Archives: October 2010

Day Tripping

It’s time to get outside! A leisurely day trip with great food, beautiful views and little exercise is a great way to celebrate the coming of spring. It’s a day trip my mother and I have taken countless times, in all four seasons. Our most recent encounter with this particular trip involved snow boots, winter jackets, mittens, hats and sunglasses….

Portsmouth Halloween Parade

This grassroots community event is held rain or (moon) shine. Come in costume or just come to watch and share in the Halloween festivities. Now in its 16th year, the parade is all about community and creativity – you won’t find costumes off the rack at this Halloween event.Though the parade is all-inclusive and celebrates individuality, there are a few…

Good Eats

This week, in both the greater Manchester area and Nashua, is a great time to try that restaurant you’ve had on your list or to return to an old favorite. Two great events – the Greater Manchester Restaurant Week and Nashua’s Fall Feast Week – offer diners a chance to try multiple restaurants without completely breaking the bank.Manchester Restaurant WeekWhen:…

Green Measures Part 1

Liner Notes 1. Lightening Bugs by Jennifer Kimball. 2006 Laszlo Art Songs, ASCAP 2. Following My Heart by Jonathan Edwards. 1994 Joinatune Earthwords, ASCAP 3. Little Road by Cheryl Wheeler. 2002 Pernod & Higgins Music/Amachrist Music, ASCAP 4. Spaceship by Jason Spooner. 2007 Jason Spooner/Spooner Records 5. Denatured World by Jan Marvel. 2008 Go To Girl Pub., ASCAP 6. I…

Best of NH Party 2008

Film shot and edited by Heartwood MediaA short film from the Best of NH Party at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH.Tickets for this year’s Best of NH party are on sale. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or the box office at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester (www.verizonwirelessarena.com) for tickets and more information.

Green Measures Part 2

Liner Notes 1. Sailing (Sarah’s Song) by Tom Rush. Maple Hill Music, BMI/admin. Bug Music 2. Banish Misfortune/The Blarney Pilgrim by Bow Junction. Traditional 3. I’ll Get There by Dan Merrill. 1995 Dan Merrill, LCB Music ASCAP 4. Come Up and Find Me by Possumhaw. 2007 Colby Creham 5. Beautiful World by Eliza Gilkyson. 2008 GilkySongs BMI, Red House Records…

Comedian Lauren Verge

Lauren Verge is one of three local comedians interviewed for an April issue feature titled "Live at the Red Arrow Diner." Host Nancy Robbins sat down with Verge, Jon Rineman and Jimmy Dunn to talk about the ins and outs of the comedy business, tales from the road and much more. The story will be posted to the "People" tab…

Spring cleaning in Frost Heaves

“Fred Marple talks about spring cleaning in Frost Heaves, the most under-appreciated town in New Hampshire, and an award that’s got the whole town talking. Any time you can get a bunch of Yankees talking, it must be big news. Visit http://frostheaves.com for more silliness.”