News on the arts, music, dining, restaurants and all things that make our city a cultural mecca on the rise.
The carnival returns April 27 – May 1 at the JFK Ice Arena. Fiesta Shows once again will bring thrill rides and more to the downtown.
To conclude its 61st season, the Manchester Choral Society and Orchestra will present the rarely-performed Lobgesang (Song of Praise) by Felix Mendelssohn. Described as a symphony-cantata, the work was composed in 1840 when the composer was only 31 and is catalogued as his second symphony.
As musical comedies go, “The Producers” has what audiences seek most – the lighthearted laughs, and that’s what the ensemble cast of “The Producers” delivered during the show’s opening weekend at the Palace Theatre.
Schonna Green has just celebrated one year as Manchester’s first director of homeless initiatives. During that short time, she facilitated a plan for more affordable housing and created a coalition of business owners, faith leaders, politicians and other community stakeholders. Through it all, Green has made her mark as a Black woman making real changes in New Hampshire. Here, Granite State News Collaborative columnist Anthony Payton interviews Green about what makes a successful troubleshooter.
Our city decided to call in a troubleshooter—a problem solver with a proven track record of making a difference. Enter Schonna Green. Schonna was brought in as the city’s first director of homeless initiatives and officially took the reins on April 15, 2021.
On April 20 Theo Nii Martey of Manchester began his term as NH’s Artist Laureate, an appointment which will remain through February 18, 2024.
Get out there and support local musicians and artists.
A landlord or a drug-addled rooming house turned things around through a connection with the city and a homeless couple in need of a second chance.
Celebrate women in beer and find the perfect beer for mowing the lawn. Find this year’s New Hampshire Pink Boots Society ‘Women in Beer’ trail card at participating breweries and then visit all 17 NH breweries during April and May for a chance to win prizes.
This event not only aided in strengthening our community through providing networking opportunities for us elders, but MCAC’s Career Day guided our students in reimagining what their futures can hold for them.
Her work is partly autobiographical – a visual manifestation of her feelings as an Iranian woman artist now living in the United States.
hose wishing to attend can browse their official website for upcoming shows in a city near them. At the time of purchase, ticketholders will be given the city, date, and time of the performance. On the day of the show, an email confirmation will be sent with details of the exact location. The true magic of Don’t Tell Comedy is pulled together by a secret lineup of 4-6 comedians that are revealed on-stage during the show.
Mentoring developmentally disabled youth in New Hampshire may not seem like a logical career step for a former bank manager from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But for Bienfait, a Congolese immigrant – he declines to use his last name for reasons of personal safety — the job is highly satisfying.
Spring is in the air and Easter is on its way. Welcome the change of season with these family fun events happening in and around Manchester in celebration of Easter.
Get out there and enjoy some live music and entertainment this weekend.
Rachael Denhollander became known internationally in 2016 as the first woman to pursue criminal charges and speak publicly against USA Gymnastics’ team doctor Larry Nassar, one of the most prolific sexual abusers in recorded history. As a result of her activism, over 300 women—including numerous Olympic medalists—came forward as survivors of Nassar’s abuse, eventually leading to his life imprisonment. For her work as an advocate and educator on sexual assault, Rachael was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” and one of Glamour Magazine’s “Women of the Year” in 2018.
From the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix to Van Halen to Judy Garland, Shimabukuro delivers memorable, emotionally-provoking performances, coaxing his listener to readily close their eyes and voyage to his exquisite destination.
Manchester parents looking for a safer route to bike their kids to school may be inching the Granite State Rail Trail closer to completion.
Whether natural or extended, Black hair represents strength, struggle, love, and perseverance.
