ARTS JUBILEE CELEBRATES 25TH SEASON Celebrating its 25th season of music, Arts Jubilee returns to Cranmore for another summer of exciting concerts. The summer concert series features three outdoor and three indoor performances starting June 21 with an evening of music and dancing to the Freese Brothers Big Band performing in the 10th Mountain Pavilion at Cranmore. Ceili Rain will perform its Celtic rock/pop style tunes outdoors on July 12 at 7:30pm, with the opening band starting at 6:30pm. The most talked-about concert of them all, the annual Symphony Pops outdoor concert will take place on July 26. Dennis and Davey will open at 6pm, and the Symphony begins at 7:30pm, highlighted by fireworks during the finale. The final outdoor concert will take place at 6pm August 9 and will feature New Orleans Jazz musicians, including soulful lead singer and trumpeter James Andrews. Arts Jubilee will continue indoors in the 10th Mountain Pavilion for the last two concerts of the season. The Maine State Ballet Company will perform two short ballets on August 16, featuring dancers from the Maine State Ballet as well as students of the Maine State Ballet School. The Center Stage Band will take the stage on August 30 to perform music of a variety of genres including pop, R&B, jazz, and soul. All indoor concerts are in the air-conditioned 10th Mountain Pavilion at the Main Base Area of Cranmore and feature a cash bar. Tickets are $12 for general seating and $15 for high-top table seating. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Eastern Slope Inn, the Met, Zeb's or Cranmore Family Fitness Center, and a limited number of tickets will be available at the door. All outdoor concerts are complimentary and will be hosted on the lawn abutting the Eating House Deck. For more information on Arts Jubilee, visit MWV Events.

STORY LAND PURCHASED BY KENNYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CO. Story Land, Mt. Washington Valley's theme park where fantasy lives, announced its sale to Kennywood Entertainment Co in May. Story Land, located on Route 16 in Glen, NH, was founded by Robert S. and Ruth T. Morrell in 1954. The park has operated continuously under two generations of Morrell family ownership since its inception, and has grown from a tiny roadside attraction into one of New Hampshire's most popular summer destinations. "From Story Land's standpoint, we view this more as a marriage into a larger family of theme parks with similar values and philosophies to our own, rather than a sale," said Nancy Morrell. "My brother Stoney initiated discussions with Kennywood last summer, and we've been able to continue the conversation to a good conclusion. We evaluated a number of options to ensure the long-term success of the park that my parents and my brother dedicated so much of their lives to, and we truly believe that a match with Kennywood is an ideal opportunity to preserve their theme park legacy. We're honored that Kennywood considers us a good fit for their company." Story Land opened for its 54th consecutive season on Memorial Day Weekend. The pay-one-rate admission fee of $23 includes unlimited rides and shows, numerous unique play areas, live storybook characters, and more. Story Land is located in New Hampshire's White Mountains region, on Route 16 in Glen, NH. For more information about Story Land, call 603-383-4186, or visit Story Land.

WHITE MOUNTAIN RIDE GUIDE IS A BIKER'S STAPLE The White Mountain Ride Guide, second edition has recently debuted. Written by award-winning author and columnist Marty Basch, the guide provides over 40 scenic, easy and challenging bicycle routes for road riders and mountain bikers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine. First published in 1998, the White Mountain Ride Guide, second edition, takes riders of all abilities along rolling country roads, through mountain passes, down smooth singletrack and beside the region's beauty. The new updated and expanded 2007 second edition includes new rides and maps. The maps are the creation of Appalachian Mountain Club cartographer Larry Garland and the book is designed by nebikes.com founder Al Hospers. The White Mountain Ride Guide, second edition, serves up rides starting in the towns of North Conway, Bartlett, Lincoln, Littleton, Franconia and others. Each route comes with mileage, degree of difficulty, easy-to-read map, narrative, cycling directions and driving directions to the starting point. Inside, cyclists will find helpful tips on getting the most out of each spin through the White Mountains. Handy maps, a list of White Mountain bike shops and tips on ski area biking are just a few of the bonuses riders will find in the White Mountain Ride Guide. Best of all, Marty Basch offers a $14.00 Internet Special $14.95 in stores) on his website at Marty Basch. Simply click on bookstore and then 2007 Ride Guide.

ALTERNATIVE VEHICLE REGATTA HIGHLIGHT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DAYS The Mt. Washington Auto Road is resurrecting a tradition that began the late 1970's with an Alternative Vehicle Regatta featuring a wide variety of alternative fuel vehicles testing their worthiness on the Auto Road. The Alternative Vehicle Regatta will be the highlight of Mt. Washington Alternative Energy Days on June 17-18, 2007. Hosted by the Mt. Washington Auto Road, Mt. Washington Alternative Energy Days is an exhibition for consumers looking to learn how to reduce their energy use, featuring alternative energy experts and vendors. Vehicles on display will include: ·Moonbeam, 100 MPG gasoline - Jory Squib ·1962 MG Midget, solar powered - John Howe ·1959 Farmall Cub, on board solar powered - John Howe ·2005 Ford F-350, biodiesel - Dennis K. Burke, Inc ·Raven electric motorcycle - Charlie Mac Arthur ·Diesel Smart Car - Ross Mavis ·Other vehicles, including hybrids, a steam car and a greaser The developers of these vehicles will also be on-hand to discuss the technology and their new projects under development. In addition to the vehicles on display, an exhibition will be held with a wide variety of alternative energy experts offering energy saving tips that people can use in their everyday lives including Maine Green Building Supply, Re-think Solar Dennis K. Burke Inc Alternative Fuel and many others. Speakers will include Christopher P. Williams, "Green Architecture", John Rooks, speaking on "Who Killed the Greenwashed Electric Car", Ed Sharron addressing "Climate Change and Our National Parks" and John Howe, on "Peak Oil". Mt. Washington Alternative Energy Days will be held on June 17 from 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. and on June 18 from 9:00a.m - 2:00p.m. All events will be held at the base of Mt. Washington. Throughout the event, the Mt. Washington Auto Road will be open for regular operations. For more information, call 603.466.3988 or visit the Auto Road.

15TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S ROCK WEEKEND Ladies, start the season with the climbing betties of New England as the EMS Climbing School and the International Mountain Climbing School offer the 2007 Annual Women's Rock Weekend in North Conway for the 15th year June 23-24. Participate in some great rock climbing, informative clinics, dinner, a raffle, and a stellar slide show. All clinics are instructed by professional female guides and support a comfortable learning environment for women. Clinics encompass very basic skills to advanced skills, so there is a clinic for everyone. Full day clinics are $100 per person and half day clinics are $50 per person. Register in advance. Call the EMS Climbing school at 800-310-4504 or 603-356-7064 or visit Click for more info: ime-usa or EMS for more information.

THE OX ROCKS AT REMMICK COUNTRY DR MUSEUM Farming extends from the hay fields to the stone walls at the Remick Country Doctor Museum in Tamworth. Join the fun on June 16 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm for a high-powered, low-tech day of large animals and traditional farm equipment. The Yankee Teamsters and the 4-H Working Steers Club will test their skill and vie for ribbons in Fitting & Showmanship, Cart & Obstacle Course and Stoneboat Hauling. Demonstrations of historic and modern farming chores like stone wall building and repairing, plowing with oxen and haying with sickle and scythe will also help to teach children how hard work paid off on yesteryear's farms. Free admission. For more information, call 603-323-7591 or visit Remick Museum.

MOUNT WASHINGTON VALLEY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INVITES KIDS TO "PLEASE TOUCH The Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum in North Conway is a "please touch" museum for children eight and under, The museum's mission is to nurture the natural curiosity of all children and the adults in their lives and to encourage shared discovery through exhibits and programs that inspire exploration. Ten exhibits occupy the Museum floor; each exhibit elicits the participation and engagement of the children and their caregivers. Exhibit themes focus on areas of literacy, nutrition, cultural awareness, natural world (environment) awareness, as well as the performing and creative arts. Each exhibit is designed by educators with the appropriate cognitive, motor, and social developmental stages in mind. In 2007, The museum was given the distinction of a Yankee Magazine Editor's Pick. The museum is open Wednesday through Friday from 9-3; Saturday from 9-5; and Sunday from 10-2pm. Admission is $5.00 for everyone over one year of age. It is located at 2936 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH in the Stan and Dan Sports Complex. For more information call 603-356-2992 or visit them online at MWV Childrens Museum.

GUEST APPRECIATION DAYS AT STORY LAND Story Land, the children's theme park on Route 16 in Glen, New Hampshire, will open its 2007 season with special early-season admission rates of $19 per person each day during the annual Guest Appreciation Days celebration. The season opened Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-28, and Guest Appreciation Days continue each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through Father's Day, June 17. The special $19 admission rate applies to all visitors to Story Land on the dates of June 1-3, June 8-10, and June 15-17, and includes unlimited rides, shows, and attractions. The regular daily admission price during the remainder of the season is $23 per person. Children ages 1, 2, and 3 are always admitted for free. Story Land is open from 9am to 5pm on Guest Appreciation Days, and guests purchasing admission at the park after 2pm receive a pass valid for a complimentary visit to Story Land later in the season.

Take the ROAD TO THE LINKS and plan to play one or all nine of the golf courses situated within forty minutes of North Conway, NH. There are more than 162 challenging and scenic holes available within a twenty-five mile radius of North Conway. Courses from the North Conway Country Club, Hale's Location and Jackson's Wentworth Country Club, close to North Conway, to Bretton Wood's Mount Washington Course, Mountain View Grand Course in Whitefield and the Androscoggin Valley Country Club and Waumbek Country Club in Jackson, you'll find plenty of challenging and scenic golf. Head south, and find the Indian Mound Golf Course in Center Ossipee and the Province Lake Golf Course in Effingham, NH.

Best of all, forty lodging properties have packaged midweek golf with overnight stays for fabulous golf and stay packages including greens fees and carts. For example, the Covered Bridge House in Glen, NH offers this package:

GOLF FREE MIDWEEK! Midweek golfing has never been better. Take advantage of this terrific deal and avoid the crowds. Stay two nights at Covered Bridge House through June 29, and a round of golf for two people with a cart good at any one of the Valley's nine courses will be offered free. This package includes two nights lodging, two full country breakfasts and one round of golf for two people for only $178.00. Available Sunday night though Thursday night through June 29th. Please call 800-232-9109 or visit Covered Bridge House for complete details and to book your stay.