AANNH ArtsNorth Calendar

ArtsNorth Calendar

Late Fall - Issue 46

November 22-December 12, 2007

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

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Statewide Events

Leave No Child Inside Forum: Tuesday, November 27, 9:30 to noon, Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord. A Community Conversation about Connecting Children and Nature features a forum with Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, followed by a panel discussion with guests representing the environment, education, health, recreation, the built environment and culture. There is no cost and no registration necessary. See www.wildnh.com for a full schedule.

ArtsVoteNH Presidential Candidate Forum: NH Citizens for the Arts & Americans for the Arts Action Fund invite all arts lovers to the first-ever Presidential Candidate Forum on the Arts Thursday, November 29, from 4 to 8pm at the Capitol Center for the Arts. This unique event will allow voters who support the arts, arts education, cultural diplomacy, and the creative economy to hear remarks by, and ask questions of, the candidates. Free and open to the public. RSVP online at www.artsvote.org.

Roundtable on Cultural & Heritage Tourism: Join Commissioner Van McLeod and Travel & Tourism Director Alice DeSouza Friday, November 30, from noon to 2pm at the NH Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord, for a discussion of culture's place in the visitor industry. Bring your own lunch. RSVP to Kristen Harbaugh at kristen.harbaugh@dcr.nh.gov



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country The Arts Alliance is pleased to present our ArtsNorth e-bulletin for you and your guests, arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. Please be sure to confirm event details prior to attending. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographical areas of interest. You can view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details, and find events beyond the dates in this bulletin in our Plan-Ahead Arts Calendar. Links to both calendars are available in the Quick Links section. Please note that Arts Alliance member organizations are indicated with our member icon. We appreciate our members, and encourage you to attend their events - and invite you, too, to join us as an individual, artist, family, business, school or institutional member (see http://aannh.org/membership.php for membership information). If your organization is presenting a cultural event, email details to us as early as possible at events@aannh.org and we'll include it in the online ArtsNorth calendar and in our email bulletins. You can simply add events@aannh.org to your press list. Our e-bulletins cover three weeks at a time during the fall and winter. Submission deadline for the next bulletin, covering December 13-January 2, is December 6.

Arts Alliance & Partner Programs

Crosscut: Life, Logging & the Mills of the Androscoggin Valley, based on oral histories gathered through the Telling Our Stories Project, will be presented by Theatre North Saturday, November 24, 7pm & Sunday, November 25, 2pm at St. Kieran Center for the Arts, Berlin. The production, penned by Rebecca Rule, features four talented actors taking on the voices of more than 30 North Country residents as they recollect life in the logging industry, in the mills, or living as part of the greater Berlin community. Live music. Donations at the door. Call the Arts Alliance at 323-7302 for details. Traditional Fiddle Tunes in Lincoln November 29: North Country native Patrick Ross performs traditional tunes Thursday, November 29, at 7pm at the Lincoln Town Hall. The program, presented by the Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society, will include Franco-American and Celtic tunes, as well as holiday selections. Ross, a fifth-generation fiddler who has toured across the U.S., will be joined by Vermont singer, songwriter and record producer Colin McCaffrey, who plays acoustic swing, bluegrass, country and folk music. The concert is one in a series of partnership programs presented by members of the Arts Alliance and supported in part by a grant from the NH State Council on the Arts. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door to benefit the historical society. For additional information, call 745-8159. Our annual afternoon chamber concert with the musicians of the International Musical Arts Institute will take place Sunday, December 2, at 2pm in Randolph, NH. Tickets are by reservation - call us at 323-7302 for details and information. The house concert program features music of Mozart, Chausson and Mendelssohn performed by Marcio Candido, Minna Choi and Guan Ting Liao, violins; Daniel Brye and Sebastian Ruth, violas; Lynn Nowels, cello; and Hisako Hiratsuka, piano. Suggested donation is $25 per person. As space is limited, reservations are requested. Please call us at 323-7302, or email info@aannh.org. Healing Arts: New Pathways to Health -- A North Country Information & Planning Session will be held Monday, December 3, 5:30pm at the North Country Health Consortium, 7 Main Street, Whitefield. Medical personnel, health-care administrators, social-service providers, artists and representatives of cultural institutions are all invited to a free forum introducing the Arts Alliance's North Country Arts & Health initiative. The evening will begin with an informal reception, followed by the showing of the film "Healing Arts: New Pathways to Health," and a panel discussion and brainstorming session led by Patricia Pedreira, director of the tri-state "Healing Arts" initiative, a unique program using the arts as an innovative treatment method. The program incorporates artist residencies and intergenerational workshops into patient care, staff training and wellness programs. Those interested are also invited to an informal afternoon discussion. Preregistration for both events is appreciated. Call 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org. A Free Early Childhood Workshop: Creative Movement will be offered Thursday, December 6, at 6pm at the Mt. Washington Valley Technology Center, Conway. The workshop, for early-childhood providers, educators and interested parents, is led by dancer and educator Jeanne Limmer, and offers a variety of simple, usable techniques and ideas. Explore movement, shapes and levels, directions and tempos, colors, rhymes and rhythms. No experience or talent required. Advance registration is appreciated; call us at 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org.

Colebrook Area

Festive Fridays & Holiday Celebrations in Downtown Colebrook Friday, November 30-Saturday, December 22 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-5011 www.colebrookmainstreet.org Friday, November 30, 5:30pm - Grand Lighting of the Village Christmas Tree Hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Moose and friends Sunday, December 2 - Kiwanis Santa Comes to Town Children's Party Every Friday evening, shoppers can stop by the "Twinkle Tent" near the Village Christmas Tree, for cocoa and cookies. This is also the place for detailed schedules, and the new "Frequent Fridays" cards. These cards will be punched each Friday, then entered for an "Experience Colebrook" prize bundle of gift certificates from a variety of local businesses. 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.

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

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 Friday, November 23, 7-9pm - Warren Miller Film: Playground A celebration of the beginning of the skiing season. At Slopeside Pub, Bretton Woods. November 24-December 16 - The Giving Tree Participate in this community outreach program that benefits designated local charities. Saturday, November 24, 8:30-10:30pm - New England Society Orchestra Holiday Symphony Concert The 21-piece New England Symphony will play this season's holiday sounds. A $10 donation is requested; a portion of the proceeds benefit The Giving Tree. 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." 7th Annual Craft Fair Saturday, November 24, 9am-3pm Carroll Town Hall School Street (intersection of Routes 3 & 302), Twin Mountain (603) 846-5434 Craft items to include: jams, jellies, wood crafts, maple syrup, quilts, silk flowers, jewelry, hand-knitted & crocheted items, polar fleece, wreaths, fabric crafts, rugs, photography, etc. A light lunch and beverages will be available. Sponsored by the Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Historical Society. Admission: Free. For more information, contact woolhouse1@roadrunner.com 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. 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. Knit, Felt & Wool-on-Wool Group Show exhibiting through November 30 First Friday Receptions, 5-7pm - Honoring featured artists of the month, including light refreshments & live music. December 7 - Gifts Worth Keeping Holiday Group Show. Exhibiting through December 31 Artisans Classroom for Children: Wednesday, November 28, 3:30-5pm - Kids Clay Explore the clay handbuilding methods of pinch, coil & slab Thursdays, November 29, December 6 & 13, 12:30-2:30pm - Art in the PM Visual art background & hands-on exploration of art concepts Fridays, November 30, December 7 & 14, 10-11am - Art Play Group Story, introduction to art materials and socialization Wednesday, December 5 & 12, 3:30-4pm - Kids Crafts Variety of craft explorations for a nature theme Adult classes: Wednesday, November 28, 6-8pm - Fall Focus on Felting: Knit Felted Pouch Saturday, December 1, 10am-12noon - Beginner Pottery Handbuilding and introduction to the potter's wheel; includes glazing and information about firing Saturdays, December 1 & 8, 1-3pm - Silk Painting Tuesday, December 11, 6:30-8:30pm - Quilt Block of the Month Piece/appliqu� different block each month; complete quilt in a year. Second Tuesday each month. Call or email gradual@verizon.net 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, November 28 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 recorsbdl@yahoo.com. Healing Arts: New Pathways to Health -- Information & Planning Session Monday, December 3, 5:30pm North Country Health Consortium 7 Main Street, Whitefield (603) 323-7302 www.aannh.org Medical personnel, health-care administrators, social-service providers, artists and representatives of cultural institutions are all invited to a free forum introducing the Arts Alliance's North Country Arts & Health initiative. Informal reception, followed by the showing of the film "Healing Arts: New Pathways to Health," and a panel discussion and brainstorming session led by Patricia Pedreira, director of the tri-state "Healing Arts" initiative, a unique program using the arts as an innovative treatment method. Preregistration appreciated. Weeks Memorial Library Programs & Events 128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352 http://lancasternh.org/ Sunday, December 9, 3pm - Season of Wonders Celebrating the miracle of Christmas, a cantata by Joseph M. Martin. This 45 minute musical work will be performed by the North of the Notch Ecumenical Singers at the Lancaster Congregational Church, 142 Main Street in Lancaster . For more info, call Barbara at (603) 788-2201. Tuesdays, 10am - Story Hour for the smallest children. First and third Tuesdays Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour for preschoolers

Berlin/Gorham Area

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 fill the stage with a revolving repertoire of shows selected to celebrate the arts, creativity and our cultural heritage. Saturday, November 24, 7pm & Sunday, November 25, 2pm - Crosscut: Life, Logging & the Mills of the Androscoggin Valley A staged reading based on oral histories gathered through the Telling Our Stories Project by Rebecca Rule. Four talented actors will take on the voices of more than 30 North Country residents as they recollect life in the logging industry, in the mills, or living as part of the greater Berlin community. Call the Arts Alliance at 323-7302 for details. Saturday, December 8, 3pm - The Nutcracker Ballet The beloved holiday classic featuring beautiful costumes, magical set designs and over 40 dancers of the Robinson Ballet Company. Presented at the Berlin Jr. High Auditorium. Wednesday, December 12, 7pm - Christmas Concerts Series The rich voices and music of the spectacular 90-member North Country Community Chorus will close St. Kieran's 2007 Series. With intro by Berlin Mini-Jazz. Afternoon Chamber Music Concert Sunday, December 2, 2pm Randolph (603) 323-7302 www.aannh.org The Arts Alliance joins the International Musical Arts Institute in presenting our annual afternoon chamber concert with the outstanding young professional musicians of IMAI. Light refreshments will be served, and proceeds will be shared by IMAI and the Arts Alliance. For directions, ticket reservations and information, please call the Arts Alliance. 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. 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.

Littleton Area

Events & Films at The Colonial The Colonial Theatre Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org Friday-Wednesday, November 23-28 - Film: Across The Universe The Beatles' songs may have provided the soundtrack for the lives of those coming of age in the 1960s, but their extensive catalogue acts as the literal soundtrack in this romantic musical from visionary director Julie Taymor. 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. Friday, November 23 & Saturday-Sunday, November 24-25, December 1-2 & 8-9, 10am-4pm - New Hampshire Crafters Fair Get your Christmas gifts from NH artisans at our annual Christmas craft fair. 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. through end of November: Kathy Stevens exhibits nature photography, quilling and papercraft. Sunday, November 25, 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. Saturday, December 1, 9am-3pm - 7th Annual Holiday Fair Featuring artisans and fine crafters from throughout the north country. The ARTS Gallery is inviting artists and fine crafters to sell their wares at Lisbon Regional School. Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center Littleton Area Senior Center 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050 www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp Monday, November 26, 1pm - Jewelry Making Workshop Supplies will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring in old beads and other items that can be used. Please register at the front desk. Friday, November 30 - 11am-4pm - Quilt Show Please bring in your quilts, old, new, works in progress, to share with the Center for the day. Sign-up at the front desk is appreciated. The Gallery at WREN Daily, 10am-5pm 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Exhibiting through Sunday, January 6 - Small Works Show This show features affordable art created by over 25 local WREN member artists; each of these "small works" is less than 144 inches square in size. Tuesday, November 27, 6-8pm - Frankincense and Myrrh... and More... Learn about various essential oils to use at home, work or play to ease the daily tension. At Celtic Spirit Massage, 22 Park Avenue, Bethlehem Thursday, November 29, 12noon-1pm - Let's Do Lunch! Featured business person, Tricia Coyle, has designed original jewelry using precious metal clay. Saturday, December 8, 10am - The Famous Cookie Walk at WREN will be held in the Gallery. Come early for best selection. Fill a box for a small donation. Sunday, December 9, 4-7pm - Holiday Party and Raffle WREN members donate fabulous prizes. 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. Displaying through the end of November - Saluting Veterans Veterans are loaning their uniforms for exhibit, with explanations of the ribbons and medals they wear, and 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. North Country Chorus presents Christmas Concert Friday, November 30, 7:30pm First Congregational Church Littleton (603) 989-5523 northcountrychorus.org North Country Chorus, with soloists and orchestra, will perform Magnificat by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Laud to the Nativity by Ottorino Respighi. Tickets available at the door. The same concert will be presented on Sunday, December 2 at 3pm at the Peacham Congregational Church, Peacham, VT. 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. Friday, November 30, 7pm - Mark Twain Talks: Advice to Humanity Advice about stealing, swearing, lying, and the importance of last words; the talk ends with the moral fable of "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" and a warning about jumping to conclusions. Presented by Bern Budd as Twain would have performed around 1892. Free and open to the public through the support of the Vermont Humanities Council. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 Thursday, December 13, 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. 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. 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 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.

Lincoln/Woodstock Area

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, 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 Rey Center Activities Schedule Margret & H.A. Rey Center Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308 www.curiousgeorgecottage.org Saturday, November 24, 6pm - Family Astronomy Night: How Big? How Far? Join us for a night of hands-on activities that will be fun for the whole family, designed to explore the size and scale of our solar system. 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 and 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. 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). www.logginginlincoln.com Thursday, November 29, 7pm - Fiddler Patrick Ross An evening of traditional music, featuring Franco-American and Celtic tunes, as well as holiday selections, at the Lincoln Town Hall. Sponsored by the UPHS and Arts Alliance. Donations are appreciated and will benefit the UPHS. Tuesday, December 4, 7pm - New Hampshire: Then and Now One of New Hampshire's best known authors and photographers, Peter Randall, will present an illustrated talk on his book. In the large meeting room in the Village Shops (near Fratello's).

Haverhill Area

Middle Earth Music Hall Fall Schedule See website for specifics Barton Street, Bradford, VT (802) 222-4748 www.memh.com Wednesday, November 21- Open Mic Friday, November 23 - Bill Staines Saturday, November 24 - Jeremy Lyons w/ Bow Thayer Tuesday, November 27 - Open Jam/Noodle Night Wednesday, November 28 - Open Mic Friday, November 30 - The Amity Front Saturday, December 1 - Gopher Broke Thursday, December 6 - Belly Dance Night Saturday, December 8 - Patty Larkin Thursday, December 13 - Kelly Joe Phelps North Country Chorus presents Christmas Concert Saturday, December 1, 7:30pm Congregational Church Wells River, VT (603) 989-5523 northcountrychorus.org North Country Chorus, with soloists and orchestra, will perform Magnificat by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and Laud to the Nativity by Ottorino Respighi. Tickets available at the door.

Plymouth Area

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. Wednesdays, November 21 & 28, 1-2:30pm - Beginners Mosaics The ancient art of mosaic, for beginning students age 12 and up. Wednesdays, November 21 & 28, 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 21 & 28, 3-5pm - Basic Felting Techniques Heather Baldwin presents a variety of wet and dry felting techniques. For kids and adults, age 8 and up, with basic knitting skills. Monday, November 26, 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. Tuesday, November 27, 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. Tuesday, November 27, 3-4pm - Beginners Drawing and Painting Kids age 5 to 9 learn ways to experiment with a variety of drawing and painting techniques. Thursday, November 29, 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, December 8, 10am-12noon - Make A Holiday Wreath Come in and make your own beautiful holiday wreath using fresh-cut boughs, ribbons, cones and more. Ages: 5 and up (Under 10 must be accompanied by adult). 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 Thursdays, November 22 & 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 Wednesday, December 5, 7pm - Book Discussion Series: The Outermost House - A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod Facilitated by Mary Hays. Examine the observations of naturalist Henry Beston. 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 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 29 - Vicki Graw, Orange, MA December 6 - Marty Basch, Intervale NH December 13 - Michael Harris, Gilmanton NH Friday evenings - Live Music in the PUB November 23 - Audrey Drake - Mellow Rock Singer & guitarist November 30 - Maury Stauffer - Singer/guitarist, mellow, easy rock & folk December 7 - Jill Ducsai - Talented Sandwich Rock 'n Roll singer Benefit Book Sale Saturday, November 24, 10am-2pm Community Life Center 263 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 726-3813 The Episcopal Church Women of the Church of the Holy Spirit will sponsor a Book Sale; good used books for all ages. Call the church office for further information, or email sjstock@adelphia.net. 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 Friday, November 30, 7pm - Piano Concerto Concert at Smith Recital Hall PSU piano students and faculty perform mostly piano concertos and other works for piano. Sunday, December 2, 4pm - Silver Series: The Boston Brass All Stars Big Band Holiday Show at Hanaway Theatre. Traditional carols made popular by the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Kick off the holiday season with a program to delight all ages. Tuesday, December 4, 7pm - PSU Guitar Ensemble at Smith Recital Hall Wednesday, December 5, 7pm - PSU Chamber Players at Smith Recital Hall Friday & Saturday, December 7 & 8, 7pm - PSU Dance Ensemble presents their annual winter Dance Extravaganza inspired by music, art, film and the season. At Hanaway Theatre Sunday, December 9, 6:30pm - Silver Revels A festive and elegant holiday celebration with a lush dessert bar, inspiring choral music, and dancing to big band tunes. Wednesday, December 12, 7pm - Percussion Ensemble Concert at Studio Theatre Events & Workshops at Plymouth Regional Senior Center Plymouth Regional Senior Center 8 Depot Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1204 or (603) 536-9639 or (603) 536-2090 www.gcscc.org/plymouth.asp A renovated and beautiful old railroad depot serves as the Plymouth Regional Senior Center. The center is open every day, with a continuous and full schedule of activities. All welcome. Thursday, November 29, 9am-1pm - Senior Craft Fair - Variety of homemade items for sale Thursday, November 29, 9am - Rug Hooking Thursday, November 29, 1pm - Quilting Class Wednesday, December 5, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class The Winnipesaukee Playhouse presents... The Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Alpenrose Plaza Routes 11B and 3, Laconia (603) 366-7377 www.winniplayhouse.com Saturday, December 1, 4:30-6:30pm - Kid's Movie Premier Party Dress as a Hollywood star or movie character and dine at The Mug Restaurant in Center Harbor, then enjoy activities and entertainment, all to benefit the Playhouse. Friday-Sunday, December 7-9, Friday & Saturday 7pm, Sunday 2pm - Musical: Too Hot For Santa Hopey the little elf is hopeless at making toys but really great at science. When she discovers the North Pole is melting, she sets out to teach the Polar residents about global warming and what they can do to make sure Christmas isn't ruined. Children under 3 will not be admitted. 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. Sunday, December 2, 4-8pm - Holiday Open House Enjoy art and refreshments, an opportunity to meet the newest members of the cooperative gallery. 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. Displaying through December 20 and January 14-25 - Dreaming the Machine: The Kinetic Sculpture of Arthur Ganson at Draper and Maynard Building room 314. 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. 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 holdernesslibrary@roadrunner.com Saturday, December 8, 10am to 1pm, *Russian Doll Painting.* $10 for a 1-piece doll. 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.

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