The Bottom of the Barrel at the Monadnock Center Peterborough, NH- The end of winter was a lean time in the 1830s and wives had to know how to scrape the bottom of the barrel. Learn about cooking at the lean time of year at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture on Saturday, March
forget the lion…. Swing March in like a Butterfly! Butterfly Swing Band Saturday, March 5th ~ Basie ~ Porter ~ Ellington~ ~ classic swing ~ The Butterfly Swing Band plays joyous dance music with a classic swing groove. Guaranteed to get you schmoozin’ & movin’, the ensemble includes trumpet, sax, clarinet, guitar, bass
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
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
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
From Abbot Thayer to Mark Twain, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, the dramatic views of Mount Monadnock in southwest New Hampshire have captivated people for centuries. The “Mountain That Stands Alone” continues to hold rank as the second most climbed mountain in the world behind Mt. Fuji, drawing an estimated 80,000 to 100,000
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
From elementary school sing-alongs to Christmas night contra dances, the most beloved holiday songs can be heard joyfully emanating from concert venues across the Monadnock region. These annual celebrations remind us that it doesn’t matter if you’re listening in a school auditorium, church, museum, pub, town hall or an iconic theater. That musical traditions bring
MoCo Arts is now accepting class registrations for its spring semester, register early to secure your spot. Classes are available in dance, theatre and music production, some classes starting as young as 18 months. Classes begin January 25th. For a complete schedule visitwww.moco.org, stop by our studios at 76 Railroad Street in Keene or email
KEENE, N.H., 11/5/2015 – Keene State College Theatre and Dance Department will present The Premiere Series, a new play festival from December 3 to 5. The Premiere Series, directed by KSC Theatre Professor Daniel L. Patterson, consists of four original plays written by Keene State students with different plays to be performed as staged readings
