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Connecticut River Artisans Group Programs & Events
Various locations Exhibiting at Great North Woods Interpretive Center North of Colebrook on Route 3, (603) 237-5500 or (603) 788-4044 www.connecticutriverartisans.org The Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) is a "grass-roots" organization consisting of artists from Pittsburg, NH, Colebrook, NH, West Stewartstown, NH, Canaan, VT and Coaticook, PQ. The mission of the group is to promote the visual arts and provide support to new and established artists in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont as well as Southeastern Quebec. Members are able to participate in exhibits, receive reimbursement for conducting workshops, and be involved with other art-related activities sponsored by CRAG. Artists and artisans (photographers, quilters, wood carvers, basket makers, jewelers, etc.) wanting to exhibit should visit the website or call (802) 266-3687. Various workshops offered - check website or call for details. Artists exhibiting at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Indian Stream Health Center (ISHC). CRAG members Britni White and Pat Klinefelter are exhibiting their photos and paintings at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center; Roxanne Herres is exhibiting her photos at the Tillotson Center. Please visit www.ArtSpider.net to view a promotional video relating to CRAG. ArtSpider does a superb job of promoting the arts in New Hampshire. CRAG members also display at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. For more information about exhibits and schedules, please contact Michele Johnsen at 237-5500 or art@michelejohnsen.com; Deb Sargent at (603) 538-6678 or debsargent@excite.com; Fran Bigney at 237-5208 or Francine@ncia.net. Thursdays, July 18 & August 15, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items to be discussed include exhibits and workshops. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month (usually) in the meeting room of the Indian Stream Health Center. CRAG is sponsoring a number of activities this summer, including special exhibits at the Stewartstown Day Festival in West Stewartstown, Old Home Day Celebration in Pittsburg and Moose Festival in Colebrook, and possibly a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. CRAG is also offering summer art classes to area students ages 12 and up. These classes will be held 2-5pm from Monday-Friday, August 5-23 at the Tillotson Center. Class size is limited so sign up early; please call Nicole Jeralds at (603) 538-9934 to register. 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. Monday, July 29, 7pm - Ennis Sisters Hailing from Newfoundland, with a mix of country music and Celtic. Presented at the Tillotson Center Monday, August 5, 7pm - Isabeau et les Chercheurs d'Or takes to the stage for a night of French-Canadian music at the Tillotson Center. Sunday, August 11, 7pm - The Makem Brothers and the Spain Brothers, at the Tillotson Center Wednesday, August 14, 7pm - Rachel Ann Weiss appears at the Colebrook Country Club, a smoky blues singer, who happens to be the daughter of well-known actress Kathleen Turner. Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum & Programs
Monday-Friday, June 1-September 30, 11am-1pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am-3pm The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum 101 NH Route 145, Stewartstown (7 miles north of Colebrook) (603) 237-5500 or 237 5313 www.poorefamily.homestead.com Historic and educational site illustrating life in the northernmost region of NH, documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s. The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era. Admission charged; accompanied children under 12 are free. Concerts held in the new amphitheater and stage area. Easy parking, drop-off and pick-up are in the lower field next to the performance area. Please watch for signs and attendants. Women's Retreat in Northern NH, An Oasis of Simplicity
Enchanted Acres Pittsburg (603) 582-5404 www.enchantedacresnh.com/index.php/reservations/specials Women will have time for themselves for relaxation and rejuvenation, to experience living simply without electricity in a natural and rustic setting, to have the opportunity to read, write letters, express themselves creatively through mediums such as painting, collage, weaving, coloring, or to simply do nothing without feeling guilty. Workshops are free for overnight guests and basic supplies will be provided. Participation will always be optional. Additional spaces may be available for those not able to stay overnight. Please contact Barbara for details and reservations via email, website or Facebook page. Fiddleheads - A Great North Woods
Shoppe
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm 110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302 www.fiddleheadsusa.com Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums. The fundraising CD, titled The Fireside Fiddlers, Volume 1: Common Fiddle Tunes of Coos County New Hampshire, is available, the sales of which will benefit the new Tillotson Center for performing, visual and heritage arts in Colebrook. Exhibiting Connecticut River Artisan Group (CRAG). Errol Heritage Commission Historical
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Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am Errol Town Hall (first floor) 33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Debra Freedman) www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php The public is invited to enjoy an old photo display, a peek into the rich historic past of the area. The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round); open to the public |
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Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs
Wednesday-Sunday, June 19-September 2, 10am-5pm Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004 www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/weeks-state-park.aspx Come early and bring a picnic, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Attendance is free and the public is invited to all programs. Call for confirmation of dates and topics. July 18 - Big Trees, Kevin Martin Friday, July 19 - Big Trees Field Trip, Kevin Martin, Dave Govatski and Brendan Prusik July 25 - Weeks Act Centennial Video & Other shorts (location Rialto Theater, Main St Lancaster) David Huntley August 1 - Loons, Ray Richer August 8 - History of Kinsman Notch, Mike Dickerman Friday, August 9 - Kinsman Notch Field Trip, Mike Dickerman and Dave Govatski North Country Chamber Players White Mountain Music Festival
Sunday, July 21, 4pm Mountain View Grand Hotel Ballroom 101 Mountain View Road, Whitefield (603) 444-0309 (NCCP info) www.northcountrychamberplayers.org North Country Chamber Players are world-renowned musicians from New York, Boston and Los Angeles who come together each summer to make music in the mountains. For this "Bach in Bloom" season, they explore the works of the ultimate master, Johann Sebastian Bach, alongside some of the countless composers who sought to reflect his musicianship, character and spirit through their own work. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at https://tickets.catamountarts.org/public/default.asp?cgCode=31&cgName=North%20Country%20Chamber%20Players. For more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website. July 21 - "The Instrumental Innovator" J.S. Bach - Sonata in E-flat Major, BWV 1031, for Flute and Piano Franz Strauss - Nocturne for Horn and Piano Richard Strauss - Andante in C major for Horn and Piano Schnittke - Hymn No. 2 for Cello and Double Bass Beethoven - Grosse Fugue Mozart - Piano Concerto in E-flat Major, K. 449 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. 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. Whitefield Historical Society Museum
By appointment Whitefield Historical Society Museum downstairs in Laconia Savings Bank 22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466 www.whitefieldnh.org/page2.asp Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. Ongoing exhibits are also on display on the first floor of the Mountain View Grand year 'round and are updated periodically. |
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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, July & August - Wednesday Night with a Ranger Join staff from the White Mountain National Forest for a program. Thursday, July 18 - Weather in the Whites: A Tour of the Extremes Join Will Broussard, Outreach Coordinator for the Mount Washington Observatory, for a fascinating presentation on White Mountain weather. Fridays, July 19 & 26 - Friday Flicks! Join the after dinner movie. AMC Staff picks the flick, attendees sit back and enjoy. Saturday, July 20 - Packing to the High Huts From donkeys to helicopters, the AMC has tried everything to get supplies effectively to the huts and has never been able to improve upon the young legs of hut croo. The evening program recounts tales of packmules, packboards and the whirly bird. The evening will wrap up by lashing on a load and letting the crowd give packing a go. Presented by Huts Field Supervisor Tom Callahan, this program is part of the 2013 program series AMC Huts: Celebrating 125 Years of White Mountain Hospitality Sundays, July 21 & 28 - Over the Hedge A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating... and learns a lesson about family himself. Mondays, July 22 & 29 - Windows to the Wild Enjoy this showing of the NH Public Television production with Willem Lange featuring AMC Huts. This program is part of the 2013 program series: AMC Huts: Celebrating 125 Years of White Mountain Hospitality Tuesday, July 23 - Stars Above the Notch: Astronomy at Pinkham Join professional astronomer Dr. Douglas Arion and his students from Carthage College for an evening of stellar observation. Participants will have a chance to view the sky through powerful telescopes for an extraordinary peek at the cosmos. This program is part of AMC's ongoing series of astronomy and solar programs throughout the summer. Thursday, July 25 - MicroCosmos: It's Jurassic Park in Your Own Backyard Microcosmos captures the fun and adventure of a spectacular hidden universe revealed in a breathtaking close up view unlike anything ever seen. With its tiny cast of thousands, MicroCosmos leaves no doubt that Mother Nature remains the greatest special effects wizard of all. Saturday, July 27 - North Country Moose Join Alan Stearne as he dispels the "Bullwinkle" myth of the moose and explains the purpose of the moose's morphology - form following function. Stearne will also discuss the moose's life cycle from calves to cows and bulls, as well as behavior, disease, reproduction and interaction with humans Tuesday, July 30 - Alone in the Wilderness To live a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin. Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. This video is a simple account of the day to day exploration and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company. Programs are free & open to the public. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change. Randolph Public Library Events
Saturdays & Mondays, 10am-12noon; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm Town Hall complex 130 Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408 https://sites.google.com/site/randolphnhpubliclibrary/ Saturday, July 20, 9am-2pm - Huge Book Sale Baked goods and artisan crafts will also be available. Tuesday, July 23, 6:30pm - Music in my Pockets: Family Fun in Folk Music Folklorist/Singer Jeff Warner's traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, present the latest news from the distant past. Community songs, banjo tunes, 18th-century New England hymns, spoon-playing and sailor songs highlight his amusing and informative all-ages programs, as Warner teaches how America amused itself before electricity. Singing games, accessible "pocket instruments" like spoons and dancing puppets, tall tales, funny songs, old songs and songs kids teach each other in the playground are all traditional in that they have been passed down the generations by word of mouth. This program is sponsored by a grant from the NH Humanities Council and additional funding from the Friends of the Randolph Public Library. Free and open to the public. All events are free to the public. Donations to help defray costs are appreciated. 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. Music in the Great North Woods Summer Concerts 2013 Now in its fifth year of bringing outstanding classical concerts to all people in the North Country free of charge, with donations accepted. Sunday, July 21, 5pm - Choral Evensong, Michie Akin, director Presented at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2 High Street, Berlin Tuesday, July 30, 7:30pm - Andrea LeBlanc, flute and David Kim, fortepiano Presented at Gorham Town Hall, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park Street, Gorham Sunday, August 4, 4pm - Susan Ferré, organist Presented at The Randolph Church, Route 2, Randolph Sundays, 9pm - Compline Sung at the Randolph Church, Route 2, Randolph. Events at Gorham's Medallion Opera House & Town Happenings
Gorham Town Hall's Medallion Opera House (unless otherwise noted) 20 Park Street, Gorham (603) 466-3322 www.gorhamnh.org/Pages/GorhamNH_opera/Index Sunday, July 22, 7pm - An evening of Jazz with The Heather Pierson Quartet Featuring Heather Pierson, piano & vocals; Shawn Nadeau, bass; Joe Aliperti, sax and Matt Bowman, drums. Tickets available at the White Mountain Café, Gorham and online at www.heatherpierson.com. (kids under 12 free) Wednesdays, July 24 & August 21, 5-8pm - Gorham ArtWalk Watch demonstrations and purchase works of art and fine craft directly from local artists, including painters, jewelers, ceramicists/potters, photographers, sculptors and textile artists. Fresh local produce, breads, jams, kettle corn, flowers/plants and baked goods will be available at the Farmers Market. Restaurants will provide samples from their menus, for a great opportunity to taste a variety of treats from local eateries, from café to gourmet. Local merchants will stay open until 8pm. The event is rain or shine, on Exchange Street. For more informations, contact Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, (603) 752-6060 (Paula Kinney) or info@androscogginvalleychamber.com Saturday, July 27, 7pm - A Musical Stew with Gumbo Loco The irresistible rhythms of traditional Cajun music by Andy Stewart, Mary Jo Slattery and Ivan Goguen will make young dancers move and listeners smile. Tap your toes to a rousing mix of fiddle, guitar and harmony vocals in a joyous musical celebration of the cultures of New England, French Canada and Cajun Louisiana. Tickets are available in advance at Gorham Town Hall or the White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore in Gorham, or at the door. Tuesday, July 30 at 7:30pm - Music in the Great North Woods presents Andrea LeBlanc, flute with David Kim, fortepiano. Donations accepted at the door. WREN Workshops & Technology Classes
921 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Through July 29, 6-9pm - Introduction to Weaving Students will learn the basics of weaving on a 4-shaft floor loom. The class will focus on basic weaving processes while discussing fiber choices, color, pattern and finishing techniques. This course is geared toward complete beginners. Students will leave the class with a simple handwoven scarf and the know-how to do it again. Instructor Carly Goss is a handweaver and shape-note singer. Wednesday, August 10, 6-9pm - Singing the Shapes: A Singing School in Four Parts Sacred Harp is a uniquely American tradition that brings communities together to sing four-part hymns and anthems, not for performance, but for the joy of making music together. The music is written in shapes, a system developed to aid congregations in sight-reading. This series of four singing workshops is geared toward complete beginners. Instructor Carly Goss is a handweaver and shape-note singer. Also held Wednesday, September 11. Tuesdays, through August 27 - Drawing and Painting Classes 4-5:30pm - Intro to Drawing: Beginner to Intermediate 6-7:30pm - Intermediate Drawing & Painting The owner of StudioWorks Fine Arts and Graphics Studio and a professional artist for 30 years, Andre Belanger will share his skills, knowledge, insights and humorous instruction for a beginner level drawing class and for an intermediate level drawing and painting class. Limited space is available; preregistration is recommended. To register, call WREN or email wren@wrencommunity.org. Mondays & Wednesdays, 6-7pm - Silent Warrior Martial Arts Grandmaster John Schmaing and longtime student, Sensei Adam Cloutier, teach the art of Ninpo Chuan Fa, a martial art that combines the fluidity, grace and peacefulness of Meditation, Yoga and Tai Chi Chuan, with the effectiveness and power of martial arts such as Kenpo, Judo, AIki-Jitsu and Ninpo. Wednesdays, 12noon-1pm - Yoga Jessica Ball is a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher. Classes are open enrollment; students are free to drop in and drop out as their schedules allows. Thursdays, 3-7pm - Farmers Market Fresh bread and other backed goods, local produce, meats, eggs, pies, jams, soaps, crafts, jewelry, arts, live music and lots more. New vendors always welcome. For more information, call or email Laura Jamison. By appointment - Computer and Web Tutorials and Technical Assistance When it comes to computers, everyone is at their own learning level, with personal questions about programs and a unique set of needs. Get one-on-one attention from Laura Jamison and learn the basics and beyond in topics such as getting started on Facebook, using Microsoft Publisher, or setting up an email account. Call 723-1004 to set up an appointment. Northern Forest Heritage Park
Call for hours 942 & 961 Main Street (Route 16), Berlin (603) 752-7202 www.northernforestheritage.org Featuring a three-acre site with waterfront access and walkways, a full-size circa-1900 replica logging camp, interactive exhibits and the Brown Company House Museum, built in 1853 by the H.W. Winslow Company as a boarding house for its saw mill employees. Self-guided Logging Camp Tours. NFHP offers group charter rates for boat tours and Logging Camp/Museum tours. Volunteers are always needed and warmly welcomed. The Bunkhouse and Cookhouse are available for various functions, whether it be a wedding, bridal/baby shower, birthday party, retirement party, company picnic or whatever-you-can-imagine party. The Bunkhouse and Cookhouse are open year round. Call to reserve. The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery, open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm and Saturdays (in-season) from 10am-4pm, offers original arts, crafts and gifts. Monday, August 5, 5-7pm - North Country Writers' Night Out The New Hampshire Writers' Project Writers' Night Out is a first-Monday-of-the-month gathering of writers in a warm and social setting. This isn't a reading... it is writers discussing what they are working on, what's new in the publishing world, books they have read, and more. No need to RSVP, just stop by this free gathering, held in the Cookhouse. One does not have to be a member of the Writers' Project to attend. For more information, contact George Geers at (603) 785-4811. www.nhwritersproject.org White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Exhibits and Events
Daily, 7am-4pm 212 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2511 www.whitemountaincafe.com The White Mountain Cafe Gallery The cafe's back wall is dedicated to the work of talented North Country artists who live and create art here. Throughout the Cafe, discover the beautiful White Mountain photography of Jerry and Marcy Monkman. Exhibiting through August - The luminous oil on canvas paintings of Littleton's Kristine Lingle Berlin & Coos County Historical Society Museum
Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-4pm (or by appointment) Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center 119 High Street, Berlin (603) 752-4590 or (603) 752-7337 www.berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org The Moffett House Museum presents exhibits on Berlin's rich history, encompassing its cultural, ethnic and industrial legacies. The museum is highlighting its collection of military memorabilia. Available for sale: A Postcard History of Berlin. Reading Room is available for perusing through high school yearbooks or doing research in the many Brown Bulletins, city reports, antique ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available. 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. |
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IMAI 17th Season Chamber Music Festival
July 11-20, 7:30pm Fryeburg Academy - Bion Cram Library Off Bradley Street, Fryeburg ME (603) 367-8661 or (617) 965-4745 www.imaifestival.org The International Musical Arts Institute of Fryeburg, Maine, is a summer classical music festival which draws upon the talents from a community of classically trained musicians, who range from young professionals and career-bound advanced-level conservatory students to established artists with international reputations. Air conditioned and fully handicap-accessible; parking accessed from Bradley Street. Admission at the door. All programs may be subject to change. For further programs details, visit the website. Wednesday, July 17 - Music for Summer Evenings Haydn - Quartet for Strings in B flat Major, Op. 76, No.4, "The Sunrise" Barber - Souvenirs, suite for piano, four hands. Op. 28 Dvorak - Terzetto, Op. 74 Schumann -Quartet for Piano, Violin, Viola, and Cello, Op. 47 Thursday, July 18 - Music for Summer Evenings Haydn - Piano Trio in G Major (1795) Hob. XV, 25 (Gypsy") Brahms - String Quartet in c minor, Op. 51 No. 1t Handel - Halvorsen -- Passacaglia Elgar - Piano Quintet in a minor, Op. 84 Friday, July 19 - Music for Summer Evenings Mozart - Piano Quartet in g minor, K. 478 Shostakovich - Piano Trio in e minor, Op. 67 Mendelssohn - Octet, Op. 20 Saturday, July 20 - Music for Summer Evenings Dvorak - Nocturne in B Major, B.47, Op 40 (for string orchestra) Schubert - String Quartet in d minor, D. 810, "Death and the Maiden" Brahms - Quintet in f minor, Op. 34 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 Exhibiting through September 2 - The Harry Nadler Collection Significant study collection of 37 paintings of the widely respected American Modernist artist, Harry Nadler. At 3pm the Student Gallery of the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center will be dedicated and named for Harry and Helen Nadler. Light fare will be offered alongside musical entertainment. www.harrynadler.com/index.htm 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. Purchase the PAC Season Opera Pass and get one opera free. Wednesdays, through July 31, 7pm - Met Summer Encores A series of screenings from the groundbreaking Met Live in HD series, in more than 400 movie theaters across the United States. Purchase the full summer season and receive one of the performances at no charge. For more information about the Met Summer 2013 Encores please visit www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/liveinhd/summer-hd-encores.aspx July 17 - La Traviata The last of the three great operas of Giuseppe Verdi's middle period, La Traviata details the ill-fated love affair between a young gentleman and a terminally ill courtesan. It is based on the play La dame aux camélias by Alexander Dumas, Jr. July 24 - Turandot Giacomo Puccini's last opera presents the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can't solve her riddles beheaded... until the unknown prince eventually wins her love. July 31 - Il Barbiere di Siviglia One of the most beloved operatic comedies of all time, Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville, or The Futile Precaution, recounts the first of the plays from the Figaro trilogy, by French playwright Pierre Beaumarchais. Mondays, July 22 & August 12, 7:30pm - The Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival The musicians are all string, wind or keyboard artists of the highest caliber, experienced and respected professionals who come year after year because they enjoy playing chamber music together. For more information about the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival visit http://sebagomusicfestival.org. Saturday, July 27, 7:30pm - Ricky Nelson Remembered A unique multi media entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson's hit songs performed by Ricky's own twin sons Matthew & Gunnar and includes never before seen big screen video footage of the Nelson family with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson. The show appeals to a wide audience and multiple generations and celebrates the life of America's original Teen Idol. For more information, please visit http://rickynelsonremembered.com. Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-8pm, Wednesday 10am-6:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm 15 East Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552 www.conwaypubliclibrary.org The Library offers an outreach program to day care facilities throughout the Town of Conway. Call to schedule the delivery of books, materials and/or live story times. These services are free. Wednesdays, through August 14, 4pm - Special Guest Programs Refreshments are served and all afternoon programs that run in conjunction with Summer Reading 2013 are free and open to the public. For ages 4 & up July 17 - Musician and singer Tom Sieling presents Howl at the Moon with a Ground-Dweller Tune! July 24 - Mountain Top Music Center presents Music You Can Dig July 31, 4pm & 5pm - Boston Museum of Science Workshops: Dig into Dinosaurs (registration is required) Tuesday, July 23, 4pm - Meeting of the Trustees of the Conway Public Library. The public is welcome. Tuesday, July 23, 6:30pm - Patricia Cooper, Artist of the Month for July, will share images of and her experiences in Oman, a small country on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Whether you are an armchair traveler of world trekker, this glimpse of another culture will surprise and delight you. Refreshments served. The program is suggested for school age children and adults. Thursday, July 25, 1pm - Fiber Friends The Library welcomes any and all fiber and fabric enthusiasts to a new group. Meetings are scheduled for the fourth Thursday of each month for a relaxed afternoon of project sharing and help. All levels are welcome. For details, call the Library or visit the website. Thursday, July 25, 6:30pm - Author Visit The Library hosts Sharon Legassey, author of The House of Wonder, for a meet & great. Copies of her chapter book for children will be available for purchase and signing by the author. Refreshments served. All welcome. Saturday, July 27, 9am-2pm - BIG Book Sale Tuesday, August 6, 4:30pm - The Open Writers Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Gentle feedback (only when requested), monthly writing exercises and visits with published authors can get anyone's Muse jump-started. All genres and ages welcome. Potluck refreshments; the Library provides beverages. Call with any questions. Through August 12 - Summer Reading for All Ages Babies, preschoolers, children, tweens, teens, young adults and not-so-young adults - there's summer fun involving reading and reading-related activities for everyone. Wednesdays, through August 21, 10:30am - Summer Story Time for Wee Ones (ages 3 & under) No registration is necessary. Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm - Next Gen Great food and great fun for teens in grade 6 and older, whether planning projects, choosing books and films, playing games, talking and eating. For details, visit the website or call the Library. Arts Jubilee Summer Concert Series
Thursdays, July 18 & 25 and August 1 & 8, 6-9:30pm Cranmore Mountain Resort Festival Stage North Conway (603) 356-5543 www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.html Concerts are presented outdoors in nature's beautiful setting with mountain views at the base of the north slope at Cranmore. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs; food and beverages available on the Deck or bring a picnic supper. Headline concerts begin at approximately 7pm, with an early concert by area performers at 6pm. Convenient parking within steps of the concert area, and indoor restroom facilities. July 18 - Patriot Brass The only professional brass group dedicated to serving veterans and military families. Plans include recognition of Cranmore's 75th anniversary and the famous connection with the 10th Mountain Division. Military personnel and families with a military ID will be admitted at no charge. The show will open with Conway's Kennett High School Drum Line. July 25 - "The Blues Summit" 20th Anniversary Celebration Mark Johnson and Roy Prescott will host a live "Swing Blues" concert featuring blues performers Doug Deming, Dennis Gruenling and the Jewel Tones. Gruenling is a spectacular harmonica player and Doug is equally at home playing on the solid body guitar, or swinging on the big jazz box. The Valley's own blues band, Mo Blues, will open. August 1 - Don Campbell Band presents Dan Fogelberg Tribute Often compared to the sounds of Fogelberg, Don Campbell is an adult contemporary/country crossover and folk-rock singer-songwriter and artist. Also appearing on stage with Don will be special guest, Tom Dyhrberg, performing Gordon Lightfoot favorites. Opening for the evening will be local band, Rek'lis. August 8 - New England Wind Symphony presents Broadway Classics Featuring hits from over 20 Broadway shows with vocals by Patty Barkas, recreating the classic vocal jazz interpretations of the swing era as well as the fabulous iconic music of Broadway. This traditional Arts Jubilee symphony concert will end with Stars and Stripes Forever followed by fireworks. Hosted by the Valley's own George Cleveland, the evening will open with the vocal/instrumental duo, Dennis & Davey, whose music is like visiting the Emerald Isle. Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events
100 Acre Wood Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs to the parking area 41 Observatory Way, Intervale (603) 356-9980 www.believeinbooks.org Believe in Books is on FaceBook and Twitter. Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate BIBLF memberships available. Member benefits include: free Polar Express lottery entry, merchandise discount, monthly members-only Polar Express ticket drawing. Those who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events can call or email carrie@believeinbooks.org. Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-4pm. Enjoy 8K of running, walking & biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood. Volunteers Needed for Outreach Reading, Story Land and Character Breakfasts Anyone who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events, can call or email carrie@believeinbooks.org or aimee@believeinbooks.org. Anyone who would like to read or dress up as a Character, can call or contact Gina at gina@believeinbooks.org. Storybook Character visits throughout the summer, every Sunday at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln and at Story Land Wednesday through Saturday. Visit www.believeinbooks.org/CharacterAppearances.html for the schedule. Fridays, 10am - Children's Summer Theater Series Presented by the Papermill Theatre, Lincoln. Children 3 & under FREE, season passes available July 19 - The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland July 26 - Hunchback of Notre Dame August 2 - Rapunzel August 9 - Just So Stories 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, with an attached gallery featuring the work of local Mt. Washington valley artists/artisans. Working artists demonstrating every weekend. Art classes for all ages and abilities, taught by professional artists and artisans, include the new Sip and Paint classes, Drawing, Plein Air Painting, Art Camps, Culinary Camps, Fashion Illustration, Teen Open Studio, Jewelry, Photography and more. Preregister for classes, which are frequently being added to the website. Private parties available... our instructor will guide you step by step... easy, stress-free & affordable. 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), 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), Cole Scott (Photography), Joelle Goff (Acrylics), Boyan Moscov (Pottery), Janis Pryor (Pastels), Nathan Macomber (Glass) and Linda Gray (Oils). New artists are being added frequently; all artwork is for sale. Make Fun Art, Not Fine Art! Sip and Paint Classes Participants will spend an evening of creativity as they twist open their favorite bottle of wine (BYOB) and uncork their creativity. Or, come during the day, a great activity for kids or the whole family. Each date is structured around a specific painting. Fun for the absolute beginner to the seasoned artist. Saturdays, July 20 OR August 3, 6pm - Mt. Washington, with Melanie Levitt Sunday, July 21, 1pm - Mt .Chocorua, with Melanie Levitt Saturday, July 27, 6pm - Matisse Fishbowl, with Rebecca Klementovich Thursday, August 1, 1pm - Birch Trees, with Melanie Levitt Fridays, August 2 OR 30, 6pm - Summer Sunflowers, with Lori Badger Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday, July 22, 24, & 25, 6-9pm - Teen Open Studio, with Melanie Levitt In this intensive class, students will choose their area of interest from drawing or painting. Each student will work on their own individual project. This class is open to all levels and abilities and is a great class for students who want to be creative and improve their skills. Students are responsible for the bulk of their own supplies. For an additional fee, the studio can provide oil painting supplies for the class. Ages 13-19 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, July 29, 31 & August 2, 9am-3:30pm - Fashion Camp, with Rebecca Klementovich (& Assistant) For kids who love fashion and want to learn how the fashion industry works. Students will work on numerous projects each day including creating inspiration boards, developing a color palette, sketching fashion designs, creating technical flats, developing a brand/logo, working on a t-shirt design and more. One of their final projects will be to study Coco Chanel and then translate her work into their own fashion sketch. Space is limited to allow for lots of individual attention. Please pack a lunch and snacks. All supplies included. Ages 9-16 Tuesday & Thursday, August 13 & 15, 9am-3pm - Culinary Camp for Kids, with Chef Kendra Stanley & Melanie Levitt Kids will work on numerous recipes each day, including handmade granola bars, watermelon fruit pops, cheese animal crackers, carrot cake balls, healthy pop tarts, fresh fruit smoothies, whole wheat hot pockets & dessert pizza. In the afternoon, students will illustrate a cookbook with all the recipes. Young chefs will get to take home all of their culinary delights as well as a self-illustrated cookbook so they can make all their recipes again at home. Ages 6 and up CD Release Concert: The Redbird Duo
www.redgallagher.com Join Redbird Duo of Red and Lorraine Gallagher as they celebrate the release of their new CD, Treasures from the Closet. The CD will be available at all their concerts and Charles Music, 1976 White Mt. Highway, North Conway; White Birch Books, 2568 White Mt. Highway, North Conway; and SaVoir Flare, 52 Main Street, Berlin and by mail from Redbird Music, 191 Hiram Philbrook Road, Center Conway, NH 03813. Other upcoming performances by The Redbird Duo include: Sunday, July 21, 1:30-2:30pm - Tamworth Lyceum With open song circle to follow - attendees are welcome to bring their acoustic instrument and join in. At 85 Main Street, Tamworth 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 riverartsjackson@gmail.com or call Kathy at (727) 572-0200. The Museum will be closed July 21-28. 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, July 22 and August 12, 6-8pm - Women's Writing Group Second & fourth Monday each month (usually - call to confirm) Friday, July 26, 6:30-9pm - Whitney Center Dance Ballroom, Latin, Swing or whatever. Partners are not necessary and all skill levels are welcome. If possible, bring CDs of favorite kinds of dance music to share. Dress is casual or dressy. Admission is free. Light refreshments provided. Regularly scheduled Friday dance (call to confirm date). 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 Through July 31 - Where's Waldo? The famous children's book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 24 different local businesses and organizations throughout the community. Those who spot him can win prizes, including stickers, book coupons and more. Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a Find Waldo Local in North Conway! passport with the names of all the participating sites, and get their passport stamped or signed for each Waldo they spot. There is no charge to participate, and the hunt lasts for the entire month of July. For more information about hunting for Waldo in North Conway, call White Birch Books. Thursday Night Book Group meets every fourth Thursday of the month and is open to 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, August 10, 7pm - Open Mic All abilities welcome. Second Saturday of each month Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop Different levels on alternate weeks; open to adults of any age. White Mountain Musical Arts seeks Singers for Bach Festival
Mondays, through August 19 (except August 5), 6:30-9pm First Church of Christ, Congregational 2521 White Mountain Highway (Route 16/302), North Conway www.mwvevents.com/WMMABachChorus.html White Mountain Musical Arts, the area non-profit organization known best for its presentation of the annual Bach Festival each August, is seeking singers for the Festival. Participation in the Festival Chorus is open to area singers - both amateur and professional who are committed to striving for quality musical presentation and who have an interest in performing the music of J. S. Bach and friends in a professional concert setting. Festival Chorus performances are on Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25 at Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Full details and information can be found on the website. Board member Tom Davidson is the Chorus Liaison, and may be reached at tomdavidson@roadrunner.com or by calling (603) 447-6850. Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert Series
Tamworth Village and other locations (603) 323-0104 or 323-7182 www.artstamworth.org Visit ACT!'s website for more information, including ticket purchase, on all of the performances. 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. Steel Dreams, Community Steel Band, Seeks Participants
Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm Ajaja Music 903 West Side Road, North Conway (603) 447-5107 www.ajajamusic.com Come join the Mt. Washington Valley intergenerational community steel band, Steel Dreams. All are welcome and no previous musical experience is necessary - just the love of rhythm and music. The community steel band movement is growing throughout New England with more than 30 bands now participating in the Annual Northeast Pan Festival. The fun and excitement of playing in a steel band is a great way for individuals, families and community groups, to come together create music and bring the Caribbean groove to town. The joyous sound of the steel drums lightens the heart and makes everyone's feet want to dance. Besides the unique fun of playing the music, participating in a steel band fosters teamwork, discipline, respect of others, community awareness and an appreciation of cultural diversity. World Fellowship Center Workshops and Cultural Events
368 Drake Hill Road (off Route 16), Albany (between Chocorua & Conway) (603) 447-2280 www.worldfellowship.org This secular, intergenerational, multicultural camp and conference center offers public educational events for adults as well as pay-for programming for people staying overnight or commuting by day. Varied lectures, workshops and performances; check website for program details. Meals served 8am, 12:30pm & 6pm. Overnight accommodations available. 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. 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 prgage@msn.com. |
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The Frost Place Museum
Wednesday-Monday, July & August, 1-5pm 158 Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 www.frostplace.org A museum and poetry center at Robert Frost's former homestead, which sits on a quiet North Country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains. Sunday-Saturday, July 14-20, 8pm - Summer Poetry Reading Series at The Frost Place Conference on Poetry (open to the public) July 17 - Inspiration Panel Reading: Ryan Murphy, Nancy Richardson and Bruce Willard July 18 - Cleopatra Mathis, Maudelle Driskell and the Dartmouth Poet in Residence July 19 - Conference on Poetry Participant Reading Monday-Friday, August 5-9, 8pm - Summer Poetry Reading Series, The Frost Place Poetry Seminar The faculty line-up this year is stellar. Patrick Donnelly, David Baker, and Vievee Francis will lead workshops, craft talks, and give readings. Special guest, Page Hill Starzinger and 2013 Bull City Press Chapbook fellow, Jill Osier, will also be at the Seminar. Additional readings by Jennifer Militello, Cleopatra Mathis and Poetry Seminar participants. Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior
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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. Wednesday, July 17 - Vietnam Day Guest Speaker Keisha Luce has spent time in Vietnam and will be sharing some of her experiences with slides and photos. The Center's chefs will again prepare an ethnic dish to set the stage. All are welcome for this unique and interesting International Day presentation. Friday, July 19 - Cribbage Tournament Starts right after lunch. Sign up at the front desk. Gift card prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of cards. Wednesday, July 24 - Bingo with Dora Thursday, July 25 - Ice Cream Social with Music by Stephen Cote Participants will make their own sundae and enjoy some great tunes with Stephen on the piano. Starts right after lunch. Monday, July 29 - Day Trip: Bread and Puppet Museum and The Glover General Store Celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year, the Bread and Puppet Theatre has a great history of unique and larger than life puppets. After touring the museum, the group will stop at the Glover General Store, where they will walk back in time and find a little bit of everything. Sign up at the Front Desk. No Knitters Group in July or August Mondays, 1pm - Yoga (new members welcome) Tuesdays, 10am - Art Class, with Rick Tilton Beginners welcome. Supported by NH State Council on the Arts Wednesdays, 11:30am - Piano Music by Charles League of NH Craftsmen Gallery & 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. Thursdays, July 18 & 25, 9-10am - Kids Summer Camp: Jewelry In this two-day camp with Juliette Ainsworth, kids (ages 3-5) will enter into the world of metal smithing. They will make jewelry, key chains, and experiment with different materials. Also: Tuesdays, August 13 & 20, 9-10:30am for ages 6+, and Thursdays, August 15 & 22, 9-10am for ages 3-5 Thursdays, July 18-August 8, 9-11:30am - Throwing on the Potters Wheel Have fun on the wheel with Annette Morrison. The first three classes will be spent learning throwing skills and making bowls and cups. On the last day students will glaze their own pots. Ages: 10+ Saturday, July 20, 11am-3pm - Artist Demonstration at the League Gallery Claire Renaud is a multi-talented artist who has has explored many different mediums at various times, all while running a costume shop in Derry, NH for the past 27 years. She is presently working with leather, making decorative leather wrist cuffs and leather bowls. Free, everyone is welcome. Saturday, July 20, 12noon-4:30pm - Beadweaving: Making Beaded Beads, with Deb Fairchild This workshop will look at three different techniques for constructing and embellishing beaded beads. By the end of this class, students will have a terrific collection of beaded beads to use on necklaces, bracelets or earrings. Ages: 15+ Monday-Thursday, July 22-25, 1-4pm - Art for Teens, with Karen Abbruscato This class is designed to spark imagination and inspire students to make art. Students' individual interests will be expanded upon. Discussions will build on exposure to shared imagery and ideas. Thursdays, through July 25, 6-9pm - Guided Open Sessions, with Jean Matray Students work on their own projects with assistance from the instructor. The group will choose one new technique to explore during each session. Monday-Thursday, July 29-August 1, 1-4pm - Digital Imaging, with Karen Abbruscato Teens can explore art in the digital world through this class. This class is intended for those who have (or intend to purchase) their own digital cameras/scanners and laptops (equipped with Adobe Photoshop). Lessons will be based upon individual students needs and requests. Sunday, August 4, 10am-2pm - Plein Air Painting & Drawing: Mountain Vistas One-of-a-kind views can be seen from the historic Sunset Hill House in Sugar Hill. Paint or draw a incredible ridge line composition with a trained artist. Students can choose any medium: oil, watercolor, charcoal, pencil or pastel, and work with an instructor to help guide their piece. Enjoy an award winning picnic lunch with produce provided from the Inn's garden and local farms. Nancy, "the world's happiest innkeeper," will be your host for this afternoon. Fridays, August 9, 1-3:30pm & August 16, 1-3pm - Make Your Own Porcelain Theme Jewelry, with Janice Balog Students will learn how to make their own jewelry using small porcelain rounds, cubes or long rectangles, and make earrings, necklaces, pins or bracelets in any theme they want. The first part of this class will teach students to form and paint their own pieces, then on the 2nd day they will put their pieces together into beautiful jewelry. This class is a specially funded Senior event (55 and older), limited to 10. Friday, August 9, 5-8pm - Second Fridays Art Walk & Free Jewelry Class Fun night with live music in downtown Littleton. Rick from French Sisters Bakery will be making tacos. Now is the time to get a free jewelry class by Monica Eastman - try it and see if you like it. Students will make a free pair of copper or brass earrings. Must sign up in advance - space is limited. Also held September 13. Student artwork for sale as well. Hands-on demonstrations in clay, mixed media and jewelry for each night. Thursdays, through August 15, 6-9pm - 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, for ages 12+. Sunday, 1-4pm; Tuesday 2-5pm; Wednesday 12-3pm; Friday 10-1pm - Clay Open Studio Hours Must have taken a class to participate in Open Studio Tuesdays 6-9pm - 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. Events at Sunset Hill House
231 Sunset Hill Road, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5522 or (800) 786-4455 www.sunsethillhouse.com Thursday, July 18 - Third Thursday Wine Tasting and Seminar Featuring wines from Germany and Austria. Expect an hour of interactive learning with six terrific wines and hors d'oeuvres. Call to reserve a spot. Sunday, August 4, 10am-2pm - Plein Air Painting & Drawing Workshop & Lunch One-of-a-kind views can be seen from the historic Sunset Hill House in Sugar Hill. Paint or draw a incredible ridge line composition with a trained artist, from the Littleton Studio School, affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. Students can choose any medium: oil, watercolor, charcoal, pencil or pastel, and work with an instructor to help guide their piece. Enjoy an award winning picnic lunch with produce provided from the Inn's garden and local farms. Nancy, "the world's happiest innkeeper," will be your host for this afternoon. Orleans County Historical Society Events, Classes & Programs
Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm (Museum tours); Office open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm Old Stone House Museum 109 Old Stone House Road, Brownington, VT 05860 (802) 754-2022 www.oldstonehousemuseum.org Orleans County Historical Society Adult Education Programs take place at the Museum with classes, craft workshops, speakers and off the Museum grounds in places of local historic interest. Select classes have online registration; visit http://oldstonehousemuseum.org/education to register online. Saturday, July 20, 9am-4pm - Hooks and Hinges: Hardware for the Hearth and Home Courtney Mead will teach this blacksmith class at the Museum's Moffat Forge. Students will first get started on making hooks, then concentrate on making hinges. Students will make a small traditional New England barn door hinge and pintle with either a bean or ball and spear finial, and a welded hinge eye. Please bring a lunch and preregister by phone, online or email at edassistant@oldstonehousemuseum.org Saturday, July 20, 10am-2pm - Gathering Flowers Basket Carolyn Starr will teach students to make their own "Gathering Flowers" basket in this class. A photo of the basket is on the website. All levels of experience welcome. Please bring a lunch and preregister by phone, online or email at edassistant@oldstonehousemuseum.org Sunday, July 21, 3pm - Back Roads Reading Series The Museum is hosting Ted Hoagland, who will read from his work at the Brownington Congregational Church, followed by a reception at the Museum's Samuel Read Hall House. This series is free, donations welcome. Saturday, July 27, 9am-4pm - Intermediate Blacksmithing: Tong Making Courtney Mead will teach this intermediate course on how to make a basic tool to use in a blacksmith shop. This class will cover punching, drawing, upsetting and filing. Please bring a lunch and preregister by phone, online or email at edassistant@oldstonehousemuseum.org Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2, 8:45am-3pm (Friday until 5pm) - Time Travelers Day Camp The theme for this year's camp is "Going to the Store." Campers will experience what it was like to buy and trade goods in 19th Century, Orleans County, while learning and experiencing a wide variety of hands-on skills and activities. For children 8-12 years. For more information, contact, Susanna Bowman at education@oldstonehousemuseum.org Wednesday, August 7, 10am-2pm - Rectangle Garden Basket Carolyn Starr will teach students to make their own rectangle garden basket in this class. All levels of experience are welcome. A photo of the basket is on the website. Please bring a lunch and preregister by phone, online or email at edassistant@oldstonehousemuseum.org Sunday, August 11, 10am-4pm - Old Stone House Day The museum's signature annual event with music, traditional craft demonstrations, museum tours, old fashioned games and farmers market. Lunch is served by the Brownington Ladies Aid. Come for a fun-filled day and bring the whole family. Everyone welcome. Free admission. North Country Chamber Players: White Mountain Music Festival
Saturdays, July 20 & 27 and August 3 & 10, 7:30pm Sugar Hill Meeting House Route 117, Sugar Hill (603) 444-0309 (NCCP info) www.northcountrychamberplayers.org North Country Chamber Players are world-renowned musicians from New York, Boston and Los Angeles who come together each summer to make music in the mountains. For this "Bach in Bloom" season, they explore the works of the ultimate master, Johann Sebastian Bach, alongside some of the countless composers who sought to reflect his musicianship, character and spirit through their own work. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at https://tickets.catamountarts.org/public/default.asp?cgCode=31&cgName=North%20Country%20Chamber%20Players. For more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website. July 20 - "The Instrumental Innovator" J.S. Bach - Sonata in E-flat Major, BWV 1031, for Flute and Piano Franz Strauss - Nocturne for Horn and Piano Richard Strauss - Andante in C major for Horn and Piano Schnittke - Hymn No. 2 for Cello and Double Bass Beethoven - Grosse Fugue Mozart - Piano Concerto in E-flat Major, K. 449 July 27 - "The Master Craftsman" J.S. Bach - Selections from The Art of Fugue Mozart/Bach - Preludes and Fugues for String Trio Stravinsky - Septet Schumann - Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op 44 August 3 - "The Spiritual Man" J.S. Bach - "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" Barber - Canzonetta for Oboe and Strings J.S. Bach - "Es ist Genug" Harbison - Songs America Loves to Sing J.S. Bach - "Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ" Ives - String Quartet No. 1 ("From the Salvation Army") August 10 - "The Life of the Party" J.S. Bach - Selections from the Suites for Solo Cello Reger - Serenade for Violin, Viola, and Flute, Op. 141 Francaix - Wind Quintet No. 1 Brahms - String Quintet in G Major, Op. 111 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, July 20, 9am - Readers Café Book Discussion Participants are invited to share their thoughts, and whether they liked the book or not. Refreshments are provided. Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Copies of the book are available at the Library, and the discussion is open to all who have read the book. Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Sit 'N' Knit Bring a current knitting or crocheting project to work on, ask others for help, and share completed projects. All abilities are welcome. Free and open to the public. WREN Local Works & the Gallery at
WREN
Daily, 10am-5pm 2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods, the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network's mission is to inspire, create and connect through economic, educational, personal and community development. Register online or call for all classes and workshops. 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. Interested in showing your work at the Gallery at WREN? The Gallery is now now accepting applications for the 2014 season. Deadline for applications is September 1. Artists with a substantial, cohesive body of work are encouraged to apply for a featured show. A Gallery Committee comprised of board members and artists, in conjunction with the Gallery Coordinator, review applications. Artists who demonstrate a level of artistic integrity and creative achievement will be selected to show as schedule show time frames allow. Visit website for an application. Exhibiting through July 30 - Soft Impressions, Pastels The exhibit represents a new body of work from Vermont pastel artist and picture framer Bruce Richardson. Colorful, elegant and understated, Richardson's work captures the rugged and serene beauty of North Country landscapes. Free and open to the public; everyone is invited. Tuesday, July 23, 5-7pm - Writing an Artist Statement Often, the thought of writing an artist statement can be laced with anxiety for even the most accomplished of artists. Artists know what they are trying to say with their art, but many have a difficult time organizing or communicating those ideas with words. Gallery Coordinator Katherine Ferrier will show how to write a thoughtful, concise, original and compelling artist statement that will get an artist's work the attention it deserves. Participants should bring a notebook and some photographs of their work to get the most out of this fun and relaxed workshop. Wednesday, July 24, 5-7pm - Demonstration and Artist Talk with Bruce Richardson Bruce will discuss techniques of soft pastel landscapes. The Gallery at WREN Artist Talk Series has become a popular event among artists and art lovers alike and blends informative demonstrations with relaxed discussion. Light refreshments and wine will be served. Thursday, August 8, 5-7pm - Making an Artist Website 101 In this informative, hands-on workshop, artist Jason Tors will show participants how to set up and launch their own art or photography website, focusing on Carbonmade, Tumblr and Facebook. Create an account/url, choose from website templates, upload and organize work, and watch it go live on the internet. Bring a laptop and 5-10 digital images of artwork. Wednesdays, through August 29, 6-9pm - Introduction to Weaving, with Carly Goss Students will learn the basics of weaving on a 4-shaft floor loom focusing on basic weaving processes while discussing fiber choices, color, pattern and finishing techniques. Geared towards complete beginners, students will leave the class with a simple handwoven scarf and the know-how to do it again. Saturdays, 10am-2pm - Bethlehem Farmers Market Want to be a Farmers Market Vendor for the summer 2013 season? New Farmers Market Blog at http://bethlehemfarmersmarket.tumblr.com/. For more info get in touch with the Farmer's Market Coordinators: Bethlehem - Meryl Nevins (603) 586-2441 and Berlin - Laura Jamison (603) 723-1004 The coordinators are looking for musicians to play at the market ($50/2 hours), and also artisans to demonstrate their craft at the Saturday market. A great way to engage potential customers, and commission is waived for artisan demonstrators. Call Meryl Nevins for more information. Mondays, 5-6:15pm and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm - Yoga Call Katrine at (603) 838-2421 for complete information. 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. NCCP Gala Benefit Auction & Dinner a la Provence
Thursday, August 1, 5:30pm Littleton Elks Lodge Bethlehem Road (Route 302 East off Cottage Street, just off Exit 41) Littleton (603) 444-0309 www.northcountrychamberplayers.org The North Country Chamber Players Auction is the place to find bargains... AND help the Chamber Players at the same time. Discounted tickets available in advance; tickets also available at the door. The proceeds of this event are the primary funding for the White Mountain Music Festival. The White Mountain Music Festival offers a series of concerts in several North Country locations throughout July and August, and special fall and spring concerts when possible. The Chamber Players also offer individual tutorial instruction at no charge to interested and qualified area musicians who enjoy playing classical music. Other community activities have included in-school programs, nursing home concerts and children's cushion concerts. North Country Chamber Players, PO Box 904, Littleton The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events &
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Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm 28 S Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005 www.lisbonartsgallery.com Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council (www.lisbonartsgallery.com/arac). Interested in becoming an ARTS Gallery member, visit www.lisbonartsgallery.com/membership on the web. To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Janice Balog at janicebalog@yahoo.com or 838-5076, or stop by the Gallery. Registration forms are on the Gallery website at www.theartsgallery.yolasite.com/events-and-info, 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. 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. Select Wednesdays, 7pm - Bretzfelder Park Programs These free programs are part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series, owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (www.forestsociety.org). All are welcome. 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. 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. 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. 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. |
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Papermill Theatre at North Country Center for the Arts & Touring Children's Theatre
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 Tuesday-Sunday 3-6pm), over the phone, or online. Children's Theatre Touring Company Fun family entertainment geared towards adults and children ages 3 and up. Each show runs approximately 30 minutes and concludes with a meet & greet and autograph signings with cast members. The Children's Theatre company travels to eight communities, with a new show opening each week (check the website for the full community schedule): Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9:30am - Jean's Playhouse; Thursdays, 10:30am - Waterville Valley Rec Department; Thursdays, 2pm - Plymouth Silver Center for the Arts; Fridays, 10am - Believe in Books (Intervale); Fridays, 2pm - Littleton Opera House July 15-20 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland July 22-27 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame July 29-August 3 - Rapunzel August 5-10 - Just So Stories August 12-17 - Hansel and Gretel Saturday, July 20, 2pm & 7:30pm - Broadway Bound Performances Through Saturday, July 27 - Musical of Musicals In this hilarious satire of musical theatre, one story becomes five delightful musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different master of the form, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim. The basic plot: June is an ingenue who can't pay the rent and is threatened by her evil landlord. Will the handsome leading man come to the rescue? Through Sunday, July 28 - The Complete History of America (abridged) A 90-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American History, reminding the audience that it's not the length of one's history that matters - it's what each person has done with it. What the Daily Show might be like if it were hosted by the Marx Brothers. Mondays, July 22-August 12 - Acting Classes 2-3pm - Acting for Kids For those kids (ages 8-12) who love to perform and sing and want to be a star. This class will focus on theatre games and character development. 3-4:30pm - Acting for Teens For those between the ages of 12-18 new to theatre and would like to know more about acting. This class will include monologue and scene work. 5-6:30pm - Acting I for Adults (Monologues) For those who love theatre and may have done a few plays, but would like to know more about acting. Includes monologue and scene work. 6:30-8pm - Acting II for Adults (Scene Study) Students are asked to take Acting I or have instructor permission to take this class that delves into scene work. They will be placed with another student working on one scene throughout the class. 8-9:30pm - Improvisation for Adults & Teens Want to become one of the performers on the Jean's Playhouse stage in Adventure Improv? This class will give students the skills, through theatre games as well as basic improvisational technique. August 1-18 - Rodgers' and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music This family-oriented classic tells the tale of a young would-be nun who charms the hearts of her seven young charges as governess to a widowed naval Captain. Enjoy such musical standards as My Favorite Things, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Do-Re-Mi, and the title number Sound of Music, and watch as Miss Maria gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain von Trapp and the rest of the audience Sunday, August 4, 5pm - Annual Garden Party at the home of Kathleen & Dolores Wednesday, August 14, 7:30pm - Cabaret Performance Through Saturday, October 12 - Adventure Improv: Live Free and Laugh Audiences roar with laughter as the company actors perform from the top of their heads and create hilarious scenes through games and sketches. The audience can participate by yelling out ideas or just sit back and enjoy all the fun in this family friendly improvisational cavalcade of jocularity. Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public
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Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us The Library and Believe in Books Literacy Foundation present Storybook Trail - a fun, family literacy activity. Take a walk along the trail and read a children's story. The story changes each Wednesday. The story starts at the Loon Mountain Picnic area on Route 112. Please stop in the Library, sign our guest book, or email us and give us your feedback. Wednesday, July 17, 2pm - Murder Around the World Book Group Travel around the world reading books and solving mysteries. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Emily Burritt will be facilitating this group. Wednesday, July 31, 5pm - Movie Night Advanced reservations are required; call to reserve a seat and find out what film is being shown. Last Wednesday of each month (usually). Mondays, 3-5pm - LEGO Club (preregister; for 6-12 year olds) Wednesdays, 4-5pm - Italian Study Group This group is open to anyone who would like to learn a language. Fridays, 11am - Storytime Participants will read stories, do a craft and socialize. This program is free and open to all. 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. Exhibiting in the Gallery through September 1 - Nature Interpreted: A Printmaker's View Join the Rey Center in welcoming some of the area's most talented print makers, including Adria Arch, Anne Silber, Matt Brown, John (Terry) Downs, Henreike Strecker, Anita Dillman, Soosen Dunholter, Annette Mitchell, Kimberly Anderson Ritchie, Maryellen Sakura and Susan Wood. See how each printmaker, using their own unique technique, interprets nature. No charge, donations are welcome. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs. Thursday, July 18, 10am-12noon and Saturdays, 2-4pm - Curious George Cottage Open All are welcome to visit the Curious George Cottage, the former summer home of Margret and H.A. Rey, to read Curious George books, try their hand at 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. Thursday, July 18, 11am and Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Curious George Story Time 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. All ages welcome. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. Friday, July 19, 8-9pm - "Trails and Tales From the Wilderness" Lecture Series: Can N.E. Alpine Ecosystems Survive Today's Climate Challenges? Dr. Ken Kimball, Director of Research for the AMC, was the principal investigator of a 3-year NOAA funded research project to better understand the impacts of climate change and air pollution on northeastern alpine ecosystems. Ken will be discussing recent results from AMC's research on Mount Washington that included research co-partners the Mount Washington Observatory and Plymouth State University. Music in the Valley Series Tuesday, July 23, 8-9pm - Lecture: Behind the Scenes with the Maestro: The Nuts and Bolts of Conducting an Orchestra Join Maestro Kenneth Kiesler of the Waterville Valley Music Center for an introduction to conducting a classical orchestra. Learn about the training required and the process one goes through to become a conductor. Interested audience members can experience the role of the conductor by participating in a mini conducting lesson given by the Maestro. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Wednesday, July 24, 2:30-3:30pm - Hey Kids What's That Sound: A Classical Music Experience for Kids Join professional musicians from the Waterville Valley Music Center for an introduction to classical music. Children will enjoy learning about the sounds created by various instruments and how the different sounds are put together to make beautiful music. Designed for families with children ages 5 and older. No charge to attend, donations welcome. Saturday, July 27, 7-9pm - An Evening of Classical Music: Final Concert of the Conducting Master Class by Waterville Valley Music Center Wednesday July 24, 9-11:20am - Water Watchers Volunteer Monitoring Session Volunteer and conduct water quality monitoring in Waterville Valley. New volunteers are welcome to join the program at any time. Adults and youth ages 8+. Call for more information. Wednesday, July 24, 8:30-10pm - Explore the Night: Moth Mania Join the Rey Center to explore the sights, sounds and creatures of the night (it will be surprisingly interesting rather than scary.). As we look, listen and feel our way along the trail, discover the beauty that lurks in the darkness. Celebrating National Moth Week, and led by moth expert Deb Lievens, we will catch moths and get to see them up close. To learn more about moth week visit www.nationalmothweek.org. Free, for adults and families with children ages 6+. Explore the Night is also held on August 14 (Firefly Watch) Fridays, through July 26, 9-10:30am - Yoga Hikes Participants can take their yoga practice outdoors in combination with an energetic walk in a natural setting. Ninety-minute classes include about 45 minutes of yoga poses and 45 minutes of walking. No yoga experience necessary. Saturday, July 27, 3-6pm - 3rd Annual Art, Wine & Cheese Fundraising Event In Waterville Valley's Town Square Saturday, August 3, 10am-4pm - Workshop: The Painterly Print with Gelli Plates Create painterly one-of-a-kind prints using the reusable Gelli plate. The unique surface is similar to gelatin plates but it lasts forever. Students will experiment with transparency, color mixing and exciting textural effects. All painting supplies are provided; call for a list of materials to bring. Gelli plates will be available for purchase from the instructor. For more information on the process, visit www.gelliarts.com and to learn about the instructor, Adria Arch, visit www.adriaarch.com. Space is limited, so register today. Saturday, August 3, 9pm - 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. Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11 - Annual Curious George Cottage Family Festival Wednesdays, through August 21, 6-7:30pm - Waterville Valley Nature Nights Explore the natural areas near Waterville Valley's Town Square. Come solo or bring the whole family along to discover the trees, flowers, insects and wildlife that call Waterville Valley home. Hike at a family friendly pace, stop along the way to learn about the topic of the night, and have fun while uncovering the secrets of nature. Dress appropriately for the weather as there is no shelter except beneath the trees. There are no restroom facilities once the group leaves Town Square, so plan ahead. All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge to attend. Thursdays, through August 22, 6-7pm - Nature Nights at Blair Woodlands Join the Rey Center in exploring the Blair Woodland Natural Area in Campton. Come solo or bring the whole family along to discover the trees, flowers, insects, and wildlife that call Blair Woods home. Hike at a family friendly pace, stop along the way to learn about the topic of the night, and most of all have fun while uncovering the secrets of Blair Woods. Dress appropriately for the weather as there is no shelter except beneath the trees. There are no restroom facilities on the property so plan ahead. All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no fee to attend. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, July & August, 9:30-10:30am - Yoga with Barb Join Barb Natichioni for Iyengar style yoga classes. Beginners welcome. Bring a mat or borrow one from Barb Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm - Popcorn and Curious George Storytime All are welcome under the BIG tent in Town Square to snack on popcorn and hear their favorite Rey 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. All ages welcome. Admission is by donation. 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. WMNF & AANNH Artists in Residence Programs
Various Locations www.aannh.org.dnnmax.com/artistinresidence/Meet2013AIR/tabid/196/Default.aspx The White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence program is a collaboration between the WMNF and the Arts Alliance. The WMNF and the Arts Alliance are pleased to announce that photographer John Anderson and environmental artist Kyle Browne have been chosen as Artists in Residence for 2013. John will take a variety of photographs, including large-format, time-lapse and panoramic images. Kyle's residency plans include creating site-specific sculptures with natural materials. Email or call the Arts Alliance at (603) 323-7302 if you have questions or would like to volunteer. Saturday, July 27, 10am-4pm - WMNF Artist in Residence Photographer John Anderson leads "Sun Prints," an ongoing drop-in family activity during which children (and their parents) can gather items from the woods and create interesting shadow compositions. At Lincoln Woods Visitor Center, Kancamagus Highway, 5 miles east of Lincoln. Wednesday, July 31, 10am - John Anderson will discuss Digital Photography (its benefits and drawbacks) at WMNF Headquarters in Campton. Wednesday, July 31, 1pm - John Anderson will offer a practical workshop on using digital photography cameras and cell phones at WMNF Headquarters in Campton. Sunday, August 11 - John Anderson will offer two presentations - a morning discussion of timelapse photography and an afternoon session on the "Perfect Panorama Photograph." Locations TBA. Monday, August 12, 6pm - Environmental artist Kyle Browne will talk about her work and her residency plans at WMNF Headquarters in Campton. North Country Chamber Players: White Mountain Music Festival
Sundays, August 4 & 11, 3pm Jean's Playhouse, Papermill Theater Lincoln (603) 444-0309 (NCCP info) www.northcountrychamberplayers.org North Country Chamber Players are world-renowned musicians from New York, Boston and Los Angeles who come together each summer to make music in the mountains. For this "Bach in Bloom" season, they explore the works of the ultimate master, Johann Sebastian Bach, alongside some of the countless composers who sought to reflect his musicianship, character and spirit through their own work. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at https://tickets.catamountarts.org/public/default.asp?cgCode=31&cgName=North%20Country%20Chamber%20Players. For more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website. August 4 - "The Spiritual Man" J.S. Bach - "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" Barber - Canzonetta for Oboe and Strings J.S. Bach - "Es ist Genug" Harbison - Songs America Loves to Sing J.S. Bach - "Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ" Ives - String Quartet No. 1 ("From the Salvation Army") August 11 - "The Life of the Party" J.S. Bach - Selections from the Suites for Solo Cello Reger - Serenade for Violin, Viola, and Flute, Op. 141 Francaix - Wind Quintet No. 1 Brahms - String Quintet in G Major, Op. 111 Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 6-8pm (also by appointment) In the Village Shops (near Fratello's) 26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm The Museum reflects the everyday life of past years with lots of photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, hotels and inns, and personal memorabilia of folks who lived in this river valley mainly from the 1890s to the present. Visit the "satellite" museum. The owners of the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site) have given the Museum a storefront in the complex and there are numerous photos and early maps on display. |
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Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs &
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Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm 91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill (603) 787-2539 www.gcscc.org/horsemeadow.asp The Center includes a library, exercise equipment, shuffleboard, a piano and an organ, and space for other activities and continuing education programs. Wednesday, July 24, 10am - Computer Class with Pat: Introduction to iPad The basics of using the iPad and what makes it different from other tablets. Everyone is welcome. Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music Tuesdays, 9am - Nifty Needlers Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group Thursdays, 9am - Art Class Thursdays, 12:45pm - Tatting Saturdays, 9-9:45am - ZUMBA Gold North Country Chamber Players: White Mountain Music Festival
Sunday, July 28, 4pm Alumni Hall, Haverhill www.northcountrychamberplayers.org North Country Chamber Players are world-renowned musicians from New York, Boston and Los Angeles who come together each summer to make music in the mountains. For this "Bach in Bloom" season, they explore the works of the ultimate master, Johann Sebastian Bach, alongside some of the countless composers who sought to reflect his musicianship, character and spirit through their own work. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at https://tickets.catamountarts.org/public/default.asp?cgCode=31&cgName=North%20Country%20Chamber%20Players. For more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website. July 28 - "The Master Craftsman" J.S. Bach - Selections from The Art of Fugue Mozart/Bach - Preludes and Fugues for String Trio Stravinsky - Septet Schumann - Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op 44 Haverhill Historical Society
By appointment Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum 58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5953 haverhillhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/ All lectures are free and open to the public. All programs are held at Ladd Street School, 880 Dartmouth College Highway, Haverhill. |
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Advice to the Players Performances, Workshops & Events
Center Sandwich www.advicetotheplayers.org Advice To The Players is a unique company of theater professionals, enthusiastic community members and energetic teens that presents Shakespeare performances and workshops in New Hampshire's Lakes and Mountains Region. ATTP is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts & the National Endowment for the Arts. Shakespeare presentations are in August during Sandwich Old Home Week, October during the Sandwich Fair, and in March. Venues include the Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage, The Sandwich Town Hall and The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth.The December presentation of A Christmas Carol celebrates Victorian Christmas in Tamworth Village. Daytime performances and workshops for schools and student groups are offered during the school year and in July Shakespeare Camps for students of all ages are on tap. Monday-Friday, July 15-26, 9am-12noon - Snapdragon Shakespeare Camp Richard & Marion Posner, directors of Snapdragon Theater Guild and Tamworth Learning Circles, will lead young actors (ages 8-12) in character development, improvisation, stage skills, cooperative games and just plain fun creating a lively, magical rendition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Conducted outside at the Sandwich Fairground Stage. Monday-Friday, July 15-26, 9am-12noon - Shakesperience Older thespians (ages 12-15) will work with visiting director Candace Clift on a range of skills in a dynamic exploration of Shakespeare's words, stories, and themes. Improv, clowning, text work, and even some stage combat provide keys to theatrical adventure and summer fun. July 22-August 18, 1-5pm - Young Players Practicum Designed for young actors (ages 13+) who want to explore new acting challenges and participate in a professional Shakespeare production. With limited enrollment, this four-week program provides individualized, intensive acting training, followed by participation in our August 9-18 production of Much Ado About Nothing. Areas of advanced instruction include monologue and/or scene study, stage voice development, text tools for examining Shakespeare's verse, stage combat, clown and period dance and movement. Friday & Saturday, July 26 & 27 and August 2 & 3, 7:30pm - Midsummer Mirth: A Shakespeare Comedy Cabaret An evening of music and hilarity, culminating in a second act which has to be seen to be believed: The Life and Death of that Dastardly Villain, Richard III, a.k.a The Bunch Back'd Toad, our hilarious melodrama adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III, complete with audience cue signs ("Boo! Hiss!" and "Hurray!"), top hats, twirled mustaches, and innocents tied to the railroad tracks. At the Sandwich Town Hall. Tuesday, August 7, 7:30pm and Friday-Sunday, August 9-11 & 15-18, 2pm - William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing Presented by Advice To The Players, William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing just might be the world's first romantic comedy with juvenile hijinks, broken hearts, and the playful and profound love affair of Beatrice and Benedick - Shakespeare's couple-of-a-certain-age. Tickets are available in Sandwich at Mocha Rizing, at the door, or by calling or emailing ATTP. Made possible in part by The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. All performances at The Sandwich Fairgrounds Stage, except for theTuesday, August 7, to be held at The Sandwich Town Hall. 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, July 17, 11:15am - Sing-a-Long Bill Sharp will be thumping the old ivory with his songs and getting the group to sing along. A great lunch to follow at 12noon. Thursday, July 18 - Ice Cream Social Steak and cheese for lunch and ice cream for dessert. Senator Jeanne Forrester and team are donating and serving the ice cream for the annual social. Wednesday, July 31, 11am - Music & Lunch Jim Tyrell will be playing the guitar and singing. Come early to get a good seat for lunch and entertainment. Wednesday, August 7, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class, with Jim Crawford First Wednesday each month August 28-29 - Mystic Connecticut Trip: Military Might & Flowers This is an all inclusive trip to see The Battleship Cove Museum. "Walk the gang plank" to board historical naval ships. Return to December 7, 1941 for a Pearl Harbor re-enactment. This amazing stay also includes a trip to The Mystic Seaport Museum and The Bridge of Flowers. Trip includes one night lodging, 3 meals, admission to all attractions, transportation and gratuities. Sign up with friends and family; all are welcome on this trip. Sign up & payment ends August 12. 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 & Dao Yi, with Susan MacLeod Tuesdays, 8:30am - Print Making Wednesdays, 8:30am - Gentle Yoga, with Donna Sullivan Wednesdays, 9am - Computer Instruction Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists Thursdays, 10:30am - Writers Workshop Join Lanie to learn more about this writing workshop. Thursdays, 1pm - Memoir Writing Workshop Each year the goal has been to finish up with a small book utilizing the combined stories of all participants. All are welcome. Thursdays, 1pm - Quilting/Cards Fridays, 9:30am - Country Line Dancing, with Joan Randlett Seniors can "kick" up their heels, have fun and exercise at the same time. Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Contemporary Art Exhibits
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-5pm 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. Wednesday, July 17, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Three Solo Exhibitions, One Space Michael Rich, John Winslow, Michael Doyle Thursdays, July 18-August 8, 9:30am-12:30pm - CC White Workshops: Process vs. Product CC presents simple exercises designed to help students discover and explore their own creative potential. This hands-on, 4-week interactive course is both fun and enlightening. The course includes drawing, writing, music and interaction with nature, and does not place an emphasis on a finished product. An artistic background is not required. Friday, August 9, 5-7pm - Gallery Walk An evening of culture and cuisine at The Sandwich Home Industries, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery and Surroundings Art Gallery, with the Corner House Inn. Stroll the streets of Sandwich, see what is going on in the art world and enjoy music and great food afterwards. A visit to each gallery, open after hours, entitles participants to a discount at the Corner House. New Hampshire Music Festival - Orchestra, Chamber, Pops & Family Concerts
Silver Center for the Arts, Main Street, Plymouth Office: New Hampshire Music Festival, 85 Main St Plymouth NH 03264 (603) 279-3300 www.nhmf.org Please visit the New Hampshire Music Festival's website for details on each evening's performance. Tickets for all performances at silver.plymouth.edu or (603) 535-2787 Thursdays, 8pm - Orchestra Concerts Preceded by 7pm lecture: Classical Conversations with Music Director Donato Cabrera July 18 - Festival Strings - Verdi String Quartet arranged for Strings by Drew, Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings July 25 - Mozart, Symphony No. 36 "Linz"; Ginastera, Variaciones Concertantes; De Falla, El Amor Brujo August 1 - Wagner, Siegfried Idyll; Vivaldi, Concerto for Two Cellos; Mark Volkert, Pandora (East Coast Premiere); Handel, Suite No. 2 from Water Music August 8 - Handel, Coronation Anthem No. 1; Mozart, Exsultate Jubilate; Respighi, Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1; Vivaldi, Gloria August 15 - Berlioz, Les nuits d'été; Beethoven, Symphony No. 3 Tuesdays, 8pm - Chamber Music Concerts Smith Recital Hall is the perfect place to enjoy the virtuosity of the Festival musicians. July 23 - Harald Genzmer, Dmitri Shostakovich, Johannes Brahms July 30 - Jean Francaix, Robert Schuman, Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms August 6 - Amadeus Mozart, Zdenek Fibich, Franz Schubert August 13 - Serge Prokofiev, Sergey Taneyev, Gernot , Antonin Dvorak Saturday, August 3, 2pm - The Four Elements of Music: Composer, Conductor, Musician and You! Bring the family to hear the Festival Orchestra in kid-sized classical Family Concerts - great music, fascinating musical discoveries and priceless memories. Saturday, August 10, 8pm - Pops Concert: Big Band Celebration A musical celebration of the Big Band, from its roots all the way up to the sounds of the Big Bands today. Put your dancin' shoes on! 603 Concerts have NHMF reaching out around the state Saturday, July 20, 8pm - Festival Strings At Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford. Tickets at the door or (603) 279-3300 Sunday, July 21, 8pm - NHMF Brass and Fireworks At Plymouth Pemi River Amphitheater - free Friday, July 26, 8pm - Chamber Music At Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford. Tickets at the door or (603) 279-3300 Friday, August 2, 8pm - Chamber Music Members of the NH Music Festival orchestra will perform music by Schumann, Schubert, Francaix and Brahms. Instruments that will be showcased in this performance are flute, piano, violin, viola, cello, clarinet and bassoon. At Brewster Academy, Anderson Hall, Wolfeboro. Tickets at the door or (603) 569-7710 or greatwaters.org Friday, August 9, 8pm - Festival Chorus & Orchestra Handel, Mozart and Vivaldi at the Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S Main Street, Concord. Tickets at CCANH.org or (603) 225-1111 PSU & Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events
Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm Plymouth State University & Silver Center for the Arts Plymouth (603) 535-5000 (PSU Main Switchboard) or 535-2787 (Silver Center Box Office) www.thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu & www.plymouth.edu/silver Contact the Silver Center Box Office for tickets to all Silver Center events; use the specific PSU contact email for the particular PSU event for information and attendance at PSU events. Silver Center for the Arts events: Call or visit the box office for a greater choice of seats and fewer fees, or buy online. Thursdays, 2pm - Children's Theatre Presented by Jean's Playhouse, original musical adaptations of popular fairy and folk tales. July 18 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Everything is going very strangely for Alice today. No one will answer her questions and she can't seem to find her way home. What will Alice learn while she is lost in Wonderland? July 25 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame Quasimodo has always been bullied by the people of the town. After they play a mean trick on him, Quasimodo and beautiful Gypsy friend Esmeralda decide to turn the tables, teach the town a lesson, a help everyone to learn the value of friendship, kindness and never to bully. August 1 - Rapunzel Rapunzel has only ever known the world from her tower, but when she is introduced to a handsome prince, together they discover a larger world of magic, fun and friendship. August 8 - Just So Stories How did the Camel get his hump? How did the leopard get his spots? How was the alphabet made? Discover the answer to these questions and many more as Kipling's Just So Stories are brought to life. August 15 - Hansel and Gretel Hansel and Gretel are always getting into trouble. Will they have gone too far after meeting a witch with a peculiar house? 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/academics/degrees/masters/med/heritage-studies/historic-preservation/. Monday-Wednesday, August 12-14 - Using Music to Support Successful Inclusion The role music & arts-based teaching can play in meeting the needs of all learners. Participants will work with instructors Deborah Stuart and Will Cabell to explore a wide variety of songs, chants and singing games and to build simple but interesting homemade musical instruments from natural and recycled materials. All activities will offer many ways to promote learning for students of all abilities. Visit www.aannh.org.dnnmax.com/vsa/Home/tabid/410/Default.aspx for details and to register. Little Church Theater Celebrating its 10th Season
Throughout summer Little Church Theater and Art Gallery 40 Route 113, opposite the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness (603) 968-2250 www.littlechurchtheater.com Thursday, July 18, 7:30pm - 4th Annual Project Greenway LCT is celebrating its 10th season on Squam this summer. To keep in the spirit, "celebration" is the theme and "ten" is the magic number of this year's contest. Visit website for details. Age groups: 11-17 and 18 & over Thursday-Saturday, July 25-27 and August 1-3, 8pm and Sunday, July 28 & August 4, 2pm - The Prisoner of Second Avenue, by Neil Simon Husband & wife Mel & Edna Edison are buckling under the stresses of life in Manhattan. Lost jobs, noisy neighbors, and robbery take them to the breaking point. Mel does the only thing left for him to do - he has a nervous breakdown - and it's the best thing that ever happened to him. Thursday-Saturday, August 15-17, 8pm - Nunsense The Little Sisters of Hoboken display their divine talents in a zany benefit revue, showing the lighter side of being Catholic. Riotous dance numbers, show-stopping songs and side-splitting wit. Corner House Inn Live Music in the PUB
Friday evenings 22 Main Street (junction Routes 109 & 113), Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub. July 19 - Doug Hazard July 26 - Jill Ducsai August 2 - Peter Lawlor August 9 - Sweet Life Revue Friday, August 9, 5-7pm - Gallery Walk An evening of culture and cuisine at The Sandwich Home Industries, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery and Surroundings Art Gallery, with the Corner House Inn. Stroll the streets of Sandwich, see what is going on in the art world and enjoy music and great food afterwards. A visit to each gallery, open after hours, entitles you to a discount at the Corner House. Pease Public Library Programs &
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Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm 1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 www.peasepubliclibrary.org Volunteers needed for all the fun programs this summer. The Library is looking for paperback book donations (children's books) for a group of 20 Pakistani teachers who will be visiting the Library this summer. The goal is to get 100 books. Ongoing - Sign-ups for Summer Reading Program: Dig into Reading! Come into the Library to pick up information on this year's summer reading program. Currently on Exhibit: Photography by John Anderson Mondays, July 22 and August 12, 7pm - Community Knitting Group All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Contact: Nancy Conklin, (603) 707-6024 Wednesday, July 24, 10:30am - Making Music Together: Home for Dinner A relaxed and fun summer concert program for families with young children. Home For Dinner musicians Will Cabell and Deborah Stuart will be joined by guest musician Richard Moses. Children will make shakers, which they will then use as instruments during the participatory program of shared singing, moving and rhythm activities. The free program is part of the Arts Alliance and VSA NH's ongoing Arts in Inclusive Learning collaboration, supported through a contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in addition to the New Hampshire Music Festival. Call AANNH at (603) 323-7302 for additional information. Wednesday, July 31, 7pm - Don Watson: New Hampshire Songs and Stories Everyone is welcome for a song-filled evening and maybe a few sing-a-longs. 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. Tuesdays - Storytime 10:15am - Toddlers (ages 0-3); 1:30pm - Preschool (ages 3-6) Signups will be at the front desk; registration is required, but weekly attendance not required. The library asks that participants hold a Pease Public Library Card. Tuesdays, 6-8 pm - Plymouth Area Chess Club 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. Junior Historians' Camp
Tuesday-Friday, July 23-26, 9am-12noon Sandwich Historical Society 4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269 www.sandwichhistorical.org/junior-historian-week.html Arts Alliance of Northern NH partners with the Sandwich Historical Society to present Junior Historians' Camp. Cartoonist Marek Bennett will help Junior Historians (ages 11-14; 5th-8th grade) interpret Sandwich history in comics form, and publish it as mini-comics for friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy. Campers will choose favorite (or lesser-known) local stories to develop as comics, studying techniques of character design, page layout, catching (and holding) a reader's attention, and self-publishing original work in book form. Optional additional studio time afterwards until 2pm each day. On the final day of camp we will host a reception and reading of our new comics from 12noon-2pm. Please email or call (603) 284-6269 for more information. Enrollment is limited to 12. To see more of Marek's fantastic work with NH history comics and other ongoing projects, visit livefreeanddraw.com Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
Open daily, June 17 through Labor Day weekend 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. Wednesdays, through August 28, 7pm - Wednesday Night Piano Recitals Informal social event, with locally-connected talent on the Grand Piano. July 24 - Marjan Kiepura (Chopin) July 31 - Natalia Shevchuk August 7- Noelle Beaudin (piano) and Siena Kaplan (violin): Music from Around the World August 14 - Shoko Hosono Friday, August 9, 5-7pm - Gallery Walk An evening of culture and cuisine at The Sandwich Home Industries, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery and Surroundings Art Gallery, with the Corner House Inn. Stroll the streets of Sandwich, see what is going on in the art world and enjoy music and great food afterwards. A visit to each gallery, open after hours, entitles participants to a discount at the Corner House. 20th Annual Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival
Thursday-Sunday, August 2-5 NEW LOCATION: Benton family's Sugar Shack Campground Thornton (603) 726-3471 www.pemivalleybluegrass.com A true family festival. Main Stage entertainment, Sunday Gospel, Country dance, vendors, field pickin' and children/adult workshops. Great regional and national bluegrass bands, with banjos, fiddles, mandolins, guitars, dobros and double basses. Family activities include movies in the clubhouse and a children's music academy hosted by professional musicians. The kids will attend daily classes, culminating with a kid's academy performance on the main stage on Sunday afternoon. Pemi Valley Productions, PO Box 1346, Campton NH 03223 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. For further information, or in case of inclement weather, contact Judy Landry at (603) 726-3081 Saturday, August 3, 11am-3pm - Campton Old Home Day Fun for the whole family at Campton Historical Society. Contact the town office 726-3223 x102 or call Paul Yelle at 726-6580 for more information or to be a part of the action. *Demonstrations: Pottery with Sharon Dunigan, How to make your own fiddle with Dick Mardin, Chair caning with Jackie Dearborn, Antique tools with George Short, Blacksmithing with Steve Ash, Antique bread making with Priscilla Whitney, Valley Snow Dogz (weather/heat dependent) *History Mystery Bus Tour (leaving at 12:30pm), Campton/Thornton fire department BBQ, bean hole beans and ice cream social, kids activities with Margret & H.A. Rey Center, live music, pie eating contest and musical chairs, book sale, vendors & crafters (contact is 536-3756 or ddjoyce@roadrunner.com), silent auction. *5K Walk/Race 7:15am Registration/8:15am Start Location - junction of Routes 49 & 175 at Woodpeckers. Application is online or call 726-4044. *Breakfast at the Campton Congregational Church 9-11am. They will also have a bake sale, arts & crafts display and yard sale from 9am-3pm. Contact the church at 536-2536 for details. Camerata New England Performances & Educational Outreach
(802) 785-4833 www.cameratanewengland.org Camerata New England is a highly esteemed professional chamber ensemble, performing in various-sized chamber groups to offer communities throughout the Northeast access to high quality, professional, live musical experiences. Camerata New England concerts are known for their quality, power, and beauty-and performers are known for their expertise, their musicality, their approachability, and their gift for bringing audiences closer to the heart of extraordinary classical music. Camerata New England is dedicated to working in partnership with other arts organizations and with schools to bring relevant and accessible musical experiences to young people. Large and small groups of musicians can perform for students in public schools. Students are introduced to orchestral chamber repertoire, a variety of string instruments and how they are played, and professional musicians who can provide insight into their working lives. To arrange a visit, call or email Carlos Galvan. Thursday, August 8, 7:30pm - Octet Max Bruch: String Octet in B-flat major Astor Piazzolla: Four for Tango and Libertango Felix Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20 Held at First Baptist Church, 461 Main Street, New London, NH. Tickets at www.summermusicassociates.com/individual-concerts.html Tickets for concerts can be purchased from the venue box office or from Camerata New England by telephone or through the website. Center Sandwich Gallery Walks
Friday, August 9, 5-7pm Corner House Inn, 22 Main Street www.cornerhouseinn.com Surroundings Art Gallery, 12 Main Street www.surroundingsartgallery.com Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main Street www.nhcrafts.org/localsites/center-sandwich.htm Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, 69 Maple Street (Route 113) www.patricialaddcarega.com Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888 or 284-7728 or 284-6831 or 284-6219 Make an evening of visiting the wonderful galleries of historic Sandwich and fine dining at the Corner House Inn (see descriptions under individual listings). Refreshments will be served at the galleries. Visiting all three galleries entitles participants to a discount at the Corner House Inn, featuring live music night in the Pub. Sponsored by Surroundings Art Gallery, Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Sandwich Home Industries and the Corner House Inn. Castle in the Clouds Happenings
Open daily, through October 27, 10am-5:30pm 455 Old Mountain Road (Route 171), Moultonborough (603) 476-5900 www.castleintheclouds.org Visit the 1914 Castle built on a picturesque 5500-acre estate, featuring 1000 feet of cascading waterfalls, Shannon Pond and hiking trails. Owned by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust; managed by the Castle Preservation Society. Carriage House Gallery - Featuring art, artifacts and exhibitions that are educational and meaningful to the mountains and lakes region of New Hampshire. Free with other admission; open during normal Castle operating hours. Exhibiting through August 22 - The Banks Gallery Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center Exhibits
Karl Drerup Art Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 1-4pm Silver Center for the Arts Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-6pm (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 at 17 High Street. Exhibitions range from traditional shows to contemporary trends. Visit the newly opened Museum of the White Mountains at Plymouth State University, open to the public, at 34 Highland Street. Information: 535-3210. All gallery events are free and open to the public. Galleries are closed most PSU holidays. For gallery and exhibition information contact Catherine Amidon at camidon@mail.plymouth.edu. Galleria Giovanna Fine Art Exhibits
By chance or appointment 313 River Road, Canaan (603) 523-7154 www.galleriagiovannafineart.com The chic farm house gallery celebrates new exhibition space, art school and design center. Works by regional under-exhibited artists showing oils, sculpture, limited edition prints, photographs, mono types and drawings. Children's work will be shown in the Mud Room Gallery. Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows
118 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonboro (603) 253-7513 www.estellensmith.com Fine arts, landscapes, "home rendering" and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Estelle also offers private art lessons. |
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