Press Kit

NEWS FROM MT WASHINGTON VALLEY, NH – June 4, 2012

Contact:  Freddie Procyk, Cranmore Mountain Lodge at 603-356-2044

VOICES AND COLORS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL DEBUTS IN MT WASHINGTON VALLEY, NH

North Conway, NH – Two innkeepers in Mt Washington Valley have put their hospitality skills to work to welcome a brand new festival to the region.  With assistance from the Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce, Freddie Procyk of Cranmore Mountain Lodgeand Jessica Zarenko of Cabernet Inn will present Voices and Colors, A Music and Arts Festival June 29-July 1, 2012 at venues throughout Mt Washington Valley.

From classical to rock, musicians will bring their sounds to B&Bs, coffee shops, galleries, resorts, pubs and restaurants throughout Mt Washington Valley. Add in colors from artists painting scenes throughout North Conway Village and displaying artworks throughout the Valley and you’ve got a weekend of sights and sounds. There’s even a dance recital, crafts and tastings too.

Look forward to the following schedule and plan to kick the summer off with a festival of hues and harmony in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

Cranmore Mountain Lodge
Enjoy listening to traditional Folk music by
The Mountain Top Music Center Old Time String Band
in the setting of a cozy B&B

The Metropolitan Coffee House
Listen to Italian Music as you enjoy authentic, homemade Italian Gelato, cakes, pastries and coffee drinks

Red Jacket Mountain View Resort and Waterpark
June 29, 9-11:00pm - Enjoy solo guitarist and singer Jim Conners at their Red Ridge Grill
June 30, 8 to 9pm - Kids performer and family fun time musician Bob Rutherford with adult music to follow

Red Parka Pub & Steakhouse
June 29, 9-12:30 - Amorphous
June 30, 9-12:30 - Full Circle
July 1, 4-7 - Bennett & Perkins

Stone Mountain Arts Center
June 29 - Billy Bragg Up Close and Personal
June 30 - Wine, Dine, and Diva .. A Really, Really Fun Wine Dinner

World Fellowship
June 30, 7:30pm - Baroque & Renaissance Dance

Bartlett Inn Art Gallery
June 29 - July 1, 11am to 5pm View original Oil and Watercolor paintings
of the White Mountains by New England artists

Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center
June 29, 7:30 pm - "You Can't Kill Stephen King," an independent film
June 30, 7:30 pm - Enjoy the new Fryeburg Academy band, Junco, that has a "softer Dave Matthews Band" sound.

Fields of Ambrosia
June 29, 1pm-5pm & June 30, 10am-4pm. Design your signature scent from a single note to a symphony of fragrance and receive a free perfume bottle with your THE ART OF PERFUMERY purchase.

302 West Smokehouse
June 29 - Rek'lis a Trois
June 30 - Cooped Up

Margarita Grill
July 1 SHOL Sunday
an evening of acoustic music, local art, handmade crafts and tastings of local food and beverages

Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association
Local artists will be painting scenes around North Conway Village
Come watch as their talent comes alive on the canvas

Omni Mount Washington Resort
June 29 - 9pm-Midnight “Side Show” a 4-piece band playing Classic Rock
Located in “The Cave”

June 30 - 9pm-Midnight
“Those Guys” a 2-piece band playing Contemporary Rock & Reggae
Located in “The Cave”

July 1 - 2pm-5pm
Live from the Lawn
Jeremy Dean & Heather Pierson Duo” playing smooth tunes of all genres, including rock, pop, blues and jazz
Located on the Presidential Patio of our Spa/Conference Center
Picnic lunches will be sold with drink service provided by the Stickney’s Restaurant.

There’s still time for performers and artists to get involved.  If you’d like to perform or participate, contact Freddie Procyk at 603-356-2044.  Venues will be arranged for those interested in taking part. 

For additional events taking place in Mt Washington Valley or to plan your visit, go to www.mtwashingtonvalley.org for complete vacation planning resources.  If you’d rather talk to a vacation planner, call 1-800-DO-SEE-NH (800-367-3364).

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