The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities
• NH Phil returns, virtually: The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra will present a virtual livestreamed concert on Sunday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m. “A romantic Valentine’s Day concert, featuring our wonderful string section, will transport you to a different world, offering you a break from the stress of pandemics and discord,” executive director Toni DeGennaro said in a press release. “We all need to share the beauty of music again. We miss performing for you.” Tickets are free, and donations are appreciated. Visit nhphil.org or call 647-6476.
• Scenes of the seasons: The New Hampshire Art Association has an exhibition, “The View Through My Eyes,” featuring the work of pastel artist Chris Reid, on view at the gallery in the Concord Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center (49 S. Main St.) now through March 18. Reid’s pastels depict nature scenes from the four seasons, like emerging flowers and plants in the spring; gardens, farms and greenery in the summer; harvest landscapes and the changinging colors of leaves in the fall; and the natural shapes formed by ice and snow in the winter. “My work is a conversation with nature,” Reid said in a press release. “My paintings are more than simple depictions of place. Rather, they invite a choreographed dance of the eyes, where the viewer is invited to look deep into the depths of the work and see the subject’s spirit and life-force.” Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit nhartassociation.org or call 431-4230.
• Movie theater intermission: Cinemagicmovie theaters, which has New Hampshire locations in Merrimack, Hooksett and Portsmouth, announced in a press release that it has temporarily closed. “This is just an intermission and we look forward to serving our community again in spring,” the release said. Visit cinemagicmovies.com.
• Virtual variety show: The New Hampshire Theatre Project of Portsmouth will present its quarterly “Tiny Mayhem” event virtually on Friday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. The event will showcase 21 artists in eight acts including three new short plays: Something Gold, a drama by Terry Farish, A Couple Of Lab Rats, a comedy by Bretton Reis, and Key, an excerpt of a sci-fi thriller by Catherine Stewart. Other acts will feature dance, music, visual art and experimental performance. Tickets cost $20 per household. Call 431-6644 or visit nhtheatreproject.org.
Art
Call for Art
• NHAA SPRING JURYING The New Hampshire Art Association accepts new members. Jurying takes place on Mon., March 22. For a prospectus and application form, visit nhartassociation.org and click on “Become a Member.” Applications and application fee payment are due by Thurs., March 18, and can be submitted online or in person at the NHAA headquarters (136 State St., Portsmouth). Instructions for dropping off and picking up artwork will be emailed after an application and payment is received. Call 431-4230.
Classes
• ART CLASSES In-person art classes for all levels and two-dimensional media. held with small groups of two to five students. Private classes are also available. Diane Crespo Fine Art Gallery (32 Hanover St., Manchester). Students are asked to wear masks in the gallery. Tuition costs $20 per group class and $28 per private class, with payment due at the beginning of the class. Call 493-1677 or visit dianecrespofineart.com.
Exhibits
• “BRAVE NEW WORLD: RESILIENCE IN THE TIME OF COVID” Outdoor public art display features paintings by 80 students from the Nashua School District that convey a message of hope and resilience amid the challenges of Covid-19. Amherst Elementary School (71 Amherst St., Nashua). On display now through Feb. 14. Visit sites.google.com/nsd42.net/bravenewworld/home.
• “LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT I LOVE” Love-themed art exhibit by the Seacoast Artist Association. On view now through February in the windows at the gallery (130 Water St., Exeter) and inside by appointment and open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Valentine’s Day gift-buying. Visit seacoastartist.org or call 778-8856.
• GALLERY ART A new collection of art by more than 20 area artists on display now in-person and online. Creative Ventures Gallery (411 Nashua St., Milford). Call 672-2500 or visit creativeventuresfineart.com.
Theater
Shows
• CAT TAIL CABARET featuring DJ Esthera and performances by The Painted Ladies at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage (16 S. Main St. Concord, banknhstage.com) Sat., Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. The venue will be transformed into a swanky jazz and cabaret nightclub with live music, a DJ, dancing and a variety of acts throughout the evening, according to the website. Tickets cost $34 general admission and $65 VIP in advance or $50 general admission and $65 VIP at the door (VIP includes two drink tickets and balcony access).