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ArtsNorth Calendar
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Early Spring - Issue 157
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NHBCA Seeks Donations for Arts Baskets: This year's Business in the Arts Gala is Monday, May 11, at the Center of NH in Manchester. Your organization can be part of the festivities by contributing something to the Arts Baskets. To participate, contact Joy Jaworski by March 27 at joy.jaworski@comcast.net,
Writers' Day Features Author Anita Diamant: The NH Writers' Project's annual Writers Day will be held on Saturday, March 28 and features author Anita Diamant. Learn more here.
March 30 Deadline to Submit Entries for "Force of Nature" Exhibit: The Karl Drerup Art Gallery is partnering with The Women's Caucus on Art, New Hampshire Chapter (WCA/NH) and the Arts Alliance to present Force of Nature: A National Juried Exhibition July 6-August 14, 2015. Deadline for entry is March 30. Prospectus and entry details here. "Protecting the Creative Spirit: Copyright, intellectual property law, and the creative arts --your legal rights & the art you create" is the subject of a daylong session at the Welcome Center, Plymouth State University Saturday, April 11. Free for PSU faculty, staff & students; $50 for others. Click here to register. NH Grants Institute Rescheduled: The NH Grants Institute has been rescheduled for March 30-April 1. Learn more about this three-day workshop from the NH Center for Nonprofits and sign up here. High School Short Film Fest Deadline is April 7: The NH High School Short Film Festival is accepting applications. Deadline to submit is April 7. There is a 7 minute limit; all genres welcome. Learn more here. Curious George Cottage Artist-in-Residence Program: Applications are due May 1 from artists in all media interested in this residency,Aug. 17-31. in Waterville Valley, NH. Details at http://thereycenter.org NH State Council on the Arts Grant Opportunities: Deadlines are approaching for proposals for Arts in Health, Youth Arts Project and the Conservation License Plate grant program. Learn more about this and other funding and learning opportunities here. Evaluating Your Arts Program Workshop: The NH State Council on the Arts offers "Evaluating Your Arts Programs: An Introduction," on Friday, May 15, 10am-3pm, at the PSU Graduate Center in Concord. The free workshop will be led by Maren Brown, MBA and Principal of the arts consulting firm, Maren Brown Associates. Preregistration is required. Contact Catherine O'Brian, NH State Council on the Arts at 271-0795, or Catherine.R.Obrian@dcr.nh.gov. Bring the Arts into Your School & Community! We're happy to work with you to design customized programs that meet your school and classroom goals or address community issues. You can also be part of one of our regional residencies. Learn more about this year's offerings here, or ask us about creating a customized residency and planning for next year. Like Us on Facebook! Share your arts events and ideas with us there!
A Note to Businesses: Your support is critical to support arts in our communities. Get involved here. Or email us to learn more.
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Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining
Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country
There are signs of Spring everywhere -- and we're dreaming of shedding our winter layers! Robins have been spotted, the snow is melting around the base of trees, the sun is warmer (at least it is when the wind isn't blowing fiercely!!), and it's still light at 7pm. What better time to think about engaging in some new and fun activities, like those planned by our member organizations and listed below? Check out this e-bulletin for up-to-date information on artistic and cultural activities around the region and get out and enjoy!
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 April 23-May 20, is April 14.
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"Experiment and Explore: Using the Arts for Early Experiences in How the World Works" Saturday in Berlin:
Don't miss your last chance to experience this year's hands-on Arts in Early Learning conference! Presented in partnership with VSA NH under a contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the conference takes place from 8:30am to 1:30pm on March 28 at White Mountains Community College. It's a great chance to think, learn, and talk about laying the foundations for STEM learning through the arts for preschoolers and primary students. Early childhood educators, administrators, care providers, parents and grandparents, librarians and teaching artists are invited to register. The conference is free for WMCC students and scholarships are available to all who need them. Learn more about the conference and register here.
Marvelous Marvin's STEAM Tour Is Scheduling School & Community Stops!
Marvelous Marvin uses theater, movement, poetry, circus arts, magic and more to teach science and math to K-6 students. He'll spend six days in residence in northern New Hampshire, April 6-11, offering performances and circus arts workshops for students and families, including two public performances for families with young children on Saturday, April 11, and several STEAM and literacy workshops for early childhood educators, with an emphasis on inclusion. Learn more about the offerings here and stay tuned here for details on public and community programs.
White Mountain Artist Residency Applications Due April 17!
Artists in all media are invited to apply for the 2015 White Mountain National Forest Artist-in-Residence program, a collaboration between the WMNF and the Arts Alliance. The program highlights ways in which the arts can be used to explore and interpret the forest environment and forest-related ideas and issues. The artist selected will choose a period of at least three weeks between July and September to be in residence. Professional and emerging artists in any art form (visual and performing artists, craftspeople, writers) are invited to apply. Application materials and additional information are available here. The deadline for this year's residency is April 17.
Write Now! 2016 Conference already has a waiting list! Register now to get on it: Last Saturday at our annual Write Now conference, we announced that Lucy Calkins will be the speaker at next year's conference, offered in partnership with the Conway School District on April 2, 2016. As always the conference takes place at Kennett High School and the fee is $25, which includes breakfast and lunch. By Monday we were full -- but we are holding a few more spots for North Country teachers and we are accepting registrations for the waiting list, on a first-come, first-served basis. Complete registration requires online sign-up and receipt of advance payment (we won't cash your check unless you have a guaranteed space). Lucy Calkins, founding director of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University's Teachers College, is an internationally renowned and beloved leader, author, teacher and mentor. Learn more and register here. Register Now! Teacher & Administrator Workshops on the New Hampshire Policies & Practices in Arts Education:
With our partners at the NH Arts Learning Network, NH Department of Education, and NH State Council on the Arts, we're presenting two workshops with Marcia McCaffrey, Arts Consultant at the NH Department of Education -- on Friday, May 8, from 8:30am to 2:30pm in Concord, and Tuesday, May 12, from 9am to 3pm at North Country Education Services in Gorham. Workshop participants will examine and discuss the new Arts Model Competencies, share performance- based assessments and explore how the competencies provide entry points for access to the arts curriculum for all students. Professional development credit is offered. Learn more and register here. Celebrate New Hampshire Artists this May!
Throughout the year, the Arts Alliance brings guest artists -- from poets to circus artists, taiko drummers to chamber groups -- to work in northern New Hampshire schools and towns. These residencies give thousands of students the opportunity to experience other cultures, art forms and points of view. Just as it's important to bring artists from across the country and around the world into our communities, we believe it's vital to recognize the incredible artists (choreographers, fiddlers, comic artists, painters, singers...) in our own backyards. So this May, we want to highlight the work that we and our members are doing with New Hampshire artists! At the beginning of the month, for example, we're bringing the very talented Jocelyn Duford to the Medallion Opera House (see below), and we will also be presenting artists in schools, nursing homes and preschools throughout the region. What is your school or community organization doing with NH artists? Please email us at programs@aannh.org so that we can highlight your story on our website and in social media come May!
A New Take on Musical Theater Comes to Gorham: Don't miss Jocelyn's ABC: Alphabet Broadway Cabaret, at the Medallion Opera House on Tuesday, May 5, at 7pm. The very talented NH musical theater performer Jocelyn Duford takes us on a tour of Broadway, with one song for each letter of the alphabet! Expect music from well-known shows like Peter Pan, Gypsy and Nine, as well as lesser-known gems, from the jazzy See What I Wanna See to shows as varied as She Loves Me, Little Me, Bring it On and The Goodbye Girl. A virtuosic and often hilarious performance you won't want to miss from Not Your Mom's Musical Theater. Mark your calendars for the 7pm performance -- tickets are available now!
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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.facebook.com/ConnecticutRiverArtisansGroup
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 websiteor call (802) 266-3687. Various workshops offered - check website, www.facebook.com/ConnecticutRiverArtisansGroup, or call for details.
Artists exhibiting at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Indian Stream Health Center (ISHC). Francine Bigney is the artist of the month at the ISHC and Leo Mailhot is the artist of the month at the UCVH. Steve Bissonnette is the artist of the month at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook. The artist of the month is a collaborative effort of CRAG and the Tillotson Center.
CRAG members also display at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. For more information about exhibits and schedules, please contact Michele Johnsen at 237-5500 or art@michelejohnsen.com; Deb Sargent at (603) 538-6678 or debsargent@excite.com; Fran Bigney at 237-5208 or Francine@ncia.net. 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. 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. |
Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings
Saturdays (unless noted otherwise), 8pm
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2721
www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/
Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America's oldest nonprofit conservation and recreation organization. A membership organization, the AMC promotes the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the mountains, forests, waters and trails of the Appalachian region. The AMC offers outdoor experiences and educational programs for youth, teens, families and adults through its New Hampshire huts and lodges, maintains over 1,500 miles of trails, and supports conservation policy and research efforts.
Wednesdays, 6pm - International Dinner & Adventure Series
Weekly dinner series of international cuisine, follows with an inspiring presentation. The family-style dinner features four courses and beverages. The after dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers and travelers. Dinner is at 6pm, the program follows dinner. Reservations are recommended. Group rates for parties of 5 or more are available.
March 25 - Island Hopping- Trekking in Scotland and Iceland, with Sue Rose
Cuisine of Iceland
Programs are free and open to the public (not including meals). Call for more information or to make a reservation. This schedule is subject to change.
AANNH Arts in Early Learning Conference: Experiment & Explore
Saturday, March 28, 8:30am-1:30pm
White Mountains Community College
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (530) 727-8750 (information)
www.aannh.org
Experiment and Explore: Using the Arts for Early Experiences in How the World Works
Don't miss your last chance to experience this year's hands-on Arts in Early Learning conference, presented in partnership with VSA NH under a contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It's a great chance to think, learn and talk about laying the foundations for STEM learning through the arts for preschoolers and primary students. Early childhood educators, administrators, care providers, parents and grandparents, librarians and teaching artists are invited to register. The conference is free for WMCC students and scholarships are available to all who need them. Register with Arts Alliance online, or call or email us for details. Learn more about the conference at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eaaqf9u47e225fb8&llr=g5vgzlbab
WREN Workshops, Farmers Market & Technology Classes Tuesdays, 12noon-7pm and Thursdays 10am-2pm
WREN Works Maker Studio
117 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736
ww3sren.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1390990 Wednesday, April 1, 6pm - Free Fiber Arts Work Night, with Carol Walker of the Doll Dreamer A non-traditional fiber arts group whose participants enjoy creating in the company of other crafters. Besides knitting and crocheting, members embroider, tat, needlepoint, braid rugs, spin, make dolls, macramé, cross stitch and more. All are welcome, from beginners to masters, and anyone just interested in learning a craft. Look for updates on the Facebook page, "Not your Mama's Knitting Group." Every first Wednesday of the month.
Every other Wednesday, through June 17, 3pm - WINGS, with Laurie Jean Kramer
WINGS emphasizes the arts as a pathway towards self-knowledge and creativity. This program shares the richness of WREN with local children. Girls and boys, ages 7-14, are invited to take part in workshops and adventures. Register for one or all; drop-ins welcome. 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 www.medallionoperahouse.org Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11, 6pm and Sunday, April 12, 2pm - Gorham High School Production of "Cabaret: A Country Story"
Performances at the Gorham High School, 120 Main Street. Dinner from La Bottega Saladino's and Mr. Pizza will be provided at the night performances. There will be a special music-only matinee performance on Sunday at the Medallion Opera House.
Doors open at 5:15pm. Advance tickets are available at the High School Reception Desk from Anne Bennett; contact anne.bennett@sau20.org or 466-2776. Additional tickets can be purchased at the door after 5:30pm on the night of the show on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information, check out Facebook: Gorham K-12 Music, or check the website at http://bccollia.wix.com/gmhsmusic4life. For additional information, contact Brittany Collia-Music Director at brittany.collia@sau20.org. St. Kieran Celebrates Arts, Creativity & Cultural HeritageOffice hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-12noon & 1-4:30pm and Friday, 9am-12noon 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. Season members enjoy free admission to over twenty exciting and diverse performances. Membership benefits also include advance mailings and personal invitations to special events. Permanent Exhibition: Scrapbook celebrating the history & story of St. Kieran Center for the Arts
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.
Exhibiting through June - Tim Sappington's Northern Spirit
Northern Spirit is an exhibition of various medium that are, in one way or another, inspired by the mountains, seacoast, forests, light or the very atmosphere found in northern New England. The main hall is filled with a breathtaking display of oil on canvas, watercolor on paper, wood and paint, fiber optics, LED lighting and ceramic sculpture.
Saturday, April 18, 7pm - The Nick Grondin Group, jazz Gorham Historical Society: Town and Railroad Museum Depending upon volunteer availability; call or email in advance to confirm schedule
25 Railroad Street (by town park)
Gorham (603) 466-5338 (Contact: Reuben Rajala)
www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/Railroad_Museum.html Explore the rich history of the town, the area and the railroad through artifacts, photographs, railroad exhibits and equipment, including Baldwin steam engine, B&M diesel engine, Russell snowplow and caboose. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station (used as station until 1968), with a model railroad and unique Crockett-Quinn GTR Railroadania exhibit in railroad boxcars. Most of the museum and several boxcars are handicapped accessible. For more information, or to assure the Museum will be open when you are in town, call or email the Society. Admission is by donation. Directions: Route 2 and 16 into Gorham (Main Street). Railroad Street is one block south of Main Street and the town common, near the Town Hall. 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.
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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KHS Arts in Residence Jazz & Blues Concert: Tj Wheeler
Friday, March 27, 7pm
Kennett High School, Loynd Auditorium
409 Eagles Way (off Route 302 in Redstone), North Conway (603) 356-4343
www.khsmwv.com/home
Award-winning blues & jazz musicaneer Tj Wheeler conducts his new program: How We Arrived ... a Century of Grassroots Music & How it Shaped History. Tj highlights historic events in civil & human rights, including work from musical legends Muddy Waters, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Alan Lomax. See how blues, folk, jazz and gospel music reflected and influenced social change for the 20th century and beyond. Artist in Residence Tj and KHS students will present a culminating concert for everyone. Tickets at the door; all proceeds to benefit KHS Arts in Residence program.
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 Literacy Foundation is on FaceBook and Twitter. Individual, 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 jodi@believeinbooks.org or aimee@believeinbooks.org.
Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-4pm. Enjoy 10K of running, walking and biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood. Includes 1/2-mile Storybook Trail: Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson
Maple Sugaring in the 100 Acre Wood
Guided tours through the Sugar Bush are offered weekend afternoons, including a new "Tap Your Own" Program. Enjoy a wagon ride through the woods, learn about the history of sugaring, how to identify maple tress, tap for sap, collect and sample a tasting. Self-guided tours can be done on the Maple Storybook Trail, which begins right near the Sugar Shack. This tour can be done anytime; however, an inside peek at the Sugar Shack can only be done when Believe in Books is open. Dress according to weather. BIBLF is grateful for all donations; net proceeds go directly toward the literacy programs. Details at http://believeinbooks.org/maple-sugaring.html
Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29 - Celebrating New Hampshire's Maple Producers Association 20th Annual Maple Weekend
Anyone who is interested in volunteering in the Sugar Shack or to give short guided trails through the Sugar Bush, is welcome to contact Aimee.
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 jodi@believeinbooks.org.
Saturdays, through April 18, 10am - Character Breakfast Series
Join in for a small breakfast, including pancakes with 100 Acre Wood Maple Syrup, a storybook reading and a visit from the featured character of the week. Plus use of the 100 Acre Wood Trail System for the day. Suggested donation. Character Schedule:
March 28 - Piglet
April 4 - Rabbit
April 11 - Eeyore
April 18 - The Lorax Theater in the Wood Wednesday-Saturday, April 15-18 - 6th Annual Earth Day Celebration with Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax"
Includes a Storybook Trail walk through the Wood, the enactment of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax inside the Theater in the Wood and a visit from he who speaks for the trees... the Lorax himself, followed by a brief discussion about recycling and some arts and crafts. Each child will also go home with a reusable gift bag filled with educational information and fun stuff to help them start "going green." Breakfast with The Lorax available on Saturday, April 18. Scheduling local school groups, April 15-17. Details at http://believeinbooks.org/earth-day-with-the-lorax.html World Fellowship Center Workshops and Cultural Events 368 Drake Hill Road (off Route 16), Albany (between Chocorua & Conway) (603) 447-2280 www.worldfellowship.org A progressive oasis on 455 mostly wilderness acres in the splendor of New Hampshire's White Mountains is poised to welcome community members. 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 and 6pm. Overnight accommodations available.
The 2015 summer program begins in June - enjoy summertime pleasures while promoting peace and social justice through education and dialogue, inspired by nature. Daily possibilities include fascinating program presentations, opportunities to play, be creative, hike, bike and explore.
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.
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.
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 and 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
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.
Wednesdays, March 25 and April 8 & 22, 1pm - Knitters' Group
Second and fourth Wednesday each month (usually)
Friday, March 27, 1pm - Music with Uncommon Folk
Welcoming Sam and Paul for a very entertaining concert
Tuesdays, March 31 and April 7 & 21, 1pm - Line Dancing, with Billye
Tuesday, March 31, 1pm - Bookworms Bookclub discusses I've Got You Under My Skin by Mary Higgins Clark
Thursday, April 2 - Birthday Dinner
Join in for fun and music. Birthday cake and ice cream. First Thursday of every month.
Tuesday, April 7 - Traditional Easter Dinner, as well as some fun and surprises. Wear an Easter bonnet for the parade.
Thursday, April 9, 1pm - Seasons of the Moose and All Its Majesty
Informative and interesting program with Candace Morrison, a Forestry Technician from Campton. Her program covers characteristics, classifiers, diet, reproduction, habitat, range, predators and mortality. Free and open to the public.
Friday, April 10, 1pm - Cake Decorating
Want to learn the secrets to a beautiful cake? The Center is pleased to welcome Brooke Glynn for a cake decorating class. Please sign up at the front desk. Room for 10 and a nominal charge to help cover the costs. This should be a fun and delicious program.
Thursday, April 16, 10:30am - Littleton Needleworkers
Thursday, April 16, 1:15pm - Lunch and Learn Series: Memory, with Kate Kelly
No charge if you have lunch at the Center. Sign up is necessary at the front desk.
Calling All Artists - The Senior Center will host an art show on May 8 to coincide with the Art of Spring raffle. There is no charge to display work, but call the Center to register with Phyllis, in order for the Center to be able to highlight each person's work to the best advantage. Artists can opt to display and/or to sell their work. What a lovely way to usher in Mothers day weekend.
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.
League of NH Craftsmen Gallery & Littleton Studio School
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Gallery, 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.nhcrafts.org/localsites/littleton/
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 one 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 or the Book Store for the latest class schedule or to reserve your place in a class. The schedule is also available online, or email a request to receive updates on workshop offerings. Any student under 18 will need a parent's signature. Unless noted otherwise, preregistration is required for all classes; full tuition is due at the time of registration. For more information and registration, call the school. Gift certificates available. Connect with the Studio School using Facebook, Twitter and Blogging. Visit the website to learn what is happening in the Studio, and communicate with other students, the instructors and many others.
Wednesdays, through April 8, 6-9pm - Jewelry Fundamentals, with Lucy Golden
Explore fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, forming, surface texture and finishing. Make a ring, a bracelet, earrings (and more). Each project builds on the techniques learned in the last. This class can be taken repeatedly as students develop their skills and personal styles. Also offered with Jean Matray, Thursdays, May 7-June 11, 6-9pm
Thursdays, through March 26, 9am-12noon or 1-4pm - Watercolor
Debbie Aldrich is an award-winning water colorist who will inspire students to express the art in their lives. Subject matter is varied and from her own creative photographs. Any level is welcome. Ages teen-adult. Classes also available April 2-30.
Thursdays, through April 9, 6-9pm - Guided Open Session, with Jean Matray
Students 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, through April 13, 2:30-5pm - Handbuilding, with Maria Neal
Beginners or experienced potters will gain a solid foundation or stretch their abilities working with the hand-building process. Whether it is working with slabs to create mugs, bowls or boxes or learning coiling and pinching techniques to create vases and other forms, Maria's creativity is sure to build upon students' love of clay to create fun and fabulous pieces. Maria will tailor this class to the abilities of the students. Also offered May 4-June 8
Tuesdays OR Thursdays, through April 16, 6-9pm OR Wednesdays, through April 15, 9am-12noon - Throwing/Handbuilding
From basic throwing and handbuilding skills, to creating advanced forms and applying surface designs. Alison Dodd works with students one on one to help them develop their clay skills. Open to teen-adult students with any level of clay experience. Also offered May 5-June 11.
Saturday, April 18, 9am-12:30pm - Beadweaving: The Un-Spiral Bracelet
This elegant bracelet is constructed using a flat, non-spiraling version of the spiral rope technique. In this class with Deb Fairchild, students will learn the technique basics and get some ideas for stunning variations. The Un-Spiral is an ideal introduction to beadweaving.
Saturday, April 18, 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
Saturday, April 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, April 18, 1-4:30pm - Beadweaving: Dutch Spiral Bracelet
This tubular technique is beautiful and surprising...combining traditional peyote technique with openwork. In this class with Deb Fairchild, students will learn the secrets of the Dutch spiral and learn how to combine a variety of bead sizes to create the contours that add depth and interest to beadweaving designs. Previous beadweaving experience is helpful but not required.
Tuesday, April 21, 9-11:30am - Kids 2D & 3D Cupcakes, with Nicole Knowlton
In the first part of this class students will learn how to draw, paint and decorate a cupcake. In the second part students will then bring their drawings to life. Using clay techniques such as pinch pots, coils and slabs students will make a 3D version of their cupcake.
Wednesday, April 22, 9-11:30am - Kids 2D & 3D Owl, with Nicole Knowlton
In the first part of this class students will learn how to draw, paint and decorate an owl. In the second part students will then bring their drawings to life. Using clay techniques such as slabs and texturing students will make a 3D version of their owl that can be hung up.
Sunday & Tuesday, 1-4pm; 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.
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 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.
Saturdays & Sundays, March 28 & 29 and April 4 - NH Maple Experience
A treasured rite of spring in the area, the Maple Experience offers visitors a chance to learn about and participate in each step of maple sugaring. Participants drill holes in the trees, put taps in, and hang buckets. They also learn to identify different types of trees, so they can tap their own sugar maples at home. Maple Experience visitors will enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the historic Rocks Estate, with an interpretive guide on board each wagon, sharing some of the local history and information about sugaring. Tours include a visit to the sugar house, tucked into one of the many renovated historic buildings at The Rocks, where visitors will watch fourth-generation sugar maker Brad Presby at work. The adjacent interactive maple museum and education center features maple sugaring artifacts from the extensive collection of legendary Sugar Hill sugar maker Charlie Stewart. Visitors will also enjoy a maple syrup tasting - paired with the traditional fresh donut and sour pickle. Maple cooking demonstrations by local chefs will be staged each day at 12noon, and Kingdom Kernels Kettle Corn will be onsite with fresh popcorn in a variety of flavors, including maple. Maple tours are offered at 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:15pm and 2pm. Reservations are recommended, with walk-in visitors allowed as space allows.
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. The summer series is held Wednesdays in August, and the winter series is held Wednesdays in February. 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. WREN Local Works Gallery exhibiting at Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods
The public is invited to the Omni Mt. Washington Hotel for a new series of artist talks and demonstrations featuring artists of WREN. Artist talks are a great informal way for people to learn more about an artist's creative process and the unique stories behind their work. This event is part of ART MATTERS, a new initiative from the Gallery at WREN, in partnership with the Omni Mount Washington Hotel. Free and open to the public; refreshments provided. Friday, April 3, 5pm - Opening Reception: Annual WREN Member Spring Show
For more information, contact Katherine Ferrier, Gallery Coordinator at gallerywren@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 14, 6pm - Write Night in the Gallery Once a month, gather in the Gallery at WREN in Bethlehem to contemplate the new exhibit and invite the works of art to open doorways into writing. Gallery Coordinator and poet Katherine Ferrier leads writers of all abilities in short writing explorations, using visual art as an inspirational springboard. Participants simultaneously use the artwork to generate possibilities for writing, and invite the writing to open surprising conversations about art. Each session will include time for contemplation, writing, and discussion. Participants will have the option of sharing their work at the end of each session. Open to writers of all genres and levels. Drop-ins are welcome.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 theater 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 Theater by other community non-profits for fundraising, enrichment and outreach, and offers the Theater on a negotiable sliding scale.
Support The Colonial today - membership benefits include: Discounts on all movie and Live! at The Colonial event tickets, preferred ticketing and no additional processing fees on Live! tickets, free tickets for frequent movie attendance, member prices for accompanying guests, ticket discounts at Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury and St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, Berlin, and a free membership ice cream cone.
Tickets on sale now for Richard Thompson on April 30; An Evening with Leo Kottke on May 15; An Evening with Gaelic Storm on June 6; Red Molly on June 20; and Shemekia Copeland on September 12.
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.
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. Kool Kinetics Exhibiting at 42 Maple Gallery
42 Maple Street, Bethlehem (603) 575-9077
www.koolkinetics.com Kinetic Art is contemporary art, dependent upon movement for its effect. Exhibiting at 42 Maple, a church for kinetic and contemporary art, with a gallery having monthly showings of other artists and themed shows.
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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
The Library is selling Lincoln afghans, available only at the Lincoln Public Library. The afghans feature scenes of historic Lincoln, are made in the USA, and are available in Cranberry Red or Hunter Green. Stop by the Library and check them out.
Wednesday, March 25, 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. WMNF & AANNH Artist in Residence Programs Artists in all media are invited to apply for the 2015 White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) Artist-in-Residence program, a collaboration between the WMNF and the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire. The program highlights the ways in which the arts can be used to explore and interpret the forest environment and forest-related ideas and issues. The residency offers professional and emerging artists in any art form from around the country (visual and performing artists, craftspeople, writers, composers and choreographers, eco artists and media artists) an opportunity to pursue their work while being inspired by the surrounding forest and, on several occasions, share their art and their artistic process with members of the public. Artists in residence are also invited to meet with and learn from Forest Service personnel in their areas of interest (wildlife, forestry, hydrology, etc.).
Applications will be accepted through April 17. The artist selected will choose a period of at least three weeks between July and September to be in residence. Download application materials from the website at www.aannh.org. Questions? Email info@aannh.org or call (603) 323-7302.
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
Mondays, 10:30am - Scrapbooking, with Eileen
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.
Monday, 10:30am - Scrapbooking, with Eileen
Tuesday, March 31, 1pm - Easter/Spring Crafts, with Eileen Daly
Thursday, April 2, 11am - Easter Brunch
Friday, April 10, 12:30pm - Computer Class: Excel, with Paul Anderson
Fridays, April 10 & 17, 1pm - Garden Club, with Eileen
The first week the group will plan and prepare for the Center's indoor herb garden, followed by a discussion of each person's own garden plans.
Monday, April 13, 12:45pm - Sign Language Class, with Scott & Claire Gurney
Sign up at the Front Desk.
Tuesday, April 14, 1pm - Jewelry Making Class, with Eileen
All supplies will be provided (donations benefiting HMSC are appreciated).
Thursday, April 16, 9:30am - Card Making, with Jeannie McKay
Monday, April 20, 1pm - Pampered Chicks
This month the group will be making homemade soap.
Tuesday, April 21, 11am - Annual 4H Fashion Show
Thursday, April 23, 9:30am - Designers' Place: Floral Arranging, with Jane (all supplies provided).
Mondays, 10:30am - Scrapbooking, with Eileen
Bring 6-8 photos, adhesive of choice (glue stick or tape), and scissors. Those with their own supplies and album are welcome to to bring them.
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, 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.
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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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
Through April 17 - Changing America Exhibit and Art Show
Telling a story of Liberty and the American Experience, linking the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and the March on Washington in 1963
Through May - Art Exhibit: Civil Rights=Civil Society
Thursday, March 26, 3pm - Technology Learning Series: Basics of Excel
A free class on how to perform basic tasks in Microsoft Excel. In this class, students will be learning how to create, format, save and print spreadsheets-plus much more. Excel is perfect for both business and personal use. Participants are encouraged to attend a basic class before they attend one of the intermediate classes. This class assumes that participants already have a basic computer knowledge and computer navigational skills. Participants must sign up for this class - space is limited.
Thursday, March 26, 3:30pm - A Changing America Program: American Girl Doll Club!
Before hand read Meet Addie (books available at the library). Then, come discuss the book (participants can bring dolls if they'd like). Youngsters will make a friendship bracelet for themselves and their dolls and share a snack. 3rd grade and up. This club is planned to be a monthly event.
Friday, March 27, 10am - A Changing America Program: My Dreams
The library wants to know what people's dreams are! Create a collage, a poster, etc. to hang on the I Have a Dream wall in the children's room. Submit by March 30
Friday, March 27, 3:30pm - Kids Sewing
Bring a favorite old shirt that just can't be parted with and join Joan Luehrs to make a pillow. 2nd grade and up.
Friday, March 27, 6:30pm - Rally Round the Flag: The American Civil War Through Folksong
Woody Pringle and Marek Bennett present an overview of the American Civil War through the lens of period music. Audience members participate and sing along as the presenters explore lyrics, documents and visual images from sources such as the Library of Congress. Through camp songs, parlor music, hymns, battlefield rallying cries and fiddle tunes, Pringle and Bennett examine the folksong as a means to enact living history, share perspectives, influence public perceptions of events, and simultaneously fuse and conserve cultures in times of change. Showcasing numerous instruments, the presenters challenge participants to find new connections between song, art and politics in American history. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public.
Monday, March 30, 3:30pm - Lego Spectacular
Kids 5 and up are welcome to build with Legos
Monday, March 30, 5:30pm - Learning Technology Series: Intermediate Microsoft Word
Microsoft's Word program lets individuals create, edit and share work quickly and easily. Most people can open and work with a document in Word; it's the most popular word processing program in the world. Learn how to navigate around Word menus to create the appeal desired in documents. This intermediate class assumes that participants already have computer navigational skills and have basic Word skills.
March 31-May 22 - Spring Storytime
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:15am - Storytime for Toddlers (ages 0-3)
Join in for singing, dancing, finger plays, rhymes and of course books.
Tuesdays, 1:30pm and Wednesdays, 10:30am - 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. Ages 0-6, no registration required.
March 31-April 3, 4:30pm - Lego Mindstorms
Come learn basic coding and build a Lego Mindstorm. Each day will build on participants' skills to learn how to code, build and command a robot. Sign ups required. For grades 4 & 6; limited to 8 kids.
Tuesday, March 31, 6pm - Muslim Journeys Book Discussion: The Journey Continues
Exploring new and diverse perspectives on the people, places, histories, beliefs and cultures of Muslims in the United States and around the world through the Bridging Cultures Bookshelf. http://bridgingcultures.neh.gov/muslimjourneys/
March 31 - The Arabian Nights by Husain Haddawy, Translator, based on the 14th century manuscript edited by Muhsin Mahdi (http://bridgingcultures.neh.gov/muslimjourneys/items/show/22)
Tuesday & Wednesday, March 31 & April 1, 7pm - PES Shakespeare Comes to Calamity Creek!
Thursday, April 2, 3pm - Technology Learning Series: Introduction to Powerpoint
PowerPoint is a program that allows you to make visual presentations throughout a series of slides. In this class we will look at the components to create a presentation such as adding new slides, choosing fonts, and how to insert pictures. Also we will cover how to save and view your slideshow. Prerequisites: familiarity with using the keyboard and mouse, and using basic elements of Windows operating system. You must sign up for this class - space is limited.
Friday, April 3, 3:30pm - Book Worms Book Club (K-2)
Geronimo Stilton: Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye Saturday, April 4, 10:30am - Easter Egg Hunt
Mondays, April 6 & 13, 5:30pm - Learning Technology Series: Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application, part of Microsoft's Office Suite, featuring calculation, graphing tools, tables and a macro programming language called Visual Basic. It is a way to store and configure numerical information so it can be presented in a usable form for presentations. This intermediate class assumes that you already have computer navigational skills and basic Microsoft Excel skills.
Mondays, April 6 & 20, 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, April 7, 6:30pm - Paul Carroll, Irish Balladeer: Raised On Songs And Stories
Paul grew up in Dublin during the ballad boom of the sixties where the pubs were packed with folk singers and ballad groups. It is there that he found a love for the music and songs that were to be part of his life. He credits his mother for giving him the gift of song. She was a fine singer in her own right and he remembers fondly the "hooleys" in the house. His latest CD, called The Road You Take, has just been released.
Thursday, April 9, 3pm - Learning Technology Series: Introduction to Facebook
Learn the basics of what Facebook is and how social media could be useful in your life, how to create your own account, how to navigate around once you have an account, and more. This free class assumes that you already have a basic computer knowledge and computer navigational skills.
Thursday, April 9, 5:30pm - Teen Night
Kids in 6th grade and up can join in for jewelry making and Wii games. The group will be deciding what it wants to do for summer programs. Please bring a snack to share (gluten-free pizza will be available).
Friday, April 10, 7pm - Screen Time: How Much is Too Much?
How many screens do you have in your home? Between your phones, iPods, tablets, laptops, desktops and televisions, chances are you have many more than just one. Up to date research on the impact on screens on young children will also be included. Presenter Hans Mundahlis is a consultant & technology integration strategist.
Tuesday, April 14, 6:30pm - Changing America: March on Washington 1963
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his most famous address at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, but others spoke too. Interested in the connections between the Civil Rights Movements of the WWII-era and the 1960s, John Krueckeberg 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 us to better appreciate the historical complexities of King, the event, and the directions the Movement took afterwards. John Krueckeberg, PhD, is a PSU Professor of History.
Thursday, April 16, 3:30pm - Tinker Time: Perler Beads
Wednesdays, through April 22, 10am - A Changing America Program: I Have a Dream Storywalk
Follow a storywalk of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech illustrated by Kadir Nelson around the Library.Wednesday, April 22, 6:30pm - Dan Szczesny: The Adventures of Buffalo and Tough Cookie When journalist and hiker Dan Szczesny and his nine-year-old ward, Janelle, first set foot on the trail to Mt. Kearsarge in November 2011, neither of them knew that this easy hike to one of the state's most popular mountain tops would change both their lives. But what followed was a hiking odyssey that lasted over a year as the two hikers crisscrossedthe state on their way to a 225-mile epic attempt to complete a little-known hiking list called The 52 With a View. Thursday, April 23, 3pm - Learning Technology Series: Introduction to Skype This class assumes that you already have a basic computer knowledge and computer navigational skills.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, 6-8pm - 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, Shepard-McAuliffe Discovery Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Currier Art Museum, among others. Happenings at Gordon-Nash Library Tuesday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-2pm 69 Main Street, New Hampton (603) 744-8061 www.gordonnashlibrary.org Thursday, March 26, 7pm - Not In Front of the Children: The Art and Importance of Fairy Tales "Once upon a time. . ." is a magical phrase that promises the beginning of a memorable story. Where do our fairy tales come from, what do they tell us about ourselves and our history? Why have they been censored and changed and how have they retained their currency and popularity today? Ingrid Graff discusses these fascinating tales and why we should keep telling them to our children. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite fairy tale to this NH Historical Society presentation. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Ingrid Graff, free and open to the public. Fridays, March 27 & April 10, 3:30pm - Art Club! Try something new or bring along something you have been working on. An extraordinary workshop led by an award-winning artist Jessica Fligg, a New Hampshire Institute of art graduate. Drop in and make art - supplies included in fee. All teens and adults are welcome. 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Wednesday, April 15 - Noon Book Group For every meeting, the group reads a book and then engages in a deep (but friendly) discussion about it. Thursdays, through April 16, 6pm - Conversational Spanish Wednesday, April 22, 7pm - The Old Country Fiddler: Charles Ross Taggart, Traveling Entertainer Musical humorist Charles Ross Taggart performed in various lyceum and Chautauqua circuits all across the country for over 40 years, starting in 1895. A fiddler, piano player, comedian, singer and ventriloquist, he made at least 40 recordings on various labels, as well as appearing in an early talking movie four years before Al Jolson starred in "The Jazz Singer." Adam Boyce portrays Mr. Taggart near the end of Taggart's career, sharing recollections on his life, with some live fiddling and humorous sketches interspersed in this living history program. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Thursdays, 10:45am - Children's Story Time Always a new book and a new story. Suitable for all ages, but intended for pre and elementary school audience. 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.
March 26 - Marion Posner & Kate Vachon
Marion's stories are both humorous and profound, weaving truth with fantasy about life in the British Isles. Her characters are often drawn from English, Irish and Scottish lore, which reflect her own upbringing in the British Isles. She both narrates and plays the various characters that appear in her stories - often using local dialects. Marion will be joined in her tellings by Kate Vachon, whose sound effect talents embrace a most tuneful playing of the Turkey Baster.
April 2 - Mark Chamberlain
A native of the state of New Hampshire, he currently resides with his wife and thousands of honeybees. Both at times become characters in his personal adventure stories. Besides his original stories, he loves to tell his own versions of traditional folktales that are both humorous and thought provoking.
April 9 - Libby Franck
April 16 - Angela Klingler
April 23 - Bonnie MarshallDifferent groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub on Friday evenings (unless otherwise noted)March 27 - Paul Hubert
April 3 - Sweetbloods (Phil & Janet Sanguedolce)
April 10 - Julia Velie
April 17 - Middle Ground (Cindy Duchin & Peter Heimlich) 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.
Fridays, March 27 and April 10, 11am - Plymouth Writers' Group
Second & fourth Fridays each month
Thursday, April 2, 9am - 1st graders from Thornton Central School will be decorating Easter eggs with the seniors. Stop by and join the fun.
Tuesday, April 7, 11am - NH State Trooper Sharon Kopp will give a demonstration with her bomb-sniffing dogs. Trooper Kopp and her team train regularly at the Center, but this will be a special demonstration of their skills.
Tuesday, April 7, 12:45pm - Book Discussion Group
The Center has both regular and large print editions available at the reception desk. Books are due back the day of the discussion, and the following month's selection will be available at the same time. Participants must sign up one month in advance to get and read their copy of the book. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month after lunch. For more information, call Diane at 536-1204.
Wednesday, April 8, 11am - Plymouth State University Social Work Club Annual Spring Fling Lunch
Some of the friendly volunteers from PSU will be preparing and serving a ham lunch, as well as providing entertainment.
Wednesday, April 22, 11am - Fashion Show
Seniors are encouraged to wear their own wild and earthy styles to help celebrate Earth Day. This will be a fun hour of earthy fashions modeled by the Center's very own staff, friends and volunteers. Call Gail or Diane to join in the fun. Luncheon to follow.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 and 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.
Fridays, 9:30am - Country Line Dancing, with Joan Randlett
Participants can kick up their heels, have fun and exercise at the same time. PSU and Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869 http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu & www.plymouth.edu/silver/ Contact the Silver Center Box Office for tickets to all Silver Center events; use the specific PSU contact email for the particular PSU event for information and attendance at PSU events. Silver Center for the Arts events: Tickets for the 2014-15 season are on sale for programs throughout the season. Call or visit the box office for a greater choice of seats and fewer fees, or buy online. Gift certificates available. Sunday, March 29, 7pm - Hot Rize, with special guests Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers
Hot Rize has been astounding the bluegrass world with a fresh, contemporary approach to traditional music with their unique style, powerful songs, tight-as-a-drum ensemble playing and dynamic stage show. They won the first Entertainer of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association. With great anticipation by their fans, this summer the band released their first studio album in over 20 years. They've been called "the Lamborghini of bluegrass" by longtime fan Garrison Keillor; "the connective tissue that links the great founders of bluegrass with the modern tradition" by Steve Martin who had them play at his wedding. "One of the greatest bands in any genre of music," says Dierks Bentley. Mike Gordon of Phish calls them his favorite band. www.hotrize.com/home/ Also appearing with Hot Rize will be special guests Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers. Held at Hanaway Theatre Thursday, April 2, 7pm - Eagle Pond Authors' Series: Mark Wunderlich
Wunderlich's books include The Anchorage, Voluntary Servitude and The Earth Avails. The Anchorage bravely takes up the raw mess of desire and pain, the cold ache of longing and loss, and in sleek and searing poems exposes the way we live now to the larger powers of the racing heart and the radiant imagination. Listen to him read his poem Driftless Elegy here: www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/driftless-elegy. As a teacher, Wunderlich has taught in the graduate writing programs at Columbia University, Sarah Lawrence College, Ohio University and San Francisco State University.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
Wednesday, April 8, 7pm - Alpin Hong
Pianist Alpin Hong has been called "Victor Borge, Horowitz, and Billy Joel all in one" for his unique combination of stunning technique, emotional range and humor that brings audiences young and old to their feet. His astonishing ability to connect people of all ages, experiences, and backgrounds to music distinguishes him and shapes his evolving performance style. Mr. Hong has performed at Carnegie Hall and a holiday celebration at the White House. Held at Smith Recital Hall 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/ Interested in earning a masters in Integrated Arts? PSU offers an M.Ed in Integrated Arts for classroom teachers, visual arts and music teachers and all those who believe in the power of the arts. Also offered is a CAGS in Arts Leadership and Learning for those more advanced in their careers who already hold a masters degree but wish to further develop their abilities in the arts, learning and leadership. Contact Dr. Trish Lindberg, Coordinator, at plindber@plymouth.edu to schedule a meeting time to discuss options.
Saturday, April 11, 8:30am-3:45pm - Conference: Protecting the Creative Spirit
Copyright, Intellectual Property Law, and the Creative Arts - welcoming community members, faculty in higher education, artists, students across the creative arts, PSU alumni, historians, arts educators, museum educators, non-profit arts organizations, and legal consultants.
Your Legal Rights and the Art You Create; Estate Planning for Artists; What an Art Agent Can Do for your Career; Copyright, Intellectual Property, Trademark and Social Media; Basic Business Models for Artists; Dispute Resolution in the Arts; Understanding Commissioning. Fee includes continental breakfast, refreshments and lunch. Free for Plymouth State University faculty, staff and students.
Upcoming Auditions for TIGER (Theatre Integrating Guidance, Education and Responsibility)
TIGER is looking for two male performers and one female to join its Emmy-award winning professional educational theatre company helping children deal with difficult social issues since 2002; based at PSU. This is a part-time Wednesday through Friday paid position, touring from Plymouth, NH throughout New England each week. TIGER Performers need to have strong acting, singing, and dancing/movement skills as well as a love of children.
Auditions will be held April 29-May 2 at Plymouth State University. For an audition slot, please contact TIGER Tour Manager, Pam Irish at 535-2647 or by email at pmirish@plymouth.edu. Learn more about tjer company at the website at: plymouth.edu/tiger 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) A vibrant center of art, visual culture and new media, the Karl Drerup Gallery (KDAG) 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.Monday, March 30 - Call for Entries Deadline: "Force of Nature"
KDAG and The Women's Caucus on Art, NH Chapter present "Force of Nature: A National Juried Exhibition" July 6-August 14. The Arts Alliance of Northern NH will be working with them on several programs during the exhibit. Here's the call for artwork: "When women demonstrate their feminine power and energy in positive ways that command deep respect, they are often referred to as a FORCE OF NATURE. Broadly interpreted, concepts might range from myth and legend to the personal, historical or political. Artwork considering Nature (as in Mother Nature and her natural forces), eco art and ecofeminism are also strongly encouraged." Individuals and collectives can submit up to three artworks - 2D, 3D, video, installation and performance acceptable. Visit www.wcanh.org/index.php/exhibitions/force-of-nature for prospectus, entry details. Exhibiting at Karl Drerup Art Gallery through April 11 - Annual Juried Student Exhibition
The visual arts are alive, diverse, and thriving at Plymouth State University! Every year, students from all levels of art making submit their best efforts to this competitive exhibition. Visiting jurors from regional art galleries and arts organizations select excellent works from each level of instruction including an independent level that encourages and nurtures independent, self-directed creativity.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. Tuesday, April 7, 7pm - Leadership, Uncharted Territory, and Global Identity: A New Conversation Majka Burhardt draws upon her 15 years of experience producing multi-stage international ventures, focused on current cultural issues of global significance, to provide thrilling keynotes and seminars at tradeshows, conferences and company events around the world. She shares the keys of dynamic risk assessment honed from years of rock and ice climbing in unknown corners of the world. Attendees will become master explorers with Majka and come away with simple, concrete ways to shift challenges into possibilities and power to use their intuition to ignite passion for change. Through engaging new interpretations of leadership, teamwork and global capacity building, Majka will have your team following their newfound intuition within ten minutes. Meeting at Boyd Science Center Room 144, PSU. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/1633371900226263/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, April 20, 7pm - De-lighted-An Encounter with Theodore Roosevelt
In a life of 60 crowded years, Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) crammed not just a political path that culminated in two terms as President of the United States, but a career encompassing the roles of naturalist, rancher, soldier, big game hunter, conservationist, police commissioner, governor, explorer and the author of more than 30 books, hundreds of articles, and of tens of thousands of letters. In his incredible range of interests, he is rivaled only by Thomas Jefferson as the most intellectually accomplished man to inhabit the White House - a name he officially bestowed on the presidential residence. His achievements in office loom large in American history: the Panama Canal; national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and monuments; consumer protection; national defense; and corporate regulation, while transforming the Presidency into an activist role it has since never lost. Many of the issues he confronted and causes he embraced are still with us today.
Dwight Wilder passionately believes the best history teaches not just "what happened," but also "what it was like." A retired school administrator, Wilder earned his BA in History from Johns Hopkins, with graduate work at Harvard, Southern NH University and Rivier College. He is a long-time volunteer educator for the Appalachian Mountain Club, and since 1995 has been portraying Theodore Roosevelt to classes in schools, at historical societies and sites, with conservation organizations, and through Colby-Sawyer College's Adventures in Learning program. Audiences have described the experience as "being in the same room with TR - he speaks like him, dresses like him, and even looks like him!" Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists Daily, 10am-6pm
Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center
73 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2750
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 information.
Sundays, 2-4pm - Nalebinding, wtih Virginia Miller
Nalebinding predates both knitting and crochet. It uses a single needle. Learn this ancient art of needle work. Class size: 1 to 2 studentsSundays, 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.
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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