a circle of kids play a game in a blackbox theater

Arts Spotlight: Andy’s Summer Playhouse

NICOLE S. COLSON Andy’s Summer Playhouse board and staff provide full access to programming—but it’s the kids who are running the show. “They are running tech boards during the performance, they are building the set and gathering costumes,” said artistic director Jared Mezzocchi.  As its website explains, Andy’s is a youth theater in Wilton that

Summer fun for Kids

It’s summer and the kids are out of school! Are you at a loss of activities to satisfy the boundless energy and curiosity of your young kids? Are you planning a vacation or simply need some me time and an engaging day program? You’re in the right place! This July, give your young ones the

Things to do in Hinsdale New Hampshire

Hinsdale New Hampshire is one of those unassuming small towns that is full of charm. For a sleepy town, we found so many things to do in Hinsdale New Hampshire! From an annual Art in the Park festival to a warm-season farmers market and plenty of outdoor places to explore. The town even has an

Family Contradance in Harrisville

Historic Harrisville, Inc.  presents a Family Dance at St. Denis Church, Harrisville, NH 03450. The music and dances will be in the tradition of the New England barn dance. On Sunday, August 14, from 6:00-8:00 pm, Allison Aldrich Smith of Nelson will teach and call delightful dances for all levels of experience. Her accordion playing,

Music in Depot Park Peterborough

Music in Depot Park is Peterborough’s FREE celebration of Friday summer evenings, sponsored by Bellows-Nichols Insurance, Twelve Pine, and Depot Square. Come and enjoy music at the confluence of the Contoocook and Nubanusit Rivers (rain location inside Twelve Pine). Bring your picnic, lawn chair, friends and family, and enjoy open air entertainment from 6 – 7:30 pm July 8 LOS SUGAR KINGS Boston-based quartet known for their dynamic

6 Exciting Things to do in the second half of the summer

Believe it or not, we’re almost done the month of July. So far this summer has blessed us with a series of great events from exquisite shows at all of the area’s different venues to great town events like Jaffrey’s Riverhouse. Luckily, these last few weeks of summer are packed with even more outstanding upcoming events that we

6 Things we are excited about for Summer

The warm weather has finally come out and blessed our beautiful region, a long awaited break from the harsh winter months. This change has us thinking about what awesome things are about to or just have opened here in Monadnock. Ice cream stands are beginning to open their doors again and its nearly time for