Concord, NH - This holiday season why not have some fun and take care
of your gift shopping at the same time. Avoid the crowds at the mall by
visiting the Currier Museum of Art, Waterville Valley Resort, or the
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center for an interesting day or weekend
trip and pick up your holiday gifts at the same time.
The Currier Museum of Art
in Manchester is in the holiday mood with great events. The First
Thursday event, Holiday Music and Art, is on Thursday, December 3 from
5:30-7:30 p.m. The evening will feature live music and holiday art
making. The Granite State Ringers, a handbell choir, and Renaissance
guitarist Jack Nailor will perform in the museum. Stop by the Winter
Garden for refreshments and make a beaded snowflake ornament to take
home. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Price includes
museum admission, live music, gallery talk, and drop-in workshop.
On
Sunday, December 6 at 3 p.m. there will be a Focus Tour titled
"Celebrating Winter: A Ramble Through the Snowy Scapes in the
Galleries." The tour will be led by Docent Jane White and is free with
museum admission. On Saturday, December 12 from noon to 2 p.m. listen
to the sounds of the season, when the museum hosts the Manchester
Choral Society. The Manchester Choral Society performs under the
musical direction of Dr. Dan Perkins. Come before noon to take
advantage of free admission hours (Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon).
Before
leaving the museum, stop by the Museum Shop to purchase unique holiday
gifts including accessories & apparel, books, children's, gifts,
items from the Currier collection and items highlighting the
architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, home dÈcor, jewelry, media, novelty
items, and stationery. To browse the shop's collection online visit
http://shop.currier.org/.
For more information, visit www.currier.org or call 603.669.6144 x108.
Waterville Valley Resort
turns into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Located in
New Hampshire's White Mountains, the resort is well known for its ski
mountain, which features trails and activities for all ages and
abilities. From Kids' Venture Kamps to the Silver Streaks over-50 ski
club, from alpine to Nordic, snowboarders and freestyle skiers, there
is something for every level of skier. And, once you arrive in
Waterville Valley, just park the car and relax. The Resort, just 1 hour
north of Concord, has great events to get you into the holiday spirit.
The
resort will host the Cookies & Snow Festival on December 12th.
Visitors can shop and vote for your favorite fresh baked cookies and
Candy Cottages. Festivities include Candy Cottage Workshops, Curious
George Cottage Studio open house, and story time with Santa. At the
Candy Cottage Workshop at the Waterville Valley Recreation Department,
kids can decorate a Gingerbread House, and then meet Santa for a
children's book reading at the Bookmonger Bookstore in the Town Square.
Later, stroll through the decorated Town Square shops and sample a
variety of cookies baked fresh by local restaurants. And, see the kids
Candy Cottages on display at Town Square Shops as well, vote for your
favorites and win prizes. End the day with holiday songs by the
campfire.
For more information, visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com or call 800-GO-VALLEY.
Looking for an out of this world holiday gift? Visit the
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
in Concord and take a trip to the stars while shopping for that unique,
interesting, gift for that special someone. The Discovery Center is a
lively science center, featuring 21st century interactive exhibits on
aviation, astronomy, Earth and space sciences, a state-of-the-art
planetarium and a variety of science and engineering programs. The
engaging, robust educational programs are geared towards families,
teens, seniors, students, community groups, and lifelong learners of
all ages. Free telescope viewing is available at monthly SkyWatch
events. After exploring, stop by the Science Store for your holiday
shopping. Fun gift options include science kits, astronaut ice cream,
meteorites, plane/shuttle models, globes & Planispheres, and NH
Made crafts.
The Discovery Center is open seven days a week, and
is located conveniently off I-93, exit 15E at 2 Institute Drive. For
event information visit www.starhop.com or call 603-271-7827.
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