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ArtsNorth Calendar
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Early Summer - Issue 147
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We're finalizing our schedule for the 2014-2015 school year, with plans to send artists all around the region (and beyond) for workshops and performances celebrating and teaching about theater, poetry, Taiko drumming, contemporary classical music, dance, Middle Eastern drumming, and much more. Is your school or community looking for artists or humanists next year? Contact us at programs@aannh.org and we'll be glad to work with you to design programs that meet your school and classroom goals.
Teachers: We're offering a series of high-quality, low-cost arts-based professional development opportunities for classroom, music, art and SPED educators throughout the North Country, the state and the region this 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.
Free Student Tickets Available for Summer Concerts: Through a grant from the Cogswell Benevolent Trust, our partners at the NH Music Festival are providing free tickets to their concerts this summer for students and youth of all ages pre-K to college. The number of free tickets is limited, so parents or students are encouraged to call the box office at Silver Center for the Arts (535-2787) and ask to reserve Cogswell Seats for the concert of their choice. For additional details, contact the Music Festival at 279-3300.
Core Arts Standards Launched: Check out the new national core arts standards on a website launched by the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards (NCCAS). The new standards for dance, media arts, music, theater and visual arts were created by 70 writers representing NCCAS's arts education member organizations. More than 6,000 educators, teaching artists, parents, students and state and local focus groups offered input in four national reviews that helped shape the final standards. The PreK-12 grade-by-grade standards are intended to guide educators seeking to provide quality arts education for America's students, define artistic literacy, and support 21st century and college and career readiness. The arts standards are housed at www.nationalartsstandards.org. A key feature of the interactive website is the option for teachers and other users to create customized standards handbooks that match their curriculum and students' learning needs.
Join Us on Facebook!
Like us on Facebook and tell us what's happening this summer! Share your summer camps, cultural 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!
Jamie's Arts Blog
Are you keeping up with the blog of our Program Manager, Jamie Feinberg? She shares her thoughts on arts, education, performance and life in the North Country here.
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Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining
Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country
Summer has arrived and with it numerous opportunities to support dozens of arts and cultural organizations and participate in a variety of workshops, classes and events, all of which make this special season so enjoyable. Shake up your summer schedule: attend a play, make a craft, visit a museum, listen to music, tour an art exhibit, join a book group, learn something new. Everything you need to know is conveniently located in this month's bulletin. Check it out!
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 July 8.
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ARTS ALLIANCE SUMMER NEWS, EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS
Calling All High School Students Interested in the Arts:
We're excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Youth Arts initiative! High school students from throughout northern New Hampshire are invited to be part of our pilot program in Bethlehem this summer, where they'll have an opportunity to work with wonderful professional artists -- painters, a photographer, a poet and an eco-artist -- to create work inspired by nature. Click here to learn more about the summer program -- and plans for the fall, or email programs@aannh.org with any questions.
2014 White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) Artist in Residence Announced: The Arts Alliance and the WMNF are pleased to welcome Susie O'Keeffe as this year's Artist in Residence as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Learn more about Susie and her work here, and check back soon for details about public programs and opportunities to get involved.
Successful Inclusion: A Day for New England Teaching Artists: Artist educators in all disciplines and at all stages of their careers are invited to join us July 1st in Boston for a gathering of New England teaching artists, offering information, hands-on experiences and a variety of resources addressing the challenges of meeting the needs of a diverse range of students, including those with significant disabilities. Deborah Stuart will facilitate the discussion, focusing on a Universal Design for Learning approach. The day will include presentations by the New England Foundation for the Arts and the Institute for Human Centered Design. Cost for the day is $10. Learn more and sign up here.
Celebrate the Solstice with Make Music Plymouth: This all-day, open-access, free festival takes 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 many 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
Participate in Gorham's 2nd Annual ArtWalk:
We're pleased to be one of the partners for this year's two summer ArtWalks: The first takes place Tuesday, July 15, from 5-8pm, rain or shine! Enjoy watching artists demonstrate their skills and purchase works of art and fine crafts directly from them. Stop by the farmers market and pick up some fresh local produce, breads, jams, flowers, plants and much more! Eat at local restaurants, browse the stores, which are staying open late for shopping, listen to local musicians --- enjoy everything Gorham has to offer! Sponsors include the Town of Gorham, Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, WREN and Northern Human Services.
Cultivate Dance Festival Returns to Bethlehem: Registration is open and tickets are available for Cultivate, August 13-16, designed to nourish and support community by creating a space for contemporary dance to take root, develop and flourish. Cultivate encourages real conversation between artists and their audience. The festival now includes four full days of dance workshops for all levels, free dance classes for kids, three evenings of performances, a town-wide art walk, HORIZON (Bethlehem's first Screendance Festival) -- and lots more. Learn more and sign up here.
2015 Write Now! Conference Date Announced: We're excited that Donalyn Miller, author of The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child and Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits, will be the speaker at the Write Now! conference on March 21, 2015. She'll speak to K-12 educators on writing about reading, including all of the online work she does to connect students to readers all over the world. Registration will be available soon; please save the date! The Write Now! conference is presented as part of the Arts Alliance's ongoing partnership with the Conway School District. |
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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 Bette Guerin is the artist of the month at the UCVH. CRAG members JoAnn Boydston 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.
Wednesday, June 18, 6pm - Painting Class
CRAG) is presenting a class at the Northland Hotel in Canaan. Individuals will create a painting that they will be able to take home with them. Class size is limited so sign up early. To register, please contact the Northland at (802) 266-3988.
Thursday, June 19, 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.
Happenings at Errol Consolidated Elementary School
99 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3341
For more information, contact errolschool@yahoo.com
Saturday, July 5, 10am-4pm - Errol's Independence Day Celebration Exhibition
Honoring the community's strong ties to the Androscoggin, exhibitors will be set up at the Errol School with a wide range of information and activities related to the River and its watershed. Fly fishing demonstrations will be included.
Also enjoy a guided paddle along the Upper Androscoggin into Umbagog Lake from 9am-12noon, Kids' Fishing Fun, Games & Log Rolling contest from 10am-12noon, Fire Depart Cookout from 12noon-3pm, "Summer Fun in the Great North Woods" parade at 1pm, the town's Annual Homemade Pie Contest and Auction at 3pm, and whitewater kayaking, rafting and wildlife pontoon boat tour at 4pm (free). The day ends with colorful fireworks at dusk. Details at www.nhgrand.com/Newsletter-Sign-up/grand-views-newsletter/grand-views-june-2014.aspx
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
Upcoming performances booked by the GNWCA at the Tillotson Center include the Gothard Sisters on Monday, July 7; and the Celtic Funk group Coig on Tuesday, July 15.
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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Purple Moose Kidventures and Discovery Center
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-12noon & 1-3pm; Wednesdays, 10am-12noon & 1-5:30pm (Tuesdays & Sundays by appointment only)
63 Elm Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3030
www.pmkdc.com
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 (daily fee or memberships available). Some hours may not be available if classes, birthday parties or free workshops are scheduled. Please call to confirm.
Enjoy activities, the new Sensory Room, and then stay for some Discovery Center fun. Due to limited space and parking, reservations for Discovery Center hours are required. Call or email to reserve your visit.
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.
Monday-Friday, June 23-June 27, 9-11:30am (ages 5-7) and 1-3:30pm (ages 8-10) - Kidventures Summer Camp: Under the Sea The morning group will explore some of our favorite sea-themed children's literature such as "The Rainbow Fish" and "Mister Seahorse" and learn more about our very own hermit crabs. There will also be time for learning songs and acting out stories, playing instruments and exploring the Discovery Center. The afternoon group will continue the ocean theme, including learning songs from the Disney favorite "Little Mermaid." Large group games, daily crafting activities, and learning more about amazing ocean creatures will be a part of our days. Hopefully there will be a warm weather day to enjoy some water activities as well. Both groups will meet from 9am-3:30pm on Friday, June 27, a day-long session combining both groups for a day of practice and afternoon performance for the families. Please register by June 19.
Weeks Historic Site Programs
Wednesday-Sunday, June 18-September 1, 10am-5pm
Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park
200 Weeks State Park Road (off 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 4pm. All programs held on Thursdays at 7pm, unless otherwise noted. Attendance is free and the public is invited to all programs. Call for confirmation of dates and topics.
June 26 - A Day in the Life of a NH Conservation Officer, with Matt Holmes
July 3 - Naturally Curious, with Mary Holland
July 10 - Benton MacKaye: Father of the Appalachian Trail, with Larry Anderson
July 17 - Banjos, Bones and Ballads: Traditional songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, present the latest news from the distant past. They help to interpret present-day life with an understanding of the working people who built the country. Tavern songs, banjo tunes, 18th century New England hymns, sailor songs, and humorous stories about traditional singers and their songs highlight this informative program by Jeff Warner. A NH Humanities Council program.
Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs
Sunday & Thursday, June-October, 1-5pm, and by appointment
900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-4372
www.facebook.com/pages/Jefferson-Historical-Society/118993864789538
Housed in an 1868 church on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course, the eclectic collection of artifacts reflects the town's rural history. Exhibits include the life of Thaddeus Lowe, the Cherry Mountain Landslide, the Waumbek Hotel, old tools, photographs and memorabilia.
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.
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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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.
Art Exhibit on display - William R. Scolere: Explorations Revisited 1
Friday, June 20, 7pm - NH Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet
Welcoming summer with the best in brass ensemble music, the NH Symphony Brass Quintet will showcase their musical versatility by performing selections which include Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C Minor, Verdi's Triumphal March from Aida, Grainger's Irish Tune From County Derry as well as Arlen's Somewhere Over the Rainbow and Crespo's Suite Americana: Ragtime, Bosa Nova, Valse Peruano, Zamba, Son de Mexico.
Tuesday, July 15, 7pm - International Musical Arts Institute Chamber Series
Northward Bound summer chamber concert
Wednesday, July 16, 7pm - '60s Invasion
Playing favorite music from the 1960s
WREN Workshops & Technology Classes
921 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Wednesday, July 2, 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
Music in the Great North Woods
Venues in Gorham, Berlin, Lancaster and Randolph
(603) 466-2865 or (603) 326-3242 (information)
www.MusicGNW.org
Music in the Great North Woods promotes and supports classical music in New Hampshire's North Country in new, as well as existing, venues. During the summer months, the non-profit organization sponsors a Master Organ Recital series and the Big Moose Bach Fest, with visiting musicians of international stature. Call, visit the website or email for detailed schedules and more information. Events are open to the public, with donations benefiting the entire series of concerts sponsored by Music in the Great North Woods.
Sunday, July 13, 4:30pm - 1928 silent film "The Passion of Joan of Arc" acc. by Richard Einhorn's "Voices of Light"
At Randolph Town Hall, 130 Durand Road, Randolph
IMAI 13th Annual Northward Bound Chamber Music Series
Tuesday, July 15, 7pm
St. Kieran's Community Center for the Arts
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 367-8661 or (617) 965-4745
www.imaifestival.org
Young and dynamic professional musicians on tour from the International Musical Arts Institute present a classical chamber music concert with selections from the masters, with the Northward Bound Chamber Music Series. Admission at the door. Featured selections, which will be performed on piano, violin, cello and viola, include: Beethoven - String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No. 1 Mozart - String Quintet in g minor, K. 516 Brahms - Quintet in f minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 34. Tickets are available at the door. For the past 17 seasons, the International Musical Arts Institute has brought together more than 230 performers, both young aspiring musicians on the brink of their careers and seasoned artists of international reputation, all representing some 30 nations on five continents. IMAI's annual summer residency program quickly became renowned among musicians for intensive study, artistic development, and most important, for sharing the joy of music-making with its concert audiences.
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 and open to the public. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change.
Randolph Public Library Events
Saturdays & Mondays, 10am-12noon; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm
Town Hall complex
130 Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408
https://sites.google.com/site/randolphnhpubliclibrary/
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.
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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
June Artist of the Month - Kathleen Gilligan
June's Author of the Month - Michael Wilson (http://michaelrwilsonfiction.wordpress.com)
Wednesdays, June 18-August 20, 10:30am - Summer Story Time for Wee Ones (3 and under)
Half an hour of stories, songs and action rhymes for little ones . Also join the Smart Start Skills Program for pre-readers
Wednesday, June 18, 4pm - Friends of the Conway Public Library Meeting
Join this lively group and be a friend to the Library.
Monday, June 23, 6:30pm - Author of the Month Michael Wilson talks about the concepts behind his fantasy series The Hunted Mage Trilogy. #1 The Huntsman is in the Library's collection (Adult Fiction) and can be borrowed.
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30pm - Bill Marvel speaks on his latest book The Neighbors' War, about the effects of the Civil War on civilian relationships in northern New England.
Wednesday, June 25, 4pm - Summer Reading 2014: "Fizz, Boom, Read!" Kick Off - Stories & Songs
Start logging Time Spent Reading to win great prizes June 25-August 18. This is the first of the Library's special guest programs every Wednesday at 4pm through August 13. Win a voucher for a free ticket to a Sea Dogs Game or a free cone at Dairy Queen just for signing up. Register online from your home computer at http://conwaypubliclibrarysr.evanced.info
Monday, June 30, 6:30pm - "Life Is an Opportunity" with Author and Homeopathic doctor Becky Mulkern
The secret of attracting positive results in your life is revealed in this recently published book based on successful workshops that the author has developed over the years in her practice. Refreshments served. Copies available for purchase and signing by the author. Free and open to the public.
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.
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, June 19, 5pm - Author Steve Caming Discusses his New Book, "Mt. Washington Auto Road"
The Mt. Washington Auto Road was opened to the public in 1861 and has remained in continuous operation ever since-making it the nation's first man-made attraction. Witnessing the evolution of transportation from mountain wagons drawn by six-horse teams to the modern cars of today, "Mt. Washington Auto Road" captures the history in pictures of this eight-mile path to the summit of the Northeast's highest peak.
Saturday, June 21, 2pm - Author Lisa Kent Discusses her First Novel "Peace Cottage"
Lucy Cook is a woman struggling to come to terms with her husband's sudden death. Alienated and alone, Lucy cannot stay in Vermont, so she packs up her two daughters and heads to the coast of Maine to start again. There, in a cottage in the woods, she looks for peace and renewal as she heals from the loss and alienation of her former life in Vermont. But her new home and the man who owns it are shrouded in mystery.
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. 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. Saturday, June 21, 10am-4pm - Tenth Annual Art in Bloom Presented by the Mountain Garden Club, a walking tour of eight sites in Jackson where pieces of art are interpreted through hand-crafted floral arrangements. This exhibit is free of charge and open to all. From 11am-3pm, the Mountain Garden Club will offer light refreshments at the Whitney Community Center, with cookies, brownies and more - baked by club members
Monday, June 23, 6-8pm - Women's Writing Group
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, or use one of the instructor's. 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. Saturday, June 21, 10am-4pm - Tenth Annual Art in Bloom Presented by the Mountain Garden Club, a walking tour of eight sites in Jackson where pieces of art are interpreted through hand-crafted floral arrangements. This exhibit is free of charge and open to all.
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. Theater in the Wood Fridays, June 27- August 15, 10am - Children's Summer Theater Series
June 27 - Little Red Riding Hood
July 4 - We will not be having a performance
July 11 - The Princess & the Pea
Friday, July 4 - Character Days at Story Land 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 are needed. Some loaner Instruments are available. Ages 12 & up - seniors and new members are welcome; call or email prgage@msn.com.
Tuesdays, July & August, 6:30-7:30pm - Outdoor Band Concerts
Presented at the gazebo, next to the North Conway Community Center in the Village Thursday, July 17, 6pm - Arts Jubilee Summer Concert Series
Opening for mainstage performance International Musical Arts Institute Master Class/Seminar Wednesday, July 16, 11am
Mountain Top Music Center
Conway (603) 447-4737 Presented by International Musical Arts Institute musicians for local music students. Auditors are welcome. For further information please contact MTMC at 603 447-4737 or visit www.mountaintopmusic.org.
For the past 17 seasons, the International Musical Arts Institute has brought together more than 230 performers, both young aspiring musicians on the brink of their careers and seasoned artists of international reputation, all representing some thirty nations on five continents. IMAI's annual summer residency program quickly became renowned among musicians for intensive study, artistic development, and most important, for sharing the joy of music-making with its concert audiences. 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. Wednesday, July 16, 7:30pm - IMAI 13th Annual Northward Bound Chamber Music Series
Young and dynamic professional musicians on tour from the International Musical Arts Institute present a classical chamber music concert with selections from the masters, with the Northward Bound Chamber Music Series. Admission at the door.
Featured selections, which will be performed on piano, violin, cello and viola, include:
Beethoven - String Trio in G Major, Op. 9, No. 1
Mozart - String Quintet in g minor, K. 516
Brahms - Quintet in f minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 34. Tickets are available at the door.
For the past 17 seasons, the International Musical Arts Institute has brought together more than 230 performers, both young aspiring musicians on the brink of their careers and seasoned artists of international reputation, all representing some thirty nations on five continents. IMAI's annual summer residency program quickly became renowned among musicians for intensive study, artistic development, and most important, for sharing the joy of music-making with its concert audiences. www.imaifestival.org Arts Jubilee Summer Concert Series Cranmore Mountain Resort Festival Stage
North Conway (603) 356-5543 www.mwvevents.com/artsjubilee.html
High energy, world-class performers presenting a wide range of entertainment from Celtic-Irish music to traditional brass band to the Blues, and music of the '80s and classics from Broadway. Concerts are presented outdoors in nature's beautiful setting with mountain views at the base of the north slope at Cranmore. Bring your own picnic blanket or lawn chairs; food and beverages available on the Deck or bring your own picnic supper. Headline concerts begin at approximately 7pm, with an early concert by area performers at 6pm. Admission is family friendly requesting a small charge to help defray expenses for the series. Convenient parking within steps of the concert area, and indoor restrooms.Thursday, July 17, 6pm - Beatlemania Stage Show See & hear all the phases of the fabulous foursome, from the early Ed Sullivan days to Abbey Road and beyond. Starring Bob Halligan, Jr as Paul McCartney. Our very own Mt. Washington Valley Band opens the show - don't miss them... they make our community proud.
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.
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. 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. |
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.
Volunteers Wanted Do you have, or do you know someone who has, a special talent to share with others? The Center is looking for people or groups who would like to give lessons in anything at all. Perhaps it's scrapbooking or making greeting cards. The Center has the space, and just needs instructors.
Wednesday, June 18, after lunch - Drumming Circle, with John
Come and make a joyful noise - no experience necessary for this unique and fun activity. This is a free class, but please sign up at the front desk.
Wednesdays, June 18 and July 2 & 16, 1-2pm - Knitters Group
First and third Wednesday each month (usually).
Tuesday, June 24, 1pm - Bookworms Bookclub (no July meeting)
Participants are asked to read the book of their choice and come with recommendations for future meetings.
Tuesdays, July 1 & 15, 1pm - Line Dancing, with Billye
Wednesday, July 2 - Beach Party with Elvis
We are having a beach party to celebrate the 4th. Join us for a BBQ buffet and beach games. This will be followed by a musical tribute to Elvis we are pleased to welcome Chris Allen, who sings like "The King."
Wednesdays, July 2-30, 3pm - Computer Classes (call to sign up and to confirm dates)
Thursday, July 10, 1pm - Lunch and Learn Series: Color Therapy
What colors can be soothing and calming? Do certain colors tend to agitate us or even make us feel hungry? Come explore these questions with Kate Kelly. Sign up at the front desk or by calling ; free class if you come for lunch.
Friday, July 11, following lunch - Old-fashioned ice cream social, with music by Wayne Klinger on the sax
No July meeting - RSVP Knitters
Mondays, 1pm - Yoga (new members welcome)
Tuesdays, 10am - Art Class, with Rick Tilton (beginners welcome)
Wednesdays, 11am - Piano Music by Charles
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. Enjoy the view from the front porch of Mount Lafayette and the Franconia Notch. Gaze at Robert Frost's autographed books and hand-written letters safely tucked under glass. And, see the Morris Chair in the front room where Frost sat and wrote his poems.
During the winter months, the house is closed but the grounds and poetry trail are open. The offices are open year-round. Please call or email with questions. Special events and groups can be accommodated.
The Frost Place Poetry Programs Deadlines:
June 19 - Conference on Poetry and Teaching
July 1 - Poetry Seminar Final Application - See website for more details and application information.
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. Study poetry in the beautiful White Mountains of NH at the former home of Robert Frost. Come be inspired by the landscape, write and study with some of the best contemporary poets writing today. Upcoming programs include:
June 22-26 - Conference on Poetry and Teaching
A unique opportunity for teachers to work closely with both their peers and with a team of illustrious poets who have particular expertise in working with teachers at all levels: K-12, graduate and undergraduate, and nontraditional and community-based instructors. Over the course of 4½ days, faculty poets share specific, hands-on techniques for teaching poetry. The emphasis is on the reading-conversation-writing-revision cycle, and the teaching approach aligns with the Common Core anchor standards for reading and writing.
June 26 & 27 - Teachers As Writers Workshop
An intensive day-and-a-half session for classroom teachers who want to focus on their own writing and revision practices. The workshop is limited to participants who have already attended the Conference on Poetry and Teaching.
July 13-19 - Conference on Poetry and Teaching
Come be inspired by the landscape, write and study with some of the best contemporary poets writing today. "Intensive poetry camp" with writers who are deeply committed to learning more about the craft of writing poetry. Daily workshops, classes, lectures, writing and revising time in a supportive and dynamic environment.
The Frost Place Summer Poetry Reading Series
These poets come to be inspired by the view that Robert Frost so enjoyed here at his farm in the White Mountains. They also come to experience the unique pleasure of reading in the Henry Holt Barn, part of the original property, with its view of Mount Lafayette overlooking the Franconia Notch State Park. All evening readings are free and open to the public.
Sunday-Thursday, June 22-26, 7:30pm - Featuring instructors and participants from the Conference on Poetry and Teaching
Sunday, June 29, 6pm - Poets from the Poetry Society of New Hampshire share their work.
Saturday, June 28, 10:30am - David Schaffer Bench Dedication
David Schaffer spearheaded the purchase of The Frost Place by the Town of Franconia in 1976, and he was the one behind the poet in residence program, where every summer a poet is selected to live and work in the house where Robert Frost once lived. This residency has supported poets and their work since 1977. Poets Charles Simic, Cleopatra Mathis and Sydney Lea will be among the speakers.
Sunday, July 6, 3pm - Frost Day
An annual celebration of the life and work of Robert Frost.
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
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, through June 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
Thursday, June 19, 5:30pm - Annual Celebrate Art Dinner & Silent Auction
Hors d'oeuvres and delicious dinner with wine will be provided. There will be a cash bar, raffle tickets with a chance to win many great items and silent auction too. Any donations will be gratefully accepted up until June 18; please drop off at LSS, Tuesday through Friday, 8am-2pm. Held at the Littleton Elks Club. Tickets are available for purchase at the Littleton Studio School and the Littleton League of NH Craftsmen Gallery.
Tuesdays, through June 27, 10am-12:30pm - Clay Handbuilding, with Maria Nea
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.
Tuesday, June 24, 9am-12noon - Beaded Necklace with Sun and Moon, with Juliette Ainsworth
Students will cut, hammer and stamp a moon out of brass and a sun out of copper. Then they will make a beaded necklace with many choices of bead styles and color. Age: 8+
Wednesday, June 25, 9am-12noon - Space-tacular Art, with Melissa Jones
Outer space conjures so many fantastic images of stars, planets, other worldly landscapes, maybe even extraterrestrials. Students will have the opportunity to construct their own image of space. They will be using watercolor and visual texture effects to create their starry masterpieces. Students will construct the pieces from their composition and collage it all together. Age: 8+
Thursday, June 26, 9-11am - Spaceship Treasure Box, with Annette Morrison
Students will make a treasure box to keep their necklace or other important treasure in. They will be decorated and underglazed with color. Age: 8+
Tuesdays, July 1-August 5, 10am-12:30pm - Hand-building, with Marghie Seymour
Learn some basic hand-building skills from Marghie while having fun making both practical and whimsical items. Teen-Adult
Thursdays, July 17-August 7, 6-9pm - Guided Open Session, with Jean Matray
Participants 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.
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
www.sugarhillnh.org/library-and-museum/sugar-hill-historical-museum/
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.
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.
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.
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
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. 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.
The non-profit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. 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.
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 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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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 the 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 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.
The Rey Center and Curious George Cottage will be closed May 16-June 30. The Literary Discussion Group will continue to meet. The Rey Center will re-open on Tuesday, July 1, with new summer programming. Visit the website for details.
Tuesdays, June 17 & 24 and Thursdays, June 19 & 26, 6pm and Saturday, June 21, 9am - Paper Mache Workshop
Learn to create paper mache sculpture with artist Don Hundgen. Learn how to turn balloons, recycled packaging, cardboard, and newspaper into masks, funny heads, turtles, elephants, hats, helmets... or whatever can be dreamed up. The main objective is to have fun and learn a craft technique. All materials are provided, but please bring ideas for small to medium sized projects and a smock or wear old clothes. Adults and youth ages 15+. Advance registration required; call or email Rey Center. For more information about Don, visit his website at www.hundelrutstudio.com
Wednesdays, June 25 & July 9, 9am - Water Watchers Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
Saturday, June 28, 9pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights
Join in during the new moon for monthly stargazing nights at the H.A. Rey Observatory. Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the NH Astronomical Society will be the guides. Bring warm layers to wear and binoculars if available. Designed for adults and families with children ages 4+. There is no charge to attend; donations are welcome.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, July 2-August 21, 6-7:30pm - Nature Nights
Wednesdays explore the natural areas near Waterville Valley's Town Square and Thursdays are at Blair Woodland Natural Area. Discover the trees, flowers, insects and wildlife that call the White Mountains home. The group will hike at a family friendly pace and stop along the way to learn about the topic of the night, while uncovering the secrets of nature. Dress appropriately for the weather as there is no shelter except beneath the trees. There are no restroom facilities on the property, so plan ahead. All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fridays, July 4-August 29, 9-10:30am - Yoga Hikes
Fridays, July 11-August 22, 9-10:30am - Curious George Story Time & Popcorn
Join in under the BIG tent in Town Square to snack on popcorn and hear favorite Rey stories read out loud. Selections will include stories from the Curious George series as well as other Rey favorites such as Pretzel, Elizabite, Cicely G and more. All ages welcome.
Friday, July 11, 8pm - Summer Lecture Series: The Adventures of Buffalo and Tough Cookie by Dan Szczesny, author and adventurer
Lecture fees and donations support the Rey Center's art, science and nature education programs. Lectures are free for Rey Center members and a nominal fee for not-yet-members (unless otherwise stated).
Saturday, July 12, 3-6pm - 4th Annual Art, Wine and Cheese Fundraising Event
A lively afternoon filled with works by local and regional artists, live music, tasting of wines featured in Waterville Valley eateries, and cheese sampling. Artwork in a variety of media, donated by local and regional artists, will be auctioned off to benefit the art and science education programs of the Rey Center. Wine and cheese tasting and silent auction will be held from 3-5:45pm, with the live art auction beginning at 5:15pm. Ages 21 and older for wine tasting. Under the tent in Town Square; purchase tickets at the door.
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
Friday, June 20, 6pm - Wine and Cheese Reception for Local Photographer Chris Whiton
Please join in welcoming our newest artist on exhibit. Chris captures the White Mountains through his camera and shares his love of photography and the natural beauty of the region. Light refreshments will be served; free and open to all.
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.
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 presents professional Broadway musical shows, in alternating repertory.
On sale now, 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.
Registration is now open for the annual Jean's Playhouse Broadway Bound summer camp. The theme of this year's camp is Faeries, Knights and Magical Creatures. Kids ages 7-15 will love this great camp experience taught by theatre professionals. Classes in voice, dance, improvisation, playwriting, makeup, stage combat, theatre games, arts & crafts, and more. Classes run August 4-15 (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm), with a Final Performance on Saturday, August 16, 2pm
June 23-August 16 - Children's Theatre Touring Company
The professional Children's Theatre company travels to eight communities during the summer season, with a new show opening each week. Fun family entertainment geared towards adults and children ages 3 and up - kids will love the catchy original songs and wacky characters. Each show runs approximately 30 minutes and concludes with a meet & greet and autograph signings with cast members. Enjoy performances each Wednesday and Saturday morning at Jean's Playhouse in Lincoln (check the website for the specific full community schedule).
June 23-June 28 - Little Red Riding Hood
June 30-July 5 - Rumpelstiltskin
July 7-12 - The Princess and the Pea
July 14-19 - Beauty and the Beast
Wednesday, June 25, 5:30pm - Season Opening Soiree
Join the staff at Jean's Playhouse to meet the professional summer company and celebrate the opening of the 28th Mainstage Season. The ticket purchase includes pre-show entertainment, admission to "Nunsense" and gourmet hors d'oeuvres and specialty desserts from local favorite. Don't miss this annual summer kickoff event.
Monday-Saturday, June 25-July 5, 7:30pm - Nunsense
Five of the 19 surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken, a one-time missionary order that ran a leper colony on an island south of France, discover that their cook, Sister Julia has accidentally killed the other 52 residents of the convent with her tainted vichyssoise while they were off playing bingo. The nuns must find ways to raise funds for the burials, including staging a variety show. The entertainment that they present includes solo star turns, madcap dance routines, and more unexpected wackiness. Special Matinee on Wednesday July 2, 2pm
July 9-26 - Little Shop of Horrors
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon "Audrey II" grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination.
Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum & Lectures
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.
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
June 9-28 - Summer Reading Program: Fizz, Boom, Read! and Spark a Reaction! Sign-Ups
For kids ages 0 to 5th grade; those going into grade 6 and up can participate in the teen program. Information is now available at www.peasepubliclibrary.org/pease/documents/summerreading2014.pdf or contact trobbins@peasepubliclibrary.org. Brochures are available at the Library for both the children and the teen summer reading programs, which run June 28-August 8.
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.
Saturday, June 21, 11am-2pm - Make Music Plymouth 2014
Crunchy Western Boys from 11am-12:30pm and Bob King performs 12:30-2pm
Make Music Plymouth is an all-day, open-access, free festival taking place in downtown Plymouth. 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 is not limited to residents of Plymouth, but invites music and fun enthusiasts from everywhere to come participate by performing, attending or volunteering.
Wednesday, June 25, 6pm - Author Talk: Kazuko Okubo's "Japanese Mother"
Kazuko Okubo will discuss her second book Japanese Mother. She was born to a Samurai family in Japan, and was raised in a strict old-fashioned culture. It was a strict but comfortable life, but when she came to the United States, her journey took a big turn and she learned how hard life can really be. Her story depicts the hard and bumpy road that life can take, but how, at the end of the journey, it's possible to find fruit in the tree. Saturday, June 28, 12noon-3pm - Touch-A-Truck at the Summer Reading Kickoff!
Come meet local heroes at the Plymouth Municipal Airport (111 Quincy Road). Experience fire trucks, police cruisers, diggers, airplanes and more up close. There will also be a face painter. No registration. Mondays, June 30 & July 14, 3:30-5pm - Lego Spectacular! (ages 5+) Come play and build with Legos. No registration. Last Monday of the month (usually) Mondays, June 30 & July 14, 6:30-7pm - Nighttime Stories Wear your pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal or two. Geared toward those 6 and younger. No registration Mondays, June 30 & July 14, 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 July 1-August 7 - Storytime Tuesdays, 10:15am - Storytime for Toddlers (ages 0-3) - Drop in... no sign ups required Tuesdays, 1:30pm - Storytime for Preschool (ages 3-6) - Registration required Thursdays, 10:15am - Music with Miss Becky (ages 0-6) - Drop in... no sign ups required Tuesday, July 1, 3-3:45pm - Mad Science This thrilling special event will explore a combination of chemistry and physics. Come see live experiments and learn how they are performed. Registration required Wednesday, July 2, 2-4pm - Wii Gaming Bring games to share and nunchucks. All ages. Wednesdays, July 2 & 16, 7-9pm - Teen Night Activities vary; visit www.peasepubliclibrary.org/pease/documents/summerreading2014.pdf for details. Registration requested, 6th grade + Thursday, July 3, 2-2:30pm - 4th of July Craft (all ages, no registration) Thursday, July 3, 2:30-4pm - Family Movie Friday, July 4 - Library closed for Independence Day Monday, July 7, 1-4pm - Experiment Day! Sign up for your time slot to come do some science experiments. Groups will be 10 kids each so everyone can experience the experiments. Registration required Wednesday, July 9, 3-5pm - Wii Games, Duct Tape and More! Grades 3-5, registration requested Thursdays, July 10 & 17, 3-5pm - Tinker Time Spend some time in our MakerSpace. Geared toward those 5+. No registrationMondays, 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. Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art Open daily June 18 through Labor Day weekend 12 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888
www.surroundingsart.com
The Gallery specializes in original fine art in a variety of mediums (oil, water color, pastels, acrylics, sculptures, etc.), as well as folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects. Surroundings offers art classes which accommodate the first timer as well as those who have some experience in painting. Each class is tailored to the interests of the students, but generally includes a demonstration, discussion, practice time, and individual feedback. A minimum of 4 people are needed for the class to be held. For more information, visit the website. Wednesday nights, July & August - Wednesday Night Recitals
Accomplished local and sometimes professional musicians share their talent with all who attend. These are fun, informal events that will bring a smile to one's face and they are free. Check the news page on the website for the latest information.
Saturdays, July, 1-3pm - Artist Demonstrations
One of the gallery's artists will be painting either in or right around the Gallery and available to answer questions about their technique or art in general. This is an opportunity to meet artists doing what they love. Corner House Inn Live Music in the PUB 22 Main Street (junction Routes 109 & 113), Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219 www.cornerhouseinn.com Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub Friday evenings. June 20 - Julia Velie
June 27 - Tom Fleischmann & Hans Stafford
July 4 - Doug Hazard
July 11 - The Sweetbloods (Phil & Janet Sanguedolce) NH Master Chorale presents "An Evening with Bernstein" Saturday, June 21, 7pm at Capital Commons Garage, Storrs Street, Concord Sunday, June 22, 4pm at Plymouth Congregational Church, Main Street, Plymouth
(603) 535-2367 or info@nhmasterchorale.org (information) The New Hampshire Master Chorale and Chamber Orchestra performs Leonard Bernstein's "Mass," an extraordinary yet unconventional work, blending rock, musical theatre and classical styles. Also featured is Nico Muhly's setting of Walt Whitman's "Expecting the Main Things from You" and the world premiere of Jonathan Santore's "Solstices." Red River's screening and sing-a-long of Bernstein's "West Side Story" follows the Concord performance. Ample seating, restrooms, intermission, refreshments and plenty of parking. Go to www.nhmastercorale.org for complete information and tickets. Mailing Address: PO Box 705 Plymouth, NH 03264 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. Tuesday, June 24, 9:30am - Bird-Watching Trip to the Audubon Center at Newfound Lake This is a walking tour, rain or shine, and sturdy footwear is recommended. Lunch to follow at Newfound Senior Center. Bus space is limited, so sign up soon. Call Diane for details.
Thursday, July 3, 11am - All-American Cookout
Celebrate the Fourth with an old fashioned cookout accompanied by the traditional country sounds of Bob Kent and his band. 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 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 Thursdays, June 26-August 14, 2pm - Jean's Playhouse Children's Theatre Touring Company
Fun family entertainment geared towards adults and children ages 3 and up - kids will love the catchy original songs and wacky characters. Shows are approximately 30-40 minutes long with the opportunity to meet the entire cast in the lobby afterward. Come a little early so the kids can draw characters for the next show; they'll all be displayed on our "Clothesline Exhibition" outside the theater. Call for tickets.
June 26 - Little Red Riding Hood
A hungry Wolf is always a sign of trouble, but does he meet his match in a clever little girl, her feisty granny and a brave woodsman? Or this time, does the wolf win?
July 3 - Rumpelstiltskin
Locked away in a tower room, the lovely miller's daughter has been ordered by the King to turn straw into gold. Impossible? Not with the help of one strange little man with a very peculiar name. But the man has his own list of demands in exchange for his help...
July 10 - The Princess and the Pea
The lonely Prince wants to marry, but the King and Queen insist on a suitable bride. A mysterious girl has just arrived in the middle of a terrible storm; she could not possibly be a real Princess... or could she?
July 17 - Beauty and the Beast
"She's different from the rest of us, that Belle." A magical rose, a beautiful girl, and a "hideous" beast are just three of several charming characters in one of the most enchanting fairy tales ever written. 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/ 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 September 30 - Visiting Artist Reception The six new artists include: Mollie Stark, Rustic Contemporary Artist; Tamara Mann, Ceramic Artist; Lisa Strang, Waterfowl Carver; Annette Mitchell, Printmaker/Painter; Maureen Bieniarz-Pond, Photography/Painting; and Gerri Harvey, Acrylics. The Visiting Artist Program is an invitational show which rotates every four months. The visiting artists' work, as well as the work of the member artists, can be viewed and purchased during Gallery hours.
Monday, June 30, 5-7pm - Make a Square Stitch Bracelet
In this class with Suzan Gannett, learn to make a cuff-like bracelet using cubed beads. Students can bring their own materials, or kits will be available for purchase. This class requires at least 3 people and is limited to 8. Sundays, 2-4pm - Open Knitting Table Bring a knitting project to work on. Polly Bartlett will be available to offer her expert advice. Free 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. 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
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. 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. 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. Sandwich Historical Society Through late June: Open by appointment only (Staff available Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, but no tours). Summer hours (late June-late September): The Museum and Gift Shop is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (researchers welcome by appointment)
Elisha Marston House Museum and Gift Shop
4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269 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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