Artist Reception: Exhibit-The Woods of Odiorne by Effie Malley, Wednesday May 8
April 23, 2024Join us from April 30 through June 1 to view a new photography exhibit, The Woods of Odiorne by Effie Malley. On Wednesday May 8, we will host a Meet the Artist Reception from 6:30-8:30 PM. All are welcome to stop by and refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required.
NH Together - Discussing Concerns About Democracy to Find Solutions, Tuesday May 7
April 23, 2024The Library is committed to providing programs to educate, engage, and inform. This election year, it seems more important than ever to have conversations about solving problems facing the state and nation.
Guitar Sunday @ PMAC Featuring Dave McClellan, Sunday May 5
April 23, 2024Join us on Sunday May 5 at PMAC for our monthly Guitar Sundays concert at Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC). Classical guitarist Dave McLellan and Mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora will perform Espanoleria: A Spanish song experience for voice and guitar. Music by Joaquin Rodrigo, Federico Garcia Lorca, and Manuel de Falla.
Exhibit - The Woods of Odiorne: Photographs by Effie Malley, April 30 - June 1
April 23, 2024We recognize one aspect of the importance of trees in this time of climate change—their role in keeping the natural world in balance by reducing carbon in the atmosphere. At the same time, forests are steadily disappearing, mostly due to our appetite for wood products, including wood as fuel, and our clearing them to make room for planting crops
Shakespeare Discussion Group: Romeo and Juliet, Tuesday April 30
April 23, 2024How now good friends? Dost thou seek a monthly pastime to broaden the mind and entice the senses? Look no further than Shakespearean Discussion Group! Enjoy the selected play of the month in the way ‘twas presented: to the masses!
Public Art Review Committee Issues RFP for Peirce Island Public Art Installation
April 23, 2024The City’s Public Art Review Committee (PARC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from artists interested in submitting designs for a work of art on Peirce Island to be funded through the City’s Percent-for-Art program. In preparation for the RFP, PARC held three community input sessions to discuss the Committee’s role, the history of Peirce Island, and the process for determining a location for the Peirce Island Art Project.
Hate Crime Vandalism, April 2024 Arrest
April 19, 2024On the morning of April 9, 2024, the Portsmouth Police Department opened an investigation into a targeted case of vandalism at Temple Israel in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Following an investigation, an arrest warrant for criminal mischief and hate-motivated criminal mischief was issued for a suspect identified through the investigation as Kevin O’Leary, 31 of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. On April 19, 2024, Mr. O’Leary turned himself in to the Portsmouth Police Department and was arrested on this warrant. Mr.
Hate Crime Vandalism Arrest
April 19, 2024On the morning of February 21, 2023, the Portsmouth Police Department opened an investigation into a wave of hate-motivated graffiti targeting houses of worship and other communities within the City of Portsmouth. Following an investigation, an arrest warrant for 31 counts of criminal mischief and hate-motivated criminal mischief was issued for a suspect identified through the investigation as Loren Faulkner. On April 18, 2024, Mr. Faulkner turned himself in to the Portsmouth Police Department and was arrested on this warrant. Mr.
City Launches Market Square Master Plan Initiative and Hosts Public Workshop on April 24, 2024
April 15, 2024The Planning & Sustainability Department is hosting the first Market Square Master Plan Public Workshop in City Council Chambers on April 24, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
This extensive project will explore and document proposed changes for Market Square with vigorous community input and professional design assistance, to create a plan that forms a foundation for the design of necessary infrastructure upgrades and enhancements to Market Square. The planning process will continue throughout 2024 and inform the upcoming Citywide Master Plan.
2nd Annual Sustainability Fair, Sunday, April 14, 2024
April 14, 2024Every day is Earth Day, but join us to celebrate the world we live in at our second annual Seacoast Sustainability Fair on Sunday April 14 from 12- 3 PM at the Connie Bean Center in Portsmouth.