Gender and the Cultural Legacy of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

Littleton Public Library 92 Main Street, Littleton

Led by Abby Goode of Plymouth State University.  What is it about Louisa May Alcott's Little Women that continues to inspire countless adaptations and popular culture references? Why does it resonate so strongly, even in our contemporary moment, when gender roles seem to have shifted so drastically from those of nineteenth-century New England? On the eve … Continue reading Gender and the Cultural Legacy of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

Old Tyme Christmas

Lancaster's Main Street Lancaster

Lancaster our Annual Old Tyme Christmas is great family fun, featuring music and local shopping. Stores on Main Street will be open offering free treats and specials in each individual store. Town Hall and Col. Town Rec Center will be filled with local artisans and their wares. Of course Santa will be there. At the … Continue reading Old Tyme Christmas

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at The Rocks

The Rocks Estate 4 Christmas Lane, Bethlehem

We invite you to join us at The Rocks Estate this holiday season to select a perfect tree from our farm. The Rocks has been described as a modern day Norman Rockwell Christmas scene, complete with the jingling bells of our horse-drawn wagon rides and marshmallows roasted to golden at our fire pit. The Rocks … Continue reading Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at The Rocks

Christmastime at Santa’s Village

Santa's Village 528 Presidential Hghy. (US Rte. 2), Jefferson

Thousands of twinkling lights set the stage for the magical Christmas season at Santa’s Village. Youngsters can whisper their Christmas lists to Santa, feed his reindeer, visit the elves and enjoy 18 Christmas-themed rides in the frosty air. Christmastime hours: November 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, and 27, and December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, … Continue reading Christmastime at Santa’s Village

St. Kieran Art Center Presents: The Nutcracker Ballet

St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin

The Robinson Ballet Company will present this seasonal favorite at the Berlin High School Auditorium. There will be no online sales for this event — please call (603) 752-1028 to reserve tickets. Advance ticket prices are $25, $20 and $15. All seats purchased on the day of the show are $25 (as available; this show … Continue reading St. Kieran Art Center Presents: The Nutcracker Ballet

AMC Presents: Death in the White Mountains

Appalachian Mountain Club, Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Route 16, Gorham

Author Julie Boardman discusses her book Death in the White Mountains, which details hiker fatalities and how to avoid being one. Evening programs are free and open to the public. Call to find out more or to be added to the monthly email list: (603) 466-2721 or outdoors.org/pinkhamhappenings.

Christmastime at Santa’s Village

Santa's Village 528 Presidential Hghy. (US Rte. 2), Jefferson

Thousands of twinkling lights set the stage for the magical Christmas season at Santa’s Village. Youngsters can whisper their Christmas lists to Santa, feed his reindeer, visit the elves and enjoy 18 Christmas-themed rides in the frosty air. Christmastime hours: November 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, and 27, and December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, … Continue reading Christmastime at Santa’s Village

The Granite State Ringers Christmas Concert

Tillotson Center for the Arts 14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook

Ring the Season! Sing the Joy! The Granite State Ringers present a wonderful Christmas Concert at the Tillotson Center. Their mission is "to promote the art of handbell ringing in New Hampshire." Admission $10/$5 Students.

Irish Christmas in America at the Rialto

Rialto Theater 80 Main Street, Lancaster

The Great North Woods Committee for the Arts will present a wonderful holiday concert, "Irish Christmas in America," at the Rialto Theatre in Lancaster. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the hugely popular "Irish Christmas in America" show features top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humour and boundless … Continue reading Irish Christmas in America at the Rialto

St. Kieran’s Presents: The Turning of the Year — A Holiday Celebration!

St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin

Seven times  All-Ireland accordion champion John Whelan teams up with American Roots band Low Lily and Scottish-style fiddler Katie McNally for a spectacular holiday mini-fest at St. Kieran's! Featuring traditional and original music from Ireland, Scotland, and America, this diverse and energetic show will help usher in the holiday season with a bang. This exclusive … Continue reading St. Kieran’s Presents: The Turning of the Year — A Holiday Celebration!