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Event Postponement
Due to unexpected construction delays Beans & Greens announces the postponement of "The Grand Opening of The Pavilion" scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend. For more detailed information on events and to follow the progress of "The Pavilion", please visit  www.beansandgreensfarm.com.


Garden Series - Flowering Shrubs
Tarbin Gardens - 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South), Franklin, NH, 03235
Daily, May 25-31, 2010, 11am
An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on flowering shrubs. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch to eat in the Rose Garden Patio. The gardens are open from 10AM - 6PM. For information and directions phone 603-934-3518 or visit www.tarbingardens.com Admission: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. (603) 934-3518 www.tarbingardens.com
           
7th Annual Best of the Wurst Festival
May 28-31, 2010 Memorial Day Weekend
Inn at Danbury & Alphorn Bistro - 67 NH Route 104, Danbury, NH 03230
7th Annual "Best of the Wurst" Festival Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 30, 31, 2010 With amazing specialties and authentic German Music, you'll feel like you've traveled to Europe Friday May 29th Dinner from 4:30-9:00PM Accordion by Gene Raymond from 6PM-8PM Saturday May 30th Dinner from 4:30-9:00PM Accordion by Gene Raymond from 5:00-9:00PM Sunday May 31st Lunch/Dinner from 12:00-7:00PM Bill Sharp's Bavarian Ensemble from 12:30-3:00 and 4:30-6:30PM 603-768-3318 www.innatdanbury.com

Cobble Mountain Stables Open for Season Friday, May 28, 2010
Gunstock Mountain Resort - 719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH 03249
Opening Day is Friday May 28th! Cobble Mountain Stables is opening early this year for the 2010 season. Open seven days a week, weather permitting, from 9 am until 4 pm. Ride through quiet forests and sunny meadows, around Cobble Mountain. One hour, Private, and 2 and 1/2 hour rides available. Reservations highly recommended. Children must be 8 years old. Call ahead for rates and rides or check out our website. Lots of other activities available at Gunstock also; hiking, fishing, mountain biking, paddle boats, and many other events. (603) 630-9066
www.cobblemountainstables.com
           
Victoria Day and Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sales
May 28th through Monday, May 31st
Tanger Outlet Center - 120 Laconia Road (Rte 3), Tilton NH 03276
Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton will host their annual Memorial Weekend Sidewalk Sales on Friday, May 28th through Monday, May 31st. Most every store will be rolling out the racks and bringing additional savings to the center sidewalks or offering deeper discounts within the store. Tanger Outlet Center hours are Monday - Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. Memorial Day the center will be open from 10am-7pm.
In addition, now through July 30th, Tanger, Shep Brown's and Mix 94.1FM are providing shoppers the opportunity to win a 2010 Boston Whaler 13' Sport Boat and trailer valued at $15,713. www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton
                       
NH Boat Museum Pre-Opening Reception
Friday, May 28, 2010
NH Boat Museum - 397 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
6pm - Join the New Hampshire Boat Museum for a special preview of new exhibits and displays. For details, call 603-569-4554 or visit www.nhbm.org 603-569-4554           
           
10th Season Celebration
NH Boat Museum - 397 Center St., Wolfeboro, NH 03896
Fri., May 28, 6-9pm
Tickets are now on sale! Celebrate the museum's 10th Season in Wolfeboro with a commemoration of the Allen A and the summer resort era. Period entertainment with songs performed by the Summer Theatre of Meredith Village. Music of the era by Andrew Kustas. Food by the Restaurant of Wolfeboro. Cash Bar. Preview 2010 exhibits featuring Chris Craft boats and lots of Allen A memorabilia. Tickets are $35/pp and includes 2 free wine tickets. Purchase your tickets by calling 603-569-4554 or by contacting museum@nhbm.org. 603-569-4554
www.nhbm.org
           
Memorial Day Weekend Craft Show
May 29-30  - Sat 10-5 & Sun 10-4
North Conway Community Center, 2628 White Mtn. Highway, Rt. 16, North Conway (Next to the Scenic Railroad. Over 75 fabulous exhibitors - Free Admission - Beautiful variety of arts & crafts plus demonstrations - Music & Food - Rain or Shine Under Canopy - Info Joyce (603)528-4014 www.joycescraftshows.com
                                   
Youth Fishing Derby
Saturday, May 29, 2010 8:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM
Corcoran's Pond in Waterville Valley, NH - 33 Village Road, Wateville Valley, NH 03215
Kids, grab your parents and tackle for a fishing derby on the shores of Corcoran's Pond! All entrants receive a t-shirt and cup of bait. Learn about "catch & release" and life in Corcoran's Pond. Prizes awarded across age groups. Sponsored by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department and PUblic Safety Department. 603-236-8175 www.waterville.com

May in Bloom's Big Band Dance Event
Saturday, May 29, 2010, 6:30pm
Blooms Variety Store - 601 Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246
May in Bloom's Big Band Dance at Bloom's Variety Store in downtown Laconia. Come enjoy the sounds of the Big Band with friends and family at this unique fundraiser. Appletree Nursery in Winnisquam and Belknap Landscape are providing decorative plants for this unique event. Proceeds benefit the Laconia Main Street downtown development organization. Black Tie Optional - tickets are $45.00 and may be purchased at the Belknap mill and other area retailers.
           
NH Boat Museum Opening Day
Saturday, May 29, 2010 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM
NH Boat Museum - 397 Center St., Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
Visit the NH boat Museum on the opening day of its 10th season in Wolfeboro. Antique & classic boats, sailboats, canoes, motors and memorabilia commemorate NH's boating heritage. Hands-on activities for families and kids. The vintage display hall is located 2 miles from downtown Wolfeboro on Route 28N and is open daily through Columbus Day. 603-569-4554 www.nhbm.org
           
Military Cruise
May 29, 30 & 31
MS Mount Washington Cruises - Lake Winnipesaukee
Memorial Day Weekend: Veterans, Retired and Active Military Personnel and their Families will receive discounted tickets at only $10 per person. Any person with a military ID will be able to take advantage of this offer. (Family members also qualify.) The offer is good on each day cruise May 29, 30 & 31. No advance reservation is necessary. Just show your ID at the ticket window when purchasing your tickets. Cruises depart from Weirs Beach, Alton Bay and Wolfeboro. For exact departure times this weekend check our Children under 13 cruise free on Daytime Cruises all weekend (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) from all ports. www.cruisenh.com/MemorialDay.html
           
Salute to Service           
Saturday, May 29, 2010
MS Mount Washington Cruises - Lake Winnipesaukee
On Saturday Evening, May 29 we are having a special Dinner Dance in honor of our Public Defenders. If you are a NH Firefighter, NH EMT, NH Policeman, NH Marine Patrol, US Veterans or US Military Personnel (active or retired) we want to offer you and you family or guest a special night on Lake Winnipesaukee with dinner and dancing for only $25. Subject to availability - Call our ticket office to purchase your ticket in advance. The cruise is open to all for the regular price of $49. Children under 13 cruise free on Daytime Cruises all weekend (Saturday, Sunday & Monday) from all ports. www.cruisenh.com/MemorialDay.html
 
Special Spring Charter Rates
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Latitude 43 Charters - Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
From now thru Mid June, Latitude 43 Charters is offering guests a 25% discount off standard rates for all Lake Winnipesaukee cruises up to 2 hours in length and a 30% discount on cruises over 2 hours. Depending on the length of the private cruise, this can save guests from $45 on a 1 hour cruise to over $250 on a full day charter. The special discounted rates are effective for cruises thru June 16, 2010. All cruises are private and customizable. Various dockside boarding locations are available to ensure the perfect excursion. Most cruises are limited to 6 guests and same day reservations may be available. Latitude 43° is a licensed commercial vessel available for private, group and commercial charters. Flexible scheduling and catering options are always available. Information and reservations are available by calling 603-253-7811 or 603-455-2533, emailing mel@lr.net or by visiting www.latitude43charters.com
           
Summer Theatre Sneak Preview
Saturday, May 29 & Sunday, May 20, 2010
The Summer Theatre in Meredith Village - Rte 25 / Interlakes Rd, Meredith
The Summer Theatre in Meredith Village is presenting a fabulous mini concert for Memorial Day Weekend! Nancy Barry, Producing Director exclaimed, "I am so excited to have four of NYC's finest voices trained at Julliard, Northwestern, Buffalo and Emerson College. They have gotten together with the best accompanist I ever worked with in NYC-Paul Trueblood, an old Broadway pro, to support The Summer Theatre and to entertain our enthusiastic patrons!" The show will feature a wonderful collection of Broadway favorites. Performers, Brittany Bara, Scott Sowinski, Megan Rosenblatt and Maxim Gukhman will be appearing in shows this summer and will present a "sneak preview" of numbers from the 2010 roster! Add to this a big Broadway tribute to America for a big finale!
Tickets for this event are $25.00 and the proceeds will benefit the coming summer season. There will be two performances Saturday May 29 at 7:00 and Sunday May 30th at 2:00 at the Moultonboro Academy. For tickets and more information call 1-888-245-6374 or email interlakestheatre@gmail.com
           
Captured: The Journey Show
Saturday, May 29, 2010, 8pm
Capitol Center for the Arts - 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301
Captured is the ultimate Journey tribute show, featuring state of the art sounds and lights, and a band with a commitment to accurately recreate some of the greatest power ballads ever written. 603-225-1111 www.ccanh.com
           
19th Annual Memorial Weekend Craft Fesitval
May 29, 30 & 31, 2010
Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3 - 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH 03253
The scenic Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith, New Hampshire will once again come alive with color, flavor and music for the nineteenth annual Memorial Weekend Craft Festival on Saturday, May 29, from 10am to 6pm, Sunday, May 30 from 10am to 5pm and on Monday, May 31, (Memorial Day) from 10am to 4pm.
Over 100 Juried Craftsmen and women from all over New England will display and sell their work including Photography, Country Woodcrafts, Scarves, Pottery, Stone Candles, Silk Screen, Basketry, Hand Crafted Soaps, Tole Painting, Fiber Art, Puzzles, Blown Glass, Primitive and Folk Art, Golf Markers, Tile, Clowns, Fine Jewelry, Custom Frames, Handbags, Calligraphy, Doll Clothes, Clay Garden Art, Pillows, Furniture, Metal, PVC Birds, Hand Carved Signs, Toys, Pet Treats, Ornaments, Ceramic Graters, Floral Design, Soy Candles, Birdhouses, Fine Art, Music, Sea Salt Scrubs, Glass Cheese Boards, Wearable Art, Music and More ...
           
Great American Songbook - FREE ADMISSION FOR VET'S AT MEMORIAL DAY SHOW
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Summer Theatre in Meredith Village - Route 25, Meredith NH
The Summer Theatre in Meredith Village would like to invite all veteran's to be our guest at the Memorial Day Concert, "Great American Songbook (Condensed). The show will be Saturday May 29 at 7 and Sunday May 30th at 2 p.m. at the Moultonboro Academy Auditorium. Regular Admission price is $25.00. The show will feature four fabulous NYC performers singing standard Broadway show tunes, a sneak preview of the 2010 summer season and a patriotic tribute to America. And of course, all of our Veteran's will be recognized. For ticket info and reservations call 1-888-245-6374 .
           
Military Discount
Saturday, May 29, 2010
MS Mount Washington - Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach NH 03247
Memorial Day Weekend retired and active military personnel and their families will receive discounted tickets at only $10 per person (regular price is $25) Children under 12 cruise free this weekend. Any person with a military ID will be able to take advantage of this offer. The offer is good on each day cruise May 29, 30 & 31.
No advance reservation is necessary. Just show your ID at the ticket window when purchasing your tickets. Cruises depart from Weirs Beach, Alton Bay, Wolfeboro, Center Harbor or Meredith. For exact departure times this weekend check our schedule on line at: www.cruiseNH.com
           
Salute to Service Cruise
Saturday, May 29, 2010
MS Mount Washington - Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach NH 03247
On Saturday evening, May 29 we will be offering a special price to retired and active military personnel and their families. They will be able to enjoy a Salute to Service evening cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. The cruise is from 7-10 PM, it includes a buffet dinner and dancing to live music. This timeframe provides a daylight departure and if the weather cooperates, a beautiful sunset. The offer is subject to availability so advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Call our office to purchase your tickets in advance. Give your military ID number to receive the discount. You will be required to show your military ID when picking up your tickets. Military price $25 (regular price $49) For exact departure times this weekend check our schedule on line at: www.cruiseNH.com
                                                           
21st Annual Chowder & Microbrew Fest
Sunday, May 30, 2010 12:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM
Town Square - Waterville Valley, NH - 33 Village Road, Waterville Valley, NH 03125
Area restaurants bring their chowders to booths at Town Square in hopes of winning the coveted prize of the "Golden Clam Award"! Admission fee gets guests ample-sized tastes of each chowder and a ballot to vote for their favorite concoction. Plus, this year's first annual summer microbrew fest. Come meet the brewers and tast some of NH's finest local ales under the brew tent. Live rock and reggae music and fun family activities all day for this event. 603-236-8175 www.waterville.com
           
Military Personnel Discounts
Tanger Outlet Center - 120 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH 03276
1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010
In order to recognize our service men and women and show our appreciation, we will provide a free Tanger coupon book to and United States military personnel or family member that shows their military I.D. at Shopper Services. 603-286-7880 www.tangeroutlet.com/tilton
           
Garden Series: Shade gardens
Tarbin Gardens - 321 Salisbury Road (Route 127 South), Franklin, NH, 03235
Daily, June 1-6, 2010, 11am
An educational guided tour of Tarbin Gardens with emphasis on shade gardens. Tours last approximately one hour but you can stay for the rest of the day. Bring a picnic lunch or treat yourself to an authentic English Cream Tea served in the Rose Garden Patio 1PM - 5PM (tea price $7.50). The gardens are open from 10AM - 6PM. Admission: Adults $8.50, Seniors, Children and Students $7.00. Group rates are available on request. (603) 934-3518 www.tarbingardens.com
           
Cruise Night           
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
The Route 104 Diner - 752 NH Route 104, New Hampton NH 03256
Cruise Night - Every Tuesday through the end of September. Great Food, Music, 50/50, Prizes and a terrific collection of cars. 6-8pm. (603) 744-0120
www.thecman.com
           
Pieced Together: New Hampshire Quilts and Their Stories
New Hampshire Historical Society - 6 Eagle square, Concord, NH 03301
With their beautful colors and extraordinary patterns, quilts are both works of art and records of our lives. Fifty quilts, patterns and related quilt-making objects made during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries are gathered together in the exhibition Pieced Together: New Hampshrie Quilts and Their Stories. The exhibition is organized by quilt types: domestic history, community history, moving West, the Civil War, frugality, memories, family tradition, textile manufaturing, and regional characteristics are among the themes and subjects the will be explored. Sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank and Northeast Delta Dental. Open Tuesday-Satuday 9:30-5:00pm. Sunday 12:00-5:00pm and Mondays 9:30-5:00pm from July 1- October 15 and in December. Admission: $5.50 Adults, $4.50 Seniors, $3.00 children 6-18, $17.00 family maximum and free for New Hampshire Historical Society Members. 603-228-6688
           
Karaoke with Annie
Tuesday, June 01, 2010, 9pm
The Woodstock Station - The Woodstock Inn, Station, and Brewery 135 Main Street, N Woodstock
A fun lively evening of local performers -- Annie will make you a star in no time! 603-745-3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com
           
Fratello's Entertainment           
Tuesday, June 01, 2010 6:00 PM ~ 9:00 PM
Fratello's - 799 Union Ave. Laconia NH
Live piano in the dining room Tuesday-Thursday 6:00pm-9:00pm. 603-528-2022 www.fratellos.com
 
           
Wolfeboro 250th Anniversary Celebration Event
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Wolfeboro 250th Commemorative Book Release Date
Today's special events planned for the 250th Celebration. For more information contact the Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce by calling 603-569-2200 or click www.wolfeborochamber.com.
           
Minds in Motion (for ages 3 and under)
Wednesdays: June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245
The mind and body of a young child are constantly on the move. Foster your child's "natural curiosity" and explore motion from an animal's perspective - jump like a frog, swim like a fish, crawl like a caterpillar, and fly like a bird. Shared experiences you have with your child will build foundations for a lifetime. Cost: $5/member child; $7/non-member child. Call 603-968-7194 to register or visit www.nhnature.org to download a full brochure and registration form
                                   
Live Trivia with Great Prizes
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
The Woodstock Station - The Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery 135 Main Street, N Woodstock NH
Test your knowledge and win great prizes! 603-745-3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com
           
Ladies Night
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
The Lyons' Den - 25 Dock Road, Gilford NH
Ladies Night - 50% off second entree after 4:30 pm
Early Bird Specials every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Lighter Price for a Lighter Menu - 3 to 5 different specials available from Surf n' Turf to Baked Haddock Dinners Open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 9 pm Sunday's 11:30 am to 8 pm. Brunch Specials available on Sunday. (603) 293-8833
                       
Live Entertainment
Cactus Jack's - 1182 Union Ave, Laconia NH
Enjoy live music at Cactus Jack's in Laconia, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9pm - 12am, featuring great New Hampshire acoustic acts. Along with live music, the special bar menu includes Wild West Sliders for $5.99, the Mexican Fiesta for $9.99, and half price on all appetizers from 9pm to closing. Entertainment is free. Laconia Cactus Jack's is located at 1182 Union Avenue. For more information call 603-528-7800.
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