MANCHESTER, NH – Manchester Trolley Nights is a tradition in Manchester that highlights arts and culture in our community. Trolley nights are organized each year by area arts & cultural organizations to celebrate the amazing diversity of artistic expression and cultural experiences that the city has to offer.
There will be two Trolley Nights in 2017, July 20 and October 5. On each night, a trolley will circulate to many of Manchester’s art studios, galleries and cultural attractions from 5 to 8 p.m. The trolley will begin at the Commercial Street entrance of the MIllyard Museum at 5 p.m. and make a full loop approximately every 45 minutes. There are various parking areas around the route. Guests can hop on or off the Trolley at any venue, but as most venues are close to each other, guests are also welcome to drive, bike or walk between venues. A map and venue information can be found on the Trolley Night website.
Trolley nights are free and open to the public! All of the venues are open year-round, but on Trolley Nights venues have special events, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and promotions planned specifically for the evening. There are also some local businesses that offer promotions to Trolley riders. Wear your “I support the Arts” Trolley Sticker proudly!
The 2017 Season Venues are The Millyard Museum, the SEE Science Center, the Manchester Artists Association, The Manchester City Library, the Manchester Farmer’s Market, Studio Verne, Dancing Lion Chocolate, Pop of Color, Studio 550 Art Center, Langer Place and Althea Haropulos Photographer (more details on each venue below).
The 2017 Season is Sponsored by Millyard Coffee Company, making and delivering consistently satisfying nitro cold brew and traditional cold brew coffee to your home, office, or restaurant. The 2017 season is also sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental, with in-kind support from the Hippo.
Jump on the Trolley and support the arts in Manchester!
Venue-Specific Information:
1) The SEE Science Center features more than 80 hands-on exhibits for visitors of all ages. Many of these exhibits blur the lines between science, interactive art and sculpture. Topics include robotics, magnetism, motion and forces, sound, light and simple machines. SEE is also home to the Millyard LEGO Project, a depiction of the Amoskeag Millyard circa 1900, made entirely of LEGO bricks. The largest of its kind in the world, the Millyard LEGO Project includes models of iconic buildings across Manchester and more than 6,000 LEGO figures. Enter the raffle to win tickets to the 1st Annual Game Show Nite event at the SEE Science Center on August 24, 2017. SEE is open to the public 7 days a week. 200 Bedford St. Manchester, NH. 669-0400. www.see-
2) Manchester Historic Association – Millyard Museum. In 2001 the Historic Association opened the Millyard Museum in one of the renovated mill buildings of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Com
3) The New Hampshire Institute of Art (NHIA) is the oldest and largest non-profit arts institution in New Hampshire, founded in 1898 and today offering undergraduate, graduate , and community education programs, serving over 2,000 students annually on two campuses in Manchester and Sharon/Peterborough, New Hampshire. Learn more at nhia.edu
4) The Manchester City Library is proud to be participating in our first Trolley Night! The Carpenter Memorial Library Building was a gift to the City of Manchester from Frank P. Carpenter in memory of his wife, Elenora. The building opened in 1914 and has undergone a recent renovation to enhance its architecture while serving as a modern public library. Activities to be held at the library on the 20th include our Family Fare Event on the library’s south lawn starting at 6 pm with musician Steve Blunt. While inside the historical building staff will offer tours and Harpist Lisa Washington Calvo will be playing in our central Rotunda from 6 to 8 pm.
5) The Manchester Community Market is held in Victory Park every Thursday evening from June to October and offers an expansive array of locally grown items as well as NH made products, and agriculturally themed kids activities. The market aims to provide a fun, weekly farmers market that gives the community a place to connect with friends and farmers, access local foods, and enjoy this community event.
6) Dancing Lion Chocolate hand-crafts products from the finest artisan and small plantation chocolate and cacao from around the world. In 2016, the company was honored to be recognized as one of Dessert Professional Magazine’s Top 10 Chocolatiers in North America and by MSN/SpoonUniversity as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America. Dancing Lion Chocolate is located at 917 Elm St., in Manchester, NH.
7) Studioverne, Fine Art Fused Glass is located at 81 Hanover Street. In this working studio of Verne Orlosk, you will be able to see her kiln, view what’s currently in progress on her desk, wander through her small gallery, peek into her drawers full of art and purchase special gifts. Ask about her personalized workshops. Go to studioverne.com for events and fused glass information.
8) Pop of Color opened in August 2016 in an attempt to help grow the downtown independent retail scene in Manchester NH. Pop of Color is a colorful and modern home décor & gift shop. Many products we carry reflect our love of New Hampshire and many items are made in house or by New England artisans. We will be sampling a selection of local wine & snacks on event night. Pop in and check us out! Learn more at popofcolornh.com
9) Studio 550 is a community art center that offers art classes and one-day workshops for kids and adults in clay, stained glass, drawing, painting, and more. All classes are open to complete beginners! On Trolley Night, S
10) Langer Place at 33 Commercial Street is home to many creative small businesses and studio artists. In the Studio of Photographer Althea Haropul
11) The Manchester Artists Association is having a Pop Up Show at the Carol Rines Gallery. Members of the MAA will be exhibiting Original art in several media and also have matted prints and cards for sale. They will be presenting the winner of the High School Scholarship Award. Refreshments served. There is parking in the rear of the building!
