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Live Nativity Reenactment with Outdoor
Christmas Caroling
Saturday, December 16, at dusk (around 4pm) Stratford Historical Society Hollow Road/Bog Road, Stratford Hollow, North Stratford (603) 922-8337 www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org 4-H Club’s Live Nativity Reenactment with Outdoor Christmas Caroling Christmas Music Festival
Sunday, December 17, 7pm Trinity United Methodist Church Colebrook www.northcountrychamber.org Ecumenical Christmas Music Festival Stratford Public School K-12 Winter Holiday
Concert
Wednesday, December 20, 7pm Stratford Public School 19 School Street, Stratford (603) 922-3387 http://schools.ncia.net/stratford/ GNWCA presents TubaChristmas Concert
Saturday, December 23,1pm Trinity United Methodist Church Colebrook (603) 246-8998 The Great North Woods Center for the Arts presents TubaChristmas - Festive holiday favorites, all played on tubas & euphoniums! Freewill donation to benefit the GNWCA, “Arts for Life in the Great North Woods.” gnwca-subscribe@lists.lmr.com |
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Old Mill Studio Artisans Classroom
Old Mill Studio On the Common, 36 King Square Whitefield (603) 837-8778 www.oldmillstudio.org Featuring original art & contemporary crafts of northern NH & VT artists, and classes to capture the creative spirit in each of us. Variety of offerings, including music, drawing & painting, basketry, pottery & polymer clay jewelry, chair caning, fiber arts & knitting. Visit website for complete listing of classes and workshops. Holiday Happenings at The Mount Washington Hotel Various dates & times The Mount Washington Hotel Bretton Woods (877) 873-0626 www.mtwashington.com December 15, 16, 22, 23 & 24, various times - Blue Silk Ensemble - Holiday Sounds of the South Church Hand Bell Ringers. Saturdays, December 16, 23 & 30, 3-4pm - Attend a watercolor class with artist Sal Contreras. Please reserve your space for these hour-long classes in advance with the Concierge Desk. Applicable Fees: $25 per person. Sunday, December 17, 1pm - Giving Tree Closing Ceremony featuring Tim Janis in Concert For more information about how to make a donation to the Giving Tree, please contact Giving Tree Committee Chairperson Sue McQueeney at (603) 278-2250. Sunday, December 17 and Monday, December 18, 9pm – Victorian Magic Lantern Shows featuring Charles Dickens Monday, December 18, 10am-12noon - Polymer Clay Pendant Workshop: Create your own hand-modeled/texturized pendant with beads. Class has a minimum of 4, maximum of 8. $12 per person. Tuesday, December 19, 10am-12noon - Silk Painted Hanky Workshop: Design your own resist lined silk hanky, then fill with bright colors. Class has a minimum of 5, maximum of 8. $20 per person. Wednesday, December 20, 10am-12noon - Penny Rug/Folk Art Sewn Ornament Workshop: Create your own folk ornament with embroidered embellishments. Class has a minimum of 4, maximum of 8. $12 per person. Thursday, December 21, 12noon-1pm - Wool Fleece Angel Workshop: Snow angel made of natural wool fleece, a golden halo and gossamer wings. Class has a minimum of 5, maximum of 12. $15 per person. Friday, December 22, 10am-12noon - Foam Stamped Notecards Workshop: Design and print four note cards with the building of simple foam shapes. Class has a minimum of 5, maximum of 12. $15 per person. These workshops, presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance, are suitable for adults, teens, or a child with parent. Thursday, December 21, 9-10pm Canvassing The White Mountains - Paintings from 1834-1934: Why did landscape painters flock to the White Mountains from 1834-1934? To find out, join Sam Robbins, art historian, for a slide show on the history of landscape paintings in the White Mountains during this period. And be sure to visit "The White Mountains of New Hampshire" exhibit, satellite exhibit of the Museum of New Hampshire History's "Consuming Views: Art & Tourism in the White Mountains, 1850-1900." Christmas Time Holiday Shows at Santa's
Village
Saturdays & Sundays, December 16, 17 & 23, 11am-7pm Santa's Village Jefferson (603) 586-4445 www.santasvillage.com Holiday lights, rides and a special holiday show in the Polar Players Theater, then visit Santa with his elves and reindeer in tow. William Rugh Gallery Exhibit
Call for times to visit Evergreen Drive, off Route 2 East, Lancaster, (603) 788-4889 www.rughgalleries.com William Rugh Gallery Representing fine artists Ed Widmayer (original oils), Fletcher Manley (photography), Philip Jacobs (hand-blown glass) and Steve DeTurk (digitally-manipulated photographs). |
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North Country Community Chorus Concert
Series
Wednesday, December 13, 7pm; Friday December 15, 7pm; and Sunday, December 17, 2pm St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028 www.stkieranarts.org The 90-member North Country Community Chorus, directed by Randall Labnon, presents a series of three Christmas Concerts. From traditional Christmas carols to international music and special selections, the Community Chorus will fill the halls with a diverse and dynamic holiday mix. In the spirit of giving and sharing, admission is by donation to benefit the Salvation Army and St. Kieran Arts Center programs. Northern Forest Heritage Park Artisans Gift
Shop
961 Main Street, Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-7202 www.northernforestheritage.org Shop for holiday gifts from 9am to 3pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday. After Thanksgiving, the shop will also be open Thursdays from 11:30am to 7:30pm. Berlin & Coos County Historical Society
Museum
Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment) Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center 119 High Street, Berlin (603) 752-4590 or (603) 752-7337 www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/moffett.php The Moffett House Museum serves as a nostalgic setting for exhibits on Berlin's rich history, encompassing its cultural, ethnic and industrial legacies. Reading Room is available for perusing through high-school yearbooks or doing research in the many "Brown Bulletins," City Reports, Antique Ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available. bcchs@hotmail.com Berlin Public Library Children's Story Hour
Thursday mornings, 10-11am Berlin Public Library 270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210 Children's Story Hour. Meet, greet & handout charts. Contact inez@ncia |
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Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Various dates & times Conway Public Library Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552 www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm Wednesday, December 13, 7:30pm - Mountain Top Music Center’s community orchestra performs a Christmas concert in partnership with the Friends of the Conway Library. Three sessions each of Seasonal stories, songs and fingerplays. Thursdays, December 14 & 21 - For 3 & 4 year olds. Forty-five minutes of holiday fun. Tuesday, December 19 - For 2 year olds. Half an hour of age-appropriate holiday fun. No registration necessary. Guests & older siblings welcome. Wednesday, December 20 - For babies less than 2 years old. Twenty minutes of seasonal songs & rhymes followed by free play period. Monday, December 18, 10:15am - The Morning Book Group meets to discuss "Welcome Home, Jellybean" by Marlene Fanta Shyer. Join this lively group for coffee and conversation. Wednesday, December 20, 6:30pm - Potluck Singers Holiday Program - The public is welcome to this free holiday concert and sing along – a medley of poetry, carols and seasonal music for school age and up. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, December 21, 6:30pm - “Solstice Stories: Tales to Shorten the Longest Night” with members of the Mt. Storytellers Guild. Come enjoy a variety of legends and tales celebrating the season – some older than Christmas itself! Refreshments served. Free and recommended for age 6 to adult. The Mountain Storytellers Guild is open to all comers, including those looking for performers, as well as those who enjoy performing. Meets 3rd Thursday of each month. Regular library hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm Holiday Art Show & Sale
Friday-Sunday, through December 24, then daily December 26-30, 11am-6pm Settlers' Green Outlet Village Route 16, North Conway (603) 356-2787 www.settlersgreen.com Mt Washington Valley Arts Association presents a fine arts show featuring over 100 pieces of art. Paintings in all mediums, photography, unframed prints and 3-dimensional art. Cook Memorial Library Events
Ongoing, Hours listed below Cook Memorial Library 93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510 http://tamworth.lib.nh.us/Information_nbsp_and.5.0.h tml The artists for December are Julie Butler and Jean Donahue, both of Madison. Both are members of the MWV Arts Association, and are displaying watercolors & oils. The January and February Artists of the month will be Brett School students. Wednesday, December 13, 6pm - Annual Holiday Open House with musical entertainment and a light dinner First three Tuesdays of each month - Children's Storytime - Stories and Songs for toddlers at 10:30am and Stories and Songs for 3-5 year olds at 1pm. Library Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm History Room: Tuesdays, 2-5pm Mountain Top Music Winter Performances,
Classes & Lessons
Ongoing Various locations in Bartlett, North Conway & Conway (603) 356-5995 www.mountaintopmusic.org The Center's winter semester offers group classes and private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, cello, violin, viola, flute and drums. Spring semester begins on January 8 and registration is underway now. Visit website for complete listings and details. Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm - The Old Time String Band class meets in Tamworth at the UUFES. $15 per week. Beginners are welcome. Please call for more information. Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm - The Mountain Top Music Center Community Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles meet at Kennett High School. This group is free and open to anyone who can play an instrument and read music notation. Please call for more information or to sign up. Thursday, December 14 - Children's music programs. All classes take place in the Church of the Nativity in North Conway. Music for Babies, a free program, runs from 9:30-10am. The Toddlers class runs from 10:15-11am and costs $7 The Preschool Music class is from 11-11:45am and costs $8 Call for more information or to register. Thursday, December 14 - Student recital at the Merriman House Sunday, December 17, 3pm - Student recital at Salyards Center for the Arts Tuesday, December 19, 7:30pm - Student recital at Runnells Hall in Chocorua Tuesday, December 19, 6pm - Student recital at the Sunbridge Rehabilitation Center Friday, December 22, 7:30pm - Mountain Top Music Center presents Christmas in Tamworth, featuring the MTMC Community Orchestra, led by Chris Nourse. This holiday concert takes place at the Tamworth Congregational Church. White Birch Mystery Book Club hosts Mystery
Authors
Thursday, December 14, 7pm White Birch Books 2568 Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200 www.whitebirchbooks.com The White Birch Books Mystery Book Club will discuss a Murder, She Wrote, A Little Yuletide Murder by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain. Jessica Fletcher unwraps a deadly puzzle when she sets out to discover who killed “Santa Claus” – a.k.a. her neighbor Rory Brent, who played St. Nick at the town’s yearly Christmas Eve celebration. The event is free and the public is invited to attend, whether or not they have read the book. Advice To The Players presents Gilbert &
Sullivan's HMS Pinafore
December 14-17, 7pm (Sunday at 2pm) The Barnstormers Theatre Tamworth (603) 677-2739 Advice To The Players presents Gilbert & Sullivan's comically musical "HMS Pinafore, or The Lass That Loved A Sailor" - an antic tale of impossible love, mistaken identity, long-held secrets and the comic possibilities inherent in rank, social status, romance and self-importance on board a British ship in the 1890s. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students, available at The Other Store Tamworth, The Sandwich General Store or at the door. attp@cyberpine.net North Conway Library Events & Programs
Ongoing North Conway Public Library 2719 Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961 www.northconwaylibrary.com/events.html Friday, December 15, 2-5pm - Holiday Open House - Enjoy a cup of eggnog and a sweet to celebrate the holiday season. In addition, the Polaris String Trio will provide musical entertainment. Library hours: Monday & Tuesday 12-5, Wednesday & Thursday 12-6, Friday 12-5 2nd Annual Legend of the Candy Cane
Friday & Saturday, December 15 & 16, 7pm Echo Building Route 16, Conway (603) 447-6686 Ever wonder what candy canes & Christmas have in common? Come find out with a family evening of dramatic storytelling, puppet shows, Christmas carols, candy cane crafts and refreshments. Free for the whole family. Contra Dance
Friday, December 15, 7:30-10:30pm (first and third Fridays of each month) Runnells Hall Chocorua (603) 356-5995 www.mountaintopmusic.org Dance featuring Don Primrose as caller. The Davis Hill Duo provides the music and sit-in musicians are welcome. The cost is $6 per person and $3 for children under 12. Please call Mountain Top Music for additional more information. Remick Museum hosts Hearthside Dinner
Saturday, December 16, 5-7pm Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117 www.remickmuseum.org Experience the warmth and charm of an early 19th century Hearthside Dinner. Costumed interpreters assist participants in preparing a nourishing meal on the hearth using historic recipes and ingredients preserved fresh from the harvest. Intimate gathering of 8 participants. Pre-registration is required. Fee is $25 per person. Museum Admission: Free. Open year-round: Monday- Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays Appalachian Mountain Club Evening
Programs
Various evenings, 8pm Appalachian Mountain Club Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 www.outdoors.org Saturday, December 16 - A Backcountry Skiing Retrospective Slideshow Sunday, December 24 - Revenge of the Telemarkers Monday, December 25 - Schlitz on Mount Washington - A 1935 classic ski comedy Tuesday, December 26 - Avalanche! Documentary by NOVA Friday, December 29 - Daily Life in Nepal - What the Trekking Brochures Omit. Saturday, December 30 - Zermatt Switzerland Monday, December 31 - Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth Barnstormers Theatre Christmas Play - Inspecting
Carol
December 21-31, 7pm (matinees on 22nd & 23rd at 2pm) Barnstormers Theatre Tamworth (603) 323-8500 www.barnstormerstheatre.org Inspecting Carol tells the tale of a small, struggling theatre company that's mounting its annual production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol. After a less than stellar rehearsal period, the theatre manager discovers that low-ticket sales have left them on the verge of bankruptcy. To add fuel to the very bleak fire, the National Endowment for the Arts is considering pulling it's funding from the company and plans to send a representative to investigate. Tickets are $15-$20 Stone Mountain Arts Center Presents...
Saturday, December 23, 5pm Stone Mountain Arts Center See website for specific directions Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523 www.stonemountainartscenter.com Stone Mountain will open its doors for a festive night of Christmas fun for the whole family. Santa Claus will be here from 5 to 7pm. And yes, there will be elves! At 7pm there will be a reading of the Night Before Christmas and, if we're lucky, Carol and the "Swells" will give you a couple of tunes, before turning it over to DJ Jazzy Jeff who will spin some rockin' Christmas tunes. Genealogy Workshop
Monday, January 1, 1-3pm (first Monday each month) Wednesday, January 3, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm (first Wednesday each month) Remick Country Doctor Museum Farm, Captain Enoch Remick House 26 Great Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-8002 www.remickmuseum.org This program will teach participants how to use popular research tools such as town vital records, genealogy books and the internet. It will also give instruction in the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. Class size is limited to 6 researchers. An initial registration fee of $10 provides a starter packet with forms and charts. Individual classes are $6. Museum Admission: Free. Open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays Jackson Historical Society Museum & Art
Gallery
Fridays & Saturdays, 12noon-5pm Route 16/16A, Jackson (603) 383-4060 www.jacksonnhhistory.org Museum of 19th Century White Mt art paintings, interesting artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and antique map collection depicting the life of Jackson residents and visitors. View an amazing 4 1/2 foot wide panorama photograph of Jackson. Free and open to the public. Bartlett Historical Society Celebrates Inaugural
Season
Saturdays, 12noon-2pm Bartlett Historical Society Route 16, Glen (603) 383-4110 www.bartletthistory.org Bartlett Historical Society celebrates the museum's inaugural season, just north of Heritage-NH in Glen. Through the generosity of Stoney Morrell, the Society now has a home in the little chalet on the hill. Visit an evolving historical display relating to the villages and communities of Bartlett. "Creative Fridays" Pottery & Crafts at The
Artery
Fridays, 3:30-6pm The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio Timberland Plaza, Route 16, North Conway (603) 356-7725 www.arteryinc.com Children can create ceramics, beads, glass and scrap booking. Cost is $5 for studio time and cost of materials, and if doing ceramics, $2 for firing. Call ahead to reserve a spot, or just drop by after school. |
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The Gallery at WREN offers Art Classes &
Workshops
Daily, 10am-5pm The Gallery at WREN 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603)869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Wednesday, December 13 - Free Demo Class of Hatchling Music Together. Member Jessie Griffiths has started a new venture, Hatchling Music Together. Her Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement. She'll help you provide your child with the basic musical skills needed to enjoy school and social musical activities, and to study an instrument should he or she choose to do so. Just call Jessie at (603) 444-9873 or visit their website www.hatchlingmusictogether.com. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events,
Storytime & Writer
Ongoing St. Johnsbury Athenaeum 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-8291 www.stjathenaeum.org The Museum's exhibits and extensive Art Gallery, consisting of primarily American and European artists from the late eighteenth century to the middle nineteenth century, are open to the public. Wednesday, December 13, 7pm - Galway Kinnell Poetry Reading - The Sheffield poet Galway Kinnell will give a half-hour reading of poems from his new book, "Strong Is Your Hold." After the reading he will take questions and sign books. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and all are welcome. Books will be available to purchase. Story Time- Every Monday at 10:30am in the Children's Library. All ages are welcome. Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group - 1st and 3rd Monday from 6-8pm. Veteran and new writers invited. Contact Bill and Sharon Biddle at 633-2617 or Jenny & John MacKenzie at 592-3138. Wednesday, January 3, 7pm - Witnesses At The Gate. Author Marjorie Ryerson shares profoundly compelling stories of witnesses present through the final days and then through the moment of death of a beloved. Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10am-8pm; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am-5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-4pm. Open Mic Night at The Dutch Treat
Thursdays, December 14, 21 & 28, 9pm The Dutch Treat Bar and Grill Main Street, Franconia Open Mic every Thursday night. Plus, live band music every Saturday night. The ARTS Gallery Exhibits & Events
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am-4pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-4pm 28 Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 www.lisbonartsgallery.com Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. Friday, December 15, 6:30-8:30 pm - Open House Reception for "All Dimensions," featuring the artwork of Kent Ignacio of Sleeping Sun Studio in Piermont, NH which is on exhibit during the month of December. Adult and student classes in watercolor painting and drawing during the month of January. A total of five 3-hour classes will be held on Saturdays and/or Sundays; time to be scheduled. Open to people of all abilities, the classes will be kept small to ensure each student has the opportunity for one-on-one instruction. Call to register. The Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council is offering scholarships for these art classes to students in grades 7-12. Please pick up an application for scholarship at The ARTS Gallery or visit our website. Franconia Heritage Museum Events &
Exhibits
Thursdays & Saturdays, 1-4pm (and by special request) Franconia Heritage Museum 553 Main Street, Franconia (603) 823-5000 www.franconiaheritage.org The non-profit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. Work continues on a scale model of the Brooks and Whitney Bobbin Mill. Saturday, December 16, 2-4pm - A traditional Christmas open house gathering. Have a picture taken with Santa in an old-fashioned sleigh, carol singing accompanied by trumpet and piano. Bring an ornament, perhaps hand-made, to put on the museum’s freshly cut balsam tree. Enjoy the custom of opening a Christmas cracker, tasting some flaming plum pudding with rum hard sauce and mulled cider or perhaps crunching on some traditional seasonal cookies and punch. You may also do some Christmas shopping at the museum gift shop. The shop sells items created by local artists as well as local historical books and articles. Admission is free. Rocks Estate Programs & Events
Open daily, year-round The Rocks Estate Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 www.therocks.org Owned by The Society for Protection of New Hampshire Forests, The Rocks is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wildlife, history & garden tours. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing & snowshoe trails. Harvest your own Christmas tree through December 24. Fairbanks Museum Exhibits and
Presentations
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 1-5pm Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2372 www.fairbanksmuseum.org Sunday, December 31 - 14th Annual First Night, including late night planetarium shows. www.firstnightstj.com/schedule.php Ongoing Exhibit - Cold Harvest: Ice Cutting in the Kingdom. Photographs of the Newport Ice Company, showing the tools and process of this labor-intensive work are on view in the Museum's upper gallery. Admission: $5 Ammonoosuc Artists Gallery &
North-of-the-Notch
Studio
Daily, 10am-4pm, Saturdays until 5pm In the Tannery Marketplace 111 Saranac Street, Littleton (603) 444-6266 www.ammonoosucartists.com The Ammonoosuc Artists Gallery features work of about a dozen northern New Hampshire and Vermont artists and artisans. Featured art includes watercolor & oil paintings, photographs and hand-crafted wood furniture, toys & gifts. The North-of-the-Notch Studio features paintings, prints and extreme close-up photographs (“Abstractions from Nature”) created by retired Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland. Neskaya - World Dance / Sacred Circle
Dance
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm; Sundays, 6-8pm Neskaya Movement Arts Center 1643 Profile Road, Route 18, Franconia (603) 823-5828 www.neskaya.com Dances from around the world, done as celebration, prayer and meditation. All dances are taught, no partner needed. Donation: $0-$10 Call for Yoga, Tai Chi schedule. Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
Thursday-Saturday, 12noon-5pm or by appointment Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum at the Visitors Center, Main Street, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957 www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/heritagesociety.html Memorabilia from Bethlehem's two Donald Ross-designed golf courses are on display, in addition to historical artifacts from the town's fire and police departments, Stonecrest Colony, The National Hay Fever Relief Association, Chase Tennis Camps, as well as many other items of local interest. The Influence of the North East on American
Skiing
Daily, 10am-5pm, December 1-March 31 New England Ski Museum, Next to Cannon Mountain Tramway Exit 34B off I93, Franconia (603) 823-7177 www.skimuseum.org Eastern Inspirations - The Influence of the North East on American Skiing. This exhibit at the New England Ski Museum will focus on northeastern organizations and people who spread aspects of alpine skiing across the United States and the story of their nationwide influence on the sport of skiing. The exhibit details the parts played by such groups as the Lake Placid Club, the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Dartmouth Outing Club and the Amateur Ski Club of New York. Free admission. |
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Carols on the Common
Thursday, December 14, 7pm Town Common Woodstock The Town of Woodstock presents the 2nd Annual Carols on the Common with the Lin-Wood High School Chorus in remembrance of Everett Howland, former Selectman. Free hot chocolate and coffee courtesy of the Woodstock Ladies Auxiliary. Everyone is invited to attend and sing along! Curious George Cottage Activities
Schedule
Saturdays 5 Noon Peak Road, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308 www.curiousgeorgecottage.org The Curious George Cottage is the former summer home of Margret and Hans Rey, creators of the curious George books. 9-10am - Chalk Talk - interactive drawing sessions 10am-mid afternoon - "Finding Lost Waterville” half-day hikes. Each hike will include some natural or historical feature. 4:30pm - Literary Discussion Group December 16 - “In the Gloaming,” a short story by Alice Elliot Dark. December 23 - “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” a short story by Dylan Thomas. December 30 - “The Capital of the World,” a short story by Ernest Hemingway. Most Saturdays, 8:30-10pm - Astronomy Night Storytime & Programs at the Lincoln Public
Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm Lincoln Public Library 22 Church Street, (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/ Wednesday, December 20, 6pm - Back by popular demand, the Friends of Lincoln Library will host the 3rd Polar Express Pajama party. Come in your favorite PJ's and hear the Polar express story, drink hot chocolate, do a holiday craft. Tuesdays, 10:30am - Storytime for Preschoolers includes stories, craft and a light snack. If a parent would like to be a guest reader please volunteer at the circulation desk. Mo The Clown Balloon Twisting
Performance
Wednesdays, 5-8pm Elvio's Pizzeria & Restaurant Lincoln Square Outlet Mall Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8817 www.MoTheClown.com Balloon twister Mo The Clown performs, out of makeup, every Wednesday, year round. Live Entertainment at Woodstock
Station
Sundays, 11am-1:30pm & Thursday-Sunday, 9pm Woodstock Station & Inn Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Sunday Brunch Entertainment in the Woodstock Inn, 11am-1:30pm. Live Entertainment in the Woodstock Station, Thursday-Sunday, 9pm. |
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Alumni Hall Unveils Restored 1890 Painted
Theatre
Curtain
Friday, December 15, 7pm Alumni Hall Cultural Center 75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500 www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumnicomingeven.html The Haverhill Historical Society and Haverhill Heritage, Inc. invite the public to the unveiling of the newly-restored, original 1890 Woodsville Opera House painted theatre curtain in its new home at Alumni Hall. Following the unveiling of the restored curtain, friends of the Historical Society will offer a complimentary dessert buffet, and Woodsville's own Angels Among Us will present a program of musical numbers. Admission is free to all. Middle Earth Music Hall Winter Schedule
Ongoing Programs - See website for specifics Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748 www.memh.com Thursday, December 14 - Open Mic Friday, December 15 - Dave Mallett Saturday, December 16 - The Screwtops Thursday, December 21 - Social Club Orchestra Thursday, December 28 - Open Mic Sunday, December 31 - New Years Eve with The Deltabilly Boys Arts for Youth at Alumni Hall
January 12 & 19 (deadlines - see below) Alumni Hall Cultural Center 75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500 www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumnicomingeven.html Alumni Hall's Arts for Youth at Alumni Hall program (AYAH) is scheduled to begin next February. Two workshops - African Drumming & Dance and Introduction to Filmmaking – will be open to students and youth in the region from 12-18 years of age. Depending on the workshop, participants will study music, drumming, film-making, drawing, writing, costume-making under the tutelage of 2 professional artists, and participate in a public perform¬ance and film-showing to display their accomplishments in these classes. Enrollment Applications must be received by Alumni Hall by January 19, 2007. Tuition for each workshop is $50 A limited number of scholarships are available. If a youth has funding needs, he or she should notify Alumni Hall as soon as possible, and no later than January 12. Interested students should contact their teachers or guidance counselors for more information and registration forms. Youth not in school may contact Alumni Hall directly. |
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Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners
Thursdays, 6:30pm Corner House Inn Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com The Storytelling Dinner program begins at 6:30pm, and the storytelling entertainment commences after dessert and coffee are served. Storytelling dinners are $16.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and consist of salad, entrée, glass of wine, dessert and coffee. Call or email for reservations. December 14 - Sid Lovett, Holderness NH - Frequently educational and humorous, and always entertaining, his stories are sure to create a memorable storytelling experience. December 21 - Tom McCabe, Northampton, MA - Tom holds a unique distinction, he is the first storyteller ever to be invited to perform at The White House. December 28 - Joanne Piazzi, Rochester NH Silver Center for the Arts Concerts and
events
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869 www.plymouth.edu/main/artsevents.html Through December 15 The Identity of Politics Installation Exhibition at Collins Gallery, Draper & Maynard Building 2nd floor Wednesday, December 13, 7pm - Percussion Ensemble will present the final student concert of the semester. Free. Friday, December 15, 12noon–4pm - Annual Ceramics & Pottery Sale at Draper & Maynard Building, Room 109. Pottery made by students and instructors will be available in a wide range of selections and prices. Fifty percent of proceeds from the sale go to the Ceramics Scholarship Fund. Sunday, December 17, 3pm - Pemi Pemigewasset Choral Society Presents "Dona Nobis Pacem." This is the traditional holiday concert presented by the renowned 125-voice community chorus. Free, ticket required; donations accepted at the door. Karl Drerup Art Gallery Exhibits & Events
Monday-Saturday, 12noon-5pm Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts 17 High Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2614 www.plymouth.edu/gallery/ A vibrant center of art, visual culture and new media. Exhibitions range from traditional shows to contemporary trends. Through December 16 - Susan Smith: The Comerford Project is an exhibition at Karl Drerup Art Gallery of drawings, video and audio documentation and a video installation that discusses the impact of the Comerford Dam in northern Vermont and New Hampshire. The exhibition considers the problems of water quality, wildlife habitat and water management. Through December 16 - Lamson Library, on Highland Street, will present a series of 10 engravings by San Francisco painter and printmaker, Art Hazelwood, collectively entitled Hubris Corpulentus. Hazelwood created the pieces as a way to help him process his anger and frustration with the U.S. military incursion into Iraq. Songs of the Season Friday, December 15, 7pm William Tell Restaurant, Campton www.friends-of-the-arts.org Join Friends of the Arts for singing and holiday cheer with singer Natalie Shaw and Rob St. Cyr on the piano. $40.00 per guest. Appetizers, Buffet Dinner & Music. Tickets available by calling Friends of the Arts at 536-1182 or the William Tell. Crafty Kids Holiday Open House at
Coppertoppe
Saturday, December 16, 12noon-5pm Coppertoppe Lodge & Retreat Center 8 Range Road, Hebron (603) 744-3636 or (866) 846-3636 www.coppertoppe.com This special event will be an opportunity for children to make holiday cards, crafty gifts and decorated cookies. Scrap-booking, stamping, stickers and photography will be incorporated. Participants must be potty-trained, verbal and able to handle scissors and glue. Healthy snacks will be provided. $10 material charge. Adults and teens are welcome to stay, if they play well with others and follow directions. Limited to 10 children at a time, first-come-first-served. Call or email to reserve a place. Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits &
Featured Artists
Open daily 10am-6pm Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center Campton Falls Marketplace Routes 49 and 175, Campton (603) 726-7101 www.artisticroots.com Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. Numerous classes available, check website for details. December features a Holiday Gift Room. Robbin Keith Adams is the featured artist for the month of December. Her work includes both drawing and hand-pulled monoprints, using a foam plate printing technique. She works mostly on paper, but also makes cards, t-shirts, and other fun items. Knitting Circle every other Sunday, 4:30-6pm. Join us for a knitting and crocheting circle at Artistic Roots. Bring your current project to work on. Free. 8-week Intro to Sewing starts January 4. "Night of Celebration" featuring Authentic African
Music
Thursday, December 21, 6:30pm Campton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Main Street, Campton (603) 726-4985 or (603) 726-4662 www.watermelonseedspreschool.org The Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire and the Watermelon Seeds Preschool are pleased to announce a "Night of Celebration" featuring Authentic African Music at the Campton Baptist Church fellowship hall. Children of the school are celebrating the completion of study of the country of Kenya. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children. Adults who home-school their children are offered a discount. Annual Winter Solstice Circle Dance
Friday, December 22, 7-9pm Star King U.U. Hall Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth (603) 726-3707 or (603) 764-9333 Sweets shared. Suggested white attire. Surroundings Art Gallery - New England
Art
Monday-Saturday, 10am-7pm, Sunday, 12noon-5pm Surroundings Art Gallery 12 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888 www.surroundingsart.com The Gallery specializes in original fine art in a variety of mediums (oil, water color, pastels, acrylics, sculptures, etc). You will also find folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects. Corner House Inn - Live Music in the PUB
Ongoing - Friday evenings Corner House Inn, Junction Routes 109 & 113, 22 Main Street Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com December 15 - Jill Lisa Young Band - Lively vocals, Rock ‘n Roll trio December 22 - Tom Fleischmann - Sandwich musician blends blues, rock & folk December 29 - Jim Tyrrell - White Mountain Singer/Guitarist |
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