Artists and authors talk about their latest comic books and more
New Hampshire comics creators have faced plenty of challenges in the past year, like publishers and distributors shutting down, comic conventions being canceled and collaborative processes taking longer than usual. But more time at home has meant more time Continue reading “The continuing adventures of NH’s comic creators”
A look back at what’s happened in art galleries, theaters and other cultural spots since the Hippo started
A lot has happened in the local arts scene since the Hippo launched 20 years ago — the Palace Theatre in Manchester went from bankrupt to thriving, comic books and gaming became Continue reading “Two decades of arts and culture”
NH comics artist tells the stories of migrant farmworkers
Henniker comic artist Marek Bennett is one of 15 New England comic artists contributing to The Most Costly Journey, a nonfiction comics anthology from the Vermont Folklife Center, set for release in February and available online now.
The comics depict Continue reading “Meet the neighbors”
How locally-owned movie theaters are weathering 2020
With Covid-related capacity restrictions and a scarcity of big new movie releases, movie theaters are struggling to cover their operating costs and some haven’t been able to open at all.
Among the big chains, area Regal theaters are temporarily closed and the AMC Continue reading “At the movies”
ArtWalk and Writers’ Conference to be held virtually
While many of the fall’s large annual arts events have been canceled, some, like Nashua Continue reading “What’s going on(line)”
Artists reflect on their possessions in new exhibit
The newest exhibit at Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen, “Possessed,” explores just that: the things we possess, and the things that possess us.
Six artists tell stories of their own relationships with possessions — both physical and conceptual — through calligraphy, painting, photography, Continue reading “A sense of belongings”
A look at how this fall is shaping up for arts and entertainment
Fall events are happening.
Though this year’s guide to arts and entertainment is smaller, theaters are presenting shows, galleries have exhibits, bands are performing and local food is being celebrated. (At least, that’s the way the schedule Continue reading “Fall Guide”
Watch artists at work, hunt clay monsters and browse a bazaar, plus more in-person arts events
It’s been a trying year for the art world. Galleries and theaters have been closed, art shows and festivals have been canceled and artist collaborations have been forced to go remote or stop altogether. Continue reading “Find art outdoors”
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