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February 09 - February 23
COLEBROOK AREA (including Pittsburg & Errol)

 

Debb1e2000@aol.com
www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php

Errol Heritage Commission Historical Display
Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11am
Errol Town Hall (third floor)
33 Main Street, Errol (603) 482-3884 (Debra Freedman)

We have an old photo display for the public to enjoy. It is just 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.


www.colebrook-nh.com/Public_Documents/ColebrookNH_Library/index

www.colebrook-nh.com/Public_Documents/ColebrookNH_Recreation/Book Discussion Group

clebrook@ncia.net

Colebrook Public Library Programs & Events
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 2-5:30pm; Wednesday/Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon
126 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4808

Thursday, February 11, 6:30pm - Book Discussion Group
The discussion is open to all that have read the book. Please feel free to join or email your thoughts about the book. Meets every second Thursday of the month. There is no cost for the program, as all the books are borrowed through inter-library loan with the help of the Library.

Wednesdays, through May 12, 10am - Story Time
Every 3rd Wednesday Miss Bobie will be returning with music, movement and tons of fun!

Thursdays, 6pm - Movie Night



LPKLINE@aol.com
www.connecticutriverartisans.org

Connecticut River Artisans Group Programs & Events
Daily, 9am-5pm
Exhibiting at Great North Woods Interpretive Center North of Colebrook on Route 3, (603) 237-8882 or (802) 266-3687

The Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) is a "grass-roots" organization consisting of oil, watercolor and acrylic artists from Pittsburg, NH, Colebrook, NH, West Stewartstown, NH, Canaan, VT and Coaticook, PQ. 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.

Brenda Kenney is February's artist of the month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH), featuring paintings of northern NH's serene lakes, majestic mountains, quaint old barns and florals (www.brendakenney.com bkenney@ncia.net).
Joann Boydston is February's artist of the month at the Coos County Nursing Hospital (CCNH). Starting in March (with "Small Works"), CRAG members will be at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month.

Thursday, February 18, 4pm - CRAG Meeting
Agenda items include the budget, workshops and gallery at Fiddleheads. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month at the Alice M. Ward Memorial Library in Canaan, VT. Various workshops offered every month - check website or call for details.



info@fiddleheadsusa.com
www.fiddleheadsusa.com

Fiddleheads - a Great North Woods Shoppe
Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday, 10am-5pm; Friday, 10am-6pm (beginning May 3: Monday, 10am-3pm)
Great North Woods Shoppe
110 Main Street, Colebrook (603) 237-9302

Promoting the talents of local, regional and national artisans in all mediums.


www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1163609
agoodrum@ncia.net
www.northcountrychamber.org/ColebrookHistoricalSociety.htm

Colebrook Area Historical Society Displays & Programs
Saturdays, July & August, 10am-2pm or by appointment
2nd floor at the Colebrook Town Hall
17 Bridge Street, Colebrook (603) 237-4470

Maps, photographs, manuscripts, court records, business & organizational records, and local history items. Approximately 15,000 artifacts including fine arts, folk arts, costuming, textiles, household goods and more. Handicap accessible. Biannual newsletter.

Programs are offered on the second Thursday of the month at 7pm from May to September.



president@cohoshistoricalsociety.org
www.cohoshistoricalsociety.org

Cohos Historical Society Marion Blodgett Museum & Events
Hours by appointment
Marion Blodgett Museum
Corner of Bog & Hollow Road, Stratford Hollow (603) 922-8337

Meetings held every third Wednesday at 7pm (summer - during Daylight Savings Time) or 6pm (winter - off DST). Held at Fuller Town Hall, on Route 3 at the flashing yellow light, in the winter.



chfhaiti@yahoo.com

Annual Great North Woods Talent Showcase
Saturday February 13, 6pm
St. Francis Hall
State Street, Groveton

The Knights of Columbus, Council #2339 in Groveton will host the 3rd Annual Great North Woods Talent Showcase. This annual event gives local musicians and singers a chance to showcase their talent for their family and community. There will be a wide range of performances, including folk, acoustic & electric rock, blues, country & gospel, acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocalists and fiddlers.

Parking is available on State Street, next to the Siwooganock Bank, next to the Post Office and next to the Groveton fire station. Please do not use the Groveton Village Store parking lot because the store will be open. Additional parking can be found behind the police station. Please be careful not to block any driveways or fire hydrants.

The proceeds will once again benefit the student scholarship fund and other needs in our community. Please contact John Roberge at 636-0070 if you would like to perform in popular showcase, or for more information.



claire.lynch43@yahoo.com

Alice M Ward Memorial Library & Canaan Historical Society
Thursday, 12noon-5pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon
Alice M Ward Memorial Library
27 Park Street, Canaan, VT (802) 266-7135

The Canaan Historical Society's museum, located on the second floor of the Library, is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during Library hours. Tours of the museum and assistance for individuals interested in doing genealogical research. Special tours are available by contacting the museum's curator, Joan Cowan, at (802) 266-7766 or canaanhistorical1791@yahoo.com.

Fall/Winter Exhibit - Lumber Baron George Van Dyke and Log Drives of the Connecticut Valley Lumber Company
The story is retold in images from the Vermont Historical Society showing the drives. River drive tools donated to the society from Don Tase of Colebrook reveal just how tough the loggers had to be wrangle the logs using the power of the river and public television videos offer the viewer a chance to see additional images and footage in "Dynamite, Whiskey and Wood," "The Connecticut River: Journey Through Time," and "New England's Great River, Discovering the Connecticut."



editor@wildblue.net
www.gnwca.org

GNWCA presents Winter Warmers Concert Series
Wednesday, February 10, 7pm
Colebrook Country Club
Route 26, Colebrook (603) 246-8998 or (603) 237-5500

The Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents Winter Warmers concerts, featuring everything from folk and Celtic to jazz and more. For more information, all GNWCA Programs Chair Linda Lipkin at (603) 538-6852.

From light jazz to classic pop to original compositions, the first concert of the 2010 Winter Warmers concert series, the Coffehouse Improv will include light refreshments. The evening's performers include Mario Marquis, guitar & vocals; Amanda Marquis, guitar & vocals; as well as vocalist Francine Bigney. They will be performing hits from such artists as Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, The Beatles and James Taylor. Ballads and swing standards are on the playbill for vocalist Susan Zizza on keyboard. The Rick Erwin Trio will wrap up the evening with some light jazz, with Rick Erwin on drums, Bob Purington on bass guitar, and Greg Goodwin on keyboard.

The musicians have donated their performances and the Country Club has donated use of the facility and the refreshments. Proceeds go towards the promotion of the arts in the area. Tickets are $12 and available in advance at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, or at the door the evening of the concert.

Upcoming concerts in the popular series include An Evening With George Jacques on February 24; The Folk Tree on March 10; Celtic Connection featuring Isley Mist Ceili on March 17; and An Evening With John Loper on March 31. All the concerts begin at 7pm.


GORHAM & BERLIN AREA

 
www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.html

www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/gorhamhist.php
gorhamhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
www.gorhamnewhampshire.com

Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum
Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day, or by appointment. Call or email in advance for schedule
25 Railroad Street (by town park)
Gorham (603) 466-5338

First known as Shelburne Addition, the town was later named Gorham. Explore the rich history of the town, the area and the railroad through artifacts, photographs, railroad exhibits and equipment and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad and Railroadania steam era exhibits in boxcars. Most of the museum and several box cars are handicapped accessible. If you'd like more info, or wish to make sure that the museum will be open when you are in town, contact Reuben Rajala at 466-5521 (home) or email the Society.

The Society generally meets on the third Thursday of every month in the Vestry of the Gorham Congregational Church unless otherwise noted. Members and visitors alike are encouraged to attend; handicap accessible. If you would like more information, or need directions or a ride, call (603) 466-9491 or Cathy Dick at 466-2196.


www.randolph.nh.gov/Local Interest.htm
Click on the Local Interest tab to read publications that include library news

yrjenkins@gmail.com
mberinger@ne.rr.com
sgrplum@ncia.net

Randolph Public Library Programs & Randolph Colloquy Events
Saturdays & Mondays, 10am-12noon; Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3-8pm
Town Hall building
Durand Road, Randolph (603) 466-5408

Wednesdays & Thursdays - Randolph Opera Series
Lectures and full length videos by Bob Kruszyna, aimed at people who are interested in opera but know little or nothing about it. This season will consider styles such as post Wagnerian expressionism, bel canto, baroque, contemperary and operetta. Contact Jean Malick at 466-2547 or jcmalick@ne.rr.com for further information. Sponsored by the Friends of the Randolph Library.
March 10 & 11 - Handel's Giulio Cesare
March 24 & 25 - Britten's The Turn of the Screw, Poulenc's La Voix humaine and Martinu's Ariane
April 7 & 8 - Fun at the Finish
Strauss (Johann 11), Die Fledermause (The Bat)

March 13 - Sledding and Bonfire
Call Sarah Clemett, (603) 723-3222

Tuesdays, 5:15pm - Yoga (466-5771)

Tuesdays, 6:30pm - Bridge (466-5771)


http://www.berlinnh.gov/Pages/BerlinNH_Library/
www.berlinpubliclibrary.blogspot.com/
librarian@berlinnh.gov
www.berlinnh.gov/Pages/

Berlin Public Library Programs & Events
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10am-6pm;
Wednesdays, 12noon-7pm
Berlin Public Library
270 Main Street, Berlin (603) 752-5210

Thursdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Hour
Join Kathy Godin in the Children's Department for stories, snacks, crafts and fun.


dmayer@cartalk.com
Info@WhiteMountainCafe.com
www.whitemountaincafe.com

White Mountain Cafe Exhibits & Events
White Mountain Cafe
212 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2511

North Country home to photographer Jerry Monkman, focusing on photography of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. http://blog.jerryandmarcymonkman.com/

Saturdays, February 27 & March 6, 7pm - Java and Jazz with Calico Slim
First and last Saturday of each month

We're pleased to announce that the White Mountain Cafe is buying Wonderland Books. We're currently moving Wonderland from its current location on Exchange Street, to the space next door to the cafe. When finished, one of the dividers in the cafe's north wall will come down, and we'll open the doors to the White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore.


www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/moffett.php
bcchs@hotmail.com

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

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.


http://amcnaturenotes.blogspot.com/

information@outdoors.org
www.outdoors.org/about/calendar/

Appalachian Mountain Club Happenings
Saturdays, 8pm (unless otherwise noted)
Appalachian Mountain Club Visitor Center
Route 16, Pinkham Notch (603) 466-2727 or (603)
466-2721 x 8119

Wednesdays, 6pm - International Dinner Series
The family style dinner features four courses of international cuisine, including soup or appetizer, salad, entree, bread, dessert, and beverages. Guests may BYOB. The after-dinner program is a cultural and inspirational adventure presented by local and regional guides, explorers and travelers!

Wednesday, February 10 - Japan: Trekking in the high Japanese Alps, wandering through rice fields, historic temples, shrines and towns, and experiencing the people and city lights in Tokyo with David Loutzenheiser
Cuisine of Japan

Monday, February 15 - Dharma Monta�a
Join acclaimed piano soloist/composer (and former AMC Backcountry Caretaker) Cody Michaels, along with Special Guest, photographer Daniel Yetter, for a multi-media tribute to the White Mountains.

Wednesday, February 17 - Josephine Doody, Bootleg Lady of Glacier Park
AMC Volunteer, Sha Riordan, is a Massachusetts-based Theatre Arts Educator who specializes in writing and performing one-woman plays based on the lives of extraordinary ordinary women who pioneered our country's mountain wilderness. Riordan will take us to the Montana frontier as she presents the true story of Josephine Doody. As a young girl in 1870, Josephine came west in a wagon train to Colorado where she was a dance hall performer and a "working girl". One night she shot an abusive customer and to escape hanging, fled in a box car to Montana and the Marias Pass. There she met mountain man, Dan Doody, who kidnapped her, cured her of an opium addiction, and made her his wife. Josephine fell in love with the rugged pioneer life, and together with Dan, worked their homestead on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, hunted grizzly bear and mountain lions with their Airedale dogs, and peddled Josephine's legendary moonshine to other hardy Glacier settlers.

Thursday, February 18 - Family Dance with Redwing
Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding will be teaching the sort of simple dancing and singing games that people have been passing along for centuries. Contra dances, circle dances, square dances, we'll do some of everything. For hundreds of years contra dancing has been a New England tradition. The family dance is geared for a combination of ages and generations all swirled in together. Today, although we have many other entertainment choices, growing numbers of people find this kind of dancing is still one of the best ways to spend an evening with friends new and old.

Friday, February 19 - Dr. Quackenbush Skis the Headwall A silent comedy set to a vintage musical score, filmed in 1942 by Sidney Shurcliff and re-released by the New England Ski Museum. The film features Dr. Quackenbush (John Marshall), an African explorer (with a way too big moustache) as he travels to ski the Eastern slopes of New Hampshire's White Mountains. Follow Dr. Quackenbush as he learns to ski, invents a useless pair of safety bindings, sneeks into a race down Cranmore and finally attempts the headwall of Tuckerman Ravine.

Wednesday, February 24 - A Fire in My Heart: A Storyteller's Journey Among the Kurds with Diane Edgecomb
Cuisine of Turkey

Wednesday, March 3 - Waterways of Russia with Theo & Melanie Stibbons
Cuisine of Russia

Wednesday, March 10 - Two weeks among the Incas in Peru, Inca Trail to Lake Titicaca with Marianne Page
Cuisine of Peru

Wednesday, March 17 - Ireland: The countryside as seen from the saddle of a bicycle with Larry Spencer
Cuisine of Ireland

Wednesday, March 24 - Morocco: A Trek across the Anti-Atlas Mountains with Larry Garland
Cuisine of Morocco

Wednesday, March 31 - Prague and Budapest: 20 years after the Fall of the Berlin Wall with Alyssa Jones and Brian Walker
Cuisine of the Czech Republic

All programs are free & open to the public. Call for reservations for dinner before Wednesday evening programs. Schedule is subject to change.


Debora.Coolidge@use.salvationarmy.org

Salvation Army Arts Programs
New Hampshire Corps Community Center
15 Cole Street, Berlin (603) 752-1644

Music Arts, including drama, singing company, sacred dance and timbrels for all ages. Call or email for schedule & details.



heritage@ncia.net
www.northernforestheritage.org

Northern Forest Heritage Park & Artisans Gift Shop
Call for hours
Northern Forest Heritage Park
961 Main Street, Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-7202

Featuring a three-acre site with waterfront access and walkways, an outdoor amphitheater, a full-size circa-1900 replica logging camp, interactive exhibits and the Brown House Museum, built in 1853 by the H.W. Winslow Company as a boarding house for its saw mill employees.

The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery, open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, offers original arts, crafts and gifts.



kieran@ncia.net
www.stkieranarts.org

St. Kieran celebrates Arts, Creativity & Cultural Heritage
Ongoing
St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts
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. Art exhibits are open for viewing during regular business hours 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.

Upcoming Sunday performances in the 2010 Series include NoteAble Decades on February 21, Mountain Spring Celtic Music on March 7, Brass Venture on March 21. Tickets are now on sale for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration on Friday, March 12 at the Town and Country Motor Inn.

Season Tickets to all 2010 performances are available for $150 adults, $125 Seniors/$75 Students.


imgallant@hotmail.com

egallant@ne.rr.com

Pushing Pen Authors Group
Saturday, February 20, 10am-12noon
White Mountains Community College, Room 137
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin (603) 723-4451 or (603) 752-2062

Anyone interested in writing welcome to attend. Meets on the third Saturday of each month except July, August and December (usually). Contact: Irene Gallant


HAVERHILL AREA (including Bradford, VT)

 

jpatchlibrary@yahoo.com

Joseph Patch Library Happenings
Monday, 10am-2pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 3-7pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm
Joseph Patch Library
South Main Street, Warren (603) 764-9072

Mondays, 10am - Story Hour for preschoolers

Wednesdays, 4pm - Knitting Group for Beginners and Experts

Lego Club for children one Saturday each month. Call library for date.


www.seniorpublishing.com/system/newsletters.asp?txtTown=haverhill&cmbState=NH&Submit=Search

www.gcscc.org/horsemeadow.asp

Horse Meadow Senior Center Programs & Events
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
Horse Meadow Senior Center
91 Horse Meadow Road, North Haverhill (603) 787-2539

The Center includes a library, exercise equipment, shuffleboard, a piano and an organ, and space for other activities and continuing education programs.

Mondays & Tuesdays, 1pm - Quilting

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-11am - Crafts with Laurel

Thursdays, 1pm - Line Dancing

Fridays, 9am - Art Class


www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html
FairleeClass@rscdsboston.org
www.rscdsboston.org

Scottish Country Dancing
Tuesdays, September-June, 7-9pm
Fairlee Town Hall
Route 5, Fairlee VT (802) 439-3459

You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy it. Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels, hornpipes and to the more elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. All dances are taught, no partner is necessary, beginners are welcome. Young and old, singles and couples are all welcome. Cost is $3. Sponsored by the Boston Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.


www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumihallmainpag.html



alumnihall@charterinternet.com
www.alumnihall.org

Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits
Office Hours: Tuesdays-Sundays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement)
Alumni Hall Cultural Center
75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500

Friendly folks in a beautifully restored, fully accessible historic building offer local and regional recreational, heritage, cultural, travel and resource information for travelers, visitors, newcomers and residents. In addition to its selection of maps and brochures on hiking, biking, cultural events, explorations along the Connecticut River (among other things), the Center displays large interpretive panels sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission. The panels show images and text related to the heritage, land and people of New Hampshire and Vermont's Upper Valley. The Visitor Center also offers a small number of gift items, including books, videos and DVDs of the region, and Alumni Hall note cards and T-shirts.

Tuesday, February 2, 7-8pm - Region-wide Student Art Show Opening & Reception
Free admission (snow date: Wednesday, February 3, 7pm)

Saturday, February 6, 7pm - Camerata New England Piano Quartet
Heidi Braun-Hill (violin), Peter Sulski (viola), Linda Galvan (cello) and Evelyn Zuckerman (piano) perform Mozart's Piano Quartet in G minor, Gwyneth Walker's Letters to the World, and Robert Schumann's Piano Quartet in E flat major. Complimentary reception. Admission: $10 Seniors/Students $8

Saturday, February 13, 7pm - Valentine's Dance with Sweet Jamm
Playing Big Band standards of the '20s, '30s & '40s
Admission: $6 - BYO Beer & Wine

Sunday, February 28, 12noon - Woodsville-Wells River Merchants' Association Bridal & Special Event Show
Free admission



hliba@charterinternet.com
hliba.blogspot.com

Haverhill Book Discussion Series & Fiction Writing Workshop
Monday & Wednesday, 5-8pm; Tuesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Thursday, 4-7pm
Haverhill Corner Library
67 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5578

Mondays, 7pm - Book Discussion Series: Are They Mysteries?
Features books by literary authors writing in the mystery genre. All discussions are free and open to the public. Copies of the books are available to borrow from the library in advance, thanks to support from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Please call or go to http://hliba.blogspot.com/2009/11/2010-book-discussion-series.html for more information.
February 15 - Theft
By two-time Booker Prize-winner Peter Carey
March 15 - The Yiddish Policemen’s Union
By Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Chabon
April 19 - Motherless Brooklyn
By Jonathan Lethem, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction
May 17 - The City & the City
By New York Times bestseller China Miéville
June 21 - Inherent Vice
By National Book Award-winner Thomas Pynchon

Tuesdays, February 16-March 23, 7-8:30pm - Fiction Writing Workshop
Participants will discuss aspects of fiction and the writing process, and they will submit and discuss their own work. The weekly sessions will cover: The Big Picture (narrative; synopsis; reading and writing; novels and stories; genres; generating ideas; writing habits); Voice (first person; third person limited; third person omniscient; strengths and limitations of each); Character and Dialogue (creating and revealing character; establishing character with dialogue; advancing the story with dialogue); Plot (to outline or not to outline?; building dramatic tension; pacing); Editing and Rewriting (sentences and their use; editing yourself; starting over); and Publishing and the Writing Life (what do with your work when it’s finished).
The workshop will again be led by John Landrigan, a seventeen-year veteran of the publishing industry, coauthor of three novels, and a trustee of the New Hampshire Writers’ Project as well as the Haverhill Corner Library. Registration is limited to ten participants with a fee of $125, which will benefit the Library. To register, call John at 989-5831.


LANCASTER & WHITEFIELD AREA

 

skylake5@myfairpoint.net

North Country Poetry Workshop
Tuesdays, February 9 & 23, 6pm
Various locations

Poets gather and share their writing, critique each poem and provide tips on publishing and resources. The Poetry Workshop meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday. For more information and locations, email or call Valerie Herres at (603) 788-3734.


http://lancasternh.org/town_services/lancaster_nh_library.htm





weekslib@ncia.net
www.weekslib.org

Weeks Memorial Library Programs & Events
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 1-4:30pm & 7-9pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-4:30pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon
128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352

Wednesday, February 17, 12noon - Brown Bag Book Discussion Group
Discuss a book and make new friends. Third Wednesday of each month.

Tuesdays, 10am-12noon - Lancaster Rose Quilters

Tuesdays, 10am - Wonderplay
Stimulate your child's senses through song, stories, fingerplays and more for ages birth through 3 years

Wednesdays, 3-4pm - LEGO Club
There is no age limit or restriction - just bring your imagination.

Thursdays, 10am - Story Hour
Stories and activities for ages 3-5 years



graduals@yahoo.com
www.oldmillstudio.com

Artisans Classroom for Children at Old Mill Studio
Thursday-Sunday, 11am-5pm, during classes and by chance
Old Mill Studio, On the Common
36 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-8778

Fridays, February 5, 12 & 19, March 5, 12 & 19, April 2, 9 & 16, 10-11:30am - Art Play Group
Story, songs, art exploration, socialization for preschoolers and a parent.

Fridays, February 5, 12 & 19, March 5, 12 & 19 (tentative), April 9, 16 & 23, 3:30-5pm - Youth Art
Review & expand beginner skills, learn to really look and then draw/paint/sculpt what you see. For 10 years through teens.

Thursdays, April 8, 15 & 22, 3:30-5pm - Kids Clay
Pinch, coil, slab -- learn new ways to manipulate earth clay as we shape, refine, fire and glaze functional and sculptural structures!




Lancaster Historical Society
By appointment
Holton-Wilder House
226 Main Street (southerly intersection of Routes 2 and 3), Lancaster (603) 788-3004

The facility consists of the 1780 Holton-Wilder House and a new post and beam barn.

The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday each month at the museum.


www.oldmillstudio.com/art_classes.php


graduals@yahoo.com
www.oldmillstudio.com

Old Mill Studio Exhibits & Artisans Classroom
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm (also by chance)
The Gallery at Old Mill Studio
On the Common, 36 King Square
Whitefield (603) 837-8778

Featuring original art & contemporary crafts of northern NH & VT artists, and classes to capture the creative spirit. Call or email for a complete listing of classes & workshops; changes and additions occur regularly. Preregistration required - at least a week ahead is preferred.
Create it Today! - Tell the Mill what your group would like to do and perhaps a custom class can be designed. Check website for a list of suggestions.

Mondays, February 1, March 1, April 5, 6-8pm - Watercolor Journaling
Ever wanted to keep a journal? Try this technique that blends color, images and words to explore your creative and intuitive self. No experience necessary -- we’ll lead you through this fun and easy process.

Tuesday, February 2, 3:30pm - Teacher Tales: Weaving Stories into Your Curriculum
Teachers, parents and community members are invited to this workshop where master storyteller Abigail Ifatola Jefferson will suggest basic storytelling techniques and help you explore ways stories can be used to enrich curriculum, increase literacy, celebrate diversity and meet curriculum goals. Cost $10; preregistration is requested. Call Eileen at 837-2275 (eileen@aannh.org) or Sue at 837-8778 (graduals@yahoo.com). To download a poster, go to www.aannh.org/jefferson/oms_Jefferson.pdf

Wednesdays, February 3 & 10, 1-4pm -
"Shakespeare in the Park" Quilt
This seemingly complex quilt is actually quite simple, using basic squares and right triangles, with no curves or set-in seams.

Thursday, February 4, 9am-5pm - "Cut It Out" Bag
This quilted bag with grommets, inside pockets and a great fabric folding detail is fabulous! Make one with the pattern designer herself in this one day workshop. Pre-work required.

Thursdays, February 4, April 1, 8, 15 & 22 OR Sundays, February 7, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 11am-1pm, 6-8pm - Beginning Pottery
Hand building & introduction to the potter's wheel; includes glazing and information about firing

Thursday, February 4, 6-8pm - Heart Art Explorations
Heart Buttons OR Applique Tricks with Sulky

Saturdays, February 6 & 13, March 6, 13 & 20, 11am-1pm - I Can't Believe I'm Quilting
In this introduction series, complete a couple of small projects and learn the steps of making a quilt without breaking the bank. If you love it, more classes are coming! *If you don’t have a sewing machine, do not go out and buy one--talk to Beth first!

Tuesdays, February 9, 16 & 23, 9:30am-12:30pm - Four Harness Weaving: Plain & Twill Table Runner
An introduction or review to the four harness floor loom, this series (by project) will cover plain, twill and pattern weaving in cotton and other yarns. Some knowledge is desirable but not required. Studio time is required to weave in between lessons.

Wednesdays, February 10 & March 10, 6:30-8:30pm - Block of the Month Quilt
Piece and/or applique a different block for nine different months. Use the tenth month to put it together. Lots of techniques and lots of encouragement! Homework required. Second Wednesdays, February though November.

Thursdays, February 18 & 25, 9am-12noon OR Saturdays, February 20 & 27, 12noon-3pm - Intermediate Stained Glass
Introduction to tools and techniques as you make your choice of projects.

Thursday, February 18 OR Saturday, March 13, 1-4pm - Sewing Skills 101: Pillow Case
This series of three projects will introduce or review basic skills of machine sewing. They may be taken individually, but the first is required as it will go over how the sewing machine works and what you need to know about needles, threads and stabilizers. Second session TBA, depending on class members interest. Prerequisites: own working sewing machine w/tools & manual

Wednesdays, February 24 and March 3 & 10, 3:30-6:30pm - "Matty Moose" Table Runner
Invite a moose to dinner. This tablerunner is perfect in batiks, so cute with just the right print!

Thursdays, March 4, April 1 & 29, May 20, 10am-5pm - Quilter's Academy
A skill-building course to master the process of quilting, including accurate cutting and piecing, pressing for success, creating an efficient sewing space, collecting fabric, drafting and laying out quilts, and preparing a quilt for finishing. Demonstrations, instruction by the teacher, class discussion, work in the classroom, as well as homework (most of sewing to be done at home) to build four small quilt tops. This class is guaranteed to raise your skill level! For beginners through experienced quilters; homework required.

Tuesdays, March 9, 16 & 23, 9:30am-12:30pm - Four Harness Weaving: Patterned Table Runner
An introduction or review to the four harness floor loom, this series (by project) will cover plain, twill and pattern weaving in cotton and other yarns. Some knowledge is desirable but not required. Studio time is required to weave in between lessons.

Wednesday, March 10 OR Saturday, April 10, 10am-4pm - Machine Quilting Basics
Learn the basic free-motion skills of stippling, meandering and echoing on your regular machine by adding walking and darning feet. Easy to learn and you can finally quilt those unfinished tops! Pre-work required.

Wednesday, March 17, 1-4pm - Windmill Table Topper
You will love how easy Marti Michell's templates make this block go together! Perfect as a table topper or small wallhanging.

Call if Interested for Mondays in March/April, 6-8pm - Soft Pastel Landscape Painting
Explore painting with this versatile medium as you build layers with glowing color.

Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20 & 27, 9:30am-12:30pm - Four Harness Weaving (choose project using two shuttles)
An introduction or review to the four harness floor loom, this series (by project) will cover plain, twill and pattern weaving in cotton and other yarns. Some knowledge is desirable but not required. Studio time is required to weave in between lessons.

Thursdays, April 8 & 15, 1-3pm - Sewing Skills 101: Pajama Bottoms
Last in this series of three projects will introduce or review basic skills of machine sewing. They may be taken individually, but the first is required as it will go over how the sewing machine works and what you need to know about needles, threads and stabilizers. Prerequisites: own working sewing machine w/tools & manual.

Wednesday, April 14, 1-4pm - Abbey Bag
A pin cushion and a scrap bag all together in an adorable flower -- it even has a pocket to store your snippers. All made in a couple of hours!

Saturday, April 17, 1-3pm - Necktie Bag
Use those old neckties with the great patterns to make a small purse in this one-day workshop.

Call if Interested for Mondays, 6-8pm - Drawing
Review & expand beginner skills. Learn to really see what’s in front of you and then draw it! Observational drawings will start in pencil and, as you’re ready, move on to pen and ink. For teens & adults.

Thursdays, by appointment, 6-8pm - Knitting & Crochet
Basic stitches, simple to complex. Learn basics or work through a problem with your own project.

By appointment - Beginner Basket
Basic starting techniques for a simple basket; required for advanced baskets.

By appointment - Chair Caning and Necktie Chair Weaving
Basics to start weaving chair seats of cane or reed. Bring chair, stripped or painted, ready to go.

Open Pottery Studio - Once familiar with classroom routines, you are welcome to use the equipment, by appointment.



www.mountainviewgrand.com

George Winston Solo Piano Concert at Mountain View Grand
Friday-Sunday, February 12-28
Mountain View Grand
Whitefield (603) 837-2541

Once a hugely popular annual tradition in northern New Hampshire, Whitefield's gala Winter Carnival during February school vacation will coincide with a full schedule of our own Winter Olympics events. The Mountain View Olympic flame will be lit at a special ceremony at 4pm on Friday, February 12, and will stay lit until the closing events on Sunday, February 28. As competitors from around the globe vie for medals in Canada, Mountain View visitors will face off in our own fun versions of Olympic events. There will be a snowshoe and paintball biathlon, broomball hockey, two- and four-person “bobsleds,” short-track skate shuffles, milk jug “curling,” sprint competitions in ice skating and snowshoeing, “luge” and “skeleton” races, and more. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded each day at 4pm to top male and female finishers in each event in several age categories.

Of course, there will be plenty of non-Olympic fun at the resort as well, with our ever-popular chicken bowling, scavenger hunts, snowman and other artsy crafts, cross country ski and snowshoe tours, snowmobiling, dog sledding, tubing, horse-drawn sleigh/carriage & cart rides, ice skating, scenic helicopter rides, sugar on snow feasts, roasty-toasty bonfires and more!


www.rscdsboston.org/classes-listing.html
1btobin@together.net

Scottish Country Dancing at Lancaster Town Hall
Fridays, September-June, 7:30pm
Town Hall
695 Main Street, Lancaster (802) 751-7671

Join the Scottish country dance! There is no lower or upper age limit on Scottish dancing. No partner required, dances are taught. Dances vary in pace from elegant slow to aerobic flings. Please bring water and soft soled shoes. A few dancers go barefoot but most prefer soft soled shoes with some insole for support. Wheelchair accessible. Call Bill Tobin for more information.


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sboone@mountwashingtonresort.com
www.brettonwoods.com

Happenings at The Mount Washington
Ongoing
The Mount Washington Resort
Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752

Saturdays, February 6 & March 13 and Thursday, February 18, 4:30pm - Kids Alpine Club
Simon Brooks, storyteller will be performing (free) for Apes Ski at Bretton Woods. For more information, (603) 278-8909

Daily, 10-11am & 3-4pm - Historic Hotel Tour
Meet at the Grandfather Clock

Be sure to visit the New Hampshire Historical Society's exhibition: The White Mountains of New Hampshire. Over the past 184 years, the Society has assembled and preserved one of the nation's largest collections of objects and documents associated with the White Mountains. The exhibition explores the White Mountain region with a rich array of objects and images and is open to the public.

Most nights, 9pm-12midnight - The Cave Evening Entertainment


www.oldmillstudio.com/art_about.php

graduals@yahoo.com
www.aannh.org

HerART Tea celebrates American Heart Month
Saturday, February 13, 2-4pm
Lion and the Rose Bed and Breakfast
19 Jefferson Road, Route 3, Whitefield (603) 837-8778 (reservations)

Join us for this healthy and fun event that features heart-related wearable art and information on how women can better take care of their hearts and bodies. Show off an outfit with a focus on hearts - a garment, hat, jewelry, bag or other item of your choosing. There will be plenty of time for conversation, tea and healthy goodies, and short presentations by women in the medical field. Reservations should be made by February 6 by calling Sue Gradual.

Several make it/take it art & craft activities will be held leading up to the HerART Tea, on January 31, and February 4. Call the Old Mill Studio at (603) 837-8778 for details on taking a workshop and creating a small piece of wearable art. The HerART Tea is presented by the Old Mill Studio in partnership with the Arts Alliance as part of our Arts & Health program.


LINCOLN & WOODSTOCK AREA (including Waterville Valley)

 

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www.woodstockinnnh.com

Woodstock Station Live Entertainment
Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 9pm
Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery
Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-3951

Live performances throughout the year, with Karaoke on Tuesday nights and Live Trivia on Wednesdays.



wvrecreation@watervillevalley.org
www.watervillevalley.org

Waterville Valley Recreation Department Programs & Events
Waterville Valley Recreation Department
3 Noon Peak Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-4695

Saturdays through March 13, afternoon & evening - Sleigh Rides at Town Square
Call (603) 236-8175 for reservations.

Saturdays, through February 20, 7:30pm - Fireworks in Town Square
Head into Town Square for an amazing fireworks display!



alyssa@lincolnwoodstock.com
www.lincolnwoodstock.com

Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Happenings
Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Office (upstairs on the west end of the Lincoln Village Shops)
Lincoln (603) 745-6621

Bears on Parade
24 decorated bears have come out of hibernation and are on display at area businesses, free of charge. Each business has custom painted its bear, which along with the other bears will participate in a float during the July 4 parade and be auctioned off next November, with the proceeds to benefit the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, February 10, 5-7pm - Business After Hours hosted by Indian Head Resort
Network with your fellow chamber members and enjoy the Indian Head’s famous hospitality. Taste from their new and exciting menu. Or simply sip a glass of wine and enjoy the view! This Business After Hours is a collaboration of the Franconia Notch Chamber of Commerce and the Lincoln Woodstock Chamber of Commerce.



www.creationstationpottery.com

Creation Station Paint-It-Yourself-Pottery Studio
Call for hours
Depot Plaza
Route 112/Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8205

Choose rough pottery to paint, glaze and kiln-fire to create finished pottery pieces. Catering to children's birthday parties, family activity days, women's evening groups. Specials on Sundays & Thursdays.



Mo@MoTheClown.com
www.MoTheClown.com

Mo The Clown Balloon Twisting Performance
Wednesdays, 5-8pm
Elvio's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Lincoln Square Outlet Mall
Main Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8817

Join Mo the Clown for an evening of family fun and free balloon sculptures. To put those with clown fear at ease, Mo appears without clown shoes or make up, as Mo Fun.




Chocolate Demonstration & Tasting
Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14, 3-4pm
Green House at The Mountain Club on Loon
90 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln

Chef Beers and his team will be demonstrating chocolate sculpting and carving techniques. There will be assorted treat and truffles for sampling and they will be answering questions. This sweet event is free of charge!


To register for programs, contact programs@thereycenter.org



ebeard@thereycenter.org
www.thereycenter.org

Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Schedule
Saturdays, 11am-6pm
Margret and H.A. Rey Center, Town Square
Curious George Cottage, 5 Noon Peak Road (next to WV Elementary School)
Waterville Valley (603) 236-3308

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 full listing of happenings, including snowshoe trips, full-moon ski trips and numerous hikes. Admission is by donation. Please preregister for events.

Artist Bernard K. Passman has designed a limited edition jewelry collection dedicated to everyone's favorite mischievous monkey, Curious George! These wearable art sculptures, made of black coral, are available to view and purchase on the website. Proceeds benefit the Rey Center.

On exhibit - The Magic of Russian Decorative Arts
A unique exhibit showcasing Russian decorative painting and featuring the unveiling of 8 hand-painted Snow Maiden Fairy Tale panels designed by internationally-acclaimed decorative artist and teacher Tricia Joiner, owner of I Dream of Beading and Tricia's Legacy Designs. All ages. Donations welcome.

Wednesday, February 10, 7-9pm - Film Night: Doubt
Join us to view interesting films that will tweak your brain and prompt discussion. BYOB. Popcorn supplied. Adults. $5 per person suggested donation.

Friday, February 12, 6:30-8pm - Ski Documentary Night
"Intrepid Descent" and "Thrills and Spills in the North Country"
Join us to watch two ski documentaries with local ties on the "big screen. "Intrepid Descent" studies the lure of Tuckerman's Ravine while "Thrills and Spills in the North Country," a New England Ski Museum film, contains scenes of North Conway and Woodstock, among others. All ages welcome. Fee: $5 per person suggested donation. BYOB. Popcorn provided.

Saturday, February 13, 10-11am - Curious Tots: Animals in Winter
What do animals do during the winter? Join us for a story, craft and outdoor activities as we discover what winter holds for the animal world. Parents must attend with children. Families with children ages 3-6.

Saturday, February 13, 1-4pm - Walk-Talk: Winter Ecology with Dr. Michele Pruyn
Join local experts to explore various aspects of the natural world in winter. We will begin with an indoor presentation and then head outside to experience our topic first hand. Visit the website for program details. Transportation provided. Adults and families with children ages 8+.

Saturday, February 13, 6-7:30pm - Popcorn & PJs Movie Night
Join us to watch everyone's favorite monkey starring in his first feature length film - the Curious George Movie! Kids can come in their PJs! Beanbag chairs and flower pillows will help the kids get comfy to enjoy this fun family movie. Popcorn will be served. Families with children ages 3+.

Sunday, February 14, 6:30pm - Valentine’s Day Fundraising Dinner
Celebrate an Historic Romance
Join us for a romantic evening of dinner and song at the home of Donald Jasinski in Waterville Valley. Featuring a meal catered by Coyote Grill and featuring entertainment by Broadway singer and actress, Maureen Brennan. All proceeds benefit the Rey Center. Fee: $125 per person. Includes drinks, appetizers, dinner, entertainment and raffle ticket to win prizes such as Red Sox tickets, Coyote Grill gift certificates and a massage!

Wednesday, February 17, 10-11am - Curious Tots: Our Feathered Friends
Through stories, a craft and outdoor activities, we will discover the world of our feathered friends as we learn about what they eat, where they live, and how we can help them survive the winter. Parents must attend with children. Families with children ages 3-6.

Wednesday, February 17, 2-3:30pm - Curious Kids: Wild Snowmen
During this fun, family program, we will venture outside to build snowmen or snow sculptures with edible decorations designed to feed our wildlife neighbors. Parents must attend with children. Families with children ages 5+.

Wednesday, February 17, 7-9pm - Film Night: School Ties
Join us to view interesting films that will tweak your brain and prompt discussion. BYOB. Popcorn supplied. Adults. $5 per person suggested donation.

Saturday, February 20, 1-4pm - Walk-Talk: Animal Tracks and Signs with Dr. Rick Van de Poll
Join local experts to explore various aspects of the natural world in winter. We will begin with an indoor presentation and then head outside to experience our topic first hand. Visit the website for program details. Transportation provided. Adults and families with children ages 8+.

Saturdays, 11am & 4pm - Story Time at the Curious George Cottage Studio
Pull up a bean-bag chair to hear your favorite Rey stories read out loud. All ages welcome.

Saturdays, 4:30-6pm - Literary Discussion Group
Join us for this volunteer-led group to discuss poems, short stories and essays. Hors d'oeuvres are potluck, please bring something to share. Readings are provided in advance. For adults. To register or for more information call or email programs@thereycenter.org.



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www.papermilltheatre.org

NCCA's Papermill Theatre offers Discounted Performance Pass
To purchase Flex Passes, contact our Business Office at (603) 745-6032.

Available through May 31, 2010 - Flex Pass Special
Flex Pass Four Pack: $96 or Flex Pass Six Pack: $144. Flex Passes can be used for any 2010 Mainstage performance.


www.logginginlincoln.com
library@lincolnnh.org
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm

Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum & Lectures
Wednesdays, 2-4pm and Saturdays, 6-8pm (also by appointment)
Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum
In the Village Shops (near Fratello's)
26 Church Street, Lincoln (603) 745-8159

The Museum reflects the everyday life of past years with lots of photos, displays of logging, Civilian Conservation Corps, Hotels and Inns, and personal memorabilia of folks who lived in this river valley mainly from the 1890s to the present. We also now have a "satellite" museum. The owners of the Village Shops in Lincoln (the old mill site) have given us a store front in the complex and we have numerous photos and early maps on display.



library@lincolnnh.org
www.lincoln.lib.nh.us

Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library
Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pm
Lincoln Public Library
22 Church Street, (603) 745-8159

Thursdays, 1-1:30pm - Preschool Storytime
Come join us for some stories, fun and social interaction for the kids and parents.

Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Cultured Purls Knitting Circle
All levels are welcome and instruction is available.



jeff@skimuseum.org
www.skimuseum.org

New England Ski Museum Nordic Skiing Exhibit
Daily, Memorial Day through end of March, 10am-5pm
New England Ski Museum, next to Cannon Mountain Tramway
Exit 34B off I93, Franconia (800) 639-4181

A new exhibit at the New England Ski Museum, Nordic Skiing from the Stone Age to Skating, details the long, rich history of Nordic skiing in its many forms, including its origins as a utilitarian mode of travel, its Norwegian development as cross-country skiing and ski jumping, its ascent to popularity in the 1970s, and the modern revival of interest in telemark skiing. The exhibit will be on display in the Museum in Franconia Notch until the end of the 2010 ski season.

The Museum also maintains satellite exhibits at the Shops at Norcross Place in downtown North Conway and at Bretton Woods Mountain Resort.



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www.truantstaverne.com

Live Entertainment at Truants Taverne
Truants Taverne
96 Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-2239

Artworks by Sandra - Come see Sandy's beautiful covered bridges and wildlife scenes. Maybe grab a post card or unique designer bag. All art displayed in the downstairs of Truants Taverne.

Friday nights feature one and two-person entertainment all winter long. Come enjoy the music.

Sundays, 9pm - Karaoke



LITTLETON AREA (including Bethlehem, Lisbon & St. Johnsbury, VT)

 
www.golittleton.com/littleton_library.php


litt_lib@ncia.net
www.ncia.net/library/littleton/

Littleton Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-4pm
Littleton Public Library
92 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-5741

Tuesday, February 16, 12noon - Brown Bag Adult Book Discussion Program meets the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the Patricia McLure Program Room.

Wednesdays, 9:30am - Toddlers Tales for children up to age 3.

Thursdays, 9:30am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3, 4 & 5.
Please call 24 hours in advance if you are bringing 6 or more children to either story time. No other preregistration is necessary.


fiddlesticks_art@yahoo.com
2reddogs@gmail.com

Fiddlesticks Art Studio Classes
Fiddlesticks Art Studio
Bethlehem (603) 444-6321

Always welcoming ongoing enrollment; call or email for current class schedule and to register.


www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/history.html

betheritage@roadrunner.com
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/heritagesociety.html

Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
By appointment
Visitors Center
2182 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3330 or 869-2175

Displays of hotel china, silverware, glass and menus recall this grand era of our history. See the fascinating stories of these hotels and the people who ran them. Memorabilia from the Bethlehem's two Donald Ross designed golf courses are also on display. Historical artifacts from the town's fire and police departments, Stonecrest Colony, The National Hay Fever Relief Association, Chase Tennis Camps, as well as many other items of local interest are available to see and enjoy.


www.stjathenaeum.org/events.htm

inform@stjathenaeum.org
www.stjathenaeum.org

St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events & Programs
Monday-Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am-5pm
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-8291

The Museum's exhibits and extensive Art Gallery, consisting of primarily American and European artists from the late eighteenth century to the middle nineteenth century, are open to the public. Handicap accessible.

New Exhibit in the Upstairs Gallery - Vermont in Black and White
The images in this exhibit were created by Robert C. Jenks, owner of the oldest family-run photography business in the United States, The Jenks Studio of St. Johnsbury. They are printed from 8x10 inch glass plate negatives from the historic archives of The Jenks Studio. Jenks is the fourth generation artist in this long tradition. Prints are for sale.

Mondays, February 1 & 15, 6-8pm - Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group
Veteran and new writers invited. First and third Monday each month. Contact Bill and Sharon Biddle at 633-2617 or Jenny and John MacKenzie at 592-3138.

Saturday, February 6, 12noon-4pm - Scrabble Club
Meets the first Saturday of the month


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littletoncrafts@gmail.com
www.nhcrafts.org/localsites/littleton/index.html

Littleton.studio.school@gmail.com
www.booksmusictoys.com/league_of_craftsmen.php

League of NH Craftsmen Littleton Studio School Classes
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 81 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099
Littleton Studio School, 21 Mill Street, Littleton (603) 444-1066

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 you to discounts on workshops and classes, invitations to receptions and special events, in addition to other benefits.

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.

Please call, email or stop by the League's gallery on Main Street for the latest class schedule or to reserve your place in a class. 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 Tina Gorman at the school at 444-1066. Gift certificates available.

Mondays, February 1 & 8, 10am-12noon - Basic Watercolors with Tina Clark
Learn the foundations of watercolor painting, working with brushes, papers & palette. We will discuss the properties of watercolor paints, study several techniques & learn about the luminosity & flow of watercolor pigments.

Tuesdays, February 2, 9 & 16, 3:30-5:30pm - Kids Creative Clay with Maria Neal
During this 6-week session, children will have the opportunity to delve into the creative possibilities clay has to offer. Each week we will try our hands at a new technique & a new project while building on our skills from the previous project. Later classes will be devoted to learning about glazing & decorating our amazing works of art!

Tuesdays, February 2 & 9, 6-8pm - Hearts Pin or Pendant with Beth Simon
Working with the heart motif, design & make a pin or pendant for Valentines Day. Using mixed metals, students will build layers of texture & pattern to create personal and expressive works. This is an opportunity to learn basic metalsmithing skills & no experience is necessary.

Wednesdays, February 3, 10 & 17, 1-4pm & 6-9pm AND Thursdays, February 4, 11 & 18, 6-9pm - Wheel Throwing In Clay with Alison Dodd or Stephanie Morris
Students learn everything from how to center the clay and then create basic to complex forms depending on the development of their experience level in the class. They will also have the opportunity to see many of their pieces through the process of bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firing to completion. Open to all ability levels.

Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6-9pm - Link Bracelet Using Argentium with Annie Salter
Explore argentium while making a link bracelet with a toggle clasp. Learn proper annealing, fusing & finishing. As time allows embellish with granulation or charms. Torch experience is helpful.

Wednesdays, February 3 & 10, 6-8pm - Mosaics with Eileen Alexander
Turn pieces of discarded & recycled china into decorative picture frames & colorful birdhouses. All materials are supplied, but if you have favorite dishes you would like to incorporate into your projects, bring them along. No experience necessary.

Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 3-5pm - Art FUNdamentals with Kristine Lingle
Exploring line, shape, color, texture, value, form & space is the focus of this 6-week class, which will include drawing, painting, collage, printmaking & sculpture. Examples from art history, world cultures & children's literature will provide inspiration & motivation. Each project will have structure, yet allow room for individual self-expression. Ages: 6-10

Thursdays, February 4, 11 & 18, 6-9pm - Jewelry 1 with Jean Matray
Explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, piercing, forming, filing, fitting & texturing metal using stamps & hammers. Learn techniques for finishing metalwork, manually & using a flex shaft & apply these to specific jewelry projects. No experience necessary.

Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30-8:30pm - Creative Bookmaking with Kristine Lingle
Learn ways of constructing a variety of simple books - an accordion book, a Japanese sewn book, and a simple sewn signature book - that can be used for art or travel journals, sketchbooks, photographs, scrapbooks or diaries. Experiment with techniques including, collage, stamping, stenciling, stitching, paste paper, text & painting with watercolor, acrylic & water-soluble crayons.

Fridays, February 5, 12 & 19, 2:30-5:30pm - Hand-building with Lilias Ide
Students learn coil and slab building techniques. The class will discuss design as related to function and aesthetics, and explore the infinite possibilities of surface texture. The final class will be for glazing.

Saturday, February 6, 9-10am - Valentine Boxes with Lilias Ide
Students will create heart shaped boxes - just in time for Valentine's Day.

Saturday, February 6, 9-10am - Make A Mug with Lilias Ide
Students will first learn the basics of creating the form, and then explore glazing in the second session. No experience necessary.

Saturday, February 6, 10am-12noon - Metal & Resin Jewelry with Lucy Golden & her son Luke
Students will develop metalworking skills & play with colored resin to create a pendant or an art object. Techniques include cutting brass sheet, filing, forming, wirework & wire bead making. Pieces will be created & embellished using resins, glass beads & other doo-dads. The second class involves making pendant chains & assembling the final piece. Additional pieces may be made as time allows. Ages: 10-15

Saturday, February 6, 10am-4pm - Renaissance Angel Wall Hanging with Michele O'Neil Kincaid
Make a Renaissance angel wall hanging with flowing garments & lamé hair, using fusible appliqué & machine quilting with metallic threads. Patterns provided. Basic machine quilting experience and a a sewing machine with a quilting/darning foot are necessary.

Sunday, February 7, 9am-5pm - Basic Tool Reconditioning with Ron Lippard
Part I: Hammer Reconditioning
Students will learn the basic skills of reconditioning a hammer, including making or replacing the handle & polishing the head of any hammer, ax or other headed tool.
Part II: File Re-sharpening & How to Use a File
Students will learn to re-sharpen a file, then you will re-learn the proper way to file. Bring your steel burnishers & learn to polish them on a wood wheel using diamond paste. Bring your files.

Sunday, February 7, 2-4pm - Sculpey Picture Frame with Baylow Ouellette
Sculpey clay is colorful, non-toxic clay that does not need to be kiln-fired. Students will create decorative frames, which will be dried and picked up at a later date. Ages: 7+

Wednesday, February 10, 6-9pm - Needle Felting: Sculpting with Wool with Nancy Ritger
Using carded wool & barbed needles; wool can be used to create 3-dimensional works of art. Learn the basic techniques of shaping wool with a felting needle & make a variety of needle-felted whimsical creatures. No knitting or sewing experience is necessary & all materials are provided.

Saturdays, February 13, 9am-2pm and February 20, 10-11am - Lidded Vessels with Andy Hampton
The class will include a two-hour demonstration of throwing jars, teapots & casseroles. There will be ample time for participants to work independently, with Andy's guidance. Attachment of handles & design will be demonstrated & discussed. The second date is a guided glaze session. Some throwing experience necessary.

Mondays, 6-9pm and Fridays, 10am-2pm - Open Studio time is available for pottery students registered for pottery classes and individuals who have demonstrated experience working with clay. Coordination of the open studio time will be done through the Pottery Coordinator.

Wednesdays, 1-4pm (and by appointment) - Jewelry Open Studio is available for students to work on projects independently. A monitor will be available to over-see the studio & to answer questions. The prerequisite is Jewelry I and at least one course of Guided Open Session.


www.catamountjazz.com
Contact@Catamountarts.com
www.catamountarts.com

Performances, Films & Events at Catamount Arts
Monday-Saturday, 1-6pm
Catamount Arts
115 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600

Art Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Saturday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening.

Nightly, 7pm - Film Series
Second show at 9pm on Saturdays. Matinees too.



movementarts@neskaya.com
www.neskaya.com

Neskaya - A Sacred Space for Movement
Sundays, 6-8pm; Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
Neskaya Movement Arts Center
1643 Profile Road, Route 18, Franconia (603) 823-5828

Dances from around the world, done as celebration, prayer and meditation. All dances are taught, no partner needed. Donation: $0-$10. Check website for full schedule; call for Yoga & Tai Chi classes.

Thursday, February 11, 6:30-8:30pm - Women's Circle
Art, journaling, movement, sound, meditation and other modalities may be offered.
All women are welcome. Second Thursday of every month.

Sundays, 6-8pm & Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm - World Dance/Sacred Circle Dance

Fridays, 5-6pm - Free Movement Dance
Stretch, breathe, create your own movements to music old & new.



becky.beno@whitemountain.org
www.whitemountain.org

White Mountain School Cultural Events Series
Great Hall of the White Mountain School
371 West Farm Road, Bethlehem (603) 444-2928

Tuesday, February 2, 7pm - Roots Yoga: African-Inspired Dance
Master storyteller Abigail Ifatola Jefferson teaches a vigorous dance routine that includes yoga poses and traditional West African dance from Senegal and Mali. A mixture of Reggae, Soca, Calypso, African Highlife and traditional drumming (Abdul Mateen) is played in the background to support the workshop's high tempo and rhythmic atmosphere. Cost: $7 adults; $5 students (children 7 and older are welcome to participate); preregistration is appreciated by contacting Eileen at (603) 837-2275 or eileen@aannh.org. To download a poster, go to www.aannh.org/jefferson/wms_Jefferson.pdf

Friday, April 23, 7pm - Cubanana
Cuban Music, Dance and Culture
Admittance to the performance is free; however, donations to support the Cultural Events Series will be gratefully accepted.


www.golittleton.com/littleton_history.php
lahs@verizon.net

Littleton Area Historical Society Programs
Wednesdays, 10:30am-4pm (or by appointment)
Littleton Community House
120 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-6435 or (603) 444-5816

While the museum itself is closed, staff and volunteers are available at the office to assist in research and to answer questions. In addition, files of information and photographs are available, and people are encouraged to stop in and visit.

All programs are free and open to everyone. Refreshments available following the program.


erakuzmeskus@msn.com

theartsgallery@hotmail.com
www.lisbonartsgallery.com

The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
28 S Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-5005

Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a non-profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. Interested in becoming a member? Contact Janet Moriarty at jdmoriarty@roadrunner.com or 838-6797.

Work must be received from kids age 5-18 by February 1 for the Third Annual Youth Photo Contest
Contestant works will be on display at the gallery throughout the month of February. Winners will be announced at a reception for all submitting artists on Saturday, February 13, 2-4pm at The ARTS Gallery. Ribbons will be awarded and refreshments will be served. If you have questions or require additional information, please contact Peter Slattery at (603) 747-3932 or email slats30@roadrunner.com. Registration forms available at the website. To enter please drop off or mail to The Photo Contest, The Arts Gallery 28 S Main St, Lisbon, NH 03561. Sponsored by the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council.

Sundays, February 14 & 28, 1-3pm - Knit and Crochet Sessions
Bring your own projects, learn from others, help someone out or just enjoy your craft. There is no charge or registration required and it's open to all skill levels. Second & fourth Sundays of each month, November-March. Contact Dori Hamilton for instruction or additional information at tvcbaa@roadrunner.com or 838-5149.

To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at kstevens100@hotmail.com or call 838-6675 or stop by the gallery. Registration forms are on the gallery website, as well as at the gallery. At the present time, 27 exhibiting artists are working hard to expand class offerings. If you have a particular interest or would like to offer a class please contact the ARTS Gallery.



info@aannh.org
www.aannh.org

Arts Alliance of Northern NH's Annual Meeting & BYOP
Tuesday, Februay 9, 6pm
Sugar Hill Town Hall (Crapo Memorial Building)
Route 117, Sugar Hill (603) 323-7302

Artists and arts supporters throughout the North Country are invited to perform, present and display their work at a "BYOP" - Bring Your Own Poetry, Painting, Performance and Potluck. The BYOP is a family-friendly event hosted each year as an informal celebration and showcase of our region's talent, and follows the Alliance's annual meeting at 5:30pm. Bill Mellekas and fiddler Patrick Ross are our emcees for the evening, and Patrick has promised to play a few tunes for our enjoyment. We'll provide home-made chili and cornbread, and hope you'll add the rest!

Participants are welcome to attend the meeting, or to come for the event only. Preregistration is requested, particularly for those interested in performing or bringing artwork. Call or email to register, or for more information.


tholt@fairbanksmuseum.org


info@fairbanksmuseum.org
www.fairbanksmuseum.org

Fairbanks Museum Exhibits and Presentations
Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pm (Open Mondays, 9am-5pm, April - October)
Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium
1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2372



NotchArts@myfairpoint.net

North-of-the-Notch Studio
Wednesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm and by chance or appointment
In the Tannery Marketplace
111 Saranac Street, Littleton (603) 444-6266

The North-of-the-Notch Studio, at the historic Tannery Marketplace, located at the site of the old Saranac Glove Company and Tannery on the banks of the beautiful Ammonoosuc River, features paintings, prints and extreme close-up photographs (Abstractions from Nature) created by retired Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland.


www.forestsociety.org


info@TheRocks.org
www.therocks.org

The Rocks Estate Programs & Events
Open daily, year-round
The Rocks Estate
Route 302, Bethlehem (603) 444-6228 or (800) 639-5373

Owned by The Society for Protection of NH Forests, The Rocks is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing & snowshoe trails. Bretzfelder Park, Prospect Street in Bethlehem, is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and several picnic sites.

Wednesday, February 3, 7pm - Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and Home Ignitions
This talk by Forest Ranger Steve Sherman will focus on an area where human developments meet undeveloped forest and wildlands – and the dangers posed by wildfires that spread into urban areas. Homeowners will learn what the WUI is, how wildland fires can affect their property, and steps they can take to help their home survive a wildfire. This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series.

Wednesday, February 10, 7pm - A Glimpse of Bethlehem’s Past
Bethlehem native and Bethlehem Heritage Society historian Paul Hudson will lead the discussion, taking participants back to an era of great prosperity and serenity in this little town nestled in the White Mountains. This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series.

Wednesday, February 17, 7pm - Northern Goshawks
A presentation by wildlife biologist Chris Costello on one of the state’s largest hawks. The talk will include a discussion on the natural history of this forest-dwelling raptor, which preys on animals as small as squirrels and as large as woodchucks. Costello will also share the results of research conducted on the goshawk’s breeding habitat in New Hampshire. This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series.

Wednesday, February 24, 7pm - Washburn Family Forest: An Outdoorsman's Paradise
Tanya Tellman, a Forest Society member and volunteer at The Rocks Estate, presents this program, which will include a discussion of the forest's diverse habitat, multi-use trail system and wildlife enhancement efforts. This free program is part of the Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Series.

Wednesday-Sunday, through March 31, 10am-9pm - Muddy Paw Dog Sled Rides
Tours involve interacting with the dogs and learning about a culture that most people never experience. The tours are as hands-on as the passengers wish. They even may drive the sled (at musher discretion, for dog and guest safety). Reservations are required for the tours, which will be offered Thursday-Sunday, 10am-9pm. For more information or to make reservations go to www.dogslednh.com.


www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/lisbon.php
cherzig@together.net
andreamfitz@hotmail.com

Lisbon Area Historical Society
Fridays, 1-3pm
Pickwick-Clough Room - Lisbon Public Library
45 School Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146 or (603) 838-2228

Lisbon Area Historical Society meets every other month downstairs in the Lisbon Public Library in the Pickwick-Clough Room. The public is welcome to attend meetings and visit the historical room.

Historical displays of the Lisbon Area Historical Society are open during the summer. The Pickwick-Clough room houses a collection of artifacts, correspondence, photographs and genealogy from the early settlers to present day.


www.wrencommunity.org/events/wren_classes.php
nina@wrencommunity.org


wren@wrencommunity.org
www.wrencommunity.org

The Gallery at WREN offers Art Classes & Workshops
Daily, 10am-5pm
The Gallery at WREN
22 Park Avenue, Bethlehem (603) 869-3100 or 869-9736

Volunteers needed to teach Wings Workshops - Our Wings program offers free monthly workshops for girls ages 8-13 in art, crafts, health, creative writing and esteem building activities. If you have a skill or talent and would like to mentor girls, contact kristine@wrencommunity.org.

Exhibiting through February 1 - A Postmodern Look at Nature, Women's Issues and Collaborations
Mixed media artwork by Laura Morrison & Gail Smuda.

Saturdays, February 6-March 13, 10am-1pm - Web Site Creation 101
Instructor Mike Girouard will cover, advanced planning for the web site, the creation of HTML pages, buttons & banners, working with templates, getting the attention of the search engines, and the editing of pictures for your site. You will then upload your files to the internet for all to see. This course assumes familiarity with internet web browsing (surfing) and the use of a Microsoft Word or other word processor.

Sunday, February 7, 1-3pm - Wings Workshop: Danish Woven Hearts with Barb Shuchman
Using strips of red & white felt, weave a Valentine gift basket. Workshops (for girls ages 8-13) are free, but space is limited and preregistration is required by Friday, February 5.

Mondays, February 8-March 29, 5-8:30pm - BETA Business Program
In WREN's Business and Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Program, you will learn successful strategies for business using the Core Four business management course which covers marketing, financial management and operations planning. If you want to build a house, you need a blueprint; if you want to build a business, you need a plan. Instructor: Jeanne Boisseau

Wednesday, February 10, 9am-12noon - Selling on eBay
Learn about the eBay process from start to finish, including initial registration with both eBay and PayPal, how to list an item on eBay, posting photos, writing titles & item descriptions, pricing, shipping, packing and discussing all the different selling options eBay offers. Students will need to bring a valid credit card (required for eBay registration) and their bank routing number & bank account number (required for PayPal registration). Instructor: Roland Shick & Judy Wallace

Tuesday, February 16, 6-8pm - Cash Flow Planning
This extremely useful financial statement shows you how to track cash into and out of your business. We will cover: What a cash flow statement is; How to create a business budget (projections); How to turn projections into a monthly cash flow statement; A cash flow exercise for a sample business; How to use this valuable tool in your business. Instructor: Nora Clark

Thursday, February 18, 12noon-1pm - Brown Bag Networking Lunch
Laura Lovett of Yogawrap will be here to talk about her product and some of the challenges she faced to get them to market. With a short, informal talk by the speaker and lots of time for introductions and discussion, a brown bag networking lunch a great way to break up your day. Bag up your lunch and come to WREN - Everyone is welcome!

Thursday, February 18, 6-8pm - Marketing Your Business Using Facebook
Making connections has always been essential in making your business grow. Facebook and other social networking sites have become vital platforms for expanding small business. In this workshop we will set up a FB account for your business, explore how you can promote your business and understand the variety of marketing tools available on Facebook. Please feel free to bring your own WiFi enabled laptop or come by and use a WREN computer. Also, bring a few photos and your logo on a disk or a thumb/jump drive. Instructor: Rachel Tardelli

Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30pm - Katrine Barclay is offering Yoga in the Gallery at WREN. She welcomes drop-ins. For more information, please contact Katrine directly at (603) 823-7741.



museum@franconiaheritage.org
www.franconiaheritage.org

Franconia Heritage Museum Events & Exhibits
Thursdays & Saturdays, 1-4pm (and by special request)
Franconia Heritage Museum
553 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (603) 823-5000

The non-profit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. Work continues on a scale model of the Brooks and Whitney Bobbin Mill. The Brooks family exhibit will be displaying artifacts and items throughout the museum’s 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings.

Saturday, February 20, 12noon-4pm - Skating Party, at the town rink


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bpl1@roadrunner.com
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com

Happenings at the Bethlehem Public Library
Monday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Tuesday, 9:30am-1pm;
Wednesday & Friday, 1-4:30pm; Saturday, 9am-12noon
2155 Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-2409

Saturdays, 10am-12noon - Sit 'N' Knit
The Library is pleased to begin a new knitting program. Bring your current knitting project to work on, ask other knitters for help, and share your completed projects. All abilities are welcome. The event is free and open to the public.



gmcwilliam@agr.state.nh.us
www.nh.gov/agric/documents/ruralnh.pdf

Annual Rural New Hampshire Brochure Seeks Listings
Sign up by February 10

The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food is pleased to announce that preparations for a 2010 edition of the “Experience Rural New Hampshire” brochure is underway. This publication lists events, activities and places of interest for New Hampshire visitors and residents alike. The “Experience Rural New Hampshire” brochure is very popular and heavily requested. NHDAMF are looking for information for 2010 (April – December) and 2011 (January – March) including festivals, shows, museum events, field days, competitions, special markets and any other activities that highlight New Hampshire’s rural community, history, agriculture, and forestry, with emphasis on family entertainment and education.

To be part of “Experience Rural New Hampshire” brochure, email the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food or visit the website.


www.seniorpublishing.com/system/newsletters.asp?txtTown=littleton&cmbState=NH&Submit=Search


lascdirector@verizon.net
www.gcscc.org/littleton.asp

Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (closed when the weather is bad)
Littleton Area Senior Center
77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050

Check website for full listing of activities.

Monday, February 1, 4pm - We Can All Tell A Tale!
Master storyteller Abigail Ifatola Jefferson, accompanied by drummer Abdul Mateen, will tell some tales, and help you weave your own. Through a unique blend of story, song, rhythm and dance, she brings to life stories from around the globe with an emphasis on the African Diaspora. An interactive program with songs, stories, dance and rhythm. All ages. Cost $5. Preregistration is requested; call the Senior Center. To download a poster, go to www.aannh.org/jefferson/lsc_Jefferson.pdf

Mondays, 1pm - Yoga

Tuesdays, 1pm - Game Day



littletoncrafts@gmail.com
www.nhcrafts.org/localsites/littleton/index.html

League of NH Craftsmen Retail Gallery & Artist Demonstration
Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-5pm
League of NH Craftsmen Retail Gallery at the Village Book Store
81 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099

Showcasing some of New Hampshire's finest craftsmen, working in jewelry, clay, glass, fibers, wood, metal, photography, baskets, printmaking and mixed media. Craftsmen Retail Gallery Online Store now open at www.nhcrafts.org/store/.

Saturday, February 13 - Second Annual Festival of Love & Chocolate
Held at the Littleton Studio School, the Village Book Store, and the League of NH Craftsmen Retail Gallery, there will be treats, live classical guitar with Chuck Flanders, a drawing, and indulgence for all ages. Everyone is welcome!
10am-12noon - Madam Ann Gruczka will offer free consultations of the Tarot cards regarding love and life in the Book Store. This is a fine opportunity to see what the ancient and mysterious cards have in store on this romantic holiday.
11am-1pm - Just Desserts
A fundraiser for the Studio School, for a $10 contribution participants can fill a plate with homemade chocolate delicacies, including chocolate truffles, chocolate mousse, cookies, chocolate torte, cheesecake and candies. These can be enjoyed with friends at the Studio School, or taken home for a special treat later in the day.
11am-2pm - Jewelry Trunk Show
Artist Paulette Werger presents a trunk show of fine jewelry and tableware at the Gallery. Paulette creates one-of-a-kind neckpieces, rings and earrings that combine fresh water pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, beads, silver, gold and pewter. The trunk show is free and everyone is welcome to meet the artist.
12noon-3pm - Cupcake lovers of all ages can decorate mini-cupcakes in the Corner Cafe at the Book Store. The Cafe will also feature special Valentine's Day hot chocolate and gourmet full-size cupcakes.
3-5pm - Top-off the day with a mini-massage by Kat Fiske. Seated massages in 5 and 10 minute increments will be offered at the Book Store. Treat yourself or a friend to a gift of relaxation at the hands of this experienced therapist.



abbiegl@adelphia.net
www.gofranconia.com/library.html

Abbie Greenleaf Library Programs & Events
Monday & Tuesday 2-6pm; Wednesday, 2-7pm; Thursday, 10am-12noon & 2-5pm; Friday, 2-5pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm
Abbie Greenleaf Library
439 Main Street, Franconia (603) 823-8424

Thursdays, 10:30am - Toddler Time for children ages 1 to 3. Stories, rhymes, songs & puppets.



info@cannonmtview.com
www.cannonmtview.com/entertainment.html

Live Music & Latin Dance Lessons
Cannon Mountain View Tavern
Route 18/Main Street, Franconia (800) 823-9577

Fridays, 9pm - Live music

Tuesdays, 8-11pm - Acoustic music with Matt Tellier

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm - Tango & Salsa Lessons with Isabel



info@littletoncoop.org
www.littletoncoop.org

Free Cooking Classes and Cheese Class/Tasting
Hours: Daily, 8am-8pm (closed on Christmas Day)
Littleton Food Co-op
Corner of Cottage Street & Route 302, Littleton (603) 444-2800

Wednesday, February 24, 5-7pm - We'll host the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce business after hours. Come by to say hello and enjoy some delicious hors d'oeuvres, cheese samples and a wine tasting. We'll also be giving away three gift baskets during the event.

Mondays, 5-5:30pm - Free Cooking Class & Demo
Featuring local chefs, who will share some of their secrets on how to make nutritious, affordable meals using some local ingredients. All are welcome to attend.

Don't forget our weekly cheese class and tastings offered each Thursday at 5pm. Free and open to everyone.


http://confr.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=79

info@confr.org
confr.org

Planned Giving 101: Where There's a Will, There's a Way!
Tuesday, February 10, 8:45am-12noon (check in: 8:30am)
Lyndon State College, Burke Mountain Room
1001 College Road, Lyndonville, VT

A Planned Giving program is essential to the long-term sustainability of your organization. Get started by learning about bequests, why they will be the key to your success and the nuts and bolts of what you and your board need to know to implement one today. Register online.


MT. WASHINGTON VALLEY (including western Maine, Tamworth & Freedom)

 

tdiegoli@ne.rr.com

Open Mic for Music, Poetry and Storytelling
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Conway Cafe
32 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-6381

Open Mic followed by Open Jam. Electric and acoustic music, stories, poems, songs, great food and company, no alcohol (teens welcome).



whitneycommunitycenter@gmail.com
www.jacksongrammar.org

Whitney Community Center Events & Opportunities
Whitney Community Center & Jackson Grammar School
Route 16A, Jackson

The facility offers many options and spaces for public use. There is a large, multipurpose Main Hall with a stage and options for seating up to 250. The Art Room is a bright room with working height tables and stools to accommodate about 15 people. A small conference room, with a table and chairs, is an additional option for up to 8 people. The large Kitchen has a six-burner gas stove and countertop space, with a pass through into the Main Hall. Detailed information and availability can be found on the Jackson Grammar School website.

Thursday, February 11, 7pm - Haiti Talk at Whitney Center
The Rev. Sean Dunker-Bendigo has been on 5 mission trips to Haiti over the past 4 years. He is also a board member for Partners with Haiti (http://partnerswithhaiti.org/). He'll be at the Whitney Center on to give a talk about his experiences in Haiti and what the current situation is, based on information from Board member's trips since the earthquake and their Haitian partners. Donations for Partners with Haiti Earthquake relief will be gladly accepted.

Thursday, February 18, 3:45-6pm - Family Movie at the Whitney: Swiss Family Robinson
Popcorn and candy will be served. Bring a cozy mat and a water bottle! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $2. person.

Monday, March 8, 6:30pm - PTO Book Group Set
Discussing "The Self Esteem Trap" by Polly Young-Eisendrath at the school. Books available at the Jackson Library.

Tuesdays, 5pm & 6pm and Fridays, 9am - Zumba Classes
Please note that the 5pm & 6pm classes on Tuesday, February 9, will be combined to one class starting at 5:30pm, and lasting one hour. This is due to a Town Meeting starting at 7pm.
A Latin inspired dance fitness program, Zumba includes Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly- Dance, Merengue, Samba, Tango and so much more. Wear clothing that you can move in and sneakers or shoes with a flat base for some pivoting. For information call (978) 790-3375 or email dottiaiello@aol.com.





curator@remickmuseum.org
www.remickmuseum.org

Remick Genealogy Workshops
Monday, February 1, 1-3pm (first Monday each month)
Wednesday, February 3, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm (first Wednesday each month)
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
Captain Enoch Remick House
26 Great Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-8002

This program teaches participants how to use popular research tools such as genealogy books & software, town vital records and the internet. Instruction in using the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. Class size limited to 6 researchers. An initial registration fee of $10 provides a starter packet with forms and charts. Individual classes are $6.

Museum open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays.



rdeveli@roadrunner.com

Argentine Tango Dance Classes & Spanish Language Lessons
Sundays, 1pm & 2pm (beginners)
Christmas Farm Inn & Spa's Carriage House
Route 16B, Jackson

The instructor is Argentinean native Isabel Costa who lives in Franconia and teaches the tango there and in Vermont. No partner necessary, as the instructor will rotate the dancers. All are welcome, even if you've never danced the Tango. The cost is $10 per person. Please reply ASAP if you are interested, emailing your time preference, telephone # and email address to Dick Devellian. Wear well-supported shoes.

Isabel gives Spanish lessons, just prior to her Tango class, at the MET coffee shop in North Conway on Sundays. The first class, (Beginners) runs from 10:30-11:30am; the second (beginners with varied knowledge of the language) from 11:40am-12:40pm. The cost is $10 per person per class. Classes will be ongoing and new people can join anytime. If interested, please email rdeveli@roadrunner.com.




info@yourtheatre.com
www.yourtheatre.com

M&D Productions presents One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, February 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 & 27, 7:30pm
Your Theatre
1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 662-7591

Boisterous, ribald, and ultimately shattering, this is the unforgettable story of a mental ward and its inhabitants. Doors open at 7pm. Ticket prices: $25 Non-members, $18 Members

Tuesday, February 9, 5:30-9:30pm - VIP Dress Rehearsal Gala Evening
This will be an amazing evening of great wine, food and even the red carpet treatment of the first show of 2010. The evening will start at Vintner’s Custom Winery where VIP Guests will not only get a chance to taste several custom blends but also get to rub elbows with other guest while tasting some of the Valley's great food, donated from China Chef, Bellini’s and Belly Stuffers. There are several guest speakers planned for this evening of elegance. Mark DeLancey and Ken Martin, co-founders of M&D Productions, will share with you the dream for a brighter future while several other will share their unique stories as to how this theater company has made a difference in their lives. Everyone will be escorted by red carpet to M&D Productions' YourTheatre to be the first ever to watch the dress rehearsal of One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest. Anyone interested in attending this VIP event should call or email Mark DeLancey at the theatre.

NOTE: All show dates are tentative and pending rights approval. please call the box office to verify actual show dates and times.



tdiegoli@ne.rr.com
www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm

Open Mic for Poetry, Storytelling and Acoustic Music
Monday, February 8, 6:30-8:30pm
Conway Public Library
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552

Featured performer Robert Straw plays original songs with guitar accompaniment. Adults, teens and older children are welcome to come and share original and/or favorite poems, songs and stories. A place for everyone: listeners, writers, acoustic musicians and vocalists of all levels and abilities, from beginners to professionals. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Everyone is welcome to come and share, or just to listen. Refreshments served. Second Monday of each month - confirm dates.


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ncpl@myfairpoint.net
www.northconwaylibrary.com

Programs & Events at North Conway Public Library
Monday/Tuesday/Friday, 12-5pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 12-6pm
North Conway Public Library
2719 Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961

Friday, February 5, 10:30am - TGIF Book Group discusses “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton.
The group meets the first Friday of each month (usually) and discusses both novels and popular nonfiction books. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a patron of the library or not, whether you have read the book or not. Copies of the book that is to be discussed are available at the Library; call to reserve.



info@denmarkarts.org
www.denmarkarts.org

Denmark Arts Center Exhibits, Workshops & Events
Denmark Arts Center
50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village, ME (207) 452-2412

Saturday, February 13, 7pm - Open Mic
All abilities welcome. Second Saturday of each month

Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm - Singers Workshop
With different levels on alternate weeks, open to adults of any age.

Scheduled Individually - Guitar lessons are offered by artist-in-residence Wayne Peabody.




Comedy Hypnosis Show to benefit Kennett Middle School
Friday, February 12, 7pm
Kennett High School - Loynd Auditorium
Redstone (North Conway)

SWFB Comedy Hypnosis Show to benefit the Kennett Middle School 8th grade Washington DC trip. Steve Wronker’s Funny Business Comedy Hypnosis Show is guaranteed to have the whole family laughing like they have never laughed before. The doors will open at 6:30pm for ticket sales and a Basket Raffle fundraiser as well. Tickets are $10 each, and if you purchase 4 tickets, the cost is $35. For advance ticket sales, call KMS at (603) 447-6364 during the day and (603) 356-9187 in the evening, and ask for Mary Donovan. To catch a sneak peek of what a SWFB Show is like go to www.swfb.net. Anyone who would like to be a volunteer to be hypnotized can! Come out for an evening of Family Fun, and support the KMS 8th grade Washington DC trip.


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info@believeinbooks.org
www.believeinbooks.org

Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Events
100 Acre Wood
Go through the gate (across from Town Hall Road) and follow the signs 1/2 mile to the parking area.
41 Observatory Way, Intervale (603) 356-9980

Check us out on FaceBook and follow us on Twitter. Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate BIBLF memberships available. Member benefits include: free Polar Express lottery entry, merchandise discount, monthly members-only Polar Express ticket drawing.

Saturday, February 13, 7:30pm - Ameranouche
Two 45 minute sets of American Gypsy Jazz with a 15 minute intermission. $10/advance or $12/door

Sunday, February 14, 7pm - The Swingtones
Big Band Swing Music. $10/advance or $12/door

Monday-Friday, February 15-19, 4-5pm - Apres Ski Series
Free with day pass or entertainment only $5/person, 3 & under free.
February 15 - Student Jam with Chad Cummings
February 16 - Storyteller Andy Davis
February 17 - Music Exploration with Sharon Novak
February 18 - Family Music Show with Red Gallagher
February 19 - Fiddle & Music Exploration with Ellen Carlson

Friday, February 19, 7:30pm - Tough Cats
Two 45 minute sets of Bluegrass Indie Rock with a 15 minute intermission. $10 in advance or $12 at the door

Saturday, February 20, 7:30pm - Mango Groove
Two sets of Steel Drum music with audience participation in games. $10/adults $5/juniors (4-12) in advance or $12/adults $6/juniors at the door.

Trails in the Wood - 7K of groomed ski and showshoe trails! The trails are open daily, 9am-4pm. Donation of $10 for adults and $6 for juniors for a day pass (includes all activities plus trails day pass). BIBLF Member and volunteer discounts available. Season passes available for $50 for adults and $40 for juniors (6-12); ages 5 & under and over 70 are free. Bartlett residents (with license proof) are also free.

Saturdays - Family Fun Days
10:30am - Outdoor Activities, including animal tracking and guided tours along the river and through the Wood
12noon-1pm - Indoor Entertainment, including movies, puppet shows, music and more!




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Conway Public Library Events & Programs
Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Conway Public Library
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552

Thursday, February 4, 3:30pm - Advisory Board meeting of the Young Adult Group for grades 6 and older. Bring your ideas for future programs, activities and purchases. Of course there will be great snacks too!

Thursday, February 4, 6-8pm - Recipe for Health: Nutrition, Exercise and Children
This free workshop presented by NH Public Television suggests manageable ways to improve family health. PDCs available for childcare professionals, but they must register in advance by contacting Deb Meader locally at (603) 367-9800 or (866) 261-7555 or ccrr@whitemountainhealth.org.

Tuesdays, 6:30pm - Spiritual Cinema
A thought-provoking video series offering perspectives of oneness based on non-Western spiritual traditions and wisdom teachings. Sponsored by Eaton Satsang (visit www.eatonsatsang.org). The films are free and open to the public; however donations to the Eaton Satsang will be gratefully accepted.
February 9 - Catching Up With Reality
A wide ranging interview with Byron Katie introduces you to “the Work” as a challenging method to appreciating everyday reality.
February 16 - Discovering Buddhism
Three 30-minute videos offer a clear and inspiring introduction to some aspects of the vast subject of Buddhism.

Thursday, February 11, 3:30-4:30pm - The Library’s Young Adult Group celebrates Valentine’s Day in its own unique way. Grades 6 and older are invited. Special snacks this week – bring a friend!

Monday, March 1, 6:30pm - Gardening Workshop Series: Companion Planting
with Marletta Maduskie, The Mad Planter. All gardening workshops are free and open to the public.

Tuesday-Thursday, through March 11, 10:30am - Snowflake Story Times
Tuesdays - 2 year-olds, Wednesdays - Toddlers & babies less than 2 years old, Thursdays - 3 & 4 year-olds
Lots of singing, crafts and a few simple books. Guests and older siblings are always welcome at story times. No registration necessary. Free & open to all.

Developmental Playgroup
The Library hosts a free play group session for age 3½ and under. Presented by Northern Human Services play groups are free and open to the public with guided activities facilitated by a professional in childhood development. No registration is necessary. All welcome. Playgroups will run through June 20010.

The Library offers an outreach program to day care facilities throughout the Town of Conway. Call to schedule the delivery of books, materials and/or live story times. These services are free.



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www.artstamworth.org

Arts Council of Tamworth Programs & Concert Series
Barnstormers Theatre
Tamworth Village (603) 323-8104

Visit ACT!'s website for more information, including ticket purchase, on all of the performances.

Saturday, February 6, 1:30-4:30pm - ACT! for Kids Workshop: Bookmaking with Jay Rancourt
Book arts encompass many different disciplines — painting, sculpture, writing, sewing, printing and structural engineering all come into play. For ages 9 & up. Please preregister. Held at Cook Memorial Library, Tamworth.



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Dana Clemons White Mountain Photo Gallery
Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Monday, 9am-4pm
The Snowflake Inn
Jackson (603) 383-4300

Fine art landscape photography. 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; Flossies General Store, Jackson Village.



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www.mountaintopmusic.org

Mountain Top Music Performances, Classes & Lessons
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Mountain Top Music Center
111 Main Street, Conway (603) 447-4737

Mountain Top Music is scheduling students for music lessons and classes; enrollment is underway now. Private lessons available. Classes held at MTMC unless otherwise noted. Some instruments available for rental. Please call for more information or to register. Check website for details and full schedule.

New Hampshire photographer Kathleen Welker has 31 of her oil-painted black and white photos featuring White Mountain scenes on display at MTMC, during business hours, through February.

Silent Auction Items Needed for FUNdraiser
If you have an item to donate to the upcoming silent auction please contact MTMC. Think outside the box: vacation home time-shares and other vacation offers, gift certificates for consultations, musical instruments in good condition, concert tickets, season passes... the sky is the limit.

Tuesdays, through February 9, 10am - Pre-School Music
Children from age 3 to 5 use familiar folk songs to learn principles of rhythm and pitch. Children sing, dance and play rhythm instruments. Children learn patterns necessary for further music study. Pre-reading skills are incorporated in drawing and coloring activities.

Thursdays, through February 11, 9:30am - Music for Babies
Free introductory class for birth-18 months. Babies play interactive games involving familiar songs, rhymes and rhythm. Activities are designed to stimulate babies' cognitive development.

Thursdays, through February 11, 10:15am - Music for Toddlers
Children ages 18 months-3 years and their caregivers dance, play rhythm instruments, sing and play games using familiar songs. This class stimulates musical and cognitive development.

Saturday, February 27, 7:30-10pm - Mid-Winter Waltz Party: A FUNdraiser for MTMC Community Orchestra
The evening will also include some dance instruction, coffee & desserts, a cash bar, and silent auction. The orchestra will dress in evening attire and guests are encouraged to do so as well. Held at Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club in Jackson. Tickets $17 per person. Call or email heidi@mountaintopmusic.org for ticket reservations or more information.

Saturdays, through June 5, 9:30am - Kid's Drums and Songs
For students aged 5-8, students learn about music by playing it together. In each class, students learn to sing a song, then create instrumental parts to go with it, make up motions and dances for the song, and improvise their own music using the song. Children learn to play on xylophones and other rhythm instruments, and learn to read music notation.



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www.jacksonnhhistory.org

Jackson Historical Society Programs, Museum, Art Gallery
Fridays & Saturdays, 12noon-5pm
Jackson Historical Society White Mt Art Gallery & Museum
Route 16/16A, Jackson (603) 383-4060

Museum of 19th Century White Mountain Art paintings, interesting artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and antique map collection depicting the life of Jackson residents and visitors. View an amazing 4 1/2 foot wide panorama photograph of Jackson. Free and open to the public. Be sure to visit the historical wayside signs along the west bank of the Wildcat River in Jackson.

Online White Mountain Painting Sale
Items including paintings, books and memorabilia listed on a continuing basis. We are looking for additional listings, of the highest quality possible. Contact the Society for details.

The first volume of a series on the history of Jackson, "A History of Jackson 1775 - 1865," covering the period from the arrival of our first settler to the end of the Civil War, is now available for purchase at the Society office. In addition, orders are being taken for the Jackson Grammar School Art Calendar, as a fundraiser for resurrecting the 150 year-old Trickey Barn. Students produced paintings depicting their version of the Barn, which has been dismantled (with full documentation) so that it can be relocated to the former Gray's Inn property and re-erected.

Wednesday February 3, 7pm - The Speaker for the evening is Jon Hively, who will talk about the history of the Cog Railroad on Mt. Washington and the people who have run it over the years. Jon worked at the cog from 1974-1987 and will give some personal reminiscences of his time there during the steam era. He will bring some show and tell items relating to the railroad. There will be a follow up period for questions. The public is invited to attend. Due to renovations at the Barn at the Christmas Farm Inn, the program will be held at the Whitney Community Center.


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www.fryeburgacademy.org

Eastman Performing Arts Center Presentations
Box Office: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy
745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME (207) 935-9232

Exhibiting through February 12 in the Gallery - Atmosphere of 3: Challenging Contemporary Landscape
Viewings also available by appointment

Thursday, February 4, 8pm - LIVE! in HD: A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
A Prairie Home Companion is coming to the big screen! In an exciting first for the show, a performance of A Prairie Home Companion at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota, will be beamed live in high-definition exclusively to 500 participating movie theaters and performing arts
centers across the U.S. and Canada. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $17 for students.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, February 5, 6 & 7 and 12, 13 & 14, 7:30pm; Matinee on Sunday, February 7 & 14, 1pm - Arts In Motion presents "Almost Maine"
Tickets $12, $10 Students/Seniors. To buy tickets online or for more information go to www.artsinmotiontheater.com

Thursday, February 11, 7pm - José Azel Photographic Presentation
He wowed us over the summer with his photographs from around the world. This evening he will concentrate on our own Mt. Washington!


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www.jacksonvillage.net

Jackson Public Library Programs & Events
Tuesday 11am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-2pm; Thursday 11am-8pm; Friday 9am-1pm; Saturday 10am-1pm
Jackson Public Library
125 Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-9731

Tuesday, February 9, 5pm - Adult Book Group meets to discuss "Born a Blue Day" by Daniel Tammet. This memoir by an autistic savant with Ausperger's syndrome, will fascinate you.

Tuesday, February 16, 6:30pm - Teen Book Group meets the third Tuesday each month (usually). Free and open to all teen readers in grades 7 and up. Copies of the book available at the Library. Refreshments served. www.jacksonvillage.net/Public_Documents/JacksonNH_Library/teenreading

Wednesday, February 17 - Special Storytime: Police Department
After some special stories about police and how they serve the community, one of our officers will talk about their job. The first 9 children will receive a special take home prize too!

Thursday, February 18, 3-5pm - Family Game Party
Bring your favorite game or enjoy one of ours with us! We'll have snacks for everyone.

Thursday, February 25, 3:15pm - Bookworms from Space discusses "Mean Margaret" by Tor Seidler.
Book group for grades 4-6. Books are available at the library. Fourth Thursday of each month (usually). Free and no registration is required. Parents please take notice of the sign up sheet for snacks on the circulation desk.

Tuesday, March 9, 5pm - The Big Read: To Kill A Mockingbird
Jackson is taking part in a state-wide community read. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. Schools, libraries and book stores are taking part all over New Hampshire. We have several copies of the book for folks to borrow. Please join us in reading and discussing this classic American novel!

Wednesdays, 10am - Children's Storytime
Stories, songs and a craft. This program is free and open to all preschoolers (up to age 6), their siblings and their caregivers.

New Hampshire Downloadable Audiobooks and Talking Book programs available. Free internet and wireless access; copy machine available for public use.


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Madison Historical Society Programs and Events
By appointment
Madison Historical Society and Museum
Madison Corner (corner of Route 113 & East Madison Rd), Madison (603) 367-4535 or (603) 662-8158

Visit the complete restoration of the Town Pound, used by the town to corral wayfaring livestock; located at the top of Pound Road at Maple Street.

The Madison Historical Society is selling copies of the book "Visions from a White Mountain Pallette, The Life and Times of Charles A. Hunt," by Madison author, Roy Bubb. The book cost is $40, which includes shipping and handling in the continental United States. Copies may be obtained by contacting the Madison Historical Society, PO Box 505, Madison, NH, 03849; by email or through the website. Mr. Bubb will contribute 100% of the sale of each book to the Madison Historical Society Building Restoration Fund.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September.



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Pottery & Crafts at The Artery
Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio
Timberland Plaza
1675 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 356-7725 or (602) 452-8257 (cell)

Anyone interested in a painting on canvas workshop for kids 6 and up, possibly Saturdays at 11am in late January, please call the studio. Children will study an artist and create a painting in the style of the artist.

Sundays, 12noon-4pm - Locals Day (specials)

Tuesdays - Two studio fees for the price of one

Saturdays, 5-7pm - Children's Night Out
Cost includes piece of pottery, studio fee, paint, fire and glaze, plus 2 slices of pizza, juice and goodies. Reservations and payment must be made in advance. 5 years old and up.


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www.freedompubliclibrary.org

Freedom Public Library Events & Programs
Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm
Freedom Public Library
Freedom (603) 539-5176

Peg Scully is the Featured Artist for January and February, who will show portraits done over the past 15 years of people in Freedom.

Tuesdays, through February 9, 3:45pm - Knitting Classes for children in grades 4-6. Call the Library or come by to register.

Sundays, 4pm - Freedom Flicks (free admission)
February 21 - After the Wedding
A multimillionaire offers to save an orphanage, but are the contingencies too great?

Monday, February 22, 10:30am - Freedom Book Club
Copies of the book are available at the library. The Book Club is open to any interested readers and meets on the last Monday of most months.

Wednesdays, 10-11am - Preschool Story Time for ages 2-5 and their caregivers. We'll be listening to stories, playing rhythm instruments, doing fingerplays, singing songs, and creating a cool craft.

The library now has a presence on Facebook. Keep up-to-date on library happenings by becoming a fan.

The Library has a Netflix membership. When your turn comes up, we'll order your title. When your movie arrives, you'll have a week to watch it.

Museum Passes - We have family passes available to lend to the following area attractions: The Portland Museum of Art in Portland, The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. Call to reserve.



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Mt Washington Valley Arts Association
Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm
MWV Visual Arts Center
16 Norcross Place, downtown North Conway, next to the RSN studio
(603) 356-2787 or (207) 935-4079 or (603) 356-0764

Visit the website for a complete listing of classes and events, as well as scholarship applications.

Tuesdays, February 2-March 9, 6-8:30pm and one Saturday photo shoot on March 6, 9am-2pm - Intermediate Digital Photography
Ed Bergeron will take participants' understanding of the digital camera to the next level. With an emphasis on composition, students will learn the difference between taking a picture and conveying an artistic message through a photo. Other topics will include digital downloading, editing and managing photos; lighting for portraiture and sports; outdoor use of flash to fill in shadows; quality, quantity and direction of light. This class is not appropriate for point-and-shoot cameras. Preregistration required.

Thursdays, February 4-March 4, 6-8pm - Acrylic Painting Techniques
Jan Eskedal will teach the versatility of acrylic painting through a variety of techniques. Techniques may include washes, layered glazes, textural effects and collage. Students are encouraged to explore their creativity and discover their own style, from abstract to realistic, using this water-soluble, non-toxic medium. Some experience in other painting mediums is helpful. Preregistration required.

Friday, February 5, 5:30-7:30pm - First Friday Artist of the Month Reception: Winter Interlude
Meet featured juried member artists, spotlighting two-dimensional fine artists. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free; open to the public. First Friday of each month (usually). Alternating months will feature individual artists and group exhibits spotlighting a particular medium or theme.

Exhibiting February 5-25 - Winter Interlude
Featuring the work of 15 MWVAA juried member artists in a range of two-dimensional media, such as watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel, with 28 pieces being shown. Visit the website for a full list of exhibiting artists. In addition to regular hours, also exhibiting Saturdays, February 13 & 20, 10am-4pm.

Saturday, February 6, 12noon-4pm - Advanced Vitreous Flux with Lisa Surette
Learn advanced techniques to expand and enhance your vitreous flux paintings. Time will be spent introducing brush and texture techniques to help each student make real what they see. In addition, students will learn some of the theory behind this unusual medium. Some experience with vitreous necessary. Students will leave with a finished piece and some supplies to continue to work at home.

Mondays, February 8 & 22, 6-8pm - Life Drawing Sessions
For those who've never been to a life drawing class, there will be a short demonstration at the start of each session. All are welcome. Second and fourth Mondays of the month.

Wednesdays, through March 3 (no class February 17), 10am-12noon - Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner II
This course is designed for students who have completed “Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner,” or have some experience using watercolor. Utilizing the watercolor techniques and painting principles learned in Beginner I, the class will follow the instructor in completing a still life painting from an actual display, and landscape paintings from photographs.

Wednesdays, through March 3 (no class February 17), 3-5pm - Oil Painting Basics
Whether you need to refresh your oil painting skills or continue your development as a painter, this class will provide the opportunity to continue to work on mastering some of the core concepts of oil painting. Through a series of weekly exercises, students will explore in-depth the principles of value, atmospheric interpretation in landscapes, reflective color as well as the mixing and toning of color. An in-class still life will be completed. Some experience painting with oils is necessary.

Fridays, 9am-12:30pm - Friday Painters’ Open Studio
Join other artists for this open studio session every Friday. Bring whatever project you're working on, in whatever medium and enjoy the camaraderie of other artists. Optional short critique to end each session. Free and open to the public. All ages, abilities and mediums welcome.




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www.bartletthistory.org

Bartlett Historical Society Programs & Museum
Saturdays, 12noon-2pm (or by appointment)
Bartlett Historical Society
Route 16, Glen (603) 383-4110

Bartlett Historical Society, just north of Heritage-NH in Glen, presents an evolving historical display relating to the villages of Bartlett: Glen, Lower Bartlett and Bartlett Village.

The Society is currently looking for volunteers to assist with an exciting variety of new projects, including "Life, Legends & Lore: Village Voices" and the growing committees on genealogy, museum displays, cemeteries and railroads.


Contact Olga Morrill at the Library or Andrew Davis at (603) 447-2280 or email him at
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omorrill@conway.lib.nh.us
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Mountain Storytellers Guild
Monday, February 22, 6:30pm
Conway Public Library
Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552

Adults, teens and older children are welcome to come and share original and/or favorite poems, songs and stories. Sign-up sheet for all who would like to participate. Everyone is welcome to come and share, or just to listen. Potluck refreshments – please bring a goodie to share. The library will provide hot cider. Fourth Monday of each month - confirm dates.


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tamworthlibrary.org

Cook Memorial Library Programs & Events
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-4pm
Cook Memorial Library
93 Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8510

Saturday, February 6, 1:30-4:30pm - ACT! for Kids Workshop: Bookmaking with Jay Rancourt
Book arts encompass many different disciplines — painting, sculpture, writing, sewing, printing and structural engineering all come into play. For ages 9 & up. Please preregister at (603) 323-8104 or act@artstamworth.org.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, through April 1, 8-9am - Living Strong Program for Elders
The Tamworth Recreation Department offers a strength and balance exercise program for older adults. Register through the Library; held at the Tamworth Townhouse (next to the Tamworth Inn).

Storytimes - On the first three Tuesdays of each month. Stories and Songs for toddlers at 10:30am and Stories and Songs for 3-5 year olds at 1pm.

History Room open Tuesdays, 2-5pm



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www.mountaintopmusic.org

White Mountain Folk Association hosts Contra Dance
Most Fridays, 7:30-10:30pm
Runnells Hall
Chocorua (603) 726-0063

All levels are welcome; all dances are taught. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for kids. Call for more information and to confirm dates.



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www.conwayhistory.org

Conway Historical Society Programs & Events
By appointment
Eastman Lord House & Salyards Center for the Arts
Main Street, Conway Village (603) 447-5551

The Conway Historical Society is headquartered in the Eastman Lord House, circa 1818 residence of Conway mill owner, William Kimball Eastman. Seventeen rooms are open to the public, furnished in periods from 1818 through 1945. Eastman Lord House Museum has recently been named to the National Register of Historic Places.

The Society presents a wide variety of monthly programs. Unless otherwise noted, programs are held at the Salyards Center for the Arts beginning at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month (6pm for potluck suppers). All programs are open to the public.



elaplante@mwvchildrensmuseum.org
www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org

MWV Children's Museum Activities & Events
Wednesday-Friday, 9am-3pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-2pm
Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum
2936 White Mt Highway, North Conway (603) 356-2992

Join us for a tour of the space, the exhibits and all the museum has to offer. You may leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge.



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www.tinmtn.org

Tin Mountain Conservation Center Programs and Workshops
Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
1245 Bald Hill Road, Albany (603) 447-6991

Exhibiting through mid-March - Artist of the Month: Marguerite S Witkop
Witkop's paintings and art cards are on sale; a percentage of the proceeds will benefit TMCC.

Thursday, February 11, 12noon-1pm - Eco-Forum Lunchtime Lecture Series
Grace Knight, President of the NH/VT Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation, will speak about efforts to restore American Chestnuts in New England. The public is urged to attend to learn more about salient issues facing our natural environment and to hear the views of thought-provoking speakers. Sponsored by The Flatbread Company, as well as the Rock House Baker, pizza and desert are provided or you can bring your own lunch. The Eco-Forum lunchtime lecture series is free and is presented on the second Thursday of each month.

Saturday, February 13, 10am - Ski Tour Brownfield Bog
Strap on your skis for a winter wetland exploration in the Brownfield Bog. Signs of wildlife including otter, mink, moose and fisher abound. Participants must bring skis and a lunch. Meet at Grant's Store in Brownfield. Call for reservations.

Tuesday-Friday, February 16-19, 9am-3pm - Winter Vacation Camp
Dress warm, bring a lunch. Cocoa and snowshoes provided. Call to register your child.
February 16 - Winter A to Z, for grades K-2
From Bobcat tracks to Woodpeckers, we will explore the TMCC Rockwell Sanctuary looking for signs of winter A-Z!
February 17 - Winter Wildlife, for grades 2-3
Strap on your snowshoes in search of signs of winter wildlife written in the snow. Games and a craft round out the day.
February 18 - Winter Art, for grades 4-6
Snow sculptures, winter painting, and felted animals are a few of the projects we will undertake to explore the world of winter through art. Warm clothing that you don't mind getting a little messy!
February 19 - Winter Survival, for grades 5-6
Could you light a fire, build a snow shelter, or boil water for cooking to survive the winter cold? Learn the basics of staying warm in winter.

Saturday, February 20 - Conway Contra Dance and Family Dance Fun
6:30-7:30 - Easy dance for the whole family. Taught with music by Red Wing: Lucy Gatchell and Dexter Harding. $2 child/$3 adult/$10 family max.
7:30-10:30 Contra Dance
Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Byron Ricker is calling the dance with music by Seth Austen and the Mountain Top String Band. $7 adult/$3 under 12 yrs. Third Saturday each month. Contact Dexter at (603) 383-8946.

Wednesdays, 10-11:30am - Nature Nuts
Children (ages 3-5) and their parents/grandparents join Tin Mountain teacher/naturalists on this seasonal exploration of the natural world. Enjoy a morning full of nature songs, crafts, hikes and games based upon the theme of the day.

Upon request - Building Tours
Learn about the inner workings of the solar thermal and photovoltaic systems, as well as the woodfired back-up heating system of the TMCC Nature Learning Center building.

Tin Mountain Conservation Center Nature Programs are open to the public and are sponsored in part by L.L. Bean and the Evenor Armington Fund. Donations of $3 per person and $5 per family are appreciated.



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www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org

Bartlett Public Library Programs
Mondays & Wednesdays, 2-8pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5pm; Saturdays, 11am-3pm
Bartlett Public Library
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-2755

The NH Downloadable Book Program, an internet-based library hosted by OverDrive, is now available. Come to the library to obtain your 14-digit number and learn how to download books at home utilizing this service.

Tuesday, February 9, 7pm - Book Club discusses The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. The Friends of the Bartlett Library Book Club meets the second Tuesday of each month. Books available at the Library and you do not have to be a resident of Bartlett to borrow. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome!



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www.remickmuseum.org

Winter Carnival & Ice Harvesting Festival
Saturday, February 13, 10am–2pm
Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm
58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or(800) 686-6117

It’s time to fill the Ice House! We’ll have sleigh rides pulled by our Belgian horses, children ages 3-9 with some height limitations can enjoy sled rides pulled by Chinook dogs from 10am-1pm. Plant snowshoes on your feet and find your way through the obstacle course beginning at 12:30pm. Compete in our snowball throwing contest beginning at 1pm. All day long we’ll show you how to cut ice by hand on our very own pond with traditional tools and even let you try yourself! Then watch steers pull blocks of ice on sleds to our Ice House. See a demonstration of an old time snow roller, which historically packed snow down. Exhibits and videos on ice harvesting and dog sledding can be viewed inside the Museum. Visit the concession stand for home cooked foods. Admission is $5 per person and includes all activities except the concession stand. Members receive free admission and children ages 4 and under are free.
Museum open year-round, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays



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MWV Stompers Square Dance Club
Mondays, 7pm
Conway Elementary School
160 Main Street, Conway 447-5863 or (207) 647-9464

MWV Stompers square dance club meets every Monday with expert caller and instructor, Darrel Sprague. Admission $5, refreshments served. For more information, please call or email.



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Register for Jeanne Limmer Dance Classes and Performances
Jeanne Limmer Dance Center at Eastern Slope Inn Plaza
Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-3422

Classes for pre-schoolers through adults - modern, movement exploration, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz & hip hop.

Friday, February 5, 6:45pm - Roots Yoga: African-Inspired Dance
A family dance workshop. Abigail Ifatola Jefferson will teach a vigorous dance routine that includes yoga poses and traditional West African dance from Senegal and Mali. A mixture of Reggae, Soca, Calypso and African Highlife, traditional drumming is played in the background by Abdul Mateen to support the workshop's high tempo and rhythmic atmosphere.

Cost: $10 adults; $5 students; $15 families (children 7 and older are welcome to participate); $15 families; preregistration is appreciated by contacting Eileen at (603) 837-2275 or eileen@aannh.org. To download a poster, go to www.aannh.org/jefferson/jldc_Jefferson.pdf



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www.madison.lib.nh.us

Programs & Events at the Madison Library
Monday, 2-5pm; Tuesday/Friday, 10am-6pm; Wednesday/Thursday, 2-7pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
1895 Village Road (Route 113), Madison (603) 367-8545

Thursday, February 11, 7pm - Author Visit & Book Signing
Local author Peter Pinkham, who wrote both the recently-published thriller "Killer Mountain" and its prequel "Hidden Mountain," will speak about his inspiration for these stories, writing and what goes into plotting a thriller. Sponsored by the Friends of Madison Library; refreshments. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Monday, February 22, 7pm - Adult Book Discussion Group
Book group discusses "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout. Books are available to borrow at the library. All are welcome, refreshments.

Fridays, through March 19 (except February 19), 10:30am - Winter Story Time
Stories, rhymes and an easy craft for preschoolers.

Fridays, January-March, 1-3pm - Winter Game Afternoons
A variety of popular board and card games, and occasionally Wii sports, will be available. Coffee will be on, bring a snack to share, if you wish.


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info@carolnoonanmusic.com
www.stonemountainartscenter.com

Stone Mountain Arts Center presents...
Doors open for dining at 6pm, show at 8pm (unless noted otherwise)
Stone Mountain Arts Center
See website for specific directions
Brownfield, ME (866) 227-6523

Friday, February 12 - Sonny Landreth
Yes, Sonny Landreth is known for his untouchable slide playing, but his soulful southern style songwriting is just as much a contributor to his legendary status.

Sunday, February 14 - Stone Mountain LIVE Celebrates Valentine's Day
Carol Noonan and her band host a star studded concert featuring special musical guests Susan Werner and Harry Manx, and a variety of amazing music.

Thursday, February 18 - Pizza and a Picture Show: The Princess Bride
Ticket includes a gourmet pizza and salad buffet!

Saturday, February 20 - Recession Session
W.C. Handy Award-winners Paul Rishell & Annie Raines are rousing interpreters of country blues, the original acoustic style that gave birth to electric blues, R&B and rock. While their guitar, harmonica, and vocals are roiling, muscular and masterful, their shows are down home-friendly and fun-loving.

Thursday, February 25 - David Bromberg Quartet
An eclectic style of hillbilly jazz. playing bluegrass, blues, folk, country and western, and rock & roll equally well.

Saturday, February 27 - Mindy Smith
She has been compared to the likes of Guilian Welch and Patty Griffin.

Saturday, March 6 - Stone Mountain LIVE featuring special guest Rockabilly guitarist Bill Kirchen
And of course Carol Noonan and the Stone Mountain Boys fronted by guitarists Duke Levine and Kevin Barry. You'll enjoy this show with solo performances AND collaboration with all these talented musicians.

Wednesday, March 10 - Altan - Celebrates 25 Years Together
Arguably Ireland's biggest name in traditional music, the Boston Globe has described them as “The hottest group in the Celtic realm!"


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librarian@chocorualibrary.org
www.chocorualibrary.org/events.html

Chocorua Public Library Events & Programs
Sundays, 1-5pm; Mondays & Thursdays, 1-7pm
Chocorua Public Library
25 Deer Hill Road (Routes 16 & 113), Chocorua (603) 323-8610

The Chocorua Public Library will bring stories and suggestions for activities to your child care setting, whether it is your home or a larger site. We can also deliver books to you. Please call the library if you would like library materials delivered to you. This outreach program is for both seniors and childcare providers, as well as anyone who is not able to come in to the library.
The library is looking for volunteers to help with outreach, inventory and other projects.


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www.bartlettnh.org/rec.html

Bartlett Recreation Classes, Programs & Events
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Josiah Bartlett Elementary School
Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-1952

Sunday, February 7, 6-8pm - Father Daughter Dance
at the Grand Summit Hotel Ball Room in Bartlett
Raffle prizes, dessert buffet and beverages. $15 per ticket; please purchase tickets in advance at the Recreation Department.

Monday-Friday, 3:30-5pm - Kids' Kaleidoscope
For Kindergarten through fourth grade students. Cost does not include a snack (students should bring their own). First-fourth grade students will be able to utilize the late bus. Pickup time will be 5pm for those students not going on the late bus.

If you would be interested in possibly offering a course for the next session, call Annette Libby, Director, Bartlett Recreation Department.


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info@confr.org
www.confr.org

Coffee with CONFR: Strategic Planning for Development
Tuesday, February 9, 8:30-10am
Mt. Washington Valley Economic Council - Tech Village
53 Technology Lane, Suite 100, Conway (603) 447-8900

Coffees with CONFR (Council on Fundraising) provide networking and peer learning opportunities in regions throughout the state. There are no formal presenters. Participants come with success stories, questions and requests for new ideas of their colleagues. Coffees are hosted by participants on a rotating basis. You may attend a coffee in any region, whether or not you live or work in that region. Coffees are free, but please contact the host of the coffee you plan to attend. Host: Claudia Needham, Mount Washington Valley Arts Association, mwvarts@myfairpoint.net, (603) 356-2787

The Conway CONFR group generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Sarah Millette, Ossipee Main Street Program, director@ossipeemainstreet.org, (603) 539-7200.


PLYMOUTH AREA (including Center Sandwich & Campton)

 

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www.dacres.org

Happenings at D Acres Farm
D Acres of NH Organic Farm & Educational Homestead
218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester (603) 786-2366

Tuesday, February 9, 6:30-8:30pm - Introduction to Permaculture with Steve Whitman
Held at the Coolidge Hotel, White River Junction, VT. Free.

Saturday, February 20, 10am-12noon - Prismatic Painting with Beverly Walker
$8, $3 for art supplies or BYO

Saturday, February 20, 1-3pm - Women in the Woodshop Series with Dawn Korade Part II: Using the Scroll Saw: Box Making
Come learn to use the scroll saw, hand saw and dowel and key joinery. Leave happy with a new handmade box. $2, $4, $6, or $8 for supplies (depending on type of wood used).

Saturday, February 20, 6-8pm - Saturday Soup Night We will be serving seasonal Borscht with fresh sourdough bread. $5-$15 sliding scale donation for all-you-should-eat organic farm soup! Combined this month with a Local Farmers Gathering and Networking Session

Monday, February 22, 5:30-7:30pm - Writing Group with Ivy Page
All levels and styles are welcome; emphasis is currently on poetry and short-stories. Beginners are certainly welcome. Preregistration is required.

Friday, February 26, 6pm - Full Moon Potluck, Snowshoe Walk & Open Mic
Bring a dish to share and be ready to eat, drink, and be merry under full moon glory! Combined with Snowshoe Walk at 7pm and Open Mic at 8pm. Free

Friday, March 5 - First Friday Pizza & a Movie
Wood-fired whole wheat pizza followed by a film to raise social and environmental consciousness. All you should eat pizza from 5:30-7pm. Films start at 7pm and are free.

Sunday, March 7, 10am-1pm - Farm Feast Breakfast and Open House
All-You-Can-Eat breakfast featuring pancakes made with local flour, NH maple syrup, local free-range eggs, D Acres meat, potatoes and greens, and fair-trade coffee from Plymouth, NH. A yoga class is offered from 10-11:30am, and Reiki Share at 1:30pm. Tour the working, organic farm at 1pm during the Open House. The tour includes a garden walk. First Sunday of each month.

Saturday, March 13, 2-4pm - Tree Pruning with Josh

Saturday, March 20, 10am-4pm - Wichland Woods All day Mushroom Inoculation. Dave Wichland from Wichland Woods Mushrooms will present how to grow mushrooms in logs. Go home with an inoculated log of your own. $40; preregistration required.

Saturday, March 20, 6-8pm - Equinox Saturday Soup Night $5-$15 sliding scale donation for all-you-should-eat organic farm soup! Combined this month with a Cooking with Regina Workshop 4-6pm $4 and Open Trails from 10am-6pm.

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm - Yoga with Sarah Hall
Gentle enough for beginners and challenging enough for yoga practitioners. The intentions of our weekly class are creating a strong spine, deep breath and peaceful mind. Please call with any questions - new students always welcome.

Suggested donations requested. No one is denied access to workshops & events due to inability to pay.



info@cornerhouseinn.com
www.cornerhouseinn.com

Corner House Inn - Live Music in the PUB
Ongoing - Friday evenings
Corner House Inn
Junction Routes 109 & 113, 22 Main Street
Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219

Different groups play their best music upstairs in the Pub.

February 12 - Jill Ducsai
February 26 - Sweet Life Revue, featuring Roger Sorlien, Kathy Carney & Katie O'Connell performing folk & Celtic songs with voice, guitar, fiddle and mandolin


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estellesmith@roadrunner.com
www.estellensmith.com

Estelle Smith Art Classes & Shows
118 Whittier Highway (Route 25), Moultonboro (603) 253-7513

Fine arts, landscapes, “home rendering” and portraiture in watercolors and graphite. Ms. Smith also offers private art lessons.

Currently exhibiting: Loons and More
Estelle's adult students will be exhibiting their Scratch Art Series at Kevin's Cafe. Open Thursday-Sunday, 9am-2pm and 5-8pm; Monday & Wednesday, 11am-2pm and 5-8pm


www.plymouth.edu/silver/events/index.html

tlpelletier@plymouth.edu
silver.plymouth.edu

PSU & 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

Contact the Silver Center Box Office for tickets to all events, unless otherwise noted.

Exhibiting at the Silver Center through February 26 - 30th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit

PSU is offering several spring term graduate-level courses, leading to a Certificate in Historic Preservation. For more information, visit www.plymouth.edu/graduate/heritage/historic_preservation_certificate.html

Wednesday, February 10, 3:45pm & 7pm - Safe Lawns Presentation
Paul Tukey, the founder of New England-based SafeLawns.org will be on hand to showcase his movie. A panel discussion will follow the movie and include: Paul Tukey, Rep. Suzanne Smith, Jeremiah Duncan (Asst. Professor of Chemistry at PSU), and Edith Smeesters (biologist from Canada).

Thursday, February 11, 7pm - Air Force Band of Liberty's Colonial Brass
The Colonial Brass is the United States Air Force Band of Liberty's brass ensemble. This six-piece group utilizes a wide repertoire of music from Bach to Sousa to Miles Davis with their dazzling wit and artistry. This free concert (tickets available at the Box Office) in the Smith Recital Hall is sponsored as a gift to the community by the Silver Center.

Sunday, February 14, 1pm - Trio Veritas: In A Romantic Mood
Pianist Dan Perkins with Trio Veritas: Margaret Herlehy, oboe and Sandi Jo Malmon, cello. New music for this unique combination of instruments by Beethoven, Adler and Ressanovic. Elizabeth Cox complements the music with readings of personal letters of the composers. Held at Smith Recital Hall.

Thursday, February 18, 4:30pm - 100 Years of Public Land Management
Part of the Weeks Act Centennial Lecture Series, which examines the legacy and lessons of Eastern national forests. For more information, contact (603) 535-3275 or tcguldbrandsen@plymouth.edu.

Friday, February 19, 8pm - Grace Kelly Quintet
Having studied saxophone since the age of ten, saxophonist, vocalist, composer and arranger Grace Kelly is rapidly making her way up in the jazz music world. Adults $30-$20, Seniors $28-$18, Youth $20-$10.

Saturday, February 20 - 2010 NH Pro Theatre Auditions and Job Fair


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Carolyn@nhsenior.com
www.gcscc.org/plymouth.asp

Events & Workshops at Plymouth Regional Senior Center
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (closed when the weather is bad)
Plymouth Regional Senior Center
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.

Monday, February 1, 10:30am - Poetry Reading
Bring your own poem or some of your favorites to share in an informal setting. First Monday of the month.

Wednesday, February 3, 1pm - Monthly Writing Class
First Wednesday each month

Mondays, 9am-12noon - Wood Carving Class
Beginners are welcome. Bring your own tools or come by and see what it's all about.

Mondays, 9:45-11am - Tai Chi and Dao Yin

Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:15am - Yoga

Wednesdays, 9am - Central New Hampshire Artists

Wednesdays, 9am - Computer Classes

Thursdays, 9-11am - Crafters, Knitters, Crocheters, Cross Stitchers & Rug Hookers
New and experienced welcome. Bring ideas and work to be completed. Materials will be provided. If you have available frames & hooks to loan, bring them in.

Thursdays, 10:30am - Memoir Writing Workshop
Come join us for lots of fun and a great feeling of accomplishment. Each year our goal has been to finish up with a small book utilizing the combined stories of all participants. All are welcome.

Thursdays, 1pm - Quilting Class

Fridays, 10:15am - Country Line Dancing
Join Joan Randlett, who will show you some kick-up-your-heels moves. All ages are welcome.

Fridays, 11am - Genealogy


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mdionne@friends-of-the-arts.org
www.friends-of-the-arts.org

Friends of the Arts Annual Auction & Dinner: Where's Forsyth
Saturday, March 20, 5:30pm
Common Man Inn
Plymouth

Ticket and table reservations are available by calling the Friends of the Arts office at (603) 536-1182 or by email. Currently, we are seeking artwork, goods, services, trips, gift certificates and other unique items you can dream up for the auction. Proceeds from this event support FOA in providing affordable art education programs to kids and schools throughout Central NH.


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www.starrkingfellowship.org

White Mountain Study Group, Special Events & Dowsers
Monday, February 8, 6-8:30pm
Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
101 Fairgrounds Road, Plymouth (603) 536-8908

Public awareness is growing that traditional arts and practices are now often being supported by scientific discoveries. A study group such as White Mountain Study Group is a friendly, inexpensive way to learn more and begin to put the pieces together for yourself. The group discusses dowsing and many other spiritual and esoteric subjects, followed by the featured speaker.

Basic School of Dowsing - Part 1
Presented by Rene Lincoln, President of the Jack O’Handley Chapter of the American Society of Dowsers

A $5 donation is suggested to help defray speaker costs. Meets on the second Monday (usually) of every month. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Tom and Sandi Ruelke at (603) 444-5494 or bigrock86@gmail.com. Also, Suzanne Schwartz at (603) 726-3874 or suzmassage@gmail.com.



sheila@coppertoppe.com
www.toastmasters.org

White Mountain Toastmasters Club
Most Wednesdays, 7pm
Common Man Inn
Plymouth (603) 744-5036

Toastmasters International is a non-profit, educational organization that empowers people to develop their personal and public speaking skills in a warm, supportive and fun setting. Guests are welcome to attend meetings free to decide if they are interested. Meets second, third and fourth Wednesday evenings each month, unless otherwise posted. For more information, email or call Sheila Oranch.



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www.ashlandtownlibrary.org

Happenings at the Ashland Town Library
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-2pm
41 Main Street & Route 132, Ashland

Friday, February 5, 10:30am - Preschool Story Time

Thursday, February 25, 7pm - Sleepy Story Time

Thursdays, 6-7pm - Knitting



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Sidore Lecture Series: Educating for Global Citizenship
Tuesdays, 7pm
Plymouth State University, Silver Center for the Arts, Smith Recital Hall
Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869

This year’s series features diverse perspectives on our increasingly interconnected world to promote peace, prosperity and a viable planet.

February 16 - How Green Economics Can Revive the Economy with Robert Pollin

March 2 -The Global Water Crisis and the Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water with Maude Barlow

April 13 - The Future of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity with Adam Jones

All Sidore events are free and open to the public; advance reservations are recommended. Each talk is followed by a reception with refreshments. For more information, call 535-2501 or contact Mark Fischler at MJFischler@plymouth.edu.


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www.rumneylibrary.blogspot.com

Happenings at the Byron G Merrill Library
Wednesday, 2-8pm; Thursday, 10am-12noon & 2-5pm; Saturday, 10am-12noon
10 Buffalo Road, Rumney (603) 786-9520

Wednesday, February 10, 2pm - Knitting Circle
Join experienced and beginner knitters alike for conversation and shared interests. Bring your current project. All ages are welcome.

Wednesday, February 17, 4pm – Calligraphy Workshop with Pat Giebutowski

Wednesday, February 24, 7pm - The Ladies' Book Club Big Read Kick-Off



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www.villageartistsandgallery.org

The Village Artists & Gallery
Daily, 10am-6pm
51 Main Street, Ashland (603) 968-4445

A cooperative of 30 regional artists and artisans, featuring drawings, paintings and photographs, book arts, furniture, sculpture, ceramics and glass, wood, jewelry, fiber arts and more.



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www.cardiganart.org

Cardigan Mountain Art Association Events
Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm
Cardigan Mountain Art Association Art Gallery
Corner of Route 4 & Depot Street, Canaan (603) 523-7292

Non-profit organization promoting the arts in neighboring communities. Numerous artists on display, often with the artists present demonstrating their craft. Also, visit our monthly learning display in our Education Corner, followed during the month with free workshops related to the exhibit. CMAA 2010 Calendar available for purchase (historic Canaan interpreted by member artists).

Post Holiday Sale - The whole month of January, CMAA member artists will be discounting their works at the gallery as part of the annual CMAA Studio Sale event. Starting February 1, a new show (Small Works) filled with new, affordable works, runs until June, with new additions made regularly to the exhibit.



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www.surroundingsart.com

Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art
Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-5pm; January-May, By chance or appointment
Surroundings Art Gallery
12 Main Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6888

The Gallery specializes in original fine art in a variety of mediums (oil, water color, pastels, acrylics, sculptures, etc). You will also find folk art painted on chests, barrel staves and other objects. Check website for details on classes and events.



camidon@mail.plymouth.edu
www.plymouth.edu/gallery/

Karl Drerup Art Gallery & Silver Center Exhibits & Events
Karl Drerup Art Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm & Wednesday, 10am-8pm (and by appointment; closed most PSU holidays)
Silver Center for the Arts hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-6pm
Plymouth State University, Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-2614

A vibrant center of art, visual culture and new media. Exhibitions range from traditional shows to contemporary trends. All gallery events are free and open to the public.



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Register now for 2010 NH Pro Theatre Auditions and Job Fair
Saturday, February 20
Plymouth State University’s Silver Center for the Arts
Plymouth

New Hampshire students and adult residents with dreams of working in theatre—on stage, backstage or in a business capacity—are encouraged to register for the 2010 New Hampshire Professional Theatre Association Auditions and Job Fair. The Auditions and Job Fair, now its third year, gives participants the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than a dozen of the state’s professional theatres that are seeking cast members and staff for the 2010 summer and fall seasons.

The Auditions and Job Fair is open to New Hampshire college and university students as well as to New Hampshire residents enrolled in higher education out of state. Adult New Hampshire residents interested in working backstage or in marketing, administrative or box office capacities, or who would like to audition for onstage roles, may also participate.

The following members of the New Hampshire Professional Theatre Association are slated to attend the 2010 Auditions and Job Fair:
* Advice to the Players
* Barnstormers Theatre
* Children’s Stage Adventures
* Hampstead Stage Company
* Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company
* New London Barn Playhouse
* North Country Center for the Arts/Papermill Theatre
* NorthEast Shakespeare Ensemble
* Palace Theatre
* Peterborough Players
* Prescott Park Arts Festival
* Seacoast Repertory Theatre
* Second Stage Professional Company
* Summer Theatre in Meredith Village
* Theatre Under the Stars
* Weathervane Theatre
* Winnipesaukee Playhouse
* Yellow Taxi Productions

Pre-registration for the 2010 New Hampshire Professional Theatre Association Auditions and Job Fair is required. To register, and to learn more about the event, visit the website.


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Live Music & Entertainment at Tony's
Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30pm
Tony's Italian Grille
3674 Route 3, Thornton (603) 745-3133

February 6 - First Annual Pajama Party
February 19 - The Matt Smart Blues Band
February 20 - The Blue Ribbon All Star Band
February 27 - Joel Cage
March 19 - St. Patrick's Day Party w/Jim Tyrrell


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www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nhgrafto/

Holderness Historical Society
Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm (or by appointment)
Holderness Historical Society
Route 3, Curry Place, Holderness
(603) 968-3023 or (603) 968-9898

Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm.



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www.sandwichhistorical.org

Sandwich Historical Society Events & Research
July & August, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm; September, Wednesday, 10am-4pm; other months, by appointment
Sandwich Historical Society museums, archives & library
4 Maple Street, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6269

The Sandwich Historical Society museums consist of the 1849 Elisha Marston House which displays antique furnishings, archives and a library, and the Quimby Barn Museum which features transportation and farm equipment. Self-guided and guided tours available.

Currently on exhibit - The History of the Sandwich Fairs


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www.artisticroots.com

Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists
Daily, 10am-6pm
Artistic Roots Cooperative Gallery and Education Center
75 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. Numerous classes available; check website for details. Preregistration is required for all classes. Visit the gallery or call to register or request a brochure and registration form.

Mondays, February 1 & 8, 10am-1pm - Stained Glass Mosaics with Kathy Roos
Participants will glue pieces of colored glass onto a sheet of clear glass, then apply grout. The finished mosaic will be mounted in a picture frame. Skills covered will be glass cutting/shaping, grouting, with a strong emphasis on safety. Bring your own simple design, or Kathy will provide ideas. All tools and equipment will be provided.

Mondays, February 1-March 29 (no class February 15), 3:30-5pm - Beginner’s Pencil Drawing with Cheryl Johnson
Learn the basics of pencil drawing from simple line shapes to finished contour drawings. Topics include tools, supplies and materials, resources, learning to see, drawing with lines, basic perspective, creating values, suggesting light & shadow, cross-hatching and shading. Numerous handouts and a resource list will be provided.

Tuesdays, February 2-23, 2-4pm - Hand-building with Slabs of Clay with Joyce Bouley
We will be working with slabs of clay making a mug, pitcher, tray, and one piece you create on your own. Tuition includes all materials and glazing and firing of work, with an optional hour of studio time at the end of each class. Class will be held at Joyce’s studio, which is 7 miles from downtown Plymouth.

Tuesdays, through March 30, (no class February 2 or 16), 6-9pm - Basic Oil Painting with Carol Phenix
In this class for advanced beginners and intermediates, we will explore some of the fundamental principles used by artists to depict and interpret our visual world. This is a structured course with specific exercises designed to help students see and understand how light and color interact with form and atmosphere. We will also cover mixing and toning of colors, and complete an in-class still life.

Wednesday, February 3 OR Tuesday, March 2, 6-8:30pm - Zentangle 101 with Bette Abdu
Make beautiful images with repetitive patterns. Learn this technique in one evening and enjoy the calming benefits every time you create one of these 3.5” square artistic gems. No prerequisites; non-artists encouraged

Saturday, February 6, 3-7pm - 6th Annual Souper Bowl
An annual fundraiser for Artistic Roots. Hand-thrown ceramic bowls created by local artisans can be bought for $20 ($25 on the day of the event). Purchase of a bowl entitles you to all the soup, bread and dessert you can eat and you get to keep your beautiful bowl. A great deal, delicious food, and loads of fun while helping support the arts! This year we have over 20 restaurants and individuals supplying the soup and desserts. As an added attraction the Friends of the Arts High School Art Show will be on display in our event space. These are works by high school students from around the state. Bowls may be left at Artistic Roots or reserved if you wish til the day of the event.

Tuesday & Wednesday, February 9 & 10, 10am-12noon - Intro to Multi-plate Printing with Alma Grand
This class will be taught using Annette Mitchell’s original foam-plate print-making technique. Alma will be sharing some of her work, demonstrating the technique, and assisting those taking the class to produce their own original pieces. All materials are included.

Mondays, through March 29 (no class February 15), 6-8:30pm - Monday Evening Watercolor with Cheryl Johnson
These sessions for advanced beginner and intermediate painters will focus on applying various types of washes, brush work, developing values, portraying light and shadow, use of additives and color mixing. Subjects include landscapes, still life, birds/animals, and structures. Materials and equipment are available, or students may bring their own.

Thursday, February 18 OR Tuesday, March 16, 6-8:30pm - Zentangle 102 with Bette Abdu
Take your Zentangle images to the next level. Learn more patterns, how to create your own patterns and the secrets of shading to further enhance your images. Prerequisites: Zentangle 101 or other experience with permission of the instructor.

Saturday, March 20, 10am-5pm - Getting Started with Polymer Clay with Bette Abdu
Learn all the basics about polymer clay – conditioning, mixing colors (the Skinner blend), creating canes and combining them for more complex canes, baking and finishing. Whether you have dabbled with this medium or never touched it, you will successfully complete beads that will be assembled into a beautiful bracelet to wear home.

Thursdays, through March 25, 9am-12noon - Thursday Morning Watercolor with Cheryl Johnson
These sessions are intended for beginner and advanced beginner watercolor painters. Classes include exercises in applying washes, brush work, developing values, use of additives and color mixing. Subject matter will vary. Materials and equipment are available, or students may bring their own.



info@cornerhouseinn.com
www.cornerhouseinn.com

Corner House Inn Storytelling Dinners
Thursdays, 6:30pm
Corner House Inn
Junction Routes 109 & 113, Center Sandwich (603) 284-6219

February 4 - Prize-winning local author, teacher, storyteller, and folklorist Bonnie Marshall specializes in topics pertaining to Russian, Arctic, Balkan and Armenian cultures.
February 11 - Ed Fayle, Freedom NH
February 18 - Mid-Season Storytelling Gala

Storytelling begins after dessert and coffee are served. Storytelling dinners are $19.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and consist of salad, entre, glass of wine, dessert and coffee.



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www.galleryatredgatefarm.com

Gallery at Red Gate Farm
Tuesday-Saturday, 11-5pm
188 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4404

This gallery offers a unique collection of art and fine crafts from local, regional and nationally recognized artists and crafters. Also, a complete selection of quilts.



pease@peasepubliclibrary.org
www.peasepubliclibrary.org

Pease Public Library Programs & Events
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Thursday & Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-2pm
Pease Public Library
1 Russell Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2616 or (603) 536-2369

Wednesday, February 3, 7pm - Winter Book Discussion Series
"Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" by Michael Chabon. Discussion led by Mary Hays, author & independent scholar. Books available at the Library.

Saturday, February 6, 10:30am - We Can All Tell A Tale
In this family workshop, master storyteller Abigail Ifatola Jefferson will tell tales and help you weave your own. An interactive program with songs, stories, dance and rhythm with drummer Abdul Mateen. Cost: $10 adults; $5 children; $15 families. Pre-registration is appreciated by calling Frumie at 323-7302 or info@aannh.org. To download a poster, go to www.aannh.org/jefferson/ppl1_Jefferson.pdf

Saturday, February 6, 1:30pm - A Celebration of Culture
master storyteller Abigail Ifatola Jefferson and drummer Abdul Mateen introduce the audience to multicultural stories & rhythms from around the world. The interactive program includes singing, hands-on percussions and an introductory dance experience. Admission: $5 adults; $2 students; $10 families. To download a poster, go to www.aannh.org/jefferson/ppl2_Jefferson.pdf

Mondays, February 8 & 22, 7pm - Community Knitting Group
Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Second & 4th Mondays each month. Contact: Nancy Conklin 536-4499

Thursday, February 11, 3-5pm - Humor in Art
Facilitator Annette Mitchell, PSU Professor, author and artist. Free; registration requested. Sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association Endowment.

Thursday, February 25, 3-5pm - The Nature of Seeing
Facilitator Annette Mitchell, PSU Professor, author and artist. Free; registration requested. Sponsored by the Young Ladies Library Association Endowment.

Tuesdays, 10am - Toddlertimes (up to age 3) Storyhour
Please sign up your child in advance.

Tuesdays, 1:30pm & Wednesdays, 10am - Storyhour for Preschoolers (age 3-5 years)
Please sign up your child in advance.

Passes available to numerous museums & centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village and Currier Art Museum, among others.



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Jazz Plus Brunch
Sundays, 11am-2pm
Homestead Restaurant
1567 Summer Street, Bristol (603) 744-2022

Duke Snyder and Chuck Beever create a lively foreground in which to enjoy your Sunday Brunch.



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www.holdernesslibrary.org

Holderness Free Library Programs & Events
Monday, 10am-6pm; Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm
Holderness Free Library
Routes 113 and 3, Holderness (603) 968-7066

Tuesdays, 6pm - Computer Class: Beginning Excel
Students will have practice spreadsheets to work on in class.

Thursdays, 6pm - Computer Class: Beginning User
Students will learn about turning a computer on and off, about basic navigation, and about logging in and logging out. Safety topics will be discussed too.

Thursdays, 7:15pm - Computer Class: Beginning Word
Would you like to write letters? Need help with all those tool choices? Want to learn how to store a document - so you can find it again?

Saturdays, 11am-12noon - Knit & Stitch
A relaxed program to visit and work on individual projects such as knitting, needlepoint, crochet, rug hooking, etc. Just drop in, all are welcome!



veggieartgirl@gmail.com
www.veggieartgirlboutique.com

Veggie Art Girl Boutique
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm
Routes 175 & 3, Holderness

A funky consignment art boutique, featuring unique arts, crafts and goodies, created by local New Hampshire artisans.



info@hundelrutstudios.com
www.hundelrutstudio.com/headlines.php

Hundelrut Studio Gallery & Shop
Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm
10 Hawthorne Street, Plymouth (603) 536-4396

Offering a wide variety of greeting and note cards, stationery, silk-screened shirts and canvas bags, posters, bookmarks, original drawings and paintings, painted boxes, curious papier-mâché sculptures by Donald Hundgen, and Sarah Hundgen's pottery. Take Broadway Street at the flashing light on Highland Street, the big grey house of the middle of the block.



ttevol2002@yahoo.com
www.thecman.com/special-events/the-flying-monkey.aspx

The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performing Arts Center
39 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 968 - 9330‎

A vintage movie house newly-revitalized to bring movies back to main street and provide a performing arts venue for the region. Playing independent, classic and first-run movies and hosting area theatrical groups for live performances.

Tuesday, February 23 - Special Screening of the film Fresh
Local and seasonal dinner to be served at 5:30pm, Film at 7pm, Panel Discussion with Mellissa Greenwalt-Yelle of LFP, Josh Trought from D Acres, Rep. Suzanne Smith, Hebron-Plymouth (on the NH House Agriculture Committee and a nutritionist) and Chris and Bruce Balch from the Bunten Farmhouse Kitchen in Orfordto follow. Cosponsored by Plymouth Area Democrats and Local Foods Plymouth.


STATEWIDE NEW HAMPSHIRE & BEYOND

 

bristol@metrocast.net
www.gcscc.org/newfound.asp

Newfound Area Senior Center Programs & Events
Bristol United Church of Christ
15 Church Street, Bristol (603) 744-8395

Tuesdays, 9:30am - Craft Group


www.seniorpublishing.com/system/newsletters.asp?txtTown=canaan&cmbState=NH&Submit=Search
www.gcscc.org/mascoma.asp

Mascoma Area Senior Center Programs & Events
Mascoma Area Senior Center
Church Street, Canaan (603) 523-4333

The Center is seeking people who’d like to form an acting group. If you would like to take part, please leave your name and phone number at the sign-in desk or call Kate.

Thursday, February 4, 12:30pm - Mascoma Crafters
Check with Center for project supplies. First Thursday each month (usually, check schedule to confirm).

Monday-Friday, 8:30am - Coffee/Tea Social Group

Mondays, 9:45am - Knitting & Crocheting Group

Monday-Friday, 11am - Arts & Crafting
Check newsletter for each month’s project.

Wednesdays, 9am - Needlework & Crocheting Group


www.seniorpublishing.com/system/newsletters.asp?txtTown=Lebanon&cmbState=NH&Submit=Search

uvsc@gcscc.org
www.gcscc.org/uppervalley.asp

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

Monday-Friday, 9am - Crafts & Quilting
Craft shop open through 12noon



www.laudholm.org

Call for Art - Pandora's Box Exhibition
Deadline: March 16

Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, Wells, Maine
Application materials are now available for the 23rd Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, a highly respected show to be held September 11 and 12 at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm on Maine's southwestern coast. The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival boasts 100 of New England's finest artists and craftspeople in a historic setting. Sculpture, pottery, paintings, clothing, jewelry, and photography are among the crafts selected by jury for this event. The world of nature is the unifying theme of the festival. Crafts not conducive to having a nature theme will not automatically be excluded from the show. Originality, freshness, and display quality are key criteria used by the festival's jury. Proceeds benefit research, education, stewardship, and preservation at the 2,250-acre Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, which is home to the festival. Information and applications are available online or by calling (207) 646-4521.



info@winniplayhouse.com
www.winniplayhouse.com

The Winnipesaukee Playhouse presents...
Mostly Monday-Saturday at 8pm & Monday matinee at 2pm
The Winnipesaukee Playhouse in Alpenrose Plaza
Routes 11B and 3, Weirs Beach (603) 366-7377

An off-Broadway style theatre in the heart of the Lakes Region, The Winnipesaukee Playhouse serves to develop and stage professional and community-based theatrical productions and to provide opportunities in theatre and the performing arts for the community.



info@confr.org
www.confr.org

Coffees with CONFR: Social Media
Tuesday, February 9
NHPR, 2 Pillsbury Street, 6th Floor, Concord (603) 228-9680 x1110
Host: Alexandra Urbanowski, AUrbanowski@nhpr.org

Coffees with CONFR (Council on Fundraising) provide networking and peer learning opportunities in regions throughout the state. There are no formal presenters. Participants come with success stories, questions and requests for new ideas of their colleagues. Coffees are hosted by participants on a rotating basis. You may attend a coffee in any region, whether or not you live or work in that region. Coffees are free, but please contact the host of the coffee you plan to attend at the email listed below. For other questions, contact Pam McDonald at pmcdonald@confr.org.



www.giuseppesnh.com

Live Music at Giuseppe's
Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Mill Falls Marketplace
Route 3, Meredith (603) 279-3313

Live music 7 nights a week.

Sundays, 7-11pm - Open Stage
Hosted by Lou Porrazzo and other guest hosts. Please come and join us for an evening of music from a variety of amateur and professional guest musicians. If you are interested in performing please speak with the Open Stage host and he will put you on the list.



www.ccanh.com

Made in NH with the Nashua Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
Friday, February 19, 8pm
Capitol Center for the Arts
Concord (603) 255-1111


With a rich history beginning in 1923, the 60-piece Nashua Symphony Orchestra has been delighting New Hampshire audiences for generations. The NSO will be joined by its affiliated Symphony Chorus and noted baritone Phillip Lima for a family-friendly program celebrating this state’s history of creative inspiration. Selections from Bernstein’s West Side Story and Mass will be featured along with a suite from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Herrmann’s The Devil and Daniel Webster, Siegfried’s Help is on the Way, and Schwantner’s Chasing Light. $10-25 for youth; $18-33 for seniors; $20-35 for adults



nsmith@lookingupwards.org
www.newportartsfestival.com

Newport Arts Festival seeking Artists
Deadline: Monday, April 12

Juried show in the heart of scenic Newport, RI. Categories: Pottery, Fiber, Glasswork, Jewelry, Metal, Photography, Sculpture, Painting, Wood, Works on Paper, Digital Art and Mixed Media. Artist amenities and extensive pre-event publicity including television, radio, print, billboard and internet outlets. Held at Newport's premier waterfront event site: Newport Yachting Center. Email or call Nichole Smith at (401) 847-0960, X56.



www.concordnhchamber.com

Artist to Artist Networking
Tuesday, February 16, 5:30-7pm
Red River Theatres
11 South Main Street, Concord

Creative professionals are invited to Across the Disciplines: An Artist-to-Artist Networking Event, hosted by the Concord Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $5 in advance or at the door. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. Register on the website. For information, call (603) 224-2508.



shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov
www.nh.gov/nhculture

Cultural & Heritage Tourism Roundtable
Tuesday, April 6, 12noon-2pm
Historic Belknap Mill at The Mill Plaza
25 Beacon Street East, Laconia (603) 271-3136

"Reach Out! How Partners Can Help You Achieve Your Goals"
Join New Hampshire Cultural & Heritage Tourism professionals for this roundtable discussion. There is no charge to attend; bring your own lunch. We will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to a local foodbank. Please bring an item or two for those in need. Call or email RSVP to: Shelly Angers, Communications Coordinator, New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources.



yikesgallery@roadrunner.com
www.sau45.org

Moultonborough One Book One Community
Moultonborough Academy Auditorium
Blake Road, Moultonborough

Cultural Kickoff of the book “Three Cups of Tea”
All ages come together to celebrate the kickoff of
this years book choice, with cultural music & storytelling. Events scheduled through February 13.
Chairperson, Diane Campbell.



lhmslpl@metrocast.net
www.laconiahistorical.org

Laconia Historical and Museum Society Exhibits
Laconia Historical Society & Museum
At the Laconia Public Library
695 Main Street, Laconia (603) 527-1278

Exhibit entitled As the Wood Turns, on view at the Laconia Library through February 28.
History of the Allen-Rogers Corporation, which made woodenware products in Laconia from 1934-1999.



info@patrickspub.com
www.patrickspub.com

Live Music & Comedy in Gilford
Patrick's Pub & Eatery
Route 11B & 11, Gilford (603) 293-0841

Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 9-11:30pm - Enjoy the sounds of the area's best musicians. Never a cover!

Thursdays, 8pm - Comedy Night



info@aannh.org
www.aannh.org

"Seasons of the Year" Arts in Early Learning Conference
Saturday, February 13, 9am-3pm (registration at 8:30)
Preschool in the Village in the Congregational Church
Amherst

AANNH is pleased to present an encore of our "Seasons of the Year" conference for early-childhood educators, day-care providers, librarians and parents, part of our ongoing partnership with VSA arts of NH. Workshops will include arts activities for school, home, library and community settings designed to strengthen pre-literacy and literacy skills for children 2-7 and to enrich early learning experiences in ways that are engaging and fun for all involved. Activities and lessons will include all four art domains: visual arts, creative movement, music and creative drama. Cost is $30; a discount is available for multiple participants from a single site. Preregistration is required; please visit our website for details.


www.nh.gov/nhculture/culture_cares.htm
www.nh.gov/nhculture/

Culture Cares
Is your cultural organization coordinating a food drive, assisting seniors, reaching out to patients, supporting first responders, mentoring students or performing some other type of community service project as part of your programming? The NH Department of Cultural Resources is asking cultural organizations of all types—libraries, museums, historical societies, arts nonprofits, theaters, movie houses and others—to let us know about any community service projects they are undertaking so that we can share this good work with the public and inspire others to join in helping those in need. To learn more about "Culture Cares" and to get your project listed on the website, visit the website and click on the “Culture Cares” icon.



www.vsarts.org/x244.xml

VSA arts Announces 2010 Playwright Discovery Call for Script
The VSA arts Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. Young playwrights with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a script. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Scripts can be comedies, dramas, or even musicals. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration by a group or class of students. Deadline is April 15, 2010.
The winning play will be professionally produced or staged at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and the winning playwright will receive $2,000 and a trip to Washington, DC, to see his or her play performed. Official rules and guidelines are available at the VSA arts Web site.