Thursday, May 17, 2012
It was tapped tonight in Exeter.
Today was (another) day for the history books in Exeter, as beer was poured at the Folsom Tavern for the first time in more than 100 years. Scores of people came out to celebrate the release of Redhook's new American Independence Ale, which honors Exeter's American Independence Museum. The event coincided with the museum's season opening, which was held Wednesday. Beer lovers came out to taste the beer as it was tapped at the Folsom Tavern, which was built in 1775 and where colonists gathered to drink in the days leading up to the American Revolution. The beer is another in Redhook's "Brewery Backyard" series. Redhook was inspired to create the beer based on colonial history. Leading up to the American Revolution, colonists were frustrated…
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American Independence Museum
1 Governors Ln, Exeter, NH
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'American Independence Ale' was inspired by an Exeter museum.
Cheers! Redhook's new beer honoring the American Independence Museum will be tapped in Exeter tonight. The beer – the fourth in Redhook's "Brewery Backyard" series – will poured at Exeter's Folsom Tavern during a special "Independence Ale Trail" tonight. It will be the first time beer is poured at the tavern in more than 100 years. Check back to Exeter Patch tonight for photos of the new beer. The event coincides with the museum's season opening, which was held Wednesday. Redhook said it was inspired to create the beer based on colonial history. Leading up to the American Revolution, colonists were frustrated over the high taxes placed on imported ale, so they began brewing beer in their homes. "American Independence Ale" will be served at…
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American Independence Museum
1 Governors Ln, Exeter, NH
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It's collecting plant donations at today's Exeter Farmers Market.
Officials from the Exeter Congregational Church will be at the Exeter Farmers Market today collecting plant donations for their community garden. Food grown in the garden goes to the church's food pantry, which helps out needy families. The garden is in need of tomato, cucumber, and basil plants. The farmers market will be held today from 2:15 to 6 p.m. at Swasey Parkway.
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Swasey Parkway
Swasey Parkway, Exeter, NH
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
We got a special tour of the highest point in Exeter.
After overcoming our fear of heights, Exeter Patch was treated to a special tour of the highest point in Exeter – the belltower at the downtown Exeter Congregational Church. Aside from the bird's-eye view of town, the coolest thing about the tower is how you access it – through a staircase that descends from a first-floor ceiling through a pulley system. Check out our photos in the image gallery above. The founding of the church dates back more than 350 years. There's a special pew where Abraham Lincoln once sat at more than 140 years ago. The church is currently active in dozens of community causes. Check out their monthly newletters here.
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Exeter Congregational Church
21 Front St, Exeter, NH
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Online voting will determine where the money goes.
The Provident Bank, which has a branch in Exeter, is holding online voting to determine how to distribute a $20,000 donation to local nonprofits, including several in Exeter. The Provident Community Foundation’s 13th annual “Our Community, Your E-Vote” program is currently underway. Members of the community may vote May 14 to June 15 by clicking on the “Our Community, Your E-Vote” button on the bank’s homepage at TheProvidentBank.com. Based on the public’s votes, the bank will divide the funds among 39 organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents throughout its service area of greater Amesbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts, and Seacoast New Hampshire. Only one vote may be cast per email address (name and email …
A special reception will be held later this month.
The following is a news release: The Provident Bank’s Lobby for the Arts in Exeter presents “Exeter NH Photos,” an exhibit by local photographer Michael Anthony Ficara, Sr. The exhibit is on display to the public during regular bank hours through the end of June at The Provident Bank’s Exeter branch located at 95 Portsmouth Avenue. The public is invited to an Artist’s Reception honoring Michael Anthony Ficara on Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 5:30-7:00 pm at The Provident Bank, 95 Portsmouth Avenue, Exeter. Light refreshments will be served. A life-long Exeter resident, Michael Anthony Ficara combines photography and artistic originality to create eye-catching pictures that challenge the senses. Mike has a profound interest in Mother Nature…
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Citizens Bank
137 Portsmouth Ave, Exeter, NH
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Rye resident will be at the Music Hall on Friday to benefit Writers on a New England Stage.
Author Dan Brown is expected to discuss his latest book when he appears at the Music Hall on Friday night to benefit the Writers on a New England Stage series. The Rye resident recently told the Boston Globe Magazine that Robert Langdon, the hero of Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels and Demons," could face his most difficult challenge yet in the new book. Brown is scheduled to speak at the Music Hall on Friday at 7:30 p.m. He also told the magazine that his new book will open much differently than his previous ones. According to the Music Hall's Web site, Brown is expected to talk about writing, movie making, science, religion, and other topics. Brown is also expected to take questions from the audience following his remarks as part …
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The Music Hall
28 Chestnut St, Portsmouth, NH
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About 80 singers auditioned for "Seacoast Idol 2012" in Exeter.
About 80 singers of all ages on Saturday auditioned for "Seacoast Idol 2012" at Exeter Town Hall. They are vying for a $1,000 grand prize. Volunteers from the Exeter Theater Company – the group trying to revive Exeter's historic Ioka theater – helped organize the auditions. The hope is to someday have the auditions at the Ioka when it reopens. The finals of this year's contest will be held June 10 at Exeter Town Hall.
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Exeter Town Hall
7 Front St, Exeter, NH
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Friday, May 11, 2012
The schedule for the concert series was unveiled May 11.
The Prescott Park Arts Festival unveiled this summer's River House Concert Series lineup on May 11. Here it is: No tickets are needed, but an $8 to $10 donation is suggested. Tables and blankets can be reserved. Otherwise, seating is first-come, first served. All Wednesday concerts start at 7 p.m. Ani DiFranco, June 20 Shawn Colvin, June 27 Lake Street Dive, July 11 Peter Yarrow, July 18 Hot Club of Cowtown, August 1 Suzanne Vega, August 8 Cowboy Junkies, August 15 The Duhks, August 29 Iris DeMent, August 31 The Kruger Brothers, October 11 Eileen Ivers, July 7 Lunasa, August 11 Slaid Cleaves, July 14 Makem & Spain Brothers, July 14 The Wiyos, July 7 Hanneke Cassel, July 14 For more information on the Prescott Park Arts Festival, click here.
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Prescott Park
75 Marcy St, Portsmouth, NH
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Auditions will be held in Exeter.
A $1,000 first prize is up for grabs in this year's "Seacoast Idol 2012" competition, which will benefit an effort to revive Exeter's historic Ioka theater. Initial auditions will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at Exeter Town Hall. Singers are asked to bring a CD for their background music. Judges will consider vocal tonality and range, volume and pitch, originality in expression, stage presence, theater moves, connection to audience, marketability, and overall performance. Qualifiers will then advance to the finals to be held June 10 Exeter Town Hall. Unlike American Idol, Seacoast Idol contestants can be any age. In past years contestants have ranged in age from 7 to 70. The first part of the singing competition will be separated by age …
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Exeter Town Hall
7 Front St, Exeter, NH
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Jason Claffey
11:15 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Thanks for the info! more ›