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One Act Play Festival The Saint Anselm College Abbey Players continue their tradition of presenting one-act, experimental plays directed by students. This evening of highly original and creative performances never fails to delight. $11. 7:30 p.m., Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Dr., Manchester. (603) 641- 7700; anselm.edu
for prizes, live music and ski & stay packages. $33. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Attitash Mountain Resort, Rte. 302, Bartlett. (800) 223-7669; attitash.com
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Hilton Garden Inn, 35 N Labombard Rd., Lebanon. (603) 448-3300; myneevent.com
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New Year’s Eve Masquerade Get lost within the realm of the masquerade at an evening that will start your New Year off with a bang. There will be a cash bar, food, a farm-to-table dinner and music by Club Soda Band. Don’t forget to bring your own mask or pick up a complimentary mask at the door. $75-$750. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord. (603) 225-0303; eventbrite.com
New England Reptile Expo What kid doesn’t love creepy, crawly snakes and scaly reptiles. If you’re a reptile lover, then this event is for you. There will be thousands of reptiles on display and for sale as pets at this event. Vendors will also be selling cages, supplies, frozen feeder rodents, feeder bugs and many other reptile-related items at a discounted price. $5-$10. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester. reptileexpo.com
Sleigh Ride Social Experience a relaxing trip aboard a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Bring a blanket and snuggle up as you relive a bygone era. You will travel along trails that are lit brightly from the holiday season if you come on Saturday evenings. If you choose to ride along during the day, you will be able to see agricultural and wildlife animals as the sleigh travels along. There will also be the opportunity to see live reindeer, toast marshmallows, enjoy a bonfire and eat roasted hot dogs. $29. Times vary, Charmingfare Farm, 774 High St., Candia. (603) 483-5623; visitthefarm.com
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Banjos, Bones and Ballads Traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, present the latest news from the distant past. They help us interpret present-day life with an understanding of the people who built our country. Tavern songs, banjo tunes, 18th-century New England hymns, sailor songs and funny stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this program by Jeff Warner. Free. 12 p.m., Mountain View Senior Center, 134 East Main St., Bradford. (603) 938-2104
Sound Body 3S Artspace presents this unique, site-specific mindfulness workshop for anyone who needs a winter retreat. There will be improvisational jazz music led by Jonny Peiffer, and includes meditation and movement led by local practitioners. It is a chance for audiences and participants to go to a space where everyone is nurtured, they are invited to share that experience after, and build on their practice going forward. $27-$30. 4 to 5:30 p.m., 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth. 3sarts.org
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Lebanon Bridal Show The height of wedding season may be half a year away, but it’s never too early to prepare for your big day. This expo will feature everything from photographers to bakers to help you tie the knot, but the show’s biggest draw may be its giveaway; an eight-day, seven-night free honeymoon. $10. 12 to 3 p.m.,
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College Week #1 This new event at Attitash Mountain is for college students across the Granite State. Instead of spending winter break at home scrolling through social media, hit the slopes with your friends and family. There will be cheap lift ticket deals, fun activities, events and après parties. There will also be on-mountain scavenger hunts
Gibson’s Book Club reads “Warlight” Satisfy your reading itch this month by getting involved in a book club. For the month of January, Gibson’s Book Club will be reading “Warlight” by Michael Ondaatje. Join them every month for 2019, or deal yourself in as the spirit moves you. Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., Concord. (603 224-0562; gibsonsbookstore.com
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Yoga Flow This class focuses on strength, toning and stretching through various asanas. Yogis of all levels are welcome to join, and there will be 10-15 minutes of meditation at the end to tie the experience together. You will create a sense of mental peace, a feeling of community and serenity that you will be able to take to work with you the following day. $10. 6p.m., Rattlebox Studios, 40 Thorndike St., Concord. (603) 731-4794
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Baby and Me Yoga Going a little stir crazy and looking for something to do with your baby? Here is your chance. Rattlebox Studios is offering yoga classes for parents with children under the age of two. You will be led through a series of asanas that promote strength and fitness while bonding with your child. There will also be a 10-15 minute session after the class to interact with other parents and ask questions. $15. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Rattlebox Studios, 40 Thorndike St., Concord. (603) 731-4794; bloomingtreeyogalic.com
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1/19 NH Theatre Awards Celebrate the best in New Hampshire theatre in this swanky ceremony. Enjoy performances from theatre companies around the state, and see who takes home the prize in categories such as Best Director and Best Actor among youth, community and professional productions. Attendees are encouraged to dress up and join in the glamour and fun. $38.50-$50. 7 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. (786) 529-2737; ccanh.com. New Hampshire Magazine is a proud sponsor of this event.
20th Anniversary Open House Grab your kids and head to Auburn to celebrate 20 years of nature education at the NH Audubon. There will be live animals on display from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., crafts and refreshments all day. There will also be free snowshoe rentals, snowman building, a nature scavenger hunt and much more. Don’t forget to participate in a program on IDing winter trees or on nature trail cams. Free. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn. (603) 668-2045; nhaudubon.org
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Painting with Acrylics Local artist Sumeet Mehta will offer a course that teaches students how to create works of art on canvas with acrylics. She nhmagazine.com | January 2019
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