Songs by Irish performers, bands, and musicians or songs about Ireland:
- Saints and Sinners by Paddy Casey: https://youtu.be/yMZSxehxHEc
- Song for Ireland by Luke Kelly: https://youtu.be/PlJVWV0MfIw
- Beautiful Day by U2: https://youtu.be/co6WMzDOh1o
- Drunken Lullabies by Flogging Molly: https://youtu.be/89NjEeHku8o
- The Auld Triangle by The Punch Brothers with Marcus Mumford and Justin Timberlake: https://youtu.be/ikPvlNndzho
- Four Green Fields by Sarah Moore: https://youtu.be/g6qJyLkLuJo
- Riverdnace by Bill Whelan: https://youtu.be/3ZPNqB6msqM
- The Wind that Shakes the Barley performed by The Chieftains (instrumental): https://youtu.be/k8eeUiGjUZc
- Funky Ceilie (Bridie’s Song) by Black 47: https://youtu.be/GViXO8bZDz8
- The Fields of Athenry by Paddy Reilly: https://youtu.be/v9InnXP64To
- Rocky Road to Dublin by The High Kings: https://youtu.be/0QdbeM2JWYE
- Lonesome Boatman by Eddie & Finbar Furey (instrumental): https://youtu.be/F8rULrp_J5E
- Only Time by Enya: https://youtu.be/7wfYIMyS_dI
- Grace by Aoife Scott, Róisín O & Danny O’Reilly: https://youtu.be/HuZPN4cWNpg
- Take Back the City by Snow Patrol: https://youtu.be/sY_hkrQNAQo
- God Save Ireland by The Wolfe Tones: https://youtu.be/NL2U-AQHm5A
- Zombie by The Cranberries: https://youtu.be/6Ejga4kJUts
- The Boys Are Back in Town by Thin Lizzy: https://youtu.be/hQo1HIcSVtg
- The Foggy Dew performed by Sinead O’Connor & The Chieftains: https://youtu.be/yaS3vaNUYgs
- The Irish Rover by The Pogues & The Dubliners: https://youtu.be/cZXnJ4UYh40
- Molly Malone by The Dubliners: https://youtu.be/iT-IfGokcCI
- Irish Pub Song by The Rumjacks: https://youtu.be/tDTQQWSmo8s
- The Healing Room by Sinead O’Connor: https://youtu.be/A9-0r9Ouvw4
- I’m Shipping Up to Boston by The Dropkick Murphys: https://youtu.be/x-64CaD8GXw
- The Fisherman’s Blues by The Waterboys: https://youtu.be/a4UQJwd3awQ
- On Raglan Road by Luke Kelly (from lyrics by poet by Patrick Kavanagh): https://youtu.be/EuafmLvoJow
- Breathless by The Corrs: https://youtu.be/vzerbXFwGCE
- The Men Behind the Wire by The Clancy Brothers: https://youtu.be/9MmlJK229LQ
- Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison: https://youtu.be/UfmkgQRmmeE
- Whiskey in the Jar by Thin Lizzy: https://youtu.be/6WDSY8Kaf6o
- Where the Streets Have No Name by U2: https://youtu.be/3FsrPEUt2Dg
- I Don’t Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats: https://youtu.be/VPtu5V3kHTM
- Galway Girl by Ed Sheeran: https://youtu.be/87gWaABqGYs
- Carrickfergus by The Dubliners & Jim McCann: https://youtu.be/S1kUijTWkSg
At the End of the Day: A Mirror of Questions — John O’Donohue
Full text may be found here: https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/greenford/wp-content/uploads/sites/127/2020/03/St-Patricks-Breastplate.pdfAbbreviated version: St Patruck’s Breastplate or The Lorica
I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.
I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me;
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s eye to look before me,
God’s ear to hear me,
God’s word to speak for me,
God’s hand to guard me,
God’s way to lie before me,
God’s shield to protect me,
God’s hosts to save me
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.
Christ shield me today
Against wounding
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation.
Instructions to make the St Brigid’s cross;
- WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS: https://scoil-bhride.com/how-to-make-a-st-brigids-cross/
- VIDEOS:
PRAYER of ST BRIGID
May Brigid bless the house
wherein you dwell.
Bless every fireside,
every wall and door.
Bless every heart
that beats beneath its roof.
Bless every hand
that toils to bring it joy.
Bless every foot
that walks its portals through.
May Brigid bless
the house that shelters you.
St Brigid’s Cloak (one legend of St Brigid)
She approached the King of Leinster requesting the land on which to build her monastery. The place she selected in Kildare was ideal. It was near a lake where water was available, in a forest where there was firewood and near a fertile plain on which to grow crops. The King refused her request. Brigid was not put off by his refusal. Rather, she and her sisters prayed that the King’s heart would soften. She made her request again but this time she asked, “Give me as much land as my cloak will cover.”
Seeing her small cloak, he laughed and then granted this request. However, Brigid had instructed her four helpers each to take a corner of the cloak and walk in opposite directions – north, south, east and west. As they did this the cloak began to grow and spread across many acres. She now had sufficient land on which to build her monastery. The King and his entire household were dismayed and amazed. They realised that this woman was truly blessed by God. The King became a patron of Brigid’s monastery, assisting her with money, food and gifts. Later he converted to Christianity. It was on this land in Kildare that she built her dual monastery c.470.
THREE STORIES about St Patrick (from salt+ … full article: https://www.saltproject.org/progressive-christian-blog/2019/3/12/a-brief-theology-of-st-patricks-day)
… And so in honor of St. Patrick’s Day this year, three ancient, delightful stories — but first, a little background.
St. Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He died just over fifteen hundred years ago, reportedly on March 17, and he is closely associated with the growth of Christianity throughout the Emerald Isle, the rise of Celtic styles of Christianity, and of course that famous shamrock (more on that in a bit).
He first encountered Ireland as an enslaved young man. Patrick was born in the Roman imperial province of Britannia (today known as Great Britain), and as a youth he was captured by Irish raiders and forced to serve as a sheep herder. After six years of captivity, he escaped and made his way home — only to return to Ireland years later as a bishop and missionary
St. Patrick’s Walking Stick
Patrick was an itinerant preacher, and it is said that he carried a walking stick made of ash wood. In his travels between Britannia and Ireland, whenever he would stop to preach, he would plant the stick beside him, upright in the ground. At the English site now called Aspatria (“ash of Patrick”), he preached so patiently, the story goes, that when at last he finished, he couldn’t remove the stick. It had sprouted roots, you see. It was already on its way to becoming a tree
St. Patrick’s Bell
In his life as an enslaved sheep herder, St. Patrick was quite familiar with the sheep bell: a simple bell of hammered iron with a small handle on top. As a bishop, that bell continued to have great meaning for him, perhaps because it reminded him of his youth, or of the ringing good news of the gospel, or of his ongoing role as a pastor (from the Latin pastorem, “shepherd”). Whatever the reason, he was laid to rest with one resting on his breast: the dead shepherd, buried with his bell.
Sometime later, the bell was removed from the tomb as a precious relic. And in the eleventh century, artists intricately covered the bell in bronze, gems, and Celtic designs of crosses and birds — not to make the bell appear more holy, it is said, but rather to shield the eyes of onlookers from the brilliant holiness of the iron original. Now on display in Dublin’s National Museum, St. Patrick’s Bell is considered one of Ireland’s signature treasures.
St. Patrick’s Shamrock
The Christian idea of the divine Trinity — God’s simultaneous threeness and oneness as Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit — has always been a great challenge for preachers to grasp and explain. St. Patrick did it this way: he looked around, and then plucked a shamrock from the ground at his feet. Three leaves, he said, and yet one stem, one life. Add to that the shamrock’s vibrant shade of green, the color of growth and vitality — and while it’s easy to imagine a more technical, lengthy explanation of the Trinity, it’s hard to imagine a better one.
Events at JCC and around town: WED, Mar 6 – SUN, Mar 1
- YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • JCC Parish Hall- Anjali Rose will be teaching yoga remotely for 6 qeeks and rhe class will meet in JCC parish hall
- CHILD LOSS GRIEF GROUP
1pm • Old Red Library- CHILD LOSS GRIEF GROUP:. Specifically for households who have experienced the death a child of any age. Currently we’re using the 1pm, Wednesday time slot. We are considering an evening time slot in addition to the afternoon meeting times, and will update you about availability of the facility. Next meeting: April 3 @ 1pm
- SPOUSE/PARTNER abd ADULT RELATIONSHIP LOSS GRIEF GROUP also meets once per month. Specifically for households who have experienced the death of a spouse, partner, adult sibling or parent or other adult relationship. Next meeting: April 10 @ 1pm
- Both groups are free, and open to the community. Rev. Gail Doktor, trained as a hospice chaplain, will facilitate. Pass along this info to anyone whom you know, who might need such a support network.
- Questions should be directed by text or voicemail to Rev Gail’s cell: 9078.273.0308. Thank you! — Rev Gail Doktor, gaildoktor@mac.com, cell: 978.273.0308
- OTHER GRIEF RESOURCES:
- SACO RIVER VALLEY GRASP – Grief Recovery After Substance Passing
(Death, suicide or overdose-involved death that involves or was associated with substance use). Saco River Valley GRASP Chapter: Contact Person: Kelly Forrest, Email Address: memakelly4@gmail.com, Primary Phone Number: (603) 726-1025. - VNA/HOSPICE VIRTUAL BEREAVEMENT GROUP is ongoing in the valley via zoom. It is facilitated by Sue Davidson, retired nurse and retired pastor of Center Conway’s United Methodist Church and currently the VNA’a hospice chaplain. This ‘living with loss’ group is free, but you need to obtain info through the VNA.
- WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
- WHERE: Groups meet via Zoom. To get your Zoom log in information or to confirm group dates and times, please contact VNHCH’s hospice chaplain Sue Davidson: suedavidson@roadrunner.com. No registration necessary; free and open to the public.
- SACO RIVER VALLEY GRASP – Grief Recovery After Substance Passing
- SKI, SOUP & VESPERS
4pm • Ski / 5:45pm • Soup / 6:45pm • Vespers- Ski on slushy icy trails open to any participants who want to tackle the uncertain terrain of the 1k ski loop at Jackson XC; meet at JCC parking lot at 4pm
- Soup supper by Sue Carrigan and helpers
- Vespers service led by Nativity Lutheran team
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journeys
- Community MUSIC & EVENTS around town:
- Wildcat Tavern: Trivia• 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Red Parka Pub: Jonathan Sarty • 5-7:30pm
THURS, Mar 7
- XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skiing – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 11am • Storytime!
- 2-5pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- Community Event: SMALL MAMMAL POPULATIONS in WHITE MOUNTAINS (Tin Mtn program)
7pm •Tin Mountain Nature Learning Ctr- Small mammal (rodent and shrew) populations throughout the White Mountains undergo significant changes in abundance from year to year. However, the factors that influence these population changes are not well understood. Josh Willems, PhD candidate at UNH, has been focusing his research on teasing out the effects of beech mast, forest structure, and climate on small mammal populations utilizing a 30-year dataset from the Bartlett Experimental Forest. Join us to learn more about his findings and what this tells us about the area’s small mammal population.
- $5/person or $10/household for non-members; members are free.
- REFUGIA TEAM MTG
5pm • JCC- Refugia team meets Peter Ilgenfritz to tour facility and conduct meeting about on going project
- FELTING EASTER EGGS with Kathy Seymour
6pm • JCC Parish Hall- Group of 15-16 crafters will learn to felt easter eggs with guidance
- This program is fully booked and reserved.
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journeys
- Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE THURSDAY:: Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford
6:30 pm Performance • Majestic Theater Cafe, Conway- More info and tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
- Shovel handle Pub: Rek’lis Duo• 5:30-8:30pm
- Community Event: ZUMBA with Dottie
8:15am • Whitney Community Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Jackson Community Church- Free to all participants.
- Gentle, chair-based stretch and fitness for all levels of ability
- Community Event: LINE DANCING with Dottie
9:15ma • Whitney Cmmunity Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/) - FRIDAY SLIDERS & GLIDERS
1pm • Jackson XC Ski Touring Ctr- Meeting every Friday; Be ready to go at 1pm, finishing up about 3pm. If you need to rent equipment it is available at an additional cost (click here for rates and options.) Bring water, trail snack, and appropriate attire.
- Weather and snow/trail condition dependent
- C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
5pm • Zoom only- Zoom link and password required.
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journey
- Community Event: ANIMALS in WINTER (Jackson Public Library)
4:30pm • Jackson Public Library- Winter means cold, ice, snow, and shorter days. How do New Hampshire animals survive these conditions? Join a naturalist from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, along with two live animals up close to find out about various successful adaptations they use to cope with the stresses of winter. Visiting animals may include porcupine, Great Horned Owl, opossum, skunk, woodchuck, Eastern Screech Owl, turtles, or hawks. This program presented at no cost to the community and open to all with generous support from the Friends of Jackson Public Library.
- For more information to answer any questions please contact the library: (603) 383-9731
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Ledge Brewing: Food for Bears • 6-8pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner• 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Blue Matter • 8-11pm
- Shovel handle Pub: Rek’lkis Duo • 5:30-8:30pm
- Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Mike Sakash, Craig Bryan, & Al Hospers
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
- KROKA WILDERNESS GROUP STAYS OVERNIGHT
4pm (Fri) – 8am (Sat) • JCC- Kroka is a nonprofit wilderness expedition school based in Marlow, NH. For those of you who want to learn more about Kroka go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fGfGOdIloc. Quite impressive!
- Our guests will be walking from Bartlett to Jackson.
- This includes 15 Kroka students and faculty and we would like to have 15 Jackson community members.
- CHURCH IS OFF LIMITS until this group departs on Saturday morning.
SAT, Mar 9
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 11am-3pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society- Also open by appointment.
- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm. If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org.
- Community Event: SKINNY SKIS & SESSION ALES
10am – 1pm • Tin Mountain Nature Learning Ctr, Albany- Join Tin Mountain naturalists as we explore the newly created trail system on the Lori Jean Kinsey Arboretum and adjacent private Bald Hill lands at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany. Moderate climbs, downhill descents, and sweeping switchbacks await us as we summit Bald Hill, explore hemlock stands, and enjoy unique views of surrounding peaks. Participants will need to provide their own ski setup (classic-style/touring) and trails are rated intermediate. Afterwards we will convene at a neighborhood brewpub for fun drinks and appetizers for those interested.
- $15/person or $25/household for non-members; members are free.
- Reservations required; call 447-6991 or click to register online.
- Community Event: SNOW SHOE TOUR
10am-11:30am • Tin Mtn Nature Learning Center- Join Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry, for a slow-paced snowshoe tour that explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include animal tracks, sightings and a beaver pond, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. Winter is the perfect season to see evidence of our year-round residents and enjoy our winter landscape. If you need snowshoes we have them in all sizes!
- Non-member tour: $15/pp or $25/household & snowshoe rentals $15pp
- Members are Free and may borrow snowshoes to use on property, so consider becoming a member!
- Click here to register or call 603-447-6991. Walk ins welcome.
- 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/
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journeys
- Community Event: MWV ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM Fundraiser
4-8pm • Ledge Brewing- Silent Auction to support MWV Adaptive Sports!
- Free and open to the public. Hundreds of great prizes on display in the Barrel Room, bid early and often to support an excellent cause!
- BluGrit Blues band in the Falcon Room 6-9pm
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Apres Ski w/Al Shafner • 3-56pm – $5 cover / Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm – $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Apres Ski w/Marty Quirk 4-6pm / Scott Baer • 7pm
- Red Parka: Blue Matter • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing: Blue Grits Band • 6-9pm / Adaptive Ski Program Fundraiser • 4-8pm
- Black Mountain: Jonathan Sarty • 3:30-5:30pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Randy Messineo • 5:30-8:30pm
SUN, Mar 10
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- Zoom link and password required.
- LENTEN CHOIR
9:15m • JCC- Come to the sanctuary to practce Lent and Easter songs
- WORSHIP @ JCC
10:30am • Jackson Community Church & Zoom- Zoom link and password required.
- Music by Sharon Novak
- Message by Rev Gail Doktor
- HOSPITALITY
11:30am • JCC Parish Hall- Hospitality after Church
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journeys
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org
- Community Event: BUILDING EFFECTIVE & EQUITABLE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
7-8:30pm • Whitney Community Center- As climate disruptions become more apparent and costly, there is an increasing emphasis on the best response. Using EN-ROADS Climate Simulator, from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and Climate Interactive, this workshop will look at the impacts of personal choices and recent legislation, and explore next steps in crafting effective and equitable bipartisan climate solutions that will benefit people while ensuring a livable world for all. This program is hosted by the MWV CCWG and presented by Peter Dugas, EN-ROADS Ambassador and Maine State Coordinator for Citizens Climate Lobby. Sunday, March 10th, 7-8:30p FREE
- Click here to learn more about WCC programs: https://sites.google.com/sau9.org/jackson-grammar/community-link-page/whitney-community-center?authuser=0&fbclid=IwAR19-EhltS6KeBwH141QuQJ_ulb_m0LgIj3Uzqx-P4Vkb8MC8N-MdF4vhN8
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Scott Baer • 6-9pm
- Black Mountain: Chris Schalick • 3:30-5:30
- Red Parka: Mitch Alden • 5-8pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Ryan St. Onge • 5:30-8:30pm
Events at JCC and around Town: THURS, Feb 22 – SUN, Feb 25
THURS, Feb 22 – SUN, Feb 25
(School Vacation Week)
THURS, Feb 22
- XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skking – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com/
- XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skking – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com/
- 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: KNITTING in KNOTS
4pm • Jackson Public Library - CANCELLED for tonight – LENTEN DEVOTIONAL Book Discussion (zoom) – CANCELLED for tonight
6:30-8pm •Parish Hall @ JCC- Zoom-based discussion of Gayle Boss’s WILD HOPE will takje place as schedueled in March
- Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE THURSDAY:: Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford
6:30 pm Performance • Majestic Theater Cafe, Conway- More info and tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-9pm
- Black Mountain: Tim Dion • 3:30-5:30pm
- Shovel handle Pub: Rek’lis Duo• 5:30-8:30pm
- Ledge Brewing: Rick Murphy • 3-5pm
FRI, Feb 23
- Community Event: ZUMBA with Dottie
8:15am • Whitney Community Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Jackson Community Church- Free to all participants.
- Gentle, chair-based stretch and fitness for all levels of ability
- Community Event: LINE DANCING with Dottie
9:15ma • Whitney Cmmunity Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/) - FRIDAY SLIDERS & GLIDERS
1pm • Jackson XC Ski Touring Ctr- Meeting every Friday starting January 7 – March
- *Be ready to go at 1pm, finishing up about 3pm. If you need to rent equipment it is available at an additional cost (click here for rates and options.) Bring water, trail snack, and appropriate attire.
- C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION (meet in-person @ 6pm for STATIONS of the STEEPLE)
- We will meet at church for the 6pm pop-up art show in lieu of the zoom bible study
- STATIONS of the STEEPLE: A Day in the Life of Jackson (popup art show – opening tonight with artist Brian Healy)
6pm • JCC Sactuary- Architect Brian Healy offers introductory remarks about his contemporary series of paintings featuring the JCC steeple
- Explore the paintings, ask questions, enjoy a conversation about art , creativity, and spirituality
- Local artist and architect Brian Healy, FAIA, shares the inspiration for his series of contemporary oil paintings featuring the JCC steeple at different hours of the days and seasons of the year.
- Following his introduction, guests are invited to explore the 10 small paintings and 6 larger paintings on display around the sanctuary. He will be available for questions and conversation.
- The installation of paintings will remain available for viewing in the sanctuary of the church through the end of February. Free and open to the public.
- The front doors into the church’s sanctuary are open 24/7.
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Ledge Brewing: Food for Bears • 6-8pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner• 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: The Big Picture • 8-11pm
- Black Mountain: Chris Schalick • 3:30-5:30
- Shovel handle Pub: Randy Messineo • 5:30-8:30pm
- Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Tom Robinson with Brian Hathaway & Rick Erwin
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
SAT, Feb 24
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 11am-3pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society- Also open by appointment.
- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm. If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org.
- Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
11am-8pm • Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH in the Presidential Ballroom.- Winter POP-UP Art Show & Sale at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH in the Presidential Ballroom.
- The show will open on Saturday, Feb 24 from 11am-8pm with a “Meet the Artists” reception from 5-8pm. It will continue on Sunday, Feb 25 from 10am-4pm.
- There will be fine art in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and woodblock prints from both local and nationally recognized artists.
- For more info visit our website at https://www.jacksonartnh.com/
- Community Event: SNOW SHOE TOUR
10am-11:30am • Tin Mtn Nature Learning Center- Join Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry, for a slow-paced snowshoe tour that explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include animal tracks, sightings and a beaver pond, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. Winter is the perfect season to see evidence of our year-round residents and enjoy our winter landscape. If you need snowshoes we have them in all sizes!
- Non-member tour: $15/pp or $25/household & snowshoe rentals $15pp
- Members are Free and may borrow snowshoes to use on property, so consider becoming a member!
- Click here to register or call 603-447-6991. Walk ins welcome.
- Community Event: FAMILY FULL MOON EXPLORATION
5:30-7pm • Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center- It’s an evening of family fun! Join the staff on an evening snowshoe ramble through the beautiful fields and forests of TMCC’s Albany campus. We will see whoooo is out and about under February’s full moon. Be sure to dress warm. Designed for families, snowshoe rentals are included in the cost for any who needs them as well as a warm beverage to end the evening.
- Program fee: $15/ family for members; $25/family for non-members
- This program is currently full. Please call 603-447-6991 to be put on the wait list.
- XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skking – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com
- 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/
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Apres Ski w/Al Shafner • 3-56pm – $5 cover / Jeremy Dean • 7-9pm – $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Apres Ski w/Marty Quirk 4-6pm / Scott Baer • 7pm
- Red Parka: Carbon 14 • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing: Jim McLaughlin Band • 6-9pm
- Black Mountain: Steve H. Deviant Music • 3:30-5:30pm
SUN, Feb 25
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- WORSHIP @ JCC
10:30am • Jackson Community Church & Zoom- Message by Rev Gail Doktor
- Music by Sharon Novak
- HOSPITALITY
11:30am • JCC Parish Hall- Hospitality after Church
- XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skking – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com/
- Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
10am-4pm • Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH in the Presidential Ballroom.- Winter POP-UP Art Show & Sale at the Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, NH in the Presidential Ballroom.
- The show will open on Saturday, Feb 24 from 11am-8pm with a “Meet the Artists” reception from 5-8pm. It will continue on Sunday, Feb 25 from 10am-4pm.
- There will be fine art in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and woodblock prints from both local and nationally recognized artists.
- For more info visit our website at https://www.jacksonartnh.com/
- Community Event: SNOWSHOE TOUR
1:30-3pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany- Join Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry, for a slow-paced walk that explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry and beaver pond, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. Winter is the perfect season to see animal tracks and evidence of our year-round residents. Variable trail conditions, so bring traction devices if you have them.
- Once the snow flies, the walks will be snowshoe tours and members may borrow snowshoes from TMCC while non-members can rent snowshoes. We have all sizes!
- Non-member tour: $15/pp or $25/household & snowshoe rentals $15pp
- Members are Free and may borrow snowshoes to use on property, so consider becoming a member!
- Click here to register or call 603-447-6991. Walk ins welcome.
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Scott Baer • 6-9pm
- Black Mountain: Steve H. Deviant Music • 3:30-5:30pm
- Red Parka: Blue Sunday with Ken Clark & Brave Souls • 5-8pm
EPIPHANY WEEKEND
Sat, Jan 6 & Sun, Jan 7
(All calendar listings are subject bto change due to weather events.)
Sat, Jan 6
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Apres Ski w/ Marty Quirk 4-6pm / Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Shark Martin • 8-11pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Black Mountain: Randy Messineo • 3:30-5:30pm
- Thorne Hill Inn: Piano Lounge •:
- Ledge Brewing: Clandestine Funk • 6-9pm
Sun, Jan 7 – Epiphany Weekend
- INTERFAITH
8am • Zoom only due to snow storm recovery (anticipated)- Join us for poetry, prayer and conversation
- WORSHIP SERVICE with COMMUNION & EPIPHANY OBSERVANCE
(In-person & Zoom) **Please choose whatever option is safe for you given the forecast of snow storm **
10:30am • JCC & ZOOM- Music: Sharon Novak
- Message: Rev Gail Doktor
- Or join us over Zoom:
- HOSPITALITY
11:30am • JCC Parish Hall - XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skking – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com/
- Community Event: SNOWSHOE
1:30pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany- Join Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry, for a slow-paced walk that explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry and beaver pond, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. Winter is the perfect season to see animal tracks and evidence of our year-round residents. Variable trail conditions, so bring traction devices if you have them.
- Once the snow flies, the walks will be snowshoe tours and members may borrow snowshoes from TMCC while non-members can rent snowshoes. We have all sizes!
- Non-member tour: $15/pp or $25/household & snowshoe rentals $15pp
- Members are Free and may borrow snowshoes to use on property, so consider becoming a member
- Click here to register or call 603-447-6991. Walk ins welcome.
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Bobby Sheehan • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Scott Baer • 5-7pm
- Black Mountain: Chris Schalick • 3:30-5:30pm
- Thorne Hill Inn • Piano Lounge
SAT, Dec 30 – MON, New Years Day, Jan 1
SAT, Dec 30 – MON, New Years Day, Jan 1
SAT, Dec 30
- XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skking – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com/
- Community Event: SLOW WALKING Weekend Walk
10am • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany- Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.
- Once the snow flies, the walks will be snowshoe tours and members may borrow snowshoes from TMCC!
- Non-members: $15/person or $25/household
- Members are Free, so consider becoming a member!
- Register online here. Walk ins welcome
- 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/
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: PORTLAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA – Ellington, Strayhorn, Tchaikovsky
7:30pm • Majestic Theater- The Portland Jazz Orchestra performs Duke Ellington’s jazzed-up version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Welcome the New Year with this swinging performance that blends superb jazz with familiar classical tunes!
- Doors and the Majestic Cafe open at 6:30 for beverages; the Cafe will serve paninis and charcuterie plates until 7 PM. 7:30
- Tickets and info: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Apres Ski w/ Marty Quirk 4-6pm / Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: RIley Parkhurst Project • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing: Lazy River Riders • 6-9pm
- Black Mountain: Jon Sarty • 3-5:30pm (Apres Ski)
- Shovel Handle Pub: DellaValla Bluegrass Trio • 5-8:30pm
Sun, DEC 31 – NEW YEARS’ EVE
- INTERFAITH
8am • Old Red Library & Zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer and conversation
- Or join us over Zoom: link and password required.
- WORSHIP SERVICE (In-person & Zoom)
10:30am • JCC & ZOOM- Music: Sharon Novak
- Message: Rev Gail Doktor
- Or join us over Zoom: link and password required.
- HOSPITALITY
11:30am • JCC Parish Hall - XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skking – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com/
- Community Event: SLOW WALKING Weekend Walk
1:30pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany- Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.
- Once the snow flies, the walks will be snowshoe tours and members may borrow snowshoes from TMCC!
- Non-members: $15/person or $25/household
- Members are Free, so consider becoming a member!
- Register online here. Walk ins welcome
- Community Event: CRANAPALOOZA: New Year’s Eve Cranapalooza,
4:30pm – 7pm • Cranmore Mountain- 4:30pm – New Year’s Eve-themed Day Glo party
- Live music will be presented at Koessler’s, the pub in the new Fairbank Lodge, by Joe Winslow from 4-7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
- 6:30pm – Fireworks
- Info: cranmore.com
- Community Event: FIREWORKS iun NORTH CONWAY
9:30pm • Schouler Park- Info: visitmwv.com.
- Community Event: JASPEN EXREME CELEBRATION
8pm – Midnight • Ledge Brewing- Jaspen Xreme theme! Bust out your most radical neon gear from the 90’s and 80’s, prizes for best dressed (check out the movie Aspen Extreme for inspiration).
- 8-10pm: Radical Edward live music
- 10pm-Midnight: Marshal and Adam on the turntables
- Champagne toast at Midnight.
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Scott Baer •
- Red Parka Pub: Rek-lis • 5-7pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • SOLD OUT (info: https://www.wildcattavern.com/events/the-jonathan-sarty-band-new-years-eve-celebration-2/)
- Ledge Brewing (see above)
- The Backroom Bar @ Fryeburg House of Pizza: Riley Parkhurst • 8pm – Midnight –
- Stone Mountain Art Center @ Brownfield, ME: Duke Robillard Band,
- American Legion Post 46: Rico Milo• 8pm
- Wentworth Inn: ???
Mon, JAN 1 – NEW YEARS DAY