Don't Miss Art Fest at the Currier Museum!

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 this 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 of "Wine, Women, and Song" closes our 19th season. Join us for an unforgettable night of favorite Strauss waltzes with dance and song, plus a few surprises from the Maestro. Come early and bid on spectacular items from Red Sox tickets to works by local artisans, and take a chance on raffle items such as spa and dining gift baskets. Tickets at the door are $10-$35.

3. Classic! The Milford Antiques Show will take place at Hampshire Hills in Milford on Sunday, May. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ver 80 dealers from various states present a large variety of quality antiques and collectibles at reasonable prices. Admission only $5 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Free Admission from 9:30 am to 11 am. Free parking, no sales tax, ATM machine in lobby, cafe with fresh baked goods and delicious coffee.

4. The Beatles! Catch Beatlemania at Central High School in Manchester on Friday, May. 10 from 7:30-10:15 p.m. The Central High School is hosting a benefit concert at the Central High School Auditorium to raise much needed funds to support music education in their school. This event is titled “Keep Music Education Alive.” The Beatlemania Stage Show will be performing the complete Beatles experience from the Ed Sullivan day’s right through to the Magical Mystery Tour, Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road with original costume changes and authentic Beatles instruments. The musicians from Beatlemania have performed professionally alongside the likes of Carly Simon, Hall and Oates, BJ Thomas, Kiss, Todd Rundgren and others. Band members have also written songs with Cher, Billy Joel, Michael Bolton and Joan Jett and several movie sound tracks which included “Wayne’s World”,” Light of Day” and others.

5. Healthy! Join the Spring into Healthy Living Fair in Concord on Saturday, May. 11 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate spring with samples of local, natural foods and products, wine and other great treats. Listen to live music, pet barnyard animals, and bring the kids for fun activities. Once again, this event will be so big we have to shut down South Main Street! Free parking in the parking garage and on the street. This event is open to the public, FREE, and will be held rain or shine inside the tent. Please bring a nonperishable food donation for the Concord Boys & Girls Club food drive.