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ArtsNorth Calendar
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Summer - Issue 148
August 14-September 10, 2014
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New Blog Post from Our Program Manager: The latest blog from our program manager Jamie Feinberg focuses on how adolescents -- and all of us -- develop new perspective through the arts. Check it out here !
2014-15 School & Community Programs: We've started scheduling residency activities for 2014-2015 and we want to talk to your school! If you'd like to help us bring the arts and the humanities to your students this year, please contact us to arrange a meeting. Our lineup includes poetry, dance, theater, Taiko drumming, a great saxophone quartet, Middle Eastern drumming and much more. Email programs@aannh.org to get started; we're happy to work with you to design programs that meet your school and classroom goals!
Percent for Art Proposal Deadline is August 22:
The NH State Council on the Arts' Percent for Art Program seeks proposals for artwork at the Lakes Region Community College in Laconia. Deadline for proposals is August 22. Learn more here.
Statewide Arts Education News: Interested in arts education developments statewide? Check out the latest "Dandelion" newsletter from the NH Arts Learning Network. We're proud to be a coordinating partner with the NH State Council on the Arts and NH Department of Education on this important initiative. Learn more here.
State Council on the Arts Has New Director: A warm
welcome to Ginnie Lupi, the new director at the NH State Council on the Arts! Lupi's extensive work experience includes not-for-profit management, public policy consulting, grant writing and public relations work. Most recently, she served as executive director of the ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes in Corning, NY. Read more here.
Arts in Health Opportunity: Want to be part of the emerging field of Arts in Health? Let us know if you'd like to join the new statewide listserv being developed to keep those interested in this important topic informed about events and opportunities around the state.
Commissioner's Roundtable September 23: Join Van McLeod, Commissioner of the NH Department of Cultural Resources, on Tuesday, September 23 from 10am to noon for a Commissioner's Roundtable on Cultural & Heritage Tourism. The free event will be held at the Warner Town Hall. RSVP to Shelly Angers at shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov or (603) 271-2136. Learn more here.
We need you! Are you an arts supporter who wants to help make sure quality Arts Alliance programs are available in your school and town? We're looking for contacts who can keep us informed about local developments and help make connections and form partnerships that make cultural programs of all kinds accessible to kids, elders -- and everyone in between -- in every town in northern New Hampshire! If you are - or would like to be -- an arts advocate in your school or community, please consider working with us. Email us at programs@aannh.org.
Like Us on Facebook! And let us know about your arts events and ideas so we can share them with members and friends!
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Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining
Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country
It's not too late to squeeze in some late summer cultural activities before it's back to school and we begin to make plans for the fall. Our members continue to offer an exciting line-up of programs and events so there is something to appeal to youngsters, oldsters and everyone in between! Use this e-bulletin to help you make your plans and schedule an art walk, a theater performance, a musical evening, and so much more!
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!
The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering August 13-September 10, is August 5.
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Kennedy Center/VSA Inclusion Programs:
Get ready for the new school year with an inspiring, practical and hands-on workshop (or two! or three!) from the Arts Alliance and our partners! Throughout August we're continuing our collaboration with VSA New Hampshire by offering a series of professional development programs focused on reaching learners of all abilities through the arts. These acclaimed programs, provided under a contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and led by local and national leaders in inclusive arts learning, are free or extremely affordable (with PD credits offered -- and partial scholarships available to all who need them), and they're available in locations across New Hampshire, including Franconia, Plymouth and Gorham. Whether you are an early childhood or arts educator, a teaching artist, a Special Education or classroom teacher, paraprofessional or parent, we have a workshop you won't want to miss.
Workshops include:
- Linking Books & Music for Literacy, August 18 in Franconia
- Simple Puppets as a Learning Medium, August 20, in Derry
- Arts & Inclusive Learning: A Gathering for Teaching Artists, August 21, in Concord
- Inclusive Arts Classrooms for Music, Art & SPED teachers. August 22, in Plymouth
- Making Creative Activities Accessible for All Learners (free program for families, educators & providers), September 3 in Concord, September 4 in Gorham
Gorham ArtWalk & Wine Tasting Tonight: We're pleased to be one of the partners for this year's Gorham ArtWalks, which now include a Wine Tasting Tent. Join local artists -- photographers, painters, knitters, quilters, weavers, doll makers, and many more - on Tuesday, August 12 from 5-8pm on Exchange Street and along Main Street; enjoy local foods and flowers, live music and late-night shopping and dining. Stop by the Wine Tasting Tent for a taste along with food prepared by Libby's Bistro. Sponsors include the Town of Gorham, Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, WREN and Northern Human Services. Cultivate Dance Festival and Bethlehem Art Walk Return! Registration is open and tickets are available for the 5th annual Cultivate Festival, 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 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. A North Country event not to be missed! Learn more and register here.
White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) Artist in Residence Talk:
Meet Susie O'Keeffe, this year's Artist in Residence, who will offer a free introductory public program -- "The Wilderness of Creativity: The Role of Art in Conservation" -- on Wednesday, August 20 at 7pm at the WMNF Headquarters in Campton, before she heads into the Wild River Wilderness. A poet and Research Associate at the College of the Atlantic, Susie is exploring the role that contemplative practice and creativity play in the protection of the natural world. In her talk she'll introduce us to the thinkers and artists who have inspired her work and share some of her poetry, prose and photography. Learn more about Susie and her work here.
Artist in Residence Programs Begin with Poet Veranda Porche:
Our September artist in residence is Vermont poet Verandah Porche, who will be working with students and community members to explore our attitudes and ideas about place -- the land and landscape we call home. In addition to school programs we will be offering readings, community workshops and discussions, and Verandah will train interested community members in recording "told poems." If you'd like to learn more and get involved, contact us at programs@aannh.org.
The Arts as Inspiration for Learning * Teaching * Making * Living: The 2014 NH Arts Education Partnership Conference takes place October 31 to November 2 at the Barbara Harris Conference Center in Greenfield, NH. The conference is presented by the NH State Council on the Arts in collaboration with the Arts Alliance and other partners and includes a full workshop track focused on Arts & Inclusion at the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center. Conference keynote speakers are Christine Reich, Director of Exhibit Development and Conservation, Museum of Science, Boston, and Warren Seelig, textile artist, educator and National Craft Fellow. Mosaic and murals artist David Fichter and mural artist Jessica Wyatt will be joining us as artists in residence, creating a community mosaic mural. More details and early registration will be posted soon on our website so that you can take advantage of early-bird registration.
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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 visual artists and artisans. 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 Molly Campbell 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. For more information about Roxanne, please contact her at roxanne@sunnyvalleycreations.com.
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.Saturday, August 16 - Exhibiting at Pittsburg Old Home Day Individuals wanting to submit works of art for the People's Choice Award exhibit at the Old Home Day celebration in Pittsburg or the exhibit during the Moose Festival in Colebrook should contact Les Klinefelter at (802) 266-3687 or lpkline43@gmail.com. Information about the exhibits is on the CRAG website. Wednesday, August 20, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items 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. Friday, August 22 - Exhibiting at the Tillotson Center during the Moose Festival 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 Tickets to concerts 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. 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.
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Lancaster/Whitefield Area
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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.
August 14 - Life at the Top, with Eric Pinder
August 21, 6pm - Animal Excavators, Squam Lakes Science Center naturalist & brief Annual Meeting
August 28 - Lancaster: Images from the Past, with Bob Hunt & Anne Morgan
Sunday, September 7, 1-4pm - Wildflower Walk, with Matt Peters (meet at Park Main Gate)
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.
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 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 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.
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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Randolph Public Library Events
Monday & Wednesday, 3-8pm; Thursday & Saturday, 10am-12noon
Town Hall complex
130 Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408
https://sites.google.com/site/randolphnhpubliclibrary/
Wednesday, August 13, 6pm - The Greg and Axel Show
A science and magic children's program free and fun for all ages. At Randolph Town Hall
All events are free to the public. Donations to help defray costs are appreciated.Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings
Saturdays (unless noted otherwise), 8pm AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2721
www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. A membership organization, the AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC offers outdoor experiences and educational programs for youth, teens, families and adults through its New Hampshire huts and lodges, maintains over 1,500 miles of trails, and supports conservation policy and research efforts. Wednesdays, through August 27 - Wednesday Night with a Ranger
Rangers will present a program every Wednesday in July and August.
Thursday, August 14 - Weather in the Whites: A Tour of the Extremes
Join Will Broussard, Outreach Coordinator for the Mount Washington Observatory for a fascinating presentation on White Mountain weather.
Fridays, through August 29 - Friday Flicks!
Join the staff for an after dinner movie. AMC Staff picks the flick, you sit back and enjoy.
Saturday, August 16 - Stars Above the Notch: Astronomy at Pinkham
Join professional astronomer Dr. Douglas Arion and his students from Carthage College for an evening of stellar observation. Participants will have a chance to view the sky through powerful telescopes for an extraordinary peek at the cosmos. This program is part of AMC's ongoing series of astronomy and solar programs throughout the summer.
Sunday, August 17 - Over the Hedge
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating... and learns a lesson about family himself.
Monday, August 18 - White Mountain History Trail Blazing & Exploring in the 19th & Early 20th Centuries
Join Josh Gillenson, AMC Information Volunteer and long- time visitor to the Whites, for a glimpse of the men and women explorers who came before.
Tuesday, August 19 - Maple Sugar: A Contra dance band
It is a New England dance that is done in lines. Candace Maher is the caller, will play accordion, and teach all the dances. Sandy Hatch will play fiddle. Wear comfortable shoes with soft soles; skirts that twirl are encouraged. It is fun for all ages and great exercise for the whole family.
Thursday, August 21 & Sunday, August 31 - Nature Documentary: Meet the Coywolf
The coywolf, a mixture of western coyote and eastern wolf is a remarkable new hybrid carnivore that is taking over territories once roamed by wolves and slipping unnoticed into cities. Tag along as scientists study this new top predator, tracking it from the wilderness of Ontario's Algonquin Park, through parking lots, alleys and backyards in Toronto all the way to the streets of New York city.
Saturday, August 23 - Thru Hiking the 2700 Mile Pacific Crest Trail
Join long distance hiker Wendy Johnson as she shares her 5 month continuous backpacking journey along the PCT.
Sunday, August 24 - Smokejumpers: Aerial Firefighters of the West
What is a smokejumper? Join Mike McCracken for an informative presentation on his experiences as a smokejumper in the Pacific Northwest.
Monday, August 25 - Windows to the Wild
Come for for a showing of the NH Public Television production with Willem Lange, featuring AMC Huts.
Tuesday, August 26 - Alone in the Wilderness
To live on a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed, to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin. Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. This video is a simple account of the day-to-day exploration and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature' s events that kept him company.
Thursday, August 28 - Intrepid Descent
This documentary captures the classic backcountry skiing experience of Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington and explores the rich history of the ravine, which has been home to triumph and tragedy since the early 1920s. A present day narrative takes viewers from the daunting hike and climb up the Ravine to the exhilarating descent over the lip, while interviews with experts, meteorologists, and rare historical footage provide a broad and dynamic view of Tuckerman's.
Saturday, August 30 - North Country Moose
Join Alan Stearne as he dispels the "Bullwinkle" myth of the moose and explains the purpose of the moose's morphology- form following function. Stearne will also discuss the moose's life cycle from calves to cows and bulls, as well as behavior, disease, reproduction, and interaction with humans. Programs are free and open to the public. Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change. Events at Gorham's Medallion Opera House & Town Happenings Gorham Town Hall's Medallion Opera House (unless otherwise noted)
20 Park Street, Gorham (603) 466-3322 www.medallionoperahouse.orgFriday, August 15, 7pm - USFS Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Wilderness ActShowing American Values, American Wilderness, a film hosted by Christopher Reeve, with discussion to follow. For more information, contact White Mountain National Forest at (603) 536-6100. Saturday, August 30, 7:30pm - Big Moose Bach Fest VI Chamber Music, Triple Concerto, BWV 1044, for flute, violin and harpsichord
Sunday, August 31, 4:30pm - Big Moose Bach Fest VI Solo Cantata 170: Vergnügte ruh, Nicolas Garza, countertenor; Choral Works, Susan Ferré, director Friday, September 5, 7:30pm - Claude Bourbon 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. Saturday, August 16, 7:30pm - Mini-Moose Bach Event: Cousin in Art This one-person play by Charles S. Brown explores the emotions and thoughts of Bach's cousin and childhood companion, Johann Walther as he watches the meteoric rise of a genius beside him. Using the historic Hook and Hastings organ, Charles Brown will play the part of J. G. Walther. No tickets are required, but donations will be encouraged at the door. At Gorham Congregational Church, 143 Main Street, Gorham Sunday, August 17, 4:30pm - Mini-Moose Bach Event: Lecture and Recital "Bach as Lutheran" presented by organist and scholar Christopher Anderson, who has particular interests in early musical modernism, modern German history and philosophy, the organ's position in Western culture, and points of intersection between music and theology. At Randolph Church, Route 2, Randolph Friday-Sunday, August 29-August 31 - Big Moose Bach Fest VI Friday, 7:30pm - Reception and Lecture by Quentin Faulkner Anna Amalia of Prussia: her crucial role in the cultivation and propagation of JS Bach At Randolph Town Hall, 130 Durand Road, Randolph Saturday, 2:30pm - Organ works and Solo Cantatas (Coffee and Wedding) David Grogan, Nicolas Garza, and Lucy Tamez Creech, soloists At St. Kieran Arts Center, 155 Emery, Berlin Saturday, 7:30pm - Chamber Music, Triple Concerto, BWV 1044, for flute, violin and harpsichord At Gorham Town Hall, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park Street, Gorham Sunday, 4:30pm - Solo Cantata 170: Vergnügte ruh, Nicolas Garza, countertenor; Choral Works, Susan Ferré, director At Gorham Town Hall, Medallion Opera House, 20 Park Street, Gorham
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 Saturday, August 30, 2:30pm - Big Moose Bach Fest Concert Organ works and Solo Cantatas (Coffee and Wedding), with David Grogan, Nicolas Garza, and Lucy Tamez Creech, soloists. Presented in conjunction with Music in the Great Northwoods Upcoming performances include Inca Son: Music of the Andes Mountains, September 26; NH Symphony's Choral Ensemble: Colla Voce, October 26; Le Vent du Nord or Genticorum, a Quebec Heritage Band for Francofest 2014, November 2; Berlin Jazz, November 16; the 9th Annual Nutcracker Ballet, and, to end the year, beautiful Christmas Concerts by North Country Community Chorus on December 10, 12 & 14 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
August's Artist of the Month - Kim Beals
August's Author of the Month - Mystery Writer Jane Homes
Wednesdays, through August 13, 4pm - Summer Reading 2014: "Fizz, Boom, Read!"
Start logging Time Spent Reading to win great prizes June 25-August 18. Win a voucher for a free ticket to a Sea Dogs Game or a free cone at Dairy Queen just for signing up. The special guest series is for children age 4 and older, free and open to the public. Register online at http://conwaypubliclibrarysr.evanced.info
August 13 - Our Grand Finale celebrating a fun and busy summer of reading. "Bubbleology" with Claes Thelemarck of UNH Extension
Monday, August 18, 10:15am - Morning Book Group discusses The Given Day by Dennis Lehane. All are welcome to join this lively group for coffee and conversation. The Library's Morning Book Group meets on the third Monday of each month (usually). Stop by the Library to pick up a copy of the book to be discussed.
Tuesday, August 19, 6pm - Change Your Perception, Change Your World
Achieving Higher Levels of Consciousness
Wednesdays, through 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: Collect 3 stickers and a free book with every library visit, plus fun take-home activities that build the skills needed to become a reader.
August 20 - Final Session, to win stickers and free books, every Library visit from June 18-August 20
Wednesday, August 20, 4pm - Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Conway Public Library (all welcome)
Thursday, August 21, 6:30pm - Redstone Revisited, with Steve Swenson
A Power Point presentation with many visuals of Redstone in its heyday with the quarries in full production.
Saturday, August 23, 9:30am - Walking Tour of Redstone by Steve Swenson
An optional follow up to the August 21 Redstone evening program at Conway Library.
Tuesday, September 2, 4:30pm - The White Mountain Writers Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Bring a short piece to share out loud or come to listen and talk with other area writers. Feedback is given only upon request. All genres and ages welcome, including visitors. Potluck refreshments; the Library provides beverages. Call with any questions.
The Library offers an outreach program to day care facilities throughout the Town of Conway. Call to schedule the delivery of books, materials and/or live story times. These services are free.
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.
2014-2015 Met Opera Live in HD tickets are now on sale - Order online or call the box office. Season passes will be available from August 4-October 1; shows start in October. Buy a season pass and receive a free ticket to one of the '14-'15 operas of one's choosing.
Wednesdays, 7pm - 2014 Met Opera Summer Encores, featuring select performances from the groundbreaking Live in HD series
August 13 - Roméo and Juliette
The world's most famous love story comes to operatic life with the star-crossed young couple.
Arts Jubilee Summer Concert Series
Cranmore Mountain Resort Festival Stage
North Conway (603) 356-5543 or (800) Sun-n-Ski
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 Cranmore Mountain. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs; food and beverages available on the Deck at Zip's Pub with a full view of the stage, or bring a picnic supper (no alcohol, please). Headline concerts begin at approximately 7pm, with an early concert by area performers at 6pm. Arts Jubilee is a non-profit organization, and 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, August 14, 6pm - Roomful of Blues
The great Count Basie called them "the hottest blues band I've ever heard." Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card. The jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues & R&B performance will be hosted by WMWV 93.5's own Roy Prescott of The Blues Summit. The Valley's own blues band Mo' Blues will be featured at the early concert.
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, through August 15, 10am - Children's Summer Theater Series
Finish with an accompanying Storybook Trail story.
August 15 - Cinderella
Monday, September 1, 8:15am (start) - Memorial Hospital Kids' Fun Run at Story Land (before the park opens)
For kids up to 12 years old. All participants will receive a race t-shirt, a medal and a pass to Story Land to be used that day. Scholarships for Local MWV children are available from Memorial Hospital's 2014 Golf Tournament Support Student Wellness Program. www.believeinbooks.org/KidsFunRun.html
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 & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 10am-4pm - White Mountain Art & Artisan Festival
One of the Northeast's premier events for artists and artisans, the 2014 juried exposition should feature works by more than 40 artists presenting sculpture, glass and wood arts, ceramics, fiber arts, fine arts and jewelry for sale at all price points. Held in the park, there will be live musical performances throughout the weekend, in addition to children's arts & crafts. There will also be food and refreshments.
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
For more information, contact danceit@data-web.net
Home of Axis Dance Company. Classes for all ages and levels, preschool through adult, in the various styles and techniques of dance including: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Creative Movement, Pre-ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern, Movement Exploration, fitness and AIE Studio Workshops.
Thursday, August 21, 9:30am-1:30pm & 4-6pm - Class Registration
Adult & teen classes begin Wednesday, September 3, along with Axis Dance Company (intermediate level).
White Mountain Musical Arts presents Annual Bach Festival Saturday, August 23, 7:30pm and Sunday, August 24, 4:30pm
First Church of Christ, Congregational
White Mountain Highway, North Conway www.whitemountainbach.comWhite Mountain Musical Arts announces the presentation of the 26th Annual Bach Festival, featuring instrumental and vocal works of J. S. Bach and friends from the Baroque Period.
On Saturday evening, Ray Cornils, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland, Maine will be featured on the church's newly restored 1984 Moller Pipe Organ. Highlights of the evening will include Handel's Organ Concerto Op.4 No. 4, HWV 292 and Organ Concerto 6, HWV 294. Also included in the evening program will be a performance of Bach's Coffee Cantata (Cantata BWV 211) sung in English. The essence of this delightful work of art is a daughter who is ready for a suitable husband, but her father feels that she will be more successful if she gives up her coffee. The Festival concludes on Sunday afternoon featuring the renowned nonagenarian concert pianist, Frank Glazer, performing J. S. Bach's Orchestral Suite and more. Dr. Glazer has authored a book about performance and has released a wealth of recordings, in addition to receiving an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Bates College.
The weekend will include performances by the Festival Chorus, Orchestra and soloists. Returning for his seventh year as Festival Conductor, is Dr. Robert Lehmann, Director of String Studies, Associate Professor of Music and Artist Faculty in violin and viola at the University of Southern Maine School of Music. The Festival Chorus has been prepared for the fourth year by choral conductor, Dr. Paul McGovern, whose credits include a Master's and Doctoral degrees in Choral Conducting from Indiana University and who presently serves as chorus master for PORTopera and music educator at Portland High School.
First Church of Christ, Congregational is air-conditioned with parking available behind the church. Tickets will be available at the door. Additional information about the entire Bach Festival may be found at www.mwvevents.com/WMMABachPrograms.html. 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 World Fellowship Center Workshops and Cultural Events 368 Drake Hill Road (off Route 16), Albany (between Chocorua & Conway) (603) 447-2280 www.worldfellowship.org This secular, intergenerational, multicultural camp and conference center offers public educational events for adults as well as pay-for programming for people staying overnight or commuting by day. Varied lectures, workshops and performances; check website for program details. Meals served 8am, 12:30pm & 6pm. Overnight accommodations available. Check Facebook: www.facebook.com/World.Fellowship.Center
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 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. 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. 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. 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. |
CULTIVATE Dance Festival 2014
Thursday-Sunday, August 13-16
Bethlehem
www.cultivatedancenh.com
Watch the dance or JOIN the dance at Cultivate. Three world premieres will be unveiled in the tiny town of Bethlehem, NH this summer, as some of the most well-known contemporary dance makers and innovators create inspiring new works during their residencies at the Cultivate Dance Festival. Five companies will perform and teach at this year's festival, and three of them are making new works during the week leading up to the festival, now in its fifth year. The schedule also includes dance intensives and workshops for all abilities, a town-wide art walk, HORIZON, Bethlehem's first Screendance Festival, a Young Dancers Intensive and much more.
Of particular interest is Meet and Make, where Cultivate dancers and musicians, many of whom will have met only a few hours before the show, collaborate improvisationally to create a spontaneous performance right in front of the audience. Audience members get to pick names and numbers from a hat and determine which performers will create and perform a dance, right on the spot. Meet and Make is a free performance, held at the Town Hall Meeting Room in Bethlehem on Thursday, August 14 at 7:30pm. On Friday and Saturday, also at 7:30pm, audiences are treated to two different programs on the Colonial Theatre stage. Bounty and Harvest are evenings of dance works choreographed by this year's Cultivate artists, who hail from around the country and the world. Tickets to these mainstage performances can be purchased on the website or in person at the door.
To sign up for intensives and workshops, buy tickets to performances and to learn more about Bethlehem's very own international dance festival, visit the website.
Cultivate is presented in partnership with The Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire and with generous support from the the community, including an anonymous donor who has pledged to match dollar for dollar all donations made to Cultivate. To learn more about donating to Cultivate, visit www.cultivatedancenh.com/get-involved/donate/
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
August 13 - Wildlife in Motion
A naturalist from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will share myths and facts about how animals move, and will bring three live animals along to illustrate the discussion. The Science Center is the only institution in northern New England nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The program is interactive and designed to engage and educate audience members of all ages.
August 20 - Weather Wise and Otherwise
The weather is a favorite topic of discussion in New England, and we've all heard sayings like, "Red sky at night, sailor's delight." During the program, Mark Breen, senior meteorologist at the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, will discuss these sayings, or "weatherlore." Breen will talk participants through how such sayings have evolved over time and will look into their basis in sound scientific principles. Audience members will be invited to ask questions and share their own weather sayings following Breen's talk.
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.
The Frost Place Museum
Wednesday-Monday, July-September 15, 1-5pm
158 Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510
www.frostplace.org
The Frost Place is a permanent home and museum for poets and poetry at Robert Frost's former homestead, which sits on a quiet North Country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains. 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 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.
August 14, 4pm - Rebecca Foust, 2014 Resident Poet Reads at Dartmouth College
Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17 - The Poetics of Music: Frost Place Poets read to North Country Chamber Players Music
Capping off The White Mountain Music Festival's fabulous summer of collaborations, the North Country Chamber Players partner with poets from The Frost Place to bring the audience original verse inspired by the music on the program -- a true artistic dialogue and a fitting celebration to end a deeply inspiring summer. To reserve tickets, call (603) 444-0309
August 16, 7:30-9:30pm - Sugar Hill Meetinghouse in Sugar Hill
Poets: Maudelle Driskell, Executive Director of The Frost Place and Rebecca Foust, 2014 Dartmouth Poet in Residence at The Frost Place
August 17, 4-6pm - Haverhill Alumni Hall in Haverhill
Poets: Maggie Dietz & Todd Hearon
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.html
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.
Friday, August 15, before lunch - Sax Music, with Wayne Klingler
Monday, August 18, 8am - Trip on the scenic Lake Winnipesaukee Railroad
Enjoy a 2-hour train ride from Meredith that overlooks the picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee and other scenic views. While aboard, lunch will be served, which is included in cost. The train is also handicapped accessible.
Tuesday, August 19, 1pm - Line Dancing, with Billye
Wednesdays, August 20 and September 3, 1-2pm - Knitters Group
First and third Wednesday each month (usually).
Tuesday, August 26, 12:45pm - Phil Rivera sings Sinatra
Tuesday, August 26, 1:30pm - Bookworms Bookclub
Please read the book of one's choice and come with recommendations for future meetings.
Mondays, 1pm - Yoga (new members welcome)
Tuesdays, 10am - Art Class, with Rick Tilton (beginners welcome)
Wednesdays, 11am - Piano Music by Charles
Wednesdays, 3pm - Computer Classes (Call to sign up and to confirm dates)
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
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. Friday, August 15, 5pm - Sounds in the Sanctuary Concert Series: Cello Recital Charlie Powers of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in G major (BWV 1007). The Washington Post has described Powers' playing as "poised," elegant, supple of phrasing and mellow of tone." Light reception follows performance. This Friday afternoon concert series of musical delights is open to the community. Tickets at the door (cash & checks only, please). For detailed concert information, check the BHC website or contact Program Chair Martin Kessel at martink1937@gmail.com. Tuesday, August 19, 4-5pm - Books of Jewish Interest Discussion Group Bring a book to share or just come to enjoy the book conversation, led by Martin Kessel (martink1937@gmail.com). Open to the public; free admission. Thursday, August 21 - White Mountain Jewish Film Festival: Fill the Void (5:30pm) and A Walk on the Moon (8pm) Fill the Void the Venice Film Festival award-winner, was shot in the Haredi community in Israel. It explores a unique segment of Israel's religious population in a dramatic and emotional story, with fantastic performances. A light reception on the patio follows, then showing A Walk on the Moon, a love story set in the Catskills at the time of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair. Presented at The Colonial Theatre. Open to the public; tickets are available at the box office or at the door. For detailed film festival information check the BHC website, or contact Film Festival Chair Dorothy Goldstone at (917) 838-2646. Friday, August 29, 5pm - Sounds in the Sanctuary Concert Series: Solo Concert of Classical Guitar Music Gary Robinson presents works of Francisco Tarrega, Johann Sebastian Bach, Fernando Sor, Joaquin Malats, Isaac Albeniz, and Miguel Abloniz. Light reception follows performance. This Friday afternoon concert series of musical delights is open to the community. Tickets at the door. For detailed concert information, check the BHC website or contact Program Chair Martin Kessel at martink1937@gmail.com. Thursday, September 4 - White Mountain Jewish Film Festival: When Comedy Went to School (5:30pm) and Sweet Lorraine (8pm) Steve Gomer, director of Sweet Lorraine, will be the guest speaker. Presented at The Colonial Theatre. Open to the public; tickets are available at the box office or at the door. For detailed film festival information check the BHC website, or contact Film Festival Chair Dorothy Goldstone at (917) 838-2646. North Country Chamber Players: White Mountain Music Festival Saturdays, 7:30pm
Sugar Hill Meeting House
Route 117, Sugar Hill (603) 444-0309 (NCCP info) www.northcountrychamberplayers.org
North Country Chamber Players are world-renowned musicians from New York, Boston and Los Angeles who come together each summer to make music in the mountains.
August 16 - Poetics of Music, with Frost Place
Capping off a fabulous summer of collaborations, NCCP partner with poets from Frost Place Poetry Center to bring the audience original verse inspired by the music on the program -- a true artistic dialogue and a fitting celebration to end a deeply inspiring summer.
Tickets are available at the door or in advance on the website. For more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website. 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. Thursdays, through August 28, 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. Classes also available September 4-25, 9am-12noon, and in October & December.
Fridays, August 22, 6:30-8:30pm - Blissful Lines, with Jennifer Liang
Making "doodles" into art form. Blissful lines provides a fun and lighthearted way to relax and intentionally facilitate a shift in focus and perspective. It is sufficiently structured and organized, so that participants can enjoy and benefit from an activity that otherwise might be considered whimsical. Teen/Adult
Saturdays, August 16 & 23, 9am-12noon - Digital Imaging, with Karen Abbruscato
Adobe Photoshop is one most powerful digital imaging software choices available. Identify personal uses and learn methods for navigating Photoshop's evolving array of menus and tool applications. Discussion and demonstrations will include (but not be limited to) Image editing and manipulation, File formats, Resolutions, Scanning, Printing and Portfolios. This workshop is offered for those who have (or intend to purchase) their own digital cameras/scanners, laptops/ pads and Adobe Creative Suite software or just Adobe Photoshop. Lessons will be based upon needs and requests of attendees. Teen-adult
Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 10am-4:30pm - Let's Sugar Coat This: Torch Fired Enamels, with Anne Havel
Ever wanted to try enameling without a kiln? This is a low budget, low tech approach to enameling small objects or jewelry pieces that will leave participants with the skills to do this at home. Students will learn how to use liquid, transparent and opaque enamels, sgraffito techniques, and the use of all firing techniques, including the final firing, being under-fired to achieve the sugar/granular surface. Cold-connections, minimal soldering skills, metal and surface embellishments for piece(s) can be explored. Adult
Mondays, September 1-22, 6-8pm - Mixed Media Exploration, with Kristine Lingle
This course will cover a variety of mixed media techniques and mediums, including collage, paste paper, paint, stamps and stencils. Projects include cards, book covers, paper quilts and prayer flags. Each class will begin with a demonstration of technique. Most materials will be provided.
Tuesdays, September 2-October 7, 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, September 4-October 9, 6-9pm - Jewelry Fundamentals, with Jean Matray
Explore fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, forming and surface texture & finishing. Make a ring, a bracelet, earrings (and more). Each project builds on the techniques learned in the last class. This class can be taken repeatedly as students develop their skills and personal styles.
Tuesdays OR Thursdays, September 2- October 9, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, September 3 - October 8, 9am-12noon - Throwing/Handbuilding
From basic throwing and handbuilding skills, to creating advanced forms and applying surface designs. With Stephanie Marston or Alison Dodd, open to students with any level of experience. Teen-Adult 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. Saturday, August 16, 7:30pm - The Poetics of Music: Frost Place Poets read to North Country Chamber Players Music 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. 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. 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. 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.
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Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities
Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm: Margret & H.A. Rey Center, 37 Village Road, Town Square
Saturdays, 2-4pm: Curious George Cottage, 7 Noon Peak Road (next to WV Elementary School)
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 edition 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.
Wednesday, August 13, 9am - Water Watchers Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring
Volunteer with Water Watchers and conduct water quality monitoring using the same equipment state environmental scientists use, help the state meet federal water quality reporting requirements, and enjoy the company of friends and neighbors, for adults and youth ages 8+. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, May 28-October 22
Tuesdays, through August 19, 10am - Curious George Story Time and Adventure
Meet at the Curious George Cottage, listen to stories, then take an outdoor adventure walk along the CG nature trail to enjoy the trees and plants, and discover the creatures among them that fly, scurry, crawl and wriggle.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, through 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. 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. For families with youth ages seven and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. Both programs are free and open to the public.
Fridays, through August 22, 4pm - Curious George Story Time & Popcorn
Gather 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.
Saturday, August 23, 9pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights
Join staff 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.
Thursdays, through August 28, 3-4:30pm - Art Smart Kids
Are you a budding artist? Join art teacher, Gerie, and create a new project each week including drawing, painting, printmaking and card making. Maximum of 10 students. For ages 5 and up. Advance registration required.
Fridays, through August 29, 9-10:30am - Yoga Hikes
Friday, August 29, 8pm - True Wilderness: The Adirondack Mountains and the Trans-Adirondack Route, by Erik Schlimmer
Come see Erik's 100 best images from more than 20 years of Adirondack Park exploration, True Wilderness is a four-season showcase of the East's largest forest preserve. Guiding the stunning images is a narration of history, ecology and preservation.
The Friday night Tales & Trails from the Wilderness Lecture Series also includes:
October 10, 8pm - It's Not About the Hike by Nancy Sporborg & Pat Piper, two women over 50 climbing the 100 tallest mountains in New England. The presentation is an inspirational and motivational program about pushing oneself outside of comfort zones, overcoming fears, finding passion and living life to the fullest.
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).
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, through August 30, 9:30-10:30am - Yoga With Barb
Join Barbara Natichioni for Iyengar style yoga classes. Beginners welcome. Bring a mat or borrow one from Barbara.
September 1-13 - Meet the Rey Center's new Artist in Residence: NH Children's Book Illustrator, Marty Kelley
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.
Jean's Playhouse at North Country Center for the Arts & Touring Children's Theatre
34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln (603) 745-6032
www.jeansplayhouse.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 Papermill Theatre Company's professional mainstage actors. Classes in voice, dance, improvisation, playwriting, acting, makeup, stage combat, theatre games, arts & crafts, and more. All the courses are designed to be fun and contribute to creating the final performance. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered - feel free to sign up for just one session or enroll the kids in both for a full day of fun in the theatre. Classes run August 4-15 (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm); Final Performance on Saturday, August 16.
Through 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).
August 11-16 - Cinderella
Monday-Saturday, through August 16, 7:30pm - Spamalot
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls? The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards out of the 14 for which it was nominated.
Saturday, August 16, 2pm - Broadway Bound Summer Theatre Camp Performance
The Faeries, Knights & Magical Creatures grand finale performance plays. Come and see what Broadway Bound summer campers have been learning and working on during the annual theatre camp taught by Papermill Theatre Company pros.
Monday-Saturday, August 20-30, 7:30pm - The 39 Steps
Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. A man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick accent who says she's a spy. When he takes her home, she is murdered. Soon, a mysterious organization called "The 39 Steps" is hot on the man's trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale. Special Matinee on Wednesday, August 27, 2pm
Sunday, August 31, 7:30pm - Boston Stand-up Comedy Night
Don't miss a trio of hilarious Boston comics on the Jean's Playhouse stage, including Greg Boggis, Carolyn Plummer, and headliner Dave Russo.
Saturday, September 6, 7:30pm - Fall Kickoff Event
North Shore A Cappella singing quintet returns to Jean's Playhouse by popular demand to kick off the Fall portion of the Summer of Laughter season. Don't miss this, where the 2015 season will be announced and much more.
September 10-October 12 - Forever Plaid
This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on the way to their first big concert, and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was.
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
Currently on Exhibit - Local Photographer Chris Whiton
Chris captures the White Mountains through his camera and shares his love of photography and the natural beauty in the region's own backyard. Free and open to all.
Lincoln Public Library and Believe in Books Literacy Foundation present Storybook Trail
A fun, family literacy activity... take a walk along the trail, and read a children's story. Starting at the Loon Mountain Picnic area on Route 112, the story changes each Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 27, 5pm - Movie Night: Heaven is Real
Limited seating (call to reserve)
Mondays, 3-5pm - LEGO Club (preregister; for 6-12 year olds)
Wednesdays, 4-5pm - Italian Study Group
This group is open to anyone who would like to learn a language.
Fridays, 11am - Storytime
Participants will read stories, do a craft and socialize. This program is free and open to all. Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum & Lectures In the Village Shops (near Fratello's)
26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159 (Carol Riley)
The Museum features memorabilia from the J.E Henry era, early resort hotels, sawmills, Logging photos and equipment, local schools, yearbooks, Tourist attraction, and so much more. The Museum is a former church that was built by J.E. Henry in 1909. There is also 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 and there are numerous photos and early maps on display.
The Upper Pemi Historical Society has produced a beautiful cookbook in commemoration of Lincoln and Woodstock's 250th anniversaries, on sale at the museum, Lincoln Public Library and Fadden's General Store. These keepsake items will feed one's stomach and heart with many heritage recipes, some dating back to 1909, as well as current day recipes from local residents. All proceeds from the cookbook will go to the museum building renovation project.
Linwood Area Senior Center 194 Pollard Road, Lincoln (603) 745-4705 www.gcscc.org/linwood.html Located in the heart of New Hampshire's majestic White Mountains, you're sure to enjoy the special celebrations as well as the regular meals. Bring a friend and drop by for a delicious lunch, enjoy the programming, and find out how you can be a part of this great community effort.
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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.html
The Center includes a library, exercise equipment, shuffleboard, a piano and an organ, and space for other activities and continuing education programs. Horse Meadow Senior Center is open to all individuals, regardless of age. Why not call a friend, invite them to lunch at HMSC, and sit in on one of the many offered activities at the Center? Call Deb or JoAnne for more details.
Thursday, August 14, 9:30am - Designers' Place: Floral Arrangements, with Jane (all supplies provided)
Thursday, August 14, 11am - The Ed Larkin Old Time Contra Dance Group
Enjoy the period costumes, real "Old Time" music, the call of the Prompter, and the precision of the dancers, prompter and music. It is a first-hand glimpse of the past, an age of elegance.
Saturday, August 16, 11am-3pm - Grafton County Community Knit In
Calling all knitters and crocheters - join in a fun open house, where community members can gather to snack, relax, knit, crochet and learn about infant abuse prevention. The group's knitted or crocheted caps will be given to babies in November & December to help educate parents about the Period of PURPLE Crying, a normal but frustrating period of increased crying all infants experience in the first few weeks and months after birth.
Tuesday, August 19, 9:30-11am - Digital Camera & Photography Class
For anyone who needs help with the new digital point and shoot cameras with their many (and confusing) functions. Award-winning photographer Paul Anderson will conduct two photography classes. The first course will include the basics, including different types of digital cameras, storage devices for photos, accessories to go with the camera, learn the basic operations and functions of the camera, and how to take a better photo. The second class will take place in September. All levels welcome (donations welcome)
Thursday, August 27 - 14th Anniversary Celebration
Come for lunch and celebrate with us, with music by The Boyz and an anniversary raffle.
Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music
Mondays, 12:30pm - Designers' Place: Hearts & Hands Quilters
Tuesdays, 9am-2:30pm - Nifty Needlers
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group
Thursdays, 9am - Art Class, with Barb
North Country Chamber Players: White Mountain Music Festival
Alumni Hall
Haverhill (603) 444-0309 (NCCP info)
www.northcountrychamberplayers.org
North Country Chamber Players are world-renowned musicians from New York, Boston and Los Angeles who come together each summer to make music in the mountains.
Sunday, August 17, 4pm - Sunday Matinee: Poetics of Music, with Frost Place
Capping off a fabulous summer of collaborations, NCCP partner with poets from Frost Place Poetry Center to bring the audience original verse inspired by the music on the program -- a true artistic dialogue and a fitting celebration to end a deeply inspiring summer.
Tickets are available at the door or in advance on the website. For more information about the NCCP and their concerts, please visit the website.
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.
Orford Senior Center
Congregational Church
Dartmouth College Highway, Orford (603) 353-9107
www.gcscc.org/orford.html
You never know what might be happening at the Orford Senior Center, but you can be assured that the Tuesday lunch will be delicious and most likely there will be a neat program as well. It may be the local elementary school jazz band, a reading by an author or a talk by a local celebrity.
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Plymouth Area (and Statewide)
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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.html
Located in a beautiful, renovated railroad depot, the Center offers a continuous and full schedule of activities, and all are welcome.
Wednesday, August 13 - Wright Museum Trip
There are only a couple of seats remaining for this day trip, with a boxed lunch option, so sign up at the reception desk as soon as possible.
Wednesday, August 20, 11:30am - REAP
Angela of Genesis will be circulating in the dining room to explain the Referral Education Assist Program for Elders. No need to sign up ahead of time.
Thursday, August 28, 11am - End of summer Sock Hop/Cookout
Dig out that poodle skirt or favorite pedal-pushers, and join favorite DJs Rick & Maria from Center Stage Entertainment for another rockin' good time. The kitchen crew is hard at work planning a '50s diner-themed cookout and there is a rumor floating around that "Greased Lightning" might make an appearance if it doesn't rain (held rain or shine).
Monday, September 1 - Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2, 12:45pm - Book Discussion Group
Both regular and large print editions are available at the reception desk. Books are due back the day of the discussion, and the following month's selection will be available at the same time. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month after lunch. For more info, call Diane at 536-1204.
Saturday, September 6 - Town wide yard sale (tables available)
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
Wednesdays, 9:45am - Meditation
Thursdays, 10am - Crafters' Group (all crafts welcome)
Thursdays, 1pm - Memoir Workshop
Join the group for lots of fun and a great feeling of accomplishment. All are welcome.
Fridays, 9:30am - Country Line Dancing, with Joan Randlett
Participants will kick up their heels, have fun and exercise at the same time.
Friday, 11am-12noon - Plymouth Writers' Group
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Contemporary Art Exhibits
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-5pm
69 Maple Street (Route 113N), Center Sandwich (603) 284-7728
www.patricialaddcarega.com
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery exhibits art in all media by leading contemporary artists. The Gallery shows an eclectic collection of figurative and abstract work that focuses on originality and innovation. Located in a large barn built in 1825, the ample space provides an excellent venue for two- and three-dimensional work. To learn more, visit the website.
Wednesday, August 13, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Delanie Jenkins, "The New Hampshire Series"
An installation artist with a keen sense of observation presents an intricate and fascinating body of new work. Jenkins' work is grounded in the "collage aesthetic". Process is key to her work. Recent work addresses time, space and gesture using an overabundance of singular elements collaged on paper. Exhibiting through August 31
Friday, August 15, 5-7pm - Final Gallery Walk
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery, Surroundings Art Gallery, and The Sandwich Home Industries join the Corner House Inn in an evening of culture and cuisine.
Saturday, August 16, 10am - Artist's Talk: Delanie Jenkins, "The New Hampshire Series"
Join Delanie Jenkins for a morning of conversation about installation art.
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.
Wednesday, August 13, 5-7pm - Making a Necklace, with Suzan Gannett
Make a necklace by stringing beads on wire while looking at the overall design of color and size of beads. Students will learn how to crimp to finish their project. Materials will be provided at a cost. Class size: 3 min/8 max
Tuesday, August 19, 5-7pm - Sun Catcher Glass Class, with Lynn Haust
These glass catchers will sparkle and impress friends. Materials are included in the cost of the class. Class size: 3-7 students
Wednesday, August 27, 5-7pm - Make Your Own Earrings
In this class with Suzan Gannett, students will learn to make sterling silver earrings from start to finish, including making French wires and learning how to attach beads to the wires. Students will complete two sets of earrings. All materials are included in the cost of the class. There will be a variety of beads and semi-precious stones to choose from, and the class will also discuss how to use color and design to make a unique set of earrings. 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
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am - Open Spinning Table, with Polly Bartlett and Heather Baldwin
Participants get together with other spinners to work on their craft and enjoy each other's company.
New Hampshire Music Festival
Through August 14
Plymouth (603) 238-9007
www.nhmf.org
Tuesday evening chamber concerts, 8pm
Thursday & Saturday Festival Orchestra concerts, 8pm
Visit the website, www.nhmf.org/#!2014-season-brochure/csf4, or email info@nhmf.org for details. Buy tickets online at www.nhmf.org/#!tickets/ca13 or call the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535-2787, (800) 779-3869
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 2014-15 season are on sale for programs throughout the season. Call or visit the box office for a greater choice of seats and fewer fees, or buy online. Gift certificates available
Thursdays, through 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 the "Clothesline Exhibition" outside the theater. Call for tickets.
August 14 - Cinderella
The classic rags-to-riches story of a girl who dared to dream, a Fairy Godmother who makes it all possible, a very charming Prince, and one dazzling glass slipper.
Through August 14 - New Hampshire Music Festival
Thursday & Saturday Festival Orchestra concerts, 8pm
August 14 - Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 1
Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Bizet/Serebrier: Carmen Symphony
Márquez: Danzón No. 2
Tuesday evening chamber concerts, 8pm
Visit the website, www.nhmf.org/#!2014-season-brochure/csf4, or email info@nhmf.org for details. Buy tickets online at www.nhmf.org/#!tickets/ca13 or call the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535-2787, (800) 779-3869 NHMF information: (603) 238-9007
Upcoming Silver Series presentations include: Tig Notaro on September 27, The Sweet Remains on October 3, A Halloween Evening with John Astin on October 31, and Miss Tess and the Talkbacks on November 7.
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/
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.
August 15 - Middle Ground (Cindy Duchin & Peter Heimlich)
August 22 - Jill Ducsai
August 29 - Peter Lawlor
September 5 - Tom Fleischmann & Hans Stafford
Campton Historical Society Programs and Events
Thursdays, 9am-4pm
Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building)
529 Route 175, Campton (603)-536-5140
www.camptonhistorical.org
The building (1 mile north of Blair Bridge Road, Exit 27 off I-93) is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public. Program meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month except February, March and December.
Monday, August 18, 7pm - Reading the NH Landscape with a Walk Back in Time: The Secret of Cellar Holes
Northern New England is full of reminders of past lives: stone walls, old foundations, a century-old lilac struggling to survive as the forest reclaims a once-sunny dooryard. What forces shaped settlement, and later abandonment, of these places? Adair Mulligan explores the rich story to be discovered in what remains behind. See how one town has set out to create an inventory of its cellar holes, piecing together the clues in the landscape. Such a project can help landowners know what to do if they have archaeological sites on their land and help stimulate interest in a town's future through its past. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Contact: Judy Landry at 726-3081
Saturday, August 23, 9am - Cellar Hole Walk
Join Robert Mardin on a cellar hole walk off of Eastern Corners road. One that will be visited is the old cellar hole at the Henry H Southmayd place out east. It was part of the Gardner Spencer farm earlier on, and research is ongoing, with bits and pieces of the cellars uncovered, but looking for information back to earlier times to help tell the story. Meet at Campton Historical Society to carpool or follow to the actual starting place. Robert is packing a lunch and is going to keep going as long as people are willing. The plan is to go two miles up and down a dirt road. People can turn back and head down the road to fit their needs. Cars will be parked in a reasonable area. Beyond that point participants will be walking as larger 4x4 trucks are needed.
Rain date is Sunday August 24.
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
Tuesday, August 19, 7:30pm - Sky Watch (for all ages; registration requested)
Mondays, August 25 and September 8, 7pm - Community Knitters
All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month (usually, call to confirm). Contact: Nancy Conklin, (603) 707-6024
Tuesday, September 9, 6pm - Muslim Journeys, a Reading and Discussion Series with Filiz Otucu, PhD.
The library is hosting a book discussion group, a cumulative learning experience and participants will get the most out of it by attending all the sessions. Made possible through a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, in cooperation with the American Library Association.
Mondays, 10:30am - Come Read to Willow
Come in to read to resident therapy dog Willow, a good listener for any reluctant readers, young and old. Or just come in to say hi.
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm - Plymouth Area Chess Club
Online resources - Mango Languages can be accessed from home computers for Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. Please contact the Library for details.
Passes available to numerous museums & centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village, The Fells, Museum of NH History, Polar Caves, Shepherd-McAuliffe Discovery Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Wright Museum of WWII and Currier Art Museum, among others.
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.
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.
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
www.sandwichhistorical.org
The mission of the Sandwich Historical Society is to collect and preserve the material culture and historical record of the town of Sandwich, and to use these resources in service to the public through educational experiences and outreach to the community.
Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center Exhibits
Karl Drerup Art Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Saturday, 1-4pm
Silver Center for the Arts Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-6pm (and during performances)
Plymouth State University, Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2614
www.plymouth.edu/gallery/
A vibrant center of art, visual culture and new media, the Karl Drerup Gallery is located on the first floor of the Draper and Maynard Building at 17 High Street. Exhibitions range from traditional shows to contemporary trends. All gallery events are free and open to the public. Galleries are closed most PSU holidays. For gallery and exhibition information contact Cynthia Robinson at kdag.art@plymouth.edu.
Newfound Area Senior Center Programs & Events
Bristol United Church of Christ
15 Church Street, Bristol (603) 744-8395
www.gcscc.org/newfound.html
Tuesdays, 9:30am - Craft Group
Mascoma Area Senior Center Programs & Events
Church Street, Canaan (603) 523-4333
www.gcscc.org/mascoma.html
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/upper-valley.html
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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