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Join the North Country Chamber Players at Sugar Hill Meetinghouse.

Stunning virtuosity, satire and lyricism are the hallmarks of Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1, the featured work on this program. With lean, transparent piano writing closer to Mozart than to the lush late-Romantic concertos, this piece is often considered a double concerto because of its prominent solo trumpet line.

This is a Pay-What-You-Wish event

Nashville-Style Songwriter Round Comes to Riley’s Place in Milford, NH

MILFORD, NH — A Nashville-style songwriter round is coming to Riley’s Place in Milford, NH, bringing an evening of stripped-down performances, original songs, and the kind of storytelling usually reserved for small listening rooms off Music Row.

White Horse Round is a new weekly event created and hosted by Charlie Chronopoulos every Sunday beginning at 5:00 PM.

The one-hour round will feature songwriters trading songs and stories in an intimate acoustic format built around conversation and live performance. The White Horse Round highlights the raw side of songwriting — no full band, no heavy production, just writers and their songs.

The evening will close with a featured set from host Charlie Chronopoulos, whose live performances blend Americana, rock, and singer-songwriter influences with an easy connection to the room.

Music lovers and musicians are welcomed to be part of this community. The Riley’s Place staff will welcome you with no cover, a great menu, and outdoor patio.

Event Details:
• Nashville-Style Writer Round
• Riley’s — Milford, NH
• Starts at 5:00 PM
• One-hour songwriter round followed by a closing set from Charlie Chronopoulos

For more information and to inquire about a spot in the round, contact Glass Factory Records at GlassFactoryRecords@gmail.com.

Riley’s Place is located at 29 Mont Vernon St, Milford, NH 03055.

Music on the Hill Summer Concert Series
Jun 24, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026
Join us every Wednesday at 6:30PM through September 9th for unforgettable evenings of live music and community. FREE!
We’re thrilled to kick off Artistree’s Summer Concert Series on June 24th!

Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of summer soundscapes at Artistree!

Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and unwind to the tunes under the open sky. Whether you’re a fan of jazz, folk, or classical, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

No reservations are required – just bring your friends and family for a memorable evening.

We look forward to seeing you there!

* IMPORTANT Parking for the summer concert series is in the field at Artistree. The entrance to the field is directly across from Saskadena Six and marked with signage. We do offer handicapped parking in the main artistree parking lot, but all others must park in the designated field parking.

NO DOGS Please

June 24: Last Train to Zinkov
July 1: Evan Panzer
July 8: Boma Bango
July 15: Doug Perkins & Patrick Ross
July 22: Grey Cats Quartet
July 29: Scott Forrest
August 5: Bow Thayer & Krishna Guthrie
August 12: Never Too Late
August 19: The Sidewinders
August 26: Rose Hip Jam
September 2: Jim Yeager Band
September 9: Route Five Jive
September 16: Ben Kogan

Please note all musicians subject to change through out the summer with out notice.

This years Summer Concert Series is FREE thanks to Haystack Needle

Artistree is located in South Pomfret, VT

Co-presented with the NOVA Arts

Grim days call for fierce love. And Mavis Staples, one of the most enduring figures in American music, is laying it down.

Now 86, Mavis has been performing since the age of eight. After starting out with her father Roebuck “Pops” Staples, sisters Cleotha and Yvonne, and brother Pervis in the Staple Singers more than seventy years ago, she’s the lone surviving member of the group, still carrying her family’s gifts and knowledge with her as a living heritage.

Inducted into several halls of fame (blues, rock, and gospel), a Kennedy Center Honoree, a winner of multiple Grammys (including a Lifetime Achievement award), Mavis is our musical history. She’s collaborated with nearly every major figure of her era(s), from Dylan to Prince, Aretha, and Willie — not to mention countless stars from subsequent generations.

Few people wield the combination of moral authority and the musical artistry that Mavis possesses. The moral authority comes from experiencing the Jim Crow era as a Black woman playing music in the South. With Freedom Highway, the Staple Singers created the literal soundtrack for the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery. They opened for Martin Luther King Jr. at his rallies. Mavis has spent a lifetime standing up for those people the most powerful among us would like to beat down.

She considered retiring in 2023 but found she has too much left to express through music. And now, despite our dark days, as she said in the wake of her 85th birthday party last year, “You have to stay hopeful and have faith that things are going to get better.” She can’t keep us from the danger facing the country, or magically restore the progress that’s being undone. But she knows from her own experience that it’s possible to find a path through, a way to keep going.

She may be one of the last true ones standing, but she’s not waiting around to be revered for the wisdom she brings. She’s too busy still leading the charge, still showing us how it’s done. Steadfast in triumph and adversity, Mavis Staples is still making music—and history—just when we need her most.

Tickets: $85 (prime) $75/ $59

Sunday Camp (Ages 4-6) meets from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. one Sunday afternoon per month, beginning Sunday, September 15, 2024. This program is free, and no membership is required. Our Sunday Camp Teacher uses a mix of music, crafts and games to introduce students to the Jewish calendar, prayer, Torah and Hebrew.

On the night of September 19, 1961, Betty and Barney Hill drove through New Hampshire’s White Mountains on their way back to Portsmouth from their honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls and Montreal. On Route 3, near Franconia, they saw a light in the sky.

Their world, and ours, was never the same again.

While the Hills rose to fame due to their tale of alien abduction and subsequent influence on pop culture, the Hills’ impact reaches far beyond the extraordinary events of that night. As Portsmouth residents, civil rights activists, and community leaders, Betty and Barney Hill were part of a powerful and often overlooked chapter in local and national history.

Admission to the exhibition is $10 general admission, $5 discounted admission (children 5-18, seniors over 62, students, and Portsmouth residents), and FREE for members. Tickets are purchased on site.

Welcome to The Village at Paugus Bay Artisan Craft Fair! Join us every other Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 3 PM for a rotating lineup of talented local artisans, makers, and vendors showcasing handmade jewelry, home decor, candles, soaps, art, baked goods, and so much more.

Kittery Community Market | Sunday, July 12th| 10-2 PM

Sunday, July 12th
10 AM - 2 PM
10 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME (Post Office Square - in front of Blue Mermaid and Tributary Brewing Co.)

July is in full swing, and the market is bursting with summer flavor, community spirit, and live music by Randy McGarvey. From beautiful flowers and fresh-picked produce to artisan goods and ready-to-enjoy foods, it's the perfect place to spend a laid-back Sunday catching up with friends and shopping local.

Live Music: Randy McGarvey
Kid's Activity: Market Scavenger Hunt

Shop Local:
Find produce, meat, eggs, seafood, flowers, plants, seedlings, baked goods, prepared foods, handmade artisan crafts, knife and tool sharpening, and gluten-free and vegan options.

We accept SNAP and EBT, and offer:
Maine Harvest Bucks
Kid's PoP Club - Every child receives a $3 voucher to spend on produce each week!
Customer Loyalty Program - Pick up a punch card at the Info Booth; receive a $5 food voucher for every 4th visit!
Bumper Crop

Make a day of it: Brunch at Blue Mermaid, market stroll, and a refreshing beer from Tributary Brewing Co, it's a community celebration every Sunday!

Special thanks to the Logan family for hosting the market at Post Office Square.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
Beach Pea Baking Co - Golden Harvest - Tapley Insurance - Irene Bowen, Edward Jones - Tributary Brewing Co - Blue Mermaid - Aland Realty - Kennebunk Savings - Carl's Meat Market - Kittery Trading Post - Life Starts Here Chiropractic - Alice + Bird Interiors - Footprints Food Pantry - Plates for Change - Pepperrell Cove - Piscataqua Animal Hospital - Kittery Eye

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Category: Community | Markets

Date and Time: 12th July 2026 at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Venue details: Kittery Community Market, 10 Shapleigh Road, Kittery, Maine, 03904, United States

Every Sunday
June 28 - Sep. 13
Doors open at 12:30pm, with music beginning around 1pm.
This weekly “backyard party” makes the most out of the easy Sundays afternoons of summertime!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an afternoon at the farm! Come and listen to live music, have a pint of a local beer, snack on a bison hot dog, visit the farm store and bring the kiddos to meet our friendly farm animals!
Each week features a concert of local musicians from diverse genres: rhythm & blues, jazz, Americana and more! Each open-air concert is the perfect backdrop for family and friends to lounge in the late afternoon sun and soak up the remaining moments of a Maine summertime weekend.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Tickets are $15 per person with kids under 12 free!
Our 2026 Summer Schedule:
June 28th
Killeeshil Traditional Irish Music
Celtic
July 5th
Sigrid Sibley & Friends
Bluegrass / Folk
July 12th
Seacoast Revival Early Jazz Band
1920’s Jazz
July 19th
The McCritters Garage
Folk
July 26th
The Hempcats
Rhythm & Blues
August 2nd
Toby McAllister & The Sierra Sounds
Pop Rock / Alt Country
August 9th
The Bottom Dollars
Bluegrass
August 16th
Gnarly Darling Roots
Rock / Americana
August 23rd
One Longfellow Square Presents: Melvin Gradiz Band Contemporary R&B / Funk
August 30th
A Moment of Green
Rock
September 6th
The Lion Sisters
Folk / Bluegrass
September 13th
One Longfellow Square Presents: Lolabelle
Alt Rock

Join the North Country Chamber Players at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa

Stunning virtuosity, satire and lyricism are the hallmarks of Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1, the featured work on this program. With lean, transparent piano writing closer to Mozart than to the lush late-Romantic concertos, this piece is often considered a double concerto because of its prominent solo trumpet line.