As we inch our way toward our summer lineup, there are still some pretty sweet spring events on the horizon. Check out just two below. If you are looking for even more you can always visit our website to see the entire plethora of programs.
ABBY HUTCHINSON’S SWEET FREEDOM SONGS: Popular songs are a wonderful window for looking into social movements of America’s past, as shown by singer/actress Deborah Anne Goss in her program Abby Hutchinson’s Sweet Freedom Songs. Presented as part of New Hampshire’s “Humanities-To-Go” programming, Deborah performs as New Hampshire-born abolitionist, suffragist, and singer Abby Hutchinson, who became famous singing anti-slavery songs with her brothers as ‘The Hutchinson Family Singers’ during the 1840’s. There is a direct connection between the abolition movement and the campaign for woman suffrage, as the stories and songs in this lively program illustrate. There are opportunities for audience participation, and words for some of the song choruses are provided.
About the presenter: Deborah is a native of Vermont and has lived, sung, acted, and taught in the Boston area for many years. Since 2002 she’s developed and performed solo programs of American history in word and song. She is one-half of the singing duo ‘The Proper Ladies’ who have performed their programs of Victorian Era popular songs throughout New England and on both coasts since 1994. She also sings with New Hampshire performers Steve Blunt and Marek Bennett as ‘The Hutchinson Heritage Singers’.
Join us for this historical and musical event via Zoom on May 20th at 6 PM. This program is sponsored by the NH Humanities and the Friends of the Kimball Library.
TEEN NIGHT IN: Join the virtual party with teens across NH! There will be snacks, games, and party vibes. This month’s TNI is on Friday, May 21st, from 6:00-8:00 PM via Zoom
GRAB A T-SHIRT! Any t-shirt will work, as long as it's one that you (or a family member or friend) doesn't want anymore. Make sure they don't want it anymore because together, we're going to host a T-SHIRT DESTRUCT-O-THON! (We'll be turning your old t-shirt into something new! Bring scissors!)
Also.... It's A TALENT SHOW! Sign up with a talent if you'd like to show off (you should - because you're extremely talented.)*
Prepare a special skill (juggling, handstands, making your ears wiggle) or a short dazzling performance (jokes, dance, riddles, poetry). Absolutely anything goes! But please do let us know what you'll be doing in advance so we can best plan for it. Everyone will get at least 3 minutes of the spotlight all to themselves.
*If you don't want to show off in the talent show and just want to watch, that's fine, but please let us know when you register.
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