AANNH ArtsNorth Calendar

ArtsNorth Calendar

Late Winter - Issue 31

February 15-March 7, 2007

In This Issue
	Arts Alliance News Colebrook Area Lancaster/Whitefield Area Berlin/Gorham Area Mount Washington Valley Littleton Area Lincoln/Woodstock Area Haverhill Area Plymouth Area

Quick Links
	AANNH Homepage ArtsNorth Calendar Plan-Ahead Arts Calendar Historic Northern NH Guide Submit an Event Join AANNH

AANNH Notes

Partner with AANNH to Bring Programs to Your Community: AANNH’s 2006-2007 programming for schools and community partners continues – and we’re already working with our member organizations to plan for 2007-2008. During the past three weeks the Groveton Elementary School hosted folk singer Susie Burke, African drummer Theo Martey, and dancer Jeanne Limmer with members of the Axis Dance Company, and we were able to piggyback and offer additional presentations at preschools and after-school programs. During the coming months we’ll be bringing artists in all disciplines to educational sites, libraries and senior centers, and we’d be happy to help your organization connect to those programs or create your own. For more information on how your school or community can work with AANNH, visit our website, download our 2006-2007 Programs for Schools and Communities brochure and our Artist Listing, or email us at programs@aannh.org.

Got Art? 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 info@aannh.org if you have ideas or questions.

Other Opportunities for Artists: Let us know if you’re looking for visual artists to participate in shows, join cooperative gallery ventures, or exhibit their work on the walls of your business or nonprofit site. We’re developing a listing of artist opportunities, and will be glad to include your information, and to send it to interested artists.



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country The Arts Alliance is pleased to present our ArtsNorth e-bulletin for you and your guests, arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. For the complete ArtsNorth Calendar, with additional details, visit our website at www.aannh.org. Please be sure to confirm event details prior to attending. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographical areas of interest. To view events beyond the dates in this bulletin, you can use the Plan-Ahead Arts Calendar. Links to both calendars are available in the Quick Links section. In this edition, you'll find wonderful concerts, fun festivals, and stimulating school-vacation programs (presented by AANNH member organizations -- including the Barnstormers Theatre, Alumni Hall and Tin Mountain Conservation Center) throughout the region. If your organization is presenting a cultural event, email the details to us as early as possible at events@aannh.org so that we can include it in the online ArtsNorth Calendar and in our email bulletins, which cover three weeks at a time during the winter and spring seasons. Deadlines for inclusion are March 1, March 22, April 12, May 3 and May 24, for bulletins sent 4 days later.

Arts Alliance News

Arts, Culture, Heritage Grant-Seeking Workshop Wednesday, February 21, Lamson Library, Plymouth A workshop on "Grant-Seeking Using Foundation Center Resources" will be held Wednesday, February 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Room 124, Lamson Library, Plymouth State University. Led by Gary McCool, Coordinator of Reference Services at the library and Coordinator of the library's Grant Research Center, the session will be specifically geared to nonprofit cultural organizations and their partners in schools and communities who are looking for grants from foundations. Representatives of historical societies and museums will also find the workshop useful. Thanks in part to grants from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Lamson Library houses collections of grant research materials, and is a "Cooperating Collection" of the Foundation Center, an independent nonprofit information clearinghouse in New York City. The workshop will review the Foundation Center's main grant research sources, including a searchable database of foundations and grant recipients. The workshop, part of a series of capacity-building sessions designed specifically for cultural nonprofits in the region, will not be about how to write a proposal to a foundation. Advance registration is requested. Cost is $15 for representatives of AANNH member organizations, $25 for non-members. Additional representatives from member organizations may register for $5 each. Participants are encouraged to e-mail or call with specific questions and sample project or grant ideas. Selected projects will be used as examples during the workshop. To register, to send sample questions, or for further information, e-mail info@aannh.org or telephone 323-7302. Snow date is February 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Winter Craft Workshops at the Mt. Washington Resort From February 17 to 24, we're partnering with the Mt. Washington Resort at Bretton Woods and the Old Mill Studio, Whitefield, to offer a series of daily Winter Vacation craft workshops open to hotel guests, and to the public on a space-available basis. All workshops are suitable for adults or teens, and fees range from $10 to $15, materials included. See Lancaster/Whitefield Area for more details. To register or for more information, call 1-800-314-1752 or email concierge@mtwashington.com. Telling Our Story Brings Becky Rule to the Androscoggin Valley as Resident Story Gatherer We're excited about working with the Androscoggin Valley Community Partners, the United Way of Northern New Hampshire, the Family Resource Center at Gorham, and other partners on “Telling Our Story,” a community-based project designed to capture the stories of the mills and logging industry in the Androscoggin Valley. Mill life has affected every segment of the Androscoggin Valley for more than 100 years. This project aims to help the community document, preserve, understand, and celebrate local history as well as provide an opportunity to talk about the future. Author and storyteller Rebecca (Becky) Rule will serve as the community's Writer in Residence/Story Gatherer, living locally for about eight days a month from March through June, and leading a wide range of activities, including storytelling and writing workshops and a variety of public presentations in community gathering places. Initial funding support comes from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and from Public Service of New Hampshire. We invite all those interested in learning more about the project or how they can participate to call the Family Resource Center at 466-5190 or the Arts Alliance at 323-7302, or to email us at info@aannh.org.

Colebrook Area

GNWCA Presents "Celtic Consort" Concert & Dessert Friday, February 16, 6:30pm Le Rendez-Vous Bakery Colebrook (603) 246-8998 “Celtic Consort,” presented by the Great North Woods Center for the Arts, features musicians from around the region performing on fiddles, flutes, bodhran, guitars, penny whistle and keyboard. A recitation of a Scottish tale or two will also be featured. 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 gnwca-subscribe@lists.lmr.com

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

Mount Washington Resort Winter Lecture Series Various evenings, 9pm The Conservatory, The Mount Washington Hotel Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-3305 or (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752 www.mtwashington.com Thursday, February 15 - Darby Field and the First (?) Ascent of Mount Washington by Dr. Allen Koop of Dartmouth College Monday, February 19 - Moose, Deer, Bear and More by Nigel Manley, director of The Rocks Estate Thursday, February 22 - Live Free or Die: NH Dialects Remain Distinct by Dr. Naomi Nagy of the University of New Hampshire Monday, February 26 - Losing the Garden readings by Laura Waterman Thursday, March 1 - All Together Now! A new approach to the art of play writing by Dr. David Kaye of the University of New Hampshire Monday, March 5 - Wildlife in winter by Nancy Ritger, Senior Interpretative Naturalist, AMC Scottish Country Dancing Fridays, February 16 & 23, March 2, 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. Reader’s Theatre Dramatic Readings Rehearsal Wednesday, February 28, 7-8:30pm Performance Friday, March 2, 7-9 pm 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. Rehearsals are short (1� to 2 hours), with no memorization required. On March 2 the group will perform a staged reading before an audience of friends, family and neighbors; the program will include Ibsen's Hedda Gabler and Boubouroche by Georges Courteline. 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. If you're interested in directing, learning how to direct, or more information, call or email Artistic Director Ruby C. Berryman at rubycberryman@yahoo.com. You can also call the library at 788-3352. 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, fiber arts for kids, teens & adults and violin & guitar lessons. Thursdays, March 1, 8 & 15, 9:30-11:30am or 12:30-2:30pm (subject to change depending on enrollment numbers) - ART IN THE AM/PM Each month we look at themes and explore concepts through several fun hands-on activities. Designed for homeschoolers. $18, includes materials/three sessions. Friday, March 2, 10am-12noon (or individual lesson per your schedule) - BEGINNER BASKET Basic techniques to complete a simple basket; required for advanced baskets. $20/one session. Wednesdays, March 7, 14 & 21, 6:30-8:30pm (additional sessions if interest) - KNITTING Learn basic stitches or work through a problem you’re having on your own project. $35, includes basic 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. Winter Craft Afternoon Series Daily, Saturday February 17 to 24, 1pm The Conservatory, The Mount Washington Hotel Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-3305 or (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752 www.mtwashington.com The Arts Alliance is partnering with Old Mill Studio and the Mt. Washington Activities department to present a series of winter crafts, suitable for adults and teens. Call for details and cost of each workshop, and to confirm dates and advance registration. *Saturday, February 17, Snowflake Pin* with Sue Gradual: hand-modeled pin using polymer clay and rubber stamping. *Sunday, February 18, Crocheted Snowflake Window Ornament* with Annie Devin: bring winter warmth into your house, or hang on your tree next Christmas. Monday, February 19, Wool on Wool Pouch with Sue Gradual: felt shapes cut and button-hole stitched onto wool in the heritage tradition of Penny Rugs, with snowflake embroidery. *Tuesday, February 20, Felt/Fleece Gnomes* with Ann Gruczka: make winter gnomes as an ornament, pin or key fob. *Wednesday, February 21, Rubber-Stamped Notecards* with Ronnie Zajac: create a set of 4 blank-inside cards using a variety of stamping techniques. *Thursday, February 22, Snowflakes on Silk Hanky* with Ann Gruczka: make a limited-palette silk painting. *Friday, February 23, Beaded Jewelry* with Terry Fitzpatrick Tetreault: string glass and other beads on memory wire to make a bracelet (necklace available @$2 extra). *Saturday, February 24, Mosaic Tile* with Eileen Alexander: create a 6 x 6 trivet or hanging wall tile. Celebrate Mardi Gras at The Mount Washington Friday-Saturday, March 2-3 The Mount Washington Hotel Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-3305 or (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752 www.mtwashington.com Costumes, King Cake and lavish parties highlight this annual event. Featured events include jazz music, costume party and parade, and a Dance Party with the Wicked Smart Horn Band. 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).

Berlin/Gorham Area

Berlin Public Library Programs & Events Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm Berlin Public Library 270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210 February 20, 10-11am - Toddler Time visits the Library February 26-March 2, 3-5pm - School Vacation Arts & Crafts Thursdays, 10-11am - Children's Story Hour For details, call Kathy or contact inez@ncia Berlin & Coos County Historical Society Museum Hosts Book Signing Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment) Book Signing Tuesday, February 20, 6-8 pm 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. Tuesday, February 20, 6-8pm - Berlin native S. Melvin Rines will sign copies and discuss his autobiography, Flying High, about his life as a fighter pilot. For details, contact bcchs@hotmail.com St. Kieran Arts Presents Funky Divas of Gospel Sunday, February 25, 2pm St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028 www.stkieranarts.org Two dozen singers and musicians perform uplifting songs and music with passion and joy. An exciting interfaith collaborative ensemble celebrating Traditional & African-American Gospel. 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 available. Book Discussion: Midwives by Chris Bohjalian Wednesday, March 7, 7pm Berlin Fortier Library at NH Community Technical College 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (603) 752-1113 www.berlin.nhctc.edu/services/lib/ This is the first in a four-part book discussion series titled “Contemporary New England Voices.” This session is led by Frumie Selchen of the Arts Alliance. Co-hosted by the Berlin Public Library. Free and open to the public. 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.

Littleton Area

WREN Gallery Opening & Workshops Daily, 10am-5pm 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 and artist opportunities. Check website for complete listings. Thursday, February 15, 4pm - Do You Want to Write for the Zine? In this information session, we'll have a chance to chat, ask and answer questions, and help get you involved with the voice of the WREN Community. Members free. Friday, February 16, 5-7pm - Gallery Opening Reception: Photographs by Glenn Norris This show will be a collection of Glenn's High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography, a technique used to gain much more detailed images than we are used to seeing with traditional photography. Monday, February 19, 11am - Media Lab Training Session Learn how to use WREN's technology tools. Combined with photo shoot equipment, this is a great resource for digital photography and design. Once you receive this training on the use of the equipment, you may use it independently. 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. 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. Saturday, February 17, 11am-2pm - Watercolor Classes Open to people of all abilities, classes will be kept small to ensure one-on-one instruction. The cost is $150 for five 3-hour classes. Monday, February 26, 6:30pm - Annual Meeting of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council Potluck dinner - bring a dish to share. Musical accompaniment. Donald P. Wharton is guest speaker. Also poetry readings, coffee, wine & dessert. For more information call Janet Moriarty, 838-6797. 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 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 21, 7:30pm - The Ammonoosuc River and its Proposed Designation - Conservationist & wetland/soil scientist Raymond Lobdell will present an informative program/slide show on the Ammonoosuc River. The program will focus on the nomination process for the river to be a NH State Designated River and the natural, recreational, economic and cultural importance of this river to the local area and the state. Held at the White Mt. School in Bethlehem, in cooperation with the Audubon Society of New Hampshire. Wednesday, February 28, 7pm - Big Cats of Zambia (and Friends) - Chuck & Betsey Phillips have been traveling to Africa on safari for over 10 years. Images from intimate encounters with lions, leopards and cheetah (and a few of their friends) from South Luangua and Kafue National Parks of Zambia. 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 Saturdays, February 24 & March 10, 9am-1pm - Wool Rug Hooking In this two-part workshop, Sue Longchamps presents the fundamentals of rug hooking using stripped wool. Wednesday, February 28, 7-8pm - Review of the Modern Apple This presentation will explore the new varieties of apples that have been developed through research and natural breeding techniques and discuss the diseases that affect these new varieties. This program is open to the public. 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 Sugar Hill Artisans' Guild Winter Craft Classes Saturday, March 3, 10am-3pm Carolina Crapo Memorial Building Route 117/Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-8431 Basket Weaving Class with Cindy Federden. Project is small gift basket. $25 fee includes patter and materials. Bag Lunch. Pre-registration is required. For details, contact Harwrw@aol.com Medicine & the Future: Where are We Headed? Monday, March 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. 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. Tuesday, March 6, 7:30pm - Colonial Brass Quintet Members of the U.S. Air Force Band stationed at Hansom AFB, featuring talented musicians with extensive experience in civilian and military bands and orchestras. The band performs a wide variety of music to entertain audiences of all ages. March 1–April 5 - “The Other Art Collection” A group of paintings owned by the Athenaeum and never before exhibited. Wednesday, March 7, 7pm - Why Jung? Jungian analyst and author Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath explores why the psychology of Carl Jung has had staying power in helping us understand ourselves. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Lincoln/Woodstock Area

Fireworks at the Town Square Saturdays, February 17 & 24, 7:30-8pm Town Square Waterville Valley (603) 236-8175 www.WatervilleValleyRegion.com Spectacular fireworks show. NCCA Annual Winter Auction & Dinner Saturday, February 24, 5:30pm Beacon Resort Route 3, Lincoln (603) 745-6032 www.papermilltheatre.org The North Country Center for the Arts and Papermill Theatre present their Annual Benefit Auction, a fabulous evening of food, fun and bidding (donations to this event are still welcome). The silent auction begins at 5:30pm, followed by a buffet and live auction. Admission is $20 per person and includes dinner & entertainment. Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum & Lectures Saturday 11am-2pm & 5-7pm, Wednesday 2-4pm (or by appointment) Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum 26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm The Museum reflects the everyday life of past years with lots of photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, Hotels and Inns, and personal memorabilia of folks who lived in this river valley mainly from the 1890s to the present. Saturday, February 24, 7pm - New Hampshire on Skis Take Scandinavian and Austrian immigrants, the Dartmouth Outing Club, the Cannon Mountain Tramway, the muscular Christian, and amateur tinkers. Cover it with snow and shake, and you have the makings of a unique New Hampshire history. John Allen presents this program at the Village Shops in Lincoln. Free and open to the public. Programs at the Lincoln Public Library Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/ 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. Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Knitting/Crocheting group meets. All levels are welcome and instruction is available. 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.

Haverhill Area

Middle Earth Music Hall Winter Schedule Ongoing Programs - See website for specifics Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748 www.memh.com Thursday, February 15 - Open Mic Friday, February 16 - PanAshe Steel Drum Band Saturday, February 17 - Oneside Sunday, February 18 - Falcon Ridge presents The Dust Poets / Jason Spooner Trio Thursday, February 22 - Comrade Zero Friday, February 23 - Guy Davis Saturday, February 24 - Dave Keller Soul Band Thursday, March 1 - Swiss Mocha Friday, March 2 - Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams Saturday, March 3 - Jeremy Lyons & The Deltabilly Boys Arts for Youth Workshops Alumni Hall Cultural Center 75 Court St, Haverhill (603) 989-5500 *February 20-24: African Drumming & Dance* *February 21-24, Introduction to Filmmaking* The deadline for enrollment in these school vacation programs has been extended until February 16. These separate but intertwined workshops are open to students and youth throughout the region. Enrollment is limited. The Drumming & Dance workshop will offer an introduction to various traditional African styles and techniques of drumming and dance, and culminate on the evening of February 24 with a performance. Introduction to Filmmaking, under the direction of NH filmmaker Hilary Wiseman Graham, will introduce students to various writing, interviewing, filming and editing aspects and ultimately focus on filming drumming and dance workshop-sessions and the culminating public performance. The finished film will be shown at the Hall on April 21. Tuition for each workshop is $50 and includes all materials. A limited number of scholarships are available, and ADA needs can be provided for. Interested students, home-schooled youth or youth not in school may contact Alumni Hall directly at 603-989-5500 or email alumnihall@charterinternet.com for more information and application forms. Public Programs: African Dance & Drum at Alumni Hall 75 Court St., Haverhill (603) 989-5500 *February 20, noon, Free performance* – Vermont drummer Steve Ferraris and Philadelphia-based dancer James Marshall, together with The Rootsystem Drummers, present a one-hour program of African Drumming and Dance. The artists will wear traditional dress for their program, and be present afterwards for conversation, question and answers. In the afternoon, the first workshop session of the week will begin. *Saturday, February 24, 7pm, Drumming & Dance Performance* Presented by the participants of the AYAH African Drumming & Dance workshop, under the direction of Steve Ferraris. Admission Free. Scottish Country Dancing Tuesdays, February 20 & 27, March 6, 7-9pm (every Friday) 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.

Plymouth Area

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 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. February 15 - Local curmudgeon and rotund spinner of tales, George “Rusty” Locke will present his unique blend of stories, reminiscing, singing and guitar playing. February 22 - Matt Krug’s storytelling repertoire features traditional stories of the night sky from around the world, including Moon stories from Africa, Europe and North America. March 1 - Vicki Graw of Orange MA Live music in the pub on Friday evenings: February 16 - Mike Skinner - Up-and-coming NH musical artist February 23 - Jim Tyrrell - Talented White Mountain guitar-vocalist March 2 - Peter Lawlor - Easy listening classic rock and fold Cabin Fever Fundraiser - Variety Show Friday, February 16, 7pm Plymouth Regional Senior Center 8 Depot Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1204 or (603) 536-9639 or (603) 536-2090 www.gcscc.org/plymouth.asp There will be a dance after the variety show, to benefit building fund. Call for more information. Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for children. Silver Center for the Arts Events, Concerts & Exhibits Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869 http://silver.plymouth.edu Saturday, February 17, 10am-4pm - TIGER (Theatre Integrating Guidance, Education and Responsibility) Marathon Showcase. Five original performances about the difficult social issues faced by children today. TIGER performances incorporate live actors, puppets, theatre, movement and music, to engage school audiences from kindergarten through grade eight. Tickets are $5 per show or $20 for all five programs. A limited number of complimentary tickets for school representatives are available. Monday, February 19, 7pm - Sidore Lecture Series The Challenges of Democracy: Globalization and Democracy Panel discussion, followed by a reception with refreshments. Free ticket required, open to the public. Advance reservation recommended. For more information, contact Bill Kietzman at 535-2638. Thursday, February 22, 8am-7pm - Northeast Regional Speech and Debate Championship at Hyde Hall. Free. Contact Scott Maltzie at 535-2640. Displaying through February 23 - Friends of the Arts Regional High School Exhibition The annual juried exhibition honors imaginative and skillful artworks created by students in more than 15 secondary schools in central and northern New Hampshire. Friday, February 23, 7pm - PSU students present an evening of movements from piano concerti at Smith Recital Hall. Free ticket required, open to the public. Thursday, March 1, 7pm – The Prazak String Quartet One of today’s leading international ensembles, performing Smetana's Quartet No. 2 in D minor Janacek's Quartet No. 2 (Intimate Letters) and Dvorak's Quartet in F major, Op. 96 (American). $25 adult/$23 senior/$12 youth. Friday, March 2 & Saturday, March 3, 7:30pm - Opera Showcase at Smith Recital Hall. Adult $8, Senior (62 & over) $6, Youth (18 & under) $5 Tuesday, March 6, 4-6pm - Gallery Opening: Annual Plymouth State Juried Student Exhibition. On Exhibit March 7–April 7. Celebrate the Year of the Pig Saturday February 17, 10am Holderness Library Routes 113 & 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066 www.holdernessfreelibrary.org Kamishibai theater story, "Animals of the Chinese Calendar." Come do a lion dance. Pig drawing. For Kindergardeners through adults. Wonalancet Outdoor Club Potluck & History Night Sunday, February 18, 5pm Benz Center Center Sandwich (603) 323-7302 Potluck supper followed by an informal discussion/show-and-tell concering all things White Mountain and local history-related. Bring your favorite dish and an article, a reading, or a memory to share with others - or just bring your curiosity. Free and open to all. 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. Displaying through March 9 - 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. Memoir Writing Workshops Mondays, February 19 & 26, March 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.asp 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. The Plymouth Regional Senior Center is open every day, with a full schedule of activities, and all are welcome. International Film Series Thursday, February 22, 7pm Plymouth State University School Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2696 or (603) 535-3204 or (603) 535-3068 www.plymouth.edu Tsotsi - An amoral teenager develops an unexpected paternal side in this powerful drama from South Africa. UK/South Africa, 2005, 114 min. Hindi with English subtitles. Eagle Pond Authors' Series: Maxine Kumin Sunday, March 4, 3pm Plymouth State University Silver Center - Hanaway Theatre Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-ARTS www.plymouth.edu/cac/eagle-pond.htm Kumin has published fifteen books of poetry, starting with Halfway in 1961. Up Country: Poems of New England (1972) won the Pulitzer Prize and Looking for Luck (1992) won the Poet's Prize. She has also authored a memoir, a mystery, twenty children's books and four books of essays. Kumin served as US Poet Laureate in 1981-1982. Call for free tickets. Pictorial Illusion: The Graphic Art of Rachel Gross Displaying through March 16 Lamson Library Highland Street, Plymouth Rachel 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. 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. 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. Woodworking Group Show in Exhibit Room for February. Photography Group Show displaying in the Exhibit Room for March. Numerous classes available, check website for details. 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 Mondays, 10am - Winter Toddler Time for parents and children up to 36 months. Sessions run for approximately 30 minutes. Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, 10-11am - Preschool Storyhours for ages 3 to 5. Mondays, February 26 & March 5, 7pm (various Mondays, check website) - Community Knitting Group - Learn to knit, share ideas, exchange patterns - all ages and levels of experience welcome.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

Frumie Selchen - Executive Director
email: frumie@aannh.org
phone: 323-7302

Kathi McGraw - Calendar Coordinator
email: events@aannh.org
phone: 383-6115