Live read of history play

After the success of the staged reading of last season’s “Montague and Capulet” by Jaydie Halperin, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative begins the 2024 Spark Series with a reading of a historical thriller by Halperin called “The Boys in the...

Duo to present cabaret style show of popular songs

The Loft at Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery is set to host the exceptional duo of world-famous vocalist Vira Slywotzky and acclaimed pianist David Sytkowski on Jan. 13. This captivating cabaret performance promises an enchanting journey through the Great...

Entertainment quick picks: Tips for your weekend

Randy ArmstrongWhat: Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “sure-fingered guitar virtuoso,” Randy Armstrong is the co-founder of Do’a World Music Ensemble, Uno Mondo, & Beyond Borders. With a collection of over 300 instruments from around the world,...

Exhibit channels creative unity

This January, Mosaic Art Collective invites art enthusiasts and the community at large to witness the vibrant culmination of collaborative creativity in the exhibition, “This is Us Plus Some.” This transformative showcase, featuring the distinct...

Ask a doctor: Plastic surgery care of breast cancer patients

Dr. Lauren Oliver, DO, FACOS, plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Concord Hospital Plastic Surgery, discusses the care given to breast cancer patients using the latest in cosmetic surgical techniques. “Our field is always advancing, which is why we...

From the farm: Calf training

Courtney, the calf, flopped down, legs stretched out, with her head flat on the ground. Her eyes followed Julie, the human, as she pulled on the lead rope while pleading with Courtney to get up. Courtney wouldn’t budge. I told Julie to leave her be...

How to spend the winter planning and preparing for your spring garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO

Gardening isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind when the calendar page turns to January. But with the holidays behind us, there’s no better time to start planning and preparing our 2024 gardens.Of course, that will mean different things...

Rodger Martin to give poetry reading in Dublin

Harrisville poet Rodger Martin will share selections from “For All The Tea in Zhōngguó,” “The Battlefield Guide” and new, unreleased works Thursday, Jan. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Dublin Public Library, 1114 Main St. in Dublin. Snow date is Jan....

Franklin Opera House presents Randy Armstrong

The Franklin Opera House will present Randy Armstrong at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, January 13. Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “sure-fingered guitar virtuoso,” Randy Armstrong is the co-founder of Do’a World Music Ensemble, Unu Mondo, &...

Dandelion Hill, Pt. 3: Determining the winner of the land-tending contest

By PARKER POTTER

In the last year of the contest, Eartha paid particularly close attention to the land she had given Abel, Beau, and Carson.Abel was long gone from his land. After he ran out of money, he had left the area to take a job to support himself. When he...

Dandelion Hill, Part 2: Plans for the land take shape

By PARKER POTTER

Able was the first of Eartha’s young relatives to really get going. He began by cutting down most of the trees on his land. He cut down pine trees and spruces, beech trees and birches, oak trees and maples. He cut down trees that gave shade to the...

Seeds – Venturing Forth

The days are getting shorter, nights are cooler – yes fall is in the air and so are seeds. Many plants release their seeds in autumn and some of those packages of future life travel to new locations on the wind. It is ideal for seeds to sprout away...

Backstage Pass: Hopkinton musician nominated for New England Music Awards

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

From his earliest memories, Brad Myrick has been immersed in music. His journey began by singing with his mother to tunes on the radio, and by the age of six, he was already tinkering with the piano. It didn’t stop there; he picked up the guitar in...

Homeyer: Putting the garden to bed

By HENRY HOMEYER

To me, this felt like the summer that never was. It was rarely hot and sunny. The rainy gray days felt more like those in Portland, Ore., than in New England. Even so, our summer is largely over; it’s time to clean up and prepare for winter. Let’s...

New Hampshire artists featured in Light-themed Exhibition

In “Light and Dark III,” NH Art Association member artists showcase their artistic prowess using a spectrum of black and white, grayscale, high contrast, macabre, and spooky elements. The exhibition mirrors the shifting balance of daylight and...

This week’s arts & entertainment quick picks

NH Big Read: ‘The Bear’What: How do stories shape our past, present, and future? Andrew Krivak will take up this question when he discusses writing “The Bear,” a novel in which nature serves as a protagonist, and how living in New Hampshire’s...

Hopkinton Gallery Features Graphite Artist

The upcoming exhibition at Two Villages Art Society in Hopkinton, features the work of Barbara Morse, an Amherst artist who specializes in graphite drawings. The exhibit, “Images of Life Re-Envisioned,” opens Oct. 14 at Two Villages Art Society’s...

New Hampshire Film Festival runs this week

The collaborative effort of filmmaking will be on display Oct. 12-15 in Portsmouth as directors, producers, writers, and film buffs gather to view some of the most exciting and thought-provoking films available for screening.Organizers say the 21st...

Mosaic Art Collective presents ‘Nevermore’ in Manchester

This October, as nightfall casts its shadow and the boundaries between the worlds waver, Mosaic Art Collective unveils its evocative exhibition, “Nevermore.” Summoning artists from all corners, we tread the path where artistry mingles with the...

A&E week ahead: Mind-bending magic

Curated and endorsed by the celebrated duo, Penn & Teller, “The Foolers” is a new interactive live production that brings four of the world’s best illusionists together on stage for an interactive and irreverent evening of mind-bending magic.“The...