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Late Summer - Issue 123
August 16-September 12, 2012
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Weeks Act Legacy Trail Offers a New Tour of the White Mountains by Car, Computer or Phone: The Weeks Act Legacy Trail is a new, self-guided tour of the White Mountains; you can check it out at www.weekslegacy.org. Helping travelers along the way are an audio tour and print tour, as well as an online virtual tour and mobile tour customized for smart phones. Named after The Weeks Act, the watershed conservation legislation of 1911 that led to the creation of the National Forest System, the tour spans 100 miles and stops at 40 signature White Mountain destinations, categorized by eight themes: Art and Literature, Conservation History, Ecology and Nature, History and Cultural Heritage, Kids and Families, Recreation, Scenery and Photographic Opportunities and Water. Each site is fun to visit on its own; together, they contribute to a meaningful understanding of the past, present and potential future of these protected lands. The Arts Alliance is proud to be part of the development team -- let us know what you think about the tour!

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Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country           

The goldenrod and Queen Anne's Lace are in bloom, the crickets are chirping their end-of-summer song, and the nights are finally starting to get a little cooler. We love these last couple of weeks of summertime fun and vacation possibilities before the kids head back to school. Check out this bulletin for wonderful offerings from our members, including concerts, art exhibits, theatre, dancing, historic sites, classes, lectures, kids' events and nature walks. There's something for every member of the family, and all your summer guests, too!

Bulletin instructions: If this e-bulletin comes through for you as one long text message, click on the Arts Alliance website at www.aannh.org for the user-friendly version. Choose "Join our e-list" in the left-hand column, then enter your email address. You will receive an email from the Arts Alliance. Click to update your Profile. At the bottom of the Profile page, select HTML format. Save your changes. That should solve the problem and allow you to view the bulletin more easily.

The bulletin, for you and your guests, is arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. Please be sure to confirm details and hours prior to attending events or visiting sites. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographic areas of interest. You can view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details; a link is available in the Quick Links section.

The e-bulletin lists the events and programs of Arts Alliance member organizations, businesses and artists. If you would like us to list your events, we invite you to join the Arts Alliance now. Membership provides essential support so that we can continue to bring programs as well as services like the e-bulletin and calendar to you, your families, colleagues, customers, neighbors and friends throughout the year. You can join or renew online at aannh.org/membership.php or send in your membership by snail mail (info on our website).

Please be sure to let us know if any listings need to be updated as we move from summer into fall.

The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering September 13-October 10, is September 4.

August 23 & 24 -- Free Plein-Air Landscape Painting Workshop, Talk & Exhibit Offered by White Mountain National Forest Artist-in-Residence: Artists at all levels of experience - from beginners to professionals - are invited to participate in a free landscape painting workshop led by White Mountain National Forest Artist-in-Residence Brian Chu at the Russell-Colbath House on the Kancamagus Highway. The workshop, open to adults and youth 15 and older, will take place rain or shine Thursday, August 23, from 2 to 5pm. Chu will guide participants in learning about composition, color and mark-making issues relevant in outdoor landscape painting.

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, who is spending three weeks as Artist-in-Residence on the White Mountain National Forest, is an Associate Professor of Painting and Drawing at the University of New Hampshire, and is represented by galleries across New England. He 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; email [email protected] or call us at 323-7302.

On the last day of the residency, Friday, August 24, at 6 pm, at the Patricia Carega Gallery in Center Sandwich, 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. We invite you to join them!

Register now for NH's annual Arts Education conference on October 19 & 20: Opening Minds to the Arts: Investing in Arts Education for a New Generation, the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts' annual statewide Arts Education Partnership Conference, will be held in the Upper Valley this year, and we're glad to continue as the coordinating partner for this great gathering. Early-bird rates apply through the end of August, so we encourage you to register soon. The conference focus will be on best practices, new research and strategies for building a network in support of opportunities for arts learning, creativity and innovation for students and youth across the state. For more information and to register, click here.
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

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.

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.

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

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 & Classes
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
28 S Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005
www.lisbonartsgallery.com
Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. Interested in becoming a member? Contact Janet Moriarty at [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.

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.

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.

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 & Events
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.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

phone: 323-7302 email: [email protected] web: www.aannh.org