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Fiddler Patrick Ross presents
Evening of Heritage
Music
Thursday November 15, 6pm Errol Town Hall Main Street, Errol (603 482-3884 The Umbagog Area Heritage Committee and the Errol Consolidated School present a community evening for all ages, featuring North Country fiddler Patrick Ross. The concert is part of a series of partnership programs, "Mountain Links: NH Music Traditions," presented by members of the Arts Alliance and supported in part by a grant from the NH State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Donations will be gratefully accepted. A bake sale and coffee will be offered by the Umbagog Area Heritage Committee.
Connecticut River Art Group
presents...
Daily, 8am-6pm (603) 538-9542 or (802) 266-3687 http://yankeeimages.tripod.com/ConnRiverArtists "Autumn Splendor" art show during November at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center in the New Hampshire Welcome Center, just North of Colebrook. |
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Old Mill Studio & Artisans Classroom
Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm (also "by chance") On the Common, 36 King Square Whitefield (603) 837-8778 Featuring original art & contemporary crafts of northern NH & VT artists, and classes to capture the creative spirit. First Friday Receptions, 5-7pm - Honoring featured artists of the month, including light refreshments & live music. November 2 - Warm & Wild Wool! Knit, Felt & Wool-on-Wool Group Show. Exhibiting through November 30 Artisans Classroom for Children: Thursdays, November 1, 8 & 15, 12:30-2:30pm - Art in the PM Visual art background & hands-on exploration of art concepts Fridays, November 2, 9 & 16, 10-11am - Art Play Group Story, introduction to art materials and socialization Wednesdays, November 7 & 14, 3:30-5pm - Kids Clay Explore the clay handbuilding methods of pinch, coil & slab. Adult classes: Wednesdays, October 31, November 7 & 14, 6-8pm; Saturdays, November 10 & 17, 10am-12noon - Beginner Pottery Handbuilding and introduction to the potter's wheel; includes glazing and information about firing. Thursdays, November 1 & 15, 6-8pm - Fall Focus on Felting: Felt Explorations Sunday, November 4, 1-3pm - Rug Hooking Basic hooking techniques to create a hooked wool mat in primitive style design. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 & 20, 6:30-8:30pm - Mosaics Smash and puzzle together techniques class - with guidance. Cover a tile or you pick the project. Wednesdays, November 7, 14 & 28, 6-8pm - Fall Focus on Felting: Knit Felted Pouch Thursday, November 8, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursday Networking Group Bring whatever art/craft you're working on. Receive/offer help, encouragement and inspiration. Second & fourth Thursday of each month. Friday, November 9, 10am-12noon - Beginner Basket Basic starting techniques for a simple basket. Saturday, November 10, 9am-1pm - Kool-Aid Wool Dying Color small batches of wool in soft, varigated pastels using this simple materials-from-home method. Sunday, November 11, 1-4pm - Advanced Basket Expansion of skills with a new basket and more challenging techniques. Second Sunday each month. Tuesday, November 13, 6:30-8:30pm - Quilt Block of the Month Piece and/or appliqu� different block each month; complete quilt in a year. Second Tuesday each month. Saturday, November 17, 1-2:30pm - Gnome Ornaments Using sheep's wool and felt, construct a small holiday gnome. Call or email [email protected] for a complete listing of classes & workshops offered. Please register with a deposit as soon as possible so materials may be ordered. Classes will be canceled if less than four people register. Original Music Showcase
Wednesday, October 31 Black Bear Bistro 38 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-3873 Local artists try out new material and get together with other musicians who are trying to do the same. Showcasing art pieces for sale from The Old Mill Gallery. Last Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact [email protected].
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 Thursdays, through November 15, 8:30-9:30pm - Fall Lecture Series in the Conservatory: November 1 - The Golden Age of the Grand Resort Hotels of the White Mountains by Susan Hayward, Artist November 8 - Nineteenth Century American Popular Music by Eric Bye, Author November 15 - The Cohos Trail of New Hampshire by Stacy and Gregory Boone, Long Distance Hikers Saturday, November 3, 8:30-9:30pm - Book Release & Author Signing The second book in PSU Professor Mark Okrant's Kary Turnell Mystery series, I Knew You When, will be released at the Mount Washington Resort. Okrant will make a presentation, then sign copies. Saturday, November 17, 8:30-9:30pm - Professor Scope Victorian Magic Lantern Show Professor Scope and his Victorian Magic Lantern presents "A Pig Roast for the Holidays," "Humorous Holiday Preparation," and his famous "Cirque d' Magique." For the entire family. 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. In the Conservatory Daily, 9pm - Live Music in the Cave Be sure to visit "The White Mountains of New Hampshire" exhibit, satellite exhibit of the Museum of New Hampshire History's "Consuming Views: Art & Tourism in the White Mountains, 1850-1900." Weeks Memorial Library Programs &
Events
128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352 http://lancasternh.org/ Sunday, November 18, 2-5pm - Matryoshka Nested Doll Painting Workshop Painting, Russian music and dance. Family groups encouraged, ages 6 and up. The only charge will be the purchase of a doll to work on. Paints and brushes will be provided. Tuesdays, 10am - Story Hour for the smallest children. First and third Tuesdays Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour for preschoolers George Winston Solo Piano Concert
Tuesday, November 27, 7:30pm Mountain View Grand Whitefield (603) 837-2541 www.mountainviewgrand.com Winston will play songs from his seasonally-themed albums and other recordings to benefit The Morrison Assisted Living & Nursing Home. Tickets available at Village Book Store, Littleton; Parkers Jewelry, Lancaster; and The Morrison, Whitefield. |
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St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts
155 Emery Street Berlin (603) 752-1028 www.stkieranarts.org/schedule2007.html Local, regional and internationally acclaimed artists will fill the stage with a revolving repertoire of shows selected to celebrate the arts, creativity and our cultural heritage. Saturday, November 3, 1pm - Steve Thomas, Master Magician With over 25 years experience entertaining audiences of all ages, Thomas is a popular showman and TV personality who has appeared with Bozo the Clown, on the Ring-A-Ding Show & as resident magician on the Uncle Gus Show. Sunday, November 18, 2pm - Berlin Jazz! Twenty dynamic performers bring the best of the Big Band Era's Jazz, Swing & favorite American tunes to the stage in a special benefit concert for the Arts Center. Join us for refreshments & the unveiling of the new 2008 Arts Series. Town Meeting for Local
Historical Societies & Museums
Thursday, November 8, 2:30-4:30pm Northern Forest Heritage Park 961 Main Street, Berlin The NH Historical Society is leading a series of regional "town meetings" inviting staff and board members of local historical societies to hear the results of a statewide survey and to discuss collaboration and partnership opportunities. Leading the discussion groups will be Bill Veillette of the Historical Society, Jennifer Goodman of the NH Preservation Alliance, Debbie Watrous of the NH Humanities Council, a representative of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire, and Frumie Selchen of the Arts Alliance. Staff and board members of local historical societies are encouraged to attend with questions and ideas, and any society members as well as other individuals interested in history and heritage are also welcome. Call 228-6688 or visit www.nhhistory.org 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 high-school yearbooks or doing research in the many "Brown Bulletins," City Reports, Antique Ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available.
Northern Forest Heritage Park & Artisans Gift
Shop
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pm 961 Main Street, Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-7202 www.northernforestheritage.org Northern Forest Heritage Park preserves and interprets the history of the working forest and celebrates the multi-cultural heritage of the Great North Woods Region. 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. Call to confirm hours. His & Her Car Raffle to Benefit Community
Theater
Friday, November 30 (Drawing) Community Theater Project Gorham (603) 466-3322 Win a new Toyota Tundra or Camry - only 2500 tickets wil be sold. Tickets sold directly benefit The Community Theater. Tickets available at Berlin City Dealerships, Gorham Town Hall & Wonderland Book Store, all in Gorham. For more information, contact [email protected]. |
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Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991 www.tinmtn.org Exhibiting through November 2 - Anne Garland's paintings & hand-pulled copper etchings Friday, November 2, 7:30pm - Jazz Concert Brad Terry, accomplished clarinetist and talented whistler, will be joined by Bryan Killough on guitar and Fitz Jenkins on bass for a first-class evening of jazz at Tin Mountain's Learning Center. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres following the performance. Proceeds will benefit Mountain Top Music Center. Saturday, November 17, 7:30-10:30pm - Conway Contra Dance Music by Seth Austin and the Mountain Top String Band with calling by Eric Rollick. Beginners welcome. Third Saturday of each month. Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - Nature Nuts Enjoy a morning full of nature songs, crafts, hikes and games based upon the theme of the day. Ages: 3-5 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. 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. Wednesday, October 31, 10am - Special seasonal story time
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 Wednesday, October 31, 4pm - Halloween Costume Parade & Party on the Lawn Monday, November 5, 7pm - Tales from the Dark Side: Young Writers 2007 Awards Wednesday, November 7, 3pm - Young Adult Book Group for ages 12-20 Monday, November 12, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic for Poetry, Storytelling and Acoustic Music Each month the program includes two featured performers, one musician and one poet. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Refreshments served. Second Monday of each month Thursday, November 15, 6-8pm - Spiritual Film Series No registration is necessary and the series is free and open to the public. Monday, November 19, 7pm - Author Visit - call for details 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 Thursday, November 1, 12noon - Friends of the Library Luncheon at Eagle Mountain House Larry Garland, cartographer for the Appalachian Mountain Club, will be this year's speaker. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Betsy Kent at 383-9076. Tuesday, November 20, 4:30pm - Teen Reading Group Copies available at the library. The group meets the third Tuesday every month. Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Storytime Stories, songs and a craft. Free and open to preschoolers and their caregivers. Free Workshop for
Early-Childhood Providers,
Educators & Interested Parents
Thursday, November 1, 5-7:30pm Mt. Washington Valley Tech Village Conway Call AANNH(603) 323-7302 Child-friendly activities linking language and pre-literacy skills through songs, movement and visual-arts projects. This hands-on workshop introduces participants to exciting ways to integrate the arts into all kinds of learning settings and to use music and art to build critical skills for young children. There is no charge; advance registration is appreciated. 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. Online White Mountain Painting Sale - Items including paintings, books and memorabilia listed on a continuing basis. We are looking for additional listings, of the highest quality possible. Should you wish to list an item all you have to do is provide us with a digital image, a description and price. Listings are free; 7% commission charged to seller when an item is sold. No buyer's premium. Thursday, November 1 - The Bartlett Historical Society will speak about their plans & activities. Refreshments served. The public is invited. At the Christmas Farm Inn Barn. Bartlett Historical Society Programs &
Museum
Saturdays, 12noon-2pm (or by appointment) Route 16 (at Linderhof Strauss just past StoryLand), 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, which the Society is raffling off as a fundraiser. Thursday, November 1, 7:30pm - The Society will speak about their past, present and future at the Christmas Farm Inn, as a guest of the Jackson Historical Society. Programs & Events at North Conway
Library
Monday/Tuesday/Friday, 12-5pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 12-6pm North Conway Library Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961 www.northconwaylibrary.com/events.html Friday, November 2, 10:30am - TGIF Book Group meets the first Friday of every month. Everybody is welcome whether you belong to the library or not, whether you have read the book or not. Tuesday, November 6, 6-8pm - Writers' Workshop: An insider's Guide to Publishing Best-selling author Lisa Gardner presents all you need to know about writing and publishing a book. Learn about the submission process for major publishing houses, tips for querying a prospective agent, and other advice for navigating the publishing minefield. At the Granite State College in the Tech Village in Conway. The charge is $20 per person; all proceeds go to the library. Stone Mountain Arts Center presents...
Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523 www.stonemountainartscenter.com Friday, November 2 - Don Campbell Band - Country and adult contemporary Wednesday, November 7 - Asleep at the Wheel - One of the finest western swing bands Thursday, November 8 - Capitol Steps - Musical, political, satirical! Saturday, November 10 - Harry Manx - Guitarist, singer, sitarist Sunday, November 11 - Loudon Wainwright III - A truly humorous story teller Tuesday and Wednesday, November 13 & 14 - Susan Tedeschi - Soul and blues vocalist Friday, November 16 - Crooked Still - Alternative bluegrass group Sunday, November 18 - Jonatha Brooke - Folk, pop and rock
Mountain Top Music Performances,
Classes & Lessons
Ongoing, various locations 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, Youth & Community Orchestras, and private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, cello, violin, recorder, flute and drums. Partial list; check website for full schedule. Please call for more information or to register. Friday, November 2, 7:30pm - Jazz Concert Brad Terry Trio performs a first class evening of jazz at Tin Mountain's Learning Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany. Proceeds will benefit MTMC. Mondays, November 12-December 3, 7-8pm - Swing Dance Lessons Students will gain a thorough introduction to proper position and basic steps for Six Count East Coast Swing, as well as a number of other dance steps. Classes are open to anyone, both couples and singles, who would like to develop and improve their skills. 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.
Remick Museum hosts Historic Dinner
and Workshops
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117 www.remickmuseum.org Saturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4 - Logging with Oxen Workshops The workshop includes history of oxen in the forest, proper felling and limbing, conditioning and training oxen for woods work, landing and decking logs, and much more. Participants will work on a logging site on the Remick property, and handle cattle and equipment during the course of the workshop. Limited to fifteen adults only. Monday, November 5, 1-3pm & Wednesday, November 7, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm - Genealogy Workshops This program teaches participants how to use popular research tools such as genealogy books & software, town vital records and the internet. Instruction in using the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. Class size limited to 6 researchers. Saturday, November 10, 1-4pm - Historic Thanksgiving Museum interpreters will prepare traditional foods on the open hearth using historic recipes. Sample the flavors of the season and take in a bit of history while touring the exhibits in the Earline Wright Visitor's Center. View the living quarters of Dr. Edwin Crafts Remick, the country doctor who owned the property, experiencing the agricultural way of life in New Hampshire from 1779 to the present. Saturday, November 17, 1-4pm - Soap Making Workshop Learn the step by step process to make basic lye soap. Learn the history of soap making on the farm and render your own tallow. Pre-registration is required; registration deadline is Thursday, November 15. Admission to the museum is always free. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Denmark Arts Center Exhibits, Workshops &
Events
Gallery open Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-5pm 50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village, ME (207) 452-2412 www.denmarkarts.org Sundays, November 4 & 11, 9am-12noon - Fiber Arts Workshop Saturday, November 10, 7pm - Open Mic - Second Saturday of each month 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.
Mt Washington Valley Arts Association
Watercolor
Demonstration and Art
Cinema
Sundays, 4pm Majestic Theatre in "the Room" Main Street, Conway (603) 356-2787 www.mwvarts.org/events/index.html Sunday, November 4, 1 pm - Watercolor Demonstration A "short" business meeting at 1pm with a review of the past year and focus for the next year, followed by the guest speaker. Peg Scully will give a "how-to" watercolor demonstration to show composition, drawing, light to dark, proportions and other important principles. All are welcome to come enjoy refreshments and meet area artists. At the Gibson Center, Main Street in North Conway. November 18 - Documentary: Mary Cassatt: A Brush with Independence (2002) Each Art Cinema Program features a movie about a great artist(s), or an art-related documentary. Social Justice Film Series
Mondays, 6:30pm Parish House, Jackson Community Church Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-6187 www.jacksonvillage.net November 5 - Born into Brothels Each film will be followed by a group discussion. Free and open to the public. Pottery & Crafts at The Artery
Tuesday-Sunday The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio Timberland Plaza, Route 16, North Conway (603) 356-7725 www.arteryinc.com Tuesday, November 6 - Locals' Day for Kids Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm - Kids Night Out Saturdays in November - Locals' Day 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/ Thursday, November 8, 6-8pm - Free Scrapbook Workshop Bring your current project, try out tools and get some ideas. Learn about digital photo storybooks. Thursdays, 10:30am-12noon - Drop-in Cribbage Inclusive Open Mike Coffeehouse
Friday, November 9, 7pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth (603) 569-2341 http://inclusivemoose.org Share your songs, stories or what have you, or just to listen and get a chance to socialize. If you'd like to perform you can sign up in advance, or at the door. Potluck snacks and desserts, so bringing edibles is encouraged (but not required). Second Friday of the month. Original One-Act Play: Writ in Stone Friday, November 9, 7pm St. Andrew's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church 678 Whittier Road (Old Route 25), Tamworth (603) 323-8515 or 323-8245 Catherine is a compassionate young woman living in 1300s England, during the time that the Plague is raging through the country. In an effort to assuage the wrath of God, Catherine decides that she will live solitarily in a stone cell built into the wall of a church, spending the rest of her days in unceasing prayer. Tickets sold at the door. For more information, contact [email protected]. Chocorua Public Library Events & Programs Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays, 5-8pm; Thursdays, 1-6pm Chocorua (603) 323-8610 Sunday, November 11, 3pm - Enjoy a fun afternoon of stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts All are welcome; second Sunday of each month Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm - Knitting Group For more information, contact [email protected]
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. Tuesday, November 13 - Annual Meeting and Dinner at Salyards Center for the Arts in Conway 5:30 - Social half hour, with dinner at 6pm, followed by a program at 7pm: Ed Butler and Les Schoof present the Story of Dr. Samuel Bemis. Bartlett Public Library Programs Bartlett Public Library Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-2755 www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org Tuesday, November 13, 7pm - Book Discussion Suzanne Brown will be discussing Trailer Park by Russell Banks.
Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert
Series
Various locations Tamworth (603) 323-8104 www.artstamworth .org Saturday, November 17 - Steven Mayer Back by popular demand! Mayer plays his unique repertoire of such jazz icons as Art Tatum and Fats Waller, as well as classical music from Mozart to Liszt, to thousands of listeners worldwide. He has performed with symphonies and at chamber music festivals all around the globe. School for the Performing Arts Classes Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays, October 15-November 30, various times Barnstormers Theatre School for the Performing Arts Tamworth (603) 323-8561 www.barnstormerstheatre.org Barnstormers Theatre School explores the various tools actors use in creating a role for performance. All of our classes are designed to ignite the imagination, while encouraging creativity and empowering the mind through engaging, stimulating and challenging activities. Mondays, 4-5:30pm - Acting Out -For 5-7 years old Mondays, 6-8pm - Adult Acting One Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm - Acting One - For 8-13 years old Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm - Perform It! - Must have already taken Acting One or Two Wednesdays, 6-8pm - Adult Acting Two Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm - Teen Acting - For ages 13-17 years old All experience levels; registration required. For more info, please call, email or check website. 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 White Mountain 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. Square Dance Club
Mondays, 7pm Conway Congregational Church Main Street, Conway (603) 447-3830 (day) & 447-5863 (eve) http://mwvstompers.squaredanceme.us/ MWV Stompers square dance club meets every Monday with expert caller and instructor Darrel Sprague. For more information, contact [email protected]. Cook Memorial Library Events Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm 93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510 http://tamworth.lib.nh.us/index.php?id=5 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 |
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The Gallery at WREN
Daily, 10am-5pm 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Call for Art - The 2008 Gallery at WREN: If you or someone you know is interested in a Gallery Show in 2008, please send an email to [email protected] to request an application packet. Applications must be received by October 31. Exhibiting through November 4 - "Moments of Color and Light" by Peter Szawlowski & Liz Quantock Thursdays, November 1, 8 & 15, 5:30-8 pm - Smart $: QuickBooks Pro 2007 Training Saturday, November 3, 1-5pm - ART for Adults: Faux Finishing Class Learn and practice a variety of vinegar graining techniques. Participants will take home a frame and a papier mache box. Sundays, November 4 & 18, 1-4pm - Workshop: What do you want to do with your life? Whether you are striking out on your own for the first time, starting a new business, looking for a new job or just starting over. Friday, November 9, 5-7pm - Gallery Opening Reception: Small Works Show This show features affordable art created by over 25 local WREN member artists; each of these "small works" are less than 144 inches square in size. All are invited to view the art and meet the artists. The show will run through Sunday, January 6.
Events & Films at The Colonial
The Colonial Theatre Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org Wednesday, October 31 - Film: The Devil Came on Horseback Marine Captain Brian Steidle is an unlikely hero. Not because he isn't brave; he has shown courage under fire. But Steidle's accomplishment is entirely unexpected; he is a soldier who is learning to change the world through peaceful means. The subject is Darfur. Friday-Wednesday, November 2-7 - Film: Into The Wild Jon Krakauer's bestselling nonfiction book, brought to the screen by Sean Penn, about the life of Chris McCandless, a promising college graduate. Shortly after graduation, Chris gives his life savings to charity, burns all of his identification, and begins hitchhiking across America, his ultimate goal being Alaska.
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. Thursday, November 1, 6-8pm - Open House Celebration at FloraLatte featuring paintings by Arts Gallery members Erin & Adam Kuzmeskus. Friday, November 2, 6-8pm- Open House Reception Kathy Stevens exhibits nature photography, quilling and papercraft. Displaying through November. Sunday, November 11, 1-4pm - Knit and Crochet Sessions Learn from others, help someone out or just enjoy your craft. Free and open to all skill levels. 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month. Contact Dori Hamilton for additional information at 838-5149. FloraLatte Artist Exhibits &
Receptions
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm 17 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-7600 or 444-1785 www.floralatte.com/inthegallery.html Thursday, November 1, 6-8pm - Open House Celebration: "Co-Creativity" Featuring paintings by Arts Gallery members Erin & Adam Kuzmeskus, inspired by the conception, growth and birth of their son Bruin Zen. The exhibit runs through November 10. 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 Thursday, November 1, 7pm - Author Reading: The 1927 Flood in Vermont and New England The author, Dr. W.E. Minsinger, tells the remarkable story of the people of Vermont and how they survived the challenge of the devastating flood. Free and open to the public. Please call to RSVP. Saturday, November 3, 9am-3pm - Fairbanks Institute for Traditional Crafts: Rug Braiding Everyone will take home a finished sample of rug braiding. Saturdays & Sundays, 1:30pm - Planetarium Shows 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: 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. You Come Too: Author Talks and
Writing Workshops
Fridays, November 2, 9 & 16, 9:30-10:30am at Lisbon Town Hall (author talks) and 1-2:30pm at Littleton Area Senior Center (writing workshops) Lisbon and Littleton, (603) 444-6050 November 2 - Wesley McNair November 9 - Edie Clark November 16 - Rebecca Rule These events are part of You Come, Too: A New England Author Series, a project conducted by the Littleton Area Senior Center and the Lisbon Regional School through a grant from the NH Humanities Council and the State Council on the Arts. Advance registration appreciated; all ages and abilities welcome. Free and open to the public. Contact: Keisha Luce League of NH Craftsmen Artisan
Demonstration
Saturday, November 3, 11am-3pm Littleton League of NH Craftsmen Retail Gallery 81 Main Street, at the Village Book Store, Littleton (603) 444-1099 www.nhcrafts.org/littleton.htm League artist Micheline will demonstrate making painted & decorated gourds. The demonstration is free and all are welcome.
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. Saturday, November 3, 1pm - Exhibit Opening: Saluting Veterans Veterans are loaning their uniforms for exhibit, with explanations of the ribbons and medals they wear, and writing about their involvement in world conflicts while in the armed forces in various theaters of action. The Littleton Veterans of Foreign Wars has loaned some rare items from its exceptional collection, in addition to war-related items in the museum collection. The museum will be open every afternoon, 1-4pm, November 3-11 for the exhibit, which displays through November. League of NH Craftsmen hosts
Native American Parfleche Class
Sunday, November 4, 1-3pm Littleton Senior Center 77 Riverview Lane, off Cottage Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099 www.nhcrafts.org/littleton.htm Parfleche bags are rawhide containers made by the Plains Indians for packaging & transporting dried meats & pemmican, clothing & other supplies. Children aged 8-12 will create parfleches made to look like leather, then decorate them with paint, rawhide, beads & feathers. Examples of real parfleche designs, & Native American music & snacks, will provide inspiration. For more information & to register, call or email [email protected]. Free Workshop for
Early-Childhood Providers,
Educators & Interested Parents
Monday, November 5, 6:30-9pm at Littleton Learning Center (as part of NHCC Child Development Class with Georgia Caron) (603) 323-7302 Child-friendly activities linking language and pre-literacy skills through songs, movement and visual-arts projects. Learn to integrate the arts into all kinds of learning settings and to use music and art to build critical skills for young children. There is no charge; advance registration is appreciated. 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, November 8, 6:30-8:30pm - Women's Circle Art, journaling, movement, sound, meditation and other modalities may be offered. All women are welcome. Second Thursday of every month. Thursday, November 15, 6:30-8pm - Sound Circle We will use our voices in a variety of ways: sounding, chanting, singing, improvising. If you want, bring a song or chant to share. Third Thursday of every month. Thursday, November 22, 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 requested. Call for Yoga, Tai Chi schedule. Program: Raise it Right! Essential Skills for
Fundraisers
Thursday, November 8, 8:30am-3:30pm (Registration Deadline: Monday, November 5) Littleton Learning Center 646 Union Street, Littleton (603) 724-6741 www.confr.org Is your nonprofit organization maximizing its fundraising potential? Are you confident that you have all the fundraising skills you need? This comprehensive fundamentals course will review the essential components to a successful, integrated development office and provide in-depth personal training. This workshop is essential training for: 1) Beginning to intermediate development staff; 2) Board members and volunteer fundraisers; 3) Executive directors responsible for fundraising Call to register. Presented by Council on Fundraising, PO Box 3514, Concord, NH 03302-3514. White Mountain School Cultural Events Series Great Hall of the White Mountain School 371 West Farm Road, Bethlehem (603) 444-2928 www.whitemountain.org Thursday, November 8, 7pm - Middle Eastern Storyteller and Musician Shamou will take audiences on a musical journey around the world. Audiences learn the link between different cultures through the global language of music through this energizing and interactive performance. For more information, contact Becky Beno. Sugar Hill Artisans' Guild Craft Classes,
Meetings
& Events
Carolina Crapo Memorial Building Route 117/Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-8431 Thursday, November 15, 10am-2pm - Guild Meeting All fabric artisans welcome. Bring bag lunch. Third Thursday of each month. For more information, email [email protected].
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.
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. 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. 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 (802) 633-2617 or 592-3138 for more information. 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 open without charge, Monday-Friday, 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening. Nightly, 7pm - Film Series - Second show at 9pm on Saturdays Tuesdays, 4:30pm - Tango Lessons: "Argentine Tango" No partner necessary. Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163 for more details 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. Abbie Greenleaf Library Programs &
Events
Monday & Tuesday 2-6pm; Wednesday, 2-7pm; Thursday, 10am-12noon & 2-5pm; Friday, 2-5pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm 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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Programs & Events at -- or to Benefit --
the Lincoln Public
Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/ Wednesday, October 31, 4-8pm - Halloween Open House Saturday, November 10, 7-10pm - Swing Dance Lesson Friends of Lincoln Library sponsor a Swing dance lesson at the Beacon Resort to benefit the Lincoln Library. Dessert and coffee will be served; cash bar. Tickets can be purchased at the Beacon Resort door. Wednesdays, 7pm - Fall Book Discussion Series: Out of Asia - China Sponsored by the NH Humanities Council. Books will be available at the library November 21 - Mona in the Promised Land by Gish Jen Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Knitting/Crocheting Group Town Meeting for Local
Historical Societies & Museums
Thursday, November 8, 9:30-11:30am Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Church Street, Lincoln The NH Historical Society is leading a series of regional "town meetings" inviting staff and board members of local historical societies to hear the results of a statewide survey and to discuss collaboration and partnership opportunities. Leading the discussion groups will be Bill Veillette of the Historical Society, Jennifer Goodman of the NH Preservation Alliance, Debbie Watrous of the NH Humanities Council, a representative of the Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire, and Frumie Selchen of the Arts Alliance. Staff and board members of local historical societies are encouraged to attend with questions and ideas, and any society members as well as other individuals interested in history and heritage are also welcome. Call 228-6688 or visit www.nhhistory.org for additional information.
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. Numerous photos and early maps are also on display at a "satellite" museum at the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site). Wednesday, November 14, 7pm - Annual Meeting & The History of Logging PowerPoint presentation with numerous vintage photos of early logging in New Hampshire. There will also be some vintage logging equipment on display. www.logginginlincoln.com
Rey Center Activities Schedule
Margret & H.A. Rey Center Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308 www.curiousgeorgecottage.org Thursday, November 15, 6pm - Lecture: Sustainable Building Design by Oudens/Ello Architects & Nat Scrimshaw Saturday, November 17, 2-5pm - The Rey Center's New Building: A Community Workshop 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, 1-4pm - Curious George Cottage Studio with Nat Scrimshaw Nat Scrimshaw will be sketching (chalking) and discussing (talking) about what he draws. Saturdays, 4:30pm - Literary Discussion Group Enjoy potluck hors d'oeuvres and beverages and discuss a variety of poetry, short fiction and drama. |
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Middle Earth Music Hall Fall
Schedule
Ongoing Programs - See website for specifics Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748 www.memh.com Wednesday, October 31 - Zombie Open Mic Thursday, November 1 - Garnet Rogers Friday, November 2 - Tony Furtado Saturday, November 3 - Luminescent Orchestrii Wednesday, November 7 - Rock School Recital Thursday, November 8 - Richard Shindell Friday, November 9 - Miller Carr Band w/ Bow Thayer Saturday, November 10 - Mad Tea Party Thursday, November 15 - Shtreiml Friday, November 16 - Duke Robillard Saturday, November 17 - Chris Colepaugh w/Bow Thayer
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. Free Workshop for
Early-Childhood Providers,
Educators & Interested Parents
Tuesday, November 13, 4:30-7pm at Woodsville High School (as part of Jackie Sprague's Infant & Toddler Development class) (603) 323-7302 Child-friendly activities linking language and pre-literacy skills through songs, movement and visual-arts projects. These hands-on workshops introduce participants to exciting ways to integrate the arts into all kinds of learning settings and to use music and art to build critical skills for young children. There is no charge; advance registration is appreciated. |
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Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits &
Featured Artists
Open daily 10am-6pm Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center Campton Falls Marketplace at Routes 49 and 175, Campton (603) 726-7101 www.artisticroots.com Numerous classes available, check website for details. Thursdays, November 1 & 8, 10am-12noon or 3-5pm - Sewing Basics 101 This class is designed for the beginner. Thursdays, November 1, 8 & 15, 1-2:30pm - Expand Your Art Horizons Students ages 5 and up learn how to "expand the horizons" of photographs with different media, such as graphite, colored pencils, watercolor and pastels. Saturday, November 3, 10am-3pm - "Old New England Style" Painting Workshop Painting in the style of decorative painter Rufus Porter. Adult participants will create a painted wooden panel with a vinegar-finish frame. Participants should bring brushes for acrylic paints. Mondays, November 5, 12 & 19, 3-4pm - Intro to Colored Pencils Overview of pencil drawing skills for beginners, including basic shapes, three-dimensional objects, shading, texture and line. For ages 5 to 9. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 & 20, 1-2pm - Scratchboard Techniques Designs and drawings are scratched into a white clay-coated surface covered with a layer of black ink. The surface can be colored with special inks. Students age 10 and up. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 & 20, 3-4pm - Beginners Drawing and Painting Kids age 5 to 9 learn ways to experiment with a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Wednesdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 1-2:30pm - Beginners Mosaics The ancient art of mosaic, for beginning students age 12 and up. Wednesdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 3-4:30pm - Watercolor Basics Basic tools, materials and techniques of painting in watercolors. For ages 10 and up; some drawing experience is helpful but not necessary. Wednesdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 3-5pm - Basic Felting Techniques Variety of wet and dry felting techniques. For kids & adults, age 8 and up, with basic knitting skills. Thursday, November 15 - Workshops for Kids: 10am-12noon or 1-3pm - Make a Holiday Wreath Experienced wreath makers will help those age 5 and up (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult) to make holdiay wreaths from fresh-cut boughs, ribbons, cones and more. 3-4:30pm - Create an Ornament Children age 10 and up will create a cross-stitched ornament with embroidery floss and beads.
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 Thursday, November 1, 7pm - All New England Choral Festival Featuring Plymouth State University Chorale and Chamber Singers at Hanaway Theatre Friday, November 2, 8pm - Borealis Wind Quintet The finest of the classics, engaging commissions, opera arias, and works for piano and winds. At Smith Recital Hall Saturday, November 3, 2pm - Piano Master Class: David Karp At Smith Recital Hall Tuesday, November 6, 7pm - PSU Student Jazz Ensembles perform swing, blues, jazz, Latin and funk with the PSU Big Band and student jazz combos at Hanaway Theatre Tuesday, November 6, 7pm - Teaching Metaphors: A Poetry Reading by PSU Alumnus Nathan Graziano - Mr. Graziano will read poems from his latest book at Frost Academic Commons. Books will be available for sale and signing. Friday & Saturday, November 9 & 10, 7:30pm - The Music Theatre Company: Opera Scenes Including scenes from Dido & Aeneas (Purcell), Louise (Carpentiere), The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart), The Taming of the Shrew (Giannini), and Carmen (Bizet) at Smith Recital Hall Tuesday, November 13, 7pm - International Film Series: Dangerous Crosswinds Drama about a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and euthanasia advocate whose belief system begins to unravel after assisting in the mercy killing of a sick friend. Discussion and refreshments follow. Open to the public; tickets available at the door. Boyd Science Center, room 144. Wednesday, November 14, 4-5pm - Environmental Science Colloquium A characterization of the hydro-climatic history of the Pemigewasset watershed. Boyd Science Center, Room 001. Free. Thursday-Saturday, November 15-17, 8pm and Saturday at 2pm, and Sunday, November 18 at 3pm - The Spitfire Grill at Studio Theatre A modern folktale billed as "a tale of friendship, love and redemption" set to an uplifting country soundtrack. Monday, November 19, 7pm - All New England Band Festival, featuring 175 high school students from 65 high schools throughout New England, at Hanaway Theatre
Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners & Live
Music in the PUB
Thursdays & Fridays Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com Thursdays, 6:30pm - Storytelling Dinners November 1: George Radcliffe, Webster NH November 8: Roberta Burke, Franklin NH November 15: Dudley & Jacqueline Laufman, Canterberry, NH Friday evenings - Live Music in the PUB November 2 - Mike Skinner - Up-and-coming NH musical artist November 9 - Jill Ducsai - Talented Sandwich Rock 'n Roll singer November 16 - Lisa Young Band - Lively vocals, talented rock n' roll trio Eagle Pond Authors' Series at
Plymouth State
University
Sundays, 3pm Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts - Smith Recital Hall Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2787 www.plymouth.edu/cac/eagle-pond.htm Named for the ancestral home that has inspired much of his work, this series honors Donald Hall and brings to campus some of the most widely read and revered authors of our time. November 4 - Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Ford All readings are free (ticket required) and are followed by a reception and book signing. Art for Africa, a Community-Wide Gala
Fundraiser
Saturday, November 3, 6:30pm Common Man Inn, Plymouth (603) 968-7516 Runway show, silent auction of work by local artists: selection of African art, wood sculptures & jewelry for sale. Proceeds to benefit the health of mothers and children in Africa. Drumming by Black Bear Moon. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
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, November 7, 4-6pm - Gallery Opening & Artist Talk: Dreaming the Machine: The Kinetic Sculpture of Arthur Ganson Draper and Maynard Building room 314. Displaying November 7-December 20 and January 14-25 Tuesday, November 13, 4-5pm - Gallery Talk: Exhibitions - Politics and Public Presentation This visual presentation will follow several tracks of exhibition history to explore how objects and images may have been understood differently in the original contexts for which they were created, intended, or perhaps even manipulatively displayed. Free, at Draper & Maynard Building room 302. Exhibiting at the Lamson Library through November 30 - Voices of American Farm Women Photographer Cynthia Vagnetti has documented women from across the U.S. whose farming techniques promote environmental responsibility, economic stability and community well-being. At Lamson Library through December 20 - Kurt Brian Webb: War - Dance of Death in Black, White and Blood Red All Over Woodcuts create social commentary that provokes the viewer through humor, satire and cynicism. Kurt's Dance of Death series uses images of soldiers unknowingly intermingling with malevolent skeletal figures. Each two-color print is superimposed over a contemporary news story relating to death and the war in Iraq.
Pease Public Library Programs &
Events
Monday-Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm 1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 www.peasepubliclibrary.org Wednesday, November 7, 7pm - -Amoskeag: Life and Work in an American Factory This is the third in a four-part book discussion series titled "We Chose to Live Here." This book, written by Tamara K. Hareven and Randolph Langenbach, focuses on the life of Manchester mill workers in the early 1900s. The discussion will will be led by Frumie Selchen of the Arts Alliance. For more information, contact Katherine Hillier Thursdays, through November 29, 4-6pm - Revolution! Revolutions that have changed the world, as interpreted by film, art & literature, with Dr. Manuel Marquez-Sterling. Sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association Endowment 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
Sidore Lecture Series: Human Security at Home
and Abroad
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts - Smith Recital Hall Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2787 www.plymouth.edu/sidore/ Wednesday, November 7, 7pm - Why the Working Poor Go Hungry Dr. J. Larry Brown, the nation's leading scholarly authority on hunger, will address the factors behind this shameful picture and outline what we can do to make America a nation where all people have an adequate diet. All Sidore events are free and open to the public; advance reservations are recommended. Each talk is followed by a reception with refreshments. For more information, call 535-2501. All New Talent Review to Benefit Adult
Literacy
Friday, November 9, 7pm The Common Man Inn 231 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-3550 Featuring outstanding local talent and a stunning dessert buffet. Tickets available at Chase Street Market, Pease Public Library and at the door. Proceeds will benefit Pemi-Baker Literacy, a non-profit offering free assistance to adults with reading, math and English as a second language. For more information, contact [email protected]. White Mountain Study Group
Monday, November 12, 6pm Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 101 Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth (603) 444-5494 or (603) 726-3874 Understanding Earth Chakras...An energy worker's journey into Earth Consciousness. The group discusses dowsing and other spiritual and esoteric subjects, followed by the featured speaker: Gayle Hannon. Second Monday of the month. For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]
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, November 19 - Winter Storytelling A look at seasonal holiday celebrations throughout history. Michael Harris brings a blend of lore, laughter, song and story. Annual Meeting and election of officers.
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.
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.
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery
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.
Holderness Free Library Programs &
Events
Monday & Wednesday 10am-6pm; Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-1pm Routes 113 and 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066 For more information, contact [email protected] 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. Gallery at Red Gate Farm
Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5pm 188 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4404 www.galleryatredgatefarm.com This gallery offers a unique collection of art and fine crafts from local, regional and nationally recognized artists and crafters. Also, a complete selection of quilts. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Programs & Events Daily, through 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 programs; check website for details. |
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Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire phone: 323-7302 email: [email protected] web: www.aannh.org
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