ArtsNorth Calendar
Summer - Issue 78
August 6-19, 2009
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Help Us Promote North Country Culture! We're working with partners throughout northern New Hampshire to keep residents and visitors informed about the many cultural opportunities our region offers. If you have great photos of cultural events or activities, and would like to have them used to promote the region while highlighting your organization (or your own artistry), please send them to us or contact us with questions and ideas. We're also developing online maps marking Alliance members' venues and suggesting cultural tours of the region. We'd love to hear your ideas about the most interesting cultural sites and experiences in the North Country. Call us at 323-7302 or email us at info@aannh.org with your suggestions.

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Happy mid-summer! 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 details and hours prior to attending events or visiting sites. 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). You can purchase or renew your membership online.

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 our online calendar and our email bulletins. You can simply add events@aannh.org to your press list. Please take the time to review your listing, both in the bulletin and the online calendar, and forward corrections to events@aannh.org.

The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering August 20-September 9, is August 11.

"Songs from America's Past" featured Thursday, August 13 at Weeks State Park: Join musician and scholar Jeff Warner for a great evening of American music beginning at 7pm in the Great Room of the Summit Lodge of Weeks State Park. Warner draws from musical traditions from the lumber camps of the Great North Woods to the whaling ports of New England. His songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, bring us the "latest news from the distant past." The program, free and open to the public, is presented by the Weeks State Park Association in partnership with the Arts Alliance and is one of a series of weekly programs sponsored by the Association in cooperation with the NH Division of Parks and UNH Cooperative Extension. After the concert, If the sky is clear, everyone is invited to observe the Perseid meteor showers with Clare Long, interpretive education specialist with the USDA Forest Service. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and warm coat or sweater. Weeks State Park is located on the east side of Route 3, approximately 2 miles south of Lancaster, NH.

Don't miss all the world-class programs our members present throughout the summer, from theater to chamber music and visual arts. Be sure to pick up a copy of "Arts, Culture & Heritage in the White Mountains," our brochure highlighting more than 30 Arts Alliance member organizations, large and small, and the performances and events they're presenting. Let us know if you need multiple copies for guests. Our thanks to Northway Bank, whose support has made this year's brochure possible.
Connecticut River Artisans Group Exhibits & Programs
Various locations
(603) 237-8119 or (603) 237-8882 or (802) 266-3687
www.connecticutriverartisans.org
The Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) is a grass-roots group of oil, watercolor and acrylic artists from Pittsburg, Colebrook, West Stewartstown, northern VT and Coaticook, PQ. Its mission is to promote the visual arts and provide support to new and established artists.
CRAG member Deborah Sargent is the August artist of the month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH). The Artist of the Month program is a collaborative effort between the UCVH and CRAG.
Saturday, August 15, 10am-3pm - Pittsburg Old Home Day Exhibit
Deadline for entry form submission for the People's Choice Contest is August 8.

Colebrook Public Library Book Discussion
126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808
www.colebrook-nh.com
Thursday, August 13, 6:30pm
Book discussions are held the second Thursday of the month and are open to all. Books are available at the library.

Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods Shoppe
Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday, 10am-5pm and Friday, 10am-6pm
Additionally: July 6-September 28, Mondays, 10am-3pm
110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302
www.fiddleheadsusa.com
Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums.
Through November 8 - Artisan Spotlight
Twice-monthly events showcasing many talented local artists and craftspeople and offering the opportunity to meet them and watch them at their craft. All artisans will have expanded inventories for sale and will be on hand to answer questions regarding their work.
Saturday, August 15, 10am-5pm - Fran Bigney, Photography

Pittsburg's 83rd Old Home Day
Saturday, August 15
Town Park & Farnham Church Community Hall
Main Street, Pittsburg (603) 237-8939
www.northcountrychamber.org/Calendar.htm
10am-3pm - Old Home Day Exhibit by the Connecticut River Artisan Group
10am-3pm - Pittsburg Historical Society Open House (at Pittsburg Town Hall)
11am - Parade down New Hampshire's longest Main Street
2-3pm - Fishing Derby (at Lower Village Kids' Pond)
Children's activities throughout the day: entertainer Steve Lindholm, bounce house, pony rides and much more.

Pittsburg Historical Society Museum
Saturdays, July & August, 1-3pm
In old Town Hall, across from the Police Station
Main Street, Pittsburg (603) 538-6342
Pittsburg was once an independent entity known as the Indian Stream Republic. In 1832 the United States and Canada could not agree on which country owned the land, so the settlers of the region established their own nation.
Saturday, August 15, 10am-3pm - Pittsburg Old Home Day Open House

Summer Festival Seeks Artists, Crafters, Performers, Vendors
Festival takes place Sunday, August 16, 1-7pm
North Country Community Recreation Center
33 Rec Center Road, Colebrook (603) 237-4019
For more information, contact nccrc@myfairpoint.net
The festival will include musical performers, art exhibits, a flea market and a barbecue. Organizers are looking for people who would like to perform, display and sell arts/crafts and sell items in the flea market. There is a nominal fee for a table at the flea market. Sign up to participate in the Summer Festival by calling or coming by the Rec Center (ask to speak to Farran Tileston, Lori Morann or Christine Charman).

Cohos Trail Association International Trail Inauguration
Tuesday, August 18, 9am
Chartierville Rest Area (located a few hundred feet after Canadian Customs)
www.cohostrail.org/sentiers.html
Celebrate the Sentiers Frontaliers hiking club of Quebec's inauguration of the new trail segment, which links the Cohos Trail of Coos County and the Sentiers Frontaliers of Quebec with an international trail. From the Pittsburg, NH border, it is now possible to cross into Canada and continue all the way to the observatory atop Mont Megantic, approximately 50 miles from Pittsburg. Call Lainie or Pete Castine at (603) 538-6777 for more information.

Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum
Through September 30, 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, documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s. The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era.

Errol Heritage Commission Historical 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
Come visit this new display of old photos -- a peek into the rich historic past of the area.

NH Heritage Arts Traveling Exhibit
July through September
Great North Woods Interpretive Center
Route 3, 2 miles north of Colebrook
Visit "Discovering Heritage Arts in New Hampshire" to learn about dog sledding, blacksmithing, contra dancing and more. The exhibit is drawn from educational activities on the New Hampshire Folklife Website (www.nh.gov/folklife), developed by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts' Traditional Arts Program. For more information, contact Lynn Martin Graton at lynn.j.graton@dcr.nh.gov or (603) 271-8418.

Alice M Ward Memorial Library & Canaan Historical Society
Monday-Wednesday, 12noon-5pm; Thursday, 12noon-6pm; Friday, 10am-4pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon
Alice M Ward Memorial Library
27 Park Street, Canaan, VT (802) 266-7135
The Canaan Historical Society's museum, located on the second floor of the Library, is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during Library hours. Tours of the museum are available, as is assistance for individuals interested in doing genealogical research.
A Special Summer 2009 exhibit explores the Ethan Allen furniture factory in Beecher Falls, VT. The history of Ethan Allen at its birthplace unfolds in old photographs, historical accounts, newspaper and magazine clippings, as well as artifacts and original pieces from the factory, including miniature pieces of bedroom, office and dining room furniture from the 45 line that were made especially for the 1965 World's Fair.

Colebrook Area Historical Society
By appointment
2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall
17 Bridge Street, Colebrook 603) 237-4470
www.northcountrychamber.org
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.
Weathervane Theatre, Patchwork Players & Theatre Camp
Through September 5, almost every night, 8pm
Route 3, Whitefield (603) 838-6072
www.weathervanetheatre.org
Professional mainstage shows in an alternating/rotating calendar that offers a different show almost every night. The 2009 season presents: Bubble & Squeak, Hairspray, Doubt - a parable, The Producers, Curtains, Blithe Spirit, Sweeney Todd and Ain't Misbehavin'.
Fridays, 1pm - Weathervane Children's Theatre Patchwork Players Program
Patchwork Players present a summer of classic tales with a Weathervane twist, designed for our youngest (and young at heart) North Country audiences. www.weathervanetheatre.org/b_pwi_a_patchwork.php
Monday-Friday, through August 22, 9am-5pm - Windsock Theatre Camp for Kids
Advanced and leadership skills for ages 14-17. Make new friends, work with experienced professionals and staffers, learn new skills and develop new talents. Campers end each session with a show of their own on the Mainstage. www.weathervanetheatre.org/pdf/WvCampA2009.pdf

Old Mill Studio & Artisans Classroom
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm (also "by chance")
On the Common
36 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-8778
www.oldmillstudio.com
Featuring original art & contemporary crafts of northern NH & VT artists, and classes to capture the creative spirit. Check the website for a complete listing of classes & workshops. Preregistration required - at least a week ahead is preferred. Now open: Stitch at the Old Mill Studio, social club & fabric supply center
Create it Today! - Tell the Mill what your group would like to do and perhaps a custom class can be designed. Check website for a list of suggestions.
For Teens and Adults:
Wednesdays, August 5 & 19, 3:30-5:30pm - Open Basket Networking Group
Bring your current project, share ideas, receive/give encouragement. Donation to cover tea, etc. First and third Wednesday of each month.
Friday, August 7, 5-7pm - First Friday Artist Reception
Receptions featuring individual artist or artist groups. Light refreshments & usually live music. First Friday of each month.
Saturday, August 8, 9am-12noon - Bag Lady Series
One time workshop each month to make a purse that reflects your personality. Second Saturday each month.
Saturdays, August 8, 15 & 22, 10am-12noon - First Quilt: Beginning Quilting by Machine
The course is designed to take a beginner from the very basics (fabric selection, use of tools, tips and technique) to a complete small quilt.
Saturday, August 8, 10:30am-12:30pm - Watercolor Group
Having a problem with getting the effect you want in watercolor? Tina Clark can help! Bring your painting, etc. for guidance & encouragement. Second Saturday each month.
Sunday, August 9, 11am-1pm - Beginner Pottery
Handbuilding & introduction to the potter's wheel; includes glazing and information about firing.
Thursday, August 13, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursday Networking Craft Group
Bring your current project, share ideas, receive/give encouragement. Second & fourth Thursday of each month.
Instruction available by appointment - Beginner Basket
Open Pottery Studio - Once familiar with classroom routines, you're welcome to use the equipment.
For Kids:
Thursday, August 6, 10-11:30am - Kids Basket
Make a basket using traditional techniques as reed is soaked, warped and woven.
Fridays, August 7, 14 & 21, 10-11:30am - Kids Clay
Pinch, coil, slab-play with earth clay.
Fridays, August 7, 14 & 21, 10-11:30am - Art Play Group
Story, songs, art exploration, socialization for 3-5 year-olds and a parent.
Fridays, August 7, 14 & 21, 6-8pm - Learn to Sew
"Pajama Party" for 10 years through teens. Explore basic sewing skills for the young seamstress (or tailor) as you put together a pillow case, a ditty bag and pajama sleep shorts.

Weekly Lancaster Band Concerts
Wednesdays, 8pm, August 5 & 12 (final)
Bandstand, Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-4681
www.northerngatewaychamber.org
Anyone is welcome to come and play. In case of rain, will be held in Church. Funded by donations. Pie and soda for sale by Lancaster Congregational Church.

Free Family Movies at Rialto Theatre
Fridays, Call for show times
TBA Theatres - Rialto Theatre
80 Main Street (Route 2), Lancaster (603) 788-4499
www.tbatheatres.com
Five films for the whole family at no cost.
August 7 - Paul Blart Mall Cop
August 14 - Hotel for Dogs

Twin Mountain Summer Music Series
Saturdays, 7-8:30pm
Twin Mountain Bandstand
School Street (intersection Routes 3 & 302), Carroll (603) 846-5522 or (800) 682-7222
www.twinmountain.org
The Twin Mountain Summer Music Series features free family entertainment by local and regional bands. Rain venue is Twin Mountain Town Hall, School Street. Bring blankets and chairs; food and drinks available.
August 8 - Still Kickin
August 15 - Bobbie and Me

Summer Band Concerts on Whitefield Common
Monday, August 10, 8pm (final)
Whitefield (877) 788-2530 or (603) 788-2530
www.whitefieldnh.org
Local musicians playing from a lovely old bandstand. Bring a chair or blanket; free of charge.

North Country Poetry Workshop
Tuesday, August 11, 6pm
For more information, contact skylake5@myfairpoint.net
Poets gather and share their writing, critique each poem and provide tips on publishing and resources. The workshop meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday. For more information and locations, email or call Valerie Herres at (603) 788-3734.

Happenings at The Mount Washington
Listed events are open to the public. Call for details.
The Mount Washington Resort
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752
www.mtwashington.com/activities/event
Wednesday, August 12 - Simi Winemaker's Dinner
August 14-16 - Roaring '20s Weekend
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 maps and images.

John Wingate Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs
Thursdays, 7pm, unless otherwise noted
Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park
Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004
www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/WeeksSummerProgra ms09.pdf
Come early and bring a picnic supper, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Most programs are free and the public is invited.
August 13 - Concert: Jeff Warner, followed by star-gazing. See details at the top of this bulletin.

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, August 19, 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 - Wonderplay
Stimulate your child's senses through song, stories, fingerplays. For ages birth through 3 years.
Wednesdays, 3-4pm - LEGO Club - No age limit or restriction, just bring your imagination
Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour and activities for ages 3-5 years

Jefferson Historical Society Museum
Thursday & Sunday, June 28-Columbus Day, 1-4pm
900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-7021
www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/jefferson.php
Collection is housed in an 1868 church on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. Permanent exhibits include early life in Jefferson, the life of Thaddeus Lowe, the Cherry Mountain Slide, and the Waumbek Hotel photographs and memorabilia.

Whitefield Historical Society Museum
Thursdays, through September, 2-4pm (also by appointment)
Downstairs in 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.

Lancaster Historical Society
By appointment
Holton-Wilder House
226 Main Street (southerly intersection of Routes 2 and 3), Lancaster (603) 788-3004
The facility consists of the 1780 Holton-Wilder House and a new post and beam barn. The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday each month at the museum.

Farmers & Crafters Market in Whitefield
Fridays, 4-7pm (except when it rains)
On the Common, Whitefield (603) 788-4514 or (603) 837-8778
All crafters and farmers are more than welcome. Call for more information and/or space.

Lancaster Farmers' Market
Saturdays, through October 10, 9am-12noon
Centennial Park
Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3391
www.whitefieldnh.org
Jewelry, wool, herbalist, soap, quilter, artists, fresh local produce, baked goods, cut flowers, plants, photography, embroidered pillows, woodwork, baskets and more. Rain or shine.
Appalachian Mountain Club
Programs on Saturdays, 8pm and at other times; schedule subject to change
Appalachian Mountain Club Visitor Center
Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721 x 119
www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/
Check website for full listing of activities. All programs are open to the public; many are free.
Thursday, August 6 - Changing Visibility in the White Mountains: How Much is a Clear View Worth?
John Halstead, PhD, is a professor and chair of the Department of Resource Economics at UNH..

Northern Forest Heritage Park Wingzilla
Call for hours
961 Main Street, Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-7202
www.northernforestheritage.org
Featuring a three-acre site with waterfront access and walkways, an outdoor amphitheater, a full-size circa-1900 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, open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, offers original arts, crafts and gifts.
Saturday, August 8, from 10am - River Day/Wingzilla
A chicken-wing cook-off and horseshoe tournament - visit the website for mouth-watering details and to enter competitions. Free admission. Music all day, children's activities including log-rolling competition, crafts and face painting. Highland Farm alpacas & Roy Family Farm llamas & goats. Stay for the Northern Forest Paddlers Film Fest - a celebration of kayaking and canoeing. Canoe & kayak demonstrations & race.
Narrated River Boat Tours are offered Tuesdays through Saturdays at 2pm at the boat dock, rain or shine. Advanced reservations recommended.

Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings & Sew Days
Saturday, August 8, 9am
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 at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at St. Kieran. A Sew Day is held on the Saturday following the Monday meeting, at 9am. All are welcome to join or visit the guild at these meetings.

Randolph Public Library Programs & Randolph Colloquy Events
Library open Saturdays & Mondays, 10am-12noon; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm
Town Hall building
Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408
www.randolph.nh.gov/Local Interest.htm
Saturday, August 8, 7:30pm - Early Camps on the Northern Peaks
Recently acquired photos will show Crag Camp as it was first built in 1909. Judy Hudson, Randolph Mountain Club historian, will present a lecture-slide show accompanied by dramatic readings from original sources. The material is drawn from her forthcoming book, Peaks & Paths: A Centennial History of the Randolph Mountain Club. Held at the Randolph Town Hall. For more information, contact Gail Scott at 466-5498.
Tuesdays, 5pm - Yoga Classes (call Michelle Cormier at 466-5841)
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - Bridge (call Jean Mallick at 466-2547)
Wednesdays, 10-11am - Storytelling

Gorham Summer Concert Series on The Common
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Gorham Town Common
Intersection Routes 16 & 2, Gorham (603) 466-3322
www.gorhamnh.org/news/summer% 20concert.htm
August 11 - NOTEable Decades
August 18 - Tammy Jackson Band (Community BBQ, 5-7:30pm)
No dogs are allowed on the Town Common.

Berlin Concerts at the Bowling Center
Wednesdays, through August 26, 6-8pm
Bowling Center parking lot, 283 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5250
www.berlinnh.gov
August 12 - Tim Dion
August 19 - Bill Adams & Denise Doucette
Concerts are free of charge.

Chapel Arts New England
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.
Sunday, August 16, 4pm - Music In the Great North Woods Classical Concert
Internationally performing pianists Michie Akin and David Westfall, playing works by Galuppi, Haydn, Mozart, Chopin and Schumann on the 1863 Erard piano. Admission is by donation, a benefit concert for the newlyformed non-profit group which is bringing classical concerts to the North country. musicinthegreatnorthwoods@earthlink.net

Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum
Open through Columbus Day, call or email several days in advance to check on schedule
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.
Thursday, August 20, 6:30pm - Membership Meeting
The Society generally meets on the third Thursday of every month in the Vestry of the Gorham Congregational Church unless otherwise noted. Members and visitors alike are encouraged to attend; handicap accessible. If you would like more information, or need directions or a ride, call (603) 466-9491 or Cathy Dick at 466-2196 or email catdick@verizon.net.

St. Kieran Center for the Arts Programs
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. There is no admission fee for exhibits, but donations are appreciated.
Monday-Friday, through September 25 - The Robert Hughes Retrospective Exhibition
St. Kieran is hosting a large-scale, retrospective art exhibition honoring and celebrating the life and works of sculptor, woodcut artist and master teacher Robert Hughes. The exhibition is a tribute to the life's work of one of the North Country's most beloved and respected artists.
August 21 - St. Kieran's Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament at the Androscoggin Valley Country Club. For more details, call Jaimie at 752-2044.

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.
Available for sale: "A Postcard History of Berlin."

Berlin Public Library Programs & Events
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm
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.

Kid's Jamboree Summer Program in Berlin
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Berlin Recreation Department
672 First Avenue, Berlin (603) 752-2010
www.berlinnh.gov/Pages/BerlinNH_Recreation/index
Enroll your your 6 to 13-year old in one or more weeks of Kids Jamboree and there will be plenty for them to do this summer. Youngsters will be involved in games, sports, crafts, special events, bowling, library visits and more. Weekly discounts for extra family members. Call for more details.

Salvation Army Arts Programs
New Hampshire Corps Community Center
15 Cole Street, Berlin (603) 752-1644
Call or email Debora.Coolidge@use.salvationarmy.org for schedule & details.
Musical arts, including drama, singing company, sacred dance and timbrels for all ages.

Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company Summer Season
Tuesday-Sunday, through August 31, 8pm
Performing at the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776
www.mwvtheatre.org
North Conway's professional summer musical theater presents five lively Broadway musicals. Parking at Mt. Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center.
Through August 15 - Blood Brothers
Unforgettable musical drama opened in London in 1988, and is still running. Rated PG
Sunday, August 9 - Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company Friends of the Bartlett Library Fundraiser
Purchase a full price ticket to the Blood Brothers performance and $5 of each ticket will be donated to help support Friends of the Bartlett Library. You must present coupon, from the Library, at the time of purchase.
August 10 - Forever Plaid
Remember the 50s & 60s? Rated G
Starting August 18 - Hello, Dolly!
Musical comedy based on the play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder. Rated G

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
Monday-Friday, August 3-7, 9am-12noon - Kids' Musical Theatre Workshop
This fun day camp gives kids ages 5-15 a chance to sing, act and move in a very supportive environment. Each student has a part in an original play written by Mary Bastoni Rebmann, complete with songs (also written by Mary), costumes and a wonderful set. On the last day (Friday) in the afternoon, the kids will perform their musical play for the public.
Saturday, August 8, 7pm - Open Mic
All abilities welcome. Second Saturday of each month
Monday-Friday, August 10-14, 9am-12noon - Acting Workshop for Kids
Mary Bastoni Rebmann will work on acting skills with older kids (ages 11 and up), bringing her enthusiasm and skills as a teacher and actress to help budding actors go to the next level. Call or email to register.
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

The Barnstormers Theatre 2009 Season
Showtimes: Tuesday-Saturday, 8pm & Saturday matinee, 2pm
100 Main Street, Tamworth Village (603) 323-8500 or 323-8561
www.barnstormerstheatre.org
Through August 8 - Harvey
The hilarious tale of Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary friend, a 6-foot tall rabbit. Harvey is representative of the great American farces like The Man Who Came to Dinner and Arsenic and Old Lace.
August 10-15 - Deathtrap
A fading playwright comes upon a brilliant manuscript for a thriller and decides to murder the author and claim the work as his own - a plan with disastrous consequences. The longest running comedy thriller on Broadway.
August 18-22 - I Love You Because
This modern-day musical love story is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice with the genders reversed. Battling their own confusion, personality differences, and bad advice from friends, two couples sing and argue their way to true love.
Friday Night is Family Night, with ticket specials.

Remick Museum offers Genealogy Workshops
Museum open year-round, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117
www.remickmuseum.org/pdf_files/summercamp09.p df
Wednesday, August 5, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm - Genealogy Workshop
This program teaches participants how to use popular research tools such as genealogy books & software, town vital records and the internet. Instruction in using the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. Class size limited to 6 researchers. An initial registration fee provides a starter packet with forms and charts. First Monday & Wednesday of each month.

Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552
www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm
Wednesdays, 4pm - Summer Fun Program: Wacky Wednesday!
Free and open to ages 4 and older.
August 5 - Mountain Top Music's Dexter Harding and Lucy Gatchell will have us all moving with dance.
August 12 - Boston's Museum of Science presents "Fog, Flowers, and Fireworks"
August 19 - Grand Finale: The Magic of the Steelgraves
Thursday, August 6, 3:30pm - The Library invites young adults in grade 6 and up to Game Day. Bring your friends and enjoy the library's Wii system or a board game. Refreshments served.
Monday, August 10, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic for Poetry, Storytelling and Acoustic Music
Adults, teens and older children are welcome to come and share original and/or favorite poems, songs and stories. A place for everyone: listeners, writers, acoustic musicians and vocalists of all levels and abilities, from beginners to professionals. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Everyone is welcome to come and share, or just to listen. Refreshments served. Second Monday of each month - confirm dates.
Tuesday-Thursday, through August 19, 10:30am - Summer Story Times
Songs, fingerplays and short books Tuesdays - 2 year-olds, Wednesdays - Toddlers & babies less than 2 years old, Thursdays - 3 & 4 year-olds. Lots of singing, crafts and a few simple books. Guests and older siblings are always welcome at story times. No registration necessary.

Mountain Top Music Programs, Performances & 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.
On display through August 28, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm - Art Exhibit: The Monkey Show
A show of abstract art inspired by a comment made by Bill Marvel, local author and columnist: "Aw, monkeys could do that." All of the art is for sale and a portion of sales will be donated to MTMC.
Monday-Friday, August 10-14, 9am-2pm - Rock Band Camp
This camp will give aspiring musicians basic band skills. Students will get a taste of music theory, learn skills for improvising, and experience a private lesson. For ages 10-18.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 27, 1:45-2:30pm - Keyboard Kids
Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 27, 2:30-3:15pm (ages 6-9) and 4-3:15pm (ages 10-14) - Group Guitar
Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 27, 3-3:45pm - Violin Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 27, 3:15-4pm - Instrument Exploration
Tuesdays, through August 25, 6-7:30pm - Community Chamber Ensemble
Tuesdays, through August 25, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers (group class)
Wednesdays, through August 12, 5:30-6:15pm - Folk Band for Beginners
Wednesdays, through August 12, 6:30-7:45pm - Old Time String Band
Thursdays, through August 27, 9:30-10am - Music for Babies
Thursdays, through August 27, 10:15-11am - Music for Toddlers
Thursdays, through August 27, 11-11:45 am - Pre-School Music
Thursdays, through August 27, 2-3pm - Piano Ensemble
Thursdays, through August 27, 5-6pm - Youth Ensembles for ages 8-14
Thursdays, through August 27, 6-7pm - Jam Band Class for ages 8-13
Thursdays, through August 27, 7-8:30pm - Jam Session

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm
Freedom (603) 539-5176
www.freedompubliclibrary.org
Wednesdays, through August 5, 10-11:30am - Writing Workshop: Fun with Writing
Intriguing writing prompts and games for grades 5 and older.
August 5 - Books Alive! with Andrea Wright
Refreshments served. Drop-ins are welcome. Free.
Friday, August 7, 3pm - Kids, Books and the Arts 2009: Reptiles on the Move
Come see and hold all sorts of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and even alligators. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8 - Old Home Week Book and Bake Sale
Held at the Freedom Gallery Barn, 8 Elm Street
Wednesdays, through August 12, 10-11:30am - Creative Writing Workshop
Intriguing writing prompts and games for grades 5 and older. Refreshments will be served. Drop-ins are welcome. Free.
Thursdays, through August 13, 5:30-9pm - Teen Night
Craft or activity followed by pizza and a movie - check out the movie schedule on the website.
Fridays, through August 14, 3:30pm - Fun Friday
For elementary-age students, craft or activity followed at 5pm by an all-ages pizza and movie night.
Saturdays, 10-11am - Preschool Storytime
Stories, a craft, fingerplays, games, rhythm instrument play and songs. Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited.
Family passes available to Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, The Portland Museum of Art in Portland, The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. Call to reserve.

Jackson Grammar School & Whitney Center Events
Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-6861
www.jacksongrammar.org
Wednesday, August 5, 7-9pm - Join photographer Maria Drumm for a fascinating look at her travels along the ancient trade routes from China to Uzbekistan. She will explore the history of Dunhuang, Turfan and Kashgar, then take us across the Taklimakan desert, surrounded by 18,000 ft peaks. At the Whitney Center; sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson Public Library, free and open to the public. For more information, call 383-9731
Tuesdays, 6pm and Fridays, 9am - Zumba Classes at the Whitney Center
A Latin-inspired dance fitness program, Zumba includes Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Belly-Dance, Samba, Tango and much more. For information call (978) 790-3375 or email dottiaiello@aol.com.

Freedom Arts & Crafts Fair and Old Home Week
Friday-Sunday, through August 9
Throughout Freedom (603) 539-5799
www.freedomoldhomeweek.com
Numerous events "Celebrating our Heritage": Free rides on Freedom's Antique Fire Engine, hay rides, kids games with many prizes. See website for full list of events. Highlights also include:
August 5 - Historical Walk in Freedom Village with Carol Foord at Ossipee River mill sites
August 6 - Ice Cream Social with live music
August 7 - Annual Arts & Crafts Fair and Talent Show at Town Hall
August 8 - Artists Day at the Allard House sponsored by Historical Society
August 8 - Ossipee Lake Alliance Speaker: Marianne O'Connor presents "Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire" at Camp Calumet

Arts Jubilee Summer Concert Finale
Thursdays, 6-9:30pm
Cranmore Mountain Resort Festival Stage
North Conway (603) 356-5701 x350
www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.html
Presented outdoors in nature's beautiful setting with mountain views at the base of the north slope at Cranmore. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs. Food and beverages available on Zip's Pub Deck. Convenient parking within steps of the concert area, and indoor restroom facilities.
August 6 - Big Band Jazz & Swing
Our season finale is a gift to the devoted audiences who have shown their delight in hearing Mt. Washington Valley's own outdoor version of the music that swept across America beginning in the 1930s and '40s.

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.
Thursday, August 6, 7:30pm - Program: Skiing Around Jackson 1946-1950
This tape by Arthur Doucette shows skiing scenes on Whitney's Ski Hill, Thorn Mountain Slopes, Shovel Handle Lift, Precipice at Eagle Mountain House, Hillman's Highway, Tuckerman. Audience members are invited to add commentary.
Prior to the program there will be a report on the progress being made to ready the old Town Hall for occupancy by the Society as our new home. Refreshments served; held at the Christmas Farm Inn Barn. The public is invited to attend. Please remember to park across the road from the Inn.

Concerts and Events at the Brass Heart Inn
Thursday, August 6, 7pm
88 Philbrick Neighborhood Road, Chocorua (603) 323-7766 or (800) 833-9509
www.thebrassheartinn.com
The White Mountain Boys
Concerts in the barn the first Thursday of the month, June through October. Karaoke in the pub the other Thursday nights.

Brick Church for the Performing Arts Summer Schedule
502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell, ME (207) 925-2792
www.lovellbrickchurch.org
Thursday, August 6 - SoMar Dance Works
This unusual troupe is known for its artistry, physicality, wit and creativity. They have been described as "poetry in motion" and also as "daring, provocative, slightly mad."

Stone Mountain Arts Center Presents...
Doors open for dining at 6pm; show starts at 8pm
Stone Mountain Arts Center
Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523
www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Thursday, August 6 - The Waybacks
They draw freely from the old school and the old world - their experiments have always proven sharp-witted and musically dazzling.
Friday, August 7 - Red Stick Ramblers
A mixture of Cajun fiddle tunes, Western Swing and old timey New Orleans Jazz. Bring your dancing shoes or just watch the performance of this high-energy accordion and fiddle driven Cajun music.
Saturday, August 8 - Catie Curtis & Ellis Paul
Two great songwriters, one great show. These two friends do their own brand of contemporary folk, with heartfelt songs and heartfelt voices.
Friday, August 14 - Maura O'Connell
Her Irish wit and warmth makes her performances an emotional roller coaster... you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll wish you didn't have to wait another year to see her again.
Saturday, August 15 - Brownfield Library Benefit with Paula Poundstone
Her improv is as sharp as her bits - and don't sit up front... you might be in one of them.
Thursday, August 20 - The Dan Tyminski Band
With his masterful guitar playing and signature tenor voice, Tyminski is a big part of the Alison Krauss and Union Station sound.

North Country Center for the Arts Children's Summer Theatre
Fridays, 10am & 11:30am
Performing at the Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776
www.papermilltheatre.org/ChildrensTheatre.htm
Original musical adaptations of your favorite fairy/folk tales with professional adult performers from NCCA/Papermill's traveling Children's Theatre Company. Shows generally last 40 minutes, appealing to both adults and children aged 3 and up.
August 7 - The Nightingale
August 14 - Aladdin

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
Friday, August 7, 10:30am - The TGIF Book Group meets every first Friday of the month and discusses both novels and popular nonfiction books. Everyone is welcome.
Thursdays, through August 13, 10am - Summer Story Time
Story time held outside on the library lawn in the backyard behind the granite building, so bring your blankets. On rainy days they will take place inside. No registration is necessary for the story times. They are free and open to residents and visitors alike. Geared toward children ages 3-6.

Mt Washington Valley Arts Association
Norcross Place, downtown North Conway, next to the RSN studio
(207) 935-4079 or (603) 356-0764 or (603) 356-2787
www.mwvarts.org
Displaying through August 22 at the Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center in North Conway village - Visions of the Rockpile
A juried exhibit of recent art work, with Mount Washington as the subject. Two-dimensional framed original paintings, photography, mixed media and original prints, such as etchings, will be displayed for public viewing and sale during the Observatory's Summer Lecture Series.
Friday, August 7, 5:30-7:30pm - Artist of the Month Reception: June McLeavey
McLeavey will be exhibiting work across a wide range of media including monotypes, monoprints, watercolor, oils, drawing and collage. McLeavey's "Multiple Paths" exhibit is on display through August 28.
Monday, August 10, 6-8pm - Life Drawing Sessions
If you've never been to a life drawing class, there will be a short demonstration at the start of each session. All are welcome! Second and fourth Mondays of the month.
Wednesday-Sunday, August 19-23, 10am-5pm - Explore Arts in the Valley
Presented in partnership with the Salyards Center for the Arts, see details in separate listing.
Fridays, 9am-12noon - Friday Painters
Join the plein air Friday Painters every Friday until mid-October. Each week, meet at a different location. Painters of all abilities and mediums welcome. Session ends with a short critique. In the event of rain, Friday Painters come indoors to the MWV Visual Arts Center.

Explore Arts in the Valley - Artists' Exhibit, Demonstrations
Wednesday-Sunday, August 19-23, 10am-5pm
Salyards Center for the Arts
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-6096
www.mwvevents.com/SalyardsCenterEvents.html
Presented by the Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association in partnership with the Salyards Center for the Arts, the show will feature artists and artisans from the MWVAA in an exhibit and sale. Admission is free, with daily demonstrations by area artisans right in the Salyard's front yard. Everyone, including kids, is welcome. The Salyards Center is a handicap accessible building, with some parking available behind the building.

Live Music at the Shovel Handle
Friday-Sunday, through mid-October, 5:30pm
Shovel Handle Pub at Whitney's Inn
Black Mountain Road, Jackson (603) 383-8916
www.shovelhandlepub.com/live-music-nh.htm
The Shovel Handle Pub is currently featuring "Party with Sarty" on Sunday nights from 5:30-8:30pm. Come see Jon Sarty at his acoustic best. The pub features live entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night through foliage season.
August 7 - Eric Erskine
August 8 - Tom Yoder
August 14 - Cormac McCarthy

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
Art Show - Exhibit space for hanging artwork is available in the Chick Room; contact the library if you are interested.
Tuesdays, through August 15, 3:30pm - Summertime... and the Reading Is Easy
Summer Reading Program for kids ages 4 and up, teens and adults
August 3-8 - Madison Old Home Week Photo Show
Prizes will be awarded on Saturday, August 8, 2pm.
Thursdays, through August 13, 10am - Summer Story Times
Seasonal stories, rhymes and crafts
Thursday, August 13, 5pm - PJ Book Club
Monthly book club for children 8 to 12 years old. This month's title: The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd. Books available to borrow at the library. Snacks served.
Thursday, August 13, 6:30pm - Teen Book Club meets to discuss Eighth Grades Bites by Heather Brewer and eat snacks
Saturday, August 15, 1pm - Summer Reading Program Wrap-up Party
Prizes, music with Kevin and Michelle, and cake

Contra Dancing in Tamworth
Saturdays, July & August, 8-11pm
Tamworth Town House
Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8687
www.tamworthoutingclub.org
Sponsored by the Tamworth Outing Club. Please wear soft-soled shoes.
August 8 - Caller: Brian Byron Ricker
August 15 - Caller: Frank Woodward

Tamworth Concerts by the River
Sunday, August 9, 3-5 pm (final)
Behind The Other Store
Main Street, Tamworth Village (603) 323-8872
For more information, contact kathomps@earthlink.net
August 9 - Slippery Trout - Classic Rock & Roll
Kids & dogs welcome; ice cream for sale. Suggested donation. Rain or shine.

Pottery & Crafts at The Artery
The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio in Timberland Plaza
1675 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 356-7725 or (602) 452-8257 (cell)
www.arteryinc.com
Monday-Friday, 10:30am-12:30pm - Camp Sessions for Summer 2009
For ages 5 and up; reservations required
August 10-14 - Be a Sport
August 17-21 - Holiday Magic
Sundays, 12noon-4pm - Locals Day (specials)

Bartlett Public Library Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2-8pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5pm; Saturdays, 11am-3pm
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-2755
www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org
Tuesday, August 11, 7pm - Book Club Discussion: In The Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje
Book Club meetings held the second Tuesday each month. Copies of the book are available at the library.
The Library has passes available for the 2009 season to the Squam Lake Natural Science Center.

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, August 13, 3:15pm - Bookworms from Space
Book group for grades 4-6. Books are available at the library. Second Thursday of each month. Free and no registration is required. Parents please take notice of the sign up sheet for snacks on the circulation desk.
Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Story Times - Stories, songs and a craft

Entrain's "Drum's for Peace" Benefit Concert
Thursday, August 13, Doors open at 6pm
Cranmore's 10th Mountain Pavilion
1 Skimobile Road, North Conway (603) 356-5100 (tickets)
www.giftsoflife.ning.com
Entrain, from Martha's Vineyard, is joined by local Caribbean steel drum band Mango Groove. They'll rock the house to help Gifts of Life Charities put a roof on their clinic in Kenya. Entrain's music and light show is about love, peace, and unity. Proceeds will help residents of Gifts of Life's sister village in Kenya rebuild after the 2008 post-election violence. Indoor event - rain or shine. Limited reserved seating. Call Kim at (603) 356-5100 for tickets.

Inclusive Moose Open Mike Coffeehouse
Friday, August 14, 7pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes
30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth (603) 569-2341
inclusivemoose.org
Share your songs and stories or just 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.

First Annual FAM Festival seeking Artisans, Crafters & Vendors
for Saturday, October 3, 12noon-7pm (vendor deadline extended: August 15)
Black Mountain and Whitney's Inn
Black Mountain Road/Route 16B, Jackson (603) 383-8916 or (800) 677-5737
www.shovelhandlepub.com/festival.htm
Whitney's Inn, Shovel Handle Pub and Black Mountain Ski Area, in association with www.naukabout.com, are pleased to announce their First Annual Foliage Arts & Music Festival featuring a variety of musicians, breweries, wineries, local foods, artisans, crafters and recreational retailers. Additional activities will include pumpkin carving, horseback riding, pony rides, and a fishing derby. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Eastern Slope Ski Club, a local nonprofit organization that provides skiing and snowboarding opportunities to elementary children in the Mt. Washington Valley, and the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Deadline for entry is August 15, with payment due September 1. Additional information available at blackmt.com, whitneysinn.com and naukabout.com, or call Don or Susan for details and registration form. http://blackmt.com/assets/pdf/vendoragreement.pdf

Dana Clemons White Mountain Photo Gallery
Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Monday, 9am-4pm
The Snowflake Inn Shops
Main Street, Jackson Village (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.
Also on display and for sale at: White Mountain Artisans Gallery and Zeb's General Store, North Conway; League of NH Craftsman, Littleton & Meredith; Flossie's General Store, Jackson Village.
Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16 - Jackson Art Festival in Jackson Park

Jackson Art Exploration Art Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, August 17, 19 & 21, 10am-3pm
Jackson Art Exploration Design Studio
Ridge Road (across from David Baker's Art Gallery on Route 16), Jackson (603) 383-4973
For more information, contact jdesign@ncia.net.
Art Camp for Kids!
We will work on numerous projects in each session and expose students (ages 6-11) to a variety of materials and techniques. Projects may include paper maché puppets, watercolor monotype prints, collage with mixed media, Japanese sumi-é painting, leaf print cards, textured clay disks, and nature drawing. On the last day of camp we will put on a puppet show with our creations. Instructors: Melanie Levitt & Karen Eisenberg

MWV Children's Museum Activities & Events
Wednesday-Friday, 9am-3pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-2pm
Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum
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.
Monday-Friday, August 17-21, 9am-3pm - Children's Stage Adventures Theater Camp
Followed by a performance on Friday & Saturday. Ages 6-13. Space is limited; call for registration information.

Bartlett Historical Society Museum
Saturdays, 12noon-2pm (or by appointment)
Route 16 (just north of Heritage-NH ), Glen (603) 383-4110
www.bartletthistory.org
Bartlett Historical Society presents an evolving historical display relating to the villages of Bartlett: Glen, Lower Bartlett and Bartlett Village. The Society is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of projects, including "Life, Legends & Lore: Village Voices" and committees on genealogy, museum displays, cemeteries and railroads.
Tuesday, August 18, 6:30pm - A Woman That Keeps Good Orders: Women, Tavern Keeping and Public Approval
When her husband died in 1736, Ann Harvey became the owner of a prominent Portsmouth tavern and sole guardian of seven small children. For at least twenty years, Harvey ran the increasingly prosperous tavern. Using documents related to Harvey's 18th century tavern, we will explore the world of female tavern keepers. Marcia Schmidt Blaine, Plymouth State University, presents this NH Humanities Council program, which is free and open to the public. Held at the Josiah Bartlett School, on Main Street in Bartlett. Contact: Norman Head, (603) 986-6278.

Madison Historical Society and Museum
By appointment
Madison Corner (intersection of Route 113 & East Madison Rd)
Madison (603) 367-9289 or (603) 367-8684
http://madisonhistorical.us/
Visit the complete restoration of the Town Pound, used by the town to corral wayfaring livestock; located at the top of Pound Road at Maple Street. The Society is selling copies of the book Visions from a White Mountain Pallette, The Life and Times of Charles A. Hunt by Madison author Roy Bubb to benefit the Building Restoration Fund.
Thursday, August 20, 7pm - The Victorians: A Morbid Taste for Mourning
Presented by Evelyn Auger and Linda Salatiello
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September.

World Fellowship Center Presentations
Through Labor Day
368 Drake Hill Road off Route 16, Albany (between Chocorua & Conway) (603) 447-2280
www.worldfellowship.org
Varied lectures, workshops and performances. Check website for program details.

Conway Historical Society Museum
By appointment
Eastman Lord House
Main Street, Conway Village (603) 447-5551
www.conwayhistory.org
Eastman Lord House 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.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
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.
Wednesdays, July & August, 6-7:30pm - Night Nature Walks and Trails
Upon request - Building Tours

Jackson Artisans and Farmers Market
Saturdays, through Columbus Day weekend, 9am-1pm
Field next to the Snowflake Inn, Jackson Village
For more information, contact CHendr7108@aol.com.
Many returning vendors as well as new ones will be selling their wares, which include locally grown produce, baked goods, pottery, knitted sweaters and scarves, jewelry, wood and fabric creations, embroidered t-shirts, and lots more. The market will also feature live local entertainment. For more information, or if you would like to be a vendor, please call Cathy Hendrickson at 383-9195 or Kathy Meyers at 383-4814.

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

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

MWV Stompers Square Dance Club
Mondays, 7pm
Conway Elementary School
160 Main Street, Conway 447-5863 or (207) 647-9464
mwvstompers.squaredanceme.us/
Meets every Monday with expert caller and instructor Darrel Sprague. Refreshments served. For more information, please call or email.

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

Argentine Tango Dance Classes & Spanish Language Lessons
Sundays, 1pm & 2pm (beginners)
Christmas Farm Inn & Spa's Carriage House
Route 16B, Jackson
For more information, contact rdeveli@roadrunner.com
Argentinean native Isabel Costa teaches the Tango; all are welcome, no partner necessary. Isabel gives Spanish lessons, just prior to her Tango class, at the MET coffee shop in North Conway on Sundays. New people can join anytime.

White Mountain Folk Association hosts Contra Dance
Most Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm
Runnells Hall
Chocorua (603) 726-0063
www.mountaintopmusic.org
All levels are welcome; all dances are taught. Call for more information and to confirm dates.

Bartlett Recreation Classes, Programs & Events
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-1952
www.bartlettnh.org/rec.html
Classes currently under way - check website for details. If you would be interested in offering a course for the next session, call Annette Libby, Director.
Monday-Friday, 3:15-5pm - Kids' Kaleidoscope
Crafts and fun for Kindergarten through fourth grade students.

Gibson Center Programs & Activities
Main Street, North Conway Village (603) 356-3231
www.gibsoncenter.org
Gibson Center is accepting applications for future Crafts and Artisans Festivals, taking place on September 5 & 6; and October 10 & 11. Information and form at www.gibsoncenter.org/CraftFair.htm
The Frost Place Museum & Seminar Readings
Wednesdays-Mondays, July 8-October 12, 1-5pm
The Frost Place Museum, Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510
www.frostplace.org
A museum and poetry center at Robert Frost's former homestead.
In July and August the Frost Place hosts a poet-in-residence who lives and writes in Frost's farmhouse, and holds three public readings during the summer.
Sunday-Friday, August 2-7, 8pm - Annual Frost Place Advanced Poetry Seminar Readings
August 5 - Jeanne Marie Beaumont & Rigoberto Gonzalez
August 6 - Martha Collins

North Country Chamber Players: Music Festival & Benefit Dinner & Auction
Thursday, August 6, 6pm - Preview & Start of Silent Auction Bidding; 6:30pm- Dinner & Silent Auction; 7:30pm- Live Auction
Littleton Elks Lodge
Bethlehem Road (Route 302E off Cottage Street, just off Exit 41) Littleton (603) 444-0309
www.northcountrychamberplayers.org
The North Country Chamber Players present their annual White Mountain Music Festival. Concerts also being presented in Lincoln. For reservations and more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website or call the office at (603) 444-0309.
The NCCP Annual Benefit Auction & Dinneris the place to find bargains, including art, antiques, in-your-home concerts and catered parties, vacations, gift certificates and much, much more ... View the auction web site, set up your account, and bid. The Online Auction ends August 5. See www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action? vhost=nccp
Saturday, August 8, 7:30pm - White Mountain Music Festival
Final concert held at the Sugar Hill Meeting House on Route 117, Sugar Hill.

Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422
www.BethlehemColonial.org
Wednesdays, 11am, through August 19 - Summer Children's Series
Anchored on alternate Wednesdays by the Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players, the Colonial provides a weekly dose of live music, theater, story-telling, magic and more.
August 5 - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players present A Year with Frog and Toad
August 12 - Re-Bop Records celebrates 20 years of great music making for young people.
August 19 - Patchwork Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players present Happily Ever After
Friday-Tuesday 7:30pm, Wednesday 5:30pm (2 for 1 Early Bird Special) - Films
Check website for film descriptions.
August 5 - Goodbye Solo
August 7 and 9-12 - Adoration
Saturday, August 8, 8pm - Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Cultural Series: Alloy Orchestra plays Underworld
The event begins with a pre-concert talk at 7pm by Professor Edwin Seroussi, Emanuel Alexandre Professor of Musicology and Director of the Jewish Music Research Centre of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who will discuss the complexities of Jewish musical life in Vienna during the fin-de-siècle. Alloy Orchestra will perform live accompaniment to Underworld, which won an Academy Award for its gripping screenplay about the love triangle between a gangster, his moll and the alcoholic he takes under his wing. Guests are invited to the Viennese Café, a social hour to meet and greet friends and to chat with members of the Alloy Orchestra, immediately following the film.
Thursday, August 13, 7:30pm - Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Cultural Series: Waltz With Bashir
Wednesday, August 19, 7:30pm - Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Cultural Series: The Andy Statman Trio - An evening of Klezmer music

The Rocks Estate Programs & Events
Open daily, year-round
The Rocks Estate
Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373
www.therocks.org
Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests, The Rocks is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing & snowshoe trails. Bretzfelder Park, Prospect Street in Bethlehem, is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and several picnic sites.
Wednesday, August 5, 7pm - How to be Creative with Local Natural Products
This hands-on, interactive program, part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series, encourages participants of all ages to get away from the computer or television for an evening and spend time in a quiet natural setting. Kristine Lingle, Gallery and Wings Coordinator at WREN in Bethlehem, will help participants use local, natural products like pine cones, birch bark and seeds to make whimsical birds and mice. Free and open to all ages.
Wednesday, August 12, 7pm - Sally Sherrard's Magic Program
Sherrard will present a magic and puppet show that brings the environment and nature to kids in a fun and interactive setting.

League of NH Craftsmen Gallery & 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/localsites/littleton/index.html
Craftsmen Gallery showcasing some of New Hampshire's finest craftsmen, working in jewelry, clay, glass, fibers, wood, metal, photography, baskets, printmaking and mixed media.
Register now for classes; contact Littleton.studio.school@gmail.com. The school is an affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
Mondays, through August 24, 6-9pm - Bangles & Dangles: Intro to Metalsmithing
Jean Matray teaches soldering, sawing, forming, filing, fitting and texturing metal. Each student can expect to complete at least one bracelet and one pair of earrings during the 4-week session.
Tuesdays, through August 25, 1-4pm - Hand-building/Throwing Class with Lilias Ide
For students of all ability levels
Wednesdays, August 5 & 12, 1-4pm AND Thursdays, August 6 & 13, 6-9pm - Wheel Throwing In Clay with Alison Dodd
Students learn everything from how to center the clay and then create basic to complex forms. For 7th-12th grade students; open to all ability levels.
Wednesday, August 5, 1-4pm - Student Backpack
Create a backpack with Carol Pires, just the right size for school.
Fridays, August 7 & August 21, 1-4:30pm - Clay Hand-Building Series
In this 3-session workshop, students will learn new ways of working with textures, forms and techniques.
Fridays, through August 21, 5:30-8pm - Where Art Thou... Paintbrushes?
Kids create their own art gallery..
Saturday, August 8, 9am-12noon - Japanese Book Binding with Kristine Lingle
Participants will complete a simple Japanese sewn book with decorative covers, which can be used as a journal or sketchbook. No previous experience necessary.
Saturday, August 8, 10am-12noon - Music Makers with Maria Neal
Children and parents will listen to a reading of the well-loved children's book When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor, then use their new-found inspiration to create their own pottery rhythm section. For ages 5 years+ w/parent.
Saturday, August 8, 1-3pm - Little Plates for Little Hands with Maria Neal
Children will make their own plates by using a slump/hump mold and creating textures for decoration. For ages 6+; parents are welcome to attend.
Monday-Thursday, August 10-13, 9am-12noon - Basket-Making Camp with Carol Pires
Kids will weave an American flag and a wreath, and create a bird house.
Tuesdays, August 11 & 18, 4-5:30pm - Fabric of Our Lives with Lauren Anderson
We'll use dye and soap, wool and rope in this five-week course focusing on different fabrics and what we can do with them. For ages 4-8 years.
Tuesdays, August 11 & 18, 6-9pm - Making A Decorative Stamp with Ron Lippard
This workshop is for all jewelers, ceramic artists & wood workers to make stamps to impress designs in their work. You'll leave with a basic knowledge of layout, design, heat-treating tool steel & experience to continue making small decorating tools of your own. No experience necessary.
Sunday, August 16, 9am-4pm - Monoprinting with Mary Shepherd
Explore the spontaneity of making monoprints from a gelatin plate. The workshop ends over cups of tea with a critique/conversation about the prints created and the day's experience.
Monday-Friday, August 17-21, 9am-12noon - Personalize It with Cecily Yarosh
Make a pottery bowl with feet, a mug with a grin & more using a variety of hand-building techniques.
Wednesday, August 19, 6-8pm - Zentangle with Mary Shepherd
Zentangle is an artistic meditation suitable for artists of all ages & mediums that supports relaxation, focus, inspiration & creativity. Visit www.zentangle.com for more info.
Mondays, 6-9pm, Fridays, 12noon-5pm and Saturdays, 9am-12noon - Open Studio time is available for pottery students registered for pottery classes and individuals who have demonstrated experience working with clay.
Contact the Studio School for Jewelry Open Studio times.

Lisbon Main Street Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Lawn of the Shared Ministry's "White Church" (Town Hall if it rains)
South Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2200
www.lisbonmainstreet.org
August 5 - Parker Hill Road
This 5-man band's repertoire, with 4-part vocal harmonies, ranges from traditional Bluegrass to modern pop tunes performed in the Bluegrass tradition.
August 19 - Maple Leaf Seven
Traditional and contemporary interpretations of jazz standards on clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass and drums.
Admission is free; refreshments will be available for sale. Bring a chair or a blanket. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Lisbon Town Hall.

Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center: Riverwalk Sculpture Workshop
Littleton Area Senior Center
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050
www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp
Check website for full listing of activities.
Friday, August 7, 1pm - Workshop: Littleton Riverwalk Sculpture
The Senior Center (LASC) in partnership with Littleton High School, the Town of Littleton and Common Ground will be hosting a series of workshops, the first being held at the LASC, with award-winning artist Linda Hoffman from Harvard, MA, to create a permanent sculpture for the Riverwalk trail in Littleton. Linda's work re-envisions the material she finds in the New England landscape such as old tools, barn boards, tree trunks, shells and bones. The Riverwalk project is one of six projects in New England to be chosen for funding by New England Foundation for the Arts Public Arts Grant. All programs are free and the public is invited to participate in order to make this a successful and meaning community event. For further information contact LASC.
Mondays, 1pm - Yoga
Tuesdays, 1pm - Game Day

Sugar Hill Historical Museum Exhibits & Events
Museum hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 11am-3pm
Sugar Hill Meeting House
Route 117, Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5336 or (603) 823-5275
www.franconianotch.org
Special tours by appointment, call (603) 823-8431
2009 Exhibits:
Carriage Barn Gallery - Sugar Hill Street, Then and Now
Thoma Gallery - What they Wore: Fashions at our Grand Hotels
Also... History and Genealogy Library, Cobleigh Tavern, Sleigh Shed, Gift Shop. Memberships and donations welcome; call 823-7453.
New book available for purchase: Sugar Hill Treasures includes clues for letterboxing adventures at historic sites in town. Also this year: Postcard booklets of old photographs of area Grand Hotels.
Saturday, August 8, 7:30pm - NCCP White Mountain Music Festival

Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Events & Classes
Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Synagogue Library
39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem (603) 869-5465 or (603) 823-5537 or 823-7711
www.bethlehemsynagogue.org
Summer events include sponsorship of the BHC Cultural Series at The Colonial (see the Colonial, above, for details), and a series of classes, all open to the public. August 9 - Sweet Talk: What Every Chocolate Lover Needs to Know with Dr. Aliza Holtz
Friday-Sunday , August 14-16 - Reviving the Waters: Water Rituals of World Religions
Monday-Friday, August 17-21 - Summer Camp for ages 6 to Teen
Tuesdays, 9:30am - Quilting & Kabbalah
Tuesdays, 6pm - Learn to Read the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew
Wednesdays, 6pm - Walking with Justice
Justice in the Torah and classical Jewish texts

Summer Concerts on the Dow
Starting at 7pm, through August 22
Gazebo on the Dow Field
Franconia (603) 823-7752
www.franconianh.org
Concerts are free and open to the public. Donations accepted. Bring a blanket and enjoy the music.
August 8 - Cobalt Blue

The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am-4pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-4pm
28 Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005
www.lisbonartsgallery.com
Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont, operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council.
Register for the 9th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts
The 9th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts, on October 3, will showcases local artisans in all mediums. Festival attendees vote for their favorite piece of art at the Peoples' Art Show. Enter home grown and homemade food, and the Pine Grove Grange pie contest. There is a poetry contest at the library, and a quilt show at the Red Brick Church. All groups are invited to enter a float in the parade. Call Janet Moriarty at (603) 838-6797 or email fallfestivalofthearts@hotmail.com to enter a float, march in the parade, enter a quilt for show or sale, participate in other contests or receive more information.
On display: Paintings by Kathy Perry. Public welcome.
Sunday, August 9, 1-4pm - Knit and Crochet Sessions
Come and learn from others, help someone out or just enjoy your craft. There is no charge or registration required and it's open to all skill levels. Second & fourth Sundays of each month. Contact Dori Hamilton for additional information at 838-5149.
To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at kstevens100@hotmail.com or call (603) 838-6675 or stop by the gallery. Registration forms are on the gallery website, as well as at the gallery. At the present time, 27 exhibiting artists are working hard to expand class offerings. If you have a particular interest or would like to offer a class please contact the ARTS Gallery.

Bethlehem Concerts at the Gazebo on the Town Common
Sundays, 6-8pm
Corner of Main and Prospect Streets, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/events.htm
August 9 - Black Brook - Traditional country
August 16 - Roxanne & the Voodoo Rockers - Blues, rock
Bring blankets or chairs; rain or shine.

Programs & Events at Lisbon Public Library
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 11am-5pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 2-6pm
45 School Street, Lisbon (603) 838-6615
www.lisbonpubliclibrary.org
Wednesdays, through August 12, 1-2pm - Summer Reading Program
Stories, crafts, games, snacks & prizes. There is no charge for the show and everyone is welcome.

Littleton Historical Society Research & Programs
Wednesdays, 10:30am-4pm (or by appointment)
Littleton Community House
120 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-6435 or (603) 444-5816
www.golittleton.com/littleton_history.php
While the museum itself is closed, staff and volunteers are available at the office to assist in research and to answer questions. In addition, files of information and photographs are available, and people are encouraged to stop in and visit.
Wednesday, August 12, 7pm - Photographs with speaker Art Tighe
All programs are free and open to everyone. Refreshments available following the program.

Neskaya - A Sacred Space for Movement
Sundays, 6-8pm; Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
Neskaya Movement Arts Center
1643 Profile Road, Route 18, Franconia (603) 823-5828
www.neskaya.com
Dances from around the world, done as celebration, prayer and meditation. All dances are taught, no partner needed. Check website for full schedule; call for Yoga & Tai Chi classes.
Thursday, August 13, 6:30-8:30pm - Women's Circle
Art, journaling, movement, sound, meditation and other modalities may be offered. All women are welcome. Second Thursday of every month.
Sundays, 6-8pm & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm - World Dance/Sacred Circle Dance
Fridays, 5-6pm - Free Movement Dance
Stretch, breathe, create your own movements to music old & new.

WREN Local Works & the Gallery at WREN
Daily, 10am-5pm
2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Register online or call for all classes and workshops.
Call for Art - Applications for the 2010 season are now available for both established and emerging artists to apply.
On exhibit through August 10 - Rural Affections - Photography by Andrea Craxton and An Eye & Hand for Detail - Illustrations and Fine Art by Denise Crowley
Rural Affections documents life on the certified organic vegetable farm in Dalton that Andrea shares with her husband David. An Eye & Hand for Detail conveys the artist's respect for the natural world in the North Country. Illustrator Denise Crowley finds inspiration in her gardens and in the White Mountain National Forest.
Friday, August 14, 5-7pm - Opening Artists Reception: Local Color
Plein air/pastel artist Dianne Taylor Moore, still life and portraitist Amy Delventhal and landscape painter Larry Golden. While each local artist has a unique style, their work shares similar subject matter - lush images of northern New England, both close-up and distant views. Exhibiting through September 7.
Saturdays, 9am-1pm and Wednesdays, 3-6pm - Outdoor Market
Fresh vegetables, artisan breads, cookies, fresh ground coffee, plants & seedlings, handmade crafts & great food. Live music, face painting, juggling, balloon animals & more. Bring the family in support and celebration of all things local.

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events & Programs
Monday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am-4pm
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-8291
www.stjathenaeum.org
The Museum's exhibits and extensive Art Gallery featuring primarily American & European artists from the late eighteenth to the mid-nineteenth century are open to the public. Handicap accessible.
Monday, August 17, 6-8pm - Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group
Veteran and new writers invited. First and third Monday each month. Contact Bill and Sharon Biddle at 633-2617 or Jenny and John MacKenzie at 592-3138.

Summer Concerts in Remich Park
Fridays, through August 17, 5:30-7:30pm
Remich Park Gazebo
Littleton (603) 444-6561
www.littletonareachamber.com
Old fashioned family picnic and lawn chair entertainment from the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce. Concerts every Friday evening. Free to the public.

Littleton Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-4pm
92 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-5741
www.ncia.net/library/littleton/
Tuesday, August 18, 12noon - Brown Bag Adult Book Discussion Program meets the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the Patricia McLure Program Room.
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.

Dell's Conservation Area Nature Series
Saturdays (unless otherwise noted)
(603) 444-6841
For more information, contact didfam@roadrunner.com.
Wednesday, August 19, 5:30pm - Wild Mushroom Walk
Join naturalist Steve Sabre to learn more about the natural history and identification of local mushrooms and other fungi. Meet at the Route 18 parking area. Wear comfortable walking shoes; the program will run rain or shine. Sponsored by the Littleton Conservation Commission.

Happenings at the Bethlehem Public Library
Monday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Tuesday, 9:30am-1pm; Wednesday & Friday, 1-4:30pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-2409
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com
Wednesday, August 19, 7pm - Author Visit
Author Kathleen Marden will speak about her book Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience which documents the story of the author's aunt and uncle who spotted a UFO along Route 3 in Lancaster, and claimed to be abducted by aliens at the southern end of Franconia Notch. Free and open to the public with refreshments served after the presentation.
Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Sit 'N' Knit
Bring your current knitting project to work on, ask other knitters for help, and share your completed projects. All abilities are welcome. Free and open to the public.

40th Annual Littleton Art Show - Call for Artists
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 105, Littleton, NH 03561 (603) 444-6561
www.littletonareachamber.com
The Chamber is seeking artists to participate in the annual art show, including photographic submissions for the art show poster. Details and entry forms can be found at the website.

Franconia Heritage Museum
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 will be displaying artifacts and items throughout the museum's 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings. Current exhibit: Franconia's Artistic Heritage and Legendary Skiers of the North Country.

Register Now for Fiddlesticks Art Studio Classes
Bethlehem (603) 444-6321
For more information, contact 2reddogs@gmail.com
Always welcoming ongoing enrollment; call or email for class schedule and to register.

Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
Open daily 10am-4pm
Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
Visitors Center, Main Street, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/heritagesociety.html
Memorabilia from the Bethlehem's two Donald Ross designed golf courses are on display, in addition to historical artifacts from the town's fire and police departments, Stonecrest Colony, The National Hay Fever Relief Association, Chase Tennis Camps, as well as many other items of local interest.

Lisbon Farmers Market
Thursdays, through October 15, 3-7pm
Just north of the village center
North Main Street, Route 302, Lisbon (603) 838-2200
www.lisbonmainstreet.org
The Lisbon Main Street program hosts the first season of the Lisbon Farmers Market. To be eligible to take part in the market, vendors must grow their own vegetables or other produce, and craft vendors must make their own art or craft works. Any grower or crafter interested in becoming a vendor may obtain a registration form and the market standards by calling the Lisbon Main Street office, or requesting one by email.

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

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
On exhibit - Sound Waves: Many Shapes of Music
Musical instruments from around the world were crafted in surprising shapes and sizes, each one with a distinctive sound and purpose. This new exhibit brings together unusual instruments, many of them part of the Victorian collection of Franklin Fairbanks.
Monday-Friday, July & August, 10am-12noon - Destination Discovery
Uncover some of nature's astounding secrets as you get your hands on bones and fur and feathers...Come every week for a new adventure. Free with admission.
Saturdays & Sundays, 1:30pm - Planetarium Shows
Take a guided tour of the galaxy.

Littleton Farmers' Market - Food, Crafts, Entertainment
Sundays, through October 12, 10am-1pm
South bank of the Ammonoosuc River
Littleton (603) 444-2553 or (603) 616-7959
www.littletonmainstreet.org
Farmers (including certified organic growers), craftspeople and food vendors. Locally made handcrafts are also abundant at the market, from fine furniture to jewelry, pottery, fabric and fiber products. Entertainment will be a regular feature of the market throughout the season.

Abbie Greenleaf Library Programs & Events
Monday & Tuesday 2-6pm; Wednesday, 2-7pm; Thursday, 10am-12noon & 2-5pm; Friday, 2-5pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm
439 Main Street, Franconia (603) 823-8424
www.gofranconia.com/library.html
Thursdays, 10:30am - Toddler Time for children ages 1 to 3. Stories, rhymes, songs & puppets.

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
Located at the site of the old Saranac Glove Company and Tannery on the banks of the beautiful Ammonoosuc River, features paintings, prints and extreme close-up photographs (Abstractions from Nature) created by retired Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland.

Performances, Films & Events at Catamount Arts
Monday-Friday, 1-6pm
Catamount Arts
139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600
www.catamountarts.com
Art Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Friday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening.
Nightly, 7pm ; Second show at 9pm on Saturdays - Film Series
Mondays 5-6:30pm - Afro-Caribbean with Live Drumming (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.
NCCA Summer & Children's Theatre at Papermill Theatre
Monday-Saturday, through August 22, 7:30pm (check online for show schedules and details)
Papermill Theatre at Lincoln Village Shops
Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-2141
www.papermilltheatre.org
The North Country Center for the Arts & Papermill Theatre presents three professional Broadway musical shows, Smokey Joe's Café, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, and On The Town in alternating repertory.
Thursdays, August 6, 13 & 20, 1:30pm (matinee) or 7:30pm - Locals Thursdays
Residents of Lincoln and Woodstock buy one Papermill Theatre Mainstage ticket, get second ticket 50% off.
The NCCA's professional Children's Theatre features adult actors who perform all original musical adaptations of favorite children's tales. Shows generally last 40 minutes, appealing to both adults and children aged 3 and up. Wednesdays, 10:30am & Saturdays, 9:30am in Lincoln, and Thursdays at 10:30am at Rey Center, Town Square, Waterville Valley.

Rey Center Activities
Margret & H.A. Rey Center
Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (603) 236-3308
www.reycenter.org
Activities are a mixture of art and science, the physical and intellectual, for young and old. Check website for full listing of happenings. Please preregister for events.
Friday-Sunday, August 7-9 - Curious George Cottage Family Festival
Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat will visit Waterville Valley for a weekend of fun for the whole family, including a banana pancake breakfast, a family nature walk, a Fireman's BBQ lunch, photo opportunities with the Waterville Valley fire truck, a traveling barnyard & petting zoo, live music, face painting, games for kids, Curious George story hour and movie viewing, Sugar-coated Shakespeare, planetarium shows by Plymouth State University, an energy fair, a family spaghetti dinner, and more. http://reycenter.org/?page_id=525
Tuesdays, through August 25, 10:30-11:30am - Farm Sprouts: Youth Gardening Program
Join us as we explore a variety of garden-related themes through activities, games, projects, stories and more. Children will experience the joy of planting seeds, tending plants, and sampling the fruits of their labor. Ages 4-6.
Tuesdays, through August 25, 1-3pm - SEEDS Club for Kids
SEEDS Club (Sowing Environmental Education During the Summer) participants will experience organic gardening as we learn about the garden cycle from soil to seed to flower to fruit, and everything in between. Participants will help tend the Sprouts Patch youth garden and will sample the fruits of their labor throughout the season. Ages 7-12.
Saturdays, 1pm - Curious George Cottage Studio Story Time
Hear your favorite Rey stories read out loud.
Papermill Theatre presents its children's theatre series Thursday mornings at 10:30am.

Waterville Valley Entertainment & Concerts in Town Square
Saturdays
Town Square
Village Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-8175
www.waterville.com/summer/events.asp
Free concerts, open to the public
Friday, August 7, 7:15pm - Mr. Phil Magic Show
A fun night for all ages. Outdoors; inclement weather location TBA. No cost to attend.
August 15, 6-9pm - Punchbug

North Woodstock Concerts on the Common
Saturdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Town Common
North Woodstock (603) 745-8752
www.lincolnwoodstock.com
Free live concerts.
August 8 - Strawberry Farm
August 15 - The Buskers

Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 6-8pm (also by appointment)
Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm
The Museum reflects the everyday life of 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, August 13, 7pm - Author's Visit: Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire
New Hampshire's forests and mountain peaks have a long, dark history, and many stories to tell. Marianne O'Connor gathers some of the spookier - or just plain out-of-the-ordinary ones - in her new book, Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire. It's part hiker's guide and part local history lesson.

Shakespeare in the Valley: Theatre Under the Stars & Sugar-Coated Shakespeare
Thursdays-Saturdays, through August 14, 6:30pm and Fridays & Saturdays, through August 15, 3:30pm (children)
Theatre Under the Stars Outdoor Main Stage & Under the Town Square tent
Waterville Valley (603) 726-0098 www.shakespeareinthevalley.com
On an outdoor stage (indoors if rain), an international troupe performs in revolving repertory. 2009 season presents Love's Labours Lost, The Comedie of Errors, No Holds Bard, Practically Perfect: The King Fudfartfunkle Story, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Tempest, and 3-D Musketeers.
Theatre open: 5pm for BYO picnic/beverage (limited supply of chairs available - BYO chair or blanket advised - no pets), curtain at 6:30pm (6pm on Fridays). Call or email for tickets.
Two-person teams of Main Stage actors interweave monologues, sonnets, poems and songs from Shakespeare and classical literature in Sugar-Coated Shakespeare, free and open to the public, rain or shine.

Kancamagus 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15, 9am-4pm
Kancamagus Highway
Enter off Route 16 in Conway or from Exit 32 off I-93 in Lincoln (603) 528-8796
www.TheKanc.com
The beauty of the road earned The Kanc a designation in 1996 as a National Scenic Byway from the U.S. Department of Transportation. From 9am-12noon, there will be interpretive programs at the Lincoln Woods Visitors Center, the Discovery Trail, the Pemigewasset Overlook, C.L. Graham Wangan Ground Overlook, the Albany Covered Bridge and Blackberry Crossing Campground. From 9am-3pm, there will be exhibits and historic house tours at the Russell Colbath Historic Site near the halfway point in Albany, as well as an official celebration ceremony from 2-4pm.
A "Kruise the Kanc" Scenic Driving Tour of The Kancamagus Highway is planned for Saturday, adding an historic ambiance in a setting that is largely unchanged since the first motorists passed over the road. To register for the car tour, contact Charlene Fecteau at WMWV-radio at 356-8870 X116 or charlene@wmwv.com.
Those planning to attend the festivities either day are advised to bring their own lunches and refreshments, and to fill their gas tanks, as there are no facilities between Lincoln and Conway.

White Mountain Boogie 'N Blues Music Festival
Friday-Sunday, August 14-16, 12noon-10pm
Sugar Shack Campground
Route 175, North Thornton (603) 726-3867
www.nhblues.com
Now entering it's 12th year, the largest outdoor blues festival in NH features award-winning blues artists, food vendors, craft vendors, a climbing wall and many fun activities for children including Saturday night fireworks. The festival boogie stage is in a natural amphitheater located on a huge pasture in the Pemigewasset River Valley.

Live Entertainment at Woodstock Station & Character Breakfasts
Fridays & Saturdays, 9pm
Woodstock Station
Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-3951
www.woodstockinnnh.com
Entertainment almost every night of the week during the summer & fall.
Sunday, August 16, 8:30-10am - Character Breakfast
What kid wouldn't love to eat with Winnie the Pooh, Curious George or maybe The Cat in the Hat? In between bites of breakfast you can visit with your favorite storybook characters. The Woodstock Station has partnered with the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation for these special mornings.

Believe in Books: Storybook Sundays at the Hobo
Sundays, through September 6
Hobo Railroad
64 Railroad Street, Lincoln 603) 745-2135
www.believeinbooks.org & www.HoboRR.com
Believe In Books Literacy Foundation partners with the HOBO Railroad. Every Sunday during the summer Storybook Characters entertain the entire family.
Volunteers Needed - Join us to read to the group of children and their families boarding the HOBO Railroad. Read for one train ride or stay for the entire day with some of your favorite storybook characters. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Ben at the HOBO Railroad or email Ride@HoboRR.com.

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/
Thursdays, 1-1:30pm - Preschool Storytime
Come join us for some stories, fun and social interaction for the kids and parents.
Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Cultured Purls Knitting Circle - All levels welcome; instruction is available.

Waterville Valley Music Center Concerts
Throughout the summer, call for schedule
Waterville Valley Music Center at Town Square
Waterville Valley (603) 236-8688
www.wvmusiccenter.org
The Waterville Valley Music Center offers classical music with an annual series of concerts featuring Hanna Lachert of the New York Philharmonic. The Music Center is a non-profit cultural and educational organization offering structured classes for young aspiring musicians as well as adult amateurs. The summer music camp is staffed by well-known international musicians and experienced musical pedagogues.

Waterville Valley Weekly Summer Day Camp
Monday-Friday, through August 28, 9am-4pm
Waterville Valley Recreation Department
3 Noon Peak Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-4695
www.watervillevalley.org/wvnh_recreation.html
Join us for fun-in-the-sun with crafts, games & exploration for ages 4-12. For more info, call the Rec Department. No preregistration required.

Lincoln Village Farmers' Market
Saturdays, 3-6pm, through September 26
Village Shops
Lincoln (603) 348-7541
For more information, contact ciderhouse04@hotmail.com.

New Hampshire Wildlife Show at Waterville Valley Town Square
Sundays, through August 23, 10-11am
Village Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-8175
www.watervillevalleyregion.com
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center brings various animals each week to discuss and show. Kids love this free outdoor show.

Nordic Skiing Exhibit
Daily, Memorial Day through end of March, 10am-5pm
New England Ski Museum, next to Cannon Mountain Tramway
Exit 34B off I93, Franconia (800) 639-4181
www.skimuseum.org
A new exhibit, Nordic Skiing from the Stone Age to Skating, details the long, rich history of Nordic skiing in its many forms, including its origins as a utilitarian mode of travel, its Norwegian development as cross-country skiing and ski jumping, its ascent to popularity in the 1970s, and the modern revival of interest in telemark skiing. The exhibit will be on display in the Museum in Franconia Notch until the end of the 2010 ski season.
The Museum also maintains satellite exhibits at the Shops at Norcross Place in downtown North Conway and at Bretton Woods Mountain Resort.

Mo The Clown Balloon Twisting Performance
Wednesdays, 5-8pm
Elvio's Pizzeria & Restaurant at Lincoln Square Outlet Mall
Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8817
www.MoTheClown.com
Join Mo the Clown for an evening of family fun and free balloon sculptures. To put those with clown fear at ease, Mo appears without clown shoes or make up, as Mo Fun.

Creation Station Paint-It-Yourself-Pottery Studio
Call for hours
Depot Plaza
Route 112/Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8205
Choose rough pottery to paint, glaze and kiln-fire to create finished pottery pieces.
Summer Concert on the Commons in Haverhill
Haverhill Common, Haverhill (603) 989-5179
In the event of rain, performance will be moved inside the church sanctuary or parish hall. Sponsored by the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Haverhill Corner; contact Pastor David Pendleton for more information at davidpendleton@charter.net.
Saturday, August 8, 7pm - Parker Hill Road Band
Ham & Bean Dinner preceding the show, at 6pm

Seventh Annual Whole Hog BBQ and Music Festival
Sunday, August 9, 12noon-7pm
North Haverhill Fairgrounds
NH Route 10, North Haverhill (802) 757-3244 X367
www.cohase.org/wholehog/
A full day of live music kicks off at 12:15pm with Vermont musicians Tammy Fletcher's Mountain Girls (www.tammyfletcher.com). At 2:15pm, The McKrells, an energetic Celtic bluegrass band from New York, will perform. The Ms. Piggie contestants will compete at 4:30pm and then local favorites The Odell-Walker Band will take the stage at 5pm. In addition to the musical performances, the crowd will be entertained by Marko the Magician. Local and regional artisans will be displaying and selling their wares.

Warren Historical Society Museum
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, August 9, 6pm - Membership Meeting
Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, April through November in the museum. The public is invited to attend.

Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits
Office Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement)
Connecticut River Byway Visitor Center: Tuesday-Sunday, 12noon-4pm
75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500
www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumihallmainpag.html
Friendly folks in a beautifully restored, fully accessible historic building offer local and regional recreational, heritage, cultural, travel and resource information for travelers, visitors, newcomers and residents. In addition to its selection of maps and brochures on hiking, biking, cultural events, and explorations along the Connecticut River, the Center displays large interpretive panels, sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission, with images and text related to the heritage, land and people of New Hampshire and Vermont's Upper Valley. The Visitor Center also offers gift items, including books, videos and DVDs of the region, and Alumni Hall note cards & T-shirts.
View the Keita Colton solo art exhibit: oils, landscapes, animals and portraits by the well-known Vermont Upper Valley artist. Free admission. Exhibiting during regular hours (with some exceptions), through mid-August.
Through August 20 - Alumni Hall Annual Photo Contest Open for Submissions
The 5th annual "As You've Never Seen It Before" contest invites photography showing people, places and things from the Lower Cohase/Upper Valley region in a truly unique way. Photos must be from Haverhill or Piermont, NH, Bradford or Newbury, VT, or any town directly abutting one of these four towns. Photographers may be from anywhere. Youth and Adult categories. For more information and complete guidelines, call or email the Hall.
Wednesday, August 12, 11am - The Patchwork Players Children's Theatre
Presenting A Year with Frog and Toad, based on books by Arnold Lobel. Follow two great friends (cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad) through four fun-filled seasons, learning life lessons along the way.

Windy Ridge Story Hour
Wednesdays, through August 19, 10-11am
Windy Ridge Orchard
1775 Benton Road, North Haverhill (603) 787-6377
www.windyridgeorchard.com
Enjoy stories read under the tent and our kid-friendly farm. Kids of all ages are welcome.

Haverhill Historical Society
By appointment
Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum
58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5978
www.town.haverhill.nh.us
Wednesday, August 19, 7:30pm - A Woman That Keeps Good Orders: Women, Tavern Keeping and Public Approval
When her husband died in 1736, Ann Harvey became the owner of a prominent Portsmouth tavern and sole guardian of seven small children. Using documents related to Harvey's 18th century tavern, Marcia Schmidt Blaine of Plymouth State University explores the world of female tavern keepers in this NH Humanities Council program, which is free and open to the public. Held at the Ladd Street Schoolhouse, Dartmouth College Highway and County Road. Contact: John Page, (603) 989-5978

Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Horse Meadow Senior Center
North Haverhill (603) 787-2539
www.gcscc.org/horsemeadow.asp
The Center includes a library, exercise equipment, shuffleboard, a piano and an organ, and space for other activities and continuing education programs.
Mondays & Tuesdays, 1pm - Quilting
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11am - Crafts with Laurel
Thursdays, 12:30pm - Line Dancing
Fridays, 9am - Art Class

Piermont Farmers' Market
Tuesdays, through October 27, 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 barn built in 1906. Anytime, by appointment or request. (603) 272-9026 or 272-5854.

Joseph Patch Library Happenings
Monday, 10am-2pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 3-7pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm
Joseph Patch Library
South Main Street, Warren (603) 764-9072
For more information, contact eagleswing@roadrunner.com or jpatchlibrary@yahoo.com
Mondays, 10am - Story Hour for Preschoolers
Wednesdays, 4pm - Knitting Group for Beginners and Experts
Lego Club for children one Saturday each month. Call library for date.
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
Wednesdays, through August 5, 10-11am - Preschool Storyhours
For ages 3 to 5. Stories, movement activities, crafts.

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, August 5, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class
First Wednesday each month
Mondays, 9am-12noon - Wood Carving Class
Beginners are welcome. Bring your own tools or come by and see what it's all about.
Mondays, 9:45-11am - Tai Chi and Dao Yin
Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:15am - Yoga
Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists
Wednesdays, 9am - Computer Classes
Thursdays, 9-11am - Crafters, Knitters, Crocheters, Cross Stitchers & Rug Hookers
New and experienced crafters welcome. Bring ideas and work to be completed. Materials will be provided. If you have available frames & hooks to loan, bring them in.
Thursdays, 10:30am - Memoir Writing Workshop
Each year our goal has been to finish up with a small book utilizing the combined stories of all participants. All are welcome.
Thursdays, 1pm - Quilting Class
Fridays, 10:15am - Country Line Dancing
Join Joan Randlett, who will show you some kick-up-your-heels moves. All ages are welcome.
Fridays, 11am - Genealogy

Castle in the Clouds
Open daily
Route 171, Moultonborough (603) 476-5900
www.castleintheclouds.org
The 1914 Castle is built on a picturesque 5500-acre estate, featuring 1000 feet of cascading waterfalls, Shannon Pond and hiking trails. Owned by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust; managed by the Castle Preservation Society. All lectures are free to the public.
Through August 6 - Lake Effect, Landscape Paintings of New Hampshire's Lakes Region
Exhibition and sale of paintings by nationally known artists. A unique opportunity to view and purchase contemporary and historic paintings of Lakes Region scenes by well-known American landscape artists.
Wednesday, August 5, 7:30pm - Evening Lecture Series: New Hampshire Regiments in the Civil War
Mike Pride & Mark Travis, Civil War Historians and Independent Scholars.
Monday, August 10, 10:30am-12:30pm - Walks and Talks: Ossipee Glen Cellar Holes with Dave Roberts and Brenda Sherwood Barth
Wednesday, August 12, 7:30pm - Evening Lecture Series: Reading Your Old House with Michael Lynch, Pratt University
Thursdays, through September 10, 5:30-7:30pm - Jazz at Sunset
This popular new tradition features live music, food and refreshments and beautiful sunsets. Light, listenable jazz on the Castle Patio (inside by the fireplace on rainy Thursdays).

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Programs & Events
23 Science Center Road, Holderness (603) 968-7194
www.nhnature.org
Wednesday, August 5, 9:30-10:30am - Discover Your World Series
Participants learn about the importance of introducing children to the world around them as soon as possible to foster the child's own natural curiosity and sense of wonder. Adult MUST accompany child at no additional cost. Suitable for ages 3 and under.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, through October 15, 4pm - Nature of the Lakes Cruises
Daily, through October 18, 11am, 1pm & 3pm - Explore Squam Lake Cruises
The 3pm cruise on Fridays (through August 21) will be a special "Loon Cruise" where the Science Center Cruise Captain will be joined by a biologist from the Loon Preservation Committee.

Thornton Historical Society Programs & Events
Wednesday, August 5, 7pm
Thornton Town Hall
16 Merrill Access Road/Route 175, Thornton (603) 726-3596
Music in My Pockets: Family Fun in Folk Music
Singing games, accessible "pocket instruments" like spoons and dancing puppets, tall tales, funny songs, old songs and songs kids teach each other in the playground - all "traditional" in that they have been passed down the generations by word of mouth - will be seen, heard and learned. We will revisit 1850 or 1910 in a New England town, with families gathered around the figurative hearth, participating in timeless, hearty entertainment and, almost without knowing it, learning how America amused itself before electricity. Jeff Warner presents this NH Humanities Council program, which is free and open to the public.

Plymouth Keniston-Freeman Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays, through August 27, 7pm
Town Common
Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1397
www.plymouthnh.org
Concerts are free; refreshments available.
August 5 - Uncle Steve Band - Electric mix of Folk-Rock, R&B, Country & Originals
August 12 - Gerry Grimo and the East Bay Jazz Ensemble - Big Band Classics, Jazz, Swing & R&B
August 19 - Lisa Young & Co. - Top 40 to Motown, Light Rock & Oldies (At Plymouth Rotary Amphitheatre)

Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Daily, 10am-6pm; Wednesdays, July & August, 10am-9pm
Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center
New location: 75 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2750
www.artisticroots.com
Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in its new Plymouth location for a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. Numerous classes available; check website for details. Materials and equipment are available for purchase, or students may bring their own. Preregistration is required. Visit the gallery or call to register or request a brochure and registration form.
Thursdays, August 6, 13 & 20, 1-4pm - Watercolor Challenges
Join Cheryl Johnson in this exploration of interesting and unusual painting adventures. Geared toward the intermediate/advanced level. Space is limited to 10 students. For teens & adults.
Saturdays, August 8, 15 & 22, 10:30am-12noon - Saturday Morning Art Adventures
Each week, instructor Ruth Ann Blair will offer a new Art Adventure. Students will learn basic art principles, experiment with color, and try out a variety of art techniques and materials. Ages: 7-13
Mondays, August 10 & 17, 6:30-9pm - Watercolor Explorations for Beginners
Cheryl Johnson will teach beginner watercolor painting techniques including applying washes, brush work, developing values, use of additives and color mixing. For teens & adults. Materials and equipment are available for purchase, or students may bring their own.
Mondays, August 10 & 17, 10-11am - Slap On That Paint! with Kathy Roos
Art is one of the best ways you can help your children develop skills to express themselves. Discover how to help your young child learn to love to learn. Wear clothes to get messy in. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; no drop-off, please. For ages 9 months-4 years.
Mondays, August 10 & 17, 12:30-2:30pm - Glass Mosaics with Kathy Roos
Create a beautiful piece of art using bits of colored glass. For ages 12-adult.
Tuesdays, August 11 & 18, 10-11:30am - Art Explorations I with Ruth Ann Blair
Each week, students will explore a different aspect of art, including basic drawing and painting techniques, color and value study, basic perspective, proper use of tools and equipment, some craft projects with an emphasis on recycling, and, weather permitting, a painting session on The Commons (with parental approval). For ages 6-9.

PSU's Silver Center: NCCA Children's Summer Theatre and Lego Camp
Theater Thursdays, 2pm
Silver Center for the Arts
Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
http://silver.plymouth.edu www.papermilltheatre.org/childrenstheatre.htm
Original musical adaptations of your favorite fairy/folk tales with professional adult performers from the NCCA. Shows generally last 40 minutes, appealing to both adults and children aged 3 and up.
August 6 - The Nightingale
August 13 - Aladdin
Monday-Friday, August 10-14, 9am-4pm - Lego Camp
New kits and new challenges with Lego engineering, robotics and pneumatics. Wednesday morning we go to the Plymouth Senior Center, where campers will teach seniors to build cars and race them. For more information and registration, please contact Linda Hammond at (603) 535-2868.

New Hampshire Music Festival - Chamber, Classics & Pops Series
Hanaway Theater and Smith Recital Hall at Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth
Pops concerts at Gilford Community Auditorium at Gilford High School, 88 Alvah Wilson Road, Gilford (603) 279-3300 (NHMF)
www.nhmf.org
Tuesdays, through August 11, 8pm - Chamber Series
Enjoy the conversational intimacy of chamber music in the cherished acoustics of PSU's Smith Recital Hall. Programs are chosen by the musicians themselves.
Thursdays, through August 13, 8pm - Classics Series
Six symphony concerts of the great works by great masters. An ambitious series of classical performances, with soaring melodies filled with passion and the grandeur of a full orchestra. Held in the Hanaway Theatre
Saturdays, through August 15, 8pm - Pops Series
Three pops orchestra concerts and three light classics symphony concerts.
Before each performance, your host, Festival Director Henry Fogel, will conduct an informative talk at 7pm to provide insight into the evening's performances.

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, August 7 - First Friday Pizza & a Movie
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.
Friday, August 7, 6-9pm - Full Moon Potluck
Bring a dish to share. Join us after for a talk about Climate Change led by Sam Miller. Free
Saturday, August 15, 4pm - Farm Day
Our annual Farm Day harvest celebration, featuring live music by the Crunchy Western Boys, a pig roast, local veggies, raffles, a bonfire, and tours of the farm and gardens. At Farm Day, we welcome over 200 guests to the farm to share a meal (D Acres-raised pork, complemented with lots of fresh local veggies and homemade bread) and build community. Bring a potluck dessert to share.
Saturday, August 15, 6-8pm - Saturday Soup Night
Sliding scale donation for all-you-should-eat organic farm soup.
Monday-Friday, August 17-21, 9am-1pm - Kids Week at the Farm with Karen Ganey
D Acres welcomes youth to participate in real farm activities, including feeding the pigs and chickens, gathering eggs, harvesting food from the gardens, and preparing and eating it in a tasty, healthy lunch. Young people will be encouraged to marvel at the diversity of life at the farm, and begin to see how plants, animals, insects, and others all work together in a healthy ecological system. Daily visits to the farm will feed the curiosity children naturally exhibit while fostering growth in a fun and exciting environment. Sliding scale and family discounts available.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm - Yoga with Sarah Hall

Plymouth Friday Lunch 'n Music Concerts on the Common
Fridays, 12noon-1pm
Town Common
Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1001
www.plymouthnh.org
August 7 - The Jackpine Holdouts
August 14 - Don Saviano

Rumney 90th Annual Old Home Day
Saturday, August 8
Town Common, Main Street & Rumney Russell School, School Street
Rumney, (603) 786-9403
All day long, for all ages: Community & Kids Parade, crafters, activities & entertainment, kids games. Free Ice Cream Social at the Russell School in the evening.

Sandwich Old Home Week
August 9-16
Sandwich Recreation Department
(603) 284-6473

Holderness Village Common Summer Concert Series
Mondays, through August 10, 7pm (final)
Gazebo at the Village Common
Holderness (603) 968-3700 or 968-2145
www.holderness-nh.gov
August 10 - Postage Due (Mr. Phil Magic Show at 6pm)

White Mountain Study Group
Monday, August 10, 6-8:30pm
Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
101 Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth (603) 536-8908
www.starrkingfellowship.org
The group discusses dowsing and many other spiritual and esoteric subjects, followed by the featured speaker. Meets on the second Monday (usually) of every month. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Tom and Sandi Ruelke at (603) 444-5494 or bigrock86@gmail.com. Also, Suzanne Schwartz at (603) 726-3874 or suzmail@roadrunner.com.

Holderness Historical Society
Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm (or by appointment)
Holderness Historical Society
Route 3, Curry Place, Holderness
(603) 968-3023 or (603) 968-9898
www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/holderness.php
Tuesday, August 11, 7pm - Music in My Pockets: Family Fun in Folk Music
Singing games, accessible "pocket instruments" like spoons and dancing puppets, tall tales, funny songs, old songs and songs kids teach each other in the playground - all "traditional" in that they have been passed down the generations by word of mouth - will be seen, heard and learned. We will revisit 1850 or 1910 in a New England town, with families gathered around the figurative hearth, participating in timeless, hearty entertainment and, almost without knowing it, learning how America amused itself before electricity. Jeff Warner presents this NH Humanities Council program, which is free and open to the public. Contact: Victoria Lang, (603) 968-7066
Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm.

Byron G Merrill Library Happenings
Tuesday, 2-8pm; Thursday, 10am-12noon & 2pm-5pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon
10 Buffalo Road, Rumney (603) 786-9520
www.rumneylibrary.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 11, 2pm or 7pm - Rumney Knitters
Join experienced and beginner knitters alike for conversation and shared interests. Bring your current project. All ages are welcome. Second Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday, August 11, 6:30pm - The Ladies' Book Club
Second Tuesday of each month.
Tuesday, August 18, 2:30-3:30pm - Rumney Genealogists
Are you interested in getting your family tree? We will explore various ways for doing this as well as how to research on the internet using Ancestry.com. Third Tuesday of each month.
Thursdays, 3:30pm and Saturdays, 10:30am - Byron G Bear Story Club
Themed storytimes and activities for preschool and primary age children. Visit http://rumneylibrarybyrongbear.blogspot.com/ for more information.

Plymouth Theatre Under the Stars
Tuesdays, through August 11
Plymouth Rotary Amphitheatre
Green Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1397
Family friendly theatrical fun all summer. House opens at 6pm for BYO picnic; curtain opens at 6:30pm. Rain or shine. Adults "pay as you can" and kids under 12 are free.

Advice To The Players - A Winter's Tale
Tuesday-Sunday, August 11-16, 2pm
Sandwich Fairgrounds Amphitheatre
Center Sandwich (603) 986-6253
www.advicetotheplayers.org
One man's moment of folly. A family's sixteen years of pain. But time and forgiveness will show them a better way. William Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale, featuring core ATTP actors.

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
Wednesdays, through August 12, 10:30am - Summer Reading Program
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.

Cardigan Mountain Art Association
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm
Corner of Route 4 & Depot Street, Canaan (603) 523-7292
www.cardiganart.org
Non-profit organization promoting the arts in neighboring communities. Numerous artists on display.
Exhibiting August 12-November 1 - CMAA Annual Fall Show: Reflections
Friday, August 14, 6-8pm - Opening Reception for Reflections
Meet the artists; light refreshments & beverages served.

Happenings at the Ashland Town Library
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-2pm
Main Street & Route 132, Ashland
www.ashlandtownlibrary.org
Thursday, August 13, 7pm - Friends of the Library meeting
Friday, August 14, 7pm - Kids, Books and the Arts 2009: Reptiles on the Move
Come see and hold all sorts of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and even alligators! You'll meet unusual creatures such as bearded dragon lizards, a 25-pound African tortoise named Toby, blue tongue skinks and a 10-foot albino python named Luke.
The Library has passes to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens. Passes may be checked out at the library and reserved up to 1 week in advance.

Ashland Historical Society Museums & Presentations
By appointment
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
Saturday, August 15, 4pm - Young Ladies Tea
Held at the Pauline E. Glidden Toy Museum; call (603) 968-7928 for reservation.

Campton Public Library
Through August 16, Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-4pm, Friday, 10am-7pm, Saturday, 9am-3pm
1110 NH Route 175, Campton (603) 726-4877
www.camptonnh.org/PublicLibrary.html
Saturdays, 10am - Storyhour: Just For Kids

Campton Historical Society Programs
Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building)
529 NH Route 175, Campton Hollow (603) 536-1077 or 726-7752 or 726-3804
www.camptonhistorical.org
Monday, August 17, 7:30pm - Runaway Wives: When Colonial Marriages Failed
When 18th century wives tired of the marriage contract, they could run, but they could not hide. Husbands chased them down via newspaper ads, effectively removing their sources of credit and income. In the vocabulary of the war between the sexes, one reads of surprisingly enduring economic and social barriers to runaway wives. Marcia Schumidt Blaine, Professor of History at PSU, presents this NH Humanities Council program. Free and open to the public. Contact: Judy Landry, 726-3081
Monthly program meetings, except February, March and December. The building is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public.

Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery
By appointment
69 Maple Street (Route 113), Center Sandwich (603) 284-7728
www.patricialaddcarega.com
Work in all media by regional and national artists. Works on paper, sculpture, painting, monotypes, objects and installations are on exhibit in a barn dating back to 1825.
Exhibiting through August 19 - Expressions of Survival
Gallery artist react to the economic and political events of the past year.
Wednesday, August 19, 5-7pm - Artist Reception: Kathryn Field, New Work
Both a sculptor and painter, Field exhibits her newest work. Paintings on metal, canvas and free standing sculptural "pictures" are on view. Exhibiting through September 9.

Holderness Recreation presents SummerEscape 2009
Monday-Friday, through August 21, 8am-4:30pm
Holderness Recreation Department
Holderness (603) 968-3700
www.holderness-nh.gov
Nine weeks of fun for kids in grades K-8, with a different theme each week. Swimming lessons, arts & crafts, sports, field trips, group & individual activities. Children may participate weekly or in 2-week sessions. Call or email to register; registration form available on the website.

Galleria Giovanna Fine Art Exhibits
Call for hours
Galleria Giovanna
313 River Road, Canaan (603) 523-7154
www.galleriagiovannafineart.com
The chic farm house gallery celebrates new exhibition space, art school and design center. Works by regional artists include oils, sculpture, limited edition prints, photographs, mono types and drawings. Children's work will be shown in the Mud Room Gallery.
On exhibit through August 23 - Periphery
"Something that is on the outside that is important" is the theme

Exhibit of Paintings by Marcia Santore
Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm and Sunday, 10:30am-4pm
Inspire Gallery at Inspire 2 Knit & Tea
12 Yeaton Road (at Tenney Mountain Highway/Route 25), Plymouth (603) 536-5648
www.marciasantore.com
Exhibiting through August 31
Using recognizable subject matter, such as fish, trees, windows & doors, chairs, rooms, the sinuous lines of snakes & rivers, and the silhouetted human form, as a point of departure to explore abstract ideas. Contact: Marcia Santore, 6 Texas Hill Road, Plymouth, NH 03264 (603) 536-1558

Sandwich Historical Society
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 topics such as hunting, fishing, hiking, sports, camping, recreation, scouting, winter activities, water activities and much more.
Currently on exhibit - A Photographic Journey of Sandwich, The Collected Photographs of Joan Cook Come to the Craft Building on the Sandwich Fairgrounds, take a stroll through time and relive some of the history of Sandwich. The exhibit includes over 2,500 community photographs.

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 New Hampshire artisans. Cooperative gallery featuring woodworking, pottery, textiles, photography, paintings, drawings, prints, glass, 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.

Corner House Inn - Live Music in the PUB
Friday evenings
Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
Now serving lunch every day and brunch on Sundays 11:30am-2pm.

Little Church Theater Performances, Art Gallery & Events
Route 113, opposite the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness (603) 968-2250
www.littlechurchtheater.org
Community Art Exhibit
Enjoy various mediums of artwork by local artists including painting, sculpture, photography and embroidery. Free.

Clog Dancing in Sandwich
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30-11am
Sandwich Recreation Department
Sandwich Central School Gym, Sandwich (603) 284-6473
For more information, contact parks.rec@cyberpine.net.
Clog dancing, or clogging, is an American form of folk dancing or step dancing; the music can be folk, country or pop. This program introduces beginners to clogging and offers experienced cloggers a chance to dance as well. No previous experience required; for all ages.

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
For more information, contact longview175@adelphia.net
Fresh vegetables, meats, plants, herbs, cut flowers, eggs, soaps, yarn, baked goods and farm crafts. Rain or shine.

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.

White Mountain Toastmasters Club
Most Wednesdays, 7pm
Common Man Inn
Plymouth (603) 744-5036
www.toastmasters.org
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 on the second, third and fourth Wednesday evenings each month, unless otherwise posted.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

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

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