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| COLEBROOK AREA (including Pittsburg & Errol) | |
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| www.umbagogchambercommerce.com/history_book.php www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/umbagog.php |
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Umbagog Area Heritage Committee Historical Display Monday, 9-11am; Tuesday, 5-7:30pm; Thursday 8:30-11amErrol Town Hall 33 Main Street, Errol We are pleased to announce that there is an old photo display for the public to enjoy. It is just a peek into the rich historic past of the area. |
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Connecticut River Art Group Programs & Events Daily, 9am-5pmInterpretive Center North of Colebrook on Route 3 (603) 538-9542 or (603) 237-8882 or (802) 266-3687 The Connecticut River Art 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. The August Artist of the Month at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, in collaboration with CRAG, is Angele Smith. Using mediums such as watercolors, oils, acrylics and colored pencils, her landscapes and wildlife scenes capture the timeless beauty of the North Country. The Connective River Artist Group (CRAG) has the following exhibits planned for this summer: Saturday, August 16, 10am-3pm - Old Home Day at Pittsburg, NH Friday, August 22, 2-7pm - Moose Festival at Colebrook, NH The following CRAG artists are exhibiting at the Interpretive Center North of Colebrook on Route 3 during the specified time periods: September - Cindy Elkins and Deb Sargeant October - Brenda Kenney and Hans Klunder November and December - CRAG Member Show |
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Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum & Programs Monday-Friday 11am-1pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pmThe Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum Route 145, Stewartstown (7 miles north of Colebrook) (603) 237-5500 Historic and educational site illustrating life in the northernmost region of NH prior to rural electrification. Wednesday, August 20 - Outdoor Concert A variety of traditional and ethnic World Music by Village Harmony at 6pm. Open to the public. Pack a picnic basket; bring a chair or a blanket. Donations: $8 per adult, accompanied children under 12 are free. |
| www.northcountrychamber.org/MooseFestival.htm nccoc@ncia.net www.northcountrychamber.org |
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17th Annual North Country Moose Festival Friday, August 22 - Main Street, ColebrookSaturday, August 23 - Canaan Community Park, Canaan, VT & Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg Sunday, August 24 - Our Lady of Grace Shrine, Columbia (603) 237-8939 Nulhegan Wildlife Festival, Art Show, Quilt Show, Street Fair with live music, crafts, food & entertainment, Photo Contest, Historical Society Open House, Tae Kwon Do demonstration, guided moose tours, Blue Grass concert, Cruise Night & Auto Show, Country Fair, BoBo the Clown, 17-piece Berlin Jazz Band and so much more. See website for full, detailed listings. |
| www.museumsusa.org/museums/info/1163609 agoodrum@ncia.net www.northcountrychamber.org/ColebrookHistoricalSociety.htm |
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Colebrook Area Historical Society Exhibit & Programs Saturdays, July & August, 10am-2pm, other times by appointment2nd 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. Friday, August 22, 4-8pm - Moose Festival Open House Wednesday, September 10 - Susan Zizza speaks on her recent book "Turn of the Twentieth - Early 1900s Northern New England Through the Lens of Photographer Glenduen Ladd" Wednesday, October 8 - Program on Covered Bridges in New Hampshire through grant from NH Humanities Council |
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Cohos Historical Society Marion Blodgett Museum & Events Marion Blodgett MuseumHollow Road/Bog Road, Stratford Hollow North Stratford (603) 922-8337 Wednesday, August 20, 7pm - Membership Meeting Every 3rd Wednesday at the Marion Blodgett Museum, Stratford Hollow in the summer. |
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| maryjaneames@verizon.net www.gorhamnewhampshire.com/railroadmuseum.html |
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Gorham Historical Society & Railroad Museum Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm and Tuesdays, 5-8pm, through Columbus Day25 Railroad Street (behind town park) Gorham (603) 466-5338 In 1850 the railroad came to Gorham. Explore this rich history through artifacts, photographs, scrapbooks and more. Museum located within a 1907 Grand Trunk Railway station, with a model railroad exhibit in a boxcar. Donations are accepted as the upkeep of the facilities and displays are dependent on membership dues, donations and volunteers. For special group visits or to make an appointment, please contact Mary Jane Ames at (603) 466-2085. Monday, August 18 - Membership Meeting The Society meets on the third Monday 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 or email catdick@verizon.net. |
| www.chapelartsnewengland.com/2008schedule info@chapelartsnewengland.com www.chapelartsnewengland.com |
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Chapel Arts New England Performances, Exhibits & Events Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May-October, 12noon-6pm (and by appointment) Chapel Arts New England 13 Glen Road (east side of the Gorham Town Common), Gorham (603) 723-1849 International and local artists on display in the Gallery, with many works for sale. Receptions the first Thursday of each month. On display for the July/August art show - Works by Randolph residents Joan Darlington and Ernest Demers. Sunday, August 17, 4pm - Summer Classical Series Concert: Michie Akin, Artistic Director & Conductor of the Arts District Chorale in Dallas, TX, and David Westfall, Co-chair of the Keyboard Department & Chair of Collaborative Piano at The Hartt School, University of Hartford, will perform a program of works by Franz Schubert on an 1863 Erard piano. Sunday, August 24, 4pm - Summer Classical Series Concert: St. Botolph's Town Band A female band of four oboists, who play 18th century music on replicas of oboes and bassoons of the period, will be featured in a lively concert of theatre and ceremonial music Sunday, August 31, 4pm - Summer Classical Series Concert: All Bach Various instruments, including organ, harpsichord, clavichord, Baroque cello and viola da gamba, among others Saturday, September 13, 7-10pm - Traditional New England Dances Saturday, October 11, 7-10pm - Traditional New England Dances Sunday, October 12, 4pm - Concert |
| dmayer@cartalk.com Info@WhiteMountainCafe.com www.whitemountaincafe.com |
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White Mountain Cafe Exhibits & Events White Mountain Cafe212 Main Street, Gorham (603) 466-2511 North Country home to photographer Jerry Monkman, focusing on photography of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. http://blog.jerryandmarcymonkman.com/ Saturday, August 30, 7pm - Java and Jazz with Calico Slim First and last Saturday of each month |
| dvallee@gorhamnh.org www.gorhamnh.org/news/summer%20concert.htm |
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Gorham Summer Concert Series on The Common Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pmTown Common Intersection Routes 16 & 2, Gorham (603) 466-3322 August 19 - Avalanche - Rock & Roll Please remember, there are NO DOGS ALLOWED on the Town Common at any time. |
| www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/moffett.php bcchs@hotmail.com |
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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. Reading Room is available for perusing through high school yearbooks or doing research in the many "Brown Bulletins", city reports, antique ledgers and various historical documents. Genealogy research available. |
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Flea Market & Craft Fair Sundays, 10am-4pmGorham Common Route 2/16 Junction, Gorham (603) 752-6060 Lots of Vendors. Alternate Sundays through September. Call for more information or to reserve a table. |
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Northern Forest Heritage Park & Artisans Gift Shop Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pmNorthern Forest Heritage Park 961 Main Street, Route 16, Berlin (603) 752-7202 Featuring a three-acre site with waterfront access and walkways, an outdoor amphitheater, a full-size circa-1900 replica logging camp, interactive exhibits and the Brown House Museum, built in 1853 by the H.W. Winslow Company as a boarding house for its saw mill employees. The Artisans Gift Shop & Display Gallery offers original arts, crafts and gifts. Saturday, September 13 - Second Annual Pig Roast Live entertainment Sunday, September 28 - Ninth Annual Lumberjack Festival Favorite events include the Axe Toss, Single Bucking, Underhand Chop and the Log Rolling Contest Saturday, October 11 - River Fire Saturday, December 6 - Teddy Bear Picnic Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Children receive a teddy bear lunch, pose for a photo with Santa and participate in crafts. Tuesday-Saturday, through mid-October, 2pm & 5pm - River Boat Tours Narrated 90-minute tour along the Androscoggin River, educating about the significance of the river and local history. |
| www.stkieranarts.org/2008.pdf kieran@ncia.net www.stkieranarts.org |
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St. Kieran celebrates Arts, Creativity & Cultural Heritage OngoingSt. Kieran Community Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1028 Local, regional and internationally acclaimed artists will fill the stage with a revolving repertoire of shows selected to celebrate the arts, creativity and our cultural heritage. Art exhibits are open for viewing during regular business hours Monday-Friday, an hour before all performing arts programs, and by special arrangement. There is no admission fee but donations to support the exhibit series are most welcome and greatly appreciated. Summer Raffle Fundraiser - Prizes include a Balsams Grand Hotel B&B package, a $250 Irving Oil Gift Card, a Handmade Quilt Throw, and other prizes - check the website for updates. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5, available at Wonderland Bookstore in Gorham, Gill’s Florist in Berlin, from all St. Kieran Board and Advisory Committee members, and at the Arts Center office. Winners will be drawn at the Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Performance on September 19 and need not be present to win. On exhibit September 5-October 17 - Group Show in Mixed Media Friday, September 19, 7pm - Jeh Kulu Dance & Drum Theater Sixteen highly-trained American artists share traditional West African rhythms and dances from the countries of Guinea, Senegal and Mali, West Africa. With joy, passion, high energy and beautiful costumes, they raise cultural awareness, create community sharing, and bring the spirit of West African music and dance to audiences of all ages. September 25 - Mathias Schmelmer: Master Organist October 17 - “Fall for the Arts” Auction Fundraiser October 24-25 - North Country Quilt Show Saturday, November 1, 2pm - Children's Theatre: A Pirate's Life for Me A fun, silly and wise New England pirate’s adventure story told with original songs, music & colorful costumes to delight children of all ages. Written by NH’s Brownie Macintosh, copies of his newly-released children’s book will be available for signing after the show. Presented by the popular children’s entertainers Julie & Brownie. On exhibit November 7-December 17 - Winter and Remembering Nansen Ski Jumping Historic photographic exhibit Friday, November 7, 7pm - Susie Burke & David Surette Together since 1988, this popular duo is famous for presenting their unique blend of traditional, contemporary and original folk & acoustic music. Burke’s vocals are stunning and heartfelt & matched by Surette’s fluid fret work and ease on guitar. Saturday, November 15, 3pm - The Nutcracker Ballet Over 40 dancers of the Robinson Ballet Company bring the magic of this holiday classic to life for children of all ages. Beautiful costumes, magical set designs and a dream-come-true adventure. Sunday, November 23, 2pm - St. Kieran Arts Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Berlin Jazz Twenty dynamic performers bring the best of the Big Band era’s Jazz, Swing & favorite American tunes to the stage in a special benefit concert for the Arts Center. Join us for refreshments & the unveiling of the new 2009 Arts Series. Wednesday, Friday & Sunday, December 10, 12 & 14 - North Country Community Chorus Christmas Concerts Conducted by Randall Labnon, the voices of this spectacular 90-member chorus fill the Arts Center and listeners’ hearts with joy, excitement & sweet memories for the Holiday Season. Tickets to all performances are currently $12 for adults and $6 for students and children. Season tickets available. |
| 752-1028 kieran@ncia.net www.stkieranarts.org rcharest@ne.rr.com www.materialgirlsquilts.homestead.com |
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Berlin Quilters Guild Meetings, Plans Quilt Show Monday, September 8, 7pm and Saturday, August 9Community Room of the St. Kieran Center for the Arts 155 Emery Street, Berlin (603) 752-1607 Material Girls Quilt Guild of Berlin, NH invite quilters of all levels of experience to display their works at the North Country Quilt Show to be held at the St. Kieran Center for the Arts on October 24 & 25, 2008. It isn’t necessary to be a member of a guild. Anyone who has made quilts or has an antique quilt to show is welcome to display them at the show. This year, as part of the Quilt Show and for fun and added excitement, a special challenge was sent out to other quilters to create a quilt, wall hanging or other item using a particular half yard of fabric. Everyone was given the same fabric and were told to let their imaginations run wild. The challenge is still open and anyone who is interested in participating may contact Sylvia Charest, Quilt Guild President, at rcharest@ne.rr.com or Barb Barbieri at bobarb0104@aol.com for more information on how to participate and how to acquire the necessary fabric. A Viewer’s Choice Award will be given to one of the challenge quilts entered in the show as well one award each for bed quilts, wall hangings and other quilted items, such as clothing or miniature quilts. For more information on the show and how to register your quilts, visit the Material Girls website. The Berlin Quilters Guild (Material Girls) meets at 7pm on the first Monday 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. September 8 - Elections October 6 - Prep for Quilt Show |
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Haverhill Historical Society Events Wednesdays & Sundays, through October 12, 2-5pm (also open by appointment)Haverhill Historical Society's Kimball Store Museum 58 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5978 Tuesday, August 19, 7:30pm - "Federal and Greek Revival and the Search for an American Style" Richard Guy Wilson, Commonwealth Professor Chair at the University of Virginia. At the Ladd Street School Saturday, August 23, 11am - The towns of Haverhill and Bath, New Hampshire invite you to the rededication of the historic Haverhill-Bath Covered Bridge, recently renovated and preserved by a year-long construction project. On the Haverhill (Woodsville) side of the bridge. Celebration to follow at Railroad Park adjacent to the bridge site. For more information contact Glenn English, Haverhill Town Manager at (603) 787-6800. Tuesday, September 30, 7pm - "Sprightly Steps: New Hampshire's Contra and Square Dancing Traditions" Adam R. Boyce, Williamstown, Vermont, fiddler and caller. Co-sponsored by the NH Humanities Council; at the Parish House. |
| www.whitemountainbiz.com/gift141b.html emilygtshipman@hotmail.com |
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Piermont Farmers' Market Tuesdays, through October 30, 3pm-7pmIntersection of Route 25 and River Road Piermont (802) 222-4582 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. |
| alumnihall@charterinternet.com www.town.haverhill.nh.us/alumnicomingeven.html |
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Alumni Hall Cultural Center Programs & Exhibits Summer Office Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11am-3pm (and by arrangement)Alumni Hall Cultural Center 75 Court Street, Haverhill (603) 989-5500 Year-round, regional, accessible venue for the fine & performing arts. Music, theatre, dance, literature, film; Arts-for-Youth workshops; art, photo, quilt exhibits; antiques auctions and more. Heritage & resource information for residents, newcomers and visitors. Hall available for rent for community, school, business or private functions, meetings, exhibits, classes. The Alumni Hall Interpretive Center displays large panels sponsored by the Connecticut River Joint Commission. The panels show images and text related to the heritage, land and people of NH and VT's Upper Valley. The Hall's Connecticut River Byway Visitor Center is open mid-June to mid-October, Tuesday-Sunday, 12noon-4pm. Wednesday, August 20, 11am - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players: Grade School Musical An original new show, created and performed by the 2008 Interns, it is a pop/rock musical about the grade school set (instead of the high school) told Weathervane style, with all the energy and imagination of the Patchwork Players. The one-hour, complete show typically offer classic tales with an informal twist and musical fun, often with some audience participation. Saturday, August 30, 7:30pm - Concert & Dance Sweet Jamm plays standards from the '20s, '30s & '40s for your listening and dancing pleasure. Enjoy the café atmosphere and great dance floor of this beautifully restored 19th century building. Admission $5; refreshments available. Sunday, August 31, 3-5pm - Photography Contest Awards and Exhibit Opening View the winning and selected photos from the 2008 Alumni Hall/Al Stevens Memorial Photography Contest. Images of the Lower Cohase/Upper Valley region "As You've Never Seen It Before". Sponsored by Alumni Hall and the Lower Cohase Chamber of Commerce. Named in memory of the man who was an integral part of the Chamber and helped inaugurate the annual Photo Contest. Contest images must be from Haverhill or Piermont, NH, Bradford or Newbury, VT, or any town directly abutting one of these four towns. Free admission. |
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Weathervane Children's Theatre Patchwork Players Program Fridays, 1pmWeathervane Theatre Barn Route 3, Whitefield (603) 838-6072 Patchwork Players present a whole new summer of classic tales with a Weathervane twist, designed for our youngest (and young at heart) North Country audiences. August 15 & 22 - Grade School Musical August 29 - Showcase 2008 - An opportunity to see the Patchwork folks performing some of their favorite contemporary and standard musical comedy numbers |
| www.nhstateparks.org/uploads/WeeksSummerPrograms08.pdf nhparks@dred.state.nh.us www.nhstateparks.org |
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Weeks Historic Site Summer Programs Thursdays, 7pm, unless otherwise notedGreat 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. Most programs are free and the public is invited. August 14, 9am-2pm - Canoe Trip (easy flatwater), with David Cook and Dave Govatski August 14 - Above the Gravel Bar (Maine Canoeing History), with David Cook, followed by Perseid Meteor Showers (starting 8:30pm in the lodge), with Clare Long August 21 - Stark Decency: NH’s WWII German P.O.W. Camp During World War II, 300 German prisoners of war were held at Camp Stark near the village of Stark in New Hampshire’s North Country. Allen Koop, Dartmouth College, explains how the history of this camp tells us much about our country’s war experience and about our state. For more information, call Sam Stoddard at 788-4961. August 28 - White Mountain Guidebook Centennial, with Steve Smith and Kevin Breunig (brief Annual Meeting at 6pm) Saturday, September 13, 1-4pm - Wildflower Walk (meet at Park Entrance), with Sarah Schwaegler |
| http://lancasternh.org/town_services/lancaster_nh_library.htm weekslib@ncia.net lancasternh.org |
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Weeks Memorial Library Programs & Events Weeks Memorial Library128 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 788-3352 Wednesday, August 20, 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 (no session August 26) - 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 (no session August 28) - Story Hour Stories and activities for ages 3-5 years |
| info@aannh.org www.aannh.org/aannh_programs_and_events.php#bethlehem |
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North Country Stories - Stark Story Circle Saturday, August 23, 10-11:30amTown Hall Stark (603) 323-7302 As part of their North Country Stories collecting process, the New Hampshire Heritage Project and the Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place and Culture are hosting a series of story circles. Residents of Stark and Groveton are invited to share stories about ice-out on the rivers, work in the mills, farming, school stories and stories about local businesses. All are welcome. The event is co-sponsored by the Stark Historical Society and presented in partnership with the Arts Alliance, a three-year effort to collect, edit and publish an anthology for the North Country - and to identify regional authors and storygatherers. Check our website for more details. |
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Original Music Showcase Wednesday, August 27Black Bear Bistro 38 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-3873 Local artists trying out new material and getting together with other musicians who are trying to do the same. Showcasing art pieces for sale from The Old Mill Gallery from local artists. Last Wednesday of each month. |
| bonfletcher@yahoo.com www.whitefieldnh.org/page2.asp |
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Whitefield Historical Society Museum Thursdays, through September 27, 2-4pm (also by appointment)Whitefield Historical Society Museum downstairs in Laconia Savings Bank 22 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-2466 Features displays on various facets of life in Whitefield over the years. |
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Artisans Classroom for Children at Old Mill Studio Thursday-Sunday, 11am-5pm, during classes and by chanceOld Mill Studio, On the Common 36 King Square, Whitefield (603) 837-8778 Fridays, August 15 and September 5, 12 & 19, 10-11am - Art Play Group Story, songs, art exploration, socialization for preschoolers. First 3 Fridays of each month. Fridays, August 15 and September 5, 12 & 19, 12:30-2:30pm - Art in the PM Visual art background & hands-on exploration of art concepts for homeschoolers. First 3 Fridays of each month. |
| www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/jefferson.php jcm@ncia.net |
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Jefferson Historical Society Museum Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, June-Columbus Day, 11am-2pmJefferson Historical Society 900 Presidential Highway/Route 2, Jefferson (603) 586-7021 Housed in 1868 church building on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the museum. |
| mkt@weathervanetheatre.org www.weathervanetheatre.org |
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Weathervane Theatre Summer Schedule Through August 30, almost every night, 8pmWeathervane Theatre Route 3, Whitefield (603) 838-6072 Professional main stage shows in an alternating/rotating calendar that offers a different show almost every night. 2008 shows include musicals Babes in Arms, Oklahoma!, Violet, Rent, a new original musical evening Motor City Music, and two comedies, Picasso at the Lapin Agile and All the Great Books (abridged). Saturday, August 30, 2pm & 8pm - 'Best of 2008' - annual highlight show |
| CustomerService@tbatheatres.com www.tbatheatres.com |
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Free Family Movies at Rialto Theatre Mondays-Thursdays, August 4-September 1, 10amTuesday-Thursday, September 2-4, 4pm TBA Theatres - Rialto Theatre 80 Main Street (Route 2), Lancaster (603) 788-4499 Five films for the whole family at no cost. August 18-21 - Alvin and the Chipmonks August 25-28 - Shrek the Third September 1, 10am & September 2-4, 4pm - Shrek |
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Old Mill Studio Exhibits & Artisans Classroom Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm (also by chance)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. Now open: Stitch at the Old Mill Studio, social club & fabric supply center Classes include basket weaving, caning, clay, drawing and painting, fiber, and specialty classes in landscape quilting, penny rugs, doll constructions, table runners, wool dyeing, mosaics, rubber stamping. Call for a complete listing of classes & workshops offered. Please register with a deposit as soon as possible so materials may be ordered. Classes will be canceled if less than 4 people register. August featured artist Kim Griffin, painter in oils/acrylics. First Friday of each month - Old Mill Studio Artist's Reception Featured artist's reception including light refreshments and live music. Thursdays, August 14 & 28, 6-8pm - Inspiration Thursday Networking Craft Group Bring your current project, share ideas, receive/give encouragement. Second & fourth Thursday of each month. Tuesday, September 9, 6:30-8:30pm - Quilt Block of the Month Piece and/or appliqué different block each month; complete quilt in a year. Second Tuesday each month. |
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Summer Band Concerts on Whitefield Common Mondays, through Labor Day, 8pmWhitefield Common (877) 788-2530 or (603) 788-2530 Local musicians playing from a lovely old bandstand. Bring a chair or blanket; free of charge. |
| info@twinmountain.org www.twinmountain.org |
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Twin Mountain Summer Music Series at the Bandstand Saturdays, 7-8:30pmTwin Mountain Bandstand School Street (intersection Routes 3 & 302), Carroll (603) 846-5522 or (800) 682-7222 The Twin Mountain Summer Music Series will feature local and regional bands and entertainers. (Rain venue is Twin Mountain Town Hall.) Bring blankets and chairs; food and drinks will be available. August 16 - The Jim and Karrie Band August 23 - Bobbie and Me August 30 - The NH Rock Bottom Band |
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Patrick Ross Bluegrass Concert Thursday, August 28, 7:30pm Lancaster Town Hall 25 Main Street, Lancaster (603) 323-7302 A former Vermont state fiddling champion, North Country favorite Patrick Ross presents an evening of bluegrass and Irish fiddle tunes, folk songs and improvisational jams. Ross - who plays fiddle, guitar and mandolin - will be joined by Steve Wright of Gopher Broke, on banjo and guitar. Ross's new CD, "Northern Bluegrass," will be available at the concerts. Presented by the Arts Alliance as part of our Community Concerts program; for details, call or visit our website. |
| townofwhitefield@ne.rr.com www.whitefieldnh.org |
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Whitefield Farmers' Market and Cruisin' 'Round the Common Fridays, through October 10, 3-6pm Fridays, August 8 & 22, 6-8pm On the Common Whitefield (603) 837-9871 x40 Weekly - Farmers' Market Fresh produce and crafts for sale. Come and support your local farmer. Bi-weekly, July & August - Cruisin' 'Round the Common Slip back in time and join together for music (live DJ), raffles, food and fun in the center of Whitefield while your favorite classic and antique cars cruise around the downtown Common. Better yet-- drive your antique or classic car into town and be a part of the spectacle. The Whitefield Recreation Department and co-sponsors Aaron's Repair Center and Lufkin's Junk Removal urge you to come out for this old, small town tradition that was once a part of Whitefield's heritage. |
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2008 Arts in Education Conference September 26-28The Highland Center Route 302, Crawford Notch "Dreaming Mountains: Exploring the White Mountains through the Arts," 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 as coordinating partner, features national arts education leaders including New Orleans musician Delfeayo Marsalis, Arizona-based dance/theater artist Alison Marshall, and nature-journal artist Clare Walker Leslie of Massachusetts, and a variety of hands-on workshops and interdisciplinary arts experiences. It takes place at the Appalachian Mountain Club's lodge in the White Mountains. Early-bird rates are available; for registration information, visit our website. |
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Summer Events, Programs & Workshops at The Mount Washington Throughout Summer SeasonThe Mount Washington Hotel Route 302, Bretton Woods (603) 278-8940 or (800) 314-1752 Thursdays, through September 18, 8:30pm - Summer Lecture Series in the Conservatory August 14 - Changing Visibility in the White Mountains by UNH Professor John Halstead August 21 - Birds of Bretton Woods by UNH Professor Stephen Hale August 28 - The Rhetorical Primary: Poetry vs. Prose by UNH Professor Jennifer Borda September 4 - Butterflies: Habits and Habitats by Educator Jerry Schneider September 11 - Moose, Deer, Bear and More by The Rocks Estate Director Nigel Manley September 18 - Seeing the Forest Through the Trees: Birds, Bats and Forest Diversity by UNH Professor Peter Pekins Friday, August 15, 5:30-6:30pm and Saturday, August 16, 2-3pm & 8:30-9:30pm - Chamber Music Weekend Chamber music in the Conservatory with pianists Mila Filatova and Frank Glazer Friday, August 22, 4-5pm & 8:30-9:30pm; Saturday, August 23, 10-11am & 8:30-9:30pm; and Sunday, August 24, 11am-12noon - Barbershop Quartet: Top Drawer Four Performing in the Conservatory Saturday, August 30, 1-2pm - 9th Annual Walter & Helen Shields Concert Performing in the Grand Ballroom Saturday, August 30, 7-10pm - Enchanted Ball This is a black and white ball in the Grand Ballroom. A gala affair, reserve a table by calling (603) 278-8989. $10 per person fee for non-Resort guests. Daily, 10-11am & 3-4pm - Historic Hotel Tour Meet at the Grandfather Clock Nightly, through Sunday, August 31, 6-9pm - Dinner and Dancing With elegant surroundings, musical accompaniment. Required dress code in the Dining Room. Be sure to visit the New Hampshire Historical Society's exhibition: The White Mountains of New Hampshire. Over the past 184 years, the Society has assembled and preserved one of the nation's largest collections of objects and documents associated with the White Mountains. The exhibition explores the White Mountain region with a rich array of objects and images and is open to the public. Most nights, 9pm-12midnight - The Cave Evening Entertainment Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 14, 15 & 16 - McClenathan Brothers Sunday, August 17 - Matt Tellier Wednesday & Thursday, August 20 & 21 - McClenathan Brothers Friday, August 22 - The Twitch Saturday, Sunday & Monday, August 23, 24 & 25 - McClenathan Brothers Friday & Saturday, August 29 & 30 - Rocky Mountain Way Sunday, August 31 - McClenathan Brothers |
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Rey Center Activities Schedule Saturdays, 10am-9pm and Sundays, 10am-2pm Brookside Art Gallery hours: Thursdays & Fridays, 4:30-7:30pm and Saturdays, 10am-1pm Rey Center Town Square, Waterville Valley (603) 262-1598 or (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 multigenerational center for learning and exploration. Check website for full listing of happenings, including yoga and numerous hikes. Please pre-register for events. On display at Brookside Art Gallery - Clay, Paint and Photo Featuring the work of local artists Josh Lindgren, Sarah Heidenis and Andrew Tyler. Saturdays, August 16, 23 & 30, October 11, 10am-12noon - Curious Kids Experiential learning at its most fun. Each week will focus on a different theme. Saturdays, 1-4pm - Curious George Cottage Studio with Nat Scrimshaw In the spirit of Hans Rey’s “chalk-talks,” Nat Scrimshaw will be sketching (chalking) and discussing (talking) about what he draws. These sketches are for a new series of books that will feature Hans and Margret’s Rey’s Whiteblack the Penguin as he explores the world and learns about different places and their ecologies & people. Saturdays, 4:30pm - Literary Discussion Group Enjoy potluck hors d’oeuvres and beverages as the group discusses a variety of poetry, short fiction and drama. This program is ideal for literary buffs, but also for those who want to learn more about reading and literary criticism, but have no formal training or experience. We offer a booklet with brief biographies before each piece, free of charge, so that everyone is on the same page as the works are discussed. Cost is $5, free for pass holders. Tuesdays, 1pm - SEEDS Club for Kids: Youth Gardening Program Each week as we explore a variety of garden related themes through activities, games, projects, stories and more. Thursdays, 10am-2pm - Curious George Cottage Studio Open Hours Try your hand at drawing in the style of H.A. Rey, relax on a bean-bag chair and read your favorite Curious George Stories, see original art work by the Reys and more. |
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Shakespeare in the Valley - Theatre Under the Stars Thursdays-Saturdays, July 24-August 23, 6:30pmWaterville Valley Recreation Dept - Theatre Under the Stars Outdoor Main Stage Waterville Valley (603) 726-0098 New Hampshire's professional Repertory Festival. On an outdoor stage (indoors if rain), an international troupe performs in revolving repertory: The Taming of the Shrew A vibrant, raucous and decidedly feminist take on the most popular of Shakespeare’s plays, featuring his most beloved of all heroines, in the most passionate, physical and well-matched romantic pairing ever seen on stage. The Tamer Tamed Watch the men get “tamed” in this hysterically funny, witty and estrogen-empowered re-telling of the famous Greek play “Lysistrata” by Shakespeare’s protégé, John Fletcher. Written as an “answer” (rather than a sequel) to “Taming of the Shrew”, it interweaves characters from the original with a brand new cast of witty, insightful characters in comedically-rich and romantic situations. Tuesday & Wednesday, August 19 & 20 - The Comedy of Errors England's Full Tilt Theatre Company presents "An Identity Fair" Much like a "Murder Mystery" where the audience participates in the action, patrons attending this unique performance will "check in" to the all-inclusive "resort" and be given a new identity as a resort guest by one of the actors-cum-resort-staff. You then will be treated to food, music and a host of other activities, with the merriment gradually morphing into the performance of "The Comedy of Errors." Thursday, August 21 - All The World’s A Grave In a clever twist, best-selling author John Reed deconstructed some of Shakespeare’s most famous shows, recombining and reinterpreting them in a fresh and innovative way that breathes new life into the 400 year old works. The play follows the story of Hamlet, prince of Bohemia, at war to win the hand of Juliet, whose father is Lear, King of Aquitaine. Aided by his friends Iago and Romeo, they are victorious. His new bride at his side, Hamlet returns home to discover that his father is dead and his new stepfather is his uncle, Macbeth. Interweaving characters, speeches and plot points from Macbeth, King Lear, Othello, Henry V, Romeo and Juliet and (of course) Hamlet, it is a witty and stunning new take on the old plays that promises “this ain’t your Momma’s Shakespeare!” Theatre open: 5pm for BYO picnic/beverage (limited supply of chairs available - BYO chair or blanket advised - no pets), curtain at 6:30. Performances suitable for ages 13 and older. Call or email for tickets. |
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Shakespeare in the Valley: Sugar-Coated Shakespeare Fridays & Saturdays, through August 23, 3:30pmFridays at Rey Center in Town Square Saturdays under the Town Square tent Waterville Valley (603) 726-0098 Two person teams of our professional Main Stage actors interweave monologues, sonnets, poems and songs from Shakespeare and classical literature in a tapestry of participation, fun and learning. Appropriate for all ages. Free and open to the public. Four different shows alternate: Shakespeare and Spice; Shock, Shiver & Shake...speare; Best Bard-dies; and Hard Bard Sundays, through August 17, 11am - Bionic Bard Under the Town Square tent, families can join in a hilarious sketch comedy improv show that puts the audience in the spotlight with re-vamped versions of the Bard’s faves intercut with games, quizzes and skits. |
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Lincoln Art Gallery Exhibit The Depot Plaza264 Main Street (Route 112), Lincoln (603) 745-8828 August featured artists Sheila Psaledas and Hal Danser |
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Summer Theatre at Papermill Theatre Monday-Saturday, through August 23, 7:30pm (check online for specific dates)Papermill Theatre at Lincoln Village Shops Main (Route 112) & South Mountain Roads, Lincoln (603) 745-2141 The North Country Center for the Arts & Papermill Theatre presents three professional Broadway musical shows: All Shook Up, The Full Monty, Forever Plaid. All three shows presented in alternating repertory starting July 28. One matinee for each show in August. In addition, we produce a professional Children’s Theatre featuring adult actors who perform all original musical adaptations of favorite children’s tales. This touring company shows twice weekly at the Papermill Theatre and tours seven (7) communities in New Hampshire. |
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Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society Museum & Lectures Wednesday 2-4pm, Saturday 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. The Society is seeking community input into a Lincoln-Woodstock history/cookbook. If you have any facts or human interest stories that reflect the history of Lincoln-Woodstock, please submit as many as you like, along with your favorite recipes, by Wednesday, September 17. Recipes and/or stories may be mailed to the Society at PO Box 863, Lincoln, NH 03251 or email them through the website at www.logginginlincoln.com. Call or email for additional information. |
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Programs & Events at the Lincoln Public Library Monday-Friday, 12noon-8pm & Saturday, 10am-2pmLincoln Public Library 22 Church Street, (603) 745-8159 Wednesday, August 20, 4pm - Lincoln Area Writers Group Have you always wanted to write something, maybe a novel, or children's book or your family history? Our group is informal and we always welcome new members no matter your experience or inexperience in writing. Contact Martie Smith at 745-3665 for more information. Third Wednesday each month. October 1-31 - Heritage Arts Traveling Exhibit The State Arts Council’s Traditional Arts Program is touring Discovering Heritage Arts in New Hampshire, an exhibit which celebrates some of the music and craft traditions that make up New Hampshire’s living heritage. The art forms featured in the exhibit include: ash basket making; sheep sheering & spinning; stone wall building; blacksmithing; fly tying; dog sled making; contra dance &music; and a French Canadian soirée. The exhibit relates to a new, interactive feature of the New Hampshire Folklife website (www.nh.gov/folklife). Thursdays, 3-4:30pm - Cultured Purls Knitting Circle All levels are welcome and instruction is available. |
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Warren Historical Society Museum Most Saturdays & Sundays, July-September (or by appointment)Warren Historical Society Museum Water Street, next to Town Common (603) 764-5865 or (603) 787-6058 Home to the Redstone Rocket, the prototype used by NASA as the launch vehicle to put America's first Astronaut (Alan Shepard, a NH native) and America's first satellite into space. The museum has a gift shop and is "chocker block full" of historical items of the area. For genealogy purposes, we have available, in alphabetical order, every birth, marriage and death registered in Warren from the beginning, 1763. Sundays, September 14, October 12, November 9, 6pm - Membership Meeting Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, April through November at 6pm in the museum. The public is invited to attend. Friday, December 21, 5pm - Annual Memory Tree Reading of names, caroling and hot dog roast |
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Summer Concerts on the Dow Gazebo on the Dow FieldFranconia Concerts are free and open to the public Friday, August 15 - Allen & The Doctor Saturday, August 23 - The Drunk Stuntmen |
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Littleton Public Library Programs & Events Tuesday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Saturday, 9am-4pmLittleton Public Library 92 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-5741 Tuesday, August 19, 12noon - Brown Bag Adult Book Discussion Program meets the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the Patricia McLure Program Room. Thursday, August 28, 7pm - Book Discussion: Cover Her Face by P.D. James Time magazine has called James “a worthy successor to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie.” Scotland Yard’s Chief Inspector Adam Dalgliesh has a house full of suspects in the murder of a young housemaid who used her body and brains to try to better her social station. This book discussion is led by Clia Goodwin. For more information, call Mary Daly at 444-3959. Wednesdays, 9:30am - Toddlers Tales for children up to age 3. Thursdays, 9:30am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3, 4 & 5. Please call 24 hours in advance if you are bringing 6 or more children to either story time. No other pre-registration is necessary. |
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Fiddlesticks Art Studio Classes Fiddlesticks Art StudioBethlehem (603) 444-6321 Always welcoming ongoing enrollment; call or email to register. There will be a grand finale art show at the end of the summer – all participating artists are welcome to display their art in this end of summer art show. Each child may submit up to 6 pieces of artwork for the show. Sunday, August 24, 5-8pm - Opening Reception: Summer Art Show Featuring the work of 35 local artists. Held at Deacon’s Bench & Bin 42, Littleton Art for Adults: Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm - Drawing Practice and improve your drawing skills and learn new techniques or start from where you left off in high school – all are welcome. Small group size will allow for individual instruction – the class will be tailored to each student’s interests and needs. Wednesdays, 10am-12noon - Beginner Watercolors Come explore the basics of watercolor painting from planning with thumbnail sketches, using viewfinders, developing interesting compositions, creating under-drawings, and the basics of watercolor techniques. Students will purchase their own art materials; suggested materials list will be provided at first class. No experience needed. Thursdays, 7-9pm - World Art Indian Mandalas, Balinese masks, Mexican Amate painting, Japanese kimono collages, Turkish tile inspired art, Chinese festival paintings. Please bring a food to share – cheese, crackers, tea, coffee, spring water provided. Art for Children: Mondays - Art History & International Children’s Literature Series Classes for 3 year olds meet 10-11am; classes for 4 & 5 year olds meet 1-2pm. Price: $20 + $5 materials fee Mondays, 3-5pm - Global Art! We will be creating Indian mandalas and grand Taj Mahal paintings, next is Turkey for Turkish tile inspired art, then Sweden for Swedish Dala horses, Kenya is next for wild Kenyan animal art, then we fly to Japan for Japanese kimono collages, next stop is China for Chinese festival paintings, then we will go back in time for Ancient Egyptian paintings and scarabs. For ages 6 & up. Tuesdays, 9-9:45am - Summer Art Together Series For toddlers with parent/guardian. Price: $10+ $5 materials fee Wednesdays, 3-5pm - Drawing! Learn or improve basic drawing skills and techniques. Explore a variety of drawing materials - graphite pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, Conte crayons and pastels. We will work on shading techniques, gesture drawing, blind contour drawing, basic perspective and more. We will explore a variety of subject matter: still-lifes, landscapes and seascapes, animals, people and buildings. For ages 6 & up. Thursdays, 3-5pm - Fantasy Art We will study the art of past and present artists such as Marc Chagall fantasy paintings and Patience Brewster fairies and imaginary creatures. We will be inspired by international fairy tales and folklore too. Together we will create magic carpets, castles, dragons, fairies, wizards - a world of princesses and princes, magic mobiles and more. This class will explore painting, sculpture, drawing and collage techniques. For ages 6 and up. Fridays, 5-7pm - Drawing for Teens! Teens will explore and improve their drawing skills with graphite, colored and watercolor pencils in a supportive, non-judgmental environment – a variety of subject matter will be explored. Students are welcome to bring favorite photos, etc. for inspiration. For ages 13 & up. |
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League of NH Craftsmen Retail Gallery Events League of NH Craftsmen Retail Gallery at the Village Book Store81 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099 Upcoming Visiting Artists: Saturday, September 20, 11-3pm - David Orser & Laurel MacDuffie, Pottery Saturday, October 25, 11-3pm - Ray Bliss Rich, Papermaking Saturday, November 15, 11-3pm - Adele Sanborn, Calligraphy & Collage December, Date TBA - Kerstin Nichol, Jewelry |
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Sugar Hill Historical Museum Exhibits & Events Fridays & Saturdays, through October 13, 11am-3pm (special tours by appointment, call 823-8431)Sugar Hill Meeting House Route 117, Main Street, Sugar Hill (603) 823-5336 or (603) 823-5275 Carriage Barn Gallery: "Fire, Fire" - Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Sugar Hill Fire Department, with oral histories, photographs and equipment, including Sugar Hill's 1936 Ford Fire Truck Also... Genealogy Library, Thoma Gallery, Cobleigh Tavern Kitchen, Sleigh Shed (Bette Davis Sleigh), Carriage Barns, Gift Shop. Donations welcome. New book hot off the press: "Sugar Hill Treasures" includes clues for letterboxing adventures at historic sites in town. Contest at the museum: Identify 21 natives trees and get a chance to win a ticket to the August 30 concert. Saturday, August 30, 7pm - Concert: Northshore Dixiecrats Must have tickets in advance; all (603) 823-7453 Saturday, October 4 - Barbeque & Featured Film about Firefighters |
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St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Exhibits, Events & Programs Monday & Wednesday, 10am-8pm; Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 10am-5:30pm; Saturday, 9:30am-4pmSt. 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. Exhibiting August 15-October 11 - Canvas and Stone: Art of a Friendship A joint exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Salee Lawrence & Nancy Diefenbach. Wednesday, August 27, 7:30pm - Reading in the Gallery Summer Series Finale: Frost Place Resident Poet James Hoch & Executive Director Jim Schley Readings are free and handicapped accessible, but seating in the gallery is limited. Readings are followed by a reception and book signing. Exhibiting October 15-December 31 - Paintings by Edward Kadunc An exhibit of Kingdom landscapes and interiors. Mondays, 11am - Story Time in the Children's Library. All ages are welcome. Six O'Clock Prompt Writers Support Group - 1st and 3rd Monday each month, 6-8pm. Veteran and new writers invited. Contact Bill and Sharon Biddle at 633-2617 or Jenny and John MacKenzie at 592-3138. |
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Performances, Films & Events at Catamount Arts Monday-Friday, 1-6pmCatamount Arts 139 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury VT (888) 757-5559 or (802) 748-2600 Art Galleries are open, without charge, Monday-Friday from 1-6pm, and before and after each film screening. Nightly, 7pm - Film Series Second show at 9pm on Saturdays Fridays, 5-6:30pm - Beginner Belly Dancing Erin Narey is teaching classes all summer. Two sessions. $90 per six-week session, or $75 if you pre-register via email hypzotika@yahoo.com or eknarey@yahoo.com. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm - Tango Lessons: "Argentine Tango" No partner necessary. Call Isabel at (603) 823-8163 for more details |
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Neskaya - A Sacred Space for Movement Sundays, 6-8pm; Wednesdays, 6-7:30pmNeskaya 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 14, 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. |
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The ARTS Gallery Exhibits, Events & Classes Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 10am-4pm; Friday 10am-6pm; Sunday 12-4pm28 Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-2300 or (603) 838-6675 or (603) 838-5005 Cooperative arts gallery featuring juried works by North Country artists from NH & Vermont. The ARTS Gallery is a not for profit artisan cooperative operating under the umbrella of the Ammonoosuc Region Arts Council. On exhibit through August 31 - The Sky's the Limit Photographer Valerie Hill of Photo Sensitivity exhibits lovely photos of sunrises, sunsets, hot air balloons and other things that fly in the sky. www.photo-sensitivity.com Sundays, August 24 & September 14, 1-4pm - Knit and Crochet Sessions Come and 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. 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month. Contact Dori Hamilton for additional information at 838-5149. To register for classes, or for more information, please contact Kathy Stevens at kstevens100@hotmail.com or call (603) 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. |
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Fairbanks Museum Exhibits and Presentations Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday 1-5pmFairbanks Museum & Planetarium 1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT (802) 748-2372 Thursday, August 14, 7pm - A Musical Celebration Alicia Bay Laurel brings her distinctive music to Fairbanks, drawing on her original songs in psych folk, world (Hawaiian), and jazz/blues styles. Friday, August 15, 10am-12noon - Fridays at Fairbanks: Buds and Flowers Family fun ... a great way to explore the nature of our world for kids of all ages! This is the final program this summer. Free with Museum admission. Saturday, September 20, 10am-4pm - Festival of Traditional Crafts Artisans and experts demonstrate the traditional skills and life-ways of New England a century ago. Try your hand at basket weaving or blacksmithing, and much more. Monday-Friday at 11am and Daily at 1:30pm - Planetarium Shows Take a guided tour of the galaxy in Vermont's only public planetarium. Our programs introduce the night skies, including constellations and stars that are prominent, the planets currently visible, the Moon, and other astronomy information. This month, presentations highlight: The Mars Phoenix Mission; Make Way for the King (Jupiter); Ancient Eyes, Ancient Skies; Black Holes: Doorways to the Unknown |
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The Frost Place Museum Daily (except Tuesdays), through October 13, 1-5pmThe Frost Place Ridge Road, Franconia (603) 823-5510 The Frost Place is a nonprofit educational center for poetry and the arts based at Robert Frost's old homestead, which is owned by the town of Franconia, New Hampshire. Admission to the museum is free, yet we suggest the following donations: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $3, Children under 6 free. |
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Littleton Farmers' Market - Food, Crafts, Entertainment Sundays, through October 7, 10am-1pmSouth 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. |
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FloraLatte Artist Exhibits & Receptions Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-2pmFloraLatte 17 Main Street, Littleton (603) 444-7600 Saturday, August 23, 6-8pm - Wine & Cheese Artists’ Reception Painters Louise Savage Tabbut and her daughter Karen Tabbut Wilbur are the featured artists of “Mother and Daughter,” on exhibit through the month of September. |
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Bethlehem Concerts at the Gazebo on the Town Common Sundays, 6-8pm Gazebo 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. August 17 - Jim & Karrie Band - Wide variety of popular music August 24 - Wicked Smart Horn Band - Soulful mix of rhythm & blues, swing and rock August 31 - Mark Shelton and his Swimming Frogs - Golden oldies |
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Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum Thursday-Saturday, 12noon-5pm or 10am-2pmBethlehem Heritage Society Museum Visitors Center, Main Street, Bethlehem (888) 845-1957 Memorabilia from the Bethlehem's two Donald Ross designed golf courses are on display, in addition to 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. |
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North-of-the-Notch Studio Daily, 10am-4pm, Saturdays until 5pmIn 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. |
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The Rocks Estate Programs & Events Open daily, year-roundThe 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. Wildlife, history & garden tours. Picnic areas, hiking, skiing & snowshoe trails. Wednesdays, 7pm - Bretzfelder Park Family Educational Program Series (free) August 20 - White Mountain National Forest Presentation: Skins and Skulls An interactive program with Conservation Educator Clare Long, where participants get to match the skulls and hides of various NH species. August 27 - New England Stories for Everyone Laughing Couple Interactive Storytelling presents an interactive program where participants get to help illustrate a story as it is told. Storyteller Carolyn Black and local artist Rick Hunt will collaborate to share stories of New England’s indigenous people in a celebration of the region’s oral history tradition. Black will spin the tales, while Hunt brings the words to life in a spontaneous improvisational mural. Bretzfelder Park is managed in cooperation with the town of Bethlehem. Facilities include a classroom, educational trails, pond and several picnic sites. |
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Lisbon Area Historical Society Fridays, 1-3pm Pickwick-Clough Room - Lisbon Public Library 45 School Street, Lisbon, (603) 838-6146 or (603) 838-2228 Historical display of the Lisbon Area Historical Society will be open during the summer. The Pickwick-Clough room houses a collection of artifacts, correspondence, photographs and genealogy from the early settlers to present day. 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. |
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Events & Films at The Colonial Theatre Colonial TheatreMain Street, Bethlehem (603) 869-3422 Sunday-Tuesday, 7:30pm; Wednesdays, 5:30pm (early bird special: 2 for 1); Fridays, 7:30pm; Saturdays, 5:30pm & 8pm - Movies Check website for full description of each film August 15 & 17-20 - Surfwise August 21 - Who Gets to Call It Art? August 22-27 - Redbelt Wednesdays, 11am - Summer Children's Series Anchored on alternate Wednesdays by the Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players, the Colonial's Summer Children's Series provides a weekly dose of live music, theater, story-telling, magic and more. August 20 - Eric Girardi, Juggler August 27 - Weathervane Theatre's Patchwork Players present Grade School Musical Friday, August 29, 7pm - LIVE! at The Colonial Smooth-singing, finger-poppin', hep-scattin', one and only icon of West Coast jive 'n jazz - Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. Tickets on sale now at The Maia Papaya Cafe, Bethlehem; The Village Bookstore, Littleton; Wendell's Cafe & Deli, Franconia. Monday, September 15, 7pm - LIVE! at The Colonial Gifted and influential singer songwriter Tom Rush. Concert to benefit TCCAP/Friendship House. Saturday, October 11, 7pm - LIVE! at The Colonial From folk icon to hot blues mama the incomparable Maria Muldaur. Saturday, December 8, 7:30pm - A Christmas Carol Upstage Players annual musical production of a holiday favorite. Featuring friends, neighbors and families performing together; and a bit of caroling for the audience, too. Tickets available at the door a half hour before performances begin. |
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Register for the 8th Annual Fall Festival of the Arts Saturday, September 27, 10am-3pm Main Street, Lisbon (603) 838-6797 This fair showcases local artisans that create in various mediums from fine art; Festival attendees vote for their favorite piece of art at the Peoples’ Art Show. Enter home grown and homemade food, and the Pine Grove Grange pie contest. There is a poetry contest at the library, and a Quilt Show at the Red Brick Church. All groups are invited to enter a float into this year’s bigger parade. Call or email Janet Moriarty to enter a float, march in the parade, to participate in other contests or to receive more information. |
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The Gallery at WREN offers Art Classes & Workshops Daily, 10am-5pmThe Gallery at WREN 22 Park Avenue, Bethlehem (603) 869-9736 Live Model Opportunity for local art class A group of local artists meet regularly at WREN for a drawing class. They are looking for someone interested in doing live modeling for the class. If interested, please call Roland Shick at (603) 869-5568. On exhibit through September 8 - Trekking Light and Wild Things: Photographs by Randy Roos and Sculpture by Stefan Saal Randy Roos takes photographs in the White Mountains, intent on capturing rare moments of light and weather. Mythological creatures, dancing figures and trapeze artists are some of the subjects in this family of sculpture by Lancaster artist Stefan Saal, whose work includes carved and painted wood, cast paper, and sketches and watercolors of wild and whimsical characters. Wednesdays, 3-7pm and Saturdays, 9am-1pm, through October 11 - Local Works Farmers Market and Outdoor Marketplace Fresh bread and vegetables. Local arts and crafts. Looking for vendors to be part of this exciting new opportunity; call or email localworksnh@gmail.com. Mondays, 12noon-1pm - Yoga with Rose Yoga tones the physical body wonderfully but also helps to quiet and focus the mind. |
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Franconia Heritage Museum Events & Exhibits Thursdays & Saturdays, 1-4pm (and by special request)Franconia Heritage Museum 553 Main Street (Route 18), Franconia (603) 823-5000 The non-profit Council operates the Franconia Heritage Museum and the Iron Furnace Interpretive Center. Work continues on a scale model of the Brooks and Whitney Bobbin Mill. The Brooks family exhibit will be displaying artifacts and items throughout the museum’s 1800s farmhouse and outbuildings. |
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League of NH Craftsmen Artisan Demonstrations Saturday, August 23, 11am-3pmLittleton League of NH Craftsmen Retail Gallery 81 Main Street, at the Village Book Store, Littleton (603) 444-1099 Potter Steve Cunliffe will discuss his pottery and demonstrate decorating techniques. His cups, bowls and jars are simple and functional. Free and all are welcome. |
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Events & Workshops at Littleton Area Senior Center Littleton Area Senior Center 77 Riverglen Lane, Littleton (603) 444-6050 Check website for full listing of activities. |
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League of NH Craftsmen Littleton Studio School Classes League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 81 Main Street, LittletonLittleton Studio School, 21 Mill Street, Littleton (603) 444-1099 The Littleton Studio School is an affiliate of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, supported by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and Jane's Trust, as well as numerous community members. 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. Please call, email or stop by the League's gallery, at 81 Main Street, to reserve your place in a class. Any student under 18 will need a parent's signature. Full tuition is due at the time of registration. A full refund, less a $25 registration fee, will be given to students who withdraw from a workshop or class one week prior to its first day. No refunds will be given after that time. Thursdays, September 11, 18 & 25 and October 2, 6-9pm - Jewelry I: An Introduction to Metalsmithing Fundamentals of metal smithing, focusing on soldering, sawing, piercing, forming, filing, fitting & texturing metal by using stamps & hammers. Students will also learn various techniques for finishing metalwork, manually & using a flexshaft, applied to specific jewelry projects. Metalshop safety will be discussed. No prior experience necessary. Studio tools will be shared, or bring your own. Student maximum: 6. Age minimum: 18. Cost: $110/materials fee $45. White Mountain Community College is offering two non-credit one-day jewelry workshops at the Littleton Crafts Studio School Saturday, September 13, 10am-1pm - Make a Ring Sunday, October 12, 1-4pm - Make a Pair of Earrings Saturdays, September 20, October 18 and November 15, 9:30am-1pm - Handbuilding in Colored Clay In this series of three workshops, handbuilding techniques unique to working with colored clay will be demonstrated and discussed, allowing each participant to build a ceramic piece from the colored clay pattern presented in each workshop. Detailed instruction will be provided on how to create a simple yet compelling pattern in a "loaf" or "log," utilizing contrasting clay bodies of various colors. Firing and glazing the finished pieces will be arranged with the studio staff. Student maximum: 8. Ages: 12 & up. Cost: $65 per class, $120 for two, or $180 for all three. September 20 - Square Plate, in the "Geology" pattern Techniques include: forming and altering variation on striped patterns, slicing patterned loaves, slumping and humping, refining rims. October 18 - Mug, in the "Checkerboard"pattern Techniques include: forming a cylinder, attaching a base, forming coils, altering rims and shapes in a cylinder. November 15 - Small Bowl, in the "Vortes Spiral" pattern A somewhat more involved pattern, the techniques covered include slicing, slumping and humping slabs, and altering rims. Wednesday, September 25, 6-9 pm - "Pot-luck Delight" Basket This handsome, rectangular basket holds a baking pan, with room for a potholder & serving utensil - or anything else you want to carry. Suitable for all experience levels. Student minimum: 8. Minimum age: 16. Cost: $60 (includes all materials) Sunday, September 28, 10am-4pm - Soldering 101 This workshop explains the basics of silver soldering and how to use a torch properly. We will discuss how torches and gas tanks work, how to change tanks and put together a basic soldering torch setup. We will go over the types of solder including gold solder, silver, and copper brazing rods, and do various soldering joints, such as butt joints, sweat soldering, and how to use jigs for difficult soldering joints. The basics of flux, what types of tweezers, and more. Student maximum: 6. Age minimum: 18. Cost: $60/materials fee $15. 3-6pm - Clay: Throwing 101 Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and November 7 - Adults Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22 & 29 and November 6 - Grades: 7-12 In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of throwing on a wheel, and also have the opportunity to explore hand building techniques if interested. Participants will be eligible for Open Studio times. Student maximum: 6. Cost: $95 + materials fee Saturday, October 4, 10am-4pm - Beyond the Basic Pinch Pot Students will explore the basic pinch pot and the creative possibilities of pinching. Many techniques will be demonstrated, including how to create round and thin walled pots. Vessels with handles and spouts will be pinched, stretched, and pulled out of one piece of clay. Surface decoration such as imprinting textures, colored slips, and carving will be emphasized as a way to enhance the work. Each student will have the opportunity to create pieces of varying sizes. Firing and glazing the finished pieces will be arranged with the studio staff. Student maximum: 8. Age minimum: 18. Cost: $60/materials fee $10. Sunday, October 5, 12-4pm - Beyond the Basic Pinch Pot (kids) Designed for younger students. Students will go beyond the basic pinch pot and explore the creative possibilities of pinching. Many techniques will be demonstrated, teaching students how to create round and thin walled pots. Vessels with handles and spouts will be pinched, stretched, and pulled out of one piece of clay. Surface decoration such as imprinting textures, colored slips, and carving will be emphasized as a way to enhance the work. Each student will have the opportunity to create pieces of varying sizes. Firing and glazing the finished pieces will be arranged with the studio staff. Student maximum: 8. Ages: 8 & up. Cost: $40/materials fee $10. Fridays, October 10, 24 & 31 and November 7, 6-9pm - Guided Open Session A continuation of Jewelry I, students will meet weekly to work independently on their own projects, with support from the instructor. The instructor will work with students individually 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 & etching. Students are encouraged to discuss projects with each other & learn from each other, as well as from the instructor. Prerequisite: Jewelry I or equivalent. Student maximum: 6. Age minimum: 18. Cost: $110. Materials may be purchased from the instructor. Sunday, October 19, 1-5pm - Monoprinting In the world of printmaking, monoprintingmight be described as the most painterly, versatile and spontaneous of all printmaking techniques. In this workshop, students will use a variety of mediums and implements to create one of-a-kind images. No previous printing experience needed - just a willingness to explore and try new things. Student Maximum: 8. Cost: $30/materials $10 Wednesday, October 22, 9am-3pm - "3/4 Tennessee Bushel Basket" This sturdy, round basket is traditionally used for harvesting 3/4 of a bushel of apples, but it can be used for many purposes. Suitable for all experience levels. Bring a bag lunch. Student maximum: 6. Minimum age: 16. Cost: $90 (includes all materials). Thursday-Sunday, October 23-26, 9am-5pm - Metal Clay: 4-Day Workshop This Level One course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of Art Clay. The curriculum consists of 9 different projects and covers a variety of techniques, including the use of organic forms, creating flat and round-shank rings, addition and firing of gemstones and glass, creating a mirror finish, and more. This course provides general and technical information, as well as helpful teaching guidelines. Student minimum 4/maximum 6. Age minimum: 18. Cost: $550. Upon successful completion of this course, students are entitled to teach Art Clay introductory classes. Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2, 10am-4pm - Demystifying Stone Settings This is a workshop for people interested in learning how to set stones. Basic bezel mounts, from the simplest settings to more elaborate tube bezel settings, and prong setting for round, oval, square, trillion, emerald-cut and faceted stone and will be covered. We will work mostly in silver, but also with some gold settings, if desired. Pros and cons of various gold alloys will be discussed. Students may bring their own stone setting projects to work on, along with any stones, silver and gold they may have. Silver, gold, settings and stones can be purchased from the instructor. Student maximum: 6. Age minimum: 18. Cost: $125/materials fee $30. Open Studio time is available for pottery students registered for fall pottery classes and individuals who have demonstrated experience working with clay. Coordination of the open studio time will be done through the Pottery Coordinator. Prerequisite: Throwing 101 or equivalent experience. Cost: $5 per hour for registered pottery students $10 per hour for other individuals. |
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Contra Dancing in Tamworth Saturdays, through August 30, 8-11pmTamworth Town House Main Street, Tamworth (603) 323-8687 Sponsored by the Tamworth Outing Club. Please wear soft-soled shoes. $7/person, children 15 & under $3. October 11 - Columbus Weekend with Byron Ricker November 29 - Thankgiving Weekend with Eric Rollnich December 31 - New Year's Eve with Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman |
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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). |
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Genealogy Workshops Monday, September 1, 1-3pm (first Monday each month)Wednesday, September 3, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm (first Wednesday each month) Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm Captain Enoch Remick House 26 Great Hill Road, Tamworth (603) 323-8002 This program teaches participants how to use popular research tools such as genealogy books & software, town vital records and the internet. Instruction in using the best materials and methods for storing treasured old photographs so that they may preserved for future generations to enjoy. Class size limited to 6 researchers. An initial registration fee of $10 provides a starter packet with forms and charts. Individual classes are $6. Museum open year-round: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, except major holidays |
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Argentine Tango Dance Classes Mondays, 4:45pm & 6pmChristmas 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. It is not necessary to be a couple as the instructor will rotate the dancers. All are welcome, even if you’ve never danced the Tango. Lessons will be held weekly. The cost is $10 per person. There will be 20 slots open for each session, and there are still a few spots available. If it fills up before you get in, Isabel will be keeping the names of all interested persons to put together another class on Sunday afternoons. Starting September, the classes will be on Sunday, most likely 1pm & 2pm.Please reply ASAP if you are interested, emailing your time preference, telephone # and email address to Dick Devellian. Wear well-supported shoes. |
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Brick Church for the Performing Arts Summer Schedule Brick Church for the Performing Arts502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell, ME (207) 925-2792 Thursday, August 14 - Dan Moore “Evolution of Keyboard Music” will be the theme of this local favorite and rousing performer. Come enjoy an interesting twist on history. Thursday, August 21 - Alex the Jester An offbeat, wise fool presenting sight gags, amazing stunts, and wise words in the medieval gibberish language of Grammelot. Thursday, August 28 - Halfmoon Jug Band Maine's finest purveyors of high-octane, street-corner, acoustic music Saturday, September 13 - TWO Lots of visual excitement from jugglers Jason and Matthew Tardy, who do Extreme Juggling |
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Programs & Events at North Conway Library Monday/Tuesday/Friday, 12-5pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 12-6pmNorth Conway Library Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-2961 The summer raffle prize is a beautiful hand-crafted quilt made by board member Candy Armstrong. The quilt is now on display at the library and tickets are on sale there. Sunday, August 24, 6:30pm - 15th Annual Theater Night The cocktail reception at the Eastern Slope Inn, accompanied under the tent by Mountain Aire Strings, will be followed by an 8pm performance of "Baby" at the Eastern Slopes Playhouse. The raffle quilt winner will be drawn at the event. Call the library for more information and to reserve your tickets. Friday, September 5, 10:30am - TGIF Book Group The Group meets the first Friday of every month. Everybody is welcome whether you belong to the library or not, whether you have read the book or not. |
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Denmark Arts Center Exhibits, Workshops & Events Denmark Arts Center50 West Main Street (on Route 160), Denmark Village (207) 452-2412 Monday-Friday, August 11-15 - Kids' Musical Theater Workshop This morning day camp gives kids ages 5-15 a chance to sing, act and move in a very supportive environment. Each student has a part in an original play, complete with songs, costumes and a wonderful set. The day camp culminates in a performance for family, friends and the community on the afternoon of the last day. Saturday, August 16, 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. |
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Conway Public Library Events & Programs Monday-Thursday 10am-8:30pm, Friday & Saturday 10am-5:30pm Conway Public Library Main Street, Conway (603) 447-5552 Tuesday, August 19, 1pm - KHS Reading Group Wednesdays, through August 20, 10:30am - Summer Story Time for Wee Ones 3 & under, featuring the Smart Start Skills Program. Guests and older siblings are always welcome at story times. No registration is necessary. Wednesdays, through August 20, 4pm - Summer Reading Program: G’day for Reading Loosely based on the state-wide theme of Australia, but readers 15 and under can read whatever they like from newspapers to Harry Potter. Scheduled programs free and open to age 4 up. Free popsicles after each show. August 20 - Summer Reading Program Finale with Steve Blunt: Sing along in the Billabong Thursdays, through August 21, 3:30pm - Young Adult Book Group Refreshments served. Grades 6 to 12 welcome. Thursday, August 21, 3:30pm - Wii Gaming Day For young adults entering grade 6 and up. Refreshments will be served. September 1-30 - Heritage Arts Traveling Exhibit The State Arts Council’s Traditional Arts Program is touring Discovering Heritage Arts in New Hampshire, an exhibit which celebrates some of the music and craft traditions that make up New Hampshire’s living heritage. The art forms featured in the exhibit include: ash basket making; sheep sheering & spinning; stone wall building; blacksmithing; fly tying; dog sled making; contra dance &music; and a French Canadian soirée. The exhibit relates to a new, interactive feature of the New Hampshire Folklife website (www.nh.gov/folklife). Fridays - The Library offers an outreach program to day care facilities throughout the Town of Conway. Call to schedule the delivery of books, materials and/or live story times. These services are free. |
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Mt. Washington Valley Theatre Company Summer Season Tuesday-Sunday, through August 31, 8pmMt Washington Valley Theatre Company Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse Main Street, North Conway (603) 356-5776 North Conway's Professional Summer Musical Theatre presents four lively Broadway musicals. Parking at Mt. Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center. August 5-16 - Fiddler on the Roof One of the most loved and celebrated musicals of all time (9 Tonys!), Fiddler tells the story of Tevye, the milkman, his wife Golde and their 5 daughters who face changing times in little Anatevka. Featuring classic songs: “Tradition”, “If I were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker.” Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, Book by Joseph Stein August 19-31 - Baby If you’ve ever had a baby, loved a baby, or been a baby, this charming modern tale of three couples at different stages of life facing parenthood is for you! Lots of fun! Light rock score, with popular songs: “I Want it All!” and “The Story Goes On.” Book by Sybille Pearson, Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. |
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Dana Clemons White Mountain Photo Gallery Thursday-Saturday, 9am-5pm and Monday, 9am-4pmThe 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. PO Box 285, Bartlett, NH 03812 |
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Mountain Top Music Summer Performances, Classes & Lessons Monday-Friday, 12noon-7pmMountain 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. Please call for more information or to register. Partial list; check website for full schedule. Monday-Friday, August 11–15, 9am-2pm - Jazz Camp: A Big Band theme will run through Jazz Camp this year. Jazz Camp is for players with at least one year’s experience on their instruments, ages 10-18. This year, singers are welcome also. Faculty members will work with students to prepare a jazz program for a culminating concert. The Jazz Camp band will also perform at Arts Jubilee’s Big Band tribute on August 14. Students will get a taste of music theory, learn skills for improvising, and experience a private lesson on their instrument or in voice. Mondays, through August 18, 7-8:30pm - Swing Dance Class An introduction to proper position and basic steps for 6 Count East Coast Swing, as well as a modest repertoire of moves to get you groovin’ on the dance floor. Come alone or with a partner, class is limited to 18 individuals and will be enrolled by pairs. Session II will provide more advanced students with new information and can serve as a refresher if you already dance. All classes are structured to facilitate learning; students rotate to different partners to strengthen dance skills and to get to know their classmates better. Dance shoes are recommended. Ages 15 to adult. Tuesdays, through August 26, 10am-12noon - Youth Chamber Ensemble Students play classical chamber music in small groups. Students are grouped by playing ability. Ensembles are coached by Chris Nourse. Students should have completed one year of study on their instruments. All instruments are welcome. Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 21, 1:45-2:30pm & 2:30-3:15pm - Keyboard Kids Students will learn to read music notation, use right and left hands to play familiar songs, and play in ensemble and alone. For ages 5-7. Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 21, 2:30-3:15pm, 3:15-4pm, 4-4:45pm, 4:45-5:30pm - Group Guitar Students learn basic guitar technique and play songs together. Tuesdays & Thursdays, through August 21, 3:15-4pm - Instrument Exploration (Recorder & Ukulele) Using a specially-designed “pre-corder” for small hands, students learn to name and play several notes, play familiar songs, and lay the foundation for reading music notation. During the second session, students will work with ukuleles (to simulate guitars) and identify strings, play simple songs, develop dexterity necessary for playing any fretted instrument, play familiar songs, and lay the foundation for reading music notation. Instruments are provided. Ages 4-6. Tuesdays, through August 19, 6-7:30pm - Community Chamber Ensembles Amateur musicians gather to create beautiful music. Each session is followed by a concert. Musicians will be grouped by playing experience. Players should have basic playing-ability on their instruments and be able to read music notation. Appropriate for high-school aged and adult players. Tuesdays, through August 26, 6:30-8pm - Adult Singers Class Designed to teach good vocal technique, breathing techniques and local warm-ups, then applies what students have learned to familiar songs. No music reading or previous music experience is necessary. Thursdays, through August 21 - MTMC’s Family Music Programs Music for Babies (birth through eighteen months) runs 9:30-10am. Music for Toddlers (ages 18 months to 3 years) runs 10:15-11am and Preschool Music (ages 3-5) runs 11-11:45am. Young Musicians (ages 5-8) runs 2:30-3:15pm. Thursdays, through August 21, 7-8:30pm - Jam Sessions and Recording Class This ongoing series is designed to put all those scales, chords and rhythm studies to real-world use. Tap into your creative potential, develop group performance skills, and learn methods for expanding one core idea into a whole song. Students will interact with their musical peers and explore the art of multi-track recording for use as an archiving and development tool. Ages 13 to adult. |
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Jackson Historical Society Programs, Museum, Art Gallery Fridays & Saturdays, 12noon-5pmJackson Historical Society White Mt Art Gallery & Museum Route 16/16A, Jackson (603) 383-4060 Museum of 19th Century White Mountain Art paintings, interesting artifacts, photographs, memorabilia and antique map col |