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...
Josh Hardy is behind the camera at ConcordTV
He has been with the organization for over 10 years Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Josh Hardy. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. How old are you? 33. Where do you live? Penacook. Where do you currently work? Concord Community TV (ConcordTV). Tell us a little bit...
Making Strides walk to step off Sunday
The 32nd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New Hampshire walk will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, at Memorial Field in Concord, bringing together breast cancer survivors and thrivers, as well as caregivers. Part of a national movement, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides walks, which are three to five miles, are scheduled all over the nation. They “have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful...
A variety of events set for November
The Seacoast Artist Association (SAA) will host its Annual Members Awards Show at the Exeter Town Hall gallery over the first three weekends of November. The show will run on Nov. 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 16-17 from noon to 4 p.m. The opening weekend coincides with the Exeter Art Walk, offering extended hours. More information and maps for the art walk can be found at exeterfallarttour.com. The public is...
Music at the Museum open mic to wrap up
The Rindge Historical Society will conclude its 2024 Music at the Museum series on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. with an open mic event featuring singer-songwriter duo Jake Garrels and Susan Lee Anderson. Following a summer of outdoor performances, the October event will be held indoors at the Rindge Meeting House, located at 6 Payson Hill Road, Rindge. A $5 donation at the door will benefit the Historical Society’s Museum. Fall...
Keene to mark 150 years as a city
To commemorate Keene, New Hampshire’s 150th anniversary as a city, the City of Keene and the Historical Society of Cheshire County are hosting Keene at 150, a special pop-up exhibit showcasing the city’s evolution. The exhibit features enlarged historical photographs, offering a visual timeline of Kee ne ’s growth from the 1870s to the present day. Visitors will have the chance to see how Keene has transformed over the last century...
Discover the ghosts that haunt the library
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Meredith Library, located at 91 Main St., will host a special event, Meredith Library After Dark – Haunted Ghost Tour. This one-night-only event offers visitors a chance to explore the haunted history of the library, which dates back to the early 1900s. Participants will hear eerie stories and learn about the spirits said to roam the building after dark. Tours will be held every half hour from 6 p.m. to 8:30...
Sy Montgomery to present new book
‘What the Chicken Knows’ sheds light on the often overlooked animal Sy Montgomery, acclaimed author and National Book Award finalist, will present her new book, What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World’s Most Familiar Bird, at Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required, and preorders for signed copies are available. In What the Chicken Knows, Montgomery offers an engaging and...
Holiday Craft Fair set for Nov. 9
Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund Support The Hancock Holiday Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Hancock Woman’s Club, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Hancock Meetinghouse and Vestry, 47 Main Street, Hancock. This annual event features 30 local vendors, including artists, artisans, and food vendors, offering a variety of handcrafted items perfect for holiday gifts. Items for sale will include...
NOFA – NH’s“ Share the Bounty Weekend”
Event on Oct. 19 and 20 supports food access for all and local farms The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) will launch its sixth annual “Share the Bounty Weekend” fundraiser on Oct. 19 and 20. This event supports NOFA-NH’s 2025 Farm Share Program, which provides low-income New Hampshire residents with affordable Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares. The program primarily benefits children,...
9th Runaway Pumpkin race
The 9th Annual Runaway Pumpkin 10K and 5K Run/Walk – a community fundraiser for the WOW Trail – will take place at Opechee Park on Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of the NH Pumpkin Festival in Laconia . “It is finally starting to feel like fall and what better way to celebrate such a beautiful time in New England than supporting the Runaway Pumpkin 10K and 5K. This community event is about raising funds for the continued advancement of the...
Leaving a legacy
The Two Villages Art Society (TVAS) will open a unique exhibit titled “My Artistic Legacy” on Oct. 19 at its gallery in Contoocook. The exhibit explores the concept of artistic legacy, showcasing works by 19 artists who were asked to select two pieces that represent how they would like to be remembered. Participating artists include Rick Amon, Tracy Brunner, Colin Callahan, David M. Carroll, Laurette Carroll, Ruth Chevion, Marilyn...
Calendar October 17, 2024
Oct. 17 Adult Drop in Volleyball: 6:30 p.m. Heights Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd, Concord. Candace Bushnell: 7:30 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. Class in Center Sandwich – Fall Weaving Workshop – 5 Warps in 5 Days with Sara Goodman: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. C, Concord. Forest Society’s 5 Hikes Challenge: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A “Hike-it-Yourself” Autumn Adventure until Oct. 31. $0 – $45. Members...
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST WINNERS
Merrimack County Savings Bank (The Merrimack) is excited to share the winners of this year’s community photo contest. The images captured by local photographers will be featured in The Merrimack’s 2025 community calendar. The selected photographs highlight what it’s like to live, work and play in New Hampshire. “We appreciate all of our local photographers who took the time to share their talent with us,” said Linda Lorden, President...
Book of the week
“Down a Sunny Dirt Road,” by Stan and Jan Berenstain (2002, 202 pages, Genre: Children’s Nonfiction – Autobiography) It is more than possible that reading the title or the authors’ names above brought back memories of a book you read or someone read to you. Stan and Jan Berenstain began writing children’s books in 1962 and never stopped. Even now, their son Michael continues to publish new titles in the...
Hurdy-gurdy Americana concert planned
This medieval instrument will take center stage at The Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia Ever heard of a hurdy-gurdy? You may know it by many other names – vielle a roue, zanfona, or organistrum – as there is a version of this medieval instrument in just about every European country. But, did you know that this instrument has been making a popular comeback? Its unique sound is now heard in everything from popular...
Los Sugar Kings Bring an Evening of Afro-Cuban, Rock & Reggae
Hermit Woods invites you to a night of exceptional music, delicious cuisine, and fine wine featuring Los Sugar Kings, a Boston-based quartet known for their energetic performances and diverse musical influences. Blending Afro-Cuban Son, Salsa, Rumba-Flamenca, rock, and reggae, the band delivers a vibrant, genre-crossing experience. Event Details: Complimentary Wine Tasting: 5:30–6 p.m. Doors Open & Dinner Served: 6 p.m. Show...
events at gibson’s
Local fantasy author talk NH fantasy author Jacquelyn Benson visits Gibson’s Bookstore for the first time to present her new book, The Tomb of the Sun King, the sequel to the action-packed historical fantasy Empire of Shadows, on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Benson will be in conversation with her audiobook narrator, Alex Picard. Local horror author showcase Gibson’s Bookstore is blessed (or haunted?) to have a wealth of horror...
Fall Open Show
It’s fall at the Jaffrey Civic Center; that means that our Fall Open Show is just around the corner! This popular event draws dozens of artists from throughout the region. This year’s show features paintings, photographs, pastels, sculptures, mixed media, and textiles. The show boasts over 80 works of art in various styles with varying subjects. The following artists have submitted works: Maureen Ahern, Christine Andrews, Phil Bean,...
Legendary guitarist performs free recital
Concord Community Music School is excited to announce an extraordinary musical event in honor of the school’s 40th anniversary year and in conjunction with the new Concord Sound & Color Festival (Oct. 18-19). Legendary guitarist Eliot Fisk will perform a free recital at CCMS (23 Wall St. in downtown Concord) on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in our historic Recital Hall. Fisk is known worldwide as a charismatic performer famed for...
Tour the Lakes Region Parade of Homes
The popular Lakes Region Parade of Homes is set to return Oct. 12-13. The two-day self-guided tour is presented by the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association with support from local partners, including one of this year’s presenting sponsors, MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank). “This can’t-miss tour will feature new homes, showcase remodeling possibilities, and allow builders to present the latest home innovations,” said...
Players present ‘It Can’t Happen Here’
A satirical take on if a demagogue become POTUS It Can’t Happen Here, a play by Sinclair Lewis, will be presented in an enhanced staged reading by the Community Players of Concord on Oct. 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. at the West Street Ward House, 41 West St., in Concord. In 1936, as fascism was taking hold in Europe, Sinclair Lewis wrote It Can’t Happen Here, a satiric novel that imagines the rise of a demagogue who becomes president of the...
