ArtsNorth Calendar
Summer - Issue 58
July 24-August 6, 2008
In This Issue
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Arts, Culture & Heritage Brochure: Northern NH isn't just a place to swim, bike and hike - it's a center for great music and theater, and for learning about heritage, art and craft. Each summer we print a brochure to help visitors and residents find exciting performance and viewing opportunities, highlighting more than 50 member organizations and businesses. You can pick up a copy at any state rest area or at cultural venues and hospitality sites throughout the region. If you want one mailed to you, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to AANNH Guide, HC64 Box 223, Wonalancet NH 03897. Or you can download the brochure as a pdf from our website. Please encourage your hosts at inns and restaurants to share them with guests. If you own a business and want multiple copies to distribute, give us a call at 323-7302.

2008 Arts in Education Conference Comes North: "Dreaming Mountains--Exploring the White Mountains through the Arts" takes place September 26 to 28 at the Highland Center in Crawford Notch. Visit our website to download the brochure, registration form and workshop details.

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We're 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 geographic 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. Deadline for the next bulletin, covering August 7-20, is July 31.
We're working to give you easy access to information on summer arts programs throughout the region. Check out new links on our website, www.aannh.org, including Free Summer Concerts in Northern New Hampshire, Summer Cultural Activities for Kids & Families, and Classical Music in the North Country. We'd appreciate your feedback, additions, corrections, and ideas on how we can best help you find what you're looking for.

Live Free and Eat Pie! North Country launches for Rebecca Rule's newest book: Come and bring pie, eat pie, and buy pie as we celebrate the release of Live Free and Eat Pie: A Storyteller's Guide to New Hampshire by Rebecca Rule. Join Becky for stories, a signing, and (if enough people bring pies!) a pie auction to benefit local causes and our Write Now! program, which brings authors like Becky to North Country schools and community sites. Becky will be in Littleton at the Community House, 120 Main Street, at 4pm Friday afternoon, July 25; in Colebrook on Saturday evening, July 26, telling stories as part of the Trinity United Methodist Church's anniversary celebration; and in Berlin at 2pm Sunday afternoon, July 27, at Northern Forest Heritage Park, where they're offering a combination Book Launch/Boat Launch, with the option of a heritage boat tour on the Androscoggin following the signing. Pie donations are most welcome in both Littleton and Berlin.

International Musical Arts Institute's Northward Bound Chamber Series: The 8th summer season of "Northward Bound" brings classical chamber music to northern New Hampshire, and the Alliance is proud to continue partnering with IMAI to promote this outreach. There are two concerts on Tuesday, July 29: 7pm, Gorham Congregational Church, with music of Bach, Mozart, Ysaye and Mendelssohn, and our first presentation in Colebrook, 7:30pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, Bridge Street, in collaboration with the Great North Woods Center for the Arts and the Colebrook Grange Committee of Colebrook Downtown Development Association, featuring work by Bach, Martinu, Handel-Halvorsen and Smetana. To learn more, go to http://home.earthlink.net/~imaifryeburg/id4.html

Bethlehem Story Circle August 2: As part of their North Country Stories collecting process, the New Hampshire Heritage Project and the Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place and Culture are hosting the first of several story circles on Saturday, August 2, from 10 to 11:30am, at the Durrell Methodist Church, Main Street, Bethlehem. Both local residents and summer visitors are invited to come and share memories and photographs on the theme of Summer Work in the Bethlehem area, including recollections of work in the hotels, on the golf courses, in the drug store and on local farms. All are welcome. The Bethlehem event is co-sponsored by the Bethlehem Heritage Society and presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance, which is glad to be a collaborator on this exciting project, a three-year effort to collect, edit and publish an anthology for the North Country -- and to identify regional authors and storygatherers. Check our website for more details.
Weekend Celebration: Rededication of the Trinity United Methodist Church
Friday-Sunday, July 25-27
Trinity United Methodist Church
28 Bridge Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4031
Friday, July 25, 7pm - Hymn Sing and Festival of Song
Saturday, July 26, 1-9pm - Country & Western Day
Square Dancing with the Moose Alley Squares - Demonstration followed by community participation; Country, Folk & Popular Music with Carolyn & Friends, Folk Tree & other local musicians; Chicken Barbecue at 4:30pm, followed by Musician-Singer Katie Rose
7pm - An Evening of Humor with Rebecca Rule
Author Rebecca Rule presents "Better Than a Poke in the Eye" in this NH Humanities Council program. Rebecca collects Yankee humor and performs it, along with some original "Yankee- fied" stories from around the state. This is also an opportunity to buy her new book.
Sunday, July 27, 10am-1pm - Homecoming Sunday
After a Welcome of Visitors, a service with former choir members invited to join the choir, followed by a Luncheon & Social
All events free, except for the BBQ. For more info or to RSVP for barbecue, email kfwilley@earthlink.net or call Ken Willey at 237-5776, Frances Haynes at 237-4093, or Fayone Cavanaugh at 237-4456.

Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum & Programs
Monday-Friday 11am-1pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm
Route 145, Stewartstown (7 miles north of Colebrook) (603) 237-5500
www.poorefamily.homestead.com
Historic and educational site illustrating life in the northernmost region of NH prior to rural electrification.
Sunday, July 27 - Annual Ice Cream Social and Outdoor Concert
Featuring Celtic revival and folk music by Folk Tree at 1pm.
Open to the public. Pack a picnic basket; bring a chair or a blanket.

IMAI Northward Bound Chamber Music Concert
Tuesday, July 29, 7:30pm
Trinity United Methodist Church
28 Bridge Street, Colebrook
www.gnwca.org
Young and dynamic professional musicians on tour from the International Musical Arts Institute perform selections from Bach, Martinu, Handel-Halvorsen and Smetana. Presented collaboratively by the Great North Woods Center for the Arts and the Colebrook Grange Committee of the Colebrook Downtown Development Association, in partnership with the Arts Alliance. Tickets will be available at the door for adults; free admission for students 18 and under. For more information on the concert, call Larry Rappaport at 237-4429 or Charlie Jordan at 246-8998. www.home.earthlink.net/~imaifryeburg/

Connecticut River Art Group
Daily, 9am-5pm
Great North Woods Interpretive Center
Route 3, Colebrook (603) 538-9542 or (603) 237-8882 or (802) 266-3687
For more information, contact lpkline@aol.com
The Connecticut River Art Group (CRAG) is a grass-roots group of oil, watercolor and acrylic artists from Pittsburg, Colebrook, West Stewartstown, northern VT and Coaticook, PQ.
The July CRAG artist of the month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital is Cindy Elkins, whose paintings represent her impressions of various North Country scenes and events.
CRAG artists Judi Calhoun and Pat Klinefelter are exhibiting at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center during the month of July.
Wednesday, July 30, 10am-12noon - Visual Art Workshop
Pittsburg artist Brenda Kenney conducts a free painting workshop in oil and acrylics for area residents ages 12 and up. Participants will experiment with brush strokes, blending, and painting techniques, as they explore their creativity and complete a painting of their own. Limited to 8 students. Materials provided. To register, call Brenda at (603) 538-9542, or email bkenney@ncia.net. At the Pittsburg Fire Station Meeting Room
CRAG will also be exhibiting at the Art In the Park at Canaan, VT on Saturday, August 2, 10am-3pm.

Umbagog Area Heritage Committee Historical Photo Display
Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am
Errol Town Hall
33 Main Street, Errol
www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php
Old photo display for the public to enjoy -- a peek into the rich historic past of the area.

Colebrook Area Historical Society
By appointment
2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall
17 Bridge Street, Colebrook 603) 237-4070
www.colebrookmainstreet.org/Colebrook.htm
Maps, photographs, manuscripts, court records, business & organizational records, and local history items. Approximately 15,000 artifacts including fine arts, folk arts, costuming, textiles, household goods and more. Handicap accessible.
Weeks Memorial Library Programs & Events
128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352
http://lancasternh.org/
Wednesdays - Summer Reading Program: G'day for Reading
July 23, 1pm - Create Aboriginal Art
Thursday, July 31, 10am - G'day for Reading Finale: Musician Paul Warnick
Come and groove to "Willoughby Wallaby," "Waltzing Matilda" and more
Tuesdays, 10am-12noon - Lancaster Rose Quilters
Tuesdays, 10am - Wonderplay
Stimulate your child's senses through song, stories, fingerplays. For ages birth through 3 years.
Wednesdays, 3-4pm - LEGO Club - No age limit or restriction, just bring your imagination
Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour and activities for ages 3-5 years

Old Mill Studio & Artisans Classroom
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm (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. Call or email gradual@verizon.net for a complete listing of classes & workshops offered and to register. Classes include basket weaving, caning, clay, drawing and painting, fiber, and specialty classes in landscape quilting, penny rugs, doll constructions, table runners, wool dyeing, mosaics, rubber stamping, Kids Clay, Kids Sculpture and Youth Drawing.
Now open: Stitch at the Old Mill Studio, social club & fabric supply center
July's featured craftman is Carl Brown, wood worker, known for his Iditarod dog sleds and amazing 3-D topographical area maps in wood.
For Teens and Adults:
Thursday, July 24, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursday Networking Craft Group
Bring your current project, share ideas, receive/give encouragement. Second & fourth Thursdays
Friday, August 1, 5-7pm - Old Mill Studio Artist's Reception
Featured artist's reception including light refreshments and live music. August featured artist is Kim Griffin, painter in oils/acrylics.
For Kids:
Friday, August 1, 10-11am - Art Play Group
Story, songs, art exploration, socialization for preschoolers (first 3 Fridays of each month)
Friday, August 1, 12:30-2:30pm - Art in the PM

Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs
Thursdays, 7pm, unless otherwise noted
Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park
Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004
www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/WeeksSummerProgra ms08.pdf
Come early and bring a picnic supper, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Most programs are free and the public is invited.
July 24 - Living With Wolves with Walter Medwid
July 31 - Old Growth Forests with Robert Leveritt
Friday, August 1, 9am-3pm - Old Growth Field Trip (meet at park entrance), with Robert Leveritt

Summer Happenings at The Mount Washington
Listed events are open to the public
The Mount Washington Resort
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752
www.mtwashington.com/activities/event
Thursdays, through September 18, 8:30pm - Summer Lecture Series in the Conservatory
July 24 - White Water Rafting in the Grand Canyon with UNH Professor Daniel Sedory
Daily, 10-11am & 3-4pm - Historic Hotel Tour - Meet at the Grandfather Clock
Nightly, through September 7, 6-9pm - Dinner and Dancing
With elegant surroundings, musical accompaniment. Required dress code in the Dining Room.
Most nights, 9pm-12midnight - The Cave Evening Entertainment
Be sure to visit the New Hampshire Historical Society's exhibition: The White Mountains of New Hampshire. The exhibition, open to the public, explores the White Mountain region with a rich array of objects and images.

Weathervane Children's Theatre Patchwork Players Program
Fridays, 1pm
Weathervane Theatre Barn
Route 3, Whitefield (603) 838-6072
www.weathervanetheatre.org/b_pwi_a_patchwork.php
Patchwork Players present a whole new summer of classic tales with a Weathervane twist, designed for our youngest (and young at heart) North Country audiences.
July 25 - Pirates of the Silly Seas
August 1 - Seussical

Whitefield Farmers' Market and Cruisin' 'Round the Common
Fridays through October 10r> On the Common
Whitefield (603) 837-9871 x40
www.whitefieldnh.org
Weekly, Fridays 3-6pm - Farmers' Market
Fresh produce and crafts for sale. Come and support your local farmer.
Bi-weekly, July & August, including July 25, 6-8pm - Cruisin' 'Round the Common
Music (live DJ), raffles, food and fun in the center of Whitefield, with classic and antique cars cruising around downtown. Drive your antique or classic car into town and be a part of the spectacle.

Twin Mountain Summer Music Series at the Bandstand
Saturdays, 7-8:30pm
Twin Mountain Bandstand
School Street (intersection Routes 3 & 302), Carroll (603) 846-5522 or (800) 682-7222
www.twinmountain.org
The series features local and regional bands and entertainers. (Rain venue is Twin Mountain Town Hall.) Bring blankets and chairs; food and drinks will be available.
July 26 - The Sounds of Scotland
August 2 - Mark Shelton and the Swimming Frogs

North Country Chamber Players - White Mountain Music Festival
Sunday, July 27, 3pm
Mountain View Grand
101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield (603) 444-0309
www.northcountrychamberplayers.org
Aimez-Vous Brahms
Irwin Schulhoff: Concertino for Flute, Viola and Double Bass; Ludwig von Beethoven: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3; Peter Schikele: Gardens for oboe and piano; Johannes Brahms: String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36. For reservations, call or visit the website.

Original Music Showcase
Wednesday, July 30
Black Bear Bistro
38 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-3873
Local artists trying out new material and getting together with other musicians who are trying to do the same. Showcasing art pieces for sale from The Old Mill Studio. Last Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact recorsbdl@yahoo.com.

Weathervane Theatre Summer Season
Through September 1, almost every night, 8pm
Weathervane Theatre
Route 3, Whitefield (603) 838-6072
www.weathervanetheatre.org
Professional main stage shows in an alternating/rotating calendar that offers a different show almost every night. 2008 shows include musicals Babes in Arms, Oklahoma!, Violet, Rent, a new original musical evening Motor City Music, and two comedies, Picasso at the Lapin Agile and All the Great Books (abridged). A summer tradition!

Free Family Movies at Rialto Theatre
Mondays-Thursdays, August 4-September 1, 10am
TBA Theatres - Rialto Theatre
80 Main Street (Route 2), Lancaster (603) 788-4499
www.tbatheatres.com
Five films for the whole family at no cost.
August 4-7 - Bee Movie

Whitefield Historical Society Museum
Thursdays, through September 27, 2-4pm (also by appointment)
Downstairs, Laconia Savings Bank
22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466
www.whitefieldnh.org/page2.asp
Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years.
For more information, contact bonfletcher@yahoo.com.

Jefferson Historical Society Museum
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, June-Columbus Day, 11am-2pm
900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-7021
www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/jefferson.php
Housed in 1868 church building on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the museum.

Summer Band Concerts on Whitefield Common
Mondays, through Labor Day, 8pm
Whitefield Common
(877) 788-2530 or (603) 788-2530
www.northerngatewaychamber.org
Local musicians playing from a lovely old bandstand. Bring a chair or blanket; free of charge.
St. Kieran Hosts Big Art Show & 60s Invasion
St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028
www.stkieranarts.org
Local, regional and internationally acclaimed artists fill the stage with a revolving repertoire of shows. Art exhibits are open for viewing during regular business hours Monday-Friday, an hour before all performing arts programs, and by special arrangement.
On exhibit through July 25 - The BIG ART Show
Celebrates artists who create large-format pieces and who often have difficulty showing in smaller galleries.
Thursday, July 24, 7pm - The '60s Invasion!
Bringing back fond memories of the music, singers and bands we all knew and loved, this program includes tributes to Rock and Roll, The Beatles, and popular TV songs and themes of the '60s.

Randolph Public Library Programs & Randolph Colloquy Events
Saturdays & Mondays, 10am-12noon; Wednesdays, 3-8pm; Thursdays, 3-6pm
Town Hall building
Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408
On display - Annual Randolph Art Show
At Randolph Town Hall. For more information, contact (603) 466-3828 or wpfeffer@ne.rr.com.
Friday, July 25, 7:30pm - Lecture
Howard Frank Mosher will talk about his writing, especially his new book, On Kingdom Mountain. The talk will be accompanied by slides. Refreshments served.
Saturday, July 26, 7pm - Dance Around the Pumps at Lowe's Garage
Friday, August 1, 11am - G'day for Reading Summer Reading Program: Creatures Down Under
Wildlife Encounters Zoo for children of all ages. Participants will be led on a journey through the outback and come face to face with such animals as the Red-necked Wallaby.
Friday, August 1, 7:30pm - Lecture
Ingrid Graff will lecture on Moon Tiger, by Penelope Lively. Refreshments served.
Thursday, August 7, 7:30pm - Lecture
Allen Koop will lecture on his book, Stark Decency. This talk will be accompanied by slides. Refreshments served.

White Mountain Cafe Exhibits & Events
212 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2511
www.whitemountaincafe.com
North Country home to photographer Jerry Monkman, focusing on photography of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. http://blog.jerryandmarcymonkman.com/
Saturdays, July 26 & August 1, 7pm - Java and Jazz with Calico Slim
First and last Saturday of each month

Chapel Arts New England Performances, Exhibits & Events
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May-October, 12noon-6pm (and by appointment)
Chapel Arts New England
13 Glen Road (east side of the Gorham Town Common), Gorham (603) 723-1849
www.chapelartsnewengland.com
International and local artists on display in the Gallery, with many works for sale.
July/August Art Show - Featured works by Randolph residents Joan Darlington and Ernest Demers.
Sunday, July 27, 4pm - Summer Classical Series Concert
Charles S. Brown performs a one-man adaptation of the play Mozart and Salieri. The play was completed in 1830, the first theater piece to have been developed from rumors which circulated after Salieri's death (in 1825), that he had poisoned his sometime rival Mozart.
Sunday, August 3, 2pm - Summer Classical Series Concert: All-Bach
With Charles Lang, Baroque cello and viola da gamba. At Randolph, NH Church

Northern Forest Heritage Park & Artisans Gift Shop
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm (call to confirm hours)
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.
Sunday, July 27 - Book Launch/Boat Launch
Storyteller/author Rebecca Rule's newest book, Live Free and Eat Pie: A Storyteller's Guide to New Hampshire. Becky offers stories and reads from her new "guide," in which she tells how to talk--and understand--New Hampshire-ese, details the state's rich history, provides her take on great local activities and places to visit, explains how to dress like a native and much more. Books will be available for sale and Becky will be glad to sign your copy. Heritage boat tour on the Androscoggin following the signing (signing is free, boat tour is $15). Donate a pie to benefit the Park!
Saturday, August 2 - First Annual River Day
Celebrate the Androscoggin River with boat tours, food and entertainment.
Tuesday-Saturday, through mid-October, 2pm & 5pm - River Boat Tours
Narrated 90-minute educational tour along the Androscoggin River.

IMAI "Northward Bound" Chamber Music Series
Tuesday, July 29, 7pm
Gorham Congregational Church
143 Main Street, Gorham (603) 383-6615
www.home.earthlink.net/~imaifryeburg
Young and dynamic professional musicians on tour from the International Musical Arts Institute present a chamber music concert with selections from the masters. Projected program:
Bach - Concerto No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra in a minor, BWV 1041
Mozart - Piano Quartet in g minor, K. 478
Ysayë - Sonate-Ballade, Op. 27, No. 3
Mendelssohn - String Quartet in f minor, Op. 80

Gorham Summer Concert Series on The Common
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Town Common
Intersection Routes 16 & 2, Gorham (603) 466-3322
www.gorhamnh.org/news/summer%20concert.htm
July 29 - Acoustic Nuisance - Celtic Folk
August 5 - Doucette & Adams - Country
No dogs are allowed on the Town Common.

Berlin Public Library Programs & Events
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm
270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210
Through July 31 - G'Day For Reading: Summer Reading Program relating to an Australian theme
Wednesdays, 3-4pm for grades 2-4; Thursdays, 10-11am for grades pre-K through 1
For more information, call or email Kathy at inez@ncia.net.

Summer Youth Programming: Kids Jamboree
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
The Family Resource Center at Gorham
123 Main Street, Gorham (603) 752-2010 or 466- 5190
www.family-resource-center.org
Youngsters will be involved in games, sports, crafts, special events, bowling, library visits, and more. Call for more details.

Material Girls Quilt Guild - Ice Cream Social
Monday, August 4, 7pm
Community Room of St. Kieran Arts Center
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1607
www.materialgirlsquilts.homestead.com
The Berlin Quilters Guild (Material Girls) meets the first Monday of each month. A Sew Day is held on the Saturday following the Monday meeting. All are welcome to join or visit the guild at these meetings. Quilters of all levels of experience are invited to display their works at the North Country Quilt Show to be held at the St. Kieran Center for the Arts this fall. For more information, contact Sylvia Charest at rcharest@ne.rr.com or Barb Barbieri at bobarb0104@aol.com.

Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum
Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm and Tuesdays, 5-8pm, through Columbus Day
25 Railroad Street (behind town park)
Gorham (603) 466-5338
www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.ht ml
In 1850 the railroad came to Gorham. Explore this rich history through artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad exhibit in a boxcar. For special group visits or to make an appointment, please contact Mary Jane Ames at (603) 466-2085. The Society meets on the third Monday of every month in the Vestry of the Gorham Congregational Church unless otherwise noted.

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.

Flea Market & Craft Fair
Alternate Sundays, through September, 10am-4pm
Gorham Common
Route 2/16 Junction, Gorham (603) 752-6060
Lots of Vendors. Call for more information or to reserve a table.
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
Wednesdays, through August 20, 4pm - Summer Reading Program: G'day for Reading
July 23 - Songs with Rick Hensley-Buzzell
July 30 - Exploring Australia: Didgeridoo Concert with Brian Charles plus Aboriginal Clap Stick Craft. Please dress for painting.
August 6 - Science Magic with the Museum of Science - Come learn about the science behind magic and the magic behind science
Thursday, July 24, 3:30-5:30pm - Teen Movie Day: A Knight's Tale
Young adults in grades 6 and older are invited. Rated PG 13. Free popcorn
Saturday, July 26, 9am-3pm - Annual Book Sale
Thursdays, through August 21, 3:30pm - Young Adult Book Group
July 31 - Blue Fingers: A Ninja's Tale by Whitesel. Refreshments served. Grades 6 to 12 welcome.
Sunday, August 3, 3:30pm - Teen Advisory Board
Join us for good food and good fun. Anyone in grade 6 and up welcome.
Wednesdays, through August 20, 10:30am - Summer Story Time for Wee Ones
For 3 & under, featuring the Smart Start Skills Program.
Guests and older siblings are always welcome at story times. No registration is necessary.

Mountain Top Music Programs & Classes
Call to confirm dates, times and locations
111 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737
www.mountaintopmusic.org
Mountain Top is scheduling students for music lessons and classes. Check website for details & full schedule. Sign up now for Jazz Camp (August 11-15)
Wednesdays, July 23 & August 6, 6-8:30pm - The Old Time String Band
Learn to play traditional New England, Appalachian and Celtic music; repertoire includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, hoedowns, rags, marches and waltzes. Ages 9 to adult.
Mondays, through August 18, 7-8:30pm - Swing Dance Class
An introduction to proper position and basic steps for 6 Count East Coast Swing. Come alone or with a partner. Session II will provide more advanced students with new information and can serve as a refresher if you already dance. Dance shoes are recommended. Ages 15 to adult.
Tuesdays, July 29-August 28, 10am-12noon - Youth Chamber Ensemble
Students play classical chamber music in small groups. All instruments are welcome.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 24 & July 29-August 21, 1:45-2:30pm & 2:30-3:15pm - Keyboard Kids
For ages 5-7.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 24 and July 29-August 21, 2:30-3:15pm, 3:15-4pm, 4-4:45pm, 4:45-5:30pm - Group Guitar - Students learn basic guitar technique and play songs together.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 24 and July 29-August 21, 3:15-4pm - Instrument Exploration (Recorder & Ukulele)
Using a specially-designed "pre-corder" for small hands, students learn to name and play several notes, play familiar songs, and lay the foundation for reading music notation. Ages 4-6.
Tuesdays, July 29-August 19, 6-7:30pm - Community Chamber Ensembles
Amateur musicians gather to create beautiful music. Each session is followed by a concert.
Tuesdays, July 29-August 28, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers Class
Designed to teach good vocal and breathingl technique. No experience necessary..
Thursdays, July 24 and July 31-August 21 - MTMC's Family Music Programs
Music for Babies (birth through eighteen months) runs 9:30-10am. Music for Toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) runs 10:15-11am and Preschool Music (ages 3-5) runs 11-11:45am. Young Musicians (ages 5-8) runs 2:30-3:15pm.
Thursdays, July 24 and July 31-August 21, 7-8:30pm - Jam Sessions and Recording Class
Tap into your creative potential, develop group performance skills, and learn methods for expanding one core idea into a whole song. Ages 13 to adult.
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9am-2pm - Classical Music Camp
For students interested in playing piano or stringed instruments, ages 6-16.
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 9am-2pm - Rock Band Camp
For players and singers ages 10-18 ready for the challenge of working with a band.

Pottery & Crafts at The Artery
The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio
Timberland Plaza, Route 16, North Conway (603) 356-7725
www.arteryinc.com
Wednesdays, July 9-August 27, 1-3pm - Workshops for Children
July 23 - Who's behind the Mask - Children will design and decorate a bisque mask in bright colors
July 30 - Damsel in Distress
Make a princess bank or a dragon.
August 6 - We all Scream for Ice Cream
Ice cream bowl and cone-shaped spoon

Stone Mountain Arts Center Presents World-Class Music
Shows start at 8pm unless noted otherwise
Dugway Road, Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523
www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Now offering carriage rides before showtime for selected shows, compliments of Mount Chocorua Timber Company and Carriage Service, from 5:30pm until just before the show starts.
Wednesday, July 23 - Jimmie Dale Gilmore
With a voice that sounds like the old west, he's the real country deal
Friday & Saturday, July 25 & 26 - Paula Poundstone
Paula points out the painfully obvious with her quick wit, spontaneous ad libs and hilarious stories
Saturday, August 2 - Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Grammy award-winning "Zydeco Master" and native Creole of Louisiana
Monday, August 4 - Neville Brothers including Aaron Neville
New Orleans First Family of Funk

Brick Church for the Performing Arts Summer Schedule
502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell, ME (207) 925-2792
www.thebrickchurch.org
Thursday, July 24 - Stars of the Future Talent Show
An array of short performances by kids ages 6 to 18
Thursday, August 7 - Randy Judkins
Premier physical comedian - juggler, musician, mime, unicyclist, storyteller all rolled into one

International Musical Arts Institute Summer Concert Presentations
Fryeburg Academy - Bion Cram Library
Main Street, Fryeburg, ME (603) 367-8661 or (617) 965-4745
www.home.earthlink.net/~imaifryeburg/
Bach Concerto of the Week - Four concertos by the great J.S. Bach - one performed each week of our 12th summer season. Air conditioned and fully handicap-accessible; parking accessed from Bradley Street. Admission at the door.
Thursday, July 24, 7:30pm - The Art of the Violin and the Piano
Works by Mozart, Prokofieff and Schubert performed by violinist and Artistic Director Eric Rosenblith and pianist and senior resident artist Heng-Jin Park
Saturday, July 26, 7:30pm - Music and Art: Treasures from Russia
IMAI presents an evening of chamber music by Russian composers of the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighted by a special exhibition of the art of Russian orphanage children.
Sunday, July 27, 2pm - Music for Sunday Afternoons
Classical chamber music performed by IMAI musicians. Includes Bach Concerto of the Week: Concerto No. 1 in a minor for Violin and Orchestra, BWV 1041
Monday, July 28, 7:30pm - Music-in-the-Making
Interested audience members are invited to come and listen-in on "music-in-the-making" ...up close, behind-the-scene rehearsals, master classes... all that goes into making music at IMAI.
Wednesday, July 30, 7:30pm - Four for Six: A 20th and 21st Century Sampler of Four Sextets
Music spanning 100 years, including Prokofiev's "Overture on Hebrew Themes" for string quartet, clarinet and piano; string sextets by Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu and IMAI resident artist Christopher Pegis; and "Verklaerte Nacht" (Transfigured Night) by Arnold Schoenberg.
Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30pm - Music for Summer Evenings
A series of concerts presented by IMAI's resident artist/participants.
Saturday, August 2 - Final Performance includes Bach Concerto of the Week: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, BWV 1051

3rd Annual Bluegrass on Bearcamp Concert
Thursday, July 24, 6pm
The Community School
Route 25E to Route 113 to 1164 Bunker Hill Road, South Tamworth (603) 323-7000
www.communityschoolnh.org
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and your dancing shoes. Bring the family, bring a picnic dinner; some food will be available for purchase.

M&D Productions presents Bash: Latter-Day Plays
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 24, 25 & 26, 7:30pm
285 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME (603) 662-7591
www.yourtheatre.com
Three dark one-act plays featuring seemingly harmless, everyday people.
Call for advance tickets.

White Birch Books Programs & Events
Thursday, July 24, 6:30pm
2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200
www.whitebirchbooks.com
Award-winning Vermont Author Chris Bohjalian will be reading from his newest novel, Skeletons at the Feast, as well as answering questions. Free and open to the general public.

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
www.madison.lib.nh.us
Old Home Week Photo Contest and Show 2008
Entry form available at www.madison.lib.nh.us/PhotoContestEntryForm.pdf. All work must be brought to the library by Friday, August 1, 5pm.
Thursday, July 24, 7pm - Family Story Time
Songs and stories with special guest performers Kevin Coffey and Michelle Gardner. We'll learn some Australian folksongs and hear some Australian stories.
Tuesday, July 29, 3-4pm - G'Day for Reading Summer Reading Program Kids' Activities
Stories, crafts, and more for kids ages 4 to 12.
Thursday, July 31, 6-8pm - Madison Library Teen Night
Saturday, August 2, 9am-1pm - Friends of Madison Library Book Sale
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 2-5pm - Madison Library Old Home Week Photo Show
Show features photographs, new and vintage, taken in Madison.
Thursday, August 7, 6:30pm - G'Day for Reading Family Concert
Lakes Region musician Paul Warnick at Burke Field on Route 113 in Madison (rain location is the Madison Library). Come early and bring a picnic dinner (if it's not raining.)

Arts Council of Tamworth Annual Art Show & Summer Movies
(603) 323-8104
www.artstamworth.org
Friday-Sunday, July 25-27 - Summer Art Show At Runnells Hall in Chocorua. View work by many of the area's finest artists.
Mondays, 7-9pm - Summer Film Series at Cook Library, Tamworth
Also at 8pm on Wednesdays at Moultonborough Library. Donations are gratefully accepted.

Denmark Arts Center Events
Denmark Arts Center
50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village (207) 452-2412
www.denmarkarts.org
Fridays & Saturdays, July 25 & 26, August 1 & 2 - One Act Plays: The Madwoman of Chaillot
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop
With different levels on alternate weeks, open to adults of any age.
Scheduled Individually - Guitar lessons are offered by artist-in-residence Wayne Peabody

North Country Center for the Arts Children's Summer Theatre
Fridays, 10am & 11:30am
Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776
www.papermilltheatre.org/ChildrensTheatre.htm
Eight original musical adaptations of your favorite fairy/folk tales with five professional adult performers. Shows appeal to both adults and children aged 3 and up.
July 25 - Just So Stories
August 1 - Cinderella

Mt Washington Valley Arts Association Programs, Workshops & Exhibits
Various times & locations in Mt Washington Valley
Office: Norcross Place, downtown North Conway, next to the RSN studio
(207) 935-4079 or (603) 356-0764 or (603) 356-2787
www.mwvarts.org
Through July 25 - Friday Painters Exhibit
Visit the Cook Library in Tamworth to view the works of the MWVAA Friday Painters.
Sunday-Tuesday, July 27-29 - Michael DiNucci Workshop
Developing and using the Under-Painting in your work; a brief foray into Studio under-painting techniques. The workshop will span one evening and two full days and will include "plein air" painting time as well as indoor time which will be held in the MWVAA office. Pre-register for this workshop by contacting Betty at 447-4905 or via email at bjrret@yahoo.com.
Register now for "Fresh Paint: Historic Views, New Perspectives" Drawing on the "wet paint" event tradition, artists and photographers are invited to create new works of art that capture the views and scenery of the Mount Washington Valley region. Registered artists will have until August 16 to create up to two pieces of artwork for a fundraising art auction at Cranmore. August 9 is the "plein air" date during which participating artists are asked to set up their easels and provide an opportunity for the community and visitors to watch the artistic process at work. Fresh Paint is open to MWVAA members as well as non-member regional artists, and all mediums are welcome. For more information, call Jan Eskedal at (603) 367-8758.

Cook Memorial Library Events
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm
93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510
http://tamworthlibrary.org
On exhibit through July 25 - MWVAA Friday Painters (www.mwvarts.org)
Friday, July 25, 2-3pm - The Day the Library Went Wild!
Jay Mankita's show has an ecological focus about rainforests, recycling, dolphins, hibernating, frogs, snakes, mountains, lakes and the 'wild' human being in all of us.
July 28 - Lars and the Real Girl
August 4 - Caramel
Tuesdays, 10:30am - G'Day For Reading: Summer Reading Program with an Australian theme
July 29 - Marion Posner
August 5 - Musical Storytime with Olga Morrill
Wednesday, July 30, 7pm - Aboriginal Dot Painting with Celia Pray
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

The Barnstormers Theatre 2008 Season
Tuesday-Saturday, 8pm & Saturday matinee, 2pm
100 Main Street, Tamworth Village (603) 323-8561
www.barns tormerstheatre.org
July 22-26 - Blithe Spirit
A masterwork of 20th century comedy by Britain's genius of laughter and social satire. Noel Coward's madcap plot is driven by the ghostly appearance of a former wife and engages the audience with séances and a cast of outlandish characters.
July 29-August 2 - Toad of Toad Hall (A.A. Milne)
A dramatization of Kenneth Grahame's A Wind In the Willows, with kindly Rat, wise Badger, gentle Mole and conceited foolish Toad, who is always in trouble.
August 5-9 - Dial M for Murder
A gripping mystery by Frederick Knott in the film-noir style

Chocorua Public Library Events & Programs
Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays & Thursdays, 1-7pm
Route 113, Chocorua (603) 323-8610
www.chocorualibrary.org/events.html
Summer Exhibit & Sale - Potter Mylinda Grinstead, artist/owner of Chocorua Village Pottery
Designs inspired by the colors, forms, and textures found in nature
Saturday, July 26, 9am-3 pm - Book, Bloom and Bake Sale
Held in conjunction with Chocorua Day, which features a dog show, clowns, face painting, marionettes, balloon animals, hayrides and a scavenger hunt.
For more information, contact Betty Schenider at 323-2021.
Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm - Knitting Group
The library also is open on Wednesdays from 9:30-11am for Koffee Klatch

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm
Freedom (603) 539-5176
www.freedompubliclibrary.org
On display July & August - Quilt Show by Susan Vassallo
Saturday, July 26, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour
Thursdays, 6-8:30pm - Teen Night (for grades 7-12 only)
July 31 - Cookie decorating
August 7 - Ice cream social, with movie "The Simpsons" (bring extra $ for ice cream)
Fridays, 3:30-5pm - Fun Friday (for elementary-aged kids)
August 1 - Beading Workshop with Bonnie Burroughs
Fridays, 5-7pm - All Ages Pizza & Movie
August 1 - Horton Hears a Who
Tuesday, July 29, Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1, 10am-12noon - Clown Workshop
Classes will cover the different types of clowns, how to apply makeup, clown wardrobe, pratfalls and paradability (playing kazoos, marching, entertaining the crowd). For kids entering grades 2-6. Registration required.
Saturday, August 2, 10-11:30am - Old Home Week Parade Wednesday, August 6, 10-11am - Books Alive!
Actress, storyteller and puppeteer Andrea Wright gets children involved. All ages invited; held at Freedom Town Hall.
Wednesdays, through August 13, 10-11:30am - Writing Workshops: Fun with Writing
Intriguing writing prompts and games for grades 5 and older. Drop-ins welcome. Free.

Concerts and Events at the Brass Heart Inn
Philbrick Neighborhood Road, Chocurua (603) 323-7766 or (800) 833-9509
www.thebrassheartinn.com
Saturday, July 26, 8pm - Comedy Night
As seen on Comedy Central & David Letterman: Tom Hayes & Rob Steen. For comedy information, visit www.rentacomic.com
Monday, July 28, 7:30pm - Village Harmony Concert
The teen world music ensemble, based in Vermont, presents 1930s gospel quartets, sacred and folk music from Republic of Georgia (including yodeling), music from Corsica and South Africa, and shape-note music. For more information, call (603) 323-8806 or visit www.villageharmony.org.

Outdoor Band Concerts at Pequawket Pond Park
Tuesdays, July & August, 6pm
Gazebo in Pequawket Pond Park next to the Fire Station
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737
www.mountaintopmusic.org
Spectators are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music. The concerts are free.
July 29 - MTMC Chamber Musicians

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
Tuesday, July 29, 3-4:30pm -G'day for Reading!: Great Barrier Reef Party
All school-age children are invited to spend the summer exploring Australia. We will be reading stories, making crafts, plus special guests and prizes..
Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Storytime - Stories, songs and a craft

Arts Jubilee Summer Concert Series: Symphony Pops & Fireworks
Thursday, July 31, 6pm/7:30pm
10th Mt. Pavilion at Cranmore
North Conway (603) 356-5701 x350
www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.html
Free outdoor concert at the base of the North Slope at Cranmore. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs; refreshments available. Easy parking and indoor restroom facilities.
In addition to familiar classics from the 50-member North East Symphony Orchestra, the audience will find lots of opportunities to sing along with many pops favorites. This concert ends with the 1812 Overture, Stars and Stripes and spectacular fireworks, and is preceded by an early concert by the valley's own Dennis and Davey.

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
Thursdays, through August 7 - Summer Story Time on the Lawn
10am for children ages 3-5 and 10:30am for children ages 5-7. No registration is necessary for the story times. They are free and open to residents and visitors alike. Bring your blankets; on rainy days they will take place inside.
Friday, August 1, 10:30am - TGIF Book Group
The Group meets the first Friday of every month. Everybody is welcome.

Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company Summer Season
Tuesday-Sunday, through August 31, 8pm
Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776
www.mwvtheatre.org
North Conway's Professional Summer Musical Theatre presents four lively Broadway musicals. Parking at Mt. Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center.
Through August 2 - Cabaret
In naughty Berlin, on the eve of the Nazi's rise to power, Sally Bowles sizzles with life at the Kit Kat Club, as the city crumbles around her.
Opening August 5 - Fiddler on the Roof
One of the most loved and celebrated musicals of all time (9 Tonys!), Fiddler tells the story of Tevye, the milkman, his wife Golde and their 5 daughters who face changing times in little Anatevka. Featuring classic songs: "Tradition", "If I were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker."

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm Events
Open year-round, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm (except major holidays)
58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117
www.remickmuseum.org
Saturday, August 2, 10am-12noon - Preserving Workshop
Learn simple canning methods to store and preserve your creations.
Monday, August 4, 1-3pm and Wednesday, August 6, 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. First Monday & Wednesday each month.

Yeoman's Fund for the Arts present Artist Workshops
Sandwich Town Hall
South Tamworth (603) 323-8877
Call or email yeomanarts@ttlc.net for more information.
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 10am-3pm - Painting from Nature
Michael Doyle, oil painter, returns for third year. The week's work will be displayed at the Tamworth Town House on Saturday, August 9, 2-3pm.

Bartlett Recreation Classes, Programs & Events
Bartlett Elementary School
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-1952
www.bartlettnh.org/rec.html
Tuesday, August 5, 5pm - Ceramic Painting
Open to adults & children, no experience needed, new project every session. Pre-register.
Tuesdays, 9-11am - Silver Social Set at the Bartlett Congregational Church
Bring your cribbage board; we have cards, checkers and other games available. Knitters and crafters can bring their projects along as well.

Bartlett Public Library Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2-8pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5pm; Saturdays, 11am-3pm
Bartlett Public Library
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-2755
www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org
Tuesdays, through August 12, 10am - Summer Reading Program: G'day for Reading!
Australia theme, held in Will's Park. We will move into the library in the event of inclement weather.

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
Join us for a tour of the space, the exhibits and all the museum has to offer. You may leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge.
Register now for Week Long Theater Camp: Children's Stage Adventures, August 25-30

Madison Historical Society Programs and Events
Madison Historical Society and Museum (by appointment)
Madison Corner (Route 113 & East Madison Road), Madison (603) 367-9289 or 367-8684
http://madisonhistorical.us
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September. Free and open to the public.

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.

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 (including a 4 1/2 foot wide panorama of Jackson), memorabilia and antique map collection depicting the life of Jackson residents and visitors. Free and open to the public. Be sure to visit the historical wayside signs along the west bank of the Wildcat River in Jackson.
Online White Mountain Painting Sale - Items including paintings, books and memorabilia listed on a continuing basis. The first volume of a series on the history of Jackson, A History of Jackson 1775 - 1865, covering the period from the arrival of our first settler to the end of the Civil War, is now available for purchase at the Society office.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
Thursday, July 10, 12noon - The Eco-Forum Brown Bag Lunchtime Lecture Series: Linking the Seasons and Populations of Migratory Birds
Second Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public; bring your own lunch.
Saturday, July 19, 7:30-10:30pm - Contra Dance
Music by Two Fiddles (Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman). Beginners welcome - All dances taught. For more information, contact Dexter at 383-8946. Third Saturday each month.
Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - Nature Nuts
Children and their parents/grandparents join Tin Mountain teacher/naturalists on this seasonal exploration of the natural world. Enjoy a morning full of nature songs, crafts, hikes, and games based upon the theme of the day.
Upon request - Building Tours

Contra Dancing in Tamworth
Saturdays, July 5-August 30, 8-11pm
Tamworth Town House
Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8687
www.tamworthoutingclub.org
Sponsored by the Tamworth Outing Club. Please wear soft-soled shoes.

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 squarrow@squarrow.com.

Open Mic for Music, Poetry and Storytelling
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Conway Cafe
32 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-6381
Open Mic followed by Open Jam. Electric and acoustic music, stories, poems, songs, food and company, no alcohol (teens welcome). For more information, contact thomasjdiegoli@earthlink.net

Argentine Tango Dance Classes
Mondays, 4:45pm & 6pm
Christmas Farm Inn & Spa's Carriage House
Route 16B, Jackson
www.christmasfarminn.com
The instructor is Argentinean native Isabel Costa. All welcome, no experience necessary. Preregistration required.

Jackson Artisan's and Farmer's Market
Saturdays, July through Columbus Day weekend, 9am-1pm
Field next to the Snowflake Inn
Main Street, Jackson Village
Locally grown produce, baked goods, pottery, knitted sweaters & scarves, jewelry, wood & fabric creations, embroidered t-shirts, and lots more. Featuring live local entertainment. For more information, or if you would like to be a vendor, please call Cathy Hendrickson at 383-9195.

Outdoor Band Concerts at the North Conway Gazebo
Sundays, July & August, 6:30-7:30pm
North Conway Community Center Gazebo
Main Street, North Conway
At the gazebo next to the Community Center in the village. Visiting musicians are welcome to join in. Spectators are invited to bring a lawn chair and listen.

White Mountain Folk Association Contra Dances
Most Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm
Runnells Hall, Chocorua (603) 726-0063
All levels are welcome; all dances are taught. Call or email byronricker@fcgnetworks.net for more information and to confirm dates.

Visions in Granite Exhibit at The Banks Gallery
Tuesday-Friday, 12noon-5pm
The Banks Gallery
2710 Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5555
www.thebanksgallery.com/nconwayexhibition.html
Focusing on both the historical importance of White Mountain art and the exceptional work being created today.

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
The Society is looking for volunteers to assist with projects including "Life, Legends & Lore: Village Voices" and committees on genealogy, museum displays, cemeteries and railroads.
Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre
Daily, various times
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422
www.BethlehemColonial.org
Open for the season with films and live shows. Check website for full description of each film
Wednesdays, 11am - Summer Children's Series
Anchored on alternate Wednesdays by the Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players, the series provides a weekly dose of live music, theater, story-telling, magic and more.
July 23 - Étienne, Comedian
July 30 - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players present Pirates of the Silly Seas
August 4 - Simon Brook, Storyteller
Thursday, July 24, 6pm - Teen Movie & Pizza Night: Movie TBA
Tickets are free and open to area teens (donations gratefully accepted). Refreshments for sale.
Sunday-Tuesday, 7:30pm; Wednesdays, 5:30pm (early bird special: 2 for 1); Fridays, 7:30pm; Saturdays, 5:30pm & 8pm - Movies
July 25 to 30 - Young @ Heart
August 1-6 - The Visitor

WREN & the Gallery at WREN
Daily, 10am-5pm
2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Exhibiting through August 4 - Wish You Were Here: Bethlehem, NH
Group exhibit featuring images of Bethlehem in a variety of art media by members of the community.
Wednesday, July 23, 12noon-1pm - A Marketing Forum Luncheon
This open discussion will serve as a place to air your challenges, brainstorm with others in many different sectors, as well as marketing gurus. Call to register.
Tuesday, July 29, 6:30pm - WREN Book Club
We will eat, drink and enjoy some thought-provoking conversation about Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. All are welcome. Bring a dish to share. To receive a discount on these books at the Village Book Store in Littleton, just tell them you are part of the WREN Book Club.
Mondays, 12noon-1pm - Yoga with Rose
Wednesdays, 3-7pm and Saturdays, 9am-1pm, through mid-October - Local Works Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace - New vendors welcome

Music at Ogontz Concert
Wednesday, July 23, 7:30pm
Camp Ogontz
14 Lyman Road, Lyman (603)-838-5044 or (401) 596-8663
www.chorusofwesterly.org
In Recital: Paula Rockwell, mezzo-soprano. Performing works by Purcell, Brahms, Rachmaninoff and others. The recital is offered free of charge, although donations to support the Chorus of Westerly will be accepted at the door.

Lisbon Main Street Summer Concert Series
Chevron Park Bandstand (Town Hall if it rains)
Lisbon (603) 838-2200 or (603) 444-1785
For more information, contact lisbonmainstreet@roadrunner.com
Admission is free; refreshments will be available for sale. Bring a chair or a blanket. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Lisbon Town Hall.
Wednesday, July 23, 6-8 pm - Back Shed String Band performing a mix of classic Bluegrass, Old-Time, Irish and original tunes, with an occasional cover of a country or folk song
Wednesday, August 6, 6-8 pm - Parker Hill Road

North Country Chamber Players - White Mountain Music Festival
Saturdays, 7:30pm
Sugar Hill Meetinghouse
Route 117, Sugar Hill (603) 444-0309
www.northcountrychamberplayers.org
Thursday, July 24, 2pm - Open Rehearsal at Sugar Hill Community Church; donations welcome
July 26 - Aimez-Vous Brahms
Irwin Schulhoff: Concertino for Flute, Viola and Double Bass; Ludwig von Beethoven: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3; Peter Schikele: Gardens for oboe and piano; Johannes Brahms: String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36.
August 2 - The Vocal Essence
With guest Soprano Carol Wilson. "Variations in C Major" based on Mozart's "Don Giovanni" for flute, violin & viola by Beethoven; 3 Folk tunes from the County of Czik for oboe & piano by Bela Bartok; "Auf dem Strom", D. 943 for horn, soprano and piano and "Gretchen am Spinnrade" and other songs by Franz Schubert; and "Piano Quintet in C minor" by Ralph Vaughn Williams.
For reservations, call or visit the website.

Littleton Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-4pm
92 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-5741
www.ncia.net/library/littleton/
Thursday, July 24, 7pm - Book Discussion: Trouble in Paradise by Robert B. Parker
This month's discussion led by Frumie Selchen. For more information, call Mary Daly at 444-3959.
Wednesdays, 9:30am - Toddlers Tales for children up to age 3.
Thursdays, 9:30am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3, 4 & 5.
Please call 24 hours in advance if you are bringing 6 or more children to either story time. No other pre-registration is necessary. Bring a pie if you can; extra pies will be auctioned to benefit the Community House and the Alliance's Write Now! program.

Launch Party - Live Free and Eat Pie!
Friday, July 25, 4pm
Community House
120 Main Street, Littleton (603) 323-7302
www.aannh.org
North Country launch of storyteller/author Rebecca Rule's new book, Live Free and Eat Pie: A Storyteller's Guide to New Hampshire. Becky offers stories and reads from her new "guide," in which she tells how to talk-and understand-New Hampshire-ese, details the state's rich history, provides her take on great local activities and places to visit, explains how to dress like a native and much more. Books will be available for sale and Becky will be glad to sign your copy.

Fairbanks Museum Exhibits and Presentations
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2372
www.fairbanksmuseum.org
Fridays, 10am-12noon - Fridays at Fairbanks: Exploring the Nature of our World
Every week, a museum specialist leads an exploration designed to excite and inspire young naturalists and their families. Free with Museum admission.
July 25 - Butterfly Hunts and Haunts
Monday-Friday at 11am and Daily at 1:30pm - Planetarium Shows
Presentations highlight: The Mars Phoenix Mission; Make Way for the King (Jupiter); Ancient Eyes, Ancient Skies; Black Holes: Doorways to the Unknown

Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center
Littleton Area Senior Center
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050
www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp
Check website for full listing of activities.
Friday, July 25, noon - MidSummer Night's Dream Lunch
Costumes, music, entertainment, door prizes from local businesses and a visit from the Queen. It's a dining experience you won't want to miss, benefitting local food banks.
Monday, July 28, 1pm - Book Worms Book Club discusses Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri

Sugar Hill Historical Museum Exhibits, Programs & Events
Fridays & Saturdays, through October 13, 11am-3pm (and by appointment)
Sugar Hill Meeting House
Route 117, Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-8431 or (603) 823-5336
www.franconianotch.org
Carriage Barn Gallery special exhibit: "Fire, Fire" - Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Sugar Hill Fire Department, with oral histories, photographs and equipment, including Sugar Hill's 1936 Ford Fire Truck
Also... Genealogy Library, Thoma Gallery, Cobleigh Tavern Kitchen, Sleigh Shed (Bette Davis Sleigh), Carriage Barns, Gift Shop. Donations welcome.
New book hot off the press: Sugar Hill Treasures includes clues for letterboxing adventures at historic sites in town.
Contest at the museum: Identify 21 natives trees and get a chance to win a ticket to the August 30 concert.

Summer Concerts on the Dow
Gazebo on the Dow Field
Franconia
gofranconia.com
Concerts are free and open to the public
Saturday, July 26, 12noon-8pm - Hayseed Bluegrass Festival

The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am-4pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-4pm
28 Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300
www.lisbonartsgallery.com
Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. If you have a particular interest or would like to offer a class, please contact the gallery.
Exhibiting through the end of July - The Art of Recycling
Judy Brubaker lives in the woods, loves the Earth, and minimizes her carbon footprint by living simply and with solar power. It seems only natural that she would make art pieces out of what some may call trash, turning them into recycled artful arrangements that are beautiful, witty and totally unique.
Sunday, July 27, 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.

The Frost Place Museum
Daily (except Tuesdays), thorugh October 6, 1-5pm
The Frost Place
Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510
www.frostplace.org
The Frost Place is a nonprofit educational center for poetry and the arts based at Robert Frost's old homestead, which is owned by the town of Franconia, New Hampshire. Donation requested.
July 27-August 2 - 30th Anniversary Festival and Conference on Poetry
Poetry Readings (free and open to the public)
Sunday, July 27, 8pm - James Hoch and Cook Fellow from Dartmouth
Monday, July 28, 8pm - Maxine Kumin and Linda Susan Jackson
Tuesday, July 29, 8pm - Jean Valentine and Jim Schley
Wednesday, July 30, 8pm - Festival Participants Reading
Thursday, July 31, 8pm - Susan Howe and Ilya Kaminsky
Friday, August 1, 8pm - Baron Wormser and Patrick Donnelly
Saturday, August 2, 8pm - Cornelius Eady and Ellen Doré Watson
Frost Place Seminar Poetry Readings (free and open to the public)
Monday, August 4, 8pm - Favorite Poems
Tuesday, August 5, 8pm - David Trinidad
Wednesday, August 6, 8pm - Jeanne Marie
Beaumont, James Hoch and Jim Schley
Thursday, August 7, 8pm - Andrea Hollander Budy

Bethlehem Concerts at the Gazebo on the Town Common
Sundays, 6-8pm
Gazebo at Town Common
Corner of Main and Prospect Streets, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/events.html
Town of Bethlehem sponsors a free concert series. Bring blankets or chairs; rain or shine.
July 27 - Back Shed String Band - Bluegrass and old time music
August 3 - Rock Bottom Band - Mix of traditional country, new country, rock & blues

Fiddlesticks Art Studio Classes
Fiddlesticks Art Studio
Bethlehem (603) 444-6321
Always welcoming ongoing enrollment; call or email to register: 2reddogs@gmail.com
There will be a grand finale art show at the end of the summer - all participating artists are welcome to display their art in this end of summer art show. The art show is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 23. Each child may submit up to 6 pieces of artwork for the show.
Art for Adults:
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm - Drawing
Practice and improve your drawing skills.
Wednesdays, 10am-12noon - Beginner Watercolors
Thursdays, 7-9pm - World Art
Indian Mandalas, Balinese masks, Mexican Amate painting, Japanese kimono collages, Turkish tile inspired art, Chinese festival paintings.
Art for Children:
Mondays - Art History & International Children's Literature Series
Classes for 3 year olds meet 10-11am; classes for 4 & 5 year olds meet 1-2pm.
Mondays, 3-5pm - Global Art!
Ages 6 & up.
Tuesdays, 9-9:45am - Summer Art Together Series for toddlers with parent/guardian
July 29 - Frogs!
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, July 29, 30 & 31, 11am-4pm - Summer Art Series: The Wonders of Watercolors!
For Ages 6 & up.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, August 5, 6 & 7, 11am-4pm - Summer Art Series: The White Mountains!
We will explore the works of Jasper Francis Cropsey, Thomas Hill, Benjamin Champney and Frank Shapleigh, as well as lesser-known talents such as Bradford Freeman, Franklin Stanwood and Erdix Tenney Wilson. For Ages 6 & up.
Wednesdays, 3-5pm - Drawing!
Learn or improve basic drawing skills and techniques.
Thursdays, 3-5pm - Fantasy Art
Fridays, 5-7pm - Drawing for Teens!
For ages 13 & up.

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 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.
Monday, July 28, 7pm - Cannon Shenanigans & NH's Muster Day Tradition
New Hampshire's Muster Day tradition ended in 1850, as did the localized rivalries of stealing cannons, particularly near the Fourth of July. Muster Day was a day of drills, marching, and sham battles for local militias. This spectator event was accompanied by entertainers, vendors, gamblers, and a great deal of alcohol. Jack Noon presents this NH Humanities Council program at the Durell Methodist Church, free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kim Pearson at 616-8980.

Bethlehem Area Story Circle
Saturday, August 2, 10-11:30am
Durrell Methodist Church, Main Street, Bethlehem
As part of their North Country Stories collecting process, the New Hampshire Heritage Project and the Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place and Culture are hosting the first of several story circles. Both local residents and summer visitors are invited to come and share memories and photographs on the theme of Summer Work, including recollections of work in the hotels, on the golf courses, in the drug store and on local farms. All are welcome. Co-sponsored by the Bethlehem Heritage Society and presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance.

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.
Exhibiting through August 12 - Photography: Robert Jenks
Images of flowers photographed with a special lens to create soft images that might have been achieved by painting.
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - Readings in the Gallery Summer Series
Readings are free and handicapped accessible, but seating in the gallery is limited. Readings are followed by a reception and book signing.
July 30 - Published Poets Jane Shore & Julie Agoos
Mondays, 11am - Story Time in the Children's Library. All ages welcome.
Monday, August 4, 6-8pm - Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group
Veteran and new writers invited. Call (802) 633-2617 or 592-3138 for more information. First and 3rd Monday each month.

Programs & Events at Lisbon Public Library
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11am-5pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 2-6pm
Lisbon Public Library
45 School Street, Lisbon (603) 838-6615
www.lisbonpubliclibrary.org
Wednesdays, through August 13, 1-2pm - Summer Reading Program: G'day for Reading!
July 30 - Wildlife Encounters Zoo (at Lisbon Town Hall)

Lisbon Area Historical Society
Fridays, 1-3pm
Pickwick-Clough Room - Lisbon Public Library
45 School Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146 or (603) 838-2228
www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/lisbon.php
Historical display of the Lisbon Area Historical Society will be open during the summer. The Pickwick-Clough room houses a collection of artifacts, correspondence, photographs and genealogy from the early settlers to present day. Lisbon Area Historical Society meets every other month downstairs in the Lisbon Public Library in the Pickwick-Clough Room. The public is welcome to attend meetings and visit the historical room.

The Rocks Estate Programs & Events
Open daily, year-round
The Rocks Estate
Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373
www.therocks.org
Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests, The Rocks is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wildlife, history & garden tours. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing & snowshoe trails. Bretzfelder Park is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and several picnic sites.

Franconia Heritage Museum Events & Exhibits
Thursdays & Saturdays, 1-4pm (and by special request)
Franconia Heritage Museum
553 Main Street (Route 18), 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. The Brooks family exhibit displays artifacts and items throughout the museum's 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings.

Neskaya - A Sacred Space for Movement
Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm and Sundays, 6-8pm
1643 Profile Road, Route 18, Franconia (603) 823-5828
www.neskaya.com
Dances from around the world, done as celebration, prayer and meditation. All dances are taught, no partner needed. Call for Yoga & Tai Chi schedule.
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.

Littleton Farmers' Market - Food, Crafts, Entertainment
Sundays, through October 7, 10am-1pm
South bank of the Ammonoosuc River
Littleton (603) 444-2553 or (603) 616-7959
www.littletonmainstreet.org
Farmers (including certified organic growers), craftspeople and food vendors. Locally made handcrafts are also abundant at the market, from fine furniture to jewelry, pottery, fabric and fiber products. Entertainment will be a regular feature of the market throughout the season. The best access to the market is from Mill Street where there is plenty of free parking. Customers can reach the market by crossing the covered pedestrian bridge. Limited parking is available around the Senior Center, off Cottage Street, on River Glen Lane.

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 North-of-the-Notch Studio, 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 paintings, prints and extreme close-up photographs (Abstractions from Nature) created by retired Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland.

Performances, Films & Events at Catamount Arts
Monday-Friday, 1-6pm
Catamount Arts
139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600
www.catamountarts.com
Art Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Friday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening.
Nightly, 7pm - Film Series - Second show at 9pm on Saturdays
Fridays, 5-6:30pm - Beginner Belly Dancing
Erin Narey is teaching classes all summer. Pre-register via email hypzotika@yahoo.com or eknarey@yahoo.com.
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Tango Lessons: "Argentine Tango"
No partner necessary. Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163 for more details
North Country Center for the Arts Children's Summer Theatre
Wednesdays, 10:30am & Saturdays, 9:30am
Children's Theatre at North Country Center for the Arts Lincoln Village Shops
Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-2141
www.PapermillTheatre.org
Eight original musical adaptations of your favorite fairy/folk tales with five professional adult performers. Shows generally last 40 minutes, appealing to both adults and children aged 3 and up.
July 23, 24 & 26 - Just So Stories
July 30, 31 & August 2 - Cinderella
August 6, 7 & 9 - The Elves and the Shoemaker

Summer Theatre at Papermill Theatre
Monday-Saturday, through August 23, 7:30pm (check online for specific dates)
Papermill Theatre at Lincoln Village Shops
Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-2141
www.PapermillTheatre.org
The North Country Center for the Arts & Papermill Theatre present three professional Broadway musical shows: All Shook Up, The Full Monty, Forever Plaid. All three shows presented in alternating repertory.
Wednesday, July 23 - Opening Night: The Full Monty
Sunday, August 3 - Garden Party at the home of Kathleen & Dolores, Lincoln

Rey Center Activities
Brookside Art Gallery: Thursdays & Fridays, 4:30-7:30pm and Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Margret & H.A. Rey Center
Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308
http://reycenter.org
Thursdays, July 24 & 31, 10am-2pm - White Mountain Painters
Local artists and visiting artists are invited to join painters who will be working en plein air in the Waterville Valley area. The group travels to local spots to paint on site in the media of their own choice. Bring a lunch; the sessions will return to the Curious George Cottage Studio at 2pm for a group reflection. In the event of rain, the group will work in Town Square under cover.
Friday, July 25, 5:30-7:30pm - Brookside Art Gallery Opening Reception: Clay, Paint and Photo
Featuring the work of local artists Josh Lindgren, Sarah Heidenis and Andrew Tyler. Artists will be in attendance to answer questions and discuss their work. Classical violin solo performance. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. All ages welcome.
Lecture following the reception, at 7:30pm - Recovering Sunken Treasure: The Story of the Atocha.
Nuestra Señora de Atocha (Our Lady of Atocha) was the most famous of a fleet of Spanish ships that sank in 1622 off the Florida Keys. Members of the treasure recovery team, Dick and Heather Klaudt, will share stories, artifacts and photos.
Saturdays, July 26 & August 2, 10am-12noon - Curious Kids
Experiential learning at its most fun. Each week will focus on a different theme.
Saturday, July 26, 1-5pm - Backyard to Farmyard Workshop: Basics of Organic Gardening
John Pino of Mooarhill Farm and Greenhouses, in Mount Vernon, Maine, teaches the basics of how to achieve a productive, healthy and nourishing environment to grow in.
Saturdays, 1-4pm - Curious George Cottage Studio with Nat Scrimshaw
Nat sketches and talk 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.
Tuesdays, 1pm - SEEDS Club for Kids: Youth Gardening Program
Each week as we explore a variety of garden related themes through activities, games, projects, stories and more.
Thursdays, 10am-2pm - Curious George Cottage Studio Open Hours
Try your hand at drawing in the style of H.A. Rey, relax on a bean-bag chair and read your favorite Curious George Stories, see original art work by the Reys and more.
Thursdays, 10:30am - North Country Center for the Arts Children's Summer Theatre

Shakespeare in the Valley - Theatre Under the Stars
Thursdays-Saturdays, July 24-August 23, 6:30pm
Waterville Valley Recreation Dept - Theatre Under the Stars Outdoor Main Stage
Waterville Valley (603) 726-0098
www.shakespeareinthevalley.com
On an outdoor stage (indoors if rain), an international troupe performs in revolving repertory:
The Taming of the Shrew - A vibrant, raucous and decidedly feminist take, featuring one of the most passionate, physical and well-matched romantic pairing ever seen on stage.
The Tamer Tamed - Watch the men get "tamed" in this witty and estrogen-empowered retelling of "Lysistrata."
Theatre opens at 5pm for BYO picnic/beverage (limited supply of chairs available - BYO chair or blanket advised - no pets), curtain at 6:30pm. Performances suitable for ages 13 and older. Call or email for tickets.

Celtic Fling - A Celebration of Scottish Music and Dance
Sunday, July 27, 2-4pm
Papermill Theatre
Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 229-1975
www.stj.k12.vt.us/page.cfm?p=69
A broad array of Scottish and Celtic music and dance from an impressive group of performers from throughout New England. The Calder Highland Dancers from Manchester, Stirling Highland Dancers of CT and the Morris Celtic Arts Dancers of VT will perform the popular traditional dances as well as choreographed dances that are rarely seen. The Graham Highlanders Pipe Band from St. Johnsbury Academy will provide musical accompaniment and present their own selection of tunes. Faire Prospect Celtic Band from CT will provide contemporary folk music.
Tickets at the door, or call for advance purchase. Presented by the New Hampshire Highland Games (NHHG), in collaboration with the North Country Center for the Arts and InnSeason Resorts.

Shakespeare in the Valley: Sugar-Coated Shakespeare
Fridays & Saturdays, through August 23, 3:30pm
Fridays at Rey Center in Town Square; Saturdays under the Town Square tent
Waterville Valley (603) 726-0098
www.shakespeareinthevalley.com
Two-person teams interweave monologues, sonnets, poems and songs from Shakespeare and classical literature in a tapestry of participation, fun and learning. Four different shows alternate: Shakespeare and Spice; Shock, Shiver & Shake...speare; Best Bard- dies; and Hard Bard. Appropriate for all ages. Free and open to the public.
Sundays, July 27-August 17, 11am - Bionic Bard
Under the Town Square tent, families can join in a sketch comedy improv show that puts the audience in the spotlight.

Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm
22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/
Mondays, through July 28, 3:30pm - Summer Reading Program: G'day for Reading!
Stories, arts & crafts and games for grades K-2
The Summer Reading Program is also available for grades 3-5 at the Moosilauke Library in North Woodstock at 3:30pm on Thursdays.
Tuesday, July 29, 6:30pm - Author Visit & Book Discussion
Romance author Allie Boniface will discuss her books, One Night in Boston and Lost in Paradise. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Wednesday, July 30, 4pm - Steve Blunt and Joseph Carringer go Waltzing Matilda
At the Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society. Wednesday, July 30, 4pm - Steve Blunt and Joseph Carringer go Waltzing Matilda
Songs & stories from the Land Down Under. Little nippers will be singing like dingoes, jumping like kangaroos, and laughing like the kookaburra for a show that's wilder than the Australian outback.
Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Cultured Purls Knitting Circle - All levels welcome; instruction is available.

Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
Saturday 11am-2pm & 5-7pm, Wednesday 2-4pm (or by appointment)
Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159
www.logginginlincoln.com
The Museum reflects the everyday life of the past 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).

Warren Historical Society Museum
Most Saturdays & Sundays, July-September (or by appointment)
Warren Historical Society Museum
Water Street, next to Town Common (603) 764-5865 or (603) 787-6058
Home to the Redstone Rocket, the prototype used by NASA as the launch vehicle to put America's first Astronaut (Alan Shepard, a NH native) and America's first satellite into space. The museum has a gift shop and is full of historical items of the area.
For more information, contact tedrow@together.net.
Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits
Office Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement)
Alumni Hall Cultural Center
75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500
www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumihallmainpag.html
Year-round, regional venue for the fine & performing arts. Heritage & resource information for residents, newcomers and visitors. Hall available for rent for community, school, business or private functions, meetings, exhibits, classes. The Alumni Hall Interpretive Center displays large panels sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission. The panels show images and text related to the heritage, land and people of NH and VT's Upper Valley. The Hall's Connecticut River Byway Visitor Center is open mid-June to mid-October.
Wednesday, July 23, 11am - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players: Pirates of the Silly Seas
Friday, August 1, 7:30pm - North Country Chamber Players: The Vocal Essence
With guest Soprano Carol Wilson, presenting "Variations in C Major" based on Mozart's "Don Giovanni" for flute, violin & viola by Beethoven; 3 Folk tunes from the County of Czik for oboe & piano by Bela Bartok; "Auf dem Strom", D. 943 for horn, soprano and piano and "Gretchen am Spinnrade" and other songs by Franz Schubert; and "Piano Quintet in C minor" by Ralph Vaughn Williams.
Submissions for the 4th annual "As You've Never Seen It Before" Alumni Hall Photo Competition are being accepted though August 5. The contest invites photography showing people, places and things from the Lower Cohase/Upper Valley region in a truly unique way. Contact Alumni Hall for complete guidelines.

Summer Concert on the Commons
Saturdays, July 12 & 19, 7pm
Haverhill Common
Haverhill (603) 989-5179
davidpendleton@charter.net
July 26 - The 12th NHV Regiment Serenade Band, performing music of the Civil War played on period instruments and appearing in typical Union Army uniform and period dress of the day. A chocolate festival will be celebrated during the concert. In the event of rain, performances will be moved inside the church sanctuary or parish hall. Sponsored by the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Haverhill Corner; contact Pastor David Pendleton for more information.

Haverhill Historical Society Events
Wednesdays & Sundays, through October 12, 2-5pm (also open by appointment)
Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum
58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5978
www.town.haverhill.nh.us/historicalsociet.html
Monday, August 4, 7:30pm - Haverhill and the Dartmouth College Case
Presented by Jere R. Daniell and Kenneth Shewmaker, Professors Emeriti of History, Dartmouth College. Co-sponsored by the NH Humanities Council; at the Ladd Street School

Piermont Farmers' Market
Tuesdays, through October 30, 3pm-7pm
Intersection of Route 25 and River Road, Piermont (802) 222-4582
www.whitemountainbiz.com/gift141b.html
Support your neighbors and your community by shopping locally at the Piermont Farmers' Market. Locally produced cheeses, milk, eggs, meat, honey, produce, plants, honey, prepared foods, baked goods, crafts and artwork, cut flowers and much more. Rain or shine.
While in Piermont, tour New Hampshire's only Round Barn at 425 Route 10. Guided or self tour of 16-sided round barn built in 1906. By appointment or request. (603) 272-9026 or (603) 272-5854.
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
Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects.
Wednesdays, July 23 & 30, 10am-12noon - Introduction to Basic Beading Techniques
This class is designed to cover beading basics, including basic tools, typical beading materials, beads and findings, and the use of size, shape and color. Ages: 12-Adult
Wednesday, July 23, 6-8pm - Meet the Artist Reception
Robert O'Brien will be presenting some of his work and giving a short talk geared for artists, titled "Taking Your Work to the Next Level." Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, July 24, 2-3:30pm - Memory Wire Bracelets
Fun, easy and durable; teaches hand-eye coordination, color use and pattern design. Ages: 7-Adult
Saturday, July 26, 10am-12:30pm - Crystals & Pearls Necklace Prerequisite: Basics 1 - Stringing and crimping or equivalent. Ages: 12-Adult
Monday, July 28, 10am-12:30pm - Decorative Painting: An Introduction to Russian Zhostovo Florals
Ages: Adult
Thursday, July 31, 2-3:30pm - Seed Bead and Charm Strung Necklace
Ages: 12-Adult
Thursday, August 7, 2-3:30pm - Seed Bead and Charm Strung Necklace
Ages: 7-Adult
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Visit the gallery or call to register or request a brochure and registration form.

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, July 23, 1pm - The Wonderful World of Fairies - For ages 5 and up.
Wednesday, July 30, 6:30pm - Wildlife Encounters: Creatures Down Under
This is a live animal show, featuring Australian wildlife including birds, tree frogs, goannas, snakes and even the only traveling baby Joeys in all New England. Not recommended for very young children; it disturbs the animals if a crowd is noisy, and the joeys are very easily frightened.
Tuesday, August 5 - Family Movie Night
Tuesdays, 10am - Toddler Time for parents and children up to 36 months. Sessions, with stories, singing and movement, run for approximately 30 minutes.
Tuesdays, 1-3pm - Crafts! Crafts! Crafts! - For children of all ages, 3 and up
Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Storyhours for ages 3 to 5. The hour-long program will consist of stories, movement, craft and snack

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse presents...
Mostly Monday-Saturday at 8pm & Monday matinee at 2pm
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Alpenrose Plaza
Routes 11B and 3, Laconia (603) 366-7377
www.winniplayhouse.com
An off-Broadway style theatre in the heart of the Lakes Region, The Winnipesaukee Playhouse serves to develop and stage professional and community- based theatrical productions and to provide opportunities in theatre and the performing arts for the community.
July 23-August 2 - Cliffhanger
A suspenseful thriller by James Yaffe
Opening August 6 - Almost, Maine
A surprising, whimsical romantic comedy by John Cariani

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
On display through September 4 - Thoughts of Water
Paintings by Marcia Santore, www.marciasantore.com, and Kathy Roos' stained glass and hand knit children's sweaters
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Summer Reading Program: G'day for Reading!
Come join us for guest readers, crafts and a snack.
July 23 - Storyteller Steve Blunt will be performing
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.
Sign up for computer classes, too.

Plymouth Keniston-Freeman Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays, through August 27, 7pm
Town Common
Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1397
www.plymouthnh.org
Concerts are free; refreshments available.
July 23 - Annie & the Orphans - '50s, '60s and '70s Rock and Roll
July 30 - The High Range Band - Energetic Roots/Folk/Bluegrass
August 6 - Shakin' All Over (At Riverfront Park) - '50s & '60s Oldies/Rock and Roll

North Country Center for the Arts Children's Summer Theatre
Thursdays, 2pm
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
(603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
www.plymouth.edu/silver/events/index.html
Eight original musical adaptations of your favorite fairy/folk tales with five professional adult performers. Shows generally last 40 minutes, appealing to both adults and children aged 3 and up.
July 24 - Just So Stories
August 7 - The Elves and the Shoemaker

New Hampshire Music Festival
July & August, 8pm
Silver Center for the Arts - Plymouth State University
Plymouth (603) 279-3300
nhmf.org
Our signature series delivers passionate performances of the world's greatest orchestral music.
Thursday & Friday, July 24 & 25 - Classics Series
Katia Skanavi performs Smetana's Overture to The Bartered Bride, Chopin's Variations on "La ci darem la mano" and Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brilliante, and Bizet's Symphony No. 1 in C Major
Saturdays, 8pm - Pops Series
July 26 - Solid Gold
Michael Krajewski will turn the Pops Orchestra from the classiest of classy ensembles to the biggest of the big bands.
August 2 - Valentines to Party Time
Crescent City's Jonathan Batiste and the Festival Jazz Band will take you on a sentimental journey - from romantic melodies to foot stompin' swing.
Tuesdays, through August 12 - Chamber Series
Enjoy the conversational intimacy of chamber music in the cherished acoustics of PSU's Smith Recital Hall. Programs are chosen by the musicians themselves.

Plymouth Community Farmers' Market
Thursdays, through September 27, 3-6pm
Community Life Center of the Church of the Holy Spirit
263 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 536-3823
Fresh vegetables, meats, plants, herbs, cut flowers, eggs, soaps, yarn, baked goods and farm crafts. Rain or shine. For more information, contact longview175@adelphia.net.
July 24 - Book Sale, sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of Church of the Holy Spirit

Little Church Theater Summer Season
Little Church Theater and Art Gallery
Route 113, opposite the Squam Lakes Natural
Science Center, Holderness (603) 968-2250
www.littlechurchtheater.org
On display - Community Art Exhibit
Enjoy various mediums of artwork from local artists including painting, sculpture, photography and embroidery.
Thursday-Saturday, July 24-26 - Young at Art - Original theater by Squam youth
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:30-11:30am - Critter Theaterwith the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Tuesday, July 29, 7-9pm - Improv Games! with Holderness Recreation

Ashland Historical Society Museums & Presentations
Whipple House Museum & Pauline E. Glidden Toy Museum at 14 Pleasant Street, Ashland
Railroad Station Museum at 69 Depot Street (Route 132), about a half mile south of the junction of Routes 3 & 132, Ashland
www.oldashlandnh.org
Whipple House open Wednesdays & Saturdays; Toy Museum open Wednesdays-Saturdays; Railroad Station Museum open Saturdays.
Thursday, July 24, 7pm - Digging Into Native History in New Hampshire
Abenaki history has been reduced to near-invisibility as the result of a conquering culture that placed little value on the Indian experience. Archaeological evidence shows their deep presence here, inches below the earth's surface. For more information, contact David Ruell at 968-7716. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public at St. Mark's Parish Hall.
Saturday, July 26 - Jim Gleich's Circus - At the Glidden Toy Museum
Saturday, July 26, 11am-2pm - Wool Day
Sheep to cloth, demonstrations and activities for all ages. At the Whipple House Museum

Happenings at D Acres Farm
D Acres of NH Organic Farm & Educational Homestead
218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester (603) 786-2366
www.dacres.org
Friday, July 25, 10am-12noon - Writing Group with Nylah Lyman
Participants work to discover or improve creative writing talents through the use of writing prompts, skills-building and group critique. Pre-registration is required; please call or email Lauren.
Friday, July 25 - Last Friday Open Mic Night
8-10:30pm is the scheduled Open Mic (sign up when you arrive); 10:30pm-12:00am is the Open Jam...join right in. Free. Potluck drinks and snacks are welcome.
Gardening for Health: Cultivating Wellness Workshops & Events
Saturday, July 26, 1-4pm - Preserving the Harvest
Tuesday, August 5, 6pm - Medicinal Plant Garden Walk
Saturday, July 26, 4-6pm - Circle Dance with Jan Nash
Free monthly circle dance is followed by a potluck - bring a friend and a dish to share. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to learn in this fun, supportive environment. Fourth Saturday each month
Sunday, July 27, 10am-4pm - Volunteer Days
Get your hands dirty working in the gardens, on the trails, or building with earthen materials with the D Acres crew. Hearty farm lunch included. Please call. Last Sunday of each month (April-October).
Tuesday, July 29, 6-9pm - Full Moon Potlucks
Friday, August 1 - First Friday Pizza & A Movie: Affluenza
Wood-fired pizza followed by a film to raise social and environmental consciousness..
Sunday, August 3, 10am-1pm - Farm Feast Breakfast and Open House
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm - Yoga with Sarah Hall
Fridays, 6-7:30pm - Yoga with Darcie Shedd

Corner House Inn Live Music in the PUB
Fridays
Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
July 25 - Sta's - Charismatic acoustic rock

Campton Historical Society Programs and Events
Summer hours: Saturdays, 11am-3pm and Thursdays, 9am-4pm
Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building)
529 NH Route 175, Campton Hollow (603) 536-5140 or 726-7752 or 726-3804
www.camptonhistorical.org
Free monthly program meetings, except February, March and December. The building is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 26 - Leah Gray Picnic and Tours

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
Saturday, July 26, 9:30am-3:30pm - Eco Art I: Wild Places and Natural Materials
Spend a day filled with art and nature. Use the butterflies, turtles, wildflowers and other Science Center creatures as inspirations for your art. Ages 8-12
Sunday, July 27, 7pm - Documentary Film: Where Do the Children Play?
This film examines an issue of growing concern among pediatricians, mental health experts, educators and environmentalists: More and more children are growing up today with little or no opportunity for unstructured play, especially outdoors.
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:30-11:30am - Critter Theater from Little Church Theater
Saturday, August 2, 9am-1pm - Garden Tour
Tour three lovely gardens - Farm and Garden, Artist's Garden, and Daylily Garden - at your own pace and in the order you choose. Visit the website for a full description of the gardens.
Wednesday, August 6, 9:30-10:30am - Color Coded Messages
Nature talks with color - some colors help to hide, some to say danger, and still others mean welcome.

Castle in the Clouds Happenings
Daily, 10am-4:30pm, through October 19
Castle in the Clouds
Route 171, Moultonborough (603) 476-5900
www.castleintheclouds.org
Visit the 1914 Castle built on a picturesque 5500-acre estate, featuring 1000 feet of cascading waterfalls, Shannon Pond and hiking trails. Owned by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust; managed by the Castle Preservation Society.
Through October 13 - Carriage House Gallery Exhibition: Looking Through the Glass: Watercolors, Pastels and Prints of the White Mountains
Mondays, 10:30am-12:30pm - Walks and Talks Summer Series at the Castle Carriage House (free with grounds admission)
July 28 - Tree Identification with Wendy Scribner, Carroll County Forester
August 4 - Pond Ecology with Bob Craycraft, UNH Extension Service
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - Lecture Series at the Castle Carriage House (free)
August 6 - Images of Ossipee Glen
Scholar Brenda Sherwood will show an extensive collection of early area photographs from the Lee family to discuss life in the Ossipees before Thomas Plant built "Lucknow." You'll see scenes of Ossipee Mt. Park and earlier homes of families who originally settled this Ossipee Mt. glen in the mid 19th century (the subject of Sherwood's graduate school research at Plymouth State University)
Thursdays, through September 4, 5:30-8pm - Sundowner Jazz on the Carriage House Patio

Events at Plymouth Regional Senior Center
Old Plymouth Railroad Depot
8 Depot Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1204 or (603) 536-9639 or (603) 536-2090
www.gcscc.org/plymouth.asp
The center is open every day, with a continuous and full schedule of activities. All welcome.
Tuesdays, July 29-August 26, 10-11:30am - Oral History Program
Grafton County 4-H is sponsoring a short course on oral history, Fishing for the Past: Learning History through Stories. The goal of the course is to help kids (students entering grades 4-8) gain an understanding of history through the stories of their elders. Participants will learn reporting skills, conduct interviews, and help put together a newsletter of NH culture based on what they discover during the interview process. Interested persons should contact Arianne Fosdick at (603) 787-6944, or email afosdick@ceunh.unh.edu.
Wednesday, August 6, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class - First Wednesday each month
Mondays, 9:45-11am - Tai Chi and Dao Yin
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9am - Computer Classes
Learn how to use or improve your computer skills
Wednesdays, 9am - Central NH Artists
Thursdays, 9-11:30am - Knitting and Crochet Class
Bring ideas and work to be completed. Materials will be provided. If you have available frames & hooks to loan, bring them in.
Thursdays, 1pm - Quilting Class
Fridays, 11am - Genealogy

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.
Wednesday, July 30, 5-7pm - Exhibit Opening and Artist Reception: Landscape, New Approaches
More than twenty artists explore different approaches to an old theme, the landscape. It is an exhibit filled with creativity, originality, whimsy and color. Exhibiting through August 11.

Campton Public Library hosts Heritage Arts Exhibit
Through August 16, Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-4pm, Friday, 10am-7pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm
Campton Public Library
1110 NH Route 175, Campton (603) 726-4877
www.camptonnh.org/PublicLibrary.html
Through July 31 - Heritage Arts Traveling Exhibit
The State Arts Council's Traditional Arts Program is touring Discovering Heritage Arts in New Hampshire, an exhibit which celebrates some of the music and craft traditions that make up New Hampshire's living heritage. The art forms featured in the exhibit include: ash basket making; sheep sheering & spinning; stone wall building; blacksmithing; fly tying; dog sled making; contra dance &music; and a French Canadian soirée. The exhibit relates to a new, interactive feature of the New Hampshire Folklife website (www.nh.gov/folklife).
Saturdays, 10am - Storyhour: Just For Kids

16th Annual Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival
Thursday-Sunday, July 31-August 3
Branch Brook Campground
Route 49, Campton (603) 726-3471
www.pemivalleybluegrass.com
A true family festival. Main Stage entertainment, Sunday Gospel, Country dance, vendors, field pickin' and children/adult workshops. Great regional and national bluegrass bands, with banjos, fiddles, mandolins, guitars, dobros and double basses.

Estelle Smith Art Workshop & Shows
Moultonboro Historical Society, Lamprey House
Route 25, Moultonboro (603) 476-5507
www.aannh.org/members2.php
Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Ms. Smith also offers private art lessons.
Saturday, August 2 - Estelle Smith Solo Art Show at Moultonborough Old Home Days

Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center for the Arts Exhibits
Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2614
www.plymouth.edu/gallery/
Through October 1at Silver Center - Marking Her Mark: Women's Caucus for Art - NH
A juried exhibition of art by WCA members. Two- and three-dimensional and video works on an "open" theme.

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
For more information, contact k.roos@verizon.net
Fine arts and crafts by central NH artisans. Cooperative gallery featuring pottery, textiles, photography, paintings, drawings, prints, glass, woodworking, jewelry, wrought iron and more.

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.

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.

Sandwich Historical Society Events & Research
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269
www.sandwichhistorical.org
The Sandwich Historical Society museums consist of the 1849 Elisha Marston House which displays antique furnishings, archives and a library, and the Quimby Barn Museum which features transportation and farm equipment.
View the exhibit "Sandwich at Play: The History of Rural Sports and Recreation in Sandwich, NH," featuring information on topics such as hunting, fishing, hiking, sports, camping, recreation, scouting, winter activities, water activities, and much more.

The Art Barn
Saturdays & Sundays, through Columbus Day, 10am-5pm, as well as by chance and appointment
1845 Rumney Route 25, Rumney (603) 786-9456
www.artbarn.biz
Featuring New Hampshire-made arts and crafts, including original paintings, hand-painted signs, greeting cards, photographs, mosaics, collages, fibers, jewelry and meditation beads.

Gallery at Red Gate Farm
Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5pm
188 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4404
www.galleryatredgatefarm.com
Art and fine crafts from local, regional and nationally recognized artists and crafters. Also, a complete selection of quilts.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

phone: 323-7302 email: info@aannh.org web: www.aannh.org

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