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This Week 25/04/03

Friday, April 4

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats open their season with a game tonight at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in downtown Manchester, at 6:35 p.m. against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Fans attending tonight can get a magnetic schedule of the season to plan their baseball outings. On Saturday, April 5, the game starts at 4:05 p.m. and the Fisher Cats play as the Manchester Chicken Tenders for the night. The Sunday, April 6, game starts at 1:35 p.m. and the first 1,000 fans get a free fleece. See milb.com/new-hampshire for the game schedule, tickets and promotions.

Thursday, April 3

Gibson’s Bookstore and the BNH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) will host author Katee Robert to talk about the eighth book in their Dark Olympus series, Sweet Obsession, tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29 and include a copy of the book.

Thursday, April 3

Manchester True Collaborative will hold a grand opening for the organization’s new community center, billed as the state’s first-ever LGBTQIA+ community center, at 72 Concord St. in Manchester today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP at manchestertrue.org.

Friday, April 4

Try samples and check out locally made items at the Made in NH Expo today from 1 to 7 p.m.; tomorrow, Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $7 for 65+; children under 14 get in free. See businessnhmagazine.com/events/ made-in-nh-expo.

Friday, April 4

Catch the Palace Theatre’s Short Play Festival at the Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St., Manchester, palacetheatre. org) today and tomorrow, Saturday, April 5. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. each night, featuring eight new plays a night, and tickets cost $24.

Saturday, April 5

The Animal Rescue League of NH (545 Route 101, Bedford, 472-3647, rescueleague.org) will host a 24-hour Slumber “Paw”ty, starting today. The National Shelter Slumber Pawty brings together shelters from across the nation (and beyond) to help raise funds and awareness for shelter pets. Visit shelterslumberpawty.com/event/Arlnh.

Wednesday, April 9

The Walker Lecture Series presents “Before They Could Speak: Laurel & Hardy in the Silent Film Era,” which features Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy silent films including Two Tars (1928), The Finishing Touch (1928) and You’re Darn Tootin’ (1928), on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St.). See silentfilmlivemusic.blogspot.com. All Walker Lectures are free and open to the public.

Save the Date! Saturday, April 12

The Friends of the Whipple Free Library will hold their annual auction on Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Library (67 Mont Vernon Road, New Boston, 487-3391, whipplefreelibrary.org) From 6 to 7 p.m. there will be a silent auction, a raffle room, a treasure trove, light refreshments, and preview of items. Items can be donated to the library during open hours until April 10.

Save the Date! Saturday, April 5

R&B singer-songwriter and rapper Jeremih will perform at the SNHU Arena on Saturday, April 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30 through ticketmaster.com.

Featured photo: Jeremih. Courtesy photo.

From the underground — 03/27/2025

The art and music scenes in New Hampshire have more variation than you might expect. Michael Witthaus takes a look at some of the artists, musicians and makers creating communities beyond the mainstream. Photo on the cover: Keegan Fitzgerald (MyArtbyKF) stands with her work at NH Underground. Photo by Eleanor Luna.

Also on the cover John Fladd examines the chai latte (page 18). Michael Witthaus gives an update on the music director search at Symphony NH (page 14). And Michael talks to the Young Dubliners ahead of their show at the Tupelo (page 26).

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News & Notes 25/03/27

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Family fun for whenever

Lacrosse season

• Catch the Saint Anselm College Hawks men’s lacrosse team at Grappone Stadium on the Saint Anselm College campus in Manchester on Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m. when they play Assumption. See saintanselmhawks.com.

• Cheer Nashua’s Rivier University Raiders men’s and women’s lacrosse teams at games this weekend on Joanne Merrill Field at Linda Robinson Pavilion in Nashua. The men’s team will play Johnson & Wales University Providence on Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m. The women’s team will play Colby Sawyer at 2 p.m. See rivierathletics.com.

At the ballet

• Cinderella will be performed by Ballet Misha’s professional adult dancers, apprentice company and students from Dimensions in Dance on Saturday, March 29, at 2 and 6 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St. in Concord). Tickets cost $31.60 for adults, $21.40 for children. See balletmisha.com

• Snow White will be presented by Southern NY Youth Ballet at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, palacetheatre.org) on Sunday, March 30, at 1 and 4 p.m. The show is “appropriate for children and young ballerinas of all ages” with an approximately 90-minute runtime and a brief intermission, according to a Palace email. Tickets cost $24 to $29. Tickets to a pre-show tea with Snow White cost an additional $20. The tea starts 45 minutes before showtime.

• Hispanic Flamenco Ballet will come to the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St. in Concord) on Tuesday, April 1, at 10 and 11 a.m. Tickets cost $19 to $33 and are available by calling 305-420-6622. See flamencoballet.com for more on the company.

Lil’ runners

• Kids in three different age divisions — ages 4 and younger, ages 5 and 6 and ages 7 and 8 — can participate in the Lil’ Leprechaun Run on Sunday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. Participants receive a medal at the finish, according to millenniumrunning.com/shamrock, where kids can register for the 100-yard fun run. The cost to register for the Lil’ Leprechaun is $5. Kids over 8 can register for the Shamrock Shuffle, which starts at 11 a.m. and is a 2-mile run/walk on Elm Street. The cost is $10 for kids 11 and under and $20 for ages 12 to 20. Adults can register for the Shuffle for $25 each. After all that running, grab a spot on Elm Street to watch the Manchester St. Patrick Parade, which steps off at noon. See saintpatsnh.com for more on the parade.

This Week 25/03/27

Friday, March 28

The Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, anselm.edu) will present a staging of Guys & Dolls by the Anselmian Abbey Players starting tonight. . Today and Saturday, March 29; Thursday, April 3; Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, the curtain goes up at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, March 30, there will be a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for Saint Anselm students. Visit tickets.anselm.edu.

Friday, March 28

Ally the Piper takes the stage tonight at 8 p.m. at Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) with an electrifying bagpipe show that blends classic rock and heavy metal covers with fresh, original music. Tickets are $35.

Saturday, March 29

Symphony NH (6 Church St., Nashua, 595-9156, symphonynh.org) will stage performances of Hollywood Hits this weekend. There’s a show tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Stockbridge Theatre (22-98 Bypass 28, Derry, 437-5210, pinkertonacademy.org/stockbridge-theatre) and another tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m. at the Chubb Theatre (Chubb Theatre at CCA, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com). This show presents majestic and beautiful music from some of the world’s greatest films of all time. Tickets at the Stockbridge Theatre start at $40 through the Theatre’s website, and tickets at the Chubb start at $35.75 through the Capitol Centre’s website.

Tuesday, April 1

Celebrate the2nd Anniversary of the opening of Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St, Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) tonight at 7 p.m., showcasing artists from across New Hampshire’s rich performing arts scene. Enjoy performances by Nashua Community Music School String Ensemble, Ukestra, the Symphony NH Brass Ensemble, Ruby Shabazz (pictured), Y Dance in Motion, Peacock Players, and Actorsingers. Presented by Nashua Community Arts. Tickets are $10.

Wednesday, April 2

Join New Hampshire Humanities (117 Pleasant St., Concord, 224-4071, nhhumanities.org) today for “The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing” at 7:30 p.m. at the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum (5 Abbott St, Nashua, 883-0015, nashuahistoricalsociety.org/florence-h-speare-memorial-museum). Historian and author Erin Moulton presents techniques and teaches the meaning behind cemetery iconography, abbreviations and epitaphs. Copies of her book The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing: Scavenger Hunt and Workbook will be available for purchase at the close of the program.

Wednesday, April 2

Tonight at 7:30 p.m. the Walker Lecture series presents the NH Ukeladies at Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord, 228-2793, theaudi.org). This event is free and open to the public. Visit walkerlecture.org.

Featured photo: Jeremih. Courtesy photo.

Quality of Life 25/03/27

Free prom dresses

Missy’s Closet Thrift Shop (13 Hazel Lane, Manchester, 978-7872, facebook.com/MissysClosetBoutique) is in the midst of its biggest event of the year, Free Prom Dress For Teens. Throughout the year the Missy’s Closet staff collects prom dresses, suits, make-up, jewelry and anything else teens may need for prom. These are given away to teens entirely for free, according to a press release.

QOL score: +1

Comment: Teens can shop for prom necessities at 68 March Ave. in Manchester on Fridays (4 to 7 p.m.), Saturdays (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and Sundays (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) until April 6.

Nevertheless, they persisted

As reported by WMUR in a March 19 online article, an Exeter coffee bar owner has used a negative review as a way to promote business. The shop, Flamingos Coffee Bar, recently received a two-star review online, with the comment, “Place was disgustingly pro women and just walking inside I immediately felt unwelcome as a male … probably wouldn’t return.” “Logan says she initially thought, ‘Ouch’,” the WMUR article read, “but her mindset quickly shifted from offended to empowered. ‘It’s actually a really great motto,’ she said. ‘It’s a great slogan.’” Since then, Logan has used the phrase “Disgustingly Pro-Women” sell popular merchandise with the motto on it.

QOL score: +1

Comment: See the “Disgustingly Pro-Women” merch at flamingoscoffeebar.com/merch.

Tolls, now 20 percent more annoying

In a March 19 online article, New Hampshire Public Radio reported that “the open road tolls in Hooksett on Interstate 93 will be closed starting in April until about Memorial Day. In the meantime, all traffic will be directed through the traditional cash and EZ Pass Lanes.” According to a March 18 press release from the Department of Transportation (dot.nh.gov) the shutdown is “to replace the full ORT system equipment. The anticipated start date is Tuesday, April 1, 2025, weather dependent. The work is expected to take approximately two months with an anticipated reopening prior to Memorial Day 2025.”

QOL score: -2

Comment: As recommended by NHPR, “Travelers can check traffic conditions at NewEngland511.org before heading out.”

Trophy fish

In a March 20 press release, the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game (nhfishgame.com) announced the winners of 2024’s Trophy Fish Program. Two new state records were set in 2024. Douglas Shanahan of Laconia bested the former pumpkinseed mark with a 10.75-inch long, 1-pound 3.92-ounce specimen from Winnisquam Lake last May. Stephen Whisler, age 13, of Portsmouth, set a new state record for the species with a 21.75-inch long, 6-pound 4-ounce sea raven taken in the Atlantic Ocean off Hampton in July.

QOL score: +1

Comment:For a list of New Hampshire trophy fish, and to learn more about the program, visit wildlife.nh.gov/fishing-new-hampshire/trophy-and-record-fish-program.

QOL score last week: 60

Net change: +1

QOL this week: 61

What’s affecting your Quality of Life here in New Hampshire? Let us know at news@hippopress.com.

News & Notes 25/03/27

Taco proposal

The Greater Manchester Chamber is holding a Taco Tour Manchester proposal contest for someone willing to propose at the Thursday, May 8, Taco Tour, which runs from 4 to 8 p.m. in downtown Manchester. The winner will receive an engagement ring from Day’s Jewelers (valued at $7,000) and professional photography to document the moment at the tour, the release said. Enter the contest at tacotourmanchester.com/proposal by April 30.

Egg!

The peregrine falcons at Brady Sullivan Tower in downtown Manchester welcomed their first egg of the season on the morning of March 22, according to the daily log. You can watch the couple and their progress at the Peregrine cam at nhaudubon.org/education/birds-and-birding/peregrine-cam, where the New Hampshire Audubon offers three live views of the nest with support of Peregrine Networks and Brady Sullivan Properties, the website said. The log also has a link to a document with basic information about the nest and a look back at previous seasons of peregrine falcons who have occupied it and the chicks that hatched there.

RIP to a K-9

The New Hampshire State Police Canine Unit announced the death of K-9 Wyatt, a Plott Hound who worked with the state police since 2015, according to a press release. Wyatt and handler Trooper First Class Kevin Devlin specialized in search and rescue as well as detection of human remains, the release said. “Wyatt passed away … after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that had spread throughout his chest and lungs,” the release said. “K-9 Wyatt was a cherished member of the New Hampshire State Police family, an essential part of the Canine Unit,” said Colonel Mark B. Hall in the release. “Today we mourn his passing and remember his years of exemplary service. Trooper First Class Devlin and K-9 Wyatt were instrumental in bringing closure to families throughout New Hampshire and beyond.”

Gardening & climate

The Atkinson Garden Club will host a presentation by UNH Master Gardeners Betsy Coes and Mike Koutelis on “Gardening in a Changing Climate” on Wednesday, April 2, at 6 p.m. at Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave. in Atkinson, according to a club email. The event is free.

Sustainability

The Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley (56 Mont Vernon St. in Milford) will hold the 2025 Souhegan Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food pantry SHARE, according to a press release. The fair will feature live music, food, a guided hike, a story walk, kids crafts, 34 exhibits, presentations and more, according to the release. Admission is free.

The Bach’s Lunch on Thursday, April 3, 12:10 to 12:50, at the Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St. in Concord, will feature a lecture on “Raga Music Composition.” “Hari Maya Adhikari and David Nugent will present a lecture on traditional Indian string instruments and their use in the creation and performance of Raga music,” according to a press release. The event is free; see ccmusicschool.org.

Keep those St. Patrick’s Day celebrations going: Manchester St. Patrick’s Parade steps off at noon on Sunday, March 30, running down Elm Street from Salmon to Central. Join in the fun by running in the Shamrock Shuffle at 11 a.m. (a kids’ fun run starts at 10:30 a.m.). See millenniumrunning.com/shamrock for details on the 2-mile run/walk and visit saintpatsnh.com for more on the parade.

The Southern NH Skating Club will hold its “All the Best” 60th annual ice revue on Saturday, March 29, at 1 and 7 p.m. at JFK Coliseum (303 Beech St. in Manchester). Tickets cost $10 for adults, $6 for children and seniors. See snhsc.com.

The Nashua Garden Club will hold a workshop on figs on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester St. in Nashua, with Jay Guarneri, who will discuss growing figs in cold climates, the different flavor classes of figs and more, according to a club email. Admission is free; see nashuanhgardenclub.org.

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