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Ask a Muslim Anything with Mariposa Museum & Keene Public Library

May 1, 2016

On May 7th from 3 to 4:30 p.m., noted New Hampshire journalist and Muslim scholar Robert Azzil will present an illustrated history of Islam and Muslims in the U.S., followed by an open Q&A session, Ask a Muslim Anything. The event will be held at the Keene Public Library, 60 Winter Street, in Keene, NH, and is

Monadnock Art Communities

April 28, 2016

Some art forms give us an opportunity to connect with one another: film, dance, theater, etc.  However, studio art is a solitary business by nature.  Because of this, reaching out to collaborate or simply connect with other artists can be difficult, especially in a small town that lacks a creative space for artists to convene. 

Concerts by Franklin Pierce Choral Union

April 25, 2016

Be Like the Bird: Songs of Strength and Light Monday, May 2 7:30 PM Cheney Hall* Franklin Pierce University University Drive Rindge, NH 03461 Thursday, May 5 7:30 PM All Saints Episcopal Church* 51 Concord St Peterborough, NH 03458 This university-wide choir college choir sings an eclectic mix of genres, including accompanied and a cappella

Paint Night

April 24, 2016

Keene Housing Kids Collaborative is holding our first-ever fundraiser! (We’re starting small, thinking big!) Hope to see you there, it is going to be a fun night. Please help spread the word! Spend a night sharing some laughs and wine with your friends while creating something beautiful. All while raising some money for a great

Adult Pottery Class

April 23, 2016

Adult Pottery Class at The Jaffrey Civic Center   The Jaffrey Civic Center is pleased to announce that local artist, Shana Brautigam of “Rooted in Clay” will be offering a Hand-building Pottery Class for Adults beginning Tuesday, April 26th. There will be a total of 4 classes (4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/24) which will be held

Family dance presented by Historic Harrisville

April 22, 2016

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 Friday, April 29 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,

Pastel Workshop

April 21, 2016

Chris Reid to offer April Pastel Workshop at The Jaffrey Civic Center The Jaffrey Civic Center is very pleased to announce a Pastel Workshop by local Jaffrey artist, Chris Reid. Chris will teach a studio class working from still life. Emphasis is on process and simplifying this process using light and dark then warm and

Rustic Weddings in the Monadnock Region

Here’s a quick rundown on Monadnock area Rustic Weddings! Your wedding should be a memorable event that tells a story. With spring in the air and summer fast approaching wedding planning is now in full swing. The pressure to keep up with trends is something couples have trouble with while still maintaining tradition. One current trend  is

English Country Dance in Dublin with the Monadnock Folklore Society

April 20, 2016

The Monadnock Folklore Society presents the fourth in its series of English country dance with the theme “Dance Around Monadnock”   On April 24th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, the English country dance will be held at the Dublin Town Hall in Dublin, NH, with Allison Aldrich Smith teaching dances that will appeal to all,

Refugee Panel Discussion

Mariposa to Host Panel Discussion on How Refugee Resettlement Works in NH PETERBOROUGH, NH — Since the mid-1980s, more than 7,500 refugees from Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Asia have resettled in New Hampshire, adding to a centuries-old history of immigration in the Granite State. On Saturday, April 23rd at 3 p.m., the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough will

Apple Hill String Quartet

The Apple Hill String Quartet Performs in Peterborough The Apple Hill String Quartet will present their annual spring concert in Bass Hall at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture in Peterborough, NH on Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. Guest artists Peggy Pearson, oboe, and Jury Kobayashi-Baxter, bass, join the quartet in a program

Children’s Art Show

April 19, 2016

Jaffrey Civic Center hosts Jaffrey-Rindge Children’s Art Show The Jaffrey Civic Center is excited to announce that once again we will be hosting the Annual Young Person’s Show which showcases the artwork of Jaffrey and Rindge children from Kindergarten to 12th grade. This year, we will have artwork from Jaffrey Grade School, Rindge Memorial School,