Info night fornext Players show
There will be an information night for the Community Players of Concord’s next performance Once on this Island on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the Players Studio, 435 Josiah Bartlett Road.
Come meet the creative team and learn about the show and the upcoming auditions! Light refreshments will be served.
On Aug. 28 and 30 at 6:30 p.m., there will be open auditions for Once on this Island. Casting will be for 12-28, adults and older teens (14-plus), as well as 1-2 girls who appear to be 6-10 years old and a boy who appears to be 6-10 years old.
This is an ensemble show of storytellers – while there are some featured roles, everyone will be onstage most of the show and be in most of the songs and dances. There will be a lot of creative movement and dance opportunities due to the nature of it being a sung through musical and the storytelling theatre style we are using to create the show.
Auditioners should prepare a complete musical theatre song (but not one from the show) that demonstrates both singing ability and ability to convey character through song. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. There will also be a dance audition so be prepared to learn a combination and dress appropriately for movement.
If you want to come but can’t make the 6:30 p.m. call, please contact Mindy at 369-7632 or Judi at 455-5156.
Katie GriffithsDying to Talkcafe at True Brew
Concord Regional VNA’s monthly “Dying to Talk” cafe focuses on “What’s My Quality of Life?” on Aug. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at True Brew Barista in Gibson’s Bookstore.
Monthly “Dying to Talk” cafes give people the opportunity to breathe life into conversations about dying. Come and join experienced facilitators for coffee, tea and a relaxed, open-minded discussion about any number of topics related to the certainty of death. Participants are welcome to share thoughts and experiences with the group. Each cafe is offered by Concord Regional VNA Hospice staff.
Cafes are free and registration is not required. Refreshments are provided.
For more information, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815.
Andrew MorseDodgeball at Evo Rock Aug. 27
Join Evo Rock and Fitness for an evening of dodgeball on Aug. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost is$10 per player, with $5 of the fee going toward the Rumney Climbers Association’s Final Frontier Acquisition Project.
Teams will be made up of six to 10 players. Six players will compete on each side with at least two of each gender per team; additional team members will be available as substitutes.
For more info, visit evorock.com/concord-nh
Evo RockParking forum at Council Chambers
The public is invited to attend a forum to learn about and give feedback on the city’s proposed parking recommendations. The forum will take place on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 37 Green St. (2nd Floor).
This forum is intended for property owners, members of Intown Concord and the Merchants Roundtable, however, all are welcome to attend.
Can’t make it? The city will host a second forum on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers intended for downtown merchants, shoppers, employees, residents and the public. Again, all are welcome to attend.
For more info, contact Matt Walsh, director of redevelopment, downtown services and special projects at 225-8570 or mwalsh@concordnh.gov, or visit concordnh.gov.
City memoMeet your state rep, city councilor
Meet with your State Representative Paul Henle and City Councilor Allan Herschlag at Newell Post Restaurant, 125 Fisherville Road, on Aug. 23 at 6 p.m.
Matt Walsh the city’s director of redevelopment, downtown services and special projects will be there to answer all your questions.
We encourage you to come out and let us know what you think.
For more info, email allan4council@gmail.com or aherschlag@concordnh.gov, or call 224-6086.
Allan HerschlagCommunity supper at Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church (30 Eastman St.) will host its monthly community supper on Friday, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Our August supper features pulled pork, cole slaw, potato salad and watermelon. So come, bring your family and friends and take the night off from cooking. There is no charge, but donations are welcomed and support our Take-A- Tote Ministry, which helps to feed Concord’s hungry school children.
Contact Grace Episcopal Church for more information at 224-2252 or visit graceeastconcord.org.
Tina Preston Movie fundraiser at Red River
Join Merrimack Valley Assistance Program on Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Red River Theatres for a screening of the award winning short film, And Counting. And Counting follows the life journey of a man with HIV, who has lived longer than he ever imagined he would.
Tickets are $20, with all proceeds going to MVAP. To purchase tickets, please visit redrivertheatres.org, or for more information email Evening4HIV@gmail.com.
A silent auction, benefiting MVAP, will also be held during the event.
Velma McClureTour and Taste at Carter Hill Orchard
Summer is a time for eating locally grown food and touring local farms. Folks who enjoy these activities will want to join Five Rivers Conservation Trust at their second annual Tour and Taste on Thursday, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Carter Hill Orchard, a popular local farm with over 150 acres conserved with an easement held by Five Rivers Conservation Trust.
Participants will tour the orchard by wagon and learn about the cider making process. Tastes of food featuring locally grown produce, meats and cheeses will be served along with beer, wine, iced tea and water. Tickets for this event are available at 5rct.org/2016/03/tourandtaste2016/ for $40 per person, $75 per couple (bring a friend – no relationship required for the couple price).
Carter Hill Orchard was conserved through a collaboration of many organizations including Five Rivers Conservation Trust and the City of Concord. Five Rivers holds the conservation easement which ensures the property will always be available for farming, forestry and public use. Trails on the property link to other conserved properties – Swope Park and Dimond Hill Farm, part of a 6-plus mile loop.
For more info, visit 5rct.org or facebook.com/FiveRiversNH.
Beth McGuinnJazz Sanctuary returns Sunday
Jazz Sanctuary – First Church/Third Sunday will swing into the teeth of the hot weather with “Summertime – The Livin’ Is Easy and Nature Inspires!” this Sunday at 1 p.m.
Vocalist and Pastor Emilia Halstead and Tim Wildman, keyboard and trumpet, return from their times away. BJ Steinberg (guitar), Jock Irvine (bass), and Ed Raczka (drums), will round out the WildVine Jazz Sanctuary house band.
The music starts pumping with a half-hour jazz set at 1 p.m. and the jazz worship experience begins at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free.
Tim Wildman
Free concert at Penacook church
United Church of Penacook is hosting a concert featuring Alkemie on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Alkemie, an ensemble specializing in medieval music, includes two vielles (medieval fiddles) and three singers. Some of the ensemble double on recorders and percussion.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, visit ucpnh.org.
Lynne Raleigh
