Center for the Arts Weekend kicks off in July
The Center for the Arts (CFA) is collaborating with businesses and organizations in Sunapee Harbor around its popular Arts in the Harbor and Naturally New England Arts Exhibit and Crafters Show, which has run for almost five years. The Center for the Arts supports, promotes, and connects the literary, performance, and visual artists of all ages in the popular vacation region of Lake Sunapee. This summer, the CFA is working in...
Music, art and nature this summer
Kids in Nature: Watercolor Camp Monday through Thursday, July 8-11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join local artist Debbie Campbell for a painting workshop on the essentials of watercolor. Students, ages 10 and up, will learn watercolor techniques and express their creativity while learning about color, composition and perspective. Fee is $75. All materials provided. Advance registration required. Scholarships are available. To inquire or...
JSRHS offers freshman transition program
Knowing that the transition between middle and high school is a significant milestone in a young person’s life, John Stark Regional High School is offering a program specifically designed for incoming freshmen. We are John Stark! is a two-week program designed to provide an introduction to the school, continued practice and development of executive functioning, collaborative and other academic skills, as well as key social/emotional...
Clinton Street Concert Series
First Congregational and Wesley United Methodist Churches are sponsoring a family-friendly concert series every other Thursday this summer. The first show, a concert by the Carter Mountain Brass Band, will be on Thursday, June 27. Portsmouth’s Sharon Jones will perform on July 11, followed by Emily’s Garage Band on July 25, and the Scott Spradling Band on August 8. The final concert of the series will be Electric Praise on August 22....
Electric Earth Concerts presents ‘Evocations’
Courtesy Steve Riskind- Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin. Electric Earth Concerts presents “Evocations” on Sunday, June 30 at 4 p.m. at the First Church in Jaffrey (14 Laban Ainsworth Way). Schubert’s joyous “Trout” Quintet meets the dark, mystical world of Osvaldo Golijov’s “Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind”, a Klezmer-inspired classic of our time for clarinet and strings. The program also includes “For Toru,” by Lukas Foss. Rane...
Market Days returns to Concord
Courtesy— Intown Concord’s annual Market Days in downtown Concord. Old Fashioned Bargain Days, fondly referred to by some as Old Fashioned Junk Days, originated in 1974 as an initiative by downtown merchants in Concord to clear out aging inventory. This sidewalk sale not only offered amazing deals, but it attracted many visitors to the area to explore. As the years passed, the event grew and evolved. In 1980, a crucial decision...
Market Days Schedule
Main Stage (In front of the Concord Food Co-op) Thursday, June 20 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Just Us 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Berto 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – R&B Dignity 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. – Freese Brothers Big Band (Sponsored by Sulloway & Hollis) 7:30 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. – Club Soda 8:25 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – 50th Anniversary Commemorative Video 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Dazed and Confused...
Small Works Exhibition comes to Jaffrey
Courtesy— The Saxtons River Art Guild is excited to participate with our first exhibition June 28 – Aug. 3, at the Jaffrey Civic Center (40 Main Street). A reception for the artists will be held on Friday June 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Jaffrey Civic Center. Artists from the Saxtons River Art Guild will be present to talk about their artworks and refreshments will be available. Receptions on Friday, June 28 are also being held from...
Businesses celebrated with Pinnacle Awards
Courtesy-Elena Alois accepted the Nonprofit Business of the Year Pinnacle Award, on behalf of the Capital Region Food Program. Over 200 community leaders celebrated Concord’s 2024 Pinnacle Award recipients on June 6 at the Grappone Conference Center. The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s 19th Annual Pinnacle Awards Luncheon recognized the following outstanding businesses and leaders: Small Business of the Year, Lilise Designer...
Auditions for two fall productions
Courtesy— Stage, Pixabay. Powerhouse Theatre Collaborative, the resident theatre company of The Colonial Theatre in Laconia, announces auditions for its next two productions. On June 30 at the Colonial, local actors are invited to audition for both Arthur Miller’s The Crucible as well as a special original production called Alices Adventure in Wonderland. The former is part of the 2024 Colonial Series, and the latter part of the Spark...
Berit Brown brings Market Days to life
Courtesy Photo Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Berit Brown. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends individuals in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. How old are you? 26. Where do you live? Warner, NH. Where do you currently work? I am the Events & Marketing Manager at Intown Concord. Right now we are preparing for our...
Voice workshop with Dorothy Yanish
Dorothy Yanish, a highly regarded voice teacher and mezzo-soprano performer who performed as Mother Abbess in our 2023 production of The Sound of Music, will lead a voice workshop for The Community Players of Concord members at the Players Studio on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This workshop will address some basic principles of voice technique: 1) physical balance; 2) breathing; and 3) presence – a framework for...
Mo Rocca joins Writers on a New England Stage
John Paul Filo photo On Tuesday, June 18, Mo Rocca, the New York Times bestselling author of Mobituaries, comes to The Music Hall as part of the Writers on a New England Stage series to discuss his new book “Roctogenarians”. In the same vein as Mobituaries, Roctogenarians is a collection of entertaining and unexpected stories of yesterday’s and today’s strongest finishers. Mo Rocca and coauthor Jonathan Greenberg introduce us to the...
GET A CLUE
Courtesy— Right Angle Entertainment photos. By Monitor staff If you’ve wondered why you keep seeing small groups of people puzzling over clipboards as they wander through downtown Concord, this is your last weekend to find out. Those people are playing a live interactive version of the board game Clue. They’re part of a team (called Green, Mustard, Peacock, Plum, Scarlett or White for obvious reasons!) hunting for – what else? – clues...
Covered Bridges, past and present
Join Kim Varney Chandler as she presents an overview of the historic covered bridges near Canterbury and shares information on the area covered bridges that have been lost to time. Following the program, Kim will be available to sign copies of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire. This event is sponsored by the Elkins Public Library and made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities. The program is open to the public on June 13 at...
White Farm Bioblitz a great success
Courtesy Photo The White Farm Bioblitz, previewed by David Brooks in the Concord Monitor, was a great success. This community event was hosted by Project SEE in the Concord School District in cooperation with the UNH Cooperative Extension. 54 participants joined us along with 18 volunteer leaders for a beautiful morning of exploring and learning about the outdoors. Together, we identified over 170 species of plants, animals and fungi...
Third Annual Artist and Garden Tour
On Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Jaffrey Civic Center will be hosting its third annual Artist and Garden tour. The tour will include sites in Peterborough and Jaffrey, an area renowned for its picturesque landscapes and artistic spirit. The JCC invites visitors to embark on a captivating journey of discovery: an artist and garden tour that promises to delight the senses and nourish the soul. The tour will weave...
Stars align for Players summer season
Begin with compelling stories, add one-part exquisite set and costume design, one-part well-seasoned fan favorites and one-part fresh to The Players talent. Mix well with the help of masterful directors and you’ve got the making of one unforgettable summer of theatre. The Peterborough Players is proud to share the casts for the 2024 Summer Season shows. It includes the perfect combination of tried-and-true Players and incredibly...
2024 festivals coming to the Capital City
A few weeks ago, thousands of people swarmed to Concord for a weekend-long festival in the heart of the downtown. Northeast Coffee Festival had an outstanding turnout for its first rendition in New Hampshire’s capital city, reminding locals of the striking crowds that are typical for Market Days. This event was presented in partnership with Revelstoke Coffee LLC and Wayfarers Coffee, with events on Main Street, the Bank of New...
Artists receive awards at Two Villages Art Gallery
Four artists received recognition at the juried summer members exhibition presented by Two Villages Art Society. Awards were presented at the May 25 opening reception at the gallery in the Hopkinton village of Contoocook. The following awards were presented: Best in Show: Ann Saunderson, of Loudon, for “The Artist and her Critic,” acrylic. Artist of Merit: David Carroll, of Warner, for “Page from my Russian Notebook # 10,” mixed media...
Ted Herbert Music School hosts showcase
The Ted Herbert Music School will host its Jazz Showcase on Sunday, June 9, at the Ted Herbert and Majestic Studio Theatre. This afternoon of jazz by Ted Herbert students and instructors will feature the inaugural performance of the Ted Herbert Community Big Band. Over the last several months student musicians ages 13-19 have been rehearsing in an ensemble setting with mentoring by professional working musicians under the direction of...
The Main Street Drummer
By JAMES W. SPAIN For the Insider Back in the 1700s in the city of Boston, merchants were prospering, and the King of England desired his share of that prosperity. The British government decided to make the American colonies pay a large share of the war debt from the French and Indian War. Through the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and other taxes, the British tried to collect taxes that the American people considered harsh. Colonists revolted...
Kait Gallagher has made giving back her career
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Kait Gallagher. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. How old are you? 34. Where do you live? Concord, NH. Where do you currently work? Concord Coalition to End Homelessness, as the Director of Development & Communications. Tell us a...
June activities and events at the Fells
First Thursday Hike at The Fells: Thursday, June 6, 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. http://www.thefells.org Special Presentation with Ralph Nurnberger...
Be the Change: A collaborative choral festival
Be the Change: A Collaborative Choral Festival This special event, held June 1, at 4 p.m. at Concord’s South Congregational Church, features these Concord Community Music School ensembles: Canterbury Singers (Kathy Southworth, Director), Northern Lights Women’s Vocal Ensemble (Peggo Horstmann Hodes, Director), Purple Finches Youth Chorus (Maria Isaak, Director), Songweavers Women’s Chorus (Jennie O’Brien, Director), Songweaver...
Community Bridges community yard sale
Stop by and check out all the good stuff available for sale on June 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of June 8. Setup is 7 a.m. at 162 Pembroke Rd. Concord. We will have multiple families and groups selling their wares, raffles from local businesses, a 50/50 raffle, and a rummage table — the proceeds benefiting support families and community members connected to community bridges. Do you have items you don’t need anymore but...
Native Plant Sale & Spring Craft Fair
Join the New Hampshire Audubon McLane Center for their Native Plant Sale and Spring Craft Fair on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stock up on pollinator safe, native plants and shrubs that support our native pollinators and wildlife while also supporting local artisans by shopping their quality, handmade crafts. Bagley Pond Perennials and Fassett Farm Nursery will be here with a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for...
Books as Art: “Building Books 2” exhibit and zine workshop at Twiggs Gallery
“Building Books 2” is a traveling exhibition of unique artist books organized by members of the New England Book Artists (NEBA) at Twiggs Gallery (254 King Street in Boscawen). Open to the public, the exhibit opens with a free zine-making workshop from 12 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 followed by an artists’ reception from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibit runs through July 14. Artists’ books are works of art that utilize the form of the book...
Kids, hit the stage this summer for Sister Act, Jr
Registration is going strong for the Community Players of Concord Children’s Theatre Project summer musical theatre camp, SISTER ACT JR. Based on the hit 1992 film and Tony-nominated Broadway musical, Sister Act JR. is the feel-good musical comedy that will have audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors). Director is Karen Braz, Music Director is...
24th Annual Perennial Exchange opens gardening season
The 24th Annual Perennial Exchange opens Concord’s gardening season on Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Concord City Auditorium. It’s free and open to all. Here’s how the exchange works: Just split and swap! Perennial plants are ambitious, persistent, and wandering. You’ve got a flock of phlox, a host of hosta, a drama daisies … Dig and split them, put them in cans, bags, or boxes, and bring them down to the Audi to...
