Category: E-Edition

Bats — they’re a great Halloween decoration. But real-world bats are already focused on winter — whether it’s migrating south or snuggling up in a cave or barn. And New Hampshire’s bats are still dealing with their own scary situation in the form of white-nose syndrome. In this week’s cover, we look at the state of local bats and what people can do to lend a hand (wing?) to these mammalian mosquito eaters.

Also on the cover The curtain rises on Kinky Boots at the Palace Theatre (page 14). Pick your own pumpkin — for decoration or pie (page 21). Goffstown celebrates the season with its annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Regatta (page 19).

View entire selection throughout the years here

NH Music Collective is all over our Music This Week listings, with its artists playing at restaurants and breweries as well as on stages dedicated to music, like the Bank of NH Stage. Michael Witthaus tells the story of the creation of this booking, production and artist development operation. Photo above and on the cover comes courtesy the NH Music Collective and is of April Cushman and Brad Myrick.

Also on the cover: We’re still in the thick of festival season. Find a weekend of fun at the Warner Fall Foliage Festival (page 19) and the Milford Pumpkin Festival (page 18). And we check in with the Currier Museum of Art to get the details of this season’s exhibitions (page 14).

View entire selection throughout the years here

If you’re getting tired of the same go-to recipes, John Fladd shows you how to bring new flavors to your meal planning by checking out some of the area international food markets, where you can buy items such as ingredients for these vegetarian Crystal Summer Rolls (pictured above and on the cover, photo by John Fladd).

Also on the cover: Get more Greek deliciousness at the Taste of Greece Festival this Saturday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Concord (page 27). Enjoy a weekend (and beyond) of live performances at area breweries and restaurants — find them in the Music This Week listing, which starts on page 34. Or, if you’d prefer some laughs, check out the Comedy This Week listings on page 37.

View entire selection throughout the years here

If the cooler temperatures have you taking your exercise routine outside — or thinking about taking your exercise outside — check out this week’s guide to fall (and a few early winter) 5Ks and other road races. Experts give you the basics for getting on the road.

Also on the cover: Watch artists at work at the Andres Institute of Art’s annual sculpture symposium (page 14). Michael Witthaus talks to Henry Rollins (page 31). And even in this difficult harvest year, due to a late spring freeze, you can pick your own apples; find out where (page 24)

View entire selection throughout the years here

Both baklava and spanakopita (the spinach and feta pie pictured here and on the cover) make excellent breakfast foods — OK, maybe that’s not one of our Glendi “facts” (it’s true, though). To celebrate this year’s 44th Glendi, we present 44 facts about this annual festival of Greek food and culture and the community that puts it all together at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester.

Also on the cover It’s a celebration weekend! “Fandoms unite” is the headline of our story on the Granite State Comic Con — a celebration of not just comic books but all manner of pop culture (page 14). St. Mary and Michael the Archangel Coptic Church in Nashua will celebrate Egyptian food at its annual festival (page 28). The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord celebrates at its annual Aerospacefest (page 20).

View entire selection throughout the years here

It’s time to trade in the flip-flops of summer for fancier fall footwear, like maybe ruby slippers or shiny boots. Find those sparkly fashion statements at The Wizard of Oz, opening this weekend, and Kinky Boots in October — two theatrical productions you’ll find at the Palace Theatre in Manchester this fall. Find more theater, arts, music, festivals (such as the Children’s Museum of NH’s Toddlerfest, pictured at right), book events and more in this year’s fall guide.

Also on the cover The Manchester Citywide Arts Festival starts Monday, Sept. 11. Get the rundown of all the events on page 30. The annual Hampton Beach Seafood Festival will be serving up lobster and fun this weekend (page 38). And celebrate your furry friends at the Wags to Whiskers Festival next weekend (page 32).

View entire selection throughout the years here

We recognize that summer, in the calendar sense, might not be over but Labor Day does feel like the conclusion of the summer vibe. So in this week’s paper we look at a few of the events that made this mild, sometimes sunny, frequently rainy, summer unique. On the cover and above, kids attending the Currier Museum of the Art’s Summer Block Party in July get their faces painted by young artists from Manchester Central High School. Photo by Morgan Karanasios courtesy the Currier Museum.

Also on the cover It’s a long weekend, make the most of it with live music at area restaurants. Find our Music This Week listing on page 32. Concord is trying to make downtown the place to be on the first Fridays of each month (see page 24). Find some mystery and some family fun at the UFO Festival in Exeter (page 18).

View entire selection throughout the years here

It’s a lovely time of year for bird watching — particularly for watching raptors, such as owls, hawks and falcons. Mya Blanchard talks to local experts about some of the birds of prey you may spot and what they look like. Photo at right is of a Peregrine falcon, photo by Al Hospers. Photo of bald eagles on the cover is by Joe Grande.

Also on the cover Mya Blanchard catches up with chef Keith Sarasin about his book Mastering Fermentation. John Fladd gives you an easy but impressive flourless chocolate cake. Michael Witthaus talks to Liam Spain about the NH Irish Festival.

View entire selection throughout the years here

Back! To! School! While parents may be more excited about this season than their kids, kids likely will get excited about suiting up for ballet or soccer or karate. Or trying out art or climbing lessons. Or hanging with their buddies at an afterschool program. If you’re looking for a place for your kids to find new interests or build on their existing skills, check out this week’s extracurriculars spectacular!

Also on the cover Meanwhile, the summer festivals continue. This weekend, Manchester is home to two of its tasty annual events: Mahrajan, a festival of Middle Eastern food, and We Are One, celebrating African, Caribbean and Latin American cultures. Find both stories starting on page 30. And in Nashua it’s the annual Greeley Park Art Show; see page 22.

View entire selection throughout the years here