Press Kit

News From Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce – June 12, 2016

Contact:  Marti Mayne, 207-846-6331

From Music to Live Theater, Arts and Heritage are alive in Mt Washington Valley

June is busting out all over with song, dance, theater and heritage offerings in Mt Washington Valley.  From Fairy Festivals to Friday painters, our hills are alive with the sound of music and more.  We’re out to help people find their adventure – no matter if its golf, sports, shopping, arts & heritage or food – this spring in Mt Washington Valley.  The SpringMWV campaign is packed with fun this June.  For a full line-up of arts, culture and heritage adventure, click here. (http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/events/ArtAdventures.cfm).

Here’s a sampling of what’s in store for arts, music, theater, culture and heritage travelers this June.

MUSEUMS and ART EXHIBITS:  Perfect for rainy day exploration:

• The Red Barn Museum - Historic Auto Road items at the base - FREE
  Mt Washington Observatory's EXTREME Weather Museum - Summit of Mt Washington - FREE
• April - June, Renewal Exhibit, Main Street Gallery and The Met Art Gallery, North Conway Village, NH - FREE
• Ellis River Art Gallery, Jackson, NH – FREE
• Mt Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center, North Conway, NH – donations accepted.
• Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm, Tamworth, NH: $5 admission
• Hartman Model RR Museum, Intervale, NH: $6 admission for adults, $5 admission for seniors, $4 for kids 12 and under.
• The Conway Historical Society's Eastman Lord House Museum, Conway, NH: Free.

JUNE ARTS, HERITAGE AND MUSIC ADVENTURES

Fridays in June:  "Friday Painters", presented by the Mt Washington Valley Arts Association
Paint with professionals, semi-professionals and hobbyists who are willing to provide critiques of your work, share tips they have learned through the year and make new friends.

June 15: Bicknell's Trush Tours, Mt. Washington Auto Road, Gorham, NH

Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, now through June 25, “The Last Five Years”, M&D Playhouse - North Conway, NH

Tuesday, June 14 & 28, 9:30am-12:30pm, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth, NH.  Many other activities offered.

Friday, June 17, Dar Williams, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME

Saturday, June 18, 10am-2pm, Summer Solstice Sizzler, Settlers Green, North Conway, NH
To fire up the summer season with giveaways, promotional items and more!

Saturday, June 18, 6-9pm, Murder Mystery Dinner Train, Conway Scenic RR, North Conway, NH
A fabulous night of hijinks and murder aboard the Conway Scenic RR. First class seating, a five course dinner and interactive improv theater presented by Arts in Motion Theater Company. For tickets call 1-800 -232-5251.

Saturday, June 18,  2nd Annual Fairy and Other Magical Creatures Festival,  Cranmore Mountain Resort and MWV Children's Museum, North Conway, NH: View Fairy Houses, participate in fun activities and explore the aerial and mountain adventure park.

June 18 & 19:  An evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME

Sunday, June 19, Dad's Ride Free on Conway Scenic Railroad, North Conway Village, NH

Sunday, June 19, Mystery NH, North Conway, NH.  One free gift certificate for future visit to every father who comes in to play an escape room on Father's Day.

Tuesday, June 21, Sunrise From the Summit, Mt Washington, Gorham, NH

Thursday, June 23, 6:30pm, Mountain Top Music presents a 1960s Dinner Dance, Christmas Farm Inn, Jackson, NH

Friday, June 24, 6:30pm, Bad Gravity, Concert, Medallion Opera House, Gorham, NH

Saturday, June 25, 7pm, Beppe Gambetta, Guitarist, Medallion Opera House, Gorham, NH

Saturday, June 25, 10am-4pm, Art In Bloom, A Walking Tour of Floral Interpretation of Art, throughout venues in Jackson, NH.

For more information on arts, culture, music, theater and heritage events and offerings, be sure to visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org or call 800-DO-SEE-NH (800-367-3364). For an up to date calendar of Arts events and resources, visit http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/events/ArtAdventures.cfm. For information on planning a vacation to New Hampshire, go to www.VisitNH.gov.

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