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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. Tuesday, October 15, 7pm - Northeast Kingdom Film Screening: Northern Borders Award-winning Vermont movie director Jay Craven will present his newest film at the Rialto Theatre in Lancaster, hosted by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Craven will be on hand to introduce the picture and lead a post-film discussion following the screening. Based on Howard Frank Mosher's award-winning novel, the picture tells the story of a 10-year-old boy who is sent to live on his grandparents' Kingdom County Vermont farm, where he has wild adventures and uncovers long-festering family secrets. A humorous and sometimes startling coming-of-age story, Northern Borders evokes Vermont's wildness, its sublime beauty, a haunted past, and an aura of enchantment. The picture was made as the outcome of a semester-long film intensive called Movies from Marlboro. It was produced on a lean budget, through the collaboration of 20 young filmmaking professionals and 26 students from 12 colleges, who worked in substantial roles in every level of production. Information is available at Movies.Marlboro.edu or by contacting director Jay Craven (jcraven@marlboro.edu). Tickets will be available at the door on the night of the movie, as well as in advance by calling (603) 631-1138 or (603) 237-9302. Advance tickets are also available at Fiddleheads on Main Street in Colebrook. Wednesday, October 30, 7pm - Scottish and Netherlands duo Alan Reid and Rob Van Sante return to the Moose Muck Coffee House in Colebrook. Connecticut River Artisans Group Programs & Events
Select venues Exhibiting at Great North Woods Interpretive Center and other locations 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. 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. Artists exhibiting at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Indian Stream Health Center (ISHC). JoAnn Boydston is the artist of the month at the ISHC and Noah Cadieux is the artist of the month at the UCVH. 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. 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. Thursday, October 17, 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. 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. Classes have online registration; visit http://oldstonehousemuseum.org/education to register online. Saturday, October 19, 6pm - Candlelight Harvest Dinner Come and enjoy a special evening in the historic Samuel Read Hall House. Experience 19th Century ambiance while enjoying a delicious dinner prepared from local produce using heirloom recipes. The dinner fundraiser benefits the Old Stone House Museum. To make a reservation, call the Museum. Errol Heritage Commission Historical
Display
Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am Errol Town Hall (first floor) 33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Debra Freedman) www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php The public is invited to enjoy an old photo display, a peek into the rich historic past of the area. The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round); open to the public. 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). |
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Weeks Historic Site Programs
Saturday & Sunday, through October 14 (Monday), 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. Last museum tour at 4:30pm. Attendance is free and the public is invited to all programs. Call for confirmation of dates and topics. Live & On Screen at the 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. Tuesday, October 15, 7pm - Northeast Kingdom Film Screening: Northern Borders Award-winning Vermont movie director Jay Craven will present his newest film, hosted by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Craven will be on hand to introduce the picture and lead a post-film discussion following the screening. Based on Howard Frank Mosher's award-winning novel, the picture tells the story of a 10-year-old boy who is sent to live on his grandparents' Kingdom County Vermont farm, where he has wild adventures and uncovers long-festering family secrets. Tickets available at the door on the night of the movie, as well as in advance by calling (603) 631-1138 or (603) 237-9302. Advance tickets also available at Fiddleheads, Main Street, Colebrook. 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. Friday-Sunday, October 18-20 - Landscape Painting in Crawford Notch Three days of painting inspiration in the same landscape that captivated the White Mountain masters at the turn of the century. Teacher and Master Painter Michael Vermette instructs this on-site workshop by demonstrating plein air painting techniques in oils and watercolors. Participants benefit from expert instruction while taking up the brush to create their own works of art amidst dramatic mountain scenery. Lodging, meals and instruction are provided at AMC Highland Center. Register at (603) 466-2727 or amclodging@outdoors.org. 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. The Colonel Town Players
Lancaster Town Hall Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788 4827 www.facebook.com/Colonel.Town.Players Since its start in the early 1970s, the Colonel Town Players have continuously produced shows, usually with a fall musical and a spring drama or comedy, with occasional reviews and cabarets. 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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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 Thursday, October 10, 7:30pm - Documentary Screening: Girl Rising The film was created by 10x10, a global campaign to educate and empower girls. Girl Rising tells the stories of girls from around the world who face - and overcome - unbelievable obstacles on the path toward getting an education. Each girl's story was written by an author and is narrated by a cast of actresses, including Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys and others. Watch the trailer at http://10x10act.org/girl-rising/ WREN Workshops & Technology Classes
921 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Wanted: Nude Models for Life Drawing Classes Life drawing classes are starting soon, and a selection of live models is being recruited for the series. The art classes consist of a local group of amateur artists, aged between 20-70, instructed and guided by a professional artist and qualified teacher of art and design. The class runs once month, on the second Saturday. We need a variety of ages, genders and body types to model on a rotating basis in order for the classes to maintain variety and interest for the artists. Pay is $50/session. Send a face-only photo to lauralocalworks@gmail.com for more info. Saturday, October 12, 12noon-3pm - Life Drawing Classes Instructed and guided by Andre Belanger, owner of StudioWorks Fine Arts and Graphics Studio. Bring charcoal, pencils, or paints and a newsprint pad; enjoy long and short poses and gestures in figurative drawing workshops in the company of serious and polite artists at all levels of skill development. Beginners are welcome. Preregistration required. Thursdays, through October 24, 6-8pm - Beginners' Knitting Class In this 4-week course with Robin Henne, students will learn to cast on and knit a garter stitch scarf, and bind off. To learn circular knitting, students will also knit a roll-brim cap on a circular knitting needle and double-point needles. Wednesday, November 6, 6-8pm - Not Your Mama's Knitting Group A fiber arts group that enjoys creating in the company of other crafters. Besides knitting and crocheting, group members embroider, tat, needlepoint, braid rugs, spin, make dolls, macramé, cross-stitch, and more. Always looking for new members and new crafts, whether one is a beginner or master, or just interested in learning a craft. Come check it out... it's fun and it's free. Every first Wednesday of the month. Join the Facebook page, Not Your Mama's Knitting Group. For more information, call Carol (603) 752-5604 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. 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. 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/ All events are free to the public. Donations to help defray costs are appreciated. Visit the Publications section on www.randolph.nh.gov/Local%20Interest.htm for more event listings Wednesdays, beginning in October, 3:15-4:30 - Hop-Off-The-Bus: Children's Book Group The story will be read aloud each week, small activities connected with the story will be included throughout, and an after-school snack will be provided. School age children grades 1+ are welcome (written permission required; please stop by the Library to pick up a form). Younger children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The Randolph bus usually arrives at the Library between 3:15-3:25pm. The program will end at 4:30pm and children must be picked up or met at the Library at that time. 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 November - The nature-based, abstract photography of Kim Drasler Gateway Gallery & Gifts Showcases North Country Artists
Wednesday & Thursday, 12:30-5pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm (also by appointment) 36 Exchange Street, Gorham (603) 466-9900 www.gatewaygallery.biz Located at the northern edge of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, Gateway Gallery & Gifts features White Mountain Memorabilia, work by North Country artists, and an eclectic sampling of gifts from framed fishing flies to jewelry from away - sometimes far away. Gateway Gallery specializes in custom framing using conservation materials and methods. Find us on Facebook. 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. Programs are free & open to the public. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change. 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. 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. 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. 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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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. Artist of the Month - Carole Ann Laga Litchko Thursday, October 10, 3:30pm - It's Fire Safety Day at the Library's story time for 3&4 year olds. Conway Village Firemen will talk about basic fire safety and a fire truck will be there too. October 13-19 - Teen Read Week Monday, October 14 - Closed Tuesday, October 15, 6-7:30pm - Tech Savvy Workshop Volunteers help anyone one-on-one with whatever electronic device they are currently wrestling with. Please come with questions formulated in advance, as there is a half-hour limit. Monday, October 21, 10:15am - Morning Book Group This month's book is The Talk-Funny Girl by Roland Merullo, the Book of Choice for One Book One Valley 2013. All are welcome to join this lively group for coffee and conversation. The Library's Morning Book Group meets on the third Monday of each month. Stop by the Library to pick up a copy of the book to be discussed. Monday, October 21, 6:30pm - Fish Nerds Thursday, October 24, 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. Monday, October 28, 6:30pm - Downloading Ebooks A step by step "how to" workshop with Library Director David Smolen. Free and open to the public. Mondays, through November 4, 10:30am - Family Place Playshops for Wee Ones For children up to three years of age. Each week a different aspect of child development is the focus with professionals from the community as special guests. Children play while adults get some one-on-one time to ask questions and get information. Please stop by or call the Library to register. All sessions are free but participants must sign up. NOTE: no session October 14 Tuesday, November 5, 4:30pm - The White Mountain Writers group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. All genres and ages welcome. Potluck refreshments; the Library provides beverages. Call with any questions. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, through November 7, 10:30am - Fall Story Times Older siblings and guests are always welcome. No registration necessary. Tuesdays for 2-year-olds and Thursdays for 3 & 4-year-olds Age appropriate stories, songs and action rhymes, with crafts on Thursdays Wednesdays for Babies - Children under 2 enjoy simple books, songs and action rhymes. 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. 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... the Gallery's instructor will guide participants 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; the instructor will guide participants step by step in acrylics. Fun for the absolute beginner to the seasoned artist. Thursday, October 10, 6pm - O'Keefe's Poppies Tuesday, October 15, 6pm - Fall Foliage Abstraction Wednesday, October 16, 6pm - Bowl of Cherries Friday, October 18 OR Saturday, October 26, 6pm - Fall Pumpkin Tuesday, October 29, 6pm - Sunflowers Tuesday, November 5, 6pm - Two Pears Thursday, November 7, 6pm - Winter on Mt. Washington After School Art Classes for Kids Youth art scholarships available for those in need Wednesdays, through October 23, 3:45-5:30pm - Painting Wildlife Using oil paints, Grant Hacking will walk students through the process of creating a large 16"x20" painting of a wildlife scene on canvas. Color mixing and proper use of materials will be covered. Students will leave with their own finished masterpiece and the skills to paint more on their own. Ages 9-16 Mondays, October 28-November 25, 3:45-5:15pm - Fundamentals of Drawing This class with Melanie Levitt is for students who want to improve their drawing skills. They will work from photos and real life with lessons in form, composition, value, and texture. This class is for all levels and abilities. Ages 7-12 Saturday & Sunday, November 2 & 3, 10am-4pm - Adult Class: Paint BIG This weekend workshop with Rebecca Klementovich will be an exploration of how to paint large on a 18"x 24" canvas or larger. Students will work with the influences of Hans Hoffman's abstract painting "push and pull theory." Lots of attention will be given to color mixing and color relationship to create a dynamic painting. Oils or acrylics can be used. Students are responsible for their own supplies; list will be emailed upon registration. 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. Join in to read to the preschools or to dress up as Olivia or Pooh! Storybook Character visits continue through Columbus Day weekend at StoryLand, Saturday & Sunday. Visit www.believeinbooks.org/CharacterAppearances.html for the schedule. Theater in the Wood Thursday, October 10, 7:30pm - Documentary Screening: Mother Nature's Child Mother Nature's Child explores the powerful role of nature experiences in the health and development of toddlers, children and adolescents. The community discussion that follows the screening will focus on the importance and value of children's engagement with the outdoors. Visit www.aannh.org/2013/MotherNaturesChildPoster-all2-sm.pdf or contact the Arts Alliance of Northern NH at (603) 323-7302 or info@aannh.org for more details. Free and open to the public. Sunday, October 13, 7:30pm - The American Rogues, the #1 Celtic Rock Band in the world Tickets for evening performances are available for purchase online until 12noon the day of the show; after that, at the Box Office or by calling. For shows that are not sold out, tickets will also be available for purchase at the door at 7pm. Bring a picnic and a beverage of choice, fermented or not. School Groups are welcome for all Children's Events at a special rate. Please call or contact Aimee at aimee@believeinbooks.org for more information. Register for 100 Acre Challenge on Columbus Day, October 14 Participants will run, swim, crawl, climb and then some, as this 5K Challenge takes them into mud, through water, over walls, rock piles, and through the wood. A kids' Mini-Challenge will also be taking place. Volunteers will receive an awesome official 100 Acre Challenge fleece vest from Ragged Mt., food, drinks and enjoy the after party with the local band Rek'lis. Volunteers should plan to arrive by 7:45am and the race should be finished by noon, with the after party and awards to follow. Volunteers are also needed for the Polar Express Lotteries on Tuesday, October 22 (Lincoln) and Thursday, October 24 (North Conway). Both lotteries will be held at the Theater in the Wood (North Conway North Pole) in Intervale. Shifts start at 7am and are typically 4 hours but volunteers are encouraged to stay as long as they can. The event continues until all tickets are sold. Join in on one or both days making these very special calls to families all across New England and beyond. Please contact Aimee at aimee@believeinbooks.org to sign up for a shift or two. CD Release Concerts: 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 (check schedule at website) 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. Friday, October 11, 8-11pm - Red Gallagher and Big Whoop Debut Performance This new boogie/blues band features Merrill Rollins on Keyboard, Mo Belangeron on bass and Jill Ohlson on drums. No cover. At American Legion Post 46, 46 Tasker Hill Road, Conway Saturday, October 19, 7pm - Children's Museum FUNdraising Concert and CD Celebration The Redbird Duo with Bob Purington (bass) and special musical guests, Middle Ground, at Salyard Center for the Arts, 110 Main Street, Conway Village. Admission includes a free CD Treasures from the Closet by the duo and proceeds will benefit the MWV Children's Museum. Advance tickets (in hopes of a sellout!) can be obtained at the Museum, 2936 White Mt. Highway, North Conway, (603) 356-2992, or from Redbird Music. 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, October 14 & 28, 6-8pm - Women's Writing Group Second & fourth Monday each month (usually - call to confirm) Friday, October 25, 6:30-9pm - Whitney Center Dance Ballroom, Latin, Swing or whatever. Partners are not necessary; all skill levels are welcome. Bring CDs of favorite dance music to share. Dress is casual or dressy. Admission is free. Light refreshments provided. Regularly scheduled Friday dance (call to confirm date). 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. Exhibiting October 18-February 1 - Shapleigh from the Inside Out Frank Shapleigh (1842-1906) was a prolific painter of landscapes. This exhibition offers numerous interior paintings juxtaposed for interesting comparisons, featuring 25 of Shapleigh's barn and kitchen paintings that look from the inside, through an open window or door, to an exterior landscape. Shapleigh lived in Jackson just above the current post office. The catalogue is being prepared by Jamie LaFleur and will include an essay on Shapleigh by art historian Charles Vogel and an essay on barn construction in the 19th century by Robert Cottrell, Director of the Henney History Room at the Conway, NH Public Library. Friday, October 18, 6-9pm - Exhibition Opening and Reception: 11th Annual Art Sale of White Mountain Art Wine and hors d'oeuvres served. There is no charge, but contributions will be appreciated. Friday-Sunday, October 18-20 - 11th Annual Art Sale of White Mountain Art Many paintings by artists of the 19th century White Mountain School of Art will be on display and available for purchase, in addition to White Mountain landscapes by renowned contemporary artists. An online catalogue of the items on sale can be seen at www.jacksonhistory.org/artshow.html, updated frequently as new paintings are consigned. Paintings are available for purchase as soon as they are listed on the site. Those interested in consigning a 19th century painting should contact the Society. There is no fee to have a painting in the sale; if it sells, the Society earns a small commission. Hours of the sale are Friday, 6-9pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm; Sunday, 10am-2pm. Through October 20 - Return of the Pumpkin People Display The Society has won first prize by the judges for its pumpkin display "Shapleigh from the Inside Out" which celebrates this year's art exhibit. Can be viewed anytime, in front of the Society's location in the Old Town Hall. 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. We're moving! Arts Council of Tamworth is pulling up stakes at artstamworth.org and heading over to artconnectsus.org. The "new house" is a little untidy, but we look forward to inviting you in soon to see our new user-friendly arts event calendar page and more. Saturday, October 19, 7pm - ATTP's 2013 Fall Benefit: Shakespearean Idol! Come see Romeo serenade Juliet in 21st century song, and much more. Listen to the judges wax poetic on contestants' best efforts. Contestants gather at the Barnstormers Theater in Tamworth to compete for prizes in a fundraiser for Advice To The Players. The audience will help decide who rates the fame and fortune, and stuffing the ballot box is encouraged. Want to do more than watch and vote? For a chance to take to the stage and make a Shakespearean Scene-and-Song Pairing, send an email to shakespearianidol@advicetotheplayers.org. Limited performance slots. 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. Saturday, October 19, 7pm - Children's Museum FUNdraising Concert and CD Celebration The Redbird Duo with Bob Purington (bass) and special musical guests, Middle Ground, at Salyard Center for the Arts, 110 Main Street, Conway Village. Admission includes a free CD "Treasures from the Closet" by the duo and proceeds will benefit the MWV Children's Museum. Advance tickets (in hopes of a sellout!) can be obtained at the Museum or from Redbird Music www.redgallagher.com/schedule.html. Eastman Performing Arts Center and Pace Galleries of Art
Box Office: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm (or by appointment) Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy 18 Bradley Street, Fryeburg, ME (207) 935-9232 www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac Fryeburg Academy's Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace Galleries of Art are free and open to the public during Box Office hours, and also during most performances in the Performing Arts Center or by appointment. Saturday, October 19, 7:30pm - The 32nd Asbury Shorts New York Film Concert The Asbury Shorts Film Concert is New York City's longest running short film exhibition and touring show. This acclaimed program of international award-winning short films combines classic, world-renowned short films with new international festival honorees, creating a rare opportunity for audiences to see world-class short films on the big screen. Featuring WMWV's Tony Zore and musical guest Bobby Sheehan. Saturday October 26, 1pm - The Met Opera Live Presents: Shostakovich's The Nose William Kentridge stormed the Met with his inventive production of Shostakovich's opera, which dazzled opera and art lovers alike in its inaugural run in 2010. Now Paulo Szot reprises his acclaimed performance of a bureaucrat, whose satirical misadventures in search of his missing nose are based on Gogol's comic story. Mount Washington Valley Band Seeks Participants
(603) 356-2096 www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Washington-Valley-Band/199144076802813 The Mount Washington Valley Band is a traditional, New England community band, playing all types of music in the Valley for over 40 years. Alumni and new members are needed. Some loaner Instruments are available. Ages 12 & up - seniors and new members are welcome; call or email prgage@msn.com. 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 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. 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. Jeanne Limmer Dance Classes and Performances
Jeanne Limmer Dance Center & The Branch at Eastern Slope Inn Plaza Reporter Court Street (off Main Street), North Conway Village (603) 356-3422 or 356-6830 For more information, contact danceit@data-web.net Classes for all ages and levels, preschool through adult, in the various styles and techniques of dance including: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Preschool Creative Movement, Pre-ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern, Movement Exploration, and AIE Studio Workshops. 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 Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop Different levels on alternate weeks; open to adults of any age. Recitals in the early Fall and late Winter. 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. 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. |
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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. Wednesdays, October 9-30, 9-11:30am - Oil Painting, with Richard Rollins This class covers the technical aspects of oil painting, including tools, color, brushwork, techniques and a variety of applications of color to canvas. Enjoy and learn Rich's approach to both photo-realism and the style of the European masters. All levels oil painting course. Wednesdays, October 9-30, 6-8pm - Life Drawing, with Rick Tilton Introduction to drawing the human figure from observation. Live models will be present throughout the course; one class will focus on the nude figure. Thursdays, October 10-31, 11am-12:30pm - Beginning Drawing Children (ages 6+) will learn the basics of drawing with Amanda Colby and Amy Nadeau by first learning to describe an object's appearance (size, shape, contour, value, hue), then making decisions about how to frame the object in their drawing in relation to its place in the real world. Exercises in shading, line work, light vs. dark will be taught in a fun and open environment where practice is encouraged and their desire to draw will be nourished. Friday, October 11, 9-11:30am - Wall Plaques, with Annette Morrison Students will make their own wall plaque... and put their name on it, stamp it, and add other cutouts. Plaques can be hung on a door or wall or given as a gift. Ages 6+ Saturday, October 12, 10am-4pm - Simple Forged Cuff or Bangle, with Monica Eastman Make a simple forged cuff or bangle bracelet using heavy copper or brass wire. Add interest and sturdiness by spreading out certain areas of the metal then bending and twisting to form delightful bracelets to wear singly or stacked. Create as many as time allows; for ages 16+. Thursday, October 17, 9-11:30am - Debbie Aldrich, award winning water-colorist will be doing a one-day workshop at the regular Mixed Media Open Studio Thursdays, October 17-November 7, 6-9pm - Guided Open Session, with Jean Matray Students can learn new techniques while working on their own projects. The group chooses a single technique to explore during the session, such as bezel setting, soldering, or enameling. The instructor leads group creative discussions where students learn from and inspire one another. Tuesdays, October 22-November 5, 10am-12:30pm - Clay Surface Design For both hand builders and throwers, this class will enrich a student's work by introducing new and effective ways of working with surface. Maria Neal will tailor this class to the abilities of the students. Thursdays, through October 24, 3:30-5pm - Kids Drawing, with Amanda Colby & Amy Nadeau Saturday, October 26, 10am-5pm - Enameling... Color Play, with Lucy Golden Enameling is the age-old art of fusing colorful glass to metal. Beginning and ongoing students will be introduced to techniques of sifting, using stencils and sgraffito, among others. In addition, inclusions of millefiori beads and silver wire and foil can be added as accents. Students (age 16+) will have at least one finished piece by the end of the day. Tuesdays OR Thursdays, October 29-December 12, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, October 30-December 11, 9am-12noon - Throwing/Handbuilding, with Alison Dodd From basic throwing and handbuilding skills, to creating advanced forms and applying surface designs. Open to students with any level of experience, for ages 12+. Mondays, November 4-25, 6-8pm - Realism & Abstract (Beauty & The Beast) Acrylic Painting Join Jason Tors & Ken Kimball to develop both realistic and abstract painting. Learn tricks and techniques for painting realistic still life subjects, as well as concepts and tricks in abstract painting. Its up to each student where the two converge. Sunday, 1-4pm; Tuesday 2-5pm; Wednesday 12noon-3pm; Friday 10am-1pm - Clay Open Studio Must have taken a class to participate in Open Studio Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 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. Thursdays, 9-11:30am - Watercolor~Oils~Acrylic~Pastels Open Studio Hosted by Susan Retz & Betsy Fraser, join fellow artists in an opportunity to work with friends. Get tips, tricks and "another perspective" from experienced professionals. Each participant provides his or her own materials, the rest of the group provides the company. Open to all, no experience necessary. Walk-ins welcome, no need to register. 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. Visit the new WREN LocalWorks Gallery at the Omni Mt. Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods. Exhibiting through October 28 - Visions Of Place: North Country Landscapes The exhibit by Bill Fein, Kathy Perry and Miranda Gatewood is a lush and vibrant collection of landscapes, combining both acrylic and oil paintings and photographs. The perfect show for October, Visions of Nature is a celebration of the wonder and beauty of the North Country as expressed by three artists whose work embodies a deep love of Northern New Hampshire. Free and open to the public; everyone is invited. Friday, October 11, 12noon-1pm - Eat Your Lunch and Learn Excel! Excel-ent Brown Bag Tech Series with Bonnie Dasher-Anderson. Creating & Formatting Charts: Convert your worksheet data into visually attractive charts. Additional Q&A from 1-1:30pm. Some experience with Excel 2007 or 2010 is necessary. Bring your laptop or call WREN to request one (limited number available). Saturdays, through October 12, 10am-2pm - Bethlehem Farmers Market For more information, contact Farmer's Market Coordinator: Meryl Nevins (603) 586-2441 Through November 20 - Isn't it Time to BYOB? (Be Your Own Boss!) The WREN BETA program integrates the nationally known, award-winning Core Four training curriculum with WREN's own brand of business coaching and networking. This 8-week course covers successful strategies for businesses including marketing, financial management, and operations planning. Scholarships available. 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. The Frost Place Museum
Wednesday-Monday, September-October 14, 10am-5pm 158 Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 www.frostplace.org The Frost Place is a permanent home and museum for poets and poetry at Robert Frost's former homestead, which sits on a quiet North Country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains. The Frost Place honors the legacy of Robert Frost and encourages the creation and appreciation of poems, offering three poetry writing conferences (in the summer months) and two competitions. All submissions for next year's recipients of the Dartmouth Poet in Residence at The Frost Place Competition and the Annual Frost Place Chapbook Competition are accepted online. Submission period is October 1-December 31; see website for more details and information. Through October 14 - Locals-Only Promotion Visit The Frost Place, tell the museum docent "Robert Frost Rocks!" and receive 50% off the museum admission fee. Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior
Center
Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm (closed when the weather is bad) 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050 www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp Check website for full listing of activities. Wednesdays, October 16 and November 6, 12:45pm - Knitters Group (first and third Wednesday each month) 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 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, October 19, 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. 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. Weekends, through October 20 - Tag-Your-Own Christmas Tree Season Christmas tree seekers are invited to "tag" any tree in the field in their own unique decorating style, then return during the official Christmas tree season, from November 23-December 24, to collect and purchase their tagged tree. Both gift shops at The Rocks will also be open during tag-your-own season. The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm 28 S Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005 www.lisbonartsgallery.com Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council (www.lisbonartsgallery.com/arac). Interested in becoming an ARTS Gallery member, visit the website. 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. Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events
Fridays & Saturdays, Memorial Day weekend to Halloween, 1-4pm (Or by special request) Franconia Heritage Museum (Franconia Town Hall) 553 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (603) 823-5000 www.franconianh.org/heritage-museum.html The non-profit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. Recently acquired antique farm equipment is on display in the side yard. Work continues on a scale model of the Brooks and Whitney Bobbin Mill. The Brooks family exhibit will be displaying artifacts and items throughout the museum's 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings. Lisbon Area Historical Society
By 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. 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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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 through November 16 - In the Art Gallery: Elements Earth, Air, Fire, Water. See the four elements through an artist's eyes. Earth: Clay. Air: Glassblowing. Fire: Blacksmith. Water: Sculpture. These are just a few ways the four elements can be interpreted. No charge, donations are welcome. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs. Wednesdays, October 9 & 23, 9-11:30am - 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. Friday, October 11, 8-9pm - "Trails and Tales From the Wilderness" Lecture Series: Journey Along the AT Brenda Conklin hiked the Appalachian Trail, camping out about 30% of the time, and her husband, Preston, provided drop-off and pick-up service and supplies for the remainder. This enabled them both to enjoy local meals and lodging. Their experiences and pictures include flowers, animals, scenic vistas and oddities both on and off the trail from Maine to Georgia. Adults and families with children ages 8+. Saturday, October 12, 9:30-10:30am - Yoga with Barb Iyengar style yoga classes in the Art Gallery. Beginners welcome. Must Bring your own mat. Sunday, October 13, 9-10:30am - Yoga Hike with Barb An opportunity to take your yoga practice outdoors in combination with an energetic walk in a natural setting, about 45 minutes of yoga poses and 45 minutes of walking. No yoga experience necessary. Wear good walking shoes and comfortable clothes. Saturday, November 2, 6:30pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights Join us 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 your guide. Bring warm layers to wear and binoculars if you have them. Designed for adults and families with children ages 4+. There is no charge to attend; donations are welcome. Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm - Popcorn and Curious George Storytime All ages 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. Admission is by donation. 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. 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. Saturdays , 4:30-6pm - Literary Discussion Group An intellectual evening to discuss poems, short stories and essays at the Curious George Cottage. Hors d'oeuvres are potluck; please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance by email and at the Rey Center. Adults. Papermill Theatre at North Country Center for the Arts & 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. Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, October 9, 10 & 13 - My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra A loving, lyrical homage to the man, his time and his music. This revue features a vocal quartet- two men, two women- backed by an on-stage jazz trio. The focus is, of course, Sinatra and his prolific life and career, as the quartet performs 57 of the nearly 1,400 songs that Ol' Blue Eyes recorded. Friday, October 11, 7:30pm - Fall Follies The Great American Song Book... old and new. Join the cast of professional singers as they perform classics from the stage and screen. Enjoy songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Jule Styne, George Gershwin and others... as well as more contemporary musical theatre classics. Saturday, October 12, 7:30pm - Variety Show Talented professional actors will perform a variety of acts, from sketch comedy scenes to original songs to creative dances, all bound to keep you smiling and laughing. The Jean's Playhouse Variety Shows are all designed to be family-friendly, so bring everyone along for an enjoyable and memorable night of fun. Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public
Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm 22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 www.lincoln.lib.nh.us 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 the guest book, or email the library and give feedback. Wednesday, October 9, 16 & 30, 6pm - Photo Editing Workshop, with Ivan Strickon Have you taken a picture with your digital camera, and then wondered how you can edit it? Come to one or all sessions. Students should bring their cameras with photos they are interested in improving. Free and open to all. Please call and reserve a seat as space is limited. Thursday, October 10, November 12, & December 14, 3pm - Financial Seminars Offering a three-part series of informative financial seminars, presented by Flatiron Financial Group. To attend any or all of these programs, please RSVP to reserve a seat. Free and open to all interested parties. Wednesday, October 16, 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, October 30, 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. Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 5-7pm (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. Thursday, October 17, 7pm - Spies in Time, with Douglas Wheeler How have spying and intelligence activities influenced the course of history? Investigate case studies of how great powers have used spies in war and peace. This program traces the history of spying from the Dreyfus case in France (1894-1906) to the Aldrich Ames case in the U.S. (1980s and 1990s). Wheeler focuses the discussion on how human motives, traits, and ideas shape the search for secret information and how that information is used and misused in international affairs. |
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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. Thursday, October 10, 9:30am - Designers' Place: Thanksgiving & Fall Designs All supplies provided; with Jane Thursday, October 10, 1pm - Video & Discussion: Learn to Cope with Grief For anyone who is dealing with the pain of a loss. Presented by VNA/Hospice of VT & NH, second Thursday each month. Tuesdays, through October 15, 1-3pm - Powerful Tools for Caregivers To register for this 6-week course, contact Jane Conklin at Service Link: (866) 634-9412. There is no charge for the class, but a fee for class book. Learn to: * Reduce Stress * Improve Self-Confidence * Balance your Life * Locate Helpful Resources Thursday, October 17, 1-3pm - Understanding Depression & Anxiety in Older Adults Presented by Bernie Seifert, learn about: * Symptoms of Depression & Anxiety * How These Differ from Dementia * Why It's Important to be Informed * Where to go for Help or Support * Warning Signs & Risk Factors for Suicide in Older Adults and Ways to Prevent It Thursday, October 24, 10:30am - Published Author Tilia Klebenov Jacobs will talk about her newest book, Wrong Place, Wrong Time. This is a psychological thriller (with an unconventional heroine). Call JoAnne at the Center for more details. Thursday, October 29, 9am - Coffee & Conversation: Learn to Cope with Grief For anyone dealing with the pain of a loss. Presented by VNA/Hospice of VT & NH, last Thursday each month. Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music Tuesdays, 9am-2:30pm - Nifty Needlers Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group Thursdays, 9am - Art Class Haverhill Historical Society
By appointment Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum 58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5953 haverhillhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/ Sunday, October 13, 2pm - Newbury and Haverhill: A Railroad History of Two Transportation Towns For more than one hundred years, numerous major railroad lines crossed both Newbury and Haverhill, and junctioned at the villages of Wells River and Woodsville. Upper Valley historian Jay will explore this rich and vibrant history with a profusely illustrated talk, featuring many rare and seldom seen historic images. Barrett's home is the restored former Boston & Maine Railroad station in Ely. Held at Court Street Arts at Alumni Hall, 75 Court Street, Haverhill. The program, free and open to the public, is part of a series of programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the two communities. All lectures are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at Ladd Street School, 880 Dartmouth College Highway (Route 10, at the corner of County Road), Haverhill. |
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Pease Public Library Programs &
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Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm 1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 www.peasepubliclibrary.org Currently on Exhibit: Photography by John Anderson Tuesday, October 8, 7pm - Family Stories: How and Why to Remember and Tell Them Thursday, October 10, 4pm - Laurie Levinger discusses her book about the Spanish Civil War, Love and Revolutionary Greetings Friday, October 11, 10:15am - Special Storytime with Clifford the Dog Kids will read stories with Clifford the Dog and can have their picture taken, too. Mondays, October 14 & 28, 7pm - Community Knitters All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Contact: Nancy Conklin, (603) 707-6024 Thursday, October 17, 5-5:30pm - Laughter Yoga Friday, October 18, 4pm - Interactive Program: Bats! Learn the truth behind some common myths, make t-shirts with bat prints on them, hear and learn about echolocation and more. Intended for ages 5 and up; younger siblings are welcome with parent supervision. If possible, please bring a white cotton shirt. Monday, October 21, 6-8pm - Make an Apple Pie (sign up in advance) Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys, a Reading and Discussion Series The library is hosting a book discussion group from September to December, reading five books from the Bookshelf with the theme Points of View. This is a cumulative learning experience and participants will get the most out of it by attending all the sessions. Made possible through a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, in cooperation with the American Library Association. Tuesday, October 22, 6-7:30pm - "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood" by Marjane Satrapi Tuesday, November 5 - "House of Stone" by Anthony Shadid Thursday, October 24, 3-5pm - A Workshop with Mary Allen Telling Your Family Stories Thursday, October 24, 5:30-7pm - Monthly Teen Nights Please sign up at the front desk so organizers know how much food to purchase. Held on the first Thursday of every month. Tuesday, October 29, 3:30-4:15pm - Bookworms Junior Book Club Discussing Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane O'Connor and also Mercy Watson: to the Rescue by Kate Dicamillo. For grades 1-2 (kindergarteners are also welcome). Meetings held the last Tuesday of the month. Please sign up in advance. Book copies for loan at the Library for the participants to check out a month before the book club takes place. Tuesday, October 29, 4:30-5:15pm - Hooked on Books Junior Book Club Discussing A Series of Unfortunate Events #1, The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket. For grades 3-4. Meetings held the last Tuesday of the month. Please sign up in advance. Book copies for loan at the Library for the participants to check out a month before the book club takes place. Thursdays, October 31 & November 7 - Manuel Marquez-Sterling talks about "Marking the Moment" Friday, November 1, 3:30-4:30pm - Page Turners Junior Book Club The first meeting will be held November 1 because of Halloween. The group will be discussing Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper. For grades 5-6. Meetings held the last Wednesday of the month. Please sign up in advance. Book copies for loan at the Library for the participants to check out a month before the book club takes place. 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, 10:15am & Wednesdays, 12:45pm - Storytime for Toddlers (ages 0-3) Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays, 11am - Storytime for Preschool (ages 3-6) Thursdays, 10:15am - Music with Miss Becky (ages 0-6) Kids sing, dance, read books, make crafts and have fun. 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. 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: Tickets for the 2013-14 season on sale now. Call or visit the box office for a greater choice of seats and fewer fees, or buy online. Wednesday, October 9 - Sidore Lecture Series: The Obama Administration's Use of Drones Medea Benjamin discusses how and why the Obama administration came to rely on drone warfare, the dangers of engaging in secret wars behind the backs of the American people, and what citizens can do about it. All Sidore events are free and open to the public; advance reservations are recommended. Free tickets available at the Box Office; held at Smith Recital Hall. Each talk is followed by a reception with refreshments. For more information, contact Mark Fischler at 535-3143 or MJFischler@plymouth.edu. Thursday-Sunday, October 24-27 - PSU Theatre presents Les Miserables Thursday & Saturday, 8pm; Friday, 7pm; Saturday & Sunday, 2pm The Tony Award-winning musical is the ultimate romantic story of oppression, freedom, duty, humanity and longing. Honor, love and humanity are celebrated in the heart-wrenching finale of this magnificent musical with an honored score. Tickets at the Box Office. At Hanaway Theatre. Thursday, October 31, 7pm - Eagle Pond Authors' Series: Alicia Ostriker Ostriker is a poet and critic known for her intelligence and passionate appraisal of women's place in literature, and for investigating themes of family, social justice, Jewish identity, and personal growth. She has published 14 volumes of poetry. Named for the ancestral home that has inspired much of his work, this series honors Donald Hall and brings to campus some of the most widely read and revered authors to the PSU campus. All readings are free (ticket required from Silver Center) and are followed by a reception and book signing at Smith Recital Hall. Information about the Eagle Pond Authors' Series is available from series director Diane Jeffrey. www.plymouth.edu/silver/events/eaglepond.html Saturday, November 2, 8pm - Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company Paul Taylor is the last living member of the pantheon that created America's indigenous art of modern dance. Martha Graham dubbed him "the naughty boy of dance" for his often shocking and irreverent themes. He's also created works that are incredibly romantic, astonishingly athletic and some of the funniest dances ever on stage. www.ptdc.org At Hanaway Theatre Thursday, November 7 - All New England Choral Festival Concert: Images of Light 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/. Sunday, October 27, 5pm - Faculty Recital: Afternoon Trios PSU faculty members Aubrie Dionne, Kenda Corcoran and Matthew Marsit perform a collection of vibrant trio works by Beethoven, Leonardo De Lorenzo and Alexander von Kreisler. Special guest Connie Chesebrough will join them for Suite by J. Amberg. At Smith Recital Hall. Free. Sunday, November 3 - Piano Trio Concert Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners and Live Music in the PUB
22 Main Street (junction Routes 109 & 113), Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com Thursdays, 6:30pm - Storytelling Dinners are held from late October through May. Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served. Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub Friday evenings. October 11 - Sweet Life Revue (or their other version - Starlight Honeys) October 18 - Julia Velie October 25 - Tom Fleischmann November 1 - Doug Hazard Sandwich Historical Society
Winter hours (early October-late June): Open by appointment only (staff available Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, but no tours) Elisha Marston House Museum and Gift Shop 4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269 www.sandwichhistorical.org The mission of the Sandwich Historical Society is to collect and preserve the material culture and historical record of the town of Sandwich, and to use these resources in service to the public through educational experiences and outreach to the community. Saturday-Monday, October 12-14 - Sandwich Fair Visit the Sandwich Historical Society booth in the Craft building on the fairgrounds at the Sandwich Fair for books, Fair posters, postcards and more. See the Historical Society's float in the Grand Street Parade on Sunday, October 13... a prize winner several years running. Saturday, October 26 - Town Charter Vignette, Historical Marker Dedication, and Period Lunch The public is invited to attend an enjoyable vignette, the dedication of the town's second historical marker, and a delicious lunch. A Sandwich Historical Society and 250th Committee sponsored event. Wednesday, November 6, 6pm - Sandwich Historical Society Annual Meeting A potluck dinner, followed by the Annual Meeting and a program to be announced. 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 Cynthia Robinson at kdag.art@plymouth.edu. Exhibiting through November 9 at Drerup - The Paintings of Yang Ji-Kui Yang Ji-Kui is a prominent Chinese painter, well known for his elegant ink brush paintings of traditional subjects such as exotic flowers, birds, fish and garden foliage. His paintings are bold in scale and execution. His masterful technique demonstrates the power and nuances available to an artist with his understanding and experience. Yang Ji-Kui's exhibition has inspired a lecture series that will coincide with his visit to Plymouth State University: Adventures in Chinese Culture, featuring presentations by eight distinguished scholars on many topics. Visit plymouth.edu/gallery for details. Exhibiting October 16-December 13 - Take Two: Re-Imaging a Print from the Past Contoocook print collector and curator Parker Potter has invited 26 New Hampshire-based printmakers to present a revisiting of an earlier work to reimage a theme that has held for the artist to this day. The new work may be one that engages that theme while rethinking size, color, a new composition or process, or some other variable. At the Silver Center for the Arts Friday, October 18, 4-6pm - Opening Reception for Take Two: Re-Imaging a Print from the Past At the Silver Center for the Arts 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. Friday, October 18, 11:15am - Wrong Place, Wrong Time Author Tilia Jacobs will be here to read from her new book, Wrong Place, Wrong Time, a psychological thriller. She will also have books available for purchase. Plan to stay after brunch. Thursday, October 31 - Halloween Costume Parade Saturday, November 2 - Don't forget to make reservations for Ray Burton's Spaghetti Train Ride. Enjoy a beautiful, scenic Autumn train ride and a delicious spaghetti lunch. Call the HOBO Railroad for reservations and more information (603) 745-2135. Wednesday, November 6, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class, with Jim Crawford First Wednesday each month Reserve a table now for the PRSC Craft Fair on Saturday, November 16 - see Miriam 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, 9am-12noon - Tai Chi & Dao Yi, with Susan MacLeod Tuesdays, 8am-12noon - Printmaker Collaborative Everyone is welcome. Participants should bring their own materials. Wednesdays, 8:30am - Gentle Yoga, with Donna Sullivan Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists Thursdays, 1pm - Memoir Workshop This workshop is lots of fun and gives a great feeling of accomplishment. All are welcome. Fridays, 9:30am - Country Line Dancing, with Joan Randlett Seniors can "kick" up their heels, have fun and exercise at the same time. NH Master Chorale Children's Chorus Festival
Saturday, October 19 Newfound Regional High School 150 Newfound Road, Bristol nhmasterchorale.weebly.com The New Hampshire Master Chorale hosts the second annual Children's Chorus Festival. Last year over 60 students from nine different schools all over the state attended the event. This all day festival is focused on healthy choral singing from the moment a student first steps into a chorus. Concert pieces will be prepared using traditional and non-traditional rehearsal techniques. After the students sing the pieces they have learned, they are joined by the Master Chorale in singing a closing song. The event is completely staffed by NHMC singers, from leading sectional rehearsals and games, to accompanying and conducting the choir. Members greet the students at the registration table, and one or two will lead a teacher workshop on techniques in the general music classroom. This workshop is designed specifically for area music teachers. Anyone who has a fourth, fifth or sixth grade student interested in attending please contact AJ Coppola. 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. Saturday, October 19, 7pm - ATTP's 2013 Fall Benefit: Shakespearean Idol! Come see Romeo serenade Juliet in 21st century song, and much more. Listen to the judges wax poetic on contestants' best efforts. Contestants gather at the Barnstormers Theater in Tamworth to compete for prizes in a fundraiser for Advice To The Players. The audience will help decide who rates the fame and fortune, and stuffing the ballot box is encouraged. Want to do more than watch and vote? For a chance to take to the stage and make a Shakespearean Scene-and-Song Pairing, send an email to shakespearianidol@advicetotheplayers.org. Limited performance slots. 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 October 19 - "Food for Thought" Exhibit 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 (½ Mile North of Blair Bridge Road, Exit 27 off I-93) is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public. For further information, or in case of inclement weather, contact Judy Landry at (603) 726-3081 Monday, October 21, 7pm - NH's Wild History: 350 Years of NH Wildlife Presented by David Falkenham, the Wild History slide presentation takes participants on a virtual journey through New Hampshire's past, focusing on changes in the land and how wildlife populations have responded over time. Learn why changes in habitat in the past are behind the decline of many of the rarest species today, and what individuals can do to help. Includes handouts; refreshments served. Funding for the Speaking for Wildlife project is provided by the NH Charitable Foundation and the Davis Environmental Foundation. https://extension.unh.edu/fwt/WildHistoryvideo.htm Saturday, October 26, 3-5pm - Halloween History Walk at Blair Cemetery Meet and hear stories from some of Blair Cemetery's famous residents. Children in costume welcome. Rain date: Sunday October 27, 3-5pm. Other events include: A book walk (Tell Me a Scary Story... But Not TOO Scary! by Carl Reiner), sponsored by the Campton Library Pumpkin Display sponsored by Campton's Park and Recreation Refreshments by the Campton Fire Department Horse drawn hayrides by Wes Avery ( fee may apply) Nature walk at dusk at the Patee Conservation Park; sponsored by Campton Conservation Commission and led by a Rey Center Naturalist from 5-6pm NH Statewide Arts Education Partnership Conference
Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26 Camp Cody 9 Cody Road, Freedom (603) 271-0795 (information) www.nh.gov/nharts/programservices/pdf/2013AIEConfAgenda2daysataGlancedraft9-17.pdf Register now for the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Statewide Arts Education Partnership Conference "Exploring Creativity: Making Space for the Arts in Our Classrooms, Schools & Communities." Join us for an inspiring gathering of educators, teaching artists, parents and community leaders, as we explore the many ways in which the arts expand student potential by encouraging creativity, innovation and critical thinking skills. Dynamic, interactive workshops on writing, history, film, theater, music, dance, poetry, eco-arts, traditional basket making, visual arts, crafts and more. CEUs are offered. For more information, call or email Catherine O'Brian, or Frumie Selchen at (603) 323-7302, frumie@aannh.org. 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. Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
Open weekends Labor Day until just before Christmas 12 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888 www.surroundingsart.com The Gallery specializes in original fine art in a variety of mediums (oil, water color, pastels, acrylics, sculptures, etc), as well as folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects. Surroundings offers art classes which accommodate the first timer as well as those who have some experience in painting. Each class is tailored to the interests of the students, but generally includes a demonstration, discussion, practice time, and individual feedback. A minimum of 4 people are needed for the class to be held. For more information, visit the website. Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12noon-4pm Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center 73 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2750 www.artisticroots.com Artistic Roots brings the local community and artists together in a celebration of creativity, through workshops, classes, community events, gallery receptions, outreach and collaborative projects. The Gallery features only original, juried, locally-crafted works of art. Numerous classes available; check website for details. Preregistration is required for all classes, at least one week in advance; class may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. Scholarships available. Visit the Gallery or call to register or request a brochure and registration form. Art Parties at Artistic Roots Celebrate a child's birthday with an art workshop designed from his/her wishes, ideas and themes. One-and-a-half hour party workshops are available on weekends year round. The instructor will work to personalize the experience to the greatest extent possible. Call for more info. Camerata New England Performances & Educational Outreach
(802) 785-4833 www.cameratanewengland.org Camerata New England, a highly esteemed professional chamber ensemble, performs 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 approachability, their musicality, 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. 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. Mascoma Area Senior Center Programs & Events
Church Street, Canaan (603) 523-4333 www.gcscc.org/mascoma.asp Monday-Friday, 8:30am - Coffee/Tea Social Group Mondays, 9:45am - Knitting & Crocheting Group Mondays, 9:45am - Gentle Style Yoga Thursdays, 10am - Golden Ball Tai Chi Newfound Area Senior Center Programs & Events
Bristol United Church of Christ 15 Church Street, Bristol (603) 744-8395 www.gcscc.org/newfound.asp Tuesdays, 9:30am - Craft Group 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. Upper Valley Senior Center Programs & Events
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (closed when the weather is bad) 10 Campbell Street, Lebanon (603) 448-4213 www.gcscc.org/uppervalley.asp Tuesdays, 1pm - Line Dancing Thursdays, 9am - Crafts & Quilting Fridays, 3:30pm - Zumba Gold Zumba Gold takes the popular Latin dance-inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners, or others needing modification in their exercise routine, including chair-based options. It includes a medley of dance styles, including merengue, cha-cha, cumbia, belly dance, rumba, tango and salsa. |
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Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire phone: 323-7302 email: info@aannh.org web: www.aannh.org
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