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A Season for Magical, Musical Holidays skilled musicians celebrate the story of Christmas in a unique, upbeat show. Eileen’s Irish and American roots shine throughout the evening’s beautiful mix of traditional, story-filled, age-old Wren Day songs, poems, and foot-stomping roots music. The ensemble’s instruments and voices weave throughout the evening, coupled with Ivers’ signature warmth, inviting listeners to enjoy the tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit and joy of the season. There will be three performances from which to choose: December 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., and December 19 at 2 p.m., when “The Christmas Carol: The Musical Ghost Story” adapted by Joel Mercier, comes to the Colonial Theatre. Part of the Powerhouse Theatre Colonial Series, the story features a bright score, twists and turns in the plot, stunning costumes and special effects, and some frightful ghosts, while staying true to Dickens’ original story. Last seen in New Hampshire in 2018, the production will be remounted in Laconia as a new holiday tradition, featuring actors of all ages from the Granite State. Visit www.coloniallaconia.com, or call 1-800-657-8774. The Wolfeboro Friends of Music will present a holiday treat in Wolfeboro on December 12 at 2 p.m., when the 13-member New England Flute
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper The holiday season just isn’t the holiday season without music and fun events. Luckily for those who want to savor the season, there are many events in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra will bring its “Holiday Spectacular” Concert for great music. The concert takes place at the Inter-Lakes Auditorium in Meredith on December 11 at 7 p.m. and December 12 at 3 p.m. For information, visit www.lrso.org. Experience what life was like when candles lit the streets at the Gilford Candlelight Stroll on December 11 in Gilford village from 5 to 7 p.m. Dress warmly and stroll the streets to take in the evening lit with hundreds of candles. For more information, call 603524-6042. The Colonial Theatre of Laconia at 617 Main Street brings some great holiday music to the Lakes Region for one night only on December 8: The Gift of Hope will be presented at 7 p.m. The entire family will enjoy a memorable presentation of music, dance, and drama, featuring children, teens, and adults from an area performing arts group. If you love Irish music and Christmas, don’t miss Eileen Ivers and her band when they take to the stage at The Colonial on December 11 at 8 p.m. The
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Orchestra of Indian Hill Music (Littleton, Massachusetts) performs a concert of seasonal music. The orchestra features members of the flute family, from piccolo to contrabass flute. Music performed by the Flute Orchestra includes selections composed specially for flute orchestra as well as arrangements of music for other ensembles. Tickets are available in Wolfeboro at Avery Insurance, Black’s Paper & Gift Store, online at www.wfriendsofmusic. org or at the door. High school students with ID will be admitted free of charge and children accompanied by an adult ticket -purchaser will be admitted free of charge. For more information, visit www.wfriendsofmusic.org or call 603569-2151. Those who love Christmas put certain holiday movies on their must-do list, and topping the choices for many is the smash-hit movie, “Elf.” The beloved story will come to the Franklin Opera House on Central Street in Franklin, presented by the Franklin Footlight Theatre, from December 3 to 11. “Elf — the Musical” is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner Elf. The Tall Granite Big Band will perform at the Franklin Opera House on December 18 at 7 p.m. Grab your twotone shoes, turn back the clock, and swing to the band’s horn harmonies and Big-Band beat. On December 18, the Franklin Area Lions Club brings the band to Franklin to benefit Health First
Family Care Center. For information about the performances at the Franklin Opera House, call 603-934-1901 or visit www. franklinoperahouse.org. From December 9 to 19, the Rochester Opera House in Rochester will present “A Christmas Carol.” It is the tale of the penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the awakening of his long-forgotten festive spirit. This ghostly tale of the Past, Present, and Future is brought to life in this exciting musical adaptation. For some holiday fun on December 23 at 7:30 p.m., be at the Rochester Opera House for the favorite pocket-sized diva Li Monahd. Come jingle your merry at the last Rochester Opera House Drag series performance of 2021! For tickets and information, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call 603-335-1992. At the Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center in Plymouth, “Christmas With The Celts” will light up the stage on December 17 at 7:30 p.m. “Christmas With The Celts” is the brainchild of producer Ric Blair, a respected purveyor of Celtic music. The high-stepping spirited musical selections will have audiences clapping with Christmas classics such as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, “Little Drummer Boy”, and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, as well as “Count Your Blessings”, “White Christmas”, and John Lennon’s perennial “Happy Christmas”. The show is a combination of ancient Irish Carols, contemporary Christmas standards, spontaneous humor, and Irish dancing. The Celts’ lineup features founder Ric Blair on vocals, guitars, Bodhran, and piano; Laura McGhee on vocals and Scottish fiddle; and an ensemble of musicians playing uilleann pipes, Irish whistles,
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