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Music and Dancing with Annie & the Orphans

January 27, 2020

One of New England’s favorite rock and roll acts, Annie & the Orphans has been entertaining fans, young and old, for more than 50 years. Specialists in 1950s, 60s and 70s rock and roll, Annie & the Orphans’ unique blend of musical talent and showmanship make them one of the most eagerly anticipated acts around.… Read More »

Taylor Resident Artists Show

January 24, 2020

Taylor Community has several very talented artists. Join us Monday, Feb. 3 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Woodside Building to see displays of their works and talk to the artists who created them. This event is free and open to the public

Lighthouses of NH Seacoast & Maine

January 16, 2020

The lighthouse is a pervasive icon in our culture, often used to symbolize positive qualities like faith, guidance, strength, and steadfastness. Everyone is invited to join us as Author Jeremy D’Entremont presents a lecture on the rich history of the lighthouses between Portsmouth, NH, and York, Maine, Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Taylor… Read More »

The Bretton Woods Agreement

January 13, 2020

The 1944 Bretton Woods agreement established a new global monetary system. It replaced the gold standard with the U.S. dollar as the global currency. By so doing, it established America as the dominant power in the world economy. After the agreement was signed, America was the only country with the ability to print dollars. The… Read More »

2020 Taylor Concert Series Kicks Off

January 6, 2020

The 2020 Taylor Concert Series, sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire kicks off Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building with the Meadowlark Trio, performing works by Mozart and Brahms. This free event is open to the public. The trio – comprised of Janny Joo, violin; Timothy Paek, cello, and April… Read More »

Watching the Lights Go Out

January 3, 2020

“Watching the Lights Go Out,” in an inspiring story about a charming, brave, Chocolate Lab named Bessie, who gradually loses her eyesight. Author Thomas W. Farmen leads the reader from the unexpected diagnosis of terminal blindness for his beloved 4-year-old pet through her two and a half year transition to sightlessness. Join us Wednesday, Jan.… Read More »

Johnny Blue Horn & the Caretakers

January 2, 2020

 Johnny Blue Horn is a veteran of the Northeast regional music scene, performing a variety of musical styles with many different collaborators. He’s been singing most of his life and has a dusky Blues, R& B voice reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bobby Blue Bland, and Clarence Carter. As one critic writes, “He does things… Read More »

Author Lecture: Rediscovering Mt. Washington’s Hidden Culture

December 20, 2019

Over the course of one calendar year, Journalist Dan Szczesny explored the history and mystique of New England’s tallest mountain. However, Mount Washington is more than just a 6,288-foot rock pile; it is the cultural soul of climbers, hikers and tourists from around the world looking to test their mettle against extreme conditions, in return… Read More »

Music with the Rockin’ Daddios

December 19, 2019

The music of the 1950’s and ‘60’s conjures up many special memories for those of us commonly referred to as Baby Boomers. The Rockin’ Daddios bring back some of the best-loved songs of this era, with the accent on harmonies and fun. Join us Monday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building… Read More »

Peg & Cheryl in a Holiday Performance

December 17, 2019

Back by popular demand, Peg Chaffee and Cheryl Sager bring us their Holiday Performance of favorites! The female duo Nice & Naughty perform contemporary folk music playing stand-up bass, guitars, pennywhistle, and singing exquisite harmonies. Everyone is invited to join us Monday, Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Taylor Community’s Woodside Building for this free… Read More »