New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Gives Stage Equipment Grant to Park Theatre
Grant provides funds to support fundraising consultant to direct fundraising efforts for stage equipment
JAFFREY, New Hampshire (June 28, 2022) The Park Theatre recently received a $10,000 grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will support a professional fundraising consultant to direct fundraising for sound, rigging and lighting systems to support the full range of live stage performance. Currently, the Theatre is featuring concerts and other live acts with portable or rental equipment. Permanent systems will expand the number, caliber and diversity of live shows the Theatre can offer, furthering its mission of providing arts, education and entertainment for Monadnock Region residents and visitors.
The new Park Theatre performing arts center is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, New Hampshire.
Park Theatre Receives State Council on the Arts Grant
Grant provides funds to assist recovery from hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic
JAFFREY, New Hampshire (June 28, 2022) The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts has awarded The Park Theatre a New Hampshire American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant. The grant provides funds to assist recovery from hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and administered through the State Council on the Arts, ARPA supports salary and facilities costs of nonprofit cultural organizations affected by the pandemic. The funding recognizes that the nonprofit arts industry is an essential sector of New Hampshire's economy and that financial support is necessary to help save jobs and keep operations functioning for organizations that add value to the creative life of our communities.
The new Park Theatre is a reconstruction of the historic Theatre that was the entertainment center of community life for three generations. Opened in the summer of 2021, the new Park Theatre is a regional center for the arts and entertainment, presenting a variety of music, live stage and film in its two auditoriums, showcasing local and regional performers and bringing nationally known artists to our region. The Theatre also provides quality rental facilities and supports community events such as Veteran's Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day and St. Patrick's Day. For upcoming events, visit the website, www.theparktheatre.org, and follow the Park Theatre on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
Established in 1965 as the official state arts agency, the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts works throughout the state to enhance the quality of life in New Hampshire by stimulating economic growth through the arts, investing in the creativity of students, making the arts accessible to underserved populations, and preserving heritage arts.
The Park Theatre performing arts center is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, New Hampshire.
Nova Arts Events This Weekend
Looking for some good entertainment in Keene NH? Nova Arts has a lot going for you!
On Saturday, July 2, Ali McGuirk will be performing.
Soulful artist recognized by the Boston Globe as an "artist to hear," Ali McGuirk has made a career of captivating audiences with her powerful, buttery voice and heartfelt songwriting. In November 2017, she released her first full-length album, "Slow Burn," which saw her working with an eclectic mix of artists, including Boston guitar legend Jeffrey Lockhart. "Slow Burn" was named on multiple year-end lists, including Boston rock critic Steve Morse's Top Ten Albums of 2017.
Doors are at 7:00 p.m. and music at 8:00 p.m., with Mia Banks opening.
Nova Arts is supported by and under the fiscal sponsorship of Arts Alive.
July 2022 Events at Dunn State Park
All programs are free and open to the public, a parking fee may apply. Bring water, wear sunscreen/bug spray, and dress for the outdoors. Sturdy footwear is strongly recommended for hiking programs. An adult must accompany all children. Inclement weather cancels hiking programs. For more information call (978) 632-7897 or visit: www.mass.gov/locations/dunn-state-park
There will be no programs from June 5 through June 11.
Dunn State Park is located at 289 Pearl St., Gardner, MA 01440.
EXPLORE NATURE HIKE
Mondays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Take a hike with us through the woods as we explore the Natural World with guided walks, games, and activities. Each week we will cover a different topic from creepy crawlies to trees, to birds.
Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 6 and above. Approximately one mile over easy to moderate terrain.
FITNESS HIKE
Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Why pay for a gym when you can exercise outdoors? Hike with us and use the exercise equipment along the way.
Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 16 and above. Talk to a doctor before starting any exercise routine.
KIDLEIDOSCIPE
Fridays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join us each week for Kidleidoscope! We will read a short book, followed by a light outdoor activity or a hike. Afterwards, enjoy a kid-friendly craft that relates to the story. Each week has its own theme, so stop by often!
Meet on the Visitor Center deck. Deigned for ages 3 to 6. Siblings are welcome. During inclement weather, this will be held in the Visitor Center.
MOBILE NATURE CENTER
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
We bring the nature center to you! Check out pelts, skulls, and other items related to the animals that live in the park. Stay for five minutes or an hour! Bring your questions.
Meet on the path next to the beach. Suitable for all ages.
MUCKING ABOUT
Saturdays, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Take a peek under the surface of the Dunn Pond! Explore the bugs, tadpoles, newts and other creatures that live here. We'll use nets and buckets to catch (and then release!) some cool critters. Stay for five minutes or the whole time.
This program takes place at the northeast corner of the pond. Follow the signs to get there. Appropriate for ages 6 and above.
SUPER SENSES HIKE
Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Come join us as we walk the Woodland Trail and explore our 5 senses. See how our senses relate to the animals that call the woods home.
Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 4 and above. An Alternate program will be held at the Visitor Center during inclement weather.
THE FALLEN LOG
Sundays and Fridays, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
It's amazing how many things live in and on rotting logs. We will take a close look at some fallen logs and see what kind of insects we can find. Be ready to get your hands dirty!
Meet at the Visitor Center. Appropriate for ages 6 and above. About one mile over easy terrain.