Here are some fun events happening in our area this weekend, including the Keene, NH Ice and Snow Festival.
February 6,
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6, Saturday
– Keene Ice and Snow Festival, Keene NH – 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. Downtown
Keene. A Free Day of Family Fun is planned for Saturday, February 6, 2016 10am
to 4pm Downtown Keene and Central Square. Competitions Include: -Professional
and student ice carving, Snow Sculpturing, Family Activities Include: Snowman
Central (Childs Craft Making),
Lil' Tot snow slide, Bonfire and s'mores, Train Ride, Fire truck display,
Musical performances, Pictures with Snowman, Polar Bear & Ice Princess, and
much more!!! www.monadnocktravel.com
6, 7, Saturday and
Sunday, Discounts at Wachusett Mountain, Princeton, MA. Get Off The
Couch! Now thru February 12th, save 15% on 3-Peat Cards
and 3-Day Learn to Ski or
Ride packages! Use promo code "COUCH"
at checkout. www.wachusett.com
6,
Saturday, Winter Carnival 4:00-7:00 p.m. Nara Park, Acton MA
A
variety of activities are planned to include: Sledding & Ice Skating (BYO)
"Frozen" Dance Party- Firespinner Michael Farrell - Acton Minutemen
Winter Encampment - Lowell Spinners Mascot - Snow Broomball - Mix 104.5
"New Health Now" tour stop - Dunkin' Donuts Hot Chocolate and Sausage
Sampling - Three Campfires - Food Vendor: Chicken on the Run Food Truck, Dean's
Fried Dough & Oreo's - Activities are subject to change. Snow or no
snow...it's a go! Free parking available at the upper fields parking area and
lower parking lot. Free Admission http://www.acton-ma.gov/events
6, Saturday,
Tower Hill presents, Cellissima, with cellists Christine Tsen
and Matt Capobianco, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Classical and Celtic music with flair. Christine
Tsen is a cellist and chamber musician in the Boston area who has performed
both as soloist and in ensembles in America and Europe. In her experience so
much of music feels like poetry, and to her one lights up the other! Matthew
Capobianco holds a Master of Music with honors in Cello Performance from the
Boston Conservatory and an undergraduate degree in Music Performance from the
Pennsylvania State University. He has also been a member of the Grammy Award
winning Albany Symphony Orchestra since 1998. Cost: free with admission – www.towerhillbg.org
6, Saturday, Winter Hiking
Clinic with Jump (Just Understand My Potential), Fruitlands, Harvard, MA 1:00
p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Hit
the trails with educators from Just Understand My Potential (JUMP) and learn
critical cold weather hiking and survival skills while enjoying nature in Fruitlands
wintery woodlands. Waterproof footwear, gloves, and hats strongly recommended.
Free with admission. ~ www.fruitlands.org
6,7 Saturday and Sunday,
Winterfest at Fruitlands,
Harvard, MA 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m. Winter at Fruitlands means outdoor fun and
adventure! Bring your sleds, snowshoes, and cross- country skis for some
high-energy fun as you explore our snow-covered hills and woodland trails. If
you prefer a little quiet contemplation and reflection, make a visit to the Art
Gallery to view a selection of objects from the permanent collections or visit
our special exhibition: Hidden Hudson. Whatever your preference, hot chocolate
and a toasty fire will help to keep you warm this winter season!
Admission: Members FREE, Nonmembers $5/person www.fruitlands.org
7, Sunday – Tower Hill presents
Harpist, Rebecca Swett - 3:00-4:00 p.m. Local
musician Rebecca Swett inspires listeners with a range of Broadway tunes and
classical selections. Her career experiences include performances with
orchestras for the Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme concert, the Russian Symphony
Orchestra, the exclusive Admirals Cove in Jupiter, and Mar a Lago in Palm
Beach. Cost: free with
admission ~ www.towerhillbg.org
7, Sunday –
Peterborough Players presents Willliam Shakespear’s Coriolanus, on-screen
in brilliant HD Digital projection and Dolby Surround Sound. 1:00 p.m.
Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge,
Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom
Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse (film), BBC’s The Hollow
Crown) in the title role, directed by the Donmar Warehouse’s Artistic
Director Josie Rourke. When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls
once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too.
$20.00 adults, $15 students. www.pterboroughplayers.org
