ArtsNorth Calendar
Winter - Issue 128
January 3-30, 2013
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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 to our Annual Fund today. Click on the donate button on our website at www.aannh.org. We hope you might also contribute ideas and images to our "amazing" campaign!

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. On January 7 we're having an informal meeting with Marek in Campton to talk about how historical societies and schools can partner on local-history comics. Contact us at [email protected] if you'd like to attend.

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. 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 [email protected] to learn more or to tell us what programs you’re looking for.

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Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining                    
Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country           

Happy New Year! We want you in 2013! To participate, to share, to support, to enjoy. Arts Alliance members and partners come from every walk of life, from every community in the North Country -- and beyond -- and include artists, craftspeople, arts appreciators, students, seniors, teens, business men and women, moms and dads, toddlers and more. If you live in our region, or are a visitor, you can and should be part of the Arts Alliance network. Attend great performances and workshops at schools and community buildings; get up-to-date news from our member organizations (through this e-bulletin and our Facebook page); enjoy opportunities to share your own art form (see info on our January 15 BYOP below); and cultivate the arts right here where you live! We invite you -- and your friends -- to be part of the very best in arts and cultural programming in the northern half of the state by supporting the Arts Alliance. "We're All in This Together!" is our theme for 2013, and it's true -- we can't do it without you. Join today and help keep the arts alive and flourishing in northern New Hampshire.

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 31-February, is January 23.

Arts Alliance Annual Meeting & BYOP is Tuesday, January 15, in Franconia: You're invited to our annual meeting and BYOP (Bring Your Own Poetry, Painting, Performance, Potluck....), set for Tuesday, January 15, at the Franconia Town Hall, 421 Main Street, Franconia, just off I-93 Exit 38. It's a great informal opportunity for artists and craftspeople, members, partners and friends to share their art work, art-making process or organizational news. Storyteller and humorist Rebecca Rule is our emcee for the evening; she'll invite participants of all ages to show their art, or talk about it. In addition to three-minute performances and presentations, we'll set up tables for a pop-up exhibit of visual arts and crafts. Dessert begins at 6:30pm, following our Annual Meeting at 6pm, and the program is set for 7pm. Come for the meeting, the potluck, the presentations, or all three. Preregistration is requested; call us at (603) 323-7302 or (603) 823-5747 or email [email protected] and tell us what you'd like to present or exhibit. Children and families are welcome. Let us know if you have questions or need directions. See (and share) our poster here, or check out our Facebook invite.

Save the Date! 18th Annual Integrated Arts Conference Is January 26 at Plymouth State: The Educational Theatre Collaborative presents the 18th Annual Integrated Arts Conference Saturday, January 26, at Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State University, Plymouth. The conference includes workshops exploring the themes, ideas and events found in "Marking the Moment," ETC's original musical celebrating Plymouth's 250th anniversary. Keynote speaker Timm Judas will discuss how we can use the arts to document and preserve our community stories. The Arts Alliance is pleased to partner once again in promoting this valuable professional-development opportunity. To register or for more information, click here.

"We're All in This Together!" is the theme of our school and community programming this winter and spring: We're planning regional school and community residencies in music, poetry, mime and dance. 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: 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.
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 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 237-9302. Advance tickets for the Tillotson Center shows are available at Fiddleheads at 110 Main Street in Colebrook.
Saturday, January 5, 5-7pm - Islay Mist Ceilidh
The regional Celtic ensemble will help get a lively start to the New Year with a free concert at the Moose Muck Coffee House on Parsons Street (Route 26) in Colebrook. The informal session will be a preview of the group's upcoming GNWCA Winter Warmers fund-raiser on St. Patrick's Day week at the Colebrook Country Club, at which the group will perform. Islay Mist Ceilidh is a Lancaster-based group comprised of a dozen musicians from all over the North Country who love Celtic Music and enjoy playing jigs, reels, airs, hornpipes and more from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and beyond. Fiddles, flutes, guitars, harp, accordion, bodhrans and cello are among the instruments featured. For more on Islay Mist Ceilidh, visit the group's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/IslayMistCeilidh.
Saturday, January 12, 6pm - Benefit Piano Concert: Tobi Drentwett
The Tillotson Center in Colebrook will host a top-flight piano concert, featuring everything from classical numbers to jazz, Latin, pop and blues, when performer Tobias "Tobi" Drentwett takes to the stage to serve up a lively evening of keyboard selections at 7pm. Besides piano, Drentwett is proficient on drums and various percussion instruments, as well as guitar. He has most recently been the keyboardist for the six-member Indie band, The Afterwhile, a Florida-based group. The concert will be preceded by a social hour, where complimentary appetizers will be served. Advance tickets are available at Any Blooming Things, 106 Main Street, Colebrook, and at the door on the night of the concert. All proceeds from this fund-raiser will go to the purchase and installation of the new sound system at the Tillotson Center.

Women's Retreat in Northern NH, An Oasis of Simplicity
Enchanted Acres
Pittsburg (603) 582-5404
www.enchantedacresnh.com/index.php/reservations/specials
Women will have time for themselves for relaxation and rejuvenation, to experience living simply without electricity in a natural and rustic setting, to have the opportunity to read, write letters, express themselves creatively through mediums such as painting, collage, weaving, coloring, or to simply do nothing without feeling guilty.
Workshops are free for overnight guests and basic supplies will be provided. Participation will always be optional. Additional spaces may be available for those not able to stay overnight. Please contact Barbara for details and reservations via email, website or Facebook page.

Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods Shoppe
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302
www.fiddleheadsusa.com
Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums. The fundraising CD, titled The Fireside Fiddlers, Volume 1: Common Fiddle Tunes of Coos County New Hampshire, is available, the sales of which will benefit the new Tillotson Center for performing, visual and heritage arts in Colebrook.
Exhibiting Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG).

Errol Heritage Commission Historical 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

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. The AMC offers outdoor experiences and educational programs for youth, teens, families and adults through its New Hampshire huts and lodges, maintains over 1,500 miles of trails, and supports 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.

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, January 6, 5pm - Choral Evensong: Epiphany
The services on special feast days, consisting of chant, sung Psalms, Hymns, Scripture readings and prayers, are 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. 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.
Monday, January 7, 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. You do not have to be a member of the Writers' Project to attend. For more information, contact George Geers at (603) 785-4811. www.nhwritersproject.org

Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings
Saturdays (unless noted otherwise), 8pm
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. The AMC offers outdoor experiences and educational programs for youth, teens, families and adults through its New Hampshire huts and lodges, maintains over 1,500 miles of trails, and supports conservation policy and research efforts.
Wednesdays, January 9-March 27 - 2013 International Dinner & Adventure Series
A weekly dinner series of international cuisine and follows with an inspiring presentation. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers and travelers. Guests may BYOB responsibly to the family-style dinner. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change.
January 9 - Explore India: The people, their culture and the Himalayas that they call home, with Lynn and Heather Zimmerman. Cuisine of India
January 16 - From the Peak of Kilimanjaro to the Plains of the Serengeti, with Bob Holdsworth. Cuisine of Tanzania
January 23 - Bicycling Across Europe and the US, with Brian and Amy Sweet. Cuisine of Poland
January 30 - The Galapagos Islands and the Cities of Ecuador, with Theo and Melanie Stibbons. Cuisine of Ecuador

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.
Season Membership Tickets to all 2013 Main Stage performances are now available. Membership benefits include advance mailings and personal invitations to special events including the St. Patrick's Day Dinner, the Francofest celebration, Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament, Art Exhibition Openings, receptions and advance Nutcracker Ballet ticket reservations. As always, Nutcracker Ballet tickets are included in the membership package. To date, the 2013 series opens with High Altitude! The Air National Guard's Premier Rock Band on February 3; followed by "Cabin Fever Follies" a fun Community Variety Show; Celtic Duo Four Feet Two Shoes (TBC); Linda Pouliot Jazz Trio; Camerata New England; A large Canadian 3-group touring show sponsored by the World Acadian Congress; Rumbafrica Music & Dance; Jonathan Biggers; Organist & Bach Moose Fest organist, Susan Ferre; Fun for the Children with Donna Marie & her Puppet Friends and Gary the Silent Clown; Eric Kearns, singing "Voices of the Legends"; and the always popular annual classics: the International Musical Arts Institute Chamber Series; Berlin Jazz Band; North Country Community Chorus Christmas Concerts; and St. Kieran's largest event, The Nutcracker Ballet. Additional shows will be announced shortly including Quebec Heritage performers, humor, singers and musicians.

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/

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.

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.

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.

Eastman Performing Arts Center and Pace Galleries of Art
Box Office: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm (or by appointment)
Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy
18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg, ME (207) 935-9232
www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac
Fryeburg Academy's Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace Galleries of Art are free and open to the public during Box Office hours, and also during most performances in the Performing Arts Center or by appointment.
Wednesday, January 2, 6-7:30pm - Fryeburg Academy Opera Lecture Series
This series, designed to help opera goers prepare for each of the Met Operas, is led by Fryeburg Academy's own opera enthusiast Joe DeVito. Join Joe as he summarizes the plot, introduces the music, shares some reviews and gives an interpretive view of the upcoming Met simulcast. All are welcome, no previous opera knowledge is needed, and admission is free, though donations are appreciated. For more information, call the box office.
Saturday, January 5, 1pm - The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Presents: Les Troyens
Berlioz's vast epic, with characters from the Trojan War. For more information about the Met Live in HD visit www.metoperafamily.org. Plan to come early and have lunch in the Center's beautiful lobby. Beginning at 12noon, Lake Region Caterers will be offering a unique variety of refreshments. Reservations are recommended, though not required, at (207) 787-3327 or [email protected].
Friday, January 11, 7:30pm - NRBQ in Concert
Terry Adams, keyboards and visionary for NRBQ since the band's inception over four decades ago, is one of music's true originals. Adams reignited the legendary quartet with the addition of Scott Ligon on guitar & vocals, Pete Donnelly on bass & vocals, and Conrad Choucroun on drums.
Thursday, January 17, 2pm & 7pm - The National Theatre of London: The Magistrate
John Lithgow takes the title role in Arthur Wing Pinero's uproarious Victorian farce. In a similar vein to the National Theatre's smash-hit classic comedies, The Magistrate is sure to have audiences doubled up with laughter. Live in HD, broadcast from London.
Friday, January 18 at 7:30pm - Fryeburg Academy Film Series: Sunrise, with Musical Accompaniment
Brent Arnold is a cellist and composer with a wildly unorthodox approach to his instrument, using live looping and processing, guitar-like fingerpicking and techniques from Arabic and African music. He performs his entire original score for Sunrise, the legendary 1927 silent film, live, using only the cello and his battery of electronic tools to give an imaginative and haunting new perspective on the little-known cinematic classic.
Friday, January 25 at 7pm - AudioBody!
AudioBody is the fusion of physical comedy and technology. Armed with a collection of futuristic instruments, brothers Matt and Jason Tardy take the stage in an attempt to create the ultimate musical performance, only to find themselves at odds with their own unruly musical inventions.

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events
100 Acre Wood
Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs to the parking area
41 Observatory Way, Intervale (603) 356-9980
www.believeinbooks.org
Believe in Books is on FaceBook and Twitter. Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate BIBLF memberships available. Member benefits include: free Polar Express lottery entry, merchandise discount, monthly members-only Polar Express ticket drawing. Those who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events can call or email [email protected].
Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. Enjoy 8K of running, walking & biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood.
Theater in the Wood
Tickets for evening performances are available for purchase online until 12noon the day of the show; after that, at the Box Office or by calling. For shows that are not sold out, tickets will be available for purchase at the door at 7pm. Bring a picnic and a beverage of your choice, fermented or not.
Volunteer Parties
Volunteers are invited to join the fun with food, refreshments and of course some fun memories from the busy year. Attendees are welcome to share some favorite memories or stories about their experience volunteering this year. Members of a volunteer's household are also invited. Please RSVP by January 4 to [email protected] or [email protected].
Tuesday, January 8, 5-7pm - Theater in the Wood, North Conway
Thursday, January 10, 5-7pm - Truants Taverne, Lincoln

Jackson Historical Society Programs, Museum, Art Gallery
Saturdays, 1-4pm, and by chance
Jackson Historical Society White Mt Art Gallery & Museum
Route 16A, Jackson (603) 383-4060
www.jacksonhistory.org
Located in the Old Town Hall (listed on the National Register of Historic Places), a museum of 19th century White Mountain Art paintings, interesting artifacts, photographs (including a 4-1/2 foot-wide panorama of Jackson), memorabilia and antique map collection, depicting the life of Jackson residents and visitors. The beautiful bicentennial (2000) quilt made by members of the Jackson Sewing Club has been moved to the Jackson Historical Society, where it is on display. Free and open to the public. Be sure to visit the historical wayside signs along the west bank of the Wildcat River in Jackson.
River Arts Gallery in the Jackson Historical Society, a cooperative featuring Jackson artists, is exhibiting work for sale. For more information about River Arts Gallery, please visit www.riverartsgallery.com or email [email protected] or call Kathy at (727) 572-0200.
Exhibiting through January 6 - The Museum of White Mountain Art at Jackson Opening Exhibition On the Road to Jackson: a Journey through the White Mountains of New Hampshire features paintings from private collections of scenes in Jackson and from points along the roads leading to Jackson: north from Tamworth, south from Gorham, east from Crawford Notch.

White Birch Books Events
Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm
2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200
www.whitebirchbooks.com
Wednesday, January 9, 12noon-2pm - Author Luncheon: Katrina Kenison
White Birch Books and the North Conway Public Library team up for a luncheon featuring author Katrina Kenison, appearing for the first time and celebrating the release of her new book, Magical Journey: An Apprenticeship in Contentment. The luncheon will be held at the 1785 Inn, just north of North Conway Village. Kenison has produced an intimate account that charts a year of loss, self-discovery and growth - a true spiritual journey. She will discuss all of her books and be available to sign books as well. In addition, White Birch Books will be raffling off the complete collection of Kenison's books. Tickets are available at the bookstore and library. Proceeds support the North Conway Public Library.
Thursday Night Book Group meets every fourth Thursday of the month and is open to any and all readers.
Mystery Book Group meets at the store on the second Thursday of every month. A small group, discussion books range from historical mysteries to contemporary thrillers. Books are usually picked a couple months in advance. The Mystery Book Club is open to anyone interested.

Denmark Arts Center Events
Call for hours (to view exhibits)
50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark, ME (207) 452-2412
www.denmarkarts.org
Saturday, January 12, 7pm - Open Mic
All abilities welcome. Second Saturday of each month
Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop
With different levels on alternate weeks, open to adults of any age.

Jackson Grammar School & Whitney Community Center Events
Detailed information and availability can be found on the School's website
Main Street, Jackson Village (603) 383-6861
www.jacksongrammar.org
The Community Center offers many options and spaces for public use. A large Main Hall, with a stage and seating up to 250. The bright Art Room with working height tables accommodates about 15 people. A small conference room, with a table and chairs, is available for up to 8 people. Handicap accessible.
Anyone who has an interest or hobby they would love to share with the JGS students should touch base with Meredith Piotrow to schedule a program.
Mondays, January 14 & 28, 6-8pm - Women's Writing Group
Second & fourth Monday each month (usually - call to confirm)
Tuesdays, 5:30pm and Fridays, 8.30am - Zumba Classes at the Whitney Center
A Latin-inspired dance fitness program, Zumba includes Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Belly-Dance, Samba, Tango and much more. For information call 383-8264 or email [email protected].
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm - Yoga
A slow yoga practice blended with creative harmony of the Indian Harmonium, healing vibrations of handcrafted Tibetan singing bowls and guidance into a higher meditation. For beginners through advanced students. To register or for more information, please call Sharon at (603) 367-9911.
Friday, 6:30-9pm - Whitney Center Dance
Ballroom, Latin, Swing or whatever. Partners are not necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Participants can brings CDs of their favorite kind of dance music to share if they like. Dress is casual or dressy. Admission is free. Light refreshments provided. Regularly scheduled Friday dance (call to confirm date).

North Conway Music Shop Workshops & Events
Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm and Saturdays, 10am-4pm
Route 16 (just north of village), North Conway (603) 356-3562
www.northconwaymusic.com
Workshops, jam sessions, master classes and more. The Music Shop needs ideas and requests. Call or email with interests. Want to play? Want to learn? Want to teach? A variety of workshops, clinics, seminars and performances are offered, open to the public. Those interested in leading or attending a workshop are encouraged to call or email Brian Charles at [email protected].

Songwriters' Showcase
Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Conway Cafe (adjacent to the Majestic Theater)
32 Main Street, Conway (603) 986-7736 (contact: Red Gallagher)
For more information, contact [email protected]
Stop in with your instrument... only original songs are allowed. Arrive by 6pm or call to be guaranteed a slot. Owner Joe Quirk spreads a delicious buffet at an affordable cost.

Dana Clemons White Mountain Photo Gallery
Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Monday, 9am-4pm
At The Snowflake Inn
Jackson (603) 374-6050
www.whitemountainphoto.com
Fine art landscape photography. Offering a large selection of unique, award-winning photographs of the White Mountains and surrounding region. Archival prints, matted or tastefully framed. Also on display and for sale at: White Mountain Artisans Gallery, North Conway; League of NH Craftsman, Littleton & Meredith; Zeb's General Store, North Conway; Flossie's General Store, Jackson Village.

Mount Washington Valley Band Seeks Players
(603) 356-2096
www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Washington-Valley-Band/199144076802813
Alumni and new members are needed for the Mount Washington Valley Band. Some loaner Instruments are available. Ages 12 & up - seniors and new members are welcome; call or email [email protected].

Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert Series
Tamworth Village (603) 323-8104 or 323-7182
www.artstamworth.org
Visit ACT!'s website for more information, including ticket purchase, on all of the performances.
Friday-Monday, 10am-5pm - Art Works Gallery/Showroom
A group of dedicated artists and artisans who have partnered with Arts Council of Tamworth to show and market their work locally offer a great selection of handmade art and craft work including painting and photographs, pottery, glass, and wood, metal sculptures, textiles, jewelry and more. Located at 132 White Mountain Highway, Chocorua. For more information, call Myles at 323-5444 or visit http://artstamworth.org/category/artisans/.

Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, Classes and Exhibits
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-4pm and Monday-Friday, by appointment or by chance
155 Ridge Road (across the street from David Baker's Art Gallery on Route 16)
Jackson (603) 387-3463
www.jacksonartnh.com
Jackson Art is a working art studio and with an attached gallery featuring the work of local Mt. Washington valley artists/artisans. Working artists demonstrating every weekend. Art classes, taught by professional artists and artisans, include Drawing, Painting, Art camps, Fashion Illustration, Teen Open Studio, Jewelry, Photography and more.
The Gallery includes work by local talented artists and artisans, including Rebecca Klementovich (Abstract Painting), Valentina Kobilansky (Oil Painting), June McLeavey (Monotype & Mixed Media), Melanie Barash Levitt (Painting & Watercolor Monotype), Sean Stull (Pastels), Marnie Cobbs (Painting, Gouche & Books), Bert Weiss (Glass), Joe Klementovich (Photography), Karen Eisenberg (Jewelry), Lori Badger (Mosaics & Jewelry), Anne Garland (Oil Painting), Randy Radcliff (Woodcuts), Doug Brown (Stone Lamps), Leslie David (Scarves), Jessica Mixer (Jewelry), Sally Bags (Cloth Bags). All artwork is for sale.

Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum Activities & Events
Thursdays-Mondays, 10am-5pm (subject to change)
2936 White Mt Highway, North Conway (603) 356-2992
www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org
This interactive children's museum has an extensive number of permanent exhibits and hours of fun for children 0-8 yrs. The museum has a new exhibition: The Tree of History will be the focus of fantastic happenings. The new Let's Pretend Drama Center lets children dress up in costumes and pretend. Leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge.
Remember to visit the Little Green Closet Thrift Store - donations of children's clothing accepted.

League of NH Craftsmen & Littleton Studio School Classes
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 81 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099
Littleton Studio School, 21 Mill Street, Littleton (603) 444-1066
www.booksmusictoys.com/league_of_craftsmen.php
The Littleton Studio School is an affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. The School is an extension of the League's mission to bring the experience of fine craftmaking to the North Country through classes and workshops for children, adults and seniors. Becoming a League of NH Craftsmen Member entitles members to discounts on workshops and classes, invitations to receptions and special events, in addition to other benefits.
Please call, email or stop by the League or the Book Store for the latest class schedule or to reserve a place in a class.
Tuesdays, January 8-February 12, 10am-12:30pm - Handbuilding, with Maria Neal
Beginners or experienced potters will gain a solid foundation or stretch their abilities working with the hand-building process. Work with slabs to create mugs, bowls or boxes; use underglazes, wax resist, glazes and textures to create unique surfaces; and learn coiling and pinching techniques to create vases and other forms. Ages: 12+
Tuesdays OR Thursdays, January 8-February 14, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, January 9-February 13, 9am-12noon - Throwing/Handbuilding, with Alison Dodd
From basic throwing and handbuilding skills, to creating advanced forms and applying surface designs. Open to students with any level of experience, ages 12+.
Wednesdays, January 9-February 13, 3:30-5:50pm - Throwing, with Cecily Yarosh
Kids (ages 10+) will learn the basics of throwing on the potters wheel making bowls, cups and even plates. During the last class they will also learn how to glaze their pieces.
Thursdays, January 10-February 14, 6-9pm - Jewelry Fundamentals, with Jean Matray
Explore fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, forming, surface texture, with stamps and hammers, and finishing. New techniques are introduced with each project. This class can be taken repeatedly as students develop their skills and personal styles. Each project builds on techniques learned in the last class. Ages: Adult
Saturday & Sunday, January 19 & 20 - Granulation, with Annie Salter
Granulation is a method of decorating a surface of metal with tiny spheres of gold (or fine silver or Argentium sterling silver). A beautiful way to decorate a pair of earrings, rings, pendants and more. Ages: Adult
Schedule to be determined - Metals/Jewelry Open Studio is available for students to work on class projects or for independent work. A monitor will be available to oversee the studio and 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 [email protected] or (603) 838-6797.
To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at [email protected] or call 838-6675 or stop by the Gallery. Registration forms are on the Gallery website, as well as at the Gallery. At the present time, exhibiting artists are working hard to expand class offerings. Anyone with a particular interest who would like to offer a class can contact the ARTS Gallery.
January 9-February 10 - Gallery Exhibit: Wool and Wonder
Featuring the fiber art of Dori Hamilton and the photo-montages and hand-made jewelry of Judy Brubaker.
Friday, January 11, 6-8pm - Artist Opening Reception: Wool and Wonder
Meet the artists - Dori Hamilton and Judy Brubaker. Open to the public.
Sundays, January 13 & 27, 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 [email protected] or 838-5149.

Arts Alliance's BYOP & Annual Meeting
Tuesday, January 15, 6pm
Franconia Town Hall
421 Main Street, Franconia
www.aannh.org
Poets, performers, painters, potters, printmakers -- and musicians, writers, storytellers, dancers, and visual artists and craftspeople of all kinds (and all ages!) -- are invited to join the Arts Alliance's annual meeting and BYOP (Bring Your Own Poetry, Painting, Performance, Presentation, Potluck....). New Hampshire author, storyteller and humorist Rebecca Rule will serve as emcee for the evening. Becky will read her brand-new children's book, The Iciest, Diciest, Scariest, Sled Ride Ever!, and introduce the evening's presenters.
BYOP is an informal, fun and always surprising opportunity for artists of all ages and levels of expertise (from consummate professionals to absolute amateurs) to share their work in an informal, low-tech way. In addition to the three-minute performances and presentations, tables will be set for a pop-up exhibit of visual arts and crafts. All are welcome to share or just come and enjoy. There is no admission charge. Donations to Arts Alliance 2013 school programming will be gratefully accepted -- and it's a great time to become an Alliance member. Preregistration is requested, especially for those interested in performing or bringing artwork; call (603) 323-7302 or 823-5747 (or email [email protected]). 6pm Meeting, 6:30pm Dessert Potluck & Pop-up Exhibit, 7pm Presentations

Events at Sunset Hill House
231 Sunset Hill Road, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5522 or (800) 786-4455
www.sunsethillhouse.com
New Year's Special: $100 off any reservation at Sunset Hill House through January 15. Just book on line and use promo code 100.

Lisbon Area Historical Society
By chance or appointment
6 South Main Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146
www.lisbonareahistory.org
The Society's new museum in the Parker Block houses a collection of 18th, 19th and 20th century artifacts, papers, books, photographs, genealogies and other items relevant to Lisbon, Lyman and Landaff history. The Society's mission is to continue collecting artifacts, photographs, papers, genealogies and other items relevant to the area's rich history, in addition to aiding researchers and teaching the students in schools.
Wednesday, January 16, 7pm - History of Dartmouth College
With guest speaker Jay Barrett, long-time Hanover historian and Upper Valley architect. Presented at The White Church on Main Street in Lisbon. Snow date: Thursday, January 17.
Major fundraisers have been publication of Personal Traces, a Historical Collection of Personal Accounts from Lisbon, Lyman and Landaff, NH, Book One and Two by Andrea M. Fitzgerald and reproduction of the George Norris 1883 Birds-eye Map of Lisbon. All profits from the books and maps benefit the Lisbon Area Historical Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity. A grant was also awarded from NH Electric Co-op Foundation to conserve Lisbon's original 1790 manuscript map of Lisbon.

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. Along with presenting 2 open-call member shows (in April & December), The Gallery presents 10 curated shows each year, with opening receptions on the First Friday of the month.
Thursday, January 17, 5-7pm - Gala Event: Meet the Artists of the 2013 Season
Gallery at WREN presents a sneak peek at the artist lineup of the 2013 Season. The exhibit features the works of WREN members Heather Harvey and Elaine Gabriel, and also serves as a celebration of the 20 artists who will be featured throughout 2013. Among the artists are painters, illustrators, woodworkers, photographers, potters, printmakers and artists working in fiber, batik, paper, metal and mixed media. Exhibiting through - January 29. Free and open to the public - everyone is invited.
Tuesday, January 29, 6:30-8pm - WREN Book Club: Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls
Walls revisits the adrenaline-charged frontier background that gave her own mother a lifelong taste for vicissitude. Moderator: Gina D'Orazio
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.

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, January 19, 9am - Readers Caf� Book Discussion
Participants share their thoughts, and whether they liked the book or not. The monthly group meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month. The discussion is open to all who have read the book.
Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Sit 'N' Knit
Bring a current knitting or crocheting project to work on, ask others for help, and share completed projects. All abilities are welcome. Free and open to the public.

North Country CEO Roundtable Information Session
Tuesday, January 29, 8:30-10:30am
AHEAD office
163 Main Street, Littleton
www.nhnonprofits.org/trainingdetails.cfm?ID=1204
Being a nonprofit CEO is a tough job. Sometimes, the best thing to do is connect with others who understand the challenges one faces and who may have tackled similar issues. Please join in for an exploratory conversation about convening a North Country CEO Roundtable. What topics are most pressing, what dates, times and locations might work best, and how would the group prefer to structure these gatherings so they are genuinely useful to all involved. After this meeting, those interested may register for the remaining five sessions, which will take place on the last Tuesday of the month. Facilitator: Teri Bordenav, a national consultant who has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1979 in a variety of senior leadership roles and as a consultant, including more than 20 years as CEO. Registration deadline is January 22. Free admission at this event is available thanks to the support of the NH Charitable Foundation - North Country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Through March 2 - 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. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. No charge, donations are welcome. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs.
Fridays, January 4-March 30 (except February 22 & March 1), 3:30pm and 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.
Fridays, January 4-March 30 (except February 22 & March 1), 3-5pm; and 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, January 5, 12 & 26, 10am - Nordic Kids with Curious George Story Time & Craft
An enjoyable way for kids to learn Nordic skiing or snowshoeing and spend time at the Curious George Cottage. Children will play a variety of games and activities on skis en route to the Curious George Cottage, where they will hear stories read aloud and create Curious George themed crafts. It all ends with an extra fun race back to the Nordic Center. For children ages 3-7. Preregistration required. Meet at Nordic Center at Waterville Valley Resort's Town Square.
Saturday, January 12, 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.
Tuesday-Thursday, January 15-17, 1-4pm - Watercolor for Beginners
Join artist Tamsin Zimbone for this 3-day watercolor workshop for beginners. Tamsin will provide the layout for a landscape scene, and then together, step-by-step, students will paint. All materials included. No experience necessary. Students will leave with a completed painting. Adults and youth ages 15+. Advance registration required.
Friday, January 18, 7-8pm - Winter Wellness Lecture Series: Planning Ahead-Making a Graceful Exit
A representative from Pemi-Baker Community Health will discuss how end of life planning is beneficial for everyone. Please preregister. Upcoming lectures:
February 22 - Healthcare Reform After the Election...What does it all mean? by Philip Boulter
March 8 - Design Your Own Destiny by Mary Molloy
Saturday, January 19 - Curious George Cottage Winter Family Festival
Curious George and the Man With the Yellow Hat will be in Waterville Valley for a day of fun, family-friendly activities on the slopes including a pancake breakfast, parade, skiing with George and spaghetti dinner with returning professional story-teller, Simon Brooks. For more information about this event or to purchase tickets online visit: http://thereycenter.org/CGC_Winter_Family_Festival.html.
Saturday, January 26, 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.
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
Monday, January 14, 7-8pm - Healing Foods, with Nicole Parker, Registered Dietician
Discover the healing benefits of the foods everyone eats.
Thursday, January 17, 3pm - Financial Planning Program: Women & Investing, Financial Strategies For Women
Presented by Megan Hopps, Director of Northern New England Janus Capital Group, and Rob Normandin, Investment Advisor for Flatiron Financial Group. This seminar is free and open to all. Please call the Library to reserve your seat.
Thursday, January 24, 6:30pm - (Not So) Elementary, My Dear Watson: The Popularity of Sherlock Holmes
Now a multi-million dollar industry, Sherlock Holmes is the most portrayed literary character of all time, with over 230 film versions alone in several different languages. Over the past century, Sherlockians created societies like the Baker Street Irregulars, wrote articles sussing out the "sources" of Doyle's works, and, most recently, developed an entire online world of Holmesian fan fiction. Ann McClellan's presentation explores the origins of Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective and tracks his incarnations in literature, film, advertising and modern media in order to crack the case of the most popular detective. A New Hampshire Humanities Council program - free and open to the public. Contact: Emily Burritt
Wednesday, January 30, 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.

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.
NCCA Gift Certificates are valid for any NCCA Productions, including Mainstage shows by the professional, award-winning Papermill Theatre company, community theatre shows by the newly-inaugurated Playhouse Players, and concert series shows that bring in musical guest artists from around the country. Gift Certificates may be ordered at the Jean's Playhouse Box Office (open Tues-Sun 3-6pm), over the phone, or online.

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.

North Country Chorus Madrigal Dinner: The Queen's Gift
Friday & Saturday, January 18 & 19, 6:30pm and Sunday, January 20, 4:30pm
Monroe Town Hall
Monroe (802) 584-4194 (Marcia Bridge, for information)
www.northcountrychorus.org
This year's production revisits the 16th Century reign of Elizabeth I. The action takes place at Kenilworth Castle, home of the Earl and Countess of Leicester, where the Queen's nobles (and a not-so-noble playwright named Shakespeare) compete for her favor. Guests are invited to "follow the money" and glimpse some improbable answers to certain mysteries of history - as well as certain mysteries of the human heart. Guests are treated to a sumptuous feast and an evening's worth of lighthearted entertainment including music, magic, drama and dance.
Sorry, no phone orders. Use printable order form available on website. Or send your name, address, phone number, email address, number of tickets requested, 1st & 2nd date preferences, a check or money order payable to North Country Chorus, and a stamped, self-addressed, business-sized envelope to: Marcia Bridge, PO Box 254, Groton, VT 05046. Include a note of anyone in your party requiring the use of the handicapped lift.

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.
Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music
Tuesdays - Nifty Needlers
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group
Thursdays, 9am - Art Class
Thursdays, 12:45pm - Tatting

Court Street Arts at Alumni Hall Cultural Center
Office Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement)
Alumni Hall Cultural Center and Connecticut River Byways Visitor Center
75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500
www.courtstreetarts.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, explorations along the Connecticut River (among other things), the Center displays large interpretive panels sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission. The panels show images and text related to the heritage, land and people of New Hampshire and Vermont's Upper Valley. The Visitor Center also offers a small number of gift items, including books, videos and DVDs of the region, and Alumni Hall note cards and T-shirts.

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 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, January 2, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class
First Wednesday each month
Mondays, 9am - Wood Carving Class
Beginners are welcome. Those with tools should bring them or come by and see what it's all about.
Mondays, 10am - Tai Chi
Tuesdays, 8:30am - Print Making
Wednesdays, 8:30am - Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists
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 - Country Line Dancing

Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners and Live Music in the PUB
Thursday and Friday evenings
22 Main Street (junction Routes 109 & 113), Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
Thursdays, 6:30pm - Storytelling Dinners
Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served.
January 3 - Cora Jo Ciampi
She writes many of her own stories and loves humor. Cora will have you grinning from ear-to-ear with some light-hearted holiday tales.
January 10 - Jackson Gillman, the Stand-Up Chameleon
With performance roots in cabaret, Jackson's effervescent personality and humor will surely present a wild ride, and intriguing fun trying to divine fact from fiction...
Fridays - Live Music
Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub.
January 4 - Jon Sarty
January 11 - Vagabond Blue (with Jill Ducsai)
January 18 - Julia Velie
January 25 - Stas

Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12noon-4pm (July)
Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center
73 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2750
www.artisticroots.com
Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. Numerous classes available; check website for details. Preregistration is required for all classes; class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. Visit the Gallery or call to register or request a brochure and registration form.
Art Parties at Artistic Roots - Celebrate a child's birthday with an art workshop designed from his/her wishes, ideas and themes. The 1�-hour party workshops are available on weekends year round. The instructor will work to personalize the experience to the greatest extent possible. Call for more information.
Art for Veterans
The proceeds from the Center's fund-raising efforts this year will go toward providing art and craft demonstrations, classes and workshops that will be offered to all veterans at no charge. The schedule runs throughout the year, and can be found at www.artisticroots.com/av-classes.php. Participants will be asked to preregister, even though there is no fee, since a minimum of 3 participants is required for each class, and because space will be limited for some of the activities. The sessions will be held at the Artistic Roots Gallery, which is fully handicap accessible.
Saturday, January 5, 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 - Beginning Sewing, with Donna Castor
Scheduled when enough students have signed up. Call or stop by if interested and to be placed on the list.

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.
Exhibiting January 7-25 - Tree Blood
An exhibit by artist Giovanna Lepore protesting the Northern Pass, at Reichold Gallery, Colby Sawyer College New London, NH. 10% of sales will be donated by the artist to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests to purchase land to protect land in Coos County.
Wednesday, January 9, 6-8pm - Exhibit Opening: Tree Blood
Held at Reichold Gallery, Colby Sawyer College New London, NH. For more information, contact [email protected]. Snow date: Friday, January 11, 6-8 pm

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
January 8-February 27 - Winter Story Time
Tuesday, 10:15am & 11:15am and Wednesday, 11:30am - Toddlers (ages 0-3)
Tuesday, 1:30pm and Wednesday, 10:15am - Preschool (ages 3-6)
Signups will be at the front desk; registration is required, but weekly attendance not required. We do ask that you hold a Pease Public Library Card.
Mondays, January 14 & 28, 7pm - Community Knitting Group
Knit a new sweater for the fall. All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. Contact: Nancy Conklin, (603) 707-6024
Mondays, 10:30am - Come Read to Willow
Come in to read to resident therapy dog Willow, a good listener for any reluctant readers, young and old. Or just come in to say hi.
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.

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.
January 23-27 - Educational Theatre Collaborative (ETC) Marking the Moment
The town of Plymouth celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2013 and ETC is setting off the festivities by producing an original musical theatre piece highlighting Plymouth's past. Marking the Moment is suitable for the whole family and is a wonderful way for the community to come together to embrace and celebrate Plymouth's past.

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.

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.

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 [email protected].

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
Program meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month except February, March and December. The building (� Mile North of Blair Bridge Road, Exit 27 off I-93) is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public.

Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows
118 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonboro (603) 253-7513
www.estellensmith.com
Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Estelle also offers private art lessons.

Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire

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