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Fall - Issue 97

October 14-November 10, 2010

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Special Student Rate for Poetry Evening: High school students are invited to hear former US Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner Ted Kooser read his poems in the Concord City Hall Auditorium on Thursday, October 14, at 7pm. Kooser will be presented with the inaugural Hall/Kenyon Award in American Poetry. Student tickets are $5 each. Teachers can call Mike Pride at (603) 225-5107, or email him by late in the day Wednesday with their name plus the number of tickets.

Understanding Nonprofit Financials: The NH Center for Nonprofits presents the first workshop in its Financial Management series on Wednesday, October 20, from 9am to noon at AHEAD in Littleton. The session will include: balance sheet vs. operating statement, accrual vs. cash accounting, glossary of financial terms and a breakdown of who should be responsible for which financial duties. Presenter is Kelli Boyle, CPA, Nathan Weschler & Co. Register here. The second training session on November 10 tackles Designing Great Financials.

CONFR Holds 2nd Annual Technology Conference: The Council on Fundraising offers a full day of “Technology Tools to Make Your Development Efforts Soar!” on Friday, October 22, from 8am to 3pm at Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, with keynote speaker Holly Ross, Executive Director of NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Network). The conference includes video simulcasts to Littleton and Conway. Click here to register and for more information.

Share Your Ideas at NEFA's Idea Swap: This annual event for New England presenting organizations takes place November 3 at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. It's a time to network and share project ideas that may qualify for funding from NEFA's Expeditions grant program. Registration is $50. Visit NEFA to register.

Northern NH Tourism Conference: All those interested in tourism -- including cultural tourism -- in our region are invited to register for a day of dynamic speakers and workshops, tools and practical solutions, plus networking opportunities and a buffet lunch. The conference, coordinated by NH Grand, takes place Thursday, November 4, 8:30am to 4pm at the Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, Whitefield. To register visit www.nhgrand.com; call Samantha Kenney Maltais at (603) 788-2700 ext.40 or email her at samantha@ncic.org.



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country Pumpkins and mums on the front steps, woodsmoke curling out of the chimney... Must be fall! We love this time of year for all its colors, sights and smells. We also love all of the cultural and arts opportunities available in this bulletin. There's plenty to choose from that will appeal to every member of the family. 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, then 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 websites. 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 for the fall and winter. You can find the schedule for deadlines for bulletins at http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dfn3jwsj_9dbbxzpgg. The submission deadline for the next bulletin, covering November 11 through December 8, is November 2.

Alliance News & Partner Programs

October 15 music workshops at The Morrison with Irish harper Regina Delaney: Our wonderful Arts & Health residency series with The Morrison nursing home and assisted living facility concludes this week with Irish harper Regina Delaney, who will present workshops for residents and staff, and work individually with residents in their rooms. Regina is one of four artists who have conducted multiple-day residencies at The Morrison this summer and fall in music, dance, writing/story telling and weaving. The public is invited to participate in either of two staff workshops on Friday afternoon, the first at 1:30 or the second at 3pm. Learn simple ways to incorporate music in your daily life or in your care of loved ones. Sign in at the front desk. For more information call (603) 837-2275 or email Eileen@aannh.org. Register today for "Field of Vision" conference: The Arts Alliance is proud to 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 noted 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 a registration form and AMC lodging information. Partial scholarships are available for North Country teaching artists; contact us if you'd like more information. Singer/Songwriter Bernice Lewis is North Country Artist in Residence October 25-30: We are pleased to host a week-long multidisciplinary residency with longtime performing artist and educator Bernice Lewis, who will visit area schools and community sites to present programs that focus on creative practice in songwriting, singing, journaling and writing, and on connections between these art forms and our sense of place. Bernice also will offer several Holocaust education workshops. Two public concerts are scheduled: on Wednesday, October 27, at 7pm at the White Mountain School, Bethlehem, and on Thursday, October 28, at 7:30pm at Theater in the Woods, Intervale. Tickets are $10 for adults and may be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling or emailing us. Watch for a detailed email with her complete schedule, which will feature additional public events, including yoga, songwriting and writing workshops around the region. Bernice's residency is made possible, in part, through a New England State Touring grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts. Call us at (603) 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org for details. Colebrook workshop uses songs, rhythm and singing games to develop early literacy skills: Our Arts in Early Learning program, in collaboration with VSA New Hampshire, is presenting a free workshop opportunity for pre-school and kindergarten teachers, parents of small children, child-care providers and any folks working with young children. The workshop, with musicians and educators Deborah Stuart and Will Cabell, will be held at Ricker's Kiddie Corner, 68 Parsons Street, Colebrook, at 6:30pm Monday, October 25. Deborah and Will will share lots of ways to enrich favorite books and stories, build vocabulary and introduce pre-literacy skills with simple and engaging music activities and story puppets. Participants will take away lessons, activities and resource handouts which they can use immediately. A light supper will be offered and professional development credits are available for those who wish them. The evening workshop is part of a two-day multi-site visit that includes sessions in classrooms, preschools and child-care centers.Call or email us with questions or to register: 323-7302 or info@aannh.org. Two Sessions of "All About Me" Arts in Early Learning Conference: Early-childhood educators, care providers, librarians and parents from around the state are invited to our 3rd annual Arts in Early Learning conference, presented in partnership with VSA New Hampshire and in cooperation with the Plymouth State University Department of Early Childhood Studies. First lessons in early education and play help young children learn about themselves, their families, friends, community and their place in the world. All About Me will introduce a rich array of arts activities centered on this theme and offer ways to help children explore through the arts who they are and where they live. This year's conference will be offered twice: at Preschool in the Village, Amherst, on Saturday, October 30 ($30), and at Heritage Commons, Plymouth State University, on Saturday, November 6 ($25). Both sessions take place from 9am to 3pm with registration at 8:30am. Click here to register for the Amherst conference, here to register for Plymouth. Join us for Statewide Caregivers Conference November 3 in Bartlett: As part of our commitment to arts and health, we're proud to collaborate with the Coalition of Caring on their annual Caregivers conference, which this year features humorist Becky Rule as keynote speaker. Morning and afternoon workshops will provide caregivers with practical skills and information that can be used in daily caregiving responsibilities - including a session on using music. The conference takes place 8am to 4:30pm at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference Center. Download the conference brochure and registration information here. Cost is $25 for family caregivers, $50 for professional caregivers.

Colebrook Area

Colebrook Public Library Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 2-5:30pm; Wednesday/Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon 126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808 www.colebrook-nh.com Thursday, October 14, 6:30pm - Book Discussion Group The discussion is open to all who have read the book. All are free to join or email their thoughts about the book. Meets every second Thursday of the month. There is no cost for the program, as all the books are borrowed through inter-library loan with the help of the Library. Wednesdays, 10am - Storyhour Wednesdays, 3-4pm - Lego Club Thursdays, 6pm - Movie Night Connecticut River Artisans Group Various locations (603) 237-8882 or (802) 266-3687 www.connecticutriverartisans.org The Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) is a grass-roots group of oil, watercolor and acrylic artists from Pittsburg, Colebrook, West Stewartstown, northern VT and Coaticook, PQ. Its mission is to promote the visual arts and provide support to new and established artists. Various workshops offered every month - check website or call for details. Artist of the month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Coos County Nursing Hospital (CCNH). Hans Klunder is the artist of the month at UCVH and JoAnn Boydson is the artist of the month at CCNH. Interpretive Center's Artist of the Month for October is Judi Calhoun. CRAG members also exhibit at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. Currently on exhibit: Northern Landscapes Friday, October 15, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items to be discussed include exhibits, the budget and workshops. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month (usually) at the Alice M. Ward Memorial Library in Canaan, VT. Free Arts in Early Learning Workshop Monday, October 25, 6:30pm Ricker's Kiddie Corner 68 Parsons Street, Colebrook www.aannh.org AANNH's Arts in Early Learning program, in collaboration with VSA New Hampshire, is presenting a free workshop opportunity for pre-school and kindergarten teachers, parents of small children, child-care providers and any folks working with young children. Musicians and educators Deborah Stuart and Will Cabell will share lots of ways to enrich favorite books and stories, build vocabulary and introduce pre-literacy skills with simple and engaging music activities and story puppets. Participants will take away lessons, activities and resource handouts which they can use immediately. A light supper will be offered and professional development credits are available for those who wish them. The evening workshop is part of a two-day multi-site visit that includes sessions in classrooms, preschools and child-care centers.Call or email the Arts Alliance with questions or to register: (603) 323-7302 or info@aannh.org. 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. The fundraising CD, titled The Fireside Fiddlers, Volume 1: Common Fiddle Tunes of Coos County New Hampshire, is available, the sales of which will benefit the new Tillotson Center for performing, visual and heritage arts now being built in Colebrook. Exhibiting through November 4 - Northern Landscapes Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) gallery. The CRAG gallery at Fiddleheads is sponsored by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Errol Heritage Commission Historical Display Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am Errol Town Hall (first 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. Great North Woods Committee for the Arts Various locations (603) 237-5500 www.gnwca.org Funds raised by concerts help the GNWCA continue its ongoing mission of bringing the arts to the Great North Woods. For more information on the GNWCA, as well as a schedule of upcoming concerts, contact Charlie Jordan at (603) 246-8998 or (603) 237-9302. Colebrook Area Historical Society Displays & Programs 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. 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 by contacting the museum's curator, Joan Cowan, at 266-7766 or canaanhistorical1791@yahoo.com, as is assistance for individuals interested in doing genealogical research. Cohos Historical Society Marion Blodgett Museum & Programs Hours by appointment Marion Blodgett Museum Corner of Bog & Hollow Road, Stratford Hollow (603) 922-8337 www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org Meetings held every third Wednesday at 7pm (summer - during Daylight Savings Time) or 6pm (winter - off DST). Held at Fuller Town Hall, on Route 3 at the flashing yellow light, in the winter.

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

Happenings at The 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 The Bretton Arms Wine Tasting Series Held at The Omni Bretton Arms Inn from 4-5pm; reservations required Wednesdays, October 13, 20 & 27 - Anything But Chardonnay Chardonnay seems to get all the press, but a backlash has been growing. Presented is a sampling of the alternatives to chardonnay. Thursdays, October 14, 21& 28 - The Sommelier's Picks Moderately priced wines usually offer high quality & value, are food friendly and are often enjoyable for most wine drinkers. The hotel's Sommelier has chosen some of his favorites for everyone to enjoy. Fridays, October 15, 22 & 29 - The Red Rainbow In addition to the ever-popular Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot there is a vast array of other complex yet surprisingly affordable red grape varietals to enjoy. A sampling of six popular varietals is offered. Sundays, October 17, 24 & 31 - What's Your Style? There are many variables in the making of wine. Microclimate, weather, soil or as the French say "terroir," as well as the many choices made by the winemaker at each step in the process. This tasting highlights some of the variation that can be found with the same varietal. Most nights, 9pm-12midnight - The Cave Evening Entertainment October 13 - Mark Rosier October 14, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 28 & 29 - McClenathan Brothers October 15 & 16 - Rocky Mountain Trio October 21 - Tim Dion October 22 - Plan B October 23 - Rockin' House October 30 - Halloween Costume Party with DJ Brian Sparhawk Thursday, October 14, 8:30pm - Fall Lecture Series: Moose, Deer, Bear and More Discover the wildlife of Northern New Hampshire with outdoor enthusiast Nigel Manley, of The Rocks Estate and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Come discover secrets of the natural world with hands on exhibits including antlers, pelts and skulls while enjoying intriguing education facts about the animals in New Hampshire. Held in The Conservatory. Saturday, October 30, 8:30pm - Fall Lecture Series: Haunted History Christopher Daley presents a one-hour multi-media slide/video show. The presentation melds historical fact together with legend and myth to produce an interesting and fascinating new look at events that really happened and the stories of haunting that followed them. The topics include: Mercy Brown the vampire of Exeter, RI; the haunting of Freetown State Forest; the ghosts of King Philip's War; the haunted Hoosac Tunnel in Western, MA; the ghosts of Smuttynose Island on the Isles of Shoals, ME; the haunting at the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA; the Lady in Black at Ft. Warren in Boston Harbor; the haunting at the Mount Washington Hotel in NH and the Charlesgate Hotel in Boston; haunted Salem, MA; the Eunice Williams Bridge in Greenfield, MA; the haunting at Burial Hill in Plymouth, MA and at the John Alden House in Duxbury, MA. Saturday, October 30 - Hallow-Brew Dinner Enjoy a four course dinner that is paired with seasonal brews by Peak Organic Ale that will celebrate the season. Reservations required. As part of the Hallow-Brew Weekend festivities, stop by the campfire for Halloween tales, take a wagon ride through the Resort, or participate in the 1st annual Pumpkin on Pikes display. Get dressed up for the costume contest and have the tarot cards read during this weekend of tricks or treats. 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. 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 and contemporary crafts of northern NH and VT artists, and classes to capture the creative spirit. Check the website for a complete listing of classes and 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 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. Wednesday, October 13, 6:30-8:30pm - Block of the Month Quilt Piece and/or appliqué a different block for nine different months. Use the tenth month to put it together. Lots of techniques and lots of encouragement. Homework required. Second Wednesdays, February though November. Thursdays, October 14 & 28, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursdays Bring an art/craft for help & hope. Second and fourth Thursdays each month. Friday, October 15, 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. Bring a lunch. Monday, October 18, 9-11am - Open Basket Networking Group Bring basket ideas. Need to have intermediate skills and be able to prepare reed. Receive and/or offer help & hope. Usually 3rd Mondays; call to confirm. Thursday, October 21, 6:30-8:30pm - Sewing Techniques A how-to class that will focus on those skills one just never got around to learning. To include couching with ribbons and yarns, pintucks, Madeira appliqué, zippers, buttonholes. One session each month, on the third Thursday. Saturday, October 30, 9-10am - 5th Saturday Challenge Buy a bag of fabric, sight unseen, and do with it what you will. Reserve your bag ahead of time. Fifth "naturally occurring" Saturdays. Friday, November 5, 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. Sunday, November 7, 2-4pm - Red Hat Society Tea, games & camaraderie. First Sunday each month (call to confirm). Call if Interested for Mondays, 6-8pm - *Drawing* (review & expand beginner skills) Thursdays, by appointment, 6-8pm - *Knitting & Crochet* Basic stitches, simple to complex. Learn basics or work through a problem with one's own project. By appointment - *Beginner Basket* and *Chair Caning* *Open Pottery Studio* - Once familiar with classroom routines, students are welcome to use the equipment, by appointment. Arts in Health Care Music Workshops Friday, October 15, 1:30pm & 3pm The Morrison 6 Terrace Street, Whitefield (603) 323-7302 (info) www.aannh.org Arts Alliance of Northern NH's Arts & Health residency series with The Morrison nursing home and assisted living facility concludes this week with Irish harper Regina Delaney, who will present workshops for residents and staff and work individually with residents in their rooms. Regina is one of four artists who have conducted multiple-day residencies at The Morrison this summer and fall in music, dance, writing/story telling and weaving. The public is invited to participate in either of the two staff workshops. Learn simple ways to incorporate music in your daily life or in your care of loved ones. Sign in at the front desk. For more information call (603) 837-2275 or email Eileen@aannh.org. North Country Poetry Workshop Mondays, October 18 & November 1, 7pm Weeks Memorial Library Lancaster For more information, contact skylake5@myfairpoint.net Poets gather and share their writing, critique each poem and provide tips on publishing and resources. The Poetry Workshop meets twice a month, on the first and third Monday. For more information, email or call (603) 788-3734. 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 Wednesday, October 20, 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. Ages: birth-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. Register Now for 2010 Arts in Education Conference October 22-24 AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch Route 302, Bretton Woods www.aannh.org Field of Vision is the annual statewide conference designed for educators, artists and everyone interested in making the arts basic to the education of all New Hampshire students. The conference, presented by the NH State Council on the Arts, with the Arts Alliance and the NH Department of Education as coordinating partners, features national arts education leaders and a variety of hands-on workshops and interdisciplinary arts experiences. For registration information, visit the website. Contact Catherine O'Brian, NHSCA Arts in Education Coordinator, at catherine.r.obrian@dcr.nh.gov or (603) 271-0795. Register Now for Northern New Hampshire Tourism Conference Thursday, November 4, 8:30am-4pm Mountain View Grand Whitefield (603) 788-2700 x40 (information) www.nhgrand.com/industry-and-trade/ An entertaining and interactive day of dynamic speakers and workshops facilitated by local experts in their fields, including Veronica Francis of Notchnet Web Services, Carrie Gendreau of Training Connection, Samantha Kenney of New Hampshire Grand and others. Tools, practical solutions, programs, services and local initiatives that will make a difference to the bottom line. Lots of networking opportunities and free distribution of marketing materials. Scholarships are available. Buffet lunch included in price. For more information or to register, please visit the Industry Members section of www.nhgrand.com; call or email Samantha Kenney Maltais. Sponsored by WREN, Northern Forest Canoe Trail, and New Hampshire Grand Marketing Project. Farmers & Crafters Market on Whitefield Common Fridays, 3-6pm On the Common, Whitefield (603) 837-8778 For more information, contact graduals@yahoo.com Vegetables, fruits, plants, maple, baked goods, crafts. Rain or shine. All crafters and farmers are more than welcome. Call for more information and/or space. 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. Lancaster Farmers' Market Saturdays, through December, 9am-12noon Centennial Park Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3391 For more information, contact townmanager@lancasternh.org Jewelry, wool, herbalist, goats' milk soap, quilter, artist, fresh local produce, certified organic produce, baked goods, pestos, jellies, jams, cut flowers, plants, honey, berries, photography, embroidered pillows, wood work, basketmaker, meats (beef, pork, lamb). Rain or shine. November-December markets are the 1st & 3rd Saturdays in the Lancaster Town Hall.

Berlin/Gorham Area

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. Through October 15 - Visual Art Exhibition Series: Daniel Roberge Solo show in diverse media. Also on display is St. Kieran's 10th anniversary exhibition titled Scrapbook: History and Vision. There is no admission fee but donations are always welcome. St. Kieran Arts Center is hosting a new Quilt Raffle to raise funds for 2010 arts events thanks to the generous donation of a queen-size quilt made by members of the Berlin Quilters Guild. The drawing will be held at the Berlin Jazz Concert. Friday, October 15, 6pm - Fall for the Arts Auction Party From beautiful pieces of art donated by local artists, themed gift baskets, to certificates for local services, hotel, ski and golf packages, and collector's items of all types, the 2010 Fall for the Arts Auction is bigger than ever and promises something for everyone. The evening features a "luck of the draw" raffle of gift items, a great silent auction and a live auction of larger ticket items. Guests will enjoy gourmet hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, wine and cider, desserts, coffee and music by Randy and Bob Labnon. Everyone attending will be entered into a special door prize drawing. Friday, October 22, 4-8pm and Saturday, October 23, 10am-3pm - North Country Quilt Show Sponsored by the Berlin Quilters Guild Sunday, November 7 - Sounds of the Seacoast Acapella Chorus November 7-December 15 - Visual Art Exhibition Series: North Country Quilt Sampler Selections from the 2010 show Upcoming Events include Berlin Jazz and the Art Center's 10th Anniversary Celebration, Sunday, November 21; The Nutcracker Ballet, December 4 and the North Country Community Chorus Christmas Concerts on December 8, 10 & 12. Pushing Pen Authors Group Saturday, October 16, 10am-12noon White Mountains Community College, Room 137 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (603) 723-4451 or (603) 752-2062 For more information, contact imgallant@hotmail.com or 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 Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings AMC Visitor Center Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721 x8119 www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/ Saturday, October 16, 7:30pm - Mountains & Music The AMC Boston Chapter presents an evening of orchestral and choral presentations. Saturday, October 23 - Backcountry Skiing Across the Park Join Dr. Roger Zimmerman for a slide presentation on skiing in Baxter State park in Maine. Dr. Zimmerman, long time AMC ski instructor, will share his adventures in the Park. Saturday, October 30 - Take a Walk on the Spooky Side Join Marianne O'Connor, author of "Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire," as she shares her collection of spooky ghost stories. The presentation includes a slide show and lots of ghosts! The program is family oriented and will include opportunity to share stories and ask questions. All programs are free & open to the public. Programs start at 8pm in the Dining Room (unless otherwise noted); schedule is subject to change. Girl Scouts Open House at Sunset Valley Program Center Saturday, October 23, 11am-2pm Sunset Valley Program Center 34 Jimtown Road, Gorham (603) 466-3801 www.swgirlscouts.org Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character. Serving all girls ages 5 to 18. BBQ lunch will be provided, along with games and activities to help scouts and scout leaders familiarize themselves and their troops with Girl Scout properties. Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings Monday, November 1, 7pm and Saturday, November 6, 9am Community Room of the St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1607 or 752-3319 or (603) 723-4451 www.materialgirlsquilts.homestead.com The Berlin Quilters Guild - Material Girls - meets on the first Monday (usually) of each month at St. Kieran. A Sew Day is held on the Saturday following the Monday meeting. All are welcome to join or visit the guild at these meetings. St. Kieran Arts Center is hosting a new Quilt Raffle to raise funds for 2010 arts events thanks to the generous donation of a queen-size quilt made by members of the Berlin Quilters Guild. The Guild is always looking for new members. Plans are currently underway for the North Country Invitational Quilt Show and Exhibition to be held in the Fall 2010 at St. Kieran. Music In the Great North Woods Concerts Venues in Gorham, Berlin and Randolph (603) 466-2865 or (603) 326-3242 (information) www.musicGNW.org Music in the Great North Woods announces a full season of 14 concerts for the summer and fall seasons of 2010. The non-profit organization will sponsor a Master Organ Recital series with five visiting organists of international stature highlighting the varied pipe organs of the North country. Call, visit the website or email for detailed schedules and more information. Most of the events are free and open to the public, with donations benefiting the entire series of concerts sponsored by Music In the Great North Woods. Thursday, November 4, 7pm - USAF Bay State Winds Clarinet Quartet Held at Gorham Congregational Church, 143 Main Street, Gorham. WREN Technology Classes & Business Planning Program Wednesdays, through November 17, 4:30-8pm Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org/events/wren_classes.php WREN's BETA (Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance) Program Whether one is starting a new business, struggling with a current business or just has an idea to explore, this program will provide participants with the knowledge and tools for building and growing a profitable business. Learn successful strategies for business using the Core Four business management course, including marketing, financial management and operations planning. With a dinner break. 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, 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. Self-guided Logging Camp Tours. The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery, open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm and Saturdays (in-season) from 10am-4pm, offers original arts, crafts and gifts. Tuesday-Saturday, 2pm - River Boats Tours Wednesdays, 4pm - City of Berlin Sightseeing Tours These two-hour sightseeing bus tours provide an opportunity to explore this northernmost City of NH and learn some history. The tour encompasses historically significant locations such as Mount Jasper, a mine and quarries worked by prehistoric New England Native Americans dating back 7,000 years, the world renowned Brown Company Research & Development Buildings, the Russian Church, and ethnic neighborhoods of Berlin. Local historian Paul "Poof" Tardiff will give details of how the various cultures that settled this city in the late 1800s and early 1900s helped develop its growth during the boom years. Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum By appointment. Call or email in advance for schedule 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. 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/ 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 Visit the Children's Department for stories, snacks, crafts and fun. Salvation Army Arts Programs New Hampshire Corps Community Center 15 Cole Street, Berlin (603) 752-1644 Call or email Debora.Coolidge@use.salvationarmy.org for schedule & details. Musical arts, including drama, singing company, sacred dance and timbrels for all ages.

Lincoln/Woodstock Area

Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Saturdays, 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. Rey Center has numerous volunteer opportunities - please call for more information. Wednesday, October 13, 7:30pm - Guitar Concert Fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Stevie Coyle, known for his humor, intelligence, storytelling and for being a well-rounded entertainer, will play a solo concert. Coyle was former rhythm, fingerstyle and lap steel guitarist and vocalist with Americana string band, The Waybacks. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Rey Center's art and science education programs for all ages. Tickets will be available at the door or can be obtained in advance by contacting the Rey Center. www.steviecoyle.com Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio Hear favorite Rey stories read out loud. All ages welcome. Admission is by donation. Saturdays, 4:30-6pm - Literary Discussion Group Join this volunteer-led group to discuss poems, short stories and essays. Hors d'oeuvres are potluck; please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance. For adults. To register or for more information call or email programs@thereycenter.org. Wicked Witches of Woodstock's Annual Haunted Hayride Saturday, October 16, 7-9:30pm (Rain Date - October 23) Meet at the Lower Woodstock Fire Station Route 175, Woodstock (603) 745-3216 http://forum.lincolnwoodstock.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1844#p2352 Hot chocolate, cookies included. Parental discretion is advised for young children after dark. All proceeds benefit the Woodstock Fire Department. For more info, call or email Anne Englert. Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 6-8pm (also by appointment) In the Village Shops (near Fratello's) 26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm The Museum reflects the everyday life of past years with lots of photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, hotels and inns, and personal memorabilia of folks who lived in this river valley mainly from the 1890s to the present. Visit the "satellite" museum. The owners of the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site) have given the Museum a storefront in the complex and there are numerous photos and early maps on display. Thursday, October 21, 7pm - Your Hit Parade The radio and television program Your Hit Parade chronicled American Popular music from 1935-1959. Presenter Calvin Knickerbocker will outline the quarter century during which the show served as a "tastemaker," featuring songs inspired by the Great Depression and on to the advent of rock and roll. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Carol Riley Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Happenings Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Lin-Wood Chamber Office & Welcome Center at Lincoln Village Shops Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-6621 www.lincolnwoodstock.com Bears on Parade Twenty-four decorated bears have come out of hibernation and are on display at area businesses, free of charge. Each business has custom-painted its bear, which will be auctioned off this November, with the proceeds to benefit the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. Friday, October 22, 5pm - Annual Meeting & Dinner Party Coinciding with the business meeting, cocktails & appetizers in the lounge for guests to enjoy before dinner. New this year is a Silent Auction. Held at Woodwards Resort. To reserve a ticket, call the Chamber or email info@lincolnwoodstock.com. www.lincolnwoodstock.com/chamber/annual-meeting.php Friday, October 29, 5pm - Jack O' Lantern 3-Mile Fun Run/Walk Start line behind the Inn Season Village Shops Plaza. Reflective clothing, flashlight or headlights are a must. Entry Fee: Bring a carved Jack O' Lantern with a candle. The course will be lined with lit Jack O'Lanterns (please bring Jack O'Lanterns by 3pm). All ages & fitness levels welcome. Enjoy refreshments with us after the run. To volunteer to help set up or for more information, call 745-2586 x5280 Saturday, November 6 - Great Hall of Bears Auction at Lincoln Village Shops Lin-Wood Friends of Recreation Events & Programs Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm (office hours) Lin-Wood Recreation Department - Lincoln Town Office Building Lincoln (603) 745-8673 www.lincolnnh.org/government/recreation/ Mondays, through October 25 - Gymnastics Grades K-2 from 2:45-3:45pm and Grades 3-5 from 3:45-4:45pm Tuesdays, through October 26 - Outing Club for Grades 5-8 Wednesdays, through November 3 - Zumba Kids Grades K-2 from 3-3:45pm and Grades 3-5 from 4-4:45pm Fridays, through October 29 - Outing Club for Grades 1-4 Murder at the Cafe Noir Saturday, October 30, 6-9pm Indian Head Resort US Route 3, Lincoln (800) 343-8000 www.indianheadresort.com A musical murder mystery dinner theater Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us Thursdays, 1-1:30pm - *Preschool Storytime* Stories, fun and social interaction for the kids, parents and childcare givers. Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - *Cultured Purls Knitting Circle* All levels are welcome and instruction is available. 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 framed 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. Live Entertainment at Truants Taverne 96 Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-2239 www.truantstaverne.com Live entertainment Friday nights in the downstairs lounge Sundays, 9pm - Karaoke Moosilauke Public Library Events & Activities Town Office Building Lost River Road, Woodstock (603) 459-9971 or (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/ Thursdays, 4-9pm - *Family History Night* For those who've always wanted to trace their family history, but didn't know where to begin, and for anyone who has started a genealogy of their family but reached a dead end here and there. Come on in for help. Saturdays, 10am - *Story and Craft* (all ages welcome) New England Ski Museum displays Bode Miller's Olympic Medals Daily, Memorial Day through end of March, 10am-5pm New England Ski Museum, next to Cannon Mountain Tramway Exit 34B off I93, Franconia (800) 639-4181 www.skimuseum.org The NE Ski Museum recently opened a new exhibition, Five Rings, Six States: New England Skiers in the Winter Olympics, that profiles the contributions of many Winter Olympians from the region in every Olympiad from 1924 through this year's Vancouver Games. The exhibit will be on view through the end of March, 2011. The Museum has all five of Bode Miller's Olympic medals (Salt Lake' 02 & Vancouver '10) and three of his Torino '06 bibs on display, for a limited time. Admission is free. The Museum also maintains satellite exhibits within Zimmerman's Mountain Sports in the lobby of the Eastern Slope Inn in downtown North Conway, and at Bretton Woods Mountain Resort. Mo The Clown Balloon Twisting Performance Wednesdays, 5-8pm Elvio's Pizzeria & Restaurant at Lincoln Square Outlet Mall Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8817 www.MoTheClown.com Join Mo the Clown for an evening of family fun and free balloon sculptures. To put those with clown fear at ease, Mo appears without clown shoes or make up, as Mo Fun. Creation Station Paint-It-Yourself-Pottery Studio Call for hours Depot Plaza Route 112/Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8205 www.creationstationpottery.com Choose rough pottery to paint, glaze and kiln-fire to create finished pottery pieces. Catering to children's birthday parties, family activity days, women's evening groups. Specials on Sundays & Thursdays.

Haverhill Area

Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Wednesday, October 13, 7pm Bath Village School 61 Lisbon Road, Bath Covered wooden bridges have been a vital part of the NH transportation network, dating back to the early 1800s. Given NH's myriad streams, brooks, and rivers, it's unsurprising that 400 covered bridges have been documented. Often viewed as quaint relics of a simpler past, they were technological marvels of the day. It may be native ingenuity and NH's woodworking tradition that account for the fact that a number of nationally noted covered bridge truss designers were NH natives. Participants will discuss covered bridge design and technology, learn about their designers, builders, and associated folklore. Highlighted by images of NH bridges, past and present, the program will bear witness to their ultimate transition from commonly used structures to historic icons. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Glenn A. Knoblock, free and open to the public. Contact: Bernie Prochnik, (603) 747-2212 Baked Beans and Fried Clams: How Food Defines A Region Friday, October 29, 7pm Bath Town Hall 2 West Bath Road, Bath 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? The presentation is informative, 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. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Edie Clark, free and open to the public. Contact: Bernie Prochnik (603) 747-2212 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 Connecticut River Byways Visitor Center also offers gift items, including books, videos and DVDs of the region, and Alumni Hall note cards and T-shirts. Saturday, October 30, 2pm - Classicopia 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 Joseph Patch Library Happenings Monday, 10am-2pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 3-7pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm Joseph Patch Library South Main Street, Warren (603) 764-9072 For more information, contact eagleswing@roadrunner.com or jpatchlibrary@yahoo.com Mondays, 10am - Story Hour for Preschoolers Wednesdays, 4pm - Knitting Group for Beginners and Experts Lego Club for children one Saturday each month. Call library for date.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

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