‘Poetry in Concert’
The Arts Council of Tamworth will host a performance by “bard band” Los Lorcas on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes in downtown Tamworth. Los Lorcas combines the talents of poets Partridge Boswell and Peter Money with guitarist Nat Williams, creating a unique fusion of poetry and music inspired by the spirit of Federico Garcia Lorca, the Spanish poet and musician known for his...
Mentorship and optimism
The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen will showcase two exhibitions, Mentors & Apprentices: Work from Maine + New Hampshire’s 2024 Craft Apprentice Program and Crafting Joy: The Art of Optimism, at its Headquarters Exhibition Gallery in Concord. These displays run through Dec. 6. Mentors & Apprentices highlights the creative output of seven pairs of mentor craft artists and apprentices from the 2024 Craft Apprentice Program...
Book of the Week
“The Wedding People,” by Alison Espach (2024, 363 pages, Genre: Fiction/Romance) Phoebe Stone arrives at the Cornwall Inn in Newport, RI. Spiraling two years after an unexpected divorce from her professor husband, she booked the nicest, most expensive suite there, and flew from St. Louis with no luggage, wearing the fanciest dress in her closet. At check-in, she is immediately assumed to be part of the wedding party who has booked the...
Anya Hinkle to perform
Anya Hinkle, a singer and guitarist rooted in Appalachian folk and bluegrass, will perform at the Andover Community Coffeehouse on Friday, Nov. 15. The monthly Coffeehouse takes place at the Highland Lake Grange Hall in East Andover, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and music beginning at 7 p.m. Hinkle, described by PopMatters as “a burgeoning force behind the Appalachian roots revival,” will perform with violinist Minnie Jordan....
Barbershop quartet concert
The Unitarian Universalist Society will present a Barbershop Concert featuring the quartet Feelin’ Fine! on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. at 172 Pleasant St., Laconia. The group, formed by Rob, Rick, Andy, and Lee, began after meeting at the 2022 New England Harmony Brigade, where they discovered a shared repertoire and complementary voices. Since then, the quartet has worked together to achieve a high level of harmony, recently...
Community Players present “Bye Bye Birdie”
The Community Players of Concord will stage the classic musical Bye Bye Birdie on Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St. This Tony Award-winning musical comedy, inspired by Elvis Presley’s induction into the Army, follows songwriter and talent manager Albert Peterson, whose star client, rock ‘n’ roll idol Conrad Birdie, is drafted into the military. Peterson’s fiancée, Rosie...
David Francey to perform
David Francey, a Scottish-born Canadian folk singer and songwriter, will perform an intimate concert at Peterborough’s Unitarian Universalist Church at 25 Main St., Peterborough at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Known for his authentic storytelling through song, Francey presents the working person’s life, drawing on his own experiences as a former carpenter and laborer across Canada. Francey moved from Scotland to Canada at age twelve, and for...
Annual Holiday Open House
New Hampshire Antique Co-op (NHAC) invites visitors to its annual Holiday Open House, held Fri., Nov. 29 through Sun., Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 323 Elm St., Milford. This family-friendly event features refreshments, a gift card contest, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and exclusive savings throughout the shop. Festively decorated for the season, NHAC’s dealers will showcase antique gifts and nostalgic items from years past. The...
N.H. Philharmonic Orchestra annual concert
The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra invites the public to its annual Holiday Pops Concert, celebrating the season with a mix of festive music and community spirit. The concert will feature a diverse lineup, including Ron Goldstein’s “Hanukkah Medley,” Tchaikovsky’s “Valses des Fleurs” (Waltz of the Flowers), and Jerry Brubaker’s arrangement of The Polar Express, creating a joyful musical experience for all ages. Each piece in...
Sunday Jam Socials are back
The Southern NH Ukulele Group (SNHUG) is reintroducing its popular Sunday Jam Socials, last held at the Earcraft Music in Dover before the pandemic. With the recent closure of Earcraft, there was a call for a new venue, and Milk Street Studios, newly opened at 6 Milk St., Dover, has stepped up to host these open mic sessions. The first event is set for Sun., Nov. 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Interested performers can sign up on SNHUG’s...
Ringling Bros. return to NH
The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® The Greatest Show On Earth returns to North America with six performances in Manchester at the SNHU Arena from Nov. 15-17. Produced by Feld Entertainment, this immersive live experience features an array of thrilling acts that bring a modern twist to the classic circus. Audience favorites Aria, Stix, and Nick Nack—played by Lauren Irving, Alex Stickels, and Jan Damm—guide...
Library Events
Belmont Library is hosting a variety of free programs this November for all ages, including special events, holiday activities, and regular weekly programs. Here’s a look at what’s happening throughout the month. Families can enjoy the Deck the Village holiday event, sponsored by the Belmont Recreation Department, on Nov. 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. This festive gathering will feature holiday crafts and a special guest, offering an excellent...
‘Tis the season!
The Capital City Fine Holiday Craft & Artisan Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Capital City Sports & Fitness Club, located at 10 Garvins Falls Road in Concord, NH. This new show features over 100 exhibitors, many of whom are presenting their handmade work in Concord for the first time. Event highlights include a visit from Santa, door prizes, lunch...
A Players musical
The Pittsfield Players will bring Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical Into the Woods to The Scenic Theater, located at 6 Depot St. in Pittsfield, beginning with opening night on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. This production, known for its unique storytelling and memorable characters, will intertwine several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (of beanstalk fame), and Rapunzel, taking...
Book of the Week
“Close Knit,” by Jenny Colgan (2024, 318 pages, Genre: Fiction) Gertie Moonie is a shy young woman who lives on a tiny, remote island, one in a string of islands in the North Sea of Scotland. Gertie is surrounded by women. She lives in a small cottage with her mother Jean, her grandmother Elspeth. The cottage is stuffed full with many packages of wool. The women are all knitters, and their Knitting Circle meets regularly...
History of Meredith Bay talk at Historical Society
John Hopper, president of the Meredith Historical Society, will lead the final presentation of the society’s 2024 Speaker Series with a discussion titled “The History of Meredith Bay.” The event, sponsored by Becky Fuller of Maxfield Real Estate, is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Meredith Community Center, located at 1 Circle Drive. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments, with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Hopper’s talk...
Kearsarge Chorale opens 16th season
The Kearsarge Chorale will present its fall concert, “Mass in Blue and Holidays Too,” on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. at Kearsarge Regional High School. The concert program will combine Will Todd’s Mass in Blue with a selection of seasonal songs performed by small groups, including a guest appearance by the Sunapee Singers. For the first half, audiences will enjoy an assortment of seasonal songs, including Autumn...
Calling all teens! Get ready to write
Deadline for all submissions is on Dec. 15 The Center for the Arts-Lake Sunapee Region (CFA) is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Teen Writer’s Contest! Winners of the competitions in each genre will receive prizes from local business and publication in the Teen Writers Project journal. Entries will be judged by Tom Coverdale, a retired educator with 37 years of experience at high schools in New Hampshire. Rules for the competition:...
LaBelle to host annual holiday lights display
The fourth annual event will start on Nov. 12 LaBelle Winery will host its fourth annual LaBelle Lights holiday display from Nov. 12 through Jan. 19 at its Derry location. The display, featuring millions of lights along an accessible walking path, will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. This year introduces the Santa Photo Experience Pass in partnership with The Santa 603. For $45, visitors can meet Santa and receive a...
NH Fish & Game’s Eric Orff at Gibson’s
Gibson’s Bookstore is pleased to welcome retired wildlife biologist Eric Orff with his new book What’s Wild: A Half Century of Wisdom from the Woods and Rivers of New England on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Orff wrote extensively over his career of 3-plus decades at the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (including being the state’s first bear biologist!) and now he is finally publishing a book with over 50 selected stories covering a...
Calendar
Oct. 31 Fall Leaf Collection: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Concord. The Forest Society’s Hikes Challenge returns for the fifth year at 3:45 p.m. A “Hike-it-Yourself” Autumn Adventure through Oct. 31. $0 – $45. Members are free, non-vet members are $45. Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord. 603-224-9945, dan.gerrior@forestsociety.org. Trick-or-Treat at CCMS: 9 a.m. Concord Community Music School, 23...
Warner Open Doors and Art Walk
Warner Historical Society is hosting the Warner Open Doors arts event and shopping tour in Warner on Nov. 1 and 2. The Upton Chandler House at 10 West Main Street, will once again be filled with fine artists who will speak to you about their art, as well as have lovely items for sale. Works by participating artists include jewelry, paintings, cards, wooden ware, pottery, baskets and more. This year’s artists include Mimi Wiggin, Susan...
Winter watercolor workshop
Center for the Arts invites all members of the community, regardless of skill level, to join award-winning watercolorist Robert J. O’Brien for a fun hands-on workshop, “Painting the Winter Landscape.” This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to learn from O’Brien, who boasts over 50 years of professional art experience and has received accolades from prestigious organizations like the American Watercolor Society and the National...
JSL hosts annual Silent Auction
The Junior Service League of Concord (JSL) is excited to host its 7th Annual Festivus Silent Auction: Backwoods Black Tie Edition on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at The Barn at Bull Meadow, Concord, N.H. This festive event will raise essential funds to support women and children in crisis across the greater Concord area. Attendees will enjoy live music, local tastings from breweries and vineyards, and delicious offerings from area...
Spooktacular guide to trick-or-treat times
Allenstown: 5 to 7 p.m. Andover: Trunk or Treat at the Baseball field, 5 to 7 p.m. Barnstead: 5 to 8 p.m. Belmont: 5 to 7 p.m. Bradford: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bristol: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Concord: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Danbury: (no specified hours) Deerfield: 6 to 8 p.m. Deering: 5 to 8 p.m. Dunbarton: 4 to 7 p.m. Epsom: 5 to 8 p.m. Franklin: 4 to 7 p.m. Gilford: 5 to 8 p.m. Gilmanton: 5 to 8 p.m. Henniker: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hill: 6 to 8 p.m. (“trunk or...
Silver Bells Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
The Silver Bells Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will take place at Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road, Tilton, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature approximately 90 exhibitors, offering a variety of unique holiday gifts. Shoppers can browse a wide range of handmade items, including floral décor, leather belts and totes, holiday bells, surveillance birdhouses,...
CELEBRATING LOCAL ARTISTS
First Friday Art Walk will be held on Nov. 1, 4 to 8 p.m. Downtown Concord will celebrate local artists with its First Friday Art Walk on Friday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. The event, organized by Intown Concord, will feature partnerships between local businesses, artists, galleries, and non-profits, providing an opportunity for the community to immerse themselves in art, music and a host of experiences. Attendees will be able to...
Chronopoulos to perform at BNH Stage
Charlie Chronopoulos will perform at the BNH Stage at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. Tickets are available now. Chronopoulos, a producer for artists like Jelly Roll and Joyner Lucas, will showcase songs from his upcoming album during the performance. Raised in Lowell, Mass., he started performing at a young age with his father’s classic rock band, opening for acts like Grand Funk Railroad and Cheap Trick...
Book of the Week
“Mastering the Art of French Murder: An American in Paris Mystery,” by Colleen Cambridge (2023, 262 pages, Genre: Mystery) Paris, December 1949. Tabitha Knight travels from Detroit to live with her French grandfather and Uncle Rafe in Paris. Her grandmother has passed away and the two older gentlemen enjoy having Tabitha around. And Tabitha loves helping them. Tabitha worked at the Willow Run bomber plant helping to build B-24...
Art Trail to bring more than 40 artists, craftspeople
The Route 3 Art Trail will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The self-guided tour features 17 locations along Route 3, starting at Kimball Jenkins in Concord and extending north through Penacook, Boscawen, and Franklin. Visitors can explore open studios, watch art and craft demonstrations, and participate in a free raffle. Two makerspaces, Concord Makerspace and Franklin Makerspace, will offer tours and...
