So, we didn't win the 3^rd annual Concord community spelling bee. But at least we made it a few rounds before falling victim to a seemingly harmless two-syllable word of Irish origin. The night was still a lot of fun and event proceeds benefited the Main Street Concord programs to beautify and celebrate in our state's capital!

This weekend brings many holiday strolls, craft fairs and tree festivals. With Thanksgiving just a week away, I've been seeing more twinkling tree lights lining city streets, and holiday food displays in the grocery stores. I've got my holiday spirit, have you?

If you're already in the spirit and want to celebrate, or are looking to feel a little more holly jolly, check out the Holiday Craft Fair & Penny Sale in Nashua on Saturday, Crafts at the Capitol all weekend in Concord, Concord's "Fez"tival of Trees through November 27^th, and the story hour "Read, Play, Shop!" event at Nashua's Pheasant Lane Mall on Saturday. As always, check in to the holiday events calendar on the NH.com Snow Fun page for fun events throughout the week!

Happy Friday!

Merrimack Region
Theatre
Saturday
Trojan Barbie

Hollis Brookline's "The Diary of Anne Frank"

Guys & Dolls

"The Curious Savage"

Nashua Symphony Concert

Sunday
Kitchen Aid: The Concert for The Friendly Kitchen

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

The English Beat return to NH!

All Weekend
"Seussical the Musical"

The Drowsy Chaperone

Oliver!

The Dinosaur Musical

Barefoot in the Park - Dinner Theatre

Community
Holiday Craft Fair & Penny Sale
Saturday, November 19
Nashua, NH
The Nashua High School South Music Boosters are holding their annual Holiday Craft Fair & Penny Sale to benefit the Nashua High South Music Department. Over 35 New Hampshire crafters and specialty vendors will be there, plus our Penny Sale Raffle featuring private and corporate donations, and our well-known Cookie Walk. There will also be Concessions available. Admission and parking is free. Come do your holiday shopping, enter the Penny Sale raffle featuring dozens of items, and take home some delicious cookies - all while supporting the Nashua High South Band and Chorus students.

"Fez"tival of Trees
Through November 27
Concord, NH
Fun for All Ages, the 11^th Annual "Fez"-tival is an extravaganza of fully decorated, artificial trees decorated in a Christmas or other theme. All trees are beautifully lit for the enjoyment of the viewers who will come to participate in the associated festivities and purchase chances to win the trees.

Read, Play, Shop! Story hour begins at Pheasant Lane Mall
Saturday, November 19
Nashua, NH
Children will enjoy listening to the captivating stories and participating in fun activities. Raffles will also be held for lucky Kidgits Club members to take home books.

Gingerbread Festival
Fri-Sun, November 18-20
Concord, NH
This year's theme will be "The Enchanted Gingerbread Forest," featuring gingerbread houses created by professional bakers, adult amateurs, teens, children and families, all competing in their own categories as well as for "Best in Show" and "People's Choice" awards. Prizes range from $20 to $500. On November 19 and 20 the event is free for children 3 and under, $2 for children 4 to 16 and $5 for adults. Admission includes cookie decorating, ornament making, seasonal entertainment, a gingerbread house raffle and an enchanting display of over 50 completely edible gingerbread structures.

Crafts at the Capitol
Sat-Sun, November 19-20
Concord, NH
Concord's premier juried fine craft show. A select group of NH Craftsmen present quality, handmade gifts for all ages. Shop Local. Shop Quality.

113th Heritage Fair at Pilgrim Church
Saturday, November 19
Nashua, NH
The fair will feature our famous homemade Apple Pies, a Quilt Raffle with the quilt having been made by ladies of the church. Our quilt this year is called "Elegant Christmas", Gift Baskets, Books, Jewelry, Baked Goodies, our well known Clam Chowder for lunch and much more. There is a Penny Raffle with a chance to win a 22" Digital TV. Our Thrift Shop will also be open during the fair.

Scranton Penguins vs Manchester Monarchs
Saturday, November 19
Manchester, NH
Mullet Night returns to the Verizon Wireless Arena as we raise awareness of the fight against men's cancers and raise funds for the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center and the Movember Foundation. The first 3,000 fans will receive mullet wigs and moustaches!

2011 Granite State Baseball Dinner
Saturday, November 19
Manchester, NH
Join Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb, Yankees great Roy White, and boxing icons Angelo Dundee and Mickey O'Keefe among a growing guest list for the event. Doors to the event will open at 5:00 p.m. with a silent auction and an autograph session with the honored guests running from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.

Tellabration!
Saturday, November 19
Concord, NH
Tellabration was started in Connecticut in 1988 by J.G. Pinkerton as a way to keep the art of storytelling alive. NH storytellers Peter Brodeur, Lauretta Phillips, Ruth Niven, Olga Morrill, Loretta Bolen, Sharon Wood & Angela Klingler will tell stories that will make you laugh and cry and say "Ah, yes, that's how it is!" Music by Steve Blunt, Emcee Andy Davis, Producer George Radcliffe.

Bedford PTG Ski & Skate Sale
Saturday, November 19
Bedford, NH
The Bedford PTG Ski & Skate Sale is a MUST for anyone in the market for ski, skate,
hockey, snowboarding equipment or apparel The savings and selection are
unbelievable! While you are at the sale, enjoy refreshments and enter the annual
raffle for your chance to win lift tickets, ski equipment, apparel and many other
products from local businesses.

Seacoast Region
Theatre
Sunday
Hal McIntyre Orchestra with Steve Marvin

Paula Poundstone

All Weekend
Tuesdays with Morrie

Faith Healer

Elephant Hunt

Community
Festival of Trees
Fri-Sun, November 18-20
Portsmouth, NH
Over 90 displays of decorated indoor trees, cozy rooms decked out for the holidays in the historic Cape house, and outside displays are sure to delight and inspire visitors with ideas for holiday décor. This is a biennial fundraiser, which allows the Portsmouth Garden Club to award the Festival of Trees scholarships and grants to community members, to assist conservation education, to support historic gardens in the seacoast area, and to maintain club activities.

Clifford Visits Children's Museum of NH
Saturday, November 19
Dover, NH
As part of the Books Alive program sponsored by Irving Oil, the museum will be celebrating Clifford with story readings, creative activities, literacy games and the chance for kids to give costumed character Clifford a hug or a high-five. All the fun is included in the museum's regular admission price of $9 for adults and children, and $8 for seniors. This event is free for museum members and children under a year old.

Starry Night 2011
Saturday, November 19
Portsmouth, NH
The Star Island Corp., in cooperation with Sam Adams Brewery, is proud to announce Starry Night 2011, our third annual event celebrating art, hops and harvest flavors.

This year, Starry Night returns on November 19 with a ceramics exhibition by the Banks Gallery in Portsmouth and also features a select group of jewelers showing their unique hand-crafted pieces. RAIN for the Sahel and Sahara will also display their work. RAIN is an international non-governmental organization that works with women artisans of the Sahel and Sahara to help them achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Dartmouth / Sunapee Region
Theatre
Saturday
Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra

Sunday
Upper Valley Music Center Community Orchestra Concert

All Weekend
The Christmas Revels

Satyagraha

Breaking E.D.E.N.

Community
2nd Annual Justin 'Cupcake' Towle Memorial Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle
Saturday, November 19
Yummy Goodness: Spaghetti, Salad, Bread and dessert.

Mount Sunapee Area Ski Club Ski Swap
Saturday, November 19
Newbury, NH
New and used skis, boots, snowboards, poles, skates, cross country, clothing and more! Local shops will also have equipment at great prices as well. If you have an item you would like to sell, please drop them off in the Spruce Lodge here at the mountain on Friday, November 18 between 4pm-7pm. We will accept equipment in good condition, skis with approved bindings, skates, snowboards, clean winter clothing, etc. Please no straight skis. If your item is sold, you will receive 75% of the sale. The other 25% of the sale is donated to the Mount Sunapee Area Ski Club's Junior Programs.

Monadnock Region
Theatre
Saturday
The Owl and the Pussycat

Tales Told in a Tent - Theatrical Presentation

All Weekend

The Pirates of Penzance

Unexpected Tenderness

Frost Heaves presents Noel Nonsense

Community
18th Annual Holiday Stroll
Saturday, November 19
A wonderful Peterborough Tradition not to be missed. Get the family together and head out for a great day of fun, shopping, and togetherness.

Great North Woods Region
Theatre
Sunday
Berlin Jazz

Lakes Region
Theatre
Saturday
Man of LaMancha

Bad Jam

The Nutcracker

The Amazing Kreskin

All Weekend
The Hound of the Baskervilles

White Mountains Region
Community
Santa At The Rocks
Through December 17
Bethlehem, NH
Journey to The Rocks Christmas Tree Farm, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, then select the perfect family Christmas tree and wreath. Free horse-drawn wagon rides are reserved for package customers up until Sunday at 2 pm, and open to the general public after. Reservations are strongly encouraged. The Green (Eco) Santa will be at the farm giving seedlings to children and posing for photographs.

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