Frist Friday Concert

Thurs, Aug 1 – Sun, Aug 4

 THURS, Aug 1

• Community Event: NATURALIST LED HIKE in Jackson
  11am • Tin Mountain Conservation Center – Jackson Field Station property.
  • Highlights include the summit of Tin Mountain, a tin mine on the property, and historic homestead, and a mountain pond. Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, help identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore the lesser trod trails of the White Mountains and avoid the crowds. Participants of all ages welcome.
  • Reservations required. https://tinmountain.org/what-we-do/program-and-event-calendar-listing.html/event-form/registration-form/99911/tickets
  • More info: Contact: Nora Dufilho: nbeem@tinmountain.org / 6034476991
  • Fee: Non member: $15/person
• Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • 10am-7pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
  • 2-5pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
• Community Event: SUMMER READING ADVENTURE
  3:30pm • Jackson Public Library
  • Join Meredith for an amazing hour of LEGO building projects!
  • Summer Adventures begin at the Jackson Public Library!  This summer program series for elementary school-aged children (parents are welcome to join us) will run weekly from July 11th-August 8th from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  • On Thursday, August 15th at 4 p.m., we will have our grand finale, hosting storyteller extraordinaire Simon Brooks.  Come join the adventure.  All programs are free and open to the public. Weather permitting, these programs will be held outside under the tent behind the library.
• Community Event: KNITTING in KNOTS
  4pm • Jackson Public Library
  • Bring your knitting or any portable needling project you may have to the library.  All levels are welcom
• Community Event: ARTS JUBILEE – NOT FADE AWAY BAND
  5-9pm• Cranmore Mountain Resort
  • Thursday night summer concert series at the base of Cranmore’s North Slope. Doors open at 5pm, opening act at 6pm, main performance at 7pm.
  • Ultimate Grateful Dead Experience!
  • Pre-order tickets online, or pay at the gate.
  • Adults $18 | Seniors $12 | Students $5 | Kids 12 & under FREE
  • Tickets and info: https://www.artsjubilee.org/2024-concerts.html
• Community Event: GRAVEL RIDE & BEERS
  5-8pm • Start and end at Ledge Brewery
  • This summer, Ride the Whites, will be hosting a weekly Thursday Night Gravel ride.
  • Ride starts and ends at Ledge Brewery located in Intervale.
  • The group ride will feature two groups, a sporty spandex group and the party pace no drop group.
  • Each group will ride between 50 – 60 minutes on Town Hall Road and turn back and retrace their tire tracks back to Ledge
• Community Event: THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford
  7pm • Majestic Cafe
  • Doors at 6 pm; music  at 7pm.
  • Come in early and grab a panini before the music starts
  • Info and tickets:: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe
  • Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited; reservations are available to guarantee your seat and to indicate a seating choice.  The Friday Night jazz series typically has a $10 per person cover charge.  Thursdays and Saturdays at times have a cover charge but others do not; for the latter no cost reservations are accepted. Doors at 6 pm; come in early and grab a panini before the music starts.  Music starts generally at 7pm unless otherwise indicated.
  • Email boxoffice@mountaintopmusic.org with questions or other inquiries.
• Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
  • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm – $5 cover
  • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
  • Shovel Handle Pub: Dan Parkhurst • 6-9pm
  • Ledge Brewery: Jim McLaughlin Group • 5-8pm

FRI, Aug 2

• FITNESS CLASS  with Laurie McAleer9:30am • Jackson Community Church
  • Free to all participants.
  • Gentle, chair-based stretch and fitness for all levels of ability
• Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
• Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY with Dark Train Express
  1pm • Majestic Cafe
  • Get your beat on with Dark Train Express: Chad Cummings, keys and vocals; Eben Eastman and Gideon Richard, guitars; and Andrew Reese, drums. They’ll share original songs and more!
  • The Majestic Cafe opens at 11:30 for fresh-made paninis and charcuterie platters, plus beer, wine, spirits, craft cocktails and mocktails, bottle water and selected soft drinks.
  • First Friday performers include Mountain Top faculty and staff, as well as other Mount Washington Valley musicians, who share their music with the community without compensation. All First Friday concerts are open to the public by donation.
• C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
  5pm • Zoom
  • When we session, join us over zoom for a conversation based on the scripture below. Bring your favorite adult beverage, your questions, and your curiosity
• Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE FRIDAY: Michael Beling & guests
  7pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway
  • Walk-ins are always welcome, but space is limited; reservations are available to guarantee your seat and to indicate a seating choice.
  • The Friday Night jazz series has a $10 per person cover charge.
  • Doors at 6 pm; music  at 7pm.
  • Come in early and grab a panini before the music starts
  • Info and tickets:: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe
  • The Majestic Cafe has tables for parties of 2 and a limited number of tables for 3 or 4.  If you are a party larger than 4, some of your party will be seated at a different table.  Please note that on busy nights you may be seated at a table with another party.
• Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT VERTICAL
  6-8pm • Cranmore Mountain Resort
  • This series is for all abilities so whether you run or hike it.
  • Time: For those who want a head start, you can hop on the course anytime after 6:00PM. The group start is at 7:00PM and there will be no official timing. Pizza afterward, location Arlberg building.
  • Cost: $5 (venmo @wmskico is a great option!)
  • Waivers – there are two waivers to fill out, one time for the season. RTW and Cranmore.
  • Cranmore has a no dog policy.
  • No alcoholic drinks alowed on premise including the parking lot.
  • For more information, click here.
• Community Event: SUNSET CONCERT SERIES: Side Cars Band-Tribute to the Cars
  6:30 Opening Act / 7:30 Main Act • Believe in Books Campus Outdoor Amphitheater, Intervale
  • Join us for 10-weeks of live music in outdoor amphitheater regardless of weather.
  • Children under 10 years old are free!
  • Bring your own lawn chair or blanket – Chairs will not be available to purchase or rent at this venue.
  • We ask that you do not bring your own food and drinks. There will be a bar and food truck available during this event.
  • For handicap and wheelchair accessibly ONLY, guests may be dropped off down at the theater entrance but will need to park up top. Please reach out to us at 603-662-3374 for assistance.
• Community Event: GARDEN STAGE with KEVIN DOLAN & AL SHAFNER
  6:30-8:30pm • Wildcat Tavern Outdoor Garden Stage
  • Reservations recommended.
  • Dinner must be pruchased seprately at venue.
  • Info: https://www.wildcattavern.com/events-calendar/
• Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
  • Red Parka: Lazy River Riders •  8-11pm
  • Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-9pm
  • Shovel Handle Pub: Don Pride • 6-9pm
  • Ledge Brewing: Way of The Headband W/ Brianna Straut • 6-8pm

SAT,  Aug 3

• Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
    Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
  • 11am-3pm • Bartlett Library
    More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
• Community Event: SLOW WALKING
  10am • Tin Mountain Conservation Center
  • Join Tin Mountain’s Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry, for a slow-paced exploration of Tin Mountain’s beautiful property. Whether we visit Chase Pond, the 1800’s granite quarry or 14 acre Mountain Laurel Loop – our Albany trails offer spectacular wandering for all ages.
  • $15 per person/$25 per household; Members are free… consider a membership
  • Pre-registration welcomed, but not required. Link: https://tinmountain.org/what-we-do/program-and-event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/100984/tickets
  • Contact Info: Heather McKendry, hmckendry@tinmountain.org, 603-447-6991 x12
• Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE: Billie Thibodeau Trio
  7pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway
  • Walk-ins are always welcome, but space is limited; reservations are available to guarantee your seat and to indicate a seating choice.
  • $5 per person cover charge.
  • Doors at 6 pm; music  at 7pm.
  • Come in early and grab a panini before the music starts
  • Info and tickets:: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe
  • The Majestic Cafe has tables for parties of 2 and a limited number of tables for 3 or 4.  If you are a party larger than 4, some of your party will be seated at a different table.  Please note that on busy nights you may be seated at a table with another party.
• Community Event: FLAMENCO with Juanito Pascual & Neli Tirado
  7:30pm • Majestic Theater
  • Revel in the heart-pounding rhythms of Flamenco music, and marvel at the elaborate dance moves of Neli Tirado in this encore presentation. Be sure to get your tickets before they sell out!
  • Doors open at 6:30. Visit the Majestic Cafe for beer, wine, craft cocktails and mocktails, bottled water and selected soft drinks.
  • Reserved seats are $35; 18 and under are $5. Orders of 10 or more tickets receive a 15% discount.
  • Link: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
• Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
  1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society
  • Also open by appointment.
    More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
• Community Event: JACKSON COVERED BRIDGE DANCE
  7-10pm • Jackson Covered Bridge
  • Bring your own chair and picnic goodies
  • Many JCC folks will be gathering there to dance and eat and hang out
  • This is the 20th year celebrating this event. Join Jon Sarty and the White Mountain Boys as they lead us in a night of music, dance, and community spirit. Music starts at 7:30 PM and continues through 10:30 PM.
  • For more information, see link below: https://jacksonnh.com/event/2024-covered-bridge-dance/
• Community Event: GARDEN STAGE with JONATHAN SARTY BAND
  7-9pm • Wildcat Tavern Outdoor Garden Stage
  • Call Wildcat Restaurant for reservations. (800) 228-4245
  • Info: https://www.wildcattavern.com/events-calendar/
• Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
  • Shannon Door: Chris Houston • 7-10pm
  • Red Parka: Sorry Larry • 8-11pm
  • Ledge Brewing: Blue Grit • 6-9pm

SUN, Aug 4

• INTERFAITH SERVICE
  8am • Old Red Library (or outside if weather permits)
• WORSHIP with COMMUNION
  10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Livestream
  • Livestream to Facebook & jxncc.org – which also appears on jxncc.orgwebsite).Worship through zoom is discontinued, watching livestream is now the way to connect.
  • Music by Sharon Novak
  • Message by Rev Gail Do/ktor
• HOSPITALITY following church
  11:30am • Parish Hall
• Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
  1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)
  • More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
  • • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Jim Pachenco • 4-7pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Dan Parkhurst • 4-6pm