Visiting Personal Demons
J.W. Ocker, New Hampshire’s preeminent travel writer of the strange and the unexplained, approaches his subjects, no matter how grim, with an insatiable curiosity. What happens when his own life gets dark?
Author: Caleb Jagoda
Extraterrestrials in Exeter
The history (and humans) behind the Exeter UFO Festival
Cubicle Concerts: Bobbo Byrnes
The acoustic troubadour and world traveler talks creating for the sake of creating and performs three songs.
Pollinating Community: Milford’s Wildflower Festival
The day-long arts market and concert aims to galvanize community and build thriving green spaces.
A Trip to Wolfeboro’s Pavilion
Under the new ownership of former “Top Chef” contestant Chris Viaud, Pavilion offers an approachable, charming take on farm-to-table fine dining.
Best Farmstands in NH
Here are our reader-favorite spots to pick up locally-grown produce in the Granite State.
Trust the Process: Artist Sarah Mundy
The Portsmouth sculptor and high school art teacher discusses "Dune," allowing yourself to be creative and her ceramic figure sculpture, "The Seer."
Power of the Pod: NHPR’s Bear Brook
NHPR’s Jason Moon reflects on the success and second season of his critically-acclaimed “Bear Brook” podcast.
Cubicle Concerts: Bad Lab
The Seacoast-area hip-hop band performs three songs and discusses looking fresh like Mary J. Blige, yelling in people's faces and the importance of stage presence.
Party Preview: 2023 Best of NH Event
The 22nd annual event looks to celebrate the state's best and brightest at Lee's Flag Hill Distillery and Winery.
Cubicle Concerts: Modern Fools
The Keene cosmic country band discusses the wild lore of Gram Parsons and performs three songs from their latest album, "Strange Offering."
Portsmouth’s Chowder Festival Summer Kick-Off Returns on June 3
The 36th annual event is back after a three-year hiatus.
Where to Find the Best Breakfast in NH
Here are our reader-favorite spots to eat the most important meal of the day — from pancakes and waffles to eggs and bacon and everything in between.
Meet the Brewer: Wildbloom Beer’s Devin Bush
Bush discusses the variety of the beer industry, investing in your community and the joy of shotgunning cheap brews while playing Wiffle ball.
Best Brewpubs in NH
Here are our reader-favorite spots to grab a beer and a bite from a local brewpub.
Taco Tour Manchester Returns for 2023
The beloved annual event features more than 90 restaurants serving $3 tacos on Manchester's Elm Street.
The Best Events Happening in May
This month brings a variety of events, from craft fairs to concerts to festivals.
Trust the Process: Artist Emily Roy
The Plymouth State University junior discusses the sustainable wonder of her mushroom-shaped terrariums.
Littleton Locale Heroes: Veronica Francis & Karen Keazirian
“You can worry about tomorrow and you can feel bad about the past, but to play that glad game, it forces you to think about the moment right now — and, right now, it’s really windy and cold outside, but the sun is shining.”
Nashua Locale Hero: Richard Lannan
Nashua Center for the Arts (NCA), located at 201 Main Street, opened its doors, thanks in large part to a vibrant coterie of community members who’ve been pushing for nearly six years to turn the once-far-off dream into a reality.
Best Places for Live Music on the Seacoast
I’m a pretty big advocate for live music and heartily enjoy watching local bands perform their tunes.
Celebrate the Outdoors with Discover WILD NH Day
The annual event, hosted by New Hampshire Fish and Game, looks to offer educational and interactive fun in its 33rd year.
Cubicle Concerts: Five Feet
The Manchester indie rock band plays three of their gentle, ethereal songs and discusses how music can be both hushed and expansive in the same breath.
Meet the Brewer: Twin Barns Brewing Co.’s Randy Booth
Twin Barns' Randy Booth talks the innate intricacy of a good lager, the wonders of a spicy bloody mary and his winding career path to becoming a household name in the Granite State beer scene.
The Best Events Happening in March
This month brings a variety of events, from sugar shack visits to Saint Patrick's Day marathons to festivals.
Cubicle Concerts: CATWOLF
The Conway-based “sweet n’ heavy” soulful rock group talks Bo Diddley, playful collaboration and making covers their own.
Fun with a Cause: On Tap for CASA
Raise money and let those competitive juices flow at this non-profit's day-long barroom marathon.
Love Me Tenders: A Chicken Tender Crawl Through Manchester
Wicked Joyful’s Nick Lavallee guides New Hampshire Magazine through a five-stop crawl of Manchester, the chicken tender capital of the world.
Art-Inspired Home Décor
Adorn your living space with handwrought pieces from Granite State artisans.
Trust the Process: Artist Sarah Turmel
The doggedly-devoted young artist discusses her winding path through the Northeast and making art for the right reasons.
SleepOut 2023 Looks to Raise Funds and Awareness for Youth Homelessness
Waypoint's ninth-annual outdoor sleeping event unites Granite Staters in solidarity with the adolescent homeless population.
The Best Events Happening in February
This month brings a variety of events, from a chocolate festival to snowshoeing to road races and more.
Cubicle Concerts: Watson Park
The four-piece indie/dad-rock band from Merrimack discuss the cathartic, sometimes painful nature of making music, getting COVID from King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and unabashedly loving The Beatles.
Ice Fest 2023 Celebrates Ten Years at New England’s Tap House Grille
The three-day-long winter-carnival-themed event features a curling rink, interactive ice displays and a whole fleet of food trucks at Oscar Barn Wedding Venue in Hooksett.
The Best Events Happening in January
This month brings a variety of events, from ice castles to snowshoeing to a chance to see one last magical Christmas light display that will blow your own away.
Nick Lavallee Wants to Crown Manchester “The Chicken Tender Capital of the World”
Through his impassioned side-project Wicked Joyful, the former stand-up comedian aims to make his hometown known for its signature dish.
North Woodstock’s Ice Castles Set for Upcoming Season
From a Mystic Forest Night Walk to their brand-new Polar Pub, Ice Castles looks to light up your winter.
On Exhibit: Museums in the Granite State
Action figures, Picasso and the many unexpected wonders found in galleries across New Hampshire.
A Beef Apart: Kelly’s Roast Beef Expands into New Hampshire
Assistant editor Caleb Jagoda attends a ribbon cutting ceremony at the beloved North Shore regional chain's first non-Massachusetts location in Salem.
Local New Year’s Eve Events
No matter what you're looking to do in the final moments of 2022, we’ve got you covered with fun events and activities to bid the year adieu.
New Hampshire Winter Survival Guide
Reimagine “fun in the sun” with us. This winter we’re trading warm, breezy beaches for snow-dusted walking trails — and it’s going to be a blast.
Trust the Process: Artist Julian Armijos
Newmarket's Julian Armijos discusses working with charcoal and why getting bored is an integral part of the creative process.
Meet the Brewer: Back Hill Beer Co.’s Peter LaPlante
Back Hill's Peter LaPlante talks brewing in a renovated mill building, shunning beer snobs and the crucial combination of hot wings and pilsners.
Freshen up Your Thanksgiving Dinner with Thai Turkey Stir Fry
Try this Thai-inspired turkey stir fry to shake up your classic Thanksgiving dinner, courtesy Littleton restaurant owner Emshika Alberini.
The Best Holiday Events Happening in 2022
November and December bring a variety of events, from holiday craft fairs to a chocolate tour to the chance to see a magical Christmas light display that will blow you away.
Get Into the Holiday Spirit With the Gingerbread House Festival
“You’ve seen what we can do with wood — now imagine what we can do with gingerbread!”
How To Source a Local Thanksgiving
Once upon a time people created a Thanksgiving table from what they raised — if you don't happen to live on a farm, no worries. Here's a list of resources for sourcing a local dinner.
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