Key Takeaways
- Live music performances are scheduled at various venues in the Upper Valley, including Salt hill Pub, Seven Stars Arts Center, Anonymous Coffeehouse, Ottauquechee Yacht Club, and Babes Bar.
- Authors Andrew Leland and Tory Henwood Hoen will give readings and discussions at Dartmouth College’s Sanborn Library and the Norwich Bookstore.
- Comedy open-mic nights are set to take place at Bright Side Brewing and Sawtooth Kitchen, Bar and Stage.
- A Jamaican dance hall-style party will be hosted at Sawtooth Kitchen, Bar and Stage on Saturday.
- Tickets and more information are available on the respective venues’ websites or by calling the listed phone numbers.
Introduction to Upcoming Events
The Upper Valley is set to host a variety of entertainment events in the coming days, including live music performances, author readings, and comedy open-mic nights. Salt hill Pub is kicking off the week with a set from country singer-songwriter Kevin Dion on Friday night, followed by a performance by the Adam McMahon Trio on Saturday. Both shows are free and open to the public, and will take place at the restaurant’s location on the corner of the Lebanon pedestrian mall.
Live Music Performances
In addition to the shows at Salt hill Pub, other live music performances are scheduled to take place throughout the Upper Valley. Vermont musician Colin McCaffrey’s What Not String Band will perform at Seven Stars Arts Center in Sharon on Friday, with tickets available online or at the door. Anonymous Coffeehouse, a free acoustic music event, will return to the First Congregational Church in Lebanon on Friday, featuring performances by Upper Valley musician Rob LeBlanc, acoustic folk and pop artist Devan Tracy, and Scott Heron and his band The Any Which Way. Ottauquechee Yacht Club in Woodstock will also host several musical acts, including Upper Valley singer-songwriter Jim Yeager, blue grass project the Mountain Dog Trio, and a bluegrass jam session led by Barnard musician Ben Kogan.
Author Readings and Discussions
Authors Andrew Leland and Tory Henwood Hoen will give readings and discussions at Dartmouth College’s Sanborn Library and the Norwich Bookstore. Leland’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated book "The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight" traces his experience with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition. Henwood Hoen’s coming-of-age novel "Before I Forget" tells the story of a young woman who becomes a caregiver to her father following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Both events are free and open to the public, and offer a unique opportunity to engage with the authors and their work.
Comedy Open-Mic Nights
Comedy open-mic nights are set to take place at Bright Side Brewing in West Lebanon and Sawtooth Kitchen, Bar and Stage in Hanover. Sign-ups for the Bright Side Brewing event start at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. show, with 15 five-minute spots available. Sawtooth Kitchen, Bar and Stage will host a comedy open-mic on Wednesday, with 20 five-minute spots available. These events offer a chance for aspiring comedians to take the stage and showcase their talents.
Other Events
In addition to the live music performances, author readings, and comedy open-mic nights, other events are scheduled to take place in the Upper Valley. Sawtooth Kitchen, Bar and Stage will host a Jamaican dance hall-style party on Saturday, featuring DJ Sean and starting at 9:30 p.m. Vermont singer-songwriters Bow Thayer and Krishna Guthrie, Woody Guthrie’s great-grandson, will perform bluegrass and folk jams at Babes Bar in Bethel on Friday, with no cover charge. These events offer a chance to experience the diverse cultural and entertainment scene of the Upper Valley.
