ArtsNorth Calendar
Late Spring - Issue 35
May 10-30, 2007
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NH Citizens for the Arts has joined forces with Americans for the Arts Action Fund to bring the arts center stage in the upcoming NH Primary. Titled ArtsVoteNH, the project aims to educate both candidates and voters about arts issues locally and nationally. ArtsVoteNH plans to recruit and train volunteers to attend house parties and town-meeting events, write blogs, and assist in the office and with special events. The project will be launched at the NHCA annual meeting Wednesday, May 23 at 8:30am at the Kimball-Jenkins Estate, 266 N. Main St., Concord. The event is free but reservations are requested. To RSVP, to get on the ArtsVoteNH e-list, or for more information, contact Suzanne Delle Harrison, ArtsVoteNH Coordinator, at 703-4414, [email protected]

As part of our work with the New England Consortium of Artist-Educators Professionals, the Arts Alliance is coordinating a conference for teaching artists and early-childhood professionals on June 27 at the Wells Elementary School in Wells, Maine. Keynotes for Joining Hands: Early Childhood and the Arts include Mimi Flaherty Willis of the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts and Dr. Dee Hansen, co-author of The Music and Literacy Connection. Call or email us for details.

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Windows on the Muslim World, a series of programs examining various aspects of Muslim history, daily life, and culture, concludes with "Drawing the Curtain: Unveiling Daily Life in Afghanistan," on Wednesday, May 9 at 7pm at Pease Library, Plymouth. Presenter Rachel Lehr, co-founder of Rubia, the Afghan Women's Handwork project, spends several months each year in Afghanistan, working and living with village women and children. Through compelling stories, beautiful visual images and a fascinating collection of domestic artifacts, Lehr illuminates the rich cultural heritage of Afghanistan in a rapidly changing world. The free program is sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association Endowment Committee and presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance and the NH Humanities Council.

The Upper Valley Senior Center (10 Campbell Street, Lebanon, 448-4213) presents Pontine Theatre's "Cornish Castles," a play based on the life and work of painter Maxfield Parrish, one of New Hampshire's most famous residents, on Wednesday, May 9 at 1pm. "Cornish Castles" explores Parrish's personal and professional life by weaving together excerpts from letters to his children, adaptations of children's literature and lyrical movement inspired by his murals, magazine illustrations, and other commercial work. There is no charge for the performance, presented in cooperation with the Arts Alliance and made possible by support from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts' American Masterpieces program. Audience members are invited to attend congregate lunch at noon ($3 donation suggested).

Fans of Irish harper Regina Delaney are invited to the Mt. Washington Hotel & Resort on Saturday, May 12, for a special Mom's Tea and Time Away from 3 to 4:30pm in the Sun Dining Room and an evening reception and performance from 9 to 10pm in the Conservatory. The Alliance is pleased to continue its programming partnership with the resort.

We're proud to invite dancers, dance and physical-education teachers, educators, presenters, arts administrators and advocates of dance and movement to an opening event for "Extending the Dance Map: A Northern New England Rural Dance Project," featuring renowned choreographer Ron Brown of Evidence Dance. This statewide dance convening takes place Thursday, May 17, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, at the Dance Studio of St. Paul's School in Concord, NH. Preregistration requested. Download the conference brochure at http://www.aannh.org/forms_doc/beckycropped/SparksProgramAANNH.pdf, call 323-7302 or email [email protected] for additional information about this kick-off for our two-year dance education project, presented in partnership with the NH State Council on the Arts and the New England Consortium of Artist-Educator Professionals. Dr. Susan Lynch will open the convening.

Design for Arts Learning: a Workshop for Artist-Educators will be held on Friday, May 18 from 9:30am-4:30pm at the Kimball-Jenkins Estate Carriage House in Concord. Led by Alison Marshall, Arts Learning Director at the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the training will benefit artists who are interested in work as educators in schools, after-school, out-of-school, and summer programs plus community and health-care settings. Presented by the NH State Council on the Arts in cooperation with the New England Consortium of Artist-Educator Professionals and the Arts Alliance. Download the conference brochure from our website or contact Catherine O'Brian for additional information at 271-0795.

"Telling Our Stories" Continues in Berlin & Gorham: Join storygatherer-in-residence Rebecca Rule for programs including a free writing workshop Monday, May 21 and a free storytelling workshop Wednesday, May 23, from 3:30 to 5pm downstairs at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, and an Evening of Stories on Tuesday, May 22 at 7pm at Gorham Public Library. See additional details in the Berlin/Gorham listings. Preregistration is requested for the workshops; call the Arts Alliance at 323-7302 (or email [email protected]) to register or for more information.

Rodney Miller and David Surette in concert: The Campton Historical Society presents a concert of traditional music Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 pm at the old Town House in Campton on NH Route 175 south. Miller, considered to be the foremost exponent of New England style fiddling, has been designated as a "Master Fiddler" by the National Endowment for the Arts. Surette is one of New England's finest guitarists, and head of the Folk Department at Concord Community Music School. The duo's music radiates the joy of the New England Contra scene. Concert admission is $7 for adults, $5 for Historical Society members. Tickets for a 6:15 pasta supper are $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12, and $15 per immediate family. The concert and the supper are limited seating events; advance ticket purchases are recommended (call 726-3813). The concert is part of a year-long series of partnership programs, "Mountain Links: NH Music Traditions," presented by members of the Arts Alliance and supported in part by a grant from the NH State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

GNWCA presents High School Art Exhibit
Thursday, May 11, 5-7pm
Canaan High School
Canaan, VT (603) 246-8998
The Great North Woods Center for the Arts presents an Art Exhibit with work by high-school art students from Colebrook, Pittsburg, Canaan & Stratford. Light refreshments will be served . For information, contact [email protected]

Currier on the Move Program: New Hampshire History & Art
Monday, May 14, 7pm
Colebrook Elementary School cafeteria
27 Dumont Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4801
"From Anonymous to Aponovich: New Hampshire History & Art" is presented by Currier Museum of Art. Free admission. All are welcome.

Connecticut River Art Group Offers "Visual Impressions"
Great North Woods Interpretive Center
Route 3, 2 miles north of Colebrook Village (603) 237-5390
The Connecticut River Art Group is currently sponsoring a collective exhibition of paintings by six of its members. New paintings will be displayed on a rotating basis.
Artists currently exhibiting at the Interpretive Center are: Judi Calhoun, Cindy Elkins, Patricia Klinefelter, Rita Lee, Deborah Sargent and Brenda Kenney. For information, contact [email protected]

Celebrate Life On Earth - GNWCA Fundraiser
Saturday, May 26, 6-9m
Balsams Grand Resort Hotel
Dixville Notch
Help the Great North Woods Center for the Arts with a journey through dance, fun and fashion throughout time. Musical interlude with fiddler Patrick Ross. Tickets $35, available at Le Rendez-Vous, Jaime's Boutique, Carmen's Beauty Shop, Lazer Works Radio Shack, The Copper Leaf Gift Shop, The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel. For information, contact [email protected].

Reader's Theatre welcomes Novice & Pro to Learn Shakespeare
Tuesdays, May 8, 15 & 22, 6-9pm; Thursday, May 24, 7pm
Weeks Memorial Library
128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352 or (603) 788-3168
Learn to read and speak the beautiful language of Shakespeare with Susan Angelo, guest director for the Reader's Theatre May program. Susan is the Education Director for the Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, CA, which specializes in the performance and teaching of Shakespeare. Reader's Theatre welcomes the novice, the pro and the uninitiated to participate in dramatic theatre in an easy, unintimidating way. The group meets at the library and rehearses scenes from a designated play. During the fourth week of the month, the groups perform a staged reading before an audience of friends, family and neighbors. You may participate in one or all of the series. This is a free program for adults, limited to 30 participants. There is a materials fee of $15 for the three Shakespearean scripts. Please pre-register by calling or emailing your name, phone number and address to [email protected].

Scottish Country Dancing
Fridays, May 18 & 25, 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.

Col. Town Players Present "City of Angels"
Friday, May 11 & Saturday, May 12, 7:30pm
Town Hall
Lancaster
"City of Angels," the Tony Award-winning musical comedy/private eye adventure set in 1940s Hollywood is presented by the Colonel Town Players. Tickets are $8, available at the door.

Spring Events, Workshops & Classes at The Mount Washington
Throughout Spring Season
The Mount Washington Hotel
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752
www.brettonwoods.com
Friday, May 11, all day - Ice Carving Demonstrations
Saturday, May 12- Irish music with harper Regina Delaney, 3 to 4:30pm tea, 9 to 10pm performance in the Conservatory.
Spring Lecture Series in the Conservatory 8:30-9:30pm
Thursday, May 10 - Nutrition for Health and Fitness with Dr. Dennis Bobiliya, UNH
Monday, May 14 - New Hampshire - A State of Mind with Dr. Carl Lindblade, UNH
Thursday, May 17 - The Cohos Trail with Stacy Boone, Cohos Trail Association
Monday, May 21 - Moose, Deer, Bear and More with Nigel Manley, The Rocks Estate
Thursday, May 24 - The Wild Turkey - Almost the National Bird! with Nigel Manley, The Rocks Estate
Monday, May 28 - New Hampshire in the Second World War with Dr. Beverly James, UNH
Thursday, May 31 - J.R.R. Tolkien and the Uses of Fantasy with Clia M. Goodwin
Daily, 10-11am & 3-4pm - Historic Hotel Tour - Meet at the Grandfather Clock
Be sure to visit "The White Mountains of New Hampshire" exhibit, satellite exhibit of the Museum of New Hampshire History's "Consuming Views: Art & Tourism in the White Mountains, 1850-1900."

Old Mill Studio & Artisans Classroom
Wednesday-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.
Exhibiting through May - Basket Traditions
Hilary Adams & Friends, including Newt Washburn, Sally Briggs, Bev Bousquet-Chabot, Sue Dean, Susan Gradual and baskets by weavers from the Darien Rain Forest, Panama (from the McLure Collection).
Call for a complete listing of classes & workshops offered, including pottery, drawing, decorative/folk painting, beginning/advanced basket. Please register with a deposit as soon as possible so materials may be ordered. Classes will be canceled if less than four people register.

Gorham Historical Society prepares for Centennial
Thursday, May 10, 6:30pm
Research Room of the Gorham Public Library
35 Railroad Street, Gorham (603) 466-2085
Gorham Historical Society is planning a celebration saluting the railroad Heritage of Gorham and the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Trunk Railroad Station. If you are interested in being a part of the celebration please plan to attend this meeting, or call or email [email protected].

Chapel Arts New England Performances, Exhibits & Events
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May-October, 12noon-6pm (and by appointment)
Chapel Arts New England
13 Glen Road, Gorham (603) 723-1849
www.chapelartsne.com/schedule.html
Saturday, May 12, 7-10pm - Contra Dance
New England Traditional music and dances. Caller Sue Hunt, live music by Shelburne Addition. Maypole (weather permitting)
Saturday, May 19, 7pm - Carolyn Cruso
Versatile traditional and new roots music www.rockisland.com/~carolyncruso/
Saturday, May 26, 7pm - Ukulele Invasion
Bunch of uke players from Machias, Maine led by Professor Gene Nichols

St. Kieran Presents Marionette Theatre
Friday May 18, 7pm
St. Kieran Center for the Arts
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028
www.stkieranarts.org/schedule2007.html
The National Marionette Theatre performs "Pinnochio," under the direction of David Syrotiak. Master puppeteers use handcrafted marionettes to bring the classic fairy tale to life. This new production follows the book, not the Walt Disney movie, so there are many surprises in store for the audience. (Don't worry, you'll still encounter Pinocchio, Geppetto, the Blue Fairy, the Puppet Master and the wonderfully 'wicked and funny' Mr. Fox and Mr. Cat.) A lavish production of stunning beauty filled with mystery and magic for the whole family.

Telling Our Stories - Androscoggin Valley Logging & Mill Life
Ongoing through June, resuming in the fall
Various locations
(603) 545-4336 or (603) 323-7302
www.aannh.org
"Telling Our Story" is a community-based project designed to capture, preserve and celebrate the stories of the mills and logging industry in the Androscoggin Valley. New Hampshire author and storyteller Rebecca Rule ([email protected]) serves as story-gatherer in residence, facilitating story-sharing sessions and writing workshops, recording the stories for preservation.
Monday, May 21, 3:30-5pm - Writing Workshop with Becky Rule
At the St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts. You don't have to be a writer to write your story. Learn to write about your life and experiences. Free; pre-registration requested - call 323-7302 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, May 22, 7pm - An Evening of Stories with Rebecca Rule at Gorham Public Library
Wednesday, May 23, 3:30-5pm - Story Telling Workshop with Becky Rule
Come with a story to tell, and learn some simple techniques to use to get people interested and to shape your tale. At St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts (downstairs). No experience or talent required! Free - pre-registration requested; call 323-7302 or email [email protected].

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.

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 Public Library Programs & Events
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm
Berlin Public Library
270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210
Thursdays, 10-11am - Children's Story Hour. For more information, contact Kathy at [email protected]

Cook Memorial Library Events
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm
93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510
http://tamworth.lib.nh.us/index.php?id=5
Tuesday, May 8, 7pm - Poetry Readings
Tuesdays, May 8 & 15 - Storytimes - Stories and Songs for toddlers at 10:30am and Stories and Songs for 3-5 year olds at 1pm. On the first three Tuesdays of each month.
Tuesdays, 2-5pm - History Room open

Bartlett Library Book Discussion: Humor Here and There
Tuesday, May 8, 7pm
Bartlett Public Library
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 383-6775
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a sharp satire on humanity, balanced by Huck's na�ve and good-hearted narration. A NH Humanities Council program led by Rick Agran - free and open to the public. Contact Jackie Hamblett for more information.

White Birch Books Programs & Events
White Birch Books
2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200
www.whitebirchbooks.com
Tuesday, May 8, 6:30pm - Maine Poet Laureate (2000 to 2005) Baron Wormser will read from and discuss his memoir, The Road Washes Out in Spring: A Poet's Memoir of Living Off the Grid.
Thursday, May 10, 7pm - Mystery Book Club discusses Tonight I Said Goodbye by American author Michael Koryta.

Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552
www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm
Tuesday, May 8, 7pm - "Practical Information on Loons and Their Habitat" with naturalist Nordel Gagnon
Monday, May 14, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic for Poetry, Storytelling and Acoustic Music
Tom Diegoli host an Open Mic featuring poetry, acoustic music and storytelling, this month featuring Skip Manning, "Lake Poet." Just sign up when you arrive to get your 5 to 10 minutes of performance time. Listeners are welcome, too! Second Monday of each month.
Tuesday, May 15, 6:30-8:30pm - Spring Concert
Refreshments will be served and music played by the Mountain Aire Strings. Free and open to the public
Tuesday, May 29, 7pm - Currier Art Museum Slide Show: "Anonymous to Aponovich"
Tuesdays, through May 22, 10:30am - For 2 year olds. "Hoppin' Glad!" is a half hour of stories, songs and rhymes celebrating spring and things that hop.
Wednesdays, through May 23, 10:30am - For babies less than 2 years old. Twenty minutes with one simple story, lots of songs, and lap rhymes, followed by a free play period to make new friends.
Thursdays, through May 24, 10:30am - For 3 & 4 year olds. "Hoppin' Glad!" is 45 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes celebrating spring and things that hop.
No registration necessary for Spring storytimes. Guests & older siblings welcome.

Bartlett Rec Adult Education Classes
Bartlett Elementary School
Bartlett (603) 374-1952
Wednesdays, May 9, 16, 23 & 30, 6-8pm - Rubber Stamping
Learn basic stamping techniques to make cards for a variety of occasions. Instruction: $60, Materials: $20.
Thursdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31 & June 7, 6:30-8:45pm - Beginning Painting
Landscapes (winter, summer, fall, moon), Old Man of the Mts, ocean. Acrylics on wood plaques - complete a picture in one session. $60 plus your own supplies (some available for sale).
Mondays, May, 14, 21 & June 4 - Introduction to Furniture Painting
Materials provided; no artistic ability necessary. $40
Mondays, May 14 & 21, June 4 & 11 - Beginning Knitting
Learn the basics and complete a project. Yarn will be provided for the first class, or you may bring your own project. $55
If you are interested in offering a course, call Annette Libby, Director, Bartlett Recreation Department. [email protected]

The Resort Players present Neil Simon's Rumors
Thursday-Saturday, May 10-12, 8pm & Sunday, May 13, 2pm
Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776
A farce/comedy in two acts by Neil Simon, following the evolving rumors during a dinner party.

Stone Mountain Arts Center Presents...
Stone Mountain Arts Center
Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523
www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Everything from Celtic music to chamber music, plus world-class programs unique to the Center. Visit the website for details and directions. Check website often as many shows sell out in advance.
Friday, May 11, 7pm (doors open at 6pm) - Annual Spring Peepers Barn Dance & Silent Auction
To Benefit the Brownfield Public Library. Dance Music provided by DJ Mark Johnson (program director at WMWV). Silent Auction... lots of great items, paintings, pottery, jewelry, gift certificates. For more information, call Rebecca Fuller at (207) 935-2817.
Thursday, May 17, 8pm (doors open at 6pm) - Kris Delmhorst and Mark Erelli
Two great great singer songwriters... you may have heard them on our own WMWV, or on Public Radio's World Cafe.
Friday, May 25, 8pm (doors open at 6pm) - Mamadou Diabate
Grammy nominated Mamadou Diabate is a member of the Mandinka West African jeli (musician caste) family, one of a handful of remaining kora players that are keeping alive the kora tradition. His touring band includes Guinean guitarist Djikoryam Mory Kante, balafonist Bala Kouyat�, Baye Kouyat� on calabash and talking drum, and on bass, American jazz musician Noah Jarrett.

Barnstormers Theatre presents Slow Dance with a Hot Pick-up
Through May 12, 7pm (May 12 matinee at 2pm)
Barnstormers Theatre
Tamworth (603) 323-8500
www.barnstormerstheatre.org
A funny and poignant musical that is a cross between "A Chorus Line" and "They Shoot Horses Don't They." The play explores the phenomenon of marathon contests - this one to win a pick-up truck - and their effects on the people involved. Tickets: $15-$20 (group discounts available)

Chocorua Public Library Events & Programs
Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays, 5-8pm; Thursdays, 1-6pm
Chocorua Public Library
Chocorua (603) 323-8610
Friday, May 11, 11am - Just Like a Tumbleweed: Childhood on the Frontier
Interspersed with the more familiar stories of the children of homesteaders and gold seekers of the 19th and early 20th centuries are stories that reflect the multi-cultural nature of a region shared by children of the Indians, Hispanics, Asians and Blacks for whom the frontier was also home. A NH Humanities Council program - free and open to the public. For more information, contact Susan Hagerstrom, 323-4621
Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm - Knitting Group
The knitting group is currently teaming up with others in the area to create a knitted afghan.
For more information, contact [email protected]

New Vocal Collective Spring Concerts
Friday, May 11, 7:30pm at the First Church of Christ Congregational in North Conway
Sunday, May 13, 4pm at the Jackson Community Church in Jackson
www.newvocalcollective.org
The 15-member Collective celebrates spring with a concert featuring American choral composers, including a collection of Aaron Copland's arrangements of some familiar folk songs, Morten Lauridson's "Mid-Winter Songs" with their mood-setting complicated harmonies as well as the New York Voices' arrangement of Paul Simon's "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" with a Brazilian beat. Guest musicians will participate in "Cloudburst," Eric Whitacre's setting of a poem by Octavio Paz, illustrating the importance of water to a rain-starved people.

Remick Museum presents Cheese Making Workshop
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
Saturday, May 12, 10am-12pm
58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117
www.remickmuseum.org
Learn to make mozzarella cheese, using goat's milk and cow's milk. Children age 14 and up welcome with a parent in attendance. Pre-registration is required.

Jackson Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday 11am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-2pm; Thursday 11am-8pm; Saturday 10am-1pm
125 Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-9731
www.jacksonvillage.net
Tuesday, May 15, 4:30pm (3rd Tuesday each month) - Teen Book Club. All teens are welcome.
Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & May 27, 10am-3pm - Friends of the Jackson Public Library Annual Book Sale at the Jackson Town Hall
Tuesday, May 29 - Book Club discusses Nora Ephron's bestseller I Feel Bad About My Neck
Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Storytime
Stories, songs and a craft. This program is free and open to all preschoolers and their caregivers.

Madison Historical Society presents Oral History Program
Thursday, May 17, 7pm
Madison Historical Society and Museum
Madison Corner, Madison (603) 367-9289
http://ci.madison.nh.us/historical/index.html
A Visit with Mildred Nason Frost, An Oral History of the Early Years in Madison
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September at 7pm. Free and open to the public.

Mountain Top Music Spring Performances, Classes & Lessons
Various locations in Bartlett, North Conway & Conway (603) 356-5995
www.mountaintopmusic.org
Thursday, May 17, 7:30pm & Saturday, May 19, 4pm - Recitals in the new Mountain Top Music Center at 111 Main Street in Conway, across from Salyards Center for the Arts. Join us for a tour of the new facility after the recital.
Friday, May 18, 7:30-10:30pm - Contra Dance
At the Mountain Top Music Center at 111 Main Street, Conway. Music will be by Wall of Sound, a super-group comprised of One Fish Two Fish, Fish of a Feather, the Mountain Top String Band, MTMC string students, The Davis Hill Duo and any other musicians who would like to come and play. All levels are welcome; all dances are taught. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for kids. Call for more information. First and third Friday of each month.
Mountain Top is scheduling students for music lessons and classes; enrollment is underway now. Please call for more information or to register. Classes include Adult Singers Class, Old Time String Band, Music for Babies, a Toddlers' Class, and private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, cello, violin, viola, flute and drums. Visit website for complete listings and details.

Jackson Historical Society Programs, Museum, Art Gallery
Fridays & Saturdays, 12noon-5pm
Jackson Historical Society White Mt Art Gallery & Museum
Route 16/16A, Jackson (603) 383-4060
www.jacksonnhhistory.org
Museum of 19th Century White Mountain Art paintings, interesting artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and antique map collection depicting the life of Jackson residents and visitors. View an amazing 4 1/2 foot wide panorama photograph of Jackson. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, May 17 - Pot Luck meeting (no speaker)

Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert Series
The Barnstormers Theatre
Tamworth (603) 323-8104
www.artstamworth.org
The Arts Council will be holding its Regional Junior Art Show 2007 from 10am-4pm on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20 at Runnells Hall in Chocorua.
Saturday, May 19, 7:30pm - The Bag Boys - Western swing and bluegrass concert-dance season finale at The Brass Heart Inn barn in Chocorua. The musicians - on guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin and dobro - are known for their inventive playing, strong vocal harmonies, and good-natured way with their audiences. Tickets are $17 for adults, $8 for students age 13 and older, and $4 for children age 12 and younger.
Tickets sold at Bayswater Books in Center Harbor, Sandwich General Store, The Other Store in Tamworth, Chinook Cafe in Conway, and The Sound Resort in North Conway. Tickets may also be purchased directly from Arts Council of Tamworth. For more information, call or email.

MWVAA presents Figure Drawing Workshop
Sunday, May 20, 2-5pm
121 Fitness Center
North of the village next to Stan & Dan Ski Shop, North Conway Village (603) 447-4905
www.mwvarts.org/events/index.html
Dick Devellian will demonstrate drawing techniques, followed by students drawing on their own. A partially draped model will be used. Beginners are welcome. Bring a large pad of newsprint paper, large size charcoal, a gum eraser, a small piece of chamois and an easel (if you have one). Member cost is $10, Non-member $15. Please call or email [email protected] to pre-register.

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm
Freedom (603) 539-5176
www.freedompubliclibrary.org
Monday, May 21, 10:30-11:30am - Book Club discusses March by Geraldine Brooks. Copies of this book available at the library one month in advance. New members are always welcome.
Tuesday, May 22, 7pm - Banjos Bones and Ballads
Jeff Warner will present traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place. Tavern songs, banjo tunes, 18th century New England hymns, sailor songs and humorous stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this program. Refreshments will be served. A NH Humanities Council program - free and open to the public.
Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour

Programs & Events at North Conway Library
Monday, Tuesday & Friday, 12-5pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 12-6pm
North Conway Library
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961
www.northconwaylibrary.com/events.html
North Conway Library closed May 14-18. The Library will reopen at 12noon on Monday May 21. Please join us for a Welcome Back party from 3-5 pm. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Librarian Andrea Masters will present a demonstration of the new downloadable audio book program for interested patrons.
Friday, June 1, 10:30am - The TGIF book group meets and discusses both novels and popular nonfiction books with facilitator Jen Bella. Copies of the book that is to be discussed are available at the North Conway Library. First Friday of each month.

Programs & Events at the Madison Library
Mon/Wed/Fri, 2-5pm; Tuesday, 10am-5pm; Thursday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
1985 Village Road, Madison (603) 367-8545
http://ci.madison.nh.us/library/
Fridays, through May 25, 10:30am - Spring story times for preschoolers
Tuesday, May 29, 7pm - Book group discussion of The Places in Between by Rory Stewart. All are welcome.
Thursday, May 31, 7pm - FOML present "Banjoes, Bones and Ballads," a NH Humanities Council program with Jeff Warner. "Tavern songs, banjo tunes, 18th-century New England hymns, sailor songs and humorous stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this informative program." Free and open to the public

Workshops in Story Telling, Blacksmithing, Acting and Directing
Sign-ups start May 25, Workshops start June 25
The Community School
South Tamworth (603) 323-7000 or (603) 323-2078 (Lianne Prentice)
Yeoman's Fund for the Arts is co-sponsoring a series of workshops in Story Telling, Blacksmithing, Acting and Directing, and Local Arts, Artists and Artisans of the 20th Century Cost: $25 per participant. For more information, contact [email protected].

Alice in Wonderland, The Musical
Friday-Sunday, May 25-27 & June 1-2, 7:30pm
Special matinee Sunday, May 27, 2pm
Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse
Main Street, North Conway Village (603) 356-5776
This production is for the entire family, where the audience interacts and becomes part of the show. The cast of Lewis Carroll's adapted classic is made up of 30 local youths and adults. Admission: $6 for 12 & under, $12 for adults

Appalachian Mountain Club Evening Program
Saturday, May 26, 8pm
Appalachian Mountain Club
Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727
www.outdoors.org
The Mt Washington Carriage Road and Glen House - A Pictorial History
Join Howie Wemyss, General Manager of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, for a narrated slide show history of the Carriage Road and the many Glen House hotels from the 1850's to the present. Free and open to the public.

Bartlett Historical Society Programs & Museum
Saturdays, 12noon-2pm
Bartlett Historical Society
Route 16, Glen (603) 383-4110
www.bartletthistory.org
Bartlett Historical Society, just north of Heritage-NH in Glen, presents an evolving historical display relating to the villages of Bartlett: Glen, Lower Bartlett and Bartlett Village. On display isthe "Days before Yesterday" quilt, featuring 35 squares of antique postcard scenes from the villages of Bartlett. The Society is raffling this quilt as its major fundraiser for 2007.
Wednesday, May 30, 7pm - Cemetery Committee meetting
All welcome.
The Society seeks volunteers to assist with new projects, including an oral history program, and to serve on committees. Call Kathi McGraw, 383-6115, for more information.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
Through May 31 - Displaying artwork of Andrea Kennett. Andrea works in watercolor and oils, but occasionally delves into three-dimensional pieces with clay and wood.
Check website for a variety of nature offerings, including Nature Learning Center Bird Walks, Brownfield Bog Bird Walks, Birding by Ear, African Wildlife, and the Annual Meeting and Field Day on Saturday, May 12 (tours, hikes, and a picnic lunch).

Pottery & Crafts at The Artery
Tuesday-Saturday
The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio
Timberland Plaza, Route 16, North Conway (603) 356-7725
www.arteryinc.com
Wednesdays, 6-9:30pm - Ladies Night Out - Cost is $7 studio fee, plus piece, and $2 for firing. BYOB and a snack to share. Call for reservations.

After School Program with Crafts: Kid's Kaleidoscope
Monday-Friday, 3:15-5pm
Bartlett (603) 374-1952
Kid's Kaleidoscope is an after school program that is open to grades K-4. A snack, story, homework time, craft and organized game time is offered. For details, contact Amanda DeSilva or Annette Libby, Director, Bartlett Recreation Department - [email protected]

School for the Performing Arts Summer Theatre Camp Registration
July 23-August 10
The Brass Heart Inn
88 Philbrick Neighborhood Road, Chocoura (603) 323-8561 or (603) 323-8500
www.barnstormerstheatre.org
Barnstormers Summer Theatre Camp explores the various tools actors use in creating a role for performance.
Monday-Friday, July 23-27 - Session One: Ages 8 & Up
Monday-Friday, August 6-10 - Session Two: Ages 5- 7
Registration is required; for all levels of experience. For more information/registration form, please call, email or check us out on the web.

Registration for P-Nut Theatre Camp for Children
Monday-Friday, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-August 3
East Conway Grange Hall
East Conway (207) 935-4505
P-Nut Theatre provides kids with a taste of show business with script writing, painting sets and performing singing and dancing numbers. For ages 3 through teens. Sponsored by the White Mountain Center for Creative Development.

Fundraising Best Practices: Is YOUR Board Ready, Willing and ?
Tuesday, May 8, 8-9:30am
Littleton Regional Hospital Conference Center - Conference Rooms 1 & 2
600 St. Johnsbury Road, Littleton
This peer learning and networking opportunity with CONFR brings together fundraising colleagues to share strategies for creating comprehensive development programs. Free.

Littleton Historical Society Program on Willowdale
Wednesday May 9
Community House
Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-1608 or (603) 444-6435 or (603) 444-5816
Local historian Joan Noyes shares her research into the lost community of "Willowdale," on the banks of the Ammonoosuc River. The program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, contact [email protected]

Mindful Things: Write to Remember
Fridays, May 11 & 18, June 1 & 8, 1pm
Littleton Area Senior Center
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050
The more you remember the more you can remember. Writing about one memory pulls up others. In this workshop author Rebecca Rule leads lots of memory-evoking exercises to create word pictures. Some of the writing we produce will be scripted into Mindful Things: Community Created Theater. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact [email protected]

FloraLatte Artist Exhibit & Reception
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm.
FloraLatte
17 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-7600 or (802) 765-4941
www.floralatte.com
Friday, May 11, 5-7pm - Artist Reception: Cecily Herzig
Displaying through June 10. "Crayon Creatures: Birds, Bats, & Bunnies," a selection of crayon and wax pastel drawings created over the last year by Cecily Herzig in collaboration with her son. A sample of images is on view at http://www.usedlipstick.com.

Events & Films at The Colonial: Open for Summer 2007!
The Colonial Theatre
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422
www.BethlehemColonial.org
Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12, 7:30 pm & Saturday matinee, 1pm - Profile High School Players present "Pippin", a musical about a young prince who longed to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. Tickets $7 adults, $5 students, Matinee $5
Friday-Tuesday, May 18-23, 7:30pm - Film: The Lives of Others
At once a political thriller and human drama, a chilling portrait of polite totalitarianism.
Thursday, May 24, 7pm - Profile Jazz Band Premier Concert
Join the Profile Jazz Band for their initial concert featuring special guest, All New England High School Jazz Vocalist Chanterelle Vienneau. Free admission, donations welcome.
Friday-Tuesday, May 25-30, 7:30pm - Film: Breach
Filled with tension, deception and bravura acting, a crackling tale of real-life espionage that doubles as a compelling psychological drama.

NHMEA Middle School Festival
Saturday May 12
Littleton High School
Littleton
New Hampshire Music Educators Association presents its annual Middle School Festival, an all-day affair for 6th-8th graders. They will be practicing all day and have a concert in the evening. Three groups perform: Chorus, Band and Orchestra.

League of NH Craftsmen Jewelry Artisan Demonstrations
Saturdays, 11am-3pm
Littleton League of NH Craftsmen Retail Gallery
81 Main Street, at the Village Book Store, Littleton (603) 444-1099
www.nhcrafts.org/littleton.htm
The Littleton League of NH Craftsmen is presenting jewelry demonstrations in May, with state-juried artists exploring a different metalwork technique each week. Free and open to the public.
May 12 - Paulette Werger will discuss Keum Boo, a gold-on-silver technique from Japan and Korea. Hand-cut pieces of 24K gold foil are applied to the surface of another pure metal, like sterling or fine silver; this technique produces a rich gold color, while actually using very little gold.
May 19 - Carol Babineau will work with precious metal clay.
May 26 - Joe DeRobertis, the artist who created the metal tree outside the Village Book Store, will demonstrate making mixed-metal cuff bracelets.

Performances, Films & Events at Catamount Arts
Monday-Friday, 1-6pm
Catamount Arts
139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559
or (802) 748-2600
www.catamountarts.com
Displaying in the Main Gallery: Isaac Graham - "Invisible Walls" - Oil Paintings
Displaying in Gallery II: Chip Troiano - "Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon" - Digital Photography
Nightly, 7pm (second show at 9pm on Saturdays - Film Series
May 4-11 - The Lives of Others
May 12-17 - 2006 Academy Award Nominated Short Films
May 18-24 - Days of Glory
May 25-31 - The Wind That Shakes the Barley
Saturday, May 12, 10am-12noon - "Water Colors"
Beginning water colors
Saturday, May 12, 7:30pm - Classical Concert Series
Featuring local and area musicians under the leadership of Rachael Elliott at East Burke Congregational Church. By donation.
Friday, May 18, 7:30pm - Joe Davidian with Barry Sahagian & The Catamount Jazz Ensemble At the North Congregational Church, Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT. Advance Tickets: $10 Adults; $9 Members & Seniors; $8 Students & Children. Tickets at the Door: $12 Adults; $10 Members & Seniors; $8 Students & Children
Sunday, May 27, 4pm - Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon
Barry Sahagian & The Catamount Jazz Ensemble. $7

A Visit with Abraham Lincoln
Monday, May 14, 8:30am
Lisbon Regional School
25 Highland Avenue, Lisbon (603) 838-6672
Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Steve Wood in this living history program, begins this program with a recounting of his early life and ends with a reading of the Gettysburg Address. Along the way he comments on the debates with Stephen Douglas, his run for the presidency, and the Civil War. A NH Humanities Council program - free and open to the public. Contact: Kathleen Campbell.

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.
Thursday, May 17, 6:30-8pm - Sound Circle
With the pure tone of a crystal bowl, participants will sound as a group, exploring the nature of sounding with the voice using sustained tones and group creations. If time permits, other instrumental sounds may be introduced for the group to experience. Suggested donation $5.

Littleton High School Performance: Seussical - the Musical
Thursday-Saturday, May 17-19, 7pm; Matinee May 19, 2pm
Littleton High School
"Anything's Possible!" Adults and children of all ages will enjoy this LHS Players production full of singing, dancing and plenty of laughs. Join the Cat in the Hat, Horton, the Whos and many more wacky and wonderful characters. The audience can meet some of the characters at the matinee performance. Tickets $7/adults, $5/students and seniors. For more information, contact [email protected].

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events & Programs
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.
Calling All Artists for the Altered Book Project - Artists are invited to transform existing books into works of art, which will then be displayed at the Athenaeum and auctioned on May 18. For more information, please call Irwin Gelber at 748-8291.
Friday, May 18, 7:30pm - Annual St. Johnsbury Gala
Food and spirits, plus an exhibit and auction of altered books and "The Way We Were," an exhibit of photographs of turn-of-the century St. Johnsbury from the Athenaeum's archives and other sources. Tickets are $35 and are available at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum.
Mondays, 11am - Story Time in the Children's Library. All ages are welcome.
First and 3rd Monday each month, 6-8pm - Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group
Veteran and new writers invited. Contact Bill and Sharon Biddle at 633-2617 or Jenny and John MacKenzie at 592-3138.

Sugar Hill Artisans' Guild Meetings
Saturday, May 19, 10am-2pm
Carolina Crapo Memorial Building
Route 117/Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-8431
All fabric artisans welcome. Bring bag lunch. First and third Saturdays of each month.
For more information, contact [email protected].

Arts Coordinating Team ("ACT I") Meeting
Monday, May 21, 2:45pm
Lisbon Regional School
Those interested in this school/community partnership are invited to contact Carol Herzig at 838-5545, Lila Hall-Nilsen at 838-6672, or to email the Alliance at [email protected].

Ten Hours Until Dawn - Blizzard of 1978
Wednesday, May 23, 1pm
Lisbon Regional School
25 Highland Avenue, Lisbon (603) 838-6672
During the height of the Blizzard of 1978, the pilot boat Can Do, with five men onboard, set out from Gloucester to assist a lost Coast Guard boat and an oil tanker in a Mayday situation. Find out what happened on that awful night when seas became skyscrapers and 100 mile per hour winds battered New England. A NH Humanities Council program - free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Kathleen Campbell.

Lisbon Landaff Lyman Area Historical Society presents Civil War Program
Wednesday, May 23, 7pm
Lisbon Town Hall
(603) 838-6146 or (603) 838-2228
An evening with Dr. Leonard J. (Joe) Nyberg, Jr., Civil War historian, collector and author, will include an informal presentation about his great-grandfather's experiences while serving his country during the Civil War and the display of personal effects and artifacts. The program is free and open to the public.
Lisbon Area Historical Society meets every other month downstairs in the Lisbon Public Library in the Pickwick-Clough Room. The public is welcome to attend meetings and visit the historical room.

The Gallery at WREN offers Art Classes & Workshops
Daily, 10am-5pm
2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603)869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
WREN events include everything from networking meetings to specialized seminars and artist opportunities. Check website for complete listings.
Artist Opportunity - Design and paint original art banners for Bethlehem's Main Street. If you are interested, please contact Joan Reed at (603) 869-2423 and leave a message with your name and contact info.

The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am-4pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-4pm
The ARTS Gallery
28 Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300
www.lisbonartsgallery.com
Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a not for profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. The Featured Artist for May is Alicia Beck
Artists Wanted to Exhibit: Annual Fields of Lupine Art Show on June 9th & 10th in Sugar Hill. Spaces will be available indoors or out. Art of all mediums is welcome. The art show is being hosted by The ARTS Gallery & the Franconia Chamber of Commerce. For more info email Kathy Stevens or call Maxine Aldrich at 823-8000. Registration forms also available on the gallery website.

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
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

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.

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.

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 9th Annual Summer Breeze Art Show will take place on the back lawn of Peabody and Smith Realty on Main Street in Franconia on Saturday, July 7. Applications and application fee are due June 1. For information and an application, please contact Lynn Driscoll either by phone at: (603) 823-8135 or by email at: [email protected].

Register Now for Summer: Chorus of Westerly's Music at Ogontz Choral Symposia
Saturday-Friday, July 7-13 and July 14-20
Camp Ogontz
Lyman (401) 596-8663
www.chorusofwesterly.org
The Chorus of Westerly, Rhode Island hosts Music at Ogontz, an annual Choral Symposium with renowned British choral conductor Sir David Willcocks. Two week-long symposia, with internationally-acclaimed conductors and voice teachers, provide an extraordinary opportunity for singers, church musicians and choral conductors to work on repertoire and choral interpretation in an intimate and unspoiled retreat at Camp Ogontz in Lyman, NH. For information or to register, call or visit the website.

Curious George Cottage Activities Schedule
Rey Center
Town Square, Waterville Valley
(603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308
www.curiousgeorgecottage.org
Saturdays, 10am- 12noon - Hans Rey's Chalk-Talks
Nat Scrimshaw sketches and discusses what he draws, creating work for a new series of books that will feature Hans and Margret's Rey's Whiteblack the Penguin as he explore the world and learns about different places and their ecologies and people.
Saturdays, 4:30pm - Literary Discussion Group
Enjoy potluck hors d'oeuvres and beverages and discuss a variety of poetry, short fiction and drama. Cost is $5, free for Curious George Cottage pass holders.
Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30pm - The Writers Group
Read your own work to a peer group of writers and get the valuable feedback every writer needs.
Tuesdays, 4:30-6pm - Fly Tying
Whether you've been making your own flies for years, and would like to see some new techniques and patterns to try; or, if you're brand new to the craft and want to learn the fundamentals, we tie one or two flies per session. Newcomers will be guided through a beginner fly by Dan Newton. All materials and tools are provided. Children under 12 need parental guidance.
June 9, 1-4 pm, Free Teachers' Workshop: Integrating Art History into Your Classroom, with Rachel Belmont of Arts Smarts: An Interdisciplinary Gallery Education Program through Plymouth State University's Art Department. For details, call 677-2180 or Email: [email protected]

Waterville Valley Concert Series in Town Square
Saturday, May 26, 6pm
Town Square
Village Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-8175
www.waterville.com/summer/events.asp
Free concerts, open to the public - Smoken plays in May

Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm
Lincoln Public Library
22 Church Street, (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/
Tuesday, May 15, 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.
Wednesdays, 7-9pm - Game Night at Father Roger Bilodeau Community Center, 194 Pollard Road
A rotating schedule of Scrabble, Chess, Backgammon & Cribbage. All ages and abilities welcome, free and open to the public. Call for information.
Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Knitting/Crocheting Group
All levels are welcome and instruction is available.

Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
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 photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, hotels and inns, and personal memorabilia from the 1890s to the present.
Middle Earth Music Hall Spring Schedule
Ongoing Programs - See website for specifics
Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748
www.memh.com
Thursday, May 10 - Falcon Ridge "Most Wanted" Showcase
Friday, May 11 - Dr. Burma
Thursday, May 17 - Open Mic
Friday, May 18 - John Gorka
Saturday, May 19 - Ruthless Geezers
Wednesday, May 23 - Open Mic
Thursday, May 24 - Linda Warnaar & Micah Carbonneau
Friday, May 25 - Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
Saturday, May 26 - The Toughcats
Wednesday, May 30 - Open Mic
Thursday, May 31 - Backshed String Band

Alumni Hall Programs & Exhibits
Seasonal hours: 12noon-4pm on the following dates:
May 8-10 and 12-13
Alumni Hall Cultural Center
75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500
www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumihallmainpag.html
Wednesday, May 30, 7:30pm - Abenaki Author Book Readings
Abenaki author Trudy Ann Parker will read from her two published books, Aunt Sarah and Little Snow, Big Snow. Accompanying the readings will be the presentation of photos and objects from traditional Abenaki culture. Admission to the program is by donation; refreshments served.
Thursday, May 31, 7:30pm - Flute Concert
Award-winning Native American flutist Joseph Firecrow will perform a solo concert. Ken Burns chose some of Fire Crow's music to be included on the soundtrack for his documentary "Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery." Concert admission is $5 per person; under 17 years, admission is $3. Both Native American performers will appear in traditional, ceremonial dress. www.cowasuckabenaki.org
An exhibit of photographs by Franz Nicolay of Holderness/Plymouth and Amy Wright of Woodsville is on display and open to the public at Alumni Hall. Admission is free.
An exhibit of photos from this year's Al Stevens Regional Photo Contest has moved to the Grafton County Courthouse and is open for public viewing. The courthouse is located on Route 10 in North Haverhill and is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Scottish Country Dancing
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Fairlee Town Hall
Route 5, Fairlee VT (603) 353-4647
www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html
You don't have to be Scottish or wear a kilt to enjoy it. 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 necessary, beginners are welcome. Cost is $3. Sponsored by the Boston Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

Pease Public Library Programs & Events
1 Russell St., Plymouth (603) 536-2616
http://www.pe asepubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, May 9, 7pm - "Drawing the Curtain: Unveiling Daily Life in Afghanistan" with linguist, feltmaker and photographer Rachel Lehr, founder of Rubia, the Afghan Women's Handwork project.. Her presentation includes a traveling Afghan Culture Trunk of domestic artifacts she has collected during her frequent stays in the villages of Afghanistan.
Wednesday, May 16, 7pm - Book Discussion: West of Kabul, East of New York
Afghan American author Tamin Ansary tells the truths about dislocation, heritage, home, family, and religion that affirm as well as sadden life. The discussion will be led by Sandra LeBeau. A NH Humanities Council program - free and open to the public.
Mondays, 10am - Toddler Time for parents and children up to 36 months. Sessions run for approximately 30 minutes.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Storyhours for ages 3 to 5.

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
Wednesday, May 9, 7pm - PSU Chamber Players
The Chamber Players include student groups such as the trumpet ensemble, flute choir, saxophone quartet, clarinet choir, brass quintet and woodwind trio, as well as piano ensembles. Smith Recital Hall. Call for free tickets.
Sunday, May 13, 3pm - Pemi Choral Society Spring Concert
Traditional Mother's Day concert presented by the 125-voice regional chorus. Free ticket required; donations accepted at the door. Hanaway Theatre.

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.
May 10 - Kate Chadbourne tells Irish folkltales and medieval legends and often embellishes them with harp accompaniment. Kate holds a Ph.D. in Celtic from Harvard, where she teaches courses in Irish language, folklore, literature and storytelling.
May 17 - Dr. Bonnie Marshall, who serves as a museum teacher at the Museum of New Hampshire History, specializes in topics pertaining to Russian, Balkan, and Armenian cultures. Her program will include some Armenian tales from her new book, The Flower of Paradise and Other Armenian Tales, as well as some White Mountain folktales.
May 24 - Jo Putnam, Peterborough NH
May 31 - Season Ending Storytelling Gala - Dinner & a smorgasbord of tales told by a variety of tellers
Live music in the pub on Friday evenings:
May 11 - Jill Ducsai - Sandwich Rock 'n Roll singer
May 18 - Jimmy Alba - Lakes Region musical mainstay
May 25 - Peter Lawlor -Easy listening classic rock and folk

Yeoman's Fund for the Arts Gilbert & Sullivan Sings
Saturday, May 12, 7:30pm
Town Hall
Center Sandwich (603) 323-8046 or (603) 284-7569
The scene will be set by storyteller Marion Posner, Allan DiBiase will be at the keyboard and Peggy Johnson will direct Sing It Again! - a compilation of songs, with selected scenes and soloists, from the timeless masters of light opera... and heavy fun. Singers and non-singing audience are all welcome. BYO score if you have one; some will be available. Admission to sing is free, though contributions are important, too. For more information, contact [email protected].

Mad Hats & Beauteous Bonnets Workshop at Coppertoppe
Sunday, May 20, 1-3pm
Coppertoppe Lodge & Retreat Center
8 Range Road, Hebron (603) 744-3636 or (866) 846-3636
www.coppertoppe.com
Participants can bring a hat or hats to decorate, any frills they've collected, and ideas or questions. Tools and assorted decorations/frills will be provided. The Divine Inspirations! trunk show will include decorated hats (plus a few blank hats), beaded bags, quilted jackets and exotic decorating materials. The hat decorating workshops will be 1-2pm and 2-3pm. Luncheon will be served 12noon-1pm. Snacks and beverages are included in the $15 fee; $20 with lunch. Call or email to reserve a place by May 14.

Campton Historical Society presents Logging Railroads
Monday, May 21, 7:30pm
Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building)
Route 175S, Campton Hollow (603) 726-7752 or (603) 726-3804
www.watervillevalleyregion.com/HistoricalSociety/
Author Bill Gove of Williamstown, Vt. discusses his most recent railroad book, Logging Railroads Along the Pemigewasset River. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments served. Handicap accessible. Contact: Jim Parziale

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 May 19 - 2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition
The BFA degree is a four-year program of study in studio art or graphic design for students interested in graduate study or a career as a professional designer or artist. During their senior year, BFA candidates develop a body of work through which they explore a range of themes, styles, and techniques.


Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Open daily 10am-6pm
Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center
Campton Falls Marketplace
Routes 49 and 175, Campton (603) 726-7101
www.artisticroots.com
Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects.
Numerous classes available, check website for details.
Displaying through May - Pottery Group Show
Tuesday, May 22, 1-4pm or Wednesday, May 23, 10am-1pm - Collage Container Art
All materials and tools provided, including various containers for you to create a one-of-a-kind organizer for your art supplies or other things. Learn how to cover and decorate cylinders, boxes and other shapes. Cost: $10/class, Materials: $12/class
Fridays, through June 29, 10:15-11:15am - Minds Over Matter: "Slap On That Paint!" This class will help children to explore and create works based on their own original ideas. Ages 9 months to 5 years; no drop-offs, parents must accompany children. $7 per class, includes materials.
Thursdays, May 10 & 17, 1-4pm - Summer Landscapes in Watercolor
Step-by-step illustrated lessons with live demonstrations of watercolor tips techniques. Advanced Beginner/Intermediate, Teen/Adult. Class fee $10. Participants should bring their own materials and supplies if they have them; watercolor kits available for use at $10 per class.
Thursdays, May 10-June 4, 9am-12noon - Still Life Oil Painting
Learn to set up a canvas for painting, mix true colors on the palette, "see" the still life and paint it on the canvas to create a realistic image, focusing on design. Six-week course for beginner to advanced. Full course: $120, includes easel. Supply list will be provided prior to class.
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.

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.

Holderness Free Library Programs & Events
Monday & Wednesday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-1pm
Routes 113 and 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066
www.holdernessfreelibrary.org
Saturdays, 11am-12noon - Knit & Stitch
A relaxed program to visit and work on individual projects such as knitting, needlepoint, crochet, rug hooking, etc. Just drop in, all are welcome.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

phone: 323-7302 email: [email protected] web: www.aannh.org



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