‘Women Who Move America’
What: A three-part storytelling performance covering American history from the Civil War to the Dust Bowl by Lauretta Phillips, Lorna Czarnota and Sue McPhee.
When: Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Where: Hatbox Theatre, Steeplegate Mall, Concord
Cost: $12 to $17
Info: hatboxnh.com, 219-9557
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What: Progressive rock bank featuring Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on drums.
When: Thursday at 7 p.m.
Where: Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord
Cost: $34.50
Info: ccanh.com, 225-1111
Umoja Gala
What: An evening of African food, entertainment and unity as a fundraiser for the New American Africans. There will be musicians, dancers, artists and a fashion show.
When: Saturday at 6 p.m.
Where: Grappone Conference Center, Concord
Cost: $75
Info: NewAmericanAfricansNH.org, 568-5740
‘Parenting Across the Life Span’
What: Linda Powers discusses parenting techniques as ways to nurture current and future generations. She outlines theories of social and emotional development, the importance of mental health during pregnancy, how heredity and environment contribute to temperament, how to improve a toddler’s speech through verbal interactions, the power of play and pretend, ways to help children understand right versus wrong, and how to navigate interactions with adult children.
When: Thursday at 6 p.m.
Where: Gibson’s Bookstore, South Main Street, Concord
Info: gibsonbookstore.com
Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra
What: Italian maestro Filippo Ciabatti will direct the 60 member Dartmouth Symphony in a performance of all Beethoven works. The piano soloist for Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto No. 5 is Sally Pinkas, the college’s artist-in-residence. The program also includes the “Coriolan Overture” and the crowning piece is “Symphony No. 5 in C Minor.”
When: Sunday at 2 p.m.
Where: Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord
Cost: $20, $23 online, free for children
Info: concordcommunityconcerts. org
