Arts & entertainment quick picks for the week of Feb. 1

An evening with Anna MayWhat: Anna’s music is about memory and meditation, streaked with tones of jazz, along with fresh interpretations of classic folk music. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for a complimentary wine tasting from 5:30 to 6 p.m....

Hatbox play showcases diverse artists in ‘The World Was Yours’

Lend Me A Theater announces their winter production The World Was Yours by William Ivers at the Hatbox Theater in Concord running from Feb. 3 to 19.The World Was Yours tells the story of a competition between three diverse artists vying for the same...

Black and white on rise again

By RON BOWMAN

Black and white photography is growing in popularity once again and is considered by many photographers and art collectors to represent the true essence of artistic, fine art photography.By removing color from a photograph, the viewer’s focus...

Homeyer: Spring flower shows are back

By HENRY HOMEYER

The spring flower shows are always a contrast to the cold, icy days of winter. Bright flowers, garden paraphernalia and numerous workshops make these events fun – both for beginners and experts. Here are this year’s offerings, starting with the first...

The Concord Garden Club’s “Art & Bloom” turns 20 this weekend

By KELLY SENNOTT

Chicken wire. Glass. Spray paint. Fabric. Acorns.The Concord Garden Club’s floral arrangements, part of the 20th annual “Art & Bloom” exhibition at the League of NH Craftsmen gallery, are more avant-garde than what you’ll find at your local...

The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts presents ‘CATS: Young Actor’s Edition’ from Jan. 27 – 29.

‘CATS: Young Actors Edition is a brief adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical, specially tailored for young actors. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum’s Book Of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot.CATS is set amongst a...

Celebrate the legacy of Robert Burns at ‘Burns Night’ on Jan. 28 in Windham

Head to the Castleton in Windham on January 28 for Burns Night, celebrating the birthday of Scotland’s Poet Laureate Robert Burns(1759-1796).Part of the era known as the Enlightenment, Robert Burns influence in prose and poetry was enormous and has...

New juried members of the League of NH Craftsmen debut their work in ‘Continuing the Tradition’ exhibition on Jan. 27 

They come from every background, from all around our great state, and work with a wide variety of materials. The newest class of juried members of the League of NH Craftsmen is welcoming the new year by stepping into the spotlight this month.The...

Arts and entertainment quick picks for the week of Jan. 25

South Asian ShowcaseWhat: An intimate evening of music and cuisine from the regions of Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Feast on authentic Nepali dinner prepared by Ghana and Nirmala Sharma. Enjoy traditional Nepalese and Hindi dances performed by local...

From the farm: Winter water woes

By CAROLE SOULE

Every year, about this time, Mother Nature declares war on Miles Smith Farm. Her weapon is ice.Winter is a constant battle to keep my livestock hydrated. Cows have natural insulation to keep warm but can’t live without water. Some farmers believe...

Homeyer: Growing food for taste and flavor

By HENRY HOMEYER

We gardeners love our home grown vegetables. As John Denver sang long ago, “Only two things that money can’t buy and that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes.” And why do they taste so good? We can grow tomatoes that don’t have to conform to commercial...

Bradford intaglio printmaker J. Ann Eldridge creates connections to the outside world

By KELLY SENNOTT

First and foremost, Bradford artist and printmaker J. Ann Eldridge is a storyteller.Her subjects? Bugs. Rocks. Moles. The outdoors in general. Instead of novels, she prefers reading about the science of the natural world, from horizontal gene transfer...

Arts & entertainment quick picks for the week of Jan. 18

Andover Coffeehouse What: Holly Furlone’s solo performances have been described as “passionate, candid and pure” indie-folk singer/songwriter. Plus, open mic performers.When: Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Where: Highland Lake Grange Hall, Route 11 and Chase Hill...

Cirque du Soleil brings ‘Corteo’ to SNHU Arena from Jan. 19 to 22

Cirque du Soleil will bring Corteo to the SNHU Arena in Manchester from Jan. 19 to 22.Corteo, which means “cortege” in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the...

Concord Chorale presents ‘The Sky Within,’ celebrating sky, flight, and letting go

On Jan. 21 and 22, Concord Chorale will present The Sky Within, a concert celebrating the themes of sky, flight, and letting go.The Sky Within showcases a variety of musical styles, including “Opus 112” by Johannes Brahms and “Renaissance madrigals”...

Homeyer: Looking back on gardening projects and thinking about the future

By HENRY HOMEYER

It’s gray and chilly outside, but I have a fire in the new woodstove that warms the house and pleases me as I look through its glass window. I’ve been in the same house since 1970, so I’ve had plenty of time to plan and execute projects. I’d like to...

Explore a personal odyssey with B.B. King at Kimball Jenkins

Start the new year right with a foray through the chronological and personal documentation of Riley B. King as presented by photographer Charlie Sawyer and partner in crime Cherie Hoyt.This show has more than 60 photographs of the American monolith...

Wilmot textile artist Melissa McKeagney’s Studio Buue grows with custom prints

By KELLY SENNOTT

For Melissa McKeagney, there’s nothing like creating art and putting it on repeat.The Wilmot resident has been a textile artist for fifteen years, but until recently, she’d been creating with other people’s prints. Now her company, Studio Buue, sells...

Entertainment listings for the weekend

Live musicJan. 12■Dave Gerard at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m.■Gardner Berry at Area 23 at 7 p.m.Jan. 13■Mikey G at Mount Sunapee from 3 to 5 p.m.■Justin Cohn at Pats Peak from 6 to 9 p.m.■Chris Lester at Crotched Mount from 7 to 9 p.m.■NH Music...

Winni Playhouse’s 20th season bridges past, future

By ADAM DRAPCHO

MEREDITH — This year will be one of transitions for the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. Announced late last year, the artistic director will be someone other than Neil Pankhurst, for the first time in the nonprofit theater organization’s history. And the...