Arts and Crafts
Around Lake Winnipesaukee
New Hampshire
Great art picks up where nature ends." ~ Marc Chagall
The Lake Winnipesaukee of New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire:
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 New Hampshire 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 2010- 2011 are:
- November 19, 2010 - Chamber music series with Daniel del Pino. Piano with the Iberia String Quartet.
- March 25, 2011 - Tempest Trio: Alon Goldstein, Ilya Kaler, and Amit Peled.
- May 27, 2011 - The Cape Cod Chamber Ensemble Wind Quintet.
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 New Hampshire arts and crafts events check out the local area's Chamber of Commerce. They're continually updating every month.
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