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Late Fall - Issue 126

November 8-December 5, 2012

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

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We are proud to announce the launch of the New Hampshire Arts Learning Network, a collaborative of individuals, organizations and groups with a common interest in arts education, working to support quality arts learning for all students in our state by sharing information, resources and services. The network aims to connect people, places and ideas so that all our students have access to the arts. The Arts Alliance has been working with the NH Department of Education and the NH State Council on the Arts on this important initiative. Please visit the network website, www.nhartslearningnetwork.org, to learn more, to post your arts education events, and to put your organization on the arts ed map! We invite you to our first in-person network gathering, a potluck supper and informal discussion hosted by network member Cynthia Robinson at the new Arts Collaborative, 5 Winona Road, Meredith. Please join us Wednesday, November 14, at 6pm for this fun, informal evening. You can email NHArtsLearningNetwork@gmail.com to let us know you're coming.

Surefire Tips to Energize Your Board:Join the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits at a roundtable with other board and staff leaders to discuss the joys and challenges of nonprofit work November 13 at the Common Man Inn, Plymouth, 8:30-10:30am. Register here. Nonprofit board and staff leaders are also invited to the first-ever Nonprofit Policy Caucus November 16 in Manchester, with keynote Ruth McCambridge, provocative editor of the Nonprofit Quarterly, followed by a dynamic panel of news media and policy gurus. Partial scholarships are available for this program. Learn more and register at www.nhnonprofits.org.

Block-booking Opportunities for Schools and Community Partners: We’re in the thick of cultural programming in schools and communities throughout our region, and invite interested schools and organizations to contact us about working with the Alliance to present wonderful artists (musicians, dancers, visual and literary artists) from around New England at significantly reduced rates through block-booking and collaborative grant opportunities. Call us at 323-7302 or email info@aannh.org to learn more or to tell us what programs you’re looking for.

New Arts & Health Series: We're planning our schedule for winter Arts & Health for Seniors programming and invite all those who work with elders -- at nursing homes, senior centers, hospice and home health agencies, plus volunteers and artists -- to attend workshops and residency activities. Contact us if you are interested at 323-7302 or info@aannh.org.



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country It's getting close to Thanksgiving, and here at the Arts Alliance we give thanks this month for all of the wonderful organizations around the region who provide so many opportunities to experience arts and culture throughout the year, and to all the residents and visitors who support their work. Please continue to patronize their events and let them know how much you appreciate their efforts. Our thanks, too, to the many artists who make this such a special place and to our school and community partners who are a constant source of inspiration. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Bulletin instructions: If this e-bulletin comes through for you as one long text message, click on the Arts Alliance website at www.aannh.org for the user-friendly version. Choose "Join our e-list" in the left-hand column, then enter your email address. You will receive an email from the Arts Alliance. Click to update your Profile. At the bottom of the Profile page, select HTML format. Save your changes. That should solve the problem and allow you to view the bulletin more easily. The bulletin, for you and your guests, is arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. Please be sure to confirm details and hours prior to attending events or visiting sites. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographic areas of interest. You can view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details; a link is available in the Quick Links section. The e-bulletin lists the events and programs of Arts Alliance member organizations, businesses and artists. If you would like us to list your events, we invite you to join the Arts Alliance now. Membership provides essential support so that we can continue to bring programs as well as services like the e-bulletin and calendar to you, your families, colleagues, customers, neighbors and friends throughout the year. You can join or renew online at aannh.org/membership.php or send in your membership by snail mail (info on our website). Please be sure to let us know if any listings need to be updated as we move from summer into fall. The submission deadline for the next bulletin, covering December 6-January 2, is November 27.

Alliance News & Partner Programs

Arts & Cultural Organizations and Businesses Invited to Free Cultural Tourism Sessions November 13: We are pleased to join the New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources and the New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development in hosting two November 13 programs as part of their statewide Barnstorming Tour. The sessions are designed to help arts and cultural organizations and businesses learn how they can use Travel & Tourism's newest promotional campaign to promote cultural tourism; take advantage of Travel & Tourism's free and low-cost marketing tools, including brochures, websites and grants; use information from the recent Arts & Economic Prosperity Report to tell their stories to their communities and funders; and much more. Join us and other partners, including the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lakes Region Association, Tuesday, November 13, at the Littleton Opera House, 10-11:30am, and 2-3:30pm at Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Laconia (the Weirs). Please RSVP to Shelly Angers at shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov or (603) 271-3136. Learn more at www.nh.gov/nhculture. A Few Places Left at Our Arts in Early Learning Conference November 17 in Derry: How I Go from Here to There is the theme of our Fourth Annual Arts in Early Learning Conference November 17 at the Goddard School in Derry. Young children love to learn about how things work in the world and about all the exciting ways we can move and travel -- in our imaginations, with our bodies through space, as well as travel in cars, sleds, planes -- and rockets! The day-long gathering introduces a rich array of creative movement, music, creative drama and visual arts activities participants can use with children in classrooms, child-care settings, libraries and other community sites and at home to explore the many learning possibilities centered around this theme. Particular attention will be given to meeting the needs of children with developmental and learning differences. Presented as part of our Arts in Early Learning collaboration with VSA New Hampshire. Click here to learn more and to register. Sister City Jazz Ambassadors Come to Bethlehem, Lancaster November 30 & December 1: We're partnering with the White Mountain School and the Rialto Theatre to present a "jam"-packed residency with Sister City Jazz Ambassadors that will include a Friday-evening concert in Bethlehem, a Saturday-morning family concert in Lancaster, plus a Saturday-afternoon talk about the Ambassadors' national and international work as cultural diplomats, followed by a jazz jam open to musicians of all ages and levels of experience. Watch for more details, and plan on joining us for a tribute to the great American sounds of jazz! Register early for the Annual Write Now! Conference on Saturday, April 6, 2013: This year's conference, for K-12 teachers, administrators, literacy leaders and interested parents and community members, features Kelly Gallagher on Writing Like This: Teaching Real World Writing through Mentoring & Mentor Texts. The conference takes place Saturday, April 6, from 8:30am to 2pm at Kennett High School, North Conway. An inspiring teacher and presenter, Kelly is the author of Reading Reasons, Deeper Reading, Teaching Adolescent Writers, Readicide: How Schools Are Killing Reading and What You Can Do About It, and, most recently, Write Like This. Cost for the conference, co-sponsored and made possible by the generosity of the Conway School District, is only $25 to cover facilities and food. This annual conference honors the memory and legacy of Don Graves. You can download a brochure with registration form on our website.

Colebrook Area

Robin Hood and Maid Marian-Musical Play Thursday-Saturday, November 8-10, 7pm Tillotson Center for the Arts 14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook www.nhgrand.com Our young people are great actors - come and see them in the musical play Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Tickets at the door; free for those under 5 years of age. Contact Adam Reeves at Colebrook Academy (603) 237-8351 during the school day for more information. Connecticut River Artisans Group Programs & Events Various locations Exhibiting at Great North Woods Interpretive Center North of Colebrook on Route 3, (603) 237-5500 or (603) 788-4044 www.connecticutriverartisans.org The Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) is a "grass-roots" organization consisting of artists from Pittsburg, NH, Colebrook, NH, West Stewartstown, NH, Canaan, VT and Coaticook, PQ. The mission of the group is to promote the visual arts and provide support to new and established artists in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont as well as Southeastern Quebec. Members are able to participate in exhibits, receive reimbursement for conducting workshops, and be involved with other art-related activities sponsored by CRAG. Artists and artisans (photographers, quilters, wood carvers, basket makers, jewelers, etc.) wanting to exhibit should visit the website or call (802) 266-3687. Various workshops offered - check website or call for details. Artist of the Month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) is Peggy Deyette; JoAnn Boydston is featured at the Indian Stream Health Center (ISHC). Artists exhibiting at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center are: Pat Klinefelter, JoAnn Boydston, Hans Klunder and Fran Bigney. CRAG members also display at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. The CRAG gallery at Fiddleheads is sponsored by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. 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, November 15, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items discussed include exhibits and workshops. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month (usually) in the conference room of the Upper Connecticut Valley Community Coalition. The room is located on the second floor of the Citizens Bank building in Colebrook. Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents... Various locations (603) 237-5500 www.gnwca.org Funds raised at concerts 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. Saturday, December 1, 7pm - Another GNWCA concert with Maine folk singer Anni Clark at the Colebrook Country Club 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 Display Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am Errol Town Hall (first floor) 33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Debra Freedman) www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php The public is invited to enjoy an old photo display, a peek into the rich historic past of the area. The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round); open to the public

Lancaster/Whitefield Area

Appalachian Mountain Club Programs AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-4453 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. Friday-Sunday, November 9-11 - Adult Adventure Weekend: Cultural and Natural History Guided hikes to local summits and waterfalls will be offered, as well as natural history walks and talks. Tours of Crawford Notch and area historical sites including Zealand Valley and the historic town of Livermore will be part of the weekend, with local historians and expert. Daily social hours, featured evening speakers, and massage are some of the highlights of this program. http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/62031 Thursday-Sunday, November 22-25 - Thanksgiving and Colonial American Weekend This four day/three night special package includes daily family-friendly nature walks and day-hikes, Thanksgiving crafts and kid's activities, Thanksgiving stories and trivia, plus featured speakers and performers Friday and Saturday. Thanksgiving dinner and Saturday Colonial-Style dinner are included. Package includes lodging, meals, free use of L.L.Bean gear room and guided activities. http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/62072 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 December 1, join us for a morning family jazz concert celebrating the Rialto's 1-year anniversary. Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs Call for museum days & hours 900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-4372 www.facebook.com/pages/Jefferson-Historical-Society/118993864789538 Collection is housed in an 1868 church on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. Permanent exhibits include early life in Jefferson, the life of Thaddeus Lowe, the Cherry Mountain Slide, and the Waumbek Hotel photographs and memorabilia. Meets first Tuesday of the month at 7pm - May through October meetings held at the Museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome. Whitefield Historical Society Museum By appointment Whitefield Historical Society Museum downstairs in Laconia Savings Bank 22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466 www.whitefieldnh.org/page2.asp Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. Ongoing exhibits are also on display on the first floor of the Mountain View Grand year 'round and are updated periodically.

Berlin/Gorham Area

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. Thursday, November 8, 7pm - Documentary Film Premier: The Berlin Mural Last summer 24 murals celebrating the rich history of Brown Company in Berlin, which Plymouth State University students had created, were installed on the side of the Brown Company Research and Development Building at the Northern Forest Heritage Park. The NH Preservation Alliance recognizes that the mural project "transforms the building's appearance and helps tell the story of the development and impact of what was the largest paper manufacturer in the world." Sunday, November 18, 2pm - Berlin Jazz & St. Kieran Arts 25th Anniversary Celebration Featuring the best of Jazz, blues, swing and an exciting "anything goes" program. This is a great opportunity to listen to the amazing sounds of the Big Band Era brought to you by twenty outstanding, experienced local musicians. They will also be presenting their new vocalist to the public for the first time. Saturday, December 1, 3pm - The Nutcracker Ballet Presented by the Robinson Ballet Company, this special family holiday classic features over 45 dancers, beautiful costumes, brilliant set designs, all creating an unforgettable dream-come-true adventure and Christmas magic. Held at the Berlin Junior High Auditorium. 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/ Sunday, November 11, 2-4pm - White Mountain Author Afternoon A book signing bash with White Mountain authors Mike Dickerman (AMC White Mountain Guide co-author), Doug Mayer & Rebecca Oreskes, (coauthors of the new Mountain Voices: Stories of Life and Adventure in the White Mountains and Beyond), Ben English (Our Mountain Trips, Part I and II), Christine Woodside (editor, Appalachia Journal), and Beyond of the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire's North Country by various authors. WREN Workshops & Technology Classes 52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Wednesday, November 14, 12noon-1pm - Networking Lunch Work from home? Own a small business? Need to talk to others about a challenge or question? Meet up and share, at Northland Dairy Bar. Saturday, November 17 - Berlin Indoor Harvest Market Featuring live music by the Shelburne Addition Thursdays & Fridays, by appointment - Computer and Web Tutorials When it comes to computers, everyone is at their own learning level, with personal questions about programs and a unique set of needs. Get one-on-one attention from Laura Jamison and learn the basics and beyond in topics such as getting started on Facebook, using Microsoft Publisher, or setting up an email account. Call 723-1004 to set up an appointment. Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings Saturdays (unless noted otherwise), 8pm AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2721 www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/ Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. A membership organization, the AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. We offer outdoor experiences and educational programs for youth, teens, families and adults through our New Hampshire huts and lodges, maintain over 1,500 miles of trails, and support conservation policy and research efforts. Thursday-Sunday, November 22-25 - Thanksgiving Weekend at Joe Dodge Lodge This celebration will have daily children's seasonal crafts; family-friendly nature walks, and day-hikes for all abilities. We start the celebration with a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings on Thursday. Friday Night we will host a traditional New England Dinner buffet style, followed by an evening program at featuring New England style music. Saturday night will be the "Best of" our International Dinner series. The evening program will feature "West of Ireland" with Jack Holmes, traveling photographer, in his early summer travels to the West of Ireland. http://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/62856 Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change. Music in the Great North Woods Venues in Gorham, Berlin, Lancaster and Randolph (603) 466-2865 or (603) 326-3242 (information) www.MusicGNW.org Music in the Great North Woods promotes and supports classical music in New Hampshire's North Country in new as well as existing venues. During the summer months, the non-profit organization sponsors a Master Organ Recital series and the Big Moose Bach Fest, with visiting musicians of international stature. Call, visit the website or email for detailed schedules and more information. Events are open to the public, with donations benefiting the entire series of concerts sponsored by Music in the Great North Woods. Sunday, December 2, 5pm - Evensong Evensong, or Vespers, service will be sung on special feast days. The services, consisting of chant, sung Psalms, Hymns and prayers, will be sung by singers from Gorham, Randolph and Berlin. The quiet evening service begins with the lighting of candles in the darkened chapel, accompanied by chant, and following the Anglican tradition, is welcoming to all who would like to attend. This service takes place on the First Sunday of Advent, and the following will take place on Sunday, January 6, which is Epiphany. Held at St. Barnabas Episcopal, Berlin Northern Forest Heritage Park Call for hours 942 & 961 Main Street (Route 16), Berlin (603) 752-7202 www.northernforestheritage.org Featuring a three-acre site with waterfront access and walkways, a full-size circa-1900 replica logging camp, interactive exhibits and the Brown Company House Museum, built in 1853 by the H.W. Winslow Company as a boarding house for its saw mill employees. Self-guided Logging Camp Tours. NFHP offers group charter rates for boat tours and Logging Camp/Museum tours. Volunteers are always needed and warmly welcomed. The Bunkhouse and Cookhouse are available for various functions, whether it be a wedding, bridal/baby shower, birthday party, retirement party, company picnic or whatever-you-can-imagine party. The Bunkhouse and Cookhouse are open year round. Call to reserve. The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery, open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm and Saturdays (in-season) from 10am-4pm, offers original arts, crafts and gifts. Heritage Holidays at the Park All who may be interested in helping with decorating the Logging Camp for the upcoming holiday season festivities are invited to lend a hand and decorating ideas. If you have Christmas decorations you would like to share for Heritage Holidays, please call the Park office. Monday, December 3, 5-7pm - North Country Writers' Night Out The New Hampshire Writers' Project Writers' Night Out is a first-Monday-of-the-month gathering of writers in a warm and social setting. This isn't a reading... it is writers discussing what they are working on, what's new in the publishing world, books they have read, and more. No need to RSVP, just stop by this free gathering, held in the Cookhouse. One does not have to be a member of the Writers' Project to attend. For more information, contact George Geers at (603) 785-4811. www.nhwritersproject.org Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum 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 making a visit, 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. 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. 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.

Littleton Area

Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.BethlehemColonial.org Friday-Tuesday, 7:30 and Wednesday, 5:30pm (2 for 1 night) - Movies Through November 7 - The Master November 16-23 - Arbitrage Thursday & Friday, November 8 & 9, 7pm and Saturday, November 10, 1pm & 7pm - The Odd Couple The Profile Players will perform Neil Simon's classic comedy. This hilarious comedy will delight all audience members, whether they are old enough to remember the popular TV sitcom or film version of the play, or young enough to be introduced to the story for the first time. Profile veteran actors Mitch Collins and Ben Rathman will take on the iconic roles of the ill-fitted roommates with Rathman playing the overly tidy Felix Ungar and Collins portraying the excessively sloppy Oscar Madison. Sunday, November 11 - Found Footage Festival A one-of-a-kind event showcasing footage from videos found at garage sales and thrift stores and in warehouses and dumpsters throughout the country WREN Local Works & the Gallery at WREN Daily, 10am-5pm 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods, the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network's mission is to inspire, create and connect through economic, educational, personal and community development. Register online or call for all classes and workshops. Exhibiting through December 3 - Object Domestic Pottery and Paintings on Items by Maria Neal and Sirpa Cowell. The exhibit is a delightful mix of painted pottery, furniture and other functional items. Both artists find inspiration in the natural world and the infinite diversity and complexity of life, and share an interest in patterns and textures, folklore and tradition. Call For Art: The Annual Small Works Show WREN member artists are invited to participate in the Annual Small Works Show, which runs December 7-31. Each artist may submit up to three small framed and ready to hang or display pieces of original artwork in any medium. Drop off date: Tuesday, December 4 between 10am-5pm. Friday, November 9, 10am-12noon - Basics of Blogging Brooke Sullivan will teach the definition of blogging, explain the various types of blogs, and recommend some great blogging platforms. She will also provide the class with some guidelines for writing a good blog post, blog design, and making money through blogging, as well as how to integrate social media into one's blog. Please bring a Wi-Fi capable laptop or call ahead to reserve. Sunday, November 11, 12noon-3pm - Wings Workshop for Kids In this fun class, kids will learn mixed media techniques to create their own self portraits, with Picasso, Van Gogh and Andy Warhol as inspiration. Finished works will be displayed in a WINGS 2013 Gallery show. For more information about Wings and how your kids can be involved, contact Brooke at 869-9736 or brooke@wrencommunity.org Thursday, November 15 - WRENagades: Voluntourism 11:30am walk, 12noon bag lunch in the Gallery at WREN and talk with Betsy Gemmecke about traveling and volunteering. Thursday, November 15, 5:30-7pm - MAC Basics Workshop, with Dan Millet and Laura Jamison Learn how to maximize your Mac experience with this hands-on session, getting started or going further. Bring your laptops or iPads and questions. Learn how to clean and maintain your Apple, pick up plenty of tips and tricks in a group setting, and learn from other students what they are doing on their Macs. Friday, November 16, 5-7pm - Meet the Brewer, the Baker & the Candlestick Maker Local Works Marketplace invites you to taste, test and try our local products. Come meet the makers of these great local products. Tuesday, November 27, 6:30-8pm - WREN Book Club In The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins has created a fascinating dystopian world. Gina D' Orazio leads an interesting discussions about our own world and how reality shows, threats of war, authoritarian governments, and obsession with fashion trends influence us daily. Wednesday, November 28, 1-5pm - Strategic Grant Writing Workshop This free workshop will cover information about types of public, private, foundation and other grants available to apply for, and offer strategies for optimizing application writing techniques. Included in the workshop is an overview of how to identify potential funding sources using Guidestar.org and other web tools. In addition to identifying potential funding sources, there will be an overview of how to put together a compelling grant proposal, including Grant Writing Dos and Don'ts, along with a list of best practices. There will also be a section on how to build a grant application budget. The workshop will include plenty of time for questions and discussion, and is appropriate for a diverse audience. Marianne M. Jones is the Executive Director of the Women's Fund of New Hampshire, a statewide foundation that focuses all of its resources on women and girls in the Granite State. Wednesday November 28, 5:30-7pm - The Status of Women and Girls A presentation and discussion with Marianne Jones, Executive Director of the Women's Fund of New Hampshire, a statewide foundation that focuses all of its resources on women and girls in the Granite State. 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. 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. Saturday, November 10, 10am-5pm - Get Comfortable With Soldering Workshop This intensive one-day class with Jean Matray 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 Saturday, November 10, 11am-3pm - Jewelry Trunk Show‏ Meet jeweler Julie Schmidt, whose work is known for its playfulness, movement, color and form. She works in mixed metals, especially copper. Her pieces often display a rich range of colors created by heating copper to reflect a fiery, earthy red that mixes beautifully with other metals. Thursdays, through December 9 (no class November 22), 6-9pm - Guided Open Sessions Students work on their own projects with assistance from Jean Matray. The group will choose one new technique to explore during each session. 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. The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm 28 S Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005 www.lisbonartsgallery.com Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. Interested in becoming a member? Contact Janet Moriarty at jdmoriarty@roadrunner.com or (603) 838-6797. To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at kstevens100@hotmail.com or call 838-6675 or stop by the Gallery. Registration forms are on the Gallery website, as well as at the Gallery. At the present time, exhibiting artists are working hard to expand class offerings. Anyone with a particular interest who would like to offer a class can contact the ARTS Gallery. Through November 11 - New Gallery Art Show: Moments in Time Featuring the photography of Peter Slattery and the mixed media and collage art of Heather Harvey Sundays, November 11 & 25, 2-4pm - Knit and Crochet Sessions Bring your own projects, learn from others, help someone out or just enjoy your craft. There is no charge or registration required and it's open to all skill levels. Second & fourth Sundays of each month, November-March. Contact Dori Hamilton for instruction or additional information at tvcbaa@roadrunner.com or 838-5149. Wednesday, November 21, 5:30pm - Basket Weaving Classes Take a class, bring home a basket. Class size limited; call the Gallery to sign up in advance. Third Wednesday of every month. NH Dept of Cultural Resources Barnstorming: Travel & Tourism Tuesday, November 13, 10-11:30am Littleton Opera House 2 Union Street, Littleton www.nh.gov/nhculture/mediaroom/2012/barnstorming_announcement.htm The New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources, in partnership with the New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development, will be barnstorming New Hampshire throughout November, helping arts & cultural organizations and businesses learn how they can use Travel & Tourism's newest promotional campaign, "Live Free and..." to promote cultural tourism; take advantage of Travel & Tourism's free and low-cost marketing tools, including brochures, website and grants; work with the NH Travel Council to strengthen partnerships with the visitor industry; and use information from the recent Arts & Economic Prosperity Report. Free and open. 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, November 17, 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. 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. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks and visit the Maple Museum, housed in one of many carefully restored historic buildings on the Estate. The museum includes a collection of historic and modern tools used in sugaring. A video played inside the sugar house provides a virtual tour of the springtime sugaring process. The extensive trails system at The Rocks is open daily, year-round, from dawn until dusk. Leashed pets are welcome to accompany their people on the trails. For visitors using their smart phones, The Rocks also offers a Mobile Tour, where visitors may learn more about the history of the Estate, modern day conservation and management practices there, and the different types of Christmas trees grown on the farm. 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. 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. Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events By appointment Franconia Heritage Museum (Franconia Town Hall) 553 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (603) 823-5000 www.franconianh.org The non-profit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. 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. Lisbon Area Historical Society By appointment Pickwick-Clough Room - Lisbon Public Library 45 School Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146 or 838-2228 www.lisbonareahistory.org Lisbon Area Historical Society meets every other month at the Lisbon Historic Railroad Station and Museum (25 Central Street) at 6:30pm. The public is welcome to attend meetings. The Society's museum in the Pickwick-Clough Room of the Lisbon Public Library is open by appointment and houses a collection of artifacts, correspondence, photographs and genealogy from the early settlers to present day. In addition, the Society continues to display in the Railroad Station a rotating exhibit of interesting historical items from the Society's collections. A unique and distinctive architectural structure built circa 1870 by the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad, this historic station was completely renovated in 2008. Fiddleheads "On the River" Above Millers Cafe and Bakery, adjacent to the Littleton Grist Mill 16 Mill Street, Littleton (603) 444-8044 www.facebook.com/fiddleheadslittleton A retail shoppe featuring fine American Craft along with other quality items produced in the USA, Canada and by Fair Trade producers, Fiddleheads features an on-premise gallery featuring the works of local artisans. Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm (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 Class (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.

Lincoln/Woodstock Area

Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us Thursday, November 8, 3-4:30pm - Retirement Plans for Small Businesses and the Self Employed Join Rob Normandin, Investment Advisor, as he shares his resources and knowledge in helping navigate retirement planning for small businesses and the self employed. Free and open to all; refreshments will be served. Thursday, November 8, 6pm - Author Event: Hope I Don't Die Before I Get Old Mary Boone Wellington and Tracey Bowman wrote their book while caring for their aging parents through chronic illness, fractured hips, surgery and even death. As each other's support network, they shared secrets and discoveries, tips and advice-amassing a wealth of wisdom on the topic. Book will be available for purchase. Saturday, November 10, 6-8pm - Artist Reception Join us in welcoming Christopher Georgia and his wonderful photography, which will remain on exhibit at the Library through December. All are invited. Monday, November 12, 7pm - Intuitive Eating, with Registered Dietician Nicole Parker With the holidays fast approaching, do you first think of the holiday foods and the diets that come after? Intuitive eating will discuss the reasons we do eat, how we can learn to honor our hunger, how to make peace with food, and get rid of the dieting mentality. Wednesday, November 28, 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. Thursday, November 29, 6:30-8pm - Legacy: Austria's Influence on American Skiing Join Austrian-American Film maker Ian Scully as he presents his documentary on Austria in America, his previously featured NHPTV program in relationship to the development of Cannon, Cranmore & Gunstock ski areas, celebrating or about to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Q&A will follow screening of this film. Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm 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. A Call to Artists for the 2012 Artisan Fair A variety of local artisans will be displaying and selling their arts and crafts - everything from handmade holiday ornaments to quilts to watercolors. A portion of proceeds support the Rey Center's art education programs for all ages. Refreshments will be available on opening day (Friday, November 23). Regular open hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5pm and Sundays, 10am-2pm, November 23-December 16. Artisan Fair is open to the public free of charge. Saturday, November 10, 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 December 15. Every other Wednesday, 9-11:30am - Water Watchers Volunteer Monitoring Session Volunteer with Water Watchers and conduct water quality monitoring in Waterville Valley. New volunteers are welcome to join the program at any time. Adults and youth ages 8+. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio Pull up a bean-bag chair to hear stories read out loud. Selections will include stories from the Curious George series as well as other Rey favorites such as Pretzel, Elizabite, Cicely G and more. Following story time 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. 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. Papermill Theatre at North Country Center for the Arts Jean's Playhouse, Papermill Theatre 10 Papermill Drive, Lincoln (603) 745-2141 www.PapermillTheatre.org The North Country Center for the Arts & Papermill Theatre presents professional Broadway musical shows, presented in alternating repertory. Our set designer needs volunteers to help him build the sets for A Christmas Carol. Please call Vicki at the Box Office or email her at vetchings@papermilltheatre.org if you would like to help. Experience is very helpful but not necessary. Fridays & Saturdays, November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7:30pm and Sundays, December 2, 9 & 16 at 2pm - A Christmas Carol The NCCA's new community theatre group, The Playhouse Players, will be presenting their first production - Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This timeless story will be performed by 30 company members from surrounding towns. Tickets are discounted with $1 off per donated item of non-perishable food, up to $5. Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 6-8pm (also by appointment) In the Village Shops (near Fratello's) 26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm The Museum reflects the everyday life of past years with lots of photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, hotels and inns, and personal memorabilia of folks who lived in this river valley mainly from the 1890s to the present. Visit the "satellite" museum. The owners of the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site) have given the Museum a storefront in the complex and there are numerous photos and early maps on display.

Haverhill Area

Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill (603) 787-2539 www.gcscc.org/horsemeadow.asp The Center includes a library, exercise equipment, shuffleboard, a piano and an organ, and space for other activities and continuing education programs. Tuesday, November 13, 10am - Computer Users Group November 15 & 29, 9:30am - Cards Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music Tuesdays - Nifty Needlers Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group Thursdays, 9am - Art Class Thursdays, 12:45pm - Tatting Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits Office Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement) 75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500 www.alumnihall.org Friendly folks in a beautifully restored, fully accessible historic building offer local and regional recreational, heritage, cultural, travel and resource information for travelers, visitors, newcomers and residents. In addition to its selection of maps and brochures on hiking, biking, cultural events and explorations along the Connecticut River, the Center displays large interpretive panels, sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission, with images and text related to the heritage, land and people of New Hampshire and Vermont's Upper Valley. The Connecticut River Byways Visitor Center also offers gift items, including books, videos and DVDs of the region, and Alumni Hall note cards and T-shirts. 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.

Plymouth Area

Plymouth Regional Senior Center Old Plymouth Railroad Depot 8 Depot Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1204 or (603) 536-9639 or (603) 536-2090 www.gcscc.org/plymouth.asp Located in a beautiful, renovated railroad depot, the Center offers a continuous and full schedule of activities, and all are welcome. Wednesday, November 7, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class First Wednesday each month Saturday, November 10, 9am-3pm - Christmas Craft Fair Over 25 crafters consigned. Refreshments available for purchase as an early snack. 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. Fridays, 9:30am - Line Dancing 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. Wednesday, November 7, 1-4pm - Drawing Class II of II Saturday, November 10, 12noon-3pm - Mosaics Class I of II Saturday, November 17, 12noon-3pm - Mosaics Class II of II Tuesday, November 20, 10am-12noon - Needle Felting/Fiber Art Saturdays, November 10 & 17, 10am-2pm - Kiln-Fired Glass Pendants, with Lynn Haust This fast paced class will give you a chance to explore kiln fired glass and many of the techniques that make melting glass so exciting. Create several kiln fired pendants, working with clear and black dichroic glass. In the first class we will be cutting the glass and then fusing the glass into one large block. In the second class you will be cutting and shaping the glass into the final shapes. You will learn several techniques of glass cutting including coldworking, to shape the glass pendants. The glass will then be fired a second time to fire polish your glass pendants. Glass technology, safety, equipment, resources and creative directions will be covered. Maximum 8 students; minimum of 4. Ages 15+ Sunday, November 18, 1-5pm OR Saturday, December 1, 1-4pm - Russian Spiral Bracelet, with Suzan Gannett Maximum 6 students; minimum of 3. Saturday, December 1, 10am-1pm - First Saturday Jewelry Workshop, with Patti Burlingame Learn everything from basic bead stringing, application of clasps, basic wirework, using of headpins, to more advanced wire techniques. Each class will give students the opportunity to create a piece of their choice. For the more advanced students, a particular piece of jewelry will be created with more advanced techniques. Students will bring any tools and beads they have. The instructor will provide other materials. First Saturday of every month. Maximum 6 students; minimum of 3. Mondays, 5:30-8:30pm - Weekly Watercolor Adventures Watercolor classes with Cheryl Johnson for advanced beginner and intermediate painters. A different challenge will be presented each week, with the main emphasis on learning techniques to improve watercolor skills. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Preregistration is encouraged. Class limited to 10, Ages: Teens, Adult Thursdays, 9am-12noon - Thursday Morning Watercolors These weekly sessions with Cheryl Johnson are intended for beginning watercolorists. Typical subjects include landscapes, wildlife, structures and still lifes, with emphasis on learning techniques, including brushwork, color mixing, composition, and basic skills. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Preregistration is encouraged, because space is limited to 8 students in each session. Ages: Teens, Adult Thursdays, 1-4pm - Watercolor, with Cheryl Johnson These weekly watercolor classes for advanced beginner and intermediate painters are held every Monday evening. A different challenge will be presented each week, with the main emphasis on learning techniques students can use to improve their watercolor skills. Typical subjects include landscapes, wildlife, structures and still lifes. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Preregistration is encouraged, because space is limited to 8 students in each session. Ages: Teens, Adult Upon request - Jewelry and Scarf Making Classes, with Patti Burlingame Basic Beading, Wire-Winding, Leather Wrap Bracelets, and Nuno Scarves will be scheduled when enough students have signed up. Call or stop by if interested and to be placed on the list. 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. 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. Thursday, November 8, 7pm - Eagle Pond Authors' Series: Forrest Gander Known for the richness of his language and his undaunted lyric passion, Gander is the author of more than a dozen books, including collaborations with notable artists and photographers. His 2011 poetry collection Core Samples from the World (New Directions) was a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Donald Hall will be on hand to introduce Gander, and both will stay after the reading for an authors' reception and book signing, including Hall's latest publication Christmas at Eagle Pond. Named for the ancestral home that has inspired much of his work, this series honors Donald Hall and brings to campus some of the most widely read and revered authors to the PSU campus. All readings are free (ticket required from Silver Center) and are followed by a reception and book signing at Smith Recital Hall. Information about the Eagle Pond Authors' Series is available from series director, Diane Jeffrey. Friday-Sunday, November 9-11 & Thursday-Saturday, November 15-17 - Student Theatre: Spring Awakening The plot focuses on emotionally torn and confused adolescents in late-nineteenth-century Germany. Offering a hybrid techno-rock/contemporary pop score, this musical provides an intimate portrait of love, life and sex as seen and experienced by teens. Recommended for mature audiences, at Studio Theatre. Sunday, November 18, 7pm - Karla Bonoff With a career spanning four decades, singer/songwriter Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers. Her songs are comforting, familiar and timeless, and make us feel a part of them just by singing along. Monday, November 19, 7pm - All New England Band Festival More than 200 talented high school musicians from all six New England states will join the Plymouth State University Symphonic Band. The concert follows a day of rehearsals and a directors' clinic. Tuesday, November 27, 7pm - Sidore Lecture Series: The War on Nature Marilyn Wyzga presents Children in Nature: Rediscovering the Lost Connection 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/ Thursday, November 29 - Concert: PSU Jazz Ensemble and Combo The PSU Student jazz combo and jazz band perform a variety of jazz styles from classic to modern. Tuesday, December 4 - PSU Guitar Ensemble Wednesday, December 5 - PSU Chamber Players Pease Public Library Programs & Events Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm 1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 www.peasepubliclibrary.org Thursday, November 8, 4-6pm - EcoLearning Gardens: Help for Home Gardening Directors of the project, Lisa Ford, Bob Richer & Joyce Palmer, showcase the gardens at Whole Village and Plymouth Elementary School. Ideas for designing and implementing home gardens using sustainable permaculture practices will be highlighted. Monday, November 12 - Closed for Veterans Day Tuesday, November 20, 7-8pm - Book Discussion: The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve Join us for a book Discussion with Suzanne Browne. Books will be available closer to the date. 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. Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners Thursdays, 6:30pm 22 Main Street (junction Routes 109 & 113), Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com Storytelling Dinners are held from late October through May. Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served. November 8 - Lauretta Phillips Lauretta lives out in the country and tells about that. Sometimes she even tells true stories, although she is inclined to say that there is some truth in every story. She has been known to scare the daylights out of ya or to make you laugh and sometimes cry. November 15 - Cora Jo Ciampi Storytelling for Cora comes as natural as mud puddles and kids, having spun tales all her life. She writes many of her own stories and loves humor. She'll have you grinning from ear-to-ear with some light-hearted holiday tales. NH Center for Nonprofits Workshop: Boards that Excel Wednesday, November 13, 8-10:30am Common Man Inn Plymouth (603) 225-1947 (information & registration) www.nhnonprofits.org/trainingdetails.cfm?ID=1145 Board Tune-Up: Surefire Tips to Energize Your Board The NH Center for Nonprofits presents a workshop to use the time and talents of our board members wisely. Join us for this interactive discussion on ways to get your board members excited and engaged. You will leave with some practical exercises to use in the Board Room. These highly interactive sessions are designed to share new ideas and practical tips, network with peers and maybe have a laugh or two along the way. 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. Exhibiting through December 14 at Drerup Art Gallery - History and Techniques of Printmaking On display for the first time at PSU are works by Durer, Hiroshige, Goya, Kollwitz, Piranesi, Christo and Miro, among others in this wonderful teaching collection. The exhibit is a historical overview of the varieties of methods, techniques, and styles produced by artists from 1500 to the present. Technical examples of work include woodcuts, lithographs, etchings, engravings and serigraphs. The collection, owned by painter and teacher George Burk, is curated by George's son, art historian Efram Burk. Exhibiting November 13-December 14 - Joseph Blajda: Stuffed Toy Series Joe Blajda '75 is an accomplished painter, musician and teacher, and an avid surfer. In his oil paintings he examines the moods and color of his environments, whether internal or external, neighborhood visions or ocean tranquility. With this series, Joe investigates the colors, textures and psychological nuances of the moods present in this subject, stuffed toys. At Silver Center Thursday, November 15, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Stuffed Toy Series 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 Monday, November 19, 7pm - New England: Myth or Reality? Layers of myth-making are responsible for a New England (both real and imagined) that has its roots in romantic idealism and hard-nosed pragmatism. How to sort through it? One way is to investigate the work of the myth-makers: Robert Frost, Wallace Nutting, Norman Rockwell, and Yankee Magazine. They comprise the people and institutions as responsible for the tourists as the legends. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Edie Clark, free and open to the public. 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. Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art Open 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. For the Holidays - Oldies But Goodies Sale This sale includes paintings by selected artists that are a few years old, but have not found a home outside of the artist's studio. They have been marked down 40% or more. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Contemporary Art Exhibits By appointment 69 Maple Street (Route 113N), Center Sandwich (603) 284-7728 www.patricialaddcarega.com Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery exhibits art in all media by leading contemporary artists. The Gallery shows an eclectic collection of figurative and abstract work that focuses on originality and innovation. Located in a large barn built in 1825, the ample space provides an excellent venue for two- and three-dimensional work. To learn more, visit the website. Galleria Giovanna Fine Art Exhibits By chance or appointment 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. 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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