NEW EXHIBIT
FASHION FORWARD: AFRICANA STYLE CONNECTING THREADS OF AFRICAN FASHION THROUGH TIME AND PLACE
WHERE: Seacoast African American Cultural Center, 10 Middle St., Portsmouth
WHAT: Tariq Zaidi’s photos of the sapeurs of the Congo is being paired with never before shown pieces from the SAACC’s own Gustin Collection of 1930s Liberian fashion.
COST: $5 – $10
CONTACT: Search Eventbrite
WEBINAR
NEW ENGLAND LIGHTHOUSES AND THE PEOPLE WHO KEPT THEM
WHEN: 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 22
WHAT: Organized by Manchester City Library and New Hampshire Humanities, Jeremy D’Entremont, president and historian for the American Lighthouse Foundation, will share colorful and dramatic stories of lighthouse keepers and their families. The presentation is illustrated with historic and recent photographs, as well as audio and video clips.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite or contact Caitlin at 603-624-6550 x3320 or cdionne@manchesternh.gov
WEBINAR
AN EVENING WITH STACEY ABRAMS
WHEN: 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 22
WHAT: Picador, Gibson’s and other indie bookstores are hosting a virtual discussion with Stacey Abrams to discuss her New York Times bestseller “Our Time is Now.” She will be joined by Cari Champion on June 22 at 7 PM EST on Zoom Webinar to discuss the urgency of ending voter suppression and how we can empower citizens to use their power to shape the future. The conversation will be followed by moderated audience Q&A.
COST: $0 – $22
CONTACT: Search Eventbrite
VIRTUAL SESSION
VIRTUAL CASA NH VOLUNTEER INFO SESSIONS
WHEN: 12:30
– 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 23 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 30
5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 7 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 21
WHAT: Learn
more about volunteering as a court appointed child advocate and get
your questions answered. You could make the difference in a child’s
life.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: casanh.org/virtual-info-sessions
WEBINAR
LEADERSHIP 2021
WHEN: 11 a.m. – noon, Thursday, June 24
WHAT: Hear
from New Hampshire business leaders about the challenges they faced and
the choices they made to keep their teams’ morale high and businesses
moving forward during a period of unprecedented challenge. Speakers
include Michael Noonan of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., Lisa Carter-Knight
of Drinkwater Productions Marketing and Tom Raffio of Northeast Delta
Dental.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/leadership-2021
VIRTUAL AWARDS
2021 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
WHEN: 7 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 24
WHAT: Presented
by Elliot Health System, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
will honor Anna Thomas, Manchester’s director of public health. Tune in
via a live stream on YouTube and Facebook for a halfhour program with
special guests and an exclusive interview with Anna.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
COMMUNITY
BEACH & BREW FEST
WHEN: 1 – 6 p.m., Saturday, June 26
WHERE: Hampton Beach State Park, Rte 1A, Hampton
WHAT: Hosted
by Smuttynose Brewing Company, enjoy a day outside with great beer from
a variety of breweries as well as delicious food and live music.
COST: $15 - $45. Search Eventbrite
COMMUNITY
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK CONCERT
WHEN: 7 – 8 p.m., Saturday, June 26
WHERE: Stark Park Bandstand, 550 River Road, Manchester
WHAT: The
Manchester Choral Society presents The Great American Song Book. Hear
the sounds of Porter, Ellington, Gershwin, Berlin and more with familiar
favorites such as “Blue Skies,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Don’t Get Around
Much Anymore,” “Embraceable You,” “Singin’ In the Rain,” “Night and
Day,” and “Begin the Beguine.”
COST: Free, donations accepted
CONTACT: mcsnh.org
COMMUNITY
BREWERY COMEDY TOUR (OUTDOORS) AT NASHUA MILLYARD
WHEN: 8 – 9:30 p.m., Saturday, June 26
WHERE: 25 East Otterson Street, Nashua
WHAT: Herron Entertainment hosts a nationwide tour of standup comedians. Enjoy beer outside with laughs in Nashua’s Millyard.
COST: $13
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
VIRTUAL SESSION
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION’S GRANT PROGRAM TRAINING
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 29
WHAT: Join
this interactive, half-day overview of the National Science
Foundation’s (NSF) grant programs. In addition to up-to-date information
on the SBIR/STTR programs, participants will take a deep dive into the
NSF grant mechanisms, review how to navigate the NSF website and
research projects qualities that would be considered Basic vs
Translational, how to use web tools and how to avoid common pitfalls.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org/event
OPENING EXHIBIT
GHOST ARMY: COMBAT CON ARTISTS OF WWII
WHEN: Opening Thursday, July 1
WHERE: Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main Street, Keene
WHAT: Learn
about the true history of a secret U.S. Army unit of 1,100 troops that
operated in the final stages of World War II in the fight against German
troops in various parts of Europe. They used a combination of visual,
sonic and radio deception to convince the enemy of the presence of
specific Army units that were in fact operating elsewhere.
COST: $7 adults, children under 18 are free
CONTACT: hsccnh.org
FOR
A COMPLETE LIST OF FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS, PARADES AND INDEPENDENCE
DAY CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE STATE, VISIT
NHMAGAZINE.COM/NH-FOURTH-OF-JULY-EVENTS
VIRTUAL NETWORKING
TALKING SHOP
WHEN: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 14
WHAT: The
Portsmouth Chamber’s new monthly meet up group for local retailers in
the Portsmouth area will focus on collaboration between retail
businesses and enhancing their skills as a business leader.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events
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