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Colebrook Public Library Programs &
Events
126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808 August 17, 9:30-11:30am - The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation holds a grant information session about the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Grant Program. Participants are asked to review the grant guidelines prior to attending; see www.nhcf.org in the section titled "Applying for a Grant." Preregistration required for this free session: email Martha Dickey at [email protected] or call (603) 225-6641 x238. The next application deadline is Monday, October 1. Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm
Museum
Monday-Friday 11am-1pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm 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. Sunday, August 19, noon & 1pm - Ice Cream Social & Outdoor Bluegrass Concert We'll be making ice cream the old-fashioned way, by hand. (Helpers welcome!) Join us for a cold treat and bluegrass concert at 1pm featuring music by Monadnock. Bring a chair or a blanket. Donation $8 for adults; children 12 and under free. 16th Annual North Country Moose
Festival
Friday-Sunday, August 24-26 North Country Chamber of Commerce Colebrook, West Stewartstown, Columbia & Pittsburg, NH & Canaan, VT (603) 237-8939 www.moosefestival.com CDA Main Street Art Show, Quilt Show, Street Fair with music by The Folk Tree, crafts, food & entertainment, photo contest, historical society open house, Tae Kwon Do demonstration, guided moose tours, Blue Grass concert, auto show, country fair, Ways of the Woods Mobile Museum of the Northern Forest Center, BoBo the Clown, 17-piece Berlin Jazz Band and much more. Connecticut River Artists Exhibit &
Opportunities
(603) 538-9542 or (802) 266-3687 http://yankeeimages.tripod.com/ConnRiverArtists/ On Friday, August 17, at 7 pm, the Connecticut River Artist Group (CRAG) celebrates Pittsburg Old Home Day with "From Anonymous to Aponovich: NH History and Art" presented by the Currier Museum. On August 18, CRAG is sponsoring a "People's Choice" Art Show, featuring the work of area visual artists. Exhibiting through August 22 - Brenda Kenney and Hans Klunder, members of CRAG, will be exhibiting their paintings at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center in the New Hampshire Welcome Center, just North of Colebrook. Colebrook Area
Historical Society Exhibit &
Programs
Saturdays in 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, business/organizational records, court 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 second Thursday of the month from May through September. |
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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 August 16 - Stark Decency: Story of New Hampshire's Prisoner of War Camp Dr. Allen Koop, Professor of History at Dartmouth College, researched the history of New Hampshire's WWII German prisoner of war camp in Stark and discovered how lasting friendships evolved between rural NH citizens and German captives. August 23 - Irish Music Concert by "Shannachie" with Pat Heffernan & Patrick Keane August 30, 2pm - Summer Houses and Hospitality in the North Country, a public discussion forum presented by the NH Preservation Alliance focused on its "Seven to Save" program of endangered historic properties. Free. Contact: NHPA (603)224-2281. August 30 - Weeks State Park Annual Meeting & Presentation Hors d'oeuvres 6pm, celebrating the 2007 programs. The evening program at 7pm, 400 Miles on the Connecticut River with Mike Tougias, will follow a brief Association Annual Meeting, which the public is welcome to attend. 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. 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 Mondays & Thursdays, 8:30-9:30pm - Summer Lecture Series in the Conservatory August 16 - Tales of the North Country August 20 - The Golden Age of the Grand Resort Hotels of the White Mountains Thursday, August 23 - Nineteenth Century American Popular Music 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." Weathervane Theatre Summer Schedule &
Patchwork Players
Through 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, August 17 & 24, 1pm - Tales from Hans Christian Andersen Jefferson Historical Society Museum
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, through 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. Saturday, August 18, 9am-4pm - Summer Postcard Show Door prizes, displays and free dealer appraisals. The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the museum. Twin Mountain Summer Music Series at the
Bandstand
Saturdays, 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. August 18 - Chris Cote Trio Lancaster Historical Society Flea
Market
Sunday, August 26, 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. Original Music Showcase
Wednesday, August 29 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 art pieces for sale from The Old Mill Gallery from local artists. Last Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact [email protected]. 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. On exhibit through August 30: Andrea Craxton: "Fruits of Our Labor." Call for a complete listing of classes & workshops offered, including pottery, drawing, decorative/folk painting, beginning/advanced basketry. Summer Band Concerts on Whitefield
Common
Mondays, 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 Weeks Memorial Library Programs &
Events
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 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 [email protected] |
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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 Sunday, August 19, 4pm - Summer Sunday Classics Saturday, August 25, 7pm - Fourth Annual Harmonica Contest Sunday, August 26, 4pm - Summer Sunday Classics: Guitarist Steve Marchena 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, August 19, 10am-4pm Town Common, Gorham (603) 752-6060 Alternate Sundays through September. Call for more information or to reserve a table. Gorham Summer Concert Series on The
Common
Tuesdays, 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. August 21 Avalanche - Rock & Roll Randolph Public Library & Randolph
Colloquy Events
Library open Monday 7-9am, Wednesday 10am-12noon & 3-5pm, Saturday 10am-12noon Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408 Friday, August 24 - Lecture: Jim Schley, Mountain Interval by Robert Frost Mr. Schley is director of the Frost Place in Franconia. Municipal Building, Randolph. Northern Forest Heritage Park: River
Tours, Exhibit & "LogJam" Concert
Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm 961Main 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. Featuring a three acre site with waterfront access and walkways, an outdoor amphitheater, a full-size replica logging camp, interactive exhibits and the Brown House Museum, built in 1853 by the H.W. Winslow Company as a boarding house for its saw-mill employees. The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery offers original arts, crafts and gifts. August 25 opening events; exhibit through September 8 - "Now / Then / When" & "LogJam" Concert A juried exhibit featuring artwork relating to Berlin's connection to the paper industry and the current state of change in the city. Opening reception August 25, 6 to 8:30pm, followed by free outdoor concert by Berlin-area musicians. Visit www.nowthenwhen.net for additional information. 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. Gorham Historical Society
Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm (main museum) Saturday & Sunday, 11am-3pm (model train boxcar ) 25 Railroad Street (behind town park) Gorham (603) 466-5338 or (603) 466-2085 In 1850 the railroad came to Gorham. Explore this rich history through artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks and more. Museum located within 1907 railroad station. A model railroad is housed in one of our boxcars. Seeking volunteers. Admission by donation. For more information, email [email protected] |
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Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991 www.tinmtn.org August 15 & 22, 3-5:30pm; August 24, 6:30-9pm, Field Trip: August 25 - Dragonflies, Damselflies & Butterflies: A Survey of Summer Insects Plant requirements and identification of common moths and butterflies, as well as the unusual lives of dragonflies and damselflies. 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. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm - Nature Walks and Talks Walk the trails of Tin Mountain and talk about the evening's topic. Saturdays, 9-10am - Building Tours Learn about the inner workings of the solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, as well as the wood-fired back-up heating system of the TMCC Nature Learning Center building. Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Guided Hikes Join TMCC staff exploring the Nature Learning Center trails. World Fellowship Center Presentations Ongoing, 7:30pm (unless otherwise noted) 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. Wednesday & Thursday, August 15 & 16, 9:30am-5:30pm - Youth Film Camp Wednesday, August 15 - From the Iraq War to the Anti-War Movement Thursday, August 16 - Climate Change: Science and Solutions Saturday, August 18, 10am - Environmental Justice: A Perspective from Communities of Color Saturday, August 18 - Unseen Borders: Stories in Sign and Voice Monday, August 20 - Drumbeat for Darfur Tuesday, August 21 - Somalia Today Wednesday, August 22 - Burma's Current Political Climate Thursday, August 23, 8pm - Just Married: A musical look at love and same-sex marriage Saturday, August 25, 10am - Citizen Journalism & the New News: The Impact of the Internet on Democracy Saturday, August 25 - Adam Ezra! Sunday, August 26, 10am - The Library of the Future as a Vision for the Internet Monday-Friday, August 27-31 - Photography Workshop Monday, August 27 - Northern Ireland: History of a Conflict in Transformation Tuesday, August 28 - Learning from Discrimination and Oppression Wednesday, August 29 - Healing from Discrimination and Oppression Denmark Arts Center Exhibits, Workshops &
Events
50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village, ME (207) 452-2412 www.denmarkarts.org August 15, 6:30-9:30pm - Mainestage Readers Theatre rehearsal Thursday, August 16, 6pm - Dress Rehearsal, Mainestage Readers Theatre Friday & Saturday, August 17 & 18, 7pm - Mainestage Readers Theatre Performances: The Best Medicine - A collection of lively and lighthearted "laugh lines" Monday & Tuesday, August 20-21, 9am-3pm - VSA Summer Art Camp Friday, August 24 - Denmark Historical Society: Rufus Ingalls program Saturday, August 25 - Evening Program: VSA Summer Art Camp Sundays, 1:30-4:30pm - Starving Artists Group Interested artists at any level may join, working in the medium of their choice. The afternoon may end with a display of work done, or a critique. Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop With different levels on alternate weeks, open to adults of any age. Conway Public Library Events & Programs Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552 www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm August Artist of the Month: Jean Donahue Tuesdays, 4pm - Summer Reading Program (age 4 and up) Wednesdays, August 15 & 22, 10:30am - Story Time for Wee Ones age 3 and under. No registration necessary. Guests and older siblings always welcome. Monday, August 20, 10:15am - Morning Book Group discusses The Fifth Child by Doris Lessing. All welcome for coffee and conversation. Tuesday, August 21, 4pm - Author Visit with Sandy Newman, creator of Scooter, the Purple Mogul Mouse, who loves to ski! Suggested for age 4 to adult. Tuesday, August 21, 7pm - From Doubt to Hope, a Book Discussion of Dreams from My Father by Barack Obama Bartlett Historical Society Programs &
Museum
Saturdays, 12noon-2pm Route 16 (at Linderhof Strauss), Glen (603) 383-4110 www.bartletthistory.org On exhibit is the "Days Before Yesterday" quilt, featuring 35 squares of antique postcard scenes from the villages of Bartlett. Wednesday, August 15, 7pm - Songs of Old New Hampshire Jeff Warner shares ballads, love songs and comic pieces that reveal the experiences of daily life in the days before movies and sound recording. Held at the Seasons at Attitash on Route 302. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. The Society seeks volunteers to assist with new projects, including oral histories - call 383-4110. Appalachian Mountain Club Evening Programs Various evenings, 8pm (unless otherwise noted) (603) 466-2727 www.outdoors.org Wednesday, August 15 - Moose: The Monarch of the North Thursday, August 16 - The Stories Behind the Stars All programs are free and open to the public. Bartlett Public Library Programs
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-2755 Wednesday, August 15, 12:30pm - Join Rick and his puppet friends for a fun-filled Reading Roadtrip USA summer reading concert. For more information, contact [email protected] Stone Mountain Arts Center presents... Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523 www.stonemountainartscenter.com Thursday, August 16, 8pm - Lisa Loeb Pop singer-songwriter and reality television star. Friday & Saturday, August 24 & 25 - Stone Mountain LIVE The Stone Mountain LIVE crew is back for "Maine's best variety show" Wednesday & Thursday, August 29 & 30 - B�la Fleck and the Flecktones These Grammy award-winning musicians have been perfecting a dynamic hybrid of bluegrass, jazz and pop for more than 15 years. Arts Jubilee Summer Concert Series: Maine
State
Ballet
Thursday, August 16, 7pm 10th Mt. Pavilion at Cranmore North Conway (603) 356-5544 www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.html Presenting two short ballets: Firebird & Western Roundup. There is a special early performance presented by Act One Dance Company from Tina Titzer's School of Dance. Easy parking. Wine, Beer & Soda Bar available. Madison Historical Society Programs and Events Tuesdays, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2-4pm (or by appointment) Madison Historical Society and Museum Madison Corner, Madison (603) 367-9289 http://ci.madison.nh.us/historical/index.html Thursday, August 16, 7pm - Marty Engstrom: Marty on the Mountain Program and Book Signing at Madison Elementary School, Noyes Hall, Village Road (Route 113). The program is free and open to the public. Summer meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm. Free and open to the public. Barnstormers Theatre Summer Season
Continues
Tuesday-Saturday, 8pm; Saturday matinee at 2pm Tamworth (603) 323-8500 www.barnstormerstheatre.org Through August 18 - You Can't Take it with You Hysteria abounds when dinner guests arrive on the wrong evening at the home of the most eccentric family you will ever meet. August 21-25 - The Complete History of America (abridged) 600 years of history in 6,000 seconds! Under the direction of Igor Goldin, this play is a must for fans of American politics, history, sharp humor, slapstick and wonderful, talented acting. Sunday, August 26, 5-8pm - Barnstormers Gala & Auction Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres & Entertainment Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company Through September 2, 8pm Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776 www.musical-theatre.org North Conway's Professional Summer Musical Theatre Celebrates its 37th Season with four lively Broadway musicals: Through August 18 - La Cage Aux Folles One of the most gorgeously theatrical shows ever, this Broadway musical based on the same story as the movie "The Birdcage," is a love story and a story of family, set in the backdrop of a transvestite night club in the South of France. August 22-September 2 - Footloose When a young man from Chicago moves to a small town where there's no music and no dancing, something's gotta give! 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. August 17 - Robin Hood & His Merry Men Mt Washington Valley Arts Association Friday Painters' Group & Workshop 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. August 17 - Elise Edgerton's Place, Conway (Conway Town Beach on Mill Street) August 24 - The Lodge at Jackson Village, Route 16, Jackson A 3-Day Painting Workshop: "Developing & Using the Underpainting in your Work" will take place Sunday, August 19, 7-9pm; August 20 & 21, 9am - 4 pm in North Conway (at former Casual Corner store by Staples). Artist Michael A. DiNucci will focus on using the underpainting techniques created by Renaissance masters. Workshop is open to both oil and acrylic painters interested in developing a better understanding and control in developing representational and realistic work. Call 447-4905 or email [email protected] to pre-register. For Katie, For Healing, For Dance
Saturday, August 18 Old KHS Football Field, Conway (603) 356-3422 Axis Alumni from the Jeanne Limmer Dance Center will perform the 4th annual Katie Armstrong Dance Scholarship performance. For more information, contact [email protected] Brick Church for the Performing Arts Summer
Schedule
Brick Church for the Performing Arts 502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell, ME (207) 925-2792 www.thebrickchurch.org/schedule.html Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19 - Kids Backyard Theater presents "Hocus Pocus" Tuesday, August 21, 7pm - Kanteles Laulu Finnish Lap Harps www.kantelelaulu.com Mountain Top Music Performances, Classes & Lessons 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. Check website for full schedule. Mondays, 7-8:30pm - Beginning East Coast Swing Class Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-9pm - Chamber Music Ensembles - Tuesdays, 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 - Family music programs. Music for Babies, a free program, runs 9:15-10am. The Toddlers class runs 10-11am and the Preschool class begins at 11am. All classes take place in the Church of the Nativity in North Conway. 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, 6-7:30pm - Kids Night Out Reservations required. Children must be over 5 to be left in the studio. Fridays - Locals Day Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm - Summer Camp Sessions August 21-25 - Howl-O-Ween White Mountain Musical Arts presents Annual Bach Festival Thursday-Sunday, August 23-26, times listed below North Conway (603) 356-5701 x350 www.whitemountainbach.com The Bach Festival offers opportunities to hear and learn about Bach and the chamber music of the Baroque era. Musicians, professional and amateur, gather to perform the instrumental and vocal works of the masters. Thursday, August 23, 10am - Organ recital preview Christ Church Episcopal, Route 16, North Conway Thursday, August 24, 1pm - A Chip Off the Old Bach Experiences for young and old listeners at Christ Church Episcopal, Route 16, North Conway Thursday, August 24, 7:30pm - All-Bach Organ Recital Chist Church Episcopal, Route 16, North Conway Friday, August 24, 7pm - Full concert with pre-concert lecture 10th Mountain Pavilion, Mount Cranmore, North Conway Saturday, August 25, 7pm - Concert preview, followed by full concert 10th Mountain Pavilion, Mount Cranmore, North Conway Sunday, August 26, 9:30am - Pre-service music, followed by Bach Worship Service First Church of Christ Congregational, Route 16, North Conway Sunday, August 26, 3:30pm - Concert preview, followed by full concert 10th Mountain Pavilion, Mount Cranmore, North Conway. Yeoman's Fund Presents Steve Marchena in
Concert
Friday, August 24, 8pm Wonalancet Chapel, Rte. 113A (603) 323-7773 Guitar & harmonica with Steve Marchena. For more information, contact [email protected] 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/ Saturday, August 25, 12:30pm - Friends of Madison Library Annual Book and Author Luncheon with New Hampshire mystery writer Brendan DuBois. Workshops with Steve Marchena
Town Hall South Tamworth (603) 323-7000 or 323-2078 or 323-8877 August 27-31, 2-4pm and/or 6-8pm - Guitar & Harmonica with Steve Marchena, presented by the Yeoman's Fund for the Arts. A presentation will be given Friday, August 31, 8pm. For more information, contact [email protected] 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. Jackson Art Exploration Kids Summer Arts
Class:
Paper Mache Portraits!
Tuesday & Thursday, August 28 & 30, 10am-12noon Ridge Road, Jackson (603) 383-4868 Ages 5-13 (kids under 8 years old need adult assistance). For more information, contact [email protected]. Jackson Artisans and Farmers Market Saturdays, through Columbus Day weekend, 9am-1pm Field next to the Snowflake Inn, Jackson Village Locally produced foods and arts & crafts. The market also features 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, 6:30-7:30pm North Conway Community Center Gazebo Main Street, North Conway Village Visiting musicians are welcome to join in, and spectators are invited to bring a lawn chair and listen. Jackson Historical Society 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. White Mt Folk Association Contra
Dances
Most Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm Runnells Hall, Chocorua (603) 726-0063 www.mountaintopmusic.org All levels are welcome; all dances are taught. Call or email [email protected] for more information and to confirm dates. 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 Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Storytime Stories, songs and a craft. Free and open to preschoolers and their caregivers. Conway Historical Society Programs &
Events
Eastman Lord House Main Street, Conway Village (603) 447-5551 www.conwayhistory.org Eastman Lord House, recently named to the National Register of Historic Places, is the circa 1818 residence of Conway mill owner William Kimball Eastman. Seventeen rooms are open to the public, furnished in periods from 1818 through 1945. 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 Chocorua Public Library Events &
Programs
Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays, 5-8pm; Thursdays, 1-6pm Chocorua (603) 323-8610 Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm - Knitting Group For more information, contact [email protected] MWV Children's Museum Activities &
Events
Wednesday-Friday, 9am-3pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-2pm 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 - 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]. Fall Artists' Getaway Weekend October 18-21 Bartlett Inn, Bartlett www.bartlettinn.com Artists are invited to take a long weekend painting on location in the White Mountains at the fourth annual fall weekend at the Bartlett Inn. Pinkham Notch, Crawford Notch, the Kancamaugus, and a multitude of locations from old buildings to sweeping mountain views are within a short drive. Paint alone or in a group; old hands will be glad to advise you. The weekend begins with Thursday dinner and continues through Sunday breakfast. All skill levels welcome. Painter Byron Carr coordinates the weekend, but this is not a workshop - the only cost is lodging. Contact the Bartlett Inn, for reservations, Byron Carr at [email protected] for more information about the painting. |
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Events & Films at The Colonial
The Colonial Theatre Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org Wednesday, August 15, 11am - Summer Children's Series: Red Wing Puppet Theater A fast-paced blend of puppetry, music, juggling and physical comedy. Each performance ends with a "close-up" demonstration of the puppets and questions and answers. Thursday, August 16, 7:30pm - Film: Biloxi Blues In the second of Neil Simon's funny semi-autobiographical trilogy, Eugene has three goals - to get out of the army alive, to lose his virginity, and to fall in love. Friday & Sunday-Wednesday, August 17 & 19-22 - Film: Ten Canoes The movie, the first entirely in Australian Aboriginal languages, is a marvel of warm collaboration and shared jokes about husbands and wives, shot both in dreamscape color and pristine black & white. Saturday, August 18, 8pm - Bach Brazil The North Country Chamber Players join Brazilian musicians Juarez Moreira and Cyro Baptistan to celebrate the music of Brazil inspired by the music of Bach. Wednesday, August 22, 11am - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players present The World of Hans Christian Andersen. Meet many of Andersen's colorful characters including The Red Shoes, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, and Thumbelina. Friday-Wednesday, August 24-29, 7:30pm - Film: La Vie En Rose From the slums of Paris to the limelight of New York, Edith Piaf's life was a battle to sing and survive, live and love. Rocks Estate Programs & Events
Open daily, year-round 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. Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm - Bretzfelder Lecture Series at Bretzfelder Memorial Park in Bethlehem August 15 - The Beginners Guide to Bird Identification The techniques for identifying birds range from field marks to behaviors. August 22 - New Hampshire Wildlife A trained naturalist from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will present a program for families about the some of the critters that inhabit the Granite State. August 29 - WAOLOWZI This intertribal Health and Wellness program for the state of New Hampshire presents a program for youth about Native American culture in the Northeast. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events &
Programs
Monday & Wednesday 10am-8pm; Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-5:30pm; Saturday 9:30am-4pm 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-8291 www.stjathenaeum.org The Museum's exhibits and extensive Art Gallery, consisting of primarily American and European artists from the late eighteenth century to the middle nineteenth century, are open to the public. On display until Labor Day - Larry Golden: Portraits of the Athenaeum Wednesday, August 15, 7:30pm - Readings in the Gallery Summer Series 2007 - Jane Hirshfield, author of six award-winning collections of poetry. 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. Call 633-2617 or 592- 3138 for more information. 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. Displaying August 9-25 - Art and Flowers Exhibit with watercolor artist Jennifer Power of Twin Mountain and floral designs by White Mt. Garden Club and local floral designers. Thursday, August 16, 10am-2pm - Sugar Hill Artisans' Guild Meeting All fabric artisans welcome. Bring bag lunch. For more information, contact [email protected] Thursday, August 16 7:30pm - Jeff Warner "Songs of Old New Hampshire" NH Humanities Council program, free admission. North Country Chamber Players Annual
Auction & Dinner
Friday, August 17, 4pm - Preview & Start of Silent Auction Bidding; 6:30pm - Dinner & Silent Auction; 7:30pm - Live Auction Best Western White Mountain Resort and Hotel 87 Wallace Hill Road, Franconia (603) 444-0309 or 823-8433 www.northcountrychamberplayers.org Find your treasure at this entertaining country auction while supporting the many programs offered by the Chamber Players. The Annual Auction is a vital piece of the fundraising efforts needed to continue programs such as community outreach, free concerts, tutorial sessions with young musicians and more. Offerings include vintage and antique furniture, Oriental rugs, in-your-home concerts, trips, gift certificates and more. Summer Concerts in Remich Park
Fridays, 5:30-7:30pm Remich Park Gazebo Littleton (603) 444-6561 www.littletonareachamber.com Old-fashioned family picnic and lawn-chair entertainment. Free to the public. August 17- Chris Cote' Trio Klez Shabbaton Weekend
Friday-Sunday, August 17-19 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation 39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem (603) 869-5465 www.bethlehemsynagogue.org Highlights include: Friday, 5:30-6:30pm - Kabbalat Panim (Welcome) Tea with guest speaker Professor Edwin Seroussi on "History of Klez" Saturday, 4-6pm - Klez Dance Workshop with Dr. Walter Zev Feldman and his band Saturday, 8:30-10pm - Klez Dance Party Concert and Auction Performances, Films & Events at Catamount
Arts
Gallery open Monday-Friday, 1-6pm Catamount Arts 139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600 www.catamountarts.com Art Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Friday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening. Nightly, 7pm - Film Series - Second show at 9pm on Saturdays Sunday, August 19, 4pm - JAZZ on a Sunday Afternoon Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Tango Lessons: "Argentine Tango" No partner necessary. Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163 for more details Middle Eastern Dance Workshops & "August
Extravaganza"
Performance 7 pm August 25 Littleton Community House Annex A series of Littleton classes with Middle Eastern dancer Alia Thabit includes "Bellydance for Mothers and Daughters," Wednesday, August 22 from 10:30 to 11:30am, and Middle Eastern Dance master classes on Saturday and Sunday, August 25 & 26. Check out the intro to this bulletin for full details. 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, August 23, 6:30-8:30pm - Drumming Circle Beginners welcome. Some drums available to share; bring your own drum if possible. Fourth Thursday of every month Sundays, 6-8pm & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm - World Dance/Sacred Circle Dance Fridays, 5-6pm - Free Movement Dance Stretch, breathe, create your own movements to music old & new. All dances are taught, no partner needed. Donation: $0-$10 Call for Yoga, Tai Chi schedule. 2007 Student Art Show
Friday, August 24, 5-8pm Bin 42 & Deacon's Bench Furniture 42 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-2274 Fiddlesticks Art Studio Summer Art Series 2007 Student Art Show For more information, contact [email protected]. North Country Kids, Books and the Arts - Alex the Jester Saturday, August 25, 6:30pm Bath Village School 61 Lisbon Road, Bath (603) 747-2004 Littleton Farmers' Market - Food, Crafts,
Entertainment
Sundays, through October 7, 10am-1pm South bank of the Ammonoosuc River Littleton (603) 444-2553 or (603) 616-7959 www.littletonmainstreet.org Farmers (including certified organic growers), craftspeople and food vendors. Locally made handcrafts are also abundant at the market, from fine furniture to jewelry, pottery, fabric and fiber products. Entertainment is a regular feature. The best access is from Mill Street, where there is plenty of free parking. Customers can reach the market by crossing the covered pedestrian bridge. Bethlehem Concerts at the Gazebo on the Town
Common
Sundays, 6-8pm Gazebo at Town Common, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957 www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/events.html Town of Bethlehem sponsors a free concert series at the town gazebo. Bring blankets or chairs. Lisbon Main Street Summer Concert Series Wednesdays, 6-8 pm Chevron Park Bandstand (Town Hall if it rains) Lisbon (603) 838-2200 or (603) 447-1785 August 22 - St. Johnsbury's Maple Leaf Seven providing traditional "dixieland" and classic swing. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Lisbon Town Hall. Admission is free. For more information, contact [email protected] 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 Fridays, 10am-12noon - Kids Corner Kids and their families explore the amazing natural world through activities with Fairbanks educators. Free with Museum admission. On display - "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. Ongoing Exhibits (Admission $5): Birds of Paradise - Assembled from specimens from some of the earliest scientific collecting expeditions to New Guinea, this habitat grouping reveals Birds of Paradise and Bowerbirds in their glamorous and extreme courtship plumage and displays. The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am-4pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-4pm The ARTS Gallery 28 Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 www.lisbonartsgallery.com Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a not for profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. Featured artist for August is Fran Kraus, with "A Bit of Everything" - Still Life, Wildlife & Landscape Paintings of the North Country. The Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council is seeking artists to exhibit/sell their work at the 7th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts to be held on Saturday, October 6th in Lisbon. For more information about any of the festival events, please email [email protected]. Digital Photographs by Eric Piper
Thursday, August 23, 5-8pm FloraLatte 17 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-7600 Artists Reception - A collection of digital photographs by Eric Piper, inspired by the fashion and architecture of "Big Biba" and others. Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum Thursday-Saturday, 12noon-5pm or 10am-2pm Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum Visitors Center, Main Street, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957 www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/heritagesociety.html Memorabilia from the 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 at the historic Tannery Marketplace, located at the site of the old Saranac Glove Company and Tannery on the banks of the beautiful Ammonoosuc River, 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. Lisbon Area Historical
Society
Fridays, 1-3pm Pickwick-Clough Room - Lisbon Public Library 45 School Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146 or (603) 838-2228 www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/lisbon.php Historical display of the Lisbon Area Historical Society is 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. The Gallery at WREN
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 details. Exhibiting works in pastel and oil by Donna Griswold Snowdale 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 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. 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 Thursdays, 10:30am - Toddler Time for children ages 1 to 3. Stories, rhymes, songs & puppets. |
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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 August 15 & August 18 - Robin Hood & His Merry Men Shakespeare in the Valley - Theatre Under the
Stars
Thursdays-Saturdays, through August 18, 6:30pm Theatre Under the Stars Outdoor Main Stage Waterville Valley (603) 726-0098 www.shakespeareinthevalley.com August 16 & 18 - As You Like It August 17 - Romeo and Juliet Theatre open 5pm for BYO picnic/beverage (limited supply of chairs available - BYO chair or blanket advised), curtain at 6:30. Performances suitable for ages 13 and older. Rey Center Activities Schedule
Margret & H.A. Rey Center Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308 www.curiousgeorgecottage.org Friday, August 17, 4:30pm - Understanding Shakespeare Enhance your Shakespeare experience this summer with an informative and informal gathering to discuss "Romeo and Juliet" and "As You Like It. " Advance registration required; call or email [email protected]. Friday, August 24, 9-11:30am & 9am-3pm - Art and Nature Camp: Environmental Mosaic Children from grades K-6 explore the connections between art and nature, combining outdoor workshops with indoor art studio time. This workshop will focus on exploring patterns, lines, shapes, color and texture through mosaics. Friday, August 24, 3-4:30pm - Gerwick Puppet Theater Puppet making workshop with a full performance at 7pm, presenting New England Wilderness Stories inspired by beloved New England children's author Thornton W. Burgess. Saturday, August 25, 10am-12noon - Curious Kids Experiential learning at its most fun, as we wade into beaver ponds looking for aquatic insects, discover tiny wildflowers in shaded woods, go on a wild mushroom hunt, or dip into emerald pools. Sunday, August 26, 4pm - Terminal Hip Dance Theatre New Hampshire based professional modern dancers, writers, musicians, actors and choreographers teach and entertain through a unique blend of dance, spoken word and eclectic music. Tuesdays, 4-6pm - The Writers Group Read your own work to a peer group of writers and get the valuable feedback every writer needs. Saturdays, 4:30pm - Literary Discussion Group Enjoy potluck hors d'oeuvres and beverages and discuss a variety of poetry, short fiction and drama. 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 actors interweave monologues, sonnets, poems and songs from Shakespeare and classical literature in a tapestry of participation, fun and learning. Saturday, August 18 - Lions and Tigers and Bards... Oh My! Dorothy and Shakespeare explore the Animal, Insect and Natural Worlds Appropriate for all ages. Free and open to the public. 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 August 18 - Reaganta: Traditional Irish music, song, dance, storytelling and poetry August 25 - Sixties Invasion 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 Seussical the Musical 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. West Side Story Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice. The score, by Bernstein and Sondheim, is often considered Broadway's finest, its songs part of the nation's musical heritage. Seussical & West Side Story run in repertory during the month of August. 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 Waterville Valley Community Gallery and Art
Walk
Thursdays & Fridays, 11am-4pm; Saturdays, 10am-4pm; Sundays, 10am-2pm Throughout the Valley (603) 236-4644 www.wvaf.org Through September 4. Take a self-guided tour of Waterville Valley's Community Gallery, exhibiting the work of over 15 local artists at a variety of Valley businesses and organizations. Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public
Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/ 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 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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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, August 15, 11am - Weathervane Theatre Patchwork Players present Jungle Book. Kid and family friendly live theatre. Saturday, August 18, 7:30pm - "I-Never-Knew-They-Could-Do-That" Variety Show An evening of entertainment, amusement and, possibly, astonishment. Performers will have a whole stage to use in a large hall with great acoustics. Sign-ups to perform are welcome until August 16. 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, August 15 - Open Mic Thursday, August 16 - The Lovell Sisters Friday, August 17 - Ottomatic Slim Saturday, August 18 - The Gully Boys Wednesday, August 22 - Open Mic Friday, August 24 - Lonesome Brothers w/Bow Thayer Saturday, August 25 - Ray Bonneville Wednesday, August 29 - Open Mic 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 [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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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. Wednesday, August 15, 4-6pm - Opening Reception for Enchanted Garden: Enamels by an American Master, Works by Karl Drerup (1904-2000). Through October 27 This exhibit celebrates the art and legacy of Karl Drerup -- artist, craftsman, mentor and Plymouth Teachers College teacher -- by returning the work of this American master to public view. The exhibition focuses on the jewel-like painted enamels that brought national attention to Drerup at mid-20th century. In his small studio, Drerup created an Enchanted Garden in the imaginative imagery of his enamel plaques, bowls and trays. 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. Exhibiting through August 20 - "New Work" by Kay Ives Wednesday, August 15, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: "New Work from Paris" Paintings by Donna Mcleod Balsan, August 10-31. Through August 29 - Exhibit: "This is the Neighborhood" Recent paintings by Ashley Bullard and "Les Voisins" (The Neighbors), recent work by Rosy Lamb. Plymouth Keniston-Freeman Summer Concert
Series
Wednesdays, through August 29, 7pm Town Common Plymouth (603) 536-1397 www.plymouthnh.org August 15 - East Bay Jazz Ensemble August 22 - The Attractions August 29 - White Mountain Swing Band 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. August 16 - Robin Hood & His Merry Men New Hampshire Music Festival - Classics
Series
Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University Tickets: 279-3300 or e-mail NHMF Box Office at [email protected] www.nhmf.org/ Classics Series delivers passionate performances of the world's greatest orchestral music. August 16 & 17 - Beethoven Egmont Overture, Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2 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 Thursday-Saturday, August 16, 17 & 18, 8pm - Black Comedy With outrageously campy characters, Black Comedy is the story of starving artist Brindsley and his fianc�e, Carol, who have "borrowed" some belongings from their neighbor to impress her father. Friday & Saturday, August 24 & 25, 7:30pm - Little Church Theater presents Cabaret! Plymouth Friday Lunch 'n Music Concerts on
the
Common
Fridays, 12noon-1pm Town Common Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2700 www.plymouthnh.org August 17 - Don Saviano & Matt Smart, playing the blues League of NH Craftsmen Artist
Demonstrations
Sandwich Home Industries Center Sandwich (603) 284-6831 www.nhcrafts.org Various days, 10:30am-4pm - Artist Demonstrations Free and open to the public. August 17 - Carrie Cahill-Mulligan, Felted Wool Hats and Jan Drygulski, Paper Mache Cards August 18 - Bob Adams, Wood Carver August 24 - Sharon Dugan, Baskets August 25 - Sally Cornwall, Pottery Corner House Inn Live
Music in the PUB
Friday evenings Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com August 17 - Jimmy Alba - Talented Lakes Region musical mainstay August 24 - Odd Men Out - Traditional Celtic Instrumentals The Winnipesaukee Playhouse
presents...
Monday-Saturday at 8pm & Monday matinee at 2pm The Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Alpenrose Plaza Routes 11B and 3, Laconia (603) 366-7377 www.winniplayhouse.com An off-Broadway style theatre in the heart of the Lakes Region. Through Saturday, August 18 - Veronica's Room From the author of Deathtrap comes this dark and twisted tale of revenge and deceit. Wednesday, August 22-Saturday, September 1 - Rounding Third Play Ball! A touching and humorous look at America's favorite pastime and two men who couldn't be more different until the great game of baseball brings them together. Happenings at D Acres Farm D Acres of NH Organic Farm & Educational Homestead 218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester (603) 786-2366 www.dacres.org Saturday, August 18, 3pm - Farm Day at D Acres Our annual summer celebration. Join us for tours, music and food. Campton Historical Society Programs and
Events
Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building) 529 NH Route 175, Campton Hollow (603) 726-7752 or (603) 726-3804 www.camptonhistorical.org Monday, August 20, 7:30pm - Bringing Home the Last of Her Breed The story of the rescue of the bow of the "Snow Squall" from the Falkland Islands and its transport back to Maine illustrates a vivid chapter in American maritime history and nautical archaeology. Speaker is David Switzer, Ph.D., University of Connecticut; Professor of History Emeritus, Plymouth State University. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. 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. Monday-Friday, August 20-24 - Five Day Oil Workshop: Beyond the Basics Tuesday, August 21 - One Day Drawing Workshop Monday-Friday, August 27-31 - Five Day Oil Workshop: Beyond the Basics 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. 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 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. 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. August 1-31 - Quilting Group Show First & third 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 Holderness Free Library Programs &
Events
Monday & Wednesday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-1pm 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 [email protected] Sandwich Historical Society
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. Pease Public Library Programs &
Events
1 Russell St., Plymouth (603) 536-2616 http://www.peasepubliclibrary.org 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 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 Tuesday, August 14, 7pm - New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones Rubbings, photographs and slides illustrate the rich variety of gravestones to be found in our neighborhoods. Glenn Knoblock discusses these deeply personal works of art and the craftsmen who carved them. Contact: Dodie Greenwood Meetings held second Tuesday each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm. 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. 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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Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire phone: 323-7302 email: [email protected] web: www.aannh.org
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