FREE EVENT FOR LITTLE MONSTERS AT THE COLONIAL THEATRE

Bethlehem, New Hampshire - On Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, The Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem will host the 7th Annual Boofest. This evening of Halloween fun for the whole family begins at 6PM with a “Creepy Walk” on the patio, followed by the always popular “Blood Curdling Scream Contest” (where everyone’s a winner.)  At 7PM, Mark the Magician takes the stage with his entertaining mix of hypnosis and prestidigitation.

Marko began his magic career at the age of nine performing for just about anybody who would watch. He performed throughout high school and college where he began studying hypnosis with the world-renowned hypnotist, Ormond McGill. His shows are filled with fun, mystery and entertainment for all ages!

Admission is $5 for adults and free for children, so is the popcorn and goodie bags. For more information about upcoming movies and special events call 869-3422, or visit the Colonial on line and sign up for The Colonial’s weekly email updates at www.BethlehemColonial.org. The 7th Annual Boofest is made possible with the support of the Littleton Food Coop and the WINGS program at WREN.

Colonial hosts Bluegrass Double Bill

Bethlehem, New Hampshire - The Colonial Theatre will host a double bill of award-winning New England bluegrass favorites, Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plow Boys and The Bluegrass Gospel Project, for the 2nd Annual Bent on Bluegrass extravaganza Saturday, September 8.

Since the 1970s, Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys have consistently delivered some of the finest, most dynamic and most original bluegrass music ever heard in this corner of the country. With countless performances under their belts and an extensive catalog of acclaimed recordings, the Plowboys have developed strong name recognition, a large fan base, and a reputation as top-notch entertainers. It's a reputation built on soulful lead singing, spot-on harmonies, fiery picking and a stage show full of energy, variety and humor.

The Bluegrass Gospel Project has been impressing audiences with expertly rendered performances since its inception in 2001. The group has been called "one of New England's premier concert acts" (Casey Rea, Seven Days, 2005). The BGP brings together top-tier vocalists and instrumentalists ("Just try and find a better group of singers" --Robert Resnik, 2009, host of Vermont Public Radio's 'All the Traditions') to interpret a wide range of material, from southern spirituals and Appalachian gems to contemporary songs by Brett Dennen and U2. The BGP is truly unique in that it presents a repertoire of music with a spiritual sensibility but without any religious agenda.

General Admission tickets for the 8 PM performance are $23 or $20 for Colonial, Catamount Arts or Kingdom County Productions members and $10 for children 12 & under. Tickets are available on-line (BethlehemColonial.org or catamountarts.org), or in advance at Maia Papaya, Bethlehem, The Littleton Food Coop or Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury. (Front & Center Reserved seats are available on-line only.) For more information about this or upcoming movies and other live and special events at The Colonial call 603-869-3422, find The Colonial on Facebook, or visit the Colonial on line at www.BethlehemColonial.org. Bent on Bluegrass is generously supported by the Connecticut River Bank with additional support from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.