Summer drive-in sounds to return to Tupelo
In a recent announcement, Tupelo owner Scott Hayward said there are already 35 dates secured for this season’s outdoor lineup with shows scheduled to begin in May.
The Arts
Enjoy The Perfect Valentine’s Day Concert Without Leaving Home
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Concert Without Leaving Home. Low Cost, No Cost? Here are some opportunities for those looking for that last minute special way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Today, Feb 14, 2021, Valentine’s Day is the 338th day since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020. If you are …
Make a joyful noise: It’s the return of instrument rentals at Ted Herbert Music School
MANCHESTER, NH – The Ted Herbert Music School is pleased to announce that it is once again renting band/orchestra instruments through a partnership with David French Music of Westborough, MA (a locally-owned family company). We invite you to “walk in” to our Page Street studio (880 Page St., Manchester), fill out a rental agreement/pay the …
Chandler House, Saved! Currier inks deal with Diocese for purchase of historic mansion
A purchase and sale agreement was signed Wednesday. Once the property is subdivided, the Currier Museum will begin restoration of the historic mansion.
‘This is red alert’: Venues go red as COVID-19 closures illuminate critical need for performance arts
What happens when entertainment venues aren’t able to bring in people for shows and games? What happens to your city when there are fewer people being drawn in to see shows and dine in your restaurants? Fewer people means less income for small businesses, which means fewer job opportunities, which can all lead to local businesses closing their doors permanently and unemployment rates rising.
Palace Theatre joins national ‘Red Alert’ on Sept. 1 for performance arts spaces
The Palace Theatre will turn on the red-alert lights on Sept. 1 in solidarity with other live performance venues, and are asking the public to write to Congress in support of the RESTART Act.
Aug. 1-9: Final plans in place for ‘virtually unchanged’ 87th online Annual League of NH Craftsmen’s Fair
The craft show must go on – and it will, with live demonstrations, surprise guests, access to 140+ craftsmen “booths,” exhibition tours and more.
Palace Theatre reopens with a fresh outlook, pandemic protocols and a promise to patrons
In the four months since the Palace Theatres went into pandemic hibernation mode, the only thing that hasn’t changed is its dedication to bringing arts and entertainment to the masses.
Nashua Performing Arts Center project gets $100K boost from Brady Sullivan
Construction on the Nashua project is expected to begin in late 2020 or early 2021.
The League of NH Craftsmen returns to inaugural designer Ken Kantro for 33rd Annual Ornament: Midnight Clear
Longtime member Ken Kantro designed the League’s first-ever annual ornament in 1988; again in ’90, ‘97.
New Hampshire’s 3 drive-ins get renewed attention as ‘social distancing’ venues
Steven and Julia Wiggin purchased the Northfield Drive-in from longtime owner Mitchell Shakour just three weeks ago. The Wiggins are hoping to accommodate as many graduations as they can before their Memorial Day weekend opening. Additionally, they hope to fit in a Girl Scouts awards night, church services on Sunday mornings and possibly a Gay Pride movie night, since it’s likely parades will be out of the question in June, which is Gay Pride month.
Red River Theatres offering online movies
On the one-month anniversary of its physical closure, Red River Theatres announced the opening of a “virtual opening” in its place.