Sunday is the Annual Holiday Dixieland Concert!

_MG_8766smJoin us Sunday at 2pm for this popular annual tradition: Christmas with the Firehouse 6. Dixieland tunes, Holiday favorites, and Christmas carols will be on the menu. Special performances by students of piano and flute will feature carols for flute trio, as well as piano. This event is by donation, and we appreciate any contribution you can make towards our youth scholarships and community programs!

Check out the full information HERE.

Happy Holidays to you, and we hope to see you there!

Calling all Bakers!

SampleTable smIt’s that time of year again, time for the 4th Annual Baking Competition (and sale). And we need you! Help support our community programs and enjoy this delicious event.

Cookies will be available to sample and buy, and visitor’s can participate in the voting during the event. This is a great way to buy delicious homemade treats for your family, and even gifts for friends and co-workers. Non-competition baked goods may also be donated. Also going on: Union Church Holiday Bazaar. Held at Union Church Hall, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH. For info and to sign up to compete ($5 entry fee): www.wcc-ma.org, [email protected] or 802.738.0022. To benefit The West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts’ community programs.

For more information about competition or purchasing, click HERE.

4th Annual Artisan Fair coming Nov 8th and 9th!

2014 NHOpenDoors Poster Letter sm copyThe West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts is pleased to announce a selection of the artists and artisans that will have items available at the 4th Annual Local Artisans Fair on November 8th, 10-2pm; and November 9th 11-2pm in the Union Church Hall, 133 Old Church Rd, Claremont, NH. This event is a part of NH Open Doors (nhopendoors.com) a statewide touring and shopping event. A variety of items, from small to large, will be available to purchase. Fiber arts, pottery, woodworking, sculpted ornaments, watercolor, soaps, and much more. Food will also be available, including Korean BBQ, Norwegian Meatballs, Soup and Bread bowls, and exquisite desserts. Sunday there will be a triangle weaving workshop (to sign up: [email protected]), and both days at 12pm harper Angela Biggs will perform. Following Saturday’s activities a local student recital will be held at 2pm, featuring local harp, voice, piano, and flute students. Only a few spaces are still available for last minute vendor sign ups. Event info HERE. Here are some of the participants this year:

Galloping Jester LLC:Handspun yarn, fiber goods, and soaps
United Parish Artisans: Hand built pottery, handspun and fiber goods
Robert Dakin Woodworking: Cutting boards, spoons, and more
Honestly Simple Soaps: Soap, lotions, and body products
Country Rag Rugs: Rag rugs and baskets
Max & Ozzie’s: Homemade bags, toys, scarves
Richmonds’ Arts: Woodworking, knit goods, sewn accessories, copper enamel
Korean BBQ: Serving prepared foods: authentic Korean BBQ, burgers, Norwegian Meatballs, and more
Geoffrey Shepherd: Watercolor prints
Atelier Sisk: Professionally Sculpted Ornaments
Becca’s Tasty Treats: Pastries, bread, cheesecake, breadbowls, and more
Cortney Nichols: Eco friendly home goods and gifts