FEATURED ARTS NH Theatre Factory Interprets The Reluctant Dragon Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo When adapting a story to the stage, the first step for NH Theatre Factory Artistic Director Joel Mercier is determining its message — or, at least, his interpretation of its message. Lost in Wonderland, which went … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS NHIA Dean Lucinda Bliss on Latest Project Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo Lucinda Bliss conceptualized her latest art project while quarantined in her Paris hotel room Nov. 14, 2015 — one day after the terrorist attack that killed 130 people and injured more than 350. At the time, … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS – * COVER STORY! * Tips To Make A Personalized Arrangement Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo Floral arrangements and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand, but you don’t have to rely on what’s packaged at the supermarket (or gift store, or flower shop) for your special someone. The … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS Classic Tale Inspires Kimball Jenkins Show Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo This winter and spring, the Kimball Jenkins School of Art turns into Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland, which kids (and adults) can see during self-led tours or its Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Series. Rachel Young curated the show, … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS Seabrook Weathervane Artist Featured on Handcrafted America Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo It’s taken Seabrook artist Don Felix a lifetime to perfect the process of making custom, one-of-a-kind copper weathervanes, which people across the country will be able to see in an upcoming episode of Handcrafted America. The … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS Get to Know the Composer with Amadeus, Concert Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo This month presents an opportunity to delve into the music and history of one of the world’s most famous composers — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Concord’s Mostly Mozart Festival is Jan. 27 through Jan. 29 and comprises … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS Push Continued For Colonial Theatre Revitalization Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo Most people involved with the Colonial Theatre block development project in downtown Laconia are locals, from the engineering consultants to the construction manager. Architects Rob Turpin and Sonya Misiaszek can see the 102-year-old theater from their office … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS Latest League Show Features Jurors’ Work Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photos The latest exhibition at the Craft Center presents an opportunity for League of New Hampshire Craftsmen jurors to put their money where their mouth is. “Setting the Standard” is on view Jan. 13 through March 24 and … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS Looking At Arts & Culture in 2016 Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Director Ginnie Lupi saw two major themes in New Hampshire’s 2016 creative scene. One was community-centric art. “A lot of what occurred this year really focused on community. Several … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS NH Art Educator of The Year On Art & Teaching Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo Mary Ann Lessard’s classroom at Iber Holmes Gove Middle School in Raymond was bustling with activity one recent Tuesday afternoon — members of her after-school art club were working on oil paintings, some … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS Kay & Bill St. Onge Busy In The Workshop This Season Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo Kay and Bill St. Onge met in 2006 while waiting for a table at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Bedford. Both were widowed in 2004 and there alone that day. “My daughter had … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS What To Give The Artist or Art Lover In Your Life Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo Most people can’t get the artists in their lives Hamilton tickets or Paris trips to see the Mona Lisa in the Louvre Museum — but a Mona Lisa pillowcase? Totally doable. We … [Read more…]