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Colebrook Public Library Programs &
Events
126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808 Tuesday, June 19, 10am - 2007 Summer Reading Program Kickoff: Reading Road Trip USA with storyteller Simon Brooks. The program will include reading books, games and an art activity. Tuesdays, June 26 & July 3, 10am - Summer reading program for ages 7-12 Wednesdays, June 27 & July 4, 10am - Summer reading program for ages 3-6 Thursday, June 28, 10am - Summer reading program for ages 6-36 months (each child must be accompanied by an adult). Explore books, sing songs, do fingerplays and enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic on the lawn. Friday, June 29, 10am-3pm - Annual Book Sale - This is the largest book sale held in the North Country. Both adults' and children's selections. Homemade bake sale. For more information, contact clebrook@ncia.net Stratford Old Home Day
Saturday, June 30, 11am Hollow Road, Stratford (603) 636-1602 The theme for this year's parade, which starts at 11am, is "Life in the Great North Woods." A free lunch will be served at noon; donations welcome. Displays of old cars, tractors and antique gas-powered engines, games including a sawdust scramble and a greased pole, and a skillet throwing contest, plus a petting zoo. Richard Havrda provides afternoon music. Cohos Historical Society Marion Blodgett
Museum
Open House
Saturday, June 30, 10am-2pm Hollow Road/Bog Road, Stratford Hollow, North Stratford (603) 922-8337 www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org Open House & Plant Sale, during Stratford Old Home Day, for viewing historical displays. Meetings: Every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm throughout the summer. Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm
Museum
Monday-Friday 11am-1pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Route 145, Stewartstown (7 miles north of Colebrook) (603) 237-5500 www.poorefamily.homestead.com Historic and educational site illustrating life in the northernmost region of NH prior to rural electrification. Sunday, July 1, 11am-4pm - 13th Annual Open Barn & Celebration Celebrating our founder's 122nd birthday with free birthday cake & lemonade. Pack a picnic basket and stay a spell. Outdoor Concert at 1pm featuring music by Folk Tree. Donations: $8 per adult; accompanied children under 12 are free. Colebrook & Pittsburg Independence Day
Celebrations
Wednesday, July 4 (603) 538-7003 or (603) 538-6540 www.northcountrychamber.org Events in Colebrook start at 7am and include a pancake breakfast, kid's fishing derby and chicken BBQ. The Fourth of July Parade starts at 11am on Main Street, with a theme of "A Day at the Races." Events in Pittsburg at Murphy Dam begin at 10am with a flea market, and continue with a kid's fishing derby, pony rides, T-Ball, Little League & Benefit Home Run Derby. A chicken BBQ & music continue from 6pm until the fireworks at dusk. Connecticut River Art Group
Opportunities
(603) 538-9542 or (802) 266-3687 http://yankeeimages.tripod.com/ConnRiverArtists/ The Connecticut River Artist Group is sponsring a Summer Plein Air Paintout and Art in the Park Exhibition July 26-29. Artists from throughout NH, VT, ME, MA and Quebec are invited to participate, collaborate with fellow artists and paint "en plein air" at beautiful locations throughout the Connecticut Lakes Region and the northern Connecticut River Valley. Participating artists may also exhibit at a cumulative Art in the Park Exhibition on Sunday,. Registration is required; deadline is July 15. Contact Brenda Kenney at bkenney@ncia for details. As part of the Pittsburg Old Home Day Celebration August 18, the group is sponsoring a "People's Choice" Art Show, featuring the work of area visual artists. Registration forms are due August 11. To receive a registration form by mail, or for further information, call 603-538-9542, or email bkenney@ncia.net. Colebrook Area Historical Society Exhibit &
Programs
Saturdays, June, July & August, 10am-2pm 2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall 17 Bridge Street, Colebrook 603) 237-4070 www.colebrookmainstreet.org/Colebrook.htm Maps, photographs, manuscripts, court records, business/organizational records, and local history items. Approximately 15,000 artifacts including fine arts, folk arts, costuming, textiles, household goods and more. Handicap accessible. Programs offered annually on the 2nd Thursday of the Month from May through September. Bi-annual newsletter. |
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Events, Workshops & Classes at The
Mount Washington
Ongoing The Mount Washington Hotel Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752 www.brettonwoods.com Lecture Series in the Conservatory 8:30-9:30pm Thursday, June 21 - The Variable Sun and Its Impact on Earth with Prof. Eberhard Moebius, UNH Monday, June 25 - Sports on the Silver Screen with Dr. Harvard Sitkoff, UNH 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." Colonel Town Recreation Events &
Activities
Colonel Town Recreation Center 16 High Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3321 www.myrecdept.com/nh/lancaster/default2.asp Thursday, June 21 - End of School Year Colonel Town Dances Students finishing grades 1-4 at 6-7:30pm and students finishing grades 5-8 at 7:30-9pm. $4 June 28-August 9 - Arts & Crafts Five-week class where children can use their skills and imagination to create "masterpieces." All skill levels welcome. Ages 5-7: 1:30-2:30pm and ages 8-12: 3-4pm. No class July 5 or 19. Cost: $26, $31 Non-resident Stark Old Time Fiddler's Contest
Sunday, June 24, 12noon-9pm Lancaster Fairgrounds Route 3, Lancaster (603) 636-2106 or (603) 636-1325 www.lancasterfair.com/fiddlerscontest/ Outdoor contests with beautiful mountain views include six divisions, with ages ranging from 5 to 85 competing for cash prizes and trophies. The Ways of the Woods traveling exhibit will be on site, as well as crafters and food vendors. Classic cars will be on display. Bring picnic baskets and blankets; rain or shine. Price: Adults - $8, Under 13 - $5 Weeks Memorial Library Programs &
Events
Weeks Memorial Library 128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352 http://lancasternh.org/ Wednesday, June 27, 1pm - North Country Kids, Books and the Arts Performance: Steve Blunt Tuesday, July 3, 10am - Story Hour for the smallest children. First and third Tuesdays Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour for pre- schoolers Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs
Thursdays, 7pm, unless otherwise noted Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004 www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/Weeks/WeeksEve nts.html June 28 - Hiking the Continental Divide with Stacy Boone An evening of high adventure about a 3100-mile journey hiking the grueling Continental Divide Trail from Mexico to Canada. Come early and bring a picnic supper, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. All programs are free and the public is invited. 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 June - Wood: Rough & Smooth by Bob & Donna Paradis and John Chandoha 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. Lancaster Historical Society Flea
Market
Sunday, July 1, 7am-2pm (or later depending on weather) Located at the southerly intersection of Routes 2 and 3 in Lancaster Antiques, collectibles, fine crafts. Refreshments available on the grounds, with proceeds to support the Lancaster Historical Society and the Holton House Museum. Free for patrons. (Small fee to exhibit.) For more information, contact Bnewton1@ne.rr.com Whitefield Historical Society
Thursdays, thorugh September 27, 2-4pm Whitefield Historical Society Museum downstairs in Laconia Savings Bank 22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466 Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. For more information, contact bonfletcher@yahoo.com Summer Band Concerts on Whitefield
Common
Monday, July 2, 8pm Whitefield Common (877) 788-2530 or (603) 788-2530 www.northerngatewaychamber.org Local musicians playing from a lovely old bandstand on Mondays throughout the summer |
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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 Stories" 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 (rebeccarule@metrocast.net) serves as story-gatherer in residence, facilitating story-sharing sessions and writing workshops, recording the stories for preservation. If you would like more information, would like to be interviewed, or know someone who might have some good stories to tell, email or call Becky. On Wednesday, June 20, Becky and photographer Eric Kaminsky will share their work and invite audience members to join in with stories, memories and comments. At the Northern Forest Heritage Park, Berlin. Free and open to the public. All generations welcome. Call 323-7302 or 466-5190 for details. Berlin Public Library Programs &
Events
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm Berlin Public Library 270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210 Thursday, June 21, 11am - Kick Off of Summer Reading Program: Reading Roadtrip Special Guest: Magician Peter Boie at the Berlin Recreation Department on First Avenue. Door prizes, bingo, raffles, games, baked goods Wednesday, June 27, 3pm - Reading Roadtrip Summer Reading Program for grades 2-7 begins Subsequent programs are on Thursdays, 3-4pm Thursdays, 10-11am - Reading Roadtrip Children's Story Hour Summer Reading Program for grades PreK-2 For more information, contact Kathy at inez@ncia.net St. Kieran Presents Josee Vachon in
Concert
Thursday, June 21, 7pm St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028 www.stkieranarts.org/schedule2007.html In celebration of Quebec's upcoming 400th birthday and the St. Jean Baptiste holiday weekend, this highly popular bilingual folk artist will fill the hall with traditional Quebecois songs and music, stories and dance tunes. Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for students and are available at the door. Material Girls Quilt Guild has created and donated a quilt to be raffled for the benefit of St. Kieran. Tickets on sale at the Art Center office, with the winning ticket drawn at the Josee Vachon concert. Flea Market & Craft Fair
Sunday, June 24, 10am-4pm Gorham Common Route 2/16 Junction, Gorham (603) 752-6060 Alternate Sundays through September. Call for more information or to reserve a table. Randolph Public Library Programs &
Events
June: Saturday, 10am-12noon July & August: Monday 7-9am, Wednesday 10am-12noon & 3-5pm, Saturday 10am-12noon Randolph Public Library Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408 Wednesday, June 27, 10am - North Country Kids, Books and the Arts Performance: Steve Blunt at the Randolph Municipal Building Wednesday, July 4 - Annual Randolph Tea Call for Artisans: The library is seeking artists and craftspeople to participate in an exhibit as part of the 2nd Annual Docks On The Moose Duck Race on Saturday, July 7. The exhibit will be on a dry, flat field bordering Rt.2 and the Moose River. Food and music will add to the excitement along with other activities. The Race begins at 1:00. Only outside spaces are available for exhibit, with a charge of $15 for each 10x10 tent space. Tents are required for each participant and registration deadline is June 30th. For more information email Karen at bloomingart@gmail.com or call Denise Demers at 466-2587. Chapel Arts New England Monthly Hymn
Sing
Sunday, July 1, 5-6pm Chapel Arts New England 13 Glen Road, Gorham (603) 723-1849 www.chapelartsne.com/schedule.html Donations welcome for Hymn Sings and Contests. Independence Celebrations at Gorham
Friday-Wednesday, June 29-July 4, 10am-10pm Gorham Common Gorham (603) 466-2549 www.northernwhitemtnchamber.org/events.html Featured events include Miller Amusement Carnival, Fireman's Muster, Horseshoe Tournament, Classic Car Show, Battle of the Teens Bands, Bike Night, Kiddies Parade with special guest Bobo the Clown and fireworks above the Common. 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 Museum, River
Tours & Artisans Gift Shop
Mondayday-Friday, 10am-4pm 961 Main Street, Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-7202 www.northernforestheritage.org Northern Forest Heritage Park preserves and interprets the history of the working forest and celebrates the multi-cultural heritage of the Great North Woods Region. |
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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, June 19, 4:30pm - Teen Book Club (third Tuesday each month) discusses Peter and the Starcatchers All teens welcome. Tuesday, June 26 - Summer Reading Program: Reading Road Trip School age children are invited; free and open to all. Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Storytime Stories, songs and a craft. This program is free and open to all preschoolers and their caregivers. Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991 www.tinmtn.org Tuesday, June 19, 7-8:30pm & Wednesday, June 20, 6-9pm - Introduction to Fly Fishing Join members of the Saco Valley Anglers for this field study course that will teach how to tie flies, then take to the river to put them to use. SVA provide practice rods and all of the equipment necessary to tie the flies. Saturday, June 23, 9am-12noon - Nature Pastels Artist Stan Bodkins will provide instruction in the use of pastels for capturing the beauty of landscapes and other natural findings. Call for reservations. Saturday, June 23, 1-4pm - Summer Wanderings Explore the trails of TMCC and adjacent lands, including a wetland, a pitch pine forest and a stand of mature hemlocks. Mondays, June 25 and July 9 & 23, 3-6pm - Plein Air Watercolors Valley artist Ed Cooke leads this course for beginner and intermediate painters. Much of the course will be "plein air" (in the outdoors), where we can take full advantage of natural light. Sessions will take place at the Nature Learning Center and on location along the Swift River, with the Center as a poor weather option. Each session will be followed by a group critique. Saturday, June 30, 7-9:30pm - Full Moon Paddle Explore the waters and wetlands of Brownfield Bog with your own canoe or borrow ours. Call for reservations. 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/ Saturdays, 10am-1pm - Art Show in the Chick Room - Nancy Marsden's oil paintings featured Tuesday, June 19, 7pm - Journeys to the Edge discussion of Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson, led by scholar Frumie Selchen. This is the first in a three-part series of New Hampshire Humanities Council programs Tuesday, June 26, 7pm - "Before Peyton Place: In Search of the Real Grace Metalious," presented by Robert Perreault. A NH Humanities Council program sponsored by the Friends of Madison Library. Friday, June 29, 10:30am - Show-and-Tell Story Time Listen to some motorcycle stories and see real motorcycles up close. Monday, July 2, 2-5pm - Summer Reading Programs begin for kids, teens and adults, featuring kids' book, video and game sale. Conway Public Library Events &
Programs
Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm Conway Public Library Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552 www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm Wednesdays, June 20 & 27, 10:30am - Story Time for Wee Ones age 3 and under. No registration necessary. Guests and older siblings always welcome. Saturday, June 23, 11am-1pm - Summer Reading Kick Off for 2007 with special guest Mango Groove Steel Drum Band - Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch. You can also sign the kids up for "Reading Road Trip USA" for readers 15 and under or for the Smart Start Skills Program for pre-readers. Free fun for the whole family Tuesday, June 26 at 4pm - Currier Art Museum Slide Show "In This Together." Registration required. Age 6 and older. MWV Children's Museum Activities & Events Wednesday-Friday, 9am-3pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-2pm Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum 2936 White Mt Highway, North Conway (603) 356-2992 www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org Tour the space, the exhibits and all the museum has to offer. Admission $5, children under age 1 are free. You may leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge. June 20-24 - Music June 27-July 1 - Play dough June 29, 9am-12pm - North Conway Fire Engine visits the Museum June 30 - Ice Cream Social Freedom Public Library Events &
Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm Freedom (603) 539-5176 www.freedompubliclibrary.org Featured Artist for June - Mark Feuerborn Wednesday, June 20, 1-2:30pm - Dan Grady and his Marvelous Marionette Medley Come to the Freedom Elementary School for the Summer Reading Program kickoff with Dan Grady and his Marvelous Marionette Medley. www.puppetmandan.com Tuesday, June 26, 9am-3pm - Tate House Museum Freedom Public Library Book Club travels to Portland for a visit to the Tate House, built in 1755. We will meet at the Library at 9am, car pool to Portland and eat in the "parlor" at this historic house museum. Contact Lee Fritz at 539-4868 or leefritz@hotmail.com. Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour Auditions for New Vocal Collective Wednesday, June 20, 5-8:30pm Conway Methodist Church Main Street, Conway Village (603) 303-0223 www.newvocalcollective.org If you like to sing a variety of music from Bach to Billy Joel, have a strong voice and some music reading skills, come for the assignment of voice parts. Bring your own piece; a pianist will be available. The Collective meets Tuesday nights from September to June. Bartlett Historical Society Programs &
Museum
Saturdays, 12noon-2pm Bartlett Historical Society Route 16 (at Linderhof Strauss), Glen (603) 383-4110 www.bartletthistory.org Bartlett Historical Society presents an evolving historical display relating to the villages of Bartlett: Glen, Lower Bartlett and Bartlett Village. On display is the "Days before Yesterday" quilt, featuring 35 squares of antique postcard scenes from the villages of Bartlett, at the TDBank North Glen branch for the month of June Wednesday, June 20, 6:30pm - Historic Room Dedication & Fundraising Dinner White Mountain Cider Company on Route 302, Glen hosts ta benefit dinner and the dedication of a dining room to Bertha McAuliffe, longtime resident and previous owner of the historic farmhouse. Call 383-9061 for reservations. The Society seeks volunteers to assist with new projects, including oral histories - call 383-6115 Arts Jubilee Summer Reception and Big Band Dance Thursday, June 21, 7:30pm Cranmore Mountain Resort - 10th Mountain Pavilion North Conway (603) 356-5544 www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.html Freese Borthers Big Band -- come dance to Big Band Favorites. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. High Top Table Seating is $15 and General Seating $12. Tickets may be purchased at the Eastern Slope Inn Resort, The Met, Zeb's General Store, at the Cranmore Family Fitness Center or at the door. Indoor, air-conditioned. Easy parking. Madison Historical Society Programs and
Events
Tuesdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2-4pm (or by appointment) Madison Historical Society and Museum Madison Corner, Madison (603) 367-9289 http://ci.madison.nh.us/historical/index.html Thursday, June 21, 7pm - "Molly Ockett, Last of the Pequawkets" performance by Carol Foord. Learn how this remarkable woman and sole survivor of Pequawket heritage lived among those who had usurped her homeland and destroyed her people. Free and open to the public. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September at 7pm. White Mt Folk Association offers Dance Class and Contra Dances Fridays, June 22-July 27, 5:30-6:30pm Runnells Hall Chocorua (603) 726-0063 White Mountain Folk Association offers an Introductory Lindy Hop dance class, designed for young adults and adults. Students will be taught the basic, 8-count Lindy Swing out and other 8-count figures. Students should be familiar with triple step, single step and some 6-count figures. $50 per person for 5-week class. There will be learning aids provided for practicing at home. Partners not needed, but helpful. For more information, contact byronricker@fcgnetworks.net Most Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm - Contradances All levels are welcome; all dances are taught. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for kids. Call for more information and to confirm dates. Stone Mountain Arts Center presents Red Stick Ramblers Friday, June 22, 8pm (doors open at 6pm) Stone Mountain Arts Center Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523 www.stonemountainartscenter.com The Grammy-nominated Red Stick Ramblers play a mixture of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western Swing, traditional jazz of the 1920s and 30s alongside tradition-inspired originals. 14th Annual Dance Recital Saturday, June 23, 1pm & 4pm Conway Elementary School Gym 160 Main Street, Conway (207) 935-4020 Tina Titzer's School of Dance presents "I Believe..." Dance of Enchantment. Admission: $7 Appalachian Mountain Club Evening
Programs
Various evenings & locations, 8pm (unless otherwise noted) (603) 466-2727 www.outdoors.org Saturday, June 23 - "Reading the Forested Landscape" with author Tom Wessels. This slide presentation is based on Tom's book, and introduces approaches used to interpret a forest's history while wandering through it. Saturday, June 30 - Bluebirds: Dave Eastman of Country presents a slide show and discussion that includes natural history and behavior as well as how to attract this beloved bird to your yard. At the Highland Center at Crawford Notch Sunday, July 1 - An Inconvenient Truth: A showing of Al Gore's documentary. Monday, July 2 - Winged Migration: The film begins with spring in North America and the migration to the Arctic and covers the search for food, good weather, and a place to hatch young. Tuesday, July 3 - Endless Winter Video Series: Fire on the Mountain: Documentary on the 10th Mountain Division, America's only mountain and winter warfare fighting unit. Tuesday, July 3, 7:30pm - White Mountain Huts: Past and Future. The Appalachian Mountain Club's Hut System is a unique institution in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Allen Koop, Dartmouth College, explains how the huts and their people have formed a world apart, a mountain society with its own history, traditions, and legends. Hosted by the Cold River Camp AMC, 32 AMC Road, Chatham. Contact Chris Clyne, (603) 323-7862 or (603) 694-3291 All programs are free and open to the public. MWVAA presents Artist Workshops and Painter's
Group
Sunday, June 24, 2-5pm North Conway Village (603) 447-4905 www.mwvarts.org/events/index.html Pat Chandler, a member of the American Society of Portrait Artists and the Portrait Society of America will conduct a Portrait workshop at North Conway Community Center. Member cost is $30, Non-member $35. Please call or email bjrret@yahoo.com to pre-register. The MWVAA Friday Painters' Group meets at 9am to paint at a different site each week. All are welcome. Cancelled in the event of rain. Call for more information and directions. June 22 - Scenic Overlookon Route 16 north of the Elks Lodge, Conway June 29 - Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth Arts Workshops at the Community School Workshops start June 25 The Community School South Tamworth (603) 323-7000 Yeoman's Fund for the Arts is co-sponsoring a series of workshops in Storytelling, Blacksmithing, Acting and Directing, and Local Arts, Artists and Artisans of the 20th Century. Cost: $25 per participant. For more information, contact The Community School or Lianne Prentice at 323-2078. World Fellowship Center Presentations
Ongoing, 7:30pm (unless otherwise noted) World Fellowship Center Route 16 - between Chocorua & Conway (603) 447-2280 www.worldfellowship.org/pages/prog2007.html Varied lectures, workshops and performances. Check website for program details. Sunday-Sunday, June 24-July 1 - Bancetto Musicale: 12th Annual Early Music Retreat Monday, June 25 - Early Music Week Faculty Concert Thursday, June 28 - Germany Finds Its Voice: Music of the 3 S's Friday & Saturday, June 29 & 30, 4pm - Tea-Time: EMW Student Concert Friday & Saturday, June 29 & 30 - English Country Dance (all dances taught) Saturday, June 30, 10am - Stories of World Fellowship Sunday, July 1, 10am - Stone Walls and Cellar Holes Tuesday July 3, 10am - Using Legal Means for Activist Ends Tuesday, July 3 - Empire's Workshop: "Latin America, the US and the Rise of the New Imperialism" Wednesday, July 4 - On Patriotism, Allegiance & Treason 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 The Artist of the Month for June is Cat Brennan of North Sandwich, with photographs of fruits, vegetables and New England views. Tuesday, June 26, 10:30 - Summer Reading Program begins: Reading Road Trip USA Tuesday, July 3 - 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 White Birch Books Programs & Events
Thursday, June 28, 7pm White Birch Books 2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200 www.whitebirchbooks.com Thursday Night Book Club discusses The Road by Cormac McCarthy. All are welcome whether or not they have read the book. Barnstormers Theatre presents The Apple
Tree
June 28-July 7, 8pm Barnstormers Theatre Tamworth (603) 323-8500 www.barnstormerstheatre.org Written by the team that gave us Fiddler on the Roof and based on stories by Mark Twain, Frank Stockton and Jules Feiffer, this clever musical covers the stories of Adam and Eve, The Lady and the Tiger and Passionella, a wanna-be movie star. Chocorua Public Library Events &
Programs
Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays, 5-8pm; Thursdays, 1-6pm Chocorua (603) 323-8610 Thursday, June 28, 1pm - Summer Reading Program begins: Reading Road Trip USA! Kids can register anytime during the 7-week program. Adults are encouraged to participate as well. 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 chocoruallibrary@roadrunner.com North Country Center for the Arts Children's
Summer Theatre
Friday, June 29, 10am & 11:30am Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776 www.papermilltheatre.org/ChildrensTheatre.htm< br> First show of the season is the Emperor's New Clothes Fourth Annual Jackson Covered Bridge Dance Saturday, June 30, 7-11:30pm Jackson Covered Bridge Jackson Village (603) 383-9356 www.jacksonnh.com/dance.html The Jackson Covered Bridge will be closed to traffic and the band will begin to play at 8pm. The Jackson Fire Department, along with Yesterday's Restaurant, will serve great BBQ and more. The Kennett High School Key Club will host kids' activities. Admission is free. Bring your chairs and blankets. Gibson Center Craft Fair Friday & Saturday, June 30 & July 1, 10am-5pm Gibson Center Lawn Main Street, North Conway Village (603) 356-3231 MWVAA presents Art Cinema Programs at the Majestic Theatre Sunday, July 1, 2-5pm Majestic Theatre in "the Room" Main Street, Conway (603) 356-2787 www.mwvarts.org/events/index.html Each Art Cinema Program features a movie about a great artist(s), or an art-related documentary. The cost is $5 per person, either in food purchased at the Conway Cafe, or as a room use fee. First Sunday of the month. Outdoor Band Concerts at the North Conway Gazebo Sunday, July 1, 6:30-7:30pm Community Center Gazebo Main Street, North Conway Outdoor band concerts held at the gazebo next to the North Conway Community Center in the village. Visiting musicians are welcome to join in, spectators are invited to bring a lawn chair and listen. Every Sunday. Remick Museum Genealogy
Workshops and Family Day Festivities
Monday, July 2, 1-3pm and Wednesday, July 4, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117 www.remickmuseum.org This genealogy program teaches participants how to use popular research tools such as genealogy books & software, town vital records and the internet. Instruction in using the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. Class size limited to 6 researchers. An initial registration fee of $10 provides a starter packet with forms and charts. Individual classes are $6. First Monday and Wednesday of each month. Wednesday, July 4, 12:30pm - Little Red Wagon presents their signature giant puppets in "Don't Count Your Chickens Until They Cry Wolf" during Family Day festivities Mountain Top Music Performances, Classes & Lessons Mountain Top Music Center and various locations in Bartlett, North Conway & Conway 111 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737 www.mountaintopmusic.org Mountain Top is scheduling students for music lessons and classes, including Adult Singers, Old Time String Band, Music for Babies, a Toddlers' Class, and private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, cello, violin, recorder, flute and drums. Register now for Classical, Carnivale or Jazz Camp Monday, July 2, 7-8:30pm - Beginning East Coast Swing Class begins Cost is $44 per person, or $75 per couple, per month. Register for this class online or call. Tuesdays, July 3-July 24, 6-9pm - Chamber Music Ensembles - Each session is followed by a concert. Players should have basic playing ability on their instruments and be able to read music. Tuesdays, July 3-July 24, 7:30-9pm - Steel Dreams - Mountain Top's Steel Drum Band welcomes new players. The band rehearses popular songs and tunes from Caribbean culture. 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 Tuesday, July 3 - Flatbread Fundraiser Flatbread Pizza will donate money to the library for every flatbread pizza sold. North Conway Village Festival 2007
Tuesday-Sunday, July 3-8 North Conway Community Center Main Street, North Conway Village (800) 367-3364 www.mwvsummer.com A celebration of the completion of the beautification project that the North Conway Village has undergone for the past several years. Ribbon Cutting, Traditional 4th of July activities, concerts in the park, juried artisan fair and special themed train ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad. 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. No July meeting. Square Dance Club
Mondays, 7pm Conway Congregational Church Main Street, Conway (603) 447-3830 (day)/447-5863 (eve) MWV Stompers square dance club meets every Monday with expert caller and instructor Darrel Sprague. For more information please call or email Liz. For more information, contact squarrow@squarrow.com. 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 and $2 for firing. BYOB and a snack to share. Call for reservations. Fridays - Locals Day - $2 per person studio plus cost of piece and $2 firing fee. Register now for Summer Camp Sessions 2007 - check website for complete listing. Register Now for Nature & Literacy Camp Lilliputian Montessori Pre-School At the Jackson Community Church 127 Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-6062 Daily schedule allows opportunities for individual, small and whole group lessons in nature studies, crafts, literacy development, music and art. Session 1: Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 9am-3pm Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9am-3pm Tuition: $150/1 week, $250/2 weeks Camp will be limited to 15 students each week, for ages 3-6. Registration Form and Health Form are required; please call the 383-6062 for a registration form. Register for Jackson Art Exploration Kids' Summer Classes Jackson Art Exploration Ridge Road, Jackson (603) 383-4868 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, July 16, 18 & 20, 10am-2pm - Art Camp for Kids! Work on numerous projects with a variety of materials and techniques. Registration deadline July 1. Tuesday & Thursday, August 14 & 16, 10-11:30am - Come Explore! Explore various mediums with your child. Registration must be received by August 1. Tuesday & Thursday, August 28 & 30, 10am-12noon - Paper Mache Portraits! For more information, contact jdesign@ncia.net. Arts In Motion Children's Summer Theater Camp Registration Monday-Friday, Starting July 9, 8am-4pm Paugus Grange Fryeburg (207) 935-3631 Each camp runs Monday through Friday, with an original performance written by the week's participants and open to the public on Friday evening at 7pm. The cost is $150 per week and there are a limited number of scholarships still available. Anyone between the ages of 6 and 13 is welcome. Call for more information or to enroll your child. andrea_um03@yahoo.com 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. |
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Events & Films at The Colonial
The Colonial Theatre Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org Wednesday, June 20, 7:30pm - Film: The Wind That Shakes the Barley Director Ken Loach, who won the Palme d'Or for the film, has created a deeply personal war story, with an attention to detail that is heartbreaking in its realism. Thursday June 21, 7:30pm - Film: The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg Award-winning documentary follows the career of Jewish baseball star Hank Greenberg from his beginnings in the Bronx to his success in the Texas minor leagues to his signing to the Detroit Tigers in the 1930s. The first of this summer's four films in the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Jewish Film Festival. Tickets $5. Free popcorn for kids. For more information, call (603) 869-5465. Friday-Wednesday, June 22-27, 7:30pm - Film: The Lookout The intelligent crime drama is centered around Chris, a once promising high school athlete whose life is turned upside down following a tragic accident. Thursday, June 28, 7pm - Mindful Things A Littleton Area Senior Center Production, community written, produced and performed one-act plays surrounding memory loss. Free and open to the public. Call (603) 444-6050 for information. Supported in part through a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the Department of Health & Human Services Bureau of Adult & Senior Services. Friday-Wednesday, June 29-July 4, 7:30pm - Film: Paris, Je T'aime Eighteen directors and a slew of actors come together for a cinematic homage to the City of Light. Wednesday, July 4, 11am - Summer Children's Series: Michael Zerphy Music, juggling, a wide variety of props, and even the audience are included in this show. Tickets $5 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, June 21, 6:30-8pm - Sound Circle 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. 14th Annual Fields of Lupine Festival
Through June 24 Franconia Notch Chamber of Commerce PO Box 780, Franconia (603) 823-5661 www.franconianotch.org The communities of Franconia, Easton, Sugar Hill, Bethlehem, Littleton, and Bretton Woods join together to showcase this colorful pageant, paying homage to the annual blossoming of this captivating wildflower. A few of the festival events: tours of local inns, horse-drawn wagon rides in the Lupine Field on weekends, pop music, bluegrass and easy listening concerts every weekend, open-air market, spinning demonstrations, chocolate tasting at the Sugar Hill Inn on Saturdays, nightly astronomy tours at Sunset Hill House. The Fields of Lupine TourBook includes a map of local Lupine fields, a listing of all events, and information about specials offered by local businesses. Available at Harman's or from the Chamber of Commerce for $5 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 Galleries - "Roads" and "Landscapes - 4 Seasons" The Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Friday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening. Nightly, 7pm (second show at 9pm on Saturdays): Film Series June 15-21 - After the Wedding June 22-28 - The Page Turner Tuesdays, beginning June 26, 5:30-6:30pm - Tango Lessons: "Argentine Tango" No partner necessary; $10 per class. Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163 for more details Littleton Regional Hospital 100th Anniversary
Celebration
Saturday June 23, 10am-2pm Littleton Regional Hospital Littleton (603) 444-9304 or (603) 444-9355 www.littletonhospital.org Featuring a wellness fair with free health screenings, Back Shed String Band, historical hospital tours, horse-drawn carriage rides, Mr. Phil - balloon clown, face painting & children's games, cake & ice cream. 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. Saturday, June 23, 2-4pm - Annual Garden Party. Experience a summer party at the turn of the 19th century. Wear a garden party hat and enjoy refreshments under the locust trees! There is no charge but donations are appreciated. 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 Saturday, June 23, 10am-4pm and Sunday, June 24, 11am-4pm - Pasture and Meadow: Wildflowers and Their Pollinators An easy walk on Saturday through an old pasture and an upland meadow to identify, draw and photograph plants typical to these two Vermont habitats. In the classroom on Sunday your field sketches and specimens will become subject matter for a composition in pencil or a preferred color medium. Sunday, July 1, 1-4pm - Fairbanks Museum Auction A varied assortment of antiques, fine furniture, original artwork, hand-made crafts. Auctioneer Chuck Eaton adds his lively humor to the auction with pieces of history. No fee. Concession stand will be open. All auction sales benefit the Museum. Ongoing Exhibits (admission $5): 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. Sugar Hill Artisans' Guild Summer Craft
Classes,
Meetings & Events
Carolina Crapo Memorial Building Route 117/Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-8431 Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24, 10am-3pm - Open-Air Market Variety of vendors, crafts, art, jewelry, homemade foods and luncheon entrees. Free concert with fiddler Patrick Ross. Rain or shine. If interested in participating, call (603) 823-8000. Guild meetings first and third Saturdays of each month. All fabric artisans welcome. Bring bag lunch. For more information, contact Harwrw@aol.com. Littleton Farmers' Market - Food, Crafts,
Entertainment
Sundays, June 24 & July 1, 10am-1pm South bank of the Ammonoosuc River Littleton (603) 444-2553 or (603) 616-7959 www.littletonmainstreet.org Farmers (including certified organic growers), craftspeople and food vendors. Locally made handcrafts are also abundant at the market, from fine furniture to jewelry, pottery, fabric and fiber products. Entertainment will be a regular feature of the market throughout the season. The best access to the market is from Mill Street where there is plenty of free parking. Customers can reach the market by crossing the covered pedestrian bridge. Bethlehem Concerts at the Gazebo on the Town Common Sundays, 6-8pm (and some Saturdays too!) Gazebo at Town Common, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957 www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/events.html Town of Bethlehem sponsors this free series. Sunday, June 24 - The Blake Mountain Band with traditional country music and a blend of bluegrass. Sunday, July 1 - Mark Shelton with his songs of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Bobby Darrin. Bring blankets or chairs and a picnic; refreshments available some evenings by the Friends of the Bethlehem Public Library. In case of rain, concerts moved to Bretzfelder park on Prospect Street. Events and Poetry Readings at the Frost
Barn
The Frost Place Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 www.frostplace.org The Frost Place is a nonprofit educational center for poetry and the arts based at Robert Frost's old homestead, which is owned by the town of Franconia, New Hampshire. Monday-Friday, June 25-29 - Conference on Poetry and Teaching Readings at 7:30pm, Monday-Thursday Monday, June 25: Tim Seibles Tuesday, June 26: Patricia Fargnoli Wednesday, June 27: BJ Ward Thursday, June 28: Dzvinia Orlowsky Frost Place Museum open to visitors 1-5pm: Saturdays & Sundays, through July 2, and Wednesday-Sunday, July 3-October 8. Adults $4, Seniors $3, Students $2, Children under 6 free. Writing Toward Recovery Workshop Tuesdays, June 26, July 3, 10 & 17, 6-8pm Franconia (603) 823-5848 www.sacredcliffs.org/writing_for_recovery.html A writing workshop to support community members in exploring how the deaths of Bruce McKay and Liko Kenney have affected them as a step in the healing process. Free and open to anyone from Franconia and surrounding communities who has been affected by this experience, whether or not they knew Kenney or McKay. The workshop will meet for four weeks and conclude with a public discussion and reading of the participants' writing during the week of July 23rd (date and place TBA). Attendance limited to 12 participants; advance registration required. Call or email for more information or to register. 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 with your name and contact info. Wednesday, June 27, 5:30-7:30pm - Grand Opening of our new facility, WREN Central on Park, and our renovated Gallery and Retail Store. Along with a special Gallery Opening Exhibit entitled "Food, Glorious Food" featuring Eva Salomon's work, we'll also have music, food, wine and entertainment. WREN members are invited to participate in this show, and may submit up to 3 pieces of 2-D or 3-D artwork, of which food is the subject matter. Artwork should be dropped off at the gallery on or before Saturday, June 23 by 5pm. 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 and hiking. AANNH BYOP & Annual Meeting Thursday, June 28, Rocks Estate, Bethlehem 6:15pm potluck, 7 pm Showcase Poets, dancers, actors, visual artists and craftspeople of all ages are encouraged to bring work, and to talk about it at this low-key annual sharing. Pre-registration is requested, particularly for those interested in performing or bringing artwork. To register, or for more information, call (603) 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org. 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. June's featured artist: Evelyn Daine, exhibiting "North Country Images" Featured artist for July is photographer Peter Slattery, whose "New Hampshire Splendor" work is also on exhibit at Miller's Café and Bakery June 5-July 15. 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. On display through June 30 - The Way We Were - Photographs from the archives of Jenks Photography Studio and the 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 Historical Museum Exhibits &
Events
Thursday-Saturday, 1-4pm (Special tours by appointment) Sugar Hill Meeting House Route 117, Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-8431 or (603) 823-5336 www.franconianotch.org Wednesday, July 4, 1-6pm - Special Holiday Open House Main Exhibit: "The Toy Box" Antique dolls, dollhouses, toys and games. ALSO... Genealogy library, Barn Gallery Art Exhibit, Thoma Gallery, Cobleigh Tavern Kitchen, Sleigh Shed (Bette Davis Sleigh), Carriage Barns, Gift Shop and exhibit of projects by Sugar Hill Artisans Guild members. Lisbon Landaff Lyman Area Historical
Society
Fridays, 1-3pm Lisbon Town Hall (603) 838-6146 or (603) 838-2228 Historical display of the Lisbon Landaff Lyman Area Historical Society will be open during the summer. The Pickwick-Clough room houses a collection of artifacts, correspondence, photographs and genealogy from the early settlers to present day. 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. 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. FloraLatte Artist Exhibit
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm. FloraLatte 17 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-7600 or (802) 765-4941 www.floralatte.com Displaying through July 23 - Moocho Salomon 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 opportunity for singers, church musicians and choral conductors to work on repertoire and choral interpretation in an intimate and unspoiled retreat. For information or to register, call or visit the website. |
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Olde New England Day in North
Woodstock
Saturday, June 23, 10am-4pm Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-6621 www.lincolnwoodstock.com/events/brewfest.php More than 40 artisans and crafters, sidewalk sales, great food, a kids' fair with face painting, fire truck rides, hay rides, games, brewfest and much more. Music is featured on The Common all day long beginning at 11am. Country Music Festival from 4-9pm. North Country Center for the Arts Children's
Summer Theatre
Wednesdays, 10:30am & Saturdays, 9:30am in Lincoln Wednesdays, 1:30 pm at Rey Center, Town Square, Waterville Valley Children's Theatre at North Country Center for the Arts Lincoln Village Shops Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-2141 www.PapermillTheatre.org June 27 & June 30 - Emperor's New Clothes July 4 - Beauty & the Beast Tickets $5 Waterville Valley Concert Series in Town
Square
Saturdays, 6pm Town Square Village Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-8175 www.waterville.com/summer/events.asp Free concerts, open to the public June 30 - Hey Buddy! North Woodstock Concerts on the
Common
Saturdays, 6:30-8:30pm North Woodstock Common (603) 745-8752 www.lincolnwoodstock.com Free concerts, open to the public June 30 - Baker Valley Band July 4 (special day, 7-9pm) - St. Johnsbury Band Shakespeare in the Valley: Sugar-Coated
Shakespeare
Tuesdays & Saturdays, July 3-August 18, 4pm Tuesdays at Rey Center in Town Square Saturdays- Town Square Center, under the tent Waterville Valley (603) 726-0098 www.shakespeareinthevalley.com Two person teams of our professional Main Stage actors interweave monologues, sonnets, poems and songs from Shakespeare and classical literature in a tapestry of participation, fun and learning. Tuesday, July 3 - Big Bad Bard Hosted by Little Red and the Big Bad Wolf, celebrating villains, monsters and ghouls Appropriate for all ages. Free and open to the public. Rey Center Activities Schedule
Rey Center Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308 www.curiousgeorgecottage.org Exhibiting through June 24 - Sculptor Phil Lonergan and painter Roberta Waterston Britton. Tuesday, July 3, 9am-4pm - White Mountain Painters Local artists and visiting artists are invited to join painters who will be working outside/en plein in Waterville Valley. Reservation requested. 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, 11-11:45am - Children's Reading Hour Visit H.A.'s studio at the Curious George Cottage and enjoy the reading of many of Hans and Margret Rey's beloved children's stories as well as numerous other stories from favorite children's literature authors. No cost; donations welcome. 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. 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, July 3, 10:30am - Storytime for Preschoolers Stories, craft and a light snack. Please volunteer if you'd like to be a guest reader. 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. Independence Day Celebration in Waterville
Valley
Wednesday, July 4, 3-10pm Waterville Valley (603) 236-8175 www.waterville.com/summer/events.asp A parade at 3pm and a Hot Tamales outdoor concert from 6:30-9:30pm, followed by fireworks. 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. |
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Scottish Country Dancing
Tuesdays, June 19 & 26, July 3, 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. Middle Earth Music Hall Summer
Schedule
Ongoing Programs - See website for specifics Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748 www.memh.com Closed through Thursday, June 21 Friday, June 22 - Open Mic Saturday, June 23- Jason Spooner Trio Wednesday, June 27- Open Mic w/Anni Clark Friday, June 29 - Cobalt Blue Saturday, June 30 - Mark LeGrande & his Lovesick Bandits Wednesday, July 4 - Closed for Holiday Alumni Hall Programs & Exhibits
Tuesdays-Sundays, 12noon-4pm (and by appointment) Alumni Hall Cultural Center 75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500 www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumihallmainpag.html The Center displays large interpretive panels sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission. The panels show images and text related to the heritage, land and people of New Hampshire and Vermont's Upper Valley. Saturday, June 23, 8pm - BYOB Dance with the Willie Edwards Band R&B, funky blues, soul and boogie in a big dance space. Admission is $8. Mixers and snacks offered for purchase. Available through July 20 - North Country Chamber Players Concert Subscription With the Chamber Players performing 5 concerts in all, Alumni Hall will present 3 concerts in July and August. The first program at Alumni Hall is on Friday, July 13, with an homage to Schumann, featuring works by Schumann, Dring and Kurtag. Piermont Farmers' Market
Tuesdays, June 5-October 30, 3pm-7pm Intersection of Route 25 and River Road Piermont (802) 222-4582 Locally produced cheeses, milk, eggs, meat, honey, produce, plants, honey, prepared foods, baked goods, crafts and artwork, cut flowers and much more. Rain or shine. For more information, contact emilygtshipman@hotmail.com While in Piermont, tour New Hampshire's Only Round Barn at 425 Route 10. Guided or self tour of 16 sided round barn built in 1906. Anytime, by appointment or request. (603) 272-9026 or (603) 272-5854. www.whitemountainbiz.com/gift141b.html |
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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 June - Watercolor Group Show. July 1-31: Mixed Media Group Show. Fridays, through June 29, 10:15-11:15am - Minds Over Matter: "Slap On That Paint!" Children explore and create works based on their own ideas. Ages 9 months to 5 years; parents must accompany children. $7 per class, includes materials. Wednesday, June 20, 1-3pm - Watercolor Basics Focus will be on materials, tools, paper, painting basic washes, and learning a few techniques. No experience is necessary. For Teen/Adult beginners. Cost: $15, materials: $5. Call 536-3740 for more information. 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. 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 Wednesdays, June 20-August 22, 10:30am - Summer Reading Program: Reading Road Trip USA 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. 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. Friday & Saturday, June 22 & 23, 12-4pm - Flower Show Numerous designs and exhibition arrangements around the theme of "Cirque du Soleil." North Country Kids, Books and the Arts at
Wentworth Library
Samuel H Wentworth Library 35 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6665 Friday, June 22, 6pm - North Country Kids, Books and the Arts Performance: Dudley & Jacqueline Laufman perform at the Hird Family Barn in Center Sandwich Corner House Inn Live
Music in the PUB
Friday evenings Corner House Inn Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com June 22 - Neal Martin - Popular contemporary & jazz piano tunes June 29 - Peter Lawlor - Easy listening classic rock and folk Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Exhibitions &
Receptions
Tuesday to Saturday 11am-5pm 69 Maple Street, Route 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-7728 www.patricialaddcarega.com Work in all media by regional and national artists. Works on paper, sculpture, painting, monotypes, objects and installations are on exhibit in a barn dating back to 1825. June 23, 4-6pm - Reception to meet C.C. White An exhibit of new work, "Feeling the shoulder of the Lion" by Sandwich artist, C.C. White. The exhibit is open through June 25. June 27, 5-7pm - Opening Reception to meet Michael Doyle An exhibit of recent landscape paintings by Michael Doyle. The exhibit will continue through July 18. Sandwich Historical Society Events &
Research
Spring Hours: Tuesday-Friday, by appointment only Beginning June 23: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm Sandwich Historical Society 4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269 www.sandwichhistorical.org The Sandwich Historical Society museums consist of an 1849 house displaying antique furnishings, archives and a library, and the Quimby Barn Museum featuring transportation and farm equipment. Archival Research & Library open Wednesday, 10am- 4pm or by appointment. Saturday, June 23, 10am-4pm - Opening Reception for 90th Anniversary of the Sandwich Historical Society. Tent & Refreshments provided. 1-4pm - Quimby School Reunion. Exhibit: "Love and Loss in Sandwich", a two-part exhibit featuring the Sandwich Historical Society's costume collection. The "Love" portion runs from June 23rd to mid-August. All buildings open: Elisha Marston House, Transportation Museum, Lower Corner School. Silver Center for the Arts Concerts, Events &
Musical Shows
Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth 603) 535-2614 or (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869 http://silver.plymouth.edu Sunday-Wednesday, June 24-27 - 15th annual Junior Piano Monster Festival www.plymouth.edu/mtd/music/piano_programs/monst er.html June 26 & 27 - Teachers' seminar during the Junior Festival, with sessions on topics including memorization; practicing and mapping music; and sessions with festival piano ensemble conductor Robert Vandall on practicing scales and playing duets. Teachers may also perform Vandall's Jubilation in the final concert. Wednesday, June 27, 7:30pm - Concert at Hanaway Theatre. Tickets are $7 general admission. Thursday-Sunday, June 28-July 1 - 11th annual Senior Festival Sunday, July 1, 4pm - Concert at Hanaway Theatre. Tickets are $7 general admission. Pease Public Library Programs &
Events
1 Russell St., Plymouth (603) 536-2616 http://www.pe asepubliclibrary.org 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. Monday, June 25, 7pm - Community Knitting Group Mondays, June 25 & July 2, 4-5:30pm - An Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture Including common phrases and greetings and their relationship to Arabic culture. Little Church Theater Summer Season
Little Church Theater and Art Gallery Route 113, opposite the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Holderness (603) 968-2250 www.littlechurchtheater.org/calendar.htm Mondays, June 25-July 30, 6-7:30pm - Modern Dance Class This workshop will explore various modern dance techniques, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and exercises to increase flexibility and agility as a means to strengthen the body. Prior dance experience is helpful. Ages 18-80. $125 per person Friday, June 29, 7-9pm - Art Exhibit Opening Patsy Ladd Carega Gallery will be presenting art this season at the Little Church Theater. www.patsycarega.com 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 media (oil, water color, pastels, acrylics, sculptures, etc). You will also find folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects. North Country Center for the Arts Children's
Summer Theatre
Thursday, June 28, 2pm Plymouth State University, Silver Cultural Arts (603) 535-ARTS or (800) 779-3869 www.papermilltheatre.org/ChildrensTheatre.htm Emperor's New Clothes. Tickets $5 League of NH Craftsmen Children's
Class - Kindercraft
Tuesdays, July 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10-11am League of NH Craftsmen, Sandwich Home Industries store Center Sandwich (603) 284-6831 www.nhcrafts.org/center-sandwichDemos.htm In each class, children will create a project to take home. There will be additional theme associated activities, in the event your child does not have an hour of art in him/her on a particular Tuesday. The focus of the class will be on the process, not the final product. Ages 3-6 (with some flexibility, especially for siblings). Tuition & materials for 4 classes: $5 July 3 - Flags and Fireworks Register now for KidsCamp - Shakespeare for
Kids and Teens
Sandwich Fairgrounds Amphitheatre Advice to the Players, PO Box 52, North Sandwich (603) 677-2739 www.advicetotheplayers.org/The% 20Camps.html A theatre experience that encourages teaches children, teens and young adults the art and craft of acting, and the terms and techniques used to create Shakespeare's plays. KidsCamp - Monday-Friday, July 16-27, 9am-12noon. Ages 8-11. Shakesperience - Monday-Friday, July 16-27, 9am- 12noon. Ages 12-15. The Village Artists & Gallery
Daily 10am-6pm 51 Main Street, Ashland (603) 968-4445 www.villageartistsandgallery.org A cooperative of 35 regional artists and artisans, featuring drawings, paintings and photographs, book arts, furniture, sculpture, ceramics and glass, wood, jewelry, fiber arts and more. Gallery at Red Gate Farm Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5pm 188 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4404 www.galleryatredgatefarm.com This gallery offers a unique collection of art and fine crafts from local, regional and nationally recognized artists and crafters. Also, a complete selection of quilts. Squam Lakes Artisans Daily, 10am-5pm Located at Kirkwood Gardens in the Holderness Inn (formerly the Nature Store) Route 3, Holderness Village (603) 968-9525 Fine arts and crafts by central NH artisans. Cooperative gallery featuring pottery, textiles, photography, paintings, drawings, prints, glass, woodworking, jewelry, wrought iron and more. |
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Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire phone: 323-7302 email: info@aannh.org web: www.aannh.org
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