Kim Cunningham of Hancock presents latest calendar, ‘In the Garden’

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Artist Kim Cunningham of Hancock describes her newest project, “In the Garden,” as a “a life event that turned into a calendar.” “During COVID, in June 2020, I said to my friend Evelien, ‘Let’s go over and sketch at the Elliots’,” Cunningham recalled....

Peterborough Folk Music presents Ellis Paul with Radoslav Lorkovic

PeterboroughPaul, Lorkovic to perform SaturdayPeterborough Folk Music presents Ellis Paul with Radoslav Lorkovic on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Bass Hall in the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.,...

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey presenting ‘Oliver Twist’

JaffreyPark Theatre presenting ‘Oliver Twist’The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey, will screen the 1922 silent film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. The event features a live musical score by silent film...

Monadnock Chorus to present ‘Songs for a Winter’s Night’

PeterboroughMonadnock Chorus to present ‘Songs for a Winter’s Night’The Monadnock Chorus will perform “Songs for a Winter’s Night” on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Peterborough Town House, 1 Grove St., Peterborough.Under the...

Doug Farrell, Bill Schofield and Wendy Keith to perform

JaffreyOptimist Cafe hosts music and spoken wordThe Optimist Café, 16 Colls Farm Road in Jaffrey, will host an evening of music and spoken word on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m.The event begins with an entrée, salad and dessert at 6 p.m., followed...

Monadnock Music hosts Holiday Home Tour in Keene

Monadnock Music, a nonprofit in Peterborough, will present a Holiday Home Tour on Saturday, Dec. 16, along Court Street in Keene. The event features decorated homes, live music, holiday treats, caroling and a seated concert.Participants will visit...

Recipe for a Healthy Planet: Lisa Murray – Healthy recipes with the colors of the season

It always amazes me how quickly a year passes; here we are in December already! As the year winds down, it’s never too late to try to incorporate more plant-centered meals into your diet, for both personal health and the health of the planet. Personal...

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...