Valentine’s Day Dance Manchester. Dance the night away to the tunes of the Compaq Big Band at its annual Valentine’s Day Dance. The band plays from 8 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Swing lessons will take place from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Tickets are…
Here are Ten Top Ten Lists Equaling 100 N.H. Milestones on the Road from 1999 to NowIt was ten years ago this month when we decided the Granite State — with its balkanized economic districts and rooster-proud cities and towns…
Orchids in the deep of January- a salve for the winter-weary soul. They're beautiful any time, of course, and many of us would love to have them in our homes. Too often, though, the flowers quickly wither and drop, never…
Thank you for sending me an image of your bow back Windsor chair, which dates to the early 19th century. Windsor chairs were named after a chair custom-made in the 18th century for the Duke of Windsor. This chair design,…
New Hampshire's Interstate arteries pulse with development, money-bearing tourists from away and commuters. But despite some spectacular views, many folks never realize the beauty that lurks along the smaller veins that take us away from the big black and the history…
You could consider the Zarlis custom home builders. It all started with a typical birdhouse for a wren 10 years ago. Within months the Moultonborough couple were completing elaborate mansions for birds. Actually, Linda admits that most of the constructions…
A Feng Shui consultant says what you wear can change your life Andréa Dupont used to be Penny Ackerman. Ackerman had red hair, lived in Pelham and wasn't all that happy. Eight years ago, Ackerman became Andréa Dupont (her middle…
With so many attractions, historical houses and local museums closed up tight for the season, northern New Hampshire seems entirely devoted to skiing and other snow and ice sports. But without leaves on the trees, views open up, and they…
For 25 years Stacey Kimberley Rogers owned a tuxedo shop, but all the while she knew someday she'd work with dogs, turning her 18 years of volunteering for the N.H.S.P.C.A. in Stratham into a profession. Two years ago she and…
The air is crisp and the frozen landscape shimmers in the light. A flick of the wrist is all it takes to be an easy rider in winter, exploring the state's thousands of miles of snowmobile trails. Snowmobilers are a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Brian Mitchell starts dragging the strings of Christmas lights out of storage — the attic, the basement, multiple closets and an 8’ x 10’ shed — sometime in October. Then come the waving Santas, the plastic light-up figures, the blow…
As a writer, words are my tools but also, sometimes, my weakness. For instance, I tend to describe people whom I like or admire as “characters.” I think the term suggests they play fascinating roles in life, but sometimes I’ve…
What better way to soothe our sorry souls than with a hot bowl of soup? A nourishing bowl of steaming vegetables in a full-bodied broth warms the hands and the heart, too. Soup making itself is therapeutic - chopping vegetables…
When a book has 66 pages of footnotes to document the research contained therein, you know you can look forward (or not) to a wide-ranging examination of a topic. Indeed, that’s what you get with Jim Rubens’ new book, “OverSuccess:…
His theatrical parents own Ballard's Novelty and Party store in Concord, so he grew up surrounded by costumes and larger-than-life characters. Naturally he found his way onto the stage, mostly for local musical theatre companies. But his most recent performance…
Cringing whenever my Supercuts stylist asks if I want mousse or hair gel, I will never be confused with a metrosexual. So needless to say, I was shocked by how eager I was to charge into Kim's Spa & Nails…
In these cold winter months there’s still plenty to do outside — skiing, skating, snowshoeing — the list goes on and on. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to stay inside where it’s cozy, dry and warm, safe from freezing winds and…
December 25, New Castle. Festive Christmas Dinner in the beautiful Wentworth and grand dining rooms is served from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., or enjoy the festive Christmas brunch in the Wentworth Dining Room, served from 11 a.m. to 5…
January 9, Concord. It started as the 1984 hit movie starring Kevin Bacon, moved to Broadway in 1999 and now it’s coming to the stage in New Hampshire. The show’s classic 80s hits include “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Almost…
December 31, Wolfeboro. First Night is a community-wide alcohol-free celebration of the performing arts that began in Boston in 1976 and now takes place in over 200 cities in the U.S., Canada and other nations. This year’s theme, “Starry, Starry…
This 12th annual self-guided tour goes from inn to inn in the White Mountain region. Along the way you can taste holiday cookies and candies, see gingerbread displays, find recipes, collector’s ornaments and enter to win a free overnight getaway.…
Wally Lamb will appear as part of the Writers on a New England Stage Series. After a nine year hiatus, this bestselling author has published his third work of fiction, “The Hour I First Believed.” As part of The Writers…
Thank you for sending me images of your pair of portraits. The journey of researching your paintings has certainly been an interesting one! I had initially hoped to obtain from you additional images or clarification of the writing on the…
Jeff Balashak of Manchester had an early passion for woodworking. At a certain point in his high school training he began showing his shop instructors how to shape wood. His class projects of reproduction furniture nicely populated his parents' living…
A Guide to Downtown Keene
What once was shocking is now out in the open, though the subject still raises a few eyebrows. Romance in late life does exist. Statistics are hard to come by, but based on my acquaintance with older people around the…
December is a good month to mosey among New Hampshire's small towns, keeping a sharp eye out for church holiday fairs and bazaars, which often include home-cooked lunches and church suppers. Begin in Rochester, following Route 11 to Farmington. If…
Classical guitarist Andrés Segovia was performing on TV and Ed Gerhard knew, even though he was just 10 years old at the time, that it was a life-changing moment. "There was something about the sound of it," he says. At…
Call it cross-country skiing, ski touring or Nordic skiing — whatever the name, the skiing remains the same. Cross-country skiing is the healthy and affordable alternative to downhill skiing."Cross-country skiing can provide wonderful opportunities for kids and their families to…
Need a good reason to spot the newt? This month's lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a hand-poured soy scented candle, bath gel, body lotion, bath salts and a bar of soap in a basket from Nutfield Candle of…
I'm surprised how much cream differs from county to county and state to state, even country to country. In some parts of New England it's hard to find cream that hasn't been ultra-pasteurized or doesn't have additives. Real heavy cream…
One December, way back when I was still trying to figure out what to do with myself, a friend who worked at a local radio station told me they were looking for a new late shift D.J. Now, I've got…
Cotton in the downtown Manchester mill district has become an institution. It's the place to go for a good martini and the comfort of meat loaf and mashed potatoes in an trendy/retro setting. Even the New York Times and Bon…
It seems that the world is changing around us this autumn. I know that some of my feistier friends have been hoping for big social and political changes - for a revolution of some sort - to get us on…
The characters described in Richard Holmes’s “Nutfield Rambles: Stories from the History of Derry, Londonderry, & Windham, New Hampshire” [Peter E. Randall Publisher, $22] range from devils and murderers to maids, drunks and prohibitionists. But the central strand of this…
She's on the contents page for the November 3rd issue of People, the one with Madonna on the cover. Her photo, larger than one of Jennifer Aniston on the same page, features her standing beside Fergie (the horse, not the…
As the temperature drops, the wind picks up, the windows frost and the woodstove nibbles the edges of the woodpile, I recall last winter. A doozy. Snowiest December ever. Which would have been fine - nobody likes a brown Christmas…
Holiday house tours are a great way to get new ideas for your own seasonal decorating. Thankfully, each year there are a host of homes to tour, with the money raised going to worthy charities. Decking out your home for…
One thing's for sure: teeth aren't just for eating anymore. Through cosmetic dentistry, consumers today have a dizzying array of tooth-enhancing options that promise to create a smile filled to the brim with perfect-looking pearly whites. While traditional dental care…
"I love the holiday season and, while New Hampshire offers the quintessential 'White Christmas' experience, it can still be hard to achieve all that the Christmas carols promise. I've lived in Concord all of my life and find that simplifying…
Called the best Irish Folk band in the world, the Makem and Spain brothers return to the beautiful Rochester Opera House. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 and $16 seniors and students. Visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call (603)…
