A roundup of Seacoast entertainment for the weekend of Aug. 25.
Art
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These are somber times in our nation, but we can unite against the gloom by supporting local arts and causes. Here are some of the most notable events coming up over the weekend.
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It’s midsummer, and outdoor art, outdoor music, outdoor storytelling, and outdoor theater are all on the itinerary this weekend. Learn about some of the highlights here.
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Rock opera, disc golf, and clay beasties are among the spoils of summer on the Seacoast. Check out some of this weekend’s highlights below. Jesus...
Open Doors: Elizabeth DeJure Wood
Photographer Anna Solo takes us inside the home studio of a Portsmouth illustrator dedicated to human and animal rights.
Open Doors: Robert Wheeler
Inside the ‘sacred space’ of a local author’s home studio in New Castle.
Photo contest: winter winners
The Sound’s sister site, PortsmouthNH.com, has announced the winners of its Winter Photo Contest. Two of the images capture tranquil sunset scenes, while the other shows an intrepid surfer braving harsh winter conditions.
Photo contest winners
The Sound’s sister site, PortsmouthNH.com, announced the winners of its Fall Photo Contest this morning, awarding three striking images that capture outdoor scenes on the...
Top five things to do
Our roundup of weekend entertainment on the Seacoast includes food, art, music, and celebration — and not all of it is tied to the holidays.
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For the next three weeks, Seacoast entertainment will be dominated by the holidays. Don’t fight it; just pour some rum in your eggnog and ease into the festive spirit. Here are some ways to enjoy the season.
Spirit animal
“Kenley Darling: A Winter Migration,” featuring 108 cut butterfly drawings, opens at Nahcotta in Portsmouth on Friday. The local artist talks about her fondness for butterflies and the connections between art, nature, and the spirit.
Open invitation
There are so many fun ways to appreciate local art around the Seacoast this weekend, including opening receptions and open studios at area galleries. Here's a roundup of some of the highlights.
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Halloween is Monday, and trick-or-treating in most communities is this weekend. But there are, in fact, some non-Halloween events coming up that are worthy of mention too. Here are some highlights.
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The weekend weather forecast looks pretty dreary, but the entertainment forecast is bright and cheery, filled with music, art, and comedy. Check out some of the highlights, including the Black New England Conference.
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The weekend is mere hours away. You can make it. And when you do, you’ll have numerous options for entertainment, including great music, theater, and art events. Here’s a roundup of highlights.
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A motorcycle show, a punk-rock show, a cabaret show. Artwork and apples. These are among the diverse options for entertainment coming up this weekend. Prepare your itinerary now.
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It’s going to be a big weekend on the Seacoast. Among the highlights are a film festival, a music and art fest, an exhibition with 60-plus artists, a new show at the Rep, and a 10-year anniversary shindig for Portsmouth Public Library.
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As usual, the Seacoast boasts numerous options for live music, theater, visual arts, food, and more this weekend. Here are a few of the highlights.
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Labor Day Weekend is expected to bring a record number of visitors to New Hampshire. But there are enough cool events happening for everyone to have a good time. Here are some of the most notable upcoming happenings.
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It’s the last weekend of August, and as usual, there are plenty of music, theater, and art events coming up around the Seacoast. Here’s a handful of the highlights taking place between now and Sunday.
Rochester plans new arts center
The Rochester Performance & Arts Center will house a live performance space, art gallery, recording studios, classrooms, rehearsal space, and more, all in the heart of downtown Rochester.
Portraying Portsmouth for 25 years
Local artist Don Gorvett, owner of Piscataqua Fine Arts in Portsmouth and Black Bear Fine Art in Ogunquit, is celebrating 25 years of art with an exhibit at Strawbery Banke Museum. Gorvett describes his process and inspirations for capturing Portsmouth scenes in woodcut prints and drawings.
On scene: 3S Artspace’s first juried art show
Take a photo tour of On the Map, the first juried art exhibition at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, during the opening reception on Aug. 6.
Artist occupies historic site
Regional sculptor Amanda Sisk, the first-ever artist-in-residence at the historic Governor John Langdon House in Portsmouth, talks about her plans for historically-inspired art.
Two locals share “pretty good” art
Local painters Bill Paarlberg and Ken Fellows, who have a joint show opening this weekend at the Kittery Art Association, describe their work with watercolors.