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Kick off the Summer with with the Arts this weekend!

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This weekend is a busy one for us, and we hope to see you for some fantastic events!

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Friday June 24th violin concert by Alessandro Cazzato at WCCMA is cancelled. Please join us for our next performance on July 9th at 7pm for Qais Essar, rabab, and Amit Kavthekar, tabla, for their contemporary approach to the classical music of Afghanistan, and a rare opportunity to experience these fascinating instruments.

Thursday: Rehearsal begin for the Claremont American Band – First concert June 30th on the Bandstand

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Directed by Ed Evensen, a program of Claremont Parks and Recreation

Info hosted by WCCMA can be found here

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday: Help support our facility with delicious food!

StrawberryFestival2016Strawberry Festival at Union Church
Saturday June 25
Union Episcopal Church Hall, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont

A tradition for over 60 years. Come enjoy homemade Norwegian meatballs from our secret recipe, and fresh strawberry shortcake with NH strawberries. The meal is served family style, and also includes homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, beets, and coleslaw. Coffee, tea, milk, and other beverages are served. Orders for take out meals are welcome. Three seatings are available: 5PM, 5:45PM, 6:30PM

Adults: $10.00
12 and under: $5.00
Preschoolers FREE

Sunday: WCCMA’s Youth Voices student ensemble performs at the Unveiling of the Standing Lincoln at St. Gaudens

Saint Gaudens Historical Site in Cornish has a wonderful afternoon of activities and an unveiling of the new 12 foot Lincoln Statue! The ceremony begins at 2pm (some activities begin earlier). For more information visit: https://www.nps.gov/saga/learn/news/Lincoln.htm

WCCMA is thrilled to be a part of this celebration, and has gathered a wonderful ensemble of young singers and instrumentalists to perform “America the Beautiful” in honor of the occasion. Directed by Melissa Richmond, with professional support from vocalist Angela Biggs, and accompanist Chris Cheon, the ensemble includes 8 students from across the region. With thanks to our participants:

Youth Voices Ensemble
Matthew Eagan
Amanda Paccione
Sydney Paccione
Bethany Perry
Nora Perry
Caitlin Reichert

Riley McFarland and Mariauna King, flutes

with Chris Cheon, guitar
Angela Biggs, vocal advisor
and Melissa Richmond, director

Upcoming Workshops: Sewing, Cards, and Characters!

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needle-and-thread-1419661WCCMA is proud to announce a variety of upcoming crafting and arts session, rsvp to [email protected] to participate:

Drawing Club: Design your own character pattern!
Saturday, April 23 at 2 PM
Union Church hall (upstairs), 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

Create a character (maybe drawing one that we already know and love) that you’d like to create as a stuffed toy. This drawn character will become a pattern we can use on May 1 at a wonderful new class offered by WCCMA – Felt Toy Making! More info here.

Fiber and Craft Monthly Meetup
4th Sundays of the month: next meeting April 24th (free)
11am, at Union Church hall (downstairs), 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

Bring your projects and join us for conversation and project/technique sharing. This is a monthly gathering for community fiber arts and crafting. Any project type is welcome, and beginners are welcome to join to connect with more advanced craftspeople for tips and tricks. Bring your own supplies, bag lunches welcome.

Felt Toy makingFelt Animal Workshop
Sunday, May 1 at 1 PM – 3 PM
Union Church hall (downstairs), 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH
$10 suggested donation, family discounts available upon request.

Join us for a workshop making your own felt stuffed animals! All materials and patterns will be provided (or attend our drawing club event to design your own pattern), and all participants will be able to take home their creation and enough supplies for another project. Animals will be sewn by hand, and no experience is necessary. More info here.

Spring Bonnets and Mom Sonnets 

Union Church Hall, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH

Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

A fun craft sessions making paper flowers, handmade Mother’s Day Cards, and decorating hats. Bring your own hat to decorate or use one of the provided paper hats. Supplies will be provided and attendees can do one or both activities. More info here.

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Other upcoming events:

Local Student Recital 
Sat, April 16th – 2pm
Union Church, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH
Donations welcome

Celebrate our blossoming young musicians! A performance by voice, flute, harp, and piano students from the studios of Angela Biggs, Melissa Richmond, and Amanda Sweely. Including works by Saint-Saen, Bizet, Bach, and more. For more information visit wcc-ma.org

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Sat, May 14th – 12pm
Union Church Hall, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH
$15 Adults/$10 for 13 and under

Join us for this family friendly event, sponsored by Century 21 Highview Realty. Delicious Luncheon, Tea, activities, music, games, prizes, and more! For more info and to buy tickets in advance click here.