Thursday, March 11, 2010

Final four qualify for Encore Superstar finals

MILFORD – The Japanese word karaoke translates to empty orchestra in English. In any language, the words final round in competition mean this is it, and it’s time to bring …

Thursday, March 11, 2010

‘A Prophet’ displays visionary talent

Jacques Audiard’s “A Prophet” traces the evolution of an illiterate French-Arab inmate who uses his time well in prison, learning to read and write, studying economics and picking up a …

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Review: Daniel Merriweather a soulful storyteller

LOVE & WAR Daniel Merriweather, J Records/Allido Records. Australian-born singer Daniel Merriweather embodies the definition of a soul singer, not just because his music is styled in that fashion, but …

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Poetry contest MERRIMACK – The Merrimack Public Library is accepting entries to its ninth annual Poetry Contest. Poets may submit up to three original, previously unpublished poems. First, second and …

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Jazz, art converge at Hollis event

If you ever had said, “I really wish there was a place in the Nashua region where I can listen to great live jazz music and appreciate some amazing art …

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Kidnap victim Dugard shares home videos

Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard, held captive for 18 years in a ramshackle backyard compound, was seen cooking with her sister and mother and riding horses in recently shot home videos …

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Director returns to his roots in ‘HONK!’

NASHUA – Sometimes it’s easy to forget to see the beauty in everyone – even when you’re a duck. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling,” “HONK!” will be …

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

First Music concert

NASHUA – The First Music Concert Series will present the Woodwind Quintet of the Nashua Symphony Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 11. …

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Schools ‘Celebrate America’

Schools ‘Celebrate America’ DURHAM – High school choirs from around the state will be featured in “Tim Janis: Celebrate America,” which will air in April on New Hampshire Public Television. …

Sunday, March 7, 2010

You, too, can be a special effects movie wizard

SEATTLE – For years, film student Bill Parker had a nagging idea for a short movie: He’d show those letters from the “Star Wars” opening scroll raining down on Earth …

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Young Nashua singer earns ‘Lion King’ role in Las Vegas

NASHUA – Hobnobbing with Tyra, auditioning for Broadway, jetting off for Vegas – ah, to be 10 again. Ten-year-old Kaitlyn Connor’s success isn’t a surprise to those who know her. …

Friday, March 5, 2010

New Web site

The Poetry Society of New Hampshire’s new Web site www.poetrysocietyofnewhampshire.org is up and running. …

Friday, March 5, 2010

Excellent comments

PELHAM – The Pelham Memorial School Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone Chamber ensembles received “excellent” comments and the Choral students received A ratings at New Hampshire Music Educators Association Solo & …

Friday, March 5, 2010

Merrimack – The Merrimack Public Library is now accepting entries to its ninth annual Poetry Contest. Anyone who writes poetry may submit up to three, original, previously unpublished poems. First, …

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Quartet chosen for finals of Encore Superstar karaoke competition

NASHUA – Tuesday was the first day the new Timber Grille on Factory Street was open to the public. And, to help celebrate that opening, the Timber Grille hosted the …

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Oscar glitz at ManchVegas Red Carpet Gala

MANCHESTER – Kelleigh Domaingue Murphy loves watching the Oscars. She loves dressing up and bringing people together to watch the film industry’s most coveted awards show. This will mark the …

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Review: Cash defiant till the end on ‘American VI’

AMERICAN VI: AIN’T NO GRAVE, Johnny Cash. American Recordings/Lost Highway. Johnny Cash had many musical personas, but his wicked sense of humor was never far below the surface. …

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Concert to benefit fight against autism

Friends since grade school, Louis Gendron and Michael Cusanelli hadn’t spoken in 20 years. After reconnecting on Facebook, they found they still shared much in common: careers in the entertainment …

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Seeking directors NASHUA – The Actorsingers are seeking directors their fall main-stage show, “Aida.” Submissions for directors are also being accepted. “Aida” will be performed in early November. …

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Baldwin warms up before Oscars

NEW YORK – As a kind of warm-up to his upcoming gig as Academy Awards co-host, Alec Baldwin appeared at the Time Warner Center for a personal and wide-ranging conversation. …

Thursday, March 4, 2010

‘Riverdance’ steps into a final bow at Verizon

MANCHESTER – “Riverdance,” the intricate, magnificent celebration of Irish music and dance, will play a farewell performance at the Verizon Wireless Arena on Tuesday, March 9. This tour will end …

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

MCA concert

MERRIMACK – At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, Merrimack Concert Association will present “The Earth and Our World,” a program of music celebrating the beauty and ideals inspired by our …

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Hollis Town Band in concert

HOLLIS – From Benny Goodman’s” Swing” to Richard Wagner’s symphonic masterpieces, the 80-member Hollis Town Band will hold its annual concert Sunday, March 21, at the Alpine Grove Banquet Facility, …

Sunday, February 28, 2010

EMI says Abbey Road studios is not for sale

LONDON – Cash-strapped music company EMI Group Ltd. has shelved plans to sell Abbey Road and is now looking for an investor to help save the London recording studio made …

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Artist never far from surface

By day, it would appear that Bill Tyers is a mild mannered production manager for Telegraph Publishing Co. and Cabinet Press. But the fact is this Massachusetts College of Art …

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Song isn’t the same

Talk about modern opera. Nico Muhly, a 28-year-old composer based in New York, has been commissioned to create a fictionalized account of a British teenager who used the Internet in …

Friday, February 26, 2010

Faculty art show

HAVERHILL, Mass. – A dozen artists who teach at Northern Essex Community College will participate in a faculty art show through March 26 at the college’s new Art Space Gallery, …

Friday, February 26, 2010

Art in Hollis

HOLLIS – The RE/MAX office located in the historic Smith building at 2 Ash St. is offering a new art gallery within two of its spacious rooms. Members of the …

Friday, February 26, 2010

Seeking directors

NASHUA – Actorsingers is seeking directors for summer productions and fall mainstage show “Aida” Actorsingers is now accepting proposals for shows and directorial teams (director, music director and choreographer) for …

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Competition serious for Round 2 of Superstar

NASHUA – Another week, another “threatening” Tuesday snowstorm. Is it something about Tuesdays, or is global warming just messing with our heads? But the folks at Killarney’s Irish Pub, at …

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Cartoonist turned crooner hits Manchester

MANCHESTER – If Leonard Cohen warbled with a southern twang, then you might begin to conceptualize the quirky sound of singer/songwriter Andy Friedman. Armed with just a guitar and his …

Thursday, February 25, 2010

New Hampshire Symphony Association focuses on outreach, music

When Eric Valliere took over the reins at the Nashua Symphony Association some five years ago, it seemed a daunting task, but he was up to the challenge. “I had …

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Colbert heads to Olympics for medals and mockery

Like many of the athletes vying for gold in Vancouver, Stephen Colbert’s Olympic training has been eventful. He has already auditioned for the U.S. …

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Review: Reckless Kelly channels Pinto Bennett

SOMEWHERE IN TIME, Reckless Kelly, Yep Roc. The great thing about the roots music movement in America is the little-known and regional voices exposed to wider audiences. Reckless Kelly does …

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Writers’ Project MANCHESTER – On April 17, the New Hampshire Writers’ Project will hold its 17th annual Writers’ Day conference. This full-day event features keynote speaker Nicholson Baker, best-selling author …

Thursday, February 25, 2010

On Stage Food and comedy BROOKLINE – Corned Beef and Comedy will be held at the Brookline Event Center for needy families in Brookline on March 20. For $15 a …

Monday, February 22, 2010

March artist

NASHUA – Photographer Jocelyn Molleur is the featured artist at Maison de l’Art in March. Molleur’s photographs have been published on Christmas cards, calendars, posters and in magazines, newspapers and …

Monday, February 22, 2010

All That Jazz

MILFORD – The second annual All That Jazz celebration of jazz era music will be Saturday, April 17, at Milford High School. Television and radio personality Charlie Sherman will serve …

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Music First Music Series Entering the second half of its second season, the First Music Concert Series will present “Barocco Italiano” on March 7. The concert will feature soprano Shannon …

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Writers’ Project

MANCHESTER – On April 17, the New Hampshire Writers’ Project will hold its 17th annual Writers’ Day conference. This full-day event features keynote speaker Nicholson Baker, best-selling author of seven …

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Playhouse auditions

WILTON – Andy’s Summer Playhouse, a nonprofit children’s theater that has been providing youth ages 8-18 the chance to work with professional artists to create energetic and innovative productions for …

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Winter wonderland Encore Superstar at Fody’s

NASHUA – A couple questions arose during the day on Tuesday. Why did the local schools cancel classes? Where was that forecasted threatening snow? …

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Makem and Spain Brothers head Irish festival

You won’t ever be in your car listening to the radio and hear the first few notes of “Outlaw Rapparee,” or shopping at a store and discover an easy listening …

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