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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
Arts
River Valley Artisans Wine & Art Tour
WESTMORELAND – The 10th Annual River Valley Artisans Wine & Art Tour 2021 will be held on September 11th & 12th from 11am to 5pm on both days, rain or shine. Over 20 juried artisans will gather at one of two wineries in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. You will have an opportunity to sample and purchase wines, eat lunch, and purchase that special gift(s) from a variety of artisans including woodworking, paintings, stained glass, weaving, leatherwork & much, much more. Each of the wineries has their own selection of wines to offer and there will be some artisans inside and others outside in tents at each location with social distancing observed. Come spend some time in beautiful southwestern New Hampshire and check out our website for more details. www.rivervalleyartisans.com
• Poocham Hill Winery, 226 Poocham Rd, Westmoreland, NH 03467
• Summit Winery, 719 Hwy 12, Westmoreland, NH 03467
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Elaine Farmer, Amherst Artist, is Featured in Concord Art Exhibit
Amor Caritas (Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park in Cornish, NH) 18 x 24” oil on hardwood panel
By Elaine Farmer
CONCORD, NH - An art exhibit titled Around New Hampshire, featuring Elaine Farmer, a member of the New Hampshire Art Association will be on exhibit at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce beginning September 21. This exhibit is sponsored by the New Hampshire Art Association and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. Exhibit location is at the Chamber’s Visitor Center at 49 South Main Street, Suite 104 in Concord, NH. Exhibit runs September 21 through December 16.
Elaine’s artwork will feature oil paintings embodying New Hampshire’s iconic views and ideals ranging from mountain lakes and birch tree woods to historic landmarks. Check the Chamber’s website for hours before visiting as they may vary: https://www.concordnhchamber.com/
NH Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Performs October 16 & 17 at Salem High School
As we see kids waiting for school buses, NH Phil musicians are preparing for the upcoming 2021-2022 concert season. On Saturday, October 16, 2021, and Sunday, October 17, 2021, The NH Philharmonic Orchestra will perform as a full orchestra for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began. The Phil is back, with masks on, bringing the healing powers of music to our audiences and marking the orchestra’s fourth season at Seifert Performing Arts Center at Salem High School. Tickets for the upcoming concerts, which includes Barber’s haunting Adagio for Strings and Tchaikovsky’s forceful and triumphal Symphony 5, go on sale this coming Tuesday online at www.nhphil.org.
The 2021-2022 concert season also includes our annual Holiday Pops concert, complete with Santa conducting the orchestra. Our February winter concert takes our audience on musical voyages that includes Schumann’s Symphony 3 and Wagner’s Prelude to Das Rheingold. In April of 2022, we will revisit the Drawn to the Music children’s artwork from our cancelled March 2020 concert with a performance of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. No new submissions for Drawn will be accepted this year. We finish the season with the always fun and entertaining Broadway Hits concert!
We will be announcing additional community concerts at venues around the state in the coming months. Our first community performance took place at Searles Castle on August 18th at the Salem Chamber Hidden Jewel event.
Phil for Hire string quartet. Brooke LaMonica, Dorothy Braker, Theresa Cleary, Lilly Innella (l-r)
Toni DeGennaro photo
Please check out https://nhpo.booktix.com/ to purchase in-person or live stream tickets. Our box office will be closed before each concert until further notice, and tickets for in-person concerts must be purchased online in advance. You must purchase a live stream “ticket” in order to receive a unique URL link that will be emailed to you after your live stream ticket purchase.