Ophelia Dahl to speak at ‘Stories to Share’ in Jaffrey

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Ophelia Dahl, who was included on Time magazine’s annual list of the world’s 100 most-influential people for 2024, is the speaker at Friday night’s “Stories to Share” at 5 p.m. at Jaffrey Civic Center. Dahl’s talk, titled “Public Health in Practice:...

Peterborough Town Library hosting ‘Winterlude’

PeterboroughLibrary hosting ‘Winterlude’Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., Peterborough, will showcase "Winterlude: A Group Show by The Prism Painters" in its Community Art Gallery from Friday, Dec. 6, through Thursday, Jan. 2.A reception is...

David Brandes returns to Messiah Festival

After conducting more than 40 performances of Handel’s “Messiah” in the Monadnock region and a 10-year retirement hiatus, David Brandes, Franklin Pierce University faculty emeritus, will return to the Peterborough Messiah Festival to conduct this...

The Horszowski Trio performing in Jaffrey for Electric Earth Concerts fundraiser

JaffreyHorszowski Trio performing for fundraiserElectric Earth Concerts will present The Horszowski Trio on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. at the Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey.The trio, featuring Jesse Mills on violin, Ole Akahoshi on cello and Rieko...

Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen perform in Peterborough Dec. 8

PeterboroughReid and Andersen to performPeterborough Folk Music presents a holiday concert with Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Bass Hall in the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough. Doors open at...

Hancock Town Library serving ‘A Side of Gumbo’

Hancock Library serving ‘A Side of Gumbo’ Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St. in Hancock, will host the exhibit “A Side of Gumbo” from Dec. 6 to Jan. 7 in the Daniels Room. The exhibit features artwork by Byron Levy, a New Orleans artist with ties to...

Project Shakespeare offers quilt raffle

RegionProject Shakespeare offers quiltProject Shakespeare’s “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens returns for its 16th holiday season with performances across the Monadnock region. At each show, audience members can participate in Project...

Dublin Community Center hosting Small Treasures art show

DublinDubHub hosting Small TreasuresThe Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main St., is holding the eighth annual Small Treasures Art Show & Sale from Friday, Dec. 6, through Monday, Dec. 9. The event features two- and three-dimensional artwork by more...

Betty Glass sets final workshop at Jaffrey Civic Center

Betty Glass will present her final workshop on Friday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jaffrey Civic Center, 40 Main St., Jaffrey.This session will focus on the techniques of toning a canvas and painting with water-soluble oils. Participants are...

Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs schedule concerts

Grand Monadnock Youth Choirs will present their winter concert, "Beginning to See the Light," on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 Main St., Peterborough, and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. at Congregation...

United Church of Jaffrey schedules Christmas concert

The United Church of Jaffrey will host a family Christmas concert featuring the River Valley Dance Band on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mildred Cutter Memorial Hall, 54 Main St., Jaffrey.Attendees can hear Christmas favorites to...

Peterborough Players looks to revive youth programs with help of state grant

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

With funds from the state’s arts division, Peterborough Players will look to expand its educational programming.Victoria Zischke, the theater’s new managing director, said she’s exploring long-term endeavors that would focus on reviving some...

Town Hall Theatre in Wilton to show ‘So’s Your Old Man’

Wilton Theater presents W.C. Fields film Town Hall Theatre, 40 Main St., Wilton, will present the silent film “So’s Your Old Man” (1926), starring W.C. Fields, on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. The screening will feature live musical accompaniment by...

Heather Pierson Trio to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ soundtrack at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey

JaffreyBand to perform ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ soundtrackThe Heather Pierson Trio will perform the soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey, on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. This marks the third time...

Julie Brown of Hancock brings her talents to Living Local Art Fair

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Knitter, artist, scientist and storyteller Julie Brown of Hancock will be one of the featured artists at the Living Local Art Fair Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Peterborough Unitarian Universalist Church, 25 Main St., Peterborough, from 10 a.m. to 4...

New England Dickens Fest returns to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey

The Park Theatre, 19 Main St. in Jaffrey, will hold its second New England Dickens Fest Nov. 30 to Dec. 22. The festival features concerts, films, theater and holiday activities.The festival opens Saturday, Nov. 30, with a candlelit ceremony at 6 p.m....

Jaffrey Historical Society presents ‘Fête de Noël’

The Jaffrey Historical Society will present “Fête de Noël – A French Canadian Christmas Concert” featuring performers Josée Vachon and Patrick Ross on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey.The concert celebrates French...

Seth Glier to perform at Bass Hall in Peterborough

Peterborough Folk Music will host singer-songwriter Seth Glier on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at Bass Hall in the Monadnock Center, 19 Grove St., Peterborough. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Glier, a Grammy-nominated artist and five-time Independent Music...

Souhegan Valley Chorus presents ‘Christmas Carol’ concert

MUSICChorus presents ‘Christmas Carol’ concertThe Souhegan Valley Chorus will present “A Christmas Carol in Concert” on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 10 Union St., Milford.The concert features Charles Dickens’ story...