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ArtsNorth Calendar
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Fall/Winter - Issue 153
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Creative Communities Exchange (CCX): Are you engaged in projects that leverage your local creative sector for community development? Apply now to lead a workshop at the New England Foundation for the Arts' 2015 CCX set for June 2-3 in Keene, NH. Deadline for applications to present is December 19. Click here for details. NH Writer's Week continues through December 6th. Keep up with events across the state coordinated by the NH Writer's Project.
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: How Partnerships & Collaborations Can Bring More Visitors to Our Doors is the theme of the last Commissioner's Roundtable on Cultural & Heritage Tourism of 2014, hosted by Commissioner Van McLeod Wednesday, December 10, from 10am to 12noon at the Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Boulevard, Rye. Please RSVP to shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov, (603) 271-3136.
Artist Opportunity: The City of Salem, MA, and the Salem Main Streets Program seek qualifications from artists and designers interested in creating a site- responsive public art installation in the heart of downtown Salem during the summer of 2015. Artists and designers working in any media, including light, are encouraged to submit qualifications. Deadline is December 19. For details, contact Deborah Greel, Public Art Planner, dgreel@salem.com, (978) 619-5681. Bring the Arts into Your School & Community This Year! We're happy to work with you to design customized programs that meet your school and classroom goals. Learn more about this year's offerings 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! 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
We wish you all a festive and joyful holiday season! We know you're making your list and checking it twice...and we hope that includes making an annual gift to your favorite arts organizations - including the Arts Alliance - during the holiday season. Your support today, on Giving Tuesday, and throughout the year is essential and enables our region's arts and culture organizations to continue providing quality programming and experiences for you, your family and friends to enjoy in every season. Attending the wonderful holiday shows and performances listed here is also an important way to show your support while experiencing the magic of the arts!
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. Members are also invited to select events throughout the year.
Please be sure to let us know if any listings need to be updated.
The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering January 1-28, is December 23.
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Professional Musical Theater Returns to Littleton Opera House with the Holiday Edition of Something Wonderful I Missed:
Not Your Mom's Musical Theater's innovative concerts mix great songs from Broadway and off-Broadway musicals with the often hilarious history behind those songs. Four versatile, talented performers, playing a range of characters to live piano accompaniment, present a concert of holiday selections from musicals -- from classics like "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "We Need A Little Christmas" to lesser-known gems you might have missed from shows as varied as Striking 12 and Promises, Promises. Don't miss the return of this hilarious troupe at 3pm on Sunday, December 7, at the Littleton Opera House - and save $1/ticket by purchasing your tickets online in advance! No one is turned away if they can't pay the ticket price, so please bring a friend or a family member and help us to spread the word about this wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit. Join us for a glimpse of musical theater at its finest and simplest -- actors onstage, telling a story through music. Click here for tickets and more information.
Haitian-American Poet to Visit North Country Schools January 12-18: We're currently signing up schools and community organizations for assemblies and workshops with Mckendy Fils-Aime, a Haitian-American poet and educator from Manchester, NH. Mckendy is an organizer and co-host for his home slam, the long-running and wildly popular Slam Free or Die. A seven-time veteran of the National Poetry Slam and a Pushcart nominee, Mckendy will offer poetry workshops and slams where students can share their own work as well as a collaborative poetry workshop for families, race/identity workshops and professional development for teachers. We are thrilled to welcome Mckendy and encourage you to check in with us on how you, your school and community can participate. Save the Date! This year's BYOP (Bring Your Own Poetry, Performance, Painting, Presentation, Potluck) will be the evening of Tuesday, January 13, at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery in Plymouth. This is our annual meeting and a wonderful time to share your own artwork (and, if you're a visual artist, to see it hang on a gallery wall). Stay tuned for details. If you can't join us in Plymouth, don't worry -- we're planning an additional event further north. Hands-on Workshop Draws on the Past: The Arts Alliance and the Laconia Public Library join forces to present a free workshop for K-12 teachers, historical society members and other historically minded individuals that is a mix of great fun and great learning. "Drawing from the Past: Using Local History Sources to Inspire Learning" is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, from 9am to 3pm at the Laconia Library. Comics artist and educator Marek Bennett and historian Sophia Woodley will lead participants in an interdisciplinary exploration of the relationship between history and sequential art.. Participants will learn ways to engage students in creating original comics from primary historic sources. The workshop is generously funded by the NH Humanities Council. Lunch is included. For more information or to register, click here.Lights! Camera! Action! Integrated Arts Conference January 23: Plymouth State University and the NH Department of Education in cooperation with the Arts Alliance, the NH State Council on the Arts and the NH Arts Learning Network present their annual conference Friday, January 23. This jam-packed one-day event offers great professional development and continuing education workshops for arts educators and artists interested in learning how to integrate visual art, music, drama and writing into their curriculum, based on the theme of this year's production, The Sound of Music. Register here. Ways To Include the Arts Alliance In Your Annual Giving: As we enter the holiday season, the Arts Alliance gives thanks for your generosity - without you, none of our programming would be possible. Your support makes a difference that can be seen in your local schools and communities. If you haven't yet made your annual gift, you can contribute here. And if you need to renew or would like to become a member, please click here. Thank you for your support, and Happy Holidays!
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Connecticut River Artisans Group Programs Events
Select venues at various 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.
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. Roxanne Herres is the artist of the month at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook, on display until December 15.
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. 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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The Colonel Town Players of Lancaster
Lancaster Town Hall
25 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-4827
www.coloneltownplayers.org
Since starting in the early 1970s, the Colonel Town Players have continuously produced shows, usually with a Fall musical and a spring drama or comedy, with occasional reviews and cabarets.
Appalachian Mountain Club Programs
AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-4453
www.facebook.com/AppalachianMountainClub
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. A membership organization, the AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC offers outdoor experiences and educational programs for youth, teens, families and adults through its New Hampshire huts and lodges, maintains over 1,500 miles of trails, and supports conservation policy and research efforts.
Jefferson Historical Society Museum & Programs 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.
Whitefield Historical Society Museum
By appointment
Whitefield Historical Society Museum downstairs in Laconia Savings Bank
22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466
www.whitefieldnh.org/page2.asp Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. Ongoing exhibits are also on display on the first floor of the Mountain View Grand year 'round and are updated periodically. Purple Moose Kidventures and Discovery Center Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-12noon & 1-3pm; Wednesdays, 10am-12noon & 1-5:30pm (Tuesdays & Sundays by appointment only) 63 Elm Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3030 www.pmkdc.com Perform, explore, create, imagine, play! A small children's museum offering dramatics and early music classes for kids ages 2-12 as well as nature, world and children's literature enrichment activities. All classes and activities are free with paid admission (daily fee or memberships available). Some hours may not be available if classes, birthday parties or free workshops are scheduled. Please call to confirm. Enjoy activities, the new Sensory Room, and then stay for some Discovery Center fun. Due to limited space and parking, reservations for Discovery Center hours are required. Call or email to reserve your visit. Momventures Classes These grown-up craft classes give participants a chance to have a night out. Grab some friends and come make some summer wreaths; the instruction and everything needed to make a masterpiece are provided. Classes are held evenings based on participants' schedule. Call to set up a Momventure with friends, and check out pictures of the first class on the Center's Facebook page. Live & On Screen at the Rialto Theatre
80 Main Street (Route 2), Lancaster (603) 684-1121
www.lancasterrialto.com
New entertainment every week, covering a vast array of genres, providing recent run movies and unique viewing alternatives by bringing back classics, vintage films and nontraditional entertainment. |
Events at Gorham's Medallion Opera House & Town Happenings
Gorham Town Hall's Medallion Opera House (unless otherwise noted)
20 Park Street, Gorham (603) 466-3322 x3
Friday, December 5, 9am - Santa's Workshop
Sunday, December 7, 3pm - Charlie Browns Christmas
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. Tickets available in advance (at the center office or online) or at the door the night of the performance.
Season Memberships are currently available for Holiday Gift Giving. Season members enjoy free admission to over twenty exciting and diverse performances. Membership benefits also include advance mailings and personal invitations to special events.
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
On Display through December 19 - Carla Broman Lapierre
This photographic display highlights over 30 works from Carla's collection. Please join us to view the wonderful display of nature exquisitely captured in these pieces. The local artist will be on hand to discuss her works and share light refreshments with those in attendance. The exhibit 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.
Tuesday, December 9, 7pm - SPECIAL EVENT: It's a Wonderful Life Live, from WVL Radio Theatre
This 1940s radio style adaptation of Frank Capra's film classic is a guaranteed holiday winner. For those who remember the flashing applause signs and smaltzy organ music from radio stations of old, it's a refreshing step back in time. Younger audiences are enchanted with the glimpse of entertainment the way it was before telephones came equipped with television. The four-member company masterfully conquers multiple characters & sound effect while saving their station from a winter blizzard's doom. A heartwarming, uplifting gift for audiences - with a custom localized radio commercial.
Wednesday & Friday, December 10 & 12, 7pm and Sunday, December 14, 2pm - North Country Community Chorus Concerts and Cookie Walk
An evening of choral music in celebration of the Holiday Season, designed to appeal to every age in the audience. Having become a musical staple during this festival season, the Chorus will present selections from classic Holiday fare interspersed with some more challenging pieces from a varied repertoire of traditional, folk and contemporary styles. Each evening has something special to offer as pre-performance groups share the stage.
New, on each night of the North Country Chorus concerts, we will be hosting a Cookie Walk. St. Kieran volunteers will provide a variety of fresh, home-baked goods, ready for purchase to take home to share with your families.
Friday, December 19, 7pm - Las Posadas
An original operetta based on "The Night of Las Posadas" presented by the Alchemists' Workshop, in which the people of Santa Fe re-enact Mary and Joseph's search for shelter on the night Jesus was born. But on the night of the nativity celebration, a snowstorm hits and the actor's car breaks down on their way into town. Local community members will be participating in the show's chorus. WREN Workshops & Technology Classes 921 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736 www.wrencommunity.org Friday, December 12, 8am - Coffee with CONFR: Thank Yous vs. Receipts vs. Acknowledgements Coffees provide networking and peer learning opportunities in regions throughout the state. Participants come with success stories, questions, and requests for new ideas from their colleagues. You may attend a coffee in any region, whether or not you live or work in the region. There is no charge, just bring your willingness to share and learn. To register, volunteer to host a future coffee in your area, contact Pam McDonald, CONFR's Executive Director pmcdonald@confr.org or (603) 724-6741Family 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.Randolph Public Library Events Monday & Wednesday, 3-8pm; Thursday & Saturday, 10am-12noon Town Hall complex
130 Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408
https://sites.google.com/site/randolphnhpubliclibrary/ All events are free to the public. Donations to help defray costs are appreciated.
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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Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-8pm, Wednesday 10am-6:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm
15 East Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552
www.conwaypubliclibrary.org
Artist of the Month - Jessica Fligg
Jessica Fligg is an award-winning artist who works in both watercolors and oils. Her paintings are inspired by her surroundings. www.jessica-fligg-artist.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 3, 2pm - Meet the Artist! Open House with Artist of the Month Jessica Fligg
Jessica Fligg is an award winning artist that works in both watercolors and oils. Her paintings are inspired by her surroundings.
Thursday, December 4, 10:30am - The Bad Tempered Horse: Puppet Show and Craft
In Marion Posner's storytellings, she sweeps her audiences into a world where imaginations flourish and thrive, in stories with characters you cannot help but feel empathy with. The audience often helps create sound effects and children leave inspired to tell their own stories. Myles Grinstead makes magic during the story with puppets. She will bring some simple hand-made puppets, so that children can participate in the story. They can take a puppet or a puppet-making kit home to weave their own magic.
Saturday, December 6, 2:30pm - Christmas Story Time (before parade)
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.
Wednesdays, December 10 & 17, 1pm - Four Part Series on Internet Marketing for the Small Business and Nonprofit Conway Public Library offers a series of four free workshops designed to help small businesses connect with their customers. Our presenter is Joanne Randall, owner of Leap Year Marketing and Host of Marketing Mojo Radio. Online registration available for these informative sessions. Also January 7 & 14 December 10 - Build Your Marketing Toolkit Start to build a foundation marketing knowledge, from which you can build a more effective campaign to help your business or organization grow. December 17 - Social Media 101 We'll take a look at the 5 most popular social media networks -- Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest -- and help you decide what is right for your business. Monday, December 15, 10:15am - Morning Book Group discusses "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am - 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
Eastman Performing Arts Center and Pace Galleries of ArtBox 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 Exhibiting through March 13, 2015 - The Pace Galleries of Art Presents: Works By Erin McGee Ferrell
For more information on the works of Erin McGee Ferrell visit www.philadelphia-artist.com 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. Thursday, December 11, 3pm - Met Opera Lecture Series: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
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.
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, December 13, 1pm - Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
Rossini's classic comedy, featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera.Upcoming performances include The Merry Widow on January 17.
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events Daily, 9am-4pm 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
Tuesdays, 9:30am - Polar Express Scarf Folding
Anyone who is planning on helping should let Kendra know by calling or emailing her at kendra@believeinbooks.org. The project will continue every Tuesday morning until all scarves are folded.
Through December 22 - Polar Express Volunteers Needed to help make the Polar Express a magical journey to the North Pole from North Conway and Lincoln. As always, volunteers are needed on Thursdays and Sundays. Scholarships are offered to all volunteers. www.polarexpress.org
Jeanne Limmer Dance Classes and Performances
Jeanne Limmer Dance Center & The Branch at Eastern Slope Inn Plaza
Reporter Court Street (off Main Street), North Conway Village (603) 356-3422 For more information, contact danceit@data-web.net
Home of Axis Dance Company. Classes for all ages and levels, preschool through adult, in the various styles and techniques of dance including: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Creative Movement, Pre-ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern, Movement Exploration, fitness and AIE Studio Workshops.
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. 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. 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. |
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.
Wednesday, December 3, 11am - The Center kicks off the Holiday season with our friends, The Pine Hill Singers. They come and sing before lunch. Be sure to get here early to enjoy this lovely concert.
Wednesdays, December 3 & 17, 1pm - Knitters Group
First and third Wednesday each month (usually)
Thursday, December 4, 10:30am - Littleton Needleworkers
Friday, December 5 - Party at Indian Head
Includes a buffet meal, photo with Santa, and a fabulous show with Marlena Phillips called White Mt. Christmas. All this, plus a ride back and forth; sign up at the front desk.
Saturday, December 6, 9am-1pm - Annual Christmas Bazaar
Calling all crafters - the Center is renting spaces and can provide large octagon tables. Lunch will be available for purchase from 11am-1pm. Please call Phyllis to save a spot.
Thursday, December 11, following lunch - Lunch and Learn Series: Aromatherapy
Celebrate this special time of the year with the recreation of the aromatic impact of days of old. Learn from Kate Kelly which essential oils to use to evoke memories using sprays and candles. Sign up at the front desk or by calling.
Friday, December 12 - Amazing Christmas Show & Giveaway
The Center is very pleased to welcome some local entertainers for a fun and fabulous show and give away. Come enjoy great Christmas music and humor right before lunch. After lunch, the giveaway will begin. Each person in attendance will receive a free raffle ticket; 31 gift bags full of Christmas surprises will be given away.
Monday, December 15, 5:30pm - Sights and Sounds of Christmas
Center buses will drive guests around Littleton to see the Christmas lights, leaving the Center at 5:30pm for an hour tour. The buses come back to the Center for cookies and hot cocoa so participants can enjoy a concert by the Grace Methodist Bell Ringers from 6:30-7:30pm. The Bell Concert is open to all. Bring friends and family. Please sign up at the front desk for the bus ride; no sign up needed for concert.
Tuesday, December 16, 1pm - Line Dancing, with Billye
Tuesday, December 23 - Christmas Carols with Lakeway 3rd Graders
Come and hear the joyful voices of children singing Christmas Carols. Mrs. Dodge's 3rd grade will be singing right after lunch. After the concert, enjoy home-baked cookies provided by the 3rd graders.
Thursday & Friday, December 25 & 26- Center closed for the Christmas holiday
Tuesday, December 30, 1pm - Bookworms Bookclub discusses Promise Me by Richard Paul Evans
First and third Wednesday each month (usually)
Wednesday, December 31 - New Year's Eve Party and Countdown
The Senior Center is planning a great celebration and it doesn't include staying up to midnight. There will be music with Wayne Klingler, a sparkling toast at noon, and some other surprises. Come celebrate the arrival of 2015 just 12 hours early.
Mondays, 1pm - Yoga (new members welcome)
Tuesdays, 10am - Art Class, with Rick Tilton (any medium; all levels of interest 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
North Country Chorus 67th Annual Christmas Concert
Friday, December 5, 7:30pm
First Congregational Church, Littleton, NH
Sunday, December 7, 2:30pm
North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury,VT
(603) 989-5523 (information)
www.northcountrychorus.org
North Country Chorus, soloists, a nine-piece orchestra, and a quartet of vocal soloists will perform sets of seasonal carols and lead a traditional carol sing with the audience. This holiday program will feature Messiah by George Frideric Handel. Tickets at the door or in advance from catamountarts.org (802-748-2600). North Country Chorus, PO Box 184, Wells River, VT 05081
Something Wonderful I Missed: Holiday Edition
Sunday, December 7, 3pm
Littleton Opera House
82 Union Street, Littleton
www.aannh.org
Not Your Mom's Musical Theater returns to the region with a brand new show, featuring holiday music written for or featured in musicals. NYMMT's innovative concerts mix great songs from Broadway and off-Broadway musicals with the often hilarious history behind those songs. Four versatile, talented performers, playing a range of characters to live piano accompaniment, will present a concert of holiday selections from musicals, from now classics like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "We Need a Little Christmas" to lesser-known gems you might have missed from shows as varied as Striking 12 and Promises, Promises. Get into the holiday spirit with a glimpse of musical theater at its finest and simplest - actors onstage, telling a story through music. Recommended for ages 10 & up. Tickets are on sale now - discounted if you purchase them online in advance. If you'd like to attend but are unable to afford the ticket price, please join us anyway (and give what you can). 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. Daily through Wednesday, December 24, 10am-4pm - There's no better place to get into the holiday spirit than Christmas Lane, address of The Rocks Estate. Christmas tree shoppers may select a handmade wreath or tree from the farm's retail lot or wander the fields to Cut-Your-Own, in addition to two shops filled with USA-made and locally-crafted gifts and decorations. Weekend visitors will find a variety of festive activities, from horse-drawn wagon rides through the beautiful historic Estate to roasting marshmallows around the fire pit. Father Christmas will be at the farm visiting with shoppers and presenting fir tree seedlings to children on Saturdays from 10am-2pm. The Frost Place Museum Events & Readings The Frost Place Museum will re-open on Saturday, May 23, 2015 158 Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 www.frostplace.org The Frost Place is a permanent home and museum for poets and poetry at Robert Frost's former homestead, which sits on a quiet North Country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains. Enjoy the view from the front porch of Mount Lafayette and the Franconia Notch. Gaze at Robert Frost's autographed books and hand-written letters safely tucked under glass. And, see the Morris Chair in the front room where Frost sat and wrote his poems. During the winter months, the house is closed but the grounds and poetry trail are open. The offices are open year-round. Please call or email with questions. Special events and groups can be accommodated. The Frost Place 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.
Save the Dates
June 21-25, 2015 - The Frost Place's Conference on Poetry and Teaching
June 25-26, 2015 - Teachers As Writers Workshop The Conference on Poetry and Teaching is a unique opportunity for teachers to work closely with both their peers and with a team of illustrious poets who have particular expertise in working with teachers at all levels: K-12, graduate and undergraduate, and nontraditional and community-based instructors. Over the course of 4½ days, faculty poets share specific, hands-on techniques for teaching poetry. The emphasis is on the reading-conversation-writing-revision cycle, and the teaching approach aligns with the Common Core anchor standards for reading and writing. Graduate-level credits are available. Certificate of completion includes 33 hours of Continuing Education credit. Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre 2050 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 www.bethlehemcolonialtheatre.orgOn the New Hampshire List of Historic Places, the Colonial Theatre presents nationally acclaimed artists in an intimate theatre setting, independent and world cinema, quality family entertainment and community events to residents and visitors to The White Mountains. The Friends of The Colonial sees as part of its mission the enhancement of the quality of life for all area residents. As such, The Colonial encourages the use of the Theatre by other community non-profits for fundraising, enrichment and outreach, and offers the Theatre on a negotiable sliding scale.
Tickets on sale now for An Evening with Leo Kottke on Friday, May 15, 2015
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 are also 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.
Sugar Hill Historical Museum Exhibits & Events
Call to make an appointment for a special tour 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.
Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events By request
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.
Saturday & Sunday, December 20 & 21, 7pm and also 2pm on Sunday - The triumphant return home of the theater's first ever attempt at a National Touring production, A Christmas Carol. This joyous retelling emphasizes the spectacle and the wonder of Charles Dickens' holiday classic. The theater is pulling out all the stops to create a spectacular and unforgettable Christmas production.
Tuesday, December 30 - Warren Miller's Annual Ski Film
Warren Miller films highlight an exhilarating worldwide tour of exotic locations with the sport's best skiers and snowboarders. Prizes, raffle and a chance to win a trip to Montana, Norway or Alaska.
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
Artist on Exhibit - Kara Andersen's beautiful artwork is on display until December 31
Looking for Christmas gifts? The Library is selling Lincoln afghans, available only at the Lincoln Public Library. The afghans feature scenes of historic Lincoln, are 50" x 60", made in the USA, and are available in Cranberry Red or Hunter Green. Stop by the Library and check them out.
Wednesday, December 31, 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. 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 D eb or JoAnne for more details.
Wednesday, December 3, 11:30am-4pm - Indian Head Holiday Trip (call Michelle for details)
Thursday, December 4, 9:30am - Designers' Place: Holiday Floral Arranging, with Jane (all supplies provided)
Monday, December 8, 1-3pm - Christmas Craft Day
Participants will be making ornaments, small gifts and/or decorations. Join the Cookie Walk and enjoy light refreshments.
Tuesdays, through December 23, 9:30am - Computer Classes, with Paul Anderson
Register today at the Front Desk (donations accepted).
December 9 - Facebook/Google/Online Banking
December 16 - MS Word & Office
December 23 - Genealogy
Wednesday, December 10, 12:45pm - Dealing with Grief and Loss at the Holidays
Thursday, December 11, 9:30am - Holiday Card Making with Jeannie McKay
Thursday, December 18, 11:30am - Woodsville High School Band/Choir Concert
Friday, December 19, 11am - Christmas Buffet/Party
Enjoy a festive Holiday Buffet, with music provided by Bob & Cliff. Take part in an Old Fashioned Yankee Swap - Simply buy and wrap a gift (of no more than $5) to put under the tree.
Monday, December 22, 1pm - Pampered Chicks
This month's focus will be on lips. Just in time for Winter's "kiss", participants will learn how to make lip products from scratch, for themselves or for a gift.
Mondays & Thursdays, 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, with Gayla
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group
Thursdays, 12:45pm - Line Dancing, with Paul Williams
North Country Chorus 67th Annual Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 6, 7:30pm
Wells River Congregational Church
Wells River, VT
www.northcountrychorus.org
North Country Chorus, soloists, a nine-piece orchestra, and a quartet of vocal soloists will perform sets of seasonal carols and lead a traditional carol sing with the audience. This holiday program will feature Messiah by George Frideric Handel. Tickets at the door or in advance from catamountarts.org (802-748-2600). North Country Chorus, PO Box 184, Wells River, VT 05081
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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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.
Wednesday, December 3, 7pm - PSU Chamber Players
At Smith Recital Hall; call for free tickets
Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6 - Contemporary Dance Ensemble
Sunday, December 7 - PSU Choirs: A Joyful Noise!
Wednesday, December 10 - PSU Percussion Ensemble
Sunday, December 14 - Pemi Choral Society: Aspects of Joy
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 continue 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.
December 4 - Deb Ballou
Debra tells stories to audiences of all ages incorporating folktales, fairy tales, Native American stories, original stories, poems and personal adventures, including excerpts from Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. She often uses musical instruments, singing and/or audience participation to enhance the experience.
December 11 - Rusty Locke
Rusty plays several stringed instruments, including banjo, guitar and auto-harp, using them to weave a spell over his audience as he spins yarns as varied as "Anansi" folk tales from west Africa to his own life experiences. Rusty has a wry sense of humor and a rich baritone voice, which he uses to coax audiences to sing with him - his own songs as well as his version of many popular songs from folk to jazz and everything in between.
December 18 - Becky Rule
December 25 - Christmas, no storytelling
January 1 - Bill Hinderer
Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub on Friday evenings (unless otherwise noted)
December 5 - Doug Hazard
December 12 - Vagabond Blue (Jill Ducsai & Carolyn Ramsay)
December 19 - Julia Velie
December 26 - TBA
December 31 - New Year's Eve
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.
It's Mitten Tree Time!
Anyone's hand-knit mittens can help those in need AND Plymouth Regional Senior Center
Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6, 10:30am-8pm - Festival of Trees Raffle
Friday, December 12, 11am - Plymouth Writers' Group
Second & fourth Fridays each month
Wednesday, December 17, 10am - Kids Day!
Welcome the elementary students of Plymouth and Wentworth, for readings of their own stories and singing. They will join Center participants for lunch with a pizza buffet.
Monday, December 22, 12noon - Taco Bar Christmas Luncheon
Participants are invited to wear their Christmas finest and the Center will supply the music.
December 25 & 26 and January 1 - Senior Center closed
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
Wednesdays, 8:30am - Gentle Yoga, with Donna Sullivan & Christie Faella
Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists
Wednesdays, 9:45am - Meditation
This class with Donna Sullivan includes standing stretches, breathing exercises, then guided relaxation, finishing with a 10 minute silent meditation. Can be done in everyday clothes seated in a chair.
Thursdays, 1pm - Memoir Workshop
Come join in for lots of fun and a great feeling of accomplishment. All are welcome.
Fridays, 9:30am - Country Line Dancing, with Joan Randlett
Participants can kick up their heels, have fun and exercise at the same time.
Pease Public Library Programs & Events
Monday-Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm
1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 or 536-2369
www.peasepubliclibrary.org
The current art exhibit is by Paulette Brace.
Friday, December 5, 3:30pm - Bookworms Junior Book Club discusses Geronimo Stilton: A Very Merry Christmas
For grades K-2. Please sign up in advance. Book copies for loan at the Library for the participants to check out a month before the book club takes place.
Monday, December 8, 3:30pm - Hooked on Books (grades 3-4) discusses The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
Monday, December 8, 4pm - Page Turners Junior Book Club discusses Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein
For grades 5-6. Please sign up in advance. Book copies for loan at the Library for the participants to check out a month before the book club takes place.
Monday, December 8, 6:30pm - Created Equal: March on Washington 1963
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963. Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his most famous address there, but others spoke too. Because John is interested in the connections between the Civil Rights Movements of the WWII-era and the 1960s, he will use his talk to highlight the ways King's address intersects historical trajectories started by three who "shared the podium" with him that hot summer day: Marian Anderson, A. Philip Randolph, and James Farmer. John aims to allow participants to better appreciate the historical complexities of King, the event, and the directions the Movement took afterwards. Leader: John Krueckeberg, Ph.D. PSU Professor of History, Department of History, Philosophy and Social Studies Education
Mondays, December 8 & 22, 7pm - Community Knitters
All ages and levels of expertise are welcome. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month (usually, call to confirm). Contact: Nancy Conklin, (603) 707-6024
Tuesdays, December 9 & 16, 10:15am - Holiday Stories and Drop in Crafts
Participants will read holiday books and sing holiday songs, directly followed by drop-in crafts (10:45am-1pm)
Thursday, December 11, 5:30pm - Teen Night
Bring a gift under $5 for our Yankee Swap. Students will also be decorating cookies. For those in 6th grade and up. Please sign up at the front desk. Held on the first Thursday of every month (usually).
Friday, December 12, 3:30pm - Grade 3-5 Afternoon
Children will play Wii games and do crafts. Bring games, snacks and nunchucks to share. For those in grades 3-5 only, please.
Friday, December 19, 3:30pm - Holiday Party
Crafts galore, for all ages
Monday, December 29, 3:30pm - Lego Spectacular
Come make LEGO creations, for ages 5+
Monday, December 29, 5pm - Family Movie (PG)
Check the Library for the title
Tuesday, December 30, 2pm - Tinker Time
Snap Circuits and other simple circuits
Wednesday, December 31, 11:30am-1pm - Count Down to Noon Party
Come count down to noon and make some crafts to celebrate the new year
Mondays, 10:30am - Come Read to Willow
Come in to read to the library's resident therapy dog Willow, a good listener for any reluctant readers, young and old. Or just come in to say hi.
Tuesdays, 6-8pm - Plymouth Area Chess Club
Call 536-1179 for information
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, Museum of NH History, Polar Caves, Shepherd-McAuliffe Discovery Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Currier Art Museum, among others.
Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12noon-5pm; 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.
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 of operations, as the owners have decided to retire. Please call or email for additional information.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. Sunday, December 7, 4pm - Community Holiday Concert and Cookie Swap
This year's Concert promises to create a blend of musical offerings that will satisfy anyone's thirst for a good time. Participants can dust off their vocal cords and get ready to join in the singing of Christmas Carols to get in the spirit of the season.
This year will feature the groups Rhubarb Pie (Peggy Martin, flute; Linda O'Donnell, accordion; Bill Taffe, concertina; and Betty Jo Taffe, keyboard), Campton Elementary School's AJ Coppola, Plymouth Regional High School's William Gunn and friends, along with Ian Soderberg and Jim Aguiar.
After the musical performance and sing-a-long, attendees can enjoy the annual cookie fest, by bringing along a dozen or so of their own cookies to swapfor other delightful treats. Those who don't bring cookies can still join in the good food and good fun. The Historical Society will provide hot cocoa and more to help wash down the cookies and brighten spirits. Free and open to the public.
Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center Exhibits Karl Drerup Art Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm; Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1-4pm Silver Center for the Arts Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; 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 December 12 at Silver Center for the Arts - 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. Exhibiting through December 13 at Karl Drerup Art Gallery - The Beehive Collective What is it like to work as part of an artist collective? The Beehive Collective has traveled to and worked with groups around the world, translating complex global stories into collaboratively drawn images that take on a life of their own. Their most recently printed graphic, "Mesoam erica Resiste," was nine years in the making. This large-format narrative illustration tells stories of grassroots organizing and community resilience from Mexico to Colombia and also celebrates cultural and ecological diversity.
Wednesday, December 10, 5:30pm - Jammin' at Karl's, featuring Austin Pratt
At Karl Drerup Art Gallery 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. 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.
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. 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. 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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