Past Issues – Page 38

Feeding our neighbors

Feeding our neighbors
Meet some of New Hampshire’s all-star volunteers! This year has posed additional challenges and created more need, and these volunteers have stepped up to help keep their neighbors fed, housed and healthy.

Also on the cover, The Beatles Cartoon Art Show Tour comes to Manchester, p. 14. Get freshly roasted coffee, Nadeau’s subs and more at McLaughlin’s Country Market in Concord, p. 20. And get some laughs live or at home, p. 30.

Shop the Shire

Being a local merchant before the pandemic was hard. The tides were against us — from competition from Amazon to ...

News & Notes 20/12/03

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 updateAs of November 22As of November 30Total cases statewide17,59820,994Total current infections statewide4,1995,145Total deaths statewide512526New cases2,569 (Nov. 17 to Nov ...

Feeding neighbors

Helping families keep their pantries stocked and more ways Granite Staters are supporting each other This year’s need for volunteers ...

NFL enters December

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

The Patriots enter December in the very unfamiliar position of being on the verge of elimination from playoff contention. We ...

Quality of Life 20/12/03

Local projects get Moose Plate Grant funds The Conservation Moose Plate Grant Program has awarded $431,901 in grant funds to ...

Tooned in

Yellow Submarine, classic cartoons animator visits Manchester Relive the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons with legendary animator Ron Campbell, ...

The Art Roundup 20/12/03

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities “This My Joy,” an oil painting by Brittany Soucy, featured in ...

Tree talk

Help yours survive and thrive I’ll have to admit that I see many fewer volcanoes of mulch snuggling up to ...

The Weekly Dish 20/12/03

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

Coffee and community

McLaughlin’s Country Market opens in Concord Photo by Matt Ingersoll. While looking for a commercial property to start his own ...

New York eats

Sunny Side Up Deli now open in Nashua A New York-style sandwich shop with a unique New England twist, Sunny ...

In the kitchen with Carrie Williams

Carrie Williams of Contoocook is the owner and chef of the Flannel Tavern (345 Suncook Valley Road, Chichester, 406-1196, flanneltavern.com), ...

Harpoon & Dunkin’

Coffee, doughnuts and beer together at last Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ teamed up last year to bring the beer world ...

Album Reviews 20/12/03

Life in a Blender, Satsuma (Telegraph Harp Records) So here’s this New York long-time quirk-rock guy, David Rauf, leading his ...

A User’s Guide to Democracy, by Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy

A User’s Guide to Democracy, by Nick Capodice and Hannah McCarthy (Celadon, 349 pages) If there’s anything we can take ...

Happiest Season (PG-13) & Superintelligence (PG)

Happiest Season (PG-13) Hulu offers a solid bit of Christmas content in the streaming-service-holiday-movie competition with Happiest Season, a sweet, ...

The Music Roundup 20/12/03

Local music news & events • Northern south: New Hampshire native April Cushman finds musical inspiration from singer-songwriters like Lori ...

Hybrid ha-ha

Dual platform comedy show On more than one level, Mike Koutrobis knows the strange reality of entertainment in the Covid ...

Tree talk

Holiday gifts for the gardener I love the holiday season: the lights, the carols, the cookies and more. It’s a ...

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Holiday Guide

Holiday Guide
It might not look the same as years past, but this holiday season still has plenty of fun ways to celebrate, from in-person tree lightings and festive dinners to livestreamed concerts and drive-thru visits with Santa Claus.

Also on the cover, whether you want a festive cocktail or a glass of wine (or both) on Thanksgiving Day, our drinks experts have suggestions, p. 30 & 31. If you’re looking to get out of the house, there’s still live music to be found, p. 40. And if you’d rather stay in, we have plenty of extra puzzles to keep you entertained, starting on p. 43.

Thanksgiving 2020

Ready or not, the holidays are here, with Thanksgiving arriving this week. Thanksgiving has been celebrated in various ways since ...

News & Notes 20/11/26

Covid-19 updateAs of November 16As of November 22Total cases statewide15,02917,598Total current infections statewide3,3444,199Total deaths statewide500512New cases2,330 (Nov. 10 to Nov ...

Gather together?

Zoom dinners, outdoor meet-ups and more holiday tips Nicole Chute, Health Promotion and Communication Specialist for the Nashua Division of ...

Sports thanks giving

Today is Thanksgiving and we traditionally give thanks to things big, small and less important we sports fans have enjoyed ...

Quality of Life 20/11/26

Drought is a disaster All of New Hampshire is now in a “drought disaster,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced ...

Fresh air festive

If nothing else, 2020 seems to have inspired a lot of event innovation. Virtual tree-lightings, drive-thru holiday displays and socially ...

Family-friendly holiday fun

Kids’ storytimes, Santa visits and more From storytimes and holiday movie screenings to visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, check ...

Tree traditions

Virtual tree-lightings, festivals of trees and more From virtual tree lightings to community-wide light displays, cities and towns all across ...

Get out and run

Virtual races and a couple of in-person events It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a chance to trot off ...

Shows for the season

Where to see holiday theater, music and dance There are all kinds of holiday shows coming up — both live ...

Festive eats

Deliciously fun events for your holiday From plated dinners to virtual tastings, there’s still tons of foodie fun to be ...

Handmade holidays

Where to see and shop for art throughout the season Find all kinds of unique handmade items by local artists ...

Dealing with deer

Fences, repellent and other deer deterrents Winter is near, and for most of us so are the deer. They need ...

The Weekly Dish 20/11/26

News from the local food scene • Support local brews: Granite State craft breweries will once again observe Small Brewery ...

When life gives you lemons, bake cookies

Salem’s Fabrizia Spirits launches line of limoncello-infused baked goods Fabrizia Spirits Baking Co. Photos by Mark Feldman. When Fabrizia Spirits ...

In the kitchen with Melinda Sergi

Melinda Sergi of Concord is the owner of The Cannoli Stop Cafe & Bakery (239 Loudon Road, Concord, 224-9706, find ...

Cocktails as a holiday family avoidance strategy

Holidays are traditionally the time for extended families to gather together. Amid all the hastening and chastening, they are also ...

Wines for giving thanks

Wines to consider for your Thanksgiving menu “This Thanksgiving will be unlike all other Thanksgivings!” We have heard that expression ...

Album Reviews 20/11/26

Patrick Higgins, Tocsin (Telegraph Harp Records) Just before the election, there was a pretty good meme making the rounds, in ...

The Arrest, by Jonathan Lethem (Ecco, 307 pages)

The Arrest, by Jonathan Lethem (Ecco, 307 pages) Despite a vague discomfort with what it says about me, there’s never ...

The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special (TV-G)

Rey learns a valuable lesson about friendship on Life Day in The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, a gleefully goofy ...

At the Sofaplex 20/11/26

* Once Upon a Snowman (TV-G) Voice of Josh Gad, Chris Williams. Sure, this is a short, but I’m still ...

The Music Roundup 20/11/26

Local music news & events • Leading in: Enjoy a variety of musical genres with Tim Hazelton, a singer-songwriter based ...

Bountiful sound

Americana band Raid the Larder performs Raid the Larder perfectly illustrates the intersectionality of Concord’s music scene. At its core ...

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Give Thanks and Relax

Give thanks and relax
It won’t be a typical Thanksgiving this year for most people, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy all of the traditional sweet and savory flavors. Local chefs share their tips and recipes for an easier, more relaxed meal to celebrate the holiday.

Also on the cover, a local comics artist tells stories of migrant farmworkers, p. 10. Beer columnist Jeff Mucciarone has some suggestions for the best beers to go with your relaxing Thanksgiving meal, p. 22. And if you’re looking for live, in-person music, check out our Music This Week listings starting on p. 28.

Why Trump lost

Make no mistake about it, Donald Trump lost this election and the passion on both sides was either for or ...

News & Notes 20/11/19

Covid-19 updateAs of November 9As of November 16Total cases statewide12,69915,029Total current infections statewide2,0573,344Total deaths statewide489500New cases1,379 (Nov. 3 to Nov ...

Spotlight on mental health

High school filmmaker confronting stigma U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan named Brielle Paquette, a high school senior from Salem, October’s “Granite ...

Crowing after Ravens win?

So what do we have here with the Patriots? After losing four straight for the first time since 2002, they’re ...

Quality of Life 20/11/19

Unsettled schooling With the increasing number of Covid cases, school districts across the state are rethinking their learning models, with ...

Meet the neighbors

NH comics artist tells the stories of migrant farmworkers Henniker comic artist Marek Bennett is one of 15 New England ...

The Art Roundup 20/11/19

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Larissa Fassler, Manchester I, 2019-2020, pen, pencil and pencil crayon on ...

Giving thanks

Grateful for family, friends and gardens I am grateful for bright red geraniums on my windowsills. Courtesy photo. I think ...

Kiddie Pool 20/11/19

Family fun for whenever Virtual Feztival The Bektash Shriners of New Hampshire is moving its annual Feztival of Trees online ...

The Weekly Dish 20/11/19

News from the local food scene • More drive-thru Greek eats: On the heels of the success of a similar ...

Give thanks and relax

Ideas for getting big Thanksgiving flavors in smaller, easier dishes If you’re used to cooking a large Thanksgiving dinner with ...

In the kitchen with Matt Casey

Matt Casey is the owner-operator of Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (8 Temple St., Nashua, 484-7400, caseymagees.com), which ...

Thanksgiving and beer

The ultimate day of indulgence requires the appropriate brew Thanksgiving is the ultimate day of indulgence — savory gravy, delicious ...

Album Reviews 20/11/19

The Old Rochelle, Pony Steps (Crumple Crumple Crumple Records) This band is too messy and cool for me to dismiss ...

How to Write One Song, by Jeff Tweedy

How to Write One Song, by Jeff Tweedy (Dutton, 159 pages) Of all the implausible goals on my bucket list, ...

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (PG)

An inventor is lifted out of his doldrums by a visit from his plucky granddaughter in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas ...

At the Sofaplex 20/11/19

Operation Christmas Drop (TV-G) Kat Graham, Alexander Ludwig. A congressional aide eager to impress and an Air Force captain laser ...

The Music Roundup 20/11/19

Local music news & events • Flighting: Southern California-based tribute band The Eagles Experience presents a convincing recreation of their ...

Two of a kind

Fools duo play intimate Manchester show November is a time of year when Mike Girard is usually getting ready to ...

The Art Roundup 20/11/26

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Beatles animator Ron Campbell. Photo by Alex Lowy Photography. • Virtual ...

Kiddie Pool 20/12/03

Family fun for whenever Holiday happenings See Santa Claus at Greeley Park (100 Concord St., Nashua) for a socially distanced ...

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At the movies

At the movies
Local theaters are doing everything they can to stay in business during the pandemic, with some hosting special events and renting out rooms and others offering classic movies either in person or virtually. Find out what to expect from your local theaters in the coming months.

Also on the cover, Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, is bringing a socially-distanced pool party to New Hampshire, p. 10. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has morphed its annual Wine Week and Distillers Showcase into a 90-day virtual tasting series, p.16. And a new roast beef and pizza shop has opened in Hooksett, p.17.

The source of our pain

We have selected a new president and vice president for the United States and as happy as I am with ...

News & Notes 20/11/12

Covid-19 updateAs of November 2As of November 2Total cases statewide11,32012,699Total current infections statewide1,4072,057Total deaths statewide483489New cases923 (Oct. 27 to Nov ...

At the movies

How locally-owned movie theaters are weathering 2020 With Covid-related capacity restrictions and a scarcity of big new movie releases, movie ...

Celts and Pats fixes ahead?

As we start today the Patriots are fighting through a rugged start where if they have somehow lost to the ...

Quality of Life 20/11/12

New threat from scammers There’s a new twist on the “grandparent scam,” according to an alert sent out by the ...

Making a splash

Wimpy Kid author visits Concord and Exeter Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, is ...

The Art Roundup 20/11/12

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities “Passing Glance,” watercolor on paper by Bill Childs, 1962, up for ...

Forcing spring bulbs

Tips for getting them to bloom indoors At this point, the garden is put to bed — or if I’ve ...

Kiddie Pool 20/11/12

Family fun for whenever Movie party Meet Toy Story’s Woody and Jessie during a lunch or dinner viewing party at ...

The Weekly Dish 20/11/12

News from the local food scene • Italian feast: Make your reservations now for a family-style Italian feast at The ...

Virtual wines and spirits

Liquor Commission presents 90 Days Around the World tasting series In lieu of its annual Wine Week and Distiller’s Week, ...

New American-Italian option

Mikey’s Roast Beef & Pizza opens in Hooksett Nashua High School North and Southern New Hampshire University graduate Mikhail “Mikey” ...

In the kitchen with Frank Mannino

Francesco “Frank” Mannino of Nashua is the owner of Pizzico Ristorante Italiano & Martini Bar (7 Harold Drive, Nashua, 897-0696; ...

S’mores martini

Sylvester Graham would hate this article. For the purposes of this week’s cocktails, here’s what you need to know about ...

Sherry, sherry, baby

Give the world’s oldest fine wine a chance Whenever I think of sherry, the fortified wine, I cannot help thinking ...

Album Reviews 20/11/12

Raf Vertessen Quartet, LOI (El Negocito Records) The term “avant-garde” originally came to us from the military, a catchall describing ...

Squeeze Me, by Carl Hiaasen

Squeeze Me, by Carl Hiaasen (Knopf, 336 pages) This year has already seen the publication of one clever novel about ...

Love and Monsters (PG-13) & The Craft: Legacy (PG-13)

Love and Monsters (PG-13) A guy travels through miles of monster-infested wilderness to see a girl in Love and Monsters, ...

The Music Roundup 20/11/12

Local music news & events • Laugh night: After working as a district attorney and criminal defense lawyer, Paul D’Angelo ...

High country show

Fogelberg tribute is a gem A careful return to concerts at the Franklin Opera House includes a hybrid live and ...

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Restaurants Take on Winter

Igloo dining
Covid-19 safety guidelines are presenting new challenges for restaurants as the weather gets colder and outdoor dining becomes less feasible. Find out how some local eateries are planning to keep customers coming in all winter long.

Also on the cover, several artists and galleries along Route 3 are opening up their studios, p. 10. It’s time to think about how your brew choices impact your meal, p. 21. And find live music and comedy for your night out, starting on p. 26.

A professor’s meditation

In a curious way, the pandemic has closed us into our houses and into ourselves at precisely the time when ...

News & Notes 20/11/05

Covid-19 updateAs of October 26As of November 2Total cases statewide10,39711,320Total current infections statewide1,0021,407Total deaths statewide475483New cases651 (Oct. 20 to Oct ...

Humanities star

Watters honored with lifetime achievement award New Hampshire Humanities has named David Watters as the recipient of its 2020 Lifetime ...

Analytics kill Rays

It’s a week after the Dodgers had the World Series handed to them so everyone has had their say about ...

Quality of Life 20/11/05

The impact of an act of kindness New Hampshire native Justin Spencer of Recycled Percussion shared a heartwarming message on ...

En route to art

New tour highlights Concord-area arts organizations and artists Handwoven baskets by featured artist Robin Hoyt of Hoytie Toytie Baskets. Courtesy ...

The Art Roundup 20/11/05

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Glasswork by Lee Gordon, featured in the Joan L. Dunfey Exhibition ...

Eating fresh

Try Brussels sprouts, broccoli and other fall veggies Cut away fhe fine roots of celeriac to expose the bulbous root ...

Kiddie Pool 20/11/05

Family fun for whenever Spend time in nature Beaver Brook Nature Center in Hollis is offering several outdoor programs for ...

The Weekly Dish 20/11/05

News from the local food scene • Wine & chocolate: Join Appolo Vineyards (49 Lawrence Road, Derry) for its next ...

Restaurants take on winter

How local eateries are handling the change in season Even as the 1750 Taphouse in Bedford broke ground on a ...

In the kitchen with Alex Waddell

Alex Waddell of Hopkinton is the owner and pastry chef of Crémeux French Patisserie (707 Milford Road, Merrimack, cremeuxfrenchpatisserie.com), which ...

Pairing beer with food

The right beer can enhance any meal Pairing beer with food shouldn’t be that hard — but sometimes it is ...

Album Reviews 20/11/05

Touché Amoré, Lament (Epitaph Records) I usually swipe left on promos from the Epitaph label anyway, so this Los Angeles ...

Leave the World Behind

Leave the World Behind, by Rumaan Alam (Ecco, 241 pages) To be human in the 21st century, at least in ...

On the Rocks (R)& Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (R)

On the Rocks (R) Nothing happens — but nothing with a Sofia Coppola laid-back charm — in the light dramedy ...

At the Sofaplex 20/11/05

The Opening Act (NR) Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer. Stand-up novice Will Chu (Yang, a comedian with a special ...

The Music Roundup 20/11/05

Local music news & events • Road show: A favorite in their home city of Manchester, Queen City Improv takes ...

Sound of experience

Country rockers play Hudson, host song circle The initials in EXP Band stand for “experienced players” — front man Rob ...

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Drinks for Everyone

Drinks for Everyone
Need a drink this weekend? Whether you’re looking for new cocktail ideas or non-alcoholic offerings that still pack big flavors, this week’s cover story features drinks for everybody — including two ideas for drinks to warm you up when the nights get cold.

Also on the cover,
the Palace Theatre is hosting a live music-packed show — for free, p. 10. If you’re looking for something to do outside this weekend, we have 21 great ideas, from pumpkin hunts to full-moon hikes, p. 11. And the Annapurna Curry & Sekuwa House opens in Manchester, p.19.

The vote

In just a few days we may have an election that sees one of the highest turnout rates ever — ...

News & Notes 20/10/29

Covid-19 updateAs of October 19As of October 126Total cases statewide9,74610,397Total current infections statewide1,0201,002Total deaths statewide468475New cases603 (Oct. 12 to Oct ...

Moon mission

Local grad working on EagleCam project Bedford High School grad William Edwards, now an undergrad at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in ...

Sox sub-plots abound

Given what’s happening in Patriots-land right now, if we want to talk about them it might be better to focus ...

Quality of Life 20/10/29

Fin for the win Fin. Courtesy photo. If being adorable was a job requirement, it’s no wonder Fin got the ...

Come together (at a distance)

Palace Theatre presents The British Rock Experience The Palace Theatre in Manchester is ready to welcome you back with free ...

The Art Roundup 20/10/29

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities ”Mother West Wind WHEN” Stories by Elaine Caikauskas, featured in “Possessed.” ...

21 ideas for outdoor fun this weekend

Take a little break from, everything with some events happening in fresh air Pumped for pumpkins 1. Show off your ...

Kiddie Pool 20/10/29

Family fun for whenever Crafts and costume parties There are still a few more days to take part in Not ...

In praise of garlic

Plant now to have it ready next year When I was growing up, my mom served meat and potatoes nearly ...

The Weekly Dish 20/10/29

News from the local food scene • Fired up: Learn to make fire cider at the Beaver Brook Nature Center’s ...

Drinks for everybody

Drinks with John Fladd Cocktails and mocktails created for flavor-seekers of all ages The Dad: A new father does a ...

Himalayan eats

Annapurna Curry & Sekuwa House opens in Manchester Chicken chili. Photo courtesy of Annapurna Curry & Sekuwa House. A new ...

In the kitchen with Gary “Diz” Window

Gary “Diz” Window of Manchester is the head chef and owner of Diz’s Cafe (860 Elm St., Manchester, 606-2532, dizscafe.com), ...

Not all French reds are alike

A look at two very different wines France is unarguably and immediately associated with food and superbly diverse beverages. It ...

Album Reviews 20/10/22

Laura Jane Grace, Stay Alive (Polyvinyl Records) Laura Jane Grace has a lot her plate dealing with being the most ...

The Upswing

The Upswing, by Robert D. Putnam with Shaylyn Romney Garrett (Simon & Schuster, 350 pages) Robert Putnam, a political scientist ...

Rebecca (PG-13 ) The Witches (PG)

Rebecca (PG-13 ) The beautiful Armie Hammer and beautiful Lily James wear some beautiful clothes in the gothic romance/psychological thriller ...

At the Sofaplex 20/10/29

She Dies Tomorrow (R) Kate Lyn Sheil, Jane Adams. Also Chris Messina and around the edges Josh Lucas and Michelle ...

The Music Roundup 20/10/29

Local music news & events • Rising star: A frequent opener for folk music legend Tom Rush, Matt Nakoa has ...

Ghouling pianos

Music and comedy with a Halloween twist With all the horrors already unleashed by 2020, what’s the point of Halloween? ...

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Feeding our neighbors

Holiday Guide

Give Thanks and Relax

At the movies

Restaurants Take on Winter

Drinks for Everyone

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