ArtsNorth Calendar
Winter - Issue 30
January 25-February 14, 2007
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Conferences

These statewide and regional conferences offer great opportunities for teachers, students, nonprofit leaders and the general public.

Integrated Arts Conference January 27: The 12th Annual PSU College of Graduate Studies' Integrated Arts Conference will be held this Saturday at Silver Center, Plymouth State University, exploring themes and ideas found in Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Workshops focus on literature, visual arts, theater, puppetry and arts integration. The conference includes a performance by TIGER Theatre; participants will also get tickets to this year's Educational Theatre Collaborative performance. A conference brochure can be downloaded at our website, www.aannh.org.

NH Young Writers’ Conference: Aspiring high school student-writers and their teachers are invited to attend the Young Writers’ Conference at New England College in Henniker on Saturday, April 14, from 8:30am to 5pm. Keynote will be Fritz Weatherbee. Intensive workshops, covering poetry, fiction and sci-fi/fantasy, will feature small participant groups working closely with a published author. Participants will enjoy impromptu discussions with colleagues and workshop leaders, open mic readings, and readings by nationally recognized authors. Early registration fee is $40 (postmark by February 3). Registration between February 4 and March 9 is $50. For details, contact Scott Hutchison at (603) 524-8654, Kate Donahue at (603) 536-9539, or visit www.nec.edu.

Promise of Place Conference: Join colleagues from New England and beyond March 15-17 in Fairlee, Vermont, to celebrate the power of place-based education. Nonformal and formal educators, program managers, school administrators, historical society members, land managers, and community members from the New England region are invited. Early bird registration deadline is February 13, and regular registration deadline is February 26. More details on registration are available at www.Promiseofplace.org.

Shifting Ground: Religion & Civic Life in America, March 23-24: Registration is open for the NH Humanities Council’s national conference launching a two-year exploration of the changing role of religion in American public life. The conference begins Friday at 6pm with dinner and a conversation on “What Does it Mean to be a Citizen and a Person of Faith in America Today?” and continues on Saturday with a day of workshops examining the intersections of religion and American civic life. Visit www.nhhc.org for details.

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Accordion Virtuoso in Lincoln February 6
Accordion maestro Gary Sredzienski performs "Music from America's Past" for the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Lincoln Library on Tuesday, February 6, 7pm at the Lincoln Town Hall (snow date February 7). Thanks to Gary’s early training with vaudeville performers, he has an amazing repertoire of songs from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, as well as more contemporary tunes and music from around the world. The program, presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance's Community Concerts series, is free and open to all.

February 12 Conversation with Deborah Schachter on
"Growing Giving & Getting the Message Out"

What are the current trends in giving in New Hampshire? What do we really know about why people give? How can the cultural sector in northern New Hampshire make its message clear to potential donors and funders? These questions will be addressed in "Growing Giving & Getting the Message Out," an informal conversation with Deborah Schachter of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, on February 12 from 10am to 12noon at the Rocks Estate, Route 302, Bethlehem.

Over the past six years Schachter has studied giving and volunteering in the Granite State and become a frequent resource and speaker on this topic. Goal of the meeting is to provide North Country cultural organizations with current giving research, and a chance to exchange information and ideas about successful practices in the fundraising field. Staff, board, development officers and development committee members of arts, culture and heritage organizations throughout the North Country are invited to attend the gathering, presented by the Arts Alliance in partnership with CONFR (Continuing Education in Fund Raising) www.confr.org and the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits www.nhnonprofits.org whose executive directors will attend and participate. RSVPs requested; email [email protected] or call us at (603) 323-7302. Snow date is February 16.

We’ll be hosting gatherings, workshops and discussions like this one at least once a month. If you work as a staff or board member of a cultural organization, or are an arts businessperson or individual artist and you have ideas or needs you'd like to discuss, please let us know – we're happy to talk with you and to convene networking and informational meetings.

Seeking Art for Conference on Aging Program Brochure
North Country artists: Do you have a drawing or painting that might be suitable for the program cover of "Climb Every Mountain: Life Affirming Strategies," the 2007 New Hampshire Conference on Aging, which will be held in Bartlett this spring? We're working with the planning committee to identify a suitable work by a regional artist. Call us at (603) 323-7302 or email [email protected] if you have ideas or questions.

Partner with AANNH to Bring Programs to Your Community
AANNH’s 2007 programming for schools is well under way! An example: The Bath Village School is presenting alternatives to skiing for their students on six Thursday afternoons in January and February. So far, students have enjoyed working with clay with potter Kit Cornell, papermaking with Suzanne Tanner, and Irish music and dancing with Regina Delaney. Upcoming programs include puppetry with Andrew Periale, sculpture with Susan Gradual, and an exploration of Afghan Culture Trunks with Rachel Lehr. For more information on how your school or community can work with AANNH on programs like these – and how you can block-book with other sites to reduce costs, visit our website, www.aannh.org, download our 2006-2007 Programs for Schools and Communities brochure and our Artist Listing, or email us at [email protected].

Help wanted! AANNH Has Two AMERICORPS*VISTA Openings. Central to AANNH's mission is the idea of collaboration and volunteerism. In 2007 we will be focusing on a formal expansion of our volunteer base, making it possible to involve youth and adult community members in supporting and presenting our many programs, services and events. In order to accomplish this goal, AANNH is looking to fill two VISTA positions: Youth Arts Corps Coordinator and Community Arts Corps Coordinator. Visit our website at www.aannh.org for more details on these two great opportunities.

Early Tourism in the White Mountains: R. Stuart Wallace speaks on Sunday, January 28, at 2pm at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord. For directions, call 228-6688 or visit www.nhhistory.org. Admission for Society members is free; cost for non-members is $5 and includes complimentary same day admission to the Museum of New Hampshire History, located at 6 Eagle Square, where you can see "Consuming Views: Art and Tourism in the White Mountains, 1850-1900."

News for Nonprofits

"Capital Campaign Readiness" is the subject of a free "Coffee with CONFR" gathering Tuesday, January 30, from 8-9am at the Morrison Nursing Home, 6 Terrace Street, Whitefield. Fundraising colleagues are invited to share ideas, successes and strategies at the coffee, hosted by Roxie Severence, with an introduction by Rick Blain, CFRE. Pre-registration is required: call Roxie at (603) 837-2541 or Pam McDonald at (603) 724-6741 or email [email protected].

New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits News
NHCN is presenting two series of workshops beginning in February, one in the Lakes Region & one in the North Country:

Developing an Exceptional Board/Executive Team
Sessions: Thursdays, February 8, March 8, April 12 & May 3,
4-7pm, Church Landing, Inns at Mill Falls, Meredith. Members $25/session, Not-yet-members $50/session; discounts for multiple attendees from same organization.
Session 1: Creating a Board Culture of Learning and Active Engagement
Session 2: Successful Boards Supported with Great Governance
Session 3: Getting Comfortable with Your Role in the Fund Raising Process
Session 4: Staff and Board Transitions That Work

Leadership for a Sustainable Nonprofit
Sessions: Fridays, February 9, March 9 & April 13 from
9am-12noon at the Family Resource Center, Gorham. $35 for members, $70 not-yet-members.
Session 1: Creating a Board Culture That Excites and Inspires Members
Session 2: Getting Comfortable with Friend and Fund-Raising
Session 3: Leading the Way to Security
For details on these and many other programs, go to www.nhnonprofits.org.

NH Charitable Foundation News
The NH Charitable Foundation offers a series of grant information sessions:
Corporate Fund Pre-Proposal Briefing
Tuesday, January 23, 9-11am
PSNH, 780 North Commercial Street, Manchester
Neil & Louise Tillotson Fund
Wednesday, January 24, 9-11am
Cabot Motor Inn, Lancaster
North Country Community Impact & Express Grants
Monday, January 29, 9-11am
St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, Berlin
For details, visit www.nhcf.org.

NH State Council on the Arts News
Artist Entrepreneurial Workshops:
NHSCA is offering a series of free workshops for professional NH artists. Pre-registration is requested; call (603) 271-2789. Workshops take place from 3 to 5 pm at the NHSCA offices, 2� Beacon Street, Concord. Next workshop: February 27, Artist Grants and Services: What Do We Do? What Are You Missing? For additional details, go to: www.nh.gov/nharts.

FY 2008 State Arts Council grant information is also available at www.nh.gov/nharts. The Arts Alliance offers technical assistance to our members planning grant proposals.
And check the NHSCA web site for details about a job opening at the Council: qualified applicants are invited to apply for the position of Chief Grants Officer.

GNWCA presents "Just Jazz" Concert & Dessert
Friday, February 9, 6:30pm
Le Rendez-Vous Bakery
Colebrook (603) 246-8998
“Just Jazz” features jazz and blues selections performed by vocalist Jordan Phinney, pianist Sarah Counter and guitarist Eric Brinkerhoff. The ticket price of $12 includes choice of dessert and beverage. The dessert service will begin at 6:30pm, with the show to start at 7pm. For details, call or email [email protected]

Annual Colebrook Winter Carnival
Saturday, February 10, 9:30am-4pm
Colebrook Country Club
Route 26, Colebrook (603) 237-4801 (Contact Mary Jolles)
www.colebrook-kiwanis.org
9:30am - Bocce Tournament (Kiwanis, Key Club, Builders Club Divisions)
10am - Swimming Snow Sled Races (at the North Country Community Recreation Center Pool)
10:30am-3pm - Ice Carving Demonstration
11am-2pm - Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides
12noon-3pm - Dog Sled Rides
12:30pm - Snowshoe Relay Race
1pm - Bocce Tournament (Open Adult and Youth Divisions)
1pm - Cardboard Box Derby (children all ages, three divisions)
1:30pm - Cribbage Tournament
2pm - Canoe Race
5pm - Turkey Dinner $12 Adults, $6 Children 12 and under
6-7pm - Square Dance Demonstration
Sponsored by the Colebrook Kiwanis Club.

1st Annual North Country SnoFest
Saturday, January 27
Townwide, throughout Groveton
The gates at Riverside Speedway open at 6:30am for registration, with events running from 8am until 5pm. SnoCross Snowmobile Competition races start at 8am. “Reach for the Stars” SnoFest Parade is at 9am, starting at Emerson Outdoor Outfitters on Route 3N, ending at the bridge which crosses the Upper Ammonoosuc River. Adults and children are invited to participate in the “March of the Penguins” as part of the parade. Costumes will be judged on the Most Original, the Funniest and the Most Creative use of materials. Floats for the parade will also be judged, with cash prizes awarded.
Artist Showcase at St. Francis Hall from 10am to 4pm; Local artist and artistic entrepreneurs will display their work.
Free Wagon Rides pulled by ponies, 10am-2pm in downtown Groveton.
At Emerson Outdoor Outfitters, 10am: Snow Archery Contest & Horseshoe Competition
Sled dog demonstration at small ball field on State Street across from high school at 10am and 1:30pm; dog sled rides if there’s snow.
Games for Young Children posted at specific spots in town to be held at 11am and 2pm.
Snow/Ice Sculpture Contest in five towns judged on January 26 with awards at the closing banquet. Sculptures may be carved at your own home or place of business in Stratford, Groveton, Stark, Guildhall and/or Lancaster; theme is “Reach for the Stars.” Awards start at 5:30pm at Carter Hall on Church Street, with chicken pie dinner following at a cost of $7 per person.
For more information, email [email protected].

Snowmobile Ride-In Includes Comedy, Dance
Friday-Sunday, February 2, 3 & 4, various times
Cabot Motor Inn
Lancaster
www.nhsa.com/ridein.shtml
Numerous activities throughout the weekend, to benefit disabled children at the Easter Seals Camp Sno-Mo in Gilmanton. Check the website for full schedule of events. Highlights include:
Friday - Opening ceremonies with fireworks & Comedy Night with Frank Santos Jr. & Larry Myles
Saturday - Parade, Antique Snowmobile Display, Torchlight Parade & Bonfire, Dance with music by Thirsty Dawgs
Sunday - Awards and Closing Ceremonies

Reader’s Theatre Dramatic Readings
Wednesdays, February 7, 14 & 28, 7-8:30pm
Weeks Memorial Library
Lancaster (603) 788-3168
Reader’s Theatre invites the novice, the pro and the uninitiated to participate in dramatic theatre in an easy, unintimidating way. Get introduced to the dramatic process of page to stage as you read some of the finest plays in theatre history. Once a week for three weeks, the groups read scenes from a designated play. Rehearsals are short (1� to 2 hours), with no memorization required. On Friday of the fourth week, the groups perform a staged reading before an audience of friends, family and neighbors (March 2 is the first staged reading). The night ends with a talkback so that the cast and the audience can discuss the plays. Participation is flexible and you can participate in one or all of the series. This is a free program for adults (high school players considered at the Artistic Director’s discretion). If you're interested in directing, learning how to direct, or more information, call or email Artistic Director Ruby C. Berryman at [email protected].

Old Mill Studio Artisans Classroom: Winter Schedule
Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm (also "by chance")
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. Check website for complete listing of classes & workshops offered, which include watercolor painting, beginner & open pottery, chair caning, beginning & advanced basket, fiber arts for kids, teens & adults and violin & guitar lessons.
Fridays, January 26 & February 2, 1-3pm - ACRYLIC PAINTING
Intensive workshop focusing on texture, using mediums, masking additives, spattering and misting, wax resists and lifting. Afternoon exploration will be a landscape using new techniques. $60, bring your own materials (list available)
Fridays, February 2, 9 & 16, 10am-12noon; Sundays, February 4, 11 & 18, 11am-1pm - BEGINNER POTTERY - Handbuilding, introduction to wheel throwing and glazing. $35, clay, firing, glazes included/three sessions.
Wednesdays, February 7, 14 & 21, 3:30- 4:30pm - KIDS’ CLAY and KIDS CRAFTS
Kids have the option of getting messy with clay or cutting, folding, pasting and modeling to work with colors and textures. $20, includes materials/three sessions.
Registrants are asked to make a deposit two weeks prior to the first session so materials may be ordered. Classes will be canceled if less than four people are registered.

Scottish Country Dancing
Fridays, 7:30pm
Town Hall
Lancaster (802) 751-7671
www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html
Dances vary in pace from elegant and slow to aerobic flings. Bill Tobin teaches each dance and welcomes all. There is no lower or upper age limit and no partner required. Please bring water and soft-soled shoes. Free for seniors. Donations go towards hiring a band for a spring dance.

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).

St. Kieran Arts Talent Showcase, Harpsichord Concert
St. Kieran Center for the Arts
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028
www.stkieranarts.org
Throughout the year local, regional and internationally acclaimed artists fill the stage with a revolving repertoire of shows selected to celebrate the arts, creativity and our cultural heritage. 2007 Series membership season tickets are currently available.
Sunday, January 28, 2pm - North Country Talent Showcase
Over 50 performers from throughout the region bring their talents to the stage in this diverse showcase celebrating North Country artists. Singing, dancing, fiddling, jazz and “Anything Goes!”
Sunday, February 11, 2pm - R.P. Hale: Master Harpsichordist
Instrument maker and historian R.P. Hale will perform music spanning four centuries on harpsichord & hammered dulcimer. His performances are impeccable, informative, energetic & interactive.

Northern Forest Heritage Park Artisans Gift Shop
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-3:30pm
961 Main Street, Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-7202
www.northernforestheritage.org
The Gift Shop is open during the winter, with original arts, crafts and gifts.

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.
For details, contact [email protected]

Berlin Public Library Children's Story Hour
Thursday mornings, 10-11am
Berlin Public Library
270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210
For details, contact inez@ncia

White Birch Books Programs & Events
White Birch Books
2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200
www.whitebirchbooks.com
Thursday, January 25, 7pm - Thursday Night Book Club discusses "The Worst Hard Time" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Timothy Egan, the epic story of the disastrous dust storms of the Depression and their impact on the communities stricken with fear and choked by dust in the “dirty thirties.”
Tuesday, January 30, 6:30pm - Debut party for “Hide,” Lisa Gardner's newest mystery follow-up to “Alone,” with discussion and booksigning. Refreshments served.
Wednesday, February 7, 6:30pm - Visiting Author: Howard Mansfield
In “The Bones of The Earth,” Howard Mansfield explores the loss of cultural memory: on the land and time, on how to be a tourist of the near-at-hand, and on the forces that try to topple us.
All events are free and open to the public.

6th Annual New Hampshire Snow Sculpting Competition
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, January 26-28, 9am
Jackson Town Park
Jackson Village (603) 383-9356
www.jacksonnh.com/eventsframe.html
Competitive sculpting begins at 9am on Friday morning. Three-member teams of amateurs and professionals will sculpt columns of snow ten feet high and four feet in diameter. Teams will work until about 4:30pm on Friday and Saturday and many teams may work through Saturday night to be ready for judging Sunday morning. Judging will be based on creativity, technique and message. The public is invited to watch these works of art take shape and, upon completion, participate in choosing the “People’s Choice Award.” This event is sanctioned by the Association International de Sculpture sure Neige et Glace and WinterFun, Inc.

"Movin' On Fusion" – A Presentation of Student Artists
Saturday, January 27, 6pm & 8pm
Eastern Slope Playhouse
North Conway (603) 356-3422
AXIS Dance Company from the Jeanne Limmer Dance Center is featured in the 1st annual "Movin' On Fusion," a benefit for Kennett High School's Project Graduation 2007 and the senior class members who will be "Movin' On" this summer. Kennett student artists -- musicians, dancers, writers, and visual artists -- will share their talents. Plan to enter the Playhouse lobby and take the time to stroll and view the students’ art work before entering the theater. Tickets at the door and remember to dress warm as the theater can be chilly. Tickets are $5 for KHS students and $7 for all others. For details, contact [email protected]

White Mt Waldorf School presents No CHILDHOOD Left Behind
Saturday, January 27, 7pm
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-3168 or (603) 447-6991
www.wmws.org/upcomingevents.htm
An evening with Eugene Schwartz, author of "Millennial Child: Transforming Education in the Twenty-First Century." Schwartz, an international educational consultant, will explore an approach to schooling that allows children time and space to be children, while laying a foundation for healthy cognitive growth and intellectual curiosity.
Co-hosted with the Community School. Suggested donation $5

Remick Museum & Farm Hosts Hearthside Dinner, Winter Festival & Workshops
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117
www.remickmuseum.org
Saturday, January 27, 5-7pm - Hearthside Dinner
Experience the warmth and charm of an early 19th century 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.
Saturday, February 3, 10am–2pm - Winter Carnival & Ice Harvesting Festival
Try your hand at cutting blocks of ice from our pond, using the same techniques and tools as our New England ancestors. The Yankee Teamsters 4-H Working Steers Club will assist in loading the freshly cut blocks into our ice house, and the Chinook Dog Club of America will give dog sled rides to children, weather permitting. A snowball throwing contest and snowshoe obstacle course are all part of a day filled with winter fun on the farm!
Monday, February 5, 1-3pm & Wednesday, February 7, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm - Genealogy Workshops - This program teaches participants how to use popular research tools such as town vital records, genealogy books, and the internet. It also gives 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, first Monday & Wednesday each month.
Saturday, February 10, 10am-12pm - Pie Crust Workshop
Learn how to make an incredible pie crust using basic techniques and recipe. Whether you are a beginner or expert pie maker, this workshop will help eliminate the frustration and iron out the trouble spots. Designed for adult audiences, unless specified. Ages 16 and up welcome with adult supervision. Pre-paid registration is required and closes 2 days prior to the workshop date.
Open year-round. Museum admission is free.

Stone Mountain Arts Center Presents Christine Lavin, Kathy Mattea & More...
Stone Mountain Arts Center
See website for specific directions
Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523
www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Saturday, January 27, 8pm (doors open at 6pm) - Christine Lavin
Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter, Bitchin' Babe and baton twirler, alternating between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. $20
Friday, February 2, 8pm (doors open at 6pm) - Kathy Mattea
Rare opportunity to see Grammy Award winning country star and song stylist Kathy Mattea up close and personal in an intimate setting. $75
Sunday, February 4, 4pm (doors open at 3pm) - John Gorka
Acclaimed folk singer-songwriter John Gorka's solid reputation rests on the great warmth of his mellow baritone and acoustic guitar. $20
Wednesday, February 14, 8pm (doors open at 7pm) - Valentine's Dance with Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. Yes, Steve and the Boys are back by popular demand for a very special performance. Forget the fancy meal, candles, flowers ...dance the night away in a room full of Cajun love! $30

Appalachian Mountain Club Evening Programs
Various evenings, 8pm
Appalachian Mountain Club
Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727
www.outdoors.org
Saturday, January 27, 8-9pm - Antarctica
Antarctica is one of the world's 7 continents and unlike any of the others. Who owns it? Who governs it? Is it flat? How cold is it? Are there any cities there? Come join Jim Heins on a visit to the beautiful Antarctica's Northern Peninsula and South Georgia Island. Program is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, January 31, 6-9pm - International Dinner, Cuisine of Switzerland, followed by presentation: In the Years of the Mountains. Reservations are recommended for dinner; $16 for members, non-members $18, or you can come for just the presentation which follows dinner, for free. See website for details.

White Mountain Musical Arts Chamber Concert
Sunday, January 28, 2pm
First Church of Christ Congregational
North Conway (603) 356-5701 X350
www.mwvevents.com/WMMA.html
This concert features pianists Nancy Farris & Floyd Corson, playing works by Bach, Mozart, Schumann, a Tango by Stravinsky and a setting of the Carnival of the Animals (A Grand Zoological Fantasy) by Saint-Saens, with verses by Ogden Nash, narrated by James Deaderick.
Tickets are $20 for Conductor's Circle seats, $15 for Intermediate seating, and a $10 donation for General non-preferred seating. They will be available at the door or in advance at Eastern Slope Inn Resort, The Met Coffee House, Zeb's General Store and the Sound Resort. All proceeds will support WMMA as it continues to present both its Chamber Concerts series and the Annual Bach Festival.

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Freedom (603) 539-5176
www.freedompubliclibrary.org
Paula Kuehn is the Featured Artist for January & February.
Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour
Winter Film Series "Laugh, Laugh, Laugh" (admission is free, popcorn available):
Sunday, January 28, 4-5:30pm - Duck Soup (classic Marx Brothers comedy)
Sunday, February 11, 3-4:45pm - Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (the ultimate Black Comedy, featuring Peter Sellers)

Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Conway Public Library
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552
www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm
Oil painter Sean Kelley of Conway is the artist of the month for January.
Monday, January 29, 7pm - “Large, Lush, Low-maintenance Gardens” is the first in a series of four monthly gardening programs, designed to get you through winter and ready for action in spring. Free & open to all.
Monday, February 12, 6:30-8:30pm (second Monday of each month) - Tom Diegoli hosts an Open Mic featuring poetry, acoustic music and storytelling. Each month the program will include two featured performers, one musician and one poet, each performing two alternating 10 minute sets, then a 10-15 minute break, then Open Mic. There will be a sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Refreshments served.
Winter Story Time - Three sessions each of stories, songs and rhymes:
Tuesdays, 10:30am - For 2 year olds. "Wild & Woolly: Fun with Cowboys & Horses”
Wednesdays, 10:30am - For babies less than 2 years old. 20 minutes of age-appropriate books, songs & rhymes are followed by a free play period to meet new friends and arrange play dates
Thursdays, 10:30am - For 3 & 4 year olds. "Wild & Woolly: Fun with Cowboys & Horses”
No registration necessary. Guests & older siblings welcome.

Cook Memorial Library Events
93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510
http://tamworth.lib.nh.us/Information_nbsp_and.5.0.h tml
The January and February Artists of the month will be Brett School students.
Monday, January 29, 7pm - ACT Film Series: Ice Harvest
Wednesday, January 31, 10:30am - Speculative Fiction Book Discussion: NH Humanities Council program focusing on Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin
Saturday, February 3, 10am-2pm - Annual Cabin Fever Book Fair. Many different activities, including books at affordable prices, a bake sale, make-your-own cards or Valentine’s project, lunch from 11am-12:15pm and local musicians playing throughout the day. At 1pm S. Peter Lewis, author of "Treehouse Chronicles: One Man’s Dream of Life Aloft," will be speaking about his project.
Monday, February 5, 7pm - ACT Film Series: Layer Cake
Wednesday, February 7, 7pm - “Vietnam Revisited,” A Photographic Journey presented by Kate and Michael Cauble.
Monday, February 12, 7pm - ACT Film Series: Brick
Storytimes - On the first three Tuesdays of each month. Stories and Songs for toddlers at 10:30am and Stories and Songs for 3-5 year olds at 1pm.
Tuesdays, 2-5pm - History Room open

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 Mountain 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 panoramic photograph of Jackson. Free and open to the public.
Thursday February 1, 7:30pm - "The Friends of Russian Orphans Story - Building Civil Society in Post-Soviet Russia." Sam and Betsey Harding's story of creating a successful non-profit organization to help Russian orphans live healthy, fulfilling lives. At the Christmas Farm Inn Barn. Refreshments will be served.

North Conway Library Events & Programs
2719 Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961
www.northconwaylibrary.com/events.html
Friday, February 2, 10:30am - "Tender at the Bone" by Ruth Reichl, Editor-in-Chief of Gourmet magazine. The TGIF-book group meets the first Friday of each month and discusses both novels and popular nonfiction books with facilitator Jen Bella. Everybody is welcome.

Mountain Top Music Center Contra Dance
Friday, February 2, 7:30-10:30pm (first and third Fridays of each month)
Runnells Hall
Chocorua (603) 356-5995
www.mountaintopmusic.org
Live musicians and caller; sit-in musicians are welcome. All dances are taught. The cost is $6 per person and $3 for children under 12. Please call for more information.

Tin Mt Conservation Center Winter Photography Workshop
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
Saturday, February 3, 8am-3pm - Winter Photography
Accomplished local photographers Ed and Kathy Bergeron will use the lenses of both digital and 35mm SLR to explore the southern portion of the Mt. Washington Valley. Crystal Cascades, Heath Pond Bog and the Hoyt Nature Preserve are among the stops on this winter photography workshop that will help photographers of every level take better wintertime photographs. Includes a warm-up stop at the Eaton Village Store. Course tuition: $35 Members, $40 Nonmembers.

Arts Council of Tamworth Presents Amare Cantare & Tuckermans at 9
Saturday, February 10, 7:30pm
The Barnstormers Theatre
Tamworth (603) 323-8104
www.artstamworth.org
An evening of contemporary and classical a cappella music. Since the late 1970s, Amare Cantare (“to love to sing”) has performed masterworks and choral music from five centuries. Based in Durham, New Hampshire, the group’s members come from all over the Seacoast. Tuckermans at 9 "steals only the best" from Billy Joel, Boston, James Taylor, Three Dog Night, The Beatles, Steam, Linda Ronstadt, The Kingston Trio, George Michael, The Roches.
Tickets available at The Sound Resort in North Conway, The Other Store in Tamworth Village, Sandwich General Store, Chinook Caf� in Conway and Bayswater Books in Center Harbor. Tickets may also be purchased directly from the Arts Council.

Mountain Top Music Winter Performances, Classes & Lessons
Various locations in Bartlett, North Conway & Conway (603) 356-5995
www.mountaintopmusic.org
Mondays, 3:30pm - Young Musicians class. Designed for students from grades K-6 who like to sing, dance and play instruments while learning about music. The class meets at the Madison School and runs for 45 minutes. Cost is $162 for 18 weeks.
Mondays, 6:30-8pm - Beginning and Intermediate Chamber Ensemble meets at the Madison School. Coached by Chris Nourse, these ensembles are a chance for beginning instrumentalists to work together in small groups. Cost is $99 for 9 weeks.
Tuesdays, 4-4:45pm - Keyboard Kids class. Students ages 5-8 learn how to find their way around the keyboard, practice note reading and writing, and play fun songs in a group setting. The class meets every Tuesday at the Church of the Nativity. Cost is $162 for 18 weeks.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm - Adult Singers Class meets at the Church of the Nativity in North Conway. If you enjoy singing with the radio, come try singing in a group setting. $11 per week.
Wednesdays - Community Orchestra rehearsals at Kennett High School. Chamber ensembles meet from 6:30-7:30pm, and the orchestra rehearses from 7:30- 9pm. These groups are open to instrumentalists who can read music notation in sharp and flat keys. The session culminates in an April performance.
Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm - The Old Time String Band class meets in Tamworth at the UUFES. Beginners are welcome.
Wednesdays, 7-9pm - Steel Dreams, Mountain Top Music Center’s steel drum band, rehearses at Scenic Hill Flooring in Albany.
Thursdays - Music for Babies, a free program, runs from 9:30-10am. The Toddlers class runs from 10:15-11:00am and costs $7 Preschool class begins at 11:00am and costs $8 All classes at the Church of the Nativity in North Conway.
Thursdays, 4-5pm - Children’s Choir meets at the Church of the Nativity. Singing is a great way to develop a young person’s musical ear while promoting social interactions. The ensemble is open to students ages 8-14. The cost is $100 for the spring semester.
Private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, cello, violin, viola, flute and drums.

Bartlett Historical Society 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. Visit an evolving historical display relating to the villages and communities of Bartlett.

Jackson Public Library Programs & Events
125 Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-9731
www.jacksonvillage.net
Thursday, January 25, 6-8pm - Open House. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome.
Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Storytime - Exploring the Alphabet
The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
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.
Sundays, January 28, February 4 & February 11, 2-4pm - Knitting Workshop
Geared towards beginners as well as intermediates who would like to brush up on their knitting skills. After the 2-hour instruction period, class participants can stay for a knitting circle, where more questions can be answered about individual knitting projects. Open to people of all abilities.
Other classes that are being planned include drawing with colored pencils, paper-crafting, scrap-booking and fiber crafts. If you have a particular interest or would like to offer a class please contact the Gallery. Please call, email or visit the Gallery to register for workshops.

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, January 28, 2-4:30pm - Annual meeting with music by “Wing It,” a vocal ensemble that creates funny and satirical lyrics to familiar songs. Presentation and awards at North Congregational Church followed by a reception at the Museum. Everyone is welcome.
Ongoing Exhibits:
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.
Echoes of the Past - The Last of the Hill Farms. Richard Brown's intimate and detailed photographs reveal a connection between hill farms and the people who live and work on the land.
Admission: $5

WREN offers Art Classes & Workshops
Daily, 10am-5pm
The Gallery at WREN
2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603)869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
WREN (Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network) events include everything from networking events to specialized seminars with experts in the field. Check website for complete listing of workshops.
Wednesdays, January 31 and February 7, 6:30-8:30pm - Conceptual Art-Making
An art-making class based on conceptual thinking for experienced artists and beginners alike. Using mainly found objects and things; however, there are no limits on materials or mediums.

Medicine & the Future: Where are We Headed?
Monday, February 5, 5:30pm
Littleton Regional Hospital
Littleton (603) 444-9564
This is the fourth in a six-part book discussion series, "Literature and Medicine: Humanities at the Heart of Healthcare," led by Suzanne Brown of Dartmouth College. Preregistration is required. Contact: Linda Ford or Anne Conner.

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.
The Rocks presents Bretzfelder Evening Lectures Series at Bretzfelder Memorial Park, Bethlehem (all presentations are free of charge):
Wednesday, February 7, 7pm - Spring Wildflowers of Pine Knob Farm - This presentation will follow the emergence of the pink ladyslipper as a green point to full bloom and view many other spring wildflowers which bloom at the same time in the fields and woods of Bethlehem. Presented by Tanya Tellman, longtime Forest Society volunteer docent and Plant Conservation Volunteer for the New England Wildflower Society.
Wednesday, February 14, 7pm - Love in the Animal Kingdom - Join Amy Mitchell of the Forest Society as she discusses some of the unique displays of love in the animal kingdom.

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits & Events
Monday & Wednesday 10am-8pm; Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am-5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-4pm
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, February 7, 7pm - How The Romans Invented Themselves.
Dartmouth Classics Professor Edward Bradley discusses ways ancient Romans felt predestined to impose their dominion throughout the Mediterranean world and compares this attitude to that of the Founding Fathers of the US in the 1770s and 80s.
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.

Sugar Hill Artisans' Guild Winter Craft Classes
Saturday, February 10, 10am-2pm
Carolina Crapo Memorial Building
Route 117/Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-8431
Beginners Quilting Class with instructor Sue Peabody. $25 fee includes fabric, pattern and instructions. Bring sewing machine, thread, scissors/rotary cutter, cutting board. Bag Lunch.
Pre-registration is required. For details, contact [email protected]

North Country Chamber Players present Winterlude Concert
Sunday, February 11, 3pm
Sugar Hill Meeting House
Route 117, Sugar Hill (603) 444-0309
www.northcountrychamberplayers.org
The North Country Chamber Players present their annual Winterlude Concert, performing pieces by Mozart, Villa-Lobos, Igor Stravinsky, Arthur Berger, Jacque Ibert, Walter Piston, Jean Francaix and Claude Debussy. Clarinet, Flute, Oboe and Bassoon.
Following the performance will be a dessert reception with the players. Tickets available at the door. Prices $25 and $20, under 18 free.

"Growing Giving & Getting the Message Out"
Monday, February 12, 10am-12noon
Rocks Estate, Route 302, Bethlehem
An informal conversation with Deborah Schachter of the NH Charitable Foundation about research on giving, the challenges faced by arts and heritage organizations, and the opportunities offered by collaborative communication efforts. RSVPs are requested. For more information or to reserve a place, email [email protected] or call the Arts Alliance at 323-7302. Snow date is February 16.

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.

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 Franconia Heritage 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.

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, through 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 focuses 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.

Curious George Cottage Activities Schedule
Rey Center
Town Square, 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. Activities are a mixture of art and science, the physical and intellectual, for young and old. Cost: $5, no charge to passholders.
Saturday, January 27, 4:30pm - Literary Discussion Group - “Waiting For Godot,” a tragicomedy in two acts by Samuel Beckett.
Tuesday, January 30, 12:30pm - Writer’s Workshop - Read your own work to a peer group of writers, in a casual and friendly setting, and get the valuable feedback every writer needs. In March, the writers will have a reading at the Rey Center as the culmination of the season’s efforts. Meet at Pickering Hall of Waterville Valley Academy.

Fireworks at the Town Square
Saturdays, February 3 & 10, 7:30-8pm
Town Square
Waterville Valley (603) 236-8175
www.WatervilleValleyRegion.com
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks show and enjoy the shops and dining at the Town Square.

Programs at the Lincoln Public Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm
22 Church Street, (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/
Monday February 5, 7pm - Classic Literature Book Group discusses Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Wednesday, February 14, 3-4pm - Afternoon Book Discussion Group: James. D. Tabor, "The Jesus Dynasty"
Check www.friendsoflincolnlibrary.org for list of upcoming books. 2nd Wednesday of each month.
First and third Tuesdays of each month, 10:30am - Storytime for Preschoolers. The program includes stories, craft and a light snack for preschoolers. If a parent would like to be a guest reader, please volunteer at the circulation desk.

Accordion Maestro Performs "Music from America's Past"
Tuesday, February 6, 7pm
Lincoln Town Hall
Lincoln (603) 745-8159 or (603) 745-5650
www.aannh.org
Accordion virtuoso Gary Sredzienski performs "Music from America's Past" for the Annual Meeting of the Friends of Lincoln Library. Thanks to Gary’s early training with vaudeville performers, he has an amazing repertoire of songs from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, as well as more contemporary tunes and music from around the world.The program, presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance's Community Concerts series, is free and open to all. Snow date for the performance is February 7.

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.


Middle Earth Music Hall Winter Schedule
Ongoing Programs - See website for specifics
Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748
www.memh.com
Thursday, January 25 - Open Mic
Friday, January 26 - Bow Thayer & The Perfect Train Wreck - CD Release with The Toughcats
Saturday, January 27 - Tanglefoot
Thursday, February 1 - Eric Lindberg
Friday, February 2 - Lissa Schneckenburger
Saturday, February 3 - Willie Edwards Blues Band
Thursday, February 8 - Open Mic
Friday, February 9 - The Amity Front with The Toughcats
Saturday, February 10 - Josh Lederman y Los Diablos

Scottish Country Dancing
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Fairlee Town Hall
Route 5, Fairlee VT (603) 353-4647
www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html
Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels, hornpipes and to the more elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, beginners are welcome. Young and old, singles and couples are all welcome.
Cost is $3 Sponsored by the Boston Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
ETC Presents Disney’s Beauty & the Beast
January 25-27, 7pm & January 27 & 28, 2pm
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
www.plymouth.edu/main/artsevents.html
An intergenerational performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is presented by the Educational Theatre Collaborative. Tickets are $22-20 adults, $18-16 seniors/youth. For tickets, contact box office (603) 535-ARTS. For ETC program information call (603) 535-2647.
Saturday, January 27, 8am-4pm - Integrated Arts Conference Focuses on "Beauty & the Beast." Educators are invited to attend the 12th Annual Conference, which will explore themes and ideas found in Disney's "Beauty & the Beast," through a variety of art forms and experiences.

Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners & Live Music in the PUB
Thursdays & Fridays
Corner House Inn
Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
Sunday, January 28, 5:30pm - Special Event: Robert Burns Night
Robert Burns’ Nights are celebrated all over the world – “Wherever there are Scots” – as a way to honor all things Scottish and keep tradition alive, and as a celebration of the life and work of Scotland’s greatest poet, Robert Burns, on the anniversary of his birth in 1759. Entertainment by Celtic artist Finn O’Hern, featuring lowland pipes, fiddle, whistle, harp and vocals; the “Salute to the Haggis” by Scottish storyteller Marion Posner; Scottish verse, songs and a 5 course Scottish feast, including the traditional Haggis! Highland dress or not. Cost of the evening is $37 per person, plus tax & gratuity.
The Storytelling Dinner program begins at 6:30pm on Thursdays, with stories after dessert and coffee are served. $16.95 per person. Call or email for reservations.
January 25 - Playing folk guitar and blues harmonica, Ed Fayle layers original music around his stories. Each December, Ed reads the award-winning book "The Polar Express" during an annual holiday train ride and community literacy event.
February 1 - Cora Jo Ciampi, Weare NH, has been spinning yarns professionally for over 20 years. Ms. Ciampi writes much of her own material, but tells traditional stories as well.
February 8 - Mid-Season Storytelling Gala, with a smorgasbord of tales told by a variety of tellers.
Live music in the pub on Friday evenings:
January 26 - Frank Brewster - Singer/Guitarist, easy listenin’ classic rock ‘n roll
February 2 - Lisa Young Band - Lively vocals, talented rock ‘n roll trio
February 9 - Brian Hastings - Talented folk-singer and Irish Balladeer

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. Printmaking and Drawing Group Show in Exhibit Room for January. Woodworking Group Show in Exhibit Room for February. Numerous classes available, check website for details.
Saturday, January 27, 1-3pm - Make Valentine Earrings. Ages 8-100. Cost $10, materials fee $6
Saturday, February 3, 3:30-6pm - 3rd Annual Souper Bowl. Choose a handmade pottery bowl and fill it with soup as many times as you want (bread, crackers, desserts & beverages also included). Then... the bowl is yours to keep! Featuring soups made by various local eateries. Wooden spoons and cloth napkins made by crafters will also be available for sale. In advance: $18/person; at the door: $20/person.
Knitting and Crocheting Circle every other Sunday, 4:30-6pm. Bring your current project to work on. Free.
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Drawing Fundamentals. Explore different drawing tools and materials with an emphasis on drawing from observation using the principles of composition and design. Beginners, Teen/Adult. Class fee $10.
Introduction to Photography & Darkroom. Learn digital, black and white photography and darkroom. Learn how to use your camera better, film processing and B&W printing. Any skill level. Please call John for a mutually agreeable time at 726-8879. Darkroom also available for rent by the hour pre-approved. $20 class fee per class/material fee from $5 depending on material usage.

Pease Public Library Programs & Events
1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 or (603) 536-2369
www.peasepubliclibrary.org
Monday, January 29, 7-9pm - Talk by Thomas Newkirk, author of "Misreading Masculinity: Boys, Literacy and Popular Culture." Gender equality finds new expression as Newkirk, professor of English at UNH, offers help in engaging young boys in reading. The program is sponsored as a public service by the Endowment Committee of the Young Ladies Library Association of Pease Library.
Starting January 29, Mondays, 10am - Winter Toddler Time for parents and children up to 36 months. Sessions run for approximately 30 minutes.
Starting January 30, Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, 10-11am - Preschool Storyhours for ages 3 to 5.
Monday, February 5, 7pm (various Mondays, check website) - Community Knitting Group
Learn to knit, share ideas, exchange patterns - all ages and levels of experience welcome.
Wednesday, February 7, 4pm - Presentation & Book Signing with Local Author
Roland Bixby, author of "And Some Gave All: The Story of NH's Congressional Medal of Honor Winner, Captain Harl Pease, Jr.," will give a brief presentation on the life of Capt. Pease, for whom Pease Air Force Base was named. Harl Jr. and his sister Charlotte gave the funds to build our library, which was named in their honor.
Tuesday, February 13, 7pm - Book Discussion: Black Girl in Paris This is the first in a four-part book discussion series titled “America from Afar.” A discussion of Shay Youngblood's novel will be led by Suzanne Brown. The book tells the story of an aspiring writer who navigates the underbelly of Paris, searching for her literary muse, James Baldwin.

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.
Wednesday, January 31, 4-6pm - Opening reception for SOL'SAX and Dread Scott: Life, Liberty and Pursuit...The exhibit looks at the contributions of African culture to American culture through the work of SOL’SAX, and the effects of racial systems on members of the African American community portrayed by Dread Scott. Exhibition on view January 31-March 9.

Silver Center for the Arts Concerts, Events & Musical Shows
Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
http://silver.plymouth.edu
Through January 31 in the Silver Center Lobby - Thematic art created during the monthlong 2007 Educational Theatre Collaborative production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
Sunday, February 4, 2- 3pm - Opening event for Friends of the Arts Regional High School Exhibition
The annual Friends of the Arts juried exhibition honors imaginative and skillful artworks created by students in secondary schools in central and northern New Hampshire. The exhibition, which represents more than 15 high schools, provides an opportunity for students and their teachers to explore and observe a wide range of media, processes, themes and subject interpretations. Tuesday, February 6, 7pm - Faculty Jazz Concert
Saturday, February 10, 8pm - The Ruggieri Chamber Soloists present their annual Valentine concert.

Pictorial Illusion: The Graphic Art of Rachel Gross
Lamson Library Highland Street, Plymouth
Opening event: Wednesday, January 31, 4-6pm
Gross, a Vermont printmaker, uses images of furniture and interior spaces and details of wallpaper and upholstery patterns to create a surreal, dream-like atmosphere.

Memoir Writing Workshops
Mondays, starting February 5, 12:45pm
Leatherbee Room, Plymouth Regional Senior Center
8 Depot Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1204 or (603) 536-9639 or (603) 536-2090
www.gcscc.org/plymouth.cfm
The Center will be working closely with participants to write their memories, with the goal of creating a book for the Plymouth community. The class will meet on Mondays for ten weeks. Registration is required, cost is free. Call for more information.
A renovated old railroad depot serves as the Plymouth Regional Senior Center. The center is open every day, with a full schedule of activities, and all are welcome.

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.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire


Frumie Selchen - Executive Director
email: [email protected]
phone: 323-7302

Kathi McGraw - Calendar Coordinator
email: [email protected]
phone: 383-6115



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