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Building on the theme of resilience within the African American community, this year’s Black New England Conference will bring together a vibrant group of young content creators for a critical discussion on the progress, or lack thereof, on the path towards social and cultural advancement in the United States.
Now Chelbys’ current owners, Loukas and Effie Pozios, a young family who moved from Greece to pursue their American dream, decided it was time for their restaurant to undergo another makeover.
This weekend offers so many Halloween-themed events, you won’t know where to begin! Better get your costume ready. Good luck deciding where to go and what to do!
Make it a musical weekend. We’ve got your guide to live music and entertainment.
The number of products sold as E-Bikes has sky-rocketed. But with all kinds of sizes & shapes & power levels, which ones are safe? Which ones are legal?
It is also an irrefutable fact that the serial killer Ed Gein was one of the worst human beings to ever inhabit this planet, which makes him juicy content for “American Horror Story” creator, writer and producer Ryan Murphy’s series “Monster,” which has featured fictionalized tales of some of the most demented and depraved killers in the annals of American crime.
What a spooktacular time to be alive! On tap for this weekend is a frightfully freaky selection of events serving up a haunting host of activities to prepare you for the upcoming Hallo-weekend. You’re sure to be primed for the pumpkin season if you choose to participate. So, what are you waiting for?! Check out our weekend round-up below. If you’re not too scared, that is…
Longmeadow Church will hold its annual Snowflake Fair on December 6 from 8:30 a.m.– 2 p.m. at 4 Wilson’s Crossing Road.
It turns out there are over nine-million quilters in North America, and the sewing and quilting industry is estimated to be over $5.9 billion annually, with an expected 6.7% growth in the next six years.
The open house will begin at 1 p.m. with documents and artifacts showcasing significant periods of New Hampshire history, including records on the state’s witchcraft cases.
Folks in Manchester will get the chance to see what these guys are all about when they take the stage at The Shaskeen on October 16.
“Roses are Red, Violets are Pink, Yellow, Purple” is the topic for the Manchester Garden Club’s November 20, 2025, meeting, to be held at 12 noon at St. Hedwig Parish Hall, 147 Walnut Street.
America’s Tapestry is a project to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States with 13 hand-embroidered panels, one for each of the original 13 colonies. The panels illustrate the diverse stories of the American Revolution.
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, the Route 3 Art Trail invites families, sightseers, locals, and art collectors alike to a one-day driving tour on Saturday, November 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore a vibrant corridor of creativity stretching from Concord to Franklin. Pick up a “passport” at a stop on either end of the tour to follow an art and creativity filled day.
What happens when a magician and a mentalist meet on Elm Street and decide to team up? The result is a bit of good old-fashioned alchemy, a pinch of rivalry and a resulting friendship that is now a full-blown business partnership. Edge of Reality, an immersive night of magic and mind-reading, is coming to The Rex Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m.
October 17 is the last day to register online for the 18th New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC), “New Englanders – Here, There, and Everywhere,” which will be held Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Manchester. Onsite registration for the main conference will be available on Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 if tickets are still available.
The front page of an early October 2025 edition of The Keene Sentinel features stories about city elections, the ongoing drought in New Hampshire and two Medicare Advantage providers leaving the state. It’s all local news.
The festival will feature six new American short plays each night, showcasing the talents of up-and-coming playwrights and local actors. Audiences will have the unique opportunity to vote for their favorite with the best short play being chosen by audience ballot on Saturday night.
With roots in Massachusetts and currently being based in Montpelier, Vermont, Ali McGuirk is a singer-songwriter who has a way of captivating whoever is listening with a soulful vibe.
