To Do List: Salt River at Hamilton House Concert
Sunday, July 13th, 2008Is this a perfect summer day, or what? Here’s a way to take advantage of the day:
The Hamilton House Summer in the Garden Concert Series continues this afternoon, July 13 with a performance by Salt River. Salt River members Lee Hosack, and Mike and Beverly Rogers and Cathy King perform traditional and original music reflecting the lifestyle and people of New England. Their folk/blues style is accented by their vocal harmonies and Mike’s signature harmonica. You won’t be able to keep your toes from tapping and your hands from clapping when Salt River takes the stage.
The concert begins at 4:00 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for Historic New England members and children, free for Historic New England Garden and Landscape Members. Concert goers are welcome to bring their own chair or blanket and picnicking is encouraged. In case of rain, concerts are held in the garden cottage.
Hamilton House is open for tours the day of the concerts with tours leaving from the garden cottage at 11, 12, 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm. House tours are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for children, and free to Historic New England members. The price of the house tour is not included with concert admission.
Hamilton House is located on Vaughan’s Lane, adjacent to Vaughn Woods, a mile off Route 236 in South Berwick. For more information Historic New England at (207) 384-2454 or visit www.historicnewengland.org.
Coming up:
July 20: Omalley’s Alley. Including bassist Tom Martin and drummer Gene Guth of the popular seacoast R& B band Rhythm Method and guitarist Justin Walton of Dreadnaught, this ensemble will reach into each other’s repertoire to give material by artists such as Booker T & the MG’s and George Harrison their unique stamp.
July 27: International performer Randy Armstrong. Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “sure-fingered guitar virtuoso”, guitarist/percussionist, Randy Armstrong, brings his jazz – world music to the garden. An educator as well as a performer, Armstrong will entertain on a variety of instruments from around the world. A show sure to please all ages.

South Berwick resident Hope Murphy’s booth, fuZing!, showcases her unique fused glass jewelry. These one of a kind pieces shimmer with color and pattern.


Historic New England kicks off its Sundays in the Garden Concert Series at Hamilton House with a performance by Harvey Reid on July 6. A local favorite, Reid has garnered national recognition as one of the treasures of American acoustic music. Reid’s music includes a range of influences from folk to rockabilly and a vast repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs, which he weaves seamlessly together with his own compositions and wry humor.

Salmon Falls Garden Center is hosting a weekend long fundraiser from June 20 through June 22 to support the Great Works Regional Land Trust (GWRLT). Mention GWRLT at checkout and 15% of your purchase will go toward local land conservation.
The Counting House Museum offers visitors “South Berwick’s Attic,” an exhibit of local curios from past generations, and exhibits from the 17th century Chadbourne home site. Regular weekend summer hours are from 1 to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays through October. Admission is free.


Old Berwick Historical Society Talk
“From a Poet’s Pen”
On April 3, 4, and 5th
Susan is happy with her life. Really! At least she thought she was, until the strains of Peggy Lee’s, “Is That All There Is?” started reverberating in her head. Now she’s not so sure. Susan figures this may be as good a time as any to go searching for the meaning of life. She’s hoping this will take about seventy minutes, not counting intermission.
Susie Burke & David Surette will be appearing at the Elysium Arts Folk Club in the second of their Cabin Fever Concert Series. This intimate, “house concert”-style series features a creative collaboration with local or regional musicians; the informal and intimate format is designed to promote the innovative and the unexpected.

South Berwick resident Bob Cook is starting a new co-ed softball team that will play in the Dover Adult Co-Ed League in Rollinsford. He is looking for some more men and women, at least 18 years old, who would like to play. He wants to create a laid-back team of people who want to enjoy playing a great game with like-minded individuals.
Songwriters in the Round:
Great Works Regional Land Trust is offering hikes on conservation land every weekend in February. Nothing beats cabin fever like getting outside.