Archives: July 2011

Recycled Percussion

New Hampshire’s high-energy “junk rock” band Recycled Percussion is coming back to the Granite State to put on a special show at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, home of the Fisher Cats in Manchester’s Millyard.The “Bringin’ Vegas Back” Summer Spectacular will be followed by a fireworks display put on by Atlas Fireworks.Recycled Percussion, led by the “world’s fastest drummer” Justin Spencer,…

“On Golden Pond” at the Little Church Theater

For the first time, Academy Award-winning screenwriter Ernest Thompson directs the play that began his career, 33 years ago.With a stellar cast and in the perfect venue, tucked in the region that inspired the story, this production brings “On Golden Pond,” one of the most beloved plays of all time, full circle.In honor of the event, new music featuring Carly…

Seth Meyers

New Hampshire’s own Seth Meyers will perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom.The NH-born comedian got his start with the comedy group Boom Chicago, which took him around the world to places like London, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Singapore and more.During a performance at the Chicago Improv Festival, he came to the attention of “Saturday Night Live” producers and was soon hired…

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Is there a better play than Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to see performed outside on a warm summer evening? Possibly, but this classic comedy of passion, love and fairy magic has to be high up on the list.Advice To The Players, one of New Hampshire’s many talented groups of summer thespians, will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the…

The Circus Is In Town!

Many folks who work in downtown Manchester saw the circus train being unloaded throughout the day on Wednesday – the Greatest Show On Earth is town. We brought the kids to opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the Verizon Wireless Arena Thursday night. It was their first time at a big, full-scale circus, and…

“The Wizard of Oz”

See the classic movie come to life as a part of the annual Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth.This magical production, based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, is presented in partnership with the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and will prove to sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas.Dorothy, Toto…