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5th Annual Stratford Jam Benefit with Live
Bands
Saturday, July 7, 12noon Connolly Cabins Bog Road, Stratford (603) 636-2100 A family event, including kids' attractions, horseshoe tournament, BBQ & pig roast (4pm), raffles, and dance to live bands. To benefit the Stratford Children's Fund. Admission is $5 at the gate to enjoy the music and $5 donation for the all-you-can-eat barbecue. Call for more information or directions. The Great Connecticut River Paddlefest
Saturday, July 7 Guildhall Common Guildhall, VT (603) 636-2800 or (603) 636-9829 www.groveton.wordpress.com Non-motorized boats race from Groveton, NH to Guildhall, VT. In the Guildhall Common at the finish line: local history displays, flea market, BBQ, boat show. 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 8, 1pm - Outdoor Concert with traditional Bluegrass music by Blake Mountain Band Donations: $8 per adult; accompanied children under 12 are free. Bring a chair or a blanket. Colebrook Public Library Programs &
Events
126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808 Thursday, July 12, 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. For more information, contact [email protected] Colebrook Area Historical Society Exhibit &
Programs
Saturdays, July & August, 10am-2pm. Program on Thursday, July 12 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. 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 [email protected]. Cohos Historical Society
Wednesday, July 18, 7pm Marion Blodgett Museum Hollow Road/Bog Road, Stratford Hollow, North Stratford (603) 922-8337 www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org Meetings: Every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm throughout the summer. |
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Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs
Thursdays, 7pm Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004 www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/Weeks/WeeksEve nts.html July 5 - Raptors (Live Hawks, Falcons & Owls) with Vermont Institute of Natural Science First-hand encounter with live falcons, hawks and owls. Recommended for ages grade 6 through adult. July 12 - Lucy Crawford, White Mountains Pioneer Lucy was the indomitable wife of Ethan Allan Crawford. Her costumed portrayer, Dijit Taylor, tells stories of the life and times of the Crawford family from Lucy's perspective. 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. Jefferson Historical Society Museum
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, June-Columbus Day, 11am-2pm Jefferson Historical Society 900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-7021 www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/jefferson.php Housed in 1868 church building on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the museum. Saturday, July 7, 10am-4pm - Traditional Crafters' Demonstration Day Weathervane Theatre Summer Schedule
July 7- September 1, almost every night Weathervane Theatre Route 3, Whitefield (603) 838-6072 www.weathervanetheatre.org Mainstage shows in an alternating/rotating calendar that offers a different show almost every night. This season's shows include: "Peter Pan," "The Woman in Black," "Guys and Dolls," "The Full Monty," "The Philadelphia Story," "Evita" and "Country Cookin'." Saturday, July 7, 8pm - Season Opening Revue: Bubble & Squeak Weathervane's Patchwork Players performance company offers a full season of shows during the summer, directed toward its youngest audience members. Friday, July 13, 1pm - Babes in Toyland Twin Mountain Summer Music Series at the
Bandstand
Saturdays, 7-8:30pm Twin Mountain Bandstand School Street at the ntersection of Routes 3 & 302 (800) 682-7222 www.twinmountain.org/events.htm Rain venue is Twin Mountain Town Hall. Bring blankets and chairs; food and drinks will be available. July 7 - Mark Shelton and the Swimming Frogs July 14 - Bow Junction Summer Band Concerts on Whitefield
Common
Mondays, July 9 & 16, 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 IMAI "Northward Bound" Chamber Concert in
Lancaster
Tuesday, July 10, 7pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church 113 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-4654 www.home.earthlink.net/~imaifryeburg/ Young and dynamic professional musicians on tour from the International Musical Arts Institute present a chamber music concert with selections from the masters. Colonel Town Recreation Events &
Activities
Colonel Town Recreation Center 16 High Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3321 www.myrecdept.com/nh/lancaster/default2.asp Check the website for a wide variety of summer activities. Thursday, July 12 (through August 9; no class July 5 or 19) - Arts & Crafts 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. Tuesday, July 17, 9am - Movie Day at Rialto Theatre: Harry Potter & The Flight of the Phoenix All ages welcome; staff will chaperone your child. Lancaster Historical Society Flea
Market
Sunday, July 15, 7am-2pm (or later depending on weather) Wilder Holton House Museum 226 Main Street (southerly intersection of Routes 2 and 3), Lancaster (603) 788-3004 www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/wilder.php 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 [email protected]. Wednesday, July 11 - The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday at the museum. Andrew Carnegie Visits Whitefield
Tuesday, July 17, 7pm Whitefield Public Library 8 Lancaster Road, Whitefield (603) 837-2030 www.necarnegies.com/nhwhitefield.htm Historian Jeffrey Smith, portraying Andrew Carnegie, appears at the C.D. McIntyre Auditorium, 16 Highland Street. In his lifetime, Carnegie funded 1679 public libraries; in New Hampshire, he funded libraries in Berlin, Claremont, Dover, Franklin, Lebanon, Littleton, Raymond, Rochester and Whitefield. Dr. Smith is a history professor at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. The Whitefield Public Library will host an open house, preceding the presentation, from 6-6:45pm. 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 Daily, 10-11am & 3-4pm - Historic Hotel Tour - Meet at the Grandfather Clock Daily - Make A Square While You're There - Work on individual squares using an outdoor theme. Once the squares are complete, we'll have them sewn together to create a quilt and send it to the local hospital or hospice as a donation. Ongoing in the Conservatory Daily, 9pm - Live Music in the Cave 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." Weeks Memorial Library Programs &
Events
Weeks Memorial Library 128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352 http://lancasternh.org/ Tuesday, July 17, 10am - Story Hour for the smallest children. First and third Tuesdays Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour for pre- schoolers Whitefield Historical Society
Thursdays, through 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 [email protected] 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. Call for a complete listing of classes & workshops offered, including pottery, drawing, decorative/folk painting, beginning/advanced basket. |
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Gorham Historical Society prepares for
Centennial
Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2085 www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/gorhamhist.php Gorham Historical Society is planning a celebration saluting the heritage of Gorham, a town built by the railroad, and the 100th Anniversary of the Grand Trunk Railroad Station. Wednesday, July 4, 1-7pm - Centennial Keepsakes Sale The Society will be open and will have a table on the Common selling a variety of Gorham-related titles including Trackside - Grand Trunk NE Lines with John Ames, signed by the author John Ames, The History of Gorham, reprinted especially for the Centennial Celebration, and the Cat's Meow series and Centennial Calendar. Randolph Public Library Programs &
Events
July & August: Monday 7-9am, Wednesday 10am-12noon & 3-5pm, Saturday 10am-12noon Randolph Public Library Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408 Wednesday, July 4 - Annual Randolph Tea Thursday, July 5, 7:30pm - A Night on Broadway Friends of the Randolph Library sponsors an evening of music at the Church of Latter Day Saints, Route 2, Randolph. Bill Minifie, accompanied by pianist Heywood Alexander, will sing tunes from Broadway hits such as "Oklahoma," "South Pacific" and "Kiss Me Kate," as well as the music of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Kurt Weil and Richard Rogers. Humor and recollections from Minifie's musical career in New York and London will be mixed in along with this musical program. Tickets can be purchased at Wonderland Book Store, Gorham, or by calling Betsy Hess at 466-5718. Advance tickets only - no tickets will be sold at the door the evening of the concert. Ticket sales help support the children's programs and community programs of the Randolph Library. Wednesday, July 18, 6:30pm - Berlin Jazz Band Picnic Friends and Trustees of the library host this event at the Ravine House Pool and Pavilion. Theatre North presents Musical "Aladdin" St. Kieran Arts Center 155 Emery St., Berlin July 5, 6, 7, 13 & 14 at 7:30pm, matinee July 15 at 2pm Take a magic carpet ride with your family and friends to see the children's classic musical "Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lamp." Tickets are $10 for adults and students and $8 for children up to 12 years old and are available both in advance and at the door. A cast of 32 from throughout the region present Theatre's North's annual summer children's musical performance. Advance tickets available at Gill's Florist Shop on Main St, Berlin, and at Wonderland Bookstore, Gorham. For further information contact Alice Gagne at 752-4988 or Sally Tourangeau at 466-3820. Chapel Arts New England Performances,
Exhibits
& Events
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, through October, 12noon-6pm (and by appointment) Chapel Arts New England 13 Glen Road, Gorham (603) 723-1849 www.chapelartsne.com/schedule.html Friday, July 6, 2-5pm - Monthly First Friday Art Gallery Reception: 10th Annual Randolph Art Show The exhibit opens with a wine and cheese reception. On display through the month of August. Saturday, July 7 - Third Annual Whistling Contest: Patriotic Tunes Register by 7pm, Contestants begin 7:30pm Saturday, July 14, 7-10pm - Contra Dance Caller Tom Chiappisi, live music by Shelburne Addition. New England Traditional music and dances. Most events $10, half price for limited income seniors and students. Call for group discounts. Donations welcome for Hymn Sings and Contests. Flea Market & Craft Fair
Sunday, July 8, 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. St. Kieran Presents Northward Bound Chamber
Music Series
Tuesday, July 17, 7pm St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028 www.stkieranarts.org/schedule2007.html Artists from the International Musical Arts Institute (IMAI) present a summer evening concert with selections from the works of Haydn, Ravel and Schumann. Northern Forest Heritage Park Museum, River
Tours & Artisans Gift Shop
Monday-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. The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery offers original arts, crafts and gifts. Wednesday, July 18 (submission deadline) - Open call for art for "Now/Then/When," a juried exhibit that will run at the Heritage Park August 24-September 8. The exhibit will feature artwork that relates to Berlin's connection to the paper industry and works that deal with the current state of change in the city, along with the present-day issues Berlin faces. Visit www.nowthenwhen.net for additional information. Email questions to [email protected] or call (603) 391-2145. 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. 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 - Reading Roadtrip: Children's Story Hour Summer Reading Program 10-11am for grades PreK-2 and 3-4pm for grades 2-7. For more information, contact Kathy at [email protected] |
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Arts Council of Tamworth Events
Tamworth (603) 323-8104 www.artstamworth.org ACT presents performers with a variety of artistic and cultural backgrounds. Wednesday, July 4, 12:30pm - The Little Red Wagon performs at Tamworth Family Day Little Red Wagon, a division of the University of New Hampshire's Theatre & Dance Department and part of the Theatre Resources for Youth (TRY), will perform "Don't Count Your Chickens Until They Cry Wolf," a musical production for the entire family. Free, at the K. A. Brett School on Route 113, immediately following the 11am Fourth of July parade. ACT presents its Annual Art Show & Sale at Runnells Hall, Chocorua July 27-29. Artists wishing to participate must register their work no later than Thursday, July 12. Registration form on website Barnstormers Theatre Summer Season Tuesday-Saturday, 8pm; Saturday matinee at 2pm Barnstormers Theatre Tamworth (603) 323-8500 www.barnstormerstheatre.org Through July 7 - The Apple Tree 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. Special performances on Sunday, July 1, 2pm & 7pm, and on Wednesday, July 4 at 7pm. July 10-14 - The Sunshine Boys Neil Simon's most acclaimed comedy follows the cantankerous reunion of a vaudevillian team, chock full of unforgettable one-liners and zingers. July 17-21 - The Dining Room A wide array of diverse characters delineate the lifestyle of our times in the now-neglected room which was once a vital center of every family's life. 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 Thursdays, July 5-August 9, 4pm - Reading Road Trip USA! Summer Reading Program for children ages 4 to 12 Thursday, July 12, 7 pm - e.e. Cummings and Silver Lake Learn about artist and poet Cummings' summers spent in Silver Lake, NH. Local residents Ruth Shackford and Carol Batchelder share stories and display items from Cummings' home. Refreshments will be served. Tuesday, July 17, 7pm - Journeys to the Edge discussion of A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby, led by Frumie Selchen. This is the second in a three-part series of New Hampshire Humanities Council programs. Chocorua Public Library Events & Programs Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays, 5-8pm; Thursdays, 1-6pm Chocorua (603) 323-8610 Thursday, July 5, 1pm - Cascade of Stars If you like crafts this would be a great day to stop in for a project and some good books too. Sunday, July 8, 3pm - Enjoy a fun afternoon of stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts. All are welcome. Second Sunday of each month. Thursdays, 1pm - Summer Reading Program: Reading Road Trip USA! July 12 -- For ages 5 and up. Storyteller Simon Brooks leads us on a trip through the USA, using folk, faerie, historical and tall tales as methods of transport! The tales are sometimes scary, sometimes humorous, and are drawn from different cultures found here in America. July 19 Monopoly tournament. Kids can register anytime the library is open during the 7-week program. Adults are encouraged to participate as well Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm - Knitting Group. For more information, contact [email protected] 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 additional programs and details. Thursday, July 5 - Broken Promises, Broken Dreams: Stories of Jewish & Palestinian Trauma and Resilience Friday, July 6, 10am - The Celluloid Closet of Yiddish Film Friday, July 6, 4pm - Yiddish Sing-Along (no Yiddish knowledge required) Saturday, July 7, 10am - Yiddish Theater in America (This program will include rare recordings of Yiddish music) Saturday, July 7 - Storyteller Cindy Rivka Marshall Sunday, July 8 - Environmental Sustainability Requires an Ecological Socialism Monday, July 9 - Building a Sound Environmental & Health Movement Tuesday, July 10 - The Struggle for Racial Justice: Using an Economic Lens to Build Unity Wednesday, July 11 - Relationship Between Media and Movement Thursday, July 12 - You Only Get What You're Organized to Take: Kensington Welfare Rights Action Friday, July 13 - Fun Night! Saturday, July 14, 10am - A Look at the Welfare State in Europe and the US: The Future of Western Society Saturday, July 14 - Jeanne Mackey! Sunday, July 15, 10am - Time to Kiss the Earth Again: Reflections on Ecospirituality Monday, July 16 - Humanism and the Post-Theological View Tuesday, July 17 - Theology and Violence Wednesday, July 18, 10am - To Live a Good Life: Perspectives from Ecospirituality, Humanism and Christianity Wednesday, July 18, 10am - Living with Loons Appalachian Mountain Club Evening
Programs
Various evenings, 8pm (unless otherwise noted) (603) 466-2727 www.outdoors.org Thursday, July 5 - Everest - This spectacular film was filmed during the infamous 1996 storm that claimed eight lives, documenting the filmmakers' harrowing rescue efforts to help survivors. Sunday, July 8 - Beavers: The Biggest Dam Movie You Ever Saw - Set in the pristine forests and lakes in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains this film follows the life of a family of beavers as they grow, play and transform the world around them. Monday, July 9 - Yankee Lumberjack Dick Fortin Tuesday, July 10 - Up to the Mountains: Women of the Notches and the Peaks - Meet the women of the Notches and the peaks, Lucy Crawford, Dolly Copp, the Austin sisters, Lucy Larcom and other brave and spirited pioneers whose names grace local landmarks but whose accomplishments are often overlooked. The ladies are brought to life by a fictitious servant girl of the 1880's, who tells their stories with drama, music, verse, and a touch of zesty gossip. Wednesday, July 11 - Skins and Skulls - Get a close-up look at the skins and skulls of North Country mammals, from weasels to moose, while learning about the adaptations they've made to survive in the mountains. Thursday, July 12 - The Stories Behind the Stars - Join local naturalist Matt Krug for a short discussion on the night sky followed be a trip outdoors to view the stars. Saturday, July 14 - AMC White Mountain Huts - Join AMC's North Country Facilities Director Chris Thayer, as he presents an inside view of the AMC's legendary hut system. Sunday, July 15 - The North Country Moose - Join Alan Stearne as he dispels the "Bullwinkle" myth of moose and explains the purpose of the moose's morphology, form following function. Tuesday, July 17 - Endless Winter Video Series: Legends of American Skiing - This documentary follows the evolution of skiing from its rough and tumble days in the High Sierras in the mid 1800's to the 1936 Winter Games, when skiing first became an Olympic Sport. Wednesday, July 18 - A Day in the Life of a Backcountry Ranger - See the backcountry of the White Mountains, morning until night, from a Ranger's point of view. All programs are free and open to the public. Mt Washington Valley Arts Association Friday Painters' Group Fridays, through October 6, 9am North Conway Village (603) 447-4905 www.mwvarts.org/events/index.html The MWVAA Friday Painters' Group meets to paint at a different site each week. All are welcome. Cancelled in the event of rain. Call for more information and directions. July 6 - Joan Sherman's Place, Madison. (Madison Church, Route 113, Madison) July 13 - McCarthy Farm, West Side Road, Conway (Swift River Covered Bridge) Stone Mountain Arts Center presents... Stone Mountain Arts Center Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523 www.stonemountainartscenter.com Friday, July 6, 8pm (doors open at 7pm) - Grammy winning Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. A Cajun barn dance. No dinner served or dinner seating, as we clear the room for a dance floor. Saturday, July 7, 8pm (doors open at 6pm) - An Acoustic Evening with Pam Tillis Daughter of the legendary Mel Tillis, Pam is a CMA Female Vocalist of the Year. She has written songs for some of the top singers in and beyond Nashville, including more than a few of her own hits. Sunday, July 9, 7:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm) - Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys Dr. Ralph is a legendary bluegrass icon, who will perform in the most traditional style of bluegrass. He has most recently been featured on the soundtrack of 'Oh Brother Where Art Thou." 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 Friday, July 6, 10:30am - TGIF-Book Discussion Group The TGIF-book group meets every first Friday of the month and discusses both novels and popular nonfiction books. Everybody is welcome. Copies of the book to be discussed are available at the library. Thursday, July 12, 10am - Summer Story Time Kick-off 10am for children age 3-5 and at 10:30am for children age 5-7. Outside on the library lawn in the backyard -- bring your blankets (inside on rainy days). No registration necessary. Thursdays, July 12-August 9 Saturday & Sunday, July 14 & 15, 9am - Annual Book & Yard Sale Rain or shine. The Library welcomes donated items. Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company Summer Season Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776 www.musical-theatre.org North Conway's professional summer theatre celebrates its 37th season with 4 Broadway musicals: Through July 14, 8pm - South Pacific A Navy nurse from Kansas falls in love with a French planter on an island in the South Pacific during World War II. The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein score includes "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair," "Some Enchanted Evening" and "There is Nothing Like a Dame." July 18-28, 8pm - Thoroughly Modern Millie Based on the popular film, Millie goes to NY to find a wealthy husband and finds more than she bargained for. Filled with goofy misadventures, it's a toe-tapping evening for the whole family. Parking at Mt. Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center. North Country Center for the Arts Children's Summer Theatre Fridays, 10am & 11:30am Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776 www.papermilltheatre.org/ChildrensTheatre.htm Original musical adaptations of your favorite fairy/folk tales with professional adult performers. July 6 - Beauty & the Beast July 13 - Little Red Riding Hood North Conway Village Artisans Festival Friday, July 6, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, July 7, 10am-3pm North Conway Community Center Main Street, North Conway Village (603) 356-3231 http://mtwashingtonvalley.org Featuring fine crafts and art of every sort. Live music by Wicked Smart Horn Band and Laurie and the Blue Side. 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, Intervale and Bartlett Village. On display is the "Days Before Yesterday" quilt, featuring 35 squares of antique postcard scenes from the villages of Bartlett. Saturday, July 7, 10am-12noon - Tour of the Historic Limmer Property First the site of the Fairview House and the Mountain Vale Inn from the 1850s to the 1930s, the barn was converted to a dance hall known as Intervale Playgrounds and later as Harmony Acres. In the 1950s, the property became the home of Limmer Boots, master boot makers. The Society seeks volunteers to assist with new projects, including oral histories - call 383-6115 White Mt Folk Association offers Dance Class and Contra Dances Fridays, through 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. There will be learning aids provided for practicing at home. Partners not needed, but helpful. For more information, contact [email protected] Most Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm - Contradances All levels are welcome; all dances are taught. Call for more information and to confirm dates. International Musical Arts Institute Music
for
Summer Evenings
Wednesdays-Saturdays, July 5-28, 7:30pm Bion Cram Library at Fryeburg Academy Fryeburg ME (207) 935-1494 during July; (617) 965-4745 year-round www.home.earthlink.net/~imaifryeburg/ A series of 15 classical chamber concerts presented Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays by International Musical Arts Institute's resident artist/participants. Air conditioned and fully handicap-accessible. Admission at the door. Special Features: Friday, July 6, 7:30pm - "French Masterworks for Violin and Piano" Violin/piano sonatas of Faure, Debussy and Franck performed by senior resident artists Eric Rosenblith and Heng Jin Park Friday, July 13, 7:30pm - "Treasures from Russia - Music and Art" An evening of chamber music by Russian composers of the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighted by a special exhibition of artworks created by the orphanage children of Yaroslavl, Russia. Suggested donation $15 - free for those under 18 when accompanied by an adult. Proceeds will be shared by IMAI and Friends of Russian Orphans. Mondays, July 9, 16 & 23, 7:30pm - Music-in-the-Making Interested audience members are invited to come and listen-in...up close, behind-the-scene rehearsals, master classes...all that goes into making music at IMAI. Sunday Concerts for Seniors Sundays, July 8, 15 & 22, 2pm Free concerts for seniors and those with mobility limitations. Denmark Arts Center Exhibits, Workshops & Events Denmark Arts Center 50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village, ME (207) 452-2412 www.denmarkarts.org Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop With different levels on alternate weeks, open to adults of any age. Saturday, July 7, 2pm - Jackson Gillman, "the Stand-Up Chameleon," will delight kids and grown-ups alike with his sparkling performance of energy, wit and wisdom. Sunday, July 8, 5-7pm - Opening reception for "Lasting Impressions" Printmaking Show An exhibit of original prints including etchings, lithographs, silkscreens, linocuts and monoprints by 10 Maine artists. The show will be up July 8-29. Friday, July 13, 2pm - Karen Montanaro, mime and dance artist, presents workshops for kids in the afternoon and her stunning "Tranzspiel" performance at 7pm. Saturday, July 14, 2pm - Karen Montanaro Workshop Saturday, July 14, 7pm - Second Saturday Open Mic Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9am-12noon - Kids' Art Camp Fantastical Fun Furniture or Fun with Folktales Village Harmony Teen World Music Ensemble in Chocorua Sunday, July 8, 7:30pm Brass Heart Inn 88 Philbrick Neighborhood Road, Chocorua (603) 323-7766 or (800) 833-9509 www.northernharmony.pair.com Singers from across the country perform harmony singing from community traditions around the world: Ukrainian, Georgian and Corsican music Jeanne Limmer Summer Dance Camps and Classes Monday-Friday, through July 18, 11am-3pm Jeanne Limmer Dance Center North Conway (603) 356-3422 Classes and dance camps for preschoolers through adult in the various techniques and levels of dance. Call or email [email protected] for complete schedule of classes. Arts In Motion Children's Summer Theater Camp 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. Anyone between the ages 6-13 is welcome. Please call or email [email protected] for more information or to enroll your child. P-Nut Theatre Camp for Children Monday-Friday, July 9-13 & July 16-20 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. Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991 www.tinmtn.org Mondays, 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. July 10, 9am-12noon - Uncommon Wildflowers of Mt. Washington Valley Taught by a revolving troupe of wildflower experts, this course will take participants to the fields and forests around the Mt. Washington Valley in search of rare and unusual plant species. The course starts in the classroom and moves into the field to identify the endemics, rarities, and threatened wildflowers of our region and to understand their relationship with the land. Thursday, July 12, 12noon-1pm - Free Eco-Forum: Windpower - Siting Challenges in New England Saturday, July 14, 9am-12noon - Geology of the Redstone Quarry Local guide Steve Swenson leads an exploration of the history and geology of the Redstone Quarry, one of the most sophisticated stone cutting operations of the past century. Wear sturdy shoes for a moderate hike, and bring a snack & water. Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - Nature Nuts for ages 3-5 Enjoy a morning full of nature songs, crafts, hikes and games based upon the theme of the day. 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 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. 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 Monday, July 9, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic for Poetry, Storytelling and Acoustic Music Tom Diegoli hosts an Open Mic featuring poetry, acoustic music and storytelling. Each month the program includes two featured performers, one musician and one poet, each performing two alternating 10 minute sets, then a 10-15 minute break, then Open Mic. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Refreshments served. Second Monday of each month. Tuesdays, 4pm - Summer Reading Program July 10 - "35 States" with Alllie & Owen July 17 - "Tales Across America" with Simon Brook Wednesdays, July 10 (Tuesday), 18 & 25, 10:30am - Story Time for Wee Ones age 3 and under No registration necessary. Guests and older siblings always welcome. Monday, July 16, 10:15am - Morning Book Group discusses "The Good Earth" by Pearl Buck Everyone is Welcome. Refreshments served. Copies of the book are available at the library. Wednesday, July 18, 5pm - Book Discussion of "Perfect Match" by Jodi Picoult with Starting Point Conway Historical Society Annual Eastman Lord Museum Open House Tuesday, July 10 Eastman Lord House Museum Main Street, Conway Village (603) 447-5551 www.conwayhistory.org The Eastman Lord House, circa 1818 residence of Conway mill owner, William Kimball Eastman. Seventeen rooms are open to the public furnished in periods from 1818 through 1945. Eastman Lord House Museum has been named to the National Register of Historic Places. White Birch Books Programs & Events
White Birch Books 2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200 www.whitebirchbooks.com Tuesday, July 10, 6:30pm - Visiting Author - Marty Basch Celebrating the White Mountain Ride Guide's 2nd edition, Marty presents an evening of humorous, enchanting and engaging tales from his thousands of miles of bicycle travel around the world. Thursday, July 12, 7pm - Mystery Book Club discusses Night Fall by Nelson DeMille. All are welcome whether or not they have read the book. 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 Tuesdays, July 10 & 17, 3:15-4:30pm - 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. Free and open to preschoolers and their caregivers. Outdoor Band Concerts at Pequawket Pond Park in Conway Tuesdays, through August 28, 6pm Gazebo in Pequawket Pond Park next to the Fire Station Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737 Spectators are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. The concerts are free. July 10 - Mountain Top Music presents Chad and CJ's Gypsy Serenade July 17 - Mt. Washington Valley Band 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 - BYOB and a snack to share. Call for reservations. Fridays - Locals Day Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm - Summer Camp Sessions Each child will receive a T shirt for the week's theme, which can be used each day as a smock. Juice and snack provided. 12 Children limited to each session. Ages 6-12. July 10-July 14 - Fantasy Island - Children will paint fairies, wizards, castles, dragons, etc. July 17-July 21 - Christmas in July - Children paint Christmas decorations and functional pieces. Arts Jubilee Free Outdoor Summer Concert
Series: Return of Ceili Rain
Thursday, July 12, 6pm Cranmore Mountain Resort - 10th Mountain Pavilion North Conway (603) 356-5544 www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.html Axis Dance Company and Jeanne Limmer Dancers open the show, followed by the Return of Ceili Rain Celtic pop/rock, complete with accordion, bagpipes, tin whistle and fiddle. 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 and private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, cello, violin, recorder, flute and drums. 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. Thursdays - Making music is fun at Mountain Top Music Center's family music programs. Music for Babies runs 9:15-10am. The Toddlers class runs 10-11am and our Preschool class begins at 11am. All classes take place in the Church of the Nativity in North Conway. 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. For more information, contact [email protected]. Jackson Artisan's and Farmer's Market
Saturdays, through Columbus Day weekend, 9am-1pm Field next to the Snowflake Inn Jackson Village Many vendors will be selling their wares, which include locally-grown produce, baked goods, pottery, knitted sweaters and scarves, jewelry, wood and fabric creations, embroidered t-shirts and lots more. The market will also feature live local entertainment. For more information, or if you would like to be a vendor, call Cathy Hendrickson at 383-9195. Outdoor Band Concerts at the North Conway
Gazebo
Sundays, July 8 & 15, 6:30-7:30pm Community Center Gazebo Main Street, North Conway Village At the gazebo next to the North Conway Community Center. Visiting musicians are welcome to join in, spectators are invited to bring a lawn chair and listen. Every Sunday. 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. Freedom Public Library Events &
Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm Freedom (603) 539-5176 www.freedompubliclibrary.org Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour 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. 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 Tuesdays, July 10 & 17, 10:30 - Summer Reading Program: Reading Road Trip USA Tuesdays, July 10 & 17 - 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 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, contact [email protected]. Bartlett Public Library Programs
Bartlett Public Library Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-2755 Tuesdays, through August 7, 10am - Summer Reading Program: Reading Roadtrip USA Ages: Pre-school to about 10 years old The library is looking for people who would like to read to the children. Please contact Jane Duggan @ 374-6143 or [email protected] to schedule a story hour or with questions. 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 Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September at 7pm. 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 visit us on the web. |
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Events & Films at The Colonial
The Colonial Theatre Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org 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 versatile show. Thursday, July 5, 7:30pm - WREN Gallery's Artist Documentary Series: The Mystery of Picasso This entirely new kind of art documentary captures the moment and the mystery of creativity; for this film, the master created 20 artworks - all of which were destroyed when the film was completed. Free & open to the public. Friday & Sunday-Wednesday, July 6 & 8-11, 7:30pm - Film: 12:08: East of Bucharest Romanian filmmaker Corneliu Porumboiu grapples with his country's troubled recent past in this wonderfully droll film about a local TV station owner who attempts to define the events of December 22, 1989. Saturday, July 7, 8pm - LIVE! at The Colonial: The Bluegrass Gospel Project Seven of the best traditional acoustic musicians and vocalists in the Northeast, who focus their repertoire on the free improvisation and sublime vocal harmonies of the spiritual side of Appalachian string band music. Tuesday, July 10, 10:30am - Bethlehem Library Summer Reading Program Movie - Free and open to the public Wednesday, July 11, 11am - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players present Babes in Toyland Adapted from the classic Charles Dickens tale of a boy and girl who visit Toyland, where all the toys and Mother Goose characters come to life. Kid and family friendly live theatre. Friday-Wednesday, July 13-18, 7:30pm - Away From Her A beautiful yet unconventional story of a couple coming to grips with the onset of memory loss. Wednesday, July 18, 11am - Black Bear Moon Drumming Ensemble The Black Bear Moon Rhythm Ensemble presents a unique selection of traditional West African rhythms and songs. 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. Featured artist for July is photographer Peter Slattery, whose "New Hampshire Splendor" work is also on exhibit at Miller's Caf� and Bakery through July 15. Friday, July 6, 6-8pm - Open House Reception for Peter Slattery's "More Moments in Time" The Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council is now accepting poetry submissions for the Lisbon Fall Festival of the Arts Poetry Contest. Poets of all ages are encouraged to enter their poetry and there will be categories for children, teens, and adults. For more information about the poetry contest, please contact Mark Roberts at [email protected] or call (603) 838-5291. 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 Friday, July 6, 4-6pm - Opening and preview of "Top of the World" with Vermont artist Ken Leslie. Panoramic drawings, paintings and studies create a visual record of the Arctic and the changes it is undergoing. This reception is free and open to the public. Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9am-12noon - Trees of New England Explore the natural history of our region's native and common non-native tree species with nature writer Charles Fergus, author of Trees of New England: A Natural History. Call or email for details and to register. 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. Abbie Greenleaf Library Programs & Events Monday & Tuesday 2-6pm; Wednesday, 2-7pm; Thursday, 10am-12noon & 2-5pm; Friday, 2-5pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm Abbie Greenleaf Library 439 Main Street, Franconia (603) 823-8424 www.gofranconia.com/library.html Saturday, July 7, 10am-3pm - Book Sale Thursdays, 10:30am - Toddler Time for children ages 1 to 3. Stories, rhymes, songs & puppets. 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. Sunday, July 8 - WREN Garden Tour Variety of interesting locations planned for this self-guided tour of some of the most beautiful gardens in the North Country. Tickets may be purchased at WREN. Sugar Hill Artisans' Guild Summer Craft Classes, Meetings & Events Saturday, July 7, 10am-2pm Carolina Crapo Memorial Building Route 117/Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-8431 www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/sugarhill.php All fabric artisans welcome. Bring bag lunch. First and third Saturdays of each month. 9th Annual Summer Breeze Art Show Saturday, July 7 Back lawn, Peabody and Smith Realty Main Street, Franconia For information, contact Lynn Driscoll either by phone at: (603) 823-8135 or by email at: [email protected]. Chorus of Westerly's Music at Ogontz Choral
Recitals
Wednesdays, July 11 & 18, 7:30pm Camp Ogontz Lyman (401) 596-8663 www.chorusofwesterly.org The Chorus of Westerly, Rhode Island, Music at Ogontz presents two vocal recitals. July 11 - Mezzo-soprano Freda Herseth performs works by Weill, Beeson and Schumann. July 18 - Mezzo-soprano Paula Rockwell performs works by Rossini, Wolf, Messiaen, Bernstein and Sondheim. Offered free of charge, although donations to support the Chorus will be accepted at the door. 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. The Frost Place Museum is open to visitors: Wednesday-Monday, July 3-October 8, 1-5pm Sunday, July 8, 2pm - Frost Day Celebration Scholar Robert Faggen, editor of The Notebooks of Robert Frost, and Resident Poet Jody Gladding. . 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, July 8 - The Mary Maguire Band featuring bluegrass, folk and swing tunes Sunday, July 15 - The Parker Hill Road with pop tunes, blues and old country, all to the popular sound of traditional blue grass music 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. Writing Toward Recovery Workshop Tuesdays, July 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 participants as a step in the healing process. The workshop is 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. Call or email for more information or to register. Lisbon Main Street Summer Concert
Series
Wednesdays, 6-8 pm Chevron Park Bandstand (Town Hall if it rains) Lisbon (603) 838-2200 or (603) 838-5545 July 11 - Mad Bavarian Brass Band plays oom-pah-pah German marches, waltzes, polkas and all-around "happy musik". Admission is free; refreshments will be available for sale. [email protected] Neskaya - A Sacred Space for Movement
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. Thursday, July 12, 6:30-8:30pm - Women's Circle Art, journaling, movement, sound, meditation and other modalities offered. All women are welcome. Friday, July 13, 7:30pm - Free Movie Night: Long Night's Journey into Day A dramatic inside look at one of the most innovative and ambitious attempts at dialogue and healing in human history - South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation commission. It documents South Africa's quest for restorative justice as it follows four dramatically different cases that come before the commission over the course of two and a half years. Sundays, 6-8pm & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm - World Dance/Sacred Circle Dance Fridays, 5-6pm - Free Movement Dance Stretch, breathe, and create your own movements to music old & new. All dances are taught, no partner needed. Donation: $0-$10 Call for Yoga, Tai Chi schedule. Summer Concerts in Remich Park
Fridays, July 13-August 17, 5:30-7:30pm Remich Park Gazebo Littleton (603) 444-6561 www.littletonareachamber.com Old fashioned family picnic and lawn chair entertainment. Concerts every Friday evening. Free to the public. July 13 - Brothers of Other Mothers North Country Chamber Players - Music in the
White Mountains
Saturday, July 14, 7:30pm Sugar Hill Meeting House, Sugar Hill PO Box 904, Littleton (603) 444-0309 www.northcountrychamberplayers.com The season opens with "Homage to Schumann," with guest artists Curtis Macomber, violin, and Jonathan Vinocour, viola. Program includes Schumann's Adagio and Allegro for Horn and Piano, Op. 70; Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano, Madeleine Dring; Homage a Robert Schumann for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. 15/d, Gyorgy Kurtag; and Schumann's Quintet in E flat Major for Piano and Strings, Op. 44. 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 Main Exhibit: Bette Davis, her romance with Sugar Hill. Carriage Barn Gallery: History of Sunset Hill House, one of Sugar Hill's grand hotel of early 1900s. Also Genealogy library, Thoma Gallery, Cobleigh Tavern Kitchen, Sleigh Shed (Bette Davis Sleigh), Carriage Barns, Gift Shop and exhibit of projects by Sugar Hill Artisans Guild members. Donations welcome. Tuesday, July 17, 7:30pm - Summer Lecture Series: Chuck and Pat McMclure with their presentation of slides and native basket collection from Panama. Free admission. Andrew Carnegie Visits Littleton
Tuesday, July 17, 2pm Littleton Public Library 92 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-5741 www.ncia.net/library/littleton/ Historian Jeffrey Smith, portraying Andrew Carnegie, appears at the Littleton Community Center at 120 Main Street. In his lifetime, Andrew Carnegie funded 1679 public libraries--including the Littleton Public Library. Dr. Smith is a history professor at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. The Littleton Public Library hosts an open house, following the presentation, from 3:30- 5pm. 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. Wednesdays, 7:30pm - Readings in the Gallery Summer Series 2007 Four-part program featuring seven award-winning poets. Readings are free, but seating is limited. July 18 - Ellen Dudley & F.D. Reeve 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. 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 Monday-Friday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening. Nightly, 7pm (second show at 9pm on Saturdays): Film Series Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Tango Lessons: "Argentine Tango" No partner necessary; $10 per class. Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163 for more details Littleton Farmers' Market - Food, Crafts,
Entertainment
Sundays, July 8 & 15, 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. Also live entertainment. 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. 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 - Weavings of Moocho Scott Salomon 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. 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. 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. 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. |
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North Country Center for the Arts Children's
Summer Theatre
Wednesdays, 10:30am & Saturdays, 9:30am in Lincoln North Country Center for the Arts Lincoln Village Shops Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-2141 Wednesdays, 1:30 pm at Rey Center, Town Square, Waterville Valley www.PapermillTheatre.org July 4 & 7 - Beauty & the Beast July 11 & July 14 - Little Red Riding Hood July 18 - The Ugly Duckling Rey Center Activities Schedule
Rey Center Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308 www.curiousgeorgecottage.org Check website for complete listing of happenings. Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19, 9am - White Mountain Painters Local artists and visiting artists are invited to join painters who will be working outside in Waterville Valley. Reservations 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 explores 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. Summer Theatre at Papermill Theatre
Monday-Saturday, 7:30pm, check online for specific dates Papermill Theatre at Lincoln Village Shops Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-2141 www.papermilltheatre.org Thursday, July 5, 5-7pm - Seussical the Musical Opening Night Gala Show continues through August 25 Dr. Seuss' relevant and profound themes are woven together with the Cat in the Hat as narrator and featuring Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville in this magical, musical extravaganza for all ages with its Seussian gumbo of musical styles. Area employees pay half-price July 6-20. Waterville Valley Community Gallery and Art
Walk
Thursdays & Fridays, 11am-4pm; Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 10am-2pm Throughout the Valley Waterville Valley (603) 236-4644 www.wvaf.org Waterville Valley Community Gallery, hanging through September 4. Self-guided tour of Waterville Valley's Community Gallery, exhibiting the work of over 15 local artists throughout Waterville Valley businesses and organizations. Friday, July 6, 4:30-8pm - Opening Reception 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 July 6 - Jackie Lee & COD Shakespeare in the Valley: Sugar-Coated
Shakespeare
Through August 18, 4pm Tuesdays at Rey Center in Town Square Saturdays at Town Square Center, under the tent Waterville Valley (603) 726-0098 www.shakespeareinthevalley.com Two-person teams of Main Stage actors interweave monologues, sonnets, poems and songs from Shakespeare and classical literature in a tapestry of participation, fun and learning. Saturdays, July 7 & 14 - Lions and Tigers and Bards... Oh My! Dorothy and Shakespeare explore the Animal, Insect and Natural Worlds Tuesdays, July 10 & 17 - 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. Flying Yankee Open House
Saturdays, July 7, 10am-4pm Hobo Railroad, Lincoln (603) 745-3974 www.flyingyankee.com Guided tours of the Flying Yankee inside and out, an ongoing slide show presenting the history, restoration and future use of the historic streamliner and unique photo opportunities. Tax-deductible donations for the ongoing Flying Yankee restoration are encouraged. Rain or shine. 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 July 7 - Lisa Young and Company 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/ Saturday, July 14, 9am - Friends Annual Book and Bake Sale Thursdays, 3:30pm - Summer Reading Program The program includes stories and crafts. Preschoolers-2nd Grade Wednesdays, 7-9pm - Game Night at Father Roger Bilodeau Community Center, 194 Pollard Road: 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. |
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Middle Earth Music Hall Summer
Schedule
Ongoing Programs - See website for specifics Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748 www.memh.com Thursday, July 5 - The Wiyos Friday, July 6 - Nobby Reed Saturday, July 7- Roy Book Binder Wednesday, July 11- Open Mic Thursday, July 12 - Nawal Friday, July 13 - Bill Morrissey Saturday, July 14 - Boris McCutcheon Wednesday, July 18 - Open Mic Bradford Historical Society Events
Main Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4423 Friday, July 6 - Annual Strawberry Festival and Concert in the Park Strawberry desserts on sale 1-8:30pm. Featuring the Newmont Military Band at 7pm. Free-will collection. Bring chairs/blanket. Rain location: BA Auditorium. Wednesday, July 18, 7pm - "History of the Bradford Strawberry Industry" Panel discussion with audience participation. Free and handicapped accessible. Sponsored by the Bradford Historical Society. Special exhibit in the BHS Museum on Main Street. For more information, contact [email protected] 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. Opening July 6 - "A Change of Seasons," a solo art exhibit of 25 oil paintings by Gary Hamel. Most of the landscapes are in the local area. Friday, July 13, 7:30pm - North Country Chamber Players Concert: Homage to Schumann North Country Chamber Players concert subscriptions available at Alumni Hall through July 20. Wednesday, July 18, 11am - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players present Babes in Toyland Adapted from the classic Charles Dickens tale of a boy and girl who visit Toyland where all the toys and Mother Goose characters come to life. Kid and family friendly live theatre. Photo Competition: Alumni Hall and the Lower Cohase Chamber of Commerce announce their 2007 region-wide photography competition, and invite all photographers to participate. With its theme "As You've Never Seen It Before," the contest seeks photography that portrays people, places or things from the Lower Cohase/Upper Valley region in a truly unique way. Photo-subjects must be from the towns of Haverhill or Piermont, NH, Bradford or Newbury, VT, or any town directly abutting any of those four. Photographers may be from anywhere. Submissions must be delivered to Alumni Hall by 4pm, August 21. For more information, contest guidelines and entry forms, call or email Alumni Hall. Piermont Farmers' Market
Tuesdays, through 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 [email protected] 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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North Country Center for the Arts Children's
Summer Theatre
Thursdays, 2pm Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869 www.papermilltheatre.org/ChildrensTheatre.htm Children's stories adapted for the stage. Cast members greet the audience in the Silver Center lobby after each show. Shows appeal to adults and children three years and older. July 5 - Beauty & the Beast July 12 - Little Red Riding Hood 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. Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1-4pm - Watercolor Explorations Enjoy painting a variety of subjects in this series of classes geared toward the advanced beginner or intermediate watercolorist. Each class will include an illustrated step-by-step lesson and live demonstrations of watercolor tips and techniques. Call Cheryl or email [email protected] for a materials list. Participants may sign up for the whole series or for individual classes. Private classes may also be arranged. Ages: Teens/adults. Friday, July 6, 5-8pm - Opening Reception for Mixed Media Group Show Artists use a variety of art-making methods to produce a given piece. Refreshments. Displaying July 1-31. Saturday, July 7, 10am-6pm - Artistic Roots Anniversary Celebration During the month of July, every visitor to the arts center will receive free tickets for drawings to win pottery, paintings, cards, photography, fiber art, wood crafts, jewelry, art prints and more. Additional tickets are available for purchase. 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. Every other Sunday, 4:30-6pm - Knitting Circle Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Programs &
Events
Daily, May 1-November 1, 9:30am-4:30pm Squam Lakes Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness (603) 968-7194 www.nhnature.org/calendar_of_events.htm Some events require reservations and advance payment, others are free. Numerous presentations and weekly summer programs - "Guided Discoveries" ( www.nhnature.org/guided_discoveries.html) & "Up Close to Animals" ( www.nhnature.org/animaltalks.htm) - for various ages of children are scheduled throught the summer. Check website for details. Friday, July 6, 10-11:30am - Wise About Coyotes Become wise about coyotes through activities, storytelling, wild snack and a visit with a live coyote. Monday, July 9, 7pm - Earth Travels: A Pottery Tour of Taiwan and China Bob Roy, a potter of 25 years, traveled for a month through Taiwan and China. See the famous landmarks and ancient pottery sites visited. No charge or reservations needed to attend. Wednesday, July 11, 7pm - Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Free Lecture Series: Winter Climate Change and the Northern Forest. Thursday, July 12, 10am-12noon - Movers, Shakers and Rhythm Makers A fun-filled adventure into the animal world Thursday, July 12, 7:30-9pm - Evening Bat Viewing Approximately 400 bats reside in the Science Center's bat houses. This program begins with an introduction to bat biology, followed by an outdoor viewing of wild bats in action. Friday, July 13, 6:30-9pm - Moose Tours Naturalist-led mini-bus tours to look for these leviathans of the North Woods. Saturday, July 14, 1-4pm - Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Free Lecture Series: Solving the Unsolvable - Closing the gaps in the water budget of Mirror Lake Monday, July 16, 7pm - Earth Travels: Where in the World is Belize? Join Naturalist Margaret Gillespie in exploring the diverse treasures of Belize by kayak, foot and horseback. Wednesday, July 18, 9:30-11am - Water Dragons Discover the lives of dragonflies and damselflies below the water's surface and above it. Wednesday, July 18, 7pm - Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Free Lecture Series: Discover New England's Multiple Threats to Forest Songbirds. 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 July 6 - Andrea Paquin - Connecticut folk rock artist has recent album release July 13 - Audrey Drake - Mellow Rock Singer & guitarist New Hampshire Music Festival
Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University Tickets: 279-3300 or e-mail NHMF Box Office at [email protected] July 7, 8 pm: Pop Series Musical America: Michael Krajewski leads the Festival Orchestra and teenage singing sensation, Kaitlyn Lusk, in a celebration of American Music. Hits include Sweet Georgia Brown, You Made Me Love You, and Over the Rainbow. July 10: Chamber Music Series Tuesdays through August 14. Programs are chosen by the musicians themselves during the season.Seating is limited. July 12 & 13, 8 pm: Classics Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3; Mozart Symphony No. 39; Beethoven Violin Concerto. Jonathan Gandelsman, Guest Violinist. July 14, 8pm: Big Band Series The biggest hits from the biggest stars: Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and, of course, Duke Ellington. Happenings at D Acres Farm D Acres of NH Organic Farm & Educational Homestead 218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester (603) 786-2366 www.dacres.org Friday, July 6, 7pm - Climate Change Effects on NH presented by Jan Pendlebury. Free lecture and discussion. Saturday, July 7, 10am-12pm - Fundamentals of Drawing with Beverly Walker Instructions for developing and practice enhancing seeing skills offered in this drawing workshop. First Saturday of every month. Friday, July 13, 7pm - Free Film: The Fourth World War. 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. Saturday, July 7, 2-5pm - Annual Open House July 9-13 - Five Day Oil workshop: Beyond the Basics Paula Kuehn's workshop will focus on flowers and still lifes. Friday, July 13, 5-8pm - Gallery Walk July 16-20, 9am-4pm - Three Day (M,W,F) Watercolor Workshop: Beyond the Basics This will primarily be a plein-air class with the gallery as a backup for inclement weather. These classes will include lunch at the Corner House Inn 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. Saturday July 7, 6-8 pm - Champagne Reception Hosted by July Artist of the Month, Lisa Olech, who will unveil six of her stained glass creations. League of NH Craftsmen Class Schedule and Artist Demonstrations League of NH Craftsmen - Sandwich Home Industries Center Sandwich (603) 284-6831 www.nhcrafts.org Sundays, July 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2-4pm - Primitive Rug Hooking Each student will receive a complete kit containing an original pattern, new hand-dyed wools, hook, cording, whipping yarn and binding tape to complete their project. Students will need sharp scissors and a rug hooking frame. 14" oak hoop frames will be available from the instructor for $25 at the first session. Mondays, July 9 & 16, 6-8pm - Handbuilt Bowls Use slab, coil and pinching methods to make a 9"x12" serving dish. The first class will focus on construction, the second on glazing. Age: 14-Adult Wednesday & Monday, July 11 & 16, 6-8pm - Handbuilt Platters Using handbuilding techniques design and build a functional work of art. The first class will focus on construction, the second on glazing. Age: 14-Adult Wednesday, July 18, 10-11am - Exploring Nature with Clay Children will use natural objects to sculpt and mark clay, exploring the way different materials interact. Projects will range from plaques to small bowls. Students will use self-hardening clay, so projects can be taken home that day. Ages 5-8 Various days, 10:30am-4pm - Artist Demonstrations (free and open to the public) Wednesday, July 11 - Diane Paul, Bells Thursday, July 12 - Bob Mc Lean, Birch Bark Art Friday, July 13 - Ann Olson, Knitted Ornaments Saturday, July 14 - Pam Bartlett, Hooked Rugs Also: Kindercraft Tuesdays, July 10, 17 & 24, 10-11am In each class, children will create a project to take home. The focus of the class will be on the process, not the final product. Ages 3-6 (with some flexibility, especially for siblings). July 10 - Bugs & Butterflies and July 17 - Oceans 2007 Arts in Education Institute at
Plymouth State
University
Monday-Friday, July 9-13 The AIE institute helps teachers and administrators define the role of the arts in the K-12 classroom and establish strong relationships between the arts and academic disciplines, engage children in critical thinking and build community. Workshops include Visual Arts and Writing, Nature Journaling, Creative Music, Movement and Drama Classroom, Differentiated Instruction and Papermaking. For information, contact Dr. Cynthia Vascak at (603) 535-3001 or via e-mail to [email protected]. Pease Public Library Programs &
Events
1 Russell St., Plymouth (603) 536-2616 http://www.pe asepubliclibrary.org Mondays, July 9 & 16, 4-5:30pm - An Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture Including common phrases and greetings and their relationship to Arabic culture. Wednesday, July 11, 7pm - Community Knitting Group Tuesday, July 17, 6:30pm - Craft Night Join us and find out what you can make with newspaper. For students entering grades 1-5. 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
Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth 603) 535-2614 or (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869 http://silver.plymouth.edu Monday, July 9, 4pm - 2007 PSU Faculty Exhibition Opening This annual exhibition showcases Plymouth State faculty work and provides a critical and creative conversation between the art department and the greater community. The exhibition presents work in ceramic, metal sculpture, printmaking, painting, photography and graphic arts. Exhibit runs from July 5-October 13. Holderness Historical Society presents
Steamboats on Squam
Tuesday, July 10, 7pm Holderness Historical Society Route 3, Curry Place, Holderness (603) 968-3023 or (603) 968-9898 www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/holderness.php Steamboats on Squam, presented by John Echlin. Refreshments provided. Free and open to the public. Holderness Historical Society is open Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm, or by appointment, during the summer. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm. 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. An exhibit of recent landscape paintings by Michael Doyle continues through July 18. Wednesday, July 11, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: "This is the Neighborhood," recent paintings by Ashley Bullard, and "Les Voisins" (The Neighbors), recent work by Rosy Lamb. The exhibit will run July 8-August 29. Center Sandwich Gallery Walks
Friday, July 13, 5-8pm Corner House Inn, 22 Main Street Surroundings Art Gallery, 12 Main Street Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main Street Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, 69 Maple Street (Route 113) Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888 Make an evening of visiting the wonderful galleries of historic Sandwich and fine dining at the Corner House Inn. Sponsored by Surroundings Art Gallery, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Sandwich Home Industries and the Corner House Inn. Advice to the Players Concert & Shakespeare
Camps
Sandwich Fairgrounds Amphitheatre Advice to the Players PO Box 52, North Sandwich (603) 677-2739 www.advicetotheplayers.org Saturday, July 14, 5pm - ATTP Benefit Concert John Dillon and Vivian Nesbitt in concert, a benefit for ATTP's programs. Bring a lawn chair, bring a picnic, and bring your dancing shoes. Monday-Friday, July 16-27, 9am-12noon - Shakespeare for Kids and Teens A theatre experience that teaches children, teens and young adults the art and craft of acting, and the terms and techniques used to create Shakespeare's plays. KidsCamp for ages 8-11 and Shakesperience for ages 12-15 Campton Historical Society Programs and
Events
Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building) Route 175S, Campton Hollow (603) 726-7752 or (603) 726-3804 www.watervillevalleyregion.com/HistoricalSociety/ Monday, July 16, 7:30pm - Petticoat Patriot The story of Deborah Samson Gannett, a woman in the Continental Army. This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments served. Handicap accessible. Contact: Jim Parziale Sandwich Historical Society Events &
Research
Spring Hours: Tuesday-Friday, by appointment only 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. 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. Wednesday, July 18, 7:30pm - An Oral History Lecture: Faces of Sandwich Open forum for all to share in the local history of Sandwich. At the Crafts Building of the Sandwich Fairgrounds. 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, through July 30, 6-7:30pm - Modern Dance Class This workshop explores 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 helpful. Ages 18-80. Mon/Wed/Fri, July 9, 11 & 13, 10am-12noon - Digital photography with Franz Nicolay Patsy Ladd Carega Gallery will be presenting art this season at the Little Church Theater. www.patsycarega.com 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. Gallery at Red Gate Farm
Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5pm 188 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4404 www.galleryatredgatefarm.com 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. 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. |
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Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire phone: 323-7302 email: [email protected] web: www.aannh.org
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