Horsing around

The famed Lipizzaner Stallions prance into the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Saved from certain extinction by Gen. George S. Patton at the close of World War II, the breed has been entertaining audiences all over the world with its graceful ballets for decades. A highlight of the performance is the "Airs Above the Ground," a spectacular choreography of leaps and maneuvers born in the fury of the battlefield. Tickets to the show are $19.50 to $22.50 (children 12 and under and seniors receive a $2 discount) and can be purchased at 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Tales from the sea

Best-selling author Michael Tougias will appear at the Boscawen Public Library on Monday at 7 p.m. to give a slide presentation about his book, Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea. Brad Bowen of Gilford is one of the survivors of the 1980 fishing boat disaster off of Cape Cod, and his story is woven into the presentation. The program is free and open to the public.

Photos galore

More than 150 photographs by the Lakes Region Camera Club are on display through tomorrow evening at the Historic Belknap Mill in Laconia. The exhibit features photographs of landscapes, wildlife, astronomical and experimental subjects, ranging from macro-photographic images of flowers to wide-angle panoramas taken by airplane over the Lakes Region in autumn. Visitors to the exhibit are invited to cast a vote for the Viewers' Choice Award. Admission is free, and copies of the prints are for sale, with proceeds helping to support the preservation and operation of the mill. The exhibit is open today and tomorrow, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 524-8813.

'Seraphine'

The NHTI Film Society presents Seraphine, the 2009 winner of France's highest film award, tomorrow night at 7 in the college's Sweeney Auditorium. The film tells the story of French painter Seraphine Louis, a housemaid who finds success after her talent catches the eye of a German art collector but descends into madness when war and economic collapse dash her dreams. Admission is by donation. For more information, call 271-7185 or visit nhti.edu.

Kindness 101

Get in the Thanksgiving spirit on Sunday, with stories and discussions based on the Concord Reads book Pay It Forward. Share a memory of when you gave or received an act of kindness and participate in conversations about the power of small acts of benevolence. There is no need to read the book. The free event, led by storytellers Patricia Darcy and Nancy Donnelly, takes place in the library living room at NHTI on Sunday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 224-0709 or e-mail trailwoman@hotmail.com.

Shoppers' trail

New Hampshire Open Doors, a statewide touring and shopping event, takes place Saturday and Sunday at locations across the state. More than 150 artists, craftspeople, cultural organizations, retail shops, wineries, restaurants, lodging establishments and businesses will open their doors to the public, inviting them to sample products, chat with artists and get a jump on holiday shopping. There will be special events, including workshops, hayrides, musical performances and special menus. To help visitors plan their self-guided tour, the website, nhopendoors.com, features an interactive map with participating businesses and organizations.

Floral masterpieces

Professional floral designer Bill Graham will present an entertaining floral design program on Monday at 7 p.m. in the Bow High School auditorium. Graham will demonstrate how to make whimsical and elegant floral arrangements while entertaining the crowd with banter and stories about growing up in New England. All of his arrangements will be raffled off at the end of the program. The program is sponsored by the Bow Garden Club. A $5 donation is suggested. For more information, call 774-4476 or e-mail vurdi76@comcast.net.

Perfect pairing

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