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Master Sgt. Mario Real salutes during the playing of the opening hymn at the 247th birthday celebration of the Marine Corps in front of the State House on Nov. 10.
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A heron sits in the water of the pond at White Park in late October.
Withtheholidaysrightaround thecorner,it’stimetosavethedate andgetticketsforallofyourfa voriteseasonalshows.Localtheatre groupsandperformancevenues havecalendarsfilledwithclassics liketheNutcrackerandAChristmas Carolalongsideone-actplaysand Celticmusic.Someshowsarefree, whileothersrequirepurchasinga ticketandreservingaseat,somake sureyoudon’tmissoutonthemer riment!
NOV.30
A Nutcracker Holiday
NewHampshire’selitehandbell ensemble,GraniteStateRingers, ringsintheholidaysonNov.30at 7:30p.m.attheConcordAudi(2 PrinceSt.,Concord).
Thisholidayconcertfeaturestra ditionalseasonalfavoritesandse lectionsfromTheNutcracker.This showisfree,noticketsorreserva tionsrequired.Visitwalkerlec ture.orgformore.
DEC.2to18
Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’
AdaptedbyJillPinard,inthis originaladaptationoftheholiday classic,HatboxTheatrefocuseson howthedream-likequalitiesofthe ghoststoryaspectofDickens’work canbringaboutredemption.
Isit“anundigestedbitofbeef”–a lineintheoriginalstory thatleads Scroogetohavebaddreamsorishe reallybeingvisitedbyghostsintent onhelpinghimredeemhimself.Au diencemembers,too,willwonderif theyaredreamingwhentheyare immersedinsound,lightsandpro jectionsthatbringouttheseeerier aspectsofScrooge’sfatefulnight. FridayandSaturdayperformances areat7:30p.m.,Sundayperfor mancesat2p.m.
Ticketsare$22foradults,$19for students/seniors/members,and $16forseniormembers.Visithat boxnh.com.
DEC.3
Seamus Egan Celtic Christmas
Theholidayseasonisatimeof ritualandtradition.Itisatimeof gatheringwithfamilyandfriendsto renewoursharedsenseofcommu nity.Comecelebratethisspecial timewiththeSeamusEganproject astheyperformCelticmusicand songsoftheseasonattheCapitol CenterfortheArts(4S.MainSt.,
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Events in and around Concord
DEC.4
Drumline Holiday Spectacular
TheDRUMLineLiveHoliday Spectaculartakesyouonanunfor gettablemusicaljourneythrough themostbelovedchart-toppinghol idayclassics.Checkoutthedazzling vocalists,talentedmusiciansand energeticchoreographyatthe CapitolCenterfortheArts(44S. MainSt.,Concord)onDec.4at4 p.m.Ticketpricesare$35.50and up.Visitccanh.comformore.
DEC.8to11
Holiday One Acts
FranklinFootlightTheatrewill touchyourheartandtickleyour funnybonewithfiveone-actplays thatarefullofChristmasspiritat FranklinOperaHouse(Franklin CityHall,316CentralSt.,Franklin).
TheLittleMatchGirl,byHerman Ammann.;Sharing,byO.B.Rozell; NorthPole’sGotTalent,byLavinia Roberts;AnOld-Fashioned Christmas,bySallyBowman;and TheGiftoftheMagi,byAnne CoulterMartens.Performancesare Dec.8to10at7:30p.m.andDec.11 at2p.m.Ticketsare$18foradults, $16forseniors,studentsandchil dren.Seatingisreserved.Visit franklinoperahouse.org.
DEC.10
The Nutcracker
Concord)onDec.3at8p.m.Ticket pricesare$32andup.Visit ccanh.comformore.
DEC.3to4
Handel’s Messiah
Amusicalriteoftheholiday season,thisBaroque-eraoratorio stillaweslistenersmorethan250 yearsafterthecomposer’sdeath. Concord’sperformance,conducted byBenjaminGreene,willinclude
professionalsoloistsandacommu nitychorus.
TheMessiahwillbeperformedat St.Paul’sChurch(22CentreSt., Concord).Seeanopenrehearsalon Dec.3at10a.m.andtheconcerton Dec.4at7p.m.Themainentrance isthesetofreddoorsonParkStreet acrossfromtheNHStateHouse. TheelevatorisontheMainStreet sideofthebuilding.Thisshowis free,noticketsorreservationsre quired.Visitwalkerlecture.orgfor
Celebratetheholidayswiththe traditionoftheNutcrackeronDec. 10at2p.m.attheConcordCity Audi(2PrinceSt.,Concord).Pre sentedbyTurningPointeCenterof Dance,thefamily-friendlyproduc tionisawonderfulkick-offtothe holidayseasonthatretainstheclas sical,magicalexperiencefor viewersofallages.Withbeautiful dancers,costumes,andscenery alongwithamagicalgrowing Christmastreeandfallingsnow. Ticketsare$20andavailableatthe dancestudio(371PembrokeSt., Pembroke)aswellasonthe TurningPointeCenterofDance Facebookpageandatthedoor.For moreinformationcall(603)4858710.
DEC.10
Boston Pops Holiday Concert
TheBostonPopsEsplanadeOr chestrareturnstoSNHUArena
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(555ElmSt.,Manchester)toper formtheirbelovedHolidaysPops concertonDec.10at7:30p.m. Ticketsstartat$55.Visit snhuarena.comformore.
DEC.11
Holiday POPS!
Revelinthespiritoftheholidays withahigh-octane,fun-filledpro gramledbyguestdirectoroftheSe waneeSymphonyOrchestraand formerSNHcoverconductor.on Dec.11at3p.m.attheConcord CityAudi(2PrinceSt.,Concord). EventheGrinchwouldbesinging alongtothesefestivefavoritesof yesteryearthatwillhaveyousetting outcookiesandmilk.Ticketsare $20to$60foradults,$18to$55for seniors(65andup),$10forfor youths(age12to17),freewithpur chaseofadultticket,junior(under 12).Ticketsandinformationare availableonlineatsymphonhnh.org orbycalling(603)595-9156.Visit theaudi.orgformore.
DEC.11
Canterbury Singers
Celebratethemagicoftheholiday seasonwiththeCanterburySingers astheysingHolidayShakersongsat CanterburyShakerVillage(288 ShakerRd.,Canterbury)onDec.11. Donationsarekindlyaccepted.Visit shakers.orgformore.
DEC.11
Capital Jazz Orchestra
Ringintheholidayseasonwith
theannualyuletideprogramfea turingtheCapitalJazzOrchestraat theCapitolCenterfortheArts(44 S.MainSt.,Concord)onDec.11at 4p.m.HearfromguestvocalistsCJ &LauraPoole,alongwithnarrator LauraKnoyofNHPRwhowillbe recitinghertraditionalversionof TheNightBeforeChristmas.Tickets are$27.50andup.Visitccanh.com formore.
DEC.15
Christmas Ball
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Teamastheyhostanall-starcastof musicians,performers,comedians, andspecialguestsatChristmasBall 2022atCapitolCenterfortheArts (44S.MainSt.,Concord)onDec. 15at7p.m.Ticketsare$45andup. Visitccanh.comformore.
DEC.17
The Nutcracker
Thisholidayseason’sbestperfor mancescontinuewithSafeHaven Ballet’sTheNutcrackeronDec.17 at4:30p.m.attheCapitolCenterfor theArts(44S.MainSt.,Concord). Ticketsare$34.50andup.Visit ccanh.comformore.
DEC.18
John Denver Christmas
Singer,songwriterandtribute artistTedVigilwillbringaJohn DenverChristmasperformanceto theCapitolCenterfortheArts(44 S.MainSt.,Concord)onDec.18at 7p.m.Tickersare$29.50andup. Visitccanh.comformore.
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Angels
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Medium (2 Qt) Bakers
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Muffin Pans
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Oil Lamp
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Our oil lamps have been lighting the way for more than 20 years. They provode a reliable source of light during power outages and are a welcome addition year round at home or camp.
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Dinnerware (from front)
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Cereal Bowl Starting at $17.00*
Lunch Plate Starting at $22.00*
Dinner Plate Starting at $30.00*
Salmon Falls tableware is wonderfully collectible. Although the individuality of hand decorated patterns and the special quality of salt glaze may lend to slight differences in finished pieces, we make every effort to match tableware as closely as possible when we ship. We know you will be pleased. All tableware pieces are safe in the microwave and dishwasher.
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