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Painting with Pastels – Saturday, May 24 & Saturday, June 7

With Sarah Eastman
10 AM – 2 PM | Saturday, May 24 & Saturday, June 7
Eastern Slope Inn, North Conway (Legends Room)
$160 class registration | 6 students minimum; 8 max
Some materials provided, instructor will provide supply list to students in advance.

This class is geared toward students who have a little or no experience with pastels but are curious about this beautiful medium. Instructor Sarah Eastman has been painting with pastels since 2015.

This two-part course will cover an introduction to the medium, instruction about value and color, and exploration of textures. Students should be able to attend both sessions.

  • Session 1 (May 24) Introduction to pastels, pastel papers, safety concerns and simple techniques. Students will use these foundations to create thumbnail sketches and value studies to begin a painting.
  • Session 2 (June 7) Dive into color! Students will learn the difference between local color and expressive color. We will also explore creating texture with pastels. In the afternoon students will work on a larger final project. We will discuss fixing techniques and framing tips unique to pastels

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International Dinner & Adventure Series

Travel the world without leaving New Hampshire.

PINKHAM NOTCH, NH – Join us on Wednesday evenings, January through March, at AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center for a special celebration of global cultures! Enjoy a unique four-course dinner inspired by a different country each week, paired with fascinating lectures about international travel and adventure from fellow explorers and adventurers. Make it an overnight getaway with a 20% discount on lodging at Joe Dodge Lodge plus a complimentary voucher for Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center.

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Booking Details

  • Call 603-466-2727 to reserve your spot at dinner. Phone lines are open Monday through Saturday 10am – 5pm
  • Cost: $30 for AMC members / $36 for non-members (become a member here)
  • Group rate: $28 per person for groups of 5 or more
  • Dinner is served at 6pm, and there is a single seating per night
  • Vegetarian entrées are available for all dinners
  • Responsible BYOB is welcome
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Rat Pack on The Rails – All Aboard for Romance!

A Valentine’s week dinner & show experience.

NORTH CONWAY NH – Enjoy a romantic dinner at The Ledgeview Grille followed by a specially produced rolling Rat Pack themed musical show aboard Conway Scenic’s first class railcars.

Dinner will be held at The Ledgeview Grille (located at the North Conway Country Club next to the fire department 2 buildings down from our North Conway Train Station) . The event will be held at select times on February 14. 15, 16 and 17th. 48 hour Advance reservation is required. This is a 1950-1960s style event and appropriate dress is required. Guests will be seated 2 per table for Valentine’s day (unless requested otherwise). Shows that run on other days will have mixed groups of 4 per dinner setting. Guests with specific allergies must let us know in advance. There are NO gluten-free or vegan options available.

Dinner Menu:

1st course: Shrimp Cocktail
2nd course: Demi Salad with house vinegarette dressing
3rd course: Clam Chowder
4th Course: Prime rib or Statler Chicken plated with Mashed Potatoes and green bean almondine
or meatless lasagna as a standalone plate.
5th Course: Dessert “Chef’s choice”
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Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition

This Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce event will be held at Great Glen Trails/Mt. Washington Auto Road again this year. This fabulous location offers guests/visitors not only great cross country skiing, tubing, snow coach rides but creates an incredible background for the viewing of all our sculpting pieces. Check back soon for lots more details as to all the fun that will go with this exciting new experience and venue. This event may rotate venues as the years progress.

The event begins on Friday January 31st at noon with teams from all over the Northeastern part of the United States. The team will sculpt throughout the weekend and finish at noon on Sunday February 2nd, 2025. Spectators are welcome to view the entire process but welcome to return on Sunday the 28th for the finished products. See first hand how our sculptors take 8 foot high by 4 foot round cylinder of compacted snow and create incredible art frozen in time. This year we are expecting at least 12 Teams with 4 NH Sanctioned Teams: Check back to see the list of team names.

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Dana Cunningham and Carol Noonan Annual Christmas Concert

Dana Cunningham and Carol Noonan – Saturday, December 07

EATON, NH – Annual Christmas Concert at The Little White Church in Eaton, NH Dana the composer and pianist, and Carol the singer songwriter together form a really beautiful and fun Christmas show that they play annually at this special place on Crystal Lake in the quaint village of Eaton NH. Doors open at 7:00 pm – Show begins at 7:30pm Again, this concert is held at the Little White Church in Eaton NH Tickets may only be purchased through the Stone Mountain Arts Center Box Office Join Dana and Carol for a very special holiday memory at the Little White Church. Please Note: * This is not a SMAC produced show, so SMAC memberships or credits do not apply. For more information, go to stonemountainartscenter.com/Christmas-Concert-2024.html.

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