Newly Restored "Stop Making Sense" Screens at The Park Theatre

Talking Heads' masterful 1984 concert film screens this Saturday in Jaffrey

JAFFREY, New Hampshire (October 9, 2023) It has been referred to as the most significant rock concert event of the 1980s. It startled audiences with glee when the film was first released in 1984. Stop Making Sense, featuring the Talking Heads, will screen at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH, this Saturday, October 14, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.

The film will be screened in The Park's 333-seat Eppes Auditorium with its giant screen and 17-speaker sound.

Tickets for Stop Making Sense are $15 each. Due to the popular nature of this special film event, tickets should be purchased in advance, whether online at theparktheatre.org or by calling the box office at (603) 532-8888. However, tickets will also be for sale at the box office on the day of show.

The Park Theatre is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, NH, just 95 minutes from downtown Boston. The facility is completely accessible.

Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio Returns To Park Theatre

Award-winning Celtic fiddler trio in concert on October 20

JAFFREY, New Hampshire (October 10, 2023) The Park Theatre will bring back the award-winning Celtic band, the Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio, for the fourth time on Friday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Bringing fresh energy to traditional Celtic music, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki is an award-winning New Hampshire-based fiddler/singer who has been performing professionally for over two decades. He has toured nationally with bands in various genres, performed across Ireland, and released multiple recordings of Celtic music that can be heard on radio stations in Ireland and Scotland as well as around New England. He is also an Emmy®-nominated composer who has written soundtracks for audiobooks and television and appeared as a guest on over 75 albums. His lifelong passion for history helps bring to life the traditional music around which he built his career.

The concert will be held in the acoustically acclaimed 333-seat William David Eppes Auditorium. Tickets are $20. Tickets can be purchased at theparktheatre.org or by calling the box office (603) 532-8888.

The Park Theatre is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, NH, just 95 minutes from downtown Boston. The facility is fully accessible.

Restored Masterpiece Farewell My Concubine Screens at Park Theatre

Only Chinese film to win Palme d'Or presented October 21 in Jaffrey, NH

JAFFREY, New Hampshire (October 11, 2023) One of the most important motion pictures ever made makes it restored screening at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, on Saturday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Farewell My Concubine is a film of undeniable cultural and social relevance. An innovative, modern production set amidst the deep-seated traditions and vivid tapestry of the Peking Opera, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Films in Global History" by TIME Magazine and remains the only Chinese-language film ever to win the Cannes Festival Palme d'Or.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Film Movement Classics and The Park Theatre are proud to bring the recently restored 4K version of this masterwork to the Monadnock region, where audiences will be able to see the complete, uncut film (20 minutes longer than its original Miramax theatrical release) on screen for the first time ever.

The film will be presented in The Park's 333-seat Eppes Auditorium with its giant 27' wide screen and 17-speaker sound.

Tickets for Farewell My Concubine are $15 each. Due to the popular nature of this special film event, tickets can be purchased in advance, whether online at theparktheatre.org or by calling the box office at (603) 532-8888. However, tickets will also be sold at the box office on the screening day.

The Park Theatre is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, NH, just 95 minutes from downtown Boston. The facility is completely accessible.

Park Theatre Presents a Festival of Halloween Events

Jaffrey, NH performing arts center holds "Halloweenie Weekend" starting Oct 27

JAFFREY, New Hampshire (October 11, 2023) Scary things are coming to Jaffrey, New Hampshire, this Halloween. The Park Theatre continues its tradition of celebrating Halloween with a multi-day of movies and special events. This year, it is entitled Halloweenie Weekend, and it runs from October 27 through Halloween night, October 31.

The fun starts on Friday, October 27, with a screening at 7:00 p.m. of a film that is frequently referred to as "the scariest movie ever made." The original The Exorcist (1973) will be shown in its recently restored and uncut format. After the film, there will be a "Halloween Dance Party" in the same auditorium with "CJ the DJ" spinning some spooky dance classics. The dance party goes from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and the cost is $10. Costumes are required for this event. The bar will be open.

On Saturday, October 28 at 1:00 p.m., a classic film for children and adults will screen with the original Ghostbusters (1984). Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray supply the laughs as they search and destroy crazy ghosts in New York City.

Immediately following Ghostbusters will be the Park Theatre's 4th Annual Halloween Costume Contest with three categories: adult, child, and pet. The contest starts at 2:45 p.m. when contestants take the stage and are voted on. Each category winner will win a $50 gift certificate.

At 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, things get really frightening with the screening of Friday the 13th Part III (1982). One of the biggest villains of all time, Jason dons his hockey mask for the first time in this classic from the many 13th sequels.

The Halloween weekend gets campy on Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. with a screening of the definitive Bette Davis & Joan Crawford thriller, Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? (1962) The behind-the-scenes fights between the two actresses are legendary. A series on the FX Network chronicled the making of this film. It was appropriately entitled Feud. Men and women love to "dress up" as Bette and Joan at screenings of this cult movie. The Park Theatre is encouraging it as well. Photos will be taken, and Bette's and Joan's will possibly be seen on The Park's Facebook page.

On Monday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m., acclaimed silent film accompanist Jeff Rapsis returns to The Park with a very unique offering. The original Dracula (1931) never had an atmospheric film score. Producers of early talkies weren't sure the concept would work with audiences. Jeff has written a score for the classic Bela Lugosi film, and he will play his composition live along with the sound film. It will be a historic first-time event.

Halloweenie Weekend ends on Halloween, October 31. The Park Theatre joins Team Jaffrey's "Downtown Trick or Treat" that goes from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Jaffrey businesses hand out candy to hundreds of children during this favorite yearly event. The Park will have its lobby decorated for the occasion, and children and adults can come inside and have their picture taken with Jason from Friday the 13th or with a "Ghostbuster" dressed in full Ghostbuster gear with a Proton Pack backpack.

The Ayala Brothers of Jaffrey are sponsoring Ghostbusters and Friday the 13th Part III films.

All films will be presented in The Park's 333-seat Eppes Auditorium with its giant 27' wide screen and 17-speaker surround sound.

Tickets for Halloweenie Weekend events can be purchased online at theparktheatre.org/halloweenie/ or by calling the box office at (603) 532-8888. Tickets are also sold at the box office before each event.

The Park Theatre is located at 19 Main Street in downtown Jaffrey, NH, just 95 minutes from downtown Boston. The facility is completely accessible.

Coming Up at Nova Arts in Keene

Nova Arts is eager to announce the welcoming of Constant Smiles with Gold Dust and a solo set from Modern Fools!

KEENE, NH - Nova Arts is hosting a great lineup of artists right in downtown Keene! Over the last decade, Constant Smiles has produced an abundant amount of acclaimed music. The group is known most recently for their much-praised debut album for Sacred Bones Records, Paragons, an emotionally resonant offering of indie folk masterpieces that all confront the internal ways we process our struggles with intimacies, addiction, and humanity - produced by Ben Greenberg.

Constant Smiles, led by Ben Jones, began in 2009 on his way home from Martha's Vineyard. His ideas were sparked by the music scene centered around the island's record store. Since then, Constant Smiles has gathered a lengthy discography, carrying contributions from more than 50 members. The group has shared stages with Molly Nilsson, Black Marble, Oneida, Editrix, Frank Hurricane, Olden Yolk, and Purple Pilgrims.

Gold Dust is Western Massachusetts musician Stephen Pierce's solo vehicle. Gold Dust has materialized slowly into a series of strange trickles. Pierce began peeling away the many years spent playing in high-volume punk through acoustic songwriting. Stripping away the layers of noise only revealed the commonalities that could exist between full-blast hardcore and an unadorned statement of vulnerability. Gold Dust gradually became a way for Pierce to explore his new ideas, slowly piecing together songs that held the fragile wonderment of the Grateful Dead, the weary beauty of Elliott Smith, the melancholic twang of the Byrds, and the otherworldly density of My Bloody Valentine. Stephen Pierce's artistry breaks down separate genres of music and creates a beautiful masterpiece of susceptibility.

Modern Fools' sound is best described as seriously retro, cosmic Americana, consisting of songs that melt together the country rock of Gram Parsons with the song-craft and harmonies of Dr. Dog. Modern Fools formed in 2019, and since then has worked to sharpen their brand of dream country. SEER, the group's 2020 debut album was a search for meaning. Lead singer and songwriter Josh Bliar suffered a serious car accident and the end of a long-term relationship, resulting in the album carrying deep emotion. The nine songs fuse cosmic Americana and Pierce's unique voice, guaranteeing a special performance you don't want to miss!

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and music will begin at 7:30 p.m. The show is for all ages and tickets are $15. Seating is first come first served!

https://www.novaarts.org/events/constantsmiles

Mount Wachusett Community College President's and Dea's Lists for Summer 2023

GARDNER, MA - October 11, 2023 - Mount Wachusett Community College is pleased to announce our Dean's and President's Lists for the summer 2023 semester. Students who complete a minimum of 12 semester hours are eligible. The Dean's List requires a 3.30 to 3.99 grade point average while the President's List requires a 4.0 grade point average.

President's List
Marin E Harvey, Nashua, NH
Nikita Krasilnikov, Quincy, MA
Michael Mosher, Templeton, MA
Matthew Nachtrieb, Boylston, MA

Dean's List
Ebenezer Atobrah, Worcester, MA
Samuel Bartow, Lunenburg, MA
Austin Cosentino, Baldwinville, MA
Julia Girouard, Gardner, MA
Bobby Leon, Leominster, MA
Anthony Marcil, Fitchburg, MA
Abigail McFarland, Clinton, MA
Irene Njenga, Worcester, MA
Alicia Ricker, Baldwinville, MA
Caitlin Ruby, Leominster, MA
Tela Sullivan-Diaz, Leominster, MA
Sara Surette, Ayer, MA
Francesca Theriault, Athol, MA
Raquel Tolman-Brown, Leominster, MA
Fatimah Velez, Worcester, MA
Nathan Webb, Templeton, MA