Europe's Guitar Legend To Play at Park Theatre
Pedro Jóia guest stars with The North Country Chamber Players in a program that traces the history of the guitar from Baroque to Led Zeppelin
JAFFREY, New Hampshire (July 25, 2022) The Park Theatre performing arts center in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, will present one of Europe's top guitarist virtuosos Pedro Jóia as he guest stars with The North Country Chamber Players in GUITAR HERO: A History of The Guitar From Baroque to Led Zeppelin. This special event debuts on Friday, August 12, at 7:30 pm in the venue's acoustically acclaimed William David Eppes 333-seat auditorium. The program then moves to two other performances in northern New Hampshire.
It is said that 10% of the world's population has picked up and strummed a guitar at one time or another. Since the 16th century, the guitar has played an important, if not the lead role, in classical, folk, dance, jazz, and, of course, rock and roll music. One of Europe's greatest guitarists, Pedro Jóia, will demonstrate its remarkable versatility through examples of baroque music, flamenco and Arabic dance, Portuguese folk music, and the classic rock tunes of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.
Pedro Jóia is an internationally renowned guitar virtuoso whose versatility includes a rare expertise in Flamenco guitar. He has recorded six albums in his name and is a featured soloist on numerous other recordings. Pedro resided in Brazil for several years and worked there with Ney Matogrosso, Yamandú Costa, Gilberto Gil, and many others. In 2008 he was awarded the Carlos Paredes Prize for his solo album À Espera de Armandinho, which interprets the art of the great Fado Guitar maestro. Since 2013, Pedro has toured the world with the great Fado and Pop singer Mariza, for whom he is the musical director. In June 2017, Pedro released a long-awaited recording of his own compositions, performed with his working trio of João Frade on Accordion and Norton Daiello on bass. In May of 2017, Pedro appeared with Susan Palma-Nidel and Ruca Rebordão in a series of concert performances in New York City. Pedro's artistry on Carlos Paredes' Verdes Anos and the lullaby Jose Embala O Menino are highlights of Susan's recent recording, Lisboa Ìntima.
Based in Franconia, New Hampshire, The North Country Chamber Players was formed in 1978. During the past four decades, the Chamber Players have designed and presented concerts, multi-media presentations, lectures, and seminars of the highest artistic and intellectual standards, including collaborations with internationally renowned figures like jazz great Branford Marsalis, tango master Pablo Ziegler, conductor, author and educator, Leon Botstein, and architect and visionary Paolo Soleri.
Tickets for the performance are $25 each. Go to theparktheatre.org or call the box office at (603) 532-8888.
The Park Theatre performing arts center is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The facility is fully accessible.
Local Libraries Join Park Theatre for Screening of Marcel The Shell
Present your library card and receive $5 discounted admission on August 5th
JAFFREY, New Hampshire (July 28, 2022) Four local libraries have joined The Park Theatre for a special preview screening of the critically-acclaimed movie Marcel The Shell With Shoes On. The special premiere preview screening is on Friday, August 5 at 5:00 p.m. If you present your library card, you are admitted for $5 instead of the usual $9 or $8 ticket price. The libraries include the Jaffrey Library, the Peterborough Town Library, the Ingalls Library in Rindge, and the Frost Free Library in Marlborough. Library card screening patrons will receive official Marcel stickers.
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On began as a series of short viral films and a highly successful children's book. The new feature film has become the #1 independent movie of the summer. Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connections in the smallest corners.
Actor-comedian Jenny Slate supplies the voice of Marcel in this stop-action animated movie. Jenny also co-wrote Marcel The Shell With Shoes On. Jenny was born and grew up in Milton, Massachusetts. Legendary actress Isabella Rossellini supplies the voice of Marcel's grandmother, Connie. Peter Bonerz does the voice of The Maestro. Peter is an accomplished stage, motion picture, and television actor. He is best known for playing Jerry Robinson, the dentist, on The Bob Newhart Show. Peter was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
To promote summer reading, the producers of Marcel The Shell With Shoes On have partnered with the American Library Association.
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On will be shown at The Park Theatre from Friday, August 5 until Thursday, August 11, with no screening on Monday, August 8.
Regular tickets for Marcel The Shell With Shoes On can be purchased by visiting theparktheatre.org or by calling the box office (603) 532-8888. Tickets are $9 and $8. Library card discounts for the August 5, 5pm screening must be made at the box office.
The Park Theatre performing arts center is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The facility is fully accessible.
August 2022 Events at Dunn State Park
All programs are free and open to the public, a parking fee may apply. Bring water, wear sunscreen/bug spray, and dress for the outdoors. Sturdy footwear is strongly recommended for hiking programs. An adult must accompany all children. Inclement weather cancels hiking programs. For more information call (978) 632-7897 or visit: www.mass.gov/locations/dunn-state-park
There will be no programs from June 5 through June 11.
Dunn State Park is located at 289 Pearl St., Gardner, MA 01440.
EXPLORE NATURE HIKE
Mondays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Take a hike with us through the woods as we explore the Natural World with guided walks, games, and activities. Each week we will cover a different topic from creepy crawlies to trees, to birds.
Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 6 and above. Approximately one mile over easy to moderate terrain.
FITNESS HIKE
Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Why pay for a gym when you can exercise outdoors? Hike with us and use the exercise equipment along the way.
Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 16 and above. Talk to a doctor before starting any exercise routine.
KIDLEIDOSCIPE
Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often!
Meet on the Visitor Center deck. Deigned for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. During inclement weather, this will be held in the Visitor Center.
MOBILE NATURE CENTER
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
We bring the nature center to you! Check out pelts, skulls, and other items related to the animals that live in the park. Stay for five minutes or an hour! Bring your questions.
Meet on the path next to the beach. Suitable for all ages.
MUCKING ABOUT
Saturdays, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Take a peek under the surface of the Dunn Pond! Explore the bugs, tadpoles, newts and other creatures that live here. We'll use nets and buckets to catch (and then release!) some cool critters. Stay for five minutes or the whole time.
This program takes place at the northeast corner of the pond. Follow the signs to get there. Appropriate for ages 6 and above.
SUPER SENSES HIKE
Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Come join us as we walk the Woodland Trail and explore our 5 senses. See how our senses relate to the animals that call the woods home.
Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 4 and above. An Alternate program will be held at the Visitor Center during inclement weather.
THE FALLEN LOG
Sundays and Fridays, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
It's amazing how many things live in and on rotting logs. We will take a close look at some fallen logs and see what kind of insects we can find. Be ready to get your hands dirty!
Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 6 and above. About one mile over easy terrain.