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It may be the dead of winter, but indoor pools at New Hampshire can still serve as water wonderlands for fun or exercise. Find out where you can enjoy aquatics classes, learn to swim and even go surfing or boogie boarding inside.

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Voting has begun on Hippo’s annual readers’ poll! Go to hippopress.com to vote in the Best of 2023. Tell us who makes the perfect cup of coffee, who gives you the best haircuts and where to go to for a cheap night out. Vote now for all of your favorite local stuff!

And it’s time to make those Valentine’s Day plans. See our roundup (starting on page 22) of places offering special meals for dine-in or eats and treats to go.

News & Notes 23/02/02

Rental assistance New Hampshire has received nearly $3.6 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury through the Emergency Rental Assistance ...

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The pep talk pod

Luna Smith wants to bring positivity to your day Luna Smith of Londonderry talked about her new podcast, The Friend ...

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Quality of Life 23/02/02

News your wallet already knows Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration collected by Texas-based electricity company Payless Power revealed ...

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The week that was

Brady vs. Manning – The Sequel: The games with Tom Brady facing Peyton Manning-led teams were the marquee NFL events ...

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This Week 23/02/02

Big Events February 2, 2023 and beyond Thursday Feb. 2 Today is the last day to purchase tickets for the ...

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Dive in

Hit the indoor pool for fun and exercise Who says having fun in the water has to be a summer-only ...

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Opening day for new show

Nashua playwright’s production comes to the Concord stage At the Hatbox in Concord, the community theater troupe Lend Me a ...

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The Art Roundup 23/02/02

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Last call for Piano Men:The Palace Theatre’s ode to the ...

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Scales and tails

New England Reptile Expo returns to Manchester By Mya Blanchard listings@hippopress.com On Sunday, Feb. 5, reptiles of all shapes and ...

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Kiddie Pool 23/02/02

Family fun for the weekend Library excitement • Ever wanted to be in an episode of Stranger Things? The Manchester ...

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Treasure Hunt 23/02/02

Good morning, Donna! My name is Katie. I live in Hooksett and I have always enjoyed your segment in the ...

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Planning a garden in the lawn

Start with an outline and some compost This is a good time to make plans. If you are willing to ...

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On The Job – Krystyl Jenkins

Certified paralegal, professional of HR and mediator Krystyl Jenkins owns her own business, Paralegal Solutions, based in Derry, in which ...

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The Weekly Dish 23/02/02

News from the local food scene • Greek eats and happenings: Join Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (68 N. State ...

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Love bites

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special dinner or sweet treat Valentine’s Day is almost here, so if you’re looking for ...

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Flavors of Puerto Rico

Salem’s Rice & Beans 603 gets new owner, menus Last year was eventful for longtime Manchester-area food trucker Tony Elias ...

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In the kitchen with Danny Pilsbury

Danny Pilsbury of Salisbury is the owner and executive chef of Alexandra’s Bistro (15 Village St., Penacook, 565-5066, find them ...

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Zelda and the bison grass

I know that I don’t need to remind you of it, but Feb. 2 is National Tater Tot Day. I’m ...

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Album Reviews 23/02/02

Meg Baird, Furling (Drag City Records) This singer and drummer is well-known in the indie/retro-folk scene, having helped to form ...

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Women Talking (PG-13)

The women of a rural fundamentalist community must decide to stay or leave in Women Talking, a captivating exercise of ...

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At the Sofaplex 23/02/02

All Quiet on the Western Front (R) A group of very eager, very naive school boys sign up to join ...

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The Thing in the Snow, by Sean Adams

The Thing in the Snow, by Sean Adams (268 pages, William Morrow) In the windswept snow-packed emptiness of a place ...

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The Music Roundup 23/02/02

Local music news & events Gothiversary: The enduring twice-a-month dance night Resurrection celebrates its 17th year with double bill of ...

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Born to fun

Comic Cory Gee debuts at Headliners When Cory Gee bounds onstage, he’s almost immediately mixing with the crowd. Learning who’s ...

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Looking for your next great read? In this week’s cover story, Katelyn Sahagian and Matt Ingersoll talk with some New Hampshire-based science fiction, fantasy and horror authors about their most recent novels, novellas and short stories. Learn about their inspirations and writing styles, and find out where you can grab copies of their works for yourself.

Also on the cover It’s the Hippo’s annual Wedding Guide, and Angie Sykeny brings you all kinds of tips, advice and suggestions for your big day from local wedding experts (page 16). It’s also almost time for the 2023 Hippo Best Of readers’ poll! Vote for your favorite people, places and things in New Hampshire starting Feb. 1 (see details on page 5).

News & Notes 23/01/26

Hate crime forums The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office presents a series of public Hate Crimes Forum conversations, with the ...

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The week that was

The NFL followed up the close games and the astonishing comeback of Jacksonville from down 27-0 to beat the San ...

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Quality of Life 23/01/26

Donation for mental health Merrimack County Savings Bank, better known as The Merrimack, donated $10,000 to support two New Hampshire ...

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This Week 23/01/26

Big Events January 26, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Jan. 26 Catch Jim Dozet, the scheduled musical performer at this week’s ...

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It came from New Hampshire

Get fantasy and science fiction thrills and horror chills from Granite State authors With everything from zombie apocalypses to high ...

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A winter oasis

Concord Garden Club holds 20th annual Art in Bloom Every year the Concord Garden Club celebrates the winter with its ...

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The Art Roundup 23/01/26

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Stories of ballooning: Hear the stories of balloonists who explored ...

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The Hippo’s 2023 Wedding Guide

Why to marry at a museum, fall versus spring, and the trouble with desserts Wedding tips and stories from the ...

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Frozen fun

The annual Winter Festival in Concord is back Intown Concord is bringing some post-holiday fun to the city with the ...

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Spring flower shows are back!

Get your tickets now The spring flower shows are always a contrast to the cold, icy days of winter. Bright ...

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Kiddie Pool 23/01/26

Family fun for the weekend Museum fun • On Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. the Aviation Museum of New ...

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Treasure Hunt 23/01/26

Dear Donna, Picked this up a few months ago. I thought it was interesting. It looks all handmade and has ...

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On The Job – Shelly A. Mead

Justice of the Peace Shelly A. Mead is a justice of the peace who officiates weddings throughout southern New Hampshire ...

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The Weekly Dish 23/01/26

News from the local food scene • Celebrate Mardi Gras: Get your tickets now to the Franco-American Centre’s annual Mardi ...

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A taste of Somalia

Batulo’s Kitchen coming to Concord’s Bank of New Hampshire Stage At the Concord Multicultural Festival, Batulo Mahamed has gained a ...

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Brews by the Oval

Ogie Brewing now open in Milford Nearly four full years after Bill Ogert signed a lease to open his own ...

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In the kitchen with Gerald Oriol

Gerald Oriol is the owner and executive chef of Caribbean Breeze (233 Main St., Nashua, 883-4340, find them on Facebook ...

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Vegetable vegetarian soup

I love aligning my cooking with the weather. When it’s January and the days are cold, I enjoy a hot ...

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Album Reviews 23/01/26

keep calm stay home, A Theme For… (Give/Take Records) I know how much a good percentage of my readership loves ...

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The Matter of Everything, by Suzie Sheehy

The Matter of Everything, by Suzie Sheehy (Knopf, 320 pages) If you’ve been on this planet for more than two ...

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Missing (PG-13)

A teen uses location services, street cams and Colombian Taskrabbit to search for her mother in Missing, a lightweight thriller ...

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At the Sofaplex 23/01/26

Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl (TV-G) Stephanie Beatriz, Lin-Manuel Miranda. I know, I know, do you really need to hear ...

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The Music Roundup 23/01/26

Local music news & events • Song truths: With his debut album, Leap of Faith, singer-songwriter Dakota Smart evinced stunning ...

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Homecoming

Blues Fest debuts at Rex The first New England Blues Festival was a modest one-off featuring regional bands, including Mr ...

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In this week’s cover story, we take a look at everything bagel-related (including the popular everything bagel). Learn about the different styles of bagels being made fresh at New Hampshire shops, and discover new spots offering fresh bagels every morning with some lox or a schmear.

Also on the cover Hippo gardening columnist Henry Homeyer recommends discovering new plants with big flavors (page 18). The Taste of Bedford fundraiser returns on Jan. 24, featuring an opportunity to try all kinds of small bites from local eateries (page 25). Michael Witthaus chats with Nashua-based singer-songwriter Wyn Doran ahead of her upcoming show at The Stone Church Music Club in Newmarket (page 31).

News & Notes 23/01/19

New curator The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester welcomes a new chief curator and curator of contemporary art, Lorenzo ...

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Empathy on stage

Theater group brings performances to kids Plymouth State University’s TIGER (Theatre Integrating Guidance, Education and Responsibility) theater company celebrates 20 ...

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Celtics at midway point

Observations, random thoughts and outright pontifications about the Celtics at mid-season. What I Like: The most obvious is having the ...

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Quality of Life 23/01/19

Money woes The number of bankruptcy filings in New Hampshire appears to be trending upward, New Hampshire Business Review reported ...

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This Week 23/01/19

Big Events January 19, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Jan. 19 Cirque Du Soleil will bring its production “Corteo” to the ...

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Everything bagels

New York style versus Montreal, everything versus asiago, and all the other variations that go into the perfect bagel Remzi ...

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A new place to make stuff

Concord Makerspace finds new home By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com Since November the Concord Makerspace has been looking for a new ...

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The Art Roundup 23/01/19

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Opening weekend: The Palace Theatre’s new show The All New ...

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Growing food for flavor

Look for old favorites and new varieties We gardeners love our home-grown vegetables. As John Denver sang long ago, “Only ...

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Kiddie Pool 23/01/19

Family fun for the weekend Stories plus… • Bookery Manchester (844 Elm St. in Manchester; bookerymht.com) will hold a storytime ...

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Treasure Hunt 23/01/19

Dear Donna, Every year I put out my small old 4”x4” Christmas box. This year I’m wondering if this is ...

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On The Job – LaShanta Magnusson

Personal safety educator LaShanta Magnusson is a self-defense and personal safety educator and owner of The Damsel Safety Chick, based ...

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The Weekly Dish 23/01/19

News from the local food scene • Dinner and a show: Join the Bank of New Hampshire Stage (16 S ...

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Familiar but elevated

Riverside Grille coming to New Boston Goffstown couple Shawn and Kristen Roy both have several years of experience working in ...

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Taste of Bedford returns

Fourth annual fundraiser to feature local samples, raffles After a couple of years off, Bedford-area restaurateurs, bakers and caterers will ...

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In the kitchen with Rivka Rowe

Rivka Rowe is the owner and founder of Home Made by Rivka (homemadebyrivka.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @homemadebyrivka), a ...

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Squeeze & punch

How to squeeze a lime (Or a lemon, or an orange, or a tangerine, but limes lend themselves to being ...

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Album Reviews 23/01/19

We Are Scientists, Lobe (Masterswan Recordings) You may remember this New York City-based indie-rock band first surfacing in 2005 with ...

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Life on Delay, by John Hendrickson

Life on Delay, by John Hendrickson (Knopf, 272 pages) Since childhood, journalist John Hendrickson has had a severe stutter — ...

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Plane (R)

Plane (R) Plane go crash in Plane — a movie that will never be criticized for being too complex. Right ...

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The Music Roundup 23/01/19

Local music news & events • Joke stop: Enjoy a triple bill of laughs led by Mark Scalia, a veteran ...

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Femme force

Wyn Doran readies next project Watching a private screening of Beautiful Was The Fight provided a full-circle moment for Wyn ...

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New hobbies Looking to try something new? We’ve got 39 ideas for ways to break out of your routine, from arts and crafts to outdoor activities and more.

Also on the cover Katelyn Sahagian catches up with Mosaic Art Collective about its ongoing January show, “Conversations of home and heART” (page 14). Michael Witthaus chats with rapper Fee The Evolutionist ahead of his show at Millyard Brewery in Manchester this weekend (page 30). Matt Ingersoll brings you all of the details on two new eateries opening soon in Manchester (Cool Beans Cafe, page 22) and Salem (Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro, page 23).

They need us

The girl’s eyes followed me. She glanced sideways, wordlessly imploring for help. I had to respond. But how? Thankfully, this ...

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News & Notes 23/01/12

Increased education costs New data released by the New Hampshire Department of Education revealed that New Hampshire’s average cost per ...

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Get kids back on track

Finding ways to help Manchester youth Meet Michael Quigley, the new director of the Office of Youth Services in Manchester ...

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NFL 2022 wrap-up

After an awful week of fear for the life of Buffalo DB Damar Hamlin after he suffered an on-field heart ...

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Quality of Life 23/01/12

Get your Thin Mints and Samoas Girl Scout cookie season has begun in New Hampshire. According to a press release, ...

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This Week 23/01/12

Big Events January 12, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Jan. 12 Catch Joey Clark & the Big Hearts tonight at the ...

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39 ideas for fun new hobbies

Looking to try something new? Here are 39 ideas for arts, crafts, outdoor activities and more to help you break ...

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Building an artistic community

New gallery in Manchester brings together many forms of art By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com Mosaic Art Collective, a combination of ...

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The Art Roundup 23/01/12

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • MLK Day: The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St ...

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Projects in the garden

Use winter to make your plans It’s gray and chilly outside, but I have a fire in the new woodstove ...

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Treasure Hunt 23/01/12

Dear Donna, We recently moved into a new old home. The previous owners left this stove and we have no ...

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Kiddie Pool 23/01/12

Family fun for the weekend WinterFest fun LaBelle Winery (14 Route 111 in Derry) will celebrate WinterFest on Saturday, Jan ...

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On The Job – Justin Marceau

Master electrician Justin Marceau is a master electrician and owner of Oak Ridge Electrical based in Weare. Explain your job ...

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The Weekly Dish 23/01/12

News from the local food scene • Soup’s on: For the first time in three years, the Brookline Public Library ...

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Coffee break

Cool Beans Cafe to open soon in Manchester A new shop coming soon to Manchester is inviting coffee lovers to ...

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Falafel-y delicious

Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro coming to Salem Boldness, intimacy, virtue and excellence — these are the four core values Jocelyn Maroun ...

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In the kitchen with Laura Spinney

Laura and Michaela Spinney of Hooksett are the mother-daughter team behind Michaela’s Sweets (857-444-8877, michaelassweets.com, and on Facebook and Instagram, ...

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Cinnamon marbled quick bread

What better way to spend a chilly weekend morning than making homemade bread? Since this is a quick bread recipe, ...

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Port — a winter favorite

Warm up with the flavors of Portugal Planning on doing a little cross-country skiing — that is, once we really ...

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Album Reviews 23/01/12

Heroes and Monsters, Heroes and Monsters (Frontiers Music srl) You get why this is a stupidly named band, right, like, ...

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Born to Run 2, by Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton

If starting (or restarting) an exercise program is one of your new year resolutions, Christopher McDougall can help you achieve ...

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M3gan (PG-13)

A terrifying giant doll becomes even more terrifying thanks to some A.I. programming in M3gan, a lively thriller coming in ...

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At the Sofaplex 23/01/12

Strange World (PG) Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid. This Disney animated feature introduces us to Searcher Clade (voice of Gyllenhaal), who, ...

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The Music Roundup 23/01/12

Local music news & events • Blues boy: Among the many veteran guitarists praising Quinn Sullivan are Buddy Guy, who ...

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Moving forward

A new hip-hop vibe from Fee The Evolutionist Winning the Rising Star New Hampshire plaque at this year’s New England ...

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Is starting (restarting?) the habit of going for a run part of your plan for the new year? We find race series and running groups to help you get motivated to hit the streets. Like a little competition? We also round up some upcoming races. And, for those who just can’t face a run in the cold, we consider some places with indoor tracks.

Also on the cover Angie Sykeny catches up with cartoonist Marek Bennett to talk about his latest book (page 6). John Fladd explains how to make a gin sour (page 25). And looking for some post-holiday nightlife? Check out the Music This Week listing of live music at area bars and restaurants (starting on page 31).

The litany

By the time you read this, December will have slipped into January and another year will have ended. A time ...

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News & Notes 23/01/05

Opioid settlement New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella has joined a national attorneys general settlement with pharmaceutical retailers CVS ...

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Graphic history

Marek Bennett continues Freeman Colby’s story Henniker comic artist and educator Marek Bennett discussed the third volume of his historical ...

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What’s in store for 2023

Our 15th annual predictions for the year ahead. January: A day after their disappointing season ends, Patriot Nation files a ...

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Quality of Life 23/01/05

Be a champ Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning is teaming up with the American Red Cross during January, ...

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This Week 23/01/05

Big Events January 5, 2022 and beyond Friday, Jan. 6 Recycled Percussion wraps up a holiday week run of shows ...

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Start the year with a run

Races and running groups to get you moving Looking to get out (or maybe get back out) and go for ...

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More than music

A choir made up of refugee girls from across the world will sing at the Mariposa Museum By Katelyn Sahagian ...

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The Art Roundup 23/01/05

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • New exhibit at Art 3: “Multi-Mediums,” an exhibit featuring works ...

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The year’s lessons from the garden

Whatever happens, keep planting and learning At the end of the year I always like to take a little time ...

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Kiddie Pool 23/01/05

Family fun for the weekend On ice! “Find Your Hero” is the theme of this weekend’s Disney On Ice show ...

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Treasure Hunt 23/01/05

Hello Donna, Came across this 3” x 2½” trinket. Looks like it could have been used for a clock. There ...

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On The Job – Brooke Tilton

Dog treat baker Brooke Tilton is the owner of Buff Cake Barkery, a Nashua-based all-natural dog treat business. Explain your ...

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The Weekly Dish 23/01/03

News from the local food scene • Chilling out: New England’s Tap House Grille of Hooksett is celebrating its 10th ...

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A wine wonderland

LaBelle Winery owner releases debut book Winemaker Amy LaBelle of LaBelle Winery in Amherst and Derry has opened full-service restaurants, ...

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In the kitchen with Jake Norris

Jake Norris of Nashua runs the Wicked Tasty Food Truck (wickedtastytrucks.com, and on Facebook and Instagram) with his business partner, ...

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Gin sour

“I’m an attractive person,” you might say. And you’d be right. “And,” you might add, “I tip well. I don’t ...

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Album Reviews 23/01/05

Winery Dogs, III (Three Dog Music) On Feb. 26, 2023, The Winery Dogs will be at Tupelo Music Hall in ...

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Great Short Books: A Year of Reading — Briefly, by Kenneth C. Davis

Great Short Books: A Year of Reading — Briefly, by Kenneth C. Davis (Scribner, 448 pages) In the early stages ...

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The Fabelmans (PG-13)

The Fabelmans (PG-13) Steven Spielberg directs and co-writes this movie adaptation of what appears to be his childhood in The ...

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The Music Roundup 23/01/05

Local music news & events • Groovy time: Among the many configurations keeping her busy, Mica’s Groove Train is the ...

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Harmony united

Bluegrass duo Green Heron Fans of old-time music have a few opportunities to partake of one of the region’s best ...

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As 2022 comes to an end, we look back on the year and consider what’s to come in 2023. Katelyn Sahagian talks to people in the worlds of art, theater and classical music (page 12). Matt Ingersoll looks back at the year in food (page 24). Amy Diaz considers the year in movies, with advice on where to find some of the greatest (page 34). Michael Witthaus looks at the year in local music and highlights some shows worth saving the date for in 2023 (page 38). And Angie Sykeny talks to Kristen Clarke about a planned infastructure project in Manchester (page 6).

Also on the cover Find live music, live DJs and other fun at area bars and restaurants this Satuday, Dec. 31, a.k.a. New Year’s Eve. Michael Witthaus runs through the nightlife options for the final night of 2022 starting on page 39. Kids and families can celebrate the new year as well; find a roundup of family-friendly celebrations on page 16. And, what better way to end the year than with carbs! Michele Pesula Kuegler offers a recipe for cheesy pull-apart bread on page 30.

An interesting 2023?

There’s an old saying about living in interesting times and it seems fitting for this era. It seems more fun ...

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News & Notes 22/12/29

Fighting fentanyl The Fighting Emerging Narcotics through Additional Nations to Yield Lasting (FENTANYL) Results Act, a bipartisan legislation supported by ...

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Future plans

Project to bring connections, improved walkability to Manch RAISE Manchester is a $30 million transportation infrastructure project in Manchester funded ...

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2022’s biggest sports stories

We’ll end the blah sports year of 2022 with a look at its biggest stories. World’s Cup Runneth Over: Aside ...

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Quality of Life 22/12/29

Power down Around 95,000 New Hampshire electric utility customers experienced power outages on the morning of Friday, Dec. 23, after ...

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This Week 22/12/29

Big Events December 29, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Dec. 29 The SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester) is hosting the ...

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Artistic highs

Performing arts, fine arts and classical music saw amazing gains in 2022 By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com Visual arts James Chase, ...

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The Art Roundup 22/12/29

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Join the Bee: The Palace Youth Theatre is holding auditions ...

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And a happy new year

New Hampshire rings in 2023 with a plethora of events By Katelyn Sahagian ksahagian@hippopress.com The Granite State will be partying ...

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Kiddie Pool 22/12/29

Family fun for the weekend Out of the house Looking to get your family out of the house during the ...

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Treasure Hunt 22/12/29

Dear Donna, I have a pair of old snowshoes that I would like to sell. Can you give me a ...

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What to do after a big storm

Put on a hoodie and shake off the snow We recently got hit by a big winter storm that dropped ...

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On The Job – Michael Teixeira

Personal transportation provider Michael Teixeira is a non-emergency medical and personal transportation provider and owner of MFT Transportation Services based ...

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The Weekly Dish 22/12/29

News from the local food scene • A toast to the new year: Join the Copper Door Restaurant (15 Leavy ...

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Food for thought

Trends, predictions and what’s to come for local food and drink in 2023 Another year is in the books for ...

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Queen City roasts

Eighty-Eight Coffee Co. opens in Manchester Over its nearly eight-year run, The Local Moose Cafe in Manchester gained a following ...

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In the kitchen with Pete Parenti

Pete Parenti of Milford is the owner and founder of Troubadour Spice Blends ( troubadourspiceblends.co, and on Instagram @troubadour.spice.blends), offering ...

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Holiday hot wine punch

With dry red wines from Austria Winter started at 4:48 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The winter solstice is ...

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Cheesy pull-apart bread

This bread is a deliciously indulgent way to end 2022. It’s a fairly simple recipe but does require a little ...

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Album Reviews 22/12/29

Justin Courtney Pierre, Permanent Midnight (Epitaph Records) If you’re going to sound like a male version of Mazzy Star — ...

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Two Old Broads, by M.E. Hecht and Whoopi Goldberg

Two Old Broads, by M.E. Hecht and Whoopi Goldberg (Harper Horizon, 222 pages) There is no topic so grim that ...

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Great movies for everyone

2022 offered sweet stories, beautiful animation and some excellent stupidity Whether you define a great movie as an artistic achievement ...

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The Music Roundup 22/12/29

Local music news & events • Solo joker: The early show is sold out, but good seats remain for a ...

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2022 in the groove

A look back and glimpse forward After a year spent mostly indoors, followed by another truncated by omicron, 2022 sailed ...

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2023 beckons

Music and comedy New Year’s Eve bashes Looking to send 2022 off in style? Here are some places with plans ...

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