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Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Mount Washington Observatory’s Seek the Peak Hike-a-Thon fundraiser, Subaru presents Assembly of Dust and special guests The Brew, live in concert at Cranmore Mountain Resort! All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory.

Tickets are $19 in advance, $25 at the door and may be purchased online or by phone at (800) 706-0432, ext. 230. All purchases are non-refundable. Advance ticket pricing is available through July 22, 2010. All Seek the Peak participants to raise the $100 fundraising minimum will receive a FREE ticket to the show!

Tickets are general admission, lawn seating only, so bring your chairs and picnic blankets! Cranmore Mountain Resort is a fully licensed facility and both food and beverages will be available for purchase. Please no BYOB, no coolers and no dogs. Positive ID required for alcohol purchase.

There are no physical “paper tickets” for this concert. At the event, proceed directly to the Will Call desk at the Cranmore Mountain Resort ticket office, where all advance ticket reservations will be held.

Doors open at 5:00 PM for this outdoor, rain or shine concert event.

For more information, please call (800) 706-0432, ext. 230.

OK - it is not truly summer until Lisa Gardner kicks off a new novel with us. This year, it is a doozy. Live to Tell is a fast paced thriller with a really thought-provoking story line. I couldn’t put it down and keep thinking about it, days later.

We’re having our event at Horsefeathers because we thought it would be fun! We’ll be upstairs and we encourage people to come early and grab some dinner before the event. This is going to be a fun night. I will be reminding everyone again, but mark your calendars NOW - you don’t want to miss this.

PINKHAM NOTCH NH —  On Friday, the evening before the 50th running of the legendary Mount Washington Road Race, four of the greatest runners in the race’s history became the first members of the new Mount Washington Road Race Hall of Fame.
Bob Hodge of Massachusetts, Anna Pichrtova of the Czech Republic, legendary English coal-miner-turned runner Fred Norris, and the late Gary Crossan of New Hampshire were chosen by a committee made up of the race’s organizers. These runners, each with an outstanding history at Mount Washington, were selected from a larger list of nominees with exceptional accomplishments in this all-uphill race to the summit of the highest peak in the Northeast.
The inaugural Hall of Fame inductees were honored at a ceremony at the Eagle Mountain House in Jackson.

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Mount Washington Valley’s community theaters include M&D Productions, which has a new theater at the Willow Commons in North Conway.The company presents compelling drama on a year-round basis. Productions for the upcoming months include:
June 17-19: “A Streetcar Named Desire;”
July 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24: “California Suite;”
Aug. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21: “All My Sons.”

For further information, call 662-7591 or go to www.yourtheatre.com.

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Another local community company is Arts In Motion (AIM), which will present “Rent” at Kennett High’s Loynd Aditorium Aug. 5-8 and Aug.12-15. Visit www.artsinmotiontheater.com for tickets or call 986-9797.The Mount Washington Valley Theatre Company of the Eastern Slope Playhouse in North Conway is a professional summer stock company now celebrating its 40th season of presenting fine summer stock musicals.

The season this year will feature:
June 30-July 10: “The Music Man;”
Aug. 17-29: “Hair;”
July 13-24: “Singing in the Rain;”
July 27-Aug. 24: “The Full Monty;”
and Aug. 17-29: “Hair.”

For further information, call
356-5776 or visit www.mwvtheatre.org.

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Yankee Magazine has recognized The Barnstormers Theatre as New England’s “Best Summer-Stock Theater” in its May-June 2010 travel issue. “This is one of the most appealing theaters around, with 282 comfortable seats, plus air conditioning,” say Yankee’s editors. The company is celebrating its 80th season this year.The schedule includes:
June 20: 80th anniversary celebration of The Barnstormers Summer Theater;
July 6-10: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum;”
July 13-17: “Wait Until Dark;”
July 20-24: “The Miser;”
July 27-31: “Almost, Maine;”
Aug. 3-7: “Room Service;”
Aug. 17-21: “Ernest in Love;”
and Aug. 24-28: “The Mystery of Irma Vep.”

For further information, call 323-8500 or visit www.barnstormerstheatre.org.

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New this season is the Theater in the Wood’s Papermill Children’s Theater in Intervale. Showtimes are 10 and 11:30 a.m.The season includes:
July 2: “Little Red Riding Hood;”
July 9: Goldilocks and the Three Bears;
July 16: “The Fisherman and His Wife;”
July 23: “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi;”
July 30: “Pinnochio;”
and Aug. 13: “Aesop’s Fables.”

Tickets are $6 per person. For further information, call 356-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org.

NORTH CONWAY, NH - The MWV HOG Chapter invites all motorcyclists to “Rally in the Valley”, an official event of the Laconia Motorcycle Week in beautiful Mount Washington Valley…the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Surrounded on all sides by roads meant for motorcycles, the communities served by the chamber offer bikers the ultimate rally experience complete with small town charm and hospitality. Motorcyclists looking for lakes, mountains, hills, curves and beautiful country roads with breathtaking views will find it in Mt Washington Valley. NH

Please respect the rights of others, just as you want others to respect your rights as motorcyclists. Be considerate of resident concerns and do whatever is necessary to minimize the noise level of your motorcycle’s exhaust system - thank you.
Buy A Wristband for $5.00 to Support the MWV Hog Chapter’s Scholarship for a Kennett High School Student Interested in the Trades!
Buy your Wristbands at the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, Rally Headquarters or as part of any participating lodging package - $5.00

Wristbands are required for entrance to the Rally Headquarters for Concerts, Guided Rides, Fashion Show and Bike Show and provide discounts at area businesses.

NORTH CONWAY NH - Bring the family, stay the weekend in one of our local charming Hotels, Motels, Inns or B&B’s, enjoy the North Conway Village’s small town atmosphere, explore our many unique little stores, take a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad, sample pastries and coffee at unique little coffee shops, enjoy an old-fashion ice cream treats and great food from a variety of local dining establishments.

But the thrill of the weekend is the Hot Air Balloons piloted and crewed by regional balloon enthusiasts. Balloon flights over the Mount Washington Valley are available to the general public with tethered flights for the more cautious. Can you envision anything more thrilling or romantic than sharing you wedding vows high in the sky as you kiss and become husband and wife or renewing your vows in an unforgettable ceremony in the sky… a once in a life time romantic event!

On June 4th and 5th join the NH Highland Games, Red Jacket Mountain View Resort and Spa, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Indian Mound Golf Course and the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce for a:

CEILIDH, a traditional Scottish “PARTY” featuring:

* GOLF TOURNAMENT
* WHISKY TASTING
* PIPING COMPETITION
* ATHLETIC DEMONSTRATIONS
* DANCING DEMONSTRATIONS
*
LOCHCARRON Woolen Mill from Scotland
* YOUTH PROGRAM
* Ala Carte BBQ by Red Jacket $10 inclusive

Along with several prominent studio musicians, Rex Fowler (Aztec Two Step) and Tom Dean (Devonsquare) have teamed up in this labor of love to celebrate the genius and artistry of John Lennon. As a gift to John for his 70th birthday on October 9, 2010, they have re-imagined exquisite acoustic renditions of Lennon’s legendary Beatles songs.
Besides a smattering of tasteful percussion and Rex and Tom’s distinctive acoustic guitar and vocal stylings, featured instrumentation include cello, violin, mandolin, mandola, bass, slide guitar, accordion and chromatic harmonica.
(hear a sampling of the new CD here)

Devonsquare will be taking the stage for a full show for the first time in 5 years. The loss of singer and original founding member Herb Ludwig was a big one. His clear bell of a voice was part of the exquisite three part harmony the group was known for. Tom Dean and Alana Macdonald with the help of Robbie Coffin (acoustic & electric guitars) Teg Glendon (bass guitar) and Rex Fowler (vocals) have decided to once again perform the songs so many people have asked to hear.

Tickets are now on sale at Stone Mountain Arts.

JACKSON NH - At the Wildcat Tavern Tuesday night May 4th there will be a very exciting book signing by author Jay Atklinson as he introduces his new book; “Paradise Road: Jack Kerouac’s Lost Highway and My Search for America“. This is Jay’s 5th book and the event will be a ton of fun in combination with Hoot Night and Dinner With Your Dog. This event is sponsored by White Birch Books and will begin at 6:30 PM. For those night owls Jay will be at The Tavern until closing so come on out for a great night of literature, good friends, good drink and great music.

For many years, the granite quarry at Redstone, New Hampshire – located at the south end of Conway’s Green Hills – was renowned for the quality and variety of its products. Though the site’s hammers and drills have long been silent, there are stories to be told about the people who worked there.

To learn more about this famous quarry, local residents and visitors alike are invited to attend a free public program on the evening of Friday, April 23. The program, offered by the North Conway Public Library, will feature local resident Steve Swenson.

Swenson’s ancestors were among those who operated the quarry, which saw activity from about 1883 into the 1940’s. The remarkable pink and green granite from Redstone made the quarry famous, and its stone was valued for building projects throughout the region and at least as distant as Washington, D.C. The community which supported the quarry was once a very busy one, including, in its hey-day in the 1920’s and 1930’s, such features as a store, school, church, railroad station, and boarding house.

Swenson will offer a slide presentation and will also have maps, memorabilia, and other materials from the quarry on display. The information and images shared by Swenson will allow program participants to envision the once thriving local community of Redstone.

The Redstone Quarry slide program will take place at 7:30 PM on Friday April 23 at the Mount Washington Observatory’s Weather Discovery Center, Main Street in North Conway Village (next to Citizens Bank). Parking is available next to and behind the building. The program is provided free and open to the public by the North Conway Public Library; donations are gratefully accepted. Special thanks are due to Steve Swenson for his generous contribution of time and expertise, and to the Mount Washington Observatory for its in-kind support.

As a special feature, Swenson will also feature a two-hour walking tour of the quarry site on Saturday, April 24, at 9:30 AM. Participants will be able to see what remains of the stone quarries, work buildings, and quarry machinery. Further details about the tour will be available at the Friday evening program.

For more information about the Redstone Quarry program and tour, please call the North Conway Library at (603) 356-2961.