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Summer Guide 2022 — 05/26/22

Summer is (almost) here! Check out our annual Summer Guide in this week’s issue, which is filled with events all season long from county fairs and foodie festivals to arts and theater performances, live outdoor concerts and much more.

Also on the cover: The artists have been hard at work on their sculptures for the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium, which will produce new pieces of public art, p. 32; music writer Michael Witthaus chats with Jakob Dylan, frontman of The Wallflowers, ahead of his upcoming show at the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, p. 52, and find sweet and savory eats along with crafty sips at the Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of the Region fundraiser, p. 42.

News & Notes 22/05/26

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Covid-19 update As of May 13As of May 20Total cases statewide 316,691 321,042Total current infections statewide 4,527 5,216Total deaths statewide ...

The week that was

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It was a busy week again. Here’s a look at some top stories and sidebars. News Item: NBA playoffs carry ...

Quality of Life 22/05/26

Veteran appreciation New Hampshire is 2022’s 5th best state for military retirees, according to a new report from personal-finance website ...

This Week 22/05/26

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Big Events May 26, 2022 and beyond Thursday, May 26 Start the weekend off with some music: Ali McGuirk, described ...

Summer Guide 2022

Chill out with festivals, food events, arts excitement, theater and more Summer is here! OK, maybe the calendar puts summer ...

Sculpted merriment

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Visit artists at work at Nashua International Sculpture Symposium Three artists have spent the past two weeks carving merriment out ...

The Art Roundup 22/05/26

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Once and Our Town: The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow ...

Getting rid of invasives

How to rebalance your plant life Well-intentioned people of the past century imported many handsome plants. Unfortunately, some of them, ...

Treasure Hunt 22/05/26

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Hello, Donna, I plan to sell this piece of furniture but am not sure what to ask for it. The ...

A walk into the past

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Finding connection in the most unlikely of spaces By Dan Szczesnydanszczesny@gmail.com This column isn’t about hiking, but it is about ...

Kiddie Pool 22/05/26

Family fun for the weekend Under the sea, on stage • The Palace Youth Theatre will presentThe Little Mermaid Jr.on ...

On The Job – Shawn M. Nadeau

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Shawn M. Nadeau Wildlife and pest control operator Shawn M. Nadeau is a certified wildlife and pest control operator and ...

The Weekly Dish 22/05/26

News from the local food scene • Jewish feasts: Online ordering opens on Wednesday, June 1, for Temple B’Nai Israel’s ...

Sips, sweets and savory eats

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Taste of the Region returns to Derry After a successful outdoor event in 2021, the Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of ...

In the kitchen with Rylan Hill

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Rylan Hill is the head chef of New Hampshire Pizza Co. (76 N. Main St., Concord, 333-2125, newhampshirepizzaco.com), which opened ...

Wines for barbecuing

What to pair with cooking and eating outdoors Memorial Day weekend! Seems like just yesterday we were still blowing snow, ...

Lemon scones, two ways

This recipe has a choose-your-own-ending element to it. Some of you may want the sweeter lemon scones that are filled ...

Album Reviews 22/05/26

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Ghostkeeper, Multidimensional Culture (Victory Pool Records) I suppose I wasn’t prepared for how much a band said to combine “elements ...

Kingdom of Bones, by James Rollins

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Kingdom of Bones, by James Rollins (William Morrow, 435 pages) Jim Czajkowski — you might know him by his pen ...

Downton Abbey: A New Era

Downton Abbey: A New Era (PG) The Crawley family (hanging on to their country house and British nobility trappings in ...

The Music Roundup 22/05/26

Local music news & events • Like butter: Soulful Boston singer Ali McGuirk released her debut album, Slow Burn, in ...

One-man band

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Talking Wallflowers with Jakob Dylan Beginning in 1996 with Bringing Down the Horse, The Wallflowers became a band in name ...

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Adventures in Cheese — 05/19/22

In this week’s cover story, John Fladd tackles cheese, finding odd but tasty ways to satisfy his cheese craving, such as the goat-cheese infused drink above. Feeling like something cheesy? Get ready to go on this cheese adventure with John.

Also on the cover, See the work of teen filmmakers during the New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival, p. 15, Kids Con New England, a local comic book convention with the younger crowd in mind, returns in-person in the Granite State for the first time since 2019, p. 18, and a new two-day festival coming to Laconia this weekend is celebrating specialty coffee culture, p. 26.

Reflections on a gentleman

With age come certain changes, one of which is that I find myself attending more memorial services than weddings these ...

News & Notes 22/05/19

Covid-19 update As of May 9As of May 13Total cases statewide 314,533 316,691Total current infections statewide 3,902 4,527Total deaths statewide ...

Setting the stage

Peacock Players welcomes new director Meet Elle Millar, the new executive director of Nashua-based youth theater company Peacock Players. What ...

Celtics move on to Round 3

In a week with the Bruins going out in a Game 7 loss to Carolina, Tom Brady getting a record ...

Quality of Life 22/05/19

Red and blue go head to head The New Hampshire Legislative Softball Classic that pits Republican lawmakers against Democratic lawmakers ...

This Week 22/05/19

Big Events May 19, 2022 and beyond Friday, May 20 Beaver Brook Nature Center (117 Ridge Road in Hollis; beaverbrook.org) ...

Adventures in Cheese

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Wherein an intrepid cheese-lover attempts several daring experiments with cheese that lead to delicious and unexpected results Goat cheese, part ...

Tomorrow’s auteurs

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See the work of teen moviemakers at the NH High School Short Film Festival By Hannah Turtle listings@hippopress.com In its ...

The Art Roundup 22/05/19

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Historic Manchester sculptor: The Manchester Historic Association has a new ...

Technicolor Dreamcoat

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By Haily Morgan Actorsingers will present the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat this weekend — the Nashua-based community ...

Return of the Kids Con

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A convention for the younger fans of heroes and comics comes to Concord By Delaney Beaudoin Emily Drouin’s childhood passion ...

Treasure Hunt 22/05/19

Dear Donna, Would you know anyone with interest in used Legos? If so, any help with pricing? Thanks. Lisa Dear ...

Planting the vegetable garden

Every gardener has an opinion about when to start planting the vegetable garden. Frost-hardy plants like spinach, onions and peas ...

Kiddie Pool 22/05/19

Family fun for the weekend The younger moviegoers • Chunky’s Cinema Pub (707 Huse Road, Manchester; 151 Coliseum Ave., Nashua; ...

On The Job – Sara Tofanelli

Sara Tofanelli Interior auto detailer Sara Tofanelli is an interior auto detailer serving southern New Hampshire and the owner of ...

The Weekly Dish 22/05/19

News from the local food scene • Taco Tour winner announced: Firefly American Bistro & Bar was crowned the winner ...

Breaking grounds

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New England Coffee Festival comes to Laconia A two-day celebration of specialty coffee culture, the New England Coffee Festival is ...

On a roll

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Fresh lobster rolls, Italian sausages and more from new Nashua-based food truck It’s not hard to figure out what’s on ...

In the kitchen with Shelly-Anne Storer

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Shelly-Anne Storer is the owner of Wild Orchid Bakery (836 Elm St., Manchester, 935-7338, wildorchidbakery.com), which opened in its current ...

Spiced date biscotti

This week I have the third and final biscotti recipe in this current series. This recipe is different from the ...

Cookout season is here

Long weekends await; get your beer cooler ready When I opened up the lid, something flew out or scurried out ...

Album Reviews 22/05/19

Curse Of Lono, People In Cars (Submarine Cat Records) Well this is nice, even though I’m not big into Lou ...

Out of the Corner, by Jennifer Grey

Out of the Corner, by Jennifer Grey (Ballantine, 335 pages) She had the time of her life. I’m sorry, but ...

Firestarter (R)

Firestarter (R) Things get toasty when a young girl gets angry in Firestarter, a new adaptation of the Stephen King ...

At the Sofaplex 22/05/19

Senior Year (R) Rebel Wilson, Sam Richardson. Also Mary Holland, Zoe Chao, Justin Hartley and Chris Parnell. In 2002, cheer ...

The Music Roundup 22/05/19

Local music news & events • Timely humor: Experience as a source of humor propels Funny Women of a Certain ...

Birthday boys

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Drew Dunn and Saku Yanagawa At Rex From his early days doing open mic nights in his hometown of Manchester, ...

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Huzzah! — 05/12/22

Ahead of the highly anticipated return of the New Hampshire Renaissance Faire, to be held over the next two weekends in Fremont, local entertainers from archers to pirates share what it’s like to get into character and what they’re looking forward to the most.

Also on the cover, Concord’s Samuel Habib discusses My Disability Roadmap, a documentary he co-directed with his father, p. 6, get a taste of New Orleans at a new eatery in Milford and (soon) fresh teas, coffees and breakfast sandwiches at a new downtown Concord cafe, p. 24, and hiking columnist Dan Szczesny chronicles his visit to the new All Persons Trail at Manchester’s Cedar Swamp Preserve, p. 16.

Paying attention

2020 marked 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, assuring women the right to ...

News & Notes 22/05/12

Covid-19 update As of May 2 As of May 9Total cases statewide 311,144 314,533Total current infections statewide 2,989 3,902Total deaths ...

Living boldly

Samuel Habib discusses new disability documentary Transitioning to adulthood comes with some unique challenges for Samuel Habib, 21, of Concord, ...

NBA Round 2 Update

With Round 2 of the NBA playoffs in full swing, here’s a look at the big stories making news. With ...

Quality of Life 22/05/12

Stop the jumping worms! As it prepares for its annual plant sale, the Derry Garden Club is on the lookout ...

This Week 22/05/12

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Big Events May 12, 2022 and beyond Thursday, May 12 It’s “Bark in the Park” this afternoon when the New ...

Huzzah!

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Get two weekends of swords, ladies and lords, music and more at the NH Renaissance Faire Knights, archers, jousters, pirates ...

The Art Roundup 22/05/12

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Sculptors arrive: The 15th annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium commences ...

Wilderness for everyone

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Finding access along Manchester’s newest trail Dan Szczesny danszczesny@gmail.com My daughter tears up the brand new All Persons Trail at ...

Treasure Hunt 22/05/12

Dear Donna, We have an older home and are looking to replace the shutters. We want older wooden ones. Can ...

Bulbs, shrubs and trees

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Spring blooms I love Spring has teased us this year. She comes, she goes; warm sunny days are followed by ...

Kiddie Pool 22/05/12

Family fun for the weekend Play dough science • The Ralph Baer Projects Club will hold a Play Dough Circuits ...

On The Job – Nate Preisendorfer

Nate Preisendorfer Solar energy provider Nate Preisendorfer is managing partner at Seventh Gen Solar, a solar energy company based in ...

The Weekly Dish 22/05/12

News from the local food scene • Farmers markets return: The Warner Area Farmers Market returns to the Town Hall ...

Food for the soul

Riley’s Place now open in Milford When Kimberley King took over the tavern space adjoining Milford’s historic Colonel Shepard House, ...

Everyone’s cup of tea

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Teatotaller coming to downtown Concord Somersworth native Emmett Soldati found success in his hometown with Teatotaller, a cafe featuring everything ...

In the kitchen with Joe Bernier

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Joe Bernier of Weare is the owner and pitmaster of Angry Hog Barbecue Co. (angryhogbbq.com, and on Facebook and Instagram), ...

Caramel apple biscotti

We are at the midpoint of a biscotti binge. Last week’s recipe for strawberry biscotti got me thinking about other ...

Rhubarb margarita

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When you were in school, did you ever have one of those teachers who always went off-topic? You know the ...

Amarone amore

A look at the wine made from dried grapes Wine made from raisins? Some credit this technique to the Romans, ...

Album Reviews 22/05/12

Slow Crush, Hush (Quiet Panic Records) Honestly, we may as well just forget genre-pigeonholing at this point; it’s as if ...

What We Wish Were True, by Tallu Schuyler Quinn

What We Wish Were True, by Tallu Schuyler Quinn (Convergent, 187 pages) After Tallu Schuyler Quinn was diagnosed with cancer ...

The Outfit (R)

The Outfit (R) Get ready for a bunch of talk about “craft” regarding the twisty suspense drama The Outfit starring ...

At the Sofaplex 22/05/12

The Bubble (R) Karen Gillan, Pedro Pascal. Also Peter Serafinowicz, Rob Delaney, Maria Bakalova, Leslie Mann, Iris Apatow, Keegan-Michael Key, ...

The Music Roundup 22/05/12

Local music news & events • Songbird: Since her early folk singing days, Judy Collins endures as one of music’s ...

Praise music

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Faith-based acts play SNHU Arena With soaring harmonies and epic instrumental breaks, it’s easy to mistake We The Kingdom for ...

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Reimagining Art — 05/05/22

The past two years have been a period of change and evolution for Manchester’s Currier Museum of Art. Find out how museum staff has revamped their galleries and programs in the wake of the pandemic, and the ongoing efforts currently underway to broaden their community outreach.

Also on the cover, Celebrate Free Comic Book Day (Saturday, May 7), at your favorite local comic store, p. 14, treat mom on her special day to a Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8), brunch or dinner, p. 27, and find all kinds of concerts and comedy shows in our Nite section, starting on p. 37.

When nonprofits fail

Just like New England running on Dunkin’, New Hampshire runs on nonprofits. According to the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits, ...

News & Notes 22/05/05

Covid-19 update As of April 25 As of May 2Total cases statewide 308,446 311,144Total current infections statewide 2,444 2,989Total deaths ...

Starting on a high note

Concord Community Music School welcomes new director Meet Daniel Acsadi, who will begin his tenure as executive director of Concord ...

The week that was

It was an eventful week with all sorts of things happening. News Item: Pats Draft Crazy Again As usual Bill ...

Quality of Life 22/05/05

Statewide historical quest Hit the road for a journey that could take you to more than 270 of New Hampshire’s ...

This Week 22/05/05

Displays of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale at a local farmers market

Big Events May 6, 2022 and beyond Friday, May 6 The Actors Cooperative Theatre will kick off their final weekend ...

Reimagining art

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How the Currier used the pandemic pause to revamp its galleries and make art more accessible With a new focus ...

Comic books for all

Free Comic Book Day returns After two years of schedule changes, Free Comic Book Day returns to its first Saturday ...

The Art Roundup 22/05/05

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Open studios: Art Up Front Street Studios & Gallery (120 ...

Love your lawn

This tamper is useful for lightly packing down seeded areas. Photo by Henry Homeyer.

It may be time to rethink your outside space It’s about the right time to do a little work on ...

Treasure Hunt 22/05/05

Dear Donna, I inherited this typewriter and am wondering if you could give me any information on it, and a ...

Kiddie Pool 22/05/05

Family fun for the weekend Fantastical adventures See a performance of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at 3S ...

Ramp it up

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Nashua to host inaugural skateboard festival By Jack Walsh listings@hippopress.com Nashua native Nolan Munroe was just 4 years old when ...

On The Job – Emily Shellenberger

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Emily Shellenberger Flower farmer and florist Emily Shellenberger works as a farmer and florist at Live Bee, or Die Farm, ...

The Weekly Dish 22/05/05

News from the local food scene • Homegrown in Henniker: The second annual Henniker Handmade & Homegrown market returns to ...

Bacon it happen

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Shaker Road Provisions opens storefront in Concord Bacon is the heart of the operation at Shaker Road Provisions, a new ...

Meals with mom

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Brunches and special menus for Mother’s Day Treat mom on her special day to a plated brunch or dinner served ...

In the kitchen with Greg LaFontaine

Greg LaFontaine is the executive chef and co-owner of Smoke Shack Cafe (226 Rockingham Road, Londonderry, 404-2178, smokeshackcafe.com), an eatery ...

Chocolate-covered cherry biscotti

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Mother’s Day is only a few days away. Let me offer some advice. Don’t order an overpriced bouquet of flowers ...

An ode to Land Shark

Keep it simple on vacation It had been a long day. My wife and I, together with our three children, ...

Album Reviews 22/05/05

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Sue Jeffers, Up With the Masses (FBI Records) I’m a bit late to the party with this full-length, but this ...

The Homewreckers, by Mary Kay Andrews

The Homewreckers, by Mary Kay Andrews (St. Martin’s Press, 437 pages) Mary Kay Andrews is, by many accounts, “queen of ...

The Music Roundup 22/05/05

Local music news & events • Double play: Regional prowess is on display as Cold Engines and Trade share the ...

Cape crusaders

Falmouth’s Crooked Coast hits Manchester On its latest EP, Glass House, Crooked Coast turns in a heavier direction. Songs like ...

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The Dirt on Dirt — 04/28/22

From healthy soils and mulches to koi ponds, waterfalls and various edible landscapes, we spoke with local experts to get all kinds of ideas for making your garden pop this spring. Find out how to get started with composting, container gardening and other simple techniques for beginners to pick up.

Also on the cover, celebrate Independent Bookstore Day this weekend at your favorite local shop, p. 15, the Hampstead Eats food truck festival returns to town, p. 22, and a special comedy fundraiser at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry will help a beloved employee in need, p. 32.

Deep thinking

I worked for over seven years to increase awareness of an important health condition that warrants everyone’s attention as 1 ...

News & Notes 22/04/28

Covid-19 update As of April 18 As of April 25Total cases statewide 304,365 308,446Total current infections statewide 1,544 2,444Total deaths ...

The bigger picture

NH Travel and Tourism director joins national travel board Lori Harnois, director of the New Hampshire Department of Business and ...

Big draft blows tonight

Today is like Christmas for football personnel junkies, as Round 1 of the annual draft of college players goes off ...

Quality of Life 22/04/28

A trail built for all Some of the physical, cultural and social barriers to nature have been broken down with ...

This Week 22/04/28

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Big Events April 28, 2022 and beyond Friday, April 29 Catch Brad Aikens and Friends at the Millyard Brewery (125 ...

The Dirt on Dirt

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And more advice on how to make your garden healthier, hardier and more exciting By Matt Ingersoll and Angie Sykeny ...

The Art Roundup 22/04/28

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Wizard spoof: Cue Zero Theatre Co. presents Puffs, or Seven ...

Book it

Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day If you love your local bookstore, this Saturday, April 30, is your chance to support it ...

Growing to share

Gardening for a community I recently went to Brattleboro, Vermont, to meet with the organizers of Edible Brattleboro. It is ...

Treasure Hunt 22/04/28

Dear Donna, My grandmother took a trip to Europe in 1913, starting in Germany and then going to the Netherlands, ...

Kiddie Pool 22/04/28

Family fun for the weekend Family chickens Learn all about the care and keeping of backyard chickens at the Beaver ...

On The Job – Michelle ‘Mo’ Wheeler

Michelle ‘Mo’ Wheeler Clothing designer Michelle “Mo” Wheeler of Merrimack is the founder, CEO and designer of Doublesolid Apparel, an ...

The Weekly Dish 22/04/28

News from the local food scene • Greek eats to go: There’s still time to get your order in for ...

Eats on wheels

Food truck festival returns to Hampstead More than a half dozen local food trucks serving all kinds of unique menu ...

Taco ’bout a comeback

Find tacos savory and sweet in downtown Manchester After being shelved in both 2020 and 2021, Taco Tour is back ...

In the kitchen with Keith Wilson

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Keith Wilson of Brentwood is the production chef of Dunk’s Mushrooms (313 Route 125, Brentwood, dunksmushrooms.com), which grows several varieties ...

Apple and sage bruschetta

Apples aren’t just for fall cooking! This recipe makes a great appetizer all year long. When you think of bruschetta, ...

The not quite authentic mint julep

In my relative youth, I worked in a pizza joint for several older Greek men who taught me two important ...

From the valley floor

A look at two reds from Napa Valley This week’s wines are two exceptional reds, created from grapes grown in ...

Album Reviews 22/04/28

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May Erlewine, Tiny Beautiful Things (Warner Records) Some really gentle, very pretty stuff here engineered for comfortably settled womenfolk who ...

Riverman: An American Odyssey, by Ben McGrath

book cover for Tobacco Wives, by Adele Myers

Riverman: An American Odyssey, by Ben McGrath (Knopf, 272 pages) The curious life and mysterious death of Dick Conant makes ...

The Northman (R)

The Northman (R) Alexander Skarsgård is Viking Hamlet (as many a commentator has called him) in The Northman, directed and ...

The Music Roundup 22/04/28

Local music news & events • Tidal dude: A newly opened Italian steakhouse hosts Chris Cyrus playing solo. Best known ...

Caring community

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Friends and fans gather to help injured Tupelo employee Just before dawn on April 8, Mark Shamaly was struck by ...

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City Biking — 04/21/22

All three of southern New Hampshire’s major cities have increasingly become more bicycle-friendly in recent years. Learn about some of the ongoing projects on both urban roads and rail trails, and find out where some of the best scenic routes are for the next time you pedal out.

Also on the cover, local chefs will compete in a Chopped-style cooking challenge during the annual Fire & Fusion event, p. 24, St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church presents a pop-up to-go festival of Greek eats, p. 25, and get all the details of this year’s special vinyl releases and events for Record Store Day, p. 31.

A healthier future

I worked for over seven years to increase awareness of an important health condition that warrants everyone’s attention as 1 ...

News & Notes 22/04/21

Covid-19 update As of April 11 As of April 18Total cases statewide 304,365 304,365Total current infections statewide 1,544 1,544Total deaths ...

Connected cause

A look at a local effort to help Ukraine Following “An Evening for Ukraine: Art Exhibition & Conversation,” an event ...

Pats on clock in 7 days

The NFL draft is one week away, so the Pats are now on the clock in deciding how they should ...

Quality of Life 22/04/21

Uke lovers rejoice After two and a half years with no performances, The Ukestra with Mike Loce will be performing ...

This Week 22/04/21

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Big Events April 21, 2022 and beyond Friday, April 22 “Let’s assume for a moment that you are a dishonest ...

City Biking

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Traverse local cities on two wheels for fun, exercise and maybe even a speedier way to get around Sharing the ...

Illustrations on auction

illustration of 2 mice in waking up in bedroom

Bedford artist donates old works to support FIT When Tracey Dahle Carrier of Bedford created her first illustrations for a ...

The Art Roundup 22/04/21

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Molten fun: Online registration for the Andres Institute of Art’s ...

Spring activities

aluminum shovel and rake on ground in spring

Early-in-the-season gardening chores I’ve finally had a few days of dry weather with temperature in the 50s, so I have ...

Treasure Hunt 22/04/21

child's wooden school desk from the nineteenth century

Dear Donna, I came across this miniature school desk that almost fell apart when I picked it up. It was ...

Kiddie Pool 22/04/21

Family fun for the weekend For the littles • The Nashua Public Library and the Greater Nashua Smart Start Coalition ...

On The Job – Colin Campbell

Colin Campbell Pressure washer technician Colin Campbell co-owns and -operates PressureWorks, a pressure wash and deep cleaning service based in ...

The Weekly Dish 22/04/21

News from the local food scene • The key to deliciousness: Join artisan bread maker Cheryl Holbert of Nomad Bakery ...

Culinary creativity

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Fire & Fusion chef competition returns A timed cooking challenge involving four “mystery” ingredients — think Food Network’s Chopped — ...

Greek eats return

Nashua’s St. Philip Church presents pop-up event Last October, St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church in Nashua held a first-come, first-served ...

In the kitchen with Saurav Goel

Saurav Goel of Nashua is the general manager of Raga Contemporary Kitchen (138 Main St., Nashua, 459-8566, find them on ...

Warm butternut and apple salad

Salad season is almost here! Yes, I know salads are all-year food items, but the warmth of summer makes them ...

Beer-braised carnitas

The best tacos on the planet? Imagine crispy, yet tender, bits of pork exploding with savory, sweet flavors in every ...

Album Reviews 22/04/21

album cover for Cypress Hill, Back In Black

Cypress Hill, Back In Black (Mnrk Records) You have to admire the timing of this ’90s rap group’s latest release, ...

Vinyl destination

Record Store Day returns By Jack Walsh listings@hippopress.com Each year thousands of people gather at independent record stores worldwide to ...

Tobacco Wives, by Adele Myers

Tobacco Wives, by Adele Myers (William Morrow, 344 pages) Is there any good reason for a parochial New Englander to ...

The Music Roundup 22/04/21

Local music news & events • Beach party: Touring behind last year’s One Way Out, Melissa Etheridge stops by the ...

A long, long time ago

Musician Don McLean smiling, pointing at camera, with guitar

‘American Pie’ marks 50 years with Don McLean show As Don McLean began a phone interview in advance of a ...

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Stage Play — 04/14/22

We spoke with several local actors, directors and other theater artists about how they work to bring their productions to life. Find out what makes each of their respective shows unique and what it takes to put them together, from a detective thriller to various children’s tales, fantasy stories and more.

Also on the cover, a new ghost kitchen in Manchester is serving up unique plant-based eats, p. 25. Rediscover various Chianti wines in this week’s column from Fred Matuszewski, p. 29, and find live music for your weekend and beyond in Music This Week, starting on p. 36.

The wrong crib for this baby

by Jeff Rapsis All politics is local — and our region’s inability to bring passenger rail back to Manchester, Nashua ...

News & Notes 22/04/14

Covid-19 update As of April 4 As of April 11Total cases statewide 303,010 304,365Total current infections statewide 1,033 1,544Total deaths ...

Completing the story

NH author edits posthumous memoir of addiction Seacoast-based author, editor and writing coach Jeff Deck discussed his latest project, We ...

C’s earn playoff 2-seed

The NBA regular season is a wrap and the playoffs come your way starting Sunday for the Celtics, likely vs ...

Quality of Life 22/04/14

The right Recipe The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation has granted accreditation to the New Hampshire Food Bank’s Recipe for ...

This Week 22/04/14

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Big Events April 14, 2022 and beyond Thursday, April 14 See Jake Shimabukuro at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A ...

Stage Play

3 actors dressed in Hogwarts robes, pointing wands on dark stage

Local actors, directors and other theater artists discuss bringing their productions to life A detective thriller, a parody about a ...

Bold and beautiful

Powerful works on display at ‘Impact! Abstract’ exhibition Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen has opened its 2022 season with “Impact! Abstract!” ...

The Art Roundup 22/04/14

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Artistic exploration of the White Mountains: Writer Howard Mansfield and ...

Starting inside

Plant summer-blooming flowers now I like dahlias. They are bright and come in many colors with blossoms from the size ...

Treasure Hunt 22/04/14

Dear Donna, I have three of these wooden soldiers. I think this was part of a bowling set that was ...

Kiddie Pool 22/04/14

Family fun for the weekend Easter fun • Charmingfare Farm (774 High St. in Candia; visitthefarm.com, 483-5623) will host its ...

On The Job – Elizabeth Hurst

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Elizabeth Hurst Senior living program director Elizabeth Hurst is the community program director at Warde Senior Living in Windham. Explain ...

The Weekly Dish 22/04/14

News from the local food scene • Easter sweets: Join Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (111 Island Pond Road, Manchester) for ...

Sweet deal

cupcakes topped with cookies and strawberries

Greek pastries and custom cakes at new Raymond bakery Reni Mylonas found success in 2020 as a homestead baker, dabbling ...

Plant-based perfection

Spicy Thai chickpea wrap. Courtesy of The Sleazy Vegan.

The Sleazy Vegan launches in Manchester Directly behind Manchester’s SNHU Arena, a new ghost kitchen is serving up whole food ...

In the kitchen with Jay and Lori Desmarais

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Gerard “Jay” and Lori Desmarais are the owners of Bowlful (1536 Candia Road, Manchester, 232-3923, thebowlful.com, and on Facebook and ...

Bite-sized sausage-stuffed mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms can be a tricky dish to make. Although they’re relatively easy to prepare, it is also easy to ...

Tudor Convertible

So, here’s the thing – if you asked me to describe myself, I’d say I’m a fairly regular, run-of-the-mill guy ...

Rediscover Chianti

Exploring the variations of this classic Tuscan red Those of us of a certain age fondly remember the bottle of ...

Album Reviews 22/04/14

album art for Julieta Eugenio's album Jump

Julieta Eugenio, Jump (Greenleaf Music) Sorry, but the first thing that jumped out at me is how huge this Argentinian ...

The Kaiju Preservation Society, by John Scalzi

The Kaiju Preservation Society, by John Scalzi (Tor, 258 pages) What kind of creature is Godzilla? If you answered “giant ...

Ambulance (R)

Ambulance (R) Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Bay slo-mo star in Ambulance, a two-hour-and-16-minute version of, like, a 9-1-1 episode. Or ...

The Music Roundup 22/04/14

Local music news & events • Sense of place: An immersive experience, A Journey to the White Mountains in Words ...

Powerful voice

Faith Ann Band celebrates new album As it touches on a myriad of musical moods, from tuneful grunge to full-throttle ...

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Come together with the Ukulele — 04/07/22

Jake Shimabukuro talks about his new duets album ahead of his upcoming appearance at Tupelo, and the Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group weighs in on his contributions to the ukulele scene, plus how you can give the instrument a try.

Also on the cover, getting dirty is half the fun when you hike this time of year, p. 17. Make plans now for your Easter meal, p. 24, and add some Bacon when Kevin and Michael take the Flying Monkey stage, p. 36.

News & Notes 22/04/07

Covid-19 update As of March 28 As of April 4Total cases statewide 302,181 303,010Total current infections statewide 1,020 1,033Total deaths ...

Home coming

New youth shelter to open in Manchester Borja Alvarez de Toledo, president and CEO of Waypoint, talked about the social ...

Celtics rolling toward playoffs

There is an old saying that goes, that which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. I’m not sure who said ...

Quality of Life 22/04/07

The falcons are nesting It’s nesting season for Manchester’s peregrine falcons, and you can watch it on the NH Audubon’s ...

This Week 22/04/07

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Big Events April 7, 2022 and beyond Thursday, April 7 Bob Marley, recently voted Best of the Best in the ...

Come together with the Ukulele

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A conversation with Jake Shimabukuro and how you can join NH’s ukulele scene Ukulele together Jake Shimabukuro’s new album is ...

Multicultural watercolors

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Nashua exhibition represents faces from around the globe Kavitha Chandrasekaran has painted every single day since she moved to Nashua ...

The Art Roundup 22/04/07

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Surreal paintings with a message: A new special exhibition featuring ...

Embrace the muck

The best time is the mud time By Dan Szczesny There is no better time to hike with kids in ...

Nuts and berries

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Easy to grow and trouble-free Every year you probably plant tomatoes. Wouldn’t it be great if they would come back ...

Treasure Hunt 22/04/07

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Dear Donna, I’m looking for an opinion on how to preserve the painting on this old cabinet. It was poorly ...

Kiddie Pool 22/04/07

Family fun for the weekend Easter events • The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill (174 Joppa Hill Road in Bedford; ...

On The Job – Dina Akel

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Dina Akel Fashion director Dina Akel is the fashion director and owner of Preowned Gowns, a boutique in Nashua selling ...

The Weekly Dish 22/04/07

News from the local food scene • Greek eats: Get your tickets now for a Palm Sunday fish dinner to ...

Feasts on Easter

Homemade Glazed Holiday Ham Roast with All the Sides

Brunch buffets, special meals and sweet treats for Easter Sunday Easter Sunday is right around the corner (Sunday, April 17), ...

Try it and buy it

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Made in New Hampshire Expo returns By Alexandra Colella listings@hippopress.com The Made in New Hampshire “Try it and Buy it” ...

In the kitchen with Christian Davolio

Christian Davolio of Hudson runs The Rollin’ Grille (therollingrille.com, and on Facebook @therollingrille), a mobile food trailer specializing in scratch-cooked ...

A hint of bourbon meatballs

Meatballs are my favorite meat-centric appetizer. The reason for this is simple: You can deliver so much flavor in a ...

Have a kolsch

It just tastes like beer “I thought it was time to shake things up,” my friend said as he walked ...

Album Reviews 22/04/07

Jizzy Pearl’s Love Hate, Hell CA (Golden Robot Records) I must have missed when this Hollywood hard rock band was ...

Heartbreak, by Florence Williams

Heartbreak, by Florence Williams (W.W. Norton & Co., 279 pages) Like termites and prairie voles, human beings seem made for ...

Morbius (PG-13)

Morbius (PG-13) A genius scientist who is slowly dying from a genetic disorder accidentally turns himself into a vampire in ...

The Music Roundup 22/04/07

Local music news & events • Heartfelt: Fresh from winning a Grammy for the 2021 collection, Bela Fleck brings his ...

Brotherly love

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Kevin and Michael Bacon perform in Plymouth The Bacon Brothers are a prolific band — 11 studio albums since forming ...

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Best of 2022 — 03/31/22

The results are in! Find out Hippo readers’ opinions of the best people, places and things in New Hampshire, plus see some of the clever – and spot-on – responses we got to a few fun questions.

Also on the cover, meet four of the Capital City region’s authors, p. 26. Amateur bakers compete with French-inspired cakes at a new event in Merrimack, p. 36. And hear the sounds of Heart in Concord, p. 46.

Inquisitive minds

So often in our society, I hear how we crave opportunities for our children to explore, to tinker, and to ...

News & Notes 22/03/31

Covid-19 update As of March 21 As of March 28Total cases statewide 301,308 302,181Total current infections statewide 911 1,020Total deaths ...

Running the rules

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State’s first female deputy enforcement, licensing chief Meet Danielle Ellston, the new deputy chief and deputy director of the New ...

Brady bound for Miami next?

Idle thoughts today from an idle mind. Given the Tom Brady-to-Miami rumor that surfaced last week, maybe we have a ...

Quality of Life 22/03/31

Granite State innovates New Hampshire is the 9th most innovative state, according to a new report on the country’s most ...

This Week 22/03/31

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Big Events March 31, 2022 and beyond Thursday, March 31 Get music and the art of Andy Warhol at Art ...

Best of 2022

Hippo readers have a lot of opinions. This year’s Best of 2022 Readers’ Poll features, for the most part, five ...

Capital authors

Meet four Concord-area writers at “An Evening to Remember” Concord author Paul Brogan is on a mission to show locals ...

The Art Roundup 22/03/31

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Everyone is connected: The Anselmian Abbey Players present The Theory ...

Soil improvement

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A key step toward successful gardening This is a good time to beat the rush and get your soil tested ...

Treasure Hunt 22/03/31

Dear Donna, We thought you would enjoy this set of Goffstown history books. They are in good condition and full ...

Kiddie Pool 22/03/31

Family fun for the weekend Thursday night live Cowabunga’s Indoor Playground (725 Huse Road in Manchester; cowabungas.com, 935-9659) will hold ...

On The Job – Samantha Ross Langlois

Samantha Ross Langlois Metaphysical shop keeper Samantha Ross Langlois is the owner of Rock Bottom in Belmont, a shop that ...

The Weekly Dish 22/03/31

News from the local food scene • Keep on brewing on: New Hampshire Craft Beer Week, an annual 10-day celebration ...

Ready, set, decorate

Franco-American Centre to host amateur cake competition Eight amateur bakers will show off their cake decorating skills to attendees and ...

New Italian option

Bellissimo opens in former Fratello’s space in Nashua Less than three weeks after Fratello’s Italian Grille closed its downtown Nashua ...

In the kitchen with Paige Melanson

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Paige Melanson is the owner of Crumb to Mama (find her on Instagram @crumbtomama), serving as the in-house baker for ...

Spinach and salsa egg white muffins

After five weeks of baked goods, it seems like a good time to switch to a healthier dish. This week ...

A cocktail forged in the heart of a suburban kitchen

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I blame Forged In Fire. Granted, I’ve always had a weakness for television competition shows where people make things and ...

Pink for spring

Lighten up with some rosés It’s official! Spring is here! It happened at 11:33 a.m., March 20. Mother Nature may ...

Album Reviews 22/03/31

Album cover for Various Artists, Black Lives: From Generation to Generation

Various Artists, Black Lives: From Generation to Generation (Jammin’colorS Records) The Belgium-based Jammin’colorS label is run by its chef/cook/bottle-washer, Stefany ...

What Happened to the Bennetts, by Lisa Scottoline

What Happened to the Bennetts, by Lisa Scottoline (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 400 pages) Most people have heard of the federal ...

The Lost City (PG-13)

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The Lost City (PG-13) Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum are accidental explorers seeking ancient treasure and running from a petulant ...

New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival Edition

The New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival kicks off Thursday, March 31, and runs through Sunday, April 10, with 16 films ...

The Music Roundup 22/03/31

Local music news & events • Pickers’ pick: A new band of bluegrass aces, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway is ...

Self-tribute

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Heart By Heart hits Cap Center Among tribute bands, Heart by Heart is unique in actually having original members in ...

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Can’t Stay Away from the Granite State — 03/24/22

They may be based in Nashville or L.A. now, but musicians who got their start in New Hampshire always seem to find their way home.

Also on the cover, the New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival returns with in-theater and virtual screenings, p. 10. Warm up with soup and help end homelessness, p. 19, and savor some beer and pizza, p. 22.

Saying goodbye

Fifteen years ago, as a new board member of the Animal Rescue League of NH, I pulled into the parking ...

News & Notes 22/03/24

Covid-19 update As of March 14 As of March 21Total cases statewide 300,511 301,308Total current infections statewide 821 911Total deaths ...

Crowning achievement

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Meet Miss New Hampshire Volunteer, Grace Orfao Grace Orfao, 23, of Manchester, has been crowned the first Miss New Hampshire ...

Good new story for Sox

For the second straight year Red Sox Nation was on the cusp of entering the final week of March wondering ...

Quality of Life 22/03/24

Earn credit with esports Uptime Esports has been approved as a new Learn Everywhere program by the New Hampshire State ...

This Week 22/03/24

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Big Events March 24, 2022 and beyond Thursday, March 24 Conjure up the weekend spirit early with a little rock ...

11 features, 5 shorts

NH Jewish Film Fest offers in-theater & virtual screenings This year’s New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival is combining the benefits ...

The Art Roundup 22/03/24

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • High standards: Catch the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen’s triennial ...

Don’t be afraid to prune

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How to not kill your fruit tree Traditionally, farmers pruned their fruit trees and put wood ashes around their lilacs ...

Kiddie Pool 22/03/24

Family fun for the weekend More maple If you didn’t get enough of the sweet stuff during last weekend’s statewide ...

Treasure Hunt 22/03/24

3 humorous illustrated postcards from the 1950s

Dear Donna, Do postcards from the 1950s have value? Joann Dear Joann, I always think everything antique or collectible has ...

On The Job – Christina McRitchie

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Christina McRitchie Cosmetic tattoo artist Christina McRitchie is a cosmetic tattoo artist and the owner of Wink & Inked, a ...

The Weekly Dish 22/03/24

News from the local food scene • Maple madness: There’s still time to go tour a local sugarhouse for New ...

Breaking bread

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Woodman’s Artisan Bakery to open storefront in Nashua Bill Woodman gained a following across the local farmers market scene for ...

Soup’s on

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Concord’s SouperFest returns By Alexandra Colella listings@hippopress.com Food can always bring a community together, no matter the circumstances. The Concord ...

In the kitchen with Kaylon Sweet

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Kaylon Sweet — known by many simply as “Sweets” — is the owner of Osteria Poggio (18 Main St., Center ...

Cheddar and chive scones

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It is yet another week of baking, but this week has a different spin. These are savory scones. For the ...

Pizza and beer

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You can’t overstate the perfection of this pairing After a quick glance at the beer menu at Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza ...

Album Reviews 22/03/24

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Raveena, Asha’s Awakening (Warner Records) Another Missy Elliott wannabe heard from, more or less, although this diva is more prone ...

Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama, by Bob Odenkirk

Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama, by Bob Odenkirk (Random House, 285 pages) It’s hard to imagine now, but in its first ...

Deep Water (R)

Deep Water (R) Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas chew all the scenery and bring all the ham as a ...

Oscar night excitement — really!

Close the book on 2021 at the movies with Sunday’s awards show Get excited about the Oscars! Yes, I’m talking ...

Can’t Stay Away from the Granite State

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Musicians who keep coming back to the scene that gave them their start On every highway, from I-95 to Route ...

The Music Roundup 22/03/24

Local music news & events • Request filler: An audience-driven event with a big screen catalog of over 200 songs, ...

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Category: Past Issues

Summer Guide 2022 — 05/26/22

Adventures in Cheese — 05/19/22

Huzzah! — 05/12/22

Reimagining Art — 05/05/22

The Dirt on Dirt — 04/28/22

City Biking — 04/21/22

Stage Play — 04/14/22

Come together with the Ukulele — 04/07/22

Best of 2022 — 03/31/22

Can’t Stay Away from the Granite State — 03/24/22

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