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ArtsNorth Calendar
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Late Spring - Issue 146
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Nonprofit Impact Night: The evening recognizes the work of those who commit to the common good of New Hampshire's communities. Keynote is Billy Shore, Founder and CEO of Share Our Strength. May 22, Grappone Center, Concord. Register here.
Arts in Healthcare Deadlines: May 23 is the deadline for two Arts in Health Care (AIH) programs, sponsored by the NH State Council on the Arts. AIH grants were created to help organizations utilize the arts to enhance the quality of life and promote an environment conducive to healing for patients, residents and/or clients. Learn more here. The Arts in Health Care Directory is a resource for health care providers looking for artists who are experienced and skilled in working in a variety of health care facilities. Artists interested in being listed can find information here.
Your Music as a Film Score: In this workshop musicians will be given an introduction to film production through the experiences of local artists actively composing for film and television and those who have had their studio work used in various projects. 10am-12noon on May 27 in Concord. Information here. Artist-to-Artist Gathering at NEFA Info Session: NEFA staff will give an overview of its grants and programs for both artists and organizations at Arts Alive, Peterborough, from 11am-1pm on May 28. A highlight will be a presentation on NEFA's newest tool, CreativeGround, New England's regional directory that spotlights cultural nonprofits, creative businesses and professional artists, and connects then with each other and those who are invested in the New England creative economy. Free. RSVP: info@monadnockartsalive.org Protecting the Creative Spirit Conference: Learn about your legal rights and the art you create during this full day of interactive panel and discussion sessions for community members, faculty in higher education, artists, students across the creative arts, arts educators, nonprofit arts organizations, and legal consultants on copyright, intellectual property law and the creative arts. May 30 from 8:30am-3:45pm at Plymouth State University. $50 registration fee includes continental breakfast, refreshments and lunch. Preregistration required. Sign up here. Learn more at the Office of Academic Deans at (603) 535-3500. New England States Touring (NEST) Grants: June 2 is the deadline to apply for a Nest Grant. Open to nonprofit organizations, schools, or government entities within the six New England states. 2014 Nonprofit Wages and Benefit Survey: Don't miss your chance to contribute your organization's data to the Wage and Benefit Survey that focuses specifically on New Hampshire's nonprofits. Like Us on Facebook! Like us on Facebook and tell us what's happening! Share your events, job opportunities, and personal accomplishments. We are especially interested in member news and events, and are happy to spread the word around the state! |
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Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining
Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country
It's a season of celebrations, with graduations, weddings and Father's Day fast approaching. Consider gifting your favorite dad, grad or newlywed with a membership in one of our region's outstanding arts organizations. Your support helps ensure continued programming and the opportunity to participate in dozens of different cultural offerings. Want to know more? Read this month's bulletin and find out what our members are planning over the month.
Bulletin instructions: If this e-bulletin comes through for you as one long text message, click on the Arts Alliance website at www.aannh.org for the user-friendly version. Choose "Join our e-list" in the left-hand column, then enter your email address. You will receive an email from the Arts Alliance. Click to update your Profile. At the bottom of the Profile page, select HTML format. Save your changes. That should solve the problem and allow you to view the bulletin more easily.
The bulletin, for you and your guests, is arranged by sub-regions from north to south and by date. Please be sure to confirm details and hours prior to attending events or visiting sites. Use our "jump to" function (in the column to the left under the In This Issue section), which allows you to go directly to your geographic areas of interest. You can view our complete ArtsNorth calendar for additional details; a link is available in the Quick Links section.
The bulletin lists the events and programs of Arts Alliance member organizations, businesses and artists. If you would like us to list your events, we invite you to join the Arts Alliance now! Membership provides essential support so that we can continue to bring programs as well as services like the e-bulletin and calendar to you, your families, colleagues, customers, neighbors and friends throughout the year. Your member card offers discounts on a variety of programs and at many of the region's best restaurants, venues and creative businesses. Click here for details and to join.
Please be sure to let us know if any listings need to be updated as the weather warms!
The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering June 19-July 16, is June 10.
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OUR LAST RESIDENCY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
includes a great concert & 3 educator workshops!
Don't Miss Mimedancer Karen Montanaro! After a phenomenal kickoff to her North Country residency, Karen Montanaro returns for four days (May 27-30) of school assemblies, workshops (including three for educators focused on reaching all learners through movement and body awareness) and a public performance at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham on May 30 at 7pm. Details on tickets, workshops and even some great "dinner & a show" offers are at this link. Feedback has been universally incredible on her performances and assemblies, even from those who didn't expect they'd appreciate it! Teachers loved it, and one middle schooler said, "This was FABULOUS! I felt like I was in a whole separate world watching you."
Gorham Concert May 30: "Tanzspiel" at the Medallion
Mimedance performance by Karen Montanaro at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham at 7pm on Friday, May 30. Students in grades 3-7 can perform, too (free) - arrive at 5:30pm. Tickets are $12 Adults, $10 Students/AANNH members, $25 Family. Those who wish to come but are unable to afford the ticket fee are welcome to attend and pay whatever they can. Registration, tickets, restaurant deals and information can be found here.
Workshop Schedule:
Karen will offer a series of workshops,"Speaking Without Words -
Using Movement and Body Awareness to Reach All Students," in Berlin, Conway and Plymouth. She will lead participants in exploring ways to introduce students of all ages, abilities and learning styles to important movement concepts. Participants will learn strategies they can use to help children be more focused, creative and expressive. The workshops are open to the public and geared toward educators, parents and all those who work with children. Professional development credits are offered. Additional information and registration is available at aannh.org or by calling (603) 323-7302. Preregistration is requested.
Tuesday, May 27, 4-5pm (networking & snacks 3:30pm): Conway Elementary School, Conway. $12; $10 AANNH members
Wednesday, May 28, 4-5:30pm (networking & snacks 3:30pm): Plymouth Elementary School, Plymouth. $15; $12 AANNH members
Thursday, May 29, 6-7:30pm (networking 5:30pm): Early Childhood Workshop (preK-Grade 3) at White Mountains Community College, Berlin. No charge.
ARTS & CULTURE NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES:
Coos Focus Group & Survey on Humanities Programming:
The New Hampshire Humanities Council is hosting a focus group on Wednesday, May 21, from 3 to 5 pm at the Weeks Memorial LIbrary in Lancaster. Coos County residents interested in what the Humanities Council has to offer are invited to attend. Your input will help NHHC plan programming in Coos and prepare a grant application to help support events in 2015. The public is invited to discuss the kinds of programming that would best serve the region. To RSVP or for more information, contact Susan Hatem at (603) 224-4071 or shatem@nhhc.org. If you can't attend but would like to offer input and ideas, you can take this brief survey on cultural program offerings in Coos County:
Join Us for Breakfast at the Morrison to Talk About Arts Programs in Nursing Homes:
We invite staff of North Country Nursing homes as well as other health care workers and caregivers, family members, and artists, to an informal breakfast meeting on Tuesday, June 3, from 8 to 9:30 am at The Morrison in Whitefield. We'll discuss the value and importance of arts programming to both residents and staff members, and plan together for a series of funded artist residencies that will take place during the coming months. Email us at programs@aannh.org or call 323-7302 if you'd like to know more. Preregistration is requested.
Make Music Plymouth is an all-day, open-access, free festival taking place in downtown Plymouth on June 21. Participation is encouraged from all ages, genres and abilities, from indie rock to bluegrass to a cappella, from music students to professional artists and everything in between. This celebration, organized by NH Music Festival, Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce and other partners, is not limited to residents of Plymouth, but invites music and fun enthusiasts from everywhere to come participate by performing, attending or volunteering. Ring in the summer solstice as part of an international event with its heart and soul in local community! To learn more, visit http://makemusicday.org/make-music-plymouth
White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence:
We're excited about this year's residency -- watch for an announcement before the end of the month! Launched in 2011,
the WMNF Artist-in-Residence program offers the selected artist or artists an opportunity to pursue their particular art form while being inspired by the forest and sharing their work and their artistic process with members of the public. This year's artist will focus on wilderness, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
Join the North Country Youth Arts Corps: We're in the preliminary stages of creating a North Country Youth Arts Corps; interested high school students (or teachers who would like to recommend students) are invited to contact us at programs@aannh.org for details.
We've been sending artists to schools and community sites (preschools, nursing homes, etc.) all around the region (and beyond) -- for workshops and performances celebrating and teaching about everything from world drum rhythms to American folk traditions to Afghan culture.Do you have something specific in mind you'd like to bring to your site -- or want to know what wonderful programs are planned near you so that you can piggyback (and save money and time)? Contact us at programs@aannh.org and we'll be glad to work with you.
Teachers: We're offering a series of high-quality, low-cost arts-based professional development opportunities for classroom, music, art and SPED educators this spring and summer through our contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and partnership with VSA New Hampshire. Contact us at programs@aannh.org for details or if you'd like to host a program.
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Connecticut River Artisans Group Programs Events
Select venues at various locations
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). Francine Bigney is the artist of the month at the ISHC and Helene Masson 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, May 29, 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.
Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents...
Various locations, including Tillotson Center at 14 Carriage Lane (next to the post office) in Colebrook
www.gnwca.org
Monday, June 9 - Ashelin featuring the Palmer Sisters
Tickets are available at Fiddleheads at 110 Main Street in Colebrook, as well as at the door on the night of the concert. 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, visit the website or contact Charlie Jordan at (603) 246-8998 or 237-9302.
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.
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
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.
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Lancaster/Whitefield Area
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Weeks Historic Site Programs
Saturday & Sunday, opening Memorial Day weekend, 10am-5pm
Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park
Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004
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.
Purple Moose Kidventures and Discovery Center
63 Elm Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3030
Perform, explore, create, imagine, play! A small children's museum offering dramatics and early music classes for kids ages 2-12 as well as nature, world and children's literature enrichment activities. All classes and activities are free with your paid admission. Enjoy the activities, and then stay for some Discovery Center fun. Due to limited space and parking, visitors are asked to call to reserve a space for their child.
Weather permitting, the Center will be opening its new "Sensory Room" soon, with lots of hands-on tactile experiences for children.
Momventures Classes
These grown-up craft classes give participants a chance to have a night out. Grab some friends and come make some spring and summer wreaths... the instruction and everything needed to make a masterpiece are provided. Classes are held evenings based on participants' schedule. Call to set up a Momventure with friends, and check out pictures of the first class on the Center's Facebook page.
Wednesdays, 4-5pm - Kidstage 1 is for children ages 5-8
Thursdays, 4-5:30pm - Kidstage 2 is for children ages 8-12
Kidstage classes are a chance to let little actors take the stage. Exploring singing, music and movement, dramatics games, making costumes and sets, and putting on a show are all a part of this 8-week session.
The Center will also be starting a Kidstage class for children ages 7-12 the first week of May. This is a great chance to let children take the stage and learn to perform songs, put on a play, and do fun games and activities. This will be a 6-week class.
Fridays, 10-10:45am - KinderKids
Weekly 8-week session. Learn songs, listen to stories, do crafts, move to music, and explore rhymes and rhythm instruments. Discovery Center time is included after class until 11:30am. For children 2-4 with their caregiver; an additional class for 9 month-2 years, and also a third class for children ages 5-7, will be created if there is interest.
Kidventures Summer Camps will be held June 23-June 27, from 9:30am-2:30pm, for ages 5-8 and July 7-11, from 9:30am-2:30pm, for ages 8-12. These will have a little bit of everything, including music, drama, nature and world exploring, games and special guests.
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.
Appalachian Mountain Club Programs
AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-4453
www.facebook.com/AppalachianMountainClub
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. A membership organization, the AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC offers outdoor experiences and educational programs for youth, teens, families and adults through its New Hampshire huts and lodges, maintains over 1,500 miles of trails, and supports conservation policy and research efforts.
Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs
Call for museum days & hours
900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-4372
www.facebook.com/pages/Jefferson-Historical-Society/118993864789538
Collection is housed in an 1868 church on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. Permanent exhibits include early life in Jefferson, the life of Thaddeus Lowe, the Cherry Mountain Slide, and the Waumbek Hotel photographs and memorabilia.
Meets first Tuesday of the month at 7pm - May through October meetings held at the Museum on Route 2, and November through April meetings are held at the Jefferson Elementary School on Route 115A. Everyone welcome.
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.
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.
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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
Wednesday, May 21, 5:30pm & Thursday, May 22, 12:30pm - Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs of the Black
Friday, May 30, 7pm -Mime Dancer Karen Montanaro presents Tanzspiel
Tanzspiel (German for "dance play") is a wonderful evening of mime dance for all ages. The performance includes selections including Hunter & Tiger, Silent Movie Heroine, The Babysitter, Big City Rhythms, A Wonderful World and a brand-new work, Sing, inspired by eccentric dance artists like Charlie Chaplin and the Ritz Brothers. One minute an old gunslinger reminisces about his youth, the next an entire baseball game plays out in front of you, with Karen playing all the roles - including the avid baseball fan, the patient catcher and an incredibly flexible pitcher. Children in grades 3-7 are invited to a pre-show rehearsal and then join Karen onstage. Purchase advance tickets to the performance online at www.aannh.org, at the Gorham Town Hall, or at White Mountain Café in Gorham. Discount tickets for Arts Alliance members.
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.
May 24 - Tales from the Trail
Approximately 2,000 people a year attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, but only 10% who start make it the whole way. Join AMC Volunteer Pete Lane for a presentation on his 2001-2002 Appalachian Trail hike.
Sunday, May 25 - Brush and Pen: Artists and Writers of the White Mountains
A documentary featuring the 19th century artists and writers of NH's White Mountains. This film offers the audience a tour through the 19th century with some of New Hampshire's most famous works of art. Brush and Pen bridges a gap in the art and literature worlds by combining significant White Mountain art and prose in one format.
Programs are free and open to the public. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change.
WREN Workshops & Technology Classes
921 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Monday, June 2, 5-7pm - Berlin Writers' Night Out
A chance to meet and mingle with writers in the area. The NH Writers Project meets on the same night in all locations across the state. Participants can join this warm gathering to informally discuss what they are working on, what they are reading, where they are submitting their work, and more. First Monday of the month, through June 2. For more information, visit www.nhwritersproject.org. Free.
Wednesday, June 4, 6-8pm - Not Your Mama's Knitting Group
A fiber arts group whose members enjoy creating in the company of other crafters. Besides knitting and crocheting, members embroider, tat, needlepoint, braid rugs, spin, make dolls, macrame, cross-stitch, and more. Always looking for new members and new crafts, whether one is a beginner or master, or is 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
St. Kieran Celebrates Arts, Creativity & Cultural Heritage
Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm
St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028
www.stkieranarts.org
Local, regional and internationally acclaimed artists fill the stage with a revolving repertoire of shows selected to celebrate the arts, creativity and local cultural heritage.
Art exhibits are open for viewing during regular business hours (9am-4pm) Monday-Friday, an hour before all performing arts programs, and by special arrangement. There is no admission fee but donations to support the exhibit series are most welcome and greatly appreciated.
Permanent Exhibition: Scrapbook celebrating the history & story of St. Kieran Center for the Arts.
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 www.randolph.nh.gov/Local%20Interest.htm for more event listings
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 the Gateway Gallery on Facebook.
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.
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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
Artist of the Month - Photography with a Twist by Joe Martin
Wednesday, May 21, 4pm - Friends of the Conway Public Library Meeting
Join this lively group and be a friend to the Library.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, through May 22, 10:30am - Hop Along Spring 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.
Monday, May 26 - Library closed for Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 27, 6:30pm - Tales of the Allagash with Tim Caverly
Tuesday, June 3, 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.
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.
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 and biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood.
Volunteers Needed for Outreach Reading and Character Breakfasts
Join in to read to the preschoolers or to dress up as Olivia or Pooh. Anyone who would like to read or dress up as a Character can call or contact Gina at gina@believeinbooks.org. 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.
Outreach Reading Program
BIBLF will be visiting preschools all over the North Country with the Cat in the Hat, encouraging children to read and giving the gift of a brand new book to each child. Volunteers are needed to read and dress up as the Cat.
Thursday, May 22 - Tamworth
Friday, May 30 - Campton
Monday, June 2 - North Conway & Bartlett
Tuesday, June 3 - Conway
Wednesday, June 4 - Berlin
Friday, June 6 - Wolfeboro
Theater in the Wood
Saturday, May 24, 6pm - The Battle of the Bands for Books
The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite band! The event will feature bands that have been chosen from audition tapes and videos. They will perform and compete at the Theater in the Wood in front of a panel of local judges with a cash prize. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation and its goal of purchasing a new Storybook Bus for its outreach programs. Children 12 & under free
Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day), 9am - Race for Reading 5K Trail Run/Walk & Kids Fun Runs
Presenting Sponsor, Memorial Hospital, will be offering scholarships for any MWV kid 12 & under. That's a free entry into the Kids Fun Runs. Visit the website, email aimee@believeinbooks.org or call 356-9980 for a registration form or more information. Volunteers are needed to help with registration and out on the race course.
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.
Jackson Art Studio & Gallery, Classes and Exhibits
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-4pm and by appointment or 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.
Register Now for Summer Art Camps for Kids & Teens
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 for 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, May 22, 6pm - Modern Sunflower
Saturday, May 24, 6pm - Sunset
Sunday, May 25, 1pm - Mt. Washington with Pines
Thursday, May 30, 6pm - Two Pears
Saturday, May 31, 6pm - Beneath the Tide
Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1, 9am-5pm - From Plein Air to Studio
This painting workshop focuses on proven methods of working in the studio to make larger and more finished paintings from painted sketches, studies and photographs made en plein air. Michael Vermette will demonstrate the traditional "cartoon" tracing method, working with photography and the digital camera, painting directly from the laptop and how to use an opaque projector. Painters may work in watercolor or oil painting mediums. This workshop is for anyone who has ever had difficulty making a larger painting from a smaller study or sketch.
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
Currently on Exhibit - Paintings by Robert Casper
Fryeburg Academy's Palmina S. and Stephen F. Pace Galleries of Art are free and open to the public Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-1pm, or by special appointment.
Sunday, May 25, 7:30pm - Seacoast Wind Ensemble
White Mountain Musical Arts invites the community to attend the 8th annual Memorial Weekend Concert. The performance by the Seacoast Wind Ensemble - a Sousa-style 50-piece band - will honor area Veterans and provide a musical salute to those who have and continue to serve in the armed forces. Free general admission (thanks to retired Air Force officers, Lt. Col. Jim and Karen Umberger).
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, May 26 & June 9, 6-8pm - Women's Writing Group
Second & fourth Monday each month (usually - call to confirm)
Tuesday, June 10, 5:30pm - JGS Spring Recital
Returning Spring 2014: Friday, 6:30-9pm - Whitney Center Dance
Ballroom, Latin, Swing or whatever. Partners are not necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Participants can bring CDs of favorite kind of dance music to share if they like. Dress is casual or dressy. Admission is free. Light refreshments provided. Regularly scheduled Friday dance (call to confirm date).
Tuesdays, 5:30-6pm & 6-7pm and Fridays, 8:30-9:30am - Zumba
Taught by Dottie Aiello, a licensed instructor, also a Certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. For more information, call (978) 790-3375 or email dottiaiello@aol.com.
Thursdays, 4-5:30pm - Kripalu Yoga Classes
Classes are taught by Dixie Lea-Sunshine Yoga Community Alliance. For more information, call (603) 726-6955. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, or use one of the instructor's.
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, May 29, 7pm - America's Romance with the English Garden
How did the confluence of cheap paper, faster printing and rural mail delivery work together to profoundly change the look of American lawns and gardens? Master Gardner Thomas Mickey explains the phenomenon in his book, America's Romance with the English Garden, the story of tastemakers and homemakers, of savvy businessmen and a growing American middle class eager to buy their products. It's also the story of the beginnings of the modern garden industry, which seduced the masses with its images and fixed the English garden in the mind of the American consumer. Held in conjunction with the Mountain Garden Club, dedicated to promoting horticultural education, civic beautification and conservation through volunteerism and friendship in the Mount Washington Valley. Information about the organization and upcoming events will be available at the book signing. Snack and refreshments will be available. White Birch Books' Mystery Book Club
meets the second Thursday of every month at 7pm.
Thursday Night Book Group meets every fourth Thursday of the month and is open to any and all readers.
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 An award winning photographer, Dana Clemons has been photographing stunning landscapes for over 30 years, 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.
Exhibiting through May 31 - Images from Dana Clemons' Nepal Trip
At The Met Coffee House and Fine Art Gallery.
National Geographic has selected White Mountain Photography's image, "Sunset Windows" as an Editor's Pick in their 2013 Travel Contest
Submitted in the Sense of Place category, White Mountain Photography's image of a window reflection of Reykjavik Harbor in Iceland at sunset was chosen from thousands as an Editor's Pick by the magazine. On display at the gallery now, the image is a graphic element of the windows, reflecting the vibrant sunset, the mountain range across the bay, and the interesting colors and reflections of the windows and interior of the building. It can also be viewed online now at http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/photo-contest/2013/entries/209311/view/. Finalist award selections will be made after June 30.
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.
The Arts Council of Tamworth is moving! ACT is pulling up stakes at artstamworth.org and heading over to artconnectsus.org. The "new house" is a little untidy, but ACT looks forward to inviting people in soon to see the new user-friendly arts event calendar page and more.
Sundays, through June 1, 1:30-3:30pm - Live From The Lyceum & Open Song Circle
Local folk artist series featuring a one-hour set from favorite area singer/songwriters. Song circle opens up immediately after, so bring instruments, if available, and dancing shoes to the Tamworth Lyceum at 85 Main Street (323-5120).
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.
Wednesday, June 11, 6:30pm - Joint program by the Jackson and Bartlett Historical Societies of 1952 aerial photos of Bartlett and Jackson, presented by Dave Eliason, whose father owned the Sky Valley Motel and a photography studio in Bartlett. The presentation is at the Whitney Center, preceded by refreshments. It is free and open to the public.
Mount Washington Valley Band Concerts
(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 Needed
Some loaner Instruments are available. Ages 12 & up - seniors and new members are welcome; call or email prgage@msn.com.
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. 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.
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Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm (closed when the weather is bad)
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050
www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp
Check website for full listing of activities.
Volunteers Wanted Do you have, or do you know someone who has, a special talent that you can bring to others? The Center is looking for people or groups who would like to give lessons in anything at all. Perhaps you know how to scrapbook or maybe you can make greeting cards. The Center has the space, and just needs instructors.
Wednesdays, May 21 and June 4 & 18, 1-2pm - Knitters Group
First and third Wednesday each month (usually). No Knitters Group in July or August
Tuesday, May 27, 1pm - Bookworms Bookclub discusses My Time by Mary Higgins
Mondays, 1pm - Yoga (new members welcome)
Tuesdays, 10am - Art Class, with Rick Tilton (beginners welcome)
Wednesdays, 11am - Piano Music by Charles
Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events
Fridays & Saturdays, Memorial Day weekend to last weekend in October, 1-4pm
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. Permanent displays in the furnished 1878 New England farm house and attached buildings, include old farm equipment, Old Man of the Mountain, and iron furnace. Self-guided or staff-guided tours are available. The Museum can be open by request at the Museum or Chamber of Commerce Booth at Franconia Town Hall. There is no admittance fee although donations are always welcome. The gift shop has many interesting vintage and new items for sale.
Friday & Saturday, May 23 & 24, 1pm - Franconia Heritage Museum Opens for the 2014 Season
Visit the one-room school house, constructed by volunteers in the Jewell Friedman Exhibit Room. Meet the teacher, Miss Wallace, and imagine what it was like to attend a one room school. Browse the new exhibit Readin' Ritin' Rithmetic: From the One Room School Houses of Easton, Franconia and Sugar Hill to Our Present Day Regional Schools. The exhibit includes pictures of schools and children from Easton, Franconia and Sugar Hill. In the 1860s there were more than a dozen schools in the three towns. Research traces the change from these schools to the current Lafayette Regional School and Profile Junior-Senior High School, serving the three towns and more.
League of NH Craftsmen Gallery & Littleton Studio School Classes
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 81 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm
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 for the latest class schedule or to reserve a place in a class.
Register Now for Kids Camp Week Workshops, coming June 24-26
Saturday, May 24, 10am-4pm - Raku, with Alison Dodd
Explore standard raku firing, along with some naked raku and aluminum foil sagar firing if time permits. Glazes will be supplied. Students should bring their own pots to fire, including some that have been treated with terra sigillatta, along with a pot luck lunch. Class is off site in Franconia, directions at sign-up. Ages teen-adult
Wednesdays, through May 28, 5-8pm - Blacksmithing for the Garden, with Med Chandler
Take the basic techniques of blacksmithing and incorporate them into various projects for the home garden... things like plant hangers, hooks for bird feeders and sun dial stands. Or forge more practical items, like trowels, rakes, hoes and other useful tools. This will be a fun class with room for your own ideas, so think about what might be useful in your garden.
Thursdays, through June 5, 6-9pm - Jewelry Fundamentals, with Jean Matray
Explore fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, forming, surface texture and finishing. Make a ring, a bracelet, earrings (and more). Each project builds on the techniques learned in the last. This class can be taken repeatedly as students develop their skills and personal styles.
Thursdays, June 5-26, 9-11:30am OR 1-3:30pm -Watercolor
Debbie Aldrich is an award-winning water colorist who will inspire students to express the art in their lives. Each week students will learn a new technique, some traditional and some very modern, from one of Debbie's originals. Any level is welcome. Ages teen-adult
Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 9am-2pm - Water Color Lupine Field, with Debbie Aldrich
Sugar Hill is a gorgeous small town with spectacular views of the entire White Mountain range, known to have some of the most plentiful lupine fields in the area. Learn to paint lupines and landscape Plein Air in a different location in Sugar Hill each day. Debbie will show you how to paint outside using watercolor in her unique, colorful, bold style. In case of rain will be held at LSS. Must be registered 5 days prior to date. Ages teen-adult
Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 10am-4:30pm - Keumboo, with Paulette
Keumboo is an 11th century Korean technique that combines gold and silver to create beautiful surfaces and patterns. This adult workshop explores the traditions of Keumboo with a variety of techniques, including patterning, fabrication and combining with argentium silver to create a wide variety of jewelry.
Tuesdays OR Thursdays, through June 12, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, through June 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+.
Tuesdays, through June 27, 10am-12:30pm - Clay Handbuilding, with Maria Neal
For both hand builders and throwers, this class will enrich students' work by introducing new and effective ways of working with surface. Maria will tailor this class to the abilities of the students.
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, 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 - Mixed Media Open Studio: Watercolor~Oils~Acrylic~Pastels
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.
Sugar Hill Historical Museum Exhibits & Events
Fridays & Saturdays, May 30-October 13, 11am-3pm
Sugar Hill Meeting House
1401 Route 117, Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5336
The three-building campus of the Sugar Hill Historical Museum reflects the long history of Sugar Hill's people, places and culture. "Once Upon a Time," the 2014 exhibit, features the museum's extensive collection of clothing, cradles, books, toys, ephemera and childhood memories of bygone eras. Other exhibits include the Cobleigh Tavern, carriages, a reproduction of a local blacksmith's shop, a collection of public signs, a 1939 Ford fire truck, and a variety of sleighs. A large photograph collection and a wealth of historical and genealogical references are found in the library. The gift shop sells the museum's self-published books, antiques, jewelry, and many crafted items created by Sugar Hill residents. Admission is free - donations gratefully accepted. Call for more information or to make an appointment for a special tour.
The Frost Place Museum
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.
Honoring the legacy of Robert Frost and encouraging the creation and appreciation of poems, The Frost Place offers three poetry writing conferences (in the summer months) and two competitions.
Conference on Poetry and Teaching Financial Aid Deadline
Extended to May 31 - Apply Today.
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.
Friday, June 6, 5-7pm - Art Exhibit Opening Reception
The wine and cheese reception is free and open to the public. The Gallery at WREN opens a new exhibit every First Friday of the month. These "meet the artist" receptions are a great way for the community to connect with artists, and for artists to network with each other as well as with potential buyers.
Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Events & Classes
Open year round on most weekends, Jewish holidays and festivals
Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Synagogue & Abe Goldstone Library
39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem (603) 869-5465
www.bethlehemsynagogue.org
Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation (BHC) has been a landmark destination in the North Country since the early 1900s. The 1888 building on Strawberry Hill was purchased by the congregation and established as a house of Jewish worship in 1920. Originally used only in summer months, the BHC Synagogue is now in use year round by residents and visitors. The synagogue houses an extensive library and is presently establishing a North Country Jewish Cultural Center to display the growing collection of Jewish artifacts.
Regular religious services are scheduled for each weekend, July through mid-October, and for all days of the High Holy Day season. Religious school for children and classes for adults will also be offered. Please visit the website for detailed information on all events, classes and religious services. All are open to the public; registration is required for classes. Available for weddings, bar/bat mitzvah services, baby-namings and other life cycle events.
The BHC 2014 calendar includes the debut of the White Mountain Jewish Film Festival at the Colonial Theatre; this year's theme is The Jewish-American Experience. A classical concert series features musicians from the North Country Chamber Players and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in July and August. Holocaust historian Geoffrey Brahmer returns on August 1 to present the story of poet Avrom Sutzkever of the Vilna Ghetto. Other activities scheduled include a Writing Workshop, hiking, Books of Jewish Interest Book Club, and more. All events and activities are open to the public.
The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Thursday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
28 S Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005
www.lisbonartsgallery.com
Featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont, the ARTS Gallery provides marketing and a venue for artists to exhibit and sell their work. Artistic products include original paintings, drawings, prints, greeting & note cards, photography, fiber arts, wood, stained glass, candles, pottery, jewelry and handmade gifts.
The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council (www.lisbonartsgallery.com/arac). ARAC's mission is to bring cultural and arts events to the schools and community. To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Janus 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. Anyone who has a particular interest or would like to offer a class is asked to contact the ARTS Gallery.
Wanted - Local Artists
Think you are ready to sell your work? Intimidated by the big galleries?
Join the Lisbon ARTS Gallery - as a member artists are involved in exhibiting and selling their work. For detailed responsibilities and to print a jury application form for membership, see the membership information web page at www.lisbonartsgallery.com/membership, or come by the Gallery. All artists are required to have their work juried prior to being accepted as members.
Programs & Events at The Rocks Estate
Open daily, year-round
Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373
www.therocks.org
Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests, The Rocks is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing and snowshoe trails. Bretzfelder Park, Prospect Street in Bethlehem, is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and several picnic sites.
Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks and visit the Maple Museum, housed in one of many carefully restored historic buildings on the Estate. The museum includes a collection of historic and modern tools used in sugaring. A video played inside the sugar house provides a virtual tour of the springtime sugaring process.
The extensive trails system at The Rocks is open daily, year-round, from dawn until dusk. Leashed pets are welcome to accompany their people on the trails. For visitors using their smart phones, The Rocks also offers a Mobile Tour, where visitors may learn more about the history of the Estate, modern day conservation and management practices there, and the different types of Christmas trees grown on the farm.
Select Wednesdays, 7pm - Bretzfelder Park Programs
These free programs are part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series, owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (www.forestsociety.org). All are welcome.
Lisbon Area Historical Society
By chance or appointment
6 South Main Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146
www.lisbonareahistory.org
The Society's new museum in the Parker Block houses a collection of 18th, 19th and 20th century artifacts, papers, books, photographs, genealogies and other items relevant to Lisbon, Lyman and Landaff history. The Society's mission is to continue collecting artifacts, photographs, papers, genealogies and other items relevant to the area's rich history, in addition to aiding researchers and teaching the students in schools.
Major fundraisers have been publication of Personal Traces, a Historical Collection of Personal Accounts from Lisbon, Lyman and Landaff, NH, Book One and Two by Andrea M. Fitzgerald and reproduction of the George Norris 1883 Birds-eye Map of Lisbon. All profits from the books and maps benefit the Lisbon Area Historical Society, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity. A grant was also awarded from NH Electric Co-op Foundation to conserve Lisbon's original 1790 manuscript map of Lisbon.
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Jean's Playhouse at North Country Center for the Arts & Touring Children's Theatre
34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln (603) 745-2141
www.jeans-playhouse.com
The North Country Center for the Arts & Jean's Playhouse 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.
May 22-25 - Playhouse Players Show
Children's Theatre Touring Company
Fun family entertainment geared towards adults and children ages 3 and up. Each show runs approximately 30 minutes and concludes with a meet & greet and autograph signings with cast members. The Children's Theatre company travels to eight communities during the summer season, with a new show opening each week (check the website for the full community schedule).
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 snowshoe hikes, full-moon ski trips and numerous hikes. Please preregister for events & workshops. Rey Center has numerous volunteer opportunities - please call for more information.
Exhibiting through September 20 - Private Collection
Featuring the works from local collector Berlin Larsen with pieces from the collection of the late beloved Waterville Valley resident architect, Donald Jazinski. Each piece carries with it a unique history. This exhibit is filled with original artwork and limited addition prints by Cape Cod artists of the '50s and '60s. Included in the show are still photos of many of the artists, including Jasinski, taken during the filming of The Banquet. No charge, donations are welcome. Proceeds support the Rey Center's art and science education programs.
Create something wonderful for our upcoming Art, Wine and Cheese art auction and wine tasting fundraiser event by contributing an original work of art. Be creative - draw, paint, glue, collage, sculpt. Return it to us at the Rey Center before July 1. All artwork donated will be auctioned off during the Rey Center's 4th Annual Art, Wine and Cheese fundraising event on July 12. All monies raised from the donated artwork will be used to support the art, science and nature education programs at the Margret and H.A. Rey Center. For information on this event contact Denise at dsiraco@thereycenter.org or visit our website.
Curious George Cottage Artist Residency
Offering professional and emerging artists in all media an opportunity to pursue and share their art and artistic process while surrounded by the inspiring landscape of the mountain village of Waterville Valley. The Residency provides the community with direct, hands-on experiences with working artists and an opportunity for the artist to work in an educational and community setting. The Rey Center is currently accepting applications from artists in all media - visual and performing arts, craftspeople, authors, poets, composers, eco artists - through June 1 for a two-week residency during September. Visit http://thereycenter.org/artist-residency.html for details and to submit an Artist Residency Application.
The Rey Center and Curious George Cottage will be closed May 16-June 30*. The Rey Center will re-open on Tuesday, July 1, with new summer programming. *The Rey Center will be open for Summer Lecture on Friday, May 23, and regular hours and listed activities on Saturday, May 24. Visit the website for details.
Friday, May 23, 8pm - Summer Lecture Series: White Mountain Huts, Past and Future
The Rey Center kicks off the Summer Lecture Series, entitled Trails and Tales from the Wilderness, with Dartmouth College professor, Allen V. Koop. The Appalachian Mountain Club's Hut System is a unique institution in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Koop explores how the huts and the people who built, maintain and use them have formed a world apart, a mountain society with its own history, traditions and legends. Allen V. Koop currently teaches European and American history at Dartmouth College. This lecture, sponsored by the NH Humanities Council, is free and open to the public.
Saturday, May 24, 3-5pm - Curious Crafts
Drop-in to the Rey Center to make Curious George and other seasonal crafts that children take home. Designed for kids ages 3 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nominal fee.
Saturday, May 24, 8:30pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights
Join in during the new moon for monthly stargazing nights at the H.A. Rey Observatory. Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the NH Astronomical Society will be the guides. Bring warm layers to wear and binoculars if available. Designed for adults and families with children ages 4+. There is no charge to attend; donations are welcome.
Wednesday, June 4, 10am-12noon - Free Art Workshop, with Birdie Britton
Preregistration required
Saturday, June 7 - Welch Ledge Volunteer Day
Help the Rey Center and Forest Service prepare the ledges for a hiker-filled season! Volunteers will protect the outcrop plant communities that are vulnerable to trampling by hikers and conduct a general clean up of the ledge area. Meet at the Welch-Dickey Loop trailhead in Thornton at 9am. Work is scheduled to continue through 1pm or until it's done. Bring water, snack or lunch, and be prepared for spending some time in the sun and protecting oneself from the bugs. Those planning to attend can call or email programs@thereycenter.org.
Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Curious George Story Time
Pull up a bean-bag chair at the Rey Center 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
Read Curious George books, try drawing in the style of H.A. Rey, walk the Curious George Nature Trail, view birds at the bird feeder, relax and take in the view of Mt. Tecumseh, and learn about how the Curious George Cottage is going green. There is no charge to visit the Curious George Cottage; donations are 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. For adults.
Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm
22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us
Exhibiting through May 30 - Littleton Studio School Presents
View the display, which includes examples of clay, jewelry/metals, painting /drawing and other mixed media such as basket making, felting, digital images, print making and much more. Free and open to all. LSS information at (603) 444-1066 or www.nhcrafts.org/littletonstudioschool
Saturday, May 24, 9am-2pm - Annual Plant Sale
Join the Friends and get spring planting needs taken care of, while supporting the Lincoln Public Library. Those who have plants to donate can call the Library or email Roz Lowen at roz.lowen@gmail.com. All proceeds from this event directly benefit the Library.
Wednesday, May 28, 5pm - Movie Night
Advanced reservations are required; call to reserve a seat and find out what film will be shown. Last Wednesday of each month (usually).
Wednesday, June 4, 6pm - Financial Seminar: College Funding
Join Flatiron Financial Group in an interesting series of personal financial topics that will hopefully help individuals in making decisions about one's financial health and well being. Refreshments will be provided. Free and open to all interested parties. To reserve a spot at this educational event, please call the Library.
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 & Lectures
Closed during the winter, call for information
Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
In the Village Shops (near Fratello's)
26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 (Carol Riley)
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. The Museum is a former church that was built by J.E. Henry in 1909, and the Society has published a 2013 calendar to benefit its building rehabilitation project. The calendar can be purchased at Goodie's Mobil at 85 Main Street in Lincoln, Fadden's General Store at 109 Main Street in N. Woodstock, as well as Daydreams Hair and Nail Studio at 264 Main Street, Lincoln in the Depot Plaza. 100% of the proceeds will go towards the project.
The Museum also now has a "satellite" museum. The owners of the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site) have given the Museum a store front in the complex, which has numerous photos and early maps on display.
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Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill (603) 787-2539
www.gcscc.org/horsemeadow.asp
The Center includes a library, exercise equipment, shuffleboard, a piano and an organ, and space for other activities and continuing education programs. Horse Meadow Senior Center is open to all individuals, regardless of age. Why not call a friend, invite them to lunch at HMSC, and sit in on one of the many offered activities at the Center? Call Deb or JoAnne for more details.
Thursday, May 22 - Memorial Day Celebration Cook-Out
Saturday, May 31 - HMSC's Annual Spring Yard Sale
HMSC is now accepting items for donation for the Spring Yard Sale. Call the Center if assistance is needed.
Monday, June 2, 1pm - Designers' Place: Hearts & Hands Quilters
Wednesday & Thursday, June 4 & 5,10am-2pm - 6th Annual HMSC Art Show
Meet area artists, purchase their works
Thursday, June 12, 9:30am - Designers' Place: Floral Arrangements, with Jane (all supplies provided)
Wednesday, June 18, 9:30am - Designers' Place: "One-of-a Kind" Cards, with Jeannie
Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music
Tuesdays, 9am-2:30pm - Nifty Needlers Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group
Thursdays, 9am - Art Class, with Barb Haverhill Historical Society
By appointment
Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum
58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5953
haverhillhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/
All lectures are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held at Ladd Street School, 880 Dartmouth College Highway (Route 10, at the corner of County Road), Haverhill.
Celebrating Haverhill's and Newbury's 250th Anniversary
A year-long celebration of "250 years as chartered neighbors" with Newbury. For more information, email altosax7@yahoo.com. Visit at www.celebrate250.org or on Facebook at Haverhill/Newbury250th.
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Pease Public Library Programs & Events
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm
1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616
www.peasepubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, May 21, 6pm - Wilderness: 50 Years and Counting
On September 3, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Wilderness Act. This historic bill established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS) and set aside an initial 9.1 million acres of wild lands for the use and benefit of the American people. The Wilderness Act defines "Wilderness" as areas where the earth and its communities of life are left unchanged by people, where the primary forces of nature are in control, and where people themselves are visitors who do not remain. Presented by John Marunowski, Backcountry/Wilderness Manager, Pemigewasset RangerDistrict, WMNF www.wilderness50th.org/events.php
Thursday, May 22, 5:30-7:30pm - Teen Night Please bring snacks to share, wii games and nunchucks. 6th grade and up. Please sign up at the front desk. Held on the first Thursday of every month (usually). Tuesday, May 27, 7pm - Author Talk: Lourdes Aviles - Taken By Storm
On September 21, 1938 one of the most powerful storms of the 20th century came unannounced into the lives of New Yorkers and New Englanders, leaving utter devastation in its wake. The Great Hurricane, as it came to be known, changed everything, from the landscape and its inhabitants' lives, to Weather Bureau practices, to the measure and kind of relief New Englanders would receive during the Great Depression and the resulting pace of regional economic recovery.
Wednesday, May 28, 6pm - Learn to Make Japanese Dumplings, with Kazuko Okubo
The Gyoza originally came from China, and is a variation of "Jiaozi" or Chinese Dumplings. The most prominent differences between Japanese-style gyoza and Chinese-style jiaozi are the rich garlic flavor, which is less noticeable in the Chinese version, the light seasoning of Japanese gyoza with salt and soy sauce, and the fact that gyoza wrappers are much thinner. Sponsored by the YLLA Programming Fund
Mondays, June 2 & 16, 7pm - Community Knitters
All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month (usually, call to confirm). Contact: Nancy Conklin, (603) 707-6024
Tuesday, June 17, 7pm - Becoming Wolf: Eastern Coyote in New England
Beginning in the early 1990s, Chris Schadler taught Conservation Issues and Wolf Ecology at the University of New Hampshire. While wolf recovery was the focus of her early work, Chris' attention shifted to the eastern coyote when she moved to New England. She chose a farm with known coyote problems to raise sheep and train her border collies. Using sound livestock management and common sense, she has avoided any predation for nearly two decades. A peaceful co-existence between coyote and livestock has grown an attentive audience for humane management.
Wednesday, June 18, 6pm - Treating Lyme Disease Holistically
More than 50% of the ticks in NH carry Lyme disease. What is worse, only about 30% of those diagnosed report finding a tick or getting the tell tale "bulls eye rash." However, there are many things that can be done to prevent and treat Lyme disease. Join Dr.Jilian Stogniew for a discussion on treating Lyme disease holistically. Her healing approach incorporates chiropractic care, a regime of exercise, and a major shift in diet including herbal tinctures and vitamins.
Storytime will return at the end of June:
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:15am - 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 is not required. The library asks that participants hold a Pease Public Library Card.
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, 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.
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.
May 22 - Jim LaChapelle
Jim specializes in folk and fairy tales from around the world, a dynamic performer whose storytelling will delight audiences of all ages.
May 29 - Season Ending Storytelling Gala
Six different storytellers will be on hand, spinning yarns after dinner. Gala evenings are always popular, and advance reservations are highly recommended.
Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub Friday evenings.
May 23 - Middle Ground (Cindy Duchin & Peter Heimlich)
May 30 - Peter Lawlor
June 6 - Doug Hazard
June 13 - Starlight Honeys (Roger Sorlien, Katie O'Connell, Sam Tracy)
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.
May 26 - Center Closed
Wednesday, June 4, 1-2pm - Monthly Writers Club
First Wednesday each month (usually), with Roland Bixby
Mondays, 9am-12noon - Wood Carving Class
Beginners are welcome. Bring tools if available or come by and see what it's all about.
Mondays, 9:30am - 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 & Christie Faella
Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists Thursdays, 10am - Crafters' Group (All crafts welcome) Thursdays, 1pm - Memoir Workshop
All are welcome for lots of fun and a great feeling of accomplishment.
Fridays, 9:30am - Country Line Dancing, with Joan Randlett
Seniors can "kick" up their heels, have fun and exercise at the same time.
Friday, 11am-12noon - Plymouth Writers' Group
Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Daily, 10am-6pm
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.
Exhibiting through May 31 - Visiting Artist Reception
The five new artists include: Cameron Sinclair, oils and oil pastels; Paulette Brace, printmaker; Richard Wetterer, pottery; Phillip Parsons, lapidary; and Wayne King, photographer. The Visiting Artist Program is an invitational show which rotates every four months. The visiting artist's work, as well as the work of the member artists, can be viewed and purchased during Gallery hours.
Saturday, May 31, 10am-2pm - Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser
Perennials, annuals, herbs, veggies, indoor plants and garden treasures. New this year, Gallery members will be selling "garden art" exclusively at the Plant Sale. Held in front of the Congregational Church on the Plymouth common. Questions? Raring to help out? Please contact Donna Castor at 968-9627.
Sundays, 2-4pm - Open Knitting Table
Bring a knitting project to work on. Polly Bartlett will be available to offer her expert advice. Free
Campton Historical Society Programs and Events
Thursdays, 9am-4pm
Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building)
529 Route 175, Campton (603)-536-5140
www.camptonhistorical.org
The building (1 mile north of Blair Bridge Road, Exit 27 off I-93) is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public. Program meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month except February, March and December.
Monday, June 16, 7pm - Program: Muir Trail
Charles Dona will present a program on his 2012 hike of America's most famous trail, The John Muir trail. Stretching 212 miles from Mt. Whitney to Yosemite Valley, California's famed JMT passes through some of the most dramatic scenery in the country - massive granite peaks, dizzying waterfalls, pristine alpine lakes, and vibrant meadows filled with Sierra wildflowers. Charles's presentation will include 100s of slides, music, brief history of the trail, equipment/clothing used, how to prepare for the journey, and what one can expect in California's high Sierra Nevada mountain range. Refreshments will be served.
Advice to the Players Performances, Workshops & Events
(603) 986-6253 (information)
www.advicetotheplayers.org
Advice To The Players (ATTP) 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.
The 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. During the school year ATTP offers daytime performances and workshops for schools and student groups and in July offers Shakespeare Camps for students of all ages.
PSU and Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events
Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
http://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. Gift certificates available
Plymouth State University courses & events:
PSU is offering several graduate-level courses, including an online course, leading to a Certificate in Historic Preservation. For more information and to register, call 535-2636 or visit www.plymouth.edu/graduate/academics/degrees/masters/med/heritage-studies/historic-preservation/
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.
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.
Little Church Theater Celebrating its 11th Season
Throughout summer
Little Church Theater and Art Gallery
40 Route 113, opposite the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness (603) 968-2250
www.littlechurchtheater.com
Celebrating their 11th season, The Little Church Theater is committed to bringing unique theatrical and artistic events to the region. Located on the shores of Squam Lake, their season runs from May through September.
Museum of the White Mountains at Plymouth State University
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Wednesdays, 10am-7pm; Saturday & Sunday 12noon-5pm (closed PSU holidays & closings)
Plymouth State University
34 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 535-3210
www.plymouth.edu/museum-of-the-white-mountains/
The Museum of the White Mountains preserves and promotes the history, culture, and environmental legacy of the region, and provides unique collections-based, archival, and digital learning resources serving students, researchers and the public. Admission is free and open to the public for self-guided tours. Please call Libby Griffiths or email her at egriffiths@plymouth.edu to discuss and schedule group visits.
Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
January-May, Open by chance or appointment only
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.
Oldies But Goodies Sale
Paintings by selected artists that are a few years old but have not found a home outside of the artists' studios. They have been marked down 40% or more.
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.
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. 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.
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
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
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: (603) 323-7302 email: info@aannh.org web: www.aannh.org
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