AMC Highland Center Presents: New Hampshire on Skis

E. John B. Allen, PhD in History, is the historian for the New England Ski Museum and author of From Skisport to Skiing: 100 Years of an American Sport 1840-1940 and The Culture and Sport of Skiing From Antiquity to World War II. He has lectured in the USA and Europe, and we are thrilled to host his talk on the amazing history of skiing in New Hampshire.

Highland Happenings programs are free and open to all, and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Call to find out more or to be added to our monthly email list: (603) 278-4453 or outdoors.org/highlandhappenings.

Sip, Paint & Dine at the AMC Highland Center

Spend an afternoon of creativity with guided instruction, a break for savory snacks, and ending with a 4-course family style dinner at 6 p.m. No experience required. Our instructor, Melanie Leavitt from Jackson Art, will guide you step by step.

Dinner, snacks and all painting supplies included for $95 (AMC members $90). Wine and local craft beer available for purchase.

Call (603) 466-2727 to reserve your spot. Reservations required.

Thanksgiving Dinner at AMC Highland Center

Celebrate Thanksgiving with family or friends at the AMC Highland Center and enjoy a festive traditional dinner with all the trimmings — and without the cleanup!

The menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options in addition to the usual holiday offerings.

Begin with Winter Squash Bisque (GF, Vegan) or Potato & Leek Chowder (GF, Vegetarian); Field Greens with Fresh Cranberries, Goat Cheese & Candied Walnuts (GF, Vegan); and House-baked Bread & Assorted Dinner Rolls.

Entrees include Roasted Turkey with Classic Corn Bread Stuffing, Gravy and Rustic Cranberry Sauce; or Roasted Pork Loin with Caramelized Onions & Savory Roasted Apple Sauce.

Vegetable dishes include Sweet Potato, Kale & Black Bean Casserole (GF, Vegan); Roasted Autumn Root Vegetables (GF, Vegan); Green Beans with Roasted Garlic & Lemon Zest (GF, Vegan); and Roasted Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes.

End the meal with a slice or two of Traditional Cheese Cake with Strawberry Glaze; Apple Caramel Pie; Chocolate Cream Pie; Classic Pumpkin Pie; and Assorted Gluten Free Desserts.

Seatings every 1/2 hour from noon to 7 p.m. Call to reserve: (603) 278-4453.

$32 Adult Diner. Discounts for Members.

Beer / Dinner at AMC Highland Center

Make your reservations now for our fabulous 4 Courses, 4 Beers, $45 Dinner

Begin with cozying up to the fire in the living room for complimentary appetizers at 5 p.m. Beer & wine available for purchase.

The 4 Courses/4 Beers include:

• Butternut squash ravioli, roasted autumn vegetables, and savory pumpkin cream sauce with Gourdy Pumpkin Ale

• Red & golden roasted beets, Meadowstone Farm goat cheese, fresh parsley with Three Little Pigs Belgian Tripel

Citrus Chipotle Braised Beef Short Ribs over a bed of herb-infused wild rice

Vegetarian Option: Smoked tempeh and quinoa croquette on a bed of arugula with a sweet plum sauce over wild rice with Cloven Hoof Belgian Dubbel

Cranberry orange carrot cake with Javeline IPA

Joining us for dinner are Rob and Ali Leleszi, founders and owners of NH’s Rockingham Brewery.

To reserve, please call (603) 278-4453. Cost: $45, plus tax and gratuity; discount for AMC members.

Sip & Paint (The Notch) at AMC Highland Center

No Experience Required! Fun for the absolute beginner to the seasoned artist.

Spend an afternoon of creativity with guided instruction, a break for savory snacks, and ending with a four-course, family-style dinner at 6 p.m.

Instructor Melanie Levitt from Jackson Art will guide you step by step. Dinner, snacks and all painting supplies included for $95 (AMC members $90). Wine and local craft beer available for purchase. We will provide you with a smock, but please wear clothes you wouldn’t mind getting paint on.

Call (603) 278-4453 to reserve your spot. Reservations required.

Beginner Plein Air Workshop at AMC Highland Center

In this one-day outdoor painting workshop, students will enjoy the process of setting up an easel outdoors and painting the beautiful White Mountain landscape “En Plein Air.”

Through demonstration and individual attention in oils, students will learn how to distill the important information from their observation and translate it onto the canvas. Melanie Levitt from Jackson Art will address the importance of sketching, how to create depth in a painting composition, color mixing formulas, light effects, and other tips for painting outdoors. All this will be taught in an understandable step-by-step process which will lead students to improve their ability to see the landscape and create a finished painting in a short time. This class is suitable for the total beginner or the intermediate student who wants to learn how to paint outdoors. Students will complete at least one painting a day. No need to invest in expensive equipment. We will provide all the supplies you need to paint for the day (ie: use of plein air easel, paints, brushes, canvas, palette, turpentine, etc. (If weather is not suitable for outdoor painting, we will paint from photographs in the Lodge.)

This class is limited to 8 students to allow for lots of individual attention. All students will need to bring a small sketchbook. Call (603) 278-4453 to reserve your spot. Reservations required.

$180 for full day workshop and lunch.

Oktoberfest at AMC Highland Center

Celebrate fall with family friendly activities and local beer tasting at AMC Highland Center’s lively Oktoberfest. Stop in for beer, lunch and fun, including lawn games and kids’ activities.

For more information, please call (603) 278-4453.

Campfire & Ghost Stories at AMC Highland Center

As the days grow cooler and the nights grow longer, it’s the perfect time to cozy up around a campfire and tell ghost stories!

Drop by the AMC Highland Center at 7:30 p.m. every Friday during October and enjoy the fun.

AMC Highland Center Presents: Youth Ensemble of New England Concert

The Youth Ensemble of New England is a youth orchestra comprised of about 30 young people ages 10 to 20 and is based at Thayer Conservatory in Lancaster, Mass. The repertoire of the orchestra includes works of great masters such as Bach, Mendelssohn, Purcell and Dvorak, as well as lighter American and Pops-style music. The orchestra hopes to share their love of great music with all types of audiences.

AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info: (603) 278-4453

AMC Highland Center Presents: Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Guest speakers Lori and Mike Innes provide an overview of their trip hiking the AT. They’ll share stories and photos of their amazing journey, with tips for those planning their own thru-hike.

AMC’s featured evening programs are free and open to the public. Call for more info: (603) 278-4453