MusicA Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens’ timeless classic tale A Christmas Carol turns modern at the Rochester Opera House on Thursday, Friday & Saturday, December 20, 21 & 22 at 7:00 PM and on Saturday & Sunday, December 22 & 23 at 2:00 PM. We trace the life of miserly Scrooge from his childhood in the 1940’s through his adult-hood in the late twentieth century. Director Shay Willard weaves the magic of this beloved Christmas tale into a family-friendly story in a contemporary setting with the captivating sound of live, classic and modern music directed by Kathy Fink.

On Christmas Eve, Scrooge (Doug Decker) be-grudgingly dismisses Cratchitt (Greg Bell), Fred (Noah Nelson) and the rest of his long-suffering employees, who are anxious to celebrate the joyous holiday season. Scrooge, alone with his bah-humbug self, re-ceives a surprise visit by the ghost of his dead partner, Jacob Marley (Michael Turner). Marley must convince Scrooge not to follow his path to a dreary destiny. Jacob promises Scrooge a chance at redemption as he sends him on a journey through time - meeting bliss-ful and terrifying spirits (Erin Roberts, Whitney Smith and Shay Willard) along the way, who all help to teach Scrooge the true meaning of Christmas.

Reserve tickets online at www.rochesterop-

erahouse.com or call/stop by the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10-5 and two hours before the show. This show is sponsored by Eastern Propane & Oil, WHOM 94.9, Foster’s Daily Democrat, Bank of NH, Studley Flower Gardens, Broadview Animal Hospital

and Jeff St. Laurent & Service Now. The Rochester Op-era House is located in City Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester NH. The season continues with All Shook Up (Elvis Musical) 1/17-27.

Tickets: $16/$14

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Ed Gerhard presents his Christmas Guitar Concert

A portion of proceeds to benefit ACT ONE; Artists' Collaborative Theatre of New England.

New Hampshire’s own GRAMMY® Award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard will present his popular Annual Christmas Guitar Concert in its 30th year on Friday, December 14 and Saturday, December 15 at the Unitar-ian Universalist Church, 292 State Street, Portsmouth, NH. Showtime is 7:30pm. Doors open 6pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 at the door. AVAILABLE AT: Lovell Designs, Portsmouth; Exeter Music, Exeter; Ear Craft Music, Dover or by calling (603) 664-7200 or on the web at www.virtuerecords.com. Join us for this very special evening with one of the country's finest acoustic guitarists. Gerhard will perform soulful arrangements of well-loved carols, as well as his own concert favorites. Fans of guitar music and Christmas alike will want to be a part of this memorable show.

Gerhard is celebrating the highly anticipated release of his new CD "There and Gone," a collection of original compositions and covers including a stunning arrangement of "Imagine/Across the Universe," "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" and a concert favorite on

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Weissenborn, "Killing the Blues." His critically acclaimed holiday recordings, “Christmas” and “On A Cold Winter’s Night,” continue to garner raves. Boston Globe calls “Christmas,” “...the best holiday recording of the year... rivetingly lovely...this is a gem.” His music is featured in the Ken Burns' documentary "Mark Twain" and " The National Parks: America's Best Idea." Gerhard was

awarded a GRAMMY® Award for his inclusion on the CD “Henry Mancini; Pink Guitar” a collection of Henry Man-cini compositions. Gerhard arranged and performed Moon River.

In 2010 Gerhard’s CD “Luna” was Chosen by Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s 20th Anniversary List of 240 Essential Albums. “This soulful album of original compositions rich in melody, chordal complexity and stylistic variety proves why Gerhard is considered to have the most exquisite acoustic guitar tone on the planet.” - Acoustic Guitar Magazine. In the season of giving we are doing a food drive at the concert. Bring a non-perishable food item to benefit Seacoast Family Food Pantry and receive a $1-off coupon for any CD at the CD tables. One dona-tion per CD please.

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The Temptations, aMotown Legend comes to Lebanon Opera House

Motown Legends, The Temptations, perform live at Lebanon Opera House on Friday, November 30. Seats for the 7:30pm show are $39.50, $49.50 or $59.90. Tickets can be purchased at the Lebanon Opera House Box Office in person or via phone 603-448-0400, tickets can also be purchased online at www.lebanonoperahouse.org. For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the things You Do” turned the guys into stars.

An avalanche of hits followed, many of which -- “My Girl,” for instance -- attained immortality. “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t

Ballet Institute, Concord Community Music School’s Purple Finches Children’s Chorus, the Cabbageheads and Timbre Drums, aerial artists of Ciel Rouge Moving Company and Flipz Gymnastics. “It is so enriching to be able to bring such a large number of talented young artists from all over the region, together under one roof during this time of year. It truly lifts your holiday spirit and makes you feel warm inside!” said Brandi Nylen Reed, Artistic Director of Eastern Ballet Institute.

The holiday classic “The Twelve Days of Christmas” will feature prominently in the production, and will incorporate a varied mix of familiar holiday songs. White Birch Youth Ballet, Eastern Ballet Institute’s affiliate pre-professional performing company will perform a collaborative live music and dance work with the Cab-bageheads as well. Complementing the vivid choreog-raphy and costumes will be a spectacular eighteen-foot light up pear tree with a dancing partridge in her nest. The evening will close with a heart-warming sing-along led by students of the Purple Finches Children’s Chorus.

Tickets for The Twelve Days of Christmas are avail-able now by calling 603-225-1111, online at www.ccanh.com, and at the box office, located at 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and

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Healthy eats from farm market to family

Local. That's the buzzword when it comes to healthy eats these days. From the farm to the city, locally grown goods are keeping menus fresh and food lovers satisfied. This trend is on the rise in hot-spot restaurants around the nation and now it's never been easier to make fresh, culinary magic happen in your own home. Here's the trick to getting it done: learn the facts and become a produce professional.

The most obvious benefit of shopping local is taking garden-fresh, flavor-packed goods home for your family to nosh on. "You'll get the highest nutritional value foods by buying in season," says chef Lynn Krause, culinary academic director of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of St. Louis. If that's not enough to get your juices flowing, consider this: "Purchasing crops from various community farmers

boosts local economies and enhances sustainability practices by keeping food import/export needs down," according to chef Linda Trakselis, culinary instructor at The International Culinary School at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago. Buying produce cultivated within a 150-mile radius of your location may also increase the likelihood of ingesting products with fewer pesticides and protective coatings typically added during the shipping process.

When it comes to buying regional fruits and vegetables, chef Clare Menck, academic director of Culinary Arts at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Wisconsin, recommends cruising farmers markets. "It's best to arrive early and do a lap for price checks, product quality and available options. From there, let your menu be guided by seasonal items and begin picking your produce." Menck also suggests you develop a relationship with the farmers - ask for their pick of the week, recipe tips and preparation suggestions.

Farmers markets are also a great spot to pounce on the freshest proteins. "I always head for the specials; seek out the fresh catch of the day, fresh cut steaks and chicken specials to feature in meals," says Krause. Local poultry and shellfish is often inexpensive when compared to goods imported from other regions.

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First Night Portsmouth12/31/2012 (1:00PM) Launder those longjohns and knit some new

mittens because it’s time to cold roll- in a new year. Give up on 2011. Just drag-n-drop your To-Do list into your 2012 calendar, grab the cam, put on some glam and cram your family into the crowd in market Square for one final frozen piece of December. The entire Pro Portsmouth schedule is on the website for the taking. See you there. Market Square, Portsmouth, NH. Phone: 603-433-4398, Website: http://www.proportsmouth.org/firstnight.cfm

New Year's Eve Partybra-tion at Santa's Village

12/31/2012 (4:00PM) Santa welcomes you to his third annual New Year's

Eve Partybration. Father Time will turn the clocks ahead 4 hours, and begin celebrating the new year a bit early for our younger guests. It's a grand time to visit with Father Time, ride on all your favorite rides, and see great fireworks one last time this year. We'll celebrate from 4:00 - 9:00 pm only on December 31st, 2012. This all inclusive (food and non alcoholic drinks, rides and festivities) party will host a DJ who will take requests. There will be lots of activities for the entire family. As

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together and still get the kids to bed early by attending New Hampshire’s most unique year-end celebration. The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire will be hosting its annual Family New Year’s Eve Celebration on Monday, December 31 from 10 am - 3 pm with plenty of daytime merriment for all. The museum’s event is modeled after a festive New Year’s Eve party for adults. Visitors receive noisemakers and can create their own outlandish party hats to wear. At 11 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm, there are spirited “countdowns to midnight” that rivals Times Square celebrations with music and confetti. A glittering ball drops from the top floor of the museum as the last ten seconds of the year are counted down. Each visitor also receives a plastic “champagne flute” of ginger ale to toast the New Year with their fam-ily and friends. All New Year’s Eve Celebration activities are included in the regular price of museum admission ($9 for adults and children, $8 for seniors age 65+) and are free for museum members and children under age one. Event Fee: $9 adults & children, $8 seniors age 65+, children under age 1 admitted free. For more information, please call the museum at (603) 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org. 6 Washington Street, Dover, NH. Phone: 603-742-2002Website: www.childrens-museum.org

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Bethlehem Holiday Inns & Homes Tour

12/1/2012 (12:00PM) Each December the town's beautiful inns and

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Come experience the Little Town of Bethlehem, tour these beautiful properties, stamp your holiday cards at our post office, and if you want the freshest Christmas tree to take home, visit The Rocks Estate or Finnegans Fine Firs to take home a part of Bethlehem. Booklets with maps are for sale at Maya Papaya, Wren Gallery and the Bethlehem Visitors Center all located on Main Street, Bethlehem. Event Fee: $10.00 per person,

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Events son as you stroll through our beautifully deco-rated village. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride to the historic Captain Enoch Remick House for a leisurely tour and samples of Victorian-era confections. Warm up by the campfire, savor seasonal foods at the concession stand (extra cost), make crafts, listen to live music, and see historic holiday exhibits. Bring home deli-cious baked goods, candy, and Remick-Made products from our Museum store. Event Fee: $5 per person age 4 & over; member discounts. 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Remick Museum, Tamworth, NH. Phone: 603-323-7591, Email: msmith@remickmuseum.org

Mountain Garden Club Holiday Boutique

12/8/2012 (9:30AM) “Deck the Halls,” is the theme of the

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Vintage Christmas & Candlelight Stroll

12/1/2012 (4:00PM) Stroll through life in a simpler time as 350 years

of American history, winter traditions, and holiday celebrations unfolds around you in New Hampshire's oldest waterfront neighborhood. Come join us for: Historic houses from four centuries decorated in period regalia, hundreds of candles lighting the lanes and landscape, gingerbread house contest and display, live music and holiday entertainment for all ages, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday decoration demonstrations, traditional barrel making demonstra-tions, 18th century holiday hearth cooking Tinsmith demonstrations...and so much more! Event Fee: Adults $20.00, Children (5-17) $10.00, Children 4 and under are FREE. Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH. Phone: 603-433-1100, Website: http://www.strawbery-banke.org/index.

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Santa's Holiday Express12/1/2012 (10:30AM) Santa will be on board the train with mischievous

elves who will share their hot chocolate and cookies with everyone ! They'll take your picture, too, if you ask nicely, so be sure to bring your camera! Train departures at 11:30 & 1:30. Event Fee: Fares vary. Children under 4 are free in Coach! 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, NH. Phone: 800-232-5251. Email: info@conwayscenic.com. Website: www.conwaysce-nic.com

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12/1/2012 (11:00AM) A specifically designed event for the whole

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read the Night Before Christmas to your little ones and an apple ornament and candy canes are treats to take away. Enjoy some hot apple cider while your family photo is taken and produced as a gift to help remember your visit to DeMeritt Hill Farm and the Reason for the Season. Reservations are required for this event, please call 868-2111 to reserve your spot today! Event Fee: $85.00 before Thanksgiving $95.00 after Thanksgiving Register Early and Save! 66 Lee Road (route 155), Lee, NH. Phone: 603-868-2111. Email: info@demeritthillfarm.com. Website: www.demeritthillfarm.com

Celebrate the Season12/7/2012 (4:00PM) Celebrate the Season in downtown Hanover NH!

Join us for an evening of shopping, food, seasonal entertainment, and events, including the lighting of the Christmas tree on the Green, horse-drawn wagon rides, a model train display, and a special visit from Santa! Join us for this sparkling New England holiday celebration! Main Street, Hanover, NH. Phone: 603-643-3115. Website: www.hanoverchamber.org

Old-Fashioned Train Rides12/26/2012 (10:30AM) Conway Scenic Railroad will be running trains

during Christmas vacation week! Two Valley Train de-partures daily, Monday through Sunday. 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway, NH. Phone: 603-356-5251

Website: www.conwayscenic.com

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gift giver! The Holiday 4-Pack consists of four or more fully-transferable lift tickets which are valid any day during the 2012-13 ski season, including holidays and weekends. Tickets must be selected to at least two dif-ferent ski areas, with no more than 50% of the tickets from one ski area and are broken down into five price categories of $20, $30, $45, $58 and $68 per ticket.

Ski areas included in the offer are Loon Moun-tain, Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Mount Sunapee, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Cranmore Mountain, Pats Peak, Ragged Mountain, Black Mountain, King Pine Ski Area, Dartmouth

Skiway, Granite Gorge, and McIntyre Ski Area.Since there are limited ticket quantities available,

skiers and riders should make their purchase sooner than later to be sure to get their favorite ski areas. For details on Ski NH’s 4-Pack Lift Ticket Packages and to order, visit www.SkiNH.com or call 800-88-SKI-NH (800-887-5464).

Ski NH is the statewide association represent-ing 33 alpine and cross country resorts and more than 200 lodging and guest service properties in New Hampshire. For more information on ski areas, lodging packages, and updated winter events at Ski NH resorts, call Ski NH at (800) 88-SKI-NH (800-887-5464) or visit the Ski NH website at www.SkiNH.com.

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Appetizers • Soups & Salads • Sandwiches • Burgers • Omelettes • Dinner • Desserts • Kids Menu •

Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm225 Brady’s Plaza, Rt. 202 No. Peterborough • 603-924-9322

Good Eating Never Goes Out of Style!

LIVING YOUNGDAY SPA

• Massage • Pain Management

Francine Marchand,licensed esthetician/instructor/Reiki master

256, 2nd NH Turnpike Hillsboro, NH 03244www.livingyoungdayspa.com • 478-0304

Happy Holidays!Thank you for your patronage

Give a gift that’s sure to please...... purchase a Gift Certifi cate fr om Living Young Day Spa

Tues.-Sun. 10-5 • Closed Christmas Day 42 Kearsarge Mt. Road, Warner, NH

www.countrycobwebs1.net • 603-456-3033

And those Last Minute Gifts...We’ve Got Them!!

Country Cobwebs & Artisan’s Sampler

Browse through many Wonderful Giftsto fi ll your Holiday Baskets & Stockings.

Discover Unique Gifts and Handcraftsfor all your Christmas needs.

• Jewelry • Loons • Santas • Bears • Prints• Pottery • Herbal Soaps • Candles • Gift Baskets

and Baskets to fi ll with many Gourment Foods

Cranmore Mountain Cranapalooza

12/26/2012 (2:00PM) As guests finish up a day of skiing and riding or

arrive for the late day festivities, they can enjoy activi-ties beginning at 2pm. Activities change weekly and include fireworks on select dates, games with C-More, magicians and puppets, fireworks, face painting, hyp-notists, live entertainment, hot chocolate and s'mores around the fire pit and Après Ski with live music in Zip's Pub. 1 skimobile road, North Conway, NH. Phone: 603-356-5544. Website: www.cranmore.com

Ski NH announces 4-pack lift ticket packages

Packages offer savings of $10-$26 off weekend and holiday lift tickets and make a great gift-giving idea.

NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH – Ski NH introduces a new lift ticket package just in time for holiday shopping. Holiday 4-Packs are available only until December 20 and offer a savings of $10-$26 off weekend/holiday lift tickets. Tickets are fully-transferable, making them an excellent gift idea for family, friends or even the

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Holiday Arts &Craft Festivals

American Made Arts,Crafts, Food & Music!

Castleberry Fairs

December 7, 8 & 913TH Annual New EnglandHoliday Craft SpectacularArts & Crafts Food & Music

Rockingham ParkSalem, NH • Exit 1 off 93

Castleberry Fairs & Festivals

SAVE $2.00with this Coupon

Under 14 FREE • Limit 6 people per CouponNot to be combined with other discounts

castleberryfairs.com

For statewide media relations assistance, visit the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism’s media room at http://visitnh.gov/media/ or contact Mr. Tai Freligh at 603-271-2343, option #2.

2012 Hampton Christmas Parade12/1/2012 (1:00PM) Christmas is on its way and so is the 2012 Hampton Christmas Parade. Experi-

ence Hampton will host the Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 1, 2012. The fun starts at 1 pm as floats, bands, entertainers, marchers and Santa Clause… along with the Misses, make their way through Downtown Hamp-ton. Mark your calendar: Hampton celebrates the Christmas season in “SEA THE MIRACLES” on December 1ST at 1 pm To participate or for more information visit: www.experiencehamptonnh.org. Route 1, Hampton, NH. Phone: 603-926-8718. Website: www.experiencehamptonnh.org

Pats Peak New Year’s Family Celebration12/31/2012 (6:00PM) This New Year’s Eve Celebration will feature skiing, snowboarding, snowtub-

ing, 2-hour comedy show, Monte Carlo for raffles prizes, dancing to a live band, tasting stations, party favors, champagne toast and a midnight fireworks display. The party begins at 6pm, and the slopes are open until 10pm. Guests are invited to enjoy a range of entertainment that’s suitable for families. A “Party & Skiing" ticket allows access to every activity. “Party Only”, “Skiing Only” and “Tubing Only” tickets are also available. For ticket information and a schedule of events, check out www.patspeak.com. This is an all weather event. Tickets are non-refundable. 686 Flanders Road, Henniker, NH. Phone: 603-428-3245. Email: info@patspeak.com. Website: www.patspeak.com

Christmas on the Farm in Troy9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2012Experience the spirit of Christmas with a day on the farm. Join Santa on a tractor

drawn wagon ride, milk the cow and goat, collect eggs from our chickens, pony ride in the corral, make s'mores at the campfire and more. The Inn will be decorated for the season and you will have the op-portunity to make your own Christmas ornament and candy tree to take home. Savor hot chocolate made by Unbridled Chocolates at a chocolate tasting. Homemade bread, cookies, and chocolate and NH made products in our gift shop will be available to purchase. Use of the indoor pool (bring your own towel) and a delicious lunch are also included in this fun filled day. Prices are $25.00 per adult, age 16+ and $20.00 per child age 2-15. Reservations are re-quired. Please call The Inn at East Hill Farm at 603-242-6495 for more information.

Balsam Wreath Making Workshop12/1/2012 (9:00AM) Let us show you how to craft your own balsam wreath with greens harvested

on our farm. Beautiful decorative bows to adorn your wreath will be available for an additional cost. Hot chocolate and fresh baked goods will be served. Event Fee: 20 per person; includes all materials. Registration required by Tuesday, November 26. 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Remick Museum, Tamworth, NH. Phone: 603-323-7591. Email: msmith@remickmuseum.org

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