 "THE BEST LITTLE International BLOCK PARTY
ON THE SEACOAST"!
The 2006 festival program brought together a tantalizing mix of
performances, workshops, and tours, plus artisan demonstrations,
children's activities, special events, and more.
5:00-7:00: International Soup and Chowder Fest
Newmarket's favorite chefs serve up a taste of our community
heritage: New England fish chowder, corn chowder, French pea soup,
and more. Cost: Adults, $7; children, $3.50. Proceeds to benefit
the Newmarket Main Street Corporation, producers of the Newmarket
Heritage Festival. Main tent.
7:00-7:15: Heritage Festival Opening Ceremonies
The Newmarket Main Street Corporation honors this year’s Keeper of
the Heritage and celebrates the start of the ninth annual Newmarket
Heritage Festival. Main tent.
7:15-8:30: The Funky Divas of Gospel
They’re back! Don’t miss this hand-clapping, toe-tapping kick-off to
the 2006 Newmarket Heritage Festival. Main tent.
9:00-11:00: The Serfs at the Stone Church
The night’s not over yet! Head up Zion’s hill, just a five-minute
walk from the festival’s main stage and step inside the historic
Stone Church. Listen to the sounds of Gary Sredzienski, his
accordion, and his rockin’ band, The Serfs. Free with a Heritage
Festival button. Stone Church.
9:30-11:00: Club Chameleon Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes, pancakes everywhere! Top ‘em with syrup, strawberries,
chocolate chips, whipped cream, and more. All you can eat. Cost:
Adults, $6; Children 3-12, $4; under 3, free. Proceeds to benefit
Newmarket Recreation Department’s Club Chameleon. Main tent.
10:00: Festival Grounds Open
Vendors, children’s tent, artisan tent, model railway, climbing
wall, wildfowl carving competition, mills retrospective.
11:00-11:45: Try it! African Drumming Workshop
Join the Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble for a West African drumming
workshop (16 drums available). Workshop tent.
11:00-12:00: A Look Back: Newmarket in Pictures
Take a visual trip into Newmarket’s past with Newmarket Historical
Society president Rich Alperin, who presents a slide show collection of
hundreds of historic post cards. Community Church sanctuary.
11:45-12:30: The World of the Accordion
Accordion warrior Gary Sredzienski takes the stage—along with some
of his 40 accordions—to play traditional music and more! Main
tent.
12:00-1:00: Mill Tour
Enjoy a guided walk through Newmarket's hard-working past—and its
developing future—with guide Mike Provost, a third-generation mill
worker. Meet at the Eagles building.
12:30-1:15: Try it! Accordion Workshop
Meet the accordions! Try one out! Learn more about old world music
with Gary. And don’t forget to bring the kids. Main tent.
1:00-2:00: Downtown Village Tour
Discover the history and architecture of Newmarket's village area
with long-time resident Forbes Getchell. Meet at the Community
Church.
1:15-2:00: Polish Cooking Demo
Newmarket native Jay Jablonski makes pierogies. Workshop tent.
2:00-2:45: Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble
The rhythm of the drums and the melody of the African flute return
to the festival stage with Dave Kobrenski and friends, as they share
the music of Guinea West Africa. Main tent.
2:00-3:00: Cheswell Burying Ground Tour
Meet Wentworth Cheswell (1746–1817), one of Newmarket's founding
fathers. Of African-American ancestry, he served the town for more
than 50 years. Tour guide Rich Alperin, Newmarket Historical Society
president, lives on the site of the Cheswell family home. Meet at
the Town Hall.
2:45-3:15: Try it! African Dance Workshop
Join the Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble for a West African dance
workshop. Workshop tent.
3:15-4:00: Blue Hill Brass Quintet
Five centuries of great music—played by five great musicians who
have been playing together for 20 years. Don’t miss the fun. (Catch
a sneak preview of the quintet as the stroll the festival grounds
from 1-3 pm.) Main tent.
3:15-4:00: Decoys of New England and their Masters
Wildfowl carver Fred Dolan and his wife Linda present the history
and art form of the decoy in a slide presentation, highlighting the
New England Masters and tracing the decoy from its utilitarian role
to its place on the mantel. Community Church sanctuary.
4:00: Children's Tent Closes
4:00-4:30: Irish Dance Demonstration
Dancers from the Murray Irish Dance Academy in Stratham perform team
dances and award-winning championship routines from the Irish
tradition. Includes both soft shoe routines by younger children and
hard shoe routines by more experienced dancers. Workshop tent.
4:30-5:30: Traditional New England and French Canadian Music
Seacoast favorites Susie Burke and David Surette perform traditional
New England and French-Canadian music on guitar, mandolin, and more.
Songs, ballads, jigs, and reels—great music for all ages. Main
tent.
5:30-6:00: Try it! Irish Dance Workshop
Instructor Anne Murray MacRitchie from the Murray Irish Dance
Academy and her students demonstrate some basic Irish dance
steps—and then teach you how to kick up your heels. Give it a try!
Workshop tent.
6:00-7:00: King Ludwig’s Bavarian Band
They’re back! King Ludwig’s Bavarian Band returns with their
eight-foot alpine horns, yodeling, cow bells, and their favorite
jokes. Fun for all ages. (Catch a sneak preview of King Ludwig and
his band as they stroll the festival grounds from 4-5 pm.) Main
tent.
6:00-7:00: Saturday Night Supper Sampler
"Eat out" at the Heritage Festival! Visit our vendors for a
selection of great eats. Then enjoy your supper— and the music of
King Ludwig’s band—under the main tent. You’ll laugh, you’ll sing,
you’ll polka—you’ll hardly have time to eat. (Tables provided around
the perimeter of the dance floor.) Main tent.
7:00: Vendor Booths Close
6:30-7:30: Harpsichord Concert with R. P. Hale
Interdisciplinary artist R.P. Hale dons period costume to present a
selection of music on the harpsichord from the Mexican Baroque era.
Come listen and learn about this little-known era from a
fifth-generation musician and builder of early keyboard instruments.
Community Church sanctuary.
7:00-7:30: Try it! Swing Dance Workshop
Learn a simple swing step so you’ll be ready to try it out to the
music of the Little Swing Band, up next in the main tent.
Instructors Morry and Nina El-Badry of Seacoast Swing will get you
up and dancing. Don’t miss the fun. Workshop tent.
7:00-9:00: Best Dessert of the Seacoast Bake-Off!
Sample an amazing array of delectable treats brought to you by
seacoast area eateries, organizations, and local chefs. Celebrity
and food judges will award prizes to the most delicious entries.
(Gift certificates will also be raffled during the evening.) Bon
appetit! Cost: $5. Children 3-12: $2.50; under 3, free. All you can
eat. Proceeds to benefit Project Graduation. Workshop tent.
7:30-9:30 Little Swing Band
Don’t miss the festival’s annual Saturday night dance party,
featuring the music of the 15-piece Little Swing Band. They play all
the Big Band favorites, including Ellington, Basie and Goodman. Want
to learn more? Dance instructors will be available on the floor
throughout the evening. Put on your dancing shoes—or just wear your
sneakers. Fun for all ages! Main tent.
10:00-11:00: Community Church Service
All are welcome to attend the weekly church service at Newmarket’s
historic Community Church. Service includes music by the Community
Church Choir, which recently released its first CD. Community
Church sanctuary.
11:00-12:15: Extreme Air Sunday Brunch
Everybody’s favorite Sunday brunch returns! Featuring quiche and
pancakes, bacon and sausage, muffins and more! Cost: Adults, $6;
Children 3-12, $4; under 3, free. Proceeds to benefit Extreme Air,
New Hampshire's competition jump rope team. Main tent.
11:00-12:00: Downtown Village Tour
Discover the history and architecture of Newmarket's village area
with long-time resident Forbes Getchell. Meet at the Community
Church.
11:15-11:45: Extreme Air Jump Rope Team Demo
The competition jumpers who represent the Granite State at the USA
Jump Rope National Championships bring their award-winning talents
to the festival: single-rope, pairs, and double-dutch freestyle
routines, and more! Watch and be amazed! Workshop tent.
11:00: Festival Grounds Open
Vendors, artisan tent, model railway, climbing wall, wildfowl
carving competition, mills retrospective.
12:00: Children's Tent Opens
12:00-12:45: Decoys of New England and their Masters
Wildfowl carver Fred Dolan and his wife Linda present the history
and art form of the decoy in a slide presentation, highlighting the
New England Masters and tracing the decoy from its utilitarian role
to its place on the mantle. Community Church sanctuary.
12:15-1:15: Voices from the Heart
This 200-voice women's chorus sings a rich mix of soulful music
representing many cultural and musical traditions. From
African-American spirituals to Korean songs for unity, South African
anti-apartheid songs to Macedonian love songs, these songs offer
powerful testament to the triumph of the human spirit. Main tent.
1:15-2:00: Laotian Cooking Demonstration
Join Newmarket resident Phonphet Bounphakhom for a demonstration of
how to create a favorite traditional Laotian appetizer: fresh spring
rolls, accompanied by a sweet and sour sauce. Workshop tent.
1:30-2:30: Mill Tour
Enjoy a guided walk through Newmarket's hard-working past—and its
developing future—with guide Mike Provost, a third-generation mill
worker. Meet at the Eagles building.
2:00-2:45: Martha Dana and Friends
The Seacoast’s favorite puppets entertain with stories the whole
family will love. Main stage.
2:00-3:45: The Spoken Word: A Celebration of Poetry and Prose
Join Mimi White, Portsmouth Poet Laureate, and New Hampshire
humorist Rebecca Rule—along with other Seacoast area writers—for an
afternoon of original literary arts. Presented in collaboration with
the Lamprey Arts and Culture Alliance. Community Church
Sanctuary.
2:45-3:30: Barbershop Harmonies: A Sneak Preview!
The strolling barbershop quartets stop by the workshop tent for a
feast of four-part harmony singing like you’ve never heard before.
(The full chorus will perform under the main tent at 4:45.)
Workshop tent.
3:30-4:15: Newmarket Musical Medley
Newmarket’s Elementary School chorus and band perform music from
around the world. Main tent.
4:00: Children's Tent Closes
4:15-4:45: Parade and Presentation of the Giant Festival Puppets
Celebrate the creativity of community art! Giant puppets,
straight from the festival children’s tent, were created during the
weekend by scores of Newmarket children (and a few adults, too)
working together under the guidance of artists Patricia Kaufman and
Jean Husby. Meet the artists. Learn how it was done. See the
astonishing results! Workshop tent.
4:45-5:45: The Granite Statesmen
Back by popular demand, this internationally acclaimed, 60-voice
barbershop chorus closes the Heritage Festival with a program of
Broadway tunes and American favorites. (For a sneak preview, listen
for the strolling barbershop quartets on the festival grounds from
1-4 pm.) Main tent.
6:00: Vendor Booths Close
5:30-7:00 Community Church Harvest Supper
Gather with friends and neighbors for a turkey dinner—with all the
fixin's. (To-go meals also available.) Donations accepted.
Proceeds to benefit the Community Church. Church vestry.
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