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“I felt like there are other people facing the same struggles that I face, whether it’s language or religion or if someone faces any kind of discrimination in their life, I’m not alone and I’m included in this club.”
Go have a fun night out on the town and support the lively arts.
With a fall art festival on the calendar and what feels like a new level of support from the city and the Chamber, Verne Orlosk and Grace Burr are ready to do their part in building a vibrant arts scene in Manchester.
The Manchester Historic Association (MHA) has selected five honorees for its 30th Annual Historic Preservation Awards this year.
Despite Saturday’s extreme heat more than 50 people and at least three friendly dogs crowded under a popup tent set up in Arms Park Saturday afternoon to celebrate video-game pioneer Ralph Baer’s 100th birthday and to rededicate a statue there in his honor.
The All Persons Trail is only a few miles from the city’s bustling Elm Street, but it feels a world away. It’s also designed to be more inclusive than traditional nature trails: It’s wheelchair accessible and includes resources for those who are hearing or visually impaired, as well as informational materials in English and Spanish.
This year marks the centennial year of inventor Ralph Baer’s birth. Born in 1922, Ralph Baer is regarded as the father of video games and has more than 150 patents to his credit. He spent the majority of his career in New Hampshire and called Manchester his home for nearly 60 years.
Though the festival was hosted by Manchester Grows, a variety of other organizations also took part.
Join the discussion and explore these questions with Claudia Rankine as she speaks on what it means to be a “good” citizen today, at a moment when the rights and responsibilities of citizens are not universally understood or shared.
When I walked through the door of Lilac & Finch earlier this week to chat with owner Leslie Boswak, I had no idea I would leave with such a sense of excitement and hope for all of the possibilities for good things right here in Manchester.
The Granite State Arts Academy, an 8-year-old charter school in Salem with a focus in the arts, announced Friday that it is rebranding the school to The Arts Academy of New Hampshire.
Get out there and find the music that moves you.
After two years off due to the pandemic the Double Midnight Comics Free Comic Book Day Extravaganza returns on Saturday May 7. Regarded as one of New England’s biggest Free Comic Book Day parties the Double Midnight event features guest artists, movie cars, the country’s biggest costume contest, free giveaways and more!
The Center City in Manchester has a reputation for crime, but a community organization is trying to change that narrative.
Local musical theater student is off to New York City to battle for the final prize in the Teen Popular Voice Category in the Music International Grand Prix Competition. As a musical theater veteran with Broadway hopes for her future, Souhegan High School junior Autumn Fichera’s success so far in the competition has her in the spotlight!
The Manchester Historic Association recently opened a new exhibit: “The People’s Sculptor: The Life and Works of John Rogers” at the Millyard Museum.
