Comedian & Actor Jimmy Tingle On Park Theatre Stage This Saturday

Jimmy Tingle presents his "For Comedy, God & Country" Show at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH on November 4

JAFFREY, New Hampshire (October 31, 2023) As seen on The Tonight Show, 60 Minutes, HBO, Conan O'Brien, and Veep, three-time "Best of Boston" Boston Magazine winner Jimmy Tingle brings his wit and humor to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH on Saturday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Tingle brings so much energy and personal warmth to this nonstop performance that one comes away from it strangely uplifted. He is so cheerfully intelligent that he makes his audience optimistic in the face of appalling reality, said The New York Times.

In the latest rendition of his one-person show, comedian, commentator, podcaster, and founder of Humor for Humanity, Jimmy Tingle, will deliver the humor, hope, and humanity the world so desperately needs to wrap up 2023. Jimmy will take us on a hilarious and soul-searching journey from his Cambridge roots as an aspiring comic and street performer during the 1980s to The Tonight Show, 60 Minutes II, Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, and a run for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.

Jimmy Tingle will speak to the challenges of the day with comedy, compassion and common sense while delivering a hilarious, passionate, and purpose-driven performance. If laughter is the best medicine, then Jimmy Tingle is the Surgeon General of political humor. He will make you laugh, think, and feel better. Just what the doctor ordered.

Tickets for Jimmy Tingle are $25 each. Due to the popular nature of this 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 the 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. The bar lounge opens at 5:30 pm before the performance.

Coming Up at Nova Arts in Keene

Nova Arts is thrilled to welcome Xylouris White and Marisol Zilske!

KEENE, NH - Come join us and experience this pure magic on stage on Saturday, November 4th at 7 p.m. at 48 Emerald St, Keene, NH. Xylouris White is visiting Nova Arts to share their unmistakable music style. This pair consists of George playing Cretan lute and Jim playing drums, both coming from completely different musical backgrounds but meshing together to create a unique sound.

There are drummers and there are drummers. And then there is Jim White. Having first commanded international attention in the mid-1990s with the acclaimed Australian instrumental trio Dirty Three, the New York-based virtuoso is now the go-to guy for alt-A-list vocalists with collaboration in mind. All who have had the opportunity to work with Jim have expressed how his rhythm is mesmerizing. His distinctive playing style is one that can be mistaken for a full band one moment and something crisp and beautiful the next.

George Xylouris grew up in a musical village in Crete. From a young age, he grew his artistry by playing with friends. George accompanied his father attending music festivals and venues around Greece and Europe which led to his passion for creating music of his own. “He lived in Melbourne for eight years where he formed the band Xylouris Ensemble with musicians from diverse backgrounds who created a sound of varied origins. During that time they had an enthusiastic diverse following. He also took part in the local scene with the likes of Dirty Three, eventually leading to the formation of Xylouris White.

Since 2013 George Xylouris has been working with Jim White in their band Xylouris White. They have released four albums with a fifth due to be released on Drag City in early 2023. They have toured all over the world and are thankfully gracing the Nova Arts stage!

Marisol Zilske will be opening and playing a solo set this time around. She is aiming for a simpler sound than she has before. While figuring out what she wants from her originals, she's been testing the waters with heartier vocals, while remaining familiar to the rhythm guitar.

Doors are at 7:00 p.m and music will start at 8:00. Tickets are $20, the show is all ages and seating is limited!

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

Nova Arts is hosting a night filled with indie rock and punk!

KEENE, NH - The fuzz-pop/soft punk project TIFFY and rock sensations The Flems are coming to Keene on Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. at 48 Emerald St, Keene, NH. Multi-instrumentalist Tiffany Sammy is already making waves with two acclaimed EPs and will be sure to get people moving with her alternative songs. Asian-American artist Tiffany Sammy announced her debut LP So Serious due out Nov. 3 via Totally Real Records / Dollhouse Lightning. This forthcoming collection of songs is a stirring coming-of-age narrative outlining the tumultuous path through social media, social disconnection, heartbreak and the drive for achievement.

Sammy grew up in California and is currently Boston-based, her love for music derived from catchy 90s rock that dominated the radio. TIFFY's compositional creations truly showcase her personality and have been described as exceptionally relatable. TIFFY's hook-loaded confessional songwriting recalls the dusky, kaleidoscopic musical approach of indie rock contemporaries Speedy Ortiz and Jay Som with irresistible melodies that harken to peak-era Weezer. Sammys' record, So Serious, is jammed with rawness and honesty, delivered with euphoric melody and grit guaranteeing to impact listeners.

The Flems consist of three men with a roaring passion for rock and roll. Expect KeKe Flem on vocals and bass, Davey Flem on vocals and guitar, and Kurtd Flem on drums. The Flems are based in Keene, New Hampshire, and inject a shock wave of punk influences into their music!

Doors are open at 7:00 p.m. and music will begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and this show is for all ages!

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

Nova Arts is thrilled to host legendary Brattleboro artist Ruth Garbus and her trio! Opening is Tennessee-based guitarist Joseph Allred!

KEENE, NH - Join us on Friday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. at 48 Emerald St, Keene, NH! Ruth Garbus has been writing, performing, and recording music for two decades. Her most recent album, Alive People, was released on Orindal Records in August 2023 to much acclaim. Ruth is a singular vocalist who spontaneously creates soothing compositions that come from multiple influences, like folk, jazz, and R&B. Her performances are often accompanied by Elie Mcafee and Nick Biscglia. Ruth is also a member of the experimental quintet Gloyd and the trio Earth Flower with Sam Gendel and Phil Melanson.

Singer, multi-instrumental composer, and visual artist Joseph Allred is a guitarist with deep roots in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee and Kentucky. Their guitar playing pulls from a variety of musical styles like Appalachian folk, bluegrass, blues, flamenco, and classical guitar.

They have released music on Feeding Tube Records, Worried Songs, Scissor Tail Editions, AKTI, Island House, Blue Hole Recordings, Garden Portal, Reverb Worship/Future Grave, and their own Meliphonic Records imprint.

Allred has crafted an emotive record of inherited memory. There are moments that conjure what an Appalachian Segovia may sound like, but most important is the degree of authenticity that Allred displays.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and music starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and the show is all ages, seating is first come first served!

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

$1.25M Landscape Partnership Grant to Help Protect Nearly 1000 Acres in Barre

Carter & Stevens Farm, in Barre, is one of the partners working together to protect almost 1,000 acres of fields, wetlands, and forest in town.
Photo courtesy of Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust

BARRE - Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, Mass Audubon, East Quabbin Land Trust, DCR-Division of Water Supply Protection, and the Barre Conservation Commission have been collectively awarded $1.25 million through the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Landscape Partnership Program to protect 973 acres.

"We're investing to protect our forests and agricultural land while strengthening our communities. This program is just one example of how we're taking a whole-of-government approach to making Massachusetts more resilient," said Governor Maura Healey. "Our Administration is proud to assist these communities in acquiring land and creating vibrant, accessible green space that will boost the quality of life in Massachusetts."

The Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor Project protects nine properties in Barre that will continue to be sustainably managed by private landowners for forestry, agriculture, and recreation. Conserving these properties will protect drinking water, promote climate resilience, enhance wildlife connectivity, support the local economy and conservation east of the Quabbin Reservoir.

"It is imperative to take a holistic approach to land protection and recognize the importance of strategically connecting crucial habitats," said Mass Audubon Senior Director of Land Conservation David Santomenna. "We're thrilled to work with Mount Grace and our other partners to combine these parcels, creating a protected corridor that will bolster the area's biodiversity and increase open space."

The Landscape Partnership Grant Program was created in 2011 to facilitate this kind of large-scale project that sustains the integrity and resilience of ecosystems, protect the viability of farm and forest economies, and expand public outdoor recreational opportunities while enhancing partnerships among state, municipal, and non-profit entities.

Senator Anne Gobi, who was appointed as the new Director of Rural Affairs in the Executive Office of Economic Development this spring, celebrated the ongoing work of the partnership, "Mount Grace continues to not only be great stewards of our lands, but also create strong public/private partnerships. I thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their unwavering support and understanding the importance of conservation and actions to sustain agricultural opportunities now and into the future."

One participating landowner, Phil Stevens of Carter & Stevens Farm, said that "everybody at the farm is proud to have helped get this project started and gratified to see so many neighbors involved and so much support from the participating land trusts."

A half hour from Worcester, The Hawes Hill Conservation Corridor partners collaborated with Barre landowners to thoughtfully design a project that stitches together a mosaic of biodiverse habitat, streams, and sustainably managed forests and farmland in a tightly knit geographical area.

"This is a very special opportunity for all of us," Mount Grace Conservation Director Sarah Wells summed up. "We are so grateful we'll be able to protect such a significant neighborhood in Barre. As always, we couldn't do any of this without the landowners who are choosing to conserve their farms, fields, and woods."

With the award of this grant funding from EEA, the project partners now have the obligation to raise the additional funds necessary and to coordinate the completion of the nine conservation restrictions to finish the project by the summer of 2024.