Francestown’s ‘Kamala macaroons’ are sweet treat at convention

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg received a gift when he stopped by to welcome the New Hampshire delegation to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Melanie Levesque, one of New Hampshire’s delegates, presented him with a "Kamala...

‘Our Town’ cast comes to Peterborough

Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch, Ephraim Sykes, Richard Thomas and director Kenny Leon, along with the rest of company of the new Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” held their first reading in MacDowell’s Bond Hall.The cast and...

Augusta Henderson Petrone to speak at ‘Reagan’ screening in Jaffrey

The Park Theatre, 19 Main St. in Jaffrey will present the movie “Reagan” from Friday, Sept. 6, to Thursday, Sept. 12.After the screening Monday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m., Augusta Henderson Petrone of Dublin will give personal insights into Reagan and take...

AT MACDOWELL: Mia Chung dives into television

Playwright Mia Chung will talk about and share her work at the next installment of MacDowell Downtown Friday, Sept. 6, at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St. in Peterborough. The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m., with doors...

Joyce Maynard to speak at Hancock Town Library

Author and New Hampshire native Joyce Maynard will talk about her latest novel, “How the Light Gets In,” Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St.Maynard has been a reporter and columnist for The New York Times, a syndicated...

Peterborough Town Library offers new book club

Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., has started a new “Books & Banter” casual evening book club.  Books & Banter provides a space to discuss and enjoy books in a laid-back setting. Each month, members will vote on the book selection from a...

Hancock Town Library hosts ‘Movement and Stillness’

Kate Johnson of Hancock will be the featured artist with “Movement and Stillness” at the Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St., Sept. 7 to Oct. 16.An opening reception will be held in the Daniels Room Saturday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m.An abstract artist,...

Trumpet Fine Arts Gallery features Michael Cherry

Trumpet Fine Arts Gallery, 8 Grove St. in Peterborough, is featuring the work of Michael Cherry in September.Hours are Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m., and by appointment at 603-801-4502 or trumpetgallery.com.

Souhegan Valley Chorus schedules rehearsals

MUSICSouhegan Valley Chorus schedules rehearsalsSouhegan Valley Chorus invites individuals who love to sing to open rehearsals for the fall season Tuesdays, Sept.10 and 17 at First Congregational Church, 10 Union St. in MilfordRegistration starts at...

Christine Luby to discuss ‘A Life on Set’ at Hancock Town Library

Hancock native Christine Luby will present “A Life on Set - Stories and Anecdotes from 17 Years in the Film Industry” Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. at the Hancock Town Library, 25 Main St.Luby is an established film and television director who has...

Peterborough Town Library schedules Drakiotes talk

Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., will host a reception and artist talk with local oil painter Alicia Drakiotes on First Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.During the reception, Drakiotes will be present to discuss her work and will also give a...

Monadnock Chorus schedules fall rehearsals

Monadnock Chorus continues its 64th season with rehearsals beginning Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Peterborough, from 7 to 9 p.m.Under the baton of Artistic Director Morgan Bothwell, the group will begin work on a variety of pieces in preparation for...

Short film ‘There are No Wolves in New Hampshire’ films in Peterborough and Rindge

By TIM BRUNS

New Hampshire is devoid of werewolves – at least according to the title of a short film being shot in Peterborough and Rindge over the past week.Manchester based film company Film Studio LLC, visited the region to shoot its upcoming “Gothic horror”...

Francestown celebrates art for Labor Day

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Longtime organizer Carol Prest Barr said this year’s Francestown Labor Day celebration arts and crafts fair includes a mix of highly skilled local professional artisans, including juried glassblowers, woodworkers, a textile artist, painters and...

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey showing ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Citizen Kane’

JaffreyPark Theatre showing ‘The Jungle Book,’‘Citizen Kane’When the Blitz began taking its toll on London, producer Alexander Korda headed for Hollywood. There, with his brothers Zoltan and Vincent, he filmed a version of Rudyard Kipling’s “Mowgli”...

Tom Smith to perform for Music at the Museum

On Saturday, Aug. 31, at 1 p.m., Rindge Historical Society continues its 2024 season of Music at the Museum with Monadnock-area folksinger Tom Smith. The event will be held outdoors at the Rindge Historical Society, 24 School St. A $5 donation at the...

Raylynmor Opera kicks off America-themed shows Aug. 25 in Peterborough

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Raylynmor Opera, which has been the Monadnock region’s opera company for nearly 30 years, will present “Star Spangled Opera,” a concert of American-themed classical opera, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Bass Hall in the Monadnock Center for...

Wilton Town Hall Theatre presents ‘Spite Marriage’

Town Hall Theatre, 40 Main St. in Wilton will show Buster Keaton’s last silent feature film, “Spite Marriage,” Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m.The screening, the latest in the venue's monthly silent film series, will feature live accompaniment by Jeff...

Abbie Gardner coming to Hancock Depot

Hancock Depot Association presents a performance by Abbie Gardner Sunday, Aug. 25, at 3 p.m. at the Hancock Depot, 27 Depot Road.Gardner is a singer and dobro player who performs solo or with her Americana band Red Molly. Her father, Herb Gardner,...