Big weekend for many – high school graduations, Pride celebrations and a day to celebrate dear old dad. However, if you’re looking for alternatives, we’ve got you covered.
The centerpiece of New Hampshire Master Chorale’s two concerts on Father’s Day weekend is “The Radio Hour,” an innovative one-act “choral opera” about a woman who’s given a new lease on life by a trip through Radioland.
Murals are not just about aesthetics; they bring tangible benefits to communities. Studies have shown that public art can drive economic growth by attracting visitors and boosting local businesses. Cities with vibrant public art scenes often see a 20% increase in foot traffic, as murals turn ordinary streets into tourist destinations. This influx of visitors translates into economic benefits for nearby shops, restaurants, and service providers.
Symphony NH and more than 900 concert goers bid farewell to the Keefe Auditorium in the season finale.
Freese Brothers Big Band scholarships for 2024 will enable 10 talented students to attend acclaimed summer music programs. An additional student received the Concord High School Freese Brothers Scholarship to help defray college costs.
MY TURN’s unique ability to meet people of all ages, races and lived experiences exactly where they are with authentic human connection, love, and kindness is the magic that so many other organizations cannot replicate. Truly lightning in a bottle, their own ranks are composed of individuals whose very presence is a testament to the impact their services and help delivers upon a life.
The City of Manchester, NH will conduct its Independence Day Celebration at Arms Park on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 (rain date Friday, July 5th). Admission is free.
It may appear to be a soggy weekend but there’s still plenty to do to get you out of the house. Check out the mix below.
The first in this series will be hosted by Chef Bobby Marcotte on June 9 at 10 a.m. at The Barn at Merry Hill in Nottingham.
Titled “Brunch for the Foodie,” the event’s proceeds will raise money to support Joey Calcavecchia’s battle ahead.
Media Power Youth, an educational nonprofit organization, is hosting two media camps this summer where youth can experience the art of filmmaking while exploring nature, science, and making new friends. These camps provide a unique, creative challenge for youth ages 10 to 14. For the first time, campers will unveil their short films on the big screen at Red River Theatres. Media Power Youth will host a youth film festival on Aug. 17, 2024, where campers will celebrate their collaborations and meet other aspiring filmmakers.
Studio 550 Art Center is delighted to introduce the Greater Manchester area to the joys of drawing and painting with the help of two instructors, Mattea Schevey and Gina Guu. Mattea leads watercolor and pastel classes, while Gina teaches acrylic painting classes. Both teach introductory drawing.
For decades Brown has circulated in and around bluegrass turf, venturing off into lush tangents of rock, jazz, roots and Americana. You can try to define her by the company she’s kept, but all of them – including Brown – remain a close circle of musical peers who, together, are equal parts teacher and student. From Steve Martin and Missy Raines, to Alison Krauss, Molly Tuttle and Béla Fleck, Brown has played and performed with the best of the genre’s best.
For decades Brown has circulated in and around bluegrass turf, venturing off into lush tangents of rock, jazz, roots and Americana. You can try to define her by the company she’s kept, but all of them – including Brown – remain a close circle of musical peers who, together, are equal parts teacher and student. From Steve Martin and Missy Raines, to Alison Krauss, Molly Tuttle and Béla Fleck, Brown has played and performed with the best of the genre’s best.
Something unforeseen and unprecedented in the recent past is growing in New Hampshire. Internationally renowned curator and metalsmith Margaret Jacobs (Akwesasne Mohawk) and notorious rabble-rouser and multimedia artist Yasamin Safarzadeh have joined forces with Positive Street Art to establish a multi-year endeavor with a growing list of community partners to bring us one of the most happening and accessible Contemporary Indigenous exhibitions to grace this side of the Northeast.
There is something happening here in Manchester, something fresh and unique rumbling just below the surface. The voices of poets, writers and performers of all sorts are teasing out a literary scene in the Queen City.
A few months ago, as my daughter and I scanned through the YouTube channels of some of her favorite young rock bands like The Warning and Plush, one band with an intriguing name kept coming up in the comments: Freeze the Fall.
The City of Manchester’s Parks and Recreation Division is excited to announce a partnership with Hunt’s Photo to provide a hands-on photography class tailored for beginner photographers. This class is perfect for all ages who are interested in getting started with photography.
