Great Waters Presents a Summer of Musical Magic

Great Waters’ Concerts in Town and Concerts in the Clouds will present a summer of magical, musical presentations beginning July 8 with a performance by the magnificent Linda Eder at Anderson Hall on the campus of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro. Her repertoire will span music from Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country and Jazz. She has performed for sold-out crowds in venues throughout the country including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and Radio City Music Hall.

The Concerts in the Clouds series, held in an acoustic tent on the grounds of the beautiful Castle in the Clouds, begins on Saturday, July 15 with The Sweet Caroline Tour starring Jay White as he pays homage to Neil Diamond by performing the hits you all know and love. Four other performances will follow. On July 22, relive the signature sounds of the seventies with The Magic of ABBA performed by ABBAcadabra, and on Friday, July 28, fan-favorite Neil Berg is back by popular demand with stories and music of Fifty Years of Rock and Roll.

The Castle series will continue during August with The Midtown Men featuring stars from the original Broadway cast of Jersey Boys on Saturday, August

5, and on August 19, Classic Albums

Live performs CCR’s Chronicle Vol. 1

Note for Note, Cut for Cut – a greatest hit album by American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival.

In addition to the Castle in the Clouds series, this year’s Gala will be held in the Great Waters tent on August 16 and will include a performance by Broadway’s Jessica Vosk. Vosk is perhaps best known for her role as Elspeth in Wicked

The Great Waters season will end where it began at Anderson Hall with a performance by the exhilarating and uniquely talented cross-over ensemble The Empire Trio on Thursday, August 24th

Major sponsors of the Castle in the Clouds series include Fidelity Investments, Eastern Propane and Belknap Landscaping. Concerts in Town are sponsored in part by the Curvey Family Foundation.

All performances begin at 7:30. Tickets are selling fast and may be purchased online at www.greatwaters.org Great Waters is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide outstanding musical entertainment to those living in and visiting the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. For more information, contact the office at 603-569-7710.

NHBM to Offer Lake Discovery Family Days

On Thursdays, June 29, July 27, and August 10 at the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM), kids can engage in a variety of fun activities related to boating and the water at no charge. Themed around lake ecology, arts, crafts, and games, activities will take place outside and adjacent to NHBM.

“This program is fun and educational,” said NHBM Programs & Events Manager Anne Lennon. “Helping people of all ages, especially kids, better understand and appreciate New Hampshire’s rich boating heritage is core to our mission.”

In addition to Lake Discovery Family Days, other programs include Boat Building, Boat Cruises in the ‘Millie B’ and ‘Miss Lauren’, and more. “We provide opportunities for people to not just learn about our waterways, but experience them,” added Lennon.

Lake Discovery Family Daysare June 29, July 27 and August 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Although a free event, pre-registration is required. The program takes place at NHBM, 399 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH.

Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an enduring connection, stewardship, and appreciation of New Hampshire’s freshwater boating heritage through compelling exhibits, experiences, and educational programs.

NHBM is sponsored in part by Goodhue Boat Company, Eastern Propane and Oil, Stark Creative, KW Lakes and Mountains, Taylor Community, Belletetes, and North Water Marine. To learn more about NHBM, or upcoming events and programs, visit nhbm.org.