Music and theatre play a big part in the community here and there's always something going on. Discover the cultural and artistic side to our region by treating yourself to some first class musical and theatre productions by world-class performers.

• Stone Mountain Arts Center has only been open a short time but its already gained a great reputation for attracting leading artists such as Marty Stuart , Mary Chapin Carpenter, Béla Fleck, Paula Poundstone and The Indigo Girls. Just 15 minutes from us in rural Brownfield ME, its an unlikely spot, but check-out the upcoming program.

• Polar Express. North Conway. Held during December, this journey re-creating the popular book is now in its 11th season. Tickets are tough to come by and are available by lottery only or by staying with us on selected weekends.

• The oldest summer theatre in the country - The Barnstormers - is located in nearby Tamworth. This longstanding theatre company offers a complete line-up of productions given by Equity actors during July and August every year. Lodging packages are available.

• The Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, ME presents an eclectic offering of over fifty productions during a season that runs from late June until early September. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, this unique venue is well worth a visit.

• Fryeburg Academy hosts the International Musical Arts festival in July every year, attracting classical musicians from around the world.

• August sees the White Mountain Musical Arts Bach Festival. Held on the weekend before Labor Day, expect to see some internationally recognized artists perform some of Bach's greatest works. Guest and local performers complete the program.

• The Mt Washington Valley Theatre Company presents professional broadway productions at the Eastern Slope Playhouse in North Conway village. Pulling professional actors, directors and crew from across the country, the casts meet each summer on stage.