Arts & Culture
News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
“Perls” of wisdom while on sabbatical, and my new gluten-free brain
read more…: “Perls” of wisdom while on sabbatical, and my new gluten-free brainAnd, the icing on the cake? That there’s the biggest news of all, foodie friends. There is no more icing on my cake.
Restaurant CEO ‘moved’ by mission of MST culinary program
read more…: Restaurant CEO ‘moved’ by mission of MST culinary programMike Holfelder, a chef instructor at MST who oversees the Intro to Culinary Arts program, said the trip to the Copper Door was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for some of his students.
Mimi Jones brings NYC Jazz to Amoskeag Studio June 12
read more…: Mimi Jones brings NYC Jazz to Amoskeag Studio June 12You want to promote a city full of arts and culture? Then you have to get out there and support fine music when it lands in one of our city’s coolest venues.
NHIA transforms St. Anne Church into arts lab for Manchester youth
read more…: NHIA transforms St. Anne Church into arts lab for Manchester youthNew Hampshire Institute of Art will celebrate a fundraising milestone, having successfully transformed the historic St. Anne Church in Manchester’s center city into a youth arts education lab.
All New Pianomen at the Palace: Like having all your favorite performers on one stage
read more…: All New Pianomen at the Palace: Like having all your favorite performers on one stageAll New Pianomen runs through June 20 at the Palace Theatre.
Good scores overall for April’s Health Department kitchen inspections
read more…: Good scores overall for April’s Health Department kitchen inspectionsApril Health Inspection scores have been posted by the Health Department.
$10 AARP discount for Piano Men at the Palace June 5-20
read more…: $10 AARP discount for Piano Men at the Palace June 5-20The timeless music of Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Freddie Mercury come together again, with many other piano greats, featuring a live band with top vocalists and dancers straight from New York City.
NH Liquor Commission to Host Exclusive Fine Italian Wine Tasting Event
read more…: NH Liquor Commission to Host Exclusive Fine Italian Wine Tasting EventProceeds from the wine tasting will benefit Granite United Way’s literacy initiatives.
Are you ready for the 2015 Hippo de Mayo Challenge?
read more…: Are you ready for the 2015 Hippo de Mayo Challenge?It’s happening again this year on May 7 from 4 to 9 p.m. at participating eateries in downtown Manchester and the Millyard.
Amoskeag Studio: Brian Booth’s ‘Red Bird’ will take you to someplace other-worldly
read more…: Amoskeag Studio: Brian Booth’s ‘Red Bird’ will take you to someplace other-worldlyAnd then his monologue begins, and you understand that you are witness to something you’ve never seen before, a “play with music,” as Booth describes it later, written, acted and performed by one talented guy.
Best of Brunch listmania! Manchester has something for everyone
read more…: Best of Brunch listmania! Manchester has something for everyoneManchester has cornered the market on best brunch! Bookmark this list, you’ll be needing it.
Call for Entries! Celebrating Flight: Juried Art Competition at Aviation Museum of NH
read more…: Call for Entries! Celebrating Flight: Juried Art Competition at Aviation Museum of NHThe theme of the Aviation Museum exhibit is “Celebrating Flight.” Paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and digital media will be accepted.
At the Currier: From Birds to Beasts, Audubon’s Last Great Adventure
read more…: At the Currier: From Birds to Beasts, Audubon’s Last Great AdventureAt the Currier: See rare prints by Audubon, who set new standards for his time by placing his mammalian subjects in life-like poses and habitats.
Great NH Restaurants #PayItForwardNH with #RandomActsNH
read more…: Great NH Restaurants #PayItForwardNH with #RandomActsNHTo further promote goodwill and happiness, each “act of kindness” recipient will be presented with a $25 dining certificate, which they can, in turn give to a random person and “pay it forward.”
Les Miserables comes alive at the Palace May 1-16
read more…: Les Miserables comes alive at the Palace May 1-16The Palace Theatre has, again, pulled out all the stops in preparing for a run of “Les Miserables,” opening May 1 and playing through May 16.
Celebrate your AARP membership with free wine tastings
read more…: Celebrate your AARP membership with free wine tastingsWine tastings, free to AARP members on May 17.
For Art’s Sake: Studio 550 hosts the 2nd annual NH Clay Challenge
read more…: For Art’s Sake: Studio 550 hosts the 2nd annual NH Clay ChallengeStudents will compete to see whose mad pottery skills will make them Clay Challenge Champion for 2015.
M|A|C Art on the Wall exhibition honors artist Nancy Johnson
read more…: M|A|C Art on the Wall exhibition honors artist Nancy JohnsonVisit City Hall any time, or attend the opening reception on Thursday, April 30 from 5 – 8 p.m, in conjunction with “Open Doors Manchester” Trolley Tour. Artist Nancy Johnson will be present to discuss her art work.
The Barking Tomato: Noshing for news at 2nd Annual Toques & Tonic
read more…: The Barking Tomato: Noshing for news at 2nd Annual Toques & TonicThe Barking Tomato reports from the 2nd annual Toques & Tonic event, to benefit the Barbara Lynch Foundation. Boston’s top foodie event was held April 10 at the Boston Children’s Science Museum.