Trio to perform at fundraiser
Electric Earth Concerts Presents the Horszowski Trio Electric Earth Concerts will present the acclaimed Horszowski Trio on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey. This event serves as EEC’s annual fundraiser, supporting its programming and outreach activities. Admission is a minimum donation of $65 per person. The Horszowski Trio, featuring violin, cello, and piano, will perform works by Rebecca Clarke, Arnold...
Book of the Week
“The Restaurant of Lost Recipes” by Hisashi Kashiwai (2014 — translation copyright 2024, 210 pages, fiction) This is another book by the author of The Kamogawa Food Detectives, featuring the same unique father-and-daughter duo who cook and solve mysteries. Their restaurant is hidden in a backstreet in Kyoto, and you might only discover it through a small advertisement in the Gourmet Monthly magazine. The building looks unassuming,...
Artisans holiday shopping event
Warner Historical Society Hosts Annual Holiday Artisans Shopping Event The Warner Historical Society will host its annual Holiday Artisans shopping event at the Upton Chandler House Museum, located at 10 West Main St. The open house runs on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features a wide selection of locally made gifts and crafts, including: Artwork by Denise Green Hand-woven...
Ellis Paul and Radoslav Lorkovic to Perform at Bass Hall
Singer-songwriter Ellis Paul and pianist Radoslav Lorkovic will perform at Bass Hall at the Monadnock Center in Peterborough on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Ellis Paul, a celebrated figure in contemporary folk music, has built an incredible 30-year career with 20 albums, 15 Boston Music Awards, and performances at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Newport Folk Festival. Known for his...
Get your gifts before the holiday crunch
Shop Downtown on Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Downtown Peterborough invites residents and visitors to start their holiday shopping early during its First Friday shopping event on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. and later. Local businesses, galleries, and restaurants will stay open late, offering unique gifts, seasonal treats, and festive experiences. The event includes the Greater Keene & Peterborough Chamber’s annual tree...
Calendar
Event Calendar: Dec. 5 Bach’s Lunch: “Harmonious Heights” by Zefira Trio: 12:10–12:50 p.m., Free. Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord. reception@ccmusicschool.org. Books & Brew: 5:30 p.m., Free. Heights Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov. Concord Fall Leaf Collection: 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Craft Apprentice Program Capstone Exhibition: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., 49 South Main St., Suite 100,...
Sally Cragin to discuss ‘Moon Sign Almanac’
Astrologer Sally Cragin to Present Moon Sign Almanac Astrologer and author Sally Cragin will present the Moon Sign Almanac and discuss the influence of the moon phases on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 South Main St., Concord. Cragin, a Llewellyn Worldwide author, will explain how the new and full moon phases in 2025 can guide decisions in daily life. From knowing the best times to clean, throw a...
Jean’s Playhouse presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
The North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse presents A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ghost Story The North Country Center for the Arts at Jean’s Playhouse will present A Christmas Carol: The Musical Ghost Story from Dec. 13-15. This reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic blends original music, traditional carols, supernatural elements, and striking visuals to tell the story of redemption with a haunting twist. Written...
Getting crafty
The annual Contoocook Artisans Holiday Craft Fair The Contoocook Artisans Holiday Craft Fair will take place from Friday, Dec. 6, to Sunday, Dec. 8, at the American Legion Post 81 E.R. Montgomery Event Center, 169 Bound Tree Road, Hopkinton. Admission is free. This juried fine arts and crafts fair will feature over 30 local artisans offering a wide variety of handmade items. Shoppers can find gifts for the home, baked goods, maple...
Juston McKinney returns
Show is at Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery, Dec. 13 Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery will host acclaimed comedian Juston McKinney for an exclusive, intimate comedy night on Friday, Dec. 13. The show will take place at the winery, located at 72 Main St., Meredith, and will feature McKinney’s signature humor in a cozy venue seating just 60 guests. The evening kicks off with a complimentary wine tasting from 5:30 to 6 p.m.,...
