Jazz Brunch and Art Show Auction to Take Place Today

The event will start at 11 a.m.

Jazz Brunch and Art Show Promises to be a Good Time

Windham Endowment for Community Advancement invites all.

A tasty brunch buffet, smooth jazz and fine art all add up to a delightful event hosted by The Windham Endowment for Community Advancement today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Windham High School. “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Diane Carpenter, president of the organization. “We have added some different things this year.” The second annual Jazz Brunch and Art Show Auction will also coincide with the school districts student art show with pieces from students in grades kindergarten through grade 12 on display in the high school’s foyer. Gourmet Bites of Salem is catering the event and there will be live entertainment provided by the Windham Actors Guild and the talented musicians of Windham High. Local fine artists will be displaying …

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Don't Miss Art Fest at the Currier Museum!

Get your art on and and prepare for what will surely be some good times this weekend.

1. Art! The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester is hosting their ART Fest on Saturday, May. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Don’t miss this second annual Art Fest, which will focus on the handmade. The weekend will feature local artisans, art activities for all ages, and craft demonstrations. Abigail Anne Newbold, the artist behind the special exhibition Crafting Settlement, will demonstrate her artistic process and answer visitors’ questions. Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday with Jazz Brunch and purchase tickets to take mom on the Garden Tour at the Zimmerman House. Free with museum admission. 2. A night of music! The Granite State Symphony Orchestra: Spring Pops & Silent Auction is on for Saturday, May. 11 from 7-10:30 p.m. A festive evening …

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Two Upcoming Productions Feature Local Dancers

Students from Windham and Londonderry are expected to participate.

Some very talented students from the Londonderry Dance Academy, many from Windham and Londonderry, will be performing in two very different programs this weekend. “A Child’s View of the Holocaust” will be performed once again by the New England Dance ensemble for Londonderry Middle School Friday, May 3, and again at 7:30 p.m. at the Londonderry Dance Academy at 21 Buttrick Road for the public.  “A Child’s View of the Holocaust” is an original drama ballet choreographed in 1990 by LDA’s Artistic Director Barbara Mullen. The production recognizes the atrocities that occurred toward Jews at the hands of the Nazi party in Germany between 1939 and 1945. A touring group of 25 highly trained NEDE company members present this 40-minute production …

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Ralphie May Bringing the Laughs, and Four Other Events

Laugh and have a good time at one or more of these great New Hampshire events.

1. GET READY TO LAUGH! Ralphie May and Drew Lynch will bring their unique styles of comedy to Concord on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Ralphie May was voted one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2008, and has filmed a record-setting three separate 1-hour Comedy Central Specials in the past three years. Opening for Ralphie is Drew Lynch, an eager young actor who, at age 20, got hit in the throat with a softball, turning his trademark snappy patter into stuttering. This life changing injury sparked a passion for writing and performing stand-up comedy, bringing to life the social hardships of dealing with a newly-developed speech impediment. Drew is on a mission to make you laugh. 2. WE GO TOGETHER! The Palace Theatre will present their …

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Air Supply Would LOVE to See You at Palace Theatre

Get romantic this weekend, or just have some good times at these New Hampshire events.

1. Refill on love: Air Supply will be performing at The Palace Theatre in Manchester on Friday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Still inspiring waves of romantic frenzy across the globe three decades after their debut hit single “Lost In Love,” Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply have been caught in a joyfully frenzied musical whirlwind these past few years, keeping a diverse international schedule that includes the U.S., The Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Israel, Brazil and even Vietnam. Nothing wrong with conquering hearts across the planet with classic hits like “All Out Of Love,” “The One That You Love” and “Making Love Out of Nothing At All.” 2. Art: Continuing the Tradition Fine Craft Exhibition is available…

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Love The Great Outdoors? This Expo is For You!

There are good times happening all around you! Let Patch show you the way...

1. Lovin' the outdoors! The Southern NH Outdoor Recreation Expo will take place on Saturday, Apr. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hampshire Hills in Milford. The expo will feature speaker and demos through the day. Learn about black bears in New Hampshire, catch a horse vaulting demonstration, get on the GeoCaching trend and more! See what else is in store... 2. Impossible!  Tomas Kubinek, "certified lunatic and master of the impossible," will perform at the Dana Center in Manchester on Friday, Apr. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tomas Kubinek kicks performance art into super drive with verbal acrobatics, physical poetry and sheer cosmic silliness that has delighted audiences worldwide. Bring the whole family and hold on to your hats for the comic ride of …

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Cassedy Weighs in on Teacher of the Year Nomination

He is one of 36 educators up for the award.

Windham High School Dean of Arts Jared Cassedy was completely taken by surprise when he received a letter telling him he had been nominated for 2014 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. But the Salem native is quick to acknowledge the source of his success when he explained what the nomination means to him. "The most exciting part about this nomination is that it's a showcase of what my students have done and accomplished over these past years," said Cassedy. Those achievements included a trip last week to the WorldStrides Heritage Performance Festival of Gold in Chicago, where the WHS concert band netted top honors. A similar Heritage Festival trip took place last year in New York City. "In terms of what the program has truly provided …

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Windham High School Band Nets Top Honors in Chicago

A total of 60 kids made the trip to Orchestra Hall at the Chicago Symphony Center.

The Orchestra Hall at the Chicago Symphony Center was the backdrop of a major milestone for the Windham High School concert band Monday morning as the students took home top honors at a national festival. At the WorldStrides Heritage Performance Festival of Gold, the group finished as the top scoring concert band out of a field of four. The victory came by a single point. "To receive the highest score out of these ensembles means the absolute world as there are a multitude of extremely talented organizations performing in this festival," said Band Director Jared Cassedy. "When it comes down to it, it's really about the students. They are the reason why we are able to have and achieves experiences like this.  To see them succeed and really …

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WHS Theater Company on Stage with 'Cinderella'

The production will take place from March 15-17.

The well-loved story of “Cinderella” will be on stage in a musical production with music by Richard Rodgers, and story and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Windham High School Theater Company will present the fully staged production with a live orchestra Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. “We have a cast of 20 which includes the major and minor rolls, townspeople and dancers,” said Tess McKinley, and English and drama teacher at Windham High who is directing the play. Taia Tieland will play the role of Cinderella. Her Prince Charming is played by Patrick Stap and her Godmother is played by Jessica MacKimm. The cast has been rehearsing four days a week since auditions that took place after the …

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