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Winter - Issue 86

January 14-February 17, 2010

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	Upcoming Alliance & Partner Programs Colebrook Area Lancaster/Whitefield Area Berlin/Gorham Area Mount Washington Valley Littleton Area Lincoln/Woodstock Area Haverhill Area Plymouth Area

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Grant information sessions:The NH Charitable Foundation hosts two free regional grantseeker information sessions, the first on Wednesday, January 13, from 9:30-11:30am at the North Country Health Consortium in Whitefield, where you can learn about the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund grant program, and the second on Wednesday, January 20, from 1-3pm at the Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center in North Conway, where you can learn more about the Foundation’s grant programs. Free webinars are scheduled for February 3 and 5. Preregistration is requested for all sessions; for more information go to www.nhcf.org.

Arts in Education Grants Info Workshops: Two free grants information workshops for FY2011 grant opportunities in Arts in Education will cover Artist in Residence (AIR) grants and Arts in Education (AIE) Leadership project grants. Workshop dates are: Wednesday, January 20, 3-6pm, and Friday, January 22, 10am-2pm at NHSCA Herb Waters Conference Room, 2 � Beacon Street, Suite 225, Concord. Workshops are open to teachers, arts specialists, parents and fine arts/curriculum coordinators. Preregistration is required; contact Catherine O'Brian at catherine.r.obrian@dcr.nh.gov or 271-0795. Visit www.nh.gov/nharts/ and click on Artist Roster (under Quick Links on the right hand side) for information on the NH Roster of Teaching Artists.

Back by Popular Demand! "Seasons of the Year" Arts in Early Learning Conference Travels to Southern NH: We're pleased to present an encore of our "Seasons of the Year" conference for early-childhood educators, day-care providers, librarians and parents, part of our ongoing partnership with VSA arts of NH. The conference takes place at the Preschool in the Village in the Congregational Church of Amherst, NH, on Saturday, February 13, 9am-3pm (registration at 8:30). Cost is $30; a discount is available for multiple participants from a single site. Preregistration is required; please visit our website for details.

Young Writers Conference: Students ages 14+ who are interested in writing -- and their teachers -- can register now for the 15th annual New Hampshire Young Writers Conference on March 13 at New England College, Henniker. Keynote speaker is Archer Mayor, bestselling author of the Joe Gunther mystery series. For teachers, internationally renowned writing instructor Barry Lane will share tricks of the trade. For more information go to www.nhwritersproject.org.

Connecting Creative Communities: Save the date for the first New England-wide conference on the Creative Economy, set for March 9-11 in Providence, Rhode Island. The Alliance is pleased to represent rural communities on the conference planning committee; please call or email us if you have questions or ideas, or if you want to be sure to be added to the invitation list.



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country Let it snow! We love winter for its multitude of possibilities -- both indoors and out. Even though it's tempting to curl up by the fire and watch the flakes drift down, we don't want to miss any of the arts and cultural activities going on around the region. Check out this e-bulletin to find out what's happening in your backyard -- or further afield. There are lots of events to choose from! Bulletin Instructions: If this e-bulletin comes through for you as one long text message, click on the Arts Alliance website at www.aannh.org for the user-friendly version. Choose "Join our e-list" in the left-hand column. Next, enter your email address. You will receive an email from the Arts Alliance. Click to update your Profile. At the bottom of the Profile page, select HTML format. Save your changes. That should solve the problem and allow you to view the bulletin more easily. The bulletin, for you and your guests, is 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. Events beyond the dates in this bulletin can be viewed in our Plan-Ahead Arts Calendar and you can also view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details. 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. 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. Please note that our bulletin schedule has been revised: You can find the schedule for deadlines for future bulletins at http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dfn3jwsj_9dbbxzpgg. The submission deadline for the next bulletin, covering February 18-March 24, is February 9.

Upcoming Alliance & Partner Programs

Teaching artist workshop January 27: Teaching artists in all disciplines are invited to attend "Layers of Learning: Highlighting School Connections for Your Teaching Artist Practice" on January 27 from 9:30am to noon at the Kimball Jenkins Estate, Concord. The workshop, led by artist-educator Cynthia Robinson, is presented by the New England Consortium of Artist-Educator Professionals (NECAP), the NH State Council on the Arts, and the Arts Alliance. Cost is $10. See our website for details and registration information. Integrated Arts Conference January 30: Educators, artists and community members interested in arts education are invited to take part in the 15th Annual Integrated Arts Conference on Saturday, January 30, at Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University. The conference is presented by the Educational Theatre Collaborative in partnership with PSU's College of Graduate Studies and Department of Education, Plymouth Elementary and Friends of the Arts and in association with the NH State Council on the Arts and the Arts Alliance. Workshops will explore themes and ideas found in the circus, the setting for ETC's production of "Godspell." Professional development and graduate credit are available. Registration is $125 and includes admission to the conference and performance, staff development certificate, lunch, refreshments and a teacher resource book. Download the brochure here; to register online or for more information, go to www.plymouth.edu/etc. Additional performances of "Godspell" take place January 27-31 at the Silver Center's Hanaway Theatre. Storyteller Comes North for Black History Month! We're thrilled to be hosting a week-long residency (February 1-6) with master storyteller Abigail Ifatola Jefferson of Rhode Island. Abigail performs and conducts workshops nationally. Through a unique blend of story, song, rhythm and dance, she brings to life stories from around the globe with an emphasis on the African Diaspora. Audiences of all ages have described her programs as inspiring, informative and energizing. Abigail will be accompanied by Abdul Mateen, a recording artist, music engineer, and accomplished drummer. In 2003, Abdul was nominated for two Grammy Awards for his CD recording of "Babylon X and No Mystery." He is the director of Massai Reggae Band, and has served as musical director for Mix Magic Theatre, Brown University's Rites in Reasons Theatre, and The Providence Black Repertory Company. Check our website for a list of menu opportunities and, soon, a schedule of programs in schools and communities. Artists Invited to Submit Work for "Northern Light": North Country artists are invited to submit work to be considered for a juried show that will be on exhibit in the AVA Gallery library in Lebanon this April. "Northern Lights: Variation on a Theme" is being developed in conjunction with two spring concerts - one in the Upper Valley, the other in the North Country - by Camerata New England. Following the exhibit, the artwork will be on display in the North Country. Artists can submit up to three high-resolution jpg images to eileen@aannh.org; a brief artist's statement should accompany the images, explaining their relationship to the theme. Please include Northern Light in the subject line of your email. Deadline for submissions is March 1. The exhibit is a collaboration of the AVA Gallery, the Old Mill Studio in Whitefield, and the Arts Alliance, in conjunction with Camerata New England. Artist Exchange-North: Artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs are invited to a daylong conference at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield on February 1 from 8:30am to 4pm. The conference, presented by MicroCredit-NH in partnership with the Alliance, offers practical marketing information including sessions on web design and financial management. Keynote speakers are storyteller Becky Rule and consultant Steve Gamlin. Registration is $45 for Arts Alliance and MicroCredit-NH members and $55 for non-members by January 15, and $55 for members and $65 for non-members after January 15. The fee includes snacks and lunch. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available. Click here to register; for more information, call (800) 769-3482. Dance It! Sing It! Act It Out! A Morning Workshop for Early-Childhood Creativity: On Saturday, February 6, from 9am to noon in Plymouth, we'll be hosting an intensive workshop in music, movement and creative drama. The workshop, part of our Arts in Early Learning partnership with VSA arts of NH, is led by Deborah Stuart, Richard Moses and Kelly Doremus Stuart, and designed for teachers, child care providers and children's librarians, as well as parents and family members of young children. Participants will have a chance to experience a wide variety of creative activities aimed at enriching the learning experiences of young children both at home and in pre-school and child-care settings. Fee is $15, payable to AANNH; scholarships are available. Preregistration is required - see www.aannh.org for details. Come to Our BYOP February 9: Mark your calendars now for our Annual Meeting & BYOP -- Bring Your Own Poetry, Performance, or Painting -- set for February 9. This is a great opportunity for artists, members, partners and friends to spend an evening with our staff and board members. We'll send more details soon! Enjoy a HerART Tea as part of American Heart Month: What do you get when you join hearts and art? A special HerART Tea. Join us from 2-4 pm on February 13 at the Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast in Whitefield for this healthy and fun event that features heart-related wearable art and information on how women can better take care of their hearts and bodies. Show off an outfit with a focus on hearts - a garment, hat, jewelry, bag or other item of your choosing. There will be plenty of time for conversation, tea and healthy goodies, and short presentations by women in the medical field. The $10 admission fee covers the tea and a donation to the American Heart Association. Reservations should be made by February 6 by calling Sue Gradual at (603) 837-8778. Several make it/take it art & craft activities will be held leading before the tea -- on January 16, 19, 23 and 31 and February 4. Call the Old Mill Studio at (603) 837-8778 for details on taking a workshop and creating a small piece of wearable art. The HerART Tea is presented by the Old Mill Studio in partnership with the Arts Alliance as part of our Arts & Health program. Save the Date! "Igniting the Spark": Mark your calendars now for March 17 for "Igniting the Spark - Integrating Creativity and the Arts into Youth Programming." We're partnering with the North Country Health Consortium as they present this all-day conference at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield for youth workers, human service providers, volunteers working with youth, parents, preventionists, school personnel and anyone interested in youth development and youth program. Call or email us to be added to the list for conference updates.

Colebrook Area

Colebrook Public Library Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 2-5:30pm; Wednesday/Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon 126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808 www.colebrook-nh.com Thursdays, January 14 & February 11, 6:30pm - Book Discussion Group The discussion, held the second Thursday of each month, is free and open to all. Books are available at the library. Wednesdays, 10am - Story Hour Thursdays, 6pm - Movie Night Connecticut River Artisans Group Various locations (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. Artist of the Month featured at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Interpretive Center. There will be a small exhibit each month at Coos County Nursing Home beginning in February. Saturday, January 23, 10:30am - CRAG member Judi Calhoun presents a water media art class to adults & teens at the library in Canaan, VT. Register by calling Judi at 237-8882 or the library at (802) 266-7135. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month at the Alice M. Ward Memorial Library in Canaan, VT. Various workshops offered every month - check website or call for details. Alice M. Ward Memorial Library & Canaan Historical Society Thursday, 12noon-5pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; 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. Fall/Winter Exhibit - Lumber Baron George Van Dyke and Log Drives of the Connecticut Valley Lumber Company The story is retold in images from the Vermont Historical Society showing the drives. River drive tools reveal just how tough the loggers had to be wrangle the logs using the power of the river, and public television videos offer the viewer a chance to see additional images and footage. Saturday, January 23, 10:30am - Connecticut River Artisans Group member Judi Calhoun presents a water media art class to adults and teens. Register by calling the Library or Judi at 237-8882. Annual Great North Woods Talent Showcase Seeks Performers Saturday February 13, 6pm St. Francis Hall State Street, Groveton For more information, contact chfhaiti@yahoo.com This annual event, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Council #2339 in Groveton, gives local musicians and singers a chance to showcase their talent for their family and community. There will be a wide range of performances, including folk, acoustic & electric rock, blues, country & gospel, acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocalists and fiddlers. The proceeds once again benefit the student scholarship fund and other needs in the community. For more information or to perform in this popular showcase, contact John Roberge at (603) 636-0070. Parking is available only on State Street, next to the Siwooganock Bank, next to the post office, next to the Groveton fire station, and behind the police station. Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods Shoppe Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday, 10am-5pm; Friday, 10am-6pm 110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302 www.fiddleheadsusa.com Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums. Errol Heritage Commission Historical Display Call for hours Errol Town Hall 33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Debra Freedman) www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php The public is invited to enjoy an old photo display, a peek into the rich historic past of the area. The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round); open to the public. Colebrook Area Historical Society Displays & Programs Saturdays, July & August, 10am-2pm or by appointment 2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall 17 Bridge Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4470 www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1163609 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. Biannual newsletter. Programs are offered on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm from May to September. Cohos Historical Society Marion Blodgett Museum & Programs Hours by appointment Marion Blodgett Museum Corner of Bog & Hollow Road, Stratford Hollow (603) 922-8337 www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org Meetings held every third Wednesday at 7pm (summer - during Daylight Savings Time) or 6pm (winter - off DST). Held at Fuller Town Hall, on Route 3 at the flashing yellow light, in the winter.

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

Happenings at The Mount Washington Listed events are open to the public - call for details & to confirm The Mount Washington Resort Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752 www.mtwashington.com/activities/event Wednesday, January 13, 7pm - Weeks Act Centennial Lecture Series Mark Okrant, PSU Professor of Tourism Management and Policy presents Two Centuries of Tourism in the White Mountains: A Region Comes Full Circle, as part of a series that examines the legacy and lessons of Eastern national forests. For more information, contact (603) 535-3275 or tcguldbrandsen@plymouth.edu. 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 Mountains region with a rich array of maps and images. New Hampshire Charitable Foundation 2010 Grantseeker Session Wednesday, January 13, 9:30-11:30am North County Health Consortium 7 Main St, Whitefield www.nhcf.org/events Grantseekers once again have the opportunity to learn about the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation grant programs first hand. Grantseeker information sessions are being held across the state, along with on-line webinar training. These sessions are optional; attendance is not required in order to apply. There is no charge to attend. The Foundation will be making some changes to the grants program for 2010. The changes will further streamline and clarify the process, as well as respond to the ongoing recession by providing more flexibility to nonprofits. What isn't changing, though, are the deadlines - there will still be a spring and fall application round beginning on March 1 and September 1. 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! - Have an idea? Perhaps a custom class can be designed. Check website for a list of suggestions. For Teens and Adults: Thursdays, January 14 & 28, February 11, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursday Networking Craft Group Bring a project, share ideas, receive/give encouragement. 2nd & 4th Thursday each month. Mondays, January 18 & February 15, 9-11am - Open Basket Networking Group Bring a current project, share ideas, receive/give encouragement. Donation to cover tea, etc. Third Monday of each month (usually). Tuesday, January 26, 6-8pm - One of a Kind Explore various media and techniques that go outside the box, outside the traditional quilting projects. Take a turn to challenge the group to explore a new fabric possibility, then share arty interpretations the next month. Fourth Tuesday of each month (usually). Friday, February 5, 5-7pm - First Friday Artist Reception Receptions featuring individual artist or artist groups. Light refreshments & usually live music. First Friday of each month. Saturday, February 6, 9-10am - Show and Tell First Saturday of every month. Sunday, February 7, 2-4pm - Red Hat Society Tea, games & camaraderie. First Sunday each month. Saturday, February 13, 9am-1pm - Bag Lady Series One time workshop each month to make a unique purse. Second Saturday each month (usually). Saturday, Saturday, February 13, 10:30am-12:30pm - Watercolor Group Having a problem with getting the effect wanted in watercolor? Tina Clark can help! Bring a painting, etc. for guidance & encouragement. Second Saturday each month. Instruction available by appointment - Beginner Basket and Chair Caning Open Pottery Studio - Once familiar with class routines, interested individuals are welcome to use the equipment. Artist Exchange-North: Business Training for Artists Monday, February 1, 8:30am-4pm (January 15 early registration) Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa Whitefield (800) 769-3482 (information) www.microcreditnh.org/artworksnh/index.html www.mountainviewgrand.com Author and humorist Rebecca Rule will bring her wry tales of life in New Hampshire to the North Country for ArtWorks-NH's annual Artist Exchange-North. Artist Exchange-North attendees will spend the remainder of the daylong conference gathering practical business information from local experts. Eric Lang of Legal Ledgers in Berlin will offer financial management tools and a basic understanding of what it takes to get a handle on a business's financial future. Roxanne Herres of Sunny Valley Creations in Columbia will share tips on building a Web site. Luncheon speaker Steve Gamlin of Jigsaw Consulting in Exeter, a "motivational humorist," will present on Attitude, Action and the Law of Attraction. The day will wrap up with a presentation of ArtWorks-NH's Artist Innovation Award, and a roundtable discussion of lessons and ideas generated by the trainings. MicroCredit-NH is offering discounted fees for early registration to this event, by January 15. Price covers morning refreshments and lunch. A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available. Please call or visit the website for more information or to register. HerART Tea celebrates American Heart Month Saturday, February 13, 2-4pm Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast 19 Lancaster Road, Route 3, Whitefield (603) 837-8778 (reservations) www.aannh.org www.oldmillstudio.com Join us for this healthy and fun event that features heart-related wearable art and information on how women can better take care of their hearts and bodies. Show off an outfit with a focus on hearts - a garment, hat, jewelry, bag or other item of your choosing. There will be plenty of time for conversation, tea and healthy goodies, and short presentations by women in the medical field. Reservations should be made by February 6 by calling Sue Gradual. Several make it/take it art & craft activities will be held leading up to the HerART Tea, on January 16, 19, 23 and 31, and February 4. Call the Old Mill Studio at (603) 837-8778 for details on taking a workshop and creating a small piece of wearable art. The HerART Tea is presented by the Old Mill Studio in partnership with the Arts Alliance as part of our Arts & Health program. 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 www.weekslib.org Wednesdays, January 20 & February 17, 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 A time for children's senses to be stimulated through song, stories, fingerplays. For ages birth through 3 years. Wednesdays, 3-4pm - LEGO Club - No age limit or restriction; kids should bring their imaginations. Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour and activities for ages 3-5 years New Hampshire's Working Forest: From Market Revolution to Industrialism Thursday January 21, 6pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall (handicap-accessible) Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-4654 www.plymouth.edu/center-for-rural-partnerships/ Linda Upham-Bornstein's presentation examines the working forest as a provider of necessities, and its role as an economic resource in the development of New Hampshire's industrial economy. The primary focus is on industrial development from the 1850s to 1929, with specific emphasis on its intersection with tourism, conservation, and other economic issues. Part of the Weeks Act Centennial Lecture Series, which examines the legacy and lessons of Eastern national forests. For more information, contact (603) 535-3275 or tcguldbrandsen@plymouth.edu. North Country Poetry Workshop Tuesdays, January 26 & February 9, 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. Scottish Country Dancing in Lancaster Fridays, September-June, 7:30pm Town Hall 25 Main Street, Lancaster (802) 751-7671 www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html Join the Scottish country dance! There is no lower or upper age limit on Scottish dancing. No partner required; dances are taught. Dances vary in pace from elegant and slow to aerobic flings. Please bring water and soft-soled shoes. Wheelchair accessible. Call Bill Tobin for more information. 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.

Berlin/Gorham Area

Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings Saturdays, 8pm (unless otherwise noted) Appalachian Mountain Club Visitor Center Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721 x 8119 www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/ Wednesdays, 6pm - International Dinner Series The family style dinner features four courses of international cuisine. Guests may BYOB. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers and travelers. January 13 - AMC's Kilimanjaro and Safari Excursion AMC excursion climbs the mountain on a circuitous route and also watches fantastic wild animal migrations in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater of Tanzania. Presented by Jane Gibbons. This program follows the International Dinner featuring cuisine of Tanzania. January 20 - Simple Life: A Conversation Through pictures and stories, Roger and Sarah Isberg present their philosophy of living well with simple means, based on 25 years of experience teaching outdoor life, traditional handcrafts and ecophilosophy in Sweden. This program follows the International Dinner featuring cuisine of Sweden. January 27 - Travels in Jordan Theo and Melanie Stibbons traveled almost the full length of Jordan, from the Gulf of Aqabah to the Syrian border. Highlights include the remarkable ancient Nabataen city of Petra, and Wadi Rum, once the home of Lawrence of Arabia. International Dinner featuring cuisine of Jordan. February 3 - Hiking and Other Adventures on the Isle of Arran with Pat McCabe, Cuisine of Scotland February 10 - Japan: Trekking in the high Japanese Alps Wandering through rice fields and temples, and experiencing the people and city lights in Tokyo with David Loutzenheiser. International Dinner featuring cuisine of Japan January 16 - The Stories Behind the Stars Join local naturalist Matt Krug for a short discussion on the night sky, followed by a trip outdoors to view the stars. He will show some of the major winter constellations, how to locate them, and some of the mythology connected to them. The program is for both beginners and those who are familiar with the night sky, focusing mostly on what can be seen with the naked eye. This program is not overly scientific; it focuses on the mythology and the history of star watching as done by the layman throughout history. January 23 - The Adventure of the White Mountains in Art, Literature and Experience Through the years, many famous painters have depicted the White Mountains. A number of authors have developed a rich literature about them. This program looks at how artists such as Thomas Cole have pictured the White Mountains, how authors such as Thoreau, Emerson and Hawthorne have written about them and others have experienced them. Presented by Stephen Soreff and Christopher Volpe. January 30 - Winning the Avalanche Game A showing of the latest avalanche awareness video, great information for anyone who ventures into hazardous backcountry terrain. An entertaining visual blend of spectacular avalanches, winter recreationists, informative graphics and interviews with prominent professionals. All programs are free & open to the public. Call for reservations for dinner before Wednesday evening programs. Schedule is subject to change. Irish Music with Regina Delaney Thursday, January 14, 10:30-11:30am Tri-County CAP Senior Meal site 620 Sullivan Street, Berlin www.aannh.org Regina will present an hour of traditional Irish music, with singing, dancing and audience participation, and the public is invited. There is no charge for this Arts Alliance presentation. Stay for lunch afterwards. Contact North Country Elder Programs at (603) 752-2545. Randolph Public Library Programs & Randolph Colloquy Events Saturdays & Mondays, 10am-12noon; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm Town Hall building Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408 www.randolph.nh.gov/Local Interest.htm Wednesdays & Thursdays - Randolph Opera Series: Lesser Luminaries Lectures and full length videos by Bob Kruszyna, aimed at people who are interested in opera but know little or nothing about it. This season will consider styles such as post Wagnerian expressionism, bel canto, baroque, contemporary and operetta. Contact Jean Malick at 466-2547 or jcmalick@ne.rr.com for further information. Sponsored by the Friends of the Randolph Library. January 20 & 21 - Bel Canto, Donizettti, L'Elisir of a'more (The Elizir of Love) February 3 & 4 - Total Theater January, The Mekropoulos Case Sunday, January 24, 4pm - Rajmund Klechot, a worldwide performing silent actor will present a 50 minute performance. This performance is open to anyone 4 years and older. A donation is greatly appreciated, to offset the cost of production, with a portion of the proceeds to go to the Randolph Library. For more information, call Benjamin Mayerson at (603) 723-3450. Inclement weather date: January 31, 4pm St. Kieran Center for the Arts Programs Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm 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, an hour before all performing arts programs, and by special arrangement. No admission fee for exhibits, but donations are appreciated. Season Tickets to all 2010 performances are available. Sunday, January 24 at 2pm - North Country Talent Showcase Sunday, February 7 - The Matt McCabe Trio Upcoming shows include the NoteAble Decades retro band on February 21 and Mountain Streams Celtic Music on March 7. White Mountain Cafe Exhibits & Events White Mountain Cafe 212 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2511 www.whitemountaincafe.com North Country home to photographer Jerry Monkman, focusing on photography of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. http://blog.jerryandmarcymonkman.com/ The White Mountain Cafe is buying Wonderland Books. During the first week of the New Year, Wonderland moved from its current location on Exchange Street, to the space next door to the cafe. One of the dividers in the cafe's north wall will come down, and the doors will open to the White Mountain Cafe and Wonderland Books. Saturdays, January 30 & February 6, 7pm - Java and Jazz with Calico Slim First and last Saturday of each month Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings Monday, February 1, 7pm and Saturday, February 6, 9am Community Room of the St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1607 or 752-3319 or (603) 723-4451 www.materialgirlsquilts.homestead.com The Berlin Quilters Guild - Material Girls - meets on the first Monday (usually) of each month at St. Kieran. A Sew Day is held on the Saturday following the Monday meeting. All are welcome to join or visit the guild at these meetings. The Guild is always looking for new members. Plans are currently underway for the North Country Quilt Show and Exhibition to be held in the Fall 2010. Coffee with CONFR: Donor Relations through Email Thursday, February 4, 9:30-11am Family Resource Center 123 Main Street, Gorham (603) 869-9736 www.confr.org www.frcberlin-gorham.org Coffees with CONFR (Council on Fundraising) provide networking and peer learning opportunities in regions throughout the state. There are no formal presenters. Participants come with success stories, questions and requests for new ideas of their colleagues. Coffees are hosted by participants on a rotating basis. You may attend a coffee in any region, whether or not you live or work in that region. Coffees are free, but please contact the host of the coffee you plan to attend at the email listed below. Host: Kathleen Kelley, kkelley@ccfhs.org. Northern Forest Heritage Park 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. Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum By appointment 25 Railroad Street (behind town park), Gorham (603) 466-5338 www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.ht ml In 1850 the railroad came to Gorham. Explore this rich history through artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad exhibit in a boxcar. The Society 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. Anyone who would like more information, or needs directions or a ride can call (603) 466-9491 or Cathy Dick at 466-2196. 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. 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.

Lincoln/Woodstock Area

Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Saturdays, 11am-6pm Margret & H.A. Rey Center Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 236-3308 www.thereycenter.org Activities are a mixture of art and science, the physical and intellectual, for young and old. Check website for details and full listing of happenings, including numerous hikes, winter snowshoe & full-moon ski trips. Please preregister for events. Artist Bernard K. Passman has designed a limited edition jewelry collection dedicated to everyone's favorite mischievous monkey - Curious George. These wearable art sculptures, made of black coral, are available to view and purchase on the website. Proceeds benefit the Rey Center. On display in the Art Gallery - The Magic of Russian Decorative Arts A unique exhibit showcasing Russian decorative painting and featuring the unveiling of 8 hand-painted Snow Maiden Fairy Tale panels designed by internationally-acclaimed decorative artist and teacher Tricia Joiner, owner of I Dream of Beading and Tricia's Legacy Designs. Wednesday, January 13, 7pm - Film Night: SICKO Documentary Filmmaker Michael Moore takes on the American health care system. BYOB. Popcorn supplied. Friday, January 15, 6:30-7:30pm - Lecture: Healthcare Reform - What It Is, What It Isn't, What It Means Dr. Phil Boulter, Director of Healthcare Institute and Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine, summarizes US healthcare reform efforts of the past that have led to the current system, and presents likely future scenarios. Discussion to follow. Adults. Admission by donation. Saturday, January 16, 1-4pm - Winter Walk-Talks Attend Dr. Michele Pruyn's winter ecology walk-talk and learn about the northeast's winter environment. Participants will explore snow, weather, and the outdoor environment to sharpen their knowledge and get outdoors. The afternoon will begin with an indoor presentation and then participants will head outside to experience the winter world first hand. Call or email to register. Adults and families with children ages 8+. Saturday, January 16, 7-9pm - Astronomy & Stargazing with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Join a Discovery Center educator to learn about current celestial events and objects in the night sky. Begins with an indoor presentation and then, weather permitting, heads outside to set-up telescopes to view stars, planets, galaxies and more. Adults and families with children ages 8+. Friday, January 22, 7pm - Film Night: Quiz Show True story of the Twenty One quiz show scandal of the 1950s. Directed by Robert Redford. BYOB. Popcorn supplied. Adults. Suggested donation. Saturday, January 30, 6-7pm - Gallery Program Celebrating arts and humanities, featuring local or regional artists and presenters. Wednesdays, February 10 & 17, 7-9pm - Film Night View interesting films that will tweak the brain and prompt discussion. Film descriptions will be provided in advance at the website. BYOB. Popcorn supplied. Adults. Friday, February 12, 6:30-7:30pm - Lecture Delve into thought provoking topics spanning history, culture and the environment. Visit the website for details. Adults. Saturday, February 13, 10-11am - Curious Tots: Animals in Winter What do animals do during the winter? Discover what winter holds for the animal world with a story, craft and outdoor activities. Parents must attend with children (ages 3-6). Saturday, February 13, 1-4pm - Walk-Talk: Winter Natural History Workshop Join local experts to explore various aspects of the natural world in winter. Begin with an indoor presentation and then head outside to experience the topic first hand. Visit the website for program details. Transportation provided. Adults and families with children ages 8+. Saturday, February 13, 6-7:30pm - Popcorn & PJs Movie Night Watch everyone's favorite monkey starring in his first feature length film - the Curious George Movie! Kids can come in their PJs. Beanbag chairs and flower pillows will help the kids get comfy to enjoy this fun family movie. Popcorn will be served. Families with children ages 3+. Wednesday, February 17, 10-11am - Curious Tots: Our Feathered Friends Through stories, a craft and outdoor activities discover the world of feathered friends and learn about what they eat, where they live, and how humans can help them survive the winter. Parents must attend with children. Families with children ages 3-6. Wednesday, February 17, 2-3:30pm - Curious Kids: Wild Snowmen During this fun, family program, venture outside to build snowmen or snow sculptures with edible decorations designed to feed wildlife neighbors. Parents must attend with children. Families with children ages 5+. Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio Hear favorite Rey stories read out loud. All ages welcome. Admission is by donation. Saturdays, 4:30-6pm - Literary Discussion Group An opportunity through this volunteer-led group to discuss poems, short stories and essays. Potluck wine and appetizer; please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance. For adults. NCCA's Annual Winter Auction & Dinner, Discounted Performance Pass Saturday, February 6, 7pm Governor Adams Lodge, Loon Mountain Lincoln (603) 745-6032 (information & tickets) www.papermilltheatre.org Take advantage of North Country Center for the Arts' Early Bird Special before January 15 for a deep discount off the regular ticket price. Flex Passes can be used for any Papermill Theatre 2010 Mainstage performance; to purchase, contact the Business Office at (603) 745-6032. A festive Margaritaville-themed Winter Auction will be held at the Key West Basin (Governor's Lodge). The evening includes cocktails, a delicious dinner buffet, and a Live and Silent Auction to benefit NCCA Papermill Theatre's 2010 season. Attendees should wear their favorite island attire; this event is open to the public. Admission is $25 iin advance, or $30 at door; tickets available by calling, emailing or visiting the website. Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Happenings Lincoln (603) 745-6621 www.lincolnwoodstock.com January 15 - Bears on Parade Twenty-four decorated bears come out of hibernation and will be on display at area businesses, free of charge. Each business has custom painted its bear, which along with the other bears will participate in a float during the July 4 parade and be auctioned off next November, with the proceeds to benefit the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. Thursday, January 21, 9:30-11:30am - Customer Service Workshop Topics include the characteristics of peak service performers and the customer service cycle. RSVP by Tuesday, January 19 by phone or email. Entertainment at Thunderbird Lounge Indian Head Resort 664 US Route 3, Lincoln (603) 745-8000 or (800) 343-8000 www.indianheadresort.com Most entertainment starts at 7:30pm in the Thunderbird Lounge. Scheduled performers subject to change. Please call to confirm time and entertainment. January 15, 16, 17, 29 & 30 - Joe MacDonald January 22 & 23 - One for the Money 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/ Tuesday, February 2, 7pm - Fiddling Styles and Folk Music Ellen Carlson, fiddler and educator, (State Council on the Arts: Arts in Education Program) will demonstrate the melting pot of fiddle styles including old-time, Irish, bluegrass, western swing, Cajun, Swedish and jazz. This interactive program showcases participation of all in folk styles as a community activity, including dancing, singing and hamboning (body rhythms). Friends of Lincoln Library Annual Meeting Thursdays, 1-1:30pm - Preschool Storytime Stories, fun and social interaction for the kids and parents. Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Cultured Purls Knitting Circle - All levels welcome; instruction is available. Fireworks & Sleigh Rides in Waterville Valley Waterville Valley Recreation Department 3 Noon Peak Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-4695 www.watervillevalley.org Saturdays through March 13, afternoon & evening - Sleigh Rides at Town Square Call (603) 236-8175 for reservations. Saturdays, through February 20, 7:30pm - Fireworks in Town Square 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). Live Entertainment at Truants Taverne 96 Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-2239 www.truantstaverne.com Artworks by Sandra - Sandy creates beautiful covered bridges and wildlife scenes, with some images available on post cards and unique designer bags. All art displayed in the downstairs of Truants Taverne. Friday nights feature one and two-person entertainment all winter long, and karaoke Sunday nights. 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 is 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. Live Entertainment at Woodstock Station Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 9pm Woodstock Station Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-3951 www.woodstockinnnh.com Live performances throughout the year; Karaoke on Tuesday nights. 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 www.creationstationpottery.com Choose rough pottery to paint, glaze and kiln-fire to create finished pottery pieces.

Haverhill Area

North Country Chorus Madrigal Dinner Friday-Sunday, January 15-17, Friday & Saturday at 6:30pm, Sunday at 4:30pm Monroe Town Hall, Monroe (802) 584-4194 (for information) www.northcountrychorus.org Robin Hood Remembered - Join Robin Hood in a 40th reunion. No longer outlaws but respectable lords and ladies, the Merry Men and their ladies have gathered in Sherwood Forest to celebrate their success and remember past adventures and romances. A full course dinner is included. Sorry, no phone reservations. Tickets are now available and will be sold by advance sale only. Use printable order form available on website. Or send your name, address, phone number, email address, number of tickets requested, 1st and 2nd date preferences, a check or money order payable to North Country Chorus, and a stamped, self-addressed, business-sized envelope to: Marcia Bridge, PO Box 254, Groton, VT 05046. Haverhill Library Association Mystery Book Discussion Series Monday & Wednesday, 5-8pm; Tuesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Thursday, 4-7pm Haverhill Corner Library 67 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5578 hliba.blogspot.com Mondays, 7pm - Book Discussion Series: Are They Mysteries? Features books by literary authors writing in the mystery genre. All discussions are free and open to the public. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library in advance, thanks to support from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Please call or go to the website for more information. January 18 - Christine Falls by Benjamin Black, aka Booker Prize-winner John Banville February 15 - Theft by two-time Booker Prize-winner Peter Carey Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits Office Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement) 75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500 www.alumnihall.org and 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. Alumni Hall reopens January 19 after its year-end breather, inventories and preparations for the new year's programs. Exhibiting through January 23 - As You've Never Seen It Before Photos from our 2009 region-wide contest Friday, January 22, 6:30pm and Saturday, January 23, 10am - Solo Musical Recitals Woodsville High School students; free admission. Tuesday, February 2, 7-8pm - Region-wide Student Art Show Opening & Reception Free admission (snow date: Wednesday, February 3, 7pm) Saturday, February 6, 7pm - Camerata New England Piano Quartet Heidi Braun-Hill (violin), Peter Sulski (viola), Linda Galvan (cello) and Evelyn Zuckerman (piano) perform Mozart's Piano Quartet in G minor, Gwyneth Walker's Letters to the World, and Robert Schumann's Piano Quartet in E flat major. Admisssion includes complimentary reception. Saturday, February 13, 7pm - Valentine's Dance with Sweet Jamm Playing Big Band standards of the '20s, '30s & '40s. BYO beer & wine. New Hampshire, the Cornish Colony, and the American Experience Tuesday February 2, 7pm Rivendell Middle School Route 25A, Orford In 1885, artist and sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens sought "Lincoln-shaped men" as models. Maxfield Parrish wanted a good place to live and paint. Modern Art and World War I ended Cornish's halcyon days, but the Cornish Colony's artists, poets, musicians, and philosophers left their mark on the American cultural landscape just as surely as they rooted the study of the human condition in New Hampshire's natural landscape. Presented by James B. Atkinson. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Edmond Cooley, (603) 353-9325 Book Discussion Series: The Story of My Life Friday, February 5, 6:30pm Orford Free Library 2539 Route 25A, Orford (603) 353-9166 The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston This is the second in a four-part book discussion series titled The Story of My Life. Autobiography is rich literature, and its forms are many: chronological narrative, journal, interview, interpretive narration. The urge to write an autobiography is a seemingly natural one connected to the search for a personal voice or to the articulation of personal experience that forms the core of self and yet may resonate for us all. Discussion lead by Suzanne Brown. A NH Humanities Council program, this is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Susan Kling. Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Horse Meadow Senior Center 91 Horse Meadow Road, 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 Scottish Country Dancing Tuesdays, September-June, 7-9pm Fairlee Town Hall Route 5, Fairlee VT (802) 439-3459 www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html It's not necessary to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy it. Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels, hornpipes and to the more elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, beginners are welcome. Young and old, singles and couples are all welcome. Sponsored by the Boston Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. 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.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

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