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THURSDAYS
Regularly Scheduled Events

 
HANOVER NH: OPEN MIC 
8-11pm: Tad Davis hosts this weekly open mic at Jesse's Restaurant, 224 Lebanon Street. Call 603-643-4111 or seehttp://www.jesses.com.

LEBANON NH: OPEN MIC 
8-11pm: Open Mic hosted by local guitar hero Mike Benoit and his trio, at the //Salt Hill Pub// on the Mall. Call 603-448-4532.

NEWPORT NH: JAM SESSION 
8:30-11:30pm: Alternating weeks, The Moores and George "Guitar" Johnson host this Open Mic Jam! Call 603-864-7774 to see who's running the show at the Salt Hill Pub Newport.

Every other Thursday
MANCHESTER VT: OPEN MIC
Members of the local band The Battenkillers host this open mic, every other Thursday at the Perfect Wife Restaurant and Tavern. Located at 2594 Depot Street - at the intersection of Routes 11 and 30. Call 802-362-2817 or visit www.perfectwife.com for more info.

BONDVILLE VT: OPEN MIC & JAM 
8:30 til late: It's Open Mic the //Red Fox Inn//. Happy 50th Anniversary Year to the Red Fox! Call 802-297-2488 or email//infored@sover.net// for details.

NEWFANE VT: JAZZ 
7-10pm: Live Jazz every Thursday at Rick’s Tavern, located on Route 30 1-1/2 miles south of Newfane Village. Never a cover charge! 802-365-4310.

First Thursdays 
WALPOLE NH: JAZZ TRIO 
6:30-9:30pm: With the Jesse Carr Trio, at Burdick’s Café #47 Main Street. Call 603-756-9058.

GILSUM NH / KEENE NH: COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE 
1-2:30pm: The Thursday Community Drum Circle class is organized by Barbara Wilson of From the Heart Studio & Gardens Inc. This organization works to bring people of all different abilities together to discover and build personal skills and creativity in the arts and nature. During summer vacation and school holidays the group meets at Barbara's studio in Gilsum; during the school year it convenes at the YMCA After School Program space. (Enter via the LifeArt entrance at 25 Roxbury Street Keene or via the YMCA entrance off the Church Street Parking garage). There is no charge to participate in this class. For directions to the studio or for more info, ctct heartstudio@myfairpoint.net / 603-357-3985.

WEST DOVER VT: SOLO 
7-10pm: Jim Flynn plays at the West Dover Inn on Rte 100. No cover. Call 802-464-5207.

WILMINGTON VT: OPEN MIC 
8pm-12mid: Open Mic at the Wilmington Village Pub. Located at #7 South Main Street. Call 802-464-2280.

BRATTLEBORO VT: OPEN MIC 
7:30-11pm: Kevin Parry, one of the region’s most long-standing and highly regarded open mic hosts, offers his services downtown at the Adagio Trattoria, 132 Main Street. No cover charge. Reserve a 20-minute slot by calling 802-254-6046.

BRATTLEBORO VT: TRIO 
9-11pm: The Dan DeWalt Trio plays every Thursday night at the Fireworks Restaurant on Main Street. No Cover.

BRATTLEBORO VT: DJ 
9pm: Thursdays belong to DJ Barahona, spinning 'the best mix of hip-hop, house, 80s, funk, disco and anything else to shake your booty to' at the Weathervane, 19 Elliot Street. Call 802-258-6529.

KEENE NH: ACOUSTIC
6:30pm: Relax with a medley of local acoustic musicians playing every Thursday at Fritz Fries, 45 Main Street. Call 603-357-6393. Musicians who are interested in performing (20 minute slots) should contact Tom at acousticthursdays@yahoo.com.

PETERBOROUGH NH: BLUEGRASS JAM 
8pm: JT of the Birch Benders hosts an open bluegrass jam at Harlow’s Pub, 2 School Street. 603-924-6365.

FITZWILLIAM NH: OPEN MIC
8pm: A weekly open mic is held at the Cheshire Tavern at the Fitzwilliam Inn. That's located at 62 NH Rte 119 West. Seehttp://www.fitzwilliaminn.com or call 603-585-9000.

2nd and 4th Thursdays:
GREENFIELD MA: ACOUSTIC JAZZ & SWING STANDARDS
7-9pm: Enjoy an evening of great food and acoustic jazz & swing standards from Nouveau Swing, at Hope & Olive Restaurant, located at 44 Hope Street. Nouveau Swing features Jason Koerber on clarinet / sax and George Crowley on guitar / vocals. For more information visit http://hopeandolive.com /413-774-3150.

GREENFIELD MA: REGGAE / WORLD MUSIC - WEEKLY
8pm-12:30am: At the Arts Block / Pushkin Gallery, live music from members of the Alchemystics and Equalites with special guests weekly! Located on Court & Main Streets. Visit http://theartsblock.com

TURNERS FALLS MA: LIVE MUSIC 
Solos, duos or trios every Thursday, at the Ristorante DiPaolo on 166 Avenue A. Call 413-863-4441.

MILLERS FALLS MA: OPEN MIC 
8:30p-12mid: Hosted by Peter Kim and Jimmy Arnold at the Rt. 63 Roadhouse. No Cover. 413-659-3384

First Thursdays
SUNDERLAND MA: ORIGINALS / DUO 
6-8:30pm: Pat & Tex LaMountain play the BridgeSide Grille on route 116. Friendly listening room and fine dinners.www.bridgesidegrille. com / 413-397-8101

June 3 – Sept 30 2010 
LEBANON NH: FARMERS’ MARKET 
4-7pm: Lebanon Farmers’ Market is held rain or shine every Thursday at Colburn Park. Enjoy local produce, prepared foods and crafts. Featuring over 30 vendors, live music and craft demonstrations at every market. Contact the market coordinator for information about the winter market, as well. Call 603-448-5121.

CLAREMONT NH: FARMERS’ MARKET 
4-7pm: The Claremont Farmers' Market occurs rain or shine each Thursday at Broad Street Park. Vegetables, fruits, honey, eggs, bread, spices, annuals, perennial plants, floral arrangements, baked goods, jams, jellies, preserves, pottery, glass, jewelry, ready to eat food, beef, etc. Children’s Story Time, 4-5pm; weekly music and demonstrations, plus other assorted children’s programs.

Ctct claremontmarket@aol.com / 603-504-6273.
http://claremontfarmersmarket.com/

TOWNSHEND VT: FARMERS’ MARKET 
3:30-6:30pm: The Townshend Farmers’ Market on the Common invites you to join them on the green every Thursday, where farmers and other local folks come to sell products ranging from plants, vegetables, fruits, cider and syrup, to handmade soaps, oils and children's clothing. Area chefs offer up fabulous foods from their kitchens, chair massages help release the tensions of a hard day. Hopefully we will again be graced with wonderful music by local musicians. EBT and debit cards accepted, plus Farm to Family coupons. Call 802-869-2141 or emailfarmersmarket@postoilsolutions.org.

March 17, LUDLOW VT: CELTIC / WORLD

3-6pm: Gypsy Reel plays the Sitting Bull Lounge at the Okemo Ski Resort in Ludlow. See http://www.gypsyreel.com.

8pm: Gypsy Reel will perform this same evening at The Killarney in Ludlow. A St. Patrick's Day Double-Header from the area's favorite Celtic Band in the merry town of Ludlow!

 

March 17, WINDSOR VT:

ST PATRICK'S DRINK / DINNER / MUSIC SPECIALS

5:30pm-1am: You're invited to the Windsor Station Pub for a grand celebration of St. Paddy's with Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner specials, drink specials, giveaways, and music, music, music. Located at 27 Depot Avenue. Visit http://www.windsorstation.com.

 

March 17, WALPOLE NH: ST. PATTY'S DAY

4-7pm: Roger Kahle and Company deliver some sweet Irish Reels for diners and visitors to the L.A. Burdick Restaurant and Company Store. "Stop by for a Guinness or Harp and say 'haigh.'" Located at 47 Main Street. See http://www.burdickchocolate.com.

 

March 17, NEWFANE VT: JAZZ TRIO

6-9pm: Live Jazz every Thursday with sublime and tasteful tunes from Draa Hobbs on guitar and his jazz trio at Rick’s Tavern, located on Route 30 1-1/2 miles south of Newfane Village. Never a cover charge! 802-365-4310.

 

March 17, WEST DOVER VT:

ST PATTY'S DAY AT MOUNT SNOW

Lift tickets are $17 for the entire day at Mount Snow in honor of St. Patty's day.

8am: Cuzzin's opens for 'green eggs & kegs' and Irish Music with local legend Tom White. WEQX out of Manchester will be broadcasting live from Cuzzin's as the day goes on.

1-4pm: Live at The Snow Barn: Bud Light presents a special afternoon outdoor concert with the Gobshites. The Snow Barn is located at 39 Mount Snow Access Road. To see upcoming music events at Mount Snow, visithttp://mountsnow.com/events/music-calendar/.

 

March 17, WEST DOVER VT: ST PADDY'S PARTY

4-7pm: Mike McMann plays the Valley View Saloon; also, raffles, Corned Beef & Cabbage plate $5.95 all day, and fine beer on tap. Located in the Mount Snow Marketplace, 2 miles south of the Mount Snow Resort on 131 Route 100. Tel: 802-464-9422 / see http://www.valleyviewsaloon.com.

 

March 17, WILMINGTON VT:

SOLO GUITAR / BANJO

6:30pm: The Wilmington Inn & Tavern will feature solo artist Jeff Campbell on vocals, guitar and banjo in the dining room until 7:45pm and thereafter in the tavern 'until the cows come home.' A new regular Thursday event! Located at 41 West Main Street. Phone: 802-464-3768. http://www.thewilmingtoninn.com/

 

March 17, BRATTLEBORO VT:

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SHOW - VOCALS & GUITAR

6:30pm: This special show has the magical vocals of Jennie McAvoy supported by the renowned instrumentalist and composer Michael Nix on guitar, mandolin and banjar. play at the Flat Street Brew Pub. No cover. See www.flatstreetbrewpub.net or phone 802-257-1911. Located at 6 Flat Street. See http://www.primatefiasco.com

 

March 17, BRATTLEBORO VT:

CELTIC / ST PATTY'S

8-11pm: Celebrate St. Patrick's day in style with great live Celtic music from Addison Rice and John Salzman at the Inferno Bar, 19 Elliot Street. For more info call 802-258-6529 or email virgil@gotoinferno.com.

 

March 17, BRATTLEBORO VT:

ROOTS-ROCK QUARTET

9pm: The Brattleboro-based roots-rockers LifeRaft take the stage at the Mole's Eye. The group mixes it up with a variety of genres like rock, funk, jam, Latin, bluegrass, and more! Lights and visuals by Grip Lighting and Effects. Plus, special guest John Jamison from Jatoba will be in the house! FB event page is here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147011358697132

 

March 17, BRATTLEBORO VT:

ST PATRICK'S DAY PARTY

9pm-1am: The Van Buren Boys play at the Rocky Top Tavern for their St. Patty's day festivities -- all-day drink specials will be in effect.

 

March 17, DUBLIN NH: CELTIC

6-7:30pm: At DelRossi's Trattoria, a Celtic show from The Tratt Fiddlers will make your Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner taste even better! At 7:30 all acoustic musicians are welcome to join in for an open jam / St. Patrick's celebration. The Trattoria is located on Rte 137 North in Dublin, and is known for its fine Italian cuisine, including their own homemade pasta. For reservations phone 603-563-7195. http://www.delrossis.com.

 

March 17, GREENFIELD MA: IRISH

7pm: Enjoy an evening of Irish music in honor of everyone's favorite snake-banishing green saint at Hope & Olive Restaurant, located at 44 Hope Street. Rodney Miller has been designated a Master Fiddler by the National Endowment for the Arts; he is joined by Brendan Taaffe on guitar. Taaffe is a long-time associate of Northern Harmony, the head of Turtle Dove camps and programs, and a well-known fiddler / guitarist / contra caller himself. For more information visit http://hopeandolive.com or call 413-774-3150.

 

March 17, TURNERS FALLS MA: JAZZ TRIO

6:30-9:30pm: The Charlie Appicella Trio performs at the Ristorante DiPaolo, 166 Avenue A. This is the final jazz performance of the Spring Season at the restaurant. Happy Fifth Anniversary to Hilton & Denise's Ristorante, and many happy returns from Midriver Music.

 

March 17, TURNERS FALLS MA:

7pm: Shag is playing the Burrito Rojo, 50 Third Street in Turners Falls. Call 413-863-3111 or visit http://burritorojo.com.

 

March 17, TURNERS FALLS MA:

8pm: Paddy's Ramble plays some Celtic Roots-Rock at the Rendezvous on 78 Third Street. No cover! See http://thevoo.net / 413-863-2866.