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EVENTS BULLETIN – November 13 – 19, 2009 Concerto Competition Friday, November 13, 2009 Lakes Region Symphony Orchestera ‐ Meredith The Meredith‐based Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra (LRSO), now in its 34th season, is pleased to announce its First Annual Concerto Competition for young artists, proudly sponsored by Laconia Harley‐ Davidson. The competition is open to high school students in grades 9‐11, and any student that plays a standard orchestral instrument (percussion excepted). Interested students will first submit an application, and later prepare a recording of a “fast movement” of a standard orchestral concerto. Full details and application forms can be obtained at www.LRSO.org/concerto, or by emailing “concerto@lrso.org”. Applications are due December 31, 2009. Live Music Indian Head Resort ‐ 664 US Route 3 ‐ Lincoln NH 03251 November 13 One for the Money November 14 Soft Touch November 15, 16, 17 One for the Money November 20 & 21 Soft Touch Thunderbird Lounge Most entertainment starts at 7:30 PM Please call 603‐745‐8000 to confirm time and entertainment. www.indianheadresort.com Faculty Exhibition Plymouth State University ‐ Plymouth NH November 4–December 9 2009 Karl Drerup Art Gallery An important connection between faculty and students occurs when faculty exhibit their own work. This annual exhibition presents an opportunity for students and members of the PSU community to become better acquainted with art department faculty outside the classroom, as artists working in a variety of media. Faculty welcome viewers into the private realm of the teacher as artist. November 18, noon—Gallery Panel: Artistic Philosophy Through December 5 "Textiles: Pattern, Ornament and Culture." Silver Center for the Arts. Textile history, design and manufacture are traced in this exhibition through broad changes in technology and historic drivers. Simultaneously a display of the textile designs and commentary of Amin Kalaf trace a personal journey through a cycle of change in American textile history. Through January 29 "Two Rivers Printmaking Studio: Portfolio 2008." Lamson Library and Learning Commons. Presenting works by 26 artist members and faculty from Vermont and New Hampshire. The Drerup Gallery is open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Wednesday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., closed most PSU holidays. http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/ Live Music Giuseppe's Pizzeria ‐ Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3, Meredith NH 03253 Live music 7 nights a week. www.giuseppesnh.com (603)279‐3313
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Super Stellar Friday: “Teen Night: Black Holes” Friday, November 13, 2009, 7pm McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301 Black holes are the darkest, strangest places in the universe. Learn what we know about them, how they are discovered, how they feed, and where they are found as you are immersed into our full‐dome Black Holes planetarium show. Then, create your own Black Hole website and post your personal exploration journal as you experience our high‐tech interactive Black Holes exhibition. If the skies are clear, top off the event with a look from our observatory at the fist black hole found. Pizza and soda provided at no extra charge. $7 per teen (ages 13‐19). Please pick up teen by 8:45 PM if they don't drive. 271‐7827 www.starhop.com The decaf Intermission Friday, November 13, 2009 5:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM Great Waters Music Festival / Kingswood Youth Center ‐ 565 Center St, Wolfeboro The decaf Intermission is a coffee house gig for young people showcasing acoustic music talents in an informal, fun and learning environment! Aspiring your musicians communicate their musical creativity and messages, perform to a live audience of peers, and mingle and chat with musical professionals including performers, writers, teachers, presenters and producers. The first hour is set up for four, 15‐minute music sets by individuals or groups who have material ready to present. The remainder of the evening will be an open mic forum. Sound equipment will be provided, but those who wish to perform should count on bringing their own musical instruments. Come along as a performer or as a supportive audience ‐ warm food and refreshments are included in the small cover charge of $5 per person. For more information contact Carol at Great Waters Music Festival on 603‐569‐7710 or info@greatwaters.org Live Music Patrick's Pub & Eatery Friday & Saturday Nights, 9:00 PM ~ 11:30 PM. Relax, Eat, Drink and Enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Listening to the sounds of the areas best musicians Starting at 9:00pm. Never a Cover! Junctions Rts. 11 & 11B, Gilford, NH 03249 (603) 293‐0841 www.patrickspub.com Holiday Sale & Open House Chesley's Glory Station ‐ 2115 Route 3, West Campton NH 03223 Saturday and Sunday, November 14th‐15th Creative Gifts and Home Decor ‐ Pop a balloon and get 10% ‐ 50% off your entire purchase! Free Christmas Ornament! Join us for refreshments, festivities and one free Christmas Ornament per customer. www.nhcountrygifts.com (603) 726‐7233 Jazz Plus Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM Homestead Restaurant ‐ 1567 Summer St. Bristol NH Sundays 11:00‐2:00 in the main dining room Duke Snyder and Chuck Beever create a lively foreground in which to enjoy your Sunday Brunch! 603‐744‐2022 www.homesteadnh.com Gifts from the Heart and Hand Monday, November 16, 2009 Plymouth State University ‐ Plymouth NH 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Hartman Union Building Multipurpose Room. Event features a broad sampling of gift ideas that can be made or purchased for under $10, as well as many money‐saving tips for holiday spending. A raffle will be held at the end of the day for each of the featured gifts. Contact: Christine Hoch, PSU Financial Aid Office, ckhoch@plymouth.edu. http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/ Open Class: “Conflict and World Politics” Monday, November 16, 2009 Plymouth State University ‐ Plymouth NH Open Class: “Conflict and World Politics” with guest speaker Beena Raza of Idara‐e‐Taleem‐o‐Aagahi in Lahore, Pakistan. Raza is Pakistan co‐coordinator for the Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute at Plymouth State University. Free. Contact: Professor Feliz Otucu, fotucu@plymouth.edu. An International Week Event. http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/
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Liquor Workshop Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH On Tuesday, November 17th, from 9‐12 the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association will be hosting a Liquor Workshop at the Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, NH. NH Attorney John Pendleton will speak to the common issues with enforcement, old laws that need revision and/or better clarification, and the best way to prevent violations from occurring in your businesses. President & CEO of the NHLRA Mike Somers will speak to Alcohol Marketing Tips ‐ what you can and can't do. Sandy Rozek, also of the NHLRA and past Chair of the Liquor Alliance Project, will speak to how to develop and implement more effective training practices and how to gain better controls in the lounges/bars. How to maximize the profitability of a beverage program in a control state. Sidore Lecture: Julie Mertus Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Plymouth State University ‐ Plymouth NH Sidore Lecture: Julie Mertus. The United Nations and Human Rights. 7 p.m. Smith Recital Hall. Dr. Mertus will discuss globilization and changes in the United Nations human rights system that provide new opportunities and an expanded range of tools to address human wrongs and to advance human rights. Mertus is associate professor and co‐director of ethics at American University. She has participated in human rights projects in such diverse locations as Vietnam, Brazil, China, Jordan and South Africa. Free tickets at Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535‐ARTS. Contact: Professor Mark J. Fischler, mjfischler@plymouth.edu. An International Week Event. http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/ Fratello's Entertainment Tuesday ‐ Thursday 6:00 PM ~ 9:00 PM Fratello's ‐ 799 Union Ave. Laconia NH Live piano in the dining room. 603‐528‐2022 www.fratellos.com Wine Down with US on Wednesdays Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Select Common Man Restaurants ‐ 60 Main St. Ashland, NH Wednesdays after 5pm Any bottle of wine on our Wine List is 1/2 off after 5:00pm at Lago in Meredith, Foster's Boiler Room Italian Farmhouse in Lincoln and the Common Man Restaurants in Ashland, Lincoln, and Plymouth. Main Office 603‐968‐9330 www.thecman.com Celebrating the Harvest Homeschool Classes Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center ‐ 928 White Oaks Rd., Laconia, NH 03246 Every other Wednesday, Sept. 23rd ‐ Nov. 18th ‐ 10:00am‐2:00pm Celebrating the Fall Harvest – Homeschool Classes Fee: $20 M/$24 NM per class Ages: 7‐11 Discover the joys of harvesting and eating local foods – especially foods with fascinating natural and cultural histories of their own. Each class will focus on a traditional New England fall food, its history at Prescott Farm and how it plays a part in the overall ecology of the farm. Each class will include a walk or time in the garden, a story, and a cooking project that will build on kids’ sense of place in New England. Wednesday, September 23; 10:00‐2:00 Herbs: Tea & Butters Wednesday, October 7; 10:00‐2:00 Walnuts, Butternuts & Acorns Wednesday, October 21; 10:00‐2:00 Pumpkins & Potatoes Wednesday, November 4; 10:00‐2:00 Apples: Sauce & Cider Wednesday, November 18; 10:00‐2:00 Cranberries If you have any questions, or would like to register your child for these classes please send an email to info@prescottconservancy.org. 603. 366.5695 www.prescottconservancy.org Leaves, Workplace Privacy & Workplace Violence Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:00 PM ~ 1:00 PM Amoskeag Business Incubator ‐ 33 So. Commercial Street, Manchester Learn about required and common practices for mandatory and optional leaves, employee privacy both at and outside of the workplace and best practices to avoid occurrences of or liability for violence in the workplace. Presented by Anne Scheer, an attorney at Devine Millimet. Workshop is free and open to the public. Please register at Devine Millimet or contact jesse@abi‐ nh.com for more information.
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Little Explorers: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” Wednesday, November 18, 2009 McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301 November 18th @ 10 AM How is a star born? How do they live and die? Make and take home mobile that illustrates the lives of stars. For 3‐4 year olds, child must be accompanied by an adult who can help the child complete tasks. One child and one adult combo $10, $5 each additional child/adult. 271‐7827 www.starhop.com Teacher Workshop: “Stars” Wednesday, November 18, 2009 McAuliffe‐Shepard Discovery Center ‐ 2 Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301 November 18th @ 9‐3:30 This workshop will investigate the characteristics common to most stars in the universe, including how they are born, their size, color, shape, temperature and luminosity. Particular attention will be given to our star, the Sun, and how it is being studied. Also consider the objects formed after a star's demise, such as neutron stars, white dwarfs and black holes. Cost is $75, includes lunch. Members receive 10% discount. $125 extra for PSU graduate credit with a $25 registration fee per registration form. 271‐7827 www.starhop.com Lunch and Learn Spa Series Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Mount Washington Resort ‐ Bretton Woods NH Mount Washington Resort is offering a “Lunch and Learn” series at The Spa, a great way to learn more about health and wellness. Join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month for this educational series which includes complimentary use of The Spa’s lounges, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpool and beautiful new outdoor pool complex prior to or after the luncheon. Please RSVP to The Spa at 603.278.4286 www.MountWashingtonResort.com Adventure Series Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Patrick's Pub & Eatery ‐ Route 11 / 11B, Gilford NH 03249 Every Wednesday Night 1/2 off hot Appetizers: 4:00PM ‐ 6:00PM Live Music with Paul Warnick 7:00PM ‐ 10:00PM* Win Lots of Great Prizes from our Sponsors! Arrive by 6:30 and receive triple raffle tickets Never A Cover ! www.patrickspub.com Live Music Wednesday & Thursday nights, 8pm‐11pm Cactus Jack's ‐ 1182 Union Avenue, Laconia NH Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack’s in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 8pm – 11pm, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes Wild West Sliders for $4.99, the Mexican Fiesta for $9.99, and half price on all appetizers from 9pm to closing. Entertainment is free. Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. 603‐ 528‐7800 www.go2cjs.com Storytelling Dinners 22nd Season Thursday, November 19, 2009 Corner House Inn ‐ Main Street, Center Sandwich NH Each storytelling season begins the Thursday before Halloween, and continues every Thursday evening (except holidays) through the end of May. Storytelling Dinners begin at 6:30 pm. The cost is $19.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and includes salad, entrée, glass of wine, dessert, and coffee. For more information regarding the program contact Don Brown at the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich, NH. The phone number is 284‐6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com PSU Theatre: "Rhinoceros November 19‐21, 2009 Plymouth State University ‐ Plymouth NH Nov. 19‐21 at 8 p.m.; Nov. 21 at 2 p.m.; Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. Eugene Ionesco’s iconic absurdist play examining apathy and conformity. When a rhinoceros charges across the town on Sunday afternoon, Beringer thinks nothing of it. But soon, rhinoceroses are popping up everywhere, and Berenger’s world is threatened. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for youth at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535‐ARTS or (800) 779‐3869. Contact: Professor Elizabeth Cox, ecox@plymouth.edu. An International Week Event.http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/