Arts & Shopping

Video: Going Goth

The at-first scary store that the little town of Marlborough grew to like - and even shop at.At 17, Malaise Lindenfeld moved from her native Venezuela to New York City and entered into a rising fashion culture. "I was considered…

Local Halloween Must Haves

We've got Halloween covered - from candy to costumes.1. Professional Face PaintSo you've got the perfect costume, why not make your Halloween outfit complete with amazing face paint? Merrimack artist Karol DiPietro can be found at events all over the…

Historic Opportunities

Our Top 10 neighborhoods where History and community combine."I think what makes New Hampshire special is that many of our villages are still intact, with the same architectural features they've had for 100 or 200 years," says Nadine Peterson, preservation…

Breaking Through

Rock stars often wear their hometowns as a badges of honor. Everybody knows that Bruce Springsteen hails from Asbury Park, New Jersey; the Beatles came from Liverpool, not London; and Athens, Georgia, might just be another sleepy college town if…

"In Between" Dimensions

An influential visual artist makes a N.H. connection.If you're an aficionado of the visual arts, you'll enjoy "Frank Stella: Irregular Polygons, 1965-66" [University Press of New England, $45]. It is an academic book, edited by Brian Kennedy, but it's accessible…

Souvenirs of an Age

A popular 19th-century way of remembering.Thank you for sending me images of your souvenir spoons. They are terrific pieces that tell an interesting story. I have always been fascinated with souvenir spoons and remember helping my grandmother polish hers when…

Shopping in North Conway

Featured Shop – It's my Girlfriend's Consignment BoutiqueIt's My Girlfriend'sWant a real-life guilt trip? You'll find just that at It's my Girlfriend's Consignment Boutique, 2757 White Mountain Hwy. Prices here are so low you'll think you've robbed owner Alice Spears.…

The Little Giant

An inspiring tale of a man, his dog and their quest.He might be small, but Atticus has a mighty spirit - one that helped him climb nearly 200 of New Hampshire's tallest mountains in the winter (!), survive a brutal…

Recycled for Retail

Featured Shop - In-Home, ExeterDeep breath. In-Home, 177 Water St., is about to change the way you look at "old" items forever. Drop anchor for at least an hour and browse this scrumptious home décor store and more. Owner Anna…

Designs for Living

Getting your options covered in ink.Striking Polynesian design is the hallmark of tattoo artist Trevor Marshall.Born in New Zealand, he was influenced by imagery of the native people, a melting pot of Polynesian races.As a former civil engineering draftsman he…