WAM: Eras
Join a spectacular celebration on the first Wednesday of October as the Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire (CCCNH) proudly presents the 10th Anniversary of Walk a Mile in Their Shoes (WAM): Eras Edition, Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. WAM is a light-hearted event to raise awareness about very serious issues domestic, sexual and genderbased violence. We walk to show solidarity, support survivors, and to raise awareness...
Handmade & Homegrown to take over downtown
On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, downtown Henniker will come alive with activity during the 8th Henniker Handmade & Homegrown event. This semi-annual event will be the biggest yet – featuring 88 local artisans, crafters, farms, and food makers; a diverse and delicious selection of food trucks; and an outstanding lineup of live music performers. The craft fair will feature a wide range of fine arts and handcrafts including...
Poets talk about Mike Pride
WILMOT – Donald Hall, Jane Kenyon, and Maxine Kumin, three distinguished local poets featured in Mike Pride’s Northern Voices: Forty Years on the Poetry Beat, will be remembered in a talk by Mark Travis on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. at the Wilmot Community Association’s (WCA) Red Barn, 64 Village Road. The WCA and At Eagle Pond are co-sponsors of this free program. In April 2023, just a few days before his death, Pride asked Travis,...
Wicwas Lodge topic of historical society program
Tourism has been an area of focus this year for the Meredith Historical Society, and the next program in the society’s speaker series will focus on a key venue of that industry. Dean Dexter of Concord, whose family has a many-generations-long association with Lake Wicwas, will be the featured speaker at the October 1 program titled “The Smiths of Wicwas Lodge.” Dexter grew up in Laconia, spending summers during his childhood at a...
Joseph Plumer – The Hermit of Meredith Hill
Join Bob Manley, co-Founder of Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, for a unique hike to the gravesite of Joseph Plumer, the famed Hermit of Meredith Hill, on Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Joseph Plumer, who passed away in 1862 at 88, rests beside the foundations of his home and barn in the heart of Hermit Town Forest — a place that inspired the name of Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery. The hike will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. from the Meredith...
Angela Strozewski Honored
Angela Strozewski, executive vice president and chief operations officer at New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp (NHMB), was named this year’s NH Business Review Excellence Award winner in the Financial Services category. “Angela has been instrumental in setting NHMB and our affiliates up for success over the years. Her leadership throughout our growth and expansion, expertly helped us navigate COVID and continues to ensure our company...
Theatre KAPOW Opens Its 17th Season
theatre KAPOW opens its 17th season with Aaron Posner’s profoundly humane and hilariously quirky comedy Life Sucks. at BNH Stage in Concord Sept. 20 through 22. A group of old friends, ex-lovers, estranged in-laws, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest questions — and each other. What could possibly go wrong? Incurably lustful and lonely, hapless and hopeful, these seven souls collide and hilariously stumble...
Meet the co-owner of Social Club Creamery
Sarah Glaude named Concord’s Young Professional of the Month Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Sarah Glaude. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Where do you live? Laconia, NH. Where do you currently work? As the Human Resources Manager for Mason + Rich, P.A. and the...
History
Sept. 5, 1905: The Russian-Japanese peace treaty is signed at Portsmouth. Sept. 5, 1929: Amateur radio enthusiast Robert Byron of 15 Fayette St. in Concord talks for an hour with Robert E. Byrd’s South Pole expedition 12,000 miles away. He says the reception is remarkably clear. Two years earlier, Byrd spoke to a packed house at the City Auditorium. Byron’s radio exploits are well known in town. The year before, he was the first to...
Book of the week
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson (2024, 420 pages, Genre: Historical Fiction) Summer 1919. Constance Haverhill is employed as a companion to an elderly woman, Mrs. Fog. Constance is no longer welcome at home on her family’s farm, through no fault of her own. Constance and Mrs. Fog are staying at a seaside hotel at Hazelbourne-on-Sea. Mrs. Fog lets Constance have some free time to herself. One...
Courageous conversations
Join Patricia O’Connor on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. for Courageous Conversations. A nurse practitioner and author, O’Connor will guides you through the end-of-life courageous conversations. Held at MainStreet BookEnds Gallery, 16 East Main Street, Warner. O’C on nor ’s book ”Navigating Life’s Final Journey” will be available at the b o ok s tore Thanks to Granite VNA, this program available & free to all.
Coming ‘Full Circle’
In celebration of two years of creative exploration and vibrant community engagement, Mosaic Art Collective proudly presents “Full Circle: The Speed of Light.” To mark their two-year anniversary, both established and emerging artists were invited to participate in their second annual juried s how. On view through Oct. 1, an opening reception and birthday celebration will be held on Sept. 14 from 4 to 8 p.m. Mosaic Art Collective is...
Kicking off with ‘The Odyssey’
Portsmouth’s Pontine Theatre kicks off its 47th Season with performances of Odysseus by guest artist William George, founding director of Pennsylvania’s Kingfisher Theatre. His latest creation is a fresh and intimate interpretation of the eternal Greek legend, The Odyssey. This timeless tale follows the mythical ten-year journey of one man, Odysseus, struggling to make his way home after the Trojan War. In a stage performance that is...
PEDAL POWER
Support of this event, whether as a rider, fundraiser, volunteer, or donor, makes a difference in the lives of those closest to us battling cancer. Every dollar matters and supports the Pedaling for Hope Fund at Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. The Fund largely underwrites the event. Whether you’re looking for a road ride, an exciting gravel ride, or an adventurous trek on the mountain bike trails, Pedaling for Payson...
See cars, sip coffee
Cars & Coffee on Capitol, hosted by Revelstoke Coffee, is a gathering of people and their vehicles in downtown Concord. All makes and models are welcome and encouraged. From rat-rods to exotics, muscle cars to imports, tuners to classics, and everything in between, if you’re proud of it, we want to see it. Held on the second Sunday of each month, the Main Event on Sept. 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. is presented by Grappone. The show is...
Looking for Tiny Tim
With its fall productions already in rehearsals, Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, the resident theatre company of the Colonial Theatre, is announcing video submissions for adults and kids interested in joining the cast of its 2024 production of A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ghost Story. This exciting take on a holiday classic has quickly become a Lakes Region tradition and this year’s production runs for four performances, December...
Join renowned poets for workshops
Two inspiring poetry workshops are offered this fall at Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen. The workshops are for adults and students ages 16 and older, open to beginning and continuing students. Registrations are now being accepted online on the Twiggs Gallery website, twiggsgallery.org or in person. Poet and author, Ala Khaki will lead a daylong workshop, “Poet as an Unacknowledged Legislator of the World” on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m....
Annual Fall Bulb Fundraiser
Find spring bulbs for your garden through Sept. 23. Didn’t see that favorite flower come up this spring? Did the wacky weather kill off some of your most prized flower bulbs? Consider purchasing spring blooming bulbs from our annual fall fundraiser! This year we’re offering an assortment of daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, iris, alliums, and specialty bulbs. All bulbs have a hardiness zone of at least zone 5, to ensure that they will...
A physical theater drama in the Gallery
3S Artspace is pleased to announce Articine Shadows – A Physical Dance Theater Drama. This event will be held in the main gallery at 3S, accompanying the exhibit on display, Each Has Their Grief, works by Peter Bruun. Each Has Their Grief features Bruun’s paintings and drawings which emerged from within the grief surrounding the death of his daughter from an accidental overdose. Join us for the performance of Shadows, by...
Rachel Kushner book talk
On Saturday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m., New York Times bestselling author and two-time National Book Award finalist Rachel Kushner visits The Music Hall Lounge with her newest book, Creation Lake. Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 and longlisted for the Booker Prize, Creation Lake is a reinvention of noir that features bold characters set in the atmospheric French countryside. The 5:30 p.m. event includes an author conversation and an...
Book of the week: ‘Temporary, ’ by Hilary Leichter
Temporary (2020, 181 pages, Genre: Speculative fiction) is a unique book about the search for permanence – or the steadiness, as the narrator calls it – in life and in work. A person without an anchor of some sort can find herself alone and unsupported in challenging situations. The narrator, like her mother and grandmother before her, finds herself relying on a temp agency to place her and pay her, while she hopes to find that one...
NH Gay Men’s Chorus holds auditions
The talented New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus (NHGMC) is holding open auditions for new singers to perform in its festive holiday concert series, “Joyful!” Auditions are held at the First Congregational Church, 508 Union Street, Manchester. Auditions are held on the following dates, followed by rehearsals: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6:30 to 7 p.m. (chorus rehearsal follows at 7 p.m.) and Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6:30 to 7 p.m. (chorus rehearsal...
A Labor Day Weekend tradition
The Hopkinton State Fair celebrates the best of agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit in New Hampshire. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling Midway rides, live music, delicious food, and exciting competitions like the Monster Truck and Demolition Derby Grandstand Shows. Discover local artisans and enjoy a variety of attractions for all ages, including world-famous performances by Disc Dogs. Whether...
A ‘Split ’ collaboration
The New London Barn Playhouse is thrilled to announce a developmental production of the new musical Split in collaboration with the award-winning Off-Broadway theater company, Transport Group. Performances of Split will take place at the New London Barn Playhouse from Sept. 5 to Sept. 8. Tickets are available for purchase through the New London Barn Playhouse box office and online at nlbarn.org. The inaugural production of its Nest...
the fells schedule
First Thursday Hike at The Fells: Thursday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. This informal, moderate walk is an opportunity to get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and perhaps discover something new about the property once owned by the John Hay family. Members: free, non-members: included with regular admission fee. No registration required. Meets at The Fells Kiosk. “Wind / Water / Fire / Ice,” Dave Anderson: Thursday, Sept. 12, 6...
Impactful author conversations
On Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m., environmental science professor Paul Bierman and acclaimed science journalist Brandon Keim will visit The Music Hall Lounge with their books, When the Ice Is Gone and Meet the Neighbors. Join us for an impactful conversation with two leading scholars on climate change and animal intelligence. The 7 p.m. event includes an author conversation with Jameson French, an audience Q&A, and a post-show...
An evening with indie jazz duo
Experience an evening of exceptional music, delicious food, and fine wine in an intimate and relaxed setting. The Loft at Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery is thrilled to present the indie jazz duo Taylor O’Donnell and Mike Effenberger on Thursday, Aug. 22. This unique event promises an evening of extraordinary music, gourmet food, and exquisite wine, all in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Taylor O’Donnell and Mike Effenberger...
Art show captures essence of landscapes
Step into a world where nature’s subtle whispers are translated into vibrant brushstrokes at Jim Murphy’s latest exhibition, “The Life That Surrounds Us,” held at the Cunningham Gallery at the Jaffrey Civic Center. Renowned for his deep connection to the trees, forests, and skies of the Monadnock area, Murphy brings forth a series of impressionistic works that capture the essence of these landscapes not merely in form but in spirit....
ROCK ON
Capital Mineral Club presents the 60th annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show. Come see gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, carvings, displays, demonstrations and more at the Everett Arena (15 Loudon Road, Concord) on Saturday, Aug. 24 ( 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 25 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Admission is $5 for adults, children under 12 free with an adult. The Capital Mineral Club is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports education...
Landowner woods forum set for Aug. 22
Courtesy—Photo of Ann and Marc Davis taken by Tod Lloyd, November 2023 at the Woods Without Gile. Are you interested in learning about ways to manage your woodlot? If yes, then you should register today for a free “Landowner Woods Forum” the evening of Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Woods Without Gile in Springfield. Participants will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the Gardner Wayside Memorial State Park on NH Route 4A in Wilmot and then...
