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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 (Deb 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. Saturday, July 31, 10am-2pm - Errol Heritage Days Come celebrate a little of Errol history with the Grand Opening of the Errol Heritage Center. Many activities throughout the day, including 100th Anniversary of the Errol Lock-Up, Keystone Cops and Bake Sale. Walk Main Street for the "Airing of the Quilts" outdoor quilt show. Sponsored by the Errol Heritage Commission, Shady Ladies Quilters and Errol Consolidated School The Commission meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Errol Town Hall (year-round). Open to the public.
gnwca-subscribe@lists.lmr.com www.gnwca.org		Great North Woods Committee for the Arts presents... Great North Woods Committee for the Arts Various locations (603) 237-5500 Funds raised by the concert help the GNWCA continue its ongoing mission of bringing the arts to the Great North Woods. For more information on the GNWCA, as well as a schedule of upcoming concerts, contact Charlie Jordan at (603) 246-8998 or (603) 237-9302. Sunday, August 22, 2-6pm - A Sunday Afternoon of Music at the Tillotson Center Scheduled to perform are many popular local groups and performers who have helped make the GNWCA’s Winter Warmers Concert Series and Open Mics a success for the past few years. These include: Balsams musicians Greg Goodwin & Bob Purington; the folk/bluegrass songs of Chris Masson & George Jacques; the Folk Tree band featuring Charlie, Donna & Tom Jordan with Michele Johnsen & Mark Hanlon; the jazz sounds of E.J. Hughes & Susan Zizza; the Marquis Family featuring Mario & Amanda Marquis with Fran Bigney; and the foot-tapping tunes of fiddler Dick Rosser & Roland Cotnoir. Also appearing will be Quebec fiddler Alain Gosselin. A free event taking place on the grounds of what is the former Colebrook Grange building (on Carriage Way, behind the post office on Route 26), which is being converted into a new performing and visual arts and heritage center in Colebrook’s downtown district. A stage will be set up outside and there will be a tent for seating in case of inclement weather. There will be chairs available, but you can bring your own seating or a blanket.
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 Tuesdays, through August 3, 10am - Children's Summer Reading Program Stories, crafts and games for ages 7-12 Wednesdays, through August 4, 10am - Children's Summer Reading Program Stories, crafts and games for ages 3-6 Tuesday, August 10, 5:30pm - Children's Summer Reading Program Finale with Magician Scott Jameson Thursday, August 12, 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. 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. Various workshops offered every month - check website or call for details. Artist of the month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital (UCVH) and at the Coos County Nursing Hospital (CCNH). CRAG members Nicole Jeralds is the artist of the month at UCVH and JoAnn Boydson is the artist of the month at CCNH. Thursday, August 19, 4pm - CRAG Meeting Items discussed include exhibits, the budget and workshops. Meetings held at 4pm the third Thursday of each month at the Alice M. Ward Memorial Library in Canaan, VT. Artists and artisans (photographers, woodworkers, quilters, etc.) exhibit their creative works of art at the following events: Saturday, August 21, 10am-3pm - Old Home Day Exhibit In park in Pittsburg, NH Friday, August 27, 2-7:30pm - Moose Festival Exhibit At Tillotson Center in Colebrook CRAG members also display at Fiddleheads in Colebrook, featuring a themed art exhibit each month. Exhibiting through September 2: "Blue" Friday, September 10, 5-7pm - Artists' Reception: "Expressions" Everyone is invited to meet the artists. Upcoming receptions include: "Northern Landscapes" on October 8 "Vintage Visions" on November 12 The CRAG gallery at Fiddleheads is sponsored by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
captk_b@wildblue.net		Farmers' Markets at Colebrook July-mid October Saturdays, 8am-12noon at 84 Colby Street (Blue Seal Feeds), (603) 237-9877 Thursdays, 3-6pm & Saturdays, 9am-12noon at North Main Street (Northern Tire), (603) 237-4395 Vegetables, fruits, flowers & plants, baked goods, crafts, wool, maple, honey. Rain or shine.
info@fiddleheadsusa.com www.fiddleheadsusa.com		Fiddleheads - a Great North Woods Shoppe Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm; 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. Exhibiting through August 5 - Pathways Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) gallery. The CRAG gallery at Fiddleheads is sponsored by a grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Friday, August 13, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Blue Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) gallery; exhibiting August 7-September 2. Friday, September 10, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Expressions Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) gallery; exhibiting September 4-October 1. Friday, October 8, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: Northern Landscapes Connecticut River Artisans Group (CRAG) gallery; exhibiting October 2-November 4.
johnsen@ncia.net www.poorefamily.homestead.com		Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum & Programs Monday-Friday, June 1-September 30, 11am-1pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am-3pm The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum 101 NH Route 145, Stewartstown (7 miles north of Colebrook) (603) 237-5500 or 237 5313 Historic and educational site illustrating life in the northernmost region of NH, documenting one family's life from the 1830s to the 1980s. The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their use and era. Admission charged; accompanied children under 12 are free. Concerts held in the new amphitheater and stage area. Easy parking, drop-off and pick-up are in the lower field next to the performance area. Please watch for signs and attendants.
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.
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.

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.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 Visit the Children's Department for stories, snacks, crafts and fun.
www.frcberlin-gorham.org info@confr.org www.confr.org		Coffee with CONFR: Foundation Representative Relations Thursday, September 9, 9:30-11am Family Resource Center 126 Main Street, Gorham (603) 869-9736 Guest Presenter: Cathy McDowell 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. Host: Kathleen Kelley, kkelley@ccfhs.org, (603) 752-3669 x4026.
info@whitemountaincafe.com www.whitemountaincafe.com		White Mountain Cafe & Bookstore Exhibits and Events Monday-Saturday, 7am-4pm and Sunday, 8am-3pm White Mountain Cafe 212 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2511 or (603) 266-2123 North Country home to photographer Jerry Monkman, focusing on photography of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. http://blog.jerryandmarcymonkman.com/ Wednesday, August 18, 2-4pm - Peaks and Paths: A Century of the Randolph Mountain Club A new history of New Hampshire's northern peaks, Peaks & Paths is being released as the Randolph Mountain Club celebrates its centennial year. Quotations from letters, journals, logbooks, reports and published materials bring historical figures to life, while more than 160 illustrations (formal photographs and snapshots, sketches and cartoons, enlarged segments of maps) give the reader a picture of mountaineering in northern NH over the last 150 years. Author Judy Hudson will sign individual copies, and discuss the RMC's rich and varied history over the past century.
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.
Susan Ferre (580) 624-0160 cell susanferre@earthlink.net www.susanferre.org Info@MusicGNW.org www.MusicGNW.org		Music In the Great North Woods Venues in Gorham, Berlin, Lancaster and Randolph (603) 466-2865 or 326-3242 (information) Music in the Great North Woods announces a full season of fourteen concerts for the summer and fall seasons of 2010. The non-profit organization will sponsor a Master Organ Recital series with five visiting organists of international stature highlighting the varied pipe organs of the North country. Call, visit the website or email for detailed schedules and more information. Most of the events will be free and open to the public, with donations benefiting the entire series of 14 concerts sponsored by Music In the Great North Woods. Saturday & Sunday, September 4 & 5 - Big Moose Bach Fest Musicians from Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire will join our local musicians in recreating the music of Bach with instruments which would have been played during Bach's time. Tickets available at the door. Saturday, 4pm & 7:30pm - George Bozeman, Susan Ferre, Christa Rakich, triple harpsichord concerto; Andrea LeBlanc, traverso flute, Charles Lang, viola da gamba, violoncello, and Joyce Alper with period instruments Held at St. Paul Lutheran, 101 Norway, Berlin Sunday, 4pm - Master Organ Series: Christa Rakich Works of Bach, held at the Randolph Church, Route 2, Randolph Sunday, 7:30pm - Reenactment of a service, complete with sermon, prayers, cantatas, choral works, hymns and service music of an actual service from 1724 which took place at Easter time in Leipzig, Germany. Susan Ferre, conducting, period instruments, original hymns and liturgy. Held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Main & High Streets, Berlin Thursday, September 16, 7pm - George Bozeman, Master builder and organist, Master Organ Series Held at St. Kieran Community Center for the Arts, 155 Emery Street, Berlin. Tickets available at the door. Sunday, October 10, 4pm - David Dahl, Master Organ Series Held at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Main & High Streets, Berlin Thursday, November 4, 7pm - USAF Bay State Winds Clarinet Quartet Held at Gorham Congregational Church, 143 Main Street, Gorham
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, 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. Self-guided Logging Camp Tours. Register Now for WINGZILLA/River Day Competitions WINGZILLA is a BBQ Chicken Wing Cook-Off competition presented in cooperation with the Berlin Fire Department. Additionally, it is a two-person luck-of-the-draw Horseshoe Tournament. Enter your favorite wing recipe or sign up for the horseshoe tournament. For more information, call or email rhuot@tccap.org. Saturday, August 21 - River Day/WINGZILLA! Free admission The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery, open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm and Saturdays (in-season) from 10am-4pm, offers original arts, crafts and gifts. Tuesday-Saturday, 2pm - River Boats Tours Wednesdays, 4pm - City of Berlin Sightseeing Tours These two-hour sightseeing bus tours will provide an opportunity to explore this northernmost City of NH and learn some history. The tour will encompass historically significant locations such as Mount Jasper, a mine and quarries worked by prehistoric New England Native Americans dating back 7,000 years, the world renowned Brown Company Research & Development Buildings, the Russian Church, and ethnic neighborhoods of Berlin. Local historian, Paul “Poof” Tardiff will give details of how the various cultures that settled this city in the late 1800s and early 1900s helped develop its growth during the boom years.
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 (9am-1pm) 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. St. Kieran Arts Center is hosting a new Quilt Raffle to raise funds for 2010 arts events thanks to the generous donation of a queen-size quilt made by members of the Berlin Quilters Guild. The drawing will be held at the Berlin Jazz Concert. Through October 15 - Visual Art Exhibition Series: Daniel Roberge Solo show in diverse media Monday, August 23, 7pm - Celtic Mondays Series: Celtic Colours Showcase The best young and upcoming talent selected from Cape Breton Island's most popular annual Celtic Festival! Singing, fiddling and step dancing with Colin Grant, Dawn & Margie Beaton, Jason Roach with Chrissy Crowley, Rachel Davis, Darren McMulle. In partnership with Skye Theatre in Carthage, Maine, St. Kieran will host the new summer Celtic Mondays Mini-Series, continuing each Monday night in August at 7pm. Bringing in top international bands in Irish, Scottish and Franco traditions, the series will link to selected Maine Celtic Tour partners. Tickets sold at the door on a first-come, first serve basis. Monday, August 30, 7pm - Celtic Mondays Series: Vishten, Franco-Acadian Band Essentially Celtic but with a difference. The songs are French, sung by each band member, alone or in four-part harmony. The band members are accomplished multi-instrumentalists and step-dancers incorporating the fiddle, guitar, accordion, penny-whistle, banjo, mandolin, piano, jaw-harp and bodhran into each performance. Friday, October 22, 4-8pm and Saturday, October 23, 10am-3pm - North Country Quilt Show Sponsored by the Berlin Quilters Guild November 7-December 15 - Visual Art Exhibition Series: North Country Quilt Sampler Selections from the 2010 show
imgallant@hotmail.com egallant@ne.rr.com www.materialgirlsquilts.homestead.com		Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings Monday, August 2, 7pm and Saturday, August 7, 9am Community Room of the St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1607 or 752-3319 or (603) 723-4451 The Berlin Quilters Guild - Material Girls - meets on the first Monday (usually) of each month at St. Kieran. A Sew Day is held on the Saturday following the Monday meeting. All are welcome to join or visit the guild at these meetings. St. Kieran Arts Center is hosting a new Quilt Raffle to raise funds for 2010 arts events thanks to the generous donation of a queen-size quilt made by members of the Berlin Quilters Guild. The Guild is always looking for new members. Plans are currently underway for the North Country Invitational Quilt Show and Exhibition to be held in the Fall 2010 at St. Kieran.
lauralocalworks@gmail.com www.wrencommunity.org		Local Works Berlin Farmers Marketplace Thursdays, through September 16, 3-7pm 52 Main Street, Berlin (603) 723-1004 (information) August 19 - Flower and Vegetable Show at the Berlin Farmers Market Enter your BEST single grown flower or vegetable; all entries must be in by 6:30pm. Entry fee proceeds benefit the Berlin Botanical Gardens. Kids - come decorate a REAL Mr. Potato Head or make a Zucchini Sculpture. Contest for the Best Decorated! Presented by the Coos County Botanical Garden Club. Entertainment during the market, 5-7pm, includes: August 19 - CBC Band Everyone is welcome. New farms & vendors joining all the time. Delicious food served by local restaurants including Libbys' Bistro and White Mountain Cafe. Raw bottled milk from award-winning dairy farm Gray Mist Farm.To participate as a vendor, you only have to be a member of WREN. Even if you are not a vendor and are interested in being a "Friend of WREN" you can learn about volunteer opportunities. For more information feel free to call or email the Berlin Market Coordinator, Laura Jamison. Thursday, August 19, 10am-12:30pm - Do You Have What it Takes to Be an Entrepreneur? What does it take to be successful at starting your own business? What skills do you personally need to develop? This class will help you to start thinking about whether you have the right stuff to make a success of an entrepreneurial venture. Are you curious, innovative, passionate, and creative? Are you optimistic, flexible, confident and persistent? Assess your strengths and weaknesses in this interactive workshop and find out if you are ready to take the next step towards business ownership. Register now! Held at WREN in Berlin.

HAVERHILL AREA (including Bradford, VT)
www.whitemountainbiz.com/gift141b.html emilygtshipman@hotmail.com		Piermont Farmers' Market Tuesdays, June-September, 3pm-7pm Intersection of Route 25 and River Road Piermont (802) 505-0123 Support your neighbors and your community by shopping locally at the Piermont Farmers' Market. Locally produced cheeses, milk, eggs, meat, honey, produce, plants, honey, prepared foods, baked goods, crafts and artwork, cut flowers and much more. Rain or shine. While in Piermont, tour New Hampshire's only Round Barn at 425 Route 10. Guided or self tour of 16-sided round barn built in 1906. Anytime, by appointment or request. (603) 272-9026 or (603) 272-5854.
www.town.haverhill.nh.us/historymainpage.html www.town.haverhill.nh.us/historicalsociet.html		Haverhill Historical Society Events By appointment Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum 58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5978 Wednesday, September 15, 7pm - New Hampshire Towns and the Civil War This talk describes how town governments responded to conflict, how town residents formed non-governmental groups to suppliment what town authorities did, and how towns memorialized local citizens who served in the military. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Jere Daniell (Dartmouth College), free and open to the public. Held at the Ladd Street Schoolhouse, Route 10 & County Road. Contact: John Page, (603) 989-5978
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.
windyridgeorchard@hotmail.com www.windyridgeorchard.com		Windy Ridge Scarecrow Contest Deadline: September 10 Windy Ridge Orchard 1775 Benton Road, North Haverhill (603) 787-6377 Open to individuals, families, businesses, youth groups and organizations. Create a whimsical character and let him 'hang out' at Windy Ridge. Each entry receives a dozen donuts. All entrants need to be in their place by September 10 and remain until October 31, and be supported on their own... stool, stick, bicycle, tractor, etc. Prizes awarded. Please contact us so we can reserve space for your character.
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
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 and Connecticut River Byways Visitor 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. Exhibiting through the month of August - Marine Themes From Around the Globe Monoprints and paintings of marine themes of the United States and abroad by artist Lawrence Forbes-Wolfe. Through August 15 - Accepting submissions for the "First Response" Poetry Contest and the "As You've Never Seen it Before" Photography Competition. The photo competition is open to all non-professional photographers with photographs depicting the town of Haverhill and Piermont, NH or Bradford and Newbury, VT and the abutting townships. Details at the website. Sunday, August 8, 3pm - North Country Chamber Players Concert An ensemble of nationally-recognized musicians from New York, Boston and Los Angeles, NCCP will present J.S. Bach Bash. The concert will be featuring the Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, Sinfonia in F Major for oboe, strings and continuo, among others. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance. Wednesday, August 11, 11am - Patchwork Players presents The Pinocchio Show The Weathervane Theatre's series of traveling productions for children follows the events of the original Collodi tale, Pinocchio, who springs to life from a block of wood follows the adventures of a fox and cat, the Coachmen of Toyland, the Blue Fairy and is eventually swallowed by a great fish. Tickets can be purchased at the door or reserved in advance by calling Alumni Hall. Saturday, August 14, 7pm - Dance to Sweet Jamm Tunes of the '20s, '30s, '40s. BYO beer, wine. Saturday, September 11, 3-5pm - "As You've Never Seen it Before" Photography Competition Awards Ceremony and Exhibit Opening
pabrady63@gmail.com		Vendors Wanted for Haverhill Autumn Festival Saturday, September 11, 10am-4pm Haverhill Commons Route 10 (just south of intersection with Route 25), Haverhill Corner (877) 711-7787 (information) Presented by and for the benefit of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and The Volunteer Center. Enjoy crafts, music, colonial encampment, Haverhill Library Book Sale, poetry readings, photo exhibit, food, Fire Dept and State Police K-9 demonstrations, antiques and activities for all ages. Free parking. Crafters and vendors contact Carol Coon at (603) 989-5543 about a selling space. Presented by and for the benefit of RSVP and the Volunteer Center, serving Grafton and Sullivan Counties with a variety of health, educational, nutritional and home maintenance programs.
		UNH Cooperative Extension Workshops for Adults & Kids Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm Grafton County Complex (in the gazebo next to greenhouse unless otherwise stated) 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill (603) 787-6944 Vegetable Gardening Series All workshops are free and open to the public. You may attend one or all sessions. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact Heather Bryant within 48 hours of the workshop so proper consideration may be given to the request. August 25 - Frost Protection and Winter Crops Learn how to protect your plants from frost and about crops that can be planted in the fall. September 8 - Cover Crops and End of the Year Clean-Up You can start improving next year's growing season right now. Learn how to properly clean up your garden and what crops will help replenish your soil. Growing Places... Created Especially for Kids! These sessions occur at the same time and place as our adult lecture series, so drop your parents off and come have fun with worms, bugs and plants! August 25 - Fiber 2: Spin sheep's wool with carders and drop spindles, learn more about animal fiber, and meet another set of special guests - our own llamas! There's a lot to learn about animal fiber. September 8 - Farm Tour Tour the Grafton County Farm and learn all about everything from piglets, to calves, to vegetables.

LANCASTER & WHITEFIELD AREA
graduals@yahoo.com		Farmers & Crafters Market on Whitefield Common Fridays, 3-6pm On the Common, Whitefield (603) 837-8778 Vegetables, fruits, plants, maple, baked goods, crafts. Rain or shine. All crafters and farmers are more than welcome. Call for more information and/or space.
skylake5@myfairpoint.net		North Country Poetry Workshop Mondays, August 2 & 16, 7pm Weeks Memorial Library Lancaster 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 first and third Monday. For more information, email or call (603) 788-3734.
www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/pdf/10brochures.pdf nhparks@dred.state.nh.us www.nhstateparks.org		Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs Thursdays, 7pm (unless otherwise noted) Great Room at the Summit Lodge, Weeks State Park Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4004 Come early and bring a picnic supper, or climb the Fire Tower for one of the best views north of the notches. Attendance is free and the public is invited to all programs. Call for confirmation of dates and topics. On exhibit through August - Protecting the Forests: The Weeks Act of 1911 The exhibit focuses on the federal act that allowed the national government to purchase private lands for public forests in order to create an eastern National Forest system. New Hampshire’s White Mountains were among the first lands purchased under the Weeks Act, which is of particular importance to New Hampshire because it was named after Congressman John W. Weeks from Lancaster and was vigorously promoted by New Hampshire associations and individuals. Most of the exhibit is also available online at www.plymouth.edu/gallery/weeks-act/116/the-weeks-act-of-1911/. The entire exhibit is currently on display in the Weeks Summit Lodge. August 12 - Irish, Old-time & Bluegrass Concert, presented by Hole in the Hedge Band, and Perseid Meteor Showers, presented by Clare Long at 8:30pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; and warm coat/sweater. August 19 - Coyotes of New England, presented by VINS naturalist August 26 - Eco-photography of New England, presented by Jerry & Marcy Monkman Brief Annual Meeting at 6pm Sunday, September 12, 1-4pm - Wildflower Walk Meet Park Entrance, guided by Sarah Schwaegler
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, August 18, 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
		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.
mkt@weathervanetheatre.org www.weathervanetheatre.org		Weathervane Theatre Summer Schedule Through September 4, almost every night, 8pm Weathervane Theatre Route 3, Whitefield (603) 837-9322 Professional main stage shows in an alternating/rotating calendar that offers a different show almost every night. The 2010 season presents: Bye Bye Birdie, Table Manners, South Pacific, Hair, The Three Musketeers, Ragtime and Twist & Shout: A Beatles Songbook. Sunday, August 22, 7pm - Guitarist Richard Smith & Cellist Julie Adams World-class fingerstyle champion Richard Smith made his debut as age 11 with his hero Chet Atkins, and never looked back. He and cellist Julie Adams make rare northern NH appearance: find out what the critics are cheering about. Tickets at the door or by phoning the box office.
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! - Introductory classes offer a chance to sample a skill, complete a new craft, or just take home a finished piece of creativity. Families, girlfriend groups, visitors to the North Country, etc. may want to join a group or set up their own creative gathering. Check website for a list of suggestions. Exhibiting through July - Randy Ayer of Milan Thursdays, July 29 and August 5, 6-8 pm, OR Sundays, through August 1, 11 am-1 pm - Beginning Pottery Hand building & introduction to the potter's wheel; includes glazing and information about firing. For children, teens and adults Saturdays, July 31 & October 30, 9-10am - 5th Saturday Challenge Unleash your creativity! Buy a bag of fabric, sight unseen, and do with it what you will. Reserve your bag ahead of time. Fifth “naturally occurring” Saturdays. Sunday, August 1, 2-4pm - Red Hat Society Tea, games & camaraderie. First Sunday each month (call to confirm). Mondays, through August 2, 5-7pm - En Plein Air Soft Pastel Take it outside and capture nature as the instructor guides you from observation of the three-dimensional to the flat art paper. Mondays, August 2-30, 6-9pm - Moment in Time: Family Historical Figures Write a story! Carve/construct a figure! Learn more about a member of your family through this creative problem solving process. Wednesday, August 4, 6-8pm - Strip Club Lots of ways to use strips to create quick quilts -- a new method every month or so. Friday, August 6, 5-7pm - First Friday Reception Featuring individual artist or artist groups. Light refreshments & usually live music. Call for show focus. First Friday of each month. Saturday, August 7, 9-10 am - Show and Tell - A free to all free-for-all Mondays, August 9 & 16, 9am-3pm - I Can’t Believe It’s a Sweatshirt Turn a sweatshirt into a stunning jacket, vest or pullover using Gail Abeloe’s sew and shrink/raggedy edge patchwork technique. Bring a lunch. Wednesday, August 11, 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, August 12 & 26, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursdays Bring your art/craft! Help & hope! Second and fourth Thursdays each month. Fridays, August 13, September 10 and October 15, 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 sewing to be done at home) to build four small quilt tops. For beginners through experienced quilters. Bring a lunch. Sunday, August 15, 1-4pm – Necktie Bag Use those old neckties with the great patterns to make a small purse. Monday, August 16, 9-11am - Open Basket Networking Group Bring your basket ideas. Need to have intermediate skills and able to prepare reed. Receive and/or offer help & hope! Usually 3rd Mondays; call to confirm. Wednesdays, August 18 and September 15, 1-3pm Block Techniques: Scraps to You Learn the pattern and possibilities and then proceed on your own to construct the blocks. Then you’ll show your combinations and learn some variations. Thursday, August 19, 6:30-8:30pm – Sewing Techniques A how-to class that will focus on those skills you just never got around to learning. To include couching with ribbons and yarns, pintucks, Madeira applique, zippers, buttonholes. One session each month, on the third Thursday. Call if Interested for Mondays, 6-8pm – Drawing (review & expand beginner skills) 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, Chair Caning, Open Pottery Studio - Once familiar with classroom routines, you are welcome to use the equipment, by appointment.
Info@lancasterfair.com www.lancasterfair.com		140th Annual Lancaster Fair Wednesday-Monday, September 1-6 US Route 3, Lancaster (603) 788-4531 A country fair feel and setting with livestock competitions, agricultural exhibits, a midway, games, and the country band Restless Heart performs. Events include Little Miss Lancaster Fair Crowning, Demolition Derby, Pig Scramble, Fireman's Muster and Rodeo.
townmanager@lancasternh.org		Lancaster Farmers' Market Saturdays, June-December, 9am-12noon Centennial Park Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3391 Jewelry, wool, herbalist, goats' milk soap, quilter, artist, fresh local produce, certified organic produce, baked goods, pestos, jellies, jams, cut flowers, plants, honey, berries, photography, embroidered pillows, wood work, basketmaker, meats (beef, pork, lamb). Rain or shine. November-December markets are the 1st & 3rd Saturdays in the Lancaster Town Hall.
The RFP is posted on the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire website: www.aannh.org. For additional information about the Field of Vision conference or the RFP itself, contact Frumie Selchen at AANNH, (603) 323-7302, frumie@aannh.org. info@aannh.org www.aannh.org		Register Now for 2010 Arts in Education Conference October 22-24 AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch Route 302, Bretton Woods "Field of Vision" is the annual statewide conference designed for educators, artists and everyone interested in making the arts basic to the education of all New Hampshire students. The conference, presented by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, with the Arts Alliance and the NH Department of Education as coordinating partners, features national arts education leaders and a variety of hands-on workshops and interdisciplinary arts experiences. Artists, arts educators (music, theatre, dance, poetry/writing, film, visual arts) and New Hampshire Arts in Education Roster Artists who are interested in presenting at the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts’ Fall Arts in Education Conference, Field of Vision, are encouraged to submit proposals for workshops. We will be selecting 7-10 workshop presenters; workshops will be 2 or 4 hours long. For registration information, visit the website. Contact Catherine O’Brian, NHSCA Arts in Education Coordinator, at catherine.r.obrian@dcr.nh.gov or (603) 271-0795.
http://mountwashingtonresort.blogspot.com/ sboone@mountwashingtonresort.com www.omnimountwashingtonresort.com		Happenings at The Omni Mount Washington Resort Ongoing The Omni Mount Washington Resort Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8989 or (800) 314-1752 Tuesdays, 9pm - Summer Music Series: Jazz Night in the Princess Lounge August 17 - Chris Humphrey August 24 - Frank and Tori Caruso August 31 - David Latulippe September 7 - Brad Terry Thursdays, 8:30pm - Summer Lecture Series in the Conservatory August 19 - Nigel Manley, from The Rocks Estate, presents Moose, Deer, Bear and More August 28 - Christopher Daley presents Roaring '20s Experience September 2 - Quincy Whitney presents Hidden History of New Hampshire Saturdays, 8:30pm - Summer Music Series: Chamber Music in the Conservatory August 21 - George Lopez September 4 - Kevin Chen and Mila Filatova Saturday, August 28 -Jazz Brunch Indulge your senses as you listen to the sounds of the 1920s, gaze upon our beautiful brunch buffet and tantalize your pallet with the sweet and savory flavors that are laid upon you. Saturday, September 25, 10am - Fiddlehikers A talented group of student string players from Mansfield Middle School, who perform traditional American and European country fiddle music throughout Connecticut and New England. Their program is an entertaining mix of music, commentary, and poetry centered around a repertoire of old time country tunes. Join them as they rosin up their bows and get your toes tapping. Most nights, 9pm-12midnight - The Cave Evening Entertainment August 20, 21 & 22 - Rocky Mountain Trio August 23 - Plan B August 24, 27 & 28 - McClenathan Brothers Daily, 10am & 3pm - Historic Hotel Tour Learn about the fascinating history of The Omni Mount Washington Resort. Meet at the Grandfather Clock in the Great Hall. Complimentary.
info@aannh.org www.aannh.org		Movement/Dance Workshop for Healthcare Professionals Friday, September 10, 1-3pm The Morrison 6 Terrace Street, Whitefield (603) 323-7302 (info) Dancer and movement educator Jeanne Limmer, who is spending a four-day residency at The Morrison as part of our partnership with the nursing home, will hold a movement workshop. Jeanne will share simple movement techniques that can be used to create well-being, even for those whose range of motion is severely limited, such as those who are bedridden or wheelchair-bound. Participants will leave with easy-to-use techniques for incorporating movement and gesture in their interactions with their residents or loved ones. No prior dance experience is necessary. Nursing home and hospital staff (including activities directors), hospice volunteers, staff from assisted living facilities and adult daycare programs, family members and those who work with very ill and bedridden seniors are invited to take part, as are community members. The cost is $10 and professional development credits are available. Call or email to register. Presented by the Arts Alliance of Northern NH, with partial funding for the project from the Arts in Health Care program of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

LINCOLN & WOODSTOCK AREA (including Waterville Valley)
relax@woodstockinnnh.com www.woodstockinnnh.com		Woodstock Station Live Entertainment Thursdays (July & August), 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.
Ride@HoboRR.com info@believeinbooks.org www.believeinbooks.org		Believe in Books: Storybook Sundays Sundays, through September 5, 12noon & 2pm Hobo Railroad 64 Railroad Street, Lincoln 603) 745-2135 Believe In Books Literacy Foundation has partnered again with the HOBO Railroad. Bring the family to meet your favorite storybook characters and enjoy book readings. Special guests for the 2010 season include Curious George, Cat in the Hat and others! For a complete program schedule, visit www.hoborr.com Volunteers Needed - Join us to read to the group of children and their families boarding the HOBO Railroad. Read for one train ride or stay for the entire day with some of your favorite storybook characters. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Ben at the HOBO Railroad or email Ride@HoboRR.com.
www.lincolnwoodstock.com/events/farmersmarket.php ciderhouse04@hotmail.com www.lincolnwoodstock.com		Lincoln Village Farmers' Market Saturdays, through September 25, 2-5pm Lincoln Village Shops Main Street, Lincoln (603) 348-7541 Discover a wonderful selection of locally-grown, raised and produced fruits, vegetables, plants, natural products, meats, eggs, fresh baked goods, honey, NH maple syrup, preserves, jams, jellies and specialty foods - all representing the best of New Hampshire’s countryside - direct to you from local farmers, businesses and entrepreneurs. Come and meet local growers and artisans.
alyssa@lincolnwoodstock.com www.lincolnwoodstock.com		Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Happenings Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Lin-Wood Chamber Office & Welcome Center 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 be auctioned off this November, with the proceeds to benefit the Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. Saturday & Sunday, September 4 & 5, 2pm & 5:30pm - Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions Show These magnificent animals performed annually in Lincoln many years ago and are now on their way back, by popular demand to perform at the Kancamagus Recreation Center, just off Main Street in Lincoln. General admission tickets are available for purchase in advance and at the door.
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.
ebeard@thereycenter.org www.facebook.com/reycenter programs@thereycenter.org www.thereycenter.org		Rey Center and Curious George Cottage Activities Schedule Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-5pm Margret and H.A. Rey Center, 37 Village Road, 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. Rey Center has numerous volunteer opportunities - please call for more information. Admission is by donation. Please preregister for events. Friday, September 3, 8-9pm - The History of Women in Photography A presentation by famed photo editor and author, Vicki Goldberg. She is well known for her cogent and perceptive writing, which is regularly featured in such national publications as the New York Times, American Photographer and Vanity Fair. Her lecture will help us celebrate the latest exhibit in the Rey Center Gallery: "Face to Face" featuring photographic portraits by Chehalis Hegner and Cig Harvey, which opens on September 5. Saturday, September 4, 10am (Tots) & 2:30pm (Kids) - Curious Tots & Curious Kids Children ages 3-5 will enjoy Curious Tots, a fun, weekly program designed for young ones to explore the natural world through hands-on activities, stories, songs and crafts. Children ages 6+ will love Curious Kids, an outdoor exploration program for families. Each week we'll discover a new place, like a forest, meadow, pond or stream. Saturday, September 4, 9-11pm - Astronomy & Stargazing with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Join a Discovery Center educator to learn about current celestial events and objects in the night sky. We will begin with an indoor presentation and then, weather permitting, head outside to set-up telescopes to view stars, planets, galaxies and more. Adults and families with children ages 8+. Sunday, September 5, 9am-12noon - Walk-Talk: Beaver Pond Prowl Join the Rey Center's Education Associate, Jeremy Phillips, on an exploration of our local beaver ponds. We will start inside with a short presentation then head outdoors to learn about these amazing animals, the natural communities that they create, and the "life" cycle of the ponds. Beavers create habitats for many living creatures so bring binoculars and bug spray if desired, along with rubber boots or shoes that can get muddy, and a water bottle. Adults and families with children ages 8+. Advance registration requested. Sunday, September 5, 7-9pm - Art Gallery Opening Reception: Face to Face The Rey Center's newest group show "focuses" on portraits in photography as an art form. Featuring black and white portraits by photographer Chehalis Hegner, and vividly colorful ones by photographer Cig Harvey, it demonstrates a range of faces and moods. Artists will be present to answer questions. Refreshments will be served. No charge to attend; donations welcome. Exhibit is on display through October 10. 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. Following story time we will make Curious George and other seasonal crafts that children can take home. 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. Held at the Rey Center. To register or for more information call or email programs@thereycenter.org.
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. Thursday, August 5, 7pm - Caesar: The Man from Venus Meet Caesar as he grows up in a Rome that is recovering from one civil war and headed for another. Meet the powerful women in his life who help him achieve his destiny: his mother Aurelia, his aunt Julia, his wives and his great love Servilia. We watch his rise to power in Rome, his great adventures, his time in Gaul and finally, after he crosses the Rubicon, his war with Pompey that will leave him the most powerful man in the world. Here is your opportunity to ask the great man the questions of his time and how they relate to ours. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Sebastian Lockwood, free and open to the public. Contact: Carol Riley
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, parents and childcare givers. Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Cultured Purls Knitting Circle All levels are welcome and instruction is available.
library@lincolnnh.org moosilpl@roadrunner.com www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/		Moosilauke Public Library Events & Activities North Woodstock Town Office Building Lost River Road, Woodstock (603) 459-9971 or (603) 745-8159 Monday, August 16, 7pm - Sennett, Chaplin, Keaton and the Art of Silent Film Comedy Presented by Patrick D. Anderson, Colby-Sawyer College. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. This program is sponsored through a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. For information, contact Ruth Ballmer 745-9971 Thursdays, 4-9pm - Family History Night Have you always wanted to trace your family history, but didn't know where to begin? Have you started a genealogy of your family but reached a dead end here and there? Come on in, maybe we can help! Saturdays, 10am - Story and Craft All ages welcome
www.waterville.com www.waterville.com/summer/events.asp		Waterville Valley Entertainment & Concerts in Town Square Saturdays (unless otherwise noted) Town Square Village Road, Waterville Valley (603) 236-8175 Free performances (unless otherwise noted), open to the public August 7, 5:30-8:30pm - Tom Robinson Jazz Trio August 14, 5:30-8:30pm - Sole City September 4, 5:30-8:30pm - Resonant Soul Sunday, September 5 - Eric Grant Band from 11:30am-2:30pm, and Grinning Lizards from 5:30-8:30pm
http://forum.lincolnwoodstock.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1846&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a http://forum.lincolnwoodstock.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1844#p2352 my3sons5@roadrunner.com www.lincolnwoodstock.com		Wicked Witches of Woodstock's Annual Haunted Hayride Saturday, October 16, 7-9:30pm (Rain Date - October 23) Woodstock (603) 745-3216 Haunters Wanted for the Haunted Hayride The Wicked Witches of Woodstock want your help for the biggest fundraiser of the year & a chance at the “Best Haunt” prize money! Must sign up by October 3. All proceeds benefit the Woodstock Fire Department. For more info, call or email Anne Englert.
info@truantstaverne.com www.truantstaverne.com		Live Entertainment at Truants Taverne Truants Taverne 96 Main Street, North Woodstock (603) 745-2239 Live entertainment Friday nights in the downstairs lounge July 30 - Stas, The Player Sundays, 9pm - Karaoke
robm@nedisabledsports.org www.NEDisabledSports.org		National Disabled Ski Hall of Fame Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm and Saturday & Sunday, 7:30am-4pm New England Disabled Sports Center at Loon Mountain Lincoln (603) 745-6281 x5663 The National Disabled Ski Hall of Fame consists of famed pictures and biographies of the inductees, as well as examples of adaptive equipment used for skiing, and honors achievements in adaptive sports over the last 40 years. Saturday, August 7 - NEDS Family Fun Day Come enjoy a day of kayaking, rock wall climbing, Gondola rides, exploring caves and a BBQ. This is a fun-filled family day for all. Call for more details and reservations.

LITTLETON AREA (including Bethlehem, Lisbon & St. Johnsbury, VT)
www.franconianh.org		Summer Concerts on the Dow Saturdays, through August 21 Gazebo on the Dow Field Franconia (603) 991-8925 (Kim) Concerts are free and open to the public. Donations accepted. Bring blanket, friend and enjoy the music. August 7, 10am-4pm - Top Notch Triathlon/Wellness Fair August 21, 6pm - Pot Luck Dinner with Chris Cote Trio September 25 - Pumpkin Festival
marlena1st@aol.com www.bethlehemsynagogue.org		Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Events & Classes Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Synagogue Library 39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem (603) 869-5465 or (603) 823-5537 or 823-7711 Call, email or visit the website for detailed information on all events, classes and activities, which are all open to the public. Registration is required for classes. Saturday, September 4, 5pm - Cultural Film Series at the Colonial Theatre, Bethlehem: A Serious Man In this modern tale from the Academy Award-winning writer/directors Joel and Ethan Coen, loosely adapted from the biblical story of Job, viewers will have many answers as well as questions. Imaginatively exploring questions of faith, familial responsibility, delinquent behavior, dental phenomena, academia, mortality and Judaism - and intersections thereof. Professor Edwin Seroussi of Hebrew University, Jerusalem, will introduce the film. Tickets are available in advance at the Maia Papaya Cafe, Bethlehem, Village Book Store, Littleton, or by reserving online at wwwbethlehemcolonial.org. The next and last film in this year's film series will be Aviva Kempner's film, "Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg," the story of Gertrude Berg, creator, writer, producer and star of "The Goldbergs," on October 2. All events in the BHC Cultural Series are open to the community.
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, August 17, 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 Please call 24 hours in advance if you are bringing 6 or more children to either story time. No other preregistration is necessary. For ages 3, 4 & 5.
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 www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/heritagesociety.html betheritage@roadrunner.com www.bethlehemheritagenh.com		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. Saturday, July 31, 10:30am-3pm - Heritage Day Held at the Gazebo area, with emphasis on re-dedication of the cemetery. The day will include a ghost walk at 11am, cookout 11am to 2pm and re-dedication program at 1pm.
harwrw@aol.com e.sregen@roadrunner.com www.franconianotch.org		Sugar Hill Historic Museum Exhibits & Events Fridays & Saturdays, June-mid October, 11am-3pm Sugar Hill Meeting House Route 117, Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5336 or 823-5275 Exhibits in the Carriage Barn Gallery and Thoma Gallery. Genealogy Library, Cobleigh Tavern Kitchen, Sleigh Shed (Bette Davis Sleigh), Gift Shop. Donations welcome. Special tours by appointment, call 823-8431.
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. Mondays, August 2 & 16, 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. Wednesdays, 7pm - Readings at the Athenaeum Join us for this years series of readings by nationally recognized poets and writers, followed by a reception and book signing. Readings are free and handicapped accessible. This series is supported by The Fund for Poetry. August 4 - Adam Halbur and Ron Padgett Saturday, August 7, 12noon-4pm - Scrabble Club Meets the first Saturday of the month
lisbonmainstreet@roadrunner.com www.lisbonmainstreet.org		Lisbon Farmers Market Saturdays, through October 16, 9am-12noon Just north of the village center North Main Street, Route 302, Lisbon (603) 838-2200 The Lisbon Main Street program hosts the Lisbon Farmers Market. If you are thinking about being a vendor, let us know. Call or email and let us know what your products are, and we’ll send you a registration form.
www.nhcrafts.org/littleton 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 or the Book Store for the latest class schedule or to reserve your place in a class. The schedule is also available online, or email your request to receive updates on our workshop offerings. Any student under 18 will need a parent's signature. Unless noted otherwise, preregistration is required for all classes; full tuition is due at the time of registration. For more information and registration, call Tina Gorman at the school. Gift certificates available. Tuesday & Wednesday, August 24 & 25, 5-6:30pm; Thursday, August 26, 5-5:30pm; Saturday, August 28, 6pm - Ice Cream, You Scream... Participants will design & decorate an ice cream bowl in the clay studio and a spoon in the metal studio. Thursday the bowls will be glazed. On Saturday, we'll open the kiln & celebrate with an ice cream social to test out their handiwork. This workshop is for all ages, so bring the whole family, and take home a set of personal & original "ice cream ware." Thursdays, through August 26, 6-9pm - Guided Open Session: Metal Studio Jean Matray meets weekly with students to work independently on their projects, advising on design & technical issues. New topics of interest will be suggested for the group to learn as a whole, including bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges, moving parts, cold connections and etching. Students are encouraged to discuss projects & learn from one another, as well as from the instructor. Prerequisite: Jewelry Fundamentals or equivalent. Friday, August 27, 6-8pm - Final Friday Night Out! with Tina Gorman Has the month gotten away from you & it seems you haven't had a moment to yourself? Make a commitment to get your creative juices flowing while socializing with other creative people. Forget preconceived ideas of what art "should" be by exploring drawing, collage & fibers in unconventional ways. There will be a project in a different medium each week & all supplies are included Invite a friend (or several) to join you. Bring a beverage & snack/dessert to share. Saturday, August 28 - Free Student Show Potluck & Ice Cream Social A Student Show will be on display in the Studio School during this community event. Beginning at 5pm, families are encouraged to bring a dish to pass and their choice of meat/poultry/veggie for grilling. At 6pm, we will have a kiln opening in the clay studio. See the wonder of the glaze process, while a kiln is unloaded with still warm pieces. Students who made ice cream bowls and spoons will use their new "wares" to eat some ice cream that will be provided to all in attendance. Bring your family and friends to see all that is going on at the Littleton Studio School. Monday-Friday, August 30-September 3 and Friday, September 10, 1-4pm - Guided Clay Intensive with Alison Dodd This concentrated clay week is for students interested in focusing on a technique or project in hand-building or throwing: the perfect teapot, for example. This is an opportunity to learn from Alison and explore the possibilities that a focused intensive provides. Students return the following week for a glazing session. Saturday, September 11, 10am-12noon - Free Figure Carving Demonstration: Creating a Moment In Time Sara Glines will share several of her figure carvings, which capture a moment in time in her family history. She will discuss her creative process, which includes examining history, researching and interviewing people, strengthening writing skills, and connecting with the creative art process. Participants can receive a discount towards the "Family History Figure Carving Workshop" (see below). ravinehousestore.com Mondays, through September 13, 9-10am - Mommy & Me Preschool Projects Late Summer/Fall Projects with Tina Gorman This is a time for moms to socialize with other moms while helping their preschoolers (ages 3-6) complete special craft projects each week. Babies are welcome to watch their brothers & sisters at work. Mondays, September 13-October 25, 6-8:30pm - Introduction to Drawing with Kristine Lingle Explore the fundamentals of drawing, including concepts, techniques and materials. Lessons will focus on line, shape, value, proportion, composition and perspective. Subject matter includes landscape, still life and portraiture. Students will learn to use a variety of materials, including graphite, charcoal and ink. Appropriate for beginners and experienced students who want to improve their skills. paintinginpajamas.blogspot.com Tuesdays, September 14-October 19, 9am-12noon - Beginning Throwing with Lilias Ide Lilias will teach the basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Students will work on the wheel for five-weeks, with the final class devoted to glazing. Tuesdays & Fridays, September 14, 17, 21 & 24, 6-9pm - Family History Figure Carving with Sara Glines Each participant will select a member of their family and collect information about this person, including a photograph to use in creating a carved image of this person during "a moment in time." Students will have homework after each session to help complete their projects, and will be encouraged to share their ancestral stories at the end of the workshop. ravinehousestore.com Wednesdays, September 15-October 20, 1-4pm OR Thursdays, September 16-October 21, 1-4pm OR 6-9pm - Throwing on the Wheel with Alison Dodd Alison works with all experience levels, from beginners to those who want to improve their throwing skills or to focus on aspects of form or surface design. No clay experience necessary. Wednesdays & Thursdays, September 15, 16, 22 & 23, 6-8pm - Mosaic Table with Eileen Alexander Turn a small table & bits of recycled china into a lively, decorative mosaic table. Bring an 18-24" table (used, found or inexpensively purchased); all other materials are supplied. Students are encouraged to bring favorite dishes to incorporate into their projects. No experience necessary. Thursdays, September 16-October 21, 6-9pm - Jewelry Fundamentals with Joe DeRobertis Explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, forming, filing & texturing metal using stamps & hammers. Learn techniques for finishing metalwork manually & using a flex shaft, & apply these to specific jewelry projects such as rings, bracelets or earrings. This class can be taken repeatedly as students continue to develop skills & personal styles. Sundays, 10am-1pm; Mondays, 6-9pm; Tuesdays, 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. By appointment - Metal 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, August 12, 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.
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 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. 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. Friday, August 13, 5-7pm - Summer Gallery Walk Nights Sundays, November-March, 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.
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 Monday-Friday, July & August, 9-11am - Destination: Discovery! Your inroad to understanding the nature of our world. Our talented team of young naturalists reveal the secrets of botany, biology, geology and other subjects at our Discovery Desk. Monday-Friday, 11am & 1:30pm and Saturday & Sunday, 1:30pm - Planetarium Programs: Summertime Stargazing Let us be your personal guides to the galaxy in Vermont's only public planetarium!
info@littletonmainstreet.org rtaylor@ncia.net www.littletonmainstreet.org		Littleton Farmers Market - Food, Crafts, Entertainment Sundays, through October 10, 10am-1pm South bank of the Ammonoosuc River Littleton (603) 444-2553 or (603) 616-7959 Farmers (including certified organic growers), craftspeople and food vendors. Locally made handcrafts are also abundant at the market, from fine furniture to jewelry, pottery, fabric and fiber products. Entertainment will be a regular feature of the market throughout the season. The best access to the market is from Mill Street where there is plenty of free parking. Customers can reach the market by crossing the covered pedestrian bridge. Limited parking is available around the Senior Center, off Cottage Street, on River Glen Lane.
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/events.php bethlehemconcerts@gmail.com www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com		Bethlehem Gazebo Park Free Summer Concerts Sundays, 6-8pm Gazebo Park at Town Common Corner of Main and Prospect Streets, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957 Town of Bethlehem sponsors a free concert series at the town gazebo. Bring blankets or chairs; rain or shine. Pack a picnic, bring the family. Refreshments available for sale along with a 50/50 raffle. August 1 - Parker Hill Road - bluegrass, to modern pop August 8 - Western Swingtones - 5-piece cowboy jazz unit features fiddle, steel guitar, mandolin, harmony vocals, hot instrumental breaks and syncopated rhythms August 15 - Paul White - Sinatra, Darrin, big band August 22 - Berlin Jazz Band - swing & big band August 29 - Black Brook Band - traditional & new country September 5 - Mark Shelton - '50s, '60s, rock, sock hop
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 picnic sites. Wednesday, August 25, 7pm - Program: New Hampshire Heritage Trail at Bretzfelder Park. The Heritage Trail runs from the Canadian border to Massachusetts for 230 miles. In Bethlehem, the trail winds through wooded areas and the center of town – passing Heritage Trail markers for the Caddy Memorial and the Maplewood Casino – before reaching Bretzfelder Park. The Heritage Trail also runs through Franconia, Whitefield and Lancaster. Tanya Tellman, chair of the Bretzfelder Park Committee, and other committee members will share information about the Heritage Trail and lead a nature walk along the section of the trail that passes through Bretzfelder Park. Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29 - New Hampshire's Passport to Local Farms Weekend Whether they're growing vegetables, raising meat animals, or producing Christmas trees, NH farmers are an integral part of the local landscape and economy. Visitors are invited to tour The Rocks' Christmas tree plantation, take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the picturesque property, and explore the New Hampshire Maple Experience for a virtual tour of the maple sugaring process and a visit to the maple museum. Nearly 60 NH farms are participating in the weekend, which includes interactive visits to farms, where guests will be able to have their "passports" stamped and be eligible for a prize drawing in September.
www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/lisbon.php cherzig@together.net andreamfitz@hotmail.com		Lisbon Area Historical Society By appointment 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.
colonial@ncia.net www.BethlehemColonial.org		Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre Colonial Theatre Main Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 Friday-Tuesday 7:30pm, Wednesday 5:30pm (2 for 1 Early Bird Special) - Feature Films Check website for film descriptions. August 27-September 1 & September 3-8 -The Girl Who Played With Fire September 10-15 - Solitary Man Thursday, September 2, 8pm - Music on The Side: Laslo Cameo Formed by Leslie Campos (vocals, violin & acoustic guitar) and Randy Bulpin (guitar & vocals), Laslo Cameo represents a unique blend of world cultures. Tickets at the door; weather permitting. Saturday, September 4, 5pm - Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Cultural Film Series: A Serious Man Based on the biblical story of Job, this black comedy set in 1967 is centered on Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern professor who watches his life unravel when his wife prepares to leave him because his inept brother won't move out of the house. Professor Edwin Seroussi of Hebrew University, Jerusalem, will introduce the film. Tickets are available in advance at the Maia Papaya Cafe, Bethlehem, Village Book Store, Littleton, or by reserving online at wwwbethlehemcolonial.org. The next and last film in this year's film series will be Aviva Kempner's film, "Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg," the story of Gertrude Berg, creator, writer, producer and star of "The Goldbergs," on October 2. All events in the BHC Cultural Series are open to the community. Thursday, September 9, 7:30pm - White Mountain Film Society presents Tampopo http://bethlehemcolonial.org/pdf/wmfs_poster.pdf Sunday, September 12, 6pm - Farm Dinner & a Movie: Fresh The Cold Mountain CafÃ©, Meadowstone Farm and the Colonial Theatre are partnering to create an evening celebrating Bethlehem's local food and culture. Make a reservation for a meal from a special menu prepared by the Cold Mountain CafÃ© with natural, chemical-free and humanely grown meat and produce from the Meadowstone Farm. Your reservation includes free admission to a movie at the Colonial Theater. There will be two seatings for this dinner, 5:30 and 7:30 pm. If you would like to see the movie Fresh, be sure to reserve your dinner for the later seating. To make your reservation, call the Cold Mountain CafÃ© at (603) 869-2500. Saturday, September 25, 8pm - Live at the Colonial Anais Mitchell performs her original folk opera Hadestown, re-imagining the ancient Greek myth of the poet Orpheus and his doomed quest to rescue his wife Eurydice from the underworld. It's Indie rock mixed with Dixieland. It's Homer's Odyssey as performed by Pink Floyd.
frost@frostplace.org www.frostplace.org		The Frost Place Museum Wednesday-Monday, July 1-October 11, 1-5pm The Frost Place Museum Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 A museum and poetry center at Robert Frost's former homestead, which sits on a quiet north-country lane with a spectacular view of the White Mountains. August 8-13 - The Frost Place Advanced Seminar Poetry readings are held at 8pm in the Henry Holt Barn at the Frost Place. All readings are free and open to the public. August 9 - Readings of Favorite Poems August 10 - Fred Marchant August 11 - Jeanne Marie Beaumont & Adam Halbur, Resident Poet 2010 August 12 - Gray Jacobik August 13 - Seminar Participants Read
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 2011 Main Street & 22 Park Avenue, Bethlehem (603) 869-3100 or 869-9736 Dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods, the Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network's mission is to inspire, create and connect through economic, educational, personal and community development. 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. Mosaic Flower Pot Project Needs Dishes Drop off your tired, broken, chipped or unused dishes, cups, bowls and platters at WREN. With mosaic artist Eileen Alexander's help, we're going to mosaic the large outdoor flower pot at the Local Works marketplace using recycled china pieces. Dishes can be broken or chipped, but should be clean. We especially need old flowered china pieces, along with solid colored dishes as well as letters - ceramic letters, scrabble tiles, etc. Exhibiting through September 7: "Natural Lines" - Photographic images of nature by Frank Kaczmarek and "Still Potting" - Functional ceramics by Virginia Kirschner. Saturdays, September 2-October 30, 8:30-10am - Saturday Yoga Fundamentals The basics of Vinyasa/flowing yoga including Sun Salutations, breath, graceful movement and fluid transitions between poses. Learn how to turn this yoga workout into a moving meditation where you can develop the strength, balance and flexibility of your mind, body and spirit. Class size will be limited; sign up to reserve your space. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Classes can be taken as a series or independently. Call Katrine at (603) 823-7441 to sign up or ask any questions. Friday, September 10, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: The Terri and Marnie Show Watercolor and gouache landscape paintings by Terri Brooks and Marnie Cobbs. The public is invited to view the work and meet the artists. Free. Exhibiting through October 4. Tuesday, September 21, 9:30am-12:30pm - Introduction to E-Marketing with Veronica Francis If you are just starting out with web marketing and are unsure of the best tools to use, this class will review the process of starting a website, from domain names to social media networks. Topics include: domain names, hosting, web design tips, e-commerce options, social media and search engine optimization techniques. A great overview of the web marketing process. Thursday, September 23, 12noon-1pm - Brown Bag Lunch Series With a short, informal talk the speaker and lots of time for introductions and discussion, a brown bag lunch is a great way to break up your day. Betsy Gemmecke of Granite State College will discuss the advantages of furthering your education locally at this well-known New Hampshire Institution. Bag up your lunch and come to WREN. Brown Bag Lunches are the third Thursday of each month. Thursday, September 23, 5:30-7pm - Whats Hot on the Web with Veronica Francis A lively review of the latest trends in web marketing including: video, news feeds, location-based marketing and mobile pages. Stay ahead of your competition by learning some tips for enhancing your web marketing campaign. In Berlin Friday, September 24, 10am-12noon - Marketing With Facebook Making connections has always been essential in making your business grow. Faceook and other social networking sites have become vital platforms for expanding small business. In this workshop we will set up a Facebook account and page 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 Wi-Fi enabled laptop. Also, bring a few photos and your logo on a disk or thumb/jump drive. WREN has a limited number of laptops for student use; please specify when registering if you will need one. Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm - Yoga in the Gallery Fun, strength, flexibility, community, laughter, health, balance, lightness, relaxation, peace, art... Wellness at Work Yoga. All levels are welcomed. Join anytime; walk-ins welcome. Mats will be provided for your first class; wear close-fitting comfortable clothes. Call Katrine for fee schedule. (603) 823-7441. Saturdays, 9am-2pm - Local Works Farmers Market Farm-grown veggies, fresh bread and baked goods, eggs, maple syrup and more, including a host of local crafters and artisans. Live entertainment. Omelets cooked to order. Vendors still being accepted. If you are interested in selling at either (Berlin too) or both markets. For more information, email localsworks08@gmail.com or call Heather Harvey at WREN.
heritagemuseum@myfairpoint.net www.franconianh.org		Franconia Area Heritage Council Exhibits & Events Fridays & Saturdays, Memorial Day Weekend to Halloween, 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.
friendsobpl@aol.com 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.
lisbonmainstreet@roadrunner.com www.lisbonmainstreet.org		Lisbon Main Street Happenings Lisbon Railroad Station 25 Central Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2200 Is it too soon to start thinking about Halloween? No! Lisbon Main Street’s Farmers Market will be the site of a Scarecrow Contest during the Lisbon Arts Festival organized by the Lisbon Arts Gallery on October 9. We’ll have hay, clothes and frames. You supply the talent and ideas and we’ll supply the judges. When we’re done, the scarecrows will be used to decorate downtown for October! We’re looking for donations of hay and old clothes. If you have suitable old clothes to donate for the fun, let us know. Please do not bring them to the RR station. We’ll arrange a time and place for drop off. Tuesday, September 14, 8-9:30am - Coffee with CONFR: Recognition and Support of Quality Volunteers-Bring Your Stories 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: Ruth Taylor, Lisbon Main Street
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. Mondays, 1pm - Yoga Tuesdays, 1pm - Game Day
www.nhnonprofits.org/trainingdetails.cfm?ID=649 info@nhnonprofits.org www.nhnonprofits.org		Good Governance, Brilliant Boards Thursday, September 16, 9am-12noon Littleton Community Center 120 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-5711 or (603) 225-1947 (workshop information) You Can't Have One Without the Other Good Governance is increasingly acknowledged as a key component of Brilliant Boards, but in the day-to-day realities that come with just making a board work, what does good governance look like? What exactly are boards doing when they are governing well — and, just as importantly, what are they not doing? In this workshop, our panel of board members and chief executives will help participants unravel “good governance” into plain language and everyday practices that boards of every size and at every stage of development can adopt — and start using — as soon as their next board meeting. Panelists: Christine Latulip, Board Chair, Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust Peter Powell, Peter Powell Real Estate, Nonprofit Board Member Don Wharton, Board Chair, Society for the Protection of NH Forests
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/.
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 at Cannon Fridays, 9pm Cannon Mountain View Tavern Route 18/Main Street, Franconia (800) 823-9577
info@littletoncoop.org www.littletoncoop.org		Cooking Classes, Cheese Tasting & Other Events at The Co-op Hours: Daily, 8am-8pm (closed on Christmas Day) Littleton Food Co-op Corner of Cottage Street & Route 302, Littleton (603) 444-2800 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.
tamar@innertruthmassage.com www.innertruthmassage.com		Open House with Live Music & Motivational Speaker Inner Truth Massage 74 Cottage Street, Littleton (603) 616-2828 Tuesday, August 24, 5-7pm - Open House Enjoy live music by Rob Thomas, free chair massage, cheese party hosted by Cheese Louise, complimentary wine, fabulous motivational speaker and door prizes galore and more! Meet guest practitioners and learn about upcoming workshops and events. Sunday, September 12 - Inner Truth Wellness Day Full-day workshop at the new Inner Truth space! Join Tamar Smookler, Sybil Carey and Leah Carey for a full day of relaxation and fun. www.leahcarey.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=167
erakuzneskus@msn.com		Open Mic Night in Lisbon Saturdays, 7-9pm All Good Foods Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-6800 Just show up and get on the list or call for information. Live recording available.

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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).
pr@remickmuseum.org www.remickmuseum.org		Remick Museum Exhibit: Art of Homesteading Through April, 2011 Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117 Explore over 200 years of self-sustained living as we preserve the agricultural way of life in New Hampshire. This exhibit illustrates the history of homesteading, including tools, craftspeople and traditions that helped to build this country and whom have given us the freedoms we enjoy today. And don't miss the Art of Homesteading on Saturday, August 14. Following an auction from 8:30-11am, enjoy the Art of Homesteading Fair from 11am-3pm. The Museum will be auctioning a range of eclectic antique items including, frames, art, milk house and farm equipment, woodstoves, milk boxes, baskets, antique yard décor items, weathervanes, crock jugs, china, collector bottles, ringer washing machines and much more. Live old time music with the Lakes Region Chords men, local craft makers, demonstrations, Kids crafts, old time fare including, potato salad, hamburgers, hot dogs, lemon balm lemonade, and blueberry buckle. Museum open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays, with a guided tour at 2:30pm. Daily wagon rides during the summer, led by our own Belgian horses.
info@remickmuseum.org www.remickmuseum.org		Remick Museum hosts Historic Tea Saturday, September 11, 3pm Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Captain Enoch Remick House 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117 Tea attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of teas; hot mulled cider will also be served as well. Enjoy traditional tea sandwiches, sweets and cakes. The staff will share glimpses of tea history from tea etiquette, uses and more along with a tour of the Captain Enoch Remick House. Each party will enjoy their own beautifully decorated table with vintage tea cups and settings from the Remick Museum collection. You're welcome to dress up for this occasion or comfortably! Each visitor will leave with their own free tea gift bag. Please call to make a reservation, as seats fill quickly. Museum open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays, with a guided tour at 2:30pm. Daily wagon rides during the summer, led by our own Belgian horses.
whitneycommunitycenter@gmail.com www.jacksongrammar.org		Whitney Community Center Events & Opportunities Whitney Community Center & Jackson Grammar School Route 16A, Jackson (603) 383-6861 The facility offers many options and spaces for public use. There is a large, multipurpose Main Hall with a stage and seating up to 250. The bright Art Room has 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 gas stove and countertop space, with a pass through into the Main Hall. Detailed information and availability can be found on the Grammar School's website. Handicap accessible. Wednesday , September 8, 7pm - Narrated Slide Show: India - Forts, Palaces, Festivals and Ceremonies Baltimore photographer Maria Drumm, mother of Jackson resident Edith Houlihan, will present the second travelogue in her World Tour series. India has a magic all its own. Its culture, architecture and food are a blend of Hindu, Islamic, Persian and European influences created over a period of a thousand years. There is no place on earth that is as colorful, has as many festival days and has such contrasts in the way that people live as the great subcontinent. Peek into the rural life in India, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, and join the sunrise exercises of devotees as we experience this changing and dynamic culture. The event is open to all, and best suited for ages 12 yrs and older. Tuesdays, 6pm and Fridays, 9am - Zumba Classes 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. Bring plenty of water. Bring a friend to Zumba as a "newbie" and receive your next class free. For information call (978) 790-3375 or email dottiaiello@aol.com.
curator@remickmuseum.org www.remickmuseum.org		Remick Genealogy Workshops Monday, August 2, 1-3pm (first Monday each month) Wednesday, August 4, 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. An initial registration fee provides a starter packet with forms and charts. 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 number 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 some knowledge of the language) from 11:40am-12:40pm. Cost is $10 per person per class. Classes are ongoing and new people can join anytime. If interested, please email rdeveli@roadrunner.com.
www.facebook.com/NorthConwayLibrary 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 Volunteers are needed for shelving books, processing new books, reading and organizing the shelves, assisting with circulation desk duties, and for helping with the scheduling of the patron computers. Friday, October 1, 10:30am - TGIF Book 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. The group goes on hiatus from July to September. Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks are available at the Library. In addition, Kill A Watt energy detectors can be checked out.
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, August 14, 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.
brian@northconwaymusicshop.com brian@ncmshop.com service@northconwaymusic.com info@northconwaymusic.com www.NorthConwayMusicShop.com		North Conway Music Shop Workshops & Events North Conway Music Shop Route 16 (just north of village), North Conway (603) 356-3562 Workshops, jam sessions, master classes and more. We need your ideas and requests. Call or email and tell us what interests you. Want to play? Want to learn? Want to teach? YouTube Video Contest Submit a video of yourself using a piece of gear that you purchased from the Music Shop. It could be a saxophone, a guitar pedal, a piece of sheet music, a particularly awesome pick or just about anything else. Each month, the submitted video with the greatest number of views will win a $50 North Conway Music gift card, and will be featured on the home page of our website. Contest runs monthly. Submit your entry to brian@northconwaymusic.com or visit the website. World Is Never Quiet - A blog featuring writing on music, much of which is specific to the Mount Washington Valley. http://northconwaymusicblog.blogspot.com/ Upcoming workshops: Didgeridoo clinic, Fix your own guitar, Hand drumming workshop, Repairing your woodwind and brass instrument
www.theaterinthewood.org www.polarexpress.org 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. If you would like to volunteer for any of the activities or events listed below or future events, please call or email carrie@believeinbooks.org or aimee@believeinbooks.org. Trails in the Wood are open for the season, 7 days a week, 9am-5pm. Enjoy 8K of running, walking & biking trails in the enchanted 100 Acre Wood. Exhibiting in the Theater in the Wood lobby: April Deschenes, August Featured Artist Though printmaking and graphic design are her main focuses, April is also involved in drawing, sculpture and most recently photography. Along with the local artist of the month, artwork from local elementary schools is highlighted. Theater in the Wood Performances (7:30pm): Friday, September 3 - Kenny Neal Blues Band from Louisiana The tasty musical gumbo of swamp-boogie, jazz, R&B and straight-ahead blues all swirl together. Friday, September 10 - The Toughcats Saturday, September 18 - Comedians Bob Gautreau & Steve Macone Friday, September 24 - Cristabel & the Jons Saturday, October 2 - Perkins & Bennett Friday, October 8 - The Claire Lynch Band This summer our Storybook Characters will be at Storyland on Thursdays, Fridays & Mondays. Look for Curious George, Max, Wild Thing and others!
omorrill@conway.lib.nh.us conway.lib.nh.us/calendar/		Conway Public Library Events & Programs Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Wednesday 10am-6:30pm, Friday 12noon-5:30pm & Saturday 10am-5pm Conway Public Library 15 East Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552 August Artist of the Month: Joanna Hunt Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm -Young Adult Group Great food and great fun for grade 6 and older. For details, visit the website or call the Library. August 30 - Exploding Scrapbook Workshop (free program; registration necessary) Monday, August 30, 6pm - Fall Film Series begins with “Carbon Nation” presented by the Sustainability Network. How can global warming boost our economy, promote health and a clean environment and increase national and energy security? The film is free and open to the public. Optional Skype discussion after the screening with director Peter Byck after the screening. Monday, September 6 - Closed for Labor Day Wednesdays, September 7-November 4, 10:30am - Fall Story Time Lots of stories, songs and action rhymes for ages 3 and under. Guests and older siblings are always welcome. No registration necessary. Free & open to all. (no story time sessions before this) Monday, September 13, 6:30-8:30pm - Open Mic Night Poets, writers, acoustic musicians and storytellers are also invited to participate. Just sign up to perform when you arrive. Refreshments served and listeners are very welcome too. 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.
admin@whitemountainphoto.com www.whitemountainphoto.com		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.
music@mountaintopmusic.org 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. Tuesdays, August 17 & 24, 10am - Wind Instrument Exploration, led by Mike Sakash Try flutes, saxophones, trumpets, saxophones and more during these free sessions. You can also meet MTMC's faculty members and learn more about lessons and ensembles offered throughout the year. Thursdays, August 19 & 26, 10am - Strings and Keyboard Exploration, led by Chris Nourse Try violins, violas, cellos and keyboard instruments during these free sessions. Meet MTMC's string and keyboard faculty members and learn more about lessons and ensembles offered throughout the year. Tuesdays, through August 24, 10-11:30am - Tuesday Morning Blues This group playing experience will teach players to improvise over blues forms, in a jazz style. Blues tunes will be taught by ear, and all music theory will be taught by ear as well. Some basic music notation will be used in teaching blues forms. Attendees should have basic playing skills on their instruments, and players of all types of instruments are welcome. Ages: High School & Adult Tuesdays, through August 24 (at MTMC), 10-10:45am - Violin Camp I This camp offers students a chance to play an interesting variety of music in small groups, building technique and ensemble skills. Each session will culminate in a group performance. Students should have 1 to 2 years experience on their instruments. Ages: 7-10 Tuesdays, through August 24, 11-11:45am - 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. Tuesdays, through August 24 (at MTMC), 11-11:45am - Violin Camp II This camp offers students a chance to play an interesting variety of music in small groups, building technique and ensemble skills. Each session will culminate in a group performance. Students should have at least 3 years of experience on their instruments. Ages: 7-10 Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 26, 1:45-2:30pm - Keyboard Kids Students will learn to read music notation, use right and left hands to play familiar songs, and play both in ensemble and alone. Then students will explore more complex skills and begin to learn hand independence. Need some keyboard experience; 2-3 private lessons with Sharon will catch new students up to join the class. For children aged 5-7. Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 26, 2:30-3:15pm - Group Guitar for Kids This group-lesson experience allows students to learn basic guitar technique and play songs together. They learn to read music notation and lay the foundation for further music study. No prior musical experience is necessary. Guitar rentals are available. Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 26, 4-4:45pm (Level I) and 4:45-5:30pm (Level II) - Group Guitar: Levels I and II This group-lesson experience allows students to learn basic guitar technique and play songs together. They learn to read music notation and lay the foundation for further music study. Ages: 12 and up Tuesdays, through August 24, 5:30-6:30pm - Experiences in Music Listening This course provides knowledge and experiences that lead participants to a deeper level of music listening and appreciation. Topics will include style, form, historical periods, and instrumental techniques. In-class listening, live demonstrations, and discussion, will allow students to learn in an engaging and friendly setting. Ages: High School and Adult Tuesdays, through August 24, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers Workshop Lillian Lee-Morse leads this group of singers through exercises designed to promote good vocal technique without intimidating singers. She works with each singer to polish repertoire chosen together with the singer's developmental needs in mind. No music reading or previous music experience necessary. Tuesdays, through August 24, 7-8:30pm - Summer Symphony This enjoyable playing experience allows students to hone their skills playing in a chamber ensemble. Each chamber ensemble will receive a regular coaching from violinist and experienced teacher, Chris Nourse. Ensembles perform at performance potlucks and other community events. Players should be able to read music notation in flat and sharp keys. Ages: High School and Adult Wednesdays, through August 18, 5:30-6:15pm - Folk Band for Beginners Learn to play traditional American folk songs and fiddle tunes on fiddle, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, dulcimer, or autoharp. We'll explore various topics including how to hear chords in a song, how to learn tunes by ear, adding harmonies and creating arrangements. Tunes are taught by ear; however written music can be provided. Ages: 9 and up Wednesdays, through August 25, 5:30-6:30pm - Jazz History: Great Soloists and Composers Through class discussion, live demonstrations, and concert attendance, this class will explore jazz soloists that have had the greatest impact on current jazz styles. Designed for musicians and non-musicians alike, the course will deepen students' appreciation of jazz by exploring the common techniques used in performance and the major stylistic periods that each soloist belongs to. No musical experience is necessary. Ages: High School and Adult Wednesdays, through August 18, 6:30-7:45pm - Community String Band Learn to play traditional Appalachian, Celtic and New England music. Repertoire includes reels, jigs, hornpipes, hoedowns, rags, marches and waltzes. We'll explore the roles of different instruments in a string band and how to create harmonies, accompaniments and arrangements. Tunes are taught by ear, however written music can be provided. Attendees should have basic playing skills on their instruments; class not limited to stringed instruments. This course is on-going through the spring and summer. Students may drop-in any time to join. Ages: 9 and up Thursdays, through August 26, 9:30-10am - 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 August 26, 10:15-11am - 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. Thursdays, through August 26, 4-4:45pm - 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. Thursdays, through August 26, 5:30-6:30pm - Song Writer's Workshop An exciting and creative course that explores many approaches to songwriting. As students create their own songs, they will explore standard song forms, approaches to writing lyrics, basic music theory, rhythmic grooves, the use of drums in composing, and more. Students will take short seed ideas and transform them into complete song material. Ages: High School and Adult Thursdays, through August 26, 7-8:30pm - Jam Band Opportunity for developing musicians to experience improvising and playing in a group. Players of any instrument may attend and Chad will provide piano, bass, and guitar for musicians who do not own their own instruments. The character of the music will be determined by the participants on a particular evening. The Jam Band explores jazz, pop, rock, and other forms of improvisational music. Ages: 8 and up
info@JacksonNHhistory.org www.jacksonnhhistory.org		Jackson Historical Society Programs, Museum, Art Gallery Saturdays, 10am-4pm Jackson Historical Society (located in old Town Hall) Route 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. The Society needs volunteers to serve as docents to guide visitors through the many exhibits at our new home in Jackson's old Town Hall. Instruction classes will be held to assist you. You might even learn of pieces of our history that you were not aware of yourself. 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. River Arts Gallery in the Jackson Historical Society, a cooperative featuring Jackson artists, is exhibiting work for sale. There are openings for two artists who create three dimensional work in any media. Responsibilities include weekend gallery sitting, attendance at monthly meetings, and annual dues. If interested, please refer to the website (www.riverartsgallery.com) or call Kathy on (727) 572-0200. For more information about River Arts Gallery at the Jackson Historical Society, please visit the website or email riverartsjackson@gmail.com. The Society's Annual Art Show and Sale of White Mountain art, books, & memorabilia is scheduled for October 15, 16 & 17 at the Old Town Hall.
dizadb@yahoo.com		Madison Farmers’ Market Tuesdays, 3-6pm Madison Community Market Route 113, Madison (603) 986-8323 Vegetables, fruits, dairy, maple, baked goods, meat, fish. Rain or shine.
www.fryeburgacademy.org/podium/default.aspx?t=121369 boxoffice@fryeburgacademy.org www.fryeburgacademy.org		Eastman Performing Arts Center and Pace Galleries of Art Box Office: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy 745 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME (207) 935-9232 On display through the beginning of February, 2011 - TRELLIS A body of work by Katherine Harman Harding, rooted in garden, landscape, memories of women gardeners and their desire to shape and to share their landscapes. 185 scrolls, measuring 4-9 feet in length, made from combinations of felted wool, cotton and silk fabric, printed, painted, discharged, dyed and appliquéd. The exhibit is part of the Pace Galleries of Art. Summer Performance Series - With something for everyone, from the opera lover, to kids and kids at heart. You will find the listing of our Monday Night Classic film series on the website. Many of these classic films include intermissions, with snacks available in our beautiful lobby. Fans of the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD summer Encore Series, with some of this past season's operas such as Carmen and Turandot returning, and being joined by some exciting favorites like La Bohème. The Oxford House Inn prepares gourmet picnic dinners with 48 hours advance reservation, which will be served on the Center's patio prior to the show. The operas are all on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30pm, dinner at 5:30pm. The complete listing of operas and dinner menus are available on the website. Friday, August 20, 7:30pm - Classical pianist Michael Fennelly, joined by special guest, lyric soprano Megan Weston. Following his sold-out recital debut in Carnegie’s Weill Hall, pianist Michael Fennelly has toured the world with an array of dynamic programs. Saturday, August 21, 1-3pm - Art Show Reception "Canvassing the White Mountains: 1834-1954" - forty stunning White Mountain paintings on loan from a private collection. The reception, with light refreshments, will be followed by a walk-through talk by the collector. Exhibiting through November 5 at the Pace Galleries of Art on the campus of Fryeburg Academy, Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm, or by appointment. White Mountain Musical Arts brings the Bach Festival to Fryeburg Academy the weekend of August 27-29 Saturday, September 11, 8pm - Chris Duarte CD Release Show One of the most essential players to have emerged from the Austin, Texas blues scene, Chris has been described as 'The John Coltrane of the guitar.' Get ready for a night of amazing guitar playing! Chris is backed by Joel Powell on bass and Chris Burroughs on drums.
Go to www.facebook.com/JacksonLibraryNH for latest library news. Send suggestions for reader's choice to jxnreads@hotmail.com and for other reading suggestions see www.jacksonvillage.net/Public_Documents/JacksonNH_Library/readers. jacksonpubliclibrary@gmail.com www.jacksonvillage.net		Jackson Public Library Programs & Events Tuesday 10am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-2pm; Thursday 10am-8pm; Friday 9am-1pm; Saturday 10am-1pm Jackson Public Library 125 Main Street, Jackson (603) 383-9731 Tuesday, August 17, 5pm - Adult Non-fiction Book Group discusses "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadiman. Extra copies are available on request and all are welcome to join discussions. Thursday, August 19, 4pm - Bookworms from Space will be reading "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle. Please RSVP to the Library if you plan on coming (for planning the snack). 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 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. Library pass to Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm available; free admission for up to 4 people. New Hampshire Downloadable Audiobooks and Talking Book programs available. Free internet and wireless access; copy machine available for public use. Join us on Facebook!
ferreirarobin@yahoo.com ghostduster@adelphia.net madisonhistorical.us		Madison Historical Society Programs and Events By appointment Madison Historical Society and Museum Madison Corner (corner of Route 113 & East Madison Road), 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. 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. Thursday, August 19, 7pm - Bundles, Gut Robbers and Beans Everlasting What was life like in the 1800 lumber camps? Who were these men who worked from sun up to sun down in this back breaking and dangerous occupation? The program, by Dick Fortin, includes a slide presentation and storytelling depicting the daily routines, the food the men ate and the antics of the 19th century logger. Tales of some of the more colorful characters will be told using lumberjack lingo and lumbermen songs. Free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted, and refreshments are served. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of May, June, July, August and September. Thursday, September 16, 7pm - Ranger Companies of Colonial New England Presented by Adam and Mary Spencer, ranger companies of this period were the forerunner of what we now know of as "special forces." Although not specifically about firearms, Adam brings many objects pertinent to the program such as a musket, tomahawk, clothing and accessories of these fighting men of the colonial period. He comes dressed in 1740-50s clothing as well.
CHendr7108@aol.com		Jackson Artisans and Farmers Market Saturdays, through mid October17, 9am-1pm Field next to the Snowflake Inn Jackson Village Many returning venders as well as new ones will be selling their wares, which include locally-grown produce, baked goods, pottery, knitted sweaters and scarves, jewelry, wood and fabric creations, embroidered t-shirts, and lots more. The market will also feature live local entertainment. For more information, or if you would like to be a vender, please call Cathy Hendrickson at 383-9195 or Kathy Meyers at 383-4814.
artery@firstbridge.net www.arteryinc.com		Pottery & Crafts at The Artery Thursday-Saturday and Monday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 12noon-4pm; Tuesday, 10am-7:30pm; Wednesday, 10am-6pm The Artery Ceramic & Craft Studio Timberland Plaza 1675 White Mountain Highway, North Conway (603) 356-7725 or (602) 452-8257 (cell) Wednesday, August 25, 5:30pm - Programs Preview: Cocktail Party and Italian Buffet Lisa Dubino Oaks and Nancy Russo are hosting a free get-together, sharing The Artery's upcoming parenting and cooking and art programs for the coming months. Please RSVP to this adults-only event, to allow for food & beverage planning. Tuesdays - Two studio fees for the price of one Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm - Kids' 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.
freedomlibrary@roadrunner.com erhymer@freedompubliclibrary.org www.freedompubliclibrary.org		Freedom Public Library Events & Programs Tuesday & Thursday, 2-7pm; Wednesday & Saturday, 10am-1pm; Friday, 12noon-5pm Freedom Public Library 38 Old Portland Road, Freedom (603) 539-5176 We need volunteers to make cookies for our Thursday and Friday youth programs. If you can help out, please sign up at the Library, call us, or email Elizabeth at freedomlibrary@roadrunner.com. Monday, August 30, 10:30am - Freedom Book Club Copies of the book are available at the library. The Book Club is open to any interested reader and meets on the last Monday of most months. Friday, September 17, 5pm – Monthly Pizza & Movie All-Ages Pizza & Movie night with pizza available for a fee. Sunday, September 26, 4pm - The Library will be showing the highly acclaimed Swedish film "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Free admission and popcorn! The book club will be discussing the book by the same name the following day. Monday, September 27, 10:30am - Freedom Book Club discusses "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Copies of the book are available at the library. The Book Club is open to any interested reader and meets on the last Monday of most months. Tuesday, October 12, 7pm - Eleanor Jenkins will be bringing apples to sample, along with a wealth of information about apple cultivation and apple varieties. Eleanor and her husband Farish have a gorgeous orchard near the top of Towle Hill Road in Eaton, where they grow dozens of different varieties of apples. 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. Wednesdays, 10am - Writing Workshop Students going into 5th grade and older are invited to attend. Come to one or come to all - drop-ins are welcome! Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm – Teen Night Each week a craft or activity (and the Wii will always be available) followed by pizza (fee) and a movie. Check the website for full schedule of movies. 7th grade or older. Fridays, 4:30pm - Adult Knitting Group Adult and teen knitters of all skill levels as well as folks who would like to learn to knit are invited. Sally Florio will be on hand to teach beginners or to give assistance and knitting advice. 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: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm. Call to reserve.
mwvarts@myfairpoint.net www.mwvarts.org		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. Registration, now open for all classes, is accepted up to one week prior to the class start date. Friday, September 3, 5:30-7:30pm - First Friday Artist of the Month Reception: Visual Semiotics - Cultural Icons and Symbols A photographic art show by Peggy Brewster, providing a visual journey through a variety of cultures' reflections of their icons and symbols. With accompanying descriptions of each photograph, the show is designed to evoke thoughtful discussions of cultural history and views, differences and similarities. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to the public. Exhibiting through September 24. First Friday of each month (usually). Alternating months will feature individual artists and group exhibits spotlighting a particular medium or theme. Mondays, September 13 & 27, 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. Monday, September 20, 6pm - Jury Session For non-juried member artists wishing to participate in future exhibits. If you are a MWVAA member artist and have not exhibited in a MWVAA show in 2007, 2008 or 2009, you will need to participate in the jury process. Jury applicants may download an application on the website or pick one up at the MWV Visual Arts Center. All applications and/or materials need to be received by the Thursday prior to each date. Wednesdays, September 22-October 27, 10am-12noon - Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner with Sharon Soule Do you have limited or no watercolor experience? Come learn the basics of this expressive medium. Learn about the materials you will need, explore works by a variety of artists, practice various techniques for painting objects including white objects and how to paint a landscape. By the end of class students will have a finished painting to display. Materials list provided upon registration. Class size: 8 adults Tuesdays, September 28-October 26 (plus one weekend shoot as the 6th class), 6-8:30pm - Introduction to Digital Photography with Ed Bergeron This class is intended for the beginning to intermediate level digital photographer who would like to understand their camera and take better digital photos. Topics to be covered include: digital downloading, editing and file management; how manual operation improves photography; exposure improvement and color adjustment; understanding light direction, color, quantity and quality; composition. Equipment list provided upon registration. Class size: 10 adults Saturday, October 2, 10am-4pm & Sunday, October 3, 10am-3pm - Oil Workshop with Peg Scully: Landscape and Still Life Are you an artist with some experience in oils or acrylics? In this oil painting workshop, students will create a landscape one day and a still life in the next. Sessions will focus on composition, gradation, color, values, shape and balance. Demonstrations, one-on-one instruction and critiques will improve your skills. Acrylic painters are also welcome. Materials list provided upon registration. Class size: 10 Tuesdays, November 2, 9, 16 & 23, 9am-12noon - Intermediate Watercolors with JP Goodwin In this class, students will learn how to draw and compose their subject in preparation for a finished watercolor painting. They will also apply and practice their beginning watercolor skills and at the end of the course, be able to create a strong painting from start to finish. This class is designed for students who understand basic watercolor skills and would like to proceed to the next level â€“ a perfect follow up to Sharon Souleâ€™s â€œWatercolor for the Absolute Beginnerâ€ class. Materials list provided upon registration. Class size: 8 Tuesdays, November 2-23, 6-8pm - Painting with Wool with Linda Spear You will learn how to hook an original design from start to finish using traditional hooking techniques. Kit furnished includes linen foundation, hand-dyed wool fabrics, hook and finishing materials for a 14X20 project. Class size: 8 Friday & Saturday, October 22 & 23, 9:30am-4:30pm - Decorative Furniture Painting with Gail Hickey: New Recruits and Seasoned Painted Ladies This class is designed for small projects that can be completed or near completion in 2 days. A small shelf, chair, end table, footstool or mirror are all great projects that that will give you something you can complete in the short time we have. Materials list sent upon registration. For adults; beginner with little or no experience to intermediate Fridays, 9am-12:30pm - Friday Painters Open Studio The group meets weekly through mid-October to paint local landscapes "en plein aire" (on site). Bring whatever project you're working on, in whatever medium and enjoy the camaraderie of other artists. Optional short critique to end each session. Beginning in Mid-October, the Friday Painters Open Studio moves indoors to the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association's Visual Arts Center, where generally a still-life is set up each week and attendees are invited to paint or draw in the medium of their choice. Members are free and non-members are asked to make a small donation. All ages, abilities and mediums welcome.
info@bartletthistory.org 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. Tuesday, August 17, 6pm - Program: The New England Town Presented by Jere R. Daniell at Bartlett Union Congregational Church. Free and open to the public.
www.naukabout.com www.shovelhandlepub.com http://blackmt.com info@whitneysinn.com www.shovelhandlepub.com/festival.htm		Foliage Arts & Music Festival looking for Artisans & Crafter Saturday, September 25, 12noon-7pm Black Mountain Ski Area Black Mountain Road/Route 16B, Jackson (603) 383-8916 or (800) 677-5737 The Shovel Handle Pub and Black Mountain Ski Area are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Black Mountain Foliage Arts and Music Festival. The event will feature 8-10 bands, arts & crafters, various family activities, food vendors, beer and wine. The primary focus of the festival will be to provide a platform for talented musicians and artisans to gain further exposure in the community as well as help raise funds for the Fresh Air Fund (in partnership with the Naukabout Festival of Cape Cod) and the local Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce. Alternatively, if you would like to enjoy the entire day of fun, food and foliage for free while taking in one of the best music scenes happening this year, why not become a festival volunteer. For more information about vendor and sponsorship opportunities, as well as volunteering, contact Lori at Black Mountain on (207) 671-7676 or email her at marketing@blackmt.com, or call Don Bilger at the Shovel Handle Pub on (603) 383-8916.
Contact Olga Morrill at the Library or Andrew Davis at (603) 447-2280 or email him at andy@worldfellowship.org omorrill@conway.lib.nh.us www.conway.lib.nh.us/index.htm		Mountain Storytellers Guild Monday, August 23, 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.
tamworthlibrary.org/events/calendar www.tamworth.lib.nh.us director@tamworth.lib.nh.us 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 Monday, August 30, 7pm - Summer Film Series: The Time Traveler's Wife This romantic comedy, of a librarian in love hurtling through time, shows that love knows no boundaries and transcends time and death. Rated PG-13 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
byronricker@fcgnetworks.net 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.
conwayhistory@verizon.net 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. Tuesday, September 14 - Chautauqua Living History Presentation: A Soldier's Mother Tells Her Story ou won't have read about Betsy Phelps in history books. She's no one important, just a mother of a Civil War soldier who takes letters from the battlefield and memories from the home front to weave a dramatic story of life in the 1860s. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Sharon Wood, free and open to the public. Contact: Annarie Van Coesant (603) 356-7124 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.
smorin@mwvchildrensmuseum.org elaplante@mwvchildrensmuseum.org www.mwvchildrensmuseum.org		MWV Children's Museum Activities & Events Wednesday, 10am-1pm; Thursday-Saturday, 10:30am-4:45pm; Sunday, 9am-1pm (subject to change) Mount Washington Valley Children's Museum 2936 White Mt Highway, North Conway (603) 356-2992 This interactive children's museum has an extensive number of permanent exhibits and hours of fun for children 0-8 yrs! The museum has a new exhibition: The Tree of History will be the focus of fantastic happenings. The new "Lets Pretend Drama Center" lets children dress up in costumes and pretend. You may leave at any time and come back the same day without an additional charge. Remember to visit the Little Green Closet Thrift Store - donations of beautiful children's clothing accepted.
tinmtn@tinmtn.org 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 On display through mid-September - Public Art A retired art teacher and published botanical illustrator, with an eye for beauty and color, Stan Folsom captures nature in a lyrical fashion through his mastery technique of watercolors. Tuesday, August 31, 9:30am - Ferns and Fern Allies of Northern New England Although Paul Martin Brown may be best known as the editor of the "North American Native Orchid Journal" and author of more than half dozen orchid field guides, ferns are his strong suit. Join Paul for this foray into the woodlands of west-central Maine for an opportunity to study 15-20 species of ferns and a variety of fern allies- lycopods, horsetails and such. We will visit two rich woodlands and wooded swamps for both common and unusual species before visiting the garden of Paul Martin Brown and Stan Folsom for several others species that are not readily seen in our area. Be sure to gas up prior to meeting and bring a lunch. A brief workshop on fern morphology and vocabulary with handouts will be part of the day. We'll meet at the Miss Wakefield Diner in Wakefield, NH at 9:30am and carpool from there. Program fee applies. Tuesday, September 7, 4:30-7:30pm and Saturday, September 25, 10am-3pm - Tin Mountain Herbarium Project Noted botanist Paul Martin Brown will teach skills necessary to develop a herbarium and help create a lasting record of all plants found at Tin Mountain's 140-acre Rockwell Sanctuary. Participants will learn necessary skills from searching and collecting to pressing and mounting plant specimens. This multi-session field study is ideal for families with tasks for all ages. Knowledge of local plants is helpful but not essential. Participants will learn to identify plants as we progress with the summer-long project. Study groups will meet from late May through early October. Sessions combine field and lab work. If your mobility is limited in the field, there is more than enough lab work to keep you busy. Thursday, September 9, 12noon-1pm - Tin Mountain EcoForum: Organic Dairy Farming at UNH The Universityâ€™s Organic Dairy Research Farm provides a venue to improve livestock, plant and soil health while also providing a research and educational foundation for students and staff. The farm also serves the community through the support of local and sustainable agriculture. Join Trent Schreifer, Superintendent of the Organic Dairy Research Farm, to learn more about UNHâ€™s current projects and efforts and to find out why the program has been so successful. The series is free of charge, donations are appreciated. 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 are appreciated.
oasis4@roadrunner.com www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org		Bartlett Public Library Programs Mondays & Wednesdays, 2-8pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5pm; Saturdays, 11am-3pm Bartlett Public Library 1 Main Street (Route 302), Bartlett (603) 374-2755 If anyone is interested in a volunteer opportunity, the Library is looking for someone to assist with an audio weeding project. Tuesday, August 10, 7pm - Friends of the Bartlett Library Book Club Please join us for a presentation by Christie Girouard, who will share her experiences visiting a Peace Corps settlement in Africa. The companion book for this discussion is "Monique and the Mango Rains," the story of a Peace Corps worker who was in Mali working as a midwife assistant from 1989-1991. Books available at the Library and you do not have to be a resident of Bartlett to borrow. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome! Second Tuesday of each month. Contact: Jackie Hamblet, 383-6775. 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.
squarrow@squarrow.com mwvstompers.squaredanceme.us/		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; refreshments served. For more information, please call or email.
danceit@data-web.net		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.
librarian@madison.lib.nh.us 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 August 9-14 - Madison Library Old Home Week Photo Contest and Show Show is open during Library hours. Prizes will be announced on Friday, August 13, 6pm. Wednesday, August 11, 2-5pm - Mario Kart Racing Tournament This is the final week to compete online against teams at other NH libraries. Trophy goes to the library that has won the most races throughout the summer. For teens and kids 10 and up. Tuesday, August 17, 7pm - True Stories from NH's Black History Legends about historic New Hampshire typically omit people of color, from colonial times through the 20th century, creating the impression that this always has been a "lily-white" state. Cunningham recounts some of the true stories that illustrate NH's Black history. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by historic preservationist Valerie Cunningham, free and open to the public. Saturday, August 21, 12:30pm - Friends of Madison Library Book and Author Luncheon Local author Dr. Brian Irwin will talk about his book "Recompense: Streams, Summits and Reflections" after a homemade luncheon of summer salads, rolls, dessert and cold beverage. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the presentation. Tickets are available at the Library. Tuesday, August 24, 6pm - Community Potluck and Book Discussion: The Great Little Madison Jean Fritz's biography of Founding Father and the town of Madison's namesake. Share a potluck meal and talk about the book, and why Madison's founders chose to name the town after him. Written for older children, award-winning author Fritz makes this book an accessible and fun read for all ages. Consider it as a family read-aloud to include younger children. Books are available at the Library. Fridays, 11am - Story Time Stories, rhymes and an easy craft for preschoolers.
www.stonemountainartscenter.com/ArtsCenter/event-calendar.html 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 Tuesday, August 31 - Up Close and Personal: Richard Thompson This master guitarist and singer songwriter has lost his cult following status, as music fans all over the world have finally discovered one of the most virtuostic and poetic artists of our time. Thursday, September 2 - Rhonda Vincent and the Rage Seven times named Female Vocalist of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Awards, Rhonda has turned her group The Rage into a bluegrass institution. It is one of the tightest bluegrass shows around. Saturday, September 4 - Carol Noonan's Stone Mountain LIVE Carol and the the Stone Mountain Boys fronted by guitarists Duke Levine and Kevin Barry host a special concert featuring musical guests, and a variety of amazing music. September features special guest comedian Bob Marley. Sunday, September 5 - Riders In The Sky While remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way!" Thursday, September 9 - Heather Masse Band One of the amazing singers from the Wailin Jennys, performing songs from Heather's latest album of jazz-inspired folk tunes with a touch of country, pop and blues with her band. Thursday, September 16 - Up Close and Personal: Nanci Griffith Whether performing her own poetically evocative material or the compositions of her influences, friends and peers, Grammy award winning Nanci Griffith possesses a powerful gift for communicating unspoken intimacy and heartache through her tender voice and lilting, delicate phrasing.
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 August 13-15 - In the Footsteps of William James A Symposium on the Legacy – and the On-Going Uses – of James's Work, organized by the William James Society and cosponsored by the Chocorua Community Association and the Houghton Library at Harvard University. Beginning with registration at the Library, numerous speakers at Runnells Hall, a guided tour of the James-Peters Home, concert at the Chocorua Community Church featuring New Hampshire storytellers, folk musicians and period music played by the Chocorua Cornet Band, and ending in Cambridge, MA on Monday, August 16, exploring Jame's Cambridge and an exhibit at the Houghton Library. Detailed information can be found at www.wjsociety.org/symposium.htm 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.
www.bartlettnh.org bartlettrec@gmail.com http://bartlettrec.wordpress.com/		Bartlett Recreation Classes, Programs & Events Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Josiah Bartlett Elementary School Route 302, Bartlett (603) 374-1952 If you would be interested in possibly offering a course for the next session, call Annette Libby, Director, Bartlett Recreation Department.
info@remickmuseum.org www.remickmuseum.org		Remick Museum and Farm Story Hour for Preschoolers Monday, September 13, 10-11am Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Rd, Tamworth (603) 323-7591 or (800) 686-6117 Remick Museum & Farm presents a free story hour throughout 2010 for preschool ages, that will feature seasonal children's books. Each story hour will conclude with some outside farm time or an inside craft activity. Story hour schedule will follow as: October 4, November 1 & December 6. Museum open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays, with a guided tour at 2:30pm. Daily wagon rides during the summer, led by our own Belgian horses.
valleypromotions@gmail.com www.valleypromotions.net		Mount Washington Lodge Breakfast Buffet Fundraisers Sunday, September 12, 8-11am Masonic Lodge (above the movie theater) Main Street, North Conway Over the past two years, Mount Washington Lodge F & AM has hosted monthly benefit breakfasts in support of numerous non-profit organizations. They ask the community to help them perpetuate these breakfast by attending a benefit breakfast, with raffle. Please bring a non-perishable food item, or pet food item, for our local food pantries. Advance tickets may be purchased from contestants or guests may pay at the door. To learn more about the program or the breakfast, call Lisa at (603) 374-6241.
donna@fairpoint.net info@maynelymarketing.com www.TomEastmanFund.com		Tom-A-Pah-Loosa Party Saturday, September 11, 5pm Cranmore Mountain Eating House North Conway (207) 935-3959 (information) The night will be filled with food, music, raffles and a silent auction and all funds raised will benefit the Tom Eastman Relief Fund.
farmersmarket@sunnyfield.us		Tamworth Farmers' Market Saturdays, June-Columbus Day, 9am-12noon Unitarian Church in the Village Tamworth (603) 323-2392 Vegetables, fruit, flowers & plants, dairy, maple, bakery, meat, fish. Rain or shine. Holiday market the Saturdays before Thanksgiving & Christmas, 10am-2pm.

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info@dacres.org www.dacres.org		Happenings at D Acres Farm D Acres of NH Organic Farm & Educational Homestead 218 Streeter Woods Road, Dorchester (603) 786-2366 Saturday, August 21, 6-8pm - Seasonal Soup Night Sliding scale donation for all-you-should-eat organic farm soup and sourdough bread. Friday, August 27, 10:30am-12:30pm - 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, August 27, 6-9pm - Full Moon Potluck Bring a dish to share with neighbors! All are welcome. Open Mic after the Potluck (8pm). Free Saturday-Monday, August 28-30 - Wood-Firing of the Japanese Kiln with Ethan Hamby, Artist in Residence Saturday, August 28, 10am-12noon - Harvesting & Preservation Workshop with Regina Make your summer harvest last long into the winter. Saturday, August 28 - NH Farm Day Support your local farmers Saturday, August 28, 8pm - End of Summer Bash Come celebrate to the family rockin' bluegrass of the The Goodhues Band, from music inspired by American roots, country, Appalachian, bluegrass, Southern gospel, contemporary folk, traditional Celtic & Irish pub songs, all delivered with two and three part harmony, auto harp, guitar, mandolin, keys, hand drums, and string bass. Sunday, August 29, 10am-4pm - Volunteer Day Join us for a day of work on the farm--learn some of the ins and outs of our garden system. Lunch included. Please preregister. Friday, September 3 - 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 6-7:30pm. Films start at 7:30pm and are free. Sunday, September 5, 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; suggested donation. 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.
cperk40119@aol.com		Plymouth Community Farmers' Market Thursdays, through October 7, 3-6pm Community Life Center of the Church of the Holy Spirit 263 Highland Street, Plymouth (603) 536-3823 Vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, dairy, maple, baked goods, meat, fish, crafts, eggs, apples, honey, baskets. Rain or shine.
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. August 20 & September 17 - Sweet Life Revue, featuring Roger Sorlien, Katie O'Connell, Chris Buerk & Rachel Sorlien performing folk & Celtic songs with voice, guitar, fiddle and mandolin August 27 & September 24 - Jill Ducsai - rock & roll September 3 - Peter Lawlor - easy listening classic rock & folk September 10 - Sta’s - charismatic acoustic rock October 1 - Odd Men Out - traditional Celtic instrumentals
www.aannh.org/members2.php 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
info@nhnature.org www.nhnature.org		Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Programs & Events Daily, through November 1, 9:30am-4:30pm (last admission 3:30pm) Squam Lakes Natural Science Center 23 Science Center Road, Holderness (603) 968-7194 For a complete list of programs and for registration information, call or visit the website. Monday-Friday, August 2-6 - Summer Camps for Kids Call to register or visit the website to download a full brochure and registration form
www.plymouth.edu/silver/events/index.html www.plymouth.edu/news/ General information about events at PSU is available at http://thisweek.blogs.plymouth.edu. tlpelletier@plymouth.edu silver.plymouth.edu		PSU & Silver Center for the Arts Concerts & Events Monday-Friday, 11am-4pm 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. Tickets on sale now for the 2010-2011 season, opening with Livingston Taylor on September 17. PSU is offering several graduate-level courses, leading to a Certificate in Historic Preservation, including "Heritage Studies: Foundations" "Historical Preservation Methods & Documentation" and "Principles of Historic Preservation" For more information, visit www.plymouth.edu/graduate/academics/degrees/masters/med/heritage-studies/historic-preservation/certificate/ Saturday, September 11, 2pm & 7pm - Faculty Dance Concert at Hanaway Theatre A commanding afternoon and evening of dance with PSU dance division faculty and special professional guests from the U.S. and abroad. Wide variety of dance genres. Proceeds go to scholarships. Tickets at the Silver Center Box Office, Contact: Amanda Whitworth, 535-2713. Thursday, September 16, 7pm - Nuclear Weapons and Global Security AANNH partners with the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire to present a free talk by Lt. General Robert G. Gard, Jr., Chairman of the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. Gen. Gard will review and evaluate the nuclear programs of the current administration and discuss the threat of nuclear devices on a homeland, which he considers the greatest threat to the security of the United States and its allies. Campus partners include PSU's Culture of Peace Steering Committee and Common Ground. Held in the Hage Room, Hartman Union Building, PSU.
http://www.seniorpublishing.com/system/newsletters.asp?txtTown=plymouth&cmbState=NH&Submit=Search 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, August 2, 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, August 4, 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
friends@friends-of-the-arts.org www.friends-of-the-arts.org		Friends of the Arts Events Upcoming Events: Thursday, August 19, 6-9pm - Out With the Old, In With the New Bring your mismatched, broken gold jewelry to The Art Cellar in Plymouth (75 Main Street) and trade it in for cash, on the spot, and view the best work from the Artistic Roots jewelery artists, all available for sale. A portion of the proceeds benefits Friends of the Arts. (603) 536-1182 Thursday, September 16, 5:30pm - FOA Business After Hours and Coffee House Series Fall Kick-off. Frends of the Arts will be hosting a Business After Hours at the Art Cellar (in Plymouth at 75 Main Street) from 5:30 to 7pm, and then at 7:30pm will be kicking off the Fall season with the very popular Coffee House Series, featuring the Blue Ribbon All-Stars.
suzmassage@gmail.com bigrock86@gmail.com www.starrkingfellowship.org		White Mountain Study Group, Special Events & Dowsers Monday, September 13, 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. A $5 donation is suggested to help defray speaker costs. Meets on the second Monday (usually) of every month; on hiatus during the summer months. 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.
http://whitemountain.freetoasthost.net/ sanechic@earthlink.net www.toastmasters.org		White Mountain Toastmasters Club Most Wednesdays, 7pm Common Man Inn Plymouth (603) 759-9148 (information) 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.
ashlandlibrary@roadrunner.com www.ashlandtownlibrary.org		Happenings at the Ashland Town Library Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 1-7pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am-2pm 41 Main Street & Route 132, Ashland Thursdays, 6-7pm - Knitting
		Music in my Pockets: Family Fun in Folk Music Saturday, September 11, 12:30pm Benton's Sugar Shack Campground 2010 NH Route 175, Thornton Singing games, accessible "pocket instruments" like spoons and dancing puppets, tall tales, funny songs, old songs and songs kids teach each other in the playground -- all "traditional" in that they have been passed down the generations by word of mouth -- will be seen, heard and learned. We will revisit 1850 or 1910 in a New England town, with families gathered around the figurative hearth, participating in timeless, hearty entertainment and, almost without knowing it, learning how America amused itself before electricity. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Jeff Warner, free and open to the public. Contact: Sally Kriebel, (603) 726-3596
Among the gallery artists in this exhibit are plcarega@yahoo.com www.patricialaddcarega.com		Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery Contemporary Art Exhibits Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm 69 Maple Street (Route 113N), Center Sandwich (603) 284-7728 Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery exhibits work in all media by regional and national artists. Works on paper, sculpture, painting, monotypes, objects and installations are on exhibit in a barn dating back to 1825. The Gallery changes exhibits every two weeks with an opening to meet the artists. The current exhibit features Exhibiting through September 3 - The French Connection Lissa Hunter, Saira Austen, Anna Jeretic and Donna Balsan exhibit their work inspired by their lives or visits to France. Saturday, September 4, 5-7pm - Opening Reception: The Landscape - Big and Small Featuring large work by Gail Robertson, Chris Thomson and Ann Beyer. Small and tiny work by Blair Folts, Jay Rancourt, Anne Garland and Jennifer Van Cor. Also participating are Barbara Brady, Katherine Field and Herb Hollingsworth. Exhibiting through September 18.
artists@villageartistsandgallery.org 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.
giovanna.lepore@earthlink.net www.galleriagiovannafineart.com		Galleria Giovanna Fine Art Exhibits Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm and Saturday, 12noon-5pm (or by appointment), June-October 313 River Road, Canaan (603) 523-4880 or 523-7154 The chic farm house gallery celebrates new exhibition space, art school and design center. Works by regional under exhibited artists showing oils, sculpture, limited edition prints, photographs, mono types and drawings. Children's work will be shown in the Mud Room Gallery. Exhibiting through September 9 - Oscillation An interpretation of artists' interior weather by Ria Blaas, Diane D'Amato, Ted Mikulski, Giovanna Lepore, CC White, Dick Wilson. Friday, July 30, 10am-4pm - Drawing and Painting Horses from Live Models Bring lunch and painting supplies. For adults and teens
cardiganart@live.com www.cardiganart.org		Cardigan Mountain Art Association Events Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm Cardigan Mountain Art Association Art Gallery 7 Depot Street (at corner of Route 4), 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). Saturday, July 31, 10am-4pm - Artists In the Garden Tickets available at the Cardigan Art Gallery
www.facebook.com/pages/West-Campton-NH/Sunset-Grill/185927998156		Open Stage in West Campton Sundays, 7pm Sunset Grill Corner of Routes 49 & 3, West Campton (603) 726-3108 Show off your talent at this open mic.
info@surroundingsart.com www.surroundingsart.com		Surroundings Art Gallery - New England Art Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-5pm; January-May, By chance or appointment only Open 7 days per week starting on June 18 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. Surroundings offers several art classes which will accommodate the first timer as well as those who have some experience in painting. Each class is tailored to the interests of the students, but generally includes a demonstration, discussion, practice time, and individual feedback. You can be a beginner or experienced artist for these classes. The techniques and instruction will apply to all levels. The instructor can tailor the discussion and help to any level of expertise. For more information, visit www.surroundingsart.com/html/summer_workshops.html Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, July 26, 28 & 29, 9am-12noon - 3 day Oil Workshop with Paula Kuehn Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, August 2, 4 & 5, 9am-12noon - 3 day Pastel (or Watercolor) Workshop with Terri Brooks Wednesdays, July & August, 7pm - Wednesday Night Piano Recitals An informal social event for those in the area to be able to hear some really good locally connected talent. We are using a Quarter Grand Piano that has been beautifully restored by local artisan Lee Morton. August 4 - Shepley Metcalf: Jazz duo of vocals & piano August 11 - None scheduled (Old Home Week) August 18 - New Hampshire Independent School of Music Chamber Group August 25 - Chamber Group (Jerry Butters, piano; Jim Henley, clarinet; Fred Henley, violin) Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, August 16, 18 & 19, 9am-12noon - 3 day Oil Workshop with Cam Sinclair Friday, August 27, 9am-12noon - Watercolor Workshop with Nancy Baay
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-Friday, 8am-5pm and Saturday & Sunday, 12noon-6pm (and during performances; closed most PSU holidays) 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. For gallery and exhibition information contact Catherine Amidon. Tuesday, September 7, 4-6pm - Gallery Reception: A Modernist Drawn to Life Exhibitions of paintings in 2005 and enamels in 2007 presented opportunities for visitors to explore Drerup’s subject matter, careful craftsmanship and rich iconography in different media. The focus of this exhibition is Drerup’s innate ability as a draftsman—an ability that provided the foundation for all of his work. Curated by Jane Port. Funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Arts Council. Exhibiting through October 23 at Karl Drerup Art Gallery. Tuesday, September 7, 4-6pm - Opening Reception: Journey Through the Arctic Refuge Created by the National Geographic Society, Journey through the Arctic Refuge is an exhibition of photographs celebrating the 50th anniversary of the refuge, its inhabitants and the challenges it faces. PSU is the final destination of this nationally touring project of photography by John Burcham & Jonathan Waterman. Exhibiting through October 3 at Silver Center for the Arts. Tuesday, September 7, 4-6pm - Gallery Reception: After Drerup - Student artwork inspired by Karl Drerup Features works by students in Professor Kathi Smith’s spring 2010 class: Objects, Interior and Landscapes. The works were inspired by the ideas, practices and visions of Drerup himself, or by the students’ own individual explorations. Exhibiting through October 3 at Silver Center for the Arts. Wednesday, September 22, 4-5pm - Gallery Discussion with Photographer & Author Jon Waterman Discussing the Journey Through the Arctic Refuge exhibition. Held at Boyd Science Center Room 144.
www.oldashlandnh.org		Ashland Historical Society Museums & Presentations By appointment Whipple House Museum & Pauline E. Glidden Toy Museum at 14 Pleasant Street, Ashland Railroad Station Museum at 69 Depot Street (Route 132), about a half mile south of the junction of Routes 3 & 132, Ashland
sandwich_homeindustries@yahoo.com www.nhcrafts.org/center-sandwich		Sandwich Home Industries Demonstrations & Classes Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12noon-5pm, Mid-May to Mid-October League of NH Craftsmen - Sandwich Home Industries Center Sandwich (603) 284-6831 Sandwich Home Industries and the Sandwich Children's Center have partnered to offer a summer program of arts and crafts classes for children ages 2-12, featuring local artisans and craftspeople as instructors, held at the child-friendly facilities of the Sandwich Children's Center. Classes include needle-felting, water color, working with wood or clay and music. For a full list and description, visit www.nhcrafts.org/localsites/center-sandwich/documents/sandwich2010ChildrensCraftClasses.pdf Craft demonstrations are held at the gallery throughout the season, generally on Saturdays from 11am-4pm or Sundays from 12noon-4pm. Come meet the artists and watch how they work. You’ll learn about their crafts and their approach to design. Wednesday, August 4 - Charlene O’Coin, Stained Glass Saturday, August 7 - Ruth Ward, Weaving Saturday, September 25 - Jack Dokus, Metalwork/Jewelry Thursday, August 12, 10am-4pm - Artisans on the Green Sandwich Home Industries hosts its annual arts and craft show on the Village Green as part of Sandwich Old Week. Featuring local artists and craftsmen demonstrating their work, with hands-on activities for children. Free admission. Refreshments provided by the Sandwich Women’s Club. Friday, August 13, 5-7pm - Final Summer Gallery Walk Featured artists include Nathan Macomber, Peter Bloch and Ron Cravens among many other talented craftsmen.
www.aannh.org/heritage/grafton/holderness.php www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nhgrafto/		Holderness Historical Society Programs Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm (or by appointment) Holderness Historical Society Museum (behind Post Office) Curry Place on US Route 3, Holderness (603) 968-3023 or (603) 968-9898 Tuesday, August 24, 7pm - Susannah Johnson: An English Captive among the Abenaki and French In a dawn raid on August 30, 1754, the Johnson family was captured by a group of Abenaki. Susannah Johnson was nine months pregnant at the time. The incident began an extraordinary journey that forced Susannah to navigate the cultural waters of three societies: English, Abenaki and French. Presented by Marcia Schmidt Blaine, Plymouth State University. A NH Humanities Council program, free and open to the public. Contact: Victoria Lang, 968-7066 Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with pot luck supper at 6pm and a program at 7:30pm.
sandwichhistory@earthlink.net www.sandwichhistorical.org		Sandwich Historical Society Events & Research Wednesday-Saturday, June 30-October 2, 10am-4pm 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.
www.artisticroots.com/classes.php marketing@artisticroots.com www.artisticroots.com		Artistic Roots Center Classes, Exhibits & Featured Artists Daily, 10am-6pm and open on Wednesdays until 8pm during July and August 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. Art Parties at Artistic Roots Celebrate your child's birthday with an art workshop designed from his/her wishes, ideas and themes. One-and-a-half hour party workshops are available on weekends year round. The instructor will work with you to personalize the experience to the greatest extent possible. Call for more info. August Featured Artist: Eric Johnson Eric is a furniture builder who specializes in the reproduction of 17th and 18th century pieces. His pieces are made primarily of tiger maple and cherry, which he procures locally. Eric can be reached at 726 4980 or www.ericjohnsonsfurniture.com. Thursday, August 19, 6-9pm - Friends of the Arts Fundraising Party Bring your mismatched, broken gold jewelry and trade it in for cash. A portion of the proceeds goes to a great cause and you will have the chance to view (and buy) the works of 10 local, talented jewelry artists. Wednesday, August 25, 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. Non-artists encouraged. Limited to 8, Ages: teens & adults. Tuesdays, September 7-28, 2-5pm - Handbuilding Pottery I with Joyce Bouley Students will learn the basics of hand-building with slabs of clay and touching on some coil work. We will make a mug, a pitcher and a traym and then move on to decorating techniques and glazing. Tuition includes all supplies and firing of work. Tools will be provided for use in class. Limited to 4, Ages: teens & adults. Class will be held at Joyce's studio, 7 miles from downtown Plymouth. Mondays, September 13-November 1, 3-5pm - Graphite Drawing with Cheryl Johnson Topics include tools, supplies and materials, resources, learning to see, drawing with lines, basic perspective, creating values, suggesting light and shadow, cross-hatching and shading. Subjects will include animals, landscapes, textures and more. Numerous handouts, materials and resource lists will be provided. Limited to 10, Ages: teens & adults. Mondays, September 13-December 13, 5:30-8:30pm - Monday Evening Watercolor with Cheryl Johnson These watercolor 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. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Materials and equipment are available for a fee, or students may bring their own. Materials list provided. Preregistration is encouraged. Limited to 10, Ages: teens & adults. Thursdays, September 16-December 16, 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. Classes are offered on a come-as-you-can basis. Materials and equipment are available for a fee, or students may bring their own. Materials list provided. Preregistration is encouraged. Limited to 10, Ages: teens & adults.
pepper@eagle1st.com		Campton Farmers' Market Fridays, through October, 3-6pm Off Exit 28, Route 49, Campton (603) 536-1299 Vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, baked goods. Rain or shine.
www.plymouth.edu/silver/events/eaglepond.html		Eagle Pond Authors' Series at Plymouth State University Plymouth State University - Silver Center for the Arts Main Street, Plymouth (603) 535-ARTS Named for the ancestral home that has inspired much of his work, this series honors Donald Hall and brings to campus some of the most widely read and revered authors of our time. Thursday, September 16, 7pm - A Salute to U.S. Poets Laureate: Donald Hall Advance reservations are recommended. Contact: Diane Jeffrey, 535-2874. All readings are free (ticket required from Silver Center) and are followed by a reception and book signing at Smith Recital Hall.
golferbart@roadrunner.com www.camptonhistorical.org		Campton Historical Society Programs and Events Old Town Hall (Campton Historical Society Building) NH Route 175, Campton Hollow (603) 538-5140 or (603) 536-1077 Monday, August 16, 7:30pm - New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones Rubbings, photographs, and slides illustrate the rich variety of gravestones to be found in our own neighborhoods, but they also tell long-forgotten stories of such historical events as the Great Awakening, the Throat Distemper epidemic, and the American Revolution. Find out more about these deeply personal works of art and the craftsmen who carved them. Learn how to read these stone "pages" that give insight into the vast genealogical book of New Hampshire. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Glenn A. Knoblock. Refreshments will be served. For further information, contact Judy Landry at (603) 726-3081 Monthly program meetings, except February, March and December. The building is handicap accessible and the programs are free and open to the public.
www.redgatefarmnh.com JQuiltNH@Yahoo.com 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. Friday & Saturday, August 13 & 14, 10am-5pm - The Gallery will host a show of original work by "Bad Rabbit Designs," the work of jeweler Jill Varga. Come to a reception for Jill on Friday evening from 5-9pm. Refreshments will be served. Saturday, October 9, 9am-3pm - Family and Friends Antique Market An old fashioned market of unique, antique and vintage items from a variety of dealers. Giant Fabric Stash Sale with League of NH Craftsmen Quilter Janice Maves. Artist Mary Bohn of Holderness will be demonstrating her watercolor media painting techniques. Something for everyone, rain or shine. Refreshments will be available, portion of proceeds to benefit the Plymouth Area Community Closet. Don't miss the 14th Annual Plymouth Town Wide Yard Sale, September 11.
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 Mondays, August 23 and September 13 & 27, 7pm - Community Knitting Group Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Second & fourth Mondays each month. Contact: Nancy Conklin 536-4499 Tuesday, September 21, 7pm - Book Discussion: Looking Back at WWII Suite Francaise by Irene Nemerovsky. Group leader Suzanne Brown. Tuesday, October 12, 7pm - Darby Field and the Ascent of Mt. Washington For more than 200 years historians believed that Darby Field made the first climb up Mt. Washington in 1642. However, in the last several decades, questions have emerged about his use of Native American guides, about the likelihood of prior ascents by Native Americans, about the route Field may have followed on the mountain, and about whether Field actually made the ascent as claimed. We will examine how historians reconstruct the "truth" when given scant, vague, and even contradictory evidence. Program will be presented by Allen V. Koop. Tuesday, October 19, 7pm - Book Discussion: Looking Back at WWII Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Frumie Selchen, of the Arts Alliance, will be the discussion leader. This book details the lives of the people of Guernsey, one of the English Channel Islands, as they endured Nazi occupation during WW II. Tuesday, November 9, 7pm - Mark Foynes, Director of the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro will share a series of letters between a NH war bride and a soldier who became a POW. Mark will also enlighten us as to a few of the Wright Museum's artifacts. Those attending are welcome to bring their own WW II items for display. Co-sponsored with the Plymouth Historical Society. Tuesday, November 16, 7pm - Book Discussion: Looking Back at WWII Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum. Mary Hays will lead a discussion on this book which identifies family secrets from Nazi Germany, with the narrative alternating between wartime Germany and the present. 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. Online resources - Mango Languages can be accessed from your home computer for Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese. Please contact the Library for details. Passes available to numerous museums & centers, including Canterbury Shaker Village, The Fells, Museum of NH History, Polar Caves, Shepherd-McAuliffe Discovery Center, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Wright Museum of WWII and Currier Art Museum, among others.
holdernesslibrary@roadrunner.com www.holdernesslibrary.org		Holderness Free Library Programs & Events Monday, 10am-6pm; Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-1pm Holderness Free Library 866 Route 3 (at Route 113), Holderness (603) 968-7066 Tuesday, August 17, 7pm - New England: Myth or Reality? Layers of myth-making are responsible for a New England (both real and imagined) that has its roots in romantic idealism and hard-nosed pragmatism. How to sort through it? One way is to investigate the work of the myth-makers: Robert Frost, Wallace Nutting, Norman Rockwell and Yankee Magazine. They comprise the people and institutions as responsible for the tourists as the legends. A NH Humanities Council program, presented by Edie Clark, free and open to the public. 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!
www.veggieartgirl.com veggieartgirl@gmail.com www.veggieartgirlboutique.com		Veggie Art Girl Boutique Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 10am-4pm 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.
stevemonkey@thecman.com lisamonkey@thecman.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. Wednesday, September 22, 12noon-2pm - A Commissioner's Roundtable on Cultural & Heritage Tourism You are invited to join Van McLeod, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources, and NH cultural & heritage tourism professionals to discuss "Using Statistics to Tell Your Story." Special Guest: Mark Okrant, Professor of Tourism Management and Director of the Institute for New Hampshire Studies at Plymouth State University. There is no charge to attend the Roundtable. Metered parking is available throughout downtown Plymouth; parking is not available on the Plymouth State University campus. Attendees are invited to bring their own refreshments to the event. We will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to a local food bank. Please bring an item or two for those in need. If attending, RSVP to: Shelly Angers, Communications Coordinator New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources shelly.angers@dcr.nh.gov, (603) 271-3136 www.nh.gov/nhculture
		Sandwich Farmers Market Saturdays, through November, 9am-12noon Samuel H. Wentworth Library (603) 284-7163 Vegetables, fruit, dairy, maple, bakery, crafts. Rain or shine.
nharchivesgroup@gmail.com www.nharchivesgroup.org		Register Now for New Hampshire Archives Group Fall Workshop Thursday, September 23, Sandwich Community Center Sandwich Issues in Digitization workshop sessions include: a panel discussion on how historical societies respond to the pressures to digitize; methods of digitization including Web 2.0, Flickr, Ning.com, Facebook and other applications; and designing workflow in a digital environment for small and medium sized institutions. For more information and registration, contact NHAG.

STATEWIDE NEW HAMPSHIRE & BEYOND
Sheila@coppertoppe.com		Pasquaney Garden Club Programs & Events Bristol Baptist Church (unless otherwise noted) 30 Summer Street, Bristol (603) 744-7194 From April to December, meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. Activities and programs are listed in an informational booklet available at the Minot Sleeper Library. New members are always welcome.
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, August 5, 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
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 50 Reservoir Road (Routes 11B & 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. Through August 14 - Dr. Cook's Garden by Ira Levin Greenfield Center is a fortunate town. There are no mean people in this town and the residents seem to enjoy exceptionally good health. The local populace attributes this to God's ever watchful eye and benevolent stewardship of their little hamlet. However, a young doctor soon begins to suspect that other forces are at work in this thriller of ethical proportions written by the author of "Rosemary's Baby." August 18-28 - Crossing Delancey Isabel is a modern young woman who lives alone and works in a bookshop. When she is not pining after a handsome author, she is visiting Bubbie, her grandmother. Bubbie and the local matchmaker, Hannah, have found a “good catch” for Isabel: Sam, the pickle vendor. Will Izzy choose love in the old world or the new in this delightful romantic comedy. September 2, 8pm - Why Work? Non-motivational speaking meets stand-up in this one-man comedy starring Brian Longwell September 3, 8pm - Comedy Night An evening of stand-up featuring DJ Hazard September 4, 8pm - Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole An evening of cabaret starring Gordon Michael September 5, 8pm - More Today than Yesterday Remembering the 70s music that took us into the pop and soul era, starring Lynda D’Amour
info@confr.org www.confr.org		Save the Date for CONFR’s 2nd Annual Technology Conference Friday, October 22, 8am-3pm Southern New Hampshire University Manchester (603) 724-6741 (information) Technology Tools to Make Your Development Efforts Soar! Keynote speaker – Holly Ross, Executive Director of NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Network). Plus... Break-Out Sessions and Presentation of the 2nd Annual Award for Excellence in Development. Live Simulcast to Conway and Littleton at reduced rates! Register today - download the conference brochure on the website.
www.nhhc.org/ShiftingGround.php		Laconia Public Library Book Discussion - Food and Families Tuesday, September 7, 7pm Laconia Public Library 695 Main Street, Laconia (603) 524-4775 "American Pastoral" by Philip Roth Responsible and moral businessman, husband, father, citizen Seymour Levov suffers the explosion of his family and our nation during the Vietnam War. Roth's magnificent novel depicts America's dissolution in the 1960s from suburban contentment to "the worst lesson that life could teach – that it makes no sense." This discussion is led by James Webber. Contact: Deborah Ross
education@independencemuseum.org www.independencemuseum.org		American Independence Museum & Presentations Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last tour begins at 3pm) The American Independence Museum One Governor's Lane, Exeter (603) 772-2622 or (603) 436-3205 Guided tours at 10am, 12noon & 2pm and self-guided tours available all day.
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.
poetsintheattic@gmail.com www.thecounrtybookseller.com		Poets in the Attic Open Mic Thursday, August 26, 7-9pm The Country Bookseller, Durgin Stables North Main Street, Wolfeboro (603) 539-4472 PITA will again become the poets in the courtyard when they take their monthly meeting outside during the summer months. A regular family of poets gathers to share their work or works of other poets, and they’re often joined by others who drop by just to listen. Poets in the Attic are always willing to change their list of members and invite all poets, singers and fans of the written word to join their monthly open-mic readings. Wolfeboro Community Television also makes an appearance, recording the first hour of performances to air later on. Refreshments available. Fourth Thursday of the month (except November & December). For more information, call Gordon or Cheryl Lang.
bluestarmuseums@arts.gov www.nh.gov/nharts		NH Museums offer Free Admission to Military Families Through Labor Day, September 6 The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts is pleased to announce that this summer several NH museums are participating in Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the military family support network Blue Star Families. Blue Star Museums offers free admission to active duty military—including active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard—and their immediate family members. Participating NH museums include: American Independence Museum, Exeter Currier Museum of Art, Manchester The Frost Place, Franconia New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord Poore Farm Homestead, Stewartstown Remick Country Doctor Museum, Tamworth Seacoast Science Center, Rye Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth Other museums may join the program throughout the summer. The State Arts Council will keep a list of participants on its website. More than 600 museums in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are taking part in the initiative; for a list of participants nationwide, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Museums that wish to participate in Blue Star Museums may contact Nicole Murray at the NEA, bluestarmuseums@arts.gov, or (202) 682-5578. For more information about Blue Star Families, please visit www.BlueStarFam.org. For more information about the National Endowment for the Arts, please visit www.arts.gov. For more information about the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, visit www.nh.gov/nharts.
museum@nhbm.org www.nhbm.org		Happenings at the New Hampshire Boat Museum Monday-Saturday, Memorial Day-Columbus Day, 10am-4pm & Sunday, 12noon-4pm 397 Center Street (Route 28/109), Wolfeboro Falls (603) 569-4554 Thursday, August 19, 10am-4pm - 4th Annual Boathouse Tour Visit some of the most beautiful boathouses on Lake Winnipesaukee in this special tour organized by the Museum. Tour by car or by antique wooden boat. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum and include Museum entry fee.
cmacleod@nhhistory.org www.nhhistory.org/calendar.html		NH Historical Society Quilt Exhibition Tuesday-Satuday 9:30-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm, Mondays 9:30am-5pm (from July 1- October 15 and in December) New Hampshire Historical Society 6 Eagle square, Concord (603) 228-6688 Exhibiting through January 10, 2011 - Pieced Together: New Hampshire Quilts and Their Stories With their beautful colors and extraordinary patterns, quilts are both works of art and records of our lives. Fifty quilts, patterns and related quilt-making objects made during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries are gathered together in the exhibitio. The exhibition is organized by quilt types: domestic history, community history, moving West, the Civil War, frugality, memories, family tradition, textile manufaturing and regional characteristics are among the themes and subjects the will be explored.
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 Exhibiting through September - The Ol' Ball Game: a History of Baseball in Laconia Exhibit showcases the early years of this national pastime in Laconia from the 1870s through the 1960s. Prior to the years of professional ball playing, friends and co-workers established teams as a form of social entertainment. It wasn’t until 1887 that a group of business leaders created the Laconia Base Ball club and began paying players in an effort to showcase civic pride and the progressive nature of Laconia. Along with memorabilia related to the city teams and local businesses that manufactured baseball equipment, Laconia Historical will host a special traveling exhibit by the Essex Base Ball Club. Sponsored by the Laconia Public Library and the Laconia Muskrats baseball team.
info@thefells.org www.thefells.org		Exhibits at The Fells The Fells 456 Route 103A, Newbury (603) 763-4789 The Fells is a non-profit organization which has historical, sculpture, photographic and pictorial exhibits throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall. Exhibiting through October 11 - Opening Benefit Reception: Celebrating New Hampshire Family Farms Experience today's family farms through the eyes of talented New Hampshire artists Ron Brown, Grace Cooper, Heather Hansen, Lisa Jelleme, Vicki Koron and Aline Ordman in wonderful all new depictions of rural landscapes, still lifes and barnyard animals, accompanied by creative assemblage display.
info@confr.org www.confr.org		Coffees with CONFR 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 held from 8am to 9:30am (unless noted otherwise) and 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 or (603) 724-6741. Thursday, August 19 - Starting a Planned Giving Program Merrill Lynch, 900 Elm Street, Suite 600, Manchester Host: Mark Whitney, Mark.Whitney@ml.com, (603) 628-3227 Wednesday, September 15 - Developing Meaningful Relationships with Donors United Way of the Upper Valley, 10 Bank Street, Lebanon Host: Dana Hanson, (603) 448-2766, dana@uvuw.org Thursday, September 16 - Staff vs. Board Members: Who Does What to Maximize Fundraising Success? Community Campus Board Room, 100 Campus Drive, Portsmouth Host: Tracey Tucker, New Heights, ttucker@newheightsonline.org
www.thecman.com		Lakes Region Big Band Music & Dance Lessons Thursday, August 19, 7-9:30pm The Common Man Inn - Foster's Boiler Room 231 Main Street, Plymouth (603) 536-2764 Great big band dance music. Come early at 6pm to take dance lessons from State Street Dance. Free to the public. Cash bar & menu available. Every third Thursday of the month. Call for more info.
Diane Sullivan, President - (603) 539-4425 or disully@worldpath.net info@village-players.com www.village-players.com		The Village Players 5th Annual Sit Down for Stand Up Fridays, August 20 and September 17, 8pm The Village Players Theater 51 Glendon Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-9656 The Village Players presents its 5th Annual "Sit Down for Stand Up" comedy series fundraiser. Featured will be Bob Gautreau as the headliner and Steve Bjork as the opener from rentacomic.com in Boston. Rated PG-13 and parents should attend with teenagers 13-17. Tickets available in advance on the website, at Black's Gift in Wolfeboro, or at the door if not sold out. A nonprofit educational performing arts organization.
info@castleberryfairs.com www.castleberryfairs.com		21st Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair September 4, 5 & 6 Alton Bay Community Center Route 11, Alton (603) 332-2616 (info) Indoor and outdoor Arts and Craft Festival along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. Featuring American made arts and crafts, including: fiber arts, jewelry, hand made soap, metal craft, photography, fine art, country woodcrafts, blown glass, herbal dips, folk art, toys and more. Free admission, free parking, rain or shine. ADA Compliant, friendly pets are welcome on leash.
picklefestival.org		13th Annual Pickle Festival Saturday, September 11 Winchester (603) 239-4202 Downtown Winchester becomes the fairgrounds! Kids march along with the parade, which features local pickle-themed floats, plenty of pickle costumes, and marching bands. Free pickles for everyone! Live music goes all day. This is a free, uniquely entertaining time for the whole family.
www.jumperclassic.com		21st Jumper Classic Wednesday-Sunday, September 15-19, 10:30am Hampton Falls (603) 283-7708 This is the only International Olympic level equestrian competition to be held in New England. The Jumper Classic attracts international riders from all over the world. It is one of the most extravagant and entertaining social sporting events of the year. Free admission Wednesday-Friday.