Trip Picks Karno Trip Picks

KidsRule Mountains Offer Fun in the Sun Family Events this Spring

The month of March means longer days and plenty of snow at ski resorts throughout New England.  The three KidsRule resorts continue their family focus this March with fun family events and great values. KidsRule is an innovative new snow sports school offered at Massachusetts’ Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, New Hampshire’s Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Vermont’s Bromley Mountain Resort.

N.H.’s Largest Camping and RV Show Rolls March 9-11

The 40th annual New Hampshire Camping and RV Show will run Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11 at the Hampshire Dome, 50 Emerson Road, Milford.

The state’s largest camping and RV event features 50 campgrounds and a huge array of camping equipment and RV’s. With 90 exhibitors, door prizes, clowns and face painting for the kids, there’s something to enjoy for the whole camping family.

Adult admission is $9; kids under 12 free. Senior special admission $6 on Friday.

Show hours are 1-8 Friday; 10-8 Saturday; 10-5 Sunday.

Bring four cans of food for the New Hampshire Campground Owners "forty for forty" food drive and get two dollars off admission. 

For more information: NHLovesCampers.com.

Fractal Zooms! Planetarium Show – To Infinity and Beyond!

CONCORD, NH – A musical kaleidoscope of morphing patterns and fantastic imagery awaits to take visitors beyond the blueprints of nature and into the ethereal world of imagination in Fractal Zooms!, a new planetarium show premiering Friday, March 2 at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center.

 

Created from simple mathematical equations, fractal zooms can generate recognizable patterns of nature such as lightning, coastlines and seashells. The outcome of these equations – and introduced changes to the system – can lead the mind on a journey of imaginative creations from alien worlds to other dazzlingly complex abstractions. Fractal Zooms! is an immersive experience, delving into patterns smaller than atoms or larger than the universe, accompanied by an original musical score in 5.1 surround sound.

 

Friday evening’s event will premiere Fractal Zooms! followed by a presentation on the world of fractals by Discovery Center Educator R.P. Hale. The program will explore how simplicity and complexity are intertwined in nature and how fractals are discovered through science, math and art.

 

Super Stellar Friday admission is $9 Adult, $8 Student/Senior, and $6 Child. In addition to the main program, the Discovery Center observatory will be open from 7-10 PM. Following the program will be a free Skywatch outside of the Discovery Center with the New Hampshire Astronomical Society including personal telescope advice and assistance.

 

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center features 21st century interactive exhibits on aviation, astronomy, Earth and space sciences, a state-of-the-art planetarium and a variety of science, technology, engineering and math programs. The engaging, robust educational programs are geared towards families, teens, seniors, students, community groups, and lifelong learners. Visit www.starhop.com for complete show schedule and operating hours.

 

###

 

Free Museum Admission for All during February School Vacation Week Thanks to Generous Support from Citizens Bank Foundation

Manchester, NH – Bring your family to the Currier Museum of Art Monday Feb. 27 through Friday Mar. 2 (closed Tuesday) for educational, fun and free art activities. Free admission for adults during February vacation week is underwritten by Citizens Bank Foundation. Admission to the Currier is always free for children age 17 and younger.

The Black Fly Triathlon Festival Returns To Waterville Valley In July

Waterville Valley’s Town Square will be a-BUZZ July 6-8, 2012, as the Black Fly Triathlon Festival returns for its fourth year.  The three-day festival includes a Bike Time Trial Friday evening, the International Triathlon and “Little Bugger” Kids Triathlon on Saturday, and a Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.  For those looking for the ultimate tri weekend, there is the “Lord of the Flies” Challenge, competing in all three events.  A new addition this year is the Mini Midge Youth Obstacle Run for pre-school aged children.  It’s a weekend geared toward the entire family.

New Hampshire School Break Package At Waterville Valley

Waterville Valley, NH- New Hampshire residents have the opportunity to enjoy the school break with award winning skiing and snowboarding at Waterville Valley. The New Hampshire School Break package is valid on the nights of February 26 through March 1. Includes lodging Sunday through Thursday and lift tickets Monday through Friday. Plus, Monday through Friday, get a 50% discount on rentals, group lessons, all day Kids Venture Camps and childcare. Two nights stay minimum required, minimum 2 adults per room. Valid February 26–March 1, 2012. From $118pp/night, quad occupancy (2 adults and 2 children, 12 & under).

Waterville Valley, NH- Stay any two midweek nights with skiing for two days and get the third night and day of skiing free. If two days of skiing is not enough, extend the stay to three nights and three days of skiing with the fourth night and day of skiing free. Valid January 3 thru March
(excluding 1/13-1/16/12, 2/17-2/19/12, and 2/24-2/26/12.) From $79pp/night, double occupancy.

Massachusetts School Break Package At Waterville Valley

Massachusetts' residents can enjoy a week of skiing during their February break at Waterville Valley. Stay two nights and ski two days on February 20^th and 21^st and get the third night and third day of skiing free. Children ski free (limit one child per one adult). The package includes lodging for any 3 nights Sunday through Wednesday and tickets for 3 days of skiing Monday through Friday. Valid on the nights of February 20–22, 2012. From $450/night, quad occupancy.

Bennett & Perkins featured in NH Acoustic Music Association Concert at Tupelo's on March 4th

The NH Acoustic Music Association  presents a Pre-Spring Fling fundraiser, highlighting a potpourri of traditional acoustic music such as Celtic, Old Time and folk by outstanding NH musicians. The fundraiser takes place at the Tupelo's Music Hall in Londonderry, NH. 

 

Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki has been fiddlin' around for 16 years, performing solo and collaborating with numerous bands around New England, New York City, and Ireland. Known for taking the fiddle into genres where it's rarely seen, Jordan nonetheless grew up on traditional Celtic music and therefore good ol' jigs and reels will always have a special place in his heart and in his performances. His new album, Into the Cold, is comprised of original songs deeply rooted in the Celtic tradition but made unique by funk and jam influences.  Contact Jordan directly at Jordan@jordantwmusic.com to attend a pre concert workshop titled “Genre- Hopping” from 12 noon to 1 PM, pre registration required. 

 

The Bradford Bog People play lively foot stomping traditional music of the Appalachian Mountains, from Eastern Kentucky, the Virginias, Ozarks, and North Carolina. Their music features rhythmic clawhammer banjo and fiddle dance tunes, unusual fiddle tunes played in archaic tunings, and ballads.  

 

From the White Mountains of New Hampshire comes a unique blend of harmonies and guitars from the duo of Kathy Bennett and Thom Perkins, known as Bennett & Perkins. The pair performs a startling array of original songs with powerful lyrics and melodies, coupled with exceptionally strong vocals and guitar playing. 

Seth is the consummate sideman, the versatile solo performer, the integral band member.  He performs with the bands, "The Salty Dawgs", "The Seeing Eye Boys", & "The Folk Tradition". http://www.sethconnelly.com/

 

 “Lost Minds Bluegrass Band”, Bob & Diane Kordas with Todd Thurlow, will be the host band.

 

 

The schedule of performances is as follows: 

 

1:30 PM - 2:10 PM Seth Connelly
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM Bradford Bog People
3:30 PM - 4:10 PM Bennett and Perkins
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM Jordan Tirrell Wysocki Trio

Attending musicians are invited to bring their instruments for a jam after the show from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.

 

The people who organized and support NHAMA are on a mission to promote acoustic music across the state of NH, increasing awareness of it among venue owners, promoters, and potential audiences.Their goal is:

- for performers to make themselves known and list their performances
- for venue owners to list their concerts and find new performers
- for recording studios, music stores, and radio stations to be known in the acoustic community
- for listeners to find acoustic music happenings throughout the state

 

Cost is $13 per person admission. For more information, visit the NHAMA or Tupelo's Music Hall in Londonderry, NH.  Tupelo Music Hall is located at 2 Young Road in Londonderry, New Hampshire 03053; phone 603.437.5100.

 

New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Sponsors Two Workshops at Farm & Forest Expo

What:  Educational Workshops at NH Farm & Forest Expo

“How to Read Your Barn” Friday, February 3 from 9 – 11 am in the Frost/Hawthorne Room, with Arron Sturgis of Preservation Timber Framing Inc

“New Models for Saving Historic Farm Properties” Friday, February 3, from 12 – 2 pm in the Hale Room. A roundtable discussion with Steve Taylor, former NH Commissioner of Agriculture; John Porter, UNH Cooperative Extension; preservationist Linda Ray Wilson; and Jennifer Goodman, NH Preservation Alliance. 

When: Friday, February 3, How to Read Your Barn: 9-11am and New Models for Saving Historic Farm Properties: 12-2pm

Where:  NH Farm & Forest Expo, Radission/Center of New Hampshire, 700 Elm Street,   Manchester, NH

Price:   $7 for Expo admission for adults. Age 15 and under are free.

Contact: Preservation Alliance at 224-2281 orwww.nhpreservation.org or the Expo at http://nhfarmandforestexpo.org.

 

MORE

 

The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, the statewide non-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings, resources and landscapes, announces that it is sponsoring two educational sessions at the 2012 Farm & Forest Expo February 3- 4 at the Center of New Hampshire, Radisson Hotel, in Manchester.  Both sessions are free and open to the public to Expo attendees.  Expo information athttp://nhfarmandforestexpo.org.

 

“How to Read Your Barn” will be offered on Friday, February 3 from 9 – 11 am in the  Frost/Hawthorne Room.  Arron Sturgis of Preservation Timber Framing Inc.  will present and lead a discussion on historic barns with a focus on how these barns were built and how they were used.  Sturgis will share tips to determine the age of a barn by examining its timber frame joinery, architectural features (doors and windows) and its orientation on the land.  He will also explore some of the common and unusual features of New England barns such as hay tracks, internal silos, and integrated loft ladders.  Participants are invited to bring their own barn pictures to share.  The session is co-sponsored by the N.H. Historic Agricultural Structures Advisory Committee, the N.H. Preservation Alliance and the N.H. Division of Historical Resources.

 

“New Models for Saving Historic Farm Properties” will be offered on Friday, February 3, from 12 – 2 pm in the Hale Room.  As long-standing patterns of family ownership yield to economic necessity, many of New Hampshire’s most historic and scenic farm properties are being offered for sale with little assurance that they will remain as signature elements of their community’s heritage and economy.  How can these historic agricultural properties be saved from becoming house lots or highways, and how might current trends affect outcomes?   What can be done to include historic structures in business plans and conservation efforts?   What economic models and partnerships are logical in such efforts?  This roundtable discussion will present promising new efforts and explore strategies to blend conservation, preservation and agriculture.  Case studies will include Battles Farm, Bradford; Dimond Hill Farm, Concord; Putnam Farm, Cornish; Town of Lee; and Goss Farm, Rye.  The audience will be invited to share other examples as well.

 

Panelists include Steve Taylor, former NH Commissioner of Agriculture; John Porter, UNH Cooperative Extension; preservationist Linda Ray Wilson; and Jennifer Goodman, Executive Director, NH Preservation Alliance.

Sponsors for the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s programs include the Otto Fund of the NH Charitable Foundation, PSNH, and The 1772 Foundation with additional support from Arnold M. Graton Associates, Inc., Bedard Preservation & Restoration, LLC, Ian Blackman, LLC, Farms & Barns, Fifield Building Restoration & Relocation, Frank R. Whittemore Builder, Innerglass Window Systems, NH Humanities Council, North Country Door, Inc., R & T Electric, Selectwood, Sunrise Woodworks, Woods & Co. Civil Engineering.

####