Past Issues – Page 25

Return of the big pour – 01/13/22

After this week’s cover went to press, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission canceled 2022’s Wine Week events. Looks like we’ll have to wait another full year for “return of the big pour.” In the meantime, the cover story features interviews from wine makers (whose bottles you can find in the state) and information about Mocktail Month.

Framing the discussion

by Fred Bramante The subject of critical race theory (CRT) has been raised and fought over in school districts all ...

News & Notes 22/01/13

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Covid-19 update As of Jan 3 As of Jan 10Total cases statewide 203,749 223,599Total current infections statewide 8,785 17,208Total deaths ...

Tech protection

New Hampshire welcomes Cybersecurity Advisor Meet Rick Rossi, New Hampshire’s first Cybersecurity Advisor, a newly created position within the Integrated ...

NFL Part 2 starts Saturday

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

The regular season is in the books and the NFL playoffs start Saturday. Here are some thoughts from looking back ...

Quality of Life 22/01/13

This one’s for the teachers Area 23 in Concord is making snow days even better for teachers and school staff ...

This Week 22/01/13

album cover for singer Morgan James, A very Magnetic Christmas

Big Events January 13, 2022 and beyond Thursday, Jan. 13 Kick the weekend off early with karaoke with DJ Dicey ...

The Art Roundup 22/01/13

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Art by Daniela Edstrom, featured in “Impressions: Nature.” Courtesy photo. • ...

The race is on

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Snowshoe trail series will go on with or without snow Winter events that rely on snow can be hard to ...

Winter wreaths

wreath made of dried plants hanging on side of house, dusted with snow

Make the most of last year’s garden Winter is upon us and it may seem there is little for a ...

Treasure Hunt 22/01/13

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Dear Donna, Looking to find out a value on this footstool. Cathy Dear Cathy, Your stool looks sweet. At one ...

Kiddie Pool 22/01/13

Family fun for the weekend Blaze of glory The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill (174 Joppa Hill Road in Bedford; ...

On The Job – Jordan Poole

Jordan Poole 3D printing specialist Jordan Poole is a 3D printing specialist and co-owns Filament Forged 3D Printing and Design ...

Return of the Big Pour

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After this week's cover went to press, the New Hampshire Liquor Commission canceled 2022's Wine Week events. Looks like we'll ...

The Weekly Dish 22/01/13

News from the local food scene • Lighting the way: Join LaBelle Winery for a special Fire and Ice Weekend ...

In the kitchen with Shepard Bassett

Shepard Bassett of New Boston is the owner of Shepard’s Pie Baking Co. ([email protected], and on Facebook and Instagram @shepardspiebakingco), ...

Plum & prosciutto bites

slice of plum topped with cream cheese and prosciutto

We are now entering the doldrums of New England winter. There are an unknown number of cold and snowy days ...

Quarantining with beer

You’re going to need something At about 3:30 a.m. on a recent Sunday morning, my youngest daughter woke up with ...

Album Reviews 22/01/13

Album Cover for Pussy Riot's Rage Remixes

Pussy Riot, Rage Remixes (self-released) These Russian protest-punk girls should be no strangers to your cultural head space, given that ...

Sweat, A History of Exercise, by Bill Hayes

Sweat, A History of Exercise, by Bill Hayes (Bloomsbury, 221 pages) Every time a new study comes out about the ...

The 355 (PG-13)

The 355 (PG-13) A group of bad-ass international spy-type ladies kick some international bad-guy butt in the big bucket of ...

The Music Roundup 22/01/13

Local music news & events • Comedy tonight: A solid lineup of local standup is led by snarkmeister supreme Jay ...

Raised that way

Corey Rodrigues headlines Tupelo Night of Comedy The world is full of comedians who entered the craft after being inspired ...

Music this week – 22/01/13

Thursday, Jan. 13 Bedford Copper Door: Justin Jordan, 7 p.m. Brookline Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m. Hermanos: Chris Peters, 6:30 ...

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A winter hike – 01/06/22

Taking to the trails this season poses a few unique challenges compared to spring, summer and fall hiking, but it can be done safely (and comfortably!).

Also on the cover, check out a new exhibit featuring quilts created by Hollis artist Ellen Fisher at the Nashua Public Library, p. 14. Osaka Japanese Restaurant opens in Manchester, p. 27. And April Cushman plays live in Concord, p. 34.

Grateful for the magic

Our family has always enjoyed stories. Car rides, since the time my daughter was very young, have included listening to ...

News & Notes 22/01/06

Covid-19 update As of Dec 27 As of Jan 3Total cases statewide 194,470 203,749Total current infections statewide 8,026 8,785Total deaths ...

Write of passage

NH Poet Laureate guides magazine by teens, for teens Under the Madness is a new magazine, designed and managed by ...

Predictions for 2022

Here are a few predictions for 2022, some real and others of the fantasy variety that would make sports in ...

Quality of Life 22/01/06

Upgrades for local libraries Forty-two New Hampshire public libraries will get funding through an Institute for Museum and Library Services’ ...

This Week 22/01/06

Big Events January 6, 2022 and beyond Friday, Jan. 7 Winter is for the birds — which birds? Find out ...

A winter hike

Hiking writer and gear expert Philip Werner stops for a break near Mount Garfield during a recent winter hike. Among his gear choices for this hike are softshell pants, single layer insulated gloves, a thin wool base layer shirt, high gaiters

How to stay safe and warm while exploring NH’s winter wonderland By Dan Szczesny At just over 2,300 feet, Belknap ...

Planting a new exhibit

Art quilts bring nature to Nashua Public Library Ellen Fisher’s background in landscape design and conservation is at the heart ...

The Art Roundup 22/01/06

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Whimsical musical: The Palace Youth Theatre, consisting of student actors ...

World of wonders

Fostering a curiosity for nature One recent morning I decided it was time to finish reading a small book of ...

Kiddie Pool 22/01/06

Family fun for the weekend Winter fun • Snow tubing opens Thursday, Jan. 6, at McIntyre Ski Area (50 Chalet ...

Treasure Hunt 22/01/06

photo of antique book cover for Pansy's for Boys and Girls published in 1882

Dear Donna, I’m wondering if you can provide any information on this Pansy’s Stories for Boys and Girls book. It’s ...

On The Job – Alison Milioto

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Alison Milioto Human Resource Consultant Alison Milioto is a human resource consultant at BlueLion, a woman-owned and -operated HR and ...

The Weekly Dish 22/01/06

News from the local food scene • Souvlaki to go: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (68 N. State St., Concord) ...

Sushi, hibachi and more

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Osaka Japanese Restaurant now open in Manchester A new eatery in downtown Manchester is offering daily lunch specials of sushi ...

In the kitchen with Liz Houle

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Liz Houle is the owner of Good to the Last Krumb (find her on Facebook @goodtothelastkrumbnh), a homestead business specializing ...

Healthy-ish cauliflower cakes

cauliflower cake patty with melted cheese on top

Hello, 2022! As one often does at the start of a new year, I am eating a little more mindfully ...

Lemon 2 the Rescue

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So, you know how every three or four months you go through your pantry and get rid of all the ...

A new old wine

2 bottles of claret sitting next to 2 cookbooks

Get to know claret The Wine Lover’s Companion, a compilation of “nearly 4,000 wine-related terms,” defines claret as a term ...

Album Reviews 22/01/06

album cover for Mild Orange Looking for Space

Mild Orange, Colourise (self-released) By now you’ve probably noticed a growing preference in this column for dream-pop and chamber-pop. Those ...

How To Live Like a Monk, Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life, by Daniele Cybulskie

Illustrated book cover of How to Live Like a Monk,with simple graphic drawings

How To Live Like a Monk, Medieval Wisdom for Modern Life, by Daniele Cybulskie (Abbeville Press, 175 pages) When modernity ...

Nightmare Alley (R)

Film still from Nightmare Alley with Bradley Cooper and Mara Rooney

Nightmare Alley (R) Step right up and enjoy the thrills, chills and stylish miasma of dread concocted by director and ...

The Music Roundup 22/01/06

Local music news & events • Prime cuts: While partaking in a namesake 3-pound steak, or lighter fare, listen to ...

No stopping her

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Country singer brings debut disc to Concord Following a Covid-caused delay of more than a year, April Cushman finally released ...

Music this week – 22/01/06

Thursday, Jan. 6 Bedford Copper Door: Chad LaMarsh, 7 p.m. Brookline Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m. Hermanos: Dave Gerard, 6:30 ...

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2021 Year in Review – 12/30/21

Some of the hopes we had for 2021 played out (vaccines!), and others (life going back to normal!), not so much. Find out what went down in arts (p. 18), food (p. 38), movies (p. 48) and nightlife (p. 56) in 2021, and take a sneak peek at what’s to come in 2022.

Also on the cover, walk through a wonderland of lights at LaBelle, p. 26. Make some simple sweets, p. 42 & 44. And ring in the new year with a cocktail (p. 44) or try a new brew (p. 46).

What makes a community

As Hippo rounds out its 21st year I want to express my gratitude. In the past 21 years, Hippo hasn’t ...

News & Notes 21/12/30

Covid-19 update As of Dec 20 As of Dec 27Total cases statewide 186,678 194,470Total current infections statewide 8,504 8,026Total deaths ...

Life on the lam

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Manchester author chronicles his years as fugitive Jorge William Nayor of Manchester discusses his memoir, Dinosaur in the Park: Adventure ...

Biggest stories of 2021

In a year of weird and wild sports stories here are the top ones as I see it. Covid-19: It’s ...

Quality of Life 21/12/30

Messy roads for Christmas Hundreds of crashes and several major road closures on Christmas morning put a damper on some ...

This Week 21/12/30

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Big Events December 30, 2021 and beyond Thursday, Dec. 30 Looking to get outside? Check out the Educational Farm at ...

Arts alive! (really)

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Theater and art groups rally in 2021 Well, it was better than 2020 — that’s the sentiment that many in ...

The Art Roundup 21/12/30

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities • Nashua arts venue gets an official name: The performing arts ...

Treasure Hunt 21/12/30

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Dear Donna, I am sending you pictures of a bracelet that my mom has given to me. My dad gave ...

Lighting up the night

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LaBelle Winery creates a winter light show By Paula Constance [email protected] Decorative lights continue at LaBelle Winery’s Derry location with ...

Mulching and composting

This tree peony had 10-inch-wide blossoms. Photo by Henry Homeyer.

Little snow means more work in the garden Although we had a little snow on the ground for much of ...

Kiddie Pool 21/12/30

Family fun for the weekend Head to the museum Get the family out of the house by sending them to ...

On The Job – Keith McDonald

Keith McDonald Water filtration specialist Keith McDonald is the owner and founder of NH Tap, a Milford-based company that builds ...

The Weekly Dish 21/12/30

News from the local food scene • New Year’s eats: Join the Copper Door Restaurant (15 Leavy Drive, Bedford, 488-2677; ...

Tasting normalcy

A look back at the local food scene in 2021, plus trends and predictions for 2022 Local restaurateurs continued to ...

In the kitchen with Josie Lemay

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Josie Lemay is the owner of Wildflour Cakes (wildflourcake.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @wildflour_cake), specializing in custom wedding cakes ...

Chocolate peanut butter crunchies

We are nearing the very end of the holiday season. After New Year’s Eve, there may be thoughts (and actions) ...

New Year’s Eve for grown-ups

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For a variety of complicated, therapy-inducing reasons, we spent Christmas in 1974 with my mother’s twin sister and her family ...

Shaking things up

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Take the beer less tasted When someone asks me what kind of beer I like, I usually say something along ...

Album Reviews 21/12/30

Reptaliens, Multiverse (self-released) The first album from this Portland, Oregon-based husband-and-wife synthpop duo was 2017’s FM-2030, named after the famous ...

These Precious Days, by Ann Patchett

These Precious Days, by Ann Patchett (Harper, 320 pages) The Ann Patchett craze somehow eluded me, although I know people ...

Movies of comfort and joy

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A look at the funner films of 2021 The best movie of 2021 is Barb and Star Go to Vista ...

The Matrix Resurrections (R)

Keanu Reeves in The Matrix Resurrections

The Matrix Resurrections (R) Keanu Reeves is once again Neo — or is he Thomas Anderson, sometimes delusional but wildly ...

The Music Roundup 21/12/30

Local music news & events • Familiar tunes: Roll into the long weekend with Eddie Sands, a singer and guitarist ...

2021 all done

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Looking back, and forward In the parlance of performance, 2020 wasn’t a hard act to follow — anything would beat ...

Music this week – 21/12/30

Thursday, Dec. 30 Bedford Copper Door: Jordan Quinn, 7 p.m. Brookline Alamo: Jeff Mrozek, 4:30 p.m. Concord Hermanos: Brian Booth, ...

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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

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

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

5 paperwhite bulbs in a soupbowl with gravel

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

ham and grilled cheese sandwich in front of Prime Time Grilled Cheese restaurant sign

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

2 chocolate and caramel oatmeal bars on plate

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

Studio portrait of woman with light curly hair and glasses, smiling

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

2 men hovering in air in sky diving simulation room

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

antique brass military buttons, featuring an eagle emblem stamped on

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

Holiday baked Ham with sides green beans,roasted potatoes, mac and cheese ,cookies and pumpkin pie / Xmas Dinner table setting

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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Category: Past Issues

Return of the big pour – 01/13/22

A winter hike – 01/06/22

2021 Year in Review – 12/30/21

Making Spirits Bright – 12/23/21

Thrill Rides – 12/16/21

Gifts to Delight – 12/09/21

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