Marketing the Lakes Region of New Hampshire 365 Days a Year!

EVENTS BULLETIN – November 13 – 19, 2009

ConcertoCompetitionFriday,November13,2009LakesRegionSymphonyOrchestera‐MeredithTheMeredith‐basedLakesRegionSymphonyOrchestra(LRSO),nowinits34thseason,ispleasedtoannounceitsFirstAnnualConcertoCompetitionforyoungartists,proudlysponsoredbyLaconiaHarley‐Davidson.Thecompetitionisopentohighschoolstudentsingrades9‐11,andanystudentthatplaysastandardorchestralinstrument(percussionexcepted).Interestedstudentswillfirstsubmitanapplication,andlaterpreparearecordingofa“fastmovement”ofastandardorchestralconcerto.Fulldetailsandapplicationformscanbeobtainedatwww.LRSO.org/concerto,orbyemailing“concerto@lrso.org”.ApplicationsaredueDecember31,2009.LiveMusicIndianHeadResort‐664USRoute3‐LincolnNH03251November13OnefortheMoneyNovember14SoftTouchNovember15,16,17OnefortheMoneyNovember20&21SoftTouchThunderbirdLoungeMostentertainmentstartsat7:30PMPleasecall603‐745‐8000toconfirmtimeandentertainment.www.indianheadresort.comFacultyExhibitionPlymouthStateUniversity‐PlymouthNHNovember4–December92009KarlDrerupArtGalleryAnimportantconnectionbetweenfacultyandstudentsoccurswhenfacultyexhibittheirownwork.ThisannualexhibitionpresentsanopportunityforstudentsandmembersofthePSUcommunitytobecomebetteracquaintedwithartdepartmentfacultyoutsidetheclassroom,asartistsworkinginavarietyofmedia.Facultywelcomeviewersintotheprivaterealmoftheteacherasartist.November18,noon—GalleryPanel:ArtisticPhilosophyThroughDecember5"Textiles:Pattern,OrnamentandCulture."SilverCenterfortheArts.Textilehistory,designandmanufacturearetracedinthisexhibitionthroughbroadchangesintechnologyandhistoricdrivers.SimultaneouslyadisplayofthetextiledesignsandcommentaryofAminKalaftraceapersonaljourneythroughacycleofchangeinAmericantextilehistory.ThroughJanuary29"TwoRiversPrintmakingStudio:Portfolio2008."LamsonLibraryandLearningCommons.Presentingworksby26artistmembersandfacultyfromVermontandNewHampshire.TheDrerupGalleryisopenMonday–Saturday,10a.m.–4p.m.andWednesday,10a.m.–8p.m.,closedmostPSUholidays.http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/LiveMusicGiuseppe'sPizzeria‐MillFallsMarketplace,Route3,MeredithNH03253Livemusic7nightsaweek.www.giuseppesnh.com(603)279‐3313

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 2 of 4 SuperStellarFriday:“TeenNight:BlackHoles”Friday,November13,2009,7pmMcAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDr.,Concord,NH03301Blackholesarethedarkest,strangestplacesintheuniverse.Learnwhatweknowaboutthem,howtheyarediscovered,howtheyfeed,andwheretheyarefoundasyouareimmersedintoourfull‐domeBlackHolesplanetariumshow.Then,createyourownBlackHolewebsiteandpostyourpersonalexplorationjournalasyouexperienceourhigh‐techinteractiveBlackHolesexhibition.Iftheskiesareclear,topofftheeventwithalookfromourobservatoryatthefistblackholefound.Pizzaandsodaprovidedatnoextracharge.$7perteen(ages13‐19).Pleasepickupteenby8:45PMiftheydon'tdrive.271‐7827www.starhop.comThedecafIntermissionFriday,November13,20095:00PM~8:00PMGreatWatersMusicFestival/KingswoodYouthCenter‐565CenterSt,WolfeboroThedecafIntermissionisacoffeehousegigforyoungpeopleshowcasingacousticmusictalentsinaninformal,funandlearningenvironment!Aspiringyourmusicianscommunicatetheirmusicalcreativityandmessages,performtoaliveaudienceofpeers,andmingleandchatwithmusicalprofessionalsincludingperformers,writers,teachers,presentersandproducers.Thefirsthourissetupforfour,15‐minutemusicsetsbyindividualsorgroupswhohavematerialreadytopresent.Theremainderoftheeveningwillbeanopenmicforum.Soundequipmentwillbeprovided,butthosewhowishtoperformshouldcountonbringingtheirownmusicalinstruments.Comealongasaperformerorasasupportiveaudience‐warmfoodandrefreshmentsareincludedinthesmallcoverchargeof$5perperson.FormoreinformationcontactCarolatGreatWatersMusicFestivalon603‐569‐7710orinfo@greatwaters.orgLiveMusicPatrick'sPub&EateryFriday&SaturdayNights,9:00PM~11:30PM.Relax,Eat,DrinkandEnjoythefriendlyatmosphere.ListeningtothesoundsoftheareasbestmusiciansStartingat9:00pm.NeveraCover!JunctionsRts.11&11B,Gilford,NH03249(603)293‐0841www.patrickspub.comHolidaySale&OpenHouseChesley'sGloryStation‐2115Route3,WestCamptonNH03223SaturdayandSunday,November14th‐15thCreativeGiftsandHomeDecor‐Popaballoonandget10%‐50%offyourentirepurchase!FreeChristmasOrnament!Joinusforrefreshments,festivitiesandonefreeChristmasOrnamentpercustomer.www.nhcountrygifts.com(603)726‐7233JazzPlusSunday,November15,200911:00AM~2:00PMHomesteadRestaurant‐1567SummerSt.BristolNHSundays11:00‐2:00inthemaindiningroomDukeSnyderandChuckBeevercreatealivelyforegroundinwhichtoenjoyyourSundayBrunch!603‐744‐2022www.homesteadnh.comGiftsfromtheHeartandHandMonday,November16,2009PlymouthStateUniversity‐PlymouthNH11a.m.–6p.m.,HartmanUnionBuildingMultipurposeRoom.Eventfeaturesabroadsamplingofgiftideasthatcanbemadeorpurchasedforunder$10,aswellasmanymoney‐savingtipsforholidayspending.Arafflewillbeheldattheendofthedayforeachofthefeaturedgifts.Contact:ChristineHoch,PSUFinancialAidOffice,ckhoch@plymouth.edu.http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/OpenClass:“ConflictandWorldPolitics”Monday,November16,2009PlymouthStateUniversity‐PlymouthNHOpenClass:“ConflictandWorldPolitics”withguestspeakerBeenaRazaofIdara‐e‐Taleem‐o‐AagahiinLahore,Pakistan.RazaisPakistanco‐coordinatorforthePakistaniEducationalLeadershipInstituteatPlymouthStateUniversity.Free.Contact:ProfessorFelizOtucu,fotucu@plymouth.edu.AnInternationalWeekEvent.http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 3 of 4 LiquorWorkshopTuesday,November17,20099:00AM~12:00PMGreatBayCommunityCollegeinPortsmouth,NHOnTuesday,November17th,from9‐12theNewHampshireLodging&RestaurantAssociationwillbehostingaLiquorWorkshopattheGreatBayCommunityCollegeinPortsmouth,NH.NHAttorneyJohnPendletonwillspeaktothecommonissueswithenforcement,oldlawsthatneedrevisionand/orbetterclarification,andthebestwaytopreventviolationsfromoccurringinyourbusinesses.President&CEOoftheNHLRAMikeSomerswillspeaktoAlcoholMarketingTips‐whatyoucanandcan'tdo.SandyRozek,alsooftheNHLRAandpastChairoftheLiquorAllianceProject,willspeaktohowtodevelopandimplementmoreeffectivetrainingpracticesandhowtogainbettercontrolsinthelounges/bars.Howtomaximizetheprofitabilityofabeverageprograminacontrolstate.SidoreLecture:JulieMertusTuesday,November17,2009PlymouthStateUniversity‐PlymouthNHSidoreLecture:JulieMertus.TheUnitedNationsandHumanRights.7p.m.SmithRecitalHall.Dr.MertuswilldiscussglobilizationandchangesintheUnitedNationshumanrightssystemthatprovidenewopportunitiesandanexpandedrangeoftoolstoaddresshumanwrongsandtoadvancehumanrights.Mertusisassociateprofessorandco‐directorofethicsatAmericanUniversity.ShehasparticipatedinhumanrightsprojectsinsuchdiverselocationsasVietnam,Brazil,China,JordanandSouthAfrica.FreeticketsatSilverCenterBoxOffice,(603)535‐ARTS.Contact:ProfessorMarkJ.Fischler,mjfischler@plymouth.edu.AnInternationalWeekEvent.http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/Fratello'sEntertainmentTuesday‐Thursday6:00PM~9:00PMFratello's‐799UnionAve.LaconiaNHLivepianointhediningroom.603‐528‐2022www.fratellos.comWineDownwithUSonWednesdaysWednesday,November18,2009SelectCommonManRestaurants‐60MainSt.Ashland,NHWednesdaysafter5pmAnybottleofwineonourWineListis1/2offafter5:00pmatLagoinMeredith,Foster'sBoilerRoomItalianFarmhouseinLincolnandtheCommonManRestaurantsinAshland,Lincoln,andPlymouth.MainOffice603‐968‐9330www.thecman.comCelebratingtheHarvest­HomeschoolClassesWednesday,November18,200910:00AM~2:00PMPrescottFarmEnvironmentalEducationCenter‐928WhiteOaksRd.,Laconia,NH03246EveryotherWednesday,Sept.23rd‐Nov.18th‐10:00am‐2:00pmCelebratingtheFallHarvest–HomeschoolClassesFee:$20M/$24NMperclassAges:7‐11Discoverthejoysofharvestingandeatinglocalfoods–especiallyfoodswithfascinatingnaturalandculturalhistoriesoftheirown.EachclasswillfocusonatraditionalNewEnglandfallfood,itshistoryatPrescottFarmandhowitplaysapartintheoverallecologyofthefarm.Eachclasswillincludeawalkortimeinthegarden,astory,andacookingprojectthatwillbuildonkids’senseofplaceinNewEngland.Wednesday,September23;10:00‐2:00Herbs:Tea&ButtersWednesday,October7;10:00‐2:00Walnuts,Butternuts&AcornsWednesday,October21;10:00‐2:00Pumpkins&PotatoesWednesday,November4;10:00‐2:00Apples:Sauce&CiderWednesday,November18;10:00‐2:00CranberriesIfyouhaveanyquestions,orwouldliketoregisteryourchildfortheseclassespleasesendanemailtoinfo@prescottconservancy.org.603.366.5695www.prescottconservancy.orgLeaves,WorkplacePrivacy&WorkplaceViolenceWednesday,November18,200912:00PM~1:00PMAmoskeagBusinessIncubator‐33So.CommercialStreet,ManchesterLearnaboutrequiredandcommonpracticesformandatoryandoptionalleaves,employeeprivacybothatandoutsideoftheworkplaceandbestpracticestoavoidoccurrencesoforliabilityforviolenceintheworkplace.PresentedbyAnneScheer,anattorneyatDevineMillimet.Workshopisfreeandopentothepublic.PleaseregisteratDevineMillimetorcontactjesse@abi‐nh.comformoreinformation.

Lakes Region Association – Tilton NH (603) 286-8008 LakesRegion.org Page 4 of 4 LittleExplorers:“Twinkle,Twinkle,LittleStar”Wednesday,November18,2009McAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDr.,Concord,NH03301November18th@10AMHowisastarborn?Howdotheyliveanddie?Makeandtakehomemobilethatillustratesthelivesofstars.For3‐4yearolds,childmustbeaccompaniedbyanadultwhocanhelpthechildcompletetasks.Onechildandoneadultcombo$10,$5eachadditionalchild/adult.271‐7827www.starhop.comTeacherWorkshop:“Stars”Wednesday,November18,2009McAuliffe‐ShepardDiscoveryCenter‐2InstituteDr.,Concord,NH03301November18th@9‐3:30Thisworkshopwillinvestigatethecharacteristicscommontomoststarsintheuniverse,includinghowtheyareborn,theirsize,color,shape,temperatureandluminosity.Particularattentionwillbegiventoourstar,theSun,andhowitisbeingstudied.Alsoconsidertheobjectsformedafterastar'sdemise,suchasneutronstars,whitedwarfsandblackholes.Costis$75,includeslunch.Membersreceive10%discount.$125extraforPSUgraduatecreditwitha$25registrationfeeperregistrationform.271‐7827www.starhop.comLunchandLearnSpaSeriesWednesday,November18,2009MountWashingtonResort‐BrettonWoodsNHMountWashingtonResortisofferinga“LunchandLearn”seriesatTheSpa,agreatwaytolearnmoreabouthealthandwellness.Joinusthe3rdWednesdayofeachmonthforthiseducationalserieswhichincludescomplimentaryuseofTheSpa’slounges,saunas,steamrooms,whirlpoolandbeautifulnewoutdoorpoolcomplexpriortooraftertheluncheon.PleaseRSVPtoTheSpaat603.278.4286www.MountWashingtonResort.comAdventureSeriesWednesday,November18,2009Patrick'sPub&Eatery‐Route11/11B,GilfordNH03249EveryWednesdayNight1/2offhotAppetizers:4:00PM‐6:00PMLiveMusicwithPaulWarnick7:00PM‐10:00PM*WinLotsofGreatPrizesfromourSponsors!Arriveby6:30andreceivetripleraffleticketsNeverACover!www.patrickspub.comLiveMusicWednesday&Thursdaynights,8pm‐11pmCactusJack's‐1182UnionAvenue,LaconiaNHEnjoylivemusicatCactusJack’sinLaconia,WednesdayandThursdaynightsfrom8pm–11pm,featuringgreatNewHampshireacousticacts.Alongwithlivemusic,thespecialbarmenuincludesWildWestSlidersfor$4.99,theMexicanFiestafor$9.99,andhalfpriceonallappetizersfrom9pmtoclosing.Entertainmentisfree.ClosedThanksgiving&Christmas.603‐528‐7800www.go2cjs.comStorytellingDinners­22ndSeasonThursday,November19,2009CornerHouseInn‐MainStreet,CenterSandwichNHEachstorytellingseasonbeginstheThursdaybeforeHalloween,andcontinueseveryThursdayevening(exceptholidays)throughtheendofMay.StorytellingDinnersbeginat6:30pm.Thecostis$19.95perperson(plustaxandgratuity)andincludessalad,entrée,glassofwine,dessert,andcoffee.FormoreinformationregardingtheprogramcontactDonBrownattheCornerHouseInninCenterSandwich,NH.Thephonenumberis284‐6219www.cornerhouseinn.comPSUTheatre:"RhinocerosNovember19‐21,2009PlymouthStateUniversity‐PlymouthNHNov.19‐21at8p.m.;Nov.21at2p.m.;Nov.22at3p.m.EugeneIonesco’siconicabsurdistplayexaminingapathyandconformity.WhenarhinoceroschargesacrossthetownonSundayafternoon,Beringerthinksnothingofit.Butsoon,rhinocerosesarepoppingupeverywhere,andBerenger’sworldisthreatened.Ticketsare$12foradults,$10forseniorsand$8foryouthattheSilverCenterBoxOffice,(603)535‐ARTSor(800)779‐3869.Contact:ProfessorElizabethCox,ecox@plymouth.edu.AnInternationalWeekEvent.http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu/