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Alice M. Ward Memorial Library & Canaan
Historical Society
Monday-Thursday, 12noon-5pm; Friday, 12noon-4pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm 27 Park Street, Canaan, VT (802) 266-7135 www.aliceward.org 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. Saturdays, April 2 & 9, 10am-1pm - Free Workshop: Basic Gardening with Jane Palmer Basic gardening tips to make your Northern New England garden a successful and joyful experience. Please call or reserve your spot at the Library. 
Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods
ShoppeTuesday-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 April 7 - Close Ups Great local art at the Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) gallery Friday, April 15, 5-7pm - CRAG Artist Reception: Patterns Meet local artisans and view their art at the CRAG gallery Complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. Exhibiting April 8-May 6.
Connecticut River Artisans GroupVarious 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. Please visit www.ArtSpider.net to view a promotional video relating to CRAG. Artist of the Month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Coos County Nursing Hospital (CCNH) - JoAnn Boydson is the artist of the month at CCNH. Molly Campbell is the artist of the month at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center. CRAG members also exhibit at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. Currently on exhibit, through April 7: Close Ups . Friday, April 15, 5-7pm - Artists' Opening Reception: Patterns Everyone is invited to meet the artists; serving wine and cheese. Held at the CRAG gallery at Fiddleheads. Information about the exhibit may be obtained by calling Michele Johnsen at 237-5500. Exhibiting April 8-May 6 Friday, April 21, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items to be discussed include exhibits and workshops. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month (usually) at the Alice M. Ward Memorial Library in Canaan, VT. 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, April 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. No cost for the program; books available at the Library. Wednesdays, 10am - Storyhour Wednesdays, 3-4pm - Lego Club Wednesdays, 5pm - Movie Night
Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents...Various locations (603) 237-5500 www.gnwca.org Funds raised by the concert 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. Saturday, April 16, 7:30pm - Camerata New England performs London Legacies Sponsored in partnership with GNWCA and Arts Alliance of Northern NH, Camerata New England returns to Colebrook with a special "London Legacies" performance. For more information, visit www.cameratanewengland.org. Tickets can be purchased online at www.aannh.org (starting next week), at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, or at the door, or reserved by calling (603) 237-9302 or (603) 323-7302. Held at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Register Now for the Spring Quilters Retreat
Friday-Sunday, May 6-8 Bear Tree's Metallak Lodge 3329 US Route 3 North, Pittsburg (603) 538-9995 or 6555 www.beartreecabins.com/quilting.htm Kathie Alyce has been creating, designing and teaching quilting for the past 20 years (www.waterfallquilts.com). Come and experience her wonderful techniques in the art of quilting, including: The Flip Flop Block Class - A one-day class where Kathie will demonstrate all of the current variations to the Flip Flop Block curved acrylic template of her own design. The students then work on the design of their choice; Kathie will help with color and construction techniques. She recommends students make a small project during class; a lap quilt or a placemat. Landscape Workshop - A one and half-day class to make a small wall hanging by machine with gentle, curved piecing using her own pattern design. Kathie will help students with color placement and design and teach them the basics of making a landscape by machine. Participants will paint their own sky fabric the night before the landscape piecing class. Space limited to 20 participants. Visit the website for more information. 
Errol Heritage Commission Historical
DisplayMonday, 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. 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 and 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. |
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Weeks Memorial Library Programs &
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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, March 30, 4:30-6pm - Family Reading Night Snacks, games, stories and other activities will be a part of this reading celebration. Parents and guardians accompany their children to the Library and join in the activities. Preschool and primary aged children are invited to bring along their favorite teddy bear friend. Wednesday, April 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.
Old Mill Studio & Artisans ClassroomWednesday-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. Friday, April 1, 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, April 3, 2-4pm - Red Hat Society Tea, games & camaraderie. First Sunday each month (call to confirm). Wednesday, April 13, 6:30-8:30pm - Block of the Month Quilt Piece and/or applique 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, April 14 & 28, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursdays Bring an art/craft for help & hope. Second and fourth Thursdays each month. Monday, April 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, April 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. 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.
Happenings at Mountain View Grand Resort and SpaWednesday, April 6, 8:30am-4pm Whitefield (603) 837-2541 www.mountainviewgrand.com Building an e-Commerce Business Do you assist businesses? Provide services for businesses? Do you have or are you starting a North Country Business? Come learn how to start, build and grow Internet-based businesses. Experts from: Google, the national Small Business Development Center network and the University of New Hampshire. Speakers and area consultants available for individual meetings. Contact: (603) 227-0417 The Colonel Town Players present Once Upon a Mattress
Friday & Saturday, April 8, 9, 15 & 16, 7:30pm Lancaster Town Hall Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788 4827 www.coloneltownplayers.org If you thought you knew the story of the Princess and the Pea you may be in for a walloping surprise. Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again. Colonel Town Players are on Facebook.
Happenings at The Omni Mount Washington
ResortListed 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 April 22-24 - Easter in the Mountains Young and old alike will find spring-like delight in the Easter egg hunts and Easter Brunch at The Mount Washington Hotel. 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 Live Weekly Irish Music at Lancaster Pub
Fridays, 7-10pm JL Sullivan's Irish Pub 200 Portland Street/Route 2 (at the Cabbot), Lancaster (603) 788-3365 www.jlsullivansirishpub.org Live Irish sessions with Patrick Ross and friends 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. |
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Book Discussion and Lecture Series: The Northern Forest Wednesdays, 7pm White Mountains Community College, Fortier Library 2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (800) 445-4525 or (603) 752-1113 wmcclib.blogspot.com The Fortier Library and Berlin Public Library, with funding provided by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, hosts a book discussion and lecture series. The series is designed to complement the Northern Forest Center's Ways of the Woods exhibit, which will be at the White Mountains Community College until April. The sessions will explore the history of the Northern Forest, which covers 30 million acres stretching from Northern Maine through New Hampshire, Vermont and New York State. March 30 - Mike Wilson, Senior Program Director of the Northern Forest Center, will lead a discussion of The Northern Forest, edited by David Dobbs and Richard Ober. Dobbs and Ober closely focus on the lives of Northern Forest residents -- a mill worker, a forester, several loggers, a fishing guide, and a Christmas tree-farming family -- and discover an extraordinary sense of place that arises in those who have a continuous, working relationship with the land. April 13 - Rebecca Rule will present her Crosscut talk. Using oral histories, Rule recreates the voices of North Country people and uses new and vintage photos to tell the story of logging, the Berlin Mills, and life in the Androscoggin Valley, from the beginnings of the logging industry in the 1800s through the boom years, and on to the demolition of the stacks in 2007, marking the end of an era. Through the stories of individuals, a picture of a rich culture emerges. Audience members will be invited to share their own stories and discuss the logging and paper industries and the special place north of the notches. Copies of the books will be available for loan at both Fortier Library and Berlin Public Library. Refreshments will be served. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. For more information, contact Berlin Public Library at 752-5210 or the Fortier Library at 752-1113 x3086 Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings
Joe Dodge Lodge & Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721 x 8119 www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/ International Dinner & Adventure Series Wednesday evenings transform into a weekly dinner series of international cuisine and follows with an inspiring presentation. The after-dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers and travelers. March 30 - Haiti in My Heart with Will Houghton. Cuisine of Haiti All programs are free and open to the public; fee for dinners. The family-style dinner is at 6pm and features four courses and beverages; guests may BYOB. Call for more information or to make a reservation.
Arts Alliance presents Guitar Workshop and Latin ConcertGorham Auditorium 20 Park Street, Gorham www.aannh.org Thursday, March 31, 6:30pm - Warm-up & Technique/Master Class for Guitarists at All Levels From tuning to stretching, scales and arpeggios to rasqueado (flamenco strumming), classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan will introduce and work on warm-up techniques for guitarists at all levels, beginners to advanced. Though most of the focus will be on classical/fingerstyle techniques, all styles are welcome. Topics covered will include posture, right-hand technique, sound production, metronome work and more. As part of each workshop, Aaron will offer a master-class session to 1-3 individuals who would like to perform and receive individual feedback in the group setting. If you would like to perform a piece, please contact Frumie Selchen at (603) 323-7302 or info@aannh.org. Preregistration is appreciated; contact Frumie. Bring your music as well as your guitar. Friday, April 1, 7pm - The Nature of Dances & Dreams: A Concert with Flutist and Cuatro Player Orlando Cela Classical guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan is joined by outstanding Venezuelan flutist and cuatro player Orlando Cela as they present a concert of solos and duets including Latin dances and works inspired by nature. On the program: Astor Piazzolla's History of the Tango for flute and guitar; Three Venezuelan Waltzes for guitar and Venezuelan cuatro, the New Hampshire premiere of Illinois composer David Vayo'sa Berceuse for voice and guitar, a series of nature pieces (birds and bees, fire & water) in honor of the Weeks Act Centennial, including works by Erik Satie, Toru Takemitsu and New Hampshire's own Kevin Siegfried. www.aannh.org/forms_doc/AaronDreamsgorham_final.pdf Presented by the Arts Alliance of Northern NH, in partnership with the Town of Gorham.
St. Kieran Center for the Arts Programs
Business hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm 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. 2011 Performing Arts Series full series memberships are now on sale. Exhibiting through March 30 - Protecting the Forests: The Weeks Act of 1911 St. Kieran Arts Center is hosting a new touring exhibition, created by Plymouth State University in honor of the centennial of the Weeks Act of 1911, which authorized the federal government to purchase and maintain lands in the eastern United States as national forests. Protecting the Forests addresses the history, social significance and ecological impact of the Weeks Act through the presentation of historical photographs and prints from glass plates and daguerreotypes accompanied by explanatory text. Saturday, April 2, 1pm - Donna Marie & Her Puppet Friends The ventriloquist, singer and dancer will perform a unique musical and whimsical show featuring a bright array her hand-made puppets. Sunday, April 10, 2pm - International Musical Arts Chamber Concert
White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Exhibits and
EventsMonday-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/ Monday, April 4, 7pm - Writers' Night Out A free first-Monday-of-the-month gathering of writers in a social setting. Writers discuss what they are working on, what's new in the publishing world, books they have read, and more. No need to RSVP, just stop by. You do not have to be a member of the NH Writers' Project to attend. For more information, call George Geers at (603) 785-4811. www.nhwritersproject.org Sunday April 17, 8am - Informal Breakfast with Outdoors Writer Laura Waterman Co-author, with her late husband Guy, of Wilderness Ethics and Backwoods Ethics to Forest and Crag and Yankee Rock & Ice Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings
Monday, April 4, 7pm and Saturday, April 9, 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. Berlin Students present Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Friday & Saturday, April 8 & 9, 7pm Berlin Junior High School Auditorium 200 State Street, Berlin (603) 752-5311 (Yvonne Jenkins) For more information, contact yjenkins@sau3.org. The Berlin Junior High/Hillside Elementary School Players will be welcoming spring with a musical adventure down the rabbit hole. Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowin' Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game. Tickets at the door.
WREN Technology Classes & Business Planning Program52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Thursday, April 14, 9am-3:30pm - Register today for Bruce Baker Workshop Day Improve your sales... Retain & gain customers... Brand your business. With years of presentation experience, Bruce combines his sharp eye, quick wit and keen business sense to offer an entertaining, information-packed day. Held at the Northland Restaurant & Dairy Bar, 1826 Riverside Drive in Berlin, call, email or register online. 9-10:30am - The Booth Truth Viewing pictures from both the Berlin and Bethlehem Farmers Markets, Bruce has created a slide show of ideas, suggestions and dos and don'ts based on what the pictures tell him. Learn from real life examples of our members. 10:45am-12noon - How Customer-Friendly Are You? Good customer service can make or break any sale. Bruce gives sure-fire tips on how to engage new customers and retain current ones. 12noon-1pm - Buffet Lunch 1-3pm - Brand Land From packaging to signage to customer relations, creating a strong and recognizable brand is important to every business. Using the marketing materials of audience members, Bruce will discuss how to build a memorable branding campaign. Thursdays, 10am-4pm - Computer and Web Tutorials with Laura Jamison When it comes to computers, everyone is at their own learning level, with personal questions about programs and a unique set of needs. Get one-on-one attention and learn the basics and beyond in topics such as getting started on Facebook, using Microsoft Publisher, or setting up an email account. Call (603) 723-1004 to set up an appointment.
Music in the Great North WoodsVenues in Gorham, Berlin, Lancaster and Randolph (603) 466-2865 or 326-3242 (information) www.MusicGNW.org Music in the Great North Woods announces a full season of concerts for 2011. The non-profit organization sponsors a Master Organ Recital series and the Big Moose Bach Fest, with visiting musicians of international stature. Call, visit the website or email for detailed schedules and more information. Events are open to the public, with donations benefiting the entire series of concerts sponsored by Music in the Great North Woods. Sundays, 9pm - Compline A sung service of chant, candlelight and incense, for the blessing of a quiet night. Held at St. Barnabas Episcopal, Berlin
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 Company 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. NFHP offers group charter rates for boat tours and Logging Camp/Museum tours. Volunteers are always needed and warmly welcomed. The Bunkhouse and Cookhouse are available for various functions, whether it be a wedding, bridal/baby shower, birthday party, retirement party, company picnic or whatever-you-can-imagine party. The Bunkhouse and Cookhouse are open year round. Call to reserve. 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.
Berlin & Coos County Historical Society
MuseumTuesday-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.
Theatre North Bingo NightFridays, 5:30pm St. Anne's Hall (behind St. Anne's Church) Berlin (603) 723-1004 www.theatrenorthnh.org
Gorham Historical Society & Railroad
MuseumBy 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 466-2196. 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. |
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Jackson Grammar School & Whitney Community Center Events Detailed information and availability can be found on the School's website Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-6861 www.jacksongrammar.org The Community Center offers many options and spaces for public use. 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. Handicap accessible. Wednesday, March 30, 7pm - Banjos, Bones and Ballads Traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, present the latest news from the distant past.Tavern songs, banjo tunes, 18th century New England hymns, sailor songs, and humorous stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this informative program. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Jeff Warner, free and open to the public. Contact: Kim Darby, 383-6245 Friday, April 8, 6:30-9:30pm - Ballroom Dancing - second Friday each month (usually) Mondays, April 11 & 25, 6-8pm - Women's Writing Group - second & fourth Monday each month Tuesdays, 5:30pm 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.
Conway Public Library Events &
ProgramsMonday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Wednesday 10am-6:30pm, Friday 12noon-5:30pm & Saturday 10am-5pm 15 East Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552 www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm Through March 31 - Jane Wilcox Hively Art Exhibit Wednesday, March 30, 4:30pm - People Who Read discusses Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. Refreshments served. Age 13 and older. PWR meets the 4th Wednesday of each month. Thursdays, 3:30pm -Young Adult Group March 31 - Teen Scenes Movie Day with a screening of the new family film Jack & the Beanstalk: a Tale with a Twist. Great food and great fun for grade 6 and older, whether planning projects, choosing books and films, playing games, talking and eating. For details, visit the website or call the Library. Monday, April 4, 5pm (deadline) - Poetry Contest (for all ages) Entries with name, age and phone number must be submitted. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Monday, May 2, 7pm. Monday, April 4, 6:30pm - The Library invites the public to join Rick & Celia Wilcox as they revisit their trip guiding experienced climbers in Nepal. Kanchenjunga is the 3rd highest peak in the world, and their presentation will take you there. Refreshments will be served. The program is free and open to the public. Tuesday, April 5, 4:30pm - The Library now offers a writers group for pen wielders of all genres. Bring original material to share for gentle feedback. Also bring some examples of your own original Haiku this month, too. Light refreshments served. All welcome. Wednesday, April 6, 4-5pm The Library invites school age children interested in writing to a playshop called Poetry in Your Pocket. Refreshments served. Thursday, April 7, 6:30pm - Food & Fiction New book group with a twist... potluck food. First Thursday of each month. Stop by the Library to pick up a copy of the book and to sign up for your contribution to the potluck. Call with questions. Monday, April 12, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic Night. Poets, acoustic musicians and storytellers of all ages can sign up for a 5 minute slot upon arrival. Listeners welcome. Refreshments served. Usually on the second Monday each month, 6:30-8:30pm. Thursday, April 21, 6pm - Independent Film Screening Every third Thursday of the month in the newly renovated Ham Community Room. Popcorn served. Monday, April 25, 6:30-8:30pm - 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 26, 10:30am - Spring Story Times: Buds & Bunnies Age-appropriate books, songs and action rhymes make up a program that parents and little ones enjoy together. Tuesdays are for 2 year-olds; Wednesdays for babies under 2 years; Thursdays for 3 & 4 year-olds. Guests and older siblings are always welcome. No registration necessary. Free & open to all. The Library offers an outreach program to daycare facilities throughout the Town of Conway. Call to schedule the delivery of books, materials and/or live story times. These services are free. 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, March 30, 7pm - Your Hit Parade: Twenty-five Years Presenting America's Top Popular Songs Your Hit Parade aired on radio and then on television from 1935 to 1959, setting the standard for American popular music. Calvin Knickerbocker will outline the show's history as a "tastemaker" featuring songs inspired by the Great Depression and on through the advent of rock and roll. He'll explore the show's relationship with sponsor American Tobacco and Lucky Strike cigarettes and share stories about the artists the show helped launch and promote, from Frank Sinatra to Elvis. Knickerbocker will treat audiences to excerpts from the songs and musicians that Your Hit Parade showcased. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Amy Carter, 323-8510 Tuesday, April 26, 6pm - Tuesday Night Films: Pop & Me Father and son embark on a journey around the world. On-the-road footage is interspersed with their home movies from the '70s, making this a heartfelt exploration of the bonds fathers and sons share. Shown on the last Tuesday of each month. 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 The Career Development database called Career Cruising, (www.careercruising.com), is a comprehensive career guide designed for individual, self-directed use for people from 6th grade to adulthood. Please contact the Library to get the password required for online access. Pottery & Crafts at The Artery The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio in Timberland Plaza Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-4pm 1675 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 356-7725 or (602) 452-8257 (cell) www.arteryinc.com Ceramic and cooking parties available for birthdays, etc. Wednesday, March 30, 5-7pm - Spring Flingery! Children will enjoy muffin pizza, juice and creating tissue paper flower bouquets. Of course, there will be karaoke going and some stories. Reservations required; there was standing room only at the last two events. Tuesdays - Two studio fees for the price of one
Tin Mountain Conservation CenterMonday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991 www.tinmountain.org Thursday, March 31, 7pm - Photographic Safari to Kenya Photographers Ed & Kathy Bergeron share their exquisite photos of their wildlife adventure to Kenya's Samburu National Park, home to zebra, cheetah and leopards, Lake Nakuru where thousands of flamingos flock, and the Maasi Mara Game Reserve where lions and wildebeest abound. Thursday, April 7, 7pm - Eastern Wolf Population Wolves were extirpated from the northeast more than 100 years ago. Is it possible the animals could reestablish themselves? Michael Amaral, US Fish & Wildlife Service, provides a natural history background of gray wolves, their current status, and habitat requirements. Saturday, April 9, 9am - Ducks and Doughnuts The streams and ponds are opening up and ducks are returning. Explore the Old Course of the Saco River in search of wood ducks, hooded mergansers, common golden eyes, and other early migrants. Bring binoculars and we'll bring the doughnuts. Meet at Sherman Farm parking lot. Saturday, April 9, 5:30-7:30pm - 2nd Annual Opening of Art Celebrates Place Upper Saco Valley Land Trust presents a show of paintings, prints and mosaics by local artists, inspired by USVLT conservation easements from Jackson to Freedom. Entertainment begins at 6pm - Robert Frost read by Tom Earle, Storytelling by Matt Krug, Songs and Poems by the Potluck Singers. Call USVLT at (603) 356-9683 for more information. Exhibiting through May 9. Tuesday, April 12, 10am - Monthly Morning Coffee Break Volunteers are invited to come to Tin Mountain on the second Tuesday of every month, to enjoy a cup of coffee and learn about current volunteer opportunities. Thursdays, through April 14, 10am-12noon - Homeschool Program: Stones, Stars and the Immensity of Time TMCC offers a spring session of educational programming for home school students throughout the Mount Washington Valley. Participants should expect to spend most of the course outside learning and exploring, and are encouraged to attend all six sessions. Geared towards children age seven to eleven. Thursday, April 14, 12noon-1pm - EcoForum: TMCC Brook Trout Project with Dick Fortin EcoForums, presented on the second Thursday of each month, are free and open to the public. Saturday, April 16, 7:30pm - Contra Dance Music by Redwing (Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding). Third Saturday of every month. Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - Nature Nuts Children and their parents/grandparents can join TMCC 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 Public Library Programs & Events Tuesday 11am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-2pm; Thursday 11am-8pm; Friday 9am-1pm; Saturday 10am-1pm New location next to Jackson Town Offices, Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-9731 www.facebook.com/JacksonLibraryNH Volunteers Wanted: Volunteers are needed to work at the desk, count people who come in, answer the phone and check out materials, as well as to help with putting books away, keeping the shelves neat and in order, help with book sales, etc. Anyone over 13 who would like to volunteer can see Susan and get a volunteer application to fill out. Thursday, March 31, 6-8pm - Knit Night Bring your knitting and pull up a comfy seat, get some tea or coffee and enjoy the company and expertise of other local knitters. Last Thursday of every month. Thursdays, 11am - Story Times Parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring in their babies and preschoolers for a fun and interactive adventure in stories, songs, finger plays and simple crafts. 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. NH Downloadable Audiobooks & Talking Book programs available. Free internet & wireless access. 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, March 31, 6 pm - "Settlers of Catan" Game Adults, teens & kids 10 and up are invited to come learn and play this internationally-popular board game which is easy to learn but rewards complex strategic planning. Fridays, through April 15, 10:30-11:30am - New Moms Connect Social time for moms, babies and toddlers in the children's room. Call for more information. Fridays, 11am - Story Time Stories, rhymes and an easy craft for preschoolers.
Mt. Washington Valley Arts AssociationMonday-Friday, 9am-3pm and Saturday, 10am-2pm MWV Visual Arts Center 16 Norcross Place, North Conway Village (207) 935-4079 or (603) 356-0764 or 356-2787 www.mwvarts.org Visit the website for a complete listing of classes and events, as well as registration forms & scholarship applications. Registration accepted up to one week prior to the class start date. Call for Artists - Art in the Park 2011: White Mountain Artists, Yesterday and Today MWVAA is issuing a call for artists and vendors to participate in an expanded Art in the Park, to be held Saturday, July 23 in Schouler Park in North Conway. This exciting event will pay homage to the rich artistic heritage of the White Mountains while exhibiting the excellence of today's local and regional artists and craftsmen. An added attraction will be the exhibition and sale of paintings from private collections of yesterday's White Mountain art dating as far back as the 1850s. This is a fine arts and crafts show open to juried artists and craftsmen working in a variety of mediums and styles including fine art, photography, glass, ceramics, sculpture and fine crafts. All artists, craftsmen, historic art vendors and food vendors must submit a paid application to reserve a spot; the nonrefundable deposit must be paid before April 1. New artists who wish to be juried to be exhibiting members of the MWVAA can apply online or at the office. The next jury session is May 16, with an application deadline of May 12. The MWVAA is always looking for new artists and fine crafts people to join their roster of juried, exhibiting artists. Friday, April 1, 5:30-7:30pm - First Friday Artist of the Month Reception Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to the public. The public is invited to meet the artist. First Friday of each month (usually). Alternating months will feature individual artists and group exhibits spotlighting a particular medium or theme. Thursdays, April 7-May 12, 6-8pm - Life Studio In this group session facilitated by Carl Owen, experienced artists will be given the opportunity create works in the medium of their choice with a live model for each session. The experienced models will hold longer poses (1/2-1 hour) to give professional artists enough time to paint or draw. Mondays, April 11 & 25, 6-8pm - Drawing Sessions with Carl Owen There will be a variety of subjects to work on your drawing and observation skills, including models on some nights. All are welcome. Second and fourth Mondays of the month (except holidays). Saturday, April 16, 10am-3pm (with break for lunch) - Felted Spring Animals with Diane Johnson Students will learn how to needle felt and use that skill to create realistic spring animals including bunnies, chicks & ducks using colored wools and felting tools. Each student will go home with finished animals (just in time for Easter Baskets) and supplies to continue needle felting. Ages 12+ and adults Wednesdays, through April 20, 6pm - Introduction to Oil Painting with Carl Owen Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of oil painting while continuing students learn new techniques. All will complete a painting by the end of the class. Tuesdays, April 26-May 31, 1-3pm - A Crash Course in Drawing the Portrait by Carol Phenix Broaden your range of skills to include a pursuit which is both enjoyable and professionally useful. We will do short fun exercises using each other as models, work from cast heads, and complete a final portrait using a photo reference of the students' choosing. Students should have basic drawing skills. Tuesdays, through May 3, 10am - Painting with Wool: Rug Hooking by Linda Spear You will learn how to hook an original design from start to finish, using traditional hooking techniques. This class beginning is for beginner and intermediate hookers. 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. Workshops for Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations
Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council - Tech Village 53 Technology Lane, Suite 100, Conway (603) 447-8900 www.thetechvillage.com Friday, April 1, 9:45am12:30pm - Making the Ask: The Art of Fearless Fundraising Many nonprofit board members, even executive directors, may be willing to do anything other than to ask others for money. This interactive workshop will demystify this essential role for professional staff, board members and volunteers, focusing on the bedrock importance of becoming adept at "listening the gift." Friday, April 1, 1-3:30pm - Major Gifts: Your Ticket to Sustainability Having a successful Major Gifts Program may be the single most important ingredient in weathering economic storms. Any size organization can develop a strong program with the commitment of the executive director, development staff and board members to appropriate best practices. This session focuses on the essential elements of putting in place and growing a successful major gifts program, the roles of staff and board members, and provide guidance on avoiding common pitfalls. Check in is 15 minutes before start time. Attending both workshops? Bring a bag lunch; fruit and beverages will be provided. To register, go to www.confr.org to register online or download a registration form and mail to: CONFR, PO Box 3514, Concord, NH 03302 or call (603) 724-6741. Programs & Events at North Conway Public Library Monday/Tuesday/Friday, 12noon-5pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 12noon-6pm 2719 Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961 www.facebook.com/NorthConwayLibrary Volunteers are needed for shelving books, processing new books, reading and organizing the shelves, assisting with circulation desk duties, and for helping with the scheduling of the patron computers. Friday, April 1, 10:30am - TGIF Book Group discusses Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World by Tracy Kidder. Meets the first Friday of each month (usually) and discusses both novels and popular nonfiction books. Everyone is welcome, whether they are a patron of the Library or not, whether they have read the book or not. Copies of the book to be discussed are available at the Library; call to reserve. The group goes on hiatus from July to September. Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks are available at the Library. In addition, Kill A Watt energy detectors can be checked out. 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 Friday, April 1 - Del McCoury Band For 50 years, Del's music has defined authenticity for hard core bluegrass fans. They're amazing pickers, singers, and the tradition of their song writing and song interpretation set them apart from the rest. Saturday, April 2 - Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas This master Scottish fiddler and his beautiful cellist sidekick present a toe tapping night of fiddle music and Scottish story telling. Thursday, April 7 - Tom Rush This folk icon's shows, with his distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice, are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. Friday, April 8 - Claire Lynch Band Bluegrass singer songwriter and picker... Claire is a powerhouse of energy and at the same time can have a sorrowful sweetness in her voice that will melt any kind of heart. Saturday, April 9 - John Hammond He is a Grammy-winning folk/country/bluesman, guitar player, producer, performer, side man, songwriter. Saturday, April 16 - Waltzing's for Dreamers New Music for FREE Series: Kerri Powers Her voice has been compared to Patsy Cline and a host of other "Back in the Day" big voiced country singers, but her song lyrics are razor sharp and more often compared to Lucinda Williams and John Hiatt. Tuesday, April 26 - John Popper & The Duskray Troubadours Blues Traveler front man and harpist, John Popper, emerges with a liberating, scrappy, roots-rock alter ego of Blues Traveler. Thursday, April 28 - Shawn Mullins Grammy nominated folk rocker Shawn Mullins blasted to fame in the late nineties with his hit "Lullaby" but this singer-songwriter also specializes in instrumental rock and adult alternative music. 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 Volunteers are needed to make cookies for the Thursday and Friday youth programs. To volunteer, sign up at the Library, call the library, or email Elizabeth at freedomlibrary@roadrunner.com. June McLeavey, Art Teacher at Bartlett Elementary School, is the Featured Artist for March and April. Friday, April 1, 5pm - Pizza & Movie: Tangled (PG) A new take on the Rapunzel fairy tale. Pizza from Freedom Market will be available for a fee. January-April, 4pm - Freedom Flicks Film Series Sunday, April 10 - Still Walking Sunday, April 17 - The Secret in Their Eyes Two films each month for adults. Free admission and popcorn. 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 craft. Wednesdays, 10am - Writing Workshop Students going into 5th grade and older are invited to attend. Come to one or all - drop-ins welcome. Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm - Teen Night Each week a craft or activity (and the Wii will always be available) followed by pizza (fee) and a movie. Check the website for full schedule of movies. 7th grade or older. Fridays, 4:30pm - Adult Knitting Group Instructor Sally Florio will be on hand for anyone who needs help with their knitting. Library has family passes available to lend to the following area attractions: The Wright Museum of WWII History, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. Call to reserve.
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events100 Acre Wood Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs to the parking area 41 Observatory Way, 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. Those who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events can call or email carrie@believeinbooks.org. Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. Enjoy 8K of running, walking & biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood. Exhibiting through April 9 - Inside Terrorism: X-Ray Project A photography exhibit which uses actual X-rays and CT-scans from the two largest hospitals in Jerusalem to explore the most important social issue of our time: the effects of terrorism on a civilian population. Saturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3 - Final weekend to visit the Sugar Shack for this year's maple season. Saturday, April 2, 6pm - Inside Terrorism: X-Ray Project Featuring a video lecture by Diane Covert, the creator of the project. www.x-rayproject.org Saturday, April 9, 7pm - Closing Gala for Inside Terrorism: X-Ray Project Wednesday-Friday, April 13-15, 10am and Saturday, April 16, 9am - Earth Day Event Featuring a StoryWalk through the Wood, reading of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax inside the Theater in the Wood with a visit from the Lorax himself, followed by a brief discussion with an environmental specialist. www.believeinbooks.org/Lorax.html Saturdays, April 16-May 14, 9am - Character Breakfast Series Bring a gently used book and swap it for another. Program donations welcome. 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 Saturday, April 2, 1pm - National Theatre of London Broadcast: Frankenstein Based on Mary Shelley's gothic novel, scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale. This show contains themes of an adult nature; attendance is recommended only for those over 15 years old. Saturday, April 2, 7:30pm - Kate Redgate An engaging blend of folk/alt-country and Americana, with hints of the blues, Kate combines the story-telling ability of a singer/songwriter with a performance style that can carry a full on rock and roll show. Nothing Tragic is Kate's first fully produced recording, moves effortlessly from full-on Southern rock to country ballad, with a style that is a little edgier than the average New England coffeehouse act. Monday, April 4, 7pm - Fryeburg Academy Lecture Series: David Rohde and Kristin Mulvihill New York Times journalist (and FA Alumni) David Rohde and his wife Kristen Mulvihill share their new book, A Rope and a Prayer, recounting the details of David's kidnapping by the Taliban and Kristen's trials to help bring him home. A minimal donation is required, with proceeds going to an international water project undertaken by Fryeburg Academy student service clubs. Saturday, April 9, 1pm - The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD presents Le Comte Ory Rossini's final comic opera, rarely heard, in which a love-struck count resorts to trickery to seduce a lonely countess. Thursday, April 14, 7:30pm - John Jorgenson Quintet Jorgenson has also recorded or toured with many artists, including Elton John, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Hank Williams Jr., Barbra Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, Roy Orbison and Bonnie Raitt. More recently he has championed the re-emergence of Gypsy jazz, with his quintet: Doug Martin (rhythm guitar), Jason Anick (violin), Simon Planting (bass), Rick Reed (percussion) and Jorgenson (lead guitar). Cash Bash Sunday, April 3, 6pm Eagle Mountain House Carriage House Carter Notch Road, Jackson www.jacksonnh.com/event/374/Cash-Bash Attend Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce's 'Cash Bash' event, where your $100 ticket provides you with entertainment, appetizers, salad bar and dessert. There will be a cash bar available. Throughout the night you will have the opportunity to win prizes, play games, bid on Silent Auction items and the chance to walk away with $10,000 in cash. For further information about the event contact the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce on (603) 383-9356.
Remick Museum hosts Workshops, April Vacation Family Activities and ExhibitsRemick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Captain Enoch Remick House 26 Great Hill Road & 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117 www.remickmuseum.org Open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays; guided tour at 2:30pm. On Exhibit through April - Art of Homesteading Illustrates the history of homesteading, including tools, craftspeople and traditions that helped to build the country and that have given Americans the freedoms enjoyed today. No admission charge. Monday, April 4, 1-3pm and Wednesday, April 6, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm - Genealogy Workshops Participants learn how to use popular research tools such as genealogy books & software, town vital records and the internet. Instruction in using the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. Class size limited to 6. An initial registration fee provides a starter packet with forms and charts. First Monday & Wednesday each month Monday-Friday, April 18-22 and April 25-29 - April Vacation Family Activities The adult and children's activity is included in admission price. No reservations are required. Lunch is available for an additional fee. Monday, April 18, 12:30-1:30pm - Children can enjoy a hands-on craft, where they will make Woodland Fairies of felt and floral materials. Held simultaneously during the children's craft, adults can join the Stretch That Dollar with Pam Van Auken, Finance Manager and Erica Boynton, Events Coordinator. Learn tips and tricks to save money in today's economy and discover ways to reuse items, find coupons and simplify your lifestyle. Tuesday, April 19, 12:30-1:30pm - Children can enjoy a special meet and greet with some of our favorite friends, the farm animals. Held simultaneously during the children's activity, adults can join the Friendship Bread and Sourdough Starter Demonstration by Karen Sulewski. Wednesday, April 20, 11am-12noon - Pink Slime, Green Fuzz & Other Aluminum Can Surprises with Ann Hamilton of the UNH Cooperative Extension. 12:30-1:30pm - Children learn about traditional toys and games and of course they will play, play, play. Thursday, April 21, 12:30-1:30pm - Children and adults can participate together in a hands-on Sewing Basics how-to with Executive Director, Karen Sulewski. Learn how to mend, sew a button and more. Friday, April 22, 12:30-1:30pm - Happy Earth Day! Children will learn how to make their very own seed planters out of recycled items. During the children's activity, adults are welcome to attend Composting Basics with the Remick Farm Crew. View our composting bin, learn about how to do it at your own home and ask questions. Monday, April 25, 12:30-1:30pm - Children will have fun churning and tasting real butter. Held simultaneously during the children's activity, adults are welcome to attend How to Build a Compost Bin and Raised Bed with the Remick Farm Crew. Tuesday, April 26, 12:30-1:30pm - Calling all junior chefs... Have you ever cooked on a hearth? We'll cook some traditional recipes and even get to taste these yummy treats. While the kids are cooking, the adults are welcome to join Russ Norton an Agricultural Educator from UNH Cooperative Extension as he discusses Heirloom Plants. Tour the Remick's own greenhouse and learn more about the benefits of growing heirloom varieties. Wednesday, April 27, 12:30-1:30pm - Children will make mosaic vases out of felt and adults can join the Green Cleaning discussion held simultaneously with Erica Boynton and Karen Sulewski. Learn how to make natural alternatives to chemical cleaners just in time for spring cleaning. Discuss economical solutions for creating a healthier, practical environment in your home. Thursday, April 28, 12:30-1:30pm - Children will be amazed at the tools you once used to build a homestead. We'll take a hands-on approach and learn how to use these historic wood working tools from the collection. Adults can join the Remick Farm crew for a Backyard Poultry Basics discussion that will be held simultaneously. Tour our chicken coop and learn how to start your own flock, including care, shelter, food and common breads. Friday, April 29, 12:30-1:30pm - Candles were essential in the homestead. During this activity, children will learn how to make them and a little history and will get to take their candles home. Adults are welcome to join Karen Downing during the children's activity for Garden Planting Tips and Greenhouse Tour.
Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert SeriesTamworth Village (603) 323-8104 www.artstamworth.org Visit ACT!'s website for more information, including ticket purchase, on all of the performances. Friday, April 8 - Jazz Concerts: Frank Vignola Trio The irrepressible guitarist Frank Vignola, with bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and guitarist Vinny Raniolo, will offer a mini-concert and Q&A at the K. A. Brett School in Tamworth at 2pm. Free to the public and ideal for music students, jazz aficionados and all other interested parties, this is a chance to meet and interact with three brilliant, entertaining, funny, accomplished musicians. At 7:30pm, at The Brass Heart Inn in Chocorua, the trio will play a full concert of jazz standards and more.
Write Now! ConferenceSaturday, April 9, 8:30am-1:30pm Kennett High School 409 Eagles Way (off Route 302), North Conway (Redstone) www.aannh.org The conference features nationally-known author and writing consultant Lester Laminack, who is working with schools throughout the United States and is also the author of five children's books. The conference is free to SAU9 educators, parents and community members. Watch the Arts Alliance website for updates and registration information, or call 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org to be put on the conference e-list.
Mountain Top Music Center Performances, Classes & LessonsMonday-Friday, 9am-5pm 111 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737 www.mountaintopmusic.org Mountain Top Music is scheduling students for music lessons and classes; enrollment is underway now. Private lessons available. Classes held at MTMC unless otherwise noted. Some instruments available for rental. Please call for more information or to register. Check website for details and full schedule. Saturday, April 9, 7:30pm - IMAI/MTMC Home Concert Featuring IMAI musicians: Marcio Candido, violin; Elizabeth Codd, violin; Kazuko Matsusaka, viola; and Lynn Nowells, cello. Call for tickets and location at a private home in Jackson. Wednesday, April 13, 5:30-6:30pm - Topics in Music Listening: Intro to the Classical Era This course, taught by various faculty members, provides knowledge and experiences that lead participants to a deeper level of music listening and appreciation. Topics will include style, form, historical periods and instrumental techniques. In-class listening, live demonstrations, and discussion will allow students to learn in an engaging and friendly setting. Ages: High School and Adult Friday & Saturday, April 15 & 16, 5pm - "24 Hours at MTMC" Scholarship Fundraiser MTMC students and faculty join notable community musicians for a 24-hour performance to raise scholarship funds for MTMC. Mondays, through June 13, 10-10:45am - Pre-School Music Children from age 3 to 5 use familiar folk songs to learn principles of rhythm and pitch. Children sing, dance and play rhythm instruments. Children learn patterns necessary for further music study. Pre-reading skills are incorporated in drawing and coloring activities. Mondays, through June 13, 11-11:45am - Kid's Drums and Songs (Ages: 5-8) Mondays, through June 13, 3:30-4:45 pm - After School Jazz Mondays, through June 13, 4-4:45pm - Group Guitar (Ages: 6-9) Mondays, through June 13, 4:45-5:30pm - Keyboard Kids (Ages: 5-7) Mondays, through June 13, 7-8pm - Beginning Orchestra (Adults) Players of stringed instruments and winds learn to play in a small orchestra setting, with coaching and direction. Repertoire is selected with the players' experience level in mind. Mondays, through June 13, 7-9pm - Chamber Ensemble (Ages: High School & Adult) Students hone their skills playing in a chamber ensemble, with regular coaching. Tuesdays, through June 7, 10-11:30am - Tuesday Morning Blues (High School & Adult) Tuesdays, through June 7, 4:14-5pm - Strings After School (Ages: 7-10) Students have the opportunity to try cello, violin and viola, then choose one instrument to study. Singing and movement are used regularly to relate to instrument playing. Instruments are provided. Tuesdays, through June 7, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers Workshop (High School & Adult) Wednesdays, through June 8, 4-4:45pm - Group Ukulele Wednesdays, through June 8, 4:45-5:30pm - Beginning Harmonica (Ages: 10 and up) Wednesdays, through June 8, 5:30-6:15pm - Folk Band for Beginners (Ages: 9 and up) Wednesdays, through June 8, 6:30-7:45pm - Community String Band (Ages: 9 and up) Learn to play traditional New England, Appalachian and Celtic music. Repertoire includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, hoedowns, rags, marches and waltzes. Explore the roles of different instruments in a string band and how to create harmonies, accompaniments and arrangements. Tunes are taught by ear; however written music can be provided. Students may drop-in any time to join. Wednesdays, through June 8, 7-9pm - Community Orchestra (Adults) The ensemble performs throughout the Mount Washington Valley. Free; meets at Kennett Middle School. Thursdays, through June 9, 9:30-10am - Music for Babies Free introductory class for birth-18 months. Babies play interactive games involving familiar songs, rhymes and rhythm. Activities are designed to stimulate babies' cognitive development. Thursdays, through June 9, 10:15-11am - Music for Toddlers Children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers dance, play rhythm instruments, sing and play games using familiar songs. This class stimulates musical and cognitive development. Thursdays, through June 9, 4-5pm - Young People's Jam Band (Ages: 8 and up) Thursdays, through June 9, 5-6:30pm - Youth Orchestra (Ages: 8-14) Designed to bring young people together to enjoy music-making. Students with at least one year's experience on their instrument are eligible. Thursdays, through June 9, 7-8pm - Jam Band (Ages: High School and Adult) North Conway Music Shop Workshops & Events
Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm and Saturdays, 10am-4pm Route 16 (just north of village), North Conway (603) 356-3562 www.northconwaymusic.com World Is Never Quiet - A blog featuring writing on music, much of which is specific to the Mount Washington Valley. http://northconwaymusicblog.blogspot.com/ YouTube Video Contest - Submit a video of yourself using a piece of gear that you purchased from the Music Shop. It could be a saxophone, a guitar pedal, a piece of sheet music, a particularly awesome pick or just about anything else. Each month, the submitted video with the greatest number of views will win a North Conway Music gift card, and will be featured on the home page of our website. Contest runs monthly. Submit your entry to brian@northconwaymusic.com or visit the website. Workshops, jam sessions, master classes and more. We need your ideas and requests. Call or email and tell us what interests you. Want to play? Want to learn? Want to teach? A variety of workshops, clinics, seminars and performances are offered. Free to the public - everyone invited. Those interested in leading or attending a workshop are encouraged to call or email Brian Charles at service@northconwaymusic.com. Saturday, April 9, 4pm - Stevie Ray Vaughan Workshop Learn some fun licks and some deep blues techniques at this free clinic, and listen while regional teacher and player Mike Stockbridge lays down some exciting sounds.
Denmark Arts Center EventsCall for hours (to view exhibits) 50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village, ME (207) 452-2412 www.denmarkarts.org Saturday, April 9, 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. White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Exhibits and Events
Monday-Saturday, 7am-4pm and Sunday, 8am-3pm Jackson Falls Marketplace (next to the post office) Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-6511 www.whitemountaincafe.com Sunday, April 10, 2pm - "Nothing worth having comes quickly... any mountain trekker knows that." Come hear examples of this philosophy in the writings of the Appalachia Journal from the editor, Chris Woodside. Bartlett Historical Society Programs & Museum Saturdays, 12noon-2pm (or by appointment) Route 16, Glen (603) 383-4110 www.bartletthistory.org Bartlett Historical Society, just north of Heritage-NH in Glen, presents an evolving historical display relating to the villages of Bartlett: Glen, Lower Bartlett and Bartlett Village. Village Voices - The Society is looking for volunteers to tell their stories of the past. Please contact Norman Head via email or phone. Tuesday, April 12, 7pm - Power point presentation and talk by Paul Soares, the present owner of the Kearsarge Peg Mill. Paul will be speaking on the history of the Peg Mill and his vision for its future. A featured guest at the program will be Tom & Ellen Simmonds; Tom's grandfather, Jacob Rice Foster, was the owner of the Peg Mill when it was sold to the Davidson family. Held at the Red Fox; optional dinner will be at 6pm. 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, April 12, 7pm - Friends of the Bartlett Library Book Club Books available at the Library and one does not have to be a resident of Bartlett to borrow. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome. Second Tuesday of each month. Suggestions are welcome; please pass them along. Contact: Jackie Hamblet, (603) 383-6775. The NH Downloadable Book Program, an internet-based library, 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 M&D Productions presents Five Women Wearing the Same Dress Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30, 7pm Your Theatre 1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 662-7591 www.yourtheatre.com Eavesdrop on five bridesmaids who are going through "wedding hell," outlandish hairdos and ugly identical dresses, as they dish the dirt in an upstairs bedroom during a grand, Southern-style wedding reception. All show dates in our 2011 season are tentative and pending rights approval; please call the box office to verify actual show dates and times. Jackson Women's Sewing Club Scholarship Deadline
Thursday, April 14 (deadline) www.jacksonvillage.net/Public_Documents/JacksonNH_Activities/sewing The Jackson Women's Sewing Club announces that they have increased their Lewis and Priscilla Bissell Memorial Scholarship to $1000. The scholarship is given annually to a high school senior planning to continue his or her education in college, nursing or other technical school. The club, started in 1917, has a long history of helping the community and has been giving scholarships since 1962. The application deadline is April 14; applications are available from Jennifer Murphy, Kennett Guidance Department; or Michael Costa, Fryeburg Academy Guidance Department. All other eligible students should contact Joan Davies at (603) 383-8051 or Helene Matesky, 383-9271. The Club usually meets the first Wednesday of each month (except June-August) at 10am at the Jackson Community Church parish hall... sometimes meetings are held in members homes. For more information about the Jackson Women's Sewing Club, go to the website or call Joan Davies or Helene Matesky.
Register for Jeanne Limmer Dance Classes and PerformancesJeanne Limmer Dance Center & The Branch at Eastern Slope Inn Plaza Reporter Court Street (off Main Street), North Conway Village (603) 356-3422 For more information, contact danceit@data-web.net AIE Studio workshops and classes for all ages and levels, pre-schoolers through adults - modern, movement exploration, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz and hip hop. Thursday, April 21, 6:30-7:45pm - DanzaRâ Dance & Drawing Dancers & artists are invited to get together to enjoy an evening of collaboration! Artist Carl Owen will offer drawing tips and DanzaRâ dancer Lisa Holcomb will lead dancers through revitalizing dances that artists can draw from. Natural imagery and eclectic rhythms will inspire all, and from time to time dancers will be asked to freeze, sculpture like, for 1-5 minutes, giving the artists options to capture. This is an opportunity for both to connect and possibly have portraits created as a result of this evening's work. A 15-minute meet and slide show will be given to start the evening. Second Thursday each month. Register Now for Italian Art Workshops
Saturday-Monday, May 7-9, May 14-16, or May 21-23, 9am-5pm The Bernerhof Inn US Route 302, Glen (603) 383-4200 www.ninoscimeca.it/workshop.html Nino Scimeca has arrived in the United States from Italy and has agreed to offer a rare opportunity to study under his direct tutelage during these limited workshops. Internationally known, he has been compared to Salvador Dali by many, and his ability to teach is exceptional. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity, to study under one of the greatest fine art painters of our time. A list of supplies needed will be emailed. Contact: Melissa Leonard Reserve now for Artist's Spring Get-Away Weekend Thursday-Sunday, May 12-15 Bartlett Inn Route 302, Bartlett (800) 292-2353 www.bartlettinn.com Come paint on location in the White Mountains with other artists. Thursday, paint your way up to the Bartlett Inn and gather at the fireplace to chat. After breakfast at the Inn on Friday, head out to paint. Byron Carr will do a painting demo for those interested. Saturday is a paint day, followed by pizza and reviewing the paintings. Sunday is breakfast and paint your way home. All skill levels are welcome. Contact the Bartlett Inn to reserve your space. This is not a workshop; the only cost is lodging.
Jackson Historical Society Programs, Museum, Art GallerySaturdays, 1-4pm Jackson Historical Society White Mt Art Gallery & Museum Route 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. River Arts Gallery in the Jackson Historical Society, a cooperative featuring Jackson artists, is exhibiting work for sale. For more information about River Arts Gallery, please visit www.riverartsgallery.com or email riverartsjackson@gmail.com or call Kathy at (727) 572-0200.
Madison Historical Society ProgramsBy appointment Madison Corner (intersection of Route 113 & East Madison Rd) Madison (603) 367-9289 or (603) 367-8684 www.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.
Conway Historical Society MuseumBy 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 open to the public.
Dana Clemons White Mountain Photo GalleryThursday-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. Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum Activities & Events
Wednesday, 10am-1pm; Thursday-Saturday, 10:30am-4:45pm; Sunday, 9am-1pm (subject to change) 2936 White Mt Highway, North Conway (603) 356-2992 www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org This interactive children's museum has an extensive number of permanent exhibits and hours of fun for children 0-8 yrs. The museum has a new exhibition: The Tree of History will be the focus of fantastic happenings. The new Let's Pretend Drama Center lets children dress up in costumes and pretend. Leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge. Remember to visit the Little Green Closet Thrift Store - donations of beautiful children's clothing accepted. Bartlett Recreation Classes, Programs & Events Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Josiah Bartlett Elementary School Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-1952 www.bartlettnh.org Anyone interested in offering a course for the next session can call Annette Libby, Director, Bartlett Recreation Department. Monday-Friday, 3:15-5pm - Kid's Kaleidoscope An after-school program, including crafts & cooking, for grades K-4 Wildcat Tavern Live Entertainment, Hoot Night & Open Mic Tuesdays, 8pm-12midnight Main Street, Jackson Village www.wildcattavern.com/music.php Hoot Night at the Wildcat is the longest, continuously running open mike night in the Valley. The fun starts as host Jonathan Sarty leads the Hoot Night Band. Guitar picker extraordinaire Tom Perkins usually plays the early set. Round 9ish the crowd is rolling in along with a wide range of musicians (don't worry about being good enough... everyone is welcome). Live musicians playing on Saturdays include Nancy Ray and The White Mountain Boys. Check out the website with the calendar of events for further information and dates. The Farmers Table - Community Lunch, Community Art Thursdays, 12noon The Community School Route 25E to Route 113 to 1164 Bunker Hill Road, South Tamworth (603) 323-7000 www.reyfoundation.org/?p=1861 The Rey Foundation and The Community School serve hot lunches at The Community School, available to community members on a voluntary donation basis. One of the target groups for these lunches is young mothers and children. In order to provide an additional appeal to this group, the Rey Foundation offers Chalk Talk drawing and storytelling sessions during and after lunch, from 12:30-1:30pm. The Farmer's Table uses the Community School's licensed kitchen and the bounty from its certified organic farm and many local farmers to benefit those in the Bearcamp Valley looking to supplement their weekly food budget with a healthy, balanced meal. In addition, the project will eventually provide classes on cooking and preserving home-grown food, practices which are becoming lost in modern culture. An email or phone call is appreciated so that enough food can be made for all. Chocorua Public Library Events & Programs Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays & Thursdays, 1-7pm 25 Deer Hill Road (Routes 16 & 113), Chocorua (603) 323-8610 www.chocorualibrary.org Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Adult Read-Alouds The librarians, Marion Posner and Peggy Johnson, both seasoned performers, share the weekly hour, featuring long and short reads with their signature styles. The Library will bring stories and suggestions for activities to anyone's childcare setting, whether it is at a home or a larger site. The library can also deliver books; call for delivery. This outreach program is for both seniors and childcare providers, as well as anyone who is not able to come in to the Library. The Library is looking for volunteers to help with outreach, inventory and other projects. MWV Stompers Square Dance Club Mondays, 7pm Conway Elementary School 160 Main Street, Conway 447-5863 or (207) 647-9464 mwvstompers.squaredanceme.us/ MWV Stompers square dance club meets every Monday with expert caller and instructor, Darrel Sprague. Admission; refreshments served. For more information, please call or email. Open Mic for Music, Poetry and Storytelling Wednesdays, 6:30pm Conway Cafe 32 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-6381 For more information, contact tdiegoli@ne.rr.com Open Mic followed by Open Jam. Electric and acoustic music, stories, poems, songs, great food and company, no alcohol (teens welcome). Argentine Tango Dance Classes & Spanish Language Lessons Sundays, 1pm & 2pm (beginners) Christmas Farm Inn & Spa's Carriage House Route 16B, Jackson For more information, contact rdeveli@roadrunner.com All are welcome, even those who have never danced the Tango before. Please reply ASAP if interested. Wear well-supported shoes. Isabel gives Spanish lessons, just prior to the Tango class, at the MET coffee shop in North Conway on Sundays. The first class, (beginners) runs from 10:30-11:30am; the second (beginners with some knowledge of the language) from 11:40am-12:40pm. Classes are ongoing and new people can join anytime. If interested, please email rdeveli@roadrunner.com. 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. |
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Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce Offerings
At the Littleton Opera House Welcome Center 2 Union Street, Littleton (603) 444-6561 www.littletonareachamber.com White Mountain National Forest Passes now available at the Welcome Center: Seven-day, Annual and Two-car Family. Wednesday, March 30, 5-7pm - Business After Hours Stop by Granite State College at 39 Main Street to see GSCs new space and meet College President Dr. Todd Leach, networking, and refreshments from Miller's Café and Bakery. Interested in taking courses? Talk with a GSC Advisor on site. Friday, April 29, 4-8pm and Saturday, April 30, 9am-6pm - Sign Up for Trade Expo and Home Show Under the tent and outdoor displays showcase a wide variety of services, solutions and ideas for local families and homeowners. A family-friendly activity, with special events that include: Kids Korner Workshop, raffles, hourly giveaways, and more. A high visibility opportunity for sponsors and vendors alike; details on the website. Held at the Littleton Elks Lodge on Route 302.
League of NH Craftsmen Gallery & Studio
School ClassesLeague 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. Craftsmen Retail Gallery Online Store now open at www.nhcrafts.org/store/. Register now for classes; the schedule is available online, or email Littleton.studio.school@gmail.com. Unless noted otherwise, preregistration is required for all classes. The Studio School is an affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Thursdays, through March 31, 6-9pm - Jewelry Guided Open Session Jean Matray meets with students who work independently on projects, advising on issues including bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges and cold connections. Saturdays, April 2 & 16, 9am-12noon - Pinch Pots with Lore Caldwell Lore will teach this basic technique and lead students into what she calls a "moving meditation." This tactile awareness will enhance your pottery skills across the board by continually refining the ability to work by touch, rather than by sight alone. Sunday, April 3, 2-5pm - Tri-Weave Bracelet with Deb Fairchild Students will learn tri-weave beading while making a band of flowers to grace the wrist. Wednesdays, through April 6, 10am-12noon - Intermediate Drawing II with Ed Kadunc Saturday, April 9, 10am-3pm - Paste Paper with Kristine Lingle Learn a variety of surface decoration techniques using paste paint to create a collection of beautiful papers, then turn them into book covers, origami boxes and a document pouch. Saturday, April 9, 10am-5pm - Perfect Your Soldering for Jewelers with Joy Raskin This workshop will cover all the soldering basics, from butt joints to stick soldering, with hands-on experience to help gain confidence in soldering skills. Sunday, April 10, 10am-5pm - Small Scale Welding for the Jeweler with Joy Raskin Students will learn to use the little torch to weld thin steel, steel nails and steel wire into small sculpture steel jewelry and even steel wire vessels. Tuesdays, through April 12, 2-4:30pm - Hand-building with Maria Neal Work with slabs to create mugs and bowls; use underglazes, wax resist and glazes to create unique surfaces; and learn coiling and pinching techniques to create vases and other forms. Tuesdays, through April 12, 6-8:30pm - Drawing: Intro to Portraits with Ed Kadunc Tuesdays, through April 12, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, through April 13, 1-4pm - Throwing This class with Alison Dodd covers it all, from basic throwing skills to creating advanced forms and applying surface designs. Wednesdays, through April 13, 6-8pm - Handbuilding with Clay with Lilias Ide Bring your ideas to life with coiling, pinching and building slabs. Functional, decorative and sculptural objects can all be made by hand-building. Wednesdays, through April 13, 6-8:30pm - Drawing: Intro to Portraits with Ed Kadunc Students will learn to draw the human face, specifically how to capture the contour of the human face, its proportions, likeness, expression, etc. Fridays, through April 15, 3:30-5:30pm - Clay for Kids with Robyn Craxton Fridays, through April 15, 4:30-6pm - Beginning Drawing for Kids/Youth with Ed Kadunc This introductory class will explore observation and interpretation of subjects with respect to light and shadow, perspective, shape, negative space, inner-outer curves and more. Ages 8+ Fridays, through April 15, 6-8:30pm - Still Life in Oils with Ed Kadunc Learn how to view objects and interpret them with paint in regards to color combinations; perspective, light & shadow; contours; positive-negative space; proportions; likeness and more. Saturday, April 16, 9am-12noon - Garden Gathering Basket with Carol Pires This basket is designed with lower ends, perfect for gathering herbs and veggies in the garden. A braided handle sets off the details. Saturday and Sunday, April 16 & 17, 10am-5pm - Champleve with Pauline Warg This style of enameling introduces the use of enamels for color and design with more of a visible framework of silver for striking visual effect. Sundays, 1-4pm; Tuesdays & Fridays, 10am-1pm - Open Studio time is available for pottery students registered for pottery classes and individuals who have demonstrated experience working with clay. Wednesdays, 6:15-9pm - Metals/Jewelry Open Studio is available for students to work on class projects or for independent work. A monitor will be available to over-see the studio & to answer questions. Cooking Classes and Cheese Tasting at The
Co-op
Daily, 8am-8pm Littleton Food Co-op Corner of Cottage Street & Route 302, Littleton (603) 444-2800 www.littletoncoop.org Thursdays, March 31 & April 28, 5pm - Cheese and Wine Tasting Last Thursday of each month. Free and open to everyone. Tuesday, April 26, 4pm - Last Tuesday Discussion Group Discussions will be based on the Northwest Earth Institute's Menu for the Future and will include an exploration of food systems and their impacts on our culture, society, and ecology while encouraging participants to develop a greater awareness of how food connects us to place, other people, and the Earth. Reading material for each discussion will be available at the Service Desk. Last Tuesday of each month through April. 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.
The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events &
ClassesWednesday-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, exhibiting artists are working hard to expand class offerings. Anyone with a particular interest who would like to offer a class can contact the ARTS Gallery. Friday, April 1, 6-8pm - Artist Reception: Over 40 Years of Art Stephen Hall's exhibit of pen & ink, oil paintings and pencil drawings, plus "state of the art" digital photography and digital painting will be on display April 1-30. Stephen invites everyone to his reception; light refreshments will be served. Lupine Arts & Crafts Festival seeks Artists & Vendors Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council & The ARTS Gallery, in conjunction with the Franconia Area Chamber of Commerce seek vendors for the Lupine Festival Arts & Crafts Festival June 4 & 5. To be held at the Carolina Crapo grounds on Main Street in Sugar Hill, NH, the event promises a wide variety of fine artisan and craftsmen, local foods and entertainment. Spaces are available for artists of all mediums, jewelers, basket makers, photographers, etc. For more information, please contact Kathy at theartsgallery@hotmail.com or 838-6675. Live Music at Cannon
Fridays, 9pm Cannon Mountain View Tavern 729 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (800) 823-9577 www.cannonmtview.com/entertainment.html Bringing the best bands above Boston to the North Country April 1 - Waylon Speed
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events &
ProgramsMonday & 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. Saturday, April 2, 12noon-4pm - Scrabble Club (meets the first Saturday of the month) Mondays, April 4 & 18, 6-8pm - Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group Veteran and new writers invited. First and third Monday each month. Contact Bill & Sharon Biddle at (802) 633-2617 or Jenny & John MacKenzie at (802) 592-3138. First Wednesdays Lecture Series All programs are free, but seating is limited. Programs start at 7pm and are held at the Athenaeum, unless otherwise noted. April 6 - The Obama Administration and the Middle East Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign promised change both at home and abroad. Journalist and UVM lecturer Gordon Robison examines whether the Obama Administration's approach to one key area of the world - the Middle East - differs from its predecessor's. April 10-16 - Celebrate National Library Week During the entire week, we invite visitors and patrons to try their hand at creating punch lines for New Yorker cartoons and view our exhibit of cartoons from local and nationally recognized cartoonists. Each afternoon we will be showing cartoons, both old and new. Visit website for details. Tuesday, April 12, 3:30pm - Author Sarah Stewart Taylor speaks about her new graphic novel Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, illustrated by Ben Towle. Original illustrations by Towle will be on display. Saturday, April 16, 11am-1pm - James Kochalka, Vermont's first Cartoon Laureate Kochalka will lead a cartooning workshop for children grade 6 and up and adults. The workshop is limited to 25 participants and registration is required. Mondays, 11am - Story Time (all ages are welcome) Tuesdays, 3pm - Drop-in Knitting Club (supplies and snacks provided) Saturdays, 11am-3pm - Games Day Participants can bring their own games or use the Library's games. Lunch provided.
Programs & Events at The Rocks EstateOpen daily, year-round 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. Select Wednesdays, 7pm - Bretzfelder Park Programs These free programs are part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series. Saturday, April 2, 10am-4pm - The NH Maple Experience Maple syrup tours are back on tap this spring. Discover the history of maple sugaring, participating in the process of tapping trees and making syrup. Horse-drawn wagon rides through the scenic Rocks property and tasty treats have made these tours a favorite springtime tradition. Reservations recommended. KCP presents Little Anthony & The Imperials
Sunday, April 3, 7:30pm St. Johnsbury Academy - Fuller Hall St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2600 (tickets) www.kingdomcounty.org Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame music legends Little Anthony & The Imperials shot 17 hit tunes to the Top 40 charts. Very few 1960s pop groups still exist as anything close to their original formations. This enduring R&B group still boasts its amazing lead singer "Little Anthony" Gourdine, with his unmistakable falsetto voice, and the group's classic 1963 line-up remains mostly intact. One of the purest sounds to come out of the New York City doo-wop scene. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Catamount Arts box office. Wine Seminar and Decorator's Showdown at Sunset Hill House
231 Sunset Hill Road, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5522 or (800) 786-4455 www.sunsethillhouse.com Sunday, April 3, 3-5pm - Wine Seminar: Germany Last in the series of wine seminars, designed to take the mystery out of the world's wines. Learn how to read that label, all the fuss about vintages, and when a Burgundy isn't a Burgundy. Learn by doing, so be ready to taste wines and their food pairings. Friday-Sunday, April 8-10 - Decorator's Showdown Decorators are challenged to create the perfect country inn guest room between Friday night and Sunday morning. The Inn will provide a serviceable, but plain guest room and bathroom, an inn filled with items to scavenge, a small budget and some basic supplies (paint and paintbrushes, basic tools, etc). The decorating event will begin Friday at 3pm and terminate Sunday at noon. A panel of judges designated by the innkeepers will judge the rooms, with the winner announced Sunday at 6pm. The public is welcome to view the project throughout the weekend, advising the decorators, and voting for their favorite. The weekend will culminate in a decorators and public open house, hosted by the Inn on Sunday, and awards banquet that evening.
WREN Local Works & the Gallery at
WRENDaily, 10am-5pm 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods, the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network's mission is to inspire, create and connect through economic, educational, personal and community development. Register online or call for all classes and workshops. Volunteers needed to teach Wings Workshops - The Wings program offers free monthly workshops for girls ages 8-13 in art, crafts, health, creative writing and esteem building activities. Anyone who has a skill or talent and would like to mentor girls can contact kristine@wrencommunity.org. Tuesday, April 5, 5pm - Bethlehem Farmers Market Planning Meeting Be a part of the 2011 Local Works Market! Vendors, farmers, bakers musicians, volunteers... all interested parties are welcome to attend an informal informational meeting about the upcoming Bethlehem market season. New registration forms will be available at that time. Remember... any vendor who registers for the Bethlehem Farmers Market can participate in the Berlin Market as well. Registration incentive: Any member who registers for one of the markets by April 6 can attend the Bruce Baker Workshop Day in Berlin for only $10. Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm - Yoga in the Gallery Fun, strength, flexibility, community, laughter, health, balance, lightness, relaxation, peace, art... this is Wellness at Work Yoga. All levels are welcome. Join anytime; walk-ins welcome. Mats will be provided for the first class; wear close-fitting comfortable clothes. Call Katrine for fee schedule. (603) 823-7441.
Lisbon Main Street HappeningsLisbon Railroad Station and Museum 25 Central Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2200 www.lisbonmainstreet.org If you'd like a registration form for this year's Lisbon Farmers Market, call the LMS office. Something new this year: on a space-available basis, home-based businesses are invited to register for the Market. There will also be a cooperative table for friends or business partners who want to be in the Market but can't be there every week, or don't have enough product/produce on a consistent basis. Wednesday, April 6, 6pm - Lilac Committee Meeting "The Good Old Summertime" is the theme for this year's annual Lilac Festival. Lots of the popular events will be taking place over the weekend of May 27-29, including the parade, carnival, games, music and fireworks. Everyone welcome to join.
Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior
CenterMonday-Friday, 8am-4pm (closed when the weather is bad) 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050 www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp Check website for full listing of activities. Friday, April 8, 1pm - Abe & Mary Lincoln: the Long and the Short of It Distinctly different paths led Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd to Springfield, IL, where they met, married and began a family. The years that followed their move to the White House were filled with personal and national crises. The Lincolns will tell stories of their early lives and the challenges they faced during this turbulent time in our country's history. Steve and Sharon Wood portray President and Mrs. Lincoln in this chautauqua living history program. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. This event was originally scheduled for February 25 and was rescheduled due to the weather. Mondays, 1pm - Yoga Tuesdays, 1pm - Game Day 17th Annual Littleton Homebrew Competition
Saturday, April 9, 5-10pm Eastgate Motel Exit 41 off I93, Littleton (603) 444-8803 or 444-6995 www.brewbyyou.com Talk, learn and taste with your fellow North Country brewers. Limited number of tickets. Call for more information or for tickets. 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, April 14, 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. Contra Dance
Friday, April 15, 7:30pm Franconia Town Hall 421 Main Street, Franconia For more information, contact dvh@earthling.net Come join others for fun and music. No experience necessary to enjoy contra dancing on the 3rd Friday evening of the month. Refreshments will be available. No charge - donations accepted. Sponsored by Recreation Dept-Franconia/Sugar Hill/Easton. 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, April 19, 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. Staying Legal with the NH Attorney General Thursday, April 28, 9am-12noon AHEAD office 163 Main Street, Littleton www.nhnonprofits.org Is your organization in compliance with New Hampshire's Conflict of Interest law? Are you up to speed on recent changes to the IRS Form 990? Spend the morning with nationally-recognized speaker, Terry Knowles, Assistant Director of the NH Charitable Trusts Division, as she discusses the regulations governing nonprofits and their implications for your organization. Topics covered will include: National news affecting charities, Reporting requirements, Fiduciary roles and responsibilities, Conflicts of interest, Boards of directors, The role of insurance in a well-run nonprofit organization
Register Now for Summer Poetry Programs
at The Frost Place MuseumMail to: PO Box 74, Franconia, NH 03580 158 Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 www.frostplace.org A museum and poetry center at Robert Frost's former homestead, which sits on a quiet north-country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains. We're ahead of last year's number of applications for the same period. Please consider mailing your application early. June 26-30 - The Conference on Poetry and Teaching (www.frostplace.org/html/conference-teaching.html) July 7-13 - The Festival and Conference on Poetry (www.frostplace.org/html/festival_intro.html) August 7-12 - The Advanced Seminar (www.frostplace.org/html/seminar.html)
A Solo Exhibit of New Mixed Media Collage Works by Katherine Ferrier: Word|BirdMaia Papaya Café 2161 Main Street, Bethlehem www.katherineferrier.net Inspired by a green circa 1950's Royal Typewriter. So physical, so visceral... so satisfying to see the words appear, heavy with ink, pressed into the page. These works are born of Katherine's ongoing fascination with and love of words, texture, meaning and messages. For more information, email Valerie Herres or call (603) 788-3734.
Franconia Area Heritage Council
Exhibits & EventsBy special request Franconia Heritage Museum 553 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (603) 823-5000 www.franconianh.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 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings. Current exhibit: Franconia's Artistic Heritage and Legendary Skiers of the North Country.
Bethlehem Heritage Society MuseumBy 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 SocietyBy 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
ClassesBethlehem (603) 444-6321 For more information, contact 2reddogs@gmail.com Always welcoming ongoing enrollment; call or email for class schedule and to register. Fairbanks Museum Exhibits and
Presentations
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2372 www.fairbanksmuseum.org Saturdays & Sundays, 1:30pm - Planetarium Shows The Planetarium been guiding people through the galaxy for half a century. Take a tour of the stars and planets in Vermont's only public planetarium. Family Fun Night at Cannon Saturdays, 4:30-6:30pm Peabody Base Area - Cannon Mountain Ski Area, Franconia Notch State Park Exits 34B & 34C off I-93, Franconia (603) 823-8800 www.cannonmt.com Movies for kids in the Brookside Lodge, Huckerbrook Mini-Park open under the lights and the Cannonball Pub open for adults. Performances, Films & Events at Catamount Arts Monday-Saturday, 1-6pm 115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600 www.catamountarts.com Art Galleries are open, without charge, during regular hours, and before and after each film screening. Nightly, 7pm (matinees too); Second show at 9pm on Saturdays - Film Series Littleton Grist Mill Working Museum Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30am-3:30pm 18 Mill Street Littleton (603) 444-7478 or (603) 259-3205 www.littletongristmill.com A 1798 grist mill complex and basic mill workings restored to its original architecture. Experience 200-year-old state-of-the-art grinding of grain, four-foot millstones, wooden gears and a 20-foot waterwheel. The energy to power the mills was supplied by the Ammonoosuc River. Although the dam no longer exists, the original grist mill still stands and is restored to its original appearance. Thought to be the oldest commercial building north of Concord, the Grist Mill produces its own organically grown, stone-ground flours and mixes. Free tours, artifacts, gift gallery. Open Mic Night in Lisbon Saturdays, 7-9pm All Good Foods Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-6800 www.erinrak.com/music.html Local artist and musician, Erin Kuzmeskus hosts this informal and fun drop-in Open Mic. Come play and add to the jam or just enjoy listening to whomever shows up to play. Live recording is available. For more information, call 838-5005 or visit Erin's Art, Yoga and Music website www.ElevateTheVibe.com. Littleton Area Historical Society Museum, Research & Programs Wednesdays, 9:30am-2pm (or by appointment) Museum located in the Littleton Town Building 2 Union Street, Littleton (603) 444-6435 or (603) 444-5816 www.golittleton.com/littleton_history.php Staff and volunteers are available 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. 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. 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. |
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Jean's Playhouse Raise the Roof! Ceremony and NCCA FlexPass Thursday, March 31, 11am (rain/snow date: Friday, April 1) Jean's Playhouse site, located southeast of former Papermill Theatre Off of Papermill Drive, Lincoln (603) 745-6032 www.PapermillTheatre.org For 25 years North Country Center for the Arts dreamed of building a performance venue to provide artistic, educational, cultural and entertaining programs throughout the entire year. That dream has finally become a reality. Celebration will include steel signing and raising, exciting announcements, refreshments and more. The North Country Center for the Arts' popular Flex Passes are now available. Flex Passes can be used for any 2011 Mainstage performance (excludes Opening Night performances). Flex Pass Special available through May 31. Mail: North Country Center for the Arts, PO Box 1060, 25 South Mountain Drive, Lincoln, New Hampshire 03251
Rey Center and Curious
George Cottage ActivitiesSaturdays, 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 & workshops. Rey Center has numerous volunteer opportunities - please call for more information. Thursday & Friday, March 31 & April 1, 1-4:30pm - Printmaking for Beginners Join local artist Maryellen Sakura for this workshop exploring some basic printmaking techniques on and off the press, including monotype & monoprint, relief printmaking, found object printmaking and stencil making. Participants will also combine these techniques to create complex, layered prints. Adults and youth ages 15+. Held at the Curious George Cottage. Preregistration required. Limited to 6 participants. Saturday, April 2, 6:30-8:30pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights Join the center during the new moon for monthly stargazing nights. Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the NH Astronomical Society will be the guides. Drop by anytime; participants can stay for as little or as long as they like. Bundle up and bring binoculars if available. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Adults and families with youth ages 5+. Preregistration requested. Mondays, through April 11, 4:30-5:30pm - Mindfulness Meditation The focus of this practice with Richard Klepper is to learn skills to be present. With this skill set, life becomes richer. This practice is the basis of the mindfulness meditation taught in medical settings to relieve stress, pain and anxiety. In the spirit of the mindfulness meditation teachings Richard is offering this instruction freely, with class fees going to support the Rey Center. Come once, or come every week. Thursday, April 14, 6:30-8pm - Family Astronomy Night: Venturing to the Moon Monthly programs designed to give families the opportunity to learn about the night sky through hands-on activities and guided telescope observing sessions. Each month will explore a different topic. Programs held rain, snow or starshine and begin with an indoor program followed by an outdoor observing session. Families with children ages 6+. Held at the Waterville Valley Elementary School Multi-purpose Room (11A Noon Peak Road). Registration required by 5pm day of program. Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio Hear stories read out loud, including the Curious George series and other Rey favorites such as Pretzel, Elizabite, Cicely G and more. Following story time, make Curious George and other seasonal crafts that children can take home. All ages welcome. 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. 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 the 2010 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. A new exhibit, Nordic Skiing from the Stone Age to Skating, details the long, rich history of Nordic skiing in its many forms, including its origins as a utilitarian mode of travel, its Norwegian development as cross-country skiing and ski jumping, its ascent to popularity in the 1970s, and the modern revival of interest in telemark skiing. On display until the end of the 2010 ski season. 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. Social Media Accelerator Classes
Friday, April 1, 4-5:30pm Kancamagus Motor Lodge - Brittany's Food and Spirits Route 112, Lincoln leslie@magnitudemedia.net www.magnitudemedia.net/2011/01/class/ This class is designed for people who feel lost in a sea of tools and choices, and who need real on-ramp help getting started, learning to manage tools and time, choosing tools, delegating tasks, and managing their message and reach online. Learn how to implement LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Location Based Services like Gowalla, Foursquare, Yelp and more for your business.
Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public
LibraryMonday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us Saturday, April 2, 5-6pm - Artist Reception: Leslie Inman Meet the artist, a local photographer, and view her exhibit Quiet Moments. Exhibiting April & May. 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. Lin-Wood Class of 2011 Penny Social
Saturday, April 9, 5pm Lin-Wood High School Gymnasium Main Street, Lincoln Silent auction, gently-used items (lots of furniture), 50/50 raffle, food concessions, door prizes. Fun for the whole family. 5-6:30pm - View items up for bid; 6:30pm - Drawing begins Donations accepted 11am-3pm on April 9, or call Jody at (603) 348-8811 to arrange pick-up prior to event. All proceeds to benefit the Lin-Wood Class of 2011. Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Happenings
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Lin-Wood Chamber Office & Welcome Center at Lincoln Village Shops Lincoln (603) 745-6621 www.lincolnwoodstock.com Saturday & Sunday, April 16 & 17 - 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Weekend A Taste for Murder leads sleuths throughout the towns of Lincoln and Woodstock, finding clues, interviewing suspects, and trying to solve the mystery. Includes a Suspect Dinner on Saturday evening. Contact Brooke Tanger with any questions about Murder Mystery Weekend 2011, brooke@lincolnwoodstock.com or 745-6621 x203. www.lincolnwoodstock.com/events/murdermystery.php
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. 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. ZUMBA!
Thursdays, 6pm Viaggio Spa & Health Club at the Mountain Club on Loon Lincoln (800) 229-7829 www.mtnclub.com/spa-and-health-club/viaggio-health-club/fitness-class-schedule/ Enjoy learning the dances & enjoy the music. Get a great aerobic workout, while having a great time. Live Entertainment Nightly at Indian Head Resort
Indian Head Resort's Thunderbird Lounge 664 US Route 3, Lincoln (603) 745-8000 or (800) 343-8000 www.indianheadresort.com Most entertainment starts at 7:30pm; scheduled performers subject to change. Please call to confirm dates, time and entertainment. 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 & Fridays, 9pm - Karaoke 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, with Karaoke on Tuesday nights (9pm) and Live Trivia on Wednesdays (7:30pm). Come see Mo the Clown on Easter Sunday (April 24). Entertainment at the Jack O'Lantern Resort
Route 3, Woodstock (603) 745-8121 or (800) 227-4454 www.jackolanternresort.com Karaoke on Fridays & live music on Saturdays, starting at 8pm both nights 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, 6-8pm - Knitters Needed... Knitters can work on their own project or knit brightly colored winter caps for Native American school children. Cap patterns are provided. 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) Mo The Clown Balloon Twisting
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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. |
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Haverhill Fiction Writing Workshops & Book Discussion
Monday & Wednesday, 5-8pm; Tuesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Thursday, 4-7pm Haverhill Corner Library 67 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5578 www.HaverhillLibrary.org Tuesdays, 7pm - Third Annual Fiction Writing Workshop Led by John Landrigan, a seventeen-year veteran of the publishing industry, coauthor of 4 novels, and a former trustee of the New Hampshire Writers' Project. For more information, visit the Library's website. The registration fee will benefit the Library, and enrollment is limited to ten. To register, call 989-5831. April 12 - The Big Picture Narrative, synopsis, reading & writing, novels & stories, genres, generating ideas, writing habits April19 - Voice First person, third person limited, third person omniscient, strengths and limitations of each April 26 - Character and Dialog Creating and revealing character, establishing character with dialogue, advancing the story with dialog Monday, April 18, 7pm - Book Discussion: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Come share your thoughts. Admission is free and open to the public.
Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs &
ExhibitsOffice 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, April 16, 7pm - Sweet Jamm - Dance music of the '20s, '30s & '40s Sunday, April 17, 2pm - Classicopia - Debussy, Faure, Ravel, Poulenc, Gershwin Sign up now for Watercolor Classes Artist Kristine Lingle will be teaching Painting Spring Flowers in Watercolor on Tuesdays, May 3-24 from 1-3pm OR 5:30-7:30pm. Participants will learn to use watercolors effectively while painting beautiful specimens of early spring flowers. Each class will begin with a demonstration of a specific technique, such as wash, wet-in-wet, dry-brush, negative painting and other special effects. Students will learn to create and sketch a balanced composition, as well as how to mix colors and values. All levels of ability are welcome. To register or for further information, call or email Alumni Hall.
Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs &
EventsMonday-Friday, 9am-4pm 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 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. |
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PSU & Silver Center for the Arts Concerts &
Events Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm Plymouth State University & Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth (603) 535-5000 (PSU Main Switchboard) or 535-2787 (Silver Center Box Office) www.thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu & www.plymouth.edu/silver Contact the Silver Center Box Office for tickets to all Silver Center events; use the specific PSU contact email for the particular PSU event for information and attendance at PSU events. Plymouth State University events: PSU is offering several graduate-level courses, including an online course, leading to a Certificate in Historic Preservation, including The Rural Cultural Environment: Architecture and Landscape. For more information, visit www.plymouth.edu/graduate/heritage/historic_preservation_certificate.html. Wednesday, March 30, 3:30pm - Theo Kalikow and Powerful Outstanding Women Awards Awards for a student and a community member, will recognize women's advocates on campus and in the local community. Current students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members are invited to submit nominations at Plymouth.edu/office/pcsw/awards. Contact: Professor Stephanie Halter, sjhalter02@plymouth.edu. Heritage Hall. Wednesdays, March 30, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 4pm - Environmental Science Colloquium Held in Boyd Science Center Room 001. Free. Contact: Doug Earick, dlearick@plymouth.edu. March 30 - The Interface of Developmental Biology and Ecology: Gene Expression, Gill Morphology and Environmental Influences in Mayflies With Brigid O'Donnell, assistant professor of developmental biology, PSU Thursday, March 31, 12noon-8pm - Walk the Labyrinth Walking a labyrinth can be a relaxing, meditative experience, a powerful journey and an illumination. Sponsored by PSU Wellness Center and Catholic Campus Ministry. Held in Hartman Union Building Hage Room (formerly Multipurpose Room). Free.Contact: Kathy Tardif, 535-2673, kmtardif@plymouth.edu. Friday & Saturday, April 15 & 16 - 32nd Annual Medieval and Renaissance Forum: Love, Friendship, Marriage More than 100 scholars from around the world will present their latest research on many aspects of medieval and Renaissance culture. On Friday, the student Medieval Society will present a live chess match and there will be a longbow archery demonstration. Professors Liz Ahl and Jong Kim will present a letterpress demonstration on Saturday. Keynote speech, Milton and Marriage, by Dr. Thomas Luxon of Dartmouth College on Saturday, 1-2pm, in the Hartman Union Building Hage Room. For information, contact Professor Karolyn Kinnane, PSUForum@gmail.com. All presentations are free and open to the public, except meals and entertainment. See the full schedule at www.plymouth.edu/events/medieval-and-renaissance-forum/ Sunday, April 17, 12:30pm - Piano Master Class The public is invited to observe this master class for PSU students with international performer & lecturer Dr. Deirdre O'Donohue, a member of the faculty in the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions at New York University and the Manhattan School of Music. Free. Contact: Professor Carleen Graff, carleeng@plymouth.edu. Silver Center for the Arts events: Thursdays, 7pm - Eagle Pond Authors' Series Named for the ancestral home that has inspired much of his work, this series honors Donald Hall and brings to campus some of the most widely read and revered authors of our time. All readings are free (ticket required from the Box Office) and are followed by a reception/book signing at Smith Recital Hall. March 31 - A Robert Frost Celebration Donald Hall, who actually met Robert Frost (US Poet Laureate 1958-1959), will lead a group of readers in sharing their favorite Frost poems. Don will share some stories about the great poet including their first meeting when Don was just sixteen years old. Frost taught for a short time in 1911 at Plymouth State University, then known as the State Normal School. A statue of Frost can be seen in the middle of campus near a white clapboard house that also bears his name. April 14 - Charles Simic US Poet Laureate 2007-2008, Simic's poetry is stark and startlingly original, with touches of ironic humor. His language is plainspoken and accessible, although his imagery is often dark and sometimes bizarre. Simic has written more than 60 books, including the poetry collections. He lives in Strafford, NH. Friday & Saturday, April 1 & 2, 7pm - Student Concert: Opera Sinners, Saints and Sirens Students in the PSU Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will present two evenings of songs from the opera literature at Hanaway Theatre. The students are members of the PSU Chamber Singers and additional voice students, some studying in this semester's Opera Scene Study class. The program includes songs from Pagliacci, by Ruggero Leoncavallo; Carmen, by Georges Bizet; Lelisr d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti and Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss. Tuesdays, 7pm - Sidore Lecture Series: Visions for a Better World All Sidore events are free and open to the public; advance reservations are recommended. Free tickets available at the Box Office. Each talk is followed by a reception with refreshments. For more information, contact Mark Fischler at 535-3143 or MJFischler@plymouth.edu. April 4 - Do We Need the Death Penalty? Robert M. Bohm, professor of criminal justice at the University of Central Florida and fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, will address the many reasons given in support of the death penalty, the evidence that contradicts those reasons, and why in his view those reasons do not justify the continued use of the death penalty in the United States. April 18 - Interfaith Leadership in a Time of Global Religious Crisis In a world too often convinced of the inevitable clash of civilizations, how do we lead our communities of faith to work with people from different religious backgrounds and serve the common good? In her talk, Jennifer Bailey, engagement associate at the Interfaith Youth Core, shows how interfaith leadership can help create understanding and respect throughout the world. Wednesday, April 6, 7-10pm - Women of Words presents Annual Reading: Local Color Plymouth, Holderness, Campton, Rumney, Thornton... local sights, sounds and characters. Familiar faces and locales to remind you what it means to call these places home. Held at Smith Recital Hall; free tickets at the Box Office. Friday, April 8, 7pm - Student Piano Concerto Concert PSU students perform works for piano and orchestra. Held at Smith Recital Hall; free tickets at the Box Office. Contact: Professor Carleen Graff, carleeng@plymouth.edu. Friday, April 8, 8pm - The Callaway Sisters in BOOM! The smoky-voiced alto Ann Hampton Callaway and her golden-voiced soprano sister Liz Callaway team up to sing the soundtrack of the unforgettable '60s & '70s, through the music of such greats as Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Carly Simon, The Beatles, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder. With lush vocals, heartwarming stories, sparkling wit and easy humor, this duo puts their unmistakable stamp on well-known solos and duets. At Hanaway Theatre Saturday, April 16, 7pm - PSU Choirs Student Concert: An Open World PSU Professor of Music Dan Perkins leads the Chambers Singers and the University Chorale in a concert about travel and discovery, featuring Eric Whitacre's Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine. Held at Hanaway Theatre. Thursday-Saturday, April 28-30 at 8pm; Saturday, April 30 at 2pm; Sunday, May 1 at 4pm - Student Theatre: The Seagull Chekhov's dark symbolist comedy reveals our desperate battle to feel and be loved. The comic nature of this play (which ultimately ends in tragedy) is revealed through the heartbreaking absurdity of its characters as they engage in fundamentally human dramas of unrequited love and unmitigated failure.
Friends of the Arts Eventswww.friends-of-the-arts.org The Friends of the Arts is searching for volunteers to help with programs, activities and special events, including the Coffee House Series. Anyone who can help should contact FOA at (603) 536-1182 or at mdionne@friends-of-the-arts.org. Interactive Gallery Program - FOA and PSU partner again for an amazing interactive gallery program offered to grades 3-8, titled Painting of the White Mountains, being held at the world-class Drerup Gallery on the PSU campus. Wednesday, March 30, 7pm - Guitar Workshop: Classical Guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan Warm-up & Technique/Master Class for Guitarists at All Levels From tuning to stretching, scales and arpeggios to rasqueado (flamenco strumming), Aaron will introduce and work on warm-up techniques for guitarists at all levels, beginners to advanced. Though most of the focus will be on classical/fingerstyle techniques, all styles are welcome. Topics covered will include posture, right-hand technique, sound production, metronome work and more. As part of each workshop, Aaron will offer a master-class session to 1-3 individuals who would like to perform and receive individual feedback in the group setting. If you would like to perform a piece, please contact Frumie Selchen at (603) 323-7302 or info@aannh.org. Preregistration is appreciated; contact Frumie. Bring your music as well as your guitar. Held at The Art Cellar, 75 Main Street, Plymouth. Presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire. www.aannh.org Friday, April 8, 5-7pm - Annual Spring Fashion Show at Dressers Unlimited The Spring and Fall Fashion Shows are fundraisers done in partnership with Dresser's Unlimited that help support Friends of the Arts, while showcasing the best seasonal fashion. The evenings are always extremely entertaining with special guests, wine tastings, music and more. For more information on our upcoming events, please call or email mdionne@friends-of-the-arts.org. Thursday, April 21 - Coffee House Series: Uncle Steve's Band Opening Artist from 7-8pm. Headlinerplays from 8-10pm The Friends of the Arts Coffee House Series is held at the Art Cellar Event Space on 75 Main Street, Plymouth, just a few doors down from Dresser's Unlimited. The Coffee House Series will feature up and coming artists in every genre, while also bringing more established artists to the Main Street night life. There is no cover charge to attend, as all are welcome. The gallery at Artistic Roots will remain open the night of the show. Stop in and see the beautiful selection of fine art and artisan items from 40 juried local artists. www.friends-of-the-arts.org/coffee-house.php
Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits &
Featured ArtistsDaily, 9am-5pm 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. Art Parties at Artistic Roots - Celebrate a child's birthday with an art workshop designed from his/her wishes, ideas and themes. The 1½ hour party workshops are available on weekends year round. The instructor will work to personalize the experience to the greatest extent possible. Call for more info. Thursdays, through March 31, 9am-12noon - Thursday Morning Watercolor with Cheryl Johnson For beginner and advanced-beginner watercolor painters. Classes include exercises in applying washes, brush work, developing values, use of additives and color mixing. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Class limited to 10, Ages: teens/adults Saturday, April 9, 10am-4:30pm - Painting Vibrant Florals in Watercolor with Robert J. O'Brien Open to all abilities, this workshop will explore the methods used to produce stunning floral paintings. Rob will demonstrate his techniques during the morning session, then, following a brown bag lunch, participants will produce their own paintings. Bring photos, or work from those provided by Rob. There will be a short critique at the end of the workshop. Tuesdays, April 19-June 7, 5-8:30pm (with a dinner break) - WREN BETA (Business and Entrepreneurial Training Assistance) Program Start a business or boost your current one. This course integrates the nationally known, award-winning Core Four® training curriculum with WREN's own brand of business coaching and networking, covering successful strategies for business that include marketing, financial management and operations planning. College credit is available for the BETA program through Granite State College. For information or to register, please call WREN at (603) 869-9736 or email wren@wrencommunity.org. Workshop: Boards that Excel - Great at Governance, Fearless in Fundraising
Wednesday, March 30, 9am-4pm Common Man Inn Plymouth (603) 225-1947 (information & registration) www.nhnonprofits.org/trainingdetails.cfm?ID=851 The NH Center for Nonprofits presents a workshop featuring Chuck Loring. Chuck presents a variety of fresh strategies for successful board recruitment and development, providing nonprofit executives and board members with effective approaches for engaging, training, and retaining a board that is involved in governance, strategic thinking and fundraising. Scholarships available.
Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows118 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonboro (603) 253-7513 www.estellensmith.com Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Estelle also offers private art lessons. Tuesday-Friday, August 16-19, 9am-4pm (deposit due by March 31) - Watercolor Workshop at Castle in the Clouds World renowned watercolorist Lian Quan Zhen (www.Lianspainting.com) will conduct a four-day watercolor workshop at the famous mountaintop Castle in the Clouds. Estelle Smith, in collaboration with The Castle's board and staff, is thrilled to present this event, for both the beginner and the more advanced student artist. Two days watercolors, two days Chinese painting and much more, including a wine & cheese reception, lakeside BBQ at Estelle's home, free daily admission to the Castle grounds and unlimited access to the workspace in the Castle's spacious Winnipesaukee Room. Details and registration available at www.estellensmith.com/Lian_Quan_Zhen.pdf
Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners and Live
Music in the PubJunction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com Thursdays, 6:30pm - Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served. March 31 - Known for her personal tales of wit and wisdom, Lani Peterson is a storyteller, psychologist, teacher and coach from the wilds of Massachusetts. Whether leading with traditional tales or her rich treasury of personal stories, Lani takes audiences on journeys of self-exploration that encourage personal reflection, integrity and the inspiration to fulfill one's potential. April 7 - Angela Klingler's program will touch upon stories ranging from a Japanese geomyth love story to a Child's Ballad; New Hampshire history; treasures lost and the importance of a "classical education" - with a "grown up" fairy tale for good measure. Angela weaves traditional world folktales, mythology, regional legends and history with humor and wit. April 14 - Bonnie Marshall, Meredith NH April 21 - Rona Leventhal, Hadley MA April 28 - Libby Franck, Framingham MA Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served. Storytelling dinners consist of salad, entree, glass of wine, dessert and coffee. Friday evenings - Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub. April 1 - Neal Martin - popular contemporary & jazz piano tunes April 8 - Samantha Tracy - merging young Sandwich musical prodigy April 15 - Julia Velie - local singer, songwriter and guitarist April 22 - Sweet Life Revue - featuring Roger Sorlien, Katie O'Connell, Chris Buerk & Rachel Sorlien performing folk & Celtic songs with voice, guitar, fiddle and mandolin April 29 - Sta's - charismatic acoustic rock
Happenings at the Ashland Town LibraryMonday, Tuesday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-2pm 41 Main Street & Route 132, Ashland www.ashlandtownlibrary.org Friday, April 1, 10:30-11:30am - Pre-School Story Time Children listen to stories, have a craft or activity time and enjoy free time to socialize and play. First Friday of the month until Spring. Sign-up your child at the front desk or call the Library. Thursday, April 14, 6pm - Spring Story Time Children will enjoy stories, games and fun. Sign up at the Library. Tuesday, April 19, 7pm - That Reminds Me of a Story: Yankee Humor and the New England Storytelling Tradition Good stories never die, they evolve from teller to teller. 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 last ten 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. Held at the Ashland Elementary School Cafeteria, 16 Education Drive, Ashland. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Town Library. Thursday, April 21, 6pm - Library Trustees Meeting Monday, April 25, 7-8pm - Book Discussion Group discusses I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron Newcomers are always welcome. There will be no meeting for the month of May. Saturdays, 12noon-2pm - Knitting & Crocheting Classes Bring a project or come for instruction to learn. Classes are free and open to all abilities.
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse TheatreEducation Building, Meredith Campus (former Annalee Doll Complex) 50 Reservoir Road, Meredith (603) 366-7377 www.winniplayhouse.com The Winnipesaukee Playhouse serves to develop and stage professional and community-based theatrical productions and to provide opportunities in theatre and the performing arts for the community. Spring course catalogue now available; register for classes soon. Limited scholarships are available. Ask about classes for homeschoolers. Contact: Kate@WinniPlayhouse.com. Friday-Sunday, April 1-3 & 8-10, 7pm (2pm on Sundays) - Fantastic Mr. Fox Roald Dahl's much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, one fat, one short, one lean, to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. Private Music Lessons with Christine Melanson 30-60 minute Keyboard Lessons (ages 8+) and Voice Lessons (ages 10+) available Mondays, 12noon-3:30pm and Thursdays, 12noon-7pm. Call Christine directly to arrange your lesson at (603) 261-5226
Happenings at D Acres FarmD Acres of NH Organic Farm & Educational Homestead 218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester (603) 786-2366 www.dacres.org Friday, April 1, 10am-12noon - Writing Group with Ivy Page (all levels & styles are welcome) Friday, April 1 - First Friday Pizza & a Movie: Ingredients Wood-fired whole wheat pizza followed by a film to raise social and environmental consciousness. All you should eat pizza from 6-7:30pm. Films start at 7:30pm and are free. Saturday, April 2, 12noon-7pm - Free Clothing Swap Bring (wearable) clothes you no longer want or need, and leave with a whole new wardrobe. You do not need to bring clothes to take clothes home with you, and vice versa. All items remaining after the swap will be donated. Sunday, April 3, 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, NH. A yoga class is offered from 10-11am, 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; suggested donation. Saturday, April 9, 1-3pm - Indoor Seeding with Beth Saturday, April 9, 7pm - Intro to Permaculture: Humans as a Keystone Species with Keith Morris Thursday, April 14, 5:30pm - Cooking with the Seasons with Regina Saturday, April 16, 6-9pm - Soup Night has MOVED to a new location in Downtown Plymouth. Now called On the Common Good Mood Food at Mark's Cafe, Club & Eatery (formerly Junkyard Dawgs) hosts with some great local seasonal soup and bread. Geoff Goodhue of The Goodhues Band performs. Third Saturday each month. Friday, April 22 - Earth Day! Sunday, April 24, 10am-4pm - Volunteer Day Join the D Acres' staff on winter work at the farm. Lunch included. Tuesdays, through May 3, 7pm - Compassionate Communication with Howard Taylor In this workshop participants will explore together the root of their common unconscious communication habits and through experiential exercises begin to change the way they think about relationship. From this new foundation they will learn how to communicate their ideas, feelings, and needs effectively and honestly without attacking or blaming others, and to listen to others without judgment or evaluation. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm - Yoga with Sarah Hall Gentle enough for beginners and challenging enough for yoga practitioners; creating a strong spine, deep breath and peaceful mind. Please call with any questions; new students always welcome. Suggested donations requested. No one denied access to workshops or events due to inability to pay.
Cardigan Mountain Art AssociationWednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm 7 Depot Street (at corner of Route 4), Canaan (603) 523-7292 www.cardiganart.org Nonprofit 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. Sundays, 1-4pm - Free Sunday Workshops Space is limited so call or email to register. April 3 - Fiber Folks Gathering Bring your fiber-related projects, your spinning, weaving, knitting or what have you and join us for an afternoon of friendship, learning and sharing. April 10 - Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop Local artist Barbara McAlister will guide us through the steps to dye beautiful Pysanky style eggs. All materials will be provided. April 17 - Print Making Workshop Local artist, Regina Renaldo will teach some printmaking techniques.
Pease Public Library Programs &
EventsMonday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm 1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 www.peasepubliclibrary.org Mondays, April 4 & 18, 7pm - Community Knitting Group Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. First & third Mondays each month. Contact: Nancy Conklin 536-4499 Tuesday, April 12, 7pm - By a Lady of New Hampshire: Women as Innovators in American Writing New Hampshire women have been innovators in American Literature for centuries. Tabitha Tenney of Exeter wrote one of the first satirical fictions to be published in this country. Newport's Sarah Josepha Hale pioneered writing in several genres, and Harriet Wilson from Milford was the first African American to publish a US novel. Celia Thaxter was a renowned poet from the Isles of Shoals, and blazed a trail for today's nature writers and ecologists. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Presented by Barbara White, PhD, Professor Emerita, UNH. Sponsored by Pease Public Library and the Plymouth Historical Society. Flowers, Food and Stones: A Fascination with Growing Things - The Young Ladies Library Association Endowment is pleased to offer a series of events this spring having to do with flowers, food and stones in New Hampshire. Five of the six programs will be held at Pease, with the final event being held at Plymouth State University. Thursday, April 14, 7pm - Yes You Can: Backyard Gardening in Grafton County presented by Josh Trought of D Acres Thursday, April 28, 4pm - Three Faces of Flower Arranging with Judy Gray of Ashland Garden Club Spring Book Discussion: Books In Bloom - Gardens, gardening, raising food... we will discuss several recent books that explore some facet of the human/food relationship in this 3-part series. Books are available at the front desk in the weeks prior to each program. Please see the Calendar of Events for more details on each title, as well as the various presenters. Tuesday, April 19, 7pm - Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer by Novella Carpenter An upbeat, sometimes hilarious account of creating a mini-farm on a vacant lot in Oakland, CA. Discussion led by Frumie Selchen, Director of the Arts Alliance of Northern NH. Tuesdays, 10am - Toddlertimes Storyhour (up to age 3) Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays, 10am - Storyhour for Preschoolers (age 3-5 years) Children should be signed up in advance for either storyhour. Mango Languages can be accessed from home computers for Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. Please contact the Library for details. Passes available to numerous museums and centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village and Currier Art Museum, among others.
Plymouth Regional Senior CenterOld 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, April 4, 10:30am - Poetry Reading Participants can bring their own poem or some of their favorites to share in an informal setting. First Monday of the month. Wednesday, April 6, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class meets the first Wednesday each month Mondays, 9am-12noon - Wood Carving Class Beginners are welcome. Those with tools should bring 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
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Programs & EventsDaily, May 1-November 1, 9:30am-4:30pm (last admission 3:30pm) 23 Science Center Road, Holderness (603) 968-7194 www.nhnature.org For a complete list of programs and for registration information, call or visit the website. Thursday, April 7, 10-11:30am - Homeschool Programs Two different programs: Get Hapi! for ages 7-10, and All About Series for ages 2-6 Friday, April 8, 4:30-6:30pm - Blue Heron School Spring Open House Families with children ages 3 to 6 are invited to learn about the Blue Heron School, the Center's nature-based Montessori early learning center. Families can see the classroom, meet teachers Laura Mammarelli and Jordan McDaniel, and learn more about this unique blend of the Montessori approach with the nature preschool philosophy. No charge to attend the Open House, but participants are asked to call to register. Saturday, April 16, 10am-12noon - Vernal Pool Exploration Melting snow and spring rains collect in shallow depressions forming what are known as vernal pools. Although temporary, these pools create an ideal place for several species of amphibians and invertebrates to reproduce. Our exploration will include collecting and observing some of these amazing creatures. We will begin inside with an overview of what we hope to find and then take a short hike to a seldom-visited vernal pool on the Science Center's grounds. Age 4+ Saturday, April 23, 9am-1pm - Annual Clean Up Day Join staff and other volunteers to clean up the trails and grounds for May 1 opening day and spruce up Kirkwood Gardens after the long winter. Most work is outdoors and some projects are messy, so dress appropriately. Extra leaf and garden rakes and work gloves are helpful too. A complimentary picnic lunch is served at 12noon. Groups are welcome. Call or email Volunteer Coordinator Carol Raymond to sign up at carol.raymond@nhnature.org. 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. Thursday, April 7, 7pm - Silent Film Night: Ben Hur There is nothing quite as special as seeing a movie on the big screen. Friday, April 8, 7:30pm - Patty Larkin: 25th Anniversary Tour A Boston-based singer-songwriter, Patty not only does she redefine the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals but her lyrics are so compassionate and creative. Thursday, April 14, 7:30pm - Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks Since the early 1960s, Hicks has deftly blended elements of swing, jazz, folk and country music to create the appealing sound he sometimes calls "Folk Jazz." Friday, April 15, 8pm - Special showing of Monty Python and the Holy Grail Thursday, April 21, 7:30pm - Janis Ian Exhibiting April 25-May 8 - Diana: The People's Princess An Exhibition of the Life of a Royal Icon Royal. Mother. Fashion Icon. Humanitarian. Legend. A professionally curated exhibition featuring 14 of Diana's most famous Royal dresses, including a film showcasing her journey from childhood to Royal Princess to global humanitarian.
Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center
ExhibitsKarl 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. For gallery and exhibition information contact Catherine Amidon at camidon@mail.plymouth.edu. Exhibiting through April 9 at the Drerup Gallery - As Time Passes Over the Land, White Mountain Paintings White Mountain School painting has long been admired for the ways that artists captured and embellished the natural beauty of the region. Equally embedded in those paintings is evidence of environmental change, from the impact of settlers' activities including clear-cutting, hunting and farming, to the industrial practices of pulp mills and mines. The exhibition will celebrate the great art of the era and explore dynamic environmental change as time passes over the land. A co-production of the Gallery and the Museum of the White Mountains at PSU, which is scheduled to open in 2012. The exhibition includes 29 works by 20 artists. Exhibition information is online at plymouth.edu/gallery/collection/as-time-passes-over-the-land. Exhibiting through April 9 - 2011 Juried Student Exhibition Students from all levels of achievement will share their work, providing a glimpse of the process of transformation PSU students experience as they mature as artists. Jurors will judge the student submissions, which include works in a variety of media. Silver Center hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-6pm Contact: Greg Finley, gafinley@plymouth.edu Tuesday, April 19, 4-6pm - Opening Reception: The Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition During their senior year, Bachelor of Fine Arts (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. Exhibiting April 19-May 21 at both Drerup Gallery and Silver Center. Yoga, Zentangle and Meditation
Sunday, April 10, 2-4:30pm Art Cellar Event Space 75 Main Street, Plymouth Email blyogaclasses@gmail.com or call (603) 238-6360 This workshop starts with a very gentle 45-minute seated yoga class led by certified yoga teacher Donna Sullivan. No need for yoga mats and gym clothes. Then on to a one-hour Zentangle class with certified Zentangle teacher Bette Abdu. Make beautiful images using repetitive patterns with pen on paper. Zentangle allows us to find that zone of relaxed focus in a totally portable art form. Finish with 15 minutes of guided meditation. Sign up early, class limited to 10 participants. White Mountain Study Group: Holographic Realities & the Power of the Protocol Monday, April 11, 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. A donation is suggested to help defray speaker costs. Meets on the second Monday (usually) of every month; on hiatus during the summer months. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Tom and Sandi Ruelke at (603) 444-5494 or bigrock86@gmail.com. Also, Suzanne Schwartz at (603) 726-8676 or suzmassage@gmail.com.
Campton Historical Society Programs and EventsThursdays, 9am-4pm Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building) NH Route 175, Campton Hollow (603) 538-5140 or (603) 536-1077 www.camptonhistorical.org Program meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month except February, March and December. The building is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public. Saturday, April 16, 9am - Fieldtrip: Cellar Holes and Ecology of Bald Mountain Home to some dramatic cellar holes, Bald Mountain in Campton has a story to tell. Dr. Steven Hamburg of Brown University will lead this tour. Also joining us is Hank Parker, who has owned the land for over 50 years, and members of the Campton Conservation Commission to add insight to land conservation as well as some nature talk. Plan footwear and clothing adequate for tramping in the woods. The tour is open ended and will probably last a couple of hours. Following that, Robert Mardin will lead us to the Hildreth cellar hole, relaying the unique story of Mary Hildreth. She was well known back in the late 1800s, as a single female that had adopted and raised as many as 30 children. Meet at the Society building. In case of inclement weather, call 536-5140 after 8:15am to see if the tour is postponed to the following Saturday. Lakes Region Big Band Music & Dance Lessons
Thursday, April 21, 7-9:30pm The Common Man Inn - Foster's Boiler Room 231 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2764 www.thecman.com Great big band dance music. Come early at 6pm to take dance lessons from State Street Dance. Free to the public. Cash bar & menu available. Every third Thursday of the month. Call for more info.
Surroundings Art Gallery - New England
ArtJanuary-May, by chance or appointment only; Open for the season starting on May 7 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), in addition to folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects. Surroundings offers several art classes which will accommodate the first timer as well as those who have some experience in painting. Each class is tailored to the interests of the students, but generally includes a demonstration, discussion, practice time, and individual feedback. The instruction, techniques and discussion will apply to all levels of expertise. For more information, visit www.surroundingsart.com/html/summer_workshops.html Become a Surroundings Facebook Fan, offering some Facebook specials over the winter months. Gallery at Red Gate Farm
Winter hours are weekends only, or by chance or appointment 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. Holderness Free Library Programs & Events Monday, 9am-6pm; Tuesday, 8am-4pm; Wednesday, 9am-8pm; Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon Routes 113 and 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066 www.holdernesslibrary.org Wednesdays, 10am - Seasonal Story Time All are welcome for stories, songs and a craft. Wednesdays, 1:30pm - Bridge Group Saturdays, 10am - Stitch and Chat A relaxed program to visit and work on individual projects such as knitting, needlepoint, crochet, rug hooking, etc. Just drop in, all are welcome. 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 held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm. 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-Saturday, 10am-5pm Routes 175 & 3, Holderness www.veggieartgirlboutique.com A funky consignment art boutique, featuring workshops, unique arts and crafts, created by local New Hampshire artisans. 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, to the big grey house in the middle of the block. White Mountain Toastmasters Club Most Wednesdays, 7pm Common Man Inn Plymouth (603) 744-5036 http://whitemountain.freetoasthost.net/ 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. |
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