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.

We have selected a new president and vice president for the United States and as happy as I am with ...
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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 ...
How locally-owned movie theaters are weathering 2020 With Covid-related capacity restrictions and a scarcity of big new movie releases, movie ...
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As we start today the Patriots are fighting through a rugged start where if they have somehow lost to the ...
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New threat from scammers There’s a new twist on the “grandparent scam,” according to an alert sent out by the ...
Wimpy Kid author visits Concord and Exeter Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, is ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities “Passing Glance,” watercolor on paper by Bill Childs, 1962, up for ...
Tips for getting them to bloom indoors At this point, the garden is put to bed — or if I’ve ...
Family fun for whenever Movie party Meet Toy Story’s Woody and Jessie during a lunch or dinner viewing party at ...
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News from the local food scene • Italian feast: Make your reservations now for a family-style Italian feast at The ...
Liquor Commission presents 90 Days Around the World tasting series In lieu of its annual Wine Week and Distiller’s Week, ...
Mikey’s Roast Beef & Pizza opens in Hooksett Nashua High School North and Southern New Hampshire University graduate Mikhail “Mikey” ...
Francesco “Frank” Mannino of Nashua is the owner of Pizzico Ristorante Italiano & Martini Bar (7 Harold Drive, Nashua, 897-0696; ...
Sylvester Graham would hate this article. For the purposes of this week’s cocktails, here’s what you need to know about ...
Give the world’s oldest fine wine a chance Whenever I think of sherry, the fortified wine, I cannot help thinking ...
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 (Knopf, 336 pages) This year has already seen the publication of one clever novel about ...
Love and Monsters (PG-13) A guy travels through miles of monster-infested wilderness to see a girl in Love and Monsters, ...
Local music news & events • Laugh night: After working as a district attorney and criminal defense lawyer, Paul D’Angelo ...
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.

In a curious way, the pandemic has closed us into our houses and into ourselves at precisely the time when ...
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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 ...
Watters honored with lifetime achievement award New Hampshire Humanities has named David Watters as the recipient of its 2020 Lifetime ...
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It’s a week after the Dodgers had the World Series handed to them so everyone has had their say about ...
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The impact of an act of kindness New Hampshire native Justin Spencer of Recycled Percussion shared a heartwarming message on ...
New tour highlights Concord-area arts organizations and artists Handwoven baskets by featured artist Robin Hoyt of Hoytie Toytie Baskets. Courtesy ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Glasswork by Lee Gordon, featured in the Joan L. Dunfey Exhibition ...
Try Brussels sprouts, broccoli and other fall veggies Cut away fhe fine roots of celeriac to expose the bulbous root ...
Family fun for whenever Spend time in nature Beaver Brook Nature Center in Hollis is offering several outdoor programs for ...
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News from the local food scene • Wine & chocolate: Join Appolo Vineyards (49 Lawrence Road, Derry) for its next ...
How local eateries are handling the change in season Even as the 1750 Taphouse in Bedford broke ground on a ...
Alex Waddell of Hopkinton is the owner and pastry chef of Crémeux French Patisserie (707 Milford Road, Merrimack, cremeuxfrenchpatisserie.com), which ...
The right beer can enhance any meal Pairing beer with food shouldn’t be that hard — but sometimes it is ...
Touché Amoré, Lament (Epitaph Records) I usually swipe left on promos from the Epitaph label anyway, so this Los Angeles ...
Leave the World Behind, by Rumaan Alam (Ecco, 241 pages) To be human in the 21st century, at least in ...
On the Rocks (R) Nothing happens — but nothing with a Sofia Coppola laid-back charm — in the light dramedy ...
The Opening Act (NR) Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer. Stand-up novice Will Chu (Yang, a comedian with a special ...
Local music news & events • Road show: A favorite in their home city of Manchester, Queen City Improv takes ...
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.

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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.

In just a few days we may have an election that sees one of the highest turnout rates ever — ...
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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 ...
Local grad working on EagleCam project Bedford High School grad William Edwards, now an undergrad at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in ...
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Given what’s happening in Patriots-land right now, if we want to talk about them it might be better to focus ...
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Fin for the win Fin. Courtesy photo. If being adorable was a job requirement, it’s no wonder Fin got the ...
Palace Theatre presents The British Rock Experience The Palace Theatre in Manchester is ready to welcome you back with free ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities ”Mother West Wind WHEN” Stories by Elaine Caikauskas, featured in “Possessed.” ...
Take a little break from, everything with some events happening in fresh air Pumped for pumpkins 1. Show off your ...
Family fun for whenever Crafts and costume parties There are still a few more days to take part in Not ...
Plant now to have it ready next year When I was growing up, my mom served meat and potatoes nearly ...
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News from the local food scene • Fired up: Learn to make fire cider at the Beaver Brook Nature Center’s ...
Drinks with John Fladd Cocktails and mocktails created for flavor-seekers of all ages The Dad: A new father does a ...
Annapurna Curry & Sekuwa House opens in Manchester Chicken chili. Photo courtesy of Annapurna Curry & Sekuwa House. A new ...
Gary “Diz” Window of Manchester is the head chef and owner of Diz’s Cafe (860 Elm St., Manchester, 606-2532, dizscafe.com), ...
A look at two very different wines France is unarguably and immediately associated with food and superbly diverse beverages. It ...
Laura Jane Grace, Stay Alive (Polyvinyl Records) Laura Jane Grace has a lot her plate dealing with being the most ...
The Upswing, by Robert D. Putnam with Shaylyn Romney Garrett (Simon & Schuster, 350 pages) Robert Putnam, a political scientist ...
Rebecca (PG-13 ) The beautiful Armie Hammer and beautiful Lily James wear some beautiful clothes in the gothic romance/psychological thriller ...
She Dies Tomorrow (R) Kate Lyn Sheil, Jane Adams. Also Chris Messina and around the edges Josh Lucas and Michelle ...
Local music news & events • Rising star: A frequent opener for folk music legend Tom Rush, Matt Nakoa has ...
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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Still Lots of Treats

Still lots of treats
You may think that 2020 has been scary enough, but Halloween is still happening this year, with frights that promise to be fun. Find out what’s happening for kids, families and adults, plus how to trick-or-treat safely.

Also on the cover, find new eats in Milford and Amherst, p. 18, or try some highly recommended brews that are perfect for fall, p. 22. If you’re in the mood for some live music, check out our Music This Week listings, starting on p. 27.

Right now it seems as if there are many things that we have no control over and simply have to ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of October 11As of October 11Total cases statewide9,1439,746Total current infections statewide6851,020Total deaths statewide456468New cases498 (Oct. 5 to Oct ...
Windham author Renee Mallett (reneemallett.com) has penned a number of books and articles on New England’s folklore, legends, ghosts and ...
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Baseball 2020 entered the final act of its pandemic-affected season when the World Series began earlier this week. It did ...
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Take a hike There’s still time to register for the New Hampshire Forest Society’s 5 Hikes Challenge! Get outside and ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities Rachael Longo stars in Theatre Kapow’s virtual production of Natural Shocks ...
Halloween seems like the perfect time to celebrate the fun kind of scariness — but of course it will look ...
Prepare for scares at haunted attractions From killer clowns to bloodthirsty zombies, New Hampshire haunted houses have scares for everyone ...
There are still plenty of spooky events for kids of all ages this year, following Covid-19 safety guidelines. All events ...
Horror movies, costume parties and other Halloween fun Though the list of Halloween parties isn’t as long as it would ...
Autumn treasures in my garden Summer has faded and gone. Autumn’s bright foliage does compensate, somewhat, for the dearth of ...
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News from the local food scene • Local wine tour: Fulchino Vineyard (187 Pine Hill Road, Hollis) will host the ...
Frankie’s Diner & Stonecutter’s Pub coming to Milford Chicken Parmesan. Photo courtesy of Frankie’s Diner. A restaurateur his entire adult ...
Étagère opens in Amherst Sticky buns at Étagère. Photo by Matt Ingersoll. A new shop in Amherst can best be ...
Josh Buxton of Derry is the owner of Buxton’s Pizza (buxtonspizza.com, find them on Facebook and Instagram @buxtonspizza), a mobile ...
Four beers to savor this fall A few weeks back I sat dangerously close to a heat lamp in the ...
CrowJane, Mater Dolorosa (Kitten Robot Records) For your Halloweening pleasure, we have this Los Angeles lady, last seen as the ...
Cuyahoga, by Pete Beatty (Scribner, 262 pages) You may know the Cuyahoga to be a river in northeast Ohio. If ...
Aaron Sorkin mixes a courtroom drama with the politics of the late 1960s in The Trial of the Chicago 7, ...
*Totally Under Control There are no explosive revelations but plenty of infuriating details in this documentary about the U.S. response ...
Local music news & events • Maine man: The tourists have mostly left for the season, but Bob Marley should ...
Halloween dance party is right for the times Among the many entertainments challenged by the pandemic, EDM — electronic dance ...

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18 Fish (and chips) Story


Battered and fried fish, served with french fries and often coleslaw and tartar sauce, is a classic comfort dish. Find out what local restaurants do to make their fish and chips stand out, then head out for a plate that will warm you up as the weather cools down

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Two annual events, the Nashua ArtsWalk and the New Hampshire Writers’ Project’s conference, are going virtual this year, p. 14. Whether you refuse to acknowledge that summer is over or you fully embrace the fall chill, there’s a cocktail for you, p. 24. And see Grenon play live at the Bank of NH Stage, p.30.

Hippo’s annual magazine, Cool Things About New Hampshire, will hit newsstands next week. It highlights many of the local, independently ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of October 4As of October 11Total cases statewide8,6459,143Total current infections statewide492685Total deaths statewide443456New cases437 (Sept. 29 to Oct ...
Why the drought will continue, and how to save water According to the United States Drought Monitor’s most recent data ...
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The endless NBA season has finally ended with the Lakers winning their (ugh) record-tying 17th title in six games over ...
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Finding hairy pine-sap Hairy pine-sap. Courtesy photo. A rare plant was discovered last month by a student at the Founders ...
ArtWalk and Writers’ Conference to be held virtually Interviewing Tiffany Joslin of the YMCA of Greater Nashua, one of the ...
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities “Pandemic Posies” by Kevin Kintner • Floral art: Local artist Kevin ...
Lessons from a visit to Shin Boku A few weeks ago I traveled to Shin Boku Nursery in Wentworth to ...
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News from the local food scene • Drive-thru Greek eats: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church (111 Island Pond Road, Manchester) will ...
In praise of the New England comfort classic The Lobster Boat. Courtesy photo. On the menu of nearly every seafood ...
Matt Berry and Lauren Foster Berry of Milford are the owners of Dahlia Restaurant (dahlianomadic.com, find them on Facebook and ...
Celebrating the grapes of the Iberian peninsula Spain is Western Europe’s second-oldest wine producing country, but 3,000 years on, it ...
Argument – There comes a time when a rational adult needs to set aside emotion and accept Reality. Counter-Argument – ...
Yellow Days, A Day in a Yellow Beat (RCA Records) If you believe the hype bubbling up around this second ...
Want, by Lynn Steger Strong (Henry Holt & Co., 209 pages) Books, says the protagonist in Lynn Steger Strong’s novel ...
The 40-Year-Old Version (R) A nearly 40-year-old playwright feels stuck in her career and is facing life turmoil in The ...
Local music news & events • Laugh time: A regional standup showcase offers headliner Alex Giampapa with feature comic Dan ...
Young indie rockers make big stage debut As live music resumes at Concord’s downtown Bank of New Hampshire Stage, a ...

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What’s next for live music

What’s next for live music

Performance venues try to plan for the coming months as colder weather starts to prohibit outdoor performances.

Also on the cover, get your houseplants and herbs ready to move indoors, p. 12. Enjoy food trucks and fireworks at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, p. 16. And it’s time to shift from the lighter brews of summer to stouts, porters and brown ales, p. 22.

My submission this month was submitted past deadline, an uncharacteristic practice for me. There is just so much going on ...
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Covid-19 updateAs of September 28As of October 4Total cases statewide8,2088,645Total current infections statewide339492Total deaths statewide439443New cases256 (Sept. 22 to Sept ...
How to help in the fight against domestic violence Bruce Miner is a volunteer for Bridges, a Nashua-based chapter of ...
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Not that it hasn’t been the biggest worldwide story for seven months, but the coronavirus reared its head in a ...
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Spotted lanternfly spotted Spotted lanternflies (SLF) have been detected at a New Hampshire nursery, according to a press release from ...
Artists reflect on their possessions in new exhibit The newest exhibit at Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen, “Possessed,” explores just that: ...
• Crafts online: The Craftworkers’ Guild’s first-ever Virtual Harvest Fair is going on now through Oct. 12. The Guild has ...
How to prepare them to move indoors Most of us bring our houseplants outside for the summer. Now is the ...
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News from the local food scene • Virtual sweetness: The Toadstool Bookshops of Nashua, Peterborough and Keene will hold a ...
NH Fisher Cats present food truck and fireworks festival Fisher Cats food truck and fireworks festival. Courtesy photo. The New ...
Second Brook Bar & Grill now open in Hooksett For Jeanne Foote and her husband, Tom, who grew up in ...
Valerie Roulo of Raymond is the owner of Love & Joy Vegan Sweets (loveandjoyvegansweets.com, and on Facebook and Instagram @lovejoyvegansweets), ...
Stouts, porters and brown ales are on the menu now That first cool night in September triggers something in beer ...
Tedy, Boys Don’t Cry (Sony Records) This mononymed 28-year-old singer comes to us from Haiti by way of Montreal, where ...
Welcome to the United States of Anxiety, by Jen Lancaster (Little A, 239 pages) Jen Lancaster, self-described reforming neurotic, is ...
Ava (R) A lady assassin dealing with personal issues must keep herself from becoming the next target in Ava, a ...
Local music news & events Maine attraction: Five shows over two days allow comedian Bob Marley to perform for socially ...
Live music changes with the season Much to the relief of live music purveyors reeling from the hardships and challenges ...

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