Arts and Crafts
Around Lake Winnipesaukee

Great art picks up where nature ends." ~ Marc Chagall

Lake Winnipesaukee is filled with arts and crafts.  Many people think it's just a fun beach and boating place.  Thousands of people visit each year for it's cultural side.

You'll find a collection of many fine crafted items, numerous local theater shows that are awesome and unbelievable music festivals.  In addition, there are many art galleries and local merchants who sell many locally made items.

Lake Winnipesaukee Arts and Crafts

With so many talented people in the lakes region, you can find an abundance of handcrafted treasures displayed in many locations.

The local craftsmen work with a variety of materials to create some absolutely stunning pieces.  You'll find rustic furniture and accessories at some shops all the way to tables made with exotic wood.

If you're looking for small gifts, there are so many to choose from.  Fancy jewelry, games, pottery, stained glass and much more can be found in various shops.  Visit some of the local specialty shops to find some of these beautiful creations.  Many of the local farmers markets also display some homemade treasures in addition to their fruits and vegetables.

Lake Winnipesaukee Theater

What's not to like about an evening out around Lake Winnipesaukee with dinner and a show?  There are so many to choose from throughout the year.

Whether you're interested in participating in a show or just watching one, the Lake Winnipesaukee region has something for everyone.

Here's a list of local theater groups around Lake Winnipesaukee:

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse

PO Box 5201

Laconia, NH  03247

Located in the Alpenrose Plaza in Weirs Beach

(603)366-7377

The Village Players

PO Box 770

Wolfeboro, NH  03848

(603)569-9656

The Streetcar Company

PO Box 775

Laconia, NH  03247

Lakes Region Summer Theatre

PO Box 1607, Route 25

Meredith, NH  03253

(603)279-9933

Lake Winnipesaukee Music

The Lake Winnipesaukee region's arts and crafts has a wide variety of music listening experiences.  You can find festivals, summer concert series, community bands, national entertainment of Meadowbrook farms and more.  The music venues to meet your preferences in listening are jazz, soul, rock, classical, folk, bluegrass, Christian rock and so on.     

I've compiled a list of places and/or bands for your listening pleasure:

Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion

72 Meadowbrook Lane

Gilford, NH  03249

(603)293-4700

Carter Mountain Brass Band

98 Riverwood Drive

New Hampton, NH  03256

Lakes Region Big Band

The Franklin Opera House

Franklin, NH  03235

Lakes Region Symphony

PO Box 721

Meredith, NH  03253

Gilford Community Band

Gilford Field

Gilford NH  03249

Center Harbor Community Band

(603)253-4561

Great Waters Music Festival

58 North Main Street

Wolfeboro, NH  03894

(603)569-7710

New Hampshire Music Festival

Chamber Music

Presented by

Sant Bani School

Sanbornton, NH

(603)934-4240

Sant Bani usually presents three or four concerts throughout the school year.  These concerts are held at Sant Bani School with a reception at 6:00pm and the concert begins at 7:00pm.

The three concerts for 2009- 2010 are:

• October 2, 2009 - Chamber music series with Cavatina Duo:  Eugenia Moliner, flute (from Spain) and Denis Azabagic, guitar (from Bosnia).
• December 11, 2009 -  Tempest Trio:  Alon Goldstein, Ilya Kaler, and Amit Peled.
• May 22, 2010 - The St. Petersburg Quartet.

Many of these concerts are awesome so don't miss out on what the Lake Winnipesaukee area has to offer.

For a calendar of Lake Winnipesaukee arts and crafts events check out the local area's Chamber of Commerce.  They're continually updating every month.