Colonial Theatre Tickets on Sale now!

pondboy · 05-07-2021, 08:24 PM

Seriously?? Either you are a Donkey, or you have never been in Downtown Laconia. There is plenty of Parking to support the Colonial Theatre. But you will want to know where you can park your Boat!

GTO · 05-07-2021, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pondboy

Seriously?? Either you are a Donkey, or you have never been in Downtown Laconia. There is plenty of Parking to support the Colonial Theatre. But you will want to know where you can park your Boat!

Very interesting and informative response to my parking question. Proving only that it is a Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad World. Brings back memories of that commercial with the egg in the frying pan and the saying, This is your brain on drugs

8gv · 05-07-2021, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pondboy

Seriously?? Either you are a Donkey, or you have never been in Downtown Laconia. There is plenty of Parking to support the Colonial Theatre. But you will want to know where you can park your Boat!

While there is no requirement for you to answer the fair question of where is the parking, you do yourself and perhaps the Colonial Theatre a disservice by responding in such a rude and somewhat nonsensical way.

Is it truly a binary choice?

If one inquires about the parking one can either never have been to Downtown Laconia or is a donkey?

The question, which still stands, is "where" is the parking.

You answered, along with providing an unsolicited insult, the question "is there adequate parking"

Would you care to answer where it is located for the benefit of the donkeys and humans who have never visited Downtown Laconia?

BroadHopper · 05-08-2021, 06:41 AM

The municipal parking lot between the post office and Belknap Mill where the city hall is should provide plenty of parking. A short walk from the Colonial door! And it is free!
I believe the parking lot behind the former catholic church on Church Street is also available. There should be plenty of parking.
The only issue I see is handicap parking. During venues, the city should designate the parking spots on Main Street near the Colonial as a handicapped area.
There is a limited number of cafes, dining in the downtown area. This should be addressed to increase the 'night out' experience.

SAMIAM · 05-08-2021, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pondboy

Seriously?? Either you are a Donkey, or you have never been in Downtown Laconia. There is plenty of Parking to support the Colonial Theatre. But you will want to know where you can park your Boat!

Actually you could park your boat at the launch off water street and it's a short walk to the theater

fatlazyless · 05-08-2021, 08:22 AM

Isn't the Water St, NH F&G launch ramps/parking lot located on the Winnipesaukee River, about 100-yards in from Lake Winnisquam and not accessible by boat from Lake Winnipesaukee what with the Lakeport Dam and Avery Dam so it's a no-go for the Colonial Theatre coming from Winnipesaukee by boat. I doubt you can even leave an unoccupied boat tied to the dock, there, it's a State-NH launch ramp facility.

feb · 05-10-2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

Actually you could park your boat at the launch off water street and it's a short walk to the theater

I got a ticket last year parking my boat at the ramp while we had breakfast at Water St Cafe. I think it was $70 or so. I was the only boat tied up so plenty of space. F&G typically sits there watching the activity. He didn't say anything to me as the 4 of us walked away towards the cafe. Came back and the ticket was taped to my steering wheel, F&G still sitting in the pickup. Honestly didn't know you can't park there, only unload/load. Now I know.Won't do it agin. Lost business for the cafe unfortunately on a lake with very very limited food options by boat.

Maybe at night you can get away with it since its probably not monitored then.

mcdude · 09-21-2021, 07:34 PM

The colonial theater was featured on NH Chronicle this week and it looks like it is quite a nice renovation. There were also ads for the Robert Cray concert. Tix still available! He puts on quite a show :-)

John Mercier · 09-21-2021, 09:08 PM

Waiting to see what happens during the Holiday season.
The City really seemed to come alive last year.

Hopefully some sort of show that will become a family tradition.

8gv · 09-21-2021, 11:05 PM

I miss the Charlie Brown Christmas concert put on by the Heather Pearson Trio at Pittman's Freight Room.

I reached out to the Lakeport Opera House suggesting that they arrange this concert at their venue.

If they don't arrange it maybe someone who knows the folks at the Colonial Theatre could make the suggestion.

mcdude · 09-22-2021, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by John Mercier

Waiting to see what happens during the Holiday season.
The City really seemed to come alive last year.

Hopefully some sort of show that will become a family tradition.

The Lakes Region Symphony is presenting a Holiday concert on December 10th and A Christmas Carol will be presented on December 17-19th.

John Mercier · 09-22-2021, 11:06 AM

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The Lakes Region Symphony is presenting a Holiday concert on December 10th and A Christmas Carol will be presented on December 17-19th.

Thanks. I will talk to the family and see what interest I get.

05-07-2021, 08:24 PM	#1
pondboy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Donkey Kong Seriously?? Either you are a Donkey, or you have never been in Downtown Laconia. There is plenty of Parking to support the Colonial Theatre. But you will want to know where you can park your Boat!

05-08-2021, 06:41 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,282 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Parking The municipal parking lot between the post office and Belknap Mill where the city hall is should provide plenty of parking. A short walk from the Colonial door! And it is free! I believe the parking lot behind the former catholic church on Church Street is also available. There should be plenty of parking. The only issue I see is handicap parking. During venues, the city should designate the parking spots on Main Street near the Colonial as a handicapped area. There is a limited number of cafes, dining in the downtown area. This should be addressed to increase the 'night out' experience. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-08-2021, 08:22 AM	#6
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,171 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	Isn't the Water St, NH F&G launch ramps/parking lot located on the Winnipesaukee River, about 100-yards in from Lake Winnisquam and not accessible by boat from Lake Winnipesaukee what with the Lakeport Dam and Avery Dam so it's a no-go for the Colonial Theatre coming from Winnipesaukee by boat. I doubt you can even leave an unoccupied boat tied to the dock, there, it's a State-NH launch ramp facility. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

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mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,343 Thanks: 370 Thanked 1,033 Times in 480 Posts	The colonial theater was featured on NH Chronicle this week and it looks like it is quite a nice renovation. There were also ads for the Robert Cray concert. Tix still available! He puts on quite a show :-) __________________

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John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,988 Thanks: 3 Thanked 680 Times in 562 Posts	Waiting to see what happens during the Holiday season. The City really seemed to come alive last year. Hopefully some sort of show that will become a family tradition.

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8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,193 Thanks: 63 Thanked 764 Times in 497 Posts	I miss the Charlie Brown Christmas concert put on by the Heather Pearson Trio at Pittman's Freight Room. I reached out to the Lakeport Opera House suggesting that they arrange this concert at their venue. If they don't arrange it maybe someone who knows the folks at the Colonial Theatre could make the suggestion.