April 11, 2024 CI

Medieval Merriment is coming to town

TheFranklinOpera Housewillhostaspecial SpringGalaeventonSaturday,April27at5:30p.m. featuringasit-downmeal, fundraisingraffle,and musicbyTheScott SpradlingBand.Thisevent isbeingcelebratedwitha MedievalFeasttheme(costumesoptional).Someof theirfriendsfromthe neighboringKingdomof Footlight(FranklinFootlightTheatreCo.)willbe joiningthefunintheGreat ElksHall(theFranklin ElksLodge)forarousing goodtime.

AtickettotheSpring Galaeventincludessalad, sides,rolls,amaincourse (roastturkeyorstuffed shells),dessertandacomplimentaryale,wineor sodafromthebar.Glutenfreegravyandrollsare

availableuponrequestat purchase.EachLordor Ladywillreceivetheir drinkmedallionupon check-inandonecomplimentaryraffleticket!

Afterdinner,Scott Spradlingbringshis tremendous“modernbig band”(withlotsofhorns!) playingthemegahitsheard ontheradioovertheyears –fromthe50stothe90s. EnjoytunesfromChicago, BillyJoel,Sinatra,Michael Bublé,Huey,andmore!Attendeescansitbackand enjoytheshow,orfeelfree togetupanddance!

Allproceedsfromthis eventwilldirectlycontributetofundingtherenovationandreopeningof FranklinOperaHouse.

AmovementisunderwayinFranklintopreservethecrownjewelof

theCity.Everymemberof thecommunitycancontributetothiseffortin theirownway,since progressandgrowthcome fromthecollectiveeffort offorward-thinking people.

TheFranklinOpera Housebuildingwasoriginallydesignedtobeamultipurposebuildingforthe community.Fornearlyseventy-fiveyears,schools, churches,andlocalgroups suchasFranklinHook& LadderCo.,V.F.W.,the Elks,TheAmericanRed Cross,andothersgraced thestageandmainhall withplays,entertainment, dancing,andconventions ofallsorts.

Afternappingsincethe 1960s,aloyalarmyofvolunteerknightsbandedtogethertoformaRestora-

tionCommittee.Because oftheirdedicationanddeterminationFranklin’s “sleepingbeauty”awakenedfromherslumber. FranklinOperaHousehas beenringingwiththe soundsoflaughter,music andapplausesince2001. Effortscontinuetobuild ontheirlegacyandmake

theOperaHouseeven better.

Comejoininthefunat FranklinLodgeofElksfor anightoffeasting,frolic, andfrivolity.Ticketsare $49perpersonandmust bepurchasedinadvanceby April20,eitheronlineat www.FOHNH.org,orby calling(603)934-1901.

English choir Gregorian comes to Concord

Forover20years, morethanthree millionpeoplein31 countrieshavebeen enchantedbyGregorian’s liveperformancesblending ancientchantswithcontemporaryevergreensfora movingconcertexperience.

Theseeightclassically trainedEnglishvocalists, knownfortheirworkon “LordoftheRings,”“Harry Potter,”and“StarWars” soundtracks,neverfailto bringaudiencestotheir feet.

SeeGregorianonApril 20attheCapitolCenterfor theArtsinConcord.

“We’reallreallyexcited tofinallybringtheseshows totheU.S.,”saysGregorian brainchildandfounderand ownerofNemo-Studios andomeN-PublishingFrankPeterson.

”For23yearstheaudiences acrossallofEuropeand Asiahavebeenincredible andourhopeisthatthe Americansembraceus withthesameenthusiasm.”

Thegroup’sPURE CHANTSIalbum(released lastyear)featuresmainly classicalchoralworksand hymnsplussomefolkand popfavorites.

Courtesy

Gregorian, live in Greece, 2023.

Sound mastery with Gerry Putnam online class

Join foranexclusive webinarwithGerry Putnam,renownedsound producerandownerof CedarHouseSound& MasteringinNewHampshireonApril11at5:30 p.m.

Withover37yearsof experience,Gerryoffers unparalleledexpertisein soundproduction,mastering,andarangeofservicesincludingtracking, editing,mixing,andmore. Situatedonapicturesque 45-acrefarm,CedarHouse providesauniqueandinspiringenvironmentfor artiststocreate.

CFAmembersregisterat

info@cfanh.org.Nonmembersmaypurchase ticketsathttps://centerfortheartsnh.org/performing-arts-series. Ticketsarefreeformembers,$10fornon-members.

Comedy explores Greek mythology stage show

SKIT’s“OlympusOn MyMind,”acomedic off-Broadwaymusical exploringGreek mythologyandthe naughtysideofgods, willtakethestagenext week.ThecastincludesJudyThackaberry,AngelaTarleton,KristiUpton,

SusanSchott,KevinTarleton,LarryFuller,Dave Munn,SullyGonyawand BenGonyaw.Showtimes areApril12and13that 7:30p.m.,April14at 1:30p.m.,April19 and20at7:30p.m.,and April21at1:30p.m.

Valhalla Flooring

We specialize in the installation of Hardwood, Vinyl, Laminate Floating Flooring, Interior painting, Kitchens and Stairways

Over 20 years experience. Veteran owned. @valhallaflooring

Tickets:$20,$15forstudents/seniorsandare availableatMainStreet BookEnds,MorganHill BookstoreandTatewell Gallery,skitnh.org,and thedoor.ProceedssupportSKIT’sscholarship fund.

fundraising

Social media star to Grand Marshal Walk For Sight

Sam Seavey hosts ‘The Blind Life’ on YouTube

SocialMediaStarSam Seavey,hostofTheBlind LifeonYouTube,will GrandMarshaltheWalk ForSightonSaturday,May 18thindowntownConcord.Thisyearmarksthe 21stanniversaryofFuture InSight’ssignature fundraisingevent.Future InSightisanonprofitorganizationthatprovidesservicestochildren,adults andelderlyinNHwhoare blindandvisuallyimpaired asaresultoftrauma,disease,andthenaturalprogressionofage.Manyofthe individualsthatFutureIn

Sightservesareconsidered low-incomeasaresultof theirvisiondisability and/oragingoutofthe workforce.Fundsraised duringtheWalkForSight enableFutureInSightto continueofferingservices regardlessofone’sability topay.

The21stAnnualWalk ForSightwillconsistofa1mileloopthroughdowntownConcord,startingand endingontheCapitollawn.

InadditiontotheWalkitself,therewillbespeeches fromsomeexcitingindividualsincludingMr.Seavey,

funphotoopportunities,a puppykissingboothwith puppieswhowilloneday beguidedogs,andaliveDJ tokeeptheenergyup.

Everyonewhoregisters fortheWalkForSightwill receiveadrawstringbag filledwithgoodies.All walkersareencouragedto leveragetheirparticipation tohelpFutureInSight fundraise.Topfundraising individualsandteamswill winapizzadeliverytocelebratetheirfundraisingsuccess.

Thepubliccansupport the21stAnnualWalkFor Sightbyregisteringtowalk asanindividualor starting/joiningateam, volunteeringtoworkthe event,orbymakingadonationtotheevent.Corporate sponsorsarealsowelcome.

Formoreinformation, visitfutureinsight.org/walkforsightto register,donateorlearn more.

CLASS ACTS

Daniels Electric Corporation VicePresident Thomas Milligan, proudlypresents HeidiSmith, philanthropyofficer, andKevin McCarthy, chiefadministrative officerof ConcordHospital –Laconia with a $10,000 check to support the Concord Hospital – Laconia Golf Classic as Presenting Sponsor.

DanielsElectricCorporationwillbethe presentingsponsor oftheConcordHospital–LaconiaGolfClassictobe heldMonday,May20,atthe LaconiaCountryClub.

ProceedsfromtheConcordHospital–Laconia GolfClassicwillsupport emergencyservicesinthe Capital,LakesandThree

Riversregions.Asaregional healthsystem,Concord HospitaliscentralNew Hampshire’schoicefor comprehensivehealthcare. Assuch,thehospitalworks toassurepatientcareisdeliveredattherighttime,in therightlocation,andwith therightresources.

“Wehavesponsoredthis eventforseveralyears,so weareproudtoincrease oursupportthisyear,”commentedTomMilligan,vice presidentofDanielsElectricCorporation.“My familyhasastrongconnectiontothehospital.MychildrenwerebornthereandI receivemycarethere.Supportingatruecommunity hospitalisnotonlyimportanttome,it’sessentialto ourorganizationaswell.”

SponsorshipopportunitiesfortheConcordHospital–LaconiaGolfClassic providesexposuretoover 150cause-orientedcommunitymembers.Contact HeidiSmith,philanthropy officer,at603-737-9752or heismith@crhc.orgforadditionalinformation.Sponsorshiplevelsrangefrom $350to$10,000.

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summer camps

2024 ‘Flights of Discovery’ aviation summer camp registration now underway

Registrationisramping upintheAviationMuseum’s2024‘Flightsof Discovery’summercamp program.Whatyousee aboveisanadrunningin theHippoPressweekly newspaperthroughout March.

Registrationcanbe startedonlineonthe SummerCamppageof ournewwebsite.Choose betweenthreetwo-week programsfromJune throughAugust.Tuitionis $1,100for10daysofintenseexplorationofall thingsaviation;generalfinancialaidofupto75 percentofthecostis availableforfamilieswho qualify.

Fieldtripsincludea visittothecontroltower atManchester-BostonRegionalAirport,behindthe-scenestourofthe N.H.AirNationalGuard baseatthePeaseairfield inPortsmouth,andmore. Ifthere’sayoungaviation-loverinyourlife, makesuretheyknowall aboutthisgreatprogram. Seeyouatthesummer camp!

AviationMuseumof N.H.|www.aviationmuseumofnh.org603.669.4820

|27NavigatorRoad,Londonderry,N.H.

NH Destination Imagination

TheNewHampshireInnovationandCreativity Connection(NHICC)isa 501(c)(3)non-profitorganizationthatpromotes teamwork,creative problemsolving,andinnovationinNewHampshire.NHICCworkswith studentsrangingfrom preschooltocollegeand sponsorsprogramssuch asNewHampshireDestinationImagination®

(NH-DI)tohelpyoung peopleinNewHampshire becomefutureleadersand innovators.NHICCadministerstheDestination Imaginationprogramin NewHampshire.NHICC alsooperatesoneofthe oldestcreativitysummer campsinthecountry, Aboutourcampprograms:

Ifyourchildloves hands-onprojects,tacklingunusualchallenges, andmakingnewfriends, they’llloveCampGottalikachallenge!“Gotta Camp”isachancefor campersfromacrossthe countrytospendaweek togetherworkingoncreativeproblemsolving,interactivelearning,and makingnewfriends.

AtGottaCamp,ourmissionistoempowerour camperstoapproachlife’s challengeswithconfidence.GottaCampcreatesasafe,structured, caring,andsupportiveenvironmentwherecampers areencouragedtoshare theirtalents,totakerisks, torecognizetheirsimilaritiesanddifferences,tobe inclusive,becomeleaders, andtohavefun!

Theweekisamixof outdooractivitiesand classicsummercampfun, combinedwiththemore

offbeatactivitiesthat GottaCampisknownfor. Eachmorning,campers workintheirGotta Groupstocomeupwitha solutionforthissummer’s GottaProblemwhichthey presenttothewholecamp attheendoftheweek.

Everyafternoonthere arefreechoiceactivity periodsthatrangefrom swimmingandfield gamestolearningto screenprint,orplaying improvgames,creatinga scavengerhunt,or learninghowtousepower tools–thesesessionsall comefromouramazing staffers.Weencourage themtobringtheirskills andpassionstoCamp,so theseofferingsarenew anddifferenteverysession,everyday!

https://campgottalikachallenge.org/summer-2024/

What:Learntocreatea storagebasket,wovenwitha Cherokeestyledesign.The patterniscreatedbyspecific placementofthedyedvs. naturalweaversandstakes. Studentswillweavethebase bytwining,whichresultsin asolidbottom.Studentswill thenupsetthestakes.The sidesarewovenusing start/stoprows.Oncethe sidesarecompletestudents will“downstake,”measure andscarftheirrim,andthen lashtherimtothebasket. Thisstoragebasketclassis beingtaughtbyRuthBoland atSanbornMillsFarmin Loudon.Thisclassisappropriateforalllevelsof weavers,beginneraswellas thosewithexperience. All materialsandtoolswillbe provided.

When:April13and14, from9a.m.to5p.m.

Where:SanbornMills Farm,7097SanbornRoad, Loudon

Seesanbornmills.org/product/roundcherokee-style-storagebasketformoreinformation.Thecostis$60,paid directlytotheinstructor

‘Mother-Daughter Murder Night,’

by Nina Simon

(2023,354pages,Genre:

Mystery)

LanaRubiconisa wheeler-dealerinthe L.A.realestatemarket andshemakeslotsof money.Sheisalwayswell dressedandsheknowshow tomanipulate people,especially men.She’sevenreceivedachamberof commerceaward forbeinga“fearless realestatemogul.” Sheistoldshehas cancer,andneedsto recoverwherethere issomeonetotake careofher.Lanagoestolive withherdaughterBeth,and hersmallbutdetermined granddaughterJack.Bethis anurseatanursinghome, andasinglemothertoJack. BethlikesthatitisjustherselfandJackathome.They liveonElkhornSlough,a marshyareaonthecoast, fivehoursfromL.A.Jack lovesthewater,andworks atakayakrentalshop.She wantstobuyausedsailboat.

Jackisleadingakayaking tourwhenabodyisfound, andsheissuspectedof murder.Lanadecidesthat thelocalpoliceareimbeciles.Sheisusedtoworking hard.Soshegetstowork. Insteadofwatchingotters andshorebirds,sheisgoing tosolvethiscrime.Lana preparesforameeting,and dresseswithcare.“She pulledoutaclosefittingskirtsuit,one thatmadeherlook likeasharkcrossed withakitten.”

Thecoverofthis bookmakesitlook likeacomical murdermystery,but itisnot.Thereare somefunnyparts, butitalsohasdepth.Readit forthemystery,butalsofor thewonderful,believable charactersofLana,Bethand Jack.JackcallsLana“Prima” becausethingsusuallyare allaboutLana.Butnotwhen Lana’sfamilyisthreatened. Thenthesharkcomesout! VisitConcordPublicLibraryatwww.concordpubliclibrary.net

Robbin Bailey

Gallery features water-themed artworks

IntheupcomingexhibitionatTwoVillagesArtSociety(TVAS)inHopkinton, threeartistsexplorethe

Medicare Options are Complicated. Understanding them shouldn’t be.

Turning 65

Turning 65 is a big milestone in a person’s life. For most, it’s also the time to apply for Medicare. Most commonly now you apply for Medicare Part A and/or Part B on the Social Security website.

I’m told by my clients who are new to Medicare that they feel fortunate to have me “hold their hand” and help them through the process. I will hold your hand too if you want my assistance as you face this dilemma of decisions.

subjectofwaterinallits guises,fromtidestotears.

TheexhibitopensSaturday, April13atthegalleryat846

MainStreetinthevillageof Contoocook.Theexhibit openswithareception,free andopentothepublic,at from12to2p.m.Lightrefreshmentsareavailableand musicisprovidedbyBrad Myrick.

Much of my consultation time is going through the appropriate steps of someone just getting their Medicare active. But this seems to be the most daunting step for most that I meet with. You can enroll in Medicare online by going to SSA.gov. Medicare alone is not enough, and that's where I come in to help you understand your Medicare options. Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement (Medi-gap) plans and Medicare Drug plans are complex and the fact that you can have my knowledge (at no cost to you) to help you decide the right choice for you at this milestone in your life will give you peace of mind.

Well, that’s what my clients tell me at least.

PainterAnnSaunderson andphotographersSher

KammanandJohnHoglund workedwithcuratorRick Luggtocreatetheshow,titled“WaterWorks.”All threeexhibitwidelyinthe Concordareaandcollaboratedonapreviousexhibit atTwoVillagesArtSociety called“NoStraightLines: theNatureofHope.”

“Wateristheessenceof ourplanetandourlives.It runsthroughallourdays, whetherintheformof tears,ice,snow,steam,fog, clouds,andrain,”saysLugg. “Watercancarryusawayor letusfloat.Itcancarveits owncourseorshowusthe patternofthewind.”

Eachartistinvitesviewers toexplorethesubjectof waterinhisorherownway. Theirworkincludesabstractandrealisticpaintings andartisticphotographic compositions,inbothvibrantcolorsandsubtle tones.

JohnHoglund,ofBow, trainedandworkedasan engineerandshiftedhis focustophotographyafter takingcoursesatwhatis nowtheNewHampshireInstituteofArtandDesign. Heisfascinatedbythelines ofdams,millbuildings,and otherstructures,aswellas thedelicatelinesandshapes ofnature.

AnnSaunderson,aformer artteacher,nowpaintsfulltimeinherLoudonstudio. Sheworkswithavarietyof mediumstocreateexpressive,texturalpaintingsthat

togglebetweenabstraction, landscape,andfigure.

SherKammanisdrawnto themagiccreatedaslight toucheslandscapeandordinaryobjects.Asaphotographerandpsychologist,she aimstobringinthelightto

exposethehiddenbeautyin bothpeopleandlandscapes.

TwoVillagesArtSociety’s galleryisopentothepublic freeofchargeThursday throughSundayfrom12to 4p.m.The“WaterWorks” exhibitclosesMay11.

Ann Saunderson

Vernal Pool Adventure Walk

Canyouhearit?Springis finallyintheairandamphibiansalloverarecalling outastheyemergefromour wetlandsandvernalpools. Grabyourmuckybootsand yourcuriosityandcometo TheJohnHayEstateatThe FellsinNewburytodiscoverthemagicofaNew Hampshirevernalpool.

We’llbelookingfortheeggs ofournativesalamanders andfrogsandmaybecatch sightoftheseremarkable creatures.Freeandopento all.Noregistrationrequired. MeetsatTheFellsGatehouseonSunday,April21, at1p.m.Formoreinformation,visitthefells.org.

Famous author to visit Bow

BowMemorialSchoolwill

welcomefamousyoung adultauthorGordonKorman(“TheUnteachables,” “TheFort”)onTuesday, April16.Kormanwillgive twopresentationstofifthandsixthgradersand seventh-and eighthgraders,plus hostawriter’s workshopfor selectstudents.The eventbeginsat 9a.m.and endsat2:30 p.m.

Author visit

OnApril18at6:30p.m., Gibson’sBookstorewill welcomebacklocalauthor MargaretPorter,withher

firstcontemporaryromance,“AChangeofLocation.”Hernewestrelease followsapublicity-averse locationscout whofearsher relationship withanEnglisharistocrat,ownerof theestate whereher filmis shooting,will drawpressattentionand exposearelative’scriminal past.Porteris theawardwinningand bestsellingauthorofauthor of16novelsinmultiple genres.Aformerstageactress,shealsoworkedprofessionallyinfilm,television,andradio.Sheandher

husbandliveinConcord, N.H.Gibson’sBookstoreis locatedat45S.MainSt., Concord.Nopre-registrationisrequired.

Understanding climate change

ThePembrokeHistorical Societywillpresent“ClimateChangeforDummies” onThursday,April18at7 pminthePembrokePublic Library.Localhistorianand EcologicalScientistAyn Whytemarewillillustrate thesciencebehindthephenomenoninstraightforward termsandshowwhywe knowforcertainthatitis humancaused.Shewillalso addressalternativetheories andpossiblesolutionstothe problem.Thispresentation isbasedontheIntroduction toEnvironmentalScience

taughtbyWhytemareatthe NewHampshireTechnical InstituteinConcord.From 2010-2022shewasanadjunctinstructorofPlantBiology,EnvironmentalScience,Ecology,andSustainableAgriculture.Sheisalso amemberofPembroke’s ConservationCommission andPresidentofthePembrokeHistoricalSociety. WhytemareoperatesFound WellFarminPembroke, producingcertifiedorganic vegetableseedlingsandnativeplants,sowecanbetter protectournaturalworldin theyearstocome.The eventisfreeandopentothe public.Thisprogramand othersintheseriesarecosponsoredbythePembroke TownLibrary.Formoreinformation,call603-5661031.

Florian’s ‘Those Were the Days’ at Concord Audi

TheConcordCommunity ConcertAssociationpresentsfamedfolkartist WilliamFlorian’sshow, ‘ThoseWeretheDays’at ConcordCityAuditorium onSaturday,April13,at 7:30p.m.Theperformance ispresentedbytheConcord CommunityConcertAssociationasthefinalshowof its93rdseasonpresenting nationallytouringartistsat thehistoricmunicipaltheatre.Ticketsavailableonline atccca-audi.organdinfoat 603-344-4747.

WilliamFlorianisno strangertofolkmusic.Asa formermemberofthefamous60sgroupTheNew ChristyMinstrels,henow travelstheUnitedStates sharingmessagesofpeace throughsongs.

Hisshow–“ThoseWere theDays”–sharesajourney throughAmerica’sgreatest folkandpopsongsofthe ‘60s,includingsongsFlorian performedwithTheNew ChristyMinstrels,along withthemusicofPeter,Paul &Mary,PeteSeeger,John Denverandmore.

Inanticipationofhisperformance,theConcord CommunityConcertAssociationhadaconversation withFlorianoveremailto learnmoreabouthisexperienceasamusician.

How – and when –did your interest in music begin?

“Mymotherplayedpiano andhadabeautifulsinging voice.Shewouldhaveher friendsoverforsing-alongs, butIdidn’tpayattentionto musicmuchuntilIwas11.I sawtheBeatlesontheEd SullivanShow,heardallthe girlsscreaming,andthat’s thenightIdecidedtomake musicmylife.”

What inspires you the most as a musician?

“Bringinglaughterandjoy toaudiencesinspiresme greatly!Itkeepsmegoing!I lovetoseepeoplegoing throughfeelingsduringa songandlaughterduring thecomedybits.”

What are your hobbies and passions – outside of music?

“Drivingmymotorhome aroundthecountryforperformances,visitingstate andnationalparks,hiking, beinginnatureandatthe beach!”

Your mission is to travel the globe, spreading goodwill and messages of peace through music. How does your music and performances help

accomplish this goal?

“Duringashow,audience membersleavealltheir thoughtsandchatterbehind andweareallinthemomenttogetherraisingthe energy!Thisbringslotsof loveandpeacetoeveryone. There’sasongIwroteabout 18yearsagocalled‘I’m DeclaringPeace.’People aroundtheworldare singingthatsong.Iproclaim myselftobethe‘American MusicalAmbassadorof Peace.’Ihavesunginforeigncountriesandgot peoplesingingmysong.I tellthemthatthereactually arehundredsofmillionsof Americansthatwantpeace

ontheplanet.Theysmile andthankmefortelling themthat.”

You are a former member of the famous 60s band

The New Christy Minstrels. Can you explain more about this experience, along with any favorite memories?

“Itwassuchagreatexperiencebeingamemberof TheNewChristyMinstrels. MysisterandIbothjoined atthesametimeinthe70s. Itwassoexcitingforus.We

wereveryyoungandallthe suddenontoursinginghit songsinfrontofthousands ofpeople.Ihavealotofinterestingstoriesaboutthat time.Isingthehitsongsand tellsomeofthestories duringtheshow!”

What performances of yours have stood out as favorites over the years, and why?

“EveryshowIdo–it’sa wonderfulexperience.The audienceandIalwayscreate anecstaticenergy.Onethat comestomindisasayoung memberoftheChristys

singingsoloonthebiggest hitsong…‘Today.’Ialways gotgoosebumpssingingthat song.I’dsingthefirstline, andthousandsofpeople wouldrecognizethesong andapplaudforalongwhile andthenI’dgetintotherest ofthesong.Everyonealwayssingsalongtoevery songintheshow–andespeciallythatone.”

Your show will include some of America’s greatest songs of the ‘60s. What do you love the most about music from this time period?

“WhatIloveaboutthe songsofthe‘60sisthewonderfulmessages,great melodies,wonderful thoughtfulness,interesting chordchangesandsongs thatyoucanremember–andsingalongto!Peoplealwaystellmethatthesongs bringupmemoriesandfeelingsofwheretheywereand whattheyweredoing duringthattime.”

If you could collaborate with anyone in the world, who would it be and why?

“Beatles!I’vealways wantedtosingBeatles songs.Ididspendaday workingwiththecrewona musicvideowithGeorge Harrison.Thatwasexciting meetingandtalkingwith him.Itwouldbeexcitingto sing‘AllMyLoving’with PaulMcCartneyandsing theharmonywithhim.That probablywon’thappen–so nowI’mdoingthenextbest thing Ihavemyownnew showcalled‘Beatles AcousticSing-Along.’Ihave suchawonderfultimedoing thatshowwitheveryone singingalong.”

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received while working as a musician?

“WhenIwasyoung,Irememberbeingtoldtostop

tryingtoshowoffthevoice somuchandjusttellthe story!Ijustrecentlyturned 70,andforyearsnowIhave beendoingboth!Peopletell methatmyvoiceisbetter thaneverandIalsogetthe storyacross.”

“WhenIwasabout21 yearsold,Iwenttoseean operasinger.Shewashappy andsmilingthroughoutthe wholepiecethatshewas singing.Icouldn’ttakemy eyesoffher.Iwasjustglued toherradiance,anditreally mademefeelgood.That wasagoodlesson.AndIstill dothattothisdaymyself whenI’mperforming.”

What makes your show – “Those Were the Days”–stand out, from your perspective?

“‘ThoseWeretheDays’is afunshowwithavarietyof sing-alongfavorites,stories andhumor.Iwillbesinging thesongsofPeterPauland Mary,JohnDenver,NeilDiamond,Beatles,thehitsI sangwithTheNewChristy Minstrelsandmore.People oftencomeuptomeand say,‘Iforgotaboutsomeof thosesongs…Ilovethem!’”

What can people expect from your

performance?

“Peoplecomingtothe showcanexpecttoseealot oftheirfriendsthere.We willallbesingingalongtogether,smiling,havinga greatpartyandhavingfun. For90minutes,wewillall forgetwhat’shappeningon TV andonceagainlivelife asweshould–inecstasy!”

Ticketsare$20atthe dooror$23online.Youthto 18arewelcomeatno charge,makingthisaperfectfamilyconcert.Info 603-344-4747.Furtherinformationabouttheartist: william@florianmusic.com andwww.thosewerethedays.org

Courtesy WilliamFlorian comesto Concord in April.

Majestic Theatre presents ‘Birthday Club’ comedy

Fivewomenget togetherfor theirbirthdays inBirthday Club,aplayby PhilOlson,eachwith herownstory,todrink, celebrate,commiserate andsupporteachother astheynegotiate throughmarriage,work, divorce,birthandkids, whilesolvingtheproblemsoftheworld.

Cheryl,Karen,Monica andAbbiestarted BirthdayClubfiveyears agowhentheirfriendJenniferwasdiagnosedwith cancer,asasupportgroup tohelphergetthroughit.

WhenJenniferrecently

Birthday Club, L-R: Jennifer Gagne, Rachell Kerr, Carole Bilodeau, Natashia Da Cunha-Lund and Lisa Colburn

passedaway,theyhadan openingforanew member.However,it’s noteasytojoinBirthday Club.BirthdayClubis veryexclusive,and there’sathree-year waitinglist.

TheybringinSarahasa potentialmember,but firstSarahmustmakeit

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Birthday Club, L-R: Jennifer Gagne, Rachell Kerr, Carole Bilodeau, Natashia Da Cunha-Lund and Lisa Colburn

history

April11,2002:Thestate SupremeCourtrulesthat NewHampshire’spublic schooltestingsystemand minimumschoolstandards aretoothlessandtherefore failtoguaranteestudents theadequateeducationto whichtheyareentitled.

April11,2001:New HampshirePublicRadioreportsithascompletedits mostlucrativespringpledge driveever.Thisfundraising successfollowsadecisionto dropclassicalandjazzprogramminginfavorofnews andcall-inshows.

April11,2000:Gov. JeanneShaheenannounces shewillnominateSuperior CourtChiefJusticeLinda Dalianistothestate SupremeCourt.Dalianis willbecomethefirstfemale justiceonthestate’shighest court.

April11,1986:Chosenby theNewYorkYankeesfive yearsearlierasa19th-round draftpick,BobTewksbury ofConcordmakeshisfirst majorleaguestartatYankee Stadium.HedefeatstheMilwaukeeBrewers3-2.

April11,1941:AttheUniversityofBristolinEngland, onthenightafterasevere bombingofthecity,Prime MinisterWinstonChurchill confersanhonorarydegree onJohnG.WinantofConcord.Winant,aformerNew Hampshiregovernor,isthe newU.S.ambassadorto

Britain.

April11,1984:Fireravagesthe125-year-oldSt. Paul’schurchinConcord, leavingonlythewalls,bell towerandhalftheroofintact.Firefightershaveto smashacentury-oldstained glasswindowtoventilate thebuildingandthefloor beneaththealtarcollapses.

April12,2003:Thepolice arrest90peopleandtwice firepeppergastodispensea bottle-throwingcrowdof about4,000thatspillsinto downtownDurhamstreets afterNewHampshireloses theNCAAhockeychampionshipgame.

April12,1990:Charles SimicofStrafford,longtime EnglishprofessorattheUniversityofNewHampshire,

winsthePulitzerPrizefor poetryfor“TheWorld Doesn’tEnd.”

April12,1917:Sixdays aftertheUnitedStatesdeclareswarontheAxis powers,theLegislature passesalawprohibiting walkouts,strikesandlockoutsinNewHampshireindustriesthatproducewar materiel.AstateCommittee ofPublicSafetyisestablishedtoreportanyunionor otherradicalactivitytofederalagentsbasedinConcord.

April12,1827:OnFast Day,Rev.NathanielBouton, 27,deliversthefirsttemperancesermoninConcord. Bouton’swordsattheOld NorthChurchignitelocal participationinasocial

movementthatwilllast morethanacentury.Bouton assertsinhissermonthathe hasinvestigatedandfound that“theuseofardent spiritsinConcord”is“universal.”Heclaimsthatthe 1,400meninConcordconsumednearly14,000gallons ofliquorin1825.TheConcordTemperanceSociety willbeformedthreeyears later.By1843,nearlyhalfof thecity’sadultresidentswill havesignedaprohibition pledge.

April12,1719:Underan oaktree,Rev.JamesMacGregorpreachesthefirst sermoninLondonderry.His aimistoproduceapure ScottishPresbyteriancommunity,andhisfollowers havequicklyestablisheda linenindustryasaneconomicbase.Fortheremaining10yearsofhislife, MacGregorwillcarrya loadedmuskettohispulpit toguardagainstIndianattacks.

April12,1776:ConcernedaboutToriesintheir midst,NewHampshire’s CommitteeofSafetyprepares“theAssociationTest,” apledgeofallegiancetothe patriotcause.Signers promise“totheutmostof ourPower,attheRisqueof ourLivesandFortunes,with Arms,(to)opposetheHostileProceedingsofthe BritishFleetsandArmies againsttheUnitedAmerican Colonies.”Allsanewhite males21andolderarerequiredtosignorrejectthis

oath.Inensuingmonths, 8,567menwillsignand781 willrefuse.Manywho refusefleethestate,leaving theirpossessionsbehind.

April12,1934:Twoyears afterscientistsbegindaily weatherobservationson MountWashington,observersrecordthegreatest windspeedevermeasured onearth:231mph.

April13,2003:Afire breaksoutinanapartment buildingoffEastSideDrive inConcord,attractingthe attentionofKyleBissonnette,12,MatthewPeters, 12,andNateBell,10.Seeing flamesshootingfroma downstairswindowinthe RegencyEstatesapartment building,thethreepulltheir bikesoverandflagdowna passer-by,whocallsthepolice.KyleandMatthewhead intothebuildingandstart knockingondoors,making sureeveryoneisoutand rousingresidentswhodon’t hearthesmokealarms.Nate waitsoutsidetomakesure hisfriendscomeoutokay. Oneapartmentisdestroyed intheblaze.Nobodyisinjured.

April13,2001:Thestate SupremeCourtrejectsan appealbroughtbyconvicted murdererJamesDale.He willcontinuetoservea60yearprisonsentenceforthe rapeandmurderofa6-yearoldHopkintongirl.

April13,1945:Respondingtothedeathof PresidentFranklinD.Rooseveltthepreviousnightin WarmSprings,Ga.,JohnG. WinantofConcord,theU.S. AmbassadortoEngland, says:“ThegreatestAmericanofourageisdead.”

April14,1865:Edwin BedeeofMeredith,acaptain inthe12thNewHampshire VolunteerInfantryRegiment,goestoFord’sTheater.HecanseePresident Lincolnfromhisseat.After JohnWilkesBoothjumpsto thestageandflees,Bedee climbsoverseveralrowsand entersLincoln’sbox.He holdsthepresident’shead whileasurgeonsearchesfor Lincoln’swound.Bedeesuddenlyfeelsthepresident’s bloodrunningintohishand. “Hereisthewound,doctor,” hesays.

April14,1865:At5p.m., CongressmanEdwardH. Rollins,aConcordRepublican,stopsbytheWhite Housetoseekapassfora constituenttovisithis woundedsoninanarmy hospital.PresidentLincoln comesdownstairstooblige Rollins,writinganotetothe secretaryorwar.Itisthelast officialbusinessLincolnwill conductbeforegoingto dinnerandthetheater-and possiblythelasttimehewill signhisname.AfterLincoln isassassinatedatFord’sTheatre,Rollinskeepsthedated, signednote.

April14,1945:InresponsetoGov.Charles Dale’scallforadayof mourningforPresident Roosevelt,theMonitordoes notpublishandallbusinessesclose.

April14,1993:TheConcordFireDepartment,generallyinthebusinessofextinguishingfires,startsone: Environmentalistshopea controlledburnon10acres ofgrassattheConcordAirportwillimproveconditionsfortheendangered

KarnerBluebutterfly.

April15,2003:Thestate approvesplansforanew children’scenter,aparking lotand10acresofnewski trailsattheMountSunapee SkiResort.

April15,1861:Threedays aftertheConfederateattack onFortSumter,thefirstcall fortroopsreachesConcord bytelegraphfromWashington,D.C.,at8a.m. Friendsrushacrosstothe PhenixHoteltoawakenEdwardE.Sturtevant,apopularpoliceofficerand formerprinter.Sturtevant rushestotheStateHouse and,fulfillinghisfondest wish,becomesNewHampshire’sfirstCivilWarvolunteer.

April15,1928:Augusta PillsburyofManchester makeshistory,becoming thefirstlegislatorinthenationtohaveababywhilein office.

April15,1865:At2a.m., thetelegraphattheEagle HotelbringsnewsthatPresidentLincolnhasbeenshot. At7:22a.m.,Lincolndiesin Washington.Wordspreads quicklyinConcord,and crowdsgatherinthestreets. At9p.m.manydriftto formerpresidentFranklin Pierce’smansard-roofed homeonMainStreetnear ThorndikeStreet.Alantern illuminatinghisface,Pierce expresseshis“profound sorrowandregret,”telling thecrowd:“Mybestwishes toyouallandforwhatwe oughttoholdmostdearourcountry-ourwhole country.”

April16,1965:Aftera majororganizingandfundraisingeffortby,among

others,DudleyOrr,Russell Martin,MalcolmMcLane andfigure-skatingPolice ChiefWalterCarlson,constructionbeginsontheice hockeyrinkthatwillbecometheEverettArena.

April16,1967:ThegovernorandExecutiveCouncil approvethestate’sacquisitionof224.5acresofmarshlandoffHoitRoadinEast Concordforafishand wildlifepreserve.

April17,2003:Attorneys calledtheirlastwitness againsttheRev.GeorgeRobichaud,whoisontrialin BelknapCountySuperior Courtfortwosexualassault charge,rapeandattempted rape.Robichaudisthefirst priesttobetriedonsexual assaultchargessincethe clergyabusescandalbroke inNewHampshirelastyear.

April17,2002:Three NewEnglandPatriotsand teamownerBobKraftattendarallyatthestate houseinConcordtocelebratetheteam’sSuperBowl win.PlayersDavidPatten,

AntowainSmithand RichardSeymoursignfootballsforfans.“Wewerered, whiteandblue,”Kraftsaid. “WewerethePatriots.We wereunderdogs.Butmostof all,wewerewinners.”

April17,2001:TheLaconiaSchoolBoardvotes,61,toeliminatethecartoonishdepictionofan AmericanIndianpaintedon thewallofthehighschool gym.Alsooutisthepractice ofsomeonedressingupin Indiangarbandcheeringat schoolsportingevents.For now,theboarddemurson thequestionofchangingthe schoolnicknamefrom Sachems.

April17,2000:State prisoninmatesarepaying particularattentiontothe crisisattheNewHampshire SupremeCourt.Oneinmate sayshehasspokentoatleast 20otherswhoareclosely monitoringnewsofthe court’ssupposedwrongdoing,hopefulthatanexaminationofcourtpractices willhelpsetthemfree.

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The Newfound Area School District is seeking its next Business Administrator to oversee district functions and operations of budgeting, facilities, food service, and transportation with a July 1 start date.

Interested candidatesshould provide a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, job application, and three (3) current letters of recommendation to be considered. Newfound Area School District offers a competitive benefits plan and provides professional development opportunities for all staff. Interested individuals must apply through SchoolSpring (www.schoolspring.com) no later than Friday, April 30, 2024.

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Please direct inquiries to: Steven Nilhas, Interim Superintendent of Schools, Newfound Area School District, 20 North Main Street, Bristol, NH 03222, Email snilhas@sau4.org or call 603.744.5555

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