 |
ArtsNorth Calendar
|
Late Winter - Issue 169
February 25-March 23, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
March is Arts in the Schools Month!
We encourage you to invite your local elected officials as well as state and national legislators to see the great work happening in your schools. The NH Arts Learning Network offers a full toolkit to help make this process easy and fun.
Upcoming NEFA Grant Deadlines: The deadline for the latest round of New England States Touring Grants is March 1. NEST grants can be a good source for artist residency funding. Learn more.
Grant Deadlines for Creative Writing:
Great opportunities from the National Endowment for the Arts; deadline is March 9.
The Capital adVENTURE Challenge is designed to help Littleton's entrepreneurship community grow and flourish, with a small business plan competition that encourages innovative ideas and strong entrepreneurial spirit within the region. Entries are being accepted through March 15.
"Grow" Grants Deadline is March 15:Grants of up to $3,500 are available for grassroots sustainability and local economy initiatives across New England. Ad hoc, civic groups and small nonprofits (budgets under $100,000) are encouraged to
Native Arts Gathering, co-hosted by NEFA & the Northeast Indigenous Arts Alliance (NIAA), takes place April 9.
The Americans for the Arts Annual Convention
is coming to Boston in June! NEFA is offering scholarships to New England participants -
|
|
 |
|
Promoting, Supporting and Sustaining
Arts, Culture and Heritage in the North Country
Mother Nature has certainly played a few tricks on us this winter, but one thing is certain: Spring is on the way, with the official start date on Sunday, March 20. Another certainty is the amazing number of workshops, concerts, art exhibits, events and programs offered during the next few weeks by our wonderful member organizations. We've gathered all that information together for you in this e-bulletin, so it's easy to choose what you'd like to see and do as winter winds down and spring springs up!
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 (or just to show your support!), we invite you to join the Arts Alliance now!
Please be sure to let us know if any listings need to be updated.
The submission deadline for the next bulletin,
covering March 24-April 20, is March 15.
|
|
Explore the Music of the African Diaspora: Kera Washington, percussionist, ethnomusicologist and leader of the all-female Boston band Zili Misik, will spend March 14 to 18 in residence with us, offering school and community programs on the sounds of the African Diaspora and its relation to music around the globe. She will take audiences on a trip through history, exploring the roots of the music, its journey across the Atlantic, and the effect that journey has had on the music over time. She'll offer an educator workshop, a lecture-demonstration and a drum circle early in the week; Thursday evening she'll be joined by dancer Harrison Tei for a community drum and dance workshop, and on Friday the whole band comes north, with an exciting final evening family performance at the Littleton Opera House. Schools and community presenters can learn more here, and you can purchase tickets and register for events here.
Apply for White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence:
The Arts Alliance partners with the Forest Service and the Friends of Mead Base to offer a summer/fall residency opportunity of three weeks or more to an outstanding professional or emerging artist in any medium. Visual and performing artists, craftspeople, writers, composers, eco artists and media artists are all invited to apply for the residency, in which they can pursue their art while being inspired by the forest and sharing their work with members of the public. We hope you'll help spread the word around the country. Learn more and get the application materials here.
"Me, My Friends & Family" Arts in Early Learning:
Our Arts in Early Learning conference comes to Plymouth on Saturday, March 5 (rescheduled from January) and to Berlin the evenings of March 30 and April 4. At this year's conference, presented in partnership with VSA New Hampshire under a contract with the John F. Kennedy Center, we'll share creative ways to help young children express and explore their experiences as they begin to understand their similarities and differences. For early-childhood teachers, care providers, administrators, librarians and parents. Learn more here.
Universal Design for Learning and the Arts March 8: To fully develop the capacities of all students, educators must recognize both their own and students' learner variability, and structure curricula and develop teaching strategies that resonate with many ways of knowing. Join us in Concord on March 8 for a professional learning opportunity exploring this important topic through an examination of the key components of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in relation to arts-based research. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate meeting the needs of all learners through the arts and how to use the arts in encouraging multiple means of representation, action, expression and engagement across content areas. Presented by Christina Bosch of CAST and Marcia McCaffrey of NH DOE as part of our Arts in Inclusive Learning series, under a contract with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more and register here.
Programs Available with White Mountain National Forest Artist in Residence Ben Cosgrove: Composer, musician and writer Ben Cosgrove - who spent last summer and fall as our WMNF 2015 Artist in Residence - will be returning this spring to continue hiking and composing. He's also interested in connecting with schools and community groups around the region who would like to learn more about his experience and his work. Contact us at programs@aannnh.org if you'd like to host a program with Ben. You can learn more about him here.
Artist Marek Bennett Brings Comics Programs North: New Hampshire-based cartoonist, musician and educator Marek Bennett leads discovery-based Comics Workshops for all ages throughout New England -- and around the world. Marek's custom-designed educational programs incorporate sequential narrative cartooning techniques into school- and community-based learning projects that explore any subject, from history to science, writing to math. Offerings include one- or multiple-day school residencies or individual programs (assemblies, classroom workshops, teacher trainings and family and community talks or hands-on explorations). Marek is available through the spring. Learn more here.
We invite you to Poetry Out Loud! The northern NH regional semi-finals are March 3 at 6pm at Jean's Playhouse in Lincoln. State finals are March 21 at the State House. Come support our amazing youth participants! The Arts Alliance is proud to be a partner on this program, which deepens understanding and appreciation of poetry in high schools all around the state.
|
|
|
The Tillotson Center for the Arts
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1-3pm
14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook (603) 237-8576
The Tillotson Center is the North Country's premier venue for community heritage, visual and performing arts. It features a heritage museum, a 171-seat theater, and an art gallery where local artists can display and offer their works for sale. The building originally was the Carriage Barn for The Balsams Hotel stagecoach. After that, it became the hall for the Colebrook Grange. Today the Center is a state-of-the-art facility for concerts, plays, movies, dances, and community events. The Center is also available for weddings, family reunions, meetings and other rentals. For more information, call or email Anne Sullivan, Administrative Director, at thetillotsoncenter@gmail.com.
Exhibiting until February 29 - CRAG (Connecticut River Artisans Group) Exhibit by Barbara Nedd in the Gallery, with free admission
Friday & Saturday, February 26 & 27, 7pm and Saturday, February 27, 2pm - Carriage Lane Players perform "Deathtrap"
Deathtrap's plot is filled with startling twists, turns and reversals, as the characters struggle with greed, plagiarism, blackmail and murder.
Exhibiting March 1-April 30 - CRAG Exhibit by Roxanne Herres in the Gallery, with free admission
Saturday, March 5, 2pm - Movie: Alvin & the Chipmunks -The Road Chip
Sunday, March 6, 7pm - GNWCA presents Matuto
The joyous music of Matuto merges the folkloric music of Brazil with the sounds of all-American Bluegrass. Friday, March 11, 7pm - GNWCA presents Logging Documentary "In the Blood"
Using rare and stunning archival films, photographs and oral histories, enhanced by sound design and a compelling original music score, viewers are taken on an virtual journey into a turn-of-the-century Maine Logging Camp.
Friday, March 18, 7pm - Encore Showing: Our Hometown Colebrook
The Colebrook Historical Society hosts this encore presentation with a chance to see all the interviews. Admission is free, with donations accepted.
Saturday, March 19, 9am-12noon - Zentangle Class, with CRAG member Deb Sargent
Connecticut River Artisans Group Programs & Events
Select venues at various locations
The Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) is a "grass-roots" organization consisting of visual artists and artisans. The mission of the group is to promote the visual arts and provide support to new and established artists in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont as well as Southeastern Quebec. Members are able to participate in exhibits, receive reimbursement for conducting workshops, and be involved with other art-related activities sponsored by CRAG. Artists and artisans (photographers, quilters, wood carvers, basket makers, jewelers, etc.) wanting to exhibit should visit the website or call (802) 266-3687. Various workshops offered - check website, Facebook, or call for details.
Artists of the Month exhibiting, featuring Francine Bigney at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH), JoAnn Boydston at the Indian Stream Health Center (ISHC), and Barbara Nedd's paintings at the Tillotson Center in Colebrook. CRAG members Rachel O'Meara, Jane Baribeau, Michele Daniels, Linda Tase, Barbara Nedd and Francine Bigney are exhibiting their works of art the Interpretive Center in the NH Welcome Center just north of Colebrook. Additionally, CRAG members display at 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.
Exhibiting until February 29 - CRAG Exhibit by Barbara Nedd in the Gallery at Tillotson Center, with free admission
Exhibiting March 1-April 30 - CRAG Exhibit by Roxanne Herres in the Gallery at Tillotson Center, with free admission
Saturday, March 19, 9am-12noon - Zentangle Class at Tillotson Center, with CRAG member Deb Sargent
Select Thursdays, 6pm - 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.
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
Presenting the communities of the Great North Woods with opportunities to experience the musical, cultural and performing arts.
Advance tickets are available at Fiddleheads (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.
Sunday, March 6, 7pm - GNWCA presents Matuto
Matuto, with its rolling drums and quicksilver accordion licks, earthy vibes and thoughtful reflections that mingle on the latest refinement of their Appalachia-gone-Afro-Brazilian sound, is coming to the Tillotson Center. On stage, instruments (accordion, guitar, bass, drums, cavaquinho, zabumba and triangle) whirl around the core of Matuto's sound: the syncopations of Brazilian music and the folk traditions of the American South. It is Bluegrass meets Brazil.
Friday, March 11, 7pm - GNWCA presents Logging Documentary "In the Blood"
Using rare and stunning archival films, photographs and oral histories, enhanced by sound design and a compelling original music score, viewers are taken on an virtual journey into a turn-of-the-century Maine Logging Camp. Presented at the Tillotson Center
Errol Heritage Commission Historical Display
Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am
Errol Town Hall (first floor)
33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Deb Freedman)
The public is invited to enjoy an old photo display, a peek into the rich historic past of the area.
The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round). Open to the public.
|
|
Lancaster/Whitefield Area
|
|
Appalachian Mountain Club Programs in Crawford Notch
AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-4453
www.facebook.com/HighlandCenter
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 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.
Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. There is a wealth of information, along with thousands of photos, documents and other artifacts. Be sure to ask about membership in the Whitefield Historical Society -- individual efforts can help preserve the heritage for future generations. 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.
Weeks Historic Site State Park Association Summer Programs Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State ParkSet at the very top of Mt. Prospect in Lancaster, John Wingate Weeks Historic Site's house and grounds provide a 360-degree panorama of mountain splendor, including the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Kilkenny Range, the Percy Peaks, and the upper Connecticut River Valley. During the summer months, bring a picnic, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Last museum tour at 4pm (summer months only).
|
Randolph Public Library Events
Monday & Wednesday, 3-8pm; Thursday & Saturday, 10am-12noon
Town Hall complex
130 Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408
Wednesday, February 24, 6pm - Documentary Film Series: What's Up, Doc?
A delicate, funny and often poignant portrait of bicycle-riding octogenarian Bill Cunningham, veteran NY Times style photographer. We'll provide the popcorn.
Saturday, March 5, 10am - Tech Time with Zane!
Frustrated by new devices? Underusing your technology? Confused by your smartphone, tablet, or other newfangled tool? Our resident tech whiz, Zane Brown, will be at the Library all morning - simply show up with your device and/or questions.
All events are free to the public. Donations to help defray costs are appreciated.
Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings
Saturdays (unless noted otherwise), 8pm
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2721
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.
Wednesdays, through March 16, 6pm - International Dinner and Adventure Series
Each week features a unique menu carefully planned and freshly prepared by AMC Chefs. Dinners are four courses, from fresh baked breads to dessert; beverages are included. Responsible BYOB is welcome. The after-dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers and travelers. International Dinner lodging packages are also available, which includes dinner, the presentation, lodging at the Joe Dodge Lodge, breakfast and a trail pass at Great Glen Trails for Thursday. Offer applies to Wednesday nights during the International Dinner and Adventure Series only.
Reservations are recommended. For more information or to make reservations, call 466-2727.
February 24 - Kruger National Park Wildlife & Scenery of the Surrounding Area (with Theo & Melanie Stibbons), featuring Cuisine of South Africa
March 2 - The Atacama Desert (with Jason & Cheryl Roth), featuring Cuisine of Chile
March 9 - Walking In The Highlands (with Pete & Suzanne Madeira), featuring Cuisine of Scotland
March 16 - Trekking the Pyrenees (with Larry Garland), featuring Cuisine of France
Evening Programs
Saturday, February 27, 8pm - Stories from the Stars, presented by Matt Krug
St. Kieran Celebrates Arts, Creativity & Cultural Heritage St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-12noon & 1-4:30pm and Friday, 9am-12noon
155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028
Local, regional and internationally acclaimed artists fill the stage with a revolving repertoire of shows selected to celebrate the arts, creativity and our cultural heritage. Tickets available in advance (at the Center's office or online) or at the door the night of the performance. St. Kieran's will hold reserved seating for our membership and loyalty card holders until 1:50pm, at which time space will be opened. General seating is on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited, by fire code, to about 250 audience members. Loyalty cards available.
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 including the St. Patrick's Day Dinner, the Francofest celebration, Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament, Art Exhibition Openings, and receptions.
Permanent Exhibition: Scrapbook celebrating the history & story of St. Kieran Center for the Arts
Art exhibits are open for viewing during regular business hours, 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.
Friday, February 26, 7pm - Comedians Tom Hayes and Rob Steen
Tom's comedic style is a hilarious self-deprecating style mixed with improvisational and interactive audience participation. He has also doubled as a corporate impostor, taking such surrogate roles as a visiting Harvard professor and a medical doctor.
With juggling and improv skills, Steen performs more than 350 shows a year and has been a regular guest on the Late Show with David Letterman.
Please join St. Kieran's for these upcoming events:
Saturday, March 12, 7pm - In The Blood, a multi-media history of logging
Thursday, March 17, 6pm - Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner/Auction at Town & Country Inn and Resort
Sunday, March 20, 2pm - George Lyons, Frank Sinatra Impersonator
Programming at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts is made possible by the support of community corporate sponsors, the NH State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund, The Wyman Family Fund and The Doris Benz Trust.
WREN Workshops, Farmers Market & Technology Classes
Tuesdays, 12noon-7pm and Thursdays 10am-2pm
WREN Works Maker Studio
117 Main Street, Berlin (603) 869-9736
www.wrencommunity.org
Wednesdays, 3pm - Clay Open Studio
Potters and clay artists of all skill levels are welcome to join Clay Open Studio, which is furnished with one electric potter's wheel, one kick wheel and one demo wheel, a slab roller, and tables with lots of space. WREN offers electric firing in the kiln. Clay must be purchased from the Clay Studio and paid for prior to use, as it covers expenses for firing and glazes. This supervised open studio is hosted by Maria Neal, who is available to answer construction, decoration and firing questions. Unsupervised clay studio time is available by taking a class and passing a competency worksheet.
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.
Family Resource Center Happenings
Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-5190
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.
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 highlights its collection of military memorabilia. Available for sale: A Postcard History of Berlin. The 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 is available. |
White Birch Books Events
Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm
2568 South Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3200
Thursday, February 25, 7pm - Thursday Night Book Group: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, by Gabrielle Zevin
Discussions are good, fun, varied and -- for the most part -- stay on point. Stop in, try it out, meet some new friends and read some great books. Open to any and all readers; meets every fourth Thursday of the month except November and December, when there is a combined month holiday party. www.whitebirchbooks.com/thursdaynight-book-group.html
Thursday, March 10, 7pm - Mystery Book Club: Death at the Château Bremont, by M.L. Longworth
Join Barb with this first book in the series
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events
Daily, 9am-4pm
100 Acre Wood (go through the gate, across from Town Hall Road, and follow signs to the parking area)
41 Observatory Way, Intervale (603) 356-9980
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 Journey to the North Pole ticket drawing.
Online Store - All proceeds from Journey to the North Pole merchandise and 100 Acre Wood Maple Syrup go directly towards the literacy programs offered by Believe in Books Literacy Foundation.
Those who would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events can call or email jodi@believeinbooks.org or aimee@believeinbooks.org.
Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-4pm. Enjoy 10K of running, walking and biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood. Includes 1/2-mile Storybook Trail: Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson (http://believeinbooks.org/storybook-trail.html)
Volunteers Needed for Outreach Reading and Character Appearances
Join in to read to the preschoolers or to dress up as Olivia or Pooh. Anyone who would like to read or dress up as a character can call or contact jodi@believeinbooks.org.
Saturdays, March 5-April 16 - Character Breakfast
March 5 - Cat in the Hat
March 12 - Winnie the Pooh
March 19 - Tigger
Theater in the Wood
Tickets available in advance or at the door
Sunday, February 28 - Annual Chocolate Festival
Cross country ski, snowshoe or drive from inn-to-inn along the trails of our 45km network to enjoy the spectacular scenery, warm hospitality, and great chocolate treats at stops throughout the network, most located along the trails. More information at www.mwvskitouring.org/Chocolate-Festival.html
Sunday, March 20, 7pm - Cold River Radio Show
Hosted by Jonathan Sarty and The Cold River Radio Band, The Cold River Radio Show exclusively features New England-based artists, performers, authors and storytellers to introduce listeners to the unique culture of the Northeast. Details at www.coldriverradio.com/upcomingshow.html
Tickets available online, at The J-Town Deli in Jackson, White Birch Books in North Conway, Spice & Grain in Fryeburg, or at the door the night of the show. www.coldriverradio.com
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 Hwy (Next to SeaDog Brewery in Red Barn Plaza), North Conway (603) 356-3562
An award-winning, full service music center offering new and used instruments, accessories, rentals, repairs and lessons. 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.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm - North Conway Brass Ensemble
Bring a horn and a stand (if possible) and play Sousa, Dixieland, Classical and more with Randy Ouellette. Music will be provided; those interested should call Randy at (603) 662-2957 to let him know what instrument they will play.
Select Thursdays, 5pm - Mt. Washington Ukulele Posse
A fun opportunity to meet other Ukulele enthusiasts and learn new music at an open jam and sing along. All abilities welcome. Bring a ukulele and music stand (if available). Organized by Donna Fornier, who is the host and facilitator. Some sheet music will be ready to use. For musicians returning, don't forget sheet music from past meetings. No expectations of anything other than fun. Beginner session with Donna precedes Open Jam. Cost is minimal, to offset expenses for the space and music. Call to confirm dates
Most Saturdays, 10:30am -Music Games and Theory Fun, with Becky VerPlanck
Developing musicianship through fun activities and group participation, for ages 7 and up. This class is excellent for beginners and experienced youngsters who want to learn, participate and have adventures in music while developing their understanding of theory and music. Participants should bring their instrument and be ready for a no pressure, relaxing and friendly experience in music making. Please RSVP to Music Center.
World Fellowship Center Workshops and Cultural Events
368 Drake Hill Road (off Route 16), Albany (between Chocorua & Conway) (603) 447-2280
As a peace and justice summer camp and conference center, the World Fellowship Center offers guests a place to be with a big mix of smart, fun, active humans at a progressive oasis on 455 mostly wilderness acres in the splendor of New Hampshire's White Mountains. 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. Programs address pressing issues of the times and offer opportunities to stretch and be creative. Varied lectures, workshops and performances; check website for program details. Meals served 8am, 12:30pm & 6pm. Overnight accommodations available.
Music for Kids with Sharon Novak
Various dates, times and locations
www.musicforkidswithsharonnovak.com
Sharon Novak sings with babies, toddlers and preschoolers almost every day, and she knows that little children love songs that invite them to move.
Fridays, 11am - Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum, North Conway
Mondays, 10am - Preschool Music Class at Mountain Top Music Center, Conway
Thursdays, 9:30am - Music for Babies at Mountain Top Music Center, Conway
Thursdays, 10:15am - Music for Toddlers at Mountain Top Music Center, Conway
Mount Washington Valley Band Welcomes New Members North Conway Village (603) 356-2096 www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Washington-Valley-Band/199144076802813The 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.
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 and Meredith; Zeb's General Store, North Conway; Flossie's General Store, Jackson Village.
Steel Dreams, Community Steel Band, Seeks Participants Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Ajaja Music
903 West Side Road, Conway (603) 447-5107
Come join the Mt. Washington Valley inter-generational community steel band, Steel Dreams. All are welcome and no previous musical experience is necessary - just the love of rhythm and music. The fun and excitement of playing in a steel band is a great way for individuals, families and community groups, to come together create music and bring the Caribbean groove to town. 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.
Arts Jubilee Concert Series
Cranmore Mountain Resort Festival Stage
North Conway (603) 356-5543 or (800) Sun-n-Ski
Make plans now to attend Arts Jubilee's high energy, world-class performers presenting a wide range of summer entertainment on Thursday nights from July 14-August 11, 2016. Concerts are presented outdoors in nature's beautiful setting, with mountain views at the base of Cranmore Mountain. Plans are currently underway for the 2016 season; visit the website soon for the full line up.
Arts Jubilee is a non-profit organization, depending on the support of the community. Donations are welcome year-round by visiting the website and clicking on "DONATE".
|
White Mountain Science, Inc. WMSI HQ and Design Studio 22 Park Avenue, Bethlehem (603) 728-5242 www.whitemountainscience.orgWhite Mountain Science, Inc. (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 also develops STEAM curriculum and technology. Currently, WMSI offers learning opportunities and development w ork 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).
Even if children have attended a particular WMSI workshop 20 times, each experience will be different from the next. Workshops, lasting 90 minutes, are capped at 6 attendees each.
Wednesday & Thursday, February 24 & 25, 1pm - Minecraft Workshops
These workshops are for all ages. The workshops are capped at 8 children, so register now.
LEGO One Button Creations Series - Throughout the One Button Creations series, participants will enjoy the world of rapid prototyping, and open-ended design. While this workshop serves as an introduction to programming and physical design, the One Button Creations series are open to all. Beginners and experienced inventors will have a great time exploring and sharing their creative work.
Monday, February 29 - The Climb
Wednesday, March 16 - The Basics
Wednesday, March 2 - Game Design Series: Games by Gamers
In the past few years video games and board games have become a serious provider for entertainment. Learn what it means to truly design a game in this series. Taught by an Independent Game Developer, participants will acquire skills that will help them become successful designers. When participants leave a workshop in this series they will be more excited to make their own game, rather than play one.
Monday, March 14 - How it Works Series: Wacky Constructs, Bridges
Ever wondered how something works? Sometimes it is overwhelming to try and understand how something like a car runs and pulls its own weight, or how a bridge is able to support itself, plus the weight of giant trucks and heavy cars. Explore the design principles and mechanics behind some of these engineering feats.
Monday, March 21 - Electrocrafting Series: Digitize Yourself
Merge the electronic with the inanimate and make the world come alive with the latest technology. Participants walk away with something they've created, something they have brought to life.
Wednesday, March 23 - Animation Series: A Simple Story
Participants learn how to create their own short films. From shooting to editing, the workshop will help individuals become their own film director, producer and actor. Along with filming the class will also cover what it means to be a sound designer and how to get the most out of recorded audio. Learn to work with a team and utilize each member's skills to create a final product everyone can be proud of.
Sign Up Online Now for Workshops & Classes Coming Soon - Electrocrafting Series: Craft A' Collectible; Learn to Code Series; Game Design Series: Board Games Meet 3D and Level Design and Interactive Storytelling; Solve it with LEGO Series: Group them Together; LEGO WeDo with You Series: Artistic Animals; LEGO One Button Creations Series: Sensors and Art and Useless Machine and Motion; How it Works Series: Wacky Constructs, Buildings; Force of Nature Series: Aerodynamic Airplanes and Egg Skydiving and Camo Creatures; and Electronics Series: Make it S.I.K.
The Rocks Estate Programs & Events
Open daily, year-round
The Rocks Estate
4 Christmas Lane (off Route 302), Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373
www.therocks.org
Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests, the landmark 1,400-acre Rocks Estate includes numerous buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers Agri- and Eco-tourism opportunities throughout the year. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing and snowshoe trails. Bretzfelder Park, Prospect Street in Bethlehem, is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and picnic sites. For more information and a calendar of events, please call, email or visit the website. The Rocks Estate seeks new volunteers for a variety of jobs, trying to match volunteers to what they like to do. For more information about volunteering at The Rocks or to sign up for the volunteer training, call or email Clare Brown.
Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the New Hampshire Maple Experience at The Rocks and visit the Maple Museum, housed in one of many carefully restored historic buildings on the Estate. The museum includes a collection of historic and modern tools used in sugaring. A video played inside the sugar house provides a virtual tour of the springtime sugaring process. The extensive trails system at The Rocks is open daily, year-round, from dawn until dusk. Leashed pets are welcome to accompany their people on the trails. For visitors using their smart phones, The Rocks also offers a Mobile Tour, where visitors may learn more about the history of the Estate, modern day conservation and management practices there, and the different types of Christmas trees grown on the farm.
Select Wednesdays, 7pm - Bretzfelder Park Programs
These free programs are part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series, owned by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (www.forestsociety.org). All are welcome. The summer series is held Wednesdays in August, and the winter series is held Wednesdays in February. February 24 - Naturalist David Govatski presents the Nature of Iceland
This program will cover the flora, fauna, geology and culture of this fascinating and beautiful island. Iceland is considered to be the Land of Fire and Ice and is a paradise for geologists and nature lovers. The island is home to 10 million Atlantic puffins and millions of other seabirds and is considered to be the "Duck Factory" of Europe for the number of waterfowl that breed here. Govatski will explore the country from Surtsey in the south to beautiful Lake Myvatn and Grimsey Island on the Arctic Circle in the north. Govatski will be available to answer questions about visiting Iceland.
Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center
Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm (closed when the weather is bad)
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050
Serving the communities of Littleton, Lyman, Lisbon, Landaff, Sugar Hill, Monroe, Easton, Franconia, Bethlehem; check the website for a full listing of activities. Do you need a comfortable area for your card group to meet? Do you host a ladies' afternoon in your home but your living room is getting too crowded? The Senior Center has many afternoons that are open for drop-in style socializing. Call for details.
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. Sunday, February 28, 2:30pm - That's Amore!Following a wonderful Italian dinner at 1pm and raffles, Phil Rivera and Dick Alberini present a Tribute to Frank Sinatra show. Please buy tickets ahead of time, as only a limited number will be available at the door. Select Wednesdays, 1pm (usually) - Knitters Group
First and third Wednesday each month (usually)
Tuesdays, 10am - Art Class, with Rick Tilton (any medium; all levels of interest welcome)
Littleton Needleworkers - Call for details
Arts Alliance presents Zili Misik in Concert
Friday, March 18, 7:30pm
Littleton Opera House
2 Union Street, Littleton (603) 323-7302 (information)
www.aannh.org
Don't miss Arts Alliance of Northern NH (AANNH) only community concert with Boston's incredible Afro-Caribbean, "New World Soul" band Zili Misik! Kera Washington is an ethnomusicologist and the founder of Zili Misik, an all female world music ensemble performing roots music of the African Diaspora, or "New World Soul." Learn more at www.aannh.org.dnnmax.com/events/ZiliMisik/tabid/1043/Default.aspx
Tickets available at the door or in advance; additional discounts for Arts Alliance members. Purchase tickets online or at a soon-to-be-announced Littleton location. For more information, please call Arts Alliance program manager Jamie Feinberg at (530) 727-8750, email or visit the website.
The Frost Place Museum Events & Readings
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 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.
The 2016 Dartmouth Poet in Residence at The Frost Place The Frost Place houses a resident poet during the summer months. A cash prize, a 6-8 week residency at Robert Frost's former home in Franconia, and featured readings at Dartmouth College and at The Frost Place, is given annually to a poet who has published at least one poetry collection. The aim of this program is to select a poet who is at an artistic and personal crossroads, comparable to that faced by Robert Frost when he moved to Franconia in 1915, when he was not yet known to a broad public. Register Now for Summer Conferences & Seminars
June 25-29 - Conference on Poetry and Teaching
A unique opportunity for teachers to work closely with both their peers and a team of illustrious poets who have particular expertise in working with teachers at all levels.
June 29-30 - Writing Intensive
A day-and-a-half reading and writing workshop that directly follows the Conference on Poetry and Teaching. Led by renowned poet-teacher Afaa Micheal Weaver, it gives teachers the opportunity to focus entirely on their own creative growth.
July 10-16 - 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.
July 31-August 5 - Poetry Seminar
Individuals are invited to join a select community of poets to refresh their artistic inspiration in a setting of great natural beauty. Have poems-in-progress given generous and focused attention in this intimate setting.
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. The synagogue houses an extensive library and is presently working to establish 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, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. In the summer BHC hosts a four-part classical concert series and at The Colonial Theatre, a four-part film festival with guest speakers.
Open in winter for holidays of Tu B'Shevat and Purim, and in May for annual community-wide Holocaust Remembrance Service. Religious school for children and classes for adults are also offered. Please visit the website for detailed information for 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.
Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events
By appointment Franconia Heritage Museum (Franconia Town Hall)
Permanent displays in the furnished 1878 New England farm house and attached buildings, include old farm equipment, Old Man of the Mountain memorabilia, and iron furnace collectibles. 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.
Sugar Hill Historical Museum Exhibits & Events
Sugar Hill Meeting House
1401 Route 117, Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5336
The three-building campus of the Sugar Hill Historical Museum reflects the long history of Sugar Hill's people, places and culture. Main exhibit changes annually. Other exhibits include the Cobleigh Tavern, carriages, a reproduction of a local blacksmith's shop, and an extensive hand tool collection. Adjacent to the main display in the Carriage Barn is a model kitchen in which a black wood-fired stove is the focal point surrounded by a plethora of kitchen utensils in homemade cupboards. The library contains a large photograph collection along with historical and genealogical references. Museum publications and a wide variety of treasures for all ages are found in the gift shop. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
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.
Kool Kinetics
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.
WREN Local Works & the Gallery at WREN
Daily, 10am-5pm
2011 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736
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. Along with presenting two open-call member shows (in April & December), The Gallery at WREN presents 10 curated shows each year. WREN Local Works Gallery also exhibiting at Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods.
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" receptions are a great way for the community to connect with artists, and are a foundation of the town-wide First Friday art celebration that happens monthly in Bethlehem.
|
Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library
Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm
22 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159
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.
Wednesday, February 24, 5pm - Movie Night
All are welcome. Free, on the last Wednesday of each month. Please call to reserve a seat, as space is limited, and inquire about the film showing.
Friday, March 11, 6pm - Homeschool Artist Reception
Join the library in welcoming homeschooler artists, with the theme this year being Color of Spring. These great kids work very hard to create artwork for all to enjoy. Wednesday, March 16, 2pm - Murder around the World Book Club
Join Emily as the book group travels around the world solving murders through books. Free and open to all. Stop at the Library to pick up this month's book.
Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Schedule
Saturdays, 11am-4pm
Margret & H.A. Rey Center, 37 Village Road, Town Square
Waterville Valley (603) 236-3308
www.thereycenter.org
The Margret and H.A. Rey Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the Reys' spirit of curiosity and discovery by increasing understanding of and participation in art, science, and nature through programs for youth, adults and families. Activities are a mixture of art and science, the physical and intellectual, young and old, and ever-present curiosity: the foundation for a multi-generational center for learning and exploration. Check website for a full listing of happenings, including snowshoe hikes, full-moon ski trips and numerous hikes. There is no admission fee; donations gratefully accepted. Please preregister for events. Rey Center has numerous volunteer needs & opportunities - anyone who can lend a hand, can call or stop by the Rey Center.
The Rey Center Needs Your Help for the Artist in Residence Program
The Curious George Cottage Artist in Residence offers professional and emerging artists in all media an opportunity to pursue and share their art and artistic process while surrounded by the inspiring landscape of New Hampshire's White Mountains. To help make this possible, the Center provides housing for the participating artist for the two weeks they are in the Valley. The Center is looking for a donor to provide housing for a consecutive, two-week period in August or early September. Anyone who has a space they're willing to donate, may call or email the Center.
Saturday, February 27, 1pm - Curious Crafts
Saturday, February 27, 3pm - Curious George Story Time
Pull up a pillow and listen to your favorite Curious George stories being read out loud. No charge to attend, donations welcome.
Wednesdays, through March 2, 3pm - Curious George Story Time and Popcorn
Settle in with some fresh made popcorn at Curious George Cottage and listen to favorite Curious George stories being read out loud.
Saturday, March 12, 7:30pm - Dark Sky Stargazing Nights
Telescopes will be set-up and knowledgeable volunteers from the New Hampshire Astronomical Society will be the guides. The Stars and Find the Constellations, two books about astronomy written by H.A. Rey, will be available to purchase. Bring warm layers to wear and binoculars if available. Designed for adults and families with children ages 4+. Donations are welcome.
Saturdays, 10am - Curious George Cottage Open Hours
Kids can immerse themselves in all things Curious George. Relax on a bean-bag chair, read favorite Curious George stories, see original art work by the Reys, explore the Curious George Nature Trail and more. All ages welcome. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
Saturdays, 11am - Curious George Story Time
Pull up a bean-bag chair at the Rey Center to hear stories read out loud. Selections will include stories from the Curious George series as well as other Rey favorites such as Pretzel, Elizabite, Cicely G and more. All ages welcome. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
Saturdays, 4:30pm - Literary Discussion Group
An intellectual evening to discuss poems, short stories and essays at the Curious George Cottage. Hors d'oeuvres are potluck; please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance by email and at the Rey Center. For adults
NCCA's Theatre at Jean's Playhouse & Children's Theatre
The North Country Center for the Arts presents professional Broadway musical shows in alternating repertory, and IMPACT (Imagination and Music - Professional Artistry in Children's Theatre).
On sale now, NCCA Gift Certificates are valid for any NCCA Productions, including Mainstage shows by the professional, award-winning Papermill Theatre company, community theatre shows by the newly-inaugurated Playhouse Players, and concert series shows that bring in musical guest artists from around the country. Gift Certificates may be ordered at the Jean's Playhouse Box Office (open Tuesday-Sunday, 3-6pm), over the phone, or online.
Monday, February 29 & Tuesday, March 1, 6pm - Playhouse Players Auditions for The Dining Room
Playhouse Players presents The Dining Room by A.R. Gurney Be prepared to read from the script and have fun. Auditioners need only attend one audition date. Performances: May 13-15, Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm
Thursday, March 3, 6pm - Poetry Out Loud: NH Semi-Final Championship
The NH State Council on the Arts invites everyone to Jean's Playhouse for the 11th Annual NH Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals. Eight high school champions from across the region will recite poetry, competing for the opportunity to represent their school at the State Finals on March 21 at the State House in Concord, NH. More information at www.nh.gov/nharts/programservices/pdf/POL_SemiFinalFlyer_Jeans_March3_FINAL4web.pdf
Happenings at the Linwood Senior Services Linwood Area Senior Center
194 Pollard Road, Lincoln (603) 745-4705
Located in the heart of New Hampshire's majestic White Mountains, all are welcome 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.
Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am - Adult Coloring & Creative Circle 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 go to the museum building renovation project.
|
|
Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill (603) 787-2539
www.gcscc.org/horsemeadow.html
The Center includes a library, exercise equipment, shuffleboard, a piano and an organ, and space for other activities and continuing education programs. Horse Meadow Senior Center is open to all individuals, regardless of age. 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.
Friday, February 26 & Monday, February 29, 1pm - Decorative Arts: Woodcrafts
Monday-Friday, 11:15am - Music
Mondays, 12:30pm - Designers' Place: Hearts & Hands Quilters
Mondays, 1pm - Tech Time, with Paul Anderson
Paul is available to help with computer or photography questions. Call to schedule a time or just drop in.
Tuesdays, 9am - Nifty Needlers, with Gayla
Wednesdays, 10:30am - Writers' Group
Thursdays, 9am - Art Class, with Barb
Thursdays, 12:45pm - Line Dancing
Orford Senior Center Congregational Church
Dartmouth College Highway, Orford (603) 353-9107 www.gcscc.org/orford.html
One never knows what might be happening at the Orford Senior Center, but rest assured that the Tuesday lunch will be delicious and most likely there will be a neat program as well. It may be the local elementary school jazz band, a reading by an author or a talk by a local celebrity.
Tuesdays, 11:30am - Live Music
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.
|
|
Plymouth Area (and Statewide)
|
|
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
Wednesday, February 24, 1pm - Ozobots
Check out this fascinating little robot. Use markers and colors to create codes the Ozobot will follow. Sign-ups required.
Wednesday, February 24, 3:30pm - Family Movie
Come see how one's emotions really behave (rated PG). Check with the Library for the title.
Thursday, February 25 & Thursday, March 10, 3:30pm, 11am - LittleBits (MakerSpace) Open Play
Come make circuit projects with LittleBits.
Thursday, February 25, 2pm - Drop In Crafts
Come make some crafts during February break.
Friday, February 26, 10am & Monday, March 7, 3:30pm - Snap Circuits (MakerSpace)
Create circuits with snap circuits.
Through February 26 - Winter Storytime and Music
Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:15am - Storytime for Toddlers (ages 0-3)
Join in for singing, finger plays, rhymes, shakers and books. Drop in, no registration required.
Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays, 10:30am - Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6)
Join in for books and a craft. Registration required.
Thursdays, 10:15am - Music with Miss Becky
Children ages 0-6 can sing, dance and listen to some books. Miss Becky will have her guitar and drums for a music and movement session. Drop in, no registration required.
Friday, February 26, 1pm - Technology Learning Series: Introduction to Google Drive
Class on the basics of Google Drive, which will include Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, and how to navigate all of them. Prerequisites: Though not required, it would be helpful if one has already created a Gmail account.
Friday, February 26, 3:30pm - Bookworms Book Club (grades K-2) discusses Read Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins.
Friday, February 26, 4:15pm - Page Turners Book Club (grades 3-4) discusses The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.
Monday, February 29, 3:30pm - Lego Spectacular
Kids 5 and up can build with Legos the last Monday of each month (usually). The creations will be displayed in the Children's Room until the next meeting.
Mondays, February 29 and March 7 & 21, 6pm - Technology Learning Series: Computer Questions
Do you have a computer question that's been frustrating you? Would like some one-on-one help? This could include how to navigate through the internet, how to compose emails, or even how to connect to a wireless internet signal. Consider signing up for our drop-in hours. Any and all questions are welcome
Wednesday, March 2, 3:30pm - Dr. Seuss Party
Come celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday, and make some themed crafts
Mondays, March 7 & 21, 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
Monday, March 14, 5pm - Pi Day
All ages will hula hoop, eat pie, watch a video, be scientists and more
Mondays, 10:30am - Come Read to Willow
Come in to read to the library's resident therapy dog Willow, a good listener for any struggling or reluctant readers, young and old. Or just come in to say Hi, no registration required. Sign up at the front desk to read to Willow.
Tuesdays, 6pm - Plymouth Area Chess Club
Call 536-1179 for information.
Online resources - Mango Languages can be accessed from home computers for Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. Please contact the Library for details.
Passes available to numerous museums and centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village, Museum of NH History, Polar Caves Park, Shepard-McAuliffe Discovery Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and Currier Art Museum, among others. Visit www.peasepubliclibrary.org/pease/museum.asp for more information.
Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners and Live Music in the PUB
22 Main Street (junction Routes 109 & 113), Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219
Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served. For reservations and more information, call or email Don Brown at Corner House Inn.
February 25 - Ed Fayle
A whimsical and charming entertainer, with acoustic guitar and blues harmonica, Ed layers warm melodies around his stories. His performances swirl with campfire intimacy as audience, teller and tale connect. Ed's original stories illuminate sparks of human grace found within compelling situations.
March 3 - Andy Davis
Co-director of the World Fellowship Center, a multi-generational educational camp and retreat center devoted to peace and social justice, Andy will be telling an eclectic mix of tales in front of the hearth.
March 10 - Michael Lang
March 17 - Brian Hastings
March 24 - Marion Posner & Kate Vachon
Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub on Friday evenings (unless otherwise noted)
February 26 - Peter Heimlich
March 4 - Peter Lawlor
March 11 - The Sweetbloods (Phil & Janet Sanguedolce)
March 18 - Tom Fleischmann & Hans Stafford
PSU and Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events
Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm
Public Building Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday/Sunday, 12noon-6pm
Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869
Contact the Silver Center Box Office for tickets to all Silver Center events; use the specific PSU contact email for the particular PSU event for information and attendance at PSU events.
Silver Center for the Arts events:
Friday, February 26, 7pm - Session Americana
No two Session Americana shows are alike. They are rowdy, free-wheeling, modern hootenannies that surprise the sextet as much as they do the audience. Session Americana has innovatively recast the live show experience as a familial gathering of musicians seated around one round table, swapping stories and songs, much like the Irish session jam. Although the musicians face each other, the audience is drawn into the circle, engaged by the joyous camaraderie, playful musicality and charmingly original music by the all-star cast of characters. More information at www.sessionamericana.com
Thursday-Sunday, March 3 & 4 at 7pm; March 5 & 6 at 2pm; March 5 at 8pm - PSU Theatre: Romeo and Juliet (at Hanaway Theatre) Saturday, March 5, 11am - Contemporary Piano FestivalMorning lecture is followed by a performance at 3:15pm at Smith Recital Hall. Free, no tickets needed Tuesday, March 8, 7pm - Percussion Master Class, with Lynn Vartan (at Smith Recital Hall, free) Wednesday, March 9, 7:30pm - PSU Symphonic Band: Marimba (at Hanaway Theatre) Monday, March 22, 6pm - All New England Jazz Festival (at Hanaway Theatre) Plymouth State University courses & events:
Call or visit the box office for a greater choice of seats and fewer fees, or buy online. Gift certificates available.
Interested in earning a Master's 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.
Through February 19 - PSU Juried Student Exhibit
Highlighting the strength, energy, passion and technical skill of PSU art students, this annual exhibition features the best efforts of students from all levels of art making. Guest jurors select excellent works from each level of instruction, including an independent level that encourages and nurtures self-directed creativity.
Events & Workshops at Plymouth Regional Senior Center
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (closed when the weather is bad)
Old Plymouth Railroad Depot
8 Depot Street, Plymouth (603) 536-1204 or (603) 536-9639 or (603) 536-2090
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. Tuesday, March 1, 12:45pm - Book Discussion Group
The Center has both regular and large print editions available at the reception desk. Books are due back the day of the discussion, and the following month's selection will be available at the same time. Participants must sign up one month in advance to get and read their copy of the book. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month after lunch. For more information, call Diane at 536-1204.
Mondays, 9am - Wood Carving Class
Beginners are welcome. Bring tools if available or come by and see what it's all about.
Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire ArtistsThursdays, 9am - Quilting Class
Every Thursday - for more information, call Doris Goodspeed at (603) 786-2297. Fridays, 9:30am - Country Line Dancing, with Joan Randlett Participants will kick up their heels, have fun and exercise at the same time.
AANNH Arts in Early Learning Conference
Saturday, March 5, 8:30am
Plymouth Elementary School
43 Old Ward Bridge Road, Plymouth 530-727-8750 (toll free, for information)
www.aannh.org
Young children are just beginning to make friends, learning to play and work together. They're developing a sense of independence and a sense of themselves while examining their connections to others. In Arts Alliance of Northern NH's Annual Arts in Early Learning Conference, Me, My Friends and Family, we'll explore ways to help children express and explore their experiences using the arts. We will pay particular attention to ways that each child, each group of friends and each family is unique and special. Helping children to understand and appreciate all kinds of diversity is a critical building block for developing a solid sense of self and for forming strong friendships. Presented as part of our Arts in Early Learning collaboration with VSA New Hampshire.
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.orgThe 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.
Advice to the Players Performances, Workshops & Events
(603) 986-6253 (information)
www.advicetotheplayers.orgAdvice 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.
Select Wednesdays, 7:30pm - ATTP Concert Series
Presented at the Arts Center at 12 Main. Admission is by donation, and light refreshments will also be available by donation.
Select Saturdays at 7:30pm - Studio Theatre Series
Readings and staged performances of modern classics, new plays and other surprises at the Arts Center at 12 Main.
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Contemporary Art Exhibits
69 Maple Street (Route 113N), Center Sandwich (603) 284-7728
www.patricialaddcarega.com
Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery exhibits art in all media by leading contemporary artists. The Gallery shows an eclectic collection of figurative and abstract work that focuses on originality and innovation. Located in a large barn built in 1825, the ample space provides an excellent venue for two and three dimensional work. To learn more, visit the website.
Art consulting is available year round, and work, though not on exhibit during winter months, is also available year round.
Upper Valley Senior Center Programs & Events
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (closed when the weather is bad)
Upper Valley Senior Center
10 Campbell Street, Lebanon (603) 448-4213
www.gcscc.org/uppervalley.html Serving the communities of Lebanon, West Lebanon, Hanover, Plainfield, Enfield, Etna and Lyme.
Tuesdays, 1pm - Line Dancing
Thursdays, 9am OR 1pm - Senior Art Class Held at AVA Gallery and Art Center (11 Bank Street, Lebanon). No art experience required; all materials are provided. Transportation available for morning class and afternoon drop off through Upper Valley Senior Center. Enroll at AVA Gallery: 448-3117
Select Fridays, 10am - Suite Notes Recorder Group
Newfound Area Senior Center Programs & Events
Bristol United Church of Christ
15 Church Street, Bristol (603) 744-8395
www.gcscc.org/newfound.html
Serving communities of Bristol, Alexandria, Bridgewater, Hebron and Groton.
Tuesdays, 9am - Craft Group
First & third Tuesdays of each month.
Mascoma Area Senior Center Programs & Events
Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm
Church Street, Canaan (603) 523-433
www.gcscc.org/mascoma.html
Visit the historic Mascoma Area Senior Center (MASC) in the former Indian River Grange Hall in the heart of downtown Canaan. Serving communities of Canaan, Enfield, Dorchester, Orange and Grafton.
Little Church Theater Celebrating its 12th Season
Little Church Theater and Art Gallery
40 Route 113, opposite the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness (603) 968-2250
The Little Church Theater is committed to bringing unique theatrical and artistic events to the region, with three months of performing and visual arts, all open to the public. Located on the shores of Squam Lake, the season runs from May through September.
|
|
Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire
phone: (603) 323-7302 email: programs@aannh.org web: www.aannh.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
