Family fun for whenever
Holiday happenings
See Santa Claus at Greeley Park (100 Concord St., Nashua) for a socially distanced visit on Saturday, Dec. 5, from noon to 2 p.m., featuring photo opportunities, free gifts and more. Visit nashuanh.gov.
Join the YMCA of Greater Londonderry (206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry) for Continue reading “Kiddie Pool 20/12/03”
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities
• Virtual art shop: The Picker Artists, an artist co-op in Nashua, is having a virtual holiday sale now through Nov. 30. The online shop features a wide variety of art and Continue reading “The Art Roundup 20/11/26”
Fools duo play intimate Manchester show
November is a time of year when Mike Girard is usually getting ready to star in the annual Christmas Buzz Ball or doing shows with either his longtime band The Fools or the oversized side project, Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Things. Since the pandemic Continue reading “Two of a kind”
Local music news & events
• Flighting: Southern California-based tribute band The Eagles Experience presents a convincing recreation of their sound, from the four-part harmonies of “Heartache Tonight” to Don Henley’s melancholy on “Heart of the Matter.” An originally scheduled full hall appearance was split into two shows to accommodate Continue reading “The Music Roundup 20/11/19”
Operation Christmas Drop (TV-G)
Kat Graham, Alexander Ludwig.
A congressional aide eager to impress and an Air Force captain laser focused (like, possibly to a degree that should warrant some personal examination on his part) on spreading Christmas cheer clash, but flirtily (at least I think that’s what they’re doing) Continue reading “At the Sofaplex 20/11/19”
An inventor is lifted out of his doldrums by a visit from his plucky granddaughter in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey, a charming Christmas-y family musical about STEM, the dedication of the post office and the importance of small business loans.
I mean, it’s also about the magic of creativity Continue reading “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (PG)”
How to Write One Song, by Jeff Tweedy (Dutton, 159 pages)
Of all the implausible goals on my bucket list, writing a song is not one of them. Although I possess both a guitar and a piano, and regularly abuse a vintage iPod, I have always been a consumer Continue reading “How to Write One Song, by Jeff Tweedy”
The Old Rochelle, Pony Steps (Crumple Crumple Crumple Records)
This band is too messy and cool for me to dismiss as an average fedora combo, even if most of the varying ingredients are there. Thing is, this Lowell, Mass., band, led by Bucky Fereke, has hit on something that’s like Continue reading “Album Reviews 20/11/19”
The ultimate day of indulgence requires the appropriate brew
Thanksgiving is the ultimate day of indulgence — savory gravy, delicious stuffing, buttery potatoes and vegetables, sweet and rich yams and flavorful roast turkey followed by a spread of sweet, rich desserts.
And you can’t just sip any old beer on Continue reading “Thanksgiving and beer”
Matt Casey is the owner-operator of Casey Magee’s Irish Pub & Music Hall (8 Temple St., Nashua, 484-7400, caseymagees.com), which opened in June. Casey Magee’s offers a menu of American comfort items with an Irish flair, featuring burgers, sandwiches and wraps, appetizers, flatbreads and entrees, with specialty cocktails, beers and Continue reading “In the kitchen with Matt Casey”
