News from the local food scene
• Grab a pint: The New Hampshire Brewers Association is once again promoting breweries with the return of its annual NH Pint Days fundraiser. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 7, limited-edition 16-ounce Wili Belcher pint glasses are available for sale at more than 35 participating Continue reading “The Weekly Dish 22/11/24”
Painter
Ryan Aloise is an independent professional painting contractor and the owner of Painting Perfection, based in Nashua.
Explain your job and what it entails.
First, I meet with potential clients and go over what it is that they may need for painting services. This could be repainting an existing Continue reading “On The Job – Ryan Aloise”
Hello, Donna,
Can you help me by telling me what this is? My wife says a wax stamp for envelopes. It’s 2 1/2 inches long and has a design only on one end.
Thanks for any information.
Eric
Dear Eric,
Thanks for the photos and question.
What I believe you Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 22/11/24”
Family fun for the weekend
Getting crafty
• Head to Bookery (844 Elm St. in Manchester; bookerymht.com) on Saturday, Nov. 26, (which is also Small Business Saturday, when Bookery is planning live music and more) for a wolfy storytime and craft at 11:30 a.m. The featured book is Little Good Continue reading “Kiddie Pool 22/11/24”
Eating from your garden is possible even in December
I personally think that the Canadians have the right idea: They have their Thanksgiving feast the second Monday in October, right after the harvest. By the time our Thanksgiving rolls around, many gardeners have eaten all their home-grown veggies. It need Continue reading “Include homegrown (or local) vegetables in your holiday feasts”
The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities
• Shop art: Two Villages Art Society (46 Main St. in Contoocook; twovillagesart.org) will display its Holiday Art Show and Sale from Friday, Nov. 25, through Saturday, Dec. 24, featuring handmade gifts by local artists, including paintings, pottery, mixed media, photography, Continue reading “The Art Roundup 22/11/24”
Sarah Larson, her mom and aunt talk about their family history as artists
By Katelyn Sahagian
Some things are genetic, like hair and eye color. In this family, it seems that art is also a genetic link. With familial love and creativity comes a system that leads to support Continue reading “Art runs in the family”
‘Fra-gee-lay!’
See holiday classics at a theater near you
Movie theaters will be filled with would-be blockbusters, Oscar hopefuls and underwater Avatar in the coming weeks but some screen time is also being slated for favorite holiday films so you can watch Flick get his tongue stuck Continue reading “Bringing the Holiday Fun: Film favorites”
Holiday sounds
Symphonies, choral performances and more
By Angie Sykeny
• The Granite State Ringers handbell ensemble presents “A Nutcracker Holiday,” a concert featuring music from The Nutcracker as well as other holiday music, at LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) on Sunday, Nov. 27, at Continue reading “Bringing the Holiday Fun: Sounds of the season”
Decking the halls
Holiday arts, crafts, and more across Southern New Hampshire
By Katelyn Sahagian
Holiday time means letting creativity flow. Whether it’s making decorations, appreciating fine art, or shopping at craft fairs for presents, there are different ways to be artistic during this time of Continue reading “Bringing the Holiday Fun: Arts and crafts”
