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Plenty of fish

A look at the 33rd Hampton Beach Seafood Festival

By Katelyn Sahagian, Curt Mackail & Betty Gagne

food@hippopress.com

Seafood is the main attraction at the Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, which will also feature more than 40 food trucks and demonstrations in the culinary tent by Wicked Bites.

There will also be approximately 70 local artisans selling their crafts; live music around the clock; a cornhole tournament; a road race and other family-friendly activities. The festival will have two main stages: the Beach Bar and the Seashell Stage. Instead of doing two bar locations like they have in the past, Bridle said, there will be one supersized bar.

“We call ourselves ‘the largest bar in New England’ on those days,” festival director Nicholas Bridle said. “It’s over 40,000 square feet of bar on the sand.”

The bar area will be family-friendly, like the festival overall, and will also be the site of the cornhole competition. Other new features this year include shuttle buses to transport visitors to the festival from parking lots, and a digital ticketing system.

Seafood galore

More than 25 food vendors are on the bill, many of them long-established local favorites.

“This will be our 20th year,” said Sylvia Cheever, owner of Rye Harbor Lobster Pound.

Cheever said she’s looking forward to entering her specialities in the judging competition and hopes to win again.

“Our traditional creamy New England clam chowder, our fluffy clam chowder that’s topped with lobster, our lobster roll and our lobster bisque always do well,” she said.

Through the past six years Rye Harbor Lobster Pound earned a winner or runner-up award eight times in three different categories.

Perennial local favorites including the North Hampton Fire Department, serving breakfast sandwiches for early goers, and Hampton’s Saint James Masonic Lodge No. 102, a former champ in the fried seafood category, are returning too.

Swell Oyster Co., the first-ever Hampton Harbor oyster farm and the only one in New Hampshire using a suspended aquaculture system, is back for its second year. Co-founder Russ Hilliard said the system produces consistent, deep, easily shucked shells with plump meat. The company harvested its first oysters in 2018.

“We’re very excited to be participating in the seafood fest again this year,” Hilliard said. “Our menu includes our Swell oysters in the half shell shucked to order. We’ll also offer grilled oysters with Rockefeller butter or our chipotle bourbon butter, grilled clams casino, and extra-large shrimp cocktail.”

Mexican food is showcased at Lupe’s 55 Cantina booth.

“The menu features first and foremost our signature haddock taco with fried haddock, house slaw in a crispy corn flour shell, cilantro, pico de gallo and Chef Nicki’s mango habanero salsa,” owner Nicole Leavitt said. “Other features are shrimp ceviche cocktail, elotes, a lobster empanada with lemon crema, and mangonadas. A mangonada is a great way to stay cool with a house-made Mexican chili sauce featuring lime salt, cinnamon, sugar and other secret spices layered in with a mango-style slushie served with a Tajin straw.”

More than seafood

There are plenty of options if you’re not a seafood fan: roast beef sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, barbecue, gyros, french fries, pizza, pastry and desserts.

Shane’s Texas Pit BBQ, winner in the non-seafood category last year, is one vendor to look for if your taste runs to Austin-style smoked, fall-off-the-bone meats and classic southern “fixin’s” on the side.

When you’re ready for a sweet treat, several options fill the bill, including Clyde’s Cupcakes, Susie’s Sweets and the Boston Cannoli Co, which offers Little Italy-style crispy pastry shells stuffed with traditional ricotta fillings. But Boston Cannoli also pushes the established boundaries a bit with their ice cream, cheesecake and Oreo cannoli.

“A customer from New York City last year told us our cannoli are better than anything she’s ever had there,” said founder Peter Karras, who credits his standard recipes to his 1903 Sicilian forebears.

Clyde’s Cupcakes’ pink dessert truck stands out visually and for its scratch-made delectables. Individual cheesecakes served in a Mason jar, freshly baked shortcake topped with fresh strawberries and a scoop of ice cream, and hot apple crisp are all on the festival menu.

Grab a bite

One of the highlights of this year’s Hampton Beach Seafood Festival is the Wicked Bites culinary demos.

Wicked Bites (wickedbites.tv) is a well-known food show where the staff searches for the best food in the area, and during the festival some of the greatest chefs they’ve found will feature live cooking demonstrations in the culinary tent next to the Hampton Chamber of Commerce beach office.

“The Seafood Festival is always a great time, and the culinary tent is a fabulous part of the fun,” said Dyana Martin, who oversees the tent.

The tent is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will be able to watch cooking demos and sample some of the food.

“The audience can watch the food being prepared live, and there’s also a television screen and camera that are set up to show a bird’s eye view of the preparation,” Martin said. “After the food is cooked, myself along with a group of volunteers pass out samples to the spectators. Afterward, the audience has a brief time to talk to the chefs via questions and answers about the food that was prepared and their methods of cooking.”

The tent will feature eight chefs on Saturday and five on Sunday. Most of the chefs are local, and they love to entertain the audience with their skills and their recipes.

“The chefs are animated and creative,” Martin said. “The crowd loves them, and they love the crowds.”

She encourages people to come early to get a seat inside the tent.

“The tent fills quickly, and there are always people standing outside of the tent to look on, but they may or may not get a chance at trying a dish because there are so many people there,” she said.

Hampton Beach Seafood Festival
Where: Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A North), Hampton Beach. Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and transformed into a pedestrian mall. Free parking at designated locations (see “Parking” box) is available, with shuttle service to the festival.
When: Friday, Sept. 9, noon to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: $24 for full weekend, $8 per day. Digital tickets can be purchased in advance online under the “Admissions” section of the website.
More info: seafoodfestivalnh.com

Featured photo: Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. Courtesy photo.

Manchester Citywide Arts Festival

The Queen City celebrates art, dance, theater, music and more with a week of events

Calendar of Events

Event descriptions are according to the organizers. See manchesterartsfestival.com for the latest festival updates and to register for events.

Monday, Sept. 12

• Family Clay Monster Sculpting
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Studio 550 Art Center (550 Elm St.)
Make your own monster out of clay. Studio 550 will have pre-made “monster bodies” for you to embellish with your own horns, teeth, eyeballs and texture. Projects can be sculptures or can be modified to be a jar. Preregistration is required.

• Meet & Greet Artists @ Cat Alley
5 to 7 p.m.
Bookery (844 Elm St.)
Learn about the origins of Cat Alley and talk to emerging artists to professional muralists who were part of this project. Registration is recommended.

• Artist Talk with Ryan ORourke, Rich Pellegrino and Emily Dumas
6 to 7 p.m.
Bookery (844 Elm St.)
Ryan ORourke, Rich Pellegrino and Emily Dumas will be chatting about how they’ve gone from emerging artists to published illustrators. David Hady will be moderating. Registration is recommended.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

• Free dance class and story time for ages 2 to 5
10 to 10:45 a.m.
Dimensions in Dance (84 Myrtle St.) Register via Art Fest website.

• Jewelry workshop
3 to 5 p.m.
Institute of Art & Design at New England College (148 Concord St.)
Free. Learn how to make wire rings using basic jewelry tools and copper and brass wire. Registration required.

• Manchester Community Music School open house
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Manchester Community Music School (2291 Elm St.)
Come visit the Manchester Community Music School. Take a tour, listen to ensembles rehearsing, try out some instruments, meet the faculty, and learn more about individual and group lessons. Registration is recommended.

Wednesday, Sept. 14

• Free ballet class for adults
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Dimensions in Dance (84 Myrtle St.)
Register in advance. No experience needed.

• Excerpts & Investigation: A NH Dance Collaborative Performance
5:30 to 7 p.m.
The Factory on Willow (252 Willow St.)
Free event (registration is recommended). Watch three short segments of an evening-length dance called The Shire performed by Nsquared Dance. A post-performance discussion will feature the choreographer and the dancers.

• Pumpkin topiary workshop
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The AR Workshop (875 Elm St.)
Register in advance.

Thursday, Sept. 15

• Jewelry workshop
3 to 5 p.m.
Institute of Art & Design at New England College (148 Concord St.)
Free. Learn how to make wire rings using basic jewelry tools and copper and brass wire. Registration required.

• Printmaking workshop
3 to 5 p.m.
Institute of Art & Design at New England College (148 Concord St.)
Free. This workshop introduces the creative process of Intaglio printmaking. Spend an afternoon working with dry point on copper plates. Registration required.

• Free trial class of our Tap/Jazz combo class for kids in grades 3 to 5.
4 to 5 p.m.
Forever Emma Studios (516 Pine St.)
Tap shoes not required.

• Art After Work
5 to 8 pm
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St.)
Free exhibition tours and gallery admission to the museum, live music in the Winter Garden (tonight’s scheduled performers are Hickory Horned Devils), happy hour drink specials and a full menu available for purchase every Thursday night. See currier.org.

Friday, Sept. 16

• Glass demonstration
3 to 7 p.m.
Studioverne, Fine Art Fused Glass (412 Chestnut St.)
Stop in to meet the artist and see a demonstration. This painterly process of using only glass powders is just one technique to form fused glass art. It’s free to try for yourself. Fall leaves will be available. Browse the gallery and shop new collections early. See studioverne.com.

• Family pottery workshop
4:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Studio 550 Art Center (550 Elm St.)
Families can get a crash course on the pottery wheel. Kids must be 9+. One finished piece of pottery is included per participant. Pre-registration is required.

• Free jazz class for ages 6 to 10
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dimensions in Dance (84 Myrtle St.)
Register via Arts Fest webpage. No experience needed.

• The Little Mermaid, opening night
7:30 p.m.
The Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St.)
Get your ticket to Disney’s The Little Mermaid at palacetheatre.org.

• Friday Night Comedy at the Rex 7:30 p.m.
Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St.)
Featuring Dan Crohn and Emily Ruskowski. Tickets at palacetheatre.org

Saturday, Sept. 17

• Street fair
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Opera Block of Hanover Street.
The Arts Festival will culminate in a free family-friendly street fair in the Opera Block (Hanover Street between Elm and Chestnut streets) featuring an arts market, interactive art installations, live performances, food trucks and more. See the following page for more.

• Glass demonstration
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Studioverne, Fine Art Fused Glass (412 Chestnut St.)
Stop in to meet the artist and see a demonstration. This painterly process of using only glass powders is just one technique to form fused glass art. It’s free to try for yourself. Fall leaves will be available. Browse the gallery and shop new collections early. See studioverne.com.

• Printmaking wood blocks with Steamroller
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Institute of Art & Design at New England College (77 Amherst St.)
Watch students create large scale prints with a steamroller.

• Storytime with illustrator Ryan ORourke
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Bookery (844 Elm St.)
Illustrator Ryan O’Rourke will read and talk about his job creating art for books.

• Witch Crafting Series with Shadow & Soul Emporium
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (30-minute classes on the half-hour)
At the Soul Emporium tent at the Street Fair
Create magical crafts with Shadow and Soul Emporium. Registration required.

• Painting demo with artist Diane Crespo
noon to 2 p.m.
The Diane Crespo Fine Art Gallery (32 Hanover St.)
See dianecrespofineart.com.

• The Little Mermaid
2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St.)
Tickets for Disney’s The Little Mermaid are available at palacetheatre.org.

• Show opening of “Full Circle” at Mosaic Art Collective
5 to 8 p.m.
66 Hanover St., Suite 201
Mosaic Art Collective is hosting a grand opening and their first show, a group show of southern New Hampsire artists called “Full Circle.” An internal gallery opening for the show “The Locals” will be presented by See/Saw Art. See mosaicartcollective.com.

• Chunky Herringbone Knit Blanket Workshop
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
AR Workshop (875 Elm St.)
The workshop will guide you step by step through the hand knitting process to create a cozy one-of-a-kind blanket with herringbone details. Register via Arts Fest webpage.

Sunday, Sept. 18

• Street fair
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Opera Block of Hanover Street.
The Arts Festival will culminate in a free family-friendly street fair in the Opera Block (Hanover Street between Elm and Chestnut streets) featuring an arts market, interactive art installations, live performances, food trucks and more. See the following page for more.

• Free trial classes for adult tap program
Beginner: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Intermediate: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Forever Emma Studios (516 Pine St.)

• Free trial classes of teen Hip Hop and Contemporary program (grades 4 to 12)
Level 1 Contemporary: noon to 1 p.m.
Level 2 Hip-hop: noon to 1 p.m.
Level 1 Hip-hop: 1 to 2 p.m.
Level 2 Contemporary: 1 to 2 p.m.
Forever Emma Studios (516 Pine St.)

• The Little Mermaid
2 p.m.
The Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St.)
Tickets for Disney’s The Little Mermaid are available at palacetheatre.org.

Throughout the week

• Mini-Mural Monster Hunt
Aug. 29 through Sept 16
During any business hours (specific locations will vary)
Find all the mini-mural monsters for a chance to win a gift card to a participating downtown business. For an official monster mural checklist, visit a participating business. For an updated list of businesses go to 550arts.com or email info@550arts.com.

• Community Threads
Sept. 15, Sept. 17 and Sept. 18
Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St.)
The Currier invites community members to contribute to an ongoing large-scale weaving project that represents individuals and communities.

Featured photo: Dimensions in Dance. Courtesy photo.

Fall Guide 2022

Your guide for a season of fun

It’s a season packed full of fun this fall with the return of agricultural fairs, harvest dinners and food festivals, along with dozens of upcoming plays, concerts, road races and more. We’ve highlighted some of the events that southern New Hampshire has to offer on the schedule through Thanksgiving. Know of fall fun not mentioned here? Let us know at listings@hippopress.com.

FAIRS & FESTS

• Save the date for the Auburn Historical Association’s annual Auburn Day and Duck Race, happening on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auburn Day is the Association’s largest fundraiser, taking place near the Griffin Free Public Library on Hooksett Road and featuring live music, a petting zoo and dozens of local vendors. During the duck race, thousands of rubber ducks are set adrift on Sucker Brook, with prizes being awarded to first through 10th place. Admission to Auburn Day is free, while Duck Race tickets are $5 each. You can also get a “quack pack” of five rubber duck tickets for $20. Visit auburnhistorical.org.

• The Friends of Benson Park (19 Kimball Road, Hudson) will host the second annual family fun day on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will take place at the park’s amphitheater, featuring live music, a live animal education program with Wildlife Encounters, a magic show, raffles, games and more. Visit friendsofbensonpark.org.

• Join Petals in the Pines (126 Baptist Road, Canterbury) for its 10th annual New Hampshire Monarch Festival on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since 2013, the festival has aimed to educate kids and adults about the monarch butterfly, featuring various games and activities, local vendors, children’s book authors, butterfly wing tagging, free milkweed seeds and more. There is a suggested donation of $5 for adults, but kids receive free admission. Visit petalsinthepines.com/monarch-festival.

Wags to Whiskers
Don’t miss the Wags to Whiskers Festival, an annual fundraiser for the Humane Society for Greater Nashua, happening on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Anheuser-Busch Brewery (221 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack). The festival is billed as “New England’s largest pet dog event,” featuring all kinds of demonstrations, including from the Granite State Disc Dogs and Merrimack Police Department K-9 Drei. Also included are various dog-friendly vendors with giveaways and samples, a “kids’ fun zone” with carnival-style games and prizes, and food trucks on site with a variety of food and drink options. Dozens of adoptable puppies and dogs will be at the festival for new potential owners to meet. Tickets to the festival are $12 per person (free for kids and teens ages 17 and under). Visit hsfn.org/wags-whiskers-festival.

• Hollis Old Home Days are happening on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, at Nichols Field and the adjacent Lawrence Barn (Depot Road, Hollis). Festivities will include a town parade, midway rides, hot air balloon rides, a local artisan market, live entertainment and a fireworks celebration on Saturday evening. Visit hollisoldhomedays.org.

• Granite State Comic Con returns from Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18, with most events taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St.). Billed as the “Giant-Size 20th Anniversary Edition,” this year’s event will feature meet-and-greets with actors, comic book artists from New Hampshire and across the country, a costume contest, games, workshops and more. Single tickets and weekend passes are available. The cost is $20 per person on Friday and Sunday, and $25 on Saturday. Weekend passes are $55 per person. Kids ages 8 and under are free with paid adult admission. Visit granitecon.com.

• Derryfest returns to MacGregor Park (East Broadway, Derry) on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features a full day of live entertainment, including games, balloons, live animal demonstrations, local crafters and vendor booths. Visit derryfest.org.

• Pelham’s Old Home Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 17, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3 Main St. and will feature a variety of activities and happenings, like a pancake breakfast, craft vendors, food trucks, a town parade, live performances, a penny sale, a cornhole tournament and more. Visit pelhamoldhomeday.org.

• Wheels & Wings returns to the Nashua Airport at Boire Field (93 Perimeter Road) on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At this free touch-a-truck event presented by the Nashua Parks & Recreation Department, there will be all kinds of fire trucks, police vehicles, planes, helicopters and electric cars on display for kids to explore and learn about how they work. While admission is free, the local nonprofit 68 Hours of Hunger will be in attendance to collect nonperishable food donations. See “Wheels & Wings 2022” on Facebook for more details.

• The Town of Chester is wrapping its year-long series of 300th anniversary celebrations with a Tricentennial Grand Finale festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at noon at 4 Murphy Drive in Chester. In addition to live music and food vendors, a “mega” parade is expected to kick off at 2 p.m. on Chester Street, and a fireworks display will be held at 8 p.m. Visit chesternh300.org.

• Join the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum (18 Highlawn Road, Warner) for the return of its Harvest Moon Festival and Naturefest on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to Native American foods for sale, there will be various demonstrations, like leather work, beading, corn husk doll making and dreamcatchers. Visit indianmuseum.org.

• A New Hampshire tradition for more than 140 years, the Deerfield Fair, scheduled from Thursday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Deerfield Fairgrounds (34 Stage Road), is packed with four days of amusement park rides and live entertainment across several different stages — including horse shows, sheep shows and tractor pulls — in addition to plenty of that nostalgic fair food. Fair hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets at the gate are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors on Thursday and Friday, and free for kids ages 12 and under and for all military service members. Advance tickets are available for $10 until mid-September. Visit deerfieldfair.com.

• Charmingfare Farm (774 High St., Candia) is holding a multi-day pumpkin festival featuring pumpkin picking, tractor train rides, horse-drawn wagons, pumpkin art, live music and more. Visit their website to pick a date and time to attend. Available dates are Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, and Saturday, Oct. 8, through Monday, Oct. 10. Tickets are $22 per person and must be purchased in advance online (free for kids ages 23 months and under). Visit visitthefarm.com.

• Join DeMerritt Hill Farm (20 Orchard Way, Lee) for Pumpkinfest, happening on Saturday, Oct. 1, and Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Event features include pumpkin rock painting and naming contests for the chance to win prizes, as well as face-painting and pre-picked pumpkins available for purchase. Visit demerritthillfarm.com.

• The Milford Pumpkin Festival returns to the town’s Oval for its 33rd year from Friday, Oct. 7, through Sunday, Oct. 9. Festivities will include live music on the Community House Lawn and Oval stages on all three days, plus local food and artisan vendors, scarecrow making, pumpkin- and face-painting, circus and dance performances and other family-friendly activities, like a rubber duck race hosted by the Milford Volunteer Ambulance Association that will kick off at Emerson Park on Sunday at 1 p.m. Festival hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit milfordpumpkinfestival.org.

• Save the date for the return of the Warner Fall Foliage Festival, a town tradition of more than 70 years, on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9. The event features local vendors set up across Warner’s downtown area, along with a 5K run and walk on Saturday, various children’s games and other family-friendly activities. Visit wfff.org.

Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair
One of the Granite State’s longest-running fairs, the Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair returns to 17 Hilldale Lane in New Boston for its 65th year, from Friday, Sept. 9, through Sunday, Sept. 11. The weekend will be packed full of family-friendly activities and entertainment that include midway rides, demonstrations, 4-H animal shows and exhibitors, a classic car show, live music, fireworks and more. Admission to the fair is $10 for adults, and $5 for kids, seniors, veterans and active military service members. Visit hcafair.org.

• Don’t miss the fourth annual Hudson Harvest Festival, happening on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dr. H.O. Smith Elementary School (33 School St., Hudson). In addition to a costume parade for all ages with prizes to be awarded, the festival will feature games, music, vendors, craft tables and a pumpkin carving contest. See “New England Vendor Events” on Facebook for more details.

• The Town of Windham is planning a harvest fest at Griffin Park (111 Range Road, Windham) on Saturday, Oct. 15, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring food trucks, family-friendly activities and more. Visit windhamnh.gov.

• Don’t miss the Londonderry Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Londonderry Town Common (Mammoth Road). More than 50 local vendors will be on hand showcasing their products, and there will be various options from food trucks. Admission is free. See the Eventbrite page for more details.

• The pumpkin boats will hit the waters of Goffstown once again during the annual Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and Regatta, which returns on Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. In addition to the event’s signature pumpkin drop and pumpkin boat race, the event features a variety of local vendor booths around town. Visit goffstownmainstreet.org/regatta.

• The New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival returns to downtown Laconia on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. During the popular one-day street festival celebrating all things pumpkin, attendees can enjoy live music, a “pumpkin palooza” cornhole tournament and a craft and artisan show. For the kids there will be a climbing wall, face-painting, pumpkin bowling, a costume parade, jack-o’-lantern lighting, various exhibits and more. Visit nhpumpkinfestival.com.

FOOD

Tastings, Classes, Demonstrations & Meals

• Join 603 Brewery & Beer Hall (42 Main St., Londonderry) for a five-course autumn beer dinner on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. featuring a special menu with beer pairings. Courses will include seared scallop, stone fruit gazpacho, melon sorbet, New York strip with Parmesan smashed potatoes and grilled broccolini, and apple tartlet for dessert. The cost is $110 per person and includes taxes. Visit 603brewery.com.

• Visit the Colby Hill Inn (33 The Oaks, Henniker) for its next monthly wine dinner, a mushroom foraging and feast scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17. The event commences with a meet and greet and lecture from Christine Gagnon of Uncanoonuc Foraging Co., followed by foraging. Attendees will return to the Inn at around 1:30 p.m. for a special mushroom brunch with wine pairings. The cost is $75 per person. Monthly wine dinners at the Inn are normally up to five or six courses and are held on the second or third Saturday of each month, according to its website. Visit colbyhillinn.com to view its full schedule of upcoming dinners.

• St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church (500 W. Hollis St., Nashua) will host its annual Taverna Night on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 7 to 11 p.m. The event will include Greek appetizers, desserts, dancing and live music from Ta Pethia. Admission is $35 for adults and $20 for attendees under 18. Visit stphilipnashua.com.

• Brookford Farm (250 West Road, Canterbury) will hold a family-friendly pizza party on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m., complete with live music, children’s activities, a farm tour, an exhibitor fair, raffle prizes and more. Attendees can feast on house-made brick oven pizzas and sides that will be loaded with farm-fresh organic ingredients. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Admission is free for kids under the age of 2. Visit nofanh.org/brookford-farm-event.

• The Cozy Tea Cart of Brookline will hold a harvest afternoon tea tasting on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gatherings at The Colonel Shepard House (29 Mont Vernon St., Milford). In addition to seasonal teas, a variety of tea breads, pastries and sandwiches will be served. The cost is $39.95 per person and reservations are required. Visit thecozyteacart.com.

• The next installment of The Winemaker’s Kitchen cooking class series at LaBelle Winery will focus on Oktoberfest beer recipes — join them at their Derry location (14 Route 111) on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 6 p.m., or at their Amherst location (345 Route 101) on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. Recipes for items like bourbon and honey beer cocktails, beer mustard-glazed pork tenderloin, beer broth chili and beer chocolate cheesecake will be covered. The cost is $37.98 per person and includes tax. Visit labellewinery.com.

Glendi
Homemade pastichio, Greek meatballs, barbecue lamb, baklava and other Greek items will take center stage during Glendi, returning to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral (650 Hanover St., Manchester) from Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18. A three-day festival celebrating Greek culture with authentic food, coffee, live music, dancing and crafts, Glendi is a Queen City tradition spanning more than four decades. Festival hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (with food service ending at 9:30 p.m.) and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit stgeorgeglendi.com or follow festival happenings and updates on Facebook @glendinh.

• The next boxed Greek dinner to go, a drive-thru takeout event at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (68 N. State St., Concord), is happening on Sunday, Oct. 9, from noon to 1 p.m. Orders are being accepted now for boxed meals, featuring Greek meatballs with rice. The event is drive-thru and takeout only — email ordermygreekfood@gmail.com or call 953-3051 to place your order. For details on any future takeout events at the church, visit holytrinitynh.org.

• See MasterChef Jr. Live at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. The show will feature a “full sensory celebration” of the hit series, featuring the winner and fan favorites of MasterChef Jr. Season 8, along with live cooking demonstrations, kitchen tips and tricks and audience participation. Tickets range from $19.50 to $49.50 and are on sale now. Visit ccanh.com.

• The Red Arrow Diner will host a 100th anniversary celebration event at its Manchester location (61 Lowell St.) on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person (space is limited), with proceeds benefiting Waypoint New Hampshire. Visit redarrowdiner.com.

• Save the date for the annual Taste of New Hampshire, returning in person on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center (70 Constitution Ave., Concord). Attendees can sample food options from a variety of Greater Concord and Central New Hampshire area restaurants, along with beers and wines from local distributors. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central New Hampshire. Visit tasteofnewhampshire.com.

• The Bedford Village Inn (2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford) will hold its annual Able Ebenezer FORUM Ale Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. inside its Great Hall. The event will start with a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course dinner, with each course paired with a craft beer selection from Able Ebenezer Brewing Co. of Merrimack. Tickets are $85 per person and must be purchased in advance, as seats are limited. Visit bedfordvillageinn.com.

Festivals

• The Egyptian Food Festival is due to return to St. Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church of Nashua (39 Chandler St.) from Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18. Festival hours are from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, when attendees can enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine, cultural music, face-painting, church tours, children’s activities and more. Visit stmarycoptsnh.org.

• Don’t miss the Nashua Multicultural Festival, happening at Greeley Park (100 Concord St., Nashua) on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. Organized by the Nashua Mayor’s Office and the Nashua Multicultural Festival Planning Committee, the event will feature free samples of foods from a variety of countries (first come, first served), as well as art, dance performances and more. Admission is free. Visit nashuanh.gov/1237/nashua-multicultural-festival.

• Food options from around the world will be represented during the Concord Multicultural Festival, which returns to Keach Park (Newton Ave., Concord) on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Food vendors include several local restaurants and community members, and the festival also features live entertainment, artisan vendors and more. Visit concordnhmulticulturalfestival.org.

• The Southern New Hampshire Food Truck Festival returns for its fifth year to Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St., Nashua) on Sunday, Sept. 25, with general admittance from 2 to 6 p.m. and VIP admittance beginning at 1 p.m. In addition to a wide variety of eats from local food trucks, the festival will feature live music, yard games, a children’s zone, craft beer options and more. Tickets are $7 general admission for adults and free for kids under 12. Foods are all priced per item. Find the event page on Facebook or Eventbrite for more details.

• Apple Harvest Day returns to downtown Dover on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day-long family event features more than 300 vendors, food, a 5K road race, live entertainment and more. Visit dovernh.org/apple-harvest-day.

Drinks

• LaBelle Winery will hold blindfolded wine tastings at its locations in Amherst (345 Route 101) on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m., and in Derry (14 Route 111) on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. Attendees will try five wines while blindfolded during each session, relying on their senses of smell and taste to guess which is which. LaBelle wine educator Marie King will lead both tastings. Admission is $43.40 per person (including taxes) and registration is required. Visit labellewinery.com.

• Beer for History returns to the American Independence Museum’s Folsom Tavern (164 Water St., Exeter) on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., with pourings from Pipe Dream Brewing of Londonderry. The series will continue with guest appearances from Earth Eagle Brewings of Portsmouth on Thursday, Oct. 20, and the University of New Hampshire’s Brewing Lab on Thursday, Nov. 3. In addition to featuring pourings from a different local brewery during each event, Beer for History often features various colonial-inspired games and, occasionally, live music. Tickets are $10 for Museum members and $15 for non-members. Kids and teens under 21 receive free admission. Visit independencemuseum.org.

• Join Tuscan Market (9 Via Toscana, Salem) for its 10th annual Passeggiata wine tasting on Friday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and include sampling access to more than 25 different types of wines, along with light food options and raffle prizes. Visit tuscanbrands.com.

• To Share Brewing Co. (720 Union St., Manchester) will hold its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 9 p.m. The event centers around the release of To Share’s most popular seasonal beer, its Oktoberfest altbier. Also included will be various Oktoberfest-themed snackboards, and pretzels courtesy of The Hop Knot. Stein hoisting competitions will be held at both 4 and 6 p.m. (space is limited). Admission is free and no reservations are required. Visit tosharebrewing.com.

• Red, White & Brew, a craft beer and wine festival presented by Veterans Count, returns to Funspot (579 Endicott St. N., Laconia) on Saturday, Sept. 24, with VIP admittance from noon to 1 p.m. and general admittance from 1 to 4 p.m. The event also features food, a car show, raffles, an auction and live music from The Bob Pratte Band. Tickets are $25 general admission, $40 VIP admission and $10 for designated drivers. Admission for all attendees includes sampling tickets and a commemorative wine glass while supplies last. Visit vetscount.org.

• Black Bear Vineyard (289 New Road, Salisbury) is celebrating grape harvest season with its third annual Harvest Fest, on Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, beginning at 11 a.m. both days. Guests will have the chance to learn how wine is produced from grapes grown right on the vineyard, and each day will feature live music and food trucks onsite. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased through Eventbrite. Visit blackbearvineyard.com.

• Save the date for the second annual Fall Fest at Northwoods Brewing Co. (1334 1st New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood) on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to multiple beer releases — including a special double IPA in collaboration with Forever Locked and the Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire — the festival will feature a craft market, live music all day, demonstrations, a special exhibit and more. Proceeds from this year’s event benefit Wings of the Dawn, with a dollar of every pint sold going directly to the organization. Visit northwoodsbrewingcompany.com.

• Join WineNot Boutique (25 Main St., Nashua) for Wines of Italy, a special wine tasting event happening on Wednesday, Sept. 28 — three sessions are available, from 5 to 6 p.m., 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. More than a dozen Italian wines will be available to taste, along with cheeses and charcuterie accoutrements to enhance the experience. The cost is $20 per person. Visit winenotboutique.com.

• Tickets are on sale now for the Powder Keg Beer & Chili Festival, which returns to Swasey Parkway in Exeter on Saturday, Oct. 1, with two sessions, from noon to 2 p.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is presented by the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce and the Exeter Parks and Recreation department, featuring hundreds of different beers, ciders and hard seltzers to taste from a variety of local vendors. Chili samples are also back this year for the first time since 2019. General admission tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door, and include a compostable tasting cup, access to unlimited beer and chili samples and live entertainment. Designated driver tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit powderkegbeerfest.com.

• LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) will host the fourth and final session of its Walks in the Vineyard series on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. Vineyard manager Josh Boisvert and wine educator Marie King will lead attendees on an educational walk throughout LaBelle’s Amherst vineyard, focused on the vines’ overall life cycles. You’ll also have an opportunity to taste four different types of wines throughout the session. Admission is $32.55 per person and includes tax. Visit labellewinery.com.

• Save the date for the annual Oktoberfest celebration at Mile Away Restaurant (52 Federal Hill Road, Milford) on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. In addition to an authentic food menu of German eats, there will be special Oktoberfest beers, live music and more. No entrance fee is necessary, but there is a $20 parking fee per car. Visit mileawayrestaurantnh.com.

• The Milford Rotary and Lions Clubs are once again working on presenting a lineup of vendors for two nights of beer, wine and spirits tastings during the annual Milford Pumpkin Festival, on Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Community House Lawn (Union Street, Milford). The cost is $20 per person for 10 tasting tickets, and each ticket holder also receives a commemorative glass. Visit milfordpumpkinfestival.org/bws-tent.

• The New Hampshire Brewfest returns to Cisco Brewers (35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth) on Saturday, Oct. 8, with general admittance from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and VIP admittance beginning at noon. Admission ranges from $50 to $65 and includes access to tastings from a variety of New England-area craft breweries, along with food trucks and other vendors that will be on site. Designated drivers are $20. Visit nhbrewfest.com.

• The first annual Mount Uncanoonuc Brewfest, a fundraising event to benefit the Worker Bee Fund, is happening on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 553 Mast Road in Goffstown. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online at workerbeefund.org/events/brewfest.

• Join LaBelle Winery at its Derry location (14 Route 111) for a Spooktacular Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The adults-only Halloween party will feature spooky appetizers, snacks, desserts and a cash bar available all night. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for the best. Admission is $35 per person. Visit labellewinery.com.

• Enjoy Brews and Boos at The Hill Bar & Grille (50 Chalet Way, Manchester) on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door (21+ only) and include entry into the eatery’s Halloween costume contest, plus appetizers, music, craft beer and more. Visit mcintyreskiarea.com.

• New Hampshire Distiller’s Week returns this fall, culminating with the ninth annual Distiller’s Showcase of Premium Spirits, which returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St., Manchester) on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event features hundreds of spirits from purveyors around the world, as well as light food options from more than 25 area restaurants available to sample. Tickets are $60 per person before Oct. 2 and $75 after Oct. 2, with proceeds benefiting the New Hampshire Food Bank. As in past years, the hotel is also offering a “Sip ‘n’ Stay” package, which includes tickets to the event, along with a room. Visit distillersshowcase.com.

THEATER

• The Winnipesaukee Playhouse (33 Footlight Circle, Meredith, winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org) professional company presents two mainstage productions this fall. The Conference of the Birds is running now through Sept. 17; tickets cost $29 to $39. Murder for Two runs Sept. 21 through Oct. 9; tickets cost $25 to $42. Showtimes are on various dates and times, Tuesday through Sunday. The youth theater company also has two upcoming productions, Tuck Everlasting and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, both running Oct. 27 through Nov. 6, with showtimes Thursday through Sunday. Tickets cost $11 to $17 for students and $14 to $20 for adults. The community theater company presents Vintage Hitchcock – A Staged Radio Play Thursday, Nov. 10, through Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15.

• The Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, palacetheatre.org, 668-5588) presents two mainstage productions this fall. The season opens with Disney’s The Little Mermaid Sept. 16 through Oct. 2. Then, Grease comes to the stage Oct. 21 through Nov. 12. Showtimes are on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., with one Thursday-at-7:30 p.m. show for each production (Sept. 29 for The Little Mermaid and Nov. 10 for Grease). Tickets cost $25 to $46. The Palace Theatre’s youth company presents Freaky Friday on Tuesday, Oct. 11, and Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., and Red Riding Hood on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for youth and $15 for adults.

• The Majestic Theatre presents Majestic-opoly, its 17th annual auction and performance fundraiser, on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Majestic Studio Theatre (880 Page St., Manchester). The evenings will feature silent auctions, raffles and refreshments as well as performances from the company’s adult, teen and youth actors. Tickets cost $20 per person. Visit majestictheatre.net or call 669-7649.

• Theatre Kapow presents Mr. Wolf at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord), with showtimes on Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $28 for adults and $23 for students. Visit ccanh.com.

• The Milford Area Players present Miss Holmes at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts (56 Mont Vernon St., Milford) Sept. 23 through Oct. 2, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Visit milfordareaplayers.org.

Titanic the Musical
The Manchester Community Theatre Players present Titanic the Musical at the Manchester Community Theatre Players Theatre, located at the North End Montessori School (698 Beech St., Manchester). Showtimes are on Fridays, Oct. 14 and Oct. 21, and Saturdays, Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at manchestercommunitytheatre.com.

• The Hatbox Theatre (Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord, hatboxnh.com) will feature two mainstage shows by local theater companies this fall. First up is The Government Inspector, presented by Phylloxera Productions, Oct. 7 through Oct. 23. Then, Lend Me a Theatre presents Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead Nov. 4 through Nov. 20. Showtimes for both productions are on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., and tickets cost $22 for adults and $19 for students and seniors.

• The Community Players of Concord present two shows at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord). The Wind in the Willows is Friday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m., and tickets cost $15. Murder on the Orient Express is Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m., with ticket sales TBA. Visit communityplayersofconcord.org.

• The Peacock Players (14 Court St., Nashua, peacockplayers.org) youth theater company presents Disney’s The Aristocrats Kids Oct. 14 through Oct. 23, followed by 9 to 5 The Musical Nov. 11 through Nov. 20. Showtimes are on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Ticket sales are TBA.

• The Epping Community Theater will present Shrek the Musical Oct. 21 through Oct. 30 at the Epping Playhouse (38c Ladd’s Lane, Epping). Visit eppingtheater.org.

• The Riverbend Youth Company presents The Drowsy Chaperone at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts (56 Mont Vernon St., Milford) on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2:30 p.m. Ticket sales are TBA. Visit svbgc.org/amato-center.

The Little Mermen
Join The Little Mermen at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) on Saturday, Nov. 12, featuring a family-friendly Disney sing-along event at 2 p.m., followed by an 18+ show at 8 p.m. The cover band dresses up in costume to perform all the classics and new family favorites. The band’s creator, Alexis Bambini, bills the show as an experience for Disney kids who grew up. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for kids ages 12 and under, or $25 for general admission to the night show.

• The Actorsingers present the musical thriller Sweeney Todd at the Keefe Center for the Arts (117 Elm St., Nashua) Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6. Ticket sales are TBA. Visit actorsingers.org.

• On Your Feet! The Musical – The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan comes to the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $55 to $95. Visit ccanh.com.

• The Kids Coop Theatre presents Lights Up! on Sunday, Nov. 13, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Friday, Nov. 18, through Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway, Derry). More information and ticket sales are TBA. Visit kids-coop-theatre.org.

• On Broadway, a celebration of this year’s Broadway season starring a cast of Broadway actors, comes to the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $45.

ART

Exhibitions

• Catch Two Villages Art Society’s exhibition “Pixels, Wood, Clay” at the Bates Building (846 Main St., Contoocook) before it’s gone on Friday, Sept. 9. It features works by artists Tony Gilmore, Rick Manganello and Caren Helm. The next exhibition, “Out of the Woods,” opens Friday, Sept. 16, with an opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 17, from noon to 2 p.m. It features a series of collaborative vignettes paying tribute to the seasonal changes of New Hampshire, created by a group of five local artists known as the 9th State Artisans. It will remain on display through Oct. 8. “From the Hippie Trail to the Silk Road,” set to run Oct. 21 through Nov. 12, is an exhibition by Kathleen Dustin that includes her original artwork, inspired by and juxtaposed with jewelry and textiles from around the world that Dustin has collected during her travels. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit twovillagesart.org or call 413-210-4372.

• The Currier Museum of Art (50 Ash St., Manchester, 669-6144, currier.org) currently has two special exhibitions. “Gee’s Bend Quilts” features five quilts from Gee’s Bend in Alabama, where several generations of women collectively developed a distinctive style of quilt making. “Memoirs of a Ghost Girlhood: A Black Girl’s Window” features an immersive multimedia experience created by artist Alexandria Smith using wallpaper, paintings on wood, found objects and sculpture, accompanied by an original site-specific composition windowed by Liz Gre. Museum admission costs $15 for adults, $13 for seniors age 65 and up, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17, and is free for children age 12 and under and museum members. Current museum hours are Wednesday and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Art 3 Gallery (44 W. Brook St., Manchester, 668-6650, art3gallery.com) has an exhibition, “Layered: Color and Texture,” on view now through Sept. 15. Featured works highlight the interplay between color and texture, how the tactile quality of an object’s surface appeals to the sense of touch, and how the depths of light and color appeal to the sense of sight. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m., with evening and weekend viewing available by request.

• The Manchester Historic Association has an exhibit, “The People’s Sculptor: The Life and Works of John Rogers,” on view through September at the Millyard Museum (200 Bedford St., Manchester). It celebrates the art of American sculptor John Rogers, who came to Manchester in 1850, and explores the influence that Manchester had on Rogers’ life and work. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission costs $8 for adults, $6 for seniors age 62 and up and college students, $4 for youth ages 12 through 18, and is free for kids under age 12. Call 622-7531 or visit manchesterhistoric.org/millyard-museum.

• See “My Year of Toys: An Art Journal” at Gallery 6, the art gallery at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St., Dover, childrens-museum.org), on view now through Oct. 16. For this exhibition, author and illustrator Sandy Steen Bartholomew created a drawing of one toy from her large toy collection every day for a year. Gallery 6 is free and open to the public; paid museum admission is not required to enter. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Return of the Sculpture Symposium
After a two-year hiatus the Andres Institute of Art (106 Route 13, Brookline, 673-7441, andresinstitute.org) will host its annual Bridges and Connections Sculpture Symposium Sept. 10 through Oct. 2, with a public opening on Sunday, Sept. 11. For three weeks, invited artists from all over the world will stay in Brookline to create sculptures for permanent installation at the Institute’s 140-acre outdoor sculpture park and trails. The public is invited to meet the artists and watch them work at designated times, TBA. A presentation of the completed sculptures at their permanent sites will take place on Sunday, Oct. 2. Visit andresinstitute.org/symposium-2022.

• Twiggs Gallery (254 King St., Boscawen; 975-0015, twiggsgallery.wordpress.com) presents a group exhibition, “STILL: The Art of Still Life,” from Sept. 10 through Oct. 29, with an opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m.

• The New Hampshire Potters Guild presents its biennial exhibition “Storied in Clay” at the exhibition gallery at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen headquarters (49 S. Main St., Concord) Sept. 26 through Oct. 27, with an opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Visit nhpottersguild.org.

• Creative Ventures Gallery (411 Nashua St., Milford, creativeventuresfineart.com) will have an exhibition, “The Woods Wrap Around You,” on display during October, featuring hand-colored monoprints by Loretta CR Hubley. A reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, with wine and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 p.m., followed by a presentation by the artist and a live piano performance inspired by the exhibition.

Events

• The Canterbury Shaker Village Artisan Market will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Village grounds (288 Shaker Road, Canterbury; 783-9511, shakers.org). The fair celebrates traditional arts with a craft fair featuring textiles, ceramics, wood, glass, jewelry and more; food trucks, live music, guided tours and more. Admission costs $15.

• The Concord Arts Market, an outdoor artisan and fine art market, continues monthly through October at Rollins Park (33 Bow St., Concord). The final dates of the season are Saturday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit concordartsmarket.net.

• The Beaver Brook Association (117 Ridge Road, Hollis, 465-7787, beaverbrook.org) hosts its annual Fall Festival and Art Show on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features artwork by regional artists, children’s art, live music, animal and birds of prey presentations, guided hikes and herbal and flower products and refreshments for sale. Admission is free.

• The Capital Arts Fest, a free event hosted by the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, outside on Main Street in Concord. There will be a fine art and craft fair, live music and dance performances, a historic walking tour of downtown Concord and more. Visit nhcrafts.org or call 224-3375.

CONCERTS

Find listings for more concerts (including Seacoast-area performances) most weeks in the Concert listings in the Nite section.

• Jason Aldean is bringing his country style to the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion on Thursday, Sept. 8, and Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

• U.K. bagpipe group Red Hot Chili Pipers is coming to The Flying Monkey on Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• Lakeport Opera House hosts an ’80s Rock Night with Aquanett on Friday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

• Richie Kotzen is playing at the Tupelo on Friday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m. Prices for tickets range from $35 to $40.

• The Rex Theatre will have Jonathan Edwards perform on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets cost $29.

• Sting, the soft rock icon, is playing the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir takes the stage at the Tupelo on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.

• The Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion will host Tenacious D and DJ Douggpound on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $29.

• The Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion hosts Shinedown on Friday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $100.

• Sam Bush comes to The Flying Monkey on Friday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• See The Weight perform at Tupelo on Friday, Sept. 16, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $45.

• Styx and REO Speedwagon are at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 6:45 p.m. Tickets start at $75.

• The Flying Monkey is hosting The Man in Black on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $34.

• The Don Campbell Band takes the stage at the Rex on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

• The Palace Theatre is hosting Dirty Deeds on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $29 to $39.

• The Rex hosts Marshall Crenshaw on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• The Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion welcomes Jon Pardi on Friday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• The Linda Ronstadt Experience comes to the Rex on Friday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The show is performed by American Idol star Tristan McIntosh. Ticket prices start at $29.

• Lakeport Opera House will host An Evening of Sinatra on Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $35.

• Tupelo will host Christopher Titus on Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.

• No Shoes Nation Band, a Kenny Chesney tribute band, is playing at the Rex on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $29 to $39.

• The Tupelo is hosting the Souled Out Show Band on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• Herman’s Hermits comes to the Tupelo on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $52 to $67.

• The Chubb Theatre hosts Pink Floyd tribute act The Machine on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• LaBelle Winery’s Derry location will host Fleetwood Macked, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.

• American Elton, performed by Elton John impersonator Bill Connors, is coming to the Rex on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.

• Joel Hoekstra & Brandon Gibbs are playing the Tupelo on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. as part of their Campfire Tour. Tickets are $40.

• The Rex will host The Jon Pousette-Dart Duo on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

• Retro Rewind Dance Night is coming to the Bank of N.H. Stage on Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15.

• James Montgomery with Christine Ohlman comes to the Tupelo on Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. There will also be a special horn section. Tickets are $35.

• The Bank of N.H. Stage is hosting a talent show on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets to attend cost $50.

• The Ana Popovic Band and Johnny A Band are coming to The Flying Monkey on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• The Rex is hosting The Adam Ezra Group on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• Tupelo is hosting Roomful of Blues on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30.

• Glenn Tilbrook comes to the Tupelo on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40.

• America’s Got Talent contestants turned rock stars Greta Van Fleet will play at the SNHU Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $49.50 to $79.50.

• LaBelle Winery is hosting The Eagles Experience at its Derry location on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.

• The Wood Brothers are playing at the Tupelo on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $55.

• See The Jersey Tenors at the Lakeport Opera House on Friday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. Ticket pricing info TBA.

• Grateful Dead cover band Dead Set will take the stage at The Flying Monkey on Friday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Their set will feature Zach Nugent. Tickets are $29.

• Will Evans is performing at the Bank of N.H. Stage on Friday, Oct. 7, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $26.

• Foreigners Journey, a Foreigner and Journey cover band, plays at the Tupelo on Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37.

• The Palace is hosting The Uptown Boys, a tribute to Billy Joel, on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• Almost Queen, a Queen cover band, is coming to the Chubb Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $28.

• The Palace is hosting The Best of Jozay and Patti Doubleheader on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $35 to $40.

• The Smithereens, with guest vocalist Marshall Crenshaw, are coming to the Tupelo on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45.

• Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead comes to the Bank of N.H. Stage on Friday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $18.

• The Boy Band Project comes to the Bank of N.H. Stage on Saturday, Oct. 15, with showtimes at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Ticket prices start at $25.

• John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band will take the stage at The Flying Monkey on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• The Rex is hosting singer-songwriter Susan Werner on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• The Chubb Theatre will host Bat: The Original Meat Loaf Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50.

• Metallica tribute band The Four Horsemen will take the stage at the Tupelo on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.

• The Palace hosts Jim Brickman on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $45 to $75.

• Tupelo will host An Evening with George Winston on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $40 to $60.

• LaBelle Winery’s Amherst location will host the No Shoes Nation Band, a tribute to Kenny Chesney, on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.

• Boston pub rock band Dropkick Murphys will take the stage at the Chubb Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7:15 p.m. Ticket prices start at $39.50.

• Michael Schenker comes to The Flying Monkey on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $49.

• The Bank of N.H. Stage is hosting Ghostlight on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $20.

• U2 tribute band Unforgettable Fire takes the stage at the Tupelo on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40.

• Yesterday Once More will play the music of the Carpenters at the Rex on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.

• See Accept at the Tupelo on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $50.

• See the Disney Junior Live concert at the Chubb Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $62.50.

• The Flying Monkey hosts Evil Woman as they put on their show, The Electric Light Orchestra Experience, on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $44.

• Being Petty performs at the Bank of N.H. Stage on Friday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $28.

• The Bank of N.H. Stage will host Cory Pesaturo on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. This show is free to attend.

• Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue plays at the Chubb Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50.

• Abba tribute act Mania performs at the Chubb Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• The David Bromberg Quintet plays at the Rex on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $49.

• The Tubes take the stage at The Flying Monkey on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• The Flying Monkey will host Zero on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.

• Tupelo is hosting Richard Marx on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $65.

• The Bank of N.H. Stage welcomes John Waite on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45.

• Jim Breuer takes the stage at the Tupelo on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $55.

• LaBelle Winery is hosting Queen tribute band Absolute Queen at its Derry location on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45.

• John Scofield is performing at the Dana Center on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $45.

Remember the ’80s
The Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org) is going retro on Friday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. with the Back to the Eighties Show featuring the tribute band Jessie’s Girl. The group hails from New York City and has dozens of credits performing with ’80s rock icons, from Bret Michaels and Debbie Gibson to Men at Work, Tiffany, A Flock of Seagulls and many others. Tickets start at $35 and are available now to purchase online.

• The Flying Monkey hosts Ani DiFranco on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $59.

• The Highwaymen will play at the Rex on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• Tupelo will host Stanley Jordan, who will play a set of Jimi Hendrix music, on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $40.

• Tab Benoit takes the stage at The Flying Monkey on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.

• The Bank of N.H. Stage is hosting Darlingside on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• Pink Talking Fish performs at The Flying Monkey on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

CLASSICAL

• Symphony New Hampshire opens its 100th anniversary season with “Ode to NH” on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Keefe Center for the Arts (117 Elm St., Nashua). The program will feature historical and modern pieces written about or in New Hampshire, including Oliver Caplan’s Lunastella Fuga, John Adams’ “Shaking and Trembling” from Shaker Loops, Amy Beach’s Bal Masque and Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite. The next show is “Winds of Time,” with performances on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Keefe Center in Nashua and on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. at Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord). It features Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4, Du Puy’s Quintet for Bassoon and Strings in A minor III, Weber’s Clarinet Concertino in E-flat and Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings. Tickets cost $10 for youth ages 13 to 17 and full-time students age 29 and under and range from $20 to $60 for adults and from $18 to $55 for seniors age 65 and up. Admission is free for youth under age 13. Visit symphonynh.org.

• Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra’s fall concert will be held at The Music Hall Historic Theater (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth) on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. The program will feature Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, George Walker’s Lyric for Strings and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade in C Major. Tickets cost $45 to $68. Visit themusichall.org.

• The Concord Community Concert Association presents a classical concert, “Duo Baldo,” featuring violinist Brad Repp on his 1736 Testore violin and pianist Aldo Gentileschi, at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord) on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 at the door or $23 online. Call 344-4747 or visit ccca-audi.org.

Beethovan and Friends
The Nashua Chamber Orchestra presents its fall concert “Beethoven and Friends,” with performances on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Nashua Community College (505 Amherst St., Nashua) and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m. at Milford Town Hall (1 Union Square, Milford). The program will feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F, as well as Symphony No. 1 in G by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint Georges; Impromptu Op. 5 by Jean Sibelius; and Andante and Rondo ongarese, Op. 35 by Carl Maria von Weber. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for seniors age 65 and up, military and college students. Admission is free for youth under age 18. Visit nco-music.org.

• The Concord Community Concert Association welcomes pianist Richard Dowling to Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord) on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $23. Call 344-4747 or visit ccca-audi.org.

• The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 118th year with an orchestral showcase, “Nature & Myth,” featuring music by Beethoven, Walker, Grieg and Sibelius, on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m., at the Seifert Performing Arts Center (44 Geremonty Drive, Salem). Tickets cost $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $8 for kids. Visit nhphil.org.

• The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert will be held at The Music Hall Historic Theater (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth) on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. The program will feature Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 and George Walker’s Lyric for Strings. Tickets cost $20 for students, $30 for seniors age 60 and up and range from $25 to $35 for adults. Visit portsmouthsymphony.org.

• Opera New Hampshire has announced that its annual “Arias and Aperitivo” will return in person this fall, with the date and location TBA. The fundraising event will feature an evening of live performances, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a large array of silent auction items. Visit operanh.org.

COMEDY

Find listings for more comedy shows (including Seacoast-area performances) each week in the Comedy This Week listings in the Nite section.

• Ruby Room Comedy has live comedy shows at the Shaskeen Pub on Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. Tickets start at $10.

• Daniel Tosh, host of Tosh.0, is coming to the Bank of N.H. Stage on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $49.50.

• Chunky’s in Nashua will have comedian Amy Tee on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• Joe Yannetty performs at Chunky’s in Manchester on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• Harrison Stebbins will be at Headliners Comedy Club on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Queen City Improv
The Hatbox Theatre (270 Loudon Road, Concord, 715-2315, hatboxnh.com) is hosting Queen City Improv on Friday, Sept. 30; Friday, Oct. 28, and Friday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. each night. The group’s shows are completely improvised, so while there are games that the actors know, each skit from the game is made up on the fly. The result means that each show is completely different every night. Tickets are $22 for adult non-members, $19 for members, senior citizens and students, and $16 for senior members.

• Popular America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel will be on stage at the Palace on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $64.50.

• Fulchino Vineyard is hosting Christine Hurley on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $29.

• Mark Scalia takes the stage at Chunky’s in Manchester on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• Headliners welcomes Kevin Lee to the stage on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• Comedian Bob Marley will play at The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center on Thursday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices start at $40.

• The Bank of N.H. Stage will have Paula Poundstone on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $19.

• Frank Santorelli will be at Headliners on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• LaBelle Winery will have Paul D’Angelo performing at its Amherst location on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35.

• The Bank of N.H. Stage is hosting Jimmy Dunn on Thursday, Sept. 29, as well as on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

• Headliners will have Stephanie Peters on stage on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• See Gary Valentine at the Rex on Friday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.

• Headliners Comedy Club is having Chris Zito perform on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20.

• Paul Gilligan is playing at Fulchino Vineyard on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $29.

• The Rex is hosting comedian Frank Santos — known as the “R-Rated Hypnotist” — on Friday, Oct. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• Headliners’ featured comedian is Joe Yannetty on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• Corey Rodriguez will perform at the Rex on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• Tupelo Music Hall is hosting a Tupelo Night of Comedy on Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m., featuring performances from a series of different comedians. Tickets are $25.

• The Palace is hosting comedian Juston McKinney on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 p.m. and at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $32.50.

• Jody Sloane is Headliners’ featured comedian on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• Social media comedian Randy Rainbow is playing at the Bank of N.H. Stage on Friday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $39.

• The Rex will put on a one-night show by comedian Robert Dubac called “The Book of Moron” on Friday, Oct. 28, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.

• Headliners hosts Brian Beaudoin on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• See Capitol Comedy on Saturday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m., at the Dana Center. Ticket prices range from $25 to $45.

• The Bank of N.H. Stage is hosting comedian Bob Marley on Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets for all shows start at $39.50.

• See Amy Tee at Headliners on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• Drew Dunn will be at the Rex on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

• Headliners hosts Pat Oats on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

• James Dorsey performs at Headliners on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Runs/Walks

• The Manchester Fire Cross-Country 5K is on Friday, Sept. 9, at 5:30 p.m. The racestarts and finishes at Derryfield Park (Bridge Street, Manchester). Day-of registration is $35 for adults 14 and over, $25 for youth 13 and under. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

• The Nashua 5K fun run/walk will be on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. at Stellos Stadium (7 Stadium Drive, Nashua). Registration for service members, veterans and kids 12 and under is free. Registration for runners ages 13 and over is $30. Register in advance at vetscount.org.

Get Kids Running
Across New Hampshire, there will be a Healthy Kids running series for five weeks. At Nashua High School South (36 Riverside St.) it will be every Sunday from Sept. 11 through Oct. 9, at 2 p.m.; and at Rollins Park (33 Bow St., Concord) and at Roy Memorial Park (Wood Hawk Way, Litchfield) it will run from Sept. 11 through Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. respectively. Kids in pre-K through grade 8 can choose to run a quarter, half or full mile. High schoolers can run two miles. Walk-up day-of registration is $50 and covers all five races.

• This year’s Merrimack River Trail Triathlon is on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the cornfield behind 6 Loudon Road in Concord. The start time is TBA. There will be a 4K bike, a 3K run and a 2K kayak paddle. Registration is $35 for adults 18 and over, and $25 for kids and teens 17 and younger. Visit merrimack.org.

• The first race in the Delta Dental XC Race series begins on Friday, Sept. 16, at 3:30 p.m. The 2-mile run will be at Canterbury Shaker Village (288 Shaker Road). Registration is $25 for one race and $75 for all three. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

• Hooksett Kiwanis 5K Trail Race is happening on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 8:30 a.m. The race will be at Heads Pond Trail, with parking at the Brady Sullivan building and a free shuttle service to the starting line. Day-of registration is $30 for adults and $20 for runners ages 15 and under. Visit hooksettkiwanis.org.

• The Greenfield Fire Department Road Race is on Saturday, Sept. 17. The race will start at Oak Park (Forest Road, Greenfield) at 9 a.m. There is a 10K, a 5K and a half marathon. Registration starts at $30. Visit greenfield-nh.gov.

• On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Pelham Old Home Days 5K will take off at 10 a.m. from Meeting House Park. Registration is $25 for adults and free for kids ages 12 and under. Visit pelhamoldhomeday.org.

• The Pant for Paws, a dog-friendly 5K race, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. at 109 Dover Road in Chichester. Registration is $30. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

• Downtown Manchester will host the Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day 5K and 10K on Sunday, Sept. 18. Take-off will be on the corner of Spring and Elm streets at 10:15 a.m.. Registration is $30 and is available at millenniumrunning.com.

• The Hillsborough Firefighters Association 5K will be on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. at Grimes Field (Preston St., Hillsborough). Day-of registration is $30 for adults and $25 for runners ages 17 and under. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

• This year’s Kelly Mann Memorial 5K is on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. The starting point is the Nashua High School South (36 Riverside St.). Registration is $25 for adults and $12.50 for kids ages 12 and under. Register online at runreg.com.

• Hansen Park (35 Albin Road, Bow) is hosting the BACtober Fest 5K on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. Day-of registration is $45 for adults and $35 for kids. After the race there will be a celebration at Gergler Field in Bow. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

Qualify for the big race
In the fall, there will be two races that are Boston Marathon qualifiers: the Joe English Twilight Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 1, and the Manchester City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 13. The Joe English Twilight Challenge has a six-hour ultra run, a half-marathon, and a full-marathon race at the Freestyle Farm (188 Mack Hill Road, Amherst). The races start at sunset, which will be approximately 6:28 p.m. Registration online at joe-english.org will start at $35 for youth and $45 for adults. The Manchester City Marathon will start at Veterans Memorial Park (723 Elm St., Manchester) at 9:15 a.m. There will also be a half marathon and a 5K starting at the same time. Registration is $30 for the 5K, $85 for the half marathon and $100 for full marathon. To register, visit millenniumrunning.com.

• The Ability 5K will take off at the Congregational Church of Amherst (11 Church St.) on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Day-of registration is $30 for adults and $25 for kids. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

• The Naticook Challenge Obstacle Course Race is on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. at Wasserman Park (116 Naticook Road, Merrimack). Registration is $30 and is limited to 100 entrants. Visit merrimackparksandrec.org.

• The Footrace for the Fallen will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 10:15 a.m. at the rear of the Manchester Police Department (405 Valley St.). Day-of registration is $35 for runners 18 and over and $30 for runners ages 17 and under. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

• Backyard Brewery and Kitchen (1211 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester) is the starting point for the Oktoberfest 5K on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 9 a.m. Registration is $25 for adults 21 and over and $20 for runners ages 20 and under. Visit backyardbrewerynh.com.

• The Goffstown Pumpkin Regatta 10K is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 16, at 8 a.m. with the starting point on Mill Street in Goffstown. Registration is $40 for adults and $35 for kids. Visit goffstownmainstreet.org.

• The animal-friendly Howl-O-Ween 5K is on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive, Manchester). Registration is $40 for adults, $30 for teens ages 13 to 17, $25 for kids ages 12 and under, and $5 for dogs. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

• Delta Dental’s New England Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 8 a.m., with the starting line at the New Hampshire Statehouse (North Main Street, Concord). Registration is $85 and is available at millenniumrunning.com.

• Manchester’s Trick or Trot is on Sunday, Oct. 30, at Arms Park (10 Arms St., Manchester), with a kids’ run at 10 a.m. and a 3K at 11 a.m. Registration is $25 for adults ages 21 and over, $20 for teens and adults ages 12 to 20, $25 for kids ages 9 to 11 and $10 for kids ages 8 and under. Visit millenniumrunning.com.

• An extreme race, The Hamsterwheel, will be on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds (Hilldale Lane, New Boston). Races are timed for either six, 12, 24, or 30 hours, with race times starting at 9 a.m. Registration starts at $105. Find the race page at ultrasignup.com.

• The Fellowship Housing 5K Home Run is happening on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. at Rollins Park (33 Bow St., Concord). Registration is $30. Visit fellowshiphousing.org.

• The Gobble Wobble 5K is on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m., with the starting point at the Goffstown Parks and Recreation building on South Mast Street. Registration is $40 for adults and $35 for runners ages 11 and under. Find the race page at runsignup.com.

• Memorial Field (70 S. Fruit St., Concord) will host the Girls on the Run 5K on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 10:30 a.m. Registration is $20. Visit girlsontherunnh.org.

• The Fisher Cats Thanksgiving Day 5K is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 24, at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive, Manchester). Day-of registration is $35 for runners ages 12 and over and $30 for runners ages 11 and under. Visit millenniumrunning.com.

• The Great Gobbler 5K will kick off at Nashua High School South (36 Riverside St.) on Thursday, Nov. 24, at 8 a.m. Registration is $25 for adults and $20 for kids ages 5 and up and ends on Nov. 21. Visit greatgobbler.com.

BOOKS

Author events

• Gibson’s Bookstore (45 S. Main St., Concord, 224-0562, gibsonsbookstore.com) has several author events on the schedule this fall. Phil Primack presents Put It Down On Paper: The Words and Life of Mary Folsom Blair at a Literary Lunchtime event on Thursday, Sept. 8, at noon. Joseph D. Steinfeld will present Time for Everything: My Curious Life on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. In partnership with the Poetry Society of New Hampshire, Gibson’s will welcome poet Don Kimball for a reading, followed by a poetry open mic, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 4:30 p.m. Naturalist and author Susie Spikol on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. will discuss her book The Animal Adventurer’s Guide: How to Prowl for an Owl, Make Snail Slime, and Catch a Frog Bare-Handed. Author Donald Yacovone will discuss his new book Teaching White Supremacy: America’s Democratic Ordeal and the Forging of Our National Identity on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m.

In October, Concord author Renee Plodzik visits Gibson’s on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. to present her cookbook Eat Well Move Often Stay Strong. Margaret Porter will discuss The Myrtle Wand on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Horror novelist Josh Malerman will be at Gibson’s Bookstore (45 S. Main St., Concord, 224-0562, gibsonsbookstore.com) to present his newly released book Daphne on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m.

In November, true crime writers and pop culture podcasters Kevin Flynn and Rebecca Lavoie will host a live event at the Bank of N.H. Stage on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. Lynn Lyons, psychotherapist and anxiety expert, returns to Gibson’s on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 4:30 p.m. with The Anxiety Audit: 7 Sneaky Ways Anxiety Takes Hold and How to Escape Them. Children’s authors Josh Funk and Kari Allen present their newest books, The Great Caper Caper: Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast Book No. 5 and Maddie and Mabel Take the Lead, atGibson’s Bookstore on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m.

• Bookery Manchester (844 Elm St., Manchester, 836-6600, bookerymht.com) also has a full slate. The shop welcomes Mindi Messmer with her book Female Disruptors on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 5:30 p.m. Therapist, writer and educator Yana Tallon-Hicks comes will discuss her book Hot and Unbothered on Friday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. Bob Buderi, author of Where Futures Converge: Kendall Square and the Making of a Global Innovation Hub, will beat Bookery on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. for a discussion with special guests C.A. Webb and Liz Hitchcock. The Bookery presents Portraits of Sacrifice and Bravery: The Lives of Our Veterans, featuring stories and signings from veterans, on Sunday,Oct. 2, at 4 p.m.

• Susie Spikol, a naturalist at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, will discuss her book The Animal Adventurer’s Guide: How to Prowl for an Owl, Make Snail Slime, and Catch a Frog Bare-Handed, on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at

Lesley Stahl
Join the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org) for An Evening with Lesley Stahl on Friday, Oct. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Stahl, a best-selling author, broadcast journalist and editor of 60 Minutes, will share various experiences and stories of her media career, including covering the White House during the Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush presidencies. An audience Q&A segment will follow her presentation. Tickets start at $66. A meet-and-greet will take place at 6:30 p.m. for $99 VIP ticket-holders.

• Toadstool Bookshop (toadbooks.com)two area shops have events on the schedule this fall. At the Toadstool in Peterborough (12 Depot Sq., Peterborough, 924-3543) Susie Spikol, a naturalist at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, will discuss her book The Animal Adventurer’s Guide: How to Prowl for an Owl, Make Snail Slime, and Catch a Frog Bare-Handed, on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m.

At the Toadstool in Nashua (Somerset Plaza, 375 Amherst St.; 673-1734) Damien Kane Rigden will be at an in-store event on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. for his novella All Manor of Beast and Man.

Keep an eye out for more events this fall including a party for kid readers to celebrate the release of the latest Cat Kid Comic Club book on Saturday, Dec. 3.

• Award-winning NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg will be at the Historic Music Hall Theater (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) will host NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. to present her newly released memoir Dinners With Ruth, which chronicles her lifelong friendship and conversations with the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Tickets are $43 and include a book voucher. Huma Abedin, longtime political advisor and aide for Hillary Clinton, will discuss her book Both/And at the Music Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.Tickets are $15 and include a book voucher. And novelist and Exeter native John Irving will present his newest release, The Last Chairlift, at the Music Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Tickets are $49 and include a book voucher.

• Author, humorist and social commentator Fran Lebowitz will appear at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Friday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $65.

• Author Stephen Puleo visits the Nashua Public Library (2 Court St., 589-4600, nashualibrary.org) on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. to discuss his book Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Registration is required.

Literary Events & Lectures

• Slam Free or Die, an ongoing poetry open mic and slam series, takes place every Thursday night at Stark Brewing Co. (50 N. Commercial St., Manchester). Follow them on Facebook @slamfreeordie for updates on upcoming events and appearances.

• The New Hampshire Writers’ Project (nhwritersproject.org) kicks off its annual Three-Minute Fiction Slam on Monday, Sept. 12. While this is a free event for NHWP members, non-members are able to participate in the preliminary rounds. Any non-member who makes it to the finals — to be held on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 19 — is required to pay a $25 entrance fee to be considered for the awarded prizes.

• Join The Word Barn (66 Newfields Road, Exeter, thewordbarn.com) for a five-session memoir writing workshop sequence with published writer Susan Geib. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays, from 6 to 8 p.m., dates offered Sept. 13 through Oct. 11. The workshop will culminate in several polished personal narratives for each participant. The focus will be on short forms that are complete in themselves but can also serve as springboards for longer pieces. Registration is $150.

FILM FESTS & SERIES

• Fathom Events (Fathomevents.com) has several special screenings on the schedule at local theaters this fall. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (PG 1982) celebrates its 40th anniversary with screenings on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. (Cinemark Rockingham Park in Salem and Regal Fox Run in Newington). Pitch Perfect (PG-13, 2002) will celebrate its 10th anniversary with screenings on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. (Cinemark Rockingham Park, AMC Londonderry and O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square in Epping). Poltergeist (PG, 1982) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with screenings on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. (Cinemark Rockingham Park and Regal Fox Run). In the Heat of the Night (1967) celebrates its 55th anniversary with screenings on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. (Cinemark Rockingham Park and Regal Fox Run). To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) celebrates its 60th anniversary with screenings on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. (Cinemark Rockingham Park and Regal Fox Run).

Studio Ghibli Fest 2022 from GKids continues with Howl’s Moving Castle (PG, 2004) screening Sunday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. (Cinemark Rockingham Park and O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square), and Monday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. (Cinemark Rockingham Park). Spirited Away (PG, 2001) will screen Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 1, and Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. (Cinemark Rockingham Park).

Inconceivable!
Join the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com) for The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes, happening on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature a special screening of the 1987 fantasy adventure comedy film, followed by a Q&A and some behind-the-scenes stories from actor Cary Elwes, who played Westley. Tickets start at $36, plus fees. A limited number of VIP packages are available and include a signed copy of Elwes’s book As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.

• Red River Theatres (11 S. Main St. in Concord; redrivertheatres.org, 224-4600) is holding a series called “Hitchcock … and Trains” this September with screenings of The Lady Vanishes (1938) on Wednesday, Sept. 14; Strangers on a Train (1951) on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and North by Northwest (1959) on Wednesday, Sept. 28. All Screenings will begin at 6 p.m. and discussions will follow each film.

• Wilton Town Hall Theatre (40 Main St. in Wilton; wiltontownhalltheatre.com, 654-3456) offers a line up of screenings with films from the early days of movies through recent films. Next weekend, catch the 1915 French crime drama Les Vampyres, which runs more than seven hours and is divided into 10 chapters. The movie will be shown over two days (Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18, starting at 2 p.m. on both days) with chapters 1 through 6 shown on Saturday and 7 through 10 on Sunday, each day featuring live musical accompaniment to these silent films by Jeff Rapsis. Admission is free with a $10 donation suggested.

• The Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.com) will host the 23rd annual Telluride by the Sea film festival, featuring a series of six original films with international casts of both seasoned and newer actors. The festival is happening from Friday, Sept. 16, through Sunday, Sept. 18. Individual film tickets start at $20, while weekend passes start at $105.

• Don’t miss the return of the annual Silent Film Series at The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center (39 S. Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551, flyingmonkeynh.com), featuring local musician — and Hippo associate publisher — Jeff Rapsis. Screenings will include Sparrows (1926) on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m., Faust (1926) on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 6:30 p.m., and So’s Your Old Man (1926) on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10.

• Be part of the awards jury at the Manhattan Short, a film festival celebrating short movies from all around the world (some of which, in past years, have made it to Oscar competition). This year’s class features 10 films, from eight countries: one each from Scotland, Spain, Australia, Finland, Lebanon and the Czech Republic & Slovakia, and two each from the U.S. and France, according to manhattanshort.com. The block of films will screen Friday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 1, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. at NHTI (31 College Drive in Concord), according to the website. After you watch the films, vote for your favorite film and actor; the winners will be announced on Monday, Oct. 3.

• The Strand (20 Third St., Dover, 343-1899, thestranddover.com) hosts its second annual Creature Double Feature Festival, featuring two weeks of screenings of iconic horror franchises and Halloween-themed films from Sunday, Oct. 2, through Saturday, Oct. 15. Each night, the theater will host a double feature — films will include Suspiria (R, 1977), Hocus Pocus (PG, 1993), The Witches (PG, 1990), Carrie (R, 1976)and many more.

• The 20th annual New Hampshire Film Festival will take place from Thursday, Oct. 6, through Sunday, Oct. 9, in several venues around Portsmouth. The festival has recently been named an Academy Award-qualifying festival for the Short Film Awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Festival day passes start at $25, and attendees can watch screenings of films, attend panel discussions with filmmakers and celebrities and more. Visit nhfilmfestival.com.

The Players
The Walker Lecture Series (walkerlecture.org) will host the world premiere of the documentary film The Players: The 95-Year History of the Community Players of Concord (2022) at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St.) on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The film was produced by Concord TV with support from New Hampshire Humanities, according to the Walker Lecture Series website. It features historic photographs, vintage programs and theater posters dating back to the Players’ founding in 1927. A second screening will take place at Red River Theatres (11 S. Main St., Concord) on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m., followed by a talkback with the Players and filmmakers. Tickets are $15.

Featured photo: Courtesy photo.

News & Notes 22/09/08

NH state primary

The New Hampshire state primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 13. Offices on the ballot include Governor, U.S. Senator, Representative in Congress, Executive Counselor, State Senator, State Representatives and County offices. The results of the primary election will determine the candidates from each party who will be on the ballot for the general election in November.

Voters may only vote in the primary for the party with which they are registered; voters registered as “undeclared” can vote in either primary, but not both. To be eligible to vote, you must be at least 18 years old on Election Day, be a United States citizen and reside in the city or town where you plan to vote. If you are not yet registered to vote, you may register in person at the polls on Election Day.

Registration involves filling out a Voter Registration Form and providing documents proving your identity and age, U.S. citizenship and residency. If, when registering to vote, you do not have those documents, you can sign an affidavit, affirming under oath that you meet the voting eligibility requirements.

If you are already registered to vote, the only documentation you will need to bring to the polls is a valid photo ID, in accordance with the New Hampshire Voter ID Law (a full list of valid forms of ID can be found on the Secretary of State website). Registered absentee voters can file their absentee ballots at their local clerk’s office in person anytime before Monday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m.; assign a delivery agent to deliver the completed absentee ballot in the affidavit and mailing envelope to the clerk at the voter’s local polling place on election day, Tuesday, Sept. 13, by 5 p.m.; or mail their absentee ballot to their local clerk via the U.S. Postal Service, understanding that the ballot can only be accepted and counted if it is received by the clerk from the Postal Service by 5 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Sept. 13. Use the Secretary of State’s voter information lookup tool at app.sos.nh.gov to check your voter registration status and party affiliation, the status of your absentee ballot, your polling location and hours and town clerk information and to see a sample ballot. For more information about voting, visit the Secretary of State website at sos.nh.gov.

Monkeypox vaccines

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has announced that people who are at high risk of infection for monkeypox and people with known exposure to a person with a confirmed monkeypox infection are eligible to receive the monkeypox vaccine. According to a press release, the vaccine, known as JYNNEOS, is currently being distributed through city health departments and participating provider clinics throughout the state. If you believe you are eligible to receive the vaccine, contact your primary health care provider for a referral to a participating clinic. If you do not have a primary health care provider from whom you can get a referral, you can still receive the vaccine at a participating Convenient MD location, which currently include Belmont, Concord, Dover, Keene, Littleton, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth, Bedford, Londonderry, Merrimack, Stratham and Windham, as long as you live, work or have a primary health care provider in New Hampshire. “We recommend that anybody who has been exposed to the monkeypox virus and anybody who is at high risk for being exposed get vaccinated as soon as possible,” New Hampshire State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan said in the release. “The JYNNEOS vaccine is safe and effective at preventing monkeypox. However, because it takes time for vaccine protection to develop and because no vaccine is 100 percent effective, people should continue take steps to reduce their chance for exposure and limit their number of sex partners.” NH DHHS identified what it believed to be the first case of monkeypox in the state in late June, and the monkeypox outbreak was declared a national health emergency on Aug. 4. The virus can produce symptoms such as fever, headache, exhaustion, muscle aches, sore throat, cough, swollen lymph nodes and a skin rash and may last for two to four weeks. Transmission typically requires close interaction or physical contact. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms or has been exposed or possibly exposed to the virus should isolate at home and consult their health care provider. Visit dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/disease-prevention/infectious-disease-control/monkeypox for more information and updates on the monkeypox outbreak in New Hampshire.

Biofab grant

A coalition led by the City of Manchester was selected from more than 500 applicants and 60 finalists to receive a Phase 2 Build Back Better Grant to support its Southern New Hampshire BioFabrication Cluster proposal. According to a press release, the award includes $43,999,995 in federal funding from the Economic Development Administration, matched with $12,542,521 provided by coalition and industry partners, for a total of $56,542,521. The coalition, which consists of the City along with the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, the University of New Hampshire, Southern New Hampshire University and Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission, seeks to make Manchester the epicenter of the biofabrication industry. A growing manufacturing base is estimated to create 7,000 direct jobs and approximately 37,250 total jobs across southern New Hampshire over the next seven years, including a significant number of jobs for non-degreed, biofabrication and quality technicians.

DOT info meeting

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation will hold a public officials/public informational meeting with the Hooksett Town Council on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Hooksett Town Hall (35 Main St.) to discuss planned preservation work on five bridges located on Interstate 93 northbound between Exits 7 and 9 in Manchester and Hooksett and associated traffic control. According to a press release, this work will consist of pavement and membrane replacement, partial and full deck repairs, guardrail repairs, and joint replacements. The meeting will present information about the proposed project to the public and invite citizens and public officials to weigh in.

The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, with Gov. Chris Sununu and first lady Valerie Sununu, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil and dedicate the New Hampshire Native Pollinator Garden at the Bridges House, at 21 Mountain Road in Concord, on Sept. 3. The certified pollinator-friendly garden — built by Master Gardener volunteers and the Sununu family — is dedicated to former first lady Nancy Sununu (wife of John H. Sununu, governor in the 1980s, and Chris Sununu’s mother), according to a press release. See friendsofbridgeshouse.org/pollinator-habitat.

Manchester Proud will host its annual CelebratED event on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, on Elm Street between Central and Merrimack streets in downtown Manchester. The annual event celebrates Manchester schools and features ceremonies, live music, food, robotics demonstrations, an activity station, an aerial show, an art show, a sensory tent, bookmobile readings and more, according to the website. Visit manchesterproud.org/celebrated.

The Thank You Project, a charitable organization that works to build wells in Nigeria, will host its 7th annual Water Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Greeley Park, on Concord Street in Nashua. According to a press release, the event raises funds to support the organization’s mission, providing easier access to clean drinking water for people living in communities in Nigeria, and to support a scholarship fund for students studying at the Dr. Michael Okpara University in Nigeria. Visit thankyouproject.org to learn more.

Playing with purpose

Billy Wylder rises to the moment

“Just hang on to the band,” Pete Townshend sang back when. “You can dance while your knowledge is growing.”

Decades later, this spirit is exuded by the band Billy Wylder and its leader Avi Salloway. Their songs are infectious, full of deep grooves, spirit and kinetic musicianship. At the same time, they evoke more purposeful movement. Salloway’s words inspire souls to stir as their bodies dance, delivering a fierce-hearted call to change.

A singer, songwriter and guitarist, Salloway honed his passion on the front lines of many world crisis points. He brings his activism to songs like “Painter,” which warns against the lure of social media (“We see the world scroll on by / are we demand or supply?”) and offers a call to battle on “Whatcha Looking For,” the title track of the band’s 2021 EP.

“With all this loss and despair, the struggle of the pandemic and the extremes of injustice, our climate crisis, all of these things, it’s a moment to zoom out a bit and really home in on what are we looking for,” he said in a recent phone interview. “What is it that we value? What are our ideals?”

He bemoans the “screen space mindset” and strives through music to “help people break out of this headspace, into their bodies, and reconnect with each other.” In “Santiago,” a slow tango with a nod to his personal hero Leonard Cohen, Salloway dives into the online darkness and declares, “we’re more like our enemies than we believed before.”

The observation comes with an admonition. “Finding that common ground is essential to building any kind of unity and coming together, which I think we’re desperately in need of right now,” Salloway said. “It takes a lot of willpower and creative imagination [but] I feel like people inherently are good. Yet the systems that are tying us together aren’t; they’re not serving their interests, or the eight million species that exist on this planet.”

Fortunately, rather than put their message in a dire toned musical box, Salloway and his mates — polymath Rob Flax and a rhythm section of Krista Speroni on bass and drummer Zamar Odongo — blast it from the cosmos. Salloway and Flax’s frenetic interplay on “Whatcha Looking For” suggests a meeting of the minds between Beck and Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

Flax, playing guitar, violin and keys, is “on a really cool personal exploration of soundscapes,” explained Salloway. “What he’s been able to do with the violin is groundbreaking … through different pedals, soundscapes, and also synthesizers; it’s been really fun to explore that together.”

Mid-decade, Salloway toured with Bombino, a guitarist often called “Hendrix of the Sahara.” The experience has followed him since. “I think one element that carries over is the force, and the deep, deep groove that was so central to the hypnotic music I played with Bombino, and at the same time, how heavy and dynamic it can be,” he said.

Salloway’s commitment to using art as a social tool continues to drive him.

“I’m trying to collaborate and be part of a revolution of transformation in how we exist and connect,” he said. “Organizing how we really bring more understanding with the way we live our lives, and more joy, and love and equality.”

The band just released “Flower To The Sun,” an upbeat, positive song that’s in many ways opposite to the often somber Whatcha Looking For. Appropriately, it came out as summer began in late June. It’s the first song from a forthcoming album, “release date TBD, but in the next five months,” Salloway said.

In the meantime, Billy Wylder has a busy schedule, a pleasing condition for Salloway.

“I believe in the power of humanity … being able to bring people together under one roof to experience something physical and emotional through musical performance,” he said. “I feel one of my main roles as a musician is to help people break out of this headspace and into their bodies, reconnecting with each other on a person-to-person level.”

Salloway reinforced his thought by quoting an old folk song made popular by the Grateful Dead. “The sun will shine on our back door someday,” he said, “but we have to show up to make that happen. I’m excited to be a part of it.”

Billy Wylder
When: Friday, Sept. 2, 8 p.m.
Where: Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord
Tickets: $18 at ccanh.com

Featured photo: Billy Wylder. Courtesy photo.

Ryes to the occasion

Bread Makery now open in Salem

Andrey Bredstein found success in New Hampshire with his Russian baking business, Hidden Berry Cakes & Breads — he was perhaps best known for his rustic roadside trailer near the intersection of Routes 102 and 121 in Chester, where he lived until 2018. Now, after a short stint spent baking down in the Austin, Texas, area, Bredstein is back in the Granite State with an all new brick-and-mortar spot offering his own authentic Russian breads, tea cakes and pastries.

The Bread Makery, which opened last month in the nearby town of Salem, features all of the same menu items Bredstein has perfected over his years as a baker, from multiple types of freshly baked rye breads to traditional Russian baked goods like rum balls and wizard cakes. Breads are made fresh daily, and Bredstein even uses old Soviet-era standardized recipes. His bread baking journey began in 2002, when he moved to the United States from Moscow and found himself looking for a quality product that reminded him of home. Living in Texas at the time, when he couldn’t find a good loaf of bread, he began experimenting in his own kitchen.

“We started looking for options in baking ourselves. I don’t have any formal training as a baker. … I read books, I watched videos … [but] mostly I relied on my memory of taste,” Bredstein said. “I started making my own steps, and finally I was able to get a loaf that I like. Then our neighbors started asking, you know, ‘Can you bake me a loaf or two?’ And so we did that.”

Bredstein’s product lineup includes a white sandwich loaf, as well as three types of rye breads — a traditional Russian rye, a Jewish rye and a darker “special rye” made with rye malt called Borodinsky — that are unique for containing rye flour and using sourdough starters.

“The white bread we make early. I come in here at 6 [a.m.], so [by] 11-ish, we have a fresh white bread ready,” Bredstein said. “A rye bread we make later in the day, closer to the evening. … Until it’s cooled down inside, it’s not considered ready. So normally it’s ready at 11 at night and then we sell it the next morning. Its shelf life is long — it’s four or five days.”

In addition to his breads, Bredstein offers a selection of traditional Russian sweets regularly stocked in a pastry case. Among them is a wizard cake, a white cake with a custard filling and a chocolate glaze he equated to a Boston cream pie — it’s sold either by the slice or as a whole. You can also try rum balls, or bite-sized cakes that are mixed with cream, coated with cocoa butter and hand-shaped into the shape of a small potato. Tea cakes, the first product that Bredstein offered when he originally launched his business, are also regularly available at the Bread Makery. They feature dried fruit — traditionally raisins, although Bredstein admits he likes to fill his with dried cranberries — and are commonly enjoyed with a cup of hot tea.

A small retail area of the shop offers various items, like rye crisps — Bredstein slices down extra loaves of his Russian rye bread and slowly bakes them at a low temperature. They result in a crunchy snack that he said pairs well with beer or your favorite dipping sauce. Bredstein also sells three-pound bags of rye flour; imported bottles of kvass, a fermented drink popular in Russia and Ukraine; and cans of smoked sprats, small fish he said are similar to sardines.

“It’s made in the Baltic area, so Latvia, Lithuania [and] Estonia,” Bredstein said. “It’s [in] an oil, so when you put it on bread, it will soak a little bit in and it becomes a nice sandwich.”

In many ways, Bredstein is simply picking up where he left off a few years ago in Chester. In fact, he’s already seen customers walk through the door who ordered from him during his days on the trailer. Others are being introduced to his breads for the first time. But no matter who comes in to visit, Bredstein said he’s happy to back baking in the Granite State.

“Tastes are very different. When we lived in Chester, I would say maybe 80 percent of what we made was bread,” he said. “In Texas, nobody wanted bread … but they liked our pastries very much. Personally I’m most interested in making bread, especially rye bread.”

Bread Makery
Where: 115B Main St., Salem
Hours: Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m., and Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
More info: Visit breadmakery.com, find them on Facebook or call 912-7677

Featured photo: Borodinsky, or Russian “special rye” bread (right). Photo courtesy of Bread Makery in Salem.

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