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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. Tuesday, September 18, 7pm - Searson Erin, Heather and Colleen Searson, three multi-talented Canadian sisters, play a variety of instruments and are all expert step dancers. Piano, organ, fiddle, tenor guitar and bass are all highlighted in their live performances. Drummers and percussionists round out the live show as they accompany the sisters on their tour. The Celtic pop-rock group performs at the Tillotson Center just before their appearance at the NH Highland Games in Lincoln. As the GNWCA moves toward the fall season, be sure to catch these upcoming headline performers: at 7pm on Wednesday, October 3, the Scottish group Cantrip will bring its unmistakable music to the Tillotson Center complete with bagpipes; and on October 27 & 28, New Hampshire's troubadours the Shaw Brothers will be doing back-to-back weekend concerts at the Tillotson Center and Rialto Theatre in Lancaster-all under the sponsorship of the GNWCA. Advance tickets for the Tillotson Center shows are available at Fiddleheads at 110 Main Street in Colebrook, and for the Rialto concert at the theater box office at 80 Main Street in Lancaster. 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 art@michelejohnsen.com; Deb Sargent at (603) 538-6678 or debsargent@excite.com; Fran Bigney at 237-5208 or Francine@ncia.net. Thursday, September 20, 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. 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. 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
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Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am Errol Town Hall (first floor) 33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Debra Freedman) www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php The public is invited to enjoy an old photo display, a peek into the rich historic past of the area. The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round); open to the public |
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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. On Screen Through September 13 - The Bourne Legacy September 14-20 - Hope Springs September 21-27 - The Odd Life of Timothy Green September 28-October 4 - Premium Rush Wednesday, October 3, 7pm - Live on Stage The Noyes Lecture Fund presents: Comedian Ventriloquist Sylvia Fletcher (free show) 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 Sunday, September 16, 1pm - Wildflower Walk Please join the Weeks State Park Association's free autumn wildflower walk. Discover the wildflowers and other signs of nature in the park with the aid of ecologist and botanist Matt Peters. Participants should meet at the highway parking lot, opposite the main entrance of Weeks State Park. Bring raingear just in case and suitable clothing and footwear for an easy walk in the Park. Persons with special needs should call 788-4961 in advance of the event. 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. 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 Register now for a full day of workshops at the 3rd Annual Northern New Hampshire Tourism Conference, held on November 8. Early bird special for registering before October 15. Full details at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e69rd2mwb7d60651&llr=5vt8cpbab Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs
Call for museum days & hours 900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-4372 www.facebook.com/pages/Jefferson-Historical-Society/118993864789538 Collection is housed in an 1868 church on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. Permanent exhibits include early life in Jefferson, the life of Thaddeus Lowe, the Cherry Mountain Slide, and the Waumbek Hotel photographs and memorabilia. Meets first Tuesday of the month at 7pm - May through October meetings held at the Museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome. Whitefield Historical Society Museum
By appointment Whitefield Historical Society Museum downstairs in Laconia Savings Bank 22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466 www.whitefieldnh.org/page2.asp Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. Ongoing exhibits are also on display on the first floor of the Mountain View Grand year 'round and are updated periodically. |
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Rebecca Rule's Yankee Humor and New England Storytelling
Friday, September 14, 7pm Gorham Town Hall's Medallion Opera House 20 Park Street, Gorham (603) 466-3322 www.gorhamnh.org/Pages/GorhamNH_Library/Index That Reminds Me of a Story: Yankee Humor and the New England Storytelling Tradition Good stories never die, they evolve from teller to teller. New England has a rich and ongoing storytelling tradition from folklore to "Bert and I" to stories about your family, your life, or the town you live in. Humorist Rebecca Rule will prime the pump with stories she's collected at small-town gatherings, often at historical societies and libraries, over the last ten years, plus a classic or two. Our "discussion" will be the stories that listeners offer up, and as one story leads to another -- humorous, serious, thought-provoking, or just plain entertaining -- we practice and preserve our stories and tradition. And laugh, a lot. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Elizabeth Thompson, 466-2525 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 Fridays, September 14, 21 & 28 - Friday Flicks! Join us for an after dinner movie. AMC Staff picks the flick, and you sit back and enjoy. Movie starts just after 8pm September 15 - Stories Behind the Stars Join local naturalist Matt Krug for a discussion on the night sky followed by a trip outdoors to view the stars. Matt will show some of the major summer constellations, how to locate them, and some of the mythology connected to them. The program is for both beginners and those who are familiar with the night sky. We will focus mostly on what can be seen with the naked eye. September 22 - Travels by Canoe in Alaska's Western Arctic Experience a wilderness journey through the words and pictures of Emmy award-winning New Hampshire filmmaker Richard Kahn. Join Kahn for a presentation on the wild, unprotected and threatened wilderness of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. The Reserve is home to the Western and Central Caribou herds, wolves, bears, wolverines and a rich assortment of raptors, songbirds and waterfowl. His photographs and journals record intense light, an ocean of unnamed mountains, crystal clear rivers, delicate wild flowers and glimpses of the animals whose lives are woven into the fabric of the place. September 29 - Backcountry Skiing in Yellowstone National Park For close to 27 years Dr. Roger Zimmerman has been guiding backcountry ski trips, for the AMC, to Yellowstone National Park. This show will take a look at these skiing adventures over the years, as well as provide an update on some of the critical issues facing the park-snowmobiles, wolves, reduced staff, and other concerns. All programs are free and open to the public; fee for dinners. The family-style dinner is at 6pm; reservations are recommended; guests may BYOB. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change. 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. Upcoming Art Exhibitions include the Biennial North Country Quilt Show by Berlin Quilters Guild, and historic exhibition: Celebrating & Interpreting the 100th Anniversary of the Brown Family Maynesboro Arabian Horse Farm, researched and curated by the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society. Art exhibits are open for viewing during regular business hours (9am-4pm) Monday-Friday, an hour before all performing arts programs, and by special arrangement. There is no admission fee but donations to support the exhibit series are most welcome and greatly appreciated. Friday, September 21, 7pm - Inca Son Beautiful authentic music of the Andes Mountains WREN Workshops & Technology Classes
52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Wednesday, September 26, 12noon-1pm - Berlin Networking Lunches Work from home? Own a small business? Need to talk to others about a challenge or question? Meet up and share at White Mountain Cafe, Gorham. Thursday, October 4, 5-7pm - Marketing Your Business with Facebook Designed for businesses currently using Facebook, this course with Laura Jamison will cover the newest trends and how to implement creative marketing. Participants will learn the latest and best internet marketing strategies for branding their company on Facebook and some basics to drive people to their business. Please bring a Wi-Fi enabled laptop. Thursday, October 11, 5-7pm - Color Therapy Brighten the day and relate to the response to color by creating a piece of art with Will O'Brien. Limited to 8 students; please register to reserve a space. 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 wellnessatwork@myfairpoint.net 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. 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, October 1, 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 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. Friday, October 5, 7:30pm - David Westfall, piano virtuoso, performs at a private home in Jackson 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 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/ Wednesdays, 3:15-4:30 - Hop-Off-The-Bus: Children's Book Group Fall book selection is Wild Wings by Gill Lewis. The story will be read aloud each week, small activities connected with the story will be included throughout, and an after-school snack will be provided. School age children grades 1+ are welcome (written permission required; please stop by the Library to pick up a form). Younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The Randolph bus usually arrives at the Library between 3:15-3:25pm. The program will end at 4:30pm and children must be picked up or met at the Library at that time. 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. 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 ljamisongal@gmail.com Fridays, 5:30pm - BINGO! Classic bingo and pull tab tickets at St. Anne's Hall (behind St. Anne's Church), Berlin. White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Exhibits and Events
Daily, 7am-4pm 212 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2511 www.whitemountaincafe.com North Country home to photographer Jerry Monkman, focusing on photography of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. http://blog.jerryandmarcymonkman.com/ Berlin & Coos County Historical Society
Museum
Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment) Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center 119 High Street, Berlin (603) 752-4590 or (603) 752-7337 www.berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org The Moffett House Museum presents exhibits on Berlin's rich history, encompassing its cultural, ethnic and industrial legacies. The museum is highlighting its collection of military memorabilia. Available for sale: A Postcard History of Berlin Reading Room is available for perusing through high school yearbooks or doing research in the many Brown Bulletins, city reports, antique ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available. |
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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. The full schedule can be found on the website. 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. Friday & Saturday, September 14 & 15, 7:30pm - Red and Gold Cabaret MTMC faculty member Lillian Lee Morse presents her annual cabaret at the Denmark Arts Center in Denmark, Maine, and features singers from Lillian's Denmark Singer's Workshop (sister program to MTMC's Adult Singers.) Come enjoy music from Broadway and the great American songbook, comedic skits, and an audience sing-a-long all in a fun, intimate cabaret setting. Snacks and soft drinks provided (BYOB). Donation requested. Sunday, September 16, 4pm - MTMC Faculty Concert: Old Music Made New Chris Nourse, violin; Ellen Schwindt, piano & violin; George Wiese, piano & trombone present a concert of music inspired by older music, in which composers have looked to their "ancestors" for inspiration. Vivaldi - La Folia; Stravinsky - Suite Italienne; Schnittke - Suite in the Old Style; Shostakovitch - Prelude, Gavotte and Waltz; Dvorak - Songs from the Dvur Kralove manuscript. At Christ Church Episcopal, North Conway Friday, October 5, 7:30pm - Pianist David Westfall performs a recital at a private residence in Jackson. Proceeds benefit Music in the Great North Woods, with whom MTMC has a partnership. Mondays, 10-11am - Monday Morning Blues Players learn to improvise over blues forms, and includes music theory, ear training and some basic music notation. Mondays, 4-4:45pm - Group Guitar Students learn basic guitar technique and play songs together. They learn to read music notation and lay the foundation for further music study. No prior musical experience is necessary. Guitar rentals are available. Ages: 6-9 years Mondays, 4:45-5:30pm - Keyboard Kids Students learn to read music notation, use both hands to play familiar songs, and play in ensemble and alone, in a friendly and encouraging setting. No prior musical experience is necessary. Ages: 5-7 years Mondays, 5-6pm - Youth Chorus Students will rehearse and prepare several performances each school year. Mondays - Youth Orchestra Programs 5:30-6:30pm - Level I: Kearsarge Orchestra For students ages 8-10 and/or 1-2 years of playing experience 6-7pm - Level II: Chocorua Orchestra For students ages 11-14 and/or 3+ years of playing experience These groups will play as a large group and as smaller orchestras as well. Ensembles will prepare several concerts during the school year in conjunction with the Mountain Top Children's Chorus. All instruments are welcome. Mondays, 7-8pm - Beginning Orchestra Adult players of stringed instruments and winds learn to play in a small orchestra setting. Repertoire is selected with the players' experience level in mind Mondays, 7-9pm (or by appointment with group) - Chamber Ensembles This enjoyable playing experience allows students to hone their skills playing in a chamber ensemble. Ages: High School and Adult Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15pm - Music One Basic musicianship for kids (5-8 years) through singing, dancing, writing and playing rhythm instruments. Curriculum tailored to interest of participants. Tuesdays, 5:15-6pm - Music Two Designed for students who have achieved very basic musicianship. This class offers a hands-on exploration of many musical instruments. Tuesdays, 6-8pm - Adult Singers Designed to promote good vocal technique without intimidating singers; two different levels Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15pm - Song Writing Class Explore and develop ideas, learn about basic lyrical and chordal forms, learn how to create changes optimize impact. Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15pm - Strings After School Students have the opportunity to try cello, violin and viola, and then choose one instrument to study. Singing and movement are used regularly to relate to instrument playing. Instrument rental included in class fee. Ages: 6-9 years 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. Wednesdays, 7-9pm - Community Orchestra Explores a wide variety of orchestral repertoire, in addition to performing new compositions and arrangements. The ensemble performs throughout the Mount Washington Valley. Free. Adults and Teens Thursdays, 9:30-10am - Music for Babies Babies (birth-18 months) play interactive games involving familiar songs, rhymes and rhythms. Thursdays, 10:15-11am - Music for Toddlers Children and their caregivers dance, play rhythm instruments, sing and play games using familiar songs. Thursdays, 4:15-5pm - Introduction to Jam Band Designed for musicians who wish to begin improvising and playing music in a band setting, grounded in rock, but also explores a fusion of jazz blues and pop. MTMC will provide bass, guitar and percussion for those who do not have their own instruments. Attendees should have basic playing skills on their instruments, and players of all types of instruments are welcome. Age: Kids and Teens Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm - Jam Band Opportunity for musicians to improvise and play music in a band setting. 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. Friday, September 14, 6:30-9pm - Whitney Center Dance Ballroom, Latin, Swing or whatever. Partners are not necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Participants can brings CDs of their favorite kind of dance music to share if they like. Dress is casual or dressy. Admission is free. Light refreshments provided. Regularly scheduled Friday dance (call to confirm date). Mondays, September 24 & October 8, 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 dottiaiello@aol.com. 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 Friday & Saturday, September 14 & 15, 7:30pm - Red and Gold Cabaret See description under Mountain Top Music Center listing Saturday, October 6, 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. World Fellowship Center Workshops, Activities & Cultural Events
368 Drake Hill Road (off Route 16), Albany (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. The public is invited. Donation requested. RSVP reservations@worldfellowship.org. Friday-Sunday, September 14-16 - Building Community with Stories: The Art of Gathering & Presenting Oral History Jo Radner will lead this weekend workshop on developing oral history projects, focusing on the skills necessary to conduct an oral history project and the steps involved in creating public programming based on oral histories. Participants will practice effective strategies for interviewing, learn to design oral history projects, and consider samples of the many ways community stories can be told. This workshop will be valuable for teachers, community historians, writers, performers, organizational leaders, and anyone collecting family history. Reservations are required and there is a fee. For more information or to make reservations, email reservations@worldfellowship.org. Saturday September 15, 7pm - The Stories We've Heard: Performances of Oral History Jo Radner will perform stories based on family and community oral history. Participants in Jo's oral history weekend workshop will join her on the stage to share their works-in-progress. This event is free and open to the public. Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, Classes and Exhibits
Saturday & Sunday, 1-6pm and Monday-Friday, by appointment or by chance 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 jdesign@ncia.net 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. Exhibiting through September - Valley Expressionists 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; call or email jdesign@ncia.net. www.peggyimmel.com 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 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. Saturday, September 15, 2-4pm - Opening Reception: Apple of My Eye Guest curator Sam Robbins will share his insights and knowledge about this superb exhibit. Featuring paintings, watercolors, pastels and prints of apples in many forms and places from over 50 mostly regional artists of the past. Some of the featured artists include Agnes Weinrich, Carl Knaths, Charles Osborne, Helen Farr and Benjamin Champney. Exhibiting through December 21. Saturday, September 22, 7:30pm - Australian Singer-Songwriter Joe Robinson Winning Australia's Got Talent in 2008, and the Australian National Songwriting Competition at the tender age of 13, Robinson's sheer six-string ability and compositional insight have already earned him a world-wide following. Traveling the world with his own trio, featuring a drummer and bassist, Robinson deftly walks a tightrope between the instrumental music that's put him in the spotlight and a unique fusion of vocally based rock, blues, jazz, country and R&B that's entirely his own. www.joerobinson.com 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. Saturday, September 15 - Tamworth Living History Program A collaborative program of the Tamworth Historical Society, the Yeoman's Fund for the Arts, the Tamworth Congregational Church, the Cook Memorial Library, and the Remick Farm Museum, to bring alive and celebrate Parson Samuel Hidden's life and key role in Tamworth 1792-1837. His descendants and others will outline his extraordinary life, including as a Music Master teaching Shape-Note Songs, and how it still affects the town today. Shape-Note Music, Its Importance to New England Workshops offered by Larry Gordon, founder of Village Harmony in VT and shape-note expert, culminating in Saturday performances. Larry will also explain the history of the genre. Free; donations also welcome. Do one session, a few, or all. Contact Peggy Johnson, peggyjohnjohnson@yahoo.com or 323-8877 for information and to register. The Unique Architecture of Our 1793 Town House Peter Benes, author of Meetinghouses of Early New England, will give a talk with slides on how the Town House, where Hidden and his parishioners sang, is both typical and unusual. Bob Cottrell, Tamworth historian, will lead an exploration of the building. 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/. 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 Saturday, September 15 - Tamworth Living History Program See full description under Arts Council of Tamworth listing 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 carrie@believeinbooks.org. Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. Enjoy 8K of running, walking & biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood. Outreach Reading - Believe in Books visits over 50 preschools. The first preschool visits of the school year begin with Clifford, starting the week of September 17. 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 aimee@believeinbooks.org Saturdays, 9:30am - Character Breakfast Series Breakfast includes a book swap (bring a gently used book and swap it with another), a small breakfast, the reading of a storybook about that week's character and a visit with the character. In addition, a different local organization each week will engage the kids in some type of hands-on activity to finish the morning program. Character Schedule: September 22 - Clifford & Mountain Top Music September 29 - Winnie the Pooh & Sherman Farm October 6 - Eeyore & TBD Our storybook characters will be making appearances at Story Land on weekends through Columbus Day, 10am-3pm Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Wednesday 10am-6:30pm, Friday 10am-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 Monday, September 17, 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 Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger. 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 18, 6:30pm - The Library hosts a tribute to the late David Baker. This innovative artist and poet is remembered by friends, family and former students reading his work and sharing anecdotes about him. Refreshments served. The public is invited to this unique presentation. Wednesday, September 19, 7pm - Banjos, Bones and Ballads Traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, present the latest news from the distant past. They help us to interpret present-day life with an understanding of the working people who built our country. Tavern songs, banjo tunes, 18th century New England hymns, sailor songs, and humorous stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this informative program. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Jeff Warner, free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, September 20, 2pm - Book Talk with Rabbi Hillel Millgram As part of the High Holy Day Season, Rabbi Millgram will present a book talk about his latest study, the story of Joseph: The Joseph Paradox: A Radical Reading of Genesis 37-50. He also appears at the Center Conway United Methodist Church at 6:30pm on Wednesday, September 19. Both events are open to the public. Admission is free. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Rabbi Millgram shares the pulpit with Hazzan Marlena Fuerstman for the 2012 High Holy Day season at Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation in Bethlehem, NH September 8-October 7. Thursday, September 20, 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. Mondays, September 24-October 29, 10:30am - Starting today, the Library offers a series of programs designed by the Family Place for little ones age 1-3 years old. Each week focuses on an aspect of child rearing with local experts on hand to answer questions, while the children play. This week it's Early Literacy. The 5 sessions are free, but registration is required. Call the Library or stop by to register. Monday, September 24, 6:30pm - Mountain Storytellers Guild Adults, teens and older children are welcome to come and share original and/or favorite poems, songs and stories. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Everyone is welcome to come and share, or just to listen. Potluck refreshments - please bring a goodie to share. Fourth Monday of each month - confirm dates. Tuesday, September 25, 6:30pm - Author and Moultonboro Library Director Jane Rice speaks about her recent book Bob Fogg and New Hampshire's Golden Age of Aviation: Flying Over Winnipesaukee and Beyond. Fogg pioneered seaplane aviation on NH's lakes in the '20s & '30s. Hear about this fascinating part of our state's history. Refreshments served. Free and open to all. Tuesday, October 2, 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. Tuesdays-Thursdays, through November 8, 10:30am - Fall Story Time Tuesdays for 2-year-olds and Thursdays for 3- and 4-year-olds Wednesdays for Babies - Children under 2 enjoy simple books, songs and action rhymes. Older siblings and guests are always welcome. No registration necessary. 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. Legacy of Mt. Washington Valley Artist David C. Baker Celebration
Contact What's Your Story? at whatsyourstory2@verizon.net 2 Raymond Court, #21, Hudson, MA 01749 (978) 212-2345 or (978) 875-4212 www.bakerlegacy.com Artists and art lovers throughout the region are invited to be part of The Legacy of Artist David C. Baker, a three-week tribute and celebration honoring the Jackson artist who pioneered "vitreous flux" painting and served as friend and mentor to a multitude of Mt. Washington Valley artists until his death in 1999. For details on Baker and all legacy celebration events, visit the website. Events include: Through September 28 - Art Exhibition and Sale: David Baker & Friends At the Mt. Washington Valley Arts Association (16 Norcross Place, North Conway) Tuesday, September 18, 6:30-8:30pm - The Poetry of David C. Baker & Friends At Conway Public Library, Baker's poetry, collected in a slim volume titled Blue Tarp, will be read by poet, songwriter, and performer, Danny Bianchino, to set the mood for friends to read their own Baker-influenced poetry. The filmmaker and former Valley resident, Judy C. Faust, will conduct the evening, read one of her poems, and show a video clip from her new documentary about Baker. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided by the Library. Poets who want to share their poems at the reading should call (978) 212-2345, or email Judy@bakerlegacy.com Friday, September 28, 7pm - Public Premiere of "See What's Whispered" A documentary about Baker by filmmaker Judy C. Faust, whose devotion to celebrating Baker's legacy has made all these programs possible. The film will be screened at the Whitney Community Center in Jackson Village. Tickets available at the door; discount if purchased online before September 24. 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 riverartsjackson@gmail.com 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 leslie@middlemtn.com. Coming next weekend - 10th Annual 19th Century Art Sale and Grand Opening of the Museum of White Mountain Art at Jackson 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, open to the public. Those interested in leading or attending a workshop are encouraged to call or email Brian Charles at service@northconwaymusic.com. Coming in October - Group Guitar Classes 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. Mount Washington Valley Band Seeks Players
(603) 356-2096 www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Washington-Valley-Band/199144076802813 The Mount Washington Valley Band wants you! Alumni and new members are needed. Some loaner Instruments are available. Ages 12 & up - seniors and new members are welcome; call or email prgage@msn.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 danceit54@gmail.com AIE Studio workshops and classes for all ages and levels, pre-schoolers through adults - modern, movement exploration, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz and hip hop. 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 Visiting authors give talks and book signings throughout the year. 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. |
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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. 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 Saturday, September 15, 9am-5pm - Basketmaking, with Ray Lagasse An assortment of Ray's wonderful baskets from which to choose. Ages: Adult Thursdays, September 20-October 18, 2-5pm - Handbuilding Large Vessels For beginners and those experienced with clay, Alison Dodd will teach students how to make large vessels using a technique called pinch and add. This is fairly easy to learn. Ages: 12+ Saturday, September 22, 9am-12noon - Cigar Box Assemblage, with Kristine Lingle Using a small box or drawer as a base, adult students will use paint, paper, stamps and stencils to add color, pattern and texture, then add a variety of found objects to create depth and mystery. Sunday, September 23, 12noon-4:30pm - Beadweaving: Dutch Spiral Bracelet, with Deb Fairchild This bracelet is made using the Dutch Spiral technique, a tubular peyote stitch. Some experience with peyote beadwork is helpful but not necessary. Ages: Adult Wednesdays, through September 26, 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. Thursdays, through September 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 Wednesdays, October 3-24, 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, October 4-25, 12noon-2:30pm - Watercolor, with Ed Kadunc Whether watercolor is new for the student or they have been working in the medium for a while, this class will offer both basic techniques and the tips and tricks they need to expand their art. Ages: 15+ Thursdays, October 4-25, 4-5:30pm - Beginning Watercolor for Kids, with Ed Kadunc This class is geared to kids who are ready to move up from "just drawing" to painting. Ed will introduce simple watercolor techniques that can be expanded as the student's expertise grows. Ages 9+ Friday, October 5, 9am-12noon - Family Fun with Clay Dinosaurs Kids should come with their imagination or with a picture of their favorite dinosaur and Cecily Yarosh will help them create it. Ages 6+ Saturday, October 6, 10am-4pm - Enamel Workshop A wonderful opportunity to spend the day in the studio with Averill Shepps, the current President of the Enamelist Society. She will share many enameling skills and techniques. Ages: Adult Sunday, October 7, 10am-5pm - Get Comfortable With Soldering Workshop, with Jean Matray This intensive one-day class will help students understand and get comfortable with soldering. Students will work on a variety of diverse exercises in order to discover the subtleties of soldering by experimentation and repetition. Some experience is preferred. 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 oversee the studio & to answer questions. Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre
Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org Artist of the Month in the Plate Glass Gallery: Photographer Scott Morda Stop by and check out our newest window artist, showing through September. Friday-Tuesday, 7:30 and Wednesday, 5:30pm (2 for 1 night) - Movies Through September 12 - The Intouchables September 14 & 16-19 - Queen of Versailles Saturday, September 15 - JFK Barbecue & Concert, with Paul & Peggo Hodes The Northern Grafton County Democrats host dinner and a performance by guitar playing former Congressman Paul Hodes and his wife Peggo, a classically trained soprano and recording artist. Democratic candidates for local and statewide office will also be present. Thursdays, 7:30pm - Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Cultural Series Films that offer a variety of insights into Jewish culture September 20 - Footnote presents contrasts between father and son scholars October 4 - My So-Called Enemy follows the search for peace by a group of teens caught in the tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Films are open to the public; season pass available. Cosponsored by Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation and The Colonial. Contact Eileen Regen, (603) 823-7711 or esregen@hotmail.com. 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, September 15, 9am - Readers Café 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
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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. 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 October 1 - Atmospheres Grids Textures Paintings by Charles Pates, with a Meet the Artist Reception on Friday, September 28, 5-7pm Sunday, September 16, 1-3pm - WINGS Program: Comic Superhero Basics Want to learn how to draw comic super heroes and their side kicks like a professional? Learn the basics of comic illustration, and how to develop a comic story board, with expert illustration artist Robert Henry. For children ages 8-14 Tuesday, September 25, 5-7pm - Creative Merchandising Learn the basics of visual displays, so you can create and maintain compelling presentations of merchandise to engage customers and help stimulate sales activity. Alice Dreier will demonstrate the importance of maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of fixtures, signage, lights and equipment, as well as share her personal business ownership and merchandising experience. Tuesday, September 25, 6:30-8pm - WREN Book Club discussing The Paris Wife by Paula McLain Thursday, September 27, 11:30am-1:30pm - WRENAGADES Tour of Foggy Bottom Alpaca Ranch in Lyman. Meet at WREN to carpool. Lunch to follow. Tuesdays, October 2-16, 5:30-8pm - Your Story, Change Your Life A 3-part workshop with Catherine Hier & Becky Cummings, for women of all ages. This expressive workshop will use the key component of play in order to explore and connect with others in a safe and joyous way. Through movement, theater games, music, writing, mask making and dialogue, the group will explore where they have come from and where they are going. Friday, October 5, 10am-12noon - Social Media as a Business Tool Learn how to optimize social marketing activities with easy-to-implement tips for engaging customers. Join Veronica Francis of Notchnet, a Constant Contact All Star, for an overview of social media marketing and how to integrate it with an email marketing campaign. Wednesday, October 10, 6-8pm - Styling and Lifestyling Participants will learn what their assets are and how to highlight them, what their challenges are and how to minimize those. Topics covered will include make-up dos and don'ts, what five qualities to look for in a hair stylist, how to know what colors work best, blow-drying for dummies, and more. Mini consultations with Kate Goldsborough for the last half of the class. Saturdays, through October 13, 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. Thursdays, through December 27, 5pm - Taiji-Qigong (Tai Chi) Drop-ins welcome. For fee schedule, registration or other questions, please call Mary, of Path of Harmony, at (603) 823-8780. 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. 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. The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events &
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Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm 28 S Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005 www.lisbonartsgallery.com Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. Interested in becoming a member? Contact Janet Moriarty at jdmoriarty@roadrunner.com or (603) 838-6797. To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at kstevens100@hotmail.com or call 838-6675 or stop by the Gallery. Registration forms are on the Gallery website, as well as at the Gallery. At the present time, exhibiting artists are working hard to expand class offerings. Anyone with a particular interest who would like to offer a class can contact the ARTS Gallery. Exhibiting through September 30 - From Biology to Art: a story of change Featuring pottery by Janice Balog (her first show) and black and white photographs of nature by Frank Kaczmarek, both artists having displayed a love for science, particularly biology, from an early age. Wednesday, September 19, 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. Saturday, September 22, 10am-3pm - Lisbon Fall Festival of the Arts Lots of fall foods, entertainment, demonstrations and interactive activities for all ages. ARAC is seeking entries for the People's Art Show, exhibiting at the White Church. There is no fee; this is a great venue for artists to exhibit their work. For further information or questions, contact Clayton Beck at acbeck@yahoo.com. Artists and fine craftsmen are invited to exhibit, demonstrate and sell their art along Main Street. Registration is required. 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. Wednesday, September 19, 7pm - Saving Buffalo and Cardinal: NH's Environmentalist Earnest Baynes Earnest Harold Baynes (1868-1925) fought to prevent the mindless slaughter of buffalo by frontiersmen, even raising herds of them here in New Hampshire. Images from his fragile glass slides show a buffalo team pulling him to the Claremont Agricultural Fair. Color images from these slides also show the varied wild animals he domesticated locally. Brightly plumaged birds, like the cardinal, suffered a cruel fate at the hands of the fashion and hat trade that environmentalist Baynes worked to curtail. His aim was not to subdue nature but to preserve it. In his books and lectures he sought to persuade Americans that the lives and liberties of all creatures were sacred. James Atkinson presents this program which is sponsored by the NH Humanities Council and the Ammonoosuc Chapter of NH Audubon. The program is free and open to the public. Held at The Rocks Estate, 4 Christmas Tree Lane. Contact: David Govatski, (603) 586-7776 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. 37th Annual New Hampshire Highland Games
Friday-Sunday, September 21-23 Loon Mountain Ski Resort Lincoln (800) 358-7268 www.nhscot.org Be swept in by the colors and sounds of Scotland at one of the largest and most diverse Scottish festivals in North America. The NH Highland Games and Festival includes the Gathering of the Scottish Clans, with over 60 clans and societies; Massed Bands; Sheepdog Trials; Celtic World Music Concerts; the New England Regional Scottish Fiddle Championship; International Scottish Athletics; New England Highland Dance Championships; New England Solo Piping Drumming Championships; Scottish Harp (Clarsach) other instrumental competitions. Seminars in Whisky Tastings and Scottish History; demonstrations and workshops in Harp, Fiddle and Scottish Country Dancing; storytelling in our Youth Program; and much more. Check the website for much more. 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. BHC is a Conservative-Egalitarian congregation. September 8-October 7 - High Holy Day Season Rabbi Hillel Millgram and Hazzan Marlena Fuerstman share the pulpit for the 2012 High Holy Day season. Services and events through the holiday of Simchat Torah include Selichot, Rosh Hashana, Shabbat Shuvah, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur, Yizkor, Mincha-Neilah and Sukkot. Visitors are welcome to attend all services and events. Tickets are not required. Saturday, September 22, 6pm - Book Talk with Rabbi Hillel Millgram As part of the High Holy Day Season, Rabbi Millgram will present three book talks about his latest study, the story of Joseph: The Joseph Paradox: A Radical Reading of Genesis 37-50. He also appears at the Center Conway United Methodist Church at 6:30pm on Wednesday, September 19 and at the Conway Public Library at 2pm on Thursday, September 20. All events are open to the public. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Thursdays, 7:30pm - Cultural Series at The Colonial Films that offer a variety of insights into Jewish culture September 20 - Footnote presents contrasts between father and son scholars October 4 - My So-Called Enemy follows the search for peace by a group of teens caught in the tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Films are open to the public; season pass available. Cosponsored by Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation and The Colonial. Contact Eileen Regen, (603) 823-7711 or esregen@hotmail.com. 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. 43rd Annual Littleton Art Show
Saturday, September 29 Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce, at the Littleton Opera House Welcome Center 2 Union Street, Littleton (603) 444-6561 www.littletonareachamber.com This year's show will once again fill Littleton's Main Street and feature music and more, including the Photo Contest and Littleton Lions Club Annual Antique Car Parade. 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. Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events
Fridays & Saturdays, through October 27, 1-4pm, or 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. Recently acquired antique farm equipment is on display in the side yard. 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. 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. 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. 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) Bob Copeland's North-of-the-Notch Studio & Gallery
Thursday-Saturday, 11am-4pm, and by chance or appointment 23 Ammonoosuc Street (2nd floor), Littleton (603) 444-6266 www.bobcopelandart.com The North-of-the-Notch Studio & Gallery features paintings, prints and extreme close-up photographs (Abstractions from Nature) created by retired Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland. |
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Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public
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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 the guest book, or email and give the library feedback. This project coincides with the NCCA Children's theater productions. Exhibiting August & September - Featured Artist: Jack Richardson Saturday, September 15, 9am-2pm - Friends of Lincoln Library Annual Book and Bake Sale Lots of great books, videos and audios. Raffles for great prizes. To contribute, please call the Library. Wednesday, September 26, 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. Theatre at North Country Center for the Arts Papermill Theatre
Through October 27 (check online for specific dates & times) 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. Through October 19 - A Grand Night for Singing Taste and imagination, the two key ingredients for a first-rate revue, abound in this fresh take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein canon. Saturday, September 22, 7:30pm - Scottish Connection Great Scottish music peppered with bluegrass, emphasizing the connection between Celtic and bluegrass. A great way to enjoy your evening while attending the Highland Games. Monday, September 24, 6pm - Auditions: Jean's Teens Monster Musical Work with our highly educated and professional staff as you create a show based on all the famed monsters of musical theatre. There are many roles available, beginners welcome. Those auditioning should prepare at least 16 bars of a song that best shows his or her abilities. Rehearsals will be after school, over by 6:30pm (if not before) and not everyone will be needed at every rehearsal. The show will be performed at Jean's Playhouse. There is no cost to participate or to audition. This program is funded completely through ticket sales for the final performances on October 26 & 27. For teens, ages 12-18, interested in acting, singing, dancing, tech, stage managing, costumes, and all other aspects of theatre. Questions? - email Vicki at vetchings@papermilltheatre.org 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 October 27 - Once Upon a Forest A forest in and of itself is a divine work of art. This exhibit explores the many ways in which the forest can be transformed or deconstructed into its basic elements and then transformed again into another work of art. See paper artists and wood artists and more come together in this multi-media exhibit. A reception will be held on Saturday, October 6, 6:30-8:30pm. No charge, donations are welcome. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs. Saturday, September 15, 8:30-10:30pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights Join in during the new moon for monthly stargazing nights at the H.A. Rey Observatory. Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the NH Astronomical Society will be the guides. Bring warm layers to wear and binoculars if available. Designed for adults and families with children ages 4+. There is no charge to attend; donations are welcome. This program will also be held on October 13, November 10 and December 15. Saturdays, 11am & 4pm (no 4pm story time September 22 or 29) - 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 Curious George and other seasonal crafts will be made that children can take home. All ages welcome. There is no charge to visit the Curious George Cottage, donations are welcome. Friday-Sunday, September 28-30 - White Mountain Storytelling Festival at Rey Center With Rebecca Rule, a New Hampshire native storyteller & humorist, as the featured teller and 16 other storytellers, there will be something for all ages. For more information and to register, visit the New Hampshire Storytelling Alliance's website at www.nhstorytelling.org Friday, October 5, 7-8pm - Of Musick & Astronomy: The Life & Times of Sir William Herschel William Herschel was a musician, composer & organist, linguist, mathematician, physicist and astronomer during the 18th Century's Great Enlightenment. He discovered the planet Uranus and infrared radiation and, with his sister Caroline, built the world's largest telescope. He gave Caroline full and public credit for her work in a time when recognition for female scientists was rare. Harpsichordist, astronomer and historical re-enactor R.P. Hale plays Herschel in this multimedia Chautauqua living history program, featuring his life in astronomy and his "musick" on the harpsichord. This program is generously sponsored by the Golden Eagle Lodge; there is no charge to attend. Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7, 10am-2pm - Volunteer Stewards on Welch Ledges Do you love the spectacular ledges of Welch Mountain in Thornton, NH? 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. Those interested in volunteering can Kim Votta at kvotta@thereycenter.org. Register Now - Friday, October 12, 1:30-5pm & Saturday, October 13, 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 her website at www.ngartsite.com. 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. Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 6-8pm (also by appointment) In the Village Shops (near Fratello's) 26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm The Museum reflects the everyday life of past years with lots of photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, hotels and inns, and personal memorabilia of folks who lived in this river valley mainly from the 1890s to the present. Visit the "satellite" museum. The owners of the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site) have given the Museum a storefront in the complex and there are numerous photos and early maps on display. |
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Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs &
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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, September 13 & 27, 9am - Cards Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music Tuesdays, 1pm - Nifty Needlers Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group Thursdays, 9am - Art Class Thursdays, 12:45pm - Tatting Fridays, 1pm - Exploring Nature's Fields Recognizing, gathering and cooking wild plants Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs &
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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 September 30, Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment) - Hortus Incantatus, an exhibition of work by Sirpa Cowell Using European floral motifs with a nod to 18th century botanical drawings, Cowell draws heavily from her Scandinavian background with simple, stylish forms and strong, fresh colors. In this show she is showing her bold flowers on black background and works that combine North Country fauna and glitter as well as botanical drawings. Saturday, September 15, 7:30pm - Juno-Award Winner James Keelaghan Canadian singer-songwriter James Keelaghan's passion for stories old and new informs some of his best known songs. These aren't stuffy history lessons, but an inspired discovery of people and places in another time. And while many of Keelaghan's most celebrated songs draw from historical accounts, his accounts of personal journeys are remarkable, tender and unflinching. Saturday, September 29, 4-8pm - Festival of Earthly Delights Artisan cheese makers, restaurants, confectionaries, small farms, craft breweries and wineries from around the region will be highlighted at the Festival. This tasting event, hosted by Court Street Arts, will also have live music and events for the entire family. Adding to the fun this year will be the energetic and soulful mix of rhythm and blues, swing and rock with the popular, Wicked Mojo Allstars and Redhouse, who will bring a mix of rock, country, and blues to the stage. The event is family-friendly and kids should expect an appearance from Mo the Clown. Held at the North Haverhill Fairground. All proceeds from the event go towards supporting Court Street Arts at Alumni Hall. Tickets are now on sale through the Court Street Arts website atwww.courtstreetarts.org or can be purchased at the door. Mondays, 4-5pm (YOUTH CLASS) and Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm (ADULT CLASS) - Intro to Tap Dancing, with Josie Gundy This class will introduce students to classic and contemporary Tap Dance. The class will focus on rhythm tap: learning to be a percussive force behind the music, while learning to relax the legs and feet to create some wonderful sounds. All levels welcome. Mondays, 5:45-6:45pm & Saturdays, 9-10am - Zumba, with Kathy Schiffman Zumba is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness workout. No dance experience needed. For more information or to register contact Kathy at 989-3181 or schiffman@charter.net Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm - Dancing Together This is a parent-child dance class for toddlers 18-30 months and their caregivers, led by Katherine Ferrier through a series of fun exercises designed to improve balance, increase coordination and develop body awareness. Children follow along, imitate their adult counterparts and socialize with other toddlers. Moms also get the benefit of a low impact workout with focus on balancing, stretching, and finding a sense of joy in all movement. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Beginning Modern Dance An introduction to contemporary dance techniques, with Katherine Ferrier, designed for students who are new to dance or for experienced movers who want to refresh and renew their approach to healthy whole body dancing. Thursdays, 4-5:15pm - Middle School Modern Movers This fun and lively class with Katherine Ferrier introduces students to a variety of contemporary dance techniques. Students will be encouraged to embrace and hone their own unique movement style while learning basic elements of dance, including rhythm, shape, quality, space and body awareness. Imagination and self-esteem are strengthened through easy to follow exercises in a fun and positive atmosphere. No previous experience is necessary. Saturdays, 10-11am - Pilates Mat Class, with Kathy Schiffman Pilates is a series of exercises that can be modified to meet any fitness level. Exercises are designed to work one's core while improving strength, flexibility, posture and balance. For more information or to register contact Kathy at 989-3181 or schiffman@charter.net Haverhill Historical Society
By appointment Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum 58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5953 haverhillhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/ All lectures are free and open to the public. All programs are held at Ladd Street School, 880 Dartmouth College Highway, Haverhill. |
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Pease Public Library Programs &
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Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm 1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 www.peasepubliclibrary.org Tuesday, September 11, 7pm - Native American History of New Hampshire The Pennacook Indians of the Merrimack Valley were the largest and most powerful coalition of native people on the northern New England frontier during the 17th and 18th centuries. They, along with their Abenaki allies from Maine and Canada, held off Europeans for almost 90 years during a succession of "Indian Wars," culminating in the end of the French and Indian Wars in 1761. During this time, Indians and colonists exchanged and encountered each other's cultures, religions, trade goods, and even kinship. NH Humanities Council program, presented by David Stewart-Smith, free and open to the public. Tuesday, October 9, 7pm - Daniel Webster: New Hampshire's First Favorite Son New Hampshire's Daniel Webster was instrumental in the development of national political and legal policy in the formative years of the American Republic. His national and international diplomacy and his oratory skills cast him as a national leader and a world-class statesman. This program reviews Webster's life and career with attention to his NH ties. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Richard A. Hesse of Franklin Pierce Law Center, free and open to the public. Contact: Marcia Blaine, (603) 535-2347 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. Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center Exhibits
Karl Drerup Art Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Wednesday, 10am-8pm and Saturday, 1-4pm Silver Center for the Arts Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-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. Galleries are closed most PSU holidays. For gallery and exhibition information contact Catherine Amidon at camidon@mail.plymouth.edu. Through September 29 - Annual Faculty Exhibition Each year PSU faculty show their finest current work in the opening exhibition of the Drerup Art Gallery. Diversity of approaches, both formal and conceptual, variety of media and their usage, personal and societal thematic statements and fine craftsmanship demonstrate the gamut of faculty involvement in their respective disciplines and set a standard for students. Free. Wednesday, September 12, 4-6pm - Opening Reception: Annual Faculty Exhibition September 17-October 19 - Exhibition: Faces of the Buddha, Prints by Virginia Peck Painter Virginia Peck has been inspired by the beautifully worn surfaces of ancient Buddha statues. Weathered bronze, stone and wood hint at the cycle of decay and rebirth, impermanence and change, while embodying the serene and timeless nature of Buddha, which in Sanskrit means "to be awakened." At Silver Center for the Arts. PSU & Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events
Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm Plymouth State University & Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth (603) 535-5000 (PSU Main Switchboard) or 535-2787 (Silver Center Box Office) www.thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu & www.plymouth.edu/silver Contact the Silver Center Box Office for tickets to all Silver Center events; use the specific PSU contact email for the particular PSU event for information and attendance at PSU events. Plymouth State University events: PSU is offering several graduate-level courses, including an online course, leading to a Certificate in Historic Preservation. For more information, visit www.plymouth.edu/graduate/heritage/historic_preservation_certificate.html. Thursday, September 13, 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) - TIGER Television Pilot Taping on Bullying Plymouth State University and NHPTV have created a TV pilot called TIGER Takes on Bullying! a lively, music-filled program that helps elementary school kids learn how to deal with bullying in school, online and socially. This program aims to help students resolve bullying behaviors, as well as to guide those who witness bullying and intolerance and don't know what to do. Admission is FREE. Seats are limited - reserve yours today. Held at The Flying Monkey, Main Street, Plymouth. For more information, visit www.nhptv.org/tiger/ Monday, September 24, 7pm - Reading: Joel Peckham Poet and essayist Joel Peckham will read from his latest book, Resisting Elegy. In this thoughtful collection of narratives, Peckham explores the transformative power of emotional and physical pain from the vantage point of a husband and parent who lost his wife and a child in an accident that left him in chronic distress. Along the way, he fills a need for a brutally honest, literary examination of not only grief and suffering, but also of recovery. Held at Frost Commons, High Street. Free. Contact: Professor Liz Ahl, eahl@plymouth.edu. September 28-30 - Homecoming and Family Celebration A broad choice of events includes skating at the Hanaway Rink, an LGBT reception, an alumni pub night, a student playwrights' showcase, a 5K footrace, a harvest festival, sports contests, a dinner during which alumni awards will be presented and an evening of entertainment with comedian Juston McKinney. Some events require prior registration. A schedule of events is online. Silver Center for the Arts events: Tickets on sale now for the 2012-2013 Silver Series. Call or visit the box office for a greater choice of seats and fewer fees, or buy online. Friday, September 14, 8pm - Aoife O'Donovan Band For the past 10 years, Aoife has been fronting the alt-bluegrass/string band Crooked Still, which she formed when she was 18. Not only is she recognized as having one of the purest voices in music today, she writes songs that get Grammy Awards like Lay My Burden Down, recorded by Alison Krauss. Held at Smith Recital Hall Tuesday, September 18, 7pm - Sidore Lecture Series: The War on Nature Factory Farming, Animal Agriculture and their Effects on Animals, the Environment and Human Health: A Vegan Solution How factory farming devastates the environment and threatens everyone's health, presented by animal rights activist Barbara Bonsignore. Sample vegan recipes and menu plans will be provided. All Sidore events are free and open to the public; advance reservations are recommended. Held at Smith Recital Hall; free tickets available at the Box Office. Each talk is followed by a reception with refreshments. For more information, contact Mark Fischler at 535-3143 or MJFischler@plymouth.edu. www.plymouth.edu/sidore/ Sunday, September 23, 1pm - TrioVeritas PSU Professor of Music Dan Perkins, piano; Ella Marie Gray, violin; Terry Benshoof, cello with guest artist Matthew Marsit, clarinet, premiere Professor Romeo Melloni's exciting Clarinet Quartet. Held at Smith Recital Hall September 27 & 28, 8pm and September 29, 2pm - Student Theatre: Playwrights' Showcase The showcase presents three one-act plays written by PSU theatre students in dramatic writing: The Angry Tomato by Abbie Morin; The Devil's Spit by Luke Meierdiercks; Tickling the Ivories by Anna Smith. Held at Smith Recital Hall. Contact: Professor Paul Mroczka, mailto:pmroczka@plymouth.edu Saturday, September 29, 8:30pm - Juston McKinney After a few years of doing stand up in Boston, McKinney moved to New York and soon found himself on The Tonight Show, The Blue Collar Comedy Tour and specials on Comedy Central. But New Hampshire audiences know him best for his unique brand of humor and the recognition of the people, places and situations in his comedy. Held at Hanaway Theatre Thursday, October 4 - AJ Coppola, bassoon & Dan Perkins, piano October 5-7 - Maitreya Project Heart Shrine Relic Tour Tuesday, October 9 - Jazz Standard Time 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, September 15, 9am - Free & Family Friendly: Three Church Tour Meet at the first church tour at 9am, the Chapel of St. John of the Mountains in Ellsworth (4.5 miles up Ellsworth Hill Road from intersection of Routes 3 & 49). There will be an interesting story about the chapel's stained glass window. The second church, Campton Baptist Church, is in Upper Village at 1345 Main Street. They recently celebrated their 200th anniversary, and the pipe organ also had a recent renovation (www.camptonhistorical.org/digital_library/Newsletter2009-3.pdf). The third church is the Campton Congregational on Route 175, just south of the Campton Historical building. There is a book written about it that can be found at the Campton Historical building (open Thursdays). For more information, contact Paul Yelle at 536-5995. Monday, September 17, 7pm - Clocks Ted McCahan (Owner-Horologist) will give a talk on clocks made in New Hampshire. He is a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. and the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute. Refreshments will be served. www.tmclocks.com/aboutus.aspx Program meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month except February, March and December. The building (½ 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. Thursday, September 20, 10am-12noon - Book Signing Rita "Toni" Pease, a member of the Writers Group and author of 9-11-01 and Sugaring and Me will have a book signing. Books will be available for purchase. Wednesday, October 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 Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Contemporary Art Exhibits
Monday-Saturday, through mid-October, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-5pm; By appointment other times 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 September 29 - Family/ Famiglia... The Passage of Time New work by Blair Folts celebrates the family and the important infuences one's ancestors have on one's life. Currently Exhibiting - 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. 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 1½-hour party workshops are available on weekends year round. The instructor will work to personalize the experience to the greatest extent possible. Call for more information. Art for Veterans The proceeds from the 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, October 6, 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. Displayed daily through October 20 - Daniel Santry Exhibit 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. 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 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. Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows
118 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonboro (603) 253-7513 www.estellensmith.com Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Estelle also offers private art lessons. |
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Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire phone: 323-7302 email: info@aannh.org web: www.aannh.org
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