The galleries at the Kimball-Jenkins Estate welcome two new shows this month. "Saying I do, the Art of Wedding photography" comes to the The Carolyn Jenkins Gallery and showcases work from Concord-area photographers. A reception is set for Feb. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Jill C Wilson Gallery features editorial illustrations from Peter Noonan in a show called "Equal… 0

Manchester's Currier Museum of Art offers an expansive new show, "A New Vision: Modernist Photography," starting Saturday. The show includes more than 100 photographs in two galleries, and features work from Ansel Adams, Margaret Bourke-White and Charles Sheeler, among others. The museum is at 150 Ash St. in Manchester and open every day but Tuesday. Admission costs… 0

The NHTI Film Society will show Dolphin Tale tomorrow night at 7. The film depicts a boy's relationship with a dolphin, Winter, whose tail must be taken off for it to live. The boy pushes for Winter to receive a prosthetic tail. The film is presented with backing from the Disabilities Advisory Board and the NHTI Student Senate and Campus Activities Board. Admission is by donation,… 0

Santa Croce, a group of six brothers and sisters, brings its familial chemistry to the Franklin Opera House tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. The group's member sing and play guitar and mandolin, with a repertoire including the Mamas and the Papas, Justin Beiber and original compositions. For tickets to the night of musical fun, go to themiddlenh.org online or call 934-1901. You can… 0

Author and illustrator Lisa Tremblay, a Contoocook resident, drops by Gibsons's Bookstore in downtown Concord tonight at 6. Her new book, How Coyote Made the Milky Way, is a retelling of a Native American myth. The evening will include a reading of the book and discussion about self-publishing. For information on Tremblay's appearance, and other events at the independent… 0

Some 150 dancers from eight local dance schools will high-step their way into your heart tomorrow night at 7. The 21st annual Rhythm of the Night gala arrives at the Concord City Auditorium, with an assortment of styles meant for all ages. The gala features dancers trained by the McKenna Dance Center, Capital City… 0

Scholar and author Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s appearance at the Portsmouth Music Hall, originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been rescheduled for April 16 at 7 p.m. According to the Music Hall, Gates has been caught up in commitments for a PBS miniseries called Finding Your Roots and is not able to appear next week. Those who previously bought tickets can use them for the rescheduled… 0

The New Hampshire Country Music Association celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The group holds its first jamboree of 2012 at Epsom's Circle 9 Ranch on Sunday. On the bill are Craig Kendall and the Northwood Playboys, Whiskey Kill and Fairgame. Doors open at 1 p.m., and the music starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for members of the association and $7 for everyone else.… 0

Nationally known comedian Jimmy Tingle both screens his film Jimmy Tingle’s American Dream and performs tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium. The politically themed performance comes two days before the New Hampshire primary. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. To buy tickets for the performance and for more information, visit jimmytingle.com. 0

The Concord Community Auditorium welcomes a panoply of Yuletide-themed shows over the next week. Tonight, the New Hampshire School of Ballet performs the Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Tickets for the classic ballet (which will be directed by Jennifer Rienert) are $15. You can pick them up at Gibson's Bookstore or at the door. For information, call 668-5330. Tomorrow night, also at 7,… 0

New Hampshire’s official ornaments for the National Christmas Tree Lighting were created by local artist Kristine Lane and Andover Elementary / Middle School students. The lighting tales place tonight at 5 in Washington, D.C. The ornaments include images of the Old Man of the Mountain, wildlife and winter scenes. One of the ornaments will be placed on the White House Visitor… 0