Granite State Stuff

12 Photographers Selected for Currier Photo Slam

Recently, the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH, offered the opportunity for photographers to compete to have their works displayed at the museum and to participate in a "Photo Slam." After reviewing nearly one hundred entries, event curator Read More...

Posted Wednesday, October 21, 2009 9:12 AM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, Photo Slam, Photography, Brett Weston

Brett Weston: Out of the Shadow

Brett Weston (1911-1993) was considered by many to be brilliant, visionary, prodigious, and among the most important photographers of the twentieth century. Yet, his achievements have often been overshadowed by those of his renowned father, Edward. In Read More...

Posted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 4:54 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, Art Exhibits, Brett Weston

Oktoberfest at the Currier on October 1st

The Currier Museum of Art hosts Oktoberfest in celebration of Autumn. On Thursday, October 1, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, visitors are invited to experience locally-crafted beers, live Bavarian music, German-inspired food, and art. This special First Thursday Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 22, 2009 6:53 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, Oktoberfest

The Stahl Collection: first time on view

This fall the extraordinary collection of prints and drawings carefully assembled over a 50-year period by long-time New Hampshire residents David and Barbara Stahl will be on view for the first time at the Currier Museum of Art from September 26, 2009–January Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 08, 2009 2:44 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Currier Museum of Art, Art Exhibit, Manchester, David and Barbara Stahl

Currier Photo Slam Call for Entries

Are you a professional or aspiring photographer? Have you dreamed about your work being shown in a museum? This is your chance! Enter the Currier's Photo Slam for a chance for your photographs to be shown at the museum and on the museum's website. Read More...

Posted Tuesday, September 01, 2009 3:16 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, Photo Slam, Photography

Open Mic Night featuring NH Poetry Slam Team

Creativity will flow in different forms at the Currier Museum of Art as poetry joins with art. On Thursday, September 3, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, the Currier is hosting an Open Mic Night featuring New Hampshire's Poetry Slam team fresh off their participation Read More...

Posted Friday, August 21, 2009 9:41 AM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, Art Exhibits, Poetry Slam

Franco-American Centre's Love and Light Exhibit Continues Through August 31

Love and Light , a collection of luminous pastel paintings by acclaimed painter, José Anne Bernier, continues on display through August 31, 2009 at the Franco-American Centre in Manchester, NH. The Centre is located at 52 Concord St., and is open Read More...

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:31 AM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Franco American Centre, Art Exhibit, Manchester, José Anne Bernier

Groove to the summer beats as music and art join together at the Currier Museum of Art

"Rain, rain, go away" may be a tune humming in the heads of New Hampshire residents these days. Well, the Currier Museum of Art is bringing summer back. On Thursday, August 6, from 5:30 - 7:30pm, visitors to the Currier are invited to enjoy Read More...

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2009 10:28 AM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Zimmerman House, Currier Museum of Art, Manchester

Body of Lake Massabesic Drowning Victim Recovered

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department divers today recovered the body of 52-year-old Kenneth Fudge, of Derry, N.H., who drowned after overturning his kayak in Lake Massabesic at about 5:00 p.m. yesterday (July 15, 2009). Fudge's fiancé attempted Read More...

Posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:25 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Concord, Nashua, Manchester, Auburn, NH Fish and Game, Derry, kayaking, Marine Patrol, drowning, Kenneth Fudge

Tucker Elected to AG New England Board

Philip R. Tucker has been elected to the Associated Grocers of New England Board of Directors, filling an open seat. “As the owner of Aldrich General Store in North Haverhill, New Hampshire, for over 30 years,” says board chair Thomas Bradbury, Read More...

Posted Thursday, July 02, 2009 6:44 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Manchester, Associated Grocers, Philip R. Tucker

Franco-American Centre hosts Annual "La Cave Aux Vins" in Manchester

More than 250 business leaders, supporters, and friends of The Franco-American Centre are expected to attend the organization's 15th Annual “La Cave Aux Vins” (The Wine Cellar) Wine Tasting Event to be held on Friday, July 17th from 6 Read More...

Posted Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:09 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Franco American Centre, Manchester, La Cave Aux Vins

Local Restaurant Group Steps Up To help Manchester High School’s ‘Pay to Play’!

Cactus Jack’s Great West Grill located on South Willow Street in Manchester, and T-BONES Great American Eatery located on the Manchester/Bedford line ha ve announced their commitment to donate to the Manchester High School’s budget issues Read More...

Posted Tuesday, June 30, 2009 10:58 AM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Manchester, T-Bones, Cactus Jack's, Schools

See Local Woodturners Create Art: FREE family day July 11 at the Currier Museum of Art

The art of the master woodturner is a delicate balance between precise control and the forces of chance. With the skilled touch of the craftsman, the natural beauty of the wood is revealed and enhanced. Visitors can observe how wood is turned into art Read More...

Posted Monday, June 29, 2009 8:05 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, Art Exhibits, Woodturning

26 filmmaking teams coming to Manchester

Local 48 Hour Film Project is a sell out Twenty-six teams of filmmakers will descend upon Manchester on Friday, June 12 to get their assignments for the first ever 48 Hour Film Project in the Granite State. Teams will gather at Manchester’s Double Read More...

Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2009 3:28 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Manchester, films, NH Films, 48 Hour Film Project

Turning Wood Into Art: The Jane and Arthur Mason Collection Opens July 3 at the Currier Museum

The art of the master woodturner is a delicate balance between precise control and the forces of chance. With the skilled touch of the craftsman, the inherent, natural beauty of the wood is revealed and enhanced. Turning Wood Into Art: The Jane and Arthur Read More...

Posted Wednesday, June 10, 2009 2:51 PM by AskLisa | 0 Comments

Filed under: Currier Museum of Art, Art Exhibit, Manchester