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...
