Francofest Un Petit Dejeuner Canadian (Breakfast) at St. Kieran Art Center

Come join us for a taste of homemade French cuisine. The breakfast, which includes crepes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, breads and fruit, will be served cafeteria style in the main hall starting at 10:15 a.m. Coffee, tea and water will be included and mimosas and other beverages will be available for an additional fee.

Tickets for the breakfast will be $12.00 per plate and should be purchased in advance at the arts center office, by phone and on line at www.stkieranarts.org via the performing art series link.

At 2:00 pm, French Culture will be alive and kicking. New to the arts center is the high energy, men’s a cappella group, Musique a Bouches. Five male voices, firmly established as leaders in a cappella arrangements accompanied by rhythmical foot tapping, join together in a vibrant blend of harmonies. Musique à bouches explore traditional repertoire and take you on a voyage through traditionnel québécois as well as European traditional songs and folk singalongs.

Tickets for Sunday’s performance are $15.00 for adults/$10.00 for those under 18 and are available in advance (at the center office or online for a small fee) or at the door on the day of the concert.

The GNWCA Presents Rock On at Colebrook Country Club

If you enjoy retro-Rock music from the 1960s and ’70s and like to dance, the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts invites you to the Colebrook Country Club on Saturday, Nov. 3. That night local favorites Rock On will be turning out the hits from yesterday.

The show begins at 7 p.m. and the Country Club will have the dance floor down and ready to roll. Rock On features Jules Rancourt on guitar, Katie Rancourt on drums, Bernie Walling on guitar and Tom Jordan on bass. Jules has been a veteran of the music scene for decades, starting off with rock music of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, exploring country music in the ’90s, and returning to vintage rock with the creation of Rock On. Jules is joined by longtime collaborator Bernie Walling of Bloomfield, Vt., who brings his surf guitar licks out in full force. Tom Jordan, a member of multiple area bands, holds down the bass lines, and the real fire in the group comes from the drumming of Jules’ daughter, Katie. Her aggressive performance of “Wipe Out” is always a crowd pleaser wherever the band goes. Expect everything from The Beatles to Bryan Adams to Creedence Clearwater Revival, and everything in-between.

Tickets are $15 and available at Fiddleheads, 110 Main St., Colebrook, online at www.gnwca.org or at the door. For more information on this and other GNWCA shows, find the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts on Facebook, visit www.gnwca.org or you can call 237-9302 or 246-8998.

NH Open Doors

Experience the best New Hampshire has to offer during this weekend-long touring and shopping event.

During this statewide tour, artists, craftsmen, and businesses owners are opening their doors with special activities and promotions.

  • Shop (tax-free) for locally-made art, food, and other products
  • Get an inside look at artists and craftsmen working in their studios
  • Taste locally-sourced products from food purveyors
  • Connect and engage with NH’s cultural heritage
  • Take the road less traveled and visit our main streets, big and small
  • Spend the night in a cozy accommodation overlooking NH views

Rec After Hours at Mt. Prospect Ski Area

Rec After Hours comes to Lancaster! The recreation starts at 5 p.m. with hiking and mountain biking followed at 6 p.m. by food and drink there at Mt. Prospect Ski Tow, Rte. 3, 2 miles south of downtown Lancaster. Come to have fun, be merry, and network with other recreation-minded North Country denizens!

5 p.m.: Hiking and biking on Mt. Prospect led by local aficionados. Meet at the parking lot. Tour the hut, yurt, and glades.

6 p.m.: Food and drink provided by Mt. Prospect’s own grill maestro Miller. Feather boas optional!

7:30 p.m.: After After Hours at the Copper Pig in the old Lancaster Bank Building at Main & Middle Streets in Lancaster.

Rec After Hours creates forums for NH’s amazing recreation communities to get together, network, and share plans while also having a good time.

 

 

Sip & Paint (The Notch) at AMC Highland Center

No Experience Required! Fun for the absolute beginner to the seasoned artist.

Spend an afternoon of creativity with guided instruction, a break for savory snacks, and ending with a four-course, family-style dinner at 6 p.m.

Instructor Melanie Levitt from Jackson Art will guide you step by step. Dinner, snacks and all painting supplies included for $95 (AMC members $90). Wine and local craft beer available for purchase. We will provide you with a smock, but please wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on.

Call (603) 278-4453 to reserve your spot. Reservations required.

PRKR Mtn. Trails 5K Zombie Challenge

Come to Remich Park in Littleton and try to navigate the 5K Zombie Challenge course without being eaten by a zombie!

Runners will navigate a 5K course wearing a belt with two flags. They can work with other runners to outsmart the zombies who will be chasing them through the course. There are “safe” zones and “Zombie” zones throughout the course. No pushing, shoving allowed. It’s basically flag football with zombies.

Food and refreshments  supplied. Costumes are encouraged. All proceeds go to PRKR Trails.

Cost: Zombies – $10 – must have costume or makeup; Adult runners – $20; Kid runners – $10; Family package – $40.

Questions? Call (603) 444-3437 or email [email protected].

AMC Pinkham Notch Presents: The People’s Forest (film)

The story of the White Mountain National Forest. A film about one of the greatest environmental comeback stories in American history. A David Huntley film.

Pinkham Happenings Programs begin at 8 p.m. and are free and open to all. Call to find out more or to be added to our monthly email list: (603) 466-2721 or outdoors.org/pinkhamhappenings

Berlin Jazz at St. Kieran Arts Center

Jazz. Big Band. Smiles. Berlin Jazz has been a fall tradition at St. Kieran’s for many years. The 18-member big band will again amaze the audience with music from the big band era and a variety of jazz hits from their vast repertoire.

Tickets: $12.00 adults / $8.00 under 18

Annual Sled Dog Pawsta Party

Come join the amazing canine athletes at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel for an afternoon of furry fun! Includes Pawsta Lunch & Meet and Greet with the Sled Dogs! $15 per person, ages 13+; $10 per person, ages 2-12

Noon to 1 p.m.: Pawsta Lunch

2:30: Raffle Winners announced

3 p.m.: Discounted Rides ($20 per person, limited space available; first ome, first served)

Info: (603) 545-4533 or [email protected]

Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns

The Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns takes place over three days in downtown Littleton. Many events are planned, including the lighting of the pumpkins illuminating the Ammonoosuc River, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

  • Noon–5pm (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday) – Pumpkins that have already been carved may be dropped off at Littleton Bike & Fitness. Candles will be provided.
  • 6pm – Annual Boofest at the Colonial Theater in Bethlehem featuring Marko The Magician. More information at bethlehemevents.org
  • 7pm – 11pm – Live Music & Costume Party at The Loading Dock featuring Mad Cat Habitat $10 – All ages – Doors @ 6:30p. This night will be a diverse musical offering to the realms of hallowed out pumpkins. Not to be missed! Visit theloadingdocknh.com for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

  • 10am–12pm – Annual Littleton Police Department Halloween Festival at Littleton High School for grades K–6. Pumpkin carving contest, bouncy houses, Home Depot kids build kits, face painting, donuts and cider. Participants are encouraged to bring a ready-to-carve pumpkin (scooped out); there will be a limited number of pumpkins available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 11am -6pm – Deep Earth Arts Open House They’ll be opening their new studio space at 97 Main Street for an Open House celebration! Come by to check out our new space and all the different retail offerings we have. Josh will be offering 20-minute readings for $20 starting at 2 pm and we’ll be there right up until the Gathering of the Jack o’Lanterns begins at 6 pm!
  • Noon–2pm – Chili Cook-off at the Littleton Food Co-op. Visit littletoncoop.com for more information
  • 1pm – 4pm – Become a Zombie for the evening’s festivities and Zombie Walk! Stop by Aylakai on Main Street. You bring your costume they’ll help with the makeup.
  • 2pm–4pm – Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Main St. and Mill St. Look for “Welcome Trick or Treaters” signs in participating shop windows. No Sign, No Treats!
  • 3pm–9pm – Rock climbing, trampoline bungee jumping, basketball, and duck pond with Vertical Entertainment. Glow-in-the-dark novelties will also be available. Tickets $5-7 per activity.
  • 3pm–9pm – Food Trucks Fill up with delicious food from local vendors and food trucks located along Riverglen Lane.
  • 3pm–6pm – The Pumpkin Patch Hangout at the First Congregational Church. Warm food and kid-friendly activities available. Visit 1stconglittleton.org for more information.
  • 5pm – Zombie Walk All Zombies are encouraged to meet at Aylakai on Main Street for the ghoulish infestation of the Riverwalk Area.
  • 5pm–8pm – Snacks & Treats at the Littleton Senior Center including a variety of delicious baked goods, warm beverages and more!
  • 6pm–9pm – The Haunted Organ at the Riverglen Gazebo Presented by Dick Alberini.
  • 6pm–9pm – Gathering of the Jack‘O’Lanterns. View hundreds of pumpkins carved by members of the community, illuminating the Ammonoosuc River. Enjoy a bonfire built and lit by the Littleton Volunteer Fire Department.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

  • 12:00pm Zombie Run/Walk to benefit Parker Mountain Trails – Sponsored by Littleton Bike & Fitness, Parker Mountain Trails & Littleton Parks & Recreation. Stay tuned for more details!