Archives: January 2015

Simply Great

Just as 2014 was coming to a close, NH’s theatre family lost a dear friend named Kevin Riley. He was a friend of mine too. Not a close one, but a guy I was glad to know. I never heard him speak an unkind word about anyone — and in the ego-driven world of theatre, that’s rare.

Q&A with Surprise Speaker Shawn Jasper

In New Hampshire politics, surprises happen all the time.

In December one of the biggest surprises in years occurred when the state’s House of Representatives picked 11-term Hudson Republican Shawn Jasper to be that body’s leader.

Chef James Haller Reflects on the Blue Strawbery

The Portsmouth food scene today is well respected, but credit for its first bright light belongs to Chef James Haller and the Blue Strawbery

The Portsmouth food scene today is well respected, but credit for its first bright light belongs to Chef James Haller and the Blue Strawbery.

Chocolate Madness Tasting at Zorvino Vineyards

On Feb. 5 Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown will host a wine tasting and food pairing that features a touch of chocolate in every dish.

On Feb. 5 Zorvino Vineyards in Sandown will host a wine tasting and food pairing that features a touch of chocolate in every dish.

Arts in the North Country

Head north and you expect to leave culture behind, but art is all about surprises.

Head up north and you might expect wilderness and solitude in lieu of culture and community. However, when you emerge north of the Notch, you may be surprised to find a thriving, exciting and vibrant art scene that calls Littleton and the surrounding area its home.

Winter Fun on the Lakes

Hard to call it a lake when it’s more like a huge white parking lot, but for those in the know, winter is the “secret season” on and around Winnipesaukee.

Our iconic summer destinations — the Lakes Region and Lake Winnipesaukee in particular — don’t just sit dormant during the winter, waiting silently for ice out to come alive once again. For those in the know, there’s much fun to be had on these frozen expanses.