News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
Great NH Restaurants, owner and CEO of T-BONES, CJ’s, Cactus Jack’s and the Copper Door has just announced plans to develop a new restaurant concept that will be located on Route 101, at the former location of Shorty’s Mexican Restaurant, opening in 2019.
Old World charm and authentic German cuisine make this a great date night destination or culinary adventure of the epicurious.
The story of Carlos Martinez is one of conquest over circumstance. Born in Chicago and raised in Texas by Spanish and Mexican parents, childhood proved to be dire.
For the first time on the Palace Theatre stage! Show opens April 6. Got tix?
The public is invited to take tours of this fun show April 5 while enjoying pints from your favorite local microbreweries during a special Currier After Hours event from 6-9 p.m.
Performances held at The Majestic Theatre Studios on Page Street in Manchester.
Set during the turn of the century, this 1948 Oscar-winning musical smash hit backed by an Irving Berlin score, grossed six million dollars. Although, six million seems petty by today’s standards, consider in 1948 the average movie ticket was 37 cents.
Witness the creative journey of three female artists, from inspiration and sketches to work of art — from idea to object.
The season, named “The Year of Beethoven,” celebrated the works of the great composer and now concludes with his powerful Symphony No. 9 with New World Chorale and soloists Michelle Trainor, soprano; Janna Baty, mezzo-soprano; Alan Schneider, tenor; and Sam Handley, bass-baritone.
The Manchester Historic Association is proud to present, “Manchester’s Masters: The Artist’s Perspective,” opening March 27 and featuring the lives and work of Henry W. Herrick, Edward L. Custer, Lisa Anne Fletcher, Omer T. Lassonde, and George C. Soule – artists who called Manchester home.
The University of New Hampshire Museum is sponsoring a photography exhibition on the cultural, ethnic and religious diversity of the Granite State.
In addition to recognizing the contributions of those who have significantly supported the arts and helped to expand the vibrant arts community in New Hampshire, this luncheon serves as the main fundraising event for City Arts Nashua, allowing the organization to pursue its mission to enrich the quality of life in the greater Nashua region by providing leadership to support and strengthen arts and culture.
Red River Theatre’s recent Oscar Party got me thinking: Are we just looking for a reason to dress up, or has Hollywood’s retro-underground taken a turn for the mainstream?
Photographer Becky Field presents a photo exhibition of that celebrates the everyday lives of NH immigrants and refugees.
Sign up for a lecture on the art that exemplified the poetry of Robert Frost.
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, will host National Anthem auditions on Sunday, March 18 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.
Sixteen artists responded to the call for COLOR, including four NHIA faculty. A closing reception will be held March 9 at the Derryfield School.
When I got the thumbs-up to launch this column, my heart nearly exploded from my chest. There was no question as to which movie would be the first I would review, the movie that rightfully began my love affair with classic film, ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’
A selection of art books carefully curated by Samantha Cataldo, Currier Museum Assistant Curator; Becky Barsi, Derryfield School Creative Arts instructor; and Liz Cipriano, Manager of The Bookery will be on display and for sale at the gallery. There will be books for children, teens and adults offered at a very affordable price point, starting at $15.
Ritu Harlalka is still getting used to the new neighborhood – for seven years she’s operated a successful vegetarian Indian restaurant in Burlington, Mass. – so successful that she thought it was time to expand. She chose Manchester’s West Side, where she opened Ritu’s Spice Utsav (“celebration”) softly on Jan. 20.