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June 2023
John Gorka- Peterborough Folk Music
Rolling Stone said John Gorka is "the preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement." Gorka has released eleven critically acclaimed albums since his days singing in a neighborhood coffeehouse in the 1970s. Many well known artists have recorded and/or performed John Gorka songs, including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Mary Black and Maura O’Connell. John has graced the stage of Austin City Limits, Mountain Stage, and etown. The Monadnock Center is pleased to be the host venue for this…
Find out more »Pastel Society of NH Members Exhibition Opening Celebration
See the luminous work of 40+ artists at the Pastel Society of NH 18th Annual Members Exhibition opening Saturday, June 3 at the Monadnock Center. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. with the awards presentation. This year's judge is Thomas Bailey, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of America and Masters Circle Member of the International Pastel Society. At noon, four master pastelists will present a 'Paint Around' when each artist works on a painting for 15 minutes, then moves…
Find out more »Pastel Demonstration with Maryann Mullet
See the versatile and luminous pastel medium up close and personal with master pastelist Maryann Mullet. Observe her work on sanded paper with pastel and pastel pencil and ask questions about the process. The demonstration will take place in Bass Hall, the setting for the 18th Annual Pastel Society of NH Member's Exhibition. Guests will enjoy seeing over 40 works from some of the best pastel painters in New England. Maryann Mullet has the designation master pastelist from the Pastel…
Find out more »Lunch and Learn: The Peterborough Hospital
Before the Peterborough Hospital opened its doors in June of 1923, people needing hospital care had to travel to Keene or Nashua often over rough roads and through bad weather. At this Lunch & Learn program, we will examine the community efforts and generous gifts that led to the establishment of today’s Monadnock Community Hospital. We will also look at the role of the 1918 Flu Pandemic in the founding of hospital. Lunch & Learn programs begin at noon with…
Find out more »Peterborough 100 Years Ago Walking Tour
100 years ago, downtown Peterborough was a bustling mill village on the verge of big changes! See the ways the town has changed since 1923 and the places that remain the same. Step back to 1923 on this walking tour through Peterborough's downtown and learn about the people and businesses that shaped the town. The 100 Years Ago tour will take approximately 90 minutes and will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe thunderstorms, the tour will…
Find out more »Community Conversations: Time to Let Our Town Cook?
Is our region fertile ground for a new community resource- A shared commercial kitchen that can be used by small scale food processors, entrepreneurs, and educators? We will discuss what such a model looks like and the opportunities and challenges for bringing this model to Peterborough. Moderated by Jonah Wheeler. Featured presenters are Roy Schlieben, Director of MAXT Makerspace, Ciaran Nagel of Foundation Kitchen, and Tabatha Young, a local food entrepreneur. Community Conversations are designed to explore issues…
Find out more »Cold Chocolate- Music in Bass Hall
Cold Chocolate returns to Bass Hall for a show on Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar, Ariel Bernstein on percussion, and backed by some of the root's music scene's finest players, this group from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, and with a focus…
Find out more »July 2023
97th Annual Independence Day Ceremony
Mark the nation's independence with a ceremony going back to 1926! Join us for the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence and flag raising on July 4. This year's speaker is New Hampshire State Representative Jonah Wheeler. Wheeler was born and raised in Peterborough and elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives at the age of 19. He is among the youngest state legislators in the United States. The program is free and all are welcome. The annual…
Find out more »Nora Unwin Exhibition Gallery Talk
Join exhibition curator Michelle Stahl for a gallery talk exploring the artwork of artist, engraver, illustrator and teacher Nora S. Unwin (1907-1982). The talk will take visitors through two galleries displaying Unwin's work from her days as an art student in London to the abstract compositions of her late career. The retrospective exhibition features more than 80 works from the Nora S. Unwin Collection. Nora S. Unwin was an important wood engraver in the 20th century with works held by…
Find out more »14th Annual Fairy House Day
Join us for day of magic and imagination when the wee fairy folk return to the Monadnock Center for our 14th annual Fairy House Day! Children of all ages can explore the center’s grounds to discover fairy houses, fairy doors, and magical places. Wear your best fairy finery and join us for a summer’s day exploring the world of fairies. Natural materials will be available to build your own fairy house on the grounds. Blow bubbles and enjoy some magical…
Find out more »West Peterborough Walking Tour
Join us for the West Peterborough Walking Tour. We will look at the evolution of this mill village and discuss the buildings, people, and businesses that shaped ‘the West’ from the early 19th century to the present. On the walk, we will see Peterborough's only documented Underground Railroad site and learn about the abolitionist movement in the local area. We will share the stories of two men who came to Peterborough, one in the 1820s and the other in the…
Find out more »Nora Unwin Exhibition Gallery Talk
Join exhibition curator Michelle Stahl for a gallery talk exploring the artwork of artist, engraver, illustrator and teacher Nora S. Unwin (1907-1982). The talk will take visitors through two galleries displaying Unwin's work from her days as an art student in London to the abstract compositions of her late career. The retrospective exhibition features more than 80 works from the Nora S. Unwin Collection. Nora S. Unwin was an important wood engraver in the 20th century with works held by…
Find out more »August 2023
Nora Unwin Exhibition Gallery Talk
Join us for a curator-led gallery talk exploring the artwork of artist, engraver, illustrator and teacher Nora S. Unwin (1907-1982). The talk will take visitors through two galleries displaying Unwin’s work from her days as an art student in London to the abstract compositions of her late career. The retrospective exhibition features more than 80 works from the Nora S. Unwin Collection. Admission is free, donations encouraged. Accessibility Note: The Nora Unwin Exhibition is located on the first floor…
Find out more »Smith’s Village Walking Tour: Peterborough 200 Years Ago
Step back 200 years to the days of Smith's Village in downtown Peterborough. In the early 19th century, Samuel Smith built a large mill in downtown and ushered in the Industrial age to this small New England town. Smith's factory would be the first of many mills, shops, and businesses in the mill village known as Smith's Village or Smithville. On this walking tour, we will learn about the businessmen and workers who built a thriving mill center and uncover…
Find out more »Nora Unwin Exhibition Gallery Talk
Join us for a curator-led gallery talk exploring the artwork of artist, engraver, illustrator and teacher Nora S. Unwin (1907-1982). The talk will take visitors through two galleries displaying Unwin’s work from her days as an art student in London to the abstract compositions of her late career. The retrospective exhibition features more than 80 works from the Nora S. Unwin Collection. Admission is free, donations encouraged. Accessibility Note: The Nora Unwin Exhibition is located on the first floor…
Find out more »September 2023
Nora Unwin Exhibition Gallery Talk
Join us for a curator-led gallery talk exploring the artwork of artist, engraver, illustrator and teacher Nora S. Unwin (1907-1982). The talk will take visitors through two galleries displaying Unwin’s work from her days as an art student in London to the abstract compositions of her late career. The retrospective exhibition features more than 80 works from the Nora S. Unwin Collection. Admission is free, donations encouraged. Accessibility Note: The Nora Unwin Exhibition is located on the first floor…
Find out more »The Woman Who Dares: 121st Annual Meeting
Jennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares is the special presentation for the Monadnock Center's 121st Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 14 at 7 p.m. Jennie Powers took a stand against social vices in New Hampshire and Vermont in the early twentieth century. She was a humane society agent in Keene from 1903-1936 and one of the first humane society agents to become a deputy sheriff in New Hampshire. Jennie was known across the country as "The Woman Who Dares" cited…
Find out more »Village Cemetery Tour
Visit the historic Village Cemetery in Peterborough for a guided tour of this Victorian burying ground on Saturday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. Through the life stories of Peterborough’s 19th century citizens, guests will learn about the town and what life was like in the 1800s. 'Meet' businessmen, an abolitionist, a town historian, and twin sisters who spent their lives working side by side in the town's textile mills. The tour will also explore gravestone symbolism and Victorian mourning practices.…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn: Tales from the One-Room Schoolhouse
Get into the swing of back-to-school time at our September Lunch & Learn, Tales from the One-Room Schoolhouse. This talk will look at the history of one-room schoolhouses in the Monadnock region, how public education developed in New Hampshire and the ways the days of the one-room schoolhouse continue to shape education in the state today. Along the way, we will share some schoolhouse tales found in local histories. After the program, the Monadnock Center's District #8 Schoolhouse will be…
Find out more »Nora Unwin Gallery Talk- Closing Day of Exhibition
Join us on the last day of the Nora Unwin Retrospective Exhibition for a curator-led gallery talk exploring the artwork of artist, engraver, illustrator and teacher Nora S. Unwin (1907-1982). The talk will take visitors through two galleries displaying Unwin’s work from her days as an art student in London to the abstract compositions of her late career. The retrospective exhibition features more than 80 works from the Nora S. Unwin Collection. Admission is free, donations encouraged. Accessibility Note:…
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