News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
The Socially Distanced Concert Series will highlight the music of Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffet, ABBA, Elton John, The Beatles, Queen, and two shows with hometown favorite, Recycled Percussion.
The show must go on!! Nashua International Sculpture Symposium is pleased to announce the 13th annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium Opening on August 20. Three sculptors will be spending three weeks outside at The Picker Artists at 3 Pine St. in Nashua, each creating a large outdoor sculpture to be given to the City and installed in a public place for all to enjoy.
Featuring a musical theater song for each letter of the alphabet; ABC is at times hilarious & poignant as Jocelyn Duford changes wigs, costumes & characters while showcasing the talent and artistry she is known for.
Often associated with a “Valley of The Dolls”-type of quality, the Warner Brothers 1965 film “Inside Daisy Clover,” generally receives a somewhat worthy bad rap for it’s inflated acting and overall camp. It “is” a bit overacted, it “is” a bit campy, it could even teeter on cult-ish. However, once you’ve come to that acceptance, then Daisy doesn’t hurt so much.
Have an idea what kind of beer you like but need help finding a new craft brew made locally? There’s an app for that — or rather, there will be soon.
In collaboration with the Palace Theatre, Intown Manchester, and the Manchester Parks and Recreation Division, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) will host a series of safe, socially distanced concerts at Delta Dental Stadium from August 14 to September 12.
Gary Tibbetts was my friend and he will be missed.
Chef/owner Omar Abouzaid and his wife, Ibtisam, are no strangers to Manchester or the food biz. They first moved to the area 20 years ago from Morocco to attend Southern New Hampshire University. Ibtisam earning her degree in International Business; while Omar graduated with an MBA before continuing on to get an MS in Finance.
Jozimar Matimano’s success in art derives from his honest and emotional portrayal of the often harsh realities of life for Black people in America, his identity as a refugee fleeing conflict in Africa, and the singular wisdom that can only shine through the brush strokes of a talented artist.
Before the world started looking eerily like a Charles Dickens throwback, Ed Aloise and Claudia Rippee, of Republic Cafe, 1069 Elm St., were reveling in their best year yet. Their tenth, in fact; a nod to the couple’s complete commitment to elevating the farm-to-table concept to a thoroughly flavorful, gourmet experience where even the prices were easy to swallow.
The city of Manchester sent an email out to everyone who attended one of the high school graduations at Fisher Cat Stadium, suggesting we all get tested for COVID. I was at the stadium with about a thousand others, give or take, watching our kids walk the plank into mini-adulthood. But, the city suggested we all get tested and it was FREE so, what the hell, you’re speaking my language. I bit.
Since 2012, Field has been capturing photographs shedding light on the lives of immigrants in New Hampshire. Although these photographs helped Field gain her certificate, they also sparked a years-long project that has resulted in two books.
The craft show must go on – and it will, with live demonstrations, surprise guests, access to 140+ craftsmen “booths,” exhibition tours and more.
In her corner are two Manchester backers who know the ropes — performer Jodi Katz and Hollywood impresario Mark Schoenfeld, and much like a prizefighter, Hunter has come out swinging. But, just as she was on the precipice of notoriety, illness took hold, forcing her to temporarily suspend her dreams. However, counting her out would be a miscalculated mistake. Confident and tenacious, Hunter is facing her setback due to Lyme disease with fierce defiance, unwilling to allow opportunity to pass her by.
Lenny Abreu, who is co-owner of the new Golden Corral coming to South Willow Street is looking to hire another 80 or so employees prior to opening next month.
Manchester Citizen of the Year, Peter Ramsey, was honored last night at The Palace Theatre in a state of the times presentation live streamed on YouTube to an audience of some two hundred remote viewers.
The agreement with Broadway Hospitality Group and Tavern in the Square follows a commitment from Regal to bring a state-of-the-art 11-screen cinematic experience to Market and Main.
The 20-something Salem native with an associate’s degree in baking and pastry arts and a BA in culinary management from Southern NH University, purchased the former Michelle’s Bakery in December before stamping his own unique identity on the place in April: Bearded Baking Company.
Studio 550 Art Center and small-batch potter CRW Designs are partnering to fully fund a scholarship for a minority or economically disadvantaged student to attend a school vacation camp or after school art class at Studio 550 at no cost. There is no deadline, but it is available each calendar year until awarded to a suitable applicant
The venture is the brainchild of Granite State Hospitality (GSH), a partnership among three restaurateurs: Brad Pernaw, the managing partner who runs Common Man Roadside at the Hooksett Welcome Centers on I-93; Rusty McLear, former owner of the Inn at Mill Falls in Meredith; and Alex Ray, owner and founder of The Common Man, that includes 16 restaurants and two hotels.