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As I write this column, two events are occurring: The Danish Parliament has just passed a law requiring all refugees arriving there to hand over money and valuables above a certain low financial threshold. At the same time, I am flying from Rome to Boston with no more hassle than to show my passport and declare I’m not bringing back more than $800 of goods.

But there are two huge differences between these events: I am flying home from a foreign country at a time and on conditions entirely of my own choice. The refugees arriving in Denmark — or any other country for that matter — are fleeing for their safety or even their lives.

I cannot but imagine what it would mean to be forced to leave my home on a moment’s notice and go, perhaps on foot, to another country hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away. What of all that is precious would I grab to carry? How much would be left behind, and to what fate? How would I care for my loved ones and for myself? Where would we go?

Whom could we trust, and at what cost?

As I ask these questions, the flight attendant passes by and asks if I would like more coffee. But what of those traveling through a European winter with only the clothes they are wearing? How much more to them would a hot drink mean than to me?

As with news stories of some duration, viewers soon become inured to a reality that initially might have struck them as tragic. The coverage goes on and on and we become accustomed to it, each time having a little less empathy for the horrifying suffering of these people.

With fresh insight a passage from Genesis comes to mind: “The Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.’” (Gen 12:1).

How disruptive and heartbreaking it must have been for Abram and his family to pack up their belongings, bid farewell to kin, and set out from the land of their ancestors. At least they had divine guidance.

But what of those on the refugee trail today?

How do we, in the land in which they arrive, treat them? Do we comfort and aid them as we would hope to be comforted and aided?

Yes, these new arrivals are different, with different languages, different dress, different customs and different needs. But ultimately they are as we would be in such circumstances: tired, unsure, frightened, worried and fearful.

Here in New Hampshire, the “wave of refugees” is hardly a bump on the water’s surface.

Surely our very human sense of empathy — literally “the sense of feeling with” — will bring out our best. After all, back far enough, our forbearers were strangers too in a strange land. Now it’s our turn.

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ON THE COVER 12 HAUTE HEELS The Currier Museum of Art is hosting the “Killer Heels” exhibition. The Hippo found out what it’s all about, why it’s not just for women and how Manchester has a rich history in shoes.

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NEWS & NOTES 4 Q&A with John Kasich; a Rebellion event; Primary Update; PLUS News in Brief.

8 Q&A 9 QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX 10 SPORTS THIS WEEK 18 THE ARTS: 20 THEATER Musical of Musicals.

22 ART Manchester furniture maker on Ellen’s Design Challenge.

24 CLASSICAL Listings for events around town.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE: 27 KIDDIE POOL Family fun events this weekend.

28 GARDENING GUY Henry Homeyer offers advice on your outdoors.

29 TREASURE HUNT There’s gold in your attic.

32 CAR TALK Automotive advice.

CAREERS: 34 ON THE JOB What it’s like to be a...

FOOD: 36 VALENTINE’S DAY DINNERS Downton Abbey tea; cookbook groups; In the Kitchen; Weekly Dish; Wine; From the Pantry.

POP CULTURE: 48 REVIEWS CDs, books, TV and more. Amy Diaz votes for Kung Fu Panda 3 and Jane Got a Gun. NITE: 58 BANDS, CLUBS, NIGHTLIFE Last Waltz; Nightlife, music & comedy listings and more.

60 ROCK AND ROLL CROSSWORD A puzzle for the music-lover.

62 MUSIC THIS WEEK Live music at your favorite bars and restaurants.

ODDS & ENDS: 68 CROSSWORD 69 SIGNS OF LIFE 69 SUDOKU 70 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 70 THIS MODERN WORLD

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NEWS & NOTES Medicaid expansion

At the first hearing on a bill that would continue Medicaid expansion past its Dec. 31 sunset date, Republican lawmakers, who sponsored the bills, presented their plan. The AP reported that some of the details of the bill discussed at the Jan. 27 hearing included work requirements and no increased taxes for residents to pay for the state’s share of the cost. That cost is estimated to be $25 million in 2018, after the federal government’s contribution decreases to 94 percent. It goes from 100 percent to 95 percent in 2017. Republican leaders want to pay for the program by relying on an insurance premium tax and voluntary contributions of $37 million over two years from insurance companies and hospitals. The New Hampshire Hospital Association supports the plan. The bill would set another expiration date at the end of 2018.

GMO bill

A hearing on a bill that would require labeling of genetically modified foods drew a packed house, the Concord Monitor reported. The label would say “Produced with Genetic Engineering or Partially Produced with Genetic Engineering.”

There have been similar bills in the Statehouse in the past. More than 40 speakers gave testimony at the hearing. Most spoke in support of the regulation, but some farmers said it would hurt their business and not accomplish anything useful.

Drug deaths

The latest information about drug-related deaths from the New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s office — which has begun sending bi-weekly updates to news outlets — shows the total tally for 2015 just shy of 400 with 36 cases still pending. Of the 399 deaths that were drugrelated last year, 151 were caused by fentanyl alone. Only 31 were caused by heroin alone, lending further evidence that the drug crisis is largely a fentanyl crisis, at least when it comes to fatal nature of the substances.

Cooked books?

The members of the Manchester school board are scratching their heads over a change in test scores that many believe may have been altered to inflate performance numbers. The Union Leader reported many believe the discrepancy between initial November numbers and higher scores presented more recently has not been accounted for accurately by Superintendent Debra Livingston, who claimed that the initial numbers included “zero” scores for those students who did not take the Smarter Balanced Assessment tests and that new numbers reflect the averages without the zeros. However, state officials at the Department of Education say the initial scores did not include zeros.

campaign coffers and faces the challenge of re-establishing credibility among voters. Guinta’s longtime Democratic opponent Carol Shea-Porter is running again, Democratic newcomer Shawn O’Connor is also running, and Republican Dan Innis will face Guinta in the primary.

Zika virus prep

Gov. Maggie Hassan is working with public health and emergency management officials to prepare New Hampshire for the Zika virus. According to a press release from Hassan’s office, the species of mosquitoes that carry the virus don’t live in the Granite State, but the first reported case of an infected patient in Massachusetts was recently identified. There is no known treatment or vaccine for the virus, which is not deadly but Vet whistleblower A New Hampshire man was might be linked to birth defects instrumental in revealing what in pregnant women. he characterized as lavish spending by the Wounded Warrior New drug court?

Project, a charity and veterPreparations are under way ans service organization. CBS to launch a new drug court in News reported Granite Stater Merrimack County, the ConErick Millette was hired by the cord Monitor reported. A federal group as a public speaker but training grant was approved in quit after two years, claiming December. The program, like the WWP was exploiting veteran other drug courts, would divert hardships to make money. CBS certain addicts from prison to found more than 40 other former offer community treatment, freemployees who corroborated quent drug testing and meetings Millette’s claims that the group with counselors. Six other counfunded extravagant hotel parties ties have started drug courts in and racked up huge restaurant New Hampshire, and lawmakers and bar tabs. Spending on con- are expected to take up a bill this ferences and meetings jumped session that would allocate $2.5 from $1.7 million in 2010 to million in state funds to help $26 million in 2014. Watchdog county drug courts pay for sergroup Charity Navigator put the WWP on their watch list following the initial report.

Guinta running

Incumbent 1st District Congressman Frank Guinta, embattled by a campaign finance scandal, says he’s paid back the $355,000 personal loan he received from his parents in 2010, as he was ordered to do by the Federal Election Commission last spring. The Union Leader reported Guinta says he’s planning on running for reelection this year. After paying the money back, he’s got a little more than $12,000 cash on hand in his

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THE STATE MOTTO

Voters in Derry moved an $81.8 million school district budget forward. The Union Leader reported two amendments to cut the budget further were rejected during a recent school deliberative session.

Two articles out of 27 placed on the ballot by Candia voters at a deliberative session deal with mosquitos. The Union Leader reported both articles allocate funds for mosquito control,CONCORD but many were concerned that voters would see them as competing alternatives.

All warrant articles in Hooksett Auburn sped toward the ballot during a 45-minutelong deliberative session.

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vices. Proponents of drug courts 77. The Concord Monitor reportsay they are cheaper than incar- ed Gross, a longtime Democratic ceration and reduces recidivism. activist and lawyer, worked at the Sulloway & Hollis firm for more than 50 years. He was a graduate Martin Gross Leaders from across New of Harvard College and Harvard Hampshire lent their condo- Law School. While most public lences to the Gross family and comments came from Democratshared remembrances of former ic leaders, Republicans such as Concord Mayor Martin Gross, Sen. Kelly Ayotte and state Senwho died of a stroke while trav- ate President Chuck Morse also eling in Antarctica at the age of shared their condolences.

A bill that would have given New Hampshire motorists an option to change their license plate from the standard “Live Free or Die” inscribed on the top was rejected by the House on Jan. 27. The AP reported the bill would have given drivers an option between the current plates and plates with the word “Scenic” inscribed, which is a retro nod to New Hampshire plates that existed decades ago. Live Free or Die became the state motto in 1945 and was stripped from a 1809 toast made by Gen. John Stark to his comrades in arms.

CONCORD COURTHOUSE

A courthouse in Concord had to be evacuated due to a water main break on Jan. 28 at about 7:30 a.m. The Concord Monitor reported the Merrimack County Superior Court was shut down for the day, along with the block around Court Street. The pavement above the 6-inch main was cracked by the bursting water. Officials speculated the fluctuating temperature of the previous several days caused the line to break. Water was shut off to 17 surrounding addresses, and crews dug up the street to begin repairs, which concluded later that evening.

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Candidate Q & A

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Iowa Caucus results As the votes were coming in for the Iowa Caucus, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley dropped from the race, leaving the Democratic race in a dead heat. Hillary Clinton officially won with 49.9 percent of the vote while Bernie Sanders had 49.6 percent.

Ted Cruz edged Donald Trump early in the polling with 27.6 percent to Trump’s 24.3 percent. Marco Rubio was a close third with 23.1 percent.

The New Hampshire Primary on Feb. 9 is the next step for presidential candidates.

Polling will start no later than 11 a.m. and end at 7 p.m. Check with your local community for polling locations.

Rogue Dem debate?

Politicos were stunned when the Union Leader and MSNBC announced a previously unscheduled Democratic debate to take place in New Hampshire. The Democratic National Committee had originally said it would not sanction any additional debates, but the rogue debate (which will be hosted at the University of New Hampshire in Durham) and negotiations for three more debates have forced DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz to cave. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have agreed to participate in all the new debates including the first in New Hampshire on Feb. 4.

GOP debate sans Trump The Jan. 29 Republican debate on Fox News attracted only 12.5 million viewers.

Reuters reported that it was the secondsmallest audience for a GOP debate out of the seven televised debates so far. However, it was still the second-largest audience for the network overall and Fox News said it was the most-watched program on TV that night. Billionaire Donald Trump bowed out of the debate because Fox anchor Megyn Kelly was moderator.

Pataki backs Rubio Former New York Gov. George Pataki endorsed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio for president. The Union Leader reported Pataki cited Rubio’s detailed policy proposals especially on national security as the reason for his endorsement. Pataki suspended his own presidential bid in late December after a consistently weak showing in the polls.

Trump tattoos A New Hampshire tattoo artist in Seabrook has been offering free tattoos to show support for Donald Trump, NH1 reported. Since the initial report, Bob Holmes, the owner of Clay Dragon Tattoo, told NH1 that all three of his shops are booked up for the next two weeks.

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Republican John Kasich John Kasich is the current governor of Ohio, serving a second consecutive term. He was a member of the House from 1983 to 2001. During his last six years in Congress, he was the chairman of the House Budget Committee. He spoke to the Hippo at the Courtyard Marriott in Manchester on Jan. 4.

What are the issues you’ve heard New Hampshire residents bring up the most?

I think they think the system doesn’t work for them. I think they’re skeptical. …

They think that rich, powerful special interests call the tune.

Do you have a specific way to address that problem?

Yeah, they don’t … call the tune with me — the special interests, the rich and the powerful, they don’t.

Would you institute any reforms or changes to change the system?

At any level you have to be careful that you’re looking at problems and solving them and you’re not playing politics or in the business of catering to somebody to avoid solving a problem. … The other thing that I think is important is people have to realize that when you get knocked down, you have to get back up again. Grit and determination is a really big part of life. That’s how you have success. Even though you think that somebody’s taking advantage of you, get up, fight for yourself.

You’re going to have success if you’re willing to stand up, fight and not take no or a setback as the final word.

The L.A. Times recently put you in the same category as Jeb Bush and Chris Christie: serious, pragmatic establishment candidates trying to provide an answer to Donald Trump. How do you differ from Bush and Christie?

It’s my record, I would say. First of all, I have foreign policy experience, which neither of them have. And secondly, Bush was governor years ago, and when you look at Ohio compared to New Jersey, it’s like day and night. We’re growing jobs, our credit is strong, our pensions are strong and we’re structurally balanced. You don’t find that over there.

Can you elaborate on your foreign policy experience?

Yeah, I served on the defense committee for 18 years. And, after the 9/11 attacks, I was called into the Pentagon by the secretary of defense to hear what the problems were and the challenges were. Then I spent a number of years leading people into the

Pentagon to solve some of their technical problems. … When I went to Congress, they didn’t even have a seat on the defense committee and I couldn’t get a seat on any other committee, so Tip O’Neill actually made extra seats on the committee at the request of the Republicans.

into local communities. I don’t study everybody else’s record, to tell you the truth. I don’t see everything they’re saying. I just want their records to be realistic.

What do you see as the greatest national security threat the country’s facing right now?

Well, radical jihad, but what’s really the most concerning, evolving over time, is their ability to get their hands on weapons of mass destruction — a non-state group — is really what I’m concerned about. If you know that a country has it, they want to survive too, in most cases. But, it’s a group that has no country, has no uniform, what I’m worried about with them, whether I’m president or not, for my daughter’s future, is their ability to get their hands on very powerful weapons to do us JOHN KASICH really serious, serious damage.

You’re in the middle of the polls, but you struggle with net favorability. According to the UNH Survey Center, you dropped from 21 points in September to 1 point in December. Do you have any theories about that?

Well, [more recently] we have polls showing my favorability going up significantly, so I don’t know how to respond to that. … First of all, I was really pretty unknown here for a very, very long time. So, I suppose when you’re known by fewer, then the situation can be people can latch on one way or another. But, now that I’m known by What’s something odd about running more, our favorability has risen in the last for president that you think most people don’t realize? poll. I was one point out of second place.

I would say what’s interesting about it is How do you plan on gaining momentum it’s very demanding physically. What you in the weeks leading up to the primary? see is, over time, you adapt to it. It’s like I think we have momentum now. Maybe running a mile. You don’t start off by runnot great momentum, but I don’t know who ning a mile … or a 5K or something. You run really does. I leave that to John Sununu and the first mile, then your body just adjusts. the New Hampshire team. We have the best … You’re in planes, you’re out of planes, ground game. We have people going, we you’re making speeches. For me, speeches have so many volunteers now. It’s going to are very draining. When I speak, most of the create … the single best ground game I think time, unless they yell at me for being short, the state has ever seen, to be honest with you. I pour everything out on the floor. So, it can Because we have very smart people who are be tiring, but you adjust to it. working with the very smart people here. ... I Did you see the new Star Wars movie? think it’s about solid block and tackle, that’s I did not. I don’t have time to go to what I think it is. I think ground games work and I think they make a huge difference in movies now. But my daughter and I, over Christmas, watched Star Wars VI. And the outcome of an election.

I told her just to keep her calendar open: With which Republican candidate are “Don’t be going with anybody else to see the new Star Wars movie. I’m going to take you furthest apart on policy or ideology?

My record is of conservatism. Cutting you, you’ve just got to be patient with me taxes, school choice, balancing budgets, until I have some time.” But it won’t be transferring power, when I was in Wash- before the New Hampshire primary. ington balancing the budget, capital gains — Ryan Lessard cuts, welfare reform, shifting power out of This interview was edited and condensed.

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Advocates for getting big money out of politics are hosting a convention to punctuate the end of the New Hampshire primary season.

The We The People Convention will take place in a heated 500-person-capacity tent in Veterans Park in Manchester. It starts on Friday, Feb. 5, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 7.

Open Democracy executive director Daniel Weeks says this event will be the culmination of months of bird-dogging advocacy work.

“This is our kind of closing statement for the presidential primary,” Weeks said.

He says his organization and the New Hampshire Rebellion, which he also heads, have logged a combined 30,000 miles of protest walking and his army of volunteers has asked every presidential candidate how they would get big money out of politics approximately 200 times overall.

While several pro-reform celebrities will be there, such as Ben Cohen, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, and Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig, Weeks says he expects presidential candidates to participate as well.

“We are expecting the candidates to attend. At least a number of them should be there,” Weeks said. “We’ve received interest from eight of the Republican candidates

and all three of the Democrats.”

He said the candidates will be invited to speak and give their respective plans on how to fix what advocates see as the effective corruption of America’s democracy.

The event will kick off at noon on Friday and will feature conservative speakers and Republican candidates. The following day will be dedicated to progressive speakers and Democratic candidates and Sunday will feature a mix of speakers. On Saturday, there will also be a march from the tent to Saint Anselm College ahead of the GOP debate taking place there.

“We want to send a statement from New Hampshire DANIEL WEEKS that this is a major issue, a top priority, for the 2016 election. We want what happens in New Hampshire to continue throughout the country as the election becomes a national one, so that candidates have to address this issue and really give substantive solutions,” Weeks said.

As Weeks first announced the event was taking place, NH Rebellion also released a scorecard ranking the presidential candidates on their publicly stated positions surrounding a host of issues related to money influencing politics. Democrat Bernie Sanders received the highest grade overall while Republican Donald Trump received the highest grade among the GOP candidates. New Hampshire Rebellion is a nonpartisan organization and will not be endorsing any particular candidate.

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Where did you grow up?

Ridgewood, New York. … It was a fabulous, bucolic [neighborhood] that was a part of Queens, which is one of the five boroughs here. I grew up in a very diverse neighborhood, went to a very small prep school here in New York and then went to New England College. I come from a family of politicians who were always involved How do you think New England College in public service. So, that was … ingrained compares to other higher ed institutions in the state? in our DNA, I would say.

I can just say that New England ColWhat was your focus in college? lege is doing all it can not only to increase Originally, my focus was in broadcast the diversity but to strengthen its student journalism, but I changed my major and body, and it’s growing. It’s growing at a graduated with a dual degree in communi- very good clip. Our administration, especially our president, is working very hard cations and international administration. to ensure that every student gets a quality What did you do after you graduated? education that they deserve.

I went to George Washington University What do you think the future looks like Law School in Washington, D.C., and graduated there in 1986. … I worked for a very for the school?

I think it looks bright. I think it looks good law firm [Wilson Elser] here in Manhattan, representing doctors and hospitals brighter than we ever could have imagined given the landscape in which we find in malpractice suits. ourselves. We have more alumni getting involved in the school. We’re attracting I hear you are also a singer.

Music has been a part of my fami- corporations and foundations to contribute ly for many, many generations. I was also to the school and we are strengthening our involved at theater at the college, so I sang academic piece. while I was there.

What advice do you have for college students today?

Five favorites This is going to sound very cliché, but try Favorite Book: The Bluest Eye by Toni to find your passion and follow it. It’s not Morrison all about money. It’s not all about prestige Favorite Movie: All About Eve or title.

It’s about what makes you happy.

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QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX Stolen art

A framed pencil drawing by 20th-century fashion illustrator George Stavrinos was stolen from the New Hampshire Institute of Art between late November and Dec. 12, according to police. The Union Leader reported that the Manchester police are now seeking the public’s help in locating the 14-by-18-inch drawing of a woman in a long coat. A member of the Stavrinos family first noticed the empty space on the wall where the illustration was hung as part of the ‘Enduring Vision of George Stavrinos’ exhibit at the NHIA. This is the first time a piece has been stolen from the collection.

QOL Score: -1 Comment: Stavrinos died in 1990 at age 42 and left behind a large collection of artwork.

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Granite Hammer In its seventh sweep of city drug dealers as part of Operation Granite Hammer, Manchester police, New Hampshire State Police and the Drug Enforcement Agency arrested 12 individuals and seized $22,000 in cash, several guns and $4,000 worth of drugs.

According to a press release, the SWAT raids took place on Jan. 28, starting in the early morning. Authorities found more than 85 grams of heroin and 18 oxycodone pills, along with amounts of cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, marijuana and several other prescription pills.

QOL Score: +1 Comment: One man was arrested for intent to distribute about 38 grams of counterfeit heroin.

No more graffiti The graffiti has finally been removed from the new sound barriers on I-293 near Exit 3. QOL has been trying to get them to do this for almost a year.

QOL Score: +5 Comment: Yay! Just in time for all the TV cameras.

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Staffing shortages While there’s been a lot of effort to address the opiate abuse epidemic in New Hampshire, much of the focus has been on increasing the number of treatment beds. But according to a recent NHPR report, the bigger issue is in staffing those programs. Addiction treatment counselors, according to those quoted in the article, are hard to find, especially as these agencies struggle to reward employees in a way that would encourage them to want to stay — namely, financially. Seeing suffering and early deaths takes a toll, said addiction counselor and Keene State teacher Melissa Chickering, and so does seeing poor funding and coordination from the state.

QOL Score: -1 Comment: There is hope; according to the story, more money is coming into the system, as New Hampshire just received a $150 million grant over five years from the federal Medicaid office. There’s also a small school loan repayment program for counselors in New Hampshire’s underserved regions.

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QOL score: 55 Net change: +4 QOL this week: 59 What’s affecting your Quality of Life here in New Hampshire? Let us know at news@hippopress.com.

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So here’s the 2016 lineup and rationale.

Team Surgeon – Ben Carson: After some of the nonsense I’ve heard from this guy, I think it’s a good idea to stick with the day job.

Manager – Jeb Bush: I like him copping to smoking pot when he was young and irresponsible. That’s more honest than “I did not inhale.” But him saying he “underestimated the level of anger” in this country shows what a bubble these guys live in. Especially when you consider brother G.W. had a lower popularity rating than Grady Little did here after the carnage erupted in Game 7, 2003. So with early poll numbers like Grady’s before his recent upward surge, he’s the manager of this circus.

Staff ace – Donald Trump: Nasty ’60s Dodgers hurler Don Drysdale didn’t use chin music to back someone off the plate. He just put a 95 mph heater in their ribs and if they didn’t like it, too bad. As Rosie O’Donnell, John McCain, Megyn Kelly and UL publisher Joe McQuaid can tell you, if you crowd the Donald, he’ll do that to you.

Catcher – John Kasich: You want a steady Eddie back there reliably calling pitches. And while the pitch called sometimes is a little conservative for my taste, he’s the rare conservative candidate who isn’t a blowhard, and that may help find common ground in today’s intractably partisan Congress.

2nd base – Rand Paul: With a few exceptions like Rogers Hornsby or Dustin Pedroia, second basemen are generally bur-

ied in the lineup, relegated to baseball’s version of the kids’ table at Thanksgiving.

Since he was sent to the kids’ table for a few debates, he’s a natural for this overlooked position.

Shortstop – Carly Fiorina: She got hired, then bounced as CEO at HP, then went for a bigger job by running for senator of California. After failing again, it somehow made sense to run for president. So she’s like one of those shortstops Theo kept bringing in who’d last one year, then go elsewhere.

3rd base – Bernie Sanders: Bernie’s spunky stance against powerful Wall Street interests is a political version of a third-sacker standing on the grass daring Dave Winfield to hit one of his vicious line drives by him.

But, while I admire his authenticity, he brings to mind Woody Allen in Annie Hall talking about the guy “drooling saliva and screaming about socialism.” Bernie, buddy, I’ve been a college professor and roughly 25 percent of my class didn’t belong there for reasons ranging from academic acuity to not knowing what else to do. And the notion of us paying for them is nuts. Want to make college more affordable? Instead of blaming the banks, I’d start with extravagant spending on campus.

Like the mountain of six-figure salaries at UNH, or Plymouth State spending $13 large on a beautiful hockey arena as the meter for student debt spins higher.

Left field – Hillary Clinton: She’s a political version of Barry Bonds — gifted and incredibly polarizing. I blame a lot of that on the blue state-red state nonsense. But when I look at her, I see someone dripping with ambition to be the first female president far more than someone interested in the mission.

Plus, 25 years of the Clintons is enough for me.

Center field – Chris Christie: Nobody thought Kirby Puckett could play center with his body, and he’s in the Hall. So we’ll put the UL’s guy with similar build in center, where maybe he’ll surprise us like Kirby.

Right Field – Marco Rubio: A proud

conservative has to play right field and the appalling Senate attendance record makes him a kindred spirit to J.D. Drew, where you wonder if he’ll show up to do his job, or have some lame excuse for why he can’t play.

Plus he’s like Hillary, dripping ambition for the prestige of the position more than actually doing the job.

1st base – Raphael Ted Cruz: Ted’s agenda screams far right side of the field and the casual relationship with the truth brings to mind Rafael Palmeiro wagging his finger at Congress during the PED hearings.

Plus he’s the first Canadian (born) looking to win a nationwide U.S. election since the Red Joey Votto was 2010 NL-MVP. Still he seems headed for Keith Hernandez’s fate on Seinfeld when he was trying do to Elaine Benes what the senator tried to do to us with his failed government shutdown, when she told Keith, “you may know something about getting to second base, but I’d check the thirdbase coach, because he’s not waving you in.”

DH – Donald Trump: I’m going pitcher/ DH with Donald because he’s a slugger and the ginormous ego gets the same reaction Reggie Jackson got for saying after joining the Yanks in 1977 he was “the straw that stirred the drink.” Everyone wanted Reggie to fail, like the GOP high command, PR wing Fox News and lamestream media yakkers wanted for Trump after his stunning rise, saying after each unconventional move, this is Trump’s crucial misstep, right before the polls went higher. Like local GOP gadfly Fergus Cullen (or is it Cullen Fergus, I can never remember) comically offering a new monthly excuse to explain away Trump’s durability.

But Reggie kept delivering big hits, culminating with sports’ greatest ever “up yours” to the critics, the titanic blast to center concluding a three-homer night as the Yanks won the Series in Game 6 vs L.A. Expect something similar from Trump on Feb. 9.

Email Dave Long at dlong@hippopress. com.

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West rolls on King’s wood Offensive Explosion of the Week: It came in West’s latest blow out win when they opened the game scoring a whopping 35 points in the first quarter — which was five fewer than Kingswood scored the entire night in the 94-40 demolition. The top scorer was Corey Descoteaux, who with 18 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds had a stat-sheet-filling ballgame, as Joe Simpson, Keenan Carob and Akok (squared) Akok chipped in 16, 15 and 14 respectively.

Sports 101: Name the only two candidates to run in a New Hampshire presidential primary who were once good enough professional athletes to play in their respective leagues’ All-Star game.

Best Game of the Week: It was the Central-Trinity clash won by the Green 58-54 that was in doubt to the final seconds thanks three clutch free throws by Jon Makori that helped Central hold after Trinity’s Connor Walsh scored twice in the final minutes. Walsh had a game-high 26 while Jaylen LeRoy led the Green with 21. The win moved Central to 6-1, while the Pioneers dropped to 4-5.

Nick of Tyme Award: To Memorial’s Emily Allen for burying two clutch free throws

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5 – goals from Logan Pacheco (3) and Stephen Langley (2) in the third period alone as Central exploded for 6 goals overall to turn a 1-1 tie into a 7-2 stroll over Londonderry.

7 – straight wins for your Manchester Monarchs after a 3-0 weekend in Orlando that started with a 3-0 shutout and continued with back-to-back shootout wins Friday and Sat-

with 30 seconds left to give the Crusaders the margin of victory in their 60-58 win over Nashua North.

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Sports 101 Answer: In 2000, former New York Knick and New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley ran in a losing effort to Al Bore, ah, Gore, and in 1988 Buffalo Bills all-timer and GOP Congressman Jack Kemp ran after being a two-time AFL champ and AllAFL at QB. On This Date – Feb. 4: 1912 – Byron Nelson, who won 13 straight PGA tournaments and 19 overall in 1945, is born in Fort Worth, Texas. 1969 – 34-year-old John Madden is named head coach of the Oakland Raiders to become the youngest coach in pro football.

1991 – The board of directors votes 12-0 to bar Pete Rose from entry to the Hall of Fame.

urday when Derek Arnold got the game-winner both nights.

44 – points scored by Bedford’s Colby Gendron in wins over Dover (68-45) and Keene (65-50) as the Bulldogs’ winning streak reached six to push their record to 7-2.

22 – game-high points for Haleigh Shea in leading Memorial to a 57-27 thumping of Spaulding.

27 – game-high points

scored by All Patriotic name teamer Nathan Hale in a losing effort for Nashua North when Memorial was an 82-75 winner behind Brandon (great) Scott’s 25-point night.

49 – of Trinity’s 66 points accounted for by Justin (time) Trickett (27) and Connor Walsh (22) in the Pioneers’ 66-61 win in OT over Alvirne at the start of the week.

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Nathan Hale: Revolutionary War hero who famously said, “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country,” though apparently one life was just fine with the British soldiers who hanged him a few minutes later. Since, like John McCain, he got caught while spying behind enemy lines, I’m guessing The Donald probably doesn’t think old Nate was a hero either.

The UL’s Guy: The Union Leader’s endorsed candidate. Some think the UL endorsement is a boon, but after backing Pierre Dupont (1988), Steve Forbes (2000) and Newt (the beaut) Gingrich in 2012 it seems more like the kiss of death.

The Red Joey Votto: That name probably has Ted Cruz look-alike Joseph McCarthy rolling over in his grave. But chill, Joe, the “Red” refers to Cincinnati’s baseball, not the commies the publicity-craving senator once imagined were everywhere. Although, wonder what Joe would say about Ted’s father once fighting in Cuba with the ultimate red Fidel Castro before saying, oops, I backed the wrong horse, then defecting to Texas and later Canada.

Don Drysdale: Flame-throwing Famer and 25-game-winning Cy Young winner when L.A. finished in a dead heat with San Francisco in 1962 before falling in a playoff to their archrivals.

Rogers Hornsby: Like The Donald, The Rajah also had a “The” in his nickname.

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LEFT: Christian Louboutin. “Metropolis,”Fall/Winter 2010–11. Calfskin and silver spikes. Courtesy of Christian Louboutin. TOP: Nicholas Kirkwood. Pumps, Spring/Summer 2013. Suede with gold and clear Swarovski crystals.

Courtesy of Nicholas Kirkwood. CENTER: Winde Rienstra. “Bamboo Heel,” 2012. Bamboo, glue, plastic cable ties.

Courtesy of Winde Rienstra. Photos by Jay Zukerkorn.

hen you hear the phrase “killer heels,” what do you think of — hot, sexy footwear or torture devices?

The title of the Currier Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Killer Heels: The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe,” offers multiple interpretations, and curator Lisa Small traversed them all while putting it together.

The show, originally at the Brooklyn Museum of Art in New York, hits on empowerment, objectification, practicality (yes, that’s right), beauty and fashion.

It details high-heel history along with its display of about 150 shoes — wedges, stilettos, platforms — from old-fashioned to futuristic, brand-new to 300 years old. Some are made by designers you might never find in the stores you frequent, like Prada, Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin and Jean Paul Gaultier.

The aim of the exhibition is not to validate heels as appropriate footwear, Small said, but to encourage people to look at them as fantastically designed and constructed cultural objects, mini sculptures that just happen to fit on feet.

“Some people love them. Some people hate them. The high-heeled shoe is one of the most contentious objects we have ever designed in the history of Western culture,” said Manchester furniture artist Vivian Beer, who made a heel-inspired lounge for the museum in honor of this SEE “KILLER HEELS: THE ART OF THE HIGH-HEELED SHOE”

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Where: Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester When: On view Feb. 6 through May 15 Admission: Regular admission plus a $8 special exhibition charge for the show Contact: currier.org, 669-6144

show. “But that’s one of the things that’s beautiful about art in general. … It gets to have many meanings to many different people.”

“Killer Heels: The Art of the HighHeeled Shoe” is a traveling show, first configured by Small, curator of exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Her former director, Arnold Lehman, proposed the idea after a conversation he’d had with filmmaker Zach Gold (whose film would eventually be one of six in the show), reportedly saying to her, “Lisa, you wear high heels. You’re going to do this show for us.”

The exhibition she devised is made up of six themes: “Revival and Reinterpretation,” “Rising in the East,” “Glamour and Fetish,” “Metamorphosis,” “Architecture” and “Space Walk.” Pieces come from the Brooklyn Museum, the Bata Shoe Museum, in Toronto, Ontario, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and many individual designers.

Breaking up the footwear are six films about high-heel culture by Gold, Marilyn Minter, Ghada Amer and Reza Farkhondeh, Nick Knight, Steven Klein and Rashaad Newsome.

The first home for “Killer Heels” was the Brooklyn Museum of Art, from September 2014 to March 2015. From there, it traveled to the Albuquerque Museum until August, the Palm Springs Art Museum in California until January, and it’s in Manchester Feb. 6 through May 15.

“The staff started considering the exhibition in early 2013. It seemed like a step in a new direction for the Currier, and when we look for exhibitions from outside our collection, we want to find ones that would be

Before you can get to the “Killer Heels” show — which begins behind double doors plastered with a vinyl poster of red thigh-high boots — you have to walk through a small installation of dancing art called “Fancy Footwork,” which contains about 20 photos and paintings from the Currier’s collection, everything from famous dancing celebrities, like Fred Astaire, to dancing scenes, like the painting, “The Rehearsal,” by Peter Milton.

Assistant curator Samantha Cataldo offered a walk-through about a week before opening, when text panels were still in their paper form, splashed on walls with blue tape, and people with ladders and power tools were constructing the mini-movie theaters to show the short films.

But all the shoes were there, starting with those in the “Revival and Reinterpretation” theme, where pieces of similar styles spanning generations sat beside one another. In some cases, the age differences are hardly noticeable, as in the very first glass box, where “Cammeo Baroque” by Miu Miu and “Marie-Antoinette” by Christian Louboutin are nestled beside a shoe from the 1700s, one that King Louis XV of France might have worn.

Another case housed sky-high platform heels — one, made by Casuccio e Scalera in the ‘70s, had a wedge resembling a rainbow quilt, and beside it was a violet stiletto, “Rose N’Roll,” made by Roger Vivier in 2012.

Cataldo said her favorite collection of footwear is the “Rising in the East” portion because of its variety. Here you’ll find 19th-century stilt-like Syrian sandals with dangling black beads standing alongside Eastern-inspired footwear designed by Project Runway winner Christian Siriano. Some of them, like “Atom,” made by Noritaka Tatehana in 2012, hardly even look as though they could fit feet inside them — this one’s

made of faux black leather and looks like a foot standing tiptoe on a leather block.

Show viewers not well-versed in art history may be surprised to learn high heels weren’t always sexualized objects created to provide height, elongate legs and tone calves in women.

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Art directors and curators at the Currier initially toyed with the idea of incorporating some local shoe lore into the show but eventually decided against it, as “Killer Heels” had already maxed out all available space. If you look at Manchester history, however, there’s no denying the show fits in the city quite nicely.

“Although most people think of Manchester almost exclusively as a textile town, the fact of the matter is that Manchester, at one time, was one of the largest shoe manufacturing cities in the world,” said John Clayton, executive director of the Manchester Historic Association, via phone.

From as early as 1885, New Hampshire was a place for shoemaking, with companies like Kimball Bros. Co. (which, at its start, had 150 workers and was soon producing 700,000 pairs a year), Crafts & Green Shoe Factory and F.M. Hoyt Co. The biggest of them all was W.H. McElwain Shoe Co., which was the largest single shoe factory in the United States when it opened in 1912, according to Clayton. By some estimates, the Manchester shoe shops employed up to 20,000 workers put together at one point.

“It was a big part of Manchester’s resurrection after Amoskeag Manufacturing went bankrupt,” Clayton said.

(You can learn a bit about Manchester shoemaking at the Millyard Museum in its “Made in Manchester” exhibit, which includes a gold-colored, Queen Citymade high-heel boot, with laces that run up the shin, plus the materials required to make it.)

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of interest to the communities we serve and that stretch us a bit,” Steve Konick, Currier director of PR and marketing, wrote in an email. “What really sold us was that this is a really well-conceived exhibition and included multiple perspectives on the history and cultural role that high heels have played, and continue to play. The six videos in the show provide even more depth on those subjects.”

Skeptical about a show featuring high heels? You’re not alone.

“It’s a room full of shoes. But when you’re in the exhibition, all the shoes are so different from one another. There’s also a variety in terms of chronology. Some of the older shoes go back 300 years,” said Samantha Cataldo, assistant curator at the Currier. “Footwear is an extension of fashion, and fashion is an extension of all material culture — things we make, decorate our lives and living spaces with. And those things are indicative of our culture as a whole.”

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This months top is: Finding Your Inner Wisdom Sunday, February 14th at 10:30am Holiday Inn, 2280 Brown Ave, Manchester Sunday, February 28th at 11:00am Hampton Inn, 9 Hotel Drive, Dover

Community HU Chant Thursday, February 11th at 7:30pm Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St., Keene Sunday, February 14th at 9:30am Holiday Inn, 2280 Brown Ave, Manchester Sunday, February 28th at 10:00am Hampton Inn, 9 Hotel Drive, Dover Wednesday, February 24th at 7:00pm Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St., Exeter

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13 “Heels today are only worn by women and are thought of as extremely feminine and very sexualized, but that’s just what it means to us now. There was a time in history in which heels were worn primarily by men,” Cataldo said.

Elevated shoes were actually first seen in Eastern civilizations, according to the curatorial research. Greek male actors wore raised-sole boots to give the appearance their characters were powerful, though the shoes also offered practical purposes. Persian cavalrymen wore them to help keep their feet in stirrups during combat, while others wore them to keep their feet above pooling water in bathhouses or to raise them above the mud in city streets. (Speaking of men in shoes, the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto has a show, “Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men in Heels,” on view now through June 2016.

Boston-based shoe designer Zack Lo, who visits for presentation to go along with “Killer Heels” in April, is working on concepts for high-heeled shoes for men.)

King Louis XV of France popularized the high heel during his reign in the mid-1700s, making it fashionable to secure high-heel shoes with ornamental straps or buckles, and he also established red heels as a feature of male courtiers’ dress.

“One of the things that surprised me was seeing how something that started out as so practical … turned into something very impractical. I don’t think anyone thinks of heels as practical shoes. They’re not rain boots, not sneakers. They don’t have a specific purpose. Their purpose is to be beautiful and interesting, and all those things,” Cataldo said.

Drama and high heels go hand in hand, particularly in the exhibition’s “Glamour and Fetish” portion. Here you’ll find thigh-high, glittery and studded heels. One,

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“Stocking Shoe” by Beth Levine, has fishnet stockings already attached, and another heel, an enormously high boot, has little gold men climbing up — this is the “Lady Gaga Shoe” by Rem D. Koolhaas.

One of Cataldo’s favorite cases in this section has a danger theme. It contains a shoe by Iris Van Herpen that literally had horns encircling the heel’s inside, and another by Giuseppe Zanotti decorated with a gold scorpion buckle. Another case has a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps that wouldn’t fit anyone except a ballerina, with heels that force feet perpendicular to the ground.

“There’s also this historic allure to shoes — they transform how you walk, how you carry yourself, and they also transform how

you present yourself to the outer world,” said Kimberly Alexander, a UNH Durham professor of art and architectural history who is also a shoe expert — she curated “Cosmopolitan Consumption: New England Shoe Stories, 1750-1850,” on view at the Portsmouth Athenaeum last spring.

You take up more space when you wear heels, and why women wore them also relates to why it was once fashionable to sport gigantic gowns and big, impractical hairstyles. They forced you to take up more space, thus implying you were important. If you were wearing heels, it meant you weren’t part of the working class, because of course they weren’t practical.

If you wore heels, “You were a lady of leisure. You didn’t work. You had people help you walk, which reflected well on the family,” Alexander said. “The idea behind the shoes was to create this whole theatrical image. … And it becomes a very suggestive manifestation as well. You’ll see all these prints of, in the 18th century, a boy looking in a window at a girl putting on shoes or taking them off.”

Transformation is most evident in the show’s “Metamorphosis” segment, which starts with different styles of Cinderella glass slippers. Here, you’ll see shoes that become teacup handles, flowers, animals and faces and teeny-tiny shoes worn

by Chinese women with bound feet in the 19th century. There are heels with googly eyes and designs that look like tree roots, and one shoe has a goal to transform not the wearer, but the land surrounding her — “Healing Fukushima,” with flowers adorning its heel, actually plants seeds into the ground as you walk.

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Lots of shoes in the show, including those within its “Architecture” and “Space Walk” segments, couldn’t exist in any other period because of their structural and material requirements. They’re made with plastic, plexiglass, screws and metals never considered in shoemaking before the 20th century.

The architectural influence is obvious in “Eiffel Tower Pump” by Jean Paul Gaultier, which is adorned with Eiffel Tower heel sculptures, and in Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid’s “NOVA,” which looks like a wonky metal Slinky bent in all the wrong places, not at all like something you’d fit a foot into.

In others, it’s less so — those from the 1950s look like ordinary high heels, but they actually represent some of the world’s first stilettos.

“Shoes have to be engineered and designed a certain way to be able to stand up,” Cataldo said. “That super-thin heel — they weren’t really able to make that until the ‘50s because that’s when extruded heels were possible.”

One case contains a few shoes that appear to have invisible heels, like “Eamz” by Rem D. Koolhaas and “Project 3” by Finsk. The orange and black “Blade Heel” by Chau Har Lee looks like something Maleficent would wear, offering incredible height, Halloween colors and a stainless steel, knife-like heel.

These pieces represent things possible in the 20th century, the age of race cars and rockets, nylon and plastics. A pair of Pradas in this section has a back that looks like a race car, with bright orange lights. They represent an age in which design possibilities are endless. It’s an exciting field to be looking at, Alexander said.

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“KILLER HEELS” RELATED EVENTS AT THE CURRIER • Educator Walkthrough: Thursday, Feb. 11, 4 to 5 p.m., for local educators to see how the show can be used in the classroom, $5, pre-registration required • “Killer Heels” Tour: Sunday, Feb. 14, at 11:30 a.m., and Saturday, March 26, at 11:30 a.m., from docent tour guide • ARTalk: Lisa Small: Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m., presentation by Brooklyn Museum curator Lisa Small, reservations required, space limited • Late Night Film Series: The September Issue Thursday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m.; Kinky Boots Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m.; God Save My Shoes Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m.

• The Art of Accessories Tour Saturday, Feb. 20, at 11:30 a.m., tour that looks at fashion accessories depicted in Currier collection with tour guide • Currier After Hours: Relax and Enjoy the Shoe: Thursday, March 3, 6 to 9 p.m., wines from LaBelle Winery, spirits from Djinn Spirits, stories behind the world of shoes with Dr. Kimberly Alexander, music by M.B. Padfield, exhibition and museum tours • Steady in Your Stilettos: The Art of Balance: Mondays, March 7 through March 28, from 1 to 2 p.m., yoga class at the museum, led by YogaBalance of Manchester, high heels optional, $15 for each class or $50 for all four, includes admission to “Killer Heels” and a tour • Killer After Party: Friday, March 11, from 7 to 11 p.m., with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, tickets required • Currier After Hours: Wearable Arts: Thursday, April 7, from 6 to 9 p.m., artisan fair that will feature wearable arts, necklaces to hats and scarves, plus food, old-time music, tour of “Killer Heels”

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There’s been a lot of anticipation for the “Killer Heels” stop in New England.

Maybe it’s because of pop culture — fashion magazines, plus shows like Sex and the City and Project Runway certainly help — but people, women especially, seem to have affection for shoes that they don’t really have for other kinds of clothing, Alexander said.

“How many pairs of shoes have you never gotten rid of? You have associations with shoes, with graduations, weddings, special occasions,” Alexander said. “And I think when you look at heels and how they’ve been re-interpreted over time … there’s a lot more consistency than you might think. Only recently have things started to change so much with the abilities of technology.”

Alexander has been waist-deep in the subject for a few years now, having also served as curator at the Strawbery Banke Museum, but she’s noticed shoe history in particular has gained a lot of traction worldwide. She mentioned another show she attended in London this summer, “Shoes: Pleasure and Pain,” at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which will travel

to the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts in November.

“It’s a funny thing, when you work in a subject for a long time. You start to notice certain trends are heading your way. There have been a number of books out on shoes the last 10 years, particularly as fashion has become so incredibly popular,” Alexander said.

Kevin Wery, managing partner at Boston-based design company Zack Lo Shoes, said they’ve found that high-heels continue to have mass appeal, as do fashion exhibits worldwide.

“We are excited to see the exhibit come to New England, to where shoes were manufactured for many, many years until the labor was outsourced to China,” Wery wrote in an email. “There is a big desire now to have designer shoes that are handmade or bespoke, that don’t look like they are mass-produced in a factory. Those details differ slightly in each pair, making each unique.”

Konick said people at the museum weren’t worried about limiting audiences to “shoe people.”

“In truth, these objects aren’t just about women’s fashion, they’re also about art, architecture and engineering. Those are subjects that should be gender-neutral, in my opinion. That said, I have the suspicion that there will be a lot of men in the galleries who will easily get pulled into this fascinating show by the amazing high-heel shoe designs that have been conceived over the years,” Konick said.

Clayton said he’d be stopping in.

“Speaking from the perspective of a man, there’s something about the highheeled shoe that’s inherently sexy. Men can say that because we don’t have to wear them,” Clayton said.

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Capitol Steps returns to Portsmouth for its 18th annual concert to benefit affordable housing development. Join the senate-staffers-turned-comedy-troupe for an evening of musical political satire at the Music Hall’s Historic Theater (28 Chestnut St.), with showtimes at 5 and 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35 to $45. Visit themusichall.org.

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The cost is $175, which includes packaging, labels and extra supplies. The workshop is also offered on Thursday, Feb. 18. Visit brothers-butcher.com.

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The NFL’s golden anniversary Super Bowl 50 airs on CBS at 6:30 p.m. The Denver Broncos, returning for their eighth Super Bowl game, will face off against the Carolina Panthers, returning for their second, at the San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Beyoncé and Bruno Mars will join Coldplay for the halftime show.

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About six years ago, Not Your Mom’s Musical Theater presented its first-ever production, The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell, at Boynton’s Taproom in Manchester.

It got rave reviews and put the theater company on the map.

“It was a really popular show when we did it. We got asked to perform it elsewhere after the original run,” Jamie Feinberg, company founder, show co-director and piano accompanist, said via phone.

And so, when the theater company at the Chandler Center for the Arts in Vermont requested they perform it again this winter, NYMMT decided it was time to bring The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) Mario Arruda, Ally Holmes, Jocelyn Duford and Joey T. Kelly Sennott photo. back for a few more runs. The show kicks off its New England tour at Amoskeag StuThe cast — Mario Arruda, Joey T. (who composers of Broadway,” said Joey T. “The dio in the Waumbec Mill in Manchester, on would only give his stage name), Ally basic premise of the show: It’s the old meloThursday, Feb. 11.

Holmes, Jocelyn Duford and Nat Ward — drama of the fair maiden who can’t pay her met at the venue for the first time about rent, and the evil landlord who wants her to See The Musical of Musicals (The a week and a half before showtime, run- pay her rent or else he’s going to take her Musical!) ning through lines and determining how to away. And then the hero comes in and saves configure the space to best suit their per- the day by paying the rent.”

Amoskeag Studio: 250 Commercial St., One take has an Oklahoma! personformance. They rolled in a coat rack of Suite 2007, Manchester, Thursday, Feb. costumes and accessories, ranging from ality, with plaid button-ups and chipper 11, at 7:30 p.m. simple to sequined, and pulled out an tunes. Another has a dark, melodramatMedallion Opera House: 20 Park St., ic Stephen Sondheim theme, and another assortment of chairs to get started.

Gorham, Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Chandler Center for the Arts: 73 Main The play, they said, pokes fun at stereo- is an Andrew Lloyd Webber-esque rock St., Randolph, Vermont, chandler-arts. typical musicals by performing the same opera (think Phantom of the Opera or Jesus org, Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. story five different times in five different Christ Superstar). There are also referencTickets: $25, $15 for students es to Hello, Dolly! and Mame, Chicago and styles.

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ful I Missed concert series, highlighting music from lesser-known musical theater shows. NYMMT performed its last one in November.

“We’re focusing on our professional touring group. The reason we stopped — we felt we wanted to leave while it was still exciting to be doing them,” Feinberg said.

Amoskeag Studio fits NYMMT’s fondness for unconventional venues. Members have performed on covered bridges, in bars and restaurant aisles, and Amoskeag Studio fit the bill this time around for its avantgarde feel. By day it’s Matthew Lomanno’s photography studio, with brick walls, high ceilings, large windows and hardwood floors. By night, it’s a place for intimate performance. Since he began renting space three years ago, Lomanno said, the studio has housed performers of all genres, musician to storyteller, actor to singer.

“This particular performance venue is so small, we don’t even need to have mikes.

We can just perform the show acoustically,” Fenberg said. “It’s so much fun to be right there with the audience and feed off their reactions. It’s live theater. It’s something special, and it’s even more special if you’re almost having a conversation with the actors as you’re watching a show.”

Duford said this works the other way, from the perspective of an actor, as well.

“You’ve got a much better connection, and you get a much better read of [audience members]. If I’m this far away from you and I do something that’s funny, and you like that, I’m going to keep doing that same thing,” Duford said. “It’s really like you’re getting 20-plus musicals in one. It’s like the Reader’s Digest for musical theater.”

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Theater Productions • SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF One-man drama on the life of Louis Armstrong, based on his private journals. Starring Lawrence E. Street. Running Jan. 22 through Feb. 14. Showtimes Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth. Tickets start at $22. Visit seacoastrep. org. Call 785-2782.

• NUNSENSE A-MEN Palace Theatre production. Jan. 22 through Feb. 13. Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester.

$25-$45. Call 668-5588. Visit palacetheatre.org.

• EVENING BROADCASTS World premiere collection of short plays. Directed by Todd Hunger, G. Matthew Gaskell, Whitney Smith. Jan. 22 through Feb. 7, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays Jan. 24 and Jan. 31 at 7 p.m., Sun., Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. Players' Ring, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth. $15. Call 4368123. Visit playersring.org.

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• BECAUSE OF THE WOMEN: THE HISTORIES

BY HERODOTUS (JUST THE HIGH POINTS) AS TOLD BY TOM CAYLER Featuring guest NYC performance artist Tom Cayler in his original production Fri., Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 6, at 4 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St., Portsmouth. $24. Visit pontine.org. Call 4366660.

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Daniel Webster College Eaton Richmond Center, 20 University Drive, Nashua. $8 for adults, $5 for students. Call 620-8553.

Visit manchestercommunitytheatre.com. Second production Sat., Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. MCTP Theatre, 698 Beech St., Manchester. $8 for adults, $5 for students.

• A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN Walnut Street Theatre presentation, play by Eugene O'Neill. Wed., Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.

Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham. $30.

Visit unharts.com, call 8627222.

• THE MUSICAL OF MUSICALS: THE MUSICAL Not Your Mom's Musical Theater production. Featuring Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kander & Ebb. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Thurs., Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

Amoskeag Studio, 250 Commercial St., Manchester. $25, $15 for students. Visit notyourmomsmusicaltheater.com.

• LIVEARTS! Program of musical arts, from UNH solos, trios, musical groups. Open

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• THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Peacock Players production. Rated PG-13. Fri., Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 13, at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 14, at 2 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 19, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 20, at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. Janice B. Streeter Theater, 14 Court St., Nashua. $10-$17. Visit peacockplayers. org. Call 886-7000.

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• New economic study in the works: ArtSpeak — the City of Portsmouth Cultural Commission — kicks off Arts & EconomMake it a memorable Valentine’s Day! ic Prosperity 5 on Thursday, Feb. 11, from Fully staged grand opera with 37 orchestra 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Muriel Gurdon SeaMontessori School members, cast and chorus! bury Howells Lecture Hall at Strawbery 698 Beech Street Manchester 03104 698 Beech Street St, Manchester, NHNH 03104 698 Beech Manchester NH 03104 Banke, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth. The Live and on stage in Manchester!

Tickets $20 to $75 event is aimed at all nonprofit arts, culNow accepting registration Specializing in Childcare, Toddler, Now accepting registration tural and historic organization staff, board for Fall Fall 2015! and Elementary Sunday, Feb., 14 th , 2016 at 7pm for 2015! members and sponsors in Portsmouth, Rye Preschool, Kindergarten, and Kittery. ArtSpeak has launched AmerThe PALACE THEATRE Preschool Tuition: $195/week Preschool -- Elementary Elementary icans for the Arts’ latest national economic 80 Hanover Street, Manchester Before & after experienced school care included.

Qualified, Qualified, experienced and and impact study, Arts & Economic ProsperiBuy tickets online at www.palacetheatre.org dedicated teaching or call Box Office at 668-5588 Monday - Friday | 7amfaculty - 6pm dedicated teaching faculty ty 5, which quantifies the economic impact For more info, visit www.nhopera.org 104527 Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm for more information of the arts and culture industry in Greater Call 603.621.9011 Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm Tuition: $195/week Before and after school care included Portsmouth. (The study in 2011 determined Tuition: $195/week Before and after school care included the arts industry supported 1,200 jobs Call 603.621.9011 for more information and generated $41.4 million annual reve- Call 603.621.9011 for more information nue for the city.) ArtSpeak is looking for arts presenters and facilities to help collect audience-intercept surveys from event attendees. For more information, visit artspeak.org. — Kelly Sennott

at 2 p.m. MCTP Theatre, 698 Beech St., Manchester. $20.

Visit mctp.info. Call 838-3006.

• WONDERLAND! Lurgio Players of Ross A. Lurgio Middle School, Bedford, production.

Fri., Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 13, at 1 and 7 p.m. Bedford High School Theater, 47 Nashua Road, Bedford. $7.

• AIDA Opera NH production.

Fully-staged with 37 orchestra members, cast and chorus. Sun., Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. $20-$75. Call 668-5588.

Visit palacetheatre.org.

• THE DESPERATE HOUR Original play by George Hosker-Bouley. Comedy about old drama, play within a play. Feb. 19 through March 6. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St., Portsmouth. $18. Call 978-683-7745.

• GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL Community Players of Concord production. Featuring David Peck, Doug Schwartz,

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• Married alive: And you thought being buried alive was bad. The Majestic Theatre presents Married Alive! by Sean Grennan on Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 7, at 1:30 p.m., at the Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester.

The show follows two couples — Erin and Paul, who have just gotten married and couldn’t be more excited about it, and Ron and Diane, who’ve been married for years and aren’t so excited anymore. The play uses a series of vignettes to affectionately explore the adventure of marriage, from honeymooning to “honey-not-tonight,” couples therapy to Christmas with the in-laws, and pregnancy to dealing with teenagers. The show stars Deirdre Bridge, Rob Dionne, Joel and Laura Iwaskiewicz, while Keith Belanger directs. Tickets include the performance plus dinner, $42 on Friday and Saturday, $38 on Sunday.

Call 669-7469 or visit majestictheatre.net.

Advanced reservations are required at least 24 hours prior, and parties who wish to sit together should reserve together.

• Scholarship opportunity: The Seacoast Wind Ensemble is accepting applications for the Paul M. Erwin Music Scholarships from high school musicians until March 1. The $500 scholarship can be used to support musical endeavors including music camp, new instruments or equipment, lessons, tuition, etc., but pro-

Brandon Buteau on piano. Fri., Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord. $20. Visit ccanh.com.

Call 225-1111.

• HAIRSPRAY, JR. Palace Youth Theatre production. Fri., Feb. 19, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 20, at noon; Fri., Feb. 26, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 27, at noon. Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. $14. Visit palacetheatre. org. Call 668-5588.

• STONES IN HIS POCKETS Theatre KAPOW production.

Olivier Award-winning play by Marie Jones. Fri., Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 28, at 2 p.m.

Stockbridge Theatre, 5 Pinkerton St., Derry. $20. Visit tkapow. com.

• ABSOLUTELY MAGIC Great American magic, comedy & vaudeville show. Alex Feldman, Andrew Pinard, Brent and Maya McCoy. Sat., Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. Gibson's Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. $15. Visit absomagic.com.

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This summer, Manchester furniture artist Vivian Beer competed in Ellen’s Design Challenge, a 10-person furniture design competition produced by Ellen DeGeneres in which designers compete in weekly assignments for the chance to win a $100,000 cash prize and HGTV magazine spread.

Beer couldn’t tell anybody about it — until now. The show premiered Jan. 18, and while she couldn’t talk about anything that would give away certain details of upcoming episodes, Beer was able to chat with the Hippo just before a viewing party at The Pint on Jan. 25 about the experience and how it’s inspired her.

The cast of Ellen’s Design Challenge. Courtesy photo.

Did you have any hesitation?

Basically, my sister-in-law, my wife and one of my studio mates said I had to do it.

So I feel like I had a group conspiracy! …

But in a lot of ways, I feel like the conversation I had with my sister-in-law framed why it would be a good idea for me. … She was like, ‘You know what, you haven’t had an assignment in over 10 years.’ I’ve been running my business for over 10 years. …

When somebody’s coming up to me, it’s What were your thoughts when decid- to do something that’s fitting of what I’ve ing to apply? already done. I haven’t had an assignment, With the kind of star power that Ellen really, in a long time. And she said, ‘That has — she can really do whatever she would probably be really good for you.’ wants, basically — but for her to decide to be the executive producer, and to put on a What did you enjoy about the show about furniture design. … Obviously experience?

I think furniture is the most amazing thing.

I’ve got to say, I really, really enjoyed But to have somebody like that who has working with Cliff [Fong] and Christian such an extraordinary voice in the coun- [Lemieux]. They’re amazing. It’s the first try really made me excited to be a part of time in so many years I’ve had the expeit. … It’s a way to kind of show something rience of feeling mentored. The judges, that is, in general, a fairly private experi- they’re judging, and you’re getting called ence, in a very public way. to the carpet on what you’re doing. In so many ways, it’s criticism, but it’s construcWhen did you learn your application tive criticism. … And it’s intense. What was accepted? they’re asking us to do is something nobody I got a call from Ellen herself, and she has asked from a furniture person, ever. said, ‘Hey, you’re on the show.’ And then I had to get on a plane a day later. And How did you adapt your building style then a day later is what you saw [on TV]. to fit what was needed for the show? … That was really fast. I did have to shift This competition is taking furniture makthings around a little bit. … I’d just fin- ing into sports. So you could say I worked ished [a show in July]. I was de-installing fast, and that’s all relative — we’re talkthat, actually, when I got the phone call. ing three days total, from, ‘Hey, this is what you need to do,’ to, ‘We’re judging you on it.’ So this is an extremely compressed deadWatch Ellen’s Design Challenge line. That is never the sort of deadline I would HGTV Mondays at 9 p.m. Visit choose. … Most of my work takes like a vivianbeer.com, facebook.com/vivimonth. … It’s a very vulnerable kind of situaanbeerstudioworks, or follow her live tion to put yourself in. I was surprised at what tweets during the show @vivianbeer it’s like to put your maker-designer heart on How did you find out about the opportunity?

I got a call from the casting company and they asked me to apply. I think they were throwing out a net to people in the industry. They had actually called me last year, but … I was going to be busy at the Smithsonian doing the fellowship there at the time.

your sleeve like that. … In general, I work by myself. And I’ve got this process set in stone — or so I thought, but it turns out, maybe it’s a little more flexible than that.

How much of the show is accurate?

Someone said to me, ‘Oh, is this happening live?’ … And my general thought is, nobody wants to watch a furniture maker working live! ‘Are you still sanding?’ ‘Yes!’ ‘How’s it going?’ ‘Really good! Still sanding!’ So they’re editing, but they’re obviously compressing it, like a cooking show. You don’t want to watch the soufflet rising. There’s a lot of information that isn’t necessary. But I think they told the story really well.

Did you know any of the furniture makers beforehand?

There are a lot of people in the show I have friends in common with. It’s just chance we haven’t overlapped. If we’re playing the Kevin Bacon game, with six degrees of separation, there’s like one degree.

What were your interactions with Ellen?

She’s the executive producer. So she’s behind the scenes, really the mastermind of the entire experience. She does come on set … but you never know when she’s going to appear. And then it’s just like, boom, Ellen. She’s adding a lot of humor and levity. We’re all really uptight and stressed out, but whenever she comes on, it’s nice to have some laughter. My takeaway from Ellen is, she’s funny, she’s intelligent, and she cares quite a bit. There’s this feeling from her, and from the entire competition — we’re being judged, and we’re in a competition, but it feels nurturing. Like the overall goal of the experience is to make each individual have a positive takeaway.

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• LAMINATED WOOD ART MADE EASY Hollis Arts Society meeting features presentation by Stephen Carey. Wed., Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot Road, Hollis.

Free. Visit hollisartssocietynh. com.

• MANDALAS AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Aryaloka Buddhist Center workshop.

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• UNIQUELY NH WINTER MARKET Sat., Feb. 13, 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bedford Fields Home & Garden Center, 331 Route 101, Bedford. See bedfordfields.com.

Openings • "GREAT MAIL DAY" Mail art exhibition. On view Feb. 5 through Feb. 27. Reception Fri., Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m. Studio 550, 550 Elm St., Manchester. Visit 550arts.com. Call 232-5597.

• "THE ART OF THE FRAME" Celebrating creative diversity available in custom

framing today. Reception Fri., Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m. Kennedy Gallery and Custom Framing, 41 Market St., Portsmouth.

• "DIFFERENT ROOTS, COMMON DREAMS: NEW HAMPSHIRE'S CULTURAL DIVERSITY" Featuring photographs by Becky Field. On view Feb. 1 through March 18.

Reception Mon., Feb. 8, 5-6:45 p.m. Derryfield School Lyceum Gallery, 2108 River Road, Manchester. Visit derryfield.org, differentrootsnh.com.

• "THE BOSTON SCHOOL: 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY PAINTINGS" On view Feb. 14 through April 30. Reception Sun., Feb. 14, 1-3 p.m. New Hampshire Antique Co-op, 323 Elm St./Route 101A, Milford.

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You can support and learn more about this project at convalpac.org/donate.

• Moose Plate grant applications: The New Hampshire Department of Cultural Resources’ three moose plate grants support the restoration, preservation and/or conservation of publicly owned items significant to the state’s cultural heritage, and the department is now accepting letters of intent for the 2016 grant round (250 words or fewer, due by Feb. 26; completed applications are due by April 25). Visit nh.gov/ nhculture/grants.htm.

• Art champions: In late January, New Hampshire Citizens for the Arts honored Katherine Ferrier and Russ Grazier for being champions of the arts at a reception at the Capitol Center for the Arts. Ferrier, of Bethlehem, is coordinator of the Gallery at WREN, while Grazier is the CEO, director of music education and co-founder of the Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. Visit nhcfa.org. — Kelly Sennott

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• Black and white beauty: The New Hampshire Art Association hosts the Seacoast Photographers Group for the second year in a row at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery (136 State St., Portsmouth) for a show, “Elegance: The Beauty of Black and White,” which features black and white work of 40 photographers. The group comes from the Seacoast region, holds monthly workshops on technique and is associated with the Seacoast Artists Association (seacoastartist.org) in downtown Exeter. The show’s on view Feb. 3 through Feb. 27, with an opening reception Friday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 431-4230 or email nhartassociation@gmail.com.

Also featured at the gallery this month are Carol Van Loon’s photographs of barns in western New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine — she traveled for two years for this project — and the gallery’s “Prints of the Year.”

• New board of directors: The Contoocook Valley Visual and Performing Arts Center — a registered nonprofit corporation looking to build a multi-purpose arts facility at ConVal Regional High School — has a new board of directors, including Rob Eichler as president, Bob Edwards as vice president, Liz Halper as treasurer and Martha Eichler as secretary. The centerpiece of this new facility will be a 500-seat auditorium. (The high school was built in 1970 with no performing arts facilities for music or theater.)

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LOVE SONGS The Bach’s Lunch program at the Concord Community Music School has love songs for Valentine’s Day. Jazz department faculty member Matt Langley gives a lecture, “Everybody’s Favorite Sideman: Artful Collaboration” Thursday, Feb. 4, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., about the relationship between the singer, lyrics and accompanist. Then, Peggo Horstmann Hodes (soprano) and Kent Allyn (piano) team up to present a concert, “Midnight at the Oasis: Tropical Love Songs” the next Thursday, Feb. 11, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., which will feature selections like “Somewhere Beyond the Sea,” “White Silver Sands” and “Blue Bayou.” Both events occur at the Concord Community Music School Recital Hall, 23 Wall St., downtown Concord, and are free to attend. Call 228-1196 or visit ccmusicschool.org. view Feb. 14 through April 30.

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Workshops/classes/ demonstrations • VALENTINE TANGLE Workshop taught by Paula Ellis.

Sat., Feb. 6, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

League of NH Craftsmen Nashua Gallery, 98 Main St., Nashua. $20, plus $15 for materials.

Email nashuarg@nhcrafts.org.

• THE ART OF ICON PAINTING Russian master iconographer, teacher, lecturer, teaches 3.5 hour workshop.Sun., Feb. 7, at 1:30 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Eastman St., Concord. Call for cost. Call 332-2255. Email marina@marinaforbes.com.

• MEDITATION THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION Informal drawing group with meditative elements. Sun., Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Aryaloka Buddhist Center, 14 Heartwood Circle, Newmarket. Donations appreciated. Call 659-5456.

• ALCOHOL INK GREETING CARDS Workshop taught

by Alene Sirott-Cope. Sat., Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. League of NH Craftsmen Nashua Gallery, 98 Main St., Nashua. $30, plus $10 materials. Email nashuarg@nhcrafts.org.

• NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by David Saxe, USA Aloft, LLC. Have camera make and model available when you register. Sat., Feb. 13, noon4 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 27, noon-4 p.m.; Sat., March 5, noon-4 p.m. Massabesic Audubon, 26 Audubon Way, Auburn. $150.

Visit usaaloft.com/courses. Call 668-2045.

• ARTIST'S LEGAL SERIES All events are presented by Kimberly Peaslee, Intellectual Property lawyer at Upton & Hatfield.

"Fair Use Trademark & Copyright" is Tues., Feb. 16, 5:307 p.m.; Internet/Social Media

Consideration" is Tues., March 15, 5:30-7 p.m.; "Licensing/ Commercialization" is Tues., April 19, 5:30-7 p.m.; "Trusts & Estates" is Tues., May 17, 5:30-7 p.m. McGowan Fine Art, 10 Hills Ave., Concord. Free, registration requested. Call 2252515. gallery@mcgowanfineart. com, mcgowanfineart.com.

Classical Music Events • NICHOLAS OROVICH, CHRISTOPHER KIES Concert featuring these artists on trombone and euphonium and piano. Thurs., Feb. 4, at 8 p.m.

Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham. Free.

Visit unh.edu/music. Call 8622404.

• BRINK BUSH Part of Keiser Concert Series of St. Paul's School. Includes music by Bach. Fri., Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul, 325 Pleasant St., Concord. Free.

Call 229-4645. Visit sps.edu/ keiser.

• FANFARE '16 Symphony NH benefit gala. Dinner, live/silent auctions, dancing with New England Swing, led by Jonathan McPhee. Fri., Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. Crowne Plaza, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua. $75. Visit symphonynh.org, call 595-9156.

• SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UKULELE GROUP LUAU Featuring performances

by Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group, Falmouth Library Uke Ensemble, solo artists. Fri., Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. Best Western Hotel, US, 580 US-1 BYP, Portsmouth. $30, includes desserts. Proceeds benefit Ukulele Kids Club, which helps provide ukuleles for music therapy programs. Visit facebook.com/ SNHUG. • UNH CHAMBER SINGERS Concert conducted by William Kempster. Sun., Feb. 7, at 3 p.m. Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham.

Free. Visit unh.edu/music. Call 862-2404.

• ROOMFUL OF BLUES Student concert. Fri., Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. Windham High School, 64 London Bridge Road, Windham.

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• FACULTY COMPOSERS CONCERT Fri., Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. Bratton Recital hall, 30 Academic Way, Durham. Free. Call 862-2404. Visit unh.edu/music.

• MANCHESTER COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL CLARINET/PIANO CONCERT Wed., Feb. 17, at 12:10 p.m. Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm St., Manchester. Free. Visit mcmsucischool.org.

• NATHAN JORGENSEN, CHRISTOPHER KIES Concert with saxophone, piano. Part of UNH Department of Music Faculty Concert series. Fri., Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham.

Free. Visit unh.edu/music. Call 862-2404.

• FREDERIC CHUI: CLASSICAL SMACKDOWN Piano concert. Prokofiev vs. Debussy.

Sat., Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. Concord Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. $18. Visit concordcommunityconcerts.org, call 3444747.

• FREDERIC CHUI: MASTER CLASS Pre-concert lecture and demonstration on stage fright.

Open to all musicians. Sat., Feb. 20, at 10:30 a.m. Concord Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. Free.

Visit concordcommunityconcerts. org, call 344-4747.

• UNH DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC FACULTY CONCERT SERIES Guitarist David Newsam concert. Sun., Feb. 21, at 3 p.m.

Bratton Recital Hall, Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Manchester. Free. Visit unh. edu/music. Call 862-2404.

• AFTERNOON OF HARP AND FLUTE MUSIC Sundays at 4 Music Series concert.

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Parties, bar crawls, street takeovers — they’re all part of Portsmouth’s annual Fire & Ice Festival this year, and they’re taking place over the span of five days, from Wednesday, Feb. 10, to Monday, Feb. 15.

The festival, established in 2014, has been especially anticipated this year since last year it was cut short after the first day.

“Because of the big snow storm, the highway was closed and they didn’t want people to travel, so we had to cancel,” event coordinator Amanda Beaulieu said. “So we’re very excited to come back with a strong presence this year. It’s going to be huge.”

The Fire & Ice Kick Off Party will get things rolling on Wednesday, held at the Martingale Wharf restaurant from 5 to 7 p.m. The party features appetizers, beer tastings, an ice bar, raffles and giveaways, ice sculptures and a TapSnap photo booth.

New to the fest is the addition of a second Fire & Ice Bar Crawl and Cocktail Competition. The first, happening Saturday, is sold out, but tickets are still available for the second, which will take place Sunday, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., starting at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre.

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Fire & Ice Festival Where: Downtown Portsmouth When: Wednesday, Feb. 10, through Monday, Feb. 15 Cost: Some activities have a fee or require tickets purchased in advance. See website for more details.

Visit: portsmouthfireandice.com Children & Teens Children events • DENTAL HEALTH MONTH The museum has partnered with area dentists during the month of February for a variety of fun programs centered on dental health. There will be storytimes, fun facts, toothbrush painting and other art activities and experiments. Dentists will give tips on flossing, brushing and eating well. Every child will get a free toothbrush and toothpaste.

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Sampling drinks at a previous Fire & Ice Festival. Courtesy photo.

change this year, because it’s always a sellout event,” Beaulieu said. “Last year, before we had to cancel, there was already a massive waiting list, so this year, when it sold out again within days, we decided to get more bars on board and do another.”

At least 5 different restaurants will be participating at each crawl, including Martingale Wharf, Block Six at 3S Artspace, Row 34, River House, Blue Mermaid and more.

All locations will have their own Fire & Ice cocktails for participants to sample and vote on their favorites for the cocktail competition.

Also new this year is a Street Takeover at Portwalk Place. From noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, there will be vendors, fire dancers and an ice sculpting demonstration. The sculpture created will be that of a

Throughout the month. See website for schedule of events.

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dragon, which was decided by the public via a poll the sculptor put out on social media.

Beaulieu said the planning committee is hoping to incorporate more ice sculptures in the future and make it a trademark of the festival.

“It’s definitely something we’d like to grow and have more of,” she said. “Eventually, we’d like to have them placed all around town during the festival.”

There will be a variety of shows playing at Portsmouth venues throughout festival week, including the BANFF Mountain Film Festival on Wednesday at The Music Hall; Satchmo at the Waldorf, Thursday through Sunday at Seacoast Repertory Theatre; Freakwater with Jaye Jayle & Drunken Prayer on Monday at 3S Artspace; Antigone, Friday through Sunday at the Play-

Concord St., Manchester. Visit familyfriendlyeconomy.org/familyfunday.

• VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY Celebrate Valentine's with the little loves in your life at UNO. Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Free kids valentine's day crafts. Tues., Feb. 9, 5 to 7 p.m. UNO Pizzeria & Grill, Statewide. Contact your local UNO at unos.com.

• CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Celebrate Chinese

ers’ Ring and many more.

Families will enjoy activities like a storytime and art project on Saturday at the library and dog sled rides (tickets required) on Sunday and Monday outside the Atlantic Grill, with coloring contests, a hot cocoa bar and more kid-friendly fun inside the restaurant.

Strawbery Banke Museum will host Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond every day of the festival, a hearth cooking demonstration on Saturday and a Fire & Ice Valentine Dinner on Sunday.

“We have such a great partnership for Fire & Ice and participation from all the Portsmouth businesses,” Beaulieu said. “Everyone likes to get involved with the events and make sure there’s a lot of fun things happening downtown during those days.”

New Year of the Red Monkey.

Drop in and learn more about this special holiday with stories, crafts and other activities. Storytimes at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

No registration required. Wed., Feb. 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Goffstown Public Library, 2 High St., Goffstown. Call 497-2102.

• NAMASTE YOGA Strengthen your body and mind and combine books and yoga for some flexible fun. Yoga and meditation are proven to help manage

stress, gain flexibility, improve ability to focus, and give a sense of overall wellbeing. Wear comfy clothing you can move in. For ages 7 to 10. Tues., Feb. 16, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua St., Milford.

Free. Registration required. Call 249-0645.

• MAPLE DAY Kick off Sugar Season by tapping one of the maple trees on the library campus. Then go inside for stories, crafts and pancakes with locally

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It’s family studio day at Paint pARTy Studio (63 Range Road, Suite 104, Windham) on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Follow step-by-step instructions to create an original acrylic painting of a cupcake on a 11”x 14” canvas. This project is recommended for children ages 6 and up. The cost is $25, and pre-registration is required. Visit paintpartynh.com or call 898-8800.

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Bring the family for a day of ice skating at a local ice rink.

Conway Arena (5 Stadium Drive, Nashua) will have public skate hours on Friday, Feb. 5, from 11:50 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., and on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per skater, free for kids age 3 and under, and $4 for skate rentals. Visit conwayarena.com or call 595.2400.

Tri-Town Ice Arena (311 W. River Road, Hooksett) will have a public skating time on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $6 per skater and $4 for skate rentals. Visit tri-townicearena.com or call 485-1100.

Everett Arena (15 Loudon Road, Concord) offers public skating on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is Aladdin all weekend $5 per skater, free for kids age 3 and under, See the Riverbend Youth Company’s and $5 for skate rentals. Visit concordnh. performance of Aladdin Jr., at the Amato gov or call 228-2784. made maple syrup. No registration necessary. Sat., Feb. 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua St., Milford. Call 249-0645.

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• TEEN CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Six-week series.

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On Saturday, Feb. 6, from 1 to 2 p.m., kids ages 6 to 10 are invited to the Daland Memorial Library (5 N. Main St., Mont Vernon) for Super Saturday, where Miss JoAnn will help them create their own Valentine’s cards.

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IN/OUT THE GARDENING GUY

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During the winter I cross-country ski or walk almost every day. I love observing the trees and native shrubs of the forest and try to know the name of everything I see. Trees without leaves are a bit of a challenge to most of us, but by now I should know almost everything I see, either by tree shape, bark or buds. If you don’t know the woody plants you see in winter, now is a good time to learn them.

I own a number of books that are sold as tree identification books, though most of them try to cover every tree in North America and can be difficult to use. Last year I got one I really like and sometimes put in my pack, just in case I see something out of the ordinary. It’s called Forest Trees of Vermont by Trevor Evans. It has detailed information about 82 trees native to Vermont or that have been introduced and are common in the state. Each species has several photos of the leaves, bark, buds, flowers, nuts and sometimes the entire tree, along with descriptions of important characteristics.

There are six species of poplars, for example, that grow in Vermont (and presumably throughout New England), but only four are native. I know just two of the native poplars, the big-toothed poplar (Populus grandidentata) and the quaking aspen (P. tremuloides), and one non-native species, the Lombady poplar (P. nigra) — so much for knowing all the trees of the forest. For each genus (a scientific grouping a closely related plants), there is a chart that summarizes the differences and similarities of each species for their bark, leaves and buds (which are key for winter identification).

An interesting distinction for poplars is the difference in taste of the bark. I’d never read any reference to taste before as a distinguishing characteristic. Quaking aspen has ”very bitter” tasting bark, according to the book, while bigtooth aspen does not. That’s a very useful and easy distinction from a tree farmer who clearly knows his trees.

Taste is not a distinguishing characteristic for most groups and is not mentioned, but the odor of twigs is used for cherries and plums. Again, very useful.

The book also has two dichotomous keys: one for summer identification, one for winter. In high school biology class I learned to use keys, and find them useful.

A key has pairs of observable characteristics. So, for example, a useful distinction is whether a tree has needle-like leaves,

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or broad leaves. In the first group, all but the tamarack are evergreen. By dividing all trees into those categories, the pool of trees is considerably reduced. In the first group you have pines, cedars, spruce, firs, hemlock and tamarack. Then a second pair of characteristics is used to divide each group into a smaller group, and so on until you find your tree.

Even though, as a well-known geezer, I do not have a cell phone, I recognize the utility of including QR codes in the book.

For you other geezers and geezerettes, a QR code is a little square with dots that you show your cell phone and, though the wonder of the Internet, connects you to a database. In this case there are one or two codes per tree: one taking you to the U.S Department of Agriculture’s NRCS site, another to the Forestry Service site. There is a huge amount of information available there.

Long ago I learned another good distinction: whether leaves and twigs sit opposite each other, or staggered on a branch. There is a mnemonic to help with this: MADCap Horse. That stands for Maple, Ash, Dogwood, members of the group Caprifoliaceae (a group including honeysuckles, viburnums, elderberries and some other shrubs) and horse chestnut — those all have opposite branching. Everything else has alternate branching (with minor exceptions, of course).

I should note that the opposite branching distinction is not infallible. For example, a mature sugar maple has many twigs that do not appear to be opposite another. That is because one has fallen off. Look to the top of the tree, where younger twigs are present, and you will see opposite pairing.

Although this book was aimed at Vermont readers, I think it would be useful anywhere in New England. So go for a walk with it or the tree book of your choice, and see what you can identify.

Henry is the author or four gardening books. His website is Gardening-Guy.com.

He lives in Cornish Flat.

IN/OUT TREASURE HUNT

Dear Donna, Enclosed you will find pictures of my toaster. It was my grandmother’s, then my mother’s and now mine. It has been sitting on a closet shelf for 30 years or so, and I just rediscovered it.

I would like to know if it has any value. Also, I still have the original cord but would never plug it in.

Virginia from Nashua Dear Virginia, Your toaster is sweet. First things first, I say if the cord is in great condition and someone is around to make sure nothing bad happens, try to use it. I have seen a few in my career, and all were in working condition. Just never use a cord with wires exposed or torn in any area.

Your toaster is from the early 1900s.

The company Manning & Bowman made this one and many other styles, and even modern ones as well. Today there are collectors for toasters, but not like there used to be. I think what was hard to find years ago became so much easier with the Internet. Collecting them became so easy that the values on most common styles are a lot 5 p.m., Jan. 20 through Feb. 24.

Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Ave., Hampton. The series is voluntary and drop-in, but to give them an idea of how many people will be showing up, registration is requested, either at the library Circulation Desk or by sending an email to smazur@ hampton.lib.nh.us.

Teen events • TEEN CUPCAKE WARS Decorate a cupcake to try and win a prize. Materials provided, but extra decorations or supplies are allowed. Fri., Feb. 26, from 3 to 4 p.m. Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua St., Milford.

Free. Call 249-0645 or email refdesk@wadleighlibrary.org to sign up. See wadleighlibrary. org.

Continuing Education Certificate/degrees • MUSIC FOR HEALING & TRANSITION PROGRAM A not-for-profit educational organization, offers course of study for instrumentalists and vocalists, certifying its graduates as Certified Music Practitioners.

CMPs are trained to use their musicianship therapeutically in a clinical setting, and are employed in healthcare facilities to create a healing environment by providing live music at the bedside. Offered in a year-long

lower today than when I first started seeing them years ago.

The value on ones such as yours would be in the $30 range if the cord is in good condition.

Donna Welch has spent more than 20 years in the antiques and collectibles field and owns From Out Of The Woods Antique Center in Goffstown (fromoutofthewoodsantiques.com).

She is an antiques appraiser and instructor.

To find out about your antique or collectible, send a clear photo of the object and information about it to Donna Welch, From Out Of The Woods Antique Center, 465 Mast Road, Goffstown, N.H., 03045. Or email her at footwdw@ aol.com. Or drop by the shop (call first, 6248668).

series of five weekend class modules on musical and medical topics, plus a 45-hour internship and required reading. Class modules will be held on March 5, 6; May 21, 22; July 30, 31; Sept. 24, 25; Nov. 18 to 20.

Concord Hospital, 250 Pleasant St., Concord. The tuition fee to complete all five modules is $2,450 (easy payment plans are available). Students may receive tuition reductions based on healthcare or musical experience, and limited scholarship funds are available from MHTP. For program application and course details, go to MHTP.org.

Computer & tech classes • WORDPRESS WORKSHOP For those who want to make a website for themselves or their businesses, or have an existing website that needs improvement.

Milford resident Bryan Higgs will lead a monthly workshop on WordPress for people of all skill levels. Sat., Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Will continue monthly.

Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua St., Milford. Free. Call 249-0645.

Health & Wellness Workshops & seminars • CARDIAC REHABILITATION SHOPPING TOUR Focus on heart-healthy diets low in saturated fats and high in

fiber. Includes a guided tour of Hannaford supermarket. Thurs., Feb. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley St., Nashua. Free. See stjosephhospital.com or call 5953168.

• BEAT THE WINTER BLUES NATURALLY Join Ruth Goldstein, MS, RD for this talk on managing anxiety and depression naturally. You’ll walk away with straightforward diet and lifestyle recommendations. You’ll also get to sample nourishing recipes. Thurs., Feb. 11, 6 p.m. Concord Food Co-op, 24 S. Main St., Concord. Participants can sign up online, space is limited. Visit concordfoodcoop.coop/classes.

• EXPLORING MEDITATION Take a break from the craziness of the world with peer-led meditation facilitated

by Eric Woudenberg of Goffstown Insight. Tues., Feb. 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Parish House of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 7 N. Mast St., Goffstown. Call 497-2102.

• DROP-IN MEDITATION CLASS Weekly meditation practice class. Instructor will guide the group in a variety of mindfulness meditations. This class is for anyone, regardless of your experience with meditation. Wear loose, comfortable clothes, bring along a yoga mat,

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The Snow Ball Gala Event to Benefit The Education Farm at Joppa Hill features Mixed Nutz, with Scott Spradling on lead vocals – ideal for fans of Sinatra and Michael Bublé. The farm’s mission is to increase public awareness of open space, sustainable agriculture and the environment by operating a working farm, providing interactive educational programs and promoting first hand experience through community involvement.

Saturday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. at LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst 672-9898). $75/person includes hearty hors d’oeuvres. pillows, blanket, cushion, etc. or anything else you may need for your comfort. Chairs are provided. Thurs., 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., through Feb. 18; March 17 through April 21; and May 5 through 26. Bedford Town Hall, 70 Bedford Center Road, Bedford. Suggested donation of $5 to $10 per class and can be paid by cash or check to the instructor. Visit BedfordRecOnline.com.

Marketing & Business Job fairs • NURSING JOB FAIR Come meet the hiring managers and directors, tour the facility, complete an application. Full time, part time and per diem positions available. Thurs., Feb. 11, 4 to 7 p.m. St. Joseph Hospital, 172 Kinsley St., Nashua. Visit stjosephhospital.com.

Marketing workshops • AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS: DISCOVER YOUR BEST MARKET FOR SALES Two-session course will walk agriculture producers through the "business model canvas" and will cover product uniqueness and attributes, value delivered to customers, market segmentations, finding customers, developing marketing growth strategies, forecasting sales, and dealing with marketing risks. Thurs., Feb. 11, 18, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Granite State College, 25 Hall St., Concord. Online registration is highly encouraged. Cost is $40 per person, $60 per farm. Full details and registration can found at bit.ly/DiscoveringMarkets.

Networking groups • TECHWOMEN POWER BREAKFAST Heather Lavoie, chief strategy officer for Geneia, will present “The Only One in Heels: female leadership in STEM,” and discuss her own journey into the technology field, major influencers along the way, and will highlight the work that Geneia is doing in healthcare. Wed., Feb. 10, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Road, Manchester. Tickets for the

Power Breakfasts are $10 for members of the Council and $20 for not-yet-members. Call 935-8951.

Personal finance • SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP Come hear about Social Security from an expert and ask questions about your own situation. Wed., Feb. 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wadleigh Memorial Library, 49 Nashua St., Milford. Free. Call 2490645.

• THE BENEFITS OF FUNERAL/CREMATION PRE-PLANNING A Lunch & Learn session to get the answers you need to help yourself and/ or other family members make important decisions about final arrangements. Wed., Feb. 17, noon to 1:30 p.m. Puritan Backroom Restaurant, 245 Hooksett Road, Manchester. Free, including lunch. RSVP is required as space is limited. Call Michele Phaneuf-Plasz at 625-5779 or email Michele@phaneuf.net.

• TAX HELP Volunteers from the AARP will be at the library to help senior citizens and low to moderate income taxpayers of all ages with their federal tax returns. Tax assistance volunteers do not, however, help prepare Schedule C over $10,000 in expenses, Schedule E, complicated/lengthy Schedule D forms without proper paperwork, or other specialized forms. Taxpayers with complex tax forms are advised to seek paid tax help. Mon. and Sat., Feb. 1 through April 11 (except Feb. 13, 15, March 12, and April 9). Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson. Go to rmlnh.org/events or call the library to make an appointment.

Walk-ins welcome if space is available. Call 886-6030.

Miscellaneous Festivals & Fairs • DERRY FROST FESTIVAL There will be a family show on Saturday, featuring Wildlife Encounters, as well as ice sculptures, sledding, skating on Beaver Lake with the Pinkerton Academy Hockey team, a chili

contest with sampling, and a snowshoe, snowmobile exhibit at Hoodkroft Golf Course, and much more. Sat., Feb. 13, and Sun., Feb 14. Various locations, Derry. Free. Visit derrynh.virtualtownhall.net or the Facebook event page called Derry Frost Festival for updates as events may be added/canceled due to weather/ice conditions.

• WINTER CARNIVAL AT WASSERMAN PARK An afternoon of all-ages winter fun including food, arts and crafts, carnival games, snowshoeing, raffles, storytimes, a youth ice fishing derby, snowmobile rides, a campfire with s’mores and the 2nd Annual Cardboard Box Sledding Contest. Sat., Feb. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. 116 Naticook Road, Merrimack. Visit merrimacknh.gov/parks-andrecreation.

Card, board & dice games for adults • ADULT GAME NIGHT Round up some friends to compete in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U on the big screen, or bring your own system and get others to play. There will also be board games including Pictionary, Blokus, Cranium, Apples to Apples, and Scrabble; or bring whatever you and your friends like to play. Open to adult 18 and up. Mon., Feb. 29, 7 to 9 p.m. Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St. , Nashua. Free. Snacks are provided. If you have a Wii U controller bring it along. Visit nashualibrary.org.

Pet programs • HARNESSING HISTORY: ON THE TRAIL OF THE NH STATE DOG, THE CHINOOK Meet Bob and Tug. NH Humanities speaker Bob Cottrell, an owner and authority on the Chinook, will share with the audience the story of this rare and famous dog breed that was established in northern New England. There are only about 500 Chinooks living today. Meet one at the library. Sun., Feb. 7, 2 p.m. Tucker Free Library, 31 Western Ave., Henniker. Visit tuckerfreelibrary.org.

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Keynote speaker Chief Dan Linskey gives a presentation at last year’s NH LEAD seminar. Courtesy photo.

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The NH LEAD seminar has had some notable growth, Puderbaugh says, expecting over 80 attendees this year, nearly double the attendance it had the first year.

He also reports that because of the seminar’s increased popularity, more potential speakers have started reaching out and expressing interest in presenting, which has allowed the Rotary Club to feature a greater variety of quality speakers.

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“It’s something we do as a service to the community, to bring in some great leadership training for area professionals,” event chair Steve Puderbaugh said. “Whether it’s for your personal life or your professional life … the leadership skills [taught] are effective across the board.”

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by Raymond restaurant The Tuckaway Tavern and a time for evaluations and feedback at the end. Most presentations will be PowerPoint style and about 45 minutes long.

Puderbaugh said the seminar’s focus differs each year, “depending on what’s needed in the community at that point.”

Last year it was geared toward public safety professionals, with the keynote speaker being Dan Linskey, a superintendent-in-chief for the Boston Police Department and the incident commander for the Boston Marathon bombings.

For this year’s seminar, the Rotary Club decided to keep the topics more general and universally applicable.

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IN/OUT CAR TALK

In search of an older Subaru Dear Car Talk: I want to buy a used Subaru for my winter adventures, most likely a 2000-’05 Outback or Forester with approximately 100,000 miles.

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By Ray Magliozzi for trouble!) There is a small used-car dealer in the area who specializes in used Subarus. He is somehow associated with a locally renowned specialty Subaru repair shop that does excellent work.

This guy finds used Subarus and takes them to this shop and gets them fixed up, including head gaskets, timing belts, etc. So far, so good. I recently looked at two of his cars, a 2004 with 75,000 miles and a 2002 with 150,000 miles. The 2004 had a chattering noise when idling. I’d heard that this noise might be the “lifters.” When I asked about this, the guy said that it’s actually “piston slap” and all Subarus have it. I’ve looked at quite a few Subarus so far in my search, and almost none had this noise. Hmm ... Then the 2002 with 150,000 miles had some visible oil seepage underneath, and when I asked him about that, he said that “all cars have some oil leakage when you change the oil.” Again, hmm ... Furthermore, when I told him my res-

ervations about getting a car with 150,000 miles, he said that if the car was well maintained, it was no problem at all, and said I am obsessed with the mileage. So my question is not so much about the cars themselves, because I would get any prospective car checked out at that repair shop; my question is more about this dealer’s answers to my questions. Is what he said actually accurate? His answers kind of make me question his sincerity a bit, in spite of his association with this repair shop. — Jay Not trusting a used-car dealer is not exactly a man-bites-dog story, Jay. But we’ll run it anyway.

A used-car dealer’s goal is to sell you a used car. Your goal is to get not just any used car, but a particularly good used car at a fair price. So that’s why we recommend to you, and to everybody else, that you have a used car checked out by your own mechanic before buying it, no matter who you’re buying the car from — even your brother. (Especially your brother.)

This salesman is correct that many Subarus do have piston slap. While on most cars this is a fatal flaw, we’ve found that Subarus often can live with it for a long time.

The sound comes from a looseness, or

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wobbling, of the pistons inside the cylinders. It tends to diminish once the car warms up and the pistons expand. If it doesn’t subside, or if it sounds different or more advanced than the normal Subaru piston slap, you’ll want to steer clear of that car. That’s something you should trust your own mechanic to tell you.

In terms of the oil seepage, the mechanic could be right: The leak could be oil spilled during an oil change. The filter is right up front in this car, so if that’s where you see the oil, he may be correct.

But these cars also are famous for having leaky valve-cover gaskets, cylinder head gaskets, oil pans, oil-pan gaskets and cam seals. If the leak is toward the back of the engine, it could be a leaky rear main seal, which is big money to fix. Again, you’ll want your own mechanic to tell you what’s actually leaking.

And the guy is wrong about mileage.

Generally speaking, a car with 150,000 miles on it is much closer to the bone yard than a car with 75,000 miles on it.

Sure, you can get a car with lower mileage that’s been abused, or a car with high mileage that’s been handled like a rare porcelain miniature of Sonja Henie’s tutu.

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150,000 miles on it is a short-term vehicle.

So if you’re looking for some real winter adventure — like getting stranded in a blizzard — a car with 150,000 miles will be more likely to give you that.

What concerns me most, though, is the way the dealer dismissed your reasonable concerns and tried to demean you by saying you’re “obsessed with mileage.” That’s why I think it’s time to take your business elsewhere.

One possibility is to talk to the folks at that garage that specializes in Subarus. Tell them what you’re looking for, and ask them to let you know if any of their customers decide to sell a good used Subaru. Since these mechanics probably have taken care of the car for years, they’ll know exactly what kind of shape it’s in, what it needs and how much of an animal the owner is.

Customers do often mention to us that they’re planning to sell their car. They want our advice about what to fix, or what price to ask for it. So we do occasionally get to play matchmaker.

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This week, meet Carl Soderberg, a brewer, operational manager and engineer at Able Ebenezer in Merrimack.

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Carl Soderberg Nano Brewer

Carl Soderberg of Auburn is a brewer, engineer and operational manager at Able Ebenezer, a nanobrewery he co-founded in Merrimack.

What kind of education What do you wish you’d or training did you need known at the beginning of for this job? your career?

There really isn’t very I look back and I have much. There are some a hard time saying I wish brewing schools out I had known about this there but, for the most before. Because I kind of part, as brewers, we’re look at it as, every time self-taught. From an engiI made it through one of neering perspective, we those obstacles or challengwere able to save a lot of es, we’ve definitely learned money. I did grad work and grown through that. on bioengineering down So, I see us better equipped at Tufts, [and] I have a going forward because bachelor of science in we’ve endured it and gone forensics from the Uni- Carl Soderberg. Courtesy photo. through it. versity of New Haven. … I guess I picked up a few skills along the way, What is your typical at-work uniform? though. Mike and I keep joking we could A pair of jeans, my cowboy boots and probably open a contracting company at the whatever T-shirt I feel like wearing today. end of this.

What was the first job you ever had?

How did you find your current job?

I bagged groceries and loaded cars at a groThe whole goal of opening a brewery, it cery store. — Ryan Lessard was because I wanted to take my hobby and Five favorites make it into a career.

Explain what your current job 2014, we spent every day building out this warehouse into a brewery.

I do everything from production operations schedules, overseeing How did you get interested in this field? the staff, brewing beer — that’s really what Back in the Army, I started falling in love Mike [Frizzelle, co-founder] and I focus on, is with craft beer, and after my deployment I ‘What are we gonna brew?’ and making sure started getting to a point where I was figureverything we produce is the same consistency ing out what I wanted to do with the rest of and quality that it has been. … I also do sales, my life and went to a beer festival up in Albuso going out to restaurants, finding places querque — I was stationed in El Paso. Just where we can get our beers on tap. And I also meeting people in the industry and seeing do bartending. We all share the responsibility what was happening with craft beer, it was What’s the best piece of work-related of manning our bar down here at the brewery. something I was very interested in getting advice anyone’s ever given you? into. I had a sciences and engineering backMy dad told me to only do business with How long have you worked there? ground, so I started sending my resume out people I like, so that’s something I try to We’ve been open for a year and a half. to a ton of breweries but never got any callremember every day.

Six months prior to when we opened in June backs. It’s a very competitive industry. is.

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WANTED - NEW MEMBERS FOR THE SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S AUXILIARY We would love to have you join our team!!!!

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Please Call 624-0265 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Exeter based alternative education program is looking for tutors interested in working with high school aged students in their area of interest (and your area of expertise). If you are able to donate 1-5 hours per week to help young people learn about topics they are passionate about, please email: thepennprogram@ gmail.com REGISTERED NURSES Full and part time openings for psychiatric nurses on evening and night shifts. Extensive paid orientation, new grads welcome.

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HOME CARE PROVIDER WANTED A contract position in the Nashua area to live with a creative and good sense of humor woman with physical disabilities.

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BARBERSHOP/SALON BOOTH RENTAL IN DERRY. 75% commission. Immediate openings for part time or 2 or 3 days a week with opportunity to attend classes and trade shows.

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1 year experience, knowledge of special diets preferred. Contact Robin at 603-206-8564 or jobs@mhcgm.org TAX PREPARERS Liberty Tax is seeking Tax Preparers. Bilingual Spanish English highly encouraged to apply. Experienced preferred but not necessary. We will train the right individual. Must have good day time availability. Must be friendly, have a great attitude and be dependable. Need to staff our Nashua and Manchester locations.

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Call 603-935-8714 Or email jose.lopez@libertytax.com NURSE TRAINER POSITION 40 hr./wk. Nurse Trainer needed in Merrimack/Nashua area.

Responsibilities: overseeing health and nursing care for individuals with dd; QA state regulations; and educating others.

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EXPERIENCED MED SPECIAL ED TUTOR/CAREGIVER Available in Manchester.Just returned from 19 years in South Africa with Youth With A Mission.

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PT SALES ASSOCIATE Pay $12.00/hr Seeking competent polished Sales Associate available for weekends/ evenings to join our team.

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Call 603-660-1181 OFFICE ASSISTANT FT for Manchester Podiatrist.

Assist patients, answer phones, data entry, insurance and billing.

Hardworking, friendly, reliable and enjoy working withall age groups. Some cleaning/lifting.

Confidentiality required. Apply: officehelpad@gmail.com BANQUET SERVERS The Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH is seeking Banquet Servers for day, evening, and weekend shifts to serve food in a professional and efficient manner to our patrons attending a banquet function. This is a fast paced and physically demanding position. If interested in this position, please complete application at: 70 Constitution Ave. Concord,NH or please fax your resume to (603)226-0782. EOE RRI NEEDS PART-TIME, FULL-TIME & RELIEF/PER DIEM DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS EOE in Derry, Sandown, & Salem. Training available! Make a difference in the world – one person at a time.844-281-0421 or jobs@resresources.com www.resresources.com CDL B DRIVER The Town of Hooksett is hiring a CDL B driver/laborer. Starting pay is $14.18. Please check the website for full job description and application at www.hooksett.org PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN Immediate need for one part time position growing to full time dependent upon business. Must be able to lift 60lbs, have a valid drivers license, clean driving record, self starter, energetic and have a good work ethic. $13.00/hr to start. Call Monday - Friday 603-898-0020 ext:106

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NIGHT OWLS WANTED Warehouse Associates neededto make holiday dreams come true. SMX at Amazon has immediate hiring and sign on bonuses. Apply at apply.smjobs.com/amazon or in person at: 10 State St, Nashua, NH 03063 (603)579-9942 PART TIME COOK Assisted living facility in Deerfield, NH. Hours: 5:30a-1:30p and/or 11:00a-7:00p. Includes 2 weekends per month. $10/ hr training, then $11/ hr. Competitive Benefits.

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HOOKSETT VILLAGE WATER PRECINCT Looking for Laborer. Full time. No calls. Employment applications may be picked up in person at 7 Riverside Street, Hooksett, NH, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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Southside Diner 127 Rockingham Rd. Derry, NH Call Danielle at 603-818-8880 RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST Community Bridges in Concord, NH works with people with disabilities in residential homes; Provides quality of life; daily living skills; community connection; build natural supports; Follow support plans; work flexible schedule; personal care; understand medical issues. Please submit resume online-hr@communitybridgesnh. org MANUFACTURING POSITIONS Kelly Services has a variety of opportunities in Manchester, Londonderry, Portsmouth, Dover & Stratham NH. All levels of experience and all shifts available.

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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Lockridge Animal Hospital is seeking to add an experienced veterinary technician to our 4 doctor practice. We are looking for someone with leadership, people and technical skills.

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FOOD Lots of love

Dine out on Valentine’s weekend

By Allie Ginwala

News from the local food scene

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By Allie Ginwala

Since the day of hearts and love falls on a Sunday this year, many restaurants are celebrating by featuring special menus or prix fixe dinners starting on Friday, Feb. 12, and continuing through Sunday, Feb. 14. Make your dinner reservations now so you don’t miss out on a romantic evening.

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• Happy GALentine’s Day: For “style, sophistication and sexy sustenance (with a cause)” don’t miss GALentine’s Day 2016, a benefit dinner for HAVEN, hosted by Pickwick’s Mercantile and Chef Evan Mallet of The Black Trumpet. On Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. head to the historic Bridge District (112 State St., Portsmouth) in your masquerade attire for a three-course meal, live music, amusebouche and a complimentary cocktail and wine service. “We are honored once again by the Pickwick’s Mercantile family to be the beneficiary of the 2016 GALentine’s Day celebration,” Kathy Beebe, executive director of HAVEN, said in a press release.

HAVEN provides critical services to the Seacoast, supporting victims of sexual and domestic abuse at no cost, 24/7, and represents the merger of SASS and A Safe Place.

GALentine’s Day service is $69 per person. Purchase tickets at galentinesday2016. eventbrite.com or from Pickwick's Mercantile (64 State St., Portsmouth, 427-8671).

• Community dining: Strafford Women's Club will host a ham and bean supper complete with homemade dishes and pies on Friday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bow Lake Grange Hall (569 Province Road, Strafford).

Proceeds from the event benefit the club’s scholarships. Call 664-2552 for details; purchase tickets at the door. Snow date is Saturday, Feb. 6. The Community Congregational Church of Greenland (44 Post Road, Greenland) will host a spaghetti supper on Friday, Feb. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The menu includes spaghetti with choice of sausage, meatballs or plain marinara sauce, plus salad, bread, beverage and homemade dessert. Tickets cost $8 per person. See communitychurchofgreenland.org. Enjoy a Mardi Gras-themed meal on Friday, Feb. 5, during the Veteran Benefit Dinner at VFW John H. Hargreaves Memorial Post 10722 (6 Main St., Pelham). Enjoy a meal of stews, chicken pot pie, salad, sides, coffee, tea and desserts. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children under 12. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, plus door prizes. Proceeds benefit veterans programs. See pelhamweb.org/vfw.

• Behind the barrels: Flag Hill Winery & Distillery (297 N. River Road, Lee, flaghill.com) kicks off a series of educational events on Thursday, Feb. 4, from 44

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• 110 Grill (27 Trafalgar Square, Nashua, 943-7443, 110grill.com) is offering Valentine’s Day specials from Thursday, Feb. 11, through Sunday, Feb. 14. Specials include a raw bar, strawberry and arugula salad, panroasted halibut, filet mignon and chocolate decadence. Call for reservations.

• Alan’s of Boscawen (133 N. Main St., 753-6631, alansofboscawen.com) will offer sweetheart dinners for two starting at $19.99 from Friday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 14. Menu includes crunchy chicken with broccoli over fettuccini alfredo, tender pastry-stuffed chicken, broiled Maryland crab cakes, grilled center-cut swordfish, prime rib of beef au jus and more. Call for reservations.

• Alpine Grove Banquet Facility (19 S. Depot Road, Route 111A, Hollis, 8829051, alpinegrove.com) will hold a dinner and dance on Saturday, Feb. 13, featuring hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, a buffet (includes Panzanella Tuscan bread salad, chicken Milanese, braised haddock, wild mushroom beef roulades, bacon cheddar Duchess potato, chocolate mousse cake) and DJ Chris Brunelle. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing until 11 p.m. Tickets cost $30 per person. Call for reservations.

• Angela’s Pasta and Cheese Shop (815 Chestnut St., Manchester, 625-9544, angelaspastaandcheese.com) has a special menu for couples who want to enjoy a gourmet meal at home. Dinner includes an entree (braised boneless beef short ribs with a zinfandel demiglace or pan-seared haddock with lobster, shiitake, leek and sherry cream sauce), appetizer (mixed green salad with herb vinaigrette or roasted winter vegetable soup) and wine (Villa Olmi chardonnay or cabernet sauvignon).

Both entrees come with Valentine raviolis, glazed roasted asparagus, dinner rolls and one piece each of raspberry limoncello cake and chocolate fudge cake. Order by Tuesday, Feb. 9. Pick up on Saturday, Feb. 13. Dinner costs $59.95, $54.95 without wine option.

• Bedford Village Inn (2 Olde Bedford

Way, Bedford, 472-2001, bedfordvillageinn.com) will serve a four-course, prix fixe menu from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14. Customize the dinner with a bottle of Champagne or wine delivered to the table, a rose to lay at one’s place setting and custom flower arrangements or centerpieces. The dinner, before customization, costs $75. Call for reservations.

• The Black Forest Cafe (212 Route 101, Amherst, 672-0500, theblackforestcafe.com) will serve dinner specials Friday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 13, from 5 to 9 p.m., plus the release of the new craft cocktail menu. Small plates (shrimp bisque, bruschetta duo) and entrees (almond-crusted day boat fish, Korean braised beef pot roast, pappardelle pasta) available. Priced per dish from $8 to $19.

Brunch specials (lemon ricotta pancakes, Spanish scrambled eggs, chicken and wild mushroom crepes) served Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Cask & Vine (1½ E. Broadway, Derry, 965-3454, caskandvine.com) is taking dinner reservations for 5, 7 and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13.

• Campo Enoteca (969 Elm St., Manchester, 625-0256, campoenoteca.com) will serve specials all weekend long including house-made New England lobster ravioli, dry-aged New York strip steak from Little Brook Farm and delicata squash stuffed with farro pilaf topped with Venetian onions on a bed of spicy pomodoro sauce alongside the regular menu. Taking reservations from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

• Colby Hill Inn (33 The Oaks, Henniker, 428-3281, colbyhillinn.com) is offering a one-night Sweetheart Escape starting at $339 per couple. Package includes an in-

room Champagne and cheese and fruit tray, a four-course chef tasting dinner for two (wine pairing available for additional cost), and breakfast. Call for reservations.

• Copper Door (15 Leavy Drive, Bedford, 488-2677, copperdoorrestaurant.com) is taking reservations for a prix fixe Valentine’s Dinner, served in lieu of the regular dinner menu on Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14. Two-course ($59 per person), three-course ($69 per person) and fourcourse ($79 per person) options offered.

Menu includes crab bisque, lobster tartlet, grilled pork loin, wild mushroom ravioli, turtle cheesecake, red velvet cupcake and chocolate cinnamon torte.

• Cotton (75 Arms St., Manchester, 6225488, cottonfood.com) will offer Valentine specials from Friday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 14. The regular menu plus food and drink specials will be available. Call for reservations.

• Country Tavern (452 Amherst St., Nashua, 889-5871, countrytavern.org) is taking reservations for Sunday night from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring the regular dinner menu plus Valentine’s Day specials. Reservations required.

• Dancing Lion Chocolate (917 Elm St., Manchester, 625-4043, dancinglion. us) will hold a Valentine’s Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 21, with seatings at 3 and 6 p.m.

The seven-course meal includes chocolate, romance and live music. Tickets are $150 per person. Reservations required.

• Epoch Restaurant & Bar (90 Front St., Exeter, 778-3762, epochrestaurant.com) offers a Valentine’s Day menu on Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14, with appetizer (Maine lobster bisque, chilled Atlantic oysters, petite arugula salad), entree (espresso dusted filet mignon, bronzed sea scallops,

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• The Homestead Restaurant (641 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack, 4292022, homesteadnh.com) will serve a limited menu on Valentine’s Day. No reservations, but call ahead welcome.

• Hooked Seafood Restaurant and Ignite Bar & Grille (110 Hanover St., Manchester, 606-1189; 100 Hanover St., 644-0064, hookedonignite.com) is taking reservations at both locations for dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a Champagne toast and dinner specials offered alongside the regular dinner menu.

• LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst, 672-9898, labellewinerynh.com) will serve meals prepared and paired with LaBelle wines from the Bistro Friday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 672-9898, ext. 1, for reservations.

• Mile Away Restaurant (52 Federal Hill Road, Milford, 673-3904, mileawayrestaurant.com) is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day dinner. Entrees (options such as baked stuffed shrimp, lobster ravioli, grilled duck breast, prime rib, maple salmon) include a choice of appetizer, salad and dessert (options such as ice cream puff, peach melba, cheesecake with raspberry sauce, strawberry shortcake).

Call for reservations.

• Mint Bistro (1105 Elm St., Manchester, 625-6468, mintbistronh.com) will serve the full menu plus select specials such as shared dishes for two during regular restaurant hours.

• O Steaks and Seafood (11 S. Main St., Concord, 856-7925, magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com) is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day dinner from 5 to 9 p.m.

The regular dinner menu plus a special course menu will be offered.

• Old Europe (76 N. Main St., Concord, 856-7181, oldeuropenh.com) will serve a fixed menu on Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13, with three or four courses, each with two or three options. Cost will be around $60 to $70 per person. Call for reservations.

• Pasquale’s Ristorante (143 Raymond Road, Candia, 483-5005, pasqualeincandia. com) will serve from a special Valentine’s Day menu featuring favorite dishes and special desserts like raspberry torte. Dinner is by reservation only from 4 to 9 p.m. There will also be live music. Pizzeria open on a first come, first served basis.

• Piccola Italia (815 Elm St., Manchester, 606-5100, piccolaitalianh.com) will serve from the regular menu plus appetizer and entree specials from noon to 9 p.m.

• The Quill (2500 N. River Road, Manchester, 629-4608, snhu.edu/restaurant) Southern New Hampshire University’s restaurant will serve A Quill Valentine dinner

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grilled herb and garlic rack of lamb) and dessert (flourless chocolate cake, selection of Memories ice cream and sorbet) options for $65, $90 with wine pairing.

• Firefly American Bistro & Bar (22 Concord St., Manchester, 935-9740, fireflynh.com) will serve from the full menu, plus several high-end specials. Open for regular hours on Sunday; reservations strongly recommended.

• Flag Hill Winery & Distillery (297 North River Road, Route 155, Lee, flaghill. com) will host a savory eats and chocolate treats reception featuring chocolate-covered bacon, a bread bar and cheese board and a glass of sparkling Cayuga, with winery and distillery tour options at 1 and 3:30 p.m. The 21+ event is $34 per couple. Reservations required. Call 659-2949 or email events@flaghill.com.

• The Foundry (50 Commercial St., Manchester, 836-1925, foundrynh.com) will serve from the regular menu plus a special of a dozen oysters and two glasses of sparkling wine for $30 as a starter.

• Fratello’s (155 Dow St., Manchester, 624-2022, fratellos.com) will serve from their special holiday menu, plus a blackboard special dinner for two with choice of soup or salad, entree (petit filet, pan-seared duck breast, Sicilian chicken, pestoencrusted salmon) and chocolate lava cake for $60. Serving from 4 to 9 p.m. on a first come, first served basis.

• Funktion Spirits & Spoonfuls (931 Elm St., Manchester, 782-5365, funktionspirits.com) will serve dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. The regular Sunday brunch will also be served along with Valentine’s Dayinspired specials.

• Gauchos Churrascaria Brazilian Steak House (62 Lowell St., Manchester, 669-9460, gauchosbraziliansteakhouse. com) will have live Brazilian music and martini specials on Friday (dinner starts at 4 p.m.), live Brazilian jazz and wine specials on Saturday (dinner starts at 4 p.m.) and live music and a Bloody Mary bar on Sunday (brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner starts at 3 p.m.). Call for reservations.

• Giorgio’s Ristorante & Bar (524 Nashua St., Milford, 673-3939; 707 Milford Road, Merrimack, 883-7333, giorgios. com) will serve specials alongside the regular menu. Call for reservations.

• Granite Restaurant & Bar at The Centennial Hotel (96 Pleasant St., Concord, 227-9005, graniterestaurant.com) is offering a Valentine’s Day weekend package starting at $259. Includes threecourse dinner for two with a special menu and chocolate-covered strawberries and Champagne. Book the package at thecentennialhotel.com and call the restaurant for the dinner reservation.

• Hanover Street Chophouse (149 Hanover St., Manchester, 644-2467,

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• The Red Blazer (72 Manchester St., Concord, 224-4101, theredblazer.com) will serve Valentine’s dinner specials from Friday, Feb. 12, to Sunday, Feb. 14.

• Republic Cafe (1069 Elm St., Manchester, 666-3723, republiccafe.com) will serve specials all weekend long including dry-aged New York strip steak from Little Brook Farm, kabocha squash bread pudding and a New England-landed catch alongside the regular menu during regular hours.

• Restaurant Tek-Nique (170 Rt. 101, Bedford, 488-5629, restaurantteknique. com) will serve on Valentine’s Day from 4 to 9 p.m. featuring a six course choice menu and a glass of sparkling wine. Cost is $100 per person. Call for reservations.

• Speaker’s Corner Bistro at Crowne Plaza Hotel (2 Somerset Parkway, Nash-

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Food Fairs/festivals/expos • ICE HARVEST & WINTER CARNIVAL Harvest ice on the farm pond, plus enjoy farm animals, wagon-pulled sleigh rides, live music, winter games and crafts, demos and exhibits. Get lunch or a treat from the Farmhouse Kitchen. Sat., Feb. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth. $10 age 11 and up, $5 children age 5 to 10, free for age 4 and under. See remickmuseum.org.

• FEBRUARY FESTIVAL Coffee and tea related events include a tea tasting, latte art competition, live music, pour over bar sampling and roast demonstration. Tues., Feb 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. (lantern lighting and tea tasting at Amherst); Thurs., Feb. 11, at 9 p.m. (latte art competition in Manchester); Sat., Feb. 13 (pop-up pour over bar in both locations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and coffee roasting demo in Amherst from noon to 1 p.m.) A&E Coffee and Tea,

ua, 595-4155, speakerscornerbistro.com) will serve a special Valentine’s menu on Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13.

Menu includes potato-crusted haddock, cracked pepper flat iron steak, free-range chicken andria, Dijon-brined pork tenderloin and wild mushroom and short rib ravioli. Call for reservations.

• Sunny’s Table (11 Depot St., Concord, 225-8181, sunnystable.com) will offer a prix fixe menu with seatings at 6 and 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. • Surf (207 Main St., Nashua, 595-9293, surfseafood.com) will serve a special menu alongside the regular menu starting on Friday, Feb. 12. Valentine’s Day dinner reservations for any size party are recommended, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

• Tuscan Kitchen (67 Main St., Salem, 952-4875, tuscanbrands.com) will serve La Festa di San Valentino from Friday, Feb. 12, to Sunday, Feb. 14. The menu features fennel poached shrimp cocktail, red snapper, Porterhouse steak for two, caramel chocolate mousse roulade and more. Reservations are strongly recommended; serving lunch from noon to 4 p.m., dinner from 4 to 9 p.m.

• UnWine’d Key West Cafe & Grille (865 Second St., Manchester, 625-9463, unwined.net) is taking reservations for dinner from Friday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, Feb. 14.

• Veranda Martini Bar & Grille (201 Hanover St., Manchester, 627-2677, verandagrille.com) is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day dinner starting at 4 p.m. serving from the full menu, plus specials, prime rib and a treat for the ladies.

• XO on Elm (827 Elm St., Manchester, 560-7998, xoonelm.com) will serve from the regular menu along with specials.

135 Route 101A, Amherst. A&E Coffee and Tea, 1000 Elm St., Manchester. See facebook.com/ AEroastery.

• CHILLY CHILI COOKOFF 40 professional chefs and amateur cooks prepare sweet, mild, hot and spicy chilis to sample, plus cornbread. Sat., Feb. 27.

North Conway Community Center, 2628 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway. See mtwashingtonvalley.org.

• CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Trailside chocolate shops offer treats, plus other businesses offer chocolate specialties throughout Mt. Washington Valley. Sun., Feb. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mt. Washington Valley Ski & Snowshoe Foundation, 279 Route 16-302, Intervale. Tickets cost $30 in advance, $35 the day of. See mwvskitouring.org.

Chef events/special meals • EL NINO BONFIRE cocktail and food specials (such as mini steak and ale pie, s'mores, poutine, chowder), live entertainment around the bonfire and

an ice luge bar. Thurs., Feb. 4, to Sat., Feb. 6, from 5:30 p.m.

Live entertainment from 7 p.m., ice luge bar from 5:30 p.m. Bedford Village Inn, 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford. Free admission.

See bedfordvillageinn.com.

• GALENTINE'S DAY Appetizing Aphrodisiacs dinner to benefit HAVEN, hosted by Pickwick's Mercantile. Featuring The Black Trumpet's chef Evan Mallett, evening features a three course meal, live music, amuse bouche, complimentary cocktail and wine service.

Guests encouraged to wear masquerade attire. Fri., Feb. 12, and Sat., Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. 112 State St., Portsmouth. Service is $69 per person. Purchase tickets at eventbrite or call Pickwick's Mercantile (64 State St., Portsmouth) at 427-8671.

• HEARTHSIDE DINNER Prepare then enjoy a 19th century-style meal led by costumed interpreters. BYOB for the meal. Sat., Feb. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland

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Valentine’s Tea takes on Downton Abbey

By Allie Ginwala

aginwala@hippopress.com

When February rolls around each year, it’s time for the members of St. James United Methodist Church to ready the fellowship hall to host their annual Valentine’s tea, a tradition at the church for over 16 years. The only difference this year is the tea’s theme: a farewell to Downton Abbey.

“We thought it would be fun to dress up in some Downton Abbey period clothing, so we’re hoping to decorate our fellowship hall to appear like a 1920s room,” said Carol Marrone, who helped organize the event.

“It’ll be not so formal that people don’t want to come, but we’re hoping that some of the people in the church will dress up as some of the characters.”

One couple who’s already on board will preside as Lord and Lady Grantham and greet people as they come through the door, while Marrone’s co-organizer will be the dowager countess for the afternoon.

Marrone personally always wears a hat to the tea, because “that’s what you do.”

The idea to host a tea themed around the popular British drama was inspired by a church in Peterborough that held a similar and very successful event. St. James decided the timing was right for fans of the show to celebrate its final season.

“It’s such a popular show that so many people in the area watch it and are almost addicted to it like I am,” Marrone said.

Plants, furniture and table settings will reflect the era the show is set in, and Marrone said they hope to have a photobooth in one of the Sunday school rooms set up for guests to take pictures in their period dress or tea time attire.

“We have china cups and saucers that have been donated by the church members over the years so that it’s a little on the formal side,” she said. “Instead of the same old same old, it’s a nice way for young people to learn more about the proper way to do things — a little etiquette thrown in there.”

Hill Road, Tamworth. $50 per person, 18+. Call 323-7591 to register. See remickmuseum.org.

• MURDER MYSTERY DINNER Includes four course dinner and cash bar. Sat., Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. The Common Man Inn & Spa, 231 Main St., Plymouth.

Tickets cost $50 per person. See thecman.com.

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In addition to members of the Crawley family, some of the church’s young adults will dress as maids and waitstaff to serve the tea, which is modeled after the British tradition. Cucumber sandwiches, scones, cream puffs, mini quiche and other finger foods are on the menu, with gluten-free items available by request.

In years past the tea has drawn about 100 guests, and Marrone hopes that given the theme, a broader demographic will turn out this time around.

“I have heard of senior citizens watching the show, but I also know groups of teachers and younger people that are really fascinated with this program, so I think because we’ve themed it for Downton Abbey it might draw some more people,” she said.

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Where: St. James United Methodist Church, 646 D.W. Hwy, Merrimack Tickets: $8 adults, $5 children 10 and under. Call 424-7459 to make a reservation.

Visit: stjames-umchurch.org

Manganello, bartenders Patrick Andrew of Baldwin Bar in Woburn, Mass., and Jeremy Hart of Codex in Nashua. Sun., Feb. 28, at 4:30; Mon., Feb. 29, at 7 p.m. Riverwalk Cafe, 35 Railroad Sq., Nashua. Cost is $45.

See thefarmersdinner.com.

• GUEST CHEF SERIES At Row 34. Each week, a guest chef will prepare a la carte dishes that represent their culinary style alongside the regular menu.

Tuesdays through March during dinner service from 5 to 10

p.m. Row 34, 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth. See row34nh.com.

Church & charity suppers/bake sales • NH SPCA BENEFIT Mention NH SPCA to your server and 10 per cent of dinner sales will be donated.

Thurs., Feb. 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Blue Mermaid Island Grill, 409 The Hill (116 High St.), Portsmouth.

See bluemermaid.com.

• HAM AND BEAN SUPPER Homemade dishes and pies to benefit Strafford Women's Club

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For as long as he can remember, Jonathan Christy wanted to be a chef. He started working in restaurants when he was 14 years old and most recently became sous chef at the Thirsty Moose Taphouse’s newest location (795 Elm St., Manchester, 792-2337, thirstymoosetaphouse.com/manchester). He was drawn to the restaurant’s fast-paced atmosphere and hip, younger crowd — and the extensive tap list was appealing to the self-described “beer geek.” The Thirsty Moose Taphouse in Manchester is striving to serve a younger demographic and families as well. To accomplish that goal, Christy said, the current focus is perfecting the menu, which is standardized across the three locations (the other two are in Portsmouth and Dover). In the future they’d like to feature monthly specials and host beer pairing dinners, exposing folks to some of the great pairing options among today’s unique microbrews.

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“We were looking for new ideas for programming … and we wanted to reach out to a new crowd … to try to draw out people and encourage learning in all aspects of life,” Rebecca Crockett, Pelham Public Library’s adult services librarian, said in a phone interview. “There has been a lot of emphasis on makerspace … we were kind of trying to do what we could in that direction, but also push it a bit.”

The Pelham Public Library has held onetime cooking sessions before (like making the perfect pie crust and how to make pasta), but never one that met regularly. At its inaugural meeting on Jan. 20, Cookbook Explorers! began with a discussion of the different diets and eating habits of those in the room before they brainstormed what

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“And from there it was national tea month, so we had a little tea party,” Crockett said.

Since the library doesn’t have a full kitchen, the group stuck to recipes that didn’t require cooking, like cucumber sandwiches and watercress sandwiches.

For future meetings, folks are encouraged to bring a dish for a potluck and recipe discussion. “[There aren’t] a lot of home economics classes anymore. ... These are just life skills people pick up along the way, and there are definitely gaps,” Crockett said. “[I] hope this is going to fill that and at least expose people to things. It’s not the rigid lesson they might get somewhere else.”

Jessica Drouin, materials/technical specialist at Derry Public Library, said their goal is to meet the community’s needs.

“We thought, we have a very high circulation for our cookbooks, so we know people love cooking in this community,” she said.

The way it works in Derry is that a cookbook is set as the focus for the upcoming meeting, and group members can pick up the book, take it home and try out some recipes to decide which one to make and bring to the meeting.

“We get together in the group and talk about the recipes we chose and why and the modifications we made and whether or not they work,” she said.

At the last two meetings two people have made the same dish but with different modifications, allowing everyone the chance to compare and contrast. Since a number of the group attendees have been cooking for a long time, they’ve had the chance to divert into ingredient-specific tangents, like using almond paste.

“The library is so much more than just books,” Drouin said. “We’ve had a teen cooking group, so we don’t limit ourselves to just literary elements.”

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Valentine’s Day will be at the crux of next month’s dishes for both groups. Derry’s Cookbook Group will feature Nick Malgieri’s Chocolate: From Simple Cookies to Extravagant Showstoppers. In Pelham, the group that meets in the evening decided to keep it open with a “chocolate” theme, while the morning group chose to make something with a red ingredient in it.

“We want to be really open and flexible,” Crockett said. “We might get some baked goods or chili peppers. I hope people will be creative.”

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• SPAGHETTI SUPPER Menu includes spaghetti with choice of sausage, meatballs or plain marinara sauce, plus salad, bread, beverage and homemade dessert. Fri., Feb. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Community Congregational Church of Greenland, 44 Post Road, Greenland. Cost is $8 per person. See communitychurchofgreenland.org.

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• ARTISAN BREADS I Learn the basics of bread baking while making sweet Jewish Challah bread, herb ciabatta and cheesy Gruyere rolls. Wed., Feb 10, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Finesse Pastries, 968 Elm St., Manchester. Cost is $75 per class. Visit finessepastries.com.

• WILDTREE DINNER PREP WORKSHOPS Assemble 10 meals (that feed three to four people each) for your freezer made with Brothers Butcher meats and Wildtree products.

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Roasted Pork with Shredded Brussels Sprouts Courtesy of Real Simple 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pork tenderloin Kosher salt and black pepper 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted almonds, chopped

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Special Valentine’s Weekend somehow sweet flavor to them that would pair well with both apricots and almonds.

Sautéing the Brussels sprouts in the pork fat was not a part of this recipe, but the majority of other recipes I found for cooking the veggies called for a similar fat, so we decided to try it.

Once we seared the pork and transferred it to a different pan in the oven to finish roasting, we added a bit of olive oil to the remaining fat in the frying pan, seasoned the Brussels sprouts with pinches of salt and pepper, and sautéed for a few minutes until the veggies were slightly brown to black around the edges.

Given we used the pork we planned on eating that night for part of the recipe, it proved an extremely pantry-friendly meal.

Similarly, the recipe from Real Simple that mirrors ours closest is very pantry-friendly.

Dried apricots and almonds are great ingredients to keep in your pantry to spice up a veggie dish or a simple salad.

While my husband and I were both happy with how our Brussels sprouts turned out, I think next time we’ll try roasting them to see if they develop a more nuanced flavor. Until then, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal and a great introduction to a veggie you may be unfamiliar with cooking. — Lauren Mifsud

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Last week was the first time I ate Brussels sprouts. My husband bought them on a whim, and we decided to look up different ways to cook the petite vegetables. Most recipes we stumbled on called for oven roasting the cabbage-like buds, but we were short on time and patience.

Other recipes that we found called for sautéing the vegetables, which we certainly had time for, but many included bacon or pancetta, neither of which we had. However, we were making pork that night, and I figured sautéing the Brussels sprouts in the seared pork fat would be just as effective, and delicious, as using bacon.

We ended up cobbling together our own recipe, using the fat from the pork, olive oil, salt and pepper. Not only was it pantry- and time-friendly, but it was delicious.

Since our cooking method for the Brussels sprouts didn’t follow a single recipe, I started looking for ones that matched as closely as possible what we did. I eventually found this recipe for roasted pork with Brussels sprouts that, aside from a few slight differences, is pretty close to how we cooked our meal.

We opted to leave the Brussels sprouts whole instead of slicing them, and omitted the apricots and almonds. But the sautéed Brussels sprouts had a unique, salty and

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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper, and cook, turning occasionally until browned (approximately 6 to 8 minutes). Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the pork until cooked through. Let rest before slicing. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a second large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, apricots, almonds, salt and pepper. Cook, tossing until the Brussels sprouts are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Bring tupperware for leftovers.

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New Hampshire Wine Week 2016 has come and gone. Prior to and during the big event, I had the chance to talk with several wine experts, including Joe Spellman, master sommelier from JUSTIN Winery. Here’s what he had to say about how he got into the wine business, how he helps market JUSTIN in a crowded California market and what you can find in his own glass.

Joe is based in Chicago but travels nationally, working with distributors, attending events and meeting with restaurants to promote the JUSTIN brand. He said while working in the restaurant business in the early 1980s he found the wine part of it the most interesting.

He ended up at a wine bar in Chicago, which was a new idea at the time, and learned a lot about wine in order to talk with the customers and make recommendations. He said he learned all about the names and geography.

“It opened up a different world for me,” he said. “It was a backdrop to good food, and my specialty became wine.”

Later on, the owner of the wine bar opened up a more formal location and Joe became the sommelier there, helping set up the cellar and wine list.

“That was a different role for me, but I embraced that,” he said, noting these were the days where only really formal establishments had sommeliers, who worked in tuxedos.

“Many people don’t come out of high school or even college saying ‘we want to be sommeliers,’ but we are attracted to wine through food or restaurants and it somehow becomes front and center.”

He was the master sommelier at Charlie Trotter’s in the early 1990s. During that decade, he passed the sommelier exam and earned his Master Sommelier diploma in 1996. He was also named “Best Sommelier in the World in French Wines and Spirits” in 1997. So when he talks about wine, he really knows his stuff.

Joe joined JUSTIN as the national accounts manager in 2008; the company now includes Landmark Vineyards. He said his favorite parts of this role are interacting with consumers and making connections through wine.

This goes back to his years in restaurants and being able to share educational connections with customers.

“People ask about the differences between wines, they taste them and then the light bulb goes off,” he said. “That is always the best part of the business — that customer appreciation and that ‘wow’ factor. I also enjoy the emotional connection of sharing wine with

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family and friends.”

Justin Baldwin started the winery after purchasing 160 acres in Paso Robles in 1981. At that time, there were only eight functioning wineries. That number has swelled to more than 200 just in the region. The winery’s brand focuses on Bordeaux-style blends that include cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc.

Joe said two of their focus points are education and quality factors. They have built the brand slowly but surely, have brought it to more markets over time and received some nice third-party press endorsements.

“We have taken a leadership position in our region and proclaimed cabernet as our key variety, while others are focused on syrah or zinfandel-based blends,” he said. “Where we are, cab is king, and that has helped us grow quite a bit.”

He said the winery operates by the slogan “to be considered among the finest wines in the world.”

Here in New Hampshire, we currently have access to a range of JUSTIN wines. Their Vineyards 13 Sauvignon Blanc is priced at $14.99, while their signature flagship Isosceles blend is priced at $79.99. For a brand that has claimed cabernet, it is no surprise that they have taken a lot of time to develop their red blends, and their vintages reflect that. That being said, their sauvignon blanc is delightful and something I will definitely be purchasing again after having the opportunity to try it.

Joe called red blends his “sweet spot,” noting Bordeaux blends are some of the grandest and most ageable wines in the world. He said he enjoys several but mentioned Rhone varieties and blends, Hermitage, French red blends and wines of place — those that cannot be duplicated anywhere else.

It was an honor being able to speak with Joe, and all of the notable winemakers and industry experts I spoke to who took part in New Hampshire Wine Week. I’m already clearing my calendar for next year’s event!

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Head north, then more north, then bang a left and you’ll be in White River Junction, Vermont, home to singer-songwriter Christian Durgin, whose first LP is on the docket here, featuring contributions from Manchester/Concord musicians Patrik Gochez (Pat & The Hats) and George Laliotis. That’s all the background I have handy, so we can get to the specifics of these songs, mostly of a fedora-hat drinkand-stumble pub-jam stripe. The most unappetizing of these songs, hands down, is “Fever,” which makes its Grateful Dead point in one verse but slogs on for a total of over seven minutes, which, if the soloing was 4-star, would be survivable, but it’s not, and the microwaved wakka-wakka jam-out eventually runs out of steam and blurs into every other government-issue garage-noodling thing you’ve ever heard from your own townies. Opener “Where Did You Go” fares much better, emanating a steez that combines Tom Petty with late-1960s radio-pop (Durgin’s voice goes a bit Bowie here as well, which is a sliver outside the rank-and-file norm). “Brain Pollution,” along with a few other tunes, evinces a Train-meets-Pavement formula that certainly has potential. B- — Eric W. Saeger

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• Elton John’s music may be a staple of elevators and medical specialist offices now, but did you know he actually put out a cool album once, in 1975? That cool album was titled Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, and, despite the fact that he should have done more of that kind of stuff, it wasn’t until 2006’s The Captain & the Kid album that he did a sequel.

But by then it was too late, because the big greedy record label decided they wouldn’t promote it, so Elton got mad and tried to sue, but whatever, here he is with a new album, Wonderful Crazy Night, featuring pretty much the same band as TC&TK. The single “Looking Up” is astonishingly boring, sort of a Vegas-ready Billy Joel mid-tempo thing that sort of wants to be “Philadelphia Freedom” but it’s too tired. I hope that answers all your questions.

• Breakbot is a man from France who, up to now, has won semi-popularity after releasing one album, but mostly from doing remixes — in other words making good songs unlistenable. But, after trying to start a (largely ignored) Twitter-beef sort-of-accusing Bruno Mars of ripping off “Treasure” from him, he is now ready to graduate kindergarten and make a second album, which brings us to Still Waters. The first single is “Back for More,” and it sucks, sort of like Wham doing a slow-dance barf-along with no singing. What that means is he’s going to be the go-to DJ for the next 12 months as the collective cultural froggy continues to sit in the boiling pot. If I have to see him on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve I’m literally going to murder my TV. • Brit-dance-pop sex-object Foxes is back with her second LP, after drawing comparisons to Katy Perry and Florence Welch, singing on Zedd’s hit “Clarity” single and doing some modeling just to round out the humanitarian section of her resumé. More importantly, she wears weird clothes and is leading the charge to bring back bangs, for the hair — come on, let’s just elect her omnipotent ruler of the universe today. All I Need is the name of this new album, and “Devil Side” is the single, which sounds like an Adele bum-out but with snap-dance, a really weak hook and less American Idol-style face-blasting. But so what, come on, she has bangs!

• Country/rock/whatever lady Lucinda Williams has been around forever, writing decent-enough songs (Tom Petty covered her “Changed the Locks”) but never really getting to the level of other debatably decent country/whatnot ladies. To me, she’s always been like a broke-down version of Patty Griffin, put it that way. Her new album is The Ghosts Of Highway 20, the title tune of which is as dusty-cowboy as it looks like, like all that’s missing is spurs and someone muttering “Git on back to Sweetwater, ya varmint” in a Sam Elliot voice. She should be more popular than she is, but that’s the price one pays for not being a worthless tool of the Matrix. — Eric W. Saeger

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Brady Carlson may be known in the New Hampshire writing community for his work with NHPR, but he’s also a book guy, too — his latest project, Dead Presidents: An American Adventure into the Strange Deaths and Surprising Afterlives of Our Nation’s Leaders, serves as evidence.

The book, released Feb. 1, mixes history with travel writing and tells stories about what happens after presidents die. It required more digging and researching than you might think. Most books only have tiny snippets of this kind of information.

“The way most people write biographies is, when the person dies, the book ends,” Carlson said.

For research, he relied heavily on travel and interviews. It brought him to 36 different sites across the country.

Carlson has long been fascinated with presidents, ever since the fifth grade, when he visited Lincoln’s tomb in Springfield, Illinois.

He thought just being in the presence of the 16th president’s body would spark interest, but what was equally fascinating was learning the site was designed to deter potential grave robbers after attempts in 1876.

“There’s this whole story people weren’t writing, and it was that story they weren’t telling that appealed to me,” Carlson said.

Carlson came up with the idea for the project a few years back. He first thought he’d write about it in a blog, which might then turn into a book, but when he got a call from a book agent not long afterward, he began researching in earnest. He found a lot of common stories and themes, some funny, some heartbreaking, some that were just plain weird.

“One that I found kind of creepy was how often their bodies are moved,” Carlson said.

For instance, President James Monroe had been buried in New York — where he lived at the end of his life and died — but as tension built up with the Civil War, folks in the South lobbied for his body to move to Virginia. When it arrived, it was met with a parade and celebration.

Grave robbery aside, Lincoln’s body had life after life, too, taking a very long funeral tour on its way back to Illinois. Millions wanted to pay their respects, Carlson said, but the U.S. government also wanted to impose a

kind of punishment.

“They wanted to put Lincoln’s body on display, so as to say, ‘Here’s what the Southerners did to us,’” Carlson said.

For some presidents, death forgives all.

Richard Nixon died 20 years after Watergate and had a very large televised funeral with all living presidents in attendance.

“It was everyone saying, essentially, let bygones be bygones. … It was this sort of national movement, where the country as a whole declared the war on Richard Nixon was over,” Carlson said.

Carlson also took a trip to Dallas, Texas, during the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination. He said it’s a subject people in Dallas still get riled up about, even now.

“They don’t like for people to think of them as the place of the Kennedy assassination,” Carlson said. “A lot of people blamed the city and a lot of the anti-Kennedy voices in the city at the time.”

What struck Carlson was how big we go for presidents. The Washington Monument took almost a century to build, and when it was finished, it was the tallest structure in the world. Building had started while Washington was still alive, and he had wanted nothing to do with it.

“People were essentially acting against Washington’s own wishes. He said, ‘I just want to be left alone,’” Carlson said.

One of Carlson’s last trips was to West Branch, Iowa, to attend the Hoover-Ball National Championships. The game is a popular pastime in the former president’s hometown, one Hoover’s doctor developed in response to his fondness for snacking.

It involves throwing a giant medicine ball over a net.

Carlson thinks these stories say a lot about the American people, and he hopes this book helps get those tales out.

“There are a lot of long, interesting, compelling stories, but they’re so hidden. We forget to ask, how did that get there? Why is that the way it is?” Carlson said. “If we’re willing to spend millions of dollars to bury [presidents] and have planes flying overhead while we’re burying them, they must have meant something to us. … Those situations can tell us more about ourselves than the person we’re burying, naming a school after or who we’re naming the highway for.”

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“The sun was speaking for itself,” replies the old man.

The lesson? Sometimes there is power is in holding your speech. It’s little life gems like this that are made even more poignant because you read (in the introduction) that the Knight does indeed get killed. You weep for such a gentle, wise man, and you recognize what a gift he has left his family. While I know this is fiction and the Knight and his family don’t exist, the lessons rang loud enough for me to tell my daughter that the weather spoke for itself after the third time she told me it was “freezing cold” outside. When she looked at me a little oddly, I suggested that she read this book.

I read Rules for a Knight over the holidays, and after I turned the last page I didn’t put it on my bookshelf. Instead I placed it on my bedside table to read again. If only I could be a knight, if only I had enough grace to live like one. If only I could pass these lessons on to my kids. While I’m sure some people will find this book sappy, a clumsy attempt at being moralistic, there will be many others, like me, who believe that using stories and life lessons is an effective way to teach others.

Hawke writes like a veteran storyteller. The book moves with passion and grace. It’s a quick read with short chapters (something my dad would have called a bathroom book) but is amazing in its depth. Small in size, green with a hard cover and clearly made to look like a gift book (it came out during the holidays), this one might be mistaken for a joke publication. But if you read it and take the time to embrace the stories, you’ll find that this little fictitious beauty, while masquerading as a set of rules for Knights, is actually a set of rules for life. A — Wendy E.N. Thomas

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Rules for a Knight is a fictitious account of a letter written in 1483 and recently found in the home of the Hawke family from Ohio. The letter is from a knight to his children on the eve of the battle of Slaughter Bridge. Fearing that he won’t survive the clash, the knight passes on lessons to his children in the guise of little stories.

“A dark wind murmurs secrets into my ear as I write to you this evening. Perhaps this whisper is only the deceitful voice of fear, but I must admit I am afraid I will never see you again.”

The book has 20 chapters, which cover topics such as Solitude, Pride, Cooperation, Speech, and finally Death. Each chapter begins with a verse, which is followed by an example or story illustrating the particular virtue or rule. Basically, these are all good rules that everyone should live by, the kind of thing many of us were taught in Sunday school — honor your mother and father, that sort of thing.

“Do not speak ill of others. A Knight does not spread news that he does not know to be certain, or condemn things that he does not understand.” The chapter that follows is a story of a young man who, while with his grandfather watching a sunset, comments again and again (and again) on its beauty. The young man then gets upset when his grandfather doesn’t remark on his brilliant observation.

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• 1,000 books before kindergarten: The Children’s Librarians of New Hampshire has launched an early literacy program, NH 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, an initiative that encourages families to read to their young children and use the resources of public libraries. It’s also supported by the Center for the Book (at the New Hampshire State Library), the New Hampshire Academy of Family Physicians, and New Hampshire Family Voices.

Lots of local New Hampshire libraries have formed programs around it. Those in our coverage area include the Bedford Public Library, Amherst Town Library, Kimball Library, Griffin Free Public Library, Smyth Public Library, Chester Public Library, Concord Public Library, Hopkinton Town Library, Derry Public Library, Nesmith Library, Nashua Public Library, Manchester City Library, among others. Visit 1000booksbeforekindergarten.org or chilis. nhlibrarians.org/nh-1000-books-before-kindergarten.

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• ANDREW MERTON Writer presents new volume of verse, Lost and Found. Thurs., Feb. 4, at 5:30 p.m. Gibson's Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord.

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• BRADY CARLSON Author talks about Dead Presidents: An American Adventure Into the Strange Deaths and Surprising Afterlives of Our Nation's Leaders. Thurs., Feb. 11, at 7 p.m.

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Dragon Warrior Po (voice of Jack Black) is still hanging out with his buddies the Furious Five — Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Monkey (Jackie Chan), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Crane (David Cross) — and still eating dumplings and other goodies made by his father, Ping (James Hong). Though the Furious Five might want to contact their agents about how few onscreen lines they have, life is basically good in the Valley of Peace. But in the spirit realm, where Master Oogway (Randall Duk Kim) now resides, an old enemy is amassing power. Kai (J.K. Simmons), an old friend of Oogway, is collecting the chi (as symbolized by jade amulets) from kung fu masters, seeking a way to return to the mortal world and become all-powerful. He takes Oogway’s chi but Oogway, as he is turning into jade, warns that he has already picked a warrior capable of stopping Kai. Thus, when Kai gets back to this mortal coil, he starts searching for Oogway’s students.

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Hoffman), the Five and Po’s current master, decides to pass the teaching baton to someone else so that he can spend more time learning the secrets of chi. His pick?

Po, who does not quite feel ready to teach or to lead his fellows. In this state of selfquestioning, Po heads to the noodle stand to find that someone is about to beat his dumpling-eating record — and shockingly, that someone is another panda. Li (Bryan

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As unnecessary YA dystopian stories go, this one’s alright. A girl tries to look after her younger brother after an alien invasion starts to seriously cull the human population. C+

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Po’s sudden promotion to kung fu teacher, his reunion with his father and the reappearance of the villainous Kai in the mortal plane all come together with the dis-

A woman tries to find her twin sister, who has hiked into Japan’s “suicide forest” in this less-than-middling horror film. C*The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 (PG-13) Jennifer Lawrence, Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Also, Julianne Moore, Donald Sutherland, Elizabeth Banks, Natalie Dormer and Stanley Tucci, plus Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth doing their duty in the least-essential, love triangle part of the story. No matter your actual interest in Panem and the world of this dystopian YA novel, the cast is too great to ignore. B *Joy (PG-13) Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro.

This highly stylized David O. Russell movie tells the story of single mom Joy, her cruddy family and her dream of finding success with one of her inventions. The movie is mostly Jennifer Lawrence being fun to watch but that, really, is good enough to car-

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As mentioned, the Furious Five have become the Furious Five Contractually Obligated Lines with only Tigress playing a significant plot role and Viper’s role so slight I was sort of surprised when she actually talked. But the movie is called Kung Fu Panda, not Kung Fu Tertiary Characters, so even when most of the action follows Po to the panda village it doesn’t necessarily feel like we’re missing out.

Even with the new characters and setting and all the stuff about spirit realms, 3 feels even more streamlined that I remember the other movies feeling. It boils down to some core ideas — believe in yourself, teamwork is good, everybody has useful skills even if that skill is just hugging something really hard. These messages are delivered in a basically fun and gentle way with plenty of panda slapstick to keep kids happy and entertained. This isn’t some masterpiece of innovative storytelling, but it does a solid

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DiCaprio’s wilderness guide character gets the stuffing knocked out of him by a bear and then wonders around the pre-Civil-War northern midwest in this pretty but slow movie. BSisters (R) Tina Fey, Amy Pohler.

The comedy dream team produces a less than perfect movie about two sisters saying goodbye to their childhood home. The entire movie is kind of made worth it by the final scene. B-

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• Comedy central: New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary is a magnet for comedians like Jimmy Tingle, with a full week of local dates in the lead-up to election night. The perennial presidential candidate performs for his Humor for Humanity charity, which picks a worthy local cause to receive $5 of every ticket — Civic Legal Aid nets the largesse from his Granite State run.

Go Thursday, Feb. 4, or Saturday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m., at The Barley House, 32 N. Main St., Concord. Tickets $17 at jimmytingle.com • Fiery fingers: Italian-born Roberto Morbioli got serious about guitar as a teenager and played on his first album in his early twenties. After a long stint on the European blues scene, he moved to Boston and found a welcoming music community. He was a finalist in the competition for International Artist of the Year at the 2015 Boston Music Awards.

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• Memphis visitor: Retro soul stalwarts Gracie Curran & the High-Falutin’ Band relocated from Boston to Memphis a couple of years back, and the move wasn’t a surprise.

The band took delivery of its first album while competing there in the International Blues Challenge, and the big-voiced Curran certainly evokes the city. The band returns for brief visit, including a Lakes Region BYOB show Saturday, Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 N. Salem St., Laconia.

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• Laughing left: In Bobcat Goldthwaite’s documentary Call Me Lucky, a fellow comic called Barry Crimmins “a cross between Noam Chomsky and Bluto.” The former Air America staffer and author of Never Shake Hands With a War Criminal didn’t start out political, but now he’s a satirist and peace activist who says his life’s goal is to “overthrow the government and destroy the Catholic Church.” He performs Monday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. at Shaskeen Pub, 909 Elm St., Manchester. Tickets $10 at bit.ly/1P6PmhR. • Bon temps roulez: For years, Tuesday nights belonged to Manchuka; the 10-piece funk and soul band held down a residency in Manchester’s Mill District that ended last month when Milly’s stage came down. Enjoy a northern Mardi Gras with gumbo and renditions of “Going Back to New Orleans” and “St. James Infirmary” on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at The Village Trestle, 25 Main St., Goffstown, villagetrestle.com.

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Recreating The Last Waltz 40 years on

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In the annals of Americana music, The Band is essential, a touchstone. A writer once asked Alternate Routes frontman Tim Warren why his band did “The Weight” but few other covers. “It’s our national anthem,” Warren answered. Eric Clapton said in 1982 that Music From Big Pink, the album where the song first appeared, changed his life.

The Band was four-fifths Canadian, with just one U.S. born member: Levon Helm, son of an Arkansas cotton farmer. To Tor Krautter, however, they’re quintessentially red, white and blue. “I truly believe that the Band are pioneers of what a lot of people now call Americana or roots music,” he said in a recent interview. “Those guys brought it into the mainstream.”

As a teenager, Krautter absorbed every note of The Last Waltz, Martin Scorsese’s documentary film of The Band’s farewell show at San Francisco’s Winterland in November 1976.

“It was one of the first concert videotapes I ever owned,” he said. “I probably went through a couple of them.”

When Helm passed in 2012, Krautter and his mates in the Rev Tor Band wanted to pay tribute, and hit on the idea of recreating the film. “We thought it would be perfect because of all the special guests,” he said.

They assembled a cast of musicians from their Berkshires home base, and the show was a quick sellout.

“The vibe of the night was magical, and we decided we really need to keep this thing going,” Krautter said. “So we put it on the road.”

The Last Waltz Live duplicates the movie’s setlist; Krautter recruits area musicians for each show, a six week process of screening YouTube videos and listening to songs

The Last Waltz Live. Courtesy photo.

on the Internet, usually with an assist from a local scenester. For the upcoming Rochester Opera House show, he enlisted Roots of Creation leader Brett Wilson.

“I know Brett fairly well,” Krautter said.

“Our paths have crossed on the jam band circuit quite a bit … he was a big help.”

The Feb. 13 lineup includes Wilson, members of the bands High Range and Wellfleet, Joe Biedrzycki, Patrick Curry, Lou Eastman, Tara Greenblatt, Arthur James, Jon King, Rob Kneeland, Mike Morris, Craig Roy, Tom TOR KRAUTTER Schena and Andrea Szirbik. Rev Tor Band assumes the role of The Band.

Krautter stresses that this is not a doppelgänger. In the 30 or so times The Last Waltz Live’s been done since debuting in 2012, a few have channeled Muddy Waters’ “Mannish Boy”growl, Van Morrison’s “Caravan” leg kick and other epic moments from a show that featured a staggering array of iconic performers. But the goal is to imbue, not reproduce each song.

“We’re never asking anyone to do an impersonation; we want people to bring their own touch to the music,” he said. “We don’t deviate from the song, but in terms of the voice and their music that’s very much their own. But magic moments happen for each show of ours too. Everyone is in the spirit of it, and these things tend to happen

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on their own.”

Such a night happened in 2014 at Bethel Woods Performance Center, site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. On “Mystery Train,” Paul Butterfield’s son Gabriel joined them onstage.

“Of course, Butterfield Blues Band played Woodstock,” Krautter said. “Gabe was thrilled … to play on the same hallowed ground and honor his dad’s role in the film.”

Earlier in the day, a Woodstock Museum tour guide chatted with Krautter and bandmate Dan Broad.

“An old hippie guy, he said, ‘You guys are playing? Well, the ghosts are going to come out tonight.’ They sure did – you could feel it.”

Krautter is mum about set list specifics for the Rochester show.

“It’s not top secret or anything, but we generally do not like to give away who is doing what song,” he said. “That’s part of what makes the show fun for the audience. I will say this: if I hear a powerful, soulful singer, I put them on the list for ‘Caravan,’ and a good blues guitarist/singer will be considered for Clapton’s ‘Further On Up The Road.’ A folkie might be [matched] to Neil Young.”

Each unique night is less a tribute concert than a community hoot in the spirit of the Midnight Ramble Helm hosted at his Woodstock barn during the 2000s, mixing friendship and spontaneity with songs stitched into the souls of like-minded musicians.

“I will share this much,” Krautter said.

“We always try and honor someone who has either been a long time staple of the area’s music scene or is from the area and has gone on to become successful. Our Dylan for the show is Brett Wilson.”

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• The United Nations announced at yearend that the book most often checked out last year at its in-house Dag Hammarskjold Library in New York was the nearly 500page Immunity of Heads of State and State Officials for International Crimes. The list of borrowers was not revealed. (In general, the book concludes, current heads of state have immunity but not past ones.)

• Crescent City, California, drug dealer James Banuelos pleaded guilty in January in exchange for a lighter sentence (three years

(to landlocked Uganda) was blocked in mid-November by damage from heavy rains, leading to a 30-mile-long stream of stopped vehicles, stranding more than 1,500 trucks. (2) In October at the end of China’s traditional, annual week-long getaway, new traffic checkpoints for the notorious G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway reduced the previous 50 lanes of traffic (yes, that’s “fifty”) to 20. Videos from a TV network’s drone showed a breathtaking traffic jam-cum-parking lot that quickly inspired delight, or compassion, all around the Internet (bit. ly/1je9mG6).

• Police chiefs of six small Ohio towns recently demanded an investigation of Sandusky County Sheriff Kyle Overmyer after, comparing notes, they learned that Overmyer had approached each one claiming to be helpfully “collecting” for “disposal” their departments’ confiscated drugs on behalf of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. (DEA, reportedly, knew nothing of this.)

The Ohio attorney general is investigating.

Least competent criminals

Jason Hayes, 17, was arrested in a Philadelphia suburb in January when he arrived for a scheduled appointment with a robbery victim from the night before. According to police, Hayes had attempted to shake down a woman in her home, but was still dissatisfied with the money she had on hand.

Fearful, she agreed to bring more the next day if they met at a local shopping mall, and he agreed (promising to wear the same clothes so she would recognize him). She, of course, called police.

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