VIRTUAL EVENT

IT HAPPENED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE: BLACK HISTORY IN THE GRANITE STATE

WHEN: 2 – 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28

WHAT: Panelists will recount the tale of Black Revolutionary War soldier Jude Hall of Exeter and firsthand stories about the Civil Rights Movement in New Hampshire, including the Reverse Freedom rides of 1962 to our state. The event is part of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire’s Claiming Our Place: Blacks in “White Spaces” series.

COST: Free, registration required

CONTACT: blackheritagetrailnh.org/tea-talks

VIRTUAL EVENT

THE FUTURE OF LATINX POLITICS

WHEN: 4 – 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 1

WHAT: Dartmouth professor Matt Garcia and guests will discuss how Latinx have influenced electoral politics and why they remain a critical population for the future of both the Democratic and Republican parties.

COST: Free

CONTACT: news.dartmouth.edu/events

VIRTUAL LECTURE

LAND INEQUALITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WEST

WHEN: 12:30 – 1:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 2

WHAT: Postdoctoral fellow Cory Smith will share details of his project, which combines history with the political economy of land to understand the development of the American West.

COST: Free

CONTACT: news.dartmouth.edu/events

VIRTUAL EVENT

THE POWER OF PLACE: MARTHA’S VINEYARD AND THE GROWTH OF THE BLACK ELITE

WHEN: 2 – 4 p.m., Sunday, March 7

WHAT: Panelists will share the history and personal stories of the growth of the Black Elite on the Vineyard and how this upwardly mobile Black community recast the borders of white spaces. The event is part of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire’s Claiming Our Place: Blacks in “White Spaces” series.

COST: Free, registration required

CONTACT: blackheritagetrailnh.org/tea-talks

IN-PERSON ACTIVITY

ICE CASTLE

WHEN: Open February through March, weather pending

WHERE: North Woodstock

WHAT: The ice castle in North Woodstock is an unforgettable winter creation that brings fairytales to life. The structure is built entirely by hand using hundreds of thousands of icicles grown by professional artists. The castle includes breathtaking LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, carved ice tunnels, slides and fountains.

COST: $20 - $25 adults; $15 - $20 children

CONTACT: icecastles.com

VIRTUAL EVENT

HR TECH TALK: NEW APPROACHES TO HR TECHNOLOGY AND POTENTIAL PITFALLS TO AVOID

WHEN: 8:15 – 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 10

WHAT: Tracie Sponenberg, HR at the Granite Group — one of the top 50 plumbing and heating distributors in the country — will speak as part of the NH Tech Alliance and Sheehan’s HR Exchange’s webinar series.

COST: Free, registration required

CONTACT: events@sheehan.com or 603-627-8105

VIRTUAL EVENT

RESILIENT NH

WHEN: 3 – 5 p.m., Thursday, March 11

WHAT: Mark Butler, market president of Cigna; Victoria Arlen, founder of Victoria’s Victory Foundation; JerriAnne Boggis, executive director of Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire; Steve Duprey, president of The Duprey Companies; and John Broderick, senior director of external affairs at Dartmouth-Hitchcock will share their resilience strategies during challenging times.

COST: Free, registration required

CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/resilient-nh

VIRTUAL EVENT

GLASS WORKER AARON SLATER PRESENTS FLAMEWORKING PIECES

WHEN: 1 – 2 p.m. and 3 – 4 p.m., Saturday, March 20

WHAT: Dracut Arts hosts self-taught glass artist Aaron Slater, who is in spired by his time in the woods of New Hampshire and exploring the tropical coral reefs of Mexico.

COST: Free, registration required

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

VIRTUAL EVENT

POET PATRICE PINETTE READS AND DISCUSSES HER WORK

WHEN: 2 – 3 p.m., Saturday, March 20

WHAT: Dracut Arts hosts Patrice Pinette, who brings the love of literature and writing to Antioch University New England’s master’s in education program and to adult learners of English in New Hampshire Humanities’ Connections Program.

COST: Free, registration required

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

VIRTUAL EVENT

11TH ANNUAL WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

WHEN: Begins Friday, March 26

WHAT: The New Hampshire Rivers Council is bringing one of the largest environmental film festivals via interactive live stream and (up to five days of) video-on-demand on March 26, 2021. The Festival offers a way for viewers to get energized and empowered to work in the community and get involved in the Council’s initiatives and other projects. Ticket prices include oneyear membership for non-members.

COST: $15 - $20

CONTACT: Search Eventbrite or Michele L. Tremblay at ContactUs@NHRivers.org or 603-796-2615

VIRTUAL WEBINAR

MAKING SENSE OF EMPLOYMENT RESEARCH

WHEN: Noon – 1 p.m., Monday, March 29

WHAT: Debra L. Brucker, MPA, Ph.D., a research associate professor at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability, presents research findings about employment for people with mental illness and mental health conditions in a clear and relevant way, even for those who know little or nothing about such research.

COST: Free, registration required

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

VIRTUAL EVENT

STATE OF THE STATE WITH GOVERNOR CHRIS SUNUNU

WHEN: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 31

WHAT: Governor Chris Sununu will join Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce CEO Mike Skelton for an address on the State of the State where audience members will be able to ask questions during an exclusive Q&A session.

COST: Free for members; $10 non-members

CONTACT: business.manchester-chamber.org/events

VIRTUAL EVENT

2021 BOB AWARDS

WHEN: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 1

WHAT: Celebrate winners in more than 90 business-to-business categories, voted by our readers. This year, it’s all business on top and party on the bottom as the celebration moves online where guests will power network with business leaders from across the state while partaking in party boxes, watch parties, trivia, prizes and more!

COST: Free, first 100 registrants will be mailed a bonus, party box

CONTACT: bobawardsnh.com

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