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March 3

Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire

Drawing on research from her book Moved and Seconded: Town Meeting in New Hampshire, the Present, the Past, and the Future, New Hampshire Home essayist Rebecca Rule regales audiences with stories of the rituals, traditions and history of town meeting, including the perennial characters, the literature, the humor and the wisdom of this uniquely New England institution. 6 p.m. Conway Public Library • 15 Greenwood Avenue in Conway • nhhumanities.org/events/moved-andseconded-town-meeting-new-hampshire-26

March 6 The Grand Resort Hotels of the White Mountains—Architecture, History and the Preservation Record Architectural historian Bryant Tolles Jr. shares the history and architecture of the grand resort hotel phenomenon and hospitality tourism in the White Mountains from the pre-Civil War era to the present. The primary focus is on the surviving grand resort hotels: The Mount Washington Resort, the Mountain View Grand, the Balsams, the Eagle Mountain House, and Wentworth Hall and Cottages. Extensive illustrations document these buildings and others no longer in existence. 6 p.m. Walpole Town Hall • 34 Elm Street in Walpole nhhumanities.org/events/grand-resort-hotelswhite-mountains-architecture-history-andpreservation-record-16

March 7 History of Camellias in Boston Many large estates in the Boston area featured large glass greenhouses and significant collections of camellia trees. Discover the rich history of camellia cultivation from the late 1700s through the 1900s at this illustrated lecture by Lyman Estate Greenhouses Manager Lynn Ackerman. Afterward, visit the 1804 greenhouses and enjoy the large camellia collection in bloom. 2 p.m. Lyman Estate Greenhouses • 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, Massachusetts • (617) 994-5913 my.historicnewengland.org/483/2602

March 9 Steel Chef Challenge This annual event features a local chef competition with Food Network celebrity chef Michael Symon. Attendees will watch live as the competition between chefs heats up, and enjoy a fabulous dinner created by Chef Symon and his staff. The VIP portion of the event will take place before the competition, where VIPs can meet and greet the celebrity chef and get autographs. Proceeds benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank. General admission tickets are $125; VIP tickets are $225. Doubletree by Hilton Manchester • 700 Elm Street in Manchester • nhfoodbank.org/steelchef

Camellia Days Visit a celebrated collection of camellias in the 1804 camellia house at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. Soak up the atmosphere and colors of the tropics, along with some history. Enjoy the one-hundredyear-old camellias in full bloom at one of the oldest surviving greenhouses in the United States. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. See website for March dates. Lyman Estate Greenhouses • 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, Massachusetts • (617) 994-5913 historicnewengland.org/property/ lyman-estate-greenhouses

March 9 The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns Barns can tell us a great deal about the history of agriculture in New Hampshire. In the Colonial period, New Hampshire was a rural, agrarian state and small subsistence farms dotted the landscape. An important part of these farmsteads was the barn, which housed animals and stored crops. Early barns used traditional building methods and followed the English barn style, with a low-pitched roof and doors under the eaves. As time went on, the farms expanded to accommodate changes in agriculture. This presentation will follow the progression of barn styles that evolved to handle the increased productivity required to meet the needs of a growing population and respond to changes in society caused by the railroad and the Industrial Revolution. John C. Porter, author of Preserving Old Barns: Preventing the Loss of a Valuable Resource, demonstrates how these majestic barn structures represent Yankee ingenuity, hard work and skilled craftsmanship, as well as provide a link to our past that adds to the state’s scenic beauty. 7 p.m. Stratham Fire Department • 4 Winnicutt Road in Stratham • nhhumanities.org/event-calendar

March 20 Fierce Females: Women in Art Women have long been the subject of art, often depicted as nothing more than objects of desire. How do images of women change when women become the creators? This program examines the history of women in art in brief, and then explores the lives, careers and works of several major women artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Artemisia Gentileschi, Mary Cassatt and Frida Kahlo are some of the artists discussed in this program. This is also the monthly meeting of the Monadnock Quilters’ Guild. 6:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Church • 161 Wilton Road in Peterborough • nhhumanities.org/events/ fierce-females-women-art

March 21–22 New Hampshire Old House & Barn Expo Presented by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, this expo helps old house and barn owners and enthusiasts with appropriate and affordable solutions. New topics include resiliency and sustainability, strategies for first-time homebuyers and down-sizers, and

resources for properties from 1700 to 1970. Create your own show “itinerary” and explore preservation strategies, architecture, craft and history through hourly lectures, visits with high-quality exhibitors, demonstrations, and “Old House and Barn Doctor” sessions. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults; $7 for seniors and students; children age twelve and younger are admitted free of charge. Doubletree by Hilton Manchester • 700 Elm Street in Manchester • (603) 224-2281 nhpreservation.org

March 28 Italianissimo with Mary Ann Esposito Work alongside New Hampshire Home contributor, cookbook author and host of Ciao Italia Mary Ann Esposito to prepare recipes like cappelletti in brodo, roasted squash salad and pesce misto al briocle (mixed fish casserole). After working in the kitchen, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor and savor a meal paired with wines selected by Guy Esposito, Mary Ann’s husband and a wine educator with accreditation from the United States Sommelier Association. Admission is $200. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Boston University’s Programs in Food & Wine 808 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston (617) 353-9852 • foodwine@bu.edu

March 28–29 Seacoast Home and Garden Show The Seacoast Home and Garden Show features more than two hundred exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in areas such as building, remodeling, kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor living, green living and décor. The weekend offers a variety of gardening seminars. The Meet the Chefs Cooking Series features some of the Seacoast’s top chefs with the opportunity to learn new recipes, get great cooking tips and taste their culinary creations. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $8; $6 for seniors; $5 for children age six through sixteen; children

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March 29 Watercolor Painting in a Day: Painting Dogwood Blossoms Learn basic and advanced watercolor techniques while completing a beautiful painting during this projectbased workshop. Techniques—such as painting wet into wet, softening edges and glazing color—will be demonstrated. This class is appropriate for both beginners and more advanced painters. Sue Dion is an award-winning watercolorist whose work is collected internationally. She has taught watercolor to hundreds of students in her own studios and is a member of the teaching faculty at the Worcester Art Museum. 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Tower Hill Botanic Garden • 11 French Drive in Boylston, Massachusetts • (508) 869-6111 towerhillbg.org april

April 2 AIANH Design Awards Jurors from Seattle select winners of outstanding architecture—including residential projects—for the thirty-sixth annual Design Awards Celebration held at Alnoba, a passive-house retreat center in Kensington. This year marks the eightieth anniversary of the founding of the New Hampshire chapter of AIA, which will also be celebrated. (603) 501-1881 • aianh.org

April 3–5 Conserving Our Painted Past Symposium This symposium brings together practitioners in the care and conservation of painted walls to share case studies and discuss best practices. The preservation of early-nineteenth-century painted decoration—which include murals, freehand brushwork and stenciled decoration—becomes increasingly urgent over time, especially for walls in private homes. Conservators, researchers, historians, collectors and antiques dealers will discuss the new process of thermal imaging

technology to show what is underneath. Topics will also include preservation of one of New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s “Seven to Save” John Avery murals in Middleton; musings on painted walls by prominent folk art dealer Stephen Score; and comparative paint analysis of three major muralists. Center for Painted Wall Preservation • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel • 363 Maine Mall Road in Portland, Maine • pwpcenter.org/symposium

April 7 Imperial Russian Fabergé Eggs This illustrated presentation by Marina Forbes focuses on the life and remarkable work of Russian master jeweler and artist, Peter Carl Fabergé. The program features a photo-tour of Fabergé collections at the Constantine Palace in Saint Petersburg and from major museums and private collectors around the world. Explore the important role of egg painting in Russian culture and the development of this major Russian art form from a traditional craft to the level of exquisite fine art under the patronage of the tsars. Forbes also discusses the fascinating history of these eggs, their role in the dramatic events of the last decades of Romanov rule in Russia, and in the years following the Bolshevik Revolution. 5:30 p.m. Women’s Club of Concord • 44 Pleasant Street in Concord • nhhumanities.org

April 14 New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell Quilts tell stories, and quilt history is full of myths and misinformation as well as heart-warming tales of service and tradition. Nearly every world culture that has cold weather uses quilted textiles. Pam Weeks weaves world history, women’s history, industrial history and just plain wonderful stories into her presentation. Participants are invited to bring one quilt for identification and/or story sharing. 7 p.m. Madbury Town Hall • 13 Town Hall Road in Madbury nhhumanities.org/event-calendar

April 30 New Hampshire on High: Historic and Unusual Weathervanes of the Granite State This program offers a fun and engaging look at the historic and unusual weathervanes found on New Hampshire’s churches, town halls and other public buildings from earliest times down to the present. Highlighted by the visual presentation of a sampling of the vanes found throughout the state, Glenn Knoblock’s program traces the history of weathervanes, their practical use and interesting symbolism, as well as their varied types and methods of manufacture and evolution from practical weather instrument to architectural embellishment. 6:30 p.m. Rye Public Library • 581 Washington Road in Rye nhhumanities.org/event-calendar ongoing

Video Games & Contemporary Art

This dynamic exhibition explores how contemporary artists have been influenced by the culture of video games pervasive in popular culture since the 1970s. The exhibition features painting, sculpture, textiles, prints, drawings, animation, video games, video game modifications, and game-based performances and interventions. The artworks in Open World reference a broad cross-section of games, ranging from early arcade games to modern multi-player online role-playing games and first-person shooters. On view through June 28. Currier Museum of Art • 150 Ash Street in Manchester • (603) 669-6144 • currier.org

New Hampshire Maple Month 2020 Hosted by the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association, Maple Sugaring Month runs March 7 through March 28, spanning four weekends of maple madness. Across the state, sugar makers open their doors to the public to demonstrate the centuries-old craft of maple sugaring. Meet the maple producers of New Hampshire. Discover how their operation works, enjoy free samples of fresh syrup, maple candies and confections, coffee and doughnuts. Some locations offer pancake breakfasts, petting farms or horse-drawn rides. Come taste why pure New Hampshire maple syrup has long been a delicious harbinger of spring. nhmapleproducers.com/maple-month

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