‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ at Capitol Center
RB Productions will present Willy Wonka Jr. at the Capitol Center for the Arts this weekend.
Show times will be Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at the CCA box office or at ccanh.com.
Clint Klose
Grange to host meet and greet
The members of Concord Grange No. 322 will host a meet, greet and eat on July 26 at Keach Park.
The Grange will be sponsoring a Nevers’ Band Concert at 7 p.m. Prior to the concert, Grange members will be serving free steamed hot dogs courtesy of Poison Pete’s at 6:30 p.m. Everyone coming will receive a free steamed hot dog, bag of chips, soda or water and home made desert items. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the grass to enjoy the music.
For those interested, the Grange holds its meetings at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 48 Airport Road, on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
For information, call Dick Patten at 496-2917.
Dick Patten
Furniture masters reception Thursday
Join us for a reception and silent auction on Thursday at 5 p.m. to benefit the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association and celebrate the NHFMA’s 2016 exhibition on view at the New Hampshire Historical Society. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information about the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association visit furnituremasters.org.
Elizabeth Dubrulle
Burlesque show at Hatbox Theatre
Hatbox Theatre will present Absinthe and Opium Burlesque and Cabaret on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $16.50, and $13.50 for members, seniors and students. Tickets are available by calling the Hatbox box office at 715-2315 or visiting hatboxnh.com.
Absinthe and Opium Burlesque and Cabaret is Concord’s only burlesque troupe. The troupe was founded in January 2015 by creative director and choreographer Jennifer Gordon and her partner Roman Sirotin, shortly after moving to Central New Hampshire.
To find out more, please visit romanandjennifer.com or like Absinthe and Opium Burlesque on Facebook.
Kevin Barrett
Green burials at Dying to Talk Cafe
Concord Regional VNA’s monthly Dying to Talk Cafe focuses on green burials on July 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at True Brew Barista in Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St.
Monthly Dying to Talk Cafes give people the opportunity to breathe life into conversations about dying. Come and join experienced facilitators for coffee, tea and a relaxed, open-minded discussion about any number of topics related to the certainty of death. Participants are welcome to share thoughts and experiences with the group. Each cafe is offered by Concord Regional VNA Hospice Program staff.
Cafes are free and registration is not required. Refreshments are provided.
For more information, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620, ext. 5815.
Andrew Morse
Piccola Opera to grace Audi stage
Piccola Opera will present “An Evening of Purcell & Puccini” on Friday and Saturday, at 7 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium. The performance will present two one act operas, Dido & Aeneas by Purcell and Suor Angelica by Puccini. These operas will be presented fully staged with orchestra.
Tickets are available on the Piccola Opera website and at the door on the night of the performances.
To purchase tickets or to obtain more information about Piccola Opera, visit piccolaopera.net.
Jane Cormier
Thirsty Thursday at McGowan
McGowan Fine Art is hosting a Thirsty Thursday informal introduction to art this week with the opportunity to mingle with other art newbies.
The informal intro will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Mingle with other new collectors and established artists. Ever wonder why a certain piece of art deserves a second look? Or what makes a person start collecting? What should you look for in a piece of art? We hope to answer all these questions and more. This is the perfect night to broaden your inquisitive artistic spirit. With new work from over 20 regional artists, there is truly something for everyone.
So on Thursday, bring a date and all your art related questions. Wine and nibblies will be served.
Please call Sarah Chaffee at 225-2515 for more information or visit our website at mcgowanfineart.com.
Julie Hamel
