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ArtsNorth Calendar
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Late Spring - Issue 159
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The New Hampshire Humanities Council is celebrating 40 New Hampshire-based people who, over the past 40 years, have demonstrated what it means to create, teach, lead, assist and encourage human understanding. Congratulations to Arts Alliance Executive Director Frumie Selchen, who is among those who will be honored at the gala event, open to the public, on Tuesday, June 16 at 5:30pm in Concord.
The New England Foundation for the Arts' biannual Creative Communities Exchange (CCX) will be held this year in Keene, NH, on June 2 & 3. CCX is a peer-to-peer exchange of the strategies used in successful creative economy initiatives around New England. Come for workshops and networking, and a chance to learn about creative placemaking projects around the region. Click here for details and to register.
"Pathways for Boys: Finding Involvement in Out-of-School Activities," a conversation for families, boys, teachers, program staff and community members, takes place from 4 to 6:30pm on Tuesday, June 2, at the Tillotson Center, Colebrook, and on Wednesday, June 3, at ELC Outdoors, Berlin. The event, offered by North Country Listens, the Coos Youth Study Team at the Carsey School of Public Policy, and the Outdoor Pathways Coalition (of which AANNH is a member), will include a presentation of relevant findings from the Coos Youth Study and offer a chance to discuss how to involve more Coos boys in out-of-school activities. Learn more and register here.
The Frost Place
offers workshops and classes (some with graduate level credit) for teachers and poets this summer. Learn more here.Schools Integrating Arts Can Apply for a Grant
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Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining
Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country
Spring is bustin' out all over! The grass is green, the lilacs are getting ready to bloom, and the sun feels deliciously warm. Although it's a busy time of year -- putting the garden in, Memorial Day, Father's Day, graduations -- don't forget to add some arts events to your calendar. This e-bulletin has the most up-to-date information on dozens of arts and cultural activities that are sure to add some extra zip to your Spring!
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 June 18-July 15, is June 9.
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Celebrate New Hampshire Artists!
Our region boasts wonderful artists of all ages - and we want you to know about them. Throughout May, we are using our website, Facebook and Twitter to highlight what we and our members are doing with New Hampshire artists - and what those artists are focusing on in their own work. Visit today to learn about some of the artists and arts projects happening this month - we'll continue to spotlight and add new artists on social media and our website.
Taiko Master Stuart Paton Returns for Family Concert! Community members are invited to come to Madison Elementary School, 2069 Village Road, Madison, for a family concert with Burlington Taiko's Stuart Paton Thursday, June 4, at 6:3 pm. Stuart will spend the day with Madison students and teachers; the community is invited to join in that evening. Donations will be welcome to support school arts programming.
"Sneak Peek" & Program Planning Meetings: Next month we'll be providing a sneak peek of our 2015-16 season of artist residencies and programs for school contacts and community organization representatives to let them know what we're planning and how they can sign up to participate. We'll also be gathering arts presenters to talk about developing partnerships, and we'll be inviting high-school students interested in the arts to discuss summer and school year opportunities. If you'd like to be a part of any of these conversations, please email programs@aannh.org with Convenings in the title and we'll send you an invitation to the appropriate meeting.
Quirky Old-Fashioned Band Comes to New Hampshire: Mark your calendars now because Roochie Toochie and the Ragtime Shepherd Kings are coming to town. We've teamed up with two arts organizations in Maine to bring this young, New Orleans-based group up north, and they'll be leading workshops and jam sessions and performing in Gorham (Friday, July 17) and Littleton (Thursday, July 23) during their visit. Set aside an evening - or a whole day - to experience this fun and fascinating ensemble, who specialize in performing songs from the early days of Tin Pan Alley in the format on which they were first recorded: wax cylinder!
Force of Nature: Exploring the Power of the Feminine is an exciting national exhibit being offered this summer through a partnership of the Karl Drerup Art Gallery and the Women's Caucus for Art/New Hampshire Chapter with the collaboration of the Arts Alliance and several Plymouth-based organizations. Mark your calendars for art exhibits, talks, video screenings and an art as empowerment program for girls exploring the idea that when women demonstrate their feminine power and energy in positive ways, they are often referred to as a force of nature.
Prison Art Program: The Arts Alliance is honored to partner with the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire on its new Prison Arts Program, offering arts classes in correctional facilities around the state. The program is founded in the belief that arts experiences can expand the outlook of inmates, and encourage inner growth through self-discovery and self-expression. Our thanks for the inspiring leadership of Rosalie Richards, who notes, "through these art classes we not only draw pictures, we draw hope." To learn more, click here.
Summer Arts Opportunities: We're working with our NH Arts Learning Network partners to develop a list of summer arts opportunities for kids of all ages. If you run - or know of - a summer camp or program focused on arts activities, please email us details at nhartslearningnetwork@gmail.com.
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The Tillotson Center for the Arts
14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook (603) 237-8328
www.tillotsoncenter.org
Center for community heritage, visual & performing arts - a dynamic venue, including museum, art gallery and 171-seat theater. An historical building, formerly the Carriage Barn for the Balsams stagecoach; subsequently a Grange Hall with theater and dance floor. It is now a state of the arts facility for concerts, theatre play, movie, night of dancing and a community events venue. In the Museum you can see the 1800s fire equipment, as well as barn, kitchen & school room displays, and much more. At the Art Gallery, local artists can exhibit and offer their paintings for sale.
Friday, May 22, 7pm - Concert: St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltones
Get ready for a beautiful night of music, hosted by Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Tickets available at the door and at Fiddleheads in Colebrook (237-9302)
Saturday, May 23, 9am-12noon - The Colebrook Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 30, 7pm - Concert: Alba's Edge
Hosted by Great North Woods Committee for the Arts. Tickets available at the door and at Fiddleheads in Colebrook (237-9302)
Tuesday, June 2, 4pm - Pathways for Boys: Finding Involvement in Out-of-School Activities
A conversation for families, boys, teachers, program staff and community members. The event, offered by North Country Listens, the Coos Youth Study Team at the Carsey School of Public Policy, and the Outdoor Pathways Coalition, will include a presentation of relevant findings from the Coos Youth Study and offer a chance to discuss how to involve more Coos boys in out-of-school activities. Visit https://carsey.unh.edu/event/2015/06/pathways-boys-finding-involvement-out-school-activities for more information and to register.
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. Friday, May 22, 7pm - Concert: St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltones Get ready for a beautiful night of music, hosted by GNWCA at the Tillotson Center Saturday, May 30, 7pm - Concert: Alba's Edge Hosted by GNWCA at the Tillotson Center
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), the Indian Stream Health Center (ISHC), and the Tillotson Center in Colebrook. Additionally, CRAG members display at the Interpretive Center at the NH Welcome Center and the CRAG Gallery at Fiddleheads in Colebrook. 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.
Thursday, May 28, 4pm - CRAG Meeting
Items discussed include exhibits and workshops. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month (usually) in the meeting room of the Indian Stream Health Center.
CRAG has many exciting events planned for the summer. Artists will exhibit at Stewartstown Day on Saturday, August 1, Pittsburg Old Home Day on Saturday, August 15, and at the Tillotson Center on Friday, August 21, during the Moose Festival. The third annual silent auction at will be held in the gallery at Fiddleheads in late August. This event gives people the opportunity to purchase works of art at greatly reduced prices.
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.
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Lancaster/Whitefield Area
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Weeks Historic Site State Park Association Summer Programs
Opening Memorial Day weekend, 10am-5pm
Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park
200 Weeks State Park Road (off Route 3), Lancaster (603) 788-4004
www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/weeks-state-park.aspx
Come early and bring a picnic, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Last museum tour at 4pm.
All programs held on Thursdays at 7pm, unless otherwise noted. Attendance is free and the public is invited to all programs. Call for confirmation of dates and topics.
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) 788-FILMS (3456)
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
www.medallionoperahouse.org
Wednesday, May 20, 7pm - Discovering New England Stone Walls
Why are people so fascinated with stone walls? Kevin Gardner, author of The Granite Kiss, explains how and why New England came to acquire its thousands of miles of stone walls, the ways in which they and other dry stone structures were built, how their styles emerged and changed over time and their significance to the famous New England landscape. Along the way, Kevin occupies himself building a miniature wall or walls on a tabletop, using tiny stones from a five-gallon bucket. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. At Gorham Public Library, 35 Railroad Street. Contact: Elizabeth Thompson, 466-252.
Thursday, May 21, 5:30pm - NxNE Project Youth Art Festival
Exhibiting art of the students from the after-school programs in Berlin and Gorham. Some of the students will be showcasing their performing talents through song, dance and a reader's theater group. There will be a "Kid Auction," offering various opportunities for bidders to sponsor kids in the after-school and summer programs. Free and open to the public; donations welcome. Presented by the Family Resource Center in Gorham.
Saturday, May 30, 7pm - Nepal Quake Relief Concert: Guitarist Keegan Fike
Keegan Fike, University of Southern Maine guitar student and former Gorham resident, will be performing a classical guitar concert to benefit the Rising Lotus Children's Village in Nepal, which was devastated by the recent earthquakes there. His repertoire includes works from guitar masters such as Fernando Sor to the music of J.S. Bach and more modern composers like Reginald Smith Brindle and Francis Poulenc. Admission is by donation, as Keegan hopes to raise significant funds to send to the children of Nepal.
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
Wednesdays, May 20 & June 17, 6pm - Jump Write In, with Kirstan Lukasak
Once a month writers of all genres and abilities are invited to come out and find inspiration in writing prompts, guest speakers and first thought exercises. Each session will include inspirational exercises, writing and discussion. Writers are encouraged to bring their favorite writing materials or electronic device. 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. Suggested donation per session.
Thursday, May 21, 6pm - Vendor Readiness & Outdoor Market Meeting
New, interested or well-seasoned vendors for the Local Works Open Market in Bethlehem or the Local Works Berlin Farmers Market can attend a free casual meeting, networking, social time, and sharing updates about the coming market season. Open to the public and vendors. Two booths will be set up for a short presentation about layouts, logistics and conversation regarding display and customer service.
Every other Saturday, through July 25, 10:30am - WINGS, with Laurie J. Houle WINGS emphasizes the arts as a pathway towards self-knowledge and creativity. Through this program adults share 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.
May 23 - Watercolors
June 6 - Sun Printing Wednesday, June 3, 6pm - Free Fiber Arts Work Night, with Carol Walker A non-traditional fiber arts group whose participants enjoy creating in the company of other crafters. Besides knitting and crocheting, members embroider, tat, needle
point, 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." First Wednesday of each month.Wednesday, June 3, 6pm - Make a Clay Mug, with Maria Neal Explore the oldest method of forming clay and create a clay mug for functional use. Class fee includes kiln fire and glazing. Saturday, June 6, 10am-2pm - Little Free Library Project, with Berlin NH Parents Group The first meeting (at the Berlin Maker Studio) will be for planning, the second (June 25) for building and painting. The Little Free Library will be unveiled at the first Farmers Market of the season. This is a casual group, kids are encouraged, and with donated wood and paints we will create Berlin's own mobile Little Free Library. Everyone welcome. More information at littlefreelibrary.org. Thursday, June 11, 4:30-8pm - Grand Opening! WREN Works Maker Studio Live entertainment, refreshment, Studio tours & demonstrations, raffles, ribbon cutting, Chamber After Hours, art exhibits and more. Saturday, June 13, 12noon - Make a Banner, with Andre Belanger Learn all you need to know about design, fabrication, and hand painting of a fabric banner for an EZ-up tent. Class will be designed for Farmers Market vendors or local small businesses, but could be used for home party purposes. Please get your own brush in advance at your local art supply store.Every other Wednesday, through June 17, 6pm - RAW ART
Participants express themselves with art, emotion, and a wide range of tools to share a feeling, a song, or a moment in a creative space with friends. Prompt words, themes, music, and materials will be given for creative direction and exploration. Led by Laurie Jean Kramer of StudioWorks Art School.Wednesday, June 17, 6pm - Make a Ceramic Clay Lantern, with Maria Neal Explore the oldest method of forming clay and create a clay lantern for functional use. Class fee includes kiln fire and glazing. Thursday, June 18, 6pm - Explore Zentangle Art in Color Experience meditation through art with artist Will O'Brien as you create by drawing an unplanned colorful piece of Zentangle abstract art to take home. The emphasis will be on relaxation with motivational designs and color. The Zentangle method of drawing is an easy-to-learn, fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns (doodling), with relaxation music and tea. Supplies will be available.Family Resource Center Happenings Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-5190 www.family-resource-center.org The Family Resource Center's mission statement: To build healthier families and stronger communities through positive relationships, programs, and collaborations in the North Country reflects the agency's intensive focus on children, and families as well as investments in collaboration. The FRC's programs serve all age groups, from infants to seniors as well as individuals with disabilities, veterans and at risk women. Serving all of Coos County, Northern Grafton County and Northern Carroll County. After-school programs offered - visit www.family-resource-center.org/frcyouth.html for details. Thursday, May 21, 5:30pm - NxNE Project Youth Art Festival Exhibiting art of the students from the after-school programs in Berlin and Gorham. Some of the students will be showcasing their performing talents through song, dance and a reader's theater group. There will be a "Kid Auction," offering various opportunities for bidders to sponsor kids in the after-school and summer programs. Free and open to the public; donations welcome. Presented at the Medallion Opera House in Gorham. 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.
The Town & Country has developed a new donation program to help local non-profits. For the entire month of May, 20% of the proceeds from each dinner served at the Town & Country on Thursday evenings will be donated to the Arts Center. Patrons benefit from an excellent fine dining experience and the Center benefits from the T & C's generous support of the arts in the North Country.
Sunday, May 24, 2pm - Community Appreciation Day, featuring Hiroya Tsukomoto, Eclectic Guitarist
In honor of its 15th season, St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts will be opening its doors to the general public for a free community concert featuring Hiroya Tsukomoto. A guitarist and composer, originally from Kyoto, Japan, Hiroya Tsukomoto will take the stage and share his talent and his love for music. Mr. Tsukomoto has been performing on a national as well as an international stage and has released five albums to date. He has developed a unique acoustic musical style which is sometimes described as cinematic acoustic music, playing with fluid mastery, pristine tone, and great warmth.
General seating is on a first come, first served basis and is limited to about 250 audience members. St. Kieran's will hold reserved seating for its membership and loyalty card holders until 1:50pm, at which time space will be filled as necessary. Donations are always welcome. For more information about this community concert or to make a donation to the annual or capital improvement funds, please call the Arts Center, visit the website, or the Center's Facebook page. Both sites are set up to handle online, tax-deductible donations.
Sunday, June 7, 2pm - Two Old Friends, Connecting Celtic & American Country Music
Saturday, June 13, 7pm - Beatles For Sale, New England's Top Beatles Tribute Band
Tickets on sale now for The Redbird Duo and Tim Dion on July 19, The Magic of Lyn on August 15, and Berlin Jazz on September 13 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.
Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings Saturdays (unless noted otherwise), 8pmAMC 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. 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. 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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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. Enjoy 10K of running, walking and biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood. Includes 1/2-mile Storybook Trail: Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin
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. Through June 5 - Outreach Reading
Jodi makes the last preschool visits of the school year with The Wild Thing and Martha the Talking Dog.
Thursday, May 21 - Whitefield
Friday, May 29 - Bartlett/N. Conway
Tuesday, June 2 - Berlin Theater in the Wood
Monday, May 25 - 6th Annual Race for Reading 5K Trail Run/Walk & Kids Fun Runs
This is a great family event, a fun-filled day of spirited competition. Participants are encouraged to gather pledges. Discount for preregistration
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.
Wanna volunteer this summer? Whether a May work weekend or a few June-August weeks of housekeeping, coordinating, office work... anyone who is interested in being here to work and enjoy all the Center has to offer is welcome to complete the online application.
May 22-25 - Memorial Day Work Weekend Clean. Weed. Plant. Put the docks in. Share energy, develop skills.
The 2015 summer program begins in late 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.
North Conway Music Center Workshops & Events Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm; Saturdays, 10am-5pm; Sundays, 11am-4pm The Music Academy at North Conway Music 1976 White Mountain Highway (Next to SeaDog Brewery in the Red Barn Plaza), North Conway (603) 356-3562 www.northconwaymusic.com A full service music center offering new and used instruments, accessories, rentals, repairs and lessons. Want to play? Want to learn? Want to teach? A variety of workshops, clinics, seminars, jam sessions, master classes and performances are offered, open to the public. Those interested in leading or attending a workshop are encouraged to call or email Brian Charles at service@northconwaymusic.com. The upstairs has been converted to beautifully outfitted, sound-proof lesson facilities featuring piano, drum kits, keyboards and all the comforts of home. The expansive main floor houses a huge variety of new and used musical instruments, a try-out room, expanded repair facilities, thousands of music accessories and gifts and room for concerts and presentations. Open to the public. Sunday, May 24, 10am-3pm - Musician's Swap Meet and Flea Market
Buy, sell or swap musical instruments, accessories and gear outdoors at North Conway Music Center. Sellers can set up and sell one or hundreds of items for a nominal fee. Sellers should bring their own table, blanket, tarp and stuff to sell... instruments, amps, pedals, CDs, vinyl, recording equipment, PA and karaoke systems, cables, small goods or anything that's musical and collecting dust. Rain Date: Monday, May 25 Fridays, 4:45pm - Strings Group A fun opportunity to play with other string players, with all abilities and ages welcome. Group leader is Mary Littlefield, a well-known, experienced strings teacher and performer. Music will be provided - fiddle tunes, pop tunes, holiday tunes, classical songs, duets, trios and more. Bring a violin, viola or cello, and a music stand. Snack/social time halfway through each session to relax and get to know other musicians. Members/parents of younger students agree to bring a snack for sharing on a rotating schedule. Those interested in joining the group should contact North Conway Music with the instrument they play, so that the music center can arrange appropriate parts. Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert Series
Tamworth Village and other locations (603) 323-0104 or 323-7182
www.artstamworth.org The Arts Council of Tamworth (ACT), the first organization of its kind in New Hampshire, has been enriching Tamworth and the surrounding area since 1966. Visit ACT's website for more information, including ticket purchase, on all of the performances. Thursday, June 4, 6:30pm - Sing with Tim Eriksen: Ballads & Shape-Note ACT presents a free community workshop at the Tamworth Lyceum. Widely regarded as the best traditional American ballad singer of his generation,Tim Eriksen is acclaimed for transforming American tradition with his startling interpretations of old ballads, love songs, shape-note gospel and dance tunes from New England and Southern Appalachia. He combines hair-raising vocals with inventive accompaniment on banjo, fiddle, guitar and bajo sexto-a twelve string Mexican acoustic bass-creating a distinctive hardcore Americana sound. Come explore these traditional American forms of several-part harmony singing with a master teacher. All are welcome; no experience necessary; donations appreciated. Tim Eriksen will also be in residency at K. A. Brett on June 4 and 5, which will culminate in a mini-performance/group sing/rehearsal at 2pm on Friday. Community members are welcome to attend. Eriksen's work as an ethnomusicologist and teacher has included extensive research on shape-note music in New England and the venerable Sacred Harp four-part harmony tradition-he served as on-set music advisor for the movie "Cold Mountain and sang several of the songs on the soundtrack. Interested homeschoolers are welcome to participate; contact the school at 323-7271 for the schedule. Friday, June 5, 7:3pm - Concert: Tim Eriksen and The Trio de Pumpkintown The Trio celebrates the songs of a fictional New England village in fresh, acoustic arrangements: love songs, murder ballads, songs of travel on the high seas, rollicking Afro-Celtic sing-alongs, music of local Francophone and Scottish communities and shape-note harmony. The Trio also plays their own original music, songs by late 20th and early 21st century local P'town bands and music drawn from their contact with more recent immigrants to the area. Tickets for the concert, held at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, are available at artstamworth.org and at the door. Proceeds support free workshops and performances in school & community.
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. |
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White Mountain Science, Inc.
WMSI HQ and Design Studio
22 Park Avenue, Bethlehem (603) 728-5242
www.whitemountainscience.org
WMSI supports Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education in both formal (schools) and informal (everything else) settings for the curious and inventive individual in everyone regardless of age. WMSI is also developer for STEAM curriculum and technology. Currently, WMSI offers learning opportunities and development work in areas that leverage easy-to-use robotics and measurement equipment, low cost computing and electronics, computer coding, and rapid prototyping (3D printing and LASER cutting).
Wednesday, May 20 OR Thursday, June 11, 3:30pm - Game Design Series Workshop: Acrobatic Assembly
Using the MaKeyMaKey Inventors kit, participants will design their own unique controllers to play classic and new-age video games. Instead of a hand controller what if jump is activated by touching something on the ceiling or clicking one's heels together? Find out how a simple game can become a fun, active, physical challenge in this active and wonky workshop. Grades 3-6
Thursday, May 21 OR Thursday, June 18, 3:30pm - LEGO One Button Creations Series Workshop: Gear Up!
Discover how motors move such large and powerful machines in this workshop on gears. Watch as the LEGO projects go from Cruiser to Racer with the knowledge gained from this workshop. Grades 3-6
Wednesday, May 27, 3:30pm - Game Design Series Workshop: Games by Gamers
Students will create and design their own video games in this game-making workshop. Participants will be given the skills to develop their ideas and turn them into playable video games. After the end of the workshop, participants will be able to take their games home and add even more to what they have already created. Grades 3-6
Saturdays, May 30 & June 6, 9am - Game Design Series Workshop: Board Games meet 3D
In this 2-day workshop, participants will design and create their own interactive board games. By using the MaKeyMaKey Inventors Kit, participants will bring their games to life with interactive tiles that create sounds and show videos. Along with the MaKeyMaKey Inventors Kit, participants will scan and 3D print their very own game pieces. Perhaps a mini-me type game piece? Many things are possible with WMSI's scan and print technology. Grades 6-8
Wednesday, June 3, 3:30pm - Animation Series Workshop: A Simple Story
In film a simple story can turn into a great production in just a few scenes! Using stop motion animation, participants will take a simple task for a human and turn it into a great adventure. Each participant will be able to leave this workshop with a short film that they created. Grades K-2
Wednesday, June 10, 3:30pm - LEGO One Button Creations Series Workshop: Motion
Using the multitude of motors provided with the LEGO MINDSTORMS kits, participants will make leaps and bounds in the world of 3D motion. Grades 3-6
Wednesdays, June 17 & 24, 3:30pm - Learn to Code Series Workshop: A Python Scavenger Hunt
Participants will use the power of python programming to create a scavenger hunt. They will use the clues they code to lead their classmates on a wild journey. This is a 2-day workshop. Grades 6-8Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm (closed when the weather is bad) 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050 www.gcscc.org/littleton.html Check website for full listing of activities. Volunteers Wanted - Do you have, or do you know someone who has, a special talent to share with others? The Center is looking for people or groups who would like to give lessons in anything at all. Perhaps it's scrapbooking or making greeting cards. The Center has the space, and just needs instructors. Thursday, May 21, 10:30am - Littleton Needleworkers (no June meeting)
Thursday, May 21, 1:15pm - Fraud Work
Peter Kawonczyk from AARP will present this informative and helpful program. Every community is at risk and about 25 million Americans are victims of consumer fraud each year. What are these scams and how can people avoid them? Peter will answer that and also talk about what to do and the resources available if someone becomes a victim.
Friday, May 22 - Memorial Day BBQ and Patriotic Concert & Sing-Along
Join the Center for a delicious BBQ buffet followed by a great musical presentation with friends Dick Alberini and Phil Rivera. Wear red, white and blue and come celebrate.
Tuesday, May 26, 1pm - Bookworms Bookclub discusses Molokai by Alan Brennert
Wednesdays, May 27 & June 10, 1pm - Knitters Group
Second and fourth Wednesday each month (usually)
Thursday, May 28, 1pm - Craft Class
Make jewelry with Louanne. Sign up at the front desk.
Friday, May 29, 1pm - Motivational Interview
Join the Center for this helpful and interesting 1-on-1 interviewing style conversational practice. Becky McEnany from the North Country Health Consortium will be happy to talk with each person individually. It is not therapy; it is a conversation that will help an individual understand what is important to them and how to make positive changes. Please sign up with Phyllis for these free half hour sessions.Wednesday, June 3, 1pm - WMUR's wonderful weather man Kevin Sharupa will do a weather presentation, as well as answer questions. Thursday, June 4 - Birthday Dinner Join us for fun and music, birthday cake and ice cream. First Thursday of every month. Friday, June 5, 12:30pm - Piano and Violin Concert Welcome concert pianist Bruce Pratt, along with his 11 year-old son Elijah, a concert violinist, performing this wonderful program. Tuesday, June 9, 1pm - Line Dancing, with Billye Tuesday, June 9, 1pm - Cookie Making Please sign up to help make and decorate cookies with Louann Knight to present to our local Selectmen, to show our local Select board our appreciation. Thursday, June 18, 1pm - Lunch and Learn Series: Handwriting Analysis, with Kate Kelly Want to know if your handwriting reveals the true you? Come to this interesting and fun workshop. No charge if you have lunch at the Center. Sign up is necessary at the front desk.
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) Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events Saturdays, May 23-October 31, 1-5pm (other times 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. Come try the new scavenger hunts - one for children and one for adults. Participants see if they can find artifacts that their ancestors would have had or used, but are mysterious to people today.
The non-profit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. Self-guided or staff-guided tours are available. There is no admittance fee although donations are always welcome. The gift shop has many interesting vintage and new items for sale.
Saturday, May 23 - Opening Day
Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14 - Plant & Yard Sale (on Museum lawn)
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.
Mondays & Wednesdays, through June 29, 6pm - Digital Photography 101, with Meg Brown
Have a fancy new DSLR you've been wanting to figure out? Interested in learning more than how to click a button? This is the perfect class for beginners looking to dive deeper into the artistic side of photography. The class will cover the exposure triangle, white balance, basic composition, and photo editing. This course consists of two sessions a week: a 2-hour class at The Littleton Studio School and a 1-hour photo shoot lab, locations to be determined. Materials: DSLR (Canon Rebel T3i recommended), Laptop with Adobe Lightroom (30 Day Free Trial Available) or PicMonkey (Free), and a Facebook account. *There is no class on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Additionally, there will be no photo shoot that week either.
Thursdays, through May 28, 9am - 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.
Saturday, May 30, 10am - Get Comfortable With Soldering, with Jean Matray
In this intensive, all-day class, students will work on a variety of diverse exercises in order to discover the subtleties of soldering by experimentation and repetition. All project materials will be provided. Some experience is preferred.
Sunday, May 31, 10am - Enameling: Color Play, with Lucy Golden
Enameling is the age-old art of fusing colorful glass to metal. In this all-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 June 6, 10am - Wire Wrapping, with Judy Erickson
Students will have fun creating their own wire wrapped jewelry in this all-day workshop. They will make pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings. Materials include: glass, shell, gemstones; a variety of wire types and findings. Students can bring any focal pieces they would like to wrap. No previous experience is necessary. Projects range from beginning to intermediate levels.
Mondays, through June 8, 2:30pm - 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 each person's love of clay to create fun and fabulous pieces. Maria will tailor this class to the abilities of the students.
Tuesdays OR Thursdays, through June 11, 6pm OR Wednesdays, through June 10, 9am - 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.
Wednesdays, through June 10, 6pm - Guided Open Session, with Lucy Golden
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.
Thursdays, through June 11, 6pm - Jewelry Fundamentals, with Jean Matray
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.
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.
Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre
2050 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422
www.bethlehemcolonialtheatre.org
On 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, pre ferred 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.Expanded Movie Showtimes
Friday & Saturday, 7pm & 9:15pm; Sunday, 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Monday & Tuesday, 7:30pm; Wednesday, 5:30pm (2 for 1 Buddy Night)
Thursday, May 28, 6pm - Movie & Discussion: She's Beautiful When She's Angry A documentary by Mary Dore, resurrecting the buried history of the outrageous, often brilliant women who founded the modern women's movement from 1966 to 1971. Not So Macho Taco Bar & Drinks served from 6-7:30pm, with a discussion from 6:30-7:30pm; movie showing at 7:30pm. More information found at www.facebook.com/events/759620044154751/ and www.shesbeautifulwhenshesangry.com. Tickets available at door. Presented in partnership with Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN).
Saturday, May 30, 8pm - Caravan of Thieves
Driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin lay the foundation for mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories. It's theatrical and humorous. It's musical and intense. It entertains, dazzles and defies classification while welcoming the spectator to join the band throughout the performance in momentary fits of claps, snaps and sing-alongs. If Django Reinhardt, the cast of Stomp and the Beatles all had a party at Tim Burton's house, Caravan of Thieves would be the band they hired.
Saturday, June 6, 8pm - An Evening with Gaelic Storm
Gaelic Storm - the chart-topping, multi-national Celtic band - is dishing up a hearty serving of Full Irish. Gaelic Storm has straddled the line between tradition and innovation for nearly two decades. The group infuses traditional Celtic music with modern influences, updating the genre for a new generation of fans raised on rock, country and folk.
Tickets on sale now for Red Molly on June 20, Novalima on July 3, The Wood Brothers on July 10, Ljova & the Kontraband, with the North Country Chamber Players on August 15, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars on September 4, and Shemekia Copeland on September 12. The Frost Place Museum Events & Readings Museum re-opens on Saturday, May 23; then open Wednesday-Monday, 1-5pm
158 Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 (office) or 823-5048 (museum)
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 honors the legacy of Robert Frost and encourages the creation and appreciation of poems, offering three poetry writing conferences (in the summer months) and two competitions. Study poetry in the beautiful White Mountains of NH at the former home of Robert Frost. Come be inspired by the landscape, write and study with some of the best contemporary poets writing today. Apply online for upcoming programs:
June 21-25 - Conference on Poetry and Teaching
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 making poetry an essential element of the classroom. 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. The Frost Place Conference on Poetry and Teaching is not composed of stand-alone classes. The approach is sequential; each day's session links to the next. Graduate-level and continuing education credits are available; participants must attend the entire conference, unless given a written exemption from the conference director. Certificate of completion includes 33 hours of Continuing Education credit. The Frost Place offers a full scholarship to the teacher of the student winner in the NH Poetry Out Loud contest (Deadline: May 31). http://frostplace.org/cpt/
July 12-18 - Conference on Poetry
Spend a week at "intensive poetry camp" with writers who are deeply committed to learning more about the craft of writing poetry. The Frost Place Conference on Poetry offers daily workshops, classes, lectures, writing and revising time in a supportive and dynamic environment. Scholarships and discounts are available (Deadline: June 15). http://frostplace.org/conference-on-poetry/ 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 at WREN presents 10 curated shows each year. The Gallery opens a new exhibit every First Friday of the month from 5-7pm, free and open to the public. These "meet the artist" opening receptions are a great way for the community to connect with artists, and for artists to network with each other as well as with potential buyers. Exhibiting in May - Kristine Lingle and Dayna Talbot Exhibiting in June - Meryl Nevins, Robert Moore and Virginia Kirschner 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, with refreshments provided. Saturday, May 30, 10am - Gnomes & Mushrooms, with Carolyn Sherman Create your own 3-D gnome and mushrooms. Learn how to needle felt, manipulate the wool and form basic shapes. All supplies are included. Great for ages 8 to adult.
Tuesday, June 9, 12noon - Copyrights & Lunch: Whys, Whens & Hows, with Jeanette Fournier Pack your lunch and head over to WREN for this free information-packed two-hour workshop. Learn why, when and how to apply for a copyright, single work of art and a grouping of art, original artwork vs. commissioned work, using reference materials - when to obtain permission, safeguarding artwork copyright on the Internet and resources. Jeanette Fournier is a watercolor artist whose paintings of animals are exhibited at both national and regional art shows and who works with an agent to license her work for items like puzzles and greeting cards, calendars and other commercial purposes in addition to generating custom commission work directly with clients. www.jfournierart.com
Tuesday, June 9, 6pm - Write Night in the Gallery, with Katherine Ferrier 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. www.katherineferrier.netThursday, June 18, 6pm - Color Connections II: The Challenge of Color In this workshop with Jeanne Robillard, participants will explore color as energy and discover their personal life challenges through the lens of their color choices. Sugar Hill Historical Museum Exhibits & Events Fridays & Saturdays, Through Columbus Day weekend, 11am-3pm
Sugar Hill Meeting House1401 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. Exhibits include the Cobleigh Tavern, carriages, a reproduction of a local blacksmith's shop, a Benjamin Morrill tower clock, a reproduction of a wood-fired stove & kitchen, 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 Historical Society's purpose is to be an educational resource for the public through research, study, collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts that illustrate the history of our community. The gift shop sells the museum's self-published books, antiques, jewelry and many crafted items created by local residents. Admission is free - donations gratefully accepted. Call for more information or to make an appointment for a special tour (especially large groups).
2015 Exhibit - Flash Back
An exhibit of Sugar Hill featuring the Museum's extensive collection of photography and writings of Sugar Hill's Reverend Samuel Stickney Nickerson, 1835-1930. "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words"
June 6 & 7 - Lupine Festival
Contact: Brenda Aldrich, Harmans' Cheese Store, at 823-8000
Friday, June 12, 7pm - Concert by the Pine Hill Singers
Donations accepted Art & Music at The Loading Dock
Mill Street, Littleton (603) 259-6054
www.theloadingdocknh.com The Loading Dock is an all ages collaborative multidisciplinary creative space, bringing together art, music and technology in one open-concept, creative community space run by volunteers, friends, collaborators and band-mates. Also an art studio, group classes are available for kids 8+ as well as individual lessons for all ages.
Saturday, June 13, 7pm - Performance: 3 Rivers LIVE
Playing a blend of musical styles including indie rock and folk, a spoken word style they call Groove Hop, some blues and jazz, a little bit of old time country, and an occasional dash of punk. In other words, 3 Rivers borrow from an eclectic array of genres to make their own unique sound. 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. 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, 10am-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm
22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us
The Library has museum passes available for check out: Fairbanks Museum, Castle in the Clouds, Currier Museum of Art, Squam Lake Science Center, Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum and Wright Museum.
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.
Artist on Exhibit - Evelyn Bent MacGregor Anderson
Evelyn Anderson started painting watercolors after graduating from nursing school, and has sold several covers for Field and Stream Magazine. The public is invited to stop by to see this wonderful exhibit, generously on loan by the artist's granddaughter, local resident Karen Olivier.
Saturday, May 23, 9am-2pm - Friends of Lincoln Library Annual Plant Sale
Under the tent beside the Library
Wednesday, May 27, 5pm - Movie Night
All are welcome. Please call to reserve a seat, as space is limited, and inquire as to the film showing.
Thursday, June 18, 6:30pm - Evolving English: from Beowulf and Chaucer to Tweets and Texts
PSU English Professor Karolyn Kinane presents a lively, interactive crash course in the medieval English language, specifically the poetry of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Participants will have the opportunity to read and recite medieval poetry aloud in a fun, relaxed environment. The program includes a brief, illustrated historical overview of the events that sparked linguistic transitions from the Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Norman eras to the Middle English era, including the Norman Invasion, the Black Death, and the invention of the printing press. Kinane closes by exploring how these medieval events are still embedded in the English we speak today and how modern inventions and events continue to shape language. Free and open to the public, made possible by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council.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 of our communities, regardless of age. Serving the Towns of Haverhill, Woodsville, Pike, Monroe, Bath, Benton, Piermont and Landaff. Call Deb or JoAnne for more details. Call a friend, invite them to lunch at HMSC, and sit in on one of the many offered activities at the Center. Gift certificates available.
Thursdays, May 21 & June 18, 9:30am - Card Making, with Jeannie McKay
Friday, May 22, 12:30pm - Photography Class: Better Photos
Join resident photographer, Paul Anderson. Sign up at the Front Desk
Tuesday, May 26, 1pm - Join Eileen for Crafts
This month making "Altered Books". These can be used to journal or keep special memories/photos in.
Saturday, June 6 - Horse Meadow Senior Center Annual Fundraising Yard Sale
The Center is looking for volunteers for both Friday & Saturday. Donations now being accepted; call the Center if items need to be picked up.
Tuesday, June 9, 1pm - Jewelry Making Class, with Eileen Thursday, June 11, 9:30am - Designers' Place: Floral Arranging, with Jane (all supplies provided) Thursday, June 11, 11am - Storyteller and comedian David Shikes presents a collection of humorous situations and subjects including New England jokes. Friday, June 12, 12:30pm - Computer Class: Google Search, with Paul Anderson Monday, June 15, 12:45pm - Sign Language Class, with Scott & Claire Gurney Come learn this beautiful language and have fun in the process. Sign up at the Front Desk Thursday, June 18, 11am - Father's Day Luncheon & Entertainment "Set Sail" to honor our Dads. Come early and be entertained by Ethel Cooper on the piano.
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
Fridays, 1pm - Garden Club, with Eileen
All are welcome to come on in and get their hands dirty. The Center will be planning its own beds and planting herbs for Horse Meadow's kitchen.
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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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
Every other Wednesday, 6pm - Bead Divine: Jewelry Classes, with Cari Ordway
Sign up at the Library. Kits will be available for purchase. More information available at www.beaddivine.net
May 20 - Odd Count PeyoteWednesday, May 20 - Noon Book GroupFor every meeting, the group reads a book and then engages in a deep (but friendly) discussion about it. Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. You can participate online at www.goodreads.com/group/show/111721-gordon-nash-library-noon Thursday, May 21, 7pm - The Shaker Legacy
In their more than two and a half centuries of existence, members of the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly known as Shakers, made ingenious contributions to diverse fields: agriculture, industry, medicine, music, furniture design, women's rights, racial equality, craftsmanship, social and religious thought, and mechanical invention and improvement. Darryl Thompson explores some of these contributions in his lecture and shares some of his personal memories of the Canterbury Shakers. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: New Hampton Historical Society, 744-2471
Friday, May 22, 3:30pm - Art Club!
Participants are invited to try something new or bring along something they 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. 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. Throughout each week - Yoga & Meditation Programs A good exercise for both mind and body. Excellent for all ages, including sessions for moms and babies, kids and adults, led by an experienced instructor. 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 May - Art Exhibit: Civil Rights=Civil Society
Thursday, May 21, 4pm - Bookbinding Workshop
Thursday, May 21, 5:30pm - Teen Night
Kids in 6th grade and up can join us for fun activities. Please bring a snack to share.
Through May 22 (Storytime will return the end of June) - 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.Friday, May 22, 3:30pm - Grade 3-5 Afternoon: Jewlery making and Wii
Monday, May 25 - Closed for Memorial Day
Thursday, May 28, 3:30pm - American Girl Doll Club
Read Meet Kit beforehand and make a craft. First grade and up; the Club is looking for older girls too.
Mondays, June 1 & 15, 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
Friday, June 5, 3:30pm - Book Club: Book Worms (K-2)
Tales of Bunjitsu Bunny by John HimmelmanJune 8-27 - Sign up for Summer Reading Program 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 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. 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. 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. May 21 - Simon Brooks
Traveling most places with his bodhràn, transfixing people with his voice, Simon gives folks an understanding of the magic inherent in a story powerfully told. Simon's telling can be funny and it can be poignant, but whether it is live or on his recordings Simon combines the intensity of a solo performance with the intimacy of a face-to-face conversation.
May 28 - End-of-Season Storytelling GalaSix different storytellers will be on hand, spinning yarns after dinner. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Appearing on the program: British storyteller Simon Brooks, known for his bodhrán and the extraordinary voices he uses, tells folk & faerie tales, myths and legends from all over the world. Bob Reiser's repertoire includes original zany fables and personal tales of growing-up in Brooklyn - finding joy, pain and laughter in some of life's most awkward and silly situations. Shelley Hersey has been telling tales for over 30 years - scary stories are among her favorites to tell. Lois Royal spins tales from Asia, Europe, Africa, the Appalachians and original works as well. She is fond of the legends of American Indians and Aborigines. Debra Ballou's stories incorporate folktales, fairy tales, Native American stories, original stories, personal adventures, and poems. She often uses musical instruments, singing and/or audience participation to enhance the experience. Combining character acting, illusion and a mixed-up sense of humor, myth and lyricism, David Neufeld has been described as a cross between Mark Twain and Gary Larson (creator of "The Far Side").Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub on Friday evenings (unless otherwise noted)May 22 - Middle Ground (Cindy Duchin & Peter Heimlich)
May 29 - Jon Sarty
June 5 - Roger Sorlien, Katie O'Connell & TBA
June 12 - Paul Hubert Events & Workshops at 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. Serving: Ashland, Campton, Ellsworth, Holderness, Lincoln, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Warren, Waterville Valley, Wentworth and Woodstock. Friday, May 22, 11am - Plymouth Writers' Group Second & fourth Fridays each month
Monday, May 25 - Center closed for Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 27, 9am - Wright Museum
Join the Center for a trip to the museum timed to coincide with their special display, "Quilts of World War II". This is the first in a planned series of trips. Call the Center for more details.
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. 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.
Saturday, May 23, 10am - Embroidery Classes: Flowers with Birds, with Jennifer Alba
For the intermediate who's advanced from Lesson 1, (or understands the chain and satin stitch) this sweet design is the 2nd in Jennifer's series of kits. In this sampler students will be adding the seeding, couching and fishbone stitches. This colorful sampler will be suitable for framing, as a panel for a pillow or wall hanging. Kit available at Artistic Roots. Class size: min 5, max 8
Tuesday, May 26 & Thursday, May 28, 5pm - Kiln-Fired Glass Pendants: Dichroic Glass Pendants
This fast-paced, two-session class with Lynn Haust will give students a chance to explore kiln-fired glass and many of the techniques that make melting glass so exciting. Create several kiln-fired pendants, working with clear and black dichroic glass. In the first class, students will be cutting the glass and then fusing the glass into one large block. In the second class, they will be cutting and shaping the glass into the final shapes. Students will learn several techniques of glass cutting, including cold working, to shape the pendants. Materials and firing fee included. Class size: min 4, max 8
Saturday, May 30, 10am - Embroidery Classes: Tree with Fish, with Jennifer Alba
This kit is for the advanced intermediate who's mastered the previous stitches. Students will be using the French knot, button-hole stitch (blanket stitch) and straight stitch. This unique sampler is suitable for framing, as a panel for a pillow or wall hanging. Kit available at Artistic Roots. Class size: min 5, max 8
Sundays, 2-4pm - Open Knitting Table Bring a knitting project to work on. Polly Bartlett will be available to offer her expert advice. Free
Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am - Open Spinning Table, with Polly Bartlett and Heather Baldwin
Participants get together with other spinners to work on their craft and enjoy each other's company.
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, June 15, 7pm - Native People of the Campton Area
US History, as it is taught in schools today, leads people to believe that the Native people of New England, New Hampshire in particular, were little more than savages, weren't important factors in the region's history, and no longer call New England home. In this brief talk, Dana Benner hopes to change that thought pattern. This presentation will look at the "wheels and gears" that controlled life, covering the roles of men, women and children. Dana Benner is of Micmac/Penobscot/Piqwacket heritage, and holds his BA in US History and Native American Culture from Granite State College and his M.Ed. in Heritage Studies from Plymouth State University. Dana teaches History and Political Science at Granite State College, History and Social Science at Manchester Community College and Philosophy at Southern New Hampshire University.
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. 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. 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. 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 master's 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. Silver Center for the Arts events: Call or visit the box office for a greater choice of seats and fewer fees, or buy online. Gift certificates available.
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.
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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