Long before it was called “extreme,” people were doing it in New Hampshire Ask Jeffrey Leich if he’s scared when he skis the headwall of Mt. Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine and he says, “Only every year I go, especially on the first run.” He says when you walk to the top (and that’s the only way to get there), halfway up…
January 29, Manchester. At this annual benefit you can sample over 1200 quality wines along with fine food and specialty goods from favorite local restaurants and specialty vendors, bid on items in the silent auction, win the “Ultimate Tower of Wine” in the raffle, meet wine experts from vineyards around the world and much more. The event benefits Easter Seals,…
The internationally renowned Grammy Award-winning all-female a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock is coming to New Hampshire. The evening will feature the sounds of blues, spirituals, African chants and hip hop. The members have an expansive repertoire of music influenced by the civil rights movement and the songs of the struggle for justice everywhere. 8 p.m. The Colonial…
Treat your Valentine to an evening of romance with contemporary music superstar Jim Brickman at the Rochester Opera House on Wednesday, February 4th at 8 p.m. Pianist/songwriter Brickman warms the heart with his stunningly beautiful, soulful music including his most beloved compositions like “Valentine,” “The Gift” and “Peace.” The perfect gift for your special someone is an evening wrapped with…
Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca January 16-17, Hanover. Madrid-based troupe Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca bring the passionate and beautiful flamenco tradition of Spain to New Hampshire. Tickets are $30, $14 for 18 and under and $5 for Dartmouth students. 8 p.m. The Hopkins Center for the Arts, 2 E. Wheelock St. Visit http://hop.dartmouth.edu or call (603) 646-2422 for tickets…
When renovating or building a new home, keep your kitchen simple and elegant, but pamper yourself in the bath with extravagant showers and designer fixtures. *** The kitchen and master bath are two important places of the home – the kitchen is a place of energy where family and guests gather, while the master bath can be the opposite, an…
Most aspiring actors based in the boondocks of New Hampshire know they’ve got a snowball’s chance in heck of making it to the big time in TV or movies. Still, Nicholas Purcell has seen his own career, starting with a lead role in the Pittsfield Players “Send in the Clowns,” snowball into success as a model and actor, all while…
Pure evil — that’s what they call the acts of Sheila LaBarre. And, indeed, what went on at LaBarre’s farm in Epping a few years back — a brutal murder of two men and possibly more — can surely be called nothing else. Certainly the story and subsequent trial and conviction of LaBarre caused a sensation. But “Wicked Intentions: The…
Sometimes called soufflé cakes, often referred to as lava cakes or even decadence cakes, they all resemble a warm chocolate cake with a soft, gooey rich chocolate center. During the late ’80s, this cake was on every dessert menu in every major city across the country. Today, there are many recipes and methods out there for achieving success with this…
Need a good reason to spot the newt? This month’s lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive this hand-painted one gallon crock, made by Great Bay Pottery of North Hampton ($65 value – pictured here). The company specializes in a wide variety of hand-thrown, hand-decorated functional pottery. www.greatbaypottery.com Great Bay Pottery is a proud member of NH Made (www.nhmade.com), the…
