Londonderry News

The Londonderry Arts Council announces a series of art shows at Moonlight Meadery in Londonderry. Called the “Moonlight Spotlight,” the Friday evening events provide the public an opportunity to meet some gifted local artists, enjoy wine tastings and music. Moonlight Meadery currently displays paintings by local artist Susan Hanna of SEH Studios, who will also participate in the show series.

Guests will also be treated to some brilliant guitar work by New England musician/ songwriter Steve Rapson, who hails from Boston’s South End. Rapson’s debut CD, Christmas Guitar, is now sold around the world. He has followed up with five more CD’s:Romantic Guitar, Half Irish Guitar, Patriotic Guitar, and Original Guitar, each with a companion book of transcriptions. Find out more about Steve Rapson and his music at www.soloperformer.com

An aptly themed painting by local artist Susan Hanna of SEH Studios hangs above a dazzling display of meads in the tasting room at Moonlight Meadery.

“We see these events as a nice way to unwind after work. Visitors can try our meads, view some beautiful artwork, and listen to some live acoustic music. When you come down to it, it’s a cheap night out!” chuckles Moonlight Meadery owner, Michael Fairbrother.

The first event takes place Friday evening, January 20^th, from 5pm-8pm at Moonlight Meadery, 23 Londonderry Road, Unit #17, Londonderry, NH. It will be followed by a romantically themed evening February 10^th, 5pm-8pm, and March 9^th, 5pm-8pm, will be “March Moonlight Madness” to coincide with the winery’s release of their flavor called “Fury”.

Featured artists on the January 20^th will include: Susan Hanna of SEH Studios, Elaine Farmer of White Birch Fine Art, Sherry Burnett, Barbara Scott and Jason Williams.

The February and March dates will feature the artwork of Michael James Toomy, Susan Monty, Lili Mayer, Corinne Dodge, Deb Grubbs and Patti Crowley, amongst others. The work of Bruce Stern, who creates distinctive jewelry from black walnuts, will also be featured on February 10.