AANNH ArtsNorth Calendar

ArtsNorth Calendar

Early Summer - Issue 39

July 19-August 1, 2007

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	Arts Alliance Programs & Partner Events Colebrook Area Lancaster/Whitefield Area Berlin/Gorham Area Mount Washington Valley Littleton Area Lincoln/Woodstock Area Haverhill Area Plymouth Area

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Our summer/fall brochure, "A Guide to Arts, Culture & Heritage in the White Mountains," is now available. Look for copies for your home, friends and families at state rest areas and at hospitality sites throughout the region; if you'd like a stack for your business or organization, give us a call at 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org.

Communities Invited to Present Disappearances: Interested community organizations are invited to present director Jay Craven's Disappearances, a "Vermont frontier film" starring Kris Kristofferson and based on the award-winning novel by Howard Frank Mosher. For details, contact Craven at (802) 592-3190 or the Arts Alliance at (603) 323-7302. The Disappearances 50-Town NH tour comes as part of the film's national release. Shot in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom and northern New Hampshire, it completes a trilogy that is "based on the idea that we can tell our own stories, treat our own history, and depict our own images," Craven says. "That's why we're taking it to dozens of towns that don't have movie theaters, reviving the tradition of vaudeville and offering the film showings as community events."



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country The Arts Alliance is pleased to present our ArtsNorth e-bulletin for you and your guests, arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. For the complete ArtsNorth Calendar, visit our website at www.aannh.org. Please be sure to confirm event details prior to attending. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographical areas of interest. To view events beyond the dates in this bulletin, you can use the Plan-Ahead Arts Calendar. Links to both calendars are available in the Quick Links section. If your organization is presenting a cultural event, email details to us as early as possible at events@aannh.org and we'll include it in the online ArtsNorth calendar and in our email bulletins. You can simply add events@aannh.org to your press list. Our e-bulletins cover two weeks at a time during the summer season. The submission deadlines for upcoming bulletins are July 26 and August 9 & 23.

Arts Alliance Programs & Partner Events

Last Call for Art for "Now/ Then / When" Exhibit: Current and former Berlin-area residents are invited to submit work that relates to Berlin's connection to the paper industry and/or deals with the current state of change in the city. The juried exhibit will run at the Northern Forest Heritage Park from August 24 through September 8. All media is welcomed and new media, conceptual, or non-traditional work is encouraged. Rachelle Beaudoin, mixed media artist and former Berlin resident, will curate the exhibition, presented by the Arts Alliance, Tri-County CAP and the Heritage Park. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, July 18. Artists will be notified by August 1. See www.aannh.org for additional details. Fiddler Patrick Ross & Friends play at John Wingate Weeks Historic Site at 7pm on Thursday, July 19. Patrick, Vermont guitarist Haze Smith and Quebec pianoist Jan Graham will perform a mix of traditional tunes in a free concert in the Summit Lodge Great Room as part of the 2007 Summer Program series sponsored by the Weeks State Park Association. The program is presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance's "Mountain Links: NH Music Traditions" program. Call (603) 788-4004 or visit www.nhstateparks.org/ParksPages/Weeks/ WeeksEvents.html IMAI's "Northward Bound" Chamber Music Series continues July 24 in Gorham. Musicians from the International Musical Arts Institute in Fryeburg, Maine, play music of Mendelssohn, Prokofieff and Dvorak at Gorham Congregational Church, 143 Main Street, as part of this partnership series with the Arts Alliance and local presenters. Call (603) 383-6615 for details. The Alliance's Extending the Dance Map: A Northern New England Rural Dance Project continues with a convening Saturday, August 4, at 4pm at the Bates Dance Festival, Lewiston, ME. Dancers, educators, presenters and advocates are invited to come learn about the project and share ideas with colleagues new and old. Contact Nancy Salmon, Maine project liaison, at (207) 777-6739 or email ncsalmon@suscom-maine.net for details, info and to register. The program includes a free meeting and discussion, followed by dinner with Festival dancers ($7), a pre-performance talk by dance critic Suzanne Carbonneau, and an 8pm performance by Bridgman Packer Dance ($18). Details on the Festival (including program and ticket information, directions & lodging suggestions) at www.batesdancefestival.org. Call the Alliance at (603) 323-7302 for more information on Extending the Dance Map and our efforts to bring more dance to schools and communities. Rediscovering Afghanistan--Lessons from the Home: On August 8 at 7pm, Holderness Library hosts a program coordinated by the Arts Alliance and funded by the NH Humanities Council, with support from Dartmouth College and Friends of the Library. Interspersing still and film images of Afghan home life with material artifacts, ethnography, personal stories and geopolitical data, Jennifer Fluri (a geographer/women's studies professor at Dartmouth College) and Rachel Lehr (a scholar and artist, and director of Rubia, the Afghan Women's Handwork Project), offer fascinating insights into rural and urban life in Afghanistan. Free and open to the public. Call (603) 968-7066 for additional details.

Colebrook Area

Colebrook Public Library Programs & Events 126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808 Tuesdays, 10am - Reading Road Trip USA - Summer reading program for ages 7-12 Wednesdays, 10am - Reading Road Trip USA - Summer reading program for ages 3-6 Thursday, July 26, 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. Saturday, July 28 - Wildlife Encounters returns with a "Road Trip to the Zoo" Tuesday, July 31, 4pm - The 2007 Summer Reading Program ends with a barbecue and awards ceremony and performance by "Alex The Jester." For more information, contact clebrook@ncia.net Connecticut River Art Group Opportunities (603) 538-9542 or (802) 266-3687 http://yankeeimages.tripod.com/ConnRiverArtists/ Thursday, July 26, 5-8pm - Artist's Reception at the home of Les & Patricia Klinefelter Meet other artists and discuss painting locations, etc. Maps and directions to local painting locations will be distributed. Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28, 9am -PleinAir Paintout Artists staying in Colebrook and Canaan will meet at the Library in Canaan; artists staying in Pittsburg will meet at the Pittsburg Fire Station. Sunday, July 29, 10am-3pm - Art in the Park Exhibition and Wet Paint Sale Note: 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. 16th Annual North Country Moose Festival Photo Contest Thursday, August 16 (Deadline) North Country Chamber of Commerce Colebrook (603) 237-4321 www.moosefestival.com Entries are now being accepted. The event, sponsored by the North Country Chamber of Commerce, will be held August 25 at the Canaan Recreational Park in Vermont, in conjunction with the festival taking place in Colebrook, Pittsburg and Stewartstown. One photograph per person per category. Call or visit the website for more information, photo contest guidelines and entry forms. Colebrook Area Historical Society Exhibit & Programs Saturdays, 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 on the 2nd Thursday of the Month from May through September. 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. Visitors are welcome to picnic on the grounds.

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

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 19 - Concert with Patrick Ross & Friends Fiddler Patrick Ross, guitarist Haze Smith and keyboard artist Jan Graham perform old favorites. July 26 - The Weeks Act: A Turning Point in American Environmentalism Chris Johnson describes how the growing interest in nature and outdoor activities in the White Mountains built grassroots support for protecting the mountain forests in the early 20th century. Friday, July 27, 9am-3pm - White Mountains History Tour Chris Johnson and Dave Govatski lead a trip to several sites and discuss their significance in the history of the White Mountains. Come early to presentations and bring a picnic supper, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. All programs are free. 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'." Patchwork Players offer shows directed toward the youngest audience members: Fridays, July 20 & 27, 1pm - Wizard of Oz Twin Mountain Summer Music Series at the Bandstand Saturdays, July 21 & 28, 7-8:30pm Twin Mountain Bandstand School Street at the intersection 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 available. North Country Chamber Players - Music in the White Mountains Sunday, July 22, 3pm St. Paul's Church, Lancaster North Country Chamber Players, Littleton (603) 444-0309 www.northcountrychamberplayers.org World-class ensemble presents chamber music concert featuring works by Schubert and Poulenc. Summer Band Concerts on Whitefield Common Mondays, July 23 & 30, 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 Original Music Showcase Wednesday, July 25 Black Bear Bistro 38 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-3873 Local artists trying out new material and getting together with other musicians who are trying to do the same. Showcasing local art pieces for sale from The Old Mill Studio. Last Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact recorsbdl@yahoo.com. 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 26 (through August 9; no class July 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. Storyteller Simon Brooks Friday, July 27, 1:30pm Northumberland Public Library Groveton (603) 636-2066 Summer Reading Program presents Storyteller Simon Brooks. Free. For more information, contact simon@diamondscree.com. Lancaster Historical Society Flea Market Sunday, July 29, 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; nominal fee to exhibit. The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday at the museum. Events, Workshops & Classes at The Mount Washington Ongoing The Mount Washington Hotel & Resort 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, they'll be sewn together to create a quilt. 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." Whitefield Historical Society Thursdays, through September 27, 2-4pm 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 Weeks Memorial Library Programs & Events Weeks Memorial Library 128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352 http://lancasternh.org/ Tuesdays, 10am - Story Hour for the smallest children. First and third Tuesdays Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour for preschoolers 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. Old Mill Studio & Artisans Classroom Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm (also "by chance") 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 basketry.

Berlin/Gorham Area

Randolph Public Library & Randolph Colloquy Events Library hours July & August: Monday 7-9am, Wednesday 10am-12noon & 3-5pm, Saturday 10am-12noon Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408 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. Friday, July 20, 7:30pm, Municipal Building -- *Lecture on "Lost Nation" by Jeffrey Lent,* who will speak about his novel set in Indian Stream in the 19th century. Family subscription for Colloquy series: $30. Individual lectures: $5. Monday, July 23, 10:45am and Friday, July 27, 7:30pm - *Book discussions* on The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Harry Potter's Midnight Magic in Gorham Friday, July 20, beginning at 5pm Throughout Gorham http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeonbho/harrypotters_midnig htmagic_gorhamnh/index.html A full schedule of magical events, with musical entertainment, scavenger hunt, Azkaban Prison, fortune telling, Wizard Chess and so much more. Gorham Reader's Theater presents selections from Harry Potter books. A can't-miss for Potter fans! 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 On display through August - 10th Annual Randolph Art Show Friday, July 20 - Gallery Open until midnight during Harry Potter's Midnight Magic 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 22, 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. IMAI "Northward Bound" Chamber Music at Gorham Tuesday, July 24, 7pm Gorham Congregational Church 143 Main Street, Gorham (603) 383-6615 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; this concert features music of Mendelssohn, Prokofieff and Dvorak. Gorham Summer Concert Series on The Common Tuesdays, July 24 & 31, 6:30-8:30pm Town Common Intersection Routes 16 & 2, Gorham (603) 466-3322 www.gorhamnh.org/news/summer%20concert.htm Great variety of artists, including some hometown talent. St. Kieran Presents The Shaw Brothers Thursday, July 26, 7pm St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028 www.stkieranarts.org/schedule2007.html New Hampshire's most popular folk duo for more than 40 years, singers-songwriters-musicians Rick and Ron Shaw celebrate family life, country living and the fine art of stories well told. $10 at the door. Northern Forest Heritage Park Festival du Bois, River Tours & Artisans Gift Shop Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm Festival Saturday, July 28, 11am-7pm 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. Visit www.nowthenwhen.net for additional information. Saturday, July 28, 11am-7pm - Festival du Bois An international celebration of the forest, wood, paper, visual and traditional arts, music and French culture, rain or shine. Amphitheatre performances by Crowfoot, Michele Choiniere, The Fiddling Riendeau Family, O'Neil Croteau and the Granite State Cloggers; children's activities highlighted by Bobo the Clown; and demonstrations and displays by wood carvers, basket makers, and other artisans. Narrative river tours, and lots of food, including the Park's famous "Bean Hole Supper." Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 4 to 12. The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery offers original arts, crafts and gifts. Berlin & Coos County Historical Society Museum Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment) Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center 119 High Street, Berlin (603) 752-4590 or (603) 752-7337 www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/moffett.php The Moffett House Museum serves as a nostalgic setting for exhibits on Berlin's rich history, encompassing its cultural, ethnic and industrial legacies. Reading Room is available for perusing through high-school yearbooks or doing research in the many "Brown Bulletins," City Reports, Antique Ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available. 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 inez@ncia.net

Haverhill Area

Bradford Historical Society Events Main Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4423 Wednesday, July 18, 7pm - History of the Bradford Strawberry Industry Panel discussion with audience participation. Free and handicapped accessible. For more information, contact lccoffin@charter.net 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. On display - "A Change of Seasons," a solo art exhibit of 25 oil paintings by Gary Hamel. Most of the landscapes are in the local area. Wednesday, July 18, 11am - Weathervane Theatre 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, July 27, 7:30pm - North Country Chamber Players: Music in the White Mountains The Shostakovich Quartet performs works by Telemann, Alexander Glazunov, Luigi Boccherini, Pablo Ziegler and Shostakovich: see website for additional details, at www.northcountrychamberplayers.org North Country Chamber Players concert subscriptions available at Alumni Hall through July 20. Sunday, July 29, 10am-5pm - LCHIP Open House: featuring Alumni Hall restoration architect Jim Alexander, an art exhibit of oil landscapes by Gary Hamel, live music by Sweet Jamm, and free refreshments. No admission charge. *Photo Competition:* Alumni Hall and the Lower Cohase Chamber of Commerce announce their 2007 region-wide photography competition, "As You've Never Seen It Before," for photography that portrays people, places or things from the Lower Cohase/Upper Valley region in a truly unique way. Submissions must be delivered to Alumni Hall by 4pm, August 21. Call or email for more information, contest guidelines and entry forms. Middle Earth Music Hall Summer Schedule Ongoing Programs - See website for specifics Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748 www.memh.com Wednesday, July 18 - Open Mic Friday, July 20 - The Mammals Saturday, July 21- The Deltabilly Boys/The Perfect Train Wreck Tuesday, July 24 - Open Acoustic Jam Wednesday, July 25 - Open Mic Friday, July 27 - 35th Parallel World Music Dance Party Saturday, July 28 - Drunk Stuntmen Tuesday, July 31 - Open Acoustic Jam Wednesday, August 1 - Open Mic New England: Myth or Reality? Monday, July 23, 7:30pm Ladd Street School, Haverhill (603) 989-5978 Layers of myth-making are responsible for a New England, both real and imagined, which has its roots in Romantic idealism as well as hard-nosed pragmatism. Investigate the work of the myth-makers: Robert Frost, Wallace Nutting, Norman Rockwell and Yankee magazine - people and institutions as responsible for the tourists as the legends. Edie Clark presents this NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Piermont Farmers' Market Tuesdays, through October 30, 3pm-7pm Intersection of Route 25 and River Road Piermont (802) 222-4582 Locally produced foods, 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

Plymouth Area

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 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," 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: Faces of Sandwich, an open forum for all to share in the local history of Sandwich. At the Crafts Building of the Sandwich Fairgrounds. League of NH Craftsmen Class Schedule and Artist Demonstrations Sandwich Home Industries Center Sandwich (603) 284-6831 www.nhcrafts.org 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. Thursday, July 19, 9am-3pm - Birch Bark Mirrors Birch bark will be cut and applied to a pre-made frame and decorated with natural objects. Saturday, July 21, 10am-5pm - Knitted Lace Ornaments Learn to knit a miniature doily in-the-round on very small knitting needles using fine cotton thread. Sundays, July 22 & 29, 2-4pm - Primitive Rug Hooking Monday & Wednesday, July 23 & 25, 10am-12pm - Animal Silhouettes Make a life-size wooden animal silhouette, real enough to fool passersby. Thursday, July 26, 9:30-11:30am - Playing with Clay Create your own game boards in clay. Tuesday, July 31, 10am-12pm - Birdhouse Building Construct a simple wooden birdhouse and decorate it with things found in nature. Wednesday-Friday, August 1-3, 1-3pm (Wed), 1-4pm (Thu & Fri) - Stained Glass for Smarties Cut, shape and fit together glass pieces, which are then taped and soldered with copper foil. Various days, 10:30am-4pm - Artist Demonstrations Free and open to the public. Check website for specific artists. Also: Tuesday, July 24, 10-11am - *Kindercraft* 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). 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 19 - The Ugly Duckling July 26 - Sleeping Beauty 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 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 c-johnson@hughes.net 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. Tuesday, July 24, 6-9pm - Simple Watercolor Landscapes Paint a variety of subjects in this series of classes geared toward the advanced beginner or intermediate watercolorist. Through July 31 - Mixed Media Group Show Artists use a variety of art-making methods to produce a given piece. August 1-31 - Quilting Group Show 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. 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 Corner House Inn Live Music in the PUB Friday evenings Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com July 20 - Sta's - Charismatic acoustic rock July 27 - Jill Ducsai - Talented Sandwich Rock 'n Roll singer 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-Sunday, July 20-22 - Dorchester Old Home Days Saturday, July 21, 10am-12pm - Open (Art) Workshop with Beverly Walker Students bring their own supplies for the media in which they are working - drawing, painting, collage, etc. Third Saturday of every month. Saturday, July 28, 11am-1pm - The Medicine Garden Discover the medicinal herb treasures you can grow in your own New Hampshire garden. Basic cultivation practices and uses of medicinal herbs will be covered in this outdoor workshop. 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 for children are scheduled throughout the summer. Check website for details. Wednesday, July 18, 9:30-11am - Water Dragons Discover the lives of dragonflies and damselflies below the water's surface and above it as we explore their wet world, life cycle, and the adaptations these insects have for survival. Wednesday, July 18, 7pm - Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest Free Lecture Series: New England's Multiple Threats to Forest Songbirds. No charge to attend; no reservations needed. Fridays, July 20 & 27, 6:30-9pm - Moose Tours Naturalist-led mini-bus tours to look for these leviathans of the North Woods. 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. Friday & Saturday, July 20 & 21, 8pm - Neil Simon's Rumors A side-splitting comedy for all about a dinner party that never begins. Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 10am-12noon - Critter Theater Participants will meet live animals close up at the Science Center and then take to the LCT stage to create a "natural world" play from what they learn. Ages 6-8. Tuesday-Thursday, July 24, 25 & 26, 7-9pm - Acting Aware: The Art of Acting as a Guide to Joyous & Conscious Living Workshop for actors and non-actors, all ages and levels of experience. Connect with your imagination and intuition through improv, movement, vocalization and scene study. Wednesday, August 1, 7:30pm - Terminal Hip Dance Theatre New Hampshire professional modern dancers, writers, musicians, actors and choreographers teach and entertain, dance and tell through a blend of dance, spoken word and eclectic music. Patsy Ladd Carega Gallery presents art this season at the Little Church Theater. New Hampshire Music Festival Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University Tickets: 279-3300 or e-mail NHMF Box Office at landerson@nhmf.org www.nhmf.org/ Classics Series delivers passionate performances of the world's greatest orchestral music. July 19 & 20 - Elgar Elegy, Gershwin Piano Concerto in F, Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 July 26 & 27 - Rossini, Mozart and Brahms Festival Pops delivers light classics and show tunes, in the tradition of Arthur Fiedler July 21 - Fiedler's Favorites: Arthur Fiedler's brilliant combination of light classics, patriotic marches and popular tunes created the genre we know as "Pops." Selections include the finale from the overture to William Tell Big Band Series: Arturo O'Farrill's band of hand-picked musicians from New York's jazz scene playing classic swing in the classic style July 28 - Neither Black nor White Long before Benny Goodman led the first integrated band, jazz musicians like Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway and others created a music that was neither black nor white. Tuesdays through August 14 - Chamber Music Series Programs are chosen by the musicians themselves during the season.Seating is limited. 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/ Saturday, July 21, 1pm - Tour of Leah Gray's House Advice to the Players Shakespeare Camps Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9am-12noon Sandwich Fairgrounds Amphitheatre Advice to the Players PO Box 52, North Sandwich (603) 677-2739 www.advicetotheplayers.org 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. Pease Public Library Programs & Events 1 Russell St., Plymouth (603) 536-2616 http://www.peasepubliclibrary.org Monday, July 23, 6pm - Peter Boie, Magician for NonBelievers Following the show, Peter will hold a workshop for up to 25 lucky participants from grades 5 to 10. Tuesday, July 31, 6:30pm - Summer Celebration! Make a jingle action figure! Make an ice cream sundae! Celebrate your reading success! For students entering grades 1-5. Wednesday, August 1, 7pm - Teen Movie Night Refreshments will be provided. For ages 11+. Call the library for movie title and rating. Mondays, 10am - Toddler Time for parents and children up to 36 months Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, 10-11am - Preschool Storyhours for ages 3 to 5 Wednesdays, 7pm - Community Knitting Group 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. July 23-27 - Three Day (Mon/Wed/Fri) Oil workshop: Beyond the Basics Paula Kuehn's workshop will focus on flowers and still lifes. Tuesday, July 24 - One Day Drawing Workshop July 30-August 3 - Three Day (Tue/Wed/Fri) Watercolor Workshop: First Timers Storytelling and Puppets at Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 26, 5pm Campton Public Library 1110 Route 175, Campton (603) 726-4877 Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled Reading Roadtrip USA! summer reading concert. Free admission. For more informaion, contact rickg@rg22.com. 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 Sunday, July 29, 7pm - An Evening with the Shaw Brothers The annual 2007 PSU Faculty 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 through October 13. 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. Exhibit - "This is the Neighborhood," recent paintings by Ashley Bullard, and "Les Voisins" (The Neighbors), recent work by Rosy Lamb. The exhibit runs through August 29. Wednesday, August 1, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: "New Work" by Kay Ives The exhibit runs July 30-August 20. 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. 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. Holderness Historical Society Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm, or by appointment Holderness Historical Society Route 3, Curry Place, Holderness (603) 968-3023 or (603) 968-9898 www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/holderness.php Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm. Holderness Free Library Programs & Events Monday & Wednesday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-1pm Holderness Free Library Routes 113 and 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066 Wednesdays, through 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. All are welcome. For more information, contact holdernesslibrary@roadrunner.com 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. 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.

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