Monadnock Quilters’ Guild to Hold Biennial Quilt Show Oct. 10–11
The Monadnock Quilters’ Guild will hold its biennial Fall Festival of Quilts on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at South Meadow School in Peterborough.
The exhibition will feature over 300 quilts made by regional quilters, a spotlight exhibit by League of NH Craftsmen member Judy Damon, and more than 75 challenge quilts. The event also includes quilting demonstrations, children’s activities, vendors, a handmade boutique, new and antique quilts for sale, a café, and raffle baskets benefiting Project Linus S.W. Chapter and Childhood Cancer Lifeline of NH.
Admission is $10 for adults and free for students. For details, visit monadnockquiltersguild.org.
Author Merrill Shepard to Read from Debut Novel Oct. 10 at Toadstool Bookshop
Local author Merrill Shepard will read from his debut novel, “Ile des Morts and Three Extended Tales,” on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Depot Square, Peterborough.
The book combines a full-length novel with three related novellas. The story follows a wealthy horror author who establishes a writer’s colony on an isolated, haunted island, blending elements of adventure, horror, fantasy, and romance.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the bookshop at 603-924-3543.
Peterborough Town Library to Host Author Ken Sheldon for Book Launch
The Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., Peterborough, will host local author Ken Sheldon for a book talk and launch on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sheldon will discuss and read from his new book, “Captain John Manley: Patriot, Privateer, and America’s Forgotten First Hero.” Copies will be available for purchase and signing.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit PeterboroughTownLibrary.org or call 603-924-8040.
Documentary “Sugarcane” to Screen in Peterborough on Indigenous Peoples Day
A free screening of the award-winning documentary “Sugarcane” will take place on Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Peterborough Community Theatre.
The film examines an investigation into St. Joseph’s Indian Residential School in British Columbia, Canada, and features stories from survivors. A 20-minute discussion will follow the screening.
The event is open to the public and sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, Peterborough United Methodist Church, and Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church.
DubHub to Host Art Reception Featuring Local Photographers
A public art reception featuring the photography of Miriam Dunn, Carol Kraus, and David Levene will take place on Friday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the DubHub, 1123 Main St., Dublin.
The exhibition showcases travel, landscape, and nature photography, including local fall scenes and international subjects. The artists’ works will be on display and available for purchase from Oct. 7 through Nov. 5 during open hours and by appointment.
For more information, visit the DubHub website or attend the reception.
Discussions and live music scheduled at NOVA Arts
NOVA Arts in Keene will host community events featuring public discussions and live music.
On Oct. 8, Cooperative Action Monadnock will hold an open public discussion forum from 5 to 7 p.m. addressing regional political crises. The regional organization focuses on local cooperation, equity, and collective responsibility. The event is free and open to all ages.
Live music returns Oct. 9 with a performance by Walpole instrumental alt-rock band TERRACES, alongside a solo set by Stephen Brodsky, vocalist and guitarist for Cave In and Mutoid Man. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show. Pay-what-you-can “Access For All” ticketing options are available through support from Savings Bank of Walpole.
Tickets and event information are available at novaarts.org/events.
Peterborough Town Library to Host Electric Earth Concert for All Ages
Electric Earth Concerts and the Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., Peterborough, will present “Superdoves!” on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The free performance combines chamber music, storytelling, and puppetry. Violinist and puppeteer Marji Gere, vocalist Will Green, and pianist Dan Sedgwick will perform world music and a song cycle alongside scenes from Gere’s novel-in-progress, “Superdoves!”
The program is free and open to the public. For details, visit electricearthconcerts.org, PeterboroughTownLibrary.org, or call 603-924-8040.
Blue Fern Gallery, Mariposa Museum Partner for “ART MATTERS” Event Series
The Blue Fern Gallery and the Mariposa Museum will host “ART MATTERS,” a series of free public events in Peterborough examining art, creativity, and cross-cultural ideas.
The series begins Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. at the Mariposa Museum, 26 Main St., with “Treasuring the Arts: Stories from the James Baldwin Library at MacDowell.” Sadie Greene, head librarian at MacDowell, will discuss the library’s collections, its historical archive of resident artists, and how libraries intersect with creative lives.
The series continues Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Mariposa Museum with a presentation by C. M. Judge, co-founder of the international collective FemLink-Art. Judge will introduce “MAGIC,” a video composition featuring works by 25 women artists from 25 countries exploring themes of transformation, illusion, and inspiration.
Both events are followed by complimentary receptions at the Blue Fern Gallery, 40B Main St. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Funding is provided by the Putnam Foundation.
Silent Film “The Bat” to Screen Oct. 25 at Town Hall Theatre
A screening of the 1926 silent film “The Bat” will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall Theatre, 40 Main St., Wilton.
Directed by Roland West and adapted from the stage play by Mary Roberts Rinehart, the comedy-mystery follows a masked thief targeting the wealthy and a murder investigation at a country estate. The film is credited with inspiring the creation of Batman.
The event will feature live, improvised musical accompaniment by silent film composer Jeff Rapsis performing on a digital synthesizer.
Admission is free, with a $10 donation suggested to support the silent film series. For details, call 603-654-3456 or visit jeffrapsis.com.
Clean Water Documentary “Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong” to Screen Oct. 16 in Peterborough
The New England Water Environment Association will host a screening of the documentary “Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong” on Friday, Oct. 16, at the Peterborough Community Theatre.
Filmed over a year at Portland, Maine’s East End Wastewater Treatment Facility, the 73-minute film explores challenges facing clean water infrastructure, including aging equipment, budget constraints, new regulations, and workforce shortages. The screening is held in recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water, a national day of action on Oct. 15.
The event is open to the public and press, with industry members available for a post-screening Q&A. Screenings will also take place in Lowell and Fall River, Massachusetts; New Haven, Connecticut; and East Greenwich, Rhode Island.