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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 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. Artists and artisans wanting to exhibit should visit the website or call (802) 266-3687. Various workshops offered - 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) is Hans Klunder and at the Indian Stream Health Center (ISHC) is JoAnn Boydston. Artists exhibiting at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center are: Pat Klinefelter, JoAnn Boydston, Hans Klunder and Fran Bigney. 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 [email protected]; Deb Sargent at (603) 538-6678 or [email protected]; Fran Bigney at 237-5208 or [email protected]. Thursday, August 16, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items to be discussed include exhibits and workshops. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month (usually) in the meeting room at the Indian Stream Health Center. 2012 Summer Exhibit Schedule Saturday, August 18, 10am-3pm - Old Home Day, Pittsburg Friday, August 24, 2-7pm - Moose Festival, Tillotson Center, Colebrook Pittsburg's Old Home Day
Saturday, August 18 Town Park & Farnham Church Community Hall Main Street, Pittsburg (800) 698-8939 www.northcountrychamber.org Come to a real old fashioned Old Home Day that this northernmost NH town has been putting on for over 85 years. Parade, crafts, contests, flea market, old engine display, historical society open house, concessions, fishing derby, helicopter rides, classic car show, entertainment and more. Interested vendors contact Becky at (603) 538-6948 or 538-6603 10am - Old Home Day Exhibit by the Connecticut River Artisan Group 21st Annual North Country Moose Festival
Friday-Sunday, August 24-26 Stewartstown, Canaan, Errol, North Stratford, Pittsburg Colebrook (800) 698-8939 or (603) 237-8939 www.northcountrychamber.org/uploads/5441%20Moose%20Festival%20Brochure%202012.pdf Get ready for all things moose during the 21st Annual North Country Moose Festival, in Colebrook and the neighboring towns of Pittsburg, West Stewartstown and Errol, and just across the Connecticut River in Canaan, Vermont. Friday's activities will begin in Colebrook with tree farm tour, moose mud pond fun and games, art show, clown, music at the bandstand, chicken barbecue, and about 100 classic car parade. Saturday's entertainment starts at 9am in Canaan,VT with a Moose Country Fair (crafters and vendors galore), Auto Show, dunk tank, bounce house, photography contest, fishing adventures, historical horse and wagon tours, 10am-3pm entertainment at the bandstand, moose stew cook-off, dog show, moose calling contest, and rubber ducky race. Be sure to visit the Corn Maze on Route 3, and go to Pittsburg for guided hikes, dairy farm tours, chicken barbecue, magician, music and dancing under the stars at The Amey Farm 'til 10pm. Sunday features an 8-11am am festival breakfast and the Blessing of Autos at the Shrine at 10:30am. The annual Moose Festival is a celebration of the North Country's largest and most memorable resident and dozens of fun-filled, moose-themed events are planned during the three-day extravaganza. For a complete schedule of events, visit the website. Women's Retreat in Northern NH, An Oasis of Simplicity
Enchanted Acres Pittsburg (603) 582-5404 www.enchantedacresnh.com/index.php/reservations/specials Women will have time for themselves for relaxation and rejuvenation, to experience living simply without electricity in a natural and rustic setting, to have the opportunity to read, write letters, express themselves creatively through mediums such as painting, collage, weaving, coloring, or to simply do nothing without feeling guilty. Workshops are free for overnight guests and basic supplies will be provided. Participation will always be optional. Additional spaces may be available for those not able to stay overnight. Please contact Barbara for details and reservations via email, website or Facebook page. Weekend of August 25 - Barbara Grant, Certified Zentangle Teacher and owner, will be offering several Zentangle workshops at Enchanted Acres. The Zentangle method is a fun and relaxing way of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. 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. Sunday, August 26, 7pm - Concert: Ladies of the Canyon Popular Canadian country music female quartet at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook 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. Exhibiting Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG) 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 |
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Weathervane Summer Theatre & Children's Programs
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. Musicals include 9 To 5, Moose Capades, Avenue Q, Kiss Me Kate, and Young Frankenstein: the new Mel Brooks Musical. And for comedies: Sylvia and Moon Over Buffalo. Check website for audience age appropriateness of each show (www.weathervanetheatre.org/wordpress/?p=131). Wednesdays, 11am - Patchwork Players Children's Theater Road Shows Fridays at the Weathervane, or catch them on the road. August 15 - TBA Fridays, 11am - Patchwork Players Children's Theater Children, Families, and the Young at Heart enjoy children's classic tales and new musical stories staged Patchwork style. August 17 & 24 - American Eyeball Register now for August Windsock Camp For children with an active interest in theatre arts, with all-day sessions for ages 7-17, the Windsock Camp offers three weeks of day camp sessions from introductory to advanced for would-be thespians. Campers end each session with a show of their own on our Mainstage. Camp runs 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday, with special Camp show(s) on Saturday, August 18 & 25. Information at http://weathervanetheatre.org/wordpress/?p=137. Sunday, August 19, 5:30pm - Annual Summer Party Silent and live auctions, refreshments, cash bar and a bit of entertainment, all in support of the Annual Fund. Young Frankenstein opens on August 23 joining the summer's lineup of alternating rep with now-playing Sylvia, Kiss Me, Kate, Moose Capades, and 9 to 5. Friday, August 31, 4pm - 2012 Intern Showcase You may have seen them in Patchwork or Mainstage shows: here's a chance to see the 2012 Interns as themselves, with a cabaret-style performance that showcases these talented actors. Saturday, September 1 - Best of 2012 Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs
Thursdays, 7pm (unless otherwise noted) Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004 www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/weeks-state-park.aspx August 16 - Fiddler Patrick Ross One of four North Country musicians who recently represented New Hampshire at the Kennedy Center and Library of Congress' Homegrown Summer Concert Series, will perform a mixture of fiddle tunes handed down through five generations of his French Canadian and Scottish family. Patrick learned by ear from his father over 100 French Canadian tunes and went on to make his own compositions. Come early and bring a picnic, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Attendance is free and the public is invited to all programs. Call for confirmation of dates and topics. 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. Saturday, August 18, 9am-4pm - 15th Annual Postcard Show Postcard dealers from all over New England will have postcards depicting every imaginable subject, along with historical view cards of New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts communities. Highly collectible older holiday and artist cards will be available, as well as all manner of postcard collecting supplies. All proceeds go to support programs of the Jefferson Historical Society. For more information, please call Joe Marshall at 586-7021. 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. 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 Live & On Screen at Rialto Theatre
80 Main Street (Route 2), Lancaster (603) 684-1121 www.lancasterrialto.com New entertainment every week, covering a vast array of genres, providing recent run movies and unique viewing alternatives by bringing back classics, vintage films and nontraditional entertainment. 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. |
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Randolph Public Library, RMC & Randolph Colloquy Events
Saturdays & Mondays, 10am-12noon; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm Town Hall complex 130 Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408 https://sites.google.com/site/randolphpubliclibrary/ Wednesday, August 15, 3-3:45pm - Creatures of the Night In the last story time, kids will learn all about different animals and creatures of the night. All events are free to the public. Donations to help defray costs are encouraged. Click on the Local Interest tab on the town website (www.randolph.nh.gov/Local Interest.htm) to read publications that include library news to confirm dates and to find dates and times for movie nights and children's programs. 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. Save the date and get a team together for the fourth annual Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament to benefit St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts. The Tournament will be held at the Androscoggin Valley Country Club in Shelburne on Friday, August 17, rain or shine. Popular TV and New Hampshire media personality, Charlie Sherman, has signed up to play. Monday, August 27, 7pm - Celtic Mondays Series: The Navigators Newfoundland's top Irish & Seafaring band, presented in partnership with Skye Theatre & New England Celtic Arts. Saturday, September 1, 2:30pm - Bach Moose Fest Concert Sponsored by Music in the Great North Woods 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. Labor Day Weekend - Big Moose Bach Fest IV Friday, August 31, 7:30pm - from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, by Miranda Bergmeier, soprano, and Susan Ferr�, harpsichord, followed by the screening of the historic film with the late Gustav Leonhardt, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Berlin. Saturday, September 1, 10am - Quentin Faulkner, Lecturer and Bach Scholar, recent publication of Adlung, with audio-visuals from Bach's homeland, Randolph Town Hall, Randolph. Saturday, September 1, 2:30pm - Leipzig Chorals and Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Christa Rakich, organ/harpsichord, with original instruments, St. Kieran Arts Center, Berlin. Saturday, September 1, 7:30pm - Sonatas for solo violin and viola da gamba with harpsichord obligato, Amore Traditore, with David Grogan, bass, Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall, Gorham. Sunday, September 2, 4:30pm - Choral Works, Cantata 106, Actus Tragicus: Gottes Zeit, with soloists, original instruments, Medallion Opera House, Gorham Town Hall, Gorham. Resuming Fall 2012: 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 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. Monday, September 3, 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 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 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/ WREN Workshops & Technology Classes
52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Thursdays, 3-7pm - Berlin Local Works Market Get live lobsters & steamers, fresh bread, homemade chocolates, pickled kilebasa, smoked cheese and lots of local produce. Often featuring live music. New location on Pleasant Street. For info, call Laura Jamison at 723-1004. Take advantage of free business coaching, an opportunity made possible for WREN members participating in the Berlin Farmers Market through a USDA Farmers Market Promotional Program grant. Coaching is done via telephone and scheduled at the vendor's convenience. For more information, contact Katrine at (603) 838-2421 or email [email protected] 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. Gorham Historical Society & Railroad
Museum
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. Theatre North Productions & Bingo Night
Berlin (603) 723-1004 For more information, contact [email protected] 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. |
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Conway Public Library Events &
Programs
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Wednesday 10am-6:30pm, Friday 12noon-5:30pm & Saturday 10am-5pm 15 East Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552 www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm Artist of the Month Exhibit: Joanna Hunt Wednesdays, through August 15, 10:30am - Story Times for Wee Ones Children 3 and under enjoy simple books, songs and action rhymes. Older siblings and guests are always welcome. No registration necessary. Wednesday, 4pm - Wednesdays are the day for special summer guest programs for children age 4 and older. All Wednesday programs are free, open to the public and run through August 15. For a complete schedule of special guest programs at the Library, visit the website. August 15 - Pinocchio Enjoy the Hampstead Stage Company's production of Pinocchio. The Brakes for Books Bookmobile will be stopping by after the show, too. This program serves as our Summer Reading Program grand finale and you're invited. Wednesday, August 15, 4pm - Friends of the Conway Public Library meeting Thursday, August 16, 6:30pm - PWR People Who Read meets to discuss books. This group is for those going in to 9th grade or older. PWR continues to meet the third Thursday of the month throughout the summer. Monday, August 20, 10:15am - Morning Book Group All are welcome to join this lively group for coffee and conversation. This month the focus is on a book called The Seamstress by Frances de Pontes Peebles. The Library's Morning Book Group meets on the third Monday of each month. Stop by the Library to pick up a copy of the book to be discussed. Tuesday, September 4, 4:30pm - The Open Writers Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Gentle feedback (only when requested), monthly writing exercises and visits with published authors can get anyone's Muse jump-started. All genres welcome. Call with any questions. Monday, September 10, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic Night for poets, writers, acoustic musicians and storytellers of all ages. Sign up for a 5-minute slot upon arrival. Listeners welcome. Refreshments served. Meets quarterly, on the second Monday each month, January, March, June and September. Thursdays, 3:30pm - Next Gen Great food and great fun for grade 6 and older, whether planning projects, choosing books and films, playing games, talking and eating. For details, visit the website or call the Library. The Library offers an outreach program to daycare facilities throughout the Town of Conway. Call to schedule the delivery of books, materials and/or live story times. These services are free. Mountain Top Music Center Performances, Classes & Lessons
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm 111 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737 www.mountaintopmusic.org Mountain Top Music is scheduling students for music lessons and classes; enrollment is underway now for Fall Term, beginning September 10. The full schedule can be found at http://mountaintopmusic.org/class-schedule.html. Private lessons available. Classes held at MTMC unless otherwise noted. Some instruments available for rental. Please call for more information or to register. Check website for details and full schedule. Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm - Topics in Music Appreciation: Jazz History By using specific pieces of music as "case studies", the class learns about the various genres, traditions, styles, composers and personalities that make up the traditions in western art music and jazz. Drop-in students always welcome; register for one, some or all. August 15 - Topic TBA, with guest teacher C. Brent LaCasce Sunday, August 26, 7pm - The Cold River Radio Show will tape its first episode for a live audience at Theater in the Woods in Intervale. This exciting new radio show is produced and hosted by local singer/songwriter Jonathan Sarty, and presented by Mountain Top Music Center. For more information, visit www.coldriverradio.com Monday, September 3 - The Wildcat Inn and Tavern in Jackson will host the second annual Harvey Baldwin Memorial Music scholarship Fundraiser. Come eat dinner, listen to great music from several of the area's finest musicians, and help MTMC provide scholarship funds for students in need. Mondays, 10-10:45am - Pre-School Music Singing, dancing and playing rhythm instruments; helps children lay a foundation for further music study. Mondays, 3-4pm - Music Two Designed for students who have achieved very basic musicianship. This class offers a hands-on exploration of many musical instruments. Tuesdays, 2-3pm - Music One (grades K-3) Sing songs, create & perform dances, learn to play rhythm instruments and to read music notation. Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm - Children's Chorus Students will rehearse and prepare several performances each school year. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Youth Ensemble Join young musicians in creating beautiful music together! A playing interview will be scheduled with all participants at the beginning of each semester. Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers Designed to promote good vocal technique without intimidating singers. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15pm - Folk Band for Beginners Learn to play traditional American folk songs and fiddle tunes on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, dulcimer or autoharp. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm - Community String Band Learn to play traditional New England, Appalachian and Celtic music. Thursdays, 9:30-10am - Music for Babies Babies (birth-18 months) play interactive games involving familiar songs, rhymes and rhythms. Thursdays, 10-11am - Thursday Morning Blues Players learn to improvise over blues forms, in a jazz style. Thursdays, 10:15-11am - Music for Toddlers Children and their caregivers dance, sing, play games and rhythm instruments using familiar songs. Thursdays, 3-3:45pm - Introduction to Jam Band For musicians who wish to begin improvising and playing music in a band setting. Thursdays, 4-5pm - Cover Band For musicians who wish to add singing to their ensemble playing in the rock, jazz and pop styles. Thursdays, 5:15-6:15pm - Jam Band Opportunity for musicians to improvise and play music in a band setting. Thursdays, 7-8pm - Song Writing Class Explore and develop ideas, learn about basic lyrical and chordal forms, learn how to create changes to optimize impact. By appointment with group - Chamber Ensembles Students hone their skills playing in a chamber ensemble. Eastman Performing Arts Center Presentations
Box Office: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy 745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME (207) 935-9232 www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac Exhibiting through August 18 - Strangers & Others Plywood, paper, copper. Digital, gum bichromate, glass and metal. It's all about an artist's unique vision. Arranged by Guest Curator Heather Frederick, Strangers & Others is a display of 8 fine art photographers and 7 sculptors with strong Maine ties. The exhibit brings together an exhilarating firestorm of interpretations of the human face and figure. Whether through the use of unexpected materials or provoking content, the works on display will lead the viewer down a sometimes surreal, other times humorous, but always stimulating, path to new aesthetic destinations. Fryeburg Academy's Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace Galleries of Art are free and open to the public during Box Office hours, and also during most performances in the Performing Arts Center or by appointment. Wednesday, August 15, 7:30pm - Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival The musicians are all string, wind or keyboard artists of the highest caliber, experienced and respected professionals. The music for the first performance includes: Mozart: Flute Quartet in D major, K.285; Brahms: Piano Quartet in C minor, Op.60; Hummel: Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano in A Major, Op. 78; Paul Scheonfield: Cafe Music for Violin, Cello and Piano. Lake Region Caterers is taking pre-orders for a pre-show dinner in the lobby of the Arts Center that evening. Friday & Saturday, August 17 & 18, 7pm and Saturday, August 18, 11am - Arts In Motion presents Charlotte's Web A wonderful musical for the whole family, based on the Newbery Medal winning book by E.B. White, Charlotte's Web is a heart-warming play exploring love and friendship - as only animals know how. Ticket are being sold through Arts In Motion, and also available for purchase at the door before the performance. Friday- Sunday, August 24-26 - White Mountain Musical Arts presents 24th Annual Bach Festival The Festival opens with Bach to the Future family night on Friday, from 6-8pm, a multi-generational evening including food, fun and an opportunity to expand the Bach Festival audience to those people who may not even realize that they like Bach. In addition to BBQ food available in the lobby, an opportunity to become involved in some artistic creations will be offered by Fryeburg resident, award-winning artist & educator, Carol Hanson. The Festival continues through the weekend - Saturday's performance begins at 7:30pm and Sunday's at 4pm - with works presented for soloists and small ensembles, as well as larger works for full chamber orchestra and chorus. See full details under separate listing and on website Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events
100 Acre Wood Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs to the parking area 41 Observatory Way, Intervale (603) 356-9980 www.believeinbooks.org Believe in Books is on FaceBook and Twitter. Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate BIBLF memberships available. Member benefits include: free Polar Express lottery entry, merchandise discount, monthly members-only Polar Express ticket drawing. Those who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events can call or email [email protected]. Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. Enjoy 8K of running, walking & biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood. Outreach Reading - Believe in Books visits over 50 preschools. Volunteers are invited to read to the class or dress up as a storybook character. The day typically starts around 8:30am and finishes early afternoon. Anyone who is available and interested in helping out can call or email Aimee at [email protected] Help Needed at StoryLand! - BIBLF is looking for someone to fill in at StoryLand for a few dates in August as a character or as a greeter. The hours are from 9:30am-4pm. Anyone who is interested can contact Aimee for more information. Theater in the Wood Tickets for evening performances are available for purchase online until 12noon the day of the show; after that, at the Box Office or by calling. For shows that are not sold out, tickets will also be available for purchase at the door at 7pm. Bring a picnic and a beverage of choice, fermented or not. Thursday, August 16, 7:30pm - The Rogues Voted #1 Celtic band today Sunday, August 26, 7pm - The Cold River Radio Show will tape its first episode for a live audience at Theater in the Woods. This exciting new radio show is produced and hosted by local singer/songwriter Jonathan Sarty, and presented by Mountain Top Music Center. For more information, visit www.coldriverradio.com Fridays, through August 24, 10am - Children's Summer Theater Series August 17 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs August 24 - Rumplestiltskin Great for all ages. After the performance enjoy the Storybook Trail along the trails. Each week the story corresponds with that week's play. Tickets available at the door or call to reserve tickets in advance. Season tickets also available. Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company Presentations
Tuesday-Saturday, through September 2, 8pm and select Sundays at 4pm Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse 2760 Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776 www.mwvtheatre.org Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company, North Conway's professional summer theatre, presents Broadway Musicals. For information or reservations, please call or email the Box Office at [email protected], or visit the Theatre Company website. Parking at Mt. Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center. Through August 18 - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Who knew coming of age could be so hilarious and fun? August 21-September 2 - Stop the World I Want to Get Off Littlechap travels the world only to discover that life's meaning was at home. White Mountain Musical Arts seeks Singers for Bach Festival
Mondays, through August 20, 6:30-9pm First Church of Christ, Congregational 2521 White Mountain Highway (Route 16/302), North Conway www.mwvevents.com/WMMABachChorus.html White Mountain Musical Arts, the area non-profit organization known best for its presentation of the annual Bach Festival each August, is seeking singers for the Festival. Participation in the Festival Chorus is open to area singers - both amateur and professional who are committed to striving for quality musical presentation and who have an interest in performing the music of J.S. Bach and friends in a professional concert setting. Festival Chorus performances are on Saturday & Sunday, August 25 & 26. Full details and information can be found on the website. WMNF & AANNH Artists in Residence Programs www.aannh.org The White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence program is a collaboration between the WMNF and the Arts Alliance. You can follow the artists on their blog, White Mountain Trail Mix and learn more on the Arts Alliance website. Email [email protected] or call the Arts Alliance at (603) 323-7302 if you have questions or would like to volunteer. Thursday, August 23, 2-5pm - Free Plein-Air Landscape Painting Workshop Artists at all levels of experience - from beginners to professionals - are invited to participate in a free landscape painting workshop led by Brian Chu, WMNF Artist-in-Residence. Chu will guide participants in learning about composition, color and mark-making issues relevant in outdoor landscape painting. The workshop, open to adults and youth 15 and older, will take place rain or shine. Participants should bring materials relevant to their choice of medium -- drawing, watercolor/gouache, acrylic, oil paint, pastel or colored pencil -- as well as the appropriate surface (paper pad, board or canvas) and an easel if they have one. Additional materials might include paper towels, water or solvent containers, sunscreen, hat, drinking water and raingear. Chu will be assisted in the workshop by his wife, Shiao-Ping Wang, who is also a painter and teaching artist. Preregistration by August 20 is encouraged; call or email. Held at the Russell-Colbath House on the Kancamagus Highway, Highway Route 112, between Lincoln & Conway Chu and Wang will talk about their experiences on the Forest, share their sketchbooks and show some of their work inspired by their time in the mountains on the last day of the residency, Friday, August 24, at 6pm, at the Patricia Carega Gallery in Center Sandwich. Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert Series
Tamworth Village (603) 323-8104 or 323-7182 www.artstamworth.org Visit ACT!'s website for more information, including ticket purchase, on all of the performances. Tuesday-Saturday - The Barnstormers perform in Tamworth August 21-25 - The Foreigner August 28-September 1 - The Hound of the Baskervilles Friday-Monday, 11am-5pm - Tamworth Artisans Gallery/Showroom The Tamworth Artisans is a group of over 20 dedicated Tamworth artists and artisans who have partnered with Arts Council of Tamworth to show and market their work locally. They offer a great selection of handmade art and craft work including pottery, paintings in all mediums, photography, a wide variety of jewelry, note cards, stone carvings, wearable and useable fabric art, wood products, wooden toys, floral wreaths, scarves, hand-painted furniture and spectacular glass items. Located across from the Chocorua Library at the Chocorua Village Pottery Barn on Route 113. For more information, call Myles at 323-5444 or visit http://artstamworth.org/category/artisans/. White Mountain Musical Arts presents Annual Bach Festival
Friday, August 24, 6pm; Saturday, August 25, 7:30pm and Sunday, August 26, 4pm Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy in Maine First Church of Christ Congregational, 2521 White Mountain Highway (Route 16/302), North Conway (603) 356-5701 x350 www.mwvevents.com/WMMABach.html The 24th Annual Bach Festival, presented by White Mountain Musical Arts, will continue to present several opportunities to hear and learn about Bach and his fellow-composers and the wonderful chamber music of the Baroque era. Approximately eighty musicians, professional and amateur, will gather for the four-day event to perform the great instrumental and vocal works of the Baroque masters. Friday, August 24, 6-8pm - Special Family Night: BBQ Bach This family-friendly performance will provide fun and enjoyment and a great way to introduce listeners of all ages to the music of Bach. Ray Cornils, City of Portland's Municipal Organist & harpsichordist, dressed as "Herr Bach" will be using examples from the program scheduled for this year's festival, and at the same time, involve the audience in order to "un-stuff-ify" Bach. Saturday, August 25, 7:30pm - Choral and instrumental programs, featuring vocal and instrumental soloists, and the Bach Festival Orchestra and Chorus, highlighting the works of Johann Sebastian Bach and Baroque composers Corelli and Vivaldi. Bach Cantata No. 4, Christ lag in Todesbanden will complete the evening's program, featuring the Bach Festival Chorus, Orchestra and soloists. Sunday, August 26, 4pm - Selections from Handel's Messiah A Concert Preview before the start of the Saturday and Sunday performances will be presented for those audience members who wish to arrive a bit early to learn about the works included in the program. A Sunday morning Bach Worship service with a Baroque performance prior to the start of the service will begin at 9:30am at First Church of Christ Congregational, North Conway. A detailed list of the full schedule is available on the website. Tickets to each show and special passes are available at the door or on the website. White Birch Books Events
Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm 2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200 www.whitebirchbooks.com Saturday, August 25, 3pm - Book signing with John Ford, held at at the 1785 Inn and hosted by White Birch Books. John Ford talks of his adventures as a Maine Game Warden, as featured in his book Suddenly the Cider Didn't Taste So Good. Jackson Grammar School & Whitney Community Center Events
Detailed information and availability can be found on the School's website Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-6861 www.jacksongrammar.org The Community Center offers many options and spaces for public use. A large Main Hall, with a stage and seating up to 250. The bright Art Room with working height tables accommodates about 15 people. A small conference room, with a table and chairs, is available for up to 8 people. Handicap accessible. Mondays, August 27 & September 10, 6-8pm - Women's Writing Group - second & fourth Monday each month (usually - call to confirm) Tuesdays, 5:30pm and Fridays, 8.30am - Zumba Classes at the Whitney Center A Latin-inspired dance fitness program, Zumba includes Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Belly-Dance, Samba, Tango and much more. For information call 383-8264 or email [email protected]. Mount Washington Valley Band Summer Performances
Performing July & August, 6:30-7:30pm Community Center Gazebo Main Street, North Conway Village (603) 356-2096 www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Washington-Valley-Band/199144076802813 The Mt. Washington Valley Band will be playing outdoor band concerts at the gazebo next to the North Conway Community Center. Visiting musicians are welcome to join in. Spectators are invited to bring a lawn chair and listen. Alumni and new members are needed for the 40th Anniversary Season. Some loaner Instruments are available. Ages 12 & up - seniors and new members are welcome. World Fellowship Center Workshops, Activities & Cultural Events
Daily, June 25-September 4, usually 7:30pm 368 Drake Hill Road (off Route 16), Conway (between Chocorua & Conway) (603) 447-2280 www.worldfellowship.org This secular, intergenerational, multicultural camp and conference center offers public educational events for adults as well as pay-for programming for people staying overnight or commuting by day. Varied lectures, workshops and performances; check website for program details. Meals served 8am, 12:30pm & 6pm. Overnight accommodations available. 2012 workshops include: Singing with Courage, Early Music Week, Writing Workshop, Choral Singing Workshop, Beginner Spanish Saturdays, through September 1, 7:30pm - Cultural Performance Concerts, dance, spoken word, storytellers. The public is invited. Donation requested. RSVP [email protected]. Denmark Arts Center Events
Call for hours (to view exhibits) 50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark, ME (207) 452-2412 www.denmarkarts.org Saturday, September 8, 7pm - Open Mic All abilities welcome. Second Saturday of each month Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop With different levels on alternate weeks, open to adults of any age. Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, Classes and Exhibits
155 Ridge Road (across the street from David Baker's Art Gallery on Route 16) Jackson (603) 387-3463 or (603) 383-4868 For more information, contact [email protected] Jackson Art is a working art studio and with an attached gallery featuring the work of local Mt. Washington valley artists/artisans. Working artists demonstrating every weekend. Art classes, taught by professional artists and artisans, include Drawing, Painting, Art camps, Fashion Illustration, Teen Open Studio, Jewelry, Photography and more. The Gallery includes work by local talented artists and artisans, including Bert Weiss (Glass), Karen Eisenberg (Jewelry), Marnie Cobbs (Painting, Gouache & Books), Lori Badger (Mosaics & Jewelry), Rebecca Klementovich (Abstract Painting), Valentina Kobilansky (Oil Painting), Sean Stull (Pastels), Melanie Barash Levitt (Painting & Monotype Printmaking), Randy Radcliff (Woodcuts), Anne Garland (Oil Painting), Doug Brown (Stone Lamps), Leslie David (Scarves), June McLeavey (Monotype & Mixed Media), Jessica Mixer (Jewelry), Sally Bags (Cloth Bags) and Joe Klementovich (Photography). All artwork is for sale. Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16, 8:30am-5:30pm - Workshop: Capturing the Moment An intensive weekend plein air painting workshop with Peg Immel. Emphasis will be on developing ability in five areas: Subject Selection, Shapes, Values, Color and Edges. Brief daily demonstrations and lectures with accompanying handouts will be followed by painting and one-on-one critiques in the field where students will be able to practice the principals covered. Plan on producing a minimum of two small paintings each day. On Saturday evening, weather permitting, the option of a nocturn painting session is available to interested participants. Space is limited. Deadline for sign-up is September 10; call or email [email protected]. www.peggyimmel.com Register for Jeanne Limmer Dance Classes and Performances
Jeanne Limmer Dance Center & The Branch at Eastern Slope Inn Plaza Reporter Court Street (off Main Street), North Conway Village (603) 356-3422 or 356-6830 For more information, contact [email protected] AIE Studio workshops and classes for all ages and levels, pre-schoolers through adults - modern, movement exploration, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz and hip hop. Thursday, September 13, 6:30-7:45pm - DanzaR� Dance & Drawing Dancers & artists are invited to get together to enjoy an evening of collaboration. Artist Carl Owen will offer drawing tips and DanzaR� dancer Lisa Holcomb will lead dancers through revitalizing dances that artists can draw from. Natural imagery and eclectic rhythms will inspire all, and from time to time dancers will be asked to freeze, sculpture-like, for 1-5 minutes, giving the artists options to capture. This is an opportunity for both to connect and possibly have portraits created as a result of the evening's work. A 15-minute meet and slide show will be given to start the evening. Second Thursday each month. Dana Clemons White Mountain Photo Gallery
Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Monday, 9am-4pm At The Snowflake Inn Jackson (603) 374-6050 www.whitemountainphoto.com Fine art landscape photography. Offering a large selection of unique, award-winning photographs of the White Mountains and surrounding region. Archival prints, matted or tastefully framed. Also on display and for sale at: White Mountain Artisans Gallery, North Conway; League of NH Craftsman, Littleton & Meredith; Zeb's General Store, North Conway; Flossie's General Store, Jackson Village. North Conway Music Shop Workshops & Events
Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm and Saturdays, 10am-4pm Route 16 (just north of village), North Conway (603) 356-3562 www.northconwaymusic.com Workshops, jam sessions, master classes and more. The Music Shop needs ideas and requests. Call or email with interests. Want to play? Want to learn? Want to teach? A variety of workshops, clinics, seminars and performances are offered. Free to the public - everyone invited. Those interested in leading or attending a workshop are encouraged to call or email Brian Charles at [email protected]. World Is Never Quiet - A blog featuring writing on music, much of which is specific to the Mount Washington Valley. http://northconwaymusicblog.blogspot.com/ Jackson Historical Society Programs, Museum, Art Gallery
Saturdays, 1-4pm, and by chance Jackson Historical Society White Mt Art Gallery & Museum Route 16A, Jackson (603) 383-4060 www.jacksonhistory.org Located in the Old Town Hall (listed on the National Register of Historic Places), a museum of 19th century White Mountain Art paintings, interesting artifacts, photographs (including a 4-1/2 foot-wide panorama of Jackson), memorabilia and antique map collection, depicting the life of Jackson residents and visitors. The beautiful bicentennial (2000) quilt made by members of the Jackson Sewing Club has been moved to the Jackson Historical Society, where it is on display. Free and open to the public. Be sure to visit the historical wayside signs along the west bank of the Wildcat River in Jackson. Online White Mountain Painting Sale - Items including paintings, books and memorabilia listed on a continuing basis. River Arts Gallery in the Jackson Historical Society, a cooperative featuring Jackson artists, is exhibiting work for sale. For more information about River Arts Gallery, please visit www.riverartsgallery.com or email [email protected] or call Kathy at (727) 572-0200. Brush and Pen: Artists and Writers of the White Mountains A DVD on artists and writers in the White Mountains, which was funded in part by donors of the Jackson Historical Society, is available at the Historical Society. The Society is looking for volunteer help to maintain their web site. Anyone with web design skills who is interested can contact Leslie at 383-9922 or [email protected]. Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum Activities & Events
Wednesday, 10am-1pm; Thursday-Saturday, 10:30am-4:45pm; Sunday, 9am-1pm (subject to change) 2936 White Mt Highway, North Conway (603) 356-2992 www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org This interactive children's museum has an extensive number of permanent exhibits and hours of fun for children 0-8 yrs. The museum has a new exhibition: The Tree of History will be the focus of fantastic happenings. The new Let's Pretend Drama Center lets children dress up in costumes and pretend. Leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge. Remember to visit the Little Green Closet Thrift Store - donations of children's clothing accepted. Sundays, 2-4pm - Kids Chorus The Museum chorus has expanded to included 7-12 year-olds. The chorus meets every Sunday, and there is no charge to be a part of the chorus. Chorus members need to get on the list by calling or emailing Shelly Morin at the Museum. Sundays - Movie Matinees Showing a movie each week on the big screen television. Members and visitors are encouraged to attend. The movie is not a drop-off program. Seeking Participants for The Legacy of David C. Baker
Contact What's Your Story? at [email protected] 2 Raymond Court, #21, Hudson, MA 01749 (978) 212-2345 or (978) 875-4212 www.bakerlegacy.com Judy Faust, a former Mt. Washington Valley resident and filmmaker, is making a new documentary film about her mentor and friend's life: his art, poetry and his influence on artists, poets and others in the Valley. In addition to being interviewed for inclusion in the documentary, members of the public are invited to show their Baker paintings and drawings, share their memories, read their poetry, and display their own art influenced by David C. Baker. Visit the website for full details on how interested parties can become involved. Tamworth Historical Society Programs & Events Hall-Dyer House (just west of the Barnstormers Theater) 25 Great Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-2911 www.tamworthhistoricalsociety.org Although the Society doesn't charge for any programs, donations are welcome and appreciated. The Society is currently restoring the historic Hall-Dyer House as its new home, museum, office and collection storage. Mailing address: PO Box 13, Tamworth, NH 03886 |
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White Mountain School Cultural Events Series
371 West Farm Road, Bethlehem (603) 444-2928 www.whitemountain.org/summer Wednesdays, 11 am - The Colonial Summer Children's Series The Series provides a weekly dose of music, mayhem, magic and more at The Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem. Sponsored by the White Mountain School & Garnet Hill. Tickets at the door. August 15 - Donald Knaack is The Junkman. Played 100% on recycled materials, Junk Music has gained audiences from rock and jazz to classical and world-fusion. August 22 - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players presents American Eyeball A group of five trying to succeed over their own imperfections and feelings of inadequacy, it is through shared experiences and sharing with one another, they all reach a sense of victory, team spirit and personal triumph. Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org Wednesdays, 11 am - The Colonial Summer Children's Series The Series provides a weekly dose of music, mayhem, magic and more. Sponsored by the White Mountain School & Garnet Hill. Tickets at the door. August 15 - Donald Knaack is The Junkman. Played 100% on recycled materials, Junk Music has gained audiences from rock and jazz to classical and world-fusion. August 22 - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players presents American Eyeball A group of five trying to succeed over their own imperfections and feelings of inadequacy, it is through shared experiences and sharing with one another, they all reach a sense of victory, team spirit and personal triumph. Friday-Tuesday, 7:30 and Wednesday, 5:30pm (2 for 1 night) - Movies Through August 15 - PINA will be showing in celebration of the Cultivate festival Saturday, August 18, 8pm - The Klezmatics Since their emergence more than 25 years ago, the Klezmatics have raised the bar for Eastern European Jewish music, made aesthetically, politically and musically interesting recordings, inspired future generations, created a large body of work that is enduring, and helped to change the face of contemporary Yiddish culture. Often called a "Jewish roots band," the Klezmatics have led a popular revival of this ages-old, nearly forgotten art form. Sponsored by the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation as part of Yiddish Culture Weekend, August 17-19, which also includes services, speakers and presentations on Yiddish music, art and culture. Doors open, with refreshments, at 7pm Thursdays, 7:30pm - Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Cultural Series Films that offer a variety of insights into Jewish culture August 23 - Hava Nagila tells the history of the well-known Yiddish song Saturday, August 25, 8pm - Portland Cello Project Portland Cello Project (or, PCP, as their fans affectionately call them), has wowed audiences all over the country with extravagant performances, mixing genres and blurring musical lines and perceptions wherever they go. No two shows are alike, with a repertoire now numbering over 900 pieces of music not normally heard coming out of a cello. www.portlandcelloproject.com. Doors open, with refreshments, at 7pm The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events &
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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 [email protected] or (603) 838-6797. To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at [email protected] 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, August 15, 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. 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. August 15 - Meet the Owls of New Hampshire A naturalist from the Squam Lakes Science Center will bring three live owls to the program and discuss the habits and habitats of these beautiful, nocturnal birds of prey. This hands-on, interactive program will also include a discussion of the habitat needs for the three different owl species exhibited. The Forest Society protects the places where these species live throughout the state of New Hampshire. Designed to engage and educate people of all ages. August 22 - Wild Lands Firefighting Techniques Steve Sherman, District Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service will lead a demonstration, with assistance from wardens from the NH Division of Forests and Lands and members of the Bethlehem Fire Department, on the equipment, tools and tactics they use to fight wildfires. If weather conditions allow, the presentation will include a live fire demonstration of the equipment and techniques used to fight wildfires. League of NH Craftsmen & Littleton Studio School Classes
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 81 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099 Littleton Studio School, 21 Mill Street, Littleton (603) 444-1066 www.booksmusictoys.com/league_of_craftsmen.php The Littleton Studio School is an affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. The School is an extension of the League's mission to bring the experience of fine craftmaking to the North Country through classes and workshops for children, adults and seniors. Becoming a League of NH Craftsmen Member entitles members to discounts on workshops and classes, invitations to receptions and special events, in addition to other benefits. Please call, email or stop by the League or the Book Store for the latest class schedule or to reserve a place in a class. Thursday, August 16, 9am-12noon - Drawing Workshop: Shape & Perspective Learn the mechanics of perspective with Ed Kadunc. Whether one is a beginner, intermediate or advanced artist, enjoy the lively exchange of ideas that develop when the class begins to discuss perspective. Thursdays, through August 23, 6-9pm - Guided Open Sessions, with Jean Matray Students work on their own projects with assistance from the instructor. The group will choose one new technique to explore during each session. Wednesdays, through August 29, 9am-12noon - Intro to Intermediate Oil Painting: Landscapes An enduring motif of all artists, this class with Ed Kadunc will explore the elements of developing the skill of landscape painting. The class will focus on composition, structure, color elements, as well as reflective light, warm and cool color and other elements comprising the landscape. Saturday, September 1, 10am-4pm - Outdoor Sketchbook: Capturing Fall in New Hampshire Students will meet at The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem with Kristine Lingle and learn how to capture the wonderful fall landscape and to compose a sketchbook page. Concepts such as perspective, value, shape and color will be demonstrated. Ages: Adult Wednesdays, September 5-26, 5:30-8pm - Introduction to Oil, with Ed Kadunc This introductory class covers the technical aspects of oil painting, including tools, color and brushwork techniques and a variety of applications of color to canvas. It also includes creative aspects of oil painting, and how to progress from initial idea to completed painting. Thursdays, September 6-27, 9:30am-12noon - Clay Sculpture, with Ed Kadunc Explore the fundamentals of face and figure sculpture. This class is just the beginning of a series of sculpture adventures. Ages: Adult Tuesdays OR Thursdays, September 11-October 18, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, September 12-October 17, 9am-12noon - Throwing/Handbuilding, with Alison Dodd From basic throwing and handbuilding skills, to creating advanced forms and applying surface designs. Open to students with any level of experience. Thursdays, September 13-October 18, 6-9pm - Jewelry Fundamentals, with Jean Matray Explore fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, forming, surface texture, with stamps and hammers, and finishing. New techniques are introduced with each project. This class can be taken repeatedly as students develop their skills and personal styles. Each project builds on techniques learned in the last class. Ages: Adult Schedule to be determined - Metals/Jewelry Open Studio is available for students to work on class projects or for independent work. A monitor will be available to over-see the studio & to answer questions. North Country Chamber Players White Mountain Music Festival: Imagined Worlds
Friday, August 17, 7:30pm Sugar Hill Meeting House Route 117, Sugar Hill (603) 444-0309 (NCCP info) www.northcountrychamberplayers.org The North Country Chamber Players, an ensemble of world-class musicians, present chamber music concerts of exceptional quality. The audience is invited to join the musicians for an informal reception following the concerts. Tickets are available at the door or in advance. For advance ticket sales, and more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website or call the office. August 17 event: Ligeti: 6 Bagatelles for wind quintet, Cage: Nocturne for violin and piano, Beethoven: 7 Variations on "Ein Maedchen Oder Weibchen" from Magic Flute, Brahms: Serenade in A Major for bassoon (transcription by F. Morelli) Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Events & Classes
Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Synagogue & Abe Goldstone Library 39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem (603) 869-5465 www.bethlehemsynagogue.org Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation (BHC) has been a landmark in the North Country, representing a continuous Jewish presence in the area, beginning with the early 20th century organization of The Hebrew Hay Fever Association (later The National Hay Fever Association). For 90 years, Jewish families have gathered in the sanctuary to welcome the Shabbat bride, celebrate holidays, and share life cycle events. Visitors are always welcome to visit the historic synagogue and library. Please call or email Cantor Marlena Fuerstman, or visit the website, for detailed information on all events, classes and religious services. All are open to the public; registration is required for classes. August 17-19 - Yiddish Culture Weekend Filled with exciting events, including lectures and presentations about Yiddish music, literature and arts, An Evening with Molly Picon (performed by Diane Cypkin), a live performance by the Grammy-winning Klezmatics, and plenty of good Yiddish food. This event will launch fundraising efforts to create a North Country Jewish Cultural Center and to build the present collection of Jewish artifacts for the center. Open to the public. Tickets may be purchased by sending a request to BHC, PO Box 395, Bethlehem, NH 03574. Contact: Martin Kessel, [email protected] Friday, August 17, 4:30pm - Yiddish in America - A presentation from Dr. Mark Slobin Wednesday, August 22, 1:30-3:30pm - Writing Workshop: The Jewish In My Life There is so much, besides religion, which defines Jewish Americans... complex ties to a homeland, histories, families, food, culture, literature and mother tongues. This workshop is designed for Jewish people living in the North Country who are looking for ways to understand this non-religious side to their identity. It is also designed for interfaith couples interested in using creative writing to explore and express how the Jewish in their lives intertwines with the faiths they share. To reserve your space, contact Dorothy Gilbert Goldstone [email protected]. Group size is limited to six participants. Light refreshments will be served. Thursdays, 7:30pm - Cultural Series at The Colonial Films that offer a variety of insights into Jewish culture August 23 - Hava Nagila tells the history of the well-known Yiddish song Tuesdays, 4:30pm - Israel Matters Lecture Series Community friends welcome; at BHC Synagogue A variety of religious services available and open to the public - visit website for details. Religious School and Bar & Bat Mitzvah training available. 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, August 18, 9am - Readers Caf� Book Discussion Participants share their thoughts, and whether they liked the book or not. The monthly group 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. 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. Deadline September 1 - Seeking artists for the WREN 2013 Gallery Season Applications are available online. Questions? Email [email protected] Currently on Exhibit: Jeanette Fournier's prize-winning work, juried into the 31st Annual Adirondacks National Exhibition of American Watercolors, a highly competitive and prestigious national exhibition. Register Now - Thinking about starting a business or boosting an existing one? The next sessions of WREN BETA (Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance) programs start this fall. The 8-week course covers successful strategies for business including marketing, financial management, and operations planning. Call or visit the website to register; scholarships are always available. Wednesdays, September 19-November 14, 5:30-8:30pm - North Conway Tuesdays, October 2-November 20 - Bethlehem Exhibiting through September 3 - Abstracts & Figures Paintings by Paula Wolcott, new works combining her love of figures, with a new abstract approach, using color to express facets of the interior mind. Well known for her colorful oil paintings of dogs, horses, adobe churches and moonlit scenes, Paula builds her own canvases at home and paints from a combination of life, memory and imagination. Saturday, August 18, 1:30pm - The Traditional Art of Paper Cutting New York artist Tine Kindermann will present a session as part of Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation's Yiddish Culture Weekend, at WREN. Kindermann, a Berlin-born visual artist and singer, searches items found on the streets of New York to create tiny scenarios inside of boxes, reminiscent of the European tradition of 'peephole' art - story-telling without words. Admission is free for this unique presentation and community friends are invited to attend. Contact: Martin Kessel, [email protected] Sunday, August 19, 10am-4pm - First Annual Bethlehem Fine Art Show & Sale An outdoor show held at the WREN Local Works Market. Live music, food, demonstrations and wonderful art. Limited to fine art and sculpture only. No booth fee - 10% of sales goes to WREN. For more information contact [email protected] Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-5:40pm & 5:50-7pm - 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. Saturdays, 10am-2pm - Bethlehem Local Works Market Vendor registration forms can be downloaded at www.wrencommunity.org/localworks/registration.php. For info, call Laurie Brewer at (603) 305-1297. 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 at Sunset Hill House
231 Sunset Hill Road, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5522 or (800) 786-4455 www.sunsethillhouse.com Friday, September 7, 6pm - Wine Dinner & Talk: Those Mayans South American wines & foods before the end of the world. Its a wine dinner not to be missed. Join award winning Chef Brill Williams and Innkeepers Lon and Nancy Henderson. Limited seating; call to reserve. Coming November 10: celebrate the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau. Coffee with CONFR
Tuesday, September 11, 8-9:30am AHEAD office 163 Main Street, Littleton www.confr.org Topic: To be announced. 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. Anyone may attend a coffee in any region, whether or not they live or work in that region. Coffees are free, but please contact the host to register: Heather Porter from AHEAD, [email protected] or (603) 444-1377 x1012. For other questions, contact Pam McDonald at [email protected]. The Frost Place Museum
Wednesday-Monday, July 2-October 11, 1-5pm 158 Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 www.frostplace.org A museum and poetry center at Robert Frost's former homestead, which sits on a quiet north-country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains. 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. 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, 10am - Art Classes, with Ed Kadunc (beginners welcome) 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. Bob Copeland's North-of-the-Notch Studio & Gallery
Thursday-Saturday, 11am-4pm, and by chance or appointment 23 Ammonoosuc Street (2nd floor), Littleton (603) 444-6266 www.bobcopelandart.com The North-of-the-Notch Studio & Gallery features paintings, prints and extreme close-up photographs (Abstractions from Nature) created by retired Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland. |
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Summer Theatre at North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre
Monday-Saturday, through August 28, 7:30pm (check online for specific dates) 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 & Papermill Theatre presents three professional Broadway musical shows, presented in alternating repertory. The Wedding Singer It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party, until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Based on the popular 1988 film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. The first is the suave and sophisticated Lawrence Jameson, who makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of their money. The other, a small-time crook named Freddy Benson. Thursday, August 16 - A Grand Night for Singing Opens Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon. In addition, NCCA produces a professional Children's Theatre featuring adult actors who perform all original musical adaptations of favorite children's tales. This touring company shows twice weekly at the Papermill Theatre and tours several communities in New Hampshire. To see the performance schedule or to purchase tickets, visit the website. 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 September 2 - n:[kon-trast] Diane Taylor Moore's large multi-media canvases executed in deep, rich, shimmering, and vivid layers of color. The result is an exaggerated, larger than life reality that celebrates the miracles of the natural world. Compare that to the minimalistic manifestations of Don Jackson. Don's elegant pen and ink renditions of picturesque scenes in Waterville Valley are a soothing contrast to the extraordinary energy that leaps off of Diane's canvases. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs. No charge, donations are welcome. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm The public is invited to the closing reception on Sunday, September 2, 6:30-8:30pm. No charge, but donations are welcome. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs. Thursday, August 16, 8-9:30pm - Nature Night Walks: Frog Frolic Join the Rey Center to explore the sights, sounds and creatures of the night. Look, listen and feel the way along the trail to discover the beauty that lurks in the darkness. Adults and families with children ages 8+. Saturday, August 18, 8:30-10:30pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights Join the Center staff 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 September 15, October 13, November 10 and December 15. Monday, August 20, 9am-2pm - Youth Day Camp: Eco Art Join the Center for a fun hands-on day, Making Art in Nature, with artist Cynthia Robinson. We'll break up the day, mixing making art with outdoor exploration, and creating artworks both to take home and to leave for future visitors to enjoy. The Eco Art Day will include: outside exploration, stopping to examine closely and discuss various plants, trees, animal signs and materials; nature journal making, outdoor sculpture construction with various natural materials; drawing, painting and collage in nature journals; story and discussion. For ages 5 and up. Preregistration required; scholarships are available. Wednesdays, through August 22, 6-7:30pm - Nature Nights at the Blair Woodland Natural Area Come solo or bring the whole family along to discover the trees, flowers, insects and wildlife that call Blair Woods home. Hike at a family friendly pace, stop along the way to learn about the topic of the night. Offered in partnership by the Campton Conservation Commission and the Rey Center. Dress appropriately for the weather, as there is no shelter. There are no restroom facilities on the property. All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. No fee for Campton residents; suggested donation per family for non-Campton residents. Information or to register, contact the Rey Center. Saturday, August 25, 7-10pm - August Fundraiser Dinner Join the Rey Center for "An Evening Under the Stars" of food, wine and live music. Held at the original location of Hans and Margret's summer home on Boulder Path Road, Waterville Valley. Advance reservations are required. Thursdays, through August 30, 8-9:30am - Nature Walk-Talks Want to learn more about the natural world? Each week the group focus on a different nature topic. The evening will begin with a "talk" and then head outside for a "walk" to discover first hand the topic of the day. For adults and families with youth ages 8+. No charge for Rey Center members, small fee for non-members. Thursdays, through August 30, 1-4pm - Mahjong Group Join Rey Center member Shelly Zelbow for a Mahjong lesson from 1-2pm and then join a group to play from 2-4pm. All welcome. Free for Rey Center members, suggested donation for non-members. Saturdays, 11am & 4pm and Thursdays, through August 30, 2:30pm - 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. Fridays, through August 31, 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+. Friday, August 31, 8-9pm - Local Authors Night at the Rey Center Hear several local authors read excerpts and share tales from their books. Books will be available to purchase and have signed by the authors. Bob Fries and Tom Gross present tales from A Hero Is More Than A Sandwich: Tales of a 'Volunteered' Fireman, which humorously recalls their service as volunteer firefighters in Waterville Valley. Ray Kucharski, author of On the Waters: The Joys of Fly-Fishing will share a few of his fishing adventures that illustrate the joy he gets from each fishing day and each cast he makes. Author and photographer Liz McNeill Jenkins, along with editors Margaret Turner and Lenny Emery, will present a reading of their children's book It's Good To Be Me featuring Jamba, the loveable canine, narrating the riveting tale of when her sidekick Belle came to live with her from Brooklyn, New York. There is no charge to attend; donations are welcome. Saturdays, through September 1, 9:30-10:15am - Knee-High Naturalists A delightful way to introduce children to the wonderful, ever-changing world of nature. Kids ages 3-5 and their favorite adult are invited to explore nature in this fun-filled, weekly program. Each program includes outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, stories, songs and crafts. Explore different natural science themes each week. Come prepared for outdoor play, with close-toed shoes, and clothes appropriate for the weather. An adult must attend with children. Space is limited, so preregistration is recommended. Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2, 10am-2pm - Volunteer Stewards on Welch Ledges Do you love the spectacular ledges of Welch Mountain in Thornton? Then become a Volunteer Ledge Steward. Spend one day or several on the Welch ledges educating hikers about the plant communities that live there and ongoing efforts to protect them. Stewards will also maintain the island outcrop communities, re-build cairns, and ensure directional and educational signage is in place. Anyone who is interested in volunteering can contact Kim Votta at [email protected]. Tuesday, September 7, 1:30-5pm & Wednesday, September 8, 10am-1:30pm - Oil Painting for Beginners and Intermediate Depending on the weather and class preference, the class will be painting outdoors or indoors with mentor Nancy Griswold. This two-day program will teach an immediate and direct approach to oil painting using Alla Prima methods. Alla Prima is a technique in which the work is completed before the first layer of paint dries and is characteristic of impressionist style of painting. Students will learn how to build an oil painting within 2-6 hours. Students will produce one small oil painting. For adults and youth ages 15+. Contact Rey Center for materials list and to register. For more information about Nancy, visit www.ngartsite.com. This course is also offered October 12-13. 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, 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 The Library and Believe in Books Literacy Foundation present Story Walk - a fun, family literacy activity. Take a walk along the trail and read a children's story. The story changes each Wednesday. The story starts at the Loon Mountain Picnic area on Route 112. Please stop in the Library, sign our guest book, or email us and give us your feedback. This project coincides with the NCCA Children's theater productions. Exhibiting August & September - Featured Artist: Jack Richardson Wednesday, August 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. 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. |
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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. Thursdays, August 16 & 30, 9am - Cards 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 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. Exhibiting through August 31, Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment) - Eclectic Images Archival photographic prints by Ben & M.L. Gitchel Saturday, August 18, 7pm - National Marionette Theatre: Pinocchio One of the oldest marionette theaters in the United States brings the classic tale to the stage at Court Street Arts at Alumni Hall. In this faithful re-telling of the childhood favorite, Pinocchio goes on a series of adventures to discover that only being truthful, selfless and kind to other will he realize his dream of becoming areal boy. It's an enchanting show for all ages. Audience members will get a special behind the scenes look at how marionettes work with the show's creators David and Peter Syrotiak. Sunday, August 19, 4pm - White Mountain Music Festival: North Country Chamber Players NCCP concludes their Festival season with Imagined Worlds, an exploration of the music of the New World in contrast to traditional European chamber music. The beauty, wit and fancy of these sounds will transport you to another world entirely, presenting works by Gyorgy Ligetti, John Cage, and Seven Variations from Beethoven's Magic Flute. The program concludes with a transcription of a Brahms Serenade by our own bassoonist, Frank Morelli, who returns to the Players for this performance. The musicians of the North Country Chamber Players have performed separately across the country. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] North Country Chamber Players White Mountain Music Festival: Imagined Worlds
Sunday, August 19, 4pm Alumni Hall, Haverhill www.northcountrychamberplayers.org The North Country Chamber Players, an ensemble of world-class musicians, present chamber music concerts of exceptional quality. The audience is invited to join the musicians for an informal reception following the concerts. Tickets are available at the door or in advance. For advance ticket sales, and more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website or call the office. August 19 event: Ligeti: 6 Bagatelles for wind quintet, Cage: Nocturne for violin and piano, Beethoven: 7 Variations on "Ein Maedchen Oder Weibchen" from Magic Flute, Brahms: Serenade in A Major for bassoon (transcription by F. Morelli) Haverhill Historical Society presents Native American History of New Hampshire
Tuesday, August 21, 7pm Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum 58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5953 haverhillhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/ The Pennacook Indians of the Merrimack Valley were the largest and most powerful coalition of native people on the northern New England frontier during the 17th and 18th centuries. They, along with their Abenaki allies from Maine and Canada, held off Europeans for almost 90 years during a succession of "Indian Wars," culminating in the end of the French and Indian Wars in 1761. During this time, Indians and colonists exchanged and encountered each other's cultures, religions, trade goods, and even kinship. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Dr. David Stewart-Smith, free and open to the public. Contact: Edith Celley All lectures are free and open to the public. All programs are held at Ladd Street School, 880 Dartmouth College Highway, Haverhill. |
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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, visit the website. Exhibiting through August 22 - Figure and Form This exhibit features two one-woman shows: Maine artist, Jeanne O'Toole Hayman, whose nudes and skeletons, done in ink and superimposed on sheets of mylar, come to life through lyrical lines, color and motion; and Kathryn Field, a sculptor and a painter, who combines both disciplines in cut metal sculpture. Simple and elegant, these drawings and resulting cut outs are quiet and contemplative. Wednesday, August 15, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Sallie Wolf - New Work Featuring new landscapes, lakescapes, panoramas and panorama books by one of the Gallery's favorite artists. Exhibiting through September 7. Thursdays, through August 16, 9-10:30am - Artist Series Workshop: Process Not Product Using a few basic tools and techniques, including drawing, writing, and music, CC White will present simple exercises that are designed to help students discover their own creative potential. Adults only; an artistic background is not required. Call or email to register. Saturday, August 18, 9am-12noon - Artist Series Workshop: Introduction to Digital Photography Participants will be introduced to the basic principles and applications of digital photography as a medium and a skill-set by Forrest K. Elliott. Topics surrounding key elements of composition, lighting, and subject matter will be discussed. Required materials are a digital SLR or point and shoot camera. A background in art or photography is not required. Call or email to register. Friday, August 24, 6pm - WMNF & AANNH Artists in Residence Talk & Exhibit Brian Chu, White Mountain National Forest Artist-in-Residence, and his wife, Shiao-Ping Wang, who is also a painter and teaching artist, will talk about their experiences on the Forest, share their sketchbooks and show some of their work inspired by their time in the mountains on the last day of the residency. The Artist in Residence program is a collaboration between the WMNF and the Arts Alliance. You can follow the artists on their blog, White Mountain Trail Mix and learn more at www.aannh.org. Exhibiting September 8-29 - Family/ Famiglia... The Passage of Time New work by Blair Folts celebrates the family and the important infuences our ancestors have in our lives. Saturday, September 8, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Wild and Whimsical Works by Madeleine Lord and Robert Hesse, Sculptures made from found objects and wonders created from photographs printed on silk... fresh, humorous and intriguing. Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-5pm; Open daily through Labor Day weekend, then weekends until just before Christmas 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), as well as folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects. Surroundings Art Gallery is honored once again to hang art at the Little Church Theater for their summer season. A portion of any sales goes to support the programs at the Theater. Surroundings offers art classes which 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. A minimum of 4 people are needed for the class to be held. For more information, visit the website. Wednesdays, through August 29, 7pm - Wednesday Night Piano Recitals During July and August, the free "recitals" are an informal social event for those in the area to be able to hear some really good locally connected talent, using a beautifully restored Grand Piano. August 15 - Bearcamp Trio - Piano Trio August 22 - Musical Potpourri of local talent August 29 - String Trio 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. 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. Thursdays, 2pm - Children's Theatre at Smith Recital Hall August 16 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs August 23 - Rumpelstiltskin 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. Enroll now in studio art courses held in July and August. Courses will be offered in encaustic, printmaking, paper and bookmaking, photography, typography and watercolor. Visit the Graduate Studies website for course dates and descriptions, and registration information: www.plymouth.edu/graduate/news/summer-studio-art-courses. Contact: [email protected] Interested in the learning more about the history and culture of the White Mountains region? Enroll now in one of an array of experiential courses offered through PSU's White Mountains Institute's Summer Heritage Program. These 1- to 3-credit courses, offered in June through August, are open to the community and can be taken for credit or no credit. Courses focusing on the region's geography, Native American history, covered bridges, colonial settlements, and architecture and landscape are among those offered. Visit the website for course dates and descriptions, and registration information: www.plymouth.edu/white-mountains-institute/summer-heritage-programs/. Contact: [email protected] or 535-3271 New Hampshire Music Festival - Classics Series
Thursdays & Fridays, through August 17, 8pm Hanaway Theater at Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth New Office: New Hampshire Music Festival, 8 NH Route 25, Unit A Meredith (603) 279-3300 www.nhmf.org/language/english/2012-season New Hampshire Music Festival 60th Anniversary Season. Please visit the website for details on each evening's performance. August 16 & 17 - Mozart & Mahler, Jupiter and Titan 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 [email protected]. Exhibiting through August 17 - New Hampshire Art Association Summer Exhibition The New Hampshire Art Association is a non-profit professional art association, with over 400 members of painters, photographers, watercolorists, printmakers, sculptors and other fine arstists. www.nhartassociation.org 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. Exhibiting through August 18 - Elements and Edges Showing new work by artists Ria Blass, Susan Bradford, George Hofmann and Evan Horback Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12noon-4pm (July) 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 1�-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 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. Saturday, August 18, 9am-4pm - #3 Cherry Oval Shaker Box Held at Canterbury Shaker Village with Barbara Beeler Saturday, September 1, 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. 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. Castle in the Clouds Happenings
Open daily, through October 20 455 Old Mountain Road (Route 171), Moultonborough (603) 476-5900 www.castleintheclouds.org Visit the 1914 Castle built on a picturesque 5500-acre estate, featuring 1000 feet of cascading waterfalls, Shannon Pond and hiking trails. Owned by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust; managed by the Castle Preservation Society. Carriage House Gallery - Featuring art, artifacts and exhibitions that are educational and meaningful to the mountains and lakes region of New Hampshire. Free with other admission; open during normal Castle operating hours. Saturday, August 18 - Gallery Exhibit: Daniel Santry Displayed daily through October 20 Sunday, August 19 - Gallery Reception: Daniel Santry Exhibit Monday mornings, through August 27 - Walks & Talks Series (reservations required) Monday evenings, through September 3 - Acoustic Night Thursday evenings, through August 30 - Jazz at Sunset (reservations required) Sunday, September 9 - VolksBahn Car Show 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 Saturday, August 18, 9pm - Littleton Field Trip Dick Alberini, an active member of Littleton's Historical Society, will lead a walking tour of Littleton. The tour starts at the Opera House and Museum for about an hour, and continues outside, highlighting sites of historical interest. For those interested, there are plenty of options for buying a lunch in Littleton. For more information, contact Paul Yelle (603) 726-6580 Monday, August 20, 7pm - Lizzie Borden Took an Axe, Or Did She? In 1892, Lizzie Borden was officially charged with the murder of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. The events that followed the murder would stir the curiosity of people across the nation. After four official criminal proceedings, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the murder. The case is a mystery that has inspired documentaries, television movies, plays, musicals, poems, a scholarly journal, and law school case studies. This presentation by Annette Holba, PSU, is designed to review the facts and explore evidence that some suggest point to Lizzie's guilt and others say exonerate her. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Judy Landry, (603) 726-3081 Program meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month except February, March and December. The building (� Mile North of Blair Bridge Road, Exit 27 off I-93) is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public. 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. Wednesday, September 3, 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 Pease Public Library Programs &
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Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm 1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 www.peasepubliclibrary.org Tuesday, September 11, 7pm - Native American History of New Hampshire The Pennacook Indians of the Merrimack Valley were the largest and most powerful coalition of native people on the northern New England frontier during the 17th and 18th centuries. They, along with their Abenaki allies from Maine and Canada, held off Europeans for almost 90 years during a succession of "Indian Wars," culminating in the end of the French and Indian Wars in 1761. During this time, Indians and colonists exchanged and encountered each other's cultures, religions, trade goods, and even kinship. NH Humanities Council program, presented by David Stewart-Smith, free and open to the public. Mondays, 10:30am - Come Read to Willow (call to confirm) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15am - Toddler Story Time Book reading, songs, movement activities and snack. Registration required Wednesdays, 10:15am - 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. 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. |
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Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire phone: 323-7302 email: [email protected] web: www.aannh.org
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