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• Jigsaw master: New Hampshire artist David Beffa-Negrini takes jigsaw puzzles to a new level through his exhibition at Exeter Fine Crafts, 61 Water St., Exeter, which features artfully made high-quality jigsaw puzzles, each cut by hand. To create the puzzles, Beffa-Negrini uses a special blend of solid basswood backed by a double-thick layer of mahogany veneer. He likes incorporating puzzler challenges in his designs, from false edges and drop-outs to cuts that occur along color lines. He finishes it off with a wax and polish. Beffa-Negrini, an avid puzzle collector, founded Fool’s Gold Puzzles in 1997. He’s a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and editor and past president of the Association of Game & Puzzle Collectors, the world’s foremost organization dedicated to the collection and preservation of games and puzzles, according to the press release. He’ll be at the gallery on Saturday, Jan. 30, during regular hours, 10 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m., for a special one-day demonstration, where he’ll create a piece of art while talking about his methods and techniques. Call 778-8282. • Photography show: The Ash Street Group also hosts an opening reception for a photographic art exhibition, “Through the Lens,” this week, on Thursday, Jan. missions due by Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. Boxes to be painted spring of 2016. Manchester, NH Manchester., Includes $25 application fee, though this is waived for students. Application at 550arts.com. Call 232-5597. • CALL FOR ART Camera Commons looks for tree photography for show on view Feb. 7 through April 2. Deadline for submissions Jan. 30 at midnight. Workshop Gallery, 652 Central Ave., Dover. Email gallery@cameracommons.com. • CALL FOR ARTISTS Looking for entries for Third Annual Meredith Sculpture Walk. Sculptures will be positioned in 32 highly-visible locations throughout Main St., Lake Winnipesaukee and Mine Falls Marketplace. Submissions due by March 31. Meredith, NH Meredith., Email meredithsculpturewalk@metrocast.net. Call 677-2298.
Puzzle art by David Beffa-Negrini. Courtesy photo.
In the Galleries • RON PLANTE Multi-media artist show. On view is “A Seascape Series,” featuring paintings of Maine and NH coastal scenes, and also “The People of the Dawn Series,” a 6-year study of Northeast Native Americans. On view through Feb. 19. Massabesic Audubon Center, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn. Visit nhaudubon.org. Call 668-2045. • “COVER STORY: THE ART OF BOOK BINDING” Library-focus exhibition displaying book bindings and coverings the past 300 years. On view now Sept. 9 through Feb. 19. Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester. Visit currier.org. • OLIVIA BURTSELL Photography exhibition. On view through January. Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson. • SEBASTIAN HOUSEMAN Display of works in oil, watercolor, airbrush, pen and ink, photography, sculpture. “Studiohouse Art Show.” On view through Jan. 29. Epsom Public Library, 1606 Dover Road, Epsom. Call 736-9920, visit epsomlibrary.com. • NAAA 8X8 FUNDRAISER AUCTION Nashua Artists Association show. Proceeds benefit the organization. Showcasing pieces mostly in the 8X8 size. On view now through February. ArtHub, 30 Temple St., Nashua. Visit naaa-arthub. org. Visit nashuaareaartistsassoc.org.
28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The show, on view at the Hooksett Public Library, 31 Mount St. Mary’s Way, Hooksett, contains 44 photos by 18 artists. The ASG is a multi-level group of photographers from southern New Hampshire who aim to improve their photography skills. They meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 485-6092 or visit hooksettlibrary.org or email jlsilvernail@myfairpoint.net. • Tiny bit Huge: A handful of Portsmouth arts people are trying to brand the city as a place for arts and culture by creating a slogan — “A Tiny Bit Huge” — and spreading the word. The team is made up of photographers, artists, creative directors and ArtSpeak board members, and they’ve created a marketing plan and started a crowdfunding effort, which you can learn more about at indiegogo.com/projects/campaign-forportsmouth-s-arts-culture-community. They hope to raise $10,000 in 60 days. So far, they’ve got about $2,600. Next on Classical Music the agenda is to build a website and Web Events series. — Kelly Sennott • HEALTH AND WELL-
Workshops/classes • THE ART OF ICON PAINTING Russian master iconographer, teacher, lecturer, teaches 3.5 hour workshop. Sun., Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 7, at 1:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St., Concord. Call for cost. Call 332-2255. Email marina@ marinaforbes.com. • VALENTINE TANGLE Workshop taught by Paula Ellis. Sat., Feb. 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m. League of NH Craftsmen Nashua Gallery, 98 Main St., Nashua. $20, plus $15 for materials. Email nashuarg@nhcrafts.org. • MEDITATION THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION Informal drawing group with meditative elements. Sun., Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Aryaloka Buddhist Center, 14 Heartwood Circle, Newmarket. Donations appreciated. Call 659-5456.
• ALCOHOL INK GREETING CARDS Workshop taught by Alene Sirott-Cope. Sat., Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. League of NH Craftsmen Nashua Gallery, 98 Main St., Nashua. $30, plus $10 materials. Email nashuarg@nhcrafts.org. • NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by David Saxe, USA Aloft, LLC. Have camera make and model available when you register. Sat., Feb. 13, noon-4 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 27, noon-4 p.m.; Sat., March 5, noon-4 p.m. Massabesic Audubon, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn. $150. Visit usaaloft.com/ courses. Call 668-2045. • MANDALAS AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Aryaloka Buddhist Center workshop. Sun., Feb. 14, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Aryaloka Buddhist Center, 14 Heartwood Circle, Newmarket. $35-$65. Vsiti aryaloka.org. Call 659-5456.
NESS DRUM CIRCLE Learn about rhythms, drumming, benefits and applications of music. No prior training necessary. Thursdays, Jan. 28-April 7. 5:15-6 p.m., except Feb. 11, Feb. 25 and March 31. Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm St., Manchester. $100 per semester, $15 drop-in. Call 644-4548. • TUCKERMANS AT 9 Concert featuring Tuckermans at 9 a cappella, plus special guest The Afternotes. Sat., Jan. 30, at 4:30 p.m. Strand Theater, 20 Third St., Dover. $15. Visit tuckermansat9.com. • SALUTE TO DUKE Aardvark Jazz Orchestra concert. Sun., Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. Silver Center for the Arts, 114 Main St., Plymouth. $20-$25. Call 535-2787. • UNH TRADITIONAL JAZZ SERIES: MARK TURNER QUARTET Concert. Mon., Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham. $8 general admission. Email
susan.adams@unh.edu. Call 862-2404. • NICHOLAS OROVICH, CHRISTOPHER KIES Concert featuring these artists on trombone and euphonium and piano. Thurs., Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham. Free. Visit unh.edu. Call 862-2404. • BRINK BUSH Part of Keiser Concert Series of St. Paul's School. Includes music by Bach. Fri., Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul, 325 Pleasant St., Concord. Free. Call 229-4645. Visit sps.edu/keiser. • FANFARE '16 Symphony NH benefit gala. Dinner, live/ silent auctions, dancing with New England Swing, led by Jonathan McPhee. Fri., Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Crowne Plaza, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua. $75. Visit symphonynh.org, call 595-9156. • SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UKULELE GROUP LUAU Featuring performances by Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group, Falmouth Library Uke Ensemble, solo artists. Fri., Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. Best Western Hotel, US, 580 US-1 BYP, Portsmouth. $30, includes desserts. Proceeds benefit Ukulele Kids Club, which helps provide ukuleles for music therapy programs. Visit facebook.com/SNHUG. • UNH CHAMBER SINGERS Concert conducted by William Kempster. Sun., Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham. Free. Visit unh.edu/ music. Call 862-2404. • FACULTY COMPOSERS CONCERT UNH Department of Music Faculty Concert Series. Fri., Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. Bratton Recital hall, 30 Academic Way, Durham. Free. Call 862-2404. Visit unh.edu/music. • NATHAN JORGENSEN, CHRISTOPHER KIES Concert with saxophone, piano. Part of UNH Department of Music Faculty Concert series. Fri., Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham. Free. Visit unh. edu/music. Call 862-2404. • FREDERIC CHUI: CLASSICAL SMACKDOWN Piano concert. Prokofiev vs. Debussy. Sat., Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Concord Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. $18. Visit concordcommunityconcerts. org, call 344-4747. • FREDERIC CHUI: MASTER CLASS Pre-concert lecture and demonstration on stage fright. Open to all musicians. Sat., Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Concord Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. Free. Visit concordcommunityconcerts.org, call 344-4747.
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