Our New Salon Series: We’ve always known that our region is full of fascinating people living quietly and doing interesting and creative work, and we’ve decided to invite some of them to share that work with us – and you. "Meet Your Neighbors: A Salon Series" is a new Arts Alliance program dedicated to that sharing. It begins in early August, when Landaff resident and former Plymouth State University president Don Wharton reads and discusses prose sketches that come from his observations and insights into the rhythms of life in his community, including friends, neighbors, wildlife, the woods and fields, and the seasons. Watch for exact date, time and place.

Early-Bird Registration for Field of Vision Conference: Once again the Arts Alliance will serve as coordinating partner for the NH State Council on the Arts' annual Statewide Arts in Education Conference, October 22-24 at the AMC Highland Center, Crawford Notch. Keynote speaker is researcher James Catterall, Professor of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles, and co-author of "Critical Links: Learning in the Arts and Student Social and Academic Development." The conference offers inspiring presentations, workshops, resources and networking opportunities for artists, educators and community supporters of arts in education. Visit our website for an early-bird registration form and AMC lodging information.