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Late Spring - Issue 120

May 24-June 20, 2012

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	Alliance News & Partner Programs Colebrook Area Lancaster/Whitefield Area Berlin/Gorham Area Mount Washington Valley Littleton Area Lincoln/Woodstock Area Haverhill Area Plymouth Area

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Coffees with CONFR in North Conway and Littleton: Join the Conference on Fund Raising at a free Coffee on Thursday, May 24, 8:30-10am at M&D Productions, Willow Place Mall, North Conway, or Monday, June 4, 8-9:30am at AHEAD, Main Street, Littleton. In Conway, the topic is fundraising software. Contact Betsey Harding, BetseyH44@gmail.com or (603) 264-9068 to register. In Littleton, the topic is Working with Our Boards to Build Bequests Programs. Contact Heather Porter, hporter@homesahead.org or (603) 444-1377 x1012 to register.

Save the Date for Free NH Labor Law Workshop: The NH Center for Nonprofits will present everything you need to know to be able to coast through a Labor Inspection with no violations. Tuesday, May 29, 9-11:30am at White Mountains Community College, Littleton. Free, but registration required. Click for details.

Register for Traditional Arts Conference: Traditional artists in all media -- craftspeople, musicians, dancers, etc. -- have a unique opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and build a stronger community at the Traditional Arts Conference offered by the NH State Council on the Arts. The conference is being held from 9am to 4pm on Saturday, June 9 at the McLane Center at the NH Audubon Society, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord. Barry Bergey, director of the Folk Arts Program at the National Endowment for the Arts, will open the conference. There is no charge for the conference but space limitations require everyone to preregister by Friday, June 1. Contact Julianne Gadoury at julianne.gadoury@dcr.nh.gov or at (603) 271-0791 8:30am to 1:30pm.

Shaping Our Heritage Exhibit Celebrates Traditional Arts Apprenticeships: Shaping Our Heritage is an opportunity to learn more about the important craft, music and dance traditions being preserved by talented artists in New Hampshire. The exhibit features artwork by Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grant master artists and apprentices, and photographs of artists in their workshops and communities. June 11 to July 20, 8:30am-4:30pm, Map Gallery, State Library, Concord. Find more information and a schedule of events at www.nh.gov/nharts.

Save the dates -- October 19 & 20 -- for NH's annual Arts in Education conference! Mark your calendars for "Opening Minds to the Arts, Investing in Arts Education for a New Generation," the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts' annual, statewide Arts in Education Partnership Conference, which will be held in Lebanon, NH, this year. Conference keynote will be Sandra Ruppert, Director of the National Arts Education Partnership. The conference focus will be on best practices, new research and strategies for building a network ifor arts learning, and creativity and innovation opportunities for all students and youth. Workshop RFPs and registration materials will be posted in June.



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country We're sneaking up on the longest day of the year, and all of those extra daylight hours are welcome because they mean we can pack more fun into each day. Looking for some ideas of what to do? Check out this e-bulletin for great cultural and arts activities all around the region that will appeal to you and every member of your family. Enjoy! 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. The e-bulletin lists the events and programs of Arts Alliance member organizations, businesses and artists. If you would like us to list your events, we invite you to 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. During the spring and summer, 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 June 21-July 18, is June 12.

Alliance News & Partner Programs

Upcoming Arts Alliance and Partner Programs Today through Friday! Inflatable Sculpture Project with Kennett High Art Students: Intermedia artist C.M. Judge has spent the past three days as Artist in Residence at Kennett High School through a partnership with the Arts Alliance. She has been working on a collaborative inflatable sculpture project with Art 2 students and their teacher Sandy Hall. Weather permitting, the public is invited to view -- and walk through -- the sculpture they have produced, today, Wednesday, May 23, from 1:30 to 2:30pm and from 9am to 2pm on May 24 and 25, we. C.M. Judge's video installations, drawings, paintings and multimedia works have been exhibited widely in the U.S. and abroad. Her educational mission is to empower young people to express their spirited common goodness through art by creating public art for their communities. Call us at 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org to learn more. TONIGHT! Errol Consolidated School Celebrates Music and Art: Community members are invited to an evening of music and art beginning at 6pm Wednesday, May 23 at the Errol Town Hall. Students at the Errol Consolidated School will perform with mentor Patrick Ross, who has been working with them for the past several months, teaching them how to play a variety of instruments. In addition to the musical program, there will be an art exhibit showing student work. Everyone is welcome -- call the school at (603) 482-3341 with any questions. "Sound Medicine: Music for Healing and Comfort" Workshops in Berlin and Colebrook: We're pleased to partner once again with Concord Hospital's Professional Practice and Development and Therapeutic Arts and Activities Services in presenting "Sound Medicine: Music for Healing and Comfort" workshops. If you are a health-care professional -- physician, nurse, administrator -- or a hospice worker, volunteer or musician interested in learning about how live therapeutic music helps ease the challenges of illness and hospitalization, please join us on Tuesday, May 29, at 12noon in the Lecture Room at Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin, or at 7pm in the Conference Room, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, Colebrook as Alice Kinsler, Manager of Concord Hospital's Therapeutic Arts & Activity Services, and Certified Music Practitioner Emily Mills share their experience. The workshop is approved for 1 Nursing Contact Hour. Preregistration is appreciated: contact Claudette Morneau in Berlin (603-326-5630, claudette.morneau@avhnh.org) or Robin Hawes in Colebrook (603-388-4299, rhawes@ucvh.org) to register. The workshops are made possible through the support of the NH State Council on the Arts; the Colebrook workshop is presented in partnership with the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Download a Berlin flyer here or a Colebrook flyer here. Layers of Learning Workshops Connect Teaching Artists with Schools: Teaching artists in all disciplines -- and at all levels of experience -- are invited to a workshop designed to help them connect more effectively with schools, addressing their artistic goals while taking into account schools' needs and requirements. The workshop, led by teaching eco artist Cynthia Robinson, is presented in partnership with the New England Consortium of Artist-Educators and the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, and is being offered May 30 at Sanctuary Arts, Eliot, Maine. Cost is $20. Click here to learn more and to register. Using Facebook Well: This hands-on workshop is specifically geared towards cultural and heritage organizations and creative businesses. If your organization or business already has a Facebook business page, but you feel like you're not using it to its full potential, this workshop is for you! Christine Halvorson, the social media strategist at Louis Karno & Company Communications in Concord, will walk you through a series of "best practices" for a Facebook business page, including how to get the most out of the new design, the types of content most likely to be shared, when to post, using your time efficiently and other strategies. Bring your laptop for a few hands-on exercises and be ready to get your questions answered. The workshop will be held on Friday, June 8, from 10:30am-12noon at Rivergreen Resort, Lincoln. Bring a lunch if you'd like to stay and talk after the workshop. FREE for Arts Alliance member organizations; $10/participant for nonmembers. Register online by clicking here. Weeks Act Legacy Trail Offers a New Tour of the White Mountains by Car, Computer or Phone: The Weeks Act Legacy Trail is a new, self-guided tour of the White Mountains; you can check it out at www.weekslegacy.org. Helping travelers along the way are an audio tour and print tour as well as an online virtual tour and mobile tour customized for smart phones. Named after The Weeks Act, the watershed conservation legislation of 1911 that led to the creation of the National Forest System, the tour spans 100 miles and stops at 40 signature White Mountain destinations, categorized by eight themes: Art and Literature, Conservation History, Ecology and Nature, History and Cultural Heritage, Kids and Families, Recreation, Scenery and Photographic Opportunities and Water. Each site is fun to visit on its own; together, they contribute to a meaningful understanding of the past, present and potential future of these protected lands The Arts Alliance is proud to be part of the planning team -- let us know what you think about the tour!

Colebrook Area

Errol Consolidated School Celebrates Music and Art Wednesday, May 23, 6pm Errol Town Hall Errol (603) 482-3341 (information) Community members are invited to an evening of music and art. Students at the Errol Consolidated School will perform with mentor Patrick Ross, who has been working with them for the past several months, teaching them how to play a variety of instruments. In addition to the musical program, there will be an art exhibit showing student work. Everyone is welcome 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. Monday, May 28, 7pm - GNWCA presents The Forge, featuring Scottish harpist/vocalist Maeve Gilchrist. Irish music quartette The Forge will be appearing at the Colebrook Country Club. Maeve Gilchrist, Anna Colliton, Cara Frankowicz and Nicole Rabata have been called North America's most powerful new traditional Irish music group. Tickets are now on sale at Fiddleheads at 110 Main Street in Colebrook and at the door on the night of the concert. 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). Judi Calhoun 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. Thursday, June 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. 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 in Colebrook. 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. Exhibiting Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG)

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

Tickets on Sale for Weathervane Summer Theatre Box Office opens June 21 389 Lancaster Road (Route 3N), Whitefield (603) 837-9322 www.weathervanetheatre.org Professional main stage shows in an alternating/rotating calendar that offers a different show almost every night. Check website for audience age appropriateness of each show (www.weathervanetheatre.org/wordpress/?p=131). 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

WREN Workshops & Technology Classes 52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Thursday, May 24, 5:30pm - Who is Your Board of Directors? with Cimbria Badenhausen This solution-focused presentation and discussion will help participants refine their thoughts about their board's strengths and weaknesses. How do directors encourage board members to contribute more? How do they see themselves? How do directors engage them in fundraising and visioning rather than micromanaging? Participants are encouraged to bring their board members with them. Participants should come with specific issues and questions in mind, and leave with tools and ideas that can be used to inspire and engage one's vision team. Thursday, May 31, 5:30pm - "Art at the Market" Project Workshop, with Carol Walker Participants should bring their favorite stash of materials, pictures, fabric, paint, stamps and collage their way towards creating a work of art. Space is limited, register in advance. Workshop is free, bring a snack to share. Can be used to submit to Art at the Market event in July. Thursday, June 21, 5:30-7:30 pm - Color Therapy Brighten the day and relate to the response to color by creating a piece of art. 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. 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 May 26 - Seasons of the White Mountains Take a visual journey along trails, brooks and beautiful vistas of the White Mountains through each season of the year. Join Dave Smith for his two part program. "History of the White Mountain" chronicles three popular historical stories, The legend of Mt Chocorua, Darby Field and the Willey Family. These three subjects are at the beginning in the middle and at the end of the presentation, and in between Smith will add other historical events that took place in the time of the early settlers in New Hampshire. Sunday, May 27 - Tales from the Trail Approximately 2,000 people a year attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, and only 10% (150-200) who start make it the whole way. Join AMC Volunteer Pete Lane for a presentation on his 2001-2002 Appalachian Trail hike. 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. Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum Opening Memorial Day weekend, 10am-3pm, depending upon volunteer availability. Call or email in advance to confirm schedule 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. 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. Saturday, June 2, 1pm - Todd Wellington: The King of Silly Family fun with unicycle, juggling and more for the children. Sunday, June 10, 4pm - RP Hale, Master Harpsicordist Thursday, June 21, 7pm - Justin McKinney NH's top nationally-touring comedian/storyteller. 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. Visit the colorful Heritage Gardens - Stop by and browse through the Gardens for photo opportunities or just to relax. The restoration of the historic gardens and enhancement of the entrance to the Logging Camp Interpretive Center with colorful inviting gardens has been the Heritage Garden Club's focus.Anyone who has some time and an interest in gardening can call the Park to volunteer. Sunday, June 3 - Cultural/Heritage Festival A full day of festivities for all ages, centered on cultural foods from Canadian, German, Irish, Italian, Native American, Norwegian, Russian and Scandinavian heritages. Chefs from local restaurants, along with volunteers, will prepare foods from all of the various cultures. Two great performers, Tim Dion and Patrick Ross will provide the entertainment. Awesome antique cars will be presented by North Country Classics Car Club. There will be artisans, crafts, farmers market and more. There is no admission fee to walk through the Park. Food tickets may be purchased at the Cookhouse. More info at www.northernforestheritage.org/cf_main.htm. Monday, June 4, 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 Saturday, June 16, 9am - River Day Festival & WINGZILLA Bring family and friends for a day-long celebration on the banks of the Androscoggin River. There will be a "Family Fun Float" and all are invited to show their ingenious floating creations and float down the river from Nansen Wayside to the Park. There will also be a Canoe/Kayak race. Children's activities include games, farm animals, arts & crafts, log rolling, metal fishing contests and face painting. Additionally, there will be several environmental science exhibits. In conjunction with River Day, WINGZILLA is an all-day fun occasion, including a Barbeque Chicken Wing Cook-Off Competition and "Luck of the Draw" Horseshoe Tournament. Free admission to the park. Details can be found at www.northernforestheritage.org/rd_main.htm 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. Sunday, June 10, 4pm - Master Organ Series: RP Hale, Organist/Harpsichordist St. Kieran's historic Hook and Hastings organ, Mexican music, Interactive Concert, St. Kieran Arts Center, Berlin White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Exhibits and Events Daily, 7am-4pm 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/ Purchase tickets for the upcoming Doyle Dykes concert on Friday, June 22, 7pm at the Medallion Opera House, Gorham. Dykes is widely considered to be one of the best finger-picking guitarists anywhere. He's toured around the world, played at the Grand Ole Opry, and even had a guitar named for him. 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. 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

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. Exhibiting through May 28 - "Clay Lines" and "Following the Thread" Pottery by Virginia Kirschner and Mixed Media & Textiles by Katherine Ferrier Norwich, VT potter Virginia Kirschner makes functional yet decorative bowls, vases and platters that are characterized by ornate carving on the outside surfaces. Katherine Ferrier's new mixed media textile quilts juxtapose fabrics, words and found objects with hand stitching and visible seams. Free and open to the public. Thursday, May 24, 7pm - Gallery Talk Textile Artist Katherine Ferrier will be giving a free gallery talk about her work currently exhibited at the Gallery at WREN. Following the Thread features over 12 of her improvisational quilts, as well as smaller applique pieces in embroidery hoops. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Saturday, May 26 - Bethlehem Local Works Market Opens Cooking Demo with samples by Bailiwicks at 11am. Music by Katie Rose from 12noon-2pm. Vendor registration forms can be downloaded at www.wrencommunity.org/localworks/registration.php. For info, call Laurie Brewer at (603) 305-1297. Thursdays, May 31-July 26 (no class July 5), 9am-12noon - Summer BETA Program Why wait until Fall to start a business or boost your bottom line? Full scholarships available for all local residents. No one will be turned away from the opportunity to participate in this important business training course. For information or to register, please email or call WREN at 869-9736. Friday, June 1, 5-7pm - Gallery Opening Reception: "Gathering Light" and "Transitions" Photographs by Frank Kaczmarek and Watercolor Paintings by Debbie Aldrich Transitions is a metaphor for the seasons of life: landscapes and the extremes of the seasons of summer and winter, birth and death, with koi fish representing later life passages, and florals which burst forth with color, joy and beauty. Gathering Light looks closely at how nature reveals emerging patterns that are at once both part of and distinct from the underlying web of relationships existing in nature. Exhibiting through June 25. Friday, June 8, 10am-12noon - Basic Pinterest Technology Series with Brooke Sullivan. Please preregister. Thursday, June 14, 7pm - There will be a gallery talk with the artists of Gathering Light and Transitions in the Gallery. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. Friday, June 15, 10am-12noon - Basic Facebook for Businesses Technology Series with Brooke Sullivan. Please preregister. 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. By appointment - Computer/Web Tutorials 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) 869-9736 to set up an appointment. Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org Friday-Tuesday, 7:30 and Wednesday, 5:30pm (2 for 1 night) - Movies Friday, May 25, 8pm - Toubab Krewe, with special guest Donkilo! Afro Funk Orkestra Toubab Krewe, the vibrant instrumental powerhouse creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. Donkilo! Afro Funk Orkestra presents a distinct and unique new fusion of funk, jazz, Afro-beat and West African rhythms, combining traditional instruments like the Fula flute, 10-string kamalen'goni and djembe, with drums, guitar, bass, sax and more. Saturday, June 16, 8pm - The Rogues Renowned for their musical skill, quick wit and engaging stage show, The Rogues were voted #1 out of 63 Celtic Bands from around the world. For nearly two decades, the performances of this CeltRock folk classical group have electrified audiences on two continents. Doors open, with refreshments, at 7pm. Coffee with CONFR: Build Bequest Programs with Your Board Monday, June 4, 8-9:30am AHEAD office 163 Main Street, Littleton www.confr.org Working with our Boards to Build Bequests Programs, facilitated by Linda Gray (New Hampshire Charitable Foundation) Participants should bring a sample of a compelling bequest program advertisement from a charitable organization of their choice. Coffees with CONFR (Council on Fundraising) provide networking and peer learning opportunities in regions throughout the state. There are no formal presenters. Participants come with success stories, questions and requests for new ideas of their colleagues. Coffees are hosted by participants on a rotating basis. One may attend a coffee in any region, whether or not they live or work in that region. RSVP: Heather Porter from AHEAD, hporter@homesahead.org or (603) 444-1377 x1012 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, June 16, 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. 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. Wednesday, June 20, 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. 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 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. 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. Friday, May 25, 7pm - Routes to Africa: One Path to Education in Africa A thought-provoking lecture by Donald Amuah, a nongovernmental organizational leader (NGO) from Ghana. He will share his knowledge of the history of Ghana and how it has influenced his experiences as a NGO leader addressing social issues in his country. His discussion will focus on the importance of education for the young of Ghana and the efforts of nonprofit organizations to improve access to educational opportunities. For adults and teens 15+. There is no charge to attend this program; donations are welcome. Saturday, May 26, 8am - Investigating Pond Life at the Youth Fishing Derby Rey Center staff will be exploring pond life with participants of the "Casting for Kirby" Youth Fishing Derby. Discover the variety of invertebrates and amphibians that call Corcoran Pond home. All ages welcome. Included with Fishing Derby registration. Contact the Waterville Valley Recreation Department for more information (603) 236-4695. Exhibiting May 26-July 1 - Impressions of Africa This exhibit includes African art, portraying the diversity of color, style and expression found in African life, culture and environment. Included in the exhibit are paintings by two Tanzanian artists Riziki Kateya and Robert Aswani, African wildlife photography by local photographer Willey Peckham, and photos & paintings of the people and music of Ghana by local artist Dave Kobrenski. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs. This unique exhibit is made possible because of the Center's collaboration with another nonprofit, Routes to Africa. To learn more, visit their website at www.routestoafrica.org. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Saturday, May 26, 6pm - Baskets for Africa Raising awareness and funds to support education abroad and at home, a public reception will be held at the home of Chris Bierbrier, Founding President of Routes to Africa and Rey Center Board Member. Donald Amuah and Chris will share their experiences in Ghana, creating Routes to Africa. Guests will have an opportunity to purchase a basket, made by Ghanan craftspeople, to support the sending of one Ghanan child to school for a full year. Registration required. Sunday, May 27, 9am-1pm - Garden Volunteer Day Help wake-up the perennial beds around the Curious George Cottage and prepare the Mary Bierbrier Community Garden plots for planting, while enjoying the company of neighbors and friends. Lunch will be provided. Bring rakes, hand tools, work gloves, water, sunscreen and bug spray. Advanced registration is requested. Sunday, May 27, 6:30-8:30pm - Opening Reception: Impressions of Africa Live music by Landaya, presenting a unique selection of traditional West African rhythms and songs. Open and free to the public, with donation accepted. Fridays, June 1 & 15, 8-9:30am - Valley Bird Walks Join Rey Center staffers for weekly bird walks around Waterville Valley. No experience necessary; bring binoculars and a bird field guide if available. Ages: Adults and families with youth ages 8+. Fridays, through June 8, 8am-2pm - Phenology Watchers: Citizen Scientists on Mount Tecumseh Join Rey Center research staff each Friday to learn about the role of plant phenology (plant life phases, such as bud-burst and leaf elongation) in understanding the impacts of climate change, participate in data collection, and learn about the ecology of the northeastern forest. Spend an hour or stay for the whole experience. Preregistration required. Tuesday, June 12, 9:30am-3:30pm and Wednesday, June 13, 9:30am-12:30pm - Acrylic and Mixed Media Workshop, with Maryellen Sakura Acrylics, the clean-up friendly alternative to oils, have some great characteristics in application techniques. Explore imagery on panels but also work to combine the unexpected discoveries in surfaces found and built. Materials are included with the registration fee; advance registration required. Adults and youth ages 15+. Saturday, June 16, 8:30-10:30pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights Join in during the new moon for monthly stargazing nights at the H.A. Rey Observatory. Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the NH Astronomical Society will be the guides. Bring warm layers to wear and binoculars if available. Designed for adults and families with children ages 4+. There is no charge to attend; donations are welcome. This program will also be held on July 14, August 18, September 15, October 13, November 10 and December 15. Tuesdays, June 19 & 26 and Thursdays, June 21 & 28, 6-9pm and Saturday, June 23, 9am-12noon - Paper Mache Workshops, with Artist Don Hundgen Turn balloons, recycled packaging, cardboard and newspaper into masks, funny heads, turtles, elephants, hats, helmets... The main objective is to have fun and learn a craft technique. Adults and youth ages 15+. All materials are provided, advance registration required. Every other Wednesday, 9-11:30am - Water Watchers Volunteer Monitoring Session Volunteer with Water Watchers and conduct water quality monitoring in Waterville Valley. New volunteers are welcome to join the program at any time. Adults and youth ages 8+. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Saturdays, 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, 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 Exhibiting June & July - Original Oil Paintings and Print Renditions by Nancy Griswold Featuring a preview to the series of oil paintings titled Power of Place in The White Mountains and a few Print Renditions of North Woodstock, New Hampshire. www.nancy-griswold.artistwebsites.com Saturday May 26, 9am-2pm - Friends of Lincoln Library Annual Plant Sale Support the Lincoln Library. All plants are from local gardens. Anyone who would like to donate plants can call the Library - staff will help you dig them up. Wednesday, May 30, 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. 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. 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.

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. Friday, May 25, 7:30pm - Classicopia Classicopia presents "An American Affair" with violinist Tim Schwarz and pianist Daniel Weiser. Music by Amy Beach, Copland, Bernstein and some virtuosic Variations on Yankee Doodle. Tickets available at the website. Exhibiting through May 28 - Progressions A group exhibition of new work by the painters of the Tuesday night Watercolor Class. This month marks a year that emerging artists from around the region have developed their skills through classes and workshops led by Kristine Lingle. 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 31, 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 Haverhill Historical Society Events By appointment Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum 58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5978 www.town.haverhill.nh.us/historicalsociet.html Thursday, June 14, 7pm - General Fitz John Porter - Hero or Coward? How does a man from Portsmouth, who seemed destined for greatness, struggle to restore his reputation after humiliating public defeat? An examination with Dr. Kimberly Alexander and Dr. Dane A. Morrison of one of the most notorious scandals of the Civil War. All lectures are free and open to the public. Held at the Ladd Street Schoolhouse, Route 10 & County Road. Contact: John Page 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. Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music Tuesdays, 1pm - Nifty Needlers Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group Thursdays, 9am - Art Class Fridays, 1pm - Exploring Nature's Fields Recognizing, gathering and cooking wild plants with Diane Goins

Plymouth Area

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; class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. 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. Saturday, May 26, 9am-1pm - 2nd Annual Plant Sale Held on the front lawn of the Plymouth Congregational Church, rain or shine. This is an important fundraiser for the Cooperative and any donations are greatly appreciated. Saturday, June 2, 10am-1pm - First Saturday Jewelry Workshop, with Patti Burlingame Learn everything from basic bead stringing, application of clasps, basic wirework, using of headpins, to more advanced wire techniques. Each class will give students the opportunity to create a piece of their choice. For the more advanced students, a particular piece of jewelry will be created with more advanced techniques. Students will bring any tools and beads they have. The instructor will provide other materials. First Saturday of every month. Maximum 6 students; minimum of 3. Tuesday, June 5, 5-8pm - Open House The Cooperative would like to invite all area artists to meet its current members, view the gallery, have some wine and food, and talk art. Art for Veterans The proceeds from the Center's 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 runs throughout the year, and can be found at www.artisticroots.com/av-classes.php. Participants will be asked to preregister, even though there is no fee, since a minimum of 3 participants is required for each class, and because space will be limited for some of the activities. The sessions will be held at the Artistic Roots Gallery, which is fully handicap accessible. Tuesday, June 5, 6-9pm - Needle Felting 1, with Heather Baldwin Saturday, June 9, 11am-4pm - Woodworking Demo & Hands On, with Eric Johnson Saturday, June 9, 2-5pm - Flame Worked Glass, with Lynn Haust 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 Thursdays, 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, 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 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. 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. Friday, May 25, 4pm - Free Dinner and Dancing Each year the students from the PSU Social Work Club put on a great dinner and dance with live music. This event is open to all Seniors. Wednesday, June 6, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class First Wednesday each month Mondays, 9am - Wood Carving Class Beginners are welcome. Those with tools should bring them or come by and see what it's all about. Mondays, 10am - Tai Chi Tuesdays, 8:30am - Print Making Wednesdays, 8:30am - Gentle Yoga Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists Wednesdays, 9am - Computer Classes 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, 9:30am - Line Dancing Art by Nancy Griswold at Cafe Monte Alto 85 Main Street, Plymouth www.nancy-griswold.artistwebsites.com New Hampshire, North Country Print Renditions and Still Life Oil Paintings at the Cafe for the whole month of June. Have a great cup of coffee and enjoy local and Northern New England Scenes. Show open whenever the Cafe is. For more information, call (603) 536-2524 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 Mondays, June 4 & 18, 7pm - Community Knitting Group Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. First and third Mondays each month (usually). Contact: Nancy Conklin, 536-4499 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. Through June 5 - Preservation Planning and Management* Through June 30 - Principles of Historic Preservation 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. The Box Office is closed through June 10. New Hampshire Master Chorale's Wine Tasting and Live & Silent Auctions Saturday, June 16, 4-7pm Plymouth State University Welcome Center and Ice Arena Plymouth (603) 387-3466 (information) www.nhmasterchorale.org Many varied and exciting prizes will be available, including a private gourmet Chinese dinner for up to 24, a scenic flight across the Lakes Region for two, and the exclusive chance for the NH Master Chorale to perform at the top bidder's holiday party. Another unique prize is a "portrait" song written specifically for the top bidder or their loved one. Composer-in-Residence, Dr. Jonathan Santore, will create a composition capturing the spirit of the portrait subject and the winner will receive a printed copy and recording of the work. The Wine Tasting event will also feature the drawing for the ongoing raffle, which includes an iPad, Boston Red Sox tickets, and gift certificates to Hannaford and to one's choice of an advertiser in NHMC's concert program. There will be light refreshments, as well as live music by The 9's. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the New Hampshire Master Chorale's 10th performance season, beginning in fall 2012. Tickets can be purchased online at the website, at Chase St. Market in Plymouth, or from an NHMC board member. Due to capacity restrictions, only 175 tickets will be sold. You must be 21 to attend. For more information call or email AJ Coppola at aj.coppola@gmail.com. Galleria Giovanna Fine Art Exhibits Tuesday-Friday, 12noon-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm (Sunday by chance or appointment), June-October 313 River Road, Canaan (603) 523-7154 www.galleriagiovannafineart.com The chic farm house gallery celebrates new exhibition space, art school and design center. Works by regional under exhibited artists showing oils, sculpture, limited edition prints, photographs, mono types and drawings. Children's work will be shown in the Mud Room Gallery. Elements and Edges opens June 16, 6-9pm. Artists Ria Blass, Susan Bradford, George Hofmann and Evan Horback will be showing new work. Show is up until August 18. 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. 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. Cardigan Mountain Art Association Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm Cardigan Mountain Art Gallery 7 Depot Street (at corner of Route 4), Canaan (603) 523-7292 www.cardiganart.org Non-profit organization promoting the arts in neighboring communities. Numerous artists on display, often with the artists present demonstrating their craft. 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