Upcoming Programs
Women of the World (WOW) Meeting
May 29th, 4:30 PM
Join us for the Women of the World meeting at the Mariposa! WOW is a place where women who live in the Monadnock region but hail from other countries can come together. WOW offers a vibrant and inclusive community where women from diverse cultural backgrounds meet to celebrate their unique heritage while forging lasting friendships and unforgettable memories, all while having fun!
Registration Is Free!
I Am Woman
June 1st, 6 PM
Soulful vocalist, thought-provoking songwriter, and monster percussionist Tara Greenblatt headlines this event, which also includes an update from Planned Parenthood on access to women's health services in New England and a community of women singers. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Planned Parenthood. Tara will be accompanied by Ramsey Thomas on upright bass and Richard Doherty on guitar in an empowering, woman-affirming set of songs. Amy Conley, another gifted performer and teacher, will be leading a local chorus in songs celebrating women, including the 1970’s Anthem, I am Woman, by Helen Reddy.
There will be a mixer with refreshments starting at 6pm followed by the performance at 7pm.
$20 For Members and $15 for Nonmembers
Hiroya Tsukamoto
June 23rd, 3 PM
A favorite of Mariposa audiences, Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after.
"A Journey Through Strings and Stories"
Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.
Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life.
Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, Japanese National Television (NHK), International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022.
Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. " - Acoustic Guitar Magazine
Members $10, Nonmembers $20
Apple Hill String Quartet in Concert
Oct. 27th, 4 PM
More information coming soon! Tickets $20 nonmembers. $15 members.