Arts & Culture
News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
Cue Zero Theatre Company promises to make you run the entire gamut of emotions with the ultimate tribute to the creative process, the metamusical [title of show]
read more…: Cue Zero Theatre Company promises to make you run the entire gamut of emotions with the ultimate tribute to the creative process, the metamusical [title of show]Featuring music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, and the book by Hunter Bell, [title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre — a uniquely American art form — and to the joy of collaboration
GraniteCon 2024 is a Blessing and a Delight
read more…: GraniteCon 2024 is a Blessing and a DelightThis GraniteCon was bigger than ever, using the DoubleTree AND the SNHU Arena. While I didn’t make it to the arena, I did spend some time at the DoubleTree Saturday. Even took in the Costume Contest! What a blast!
Oct. 9: NAV Arts presents NH Poet Laureate Jennifer Millitello at Word Search Open Mic
read more…: Oct. 9: NAV Arts presents NH Poet Laureate Jennifer Millitello at Word Search Open MicNAV Arts presents NH Poet Laureate featuring Jennifer Militello at our Word Search Open Mic – Wed., Oct. 9 – 5-7 p.m.
The Czar’s Brewery in Exeter – Paying My Respects to Russian Royalty
read more…: The Czar’s Brewery in Exeter – Paying My Respects to Russian RoyaltyOf all the places I’ve visited for this column, this one felt the most yet like a second home, conjuring the Cheers theme song line “where everybody knows your name.” While I was there I heard the bartenders greet many clients by name.
Sept. 23: Canadian psychedelic jazz act Apollo Suns kick the week off at The Press Room
read more…: Sept. 23: Canadian psychedelic jazz act Apollo Suns kick the week off at The Press RoomCanadian import Apollo Suns from Winnipeg are known for fusing psychedelia and progressive rock. On September 23 at The Press Room in Portsmouth, this talented band will be putting on a Monday night special. The show starts at 8 p.m. with no opener, so anyone who attends should prepare themselves to be immersed in unique sounds right from the get-go.
Manchester Citywide Arts Festival wraps up this weekend: An act of creative magic you won’t want to miss
read more…: Manchester Citywide Arts Festival wraps up this weekend: An act of creative magic you won’t want to missThe Manchester Citywide Arts Festival has arrived this week, beautifying and engaging the creative magic of the city with events, public art displays and art making opportunities for Manchesterites of all ages.
Sept. 21: It’s time to say ‘thanks for the memories’ (and tacos) to Taco Tom at special celebration
read more…: Sept. 21: It’s time to say ‘thanks for the memories’ (and tacos) to Taco Tom at special celebrationIf you were one of those kids, or like me, the parent of one of those kids, on Saturday Sept. 21 you will have a chance to say “thanks” to Taco Tom, aka Thomas Sayler, at his current place of employment, the Hilton Garden Inn.
Oct. 3: Celine Dion tribute concert/fundraiser at The Palace to benefit Prostate Cancer Coalition
read more…: Oct. 3: Celine Dion tribute concert/fundraiser at The Palace to benefit Prostate Cancer CoalitionThe New Hampshire Prostate Cancer Coalition is pleased to announce their 10th annual fundraising event at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH. This show is a tribute show featuring the music of Celine Dion by Jenene Caramielo.
Weekly Entertainment Report Sept. 19-22: Lively arts, music, shows in Southern NH
read more…: Weekly Entertainment Report Sept. 19-22: Lively arts, music, shows in Southern NHGet on up. Get on the scene. Like a music machine.
Oct. 5: Race, gender, sexual orientation take center stage at 18th Annual Black New England Conference, ‘Living Out Loud’
read more…: Oct. 5: Race, gender, sexual orientation take center stage at 18th Annual Black New England Conference, ‘Living Out Loud’The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) is pleased to announce the keynote and panel presentations secured for its 18th Annual Black New England Conference (BNEC) on October 5, 2024. This hybrid event will be hosted at Southern NH University (SNHU) in Manchester, NH and online.
5 Questions: Playwright Robert Galinsky, on bringing ‘The Bench’ to Dana Center on Sept. 20
read more…: 5 Questions: Playwright Robert Galinsky, on bringing ‘The Bench’ to Dana Center on Sept. 205 questions with playwright Robert Galinsky who is bringing his one-man show to The Dana Center on Sept. 20.
Bob & Sons Automotive set to celebrate 60 years in business
read more…: Bob & Sons Automotive set to celebrate 60 years in businessThis week, there will be a party on the West Side that’s been decades in the making.
Sept. 22-23: Majestic Theatre to hold auditions for ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical!’
read more…: Sept. 22-23: Majestic Theatre to hold auditions for ‘A Christmas Story, The Musical!’Majestic’s production will be held on December 13- 15 at the Derry Opera House.
A new mural in Manchester honors immigrant heritage
read more…: A new mural in Manchester honors immigrant heritageManchester, NH is getting ready to welcome a new mural that pays tribute to the city’s vibrant immigrant communities. The creation of this mural is part of a long-standing effort to bring art that truly represents this community into the spaces where people live, work, and play.
Sept. 15: Cali Rockers Fu Manchu bring ‘The Return Of Tomorrow’ to Hampton Beach Casino as part of tour with Clutch & Rival Sons
read more…: Sept. 15: Cali Rockers Fu Manchu bring ‘The Return Of Tomorrow’ to Hampton Beach Casino as part of tour with Clutch & Rival SonsEvery year has at least a couple tours going on where the bill is chock full of talent from top to bottom, or the other way around. When this party rolls through a friendly neighborhood music venue, fans make sure to arrive right when the doors open so they don’t miss a second of what’s about to go down.
TEDxAmoskeagMillyard Brings ‘Wild’ to Manchester this fall
read more…: TEDxAmoskeagMillyard Brings ‘Wild’ to Manchester this fallAfter a sold-out 2023 event, TEDxAmoskeagMillyard returns to Manchester this fall, bringing “Wild” – an afternoon of live TEDx talks – to The Palace Theatre on Oct.10. This independently organized local event, licensed by TED, is open to the public with ticket sales kicking off now: TEDxAmoskeagMillyard Tickets.
September 12th is National Video Games Day: Thanks, Ralph Baer!
read more…: September 12th is National Video Games Day: Thanks, Ralph Baer!Ralph Baer was born in 1922 to Jewish parents living in Germany near the French border. Much of their town had been destroyed in WWI, so when Ralph was 18 months old his family moved to Cologne.