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ArtsNorth Calendar
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Summer/Fall - Issue 149
September 12-October 8, 2014
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2014-15 School & Community Programs: If you'd like to help us bring the arts and the humanities to your school or community this year, please contact us! 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! A preview of our artist in residence programs this year (although we can always customize to meet your needs) is available here.
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Grant Seeker Info Session: The NH Charitable Foundation will host an information session for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund grant program on Thursday, September 25. Staff will review the grant guidelines and application process and take questions. The Tillotson Fund supports organizations that provide services in Coös County and bordering communities in New Hampshire and Quebec, Canada. The info session is from 10-11:30 a.m. at Northwoods Center for Continuing Education in Whitefield (8 Clover Lane). To register, contact Jean Clarke at 603-225-6641 ext. 1238.
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 to keep current on developments in this important work.
2014 Nonprofit Leadership Summit: Held on Friday, September 19 from 8:30-2:30pm in Concord, the theme of this year's summit is Re-Imagining Your Community, Re-Inventing Your Role, with keynote speaker Majora Carter. Learn more about the summit and register here.
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.
NEFA's 13th Annual Idea Swap
is November 13: The Worcester, MA swap is a wonderful place to network and share project ideas with organizations and artists from across New England. Early bird pricing through September 30th! Learn more here.
Seeking High School Students: Join our new youth arts program! We're bringing together like-minded students to work with great artists in the visual and performing arts and to pursue community service and leadership opportunities in local communities. Learn more here, or email us.
A Note to Businesses: As you put together your marketing plans, please consider a sponsorship or advertisement with AANNH. You'll receive recognition on our website, in our Program Book, on our posters (for sponsorships) and more. We are alway grateful for in-kind donations of food, housing and printing as well. Please email us to learn more - your support makes it possible for us to bring the arts into your local schools and communities!
We need you! We're looking for arts supporters to act as contacts and keep us informed about local developments. Want to help us make connections and form partnerships that make cultural programs of all kinds accessible to kids, elders, and everyone in between? 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.
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Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining
Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country
September signals back to school, resuming our regular routines and the anticipation of seeing our glorious autumn foliage later in the month. As you're out and about looking at the leaves or picking up school supplies for the kids, don't forget to schedule some time to enjoy one of the cultural events presented by our member organizations and partners. You can save yourself some time and get all the details right here!
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 October 9-November 5, is September 30.
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Our Fall Artist in Residence Programs Begin with Verandah Porche -- "Writing on the Land: exploring the nature of the place we live":
Our first artist in residence this fall is Vermont poet Verandah Porche, who will be working with students and community members September 29-October 1 and October 8-10 to explore attitudes and ideas about place -- the land and landscape we call home. In addition to a series of school programs, we will be offering readings, community workshops and discussions and a teacher workshop -- and Verandah will train interested students and community members in recording "told poems." The residency will focus on the Lincoln, Franconia/Bethlehem and Lancaster areas, but everyone interested is invited to participate. If you'd like to learn more and get involved, please email us.
Lida Winfield Returns: The amazing performance artist Lida Winfield returns to the North Country to present her dance/theater piece "In Search of Air" at the White Mountain School and to offer a series of integrated arts workshops in classrooms and community sites in mid-October. Email us for details or if you're interested in bringing her to your school or community!
WMNF Artist in Residence Update:
Susie O'Keeffe, our White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence, has completed her first stay in the Wild River Wilderness and will be returning several times to work on her project, exploring the role that contemplative practice and creativity play in the protection of the natural world. Learn more about Susie and her work here.
Professional Development Opportunities
Teaching Outside the Frame - Expanding Engagement with the Arts Workshop for Art Educators & Artists:
Join us on October 6 for a day with Beverly Naidus, activist, educator, writer, interdisciplinary artist and professor. What does it mean for art to be socially engaged? Can art help us find the vision to move through today's world? In this interactive and eye-opening workshop, Naidus will lead participants in an exploration of her exhibit at the Drerup Art Gallery and offer hands-on art-making, a walking meditation, and large- and small-group discussions on topics including engagement with the environment and media literacy. Learn more and register here for the workshop, a partnership between the Karl Drerup Art Gallery at Plymouth State University and the Arts Alliance.
Making Connections: Using Drama & Storytelling Across the Curriculum is a workshop for K-12 educators with Genevieve Aichele, founder and director of the NH Theatre Project. Held at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham from 8:30 am. to 3 pm. on Tuesday, October 21, this free workshop will demonstrate how teachers in all grades and subject areas can use techniques of applied drama to unleash the power of personal stories and make connections between our own stories and the larger stories of history. The workshop will equip educators with techniques and activities to help students incorporate personal stories into both written narrative and spoken word, to animate history in the classroom, and to use theatre to discover commonality and connections among people. Representatives of local theaters are also invited to participate. The program is a partnership between the NH Humanities Council, the NH Theatre Project, and the Arts Alliance. To learn more and register, please click here.
"Early Bird Deadline" for NH Arts Education Partnership Conference Is Monday, September 15:
This acclaimed conference takes place October 31 to November 2 at the Barbara Harris Conference Center in Greenfield, NH. Presented by the NH State Council on the Arts in collaboration with the Arts Alliance and other partners, it includes dozens of great workshops, including a 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. Other highlights include a community mosaic mural and a talk by NH Poet Laureate Alice Fogel and photographer Alexandra de Steiguer. Take advantage of early-bird registration (prices are lowest through September 15) and reserve your top choice workshops here.
2015 Write Now! Conference Set for March 21:
We're excited that Donalyn Miller, author of The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child and Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits, will be the speaker at this year's Write Now! conference on March 21, 2015. She'll speak to K-12 educators on writing about reading, including all of the online work she does to connect students to readers all over the world. Registration is only $25 -- free for SAU 9 teachers and Conway community members. The conference is presented as part of the Arts Alliance's ongoing partnership with the Conway School District. Register here!
Poetry Out Loud:
Registration is now open for this year's Poetry Out Loud competition. The deadline to sign up is November 1st, and this year's competition is limited to the first 40 schools who register. Learn more here!
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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). JoAnn Boydston is the artist of the month at the ISHC and Pat Klinefelter is the artist of the month at the UCVH. CRAG members JoAnn Boydston and Pat Klinefelter are exhibiting at the Great North Woods Interpretive Center.
CRAG members also display at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. For more information about exhibits and schedules, please contact Michele Johnsen at 237-5500 or art@michelejohnsen.com; Deb Sargent at (603) 538-6678 or debsargent@excite.com; Fran Bigney at 237-5208 or Francine@ncia.net.CRAG's Second Annual Silent Auction at the gallery at Fiddleheads gives people the opportunity to bid on works of art members, and is ongoing until October 17. People can bid on photos, paintings and a two night stay at Jackson's Lodge on Lake Wallace by going to our gallery at Fiddleheads in Colebrook. A photo of the works of art is available on our Facebook page or website. Thursday, September 18, 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. 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 (Deb 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.
Saturday, September 27, 10am-4pm - Errol Heritage Day & Professional Lumberjack Competition
Help the Town of Errol celebrate its rich history! Fall foliage helicopter rides, vendors, bake sale, raffles, bounce house, games for the children and more. A wonderful event for the whole family. The foliage will be just about or at peak - what a spectacular time to be in The North Country. Sponsored by The Errol Heritage Commission, entrance is free for all ages. 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. |
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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.
AMC Kicks Off White Mountain "Artist-in Residence" Program
Recalling the celebrated 19th-century tradition of White Mountain "plein air" painting, the AMC is bringing back the Artist-in-Residence program to the historic Crawford Notch location of its Highland Center Lodge. Two New England artists will be the first to walk in the footsteps of Frank Henry Shapleigh, the famed White Mountain School of Art landscape painter who once resided at the former site of the Crawford House grand hotel. The AMC has since restored the original Shapleigh Studio, which was built in 1880 and is now listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. Much like in Shapleigh's heyday, Crawford Notch's newest Artists-in-Residence will share their creative talents with the Highland Center Lodge's guests and visitors. In addition to offering a number of free activities, such as talks, demos and exploratory hikes, the artists will also host multi-day workshops during their extended stays. This fall's Artist-in-Residence program will focus on the art of "plein air" outdoor landscape painting, inspired by the early works of the White Mountain School of Art. Visit AMC's Fall Guide for full details and to register for upcoming Artist-in-Residence workshops: www.outdoors.org/fallguide.
September 28-30 - Workshop Instruction with Artist-in-Residence Christopher Volpe: "White Mountain Oil Painting"
Christopher Volpe specializes in American landscape oil painting, and his works are shown at numerous galleries. In addition to teaching workshops and classes, he also writes for several arts and humanities blogs as well as the magazine Art New England. Weeks Historic Site Programs Saturday & Sunday, through October 13 (Columbus Day), 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. 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. 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. |
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, September 19, 7:30pm - Jose Lezcano, Latin Guitarist St. Kieran Celebrates Arts, Creativity & Cultural HeritageMonday-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. Friday, September 26, 7pm - Inca Son
Performing the exciting & authentic music of the Andes Mountains Upcoming performances include: 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 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.
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. 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/ All events are free to the public. Donations to help defray costs are appreciated.
Music in the Great North Woods
Venues in Gorham, Berlin, Lancaster and Randolph
(603) 466-2865 or (603) 326-3242 (information)
www.MusicGNW.org
Music in the Great North Woods promotes and supports classical music in New Hampshire's North Country in new, as well as existing, venues. During the summer months, the non-profit organization sponsors a Master Organ Recital series and the Big Moose Bach Fest, with visiting musicians of international stature. Call, visit the website or email for detailed schedules and more information. Events are open to the public, with donations benefiting the entire series of concerts sponsored by Music in the Great North Woods.
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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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.
Currently exhibiting - 12th Annual White Mountain Art Sale
Featuring White Mountain scenes by 19th century artists and selected landscapes by the best contemporary artists. Included will be ten paintings (6 Shapleigh) being sold from the Society's collection. The Society wishes to enhance its collection and will be seeking to buy suitable replacements. Most of the consigned paintings and maps have already been hung at the Society's Museum and can be seen now during the museum's open hours, and on the website with images and prices (www.jacksonhistory.org/artshow.html). For information on how to consign a 19th century painting, call or email Warren Schomaker at the Historical Society.
Friday, September 12, 5-7pm - White Mountain Art Reception
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
Monday, September 15, 10:15am - Morning Book Group discusses
My Name Is Mary Sutter
by Robin Oliveira. 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 6:30pm -
Susan B. Anthony, the Invincible!
Arrested, tried and convicted for voting in the 1872 presidential election, Miss Anthony became the symbol of the struggle for women's suffrage. Her self-deprecating humor and keen intellect allowed her to spar with legislators and newsmen as well as fellow abolitionists and suffragists. Witness her involvement in the Anti-Slavery Society, the Civil War, the 14th and 15th amendments, and hazardous trips to WY, CA, OR and the White House. Caricatured, criticized and threatened, Miss Anthony never wavered. She spent 50 years working for equal rights and continued to insist, "Failure is Impossible." Sally Matson portrays Anthony in this living history NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Eileen Brochu, 447-1814
Monday, September 29, 6:30pm -
Braving the Middle Ground: Stories of Pre-Revolutionary Northern New England
The stories we hear from our families tell us who we are and how we should view the world. What tales shaped New England identities in the 17th and 18th centuries? In this performance, storyteller/historian Jo Radner juxtaposes Native American oral traditions and stories told by her own New England ancestors to reveal a complex colonial "middle ground" in which English settlers and Native peoples saw one another as defenders and trespassers, pursuers and refugees, relatives and aliens, kind neighbors and ruthless destroyers. This NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public, is an adjunct to One Book One Valley 2014.
Tuesday, October 7, 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.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am -
Fall Story Times
Older siblings and guests are always welcome. No registration necessary. Free and open to the public.
Tuesdays for 2-year-olds and Thursdays for 3 & 4-year-olds
Age appropriate stories, songs and action rhymes, with crafts on Thursdays
Wednesdays for Babies - Children under 2 enjoy simple books, songs and action rhymes.
The Library offers an outreach program to day care facilities throughout the Town of Conway. Call to schedule the delivery of books, materials and/or live story times. These services are free.
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events
100 Acre Wood
Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs to the parking area
41 Observatory Way, Intervale (603) 356-9980
www.believeinbooks.org
Believe in Books is on FaceBook and Twitter. Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate BIBLF memberships available. Member benefits include: free Polar Express lottery entry, merchandise discount, monthly members-only Polar Express ticket drawing. Those who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events can call or email carrie@believeinbooks.org.
Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-4pm. Enjoy 8K of running, walking and biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood.
Volunteers Needed for Outreach Reading and Character Breakfasts
Join in to read to the preschoolers or to dress up as Olivia or Pooh. Anyone who would like to read or dress up as a character can call or contact Gina at gina@believeinbooks.org. Anyone who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events, can call or email carrie@believeinbooks.org or aimee@believeinbooks.org.
Beginning September 15 - Outreach Reading
The new school year is upon us and we will again be heading out on the road with our Outreach Reading Program! As always, we are looking for volunteers to fill the roles of our reader or dress as our costumed character. Times vary depending on the day.
Theater in the Wood
Friday, September 26, 7:30pm - The American Rogues
Stay tuned to our website and Facebook for an exciting deal on this show.
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 Friday-Sunday, September 19-21 - White Mountain Mushroom Foray Weekend Retreat
For folks new to the mushroom world or club members: learn to protect mushroom habitat and to identify, photograph, dye with, and enjoy wild mushrooms. Talks and guided walks on site coordinated by Lawrence Millman, with Robert Blanchette, Dr. Rosalind Lowen, Renée Lebeuf, Joe Warfel, Susan Goldhor, Kay Fairweather and William Neill. Additional off-site early-bird foray Friday afternoon. Limited to 80 registrants.
Thursday-Sunday, September 25-28 - Silent Meditation Retreat
Nancy Mujo Baker of No Traces Zendo and Conway Sangha. Open to meditators with rigorous retreat experience in Zen tradition and permission of the teacher. Contact: skelton603@yahoo.com
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 through October 11. Buy a season pass and receive a free ticket to one of the '14-'15 operas of your choosing. Upcoming performances include Macbeth on October 11, Le Nozze di Figaro on October 18, Carmen on November 1, Il Barbiere di Siviglia on November 22, and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg on December 13.
Mount Washington Valley Band Seeks New Members (603) 356-2096
www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Washington-Valley-Band/199144076802813 The Mount Washington Valley Band is a traditional, New England community band, playing all types of music in the Valley for over 40 years. Alumni and new members are needed. Some loaner Instruments are available. Ages 12 & up - seniors and new members are welcome; call or email prgage@msn.com. White Birch Books Events Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm
2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200 www.whitebirchbooks.com 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 & Thursdays, 5:30-6pm & 6-7pm - 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, 3:30pm - 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. |
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, September 12, 5pm - Guest speaker Diana Mara Henry, photojournalist, researcher and photographer, will present her new book, "The Man and the Book ~ The Memoirs of Andre Scheinmann: A Hero's Journey." Diana Mara Henry's presentation reveals the exploits of the remarkable Andre Scheinmann, freedom fighter, soldier, concentration camp prisoner and kapo, and spy, from his teen years in Germany and France, to adulthood, survival and liberation in 1945. Open to the public. Admission free.
Tuesday, September 16, 4pm - Books of Jewish Interest Discussion Group
Book lovers are welcome to join any or all of the meetings of the Books of Jewish Interest (BJI) Club. No assigned books. Just bring a book you would enjoy recommending to other readers-or just come to enjoy the book chatting. Open to the public. For information, contact Martin Kessel at martink1937@gmail.com.
The Frost Place Museum Events & Readings Wednesday-Monday, through October 13, 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. Through its closing on October 13, The Frost Place is offering a 2-for-1 admissions fee to local residents in surrounding towns.
Saturday, September 13, 11am-2pm - Poetry in the Park Join us for our second annual Poetry in the Park event. Spread out on the green with a blanket or chair and listen to poetry readings and live music, participate in conversations with our featured readers, perform some of your own poetry at our open mic, book signings, and more. Schedule:
11am - New Hampshire Poet Laureate Alice B. Fogel
11:15am - J. Kates
11:30am - James Fowler
11:45am - Rodger Martin
12noon - Lunch Intermission, with Music by Sarah Nelson
12:20pm - Open Mic
1pm - Maudelle Driskell
1:15pm - John Perrault
1:30pm - B. Eugene McCarthy
1:45pm - Henry Walters
This event is free and open to all, and you can join the event on Facebook. Sign up for the open mic will begin at 11am. Held at Greeley Park Bandshell, 100 Concord Street, Nashua. For questions, please email kirsty@hobblebush.com.
Friday, September 19, 4-7pm - Representatives from The Frost Place will be at the Littleton Food Co-op during Pizza and a Partner Night 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. Tuesday, September 16, 1pm - Line Dancing with Billye
Wednesday, September 17, 1-2pm - Knitters Group
First and third Wednesday each month (usually).
Tuesday, September 30, 1pm - Bookworms Bookclub discusses Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
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) RSVP Knitters - Call for dates and times 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 Currently on Exhibit - Boyan Moskov
Moskov's ceramic work is at the fine art end of the craft spectrum. He is one of the most innovative and prolific potters in the League, endlessly pushing the boundaries of ceramic art. He is constantly experimenting and innovating, challenging the clay, the glazes, the firing process and design. 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. Saturday, September 20, 10am-2pm - Family Enameling, with Lucy Golden
Enameling is the age-old art of fusing colorful glass to metal. In this class students will be introduced to techniques of sifting, using stencils and sgraffito, among others. Millefiori beads, silver wire and foil can be added as accents. Students will have at least one finished piece by the end of the day. This is a family class, parents must accompany their child(ren). There will be a lunch break. Ages 8+
Thursdays, through September 25 OR October 2-23, 9am-12noon - 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 December 4-18, 9am-12noon.
Mondays, through September 29, 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.
Saturday, October 4, 10am-4pm - Workshop: Raku, with Alison Dodd
Explore the Raku firing process and learn about its exciting possibilities. In this day-long workshop, we will do standard raku firing along with some naked raku and aluminum foil saggar firing if time permits. Glazes will be supplied. Students should bring their own pots to fire, including some that have been treated with terra sigillatta. Class is off site in Franconia, with directions at sign-up.
Mondays, October 6-27, 6-8pm - Oil Painting, with Kristine Lingle
In this 4-week course, students will learn basic oil painting techniques to create small still-lifes of fruits and vegetables, with an emphasis on color, value and composition. Each class will begin with a demonstration of technique. A materials list will be provided upon registration.
Tuesdays, through 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
Tuesdays OR Thursdays, through October 9, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, through 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
Wednesdays, through October 8, 6-9pm - Digital Photography, with Karen Abbruscato
Explore digital photography in relation to fine art. Students will be introduced to the basic technology necessary for the production of their art work, as well as learning about the visual arts, how to look at and critique photography. Bring your own experience, problems and questions. Enhance your abilities to find solutions which express and expand your creative ideas. Teen-Adult
Thursdays, through 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. This class can be taken repeatedly as students develop their skills and personal styles.
Fridays, through October 10, 9am-12noon - Color Theory & Design, with Karen Abbruscato
Learn how to use color creatively and effectively in any medium. Practice color mixing and comprehend color relationships. Students will create wide spectrum palettes and design projects using only red, yellow, blue and white. 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. Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre 2050 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.bethlehemcolonialtheatre.org
Saturday, September 20, 8pm - Le Vent du Nord
Le Vent du Nord are clearly not short of inspiration. The Québec quartet's infectious take on French-Canadian roots music has brought them worldwide attention... riding the crest of a wave.
Saturday, September 27, 8pm - Martin Sexton
Sexton's music blends many genres of American music, including soul, gospel, country, rock, blues and R&B. One of the most talked-about arrivals on the "new folk" acoustic music scene, the guitarist, singer and songwriter has an amazing vocal range and makes effective use of it on his recordings and in his live shows. Unlike so many other contemporary singer/songwriters, his vocal style can be described as truly soulful, combining the best qualities of singers like Van Morrison, Al Green, Aaron Neville and Otis Redding.
Thursday, October 2, 8pm - Dar Williams
A veteran of the New England folk scene, Williams emerged nationally in the mid-1990s, winning fans with her idiosyncratic songwriting, acerbic wit and lovely voice. Since The New Yorker described Dar Williams as "one of America's very best singer-songwriters," she has found herself sharing the stage with such artists as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patti Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Joan Baez. The 2012 release of In the Time of Gods features some of the richest music and most evocative writing of her career.
Thursday, October 9, 7:30pm - National Theatre Live in HD, Encore Presentation: Medea
In Euripides' powerful tragedy, Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she's left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day's grace. It's time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear.
Sunday-Tuesday, 7:30pm; Wednesday, 5:30pm (2 for 1 night); Friday & Saturday, 5:30pm & 8pm - Movies
Check website for detailsSugar 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. 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. Programs & Events at The Rocks Estate Open daily, year-round Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373 www.therocks.org
Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests, The Rocks is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing and snowshoe trails. Bretzfelder Park, Prospect Street in Bethlehem, is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and several picnic sites.
Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks and visit the Maple Museum, housed in one of many carefully restored historic buildings on the Estate. The museum includes a collection of historic and modern tools used in sugaring. A video played inside the sugar house provides a virtual tour of the springtime sugaring process.
The extensive trails system at The Rocks is open daily, year-round, from dawn until dusk. Leashed pets are welcome to accompany their people on the trails. For visitors using their smart phones, The Rocks also offers a Mobile Tour, where visitors may learn more about the history of the Estate, modern day conservation and management practices there, and the different types of Christmas trees grown on the farm. Select Wednesdays, 7pm - Bretzfelder Park Programs These free programs are part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series, owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (www.forestsociety.org). All are welcome. 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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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.
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. Special Matinees on September 14, 17 and 24.
September 17-October 19 - Greater Tuna
What do Arles Struvie, Thurston Wheelis, Aunt Pearl, Petey Fisk, Phineas Blye and Rev. Spikes have in common? In this hilarious send-up of small town morals and mores, they are all among the upstanding citizens of Tuna, Texas' third smallest town.
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
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.
Thursday, September 18, 7pm -The Abolitionists of Noyes Academy
In 1835, abolitionists opened one of the nation's first integrated schools in Canaan, NH, attracting eager African American students from as far away as Boston, Providence and New York City. Outraged community leaders responded by raising a mob that dragged the academy building off its foundation and ran the African American students out of town. New Hampshire's first experiment in educational equality was brief, but it helped launch the public careers of a trio of extraordinary African American leaders: Henry Highland Garnet, Alexander Crummell and Thomas Sipkins Sidney. Dan Billin plumbs the depths of anti-abolitionist sentiment in early-nineteenth-century New England, and the courage of three young friends destined for greatness. Presented through a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council; free and open to all.
Wednesday, September 24, 5pm - Movie Night
All are welcome. Please call to reserve your seat, as space is limited, and inquire to the film showing
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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.
4th Annual White Mountain Storytelling Festival
Friday-Sunday, September 26-28
Waterville Valley Town Square
Waterville Valley (603) 236-8688
www.NHStorytelling.org
New Hampshire Storytelling Alliance presents this year's White Mountain Storytelling Festival, featuring Odds Bodkins and storytellers from around the US and New England. This event begins Friday, September 26, at 7:30pm with Ghost Stories in the Town Square. Saturday finds storytelling enthusiasts with many opportunities to hear stories from a variety of tellers. Combined with the annual Chili Cook Off and music in the Square at 12noon, WMSF brings laughter and wonder as you hear storytellers from across the region and as far away as Maryland and Illinois. Saturday all day events include Raising Voices Concert at 11am, Odds Bodkin will be doing a program for families at 2:30pm, children's program at 4pm with Mike Lockett & Joey Talbert, and adults program 4pm with Andy Davis & Lani Peterson. Saturday's program ends with Odds Bodkin telling stories to adults and older kids at 7:30pm. The weekend Storytelling events end with Sacred Stories Concert at 9:30am on Sunday, September 28. Visit website for more information and advance registration.
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.
Friday, September 19 - Center closed for Employee Recognition Day
Tuesday, September 23, 9:30-11am - Digital Camera & Photography Class
Do you need help with the new digital point and shoot cameras out on the market now, DSLR cameras that have so many functions it makes your head spin? Award-winning photographer Paul Anderson will help with the basics, including different types of digital cameras, storage devices for your photos, accessories to go with your camera, learn the basic operations and functions of your camera, and how to take a better photo. All levels welcome (donations welcome).
Friday, September 26, 11:30am - Spend the day at Windy Ridge Orchard & The Vineyard at Seven Birches
Please join us at the winery for a tasting. While you are there, take a stroll through the orchard, browse through the country gift shop, pick your own fruits & enjoy lunch at the Cider House Cafe, all while taking in the beautiful view. See Michelle to sign up and pre-order your meal.
Tuesday, September 30, 9:30am - Designers' Place: "One-of-a Kind" Cards, with Jeannie
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
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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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.
September 12 - The Sweetbloods (Phil & Janet Sanguedolce)
September 19 - Jonathan Sarty
September 26 - Middle Ground (Cindy Duchin & Peter Heimlich)
October 3 - Tim Hazelton & David Young
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.
Saturday, September 13, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: "In the Company of Dogs"
Freeborn's paintings convey the motion, shape and appreciation she has for the animal. The use of under paintings, thinning mediums and thick over painting, allows her to use the canvas to sculpt her subjects in an unconventional form. Having grown up with Labrador Retrievers, her subject matter has been a constant throughout her life, reminding us of the special bond we form with our animals. A portion of the sales will be donated to the New England Lab Rescue in Kennebunk, Maine, which serves Maine, New Hampshire and the greater New England area. Exhibiting through September 30
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, September 15, 7pm - Copper Basin 300 Mile Sleddog Race... one of Alaska's toughest races!
Sub-zero temperatures, strong winds, little sleep and ice road trucking. Lidia Dale-Mesario (of Valley Snow Dogz fame) was invited to be part of Aliy Zirkle's team this past January. Aliy and her husband, Allen Moore, are two of the world's leading sleddog racers and experts on long distance racing. Aliy is a New Hampshire native who followed her dream and moved to Alaska 20 years ago. Lidia was Aliy's handler along with her friend Christine, both responsible for getting Aliy through the race. The experience was a great insight into the lifestyle and year-round dedication to being one of the world's top competitors. Refreshments will be served.
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 Artists
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.
Wednesdays, through October 1, 10am-12noon - Chair Caning for Beginners
Bring your own chair that needs a new seat for caning, from start to finish in 5 sessions with John Worthington. Take home a finished chair you can be proud of.
Tuesday & Thursday, September 16 & 18, 5-7pm - Kiln-Fired Glass Pendants: Dichroic Glass Pendants
This fast-paced two session class with Lynn Haust will give you a chance to explore kiln fired glass and many of the techniques that make melting glass so exciting. Create several kiln-fired pendants, working with clear and black dichroic glass. In the first class we will be cutting the glass and then fusing the glass into one large block. In the second class you will be cutting and shaping the glass into the final shapes. You will learn several techniques of glass cutting including cold working, to shape the glass pendants. The glass will then be fired a second time to fire polish your glass pendants. Get ready to work hard and have fun. Due to firing and annealing times your pieces will be fired off site and returned to Artistic Roots for pick up. Ages: 15+ Class size: 4 min/8 max
Wednesday, September 17, 5-7pm - Russian Spiral Bracelet, with Suzan Gannett
This is a stitch that is used to create beautiful bracelets. The design varies with the beads that you use. Bring your own materials or purchase a kit. Class size: 3 min/6 max
Monday, September 22, 5-7pm - Open Beading Table, with Suzan Gannett & Lynn Haust
Open to all at no cost
Monday, September 22, 5-7pm - Sun Catcher Glass Class, with Lynn Haust
These glass catchers will sparkle and impress your friends with your creativity. Materials are included in the cost of the class. Class size: 3-7 students
Tuesday, September 23, 5-7pm - Make Your Own Earrings
In this class with Suzan Gannett, you will learn to make sterling silver earrings from start to finish. You will learn to make French wires and how to attach beads to the wires. You will complete two sets of earrings. All materials are included in the cost of the class. You will have a variety of beads and semi-precious stones to choose from. We will also discuss how to use color and design to make a unique set of earrings. Class size: 3 min/8 max
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.
Pease Public Library Programs & Events
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm
1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616
www.peasepubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, September 17, 5:30-7:30pm - Teen Night
Wii and Duct Tape Crafts- Please bring snacks to share, Wii games and nunchucks. 6th grade and up.
Friday, September 19, 3:30-5pm - Grade 3-5 Afternoon
We will have a rainbow loom, duct tape, Wii and other board games available. For those in grades 3-5 only, please.
Monday, September 22, 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
September 23-November 7 - Fall Storytime
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:15am - Storytime for Toddlers (ages 0-3)
Join us for singing, dancing, finger plays, rhymes and of course books. Registration required.
Tuesdays, 1:30pm and Wednesdays, 10:15am - Storytime for Preschool (ages 3-6)
Join us for books, some fun song to get the sillies out, and a craft. Registration required.
Thursdays, 10:15am - Music with Miss Becky (ages 0-6)
Join Miss Becky for a music and movement group. Sing songs, read books, and dance. Registration required.
Monday, September 29, 6pm - Make an Apple Pie, with Wicked Good Bakery
Come join us to learn how to make apple pie at our kickoff event for the Lakes Region Read of Rebecca Rule's "Live Free, Eat Pie" book. Rebecca will be discussing her book on November 2 at 2pm, at the Inter-Lakes High School. Other Plymouth events may include pie baking for Meals for Many (at the Plymouth Congregational Church).. Please try to bring the following items for this free class: large bowl, measuring cups & spoons, rolling pin, mixing spoon & butter knife. Registration requested
Tuesday, October 7, 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. Also meets October 28 and December 2
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.
Eagle Pond Authors' Series at Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-ARTS
www.plymouth.edu/silver/events/eaglepond.html
Named for the ancestral home that has inspired much of his work, this series honors Donald Hall and brings to campus some of the most widely read and revered authors to the PSU campus.
Thursday, September 18, 7pm - April Bernard April Bernard's first book, Blackbird Bye Bye was chosen as the winner of the 1989 Walt Whitman Award from the Academy of American Poets, commended for its utter lack of apology: "The wit here is corrosive, the ear faultless, the raised voice one to which we cannot but listen." Her other acclaimed books of poetry include Romanticism, Swan Electric and Psalms. She is also the author of the novels Pirate Jenny and Miss Fuller. She teaches at Bennington College and serves as the Director of Creative Writing at Skidmore College. Thursday, October 9, 7pm - Henri Cole Henri Cole has published eight collections of poetry, including Middle Earth, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. He has received many awards for his work, including the Jackson Prize, the Kingsley Tufts Award, the Rome Prize, the Berlin Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Lenore Marshall Award. His most recent collection is Touch, and a new book, Nothing to Declare, is forthcoming. He teaches at Ohio State University and is poetry editor of The New Republic. All readings are free and are followed by a reception and book signing at Smith Recital Hall. Advance tickets are not necessary but recommended to ensure admission. Information about the Eagle Pond Authors' Series is available from series director Diane Jeffrey.
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
Sunday, September 21, 1pm - Trio Veritas plays Shostakovich
New Hampshire Music Festival artists Sasha Callahan (violin) and her husband Leo Eguchi (cello) join Dan Perkins (piano) in performances of the piano trios of Dmitri Shostakovich. The first trio was composed when Shostakovich was 17 and in love, while the second, more dark and edgy, was written two decades later under Soviet scrutiny. Smith Recital Hall
Thursday & Friday, September 25 & 26 at 8pm and Saturday, September 27, 2pm - PSU Theater: Living in the Moment
Actress Elizabeth Daily and pianist Allan DiBiase offer an engaging, enlightening and innovative evening of Poetry and Textural Music that includes Ms. Daily performing dramatic readings of poetry, ranging from the contemplative to the comedic, accompanied by Dr. DiBiase on the piano. Included are works by Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Jane Kenyon and Liz Ahl. Experience and celebrate the innumerable moments that define the complexity, challenges and memorable times of our lives. Smith Recital Hall
Saturday, September 27, 8:30pm - Tig Notaro
Tig Notaro is an offbeat stand-up comic best known for her appearances on the late-night TV talk show circuit. Her story on This American Life about repeatedly running into '80s pop icon Taylor Dane won her many fans even before she recorded the best-selling comedy album of the year. Her distinctive deadpan style has garnered appearances on many television shows including The Office, Community and Conan. Tig's upcoming project with Showtime, "Knock Knock, It's Tig Notaro," follows Tig as she performs in the actual homes, barns and cul-de-sacs of selected fans across the country.
Friday, October 3, 8pm - The Sweet Remains
An unusual band on today's music scene; three gifted and charismatic singer-songwriters, each of whom contribute to the writing and three part harmonies that define the band's sound. When Rich Price, Greg Naughton and Brian Chartrand met for a chance jam-session, the three instantly recognized a musical blend and kinship. Their songs easily appeal to fans of modern folk-rockers, while their lush harmonies harken back to super groups like Crosby, Stills and Nash, the Eagles and Simon & Garfunkel. At Smith Recital Hall. www.thesweetremains.com
Tuesday, October 7, 7pm - Jazz Standard Time
The PSU Faculty Jazz group performing Jazz Standards from the '60s to present time. At Studio Theatre
Upcoming Silver Series presentations include: 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/
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.
Friday, September 19 - Center closed for Employee Recognition Day
Wednesday, September 24, 10:30am - Fall Fashion Show
We will start with mocktails and hors d'oeuvres, with the show following at 11am. A pot roast lunch will be served at 12noon, and gentlemen are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, October 7, 12:45pm - Book Discussion Group
We have both regular and large print editions 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. You must sign up one month in advance to get and read your copy of the book. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month after lunch. For more info, call Diane at 536-1204.
Wednesday, October 8 - Oktoberfest with Baker Valley Band
Mondays, 9am-12noon - Wood Carving Class
Beginners are welcome. Bring tools if available or come by and see what it's all about.
Mondays, 9:30am - Tai Chi & Dao Yi, with Susan MacLeod
Tuesdays, 8am-12noon - Printmaker Collaborative
Everyone is welcome. Participants should bring their own materials.
Wednesdays, 8:30am - Gentle Yoga, with Donna Sullivan & Christie Faella
Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists
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
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.
Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
Open weekends Labor Day until just before Christmas; January-May, By chance or appointment only
12 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888
www.surroundingsart.com
The Gallery specializes in original fine art in a variety of mediums (oil, water color, pastels, acrylics, sculptures, etc). You will also find folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects.
Surroundings offers art classes which will accommodate the first timer as well as those who have some experience in painting. Each class is tailored to the interests of the students, but generally includes a demonstration, discussion, practice time, and individual feedback. You can be a beginner or experienced artist for these classes. The techniques and instruction will apply to all levels. The instructor can tailor the discussion and help to any level of expertise. Supplies are available on an a la carte basis. We will need a minimum of 4 people at each class for it to be held. For more information, visit the website.
Galleria Giovanna Fine Art Exhibits
By chance or appointment
313 River Road, Canaan (603) 523-7154
www.galleriagiovannafineart.com
The chic farm house gallery celebrates new exhibition space, art school and design center. Works by regional under-exhibited artists showing oils, sculpture, limited edition prints, photographs, mono types and drawings. Children's work will be shown in the Mud Room Gallery. 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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