Witts End - Tom Ahlborn-Hsu and Lee Shapiro have been entertaining music lovers around the Monadnock region since 2023. Tom and Lee blend acoustic and electric sounds that cover a wide range from folk ballads by Bonnie Raitt and Jim Croce to rock and roll standards by the Pretenders and the Traveling Wilburys. Come listen to your favorite songs from the 60's through today. 

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.

From Executive Producer Ang Lee comes 76 Days Adrift—a profoundly immersive documentary that plunges you into the heart of one man's extraordinary survival story. Steven Callahan, the author of the New York Times bestseller Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea, recounts the night of February 4, 1982, when a catastrophic collision with a whale left his boat sinking in the dead of night. With the Atlantic Ocean surging into his vessel, Steven had only moments to grab what he could before launching himself into the dark, unforgiving sea in a life raft, clutching a basic emergency kit. For an astonishing 76 days, that fragile inflatable raft became Steven's entire world as he drifted helplessly across the vast expanse of the Atlantic. Forced to confront his deepest fears, limitations, and the raw power of nature, he discovered an inner strength he never knew he possessed.

The Mad Dogs and Englishmen at the Berklee Performance Center Nov 1 2022 Movie and Talk Back With Marty Walsh

SPECIAL PARK THEATRE FILMMAKER SERIES EVENT Enjoy a sneak preview of a major new short film heading for the film festivals starting in July. Oscar®winner, Ernest Thompson, wrote and directed (and stars in the film). It also stars Emmy®winner Gordon Clapp and Lisa Bostnar. All three will be at the screening on June 29 for a talkback Q&A with the audience.

A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

Sometimes frustrated by his own failings, Degas was consumed by obsessive principles and failing eye sight but his determination to capture everyday life was evident in every mark he made. Never fully satisfied, many of Degas’ drawings and sculptures were kept in private during his lifetime but, now through close examination, they can be seen as some of the most beautifully detailed and expressive works in the modern era. Using written accounts by friends and commentators, and the narration of letters written by Degas himself, this film reveals a more complex truth behind one of the most influential French artists of the late 19th-century and serves as an exploration of the complex workings of Degas’ artistic mind.

If you have talent, then the Park Theatre is looking for you! The Park Open Mic Night features local musicians, poets, and storytellers (and, maybe you?) Come perform, or listen to great music and stories on the second Wednesday of each month. We typically have  8 - 10 performers for two hours of fun and entertainment.  Each performer is asked to have an act that is usually 2-3 songs or 5-10 minutes in length. Our professional sound system typically includes 3 vocal mics, and a 2-channel  acoustic guitar amp. Bands and groups are welcome.    Open Mic Night is the Second Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. We ask a donation to help support our theatre.  Questions can be answered by calling The Park Theatre at (603) 532-8888 or by emailing programming@theparktheatre.org.

Eve Pierce is a Peterborough-based singer, songwriter and actress. After graduating from ConVal High School she spent two summers as part of the Peterborough Players’ Second Company. In 2021, she released her first solo album Save the Bell Tower, and has joined local Celtic Rock band Waking Finnegan as lead singer. She plans to head back into the studio soon to start work on Waking Finnegan’s first album as well as her second solo album. Learn more at evepierce.com

Diane Ammons, a classically trained pianist and vocalist, has been entertaining at taverns, fine dining restaurants and other venues throughout the Monadnock Region for over 15 years. She performs a fun and eclectic mix of classic pop, soft rock, country, and old favorites from The American Songbook. Listeners are invited to come enjoy - and even sing along should the spirit move them.

The Pousette-Dart Band successfully carved a place in the landscape of American music in the 1970s as they became a constant presence on the radio, a favorite on the college circuit and one of the busiest touring groups in the U.S., working with such acts as The Byrds, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, The J. Geils Band, Eddie Money, Manfred Mann, Jonathan Edwards, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Emmylou Harris, Gary Wright, Robert Palmer, Randy Newman, NRBQ and many more, including the now-famous Frampton Comes Alive tour, and the progressive Yes Fragile tour — playing arenas from coast to coast. While the original group disbanded in the early ’80s, Jon kept performing with original drummer Eric Parker and continued writing and producing into the ’90s, when he returned to Nashville to begin recording again on his own.

Synopsis A happily married father of two, shaken by a message written in a birthday card for his daughter, abruptly leaves his family for a week-long trek through the Grand Canyon. As we follow his solo hike, we see his memories of an earlier trip through the Grand Canyon with a different woman. Shot with only the equipment that a cast and crew of eight could carry on two 41-mile hikes (one in 20-degree December and the other in 95-degree June), this family-friendly romantic drama is the first narrative feature to shoot the majority of its footage inside the rim of the Grand Canyon. The movie contains no nudity, sex, guns, violence, drugs, tobacco, or strong profanity. Granite Rapids Moon stars Brit Morgan, John Charles Meyer, Susan Papa, Etienne Eckert, Micah Cohen, KylieRae Condon, and Missi Pyle. The film was written and directed by Kenneth Cran, and produced by John Charles Meyer and Susan Papa. Q & A with the Producer, John Charles Meyer, following the film.

Fleetwood Mac has an undeniably widespread appeal. From the Nicks'-penned "Dreams" to Mcvie's "Everywhere", their impact and artistry is matched by few. Their music still is hugely popular 5 decades later; gaining traction in all age groups, filling venues and sparking new & renewed love for an old band. This passion is what drives Sweet Fleet. What’s really special is that everyone in this tribute to Fleetwood Mac is below 25 years old. Sweet Fleet was formed in early 2020 by Sarasota-based music teacher Greg Burke. The group went through multiple different Stevie Nicks’ before settling on then-15-year-old Alyssa Dodge in late 2021.

Scarlett Castiglioni is a 14 year old Jaffrey resident, and a lifelong musician. She made her singing debut at the age of 7 performing at The Fitzwilliam Inn to stellar applause. Scarlett enjoyed guitar lessons at Rousseau’s Music at the age of 9, where she was able to develop her musical talents. She is a talented performer, most recently singing and playing guitar in Project Shakespeare’s “As You Like It”, and has made many appearances performing at TEAM Jaffrey’s Farmers Market, as well as farm festivals, and other such venues. Scarlett is a talented musician, and enjoys writing and performing all genres of music.

Ryan Hood Entertainment and The Park Theatre present “An Evening With Ryan Hood”, an intimate, live, solo music event at the iconic Park Theatre in the heart of Jaffrey, NH. Friday, July 25th at 7pm. Tickets go on sale at The Park Theatre beginning Tuesday May 6th. Go to TheParkTheatre.org or call the box office at 603-532-8888 for more information. I will be taking live song requests throughout the show! This promises to be an amazing evening with some of your favorite music from all decades and genres. (Even some you may have forgotten about!) Seating is limited so be absolutely sure to get your tickets early. There will be “lounge style” seating as well as traditional venue seating available. Cash bar and appetizers will be available. Get your tickets EARLY!

The Sonntag Jazz Trio was founded recently, in 2023, by Monadnock Region natives, music colleagues, and friends, Logan Phillips (Bass), Kevin Sonntag (Saxophone) and Kyle Trombley (Piano). The trio specializes in classic jazz tunes spanning from the 20s to the 80s. Their mission is to promote the musical artform of jazz and bring quality jazz music to their audiences across northern New England. Comprised of current and soon-to-be graduates of the Keene State College Music Department, the trio quickly earned acclaim throughout southwestern New Hampshire, and expanding to play in Restaurants and Bars throughout northern New England. The trio currently has expanded beyond the restaurant with requests to play for receptions and ceremonies alike.

Darlingside – Everything Is Alive Everything Is Alive, Darlingside’s fourth LP, marks a subtle but remarkable departure for the Boston-based quartet NPR once described as “exquisitely arranged, literary minded, baroque folk-pop.” While the album retains much of the lushness and sophistication of Extralife (2018) and Fish Pond Fish (2020), the band’s latest work decisively exposes and differentiates the individual voices of the four songwriters—a daring reinvention for a group known for ubiquitous vocal harmonies. Grappling with change both personal and universal, with quandaries domestic and existential, Everything Is Alive is an album about loss and the struggle for a semblance of redemption. 

World Premiere Tour Oscar® Winner (On Golden Pond) Ernest Thompson's Newest Play In this powerful one-man performance, Ernest Thompson introduces a cast of characters as hilarious, imperfectly human and poignant as those in his most iconic work, the Academy-Award-winning play On Golden Pond, his three dozen other plays, ten films and two novels. Presented by Beyond the Barn Productions and The Park Theatre, this show will tug your heartstrings, make you think, and leave you inspired by the strength of the human soul.

Do you love songs like Heat Wave, Ain’t too Proud To Beg, Baby Love, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, My Girl, and Rescue me? Do you love artists like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, The Supremes and The Four Tops? Then, you are going to love this group talented vocalists and musicians. That Motown band has been entertaining the Hamptons crowd for many years now. They do venture out once in a while and have played shows in NYC at The Bitter End, on Broadway at The Town Hall, Center City in Philadelphia, The Inner Harbor in Baltimore., to name a few.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir is known and loved for his impressionist paintings of Paris. These paintings count among the world’s favourites. Renoir, however, grew tired of this style and changed course. This film, based on the collection of 181 Renoirs at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia,– examines the direction he then took and why it provokes such extreme reactions right up to today. Some claim they are repulsed by Renoir’s later works and some claim they are seduced. What may surprise many is that among the many artists who sought Renoir’s new works out and were clearly highly influenced by them were the two giants of the 20th century – Picasso and Matisse.

Ryan Hood is a singer/songwriter from Royalston, MA. Ryan has been performing for audiences all over New England and beyond for over 30 years. Covering many of the greats like James Taylor, Elton John, Billy Joel, Jim Croce and so many more, Ryan brings a soft, smooth vibe to any crowd, with a hint of excitement when the occasion calls for it. An occasional original song rounds out Ryan’s repertoire, leaving listeners hungry for more!

Garrison Keillor, the beloved humorist, author, and radio personality, has enchanted audiences for decades with his warm, witty storytelling and nostalgic reflections on Midwestern life. Best known for creating and hosting A Prairie Home Companion from 1974 to 2016, Keillor crafted the fictional town of Lake Wobegon, where “all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.” His solo career spans novels, memoirs like That Time of Year, and poetry collections such as Brisk Verse, alongside his daily Writer’s Almanac podcast. Richard Dworsky, a masterful pianist and composer, served as the music director for A Prairie Home Companion for 23 years, earning the moniker “the Paul Shaffer of the prairie” for his versatile accompaniment of guests like James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, and Yo-Yo Ma.

"NRBQ are that rare group that’s eclectic, stylistically innovative, and creatively ambitious while also sounding thoroughly unpretentious and accessible. At its best, NRBQ‘s music casually mixes up barrelhouse R&B, British Invasion pop, fourth-gear rockabilly, exploratory free jazz, and dozens of other flavors while giving it all a stomp-down rhythm that makes fans want to dance and expressing a sense of joy and easy good humor that comes straight from the heart."

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John grew up surrounded by a large family with strong family values, and love of country. He found his voice and love of music singing with a long line of family musicians; listening to his grandfather; aunt; cousins; along with playing and singing at family gatherings; campfires; and any other opportunities. The songs he selects are a mix of country, folk, and soft rock, bringing his own unique style to each one. He sings every verse to life with a deep cadence that brings you into each rock and rhythm and leaves you wanting to hear more. John performed his first open mic in August at the Park Theater, and has been invited to join the Friday night lounge entertainment. This is his first opportunity to share his talent with the public.

Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 50-album body of work, and heed inspiration from her spiritual discipline to thrive in the music industry for half a century. The award-winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. Her stunning rendition of Joni Mitchell's “Both Sides Now” from her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, has been entered into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

By the time the Freese Brothers Big Band was formed in 1982, the four Freese brothers, (George, Courtland, Bill, and Jack) had been playing music together for 50 years. They grew up in Pittsfield, NH and performed in a family troupe called the “Homespun Broadcasters,” joining their sister and parents in a family musical tradition in the 1930s. They even had their own small bus, with instruments piled on top.

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated, all-women string band made up of founder and fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith, guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, they are one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over 30 countries spreading peace and understanding through music. Their mission as a band is to showcase top female musicians, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance. https://www.dellamae.com/

Discover Spain’s celebrated artist with this cinematic tour de force based on the National Gallery’s must-see exhibition Goya: The Portraits. The film uses this exhibition to look in depth at Goya’s eventful life.

Brian Castiglioni has been melting faces for over 20 years with his sick guitar playing and rocking vocals. Inspired by artists such as Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Gordon Lightfoot, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd, and so much more, Castiglioni has seamlessly put his spin on a variety of musical genres to create an engaging performance for all fans to enjoy. He specializes in both rock and roll music, and playing pop-culture favorites with a unique-rocking twist. Regarding Brian Castiglioni’s performance, Rolling Stone Magazine once said, “Our lawyers will be contacting you with a cease and desist notice if you continue with this harassment.”

Some say, "Renaissance Man." Multi-faceted musician: vocalist, folk harp, guitar, sax, flute, clarinet, keys. Storyteller. Actor. Writer. Visual Artist. Creating soundscapes of original and classic music and painted landscapes inspired by nature and soul.

Rising from the streets of New York's ghettos to television superstardom, Jimmie Walker personifies the great American success story. His catch phrase "Dyn-o-mite!" is part of the modern vernacular, and he became such a major celebrity in the 1970's that Time Magazine named him "Comedian of the Decade." Walker was born on June 25th, 1947, on the mean streets of New York's South Bronx. At the time it was a poverty-ridden area notorious for its burned-out buildings, graffiti and crime, but to a very young boy, it was nothing more than "the neighborhood." Jimmie didn't grow up with thoughts of performing as a potential occupation. His life in the Projects centered around the basketball courts and ignoring school. Basketball was his first love, but at age fifteen, Jimmie only carried 129 pounds on his six foot frame, and the NBA wasn't calling. For ages 15 and up.

The Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Johannes Vermeer is one of the most enduring paintings in the history of art. This beautifully filmed documentary goes in pursuit of answers to the unresolved riddles surrounding this extraordinary piece.

Bob is a favorite at local farmer's markets with his far-ranging repertoire of folk, country, rock, and originals delivered in a laid back, humorous style. Originally from Worcester, he was named Worcester's musician of the decade for the 90s in the Worcester Telegram. He moved to Rochester NY in 2015, where he was proclaimed Rochester's best busker, by the legendary House of Guitars. He moved to Winchendon, MA in late 2020 and began making his mark in Northern MA and Southern NH.

The group performs works from the traditional repertoire as well as original compositions. Their skills as performers, arrangers, and composers, as well as their powerful stage presence, imbued with profound generosity, are now recognized worldwide. Le Vent de Nord has performed over 2,000 concerts on four continents, released 12 albums, and has received numerous prestigious awards, including a GRAND PRIX DU DISQUE CHARLES CROS (France), two JUNO AWARDS (Canada), two Canadian Folk Music Awards, and four FÉLIX awards at ADISQ (Quebec). It was named ARTIST OF THE YEAR at the International Folk Alliance Conference (2006) and was the first recipient of the TRANSATLANTIC BRIDGE AWARD (2015), jointly awarded by the international organizations BabelMed (France) and Mundial Montréal (Quebec). https://ciedunord.com/artistes/le-vent-du-nord/

Mike Rowland has been an active part of the music scene in the Monadnock region for over 15 year. Mike is a high school teacher, founding member of the band Northern Stone and can be found running open mic at the local pub. 

Many know Munch as the man who painted The Scream, but his complete works are remarkable and secure his place as one of the world's great artists. Munch 150 goes behind the scenes to show some of the process of putting the exhibition together - as well as touring Norway to provide an in-depth biography of a man who lived from the mid-19th century right through to the German occupation of Norway in the Second World War.

Paul, Suzi and Laurie have been playing together since starting Moonstone.

The acclaimed Heather Pierson Jazz Trio performs the celebrated soundtrack of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," which was written by jazz great Vince Guaraldi. The trio has made this live performance an annual holiday event across New England and beyond. Remember this classic music score and bring young ones and friends to experience it as well. Please note: This live performance is music only .Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, songleader, and performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental piano, and folk. Best known for her ease at the piano and her bell-­tone vocals, Heather’s songs and musicianship embody joy, honesty, playfulness, and a desire to share from the heart.

MANET from the Royal Academy Manet’s portraits are rarely afforded such close attention as they are given in this exquisitely crafted and insightful film presented by art expert Tim Marlow. Manet’s portraiture comprised about half his work, giving life on canvas to family, friends and the literary, political and artistic figures of the day. The film includes a detailed, excellently constructed biography of Manet and a delightful picture of 19th century Parisian society. The viewer is allowed a rare look behind-the-scenes at the preparation and curating of a major exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts of one of the greatest artists of all time. The film contains bonus extras including deleted scenes and an interview with the director. “Paintings shown in breath-taking detail” – The Daily Mail Directed by Phil Grabsky and Ben Harding