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.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: 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.
Upcoming Events: (dates subject to change)
Concert Tickets are available online or by calling 603-246-8998.
All major credit cards accepted.
All major credit cards accepted.
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SUNDAY, Dec. 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Great North Woods Center for the Arts, Columbia, NH A CAPE BRETON CHRISTMAS With the fiery Celtic high-energy style as its musical core, Còig, from Nova Scotia, easily shifts between century-old tunes of past generations to original and upbeat compositions, featuring the band's range of over a dozen instruments (vocals, fiddles, piano, guitars, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki, whistles, and more). With driving tunes, haunting songs and infectious energy, Còig is an unparalleled music force. |
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TUESDAY, December 13, 2022 at 7 p.m.
Rialto Theatre, Main St., Lancaster, NH CELEBRATING 17 YEARS OF HOLIDAYS WITH AN IRISH TWIST The hugely popular holiday show Irish Christmas in America brings a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the hugely popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humour and boundless energy. This family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes on fiddle, flute, uilleann pipes, harp and bouzouki, along with thrilling Irish dancing. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland, bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2022. The holiday show was first conceived in 2005 with past tours featuring such stellar guest vocalists as Niamh Farrell, Séamus & Méabh Begley, Teresa Horgan, Lumiere (Pauline Scanlon & Eilis Kennedy), Karan Casey, Cara Dillon, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Cathie Ryan and Michael Londra. Mac Diarmada enthuses about the program as a way to bring traditional and often unknown Irish customs to the States. “One of the most heartfelt themes of Irish Christmas is emigration,” says Mac Diarmada. “Music was a way that people stayed close to home. CO-SPONSORS: WOODSVILLE GUARANTY SAVINGS BANK THE GRANITE GRIND |
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SATURDAY, December 17, 2022 at 1 p.m.
at Trinity United Methodist Church Bridge St., Colebrook, NH FREE ADMISSION--DONATIONS APPRECIATED After a 2-year absence, TUBAChristmas returns to the North Country! Join us as we hear all of our favorite Christmas Carols played on Tubas, Baritones and Euphoniums! A remarkable concert. Sponsored by Calex Environmental Consulting |
Mountainside views, vintage farm buildings, professional artists
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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.
