Bring a lawn chair or a blanket! Enjoy the beautiful sounds of our KSC choirs! The KSC Concert Choir and Vocal Consort, directed by Dr. Matthew Leese, along with the KSC Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Sandra Howard, invite the community to participate in a safe, physically distanced performance. The masked choirs will perform with amplification from the Pavilion at Fuller Park in Keene. Free and open to the public community, in-person. Social distancing required.

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If the idea of  listening to a choir inspires you, maybe you'd like to learn to sing!  Nancy Salwen, of Music All Around, offers an online singing workshop for adults and teens, with a special focus on beginners called Fear of Singing: Learn to Sing Even If You Think You Can't Carry a Tune.  “Although all my workshops are on Zoom for now because of the pandemic, the same warm, supportive attitude of non-judgement and exploration still prevails — people are surprised by how much fun we’re having learning and singing together online,” Salwen says. She thinks that everyone can learn to sing and benefit greatly from it. 

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• Dvořák Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90 Dumky -  A Dumky, refers to epic ballads, specifically a song or lament of captive people and came to be music with some sadness and brooding interpersed with gaiety or cheerfulness.

• Smetana Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 15 - This has been called Smetana’s first great achievement as a composer. His inspiration, the tragic death of his favored musically inclined daughter while still a small child. 

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The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) is closed through October 23, but that doesn't mean nothing's happening there! An annual spectacle and crowd favorite, the Domino Toppling Extravaganza returns for the 13th year in a row - this year via livestream. A small number of tickets for in-person socially distanced viewing be available so if that appeals check on their availability. Veteran domino toppler and YouTube superstar Lily Hevesh and other domino artists will arrive in Brattleboro 48 hours in advance to begin setting up the big show. 

Then on Oct 24, the BMAC opens again with six new exhibits! From ice to hair to sneakers to painters of 1950s New York, there will be plenty to see! 

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The Park Theatre of Jaffrey premiered a new program last month titled Route 124 Bandstand. The show's focus is young musician talent in the Monadnock Region but will include young talent from all of New England.  Each show is filmed on the Gazebo Bandstand on the Jaffrey Common. There, host Andrea Cornelius interviews and features the live music of a musician or group per show.  The show appears about once a week. You can follow it on the Park Theatre's website or Facebook Page! 

Continue checking out the Park Theatre for its other offerings. Monadnock Tonight! appears weekly on Thursdays at 5pm. The Theatre continues to offer first-run independent films as well as older movies to stream which all have a spooky thrilller theme for October! 
 

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The Terra Nova Arts Block has opened in its newly renovated space at 48 Emerald Street in Keene. Now the home of Brewbakers with its Terra Nova Coffee and other goodies, the new space will also offer live entertainment for all ages. 

First up for young people is an arty afterschool program from Wakadoodles! You can encourage your children's creativity in a COVID safe environment, while enjoying a relaxing cup of Joe. There will be plenty of hand sanitizer, face coverings and space for social distancing with careful, mindful instruction. The program runs for 5 weeks and gives children a unique opportunity to indulge, explore and expand their love of arts and crafts in various mediums and with different techniques. Classes just started and may still have space. Check it out! 

Nova Arts also has live music on tap. On Oct 23, Charlie Chronopolous will perform. To maintain safety protocol, tickets for this show are limited. Get yours now! 

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The Live Event:  MoCo will host its 9th annual fundraising extravaganza, Lights. Camera. KEENE!, on site with all of the necessary precautions to ensure the health and well-being of our attendees, volunteers, and staff. The live event will include a delectable menu by CC&D’s Market Kitchen, cash bar, giveaways, our popular Send-a-Kid auction, and of course, premiere seats to one of the funniest shows you’ll see this year. Our signature comedic performance featuring local business and community leaders will be presented to you on the big screen this year! 

The Virtual Event on Zoom: For those who would prefer to participate virtually, we’re pleased to offer you the option to stream the event and enjoy this unique experience from the safety of your home. The virtual event includes a live feed to everything going on at MoCo plus streaming of the performance. You’ll even be able to participate live in the auction and virtual giveaways through Zoom! To top off the evening, you’ll get a swag-filled party pack in the spirit of the evening, including some GREAT deals on take-out from some of Keene’s finest dining establishments.

The Send-a-Kid Auction: Again this year we have a fine selection of items up for auction, available through the generosity of the many local businesses and organizations who’ve contributed to this year’s event. The auction will be held online ahead of the event and will be open to the public.
 

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Summer flew by, beautiful autumn weather is upon us — no reason to end the good times yet! Outdoor time with friends having fun continues to be safer - even if you need a heavier coat or an extra blanket! Here are a few places to enjoy a car load of fun.

The Northfield Drive-In continues to show family friendly weekend movies through to it's season finale "Halloweekend". Up this Saturday, Oct 17 is Huck Yeah!, Matchstick Productions 2020 ski film. It's packed with the best skiers in the world charging hard and having fun in some of the most spectacular locations. 

Lurking in shadows, trees, graveyards ... the Edge Ensemble's perfect Halloween production, "Spooky Tales of Edgar Allan Poe",  premiers on the Edge's YouTube channel this Friday! The Edge's second online production, directed by Kim Dupuis, will be available to watch until October 31. It will include Poe's The Bells, The Tell Tale Heart, Annabel Lee, The Premature Burial, and The Murders in the Rue Morgue. 

The Edge continues to run its raffles for $400 Monadnock Coop gift cards. Your donations help to meet high production costs. We all need to pull together to keep the arts alive -especially at this time!

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