Arts & Culture
News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
Classic film review: ‘The Gang’s All Here,’ a Camp Classic
read more…: Classic film review: ‘The Gang’s All Here,’ a Camp ClassicKnown as a camp classic, the 1943 production of 20th Century Fox motion picture The Gang’s All Here, was mainly a vehicle to showcase the hottest starlet of the day, Carmen Miranda.
Nov. 3: 24-hour Extra Life gaming marathon for kids’ charity
read more…: Nov. 3: 24-hour Extra Life gaming marathon for kids’ charityExtra Life brings gamers together each year to raise money for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to save and improve the lives of sick and injured kids.
theatre KAPOW reads Nigel Planer’s ‘On the Ceiling’ at the Currier Museum of Art
read more…: theatre KAPOW reads Nigel Planer’s ‘On the Ceiling’ at the Currier Museum of ArtNov. 11: “On the Ceiling” by Nigel Planer will be read in conjunction with the Currier’s special exhibition Myth and Faith in Renaissance Florence.
Discovering comedian Nick Lavallee: ‘The other dude’ no more, according to Thrillist
read more…: Discovering comedian Nick Lavallee: ‘The other dude’ no more, according to ThrillistThe big news is that Lavallee is our guy, ranked No. 1 among “undiscovered” comedians in New Hampshire by online entertainment hub Thrillist. He’s right there between Randall Thompson of Vegas, and Gordon Baker-Bone of Jersey.
‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ opens at the Palace: Hilarious hijinks will ensue
read more…: ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ opens at the Palace: Hilarious hijinks will ensueThe show, which opens Oct. 19 and runs through Nov. 10 is a medieval mash-up of musical numbers, pratfalls, pithy dialogue and delightful humor.
Nov. 1 opening reception: Kelly Stelling Contemporary presents ‘We Used to Have Parties’
read more…: Nov. 1 opening reception: Kelly Stelling Contemporary presents ‘We Used to Have Parties’Kelley Stelling Contemporary presents a group exhibition of paintings by John Bonner, Patrick Cunha, Catherine Graffam and Mike Howat titled “We Used to Have Parties”.
New theatre company Cue Zero ready to launch
read more…: New theatre company Cue Zero ready to launchue Zero Theatre Company will be celebrating its first full season on October 28 with a launch party.
NH Open Doors: Shop and Connect with artists, craftsmen and small businesses
read more…: NH Open Doors: Shop and Connect with artists, craftsmen and small businessesNow in its 13th year, NH Open Doors is presented by the League of NH Craftsmen, a statewide organization dedicated to growing the state’s creative economy.
Free Comic Books For You
read more…: Free Comic Books For YouIt’s time for Halloween Comic Fest and free comic books from your local comic shop!
Currier exhibition: Unlocking the Secrets of the Renaissance
read more…: Currier exhibition: Unlocking the Secrets of the RenaissanceMyth and Faith in Renaissance Florence, opening this weekend, is centered around a recently discovered masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, John the Baptist.
Writers Resist: Local author to join anthology launch Oct. 26 at The Bookery
read more…: Writers Resist: Local author to join anthology launch Oct. 26 at The BookeryQueen City author Rob Greene, writing as R.W.W. Greene, is lending his words and voice to the nation-wide launch of “Writers Resist: The Anthology” this month. Catch him at the Bookery Oct. 16 along with other local authors, as they share their work.
Oct 13-14: Brush up on Nashua’s ArtWalk 2018 arts extravaganza weekend
read more…: Oct 13-14: Brush up on Nashua’s ArtWalk 2018 arts extravaganza weekendA celebration of the arts and culture in southern New Hampshire, ArtWalk brings artists to the center of Nashua to share, sell, and show their works inside and outside many downtown businesses. A perfect time of year to enjoy the arts against the backdrop of the colorful foliage of New Hampshire.
Just let your rotten kids play Fortnite
read more…: Just let your rotten kids play FortniteThere are hundreds of worse things your kid could be into and any of the negatives associated with playing Fortnite are mainly on the parents’ shoulders.
Oct. 17 Music’s on the Menu Free Concert Series: ‘When Classical Guitar Meets Classic Rock’
read more…: Oct. 17 Music’s on the Menu Free Concert Series: ‘When Classical Guitar Meets Classic Rock’Do you love the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eagles and the Grateful Dead? Whether you’re a true “Dead Head” or a general classic rock enthusiast, you won’t want to miss Manchester Community Music School’s presentation, “When Classical Guitar Meets Classic Rock,” on Oct. 17, 2018 at 12:10 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church.
SNHU Arena presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze 2018
read more…: SNHU Arena presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze 2018Cirque Dreams Holidazelights up the 2018 holiday season at SNHU Arena on December 12 with its popular and electrifying stage spectacular The New York Daily News proclaims a “delicious confection of charm, sparkle and talent by the sleighload and so full of energy it could end our dependence on oil.”
Ailey II Dance Company performs Oct. 13 at the Dana Center
read more…: Ailey II Dance Company performs Oct. 13 at the Dana CenterUnder the eye of artistic director Troy Powell, 12 dancers blend classical and contemporary technique into an unforgettable performance. Show is Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dana Center for the Humanities at Saint Anselm College.
Get your sci-fi ‘fix’ with these Netflix offerings
read more…: Get your sci-fi ‘fix’ with these Netflix offeringsSo, here’s some sci-fi stuff on Netflix worth watching right now. You know, if you’re into that stuff.
Symphony NH reports 26 percent revenue growth since 2015
read more…: Symphony NH reports 26 percent revenue growth since 2015Symphony New Hampshire will begin its 95th season on September 29th at Keefe Center for the Arts, Nashua and September 30th at Concord City Auditorium, Concord to perform Mozart Impresario Overture, O’Connor Fiddle Concerto and Strings and Threads Suite, and Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 featuring Grammy Award-winning violinists Mark and Maggie O’Connor with guest conductor and Music Director Finalist Scott Parkman.