[ February 10, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] The Monadnock Folklore Society is excited to present home-town boy Jeff Murphy and his band, ‘Wooden Dinosaur’, to celebrate the release of their new CD ‘Spaces’ at the Nelson Town Hall Admission is $12/$9 (senior, youth, & advance internet). Click here for more info and tickets. “Wooden Dinosaur makes the kind of simple, stripped-down music that leaves [...] [...]
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[ December 31, 2011; 7:00 pm; ] Nelson Town Hall Pot luck, followed by dancing with calling by Lisa Sieverts, music by Harvey Tolman, Gordon Peery, and probably a plethora of other musicians. At some point the dancing stops and people migrate to Center Pond for fireworks. [...] |
[ January 3, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. February 7, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. March 6, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Back by Popular Demand the first Tuesday of January, February and March; 7 to 9 PM. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served. Last month (January) a record breaking crowd of 26 people turned out for Game Night. We played Scrabble, Quiddler, Mexican Train Dominoes, Rummikub, and assorted other games. A good time was had by all. We [...] [...] |
[ January 14, 2012; 11:00 pm; ] The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the Nelson Second Saturday Contra Dance on January 14th, featuring Lisa Sieverts calling with Roger Treat on fiddle and Gordon Peery on piano. Dancing begins at 8:00 PM. Beginners and singles are welcome — there is a short orientation before the dance for early arrivals — and all dances are taught [...] [...] |
[ December 18, 2011; 4:00 pm; ] Come here the Nelson Town Band performing holiday music. It’s FREE and it’s FUN. [...] |
[ December 17, 2011; 7:00 pm; ] The Monadnock Folklore Society brings this community event to the Nelson Town Hall each year, admission is $5, and treats are appreciated for the dessert potluck. This year the evening will begin with a holiday concert featuring a selection of traditional and original seasonal music; as part of the concert 2011 Johnny Trombly Scholarship [...] [...] |
[ January 13, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Admission $18/$15(senior, youth & advance online) click here for tickets Sally and Claudia met in the fabulous Folkie 80s for the first time, and immediately developed a deep friendship and musical collaboration. This led to lots of joint touring as well as 2 CDs together before Sally left the road to raise a family. Throughout, they have [...] [...] |
. . . Though they don’t seem to know about our town. October 20, 2011: The Oxford English Dictionary “Word of the Day: Nelson, n.1 Etymology: < the name of Horatio, Viscount Nelson, Duke of Bronte I. Compounds. 1. Nelson touch n. an approach to a situation or problem typical of Nelson, esp. in being characterized by bold action or self-confident leadership; also (in later, humorous, use) [...] [...] |
[ March 10, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors and students Beginner’s Workshop 7:30 Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society The Nelson Second Saturday dance welcomes Luke Donev to his Nelson Town Hall calling debut. Luke recently acquired his PhD in physics, which could make for some remarkable dances! Music is the solid “New England with an Irish edge: (or Irish [...] [...] |
[ February 11, 2012 8:00 pm to July 27, 2015 1:22 am. ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors and students Beginner’s Workshop 7:30 Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society Mega star caller Adina Gordon will move dancers effortless across the dance floor with grace and wit. The music: none other than the band that was born from the Nelson Monday Night Dance (and named after a Pete Sutherland tune): [...] [...] |
[ December 10, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors and students Beginner’s Workshop 7:30 Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society Vermont caller Mary Wesley makes her Nelson Town Hall debut to the music of Carey Bluhm, fiddle, Max Nunnemaker, bass and saxophone, and Gordon Peery, piano. Sure to be a lively evening with calling and music that is at once [...] [...] |
[ November 12, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors and students Beginner’s Workshop 7:30 Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society The amazing Heathen Creek returns to the Nelson Town Hall, with caller Don Primrose at the helm. “Heathen Creek” is what happens when contra music has a head-on collision with Gen-X. Maia Rutman’s scorching fiddle soars while Pete [...] [...] |
[ October 8, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] Nelson Town Hall Admission $8 / $6 seniors and students Beginner’s Workshop 7:30 Sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society Bob Isaacs hails from the New Jersey area, but we don’t hold that against him. He’s an extraordinary dance caller, as well as author of some very interesting dances. Music is provided by Old New England: Jane Orzechowski ~ fiddle Deanna Stiles [...] [...] |
[ October 7, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] World class fiddler and local hero Lissa Schneckenburger with Boston based guitarist Bethany Waickman come to the Nelson Town Hall on Friday, October 7 for an 8 PM concert. Admission is $12/$9(senior, youth & advance internet). [click here to go to the Monadnock Folklore Society website, where you may buy tickets online] The traditional music [...] [...] |
[ September 9, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] For tickets, please go to the web site of the Monadnock Folklore Society. Sarah McQuaid brings her sparkling guitar playing and compelling alto voice to the Nelson Town Hall on Friday, September 9 for an 8:00 PM concert. Admission is $15/$12(senior, youth & advance internet) Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is [...] [...] |
[ September 9, 2011; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is a versatile and beguiling performer. In addition to her own elegantly crafted originals, she interprets traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads, 1930s jazz numbers, surprise covers and lively guitar instrumentals with panache and poignancy. Her deliciously earthy voice delivers a powerful emotional punch that’s [...] [...] |
[ September 4, 2011; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] Nelson Ice Cream Social and Nelson Town Band Concert Nelson Congregational Church Sept 4th, 3:00pm on the lawn, bring your own chair Local ice cream, hot fudge, hot butterscotch, strawberries, blueberry sauce, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and toppings. Bring friends and families to enjoy this summertime favorite! Contact Nelson Congregational Church 847-3280 [...] |
Hey Nelson Folks: If you’ve spent time in the Town Hall you might have noticed a nice collection of pictures from Old Home Day of many years ago. This is a treasure, and wouldn’t it be nice to create an updated version (to supplement, not replace)? So, here’s what we’ll do – on Old Home [...] [...] |
[ August 6, 2011; 8:00 pm; ] Dudley Laufman will lead the dancing at a special Old Home Week edition of the Nelson Saturday Contra Dance on August 6th. On a recent episode of the NH Public Radio program, The Exchange, host Laura Knoy said, “When he raised the roof at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 with his country orchestra, Dudley Laufman [...] [...] |
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