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The Rocks Estate—a North Country Treasure
by Mark Okrant
Driving by The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem, one cannot help but come away with two dramatic images— beautiful stone walls and endless rows of evergreen trees. The Rocks Estate has become synonymous with Christmas trees; to understand how this came about, let’s begin with the story of John Glessner.
Bethlehem has long had a reputation as a hay fever-free area. In 1878, Glessner, his wife Frances, and their children, George and Fanny, began visiting New Hampshire’s North Country to seek refuge in the clean mountain air during summer months. Four years later, Glessner purchased a one-hundred-acre farm; and in 1893, he had a 19-room Queen Anne-style mansion constructed high on a hill. Labeled the “Big House,” this became the family’s summer residence. Over the years, the Glessners constructed various buildings and elaborate gardens, including formal ones designed by the eminent Frederick Law Olmsted’s company. The Rocks featured a windmill, greenhouse, bee house, observatory, sawmill/pigpen, and many other structures. Although the Big House and other residences at The Rocks were removed in the late 1940s, many of the property’s original buildings have been restored and are in use today; as a result, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
cattle, and equipment. More than a century later, from 2023 to 2024, the carriage barn was renovated to honor its history and create a center for conservation, collaboration, education, and forest exploration. The barn, including interactive exhibits and a gift shop, is open to visitors Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.
In 1978, two of John and Frances Glessner’s grandchildren donated the 1,400-acre Rocks, including 22 buildings, to the Forest Society, with the requirement that there always be a crop in the field. Today, the meandering stone walls and restored historic buildings at The Rocks serve as the home of the Forest Society North at The Rocks.
New Hampshire’s forests are central to the lives of both residents and visitors to New Hampshire. It is the mission of Forest Society North at The Rocks to protect them. The Rocks’ interactive exhibit allows visitors to explore the many benefits that New Hampshire derives from its forests. There is a display about the forms of wildlife that can be found in the Rocks’ fields, wherein visitors are invited to use binoculars to look for birds and other wildlife. Also, Amanda Ennis, a Maliseet basket maker in Maine, has a beautiful basket on display, while her others are for sale in the gift shop.
The original carriage barn was built in 1884 to house horses,
The Rocks’ trails are open to the public each day from dawn to dusk. Visitors are encouraged to download a free app provided by the Forest Society. Here they can access information to plan a visit
to a trail, learn about ecological, geological, and historical points of interest, and track their progress on the five-hikes challenge. They can choose between a history walk that explains about the structures that stood here during the Glessners’ time or a Christmas tree walk that describes the process of Christmas tree farming; this is open from November 21st through March 31st.
Throughout more than three decades, the crop raised at the Rocks has been Christmas trees. People travel to The Rocks each year from nearby communities and from considerable distances to find their perfect tree. During the 2024 Holiday Season, The Rocks will have both Balsam and Fraser fir trees available. However, the administration wants the public to know that they will NOT offer fresh-cut trees this year. Visitors must be prepared to cut their own trees. If anyone has accessibility concerns and is not able to cut her/ his own tree, The Rocks requests that you contact them one week in advance.
For the second year, the Rocks will celebrate the holiday season at the Carriage Barn. Starting November 23rd, there will be a selection of handmade wreaths and locally made items for sale in the gift shop. Also, s’mores kits, hot chocolate, and fresh kettle corn will be available for purchase. On weekends, there will be other familyoriented activities. Visitors can enjoy warming up by a fire pit, and a favorite for children of all ages is the Rocks’ complimentary horsedrawn wagon rides.
During the holiday season, The Rocks offers holiday craft fairs in partnership with WREN and wagon rides on the weekends. The Rocks also offers its Christmas Memory Package, including a stay at an area inn or hotel, a horse-drawn wagon ride through the historic property, a decorated 12-inch wreath, and a Christmas tree. The Rocks Christmas Tree Farm will close for the season on Sunday, December 22nd.
One of the sweetest activities at The Rocks is its tradition of creating maple syrup and sugar. During the last three weekends of March and the first weekend of April, The Rocks invites visitors to
explore the history and heritage of maple sugaring in the HandsOn New Hampshire Maple Experience. The package includes their popular Maple Tour, where guests learn to identify different species of trees, help tap a sugar maple to collect sap and watch the process of boiling it into syrup. Also included is a horse-drawn wagon ride, a tractor-drawn ride to the sugar house, and a taste of freshly made maple syrup, complete with homemade donuts and sour pickles. Finally, The Rocks has not forgotten that children are our future. The Forevergreen Program is a seven-year curriculum for students at Bethlehem Elementary School. Participants learn about wildlife, various tree species, and ecosystems using Christmas trees as a learning tool. A highlight of the program occurs during kindergarten, when students plant their own trees and watch them grow year by year through sixth grade.
For more information about any of these programs, contact The Rocks at their email address (info@theWinter Mountain
BEER. EAT. STAY. REPEAT.
Winter Comforts to Warm Your Soul
By Kelly Ross
OK, let’s talk soups. One of the many great aspects of a great warm soup during winter is you can make these a day or two in advance, and then it takes barely any time to reheat, and let’s face it, so many soups get better after a day or 2 of making them. I have a couple of very original soups that you have likely never eaten or made, and then we have 2 that you quite possibly have enjoyed at some point in your life but likely in a restaurant as opposed to at home. First off, I offer you a great creamy soup that is very popular in the state of Minnesota, which is where it was born. Although this soup is meatless as it is written, I almost always make this with rotisserie chicken as it marries up incredibly well with the two main ingredients, wild rice and cranberries. The first time that this soup was introduced to me I thought the combo of those two was a great pair, not to mention the usual mixture of veggies, such as carrots, celery, and onions. The broth is a mix of chicken stock and cream, although if making it meatless, you may want to use vegetable stock. Originally, when this recipe was shared with me by a chef friend of mine, it was just for a few cups, so I have adjusted volumes as it goes against everything I believe in to make a few cups of soup as I love soup for a few days, not to mention my wife loves taking soup to work for lunches. This will easily feed 8 of you, and the prep/cook time is in the ballpark of an hour, although I suggest cooking the rice a day in advance to completely cool, which makes it easier to fluff and not get too starchy.
Creamy Wild Rice Cranberry Soup
1 ½ sticks of butter
1 ½ cups peeled, halved and sliced carrots
1 ½ cups sliced celery
1 ½ cups diced onion
½ cup plus 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 qts plus 1 cup chicken stock
4 ½ cups cooked wild rice per package directions
1 ½ cup dried cranberries
¾ tsp salt
¾ tsp black pepper
3 cups heavy cream
When you are done cooking your rice, dump it onto a cookie sheet to cool quickly, and, once cooled, fluff well before refrigerating. For the soup, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the carrot, celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally until onion and carrots are tender. Sprinkle in the flour and stir briskly until smooth. Pour in the stock, whisking to prevent lumps. Increase the heat to medium-high and stir as soup thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wild rice, cranberries, salt and pepper. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook about 10-15 minutes, until cranberries are soft and plump.
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This would be a good time to add the shredded chicken if using. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through. You’re going to love this tremendous winter gem of a soup.
OK, who likes gnocchi? I’m not sure I have ever met anyone who admittedly told me they didn’t. If not familiar, gnocchi is a potato dumpling of sorts and a staple in a lot of Italian cooking. Pop those into a great soup and you have yourself a winner. The base of this one does have some similarities to the last one with the combo of chicken stock and cream as well as the veggies, but in the big scheme of things, this one is also unique. If you make your own gnocchi, have at it my friends, but you can easily find some great choices in your local supermarket. Plan on this soup getting you 8-10 servings, and again, plan on about an hour.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
¾ cup celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 ½ qts fat free evaporated milk, or half and half
2 cups cooked and diced chicken breasts
¾ cup carrots, shredded
3 cups chicken stock
1 ½ - 2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
¾ tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
24 oz or more of gnocchi
In a large pot, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, celery and garlic until the onion is soft and translucent. Add flour and stir until well mixed. Cook for 1 minute. Add evaporated milk or half and half. Meanwhile, in another pan cook gnocchi according to the package directions. Add carrots and chicken to the soup pot. Stir often as it should start to thicken slightly. Add chicken
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stock, cooked gnocchi, spinach, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover, and heat for 5 minutes, until heated through. This is another winner.
The next couple of soup recipes are much more standard and you have all likely had at least one of the two of these. This next one is an Italian classic and has an amazing mix of ingredients including meatballs, veggies, and orzo with seasoned chicken stock base. Yup, we have an Italian wedding soup for you this time around. For me, this is one of my favorites of all the broth hearty soups out there. The mini meatballs made of a combo of ground beef and pork are such a key part of this in the “heartiness” department. This one will get you 6-8 servings and will likely take you 65-75 minutes.
Italian Wedding Soup
For The Meatballs
8 oz lean ground beef
8 oz ground pork
½ cup fresh hearty quality breadcrumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ tsp minced fresh oregano
½ cup or more finely shredded fresh parmesan
1 large egg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
For The Soup
1 tbsp olive oil
1 ¼ cups diced carrots cut into ¼ inch dice
1 ¼ cups diced yellow onion
¾ cup celery cut into ¼ inch dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ¼ qts low-sodium chicken broth, 72 oz
1 cup dry orzo pasta
6 oz fresh spinach, chopped
Finely shredded parmesan for serving
For the meatballs, add beef and pork to a large mixing bowl. Add in breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, parmesan, egg, 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Gently toss and break up mixture with hands to evenly
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coat and distribute. Shape mixture into very small meatballs, about ¾-1 inch in diameter and transfer to a large plate. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook until browned, turning occasionally to brown, about 4 minutes total. Transfer meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels while leaving oil in skillet. Repeat the process with remaining meatballs keeping in mind that meatballs won’t be cooked through at this point, they’ll continue to cook through in the soup. While meatballs are browning, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions and celery and sauté until veggies have softened, about 6 – 8 minutes, then add garlic and sauté 1 minute longer. Pour in chicken broth, season soup with salt and pepper to taste and bring mixture to a boil. Add in pasta and meatballs, reduce heat to light boil, medium-low to medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until pasta is tender and meatballs have cooked through, about 10 minutes, while adding in spinach during the last minute of cooking. Serve warm, sprinkle each serving with fresh shredded parmesan cheese.
The last soup for the day is arguably my favorite. I can’t go to a Chinese restaurant without ordering the hot and sour soup. As for the flavor, I love it. Granted, I’m not necessarily a fan of tofu, but I’m cool with it in this. When I make this, I skip the tofu and use smallmidsize shrimp or with cooked sliced or cubed chicken or pork. The contrasting flavors of spice and tanginess in this right up my alley. This is definitely the quickest soup of the day to make which is never a bad thing and although the usual hot and sour soup has some veggies, I usually bulk it up with extra of what is in the recipe as well as add others if preferred. All in all, this soup is healthy and for me, addictive. I mentioned different ways to alter the recipe, but here is the original and do what you want to do from there. Plan on this feeding 6-8 of you and you can have this made in 45 minutes.
Hot and Sour Soup
96 oz chicken and/or vegetable stock, 3 qts
1 ½ cup tofu, cubed
2 cups mushrooms, shiitake or button, sliced
2 cans of sliced bamboo shoots, 8 oz each
Any cooked protein of your choice such, as chicken, pork, or shrimp, cooked and sliced or cubed but not the shrimp, optional
6 tbsp rice vinegar
6 tbsp soy sauce
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3 tbsp chili paste, or adjust to your preference
¾ tsp white pepper
3 tbsp cornstarch with 6 tbsp water, mixed until smooth
3 eggs, beaten
6 green onions/scallions, chopped
3 tsp sesame oil
In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Once the broth is boiling, add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu if using. Let everything simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili paste or sriracha. Adjust the amount of chili paste depending on your spice preference. Slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture while stirring constantly. If using another cooked protein,
add now. Let the soup simmer for another 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Turn off the heat, and slowly drizzle the beaten eggs into the soup while stirring gently to create silky ribbons. Stir in sesame oil and white pepper. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. You’ll never order it again once you make your own.
It’s time to talk about a couple of main courses, both good old fashioned “stick to your ribs” kind of dinners. The first one is a smothered chicken breast dish with mushrooms, bacon, and cheese that is finished with a yummy homemade honey mustard sauce that you will likely make for other recipes as well. The chicken is seasoned with what is called All Seasoning and if you haven’t heard of it, some stores carry it but it’s a combo of salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder so you can easily make it yourself. I always make a big batch and use it on many things when cooking. You can have this made in barely a half hour and this feeds 4, although the chicken needs to “marinate” for an hour.
Ultimate Smothered Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz each
1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp All seasoning… salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
8 bacon strips, fried until crisp and halved across the middle Cooking oil, as needed
For The Sauce
1 cup Dijon mustard
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup honey
½ cup mayonnaise
Apply the All Seasoning to both sides of the chicken breasts and let it marinate in the refrigerator for one hour. While the chicken is marinating, cook the bacon until it’s crispy, then set aside and discard the grease. Mix and lightly heat the sauce on your stovetop as it only
needs to be warm, not hot. In a cast iron skillet, add a small amount of oil and pan-fry the chicken until it’s just cooked through and lightly golden. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and top them with mushrooms, bacon, add sauce to the top of them (you may not need it all) and then hit with a generous amount of shredded cheese. Bake for 5-7 minutes or more until the cheese has melted. Serve the chicken sprinkled with parsley and with your favorite side dishes. Deee-licious!!
The last main course today, before we finish with a great dessert, has a south-of-the-border feel to it as it’s time for taco lasagna, which is a ginormous hit whenever I make this for anyone. It’s made like a traditional lasagna, but this one uses corn tortillas instead of lasagna noodles, salsa is the sauce, it does have ricotta, and the meat is taco burger, and yes, it’s got plenty of cheese. I usually make this in a 9 x 13 casserole dish, which gets me 9-12 pieces depending on how I cut it. If you care to, you can cut this recipe in half and make it in an 8 x 8 inch pan, like the picture, where you will get 4-6 pieces. If you like heat like I do, bust out the jalapenos for an extra punch. You can have this made in an hour.
Taco Lasagna
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 packages taco seasoning mix, 1.25 oz each
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ¼ tbsp chili powder, divided
1 ¼ tsp ground cumin, divided
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ cup water
18 corn tortillas, 6 inches in diameter
24 oz salsa, homemade or store bought
1 cup sliced scallions
16 oz container ricotta
1 large egg
¼ tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
A few shakes of salt and pepper
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1
½ cups cheese grated Monterey Jack
Sliced jarred jalapenos, optional
Place the ground beef in a large deep pan. Cook over mediumhigh heat until evenly browned, then drain. Season with taco seasoning, garlic, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Add the water, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, granulated garlic, salt and pepper, and the rest of the chili powder and cumin. Place 6 tortillas in the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the meat mixture over the tortillas and 1/3 of the salsa over the meat. Sprinkle with half of the green onions and then spoon the ricotta mixture randomly over the green onions and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Top with ½ cup of cheddar cheese and ½ cup of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat the layers, minus the ricotta. Top with the final 6 tortillas, spread with the remaining salsa and sprinkle with the remaining cheese and top with sliced jalapenos if using, although feel free to insert them in the layering process as well if you love jalapenos and spicy as I do. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the cheese has melted in all layers.
There is no way I could give you a bunch of fun recipes without ending the day with a great dessert. I know most everyone has enjoyed an apple crisp a few times each winter, but this one has a great twist to it. Remember those caramel candy apples we used to love as a kid? Well, this crisp has that mentality, as well as with a hint of chocolate and maple syrup. There is no bad apple crisp, but this one is a big-time keeper. I use those small caramel soft candy chews that are individually wrapped and yes, I unwrap them before cooking lol. Like any crisp recipe, I strongly suggest busting out some vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, or both. I always suggest using fresh or frozen apple slices, but canned apple slices will work as well. Depending on which way you go with the apples will dictate the time on this, but you will have this done in 40-60
minutes. Plan on 6-8 servings as this is made in an 8 x 8 baking dish, however, if you want to double up on this recipe, you can do it in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
Caramel Apple Crisp
2 lbs cleaned up fresh sliced apples, or 2 lbs frozen apple slices, or 2 cans sliced apples, 20 oz each
½ cup plus 3 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp ground cinnamon
20 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
4 tbsp butter, softened
½ cup light brown sugar
3 tbsp heavy cream
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine apples, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and caramels, mix well then pour into baking dish. Drizzle the maple syrup over the top evenly. In a medium bowl, combine flour, remaining 3 tbsp sugar, the salt, butter, brown sugar and cream and mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and top is golden. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Once the crisp is out of the oven, using a spoon, drizzle the chocolate over crumb topping and let cool slightly before digging in. Don’t forget the ice cream!
I hope all of you have an outstanding winter, and with any luck, I hope you try and enjoy some of these great recipes. Enjoy your winter outdoor activities, and above all, always keep your taste buds happy and smiling. If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to fenwaysox10@gmail.com
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When the Theatre Came to Town
By Kathi Caldwell-Hopper
The White Mountain region of New Hampshire is quiet in winter, and it was even more remote 100-plus years ago. In those days, when a concert or play came to town, it brightened long, cold winters. Such pastimes were few because bringing plays, movies and concerts north was a major production in the early to mid-1800s. But all that was to change when outside producers and others set their sights on offering vaudeville and movies to the north country of New Hampshire.
This was a time when opera houses were springing up in cities and also in small towns. Some of the opera house buildings were part town halls with offices for local government and part theatre. Often, there was a meeting hall large enough – often with a stage –for performances.
In Conway, Bethlehem, Plymouth and Littleton, among other towns, opera houses brought the world of music and movies to the region. North of the Conway area, Gorham was incorporated in 1836, but settlers lived there long before that date. At its start, Gorham was dubbed Shelburne Addition, according to “Some Highlights From Gorham’s History” by Guy Gosselin. It served as a
stop-over spot for travelers headed elsewhere.
In the early days of Gorham, the town was a small community of about 30 houses, a grist mill, a general store, and an inn. The community grew fast once the railroad arrived, and Gorham was a place to stop, rest, perhaps get something to eat at the inn and continue on to the northern White Mountain hotels that were the destination for tourists from the south.
As the 1900s began, electricity came to Gorham, and this attracted the many area millworkers to settle there. The area was thriving, with railroad travel, a high school, an ever-increasing population and many shops and businesses.
It seemed natural to provide entertainment, so the Gorham Opera House was built in 1915. Locals must have been excited when work began on the Gorham Opera House. Construction was quick and by June or July, citizens flocked to the new theatre to see something they might have never experienced before, watching a motion picture. The thrilling first movies were “The Count of Monte Cristo” with James O’Neil and mega-star Mary Pickford in “The Eagles Mate.” The price to attend was ten cents for children and fifteen cents for adults.
Sadly, in 1917 the Opera House was destroyed by fire. A new building opened in 1918, and many vaudeville acts came to the stage at the time, as well as theatrical productions. The Gorham Opera House featured thrilling acts brought to town via the railroad at the time. The building remains in our current day and offers concerts and musical acts and is now known as the Medallion Opera House.
The bustling Mt. Washington Valley town of Conway offered movies and theatricals for many years. In October of 1919, Leon Bolduc purchased a local Bijou Theatre and began to show movies in Conway Village. Bolduc made a business of showing films to others and he had experience running a movie house. He had worked for a few winters at the famed Rockefeller family estate, overseeing a private movie theatre. Bolduc also ran early movies in such small towns as Tamworth and Jackson as well, likely in town halls or other spaces. When talking pictures arrived and took the country by storm, Bolduc offered “The Broadway Melody” in 1929, according to historical information at www. conwaymajestic. com (in an article by Adrian E. Hurd). With movies becoming more and more desirable, the theatre must have been quite popular. In 1930, Bolduc purchased a vacant lot and built the Bolduc Block on Main Street in Conway Village. The construction, according to Hurd’s historical article, included brick facing for the exterior of the building.
The Bolduc Block can be likened to an early mall of sorts long before malls came into vogue. The block offered not only the movie theatre but also Frank Allard’s Grocery Store, Tony Labnon’s Store, W. Langlais the Jeweler, and the local post office. Residents had access to stores in one block within easy walking distance.
The Old Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem, NH.
But the big excitement was the opening of the New Conway Theatre (or Majestic Theatre as it was later called) in the spring of 1931. On opening night, the Conway Band played in front of the theatre and moviegoers were treated to the main feature, “Stepping Out.” With outdoor music before the show, it was like a Hollywood movie premiere right in the village. Guests must have been thrilled to see the new, spacious theatre, the comfortable seats and the beautiful theatre curtain.
Bolduc stood on stage and welcomed the excited guests before the movie began. This was a time when going to a movie was a big event and great entertainment. Giveaways of fine China pleased many moviegoers and short films with cartoons and newsreels before the main feature were all part of a Saturday night (or afternoon) at the movies. Bolduc’s Conway Theatre certainly fit the bill and was a popular place for locals to see their favorite actors and actresses on the big screen. The theatre was the site of parties and other events as well, and during World War II a key drive was held to obtain metal for the war effort. Eventually, it was renamed the Majestic Theatre, a fitting name for the elevated place the theatre held in the community. Movies were shown there for many years, and plays were performed as well.
On the other side of the region, a new theatre opened around 1915. It was built by Karl Abbott and “Doc” Clark, according to “Open for the Season” a memoir by K. Abbott. The new entertainment venue was called The Colonial Theatre. It was built on a vacant lot in Bethlehem and opened for business on July 1, 1915. The first feature shown was Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Girl of The Golden West.”
Bethlehem was a good choice for the new theatre due to the town’s booming summer population. The area had many fine hotels that attracted wealthy vacationers. Thus, Hollywood moguls saw the theatre as a good place to premier new movies. They could test market films to a sophisticated audience far away from Hollywood and get a reaction for each movie. It also brought entertainment to the town at a time when it was much appreciated. After changing hands it was purchased by The Friends of the Colonial.
The Littleton Opera House is a fine example of late Victorian architecture and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is situated on Main Street. Completed in 1895, according to information at www.littletonareachamber.com, the building was used as a police station, library and other town offices. Part of the building was used as an opera house. It boasted a multi-galleried auditorium and could seat a large audience. Concerts and plays were held in the theatre section of the building, much to the delight of townspeople.
The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center has been a bit part of downtown Plymouth for many years. When first opened in the 1920s, it was known as the New Plymouth Theatre. Like many other opera houses and theatres in the White Mountains, it presented vaudeville and silent films. Many of its shows and movies were sold out, attracting locals for a few hours of entertainment.
Technology was evolving fast in the 1930s, and entertainment houses like the New Plymouth Theatre enjoyed some of those new devices. It was a state-of-the-art facility, with modern amenities like the “only Western Electric Mirrophonic Sound System” in the region, “air-cooling” and an inclined floor, with 700 comfortable upholstered seats…just for the cost of a 25-cent admission.
With changing times, the theatre was empty for quite some time until The Common Man family in New Hampshire purchased and renovated the theatre in 2010, re-launching it as The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center. Old-time opera houses and movie theatres brought entertainment and a taste of the outside world to New Hampshire’s north country and changed each town when entertainment arrived.
Events Calendar
Welcome to the White Mountains of NH. Once you settle into your lodgings,it’s time to head out on the ski slopes, snowshoe trails, enjoy area restaurants or take the family to the fun shopping areas and receational spots that call the White Mountains home. Scenic NH’s calendar will keep you up-to-date on all sorts of events, located on the main roads and hidden among the hills. Please call ahead for all event listing for updates, schedules subject to change.
ONGOING
Art Exhibits/Classes, Mt. Washington Valley Arts Assoc., Gibson Center, 14 Grove St., North Conway, ken@ gibsoncenter.org.
ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts/CCAC, art, workshops and events, open year-round with seasonal hours, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation/Theatre in the Wood, Intervale, programs for children, 603-356-9980, www. believeinbooks.org.
Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods, nature trails open for hiking, 740 Mt. Israel Rd., Center Sandwich, 603-284-6428, www.chapmansanctuaryvisnywoods.com.
Chocorua Lake Basin View Lot, free, directions/info: www. chocorualake.org.
Featuring 16 rotating beers on tap, locally-sourced comfort food, wine and craft cocktails!
Cog Railway, 3168 Base Station Rd., Mount Washington, 800-922-8825, www.thecog.com.
Conway Historical Society, historical info., public programs 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m., free, at Old Firehouse, 111 Main St., Conway Village, 603-447-5551, www. conwayhistoricalsociety.org
Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, many learning experiences, 603-447-5552, www. conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Conway Scenic Railroad, train rides to White Mt. areas, reservations: 603-356-5251, station located at 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, www.conwayscenic.com.
Cookbook Club, 1 – 2:30 p.m., monthly meeting, participants cook from chosen cookbooks and bring dish to share, Pease Public Library, 1 Russell St., Plymouth, 603-536-2616. www. peasepubliclibrary.org.
Dam Brewhouse, events, 1323 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 603726-4500, www.dambrewhouse.com.
First Friday Receptions, 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-323-8041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Freedom Gallery, artwork/exhibits by area artists, 8 Elm St., Freedom, 610-762-2493.
Freedom Village Store, artisan items, baked goods and more, 11 Elm St., Freedom, call for info./hours: 603-539-3077, www.freedomvillagestore.org.
GGT & JXC Nordic Development Program, Sundays through March 2, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/ activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
Ice Castles, weather dependent, N. Woodstock, frozen caves, tunnels, fountains & more, info./updates: www.icecastles. com.
In the Round, Sundays at 8:45 a.m., thought-provoking topics related to tolerance, Benz Center, Sandwich, 603-284-7532.
Jackson Historical Society, Jackson Historical Society, 23 Black Mt. Rd., Jackson, 603-383-4060, www.jacksonhistory. org. (Call for winter hours.)
Karaoke, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 8:30 p.m., Woodstock Inn Brewery, 135 Main St., North Woodstock, 603-745-3951, www.woodstockinnbrewery.com
League of NH Craftsmen Littleton Fine Craft Gallery, 4441099, 81 Main St., Lower Level, www.littleton.nhcrafts.org.
Live Music/Après, live music, free on Saturdays at Attitash and Bear Peak Base areas from Dec. 21 – April 5, Attitash, 775 US Rt. 302, Bartlett, 603-2665, www.attitash.com.
Majestic Café, jazz, blues, and more, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Makers Mill, variety of workshops, classes in arts and crafts and more, Makers Mill, 23 Bay St., Wolfeboro, 603-5691500, www.makersmill.org.
Mount Washington Valley Curling Club, meets through April, Ham Arena, 87 West Main St., Conway, curling@ mwvcurlingclub.org.
Museum of the White Mountains, 34 Highland St., Plymouth, info: 535-3210.
Music Bingo, 7 – 9 p.m., Mondays, Woodstock Inn Brewery, 135 Main St., North Woodstock, 603-745-3951, www. woodstockinnbrewery.com
Naturalist Led Hikes, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, space limited, registration/info.: 603-447-6991, www.tinmountain.org.
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NE Ski Museum, ski exhibits, 2628 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, 603-730-5044. www.newenglandskimuseum.org.
New England Ski Museum Franconia, traces history of skiing and snow sports in New England, 135 Tramway Drive, Franconia, info./hours: 603-823-7177, www. newenglandskimuseum.org
NH Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton, 603652-7840, www.nhfarmmuseum.org.
Outdoor Nature Based Storytime for Young Children, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Cook Memorial Library, 93 Main St., Tamworth, 603-323-8510, www.tamworthlibrary. org.
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, events, tours, 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, 603-323-7591, www. remickmuseum.org.
Tamworth Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.noon, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth, info: www. tamworthfarmersmarket.org.
Thursday Night Book Club, meets fourth Thursday of every month for discussion of books; Mystery Book Club meets second Thursday of the month, White Birch Books, 2568 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, 603-356-3200, www. whitebirchbooks.com.
Thursday Night Trivia, 5:30 p.m. sign-up; 6 p.m. start, Tuckerman Brewing, 66 Hobbs St., Conway, 603-447-5400, www.tuckermanbrewing.com.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, programs, hikes, nature learning center, 603-4476991, www.tinmountain.org.
WREN – Women’s Entrepreneurial Network, art events and gallery, 2011 Main St., Bethlehem, 603-869-9736, www. wrenworks.org.
DECEMBER
Through Dec. 27, WRENchanted Holidays, Members Show, WREN, 2011 Main St., Bethlehem, 603-869-9736, www. works.org.
Dec. 18, Comedian Bob Marley, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Dec. 20, A Charlie Brown Christmas with Heather Pierson Trio Holiday Show, 7:30 p.m., Medallion Opera House, 20 Park St., Gorham, 603-466-3322, www.medallionoperahouse. org.letters
Dec. 20 & 21, Drkside, 8:30 p.m., Woodstock Inn Brewery, 135 Main St., North Woodstock, 603-745-3951, www. woodstockinnbrewery.com
Dec. 20-22, The Magic of the Holidays, Letters to Santa, family activities, yoga, Omni Kids Club, Elf Tuck-Ins, gingerbread house decorating, Workshop, live music, Omni Mt. Washington Resort, 310 Mt. Washington Hotel Rd., Bretton Woods, www.omnihotels.com.
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Dec. 20-29; Jan. 17-21; Feb. 14-23, Snow Coach Tours, take a trip up Mt. Washington, Great Glen Trails, Gorham, preregister: www.603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
Dec. 21, Adam Ezra Group, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Dec. 21, DellaValla Bluegrass Trio, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic. org
Dec. 21, Movie Day: It’s a Wonderful Life, 1 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com
Dec. 21 & 22, Jingle Bell Chocolate Tour, 11 a.m., Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 978-580-0905, www.jacksonnh.com
Dec. 22, Fairytale of New York – the Ultimate Irish Inspired Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-5362551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
Dec. 22, Mitch Alden, 7 p.m., Woodstock Inn Brewery, 135 Main St., North Woodstock, 603-745-3951, www. woodstockinnbrewery.com
Dec. 22, Uphill Series, 8 – 11 a.m., weekly group ski for all levels, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com
Dec. 26, Dan Parkhurst, 7 p.m., Woodstock Inn Brewery, 135 Main St., North Woodstock, 603-745-3951, www. woodstockinnbrewery.com.
Dec. 27, Dar Williams, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com
Dec. 27, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Colin Hart, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 27 & 28, Adam McMahon Trio, 8:30 p.m., Woodstock Inn Brewery, 135 Main St., North Woodstock, 603-745-3951, www.woodstockinnbrewery.com
Dec. 28, Movie Day: The Great Gatsby, 1 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
Dec. 29, Colin Hart, 7 p.m., Woodstock Inn Brewery, 135 Main St., North Woodstock, 603-745-3951, www. woodstockinnbrewery.com.
Dec. 29, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Mike & Becca of Rek-lis, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 30, Line Dancing, instruction: 6 p.m., dancing: 7 p.m., Tuckerman Brewing, 66 Hobbs St., Conway, 603-447-5400, www.tuckermanbrewing.com
Dec. 30, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Dan Parkhurst, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 31, NYE Cranapalooza Glo Party, 4 – 8 p.m., celebrate New Year’s Eve with NYE themed Glo Party and fireworks at 6:30 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 31, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Kyle Poirier, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Dec. 31, Soggy Po’ Boys, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com.
JANUARY
Jan. 2, Art Lesson with Local Artist, 6 – 7:30 p.m., first Thurs. of each month, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary. org.
Jan. 2 – March 11, Nordic Meisters, Nordic racing on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
Jan. 3, First Friday Reception, 5 - 7 p.m., refreshments, conversation & art, ArtWorks Gallery & Fine Crafts, 603-3238041, 132 Rte. 16, Chocorua, www.chocoruaartworks.com.
Jan. 4, 10th Annual Hall of Fame Celebration, 5 p.m. cocktails and apps, dinner 6 pm, induction ceremony 7 p.m., Waterville Valley Conference Center, Waterville Valley, www. waterville.com, 1-800-993-3149.
Jan. 4, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Joe Winslow, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 5, 12, 26, Uphill Series, 8 – 11 a.m., weekly group ski for all levels, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com
Jan. 7, Mountain Meister’s Race Clinic, 10 a.m. – noon, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 8, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www. mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 8, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Ryan St. Onge, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 8, Mountain Meister’s Race Series, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 9, Heather Pierson & The Potboilers concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www. mountaintopmusic.org
Jan. 10, Albert Lee, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com
Jan. 10, Jr. Meister Race League, 3 – 5:30 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-7866754.
Jan. 11, Bennett & Perkins with Taylor Whiteside, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www. mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 11, Demo Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Great Glen Trails, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www. greatglentrails.com
Jan. 11, Frost & Flame, 4 – 7 p.m., ice carvings, fire dancing & more, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 14, Mountain Meister’s Race Series, 9 a.m. – 5:30, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 15, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford concert, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www. mountaintopmusic.org
Jan. 15, Live Music in Koessler’s Pub, 4 – 7 p.m., music with Steven Flaherty, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 15, Mountain Meister’s Race Clinic, 10 a.m. – noon, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-786-6754.
Jan. 16, Lighthouse Louie, vocal trio, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic. org.
Jan. 17, Dervish, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan. 17, Jr. Meister Race League, 3 – 5:30 p.m., Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1 800-7866754.
Jan. 18, MLK Fireworks Show, 7 p.m., Town Square, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800993-3149.
Jan. 18, Quinn Sullivan, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan. 19, Karaoke Party at the Freestyle Lounge, 4 – 7 p.m., apps, entrees, music, Freestyle Lounge, Waterville Valley Resort Base Lodge, www.waterville.com.
Jan. 18 & 19, Women’s Winter Escape, 8:15 a.m., Great Glen Trails, outdoor center/activities, Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
Jan. 22, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www. mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 23, Seth Gallant & Pinkerton, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic. org.
Jan. 24-25, Waterville Freestyle Cup, 9 a.m., Waterville Valley, www.waterville.com, 1-800-993-3149.
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Jan. 25, M.W. Otto Rhode Memorial Skin & Ski, 11:30 a.m., Great Glen Trails, one day of the year to ski or snowboard down Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com.
Jan. 25, The Suitcase Junket, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Jan. 29, Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www. mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 30, Jim “Doc” Pacheco, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, NH Sanctioned & Jackson Invitational Snow Sculpting Competition, Great Glen Trails, 1 Mount Washington Rd., Gorham, by Jackson Chamber of Commerce, 978-580-0905, www.jacksonnh.com.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 1, America’s Got Comedy – Eric Dittelman, Tom Cotter and Dan Naturman, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center, 39 Main St., Plymouth, 603-5362551, www.flyingmonkeynh.com.
Feb. 1, BlueGrit Blues Band, 7 p.m., Majestic Café, , 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic.org.
Feb. 1, Take Your Child to the Library Day with Musical Guest Steve Blunt, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-447-5552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Feb. 2, 9 & 23, Uphill Series, 8 – 11 a.m., weekly group ski for all levels, Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway, 1-800-SUN-N-SKI, www.cranmore.com
Feb. 7, Harry Manx, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com.
Feb. 8, Cecilia, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com
Feb. 11, A Yellowstone Spring: New Life Begins, 4 - 5 p.m., experience the glory of Yellowstone’s wildlife, Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, 603-4475552, www.conwaypubliclibrary.org.
Feb. 14, On A Winter’s Night on Valentine’s Day, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Feb. 15, Love in the Country, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Feb. 23, Ski, Shoe, Fatbike to the Clouds, 10 a.m., Great Glen Trails, 1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, 603-466-3988, www.greatglentrails.com
MARCH
March 1, Kat Edmonson, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com
March 13, Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com
March 29, Altan, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com.
APRIL
April 3, Plymouth Square Dance, 7:30 – 10 p.m., Barn on the Pemi, 341 Daniel Webster Highway, Plymouth, howe.gen@ gmail.com, 603-481-0789.
April 6, Absolute Queen, 7:30 p.m., Majestic Theatre, 34 Main St., Conway, 603-447-4737, www.mountaintopmusic. org.
April 12, Craft & Stormy Time, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Moosilauke Public Library, 165 Lost River Rd., N. Woodstock, 603-7459971.
April 12, Lonesome Ace Stringband, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, ME, 207-9357292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
April 13, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www. flyingmonkeynh.com.
April 15, The Hook & Needle, 3 – 5 p.m., Lincoln Public Library, 22 Church St., Lincoln, 603-745-8159.
April 18, 1964 The Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey, 39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 603-536-2551, www.flyingmonkeynh. com.
April 19, Alison Brown, 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield, Maine, 207-935-7292, www. stonemountainartscenter.com.
April 19, Wine Down Wednesday, 5 – 9 p.m., The Common Man – Lincoln, 10 Pollard Rd., Lincoln, 603-745-3463, www. thecman.com.
April 24-May 4, The Sweet Delilah Swim Club, M&D Playhouse, at Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse, 2760 White Mountain Highway, N. Conway, 603-733-5275, www. mdplayhouse.com.
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