"The Walldogs" is an internationally renowned organization of sign and mural artists. Every year The Walldogs organize a festival where hundreds of artists descend upon a village or small town to paint a series of murals in one 3-5 day festival. The tradition of painting wall advertisements dates back to the early 1800s. Evidence of this can be seen as "Ghost Signs" throughout cities of all sizes. These mural painters of old were often called Walldogs. Follow theWalldogs in Keene on Facebook.
Firelight’s Unique Episodic Theatrical Experience, We Were Friends, returns this month to re-imagine a pivotal moment in the friendship between Ralph Waldo Emerson and Margaret Fuller. Firelight Theatre Workshop, based in Peterborough, continues its second season by exploring empathy, image, and family with the fourth and pivotal installment of this 12-part episodic project. We Were Friends plays in Peterborough June 21-23 at Noone Falls and June 28 and 29 at Bass Hall.
Monadnock Music presents an evening of Brass music under the stars on Friday June 21 from 6-9pm. A fireworks show by Atlas Fireworks will follow the outdoor concert! Admission includes summertime desserts between the concert and the fireworks. The Picnic by High Tea Catering dinner is sold separately. Concert: $15 Adults / $10 Students & Seniors / $5 Age 10 & under.
Share the experience of live classical music with your child. Watch the wonder that classical music brings to your child and allow them to express themselves however they choose: dancing, singing, feeding, playing and gurgling are all encouraged as we perform!
Summertime Art Walk in the Park
Depot Park/Depot Square in Downtown Peterborough
Saturday, July 6
11am to 4pm
(Rain day, Sunday, July 7)
EVERYTHING IS BLOOMING in Depot Park/Depot Square and in downtown Peterborough, enjoy a stroll through the Parks, along the Rivers, meet artists from the region and witness their craft in motion. Find out for yourself, why Expedia named Peterborough "one of the top 10 Towns in the country for ART". Experience a variety of artists, from modern photography, to oil masters to interpretive art and with 15+ locations, and over 25 artists. Take some time to experience the ease of shopping in Depot Square and Downtown with so many unique shops. Relax in one of the wonderful food and beverage locations just steps away from all the happenings. There is something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate!
A monthly concert series
bringing the best national and regional bands to Peterborough's historic Town House.
The Solstice Sisters return for a celebration of the Summer Solstice. Alouette Iselin, Melanie Everard, Kim Wallach, and Heather Bower, the mainstay of our Winter Solstice party for years, present a program of original and traditional and sometimes just wacky seasonal music. They decided that getting together for the solstice concert was so much fun that it was a shame it was only once a year. But wait …….. there are two solstices in the calendar year, what better excuse could there be? Admission to the Nelson Town Hall concert is $15/$12(Seniors, students, or in advance).
Vermont based fiddler and folk singer Lissa Schneckenburgeris well known for her anthemic interpretations of traditional New England fiddle tunes and her recent release of original songs for foster and adoptive families. This summer, she pairs down and plays duo shows with her husband, double bassist and tenor guitar player Corey DiMario. During this summer's tour, they will be travel to each show via bicycle. Inspired by concerns about climate change, and a community of activists in their hometown of Brattleboro, the couple wants to shift environmental conversations from that fear and denial, to empowerment and creativity, to inspire others with ideas of how to move forward as a healthy society. Admission is $15/$12(seniors, students, or in advance.) $10 if you pedal, walk or run!
2019 Ruth and James Ewing Award Winners Announced!
Come to the Gala and celebrate them on July 24 at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College.
The Ruth and James Ewing Arts Awards are a partnership between The Sentinel and Arts Alive! This is the fifth season for the awards. The event opens with registration starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall at Redfern and will be followed with a reception. Tickets for the awards gala are available at https://ticketelf.com for $35 in advance and $45 at the door.
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?
Looking for more to do in Keene, Peterborough, Hillsborough, Jaffrey, or any of the surrounding towns? Look no further! For fun activities, arts, performances, community events and more, the Arts Alive! Discover Monadnock Calendar is where you’ll find it!
If you value the arts and would like to support our efforts please donate to Arts Alive! or become a member today. Members belong to the region's arts support organization and sustain an organization that advocates for and enriches the arts community. Arts Alive! receives funding from the Putnam Foundation, C&S Wholesale Grocers, The Hoffman Family Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, its board of directors, several individual and business donors and almost 100 artist and arts organization members.
