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The Pirates of Penzance is wacky, irreverent and as entertaining today as it was when it first opened in 1879. The Pirates of Penzance spins a hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty. Thursday shows are at 7:30...

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The Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy presents “Justice: Faces of the Human Rights Revolution.” Photographs by Mariana Cook. June 25 – July 31 Tuesday – Friday 9-4. Opening Reception: Thursday, July 17 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mariana Cook will be at the opening to sign copies of her book, “Justice.” Mariana Cook traveled all over the...

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Bring your family to enjoy a new StoryWalkTM featuring Little Beaver and the Echo, presented in collaboration with the Holderness Library and Holderness Recreation Department. StoryWalkTM opens with family activities and refreshments on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Find StoryWalkTM behind the NH Fish and Game parking lot. Please park in town or at the Science Center, not in the lot...

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Enjoy the beautiful scenery at the summit of Mount Sunapee! Mount Sunapee is the perfect getaway in every season! Come take an aerial sky ride to enjoy the breathtaking summit scenery. Jump onboard our Summit chairlift and enjoy the trip as you ascend to the summit. Get off at the top and take time to experience the view. Eat your bagged lunch, read a book, or simply relax at the peak...

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Join the Mariposa Museum & World Culture Center from July 5, 2014, to January 31, 2015, for a special exhibition tracing the historic trail of chocolate around the world! Discover chocolate’s origins in ancient Mexico, find out what role Caribbean sugar played in the birth of the American candy shop, and learn how chocolate evolved from a drink into the delectable form we know...

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This unforgettable guided tour has something to delight everyone. Learn about the natural history of the lake, the wildlife that makes Squam so special and the people who have enjoyed these lakes for over 5,000 years. View locations where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed over 30 years ago. Watch Common Loons and Bald Eagles, regularly seen, but best viewed while nesting from May through...

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Meet live animals up close and learn from an experienced naturalist. These engaging talks feature a variety of animals, including birds, mammals and reptiles. Mountain lions are every Thursday at 12 p.m. Coyote is every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Visit our website for full list of animal talks

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See our two playful river otters have an early lunch. Our expert volunteers will tell you all about otter biology and ecology, while also serving up a tasty treat or two.

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The Inn on Golden Pond located in Holderness, NH offers a free ticket to a Moose Tour, a three-hour exciting guided tour through Franconia Notch and the White Mountains. Explore the forest and keep your eyes open for the largest and most elusive mammal in New Hampshire! To avail of this promo, add an extra night (Thursday or Sunday) to your weekend stay during the months of May, June, July,...

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We are delighted to join forces with our friends and colleagues at the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC). Offered twice a week these cruises focus on Common Loon conservation, biology, and monitoring. A Science Center naturalist joins an LPC biologist who guides the tour and discusses the work LPC does across the state and on Squam to protect these extraordinary birds. This special cruise...

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