06.19.07
Posted in Museum News, Cultural Events, Announcements at 6:45 pm by Administrator
On June 28, 2007, one of New Hampshire’s finest, Walpole native and film maker, Ken Burns, will be on hand at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, New Hampshire. He will be answering questions after the audience has had a chance to preview his new documentary series about World War II, titled simply, “The War.”
Interviewed several weeks ago on our local PBS station, Burns reports that the two words, “The War,” are all that are needed to describe World War II, the biggest and most devastating conflict of the twentieth century. Over the years, Burns has provided many quality documentary films, not the least of which was his coverage of the Shakers, and his dynamic Civil War series.
The event is free to the public and doors open at 6:15 p.m. Among honored guests is the newly-appointed director of the Wright Museum, Mark Foynes. The Wright Museum tells the story of the Home Front during WWII, through educational exhibits and artifacts. They have the largest fleet of working vehicles from the war, and a special exhibit, often. If you are in the area, plan on also taking a trek “up the road” to the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro, NH. More information is on our website.
http://www.quiltersmuse.com
Pat
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11.08.06
Posted in Cultural Events at 3:29 pm by Administrator
Quite a while ago, when I’d first met my friend, Gloria, from Argentina, online, she had asked me if I knew the “Tango.” The only bit of music I associated with the dance was “La Cumparsita,” a catchy tune that my father used to play on his clarinet. However, I’d never seen the dance performed…until yesterday.
Last night, a group called, “Tango Fire,” from Buenos Aires, Argentina entertained an audience at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH, for two hours. There were four musicians: a violinist, a cellist, someone playing the accordion, and a pianist who would alert the other musicians to “the beat” at the beginning of each song, by stomping his foot on the floor.
The program was a mix of pure instrumental music, the songs of one singer, and a number of couples who expertly danced (at the same time), and who have traveled worldwide to entertain, and to be on television. There was so much action on the stage at any given moment, the eye did not know where to look!
The costumes of the women were fantastic, and we marveled at how quickly they changed their garments, from number to number. One thing that made me smile was their use of nylon stockings that have a dark seam that runs the length of the back of the leg. I remember wearing those in the 1960s.
The Tango requires athleticism, to the inth degree. The moves are rapid, sensual, and in many cases, rely on the juxtaposition of genders to relay an unspoken mini-drama via physical movements.
Jim had been looking forward to an evening at home to watch election returns. Luckily, he agreed to accompany me to the theater. He, too, exclaimed that the dancers were spectacular, and he was happy to have attended this event.
The William H. Giles Foundation underwrote the performance and it was free to the public. What a fantastic cultural experience! Now, I can tell my friend in Argentina that I really do “know” the Tango. If you have the chance to see this group, it is definitely worth your presence.
I am so thankful to live in a community that appreciates the ARTS, in all forms.
P.S. They danced “La Cumparsita,” much to my enjoyment!
Pat
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11.05.06
Posted in Cultural Events at 2:23 pm by Administrator
On Tuesday night, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a very special program at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, New Hampshire. A renowned group of dancers and musicians from Argentina will be presenting “Tango Fire.” Admission to the event is free of charge, and the doors will open at
6:45 p.m. The group is from Buenos Aires, a cosmopolitan city. For more information, please call (603) 225-1111, or visit this website: http://www.ccanh.com
Hope some of you can attend this cultural event. The Tango Fire website is: http://www.tango-fire.com/
Pat
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