Music and food benefit Ukraine
A charity focused on humanitarian aid for a war-besieged country is the beneficiary at an event that includes traditional food and a variety of music. Voices United For Ukraine began as a way for local musician Val Blachly to do something, even from a distance, Continue reading “Joining together”
Local music news & events
• Thirty years on: When their breakthrough album River Runs Red was released in 1993, Life of Agony lead singer Mina Caputo identified as a man; she came out as transsexual (her term) in 2011. Her grunge-limned alt-metal band performed its first concert with her Continue reading “The Music Roundup 23/03/30”
Keanu Reeves gets what feels like more fight scenes and even sparser dialogue in John Wick: Chapter 4.
John Wick (Reeves) has recovered from being shot by friend/Continental Hotel manager Winston (Ian McShane) at the end of the last movie (a benevolent shooting, I think?). He’s hanging out with the Continue reading “John Wick: Chapter 4 (R)”
Wolfish, by Erica Berry (Flatiron, 380 pages)
After Erica Berry was awarded a fellowship to work on a book about wolves, she took a train from Minneapolis to Portland, where she would spend a few weeks alone researching and writing in the delightful paid-for isolation awarded to writers of Continue reading “Wolfish, by Erica Berry”
Glitter Wizard, Kiss The Boot (Kitten Robot Records)
Sure, these guys are good for what they do, which, for over a decade, has been sort of a cross between T-Rex and the first two Kiss albums (stop cringing). This is a crew of five dudes from San Francisco who are Continue reading “Album Reviews 23/03/30”
Kassandra Santana is the executive chef of Tuscan Kitchen (67 Main St., Salem, 952-4875, tuscanbrands.com), a regionally renowned restaurant known for its artisan Italian cuisine. A native of Lawrence, Mass., Santana joined the company in early 2011 as a busser before ultimately working her way up the ranks at both Continue reading “In the kitchen with Kassandra Santana”
Brunch buffets, special meals and sweet treats for Easter Sunday
With Easter Sunday right on our doorstep (Sunday, April 9), now is the time to make your plans. Whether you’re looking to reserve your spot to enjoy a brunch buffet, or you want to bring your Easter meals or desserts Continue reading “Eat on Easter”
News from the local food scene
• Celebration of brews: Join the New Hampshire Brewers Association in celebrating New Hampshire Craft Beer Week — the 10-day campaign returns from Thursday, April 6, through Saturday, April 15. Organized to coincide each year with National Craft Beer Day (April 7), New Hampshire Continue reading “The Weekly Dish 23/03/30”
Hello, Donna.
My name is Gayle and I have inherited this piece. Not sure what it is — it was used as a doorstop. It is very heavy — 15 pounds, 12 inches high, 6 inches wide (at wheels) and 7 1/2 inches long. Not sure if it is brass Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 23/03/30”
Family fun for the weekend
Showtime
• The Southern New Hampshire Youth Ballet is performing Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Balleton Sunday, April 2, at 4 p.m. at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester). The dancers will also perform The Ugly Duckling. Fancy Nancy follows two girls, Continue reading “Kiddie Pool 23/03/30”
