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The Gift of Celebrating Christmas in the Monadnock Region

December 23, 2015

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

December 17, 2015

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

A Holiday Music Roundup for the Monadnock Region

December 10, 2015

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

Dance, Sing and Make Music January – June at MoCo Arts in Keene

December 9, 2015

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

Monadnock Region Snow Forecast: Yes it’s coming! 7 Fun Winter Destinations

December 4, 2015

Waiting for snow? You’re not alone. Mild late autumn temperatures mean outdoor, cold-weather enthusiasts of all ages are chomping at the bit to suit up – and participate in their favorite winter sports. Skating. Skiing. Snowboarding. Sledding. Snowshoeing. Winter Hiking. Sleighrides. Ice Racing. The list of winter activities is endless as long as you’re bundled

The Art of Giving in the Monadnock Region

November 25, 2015

Walk into any grocery store, retail shop, school, or business in the Monadnock region during the holiday season and you’ll find clothing bins, food baskets and collection jars overflowing with donations to help our neighbors in need. From children to CEOs, the generosity shown by community members in November – and throughout the month of

See Odysseus’ Fabled Journey in Mything Links at MoCo Arts

November 19, 2015

Looking for something entertaining to do with the kids this holiday season? Join MoCo Arts Tweens Musical Theatre on an adventure to the Aegean in the hilarious musical Mything Links. Performing Sunday, December 13th in MoCo’s Black Box Theatre on Railroad Street at2:00 & 4:00pm. Mything Links is the story of Odysseus, a Greek warrior who is trying to

5 Great Experiences In & Around Walpole

Well known for its handmade specialty chocolates, spectacular rolling hills, and being the home of award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, Walpole is a culturally-rich epicenter year round. However this Monadnock Region gem is positively bustling during the holiday’s with its colorful artisan shops, quaint inn retreats and farm stores, as well as the most delectable

Local Choir Supports Local Theatre with Two Upcoming Concerts in Jaffrey and Peterborough

November 18, 2015

Two Rivers Community Choir, Marybeth Hallinan, director brings together a community of singers  to support both The Park Theatre and Conval High School’s Fill the Void campaign. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015* 6:30 PM United Church of Jaffrey 54 Main St. Jaffrey, NH 03452 Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015** 6:30 PM UU Church Parish Hall 25 Main St, Peterborough, NH

November Featured Artists

November 13, 2015

As Monadnock Region residents, we are so fortunate to have a myriad of talented of artists in midst. From the Connecticut River Valley towns of the Northwest like Walpole and Westmoreland to the scenic towns of the Southeast like Mason and Wilton and everywhere in between, the region draws the creative and artistic for its unique cross

Paws to Read@MHS: Kids, Books & One Large, Lovable Black Dog

For young school-age children in the Monadnock Region, outdoor play time in late fall gets drastically shortened due to daylight savings time and the beautifully brisk, yet often inclement New England weather. Which means it’s always good to have an indoor activity planned that appeals to their active imaginations, inquisitive natures and budding sensory perceptions.

Two Rivers Community Choir

November 10, 2015

“I Shall Not Live in Vain,” refers to a stunningly beautiful song arranged by Boulder, CO composer Bill Douglas, with text by Emily Dickinson and William Blake. The program’s theme is love, purpose, vision, and strength, and and features 33 singers from the greater Monadnock Region. Two Rivers Community Choir is in its seventh year of bringing