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ArtsNorth Calendar
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Fall - Issue 151
October 9-November 5, 2014
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Poetry Out Loud:
There are just a few spaces left for schools to participate in this year's statewide 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. We'd love to see a few more North Country schools participate! Learn more here!
Bring the Arts into Your School & Community This Year! If you'd like to help us bring the arts and the humanities to your school or community this year, please contact us! Our diverse lineup already includes slam poetry, Taiko drumming, a great saxophone quartet and much more. We're also happy to work with you to design customized programs that meet your school and classroom goals! Learn more about this year's offerings here.
Kids Books & the Arts: CHILIS, the NH Children's librarian association, is looking for musicians, storytellers, puppeteers, theater companies and artists in other disciplines for the 2015 KBA program. The postmark deadline for applications is Friday, October 17. The 2015 summer theme is heroes, and the children's program slogan is "Every Hero Has a Story." Information about the project and the presenter application form can be found by clicking here.
NEFA's 13th Annual Idea Swap is November 13: Head to Worcester, MA to network and share project ideas with organizations and artists from across New England. 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: Support local and regional arts programming through a sponsorship or advertisement in the program book of AANNH. Sign up here! Or 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.
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 been a beautiful foliage season across the region, with plenty of brilliant red, yellow and orange leaves lighting up the landscape, and plenty of reasons to visit your favorite arts venues! Take a peek (pun intended!) at the offerings in this month's e-bulletin and check out all the great events being planned by our members and partners. Then plan a couple of autumn outings to enjoy your selections!
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 November 6-December 3, is October 28.
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"Writing on the Land: Exploring the Nature of the Place We Live" offers community conversations & poetry sharing in Bethlehem & Lincoln: After spending time last week in Lancaster, Bethlehem and Lincoln, Vermont poet Verandah Porche returns October 8-10 to continue our exploration of attitudes and ideas about place -- the land and landscape we call home. Join us at 7 pm Wednesday, October 8 (Bethlehem Public Library) or 7 pm Thursday, October 9 (Lincoln Public Library) for two more great programs. First, Verandah and local residents and students are invited to share their writing and "told poems" gathered by listening to stories from community members. After the readings, Courtney Wrigley, project coordinator for North Country Listens, will facilitate a group discussion about land, land use and community, inviting participants to share their observations and priorities for the land and environment in their own towns. Please join us for these free programs -- and invite your neighbors and friends.
Lida Winfield Returns: Performing artist Lida Winfield returns to the North Country to present her dance/theater piece In Search of Air - Growing Up Dyslexic and to offer a series of integrated arts workshops in classrooms and community sites. Lida performs at 7 pm Friday, October 17, int the Great Hall at White Mountain School (Bethlehem) as part of the school's free Cultural Events series. In this multi-faceted presentation based on her experience growing up with a learning disability, the Vermont dancer, choreographer and spoken word artist shares the gifts and heartache that accompanied her struggle to learn to read - which did not occur until her early twenties. This show is a mixture of funny, sad and ironic moments strung together in a creative and captivating format and is suitable for adults and students ages 12 & older. Lida will also present In Search of Air Tuesday, October 14 at 4 pm to students at White Mountains Community College. Email or call us if you would like to know more about Lida's programs or to invite her to your school or site.
Making Connections: Using Drama & Storytelling Across the Curriculum is a free workshop for K-12 educators and representatives of community (or professional) theater companies. Led by Genevieve Aichele, founder and director of the NH Theatre Project, the workshop will be held at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham from 8:30am to 3pm on Tuesday, October 21. Genevieve 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 and theater artists 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 theater to discover commonality and connections among people. 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.
Register Now for the NH Arts Education Partnership Conference to Avoid Late Registration Fees!
This magical 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 features great keynotes and dozens of terrific workshops, including a track focused on Arts & Inclusion at the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center. Register and learn more here.
"Experiment and Explore! Using the Arts for Early Experiences in How the World Works": Join us November 8th at Plymouth Elementary School or November 15th at the Goddard School in Derry for our acclaimed annual Arts in Early Learning conference. Exploring, experimenting, reflecting, making, acting and talking about the way things are made and how they work -- these are the foundations for students' experiences in science, technology, engineering and math, the subjects currently being heavily emphasized in our schools and universities. Adding the Arts to STEM, we'll go full STEAM ahead, exploring everything from how numbers work, how colors are made, how the wonders of the natural world happen and much more! Learn more and sign up for a workshop here!
Shamou, Middle Eastern/World Music percussionist, composer and educator, brings global music to North Country schools and communities this November: Originally hailing from Iran, Shamou brings an important message about international connections and shared cross-cultural influences. You won't want to miss his musical performances including a solo evening at the Franconia Town Hall on November 14th and a World Music concert with his band Loopin' at Kennett High School in Conway on November 22nd. Stay tuned here and reach out to us if you'd like him to visit your school or community!
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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 Pauli Gilbert 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 the gallery at Fiddleheads in Colebrook. A photo of the works of art is available on the CRAG Facebook page or website. Thursday, October 16, 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.phpThe 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.
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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Lancaster/Whitefield Area
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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.
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 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.
October 17-20 - Crawford Notch Artist in Residence: Landscape Painting with Michael Vermette
Featuring Master Painter Michael Vermette, the workshop will begin with a presentation on the great masters who painted studies of the White Mountains. In the days that follow, Vermette will demonstrate two approaches used in painting plein air: painting in oils and in watercolors. Participants will produce many studies over the weekend in one of the region's most beautiful and dramatic sites. October 24-26 - Mountains of Stars: Amateur Astronomers Weekend in The White Mountains
Observe the stars from the dark skies of northern New Hampshire, and stay at the beautiful Highland Center Lodge, centrally located in the White Mountains. Two nights of dark sky observation during the new moon, astronomy presentations, and short talks.
October 31-November 2 - Ghosts of Crawford Notch: History Weekend
This program focuses on the rich history of Crawford Notch with tours of the Notch and area historical sites, such as the Willey House, Crawford Cemetery and Pet Cemetery, the Mount Washington Hotel, and more. Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs Sunday & Thursday, through 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 of Lancaster Lancaster Town Hall 25 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-4827 www.coloneltownplayers.org 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. |
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Lida Winfield performs In Search of Air - Growing Up Dyslexi
Tuesday, October 14, 4pm
White Mountains Community College, Room 143
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (603) 323-7302 (information)
Performing artist Lida Winfield returns to the North Country to present her dance/theater piece In Search of Air - Growing Up Dyslexic and to offer a series of integrated arts workshops in classrooms and community sites. Join us for a free performance of her solo show. In this multi-faceted presentation based on her experience growing up with a learning disability, the Vermont dancer, choreographer and spoken word artist shares the gifts and heartache that accompanied her struggle to learn to read - which did not occur until her early twenties. This show is a mixture of funny, sad and ironic moments strung together in a creative and captivating format and is suitable for adults and students ages 12 & older. Please email us if you're interested in bringing her to your school or community, or learn more about her residency on the AANNH website.
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.
Thursday, October 16, 7pm - Opening Reception: Carla Broman Lapierre
This photographic display highlights over 30 works of nature from Carla's collection. The local artist will be on hand to discuss her works and share light refreshments with those in attendance. The exhibit and reception is open to the public and donations will be graciously accepted. Most of Carla's exhibit pieces are available for sale and she has generously offered to donate a portion of the proceeds to St. Kieran's to help keep the arts alive in the North Country.
Sunday, October 26, 2pm - Colla Voce: NH Symphony's Choral Ensemble
Known for the quality and power of their beautiful voices
Sunday, November 2, 11:30am-4:30pm - Francofest 2014
Featuring authentic traditional homemade Franco-American fare, festivities and music
Sunday, November 2, 2pm - Genticorum Duo: Quebec's Top Traditional Duo
Upcoming performances include: Berlin Jazz on November 16, It's a Wonderful Life Live from WVL Radio Theatre on December 9, the 9th Annual Nutcracker Ballet, the holiday classic featuring 45 dancers from the Robinson Ballet Company, and the beautiful Christmas Concerts by North Country Community Chorus on December 10, 12 & 14
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, October 17, 7:30pm - Concert: Peppino D'Agostino
Peppino's virtuosic technique, penchant for open tunings, and percussive effects are the basis of his unique compositional style. Add to that his natural warmth, playfulness, and broad musical tastes and the audience is presented with the recipe for what he calls "minestrone music." Hailed as "a guitarist's guitarist" by Acoustic Guitar magazine, D'Agostino was voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by Guitar Player magazine readers in 2007. Tickets will be available at the door, online at www.medallionoperahouse.org and at the Gorham Town Hall and White Mountain Café.Tuesday October 21, 8:30am-3pm - Making Connections: Using Drama & Storytelling Across the Curriculum Genevieve Aichele, founder and director of the NH Theatre Project, will facilitate a free workshop for North Country teachers demonstrating how they and their students can use dramatic techniques to unleash the power of personal stories, deepening their capacity to make connections with larger stories of history. Representatives of local theaters are also invited to participate. he program is a partnership between the NH Humanities Council, the NH Theatre Project, and the Arts Alliance. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Frumie Selchen at programs@aannh.com or 323-7302.Family Resource Center Happenings Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-5190
www.family-resource-center.org
The Family Resource Center's mission statement: To build healthier families and stronger communities through positive relationships, programs, and collaborations in the North Country reflects the agency's intensive focus on children, and families as well as investments in collaboration. The FRC's programs serve all age groups, from infants to seniors as well as individuals with disabilities, veterans and at risk women. Serving all of Coos County, Northern Grafton County and Northern Carroll County. After-school programs offered - visit www.family-resource-center.org/frcyouth.html for details.
Wednesday, October 22, 11:30am-1pm (Seating at 11am) - Annual Meeting and Community Luncheon
Improving Communication in the Workplace
A lighthearted and enlightening discussion, presented by Rene Rose, Adjunct Professor, Springfield College and Mental Health Counselor, Northeast Kingdom Human Services. Luncheon presented by the New Hampshire Culinary Institute at White Mountains Community College Bistro, Berlin, NH. Suggested donation, with limited seating - reservations required. To RSVP, call the Family Resource Center at 466-5190 x 300 or email marie.demers@frc123.orgRandolph 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/
Saturday, November 1, 6:30pm -
Witches, Pop-Culture and the Past
"Hang her!" cries the raucous spectator. In 1692, nineteen people were executed in Salem and hundreds imprisoned during a witch hunt we still discuss today. Robin DeRosa explains that when Salem tells its witch stories, history, tourism, and performance collide, and "truth," both moral and macabre, vies with spooky thrills for its authentic place in history. This lecture, sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council and Friends of the Library, promises to be a hair raising evening and is free and open to the public. A potluck supper precedes the lecture at 5:30pm; if attending, please bring "cauldrons" of food to share at the pot.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.
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.
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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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.
Thursdays, October 9, 16 & 30, 3pm - Met Opera Lecture Series: Macbeth
Opera enthusiast Joe De Vito presents his always informative and entertaining opera workshop. De Vito, a former amateur singer, has been studying the stories and music of operas for several decades and approaches the workshops as an opportunity to share some of what he's learned with others who enjoy music and the stage. The format is very informal and the content includes a synopsis of the opera's plot and some biographical background of the composer and the composition. The bulk of the lecture is spent listening to musical selections from the opera. No prior musical knowledge is needed to attend this series. The workshops, which are free and open to the public, will be held at 3pm at the LHE/PAC on the Thursday prior to the Saturday performance.
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 one's choosing. The live simulcast's crisp HD picture and enveloping surround sound inside Fryeburg Academy's state-of-the-art theater creates an experience that will make the audience feel like it's actually watching the performance inside New York City's famed opera house. Lake Region Caterers will provide lunch one hour before each opera. Call 207-787-3327 to reserve your meal(s).
Saturday, October 11, 1pm - Macbeth
Lady Macbeth, the mad and murderous mate of doomed Macbeth, in this chilling production of Verdi's masterful adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy.
Saturday, October 18, 1pm - Le Nozze di Figaro
Mozart's masterpiece, a classic domestic comedy in a 19th-century manor house in Seville, but set during the gilded age of the late 1920s.
Saturday, November 1, 1pm - Carmen
Mesmerizing production of Bizet's steamy melodrama of the ill-fated gypsy temptress, which features one beloved and instantly recognizable melody after another.
Upcoming performances include Il Barbiere di Siviglia on November 22 and Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg on December 13.
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
October Author of the Month - Emily Kinney, author of The Isle of Lote, a novel for young adults
October Artist of the Month - Heidi Sands
Monday, October 13 - Closed for the Columbus Day Holiday
Tuesday, October 14, 6:30pm - Be Con Smart, with AARP presenter Peter Kawonczyk
A free program with practical tips on avoiding fraud and potential scams. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, October 15, 4pm - Meeting of the Friends of the Conway Public Library (public is welcome)
Thursday, October 16, 3pm - Next Gen
The young adult after school group meets for a Cupcake Extravaganza. Grade 6 and older welcome
Monday, October 20, 10:15am - One Book One Valley 2014: Flight of the Sparrow, by Amy Belding Brown
Join a discussion of the book with the Conway Library's Morning Book Group. All welcome. Copies available at the Front Desk.
Monday, October 20, 4pm - Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Conway Public Library (public is welcome)
Monday, October 20, 6:30pm - Free Family Concert
Enjoy original music with keyboardist and singer/songwriter Meg Josalen. Refreshments served.
Tuesday, October 21, 6-7:30pm - Get Tech Help!
The public is invited to bring in whatever technical device is currently causing them to tear their hair out and get one-on-one help from tech-savvy volunteers. Half an hour limit per question, please. Refreshments served. Free and open to all.
Thursday, October 23, 10:30am - A very special story time with a puppet show presented by the Waldorf School called The Arrow Chain. Little ones are invited; no age limit.
Monday, October 27, 10:30-11:30am - Learn to Play, Play to Learn
Family Place Workshop for age 1 to 3 years old and their caregivers. Series of 5 skips next week then runs through November on Mondays at 10:30am.
Monday, October 27, 6:30pm - Meet the Author: Emily Kinney
Join Kinney as she presents The Author Gambol, a program about her writing career. Refreshments served. Open to all.
Tuesday, October 28, 6pm - Meeting of the White Mountain Storytellers Guild (all welcome)
Tuesday, October 28, 7pm - Tales to Make You Tremble a spooky story concert presented by the White Mountain Storytellers Guild. Free and open to the public. Refreshments served.
Wednesday, October 29, 4pm - Annual Halloween Costume Parade for all ages on the Library lawn (indoors if rainy or cold). Please bring potluck goodies to share at the party after the parade. Tara will read some seasonal tales. The Library provides punch. Free & open to all ages.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, through October 30, 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
Thursday, October 30, 7pm - One Book One Valley 2014 offers its culminating event with a live presentation by Amy Belding Brown, author of Flight of the Sparrow. The program is at the Lutheran Church of the Nativity on Main Street in North Conway Village and is entirely free and open to the public, thanks to grants from the NH Humanities Council, the Pequawket Foundation, and the Ham Foundation.
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.
Jackson Historical Society Programs, Museum, Art Gallery
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm, and by chance or appointment
Jackson Historical Society (located in old Town Hall)
23 Black Mountain Road (Route 16A), Jackson (603) 383-4060 or 383-9922
Museum of 19th Century White Mountain Art paintings, interesting artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and antique map collection depicting the life of Jackson residents and visitors. View an amazing 4½ foot wide panorama photograph of Jackson. Free and open to the public. Be sure to visit the historical wayside signs along the west bank of the Wildcat River in Jackson.
The beautiful quilt made by the members of the Jackson Sewing Club as part of the celebrations for Jackson's bicentennial in the year 2000 has been moved from the Town Office to the Jackson Historical Society at the Old Town Hall, where it can now be seen and enjoyed by all.
Support the Society - The Historical Society has recently completed a multi-year restoration of Jackson's Town Hall. The downstairs now houses its exhibits, archives and office. The second floor has been renovated as a museum for the display of 19th century White Mountain art. There is still a shortfall between what was raised and what was spent. Please consider a tax-deductible contribution to the Society in year-end giving. Also visit the online store for great items that help support the Society.
River Arts Gallery is a cooperative of local artists who have the privilege of displaying their artwork at the Historical Society on the stage area on the first floor. The group hosts several shows/openings annually.
Friday, October 17, 6-9pm - Exhibit Opening Reception: White Mountain Scenes ~ Different Views ~ Different Artists
With early maps of the White Mountains. Most of the paintings and maps have already been hung and can be seen during the museum's open hours. Exhibiting through October 2015.
October 17-26 - 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 10 paintings (six 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.
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events
100 Acre Wood
Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs to the parking area
41 Observatory Way, Intervale (603) 356-9980
www.believeinbooks.org
Believe in Books is on FaceBook and Twitter. Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate BIBLF memberships available. Member benefits include: free Polar Express lottery entry, merchandise discount, monthly members-only Polar Express ticket drawing. Those who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events can call or email carrie@believeinbooks.org.
Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-4pm. Enjoy 8K of running, walking and biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood.
Volunteers Needed for Outreach Reading and Character Breakfasts
Join in to read to the preschoolers or to dress up as Olivia or Pooh. Anyone who would like to read or dress up as a character can call or contact Gina at gina@believeinbooks.org. Anyone who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events, can call or email carrie@believeinbooks.org or aimee@believeinbooks.org.
Outreach Reading
With the new school year, BIBLF will again be heading out on the road with the Outreach Reading Program! As always, volunteers are needed to fill the roles of readers or dress as costumed characters. Times vary depending on the day.
Theater in the Wood
Tuesday & Thursday, October 21 & 23 - Polar Express Lotteries in Lincoln & North Conway
Volunteers are needed to help make phone calls to the lucky Polar Express lottery winners. There are several shifts that need to be filled throughout the day, beginning at 7am. If interested, pease call or email Aimee at aimee@believeinbooks.org.
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 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. Holocaust historian Geoffrey Brahmer returns 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. Wednesday, October 8, 5pm - Sukkot, the Festival of Booths
Sukkah (harvest booth) decorating is followed by Sukkot Service at 6pm. A dairy-pareve potluck supper, hosted by Eileen and Sid Regen will be enjoyed after the service. Open to the community; admission free. RSVP e.sregen@roadrunner.com.
Saturday, October 11, 7pm - Evening in the Sukkah: He Came to Stay, The Story of Asser Levy
Who was the first Jewish American? Go to any book index, and you won't find a name. After 15 years of consultations with Asser Levy expert Professor Emeritus Leo Hershkowitz of Queens College and other research, Dorothy Gilbert-Goldstone will deliver the story of how 23 Jews traveled for six months under great duress from Recife to New Amsterdam, arriving just in time to celebrate the first Rosh Hashana in North America in 1654. But, contrary to legend, only one of them can claim to be the first Jewish American. Gilbert-Goldstone will tell why. Come hear the breathtaking story of the Recife Jews' escape from the grip of the Inquisition and learn why, although New Amsterdam was just another port for them, it became Asser Levy's home for life, the place where he became a man of honor who gained the right to become a burgher, sit on a jury and more. Levy led the fight for - and won - equal rights for Jews in New Amsterdam. The program is open to the public; admission is free. Coffee and dessert served. RSVP dorothygoldstone@gmail.com.
Writing on the Land: Community Poetry Sharing & Conversation Wednesday, October 8, 7pm
Bethlehem Public Library 2245 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-2409 www.aannh.org Verandah Porche, an award-winning poet from Vermont, will read several poems and students and adult community members will share their writing and the "told poems" they have gathered with a wider audience. After the reading, Courtney Wrigley, project coordinator of North Country Listens, will facilitate discussions about land, land use and community. An Arts Alliance of Northern NH program, free & open to all. 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.
Thursday, October 9, 1:15pm -
Lunch and Learn Series: Gem Stones and Crystals
The use of stones as a compliment to one's daily life and healing is well documented. This includes the use of appropriate gem stones to work with a person's Chakra centers. Come and learn how crystals and gem stones work with one's energy to help clear, heal and balance oneself, with Kate Kelly. Sign up at the front desk or by calling.
Wednesdays, October 15 & November 5, 1-2pm -
Knitters Group
First and third Wednesday each month (usually)
Wednesday, October 15, 5-8pm -
Dining for a Cause
Once again, the "99" restaurant has generously offered to host a dining for a cause fundraiser - enjoy a great meal and the Senior Center gets 20% of the bill total to use for upcoming programs at the Center. Please plan to pick up a voucher at the Center to bring to the restaurant before going.
Thursday, October 16, 10:30am -
Littleton Needleworkers
Friday, October 17 -
Octoberfest
A delightful German style meal, with Polka music provided by Lucille Bedard
Tuesday, October 21, 1pm -
Line Dancing, with Billye
Friday, October 24 -
Advisory Council Specialty Buffet with Wayne Klinger entertainment on the saxophone
Saturday, October 25 -
Jack o'Lanterns on the River
The River will be aglow with locally carved pumpkins, a beautiful sight to behold and a great family outing. During this event, the Senior Center will be selling cider, hot cocoa and homemade donuts.
Tuesday, October 28, 1pm -
Bookworms Bookclub discusses
The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde
Friday, October 31 -
Halloween Party
Come in costume to be in a special drawing. Plan on lots of spooky fun and frivolity.
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 Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre 2050 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.bethlehemcolonialtheatre.org
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 details. 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. Monday, October 13, 9:30-11:30am - Clay Whistles, with Marghie Seymour
From a simple basic pinch pot Marghie will teach students how to make a whistle. When finished students will paint it with underglaze. Ages 6+
Mondays, through October 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.
Wednesdays, October 15-November 19, 6-9pm - Digital Imaging, with Karen Abbruscato
Identify personal uses and learn methods for navigating Adobe 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. (Older versions will be fine). Lessons will be based upon needs and requests of attendees; students are encouraged to bring their own experience, problems and questions. Teen-Adult Thursdays, through October 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.
Fridays, October 17-November 21, 7:30-10:30am - Color Theory & Light Properties, with Karen Abbruscato
Learn how to use the properties of light and how to use color more creatively and effectively in any medium. Teen-Adult
Saturday, October 18, 10am-4pm - Enameling: Color Play, with Lucy Golden
Enameling is the age-old art of fusing colorful glass to metal. In this one-day workshop, beginning and ongoing students will be introduced to techniques of sifting, using stencils, and sgraffito, among others. Exciting colors of enamel are available. 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.
Saturday, October 18, 10am-4pm - Teen Enameling: Color Play, with Lucy Golden
Enameling is the age-old art of fusing colorful glass to metal. In this one-day workshop, beginning and ongoing students will be introduced to techniques of sifting, using stencils, and sgraffito, among others. Exciting colors of enamel are available. 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. Age: 12+
Saturday, October 25, 9am-5pm - Basket-making, with Ray Lagasse
Choose from an assortment of Ray's wonderful baskets, including Pack Basket, Market Basket, Double Pie Basket and Laundry Basket. Adult
Sundays, October 26 & November 2, 10am-4pm - Intro to Jewelry Making, with Cathy Smith
Students will learn simple soldering, hammering and the finishing steps for their piece. They will make a bangle bracelet or earrings. Some techniques are drilling, sawing, and wire manipulation. Bring a broken piece of jewelry and repairs will be discussed. Learn simple ways to work with minimal cost.
Tuesdays OR Thursdays, October 28-December 19, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, October 29-December 17, 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 No classes Thanksgiving week
Thursdays, October 30-December 11, 6-9pm - Guided Open Session, with Jean Matray
Students will learn new techniques while working on their own projects. The group chooses a single technique to explore during the session, such as bezel setting, soldering or enameling. The instructor leads group creative discussions where students learn from and inspire one another. Materials available for purchase.
Mondays, November 3-24, 6-8pm - Acrylic Painting, with Kristine Lingle
In this 4-week course, students will learn how to create an abstract painting by dripping, spraying, scraping, and stamping acrylic paint on canvas. Imagery will emerge through the intuitive process.
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 and 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, through Monday, 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 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.
Visitors from away, get two posters for the price of one. At the register, tell the docent, "Robert Frost Rocks!" to access this discount.
The Frost Place 2015 Contests
Submissions Period: October 1-December 31, 2014
2015 Dartmouth Poet in Residence at The Frost Place
2015 Frost Place Chapbook Contest sponsored by Bull City Press
For more information about the submission period and how to apply, visit the website.
Saturday, October 18, 10am -
Fall Clean-up at The Frost Place
All volunteers are invited to help clean-up and prepare The Frost Place for the coming winter months. Call for more details.
Lida Winfield performs In Search of Air - Growing Up Dyslexi
Friday, October 17, 7pm
The White Mountain School
371 West Farm Road, Bethlehem (603) 323-7302 (information)
Performing artist Lida Winfield returns to the North Country to present her dance/theater piece In Search of Air - Growing Up
Dyslexic and to offer a series of integrated arts workshops in classrooms and community sites. Join us for a free performance of her solo show. In this multi-faceted presentation based on her experience growing up with a learning disability, the Vermont dancer, choreographer and spoken word artist shares the gifts and heartache that accompanied her struggle to learn to read - which did not occur until her early twenties. This show is a mixture of funny, sad and ironic moments strung together in a creative and captivating format and is suitable for adults and students ages 12 & older. Please email us if you're interested in bringing her
to your school or community, or learn more about her residency on the AANNH website.
Programs & Events at The Rocks Estate Open daily, year-round Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373 www.therocks.org
Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests, The Rocks is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing and snowshoe trails. Bretzfelder Park, Prospect Street in Bethlehem, is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and several picnic sites.
Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks and visit the Maple Museum, housed in one of many carefully restored historic buildings on the Estate. The museum includes a collection of historic and modern tools used in sugaring. A video played inside the sugar house provides a virtual tour of the springtime sugaring process.
The extensive trails system at The Rocks is open daily, year-round, from dawn until dusk. Leashed pets are welcome to accompany their people on the trails. For visitors using their smart phones, The Rocks also offers a Mobile Tour, where visitors may learn more about the history of the Estate, modern day conservation and management practices there, and the different types of Christmas trees grown on the farm. Weekends, through October 18 - Tag-Your-Own Christmas Tree
Find a perfect Christmas tree in the fields of firs at The Rocks, then return to cut and purchase the tagged tree anytime from November 22 through December 24. The Rocks Marketplace, Gift Shop, and Maple Museum are also open during this time. 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. 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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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.
Wednesday-Saturday, through October 18, 7:30pm - 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. Greater Tuna is wall-to-wall country-fried buffoonery, both an affectionate commentary and withering satire. Special Wednesday Matinees on October 8 at 2pm & October 15 at 12noon.
Wednesday, October 15, 6pm - Audition Workshop and Potluck Social
Learn great audition techniques and practice monologues and songs at Jean's Playhouse. Bring prepared audition material, including monologues and music selections of any style. An accompanist will be present, so be sure to bring sheet music. The participants will work through proper auditioning technique, including cold readings. The event is free to anyone interested in participating. Potluck Dinner/Happy Hour from 6-7pm; Audition Workshop starts at 7pm.
Saturday, November 1, 6pm - Day of the Dead Movie Fest
Enjoy family fun, games, contests and food from El Charro Mexican Restaurant (with adult beverages available at the bar) and a trio of classic Halloween movies: Young Frankenstein (PG) will start at 6:40pm, followed by The Addams Family (PG-13) at 8:45pm. Come in costume to get $5 off admission. For the first time ever, Jean's Playhouse will screen a showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) at 11pm. Bring a sense of humor. And some toast. No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without an adult.
Just around the corner are productions of Honk! Jr. (November 7-9), presented by the Jeans Teens youth program, in partnership with friends at the Lin-Wood School, and the triumphant return home (December 20-21) of the first ever attempt at a National Touring production, A Christmas Carol. The crew is pulling out all the stops to create a spectacular Christmas production that the whole family will never forget, at Jean's Playhouse on December 21 & 22.
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, October 9, 7pm -
Writing on the Land: Community Poetry Sharing & Conversation
Verandah Porche, an award-winning poet from Vermont, will read several poems and students and adult community members will share their writing and the "told poems" they have gathered with a wider audience. After the reading, Courtney Wrigley, project coordinator of North Country Listens, will facilitate discussions about land, land use and community. An Arts Alliance of Northern NH program, free & open to all.
Wednesday, October 29, 5pm - Movie Night
All are welcome. Please call to reserve a seat, as space is limited, and inquire as to the film showing
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.
New Hampshire Humanities Council presents Ideas on Tap
Monday, October 27, 6pm
Woodstock Station Inn & Brewery
135 Main Street, Woodstock (603) 224-4071 (information)
www.nhhc.org
Ideas on Tap - The American Dream
Join the New Hampshire Humanities Council for Ideas on Tap, a series of pub-based humanities discussions slated for communities across the state. The first Ideas on Tap will be held at the Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery. The event will begin with a tasting of Jefferson's Moose, the NH Humanities Council's 40th Anniversary brew, and offer participants a chance to reflect on the myths and realities of the American Dream in a conversation led by UNH professors Jack Resch and Reginald Wilburn. Ideas on Tap is free and all are welcome. Preregistration is suggested; register on our website.
In the coming year the New Hampshire Humanities Council is celebrating forty years of connecting people with ideas.
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, seniors are invited 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 to 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, October 9, 9:30am -
Designers' Place: Floral Arrangements, with Jane (all supplies provided)
Friday, October 10, 1pm -
History Talk, by Michelle Arnosky Sherburne
Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Vermont
Friday, October 31, 11am -
All Hallow's Eve at The Haunted Halls of Horse Meadow
Food, fun & friends - Wear a costume. Prizes will be given.
Mondays, 9am - Art Class by appointment, with Barb
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
Thursdays, 12:45pm - Line Dancing, with Paul Williams
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
Participants never know what might be happening at the Orford Senior Center, but they know 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, October 8, 11:30am -
Oktoberfest with Baker Valley Band
A German feast and an oompah band with all new music to accompany diners' appetites.
Fridays, October 10 & 24, 11am-12noon -
Plymouth Writers' Group
Second & fourth Fridays each month
Fridays, through October 31, 12noon-2pm -
Ceramics, with Fran
Sign up sheet at desk, or see Lisa for more details.
Thursday, October 23, 11am -
Red Cross Fire Prevention Program
Thursday, October 30, 11:30am -
Halloween Party
Dress up for free lunch and participate in the costume parade and "Monster Mash" lunch at 12noon.
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
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 January 31 - Visiting Artists
The six new artists include: Dr. William Haust, Pastels; Susan Boniface Wei, Silk Scarfs; Ken Mosedale, Turned Wood; Robert Ritter, Watercolors; Donna Sullivan, Digital Art; and Bryon Carr, Oils. 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, October 8, 5-7pm - Make Your Own Necklace, with Suzan Gannett
String 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. Class cost includes materials. Class size: 3 min/8 max. Students must be entering 4th grade to participate.
Tuesday, October 14, 5-7pm - Sun Catcher Glass Class, with Lynn Haust
These glass catchers will sparkle and impress friends with the students' creativity. Materials are included in the cost of the class. Class size: 3-7 students
Wednesday, October 15, 5-7pm - Make Your Own Earrings
In this class with Suzan Gannett, students will learn to make sterling silver earrings from start to finish. Learn to make French wires and how to attach beads to the wires, and complete two sets of earrings. All materials are included in the cost of the class. A variety of beads and semi-precious stones will be available to choose from.How to use color and design to make a unique set of earrings will also be discussed. Class size: 3 min/8 max
Monday & Wednesday, October 20 & 22, 5-7pm - Kiln-Fired Glass Pendants: Dichroic Glass Pendants
This fast-paced two session class with Lynn Haust will give students 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 students will be cutting the glass and then fusing the glass into one large block. In the second class they will be cutting and shaping the glass into the final shapes. Students 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 the glass pendants. Get ready to work hard and have fun. Due to firing and annealing times pieces will be fired off site and returned to Artistic Roots for pick up. Class size: 4 min/8 max
Tuesday, October 21, 5-7pm - Make Your Own Spiral Bracelet, with Suzan Gannett
Learn to make a spiral stitch necklace. This stitch uses two sizes of beads to create a lovely design of beads swirling around beads. The class includes materials. Class size: 3 min/8 max
Thursday, October 23, 6pm - Palette Creation Fundraiser
Early this summer, the ultra-creative member artists were charged with transforming plain wooden palettes into unique works of art. From painting to pottery, felting to photography, metalwork to mosaic, woodworking to weaving, glass to gears, each palette is a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted take on each artist's medium. Currently, the palettes are on display at organizations in Plymouth and surrounding communities, where they will remain until mid-October. A week before auction, the palettes will return to Artistic Roots for a final viewing, and on October 23, the palettes will be auctioned off a a special event at Fosters' Steakhouse, and proceeds will benefit both Artistic Roots and Keep the Heat On. A full-color brochure featuring each palette is available at Artistic Roots. A complete listing of palettes and their locations is on the website at www.artisticroots.com/palettes.php Stop by the gallery to purchase tickets for the big event at Foster's Steakhouse. Enjoy light snacks before heading to the auction at 7pm.
Wednesday, November 5, 6-7:30pm - The Gallery will sponsor an Open House to celebrate the work of the new Visiting Artists. The public is invited to welcome the work of these amazing New Hampshire artists.
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.
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
Thursday, October 9, 7pm - Eagle Pond Authors' Series: 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 at www.plymouth.edu/silver/events/eaglepond.html
Sunday, October 12, 1pm - Faculty Recital: Aubrie Dionne, flute
Dionne will present a program of the great French flute composers, featuring the lovely, virtuosic works of Enesco, Taffanel and Debussy, accompanied by pianist Chris Gantner. At Smith Recital Hall. Free tickets are available at Silver Center Box Office.
Thursday & Saturday, October 16 & 18, 8pm; Friday, October 17, 7pm; Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2pm - PSU Theatre: Dracula
The Department of Music, Theatre and Dance presents a classic story with new twists and turns in an adaptation that restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's novel. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous vampire. Not suitable for young children or those sensitive to graphic horror. At Hanaway Theatre. Tickets at the Silver Center Box Office.
Tuesday, October 21, 7pm - Sidore Lecture Series: Thomas Patterson
News and Democracy. Why are Citizens so Misinformed?
A healthy democracy depends upon a well-informed citizenry, but why is it so difficult to obtain accurate information?
All Sidore events are free and open to the public; advance reservations are recommended. Free tickets available at the Box Office. Each talk is followed by a reception with refreshments. For more information, visit www.plymouth.edu/sidore/
Monday, October 27, 7pm - PSU Symphonic Band
Under the direction of Professor Mark Stickney, the PSU Symphonic Band will perform new works in a premier fall concert. The band will be joined on stage by the PSU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Tim Gilmore. At Hanaway Theatre. Tickets at the Silver Center Box Office.
Friday, October 31, 8pm - Silver Series: A Halloween Evening with John Astin
It's going to be "a creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, an altogether ooky" Halloween night if you spend it with Gomez Addams, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Kurt Weill, Thomas Wolfe, e.e. cummings and Ezra Pound - also known as John Astin. Astin will touch on the dark side of the human psyche as explored by some of his favorite authors for a chilling evening of theatre. Then he'll take the audience to the lighter side as he shares clips and stories from one of TV's most beloved comedies, The Addams Family. At Hanaway Theatre. Tickets at the Silver Center Box Office.
November 6 - All New England Choral Festival
Upcoming Silver Series presentations include: Miss Tess and the Talkbacks on November 7, Faculty Recital: NH Klaviertrio on November 9, and PSU Jazz
Ensemble & Combo on November 13.
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 Storytelling Dinners and Live Music in the PUB
22 Main Street (junction Routes 109 & 113), Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
www.cornerhouseinn.com
Thursdays, 6:30pm - Storytelling Dinners are held from the Thursday before Halloween, and continues every Thursday evening (except holidays) through the end of May. Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served. For more information, contact Don Brown at info@cornerhouseinn.com or (603) 476-3060.
Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub on Friday evenings (unless otherwise noted)
October 10 - Starlight Honeys (Roger Sorlien, Katie O'Connell, Sam Tracy)
October 17 - Julia Velie
October 24 - TBA
October 31 - Doug Hazard
Community Clay Center Classes & Events
Monday, 12noon-3pm; Tuesday, 10am-8pm; Wednesday, 11am-3pm; Thursday, 4-8pm; Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-4pm
620 Tenney Mountain Highway Suite C, Plymouth (603) 536-3222
www.communityclaycenter.com
Celebrating the art of ceramics and the craft of pottery in Central New Hampshire
Friday, October 10, 7-9pm - Adult Night Out: Custom Picture Frames
Bring a date, best friend or come alone to make a memory and two picture frames followed by great conversation, dessert and beverages. All materials, instruction and treats included. Finished projects ready for pick-up in 3 weeks. Call or email to reserve.
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
Monday, October 13 - The Library is closed for Columbus Day
Tuesday October 14, 7pm - Powerful As Truth
This documentary and discussion, facilitated by John Gfroerer, tells the story of William Loeb, publisher of the Manchester Union Leader. It traces Loeb's rise to be one of the most influential voices in New Hampshire. Through interviews, archival material and news footage, it documents his influence on the state. The documentary also chronicles the history of New Hampshire from 1950 to 1985, bringing to life such figures as Governors Walter Peterson, Wesley Powell and Meldrim Thomson. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Lisa Lundari, 536-3600
Friday, October 17, 3:30pm - Grade 3-5 Afternoon
We will have a rainbow loom, duct tape, Wii and other board games available. For grades 3-5 only, please.
Friday, October 24, 3:30pm - Tinker Time
How high can you build a structure with marshmallows and toothpicks? Geared toward those 5+. No registration.
Friday, October 24, 6:30pm - Meet the New Hampshire Poet Laureate: Alice Fogel
Strange Terrain: How Not to "Get" Poetry and Let it Get You Instead
Monday, October 27, 3:30pm - Lego Spectacular! (ages 5+)
Come play and build with Legos. Last Monday of the month (usually)
Monday, October 27, 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, October 28, 6pm - Muslim Journeys, a Reading and Discussion Series: Leo Africanus
This 1986 novel is the imagined autobiography of real-life geographer, adventurer, and scholar Hasan al-Wassan (ca. 1494-ca. 1554), whose far-reaching travels in the 16th century were a precursor to the cultural interconnections we associate with modern globalization. Captured by a Sicilian pirate, he was taken as a gift to Pope Leo X in Rome. There he acquired the Latin name by which he is best known in the West - Leo Africanus. His writings have served for some 400 years as one of Europe's principal sources of information about Africa and Islam. Made possible through a National Endowment for the Humanities grant, in cooperation with the American Library Association, the leader is Filiz Otucu, Ph.D. PSU Associate Professor of Political Science.
Wednesday, October 29, 3:30pm - Fall Extravaganza
Fall themed crafts for all ages
Thursdays, 3pm - A Civil Right's Film Series
October 30 - Slavery
November 6 - The Loving Story
Discussions will follow in December
Thursday, October 30, 5:30pm - Teen Night: Halloween Party
Wii games and more. Bring a snack to share. For those in 6th grade and up. Please sign up at the front desk. Held on the first Thursday of every month (usually).
Sunday, November 2, 2pm - Rebecca Rule will share stories from her Live Free, Eat Pie book. Held at the Inter-lakes High School Auditorium, this is part of the Lakes Region Read. Sponsored by a grant from the NH Humanities Council, free and open to the public.
Through November 7 - Fall Storytime
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:15am - Storytime for Toddlers (ages 0-3)
Join in 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 in for books, some fun songs 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.
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.
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, October 20, 7pm -
White Mountain Photography
This is a unique opportunity to hear a local expert talk about his craft and expertise with a camera. John Anderson will talk about the history of photography in the White Mountains and talk about his work as "artist in residence" for the White Mountain National Forest. John's work is in collections, both public and private around the country. He is a member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, and shows his work throughout the state. In addition to being a master of his craft, he is also an outstanding member of the community helping out at the local elementary school, is the coordinator of the photography department at Plymouth State University, and is on the state roster of Artists in Education. Check out his work at http://imagczar.zenfolio.com/wmnf. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday October 25, 2-4pm -
Halloween History Walk at Blair Cemetery
Meet and hear stories from some of Campton's past residents. Tours take about an hour. Children in costume are welcome. Rain date is Sunday, October 26, 2-4pm. Other events include: A book walk (
The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg) sponsored by the Campton Library, Pumpkin display sponsored by Campton's Park and Recreation Department, and Wagon Rides courtesy of Branch Brook Campground, Refreshments, by Campton Fire Department. Everyone welcome.
Upcoming events: Community Holiday Concert and Cookie Swap on December 6 or 7
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.
Exhibiting through October 30 -
And Behind Curtain #2
What does it mean for art to be socially engaged? Can art help us find the vision to move through today's world? This audience-participatory installation examines the tensions, fears and illusions promoted by the corporate media and the stories of individuals struggling to make sense of this economic and political moment, while inviting viewers to participate in a game that playfully explores the perils and rewards of activism. Beverly Naidus's art practice intertwines the roles of activist, educator, writer and interdisciplinary artist. At Karl Drerup Art Gallery
Exhibiting through October 31 -
30 Years: A Generation of Theatre
This installation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the PSU theatre program by exploring and presenting examples of the visual magic created by the dramatic arts and theatre design within the context of the history of theatre at Plymouth State University. Designed as an illustrated timeline for the rotunda wall in the Silver Center, it employs multiple video screens along with the physical memorabilia such as photographs, posters and playbills, materials representative of the evolution of the academic theatre program over the three decades since its formal inception. Curated by Professor of Theatre Matt Kizer and presented in collaboration with the PSU Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. At Silver Center for the Arts
Wednesday, November 5, 4-6pm -
Opening Reception: African Cloth Speaks
Exhibiting November 5-December 12 -
African Cloth Speaks
Throughout the continent of Africa, people use cloth to speak for them. Whether the fabric represents religious affiliation, age, class status, ethnic membership, or political association, what one wears is one's identity. Woven or dyed, imported or locally produced, wrapped, tied, or tailored-all clothing speaks clearly in the many African languages. Demonstrating ancient traditions or contemporary fads, African peoples use cloth to celebrate the vibrancy of life's rituals from birth to death. Co-curated by Philip Peek, professor emeritus of anthropology at Drew University, and Anthropology of Religion, Ritual and Myth students. At Silver Center for the Arts
Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12noon-5pm; Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day), 11am-4pm; closing December 7
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), along with 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. The instructor can tailor the discussion and help to any level of expertise. Supplies are available on an a la carte basis. A minimum of 4 people at each class is needed for it to be held. For more information, visit the website.
Customer Appreciation Event
Normally, the Gallery has an "Oldies but Goodies" sale at the end of the year. In its place, during this Gallery-wide customer appreciation event customers will be able to purchase anything in the Gallery for 20% off between now and December 7 (the last day of operations). The website has been updated to show the artists who are participating and the art that is available.
Note: Surroundings Gallery will be closing December 7, its last day operations, as the owners have decided to retire. Please call or email for additional information.
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.
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.
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
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)
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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