ArtsNorth Calendar
Spring - Issue 89
April 29-May 26, 2010
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Sing Out NH! Cancelled: NH Citizens for the Arts has cancelled Sing Out NH!, which had been scheduled for May 12 from 12noon to 2pm at the State House in Concord. Please help get the word out to colleagues and contacts. NHCFA will post updates on the budget process as they get them, and send out Action Alerts whenever necessary. Visit their website, http://nhcfa.org, for news and to sign up for advocacy alerts.

Free NEFA grant workshop on May 12: Performing artists and cultural organizations and presenters (including schools, libraries and community groups) are invited to learn more about the New England Foundation for the Arts' Presenting and Touring Programs at a free grant workshop from 3:30-5pm May 12 at Red River Theatres, South Main Street, Concord. What does NEST stand for? Do I qualify for any NEFA grants? What IS MatchBook.org? Learn the answers to these questions and much more at the workshop. Preregistration is requested; email Adrienne at apetrillo@nefa.org.

Governor's Conference on Tourism is May 5-7: This year's conference, ”Think Like a Visitor, Act Like a Host,” includes keynote lectures by national experts, informational programs presented by regional leaders and roundtable sessions where businesses can share successes and trials. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel. For more information and to register, go to www.nhtravelcouncil.com and click on the Conference tab.

Pitch your partnership idea: Professionals are invited to pitch an idea for using partnerships to raise awareness of their organization to Cultural Resources Commissioner Van McLeod in a free “Bullpen” at the Discover Portsmouth Center, Corner of Middle & Islington Streets, Portsmouth, from 1-3pm, May 7, following the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Attendees will have 90 seconds to make their pitch. For more information and to RSVP, contact Shelly Angers at shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov.

Business in the Arts Awards: The New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts will hold its Business in the Arts Awards Gala on Monday, May 17, at the Center of NH-Radisson Hotel in Manchester, beginning with a cocktail reception at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:15. Call (603) 224-8300 for reservations. Our own Patrick Ross -- and member organization -- Camerata New England -- will perform.

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Spring:the season of possibilities! What better time to expand your horizons and attend a performance, share your work, take a class, listen to some music, visit a gallery.... Choose from the hundreds of opportunities in this e-bulletin. Try something new or revisit a favorite place or activity.

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. You can view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details; a link is available in the Quick Links section.

Please note that Arts Alliance member organizations are indicated with our member icon and a live link to their website. 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. Note: Our bulletin schedule has been revised: You can find the schedule for deadlines for future bulletins at http://docs.google.com/Vi ew?docid=dfn3jwsj_9dbbxzpgg. We are transitioning to our busy summer bulletin schedule, with bi-weekly issues beginning in July.

The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering May 27-June 23, is May 18.
Join Us for Our Quarterly BYOP (Bring Your Own Poetry, Performance, Painting...) in Berlin: We had such a good time at our annual meeting that we've decided to make our BYOPs more frequent, and to take them around the region. So we're inviting North Country artists and arts supporters to perform, present, and display their work - and enjoy the work of others - at an informal Bring Your Own Poetry, Painting, Performance, Presentation and Potluck on Thursday, May 13 at the Northern Forest Heritage Park cookhouse/bunkhouse on Main Street in Berlin. Come for potluck at 5:30pm, followed by the program at 6:15. Children are welcome to attend - and to present. Potluck participants are invited to bring their favorite appetizer, salad, main dish or dessert; cold drinks will be provided. There is no admission, but donations are welcome. The evening will include the presentation of a 12-foot wooden chair that will be made by students with wood artist Mark Ragonese as part of a Family Resource Center Project Youth after-school ArtLinks program at Berlin Junior High School. Preregistration is requested, particularly for those interested in performing or bringing artwork, and for member organizations who wish to give a brief presentation. To register, or for more information, call (603) 323-7302 or (603) 837-2275, or email info@aannh.org.

Art exhibit spotlights northern NH artists: An opening reception for the "Northern Light: Variations on a Theme" art exhibit will be held from 5-8pm on Friday, May 14 at the Fiddleheads gallery, 110 Main St. in Colebrook. Over two dozen works created by northern NH artists will be on display at the gallery from May 15 to June 5. The exhibit is a collaboration of the Arts Alliance, AVA, Camerata New England and the Gallery at the Old Mill Studio, Whitefield..

Register now for Write Now! Conference with Georgia Heard: Our Write Now! North Country Conference on the Teaching of Writing has returned, presented this year for teachers at all grade levels in partnership with SAU 9. The conference, "Teaching Writing Essentials: Touching the Minds & Hearts of All Students," with internationally acclaimed author and consultant Georgia Heard, takes place from 9am to 1:30pm on Saturday, May 15, at Kennett High School, North Conway. Georgia will discuss four essentials that are taught in all genres: imagery; word choice; structure/organization, including focus, beginnings and endings; and voice, the authenticity that makes each piece of writing unique. There is no fee for SAU 9 teachers, employees or parents; registration for those outside SAU 9 is $50, $40 for Arts Alliance members, $45 for teachers from member schools, and $25 for college and graduate students. Brunch is included in the fee, and the first 100 registrants will receive a $25 discount coupon for purchase of Heinemann books, which will be available at the conference at 30% off list price. Download a brochure and registration form here.

IMAI musicians present Randolph house concert: The Arts Alliance is hosting a house concert, in partnership with the International Musical Arts Institute, at 2pm on Sunday, May 16, in Randolph. The program features Mozart's Trio in C major, K. 548; Beethoven's Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1; Handel's Passacaglia; and Mendelssohn's Trio in c minor, Op. 66, performed by Li-Ling Liao, violin; Brian Mix, cello; and Hisako Hiratsuka, piano. Suggested donation is $25. Call 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org to reserve a seat, or for additional information.

Boston workshop for teaching artists: Join teaching artist (and Arts Alliance roster artist) Cynthia Robinson from 9:30am to 12noon on Wednesday, May 19 at the New England Foundation for the Arts for "Layers of Learning: School Connections for Your Teaching Practice," a hands-on workshop to create the materials for a presentation packet that can be used for planning and scheduling school residencies. Cost is $10, and preregistration is requested (download the information and registration form here). The workshop is presented by NECAP, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Lesley University's Creative Arts in Learning Program, and the Arts Alliance, in partnership with the New England Foundation for the Arts and Matchbook.org. For additional information, email necap@aannh.org or call 323-7302.

"Follow the Passion" with Wesley McNair & Katherine Ferrier: Join us May 28 for multi-media presentations and conversations with award-winning poet, author and educator Wesley McNair and dancer, artist-educator, visual artist and poet Katherine Ferrier, facilitated by NH author Rebecca Rule. "Follow the Passion: Exploring the Arts, Literacy & Creativity in Education" takes place from 9am to 1:30pm at Kearsarge Regional High School in North Sutton. A literary hike and picnic at Winslow State Park in Wilmot follows for those who would like to extend the conversation. Early-bird registration is $60 and includes a box lunch. Presented by the NH State Council on the Arts and the Arts Alliance, in partnership with the Kearsarge Regional School District. Download the registration form here. For more information call 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org.

Connections and Opportunities: Check out the newest feature on our home page, an interactive site where you can find -- and post -- information about workshops, classes, meetings, conferences, employment opportunities, grant and funding announcements, exhibit and performance opportunities, and other arts- and culture-related resources. You can access the site from our home page -- click on the light bulb halfway down the page -- or click here to go directly to Connections and Opportunities.
5th Annual Regional High School Art Exhibition
Friday, April 30, 6:30-8:30pm
Canaan High School
Canaan, VT (603) 246-8998
For more information, contact mjohnsen@colebrook.k12.nh.us
An exhibition of artwork by high school art students from Colebrook, Pittsburg and Canaan High Schools. Light refreshments will be served.

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
Thursday, May 13, 6:30pm - Book Discussion Group
The discussion, held the second Thursday of each month, is free and open to all who have read the book. Books are available at the library.
Wednesdays, through May 12, 10am - Story Hour
Every third Wednesday Miss Bobie will be returning with music, movement and tons of fun.
Thursdays, 6pm - Movie Night

Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods Shoppe
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302
www.fiddleheadsusa.com
Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums.
Friday, May 14, 5-8pm - Exhibit Opening Reception: Northern Light: Variations on a Theme
Over two-dozen pieces of outstanding art created by northern NH artists. Exhibiting May 15-June 5. The exhibit is a collaboration of the Arts Alliance, AVA, Camerata New England, and the Gallery at the Old Mill Studio.

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 at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Coos County Nursing Hospital (CCNH). CRAG members also exhibit at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month.
Thursday, May 20, 4pm - CRAG Meeting
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.

Errol Heritage Commission Historical Display
Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am
Errol Town Hall (third floor)
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.

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.

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.
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.
Create it Today! - Introductory classes offer a chance to sample a skill, complete a new craft, or just take home a finished piece of creativity. Families, girlfriend groups, visitors to the North Country, etc. may want to join a group or set up their own creative gathering. Check website for a list of suggestions.
Thursdays, April 29 & May 20, 10am-5pm - Quilter's Academy
A skill-building course to master the process of quilting, including accurate cutting and piecing, pressing for success, creating an efficient sewing space, collecting fabric, drafting and laying out quilts, and preparing a quilt for finishing. Demonstrations, instruction by the teacher, class discussion, work in the classroom, as well as homework (most sewing to be done at home) to build four small quilt tops. For beginners through experienced quilters; homework required.
Sunday, May 2, 2-4pm - Red Hat Society
Tea, games & camaraderie. First Sunday each month (call to confirm).
Friday, May 7, 5-7pm - First Friday Reception
Featuring individual artist or artist groups. Light refreshments & usually live music. Call for show focus. First Friday of each month.
Wednesday, May 12, 6:30-8:30pm - Block of the Month Quilt
Piece and/or applique a different block for 9 different months. Use the 10th month to put it together. Lots of techniques covered; homework required. Second Wednesdays, February-November.
Thursdays, May 13 & 27, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursdays
Bring an art/craft for help and hope! Second and fourth Thursdays each month.
Thursdays, by appointment, 6-8pm - Knitting & Crochet
Basic stitches, simple to complex. Participants can learn basics or work through a problem with their own project.
Call if Interested for Mondays, 6-8pm - Drawing
Review & expand beginner skills.
Open Pottery Studio - Once familiar with class routines, interested individuals are welcome to use the equipment.

Happenings at The Omni Mount Washington Resort
Listed events are open to the public - call for details & to confirm
The Omni Mount Washington Resort
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8989 or (800) 314-1752
www.omnimountwashingtonresort.com
Sunday, May 9 - Celebrate Mother's Day
9:30am-2pm - Moms Fly Free at Bretton Woods Canopy Tour
11:30am-2:30pm - Brunch with Musical Entertainment (reservations required)
Daily, 10am & 3pm - Historic Hotel Tour
Learn about the fascinating history of The Omni Mount Washington Resort. Meet at the Grandfather Clock in the Great Hall. Complimentary.
Most nights, 9pm-12midnight - The Cave Evening Entertainment
May 1 - DJ TD
May 2, 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22 & 26 - McClenathan Brothers
May 3, 4 & 5 - Rocky Mountain Way
May 18 - Mark Rosier
May 20 - Los Huevos

North Country Poetry Workshop
Mondays, May 3 & 17, 7pm
Weeks Memorial Library
128 Main Street, Lancaster
For more information, email skylake5@myfairpoint.net or call (603) 788-3734
Poets gather and share their writing, critique each poem and provide tips on publishing and resources. The workshop meets twice a month, on the first and third Monday.

Coffee with CONFR
Tuesday, May 4, 8-9:30am
The Morrison
6 Terrace Street, Whitefield (603) 837-2541
www.confr.org
Choosing a Fundraising Software Program with Kathleen Kelley
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. Anyone may attend a coffee in any region, whether or not they live or work in that region. Coffees are free, but those planning to attend should contact the host.

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
Sunday, May 16, 2pm - Sprightly Steps: New Hampshire's Contra & Square Dancing Traditions
Nearly every New Hampshire town has a dance history: from fancy balls or cotillions to kitchen junkets or "tunks." People of all ages, backgrounds and financial standings fell victim to the strains of the fiddle. Changes in musical styles and culture over the years have threatened old-time fiddling and dancing, but some faithful practitioners are keeping the old styles alive. Live fiddling by presenter Adam Boyce accompanies this NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. Contact: Barbara Robarts, 788-3352
Wednesday, May 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
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

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.
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
Wednesday, April 28, 7-8pm - Children's Book Author/Illustrator Lita Judge will present the story behind her award winning book, One Thousand Tracings, which is based on the true story of how her mother and grandparents started a relief effort after WWII to help Europeans who were in desperate need of food and clothing. A book signing will follow the presentation; books will be available for purchase. To find out more about Lita Judge, visit www.litajudge.com. Sponsored by the Friends of the Randolph Library
Tuesdays - Yoga (5:15pm) & Bridge (6:30pm) - call 466-5771

Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings
Monday, May 3, 7pm and Saturday, May 8, 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.

Music In the Great North Woods Chamber Recital
Venues in Gorham, Berlin and Randolph
(603) 466-2865 or (603) 326-3242 (information)
www.musicGNW.org
Newly-formed non-profit group bringing classical concerts to the North country, sponsoring the Big Moose Bach Fest, the Master Organ Series and concerts on original instruments. Call, visit the website or email for detailed schedules and more information.
Sunday, May 9, 3:30pm - Organ Dedication with Choral and Organ Music
Susan Ferré, Bedient organ, with the Rt. Rev. Bishop Gene Robinson presiding, and new artwork on the organ case by Andre Belanger. Held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 3 High Street (corner of Main and High Streets), Berlin (603) 752-3504 www.stbarnabasberlin.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.
Thursday, May 13, 5:30pm - AANNH BYOP (Bring Your Own Poetry, Performance, Painting...)
The Arts Alliance of Northern NH is making their BYOPs more frequent, and is taking them around the region. So they're inviting North Country artists and arts supporters to perform, present and display their work - and enjoy the work of others - at an informal Bring Your Own Poetry, Painting, Performance, Presentation and Potluck at the Heritage Park cookhouse/bunkhouse. Come for potluck, followed by the program at 6:15pm. Children are welcome to attend - and to present. Potluck participants are invited to bring their favorite appetizer, salad, main dish or dessert; cold drinks will be provided. There is no admission, but donations are welcome. The evening will include the presentation of a 12-foot wooden chair made by students with wood artist Mark Ragonese as part of a Family Resource Center Project Youth after-school ArtLinks program at Berlin Junior High School. Preregistration is requested, particularly for those interested in performing or bringing artwork, and for member organizations who wish to give a brief presentation. To register, or for more information, call (603) 323-7302 or (603) 837-2275, or email info@aannh.org.
Vendors Wanted for Cultural/Heritage Festival
On Saturday, June 5, NFHP will celebrate the various cultures and heritages of the Androscoggin Valley. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, several specific nationalities came to the Androscoggin Valley to work, live and develop businesses. The countries whose culture and heritage are traditionally celebrated at this festival include Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway and Russia. This year the Festival will include Native American culture as well. The celebration will feature various arts, foods and crafts with roots to the cultures and heritages of the region. Anyone who has a favorite craft that reflects the culture and heritage of their ancestors, and artisans and crafters who would like to participate as vendors during the Festival can contact Dick Huot for more information.

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 selected to celebrate the arts, creativity and local cultural heritage. 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 but donations to support the exhibit series are most welcome and greatly appreciated. Season Tickets to all 2010 performances are available.
A new art exhibition, Women Artists Group Show, featuring the work of ten North Country artists working in diverse media, will be on display until June 30.
Upcoming performances include the National Marionette Theatre's Hansel and Gretel on Saturday, May 15 at 11am and Cormac McCarthy Folk Concert with Sammie Haynes on May 21 at 7pm and Mountain Top Music Orchestra Pops Concert on June 6, 7pm.

Pushing Pen Authors Group
Saturday, May 15, 10am-12noon
White Mountains Community College, Room 137
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (603) 723-4451 or (603) 752-2062
For more information, contact Irene Gallant at egallant@ne.rr.com
Anyone interested in writing is welcome to attend. Meets on the third Saturday of each month except July, August and December (usually). Contact: Irene Gallant

House Concert with IMAI Musicians
Sunday, May 16, 2pm
Randolph
www.aannh.org
The Arts Alliance is pleased to host a house concert in partnership with the wonderful musicians of the International Musical Arts Institute. The program features Mozart's Trio in C major, K. 548; Beethoven's Cello Sonata No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1; Handel's Passacaglia; and Mendelssohn's Trio in c minor, Op. 66, performed by IMAI musiciansLi-Ling Liao, violin; Brian Mix, cello; and Hisako Hiratsuka, piano Suggested donation is $25. Call 323-7302 or email to reserve a seat, or for additional information.

Book Discussion: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Wednesday, May 19, 7pm
White Mountains Community College, Fortier Library
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (800) 445-4525 or (603) 752-1113
wmcclib.blogspot.com
The Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing
Sir Ernest Shackleton's voyage in 1914 to explore the South Pole ended when his ship Endurance was crushed by ice. Lansing recounts this suspenseful survival adventure: the captain and crew survived for months on floating ice in the harsh Antarctic climate before escaping in a lifeboat. This reading discussion is lead by Craig Doherty. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Katie Doherty, 752-1113

Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum
By appointment
25 Railroad Street (behind town park), Gorham (603) 466-5338
www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/gorhamhist.php
First known as Shelburne Addition, the town was later named Gorham. Explore the rich history of the town, the area and the railroad through artifacts, photographs, railroad exhibits and equipment and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad and Railroadania steam era exhibits in boxcars. Most of the museum and several box cars are handicapped accessible. Those who would like more information, or who wish to make sure that the museum is open can contact Reuben Rajala at 466-5521 (home) or email the Society.
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. For more information, directions or a ride, call 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 presents exhibits on Berlin's rich history, encompassing its cultural, ethnic and industrial legacies. The museum is highlighting its collection of military memorabilia.
Available for sale: A Postcard History of Berlin
Reading Room is available for perusing through high school yearbooks or doing research in the many Brown Bulletins, city reports, antique ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available.

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.

White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Exhibits and Events
Monday-Saturday, 7am-4pm and Sunday, 8am-3pm
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/

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. Call or email for schedule & details.
Remick Museum Children's Programs, Workshops and Farm Tour
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117
www.remickmuseum.org
Wednesday-Friday, April 28-30 - Children's April Vacation Week Camps
Camps designed to take children on an exploration that inspires curiosity and learning. Children will take a tour of the Farm, where they'll meet all of the farm animals, learn about gardening and composting, explore the water systems and learn about the different eco-systems, see different tree species and learn to identify all the different kinds and finally create an exhibit to show their parents what they've learned during the week. Preregister
Monday, May 3, 10-11am - Farm Story Hour for Preschoolers
Free story hour throughout 2010 for preschool ages, which will feature seasonal children's books. Each story hour concludes with some outside farm time or an inside craft activity.
Monday, May 3, 1-3pm and Wednesday, May 5, 10am-12noon or 1-3pm - Genealogy Workshops
This program teaches participants how to use popular research tools such as genealogy books and software, town vital records and the internet. Instruction in using the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. First Monday & Wednesday of each month.
Saturday, May 8, 10am-1pm - Basket Weaving Workshop: Heart Shaped Basket
Continue to build on previous weaving experiences. Participants will be guided through the next style in basket weaving and will create a shapely basket to take home. Ages 16 and over. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Please call in advance to register.
Wednesday, May 12, 5pm - Tour & Dinner: Cows and Communities
Farm Tour of the Remick Cows, followed by a delicious homemade stew with cornbread at the Museum. Held in conjunction with a 7pm NH Humanities Council program at Cook Memorial Library with independent scholar, journalist, farmer and public official, Steve Taylor. For more information, please call the Library at (603) 323-8510.
Saturday, May 15, 10am-12noon - Dairy Workshop: Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sour Cream
Learn how to make yogurt, ice cream and sour cream and save some money.
Museum open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays

Jackson Grammar School & Whitney Community Center Events
Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-6861
www.jacksongrammar.org
The community center offers many options and spaces for public use. There is a large, Main Hall with a stage and seating up to 250. The bright Art Room with working height tables accommodates about 15 people. A small conference room, with a table and chairs, is available for up to 8 people. Detailed information and availability can be found on the School's website.
Wednesday, April 28, 7-9pm - Friends of the Jackson Public Library Annual Meeting
The featured speaker is Titia Bozuwa, who has a new book out titled The Emperor's Guest. To find out more about Titia and the book, www.tripletulippress.com. Free and open to the public.
Friday, April 30, 6pm - Jackson Grammar School Talent Show
Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a whole variety of acts from music, comedy, reenactments and mime, to poetry, song and dance. The two act show has been organized by the Parent Teacher Organization as a voluntary fund raiser to help support the arts at the Whitney Center.
Wednesday, May 12, 7pm - Jackson Historical Society Meeting & Program (see separate listing for details)
Wednesday, May 19, 5:30-7:30pm - Art-Music-PE Unified Arts Show
Tuesdays, 5pm & 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.

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. Anyone interested in offering a course for the next session can call Annette Libby, Director.
Wednesdays, April 28 & May 5, 6:30pm - Beginner Ballroom Dance Classes
Dance steps include beginner fox trot, beginner triple swing and a class of review for all the steps. Instructors: Deni & Lisa DuFault. Couples must sign up in advance, by calling the Rec Department.
Sunday, May 2, 1-3pm - Mother and Daughter Social Tea
This is a semi formal event with a light luncheon served, cake, party favors, flowers, giveaways, performances, musicians, DJ and photo shoots. Held at Attitash Grand Summit. To purchase tickets, or to donate an item as a giveaway, please contact the Recreation Department.
Monday-Friday, 3:30-5pm - Kids' Kaleidoscope
Crafts and fun for Kindergarten through fourth grade students.
Mondays, through May 24, 5:15pm - Zumba

North Conway Music Shop hosts Drum Clinic
Route 16 (just north of village), North Conway (603) 356-3562
www.NorthConwayMusicShop.com
Workshops, jam sessions, master classes and more. Call or email with ideas and requests. Want to play? Want to learn? Want to teach?
World Is Never Quiet - A blog featuring writing on music, much of which is specific to the Mount Washington Valley. http://northconwaymusicblog.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, April 28, 6pm - Drum Clinic with Carl Iacozili
No prior experience is necessary to enjoy and learn. Free and open to the public.

Programs & Events at the Madison Library
Monday, 2-5pm; Tuesday/Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesday/Thursday, 2-7pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
1895 Village Road (Route 113), Madison (603) 367-8545
www.madison.lib.nh.us
Thursday, April 29, 7pm - Old Time Rules Will Prevail: The Fiddle Contest in New Hampshire and New England
Fiddle contests evolved from being endurance fiddling events to playing a set number of tunes judged by certain specific criteria. Whether large or small, fiddle contests tried to show who was the "best," as well as preserve old-time fiddling, and raise money for local organizations. In recent years, the fiddle contest has declined significantly in New Hampshire and Vermont due to cultural changes and financial viability. The greatest legacies of the fiddle contests were recordings made at live competitions. A sampling of these tunes is played during the presentation, as well as some live fiddling by the presenter Adam Boyce. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. Contact: Jan Eskedal, 367-8758
Fridays, 11am - Story Time
Stories, rhymes and an easy craft for preschoolers.

Register for Jeanne Limmer Dance Classes and Performances
Jeanne Limmer Dance Center at Eastern Slope Inn Plaza
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3422
For more information, contact danceit@data-web.net
Classes for pre-schoolers through adults - modern, movement exploration, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz and hip hop.
Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1, 7:30pm - Embrace the Journey
Performed by the Jeanne Limmer Axis Dance Company at the Barnstormers Theatre, Tamworth. Dancers are students age 12-18. Call for tickets and information. Tickets also available at the door.

Eastman Performing Arts Center Presentations
Box Office: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy
745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME (207) 935-9232
www.fryeburgacademy.org
Friday, April 30, 7:30pm - Concert: Duke Robillard
Founder of Roomful of Blues and an iconic figure to guitarists around the world, Duke Robillard has encyclopedic command of American roots music. Called one of the great players by the legendary B.B. King, Duke's upbeat live performance is a tasteful display of a wide variety of blues styles.

Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association
MWV Visual Arts Center
Norcross Place, downtown North Conway, next to the RSN studio
(207) 935-4079 or (603) 356-0764 or (603) 356-2787
www.mwvarts.org
Visit the website for a complete listing of classes and events, as well as scholarship applications.
Saturdays, May 1, 9am-4pm and May 8, 9am-1pm - Workshop: Multi-focal Fused Glass Necklace
Stephanie Demme invites intermediate glass workers and jewelry makers to learn the foundations of necklace building by combining fused glass assembly in the single-fire method, with necklace stringing for safety and strength.
Friday, May 7, 5:30-7:30pm - Artist of the Month Reception: Images from the Other Side
Featuring approximately 50 pieces from abstract artist Helen Prince; exhibiting through May 28. Light refreshments served. Admission is free and open to the public. First Friday of each month.
Mondays, May 10 & 24, 6-8pm - Life Drawing Sessions
For those who'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.
Saturday & Sunday, May 15 & 16, 9am-4pm - Watercolor Workshop: Go with the Flow
Lavonne Suwalski helps painters "loosen up" and explore the fluidity of watercolor. Students will learn to take advantage of and to control the results that watercolor can produce by using different techniques, including the wet in wet method. Lavonne will provide numerous demonstrations and dedicate one class to florals and the other to landscapes.
May 15 - Registration Deadline for Art in the Park, An Arts Market
This venue gives local fine artists, photographers and craftspeople an opportunity to sell their work on July 9 & 23 and August 13 in Schouler Park, North Conway. Visit mwvarts.org for an application.
Monday, May 17, 6pm - Jury Session
For non-juried member artists wishing to participate in future exhibits. If you are a MWVAA member artist and have not exhibited in a MWVAA show in 2007, 2008 or 2009, you will need to participate in the jury process. Applicants may download an application on the website or pick one up at the Arts Center. All applications and/or materials need to be received by Thursday, May 13.
Tuesdays, through May 25 (no class May 4), 6-8:30pm - Introduction to Digital Photography
For the beginning to intermediate digital photographer, with Ed Bergeron. Topics include: digital downloading, editing and file management; how manual operation improves photography; exposure improvement and color adjustment; understanding light direction, color, quantity and quality; composition. The class culminates with an evening photo shoot and critique session.
Wednesdays, through May 19, 6-8pm - Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner
Learn the basics of this expressive medium with Sharon Soule - the materials needed; explore works by a variety of artists; practice various techniques for painting objects including white objects and how to paint a landscape. By the end of class students will have a finished painting to display.
Thursdays, through May 27, 6-8pm - Acrylic Painting Techniques with Jan Eskedal
Students learn the versatility of the acrylic painting medium through a variety of transparent and opaque techniques, including washes, layered glazes, textural effects and collage. The class will help students explore their creativity and discover their own style, from abstract to realistic, using this water-soluble, non-toxic medium. Some experience painting in other mediums helpful.
Fridays, 9am-12:30pm - Friday Painters' Open Studio
Join other artists for this open studio session every Friday. Bring a project, in whatever medium, and enjoy the camaraderie of other artists. Optional short critique to end each session. Free and open to the public. All ages, abilities and mediums welcome.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991
www.tinmtn.org
Exhibiting through May 14 - Oil Painting Landscapes by Bill Fein
His paintings depict scenes from the mountains and farms of Vermont and New Hampshire to the seascapes of coastal Maine with its lighthouses, pounding surf and lobster boats. Bill's New England landscapes are for sale, a small percentage of proceeds benefits environmental education.
Saturday, May 1, 1-4pm - Tin Mountain Summer Day Camp Open House
TMCC is celebrating 26 years of summer camps. Come join the fun and find out what is happening this summer. From catching frogs to paddling on the pond, a fun afternoon for families is planned.
Saturdays, May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 7-10am - Brownfield Bog Bird Walks
Join a revolving slate of bird experts on this weekly bird walk through the bog and view the rich diversity of bird life that makes its way north to rest or nest. Bring binoculars, rubber boots, and a snack. Meet at Grant's parking lot in Brownfield.
Friday, May 7, 6-9pm & Saturday, May 8, 10am-1pm - Delving Below the Soil Surface
Develop a better understanding of the relationship between soil, vegetation, and the surrounding environment. Joe Homer, NRCS Soil Conservationist is an expert in this field. Friday features soil basics and identification of soil types. Saturday's session offers hands on examination of soil types.
Thursday, May 13, 12noon-1pm - EcoForum: Nesting Boxes
Join NRCS conservationists Debra Eddison and Nels Liljedahl to learn what birds and bats are living in the area and what types of nesting boxes they utilize. It's a great way to make one's yard friendly to local flying residents.
Saturday, May 15 - 12th TMCC Annual Meeting and Field Day
Morning field trips, luncheon barbecue, Keynote Speaker at 1pm - Dean Bennett, author of Nature and Renewal: Wild River Valley and Beyond. RSVP by May 12.
Saturday, May 15 - Conway Contra Dance and Family Dance Fun
6:30-7:30 - Easy dance for the whole family. Taught with music by Red Wing: Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding.
7:30-10:30 Contra Dance - Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Third Saturday each month. Contact Dexter at (603) 383-8946.
Saturday, May 22, 10am-3pm - Tin Mountain Herbarium Project
Noted botanist Paul Martin Brown will teach skills necessary to develop a herbarium and help create a lasting record of all plants found at Tin Mountain's 140-acre Rockwell Sanctuary. Participants will learn necessary skills from searching and collecting to pressing and mounting plant specimens. This multi- session field study is ideal for families with tasks for all ages. Knowledge of local plants is helpful but not essential. Participants will learn to identify plants as the summer-long project progresses. Study groups will meet from late May through early October. Sessions combine field and lab work. Preregister all sessions.
Thursday, May 27, 7pm - New Hampshire Bird Migration
Why do birds leave and where do they go? What factors on their winter grounds affect survival? Join Leonard Reitsma, Professor of Zoology at Plymouth State University, to learn more about the ecology of migratory birds in the Granite State.
Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - Nature Nuts
Children and their parents/grandparents can join Tin Mountain teacher/naturalists on this seasonal exploration of the natural world. Enjoy a morning full of nature songs, crafts, hikes, and games based upon the theme of the day.
Upon request - Building Tours

Jackson Historical Society Museum
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.
Exhibiting May 1-30 - River Arts, a newly formed Jackson gallery, is pleased to announce its inaugural show titled Ever Present Past. The show celebrates the grand opening of the new Jackson Historical Society on Saturday, May 1 from 7-9pm. This art event will be held in the new gallery space on the stage of the Historical Society building.
Wednesday, May 12, 7pm - Membership Meeting & Program: Environmental Educator & Author, Dean Bennett
Professor Bennett will tell the story of a magnificent wilderness in a relatively unknown valley just to the east of Jackson. It is also the story of the valley's rogue river, Wild River; of a raging wildfire and the disappearance of an entire village community; of both land abuse and land stewardship; of ecological disaster and renewal; of the ghost town of Hastings; of the Wild River Railroad; and of people who experienced tragedy and good fortune. Copies of his book, Nature and Renewal: The Story of the Wild River Valley will be available for purchase and will be autographed by the author. Enjoy refreshments, conversation with Society members, and meet the author. The public is invited to attend; held at the Whitney Community Center.

Silk Painting Workshop
Saturday, May 1, 10am-4pm
Tamworth Town House
Main Street, Tamworth
Jay Rancourt leads a workshop for anyone over 10, including instruction, dyes, access to instructional books and steam setting. Complete a scarf to take home. Call (603) 323-8510 or sign up at Cook Memorial Library. Limited enrollment. Sponsored by Tamworth Recreation Department.

Valley Pride Day in the Mount Washington Valley
Saturday, May 1, 8:30-11:30am
Jackson & North Conway
The annual community roadside cleanup and beautification project. Volunteers will meet at Jackson Grammar School between 8:30 and 9:30am to register and collect bags, gloves and bottled water. Families, teams and individuals are welcome; children need to be accompanied by someone over 18. Followed by a celebratory BBQ with entertainment and prizes at the Hampton Inn in North Conway from 12noon-2pm. For further information call Jonna Carter at (603) 383-4043.

Singer/Songwriter Kirtana at Eaton's Little White Church
Sunday, May 2, 4pm
Little White Church, Route 153, Eaton
www.eatonsatsang.com/EatonSatsang/Kirtana.html
Her music is a luscious and beautiful expression of the spiritual insights, love, devotion and realizations of her personal journey. This event is sponsored by Evergreen Institute for Wellness, a new nonprofit organization formed in the area with a mission to create sustainable health and wellness by providing holistic health care and experiential education. All profits from the concert are for the benefit of Evergreen. Tickets available at the following locations: Local Grocer, North Conway; Eaton Village Store; Evergrain, Wolfeboro; Morning Dew, Bridgton; Chinook Cafe, Conway. Or call (603) 651-7475.

Wildcat Inn & White Birch Books host author Jay Atkinson
Tuesday, May 4
Wildcat Inn and Tavern
Main Street, Jackson Village
www.whitebirchbooks.com
Noted writer, Jay Atkinson, recreates Jack Kerouac's legendary On the Road journeys in contemporary North America. His latest book Paradise Road is a narrative depicting the author and his long time friends as they retrace the five major trips Jack Kerouac took with his beloved pals in his iconic novel On the Road. Writing with a novelist's eye and ear, Atkinson paints a compelling portrait of North America: its roaring blues bars and nightclubs, empty country roads, remote prairie towns and byways, as well as the enduring worth, warmth, and humor of its citizenry.
Sponsored by White Birch Books. The event is free and the public is invited to meet the author, chat about his latest publication and enjoy Hoot Night, too. For more information call (603) 383 4245.

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, May 6 - Ben Hammond
This time Ben performs solo and armed only with his finger-style acoustic guitar, soul-inflected vocals, and an arsenal of new songs, acoustic remixes and funky vocal percussion grooves.
Friday, May 7 - Greg Brown
His seasoned storytelling, and music are deeply rooted in the Midwest, but now he moves audiences with his warmth, humor, and thundering voice all over the country and abroad.
Saturday, May 8 - Gordon Bok
His experience in and around the working boat culture of the Gulf of Maine enabled him to spin into song the diverse voices of fishermen and other sea-folk, crafting a penetrating vignette or a full-fledged ballad as the material demands.
Sunday, May 9 - A Mother of a Craft Fair
Featuring some of the best of New England's artisans. Neighborhood carriage rides with Donna the Wonder Horse, Tarot card readings, a strolling accordion player, lunch & libations available. SMAC Box office will be open for purchases.
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 18 & 19, 11:30am - The Rooster Revue
Hosted by folk singer Carol Noonan, a great little variety show that showcases some of New England's greatest entertainment treasures. Includes luncheon.
Friday, May 21 - Crooked Still
Alternative bluegrass group bends the boundaries of traditional music. Rock energy coexists with old-time mountain soul; spooky backwoods melodies combine with hip hard-hitting beats.
Saturday, May 22 - Recession Session #7: Rose Cousins
Low ticket price to see this Canadian singer songwriter.

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
Tickets now available for the Spring/Summer Raffle, with the drawing to be held at the Library's Annual Theatre Night this August.
Adopt-a-Pumpkin - The Library is preparing to hold its second pumpkin fund raiser in May. Pumpkin plants are limited and competition was fierce last year, so reserve your plant ahead of time. Reservations can be made at the Library, or you can also contact Candy Armstrong at 356-6837.
Friday, May 7, 10:30am - TGIF Book Group discusses People of the Book by Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks. Meets the first Friday of each month (usually), discussing both novels and popular nonfiction. Everyone is welcome, whether one is a patron of the Library or not, whether one has read the book or not. Copies of the book being discussed are available at the Library.

Best of the Chefs Fundraiser
Friday, May 7, 6-10pm
The Shovel Handle Pub, Jackson
www.thelilliputianschool.com
Enjoy the finest appetizers and desserts prepared by the many talented Chefs throughout Mt. Washington Valley for the Lilliputian Montessori School in Jackson Village. A wonderful variety of items from many of the businesses and crafters in the Valley will be offered in the auction. All proceeds from the auction to benefit this non-profit school. To purchase tickets, call Leslie Jones at (603) 520-8484 or purchase them online.

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation
100 Acre Wood - Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs 1/2 mile to the parking area.
41 Observatory Way (off Route 16/302), Intervale (603) 356-9980
www.believeinbooks.org
Believe in Books is on Facebook and Twitter. Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate BIBLF memberships available. Member benefits include: free Polar Express lottery entry, merchandise discount, monthly members-only Polar Express ticket drawing. Anyone who would like to volunteer for any of the events listed below or future events can call Carrie or email carrie@believeinbooks.org.
Theater in the Wood Performances:
Saturday, May 8, 7:30pm - Performer, Singer & Songwriter Jonathan Edwards
Thursday, May 20, 7pm - Author Mini-Gala: Howard Frank Mosher
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and White Birch Books giveaways, along with a presentation and book signing with the author of Walking to Gatlinburg

Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert Series
Tamworth Village (603) 323-8104
www.artstamworth.org
Visit ACT!'s website for more information, including ticket purchase.
Saturday, May 8, 7:30pm - Austin Lounge Lizards
The Lizards have delighted audiences from Texas to Trafalgar Square with their inventive, irreverent style of satirical folk, country and bluegrass. Combined with superb musicianship that features precise four- and five-part vocal harmonies and instrumental mastery, the band's songs are as melodically infectious as they are lyrically prescient.

Denmark Arts Center Events
Call for hours (to view exhibits)
50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village, Me. (207) 452-2412
www.denmarkarts.org
Saturday, May 8, 7pm - Open Mic
All abilities welcome. Second Saturday of each month.
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop
With different levels on alternate weeks, open to adults of any age.
Scheduled Individually - Guitar lessons are offered by artist-in-residence Wayne Peabody

Bartlett Public Library Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2-8pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5pm; Saturdays, 11am-3pm
1 Main Street (Route 302), Bartlett (603) 374-2755
www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org
Tuesday, May 11, 7pm - Friends of the Bartlett Library Book Club discusses Amoskeag: Life and Work in an American Factory-City by Tamara Hareven & Randolph Langenbach. Join Frumie Selchen from the NH Humanities Council and learn about the work experiences, family practices, patterns of sociability, the pleasures and miseries of life and labor in Manchester's mills. Books available at the Library; one does not have to be a resident of Bartlett to borrow. Refreshments served; everyone welcome. Contact: Jackie Hamblet, (603) 383-6775. Meets second Tuesday of each month.
The NH Downloadable Book Program, an internet-based library hosted by OverDrive, is now available. Come to the library to obtain a personal 14-digit number and learn how to download books at home utilizing this service.

Cook Memorial Library Programs & Events
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm & Saturday, 10am-4pm
93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510
tamworthlibrary.org
Wednesday, May 12, 5-7pm - Cows and Communities
Independent scholar, journalist, farmer and public official, Steve Taylor will discuss the necessity of cattle for early settlers. Their contributions have been central to the life and culture of the state ever since. From providing dietary sustenance to basic motive power, bovines have had a deep and enduring bond with their keepers, one that lingers today and is a vital part of the iconography of rural New Hampshire. Where are NH's cows today? What are they doing for us now? Some answers will surprise you. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. Held in conjunction with a bovine tour and stew dinner at Remick Farm. Contact: Amy Carter, 323-8510
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

Board Meetings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Friday, May 14, 9am-12noon
Mt. Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center
2779 Main Street, North Conway Village
www.nhnonprofits.org/trainingdetails.cfm?ID=651
How to Facilitate Effective Board Meetings
Facilitating a meaningful board meeting is always a challenge for both Board Chair and Executive Director. Much of the success lies in the planning and the skill of the leaders to have the meeting flow smoothly and engage all members. This workshop will provide insight about the strategies good facilitators use when developing and running a meeting. Participants will be encouraged to share their best board meeting experiences, as well as worst, and take away lessons from colleagues in the field. Topics will include: how to plan for a successful board meeting; what to send to the board ahead of time; use of a consent agenda; managing a board meeting to promote participation, encourage collaborative decision making and allow for diverse ideas; capturing results and providing effective feedback; evaluating the board meetings.

Register now for Write Now! Conference
Saturday, May 15, 8:30am-1:30pm
Kennett High School
409 Eagles Way (off Route 302), North Conway (Redstone)
www.aannh.org
A Place for Wonder: Crafting Poetry, with acclaimed author and consultant Georgia Heard
The Write Now! Conference on the Teaching of Writing has returned, presented this year for teachers at all grade levels in partnership with the Arts Alliance and SAU 9. Contact the Arts Alliance at or call (603) 323-7302 for information and registration. Download a registration form at www.aannh.org

Mountain Top Music Programs, Performances & Classes
Monday-Friday, 12noon-7pm
111 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737
www.mountaintopmusic.org
Local artists Jan Eskedal and J.P. Goodwin are exhibiting watercolor paintings at MTMC during March, April and May, featuring varying views of coastal subjects created over a period of years.
Mondays, through May 24, 4pm - Group Guitar for ages 6-9
Mondays, through May 24, 4:45-5:30pm OR Saturdays, through June 5, 10:15-11am - Keyboard Kids for students ages 5-7
Also Tuesdays, through May 18, 3:30-4:15pm at the Bartlett School Music Room
Mondays, through May 17, 7pm - Beginning Orchestra
Stringed and C-instrument wind players learn to play in a small orchestra setting.
Mondays, through May 17, 7pm - Coached Chamber Ensemble
Ensembles perform at performance potlucks and other community events.
Tuesdays, through June 8, 10am - Pre-School Music for children from ages 3 to 5
Tuesdays, through May 18, 12:45pm - Instrument Exploration for 4-6-year olds
Tuesdays, through May 18, 4:15pm - Strings After School for ages 6-9
Tuesdays, through June 8, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers (group class)
Wednesdays, through June 2, 5:30pm - Folk Band for Beginners
Wednesdays, through June 2, 6:30pm - Old Time String Band
Learn to play traditional Appalachian, Celtic and New England contradance music
Thursdays, through June 10, 9:30am - Music for Babies - free intro class for birth-18 months
Thursdays, through June 10, 10:15am - Music for Toddlers - Children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers
Thursdays, through June 3, 4-4:45pm - Young People's Rock & Roll Jam Band
Guitarists, keyboard players, electric violinists, bass players, horn players, drummers and singers learn to play improvised music together. For ages 8 to 14.
Thursdays, through June 3, 5-6pm - Youth Orchestra
Best suited for instrumentalists in their second or third year of study.
Thursdays, through June 3, 6:30pm - Rock & Roll Jam Band
An opportunity for developing musicians to try playing with others.
Saturdays, through June 5, 9:30am - Kid's Drums and Songs for students ages 5-8

JourneyDance - Chakra Dance Series
Wednesdays, through May 19, 6:30-7:30pm
Creative Sole
Conway (603) 447-3443
journeydance.jasonwoof.com/teacher?teacher_id=119
Chakra Dance is JourneyDance & African Healing Reiki Dance. Enjoy the flow of sound tuning, breath and stretching meditations (Qi Gong, T'ai Chi, Yoga), guided imagery, free spirited and group fusion dances, all to an eclectic mix of music. Live drumming once a month. Please sign up ahead due to limited space. Teacher: Lisa Holcomb

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
Wednesday, May 19, 5pm - Adult Book Group
Welcome spring and pick up a copy of the next book group title, One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus. Copies are available at the Library. Held at the Jackson Community Church Parish Hall
Teen Book Group meets the third Tuesday each month (usually). Free and open to all teen readers in grades 7 and up. Copies of the book available at the Library. Refreshments served. www.jacksonvillage.net/Public_Documents/JacksonN H_Library/teenreading
Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Story Times - Stories, songs and a craft.
NH Downloadable Audiobooks & Talking Book programs available. Free internet & wireless access.

Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm
15 East Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552
www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm
Monday, May 24, 6:30pm - Mountain Storytellers Guild
Adults, teens and older children are welcome to come and share original and/or favorite poems, songs and stories. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Everyone is welcome to come and share, or just to listen. Potluck refreshments - please bring a goodie to share. The Library will provide hot cider.
Fourth Monday of each month - confirm dates. Tuesday-Thursday, through May 27, 10:30am - Bunnies and Buds: Spring Story Times
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.

Coffee with CONFR: Telling the Story/Making the Case
Tuesday, May 25, 8:30-10am
Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council - Tech Village
53 Technology Lane, Suite 100, Conway
(603) 447-8900
www.confr.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. Anyone may attend a coffee in any region, whether or not they live or work in that region. Coffees are free; those who plan to attend should contact the host. The Conway CONFR group generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. RSVP to Sarah Millette, Ossipee Main Street Program, director@ossipeemainstreet.org, (603) 539-7200.

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm
38 Old Portland Road, Freedom (603) 539-5176
www.freedompubliclibrary.org
Tuesday, May 25, 7pm - That Reminds Me of a Story: Yankee Humor and the New England Storytelling Tradition
New England has a rich and ongoing storytelling tradition from folklore to "Bert and I" to stories about your family, your life or the town you live in. Humorist Rebecca Rule will prime the pump with stories she's collected at small-town gatherings, often at historical societies and libraries, over the years, plus a classic or two. Our "discussion" will be the stories that listeners offer up, and as one story leads to another - humorous, serious, thought-provoking, or just plain entertaining - we practice and preserve our stories and tradition. And laugh, a lot. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. Contact: Elizabeth Rhymer, 539-5176
Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Listening to stories, playing rhythm instruments, doing fingerplays, singing songs, and creating a cool craft.
Fridays, 4:30pm - Adult Knitting Group
Instructor Sally Florio will be on hand for anyone who needs help with their knitting.
Family passes available to the Portland Museum of Art in Portland, and The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. Call to reserve.

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.
The Society presents a wide variety of monthly programs, held at the Salyards Center for the Arts beginning at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month (6pm for potluck suppers). All programs are open to the public.

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 photographs of the White Mountains and surrounding region. Also on display and for sale at White Mountain Artisans Gallery and Zeb's General Store, North Conway; League of NH Craftsmen, Littleton & Meredith; Flossie's General Store, Jackson Village.

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 Palette, The Life and Times of Charles A. Hunt by Madison author Roy Bubb to benefit the Building Restoration Fund.
Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September.

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
Tour the space, the exhibits and all the museum has to offer. Leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge.

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.

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.

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
Tuesdays, 3:45-5:30pm - Afterschool Art Workshop
Study a different artist each week and complete a project. Reservations and payment must be made in advance. 5 years old and up.
Saturdays, 5-7pm - Children's Night Out
Reservations and payment must be made in advance. 5 years old and up.
Specials on Sundays & Tuesdays too.

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.
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
Wednesdays, April 28-June 9 AND Thursdays, April 29-June 10, 1-4pm & 6-9pm - Throwing on the Wheel with Alison Dodd or Stephanie Morris
Alison and Stephanie work with all experience levels, from beginners to those who want to develop further skills on the potter's wheel. No clay experience necessary.
Fridays, April 30 & May 7, 5-5:45pm - Earth Day Pinch Pot Event
Make pinch pots to start seedlings for Earth Day. All ages.
Saturday, May 1, 9-10am - Making Garden Planters with Lilias Ide
Students will construct a planter, either on the wheel or by using hand-building techniques. No hand-building experience needed. Prior throwing experience necessary for those who plan to throw.
Saturday, May 1, 11am-12noon - Garden Sculpture with Lilias Ide
Mondays, through May 10, 9-10am - Mommy & Me Preschool Projects with Tina Gorman
Moms can socialize with other moms while working on craft projects with their preschoolers.
Thursdays, through May 13, 6-9pm - Jewelry Fundamentals with Jean Matray
Explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, piercing, forming, filing, fitting and texturing metal using stamps and hammers. This class can be taken repeatedly as students continue to develop their skills and personal styles.
Mondays, 6-9pm 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.
Wednesdays, 1-4pm (and by appointment) - Jewelry Open Studio is available for students to work on projects independently. A monitor will be available to oversee the studio and to answer questions. The pre-requisite is Jewelry I and at least one course of Guided Open Session.

Programs & Events at The Rocks Estate
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 and 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, April 28, 7pm - Wild Turkey Program
Join the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests staff member and wildlife enthusiast Nigel Manley and Corey's Sport Shop for this free workshop. Manley will lead participants through the discovery of the wild turkey, how it got its name and how it became domesticated. Manley will share turkey facts during the program, as well as invite participants to touch turkey feathers and spurs, and to hear the noises that turkeys make while feeding, fighting and relaxing. Participants are invited to demonstrate their favorite call to the audience or to learn how to use a turkey call.

Fairbanks Museum Exhibits and Presentations
Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2372
www.fairbanksmuseum.org
Exhibiting through spring - Sound Waves: Many Shapes of Music
For anyone with even a passing interest in music, this is an intriguing array of over 60 musical instruments from around the world. Some of the instruments are from Franklin Fairbanks's original Victorian-era collection; other pieces include 100-year old horns, drums, pipes, and guitars. Stop by and create beautiful (or just plain loud) music on the amazing music machine.
Wednesday, April 28, 7-8:30pm - Wildlife Photography Techniques
Acclaimed wildlife photographer Roger Irwin will share his tips and techniques for success at getting prize shots of wildlife in their natural habitat. His stunning images of the animals that live in northern New England's forests are on display in the Museum's upper gallery.

Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Wednesday, April 28, 5-7pm
Riverglen House
55 Riverglen Lane, Littleton
www.littletonareachamber.com
Join us as we welcome spring Gladly by kicking off the 2010 Pollyanna of Littleton, NH Events. Beverages, Appetizers, Door Prizes & Networking! For more information, call Chad, LACC Executive Director, at (603) 444-6561.

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 18th to the mid-19th century, are open to the public. Handicap accessible.
Exhibit in the Upstairs Gallery - Vermont in Black and White
The images in this exhibit were created by Robert C. Jenks, owner of the oldest family-run photography business in the United States, The Jenks Studio of St. Johnsbury. They are printed from 8x10 inch glass plate negatives from the historic archives of The Jenks Studio.
Saturday, May 1, 12noon-4pm - Scrabble Club
Meets the first Saturday of the month
Mondays, May 3 & 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.

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.
Volunteers needed to teach Wings Workshops - Our Wings program offers free monthly workshops for girls ages 8-13 in art, crafts, health, creative writing and esteem building activities. If you have a skill or talent and would like to mentor girls, contact kristine@wrencommunity.org.
Exhibiting through May 3 - Community Art Show: Stuff
Whether it be images of hoarders, excessive consumerism and waste, collections of sentimental objects or the creature comforts of survival, WREN artists present their interpretations of the concept of stuff. This exhibit is sponsored by Meadowstone Farm of Bethlehem.
Friday, May 14, 5:30-7:30pm - WREN's Wine Tasting Evening
Enjoy a taste of four wines paired with gourmet hors d'oevres hosted by Chef Joe. All proceeds will benefit the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network. Call or visit WREN for tickets. Held at Village House, Main Street, Franconia.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30pm - Katrine Barclay is offering Yoga in the Gallery at WREN. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, please contact Katrine directly at (603) 823-7741.

NH Center for Nonprofits Workshop: Good Governance, Brilliant Boards
Friday, May 7, 9am-12noon
Littleton Community Center
120 Main Street, Littleton (603) 225-1947 (registration)
www.nhnonprofits.org
Good Governance is increasingly acknowledged as a key component of Brilliant Boards, but in the day-to-day realities that come with just making a board work, what does good governance look like? What exactly are boards doing when they are governing well - and, just as importantly, what are they not doing? In this workshop, a panel of board members and chief executives will help participants unravel "good governance" into plain language and everyday practices that boards of every size and at every stage of development can adopt - and start using - as soon as their next board meeting. To register, visit the website or call.

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 and Tai Chi classes.
Thursday, May 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 personal movements to music old and new.

Register for Summer Poetry Opportunities at The Frost Place
Application deadline for all programs: May 15
The Frost Place Museum
Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510
www.frostplace.org
A museum and poetry center at Robert Frost's former homestead. The Frost Place invites applications for a six- to eight-week residency in poetry at Robert Frost's former farmhouse, which sits on a quiet north-country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains and which serves as a museum and conference center. For details and application guidelines visit www.frostplace.org/html/residentpoetapp.html.
June 27-July 1 - The Frost Place Conference on Poetry and Teaching
For complete details including application form visit
www.frostplace.org/html/conference-teaching.html.
July 8-14 - The Festival and Conference on Poetry
For complete details including application form visit www.frostplace.org/html/festival_tuition.html.
August 8-13 - The Frost Place Advanced Seminar
For complete details including application form visit www.frostplace.org/html/seminar.html.

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, May 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 when bringing 6 or more children to either story time. No other preregistration is necessary.

The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
28 S 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. The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. Interested in becoming a member? Contact Janet Moriarty at jdmoriarty@roadrunner.com or (603) 838-6797.
To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at kstevens100@hotmail.com or call 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. Anyone with a particular interest who would like to offer a class please contact the ARTS Gallery.
Interested in being a vendor at the Lupine Festival Art Show? Now accepting registrations for June 5 & 6 shows in Sugar Hill. Please contact Kathy Stevens.

Seeking Vendors for Lisbon Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 12-October 16, 9am-12noon
Just north of the village center
North Main Street, Route 302, Lisbon (603) 838-2200
The Lisbon Main Street program is looking for vendors for the Market. Call for a registration form.

Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events
Thursdays & Saturdays, 1-4pm (and by special request)
Franconia Heritage Museum
553 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (603) 823-5000
www.franconiaheritage.org
The nonprofit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. Work continues on a scale model of the Brooks and Whitney Bobbin Mill. The Brooks family exhibit displays artifacts and items throughout the museum's 1800's farmhouse and outbuildings. Current exhibit: Franconia's Artistic Heritage and Legendary Skiers of the North Country.

The Colonial Theatre Opens for the Season
Friday-Tuesday 7:30pm, Wednesday 5:30pm (2 for 1 Early Bird Special)
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422
www.BethlehemColonial.org
Check website for film descriptions.

Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center
Littleton Area Senior Center
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050
www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp
Check website for full listing of activities.
Mondays, 1pm - Yoga
Tuesdays, 1pm - Game Day

Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
By appointment
Visitors Center
2182 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3330
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/heritagesociety.html
Displays of hotel china, silverware, glass and menus recall this grand era of history. See the fascinating stories of these hotels and the people who ran them. Memorabilia from Bethlehem's two Donald Ross-designed golf courses are also on display. 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 are available to see and enjoy.

Lisbon Area Historical Society
By appointment
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.

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.

Live Music & Latin Dance Lessons
Cannon Mountain View Tavern
Route 18/Main Street, Franconia (800) 823-9577
www.cannonmtview.com/entertainment.html
Tuesdays, 8-11pm - Acoustic Music with Matt Tellier
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm - Tango & Salsa Lessons with Isabel
Fridays, 9pm - Live music

Littleton Area Historical Society Research & Programs
Wednesdays, 10:30am-4pm (or by appointment)
Program at 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.

Free Cooking Classes and Cheese Class/Tasting
Daily, 8am-8pm
Littleton Food Co-op
Corner of Cottage Street & Route 302, Littleton (603) 444-2800
www.littletoncoop.org
Mondays, 5-5:30pm - Free Cooking Class & Demo
Featuring local chefs, who will share some of their secrets on how to make nutritious, affordable meals using some local ingredients. All are welcome to attend.
Thursdays, 5pm - Weekly cheese class and tastings are free and open to everyone.

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 and puppets.

North-of-the-Notch Studio
Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm and by chance or appointment
In the Tannery Marketplace
111 Saranac Street, Littleton (603) 444-6266
For more information, contact NotchArts@myfairpoint.net
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-Saturday, 1-6pm
Catamount Arts
115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600
www.catamountarts.com
Art Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Saturday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening.
Nightly, 7pm (matinees too); Second show at 9pm on Saturdays - Film Series

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
Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Sit 'N' Knit
Bring a knitting project to work on, ask other knitters for help, and share completed projects. All abilities are welcome. Free and open to the public.
Darby Field and the First Ascent of Mount Washington
Thursday, April 29, 7pm
Woodstock Town Office Building
North Woodstock (603) 745-9971
For more than 200 years historians believed that Darby Field made the first climb up Mount Washington in 1642. However, in the last several decades, questions have emerged about his use of Native American guides, about the likelihood of prior ascents by Native Americans, about the route Field may have followed on the mountain, and about whether Field actually made the ascent as claimed. The program will examine how historians reconstruct the "truth" when given scant, vague, and even contradictory evidence. Allen Koop, Dartmouth College, presents this NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. For more information, contact Ruth Ballmer.

Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Happenings
Lincoln (603) 745-6621
www.lincolnwoodstock.com
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 April 29, 7pm - Pemi Valley Excursions Moose Tour
Free to all Chamber members. Limit 2 seats per member. Email moosetour@yahoo.com to reserve a seat. (Contact the Chamber to reserve additional tickets).

Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities
Saturdays, 10am-5pm
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. Please preregister for events.
Friday, May 7, 7:30-9pm - Guitarist Brad Richter in Concert
Recognized as one of the leading guitarists and guitar composers of the 21st century, Richter's solo performance includes works from the American folk and jazz songbooks, original compositions and classical pieces written for guitar. Adults and families with children ages 15+.
Wednesdays, May 12 & 26, 9-11:30am - Water Watchers Volunteer Monitoring Session
Volunteer with Water Watchers and conduct water quality monitoring in Waterville Valley. New volunteers are welcome to join the program at any time. This program is generously supported by the NH Electric Coop and the NH Charitable Foundation. Adults and youth ages 8+. No charge to attend, donations welcome. To register, call or email the Rey Center at programs@thereycenter.org.
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.

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/
Donate plants and gardening supplies for the FOLL Plant Sale? See below.
Thursday, May 6, 7pm - Lincoln Public Library Author Event
Father and son Matt and David Patterson talk about their new book, Freshwater Fish of the Northeast. Copies will be available for purchase and signing.
Saturday, May 29, 9am-2pm - Friends of Lincoln Library Plant Sale
At Soldiers Park, North Woodstock. Donations may be left at the Library by May 28. For information, call the Library or Roz Lowen at 745-3604. www.friendsoflincolnlibrary.org
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.

Moosilauke Public Library Events & Activities
Town Office Building
Lost River Road, Woodstock (603) 459-9971 or (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/
Thursday, May 6, 6:30pm - Movie Night
Popcorn served; please call for movie information. First Thursday of the month.
Thursdays, 4-9pm - Family History Night
For anyone who has wanted to trace their family history, but didn't know where to begin, or has started a genealogy of their family but reached a dead end here and there. Come in for help.
Saturdays, 10am - Story and Craft
All ages welcome

Seventh Annual Profile Awards - Old Man of the Mountain
Sunday, May 16, 3-5pm
Peabody Lodge At Cannon Mountain
Franconia Notch State Park
www.oldmanofthemountainlegacyfund.org
The anniversary of the loss of the Old Man of the Mountain and a time to celebrate the wonderful legacy of Franconia Notch that he represents. Awards presented in three categories, honoring service and leadership in the spirit of the Old Man of the Mountain. Featuring a traveling exhibit, The Story of the Old Man, and updates on construction of the Old Man Monument. A reception, with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, will follow the brief ceremony. Bluegrass music by Back Shed String Band, including their original song Goodbye Old Man, Goodbye. Free and open to the public.

NCCA's Papermill Theatre offers Discounted Performance Pass
To purchase Flex Passes, contact our Business Office at (603) 745-6032.
www.papermilltheatre.org
Available through May 31 - North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre Flex Pass Special. Flex Passes can be used for any 2010 Mainstage performance.

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).

National Disabled Ski Hall of Fame
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm and Saturday & Sunday, 7:30am-4pm
New England Disabled Sports at Loon Mountain
Lincoln (603) 745-6281 x5663
www.NEDisabledSports.org
The National Disabled Ski Hall of Fame consists of famed pictures and biographies of the inductees, as well as examples of adaptive equipment used for skiing, and honors achievements in adaptive sports over the last 40 years.

Live Entertainment at Woodstock Station
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.

Live Music at Vita Cafe & Wine Bar
Fridays & Saturdays, 6-10pm
123 Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-2554
www.tomsnow.com
Pianist, bandleader, composer and educator Thomas Snow

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.
Baked Beans and Fried Clams: How Food Defines A Region
Tuesday, May 11, 7pm
Converse Free Library
38 Union Street/Route 10, Lyme (603) 795-4622
www.lymenhlibrary.org
Baked beans, Indian pudding, fried clams and lobster rolls... so many foods are distinctive to New England. Does food have anything to say about who we are as a region, about who we are as New Englanders? This presentation by Alice Fogel is humorous and chock-full of fascinating nuggets about the history of our regional foods. It includes reference to some of New England's more famous foodies (Fannie Farmer, Hayden Pearson and Julia Child) and includes an analysis of how the changing times of New England have affected the way we eat. Co-hosted by the Still Puddle Poets. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. Contact: Peg Ackerson, 795-4405

The New England Town: The Founding of Lyme
Sunday, May 16, 3pm
Lyme Center Academy
183 Dorchester Road, Lyme (603) 795-4780
Ever wondered how American novels come to depict New England towns? What local myths or vivid images come to mind for you? Professor Jere Daniell can craft his talk to focus on the New England village and its founding, towns and their depictions in novels, the "hows" and "whys" of town meeting and more. He links the history of towns, in general, to the history of the community he addresses. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. Contact: Jane Fant

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
Monday, May 17, 7pm - Book Discussion Series: Are They Mysteries?
The City & the City by New York Times bestseller China Miéville
Features books by literary authors writing in the mystery genre. This discussion is led by John Landrigan. 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.

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
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 and T-shirts.
Through May 30 - Photo Exhibit: New Hampshire Then & Now
Based on the book of the same title by photographer, author and publisher Peter E. Randall, the exhibition features 28 pairs of photographs of unique places, people, and events that depict the character and culture of New Hampshire, past and present.

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.
Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center Exhibits
Karl Drerup Art Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm & Wednesday, 10am-8pm (and by appointment; closed most PSU holidays)
Silver Center for the Arts: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and during performances
Plymouth State University, Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2614
www.plymouth.edu/gallery/
A vibrant center of art, visual culture and new media. Exhibitions range from traditional shows to contemporary trends. All gallery events are free and open to the public.
Exhibiting through May 21 - The Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition
During their senior year, BFA candidates develop a body of work through which they explore a range of themes, styles and techniques. A committee of art faculty guides each student's artistic progress and assists with the selection of a group of works to be featured in the annual BFA exhibition. Karl Drerup Art Gallery and Silver Center for the Arts.
Wednesday, April 28, 4-5pm - BFA Gallery Talk at the Drerup Gallery
Tuesday, May 4, 4-5pm - BFA Gallery Talk at the Silver Center

Pease Public Library Programs & Events
Monday-Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm
1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616
www.peasepubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, April 28, 7pm - Book Discussion Series: Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich
Books available at the library.
Thursday, April 29, 7pm - The Puzzle of Pakistan: But Are They Terrorists?
Dr. Filiz Otucu from Plymouth State University will examine the nature of terrorism and terrorists, and the role various factions play in its development. Last part of a free lecture series focusing on the contradictions and challenges of Pakistan, sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association.
Mondays, May 10 & 24, 7pm - Community Knitting Group
Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Second & 4th Mondays each month. Contact: Nancy Conklin 536-4499
Monday, May 17, 3:30-5:30pm - Growing Your Own Vegetables
A how to guide, from start to finish: getting the dirt, feeding and watering. What about those weeds and pests? Presented by Heather Bryant, UNH Cooperative Extension. Upcoming workshops include: Putting Food By - Canning & Freezing and Cooking the Vegetarian Way
Tuesday, May 25, 7pm - Book Discussion Series: Ironweed by William Kennedy
Tuesdays, 10am - Toddlertimes Storyhour (up to age 3) and Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays, 10am - Storyhour for Preschoolers (age 3-5 years) - Children should be signed up in advance.
Passes available to numerous museums and centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village and Currier Art Museum, among others.

PSU & Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events
Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
silver.plymouth.edu
Contact the Silver Center Box Office for tickets to all events, unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, April 29, 7pm - John McDermott
John McDermott started his professional singing career in his own band and as an opening act for The Chieftains, but it was The Irish Tenors on PBS that catapulted John McDermott into an international touring and recording phenomenon and the best selling solo artist in Canada. His a cappella rendition of Danny Boy is thought by many to be the definitive performance of this iconic tune.
Friday-Sunday, April 30 at 7pm, May 1 at 2pm & 7pm and May 2 at 2pm - PSU Theatre: Human Beings
Academy Award-winning writer Ernest Thompson (On Golden Pond), in one of his earliest and most controversial plays, depicts the wildly inhumane treatment of three mysterious captives by their heartless jailors, and challenges the audience to question who the humans are and why we treat one another the way we do. Contact: Elizabeth Cox, (603) 535-2499 or ecox@plymouth.edu.
Sunday, May 2, 3pm - PSU Symphonic Band: Winds from the East
Includes music by Asian composers or from Asian culture. Program includes Machu Picchu, City in the Sky, Three Chinese Miniatures, Turandot, Variations on a Korean Folksong, and a Japanese folksong. Contact: Gary Corcoran, garyc@plymouth.edu. At Hanaway Theatre
Wednesday, May 5, 7pm - PSU Percussion Ensemble
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the ensemble will perform several pieces rooted in Latin American culture. These pieces will feature percussion instruments indigenous to the composers' countries of origin-Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, as well as original works and arrangements of some very popular songs. Contact: Tim Gilmore, tgilmore@plymouth.edu. At Studio Theatre
Thursday, May 6, 7:30pm - 15th Biennial Piano Monster Concert
High school students and adults perform multi-hand works for piano (with as many as 8 hands per instrument) on multiple pianos. Contact: Carleen Graff, carleeng@plymouth.edu. Hanaway Theatre
Sunday, May 9, 3pm - Pemigewasset Choral Society: America the Beautiful
130-voice choir in a panorama of American music from four centuries. Contact: Robert Swift, rswift@plymouth.edu. At Hanaway Theatre
Wednesday, May 12, 7pm - PSU Chamber Players
Program highlights include performances by the Trumpet Ensemble, Brass Quartet, Flute Choir and Woodwind Quintet as well as piano ensembles. Free tickets at the Box Office. Contact: Gary Corcoran, garyc@plymouth.edu. At Smith Recital Hall
Friday & Saturday, May 14 & 15, 7pm - PSU Contemporary Dance Ensemble
An evening of dance highlighting work from PSU faculty and students, and the Amy Marshall Dance Company. Contact: Amanda Whitworth, aewhitworth@plymouth.edu. At Hanaway Theatre

Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners & Live Music
Thursdays, 6:30pm & Friday evenings
Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
Thursdays - Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served.
April 29 - Singer, storyteller and poet Kate Chadbourne's performances combine traditional tales with music for voice, harp, flutes and piano. Learn Irish words, songs and at least one crucial Irish blessing.
May 6 - Marty Basch, Center Conway NH
May 13 - Lynne Cullen, Portland ME
May 20 - Libby Franck, Framingham MA
May 27 - Season Ending Storytelling Gala
Dinner and a smorgasbord of tales told by a variety of tellers
Fridays - Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub.
April 30 - Jill Ducsai
May 7 - Sweet Life Revue, featuring Roger Sorlien, Katie O'Connell, Chris Buerk and Rachel Sorlien
May 14 - Jonathan Sart
May 21 - Lisa Young & Friends

Benefit Book Sale
Thursday, April 29, 3-6pm
Community Life Center's Griswold Hall
263 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 726-3813 or 536-1321
sjstock@roadrunner.com
The Episcopal Church Women of the Church of the Holy Spirit sponsor a book sale; good used books and puzzles for all ages will be available at reasonable prices. Donations of books are welcome; they may be brought to the church office from 9am- 1pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Galleria Giovanna Fine Art Exhibits
By appointment
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 under-exhibited artists showing oils, sculpture, limited edition prints, photographs, mono types and drawings. Children's work will be shown in the Mud Room Gallery.
Exhibiting through April 30 - Inverno A Primaverna (Winter to Spring)
Paintings by Giovanna Lepore at the Converse Free Library in Lyme (lyme.library@valley.net).

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, April 30, 6pm - Full Moon Potluck & Open Mic
Bring a dish to share and be ready to eat, drink and be merry. Open Mic at 8pm. Free
Sunday, May 2, 6:30am - Bird Identification Walk with Len Reitsma
Learn the bird calls of springtime. Free
Sunday, May 2, 8:30am - Natural History with Northam Parr
Join Nori for a walk in the woods. Free
Sunday, May 2, 10am-1pm - Farm Feast Breakfast and Open House
All-You-Can-Eat breakfast featuring pancakes made with local flour, NH maple syrup, local free-range eggs, D Acres meat, potatoes and greens, and fair-trade coffee from Plymouth. A yoga class is offered from 10-11:30am, and Reiki Share at 1:30pm. Tour the working, organic farm at 1pm during the Open House. The tour includes a garden walk. First Sunday of each month.
Friday, May 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.
Saturday, May 15, 6-8pm - Soup Night
Sliding scale donation for all-you-should-eat organic farm soup. Also a Pemi Baker Farmers Gathering.
Sunday, May 16, 10am-12noon - Dandelion Wine with Regina
Sunday, May 16, 2-4pm - Spring Wildflowers with Sarah Hall (free)
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm - Yoga with Sarah Hall
Gentle enough for beginners and challenging enough for yoga practitioners. The intentions of the weekly class are creating a strong spine, deep breath and peaceful mind. Please call with any questions - new students always welcome.
Suggested donations requested. No one is denied access to workshops and events due to inability to pay.

Live Music & Entertainment at Tony's
Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30pm
Tony's Italian Grille
3674 Route 3, Thornton (603) 745-3133
Friday, April 30 - Matt Smatt with NC Blues Co.
Saturday, May 1, 12noon-5pm - 136 Kentucky Derby Party

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
Located in a beautiful, renovated railroad depot, the Center offers a continuous and full schedule of activities, and all are welcome.
Monday, May 3, 10:30am - Poetry Reading
Bring and original poem or some favorites to share in an informal setting. First Monday of the month.
Wednesday, May 5, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class
First Wednesday each month
Mondays, 9am-12noon - Wood Carving Class
Beginners are welcome. Bring tools if you have them 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 welcome. Bring ideas and work to be completed. Materials will be provided. Those with frames and hooks to loan should bring them in.
Thursdays, 10:30am - Memoir Writing Workshop
Each year the 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 demonstrate some kick-up-your-heels moves. All ages are welcome.
Fridays, 11am - Genealogy

White Mountain Study Group
Monday, May 10, 6-8:30pm
Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
101 Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth (603) 536-8908
www.starrkingfellowship.org
The group discusses many 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 suzmassage@gmail.com.

Plymouth Historical Society: New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones
Tuesday May 11, 7pm
Plymouth Historical Society Museum (behind Town Hall)
9 Court Street, Plymouth (603) 726-8820
www.plymouthnh-historicalsociety.org
Rubbings, photographs and slides illustrate the rich variety of gravestones to be found in our own neighborhoods, but they also tell long-forgotten stories of such historical events as the Great Awakening, the Throat Distemper epidemic, and the American Revolution. Find out more about these deeply personal works of art and the craftsmen who carved them. Glenn A. Knoblock shows how to read these stone "pages" that give insight into the vast genealogical book of New Hampshire. For more information, call Marcia Schmidt Blaine at (603) 536-4847. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public.

Hebron Historical Society Programs: New Hampshire Gravestones
Saturday, May 15, 6:30pm
Union Congregational Church
Hebron Common, Hebron
www.hebronhistsoc.org
Gravestones illustrate the religious beliefs, history, and community values of the dead and the living. Explore the development of colonial New England traditions through a series of vignettes on New Hampshire burying grounds and cemeteries such as the Point of Graves in Portsmouth, the Derry and Chester Scotch-Irish burying grounds, family graveyards across the state, and Concord's rural cemetery. Presented by David H. Watters, UNH. A cemetery walk at 4:30pm and a potluck dinner at 5:30pm will precede this event. A NH Humanities Council program; free and open to the public. For more information, call Kathy Begor at (603) 744-3335.

Campton Historical Society Presents The White Mountain Huts: Past & Future
Monday, May 17, 7:30pm
Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building)
529 NH Route 175, Campton Hollow (603) 538-5140
www.camptonhistorical.org
The Appalachian Mountain Club's Hut System is a unique institution in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Learn how the huts and their people have formed a world apart, a mountain society with its own history, traditions and legends. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Allen Koop, Ph.D, free and open to the public. Refreshments served. Contact: Judy Landry, (603) 726-3081
Monthly program meetings, except February, March and December. The building is handicapped accessible and the programs are free and open to the public. For further information, contact David Bartholomew at (603) 536-1077

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, often with the artists present demonstrating their craft. Also, visit the monthly learning display in the Education Corner, followed during the month with free workshops related to the exhibit. CMAA 2010 Calendar available for purchase (historic Canaan interpreted by member artists).
Through May - Small Works
Filled with new, affordable works, with new additions made regularly to the exhibit.

The Village Artists & Gallery
Daily 10am-6pm
51 Main Street, Ashland (603) 968-4445
www.villageartistsandgallery.org
A cooperative of 30 regional artists and artisans, featuring drawings, paintings and photographs, book arts, furniture, sculpture, ceramics and glass, wood, jewelry, fiber arts and more.

Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Daily, 10am-6pm
Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center
75 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2750
www.artisticroots.com
Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. Numerous classes available; check website for details. Preregistration is required for all classes. Visit the gallery or call to register or request a brochure and registration form.

Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows
118 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonboro (603) 253-7513
www.estellensmith.com
Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Ms. Smith also offers private art lessons.
Currently exhibiting - Loons and More
Estelle's adult students will exhibit their Scratch Art Series at Kevin's Cafe. Open Thursday-Sunday, 9am-2pm and 5-8pm; Monday & Wednesday, 11am-2pm and 5-8pm

Sandwich Historical Society
By appointment
4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269
www.sandwichhistorical.org
The Sandwich Historical Society museums consist of the 1849 Elisha Marston House which displays antique furnishings, archives and a library, and the Quimby Barn Museum which features transportation and farm equipment. Self-guided and guided tours available.

Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-5pm; January-May, by chance or appointment
12 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888
www.surroundingsart.com
The Gallery specializes in original fine art in a variety of mediums (oil, water color, pastels, acrylics, sculptures, etc), and folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects. Check the website for details on classes and events.
NEW "Virtual" Openings - An opportunity to see (and purchase at a discount) some new art before anybody else. Visit the website and sign up for the mailing list to receive an invitation.

Saturday Nights in the Lounge and Jazz Plus Brunch
Homestead Restaurant
1567 Summer Street, Bristol (603) 744-2022
www.homesteadnh.com
Saturdays, 5-8:30pm - Live music in the Lounge
Sundays, 11am-2pm - Jazz Brunch with Duke Snyder and Chuck Beever

The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performing Arts Center
39 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 968-9330
www.thecman.com/special-events/the-flying- monkey.aspx
A vintage movie house newly revitalized to bring movies back to Main Street and provide a performing arts venue for the region. Playing independent, classic and first-run movies and hosting area theatrical groups for live performances.

Happenings at the Ashland Town Library
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-2pm
41 Main Street & Route 132, Ashland
www.ashlandtownlibrary.org
Thursdays, 6-7pm - Knitting

Open Stage in West Campton
Sundays, 7pm
Sunset Grill
Corner of Routes 49 & 3, West Campton (603) 726-3108
www.facebook.com/pages/West-Campton-NH/Sunset- Grill/185927998156
Everyone is invited to show off their talent at this open mic.

Veggie Art Girl Boutique
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm
Routes 175 & 3, Holderness
www.veggieartgirlboutique.com
A funky consignment art boutique, featuring unique arts, crafts and goodies, created by local New Hampshire artisans.

Holderness Free Library Programs & Events
Monday, 10am-6pm; Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm
Routes 113 and 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066
www.holdernesslibrary.org
Tuesdays & Thursdays - Computer Classes
Saturdays, 11am-12noon - Knit & Stitch
A relaxed program to visit and work on individual projects such as knitting, needlepoint, crochet, rug hooking, etc. Just drop in; all are welcome.

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

Hundelrut Studio Gallery & Shop
Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm
10 Hawthorne Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4396
www.hundelrutstudio.com/headlines.php
Offering a wide variety of greeting and note cards, stationery, silk-screened shirts and canvas bags, posters, bookmarks, original drawings and paintings, painted boxes, curious papier-mâché sculptures by Donald Hundgen, and Sarah Hundgen's pottery. Take Broadway Street at the flashing light on Highland Street, the big grey house of the middle of the block.

Holderness Historical Society
Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm (or by appointment)
Route 3, Curry Place, Holderness
(603) 968-3023 or (603) 968-9898
www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/holderness.php
Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm.

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 free to decide if they are interested. Meets second, third and fourth Wednesday evenings each month, unless otherwise posted. For more information, email or call Sheila Oranch.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

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

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