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Two regional horticulturists from South Berwick will alternate places at the podium talking about a 1934 Garden Club of America tour of our region's gardens. The richly illustrated program, which is open to the public, will begin at 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 27. (Continued below with photo)

Whitney Smith walks alone onto the stage at The Players’ Ring, holding her pregnant belly.  The beautiful essence of motherhood looks out at the audience, a mere breath away, and announces: “Yea, I pee a little when I sneeze.”  So begins one of the monologues in Love, What’s your perspective?  A montage of original monologues from local writers presented for your viewing pleasure starting January 28th. (Continued below)

On Saturday, February 26, beginning at noon, Gary Sredzienski will swim the following route: Odiorne Point (Rye, NH) to Whaleback Lighthouse (Kittery, ME) to Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (New Castle, NH) to the Kittery Town Dock at Kittery Point. The total distance is close to four miles, and the water temperature is expected to be about 35 degrees. (Continued below)  

EXHIBIT RUNS through January 22, 2011

Lamont Gallery at Phillips Exeter Academy will present Heroes: Works by Steve Schapiro, renowned journalism and portrait photographer, in an exhibition of 60 of his photographs. The exhibit is a collection of Schapiro’s "personally selected iconic images from his encounters with artists, writers, actors, athletes, and politicians throughout the second half of the 20th Century."  (Continued below)

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Noted NH author Kevin Gardner will present “Discovering New England’s Stone Walls” on Friday, February 4th from 4 to 6 p.m. at the 28th annual NH Farm and Forest Expo at the Radisson/Center of New Hampshire in Manchester.   Gardner’s presentation will be in the Webster Room. (See details below)

OUR TOWN comes to life in Pontine Theatre’s thoughtful and loving rendition of Thornton Wilder’s classic portrait of small town, NH life.  Inspired by Peterborough at the turn of the twentieth century, the play’s nostalgic charm underscores the enduring appeal of living in such a long-settled area.  See details below for West End Studio Theatre performance in downtown Portsmouth, January 28 -- February 6.  (Continued below)  

According to Music Hall film coordinator Chris Curtis, “One of the most popular New Year resolutions this year, I’m led to believe, will be to stop seeing dopey movies on tiny screens. Here at The Music Hall we have the perfect prescription for keeping true to that resolution - great films in a great theater. And it’s only January!”  Schedule below (Photo from Tiny Furniture)  

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Hope to see you at my lecture on the history of the Wentworth Hotel in New Castle, Wednesday, January 5 at 7:30, sponsored by the Exeter Historical Society. This week marks the fifth printing of my hardcover history (Peter E. Randall, Publishers) of the old hotel and, if you haven’t heard the story yet, here’s a rare chance to get the whole scoop. (Details below)

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The Rochester Opera House treats fans to an outstanding live performance by singer Jeffrey Gaines on Saturday, February 5 at 8:00 PM. Gaines acoustic rock & pop blend reveals the flavor of soul and R&B that was “always around the house” and his later influences of Bowie and Lennon.  (Continued below)  

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Here we go again. Downtown Portsmouth will one more become a winter winderland of ice sculptures, music, fireworks and family frivolity as we welcome in 2011. Following is the official schedule from Pro Portsmouth, so button up and get your buttons. (Continued below)