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Early Winter - Issue 127

December 6, 2012-January 2, 2013

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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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Stories & Comics from the Granite State: New Hampshire comics artist and Arts Alliance member Marek Bennett uses primary sources and accounts to create revealing comics about New Hampshire's history and culture in his new series, Live Free and Draw. The work is available online and via mail-order mini-comics. Marek invites everyone in the state to contribute artwork, story suggestions and other ideas.

Nonprofit Workshops: Facilitator Training is a free daylong workshop offered by NH Listens, designed to give participants an understanding of the critical role of facilitators in the broad spectrum of public engagement work. 9am to 3pm on Saturday, December 8 at the Cabot Inn in Lancaster area. To register, click here. Get Your Message Right...and Get it Out! is a full-day (9am-3pm) interactive session presented by the NH Center for Nonprofits, offering a mix of discussion, applying marketing disciplines to one’s own organization, and practice in effective messaging. December 13 at Indian Head Resort, Lincoln. Register here.

We invite all those who care about arts education in our state to join 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 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!

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.



Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country It's that most wonderful time of year! If you're thinking of purchasing holiday gifts for family and friends, why not consider supporting your favorite arts and cultural organization through the purchase of tickets, a membership or annual fund donation in honor of the favorite people on your list. From historical societies to theatres, from libraries to art galleries, there are plenty of opportunities to show your support and help keep these organizations healthy and thriving. Many of our member organizations also sell unique, handcrafted gift items that are sure to please someone on your list. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! 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 into winter. The submission deadline for the next bulletin, covering January 3-30, is December 24.

Alliance News & Partner Programs

Something Amazing! Yes, something amazing is happening right here in northern New Hampshire. where the arts are becoming a more visible and vital part of what makes the region beautiful, dynamic, creative, attractive -- and a great place to live and work. We hope you'll consider supporting the Arts Alliance and the arts and cultural opportunities we offer throughout the region by making a donation today. Click on the donate button on our website at www.aannh.org, or watch your mailbox (real and virtual) for more information. We hope you might also contribute ideas and images to our "amazing" campaign! Arts & Health for Seniors: Because the holidays are an important time to bring music and art to people living away from their loved ones, we are pleased to present a series of programs and workshops for seniors during December, including three days at the Coos County Nursing Home in West Stewartstown. If you're interested in learning more about our Arts & Health for Seniors programming, contact us at 323-7302 or info@aannh.org. "We're All in this Together!" is the theme of our school and community programming this winter and spring: In January, we are proud to present the Bushnell's production of "Warriors Don't Cry" in advance of Martin Luther King Day. "Warriors" is an adaptation of the inspirational story of Dr. Melba Pattillo Beals, who was one of the Little Rock Nine, the group of African-American students who integrated into Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. In February, watch for "Mother Nature's Child." March through May we're planning monthly regional school and community residencies in music (March, to celebrate Music in the Schools Month), told poems (April, for Poetry month), and mime/dance (May -- because spring always inspires us to get up and move!). Each month we will also offer Arts & Health for Seniors and Arts in Early Learning programs around the region. Want to know more? Contact us or check our website for details. 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

Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents... Various locations, including Tillotson Center at 14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook (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 237-9302. Advance tickets for the Tillotson Center shows are available at Fiddleheads at 110 Main Street in Colebrook. Wednesday, December 12, 7pm - It's A Wonderful Life-A Live Radio Play The popular regional theatrical group, the Colonel Town Players, presents it's production "It's A Wonderful Life-A Live Radio Play" at the Tillotson Center. Enjoy this holiday classic in the spirit of A Prairie Home Companion, where a few actors fill the shoes of over 30 characters. Tickets now on sale at Fiddleheads, as well as at the door on the night of the show. The show will also be performed at the Players' home theater, the Lancaster Town Hall, on Fridays, December 7 & 14, Saturdays, December 8 & 15 at 7pm, and on Sunday, December 9, at 2pm. 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

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. 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. 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 (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. 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

Events at Gorham's Medallion Opera House Gorham Town Hall 20 Park Street, Gorham (603) 466-3322 www.gorhamnh.org/Pages/GorhamNH_opera/Index Friday, December 7, 5:30pm - 25th Annual Santa's Workshop Kids, parents and grandparents, don't miss the free kids' holiday party. Take a peek into Santa's workshop and meet Santa himself. Sponsored by the Gorham Fire Department's Ladies Auxiliary. Sunday, December 9, 3pm - Concert: A Charlie Brown Christmas A wonderful family presentation of the musical score for A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring the Heather Pearson Quartet of Heather Pierson, piano/vocals; Matty Bowman, drums; Joe Aliperti, alto and tenor sax; and Shawn Nadeau, bass. The special afternoon will also include other jazzy holiday favorites. Tickets may be purchased at the door or at www.heatherpierson.com. 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. Saturday, December 8, 3pm - Heritage Holidays at the Park Celebrate the joys of the season, with free admission to the Park, where all the cabins will be festively decorated. Kids can have their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, take a hay ride, enjoy refreshments or roast marshmallows over an open fire. Theatre North will present a Christmas-themed performance, and a ham dinner will be served at 5:30pm in the Logging Camp Cookhouse and Bunkhouse. Check the website or call for more information and for the cost of the dinner and theatre. www.northernforestheritage.org/christmas.htm 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/ Saturday, December 8, 2-4pm - Author Visit Keith St. Onge, from Berlin, is the country's leading barefoot waterskier... in fact, he's a world champion. He'll be signing copies of his new book, Gliding Soles, Lessons from a Life on Water. 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. Wednesday & Friday, December 12 & 14, 7pm and Sunday, December 16, 2pm - North Country Community Chorus Christmas Concerts The concerts feature a different opening performance before each concert. Celebrating its 21st season, the 50-member chorus is comprised of people from throughout the region who come together for the love singing and to share their talent with others. Children under five are admitted free. The Wednesday night concert will benefit the local Salvation Army through admission donations of food, toys or cash. 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. 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. WREN Workshops & Technology Classes 52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org 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. 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 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.

Littleton Area

WREN Local Works & the Gallery at WREN Daily, 10am-5pm 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods, the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network's mission is to inspire, create and connect through economic, educational, personal and community development. Register online or call for all classes and workshops. Friday, December 7, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Small Works The Gallery at WREN presents the Annual WREN Member Exhibit. The exhibit features the works of WREN members working in a wide range of media, sharing one constraint: the work must measure less than 144 square inches. Among the artists who will be showing work are: Kristine Lingle, Jon Stroker, Kristen Pobatschnig, Carol Dillingham, Jackie Nagle and Bruce Richardson (all featured artists on the poster.) Acrylic and oil paintings, photography, pastels, watercolors, batiks, fiber art, sculpture, mosaics and mixed media collages are among the offerings. Free and open to the public. Everyone is invited. Exhibiting through December 31. Saturday, December 8, 10am-12noon - Wings Workshop for Kids: Holiday Memory Ornaments In this fun class, kids will make fun ornaments from buttons and photos with Wings instructor Brooke during the annual holiday cookie walk. For more information about Wings and how kids can be involved, contact Brooke at 869-9736 or brooke@wrencommunity.org Saturday, December 8 - Cookie Walk Saturday, December 8, 1-3pm - Ornament Workshop (teens/adults), with Kristine Lingle Sunday, December 9, 5-7pm - WREN Holiday Party Tuesday, December 11, 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. 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. 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. Saturday, December 8 - Hanukkah Candlelighting Ceremony Opens Jewish Festival of Lights The Bethlehem Jewish community opens the 2012 Hanukkah season at 4pm with a traditional Hanukkah service and latke (pancake) party at the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. The group will then gather for the annual public ceremony to light the first candle of the hanukiyat, the Hanukkah menorah (candelabra), at 6pm, on the front lawn of Bethlehem Town Hall. Members and friends are invited to attend these joyful events that open the eight-day holiday celebrating the Festival of Lights and honoring religious freedom. The ceremony will include Hanukkah songs and sufganyiot (jelly doughnuts) with hot cocoa for all. The celebration is open to the community. There is no charge. For more information and to RSVP please contact Dave Goldstone at davegoldstone1@gmail.com or Martin Kessel at martink1937@gmail.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. 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, December 8, 10am-12:30pm - Holiday Ornaments, with Maria Neal Make Christmas tree ornaments out of porcelain clay. They will be fired and ready for pick up before Christmas. Fun for the whole family. Optional: bring favorite Christmas cookie cutters). Ages 6+ Sunday, December 9, 10am-4pm - Fold Formed Leaves, with Monica Eastman Make fold formed leaves out of copper or brass to use as earrings, charms or as decorative vines to add interest to planters or wall space. Ages: 16+ Thursdays, through December 9, 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. Saturday, December 15, 9am-12noon - Ornament Workshop, with Kristine Lingle Participants will make several beautiful keepsake ornaments for their collection or to give as gifts or stocking stuffers. Students will make a felt gnome, origami star book ornament, origami ball and the stunning tissue "porcupine ball". Ages 15+ Sign up now for several new classes starting in January - For our full schedule, visit the website. 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 December 24 - Annual Holiday Show Bring Art home for the Holidays is the theme for this year's annual holiday show. Original works of art and unique artisan crafts will be for sale including paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, stained glass, wood carving, assorted fiber arts, greeting and note cards and a variety of gift items to fit any budget. Sundays, December 9 & 23, 2-4pm - Knit and Crochet Sessions Participants can bring their own projects, learn from others, help someone out or just enjoy their 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, December 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. 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, December 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. 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. Through December 24 - Christmas Tree Season To celebrate tag-your-own season, The Rocks is inviting customers to participate in a "Gaudiest Tree" contest on Facebook by posting a photo of their tagged tree to The Rocks Estate's Facebook page. The tree with the most "likes" will be presented to that customer free of charge. Festive holiday events and activities are planned at the farm throughout the season. Both shops at The Rocks are also open during that time. Events at Sunset Hill House 231 Sunset Hill Road, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5522 or (800) 786-4455 www.sunsethillhouse.com Feeling Festive? Guests who come to Sunset Hill House Inn will find plenty of help to get them ready for the holidays. Offered with stays at the Inn are fun family activities and a tour of local attractions, including: Mountain biking or cross country passes, free of charge; choose a Christmas tree from Rocks Estate and a handmade wreath; horse-drawn wagon ride through Rocks Estate for guests staying at the inn for a weekend; complimentary gift wrap station ribbons & wrappings galore to help put the finishing touches on presents; tour of the best shopping spots including the world's longest candy counter; outlet store coupons to get guests started on their shopping. 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 has 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

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. Fridays & Saturdays, December 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7:30pm and Sundays, December 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. Thursday, December 13 - The Celebrity Dinner Get tickets fast for this hilarious dinner at the newly renovated Woodstock Station. Get served by favorite local celebrities and enjoy great food and fun. There are two servings at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Jean's Playhouse Box Office; no online fees until December 7. 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. 2012 Artisan Fair A variety of local artisans 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. Regular open hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5pm and Sundays, 10am-2pm, through December 16. Artisan Fair is open to the public free of charge. Saturday, December 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. Rey Center closed December 18-25 Wednesday, December 26, 10am-5pm - In the Art Gallery: A Waterville Winter This exhibit features works by local artists in a variety of media depicting winter scenes of Waterville Valley and the White Mountains. The public is invited to the opening reception on Saturday, December 29, 6:30-8:30pm. This exhibit will run December 26-March 2, 2013. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. No charge, donations are welcome. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs. Thursday & Sunday, December 27 & 30, 11am-12noon - Knee-High Naturalists A delightful way to introduce children to the wonderful, ever-changing world of nature in winter. Kids ages 3-5 and their parents, grandparents,or caregivers are invited to explore nature in this fun-filled, program. Programs include a combination of outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, stories, songs and crafts by exploring different natural science themes. Come prepared for outdoor play, with snow boots, and clothes appropriate for the weather. An adult must attend with children. Space is limited, so preregistration is recommended. Thursday, December 27, 5:30-7:30pm - Nordic Night Adventures: Full Moon Snowshoe Join a Rey Center naturalist to explore Waterville Valley's Nordic trail system under a full moon or starry night. Listen and look for nocturnal wildlife, learn a few constellations, and enjoy the crispness of a winter night. Hot cocoa will await at the end of the journey (and a telescope & binoculars too if the sky is clear). Designed for adults and families with youth ages 7+. Advance registration requested. Friday, December 28, 2-3pm - A Book Reading & Signing with Canine Stars Jamba & Belle All are welcome at a book reading and signing with Liz McNeill Jenkins, Margaret Turner and Jamba and Belle - the stars of the book titled It's Good to Be Me, featuring adorable photographs of these two loveable canines and stunning photographs of Waterville Valley. Copies are available to purchase. All proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs. Friday, December 28, 7-8pm - Marveling at the Moon Family FUN Hour Celebrate the full moon by bringing the whole family to learn more about the moon. There will a variety of activities exploring moon stories, moon craters, and the phases of the moon. If the skies are clear the group will head outside to get an up close view of the moon with binoculars and a telescope. Preregistration is required. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, December 29, 6:30-8:30pm - Exhibit Opening Reception: A Waterville Winter 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. Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us Exhibiting through December - Welcome Christopher Georgia and his wonderful photography. All are invited. Monday, December 10, 7-8pm - Healing Foods, with Nicole Parker, Registered Dietician Discover the healing benefits of the foods everyone eats. Thursday, December 13, 3-4pm - Financial Planning Program: 10 Proven Strategies Join Jason McKinney, Regional Vice President of John Hancock Funds, to discuss these proven methods to secure a financial future. Thursday, December 13, 6:30pm - Book Discussion of The Hobbit Just in time for the movie release of this wonderful classic tale, the library is hosting a book discussion lead by Emily Burritt. A prelude to Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkein's The Hobbit is the adventurous tale of Bilbo Baggins. Pick up a copy of the book at the Library. This program is free and open to all Thursday, December 20, 4-6pm - Children's Program: Polar Express Pajama Party Kids are invited to come in their PJs (adult as well) for a fun evening. There will be a reading of Chris Van Allburg's classic book, along with creating a keepsake to take home, enjoying hot cocoa, and singing some Christmas Carols. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free and open to all. Wednesday, December 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. Fridays, 11am - Storytime Participants will read stories, do a craft and socialize. This program is free and open to all. Marketing & Messaging Clinic: Get Your Message Right and Get it Out! Thursday, December 13, 9am-3:30pm Indian Head Resort, Lincoln www.nhnonprofits.org/trainingdetails.cfm?ID=1199 A full-day interactive session for a mix of discussion, applying marketing disciplines to one's own organization, and practice in effective messaging. Participants will receive pre-publication excerpts from Marketing Workbook for Nonprofit Organizations, 3rd edition and leave with a deeper understanding of communications and new tools for success. 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.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

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