News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
The Postman and the Rockstar is a dynamic photographic exhibition on display Jan. 25-27 at Kimball Jenkins, in the mansion on Main Street in Concord. An opening reception is planned for Jan. 25 from 5-7 p.m.
Submissions are now open for the New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) sixth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. Now through April 21, New Hampshire students in fifth through 12th grade are invited to submit a creative piece about their experiences and connections to mental health. An initiative of CSoC, Magnify Voices raises awareness, erases stigma, and effects change to help ensure the social and emotional health of youth in the Granite State.
Enjoy the second weekend of the year by getting out of the house to beat the winter blues. Check out the mix below!
Nothing cheers the winter doldrums like the sounds of music. Go get some.
Peter Noonan is a designer, award-winning illustrator, cartoonist and fine artist. His work has appeared in schools, private collections and publications throughout the country, and here on Manchester Ink Link since 2016, or whenever the candidates stir things up. Rated O for opinionated.
I recently visited our local Barnes & Noble and was overwhelmed by the number and variety of print magazines for all interests. From men- and women-focused themes, to photography, knitting, sports of all kinds, health and wellness, soap operas, high fashion, DIY, and so much more.
Cue Zero Theatre Company kicks off 2024 with an overload of events, including new play readings, a cabaret, workshops, and a tale of the most famous New England murders. All of these incredible events will take place at the Arts Academy of New Hampshire in Salem.
In the heart of New Hampshire, among a landscape of tranquility, a revolution is quietly unfolding. Positive Street Art (PSA), a BIPOC-run organization, has emerged as a beacon of change, casting a vibrant brushstroke across the canvas of the state. In this picturesque setting, Positive Street Art is not merely creating street art; they are cultivating a movement that transcends the boundaries of color, orientation, and ability.
“This is Us Plus Some” serves as a testament to the collective spirit that defines the Mosaic Art Collective.
We’ve made it through the holidays! While you’re taking down the decorations this weekend make sure to set aside some time to have fun too.
Symphony New Hampshire has appointed Jude Morris as Principal Trombone. Currently pursuing his master’s degree at Yale School of Music, Morris secures his first professional position with Symphony New Hampshire.
Many parts of the United States are multilingual. One key insight from the brief is that language diversity is a reality in New Hampshire, as well. Though English remains the dominant language spoken, there are significant communities speaking Spanish, French, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Vietnamese, and many other languages.
Now that that article has your attention, my name is Nathaniel and I am a lot of things. I want more opportunities to explore my art and entrepreneurship in the future. I have been spending the last year working with Kimball Jenkins through an artist-in-residence program with Waypoint. It’s been a lot of things. I was able to previously publish an article about Yu-Gi-Oh which was pretty cool. We have just finished a massive 60-foot-across mural and this is an article about the project.
Kicking off another political cartoon season in advance of the NH Primary here at the Ink Link with Peter Noonan.
Most people agree these noble, year-planning resolutions often lead to early disappointment and failure to follow through. Resolutions are too rigid a process for a world experiencing change daily. There is turmoil and noise every place you turn. So, it seems like everyone is rewriting the rules these days. You can fight the stress you feel by trying this exercise as a better path to a fulfilling year.
I have not written you in a while, but It has not been for lack of motivation, I have been distracted. Travel, personal chef commitments, and consulting responsibilities have demanded much of my attention.
Some of those who have passed this year may not be familiar to everyone, but they may have been important to us as we matured. To those, I give special thanks for what they contributed to my own experiences.
