So Much Holiday Fun – 11/25/21

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From the eve of Thanksgiving through the end of the year, there are tons of activities and events that will get you in the holiday spirit. Check out this year’s guide to all the family fun, live performances, foodie events and more.

Also on the cover, try two takes on holiday cocktails, p. 42. Check out some of the live shows happening in Music This Week, starting on p. 52. And enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers with a side of puzzles, starting on p. 59.

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Pre-game the holiday The night before Thanksgiving is known as Friendsgiving or Drinksgiving, depending on intent. Whatever it’s called, bar ...
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Downtown holiday parades, light displays and more From downtown parades to spectacular multi-day light displays, here’s a list of festive ...
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Town tree lightings and festivals of trees for your holiday Cities and towns all across the Granite State are marking ...
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Classical holidays Pops, carols and symphonies in tune Experience the sounds of the season through classical music with these performances ...
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Downtown holiday Deliciously fun events for the holidays Experience the tastiest of what the holidays have to offer in New ...
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Meet the artists and snag some gifts Find festive art and unique handmade gifts by local artists and craftspeople at ...
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Catch your favorite holiday films at a theater See holiday classics like Elf, The Polar Express, It’s a Wonderful Life ...
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New business is a center for old-style photography Back when most people were transitioning from film photography to the more ...
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Yngwie Malmsteen hits Tupelo When he’s not revving his Fender Stratocaster at impossible speeds, shredding with a fury that other ...

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