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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.