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Any teacher of writing, whether in grammar school or in a graduate program, will urge the learner “to keep your audience in mind.” This advice served me well when, many years ago, I decided to imagine my fiancée as the reader of the doctoral dissertation I was writing.

It helped me decide not only how to structure arguments but also how to present evidence. In short, thinking of my reader engendered a certain sense of responsibility.

For those of us in the academic world, the readership of our books and articles was much larger, of course, but the gatekeepers — at least then and until fairly recently — were the members of the editorial boards. They were knowledgeable individuals qualified to determine whether a piece of work met standards of truth, evidence and interest.

With the internet, such intermediary steps to publishing have vanished. Today, anyone with a keyboard and a connection to the World Wide Web can be an author. Being an author, however, does not also mean one is an expert or an authority. The responsibility to be truthful, evidence-based and interesting remains, or at least should remain.

In a recent article titled “Is it morally wrong to believe something without evidence?” Francisco Uribe cites the Victorian philosopher William Clifford, who gave three arguments as to why we have a responsibility — a moral obligation — to believe responsibly. Why? Because today, what any one person believes to be true, even if it is her or his opinion or prejudice, can be disseminated instantly to a worldwide audience with no encumbrances whatsoever.

Clifford’s arguments are prescient of today’s internet world. First: We are social beings, and if we believe something that is false — for example, that smoking is not harmful to one’s health — and we propagate that belief, others will be harmed. Second: If we are careless believers — if we accept something simply on the basis of another’s opinion or without reliable evidence — we become mentally sloppy and could become “easy prey for fake-news peddlers, conspiracy theorists, and charlatans.”

And third: As Clifford put it, “We have a moral responsibility not to pollute the well of collective knowledge.”

Today, anyone — absolutely anyone — can become a “micro-influencer” adding misinformation, unsupported assertions and outright lies to the worldwide common pool of information and that pool, which is regularly mined by data corporations, pollsters and others, can in turn influence actions and even shape policy.

Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram — wondrous technologies indeed, but ones whose use, as experience demonstrates, more than ever calls for moral responsibility.

Stephen Reno is the executive director of Leadership New Hampshire and former chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire. His email is stepreno@gmail.com.

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NEWS & NOTES 6 Loon populations on the rise; report findings on homelessness in NH; PLUS News in Brief.

8 Q&A 9 QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX 10 SPORTS THIS WEEK 22 THE ARTS: 24 THEATER Fade.

25 CLASSICAL Curtain Call; listings for events around town.

26 ART Local Color; listings for events around town.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE: 28 GARDENING GUY Henry Homeyer offers advice on your outdoors.

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30 CAR TALK Automotive advice.

31 KIDDIE POOL Family fun events this weekend.

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FOOD: 34 MIXOLOGY AND BARTENDING Taste of Bedford; In the Kitchen; Weekly Dish; Wine; Perishables.

POP CULTURE: 39 REVIEWS CDs, books, TV and more. Amy Diaz rings in 2019 with Aquaman.

NITE: 44 BANDS, CLUBS, NIGHTLIFE New album from local duo; Nightlife, music & comedy listings and more.

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

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

ODDS & ENDS: 52 CROSSWORD 53 SIGNS OF LIFE 53 SUDOKU 54 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 54 THIS MODERN WORLD

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Cannabis bill

Rep. Renny Cushing (D-Hampton) announced on Facebook that he is working with a “bipartisan team of legislators” on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, which will be submitted for the current legislative session. According to NHPR, a preliminary draft of the bill would allow adults ages 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of cannabis or 5 grams of concentrated cannabis products for recreational use.

These adults would also be able to grow up to six cannabis plants. The bill projects $33 million in annual revenue from taxing and regulating the sale of cannabis. Rep. Cushing wrote that he is basing the bill on the final report from a legislative study commission released late last year.

A story on the commission and its findings appeared in the Nov. 22, 2018, issue of The Hippo, on page 6. Visit hippopress.com and click on “Past Issues.”

Mental health

John Elias, commissioner of the New Hampshire Insurance Department, reconvened an advisory committee on access to mental health services, according to a news release. First formed by the department in August 2016, the committee helped connect health care providers and insurance companies to discuss challenges facing New Hampshire residents using private insurance to cover mental health or substance use disorder treatment. The committee last met in January 2018 and will meet again this month. The department will appoint representatives from substance use disorder and mental health treatment providers, health care providers, consumer advocates, insurance companies and other agencies. Meetings will be open to the public and focus on hearing concerns from consumers and “understanding recent developments regarding access to mental health and addiction treatment services in the Granite State,” according to the department.

St. Paul’s School

Attorney General Gordon MacDonald announced that Jeffrey Maher was appointed to oversee a compliance agreement between the AG’s office and the St. Paul’s School in Concord. Maher is director of campus safety and compliance at Keene State College and previously worked for 20 years at the Nashua

Police Department, retiring in 2015 as a captain. His new role was created from an AG office investigation of the school started in July 2017.

The office looked into reports that a teacher sexaully assaulted students, along with alleged “student sexual-conquest rituals” referred to as the “senior salute.” These latter allegations were at the center of the 2015 case brought against a former student who was convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old classmate at the school. According to MacDonald’s announcement, the office reached a settlement agreement with the school in September.

The agreement requires the school to implement a “system of accountability, oversight, transparency and training” and be monitored for up to five years. This process will be overseen by Maher, who will serve as an independent compliance officer and produce biannual reports on the school’s progress.

a veto override if passed, considering Sununu supported the previous change.

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The AP reported that residents of Bristol approved nearly $100,000 for a proposed municipal broadband network. The three-mile fiber connection is intended to improve internet access for commercial, residential and government use. According to the AP, Gov. Chris Sununu signed legislation last summer to allow municipalities to post bonds to build broadband networks.

New Hampshire native Pamela Hughes Patenaude announced via Twitter she is resigning as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department CONCORD of Housing and Urban DevelopCatholic Medical Center in ment. Patenaude was confirmed to Manchester opened a new 10-bed intensive care unit, the position on Sept. 14, 2017, and according to a news release. wrote that she would step down The expansion makes for a “in the new year.” According to total of 30 critical care beds her department bio, she attended at the hospital. This was the Hooksett Saint Anselm College and SouthNew Hampshire Fish and final major project of hospiern New Hampshire University Game will be conducting tree tal-wide renovations started and shrub removal in the in September 2017. and began her 35-year career at the Goffstown Musquash Conservation Area New Hampshire Housing Finance and surrounding properties Authority in Manchester. Her career in Londonderry to support included time as director of the New the habitat needs of cottonMANCHESTER Hampshire Small Business Develtail rabbits, according to a letter to affected residents. The opment Center, as well as state department wrote thatBedford less director and deputy chief of staff for than 25 percent of cottonU.S. Sen. Bob Smith (R-N.H.). In tails’ “historic range” remains her tweet, Patenaude wrote that she Derry in the state.

Merrimack Amherst and her husband will return to New Hampshire and “continue to proVoting bill The Hudson Police DepartLondonderry Milford With a majority in both chambers, mote the President’s agenda.” ment reported a spike in overdoses uncharacteristic Democratic lawmakers are aiming of the town, according to the to reverse recent changes to New Student achievement AP. Typically, the town has NASHUA Hampshire’s election laws relatThe New Hampshire Department about 50 overdoses a year, ed to voter residency. Gov. Chris of Education released its annual or about four each month.

Sununu signed HB 1264 into law report, covering areas like student However, the department reported nine overdoses last last year, changing the legal defini- achievement and academic growth. month, including three that tions of “resident or inhabitant” and According to the report, 178,248 were fatal. “residence or residency” to require students are enrolled in New Hampofficial residency in order to vote. shire schools, 85.4 percent of which Secretary of State Bill Gardner told are white. Every other demograph- ing student performance and total ly from 2016, while science scores the Hippo in an interview last Octo- ic comprises less than 10 percent of student participation on state assess- jumped seven points in the last two ber that the law ensures “we all have the student population. The depart- ments. The number of students years. The report will also include the same standard of what it means to ment also reported that 27.4 percent performing at a “proficient” level school financial data, which will be a resident.” However, opponents of New Hampshire students are has remained mostly steady since be available at some point in 2019 2016. Last year, 58 percent of New according to the department’s webclaimed that the law would prevent “economically disadvantaged,” individuals like out-of-state college and 17.2 percent have disabilities. Hampshire students were proficient site. Data on student performances students and other temporary res- New Hampshire measures academ- in English, 48 percent were profi- in individual schools and districts idents from voting while living in ic achievement in English language cient in math and 42 percent were can be accessed on the department’s New Hampshire, unless they estab- arts, math and science by examin- proficient in science. Proficiency in website, at education.nh.gov/iporEnglish and math decreased slight- tal/index.htm. lished permanent residence. HB 1264 took effect at the start of 2019, but a group of 10 Democratic lawmakers in the House introduced a HB 106 to counteract the new law.

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1264. The new law would expand out the food bank’s network of more than 425 at or below the posted speed limit.” The law the definition to cover voters with partner agencies across the state. According to is intended to cut down on slower drivers usthe announcement, one in nine Granite Staters ing passing lanes, which “impedes the flow “an intent to maintain a principal are food insecure, or unsure of where their next of other traffic,” according to the law. Drivplace of physical presence for the meal will come from. ers will be exempt if there are “reasonable indefinite future.” The bill’s current and prudent” road conditions or hazards. draft has an effective date of July 1. Though Democrats have majorities in the House and Senate, HB 106 would likely have to overcome HIPPO | JANUARY 3 - 9, 2019 | PAGE 5

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NEWS

Bal-loon-ing population

Historic bounceback season for popular lake bird

By Scott Murphy

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Visitors to New Hampshire’s lakes may have noticed an uptick in loon sightings this summer, as the Loon Preservation Committee recorded 309 pairs of loons throughout the state during this year’s breeding season, a 4.4-percent increase from 2017.

These numbers mark a significant improvement for a once majorly depleted population.

This is the first year since the committee, which is based in Moultonborough, formed in 1975 that it has identified more than 300 pairs in the state. That’s the result of multiple efforts to address the factors that continue to affect the state’s loon population.

High noon for loons

Harry Vogel, senior biologist and executive director of the committee, said New Hampshire’s common loon population had plummeted to 64 breeding pairs back in 1975.

The emphasis on “breeding pairs” represents a focus on tracking the loon population’s potential for growth. Vogel said the committee has an estimate of the total number of loons, but not a solid count.

“Individual loons can be mobile, and they can go from lake to lake,” said Vogel. “Territorial pairs … claim an end or area of a lake and will defend that area, and they have the potential to breed.”

Part of the challenge of addressing this population decline were the “multiple, co-occurring stressors” facing loons, according to Vogel. He said things like shoreline development, pollution, lead fishing tackle, climate change and hunting have taken a significant toll on loons, impinging on their habitats and in some cases killing them outright.

Rawson Wood founded the committee over 40 years ago while living on Squam Lake, where he noticed a sharp decline in the number of loon sightings in the area. Since then, the self-funded nonprofit’s annual budget has grown from $5,000 to close to $1 million, according to Vogel. That money is spent on monitoring and researching the state’s loon population, as well as managing loon habitats and educating the public on conservation needs.

The group’s efforts have helped bring the loon population back to where it is today. The committee reported that 92 percent of the season’s 224 new loon chicks hatched at sites it managed, and volunteers’ efforts helped rescue 17 loons across the state. Vogel said their work also has a larger impact on New Hampshire’ environment and popular tourism destinations.

“Our work is to teach people about loons and their needs in order to encourage this culture of respect and appreciation,” said Vogel. “This also protects other wildlife, and ultimately protects the people and economy of New Hampshire.”

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Tackling lead

Challenges still remain for the committee, with Vogel specifically citing lead fishing lures and sinkers as a “major source of known loon mortality.” He said the loons and other wildlife accidentally ingest lead that’s been swallowed by fish or fallen into the lake floor.

According to Maria Colby, director of Wings of the Dawn Wildlife Rehabilitation and Bird Sanctuary in Henniker, lead on fishing tackle is responsible for nearly half the deaths of adult loons in New Hampshire. She said the state outlawed lead fishing lures and sinkers in 2016, but some fishermen continue to use the material.

“People are still … actively using lead sinkers in lakes and ponds,” said Colby. “I still have loons [at the sanctuary] that have ingested lead sinkers from the fish they have been eating.”

To help combat this, Vogel said, the committee is started an outreach program to encourage fishermen to turn in their old lead tackle. The committee partnered with two tackle shops in the lakes region and offered $10 vouchers to anyone who dropped off an ounce or more.

This year, the program collected 4,200 pieces of lead tackle, or about 29 pounds. Vogel said the committee is looking to boost the program’s budget and partner with a dozen tackle shops in new parts of the state.

“We’re going to continue to pay people … to clean out grandpa’s old tackle box in the dusty corner of the garage,” said Vogel. “If you have sentimental attachment to that tackle box, that’s great, but get rid of that toxic old tackle.”

Colby said New Hampshire Fish and Game runs a similar program at select tackle shops in the state, where they keep boxes for people to drop off their old lead tackle. This year, Colby started working with local municipalities to place collection boxes at their transfer stations.

She said boxes are mounted in Bradford, Henniker, Hillsborough, Keene, New Boston, Warner and Weare, and she hopes to eventually install them at every transfer station in the state.

Along with lead tackle, Vogel said many of the initial challenges the committee identified in the ’70s are still relevant today, which is why efforts like these are important to continue helping the loon population recover.

“Having more than 300 pairs is great, until you realize we should have twice as many pairs, easily,” said Vogel. “Even after 44 years of work, we’re only halfway to where we should be.”

NEWS

Homing in on homelessness New report shows room for improvement

By Scott Murphy

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The annual report from the New Hampshire Coalition to End Homelessness shows there’s still work to be done, with a 10-percent increase in the overall number of people experiencing homelessness between 2016 and 2018.

Everyone counts

To compile the report, the coalition used data from the state’s official “point-in-time” counts.

Cathy Kuhn, director of the coalition, said all homelessness services providers complete a survey of every homeless individual they come in contact with during a single 24-hour period. In Manchester, volunteers go out in the city early in the morning to conduct a physical count.

The coalition’s report acknowledged that the data collected in these counts is “limited.”

However, Kuhn emphasized the difficulty of capturing the exact number of homeless people in New Hampshire, especially those who are unsheltered by service providers.

“Most of these folks living unsheltered are living in their cars, under bridges, in camps; they usually want to remain hidden,” said Kuhn. “It’s really up to us to try to capture that number as best we can.”

According to the statewide data, the overall number of homeless people in New Hampshire was 1,450 in 2018, virtually unchanged from the 1,456-person count in 2017 but up from the 1,317 total in 2016. Homelessness was highest in Hillsborough Country with 715 individuals, followed by 179 in Rockingham County and 152 in Merrimack County.

One figure Kuhn found particularly troubling was the rise in student homelessness.

Based on school data from the New Hampshire Department of Education, the number of homeless students increased about 21 percent between the 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 school years to a total of 4,043 minors. The coalition’s report said students experiencing homelessness may be with friends, family or alone and either couch-surfing or living in a shelter, car or tent.

“We’re working with these families and children to try to connect them to the resources that exist in the community to help them,” said Kuhn.

Strengthen the foundation

Kuhn said the state’s homelessness problem is not “insurmountable,” especially compared to other areas of the country. According to an October report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, New Hampshire’s homeless population represents just 0.3 percent of the nation’s entire homeless population.

“If we were to prioritize and make meaningful investments, we could fix this,” said Kuhn.

“If we don’t, there are a lot of other cities we can look at as a warning of where we don’t want to end up.”

The coalition’s report highlighted “increasing rents compounded by extremely low vacancy rates across the state” as foundational issues contributing to homelessness in New Hampshire.

Kuhn said state and independent organizations should invest in developing affordable housing options, as well as supporting and expanding homelessness support services across the state.

“Folks without housing are at risk for exposure to a lot of long-term physical, mental [and] academic challenges,” said Kuhn. “Housing can be the foundation for addressing all these other issues that make individuals so vulnerable.”

Chronic conditions

Addressing chronic homelessness is another key component of solving the state’s overall issue. Right now, that’s the primary focus of the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness, according to executive director Ellen Groh. The Concord coalition is currently able to provide supportive housing for 14 individuals, along with support from one of the organization’s case workers.

According to Groh, helping people struggling with long-term or recurring homelessness allows for more resources to be directed toward preventing new cases. Groh said providing these kinds of support services might cost $15,000 annually for an individual. By comparison, she said it might cost anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 if a chronically homeless person comes in repeated contact with emergency rooms, police departments or homeless shelters.

“People in that category are going to have a really hard time breaking out of homelessness without some help,” said Groh. “The system works better to assist folks in that more short-term category if all the people who are chronically homeless have the support they need.”

That becomes particularly important during the winter, where some people still have no choice but to camp out in tents, according to Groh. That’s why the Concord coalition spearheaded the development of a new 40-bed emergency winter shelter, after two churches in the city couldn’t afford to continue offering this service.

“Our agency realized that no one else was going to take this on, and it really was a critical piece of the safety net,” said Groh.

The shelter opened in December and is for adult men and women living in the greater Concord area. Groh said it is a “low barrier” shelter, meaning that individuals who have criminal records or are struggling with substance use disorder are welcome.

Groh said that while having shelters like this is an important “emergency response,” shelters aren’t the final solution for homeless individuals.

“People’s lives are still very unstable, and it’s still very hard to get your life in order if you’re living in a shelter,” said Groh.

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How has teen vaping and tobacco use changed?

Thompson: While smoking rates with youth are at an all-time low, we’re seeing the spike of vaping. … Teens that are vaping are three to four times more likely to smoke a cigarette within one year. … We know what smoking does long-term, and we know the health effects. But right now, the current generation of youth that are vaping are really the guinea pigs, because we don’t know the long-term effects of the use of vaping and e-cigarettes. The latest FDA study that came out showed a 78-percent increase of high school use of e-cigarettes in the past year.

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Could vaping potentially be useful as a smoking cessation tool?

Thompson: E-cigarettes actually were developed to transition adult smokers off of combustible cigarettes. However, again, they’ve only been around for a number of years, so there really are no long-term studies on the effect of vaping. The other thing to note is that all of the vaping devices that are currently available were never categorized or approved by the FDA as smoking cessation products. Even if they’re marketed that way, none of them have been approved in that sense. Fortin: A lot of the pharmaceuticals that have been designed to help people quit smoking and quit nicotine use are still unproven for young people. There are going to be a lot of challenges in the medium term in terms of how to help with this new addiction.

Why has vaping attracted more teens over the years?

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Fortin: I just enjoy spending time with my wife and family.

Thompson: One of my colleagues … turned me on to a show … The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

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Thompson: It really came to our attention in the past year or so when schools were contacting us. … In the past several years, [schools] may have caught one or two kids throughout the school year, but then this was becoming a daily and weekly occurrence for them. … The vape industry, which is now about a $6.6 billion industry, has been really successful at their marketing. … There’s a lot of parallels between what we’ve seen big tobacco do. They got on Snapchat and Instagram, so they were able to get their ads up in front of a younger demographic. … The other thing to note is the perception of harm.

When eighth-graders and 10th-graders and 12th-graders were polled on what do they think is in these devices, by and large they reported that they thought it was just flavoring and water vapor. We’re working to try to educate them and their parents and the schools that most often these devices contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, and that there’s also a variety of chemicals in these devices.

What efforts have been made to curb this trend?

Fortin: Our organization had a youth network of young people who were involved with our mission. They at the time came to us and said kids were being approached by early iterations of these devices at the malls in kiosks. We decided to work with the kids to get legislation passed to ban the sale to minors. That was back in April 2010. ... We have a program called “Vaping Unveiled” that Alyssa and her staff have developed that has had incredible demand from health care providers and school educators and even the business community. … The FDA and U.S. Surgeon General, they’ve already identified this as an epidemic. So at a national level … there’s going to be hearings at the FDA. Thompson: On the state level, there’s proposed legislation in the upcoming session.

There [are] a couple of bills specifically on vaping. One of them I know pertains to a tax on e-cigarettes; there’s currently no tax on these products. … We’ll be following these bills closely.

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New Hampshire landed sixth overall on the United Health Foundation’s 2018 America’s Health Rankings. The Granite State had its strongest performance for the low percentage of children in poverty and infant mortality rates, ranking first in the nation in these categories. Other strong categories for New Hampshire included air quality (second) and lack of violent crime (third). But the state continues to struggle with substance abuse issues; it ranked 49th for drug deaths on the foundation’s report and 40th for excessive drinking. The foundation also cited a lack of public health funding (34th) and cancer deaths (27th) as areas of concern for New Hampshire.

QOL Score: 0 Comment: The state should get props for its overall healthiness, but it still has a lot of room for improvement. The substance abuse disorder stats come as no surprise, though, and 2019 should see continuing efforts to battle the opioid crisis and other mental health-related issues.

Science and tech

The Granite State jumped two spots to land in the top 10 on the annual State Technology and Science Index compiled by the Milken Institute.

The study judged states based on their investments in research and development, entrepreneurship, human capital, technology and science workforce and its technology sector. The state ranked ninth overall and in the top 25 for every category, scoring highest for research and development (fifth) and technology and science workforce (11th).

QOL Score: +1 Comment: In New England, New Hampshire ranked behind only Massachusetts, which topped the list with a first- or third-place rank in every individual category. Maine finished last in the region at 40th overall.

Traffic deaths

The New Hampshire Office of Highway Safety reported a significant increase in traffic deaths last year, according to the AP. As of late December 2018, the department had recorded 142 traffic deaths in the state, up about 39 percent from 2017, when there were 102 traffic deaths. Additionally, car crashes increased 38 percent in 2018.

QOL Score: -1 Comment: Capt. William Haynes, highway safety commander for the department, said that drugs or alcohol were involved in the majority of these traffic deaths, according to the AP.

Licensing lag

Licensing requirements in New Hampshire might be stalling economic activity in the state, according to a report from the Institute for Justice, a nonprofit libertarian public interest firm. Based on state data, 16 percent of New Hampshire workers require some kind of license for their job, ranking 48th in the country. Due to the time and money lost in this process, the institute reported that New Hampshire fills 8,032 fewer positions each year and loses $31.2 million in economic impact from these jobs.

QOL Score: -1 Comment: Additionally, the institute reported that licensing causes a roughly 15.8-percent increase in the price of services from jobs that require it. In New Hampshire, licensed individuals make about $27.30 an hour, compared to $24.40 an hour for workers in jobs that don’t have these requirements.

QOL Score: 50 Net change: -1 QOL this week: 49 We’ve reset the QOL score for the new year — can 2019 make it back to the 90s? What’s affecting your Quality of Life here in New Hampshire?

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The NFL playoffs arrive this week after a season that had plenty of playoff scenarios still alive going into Week 17. So, time to hand out year-end NFL Awards and offer a few observations from the season.

Coach of the Year: With due respect to Sean Payton, Anthony Lyn, Sean McVay, Andy Reid and Frank Reich, I’m going Matt Nagy. He took over a moribund 5-11 Bears team that the stiflingly conservative (and justifiably fired) John Fox sucked the oxygen out of last year and turned them into division champs.

Best Front Office Move: The Bears spending big to get Khalil Mack from Oakland. We won’t know for a while how Jon Gruden does with the bevy of picks he got back. But it’s already a win in the Windy City as Mack has helped the D imitate their Monsters of the Midway ancestors.

MVP: Todd Gurley. He was the juice as L.A. blasted out with eight straight wins.

With all due respect to Drew Brees, Pat Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and Aaron Donald.

NFL 101: Name the three head coaches who won a college football national championship and a Super Bowl in the NFL. Best/Worst Play: Only a sadist living in these parts, or an ignoramus, would ask what this is.

Reputation Hit: Aaron Rodgers – for years everyone chalked up his odd intra-family feud to weird relatives. Then a lot happened in, ah, Mr. Rodgers’ neighborhood boys and girls to make him now seem a lot less Teflon than after his John Wayne-esque opening day heroics vs. Chicago. It included a bad year for Rodgers, ditto for the always overrated Green Bay, a fractured relationship that got Coach Mike McCarthy fired in Week 13 and the usual goofy family stuff.

Reputation Steps Up: Tie – Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, geezer QBs who both showed old guys can lead teams to exciting seasons.

Speaking of Phillip Rivers – 14 years in, who’s the winner of that 2004 draft day trade of Rivers for Eli Manning? Picking fourth overall, the Giants happily took Rivers but instead wound up with the suddenly available Manning after the bonehead Chargers didn’t think to ask if he objected to playing for them before taking him first overall.

Rivers’ 373 TD passes and 95.7 QB rating are slightly better than Manning’s 358 and 86.2. But Eli does have two Super Bowl wins where he made the pivotal play in each – (1) the miraculous fourth-down escape to hit David Tyree for the Velcro catch to keep the winning drive alive, and (2) his incredible pass on the game-winning drive to Mario Manningham from his own end zone with mayhem all around. It dropped in front of one defender and over another, with Patrick Chung steaming to broadside Manningham as he looked to catch it pinned on the sideline at the 50. They’re two of the best “ever-s”. The degree of difficulty and stakes makes the pass and catch with Manningham the greatest in NFL history, while the heave to Tyree came after the greatest QB escape ever. Richard Seymour had Eli in his hands, then … pfft … went the undefeated season.

It took a while to understand Cordarrelle Patterson. I knew he was big, strong and very fast with incredible acceleration.

But early on, I only saw what he doesn’t do well – run good pass routes, not being a sure thing on any pass to him or tripping at the wrong time. But as the season went on the big plays kept coming. It’s clear when they can get him in space he has home run potential on any run, pass or kickoff. He’s also their best runner to get it on third and short.

If the Patriots do anything in the playoffs, I’ll bet he did something good.

NFL Football 101 Answer: The three to win SB and national college titles are Jimmy Johnson (Miami and Dallas), Pete Carroll (USC and Seattle) and Barry Switzer, or as the NY Daily News once called him in blaring headlines, “Bozo the Coach.”

He won with Oklahoma and the Dallas team Johnson assembled.

L.A. vs L.A. in the Super Bowl: A classic NFL-AFL throwback battle for hearts in their newly adopted city would be a cool story line. The Chargers’ D is very good and Rivers is rolling. While cold weather won’t hamper the Rams’ offense, as they’ll only play in L.A. or a dome. Facing the Bears in Chicago weather again could be a difference-maker.

Undrafted Pats rookie DB CJ Jackson has my attention. Good fight, good ball skills, resilience. Now, can he do it consistently?

Who’s more valuable to a team over an NFL season? A runner getting 1,000 rushing yards or a receiver getting 1,000 through the air? If 1,000 = 1,000, how can one be better than the other? But I bet everyone has an opinion.

When it finally happens, I’m betting the Patriots dynasty ends with one last punctuation mark like the Celtics dynasty did in Bill Russell’s final season. The C’s finished just fourth in the East in 1968-69 and had their lowest win total since Russell’s rookie season. He averaged a career-low 9.9 points and “just” 19.6 rebounds per, during an arduous, injury-riddled final season. But they still delivered a two-point win that stunned overconfident Lakers fans and gave them one final galling title to endure.

I see it ending on Broadway with a Super Bowl trip they have no business making.

That’ll have the NFL deep staters (who double as Patriots-haters) shrieking “fix.” Then, as Yogi would say, “deja vu all over again” – the Pats go all Hollywood to win as the curtain comes down on a 47-yard FG as time expires by just-off-waivers emergency kicker Adam Vinatieri.

Brady retires, Coach B joins NBC, 58-year-old Adam V keeps playing, Gronk puts on the sweater and takes over in Mr. Rogers neighborhood and the haters are ticked off one final time.

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Where are they now?

2018 Numbers – Part II 402 – rushing yards for Pinkerton in a Today we offer the landmark local numbers from the second half of the 2018 sports year. 34-14 win over Londonderry led by the aptly named Gannon Fast with 141 rushing yards and TD runs of 13 and 45 yards.

July .407 – what Vlad Guerrero Jr. was hitting when he was promoted to AAA Buffalo October 3 & 280 – touchdowns and rushing yards with 11 homers and 55 RBI in his two healthy for Curtis Harris in Nashua North’s 41-20 months in town.

4 – million dollar deal Merrimack puck runaway win over Bishop Guertin.

12 – straight wins for undefeated Trinhead Tim Schaller got from the Vancouver Canucks to take Horace Greeley advice to ity after goalie Dom DiZillo shut out Fall go west to join following a 12-goal, 10-assist Mountain 2-0 on 11 saves.

27 – seconds it took Sarah Gagne to get solid season with the Bruins.

6 & 5 – holes Matt Paradis was up on the game’s first score in a 4-0 Trinity win Pat Pelletier with that many left to play on over Conant.

129 – combined points scored in the year’s the 30th hole to be the last man standing at Hanover Country Club in becoming the State craziest football game when Nashua South stopped Central 77-52. Eight of the game’s 20 Amateur Golf champion.

186,661 – preposterous number of votes TDs were scored in the first quarter, Central’s for Dustin Pedroia to start at second in Alex Hawkom threw for 468 yards and sevthe All-Star despite doing nothing to earn it en TDs, teammate Nick Olibrice had three 50-plus-yard TD receptions and 271 receivwhile playing just three games all year. ing yards overall. South’s Jaylan Pacheco (194) had four rushing TDs as he combined August 3 – shots Matt Paradis missed the cut by with Brendon Frost (123) and Jason Comat the U.S. Amateur Golf Championship after poh (92) to pound out 409 rushing yards. shooting 73 and 76 playing at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill on California’s November Monterey Peninsula 31 – career-high points and 16 rebounds 41 – age reached in training camp by play- by Kylie Lorenzen as SNHU topped ing-till-I’m-45 Patriots quarterback Tom Merrimack.

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212 – passing yards from Alex Hawkom 54 – holes in competition it took before while leading Central past West 34-22 in the Nashua CC’s Tracy Martin won her first moved-to-Wednesday-night-due-to-the-frigNHWGA State Amateur Golf title when id-weather Turkey Day clash at Gill Stadium.

Chelsea Sedlar’s putt to tie rolled over the 265 – yards rushing by West’s Jaymeson cup at 18 on the final day at Portsmouth CC. Maheux to keep it close in the Turkey Bowl.

September

6 – straight wins for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in playoff sweeps over Trenton and Akron on their way to winning the AA Eastern League Championship.

210 – rushing yards on 19 carries for West’s Jaymeson Maheux in addition to running the opening kickoff back 83 yards for his first of four TDs in a 55-6 massacre of Con Val.

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4.2 – attention-getting-in-the-development-office-at-UNH million dollars per year salary that alum Ryan Day will earn as head football coach at The Ohio State University.

20 – game-high points from Shannon Ryan as the Saint Anselm women moved to 8-1 on the year with an 82-59 thumping of St. Mike’s.

Sports Glossary

Best/Worst Play: In south Florida it’s the play that will make it the Miami Miracle forever. Here it’s two lousy laterals and Cordarrelle Patterson should’ve been the deep back guy instead of Gronk.

The Velcro Catch: The ultimate heartbreaker that ended the Patriots’ undefeated season. With all due respect to Santonio Holmes, Julian Edelman, Julio Jones, Jerry Rice and anyone else – with the ball pinned to his helmet and Rodney Harrison draped all over him David Tyree’s catch is the greatest ever.

1968-69 Boston Celtics: Pulling title 11 out of thin air wasn’t easy. Their 48 wins were the least since Bill Russell missed 37 games as a rookie playing in the 1956 Olympics. In the playoffs they beat Philly in five, the rising Knicks in six to set up a Finals date with Wilt, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor. But, along with a fading Sam Jones and prime of life John Havlicek, Russell and company won by two points in Game 7 on guile, grit and Don Nelson’s ridiculous game-winning shot Did He Just Say 19 Rebounds – A Game: I know in 1969, 19 rebounds per was bad! Or at least not great. Different game now.

The Bill Russell Rebounding Stats: Those 19.6 boards were second-lowest of his career. Overall, he had a second-most-ever 21,620 rebounds over 13 seasons with 22.5 the career average, 24.7 (196364) the top year as he had 10 seasons with 20-plus rebounds a season as he won five rebounding titles.

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In this first part of our annual four-week Look Good, Feel Great series, we’ve found the most fun ways for you to get fit! Whether you want to try pole dancing or do yoga — with goats or bunnies, with beer or wine or with hula hoops and

hammocks — or you’d rather fight your way fit with sabers and swords, there are plenty of fun fitness options.

Remember, before making any significant change to your health routine, talk to your doctor to make sure it’s right for you.

Creative takes on yoga From goats to hula hoops to beer and wine

By Matt Ingersoll

mingersoll@hippopress.com

If you’ve never done yoga before because you think it looks boring, or you’re a yogi who’s tired of the same old techniques and classes, there are several creative practices across the Granite State that amp up the fun with goats, hula hoops, beer and wine.

Yoga with animals

Yoga classes with cute animals running around the room can take away any feelings of self-consciousness or intimidation, says Peter Corriveau, owner of Jenness Farm in Nottingham, which started offering goat yoga classes in April 2017.

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offer them. It all got started, Corriveau said, when a customer at the farm shared an article about other goat yoga classes popping up across the country.

“Everyone loves baby goats, and when you’re doing things like a plank table or a downward dog [pose], they may jump up onto you,” he said. “It’s still a beginner’s class, and I think people who may not do the traditional yoga class might be inclined to do it because the baby goats kind of take the focus off of them.”

Goat yoga classes take place in an upstairs studio above the barn, cost $26 per person and are open to students ages 12 and up. Corriveau said classes will likely start up again in March and information will be updated through the farm’s website and Facebook page.

At the Animal Rescue League in Bedford, a monthly yoga class with bunnies is offered as part of a collaboration with Forever Yoga in Milford. The next class is scheduled for

Friday, Jan. 25, and while they tend to fill up fast, new dates are constantly added to meet

the growing demand.

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Animal yoga classes

Beer or wine yoga classes

• The New Hampshire Audubon will host a yoga class in the live animal room at the Massabesic Audubon Center (26 Audubon Way, Auburn) on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., surrounded by frogs, turtles and chirping crickets. Participants must bring their own mats.

The cost is $20 per person and registration is required. Visit nhaudubon.org or call 668-2045.

• The next bunny yoga class at the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire (545 Route 101, Bedford) is happening on Friday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Visit rescueleague.org/bunny-yoga or call 472-3647.

• Goat yoga classes at Jenness Farm (77 Garland Road, Nottingham) are expected to start up again by March. The cost is $26 per person. Visit jennessfarm.com, find them on Facebook @ jennessfarm or call 942-8051 for updates.

• LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) will host a yoga and wine tasting class once each month, with the next class scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 for the class only, or $20 to include a tasting of one of LaBelle’s wines. Other classes are scheduled for Feb. 10, March 10 and April 7, and all are in partnership with New Hampshire Power Yoga in Merrimack. Visit labellewinerynh.com or call 672-9898.

• Join Runner’s Alley (669 Elm St., Manchester) for a yoga and beer class with YogaBalance in Manchester on Friday, Jan. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The yoga class will be geared toward participants at the beginner and intermediate levels and will feature craft beers available to sip during or after the session. The cost is $15 per person. Visit yogabalance.info or call 625-4000.

Goat yoga at Jenness Farm in Nottingham. Courtesy photo.

Lang Wright said the inclusion of the animals in the classes not only plays into their overall message that animals matter as much as people, but it also provides a special opportunity for the Rescue League to reach potential adopters.

Kate White, manager of YogaBalance in Manchester, said the studio has offered yoga classes with bunnies and with kittens in the past.

“Yoga is all about being present in the moment, and for some people, they like the feeling of just living life in that moment, with super cute creatures hopping around [during the class],” White said.

Yoga with beer or wine

White said another common incentive to help bring people together during a yoga class is to participate in one while sipping a beer or wine. YogaBalance will be partnering with Runner’s Alley for a special yoga session at the shop on Friday, Jan. 25, in which craft beers will be available to sip.

“Some people will be sipping beer throughout the experience, and others will just drink afterward,” she said. “It’s fun because it really does get people in to try new things. It’s important for me to get people to realize that yoga can be fun.”

At LaBelle Winery in Amherst, a monthly schedule of yoga and wine-sipping classes is offered in partnership with New Hampshire Power Yoga out of Merrimack. The next available class will be on Sunday, Jan. 6, and participants have the option of registering for the yoga class only for $15, or with the wine tasting included for $20. These are tailored toward beginners.

“I think if you can present yoga in a non-serious way, where the attention is on something else, then it definitely seems to take the pressure off for a lot of people,” White said.

Yoga and hula hoops

One Granite State studio is offering what’s called HoopYogini — a combination of yoga

and mindful meditation using an adult-sized hula hoop. Jessica Flagler, a HoopYogini instructor at Aerial Moon in Nashua, said classes are offered every other Thursday evening, with the next one scheduled for Jan. 10, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Rates start at $20 per person for a single class.

“These are not hoops that you can buy at the dollar store, but rather larger hoops you move with in a set of postures,” she said. “We move the spine in about seven different directions, using the hoop as a prop.”

Flagler said no prior experience in the technique is needed. The hula hoop is always held with both hands as instructors teach participants how to move in each direction.

“As you bring the hoop to your waist, you’re also incorporating a little bit of cardio, so your heart is pumped up a little bit as you are creating flexibility in the body,” she said.

“It’s definitely a step outside of the box and a different alternative to yoga, and eventually it can become almost a dance.”

Aerial yoga

You don’t have to be skilled with a hammock to enjoy aerial yoga; Flagler said Aerial Foundation classes are regularly offered that are specifically designed to get you familiar with learning how to use it. In January, a four-week “Foundations to Flight” aerial yoga program is also offered Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Jan. 8 through Jan. 29.

“We have the hammock that hangs from the ceiling, and the first class, people may stand or stick their leg in the fabric, and maybe that’s all they do,” she said. “It’s designed so that people can go at their own pace if they are not very comfortable starting out.”

She said the hammock helps to decompress the spine, reverse blood flow in the body and improve a sense of balance.

“You have the support of the fabric to help you stand or balance, and it really surprises people how much they build up their strength, once they feel comfortable,” she said.

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Swords and sabers Fight to get fit

By Scott Murphy

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Getting or staying in shape can be a fight — literally. Whether you’re into swords and sabers, there are plenty of places to burn off some energy.

Combat-ready workouts

For physical fun with a different kind of sword, try your hand at using lightsabers at the Granite State Saber Academy in Concord. The school offers a blend of martial arts and weapon training for “theatrical combat,” or choreographed fight scenes used for film, television and theater.

JD Lauriat founded the school a few years ago after spending several years practicing martial arts and performing theatrical combat at Renaissance fairs. He said a key component of his classes is teaching students how to use lightsabers, swords and other weapons so they can properly act out the scenes they write.

“If you’re playing a character who’s a master swordsman but you’ve never held a sword in your life, you’re not going to look good doing it if you don’t understand how that weapon works,” said Lauriat. “I’m trying to teach people how to swing a weapon

at someone safely.”

Classes involve as much physical activity as students want to put into their scenes, according to Lauriat. He said it’s perfect for his students who have social anxiety about going to the gym, and offers them a chance to act out their interests while being active.

“We never have a class where we’re just sitting around talking or watch a movie for reference,” said Lauriat. “The exercise that we do isn’t like some crazy CrossFit gym … but you’re still moving for an hour and a half.”

Take your weapon training to the next level with medieval combat classes at The Knights Hall in Nashua. The school offers workout programs that combine traditional sword, axe and armor combat training with fitness regimens rooted in martial arts.

“It’s not just fitness, but it’s also reaching out to our ancestral past and feeling that empowerment you have when you’re in armor swinging a sword at someone,” said Jaye Brooks, owner of the Knights Hall.

“It’s really exhilarating. … Basically everyone doing it is an adrenaline junky.”

Brooks said official competitions involve full contact matches with full weapons and armor. However, he said there’s no ele-

Granite State Saber Academy in Concord. Courtesy photo.

ment of danger in the training offered at the school. Classes are open to all ability levels and can be customized for each student’s individual fitness goals.

“We have both serious athletes and hobbyists who are not only looking to get in shape, but also make friends and participate in a rather unusual activity,’ said Brooks. “I have a number of folks who don’t put on armor [to compete], but they like the workout and comradery.”

Fence for fitness

One of the oldest sports in the world has

found a home here in the Granite State. A handful of fencing clubs in southern New Hampshire offer lessons for all skill levels.

Althea Haropulos, business manager and coach for Concord Fencing Club, explained that each “bout” involves two fencers outfitted in full-body protective clothing.

Haropulos said three styles of swords are available to fencers: the lighter and smaller “foil” and “sabre” and the heavier and larger “épée.” Fencers can only move forward or backward on a fencing strip, typically 5 by 46 feet, as they parry their opponent’s blade and attempt to land five “hits” over

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“There are three ‘ilities’ [in fencing] — physical ability, emotional stability and intellectual agility,” said Chris Pullo, head coach of the Seacoast Fencing Club in Manchester and Rochester. “It’s good exercise, and learning to balance those three things — mind, body, emotions — makes you a stronger person.”

Shawn Brooks, head coach and program director at Concord Fencing Club, said there’s a reason fencing is often called “physical chess.” In order to execute more complex techniques and strategies, Brooks said fencers have to learn how to move and

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Concord Fencing Club. Photo courtesy of Althea Haropulos.

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react quickly within the limited space of the fencing strip.

While Pullo said fencing is good exercise, it’s also accessible to all ages. Pullo has been fencing since 1969, and his students range from 7 to 78 years old. He said there’s always room for growth, and students get immediate feedback after each bout from more experienced fencers.

“It’s a really good way to try something physical that challenges you to get better all the time,” said Haropulos. “When you’re there at the fencing club, you leave your other world behind; it’s very stress-relieving in that way.”

Sword sessions If you want to try your hand at being a fencer, jedi or knight, here are some specialized classes throughout southern New Hampshire.

• Learn to fence in a fun, fast-paced sport environment at Allez Fencing (100 Main St.,​ Nashua). Classes are available throughout the week for youth ages 7 to 12 and fencers ages 13 and older. The four-week beginner-level program offers a one-hour weekly class on Mondays 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m.

All necessary equipment is provided. Beginner classes cost $100 monthly for both age groups. Advanced classes $200 for youth ages 7 to 12 and $300 monthly for fencers ages 13 and older. Visit fenceallez.com.

• Athletes and non-athletes alike will enjoy a fun and friendly environment at Concord Fencing Club (126D Hall St., Concord). A variety of classes are offered from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays, 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 2 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Beginner, intermediate, advanced and speciality classes are available for kids ages 7 to 9, youth ages 10 to 13 and teens and adults ages 14 and older. Seven-week beginner sessions cost $160, while higher-level classes cost $180 or $200 for seven-week sessions.

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• Master your lightsaber skills at the Granite State Saber Academy, which holds classes on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church (211 N. Main St., Concord). Learn how to create choreographed combat sequences while learning to use a variety of weapons, including lightsa-

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• Return to medieval times with combat training at The Knight’s Hall (55 Lake St., Suite 4, Nashua). This adult-only school trains students for full-contact competitions with steel weapons and full authentic armor. This includes fitness training along with weapon and combat training. Classes are offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sundays; 10:30 a.m. to noon and 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; and 6 to 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first class is free, followed by a $125 monthly fee.

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• Aspiring fencers throughout southern New Hampshire will find a class option for them at the Seacoast Fencing Club in Manchester (271 Wilson St.) and Rochester (267 N. Main St.). Classes are offered 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays and 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Manchester.

The Rochester studio offers classes from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays and 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginner classes are held once a week for nine weeks. Enrollment for beginner courses costs $230 and includes the use of all necessary equipment.

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From belly dancing to ballroom dancing, local studios offer all kinds of classes where you can get fit, express yourself and have fun.

“Dance enhances your health physically, mentally and emotionally more than people realize,” Michelle Johnson, owner of Let’s Dance Studio in Concord, said. “It’s a way to get out and meet new people [and] exercise in a low-impact or sometimes high-impact aerobics way. It keeps you mentally stimulated because you’re learning something new, and it makes you happy to move your body to music.”

New Perspectives Pole and Aerial in Manchester is one studio that offers a number of dance programs including pole dancing classes; an aerial dance class, where students work with aerial fabric and aerial hoops to create choreographed routines set to music; periodic chair dancing workshops and more.

In the Intro to Pole class, students learn basic floorwork, spins and hand positioning on the pole, as well as simple transitions between skills. Students are encouraged to take the class three to six times before moving on to the more advanced pole classes, where they learn about climbing, body grips, inversions and being upside-down, complex spins, drops, building sequences and adding personal flair.

Pole dancing strengthens the upper body and core muscles, increases flexibility and mobility and helps the dancer develop greater body awareness.

“A lot of people, if they aren’t frequently active, lack body awareness,” studio owner Juel Petrin said. “In pole dancing, you’re moving in all these different ways, and it forces you to become more aware and more in touch with your body and what it’s doing and where things are.”

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a variety of dance classes with a focus on fitness, including Zumba, Tai Chi, belly dancing, line dancing and ballroom dancing.

“Many people who start dancing have no idea so many muscles are involved in ballroom dancing,” Johnson said. “Even for the waltz or foxtrot, which are pretty slow, you have to maintain core strength and posture and a sense of balance for a steady period of time, so over time you start to develop muscle tone and strength and stamina, all without doing anything high-impact.”

Dance International Studio in Manchester also offers belly dancing classes for women, specifically Turkish nightclub-style belly dancing.

“There aren’t as many constraints in Turkish belly dancing. It’s a little bit sexier than other styles of belly dance, and it’s not as structured as traditional American dances like ballet or tap,” studio owner Michele Arista said. “There’s room to really express yourself, and for improvisation and making up your own movements.”

In the beginner class, students learn basic movements and how to use veils, finger cymbals and canes. The intermediate/advanced class covers improvisation, floor patterns, cymbals, various props and choreography.

Belly dancing probably won’t help you lose weight, Arista said, but it will increase muscle strength and definition.

“If people are dieting to lose weight and they do belly dance at the same time, they won’t end up with any loose skin,” she said.

“The body will be nice and toned.”

If you become bored easily with traditional forms of exercise or have difficulty getting motivated, dancing may be a good alternative.

“You’re more focused on learning the moves and accomplishing a goal, and you’re not focused on it being a workout,” Petrin said. “You don’t even realize it’s a workout until you wake up sore the next day.”

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Find a dance class • Aangikam Dance Academy (4 Milan St., Nashua, 889-3783, aangikam.com) offers classical Indian dance and Indian folk dance group classes and private lessons. Contact the academy for more information.

• Ankara Rose World Dance (classes held at Rise Up Center, 30 Howard St., in the Riverview Mill Buildings, Wilton; 660-6622, ankararose.com) offers belly dancing and Celtic fusion group classes, workshops and private lessons. Classes run in seven-week sessions on Wednesday (beginner from 7 to 8 p.m., advanced beginner from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m.) and Thursday (intermediate from 7 to 8:15 p.m.).

Next session starts Jan. 16. The cost for the session is $100. Some classes allow drop-ins, which are $18 per class.

• Arthur Murray Dance Center (99 Elm St., Manchester, 605-1662, arthurmurraydanceclasses.com) offers ballroom dancing lessons.

The first lesson is free. Contact the center for more information.

• Bella Vita Dance Studio (Waumbec Mill Building, 250 Commercial St., Suite 4019, Manchester, bellavitadance.com) offers salsa and bachata group classes and private lessons.

Classes are held Monday, Tuesday and Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. Pricing ranges from $15 to $75 depending on the class and number of classes taken.

• Chidambaram Nritya Kala Academy (491 Amherst St., Unit 14, Nashua, 546-5480, nehaparikhdance.com) offers classical Indian dance classes on weekdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, and Saturday afternoons by appointment. Call for pricing.

• Dance Because (2626 Brown Ave., Manchester, dancebecause.com) offers private social dancing lessons for $73/lesson.

• Dance International Studio (83 Hanover St., third floor, Manchester, 851-3667, danceinternationalstudio.com) offers beginner and intermediate/advanced belly dancing classes and private lessons. Classes are held on Sunday (beginner from 6 to 7 p.m., intermediate/ advanced from 7 to 8 p.m.) and run in eightweek sessions, but drop-ins are welcome. The next session begins Feb. 3. Single classes are $14. The full session is $96. Private lessons are $25/hour.

• Granite State Ballroom (33 Indian Rock Road, Windham, 965-4227, granitestateballroom.com) offers ballroom and social dancing group classes and private lessons. Classes are held Tuesday through Thursday at 6 p.m., and Friday at 7 p.m. Call for pricing. The first lesson is free.

• Himanshi Dance Academy (8 Cherrywood Drive, Nashua, 617-201-8410, himanshikathak.com) offers classical Indian dance classes on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Monday through Friday by appointment between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Call for pricing.

• I Tango (83 Hanover St., third floor, Manchester, 547-0402, itangonh.com) offers Argentine tango classes on Sunday (fundamentals class from noon to 1:15 p.m., and advanced class from 1:30 to 3 p.m.) The cost is $15 for one class and $20 for both classes.

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• Let’s Dance Studio (5 N. Main St., Concord, 228-2800, letsdancenh.com) offers a variety of dance classes, including Zumba on Monday and Tuesday at 5 p.m., Thursday at 5:10 p.m., and Saturday at 8 a.m.; Tai Chi on Wednesday at 7 p.m. (next session starts in April); belly dancing on Saturday at 10 a.m.; ballroom dancing fitness on Friday at 5 p.m. (next four-week session begins Jan. 11); and line dancing on Thursday at 7 p.m. (next four-week session begins Jan. 10). See website for pricing.

• McGonagle School of Irish Dance (28 Charron Ave., Unit 8, Nashua, 318-5487) offers beginner traditional Irish dance classes on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Call for pricing.

• New England Scottish Arts Centre (Manchester, Concord, 227-0207, nescottishartscentre. com) offers weekly Highland dance classes on Tuesday and Wednesday in Manchester and Sunday in Concord. The cost is $12 per class.

• New Perspectives Pole and Aerial (Waumbec Mill, 250 Commercial St., Suite 2008A, Manchester, 767-6833, newperspectivesnh. com) offers drop-in classes, class packages and private lessons for pole dancing, aerial skills and aerial dance and more, as well as periodic dance workshops. A single class is $25 (the first class is $15), a package of five classes is $110, and a package of 10 classes is $200. There are also one-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month membership options. Private lessons are $60/ hour. See website for class schedule.

• Nikita’s Bollywood Dance Academy (3-I Taggart Drive, Nashua; 669 Union St., Manchester; 978-821-6026, bollywooddanceacademy.webs.com) teaches Bollywood Indian dance classes in Manchester on Sunday at 3 p.m., and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.; and in Nashua on Monday at 6:30 p.m., and Thursday at 8:15 p.m. Call for pricing.

• Paper Moon Dance Center (33 Depot St., Merrimack, 943-1106, papermoondance.com) offers ballroom dancing group classes and private lessons. The cost is $15 per class or $70/ month for unlimited classes. Private lessons cost $45 to $80. See website for class schedule.

• Royal Palace Dance Studio (575 S. Willow St., Suite B-3, Manchester, 621-9119, royalpalacedance.com) offers ballroom dancing and Latin dance group classes and private lessons. Membership granting unlimited group classes costs $89/month. There is an additional one-time joining fee of $25. See website for class schedule.

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View a landscape paintings exhibit by Daryl Johnson at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce (49 S. Main St., Concord; daryldjohnsonartist.com). The exhibit, titled “New Hampshire Landscapes in Motion,” will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting today and running through Thursday, March 21. An artist reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Stay up for late night acoustic rock with Brad Bosse, performing from 9 p.m. to midnight at Strange Brew Tavern (88 Market St., Manchester; strangebrewtavern. net/calendar). Hippo readers voted Bosse the Best Local Solo Performer in New Hampshire for the past four years.

Find more live performances at area bars in restaurants in the Music This Week, which starts on page 46.

EAT: Ramen The Able Ebenezer Brewing Co. (31 Columbia Circle, Merrimack) will host an outdoor ramen pop-up on its grounds Wednesday, Jan. 9, from 4 to 8 p.m., when shio ramen (chicken broth seasoned with salt) and shoyu ramen (chicken broth seasoned with soy sauce) will be offered, plus a pork belly bao, all courtesy of Merrimack’s Notorious Noodles. Prices for ramen will range from $10 to $12, and $4 each for the pork belly bao. Find them on Facebook @notoriousnoodles or call the brewery at 844-223-2253 for more details.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

Watch the ballet “La Sylphide” at 6 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord; ccanh.com). The story of relationship between a young Scotsman falling and a forest spirit is one of the world’s oldest surviving ballets. Arrive early for a 20-minute pre-show including interviews with dancers. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for students.

DRINK: Post-yoga brews Enjoy a morning of relaxation and libations during the first Detox and Retox yoga class of the year on Sunday, Jan. 6, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 603 Brewery (12 Liberty Drive No. 7, Londonderry; facebook.com/603Brewery). After a one-hour yoga class accessible to all skill levels, try three 5-ounce samples or a full pint of 603 beer. Cost is $15 per person.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

Learn and enjoy Italian cuisine with a salumi, formaggi and wine class from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tuscan Kitchen (63 Main St., Salem; tuscanbrands.com/ Market/Salem). Join Joe Comforti, the restaurant’s wine director, for a class about pairing Italian cold cuts and cheeses with the perfect red or white. Tickets cost $25.

BE MERRY: With national comedians Laugh along with Jimmy Dunn’s Comedy All Stars on Friday, Jan. 4, at 7:30 p.m. at The Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester; palacetheatre.org). Dunn is a familiar face in the New England comedy scene who is best known for his role as Sean McCarthy on the CBS sitcom The McCarthys. He will be joined by fellow stand-up comedians Wes Hazard, Dan Crohn, Jon Fisch and Mark Riley. Tickets cost $29.

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ARTS A different perspective

Original play portrays experience of living with Alzheimer’s

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Local playwright Greg Parker is taking a different approach to the topic of Alzheimer’s in his original play Fade, produced by Lend Me a Theater and opening at the Hatbox Theatre in Concord on Friday, Jan. 4.

Set in modern-day Massachusetts, the play follows Henry, a former college professor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and his daughter and son-in-law who care for him.

The story is told entirely from the perspective of Henry as his condition worsens over the course of a few years.

“Many plays look at how the families are affected by Alzheimer’s and the financial and emotional toll that it takes,” Parker said, “but I wanted to write something that dramatizes what it’s like to be the one afflicted with it and to go through it and have things and people around you alter and change.”

Fade has been produced in a workshop format in Massachusetts, but the Lend Me a Theater production will be its New Hampshire debut. Parker started writing the play in 2017 after losing his grandfather to dementia.

“It was a therapeutic outlet for me and a way to cope with the grief,” Parker said, “but I also wanted it to be a message for others, to help people understand what it’s like to experience [Alzheimer’s] and to show them that there are other people who are going through what they are going through, and that they are not alone.”

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Parker, who is also directing the play, uses several different effects on stage that allow the audience to experience life through Henry’s eyes.

There are moments, for example, when the lighting and sounds shift to show how Henry feels coherent inside his own head but can’t communicate clearly with other people or make sense of what is going on around him.

“To the audience it seems like he is talking clearly, but his family can’t understand him and only hears mumbling,” Parker said. “It’s an interesting dynamic for the actors to pretend he’s in one state while we hear him in another state.”

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“We didn’t want a static set. We wanted the set to help tell the story,” Parker said.

“It changes so that it’s reflective of Henry’s perspective and shows what’s going on in his mind.”

The biggest challenge of producing Fade, Parker said, has been the sensitive nature of the material. Many actors turned down the role because “it hit too close to home,” he said. Some of the actors who accepted the roles have also been affected by Alzheimer’s and have had to work through some difficult emotions during the rehearsal period.

As both the playwright and the director, Parker has had the flexibility to adapt the script so that the cast is comfortable with it.

“I’ve changed many lines and relationships to fit the talents and strengths of the cast,” he said. “There isn’t any nervousness or anxiousness. If something doesn’t Parker has also cast multiple actors to play work for them, we come up with somethe same characters to show how the peothing new.” ple in Henry’s life become unfamiliar and unrecognizable. The actors playing a single character wear the same clothes, but behave Fade in slightly different manners.

Where: Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon “They’re the same character, but they Road, Concord don’t mimic each other, and that adds to the When: Jan. 4 through Jan. 20, with showconfusion for Henry,” Parker said. times on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 As Henry’s memory deteriorates, so does p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. the set; throughout the play, pieces of the Tickets: $17 for adults, $14 for students set walls and architecture, held in place by and seniors magnets, are removed, and family photos More info: hatboxnh.com, lendmeatheprojected in four large frames grow fuzzy ater.org and fade away over time.

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Theater Productions • PLAZA SUITE The Majestic Theatre presents. Jan. 4 through Jan. 6. Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester. $42 Friday/Saturday and $40 Sunday. Visit majestictheatre.net.

• FADE Lend Me a Theater presents. Jan. 4 through Jan. 20. Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Road, Concord. Tickets are $12 to $17.

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• THEOPHILUS NORTH Players’ Ring presents. Jan. 4 through Jan. 20. 105 Marcy St. , Portsmouth. $18 for adults, $14 for students and seniors. Visit playersring.org.

• AMERICAN GIRL LIVE Thurs., Jan. 10, 7 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts , 44 S. Main St., Concord. $35 to $99. Visit ccanh. com/events.

• THE SECRET GARDEN Palace

Theatre presents. Jan. 11 through Feb. 3. 80 Hanover St., Manchester. Tickets are $25 to $46. Visit palacetheatre.org.

• HONK JR. Riverbend Youth Company present. Jan. 11 through Jan. 13. Amato Center for the Performing Arts, 56 Mont Vernon St., Milford. Tickets are $8 to $12. Visit amatocenter.org/riverbend-youth-company.

• POTTED POTTER Thurs., Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts , 44 S. Main St., Concord. $35 to $65. Visit ccanh.com/events.

• LIGHT TO DARK- ONE ACTS Nashua Theatre Guild. Jan. 25 through Jan. 27. Janice B. Streeter Theatre, 14 Court St., Nashua.

Visit nashuatheatreguild.org.

• SWAN LAKE National Ballet Theatre of Odessa presents. Sun., Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts , 44 S. Main St., Concord. $28 to $58. Visit ccanh.com/ events.

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• PUTTING IT TOGETHER: NEW WORKS New World Theatre presents. Sun., Feb. 10, April 7, June 9 and Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m.

Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Road, Concord. Tickets cost $17 for adults and $14 for students.

Visit hatboxnh.com.

• THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION Community Players of Concord present. Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord. Tickets are $16 to $18. Visit communityplayersofconcord.org.

• THE SOUND OF MUSIC Wed., Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts , 44 S. Main St., Concord. $45 to $110. Visit ccanh.com/events.

• PROOF The New England College Theatre Department presents. Feb. 21 through Feb. 24.

Mainstage Theatre, 58 Depot Hill Road, Henniker. $7 for adults, $5 for seniors. Visit nectheatre.com.

Workshops/other • NEW HAMPSHIRE THEATRE AWARDS Celebrating the best in New Hampshire theater. Sat., Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Capitol Center for the Arts , 44 S. Main St., Concord. $38.50 to $50. Visit ccanh.com/events.

Art Events • “CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE PAINTING, AN INTRODUCTION” Artist, writer and teacher Chris Volpe gives a presentation introducing beautiful and innovative works by painters who are updating and extending the rich tradition of landscape painting in America.

Thurs., Jan. 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Creative Ventures Gallery, 411 Nashua St., Milford. Visit creativeventuresfineart.com or call 672-2500.

Openings • “YOGA PHOTOGRAVURES” RECEPTION A series of intaglio prints--photogravures-of local yogis and yoga teachers. Fri., Jan. 4, 5 to 8 p.m. 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth. Visit 3sarts.org.

• “WILDLIFE FASHION ART SAFARI” RECEPTION A collaboration between ceramicist Peter Morgan and new media artist Adam Hinterlang, the original principal was to take fashionable, trendy colors of the day and apply them to silhouetted images of animals in action poses. Fri., Jan. 4, 5 to 8 p.m. 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth.

Visit 3sarts.org.

• “NEW HAMPSHIRE LANDSCAPES IN MOTION” ARTIST RECEPTION Oil landscapes by Daryl D. Johnson. Fri., Jan. 11, 5 to 7 p.m. Greater Con-

cord Chamber of Commerce, 49 S. Main St. , Concord.

• MFA WINTER THESIS EXHIBITION RECEPTION The exhibition celebrates the culminating work of 11 graduates in the school’s Photography, Visual Arts, Writing and Writing for Stage and Screen MFA programs.

Sat., Jan. 12. New Hampshire Institute of Art, 77 Amherst St., Manchester. Visit nhia.edu.

• NH ART ASSOCIATION NEW MEMBER EXHIBITION RECEPTION Highlighting the work of new members juried into the organization during 2018. Sat., Jan. 12, 3 to 5 p.m. Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery, 136 State St., Portsmouth.

Visit nhartassociation.org.

• “TEXT AND TEXTILES” RECEPTION The traveling exhibition is a collaboration between Alice B. Fogel, poet laureate of New Hampshire, and the Wom-

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• Dinner and a show: The Majestic Theatre presents a dinner theater show, Plaza Suite, at the Executive Court Banquet Facility (1199 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester) on Friday, Jan. 4, and Saturday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 6, at 1:30 p.m. The comedy by Neil Simon follows three couples who successively occupy a suite in New York City’s Plaza Hotel: an unhappily married couple revisiting their honeymoon suite in hopes of reigniting the passion in their marriage; two old flames — a movie producer and a suburban housewife — meeting to catch up; and a married couple whose daughter, who is to be married that day, gets a case of cold feet and locks herself in the suite bathroom. The show, including dinner, costs $42 on Friday and Saturday and $40 on Sunday. Plaza Suite is the first of four dinner theater shows planned for the Majestic’s 2019 season. Visit majestictheatre.net or call 669-7469.

• Girl adventures: American Girl Live comes to the Capitol Center for the Arts ​(44 S. Main St., Concord) on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. The song-and-dance, Broadway-style musical is set at the summer camp Camp American Girl and follows five campers, their counselor and their American Girl friends as they go on adventures and learn life lessons. General admission tickets cost $35 each, or $25 each when purchased in

en’s Caucus for Art New Hampshire Chapter. It features pairings of artwork and poetry that are connected to fiber in some way, created by 12 poets and 12 artists from around the state. At the reception, the featured poets and artists will present a reading of their poetry and a panel discussion about their processes and results. Sun., Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St., Nashua. Call 5894611 or visit nashualibrary.org.

Search “Text & Textile Catalog” on magcloud.com to purchase a full-color, spiral bound book of the poems and artwork featured in the exhibit, along with biographical information about each of the writers and artists.

In the Galleries • NH PRINTMAKERS EXHIBIT Manchester Arts Commission.

On view through Jan. 30. Manchester City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester. Visit facebook. com/manchesterarts.

• STUDENT SHOW On view through Jan. 7. Kimball Jenkins School of Art, 266 N. Main St., Concord. Visit kimballjenkins.com.

The Majestic Theatre presents Plaza Suite. Courtesy photo.

a pack of four. VIP tickets cost $69 to $99.

Visit ccanh.com or call 225-1111.

• Wilder gem: The Players’ Ring Theatre (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth) presents Thornton Wilder’s rarely produced play Theophilus North Jan. 4 through Jan. 20, with showtimes on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The dramatic comedy follows Theophilus, a Yale graduate who quits his job as a teacher in New Jersey to find adventure but instead finds himself stuck in Newport. “I saw Theophilus North about 10 years ago and absolutely fell in love with [it]. … It’s a show I’ve wanted to produce and direct every since,” director Matt McGonigle of Square Peg Productions said in a press release. “It is a play with an uplifting message to embrace life and the people and places around us … [and] to understand the impact we can have not only on our own destiny, but our potential for realizing that destiny.” Tickets cost $18 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit playersring. org or call 436-8123.

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• GARY SHEPARD Solo exhibition. On view Nov. 2 through Jan. 3. Fry Fine Art, 36 Grove St., Peterborough. Visit fryfineart.com.

• HOLIDAY SMALL WORKS SHOW Exhibit features small works in a variety of styles and mediums created by local artists and artisans and priced for holiday gift shopping. On view Nov. 30 through Jan. 1. Main Street Art, 75 Main St., Newfields. Visit mainstreetart.org.

• “MYTH AND FAITH IN RENAISSANCE FLORENCE” Exhibition examines the sculpture of Montorsoli, a key member of Michelangelo’s circle, and is based around a newly acquired sculpture, John the Baptist. On view Oct. 13 through Jan. 21.

Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester. Museum admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65+, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17, free for children under age 13. Visit currier.org or call 669-6144.

• “DISTRACTIONS” Art 3 Gallery presents the work of over 75 local and regional artists who

welcome the opportunity to distract viewers with art. On view Oct. 31 through Jan. 31. Art 3, 44 W. Brook St. , Manchester. Visit art3gallery.com.

• “TEMPERATURE AND TIME” Features the work of Andrew Dixon, which includes bright, abstract oil paintings and a selection of blown glass pendants, many of which have semi-precious or lab-created stones encased inside. On view through Jan. 5. Epsom Public Library, 1606 Dover Road, Epsom. Call 736-9920 or visit epsomlibrary.com.

• “THE CAPE ANN SCHOOL & ROCKPORT ART TRADITION” New Hampshire Antique Co-op presents exhibit that showcases fine art by Cape Ann School artists from the late 1800s. On view through Jan. 31.

Tower Gallery, 323 Elm St., Milford. Visit nhantiquecoop.com.

• “TOYLAND REVISITED” Featuring the oil paintings of Milford artist William Turner.

Turner paints vintage toys, like M&M figurines and robots from the ’40s and ’50s, in surreal set-

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• Writers and artists unite: The traveling exhibition “Text and Textiles” is at the Nashua Public Library (2 Court St., Nashua) now through Jan. 30. The exhibition is a collaboration between Alice B. Fogel, poet laureate of New Hampshire, and the Women’s Caucus for Art New Hampshire Chapter. It features pairings of artwork and poetry that are connected to fiber in some way, created by 12 poets and 12 artists from around the state. At the opening reception, happening Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. in the library gallery, the featured poets and artists will present a reading of their poetry and a panel discussion about their processes and results. Call 5894611 or visit nashualibrary.org. Search “Text & Textile Catalog” on magcloud.com to purchase a full-color, spiral-bound book of the poems and artwork featured in the exhibit, along with biographical information about each of the writers and artists.

• Paintings and pendants: Epsom Public Library (1606 Dover Road, Epsom) has an exhibition, “Temperature and Time,” on view now through Jan. 5. It features the work of Andrew Dixon, which includes bright, abstract oil paintings and a selection of blown-glass pendants, many of which have semi-precious or lab-created stones encased inside. The exhibitions can be viewed during regular library hours, which are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

tings. His artistic style is narrative realism influenced by art from the Renaissance period. On view through Jan. 15. Amherst Public Library , 14 Main St. , Amherst.

Call 673-2288 or visit amherstlibrary.org.

• “ART: SALON-STYLE” New Hampshire Antique Co-op presents exhibit that showcases original paintings from the 1800s to the present, hung in the style of traditional 19th-century French salon exhibitions. On view Nov. 10 through Jan. 30. Tower Gallery, 323 Elm St., Milford. Visit nhantiquecoop.com.

• “TELL A STORY AND NEVER SAY A WORD” Featuring the work of two New Hampshire Art Association members - a fine art photographer and a portrait artist and illustrator. On view Jan. 3 through March 21. 2 Pillsbury St., Concord. Visit nhartassociation.org.

• CHRIS VOLPE Artist, writer and teacher Chris Volpe exhibits work. During the month of January. Creative Ventures Gallery, 411 Nashua St., Milford. Visit creativeventuresfineart.com or call 672-2500.

Art featured in “Wildlife Fashion Art Safari.” Courtesy photo.

and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 7369920 or visit epsomlibrary.com.

• Ceramics and photogravures: Two new exhibitions will open at 3S Artspace (319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth) Jan. 4 through Jan. 27, with an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. “Wildlife Fashion Art Safari” is a collaboration between ceramicist Peter Morgan and new media artist Adam Hinterlang centered around the artists’ shared interest in animals and color theory. It features large tile panels on which trendy colors have been applied to silhouetted images of animals in action poses. “Yoga Photogravures” is a solo exhibition featuring the work of Jay Goldsmith, which includes a series of intaglio prints (photogravures) of local yogis and yoga teachers, utilizing dramatic black inks and handmade watercolor papers. The prints are created by transferring a digital file to a positive transparency, and then to a metal plate, which is then inked and run through a rotary press. Visit 3sarts.org or call 766-3330.

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• “NEW HAMPSHIRE LANDSCAPES IN MOTION” Oil landscapes by Daryl D. Johnson.

On view Jan. 3 through March 21. Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, 49 S. Main St. , Concord. Visit nhartassociation.org.

• “ETHAN MURROW: HAULING:” Exhibition includes two large-scale works on paper and a 52-foot-long scroll drawing animated by a kinetic sculpture, inspired by the history of the Manchester region and its people, with an emphasis on labor and collaboration. Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester. Museum admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 65+, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17, free for children under age 13.

Visit currier.org or call 669-6144.

• “GOING BAROQUE: DRAMA AND GESTURE IN THE 17TH CENTURY” Includes never-before-seen, recent acquisitions including the sculpture, Saint Peter of Alcántara, and the painting, The Judgment of Solomon, by Dutch artist Matthais Stom. Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester. Museum admission is $15 for adults, $13

for seniors 65+, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17, free for children under age 13.

Visit currier.org or call 669-6144.

Classical Music Events • WINTER CONCERT Suncook Valley Chorale presents. Fri., Jan. 18, 7 to 9 p.m., and Sat., Jan. 19, 3 to 5 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord. Visit svcnh.org.

• WINTER OPEN SING Suncook Valley Chorale presents.

Mon., Jan. 21, and Fri., Jan. 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Concord High School, 170 Warren St., Concord.

Visit svcnh.org.

• RUSSIAN MOODS NH Philharmonic presents. Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 featuring Roric Cunningham. Sat., Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., and Sun., Jan. 27, 2 p.m. Seifert Performing Arts Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem. $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $8 for students. Visit nhphil.org.

• MOZART & BEETHOVEN Symphony NH. Sat., Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Keefe Center, 117 Elm St., Nashua. $10 to $52, free for youth. Visit symphonynh.org.

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By Angie Sykeny

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If you’ve ever considered getting a pet reptile, the New England Reptile Expo is an opportunity to learn about what reptile ownership entails and find a new scaly friend to take home.

The expo, happening Sunday, Jan. 6, at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, will feature more than 70 vendors, most of whom are reptile breeders, selling thousands of reptiles and other animals including snakes, lizards, turtles, salamanders, tarantulas and more. Other vendors will sell pet food, cages, tanks, lights, decorative accessories and other pet supplies, as well as reptile-related artwork and jewelry.

“Your typical pet store has a limited selection — maybe only 10 to 15 reptiles — and the chances of finding someone at a pet store who is knowledgeable about reptiles aren’t great,” said Bruce Lowder of Animal Encounters, a New York-based animal education outreach program that organizes the expo. “Here [at the expo] there are thousands of pet reptiles in many different colors you won’t see in pet stores, sold directly by the breeders who have decades 28 The Gardening Guy Advice on your outdoors.

Children & Teens Children events • PIZZA PARTY WITH THE PAINTED TURTLES Watch the painted turtles enjoy their lunch while eating pizza. Sat., Jan. 12, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Amoskeag Fishways Learning & Visitors Center, 4 Fletcher St., Manchester. $15 per family (includes pizza lunch). Visit amoskeagfishways. org or call 626-3474.

• DISNEY ON ICE See more than 50 beloved Disney characters on the ice, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and an ensemble of princesses like Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana.

Thurs., Jan. 17, and Fri., Jan. 18, 7 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 20, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and Mon., Jan. 21, 1 p.m. SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. Tickets start at $15. Visit disneyonice.com or call 644-5000 x6008.

• PRINCESS BRUNCH Featuring stories, songs, tiaras, photo opportunities with some friendly princesses, and a brunch fit for a princess. Sun., Jan. 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. City Moose Cafe & Catering Co., 30 Temple St., Nashua. $20 for adults and $25 for kids. Visit citymoosenh.com or call 943-5078.

New England Reptile Expo. Courtesy photo.

of experience.”

Lowder said reptiles make great pets because they are low-maintenance and have distinct personalities. Still, people should “do their homework” before the expo, he said, to make sure they can meet a reptile’s needs, and to get an idea of what kind of reptile best suits their lifestyle.

“If you’re going to successfully care for a

reptile, you have to know what you’re getting into and be committed and prepared to do it right,” he said. “It can be overwhelming once you get there [to the expo] and you see all the cool ones, but you don’t want to make a spur-of-the-moment purchase and end up with a reptile that, years down the road, you won’t be able to properly care for.”

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Nature • SATURDAY NATURE SEEKERS: ALL ABOUT EAGLES! Learn about Manchester’s Merrimack River wildlife in this short and sweet mini program for all ages. A donation of $5 per family is encouraged; no registration required. Amoskeag Fishways Learning & Visitors Center, 4 Fletcher St., Manchester. Saturdays, Jan. 5, Jan. 19 and Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to noon.

• MAMMALS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Learn all about local mammals through fun, hands-on activities at the Fishways. Fri., Jan. 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Amoskeag Fishways Learning & Visitors Center, 4 Fletcher St., Manchester. $5 per student, ages 6 and up; registration is required. Visit amoskeagfishways. org or call 626-3474.

• EAGLES ALONG THE MERRIMACK Join the Fishways to search for bald eagles along the Merrimack River, beginning with an orientation at the center and followed by a quest to spot the first eagle of the day. Sat., Jan. 19, 8 to 11 a.m. Amoskeag Fishways Learning & Visitors Center, 4 Fletcher St., Manchester. $3 per person, or $6 per family; registration with payment is required.

Visit amoskeagfishways.org or call 626-3474.

• NATURE CLUB This after school nature club will be offered for students in grades 4 through 6 and will meet once a week after school. Club activities will include exploring the NH Audubon trails, meeting and learning about the resident animals, learning about nature, playing games and working together on environmental projects. Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m., Jan. 17 through June 6. McLane Audubon Center, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord. $60 per child for six months. Scholarships are also available. Visit nhaudubon.org/ learn.

Continuing Education Open houses • NHTI WINTER OPEN HOUSE Learn about NHTI’s 90+ academic programs, take a tour of the campus, find out about campus life, meet current and former students, academic department heads and representatives from admissions and financial aid. Wed., Jan. 9, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. NHTI, Concord’s Community College, 31 College Drive, Concord. Free.

Visit nhti.edu/sign-campus-tour or call 230-4011.

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TY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE The open house is a chance for prospective students to talk with an admissions counselor, take a campus tour, meet with faculty, speak with a career and transfer counselor and learn about financial aid options. Thurs., Jan. 10, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Manchester Community College, 1066 Front St., Manchester. Free. Visit mccnh.edu or call 206-8000.

• ADMISSIONS INFORMATION NIGHT AT THE FOUNDERS ACADEMY The Founders Academy is an open enrollment chartered public school for grades 6 through 12.

The evening’s program includes presentations on the school’s mission, curriculum, small classes for families to participate in, and the admissions process. The evening concludes with a self-guided tour of the school and opportunities to talk individually with teachers, students, current families and administrators. Tues., Jan. 15, 6 p.m. The Founders Academy, 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester. Visit thefoundersacademy.org or call 952-4705.

• EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARIES INFORMATION NIGHT NHTI’s Allied Dental Education

For first-time reptile owners, Lowder recommends a bearded dragon, which has a “nice disposition and is small enough to handle,” a leopard gecko or a ball python.

“When people hear ‘python’ they think of a giant snake, but a ball python doesn’t get more than 3 feet long,” he said. “Breeders breed them in a bunch of different colors, and they are very gentle snakes and make excellent pets.”

Though the expo is “not a petting zoo” and only has animals that are suitable as pets, Lowder said it can be fun for individuals and families to spend the day looking at and learning about the reptiles, even if they don’t plan to purchase one.

“It’s a chance to see some really cool animals and hang out with people of all ages and backgrounds who share this common passion,” he said.

New England Reptile Expo Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester When: Sunday, Jan. 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 7 through 12, and free for kids under age 7 Visit: reptileexpo.com 31 Kiddie pool Family activities this week.

program will host an information night for experienced dental assistants and hygienists who are interested in becoming EFDAs: Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries. EFDAs provide assistance and additional efficiencies at dental practices and public health clinics. Wed., Jan. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. NHTI, Concord’s Community College, 31 College Drive, Concord. Free. Visit nhti.edu/efda or call 271-6484 x4217.

• NAMASTE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE The school provides quality Montessori education for children ages 3 to 9. Sat., Jan. 26, 9 to 11 a.m.

Namaste Montessori School, 535 Mast Road, Goffstown. Free. Visit namastemontessori.net.

Crafts One-time metal workshops • INTRODUCTION TO METAL CLAY This introductory class is for people who are not familiar with metal clay. Metal clay consists of microscopic particles of silver, gold, copper and base metals combined with an organic binder. Sat., Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Nashua Gallery, 98 Main St., Nashua. $50 registration, plus a $35 materials fee. Visit

nhcrafts.org or call 595-8233.

Other craft events • ZENTANGLE WORKSHOP: WHITE ON BLACK Certified Zentangle teacher Diane MacKinnon will offer this workshop, in which participants will experiment with white tangles on black paper.

Wed., Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson. $10 materials fee.; registration is requested. Visit rodgerslibrary.org or call 886-6030.

• ZENTANGLE BASICS All materials will be provided. Thurs., Jan. 10, 7 p.m., or Sun., Feb. 24, 1 p.m. Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham. Free; registration is required. Visit pelhampubliclibrary.org or call 635-7581.

• CREATE A VISION BOARD Create a vision board of goal or dream-oriented pictures arranged in such a way to inspire you to stay focused on those things you’re looking to accomplish in the New Year. Typically boards include pictures, either personal photos or magazines, along with inspirational quotes, words or phrases. Sat., Jan. 12, 1 to 3 p.m. Pelham Public Library, 24 Village Green, Pelham.

Free; registration is required. Visit pelhampubliclibrary.org or call 635-7581.

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At this time of year I like to look back on the past year — in the garden, and in my life — to reflect on all the wonderful events of the year. I take time to count my blessings, look at my mistakes, and make plans for the future.

It was a good year in the garden. It started off hot and sunny, perfect for growing vegetables. Later in the summer we got a bit too much rain, which can encourage fungal diseases. But overall my tomatoes did well and produced plenty, as did my leafy greens and squashes.

My potatoes, on the other hand, were miserable. I planted them on the south side of my garden where there is a big magnolia that shades the garden during the afternoon, when the sun is strongest. Perhaps the magnolia roots were competing with the potatoes, too. No potato bugs, but still, very few spuds. And most were small. I am already buying potatoes, which is unheard of at this time of year.

Last year I harvested 100 pounds of potatoes and had plenty to give away. This year? Maybe 10 pounds. Lesson learned?

Plant leafy greens, not potatoes, tomatoes or squash family veggies on the shady side of the garden. Lettuce, kale, spinach and such need less sun, but I knew that. My bad.

In 2017 I planted a nice 10-foot-tall catalpa tree, and it over-wintered nicely.

It bloomed this year, and I loved the sight and fragrance of the blossoms. It had some good growth, and I look forward to an even better display of blossoms next year.

And I learned not to worry if it doesn’t leaf out early in the spring. It is one of the last to open up its leaves.

I have always loved the eastern redbud tree. Unlike anything else I grow, it does not set flower buds on twigs. The blossoms pop out of the bark of the tree or the branches. And they are a bright magenta color. There is also a white variety, but I got the pink one.

I had tried growing a redbud 25 years

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ago, but it died back to the ground each winter, and never blossomed, so I eventually gave up on it and dug it out. But our climate has warmed some, and I placed this one in a protected spot near a tall stone wall that will radiate some heat and break the winds of winter. It bloomed nicely for me this year, and I have great hope that it will winter well.

I have noticed that I am getting more adventurous as I age. I am more willing to try plants that are marginal in our climatic zone. Now I am also spending more and getting bigger trees, despite the increased costs. Knowing that I have a finite time on this earth, and that I’m past 70 years young, I want to see my trees come to maturity — and soon.

I remember helping artist and author Tasha Tudor some years ago to find some uncommon crabapple varieties when she was in her nineties, and being amazed that someone of that age was still planting trees. I use her as my role model as I age.

I am grateful to have had a young person helping me in my garden again this year.

Celia is a high school student who loves working in the garden and has high energy, literally skipping from job to job. I resolve to never become a curmudgeon who says all kids are lazy or addicted to their cellphones. Many want to learn and are willing to work hard, and having a helper even four hours a week is a big help.

In the fall of 2017 I ordered allium bulbs because I had seen some amazing varieties at the Chelsea Flower Show in London.

The Brits use alliums much more than we do, and I fell in love with them. One of those I loved the most, Allium schubertii, is not hardy in my climatic zone, but I ordered them anyway and planted them in pots. I kept them in a cold basement, and brought them into the warmth of the house in March. They bloomed fabulously.

My thanks to you, my readers, for asking me questions and keeping me learning.

My best wishes for 2019.

Henry can be reached at PO Box 364, Cornish Flat, NH 03746 or henry.homeyer@comcast.net.

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It says in gold “A present from Tewkesbury.”

It has a bird that if you blow in it you hear a whistle sound. Not sure how it came to be in our house but it has always been here.

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Expos • NEW HAMPSHIRE FARM & FOREST EXPO The expo features a tradeshow with more than 100 exhibitors, plus free educational workshops, demonstrations and farm animals. Fri., Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sat., Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester. $7 per person; free for ages 16 and under.

Attendees may save $1 off the admission price by bringing at least one non-perishable food

item to benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank. Admission is reduced to $5 on Fri., Feb. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit nhfarmandforestexpo.org or call 397-0505.

• MANCHESTER GUN SHOW Find new and new-toyou sporting goods, firearms, ammo, militaria, antiques and more. Sat., Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester.

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Health & Wellness Childbirth & parenting • MANAGING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS The Parent Information Center will present this free workshop. The session will expand your ability to convert difficult situations into collaborative solutions.

Thurs., Jan. 31, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Gilbert Hood Middle School, 5 Hood Road, Derry. Visit picnh. org.

Nutrition workshops & seminars • CLARIFYING THE CONFUSION: INSIGHT INTO NUTRITION TRENDS Charlotte Ott, functional medicine practitioner and natural foods chef, will lead this interactive discussion on nutrition and wellness. Mon., Jan. 14, 7 p.m.

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• HOOKSETT WINTER CARNIVAL The event will feature professional ice sculptures, outdoor games, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, mountain biking, cook-offs, food vendors and more. Sat., Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hooksett Town Hall, 35 Main St., Hooksett. Free admission. Visit hooksettkiwanis.org.

• WHITE PARK WINTER CARNIVAL The event features face-painting, skate races, a bonfire and the sledding hill is open all day. Sat., Feb. 2, noon to 4 p.m. White Park, 1 White St., Concord. Free. Visit concordparksandrec.com.

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Festivals & Fairs Events • CRACKLE & HOPS WINTER FESTIVAL The festival features toboggan sliding, s’mores making kits available for purchase, hot chocolate, various winter competitions, a live ice sculpting performance, a DJ, a poker station and more, plus new Smuttlabs beer releases.

Sat., Jan. 19, 2 to 8 p.m. Smuttynose Brewing Co., 105 Towle

Donna Welch has spent more than 30 years in the antiques and collectibles field, appraising and instructing, and recently closed the physical location of From Out Of The Woods Antique Center (fromoutofthewoodsantiques.com) but is still doing some buying and selling. She is a member of The New Hampshire Antiques Dealer Association. If you have questions about an antique or collectible send a clear photo and information to Donna at footwdw@aol.com, or call her at 3916550 or 624-8668.

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Dance Other dance events • FIRST SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE The dance will feature Steve Zakon-Anderson calling with the band Birl. Contra dance is a fun, relaxed style of folk dance which has flourished in New England since the 1700s.

Sat., Jan. 5, 8 p.m. Peterborough Town House, 1 Grove St., Peterborough. $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Visit monadnockfolk.org or call 7620235.

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• RUG BRAIDING Learn the art of rug braiding by making a 1 foot by 1 and a half foot rug and all the techniques needed to complete a piece. Tuesdays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Nashua Gallery, 98 Main St., Nashua. $150 tuition due upon registration, with a $75 materials fee payable to the instructor. Visit nhcrafts.org or call 595-8233.

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Dear Carol, This is a sweet child’s cup. Because it says “A present from Tewkesbury” I would assume it was a souvenir. And by the look of the pink and luster finish it’s a Victorian piece from the late 1800s. How cute and what a novelty piece from then. I also would say it was made in Germany.

I believe the whistle was for signaling for more. I did read that whistle cups were for telling the bartender you were ready for another beer back in England. So possibly it was used for the same reason but for other liquids.

You don’t see them often and if you do they are usually damaged. But better script, sayings like “Merry Christmas,” “A good girl,” etc. would bring a little higher value.

So in good shape with just normal wear to the luster and gold rim, I would say the value of yours is in the $60 range.

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INSIDE/OUTSIDE CAR TALK

‘Is that real wood?’

Dear Car Talk: I was born in 1947 and lived through the whole “Woodie” era. I knew people who had them, and they were considered special, like a Lexus or Land RovBy Ray Magliozzi er might be today. But I have always wondered if that was real wood.

Was it? — Ronald Absolutely. In fact, if you walk up to a Woodie and look closely, you can see the bar code from Home Depot. For those too young to remember Woodies — which is most people now — they were cars that had side and rear panels made out of actual wood.

Early on, Woodies were kind of custom vehicles, made either by do-it-yourselfers or by third-party customizers who would add wood panels to your car for a price. Then, in the 1930s, you started seeing a bunch of cars from the big, American car companies that came from the factory with wood panels. The dealers couldn’t sell you rustproofing you didn’t need back then. But I wouldn’t be surprised if they sold plenty of termite-protection packages.

Eventually, though, everybody realized that steel was a heck of a lot safer than wood in an accident. I mean, just the splinters alone could

kill you. And it turned out steel was cheaper, too. You’re probably not old enough to remember when some brands were advertising “all-steel construction” as a big competitive advantage.

Then, in the early ’50s, Woodies kind of disappeared, and that was the end of real wood on car exteriors. Except for my brother’s ‘67 Suburban, onto which he glued the old wood paneling he’d ripped out of his den when he renovated. After that, it was all contact paper: vinyl stickers that boasted of “simulated wood grain” but looked only vaguely like wood from a distance of 40 paces. You probably remember the Chevy Caprice Wagon and the Ford Country Squire of 1960s with fake wood appliques on the sides.

By the time the last of those humongous American wagons, the Buick Roadmaster Estate, was retired in 1996, even the fake wood was gone. And these days, the only place you see real wood is inside luxury cars. Now, for a price, you can have a real wood accent next to your cup holder. And then you, too, can stare at it and wonder “is that real wood?”

Dear Car Talk: I’m a 67-year-old grandmother driving my dream car — a 2009 red Lexus IS 250 with only 52,000 miles on it. I love this car, but my husband is strongly urging me to get a new

one. His rationale: Even though it is a great car and doesn’t have a ton of miles, things are going to start going wrong.

I recently had to have the left side mirror replaced because something broke inside, so he may be right. He also wants me to have all the automatic braking and stuff because I am of a certain age. What do you think? Are there any sporty SUVs out there? — Janet Hey, there’s probably stuff going wrong with him, too, Janet, but you’re not trading him in yet, are you? He’s mostly right, actually. Economically speaking, it’s certainly cheaper to keep your old car. But older cars, by definition, are not as reliable. And if it’s not a financial hardship for you, we agree with him completely on the new safety equipment.

Since you bought your Lexus in 2009, all kinds of electronic-based safety systems have become common. And they’re all great.

You can get city and highway speed automatic emergency braking — so if you’re distracted for a moment and don’t see a car or a pedestrian in front of you, the car will alert you and then brake itself if you don’t respond.

That’s not just good for you, in that it helps you avoid an accident and questions about “whether it’s time to take away Mom’s keys.”

It’s good for the pedestrian, who was texting his girlfriend while walking through traffic.

He may live to LMAO again.

There’s blind-spot monitoring, so you don’t have to twist your head around and pray when changing lanes. There’s a device to let you know when you’re drifting out of your lane, and another to let you know if there’s traffic coming down your street while you’re backing out of your driveway. You can get all that stuff on many new cars now. And you should.

It’s particularly great for older drivers whose reflexes and neck flexibility are not what they once were.

If you’ve liked your Lexus and want to try a sporty-ish SUV, you can try something like the Lexus NX 300. If that doesn’t suit you, there’s the BMW X1, the Audi Q3, the Volvo XC40, the Acura RDX, the Lincoln MKC, the Cadillac XT4, or any number of others. As you can see, small crossovers are very popular right now, so there are a lot of options.

But do be careful when you make your purchase. Many manufacturers offer the safety stuff as optional equipment. Or they’ll offer some of it as standard equipment (like lowspeed automatic emergency braking), and some of it only with high-priced option packages (high-speed emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring). So just be very specific about what you want, and make sure you get all of it.

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It’s Super Stellar Friday at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (2 Institute Drive, Concord) on Friday, Jan. 4, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The series is held during the first Friday of every month and features interactive exhibits and activities centered around a different theme each month. This month’s theme is “Back to the Moon and on to Mars.” According to the event website, Waterville Valley Academy teacher Sally Jensen will explain how the moon affects our lives and review how we explored and landed on the moon in 1969. She will also talk about how the moon will factor into our future endeavors to explore the neighboring planet Mars someday. Participants will be able to make a moon calendar showing all of the phases of the moon during the year 2019. The all-inclusive cost for this program is $11.50 for adults, $10.50 for students and seniors, $8.50 for children ages 12 and under, and free for Discovery Center members. Pending clear skies, there may also be an

Wellness workshops & seminars • WOMEN AND MEDICINE: THE INSIDE SCOOP Several successful female doctors from various practices will talk about their experiences in the medical field and will answer questions.

This workshop is part of Etz Hayim Synagogue’s Continuing Education program. Tues., Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m. Etz Hayim Synagogue, 1 1/2 Hood Road, Derry. Free and open to the public; donations are appre-

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. Courtesy photo.

outdoor skywatch with telescopes courtesy of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society.

Visit starhop.com or call 271-7827.

Visit the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St., Dover) on Friday, Jan. 4, anytime after 3 p.m. and until 7 p.m. to gain access for $3 per person, a savings of 70 percent over regular admission. The discount is available on the first Friday of every month during the school year (other dates will be Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7) and library passes and other discounts do not apply. Visit childrens-museum.org or call 742-2002.

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Learn all about eagles at the Amoskeag Fishways Learning & Visitors Center (4 Fletcher St., Manchester) during the next installment of its monthly Saturday Nature Seekers series, which features short and sweet mini programs with crafts, demonstrations and more. This month’s programs will be held on Saturdays, Jan. 5, Jan. 19, and Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon. A donation of $5 per family is encouraged, and no registration is required.

Visit amoskeagfishways.org or call 626-3474.

ciated. Contact Stephen Soreff at soreffs15@aol.com or at 895-6120.

Misc Workshops • FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS SEMINAR A mortgage lender will discuss the financial process of buying your first home, followed by a Q&A period. Sat., Jan. 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Hooksett Public Library, 31 Mount St. Mary’s Way, Hooksett. Free. Visit hooksettlibrary.org or call 485-6092.

Museums & Tours Genealogy events • DNA FOR GENEALOGY TALKS Two-part series on DNA testing for genealogy. Part I is titled “How does DNA help with your Genealogical Research?” and part II is titled “You have your DNA results - now what?” Wed., Jan. 23 (Part I), and Wed., Jan. 30 (Part II), 7 p.m. both nights. Amherst Town Library, 14 Main St., Amherst.

Free. Visit amherstlibrary.org or call 673-2288.

BEEKEEPING 101 Saturday, January 12th 10 am - 12 pm

If the thought of keeping your own bees appeals to you join New Hampshire Beekeeper Lorry Roy at Goffstown ACE Hardware to learn the basics of keeping bees and harvesting honey.

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Watch the Southern New Hampshire University Penmen hit the courts as the men’s and women’s basketball teams continue their game schedules throughout January. The women’s team is hosting its next home game on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 1:30 p.m., at the Stan Spirou Field House (2500 N. River Road in Manchester) against the Queens College Knights. The men’s team is on the road this week but will return home on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 3:30 p.m. to take on the Southern Connecticut State University Owls. Single-game tickets start at $7.

Visit snhupenmen.com.

On the ice, catch the Manchester Monarchs as they play their next home game on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m. at the SNHU Arena (555 Elm St.) against the Reading Royals.

They will also take on the Norfolk Admirals on Sunday, Jan. 6, at 3 p.m., before going back on the road, returning once again to face off with the Reading Royals once more on Friday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. Single-game tickets start at $23.

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Hampshire and started a diving school.

CAREERS

What kind of education or training did you need for this job?

I had to go through all the basic courses and all the specialties. Then there’s a Dive Master program [and] assistant instructor and … instructor [programs].

Marley Merry

How did you find your current job?

My full-time job is [as] a middle school P.E. teacher. The good thing is in the summertime when scuba dive lessons get busier, I’m not teaching school. Throughout the winMarley Merry is a certified scuba diving instructor and owner of First Stage Divers in tertime, I still teach school, but I also have Concord. He teaches open-water diving to individuals and groups at sites in Maine, some dive lessons taking place on weekends, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. normally. The biggest thing is just the freedom. I get to run my classes when I want to Can you explain what your And then you’re certified. run them. I don’t have a set schedule, for the current job is? most part. If someone says they want to get I’m a scuba diving instruc- How long have you worked there? certified, I find out when works for them. ... tor. What I do is certify students I’ve been an instructor for 11, going on 12 Most of the time, I go to Lake Winnipesauwho have never [been diving] before as open years, and I’ve been diving since 2002. kee and Lake Winnisquam. water divers, or students who have already been diving for different levels of certifi- How did you get interested in this field?

What’s the best piece of work-related advice cation. Open-water scuba diving is where I was in college with a group of friends, anyone’s ever given you? you start. In the wintertime, we start off in and one of my buddies wanted to get certiJust to keep trying. If someone’s having a swimming pool. What I do is I go over all fied and needed a dive buddy. I said, “Sure, an issue with one of the skills, we teach them the basic skills and drills in the shallow end. why not?” Ever since my first breath [under] a couple different methods and try to figure And then once you’re comfortable in the water, I fell in love with it. I started right out what works best for them. shallow end, we go in the deep end and prac- here in New Hampshire, worked up to Dive tice the same [skills] over and over. After Master in New Hampshire and then moved What do you wish you’d known at the you’re comfortable in the deep end, then the down to Key Largo, Florida, for two years. beginning of your career? next step is to [dive] in a lake or in the ocean, There I became an instructor and dove pretHow much fun it really is. I get to take where you complete your check-out dives. ty much every day. I came back up to New

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people diving who’ve never breathed underwater, and it’s amazing [to see] the look on their faces.

What is your typical at-work uniform?

Normally it’s wet suits.

What was the first job you ever had?

It was Martin’s, up in Maine. It’s a surplus and salvage [store]. I did everything there from stocking shelves to working the forklift to unloading tractor trailers — you name it.

— Scott Murphy What are you into right now?

Taking the side-by-side out four-wheeling.

I would say boating, but it’s not the right season. If we get snow, it’d definitely be snowmobiling.

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Madear’s in Manchester will host a four-part mixology class series throughout January. Courtesy photos.

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If you’ve ever wanted to craft your own unique cocktail or want to learn a thing or two about mixology and bartending, a new fourpart class series coming to Manchester will provide those opportunities.

Chef and co-owner Robb Curry of Madear’s, which offers authentic Cajun cuisine, comfort-style foods and a full cocktail bar, will be teaching classes every Saturday throughout the month of January, from noon to 2 p.m., tailored toward the beginning bartender or mixologist.

You can sign up for an individual class for $30, or take the full four-week program for $100.

Curry said that while each class has a different focus, attendees won’t get lost or fall behind by just taking one out of the four, depending on their own personal goals or interests. You must be at least 18 years of age to attend any of the classes, but no prior certification or experience is necessary, he said.

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“Each class builds on another one, and we’ll do a review session at the beginning of each one,” Curry said. “People will get a deeper

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“If you’re taking all of the classes, by that point you’ll have flavor profiles down and be able to write out potential recipes,” he said.

“We’ll provide paper to take notes on, as well as some literature.”

While this is the first time he is offering classes at the restaurant, Curry has decades of experience as a beverage director and staff instructor working at several restaurants and bars in the Boston area.

“Overall I want the takeaway for people to be for them to have a general knowledge of basic mixology and an understanding of how liquor works, whether you’re behind the bar, or even if you just go to a bar, for you to be knowledgeable about what is being done to your drink,” he said.

Mixology and Bartending classes at Madear’s When: Saturdays, Jan. 5 to Jan. 26, noon to 2 p.m.

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insight into the concept of bartending, the differences between bartending and mixology, and of a home bar setup versus restaurants or wholesale.”

The first class in the series, happening on Jan. 5, will provide an introductory overview to a professional bar set-up, cover liquor laws, and detail common misconceptions of bartending.

“I’ll be talking about the physical set-up of a bar, and the different tools and glassware,” Curry said. “We’ll also talk about how to set a bar and how to bring down a bar, the difference between strainers and shakers, and things like that.”

The second class on Jan. 12 is more in depth, according to Curry, going over the general process for how spirits, beers and wines are made, their alcoholic content, and how long it takes for your body to process a drink.

The topic of the third class on Jan. 19 will be classic drinks, encompassing several helpful techniques to make cocktails like martinis, Manhattans, and drinks popular in Curry’s home state of Louisiana like Hurricanes and Sazeracs.

For the fourth and final class on Jan. 26, Curry said, time will be devoted to attendees

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• Italian cooking: Join Tuscan Kitchen (63 Main St., Salem) for any of its Italian cooking classes offered throughout the month of January, including a cappellacci pasta-making class on Thursday, Jan. 3, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; salumi, formaggi and wine classes on Wednesday, Jan. 9, and Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m.; a ciabatta bread-making class on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 8 a.m. to noon; a tagliatelle and wild boar ragu class on Monday, Jan. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m.; and a ricotta-stuffed gnocchi class on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The cost for classes ranges from $25 to $65 per person depending on which one you sign up for. Visit tuscanbrands.com or call 952-4875.

• All about wine: LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) will host an intro to wine workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 6 p.m., hosted by winemaker and owner Amy LaBelle. The class will cover a variety of topics such as how wine is made, how to pair wine with foods like cheeses and chocolates, how to order wine in a restaurant, and how to understand wine labels.

The cost is $45 per person. Visit labellewinerynh.com or call 672-9898.

• Say cheese: Catholic Charities USA recently donated nearly 3,000 pounds of cheddar cheese to the New Hampshire Food Bank, a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, as part of an ongoing effort to combat food insecurity in the state, according to a press release. The 2,760-pound donation has already been distributed throughout the Food Bank’s network of more than 425 partner agencies across the state. “This donation comes at a critical time as thousands of New Hampshire families are struggling to make ends meet, and we are tremendously grateful

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From comfort foods like pizzas and pastas to salads and gourmet appetizers, there will be opportunities to sample all types of foods from local restaurants at Taste of Bedford.

The annual fundraising event will return to Bedford High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, with proceeds benefiting the school’s Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapter, one of the largest in the Granite State.

The event will also feature raffles for a chance to win prizes, live music, face-painting and other children’s activities.

According to event co-organizer Christina Wilczewski, a business teacher at the high school and DECA advisor, nearly a dozen Bedford-area restaurants and supermarkets will be participating. For an entry fee of $15 per person — or $45 for a family of four and $60 for a family of five with at least one parent — you can walk around within the school’s cafeteria and sample different foods from each vendor.

“It’s a nice community gathering … and a great way to socialize with people and enjoy some great food,” Wilczewski said. “The restaurants donate samples of some of their foods to the event. I was amazed last year at the generosity of some of these restaurants when we started it last year, and the spread that they put on.”

She said the Bedford Village Inn, for example, will be bringing an assembled plate of Benton’s smokehouse ham, Jasper Hill cheddar cheese, a house-made Dijon, pickled red onions, arugula and a baguette.

Other foods may include stir-frys, risottos, pulled pork, assorted salads and Chinese lo mein. Table 8 Pasta, which opened its doors over the summer and is one of several newcomers to the Taste of Bedford, is expected to bring at least a couple of its homemade pastas using its authentic Italian pasta maker, while local pizzerias like Pizza Bella and Yianni’s Pizza will offer at least a few kinds of pizza to sample.

Caroline’s Fine Food will be playing to the

theme of winter comfort foods, according to owner and executive chef Caroline Arend, by serving up a buffalo macaroni and cheese and a beef bourguigon.

“Our hope with this event was to try and get people out and familiar with some of the businesses in the area, and for some of these restaurants to in turn get exposure,” Wilczewski said.

In addition to the food, Wilczewski said, a student pianist at the high school will perform live for the duration of the evening, and restaurant gift certificates, assorted gift baskets and other items will be raffled off. Frozen Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough will also be available for purchase from inside the high school’s store, the Dogpound.

Proceeds from the Taste of Bedford benefit travel expenses for students of the Bedford High School DECA. Wilczewski said the group is made up of student entrepreneurs who compete at the state level and the international level through business exams and sales presentations.

Taste of Bedford When: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 6 to 8 p.m.

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Originally from Sweden, Hultgren first came to the United States as an au pair. She has lived in Derry since 2003, opening her baking shop about six years ago.

What is your must-have kitchen item? feel honored when someone comes in and It sounds crazy, but a toothpick. I use them tries my stuff. for things like checking cakes that are ready in the oven, outlining portraits and chewing What is your favorite thing on your on one for stress relief. menu?

The pumpkin whoopie pies, because I What would you have for your last meal? only make them a couple of times of year, It depends on my mood that day but may- so anytime I do have them, I just love the be some Swedish comfort food, like Swedish smell of them. pancakes, or pannbiff [beef steak].

What is the biggest food trend in New What is your favorite local restaurant?

Hampshire right now?

I love going everywhere but the place I go Specialty [orders] like gluten-free, vegan to most often is MaryAnn’s Diner [in Derry]. or sugar-free are big.

I love breakfast and coffee and I usually go for one of the omelets.

What is your favorite thing to bake at home?

What celebrity would you like to bake My family is so over the cupcake thing, for? so I like to do stuff like a pumpkin pie or an It can be anyone from any of the presi- apple crisp or cookies. dents to just anyone from the street. I always — Matt Ingersoll Oatmeal raisin cookies Courtesy of Carina Hultgren of Carina’s Cakes in Derry (makes about three dozen) ½ cup butter or shortening ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup quick rolled oats 1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine egg, vanilla extract and milk and beat until smooth. Mix butter/shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar into a separate bowl and combine the two mixtures. Mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add quick rolled oats and raisins. Drop the cookies about two inches apart on a well greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, until light brown.

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• Southern-inspired eats: A new restaurant offering southern-style lunch and dinner items and New Orleans-inspired cocktails is now open at 345 Amherst St. in Nashua, in the former space of Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery. Dixie Blues Restaurant & Bar announced the opening in a Dec. 18 Facebook post. The menu

features appetizers like fried pickles, pulled pork or chili nachos, and baked oysters; soups and salads; a build-your-own burger with a variety of toppings; smoked meats like chicken thighs, pulled pork, pork belly, turkey legs or baby back ribs; fried seafood like crawfish, catfish, shrimp and oysters; and specialty sandwiches like the Nashville hot chicken. Dixie Blues is open Sunday through Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday until midnight. Find them on Facebook @ dixiebluesnh or call 417-6909.

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Ham or turkey sliders It’s the time of year when you’re going to parties or hosting parties (or trying to avoid parties!). The point is, we have to be prepared. While I could go on and on about party etiquette, party clothes, party music and just plain partying, I’m here for the food.

It is imperative to have certain go-to dishes that work well in any situation. My top requirements are that they’re delicious and they’re easy to prepare. If I am putting on my holiday best, I don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen (but I want people to think I spent a lot of time in the kitchen).

The recipe I am sharing is king because of its versatility. When using turkey or ham for this dish, you can either visit the deli counter or use leftovers from your holiday feast.

Pretty easy, right? It’s perfect for hosting or for bringing with you to a party. You can King’s Hawaiian Sliders Makes 24 sliders Pick your meat: • Deli turkey (try honey or black pepper) • Deli ham (honey ham is my favorite) • Leftover roast turkey (white meat) • Leftover holiday ham (brown sugar or honey works) Pick your cheese: • Swiss (great with ham) • Mild cheddar (great with turkey) The Sauce: • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds • 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard • ½ cup butter melted • 1 tablespoon onion powder • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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bring it already warmed and ready to serve or you can pop it in the oven when you get to where you’re going. Plus, people will rave.

It can be an appetizer or, when served with a salad and some roasted potatoes, a perfect meal. These sliders will please even the pickiest of eaters, in my opinion.

See my recipe below and use it only as a loose guide. While the sauce is perfect, in my humble opinion, there are ways to tweak it so it suits you. I adapted this recipe from King Hawaiian’s site and absolutely recommend you use their rolls.

— Allison Willson Dudas Extra Options • Cooked bacon (throw it on the turkey ones!)

• Add mayo (spread on one side of each bun) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium-sized bowl, mix up sauce ingredients and set aside.

Remove rolls from packaging, keeping them connected, and slice in half so you have a section of bottoms and a section of tops. Place the bottoms into bottom of baking dish and top with meat of choice and cheese. Decide the ratios for yourself — maybe you’re all about the meat or maybe cheese is everything. Put the tops of the rolls onto the sliders and pour the sauce over the top of everything. Cover with foil and let sit for 10 minutes so sauce is absorbed. Keep foil on and put in oven for 10 minutes, uncovering for an additional 2 minutes so tops get a little crispy. Remove (you may need to slice them depending on your meat) and serve warm.

nutritious nibbles The perfect combination of protein-packed cottage cheese, eggs and spinach will leave you feeling full, satisfied and ready to knock out those New Year’s resolutions.

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Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350°F. to food insecurity in the Greater Nashua school district. It will include a three-course plated meal, hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and silent auction items for bidding. Sat., Jan. 5, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

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Champagnes, and most sparkling wines, are usually reserved for celebratory events.

We toast holidays with Champagne; prosecco cocktails are circulated at wedding showers.

But sparkling wines are frequently left aside when it comes to sipping in the afternoon, or pairing with food, perhaps because they are misunderstood. So let’s explore the world of bubbling wines.

Sparkling wines are produced world-wide.

They can be made from many varieties of grapes. The one thing they have in common is the method of production that results in the carbonation of the wine.

Many, if not most, sparkling wines are produced in a series of steps known as “methode champenoise.” Simply put, it has a double fermentation. This is a process wherein the wine is taken from the cask and bottled before the first fermentation is complete. A second fermentation occurs in the bottle with the introduction of yeast and sugar. The bottles rest and the lees, or sediment, is brought to the necks of the bottles by inverting them in racks. The bottles are chilled and the necks frozen. The bottles are then uncapped and the pressure of the wine forces the ice and lees out. The bottles are quickly corked, but before that happens, a little wine from another vintage and some sugar is added to the bottle.

While this process may be universal in the production of a sparkling wine, only wine coming from the Champagne region of France, in and around the city of Reims, can be called Champagne. In fact the term “methode champenoise” can only be used by the French and only in the production of the wine from this region. So when you buy a bottle of Mumm’s that is produced in Napa, California, instead of Mumm’s produced in Champagne, the label cannot contain language referring to “methode champenoise.” The term “methode traditionnelle” is frequently used today, while the term “sparkling” is most often used to describe these wines. Incidentally, there are a number of French Champagne “houses” who have established wineries in the Napa and Sonoma valleys, which produce exceptional sparkling wines rivaling their French counterparts.

Let’s discuss our bubbling wines. Champagne Pommery Brut Royal, regularly priced at $44.99, is on sale at $32.99 at the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets.

Champagne Pommery is located in Reims. A widow, or veuve, inaugurated the house in the mid-19th century and, per the Pommery website, she inaugurated the idea of storing wines in temperature-controlled caves and producing the first Brut Champagne — a dry version of the wine when Champagnes were largely much sweeter than they are today. This wine

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is produced from 35 percent chardonnay, 35 percent pinot noir and 30 percent pinot meunier. Its color is pale gold, with an abundance of tiny bubbles. Its nose is of yellow to green apple, some citrus and vanilla. Its taste is very “fruit-forward,” with notes of apple, with a very soft creamy long finish. This wine can pair well with light appetizers and shellfish.

The next wine hails from Spain — Catalonia, to be specific. Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut, regularly priced at $11.99, is on sale at $7.95 at the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets. As implied, the name is derived from the Catalan word for cave, or cellar (where the wine is stored or aged). Per their website this wine is made from three main grape varieties: macabeu, parellada and xarel-lo. These grape varietals are unique to this region. Its color is a pale yellow, with some very light green hues.

Its nose is toasty, with ripe apple; its taste is balanced with bright citrus notes, clean and fresh, with a smooth ending. This is a perfect sipping wine and great for a party as it is elegant.

Our final wine hails from Italy. Lamarca Prosecco, regularly priced at $16.99, is on sale at $11.98 at the New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets. This wine comes from Veneto, in the northeastern region of Italy. This region stretches from the Dolomite mountains to the Adriatic Sea. Venice is the regional capital, but the area also includes Verona and Padua.

Lamarca’s website notes this prosecco is made from the Glera grape. To be called prosecco, a wine must originate from this region. Prosecco differs from Champagne and Cava in that it is not fermented in the bottle but in giant metal vats. Its color is also a light golden straw color with lots and lots of bubbles. Its aroma is of citrus and honey. Its taste is of lemon citrus, apple, and a hint of grapefruit, with some mineral notes to it. Prosecco pairs well with fruit and punches to create a myriad of cocktails.

So don’t wait for a special occasion. Go out and purchase some of these affordable offerings. They hail from a wide geographical range with a wide spectrum of aromas and tastes, offering plenty of options for sipping, pairing with food or mixing to create cocktails.

Fred Matuszewski is a local architect, foodie and wine geek, interested in the cultivation of the strains and varieties of grapes, and the industry of wine production and sales.

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MUSIC, BOOKS, GAMES, COMICS, MOVIES, DVDS, TV AND MORE Azusa, Heavy Yoke (Solid State Records)

Meshuggah is still miles ahead of most hamster-wheel-metal bands, but they did have their inspirations, or at least competitors, Dillinger Escape Plan for one.

As it happens, this record is a joint effort between DEP and Norwegian prog-metal band Extol, with Berlin-based female vocalist Eleni Zafiriadou (from the indie band Sea + Air), a soundalike of KMFDM’s Lucia Cifarelli, thrown in for good measure. Despite the marquee-level hype about this album, I wasn’t bowled over by the idea of it, nor the music, to be real. It’s a solid release certainly, with a lot of different (but relevant) influences and more than a few odd but relevant time signature curveballs tossed about, along with more basic death metal parts. Over these various elements, Zafiriadou does the crazy-roaring-death-chick thing, the epic-metal-opera-diva thing, and even the ballad thing. Taken together it’s a commercially viable record in its way, at least for the Metal Review crowd. B- — Eric W. Saeger Decemberists, Traveling On (Capitol Records)

In a different world, the Decemberists would be the as big as the Eagles. No matter how much they try arena-rock on for size (or “new wave,” sort of, as in their March 2018 full-length I’ll Be Your Girl) (and actually I would never have tagged that one as new wave whatsoever), there’s always that tinge of poppy Americana-radio-rock bubbling underneath and always coming to the surface. Whether or not “new wave” was the first thing that popped into your head upon hearing IBYG, this EP is a set of five tunes that were written for that album but that weren’t included. It’s not immediately obvious as to why; the songs have that familiar pleasant, bold jangle to them, sounding like finalist entries at a country-indie-rock Billboard competition — they’re well-written as usual (the dusty, Skynyrd-ish ballad “I Will Not Say Your Name” especially). “Tripping Along” has the trademark antiquated, Aughts-rawk-twee Columbia House Record Club angle to it as well, like Cowboy Junkies honoring Simon and Garfunkel, so they haven’t regressed. All in all a decent standalone follow-up to the previous outing. A — Eric W. Saeger

PLAYLIST A seriously abridged compendium of recent and future CD releases • Happy New Year, New Hampshire, we’re now into the 15th year of this whole me-plus-you-plus-the-Hippo thing! We’ve survived so many catastrophes together, like nu-rave, twerking, trap and Steve Aoki. I’m so proud of all of us for getting this far, without boycotting music altogether and simply replacing it with sitting in laundromats as the hip new way to experience rhythmic sounds!

With climate change approaching the come-on-seriously-what’swrong-with-you-people stage, a total Wall Street collapse (in the best case, at this writing at least) imminent, and Miley Cyrus flashing random TV cameras every time you turn around, it’ll be interesting to see how corporate music could possibly make 2019 any worse. But that’s what we’re here for, rational analysis, so quit making me editorialize and let’s dive right in to whatever toxic music-slop is coming out on Jan. 4! Ready? One, two, three…!

• Looky there, there’re barely any new albums coming out at all on 1/4/Armageddon, at least according to the PauseAndPlay site.

I suppose we should be thankful that there’s even that much comedy material at such an early date, so let’s trudge forward, feeling the disappointment swell in our collective breast. We’ll start 2019 with Old Sea Brigade, which is actually the pointlessly quirky stage name of one Ben Cramer, an indie-folk dude. What’s that, you ask? No, not the Dutch singer who’s like a million years old and has some class. I speak of the Atlanta-raised, Nashville-based, designer-bearded Whatever who’s been compared to Bon Iver and whatnot-barf. OK, my scurvy swabs, raise the mizzen and let’s go fire some full broadsides at our first target-drone of the year, by going to YouTube and checking out this album, Ode to a Friend, and its single, “Hope.” Yup, it’s totally a Bon Iver nick, listenable enough, with a maudlin, finger-picked guitar line; uneventful lyrics about being a millennial couple who’s somehow remained monogamous for — gasp — at least a year (“I walk the dog, you stay inside”); and (spoiler alert) faraway, hooty backing vocals whose shelf life expired in 2015. Yay, artistic evolution.

• Grumble, cackle, barf, what’s this, something called Balsam Range, with a record titled Aeonic, eh? This band has the temerity to wander into laser range of my Critic Cannon of Cantakerousness and … wait, this is awesome! This is an actual bluegrass band from North Carolina, one which was voted Entertainer of the Year twice by the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association — I hadn’t heard of it either). The single is “Get Me Gone,” a fast, pickand-grin hillbilly hoedown thing that actually sounds happy. Do you remember “happy,” people? If not, this is what it sounds like.

• Mwah ha ha ha ha, you really didn’t think a metal band would sneak into this column, on such a super-slow week? Bosh, behold, it’s Dutch thrash-metallers Legion of the Damned, with Slaves of the Shadow Realm! Wow, you should hear how thrashy and metally it is! Wow [heart-eyed smiley face emoji]! — Eric W. Saeger

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The murder mystery follows Anna McGrory, a middle-aged woman and state director for a Massachusetts U.S. senator. After the senator is found dead from an apparent suicide, Anna suspects foul play and launches an independent investigation into the suspicious activities of the state’s other U.S. senator and his sidekick, a corrupt rheumatologist.

The investigation proves difficult, however, when she begins experiencing the debilitating symptoms of chronic Lyme disease.

“It makes everything she does more difficult,” Biscotti Myskowski said. “After every few steps she takes toward uncovering the mystery behind this murder, she is knocked down by her symptoms, which send her to the hospital or to another doctor.”

Chronic Lyme disease, in most cases, encompasses the symptoms of Lyme disease but is not detected in tests for Lyme disease and does not respond to treatment used for Lyme disease.

Biscotti Myskowski saw more than a dozen doctors and was given numerous misdiagnoses before being diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in 2013. She considered writing a memoir about her experience, but after further contemplation and research she realized that there was a greater need for representation of chronic Lyme disease in fiction.

“There are so many memoirs about it, and writing by science journalists and medical doctors,” she said. “I wanted to address it with an entertaining story, with a main character who deals with all the symptoms and misdiagnoses and pushback from medical personnel.”

In the book, many of Anna McGrory’s symptoms reflect the symptoms that Biscotti Myskowski experiences in her own life, including exhaustion, difficulty taking a deep breath, aching joints, anger, dry eyes, tinnitus, migraines and bladder pain.

Books Author Events • TEN PISCATAQUA PHOTOGRAPHERS Photography show and book signing for new fine art photography book Ten Piscataqua Photographers. Thurs., Jan. 3, 5 to 7 p.m. Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth. Visit tenpiscataqua. com.

“If I woke up feeling foggy, then so would Anna. If my knees were bothering me, Anna’s knees would bother her in that chapter that I was writing,” she said. “It was very cathartic to write about what I was going through.”

Biscotti Myskowski is currently writing a sequel to I Cannot Play with You, and the second book of what she plans to be a trilogy.

In it, Anna will find the answers to some of the questions about the murder that were left unanswered at the end of the first book. She will continue to battle symptoms of chronic Lyme disease, and a character who is close to Anna will also be diagnosed.

Biscotti Myskowski said she hopes the books will provide support and validation for people who are affected by or suspect that they may have chronic Lyme disease or another “invisible disease.”

“It’s real, and it’s not in our heads. None of us would choose to be sick with this crazy disease,” she said. “This [book] is my attempt to reach other people who are feeling misunderstood and are looking for answers.”

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Ways to Hide in Winter, by Sarah St. Vincent (Melville House, 225 pages) Sarah St. Vincent’s Ways to Hide in Winter isn’t set in New England, but could have been. A Pennsylvania native, St. Vincent is intimate with winter’s relentless grip, the way it drives people to burrow and drink as the season wears on and the snow grows black and crusty.

“January,” she writes, “always showed us the faults in our memory” when a few pleasant days trick humans and trees into thinking that spring has come early and the break in extremes has never happened before. “It was enough to make a person wonder how much of human life still hinged on accidents of the weather.”

It’s not the treachery of weather, however, that drives St. Vincent’s engrossing first novel, but a wintry mix of disparate secrets that are slowly unearthed in a desolate state park in rural Pennsylvania. A young woman named Kathleen McElwain works at a general store there, brewing coffee and grilling burgers for hunters and hikers who explore the woods around the Appalachian Trail “on its long forbidding march from Maine to Georgia.”

Kathleen, who is 22, is a seemingly contented underachiever, having left college to tend the needs of cold, gruff men and, at home, to look after her sickly grandmother. Despite being barely old enough to drink, Kathleen is a widow. Her husband, Amos, died in a mysterious car accident that Kathleen survived with still-painful injuries and a painkiller addiction. Except for a high school friend with whom she remains close and the kindly manager of a local hostel, she is largely alone as her serviceman brother is overseas and her relationship with her parents is strained; when Kathleen calls one day about her grandmother’s latest health problem, her mother snaps for her not to call so early, and Kathleen disappears when her parents to come visit her grandmother.

Whatever brought her to this physical and emotional place has been stultifying, yet Kathleen shows no ambition to escape, satisfied to spend her days shooting rubber bands at a wall calendar when business is slow at the store. This waking coma, however, is upended when an odd visitor arrives shortly before Christmas.

Scraggly and visibly poor, with worn shoes and frayed cuffs, the stranger has a heavy accent, and a vaguely threatening scarf wrapped around his neck and lower face, which he explains as necessary

because of a lung condition. Twelve years older than Kathleen, the man says he’s been dropped off by friends in the park, that he’s a student from Uzbekistan on holiday, but as his stay in the otherwise empty hostel goes on, he later confesses to Kathleen that he’s actually an attorney who left behind family to come to the United States, and he has, in the past, done bad things, the consequences of which he is apparently trying to hide.

With nothing much else for either of them to do in the isolation of winter, Kathleen and the foreigner, who identifies himself as Daniil, gradually build a halting rapport, playing chess and hiking in the woods. When law enforcement officers start nosing around, Kathleen has to decide whether the present is more important than the past, even as she is forced to confront her own decisions, the things she has done that, like the actions of the Uzbekistani, may not be forgivable.

“For the life of me, I don’t know how it is that we wind up doing bad things at the exact moment we think we’re doing good ones,” Kathleen’s grandmother muses on one of their last days together.

St. Vincent, who is an attorney at Human Rights Watch, has said that Ways to Hide in Winter is a novel about domestic violence, but it’s more than that. It’s also about the boundaries of forgiveness, and the subtle, sneaky ways in which well-meaning humans find themselves doing objectively bad things, oblivious as the roots of these things push “their hard, blind way up to the surface.”

“Who ever knew, really, the things we were willing to do to each other when no one else was watching?” the novel asks, as it wends from the actions of Kathleen and her contemporaries, to the dirty cells of Abu Ghraib, to a real-life POW concentration camp that was once housed at Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania.

Despite a few asides to which some conservative readers might object (including a swipe at the wagers of war as contemptuous of rural Americans who are sent off to die for “reasons that don’t hold up”), St. Vincent deals even-handedly with a politically charged theme, and her language is sparse and lovely, evidence of her training in poetry. Would that every lawyer write so beautifully and concisely; every author, for that matter. The novel has both a conscience and heart, largely shuns cliché, and is a fine way to spend a couple of hours when winter bites. A — Jennifer Graham

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• From blog to book: Theresa Fersch will be at Gibson’s Bookstore (45 S. Main St., Concord) on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. to discuss her book Sunrise in Spain: Finding the Good Life Hiking the Camino de Santiago. It’s based on Fersch’s personal daily blog that she kept during her 38-day solo hike of the Camino de Santiago — a pilgrimage from Saint-JeanPied-de-Port in France, over the Pyrenees Mountains and across Spain, to the famous Santiago de Compostela cathedral — in 2015. The book documents Fersch’s day-to-day experiences, friendships formed and the physical, mental and spiritual struggles and transformation she underwent. It also includes chapters written prior to her trip, detailing her training, planning and packing process, and chapters written six months after she returned home, reflecting on what it’s like to return to normal life after such an intense life-changing experience. Visit gibsonsbookstore. com or call 224-0562.

• Nonfiction best-sellers: Bookery Manchester (844 Elm St., Manchester) recently announced its top-selling nonfiction books of 2018. The list includes The White Mountain

by Dan Szczesny, You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel, I Really Didn’t Think This Through by Beth Evans, The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer, Becoming by Michelle Obama, Calypso by David Sedaris, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Fear by Bob Woodward. The list of the Bookery’s top-selling fiction books will be posted on the Bookery’s Facebook page soon. Call 8366600 or visit bookerymht.com.

• Poetry reading: The Ferguson Reading Series, a monthly poetry feature and open mike, continues at Water Street Bookstore (125 Water St., Exeter) on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The featured reader will be Jessica Purdy of Exeter, author of Sleep in a Strange House. After Purdy’s reading, the floor will be open to anyone who wants to read. Bring one or two poems to share. Call 778-9731 or visit waterstreetbooks.com. — Angie Sykeny

Bookstore, 45 S. Main St. , Concord. Visit gibsonsbookstore. com.

• JEFF DECK Author presents City of Games. Wed., Jan. 23, 7 p.m. The Bookery, 844 Elm St., Manchester. Visit bookerymht. com or call 836-6600.

• JACK NOON Author presents The Tornado of 1821. Thurs., Jan. 24, 6 p.m. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St. , Concord. Visit gibsonsbookstore.com.

• MARY ANN ESPOSITO Author presents Ciao Italia: My Lifelong Food Adventures in Italy. Sat., Jan. 26, noon to 2 p.m. Tuscan Market, 63 Main St., Salem. Visit tuscanbrands.com.

• STEVEN PINKER Author presents Enlightenment Now. Wed., Jan. 30. Music Hall Historic Theater, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. Visit themusichall.org.

• TIM DORSEY Author presents No Sunscreen for the Dead.

Mon., Feb. 18, 6 p.m. Toadstool Bookshop, 614 Nashua St., Milford. Visit toadbooks.com.

• KATY BUTLER Author presents The Art of Dying Well. Wed., March 6. Music Hall Loft , 131 Congress St., Portsmouth. Visit themusichall.org.

Writers workshops & classes • MARKET YOUR BOOK USING FACEBOOK & VIDEO ... PAINLESSLY Workshop for authors taught by writer and social media expert Christine Halvorson. Sat., Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, 749 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester. $95. Call 203-0593 or see event on EventBrite.

Poetry events • POETS IN THE ROUND OPEN MIC READING Bring four or five of your favorite poems (your own compositions, or someone else’s) for a reading and discussion, hosted by the Poetry Society of New Hampshire. Wed., Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m.

Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St. , Concord. Visit gibsonsbookstore.com.

• SLAM FREE OR DIE Weekly poetry open mike and slam.

Thursday, 8 p.m. Stark Brewing Co., 500 N. Commercial St., Manchester. $3. Visit facebook. com/slamfreeordie.

• FERGUSON READING SERIES Monthly poetry feature and open mike features Jessica Purdy of Exeter, author of Sleep in a Strange House. After Purdy’s reading, the floor will be open to anyone who wants to read. Bring one or two poems to share. Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St., Exeter. Wed., Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. Call 778-9731 or visit waterstreetbooks.com.

• “TEXT AND TEXTILES” The traveling exhibition is a collaboration between Alice B. Fogel, poet laureate of New Hampshire, and the Women’s Caucus for Art New Hampshire Chapter. It features pairings of artwork and poetry that are connected to fiber in some way, created by 12 poets and 12 artists from around the state.

At the opening reception, the featured poets and artists will present a reading of their poetry and a panel discussion about their processes and results. On view through Jan. 30. Opening reception is Sun., Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St., Nashua. Call 5894611 or visit nashualibrary.org.

Search “Text & Textile Catalog” on magcloud.com to purchase a full-color, spiral bound book of the poems and artwork featured in the exhibit, along with biographical information about each of the writers and artists.

Writers groups • WRITERS HANGOUT Bring your work to share and meet other writers who can lend their support and help you improve your craft. Wed., Jan. 9 and Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St., Nashua.

Call 589-4611 or visit nashualibrary.org.

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Aquaman (PG-13)

Jason Momoa is a nice balance of hero, warrior muscles and goofiness in Aquaman, an OK-ish outing for the, like, third most fun member of the Justice League.

Arthur/Aquaman (Momoa) helped his fellow supers save the world in 2017’s Justice League but, day-to-day, he’s more of a friendly neighborhood Aquaman, helping to save Russian sailors when their submarine is attacked by pirates, for example.

He is not interested in the political struggles of Atlantis, the underwater realm from whence came his mother, Queen Atlanna (Nicole Kidman). Fleeing an arranged marriage, she washed up at the Maine lighthouse tended by Arthur’s father, Tom (Temuera Morrison). They fell in love and had baby Arthur, but, after soldiers came seeking her, Atlanna returned to the ocean world to protect Tom and Arthur. From Arthur’s perspective, though, Atlanna abandoned him and when he learns her fate he has even more of a chip on his shoulder.

Now, Arthur’s half brother, King Orm (Patrick Wilson, never quite certain what setting on the dial he should be at), wants to become Ocean Master and use the power of all the various ocean civilizations’ armies to wage war on the land-dwellers, sick of our filling the oceans with nuclear submarines and giant plastic garbage patches. Mera (Amber Heard), daughter of fellow king Nereus (Dolph Lundgren), and royal adviser person Vulko (Willem Dafoe) want Arthur to challenge Orm for the throne to stop the coming war.

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Orm is aware of the efforts to enlist Arthur and has struck up an alliance with Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), one of the (human) pirates Aquaman defeated on the aforementioned sub. Black Manta blames Aquaman for his father’s death and very stagily longs for vengeance.

Arthur is persuaded to join the fight after Orm sends giant waves crashing in to coastal cities. And thus begins a whole search for this thing to find that thing to find a trident that will help the half-human Arthur defeat the all Atlantean Orm. I like Aquaman. He was fun in Justice League and he’s even more fun here. Aquaman has kind of a surf-bro lightness, he’s up for a good time but also likes saving people, he has a decent moral core and Momoa is believable as

an ocean warrior god (I mean, the abs alone...).

Other good things about Aquaman: I mostly like Amber Heard’s Mera. I don’t think the movie totally knows what to do with the character, and the romantic chemistry isn’t super well-developed, but Heard’s Mera is a solid fellow-warrior type. Kidman and Dafoe seem to be enjoying themselves and understand how to calibrate their performances.

And the idea is solid: what if the oceans contained civilizations who could fight back against the destruction of their environment by the land-dwellers? That feels like a strong central conflict, more interesting, with more to develop and more staying power than another unkillable Steppenwolf.

I also respect the movie’s approach in terms of the origin story. Or rather, I respect one of

its ideas about the origin story, which is to have as little of one as possible. But because so much of the movie is about the undersea politics and Arthur’s place in it, we have to keep going back to catch up on his training or the fate of his mother or his brother’s whole deal.

The result is that I both felt like every scene was weighed down by exposition and that I was missing some element of Arthur’s life that would help make the character make more sense (particularly in regards to the relationship between Arthur and Mera).

This movie also needed to be more decisive about its villain. Either King Orm or Black Manta is one central villain too many and before the movie gets the sequel it’s clearly setting up it needs to produce a coherent part one. Dramatically sidelining either one of these characters might have helped streamline the story, which has a lot of bulk — a lot of “the legend of old king whatever.”

Aquaman feels like the kind of movie people who don’t watch superhero movies think all superhero movies are and roll their eyes at. “Just a superhero movie” is the knock on any movie where the people have supernatural powers and special outfits. While plenty of superhero movies have heft, Aquaman has some charm but mostly just possibility. BRated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language, according to the MPAA. Directed by James Wan with a screenplay by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall, Aquaman is two hours and 23 minutes long and distributed by Warner Bros.

MOVIES OUTSIDE THE CINEPLEX ​ ED RIVER THEATRES R 11 S. Main St., Concord, 224-4600, redrivertheatres.org • Wildlife (PG-13, 2018) Thurs., Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.

• Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable (2018) Thurs., Jan. 3, 2:10 and 5:35 p.m.

• The Favourite (R, 2018) Thurs., Jan. 3, 2, 5:30 and 8 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 4, and Sat., Jan. 5, 12:40, 3:15, 5:50 and 8:25 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 6, 12:40, 3:15 and 5:50 p.m.; and Mon., Jan. 7, through Thurs., Jan. 10, 2, 5:30 and 8 p.m.

• Mary Queen of Scots (R, 2018) Thurs., Jan. 3, 2:05, 5:25 and 8:05 p.m.; Fri., Jan. 4, and Sat., Jan. 5, 12:50, 3:30, 6:10 and 8:40 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 6, 12:50, 3:30 and 6:10 p.m.; Mon., Jan. 7, through Wed., Jan. 9, 2:05, 5:25 and 8:05 p.m.; and Thurs., Jan. 10, 2:05 p.m.

• The World Before Your Feet (2018) Fri., Jan. 4, and Sat., Jan. 5, 1, 3, 5:15 and 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Jan. 6, 1, 3 and 5:15 p.m.; Mon., Jan. 7, and Thurs., Jan. 10, 2:10 and 7:30 p.m.; and Tues., Jan. 8, and Wed., Jan. 9, 2:10, 5:35 and 7:30 p.m.

WILTON TOWN HALL 40 Main St., Wilton, 654-3456, wiltontownhalltheatre.com • Vice (R, 2018) Thurs., Jan. 3, through Thurs., Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m., plus Sun., Jan. 6, 2 p.m.

• Green Book (PG-13, 2018) Thurs., Jan. 3, through Thurs., Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., plus Sun., Jan. 6, and Sun., Jan. 13, 2 p.m.

• Shall We Dance (PG-13, 2004) Sat., Jan. 5, 4:30 p.m.

• Last of the Mohicans (1922) Sun., Jan. 27, 4:30 p.m.

CINEMAGIC 1226 Hooksett Road, Hooksett, 6444629; 11 Executive Park Dr, Merrimack, 423-0240, cinemagicmovies. com • Rachel Hollis - Made for More Wed., Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m.

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG, 1990) Thurs., Jan. 3, 8 p.m.

(Hooksett only) CAPITOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com

• La Sylphide Tues., Jan. 8, 6 p.m.

MANCHESTER CITY LIBRARY Main Branch, 405 Pine St., Manchester, 624-6550; West Branch, 76 Main St., Manchester, 624-6560, manchester.lib.nh.us • Venom (PG-13, 2018) Sat., Jan. 5, noon (Main) • That Was Then … This Is Now (R, 1985) Wed., Jan. 9, 1 p.m.

NASHUA PUBLIC LIBRARY 2 Court St., Nashua, 589-4611,

nashualibrary.org • Book Club (PG-13, 2018) Tues., Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m.

THE MUSIC HALL Historic Theater, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth; Loft, 131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org • Wildlife (PG-13, 2018) Thurs., Jan. 3, 7 p.m. (Loft) • The Old Man & The Gun (PG-13, 2018) Thurs., Jan. 3, 7 p.m. (Theater) • Chef Flynn (2018) Fri., Jan. 4, Sat., Jan. 5, and Tues., Jan. 8, through Thurs., Jan. 10, 7 p.m. (Loft)

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NITE Sibling harmony Local music news & events

Lisa Guyer, David Stefanelli’s Message of Love

By Michael Witthaus

By Michael Witthaus

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• Fresh track: Local singer-songwriter Amanda McCarthy had a prolific 2018, releasing four new songs, while steadily building up her 10,000 hours with gigs up and down the state. She’s out of the gate in the new year with a new single called “San Diego” and a hometown celebratory release show that promises many of her originals and “some insider info” for her fans. Thursday, Jan. 3, 6:30 p.m., Bookery, 844 Elm St., Manchester. See facebook.com/amandamacmusic.

• Rhythm kings: With a steadily changing lineup, the one constant in Entrain is leader Tom Major, who honed his mastery of the beat playing with Bo Diddley back in the day.

Major is now 25 years into his percussive party band, and claims that new blood helps keep the creativity flowing. “It sort of revives things in a certain way, to shake it up a little bit.” he said last May. Saturday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry. Tickets are $30 at tupelohall.com.

• Sunday brew: Skip the football games and enjoy Nate Cozzolino and the Lost Arts, led by a Providence singer-songwriter with serious guitar prowess and an ethereal vocal delivery. The afternoon brewpub set is the second of two this weekend (he’s down the road at Area 23 on Saturday night). Writer Vic Garbarini likened Cozzolino to “early Van Morrison,” calling him “one of the most promising artists working today.” Sunday, Jan. 6, 1 p.m., Lithermans Limited Brewery, 126B Hall St., Concord.

• Lyrical interlude: Georgia rapper Jarren Benton first gained notice through his work on indie imprint Funk Volume, making mixtapes with titles like Freebasing with Kevin Bacon, and a debut record, My Grandma’s Basement. When the label folded, he signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. Benton stops for a local date in support of the recently released Yuck Fou album. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 8 p.m., Shaskeen Pub, 909 Elm St., Manchester. Tickets $15 at brownpapertickets.com.

From Manchester nightclubs with Mama Kicks to stages across the planet backing Godsmack’s Sully Erna, Lisa Guyer and David Stefanelli have made music together for over 26 years. But it wasn’t until Dec. 1 that they finally released an album of their own.

Stefanelli said in a recent joint interview that the new record, called Message of Love, “was a long time coming,” noting that the process started five years ago.

“We’re in our 50s now, so life kind of had a bit of unfolding by this time. We sat and talked about what kind of stories we’d like to tell,” he said.

Guyer, who said Stefanelli is like a brother to her, disagreed with his timeline, saying the album was in the works for longer than five years.

“We started exchanging ideas a good year and a half before that,” she said.

Despite such sibling-esque disagreements, there’s an undeniable musical chemistry captured on the album. The radio-ready “Spirits of 7” and “Now And Forever (Something About You)” along with heartfelt ballads like “On My Own” and “Endless Weight” find the two at a creative peak, seasoned by time.

“Even in a world where in pop culture they write you off after 23 years old, we’re just starting to get it,” Stefanelli said. “This is the good time now.”

Guyer agreed.

“It opens the door, coming a little later in life,” she said. “From young to old, your music changes… we’re just getting to that mature message, the things we’ve had to walk through separately and together. Hopefully, poetically.”

Most of the creative process happened in Stefanelli’s rustic home.

“Always in the kitchen,” he said, with nothing more than an urge to make music driving them.

“We just wanted to be in that creative state,”

Lisa Guyer and David Stefanelli. Courtesy photo.

Guyer said. “If something comes from it, wonderful, but we don’t care. We just want to create something we can be proud of, share it with some people, and if they dig it too, all the better.”

Freed from expectations and studio costs as they worked in producer Chris Decato’s living room and Stefanelli’s cabin, they indulged in flights of fancy like poetry breaks performed

by Drew Robertson — and extended songs.

“What, we’re not supposed to [record those because] they won’t play it on the radio? So what,” Guyer said. “We took all the rules away … that’s what they did in the 1970s, just created. Better things happen when you take that weight off your shoulders.”

Songs came “organically, almost magically at times,” she added. A good example is “Alexandra When,” inspired by a painting done by Stefanelli. It tells the story of an unborn daughter, and an artist’s efforts to paint her memory.

“With the stroke of a brush, two worlds collide,” the song begins, a brooding tale of obsession.

“My wife and I never had children, and Lisa has no children — as far as she knows,” he said with a laugh.

“He’s been using that joke for years,” Guyer said.

The idea of parenthood produced a “painting of a faceless child looking out of the window of my living room,” he said. “I wondered, if I ever had a child what would he or

she be like, or look like?”

Guyer empathized, having been friends with someone who’d lost a baby late term.

“This woman was at a place where that child would have been 18 years old,” she said. “She was ready to let go.”

Beginning with a musical bed from Stefanelli — “he’s always the launcher,” Guyer said — they built a quick framework. Then there was a knock at the door.

“David leaves the table, and I proceed to just write the whole thing in three to four minutes,” she said. “He came back and I started singing and writing. It was ridiculous how it fell into place. It poured out of me. It was almost like I didn’t even know what I had written.”

They hope to perform the new music soon, at area listening rooms, opera houses and other venues.

“We deserve to get out on the road and play these songs,” Stefanelli said. “We already know the musicians we want; we’re gonna keep that a little secret until we tell them, ha ha.

But we really want to play this live and see if there’s some machine in gear to help us spread this music.”

Hear Lisa and David Message of Love is available on CD Baby (cdbaby.com). Visit lisadavidmusic.com.

Lisa Guyer performs every Thursday at Stark House Tavern in Weare.

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NITE CONCERTS Capitol Center for the Performing Arts & Spotlight Cafe 44 S. Main St., Concord 225-1111, ccanh.com The Colonial Theatre 95 Main St., Keene 352-2033, thecolonial.org Dana Humanities Center 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester 641-7700, anselm.edu/dana The Flying Monkey 39 S. Main St., Plymouth Dirty Deeds AC/DC Experience Saturday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m.

Palace Theatre Entrain Saturday, Jan. 5, 8 p.m.

Tupelo Derry Blue Öyster Cult Wednesday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Smithereens w/ Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms) Thursday, Jan. 10, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Darlingside Friday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m. Capitol Center Saving Abel & Tantric Friday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Winter Blues Festival Friday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Get The Led Out Saturday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. Capitol Center Imagination Movers Saturday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry 1964 Sunday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m.

Palace Theatre Panic! At The Disco Sunday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m. SNHU Arena

536-2551, flyingmonkeynh.com Franklin Opera House 316 Central St., Franklin 934-1901, franklinoperahouse.org The Music Hall 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth 436-2400, themusichall.org The Music Hall Loft 131 Congress St., Portsmouth 436-2400, themusichall.org Palace Theatre 80 Hanover St., Manchester 668-5588, palacetheatre.org

Rochester Opera House 31 Wakefield St., Rochester 335-1992, rochesteroperahouse.com SNHU Arena 555 Elm St., Manchester 644-5000, snhuarena.com Stockbridge Theatre Pinkerton Academy, Route 28, Derry 437-5210, stockbridgetheatre.com Tupelo Music Hall 10 A St., Derry 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com

Liz Longley Sunday, Jan. 27, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Eaglemania (also 2/2) Friday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Mnozil Brass Thursday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Capitol Center Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti Thursday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre Ronan Tynan Friday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre International Guitar Night Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Colonial Theatre Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute) Saturday, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre Ana Popovic Sunday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Moondance - Ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Friday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre Kane Brown Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. SNHU Arena

The Tubes Thursday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Almost Queen Saturday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Rickie Lee Jones Thursday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Rodney Atkins Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry JJ Grey & MoFro Sunday, March 3, 8 p.m. Tupelo Derry Musical Box (Genesis Tribute) Wednesday, March 6, 8 p.m.

Tupelo Derry Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet/Subdudes Saturday, March 9, 8 p.m. Colonial Theatre Y&T Sunday, March 10, 8 p.m.

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BAND WITHOUT BORDERS With influences as wide-ranging as Woody Guthrie, Thelonious Monk, Frank Zappa, Frederic Chopin, Ravi Shankar and Abdullah Ibrahim, the John Funkhouser Sextet “employs complex rhythms, deep soulful moments, rock and passion and sensitivity” (Bebop Spoken Here). Each of Funkhouser’s expansive compositions inhabits a unique universe, as the band seamlessly integrates composed music with improvisation into “a whirling dervish of sound and light” (bop-n-jazz.com). Riverwalk Cafe (35 Railroad Square, Nashua, 578-0200) on Thursday, Jan. 17, 8 p.m.

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Taurus (April 20 – May 20) I know you’re Then how can we possibly define parallel for totally blown away by the power of the Pythag- segments and/or rays?’ You should carry a pen orean Theorem, right? Well here’s one more and paper around for when you have inspirareason to be impressed. It can find the distance tional ideas. Which you will. between any two points on the coordinate plane.

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On Jan. 25, 71-year-old Alan J. Abrahamson of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, went for his regular pre-dawn walk to Starbucks. What happened on the way stumped police investigators until March, reported The Washington Post, and on July 13 they made their findings public. Images from a surveillance camera show Abrahamson walking out of his community at 5:35 a.m. and about a half-hour later, the sound of a gunshot is heard. Just before 7 a.m., a dog found Abrahamson’s body, lying near a walking path. Police found no weapon, no signs of a struggle; he still had his wallet and phone. Investigators initially worked the case as a homicide, but as they dug deeper into the man’s computer searches and purchases over the past nine years, a theory developed: Abrahamson had tied a gun to a weather balloon filled with helium, shot himself, and then the gun drifted away to parts unknown. A thin line of blood on Abrahamson’s sweatshirt indicated to police that “something with the approximate width of a string passed through the blood on the outside of the shirt,” the final report says. As for the balloon, investigators said it would likely have ascended to about 100,000 feet and exploded somewhere north of the Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Metro News reported on Feb. 20 that travelers “remained silent” for 20 minutes while a fellow passenger on a Ural Airlines flight from Antalya, Turkey, to Moscow used the air vent above her seat to dry a pair of underwear. Witnesses reported that the woman showed no shame and that “everybody was looking with interest and confusion.” Debate raged later, however, after video of the woman was posted online, with one commenter speculating that “maybe the takeoff was sort of extreme, so now she has to dry those.”

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ad, which appeared in the Swedish magazine Amelia, invited women who think they might be pregnant to urinate on the paper to reveal a discounted price. “Peeing on this ad may change your life,” the ad read at the top of the page. “If you are expecting, you will get a surprise right here in the ad.” Adweek reported that the agency behind the gimmick adapted pregnancy test technology to work on a magazine page.

• Police in Mainz, Germany, responded to an apartment building after cries were heard from within one unit early on Feb. 17, The Associated Press reported. When they arrived, officers found two men, the 58-year-old tenant and a 61-year-old visitor, “hopelessly locked up” with a mannequin dressed as a knight and a large remote-controlled car. The men were too drunk to explain how they had become entangled, and one officer remarked that “the whole thing would have remained a funny episode” if the younger man had not become “more than impolite.” He now faces a charge of insulting officers.

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Linda Jean Fahn, 69, of Goodyear, Arizona, finally succumbed to a frustration many wives suffer. On Dec. 30, 2017, as her husband sat on the toilet, she barged in and “shot two bullets at the wall above his head to make him listen to me,” she told Goodyear police when they were called to the scene. Fahn said her husband “would have had to be 10 feet tall to be hit by the bullets,” ABC15 in Phoenix reported, but officers estimated the bullets struck about 7 inches over the man’s head as he ducked. She was charged with aggravated assault.

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In Turkmenistan’s capital, Ashgabat, drivers of black cars faced high costs to repaint their cars white or silver after President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov banned black vehicles because he thinks the color white brings good luck. Police began seizing dark-colored vehicles in late December 2017, and owners had to apply for permission to repaint and re-register them. The average wage in Ashgabat is about $300 a month (or 1,200 manats); one Turkman told Radio Free Europe that he was quoted 7,000 manats for a paint job, but was told that the price would rise within a week to 11,000 manats. “Even if I don’t spend any money anywhere, I will be forced to hand over pretty much my entire annual salary just to repaint,” the unnamed man said, adding that his black car had already been impounded.

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A woman claiming to be on a mission from God led a Kentucky State Police trooper on a chase at speeds up to 120 mph on Feb. 10, stopping only when another trooper pulled in front of her car. According to the Elizabethtown (Kentucky) News-Enterprise, Connie Lynn Allen, 52, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, told officers that she was Mother Mary, en route to pick up Baby Jesus, and that God had given her permission to speed. She also said that she had died six years ago. She was charged with several offenses and is being held in Hardin County.

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