Archive for the ‘Winter Events’ Category
January 18th, 2012 by donnanandersen
100 Anniversary Dartmouth Winter Carnival Sculpture - The Cat In The Hat, Dr. Seuss
From February 9 – 11, 2012 Dartmouth will host its Winter Carnival. Held since 1911, this winter fun time was ranked 6th in the world by National Geographic Traveler. You can support Dartmouth’s ski teams at both the Dartmouth Skiway and the Oak Hill Ski Touring Center on February 10 & 11. You can take a tour of the Baker Hill Library Bell Tower on February 11 & 12. You can combine those activities with concerts, great food from local eateries, a tour at the Hood Museum and a visit to the Green where an enormous snow and ice sculpture awaits. And then there is the Occum Pond Party on Saturday, February 11 from 12 noon to 3 pm. Don’t miss this part of the winter bash with games, food, music and sleigh rides for all ages – the only prerequisite is to be young at heart! Only 7 miles from the Dartmouth Skiway, Breakfast on the Connecticut is right in the thick of some of the best competitive collegiate skiing.  Come back in the late afternoon for hot chocolate and goodies while you get ready for the evening’s fun. To enjoy winter you must find a way to play in it – here is your chance at Dartmouth’s Winter Carnival, 2012!
Tags: Dartmouth Skiway, Dartmouth Winter Carnival 2012, Occum Pond Party 2012
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January 6th, 2012 by donnanandersen
The Walking Trails At The Fells in Summer
Although The Fells Main House is closed for the season, there is another world to explore during the winter. The ground is frozen, many of the bushes wrapped to ward off the nibbling deer and the fountains are drained. But if you stand quietly amid the frozen gardens you will be aware of new sights and sounds. Be dazzled by the many colors of the winter Heather Bed, listen to the music of the rustling foliage & observe the winter birds including cardinals. The trails are easily accessible and the grounds are open for self-touring, dawn to dusk every day. You can hike, snowshoe or Nordic ski – conditions permitting. Or attend one of the following activities:
January 14, 2012 Saturday 1-2:30 pm
Trail Walk: Snowshoeing (or Winter Hiking) and Winter Tree Identification
Join veteran trail walk leaders Dave and Fay Barden for a snowshoeing or hiking trek along the trails at The Fells. Eduvcation Director, Michael Caduto, will point out tips for identifying trees in the winter. Free,
February, 26 2012 Sunday 1 – 2:00 pm
Family Snowshoe Walk: Animals In Winter
Bring your snowshoes and join Kathleen Stowell, Education Director of the Lake Sunapee Protective Association, as she leads a winter walk on the grounds of The Fells. Members free, nonmembers $5 per family.
There is another world to explore when you embrace winter and find a away to play in it! Stay at Breakfast on the Connecticut and we will show you how!
Tags: Lake Sunapee Activities, The Fells, Winter At The Fells
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January 6th, 2012 by donnanandersen
Northern Stage 2011 - 2012 Season
I have had the privilege of attending many shows in NYC’s Broadway and Hartford’s, Bushnell but last night I had the opportunity to view a real local treat. Northern Stage brought the musical “Annie” to real life on its stage at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction. We are all familiar with the setting; 1933; the music, “It’s the Hard Knock Life”, “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” and of course, “Tomorrow”; and the story of Little Orphan Annie & Daddy Warbucks. What was so special is the intimacy of the theater – there is not a bad seat in the house and what’s more you feel you are part of what is happening on stage. Add to that the quality of the equity performers from NYC and, in this case, the local talent and you have a recipe for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Lyme can even boast a rising star in Margaret Finley, a fifth grader, who played Annie. The run for Annie will end on January 8, 2012 but never fear Northern Stage has an incredible line-up during its season:
Les Liasons Dangereuses
January 18 – February 5, 2012
M. Butterfly
February 15 – March 4, 2012
Red
March 14 – April 1, 2012
Chicago
April 11 – May 6, 2012
What a wonderful night out – eat at the Tip Top Cafe, attend a Northern Stage production, stay the night at Breakfast on the Connecticut and have a wonderful breakfast the next morning.
Tags: Briggs Opera House, Northern Stage, Theater in the Upper Valley, Theater in Vermont
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November 8th, 2011 by donnanandersen
Long River Studios Celebrates 20 Years
Located on Main Street in Lyme, NH, Long River Studios sits filled with the creative offerings of local artists & crafters. A volunteer-run cooperative, Long River was formed in 1991 to try to connect local artists & crafters with the local community and help them make a living. Currently, Long River represents 75 artists and crafts people from a wide sampling of medium. Within its walls, you will find sculpture, photography, jewelry, needlework, painting and basketry just to highlight a few. Long River Studios is open year round and hosts three annual exhibits. Long River Studios is one of the focal points for the village of Lyme and once though its doors you get a feel for the New Hampshire region known as the Upper Valley. If you stay at Breakfast on the Connecticut stop by Long River and pick up that one of a kind holiday gift.
Tags: Long River Studios, Lyme NH, Upper Valley Artists, Upper Valley Crafts
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June 1st, 2011 by donnanandersen
Connecticut River Byways
“Connecticut” comes from the Abenaki word “Quinnetukut” which means “Long River”. Begining its journey in the far northern reaches of New Hampshire in a chain of lakes emerging from a high elevation beaver pond and ending at Long Island Sound, the Connecticut River unites New Hampshire and Vermont for over half its 410-mile length. The history of New England’s longest and most powerful river goes all the way back to the time of glaciers, the Abenaki living on its banks and to the colonial settlements whose architecture can still be seen in many of the Connecticut River Valley’s villages and towns.   It is the flow of people, commerce and culture that has characterized the history of the river. Ten river towns , strung like pearls along the Connecticut River Byway in Vermont and New Hampshire, offer traveler information and services. At the Waypoint Welcome Centers of Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Windsor, White River Junction, Wells River and St. Johnsbury, all in Vermont and Claremont, Woodsville, Lancaster, and Colebrook, all in New Hampshire, you will discover the special natural, cultural, historical, and recreational attractions of the regions served by each welcome center. Stay at Breakfast on the Connecticut and ask for one of the Byway maps to begin to connect with the heart of New England.
Tags: Connecticut River Byway, Connecticut River Valley, national scenic byway, waypoint welcome centers
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May 14th, 2011 by donnanandersen
Fall Foliage Along Route 112 Near The Kancamagus Highway
A hundred years ago, the White Mountains region in New Hampshire was a different sight. Hundreds of photographs and articles depict a region of mountain sides stripped of trees, streams choked with silt from eroding hillsides and ash from forest fires falling on nearby towns. There used to be whole towns, hundreds of mills, dozens of mines, quarries, charcoal and lime kilns and much, much more. Today’s visitors to the White Mountain region see acres and acres of healthy green forest because of the enactment of the 1911 Weeks Act which enabled the acquisition of over 19 million acres in 124 national forests, spanning 42 states and including the New Hampshire White Mountain National Forest. In many ways, New Hampshire considers the Weeks Act as “our” National Forest law because the White Mountain National Forest was the first of the eastern National Forest Reserves. Where would we be without the scenic views of Pinkham Notch, Franconia Notch, The Basin and the Kancamagus Highway? According to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, almost 51% of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail passes through lands administered by the United States Agriculture Service. Of those lands, the Weeks Act had a major impact on the 2,000-plus mile trail seen as a national treasure. A short 25 minute drive from Breakfast on the Connecticut will get you to the White Mountain National Forest. Once there, you will travel slowly as the next turn always has another spectacular view. Log on to www.weekslegacy.org to look at all the activities that are planned to celebrate this milestone.
Tags: Weeks Act, White Mountain National Forest, White Mountain Region
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April 20th, 2011 by donnanandersen
12th New Hampshire Infantry
This year, 2011, marks the sesquicentennial anniversary of the start of the Civil War. In New Hampshire there are many events being held that will look at the state’s role during the Civil War. To highlight just a few, we begin with a series of lectures and exhibits at The Fells in Newbury, NH, the summer residence of John Hay, President Lincoln’s Private Secretary.
June 27 – October 10, 2011, Main House Exhibit
Features the diaries and letters of John Hay and those of 9th NH Regiment Corporal Elmer Bragg
May 19, 2011, New Hampshire Towns and the Civil War
Thursday, 4pm Newbury Town Offices
Jere Daniell, Professor Emeritus of History at Dartmouth College
June 26, 2011, Main House, Lincoln’s Civil War White House through the Diary and Letters of John Hay
Sunday, 4pm Advance Reservations Required 603-763-4789 x3
Dr. Michael Burlingame, University of Illinois – Author of over a dozen books on the Lincoln presidency
It is quite an experience to read the poignant words of Corporal Bragg that chronicle his experiences from enlistment to battlefields and eventually to his final days. All lectures are free and entrance to the Main House exhibit is included with the site admission. Visiting The Fells will also give you the chance to explore and learn from the natural lakeside setting and the chance to explore their fabulous gardens. So stay at Breakfast on the Connecticut and take a day trip to Newbury, NH and The Fells and go back in time to one of the most transforming periods in our history.
Tags: Newbury NH, NH And The Civil War, The Fells
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January 30th, 2011 by donnanandersen
Skating on the Lake Morey Skate Trail
Grab your skates or rent them at Lake Morey and join the Culinary Tour on the 5000 meter Lake Morey Skate Trail. The 2nd Annual “Taste of the Lake” brings together 12 restaurants in a friendly competition along the trail – skate and stop to taste the offerings of local eateries such as Stella’s, Colatina Exit, Peyton Place Restaurant, The Local Buzz and Holy Mackerel just to name a few. Tickets are $10 per person, under 5 free and can be purchased at the Lake Morey Resort or you can call 1-800-423-1211 for reservations. All this happens on February 12, 2011 from 11am – 1pm at Lake Morey, Fairlee, VT. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Upper Valley Trails Alliance. Stay at Breakfast on the Connecticut, only minutes from Lake Morey, and enjoy lunch on the ice. There are not many eating experiences where you can burn off the calories immediately after you consume them.
Tags: Fairlee Vt, Lake Morey Skate Trail, Nordic Skating, Taste of the Lake
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January 22nd, 2011 by donnanandersen
Lebanon Opera House, Lebanon New Hampshire
The Lebanon Opera House is an historic 800 seat facility with superb acoustics. Located in the Upper Connecticut River Valley, the Opera House, since its 1924 dedication, has served as a venue for vaudeville, traveling theatricals and community events. Currently, the Lebanon Opera House serves an estimated 30,00 people annually who either attend or participate in the presentation series, community productions, educational workshops and all other types of performances. The Inspired Performance Series will feature three outstanding events. All these performances are exceptional so make a date with that special person in your life – have dinner, attend the performance and spend the night at Breakfast on the Connecticut.
Acoustic Africa
with Habib Koite, Oliver Mtukudzi, Afel Bocoum
March 3, 2011Â Â 7:30 P.M.
This exhilarating musical journey will focus on the richness of the African guitar tradition.
Kathy Mattea
March 26, 2011Â 7:30 P.M.
Kathy Mattea’s music explores our most basic human essence. A blend of bluegrass and folk, she has created timeless narratives and melodies. Mattea has sold over 7 million records, recorded 18 top ten songs, and has won 2 Grammys and 4 Country Music Awards.
The Kingston Trio
May 20, 2011Â 7:30 P.M.
This folk group holds a special place in my heart as they were the first concert I ever attended. That was many, many years ago but I still have all their albums stored away and remember the lyrics to Tom Dooley, Riding The MTA and Scotch and Soda. They emerged from the San Francisco North Beach Club scene to take the country by storm and bring the rich tradition of folk music into the mainstream for the first time. The faces have changed but the songs remain timeless.
Information concerning the Lebanon Opera House summer opera series will be forthcoming.
Tags: Lebanon Nh, Lebanon Opera House, LOH, Upper Valley Events
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January 21st, 2011 by donnanandersen
Northern Stage at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, VT
Northern Stage is a regional non-profit professional theater located in White River Junction, Vermont. They stage seven plays per year, from October to May, at the historic Briggs Opera House. Since 1997 they have held over 100 full productions using New York professional actors and outstanding young artists from the Upper Valley. I have been privileged to see many top Broadway shows in New York City but Northern Stage is able to bring national and area talent together on an intimate stage that gives you the feeling that the performance is occurring in your living room.
Catherine Doherty in The Search For Signs of Intelligent Life In The Universe
January 19 – February 6, 2011
Trudy the bag lady escorts her extraterrestrial friends through life on Earth via a collection of fascinating and funny characters – all portrayed by one actress!
The Real Thing
February 16 – March 6, 2011
When is love “the real thing?” In this love story, a playwright’s world is turned upside down when the witty lines he writes can’t help him outside the theater. Art and real life mix and mingle in this fascinating and very funny look at the relationship between men and women in the modern day.
Over 30,000 tickets are sold each year – amazing! Make it a special evening – see a performance at Northern Stage, stay at Breakfast on the Connecticut in one of our deluxe rooms and enjoy a fabulous breakfast in the AM. Call the box office for more information – 802-296-7000.
Tags: Briggs Opera House, Catherine Doherty, Northern Stage, Upper Valley Theater, White River Junction Vermont Activities
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