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New Castle Lighthouse Begins 2010 Season

Back in the day there wasn’t much activity in these old lighthouses. Now things are hopping. New Hampshire'’ only mainland seacoast light will offer its first annual tour, a haunted evening event and a choice of harbor cruises. Click below for the latest from Portsmouth Harbor Light. (Click for details below)
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John Stark Author at Folsom Tavern

His immortal words "Live Free or Die" ring throughout New Hampshire, but who knows anything about John Stark? We’ve seen hom on NH state liquor bottles and on statues. His homestead still stands in downtown Manchester. June 9 is the time to finally discover more as Stark biographer Ben Z. Rose visits Revolutionary capital of Exeter, NH. (Continued below)
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Piscataqua Museums Open Free

MARK YOUR CALENDAR June 5 For one hundred years, Historic New England has served as the region's storyteller, opening its doors to share four centuries of history. On Saturday, June 5, HNE welcomes visitors free of charge. Review all SEVEN freee houses. (Continued below)
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Robinson Reveals Story Behind Privateer Lynx

MAY 20 SPECIAL EVENT Dear Readers, As you may know, I’ve been working on a book about Privateer Lynx. She arrives in Portsmouth on Memorial Day Weekend. Prior to her visit the PMC has asked me give you the "backstory" on the boat and the book. It’s a one-time event. The book will be out next year, but the schooner is on her way (continued below) .
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An Evening with Joan Baez

"she is needed as much as ever" – New York Times MARK YOUR CALENDAR Friday, July 23, 2010 8pm Portsmouth Music Hall
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Chowder Fest Returns June 5

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Prescott Park Arts Festival will present the 26th Annual WOKQ Chowder Festival on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Gates are set to open at 11:00am and serving will commence at 11:30am, continuing until the chowder is gone. (Details below)
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Discover the Great Bay Art Association

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Beautiful seascapes, wonderful horses, lovely florals and more at the Annual Great Bay Art Association Exhibit beginning June 4 at the Discover Portsmouth Center. Exhibit runs through June 2010 and includes exceptional original works by 18 New Hampshire and Maine members.

Pilobolus Returns

The pioneering troupe that captured our imaginations on their last visit return for a performance Friday May 21 at 8pm at the landmark Victorian theatre in downtown Portsmouth. "where acrobatics are liquefied into poetry" -- New York Times
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New Dimensions in Landscape

Mixed media by Ethel Hills of Hampton NH will be shown at Blue Moon Natural Foods, 8 Clifford Street, Exeter, during June and July. A reception for the artist will be held Friday June 18th from 5 to 7 pm. The natural foods store and restaurant is hosting rotating art exhibits by members of Seacoast Artist Association. (Continued below)
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Gundalow and Old Time Music

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine -- An invitation to board the gundalow Captain Edward H. Adams and a live concert of early American music by Dave Peloquin and Bob Webb will highlight the annual meeting of the Old Berwick Historical Society on Thursday, May 20, at the Counting House Museum. The public is invited to participate by joining.
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