ArtsNorth Calendar
Early Fall - Issue 62
September 25-October 15, 2008
In This Issue
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Statewide Programs

Seeking the Next NH Poet Laureate: The Poetry Society of New Hampshire is now accepting nominations for the next NH Poet Laureate, whose term will begin January 2009. Candidates will be selected based on both their achievements and their ability to advance poetry in the public domain. Deadline for nominations is November 1. Please download the necessary nomination form from www.nh.gov/nharts/ (click on NH Poet Laureate Nominations), or send an SASE to the Poetry Society of NH, PO Box 637, Farmington, NH 03835, for a copy of the form to be sent to you.

Artist Exchange at the Currier Museum of Art: On Thursday, October 2, from 8:30am-4:30pm, the Currier hosts the 6th Annual Artist Exchange at the Museum, 180 Pearl Street, Manchester (800) 769-3482. Regional artists, artisans and craftspeople are invited to refresh and boost their business marketing efforts with MicroCredit-NH's day-long educational and networking event. Each participant will attend two workshops focused on marketing - one about market research and another on planning and effective promotional strategies. Visit www.microcreditnh.org and click on the Artist Exchange link to register online or call. Sponsored by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the Citizens Bank Foundation.

Deadline for Poetry Out Loud: High schools interested in participating in the 4th Annual New Hampshire Poetry Out Loud Competition are invited to apply by October 15. This free program is offered to all New Hampshire public, private and home-schooled high-school students. Visit www.nh.gov/nharts/ and click on the Poetry Out Loud link.

Save the Date! On Saturday, November 8, in Plymouth, we'll host a day-long workshop for early childhood educators, day-care providers, parents of young children and children's librarians, as part of our Arts & Learning initiative in partnership with VSA arts of New Hampshire. Workshops will include arts activities for school, home and community settings designed to strengthen pre-literacy skills and enrich early learning experiences in ways that are engaging and fun for all involved. Let us know if you'd like to hear more.

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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. This time of year is often when operating hours change. Please take time to review your listing, both in the bulletin and the online calendar, and forward corrections to events@aannh.org. The deadline for the next bulletin, covering October 16-November 5, is October 9.
Swing with Delfeayo Marsalis: Community jazz musicians - and jazz students - are invited to come swing with a master on Friday, September 26 from 9:50am to 12:20pm at Kennett High School, as Delfeayo Marsalis, a member of the first family of New Orleans jazz and a Grammy Award-winning trombonist, offers a lecture-demonstration and jazz clinic. Marsalis will be the keynote speaker at "Dreaming Mountains: Exploring the White Mountains through the Arts," the statewide Arts in Education Conference (see below). His time at Kennett is part of an ongoing partnership with the High School Music Department that provides outstanding music programs from around the globe. Clinic cost is $20 for adults, $5 for students. Preregistration is requested (call 323-7302, email info@aannh.org), but no preparation is necessary - just an interest in listening and learning.

Statewide Arts in Education Conference: "Dreaming Mountains: Exploring the White Mountains through the Arts" is this year's theme as the annual conference, designed for educators, artists and community members interested in making the arts basic to the education of NH students, gathers at the Highland Center in Crawford Notch September 26-28. Presented by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, with the Arts Alliance as coordinating partner, the conference features national arts education leaders and offers a great opportunity to meet and work with New Hampshire teaching artists. Commuters and one-day participants are welcome. Visit our website for details, and call us for information about available workshops.

Abenaki Baskets: In conjunction with the conference, the public is invited to a free program on the traditional art of Abenaki Baskets at the Conway Public Library on Friday, September 26, at 3pm. Basketmaker Sherry Gould will provide historical background to this fascinating tradition, with images and samples from her extensive basket collection.

The community is invited to attend a "Mountains and Artists" panel discussion on Sunday, September 28, at 10am at the AMC Highland Lodge'sThayer Hall. Four artists from different disciplines will present samples of their work and talk about the ways their art work has been influenced by mountains and their own personal environments. Panel facilitator will be Rachel Lehr, a linguist, feltmaker, photographer and co-founder of Rubia, the Afghan Women's Handwork project. Panelists include basketmaker Sherry Gould, dancer and choreographer Jeanne Limmer, glassblower Nathan Macomber, and fiddler Patrick Ross.

Sammy the Rabbit Tours the North Country: Sam X. Renick and his larger-than-life friend Sammy the Rabbit will be touring the North Country September 29 through October 3 as part of a partnership between the Alliance and the Family Resource Center Financial Literacy Program. Sam is an author, songwriter and former financial consultant whose books and songs help children learn about the habit of saving. They'll perform for children in preschools and schools from Stratford to Berlin to Lincoln and Littleton, engaging young children in the message of financial literacy, saving and being prepared. Community performances for parents and children three to eight will take place in Gorham and Littleton on Tuesday, September 30 in Gorham and Friday, October 3 in Littleton. Please call or email us for tour details, or check our website. Our thanks to our funders and sponsors, including Laconia Savings Bank, Northway Bank, Passumpsic Savings Bank, Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, First Colebrook Bank and Connecticut River Bank, and Applebrook Bed & Breakfast in Jefferson.

Patrick Ross performs in Errol: North Country native Patrick Ross will perform traditional tunes for all ages Thursday, October 2, at 6pm at the Errol Town Hall. The program, presented by the Town of Errol and the Errol Consolidated School, will also feature Errol students, who have been working on music with Ross for the past six weeks. There will be no ticket charge; donations will be accepted at the door to support the Errol Lock-up Renovation, which will also offer a bake sale and coffee. The concert is one in a series of partnership programs presented by members of the Arts Alliance and supported in part by a grant from TransCanada. For additional information, call 482-3884.

Becky Rule Reading & Book Signing: Becky Rule, New Hampshire's Moose of Humor, will present "Live Free and Eat Pie: Tales of New Hampshire" Thursday, October 9, 8:30pm in the Conservatory at the Mt. Washington Resort, in a free program, open to the public, based on her newest book. Rule will read 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, including a few mountain twists. The book will be available for purchase and signing.

Professional Development Day October 10: We're proud to continue our partnership with North Country Education Services as they present the annual North Country Professional Development Day Friday, October 10, from 8:30am to 2:30pm. The program includes almost 30 arts and humanities workshops - covering subjects from body music to comic art to poetry and world cultures - coordinated by the Arts Alliance, many as part of our new partnership initiative with the New Hampshire Humanities Council. The day is free to teachers from NCES member SAUs, and $60 for other participants. Download the complete brochure at www.ncedservices.org/documents/2008_ncpdd.pdf

Save the Date! On Friday evening, October 17, at the White Mountains Regional High School in Whitefield, join us for a great evening of music and film, as we screen the only surviving silent kung fu film from China. Red Heroine, released by the Youlian Studios of Shanghai in 1929, will be presented with live musical performance by the Boston-based Devil Music Ensemble (www.devilmusic.org). This program is made possible through an Expeditions grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts.
Connecticut River Art Group
Exhibiting at 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.
Sunday, September 28, 2pm - Art Exhibit
In collaboration with the Coos County Nursing Hospital, CRAG is holding an art exhibit at this hospital in West Stewartstown. Paintings on display were done by residents of the hospital during art classes conducted at the hospital by CRAG artist Judi Calhoun.
The September Artist of the Month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, in collaboration with CRAG, is Fran Bigney. Her prize-winning photos capture the beauty of the North Country.
CRAG artists Cindy Elkins and Deb Sargent are exhibiting at the Interpretive Center North of Colebrook on Route 3 through the end of September. For October, Brenda Kenney and Hans Klunder will be exhibiting.

Patrick Ross Concert
Thursday, October 2, 6pm
Errol Town Hall (603) 482-3884
For more information, contact info@aannh.org
North Country native Patrick Ross will perform traditional tunes for all ages . The program, presented by the Town of Errol and the Errol Consolidated School, will also feature Errol students, who have been working on music with Ross for the past six weeks. There will be no ticket charge; donations will be accepted at the door to support the Errol Lock-up Renovation, which will also offer a bake sale and coffee. The concert is one in a series of partnership programs presented by members of the Arts Alliance and supported in part by a grant from TransCanada.

Colebrook Area Historical Society
By appointment
2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall
17 Bridge Street, Colebrook 603) 237-4470
www.northcountrychamber.org/ ColebrookHistoricalSociety.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.
Wednesday, October 8 - Program on Covered Bridges in New Hampshire through grant from NH Humanities Council. Free and open to the public.

Register now for WREN Business Planning Program
Saturdays & Sundays, October 18 & 19 and November 15 & 16
Classes at Colebrook House WREN:(603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Prospective entrepreneurs are invited to sign up for WREN's Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Program, a two-week comprehensive business-planning course. Scholarships always available.

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.

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.
WREN Business Planning Program
Mondays, September 22-November 17, 4-8 pm
Perras Hardware and Lumber
Perras Road, Groveton WREN: (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Prospective entrepreneurs are invited to attend WREN's Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Program, an eight-week comprehensive business-planning course. Scholarships always available.

Original Music Showcase
Wednesday, September 24
Black Bear Bistro
38 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-3873
Local artists trying out new material and getting together with other musicians who are trying to do the same. Showcasing art pieces for sale from The Old Mill Gallery from local artists. Last Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact recorsbdl@yahoo.com

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. 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
For Teens and Adults:
Thursdays, September 25 & October 9, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursday Networking Craft Group
Bring your current project, share ideas, receive/give encouragement. Second & fourth Thursday of each month.
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30-8:30pm - Quilt Block of the Month
Piece and/or appliqué different block each month; complete quilt in a year. Second Tuesday each month.
First Friday of each month - Old Mill Studio Artist's Reception
Featured artist's reception including light refreshments and live music.
Artisans Classroom for Children:
Fridays, October 3, 10 & 17, 10-11am - Art Play Group
Story, songs, art exploration, socialization for preschoolers. First 3 Fridays of each month.
Fridays, October 3, 10 & 17, 12:30-2:30pm - Art in the PM
Visual art background & hands-on exploration of art concepts for homeschoolers. First 3 Fridays of each month.

2008 Arts in Education Conference
September 26-28
The Highland Center
Route 302, Crawford Notch
www.aannh.org
"Dreaming Mountains: Exploring the White Mountains through the Arts," the annual statewide conference designed for educators, artists and everyone interested in making the arts basic to the education of all New Hampshire students. The conference, presented by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, with the Arts Alliance as coordinating partner, features national arts education leaders including New Orleans musician Delfeayo Marsalis, Arizona-based dance/theater artist Alison Marshall, and nature-journal artist Clare Walker Leslie of Massachusetts, and a variety of hands-on workshops and interdisciplinary arts experiences. Held at the Appalachian Mountain Club's lodge in the White Mountains. Reservations required. Call (603) 323-7302 for details.

Fall 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
September 26-28 - Dancing and Dinner Weekend
Classic ballroom dancing. On Friday, begin your weekend with a reception and meet your instructor. Saturday schedule includes three classes before dinner; the dining room offers a dance floor to practice your steps.
Thursday, October 9, 8:30pm - Becky Rule Reading & Book Signing in The Conservatory
New Hampshire's Moose of Humor, presents "Live Free and Eat Pie: Tales of New Hampshire," based on her newest book. Rule will read 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, including a few mountain twists. The book will be available for purchase and signing. Free and open to the public.
Daily, 10-11am & 3-4pm - Historic Hotel Tour - Meet at the Grandfather Clock
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.

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.

Whitefield Farmers' Market
Fridays, through October 10, 3-6pm
On the Common
Whitefield (603) 837-9871 x40
www.whitefieldnh.org
Fresh produce and crafts for sale

Jefferson Historical Society Museum
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, June-Columbus Day weekend, 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.

Weeks Memorial Library Programs & Events
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 1-4:30pm & 7-9pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-4:30pm; Saturday, 10am- 12noon
128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352
http://lancasternh.org/
Wednesday, October 15, 12noon - Brown Bag Book Discussion Group
Discuss a book and make new friends. Third Wednesday of each month.
Tuesdays, 10am-noon - Lancaster Rose Quilters
Tuesdays, 10am (no session August 26) - 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 (no session August 28) - Story Hour and activities for ages 3-5 years
Register now for WREN Business Planning Program
Wednesday, September 24, 6-7pm
St. Barnabas Church
Main Street, Berlin WREN: (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Sign up for a free informational session designed to introduce prospective entrepreneurs to WREN's Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Program, an eight-week comprehensive business- planning course. Classes run Wednesdays, October 1 through November 19, 4-8pm. Scholarships always available.

St. Kieran Art Exhibit, Organ Concerte
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 October 17 - Group Show in Mixed Media
Exhibition features unique works, both two- and three- dimensional. Exhibiting artists employ multiple techniques and use both common and unusual materials.
Friday, September 26, 7pm - Mathias Schmelmer: Master Organist performs concert on Historic Hook and Hastings Pipe Organ
Featuring works by Bach, Mendelssohn and others. The program includes opening remarks and an official welcome by Berlin, NH Mayor David Bertrand and a special reception for the artist following the performance.

Northern Forest Heritage Park Celebrates Lumberjack Festival
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.
Saturday, September 27 - Hot Wing Contest
Sunday, September 28 - Ninth Annual Lumberjack Festival
Favorite events include the Axe Toss, Single Bucking, Underhand Chop and the Log Rolling Contest
Saturday, October 4 - RiverFire
Tuesday-Saturday, through mid-October, 2pm & 5pm - River Boat Tours
Narrated 90-minute educational tour along the Androscoggin River.

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, September 27 & October 4, 7pm - Java and Jazz with Calico Slim
First and last Saturday of each month

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.

Sammy the Rabbit Concert for Families
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm
Edward Fenn School
160 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-3334
www.itsahabit.com
A concert for kids 3-8 and their families, featuring Sam Renick and his friend Sammy the Rabbit, with a musical message about financial literacy and getting the saving habit. Presented in partnership with the Family Resource Center Financial Literacy Program. Admission by donation. Refreshments provided by the CARE Committee.

Chapel Arts New England Performances, Exhibits
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May-October, 12noon-6pm (and by appointment)
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.
Friday, October 3, 8pm - Concert: Dan Chauvin
Guitarist, singer-songwriter www.myspace.com/danchauvin
Friday, October 10, 4-5pm - Workshop: Intro to Peruvian Instruments and Music with Chimu
Kids and families welcome

RiverFire 2008 on the Androscoggin River
Saturday, October 4, 3-8pm
Rotary Park & Northern Forest Heritage Park
Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-2010 or (603) 752-1272
www.berlinnh.gov
A full afternoon of family fun is highlighted by beautiful fire displays at dusk on the Androscoggin River in Berlin. Free admission to the Heritage Park during the program. Highlight of the celebration is the lighting of bonfires on the historic boom piers in the river from the Heritage Park to the 12th Street bridge. Events include hay rides, musical entertainment, bingo, kiddie carnival, apple pie bake-off, food vendors and a duck race. The Berlin Has Talent Show is at 6pm. Call for more information, or to participate in specific events (such as the Talent Show).

Berlin Quilters Guild
Monday, October 6, 7pm and Saturday, October 11
Community Room of the St. Kieran Center for the Arts
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 on October 24 & 25. For more information, contact Sylvia Charest at rcharest@ne.rr.com or Barb Barbieri at bobarb0104@aol.com.

Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum
Museum hours: Daily, 10am-2pm (call to confirm), 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.
The Society meets on the third Monday of every month in the Vestry of the Gorham Congregational Church unless otherwise noted. Members and visitors alike are encouraged to attend; handicap accessible. For information or a ride, call (603) 466-9491 or Cathy Dick at 466-2196 or email catdick@verizon.net.

Berlin Public Library Programs & Events
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm
Berlin Public Library
270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210
www.berlinpubliclibrary.blogspot.com
Thursdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour
Join Kathy Godin in the Children's Department for stories, snacks, crafts and fun.

Fall 2008 Book Discussion and Lecture Series:
Paint, Marble and Words: Fiction and Art
Wednesday, October 15, 7pm
White Mountains Community College, Fortier Library, Room 127, Berlin
http://wmcclib.blogspot.com
Tracy Chevalier's The Lady and the Unicorn, discussion led by Frumie Selchen
Contact the Berlin Public Library, or the Fortier Library at 752-1113 or email project director Katie Doherty at kdoherty@ccsnh.edu for more information. Books in the series are available to borrow from the Berlin Public Library and the Fortier Library at White Mountains Community College, who are partnering for this project. Funding provided by the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

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.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
Thursday, September 25, 12noon-1pm - Eco-Forum discusses Lynx, Lies and the Law
Jym St. Pierre, Maine Director of RESTORE: The North Woods presents a slide presentation, describing efforts by conservationists to protect the Canada lynx and its habitat. Free and open to the public. Bring your own lunch, or enjoy Flatbread Company pizza.
Thursday, September 25, 7pm - The Allagash: Wild or Mild?
In 2008, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW) in northern Maine could become the first U.S. waterway to lose its "Wild" designation. Jym St. Pierre, Maine Director of RESTORE: The North Woods and chair of Citizens to Protect the Allagash, presents an illustrated slide talk describing efforts by conservationists to defend the wild character of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Saturday, September 27, 7am-5pm - Fall Canoe Trip on Lake Umbagog
Enjoy the splendor of early fall as we explore Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. Call TMCC for reservations. Meet at the Jackson Town Hall.
Saturday, October 4, 9am-12noon - Geology of the Redstone Quarry
Steve Swenson leads this exploration of the history and geology of the Redstone Quarry, one of the most sophisticated stone cutting operations of the past century. Call TMCC for reservations.
Thursday, October 9, 12noon-1pm - Eco-Forum discusses Climate Change
Speaker: Eric Orff, Wildlife Biologist, National Wildlife Federation. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, October 11, 9am-12noon - Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, October 11, 4pm - Harvest Dinner Potluck
Join friends for a local foods feast sharing dishes made from locally grown foods. There will be music, cider pressing, and farmstands featuring foods from our local farmers.
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

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
September Artist of the Month: Debbie Snow
Through September 30 - Heritage Arts Traveling Exhibit
The State Arts Council's Traditional Arts Program offers an exhibit celebrating the music and craft traditions that make up New Hampshire's living heritage. 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).
Thursday, September 25, 3:30pm - Teen Scenes Movie Day
Join us for the film "The Hobbit." For young adults in grades 6 and up; popcorn served.
Friday, September 26, 3pm - Abenaki Baskets
The public is invited to a free program on New Hampshire traditional arts. Basket maker Sherry Gould provides historical background to this fascinating tradition, with images and samples from her extensive basket collection.
Monday, September 29, 6:30pm - Mountain Storytellers Guild
Swap tales, either works in progress or finished stories. The Mountain Storytellers Guild is open to all comers, including those looking for performers, as well as those who enjoy performing. Coffee and tea provided; please bring a goodie to share. The public is welcome; free and open to all. Meets each month (call to confirm date).
Thursday, October 2, 3:30-4:30pm - Teen Advisory Board meets to discuss the current blanket project for Memorial Hospital.
Monday, October 13, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic for Poetry, Storytelling and Acoustic Music
The program includes featured performers and an Open Mic. Adults, teens and older children are welcome to share original and/or favorite poems, songs and stories. Refreshments served. Second Monday of each month - confirm dates.
Through November 6, 10:30am - Fall Story Times
Songs, fingerplays and short books celebrate "Rhyme Time: Fun with Poetry"
Tuesdays - Storytime for 2-year-olds, Wednesdays - Storytime for Babies, Thursdays - Storytime for 3 & 4-year-olds. Guests and older siblings always welcome. No registration necessary.

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.
Thursday, September 25 - Gaelic Storm
Continues to broaden the musical horizons of the Celtic music genre by creating compelling originals and fresh arrangements steeped in Irish traditional melody combined with a unique blend of world rhythms.

Jackson Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday 11am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-2pm; Thursday 11am-8pm; Saturday 10am-1pm
125 Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-9731
www.jacksonvillage.net
Thursday, September 25, 7pm - Investment Discussion: Socially Responsible Investing
Myles Crowe, CPA, CFP outlines this subject, explores the myths surrounding it, and provides you with some informational resources. Free and open to the public; at the Christmas Farm Inn barn.
Thursday, October 9, 3:15pm - Book Group for Grades 4-6
Reading The Willioughbys by Lois Lowry. Books are available at the library. Second Thursday of each month. Free and no registration is required.
Thursday, October 9 - An author's visit with Susan Zizza, discussing her book, Turn of the Twentieth - Early 1900s Northern New England Through the Lens of Photographer Glenduen Ladd. www.susanzizza.com
Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Storytime - Stories, songs and a craft

Programs & Events at North Conway Library
Monday/Tuesday/Friday 12-5pm; Wednesday & Thursday 12-6pm
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961
www.northconwaylibrary.com
Thursday, September 25, 7pm - Slide Presentation
Just over a century ago, an aspiring young female artist picked up a camera and began preserving for posterity the images of her turn-of-the-20th century northern New England world. Buried in a trunk for decades, a collection of her unique photographs and stories has now come to light in Turn of the Twentieth - Early 1900s Northern New England Through the Lens of Photographer Glenduen Ladd, written and published by veteran journalist Susan Zizza - www.susanzizza.com. Held at the Mount Washington Observatory Center, Main Street, North Conway
Friday, October 10, 10:30am - TGIF Book Group discusses Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea. Everybody is welcome.Usually meets the first Friday of every month (call to confirm date).
Saturday, October 11, 8:30am - Bike for Books: A Fall Foliage Bike Tour of the Mount Washington Valley
Every participant can choose a route and pace, since this is a tour and not a race. Pre-registration forms may be picked up at the library or downloaded. Registration the day of the event will be held at the John Fuller School from 8:30-10:30am.

Mt Washington Valley Arts Association Programs, Exhibit and Special Concert
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
Fridays, 9am-12noon, through October 10 - Friday Painters
An informal group of artists that meets weekly in different outdoor locations. The group welcomes artists of all abilities and all media. Artists bring their own supplies and work until about 11:30am, then gathers to see what they've accomplished and offer lighthearted critiques (if desired). In the event of rain, the group meets at the Swift River Covered Bridge in Conway. For more information, call Sharon at (603) 356-0764 or Cindy at (207) 935-4079.
September 26 - Brooks' Place, Carter Notch Road, Jackson, meet at Eagle Mountain House
October 3 - Jenkins' Place, Madison, meet at the junction of Route 153 and Horse Leg Hill Road near Purity Spring Resort
October 10 - Swift River Covered Bridge, Conway
Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 10am-6pm and Monday, October 13, 10am-1pm - Fall Art Show: The Seasons
New works available for purchase. At the Salyards Center for the Arts, 110 Main Street, Conway. Free admission. Also on Saturday evening...
Saturday, October 11, 7:30-9pm - Benefit Chamber Concert: Sights & Sounds of the Arts
View the MWVAA Fall Art Show while enjoying a concert featuring the Lakes Region Woodwind Quintet. Presented in partnership with, and proceeds benefiting, the Salyard Center and White Mountain Musical Arts. Tickets at the door.

Mountain Top Music Programs & Classes
Monday-Friday, 12noon-7pm
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; call or email to register.
Saturday, September 27, 7:30pm - Home Concert Series: Organist Matthias Schmelmer
Featuring music by Bach, Mendelssohn and others, on a Tracker organ. A wine and cheese reception follows the concert. Held in a private home in Jackson; call for tickets and information.
Tuesday, September 30, 4pm until closing - Fundraiser at Flatbread Pizza Flatbread is in the Eastern Slope Inn, North Conway
Mondays, through October 27 (except October 13), 10-10:45am - Preschool Music:
Introductory Class for ages 3-5
Mondays, through December 22, 10:45-11:30am - Introductory Instrument Exploration
Mondays, through December 22, 4-4:45pm - Children's Choir
Mondays, through December 22, 4-4:45pm - Group Guitar Level 1 for ages 6-9
Mondays, through December 22, 4:45-5:30pm - Keyboard Kids - Group class for ages 5-7
Mondays, through October 6, 7-8pm - Novice Orchestra
Mondays, through October 6, 7-9pm - Community Chamber Ensemble
Tuesdays, through December 23, 4-4:45pm - Young Musicians - Group class for grades K-3
Tuesdays, through December 23, 4-4:45pm - Kids Steel Drums - Group class for ages 9-14
Tuesdays, through October 28, 5-5:45pm - Adult Steel Drums - Introductory class for adults
Tuesdays, 6-8pm - Steel Dreams: Steel Drum Band
Tuesdays, through October 28, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers Workshop - Group class
Tuesdays, through December 23, 7:30-8:30pm - Pequawket Brass - Ensemble class
Wednesdays, 4-4:45pm - Strings After School - Group class for ages 7-10
Wednesdays, through October 29, 5:30-6:15pm - Folk Band for Beginners
Wednesdays, through October 29, 6:30-7:45pm - Old Time String Band
Wednesdays, through October 22, 7-9pm - Community Orchestra
Thursdays, through October 30 - 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
Thursdays, through December 18, 4:30-6:30pm - Youth Orchestra - Ensemble class for ages 8-14
Thursdays, through October 30, 7-9pm - Jam Band Recording Class

M&D Productions Appreciation Day Open House
Saturday, September 27, 7pm
Willow Common Mall (next to Bellini's)
1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 662-7591
www.yourtheatre.com
An evening at the new home of M&D Productions includes entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, champagne, guest speakers and a preview of the 2009 season. "Voice of the Valley" winners Rebecca Deschanes, Joel Guilford, and Ryan Deachman will all entertain. RSVP required.

World Fellowship Center Presentations
Programs through September 28
World Fellowship Center
Route 16, between Chocorua & Conway (603) 447-2280
www.worldfellowship.org
Varied lectures, workshops and performances. Check website for program details.

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm
Freedom (603) 539-5176
www.freedompubliclibrary.org
Monday, September 29, 10:30am - Book Club
New members are always welcome. Last Monday of the month, September-June.

Pottery & Crafts at The Artery
The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio
Timberland Plaza, Route 16, North Conway (603) 356-7725 or (602) 452-8257 (cell)
www.arteryinc.com
Sunday, October 5, 6-9pm - Ladies Night
Bring your own beverage and a snack to share. Please call to make your reservation.
Thursday, October 9, 4-6pm - Children's Pumpkin Painting Night
Refreshments served. Please call to reserve your spot before Monday, September 29.
Sundays, 12noon-4pm - Locals Day (specials)

Programs & Events at the Madison Library
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 2-5pm; Tuesday, 10am-5pm; Thursday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
1895 Village Road, Madison (603) 367-8545
www.madison.lib.nh.us
Monday, September 29, 7pm - Book Group Discussion
Diane Ackerman's The Zookeeper's Wife. Books available at the library
Tuesdays, 10:30am-12noon - Drop-in Cribbage
Thursdays, through November 20, 10-11am - Toddler Play Group
For toddlers and caregivers. Meet, mingle and enjoy our new children's room.
Thursdays, through November 20, 11am-12noon - Fall Story Times for Preschoolers
For preschoolers (3 to 5 years old), stories, rhymes and an easy craft.

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
Wednesday, October 1, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm and Monday, October 6, 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. First Monday & Wednesday each month.
Saturday, October 4, 10am - Blessing of the Animals
A multi-denominational team of MWV clergy lead a ceremony to bless you and your pets.
Saturday, October 4, 10am-4pm - Plein Air Artists Paint Out & Wet Paint
Join the NH Plein Air Artists for a Paint Out & Wet Paint Sale. Open to members and non-members, artists paint outdoors on the Museum grounds 10am-2:30pm. They assemble at the Museum's Visitor's Center to sell wet, unframed works of art to the public from 2:30-4pm. Artists contribute 30% of the sale price of each painting to support the Remick Museum. Artists interested in participating in the paint out & sale should download the registration form at the NHPlein Air Artists (www.nhpleinair.com) and return it to NHPlein Air with registration fee.
Saturday, October 4, 5-7pm - Hearthside Dinner
Experience the warmth and charm of an early 19th century hearthside dinner. Costumed interpreters assist participants in preparing a nourishing meal on the hearth using historic recipes and ingredients fresh from the harvest. Intimate gathering of 8 participants. Designed for adult audiences; people age 16 and up are welcome with an adult in attendance. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday, October 11, 10am-12noon - Wood Stove Cooking Workshop
Learn to cook in a wood stove as they did in years past. Young people age 16 and up are welcome with an accompanying adult. Materials are included in the fee. Pre-registration is required. The Museum can take your workshop registration over the phone using a credit card.

Return of the Pumpkin People to Jackson
October 1-20
Throughout greater Jackson area
Jackson (603) 383-9356
www.jacksonnh.com/event/81/Return-of-the-Pumpkin- People
Once again Mt. Washington Valley will be inhabited by dozens of playful pumpkin people, created by local businesses and homeowners. Visitors to the region are encouraged to take a self-guided tour and vote on their favorite pumpkin people display. Maps are available at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and participants can take the self-guided tour at their leisure.

Arts Council of Tamworth Presents Maria Muldaur
Barnstormers Theatre
Tamworth Village (603) 323-8104
www.artstamworth.org
Saturday, October 4 - Legendary Maria Muldaur appears with her Hot Bluesiana Band, performing a blend of blues, R&B and jazz.

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. In addition, orders are being taken for the Jackson Grammar School Art Calendar, as a fundraiser for resurrecting the 150 year-old Trickey Barn.
Friday-Sunday, October 10-12 - 5th Annual Art Sale and Show at the Wentworth Resort Hotel
The event will start off on Friday with an elegant reception and dinner at the Wentworth Hotel, where wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served in the lobby at 6pm. Afterwards, a presentation of 19th century and contemporary art will be on display in the hotel's function tent, with a selection of gourmet foods.All items in the Sale may be purchased at the Reception. The Art Sale and Show will continue on Saturday and Sunday in the Wentworth tent, for which there is no admission charge.

Inclusive Moose Open Mike Coffeehouse
Friday, October 10, 7pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes
30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth (603) 569-2341
inclusivemoose.org
Share your songs, stories or what have you, or just to listen and get a chance to socialize. If you'd like to perform you can sign up in advance, or at the door. Potluck snacks and desserts, so bringing edibles is encouraged (but not required). Second Friday of the month.

Denmark Arts Center Events
Call for hours (to view exhibits)
50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village (207) 452-2412
www.denmarkarts.org
Saturday, October 11, 7pm - Open Mic
All abilities welcome. Second Saturday of each month
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

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.

Chocorua Public Library Events & Programs
Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays & Thursdays, 1-7pm
Route 113, Chocorua (603) 323-8610
www.chocorualibrary.org/events.html
Sunday, October 12, 3pm - Enjoy a fun afternoon of stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts
All are welcome. Second Sunday of each month
Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm - Knitting Group
The library also is open on Wednesdays from 9:30-11am for Koffee Klatch

Conway Historical Society Museum & Programs
By appointment through October 31
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.
October 14 - Annual Dinner and Meeting
Monthly programs are held at the Salyards Center for the Arts beginning at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month (6pm for potluck suppers). All programs are open to the public.

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
Tuesday, October 14, 7pm - Book Discussion
Ingrid Graff from the New Hampshire Humanities Council discusses PD James' mystery novel A Taste For Death.
Books are available at the library, but reading in advance is not necessary to enjoy the presentation. Refreshments served. Discussions are usually on the second Tuesday of the month.

Sign Up Now for Artists' Get-Away Weekend
October 16-19
Bartlett Inn
Route 302, Bartlett (800) 292-2353
www.bartlettinn.com/packages.html
Paint on location in the White Mountains with other artists. Thursday, paint your way up to the Bartlett Inn and gather after dinner in the Inn to chat. After breakfast at the Inn on Friday, head out to paint. Byron Carr (www.cbgallery.com) will do a painting demo for those interested. Saturday is a paint day, followed by pizza and reviewing the paintings. Sunday is breakfast and paint your way home. All skill levels are welcome. Contact the Bartlett Inn to reserve your space.

Dana Clemons White Mountain Photo Gallery
Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Monday, 9am-4pm
The Snowflake Inn
Jackson (603) 383-4300
www.whitemountainphoto.com
Fine art landscape photography. Offering a large selection of unique, award-winning photographs of the White Mountains and surrounding region. Archival prints, matted or tastefully framed.

Cook Memorial Library Events
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm
93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510
http://tamworthlibrary.org
Tuesdays - Storytimes: Stories and Songs for toddlers at 10:30am and Stories and Songs for 3-5 year olds at 1pm. On the first three Tuesdays of each month.
Tuesdays, 2-5pm - History Room open

Square Dance Club
Mondays, 7pm
Conway Elementary School
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.

Bartlett Recreation Classes, Programs & Events
Bartlett Elementary School
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-1952
www.bartlettnh.org/rec.html
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.
Other classes offered. If you would be interested in possibly offering a course for the next session, call Annette Libby, Director, Bartlett Recreation Department.

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.

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
Sundays, 1pm & 2pm
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.

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.
League of NH Craftsmen Studio School Classes
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Gallery, 81 Main Street, Littleton
Littleton Studio School, 21 Mill Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099
www.nhcrafts.org/littleton.htm
Register now for classes; contact Littleton.studio.school@gmail.com. The school is an affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.
Wednesday, September 24, 6-9pm - Pot-luck Delight Basket
This handsome, rectangular basket holds a baking pan, with room for a potholder & serving utensil - or anything else you want to carry. Suitable for all experience levels.
Sunday, September 28, 10am-4pm - Soldering 101
Explains the basics of soldering and how to use a torch properly.
3-6pm - Clay: Throwing 101
Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and November 7 - Adults
Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29 and November 6 - Grades: 7-12
Students learn the basics of throwing on a wheel, and also have the opportunity to explore hand building techniques if interested. Participants will be eligible for Open Studio times.
Saturday, October 4, 10am-4pm - Beyond the Basic Pinch Pot
Many techniques will be demonstrated, including how to create round and thin walled pots; vessels with handles and spouts; and surface decoration. Each student will have the opportunity to create pieces of varying sizes. Firing and glazing the finished pieces will be arranged with the studio staff.
Sunday, October 5, 12noon-4pm - Beyond the Basic Pinch Pot (kids)
Designed for younger students. Same curriculum as adult class.
Sunday, October 5, 1-5pm - Monoprinting
For children 8 & up. Students use a variety of mediums & implements to create one-of-a-kind images. No previous printmaking experience is needed.
Fridays, October 10, 24 & 31 and November 7, 6-9pm - Guided Open Session
A continuation of Jewelry I, students meet weekly to work independently on their own projects, with support from the instructor on design & technical issues. New topics of interest will be suggested for group learning, including bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges & moving parts, cold connections & etching. Prerequisite: Jewelry I or equivalent.
Sunday, October 12, 1-4pm - Make a Pair of Earrings
Open Studio time is available for pottery students registered for fall pottery classes and individuals who have demonstrated experience working with clay. Coordination of the open studio time will be done through the Pottery Coordinator. Prerequisite: Throwing 101 or equivalent experience.

Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre
Daily, various times
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422
www.BethlehemColonial.org
Check website for full description of each film
Sunday-Tuesday, 7:30pm; Wednesdays, 5:30pm (early bird special: 2 for 1); Fridays, 7:30pm; Saturdays, 5:30pm & 8pm - Movies
September 24 - Vicky Christina Barcelona
September 28-October 1 - The Wackness
Thursday, September 25, 6pm - Teen Movie & Pizza Night: Disturbia
Free and open to area teens. Donations gratefully accepted; refreshments for sale.
Friday & Saturday, September 26 & 27, 7:30pm - 11th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
Friday, October 10, 7pm - LIVE! at The Colonial
From folk icon to hot blues mama - the incomparable Maria Muldaur. Opening the evening will be Sarah Brooks with Morris Manning.

WREN & the Gallery at WREN
Daily, 10am-5pm
2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
If your would like your work reviewed for consideration for our 2009 show, please complete an application and submit it to the Gallery at WREN no later than October 31.
Exhibiting through October 14 - The Beauty of the Beast
The newest collection of watercolor artwork by wildlife artist Jeanette Fournier reflects the diversity of animals found in our own surroundings, from neighboring farms to backyards to the forest beyond.
Thursdays, September 25 and October 2 & 9, 6pm - Learning QuickBooks with Gina D'Orazio
Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28 - Wings Event: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Girls 8 to 14 learn how to make mosaic mirrors using ceramic tiles, broken china, old jewelry and found objects. Bring your own small treasures such as buttons, small toys, coins ,etc. Workshops are free, but space is limited; pre-registration required.
Tuesday, September 30, 6pm - FaceBook for Grownups
Please feel free to bring your own WiFi enabled laptop or come by and use a WREN computer. Also, bring a few photos on a disk or a thumb/jump drive.
Wednesdays, October 1-November 19, 4-8pm - Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Program
An eight-week comprehensive business-planning course, with special breakout sessions designed specifically for the business of artists.
Saturday, October 4, 12noon - Special Author Event: Rick Libbey
WREN member Rick Libbey, better known as the Moose Man, offers a slide show presentation and talk filled with fascinating moose facts, sharing tales of his times photographing moose throughout New England. Rick also introduces his new children's book, Rickey & the Moose.
Tuesday, October 7, 6-8pm - Digital Photography with Peter Slattery
This is your opportunity to get a better understanding of the terms and the technology used in digital photography. Ask those questions that frustrate you with your own camera (bring your camera).
Thursday, October 9, 10am-12noon - Say it Passionately! with Jeanne Boisseau
One of the best ways to get the word out about your business is by oral presentation. Learn to be relaxed and confident anywhere, any time that you present your information. Tips for organizing and preparing presentations as well as "getting on the agenda" are included.
Saturday, October 11, 12noon - Special Author Event: Lynda Graham Barbe
Ms. Barbe's 10 nonfiction picture books for children include Spy Hops and Belly Flops and Toad or Frog? Swamp or Bog? as well as a series of holiday books. Her stories describe North American animal species such as black bear, ermine, pileated woodpecker, porcupine, river otter and ruffed grouse and their habitats. Perfect for the K-3 set, but adults may learn something, too.
Tuesday, October 14, 5:30-8pm - Build a Basic Website Using WordPress
This workshop introduces you to the open source blogging tool known as WordPress, demonstrating how you can use this powerful yet easy-to-use tool to create, manage and control your own website.
Thursday, October 16, 6-8 pm - Marketing Your Business with FaceBook
Set up a FB account for your business, explore how you can promote your business and understand the variety of marketing tools available on FaceBook. Bring your own WiFi enabled laptop or use a WREN computer. Also, bring a few photos and your logo on a disk or a thumb/jump drive.
Wednesdays, 3-7pm and Saturdays, 9am-1pm, through mid-October - Local Works Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace - New vendors welcome
Mondays, 12noon-1pm - Yoga with Rose

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, September 25, 7pm - Book Discussion led by Marion Schafer
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by Agatha Christie
Combining murder with rumor, gossip and numerous "red herrings" as clues, this is one of Christie's most controversial mysteries. For more information, contact 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.

White Mountain School Cultural Events Series
Friday, September 26, 7pm
Great Hall of the White Mountain School
371 West Farm Road, Bethlehem (603) 444-2928
www.whitemountain.org
Women in Action Nica Dance Tour
Dance performance featuring traditional dances and music of Nicaragua. The performance also includes the story of Women in Action (WIA), impoverished women living and working in one of the poorest settlements of Managua, Nicaragua. Segments of a video about WIA will also be played throughout the performance.

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
Treasures from Our Attic Exhibit: This month's treasures were discovered while doing an inventory assessment of our Textile-making Collection. An assortment of tailor's tools are featured.
Friday, September 26, 7-8:30pm - Lightning Photography
This program covers various techniques for capturing lightning discharges on camera film, both during the day and at night. Manual camera and thunderstorm basics will be covered, along with basic safety. For ages 12 and up. Learn more and register online.
Monday-Friday at 11am and Daily at 1:30pm - Planetarium Shows

Women in Action Nica Dance Tour
Saturday, September 27
Franconia Community Church
Franconia (603) 823-8421
Dance performance featuring traditional dances and music of Nicaragua. The performance also includes the story of Women in Action (WIA), impoverished women living and working in one of the poorest settlements of Managua, Nicaragua. Segments of a video about WIA will also be played throughout the performance.

8th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts
Saturday, September 27, 10am-4pm
Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-6797
For more information, contact fallfestivalofthearts@hotmail.com.
Live music in the park throughout the day and children's entertainment. A parade (at 2:30pm) features antique fire trucks from Lisbon and surrounding communities to kick off Fire Prevention month of October. All groups are invited to enter a float. This fair showcases local artisans that create in various mediums from fine art to home-grown and homemade food. Enjoy a piece of blue ribbon pie from the Pine Grove Grange pie contest. Lunch cooked onsite by local organizations. Follow the bridge over to Lisbon Town Hall and vote for your favorite piece of art at the Peoples' Art Show. There is a poetry contest at the library. Don't miss the Red Brick Church for a breathtaking Quilt Show, or a tour of the newly restored historic railroad station. The Arts Gallery hosts an open house and bake sale. Visit the power station that sits alongside the Lisbon Falls and don't forget to check out the Open House at the fire station. All the antique fire trucks in the parade will be on display along Main Street before the parade. Call or email for more information.

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.
On exhibit through September 30 - Down My Country Roads
Oil Paintings by Clayton Beck of Brickyard Studio. The show is a compilation of oil paintings which were inspired by things Clayton has seen, stories that he has heard, and/or by the life experiences that he has had and travels he has made down those roads.
Sundays, September 28 & October 12, 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.

Shared Ministry Open House and Dedication
Sunday, September 28, 2pm
Shared Ministry's "White Church"
Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-6056
thesharedministry.com
Ribbon cutting, choir & dedication, refreshments and tours

Visiting Rabbi/Author Leads Book Discussion
Sunday, September 28, 3pm
Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Synagogue Library
39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem (603) 869-5465
www.bethlehemsynagogue.org
Rabbi Hillel I. Millgram presents a book talk and leads a discussion of his new work, Four Biblical Heroines and the Case for Female Authorship: An Analysis of the Women of Ruth, Esther and Genesis 38. Refreshments served. Please RSVP: Marlena Fuerstman, (603) 869-5465 or Eileen Regen, (603) 823-7711.

FloraLatte Artist Exhibits & Receptions
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm
FloraLatte
17 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-7600
www.floralatte.com
On exhibit through the month of September - Painters Louise Savage Tabbut and her daughter Karen Tabbut Wilbur are the featured artists of "Mother and Daughter"

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 October 11 - Canvas and Stone: Art of a Friendship
A joint exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Salee Lawrence & Nancy Diefenbach
Exhibiting October 15-December 31 - Paintings by Edward Kadunc
An exhibit of Kingdom landscapes and interiors.
Wednesday, October 1, 7pm - A Hundred Ways to Love One Hundred Years of Solitude
Amherst Professor Ilan Stavans explores perhaps the single most important Latin American novel, which renewed world literature and reinvented a continent. This First Wednesdays Lecture Series is a Vermont Humanities Council program.
Monday, October 6, 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.
Mondays, 11am - Story Time in the Children's Library. All ages welcome.

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.
Saturday, October 4 - Barbeque & Featured Film about Firefighters

Copper Cannon presents Mo Jo Mountain Fest
Saturday, October 4, gates open at 1pm
Cannon Mountain Ski Area
Route 93 (exit 34C), Franconia (603) 823-8107
www.coppercannon.org
Since 1963, Copper Cannon Camp has provided a free summer camp to over 15,000 low income children from throughout New Hampshire. Dickey Betts, one of the founders of the Allman Brothers Band, and his band, Great Southern, along with The Commander Cody Band and The Boston Hornes featuring Barrence Whitefield will be part of the benefit concert for Copper Cannon. Tickets available online and at MoJo Music Studio, Franconia.

Bethlehem Emergency Services Annual Fall Auction & Ball
Saturday, October 4, 5pm-1am
Elk's Lodge
Route 302, Bethlehem
Auction is from 5-8pm. Thousands of dollars in merchandise to bid on, in addition to a 50/50 raffle. Ball is from 8pm-1am. Music by MIB DJs. Refreshments available. Free admission, open to the public. For more information, contact polive@verizon.net.

Littleton Farmers' Market - Food, Crafts, Entertainment
Sundays, through October 7, 10am-1pm
South bank of the Ammonoosuc River
Littleton (603) 444-2553 or (603) 616-7959
www.littletonmainstreet.org
Farmers (including certified organic growers), craftspeople and food vendors. Locally made handcrafts are also abundant at the market, from fine furniture to jewelry, pottery, fabric and fiber products. Entertainment is a regular feature 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.

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. Check website for full schedule; call for Yoga & Tai Chi classes.
Thursday, October 9, 6:30-8:30pm - Women's Circle
Art, journaling, movement, sound, meditation and other modalities may be offered. All women are welcome. Second Thursday of every month.
Sundays, 6-8pm & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm - World Dance/Sacred Circle Dance
Fridays, 5-6pm - Free Movement Dance
Stretch, breathe, create your own movements to music old & new.

The Frost Place Museum
Daily (except Tuesdays), through October 13, 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.

The Rocks Estate
Open daily, year-round
The Rocks Estate
Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373
www.therocks.org
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.
Trees for Troops Fundraiser - The Rocks has created locally-crafted, all natural birch deer this season as festive decorations and a way to help brighten the holidays for military families. The deer are made at The Rocks of birch wood, pine cones and acorns and are available for sale at The Rocks and other area businesses: Littleton Bike & Fitness and Trackside Farm & Garden Center in Littleton, and Mount Washington Resort's shop, Ladyslippers. Proceeds benefit both the Trees For Troops program and the conservation efforts of the Society for Protection of NH Forests.
Mondays & Wednesdays, through November 5, 5:30-6:45pm - Annual Fall Yoga Program
Yoga classes immersed in stretching, strengthening and relaxing in a unique setting. The first class is free. Mats are provided for the complimentary class. Wear close fitting, comfortable clothes. For more information, please call Katrine at 823-7441.
Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests,

Register Now for Fiddlesticks Fall Art Classes
Fiddlesticks Art Studio
Bethlehem (603) 444-6321
Always welcoming ongoing enrollment; call or email to register: 2reddogs@gmail.com

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.

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.

Performances, Films & Events at Catamount Arts
Monday-Friday, 1-6pm
139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600
www.catamountarts.com
Art Galleries are open, free, Monday-Friday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening.
Nightly, 7pm - Film Series - Second show at 9pm on Saturdays
Mondays 5-6:30pm - Afro-Caribbean with Live Drumming Call (802) 723-4014
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Tango Lessons: "Argentine Tango"
No partner necessary. Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163 for more details.
Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm - Salsa for Beginners Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163
Fridays, 5-6:30pm - Beginner Belly Dancing
Pre-register via email hypzotika@yahoo.com or eknarey@yahoo.com.

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 Ammonoosuc River, features paintings, prints and extreme close-up photographs (Abstractions from Nature) created by retired Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland.

Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
Thursday-Saturday, 12noon-5pm or 10am-2pm
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.
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).
Thursday, September 25, 7pm - Witches, Pop Culture and the Past
Robin DeRosa, professor at Plymouth State University, presents her illustrated program about the Salem Witch mania. Robin will discuss the myths that surround the episode, and the truth - both moral and macabre. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, this program is free and open to the public.

North Country Chamber Players present Harvest Notes Concert
Friday, October 3, 7:30pm
Church of the Messiah (Located directly behind the Woodstock Inn)
North Woodstock (603) 444-0309
www.northcountrychamberplayers.org
North Country Chamber Players present an evening of Bach, Telemann and the much-beloved Debussy Trio. Tickets available at the door, or call for advance reservations. Woodstock Inn Dinner Special: With your reservation for the concert, get 10% off your dinner at the The Station or 20% off at the Clement Room. Be sure to arrive before 6pm.

Classical Music Concert
Thursday, October 9, 7pm
St. Joseph's Church
Church Street, Lincoln
Caroline Long presents a program on the Allen Renaissance Quantum Organ, joined by special guest, soprano Cecile Eisenhauer. The program includes selections from Handel's Water Music Suites and from Messiah, as well as compositions by Bach, Edward Lyte and Stephen Adams, and music from Schindler's List. A new setting of the 23rd Psalm composed by Caroline Long and lighter songs by Cecile Eisenhauer will also be featured. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact ninni5@roadrunner.com

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
On display at Brookside Art Gallery - Clay, Paint and Photo
Featuring the work of local artists Josh Lindgren, Sarah Heidenis and Andrew Tyler
Saturday, October 11, 10am-12noon - Curious Kids
Experiential learning at its most fun. Each week will focus on a different theme.
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.

Warren Historical Society Museum
Most Saturdays & Sundays, July-September (or by appointment)
Water Street, next to Town Common (603) 764-5865 or (603) 787-6058
For more information, contact tedrow@together.net.
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.
Sunday, October 12, 6pm - Membership Meeting
Meetings are held the Second Sunday of each month, April through November in the museum. The public is invited to attend.

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/
October 1-31 - 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).
Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Cultured Purls Knitting Circle - All levels welcome; instruction is available.
Hill Country Abandonment: 19th Century Sandwich
Wednesday, September 24, 7pm
Piermont Town Hall
Piermont
The population of early nineteenth-century Sandwich was prosperous and growing. Farmers, the vast majority of the population, produced a sizeable marketable surplus. However, just before the Civil War the population of Sandwich, and much of New England, declined precipitously. What happened to the inhabitants of Sandwich? Learn how this community reflected a region-wide "abandonment" of hearth and home. Marcia Schmidt Blaine, Plymouth State University, presents this program which is co-hosted by the Piermont Public Library and the Piermont Historical Society. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, this program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Margaret Ladd at (603) 272-4967.

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.
On exhibit through September 25 - 2008 Alumni Hall/Al Stevens Memorial Photography Contest
View the winning and selected photos of images of the Lower Cohase/Upper Valley region "As You've Never Seen It Before"

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
Tuesday, September 30, 7pm - Sprightly Steps: New Hampshire's Contra and Square Dancing Traditions (at the First Congregational Church)
If you would rather dance than eat, if you hanker after live fiddle tunes, if you crave the merriment of plain old kitchen junkets, then it's time to bring your two left feet to the celebration of country folks' old-time frolics. Adam R. Boyce, Williamstown, VT, fiddler and caller. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, this program is free and open to the public.

Acoustic Folk, Anti-Folk and maybe even a Jug Band
Saturday, October 4, 7pm
Oliverian School Meeting House (white building on the top of the hill)
Route 25, Pike (between Haverhill and East Haverhill) (603) 989-3246 or 989-5105
www.peteradriel.com/home.html
Peter Adriel is an acoustic folk artist from Illinois who has released three albums of original music. Also playing at this public concert will be "P vs NP," which can be described as an anti-folk duo consisting of the Oliverian math and music teachers, performing original works from their first release, "What is known cannot be so, what is so cannot be known." A performance by the Oliverian School Jug Band is tentatively scheduled as well. They are currently working on songs ranging from Johnny Cash to the Beastie Boys in a jug band format.

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.
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, September 24, 4pm - Pruning Trees & Shrubs
A demonstration with Steve Sweedler, PSU Horticulturalist. Outdoors - dress accordingly. Beginning Monday, September 29, 6:45pm - Daughter/Mother* Book Club
*Or a favorite woman friend. Discussion leader: Mary Ann McGarry. Monthly discussions through May, for girls in grades 6 & 7. Call to register, and for more information. Enrollment is limited.
Wednesday, October 1, 7pm - Author Visit
Award-winning author Joseph Monninger will speak and read from his latest works, The Letters ( co-authored with Luanne Rice) and Hippie Chick, his second young adult novel. A reception and book signing will follow. Sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association
Saturday, October 4, 9am-3pm - October Book Sale
Books, videos/DVDs, books on tape, puzzles; plenty of children's materials, too. Extra hands would be welcome to help; please call the library. Sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association
Thursdays, October 9-November 13, 4-6pm - Dr. Manuel Marquez-Sterling presents History's Tall Tales: Gilgamesh to Daniel Webster
Why do some become legends while others are forgotten? Program is free; registration is requested due to limited space. Sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association.
Mondays, 10am - Toddler Time for parents and children up to 36 months
Sessions, with stories, singing and movement, followed by playtime.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10am - Preschool Storyhours for ages 3 to 5
The program will consist of stories, music, arts & crafts and a snack.

White Mountain Study Group, Special Events
Wednesday, September 24, 7pm
Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
101 Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth (603) 536-8908
www.starrkingfellowship.org
Special Event: Nica Dance Tour
Dance performance featuring traditional dances and music of Nicaragua. The performance also includes the story of Women in Action (WIA), impoverished women living and working in one of the poorest settlements of Managua, Nicaragua. Segments of a video about WIA will also be played throughout the performance.
Learn about traditional practices with the dowsers. Discussion followed by a featured speaker. Second Monday each month.

White Mountain Toastmasters Club
Wednesdays, 7pm
Common Man Inn
Plymouth (603) 744-5036
www.toastmasters.org
September 24 - Humorous Speech Evaluation Contest
Toastmasters International is a non-profit, educational organization that empowers people to develop their personal and public speaking skills in a warm, supportive and fun setting. Guests are welcome to attend meetings free to decide if they are interested. Meets second, third and fourth Wednesday evenings each month, unless otherwise posted. For more information, email or call Sheila Oranch.

PSU & Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events
Monday-Friday, 12noon-5pm
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth (603) 535-2614 or (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
silver.plymouth.edu
Thursday-Saturday, September 25-27 & October 2-4, 8pm and September 27 & October 5, 2pm - Student Theatre presents Hamlet, Shakespeare's classic tale of revenge
Friday, September 26, 7pm - Eagle Pond Authors' Series: Lucie Brock-Broido
Ms. Brock-Broido, director of poetry at Columbia University, is author of three collections of poetry and has received numerous honors and fellowships. Introduced by Eagle Pond Artistic Director Donald Hall. Free (ticket required), followed by a reception and book signing. At Smith Recital Hall
Sunday, September 28, 1pm - Concert at Smith Recital Hall: Trio Veritas
Selections by Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn and Dvorak on piano, violin and cello
Sidore Lecture Series - Activism for the 21st Century (at 7pm):
Monday, September 29 - Political Activism and New Technology
Zephyr R. Teachout discusses some of the not so pie-in-the-sky fantasy political tools of the near future. Teachout, visiting assistant professor of law at Duke University, is an internationally-recognized expert on the impact of the internet on electoral politics and government.
Tuesday, October 7 - Kathryn Blume: Arts, Activism and Inspiration
All Sidore events are free and open to the public; advance reservations are recommended. Each talk is followed by a reception with refreshments. For more information, call 535-2501.
Saturday, October 4, 8pm - Howie Day
Howie Day is an American singer-songwriter born in Bangor, Maine who performs with an acoustic guitar. He uses various foot pedals to make it sound as if a full band is on stage.
Tuesday, October 14 - Faculty Jazz Concert: Jazz Standard Time

Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Campus Exhibits
Plymouth State University
Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2614
www.plymouth.edu/gallery/
On exhibit through October 11 at Drerup Gallery - Faculty Exhibition
The annual Faculty Exhibition celebrates and honors Plymouth State University faculty as active artists and cultural agents while inviting an ongoing dialogue with these artists, their works of art, and each viewer.
Exhibiting through November 21 - American Politics 2008 - A View in Prints
Printmakers from New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont present works on the state of the American political scene in collaboration with Art of Democracy, a national coalition of political art exhibition taking place in fall 2008. At Lamson Library and Learning Commons. For more information, contact David Beronä, Director of Lamson Library, at (603) 535-2817 or daberona@plymouth.edu. Library hours are online at library.plymouth.edu.
Through October 1 at 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. www.plymouth.edu/news/fullstory.php?number=6372

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, September 26, 10am-12noon - Writing Group with Nylah Lyman
Participants work to discover or improve creative writing talents in a supportive, encouraging environment through the use of writing prompts, skills-building and group critique. All levels, including beginners, and styles are welcome; emphasis is currently on poetry and short-stories. Pre-registration is required; please call or email Lauren.
Friday, September 26 - 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, September 27, 1-4pm - Veggie Oil Conversion w/KTM
Saturday, September 27, 4-6pm - Circle Dance with Jan Nash
Join us for our monthly circle dance, held every fourth Saturday of the month (verify date). Circle dance is followed by a potluck- bring a friend and a dish to share. Beginners are certainly welcome and encouraged to learn circle dance in this fun, supportive environment.
Sunday, September 28, 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).
Friday, October 3 - First Friday Pizza & A Movie: Spirited Away
Wood-fired whole wheat pizza followed by a film to raise social and environmental consciousness. All you should eat pizza from 5:30-7pm. Films start at 7pm and are free.
Sunday, October 5, 10am-1pm - Farm Feast Breakfast and Open House
All-You-Can-Eat breakfast featuring local and environmentally/socially-conscious products. A yoga class is offered from 9-10am before breakfast, and New Moon Reiki Share at 1:30pm. Tour the working, organic farm at 1pm during the Open House. First Sunday of each month.
Sunday, October 12, 3pm - Annual Member Celebration Dinner
Not a member yet? Join, or renew your lapsed membership.
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
Friday evenings
Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
September 26 - Frank Brewster
October 3 - Lisa Young Band
October 10 - Peter Lawlor

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 September 27, 9:30am-4:30pm - Autumn Festival
Wildlife expert and enthusiast Warner Shedd, author of Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind, presents a program at 1pm about myths and misconceptions concerning wild animals. As part of the on-the-trail activities during our Autumn Festival, wildlife artist, writer and naturalist Rosemary Conroy will be doing live drawing and painting demonstrations. She'll also be available to answer your questions about art and animals. An exhibit of Rosemary's artwork will be on display.
Also on September 27, the Science Center will participate in the fourth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Visitors can download the Museum Day Admission Card and bring two people per household to the Science Center's Autumn Festival for free. Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors.
For a complete list of all programs and for registration information, call or visit the website.

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.

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.
Wednesday, October 1, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class - First Wednesday each month
Mondays, 9:45-11am - Tai Chi and Dao Yin
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9am - Computer Classes
Wednesdays, 9am - Central NH Artists
Thursdays, 9-11:30am - Knitting and Crochet Class
Bring ideas and work to be completed. Materials provided. If you have available frames & hooks to loan, bring them in.
Thursdays, 1pm - Quilting Class
Fridays, 11am - Genealogy

A Love Supreme: An Evening of COOOOL Berklee Jazz
Friday, October 3, 7:30-9:30pm
Foster Hall, Common Man Inn
Plymouth (603) 526-7144
www.katcompany.org
John Coltrane tribute featuring The Willy Rodriguez Quartet
Jazz Mingle from 6:15-7:15pm - Bring your instrument and play jazz standards with these talented Berklee musicians. All proceeds benefit Kearsarge Arts Theatre Company. Dessert buffet & cash bar. Please call Cheryl Devoe at (603) 526-7144 to reserve a space.

Annual Plymouth Fall Art Show
Saturday, October 4, 9am-4pm
Plymouth Town Common
Plymouth (603) 536-1182
www.friends-of-the-arts.org
Join Friends of the Arts on the Plymouth Town Common for this annual event. Some of the most outstanding artists from all over New England display their fine art, most of which can be purchased. Two-dimensional art in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, mixed media, and pastels will be exhibited and sold by the artists from the Artistic Roots gallery, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the mission of Artistic Roots. Bring the family, and enjoy the great outdoors and some very beautiful works of art. Music, refreshments, prizes. Rain or shine.

Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Open daily 10am-6pm
Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center
Campton Falls Marketplace, Routes 49 and 175, Campton (603) 726-7101
www.artisticroots.com
Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. Numerous classes available; check website for details. Pre-registration and advance payment is required for all classes. Visit or call the gallery to register or request a brochure or registration form.
We currently have openings for introductory level and full-time member artists and artisans. Our new Introductory Level is designed to allow artists and artisans time to test the waters as a gallery member without committing to full member responsibilities. Artistic Roots can provide you with mentoring, workshops and support to help you improve your creative and business skills while providing an outlet for your work.
Saturday, October 4, 9am-4pm - Annual Plymouth Fall Art Show

Cardigan Mountain Art Association Fall Art Show & Events
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm
Cardigan Mountain Art Association Art Gallery
Corner of Route 4 & Depot Street, Canaan (603) 523-7292
www.cardiganart.org
On display through October 31 - Seasonal Gifts
Exhibiting through November 7 - CMAA Fall Show
Saturday, October 4, 2pm - Corn Maze Tour

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. 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
50 works under glass of White Mountain art from 1848 to 1948 prints, engravings, lithographs, watercolors, chromolithographs and pastels.
Sunday, October 5, 10am-4:30pm - 3rd Annual Fall Foliage Festival
Carriage rides, arts and craft demonstrations, kids activities, Eyes on Owls live animal demonstration, festive food, live music, and more to celebrate the fall.
Monday-Thursday, October 13-16 - Watercolor Workshop
4-day workshop on watercolor in the landscape taught by Ann Lindsay. Registration at www.annlindsay.org

Sandwich Historical Society Programs
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269
www.sandwichhistorical.org
The Society's museums include 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 hunting, fishing, hiking, sports, camping, recreation, scouting, winter activities, and water activities.
Friday, October 10 - Last day Elisha Marston House is open for the season
Saturday, October 11, 10am-4pm - Transportation Museum Open House
View the Society's collection of historic vehicles in the Quimby Barn
Saturday-Monday, October 11-13 - Exhibit: Seasons in Sandwich
Display in the Craft Building during the Sandwich Fair

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.
Sunday, October 12, 5pm - Dinner In A Bowl
Held at the Booster Clubhouse

The Art Barn
Saturdays & Sundays, through Columbus Day weekend, 10am-5pm, and by chance or 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.

Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows
Mondays, through November 24, 10am-12noon, 1-3pm and 5-7pm
Moultonboro Historical Society, Lamprey House
Route 25, Moultonboro (603) 476-5507
www.estellensmith.com
Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Ms. Smith also offers private art lessons.
Through November 24 - Art Classes: "Learn to draw what you see not what you think you see" Progress to colored pencils, charcoals, pastels to watercolors. Call for more details.

Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery
Monday to Saturday 10 -5, Sunday 12-5
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.
On exhibit - Jennifer Hodges and Marian Purviance share the spotlight to show their newest work. Hodges exhibits a series of mountain paintings while Purviance's work is garden landscape-based.
Also on exhibit: Best in Show, Maine artist Alex Rheault's installation made from chewed dog toys. The piece explores the relationship of man and his companion animals. A group endeavor, the installation arranges what has been disarranged by canine fun.

Holderness Free Library Programs & Events
Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday & Saturday, 8am-12noon; Wednesday, 9am-8pm; Friday, 9am-5pm
Routes 113 and 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066
www.holdernesslibrary.org
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.

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.

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.

Holderness Historical Society Programs
Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm (or by appointment)
Route 3, Curry Place, Holderness
(603) 968-3023 or (603) 968-9898
www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nhgrafto/
Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with a 6pm pot luck supper and a 7:30pm program.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

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

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