Arts & Life
Sunapee Kearsarge Intercommunity Theater presents ‘Olympus On My Mind’ in April
SKIT, the Sunapee Kearsarge Intercommunity Theater, presents Olympus On My Mind, a funny, sometimes poignant, off Broadway musical featuring gods being naughty!Lessons are learned, delightful songs are sung, toes are tapped and this gem will leave you...
Vintage Views: The greatest factory that never was
It was almost two hundred years ago when our Concord ancestors thought and planned and then they planned and thought again. They dreamed about what could be and about the riches that might follow. A period of time commonly referred to as the Second...
Inspired by Robert Frost, New Hampshire Poet Laureate Jennifer Militello has achieved her childhood dreams
JEREMY MARGOLIS
As a child growing up in Rhode Island, Jennifer Militello dreamt of moving to New Hampshire and becoming a poet – both goals which she attributes in part to Robert Frost.In her preteen years, Militello fell in love with the poetry of the longtime...
From the archives: Civil War brewing
By ASHLEY MILLER
Although no Civil War battle was fought in New Hampshire, the stage was set here.Throughout the 1840s and 1850s, New Hampshire politicians were split over the issue of slavery. Disagreements between Franklin Pierce and John P. Hale, the first...
From the farm: Celebrate springtime
Despite all the snow, spring is bursting forth in warmth and mud. Spring air smells different from winter. Winter has no scent, but spring brings a rich, musty fragrance that seeps up through snow like smoke rising from a chimney.After a long, snowy...
Comedy explores Greek mythology in Warner
SKIT’s “Olympus On My Mind,” a comedic off-Broadway musical exploring Greek mythology and the naughty side of gods, will take the stage next week. The cast includes Judy Thackaberry, Angela Tarleton, Kristi Upton, Susan Schott, Kevin Tarleton, Larry...
National Water Dances comes to NH
Coming together on Saturday, April 20 are hundreds of dancers from across the country to perform a site-specific dance at a river, a bay, the ocean, a fountain or any water site nearby. From Seattle to Mississippi, Maine to California, New Hampshire...
Concord Community Concert Association presents William Florian’s ‘Those Were the Days’ at Concord City Auditorium
The Concord Community Concert Association presents famed folk artist William Florian’s show, ‘Those Were the Days’ at Concord City Auditorium on Saturday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. The performance is presented by the Concord Community Concert Association...
Webinar: Sound mastery with Gerry Putnam
Join for an exclusive webinar with Gerry Putnam, renowned sound producer and owner of CedarHouse Sound & Mastering in New Hampshire on April 11 at 5:30 p.m.With over 37 years of experience, Gerry offers unparalleled expertise in sound production,...
Hopkinton gallery features water-themed artworks
In the upcoming exhibition at Two Villages Art Society (TVAS) in Hopkinton, three artists explore the subject of water in all its guises, from tides to tears. The exhibit opens Saturday, April 13 at the gallery at 846 Main Street in the village of...
Majestic Theatre presents the comedy Birthday Club on April 12-14
Five women get together for their birthdays in Birthday Club, a play by Phil Olson, each with her own story, to drink, celebrate, commiserate and support each other as they negotiate through marriage, work, divorce, birth and kids, while solving the...
Vintage Views: Gingerbread and Militiamen – The Columbian Hotel
The children sat anxiously as the schoolmaster continued to lecture to them on this cool fall day, with great anticipation they secretly wished for the afternoon lesson to conclude in order to restore their freedom. As young William glanced out the...
From the farm: Are cows better than horses?
By CAROLE SOULE
Like many girls, I wanted a pony when I was growing up. That was long ago – in the ‘50s when the Sears catalog was the Internet marketplace of the day. When the 400-page catalog arrived, I would search for the page advertising a $200 pinto pony that,...
Forget the snow – take a Ferris Wheel ride Sunday morning in NH
It may still look like winter out there, but one sure sign of warmer months to come is a Ferris Wheel. The public is invited to go along for a ride on Sunday morning in the parking lot of The Barn on the Pemi in Plymouth.The Ferris Wheel is already...
Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen reopens for the season on April 6
Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen reopens for the season on Saturday, April 6. “Pushing Our Boundaries,” Twiggs Gallery’s first exhibit for the 2024 season opens on April 6. The spring exhibition showcases the collaborative talent of four League of NH...
A poetry reading with Ewa Cruschiel in Newbury
Newbury Public Library & The John Hay Literary Society present a poetry reading with Ewa Cruschiel on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at The Newbury Vets Hall.Ewa has four books of poems in English: Yours, Purple Gallinule (Omnidawn 2022), Of Annunciations...
Concord’s favorite trade show returns April 16
On Tuesday, April 16, companies from across the Greater Concord region will showcase their products and services at the 33rd Annual Business Showcase. This vibrant trade show, hosted by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, brings together nearly...
NH singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins releases latest single Giants
Renowned local singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins is set to release her latest single Giants, an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to overcome life’s obstacles and believe in their own strength. The song draws inspiration from Katie’s personal...
Vintage Views: Lydia Crane and her longevity
There was a time when patriotism flowed in the veins of every man, woman and child living in our young nation. The United States of American had defeated the British and bestowed the honor the presidency upon the man that they loved greatly, for he...
From the farm: ‘NH Feeding NH’ is a win-win in the Granite State
A little-known but excellent program that brings food to those in need and supports local farmers is called “NH Feeding NH.” In 2022, Catholic Charities’ N.H. Food Bank joined forces with the N.H. Farm Bureau, the N.H. Food Alliance, and the Northeast...
