1993 U.S. Rte. 3
Trpr Scott Phillips Memorial Hwy - Columbia, New Hampshire
(603) 246-8998 * gnwcacenter@gmail.com
The Great North Woods Center for the Arts offers indoor and outdoor performance spaces for concerts, plays, art shows, arts and crafts activities and a variety of community gatherings, as well as overnight accommodations for visiting artists and performers.
The Center is also the home for two additional North Country arts groups – the Connecticut River Artisan Group (est. 2006), and the Carriage Lane Players (est. 2014). All three arts organizations--the GNWCA, CRAG and CLP--maintain their individual 501 (c) (3) status.
Watch this site for updates April 6-8 on traffic volume, any overnight rooms that might become available in the region, and other parking suggestions.
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The Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, is making a direct beeline for northern New Hampshire. Places to stay have been booked throughout Coos County for several months now, and multiple day travelers are anticipated to the region.
As space permits, the Great North Woods Center for the Arts will allow parking at $25 for the day, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for non-concert ticket holders. (Parking is for passenger vehicles; RVs and Campers will not be allowed. Space for RVS is available at the N.H. State Rest Area, north of downtown Colebrook. NEED ECLIPSE GLASSES? Our friends next door at the Northern Comfort Motel will be selling ISO Certified Eclipse glasses. Just a 1-minute walk from our front door to their front door. Day parking at the Great North Woods Center for the Arts is available first come, first served. For more information, please call 603-246-8998 OR 603-331-5034. |
Please know that April 5-8 is anticipated to be a busy time for the GNWCA volunteers. We will make every attempt to return calls. Eclipse watchers are encouraged to visit NewEngland511.org for traffic information, as roads are expected to be very busy on April 8.
State officials said 211 can be called for general information and referral services in New Hampshire, while 911 should be called in the event of an emergency. PLEASE NOTE: there are limited tow trucks in northern N.H. (two, to be exact) so please don't attempt to travel on the back roads or onto a field. Also note: Emergency Services are limited and will do their best to respond--first aid stations will be available in downtown Colebrook
State officials said 211 can be called for general information and referral services in New Hampshire, while 911 should be called in the event of an emergency. PLEASE NOTE: there are limited tow trucks in northern N.H. (two, to be exact) so please don't attempt to travel on the back roads or onto a field. Also note: Emergency Services are limited and will do their best to respond--first aid stations will be available in downtown Colebrook
Here's What Is Next At The GNWCA!
See Details Below
Upcoming Events: (dates subject to change)
Concert Tickets are available online or by calling 603-246-8998.
Online ticket sales close 24 hours before a show is scheduled.
Online ticket sales receive an email confirmation--no tickets to shows will be mailed.
All major credit cards accepted.
Online ticket sales close 24 hours before a show is scheduled.
Online ticket sales receive an email confirmation--no tickets to shows will be mailed.
All major credit cards accepted.
Tickets are going fast for this Eclipse Day concert.
If you would like to attend, we advise you to get your tickets now. MONDAY, April 8, 2024 at 7 PM A SPECIAL ECLIPSE CONCERT! Cynthia MacLeod & Gordon Belsher From Prince Edward Island At the Great North Woods Center for the Arts Columbia, NH Cynthia MacLeod is one of Prince Edward Island’s finest ambassadors of traditional music, with a distinct style of fiddling that embraces both her local roots and her ancestral connection to the Scottish highlands. Since the beginning of her career as a young teenager, Cynthia has spent more than two decades on stages on PEI, across Canada, and around the world. Based in Prince Edward Island on Canada's east coast, Gordon Belsher has been entertaining audiences in Canada and around the world for more than 50 years performing at concerts, ceilidhs, conventions, and pubs. Gordon has toured extensively across Canada, in the U.S., the U.K., Europe, Japan and Australia. Performer website: https://www.cynthiamacleod.com/ Performer website: http://guernseycove.ca/ |
SATURDAY, June 8, 2024 at 2 PM
ALBANNACH! At the Great North Woods Center for the Arts Columbia, NH Scottish Pipes and Drums Founded in 2005, this Pipes & Drum band has taken the USA by storm. Their unique style, charismatic stage performance, and love for all things Scottish has drawn crowds from coast to coast. A MUST SEE! Not just another Scottish Pipes & Drums band! Albannach’s primal drumming and precise piping stirs the soul of anyone who hears them- young and old! These folks ARE Highlanders! Scottish Warriors to the Core! Performer website: https://www.albannachmusic.com/ |
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024 10 AM-3 PM
Great North Woods Arts & Crafts Fair Filled to the brim with vendors offering hand-crafted items! Includes a Cooking Contest: "Your Favorite Summer Berry Dessert or Pastry Recipe" Judges will determine the first, second or third place winners; The general public will choose the People's Choice award!! Everyone welcome to submit their entry by 11 a.m.--Judging at Noon! All desserts will be offered for sale as a fundraiser for the GNWCA; plan to have lunch AND dessert with us! |
SATURDAY, OCT. 12, 2024 10 AM-3 PM
Great North Woods Arts & Crafts Fair Filled to the brim with vendors offering hand-crafted items! Includes a Cooking Contest: "Your Favorite Soup, Chowder or Chili Recipe" Judges will determine the first, second or third place winners; The general public will choose the People's Choice award!! Everyone welcome to submit their entry by 11 a.m.--Judging at Noon! All desserts will be offered for sale as a fundraiser for the GNWCA; plan to have lunch AND dessert with us! |
Message from GNWCA President, Charlie Jordan:
By entering the GNWCA, guests and ticket holders voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19 or any other illness that may be present.
By entering the GNWCA, guests and ticket holders voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19 or any other illness that may be present.
Mountainside views, vintage farm buildings, professional artists |
The area we live in is a scenic wonderland possessing bountiful natural beauty and resources. It serves as a canvas for artists to share their creativity with others, and to inspire artists performing before a live audience. The GNWCA promotes cultural and social assets and enhances the region’s natural resources. |
This historic property is listed on the
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The Carriage Lane Players perform in "Vintage Hitchcock--A Live Radio Play" on the outdoor stage. July 2019. Photo courtesy The Colebrook Chronicle.
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We welcome your event to our site--all funds raised are direct donations to the Great North Woods Center for the Arts,
a registered 501-c(3) non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax deductible.
a registered 501-c(3) non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax deductible.