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FRIDAY,
September 19: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
High
tide, Friday afternoon: The Edward H. Adams Gundalow arrives
Watch from the public
landing as the gundalow comes down the Lamprey
5:00
– 7:00 pm: Gundalow open for tours
Waterfront.
www.gundalow.org
Heritage
Festival 2003 Welcome Party!
5:00 – 7:00 pm: INTERNATIONAL
SOUP AND CHOWDER FEST
Some of the best chefs in town serve up a taste of Newmarket's
heritage: New England fish chowder, corn chowder, French pea
soup, Laotian curry coconut soup, Florentine soup, Polish
soup, and more. Cost: $7, adults; $3.50, children. Proceeds
to benefit the Newmarket Heritage Festival. Music by Gary
Sredzienski and Bill Zecker. Main tent.
7:00
– 7:45 pm: THE ACCORDION WARRIOR—PLUS THE FIDDLE
GUY
Gary Sredzienski, host of the Saturday-morning Polka Party
on WUNH, is joined by fiddler Bill Zecker for a smorgasboard
of traditional tunes—Polish, French Canadian, Irish,
and more. Main tent. www.garysred.com
7:45 – 8:15 pm: OPENING
CEREMONIES
Welcome to the Newmarket Heritage Festival 2003! Main
tent.
8:15
– 9:00 pm: THE ACCORDION WARRIOR continues!
Main tent.
SATURDAY,
September 20: 10:00 am – 9:30 pm
10:00:
Festival Activities Open
Children's Corner,
Artisan Tent, vendors, and waterfront booths are open for
the day. The gundalow, model railway, scenic boat rides, and
the Historical Society's Stone School Museum also are open
for visitors.
10:00
– 10:45 am: The Story of the Gundalow
Captain Justin Kane reveals fascinating facts—plus a
bit of fabulous fiction—about the flat-bottomed vessels
that once traveled the waters of the Piscataqua region. Waterfront.
www.gundalow.org
A
Morning of Family Fun
10:00
– 10:30 am: MARTHA DANA'S AMAZING PUPPETS
Giant puppets, great stories, and lots of laughter. Main
tent.
10:30 – 11:00 am: STREET
CARNIVAL
The Spoof Gabbling Circus and Yo2 fill the street with yo-yos
and unicycles, juggling and stilt walking. Plus a Newmarket
fire engine and more!
11:00 – 11:45 am: "WE'RE
ALL ONE FAMILY"
Songs that celebrate diversity‹and fun, from folk classics
to clever originals. Come sing along with Sammie Haynes. Main
tent. www.sammiehaynes.com
11:45 – 12:15 pm: LAOTIAN
CHILDREN'S FOLK DANCERS
The beautiful traditions of Laos are preserved and celebrated
here on the Seacoast of New England, thanks to the Laotian
dancers of Newmarket. Main tent.
11:00
– 11:30 am: Newmarket’s Prehistoric Creature
Expert
Stacia Sower shares the life story of the lamprey, that little-known
creature lurking in our river. Waterfront.
11:00 – 12:00:
Downtown Walking Tour
Discover the history and architecture of Newmarket’s
village area. Meet at the Community Church.
11:45 – 12:30
pm: Cross-Grained and Wily Waters Slide Show
Writer and boat builder Nick Brown presents a slide show about
the special and fragile Piscataqua Region. (Based on the book
Cross-Grained and Wily Waters, available
at the Heritage Festival booth.) Waterfront tent.
12:15
– 12:45
pm: Yo2 Yo-Yo Show
The
Yo-Yo Guy and the Yo-Yo Chick bring you the Boingy-Boingy,
the Flying Squirrel, Walk the Great Dane—and more. Lots
of yo-yos. Lots of unicycles. Lots of fun. Children's
Corner and Main Street www.yosquared.com
12:15 – 1:45
pm: Spoof Gabbling Circus
Juggling, stilt-walking and more. Watch and be amazed! Main
Street and Food Court. http://pwp.surfglobal.net/spoofcircus
An Afternoon
of Music and Dance
12:45
– 1:45 pm: DANCE AMERICA!
The Youth Jazz Dance Project (YJDP) presents an array of high-energy
dances from throughout jazz and tap history, including African,
lindy hop, buck & wing, bebop, and more. Directed by Drika
Overton of the Portsmouth Percussive Dance Festival and and
Christine Hounsell of Arts Rochester. Main tent.
http://jazzandtap.com/
12:45 – 1:15
pm: Stories by the River I
Stories that reflect our heritage and diversity.
Read by Newmarket resident Jan Galloway, fifth grade teacher
at Lincoln Akerman School, Hampton Falls. Waterfront
tent.
1:15 – 2:00 pm: Stories
(and Sea Creatures) by the River II
Stories about the natural world--plus sea creatures to see
and touch--read by Newmarket resident Marilyn Gilmour, program
naturalist at the Seacoast Science Center and 2003 NH Environmental
Educator of the Year. Waterfront tent.
1:45
– 2:15 pm: Yo2
Yo-Yo Show
The
Yo-Yo Guy and the Yo-Yo Chick bring you the Boingy-Boingy,
the Flying Squirrel, Walk the Great Dane‹and more. Lots
of yo-yos. Lots of unicycles. Lots of fun. Children's
Corner and Main Street www.yosquared.com
2:00
– 2:45 pm: Rope Bracelet-Making Workshop
Children ages 10 and up make a piece of history they can take
home with gundalow captain Justin Kane. Waterfront.
2:15 – 3:30 pm: IRISH MUSIC and DANCE
Listen to the lilting harp, pennywhistle, guitar and accordion
of Regina Delaney and the group Reaganta. And join in the
fun of Irish ceili (group) dancing. Main tent.
http://go.to/rdpmusic
3:00 – 3:30
pm: Newmarket’s Prehistoric Creature
Expert Stacia Sower
shares the life story of the lamprey, that little-known creature
lurking in our river. Waterfront.
3:30– 4:00
pm: Yo2
Yo-Yo Show
The
Yo-Yo Guy and the Yo-Yo Chick bring you the Boingy-Boingy,
the Flying Squirrel, Walk the Great Dane‹and more. Lots
of yo-yos. Lots of unicycles. Lots of fun. Children's
Corner and Main Street www.yosquared.com
3:30 – 4:30
pm: Cheswell Burying Ground Walking Tour
Wentworth Cheswell (1747 – 1817) was one
of Newmarket's founding fathers. Of African-American ancestry,
he served the town for more than 50 years in many capacities,
from selectman to assessor to scrivener. Tour guide Rich Alperin,
chief fundraiser to restore the deteriorating stone that marks
Cheswell's grave, lives on the site of the Cheswell family home.
Meet at Town Hall.
4:00 –
5:00 pm: KING LUDWIG’S BAVARIAN BAND
Eight-foot alpine horns, yodeling, cow bells, and lots of
fun! Main tent. www.geocities.com/kingludwigband/
4:00 – 4:45
pm: The Story of the Gundalow
Captain Justin Kane reveals fascinating facts—plus a
bit of fabulous fiction—about the flat-bottomed vessels
that once traveled the waters of the Piscataqua region. Waterfront.
5:00 –
5:30 pm: Newmarket Engine House Celebrates 150 Years
Follow King Ludwig and his band in a procession to the Engine
House for the official opening of the restored building, one
of Newmarket’s historic treasures.
Community
Supper
5:30
– 7:00: FIREMAN’S SUPPER
Saturday night ham and bean supper is cooked up by the Newmarket
firefighters, with music by King Ludwig’s strolling
band. Cos: Adults $5; Children free. Proceeds to
benefit the Newmarket Fireman’s Auxiliary. Main
tent.
5:30 –
6:15 pm: Tae Kwon Do Demo
An exhibition by the Newmarket Black Belt Academy. Main
Street
Dance Party!
7:00
– 9:30: THE JUMBO CIRCUS PEANUTS
Get
up and dance! This 12-member band plays swing, rock ‘n’
roll, Disney tunes—and more. The whole family will have
a blast. Guaranteed. Main tent.
www.jumbocircuspeanuts.com
SUNDAY,
September 21: 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Sunday Service
10:00
am – 11:00 am: TRADITIONAL CHURCH SERVICE
The Newmarket Community Church celebrates 175 years of worship
in Newmarket. All are welcome to join this morning's service.
In the sanctuary of the church.
Community
Brunch
11:00
am – 12:30 pm: ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
Featuring
pancakes and eggs, sausage and bacon, quiche and fruit salad,
bagels and muffins—and more! Cost: $5, adults;
$3, children 12 and under. Proceeds to benefit Extreme Air,
Newmarket's competition jump rope Team. Main tent.
11:00
am – 11:30 am: EXTREME AIR
During
brunch, Newmarket's competition jump rope team, will amaze
and delight with their high-energy, award-winning routines.
Main tent.
11:30-12:30:
FOLK MUSIC WITH LABRYS
During
brunch, a trio of women, including Newmarket's Peg Chaffee,
performs original folk music in beautiful harmony. Main
tent.
11:45–
12:45 pm: Mill Tour
A guided walk through Newmarket’s
hard- working past—and its developing future. Tour Guide:
Mike Provost.
Meet at the Eagles building.
12:00:
Festival Activities Open
Children's Corner, Artisan Tent, vendors, and waterfront booths
are open for the day. The gundalow, model railway, scenic
boat rides, and the Historical Society's Stone School Museum
also are open for visitors.
12:00
– 12:45 pm: The Story of the Gundalow
Captain Justin Kane reveals the fascinating facts—plus
a bit of fabulous fiction—about the flat-bottomed vessels
that once traveled the waters of the Piscataqua region. Waterfront.
12:00 -
3:00 pm: Hammered Dulcimer Music
Musician Bob Loecher plays traditional dance tunes.
Main Street and the waterfront.
1:00 – 1:30
pm: It Takes a Village
Local author/illustrator Jane Cowen-Fletcher reads aloud from
her books (including It Takes a Village and Mama Zooms), answers
questions about her writing process, and signs her books.
Waterfront tent.
1:45–
2:30 pm: Rope Bracelet-Making Workshop
Children ages 10 and up make a piece of history they can take
home with gundalow captain Justin Kane. Waterfront.
Newmarket’s
Living Treasures
12:45 – 1:30 pm: JOE DIXX PRESENTS
Newmarket's Richard Schanda talks about the natural history
of the Great Bay and Lamprey River. Main tent.
1:45 – 3:00 pm: MILL
WORKERS ROUNDTABLE
Tales of Newmarket's mills—told by those who worked
among the pounding of the looms.Tales of Newmarket's mills—told
by those who worked among the pounding of the looms. Featuring:
Marcel Blanchette, Joanne Cardoza, Amelia Dutka, Robert Dziedzic,
Trudy Stickney, and Stanley Wojnowski. Moderator: Ron Lemieux.
Main tent.
2:30 – 3:00
pm: Stories by the River I
Stories that reflect our heritage and diversity. Read by Newmarket
resident Jan Galloway, fifth grade teacher at Lincoln Akerman
School, Hampton Falls. Waterfront tent.
3:00 – 3:45
pm: Stories (and Sea Creatures) by the River II
Stories about the natural world, plus sea creatures to see
and touch, read by Newmarket resident Marilyn Gilmour, program
naturalist at the Seacoast Science Center and 2003 NH Environmental
Educator of the Year. Waterfront tent.
3:15–
4:15 pm: Downtown Walking Tour
Discover the history and architecture of Newmarket’s
village area. Meet at the Community Church.
4:00
– 4:30 pm: Newmarket’s Prehistoric Creature.
Expert
Stacia Sower shares the life story of the lamprey, that little-known
creature lurking in our river. Waterfront.
Cajun Dance
Party
3:30
– 4:00pm: CAJUN TWO-STEP WORKSHOP
Ryan Thomson and his band will teach you to dance up a storm.
Main tent.
4:00
– 5:30 pm: CRAWDAD WRANGLERS CAJUN BAND
They’re sizzlin’. They’re hoppin’.
Their motto is, "Laissez lez bons temps rouler!"
(Let the good times roll!) Join the fun with Newmarket’s
Ryan Thomson (aka Captain Fiddle) and friends. Main
tent. www.captainfiddle.com
4:30 – 5:30
pm: Cheswell Burying Ground Walking Tour
Wentworth Cheswell (1747 – 1817) was
one of Newmarket's founding fathers. Of African-American ancestry,
he served the town for more than 50 years in many capacities,
from selectman to assessor to scrivener. Tour guide Rich Alperin,
chief fundraiser to restore the deteriorating stone that marks
Cheswell's grave, lives on the site of the Cheswell family
home. Meet at Town Hall.
5:30 – 6:00 pm: Raffle
Drawing
Lots of great prizes will be given away. (Buy raffle tickets
throughout the weekend—and check out the prizes—at
the Newmarket Main Street Corporation booth.) Proceeds to
benefit the NMSC.
Community
Supper
5:30 – 7:00 pm:
COMMUNITY CHURCH SUPPER
Turkey dinner—with all the fixin's—accompanied
by the music of Captain Fiddle. Donations gratefully accepted.
Proceeds to benefit the Community Church. Served in
the church vestry or packaged to go for dining in the Main
Tent.
Gospel Music
Finale
7:00
– 8:30 pm: JIM MacDOUGALL and THE FUNKY DIVAS OF GOSPEL
The rockin’ divas and their full gospel choir close
out the festival with their uplifting, life-affirming, hand-clapping,
toe-taping, dance-in-the-aisles music. Main tent.
funky-divas.com
Ringing
of the Bells
8:30
pm: FAREWELL TO HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2003
Pause and listen to the sound of Newmarket’s past. The
church bells that have been marking time through the years
bring the festival to a ringing conclusion. Main tent.
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