new london barn
Playhouse stages ‘Jersey Boys’
resonateswithaudiencesof allages.
TheNewLondonBarn Playhouseinvitesyoutothis season’sproductionof JerseyBoysrunning throughAugust4.
JerseyBoysistheinternationalmusicalphenomenon thattakesyoubehindthe scenesandbehindthe musicofFrankieValliand TheFourSeasons.Winner oftheBestMusicalawardat the2006TonyAwards,this Broadwayhittellsthestory ofTheFourSeasons’40 yearfriendshipandriseto stardom.
Thisdynamicandcaptivatingshowwilltakeover theBarnPlayhouseintimate stage,promisingaudiences anunforgettableexperience filledwithhigh-energyperformances,unforgettable music,andcompellingstorytelling.
JerseyBoysfeaturesan electrifyingscoreincluding chart-toppinghitslike “Sherry,”“BigGirlsDon’t Cry,”“WalkLikeaMan,” and“Can’tTakeMyEyesOff You.”Theshow’sdynamic musicalnumbers,combined withitsengagingnarrative, makeforathoroughlyentertainingexperiencethat
Starringinthisproductionisanotherwonderful assemblyofBarniesfrom pastseasonsaswellasafew makingtheirBarnPlayhousedebut.TheBarnPlayhouseintroducesJoshua Kring*asFrankieValli,previouscreditsincludethe NationalTourofPretty WomanandPeterPanon DisneyCruiseLine,Blake Burgess*asNickMassi, reprisingtheroleofNick Massiwhenheperformedit earlierthisyearatTheLa MiradaTheatre,Weston LeCroneasBobGaudio, freshfromspendingthelast 8monthstravelingthrough AsiaonthetourofSoundof Music,KenSandberg*as TommyDeVito,previously inrolessuchasMacbethand Elvis:AMusicalRevolution, GideonMcManusasJoe Pesci/Charlie/understudy forFrankieValliandBob Crewe,inregionalproductionsofRENT,JerseyBoys, andBeautiful,andreturning BarniealumJaredGuerrasio*asGypDeCarlo/Ensemble/understudyfor TommyDeVito,mostrecentlyseeninthisseason’s productionofJosephand theAmazingTechnicolor
DreamcoatinJune.
Alsojoiningtheproductionisour2024ActingInternCompany,performing intheirsecondMainStageof thesummer.Thisyear’s ActingInternCompanyincludesShaneBoucheras MaleSwing,JillianCossetta asMaryDelgado/Ensemble, ZethDixonasEnsemble, AveryFaheyasEnsemble, SydneyGreeneasLead Angel/Lorraine/Ensemble, BenHarmonasEnsemble, NoahLytleasFrench Rapper/Ensemble/,Julia MartinasFrancine/Ensemble,MariaNaliethasEnsemble,KatieGwenNorris asFemaleSwing/Dance Captain,HelenaPadialas Ensemble,EthanPeterson asNormWaxman/Ensemble,JosephTrewinas BobCrewe/Ensemble,and XavierTurnerasEnsemble. ProductionteammembersincludeDirector/Choreographer RichardJ.Hinds**,an award-winningDirector/ChoreographerincludingCatchMeIfYou Can,Buddy:TheBuddy HollyStory,HolidayInn, andGuysandDollsatThe Rev,AssociateDirector/Choreographer TrentSoyster,seenonthe
NationalToursofPretty Woman,andEscapetoMargaritaville,MusicDirector SarahNelson,creditsincludeoff-Broadwaypremiereof#Adultingandthe St.LouisdebutofTheLight inthePiazza,CostumeDesignerEmilyKimballreturningtotheBarnPlayhouseregularlysince2011 todesignproductionslike SteelMagnolias,Little Women,andThePajama Game,ScenicDesignerRosalind(Rozy)Isquithreturns designingBoeingBoeingin 2022andTheWedding Singerin2023,LightingDesignerChrisHanianreturns afterdesigningTheStraw HatRevueandLittleShop ofHorrorsthisseason, SoundDesignerZachariah Rosenbaum,PropsDesigner FinleyFields,Hair&Wig DesignerErynMychael Perkins,ProductionStage ManagerColleenLacy*,AssistantStageManager MaggieHannan*,and2nd AssistantStageManager ConstanzaMaciasGuerrero.
TheincrediblebandincludesTimothySchneider ondrums,RyanCrumon bass,AndrewShieldon guitar,MattKiveroon trumpet,andChrisBurrow andLyvieBeyrentonreeds. JerseyBoysissponsoredby ourwonderfulcommunity businesspartnersFour SeasonSotheby’sInternationalRealty,LaValley’s BuildingSupplyandDartmouthCoach.
Joinusforajourneyback intimewithJerseyBoys, andexperiencethemusic andmagicofTheFourSeasonsliveattheNewLondon BarnPlayhouse.Tickets startat$30foradultsand areavailableatnlbarn.org/tickets,byphone at603-526-6710oratthe NewLondonBarnPlayhouseboxofficeTuesdaySundaystartingat11a.m. *AppearscourtesyofActors’EquityAssociation **Appearscourtesyof StageDirectorsandChoreographersSociety
The Loft at Hermit Woods Welcomes KR Collective NH
TheLoftatHermit WoodsisthrilledtoannouncethedebutofKR CollectiveonFriday,August2,andcontinuingon thefirstFridayofevery monththereafter.KRCollective,featuringacclaimed guitaristRandyRoosand multi-instrumentalistDave Kobrenski(Fulaflute, djembe,ngoni),promises todeliveralivemusicalexperiencelikenoother.Accompaniedbyarotating lineupofexceptionalmusicians,theirperformances arenottobemissed.
KRCollective’sdynamic showsdrawfroman eclecticmixofjazz,world, classical,andbeyond. Theirmusicischaracterizedbyminimalpredeterminedstructure,allowing forcreativespontaneity andfreedomthatextends beyondeven“freejazz.”
Overtheyears,Randy RoosandDaveKobrenski haveplayedinawideva-
rietyofprojects,oftentogether,includingClub d’Elf,Urethane,Donkilo AfroFunk,HallofMirrors, 7oddSeven,andmany more.Whiletheyoften drawmaterialfromthese sources,theyhavedevelopedaformof“musical telepathy”thatallowsthem totranscendmusical boundariesandexplore newterritoriesintheir performances alwaysto thedelightoftheaudience.
Ticketsarefreeand
availableonEventbrite, thoughthebandwelcomes donationstosupporttheir work.Don’tmissouton thisuniqueandexhilaratingmusicaljourney withKRCollectiveatThe LoftatHermitWoods. Ticketsavailableathermitwoods.com/music
HermitWoodsWinery andEateryislocatedat72 MainStreetinMeredith, andisopensevendaysa weekyear-round.Visit theirwebsite,hermitwoods.com,tolearnmore.
the fells events
NH Furniture Masters Reception, Thursday, Aug. 8, 4 – 6 p.m.
makers.Thegroupalsofostersaprisoneducationprogramnowinits16thyear.
Fairy Festival, Sunday,
Aug.11, 1– 3:30 p.m.
Thepiecesonview(andfor sale)willbechangingasthe summerprogresses.Look forwardtoinformativerelatedprogramsplanned.
TheNewHampshireFurnitureMasterswillstagea summer-longexhibitinthe galleryattheJohnHayEstateatthefells.Thegroupof professionalfurniture makers,formedin1996,is committedtopreserving thecenturies-longtradition offinefurnituremakingas wellaspromotingtheinnovativeworkofyounger
TheFurnitureMasterswill haveareceptionforthe artists,workandcommunityfrom4to6p.m.Please emailinfo@thefells.orgor call(603)763-4789x3to registerinadvance.
A Senior Living Community
ThiscelebrationofFairy Housesconnectschildrento thenaturalworldandincludescrafts,storiesand readings,awhimsicalTea PartyinthePavilion,and,of course,buildingfairyhabitatsintheFairyVillage. Childrenareinvitedtodress intheirfinestFairyor Gnomeattire.Members: adults$10,children$5;nonmembers:adults$20,children$10.Ticketsinadvance oratthedoor.Reserveonlineorcall603-763-4789 x3.www.thefells.org
Summer Concert with Deep Blue C, Sunday, Aug.
11, 5 – 7 p.m.
Astudioorchestrais madeupofwoodwinds, brass,percussion,and stringsasinasymphonyorchestra.Italsoincludesa rhythmsectionofguitar, bassguitar,keyboardsand drumsetasinajazzcombo orshoworchestra.Itoften includesvocalistsaswell. Traditionallystudioorchestraswereassembledbylarge recordinghouses(MGM)or inthefilmindustrytoenhancetheeffectofamovie (filmscoring)andtoextract themostpoignantdetailsin thecomposer’smusic. “Doc”Vosefollowedhis dreamtospreadthismusical excitementandhisdeep loveandrespectforthemusicalcontributionsofcomposerBurtBacharachand lyricistHalDavidbyassemblinghisownDeepBlue“C” StudioOrchestra,17membersincludingvocals.The DB“C”concertsareelegant andclassy.Youwillfindour concertstobeuniqueand memorable,ingredientsthat arealwayspresent.Weencourageyoutopleasebring yourownpicnictoenjoyas youlistentothemusic.$35 perperson.Registrationis requiredasspaceislimited.
Visitourwebsiteorcallthe officetoregister603-7634789x3www.thefells.org
Summer Concert with The Grace Wallace Quintet, Sunday, Aug. 18, 5 – 7 p.m.
GraceMarieWallacewas born&raisedinWorcestershireEngland,andstarted studyingclassicalpiano& fluteat11yearsofage throughABRSM.After movingtotheU.S.,shebecameinvolvedwithInter-
playJazz&artsorganization whereshediscoveredher loveforJazzvocals.She’s hadtheprivilegetostudy withsomeamazingJazzvocalistsincludingMadeline Kole&NataliaBernal,and forthepast3yearshasbeen performingintheUpper ValleyAreaofNH&VT. Pleasebringyourown picnictoenjoyasyoulisten tothemusic.$35per person.Advancedregistrationisrequiredasspaceis limited.Call603-763-4789 x3orregisteronlineat www.thefells.org
Foreigners Journey featuring Rudy Cardenas SAT., JULY 13 • 7:30 PM
The Docksiders Yacht Rock Experience
SAT., JULY 20 • 7:30 PM
20 Ride - Zac Brown Tribute SAT., JULY 27 • 7:30 PM
Judy Collins SAT., AUGUST 3 • 7:30 PM
The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show starring Belinda Davids FRI., AUGUST 9 • 7:30 PM
David Brighton’s “Space Oddity”: The Quintessential David Bowie Experience SAT., AUGUST 17 • 7:30 PM
Great Waters Gala starring Abby Mueller WED., AUGUST 21 • 5 PM
The Empire Trio WED., JULY 17 • 7:30 PM
Rebecca Robbins WED., AUGUST 14 • 7:30 PM
The Toomai String Quintet
SAT., AUGUST 24 • 7:30 PM
Drake Field.
Deerfield ANTIQUE SHOW
hot air balloon rally
High flying fun
TheSuncookValleyisa seriesofcommunities followingtheSuncook RiverinNewHampshire.At itscenterisPittsfield,home oftheannualSuncook ValleyRotaryHotAirBalloonRally.
Thisyear’seventtakes placefromFriday,Aug.2to Sunday,Aug.4.
Theballoonrallyisfree foralltoenjoy.Youcansup-
portthefestivalthroughdonationsorfoodpurchasedat theRotaryFoodTent.Food, beverages,amusement rides,helicopter,andtetheredhotairballoonridesall haveseparatecharges.
Eventsthroughoutthe weekendincludeacraftfair (Saturdayfrom10a.m.to7 p.m.),cowchipbingo (Sundayat9a.m.),FrankH. Donovan5K(Sundayat9 a.m.),andriverraftregatta (Saturdayatnoon).
Parkingwillbeavailable atseveralsitesthroughout town.Allproceedsraised fromparkingfeesgodirectlytothenonprofits staffingthelots.Visitnhballoonrally.org/faq/formore information.
Northeast Chamber Music Seminar
TheNortheastChamber MusicSeminar,formerlythe LakePlacidChamberMusic Seminar,offersadultstring playersandpianistsofall levelstheopportunityto play,studyandperform greatchambermusicliteratureonthebeautifulcampus ofAvalochFarmMusicInstituteinBoscawen.
Thisspecialeventis Tuesday,Aug.6,toSunday, Aug.11atAvalochFarm MusicInstitute(16Hardy Lane,Boscawen).
Participantswillwork withastellarfacultyinarelaxedandsupportiveenvironment,honingensemble andinstrumentalskillsand broadeningtheirmusical understanding. Playersmaycomeeither
asanindividualoraspartof apre-formedgroup.They willplayintwodifferent groups,withonemeeting everymorningandthe othereveryafternoon.Ensembleswillreceivedaily, in-depth,concentratedsessionswithacoachandhave ampletimetorehearseon theirown.
Lateafternoonsand eveningsofferawonderful varietyofoptionalactivities,includingsight-reading, cellochoir,masterclasses, Feldenkraisworkshops,a facultyconcert,theclosing nightParticipantConcert andourcelebratoryafterparty.
Formoreinformation, visitavalochfarmmusic.org/events
Unique local arts sandwich
PatriciaLaddCarega Galleryispleasedtoannounceournextexhibition showcasingtheworkoftwo localartists:DaynaTalbot, “Black,WhiteandThen Some”andAnneMcMillan, “TheBookasArt.”Joinus fortheopeningreception onAugust3from5to7 p.m.
DaynaTalbot,amulti-disciplinedconceptualartist, willexhibitpaintings,wall piecesandsculpturein “Black,Whiteandthen Some.”AnneMcMillan,a book,mixedmediaand fiberartistwillexhibither booksin“TheBookasArt.” Bothartistsemployunique methodsandmaterialsto
expresstheircreativegenius.PatriciaLaddCarega Galleryislocatedat69 MapleStreetinCenter Sandwich.
DaynaTalbotlivesand worksinMeredith.AgraduateofMassachusettsCollegeofArt,Bostonand LesleyUniversityCollegeof ArtandDesign,Cambridge, Talbotiswellpreparedfor herconceptualcreations. Sheexploresthedualismof orderandchaosfinding beautyinimperfectionand impermanence.Talbot’s workspanspaper,printmaking,sculptureandinstallationsoftenreflecting thethemesoffrailtyandresilience.Hercreationsarea
testamenttoherdeepunderstandingofnatureand thehumancondition.
AnneMcMillanlivesin Laconia.Sheisawell knownbookandfiber artist.Wellversedinthe booktechnique,McMillan alsoteachesherart.The bookasanartformhas emergedoverthelast30or 40yearsinthecontemporaryartworld.McMillan bringsherdistinctiveapproachofincorporating foundobjectsandnatural materialsintoherbooks. Herworkistactile.Each pieceisanimmersiveexperienceinvitingtheviewerto explorethelayersandstorieshidingwithin.McMillan viewsherworkasa“time capsule”,capturingmemoriesandemotionsthrough herbooks.
TogetherthebothTalbot andMcMillanpromisea compellingexhibitionthat willchallenge,pleaseand delighttheiraudience.
Tolearnmoreabouteach artistandthegallery,please visitPatricialaddcaregagallery.com
Thisexhibitwillbeup throughAugust15.Gallery hoursarefrom10to5p.m. Tuesday-Saturdayand12 to5p.m.onSundayat69 MapleStreet,CenterSandwich.
Auditions open for Players concord
AuditionsforByeBye Birdie,asend-upofthe 1950’s,small-town America,teenagersandrock &roll,willbeheldbythe CommunityPlayersofConcordonAugust18and19. ThiswillbethefirstproductionofthePlayer’sexciting 97thseasonandwillbeperformedonNovember22,23 and24attheCityAuditorium.
Theproductionwillbea perfectopportunityfor youngperformers(orthose whoappeartobe15-18,regardlessofactualage),who sing,danceandact.There arealsowonderfulfeatured adultrolesandatuneful, high-energyscorefeaturing well-knownsongsincluding “GotaLotofLivingtoDo”, “PutonaHappyFace”and “Kids”
Thoseauditioningshould prepare16-32barsofmusic inthestyleoftheshow.Auditionsmayincludesome simplechoreography.
ByeByeBirdiewillbedi-
rectedbyJudyHayward withmusicaldirectionby HenryKopczynskieIIIand choreographybyAllyson Thorpe.
AnAuditionInformation Nightwillbeheldon Wednesday,August7,at 6:30p.m.attheCommunity Player’sStudio(435Josiah BartlettRoad,Concord). Thiswillbeachanceto meetdirectorJudyHayward,choreographer AllysonThorpeandmusical directorHenryKopczynskieandtolearnmoreabout ByeByeBirdieandthe CommunityPlayers.
Auditionswillbeheld Sunday,August18and Monday,August19at6:30 p.m.atTheCommunity Player’sStudio.Ifneeded, callbackswillbeheldon Wednesday,August21. Moredetailedinformation aboutauditionrequirementsandcharacterdescriptionsmaybefoundat communityplayersofconcord.org/auditions/.
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BJ Eckardt exhibition
FromtheGardenisavibrantexhibitionbycontemporaryartistBJ Eckardt.Drivenbyherpassionforcultivatingbotanicallife,BJEckardtsavors therichcolorsofthewarm seasonsallyearlong. Bycarefullyrendering delicatetexturesandvibranttonesofregional flora,FromTheGardenisa displayofthelushdetails thatlieinourownbackyards.Althoughthesedetailscanbeeasytomiss, Eckardtprovidesanenvironmentforviewersto slowdownandtakenotice ofthesimplepleasures.
FromTheGardenwillrun attheGreaterConcord ChamberofCommerce VisitorsCenter,locatedat 49SouthMainStreet,Suite 104,inConcord,through Sept.8.Thegalleryhours areMondaythroughFriday from8:30a.m.to5p.m. ChecktheChamber’swebsiteatconcordnhchamber.comfor hoursbeforevisiting,as theymayvary.Allworkis forsalebycontactingthe N.H.ArtAssociationat 603-431-4230.
Asacontemporaryartist, Ms.Eckardtisknownfor hervividandboldworks. Sherendersmomentsin time,capturinglightasit magicallyilluminatesher subjectmatter.Shehashad worksselectedforjuried exhibitionsaroundthe stateandhaswonnumerousawardsforher paintings.
OriginallyfromSheboygan,Wisconsin,Ms. Eckardgraduatedwith honors,earningaBSdegree inFineArtfromtheUniversityofWisconsinMadison.BJmovedtoNew Hampshirein1989andis theformerownerandpublisherofBusinessNHMagazine.Sheisalsoamember oftheNewHampshireArt Association.
Legacy of creativity newbury
The91stAnnual Craftsmen’sFairwilltake placeattheMountSunapee ResortinNewburyfrom August3-11.Thefairis opendailyfrom10a.m.to5 p.m.,rainorshine.
TheAnnualCraftsmen’s Fairbeganin1933andruns forninedayseachyear,featuringthejuriedworkof hundredsofmemberswith salesbooths,interactive demonstrations,andcuratedexhibitionsattracting over20,000visitorsannually.
Partofwhatmakesthe AnnualCraftsmen’sFairexperiencesomemorableare thedailycraftdemonstrations.Everydayatthefair, youcanwatchdifferent mastercraftsmenandcraft guildstransformrawmaterialsintofinishedpiecesof functionalartbeforeyour eyes.Youwillreceivefirsthandinsightintothecreativeprocessandtherange oftechniquescraftsmen use.
Everydaytherewillbe engagingdemonstrations includingartisticblacksmithing,woodworking, stainedglass,quilting, pewtercasting,beadedjewelrymaking,pottery (stonewareandrakupots), needlefelting,woodburning,cyanotypes,rug hookingandmuchmore! Formoreinformation, visitnhcrafts.org/annualcraftsmens-fair/
AgnesCappozzigetstimeon thepotterywheelwithteacher, Lauren Morrocco, atthe 90th annual Leagueof New Hampshire Craftsme’sFair at Mount Sunapeein 2023. Morroccoisthechairperson oftheNewHampshirePotter’s Guild and a teacher at Kimball Jenkins in Concord.
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GILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT
High School Science Teacher - Part Time or Full Time
Gilford High School is seeking a dynamic candidate to join our school community for the 2024-2025 school year. This candidate will primarily teach physical science classes, however there is a possibility of some chemistry classes. The successful candidate should seek to cultivate a learning environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, critical thinking, and self-direction. This flexible position offers an excellent benefits package and is available as part time or full time and open until filled. NHDOE certification or statement of eligibility is required.
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High School English Teacher - Part Time
Gilford High School is seeking a dynamic candidate to join our school community as a part time English teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The successful candidate should seek to cultivate a learning environment that promotes collaboration, innovation, critical thinking, and self-direction. This position offers an excellent benefits package and is available part time and is open until filled. NHDOE certification or statement of eligibility is required.
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An evening of fun at the farm
JointheNortheastOrganicFarmingAssociation ofNewHampshire(NOFANH)forasummerevening offunatBrookfordFarmin CanterburyonThursday, Aug.1from6–8p.m. Doorswillopenat5:30p.m. Bringyourlawnchairsor blanketsandlistentosome livemusicinthefarm fields.
LocalmusiciansFox+ Fernwillbeplayinganentertainingmixof folk/soul/bluesoriginals, andtheirfavoritetunes fromthe50s,60s,andbeyond.BrookfordFarmwill havedeliciousfarm-to-plate foodavailableforapicnicstyledinnerwithyour friendsandfamily.Come
kickoffNHEatsLocal Monthandenjoyallthisfun eventhastoofferwithlive music,yummylocal,organicfood,andtimewith lovedonesandcommunity.
BrookfordFarmisa600acrediversifiedfarmwith 35+acresincertifiedorganicvegetableproduction. Thefarmisalsohometo cattle,hogs,lambsand chickens,allrotatedonpastureastheseasonsallow. Thecowsandlambare 100%grass-fedandthepigs andchickensaresupplementedwithnon-GMO grain.Milkfromthedairy herdisbottledrawor turnedintoawidevarietyof dairyproductsintheir creamery.Thefarm’sprod-
uctsaredistributedtoa 250+memberyear-round CSA,restaurants,retail stores,homedeliveryand farmersmarkets.Theyhave afarmstoreonsitethatis open7daysaweek. Thisisaticketedevent. NOFAmemberticketsare $7andnonmembertickets
are$10.Bringthewhole family,upto5people,for $25.Ticketsdonotinclude food,whichwillbesoldseparatelyattheevent.Sales supportthefarmandthe continuedworkofNOFANH.Moreinformationand ticketscanbefoundatnofanh.org/funonthefarm.