Spontaneity: Weekend of November 10 – 12, 2023
Check out what's going on this weekend (and this weekend only) across the Granite State
Are you itching to get out and try something new, but aren’t sure where to look and what to do? Have no fear, “Spontaneity” is here! In our new series, we’ll provide a region-by-region breakdown of events and activities from across the Granite State that you won’t want to miss. From arts and crafts, to hole-in-the-wall music venues, our short list will have something for everyone, no matter what you’re looking to do. If you see something you like, make sure you act fast- we’re only looking at what’s going on this weekend.
Seacoast:
Seacoast Artisans 24th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Show
Nov. 11, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Great Bay Community College
320 Corporate Dr. Room SW113., Portsmouth
It’s that time of year again! The Seacoast Artisans Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Show is back for a 24thyear. Stock up on all of your locally made gifts – you’re sure to find something for everyone! From felted snowmen, clothespin ornaments, hand poured candles, pottery and more, you’ll be delighted with all the Seacoast Artisans Fine Arts and Crafts Show has to offer.
Learn to Sew Sweater Mittens
Nov. 12, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Seacoast ArtSpot
2992 Lafayette Rd. Unit 3, Portsmouth
Have you seen all those gorgeous hand sewn mittens at craft fairs? They are warm, snuggly and make a great gift. Jan is their sewing specialist and will walk you through the process from cutting to finishing and leaving with your mittens. Basic sewing machine experience necessary. They have 6 Baby Lock sewing machines in their sewing studio that you are welcome to use or feel free to bring your own. There will be some sweaters available to use or if you want a specific color or pattern feel free to bring your own sweater or two if you like coordinating and two-tone mittens. Thrift shops are great for finding cool sweaters. Jan will provide the lining material. Any questions email seacoastartspot@gmail.com
Merrimack Valley:
NH 39th Army Band Veterans Day Concert
Nov. 10, 7 p.m.
Capitol Center for the Arts
44 South Main St., Concord
The 90-minute audio visual experience will feature the NH 39th Army Band and some of the best civilian musicians in the Granite State. The performance will include a wide variety of music genres including: rock, country, pop, jazz, and of course, patriotic classics. This event is open to veterans of all ages, their families, and the general public. Tickets for this event are free for all and expected to go fast, so get your tickets asap.
Veteran’s BBQ
Nov. 11, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Manchester Harley Davidson
115 John E. Devine Dr., Manchester
Rev up your engines and mark your calendars because Harley Davidson Manchester is hosting a special Veterans Day BBQ just for you, the motorcycle community! Join Manchester Harley Davidson as they come together to honor veterans, enjoy some great food, and share stories of their two-wheeled adventures. Plus, there will be a special surprise gift for veterans.
Snowman Fair
Nov. 11, 9 a.m- 2 p.m.
Bow Mills United Methodist Church
505 South St., Bow
Come and enjoy the fun of Christmas Shopping at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church Snowman Fair! Spend your Sunday enjoying a beloved holiday tradition. There will be a bakery shoppe, holiday crafts, themed gift baskets, gifts for pet owners a jewelry table and so much more. There will also be a Christmas Cafe with breakfast and lunch items.
Monadnock:
Piano Trios by Mozart and Tchaikovsky
Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Stonewall Farm
242 Chesterfield Rd., Keene
Cello sensation, Guy Johnston joins Artistic Directors Louisa Stonehill & Nicholas Burns for this program of unmissable piano trios. Guy Johnston is one of the most exciting British cellists of his generation. He has performed with many leading international orchestras including the London Philharmonic, Ulster Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, NHK Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony, Britten Sinfonia, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, Moscow Philharmonic and St Petersburg Symphony. Guy Johnston plays the 1692 Antonio Stradivari cello known as the “Segelman, ex Hart” kindly loaned to him through the Beare’s International Violin Society by a generous patron. Stonewall Farm is a magical place to experience live chamber music. As a wooden structure, the whole building becomes part of the instrumental ensemble and the acoustics perfectly surround the audience with sound. The Park Theatre is an unforgettable place to experience live chamber music. With tiered seating, every comfortable seat in the house has a perfect view of the musicians and the acoustics are truly excellent, allowing the audience to hear even the smallest of details in the music.
quickies: an evening of tiny plays
Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
The Edge Theater
310 Marlboro St., Keene
The Edge Ensemble Theatre Company will present an evening of short plays at its new home at 310 Marlboro Street, Suite 112, Keene. Four directors will take on 8 short plays, written by 4 different playwrights. All of these short plays are charming, funny, and offer many visual delights! The production will include a little something for everyone: reincarnation, magical seagulls, the apocalypse, magical key lime pie, boudoir photography, magical fortune cookies, internet dating, and catwoman and batman!
Milford Veterans Day parade
Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m.
The assembly area for the parade is at the American Legion located at 15 Cottage Street in Milford and the parade route will be: from the American Legion to the Milford Oval via Garden Street and Union Street, then onto the World War I, World War II and Korean War Memorials.
Lakes:
Canterbury Community Indoor Farmers Market
Nov. 11, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Canterbury Elementary School gym
15 Baptist Rd., Canterbury
Make sure you stock up on all the fresh foods you can before the winter! The Canterbury Farmers Market has moved indoors for the last two Sundays of the season. You won’t want to miss out on all of the locally grown and made goods before the winter freeze.
Holiday Pies Pt. 1: Homemade Crusts
Nov. 11, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Prescot Farm
982 White Oaks Rd., Laconia
Does the thought of making a pie from scratch fill you with dread? Worry no more, Prescot Farm has got you covered! With their two-part pie making workshop, you can learn the ins and outs of fearlessly making a delicious pie, that will leave your in-laws begging for your recipe! You’ll learn how to make the perfect flaky pie crust, and the secrets of fruit and custard filled pies.
Dartmouth/Sunapee:
Instrument Petting Zoo
Nov. 10, 4 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Kilton Library
80 Main St., West Lebanon
Get your hands on an instrument! At this event UVMC faculty and friends will bring instruments of all shapes and sizes for you to try and explore. They’ll have child-sized stringed instruments so that little ones can have the right fit, and interesting options for adults as well! This event will also include wind and brass instruments, harps from the Vermont Harp Center, and percussion.
Incredible Edible Gifts
Nov. 11, 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Coop Food Store
12 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon
Join the Coop Food Store for an incredible class filled with mouthwatering delicacies and edible gifts that will leave you wanting more! Celebrate the season with treats from your kitchen as we create edible gifts like hot cocoa mix, jar cookies, or cocoa bombs! This is a hands-on cooking class. Instead of group cooking and family style eating, everyone will have their own station, utensils, equipment, and ingredients.
Lebanon Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
Nov. 11, 11 a.m.
The Lebanon Veterans Day parade will begin at the CCBA Community Building and end at Colburn Park with a ceremony following the parade in Colburn Park. A free luncheon follows at the American Legion Post. Prior to the parade, a free breakfast will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for Veterans at the American Legion Guyer/Carignan Post 22 (189 Mechanic Street, Lebanon).
White Mountains:
Sketching from Specimens: Nature Drawing Class
Nov. 11, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.
The Mountain Conservation Center
1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany
Let’s explore what’s in the drawers! Turtle shells, skulls, insects, and more. Even mounted specimens can be accessed in this class. Drawing what we see in nature is one of the best ways to connect with nature. But what’s it like to see and feel an animal’s skull up close? Or a bird’s toes? This workshop is an opportunity to touch, feel, and hold some natural artifacts that we wouldn’t be able to handle, or shouldn’t, in an outdoor, live setting. This workshop is open to anyone with an interest in drawing and nature, no experience required.
ACTS at Settlers Green Bring a Friend Weekend
Nov. 11, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Settlers Green
2 Common Court, North Conway
Come see ACTS (Assistance Canine Training Services) at the Settlers Green Bring a Friend Weekend! They will be giving away shopping bags, water, and will host a raffle. You can also stop by and meet the dogs!
Great North Woods:
Roost.World with Pond Halo & DJ Non-Prophet
Nov. 11, 5 p.m.
The Loading Dock
35 Mill Street, Suite D, Littleton
Are you ready to boogie down to some electronic and synth dancepop? Roost is like finding an old pair of rollerblades in the closet… tossing ‘em on and boogyin’ on downtown to the laundromat, next to the graveyard, to pick up your clothes you forgot the other day. Then on a joyous afternoon ride home you spot Eugene at the ‘ole full-service gas station and stop to smoke a few smokes and talk about things that just don’t matter. Pond Halo brings a beat driven improvisational take on some of the stranger corners of the monoculture, and DJ Non-Prophet has heard the stories, and now he’s preparing to to leave this universe in search of the super-penultimate rhythm of life, love, and peace. The essential rhythms found percolating up through mento and ska, simmered down with a blend of rocksteady and roots, burst through the atmosphere with the power of a thousand rocket engines as they are created and distributed through the powerful dub delivery system. Rockers, rude boys, lovers, and steppers rejoice together in this demonstration of the force that will power DJ Non-Prophet’s inter-reality quest. Channel your energy on the dance floor, and help fuel this ship!
Have an event we should know about or that should be considered for the next edition of “Spontaneity”? Shoot me an email at EGonzalesVerdi@nhmagazine.com
