The First Congregational Church of Hopkinton, 1548 Hopkinton Rd., will display 11 Sacred Quilts, created by nine New Hampshire United Church of Christ congregations. The quilts memorialize the final, painful, and prophetic words of George Floyd in May 2020. Rev. Mark Koyama and Dr. Harriet Ward, founders of the Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry, emphasize that a chief goal of the quilts is battling the white response of outrage and amnesia, where commitment to reform lasts barely longer than the news cycle. The community is invited to view the quilts Oct. 20 to 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 22 to 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Director Chris Owen and Producer Jan Sutcliffe have produced a short documentary Stitch, Breathe, Speak about the Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry. For the film’s trailer and more information, visit stitchbreathespeak.com.
Artist members of Two Villages Art Society (TVAS) are invited to join the friendly and informal critique circle at the gallery from 6:30 to 8 p.m on Oct. 27. The circle is facilitated by local artist and board member Ty Meier. Each person has about 10 minutes to introduce themselves, present their artwork, describe what they’d like help with, and receive supportive feedback from fellow artists. It’s fun, social, and very helpful! Come to one or all of our free monthly critique circles – upcoming dates: Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Annual TVAS membership is $35. To become a member, visit twovillagesart.org.
On Oct. 29 come see Introduction at Temple B’nai Israel and join the Chicago Experience. Doors open at 7 p.m. for general admission seating, and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Chicago Experience, a tribute band that was born of deep admiration and respect for Chicago and artists and their early music, will pay very careful attention to every musical and vocal nuance to deliver the most outstanding show! Visit the temple website tbinh.org for more information and to purchase tickets.
Family Skate Night and Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 29 at the Hillsboro-Deering Middle School, from 5 to 8 p.m. Skate the night away with other goblins and ghouls! Compete in our Halloween costume contest and win a prize. Admission $10, skate rentals $5, families are $20 (plus skate rental). Visit hccnh.org/skate-night/ for more information.
Get your costumes ready for downtown Concord’s spookiest night out! Intown Concord’s Halloween Howl returns to Main Street on Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m! Join us for community trick-or-treating, festive costumes, and plenty of ghoulish games and activities for the whole family! Returning this year is Trunk or Treat on North Main Street!