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This Week 21/08/05

Big Events August 5, 2021, and beyond

Thursday, Aug. 5

The Sunflower Festival at the Coppal House Farm (118 N. River Road in Lee; 659-3572) continues today and through the weekend, wrapping up on Sunday, Aug. 8. The field is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission for weekdays costs $8 per person ($6 for kids ages 5 to 12 and for seniors and military and free for kids ages 4 and under). On the weekends, admission costs $12 per person ($10 for kids ages 5 to 12 and for seniors and military and free for kids ages 4 and under). Tickets are available at nhsunflower.com and at the farm stand. The festival also features an artisan craft fair on Saturday and Sunday, food vendors (including Flag Hill Distillery and Winery, Coppa Magica, El Camino and Fabian’s European Pastries on Saturday) and souvenir photo shoots for sale, according to the website.

On the weekend, find live music including, on Saturday, Artty Francoeur (10 a.m.), Green Heron (at noon), Borscht (2 p.m.) and Chris Reagan (4 p.m.), and on Sunday, Long Journey (10 a.m.), Decatur Creek (noon), Grim Brothers (2 p.m.) and Cedar Mountain (4 p.m.).

Other special events planned for the rest of the festival run. Today is Fairytale Day with visits from special characters and fairy house building starting at 2:30 p.m., according to the website. Friday, Aug. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. is Old Truck Day when you can see old trucks and talk to restorers. Children’s story times will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 8.

Thursday, Aug. 5

New Hampshire Fisher Cats continue their run of home games at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive in downtown Manchester; nhfishercats.com) with games against the Hartford Yard Goats through Sunday, Aug. 8. Games Thursday through Saturday start at 7:05 p.m.; Sunday’s game starts at 1:35 p.m. Before Sunday’s game, the Fisher Cats will host a Princesses at the Park brunch (tickets cost $24) featuring a pancake breakfast and appearances by princesses. Sunday will also feature a Gatos Feroces hat giveaway and kids run the bases, according to the promotions schedule. Post-game fireworks are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.

Thursday, Aug. 5

The Nashua Silver Knights have three games on the schedule for the next seven days at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua). Tonight at 6 p.m. they play the Westfield Starfires. On Friday, Aug. 6, they play the Vermont Lake Monsters, also at 6 p.m., with post-game fireworks. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, a doubleheader against the New Britain Bees starts at 3 p.m. Tickets to games start at $8 for adults, $6 for kids. See nashuasilverknights.com.

Friday, Aug. 6

Catch comedian Frank Santorelli tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.org, 668-5588). Tickets cost $25.

Saturday, Aug. 7

The Belknap County 4-H Fair runs today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and tomorrow, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 174 Mile Hill Road in Belmont. Events include 4-H agricultural events (a horse show at 9 a.m. on Saturday, a poultry hall at 1 p.m.) and live entertainment such as magic (Sunday at 10 a.m. and noon) and music (including Cedar Mountain Bluegrass Band at 2 p.m. on Saturday and the Blue Monsters at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday). Admission costs $8 ($7 for seniors and free for kids under 10 and for military with ID). See bcfairnh.org.

Save the Date! Saturday, Aug. 28

Order today to get the gyro plate, rice pudding, loukoumades, kourambiedes, feta or spinach peta, pastichio and of course baklava during the Greekfest Express at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (111 Island Pond Road in Manchester; 623-2045, assumptionnh.org). As with other foodie events at Assumption over the last year, this event is pre-order and drive-thru pick-up only. Go to foodfest.assumptionnh.org to order your Greekfest favorites by Sunday, Aug. 22, and select a time on Saturday, Aug. 28, for pick-up.

Featured photo, Sunflower. Courtesy photo.

This Week 21/07/29

Big Events July 29, 2021, and beyond

Thursday, July 29

The Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors Club will hold its annual Weare Rally today through Saturday, July 31. The event includes vendors (including food vendors), demonstrations, military vehicle displays and more. On Saturday, admission will cost $5 and the rally will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to mvmvc.org.

Thursday, July 29

At the Currier Museum of Art’s (150 Ash St. in Manchester; currier.org, 669-6144) weekly Art After Work, admission is free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. and you can enjoy live music, free tours and food and drink for sale in the Winter Garden Cafe. Today, the live musical performance is by Charlie Chronopoulos and the tours are of the exhibits “Tomie dePaola at the Currier” (at 5:30 p.m.) and “Roberto Lugo: Te traigo mi le lo lai — I bring you my joy” (at 6:30 p.m.). Advance online registration is recommended, according to the website.

Friday, July 30

The Nashua Silver Knights will play the Westfield Starfires today at 6 p.m. with fireworks to follow the game at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua). The Silver Knights will face Westfield again on Sunday, Aug. 1, in a doubleheader, the first game of which starts at 3 p.m. Tickets to games start at $8 for adults, $6 for kids. See nashuasilverknights.com.

Saturday, July 31

Lucas Gallo plays Fletcher-Murphy Park (28 Fayette St. in Concord) today at 6 p.m. as part of the Bank of New Hampshire Stage’s Music in the Park Series. Gallo released his newest EP, Time, last week. Tickets cost $12 plus a $3 fee; see banknhstage.com.

Saturday, July 31

Olympic competition continues this week, as does the competition at the Doggy Olympics, a series of activities held by the New Hampshire Dog Walking Club. Today at 10 a.m. it’s the Canine Fitness Challenge at Canine Strong in Concord. Or perhaps the Bubble Catching Game on Monday, Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m. at Friendly Pets Dog Park in Lee is more your dog’s speed. Find information on all the events and how to register your four-legged competitor at nhdogwalkingclub.com/2021-doggy-olympics-events.

Saturday, July 31

Take the kids to Greeley Park in Nashua for a Fairy Tale Concert with Party Palace, which starts at 11 a.m. The event is part of the city’s SummerFun programming (see nashuanh.gov) and kids are invited to dress up as their favorite fairy tale characters, according to the brochure, which also said the event will feature princesses interacting with the kids for singing, dancing and more.

Save the Date! Friday, Aug. 6

Catch Recycled Percussion Aug. 6 and Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. at Lakeport Opera House (781 Union Ave. in Laconia; 519-7506, lakeportopera.com). Tickets start at $25.

Featured photo, Aaron Tolson. Courtesy photo.

The Great New Hampshire Ice Cream Tour

It’s time for a road trip to enjoy one of New Hampshire’s treats- 34 ice cream locations! Join the Hippo on the Great New Hampshire Ice Cream Tour! Share your adventures with photos of your favorite Ice cream place! Hashtag us at #NHicecreamtour !

!!! Download our Ice Cream Tour Map PDF !!!

Axel’s Ice Cream
608 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH
axelsnh.com
(603) 429-2229

The Beach Plum
3 Brickyard Square,
Epping, NH
thebeachplum.net
(603) 679-3200

The Beach Plum
2800 Lafayette Rd,
Portsmouth, NH
thebeachplum.net
(603) 433-3339

The Beach Plum
16 Ocean Blvd,
North Hampton, NH
thebeachplum.net
(603) 964-7451

The Beach Plum
Tuscan Village: 8 S. Village Dr, Salem, NH
thebeachplum.net
(603) 458-7266

Beech Hill Farm
107 Beech Hill Rd,
Hopkinton, NH
beechhillfarm.com
(603) 223-0828

The Big One
185 Concord St, Nashua, NH
thebig1icecream.com

Blake’s Ice Cream
353 S Main St, Manchester, NH
(603) 669-0220
blakesicecream.com

Brookdale Fruit Farm
Serving Annabelle’s Ice cream
41 Broad St, Hollis, NH
brookdalefruitfarm.com
(603) 465-2240

Buza at Vibes Burgers
25 S Main St, Concord, NH
vibesgourmetburgers.com/buza-dairy-bar
(603) 856-8671

Dodge’s Ice Cream
77 Weare Rd, New Boston, NH
(603) 487-3339

Frekey’s Dairy Bar
74 Fisherville Rd, Concord, NH
frekeysdairyfreeze.com
228-5443

Gould Hill Farm
656 Gould Hill Rd,
Contoocook, NH
gouldhillfarm.com
(603) 746-3811

Granite State Candy Shop
832 Elm St, Manchester, NH
granitestatecandyshoppe.com
218-3885

Granite State Candy Shop
13 Warren St, Concord, NH
granitestatecandyshoppe.com
225-2591

Hayward’s Ice Cream
364 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH
(603) 424-5915
haywardsicecream.com

Hayward’s Ice Cream
7 Daniel Webster Hwy,
Nashua, NH
(603) 888-4663
haywardsicecream.com

Kilwins
Market Square, 20 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH
(603) 319-8842
kilwinsportsmouth.square.site

Kimball Farm
158 Turnpike Rd, Jaffrey
(3 other locations in MA)
kimballfarm.com
532-5765

King Kone
336 Daniel Webster Hwy,
Merrimack, NH
kingkonenh.com
(603) 420-8312

Lickee’s & Chewy’s
53 Washington St, Suite 100, Dover, NH
(603) 343-1799
lickeesnchewys.com

Lix Ice Cream Parlor
55 Charles Bancroft Hwy, Litchfield, NH
fb.com/LixIceCreamParlor
(603) 883-9300

Maple Creamery Truck
Food Truck at 426 NH Rte 104 New Hampton, NH
fb.com/The-Maple-Creamery

Moo’s Place
27 Crystal Ave, Derry, NH
moosplace.com
(603) 965-5224

Moo’s Place
15 Ermer Rd & Rte 111,
Salem, NH
moosplace.com
(603) 898-0199

NH Doughnut Co
2 Capital Plz, Concord, NH
nhdoughnutco.com
(603) 715-5097

Pete’s Scoop
187 Rockingham Rd, Derry, NH
petesscoop.net
(603) 434-6366

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream
83 Main St, Nashua, NH
subzeroicecream.com
(603) 943-8491

Super Scoops
58 Main St, Henniker, NH
(603) 717-0661
superscoops.com

Susie’s Sweets
at the Community Oven
845 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH
susies-sweets-nh.com

Susie’s Sweets
700 Lafayette Rd, Seabrook, NH
susies-sweets-nh.com

Triple Elm Coffee and Ice Cream
323 Main St, Sandown, NH
tripleelm.com
(603) 887-0666

Trombly Gardens
150 North River Rd, Milford, NH
tromblygardens.net
(603) 673-0647

What’s The Scoop?
Over 60 Flavors!!
160 Main St, Kingston, NH
whastthescoop.fun

This Week 21/07/22

Big Events July 22, 2021, and beyond

Thursday, July 22

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have home games at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive in downtown Manchester; nhfishercats.com) on the schedule through Sunday, July 25, against the Reading Fightin’ Phils. Games today through Saturday, July 24, start at 7:05 p.m.; Sunday’s game starts at 1:05 p.m. Catch fireworks from Atlas Fireworks after the games today and Saturday. Today is also NASA/Space Day and Sunday’s theme is Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues and You, with activities for kids. On Friday the Fisher Cats celebrate Christmas in July, with Christmas music and lights and an ornament giveaway for the first 500 fans, according to the website, where you can purchase tickets.

The Nashua Silver Knights also have a game today; they’ll play the Worcester Bravehearts at 6 p.m. See nashuasilverknights.com.

Friday, July 23

Tap dancer, choreographer, professor at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and New Hampshire native Aaron Tolsonpresents Aaron Tolson and Friends, an evening of dance and music featuring Elan Trotman, tonight at 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow, July 24, at 2 p.m. at the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Dr. in Manchester; anselm.edu/dana-center-humanities). Tickets cost $20. Find more arts and theater events in the Arts section, which starts on page 10.

Friday, July 23

Catch some of your favorite classic songs played live. Tonight at 6 p.m., catch JT Express, a James Taylor tribute show, at the Tupelo Drive-In in Derry (tupelomusichall.com).On Saturday, July 24, Into the Mystic, the Van Morrison Experience, will perform at the Bank of NH Stage in Concord at 8 p.m. (ccanh.com). On Sunday, July 25, the Flying Monkey in Plymouth presents Pink Talking Fish (a band that pays tribute to the music of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish) at 7:30 p.m. (flyingmonkeynh.com). Find more upcoming concerts in our listings on page 42.

Saturday, July 24

Take a walking tour of Manchester’s millyard with John Clayton, executive director of the Manchester Historic Association, today from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required for this event, which costs $15 per person. Tour attendees will meet outside the Millyard Museum’s Commercial Street entrance. See manchesterhistoric.org.

Wednesday, July 28

Wednesdays are good nights for catching a free live outdoor concert. Among the towns offering Wednesday concerts: Bedford at the Village Common Park Gazebo at 6 p.m. (this week it’s Knock on Wood), Candia at the Candia Pond Park at 6:30 pm. (Windham Swing Band), Merrimack at Abbie Griffin Park at 6 p.m. (Studio Two) and Plaistow at the PARC at 6 p.m. (B Street Bombers). Find more live music, including listings of area towns concert series, in the Music This Week listing on page 37. If you know of a spot with live music, let us know at music@hippopress.com.

Save the date: Saturday, Aug. 7

The Blues on the Range Festival, presented by the Granite State Blues Society, is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 7, starting at noon at The Range, 96 Old Turnpike Road in Mason. Tickets cost $25 in advance. This year’s lineup includes Veronica Lewis Band with Monster Mike Welch and more local and regional blues talent, according to granitestateblues.org, where you can purchase tickets.

Featured photo, Aaron Tolson. Courtesy photo.

Healthy ramen slaw

Coleslaw is a regular item on summer cookout menus. Typically it’s mainly a combination of cabbage and some sort of mayonnaise-based dressing. I went to introduce you to a fun yet simple spin on regular slaw.

This slaw starts with a base of coleslaw mix. Sure, you could buy a head of cabbage and slice it yourself, but the mix will save some prep time. Plus, you’ll most likely get a mix of red and green cabbage, as well as some shredded carrots, for zero effort. That’s a double win.

Then that cole slaw is combined with a sweet and tangy vinegar-based dressing. For additional flavor and texture, dried cranberries, slivered almonds and crushed up ramen noodles are added.

You may wonder about the ramen noodles. Trust me. They add a fun component to this dish.

Because the ramen noodles are thin, just a few minutes in the dressing transforms them into a tender yet crunchy state. In fact, I’d highly recommend adding the ramen just before serving. The texture of the ramen is a key part of the salad.

Michele Pesula Kuegler has been thinking about food her entire life. Since 2007, the New Hampshire native has been sharing these food thoughts and recipes at her blog, Think Tasty. Visit thinktasty.com to find more of her recipes.

Healthy ramen slaw
Serves 4

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 14-ounce package coleslaw mix
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 3-ounce package ramen, vegetarian or chicken flavor recommended

Combine water and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup.
Microwave on high for 30 seconds; stir well. Repeat in additional 10-second increments until sugar is fully dissolved.
Allow sweetened water to cool slightly.
Add vinegar, olive oil and ramen flavoring packet to sweetened water.
Mix dressing ingredients well, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow sauce to cool.
Combine cole slaw mix, almonds and cranberries in a large bowl.
Pour sauce over salad mixture, toss well.
Break ramen into smaller pieces, and add to the coleslaw mixture; mix well.
Serve salad.

Notes
Leftover salad can be refrigerated in a sealed container. However, the ramen noodles will become softer, and the salad will lose a bit of its toothsome texture.

Photo: Healthy ramen slaw. Courtesy photo.

This Week 21/07/15

Big Events July 15, 2021, and beyond

Thursday, July 15

The Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.org, 668-5588) will screen two silent films starring Buster Keaton tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. The movies Sherlock Jr. (1924) and Our Hospitality (1923, pictured) will feature live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis. Admission costs $10.

Friday, July 16

There are three days of Nashua Silver Knights games this weekend at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua). Tonight’s game against the Worcester Bravehearts starts at 6 p.m. and features post-game fireworks. Tomorrow’s game (with the Brockton Rox) starts at noon and Sunday’s doubleheader with the Pittsfield Suns starts at 3 p.m. See nashuasilverknights.com.

Saturday, July 17

Browse the Concord Arts Market today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rollins Park (33 Bow St. in Concord). The market featuring pieces from artisans and fine artists is a monthly event this summer (the third Saturday of each month), featuring more artists and artisan vendors (50 vendors at each market) as well as food, musicians and more, according to the event’s website, concordartsmarket.net. Next month, the Concord Arts Market will be at Intown Concord’s Market Days, Aug. 19 through Aug. 21 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

Saturday, July 17

The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St. in Manchester; currier.org, 669-6144) will host a free mini block party today. The afternoon will include activities for all ages, according to the website, where you can make reservations for the 3 to 5:30 p.m. time block or the 5:30 to 8 p.m. time block. There will be ceramics-related activities and demonstrations, kids art activities, live music, a beer and wine tent, free access to the gallery and food for sale — an outdoor pizza kitchen, the Winter Garden Café and two food trucks, B’s Tacos and Tim’s Drunken Sauces and Rubs.

Sunday, July 18

“A family-friendly indie band hailing from Maine” is how Bee Parks and The Hornets is described in the lineup for the Music on the Meeting House Green Series at the Canterbury Shaker Village (288 Shaker Road in Canterbury; shakers.org, 783-9511). Bring a picnic and a chair to enjoy the concert outdoors on the green, which starts at 4 p.m. There is a $10 per person suggested donation, according to the website.

Or enjoy the sounds of the Piano Man with Cold Spring Harbor: The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Band featuring Ben Eramo in Stark Park (550 River Road in Manchester), performing as part of the Friends of Stark Park 2021 summer music series (which runs Sundays through Aug. 29). The show starts at 2 p.m. See starkpark.com.

Sunday, July 25

It’s a kitchen takeover at Chunky’s Cinema Pub (707 Huse Road in Manchester; chunkys.com) on Sunday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Chef Keith Sarasin of The Farmers Dinner will serve up the dinner paired with a screening of Jaws. Dinner costs $65 per person, with options for a vegetarian meal and a wine pairing. Buy tickets in advance online.

Featured photo, Kimayo. Courtesy photo.

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