Arts & Life
Forget the snow – take a Ferris Wheel ride Sunday morning in NH
It may still look like winter out there, but one sure sign of warmer months to come is a Ferris Wheel. The public is invited to go along for a ride on Sunday morning in the parking lot of The Barn on the Pemi in Plymouth.The Ferris Wheel is already...
Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen reopens for the season on April 6
Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen reopens for the season on Saturday, April 6. “Pushing Our Boundaries,” Twiggs Gallery’s first exhibit for the 2024 season opens on April 6. The spring exhibition showcases the collaborative talent of four League of NH...
A poetry reading with Ewa Cruschiel in Newbury
Newbury Public Library & The John Hay Literary Society present a poetry reading with Ewa Cruschiel on Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at The Newbury Vets Hall.Ewa has four books of poems in English: Yours, Purple Gallinule (Omnidawn 2022), Of Annunciations...
Concord’s favorite trade show returns April 16
On Tuesday, April 16, companies from across the Greater Concord region will showcase their products and services at the 33rd Annual Business Showcase. This vibrant trade show, hosted by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, brings together nearly...
NH singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins releases latest single Giants
Renowned local singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins is set to release her latest single Giants, an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to overcome life’s obstacles and believe in their own strength. The song draws inspiration from Katie’s personal...
Vintage Views: Lydia Crane and her longevity
There was a time when patriotism flowed in the veins of every man, woman and child living in our young nation. The United States of American had defeated the British and bestowed the honor the presidency upon the man that they loved greatly, for he...
From the farm: ‘NH Feeding NH’ is a win-win in the Granite State
A little-known but excellent program that brings food to those in need and supports local farmers is called “NH Feeding NH.” In 2022, Catholic Charities’ N.H. Food Bank joined forces with the N.H. Farm Bureau, the N.H. Food Alliance, and the Northeast...
Franklin Footlight Theatre presents 'Nunsense’
Franklin Footlight Theatre presents Dan Goggin’s popular musical comedy, “Nunsense!”When the Little Sisters of Hoboken find themselves in dire need of burial funds following an accidental convent-wide poisoning, they decide that the best way to raise...
NH Antique Co-op debuts spring art exhibitions
Milford, NH – New Hampshire Antique Co-op proudly presents the debut of two exceptional art exhibitions this spring: Selections 24: Notable Works and Along the Shore: Paintings from Cape Ann to Provincetown.To commemorate the launch of these...
Andrew North and The Rangers, ‘Jade Trio’ host fundraiser for Concord Community Music School
Jade Trio is Jillian Rork (sax), Dale Grant (drums), and Andrew North (piano). It’s like lemonade. Sometimes there are stretches in a group’s creative life where things stall for a bit. People can’t make it to band practice. New songs aren’t quite...
Walker Lecture Series presents An Evening of A Cappella With The Afternotes and Tonehenge
The Walker Lecture Series invites you to An Evening of A Cappella With The Afternotes and Tonehenge on March 27 at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.The Afternotes is a women’s a cappella group made up of UNH alumnae. They bring a fun style and varied...
Concord’s annual Youth Art Month Show highlights artwork from K-12 students
Does mud season in New Hampshire have you feeling dull? Throw a splash of color into your March by visiting the Concord School District’s annual Youth Art Month Show at the City-Wide Community Center on 14 Canterbury Road in Concord.This inclusive...
Bow father and daughter to display ‘60 years of painting’ in Epsom
Artists Doug Richards of Bow and his daughter Laura Aldridge of Virginia will have work on display at the Epsom Public Library through March 30. Doug is celebrating his 80th birthday in March after 60 years of making art. He works in several styles,...
Henniker student wins composition contest
Henniker Community School eighth-grade student Bradley Cooney won the NH Music Educators Association Composition Contest in Middle School Division/Electronic Music for his “Outta Time.” this is the first time the Henniker Community School has had a...
Symphony New Hampshire explores the magical music of video games
Symphony New Hampshire Music Director Roger Kalia and the musicians of Symphony New Hampshire present a musical journey through the incredible musical world of video games.There are only two chances to see Game OVER(true). The first is on Saturday,...
From the farm: Three calves land in livestock heaven
Karl Wiegandt called looking for two small Scottish Highland heifers for his Berry Farm, a busy and lively agritourist attraction. I had the perfect pair for him: two friendly heifers, Rosemary Lynn and Pepper Spice. He wanted a third smallish calf...
Vintage Views: Our ancestors were flying in 1884
As the year 1882 arrived in Concord, our ancestors could be found down on Main Street enjoying the latest events boasted by the newspapers. The infamous bandit Jesse James was killed by Robert Ford in St. Joseph, Missouri, and the United States...
Q&A with local musician Lucas Gallo
What first got you into music/art/performance? There was always music in my house as a child. On weekends, there were always the sounds of Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Aerosmith, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, etc. blasting out of my father’s Bose...
‘Excavations’ on view at Concord gallery
PILLAR Gallery + Projects is a new exhibition space in Concord, NH. Their third exhibition, Excavations, is on view through March 22.PILLAR Gallery + Projects third exhibition, Excavations, presents themes of geological time and forms, slower paced...
Mia Vassilev and Co. rock the Audi on March 16
Prepare for an evening that’s part Vegas, part Pops, and all Fabulous as the Concord Community Concert Association opens its 93rd Spring Season Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m., at Concord City Auditorium with Mia Vassilev, the internationally...
