It will be another strange bend in the road when Andy Friedman makes a return visit to Manchester to play Boynton’s Taproom in the Millyard on Feb. 27. Last time he was here for a wedding and he killed some time writing music that appears on his new CD “Weary Things.” The city even found its way into one of…
Patricia Lavoie’s dance students are dressed for an upcoming performance (“a delightful production,” says Lavoie) that’s based on a book by local author Tracy Kane called “Fairy Flight.” It’s one of two major performances that draw large audiences for the Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater each year; the other is “The Nutcracker.” Lavoie, who danced professionally with the Connecticut Ballet…
The technology isn’t Star Trek yet, but it’s getting there.When it comes to health, our cardiovascular system plays a starring role, with the survival of every organ hinging on the continuous, pulsating beats of our heart. Is it somewhat ironic, then, that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, or just a testament to the…
Need a good reason to spot the newt?This month’s lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a Bug Baffler shirt ($35)and pants ($25). Bug Baffler Inc. of Goffstown (www.bugbaffler.com) provides insect protective clothing for all outdoor activities. Keeps blackflies, mosquitoes and other insects from biting, even in the New Hampshire woods.Bug Baffler is a proud member of NH Made (www.nhmade.com),…
A movement may be brewing in our state. If the 1994 elections were about the angry white man, the 1996 elections were about soccer moms, the 2000 elections about office park dads, the 2004 elections about security moms and the upcoming 2010 elections are supposed to be all about the Tea Party movement. This movement emerged out of the Ron…
Would a Granite Stater by any other name smell as sweet? If you hail from the great state of Texas you are known as a “Texan.” If you are from the upper peninsula of Michigan you are called a “Yooper.” A person from Ohio is a “Buckeye” and a native of Costa Rica is festively called a “Tico.” If you…
Spring is now in full bloom so I can admit it. I’m not fond of crocuses. They pop up when the ground is still frost pocked and littered with the dead brown scales of the previous year, but their blossoms have a garish artificial color that reminds me of leftover Easter decorations. I appreciate the need for some life and…
A French couple with a passion for the national symbol is leading the fight.When Cécile and Jean-Pierre Mouraux heard that the boyhood home of “Uncle Sam” was for sale in Mason, N.H., the California couple couldn’t believe it. Jean-Pierre felt blessed by their good fortune: “Can you imagine? Uncle Sam’s house! It’s like a fairy tale.”The successful entrepreneur was on…
It’s spring, and that means it’s time to think about your yard. Author Diane Kelley offers up some garden advice for the not so plant savvy, or homeowners with busy schedules. Landscaping doesn’t have to mean high maintenance. By using combinations of hardy plants with hardscape, you can have a stunning and easy-to-care-for yard.There is nothing more beautiful than a…
A meticulously planned garden is the key to a stunning outcome that you can enjoy all summer long, with help from your local greenhouse — and maybe a little luck thrown in. As the frigid, blustery wind howls and the ice crystals pelt the windows like buckshot, it’s hard to imagine that now is the time to start planning your…
