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Symphony NH Begins New Season With September Performances in Three NH Cities

CLICKHERExSeptember 25, 26, and 27, 2015

With a rich history beginning with its founding in 1923 by conductor and educator Elmer “Pop” Wilson, Symphony NH (until 2012 known as Nashua Symphony Orchestra) is the oldest professional orchestra in New Hampshire. Since 2008, when Music Director and Principal Conductor Jonathan McPhee joined the Symphony NH family, the orchestra has soared to new artistic heights, continually pushing the envelope with challenging programming and repertoire. Also serving as Music Director of Boston Ballet and Lexington Symphony Orchestra, Maestro McPhee was named the “Busiest Conductor in the World” in 2014 by bachtrack.com, beating out such notables as Andris Nelsons of BSO and Sir Simon Rattle of the Berlin Phil.

SNH’s programs include a series of first-class orchestral concerts each season in Nashua with run-out concerts around the state, chamber music concerts, the Picture This Educational Program for third graders, and the fourth grade String Program. Instrumentalists from the orchestra can play for your private event, and we’re always looking for talented professionals to join our ensemble.

We believe that classical music can build knowledge, foster personal growth and friendships and improve lives, and we value the communal joys uniquely attainable through live music. Symphony NH enriches the quality of life in New Hampshire through high-quality performances of orchestral music, and by taking a leadership role in music education opportunities for citizens of all ages.

Read about our conductor and learn who is on our Board of Trustees. Connect with us on Facebook or Twitter for regular updates, ticket giveaways, and behind the scenes. Stay on top of our upcoming events by signing up for our email list.

Amherst Town Library Fall Book Sale – Saturday, September 19

Calling all book lovers! Saturday, September 19 the Friends of the Amherst Town Library will be hosting their annual fall book sale. One of the largest book sales in New Hampshire, this event offers more than 14,000 books, DVDs and CDs, almost all of which have been donated by a book loving and generous community. The quality of the books is excellent and you can’t beat the prices! Special editions, collectibles, and rare books are available at competitive prices. Dealers are most welcome. Many books, especially the children’s books, are like new and make wonderful holiday gifts. Wise parents get there early with a big, sturdy bag!

The sale is held at the Amherst Congregational Church across from the Amherst Village Common where the Historical Society is holding Antiques on the Green at the same time. The doors open at 8:00 AM for members (you can become a member at the door for as little as $10 or enroll/renew online ahead of time at amherstlibrary.org/friends-library) and at 8:30 AM for the general public. New members may join at the door beginning at 7:30 AM. Prices are $1 for most adult books and only $0.50 for children’s books.

Early birds get the best selection, but after 1:15 PM, shoppers get the best prices! At 1:00 PM, the doors close for fifteen minutes. When the doors reopen, books are priced at $5 a grocery bag full (empty bags are provided at the door). At 2:30 PM, approved charities and SAU39 teachers are invited to take any books they would like free of charge. Please contact Kim Ayers if you are interested in pre-registering your charity at kayers@amherstlibrary.org

The book sale raises funds for special projects at the library including special collections, furnishings, and children’s room projects. It also puts good books back into circulation at minimal cost. To learn more about this book sale or “The Friends,” visit facebook.com/friendsoftheamherstlibrary.

Historical Society of Amherst Holds Antiques on the

Green Show & Sale September 19th

Visit the 20th annual “Antiques on the Green” event on Saturday, September 19, 2015 to find quality antiques in a quintessential New England setting. Held on the historic Amherst Village Green, this time honored show is hosted by the Historical Society of Amherst, NH. Proceeds support the varied missions of the Society including upkeep of the Wigwam Museum.

This year's musical lineup is better than ever! Noted guitarist Ron Hark will entertain with jazz, pop, rock, and country music stylings. Ron has shared the stage with music greats from Chuck Berry to Joe Cocker to Rascal Flatts. Singer and songwriter Sweet Harriet (Harriet Riendeau), is an acoustic musician with a repertoire of classic rock, country, folk, and bluegrass tunes. Rahel fuses jazz, folk, rock and world rhythms into a unique free-verse style.

Jason Hackler, of New Hampshire Antique Co-op, will appraise special antiques from 11:00 to 12:00. Quality antique dealers from all over New England will offer a wide selection of small and large antiques of interest including gardening tools and English garden décor, vintage kitchen tools, furniture, textiles, silver, ironstone, vintage jewelry, glass, pottery, art work, dolls, oriental rugs, vintage sewing items, holiday items, tools, American country items and more.

New to the show this year will be displays and demonstrations from local master craftsmen that compliment your antiques including original mohair teddy bears with a vintage appeal, hand dyed alpaca yarn and hand-woven items, reproduction antique decoys, quilts and much more. Our successful Treasures Table will also be back this year.

As always, Antiques on the Green will feature a variety of food from local vendors including the Amherst Fire Department's hamburgers and hot dogs, the AAUW's chili and baked goods, Preschool in the Village's apple turnovers, and more tasty treats. Amherst Garden Center will also decorate the green and offer farm stand items for sale.

The show is held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. rain or shine. Admission fee is $5.

Two museums owned and operated by the Historical Society are within walking distance of the Common and will be open the day of the show. There is no charge to enter the Wigwam or Chapel museums. For more information please see our website www.hsanh.org.

The NH Phil opens its season with world-class soloist, David Kim

September 19 and 20

Kim was named Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999 and appears as soloist with The Philadelphia Orchestra each season. Additionally, he performs with numerous orchestras around the world and appears internationally at festivals such as Brevard, MasterWorks (USA) and Pacific (Japan).

Highlights of Mr. Kim's 2015-16 season include teaching/performance residencies at Oberlin College, Bob Jones University, and The Boston Conservatory of Music, and continued appearances as concertmaster of the All-Star Orchestra on PBS stations across the USA and online at the Kahn Academy.

He has performed in recitals and speaking engagements across the United States, including a performance of the Brahms Double Concerto with cellist Hai-Ye Ni and The Philadelphia Orchestra under the baton of Donald Runnicles. Additionally, Kim launched the first annual David Kim Orchestral Institute of Cairn University in Philadelphia.

The orchestra of the Philharmonic is led by Music Director Mark Latham.

Mark Latham received his musical training at the Guildhall School (London), Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the University of Michigan, where he is currently a candidate for Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestral Conducting. He trained in violin and chamber music at Eastman, Juilliard, Aspen Music Festival and Banff Festival. He has studied violin with Masao Kawasaki, Dorothy DeLay, Ithzak Perlman and Eugene Drucker. info@nhphil.orgiinfo

Mary Poppins Lands at the Amato Center

September 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th

The Friends of the Amato Center announce their inaugural theatrical production, Mary Poppins. This production is a fundraiser to support the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley.

Mary Poppins has a cast of 84 (adults and children) from the surrounding towns of Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Nashua, Milford and Wilton. The musical will be supported by a 5-7 piece orchestra. In addition, the flying scenes will be produced by a professional production company to achieve the visual effects.

The Amato Center for the Performing Arts provides the rural Souhegan Valley area of Southern New Hampshire with a year-round venue for cultural arts. The Friends of The Amato Center is looking forward to being a vital part of this community.

The lead roles will be played by : Mary Poppins - Ashley Swanson/Merrimack, Bert - Colin Malette/Nashua, George Banks - Russell Arrowsmith/Amherst, Winifred Banks - Michelle Emmond/Amherst, Jane Banks - Evmorfia Alton/Amherst, Michael Banks - Jacob Erdody/Milford, Mrs Brill - Ellen Cunis/Amherst and Miss Andrews - Jennifer Fichera/Amherst.

Kevin Linkroum will be the director assisted by music director - Kim Whitehead, choreographer - Liz Calabria, costumer - Julia Bucklin, producers - Rita Piotrowski and Robin LaCroix.

Show dates are September 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th at 7:30 pm as well as September 20th and 27th at 3:00pm. Ticket prices are $18.00 adults, $15 students/senior, $8 for under 5 and are available at the door or on-line at www.amatocenter.org.

Beaver Brook Association invites the public to our 35th Annual Fall Festival & Nature Show

September 26th & September 27th 2015

This year there are two firsts for the Fall Festival. On Saturday September 26th, Re/Max is kindly donating their hot air balloon from 4 – 6pm weather permitting. They will be providing tethered balloon rides ($10 per person) as a fundraiser for Beaver Brook. This will provide an amazing opportunity to view Beaver Brook from the sky. So grab your cameras and take some wonderful photographs.

During the two day festival there will be many opportunities to get up close and personal with animals and nature. The second new event at our Fall Festival is on Sunday the 27th from 11 – 4. The Carriage Shack Farm from Londonderry NH will be bringing its petting farm. This is a great place for children of all ages and their families to learn about life on a small family farm. They offer an opportunity for everyone to learn, interact and enjoy the adorable assortment of clean, friendly farm animals such as potbelly pig, rabbits, ducks, etc. Beaver Brook is continuing its Call for Artists to make this event special. All original artwork by both amateurs and professionals is eligible. The accent of the artwork should be on New England settings but art reflecting a nature theme elsewhere in North America may be included. Beaver Brook will be accepting artwork for display from September 18th – September 21st, at Maple Hill Farm, 117 Ridge Road, Hollis NH. If you are interested in displaying your work at the Fall Festival all rules, details and entry forms can be accessed at www.beaverbrook.org. There is also a children’s art exhibit in the historic Cooper Shed and we encourage children of all age groups to submit their work.

The Fall Festival is the signature annual event of Beaver Brook Association and as well as the fabulous display of Artwork, there will be activities of interest for all age groups. More details of these activities can be found on the Beaver Brook website.

Beaver Brook Annual Fall Festival & Nature Art Show

Beaver Brook, Maple Farm, 117 Ridge Road, Hollis NH

September 26th & September 27th 2015

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FREE

Call: 465 7787

www.beaverbrook.org