Composer Amy Beach

What: Composer Amy Beach, a film by John Gfroerer. Beach began composing when just 4 years old. At age 25 she was commissioned to write a choral piece for the opening of the Women’s Pavilion at the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago. Four years later her Gaelic Symphony was premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the first symphony composed and published by an American woman. Beach became a national symbol of women’s creative power and was the dean of American women composers.

When: Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: City Auditorium, Prince Street, Concord.

Info: For more information visit walkerlecture.org

World Poetry Day with Alice Fogel

What: Join an online poetry lecture, “Strange Terrain: How Not to Get Poetry & Let it Get you Instead” hosted by Alice Fogel, to support the mission of promoting a love of poetry at the John Hay Estate.

When: Wednesday, March 22, at 7 p.m.

Where: This event is virtual

Info: Program is free and open to the public. Please register for this virtual program by calling our office at 603-763-4789 x3 or by email info@thefells.org.

Anything Goes

What: Enjoy a brief adaptation of Anything Goes, specially tailored for younger actors and perfect for the entire family.

When: Friday, March 24 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m.

Where: The Derry Opera House, 29 West Broadway, Derry

Info: For tickets, call the box office at 603-669-7469 or visit majestictheatre.net

Up Jumped Spring jazz concert

What: Up Jumped Spring will feature CCMS jazz faculty Eric Klaxton (saxophone), Zeb Cruikshank (guitar), Jared Steer (drums) and Matt Hogan (bass), playing their favorite selection from the iconic Blue Note jazz record label.

When: Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m.

Where: Bank of NH Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord

Info: For tickets, visit the Capitol Center for the Arts website at ccanh.com, or call the box office at 603- 225-1111

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