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Late Winter - Issue 117

March 1-28, 2012

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Arts Advocacy Alert -- Arts Bills Remain in Finance Committee: After public hearings before the House Finance Committee, HB 1274 (to abolish the Department of Cultural Resources) and HB1285 (to repeal the State Art Fund) are slated for a full committee executive session on Tuesday, March 20 at 11am in Room 210-211 at the State House. Both these bills will go back for a full House floor vote. Stay tuned for our updates -- and visit NH Citizens for the Arts' website for news. We encourage you to contact your representatives (find the list here).

Arts in Education Artist Roster Applications Due March 2: Professional artists in all disciplines who are experienced in their fields and can make a strong personal commitment to working in an educational setting with students, educators, administrators and parents are invited to apply to the NH State Council on the Arts Arts in Education (AIE) Roster. Interested artists should contact Coordinator Catherine O’Brian to discuss their application prior to submitting it (271-0795 or Catherine.R.OBrian@dcr.nh.gov).

Old House & Barn Expo is March 24-25: Over 100 exhibitors, educational sessions and demonstrations. Sponsored by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. Center of NH/Radisson Hotel, Manchester, 9am-5pm both days. Info: www.nhpreservation.org.

Register now! The NH Travel Council presents the annual Governor's Conference on Tourism April 11-13 in Manchester, featuring keynote Cheryl Hargrove, former Associate Director of National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations. Click here for information and registration.

Poetry Out Loud: The Arts Alliance is pleased to continue as a partner organization in NH's Poetry Out Loud program. This year four schools in our region -- Holderness School, Lin-Wood Public School, Plymouth Regional High School and Woodsville High School -- are among the 37 participating schools. To learn more about the program and see a schedule of competition dates, click here. The northern Semi-Final takes place March 19 at 7pm at Boyd Hall, Plymouth State University, 23 Highland Street, Plymouth, NH, and the State Final is March 26 at the State House in Concord.

2nd White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence: We are very pleased to continue our partnership with the White Mountain National Forest as we offer a second WMNF Artist in Residence opportunity this summer or fall. More information and applications will be available soon! Please email us at info@aannh.org if you want to be sure to hear when the application goes online.



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country The sap is rising and our feathered friends are returning from their southern adventures. It's almost March -- time to shake off your cabin fever and get out and enjoy a ski, visit a sugar house, listen to some music, take part in a book discussion, watch a great performance or sign up for a class. There's lots to do as we make the transition from winter to spring, and you'll find everything to satisfy your yearning for arts and cultural activities right here in this month's e-bulletin. Bulletin instructions: If this e-bulletin comes through for you as one long text message, click on the Arts Alliance website at www.aannh.org for the user-friendly version. Choose "Join our e-list" in the left-hand column, then enter your email address. You will receive an email from the Arts Alliance. Click to update your Profile. At the bottom of the Profile page, select HTML format. Save your changes. That should solve the problem and allow you to view the bulletin more easily. The bulletin, for you and your guests, is arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. Please be sure to confirm details and hours prior to attending events or visiting sites. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographic areas of interest. You can view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details; a link is available in the Quick Links section. During the winter and spring, many schedules change. Please be sure to check before attending programs and let us know if any listings need to be updated. The submission deadline for the next bulletin, covering March 29-April 25, is March 20.

Alliance News & Partner Programs

ArtsNorth Changes This e-bulletin lists the events and programs of Arts Alliance member organizations, businesses and artists. If you would like us to list your events, please join the Arts Alliance now. Membership provides essential support so that we can continue to bring programs as well as services like the e-bulletin and calendar to you, your families, colleagues, customers, neighbors and friends throughout the year. You can join or renew online at aannh.org/membership.php or send in your membership by snail mail (info on our website). We would love to hear what you think as we streamline the e-bulletin and develop a new format. Send your comments, thoughts and suggestions to info@aannh.org or call us at (603) 323-7302. Upcoming Programs and Partner Opportunities TONIGHT! Enjoy an Evening of Storytelling with Rebecca Rule: New Hampshire storyteller Rebecca Rule will be at The Morrison nursing home in Whitefield at 6:30pm Tuesday, February 28 (free, all ages welcome). She'll regale the audience with stories she has collected over the years and invite listeners to share their stories, too. Stories Are Us is presented through our Arts & Health for Seniors program, in partnership with The Morrison. Rebecca's three-day artist residency is made possible through a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. In late March, weaver Marcy Schepker will be The Morrison's artist-in-residence (stay tuned for details). Community members and North Country artists who are interested in volunteering or learning from the visiting artists are encouraged to participate. Call 323-7302 for more information and a complete schedule. 'Mother Nature's Child' Film Screening & Discussion March 8 in Holderness: Join us at 7pm on Thursday, March 8, for a free screening of Mother Nature's Child, selected for the 2011 Environmental Film Festival, in the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center's Tamworth Pavilion in Holderness. The film explores the powerful role played by experiences in nature in the health and development of toddlers, children and adolescents. Following the one-hour film, take part in an informal discussion with Science Center Education Program Director Amy Yeakel and eco-artist and Arts Alliance board member Cynthia Robinson. Presented in partnership with the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and the New Hampshire Children in Nature Coalition. The Science Center is located off Route 113 in Holderness. Snow date: Thursday, March 15. Preregistration appreciated; call (603) 968-7194 or email info@nhnature.org. Registration Open for Our Annual Write Now! Conference Featuring Linda Rief: Join us on March 31 for our conference on the teaching of writing, which this year focuses on the Writer's-Reader's Notebook, a vital and versatile tool that gives students at all grade levels a place to collect their thinking and develop their writing voices. New Hampshire treasure Linda Rief -- teacher, international presenter and author or co-editor of six books on writing -- will guide participants as they learn how to keep reading and writing central in their classrooms. The conference, presented in partnership with SAU 9, takes place from 8:45am to 1:30pm at Kennett High School, North Conway, and includes brunch and a chance to purchase Heinemann books at a 30% discount. Registration is free for educators and parents in SAU 9, $55 for others until March 10 ($65 after), with discounts for Arts Alliance members and college and graduate students. For additional information and to register, click here. To read the October 30 New York Times article on Linda and Oyster River Middle School's response to high-stake testing, click here. Songs, Singing Games & Simple Instruments Workshop: There are only a few spaces left in this workshop on Saturday, March 17, 9am-12noon at the Marion Gerrish Community Center, 39 West Broadway, Derry. The morning of songs and musical activities for preschool and early elementary teachers, child care providers, parents, community program leaders and children's librarians is offered in partnership with VSA NH through our collaborative Arts in Early Learning program, Songs, Singing Games & Simple Instruments explores the rich repertoire of early childhood music, rhymes, counting out chants, finger plays and circle and playground games, and the way that this traditional material promotes language and learning for young children. Cost is $20, $10 for students. Scholarships are available. Register online here. The Junkman Returns! The Family Resource Center in Gorham is partnering with the Arts Alliance to present a three-day residency with Don Knaack, aka The Junkman, who will be working with students in the Project Youth After-School programs and presenting a concert open to the public on March 22. Watch (or call us!) for details. The program is funded in part by the NH State Council on the Arts. Stay Tuned! Caravanserai Continues in April with Amazing Pakistani Folk and World Music: We are proud to present the third component of Caravanserai: A place where cultures meet by introducing one of Pakistan's most beloved contemporary folk singers, Arif Lohar, to New Hampshire audiences. Arif will be joined by talented world music songstress Arooj Aftab in school presentations and public performances around the region. We'll post more details on our website. Schools or community venues interested in hosting a program can call us at 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org. Caravanaserai, funded in part by the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art and managed by Arts Midwest, introduces American audiences to some of the most exciting and dynamic artists from the Muslim world. The Arts Alliance is one of five arts organizations nationwide chosen to participate in the project's pilot year. Please help us spread the word!

Colebrook Area

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. Wednesdays, March 14, 6:30pm - GNWCA Winter Warmers Series Hear as many as three or four groups each night, as well as a variety of solo performers who will range from blues and folk to Celtic, jazz, rock and more. March 14 - Feel the Folk Among the performers lined up are George Jacques, Mark Hanlon and Michele Johnson, with Haze Smith topping it off with some great bluegrass. Tickets are on sale in advance at Fiddleheads in Colebrook or at the door on the night of the concerts. Held at Colebrook Country Club, the series is a fundraiser for the GNWCA. Local performers give their talents freely during the Winter Warmers and Clay & Michelle Hinds of the Colebrook Country Club donate their facility for the series to the GNWCA, also serving up a free buffet to concert-goers. Connecticut River Artisans Group Various locations (603) 237-5500 or (603) 788-4044 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). Cheryl Johnson is the artist of the month at UCVH and Hans Klunder is the artist of the month at CCNH. Francine Bigney, Pat Klinefelter, Hans Klunder, Judi Howcroft, Judi Calhoun and JoAnn Boydston are exhibiting at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center. CRAG members also exhibit at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. For more information about exhibits and schedules, please contact Michele Johnsen at 237-5500 or art@michelejohnsen.com; Deb Sargent at (603) 538-6678 or debsargent@excite.com; Fran Bigney at 237-5208 or Francine@ncia.net. Exhibiting through March 23 - Love CRAG has mounted an art exhibit on the first floor of the old Coos County Courthouse in Lancaster. Thursday, March 15, 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. Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods Shoppe Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm 110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302 www.fiddleheadsusa.com Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums. The fundraising CD, titled The Fireside Fiddlers, Volume 1: Common Fiddle Tunes of Coos County New Hampshire, is available, the sales of which will benefit the new Tillotson Center for performing, visual and heritage arts now being built in Colebrook. Exhibiting Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG) through March 23 - Love Errol Heritage Commission Historical Display Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am Errol Town Hall (first floor) 33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Debra Freedman) www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php The public is invited to enjoy an old photo display, a peek into the rich historic past of the area. The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round); open to the public.

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

Appalachian Mountain Club Programs AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-3811 or 278-4453 www.facebook.com/AppalachianMountainClub Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC encourages Coos County high school students and recent high school graduates to apply for paid internships it is offering related to outdoor recreation, resource conservation and mountain hospitality. The internships are designed to help local youth develop skills and consider locally-based careers in outdoor recreation and related fields. Those interested in applying should contact Chris Thayer, AMC director of North Country programs & outreach at (603) 278-3811 Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs Call for museum days & hours 900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-4372 www.facebook.com/pages/Jefferson-Historical-Society/118993864789538 Collection is housed in an 1868 church on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. Permanent exhibits include early life in Jefferson, the life of Thaddeus Lowe, the Cherry Mountain Slide, and the Waumbek Hotel photographs and memorabilia. Meets first Tuesday of the month at 7pm - May through October meetings held at the Museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome. Whitefield Historical Society Museum By appointment Whitefield Historical Society Museum downstairs in Laconia Savings Bank 22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466 www.whitefieldnh.org/page2.asp Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. Ongoing exhibits are also on display on the first floor of the Mountain View Grand year 'round and are updated periodically.

Berlin/Gorham Area

Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings Saturdays (unless noted otherwise), 8pm Joe Dodge Lodge & AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603) 466-2721 x 8119 www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/ Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. The AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC encourages Coos County high school students and recent high school graduates to apply for paid internships it is offering related to outdoor recreation, resource conservation and mountain hospitality. The internships are designed to help local youth develop skills and consider locally-based careers in outdoor recreation and related fields. Those interested in applying should contact Chris Thayer, AMC director of North Country programs & outreach at (603) 278-3811 Wednesdays, 6pm - International Dinner & Adventure Series A weekly dinner series of international cuisine and related programs, a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local & regional guides, explorers and travelers. Programs begin after dinner. February 29 - Mongolia: Herders, Horses and Eagles, with Richard Cable and Cuisine of Mongolia March 7 - Hiking in the Aragon and Valencia Regions of Spain, with Paul Cunha and Cuisine of Spain March 14 - England-River, Coastal and Country Walking, with Theo and Melanie Stibbons and Cuisine of England March 21 - West of Ireland, with Jack Holmes and Cuisine of Ireland March 28 - Medicine in the Mountains: Teaching and Providing in the Himalayas, with Toby Savage and Cuisine of Nepal All programs are free and open to the public; fee for dinners. The family-style dinner is at 6pm; reservations are recommended; guests may BYOB. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change. WREN Workshops & Technology Classes 52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Thursday, March 1, 6-7pm - Traditional vs. Non-traditional CSA with Cynthia Flores Learn about the history of CSAs: How each model works and the benefits to both the shareholder and the farmers they support. Learn about CSA at Middle Intervale Farm and the history of the farm's seven generations that dates back to the 1790s and remains the family business. Thursdays & Fridays, by appointment - Computer and Web Tutorials 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 from Laura Jamison and learn the basics and beyond in topics such as getting started on Facebook, using Microsoft Publisher, or setting up an email account. Call 723-1004 to set up an appointment. Concert: Master European Guitarist Beppe Gambetta Sunday, March 4, 3pm Gorham Town Hall's Medallion Opera House 20 Park Street, Gorham (603) 466-3322 www.gorhamnh.org Widely acknowledged as one of Europe's foremost guitarists, Italy's Beppe Gambetta is a true master innovator on the acoustic guitar. Even if acoustic flat-picking is unfamiliar to you, Beppe has a style that's memorable both for its deeply emotive tone and its technical brilliance. Tickets are available at Gorham Town Hall, White Mountain Cafe, Saladino's Italian Market and Gorham Middle High School; in Berlin, at Catello and Son Music, and Savoir Flare. Proceeds will benefit the Gorham Police Association's Book Scholarship Fund. Northern Forest Heritage Park Call for hours 942 & 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. Monday, March 5, 5-7pm - North Country Writers' Night Out The New Hampshire Writers' Project Writers' Night Out is a first-Monday-of-the-month gathering of writers in a warm and social setting. This isn't a reading... it is writers discussing 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 this free gathering, held in the Cookhouse. One does not have to be a member of the Writers' Project to attend. For more information, contact George Geers at (603) 785-4811. www.nhwritersproject.org 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, 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. 2012 Series Memberships to over 20 exciting and diverse performances are now on sale. Friday, March 16 - St. Patrick's Day Dinner Celebration At the Town and Country Motor Inn Sunday, March 26, 2pm - World-champion fiddler Richard Wood with Gordon Belcher Upcoming events include The Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band on April 15; Mango Grove Steel Drum Band on April 22 and Sounds of the Seacoast A-Cappella Chorus on May 6. Music in the Great North Woods Venues in Gorham, Berlin, Lancaster and Randolph (603) 466-2865 or (603) 326-3242 (information) www.MusicGNW.org Music in the Great North Woods promotes and supports classical music in New Hampshire's North Country in new as well as existing venues. During the summer months, 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. A new scholarship has been established by Music in the Great North Woods to honor the memory of Donald W. Norton, recently deceased organist for the Berlin United Church of Christ. The Norton Scholarship is designed to give help to anyone, young or old, who would like to study the organ. The length of study is flexible and the prospective organ student can choose any teacher with whom to study. Some piano proficiency will be required and applicants should be able to read music. To contribute to the Norton Scholarship Fund, or to make application for organ study, email, call or contact Music in the Great North Woods, 290 Gorham Hill Road, Gorham, NH 03581, or contact Angela Brown at (603) 723-8238. Sundays, 8pm - Compline A sung service of chant, with candlelight and incense, consisting of psalms, short passages from scripture, a hymn, a canticle, collects and prayers. Open for anyone who wishes to attend, to meditate, to observe, to contemplate in the quiet, and to receive a blessing for a peaceful and restful night. All are welcome to participate. Held at St. Barnabas Episcopal, Berlin. Theatre North Productions & Bingo Night Berlin (603) 723-1004 For more information, contact ljamisongal@gmail.com Fridays, 5:30pm - BINGO! Classic bingo and pull tab tickets at St. Anne's Hall (behind St. Anne's Church), Berlin. Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum Call or email in advance to confirm schedule, depending upon volunteer availability 25 Railroad Street (behind town park), Gorham (603) 466-5338 www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.html Explore the rich history of the town, the area and the railroad through artifacts, photographs, railroad exhibits and equipment, including Baldwin steam engine, B&M diesel engine, Russell snowplow and caboose. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station (used as station until 1968), with a model railroad and unique Crockett-Quinn GTR Railroadania exhibit in railroad boxcars. Most of the museum and several boxcars are handicapped accessible. For more information, or to ensure the Museum will be open when you are in town, call or email the Society. Admission is by donation. Directions: Route 2 and 16 into Gorham (Main Street). Railroad Street is one block south of Main Street and the town common, near the Town Hall. Berlin & Coos County Historical Society Museum Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment) Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center 119 High Street, Berlin (603) 752-4590 or (603) 752-7337 www.berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org 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.

Littleton Area

Programs & Events at The Rocks Estate Open 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, owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (www.forestsociety.org). All are welcome. The Series will return in August. Wednesday, February 29, 7pm - Paul Doscher to Discuss The Balsams' Landscape Forest Society Vice President of Land Protection Paul Doscher will describe the Forest Society's recent efforts to conserve 5,800 acres surrounding the Balsams and the exceptional natural resources that are now protected. The Balsams property contains extensive recreational trails, well managed forests, a pristine pond, and habitat for important and rare species including Peregrine Falcon, American Marten, Bicknell's Thrush and Canada Lynx. Preregistration for this event is requested. For more information or to register, visit www.forestsociety.org/thingstodo or call (603) 224-9945 or 444-6228. WREN Local Works & the Gallery at WREN Daily, 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. Thursday, March 1, 10am-12noon - Twitter for Grownups What's a tweet and why do I want to know? Students will find out what Twitter is all about, how to integrate it into their lives and what it can do for them. Instructor: Brooke Sullivan Thursday, March 1, 6-8pm - Hands-On Digital Photography Workshop Students will learn with Chris Hubble how to compose, shoot and edit their images, using their digital camera to take spectacular photos, regardless of experience. Friday, March 2, 5-7pm - Gallery Opening Reception: Wood and Water Woodblock Prints & Drawings by Naomi Bossom and Watercolor Paintings by Joan Harlowe Free and open to the public. Exhibiting through March 26. Sunday, March 11, 1-3pm - Wings Workshop: Sign Language, with Barb Shuchman Learn some sign language with friends and practice another way to communicate and to think about the world. 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 may contact kristine@wrencommunity.org. Thursday, February 23, 10am-12noon - Marketing Your Business Using Facebook Making connections is essential for making a business grow. Facebook and other social networking sites have become vital platforms for expanding small business. In this workshop participants will set up a Facebook account for their business, explore how they can promote their business, and understand the variety of marketing tools available on Facebook. Instructor: Brooke Sullivan Wednesdays, through March 28, 5-8:30pm - WREN BETA Program, with Brooke Sullivan Are You Ready to BYOB (Be Your Own Boss)? The BETA program integrates the nationally known, award-winning Core Four training curriculum with WREN's own brand of business coaching and networking. This course covers successful strategies for business including marketing, financial management, and operations planning. 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 any time; walk-ins welcome. Mats will be provided for the first class; wear close-fitting comfortable clothes. Call Katrine for fee schedule. (603) 823-7441. St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events & Programs Monday-Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am-5pm 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-8291 www.stjathenaeum.org The Museum's exhibits and extensive Art Gallery, consisting of primarily American and European artists from the late eighteenth century to the middle nineteenth century, are open to the public. Handicap accessible. TD Charitable Foundation recently made a sizable donation to St. Johnsbury Athenaeum in support of their new children's literacy program, the Acorn Club, which brings together several long-standing and very successful children's literacy programs. They include a weekly story-time, a literacy outreach program at local day care centers, and a children's book donation program through the Athenaeum bookstore Second Hand Prose. Saturday, March 3, 12noon-4pm - Scrabble Club - Meets the first Saturday of the month Mondays, March 5 & 19, 6-8pm - Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group Veteran and new writers invited. First and third Monday each month. Contact Bill and Sharon Biddle at (802) 633-2617 or Jenny and John MacKenzie at (802) 592-3138. 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. The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm 28 S Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005 www.lisbonartsgallery.com Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. Interested in becoming a member? Contact Janet Moriarty at jdmoriarty@roadrunner.com or (603) 838-6797. To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at kstevens100@hotmail.com or call 838-6675 or stop by the Gallery. Registration forms are on the Gallery website, as well as at the Gallery. At the present time, 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. Sundays, March 11 & 25, 2-4pm - Knit and Crochet Sessions Attendees are welcome to bring their own projects, learn from others, help someone out or just enjoy their craft. There is no charge or registration required and it's open to all skill levels. Second & fourth Sundays of each month, November-March. Contact Dori Hamilton for instruction or additional information at tvcbaa@roadrunner.com or 838-5149. Wednesday, March 21, 5:30pm - Basket Weaving Classes Take a class, bring home a basket. Class size limited; call the Gallery to sign up in advance. Third Wednesday of every month. 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.bethlehemlibrary.org Saturday, March 17, 9am - Readers Café Book Discussion Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month. The discussion is open to all who have read the book. Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Sit 'N' Knit Bring a current knitting or crocheting project to work on, ask others for help, and share completed projects. All abilities are welcome. Free and open to the public. Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center Monday-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. Mondays, 1pm - Yoga Tuesdays, 1pm - Game Day Lisbon Area Historical Society By appointment Pickwick-Clough Room - Lisbon Public Library 45 School Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146 or 838-2228 www.lisbonareahistory.org Lisbon Area Historical Society meets every other month at the Lisbon Historic Railroad Station and Museum (25 Central Street) at 6:30pm. The public is welcome to attend meetings. The Society's museum in the Pickwick-Clough Room of the Lisbon Public Library is open by appointment and houses a collection of artifacts, correspondence, photographs and genealogy from the early settlers to present day. In addition, the Society continues to display in the Railroad Station a rotating exhibit of interesting historical items from the Society's collections. A unique and distinctive architectural structure built circa 1870 by the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad, this historic station was completely renovated in 2008. Fiddleheads "On the River" Above Millers Cafe and Bakery, adjacent to the Littleton Grist Mill 16 Mill Street, Littleton (603) 444-8044 www.facebook.com/fiddleheadslittleton A retail shoppe featuring fine American Craft along with other quality items produced in the USA, Canada and by Fair Trade producers, Fiddleheads features an on-premise gallery featuring the works of local artisans. Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events By appointment Franconia Heritage Museum (Franconia Town Hall) 553 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (603) 823-5000 www.franconianh.org The non-profit 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 will be displaying artifacts and items throughout the museum's 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings. 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.

Lincoln/Woodstock Area

Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 10am-2pm 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. Exhibiting through April 7 - Community Colors Part of the national Draw On! project (www.drawon.org) whose mission is to celebrate drawing. This exhibit features local students' drawings and paintings on 3ft-wide by 6ft-long panels. These panels are displayed on the walls of the gallery with prompts to assist visitors' creativity. Drawing stations with activities are set up to encourage creativity and exploration of drawing techniques. No charge to attend, donations welcomed. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Saturdays, and February 28-March 2, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio Pull up a bean-bag chair to hear stories read out loud. Selections will include stories from the Curious George series as well as other Rey favorites such as Pretzel, Elizabite, Cicely G and more. Following story time kids will make Curious George and other seasonal crafts that they can take home. All ages welcome. Saturdays, March 3 & 17, 9-10am - Coffee and Birds at the Cottage Enjoy a cup of coffee, the company of neighbors and friends, and the magnificent view out the windows while admiring the variety of birds in Waterville Valley. Tuesday-Thursday, March 13-15, 1-4pm - Watercolor for Beginners Join artist Tamsin Zimbone for this 3-day watercolor workshop for beginners. Tamsin will provide the layout for a landscape scene, and then together, step-by-step, students will paint. All materials included. No experience necessary. Students will leave with a completed painting. Adults and youth ages 15+. Advance registration required. Saturday, March 17, 6-7:30pm - Dark Sky Snowshoe Venture out on snowshoes to explore winter at night! The group will observe winter constellations, listen and look for nocturnal wildlife, and enjoy the crispness of a winter night. Hot cocoa will await the group at the end of our journey along with fireworks in Waterville Valley's Town Square. Bring snowshoes or rent in advance from the Nordic Center in Town Square. Designed for adults and families with youth ages 7+. Transportation provided. Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24 - Acrylic and Mixed Media, with Maryellen Sakura Acrylics are the clean-up friendly alternative to oils. They also have some great characteristics on application techniques. The class will explore imagery on panels but also work to combine the unexpected discoveries in surfaces found and built. This is a time to let loose of preconceptions. Students should bring a great attitude and a work that they admire from a book or magazine. Students will work on 3 panels, not in sequence, but simultaneously. Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Saturday, March 24, 6:30pm - Une Soiree Romantique a Paris The Rey Center's annual fundraising dinner will be held at the Valley Inn of Waterville Valley. Join in for an evening of delicious food, entertainment and a live auction. Saturday, March 24, 7pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the New Hampshire Astronomical Society will be the guides. Adults and families with children ages 5+. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Saturdays, 2-4pm - Curious George Cottage Open Visit the Curious George Cottage, the former summer home of Margret and H.A. Rey, to read Curious George books, try drawing in the style of H.A. Rey, walk the Curious George Nature Trail, stroll through the Mary Bierbrier Community Gardens, relax and take in the view of Mt. Tecumseh, and learn about how the Curious George Cottage is going green. All ages welcome. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Saturdays, 4:30-6pm - Literary Discussion Group An intellectual evening to discuss poems, short stories and essays at the Curious George Cottage. Hors d'oeuvres are potluck; please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance by email and at the Rey Center. Adults. Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us Wednesday, February 29, 5pm- Free Monthly Movie Night Advanced reservations are required; call to reserve a seat and find out what film is being shown. Last Wednesday of each month. Sunday, March 4, 3-9pm - Art Cartel: Taking back the Arts A glorious afternoon/evening of sharing and inspiration through art. The Artists: Kara Anderson Sara Brandt Carper Samantha Dion Lindsay Clark Melissa Maria-Beth Morin Ruby Decastro Fallon Leigh O'Brien Rick Hunt Charlena Knapp Erik Warn Tarrah Robillard Avery Shaughnessy Eileen Koontz. Refreshments provided and music performed by Avery Shaughnessy & Eileen Koontz. Free and open to all. 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. North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre FlexPass Papermill Theatre at Governor's Lodge, Loon Mountain Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-6032 www.PapermillTheatre.org The North Country Center for the Arts' popular Flex Passes are now available. Early Bird Special on sale until March 1. Flex Passes can be used for any 2012 Mainstage performance (excludes Opening Night performances). The 2012 Summer Season has been announced, featuring The Wedding Singer, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and A Grand Night for Singing. Details can be found at www.papermilltheatre.org/whats-new/2012-summer-season/ 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. Tuesday, March 27, 5pm & 6:30pm - Benefit Spaghetti Supper Spaghetti dinner with salad, rolls, dessert & beverage at Elvio's Pizzeria, Main Street Lincoln. Bring your own wine; take out available. Tickets by advance purchase only; tickets available at Lincoln Public Library (745-8159).

Haverhill Area

Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits Office Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement) 75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500 www.alumnihall.org Friendly folks in a beautifully restored, fully accessible historic building offer local and regional recreational, heritage, cultural, travel and resource information for travelers, visitors, newcomers and residents. In addition to its selection of maps and brochures on hiking, biking, cultural events and explorations along the Connecticut River, the Center displays large interpretive panels, sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission, with images and text related to the heritage, land and people of New Hampshire and Vermont's Upper Valley. The Connecticut River Byways Visitor Center also offers gift items, including books, videos and DVDs of the region, and Alumni Hall note cards and T-shirts. Sundays, March 4-25, 2-3pm - Ballroom: Foxtrot/Slow Waltz, with Diane Hopkins Enjoy learning partnering skills that can be used for both foxtrot and waltz rhythms. For the beginner with little or no ballroom dance experience. Singles welcome. Monday, March 5, 7-8pm - Ballroom: East Coast Swing, with Diane Hopkins Fun, exciting and the most useful of the partner dances. Students learn lead and follow skills and basic beginner figures to get them on their way. Singles welcome. Tuesdays, through March 13, 1-3pm - Beginning Watercolor, with Kristine Lingle Learn the basics of watercolor painting, beginning with understanding materials and learning to mix colors. Classes will include demonstrations of watercolor techniques and how to apply these techniques to still life and landscape subjects, while developing individual, self-expressive style. Designed for those with little or no experience, or for lapsed painters who want to jump-start their practice. Tuesdays, through March 13, 5:30-7:30pm - Advanced Beginners Watercolors Kristine Lingle focuses on more advanced study of color, value, composition and perspective, and how to apply these concepts to more challenging subject matter. Demonstrations will include a value study, 1-point & 2-point perspective, and using negative painting in florals and landscapes. Designed for those with some watercolor experience. Saturdays, through April 14 - Creating Comics, with Sam Carbaugh Elementary & Middle School Session, 11:30am-1:30pm and Teen Session, 2-4pm Students will learn the fundamentals of creating comics and telling stories in panel to panel sequence. Learn tricks of the trade from penciling to inks. Students will create their own mini-comic to trade with other students at the end of class. All levels of drawing welcome. Wednesdays, through May 30, 4-5:15pm - Making Choices, Making Dances Explore the creative process with Katherine Ferrier through dance-making. Through exercises and attentive guidance, students will explore a variety of choreographic tools, and experience the joy of translating their personal visions of dance into tangible structures and repeatable forms. Thursdays, through May 30, 5:30-6:30pm - Improvisation, with Katherine Ferrier An experiential laboratory for anyone interested in exploring improvisation as freedom, expression, composition and the integration of body and mind through movement. Students will follow their curiosity and expand their creative impulses. Mondays, 4-5pm (YOUTH CLASS) and Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm (ADULT CLASS) - Intro to Tap Dancing, with Josie Gundy This class will introduce students to classic and contemporary Tap Dance. The class will focus on rhythm tap: learning to be a percussive force behind the music, while learning to relax the legs and feet to create some wonderful sounds. All levels welcome. Mondays, 5:45-6:45pm & Saturdays, 9-10am - Zumba, with Kathy Schiffman Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness workout. No dance experience needed. For more information or to register contact Kathy at 989-3181 or schiffman@charter.net Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm - Dancing Together This is a parent-child dance class for toddlers 18-30 months and their caregivers, led by Katherine Ferrier through a series of fun exercises designed to improve balance, increase coordination and develop body awareness. Children follow along, imitate their adult counterparts and socialize with other toddlers. Moms also get the benefit of a low impact workout with focus on balancing, stretching, and finding a sense of joy in all movement. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Beginning Modern Dance An introduction to contemporary dance techniques, with Katherine Ferrier, designed for students who are new to dance or for experienced movers who want to refresh and renew their approach to healthy whole body dancing. Thursdays, 4-5:15pm - Middle School Modern Movers This fun and lively class with Katherine Ferrier introduces students to a variety of contemporary dance techniques. Students will be encouraged to embrace and hone their own unique movement style while learning basic elements of dance, including rhythm, shape, quality, space and body awareness. Imagination and self-esteem are strengthened through easy to follow exercises in a fun and positive atmosphere. No previous experience is necessary. Saturdays, 10-11am - Pilates Mat Class, with Kathy Schiffman Pilates is a series of exercises that can be modified to meet any fitness level. Exercises are designed to work one's core while improving strength, flexibility, posture and balance. For more information or to register contact Kathy at 989-3181 or schiffman@charter.net Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events Monday-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

Plymouth Area

Pease Public Library Programs & Events Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm 1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 www.peasepubliclibrary.org Tuesday, February 28, 7pm - Book to Movies Discussion: Murder on the Orient Express Frumie Selchen, Director of the Arts Alliance of Northern NH, will facilitate. Books will be available at the Library prior to the discussion. Movie to follow on Tuesday, March 6 Wednesday, February 29, 10:30am - Family Movie: Puss 'n Boots Great for all ages (except children under 3, please). Wednesday, February 29, 1pm - Crafting For kids grades 1 and up, along with some activities for parents and younger children, too. Please register in advance. Tuesday, March 6, 7pm - Book Discussion Movie Production Showing: Murder on the Orient Express Mondays, March 12 & 26, 7pm - Community Knitting Group Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. First and third Mondays each month (usually). Contact: Nancy Conklin, 536-4499 Tuesday, March 13, 7pm - The Old Man of the Mountain, Substance and Symbol Maggie Stier presents the story of the Old Man of the Mountain, the story of NH itself. Select Thursdays, 7pm - Spring Lecture Series: View of a Changing World Series of five topics related to the rapidly changing world. Sponsored by The Young Ladies Library Association. All presentations are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. March 22 - What Will They Think of Next: The Expanding World of Technology Presenter: Michael Davidson, Information Technology at PSU Lamson Library March 29 - Improving your Odds for a Healthier Future Presenter: Heather Tallman Ruhm, MD at Center of Integrative Medicine, Concord Mondays, 10:30am - Come Read to Willow Tuesdays, 10am - Toddler Story Time Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays, 10am - Preschool Story Time (registration required) Online resources - 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 & centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village, The Fells, Museum of NH History, Polar Caves, Shepherd-McAuliffe Discovery Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Wright Museum of WWII and Currier Art Museum, among others. PSU & Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm Plymouth State University & Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth (603) 535-5000 (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. For more information, visit www.plymouth.edu/graduate/heritage/historic_preservation_certificate.html. March 1-June 30 - Principles of Historic Preservation* March 6-June 5 - Preservation Planning and Management March 7-May 9 - Archaeological Methods Thursday-Saturday, March 8-10 - Second Annual Plymouth Tournées French Film Festival Five films & discussion, supported by a grant from the French American Cultural Exchange. Details can be found at www.plymouth.edu/news/five-french-films-free-at-psu-march-8-10/. Free, at Hyde Hall Room 120. Monday, March 19, 7pm - New Hampshire Poetry Out Loud Semi-Final Competition The goal of the national Poetry Out Loud competition and its accompanying curriculum is to encourage the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance. The program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. Poetry Out Loud is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Free and open to the public. www.nh.gov/nharts/programservices/POL/2012/index.htm At Boyd Hall, 23 Highland Street Silver Center for the Arts events: Tickets on sale now for the 2011-2012 Silver Series. Call or visit the box office for a greater choice of seats and fewer fees, or buy online. Thursday, March 1, 7pm - Eagle Pond Authors' Series: Rosanna Warren Warren is the author of four collections of poetry. Poet Anthony Hecht said Warren "lives in our tarnished, everyday, ramshackle world of loss, anguish and sacrifice, but she inhabits almost as vividly a realm of classic purity; and in some of her best, most moving poems, she dwells in both regions at once, and within, as it seems, the same breath." 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 to the PSU campus. All readings are free (ticket required from Silver Center) and are followed by a reception and book signing at Smith Recital Hall. Information about the Eagle Pond Authors' Series is available at www.plymouth.edu/silver/events/eaglepond.html. Thursday-Saturday, March 8-10 at 8pm, Saturday, March 10 at 2pm and Sunday, March 11 at 3pm - PSU Theatre: Twelfth Night The Department of Music, Theatre and Dance presents Shakespeare's festive riot of mischief-making and misplaced desire-perhaps the greatest romantic comedy of all time. At Hanaway Theatre. Saturday, March 10 - Contemporary Piano Festival The daylong program for pianists currently in grades 9-12 includes a 9am competition, seminars and classes, and a concert by PSU piano students & winners of the morning competition at 3:15pm. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend all events. The competition and the afternoon concert are free and open to the public (tickets not required). Monday, March 12, 7pm - Sidore Lecture Series: The Gap between Rich and Poor The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison: Inequality, Corporate Power and Crime Paul Leighton will discuss the link between the distribution of economic resources and crime, based on famed criminologist John Braithwaite's argument that inequality worsens both crimes of poverty, which are motivated by need and structural humiliation, and crimes of wealth, which are motivated by greed and unaccountability. 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, visit www.plymouth.edu/sidore/ Thursday, March 15, 7pm - Truth Values: One Girl's Romp Through MIT's Male Math Maze Created by Gioia De Cari as a response to former Harvard President Lawrence Summers' suggestion that women are less represented than men in the sciences because of "innate gender differences." De Cari brings to life more than 30 characters in a funny and deeply touching performance. At Hanaway Theatre Tuesday, March 27 - All New England Jazz Festival Students from New England high schools join PSU musicians and guest conductor Chris Vadala, director of the jazz studies program at the University of Maryland School of Music, for a day of workshops and rehearsals, concluding with a 5pm concert in Hanaway Theatre. Plymouth Regional Senior Center Old Plymouth Railroad Depot 8 Depot Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1204 or (603) 536-9639 or (603) 536-2090 www.gcscc.org/plymouth.asp Located in a beautiful, renovated railroad depot, the Center offers a continuous and full schedule of activities, and all are welcome. Monday, March 5, 10:30am - Poetry Reading Attendees can bring their own poem or some of their favorites to share in an informal setting. First Monday of the month. Wednesday, March 7, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class (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 Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center Exhibits Karl Drerup Art Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm & Wednesday, 10am-8pm 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, the Karl Drerup Gallery is located on the first floor of the Draper and Maynard Building. 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. Tuesday, March 6, 4-6pm - Gallery Opening: Lee Misenheimer's Redeemers Based in Brooklyn, NY, Lee Misenheimer creates visually intense drawings, sometimes under the pseudonym "Destroy Rock City." Using simple materials-a lead pencil, a ballpoint pen-Misenheimer creates complex drawings with intense detail. Exhibiting through April 7 at Silver Center. Tuesday, March 13, 4-6pm - Gallery Opening Reception: PSU Juried Student Exhibition Students from all levels of achievement share their work, providing a glimpse of the process of transformation PSU students experience as they mature as artists. Professional jurors judge the student submissions, which include works in a variety of media such as painting, drawing, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Exhibiting through April 7 at Karl Drerup Art Gallery. Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists Daily, 10am-6pm Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center 73 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 information. Art for Veterans The proceeds from the fund-raising efforts this year will go toward providing art and craft demonstrations, classes and workshops that will be offered to all veterans at no charge. The schedule, that will begin in March and run throughout the year, will include painting, drawing, blacksmithing, woodworking, digital photography, print-making, fly tying and more. The presenters of all the demos and classes will be local artists and artisans, some of whom are members of Artistic Roots. The sessions will take place in Plymouth at two venues: the Whole Village Family Resource Center on Highland Street and at the Artistic Roots Gallery. Thursdays, beginning March 8, 9am-12noon - Thursday Morning Watercolors These weekly sessions with Cheryl Johnson are intended for beginning watercolorists. Typical subjects include landscapes, wildlife, structures and still lifes, with emphasis on learning techniques, including brushwork, color mixing, composition, and basic skills. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Preregistration is encouraged, because space is limited to 8 students in each session. Ages: Teens, Adult Thursdays, beginning March 8, 1-4pm - Watercolor, with Cheryl Johnson These weekly watercolor classes for advanced beginner and intermediate painters are held every Monday evening. A different challenge will be presented each week, with the main emphasis on learning techniques students can use to improve their watercolor skills. Typical subjects include landscapes, wildlife, structures and still lifes. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Preregistration is encouraged, because space is limited to 8 students in each session. Ages: Teens, Adult Saturdays, 9am-2pm and Sundays 1-4pm, March 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & April 1 - Woodworking Class: Build a Cherry Side Table All the materials and instruction needed to build an heirloom quality cherry side table. This class will cover dimensioning wood, mortise & tenon joinery, leg tapering, finishing techniques & more. Held at Eric Johnson's Furniture in Campton. Maximum 3 students Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm - Weekly Watercolor Adventures Watercolor classes with Cheryl Johnson for advanced beginner and intermediate painters. A different challenge will be presented each week, with the main emphasis on learning techniques to improve watercolor skills. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Preregistration is encouraged. Class limited to 10, Ages: Teens, Adult Upon request - Jewelry and Scarf Making Classes, with Patti Burlingame Basic Beading, Wire-Winding, Leather Wrap Bracelets, and Nuno Scarves will be scheduled when enough students have signed up. Call or stop by if interested and to be placed on the list. Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows 118 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonboro (603) 253-7513 www.estellensmith.com Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Estelle also offers private art lessons. Sign up now for 2012 Watercolor Workshop World renowned watercolor artist Lian Quan Zhen returns to Castle in the Clouds August 14-17. Friendly to artists of all skill levels. For more information, visit www.estellensmith.com/LianQuanZhen_2ndPressRelease.pdf. Campton Historical Society Programs and Events Thursdays, 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. Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art By chance or appointment only 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. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Contemporary Art Exhibits By appointment 69 Maple Street (Route 113N), Center Sandwich (603) 284-7728 www.patricialaddcarega.com Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery exhibits art in all media by leading contemporary artists. The Gallery shows an eclectic collection of figurative and abstract work that focuses on originality and innovation. Located in a large barn built in 1825, the ample space provides an excellent venue for two and three dimensional work. To learn more about us, visit the website.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

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