Trout Fishing in America

Peterborough Folk Music Society presents Trout Fishing in America with special guests Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds Saturday, March 5, 2016  8pm Peterborough Players Theater, Peterborough, NH Get your tickets today: http://pfmsconcerts.org/ “Rare mix of musicianship, humor and inspiration…impeccable dual lead vocals…” Billboard “Easily one of the most entertaining and accomplished duos anywhere.” San Antonio Express News

Food and Live Music: A Match Made in Heaven, Part 1

By Sarah Lennon No matter where you are in the world, every community has one thing in common: live music. Arguably the most universally appreciated art form, music isn’t just for professionals. Local musicians are everywhere, including our very own Monadnock region! For anyone with a few bucks to spare, the best places to start

5 Interesting Ways to Discover Alstead

It is a town that was founded upon the banks of the Cold River in the 1700s, and often remembered as the Monadnock region community devastated when the normally mild river and its tributaries swelled beyond capacity in 2005, washing away homes, cars, miles of road and tragically taking the lives of four residents. But

5 Great Ways to Discover Marlow

With its white church, clapboard buildings and lily pond in the center of town, Marlow, New Hampshire is the epitome of the quintessential rural Yankee village. Cited in the 15 Prettiest Winter Villages in New England by Yankee Magazine, this quiet hamlet at the northern border of the Monadnock region is teeming with idyllic farms, a vibrant

Keene Ice & Snow Festival

By Sarah Lennon Even those of us who shy away from winter sports can enjoy all the chilly weather has to offer at the annual Ice & Snow Festival in downtown Keene, New Hampshire! It can be difficult to get people out and walking around in the harsh weather typical of New England winters, but

7 Reasons to Spend Time in Winchester

The Monadnock region is full of scenic attractions, both natural and man made. The historic town of Winchester, New Hampshire, located in the very southwest corner of the state, is no exception. With its rugged, down-to-earth hipster feel, authentic and still un-gentrified downtown and affordable real estate, it will definitely appeal to those who embrace

ARE YOU READY FOR THE ADVENTURE? ‘THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS’ BLASTS INTO KEENE AT THE REDFERN ARTS CENTER

Experience a sci-fi comic book adventure The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth as it comes to life in a one-of a kind multi-media extravaganza on Saturday, February 6, at 7 p.m. at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College. The Intergalactic Nemesis mashes up comic-book and radio-play formats into a theatrical experience that is not

New Year’s Resolution: 10 Fire Tower Sites in the Monadnock Region

At the beginning of the each year many of us like to make resolutions for all the things we want to accomplish. Most of them have to do with practicing healthier habits, losing weight, getting in shape. All worthy, but we leave those for our friends at Healthy Monadnock to write about. At Discover Monadnock,

The Gift of Celebrating Christmas in the Monadnock Region

Listening to acapella by candle light in Keene. Watching the Nutcracker stream live from Moscow at Peterborough Players. Cutting your own christmas tree at Carabee Tree Farm in Greenfield. Finding fresh local winter greens at Farmer John’s Plot in Dublin. Treating your loved ones to a gourmet 5-course holiday luncheon at Pickity Place in Mason.

Spreading Peace & Joy: 7 Art Exhibits For Hectic Holiday Schedules

Throughout December community centers, libraries, stores, civic centers, and galleries around the Monadnock region exhibit the work of talented local and nationally renowned artists. It doesn’t take but a moment to stop, and become immersed in peaceful contemplation at the many artistic interpretations of beauty, detail and color. Plus, who knows, you might just find