Auditions Coming for Souhegan Valley Dance Theatre

Auditions are June 1&2 for a new performing company that is forming in the community

Submitted by VouliDance: The creative talent in our community needs the right venue and mentors in order to actualize its full potential in the performing arts. The introduction of this atmosphere of growth is an opportunity for our community to guide its members toward an understanding and respect of the arts and the discipline involved in developing dancers with integrity. This is the path to higher artistic opportunities that could place dancers from our community in competitive dance environments.    Artistic Director Vouli Anthimidou announced today that a new performing dance company is forming in Amherst to offer our dancers exactly that. Souhegan Valley Dance Theatre will provide to dancers the practice and the performing …

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Milford Library To Host a Live Stream with Dan Brown

Join the Waldleigh Memorial Library on Wednesday and pick up the book that night.

Author Dan Brown is releasing his new book this week, and you can be a part of the big event. The Waldleigh Memorial Library in Milford will co-host a live stream event with Brown on the night his book, Inferno, goes on sale on Wednesday. Join them at 7:30 p.m. in the Keyes Meeting Room while Brown joins in from Lincoln Center in New York City.  Come share an evening of codes, symbols, and secrets! Th event should run for approximately one hour. This will be his only public appearance, so don't miss Dan Brown speaking about his new novel Inferno and a range of topics including science, religion, codes, book publishing, movie making, and a few surprise topics. Copies of the book will be available to purchase that night at a discounted price…

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Catch The Great Gatsby at the Milford Drive In

See what else is in store at your local drive in movie theater this weekend.

(All shows begin at dusk, which is usually around 7:45 p.m. More information can be found on the Milford Drive In Movie Theater website.) Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Guy Pearce Friday, 5/10 • Saturday, 5/11 Oz The Great and Powerful(PG) Mila Kunis, James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Abigail Spencer Friday, 5/10 • Saturday, 5/11 The Great Gatsby (PG-13) Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Joel Edgerton, Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher Friday, 5/10 • Saturday, 5/11 42 (PG-13) Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman, Nicole Beharie, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman Friday, 5/10 • Saturday, 5/11

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Weekend Planner

Don't Miss Art Fest at the Currier Museum!

Get your art on and and prepare for what will surely be some good times this weekend.

1. Art! The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester is hosting their ART Fest on Saturday, May. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Don’t miss thus second annual Art Fest, which will focus on the handmade. The weekend will feature local artisans, art activities for all ages, and craft demonstrations. Abigail Anne Newbold, the artist behind the special exhibition Crafting Settlement, will demonstrate her artistic process and answer visitors’ questions. Celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday with Jazz Brunch and purchase tickets to take mom on the Garden Tour at the Zimmerman House. Free with museum admission. 2. A night of music! The Granite State Symphony Orchestra: Spring Pops & Silent Auction is on for Saturday, May. 11 from 7-10:30 p.m. A festive evening …

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Princess K.I.M. The Musical Auditions Coming Up!

The premiere of this New Hampshire original had two sell out shows in Ohio last month.

The Princess K.I.M. The Musical creative team just returned from Ohio and TWO sell out shows! The premiere performance received great reviews from the audience. A CASTING CALL has been announced for the New Hampshire production. AUDITIONS will be held on May 31 (6-9pm) and June 1 (noon-4pm), callbacks June 2, at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts, 56 Mont Vernon St. Milford, NH. Must be 10 years old and up. Looking for 17 kids and 9 Adults that are able to sing, act and dance.  Please see the website for more information and to download the audition form. You will also have the option to reserve an audition time slot.  The Princess K.I.M. the Musical NH production will be on Oct 3-6, 2013 (5 shows) at the Amato Center in Milford. …

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Catch Iron Man 3 and Oz at the Milford Drive In

See what else is in store at your local drive in movie theater this weekend.

(All shows begin at dusk, which is usually around 7:45 p.m. More information can be found on the Milford Drive In Movie Theater website.) IRON MAN 3 (PG-13) Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Guy Pearce Thursday, 5/2 • Friday, 5/3 • Saturday, 5/4 OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL (PG) Mila Kunis, James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Abigail Spencer Thursday, 5/2 • Friday, 5/3 • Saturday, 5/4 G.I. JOE: RETALIATION (PG-13) Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Stevenson Thursday, 5/2 • Friday, 5/3 • Saturday, 5/4 PAIN & GAIN (R) Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Anthony Mackie, Ed Harris Thursday, 5/2 • Friday, 5/3 • Saturday, 5/4

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NH Gay Men's Chorus Has That Swing!

Get ready for good times and some boogie-woogie rhythm this weekend.

1. Fabulous! Dig out your zoot suits and bobby socks and come see the talented New Hampshire Gay Men's Chorus perform its spectacular 15th anniversary Crystal Jubilee concert, We Got That Swing! For the first time in its history the chorus presents the great boogie-woogie rhythm and sounds of all-American Swing music. The program also features several traditional, lively patriotic tunes from the Swing era. Help NHGMC celebrate 15 years of bringing beautiful music to the people of New Hampshire. It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that Swing! Don’t miss We Got That Swing! Join them on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Nashua Community College. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $18 for children and seniors.  2. Take it to the limit…

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Weekend Planner

Ralphie May Bringing the Laughs to Concord

Laugh and have a good time at one or more of these great New Hampshire events.

1. Get ready to laugh! Ralphie May and Drew Lynch will bring their unique styles of comedy to Concord on Friday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Ralphie May was voted one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” in 2008, and has filmed a record-setting three separate 1-hour Comedy Central Specials in the past three years. Opening for Ralphie is Drew Lynch, an eager young actor who, at age 20, got hit in the throat with a softball, turning his trademark snappy patter into stuttering. This life changing injury sparked a passion for writing and performing stand-up comedy, bringing to life the social hardships of dealing with a newly-developed speech impediment. Drew is on a mission to make you laugh. 2. We go together! The Palace Theatre will present their …

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Riverbend Youth Company to Present 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

Performances run from May 9-12 at the Amato Theater in Milford.

The Riverbend Youth Company will presents their production of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" at the Amato Theater in Milford Performances will take place on at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday May 9 though Saturday May 11, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday May 12. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors at the door. Thoroughly Modern Millie is a musical based on the 1967 film of the same name. It tells the story of a small-town girl, Millie Dillmount, who comes to New York City to marry for money instead of love. She soon takes to the flapper lifestyle, but problems arise when she checks into a hotel owned by the leader of a white slavery ring in China. The Riverbend Youth Company is "a unique program designed to give young people the tools – …

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