Quebec 400, Department of Cultural Resources

:: July 3, 2008 marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of Québec City ::

In 2008, the Province of Québec will be engaged in a year-long, international celebration of the 400th anniversary of its founding by the French explorer Samuel de Champlain.

This important anniversary offers New Hampshire organizations and individuals exciting opportunities to showcase the history, culture, arts and heritage of the French influence and to honor their contributions to our state.

As you begin to develop your 2008 programs, performances and exhibits, we encourage you to begin thinking about how your organization can tie into this exciting celebration. This is the perfect opportunity to think outside the box!

A statewide steering committee has been formed to assist in facilitating and coordinating events celebrating this anniversary. The Committee is chaired by Van McLeod, the Commissioner of Cultural Resources, and includes representatives from the arts, humanities, libraries, heritage organizations, businesses, non-profit organizations and state agencies.

:: Quebec 400 Events ::

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NH's Quebec 400 Celebration listings

Event	Location	Date/Time	For more information
"Partir pour les etas"/ Leaving for the States	Franco-American Centre, Manchester	Year-long 2008 exhibit	www.francoamericancentrenh.com
North Country French-Canandian Artists Exhibit	St. Kieran’s Arts Center, Berlin	through March 30	www.stkieranarts.org
Eugene Ionesco's 'Rhinoceros'	Acting Loft, Manchester	February 25	www.actingloft.org
French Delight - A Concert of French Canadian Folk Songs	Grace Episcopal Church, Manchester	March 12, 12:10-12:50pm	www.mcmusicschool.org
Lafayette in America in 1824 & 1825 (book signing)	Franco-American Centre, Manchester	March 25	www.francoamericancentrenh.org
Chanteuse Lucie Therrien in concert	Saint Kieran Arts Center, Berlin	March 30, 2:00pm	www.stkieranarts.org
Pork Pie Cook-off	Sacred Heart Church, Laconia	April 12, 6-7:30 p.m.	www.laconiahistorical.org
'Pardon My French' starring Susan Poulin	Rochester Opera House	Saturday, May 3, 8:00pm	www.rochesteroperahouse.com
Rhea Cote Robbins Mixed media exhibit	Franco-American Centre, Manchester	May 8, 5-7 p.m.	www.francoamericancentrenh.org
Maman Disait /"What Maman said" (Art show)	Franco-American Centre, Manchester	May 8-June 30	www.francoamericancentrenh.com
Sprightly Steps: NH Contra & Square Dancing Traditions	Laconia Public Library	May 19, 7 p.m	www.laconiahistorical.org
Je t'aime Laconia exhibit / Opening Reception	Laconia Public Library	May 21, 6-7:30 p.m.	www.laconiahistorical.org
Roundtable discussion with local French-Canadians	Laconia Public Library	June 16, 7 p.m.	www.laconiahistorical.org
Le Vent du Nord	St. Kieran's Arts Center, Berlin	June 26, 7 p.m.	www.stkieranarts.org
Workshop: French-Canandian Geneology	Laconia Public Library	July 12, 10-noon	www.laconiahistorical.org
Lucie Therrien in concert	Seacoast Academy of Music, North Hampton	July 14, 7 p.m.	www.seacoastacademyofmusic.org
French music performed by the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic	Enfield Shaker Museum	July 18 & 19th, 7:30 p.m.	www.shakermuseum.org
Lucie Therrien in concert	WEST end Theatre, Portsmouth	August 17, 7 p.m.	www.actone.blogspot.com
Benefit Concert with Josee Vachon	Belknap Mill Society, Laconia	September 5, 7 p.m.	www.laconiahistorical.org
Laconia Multicultural Market Day	Belknap Mill, Laconia	September 6	www.laconiamulticulturalmarketday.org
Lucie Therrien	Big Eastern Expo (The Big "E"), Springfield, MA	September 12, 1 and 3 p.m.	www.thebige.com
Lucie Therrien	Concord City Auditorium	November 12, 7:30 p.m.	www.walkerlecture.org
Granite State Opera performs French Opera Arias	Franco-American Centre, Manchester	TBA 2008	www.granitestateopera.org

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Official Quebec 2008 site

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