The Amato Center for Performing Arts

Southern New Hampshire audiences have a rare chance to witness an award-winning work that is as timely as it is timeless. Different Ships, Same Boat is an interactive, multidisciplinary performance weaving together powerful spoken word, original music, and song to explore the multifaceted ways Americans risk, live, love, and laugh. 
As our nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of its Independence, along with the annual observance of Juneteenth, Former NH State Senator, Melanie Levesque, in partnership with the nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, Open Democracy, are thrilled to be able to bring this world-class ensemble to perform this moving work to the Amato Center for the Performing Arts. 
Unfolding through a series of chapters — each drawing from real-world stories — the show invites audiences into the full, complicated beauty of American life. Guiding the evening are two extraordinary co-hosts: Regie Gibson, Massachusetts Poet Laureate and former National Poetry Slam Champion, and Guy Mendilow, composer and storycatcher, whose podcast-like narration carries audiences from small towns and cities to historic ports of entry. Their banter is by turns humorous, poignant, and poetic — always alive. Joined by violinist Chris Baum and vocalist and keyboardist Courtney Swain, the ensemble performs a score spanning lyrical American Blues to songs carried across oceans — including Ottoman Jewish melodies from present-day Greece and Hungary. Together, they illuminate stories that often fly under the radar of history books: the Chinese Americans of Angel Island, immigrant communities who built this nation, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives. The result is a stirring anthology that connects audiences to American histories, perspectives, and experiences both familiar and entirely new. 
For a brief video overview: <a href="https://vimeo.com/952498596?fl=pl&amp;fe=sh" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">vimeo.com/952498596?fl=pl&amp;fe=sh</a>
Tickets are: $35 for Adults, $25 for Students, and $10 for Children 14 and under. Sponsorships are warmly welcomed. Sponsorships run from $100 – $1,000 and come with tickets. All ticket and sponsorship purchases are fully tax deductible and all profits will be donated to local charities. This show is for one night only and seating is limited, so get your tickets as soon as you can.

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Free, family-friendly trout fishing derby hosted by Ted Arcidi on May 23, 2026 in Milford, NH, featuring stocked fishing, free food, and prizes. Open to all ages with no registration cost—catch up to five trout and compete for cash prizes, plus meet Ted Arcidi and enjoy a full day of community fun.

Local Event: Arcidi Fishing Derby

Arcidi Fishing Derby

Free, family-friendly trout fishing derby hosted by Ted Arcidi on May 23, 2026 in Milford, NH, featuring stocked fishing, free...

The Craftworkers’ Guild Spring&nbsp;Shop Celebrating 100 Years of&nbsp;Craftsmanship, Community and Creativity
The Craftworkers’ Guild is proud to continue the celebration of our 100th anniversary year with the Spring Shop. The shop will be open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursdays to Sundays from April 30th through May 24th. Our shop is located at the historic Kendall House, 3A Meetinghouse Road in Bedford, behind the Bedford Library.
Now in our centennial year, the Guild continues to honor a century-long commitment to excellence in fine craftsmanship. This year’s Spring Shop features the work of over 40 local Guild member artisans and craftspeople, showcasing a rich variety of handmade goods — from timeless New England traditions to fresh, modern designs.
“Reaching this 100-year milestone fills us with gratitude for the generations of crafters who shaped our Guild, and it inspires is to share a collection that honors that legacy while embracing new creative directions,” says Carol Davis, President of the Craftworkers’ Guild. “Each shop brings its own burst of imagination, and this year’s shop carries a special weight as we celebrate a century of handcrafted artistry.”
Shoppers will find a curated selection of locally made, juried crafts, with something for everyone — from Mother’s Day gifts to graduation and wedding presents — including seasonal décor, photography, fine art and prints, cards, woodworking, textiles, pottery, fiber arts, sewn and knitted items, soap and body care, gourmet goodies, candles, jewelry, glass, and more. Many items are one-of-a-kind, perfect for gifts or treating yourself.
Proceeds help support the Guild’s ongoing arts education initiatives in the community, continuing our mission to inspire creativity for the next generation of artists and makers.
Stay connected and get a sneak peek at featured items by visiting <a href="https://www.thecraftworkersguild.org," rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">thecraftworkersguild.org,</a> or follow us on Instagram (@craftworkersguild), Twitter/X (@craftworker), and Facebook.

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The Craftworkers’ Guild Spring Shop — Last...

The Craftworkers’ Guild Spring Shop Celebrating 100 Years of Craftsmanship, Community and Creativity
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The Craftworkers’ Guild Spring Shop — Last Weekend!

Join us for our third annual plant sale and marketplace with proceeds benefitting the gardens at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. The gardens are entirely supported and funded by a dedicated team of volunteers from throughout the community. We are planning a tremendous event with over 150 varieties of exceptional native plants and non-natives that support our local wildlife. 
This includes many species that are indigenous to our area of New Hampshire which means they are extremely valuable for the successful reproduction of our native butterflies and moths. Our plants are New Hampshire grown and will be sold below retail price.
Our marketplace will include the ever popular moss terrariums, handmade quilts, decoupage shells, jewelry, and beautiful handmade cards by Deb Wiseman Photography. We will also have an assortment of garden tools and garden-themed items. Tell your friends!

Local Event: Plant Sale to Benefit Community Hospice House

Plant Sale to Benefit Community Hospice House

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