Past Issues – Page 13

Making Spirits Bright – 12/23/21

Put some festive flavor into your holiday drinks! John Fladd mixes up cocktails based on some fun seasonal history and pop culture. Pottersville Special, anyone?

Also on the cover, celebrate Scotland’s New Year’s Eve traditions at NHSCOT’s Hogmanay, p. 10. Level up your grilled cheese at Prime Time, p. 28. And find music, laughs and more to ring in the new year, starting on p. 36.

News & Notes 21/12/23

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Covid-19 update As of Dec 13 As of Dec 20Total cases statewide 178,099 186,678Total current infections statewide 9,086 8,504Total deaths ...

Get a lift

A look at the upcoming ski season Alexandra Moore, marketing director at McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester, talked about what ...

The naughty and nice

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With Christmas arriving on Saturday it’s time to review who’s been naughty and nice as we hand our annual presents ...

Quality of Life 21/12/23

Preserving New Hampshire The Land and Community Heritage Investment Program has awarded more than $4.7 million in matching grants for ...

This Week 21/12/23

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Big Events December 23, 2021 and beyond Thursday, Dec. 23 Need to do a little last-minute shopping? Two Villages Art ...

Happy Hogmanay!

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Celebrate the new year Scottish-style You don’t have to live across the Atlantic to celebrate Hogmanay — Scotland’s New Year’s ...

The Art Roundup 21/12/23

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Still time for art gifts: If you’re still doing some ...

Winter plantings

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Enjoy paperwhites and amaryllis indoors As winter drags along, I long for warm sun and green plants surrounding me outdoors ...

Treasure Hunt 21/12/23

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Dear Donna, Can you give me any information on this box of metal puzzles? I believe they are all in ...

Kiddie Pool 21/12/23

Family fun for the weekend See Santa • As of Dec. 20 a few slots were still open for Santa’s ...

On The Job – Megan Thompson

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Megan Thompson Travel advisor Megan Thompson is a travel advisor and owner of Wanderlust with Meg, based in Newmarket. Explain ...

Making Spirits Bright

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Wherein John Fladd presents “TannenBombed – A High-Proof Christmas Card in Eight Parts.” A note on measurements: For non-liquid ingredients, ...

The Weekly Dish 21/12/23

News from the local food scene • Here’s to 2022: Depending on when you’re reading this, there may still be ...

Say cheese

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Prime Time Grilled Cheese opening restaurant in Manchester Alex and Marcie Pichardo found success in 2018 with Prime Time Grilled ...

In the kitchen with Frank Barrese

Frank Barrese of Nashua is the executive chef of The 101 Grille (88 Shirking Road, Epping, 734-2273, the101grille.com), a new ...

Chocolate & caramel oatmeal bars

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It’s almost Christmas, so you probably are already surrounded by many treats. You may wonder why you need one more ...

Pretty sweet

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Sweet wines for holiday giving and drinking The holiday season provides us with the opportunity to exchange gifts with those ...

Album Reviews 21/12/23

Alice Phoebe Lou, Child’s Play (self-released) I don’t like getting all class-war on an innocent album that never did anything ...

Powder Days, by Heather Hansman

Powder Days, by Heather Hansman (Hanover Square Press, 264 pages) Heather Hansman learned to love skiing in New England, even ...

Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13)

Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG-13) Peter Parker is introduced to the multiverse in Spider-Man: No Way Home, a solid third ...

The Music Roundup 21/12/23

Local music news & events • Back for Xmas: In what’s become a holiday tradition, Abrielle Scharff returns for her ...

Enter laughing

New Year’s Eve comedy across the state Laughter just may be the best medicine as New Hampshire and the rest ...

Escape to 2022

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Music, comedy and more for New Year’s Eve Send off 2021 in style with music, comedy and more on Friday, ...

Music this week – 21/12/23

Thursday, Dec. 23 Bedford Copper Door: Lou Antonucci, 7 p.m. Brookline Alamo: Jordan Quinn, 4:30 p.m. Hermanos: Paul Hubert, 6:30 ...

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Thrill Rides – 12/16/21

Tap into your adventurous side without actually jumping out of a plane! We tried indoor skydiving and surfing, smashing things at Rage Cage NH and pole dancing for fitness and fun. The results? Worth it.

Also on the cover, it’s time to rethink kale, p. 22. Find good eats for New Year’s Eve, p. 30. And for the music lovers in your life, consider these gifts, p. 44.

Lights and beginnings

Following closely the end of daylight saving time comes my recognition of just how much shorter are the passing days ...

News & Notes 21/12/16

Covid-19 update As of Dec 6 As of Dec 13Total cases statewide 169,219 178,099Total current infections statewide 9,671 9,086Total deaths ...

Gifts from the heart

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Charitable giving for the holiday season Melinda Mosier, director of donor services at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, talked about ...

Celtics disappointing so far

After a summer of big changes I waited to give my outlook for the Celtics until I’d seen them play ...

Quality of Life 21/12/16

Moose plate money Fifteen projects aimed at protecting and restoring New Hampshire’s natural resources have been awarded a total of ...

This Week 21/12/16

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Big Events December 16, 2021 and beyond Thursday, Dec. 16 The Peacock Players present A Christmas Carol: An Original Live ...

Thrill Rides

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Skydiving without a plane, surfing the indoor waves and other ways to get outside your comfort zone. Looking for adventure? ...

Merry movement and music

Birdie premieres at Canterbury Shaker Village’s holiday event The heartwarming story of a child who grew up in Canterbury Shaker ...

The Art Roundup 21/12/16

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • A Christmas classic: There are still plenty of opportunities to ...

In praise of kale

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Why the misunderstood veggie is a hero Like Rodney Dangerfield, kale doesn’t get enough respect. I’ve been told that it ...

Treasure Hunt 21/12/16

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Dear Donna, These brass buttons were from my grandfather’s military jacket. Where he was in his career at the time, ...

Kiddie Pool 21/12/16

Family fun for the weekend Ho ho ho holidays The holiday happenings — plays, concerts, Santa appearances and more! — ...

On The Job – Daria Harvey

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Daria Harvey Financial assistance client advocate Daria Harvey is a client advocate at SHARE Outreach, a nonprofit that provides emergency ...

The Weekly Dish 21/12/16

News from the local food scene • Season’s eatings: There may still be time to order your holiday dinners and ...

Rooted in deliciousness

Peppermint mocha, with house blend A&E iced coffee, house made peppermint and mocha syrup, plant-based milk, coconut whipped cream and a cacao nib and candy cane topping

Vegan coffee and breakfast cart launches in Manchester When Madeline Rossi and her wife Olivia Lenox bought a small mobile ...

New Year’s eats

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Celebrate 2022 with a special meal or dining party Ring in 2022 with a special multi-course meal, a midnight Champagne ...

In the kitchen with Martin Kelly Jr.

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Chef Martin Kelly Jr. oversees kitchen operations at Stones Social (449 Amherst St., Nashua, 943-7445, stonessocial.com), an eatery known for ...

Baked falafel burgers

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Falafel is one of those dishes that seems like it’s healthy, but that isn’t always the case. Although falafel is ...

Sugar and spice

’Tis the season for holiday beers I used to be obsessed with holiday brews. As in, there wasn’t enough holiday ...

Album Reviews 21/12/16

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Tulip Tiger x Garrett Noel, Synth Xmas II (Give/Take Records) Funny, right after I wrapped up this week’s Playlist thingie, ...

West Side Story (PG-13)

West Side Story (PG-13) Get Maria and Tony, the Sharks and the Jets, the dance-fights and the love songs plus ...

At the Sofaplex 21/12/16

The Power of the Dog (R) Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst. Jane Campion writes and directs this movie based on a ...

On Animals, by Susan Orlean

On Animals, by Susan Orlean (Avid Reader Press, 237 pages) Susan Orlean had me at “Shiftless Little Loafers,” her 1996 ...

The Music Roundup 21/12/16

Local music news & events • Holiday cheer: Hosting its annual benefit show, the Uncle Steve Band is a friendly ...

Rock the halls

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Gift ideas for music fans Books, box sets, baubles, even bespoke action figures are all good ways to make the ...

Music this week – 21/12/16

Thursday, Dec. 16 Auburn Auburn Pitts: open mic jam, 6:30 p.m. Bedford Copper Door: Jodee Frawlee, 7 p.m. Brookline Alamo: ...

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Gifts to Delight – 12/09/21

We have suggestions for all your favorite people, whether they’re artistic (p. 10), love the outdoors (p. 14), enjoy good eats (p. 22) or like to get lost in a book (p. 33),

Also on the cover, find out where to get delicious Christmas eats, p. 22. Add some sparkle to your holidays, p. 31. And Black Violin comes to the Cap Center in Concord, p. 36.

Intergenerational ties

I find being one of my family’s elders a bit unsettling. Sure, I already embraced the gray hair. But until ...

News & Notes 21/12/09

Covid-19 update As of Nov 29 As of Dec 6Total cases statewide 160,287 169,219Total current infections statewide 7,078 9,671Total deaths ...

What’s in store

Shop local this holiday season Nancy Kyle, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Retail Association, talked about the current ...

NFL stretch run preview

With December here and four games left to play, let’s take a look at where things stand for the Patriots ...

Quality of Life 21/12/09

Putting a damper on shopping The Mall of New Hampshire had to shut down its food establishments temporarily after a ...

This Week 21/12/09

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Big Events December 9, 2021 and beyond Thursday, Dec. 9 Productions of A Christmas Carol take place on stages throughout ...

Gift Guide – Creatively wrapped

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Art, music and theater gifts for all ages There are plenty of opportunities to shop locally for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts ...

The Art Roundup 21/12/09

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Nutcracker galore: Don’t miss your chance to see the classic ...

Gift Guide – A gift guide for hikers

Gear, good reads and great ideas for kids By Dan Szczesny While the cold season and its wind chills, frost ...

Kiddie Pool 21/12/09

Family fun for the weekend Holiday happenings The Nov. 25 issue was our big Holiday Guide issue, packed full of ...

Dark days of winter

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How to make them a little brighter This is the darkest time of the year: Not only are the days ...

On The Job – Katie Booker

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Katie Booker Vintage and handmade gift shop owner Katie Booker is the owner of Little Vintage Venue in Suncook. The ...

The Weekly Dish 21/12/09

News from the local food scene • Shop (and eat) local: More than 80 specialty food vendors, artists and craftspeople ...

Gift Guide – Presents for your palate

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Tasty gift ideas for the foodies in your life Give the gift of local eats this holiday season — whether ...

Holiday feasts

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Where to dine in for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ’Tis the season for holiday dining, as several local eateries ...

In the kitchen with Matt Pierce

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Matt Pierce of Salem is the owner and founder of Granite State Spice Blends (granitestatespiceblends.com, and on Facebook @granitestatespiceblends), a ...

Sun-dried tomato spread

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I don’t know if the word “spread” accurately describes this recipe. Yes, as you can see in the photo, it ...

Gift Guide – Spirits of Christmas present(s)

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So you’re finally a full-blown grown-up. Congratulations. One of the things that comes with that is learning how to give ...

Bubbles for the holidays

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Celebrate with some sparkling wine As the song goes, it is “the most wonderful time of the year!” as we ...

Album Reviews 21/12/09

Modern Nature, Island of Noise (Bella Union Records) Here continues the saga of U.K. songwriter Jack Cooper, with whom you ...

Gift Guide – A book and a …

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Gift ideas for book lovers As holiday gifts go, you can’t do much better than books. They’re easy to wrap, ...

Encanto (PG)

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Encanto (PG) A girl growing up in a magical family with a magical house tries to find her place in ...

At the Sofaplex 21/12/09

8-Bit Christmas (PG) Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Zahn. I’ve seen this movie described as an update of A Christmas Story ...

The Music Roundup 21/12/09

Local music news & events • Side to front: A rock guitarist takes a jazz direction as Scott Sharrard & ...

Classical hip-hop

Black Violin transcends genres Black Violin earned a Grammy nomination for its 2020 album, Take The Stairs — a fitting ...

Music this week – 21/12/09

Thursday, Dec. 9 Auburn Auburn Pitts: open mic jam, 6:30 p.m. Bedford Copper Door: Chad LaMarsh, 7 p.m. Brookline Alamo: ...

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Crafting your favorite things – 12/02/21

Local crafters are making all kinds of fantastic gift-worthy items, from cozy mittens to critter ornaments made from found-in-nature materials, Meet the crafters and find out where you can shop for their goods.

Also on the cover, spend a festive evening in downtown Concord during Midnight Merriment, p. 16. Find good eats and more at the Made in New England Expo, p. 26, And Morgan James brings holiday sounds to The Rex, p. 36.

Tell your story

Everyone has a story to tell. As a doctor, people share their stories with me related to their health and ...

News & Notes 21/12/02

Covid-19 update As of Nov 19As of Nov 29Total cases statewide 150,813 160,287Total current infections statewide 7,604 7,078Total deaths statewide ...

Acting skills

Theater company teaches kids healthy social behaviors After a year of virtual programming, Plymouth State University’s TIGER (Theatre Integrating Guidance, ...

‘Brady or Belichick’ nonsense

If you are a football fan you know how the argument goes. Who was more responsible for the Patriots dynasty, ...

Quality of Life 21/12/02

Holly jolly trolley tours The Queen City is encouraging residents to decorate their homes with its second annual Manchester Holiday ...

This Week 21/12/02

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Big Events December 2, 2021 and beyond Friday, Dec. 3 Need a little naughty mixed into your holiday celebrations? Join ...

Crafting your favorite things

Meet the crafters selling one-of-a-kind wearable, decorative and whimsical objects this season. For many local crafters, the holiday season is ...

Shop festively

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Midnight Merriment returns to downtown Concord After a year without Merriment, shoppers looking for unique, local gifts are invited to ...

The Art Roundup 21/12/02

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Three weekends of Nutcracker: The Nutcracker will be performed at ...

Hoe hoe hoe

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Gifts for the gardener Ready to shop! Every time I turn on the radio or open a newspaper, there are ...

Kiddie Pool 21/12/02

Family fun for the weekend The most event-y time of the year Last week’s Hippo (the Nov. 25 issue) was ...

Treasure Hunt 21/12/02

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Dear Donna, Can you help identify this piece? It’s 14 inches long and marked US Standard. It also has measurements ...

On The Job – Justin Tanner

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Justin Tanner Engraver Justin Tanner is the owner of Rustic Cabin Designs, a laser engraving business that does custom engraving ...

The Weekly Dish 21/12/02

News from the local food scene • Lamb dinners to go: Join St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (1160 Bridge St., ...

Gourmet flavors

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Delicious eats and more at Made in New England Expo From artisan chocolates, baked goods and other sweet treats to ...

Farmhouse artisan

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The Utopian now open in Amherst Adam Parker’s culinary journey has taken him from upstate New York all the way ...

In the kitchen with Gabe DiSaverio

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Gabe DiSaverio combined his two greatest passions — spicy food and sharks — with the launch of The Spicy Shark ...

Roasted beet terrine

Beets. They definitely were a vegetable that I did not appreciate nor enjoy as a kid. Now that I am ...

Coffee and beer

It’s a magical combination I go into most weekends with high expectations for my own productivity. Generally speaking, though, my ...

Album Reviews 21/12/02

Naked Raygun, Over The Overlords (Wax Trax Records) This Chicago post-punk band never struck me as “post” anything, just punk, ...

You Can’t Be Serious, by Kal Penn

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You Can’t Be Serious, by Kal Penn (Gallery, 367 pages) You may know Kal Penn as a resident on the ...

House of Gucci (R)

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House of Gucci (R) The family behind the Gucci fashion company faces scandal and murder in the 1980s and 1990s ...

The Music Roundup 21/12/02

Local music news & events • Santa surfing: Sidelined by the pandemic last year, Gary Hoey is back on the ...

Holiday magnetism

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Christmas at The Rex with Morgan James From her debut album, a live tribute to Nina Simone, to recreating Joni ...

Music this week – 21/12/02

Thursday, Dec. 2 Auburn Auburn Pitts: open mic jam, 6:30 p.m. Bedford Copper Door: Clint Lapointe, 7 p.m. Brookline Alamo: ...

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So Much Holiday Fun – 11/25/21

From the eve of Thanksgiving through the end of the year, there are tons of activities and events that will get you in the holiday spirit. Check out this year’s guide to all the family fun, live performances, foodie events and more.

Also on the cover, try two takes on holiday cocktails, p. 42. Check out some of the live shows happening in Music This Week, starting on p. 52. And enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers with a side of puzzles, starting on p. 59.

Support your local merchants

More than ever, it’s important to support your local merchants. The pandemic has been hardest on small independent merchants in ...

News & Notes 21/11/25

Covid-19 update As of Nov 15 As of Nov 19Total cases statewide 146,834 150,813Total current infections statewide 6,295 7,604Total deaths ...

Knowledge is power

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Podcast highlights substance abuse prevention Christin D’Ovidio is the host of The Power of Prevention, a new podcast series produced ...

Nobody asked me, but…

This issue is dated for Thanksgiving Day, so a great day to all as you watch football before and after ...

Quality of Life 21/11/25

Hope in the face of homelessness The Front Door Agency, a nonprofit that helps local families avoid and overcome homelessness, ...

This Week 21/11/25

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Big Events November 25, 2021 and beyond Thursday, Nov. 25 Turkey day! But first, turkey trot. In the Nov. 11 ...

So Much Holiday Fun: Jumping off

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Pre-game the holiday The night before Thanksgiving is known as Friendsgiving or Drinksgiving, depending on intent. Whatever it’s called, bar ...

So Much Holiday Fun: ’Tis the season

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Downtown holiday parades, light displays and more From downtown parades to spectacular multi-day light displays, here’s a list of festive ...

So Much Holiday Fun: O Christmas tree

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Town tree lightings and festivals of trees for your holiday Cities and towns all across the Granite State are marking ...

So Much Holiday Fun: Festive adventures

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Holiday fun for the younger crowd There’s plenty of festive fun to be had this holiday season — check out ...

So Much Holiday Fun: Seasonal Favorites

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Plenty of chances to see The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol are back, with ...

So Much Holiday Fun: Sounds of the Season

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Classical holidays Pops, carols and symphonies in tune Experience the sounds of the season through classical music with these performances ...

So Much Holiday Fun: Season’s eatings

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Downtown holiday Deliciously fun events for the holidays Experience the tastiest of what the holidays have to offer in New ...

So Much Holiday Fun: Holiday art for all

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Meet the artists and snag some gifts Find festive art and unique handmade gifts by local artists and craftspeople at ...

So Much Holiday Fun: Big screen holiday

Catch your favorite holiday films at a theater See holiday classics like Elf, The Polar Express, It’s a Wonderful Life ...

Photos from film

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New business is a center for old-style photography Back when most people were transitioning from film photography to the more ...

The Art Roundup 21/11/25

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Unique art and crafts: The Sanbornton Community Arts Festival will ...

Get roasting

Intensify the flavors of garden produce One of the reasons I garden is that I love to cook and to ...

Kiddie Pool 21/11/25

Family fun for the weekend Take the family to the museum Or send the family to the museum — whichever ...

Treasure Hunt 21/11/25

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Dear Donna, I was wondering if you could help me. I have a vanity that was my great-grandmother’s, but I ...

On The Job – Jeff Paquin

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Jeff Paquin Decorative lighting installation specialist Jeff Paquin is the co-owner of The New England Holiday Light Co., a decorative ...

The Weekly Dish 21/11/25

News from the local food scene • Keep on brewing: Granite State craft breweries are among those across the country ...

Tastes of Trinidad

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Manchester’s Wild Orchid Bakery finds a new home on Elm Street After operating a bakeshop on Manchester’s West Side for ...

Coffee and community

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The Brothers’ Cortado opens in Concord While living out in Colorado in the early 2000s, Loudon native Chuck Nemiccolo developed ...

In the kitchen with DJ Belanger

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Chef Dennis “DJ” Belanger of Nashua is the new owner of Culture (75 Mont Vernon St., Milford, 249-5011, culturenh.com), a ...

Healthy pumpkin oatmeal

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! More than likely this weekend is filled with food, whether you’re surrounded by family and friends or ...

Two Thanksgiving cocktails

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A palate-cleanser This is your first big, blow-out meal of the decade. You’ve been locked away for two years and ...

Bring a bottle

Wine to serve, gift and save The holiday season is upon us, a time to gather with family and friends ...

Album Reviews 21/11/25

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Papercuts, Baxter’s Bliss EP (Psychic Friends Records)Papercuts is the stage name of Jason Quever, San Francisco-based dream-pop guy who was ...

Once Upon a Wardrobe, by Patti Callahan

Once Upon a Wardrobe, by Patti Callahan (Harper Muse, 320 pages) His good friend J.R.R. Tolkien might be more popular ...

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG-13)

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG-13) Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace and the spirit of the late Harold Ramis star in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, a ...

At the Sofaplex 21/11/25

Home Sweet Home Alone(PG) Rob Delaney, Ellie Kemper. Another kid is left at home during a family trip and another ...

The Music Roundup 21/11/25

Local music news & events • Recovery covers: Wind down from Black Friday shopping and the holiday meal with Project ...

Driven

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Yngwie Malmsteen hits Tupelo When he’s not revving his Fender Stratocaster at impossible speeds, shredding with a fury that other ...

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Edible Art – 11/18/21

If you’re looking to level-up your pre-big- meal offerings during this holiday season, charcuterie boards offer delicious bites in artful displays.

Also on the cover, find out where to get your Thanksgiving Day meal, whether you want to dine out or order out, p. 27. If you’re tired of IPAs, Jeff Mucciarone has some other brew suggestions, p. 30. And Jamantics are back for a live show, p. 36.

A $27M problem

Sometimes our strong desire to live free or die gets in the way of common-sense solutions. A case in point ...

News & Notes 21/11/18

Covid-19 update As of Nov 8 As of Nov 15Total cases statewide 141,317 146,834Total current infections statewide 5,164 6,295Total deaths ...

Welcome to the stage

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Meet the Capitol Center’s new executive director The Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord will welcome its new executive ...

Decisions for baseball 2022

With the general managers meeting being held in California last week, baseball’s hot stove league is off and running. It ...

Quality of Life 21/11/18

Granite State’s great outdoors New Hampshire’s outdoor recreation sector created $2.2 billion in economic activity in 2020, making it among ...

This Week 21/11/18

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Big Events November 18, 2021 and beyond Friday, Nov. 19 The Peacock Players wrap up two weekends of presenting The ...

Showing her roots

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Concord author talks about the inspiration for her award-winning book A children’s book born out of divorce, a trip to ...

The Art Roundup 21/11/18

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities “Fake News” by Rosemary Mack, featured in “The Dysfunction of Social ...

More than maples

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Fall color is everywhere New England is known worldwide for its fall color. People swarm here from all over, largely ...

Kiddie Pool 21/11/18

Family fun for the weekend The Thanksgiving spirit Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with a storytime and craft based on ...

Treasure Hunt 21/11/18

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Dear Donna, I know this isn’t worth a dime, but any idea who made this? I found it last week ...

On The Job – Brooke Danforth

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Brooke Danforth Dog groomer Brooke Danforth is a dog groomer and owner of The Dirty Dog in Amherst. Explain your ...

Edible Art

round wooden charcuterie board piles with deli meats, cheeses, dried fruits and grapes

Holiday-themed charcuterie boards that taste as good as they look 603 Charcuterie in late 2020, she started with just filling ...

The Weekly Dish 21/11/18

News from the local food scene • Dine in for Thanksgiving…: Thanksgiving is almost here (Thursday, Nov. 25) and several ...

In the kitchen with Phil Mastroianni

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Phil Mastroianni is the co-owner and founder of Fabrizia Spirits (fabriziaspirits.com), a Salem-based producer of all-natural limoncello that he launched ...

Pecan biscotti with a bourbon kick

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It’s a week before Thanksgiving, and you may be up to your eyeballs with menu planning, grocery shopping and kitchen ...

Too much hops

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Sometimes you need anything but IPA There are so many incredible craft-brewed IPAs and pale ales these days that it ...

Album Reviews 21/11/18

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Blonder, Knoxville House (Cool world Records) At this writing, this debut record from Long Island native Constantine Anastasakis isn’t due ...

Pastoral Song, by James Rebanks

Pastoral Song, by James Rebanks (Custom House, 294 pages) Occasionally a book does so well across the Atlantic that publishers ...

Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG)

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Clifford the Big Red Dog (PG) A girl having a rough time adjusting to a new school adopts a dog ...

The Music Roundup 21/11/18

Local music news & events • Give gratitude: Offering a bit of an early start to the holiday, the Thanksgiving ...

Re-banding

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Jamantics get down again Being in Jamantics is like riding a bicycle; however long its five members are apart, the ...

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Run for good! – 11/11/21

Races can bring in a lot of money and raise awareness for nonprofits, and they offer all kinds of fun to serious and not-so-serious runners too.

Also on the cover, Mamma Mia! wraps up its run at the Palace this weekend, p. 10. After a pandemic hiatus, Granite Restaurant reopens, p. 26. And make your night out a little more fun with trivia, p. 41.

News & Notes 21/11/11

Covid-19 update As of Nov 1 As of Nov 8Total cases statewide 136,755 141,317Total current infections statewide 3,948 5,164Total deaths ...

Doing the numbers

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NHDRA names new Taxpayer Services director After nearly two decades at the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration serving in ...

That was the week that was

Another week, a few more scandals to report on including in the NHL, with the Phoenix Suns, no real accountability ...

Quality of Life 21/11/11

Badges battle it out The first Inferno of the Badges, a fundraiser and fitness challenge that will have police, fire, ...

This Week 21/11/11

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Big Events November 11, 2021 and beyond Thursday, Nov. 11 Today at the Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St ...

Run for good!

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Why races are great fundraisers and what it takes to make them succeed, plus fun runs for the end of ...

Mamma Mia! Take 2

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Dancing queens back on stage after Covid hiatus It’s not unusual for stages to go dark for a few days ...

The Art Roundup 21/11/11

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Rock ’n’ roll musicals: The Peacock Players will perform The ...

Tree death prevention

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Save trees from bark mulch and rodents If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, ...

Kiddie Pool 21/11/11

Family fun for the weekend Science Thursday As mentioned in last week’s Kiddie Pool, there are some science opportunities for ...

Treasure Hunt 21/11/11

Dear Donna, I found all these pins in my parents’ junk drawers. They kept everything — not sure why! Do ...

On The Job – Carl Bertolami

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Carl Bertolami Massage therapist and bodyworker Carl Bertolami, proprietor of Milford Massage and Bodywork, is a massage therapist and bodyworker, ...

The Weekly Dish 21/11/11

News from the local food scene • Backyard brews: Get your tickets now before they’re gone to the third annual ...

Global inspirations

Granite Restaurant & Bar reopens with new menus, executive chef After an 18-month hiatus, Concord’s Granite Restaurant & Bar at ...

In the kitchen with Christiana Lehman

Christiana Lehman of Brookline is the owner of From Gracie’s Table (fromgraciestable.com), a line of dry rubs, homemade marinades, sweet ...

Deconstructed poached pear

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I really enjoy poached pears. They are a versatile menu item. Want a less sweet dessert? The poached pear plays ...

Project Handsome

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As I skid into late middle age, I’ve had to face up to some limitations: I think I’ve missed my ...

Classic meal, new wines

What to drink with your turkey and pie Thanksgiving is just two weeks away! It seems like yesterday we were ...

Album Reviews 21/11/11

Delv!s, Walk Alone Tracks (Because Music) Three-song EP from Belgian singer-songwriter Niels Delvaux, meant as a teaser for a full-length ...

Truffle Hound, by Rowan Jacobsen

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Truffle Hound, by Rowan Jacobsen (Bloomsbury, 283 pages) You may think, because you’ve never eaten a truffle nor been interested ...

Eternals (PG-13)

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Eternals (PG-13) A new group of superheroes assemble in Eternals, a movie introducing a whole new part of the Marvel ...

The Music Roundup 21/11/11

Local music news & events • Country comfort: A benefit for a Hooksett family struggling with medical bills stars Nicole ...

Feat forever

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Legendary band returns to New England Although it took a while for Little Feat to catch on with audiences in ...

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Princesses (still) Rule – 11/04/21

Meet local entertainers who are bringing magic to kids and families, dressed as princesses, clowns and other fun characters.

Also on the cover, meet artists, watch art in progress and get hands-on with crafts along the Route 3 Art Trail, p. 16. Elevate your picnic experience with a new Bedford-based company, p. 27. And find guaranteed laughs at a comedy show this weekend, p. 36.

The wire brush

Whether the topic is the pandemic, the economy, the climate, world affairs or politics, we all seem to be having ...

News & Notes 21/11/04

Covid-19 update As of Oct 25 As of Nov 1Total cases statewide 129,663 136,755Total current infections statewide 4,430 3,948Total deaths ...

Minding minds

Meet Catholic Charities NH’s new mental health director Catholic Charities NH has named Danielle Capelle its new director of mental ...

Pats mid-year report

The Patriots hit what passes for the 2021 midway point in the new 17-game NFL season with Sunday’s gritty 27-24 ...

Quality of Life 21/11/04

Three cheers for the Chicken Tenders! The New Hampshire Fisher Cats will become the Manchester Chicken Tenders for one game ...

This Week 21/11/04

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Big Events November 4, 2021 and beyond Friday, Nov. 5 Symphony New Hampshire will present “Suites and Schubert” at St ...

Princesses (still) Rule

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How the princesses, clowns, jugglers and other performers are keeping the party going Everyone could use a little magic these ...

Take the artistic route

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Exhibits, make-and-take crafts, demos and more on the Route 3 Art Trail Building on a small but successful inaugural event, ...

The Art Roundup 21/11/04

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Symphonic suites: Symphony New Hampshire presents its second concert of ...

Use the force

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How to plant bulbs for forcing indoors I love the winter, but by March I am ready for spring. I ...

Kiddie Pool 21/11/04

Family fun for the weekend Getting out while the getting is still good All but the south-southeastern-iest parts of the ...

Treasure Hunt 21/11/04

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Dear Donna, Can you provide me with any information on this pair of earrings? Are they gold? Karen Dear Karen, ...

On The Job – Trisha Craig

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Trisha Craig Flutist and flute instructor Trisha Craig is a flute instructor at Ted Herbert Music School in Manchester and ...

The Weekly Dish 21/11/04

News from the local food scene • Fire up your immunity: Learn to make fire cider during one of two ...

Clams on wheels

Former Clam Haven owner returns with new seafood truck Lobster Roll For more than three decades Derry native Rick Metts ...

Celebrations to remember

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Bedford’s Boho Pop-Up Picnic offers luxury picnic setups A new business based in Bedford is aiming to take away the ...

In the kitchen with Trina Bird

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Trina Bird of Goffstown is the owner of the Bird Food Baking Co. (birdfoodbaking.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @birdfoodbakingco), ...

Mini pumpkin whoopie pies

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The season of eating has begun! Or at least in my eyes it has. Halloween kicks off a series of ...

Trillium and some random hoppy beers

You’ve got to respect the hops Because she’s a hero, my wife made a reservation at Trillium Brewing Co.’s Canton, ...

Album Reviews 21/11/04

Alice Longyu Gao, High Dragon And Universe (self-released) The current electronic music scene, this Chinese-born DJ is reported to have ...

Bewilderment, by Richard Powers

Bewilderment, by Richard Powers (W.W. Norton, 278 pages) For some people, the title of Richard Powers’ new novel, Bewilderment, might ...

Last Night in Soho (R)

Last Night in Soho (R) A present-day young woman with a romantic view of 1960s London suddenly finds herself traveling ...

The Music Roundup 21/11/04

Local music news & events • New room: A recently opened restaurant, bar and music venue hosts D-Comp, the ubiquitous ...

Keeping it real

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Comedian Carolyn Plummer headlines Rex show Of all the words Carolyn Plummer might use to describe herself, “lucky” isn’t one ...

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Adventures in Tequila – 10/28/21

It’s possible that you’ve never fully appreciated what goes into making tequila, or the flavor journey it can take you on. Find out why you might want to give the spirit another go, plus get all the info you need about the upcoming Distiller’s Week.

Also on the cover, local artist uses spiderwebs, leaves and all manner of natural objects as his canvases, p. 10. Enjoy a glass of wine with your ribs, p. 29. And have yourself a funny Halloween, p. 36.

Caring is sharing

On Nov. 9 UNH will be hosting its second program in the 2021-2022 Sidore Lecture Series. The topic will be ...

News & Notes 21/10/28

Covid-19 update As of Oct 18 As of Oct 25Total cases statewide 129,663 129,663Total current infections statewide 4,430 4,430Total deaths ...

Leading the way

New Hampshire celebrates school principals during October As part of National School Leaders Month, Gov. Sununu has proclaimed October 2021 ...

The annual NBA preview

The Celtics kicked off their season last week in an error-filled but very entertaining overtime loss to the Knicks. Even ...

Quality of Life 21/10/28

Gas grumbles It’s been eight years since gas prices were this high; on Oct. 25, 2013, the average price of ...

This Week 21/10/28

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Big Events October 28, 2021 and beyond Thursday, Oct. 28 Nothing but treats for lovers of classic horror and Halloween-y ...

Natural canvases

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Local artist paints spiderwebs, leaves, grains of rice It started with leaves. After 40 years of building stone walls and ...

The Art Roundup 21/10/28

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • History carved in stone: Laconia Public Library and New Hampshire ...

The joy of fall planting

Work now, enjoy in the spring Spring is all about planting, but many gardeners overlook fall planting. Now is the ...

Treasure Hunt 21/10/28

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Dear Donna, If you could help me identify what this piece of furniture is, I’d appreciate it. I thought it ...

Kiddie Pool 21/10/28

Family fun for the weekend Halloween fun for everyone In last week’s (Oct. 21) issue of the Hippo, we looked ...

On The Job – Diane Valladares

Andrea Grelle Volunteer recruiter Diane Valladares is the Director of Recruitment at Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire, ...

Adventures in Tequila

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How the versatility of agave is gaining tequila and mezcal a new following. Eddie Leon of La Carreta in Derry ...

The Weekly Dish 21/10/28

News from the local food scene • More drive-thru Greek eats: If you missed the gyro and baklava pop-up at ...

In the kitchen with Steve Burke

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Steve Burke of Salem is the owner of B’s Grumman Grub (bsgrummangrub@gmail.com, and on Facebook @bsgrummangrub), a food truck offering ...

Creamy carrot soup

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Not only does this time of year mark the start of baking season; it also marks the start of soup ...

Ribs and wine

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Add a fire pit and you have a party The color of fall is all about us. The sun is ...

The Trick or Treat Margarita

There’s a guy who lives about a block over who goes all out for Halloween — the one who puts ...

Album Reviews 21/10/28

Lionlimb, Spiral Groove (Savant Records) You know, much as I like albums like this, I’ve really about had it with ...

The Book of Hope, A Survival Guide for Trying Times, by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams with Gail Hudson

The Book of Hope, A Survival Guide for Trying Times, by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams with Gail Hudson (Celadon, ...

Dune (PG-13)

Dune (PG-13) An interplanetary empire is set on the road to war in Dune, which a title card rather optimistically ...

At the Sofaplex 21/10/28

Muppets Haunted Mansion (TV-PG) Live-action humans Will Arnett, Taraji P. Henson. As well as Yvette Nicole Brown, Darren Criss, John ...

The Music Roundup 21/10/28

Local music news & events • Half centennial: Many fans hearing “Horse With No Name” for the first time in ...

Freaky Friday

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Halloween themed comedy show in Manchester Open mic nights are a lifeblood for comedians, a place to hone their craft ...

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Good and Spooky – 10/21/21

Whether you like extreme scares or less intense frights, this Halloween season has some-thing for everyone. Check out this guide to kid and family events, adult happenings, trick-or-treat times, haunted attractions and more.

ALSO ON THE COVER, teenage angst and an accidental murder are mixed with ’80s rock music in Cue Zero’s dark comedy Heathers the Musical, p. 20. Get your tickets now for the Nov. 4 Fall Festivus in Concord, p. 30. And hit the one-day drive-thru Gyro & Baklava pop-up in Nashua, p. 31.

Getting to Victory Day

I like to hike and to write. Both activities demand focus. One foot, or one word, in front of another ...

News & Notes 21/10/21

Covid-19 update As of Oct 11 As of Oct 18Total cases statewide 125,743 129,663Total current infections statewide 3,941 4,430Total deaths ...

Staying active

Bailey Lett honored for social justice work The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire has named Brenda Bailey Lett its ...

14 days and a cloud of dust

What a difference 14 days can make. After the Red Sox lost two of three to the lowly Orioles in ...

Quality of Life 21/10/21

Your call cannot be completed as dialed Don’t forget to dial 603 when you’re making a local call — after ...

This Week 21/10/21

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Big Events October 21, 2021 and beyond Saturday, Oct. 23 Magnifico! Catch Almost Queen today at 7:30 p.m. at the ...

Good and Spooky

Your guide to fun scares and Halloween happenings It’s the scary season — you know, fun scary. If worrying about ...

Love, death and ’80s music

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Heathers the Musical brings dark high school drama to the stage Gritty, shocking, vulgar, an emotional roller coaster — those ...

The Art Roundup 21/10/21

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • ArtWeek continues: City Arts Nashua’s virtual ArtWeek is going on ...

Fall chores

It’s time to get started Those big yellow school buses have been lumbering along for well over a month now, ...

Treasure Hunt 21/10/21

Dear Donna, I was given this many years ago. I love it but have never been able to figure out ...

Kiddie Pool 21/10/21

Family fun for the weekend Find all the family fun that is usually in the Kiddie Pool in this week’s ...

On The Job – Andrea Grelle

Andrea Grelle Body waxing specialist Andrea Grelle is a licensed esthetician specializing in body waxing. She owns her own waxing ...

The Weekly Dish 21/10/21

News from the local food scene • Riverside brews: There’s still time to get your ticket to the Manchester Brewfest, ...

Local bites and brews

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Junior Service League of Concord presents annual Fall Festivus After its cancellation in 2020, Fall Festivus returns in a new ...

Drive-thru Greek eats

Nashua church to host gyro and baklava pop up It’s been a full year since St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church ...

In the kitchen with Leo Short

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Leo Short and his wife Shannon of Milford are the owners of Sammich NH (sammichnh.com, and on Facebook @sammichnh), a ...

Savory Parmesan biscotti

Homemade biscotti have been in my baking repertoire for ages. However, the majority of my biscotti baking has been focused ...

Baseball and beers

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There’s something about fall ball “Are you OK?” my wife asked. I was gripping — white-knuckling — our living room ...

Album Reviews 21/10/21

Jim Snidero, Strings (Savant Records) Ha ha, the other week Kenny G got in a meme war with Pat Metheny, ...

I Left My Homework in the Hamptons, by Blythe Grossberg

I Left My Homework in the Hamptons, by Blythe Grossberg (Hanover Square Press, 290 pages) Earlier this year Netflix released ...

The Last Duel (R)

The Last Duel (R) Matt Damon and Adam Driver fight one-on-one but all I’m going to remember is Ben Affleck’s ...

At the Sofaplex 21/10/21

There’s Someone Inside Your House (TV-MA) Sydney Park, Théodore Pellerin. Based on a book, this Netflix high school horror film ...

The Music Roundup 21/10/21

Local music news & events • Join together: After a months-long pandemic delay, an evening with Patty Griffin & Gregory ...

Industrial night

Triple bill leans to heavy sound As a genre, mathcore occupies the intersection of punk, metal and jazz. Among its ...

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Category: Past Issues

Making Spirits Bright – 12/23/21

Thrill Rides – 12/16/21

Gifts to Delight – 12/09/21

Crafting your favorite things – 12/02/21

So Much Holiday Fun – 11/25/21

Edible Art – 11/18/21

Run for good! – 11/11/21

Princesses (still) Rule – 11/04/21

Adventures in Tequila – 10/28/21

Good and Spooky – 10/21/21

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