Microgalleries Show Through April

New London - Free

Visit these area businesses during their regular business hours to see exciting art created by local CFA artists.

The New London Inn, Bar Harbor Bank, Blue Loon Bakery, Connolly Gallery at the New London Playhouse Fleming Center, New London Hospital and Tatewell Gallery.

Friday March 1 | 6:30PM

First Fridays @ Whipple Hall

Free and open to the public

Dance Through the Ages with Angela Tarleton, KCPA



Join us for an interactive evening with Angela Tarleton, as she teaches and demonstrates about the origins of some dances, their music and history of the time; The Hasapiko - Ancient Greek, The Pavane - Renaissance, The Minuet - Baroque, to name a few! 

Angela will be covering the following:

The Hasapiko - Ancient Greek 

The Pavane - Renaissance 

The Minuet - Baroque 

The Waltz - Mid 18th Century

The Lindy Hop Early 19th century 

The Charleston - Early 19th century

Thursday, March 7 | 5:30-6:30PM

Tracy Library

Free and open to the public

All Authors, Writers and Poets - We Want to Hear from You!



Join us for a collaborative discussion.



The CFA wants to meet the needs of our local authors, writers and poets but we need your input to make it happen.

We desire to have a robust program that meets your needs so you can flourish at your craft and have a community that supports you.

RSVP by March 5th

March 18th at 5:30PM 

Humanities Mondays

Whipple Hall - New London - Free

Humor in Poetry with Sandra Little

Sandra Little has written poems over the years to capture various events in her life with a touch of humor. Please join us for an evening of sharing her poems and the back stories that inspired them. 

Please RSVP to info@cfanh.org

March 30th at 9AM 

Winter Arts

Whipple Hall - New London - Free

Springtime Themed Arts & Crafts

Create one-of-a-kind, Spring-inspired arts & crafts and let your creative side shine! Supplies and snack provided.

All Ages. Family-Focused

Questions? Contact info@cfanh.org 

Thru March 14th

Selections 2024 Gallery at the

Library Arts Center

58 N. Main Street, Newport

This group exhibit features a body of work from each of last year's winners of the Juried Regional. Opening reception is Friday, February 2nd at 5pm.

Thru March 28th

Points Of View Art Exhibit at Colby Sawyer College

541 Main Street, New London

This exhibition is organized by the students of the (ART 115-116) Exhibition Foundations class, taught by Jon Keenan, Kolligian Distinguished Professor and Sonja C. Davidow '56 Endowed Chair of Fine Arts. Exploring wide-ranging themes and perspectives, students research and present works from the college’s art collection, including lithographs, wood-block prints, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media for this special exhibition.

March 7th at 11AM

Michael Caduto - Author, Storyteller and Musician - John Hay Estate at The Fells

456 Rt 103 A, Newbury

Hear how Coyote becomes the moon (Kalispel), how Grandmother Spider Steals the Sun (Muskogee/Creek), how Fisher Goes to Sky Land and changes into the Big Dipper (Anishinabe/Chippewa) and how Nagah (Mountain Goat) Becomes the North Star (Paiute).

March7th at 7:30pm

Lucy Kaplanski at The Flying Goose

40 Andover Road, New London

She started out singing in Chicago folk music clubs as a teenager. Then, barely out of high school, Lucy Kaplansky took off for New York City. There she found a fertile community of songwriters and performers—Suzanne Vega, Steve Forbert, The Roches, and others. With a beautiful flair for harmony, Lucy was everyone’s favorite singing partner, but most often shefound herself singing as a duo with Shawn Colvin. People envisioned big things for them; in fact, The New York Times said it was “easy to predict stardom for her.” But then Lucy dropped it all.

March 9th at 2PM and 7PM

Celebrate Dance!

Rochester Opera House

31 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH

Sole City Dance is excited to bring back Dance Northeast! our annual community dance showcase. Delight in the joy and artistry of dance, when Sole City Dance and the Rochester Opera House join together to showcase talented dancers from companies and dance education centers around the region. 

March 9th at 7:30PM

Claremont Opera House

58 Opera House Square, Claremont

Lead singer David Burney brings a lilting southern baritone to Cash’s classic songs which hits the mark well enough that you will wonder if Johnny, himself, is in the building. John Fussell more than meets the challenge of filling in for Luther and Carl Perkins on those classic guitar licks. And Steve Eisenstadt (bass) and Randy Benefield (drums) provide the hallmark, train-like driving rhythm the whole world loves. True to the Mr Cash’s poetic spirit, JF4 promises an honest and entertaining performance for fans of all ages.

March 13 - April 14, 2024

The Play That Goes Wrong

74 Gates Street

White River Junction, VT

Buckle up for a wild ride–things are about to go VERY WRONG! Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things quickly unravel from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), chaos ensues and can’t seem to stop! This Olivier Award-winning comedy has been keeping audiences in stitches across the world since 2012. Prepare for weeks of unstoppable laughter at Northern Stage!

March 15th at 7PM

93 North Band at Andover Community Coffee House

3 Chase Hill Rd, Andover

As Amy and Scott take the stage with 93 North, their synergy is palpable, creating an immersive experience for the audience. It's more than a performance; it's a shared exploration of melody and emotion. The beauty lies not just in the individual talents of Amy and Scott but in the way their voices converge, creating a sound that is greater than the sum of its parts.

March 16th 8pm - Jordan TW Trio at The Claremont Opera House

58 Opera House Square, Claremont

Putting a fresh spin on traditional Celtic music, the Jordan TW Trio delivers a dynamic show full of lively fiddle tunes, haunting airs and classic sing-alongs. For over a decade, fiddler/singer Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, guitarist Matthew Jensen and bassist Chris Noyes have blended the music of Ireland and Scotland with their own original material, drawing on multiple genres to produce a unique sound that has been described as “brisk, lean and exceedingly lovely” by Boston Irish Reporter.

March 17th from 6PM - JD and the Stonemasons Dinner & Concert at The Livery, Sunapee

58 Main Street, Sunapee

Who is JD and The Stonemasons?

Originally meeting at an open mic in Concord, NH, the members of JD and the Stonemasons quickly formed a strong musical bond – powered by their love of traditional music. With members influenced by genres spanning bluegrass, rock, Celtic, and beyond – each member brings a hearty passion to the table that culminates in rootsy and riveting sound.

Supports Newport Recreation Summer Program

March 21st 7:30PM

Patti Larkin at The Flying

Goose Pub

40 Andover Road, New London

Patty Larkin is a visionary of sound and wonder, a real deal version of artistry made of equal parts guitar wizardry, vocals shot through with soul and inventive lyrics that ripple across the terrain of the heart. Described as “riveting” (Chicago Tribune), “hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly), and “drop-dead brilliant” (Performing Songwriter), Patty has captured audiences for over 30 years with an imagination, enchantment, and technical artistry that has redefined the boundaries of the guitar driven singer songwriter.

March 22nd at 7pm

The White Mountina Ceili Band at the Sunapee CoffeeHouse

9 Lower Main Street in Sunapee

White Mountain Ceilí Band is Dexter Harding on the tenor banjo, Fiona Howell on the flute, Siena Kaplan-Thompson on the fiddle, and Mike Levine on the guitar and occasional concertina. They play Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton instrumental music with warmth and joy, as well as the occasional song.

Wednesday Open Art Studio at

The Library Arts Center

Bring your own art supplies and work on your current projects alongside a delightful and supportive group of artists. Facilitator Heidi Lorenz will paint alongside all, but is available for light guidance and instruction if desired. This welcoming and friendly drop -in style group is available to artists of all styles and abilities! You can register and pay online in advance, or if needed Heidi can collect cash or check for the class upon arrival. Drop-ins are welcome.

Digital Art Projects for Kids

and Families

Library Arts Center offers a variety of online art projects. View all of these great art projects on our YouTube Channel. New projects are released each week!

Painting Group at Chapin Senior Center Tuesdays at 1pm

Informal group would love to have you join them. Call COA to register, 526-6368.

Needlework Craft Group at Chapin Senior Center Wednesdays at 1pm

Informal group would love to have you join them. Call COA to register, 526-6368.

Center for the Arts Online Events

First Fridays, Special Events, Authors, Students, and School Programs Centerfortheartsnh.org/arts-online

And visit our Youtube Channel too!

Teacher Grants

Teacher Grants available now for 2023-2024 school year!