Soft opening week at Claremont Creative Center continues with New Inca Son

TOMORROW! Friday 5/10. Plus, save the date for the grand opening weekend.

Happy soft opening week of Claremont Creative Center!

Thank you to those of you that joined us, in person or online streaming, on Tuesday for our first concert with Polky! With a nod to the Polish community roots by they awesome Canadian group they gave us a truly memorable night. Dancing, community, friends, and music – we are off to the perfect start. Thank you our partners in the Claremont Creative Center project the Claremont Development Authority for being a part of this innovative approach to creative communities development, and to our sponsors for this concert the Union Episcopal Church whose mission of community love is through music, and with support from the Our Kids Commision of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire who are helping to close the opportunity gap for kids in NH (making music free and accessible for kids). Also a thank you to Clover Meadow for the Beautiful cut flowers arrangement.

We are grateful for your support and we look forward to seeing you at our next concert, which is, TOMORROW!

Polky at the Claremont Creative Center’s first concert.

New Inca Son

Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
WCCMA @ CCC
56 Opera House Sq., Claremont NH

The richness of Andean folklore comes alive with New Inca Son, “proud bearer of an indispensable cultural legacy.” (Keith Lockhart, Boston Pops Conductor). Acclaimed in the U.S. and abroad for over 20 years, the group has performed its ancient melodies and dances on world class stages such as the 1994 FIFA World Cup, 1996 and 2002 Olympic Games, and the White House. In 2019, New Inca Son had the honor of headlining at both of our country’s Smithsonian National Museums of the American Indian, NYC and Washington DC locations. In 2015, the band performed at the Kennedy Center for the Arts and the Smithsonian FolkLife Festival, as part of a special tribute to Peru; and at Philadelphia’s Mann Center’s for an audience of over 4000 enthusiastic kids from inner city schools.

New Inca Son is a band with a mission: to preserve its indigenous heritage and to instill, particularly in children and young people, an understanding and appreciation of it. As such, our artists both perform and educate, offering hands-on workshops, interactive concerts, and residencies for students in schools, colleges, libraries, and performing arts centers nationwide. As recognition for its educational work, the band has earned the 2007 “Distinguished Arts Educator in Music” award from the Massachusetts Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) and 2009 “Gold Star Award,” Mass Cultural Council. Manager Marianne Ruggiero is available to help educators write grant proposals to NEFA toward bringing the group to their schools for activities which connect meaningfully to Music, Dance, Social Studies, World History, and Spanish.


SAVE THE DATE for our GRAND OPENING weekend 5/30 & 6/1!

Join us as the Claremont Creative Center celebrates our grand opening weekend.

5/30Bassel & the Supernaturals at the Broad Street Park

6/1 — Grand opening celebration with the Villalobos Brothers at the Claremont Creative Center

More info and tickets coming soon!


Did you miss previous concerts? Watch them on our YouTube Channel!


Thank you for your continued support!
We look forward to many great events to share with you in 2024.

See you at our next event!

Tuesday 5/7 — Polky & Friday 5/10 — New Inca Son!

Happy Spring!

We’ve got great events coming up soon, at the newly renovated Claremont Creative Center! We are excited to show the new space, with some awesome music, with you all!


Polky

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
WCCMA @ CCC
56 Opera House Sq., Claremont NH

Toronto’s Polky, led by multi-talented female musicians, delights audiences with joyful vocal harmonies and unusual instruments.

Join us for the soft opening of the Claremont Creative Center! Toronto’s Polky, led by multi-talented female musicians, delights audiences with joyful vocal harmonies, unusual instruments, and upbeat performances. Drawing deep inspiration from Poland’s rich cultural tapestry, they push musical boundaries by fearlessly blending Polish traditional music with sounds and rhythms from across the globe.

This event will be live in person and live-streamed on YouTube.


New Inca Son

Friday, May 10, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
WCCMA @ CCC
56 Opera House Sq., Claremont NH

The richness of Andean folklore comes alive with New Inca Son, “proud bearer of an indispensable cultural legacy.” (Keith Lockhart, Boston Pops Conductor). Acclaimed in the U.S. and abroad for over 20 years, the group has performed its ancient melodies and dances on world class stages such as the 1994 FIFA World Cup, 1996 and 2002 Olympic Games, and the White House. In 2019, New Inca Son had the honor of headlining at both of our country’s Smithsonian National Museums of the American Indian, NYC and Washington DC locations. In 2015, the band performed at the Kennedy Center for the Arts and the Smithsonian FolkLife Festival, as part of a special tribute to Peru; and at Philadelphia’s Mann Center’s for an audience of over 4000 enthusiastic kids from inner city schools.

New Inca Son is a band with a mission: to preserve its indigenous heritage and to instill, particularly in children and young people, an understanding and appreciation of it. As such, our artists both perform and educate, offering hands-on workshops, interactive concerts, and residencies for students in schools, colleges, libraries, and performing arts centers nationwide. As recognition for its educational work, the band has earned the 2007 “Distinguished Arts Educator in Music” award from the Massachusetts Alliance for Arts Education (MAAE) and 2009 “Gold Star Award,” Mass Cultural Council. Manager Marianne Ruggiero is available to help educators write grant proposals to NEFA toward bringing the group to their schools for activities which connect meaningfully to Music, Dance, Social Studies, World History, and Spanish.


Did you miss previous concerts? Watch them on our YouTube Channel!


Thank you for your continued support!
We look forward to many great events to share with you in 2024.

See you at our next event!

Friday 3/15 — Crocodile River Music!

Crocodile River Music

Friday, March 15, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
WCCMA @ Union Church
133 Old Church Rd., Claremont NH

Join us for a high-energy performance of African dance and music with Crocodile River Music!

This group of performers will provide an exciting and educational experience for all. Presented by the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts. Registration in advance is appreciated. Livestream/on demand video will be available for this concert on YouTube.


Did you miss previous concerts? Watch them on our YouTube Channel!


Thank you for your continued support!
We look forward to many great events to share with you in 2024.

Stay warm, stay creative, and see you at our next event!