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Summer Adventures — 02/24/22

Yes, summer is coming despite what it feels like outside, and it’s time to start planning your kids’ summer fun! Our annual summer camps guide has plenty of options for artsy kids, tech whizzes, athletes, outdoor adventurers and more.

Also on the cover, time is running out to vote in the Hippo’s annual Best of readers’ poll! See p. 29 for details on how to vote for your favorite people, places and things in New Hampshire. And head to the Bank of NH Stage in Concord for a trip down Green Martini memory lane, p. 41.

Flowers for Father O’

Some years ago, I was on a business trip to South Korea, a guest of a university there that had ...

News & Notes 22/02/24

A graphic the shape of the state of New Hampshire, filled in with the New Hampshire flag made up of the crest of New Hampshire on a blue field.

Covid-19 update As of Feb 11 As of Feb 18Total cases statewide 288,191 293,697Total current infections statewide 5,343 3,073Total deaths ...

Sweet spots

’Tis the season for Girl Scout cookies Carrie Green Loszewski, vice president of engagement for the Girl Scouts of the ...

NBA at All-Star break

Photo of assorted sports equipment for football, soccer, tennis, golf, baseball, and basketball

The Celtics went into the All-Star break within one infuriating Jayson Tatum isolation play on a 10-game winning streak. With ...

Quality of Life 22/02/24

Benny and the Cats? Benny, Casey, Tucker — those are the options for the name of the New Hampshire Fisher ...

This Week 22/02/24

Tent featured in the “As Precious As Gold” exhibit.

Big Events Feb 24, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Feb. 24 Head to the Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St ...

Summer adventures

Your guide to summer day camps By Alexandra Colella, Matt Ingersoll and Angie Sykeny listings@admin The calendar may still say ...

Culture for Concord

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Lecture series brings free music and more to the Capital City With a lineup that’s heavy on music, the Walker ...

The Art Roundup 22/02/24

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Wild Salamander owners retiring: Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 ...

Seed shopping

A few ideas to get you started When I was a young man my mailbox was often blessed with seed ...

Kiddie Pool 22/02/24

Family fun for the weekend High-flying show • The Grand Shanghai Circus will show off their acrobatic feats in shows ...

Treasure Hunt 22/02/24

vintage shot put, a brass ball mounted on base

Dear Donna, We have been using this weight for a door stop. It’s super heavy and has a 4K on ...

On The Job – Dave Gambaccini

Dave Gambaccini Commercial real estate advisor Dave Gambaccini is a Certified Commercial Investment Member and the senior advisor at Colliers ...

The Weekly Dish 22/02/24

News from the local food scene • Last call for LaBelle Lights: LaBelle Winery Derry (14 Route 111) is closing ...

Flavors of Jalisco

man and woman standing beside restaurant wall that says "live free and eat tacos."

Los Reyes Street Tacos & More to open in Derry Jose Reyes of Manchester comes from multiple generations of street ...

Tasty tapas

Pomegranate pistachio crostini with goat cheese arranged on a round plate

Luna Bistro coming to Salem Luna Bistro will be Salem’s first tapas and wine bar, according to owner Kori Doherty, ...

In the kitchen with Matt McCormack

young man wearing apron in commercial kitchen

Matt McCormack is the new executive chef of the Granite Restaurant & Bar (The Centennial Hotel, 96 Pleasant St., Concord, ...

Maple walnut biscotti

biscotti with icing on top, laid in row on cooling rack

It is almost maple syrup season. Why not celebrate that with a batch of biscotti infused and coated in maple ...

Beer, slopeside

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Beer and skiing: Yeah, they go together I’ve snowboarded, or well, known how to snowboard for, I don’t know, 15 ...

Album Reviews 22/02/24

Mark Stewart VS, Challenge Institutionalized Power (eMERGENCY hearts Records) Whoa, now we’re getting somewhere. Stewart has been a fixture in ...

The Horsewoman, by James Patterson and Mike Lupica

The Horsewoman, by James Patterson and Mike Lupica (Little, Brown & Co., 433 pages) I probably shouldn’t confess this in ...

Dog (PG-13)

film still from Dog starring Channing Tatum

Dog (PG-13) A former Army Ranger and a former Army Ranger dog, both dealing with trauma from their time in ...

The Music Roundup 22/02/24

Local music news & events • Laugh night: With the news that its namesake venue got an eviction stay, Comedy ...

Barroom reunion

Rachel Bulock singing, holding microphone

Green Martini memories coming to Bank of NH Stage It’s Best of Hippo time again, and don’t be surprised if ...

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Dogs Versus Cats — 02/17/22

Are you on Team Cats or Team Dogs, or both? We talked to animal experts and pet owners to find out the benefits that each one brings to a home.

Also on the cover, it’s time to vote for your favorite people, places and things in New Hampshire in the Hippo’s annual Best of readers’ poll, p. 21. And find new brews in Concord and African and Caribbean eats in Manchester, p. 24 & 25.

Embrace the ‘mander

New Hampshire is in the process of its once a decade setting of electoral districts at all levels of government ...

News & Notes 22/02/17

Covid-19 update As of Feb 7 As of Feb 11Total cases statewide 284,180 288,191Total current infections statewide 6,277 5,343Total deaths ...

Mindful advocate

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NAMI NH names new executive director The National Alliance on Mental Illness New Hampshire chapter welcomed Susan Stearns as its ...

Celtics wins and losses

I don’t know about you, but I was perplexed by almost every one of the many deals made during last ...

Quality of Life 22/02/17

Top teacher Tristan Bowen, a fourth-grade teacher at Riddle Brook School in Bedford, has won the 2020 Presidential Award for ...

This Week 22/02/17

Kathryn Boyd and Laurence Criner star in The Flying Ace (1926)

Big Events Feb 17, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Feb. 17 The Full Monty, the musical based on the 1997 film, ...

Dogs Versus Cats

a cat and a dog tearing through a white paper background

Animal caregivers weigh in on the best pet for you By Angie Sykeny and Matt Ingersoll Cats or dogs — ...

Immigrant expressions

Solidarity, 36”x48” Oil on Canvas by Jozimar Matimano.

Multimedia art exhibition gives voices to immigrants Pieces of New Hampshire immigrants’ stories are being expressed through images and written ...

The Art Roundup 22/02/17

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Making impressions: Catch the New Hampshire Art Association’s exhibition “Impressions: ...

Winter musings

Thoughts on having a great garden This is a good time for all of us to stop and reflect on ...

Kiddie Pool 22/02/17

Family fun for the weekend Lunch with the gnomes Take the “little” in your life to the “Little Lunch Date” ...

Treasure Hunt 22/02/17

gold plated bracelet and a pencil on a chain, costume jewelry

Dear Donna, I was wondering if you could give me some background on these two pieces of jewelry. They were ...

On The Job – Mike Dane

Dane HVAC owners Mike Dane (left) and his son Mason Dane (right). Courtesy photo.

Mike Dane HVAC installer and service technician Mike Dane is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning installer and service technician ...

The Weekly Dish 22/02/17

News from the local food scene • Flavors of Haiti: Join Greenleaf (54 Nashua St., Milford) for A Taste of ...

Bird’s eye brew

Two men steanding beside wooden table holding glasses of beer

Feathered Friend Brewing Co. coming to Concord Tucker Jadczak’s family ties to brewing trace back multiple generations — his great-grandfather, ...

African and Caribbean flavors

Chicken and shrimp kebabs. Photo courtesy of Gumaa’s Bar & Grill.

Gumaa’s Bar & Grill opens in Manchester A new family-owned restaurant in Manchester is offering traditional African and Caribbean meals ...

In the kitchen with Reni Mylonas

young woman in apron holding out two cupcakes in plastic takeout container

Reni Mylonas of Danville is the owner of Agape Cakes and Confections (agapecandc.com, find her on Facebook and Instagram), a ...

Brunched up grapefruit

slices of grapefruit topped with yogurt and pistachio mix

When you think about brunch, the first thing you may consider is what restaurant you’ll be dining at. I want ...

The Amateur Actress

You know those people who look at an ultra-modern piece of art and get legitimately angry about it? “That’s not ...

Mein wines

Rediscover the wines of Germany and Austria German and Austrian wines are often “forgotten wines,” wines that are not typically ...

Album Reviews 22/02/17

Album cover for Hollan Holmes, Emerald Waters

Neuro No Neuro, Faces & Fragments (Audiobulb Records) Meanwhile on Neptune — or in Tucson, Arizona, same thing — electronic ...

No Land to Light On, by Yara Zgheib

No Land to Light On, by Yara Zgheib (Atria, 285 pages) Americans tended to think about the horrific damage of ...

Marry Me (PG-13)

film still from Marry Me with Jennifer Lopez

Marry Me (PG-13) J. Lo plays a pop star who makes the pop decision to marry a rando at her ...

At the Sofaplex 22/02/17

Kimi (R) Zoë Kravitz, Rita Wilson. Angela (Kravitz) listens professionally — her job for Amygdala is listening to clips recorded ...

The Music Roundup 22/02/17

Local music news & events • Museum music: The weekly Art After Work series continues with rootsy quintet Hickory Horned ...

Keeping it real

Jim Norton on stage in front of micrphone

Jim Norton talks comedy, cancel culture and more After a pandemic-induced hiatus of over a year, Jim Norton returned to ...

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Sweets made with love – 02/10/22

Celebrate Valentine’s Day (or any occasion, really) with homemade goodies, from truffles and cocoa bombs to sugar cookies and cupcakes.

Also on the cover, head to Wilton for the town’s all new Winter Festival, p. 17. And voting is open for the Hippo’s annual Best of readers’ poll! See p. 21 for details on how to vote for your favorite people, places and things in New Hampshire.

Inspired for change

February has finally arrived and with it comes Black History Month. Having lived in New Hampshire for a significant portion ...

News & Notes 22/02/10

Covid-19 update As of Jan 31 As of Feb 7Total cases statewide 276,856 284,180Total current infections statewide 10,436 6,277Total deaths ...

On the home front

New Hampshire Housing names new executive director New Hampshire Housing, an organization dedicated to growing affordable housing in the state, ...

All-time Super Bowl team

I’ll be adding to my world record on Sunday of having seen every Super Bowl game ever played. While I ...

Quality of Life 22/02/10

Olympians represent New Hampshire ranks 12th for the number of athletes who have participated in a Winter Olympics game on ...

This Week 22/02/10

Big Events Feb 10, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Feb. 10 Robert Irvine, celebrity chef and host of Restaurant:Impossible on the ...

Sweets made with love

4 pink and white cocoa bombs decorated with round and heart-shaped sprinkles, in box

Experts explain how to wow with cookies, candy and cupcakes for your Valentine — or yourself Make your Valentine’s Day ...

The Art Roundup 22/02/10

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Art for bid: The New Hampshire Art Association is holding ...

Winter in Wilton

fabric handcrafted gnomes wearing cone shaped winter hats

New festival features art, snow elves, s’mores and more The just-created Wilton Arts Market will make its debut at the ...

Show time (kind of)

Calla lillies at the Chelsea Flower Show. Photo courtesy of Henry Homeyer.

Some flower shows will go on Usually at this time of year I am planning my travel to the various ...

Treasure Hunt 22/02/10

glass pitcher with geometric square designs

Dear Donna, We use this pitcher every Christmas, as my mother did as well while I was growing up. I’m ...

Kiddie Pool 22/02/10

Family fun for the weekend One bird, two bird • This Saturday, Feb. 12, and Sunday, Feb. 13, is the ...

On The Job – Jesse Doucette

Jesse Doucette Chimney sweep Jesse Doucette is a certified Master Chimney Sweep and owner of Crown Chimney in Hooksett. Explain ...

The Weekly Dish 22/02/10

News from the local food scene • Romantic meals: Still haven’t made plans yet for Valentine’s Day? There may still ...

Chocolate, cheese and more

packaged cheese from Bell and Good Cheese company

Loon Chocolate and 603 Charcuterie join forces for new retail shop Scott Watson was perusing Netflix one day in the ...

Soup’s on

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Epsom soup/chili/chowder cook-off to return If you think you make the best bowl of soup, chili or chowder around, you’ll ...

Bourbon simmered apples

close up of cooked sliced apples with spices

It’s cold outside; make your home warmer with this simple apple dish. This recipe is pretty simple, with some important ...

Care-free Super Bowl

Three beers for a game you don’t really care about It was kind of surreal when Tom Brady retired. It ...

Album Reviews 22/02/10

Album cover for e Are The World, Clay Stones

We Are The World, Clay Stones [2022 Reissue] (Give/Take Records) Today I learned that Madonna wasn’t the only artist Lady ...

This Will Be Funny Later, by Jenny Pentland

This Will Be Funny Later, by Jenny Pentland (Harper, 341 pages) You may not have heard of Jenny Pentland, but ...

Moonfall (PG-13)

Moonfall (PG-13) The moon is suddenly headed toward collision or something with Earth in Moonfall, a movie that is both ...

At the Sofaplex 22/02/10

Flee (PG-13) This animated documentary (nominated in for Oscars in the animated feature, documentary and international film categories) tells the ...

The Music Roundup 22/02/10

Local music news & events • Big stage: One of last year’s highlights was Phosphorescent Snack, the debut LP from ...

Dust off the Discman

4 men standing on city street, high rises behind them

Latest from Donaher a throwback time capsule There’s a clear ’90s vibe to Donaher’s second long-player. The Manchester quartet signals ...

Oscar movie season!

Welcome to the new class of Oscar nominees! The nominations for the 94th annual Academy Awards were announced on Feb ...

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Axes with friends – 02/03/22

Looking for new ideas for hanging out with friends in the ever-changing world? Throw axes together, compete against each other at paintball or laser tag, maneuver through an escape room as a team or rent an igloo for wining and dining.

Also on the cover, voting is now open for Hippo’s Best of 2022 readers’ poll! Find out how to vote for your favorite people, places and things in New Hampshire on p. 33. And make plans now for your Valentine’s Day meals and sweets, p. 22.

Allow the change

My new go-to is yoga. Too much hiking and not enough stretching, not to mention crouching over my keyboard, brings ...

News & Notes 22/02/03

Covid-19 update As of Jan 14 As of Jan 31Total cases statewide 265,140 276,856Total current infections statewide 15,641 10,436Total deaths ...

Taking care of business

Meet Entrepreneur of the Year Kyle York The New Hampshire Tech Alliance has named Kyle York, co-founder and CEO of ...

That was the week that was

When it rains it pours and that’s what happened in sports over just a few days last week. Rather than ...

Quality of Life 22/02/03

Winter weather cancels Winter Festival Intown Concord sent out a notice last Saturday to inform people that almost all of ...

This Week 22/02/03

5 band members posing in front of dark wooden wall

Big Events January 27, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Feb. 3 Let Enter the Haggis kick off the weekend spirit early ...

Axes with friends

man at indoor ax throwing venue, holding ax, preparing to throw at target

Ax throwing, escape rooms and other ideas for fun group outings Learn from the ax-perts Bury the hatchet with your ...

Visual discoveries

Abstract images of nature captured in mixed media collages Seeing goldenrod, touching tree bark, feeling lichen underfoot — those are ...

The Art Roundup 22/02/03

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

The rail trail connection

young girl dressed for winter standing with troll sculpture installed along walking trails behind Stark Park

Imagining a walkable New Hampshire By Dan Szczesny news@hippopress.com This all started with a troll; more specifically, the Heritage Troll, ...

Sell the house

Japanese knotweed is an attractive plant, but nearly impossible to get rid of. Courtesy photo.

And other less drastic ways to deal with Japanese knotweed I’m a lucky guy: I have no Japanese knotweed. Many ...

Treasure Hunt 22/02/03

bronze decorative lamp sitting on small table beside bed

Dear Donna, This lamp appears to be bronze and is 3 feet tall. It belonged to my grandmother and she ...

Kiddie Pool 22/02/03

Family fun for the weekend Smallfoot, take two • Last weekend’s storm led to the cancellation of parts of Concord’s ...

On The Job – Louann Gentiluomo

Louann Gentiluomo Gym owner/trainer Louann Gentiluomo and her husband Brian co-own and train at CKO Kickboxing Londonderry. Explain your job ...

The Weekly Dish 22/02/03

News from the local food scene • Meet Robert Irvine: The host of Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible, Robert Irvine will ...

From the Midwest to Manchester

Squaloo’s BBQ opens inside Bunny’s Superette Ira Street happened to be shopping in Bunny’s Superette in Manchester’s North End one ...

Food is love

Romantic date. A couple in a restaurant.

Special meals and sweet treats for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so if you’re looking for ...

In the kitchen with Donna Tammaro

Donna Tammaro of Derry is the owner and co-founder of Tammaro’s Cucina (469 Charles Bancroft Hwy., Litchfield, 377-7312, tammaroscucina.com), an ...

Overnight apple oatmeal

Spoon and bowl with overnight apple outmeal

When I think about breakfast recipes, I usually think about something to make on the weekend, when time doesn’t matter ...

Greyhound leaving right about now

cocktail on counter surrounded by ingredients

I know you’ve had a lot going on in your life lately — it’s the start of another pandemic year, ...

S’more wines

wine bottles with chocolate, graham crackers and strawberries

Fancy up the traditional dessert In the fall of 2020 I wrote a column about port wine varieties and their ...

Album Reviews 22/02/03

Power Paladin, With The Magic Of Windfyre Steel (Atomic Fire Records) You know, I don’t think I’ve seen the words ...

I Came All This Way to Meet You, by Jami Attenberg

book cover for I Came All This Way to Meet You,

I Came All This Way to Meet You, by Jami Attenberg (Ecco, 263 pages) It is apparently the fashion to ...

Parallel Mothers (R)

Parallel Mothers (R) Writer and director Pedro Almodóvar tells a story of mothers and daughters, secrets and reckoning with the ...

At the Sofaplex 22/02/03

C’mon C’mon (R) Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffmann. Phoenix plays Johnny, a man suddenly thrown into the deep end of parenting, ...

The Music Roundup 22/02/03

Local music news & events • St. Pat’s prep: It’s getting close to shamrock time, so get ready with Enter ...

Finding his father

A.J. Croce. Photo by Joshua Black Wilkins.

A.J. Croce’s family crossroads Fittingly, the first song A.J. Croce ever recorded from his late father Jim Croce’s catalog was ...

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Ice Season – 01/27/22

Take advantage of the frigid temps and lace up your skates or take in a game of outdoor hockey. This weekend you can head to the annual Black Ice Hockey Tournament in Concord, where there will be all kinds of games to watch, plus public skating. And several local communities maintain skating ponds for your enjoyment all winter long.

Also on the cover, we have 26 cool ideas for your big day, p. 20. And it’s time for the 2022 Best of readers’ poll! Vote for your favorite people, places and things in New Hampshire starting Feb. 1. See details on p. 17.

Students helping students

It’s a tough time to be in the world of education. Local school boards spend their time addressing parental concerns ...

News & Notes 22/01/27

Covid-19 update As of Jan 14 As of Jan 24Total cases statewide 235,898 265,140Total current infections statewide 21,291 15,641Total deaths ...

Strengthening minds

UNH opens Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center The University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability is developing a new Children’s ...

Celtics solutions

As the frustration throughout the local basketball community mounts, what ever are we to make of your Boston Celtics? Many ...

Quality of Life 22/01/27

Record-breaking tourism Summer 2021 in New Hampshire saw 4.4 million visitors, who spent more than $2.1 billion, which broke the ...

This Week 22/01/27

men dancing in line onstage, cast of The Full Monty

Big Events January 27, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Jan. 27 The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will present a screening ...

The Art Roundup 22/01/27

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Witches and wizards: The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts presents ...

Chill fun

A large family of all ages posing behind a table carved out of ice, all holding a warm drink.

Winter Fest returns to downtown Concord Coinciding with the Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament is the fourth annual Concord NH ...

Kiddie Pool 22/01/27

Family fun for the weekend Plane fun • It’s the final weekend to see “Festival of Planes,” an exhibit of ...

Read up

Gardening book sparks new ideas Here in New England winter is long, especially for gardeners. We want to be outside ...

Treasure Hunt 22/01/27

Dear Donna, Can you answer a couple questions on this bracelet for me? Like could it be real gold? Age? ...

On The Job – Katie White

woman standing against outside of house, smiling at camera

Katie White Bookkeeper Katie White is a bookkeeper and owner of Cents and Balance, a virtual bookkeeping service based in ...

The Hippo’s 2022 Wedding Guide

wedding couple at night, guests lined up with sparklers on both sides

For this year’s annual wedding guide, we’re giving you 26 cool ideas to make your big day the best day! ...

The Weekly Dish 22/01/27

News from the local food scene • Seniors Valentine’s luncheon: The Salvation Army of Northern New England is inviting Manchester ...

Best spuds

baked potato topped with buffalo chicken, Gorgonzola cheese, celery, sour cream and scallions

Manchester couple launches The Potato Concept A new local business venture is proving that a simple russet potato twice baked ...

Wine all you want

group of people around a table, clinking wine glasses in toast

Self-serve wine bar coming to Bedford While down in South Carolina for work, Leah Bellemore was introduced to Ardoa, a ...

In the kitchen with Jenn Bongiorno

Jenn Bongiorno of Londonderry is a certified personal chef and the owner of Doors Locked; Fridge Loaded (doorslockedfridgeloaded.com, find her ...

Bruschetta with lemon honey ricotta

2 slices of Bruschetta topped with lemon honey ricotta

This recipe makes a simple but incredibly glamorous appetizer. As a bonus, it is an appetizer that is much better ...

Curing the winter blues

Can of beer beside glass filled with dark beer, dark background

Spoiler alert: Winter is long and cold “I have the winter blues,” my wife said to me many years ago ...

Album Reviews 22/01/27

Dust Prophet, “Hourglass” (self-released) Local bands could learn a thing or three from what this veteran threesome — led by ...

The School for Good Mothers, by Jessamine Chan

book cover for The School for Good Mothers

The School for Good Mothers, by Jessamine Chan (Simon & Schuster, 325 pages) Parents are more likely to have a ...

Brazen (TV-14)

film still from Brazen. Malachi Weir as Ben, Alyssa Milano as Grace, Sam Page as Ed in Brazen. Cr. Sergei Bachlakov/Netflix © 2021

Brazen (TV-14) Alyssa Milano is a mystery writer who must solve her sister’s real-world murder in Brazen, a relaxing mug ...

At the Sofaplex 22/01/27

Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania(PG) Voices of Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez. Also voices of Kathryn Hahn, Jim Gaffigan, Steve Buscemi, Molly ...

The Music Roundup 22/01/27

Local music news & events • Open-ended: A monthly series of improvisational rock, The Cyrus Sessions is hosted by Slack ...

X-ponential

4 men posing against rough stone building, band members of Mindset X

Prog rockers ready new album After a long break since releasing 2015’s Oceans, Mindset X is readying Humanz— the band’s ...

Games on

Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament is (almost definitely) happening The recent cold means the annual Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament ...

Community rinks

A young boy wearing cold weather clothes and a helmet playing ice hockey on a pond.

Find a local pond for skating and hockey Many communities have ponds or outdoor rinks for ice skating, stick practice ...

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Out in the snow – 01/20/22

You can still traverse your local trails in the winter, on bike and on foot, with a few upgrades in equipment and attire; just swap your road bike for a fat bike and your running shoes for snowshoes.

Also on the cover, hear what local directors, actors and other theater people have to say about their upcoming shows, p. 10. Taste the Caribbean at a new Nashua restaurant, p. 24. And Felix Cavaliere and Rascals bring their sound to the Palace Theatre, p. 34.

Masque of time

Perhaps more than any other time of year, New Year’s Day is when we are most conscious of the very ...

News & Notes 22/01/20

Covid-19 update As of Jan 10 As of Jan 14Total cases statewide 223,599 235,898Total current infections statewide 17,208 21,291Total deaths ...

Kid stuff

A look at child care accessibility in New Hampshire Amy Brooks is the executive director of the Early Care and ...

All she wrote for the Pats

So much for the 2021 Patriots season. A mostly enjoyable year, at least until it ended in disaster on Sunday ...

Quality of Life 22/01/20

Unemployment claims below pre-Covid numbers Last week’s unemployment claims in New Hampshire were 22.9 percent lower than they were during ...

This Week 22/01/20

extreme close up, orange flower petals, chrysanthemum

Big Events January 20, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Jan. 20 The Concord Garden Club and the League of NH Craftsmen ...

Ready for Curtain?

Performers, playwrights and directors discuss preparing for shows in winter 2022 From familiar classics like The Lion King Jr. to ...

The Art Roundup 22/01/20

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Prestigious exhibition at the League: The League of New Hampshire ...

Snowshoeing in a winter wonderland

2 people snowshoeing on trail through woods, sunny day

A seasonal activity that’s accessible to all Winter sports have never appealed to me. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating — I ...

Wheels on the trail

man standing with bike with fat wheels on snowy trail

Bike the Windham Rail Trail — yes, even in winter By James LeBoeuf news@hippopress.com James LeBoeuf is a local outdoor ...

Winter veggies

Plan what you’ll plant I am probably not the only person who is determined to lose a little weight after ...

Treasure Hunt 22/01/20

sheets of gold colored marking tacks, numbers on the top

Dear Donna, I came across these in my parents’ basement. Not sure what they are but they seem to be ...

Kiddie Pool 22/01/20

Family fun for the weekend At the movies Catch some family-friendly screenings at area Chunky’s Cinema Pubs (707 Huse Road, ...

On The Job – Barry D’Andrea

Barry D’Andrea Shoe store owner Barry D’Andrea is the owner and operator of The Shoe Box, a family shoe store ...

The Weekly Dish 22/01/20

News from the local food scene • Wine Week called off: New Hampshire Wine Week and the Easterseals Winter Wine ...

Flavors of the islands

fish dinner in sauce, covered with onions and peppers

Caribbean Breeze now open in Nashua A new restaurant in Nashua is a one-stop culinary destination for authentic Caribbean eats, ...

Hometown comfort

Rib off the Hawg (dry-rubbed slow-roasted St. Louis-style ribs)

Hare of the Dawg Bar & Grill opens in Derry For longtime Derry couple Kevin and Lesley Decker, the restaurant ...

In the kitchen with Celine Costa

Celine Costa of Newton is the owner and head chef of Up Street Food Truck (upstreetfoodtruck.wixsite.com/upstreet, upstreetfoodtruck@gmail.com, and on Facebook ...

Banana whoopie pies

Remember all that healthy eating I wrote about a couple weeks ago? Toss it out the window! I know, healthy ...

What goes with football?

assortment of bottled wines beside plate of chicken wings

Pairing wines with NFL playoff chicken wings It is the NFL playoff season and time to have those football-centered house ...

’68 Barracuda

cocktail on countertop, surrounded by ingredients

The idea had been a solid one: walking around Boston’s North End, comparing the ricotta pie at as many Italian ...

Album Reviews 22/01/20

Album cover for Bird Friend, Dance with the Devil

Bird Friend, Carolyn Know (self-released) Fans of folk revivalists like Karen Dalton and Jackson C. Frank, Manchester local Geoff Himsel ...

Out of Office, The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home, by Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen

Out of Office, The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home, by Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen ...

Scream (R)

Scream (R) Another girl, another ghostface but same old Woodsboro in Scream, the fifth movie in the Scream series, which ...

At the Sofaplex 22/01/20

The Tragedy of Macbeth (R) Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand. Joel Coen directs and adapts this Shakespeare play starring Brendan Gleeson, ...

The Music Roundup 22/01/20

Local music news & events • Local lights: A music-friendly taphouse and grill kicks off a new weekly series, NH ...

Rascal remembers

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Ahead of biography, Felix Cavaliere performs Felix Cavaliere’s voice powered hits like “Groovin’,” “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long” and “It’s ...

Music this week – 22/01/20

Thursday, Jan. 20 Bedford Copper Door: Clint Lapointe, 7 p.m. Brookline Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m. Concord Area 23: Paul ...

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