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This Week 26/01/22

Thursday, Jan. 22

“Art and Bloom,” a show in collaboration with the Women’s Caucus for Art, New Hampshire Chapter, and Kimball Jenkins Estate, 266 N. Main St. in Concord, will open to the public today from 2 to 4 p.m. with an opening reception scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. The show will feature floral arrangements interpreting the works of Kimball Jenkins’ winter show “Apricity: The Warmth of Winter Sun.” The show will also be open Friday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (during the Concord NH Winter Festival; see page 15). See kimballjenkins.com.

Thursday, Jan. 22

The Manchester Community Music School (2291 Elm St., Manchester, 644-4548, mcmusicschool.org) presents Stick Figures, a percussion-focused concert featuring faculty member Adam Cahalane tonight at 7 p.m. This concert is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Jan. 22

Dynamic drum troupe and visual spectacle Drum Tao will perform at the Chubb Theatre (Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) tonight beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $44.25.

Friday, Jan. 23

The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts will present Seussical the Musical, Jr. at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway, Derry, 404-2928, derryoperahouse.org) tonight at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. This production stars children and teens of The Majestic Academy. General admission tickets are $17. Visit majestictheatre.net.

Friday, Jan. 23

Laugh Attic at Strange Brew Tavern (88 Market St., Manchester, 666-4292, strangebrewtavern.net) presents The Interview tonight from 8 to 10 p.m. This is a comedy showcase where Human Resources asks the comics things you’ve always wanted to know. Tickets are $20 through eventbrite.com.

Saturday, Jan. 24

One of the premier Beatles tribute acts, Beatlejuice, will perform at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 through the Tupelo’s website.

Saturday, Jan. 24

There is a Winter Wonderland Masquerade Party at the Jewel Music Venue (61 Canal St. Manchester, 819-9336, jewelmusicvenue.com) tonight from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with special performances by Wettybop, The Artist Graves, Sokomodo, SPVNYVN, and Jephirsun Danger. There will be a masquerade costume contest with a $100 cash prize. Find the event on Jewel’s Facebook page for the QR code to scan top purchase tickets.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Granite State Generosity (gsgnh.org) welcomes the start of ski and snowboard season today with the Ninth Annual Bob Gilman Fun Run Ski and Snowboard Race at McIntyre Ski Area. Visit mcintyreskiarea.com/acitivities/bobgilman to register.

Save the Date! Thursday, Jan. 29

Dancing with the Stars will burn up the dance floor at SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, 644-5000, snhuarena.com) on Thursday, Jan. 29, with special guest Danielle Fishel. Tickets start at $76 through gotickets.com. A VIP package is available.

Featured photo: Horton, Clover, the Grinch and the Whos!

Quality of Life 26/01/22

A school project with wings

According to a Jan. 13 online article by WMUR, an airplane built by students at Manchester School of Technology has arrived at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. “Students have been working on the aircraft since 2023,” the article read. “It’s the second airplane built at the school through a partnership with the Manchester School District and nonprofit Tango Flight. The plane will be inspected and go through flight testing before receiving certification that it’s airworthy.”

QOL score: +1

Comment: According to a post on the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire’s website, “the aircraft, a two-seat Van’s RV-12iS recreational plane, will undergo FAA inspection followed by a ‘fly-off’ procedure supervised by an approved test pilot. “ Visit aviationmuseumofnh.org.

A cheer heard from here to Foxboro

As reported in an online article by WMUR, the New England Patriots Cheerleaders are led by a Londonderry native. “Driss Dallahi was one of the first male cheerleaders on the team,” the story read, “and now, he’s managing the squad. He joined the team in 2019, becoming one of the first male cheerleaders on the squad in nearly three decades. He was recently appointed manager.”

QOL score: +1

Comment: “Dallahi said preparing for a playoff game looks a lot like the regular season, just with more intensity,” the WMUR article said.

Eagles conserved

As reported by the Boston Globe in a Jan. 13 online article, “bald eagles are making a comeback in New Hampshire. According to the State’s most recent Wildlife Action Plan, released in December, “[The eagles’] recovery has been notable enough that they’re no longer considered a ‘species of greatest conservation need,’” As reported in the Globe article, “128 bald eagle pairs were documented in the state in 2025, 13 more than in 2024.”

QOL score: +1 for the eagles

Comment: On the other hand, five new species of shorebirds have been added to the list of those in need of conservation: Black-bellied Plover, Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpiper,Short-billed Dowitcher and White-rumped Sandpiper. Visit wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/nh-state-wildlife-action-plan.

QOL score: 55

Net change: +3

QOL this week: 58

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News & Notes 26/01/22

Celebrating Christa McAuliffe

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord will hold “Reach for the Stars: Celebrating Christa McAuliffe” Saturday, Jan. 24, through Sunday, Feb. 1, according to the Center’s website, starhop.com. “Join us as we honor the legacy of Christa McAuliffe and the STS-51L Challenger crew. Together, we remember their lives, their courage, and their enduring impact on education and space exploration,” the website said. Concord school teacher McAuliffe and the crew of the NASA Space Shuttle Challenger died on Jan. 28, 1986, shortly after the shuttle’s launch. The NHPBS documentary Christa will be shown throughout the week in the Planetarium, the website said.

On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the center will hold a program called “Reach for the Stars: Then, Now, & Forever” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. that will include “Christa’s Lost Lessons with NASA Astronaut, Ricky Arnold,” the unveiling of a new Christa McAuliffe exhibit and a panel discussion, the website said. Deadproof Pizza Co. will be on site for patrons to purchase dinner starting at 4 p.m., the website said.

On Saturday, Jan. 31, the center will host “Challenger: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe,” described on the website: “Journey through Christa’s life in this multi-media immersive living history performance, suitable for all ages.” Doors open at 5 p.m.

Go online to purchase tickets to either event or to purchase admission tickets for the week-long programming and reserve planetarium tickets.

Wash your hands

The Manchester Health Department reported that respiratory viruses including influenza, RSV and Covid-19, and norovirus (known for its stomach-related symptoms) are “actively circulating, statewide,” according to a Jan. 13 press release “Area hospitals are experiencing much higher than expected admissions and emergency department visits related to respiratory illnesses,” the release said. In the statement, Anna Thomas, MPH, Manchester’s Public Health Director said “We have officially entered the beginning peak of cold and flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates that this will last for a period of up to three months.” Recommendations for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses include getting a flu shot, washing hands often for at least 20 seconds and using alcohol-based hand sanitizers, covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze and throwing tissues in the trash after using them, disinfecting high-traffic surfaces and staying home from school or work until “your fever has been gone for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicines” if you get sick, the release said.

New Hampshire author Mary Anne Totten will hold a reading of her book Silos, Secrets, and Silence at Bookery in Manchester on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. See bookerymht.com for more on the event and matottenwrites.com for more on the author.

Thursday, Jan. 22, is Oscar nominations morning; see oscars.org at 8:30 a.m. for the announcements by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Then settle in for some movie talk with the Derry Public Library at their “2025: The Year in Film” Zoom presentation on Monday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Register at derrypl.org.

The Live Free or Die Farm, 11 Cricket Hill Drive in Amherst, will hold its annual Christmas Tree Burn and Bonfire Party on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 5 to 9 p.m., according to the listing on eventbrite.com, where you can find details about food and reserve a spot.

NH Pipes and Drums and Scottish Arts will hold a Burns Night celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24, starting at 5 p.m. at Castleton in Windham. The night will feature haggis, Highland dancers, whisky, Ceilidh dancing, live music, Burns poetry and more, according to nhssa.org, where you can purchase tickets.

Season of Music — 01/15/2026

on the cover

You can find concerts in venues big and small nearly every day for the rest of winter. In this week’s cover story, Michael Witthaus lists the shows to keep you humming along for the rest of the season. Above, on the cover and on page 8, is the band Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, from the band’s website raniarbo.com; photo courtesy the band by Joanna Chattman.

Also on the cover New Hampshire celebrates Wine Week with special tastings and the New England Winter Wine Spectacular. John Fladd gets the details on page 16.

Get ready to vote in Hippo’s Best of 2026 readers’ poll! Vote for the best pizza, best cocktail and best sandwiches! Plus other non-food things! Voting starts Thursday, Jan. 15, at hippopress.com.

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Outdoors

• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road in Holderness, nhnature.org, is offering Wild Winter Walks Saturdays Jan. 17 and Jan. 24 as well as select Sundays and Saturdays in February and March. At 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., take a 90-minute guided walk with a naturalist along the live animal exhibit trail to see the animals with their winter coats, according to a press release. The cost is $18 per person and the walks are geared toward ages 6 and up, the release said. Dress for the outdoors; see the website for tickets.

Otherworldly

• Seacoast Science Center at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye will hold a free Nature@Nite program on Friday, Jan. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. with a presentation about “Oceans Beyond Earth” at 5 p.m. with Caleigh MacPherson, a NASA Ambassador, according to seacoastsciencecenter.org, where you can register to attend the event.

Rabbits!

Beaver Brook Association, 117 Ridge Road in Hollis, will hold “Magic of Rabbits!” for ages 6 and up on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., according to beaverbrook.org, where you can register for the class.

Open for MLK Jr. Day

• The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St. in Dover, childrens-museum.org, will be open Monday, Jan. 19, with sessions from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., according to the website, where you can purchase tickets in advance. In the afternoon the museum will feature an artist visit with Taintor-the-Painter, who will “share the wonders of the circle as an important geometric shape and as a significant metaphor. Engage in making something colorful and fun with a variety of circle inspired hands-on activities and one, two, or more group collaborations. No experience necessary and perfect for all ages,” the website said.

• McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Manchester will be open on Monday, Jan. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to starhop.com, where you can purchase tickets to the Center and tickets to planetarium shows

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Thursday, Jan. 15

Pilot Paul Russo will speak at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, 669-4820, aviationmuseumofnh.org) tonight at 7 p.m. about using the Alton Bay Ice Runway — the only official ice landing strip in the lower 48 states, according to a press release. Admission is $10 per person.

Friday, Jan. 16

Blues Brothers, the Next Generation will take the stage at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35 through the Tupelo’s.

Saturday, Jan. 17

The Majestic Theatre (880 Page St., Manchester, 669-7469, majestictheatre.net) presents a Disco Inferno tonight at 7 p.m. Immerse yourself in songs from the disco era during the ’70s and before/beyond. Tickets cost $20; see the Majestic’s website.

Saturday, Jan. 17

The Dana Center for the Humanities (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, anselm.edu) will host the 11th annual Regional Idol scholarship competition tonight at 7 p.m. Selected for their vocal talent from a large pool of hopeful applicants, 12 talented area high school vocalists will compete for recognition and for scholarship money. See tickets.anselm.edu for ticket info.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Today is Free Fishing Day. You can fish without a license in New Hampshire today. Note that all other regulations must be followed. Learn more about fishing rules by reading the NH Freshwater Fishing Digest at fishnh.com/fishing/publications.html.

Saturday, Jan. 17

The New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park St. in Concord, nhhistory.org, will host a curator’s tour, with director of education Elizabeth Durbulle, of the exhibition “If You Had to Choose: Patriots and Loyalists in Revolutionary New Hampshire” today at 2 p.m. Admission to the museum costs $10 for ages 18 and over (under 18 get in free), according to the website.

Saturday, Jan. 17

Illusionist Leon Etienne will perform his magic show “Magic Rocks!” twice today, at the Rex Theatre (823 Amherst St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org) at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 via the Palace.

Sunday, Jan. 18

Take a break from the winter and spend the morning in Italy with a screening of 1953’sRoman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck at Red River Theatres in Concord at 10 a.m. See redrivertheatres.org.

Sunday, Jan. 18

The Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) will host Funny Women of a Certain Age today at 4 p.m. with comedians Carole Montgomery, Leighann Lord and Liz Glazer. Tickets are $45 through the Capitol Center’s website or $50 at the door.

Save the Date! Jan. 22
Drum troupe Drum Tao will perform at the Chubb Theatre (Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, their newest show, “The Best,” blends traditional wadaiko (Japanese drums) with modern energy and theatrical flair. Tickets start at $44.25 through the Capitol Center’s website.

Featured photo: Disco Inferno at the Majestic Theatre

Author: The Hippo Press

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