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Wednesday, July 1 |
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Ben Mere Bandstand
7:00 -
9:00 pm |
N.O.B.
(Nick’s Other Band)
- A classic rock n'
roll 6 piece dance band playing music from Motown to Van Morrison, from
the B-52s to Los Lonely Boys. Lead vocalist Dave Pilla is backed by Nick
Eaton - drums, Robin Bourbeau - bass, Chuck Will - keyboards, Eric
Viandier – harmonica, Phil Goodnow - guitar, vocals and Keith Barrett -
lead guitar, vocals. Audience participation is welcomed and encouraged. |
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Thursday, July 2 |
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Historical Museum
7:00
pm |
“Working At Summer Jobs In Sunapee Harbor”
- A fun, informal
conversation with people who worked at The Woodbine Cottage, The Ben
Mere Hotel and The Anchorage. The Sunapee Historical Museum is located on Main Street in the
Harbor.
More
info:
603-763-9872
FREE Admission
- Donations
Appreciated |
NL Barn Playhouse
11:00
am / 2:00 pm |
Really
Rosie -
Rosie, the sassiest kid on
her block of Brooklyn’s Avenue P, entertains herself and her friends by
acting out show biz fantasies, notably directing and starring in an
Oscar winning movie. Written by the author and illustrator of Where the
Wild Things Are, Really Rosie is a jewel for children and adults. Book &
Lyrics by Maurice Sendak, Music by Carole King
**More
info: www.nlbarn.org |
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Friday,
July 3 |
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Sunapee Harbor
6:00 9m |
Sunapee Recreation's 1st Annual "Don't tell the kids I broke the Big
Wheel" Race -
If you have an un-modified
store bought big wheel as well as head, elbow and knee protection come
join the fun and danger of this crazy race for adults that don't want to
grow up! Must be at least 16 years old. Cost: $20 |
Library Arts Center
5:00
- 7:00 pm |
Opening
Reception for Mary Jane Q. Cross -
Solo Show at The
Library Arts Center (Newport) LAC is thrilled to showcase our local
treasure and exceptional painter Mary Jane Q. Cross. During the exhibit,
Mary Jane will hold a gallery talk, high tea and plein air painting
extravaganza. Show runs until August 14. Free to all. For more
information call 863-3040 or
www.libraryartscenter.org |
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Saturday, July 4 |
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Through
the Harbor
11:00 am
|
Our
Annual Holiday Parade -
Join your fellow town folk
at 11:00 am at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church as we celebrate music.
Create a float of your favorite band, or bring out your inner Elvis,
Hannah Montana or our local favorite Steven Tyler. The parade goes
through the harbor along Central Street, where intersections will be
blocked, as neighbors, friends, and visitors alike enjoy our long
Sunapee tradition of celebrating Independence Day. Even if you don’t
have a float, come join us on the parade route to cheer on our
neighbors! There will be an award for the best float, celebrating this
year’s
“Music”
theme. To
register call Scott Blewitt at 863.0336. Once again, calling all Gators!
Bring your John Deere Gator to participate in the parade. Call Scott for
details.
Parade Route:
Beginning at St. Joachim's Church (route 11) > up Central Street >
onto Main Street >
into the Harbor > along River Road > to High Street > across Main
Street > and back down Central Street > ending
back at St. Joachim's parking lot. |
Flanders Stage
5:00 - 7:00 pm
|
The Tammy Jackson Band
- Sunapee Harbor is "home" for Tammy Jackson and Cliff Clegg,
one of the finest musical duos in the Northeast and fronts for the
sensational “Tammy Jackson Band”. They tour extensively through the
country as both a duo and with the band - winners of the 1995 Country
Music Association Award in Las Vegas. Their country-flavored original
music is a refreshing backdrop to their performances of an eclectic mix
of rock, blues, oldies and country. |
Ben Mere Bandstand
7:00 pm |
Scavenger Hunt
- As part of
Sunapee’s July 4th celebrations, there will be a scavenger hunt for
families. Meet at the Ben Mere Gazebo at 7 pm to begin your walking
scavenger hunt. Sponsored by Abbott Library. |
Along the Lakeshore
9:00 pm |
Flare Night
-
Sponsored by the Sunapee Lions Club. Property owners along the shores of
Lake Sunapee light flares along the waters edge at dusk ~ creating a red
glow riming the lake. |
Over the Harbor
at Dusk |
Fireworks Display in Sunapee Harbor
- Discharged from a barge off
'No Wake' buoy about 9:00 pm - viewed perfectly from the
Harbor (bring a chair or blanket) - of course... the view is also nice
aboard your boats on the water. Hosted by the Sunapee Recreation Dept
and sponsored by private donations.
Rain Date: Friday,
July 10th
LINK HERE
to learn more about the funding of our fabulous fireworks display. |
MV MT Sunapee
8:00 - 10:00 pm |
Fireworks
Cruise on Lake Sunapee
- Come see the
Sunapee Recreation Department's annual display of fireworks aboard the
MV MT Sunapee. We will sail at 8:00 pm for an abbreviated cruise and
anchor on the lake in time to watch the fireworks display. $20/person.
All ticket sales benefit the Recreation Dept.
LINK HERE
for reservations and additional information/details. |
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Tuesday, July 7 |
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The Fells
10:00 - 11:30
am |
Adventure
Learning with LSPA: Nature Detectives -
Join Kathleen Stowell,
Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on
nature adventure at The Fells. Children learn while enjoying stories,
games, art projects and sing-alongs. Wrap up with an easy hike on the
beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 3-5 with caregiver.
Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association.
**More info: www.thefells.org |
Sunapee Harbor
Main Dock
4:30 - 6:00 pm |
Historic Lake Sunapee Cruise
- Hearty hors
d’oeuvres and cash bar aboard the MV Mt. Sunapee II set the scene for
this private cruise around Lake Sunapee. Enjoy a narration tailored
especially for this year’s excursion. Meet at Sunapee Harbor Boat
Launch. Advance reservations and payment required. Members $35,
nonmembers $40, limit of 60. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective
Association. To register call 603-763-4789 ext. 3
**More info: www.thefells.org |
NL Barn Playhouse
5:00
pm / 8:00 pm |
South Pacific (thru 7/19)-
The classic American
musical featuring Nellie Forbush, the Cockeyed Optimist, and her
Wonderful Guy. Recently revived on Broadway, it is truly one of the
greatest musicals ever written. Performances: Tuesday-Saturday 8 pm /
Sunday 5 pm / Wednesday 2 pm
**More
info: www.nlbarn.org |
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Wednesday, July 8 |
|
Ben Mere Bandstand
7:00 -
9:00 pm |
SFERES
& WHITE
- This highly
entertaining duo features Jimmy Sferes on acoustic, resonator, electric,
and lap steel guitars and vocals with Jennifer White on vocals and
percussion. Their music can cover everything from big band and jazz, to
the acoustic rock and blues of Browne, Raitt, Clapton and the Allman's.
They’ve performed on Garrison Keillor's nationally syndicated program "A
Prairie Home Companion" and should make for a great evening in Sunapee
Harbor. |
The Fells
10:00 am -
noon |
Adventure
Learning with LSPA: Watershed Investigators -
Join Kathleen Stowell,
Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on
nature adventures at The Fells. Children learn through stories, games,
art projects, songs and hikes on the beautiful Fells trail system.
Designed for ages 6-9. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective
Association.
**More info: www.thefells.org |
The Fells
10:00 am -
3:00 pm
|
Landscape Painting (thru 7/10) -
Capture the beauty of The
Fells on canvas in a plein air workshop taught by Aline Ordman, award
winning signature member of the Pastel Society of American. Learn
through one on one instruction as well as group critique. An instructor
for more than 20 years Aline concentrates on understanding color through
exploration of values and shapes created by the play of light in nature.
Work in either pastels or oils. Bring your own lunch and supplies.
Members $200, nonmembers $225.
**More info: www.thefells.org |
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Friday, July 10 |
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Mount
Sunapee
7:00 pm |
Navy Show Band Concert at Mount Sunapee-
Come kick-off the Annual Old Home Day Festival with an evening of music
by the Navy Show Band. Navy Band Northeast provides a wide spectrum of
musical entertainment. Whether it is the traditional sounds of a
military marching band, the swing of jazz, or the contemporary music of
today, everyone will enjoy the sound. For more information contact
Gloria Whelan: 763-3461. FREE event. |
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Saturday, July 11 |
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Town of Sunapee
7:00 am - 2:00
pm
|
Sunapee
Community Day Schedule of Events:
Pancake Breakfast - Safety Services Building - 7am -11am //
Book Sale - Sherburne Gym - 8am -1pm (book donations accepted at the
library until 6pm on July 10th.) // Bake Sale - Sherburne Gym -
8am -1pm (Donations of baked goods can be dropped off at the gym Friday,
July 10th from 7pm - 9pm or Saturday morning at 8am) // Christmas in
July - Sunapee Methodist Church - 10am - 2pm (with Luncheon at noon)
// Antique Fire Apparatus Exhibit - Veteran’s Field (Route 11
ball field) - 10am - 2pm.
Pick
up a schedule and map of this day of events at the Sunapee Abbott
Library! |
Harding Hill Road
Webb Forest
10:00 am |
First annual running of the Frenzy in the Forest
(part of the Western NH
Trail Run Series - Race #3)
-
A challenging trail run
through Webb's Forest to benefit the Sunapee High School Athletic
Leadership Council. Enjoy scenic mountain vistas, single-tracks, down
hills, and varied terrain in the beautiful Webb Forest.
Start / Finish Location: Harding Hill Road - - Start Time: 10:00 am - -
Distance: 5 mile trail run
Age Groups: M & F 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ - FREE
Kids Run: All participants receive a prize
Registration Race Day: 8:00 - 9:30 am , Cost $20.00 // Pre Registration:
Accepted thru July 9th, 2009
Cost $15.00. Fill out entry form online and mail in or register
online at:
www.runreg.com
Race Contact: Jon Reed at 603.763.5615 /
jreed@sunapee.k12.nh.us |
Flanders Stage
5:00 - 7:00 pm |
The East Bay Jazz Ensemble
- 12 to 14 piece big band featuring Gerry Grimo with lots of brass
performing big band favorites. |
Kearsarge
Indian Museum
9:00 am |
10th Annual Inter-tribal POWWOW: A celebration of diversity and Native
culture -
Graceful and athletic
dancers in colorful regalia and intricate jewelry and decorations
perform; Participant Feast (drummers, dancers and their families) and
Informal Dance on Saturday night. Fun, food & crafts for the entire
family and free admission to the galleries. Kearsarge Mountain Road,
Warner. For more information, call 456-2600 or
www.indianmuseum.org |
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Monday, July 13 |
|
NL Barn Playhouse
2:00
pm / 8:00 pm |
Suds -
The Rocking 60’s Musical
Soap Opera featuring Mr. Postman, Chapel of Love, Always Something There
to Remind Me and lovelorn characters singing in a laundromat! Mondays
ONLY at 2 pm & 8 pm
**More
info: www.nlbarn.org |
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Tuesday, July 14 |
|
The Fells
10:00 - 11:30
am |
Adventure
Learning with LSPA: Nature Detectives -
Join Kathleen Stowell,
Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on
nature adventure at The Fells. Children learn while enjoying stories,
games, art projects and sing-alongs. Wrap up with an easy hike on the
beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 3-5 with caregiver.
Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association.
**More info: www.thefells.org |
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Wednesday, July 15 |
|
Ben Mere Bandstand
7:00 -
9:00 pm |
THE
FLAMES
- A four piece
“Rock & Roll” band playing music of the 50s, 60s & 70s with three
vocalists including John Lovejoy on keyboards, Cam Cross on guitar, Eric
von Ammon on drums and Terry Langford on tenor sax. |
The Fells
10:00 am -
noon |
Adventure
Learning with LSPA: Watershed Investigators -
Join Kathleen Stowell,
Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on
nature adventures at The Fells. Children learn through stories, games,
art projects, songs and hikes on the beautiful Fells trail system.
Designed for ages 6-9. Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective
Association.
**More info: www.thefells.org |
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Thursday, July 16 |
|
Historical Museum
7:00
pm |
“Arthur
Slade, growing up with hotels” -
An interesting, informal conversation with someone whose family ran the
Elm Lodge, Ben Mere and Burkehaven Hotels The Sunapee Historical Museum
is located on Main Street in the
Harbor.
More
info:
603-763-9872
FREE Admission
- Donations
Appreciated |
NL Barn Playhouse
11:00
am / 2:00 pm |
Pocahontas -
This wonderful musical
shows us the magical world of Pocahontas, daughter of the mighty Chief
Powhatan. Filled with Native American lore and beautiful music, this
play stays true to the original legend. Book by Vera Morris, Music &
Lyrics by Scott Deturk.
**More
info: www.nlbarn.org |
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Saturday, July 18 |
|
Sunapee Harbor
9:00 am |
Rock Skipping Contest! -
Bring your own rocks.
Best of three skips wins. Sunapee Harbor. No cost. |
Flanders Stage
5:00 - 7:00 pm |
Pete Merrigan
-
Island flavored original
rock |
Sherburne
Gym
11:00 am -
3:00 pm |
2nd Annual Bike Fest! -
Every Kid Rides with a
Helmet! Sunapee Head Injury & Bike Safety Awareness Festival For Kids,
Families, Adults, Neighbors and Visitors. BBQ Lunch, Free Bike Obstacle
Course, Free Helmets, Free Bike Stuff, Live Music. Free Custom Painted
Trick Bike Raffle by Local Artist Dale Flewelling, Art Attack Designs |
Harbor
Waterfront Lawn
11:30 am to 2:00 pm |
Teddy Bear
Picnic -
Bring your favorite teddy bear, blanket, picnic lunch. Teddy Bear Parade
at 1:30pm (awards for all bears). Sing-along with Captain Al Peterson
and his guitar. Face Painting, pocket lady prizes, free lemonade and
balloons. First Aid Tent for Teddies that need a stitch. (rain or
shine) |
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Sunday, July 19 |
|
Webb
Forest/Harding Hill
10:00 am |
15th
Running of the Horror at Harding Hill Road Mountain Bike Race -
A premier mountain bike race. EFTA Championship Race #4. FREE T-Shirt to
first 100 entrants! Prizes and awards presented at
the conclusion of the race. |
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Tuesday, July 21 |
|
The Fells
10:00 - 11:30
am |
Adventure
Learning with LSPA: Nature Detectives -
Join Kathleen Stowell,
Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on
nature adventure at The Fells. Children learn while enjoying stories,
games, art projects and sing-alongs. Wrap up with an easy hike on the
beautiful Fells trail system. Designed for ages 3-5 with caregiver.
Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association.
**More info: www.thefells.org |
NL Barn Playhouse
5:00
pm / 8:00 pm |
Art (thru 7/26) -
Serge has come up in the
world and has purchased a $250,000 white painting. All white. This
hilarious play finds Serge and his best friends squabbling, and even
coming to fisticuffs, over the meaning of art, success and friendship!
Performances: Tuesday-Saturday 8 pm / Sunday 5 pm / Wednesday 2 pm
**More
info: www.nlbarn.org |
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Wednesday, July 22 |
|
Ben Mere Bandstand
7:00 -
9:00 pm |
Tammy
Jackson Band
- Sunapee
Harbor is "home" for Tammy Jackson and Cliff Clegg,
one of the finest musical duos in the Northeast and fronts for the
sensational “Tammy Jackson Band”. They tour extensively through the
country as both a duo and with the band - winners of the 1995 Country
Music Association Award in Las Vegas. Their country-flavored original
music is a refreshing backdrop to their performances of an eclectic mix
of rock, blues, oldies and country. |
The Fells
10:00 am -
noon |
Adventure
Learning with LSPA: Watershed Investigators -
Join Kathleen Stowell,
Lake Sunapee Protective Association Education Director, for hands-on
nature adventures at The Fells. Children learn through stories, games,
art projects, songs and hikes on the beautiful Fells trail system.
Designed for ages 6-9.
Co-sponsored by the Lake Sunapee Protective Association.
**More info: www.thefells.org |
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Friday,
July 24 |
|
The Fells
10:00 am - 4-:00
pm |
En
Plein Air Week at The Fells (7/24 - 26) -
Renowned artists from the
New England region set up easels and paint en plein air amidst
the beauty of The Fells landscape and gardens. This popular annual event
is even bigger and better than in past years - artists paint for six
days - culminating with a reception, exhibit and sale on Sunday. Light
refreshments.
**More info: www.thefells.org |
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Saturday, July 25 |
|
NL Town Green
9:00
am - 4:00 pm |
43rd
Annual Antique Show and Sale -
Featuring select New England dealers, hosted by the New London Garden
Club on the Town Green, Main Street, New London. Plants and cut flowers
will also be for sale. Delicious homemade lunch and snacks will be
available at the "Garden Cafe" booth with wonderful soup, their famous
salads, and an array of tempting sandwiches and desserts. Proceeds
benefit UNH scholarships and local civic beautification projects.
**More info:
763-2840 (Bonnie Guterl) |
Flanders Stage
5:00 - 7:00 pm |
Murphy's Blues -
7 piece band Rhythm
& Blues original pieces and some Motown |
Mount
Sunapee
10:00
am - 4:30 pm |
Aerial Sky Ride
–
Ride to Mount Sunapee’s summit aboard the
Sunapee Express quad chair
to
enjoy a
spectacular
360-degree
view.
**More
info:
603-763-3500
www.mountsunapee.com |
The Fells
10:00 am -
noon |
Trail-Walk Series: Good Bugs/Bad Bugs -
Most of the insects
that call your yard home are beneficial or benign—they pollinate plants,
aerate the soil and consume debris. Then there are the bad bugs, like
white grubs, scale, aphids and the invasive Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and
Asian longhorn beetle. Walk through The Fells gardens with Fells
Assistant Gardener Tressa Gaffney to learn to identify some common New
Hampshire bugs and how to naturally create a healthy balance in your
garden.
**More
info: www.thefells.org |
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Sunday, July 26 |
|
Tattered
Pages
|
Fairy
House Event: Do you Believe? -
Tracy Kane, author
of the Fairy House books will be here to sign her books followed by the
children constructing fairy houses along the Riverwalk. Please call
Tattered Pages for more information. Sponsored by Tattered Pages,
Beautification Committee, and Abbott Library. |
Mount
Sunapee
10:00
am - 4:30 pm |
Aerial Sky Ride
–
Ride to Mount Sunapee’s summit aboard the
Sunapee Express quad chair
to
enjoy a
spectacular
360-degree
view.
**More
info:
603-763-3500
www.mountsunapee.com |
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Tuesday, July 28 |
|
NL Barn Playhouse
5:00
pm / 8:00 pm |
The Producers (thru 8/9) -
The hilarious musical
adaptation of Mel Brooks’ classic movie about two ne’er-do-well
producers trying to stage the perfect flop. This musical won a
record-breaking 12 Tony Awards in 2001 and is a region premiere!
Performances: Tuesday-Saturday 8 pm / Sunday 5 pm / Wednesday 2 pm
**More
info: www.nlbarn.org |
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Wednesday, July 29 |
|
Ben Mere Bandstand
7:00 -
9:00 pm |
Upper
Valley Community Band
-
A 40 to 50 piece big band from the Upper Valley area under the veteran
direction of Carole Blake performing all the big band favorites. |
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Thursday, July 30 |
|
Knowlton
House
7:00
pm |
"Wild
Goose Waters from Above" -
Babe Sargent and Ron Garceau presenting a coffee-table book published
this year by SooNipi Publishing Co. Fantastic aerial photographs of the
entire shoreline of Lake Sunapee taken by John & Babe Sargent in
1949-50. Signed copies will be for sale. |
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