Here are some of the exciting events and performances happening at the Library Arts Center this year. Event dates and times are subject to scheduling changes so please call Doris Nelson, the Library Arts Center's director, at 603.863.3040 if you have any questions.
Summer Performances for Kids
Dates: (4) Thursdays in July
Time: 10:30am
Location: LAC Side Lawn
These performances are free! Come join us on the side lawn of the LAC. In case of rain the performances will be held indoors at the Newport Recreation Center. As we mentioned: Free Admission. Donations are welcome.
July 10
Martha Dana Puppets with a new cast of characters
July 17
Andrew Pinard-Absolutely Magic
July 24
Paul Warnick-Musician
July 31
Michael Zerphy:Clown, Mime & Storyteller
For more information please call Doris at 603.863.3040.
Gallery Talks with Tea:
'A History of Hooked Rugs' and 'Color Magic'
Date: August 7, 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
"Gallery Talks with Tea": It's 'History of Hooked Rugs' by Pam Bartlett as well as 'Color Magic' by Angela Foote. Admission is free and donations are welcome. For more information please call Doris at 603.863.3040.
The 35th Annual Apple Pie Craft Fair
Place: Newport Town Common
Date: Saturday, August 23 ,2008
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Fair is named for the delicious home-made Apple Pies that are donated by bakers from all over town and sold to benefit the Library Arts Center. This is a fundraiser of the Library Arts Center, rain or shine, on the Newport Town Common.
A big event is the Apple Pie Contest, judged at 11:00am the day of the Fair by local luminaries. The prize-winning apple pies are sold by the slice after the contest.
Also, 90 booths of crafts, music and entertainment, as well as The Firemen's BBQ; a truly town-wide event!
Dickens Through December Gallery of Gifts
Dates: November 14 - December 20, 2008
Time: Gallery Hours
Wonderful fine arts and crafts show and sale featuring unique creations by regional artists and craftspeople.
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