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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED ‘TIL LATE SUMMER.
Gorham has been designated an Appalachian Trail Community. Join us at 6 p.mn. on Friday, MaRch 27 for the Trail Town Designation Celebration, with a presentation beginning at 6:30 by Jeffrey H. Ryan, the Maine author of Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail. A Q&A will follow.
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is thrilled to host the 2020 New England Bill Koch League Festival, presented by the Valley Originals.
This festival is the marquee event of the Bill Koch League, the largest cross country ski program for children in the United States. Whether a child loves the adventure of cross-country skiing, enjoys playing with friends on skis, or wants to grow up to be a ski racer, the New England Bill Koch League has something for them.
The weekend will feature relay and individual races by age group, as well as a healthy mix of non-racing activities that all can enjoy.
The theme of 2020’s Festival will be “Superheroes” which will be a celebration of the inherent superpowers that exist in all of us—skiers, coaches, and parents alike!
More info & to register here.
Experience an unforgettable winter sunrise at treeline from the comfort of the Mt. Washington SnowCoach.
Our experienced SnowCoach drivers will take you to treeline (weather permitting) at 4,200 feet on the Mt. Washington Auto Road for a chance to watch the sun rise. We leave promptly at 5:45 am from the base lodge, and will not hold back the trip as we need to keep a tight schedule throughout the day for all our guests.
Even if we don’t actually get to the see the sun rise, you can be sure the early morning lighting at treeline will make for incredible and unforgettable scenes. Although you are riding in a heated van, you should dress warmly as you will have an opportunity to get out of the SnowCoach for pictures and to experience the weather on Mount Washington.
Reservations required. Book online here.
Experience the wonder of a night time winter walk in the woods. Join a Naturalist from the Appalachian Mountain Club on a guided snowshoe tour. We will use our senses (and no flashlights) to navigate the trails while listening for owls calling and exploring our senses.
Reservations required and tours fill fast. For questions, please call (603) 466-3988.
Reserve online here.
In conjunction with Outlaw Ridge Sled Dogs, Great Glen Trails offers you the chance to experience the exhilaration of dogsledding on our trail system.
Participants get to meet and greet the dog team, then take an intimate 4 mile tour on our trails.
Times: 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 departures from “The Annex” on the edge of the Glen House Hotel parking lot. Enter the Glen House and turn left to park near the Annex.
Pricing: $175 for two people for one hour tour.
More info here.
As the largest annual fundraiser of the nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory, we invite you to participate and to Seek YOUR Peak… While many hikers will choose the challenge of summitting Mount Washington, others will opt for alternative mountain treks, a short “nature hike” or even participate as a “virtual hiker.”
Ultimately the weekend is an incredible gathering of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts who have come together to Seek their Peaks in support of Mount Washington Observatory.
Join the fun: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/939568/ or https://www.mountwashington.org/calendar.aspx
Bryson Lang will be performing on Saturday, April 13, at 11 am at the Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall, 20 Park Street, Gorham.
Everyone from elementary school kids to senior citizens enjoy Bryson Lang’s interactive, family-friendly Comedy-Juggling show. Bryson uses ball-spinning, flying sombreros, giant bouncing rings, object manipulation, original comedy and audience participation for a unique and visual entertainment experience. He combines performance to music and comedy to create an exciting, interactive show. You will definitely see things you’ve never seen before and you’ll be laughing along the way.
The Reno Gazette Journal said, “A talented juggler who wins the audience with his charm.” Tahoe Spotlight Magazine called him, “Outstanding and a fast-paced mix of world-class juggling and comedy!” He’s technical, he’s fun, he’s silly and he’s entertaining.
Come see why Bryson Lang is “The Cure for the Common Show!”
The show is presented by the Medallion Opera House and sponsored by the Gorham Public Library and McDonald’s Restaurant in Gorham. Donations gratefully accepted at the door.
On Tuesday, April 9th, at 7 pm, one of the world’s most thrilling pianists, Andrew Willis, will be returning to the Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall, with a Baroque forte-piano in the Florentine tradition. The celebrated pianist will perform three of the six Partitas of J. S. Bach. Five years ago Andrew Willis played at the Medallion, delivering a memorable concert which brought the enthusiastic audience to its feet, begging for more. The concert, which is co-sponsored by Music in the Great North Woods, will be offered by donations at the door. Donations will help fund this summer’s Big Moose Bach Fest which is in its tenth year.
Andrew Willis performs in the United States and abroad on pianos of every era. Keenly interested in the history of the piano, he is a past president of the Southeastern Historical Keyboard Society and a Trustee of the Westfield Center for Historical Keyboard Studies. Willis has recorded solo and ensemble music for the Albany, Bridge, Claves, Centaur, and CRI labels, notably with Malcolm Bilson and other colleagues in the first complete Beethoven sonata cycle recorded on historical pianos. His recording of Op. 106 was hailed by The New York Times as “a ‘Hammerklavier’ of rare stature.”
Andrew Willis has appeared at the Boston Early Music Festival, and numerous others across the country. A Professor at the University of North Carolina Greensboro School of Music, Willis teaches performance on instruments ranging from harpsichord to modern piano, and for over a decade has directed the biennial “UNCG Focus on Piano Literature” symposium. Willis received the Doctorate in Historical Performance from Cornell University, where he studied fortepiano with Malcolm Bilson, the Masters from Temple University under the guidance of George Sementovsky and Lambert Orkis, and the Baccalaureate in Piano from The Curtis Institute of Music, where his mentor was Mieczyslaw Horszowski.
For more information, visit Music in the Great North Woods, www.musicgnw.org or the Medallion Opera House, www.medallionoperahouse.org.
The Medallion Opera House is pleased to present Carlos Angeles Olmeda who will perform live on Saturday, March 23rd at 7 pm, at the Gorham Town Hall, 20 Park Street, Gorham. Tickets are $12/adult and $8/student (18 & under) and will be available in advance at the Gorham Town Hall, White Mountain Café & Bookstore and online at www.medallionoperahouse.org.
Carlos hails proudly from the acoustic singer/songwriter school of performance. The big difference between Carlos’ songwriting and
performance styles and that of so many others is that Carlos’ music transports you to a wide spectrum of emotional and cultural destinations. It is almost inevitable that after his show, a fan will approach Carlos and say with genuine enthusiasm, “Wow! That was definitely not what I was expecting. How is it that you can change gears so effortlessly throughout your show?” He is quick to point out that Tri-cultural Pop is all about changing gears and realigning perspectives.
“My mother was always putting on this old, scratchy LP called Music
From Around The Globe, and I would sit mesmerized at how beautifully
diverse each song sounded. I believe that being born in Puerto Rico in
1960 spared me from the dreary fate of becoming a genre purist. It all
boils down to one thing: will the song I’m playing for you at this very
moment in time, move you?”
On any given night, fans can hear at least four different songwriting
styles in at least two languages performed with heartfelt passion as well
as sense of humor. Carlos has the innate ability to make each fan feel as
if the song was written for and sung directly to them. After the first two
or three songs, you begin to feel as though Carlos is in your living room. It feels like home!
Join us for our 29th year of the AMC’s International Dinner and Adventure Series! On March 13, sample the cuisine of Scotland, followed by a presentation with Peg Nation: From Sea to Silvery Sea, Sunrise to Sunset, Rain the Sunshine – Ten Days in Scotland.
Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine followed by an inspiring presentation. The family style dinner features four courses, including soup or appetizer, salad, entrée, bread, dessert. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers, and travelers!
2019 International Dinner prices: $21 AMC Members/ $24 for Non Members. Group Rate $20 for groups of 5 or more. Payment is required upon reservation. International Dinner packages are available starting at $49 per person, which includes dinner, the presentation, lodging at the Joe Dodge Lodge, breakfast and a trail pass at Great Glen Trails for Thursday. Dinner is at 6 pm, the program follows dinner. All programs are free and open to the public.
Reservations are recommended and appreciated. For more information or to make reservations call: 603-466-2727.