Artillery company plans dinner theater

April 29, 2004

NH Business Review Staff,

LYNDEBOROUGH – The Lafayette Artillery Company will continue its celebration of its 200th birthday with a dinner theater on Saturday, May 15, at 6 p.m. at Citizens’ Hall.

The dinner will include ham, several side dishes and a choice of desserts and beverages, to be served family-style by members of the Artillery.

The play, co-directed by Selectmen Lorraine Strube and Dwight Sowerby, is a murder mystery/comedy.

There will also be other entertainment.

In addition, Scott and Stephanie Roper will be on hand to introduce, and autograph, their new book, “Citizen Soldiers: New Hampshire’s Lafayette Artillery Company 1804-2004.” This will be the last chance to get a copy of the book at $20.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Call Edna Worcester at 654-9363, or Lorraine Strube at 654-2691.

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