Judy Collins
What: Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 55-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century.
When: May 12 at 8 p.m.
Where: Colonial Theatre, 609 Main Street, Laconia
Cost: $29 to $79
Info: coloniallaconia.com
Bach’s Lunch Concert: “We Dream a World”
What: The soprano trio Trillium, comprised of Jane Berlin Pauley, Hannah Schramm Murray, and Peggo Horstmann Hodes, will join with pianist Calvin Herst to present a concert entitled “We Dream a World.” The concert will feature songs written by African American women composers from spirituals to the present day. Some of the composers include Margaret Bonds, best known for her arrangements of spirituals and collaborations with Langston Hughes, Fanny Price, the first African-American woman to have a symphony played by a US major orchestra, and contemporary composers Jacqueline Hairston, a prolific composer and arranger, and Andrea Ramsey, an ASCAPlus award winner. The concert will include spirituals, solo art songs, and trios.
When: May 12, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Where: Concord Community Music School’s Recital Hall, 23 Wall Street, Concord
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: ccmusicschool.org
Casting Crowns featuring We The Kingdom
What: Compassion International announces the worship event of the spring as Casting Crowns and We The Kingdom all share the stage live.
When: May 14 at 7 p.m.
Where: SNHU Arena, Manchester
Cost: $27.75 to $124.75
Info: snhuarena.com/events/detail/casting-crowns-we-the-kingdom
