For the second year, the Janice Beetle Books Challenge Team is inviting children in the Lakes Region to submit stories or artwork to be published in an anthology that will be sold to raise money for the Greater Lakes Region Children’s Auction. Children from preschool through grade 12 can take part by sending a typed, short story or poem and/or a drawing, illustration or sketch to Janice Beetle at janice@beetlepress.com. Pieces of writing should be sent as a Word document, and artwork as high-resolution PNG or JPG files. A $5 donation per submission is suggested but not required; these funds benefit the auction and can be paid at https://www.givegab.com/teams/janice-beetle-books-40fa0d9b-3c75-466c-a3f9-102077c4d7d7.
All stories and artwork must be submitted by June 30. Material will be compiled in an anthology that will be available for sale by late fall. For a free copy of last year’s book, or for more information, email janice@beetlepress.com.
On display at the Concord Chamber of Commerce is an exhibit of paintings from New Hampshire artist Michelle Peterson. Peterson received her BFA from New Hampshire Institute of Art in 2011 and her MFA from the institute of Art and Design at New England College in 2020. This multidisciplinary artist has taken an innovative and captivating approach to uncovering what connects us through her paintings of figures interacting with string. In the artwork string is depicted in patterns and shapes that reference the playground pastime of cat’s cradle. Through her art, Peterson aims to highlight the larger patterns and narratives that shape our existence. Peterson’s exhibit will run at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, located at 49 South Main Street, Suite 104, in Concord, from May 8th through July 7th. The gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check the Chamber’s website at www.concordnhchamber.com for hours before visiting as they may vary. All work is for sale by contacting the N.H. Art Association at 603-431-4230.
The SEE Science Center will present a Science on Tap discussion about things you can see in the sky -day or night on May 2. Science on Tap events are informal discussions with local scientists and experts on a particular topic that take place from fall to spring.Join the discussion of day and night optical phenomena. From ice halos to planetary conjunctions there is always something to see and explore above us. Discover the science of various phenomena and ask about current research and what to watch for. And get ready to experience two eclipses within the next year. Panelists will include Lourdes B. Avilés Program Coordinator for Meteorology, Physics, and Climate Studies & Professor of Meteorology, Plymouth State University and Dr. Nicole Gugliucci, Associate Professor, Physics and Astronomy St. Anselm College.
Science on Tap events are free and open to the public, but advanced sign up is appreciated. Science on Tap is held at Stark Brewing Co. in Bo’s Lounge and function room at 500 Commercial Street Manchester, monthly through June. Doors open at 5:00pm, the discussions begin at 6:00pm.Attendees are welcome to order from the food and beverage menu during the event.
Attendees can RSVP on the SEE Science Center website, see-sciencecenter.org/adults/