The Arts

    The Soapbox: New Hampshire can’t afford to abandon the arts

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    The State Council on the Arts has been reduced by the Senate Finance Committee to a single dollar. One dollar. Lawmakers have asked the Council to become a volunteer operation and rely entirely on private donations—despite knowing this move could lead to the loss of all support staff and federal matching grants. This isn’t just a budget adjustment. It’s a slow erasure.

    Meeting Ben Folds

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    Ben believes his arts experience has given him far more than just the ability to compose and play the piano, but has made him far more flexible and adaptable.

    June 30: Josh Ritter brings his ‘Works In Progress + Songs You Know’ Tour to Tupelo Music Hall

    read more…: June 30: Josh Ritter brings his ‘Works In Progress + Songs You Know’ Tour to Tupelo Music Hall

    Ever since the release of his self-titled debut album back in 1999, Josh Ritter has been considered one of the best songwriters to emerge over the past 25 years. A native of Moscow, Idaho, Ritter’s approach to music evokes timeless Americana while weaving in the styles of country, folk and rock with a knack for clever storytelling through his lyrics.

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