Culture + Community (Festivals, Literature, Culture, History)

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 …

Locals and visitors to the Monadnock region join together throughout the year to celebrate our annual arts and culture festivals! Join the fun with a parade at the Peterborough Children and the Arts festival or the Winchester Pickle Festival! Enjoy performances of the arts at the music-centered Thing in the Spring or community creations and …

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 …

The first day of Spring is only 18 days away so why not start your planning now? After a Winter of being cooped up inside we’re certainly looking forward to stretching our legs! Harold in the Spring with a hike on one of the many beautiful trails in the Monadnock region, or visit a local …

Explore the many kid-friendly galleries and museums throughout the Monadnock region! With such an amazing number and variety of artists, it’s not surprising to find exhibits year-round, in galleries, libraries, and special shows. Museums present special exhibits as well as permanent collections, all telling stories unique to the area that the family will love! It …

Dudley Laufman will lead the dancing at a special Old Home Week edition of the Nelson Saturday Contra Dance on August 6th.   On a recent episode of the NH Public Radio program, The Exchange, host Laura Knoy said, “When he raised the roof at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 with his country orchestra, …

Susanne Wentzler, who has been on the front lines of the refugee crisis in Germany, will be the fourth speaker for the 70th season of the Amos Fortune Forum. Her talk is entitled: “The German refugee crisis, a threat or an opportunity? Reflections from an engaged volunteer” and will be presented on Friday, July 29th …

The Park Theatre will be part of TEAM Jaffrey’s RiverFest activities this Saturday, July 30.   The Jaffrey-based performing arts organization will be presenting continuous free cartoons in their studio space located at 6 River Street (same building as The Park Theatre’s Executive Office & Visitor Center.) Cartoons will include the best of  Looney Tunes …

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 …

A Walk Through Peterborough’s Past The Monadnock Center for History and Culture will host a downtown Peterborough walking tour on Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m. The tour is free and open to the public. From the days when downtown was known as “Smithville” to its more recent past, Peterborough’s center has been shaped by …