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News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.

Art to Live By: Landmarks and our sense of place

read more…: Art to Live By: Landmarks and our sense of place

There’s something achingly beautiful about landmarks. They connect to something deep within us we use to place ourselves in the larger world. Maybe, for you, it’s the sight of the Millyard, glimpsed from 93, lit up at night. Maybe it’s that first “Moose Crossing” sign on your way north. Maybe it’s classic Manchester, like the Red Arrow. Whatever the landmark, they are anchors in our personal geography – how we know we are home, or very nearly there.

It is the best of times and the worst of times for Hanover author Jodi Picoult

read more…: It is the best of times and the worst of times for Hanover author Jodi Picoult

Picoult’s books have sold over 40 million copies in 34 languages. This is the best of times for the author. Wonder Woman, indeed. She’s the recipient of the New England Booksellers Award for Fiction, New Hampshire’s Literary Award, and Cosmopolitan Magazine’s award for Fearless Fiction. And the honors beat goes on…Picoult was named in 2018 as one of Princeton’s  10 most influential living alumni. Partial company is Michelle Obama and Jeff Bezos. 

July 21: The Gravel Project exhibit blend of blues & soul as part of Jimmy’s ‘Local Artist Series’

read more…: July 21: The Gravel Project exhibit blend of blues & soul as part of Jimmy’s ‘Local Artist Series’

Back on June 13, this act released a new album titled “Find What You Need,” and they have a bunch of shows happening around the New England region in support of it. This includes a stop at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth on July 21 with the music starting at 7pm. The upcoming show is part of the venue’s “Local Artist Series” that takes place on Monday nights. 

Certificates of perseverance: International Institute celebrates ESL student graduates

read more…: Certificates of perseverance: International Institute celebrates ESL student graduates

The atmosphere at Brookside Congregational Church buzzed with emotion and celebration as students from the International Institute of New England (IINE) gathered to mark the end of their English language learning year. Each certificate handed out during the graduation ceremony represented more than just classroom hours — it symbolized resilience, community, and hope for a better future in a new homeland.

Calling all cute, fun people: Local ska-punks Sotah want you to come see them July 17 at The Shaskeen

read more…: Calling all cute, fun people: Local ska-punks Sotah want you to come see them July 17 at The Shaskeen

On July 17, folks around the Queen City will get the chance to experience this when the band takes the stage at The Shaskeen. The show, which is titled “Cute Fun Music For Cute Fun People,” starts at 8 p.m. as Paint The Town Dead, Bastard Curse and Trading Tombstones will be rounding out the bill with Kinetic City Events presenting it as part of their monthly “Showcase 603” series. 

Dr. Katharine Harrington named 2025 Franco-American of the Year

read more…: Dr. Katharine Harrington named 2025 Franco-American of the Year

With several community partners, she launched the Bienvenue au New Hampshire initiative that helps businesses and tourism providers welcome visitors from Québec and the French-speaking world. She has served as the President of the New Hampshire chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French since 2013. She is the Past President of the American Council of Québec Studies whose board she has served on since 2014.

July 6: See the Cedar Swamp Preserve giant rhododendrons in bloom during guided tour

read more…: July 6: See the Cedar Swamp Preserve giant rhododendrons in bloom during guided tour

The Manchester Conservation Commission has arranged for an upcoming guided tour of the Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve on Sunday, July 6, at 10 a.m. This tour offers a fantastic opportunity for Queen City residents to explore one of Manchester’s most remarkable natural treasures and, with a bit of luck, witness the magnificent giant rhododendrons in their full summer bloom.

Parable Magazine honored with six awards at 2025 Catholic Media conference

read more…: Parable Magazine honored with six awards at 2025 Catholic Media conference

Parable Magazine, published by the Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci, D.D., Bishop of Manchester, the Roman Catholic Church in New Hampshire, earned six 2025 Catholic Media Awards during the Catholic Media Conference in Phoenix, Arizona last week. The awards recognize excellence in Catholic media in North America.

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