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“Life sucks and then you die.” It’s been a while since I’ve seen this bumper sticker. I’d like to think that it means that fewer people have dour attitudes about their lives, but I don’t think that’s the case. We are heading into the holidays and, as always, it gives us the opportunity to reflect on how blessed or not so blessed we feel.

I’m not an overly religious person but I, for one, feel blessed and thank God for my blessings every day, especially the blessing of living in America. Of the 7.53 billion people on Earth, only 325 million live in the United States. While we all have life’s challenges, because we live in America, I believe that we address them starting from third base. Much of the world’s population is still trying to lick starvation, war and pestilence.

Americans, largely, don’t have those problems. Despite that, many who share the same blessings that I have, don’t feel so blessed.

We live in a country where, daily, thousands of people are trying to break in, to the point that our president campaigned on building a wall to keep people out. While I understand the challenges that unbridled immigration places on our country, think about the incredible sacrifices made by immigrants with far fewer blessings than what Americans often take for granted.

Many immigrants have risked everything, including the safety of themselves and their families, to try to come here. Tens of thousands from around the world have died trying. Their dream is for their children to grow up American.

In America, we are free to go, do and say as we please, largely, without fear. In America, we have comforts that many parts of the world can only dream about. Most everyone reading this article has running water, electricity, safe food and water, affordable clothing, shelter, a job, a car, a telephone, access to health care, schools for their children and the ability to elect officials who we believe will address our challenges. For most, the blessings of America are unparalleled.

Yet, we still have people living in poverty, problems around drugs, alcohol, mental health and guns. We need better immigration, health care and education systems.

While clearly not perfect, the pluses of America so far outweigh the minuses that you’ll never find me expressing that life sucks and then you die. Instead, I will continue to count my blessings and work to make America even better.

Fred Bramante is the past chairman and member of the NH State Board of Education. He speaks and consults on education redesign to regional, state, and national organizations.

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INSIDE THIS WEEK NEWS & NOTES 4 News in Brief.

7 Q&A 8 QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX 10 SPORTS THIS WEEK 46 THE ARTS: 48 ART New gallery at CCA Global.

50 THEATER Curtain Call; listings for events around town.

50 CLASSICAL Listings for events around town.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE: 53 KIDDIE POOL Family fun events this weekend.

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FOOD: 60 HOMEWARD BOUND FOOD & BEVERAGE FEST Texas Tacos; In the Kitchen; Weekly Dish; Wine; Try This At Home.

POP CULTURE: 66 REVIEWS CDs, books, TV and more. Amy Diaz suggests an extra helping of pumpkin pie before tucking in to The Irishman, Frozen 2 and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

NITE: 72 BANDS, CLUBS, NIGHTLIFE Scissorfight; Nightlife, music & comedy listings and more.

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

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

ODDS & ENDS: 80 CROSSWORD 81 SIGNS OF LIFE 81 SUDOKU 82 NEWS OF THE WEIRD

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Health insurance With just a handful of weeks before the Dec. 15 end of the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace, enrollments are down more than 13 percent compared to the same point last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Federal Health Insurance. In the Exchange Weekly Enrollment Snapshot for the third week of open enrollment, 7,851 people have signed up for coverage or adjusted their plans on Healthcare.gov since Nov. 1. At the same point in 2018 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported 9,027 people signed up. The Granite State’s enrollment downturn corresponds with a drop at the national level, with 2019 national enrollments sitting at 1,669,401, compared to 1,924,476 in 2018.

Anti-vaping

In response to what they’ve branded “a major health issue facing the nation and the region,” Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is launching a multi-state campaign to combat vaping and e-cigarette use by teens. Announced in a Nov. 19 news release, the “No Safe Vape” campaign will reportedly include a social media campaign, informational online videos, a multi-state advertising campaign and a U.S. congressional briefing on Capitol Hill conducted by a Dartmouth-Hitchcock pediatrician and expert on adolescent tobacco use prevention.

According to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock, the initiative is driven in large part by the growing number of vap-

ing-related illnesses cropping up across the country. In a Nov. 21 announcement from the Centers for Disease Control, it was reported that a total of 2,290 confirmed and probable cases of an unidentified respiratory illness tied to vaping have been reported nationwide. Of those confirmed and probable cases, the CDC says there have been 47 deaths.

Solar project

Manchester will soon be the home of a municipal solar energy project that will produce a yearly payment back to the city. Announced in a Nov. 19 Facebook post from Mayor Joyce Craig, the one-megawatt solar project will be constructed at no cost to the city at the site of the former landfill on Dumbarton Road. The project was approved at the Nov. 19 Board of Aldermen meeting and will be built

by Massachusetts-based Kearsarge Energy for anywhere from $3.5 million to $4 million over the course of four to six months. According to the terms of the deal, Manchester will take a five-percent cut of the money Kearsarge makes from the sale of facility’s electricity, amounting to approximately $5,000 based on current electricity rates. While state law currently sets a one-megawatt limit on the amount of electricity that solar owners can sell back to the utility, the Dunbarton Road project can expand if state regulators raise the limit.

the customer shopping experience. In a Nov. 21 news release the Commission announced that it had received the 2019 award for Best Retail Innovation from StateWays magazine, a national magazine focused on issues impacting alcohol control states. In its piece on New Hampshire, StateWays singled out the commission’s expansion of free in-store wine and spirit tastings and events, business partnerships and modern in-store amenities like free Wi-Fi and multimedia resources. In a statement, commission chairman Joseph Mollica credited the work of the agency’s 1,400 employees for the NHLC’s selection.

Child Advocate report

According to a new report from the Office of the Child Advocate, approximately 3.5 percent of all New Hampshire babies born between July 1, 2018, and Sept.

16, 2019, were monitored for the presence of opioids or alcohol in their systems. The Nov. 21 news release said approximately 499 of the 14,162 infants born during the 14-month period were monitored for signs of opioid withdrawal or neonatal abstinence syndrome, conditions associated with fetal exposure to opiates or alcohol, respectively. While the Office of the Child Advocate recognized the role of specialized Division for Children, Youth and Families’ caseworkers and information sharing by state officials in helping to address NHLC award The New Hampshire Liquor Com- the needs of the afflicted infants, mission has been recognized by an director Moira O’Neil identified industry publication for innovation inconsistent practices by district

Politics This Week • Andrew Yang: Tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang will be in the state for the opening of an office in Manchester (495 Amory St.), according to the campaign. Yang will be at the office on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m.

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• Marianne Williamson: Author Marianne Williamson will return to New Hampshire for several events during the first week of December, according to the campaign. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 3:30 p.m., Williamson will hold a meet and greet at the Exeter Inn in Exeter, followed by a 6:30 p.m. address at the Presidential Candidate Climate Forum at the Durham Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Durham. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Williamson will appear at a meet and greet at the Bookery in Manchester at noon, head down to

Nashua for a town hall at the Nashua Public Library Theater at 2 p.m. and a meet and greet at the Arbor Restaurant at 4 p.m. and will end the day in Atkinson with an appearance at the Kimball Library at 6:30 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 5, Williamson will be in Tamworth at noon for a meet and greet at the Age Cafe, Gorham at 3 p.m. for a meet and greet at White Mountain Cafe and Bookstore and Franconia at 6:30 p.m. for a visit to Plain Kate’s Riverside Saloon.

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On Thursday, Dec. 19, at least six Democratic presidential candidates will go head-to-head once more in the party’s sixth primary debate.

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Angeles, co-hosted by Politico and PBS NewsHour, and is set to air on PBS, CNN, PBS.com, Politico.com and CNN.com, according to Fortune. As of Nov. 25, six candidates have qualified: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren; former Vice President Joe Biden; Minnesota Sen, Amy Klobuchar; South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and California Sen. Kamala Harris.

Find out where to see the 2020 presidential primary candidates — as well as maybe-candidates, former candidates and people who want to talk about candidates — each week in our Politics This Week listing. If you know of a candidate meet-up or other event, let us know at politics@ hippopress.com.

For the second time, Concord’s Old Fort Cemetery will be an official location for National Wreaths Across America Day. With the goal of honoring deceased veterans, Wreaths Across America is a yearly coordinated wreath-laying held on Dec. 14 at Arlington National Cemetery and at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries across the country. In a Nov. 17 news release, it was announced that the headstones of 27 veterans buried at Old Fort Cemetery would receive wreaths CONCORD

For the start of the holiday shopping season, parking on Elm Street in Manchester will be free on Saturday, Nov. 30. Proposed by Intown Manchester and approved by the Board of Aldermen at their Nov. 19 meeting, the move is meant to support local business as part of Small Business Saturday.

Milford candle manufacturer Hooksett Alene Candles has selected the four winners in its Milford Luminaries initiative, a contest that called for the nomination of Goffstown Milford residents who demonstrate their commitment to the local community through work MANCHESTER or volunteer efforts. The four winners, Celeste Philbrick Barr, Rocky Morelli, Alan Woolfson Bedford and Frank Xydias, each received $1,000 to donate to a local nonprofit organization of Merrimack their choice. Amherst

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Traffic in the Nashua section of the Everett Turnpike near Exit 5 was NASHUA delayed on Nov. 19 when a piece of NASHUA concrete fell from a bridge onto the southbound lane of the road. No cars were struck and no injuries were reported, according to WMUR-TV. State transportation officials were on the scene on Nov. 20 to inspect the bridge.

and knowledge gaps regarding the imately 194 non-elderly Granite impact of substances on young chil- Staters living with a disability. Of the total $1.7 million, $664,729 will dren as barriers to success. go to Harbor Homes for 56 housing vouchers and the remaining $1.13 Disability housing Two in-state entities will receive million will go to the New Hamp$1.7 million from the Department shire Housing Finance Agency for of Housing and Urban Develop- 138 housing vouchers. Provided ment to support the expansion of through HUD’s Mainstream Housdisability housing in New Hamp- ing Choice Voucher Program, New shire. In a Nov. 20 news release, Hampshire’s funding is part of a HUD announced that the funds $131.3 million program 325 local would be put toward the provision public housing authorities throughof affordable housing for approx- out the country.

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GETTING RID OF CYANOBACTERIA

Following an Oct. 31 New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services warning of late-season cyanobacteria blooms in multiple lakes and ponds across the state, the department has lifted advisories for Showell Pond in Sandown, Hopkins/Adder Pond in Andover and Perham Corner Pond in Lyndeborough. As per the Nov. 22 news release, there are currently no cyanobacteria advisories in the state and the monitoring season is closed until spring.

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In a Nov. 22 news release, the Department of Health and Human Services says the virus was positively identified on Nov. 21 after the animal began exhibiting symptoms on Nov. 19. Officials say they’re aware of all the individuals who came in contact with the kitten while it was infected, and efforts are being made to contact all of them for rabies testing. At press time, no additional animal or human cases had been reported.

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On Nov. 18, Manchester Proud, a community-based group of local civic organizations, businesses, school officials and citizens with the goal of improving the Queen City’s public schools, unveiled a set of 50 initiatives geared toward remodeling local education. The presentation, attended by both current and newly elected members of the Board of School Committee, highlighted goals that range from changes in class scheduling to considering the creation of magnet schools. The 50 initiatives, or “hunches,” vary in size, scope and cost. The hunches are set to be finalized in January once Manchester Proud has input from school committee members and community members. Manchester Proud coordinator Barry Brensinger spoke with the Hippo about the organization and its goals for the city school district.

How did the group come to these I saw on your website 50 draft ideas? that one of your goals is to “remodel education Working with our consultants, they came up with a list of originalin Manchester.” How do you folks define that? ly about 80 hunches. ... The process I think what remodeling education we’ve been using is working with means is acknowledging that there’s the school board and going out to the already a lot of really good things community with a series of meetings with nonprofits, seniors and happening in Manchester schools. the business community to review We’re not dismantling what’s there and prioritize those hunches. That and starting over, we’re starting Barry Brensinger. Courtesy information is all coming back to the from a good place, fixing the things photo. [work] group, and they will decide that may not be working as well as they should and lifting the schools to a new level which of the hunches will survive [and] how they will be incorporated and prioritized into the plan. of performance ... to support all of our kids.

Does your group have an opinion on what are the biggest barriers to achieving the change you’d like to see?

Currently, the schools within the district tend to operate with a large degree of independence and not optimized as a system. So there’s work that can be done to optimize the overall performance of the system. There are new models of teaching that are more project-based with success being measured by the competency of the pupils, and those are more relevant to education in the 21st century because they tend to promote more creativity and collaboration.

Is Manchester Proud’s ideal goal to implement all of these draft ideas, or is it closer to “Here’s the best ideas we’ve come up with.

Pick and choose any that work best for the community?”

I think it’s fair to say that every recommendation in the plan will be one that Manchester Proud supports and hopes will be implemented.

However, it will also be clear in the plan that we recognize that not everything can be done immediately. Some things are relatively simple and important changes that can take place in the short term, there will be some intermediate-term initiatives that take a little bit more effort or resources You established a Community Work Group to and then there are longer-term ones that may develop these potential initiatives. [How did you require legislative changes. put] that group together?

The core group driving the process is our Have you seen any pushback on ... initiatives Community Planning Group. They are 29 peo- that would require the most funding? ple who were put in their positions through an Not as of yet. ... While there are clearly some application process. We ... invited anyone in the initiatives [that] have costs associated with them, community who wanted to serve in that group to we don’t know where those funds will come fill out a pretty simple online application. From from. They won’t necessarily come from the taxthat, we had a group of not quite 100 ... par- payers of Manchester in all cases, as we already ents, students, teachers, folks from the Chamber know there are some opportunities out there for [of Commerce], the Health Department and the grant funding for some of these things. school district. We culled through those applications and selected the 29 people.

What happens from here? Are there still opportunities for the community to help shape Seeking public input this plan?

Prior to the finalization of the plan in January, Manchester Proud will have a lot more presManchester Proud will hold three public hearings ence in the next two or three months because we to gather additional input on the hunches: are aggressively reaching out to the community Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Manchester West High for feedback. In January, we’ll be on a campaign School (9 Notre Dame Ave.) to tell the story of the plan in great detail. We have Thursday, Dec. 12, at Manchester Memorial three events coming up in December, and we ...

High School (1 Crusader Way) want everyone who’s interested ... to come out.

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Score: +1 Comment: Now pardoned, Joanna will go on to spend the rest of her natural days providing entertainment and educational opportunities to the students at Crotched Mountain School in Greenfield.

Above average heating costs in 2019

Granite Staters can likely expect an increase in their winter home heating bills from 2018-2019, according to a recent report from Accuweather.

In a Nov. 22 news release, Accuweather announced that its exclusive 90-day forecast technology is projecting that the greater Boston area will see heating costs that are 7.6 percent higher than they were in the 20182019 season between Sept. 1 and Feb. 15.

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Granite State shoppers are among those with the greatest amount of disposable income to put to use during the holiday shopping season, according to a recent study from chamberofcommerce.org. The website’s 2019 Holiday Spending Report, which details the highest- and lowest-spending states, was released Nov. 19 and New Hampshire ranked 10th on the list of states with the largest holiday budget. While it notes that the average American consumer spends $1,047 during the holidays, chamberofcommerce.org designated the Granite State as one of just 15 states to have a holiday spending potential higher than the national average. According to the website, the ranking considers household income and expenses, average debt burden, cost of living and savings.

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With Thursday being Thanksgiving, we offer our annual assessment of what to be thankful for in sports and who is mucking things up as the big day arrives.

Thanks for the Local Sport Teams Owners: Fellowship of the miserable, gripe all you want. The facts are that while it hasn’t always been perfect the owners of our local teams have kept meddling to a minimum, spent big on the payroll (though it took the Bruins 30 years), for needed (and at times unneeded) free agents, to save Fenway Park, and to build Gillette and TD Garden while delivering an unmatched (by far) 12 titles and 17 SB/Finals/World Series appearances this century.

Thanks for Fenway Park: It may be an uncomfortable dump*, but it’s our uncomfortable dump. But since I don’t go that often, I comfortably enjoy on TV how The Wall, the triangle and its unique dimensions make games played there sublimely different than anywhere else.

Turkey – Annual Chris Sale Injury: Sooner or later they’re going to realize he can’t go 220 innings a year with the same greatness of the first 130. Face it: He doesn’t have the durability. Time to make him a 70-innings-per Mariano Rivera-like closer to get full seasons of dominance out of that giant contract instead of second half uncertainty and scrambling for competent fill-ins.

Turkey – Tom Brady: We get you’re frustrated. Tough to play with a line that can’t protect or open holes for a running game to give play action cover. But if the general mopes in the fox hole when his troops are surrounded as you did after the Eagles game, they’ll get overrun.

The trade deadline passed, so it’s not going to change. You’re the leader. So either focus on helping those young receivers produce as best they can and rallying the troops or quit. GOATS don’t act that way and neither has the TB12 of the last 20 years.

Thanks for Tom Brady: Tough love aside,

it’s been a stunning and inspiring 20 years.

Turkey – Players’ Control of NBA Teams: More power to their financial leverage over owners who’ve historically tried to keep the help under their boot. But stars hooking up with star/buddies in big markets like they’re forming a summer league team gets three gobble-gobbles. Fix this, Adam Silver.

Turkey – James Harden: He’s such an incredible scorer he wins any match-up by outscoring whoever it’s with. But gosh, he doesn’t even try on defense and I hate that!

Turkey – Colin Kaepernick: The NFL motives were likely a sham. But your antagonistic statement at the tryout’s end and choice of the Kunta Kinte shirt show you’re either a complete idiot or never were serious about playing. The latter is your choice, but don’t waste our time with any more nonsense.

Thanks for Kemba Walker: Always a big smile and the Clippers game aside, almost always makes the big shot. Plus I like that isolations come after running the offense and needed because the clock is winding down. Plus, “KemBaa, Kem-Baaa, Kem-BA” is a good chant when things go right.

Thanks for Marcus Smart: I like how you fight for it. Ditto for Julian Edelman.

Turkey – Rob Gronkowski: Stop abusing the loyalty of your fans with “special” announcements that tease you’re coming back. That loyalty is sincere and taking advantage of it for the latest goofy venture just makes you an unappreciative huckster.

Turkey – Those Being Played by Gronk: You’re like a guy desperately longing for his old girlfriend after she’s married. He’s not coming back. Get over it. On to Cincinnati.

Turkey – GM Derek Jeter: Besides tarnishing your carefully crafted image, good lord, dude, what are you doing down there?

Thanks for Tony Romo: Dingbat Mad Dog Chris Russo aside, hearing what you see before it happens and what you’d do then beats the usual replay regurgitation from everyone else.

Turkey – Pathetic Wing of Patriot Nation: After last week’s “heartfelt” Instagram apology ** there’s renewed hope among some in Patri-

ot Nation and on talk radio Antonio Brown is back in play. Seems their self-esteem/enjoyment is pitifully wrapped up only in winning and so bringing in a slimeball who quit on the Steelers and Raiders is OK. Just win, baby. If that’s the path to title number seven, I’m OK with six. Besides, it’s more interesting watching them somehow escape no-way-they-win-thistime messes like being down 28-3 to Atlanta, Malcolm Butler-ing Seattle in 2014 and pulling a dominating defense out of thin air in mid-December after deflating 2018 losses to Miami and Pittsburgh.

Turkey – Alex Cora: You were Houston’s 2017 bench coach. Say what you know about the electronic sign stealing/cheating accusations. After boycotting the White House visit for feeling the prez didn’t do the right thing by Puerto Rico after the hurricane, walk the walk, because right and wrong matters.

Thanks for Lamar Jackson: If they ever catch him, hopefully he survives all the hits because he’s been electric changing the QB position on the fly, at least for now. The off-field humility is cool too.

Turkey – Glenn Ordway: A tip to the inventor of the NBA and wrong most of the time WEEI host: stop cutting Christian off and listen to someone for a change. As a wise man once said, there’s nothing worse than the dumbest guy in the room thinking he’s the smartest.

Thanks – Mookie Betts: Wish it weren’t so, but if you get traded over the contract thing – thanks for the memories because you’ve been great during your time at Fenway. * I meant it in the best possible way in that most of the discomfort understandably comes from being built for smaller people of the day with materials and planning that were state of the art 104 years ago. ** You know someone in agent Drew Rosenhaus’ office wrote Brown’s transparent apology, because all the spelling was correct and there was punctuation. None of his mostly dark previous posts had either.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

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SPORTS DAVE LONG’S PEOPLE, PLACES & OTHER STUFF

Londonderry comeback The Big Story: Londonderry finished off its dream 12-0 season in dramatic fashion with a 14-point fourth quarter comeback sparked by two crucial turnovers to defeat Exeter 21-10 for its first state football title since 1998. They did it on the ground with QB Jake McEachern and Jeff Wiedenfeld running for 112 and 97 yards respectively as the Lancers outran Exeter 239 to 171.

Big Story II: For Trinity it was a 28-21 win over top-seed Lebanon for their first DIII state title since 2011. It came with the expected contribution from from 2,000yard runner John Thibault, who ran for 159 yards and three TDs. The biggest was his 68-yard score that gave the Pioneers an insurmountable 21-7 third quarter lead.

Sports 101: Nine former Heisman Trophy winners are currently active in the NFL. How many can you name?

Stat Sheet: From the Better Late Than Never department comes a story worth noting. It’s the mother of all final college games put into the record books by Londonderry’s Eric Fairweather. While it was a tough year for his (4-7) Saint Anselm Hawks, he said goodbye in grand fashion by racking up 605 total yards in his final game. He did it by running for 156 yards and two TDs on 18 carries and threw for four more during a 26-34 (75.6 percent) 453-yard passing day that led the Hawks to close the year with a 61-23 win over Assumption. It earned him

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4 – goals scored by Merrimack’s Tim Schaller in his first 22 games this year for the Vancouver Canucks after scoring just three a year ago in 47 games.

6.5 – minutes of action Wenyen Gabriel is averag-

New England football’s gold helmet for the week.

Alumni News: Here’s an idea for a Netflix show along the lines of Orange is the New Black. It’s New Hampshire is the New Pittsburgh. Well, maybe not. But that northwestern Pennsylvania city certainly appears to have a thing for New Hampshire. While it was sad to see Amherst native Neal Huntington fired as GM of the Pirates, it was interesting they went right back to a Granite State native to fill that occupancy by hiring Lebanon HS alum and former Sox GM Ben Cherington.

Sports 101 Answer: The nine Heisman Trophy winners playing in the NFL are Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, Lamar Jackson, Marcus Marriota, Jameis Winston, Derrick Henry, Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and Mark Ingram.

On This Date – Nov. 28: 1895 – America’s first automobile race is held as six cars go 55 miles from Chicago to Evanston with winner Frank Duryea averaging a robust seven miles per hour in a Duryea Motor Wagon. 1925 – Tuberculosis-ridden NHL goalie Georges Vezina collapses during a game and shockingly dies four months later leading the NHL to award the Vezina Trophy to honor the year’s top goalie. 1981 – Legendary Alabama coach Bear Bryant wins his 315th game to pass Alonzo Staggs as the NCAA’s winningest coach.

ing for the Sacramento Kings when he’s averaging 1.6 points, 1.2 boards and 0.2 blocks per game.

10 – points scored by Pinkerton Academy alum Brooke Kane for the UNH women hoopsters in their 89-44 destruction of D-III Wheaton to

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go with one each of a rebound, assist and blocked shot.

54 – of the 77 points scored by the entire SNHU team that came from the duo of Eamonn Joyce (30) and Michael Almonacy (24) as the Penmen moved to 4-0 with a 77-61 win over Stonehill.

Sports Glossary

Wrong-Way Ordway WEEI Highlights: (1) Celtics will win 65 and go to the NBA Finals.

They won 49 and were run out in Round 2. (2) Kyrie’s not the problem. In last 26 games without him they go 22-4. In his first 12 with Brooklyn they were 4-7 with him and 1-0 without him. (3) Red Sox can’t win the division with a CF who hits like Jackie Bradley. They win record 108, the WS while Jackie was ALCS MVP. (4) The Patriots won’t win the SB with that defense. They did, holding L.A. to a record low 3 points. (5) Before Pats face Detroit: Matthew Stafford can’t play against plus-.500 teams. He went 27-36 for 252 and one TD in a 26-10 Pats loss. (6) Before facing Lamar Jackson-led Baltimore: Competition has nothing to do with the Pats’ historic defensive stats. The MVP candidate shreds them in a 38-20 rout.

QBs Taken Before Lamar Jackson in NFL Draft: Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, Josh Rosen.

QB-Needy Teams Passing on Jackson in 2018: Giants, Saquon Barkley; Denver, Bradley Chubb; Chicago, Roquan Smith; Washington, Da’Rone Payne; Tennessee, Rashaan Evans; Baltimore, Hayden Hurst.

Mad Dog Chris Russo: Pot calling the kettle black Sirius/WFAN radio host who hates analyst Tony Romo because “he never shuts up.”

Kunta Kinte: Central figure in landmark 1977 ABC Mini-Series Roots telling the story of his life in slavery from the 1767 African capture/kidnapping by slave traders and sale to Virginia plantation owner through struggles to gain freedom to the family’s evolution into the 19th century.

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T-Day pregame

Get ready for the holiday at a local pub

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world’s best buffet. Here are some events to consider.

The night before Thanksgiving has a few names, like Drinksgiving, Friendsgiving, Pre-Gobble Wobble. Most pubs simply think of it as the second busiest day of the year, however, after New Year’s Eve (take that, St. Patrick’s Day). It’s a chance to meet up with old friends, regroup with far-flung family members, or simply savor the prospect of a four-day weekend of the

• Area 23 (State Street, Concord, 8819060) Irish music session is both an open mike and a Celtic jam with David Levine, Roger Burridge and Brad Dorsey.

• Auburn Pitts (167 Rockingham Road, Auburn, 622-6564) Stephanie Murphy serenades.

• Bad Lab Beer (2 Central St., Bristol, 744-0405) Acoustic Radio plays its annual bash.

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• Bridgewater Inn (367 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater, 744-3518) Shameless — the New Hampshire version — play covers and provide general merriment.

• Bonfire (950 Elm St., Manchester, 217-5600) Fat Bunny, the duo of Ryan Citron and Phil Maurice, play acoustic covers, mashups and general shenanigans.

• British Beer Co. (1071 S. Willow St., Manchester, 232-0677) The duo of Jaiden & Jordan Bergeron are a little bit country and a little bit rock ’n’ roll.

• Central Ale House (23 Central St.,

Manchester, 660-2241) The weekly Reincarnation Open Decks with DJ Music happens.

• Chop Shop (920 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, 760-7706) Get out your leather pants as active rock stalwarts Leaving Eden entertain.

• Clipper Tavern (75 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, 501-0109) Brian Munger performs classic acoustic rock with a few originals mixed in.

• Club ManchVegas (50 Old Granite St., Manchester, 860-1949) Casual Gravity

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• Hermanos (11 Hills Ave., Concord, 224-5669) Local blues hero Kid Pinky performs.

• Homestead (641 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 429-2022) Amanda Cote incorporates blues, rock, folk and jazz in a funky blend that is distinctly her own.

• Jade Dragon (515 DW Highway, Merrimack, 424-2280) DJ Mike Kelly leads the party during the first shift, followed by Jeremy Yee at the platters for Round 2.

• Jewel (61 Canal St., Manchester, 8361152) Jam band fans will savor the combo of Strange Machines and Hot ts at an event presented by Jigs Music.

• Lilac City Grille (103 N. Main St, Rochester, 332-3984) Tim Theriault plays his weekly Ladies Night gig.

• Lithermans Limited Brewing (126 Hall St., Unit B, Concord, 219-0784) The craft brewery celebrates a double can release — a music-themed IPA, LL Cool Haze, and Cosmic Baker.

• Makris (354 Sheep Davis Road, Concord, 225-7665) Freddie Partridge Band performs.

• Mama McDonough’s (5 Depot St., Hillsborough, 680-4148) The Irish pub celebrates a six-year anniversary with Matt “The Sax” Beaudin and the Dan Morgan Band.

• Murphy’s Taproom (494 Elm St., Manchester, 644-3535) Hungry For More play rock covers.

• Pasta Loft (220 E. Main St., Milford, 378-0092) Progressive psychedelic rockers Up Chuck Creek mix covers of Phish, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd and other freeform bands with a growing list of originals.

• Patrick’s (18 Weirs Road, Gilford, 293-0841) Cody James is a popular favorite; he performs solo.

• Penuche’s Music Hall (1087 Elm St., Manchester, 206-5599) Zero to Sixty playing rock and pop hits from the ’70s to today.

• Pipe Dream Brewing (40 Harvey Road, Londonderry, 404-0751) Joe Sambo performs with support from DJ Marley.

• Portsmouth Book & Bar (40 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, 427-9197) Open Mic Drinksgiving at this wonderful hybrid of

coffee and craft beer/cocktail bar, smallplate restaurant and eclectic bookstore.

• Press Room (77 Daniel St., Portsmouth, 431-5186) Benefit for Gather featuring special appearance from Doug York, The Bulkheads, Sway Casey, and Futon Affair, Kingdom and DJ Chad Banks.

• Ri Ra (22 Market Square, Portsmouth, 319-1680) T-Day Eve Party with Alan Farry & DJ Scotty.

• Shaskeen (909 Elm St., Manchester, 625-0246) DJ Myth playing everything from Top 40 to old-school hip-hop and R&B to house and disco at this annual tradition.

• Stark Brewing Co. (500 Commercial St., Manchester, 625-4444) Central High Reunion is not a band, it’s a thing.

• Stella Blu (70 E. Pearl St., Nashua, 578-5557) Chris Gardner serenades amidst the tapas and craft drinks.

• Stone Church (5 Granite St., Newmarket, 659-7700) Friendsgiving at the iconic venue is always full of surprises.

• Strange Brew (88 Market St., Manchester, 666-4292) Jesse’s Open Extravaganza is a regular event.

• Taverne on the Square (2 Pleasant St., Claremont, 287-4416) Chris Powers, an Upper Valley musician and songwriter best known as a member of Off The List, performs covers and a few originals from his upcoming solo debut album.

• Telly’s (235 Calef Hwy., Epping, 6798225) Karaoke with DJ Sean O Brien.

• Thirsty Moose (21 Congress St., Portsmouth, 427-8645) Beneath The Sheets • Toll Booth Tavern (740 Second New Hampshire Turnpike N., Francestown, 588-1800) Northern Stone, presented by political comedy podcast Jackman Radio.

• Town Cabin Pub (285 Old Candia Road, Candia, 483-4888) Sean Van Clauss is a one-man band specializing in acoustic covers and originals.

• Village Trestle (25 Main St., Goffstown, 497-8230) An annual night-before-Thanksgiving tradition, Bruce Marshall Group plays blues rock.

• Wolfeboro Inn (90 N Main St., Wolfeboro, 569-3016) Get Basted Pre-T Day party with DJ Jason Stout.

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• Coach Stop (176 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, 437-2022) Josh Foster, one of the busiest solo performers around, performs from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

• Common Man (1 Gulf St., Concord, 228-3463) Drinksgiving with Joel Begin.

• Copper Door (15 Leavy Drive, Bedford, 488-2677) A cool craft cocktail bar with holiday-inspired tapas has two area musicians, Chad LaMarsh at 3 p.m. and Chris Lester at 7 p.m.

• Copper Door (41 South Broadway, Salem, 458-2033) Farther south at their second location, the same vibe prevails, with Brad Bosse at 3 p.m. and Lewis Goodwin at 7 p.m.

• Country Spirit (262 Maple St., Henniker, 428-7007) Beechwood plays blues rock music; the band is a regular at this restaurant and bar.

• Country Tavern (452 Amherst St., Nashua, 889-5871) Jeff Mrozek plays and sings.

• Crow’s Nest (181 Plaistow Road, Plaistow, 974-1686) Seasoned area band Bite The Bullet rocks as hard as their name implies, with funk, country and top 40 covers.

• Derryfield (625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, 623-2880) Live music will be happening. Call for details.

• Dolphin Striker (15 Bow St., Portsmouth, 431-5222) Pete Peterson with Ben Butterworth & Brian P. play their regularly scheduled weekly jam.

• Fody’s (9 Clinton St., Nashua, 5779015) The Humans Being add spice to a new musical soup of funk, rock and dance jams cradled in a pot of sincere lyrics, heated only by their souls to a steady simmer — their words, not ours, but is there a better Thanksgiving metaphor?

• Fratello’s (155 Dow St., Manchester, 624-2022) Fresh faced singer-guitarist Stephen Decuire performs.

• Fratello’s Italian Grille (194 Main St., Nashua, 889-2022) Austin McCarthy mixes originals with eclectic covers of City & Color, Men at Work and Grateful Dead.

• Garrison City Beerworks (455 Central Ave., Dover, 343-4231) Friendsgiving with Food For Thought.

• Getaway Lounge (157 Franklin St., Manchester, 627-0661) BNW — Brideau/ Nichols/Westover play tunes from bands like Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Sammy Hagar, Pink Floyd, ZZ Top, Deep Purple and more.

• Giuseppe’s (312 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith, 279-3313) Prolific area musician Paul Warnick performs.

• Granite State Music Hall (546 Main St., Laconia, 884-9536) Eric Grant Band plays country rock • Grumpy’s Bar & Grill (20 Plaistow Road, Plaistow, 382-0222) Ready Or Not Duo — Suzie Donahue & Dave Allen — covers a wide range of female and male artists.

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• Give your best at the Great Gobbler Thanksgiving Day 5K on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8 a.m. at Nashua High School South (36 Riverside St., Nashua). The race will go through Mine Falls and all proceeds will go to the Nashua High School cross-country teams. A free Little Gobbler Fun Run for youth will take place at 7:30 a.m. Canned goods will be accepted on race day for the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter. Registration fees are $25 for adults and $20 for youth 17 and younger. Visit greatgobbler.com.

• Get your gobble on at the Dover Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8:30 a.m. at Garrison Elementary School (50 Garrison Road, Dover). The 5K race is specially designed for runners and walkers of all abilities. Awards will be made available for the overall first-, secondand third-place male and female, the first male and female for each grade K through 4, and first-, second- and third-place male and female runners for eight separate age groups. Registration is $20 per person and $10 for children in grades 4 and under. Race-day registration will cost an additional $5. Visit doverturkeytrot.com.

• Support the men and women in blue at the Bow Police Association 5K Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8 a.m. at the Bow Police Department (7 Knox Road, Bow). Medals will be available for the top three male and female finishers. Registration fees are $35 for adults 13 and up, $10 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for those under 6. Visit runreg.com/ bow-police-association-5k-turkey-trot.

• Carve up the competition at the Fisher Cars Thanksgiving 5K on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive, Manchester). The 5K will have a common start and finish line at Center Field inside the stadium. The 3.1-mile course heads out of the stadium on to Commercial Street, loops through Manchester’s millyard and returns to finish inside the stadium’s center field. The race also features a Kids Lil’ Turkey

Trot 50-meter fun run around the warning track of the stadium for boys and girls in three different age divisions (4 and younger, 5 and 6, 7 and 8). Bib pickup will be available on race day at the stadium from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Water, Powerade, bananas and yogurt will be available as post-race refreshments. Registration fees are $25 for adults 12 and up and $10 for kids ages 11 and younger. Visit millenniumrunning.com/ thanksgiving.

• Make a pilgrimage of your own to the Greater Derry Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at Galliens Town Beach (39 Pond Road, Derry). The course is a certified 3.1-mile course that takes runners clockwise around the residential roads of Beaver Lake. Packet pickup will be at the race site from 7 to 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the race. Awards will go to the first three overall male and female finishers and the first male and female finishers from Derry and Londonderry. Pre-registration fees are $20 for adults 13 and up and free for kids 12 and under, while day-of registration fees will be $25 for adults 13 and up and $10 for kids 12 and under. All participants are asked to contribute non-perishable canned goods, dry food items or a cash donation, which will go to food pantries in Greater Derry. Visit gdtc.org/run/index.php/ turkey-trot.

• Fly on down to the Hampstead Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church (26 Emerson Ave, Hampstead). The course is an out-and-back 5K that runs east from St. Anne’s on Emerson Ave. Gift card prizes will be available for the top male and female finishers in multiple age categories. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome.

Same-day registration is available at the race site between 7:30 and 8:15 a.m. Registration fees are $20 for adults 18 and up, $12 for children 17 and below and $15 for seniors 62 and up. Visit runsignup.com/Race/NH/Hampstead/ HampsteadTurkeyTrot.

• Sneak in one last day at the lake with the Lake Sunapee Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at Ben Mere Gazebo (Sunapee Harbor, Sunapee). Bibs and pins can be picked up on race day at the race site from 7 to 8 a.m. A limited number of commemorative T-shirts will be for sale for $10 each. Kids are invited to run a 1K Chicken Run down Lake Avenue, after which every participant will receive a med-

al. Registration fees are $25 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and up and free for children 12 and under. Visit sunapeeturkeytrot.com/register/.

• Get off the beaten path at the Purity Spring Thanksgiving 5K on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at King Pine Ski Area/Purity Spring Resort (1251 Eaton Road, Madison). The 5K course is a trail race on rolling terrain over the nordic trails at King Pine Ski Area, Purity Spring Resort. The event includes an optional Fitness Walk, and a free Kids Fun Run will take place on separate trails nearby. Participation is open to all ages and abilities and the event will occur rain, snow or shine. Awards will go to the first, second and third male and female overall finishers as well as the first-place male and female finishers in eight age categories Registration fees for the 5K are $25 per person, $18 per person for active-duty military, veterans and first responders and $50 for families. Registration fees for the Fitness Walk are $5 per person for all age groups and $15 for families. Visit runreg.com/psr5k.

• Take part in the Free Fall 5K on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8:30 a.m. at the Rochester Community Center (150 Wakefield St., Rochester).

This is a flat out-and-back certified course. No dogs are allowed and people running or walking with strollers must start at the back of the race and proceed with caution. Prizes will be awarded for the top three overall male and female runners as well as the top finishers in nine age categories. Pre-registration fees are $15 for adults ages 13 and up and $10 for those ages 12 and under. Registration fees on race day are $25 for adults and $12 for those ages 12 and under. Pre-registration comes with a HooRag neck gaiter. Visit freefall5k.com.

• There’s no better Thanksgiving Day feather in your cap than the Rotary Club of Merrimack’s Annual 5K Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8 a.m. at Merrimack Middle School (31 Madeline Bennett Drive, Merrimack).

Medals will be awarded for men and women in first and second place in nine age categories.

Pre-registration fees are $20 for adults and $15 for children 13 and under. Registration on the day of the race is $25 for adults and $15 for children 13 and under. Pre-registration is available online and via mail by sending a printed registration form to Rotary Club of Merrimack Foundation, P.O. Box 181, Merrimack, NH 03054. Race-day registration starts at 7 a.m. at Merrimack Middle School. Visit merrimack5k. com/home.html.

• Make your way to the Seacoast Rotary 5K Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8:30 a.m. on Peirce Island, Portsmouth. The course is an out-and-back route that starts on Peirce Island Road and heads onto Marcy Street into a circuit that ends on Marcy Street in front of Prescott Park. Bib pickup will be on race day from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m at Strawbery Banke (14 Hancock St, Portsmouth). Prizes will be available for the overall top male and female finishers and for the top male and female finishers in multiple age groups. Dogs are not allowed to participate in the race and those with strollers must start at the back. Registration fees are $30 per person for adults, $20 per person for teens age 13

to 19 and $12 for youth 12 and under. Visit portal.clubrunner.ca/7145/SitePage/5k-turkey-trot.

• Get your thankfulness on at the Thanks for giving 5K and 10K on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 8:30 a.m. at Talbot Gym (40 Linden St., Exeter).

The 5K course is a flat USATF-certified course through the town of Exeter; 10K runners will do a double loop on the same course. Registration and bib pickup opens at 7 a.m. at the Talbot Gymnasium. Registration fees can be paid by cash and check only, and are $35 for adults in the 5K, $80 for families in the 5K and $45 for adults in the 10K. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leashes throughout the race. Visit raceroster.com/events/2019/26778/ thanks-for-giving-t4g-5k-and-10k.

• Trot on down to the Windham Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at 70 Blossom Road, Windham. There are one-, three- and five-mile courses that travel through the Blossom Road neighborhood in Windham regardless of the weather. Participants ranging in age from three weeks to 96 years run, walk, bike, rollerblade, roll their wheelchairs or are pushed and pulled in strollers and wagons.

No bibs or chips will be available as this is a noncompetitive race. There is no official registration fee, but participants are asked to make a monetary donation of their choice to a local charity. Visit windhamturkeytrot.org/home. html.

• Get your drumsticks moving at the Wobble ’n Gobble on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m. at Lafayette Regional School (149 Main St., Franconia). The course is a flat 3.14-mile loop through Franconia village. Registration fees are $25 for adults prior to race day and $30 for adults on the day of. Entry fees for those 12 and under with a registered adult are $10. Visit franconianh.org/wobble--gobble.html.

• Burn off those Thanksgiving calories at the Amherst Junior Women’s Club Trot Off Your Turkey 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Friday, Nov. 29, at 9 a.m. at the Amherst Town Green (11 Church St., Amherst). Both the 5K and the Fun Run are out-and-back courses that run through downtown Amherst. Bib pickup will be available on race day at the Amherst Town Green beginning at 8 a.m. Registration fees are $25 for the 5K and $10 for the fun run. Strollers are allowed but dogs are not. The race will go on rain or shine. Visit trotoffyourturkey.wordpress.com.

• Ring in the holiday season with the Jingle Bell Run on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 9:30 a.m. at Little Harbour School (50 Clough Drive, Portsmouth). The course is an out-and-back run through downtown Portsmouth. A Kids Fun Run for children 12 and under will also be available prior to the race at 9 a.m. Raceday registration bib and chip pickup will be at 8 a.m. at the site of the race. Holiday-themed costumes are welcomed but not required. Registration fees for the 5K are $35 per person and fees for the Fun Run are $20 per person. Visit events.arthritis.org.

• Mix it up at the Jingle Mingle 5K on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. at Tapply-Thompson Community Center (30 N. Main St., Bristol).

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The race is an out-and-back course that begins and ends at the TTCC. Registration is $20 prior to race day for adults, $25 on race day for adults and $5 for youth age 15 and younger. Visit ttccrec.org/special_programs/jingle-mingle-5k.

• Get into the Christmas spirit on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at Veterans Park (889 Elm St., Manchester) with the Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center Santa Claus Shuffle, a threemile out-and-back road race on Elm Street in downtown Manchester prior to the Manchester City Christmas Parade. Participants are encouraged to dress up like St. Nicholas himself or in their most festive seasonal attire, but are asked to plan for colder temperatures. Early bib pickup is available at the Millennium Running retail store (138 Bedford Center Road, Bedford) on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or Friday, Dec 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Race day pickup will be from 1 to 3 p.m. inside the Expo Center at the Manchester Downtown Hotel (700 Elm St, Manchester.) Registration is $30 for adults, $25 for youth ages 12 to 20, $10 for kids ages 11 and younger and free for children age 8 and below who would like to participate in the 100-yard Kids Elf Run. Visit millenniumrunning.com/santa.

• Bundle up for a brisk run at the annual Ugly Sweater 5K on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8:30 a.m. at the Tumbleweed Cafe (21 Meadow St., Sanbornville). Walkers and children are welcome, and a 0.6-mile Kids Race will take place at 8:10 a.m. prior to the start of the 5K. All finishers will receive a medal, awards will be given out to the top male and female finishers and an award will be given out to the racer with the ugliest sweater. Immediately after the race, participants are welcome to attend a free Breakfast with Santa at the Paul School (60 Taylor Way, Sanbornville). Registration fees for the 5K will be $15 for adults and $10 for youth 17 and under. Registration fees for the Kids Run will be $10 per person. Visit active.com/ sanbornville-nh/running/ distance-running/3rd-annual-ugly-sweater-5k-andkids-fun-run-2019.

• Take part in the season of giving with the Fill the Pantry 5K on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. at Hampton Academy (29 Academy Ave, Hampton). The race is a flat loop course road race that is open to walkers as well. Registration cost is $30 per person.

Visit raceroster.com/events/2019/27513/ fill-the-pantry-5k.

• Break out your loudest seasonal attire at the Ugly Sweater 4-Miler on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 9 a.m. at Backyard Brewery (1211 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester). This event will take place rain, snow or shine. In the event that there is a snow emergency the event will be rescheduled to the next day, Sunday, Dec. 15, at 9 a.m.

Early bib pickup will be at Orange Theory (545 Hooksett Road, Manchester) on Friday, Dec. 13, time TBD, and race-day pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. at Backyard Brewery. Following the race, all participants will receive a finish-

er’s medal, free dog chew toys for dogs, finish line photos and video, one Tito’s Handmade Vodka signature cocktail for 21+ runners, and bagels and fruit. Registration cost is $35 per person prior to the race and $40 on the day of.

Visit runsignup.com/Race/NH/Manchester/ UglySweater5k5Miler.

• Ring in the holiday season with the Jingle Bell Run on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 9:30 a.m. at Rundlett Middle School (144 South St., Concord). The course is an out-and-back run around the perimeter of Russell-Shea Forest. A Kids Fun Run for children 12 and under will also be held prior to the race at 9 a.m. Raceday registration bib and chip pickup will be at 8 a.m. at the site of the race. Holiday-themed costumes are welcomed but not required. Registration fee for the 5K is $35 per person and fee for the Fun Run is $20 per person. Visit events.arthritis.org.

• Shine above the competition at the Yule Light Up the Night run on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4:30 p.m. at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1122 Route 106, Loudon). The event is open to runners or walkers and takes place around the Speedway’s Magic Mile racetrack lit up by a holiday light show. Early bib pickup is available at the Millennium Running retail store (138 Bedford Center Road, Bedford) on Friday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Raceday pickup will be Sunday, Dec. 15, from 3 to 4:15 p.m. at the Speedway. Registration is $25 for adults, $15 for youth ages 4 to 11 and free for kids 3 and under. Visit millenniumrunning. com/lights.

• Take in a big old whiff of the holiday season with the Smells Like Christmas 4-Miler on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m. at Bishop Brady High School (25 Columbus Ave, Concord).

Registration fees are $25 per person. Visit runsignup.com/Race/NH/Concord/ SmellsLikeChristmas4M2019.

• Celebrate the new year with the Millenium Mile on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. at Londonderry High School (295 Mammoth Road, Londonderry). The race is a point-to-point, downhill, mile-long course starting on Mammoth Road in front of Londonderry High School, running south and downhill to end at the corner of Mammoth and Peabody roads. Early bib pickup will be at the Millennium Running retail store (138 Bedford Center Road, Bedford) on Monday, Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bibs can be picked up on race day from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the Londonderry High School gymnasium. Following the race, participants will be treated to water, Powerade, bananas and yogurt.

Additionally, 21+ attendees are welcome to one free beer at the afterparty at Backyard Brewery (1211 S. Mammoth Road, Manchester). Registration fees are $18 for adults and $10 for youth 11 and under until Tuesday, Dec. 31, and $25 for adults and $15 for youth on race day. Visit millenniumrunning.com/millenniummile.

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With as many as 35,000 attendees expercted, southern New Hampshire’s largest community holiday event is back for the 26th year in a row to paint the town red, green and, in proper New England fashion, plaid.

Organized by Great American Downtown in partnership with the City of Nashua Downtown Improvement Committee and a slew of corporate sponsors, 2019’s Winter Holiday Stroll will feature plenty of largerthan-life visitors to keep Santa and Mrs.Claus company.

“This year we are excited ... to be incorporating a wide variety of popular characters that children will get to meet, greet and ask for autographs,” said Paul Shea, executive director of Great American Downtown.

He said Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Disney princesses like Elsa and Anna of Frozen fame, and Batman and Spider-Man would all be in attendance.

Also for the first time, the Holiday Stroll will offer a slate of activities in the afternoon for parents of young children who may have early bedtimes. At Santa’s Village at 30 Temple St. from 1 to 4 p.m., kids can take part in demonstrations and games, enjoy miniature train and animatronic animal rides and, of course, meet and take pictures with Santa.

But the surprises aren’t just for the kids, according to Shea, who said this year’s Holiday Stroll will kick off on

Friday with a new small-business-oriented event called “Plaid Friday.”

“Plaid Friday is a low-stress alternative to big box Black Friday shopping,” said Shea. “Folks from the area can step out, meet small business owners and check out a wide variety of unique gift opportunities that are out there.”

As many as 21 stores in the downtown Nashua area will offer special deals and promotions to those who come wearing some article of plaid. Additionally, the first 150 plaid-clad patrons who show up to Plaid Friday headquarters at 201 Main St. will receive a free Plaid Friday tote bag.

Aside from the new attractions, Saturday’s Holiday Stroll will still offer the same wide assortment of seasonally themed attractions, live musical and theatrical entertainment, food vendors and much more.

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• The 19th annual Feztival of Trees at Bektash Shrine Center (189 Pembroke Road, Concord) continues now through Sunday, Dec. 1 (except on Thursday, Nov. 28). Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day except Sunday, when they are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be decorated full-sized and miniature trees and wreaths raffled off, with awards for the best trees in multiple categories. The Candy Cane Cafe will be open, and Santa will be there to take photos with children. Admission costs $5 for adults and $4 for seniors, plus a senior special with free admission for seniors Monday through Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; admission is free for children age 12 and under. Visit bektashshriners.org/feztival.php or call 225-5372.

• The annual tree lighting at Hudson Town Common will take place with a visit from Santa Claus on Friday, Nov. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Library Park (intersection of Routes 111 and 102, right over the bridge from Nashua). After the tree lighting, the Hudson Fire Department will transport Santa Claus to the town’s community center (12 Lions Ave.) for photo opportunities and other activities. Visit hudsonchamber.com.

• The Plaistow Festival of Trees at Plaistow Fish and Game (18 May Ray Ave., Plaistow) is happening from Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Festival hours are Friday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Trees and wreaths will be raffled off at 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a craft fair, breakfast with Santa, holiday stories, a Santa’s workshop, caroling for children, a snack bar and visits from Santa. Admission is free.

• Concord’s annual Christmas tree lighting celebration will be held at the Statehouse plaza (North Main Street) on Friday, Nov. 29, with activities beginning at 4 p.m. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, a petting zoo, music performed by the Brian Waldron Band, face-painting, refreshments and more. Santa Claus will arrive at 5 p.m., and the tree lighting will begin at 5:59 p.m., followed by fireworks.

Visit concordnh.gov.

• The 11th annual Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees hosted by Pelham Community Spirit takes place at Sherburne Hall in the Municipal Building (6 Village Green, Pelham) Friday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 1, from noon to 5 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 2, through Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trees, miniature trees and wreaths will be raffled off. There will be a variety of entertainment happen-

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ing throughout the festival, including daily scavenger hunts for children, visits with Santa Claus and more. Admission is $5 for adults except on opening night, which is $1, and is free for kids under age 12. Visit snhfestivaloftrees.pelhamcommunityspirit.org.

• The 10th annual Antrim Festival of Trees will be at James A. Tuttle Library (45 Main St., Antrim) with an open house event on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the display continuing through Dec. 30, open during regular library hours, which are Monday and Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be more than 150 trees and displays, and visitors can vote on their favorites in various categories. The open house will feature entertainment including local musicians, a scavenger hunt with prizes for children, food, a quilt raffle, and at 4 p.m. the community tree lighting and visit and pictures with Santa. Admission is free. Visit antrimfestivaloftrees.org or call 831-1802.

• Bow’s Community tree lighting celebration will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the town bandstand.

Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and s’mores, as well as photo opportunities with Santa Claus. Visit bow-nh.com or call 228-2222.

• Deerfield’s holiday lighting and Sit with Santa will be on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the town hall on Church Street. The holiday lights will be unveiled at 4 p.m. at the town’s Gazebo Field. Visit townofdeerfieldnh.com.

• Loudon’s tree lighting ceremony is happening on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Charles Barn Community Center (29 S. Village Road, Loudon), beginning at 4:30 p.m. In addition to the tree lighting, hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Visit loudonnh. org.

• Penacook’s tree lighting is on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. at Boudreau Square in Penacook Village. There will be free refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus and live music by the Penacook Elementary School chorus. Visit penacook.org.

• Join Rivier University (420 S. Main St., Nashua) for its annual tree lighting on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. The ceremony will begin outside Madeleine Hall and will feature visits with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, holiday crafts, hot chocolate and cookies. Visit rivier.edu.

• The 21st annual Exeter Festival of Trees will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Hall (10 Front St., Exeter). There will be 52 trees donated by local businesses auctioned off, plus one raffled tree. Admission is free. Visit facebook.com/exeterfestivaloftrees.

• Join the Atkinson Resort & Country

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Club (85 Country Club Drive, Atkinson) for its Light the Tree holiday celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will feature free activities for kids and adults, like hayrides, caroling, music and ice carving demonstrations. Both the Stagecoach Grille and Merrill’s Tavern will be open to the public for food. The club will also accept donations of toys for Toys for Tots and nonperishable food items. Visit atkinsonresort.com.

• Salem’s Night of Lights tree lighting event returns for the fifth year on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with festivities taking place at Salem High School (44 Geremonty Drive). Visit townofsalemnh.org.

• This year’s Amherst tree lighting festival is happening from Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, and will feature festivities around town, like a German Christmas market, visits with Santa Claus, live music, food and more. The tree lighting itself will be on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 6:30 p.m., at the Village Green across from Amherst Town Hall. Visit amhersttreelightingfestival.weebly.com for a full schedule of events.

• The fifth annual Raymond Festival of Trees will be held at the New Life Church (84 Nottingham Road, Raymond) on Friday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there for pictures. Visit facebook.com/raymondfestivaloftrees or call 231-8772.

• Rochester’s holiday tree lighting will be held on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the city’s central square. The evening will also feature activities like a visit with Santa Claus, cookie decorating, Christmas story readings and more. Contact the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at 332-5080 or at events@rochesternh.org for more details. The city’s Festival of Trees will start right after the tree lighting, at Studley’s Flower Gardens CONTINUED ON PG 19

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As Intown Concord prepares for this year’s Midnight Merriment event — happening Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 p.m. to midnight — Intown Executive Director Dawn Badami says they plan to stick with what works for the long-running celebration of local shopping and holiday fun.

“It’s our 27th year, so we’re not going to mess with tradition,” Badami said. “Ultimately Midnight Merriment is all about shopping, having fun and kicking off the holiday season.”

Presented by Intown and New Hampshire Federal Credit Union, Midnight Merriment brings together local organizations and approximately 75 local businesses that work together to serve up holiday cheer for the whole community.

With intown forecasting as many as 5,000 attendees, Badami says patrons can expect specials from local restaurants and shops, stations for s’mores, hot cocoa and hot cider, a visit from Santa Claus himself and festive music to get visitors in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year.

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(82 Wakefield St.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. that night and from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Admission to the festival is $5 each day and includes five raffle tickets for chances to win decorated trees. Children enter free.

• New Boston’s holiday tree lighting will be held on the town common on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. (rain/snow date is Dec. 8). There will also be light refreshments and holiday songs. Visit newbostonnh.gov.

• Windham’s holiday tree lighting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 3 to 5

some ‘Elfie Selfie’ stations,” Badami said.

“It’s just a way of generating some traffic downtown that lets people walk through and have some fun.”

If you’re looking for more local wares and fare, Midnight Merriment 2019 will include the Winter Giftopolis, an indoor market inside the 7 Eagle Square atrium where visitors can find arts, crafts, and handmade designer items from local artisans.

And for parents looking to do some holiday shopping without children in tow, Altitude Trampoline Park at the Steeplegate Mall is offering a “Shop and Drop Friday Night Frenzy” where kids can stay and jump for up to three hours for just $20.

Intown is still on the lookout for volunteers interested in dressing up as elves and manning the Midnight Merriment’s many stations.

Anyone interested in signing up to be one of Intown Concord’s little helpers is encouraged to call their office at 226-2150.

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• Henniker’s tree lighting will be on Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at 4:30 p.m., at Henniker Community School (51 Western Ave.) Visit facebook.com/hennikerpta.hcs.

• Lee’s tree lighting ceremony will be on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. at the Lee Triangle on Mast Road. Visit leenh.org.

• Merrimack’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony is happening on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Abbie Griffin Park (6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack) at 3:45 p.m. There will be live entertainment, visits with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, refreshments and more. Visit merrimackparksandrec.org.

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Christmas Around the World Manchester’s annual parade honors city’s cultures

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With a theme of “Christmas Around the World,” this year’s Manchester Christmas Parade, happening Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m., will bring together all the cultures in the Queen City and beyond.

“Every year it’s a different theme, and I think Manchester has a lot of different cultures and I think it would be a nice thing to highlight all of them,” said Sarah Beaudry, executive director of Intown Manchester, which puts the parade on along with Brady Sullivan Properties, UNH Manchester and Cross Insurance.

“We put that out there for the theme and then the groups and participants take care of the rest,” she said.

With a projected attendance of 30,000 to 40,000 people, the parade will feature the sounds of Manchester Memorial High School’s marching band and anywhere from approximately 90 marching participants, including returning organizations like the Cub Scout Pack 92, the Manchester Animal Shelter and the Manchester Police Athletic League.

First-time marchers include Millyard Studios, Brookside Congregational Church and the Manchester North Soccer League, Beaudry said.

And while the Manchester Christmas Parade will include Santa Claus making his way through the parade route, of course, St. Nick will have plenty of lookalikes to contend with thanks to the annual Santa Claus Shuffle, a run that

takes place on Elm Street prior to the parade.

“We start right at 4 p.m right after the last ‘Santa’ goes through the finish line,” said Beaudry.

Those who would like to volunteer to help with running the day’s festivities are asked to call Intown at 645-6285.

More Parades Dover Holiday Parade When: Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m.

Where: The parade begins at Dunkin’ (890 Central Avenue, Dover) and proceeds down Central Avenue.

Details: The theme this year is “Magical Isle of Misfit and Antique Toys.”

Contact: For information, call Melissa or Amanda at 603-742-7637 or email doverholidayparade@gmail. com.

Salem Holiday Party Parade When: Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1 p.m.

Where: The parade starts at the intersection of Main and Policy streets and the lineup is at Northeastern Boulevard.

Details: This year’s theme “Ugly Sweater Christmas

is Party.”

Contact: Visit salemnhparade.org or email salemholidayparade@gmail.com.

2019 Manchester Christmas Parade When: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. immediately following the Santa Claus Shuffle Intownmanchester.com, 645-6285 Where: Downtown Elm Street, Manchester, between 1750 Elm St. and Lake Ave.

Rochester Holiday Parade When: Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m.

Where: The parade will begin on Wakefield Street by the triangle at the entrance to the Richard Creteau Technology Center (140 Wakefield St., Rochester) and proceed south on Wakefield Street.

Details: This year’s theme will be “A Sweet Christmas.”

Contact: Visit business.rochesternh.org/events/ details/a-sweet-christmas-rochester-holiday-parade-5396 or email events@ rochesternh.org.

Portsmouth Illuminated Holiday Parade When: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.

Where: The parade moves through Islington Street and Market Square following the 5:30 p.m. tree lighting.

Contact: Visit vintagechristmasnh. org.

Exeter Holiday Parade When: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5:30 p.m.

Where: The parade kicks off from the Osram plant (131 Portsmouth Avenue, Exeter) and makes a left onto Portsmouth Avenue.

Details: This year’s theme is “Holiday Movie Night.”

Contact: Visit exeterholidayparade. org or email info@exeterholidayparade. org.

Experience Hampton Christmas Parade When: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m.

Where: The parade begins on Route 1 at the North Hampton/Hampton town line and proceeds on Route 1 through downtown Hampton.

Contact: Visit experiencehampton.org/christmasparade or email christmasparade@ experiencehampton.org.

Nottingham Holiday Parade and Party When: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m.

Where: The parade begins at the Nottingham Community Center (139 Stage Road, Nottingham) and continues along Stage and Halls Way. Details: This year’s theme is “Family Traditions.”

Contact: Visit nottingham-nh.gov/ parks-recreation-department/news/holiday-parade-registration-form or call 603-679-3435.

Berwick/Somersworth Christmas Parade When: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m.

Where: The parade stats in Berwick on Wilson Street, heads right onto School Street and Market Street into Somersworth.

Details: This year’s theme is “Rock ‘n’ Roll Holiday.”

Contact: facebook.com/pg/christmasparadeandgala/about, call 207-698-1101 or email recreation@berwickmaine.org.

Hampstead Christmas Parade When: Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m.

Where: The parade route will start at Holiday Lane and end at the Hampstead Central School (21 Emerson Ave., Hampstead).

Details: Anyone can have a float, participate or donate after filling out a registration form. Trophies are awarded to the top floats.

Contact: Questions or requests for registration forms can be addressed Roxanne McGaffigan at 315-405-7905 or via email to the parade committee at hampsteadparade@comcast.net.

Merrimack Holiday Parade When: Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m.

Where: The parade will kick off from the Commons Shopping Plaza (515 Daniel Webster Highway), turn left out of the plaza and south down Daniel Webster Highway to the center of town.

Details: This year’s theme is “Superheroes.” Prizes will be awarded to the top three floats. The tree lighting ceremony will take place after the parade at 3:45 p.m. at Abbie Griffin Park (6 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack.)

Contact: Visit merrimackparksandrec.org/holiday-happenings or call 603-882-1046.

Rye Holiday Parade When: Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m.

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Holiday traditions

Where to see The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol

By Angie Sykeny

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It wouldn’t be the holidays without The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol. Here’s where to see performances by local ballet and theater companies.

• Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater presents The Nutcracker at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) on Friday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $46 for adults. Visit palacetheatre.org.

• New England Dance Ensemble presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. at Seifert Performing Arts Center (44 Geremonty Drive, Salem). Tickets cost $35 to $50. Visit nede.org.

• The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth) presents A Christmas Carol The Musical Nov. 30 through Dec. 21, with showtimes on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $16 to $44. Visit seacoastrep.org.

• Sole City Dance presents The Nutcracker at Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. and noon; Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 to $28. Visit rochesteroperahouse. com.

• Gerald Charles Dickens, the greatgreat-grandson of Charles Dickens, will perform a one-man show of A Christmas Carol on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.

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• Hatbox Theatre (270 Loudon Road, Concord) presents A Christmas Carol Dec. 6 through Dec. 15. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., plus a Saturday matinee on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m., and a Thursday show on Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Visit hatboxnh.com.

• The Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) presents A Christmas Carol Dec. 6 through Dec. 22. Showtimes are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at noon and 5 p.m., with additional shows on Thursday, Dec. 12, and Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $46. Visit palacetheatre.org.

• Players’ Ring Theatre (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth) presents A Christmas Carol Dec. 6 through Dec. 22. Showtimes are Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. Visit playersring.org.

• Portsmouth School of Ballet presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Exeter High School auditorium (1 Blue Hawk Drive, Exeter). Visit psbnh.com.

• The alumni of the Eastern Ballet Institute of Concord present The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord). Tickets cost $18 to $26. Vis-

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• Northeastern Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., at Dover High School (25 Alumni Drive, Dover) and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m., at the Kingswood Arts Center (396 S. Main St., Wolfeboro). The cost is $20 for adults, $17.50 for seniors and children under age 18, and a $60 maximum for a family of four. Visit northeasternballet.org.

• A Christmas Carol will be at Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) Dec. 12 through Dec. 22, with showtimes on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $7. Visit rochesteroperahouse.com.

• Bedford Dance Center presents The Nutcracker Suite on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. at Bedford High School (47 Nashua Road, Bedford). Tickets cost $20. Visit bedforddancecenter.com.

• Turning Pointe Center of Dance presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord). Tickets cost $18 in advance and $20 at the door.

Visit turningpointecenterofdance.com.

• Dance Visions Network presents The Nutcracker Acts I & II on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 12:30 and 5 p.m. at the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester).

Tickets cost $18. Visit dancevisionsnetwork.com.

• New Hampshire School of Ballet presents The Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord).

Visit concordcityauditorium.org.

• The Amato Center for the Performing Arts (56 Mont Vernon St., Milford) presents A Christmas Carol Radio Play on Friday, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. Visit svbgc.org/amato-center.

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• Ballet Misha presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. at the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester).

Tickets cost $25 to $30. Visit dimensionsindance.com.

• New England School of Dance presents The Nutcracker on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. at the Stockbridge Theatre (Pinkerton Academy, 5 Pinkerton St., Derry). Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit newenglandschoolofdance.com.

• New Hampshire School of Ballet presents The Nutcracker on Thursday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m. at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester). Tickets cost $18. Visit palacetheatre.org.

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• The Ogunquit Playhouse presents Annie at The Music Hall Historic Theatre (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth) Nov. 27 through Dec. 22. See website for showtimes. Tickets cost $45 to $99.

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• The Majestic Theatre presents Judy’s Scary Little Christmas at The Majestic Studios (880 Page St., Manchester) on Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15 to $20. Visit majestictheatre.net.

• The Peterborough Players (55 Hadley Road, Peterborough) present A Tuna Christmas, a holiday comedy, Dec. 5 through Dec. 15. See website for showtimes. Tickets cost $43. Visit peterboroughplayers.org.

• Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-greatgrandson of Charles Dickens, presents the story “Here Comes Mr. Dickens!” on Friday, Dec. 6, at 12:30 p.m. at the Nashua Senior Center (70 Temple St., Nashua). Tickets cost $18. Visit fortingage.com.

• Bedford Youth Performing Company (155 Route 101 A, Bedford) presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $15.50 for adults and $13.50 for seniors and students. Visit bypc.org/ best-christmas-pageant-ever.

• The Manchester Community Theatre Players present Amahl and the Night Visitors at St. Catherine Church (207 Hemlock St., Manchester) on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults. Visit manchestercommunitytheatre. com.

• The Concord Dance Academy presents its Holiday Spectacular Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 and 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Con-

cord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord) Tickets are $15. Visit concorddanceacademy. com.

• Pontine Theatre (1 Plains Ave., Portsmouth) presents A New England Christmas on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 to $27. Visit pontine.org.

• Rockapella Holiday comes to the Stockbridge Theatre (5 Pinkerton St., Derry) on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 to $35. Visit stockbridgetheatre.com.

• The Majestic Theatre presents Elf The Musical at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway, Derry) on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65+ and $12 for youth age 17 and under. Visit majestictheatre.net.

• Prescott Park Arts Festival and Exeter Hospital present Elf The Musical Dec. 13 through Dec. 22, with showtimes Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Exeter Town Hall (10 Front St., Exeter). Tickets $5 for veterans and military, $10 for children 12 and under, $20 for seniors 65+, $25 for adults, and $40 for VIP. Visit prescottpark.org.

• The Peacock Players present Disney’s Frozen Jr. at the Court Street Theatre (14 Court St., Nashua) Dec. 13 through Dec. 22, with showtimes on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15. Visit peacockplayers.org.

• Hatbox Theatre (270 Loudon Road, Concord) presents The Santaland Diaries on Thursday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Visit hatboxnh.com.

• The New Hampshire Theatre Project presents It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show at West End Studio Theatre (959 Islington St., Portsmouth) Dec. 20 through Dec. 29. See website for showtimes. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $26 for students, seniors and veterans. Visit nhtheatreproject.org.

Holiday sounds Rock, blues, jazz and more

By Michael Witthaus

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The season offers a wide range of musical entertainment — one of the more interesting involves a database of Saturday morning Christmas cartoons paired with cocktails made from Fruit Loops, Cap’n Crunch and other breakfast cereals. Here’s a list of the possibilities.

• The Ticket at Town Hall (522 Route 63, Chesterfield, 363-2762) on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 5 p.m. Led by Steve Pro, the band performs a mix of holiday classics, contemporary pop, and familiar songs at a seasonal dance concert. Pro has toured and shared the stage with Joan Jett, Starship, Pat Travers and Quiet Riot. Band members have performed at the CMAs in Las Vegas and opened for many nationally known acts.

• Granite State Ringers at LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst, 228-2793) on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. 2019 holiday concert series Traditions offers a playlist with both old and new holiday music including “It’s the Most Wonderful Time,” “Little St. Nick” and fan favorite “Carol of the Bells.”

Also Dec. 7 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Manchester and Dec. 8 at First Congregational Church in Farmington.

• Not So Silent Night at BridgeWay Christian Church (148 Rockingham Road, Derry, 759-7120) on Sunday, Dec. 1, 3 p.m. Right Hand Shade performs devotional rock music.

• DecemberSong at Abbey Church (Saint Anselm College, Manchester, 641-7700) on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Free. A special Yuletide program of readings and songs performed by the College Choir, celebrating the Advent and Christmas seasons. The program begins in the candlelight progressing to light with nearly 100 choristers singing selected holiday music a cappella.

• Irish Christmas in America at Dana Center (100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester, 641-7700) on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. $40 and up. Winsome ballads, lively tunes, immense vocal talents and thrilling Irish dance are performed in front of photo projections of nostalgic traditions. Rich in Irish history, humor and boundless energy, it is a memorable show for the entire family.

• Festival of Trees at Franklin Opera House (Main Street, Franklin, 934-1901) on Friday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. Free. The Opera House is magically transformed into a winter wonderland, and A Gift to Remember is performed by Franklin Footlight Theatre.

There’s also a raffle, with prizes donated.

Also Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon and Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• First Fridays! Holiday Concert at Whipple Hall (25 Seamans Road, New Lon-

don, 526-4444) on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Free annual holiday concert including music from the Vesilind Brass Trio, the Lowe Profiles, and a community sing-along.

• Irish Tenors Christmas at Lowell Memorial Auditorium (50 Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass., etix.com) on Friday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. $39 to $99 Ronan Tynan, Declan Kelly and Anthony Kearns perform the charmingly beautiful music of Ireland and the glorious music of Christmas in this family-friendly holiday concert.

• Squirrel Nut Zippers Holiday Caravan at Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 6685588) on Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. $37 and up.

Enjoy the band’s quirky mix of jazz chords, folk music and punk rock leanings with a holiday twist.

• Compaq Big Band Christmas at Pasta Loft (241 Union Square, Milford, 672-2270) on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. $10. A Very BIG Christmas with jazz vocalist Renee Dupuis sitting in. Syles range from traditional big band swing to very untraditional jazz rock, samba, ballads and jazz waltz tunes arranged by greats like Count Basie, Tom Kubis, Sammy Nestico and John Clayton.

• Ed Gerhard at historic Belknap Mill (25 Beacon St., Laconia, 524-8813) on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. $22. Renowned acoustic guitarist performs a pre-holiday concert with a mix of non-holiday and Christmas favorites, with the annual food drive for the Laconia Area Food Pantry.

• Susie Burke & David Surette with Ken Allyn at Universalist Fellowship (20 Madbury Road, Durham, uudurham.com) on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. $20 (students $5). Annual holiday concert offers selections from their holiday CD Wonderland, along with folk and acoustic fare from their standard repertoire. Also at Concord Community Music School (Wall Street, Concord) on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and Del Rossi’s Trattoria (Route 137, Dublin) on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m.

• Tandy’s Holiday of Song at Atrium (Eagle Square, Concord, eventbrite.com) on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. $10. Tandy’s Idols entertain with Christmas classics in the Eagle Square Atrium. Tickets purchased by Black Friday receive a discount.

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Falalalalaughter A Christmas Comedy Spectacular happens at Tandy’s Top Shelf (1 Eagle Square, Concord, eventbrite.com) on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. $25 includes buffet ($15 show only). Mike Donovan, Tom Hayes and Ralph Joyal entertain. Presented

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All ticket proceeds go to Families in Transition and there will also be a toy drive to collect donations for Toys for Tots. Entertainment by DJ Tim. Food will be provided, with beverages available for purchase. There are also raffle prizes. Festive attire is strongly encouraged.

• Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at American Legion (24 Maple St., Wilton, 654-9996) on Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Music from Bat Magoon Band at this annual event.

• Hickory Horned Devils Holiday Concert at Jupiter Hall (89 Hanover St., Manchester, 289-4661) on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. $15. A modern take on traditional old-time Americana sound from the rolling

hills of Hillsborough County, N.H. This is a special concert to celebrate the season with some rockin’ old-time, alt-country, bluegrass and Americana.

• Nicole Knox Murphy at The Bar (28 Burnham Road, Hudson, 943-5250) on Saturday, Dec. 7, at noon. All-day Toys for Tots drive features live music throughout, with the country singer performing noon to 2 p.m.

Bring an unwrapped toy or a cash donation.

Music from local talent runs into the night.

• Ninth Annual Buzz Ball at the Cap Center (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111) on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. $35 and up.

Annual benefit featuring Morning Buzz crew and Velvet Elves, an all-star band supporting area celebrities and musical guests. The sur-

prise-filled event is always memorable.

• John Denver Christmas at Flying Monkey (39 Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551) on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. $29 and up.

Tribute show performed by Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon, a group that came together in Aspen, Colorado, at the largest annual celebration of John Denver’s life and music.

• Rockapella Holiday at Stockbridge Theatre (44 N. Main St., Derry, 437-5210) on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. $20 to $35.

Returning to the Stockbridge for their 17th seasonal performance. The singing group achieved national television fame on PBS’s Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

• Spoons, Toons & Booze at Chunky’s Cinema Pub (151 Coliseum Ave., Nashua, chunkys.com) on Friday, Dec. 13, 9 p.m.

Audience members have a database of classic Christmas cartoon episodes from the ’80s, ’90s and early ’00s at their fingertips.

To get their choice on the big screen, they compete with silly challenges. Taste the nostalgia with a free all-you-can-eat cereal bar featuring Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Puffs, Cap’n Crunch and more, with bartenders crafting cereal-based specialty cocktails.

• Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas at Colonial Theatre (95 Main St., Keene, 352-2033) on Friday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. $25 to $39. Recreating the joy and innocence of a night before Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the west of Ireland, with fiery traditional music, Irish Christmas songs, riv-

eting traditional dance and stories of life in the remote parish.

• Bluegrass Christmas Concert at Pilgrim United Church (197 Route 111A, Brentwood, 778-3189) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. $15. Now in its 16th season, the show features traditional, contemporary and original Christmas music done on instruments with vocals. New England-based performers Amy Gallatin, Karen Lincoln Wilber, Dave Dick, Roger Williams, Ken Taylor, Krissy Dick, Bob Dick and Rick Lang all appear.

• Laurie Berkner Band Holiday Concert at the Cap Center (44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. $35 and up. Laurie Berkner and her band are family-friendly and nondenominational, playing traditional secular songs as “Jingle Bells” and “Frosty the Snowman” plus originals from A Laurie Berkner Christmas like “Santa’s Coming to My House Tonight,” along with the Hanukkah tunes “Candle Chase” and “The Dreidel Song.” The program includes non-holiday hits like “We Are the Dinosaurs” and “Pig on Her Head.”

• Martina McBride Christmas at Lowell Memorial Auditorium (50 Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass., etix.com) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. $49 and up. McBride returns to the Lowell stage for her yearly The Joy of Christmas performance, offering a mix of classic hymns and big band swing songs to inspire holiday spirit.

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• New England Irish Harp Orchestra at Concord Public Library (45 Green St., Concord, 225-8670) on Saturday, Dec. 14, 1:30 p.m. Annual holiday concert in the library auditorium.

• Not Silent, Unholy Night at Bank of NH Stage (16 S Main St., Concord, ccanh. com) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. Purging Sin hosts a metal alternative to the holiday.

Come thrashing to the show in a one hearse open sleigh, as Santa Sin brings yule-time favorites to the capital. King’s Petition and Adherence will open the night to get everyone in the metal Christmas mood.

• Uncle Steve Band at Back Room at the Mill (2 Central St., Bristol, 744-0405) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. $15. Christmas party benefit with The Uncle Steve Band playing holiday rock, soul and blues. Bring your own beer and wine. All proceeds go to Bristol Community Services.

• Dive Into the Holidays Cabaret at Jupiter Hall (89 Hanover St., Manchester, 289-4661) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. $12 to $15. Singers from around New England will ring in the holidays with hits from musical theater and film as well as family favorites. This concert will feature accomplished music director Tim Goss on the piano and Miles Ahlstrom on bass.

• Jingle Jam at Big Kahuna’s Cafe & Grill (380 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, 494-4975) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m.

Toys for Tots NH benefit featuring Hunter and Amanda McCarthy along with other special guests. Enjoy food and drinks before the show. DJ Darren Roy hosts.

• Manchuka at Village Trestle (25 Main St., Goffstown, 497-8230) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. Annual Christmas party offers a special menu from 6 to 10 p.m. along with regular selections, holiday cocktails and dancing to nine-piece horn band Manchuka.

Semi-formal attire is suggested but not mandatory, No cover.

• Seacoast Santa Jingle Bell Jam at Elks Lodge No. 97 (500 Jones Ave., Portsmouth, 343-4390) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. $20 at the door. Fifth annual event, as Doctor Happening and the Rehabs perform to help Seacoast families at Christmas. Contest for

the ugliest Christmas sweater, light appetizers and cash bar. Bring an unwrapped toy.

• Alex Preston Christmas Show at Pasta Loft (241 Union Square, Milford, 672-2270) on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m. $20. American Idol star performs seasonal favorites and other songs. More artists will be announced.

• Alumni Band of the New Hampshire National Guard Christmas Concert at Sweeney Post (251 Maple St., Manchester, 623-9145) on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. Annual show with selection of traditional Christmas songs like “Feliz Navidad,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Fantasy on a Bell Carol,” patriotic tunes and a Christmas sing-along to celebrate the season.

• Broadway Holiday at Rochester Performance & Arts Center (32 N. Main St., Rochester, 948-1099) on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. $10. Holiday songs from stage and screen, featuring Kathy Fink on keys, with performances from Rochester favorites and several acclaimed New England performers.

Proceeds go to the center’s education and event programming.

• Funky Divas of Gospel Holiday Concert at Bow Lake Community Club (569 Province Road, Strafford) on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. $10. Featuring local singers Diane Arabian, Dianne McMillen and Vicky Poland along with the four-piece Funky Band led by Dan Poland with Peter Leavenworth, Thom Scagliotti and Chris Thurston, offering an uplifting blend of gospel, bluegrass and traditional Christmas music. Also Dec. 5 at Governors Inn, Rochester.

• Harvey Reid & Joyce Anderson at Flying Goose Pub & Restaurant (corner of routes 114 and 11, New London 207-363-1886) on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. $25. At this 26th annual holiday concert, Seacoast acoustic music luminaries intertwine their voices with Reid’s guitars, autoharp and mandolins, and Andersen’s violin and viola.

• Fourth Annual Ugly Sweater Party at 603 Brewery (10 Michel’s Way, Londonderry, 404-6123) on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 5 p.m.

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• Christmas with The Celts at Flying Monkey (39 Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551) on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. $39 and up. Combining ancient Irish carols, contemporary Christmas standards, humor and Irish dancing. The lineup features founder Ric Blair on vocals, guitars, bodhran and piano, Laura McGhee on vocals and Scottish fiddle, plus an ensemble of worldclass musicians playing uilleann pipes, whistles, drums, mandolin and banjo, along with Irish step dancers.

• Santaland Diaries & Season’s Greetings at Hatbox Theatre (270 Loudon Road, Concord, app-arts-people.com) on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Also Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 (2 p.m. matinee). Written by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Matello. The Santaland Diaries evokes what a slacker’s Christmas must feel like. Out of work, this slacker decides to become a Macy’s elf during the holiday crunch. Seasons’s Greetings is another funny, touching and twisted seasonal monologue.

• Winter Solstice Mini-Fest at Bank of NH Stage (16 S Main St., Concord, ccanh. com) on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m. $20.

Multi-award-winning bluegrass mandolinist Matt Flinner teams up with American roots band Low Lily to mark the winter solstice. Between them, the musicians play mandolins, guitars, fiddle, banjo and double bass, and sing in three- and four-part vocal harmonies.

• Wizards of Winter at Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 668-5588) on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. $40 and up. Featuring former members of classic rock bands Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, The Irish Tenors, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper Band and others, The Wizards of Winter perform a holiday rock opera titled “The Christmas Dream.”

• Ugly Sweater Holiday Bonanza at Backstreet Bar & Grill (76 Derry St., Hudson, 578-1811) on Friday, Dec. 20, at 5:30 p.m. Multiple bands including High Road perform. Attendees are asked to bring five to 10 nonperishable food items for local pantry, an unwrapped toy for Nashua children’s shelter, new or gently used coats or winter apparel or craft items. Prizes for ugliest and most creative holiday sweater.

• Michael W. Smith at Lowell Memorial Auditorium (50 Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass., etix.com) on Friday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. $34 and up. Grammy winner performs

Christmas concert with support from Marc Martel of Queen tribute band The Queen Extravaganza • Sinatra Christmas at Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St., Manchester, 448-0400) on Friday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. $29. Rich DiMare is a Boston-based jazz singer who specializes in Sinatra and Rat Pack era music. “A Sinatra Christmas” includes favorites like “White Christmas” and “Jingle Bells.”

• Christmas Revels: An English Celebration of the Winter Solstice at Lebanon Opera House (51 N. Park St., Lebanon, 448-0400) on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. $8 to $48. An enduring Upper Valley holiday tradition, this time with a young girl in search of her heritage drawn into the mystical tales of her ancestors in a Nordic celebration of the season. Her quest unfolds through traditional songs, dances and pageantry performed by a cast of locals, guest musicians and dancers.

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• Festivus at Area 23 (254 N. State St., Concord, 552-0137) on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Join for dinner, drinks, the Airing of Grievances, and Feats of Strength, as well as music from the Eric Lindberg Trio.

• Granite Statesmen Christmas Cabaret at St. Joseph’s Parish (777 W. Hollis St., Nashua, 886-7464) on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 1 and 7 p.m. $5 to $20. A Christmas concert performed by a group of men who sing in the classic a cappella style known as barbershop.

Featuring The Granite Statesmen Men’s Chorus, New England Voices in Harmony Women’s Chorus, the Fairgrounds Middle School Select Choir, and several quartets in a cabaret-style program with table seating, cakes, cookies and refreshments.

• Ted Vigil Rocky Mountain Christmas at the Cap Center (44 S. Main St., Concord, 2251111) on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. $35 and up. John Denver tribute. Seattle-born singer, songwriter and tribute artist Ted Vigil has played twice for John Denver’s own Windstar Foundation in Aspen. He also performed with the late Steve Weisberg, Denver’s lead guitar player from 2010 to 2014.

• Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at Derryfield Restaurant (625 N. Mammoth Road, Manchester, eventbrite.com) on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. $40. Never in Vegas and DComp perform at the 15th Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, “the party that keeps growing and growing.” Approximately $160,000 has been raised for charity since this became a charity event in 2010. In 2016 Make-A-Wish NH became the sole beneficiary of the party.

• Chanukah at the Palace at Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588) on Monday, Dec. 23, at 6 p.m. $8 to $14.

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Get in the holiday spirit with these special performances by local orchestras, symphonies and choirs.

• New England Voices in Harmony, an all-women a cappella chorus, will perform its Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at First Church Congregational (1 Concord St., Nashua). Visit newenglandvoicesinharmony.org.

• Merrimack Valley A Cappella performs its “Holiday Style” concert on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. at Stockbridge Theatre (5 Pinkerton St., Derry). Tickets are $10. Visit merrimackvalleychorus.com.

• Guitarist Jonas Kublickas will perform classical music at the Nashua Public Library (2 Court St., Nashua) on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 5:45 p.m. Visit nashualibrary. org.

• Greater Keene Pops Choir Holiday Concert at Colonial Theatre (95 Main St., Keene, 352-2033) on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m. $12 in advance. The unique performing ensemble sings popular American music in all its many styles. This year’s show is A December to Remember.

• The Granite State Ringers handbell choir presents its holiday concert series “Traditions” with shows on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) (tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids ages 4 through 12, and free for kids age 3 and under); Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church (335 Smyth Road, Manchester) (tickets cost $10); Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church (400 Main St., Farmington) (tickets are $10); and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Tillotson Center (14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook) (tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students). Visit granitestateringers.org.

• Symphony New Hampshire presents An Americana Holiday with Act of Congress on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the Keefe Center for the Arts (117 Elm St.,

Nashua), and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m., at the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester). Tickets cost $18 to $52. Visit symphonynh.org.

• Mont Vernon Congregational Church (4 S. Main St., Mont Vernon) presents its Mont Vernon Messiah Sing concerts on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. The show is free. See “Messiah Sing MVCC” on Facebook.

• The Concord Chorale presents its holiday show “O Sing Joyfully,” featuring seasonal pieces and arrangements by Arnesen, Batten, Christopher, Culloton, Finzi, Hayes and Narverud, on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at South Congregational Church (27 Pleasant St., Concord).

Tickets cost $20 for general admission and $15 for seniors in advance, and $25/$20 at the door. Visit concordchorale.org.

• The Rockingham Choral Society presents its Christmas concert featuring two sacred masterpieces of the Baroque, Marc Antoine Charpentier’s Messe de minuit pour Noël and Buxtehude’s Magnificat , with vocal soloists from the choir as well as a guest instrumental ensemble on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at St Christopher’s Episcopal (187 East Road, Hampstead) and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3:30 p.m., at Christ Church (43 Pine St., Exeter). Visit rockinghamchoral.org.

• The New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus presents its holiday concert series “Amid the Winter’s Snow,” with shows on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Nashua (121 Manchester St., Nashua); Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. at South Church (292 State St., Portsmouth); Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church (79 Clinton St., Concord); and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. at The Derryfield School (2108 River Road, Manchester). Tickets are $22 for adults, $17 for seniors 65+ and veterans and free for children age 12 and under. Visit nhgmc.com.

• Nashua Choral Society performs its holiday program, “Awake! It’s Christmas!” on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church (216 E. Dunstable

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Road, Nashua), with an orchestra and organ featuring Vivaldi’s Magnificat, excerpts from Bach’s Cantata No. 140 and Handel’s Messiah, plus caroling with the choir. Visit nashuachoralsociety.org.

• The Pemigewasset Choral Society is at the Silver Center for the Arts (17 High St., Plymouth, 535-2787) on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. Admission by donation to the annual concert by beloved singing group known affectionately as “Pemi” by its members. Also Dec. 5 at Gilford Community Church and Dec. 6 at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Franklin (both events 7:30 p.m.).

• First Congregational Church (508 Union St., Manchester) presents its “Bluegrass Christmas” concert featuring the Chancel Choir, soloists and bluegrass instrumentalists on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. The show is free. Visit facebook.com/fccmanchester.

• The Manchester Community Music School (2291 Elm St., Manchester) presents its holiday pops concert, “Sounds of the Season,” on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. The New Hampshire Youth Wind Ensemble, the New Hampshire Youth Choir Orchestra and the Dino Anagnost Youth Symphony will perform. Tickets cost $45. Visit mcmusicschool.org.

• Portsmouth Pro Musica presents “Christmas Music for Voices and Brass,” featuring pieces from Handel’s Messiah as well as works from noted composers like Heinrich Schutz and John Rutter. The Portsmouth Brass Quartet will join. Performances are Friday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. (St. Mary’s Church, 25 Chestnut St., Dover), and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. at North Church Market Square (2 Congress St., Portsmouth). Tickets cost $13 for adults and $11 for students and seniors. Visit portsmouthpromusica.org.

• See a Cathedral-Style Christmas at Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St., Manchester, 448-0400) on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. $30. Classical holiday concert presented by St. Joseph Cathedral. In the past, it’s been presented at the Cathedral. This year the tradition continues but the location has changed to the newly renovated Rex Theatre. The program features the music of Mozart’s Vespers as well as selections from Handel’s Messiah including the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

• The Souhegan Valley Chorus performs its holiday concert “Sing We Now of Christmas: Music of Harry Simeone, Bing Crosby, and Louis Armstrong” on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at Souhegan High School (412 Boston Post Road, Amherst). Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Visit souheganvalleychorus.org.

• The New Hampshire Philharmonic presents its holiday pops concert on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Seifert Performing Arts Center (44 Geremonty Drive, Salem). Tickets cost $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, $8 for

students and $5 for Salem K-12 students.

Visit nhphil.org.

• The Monadnock Chorus presents “Hope for the Holidays: Music from Around the Globe” on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Peterborough Townhouse (1 Grove St., Peterborough).

Tickets cost $20, free for students. Visit monadnock-chorus.org.

• The Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra performs its holiday pops concert featuring guest vocalist Michael Gallagan on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. at the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium (Route 25, Meredith). Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for students. Visit lrso.org.

• The Strafford Wind Symphony presents its Holiday Candlelight Concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m., at Emmanuel Church (63 & 75 Eastern Ave., Rochester). Visit straffordwindsymphony.org.

• The First Congregational Church English Handbell Choir will perform its holiday concert at Pelham Public Library (24 Village Green, Pelham) on Monday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. Visit pelhampubliclibrary.org.

• Portsmouth Symphony Holiday Pops comes to Portsmouth High School (50 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth, brownpapertickets.com) on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. $15 to $30 (also Dec. 18). An annual tradition moves to a new venue. This year’s theme is Christmas at the Movies, with favorites from Home Alone, The Polar Express, The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Grinch along with a few traditional songs and a holiday sing-along.

• Boston Pops Holiday Concert is at SNHU Arena (555 Elm St., Manchester, ticketmaster.com) on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 7:30 p.m. $43 and up. Capturing the magic of the Christmas season and the winter charms of New England, the Boston Pops perform their signature “Sleigh Ride,” other holiday classics and new arrangements of seasonal favorites. Santa Claus makes a guest appearance during the concert’s finale.

Also Dec. 22 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Mass.

• The Capital Jazz Orchestra performs its holiday pops featuring guest vocalists C.J. Poole and Laura Daigle at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $27.50 to $47.50. Visit ccanh.com.

•​​The First Music Concert Series presents its Christmas at First concert featuring Daniel Pinkham’s Sinfonia Sacra at The First Church (1 Concord St., Nashua) on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 9 and 11 a.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Visit first-music.org.

• The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents its New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops concert at The Music Hall Historic Theatre (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth) on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30.

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There are plenty of opportunities for kids to enjoy the holidays, whether it’s visits with Santa Claus or crafts, storytimes and more. Check out this list of kid-friendly holiday happenings across the Granite State.

• Santa Claus will appear at Bass Pro Shops (2 Commerce Drive, Hooksett) now through Dec. 24 (dates and times vary between now and then). From 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, the first 100 kids to get a photo with Santa will receive a free plush toy. He’ll also offer crafts, games and more. Visit basspro.com.

• Join any of the four Barnes & Noble stores in southern New Hampshire (1741 S. Willow St., Manchester; 235 Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua; 125 S. Broadway, Salem; 45 Gosling Road, Newington) for storytimes featuring the recently released holiday children’s books Dear Santa and Cookies for Santa on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. Admission is free. Visit stores. barnesandnoble.com or contact your local store for details.

• Professional juggler Michael Menes and Krickey the Clown will appear in the children’s room at the Nashua Public Library (2 Court St.) on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 5:45 to 8:10 p.m., during the city’s Winter Holiday Stroll, for performances, face-painting and more. Visit nashualibrary.org or call 589-4600.

• Visit with Santa Claus at the Deerfield Town Hall (Church Street) on Sunday, Dec. 1, between 2 and 4 p.m., just before the town’s annual holiday lighting and firemen’s parade.

Also included will be hot cocoa, baked goods, holiday-themed activities and more. Visit townofdeerfieldnh.com or call 463-8811.

• Join the Whipple Free Library (67 Mont Vernon Road, New Boston) for holiday storytimes every Monday at 11:30 a.m., from Dec. 2 through Dec. 16. The story sessions are geared toward kids ages 3 to 6 and also feature singalong songs and crafts. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Visit whipplefreelibrary.org or call 524-6978.

• The Derry Public Library (64 E. Broadway) will once again host its annual elf training programs on Thursday, Dec. 5, with three sessions at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Elves-in-training will get to create hats and ornaments, decorate cookies and more. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Visit derrypl.org or call 431-6140.

• Each of the four Barnes & Noble stores in southern New Hampshire (1741 S. Willow St., Manchester; 235 Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua; 125 S. Broadway, Salem; 45 Gosling Road, Newington) will host a storytime featuring The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. Pajamas are encouraged, and hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Admission is free. Visit stores.barne-

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• The Gilford Youth Center (19 Potter Hill Road) will host Santa Land on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring games, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, bounce houses and more. Admission is free. Visit gilfordyouthcenter.com or call 524-6978.

• Charmingfare Farm (774 High St., Candia) will host Santa’s Big Party on any weekend beginning Saturday, Dec. 7, and through Sunday, Dec. 22. The annual event series is geared toward younger kids and features horse-drawn rides, visits with Santa Claus, sugar cookies, hot cocoa, costumed characters and holiday performers. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit visitthefarm.com to check available times.

• Join the Hooksett Public Library (31 Mount Saint Mary’s Way) for its annual Santa Party on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For a donation of $1, kids can get their pictures taken with Santa Claus and printed right away. The library will also be providing crafts and games.

Visit hooksettlibrary.org or call 485-6092.

• Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will visit the Londonderry Access Center (281 Mammoth Road) on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids will get to visit with Santa live on TV and enjoy free photos, gifts and refreshments. Admission is free. Visit lactv.com.

• The Millyard Museum (200 Bedford St., Manchester) is hosting its annual American Girl Doll Tea Party on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendees can bring their dolls for a guided tour of the museum, which will be followed by a tea party with crafts and other refreshments. Tickets are $10 and all children must be accompanied by adults. Visit manchesterhistoric.org.

• Enjoy s’mores with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the New Boston town common (5 Meetinghouse Hill Road, New Boston). The event will also feature marshmallow roasting over fire pits, hot chocolate and cider, plus a make your own ornament station for kids.

Visit newbostonnh.gov.

• Tickets are on sale now for special screenings of the children’s Christmas film The Polar Express at O’Neil Cinemas (24 Calef Highway, Epping) on Saturday, Dec. 7, or Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 or 4:30 p.m. each day. The cost is $10 per person and includes complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Visit oneilcinemas.com/ epping-nh-movies-tickets.

• Santa Claus will visit the Rodgers Memorial Library (194 Derry Road, Hudson) on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to take photos and Christmas wishes from kids. Admission is free. Visit rodgerslibrary.org or call 886-6030.

• Join the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St., Dover) for Jingle Bell Express on Saturday, Dec. 7, or Saturday, Dec. 14, with sessions available from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., noon to 1 p.m., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4 p.m. each day. There will be make-and-take holiday crafts, storytimes of The Polar Express, refreshments and more. The cost is $27 per person and $24 for museum members. Children ages 2 and under receive free admittance. Visit childrens-museum.org or call 742-2002.

• Children’s author Mary Lyn Ray will be at the MainStreet BookEnds of Warner (16 E. Main St.) on Sunday, Dec. 8, at noon to present The Friendship Book, the recently released companion to last year’s The Thank You Book. Visit mainstreetbookends.com.

• Santa Claus will visit Benson Park (19 Kimball Hill Road, Hudson) in the Elephant Barn on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. A small donation of $5 per photo taken is requested, and light refreshments will also be provided. Visit friendsofbensonpark.com.

• Don’t miss the Polar Express party at the West Branch of the Manchester City Library (76 N. Main St.) on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. There will be snacks, crafts and more.

The event is best for kids in grades 1 through 5. Admission is free but registration is required.

Visit manchester.lib.nh.us or cal 624-6560.

• The Eastside Plaza (Hanover Street, Manchester) will host a children’s holiday event on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m., which will feature horse sleigh rides, a petting zoo and other free activities. Visit eastsideplazanh.com.

• Visit the Goffstown Public Library (2 High St.) on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m. for a kids’ movie matinee featuring Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer. No registration is required.

Visit goffstownlibrary.com or call 497-2102.

• Join the Smyth Public Library (55 High St., Candia) for a storytime with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 7 p.m. Pajamas are encouraged, and snacks will be served. Visit smythpl.org or call 483-8245.

• The YMCA of Greater Londonderry (206 Rockingham Road, Londonderry) will host The Great Candy Cane Hunt on Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Kids are invited to decorate their candy cane bags and go on a hunt for hidden candy canes scattered around the YMCA’s grounds. Other activities will include winter carnival games, photos with Santa Claus and hot cocoa around a firepit. The cost is $5 per person and attendees must bring their own flashlights.

Visit graniteymca.org or call 437-9622.

• Santa Claus will visit Van Otis Chocolates

(341 Elm St., Manchester) on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon to take photos and accept Christmas lists from kids. Admission is free and no reservations are required. Visit vanotischocolates.com.

• Santa Claus will visit the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry) for a storytime and photos on Saturday, Dec. 14; he’ll arrive at the museum by helicopter at 11 a.m. Visit nhahs.org/upcoming-events or call 669-4820.

• Enjoy breakfast with Santa at the Auburn Village School (11 Eaton Hill Road) on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 to 11 a.m., courtesy of the Friends of the Griffin Free Public Library. Visit griffinfree.org or call 483-5374.

• Visit the Hampstead Public Library (9 Mary E. Clark Drive) for holiday bedtime stories on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wearing pajamas is encouraged. Visit hampsteadlibrary. org or call 329-6411.

• Cinemagic of Merrimack (11 Executive Park Drive) will be screening the family Christmas film Elf on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m., as part of its ongoing “Cult Classics” film screening series. The cost is $8.75 per ticket. Visit cinemagicmovies.com.

• All four of the Barnes & Noble Stores in southern New Hampshire (1741 S. Willow St., Manchester; 235 Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua; 125 S. Broadway, Salem; 45 Gosling Road, Newington) for a storytime featuring Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Duskey Rinker on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 11 a.m., as well as a storytime featuring The Kindness Book by Todd Parr on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. Admission is free to all the events.

Visit stores.barnesandnoble.com or call your local store for details.

• Each Cinemagic movie theater in the Granite State (11 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack; 38 Cinemagic Way, Hooksett; 2454 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth) will host a screening of the children’s Christmas film The Polar Express on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 10 a.m. The cost is $6.50 per ticket. Visit cinemagicmovies.com.

• Join the Hampstead Public Library (9 Mary E. Clark Drive) for its annual kids’ New Year’s Party on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, plus a countdown to the new year. Visit hampsteadlibrary.org or call 329-6411.

• Ring in 2020 a bit early at the Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester) during its annual Noon Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to arts and crafts and face-painting, there will be a magic show featuring local magician B.J. Hickman, a balloon drop and bubble-wrap “fireworks.” Tickets are available now. Visit currier. org or call 669-6144.

• The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St., Dover) is hosting its annual Family New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be three “countowns” at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m., with crafts, games, a disco ball and more.

The event is included with regular museum admission and free for all members. Visit childrens-museum.org or call 742-2002.

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Festive flavors Holiday fun for foodies

By Matt Ingersoll

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From cookie swaps and walks to holiday-themed cooking classes and wine tastings, check out this list of some of the tastiest events in New Hampshire this season.

• Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire will present the ninth annual Homeward Bound Food and Beverage Festival at the Radisson Hotel Nashua (11 Tara Blvd.) on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.

In addition to food and drinks from local vendors, the event features silent and live auctions, music, games and more. Tickets are $75 per person. Visit familypromisesnh.org.

• The next available couple’s cooking classes at The Culinary Playground (16 Manning St., Derry) will be Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., when participants will learn to make potato gnocchi in a vodka cream sauce, arugula and pecorino salad with lemon vinaigrette and chocolate hazelnut mousse for dessert. The cost is $160 per couple. Visit culinary-playground.com or call 339-1664.

• The Newmarket Polish American Club is hosting a Sip & Shop Craft Fair & Wine and Spirits tasting on Friday, Dec. 6, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is by a $5 suggested donation and includes three tickets for cocktail sampling. A full cash bar will also be open. Visit newmarketpolishamericanclub.com.

• Join the William Pitt Tavern at the Strawbery Banke Museum (14 Hancock St., Portsmouth) for its annual Pickwick’s Mercantile holiday tavern dinners, with seatings available at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on each night of the museum’s Candlelight Stroll (Saturdays and Sundays, from Dec. 7 through Dec. 22). Each dinner features four courses with locally sourced drinks and live music. The cost is $75 for adults ages 21 and older, and $35 for children. Visit strawberybanke.org/pickwickholiday.cfm.

• Join Brookstone Park (14 Route 11, Der-

Kids gingerbread house decorating class at The Culinary Playground in Derry. Courtesy photo.

ry) for hors d’oeuvres, a carving station, desserts and more during the More the Merrier Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person.

Visit brookstone-park.com or call 328-9255.

• Van Otis Chocolates (341 Elm St., Manchester) will be hosting candy cane making demonstrations on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $6 per ticket, people can watch handcrafted candy canes be created the old-fashioned way and will receive sample pieces. A large Santa made of milk chocolate will also be raffled off in the store. Half of the proceeds from the demonstrations will benefit Easterseals New Hampshire. Visit vanotis.com or call 627-1611.

• Join Smith Memorial Church (30 W. Main St., Hillsborough) for its annual cookie walk on Saturday, Dec. 7, as part of Hillsborough’s Old Fashioned Christmas event. Visit smithmemorialucc.org.

• Enjoy holiday afternoon tea at The Cozy Tea Cart (104 Route 13, Brookline) on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 per person. Visit thecozyteacart.com or call 249-9111.

• Local Baskit (10 Ferry St., Suite 120A, Concord) will host a fudge and beer pair-

ing event on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring entries from several local breweries, like Lithermans Limited Brewery of Concord, 603 Brewery of Londonderry, Henniker Brewing Co. and others. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis.

VIP entries are $8 per person and include a take-home package of fudge and 5 percent off in-store purchases for that night. Visit localbaskit.com or call 219-0882.

• The next installment of The Winemaker’s Kitchen Cooking with Wine class series at LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) is happening on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The theme of this month’s class is “Christmas favorites,” as participants will enjoy cranberry punch and learn to make bacon pecan cheese logs, herb-roasted potatoes and carrots, maple mustard roasted chicken thigh, and eggnog pudding for dessert. Wine will be paired with each item. General admission is $25 per person. Visit labellewinerynh.com or call 672-9898.

• The Culinary Playground (16 Manning St., Derry) will host its next cooking classes for kids ages 3 to 6 on Thursday, Dec. 12, Friday, Dec. 13, and Friday, Dec. 20, with times at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Participants will make their own guacamole “Christmas trees” and “Grinch” fruit skewers. The cost is $18 per child. Visit culinary-playground.com or call 339-1664 for class availability.

• The Jingle Ball Holiday Party returns to Birch Wood Vineyards (199 Rockingham Road, Derry) on Friday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 11 p.m. The evening will feature a four-course holiday-themed dinner, a cash bar, music and dancing. Advance tickets are $60 per person (reservations are required). Visit birchwoodvineyards.com or call 965-4359.

• Join Zorvino Vineyards (226 Main St., Sandown) for its Tidings & Tinsel group holiday party on Friday, Dec. 13, from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $60 all-inclusive and feature dinner, a cocktail hour and more. Visit zorvino.com.

• Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Milford Town Hall (1 Union Square, Milford) on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., featuring pancakes, sausage and more. The cost is $9 per person and free for children under 2.

Register online at milfordrec.com by Dec. 6.

• The Currier & Ives Cookie Tour will return for its 15th year on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than a dozen businesses in and around the Monadnock region participate in this annual cookie tour, providing visitors with homemade treats, refreshments and recipes to take with them.

Tickets are $15 per person (cash only) and will be available beginning Dec. 1 at The Inn at East Hill Farm (460 Monadnock St., Troy), New England Everyday Goods (16 Colls Farm Road, Jaffrey) and the Woodbound Inn (247 Woodbound Road, Rindge). Visit currierandivescookietour.com.

• Join Fulchino Vineyard (187 Pine Hill Road, Hollis) for its sixth annual Christmas open house on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit fulchinovineyard.com or call 438-5984.

• The Inn to Inn Holiday Cookie and Candy Tour returns for its 23rd year on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15, with self-guided tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Several inns in various White Mountain region towns provide cookies and candy to taste, as well as holiday recipe and decorating tips. Eleven inns are participating, each of which are no more than 15 minutes apart from each other.

Advance tickets come with reserving a lodging package at one of the participating inns.

Remaining tickets are available beginning Dec. 1, for $35 per person. Visit countryinnsinthewhitemountains.com.

• Join LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) for its second annual Nutcracker ballet holiday family tea event on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. In addition to meet-andgreets with Nutcracker characters, there will be hot tea, sandwiches and sweet treats, plus Nutcracker-inspired cocktails available for purchase. Tickets are $25 per person. Visit labellewinerynh.com or call 672-9898.

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• “Edible Gifts” is the theme of the next Junior Chefs cooking class at Longmeadow Congregational Church (4 Wilsons Crossing Road, Auburn), presented by the Auburn Parks & Recreation Department, on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to participate and create their own holiday-themed homemade edible gifts. The cost is $22 per child and pre-registration is required. Visit auburnnh.us.

• Join the Smyth Public Library (55 High St., Candia) for its annual Christmas cookie swap on Saturday, Dec. 21. Participants can bring five dozen homemade holiday cookies and drop off between 5 and 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and pick up their new selection of goodies to share on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit smythpl.org or call 483-8245.

• LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) will host a holiday buffet brunch on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., alongside a performance of A Christmas Carol with Project Shakespeare. Brunch items will include homemade scones and muffins, assorted mini quiches, chocolate-covered strawberries and mini macarons. Milk, juice and assorted sodas will be available for purchase at the bar in addition to themed

cocktails for adults. The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 12 and under.

• The Bistro at LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) will host Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring an a la carte festive brunch menu, specialty cocktails and much more. Visit labellewinerynh.com to make a reservation.

• Learn basic cookie decorating tips at a holiday cookie party happening on Monday, Dec. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Vestry at First Congregational Church (6 Stark Highway N, Dunbarton), presented by the Dunbarton-based A Mazie Q competitive barbecue team. Admission is $35 per person and space is limited; registration closes on Dec. 12. Visit amazieq.com.

• Learn to make holiday-themed treats at a workshop on Monday, Dec. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Vestry at First Congregational Church (6 Stark Highway N, Dunbarton).

Participants will make a holiday bark with their choice of decorations and design, plus holiday popcorn munch and truffles. The workshop is presented by A Mazie Q, a Dunbarton-based competitive barbecue team.

Admission is $35 per person and space is limited; registration closes on Dec. 12. Visit amazieq.com.

Local gingerbread workshops, exhibits and urday, Dec. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and from contests 1 to 2:30 p.m. Library staff members will be providing the supplies. Admission is free, but • The Goffstown Public Library (2 High St.) registration is required. Visit amherstlibrary. is hosting several family gingerbread house org or call 673-2288. decorating workshops on Saturday, Nov. • Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth will have 30, at noon; Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m.; its Community Division exhibition of gingerThursday, Dec. 5, at 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. bread houses on display from Friday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 6, through Friday, Dec. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to p.m. Members of the Friends of the Goffstown 5 p.m. each day, at the Discover Portsmouth Public Library will provide all of the materials. Center (10 Middle St.). All houses are free for Admission is free but registration is required, public viewing. Visit vintagechristmasnh.org. as space is limited. Visit goffstownlibrary.com • The Nashua Senior Activity Center (70 or call 497-2102.

Temple St.) is hosting its sixth annual ginger• Join The Culinary Playground (16 Man- bread house contest on Saturday, Dec. 7, from ning St., Derry) for its annual parent-child 8 to 11 a.m. Visit nashuaseniorcenter.org or call gingerbread house decorating workshops on 816-2649.

Saturday, Nov. 30, from 4 to 5 or from 5:30 to • The Slusser Senior Center (164 Houston 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. Drive, Hopkinton) will host a gingerbread or from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or Friday, house workshop on Saturday, Dec. 7, with Dec. 20, from 4 to 5, 5:30 to 6:30 or 7 to 8 p.m. time slots from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or from 11 a.m.

Adults and kids will work together with royal to 12:30 p.m. The cost to assemble houses is icing and rainbow of treats to design and dec- $15 per house for Hopkinton residents and $20 orate their own houses. Hot cocoa and cookies for non-residents. Registration is required by will be served. The cost is $42 per parent-child Dec. 1. Visit hopkintonrec.com. team and registration is required. Visit culi• There will be gingerbread house deconary-playground.com or call 339-1664. rating workshops at the Rodgers Memorial • Frederick’s Pastries (109 Route 101A, Library (194 Derry Road, Hudson) on ThursAmherst) is hosting several gingerbread day, Dec. 12; from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for teens house decorating classes, including on Mon- (grades 7 to 12) and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. for day, Dec. 2, and Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6 to tweens (grades 4 to 7). Supplies will be provid7:30 p.m. (for adults); and Thursday, Dec. 5, ed, but donations are accepted too. Registration and Monday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (for is required. Visit rodgerslibrary.org or call kids and adults). The cost is $60 per person. 886-6030.

Visit pastry.net or call 882-7725.

• Join the Smyth Public Library (55 High • The Amherst Town Library (14 Main St.) St., Candia) for a holiday gingerbread house will host family gingerbread workshops on making party on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m; and Sat- to 2 p.m. Visit smythpl.org or call 483-8245.

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• The Brewery Lights continues at Anheuser-Busch Tour Center & Biergarten (221 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack), every Thursday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., through Dec. 29 (except Thanksgiving Day). During Brewery Lights, guests can enjoy thousands of holiday lights and decorations across the brewery, plus a Kids’ Zone, beer samples, holiday-themed specials and more. Visit budweisertours.com.

• The Gift of Lights returns to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1122 Route 106 North, Loudon) starting Thursday, Nov. 28, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and running every night through Sunday, Jan. 5. Guests drive through more than two miles of light displays. Santa Claus will also be at the Speedway’s main office on Friday and Saturday nights, through Dec. 21. The cost is $25 per car at the gate. Visit nhms.com/ events/gift-of-lights.

• Join Castle in the Clouds (455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough) for the final weekend of its Christmas at the Castle festivities Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The Lucknow mansion at Castle in the Clouds will be festively prepared for the holidays by creative businesses and designers.

Free activities will include an artisan fair, children’s holiday crafts, a visit from Santa Claus, and complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. Tickets range from $15 to $20 for adults, $8 to $10 for kids and teens ages 5 to 17, and free for kids ages 4 and under, depending on an attendee’s membership status. Visit castleintheclouds.org.

• The town of Derry’s Parks & Recreation Department (31 W. Broadway) will host A Very Derry Holiday on Saturday, Nov. 30.

From 2 to 5 p.m. there will be free activities including cookie decorating, face-painting, wooden toy creations, balloon artistry and more. Visit derrynh.org/parks-recreation or call 432-6136.

• The Jingle Bell Craft Fair, on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton (2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua), will feature more than 80 local exhibitors selling holiday decor, hand-painted Christmas ornaments, floral art, jewelry, gift baskets and more. Call 886-1200 for more details.

• Sweet Hill Farm (82 Newton Road, Plaistow) is hosting a holiday open house on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

The Gift of Lights at NHMS. Courtesy photo.

featuring hayrides with Santa Claus, hot chocolate and cider doughnuts for sale, plus New Hampshire-grown Christmas trees, wreaths and centerpieces, farm poinsettias and more. Visit sweethillfarm.com or call 974-7279.

• The Loon Center (183 Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough) will host a holiday open house on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities at this annual event include hay rides, children’s crafts, face-painting, balloon animals, refreshments, holiday shopping opportunities and an annual benefit raffle drawing. Visit loon.org or call 476-5666.

• Laconia’s Christmas Village returns to the city’s downtown community center (306 Union Ave.) on Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be crafts, visits with Santa Claus, North Pole decorations and more.

Visit laconiachristmasvillage.org.

• Roosting Place Art & Decor (152 Front St., Exeter) will hold holiday open house dates on Friday, Dec. 6, Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Visit roostingplaceart.com or call 361-7917.

• The Pine Hill Holiday Fair will feature an adults-only shopping event on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., with live music, desserts and handcrafted gifts, followed by a day-long family-friendly fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with food stations, a cake walk and performances from the Flying Gravity Circus. All festivities are taking place at Pine Hill at High Mowing School (77 Pine Hill Drive, Wilton). Visit pinehill.org/holidayfair.

• Join Charmingfare Farm (774 High St., Candia) for its annual Lighted Winter Wonderland every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning Dec. 6 and also on Monday, Dec. 23. The farm’s other ongoing holiday event, Santa’s Big Party, is during the day and attracts younger children, Lighted Winter Wonderland is geared more toward families with kids of all ages, offering horse-drawn rides, costumed characters, a petting zoo and holiday displays. Christmas trees are

theme, including ornaments, mittens, sea glass artwork and more. There will also be gift baskets, a bake sale and a heritage treasures table. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be visiting from the North Pole from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 373-8088 for more details.

• St. Patrick’s Parish (12 Main St., Pelham) will host a Christmas craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to local craft vendors, there will be a homemade baked goods table, a coloring contest and raffles. Call the church office at 635-3525.

• There will be a craft fair at Hudson Memorial School (Memorial Drive) on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., courtesy of the GFWC Woman’s Club. Visit facebook.com/GFWCHWC. • The Amherst Lions Club’s 39th annual holiday craft fair will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Amherst Middle School (14 Cross St., Amherst). Visit e-clubhouse.org/ sites/amherstnh.

• The annual Christmas in Strafford Craft Fair will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Dozens of crafters sell their handmade items at various homes and other locations across town. Visit christmasinstrafford.com to access a map.

• The Greenland Christmas Fair will return to Greenland Parish House (44 Post Road, Greenland) on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to crafts, there will be a cookie walk, visits with Santa Claus, children’s activities, a luncheon with soups and sandwiches, a silent auction and more. Visit communitychurchofgreenland. org or call 436-8336.

• Christmas at Canterbury returns to Canterbury Shaker Village (288 Shaker Road) on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Saturday, Dec. 14, from 3 to 8 p.m. Each event is an opportunity to experience what Christmas was like during the era of the Shakers, with holiday-inspired craft making, a visit with Father Christmas, a toy train display, hot cider, Christmas carols and more. The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children and teens ages 6 and up and free for children ages 5 and under. Shaker Village members receive a half-off discount. Visit shakers.org.

• The Holly Town Fair returns to Arlington Street United Methodist Church (63 Arlington St., Nashua) on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature handcrafted items by local vendors, plus baked goods, canned goods, candy, a cookie walk and a soup and sandwich lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit asumc.net.

• The annual holiday craft fair at Unitarian Universalist Congregation (20 Elm St., Milford) on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature handcrafted gifts, ornaments, jewelry, baked goods and more.

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• Starry, Starry Weekend will return to downtown Contoocook for the 16th year on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event features more than 20 holiday shopping destinations around town. Visit contoocookchamber.com.

• First Baptist Church (121 Manchester St., Nashua) will hold an Olde-Fashioned Christmas Fair on Friday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be a make-yourown cocoa bar, a penny raffle, a 50/50 raffle, visits with Santa Claus, a Christmas cookie walk and more.

Visit fbcnashua.org or call 882-4512.

• The Millyard Museum (200 Bedford St., Manchester) will hold its annual holiday open house on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which will feature guest appearances from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

There will also be children’s holiday crafts, raffles, old-fashioned board games, cookies and cider, holiday shopping and more.

Admission is free. Visit manchesterhistoric. org or call 622-7531.

• Don’t miss the annual Made in New England Expo, happening Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St.). Organized by Millyard Communications, this event features a variety of New Hampshire-made farm and food products available, among other regionally made items. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors over 65, $2 for children ages 2 to 12 and free for children under 2. Tickets are available at the door, cash or check only.

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• Join the Strawbery Banke Museum (14 Hancock St., Portsmouth) for its 40th year of the Candlelight Stroll during the weekends of Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8; Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15; and Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Attendees can walk through historic houses of the museum and meet costumed role players and performers, while other features include treasure hunts and craft demonstrations. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12.50 for kids and teens ages 5 and up, $60 per family (which covers two adults and two children ages 5 and up) and free for kids under 5 as well as active-duty military service members, veterans and their families.

• The New Castle Village Christmas Fair, happening on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at New Castle’s Recreation Building (301 Wentworth Road), will feature unique crafts, many with a nautical

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• Christmas in the Village in Suncook returns on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., featuring ongoing children’s activities, holiday shopping and more. Visit facebook. com/littlevintagevenue.

• There will be a holiday fair at Brookstone Park (14 Route 111, Derry) on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features local crafters and artists, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, a cookie decoration and a hot cocoa bar. Visit brookstone-park.com.

• More than 75 juried artisans will offer a variety of products, such as scarves, candles, metal arts, ornaments, specialty foods, jewelry and more during the Great Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. It’s all happening at the Hampshire Dome (34 Emerson Road, Milford) on Friday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit gneartisancraftshows.com.

• Lights on the Hill will return to the town of Candia on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 8 p.m., featuring a variety of activities happening in historic 19th-century buildings from the corner of Route 27 (High Street) and South Road. Hundreds of holiday lights will be set up for attendees to enjoy, while the event also features performances from the Concord Coachmen Chorus and the Granite State Cloggers. Visit facebook.com/ lightsonthehillnh or call 483-0506.

• There will be a holiday craft fair at the Hunt Memorial Building (6 Main St., Nashua) on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit nashuanh.gov.

• The Hollis Woman’s Club is holding its fifth annual Hollis Town Luminaria stroll on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. Participants will light candles in the Hollis town center on Monument Square to get ready for Santa Claus’s procession to the Lawrence Barn Community Center (28 Depot Road).

Visit holliswomansclub.org.

• Enjoy a Victorian Christmas at the New Hampshire Farm Museum (1305 White Mountain Highway, Milton) on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The historic Jones Farmhouse will feature costumed role players and holiday-themed decorations, and the event will also feature a cookie walk. The cost is $10 for adults, $25 for families, $7.50 for seniors ages 65 and older, $5 for kids and teens ages 4 and up and free for kids under 4 and for active

military service members. A makeup date is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 15, from noon to 3 p.m., in the event of severe weather. Visit nhfarmmuseum.org.

• Don’t miss the Holly Jolly Craft Fair, happening on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton (2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua). This holiday-themed craft fair will feature dozens of exhibitors selling gift baskets, handpainted items and more. Call 886-1200 for more details.

• The Gilford Village Candlelight Stroll returns on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. to Belknap Mountain and Potter Hill roads in Gilford, which will be decked out with more than 1,000 festive candlelights.

Live entertainment, costumed characters, cookies and hot cider will also be featured.

Visit gilfordnh.org.

• The McLane Audubon Center (84 Silk Farm Road, Concord) will host a holiday craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to handmade crafts by local artisans, there will be a raffle, children’s activities, refreshments and live birds. The Nature Center will also be open, and Audubon members will receive 20 percent off all purchases. Visit nhaudubon.org.

• Pipe Dream Brewing (49 Harvey Road, Londonderry) will host a craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from noon to 5 p.m. Visit pipedreambrewingnh.com or call 404-0751.

• There will be a holiday craft fair at Auburn Village School (11 Eaton Hill Road, Auburn) on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit facebook.com/avspta.

• Pats Peak Ski Area (686 Flanders Road, Henniker) is holding its annual New Year’s Family Celebration on Tuesday, Dec. 31, with festivities starting at 6 p.m. The event will include opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and tubing, as well as live entertainment, food stations and a fireworks display at midnight. Tickets are $95 for adults, $55 for children and teens ages 6 and up and for seniors over 65. If you don’t want to ski, tickets for the party are $75 for adults and $40 for children ages 6 and up and seniors over 65. If you just want to ski, tickets are $46 for everyone. Just tubing is $22. Visit patspeak.com.

• Hampton Beach’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. Visit hamptonbeach.org.

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• Firefly Pottery (72 Mirona Road, Suite 7, Portsmouth) will have a free ornament day on Friday, Nov. 29, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by and paint your own ornament for free. Visit fireflypotterynh.com.

• Muse Paintbar (42 Hanover St., Manchester, muse paintbar.com) will host a Peppy Penguins painting class on Friday, Nov. 29, at noon for $25; a Grinch painting class at 3:45 p.m. for $29; and a Christmas Countdown wooden sign painting workshop at 7:30 p.m. for $29.

• The Canvas Roadshow (25 S. River Road, Bedford, 943-2103, the canvas roadshow.com) will have a Silly Snowman paint-and-sip night on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. The cost is $30.

• Muse Paintbar (42 Hanover St., Manchester, muse paintbar.com) will host winter- and holiday- themed paint nights almost every night throughout December. Costs vary. See website for dates and projects.

• Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 Ash St., Hollis) will have a winter snow globe workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for adults and teens age 12 and up. The cost is $35. Register online.

Visit wildsalamander.com.

• Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 Ash St., Hollis) will have a block print workshop where you can make your own notecards or gift tags on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. All materials are included.

The cost is $35. Register online. Visit wildsalamander.com.

• The Canvas Roadshow (25 S. River Road, Bedford, 943-2103, the canvas roadshow.com) will host a Hammer & Stain Christmas Countdown wood painting workshop on Friday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Choose from a variety of projects ranging from $25 to $65.

• AR Workshop Manchester (875 Elm St., Manchester, 573-9662, arworkshop.com/manchester) will have a holiday ornaments workshop on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 11:30 a.m. for $5 per ornament, followed by a gift-making workshop with all kinds of projects to choose from at 4:30 p.m. Costs vary depending on the project.

• Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 Ash St., Hollis) will have a family dropin cocoa and ornaments workshop on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Make your own personalized orna-

ments. They are $5 each or seven for $25.

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• Firefly Pottery (72 Mirona Road, Suite 7, Portsmouth) will have a Cookies for Santa platter painting party on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. The cost ranges from $28 to $32 depending on the pottery piece you choose.

Visit fireflypotterynh.com.

• Time to Clay (228 Daniel Webster Highway, Nashua) has a Gnome for the Holidays platter paint night on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $42. Visit timetoclay. com.

• Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 Ash St., Hollis) will have a Winter Fairy Door workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Create a polymer clay fairy door with holiday decorations. It’s for adults and teens ages 12 and up. The cost is $35. Register online. Visit wildsalamander. com.

• Derry Public Library (64 E. Broadway, Derry) will have a DIY holiday gift making extravaganza on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m. Visit derrypl.org.

• Concord Public Library (45 Green St., Concord) will have an ornament painting with alcohol inks workshop on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. Registration is required.

Visit concordpubliclibrary.net/registration.

• Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 Ash St., Hollis) will have a felted gnomes workshop for adults on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All materials are included. The cost is $35. Register online.

Visit wildsalamander.com.

• The Canvas Roadshow (25 S. River Road, Bedford, 943-2103, the canvas roadshow.com) will host a Trio Trees and Gnomes wood painting workshop on Friday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. Choose from a variety of projects ranging from $25 to $72.

• Creative Ventures Gallery (411 Nashua St., Milford, 672-2500, creative ventures fineart.com) will have a winter bird ornaments workshop on Friday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. for adults and teens age 16 and up. The cost is $25.

• Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 Ash St., Hollis) will have a zentangle windowpane snowflakes workshop on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Create four festive windowpane images using the zentangle technique. The cost is $35. Register online. Visit wildsalamander.com.

• AR Workshop Manchester (875 Elm St., Manchester, 573-9662, arworkshop. com/manchester) will have a last-minute gift-making workshop on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m. with all kinds of projects to choose from at 4:30 p.m. Costs vary depending on the project.

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• Twiggs Gallery (254 King St., Boscawen) presents “Sleighbell Studio 2019,” a curated collection of fine art and crafts for holiday gift giving, on view now through Dec. 14. Visit twiggsgallery.wordpress.com.

• ArtHub (30 Temple St., Nashua) presents a show, “Joyful Giving: Big and Small,” now through Dec. 21, featuring works of art in various media, priced for holiday gift giving. Call 405-698-1951 or visit naaa-arthub.org.

• The Whitty Gallery at Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 Ash St., Hollis) presents its holiday gift-giving show “Good Things Come in Small Packages” now through Dec. 22. The show features small works in various media by local and regional artists. Call 465-9453 or visit wildsalamander.com.

• The Seacoast Artist Association (130 Water St., Exeter) has a show, “Big Gifts Come in Small Packages,” on view now through Dec. 27, with an open house Friday, Dec. 6, 4 to 7 p.m. It features small works of art, all priced under $100 for holiday gift giving. Visit seacoastartist.org.

•​Creative Ventures Gallery (411 Nashua St., Milford) has a holiday show, “Small Works Big Impact,” on view now through December, with small works of art in various media, priced affordably for gift buying. Visit creativeventuresfineart.com or call 672-2500.

• Studio 550 Art Center (550 Elm St., Manchester) has its Annual Cup Show and Sale now through Feb. 28. Browse mugs by clay artists to find the perfect Christmas or Valentine’s Day gift. Visit 550arts.com.

• The Craftworkers’ Guild’s Holiday Craft Shop is open Nov. 29 through Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Oliver Kendall House (5 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford). There will be a variety of handmade goods by juried artisans. Visit facebook.com/ CraftworkersGuild.

• The Trumpet Gallery (8 Grove St., Peterborough) has its Holiday Fair on Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. It will feature the work of 15 local fine artists offering special pricing on their art. Call 801-4502 or email monaadisabrooks@gmail.com.

• Frisella Fine Art (87 Lafayette Road, Suite 6, Hampton Falls) presents its “Home for the Holidays” art show on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 1, from 2 to 5 p.m. Visit frisellafineart.com.

• The Concord Arts Market presents its Holiday Arts Market every Sunday in December from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Eagle Square, Concord,

and its Winter Giftopolis on Friday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 11 p.m. Shop a variety of handmade gifts by local artists and artisans. Visit concordartsmarket.net.

• New Hampshire Art Association presents its holiday exhibition “All That’s Merry And Bright” at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery (136 State St., Portsmouth) from Dec. 4 through Dec. 29. There will be work in all media, including framed art, 3D art, card sets and books for sale.

An opening reception will be Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit nhartassociation.org.

• Intown Manchester’s Downtown Holiday Market will be open at Brady Sullivan Plaza (1000 Elm St., Manchester) on Thursdays, Dec. 5, Dec. 12, and Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop artwork and crafts by local artisans. Visit intownmanchester.com • The Hanover Street Holiday Art Stroll takes place in Manchester on Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 to 8 p.m. Take a stroll on and around Hanover Street to see artists and galleries. Check in at Diane Crespo Fine Art Gallery at 32 Hanover St. Email dianecrespofineart1@gmail.com.

• Studioverne Fine Art Fused Glass and Creative Framing Solutions (81 and 83R Hanover St., Manchester) will host their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Browse and purchase work by local artisans and make your own fused glass snowman ornament for $15. There will be refreshments and live music. Visit facebook.com/verneorlosk.

• The Picker Collaborative Artists (3 Pine St., Nashua) host their Holiday Open Studio on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come enjoy live music and refreshments as you shop for handmade gifts for the holidays and meet the artists. Visit pickerartists.com.

• Gallery 46, located at Remember This Antiques and Collectibles (46 Route 101A, Amherst) is having an Artists Holiday Open House Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists-in-residence will be there.

Visit facebook.com/artgallery46.

• Seacoast Artisans present “Our Christmas Show” at Lafayette Crossing, North Hampton, on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5. Find the event on Facebook.

• Main Street Art (75 Main St., Newfields) presents its annual Holiday Small Works Show Dec. 7 through Dec. 23. It features small works in a variety of styles and media by local artists and artisans and priced for holiday gift shopping.

An opening reception will be Saturday, Dec. 7, noon to 4 p.m. Visit mainstreetart.org.

• New England College Institute of Art and Design (148 Concord St., Manchester) has a Holiday Maker Fair on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students, alumni and others will present handmade items. Visit nhia.edu.

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Scope out the album offerings and the locations early, many of which are having sales as well as the special releases: for example, Pitchfork Records in Concord will open at 8 a.m. today and is having a special 10-hour sale with all used records half-price. Music Connection in Manchester will also open at 8 a.m. and is selling used vinyl, used CDs and used movies for half off until noon (as well as sales all weekend long). If you’re looking for a specific release on the Record Store Day schedule, experts recommend getting in line early (Pitchfork reported that in past years, some 40 to 60 people were in line when the store opened) as quantities of each release can be limited. Friday is also a regular album release day (see page 66 for Eric W. Saeger’s rundown of some of the Nov. 29 releases).

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Check out Plaid Friday — a shop-local alternative to Black Friday. Today in downtown Nashua, stop by 201 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to get a swag bag from Nashua’s Great American Downtown with a map of businesses participating in the day, coupons and more, according to downtownnashua.org. And shoppers can get a second dose of downtown Nashua tomorrow at the Winter Stroll (see our story on page 17). See a rundown of other shop-local opportunities in our story in the Nov. 7 issue.

Go to hippopress.com and click on “Read the Entire Paper: See Our Flip Book on Issuu,” where you’ll find complete issues that can be read on any device. Or, from our home page, click on “past issues” to find the PDFs. The story is on page 13.

Sunday, Dec. 1

Saturday, Nov. 30

Dance it out at the “70s vs. 80s vs. 90s vs. 00s Dance Party” with DJ73 tonight at 8 p.m. at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage (16 S. Main St. in Concord; banknhstage.com, 225-1111). Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. “Our video wall and state-of-theart sound and lighting systems will make this night a one-of-akind multimedia experience,” according to the website. Find more places to dance off the pent up pie energy or chill out with some live music in our Music This Week listing, which starts on page 70.

EAT: Thanksgiving, out in the world Depending on when you’re reading this, there may still be time to make reservations for a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings (that you don’t have to prepare personally) at an area restaurant (particularly if you can be flexible about time).

Check out the Nov. 14 issue of the Hippo on page 30 for a list of area restaurants and their turkey day offerings. Go to hippopress.com and click on “Read the Entire Paper: See Our Flip Book on Issuu,” where you’ll find complete issues that can be read on any device. Or, from our home page, click on “past issues” to find the PDFs. In last week’s (Nov. 21) issue, you can find tips on cooking the perfect bird; find that story on page 12.

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In other shopping news, today is Museum Store Sunday, a national effort to encourage patronage at museum stores (and by extension, support for museums), according to museumstoresunday.org. Locally, the Currier Museum in Manchester is offering a 10 percent discount (as well as other enticements) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and new and gift memberships for 20 percent off. SEE Science Center in Manchester is also offering a 10 percent discount today (and on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30) and, with a purchase of $30 or more, a free copy of the center’s book about dinosaurs, We Thought You’d Never Ask. Both locations have additional discounts for members.

DRINK: Brews under the lights The Brewery Lights festivities at the Anheuser-Busch Tour Center & Biergarten (221 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack) continue every Thursday and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., through Dec. 29 (except on Thanksgiving Day). During Brewery Lights, guests can enjoy thousands of holiday lights and decorations across the brewery, plus a Kids’ Zone, beer samples, holiday-themed specials and more. Visit budweisertours.com

Wednesday, Dec. 4

We make no predictions about the weather but, once there’s snow, starting today and running through March, snowshoe rentals will be available at the New Hampshire Audubon Massabesic Center (26 Audubon Way in Auburn; nhaudubon.org, 668-2045) for hiking the center’s trails Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $10 per pair and you can call in advance for reservations if you have a large group.

BE MERRY: With even more shopping Another spot to look for gifts: The Craftworkers’ Guild in Bedford will open their seasonal fair in the Oliver Kendall House at the bottom of the hill in the Bedford Public Library parking lot (3 Meetinghouse Road in Bedford) on Friday, Nov. 29. Shopping will be open through Sunday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the “gourmet and goodies” sale running this weekend (Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1) as well as the weekend of Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. The fair features arts and crafts from more than 60 guild members, according to thecraftworkersguild.org.

Currier After Hours: Artisan Night December 5, 6 – 9 pm Start your holiday shopping early with an artisan fair hosted by the Currier Museum Shop. Regional artisans will be on hand selling handmade crafts throughout the Museum. Enjoy live Celtic music by Jordan TW Duo and sample delicious food by the Currier Catering Team.

Museum Store Sunday - December 1, 11 am – 5 pm On Sunday, December 1st, the Currier joins museums around the world to celebrate Museum Store Sunday.

We will be joining museums across the world offering quality gifts filled with inspiration and educational value, all at special holiday prices! Come shop, visit the galleries and stop by the Café.

There will be discounts and raffles and a free gift with every purchase. For more information visit Currier.org

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CCA Global Partners opens a new art gallery in Manchester Do you believe there is a need for more gallery spaces in Manchester?

There is not enough art shown in the city and not enough galleries in the city. We think Manchester is at a wonderful point in its history of being more culturally diverse as far as restaurants and entertainment, and I think art needs to be a part of that as well.

By Angie Sykeny

asykeny@hippopress.com

CCA Global Partners, a business cooperative with an office in the Millyard in Manchester, has opened a new gallery space in its office suite, “The Art Gallery at CCA Global,” to feature local artists. The gallery, curated by Sullivan Framing & Fine Arts Gallery in Bedford, will highlight a different artist every four months. The first artist to be featured, Cheryl Vratsenes, held an opening reception and meet-and-greet at the gallery on Nov. 13 and will have her work on view through Feb. 28. Her paintings are “full of color and unique with subjects such as coastal birds, fish, animals and landscapes of New Hampshire,” according to a press release about the new gallery. The Hippo talked with Howard Brodsky, co-founder and co-CEO of CCA Global Partners, about his decision to construct a gallery in the company’s office.

Tell me about the gallery.

It’s right to the left when you walk in, and it takes up a whole section of our office. If I had to estimate the square footage, I’d say it’s about 300 to 400 square feet. About two to three months ago, we started building it as a gallery area and got special lighting for it. We also have a beautiful innovation room where we hold opening celebrations for the artists, with wine and food.

How can other companies incorporate art into their missions?

I think more companies should take an active role in funding art and supporting local artists and giving them a framework to show their work. The more art and dance and music that we integrate with our companies’ culture, the more it enhances the creative economy.

“The Art Gallery at CCA Global”

The Art Gallery at CCA Global. Courtesy photo.

How does your mission at CCA Global Partners relate to art?

Our mission is to save family businesses in America that are competing with national chains — everything from bike stores to childcare centers. … An important part of what we do is creative economy, and artists are an integral part of creative economy. Business is not separate from community and arts and culture. We believe very much in being active in the community; we always say, “People over profit,” and I think that includes artists.

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Why did you decide to open an art gallery at the office?

I think that artists — local, New Hampshire artists — need to be supported as much as possible. Not only that, but I think that by having more art exposed, it allows [the community] to engage with artists more. I think the employees benefit from having art in the office, and I think it benefits everyone in the community.

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Includes listings for gallery events, ongoing exhibits and classes. To Includes listings, shows, auditions, workshops and more. get listed, e-mail arts@hippopress.com.

To get listed, e-mail arts@hippopress.com.

Art Events • MADE IN NEW ENGLAND EXPO Organized by Millyard Communications, this event features a variety of New Hampshire-made farm and food products available, among other regionally made items. Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors over 65, $2 for children ages 2 to 12 and free for children under 2. Tickets are available at the door, cash or check only. Visit eventsnh.com.

Openings • ROOM FOR MEMORY RECEPTIONS Featuring the work of Heather Morgan. 3S Artspace (319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth). Fri., Dec. 6, 5 to 8 p.m. Visit 3sarts.org.

• BIG GIFTS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES HOLI-

DAY OPEN HOUSE The Seacoast Artist Association (130 Water St., Exeter) has a show on view now through Dec. 27.

It features small works of art, all priced under $100 for holiday gift giving. Fri., Dec. 6, 4 to 7 p.m. Visit seacoastartist.org.

Events • NEW HAMPSHIRE ANTIQUE CO-OP HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE During this three-day event, enjoy refreshments, sweet treats, raffles, prizes, a scavenger hunt and more.

Antique Co-op dealers will stock their booths with unique antique gift ideas and nostalgic items, and the shop will be festively decorated for the holiday season.

Fri., Nov. 29, through Sun., Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Hampshire Antique Co-op, 323 Elm St., Milford. Free. Visit nhantiquecoop.com.

Workshops/classes • ZENTANGLE ORNAMENT

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MAKING Attendees will get to make a paper bell ornament using metallic ink on dark paper or color on white paper. The workshop is open to teens and adults ages 12 and up with any level of experience. Sun., Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Nashua Gallery, 98 Main St., Nashua.

Class tuition is $25 due upon registration, with a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.

Email nashuarg@nhcrafts.org or call 595-8233.

• DIY HOLIDAY GIFT EXTRAVAGANZA In addition to decorating gift bags, there will be jewelry, felt bookmarks, bath salts, pet toys and more. Wed., Dec. 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway, Derry. Free; registration is required. Visit derrypl.org or call 432-6140.

• RISOGRAPH 101 PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP This three-hour workshop is an introduction to the risograph printing

process. Attendees will learn the basics of how the machine works, and leave with their own edition of 20 two-color prints, plus one print each from everyone else in the group. Fri., Dec. 13, 6 to 9 p.m. Directangle Press, Goffstown.

• MINDFULNESS MANDALA ART CLASS Taught by Kathryn Costa, Manchester artist and fulltime mandala art instructor, and author of The Mandala Guidebook: How to Draw, Paint, and Color Expressive Mandala Art. Every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 9 p.m. Studio 550.

In the Galleries • “THE SHAKERS AND THE MODERN WORLD: A COLLABORATION WITH CANTERBURY” Special exhibition.

Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester). Oct. 12 through Feb. 16. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for students, $5 for youth. Visit currier.org or call 669-6144.

Where: 670 N. Commercial St., Manchester Viewing hours: Monday and Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m., by appointment Current exhibit: Paintings by Cheryl Vratsenes, on view now through Feb. 28. Paintings are available for purchase through Sullivan Framing & Fine Art Gallery (15 N. Amherst Road, Bedford, 471-1888, sullivanframing.com) More info: ccaglobalpartners.com, 626-0333

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Includes symphony and orchestral performances.

To get listed, e-mail arts@hippopress.com.

• “IT’S PASTEL” The Pastel Society of New Hampshire’s 11th annual national juried exhibit. More than 80 paintings from artists across the country will be on display. Discover Portsmouth Center Gallery (10 Middle St., Portsmouth). Oct. 25 through Nov. 30. Visit pastelsocietynh. com.

• PAM TARBELL Artist exhibits. Durham Public Library (49 Madbury Road, Durham) Nov. 1 through Nov. 30. Visit pamtarbell.com.

• NEW HAMPSHIRE ART ASSOCIATION 20TH ANNUAL JOAN L. DUNFEY EXHIBITION Oct. 30 through Dec. 1 at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth. Visit nhartassociation.org.

• ROOM FOR MEMORY Featuring the work of Heather Morgan. 3S Artspace (319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth). Nov. 22 through Jan. 5, 2020. Visit 3sarts.org.

• FALL EXHIBITION The New Hampshire Furniture Masters

Association presents. Furniture Masters’ Gallery (49 S. Main St., Concord). Now through Dec. 9.

Visit furnituremasters.org.

• SLEIGHBELL STUDIO 2019 Twiggs Gallery (254 King St., Boscawen) presents a curated collection of fine art and crafts affordably priced for holiday gift giving, on view now through Dec. 14. Visit twiggsgallery. wordpress.com.

• FLOOR VAN DE VELDE: VARIATIONS ON COLORFIELDS Features light sculptures that explore energy in color.

McIninch Fine Art Gallery at Southern New Hampshire University (2500 N. River Road, Manchester). Oct. 31 through Dec. 21. Visit snhu.edu.

• “JOYFUL GIVING: BIG AND SMALL ArtHub (30 Temple St., Nashua) presents a show, now through Dec. 21, featuring works of art in various media, priced for holiday gift giving. Call 405-698-1951 or visit naaa-arthub.org.

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• A new Wright house: The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester) has acquired a second home designed by famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Manchester. The home, built in 1957, is one of seven Usonian Automatic houses to remain standing. An anonymous donor provided the funds to purchase the house. “It is a real privilege to be able to help the Currier Museum of Art acquire this house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, known as the Kalil House,” the donor said, according to a Currier press release. “This is an important piece of American architecture and the public’s enjoyment of this house will be increased immeasurably by having the Zimmerman House just three doors down for comparison and contrast.”

If the house had not been bought, it was in danger of being altered, moved away or even torn down, the press release said. The museum has not yet announced when the house will be open to the public. Visit currier.org or call 669-6144.

• Dig out your plaid: Friday, Nov. 29, is “Plaid Friday” at the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Nashua Fine Craft Gallery (98 Main St., Nashua). Anyone who stops in from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. wearing plaid is invited to enter to win a $200 gift certificate to the gallery shop. Visit nashua.nhcrafts. org or call 595-8233.

• Unique eco prints: “A Sense of Place,” an exhibition of eco prints on fiber and

• “GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES The Whitty Gallery at Wild Salamander Creative Arts Center (30 Ash St., Hollis) presents its holiday gift-giving show now through Dec. 22. The show features unique and affordable small works in various media by local and regional artists. Call 4659453 or visit wildsalamander. com.

• BIG GIFTS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES The Seacoast Artist Association (130 Water St., Exeter) has a show on view now through Dec. 27.

It features small works of art, all priced under $100 for holiday gift giving. Visit seacoastartist.org.

•​ SMALL WORKS - BIG IMPACT Creative Ventures Gallery (411 Nashua St., Milford) has a holiday show on view now through December, with small works of art in various media, priced affordably for gift buying.

Visit creativeventuresfineart.com or call 672-2500.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kalil House. Courtesy photo.

pottery by Nashua artist Tanya Prather, is on display now through November at the Nashua Public Library (2 Court St., Nashua). To create the eco prints, Prather lays organic materials, such as leaves, flowers, bark and berries, directly on the surface of a fiber, such as silk, linen, cotton or paper, and then bundles or compresses them. She then submerges the bundles in water so that the dyes from the organic materials transfer and permanently bond to the fiber. The end result may be a direct print or more nuanced and abstract; no two eco prints are ever identical. “Ecoprinting is a constant voyage of discovery between myself and the process,” Prather said in a press release. “It requires both intention and surrender.” Call 589-4610 or visit nashualibrary.org.

• Pastels continue: The Pastel Society of New Hampshire’s 11th annual national juried exhibit, “It’s Pastel,” is still on view now through Nov. 30, at the Discover Portsmouth Center Gallery (10 Middle St., Portsmouth). More than 80 paintings from artists across the country are on display.

Visit pastelsocietynh.com.

— Angie Sykeny

PAINTINGS Labelle Winery in Portsmouth (104 Congress St.).

Now through Jan. 6, 2020. Visit sullivanframing.com.

Theater Productions • ANNIE The Ogunquit Playhouse presents. The Music Hall Historic Theatre (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth) Nov. 27 through Dec. 22. See website for showtimes. Tickets cost $45 to $99.

Visit themusichall.org.

• THE NUTCRACKER Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater presents. Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) on Fri., Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sat., Nov. 30, at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $46 for adults. Visit palacetheatre.org.

• THE NUTCRACKER New England Dance Ensemble presents. Seifert Performing Arts Center (44 Geremonty Drive, Salem). Sat., Nov. 30, and Sun., Dec. 1, 4 p.m. Tickets cost $35 to $50. Visit nede.org.

• PRIDE & PREJUDICE The

New Hampshire Theatre Project and JCM Management Co. present. Nov. 15 through Dec. 1, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., and Sun. at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $26 to $30.

Visit nhtheatreproject.org.

• THE NUTCRACKER at on Wed., Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. and noon; Thurs., Dec. 5, and Fri. , Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 7, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sun., Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 to $28.

Visit rochesteroperahouse.com.

• THE NUTCRACKER Sole City Dance presents. Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester). Wed., Dec. 4, 10 a.m. and noon; Thurs., Dec. 5, and Fri., Dec. 6, 7 p.m., and Sat., Dec. 7 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 8, at 2 p.m.

• JUDY’S SCARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS The Majestic Theatre presents. The Majestic Studios (880 Page St., Manchester) on Thurs., Dec. 5, and Fri. , Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 7, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15 to $20.

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•​ The Nutcrackers begin: Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater presents The Nutcracker at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) on Friday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $46 for adults. Visit palacetheatre.org.

New England Dance Ensemble presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. at Seifert Performing Arts Center (44 Geremonty Drive, Salem). Tickets cost $35 to $50.

Visit nede.org.

Sole City Dance presents The Nutcracker at Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. and noon; Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 to $28. Visit rochesteroperahouse.com.

• Handbell music: The Granite State Ringers handbell choir presents its holiday concert series “Traditions” with shows on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst) (tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and kids ages 4 through 12, and free for kids age 3 and under); Saturday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church (335 Smyth Road, Manchester) (tickets cost $10); Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. at First Congregational Church (400 Main St., Farmington) (tickets are $10); and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Tillotson Center (14 Carriage Lane, Colebrook) (tickets

• A TUNA CHRISTMAS The Peterborough Players (55 Hadley Road, Peterborough) present a holiday comedy. Dec. 5 through Dec. 15. See website for showtimes. Tickets cost $43. Visit peterboroughplayers.org.

• HERE COMES MR. DICKENS! Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, presents the story. Nashua Senior Center (70 Temple St., Nashua). Fri. , Dec. 6, at 12:30 p.m. Tickets cost $18.

Visit fortingage.com • AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS The Manchester Community Theatre Players present. St. Catherine Church (207 Hemlock St., Manchester). Fri. , Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults. Visit manchestercommunitytheatre.com.

• HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR Concord Dance Academy pres-

The Granite State Ringers handbell choir. Courtesy photo.

cost $10 for adults and $5 for students).

Visit granitestateringers.org.

•​ Modern take on a literary classic: The New Hampshire Theatre Project and JCM Management Co. present Pride & Prejudice now through Dec. 1, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. The play is a retelling of the classic tale for a 21st-century audience. “The language is traditional but the approach is hilariously modern,” according to the website. Tickets cost $26 to $30.

Visit nhtheatreproject.org.

• Orphan Annie: The Ogunquit Playhouse presents Annie at The Music Hall Historic Theatre (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth) Nov. 28 through Dec. 22. The classic Broadway musical, based on the Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie, is set in Depression-era New York and tells the story of a spirited red-headed orphan named Annie whose life changes after billionaire Daddy Warbucks makes it his mission to help her find her parents.

See website for showtimes. Tickets cost $45 to $99. Visit themusichall.org.

— Angie Sykeny

ents. Sat., Dec. 7, at 1 and 6 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. Concord City Auditorium (2 Prince St., Concord) Tickets are $15.

Visit concorddanceacademy.com.

• A NEW ENGLAND CHRISTMAS Pontine Theatre (1 Plains Ave., Portsmouth) presents. Fri., Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., Sat., Dec. 7, at 3 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets $24 to $27. Visit pontine.org.

• ROCKAPELLA HOLIDAY Stockbridge Theatre (5 Pinkerton St., Derry). Fri. , Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 to $35.

Visit stockbridgetheatre.com.

Classical Music Events • HOLIDAY STROLL PERFORMANCE New England Voices in Harmony, an all-women a cappella chorus, will perform. Sat., Nov. 30, 7 p.m. First Church Congregational (1 Concord St., Nashua). Visit newenglandvoicesinharmony.org.

• HOLIDAY STYLE Merrimack Valley A Cappella performs. Sat., Nov. 30, 3 p.m. Stockbridge Theatre (5 Pinkerton St., Derry). Visit merrimackvalleychorus.com.

• GUITARIST JONAS KUBLICKAS Nashua Public Library (2 Court St., Nashua) Sat., Nov. 30, at 5:45 p.m. Visit nashualibrary.org.

• AN AMERICANA HOLIDAY WITH ACT OF CONGRESS Symphony New Hampshire presents Sat., Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the Keefe Center for the Arts (117 Elm St., Nashua), and Sun., Dec. 8, at 3 p.m., at the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester). Tickets cost $18 to $52. Visit symphonynh.org.

• MONT VERNON MESSIAH SING Mont Vernon Congregational Church (4 S. Main St., Mont Vernon) presents. Sat., Dec. 7, at 6 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. The show is free. See “Messiah Sing - MVCC” on Facebook.

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Speedway’s Gift of Lights now open on holidays

entire display up and ready for the holiday season,” she said. “There were several guys here all day, as long as it was light out, getting the displays up and ready.”

One of the most popular displays is the Tunnel of Lights, a 130-foot-long infield entrance and exit tunnel made up of more than 25,000 lights.

“There are so many lights in one spot, and you see them all above and around you,” Lestock said. “It’s a fan favorite.”

Other displays and scenes will include the

Sunday, Dec. 15, is Yule Light Up the Night, when visitors are invited to walk or run through the course instead of driving it, wearing their most festive attire.

Other theme nights include Pajama Night on Dec. 4, Military Night on Dec. 11, Ugly Sweater Night on Dec. 18, and Coca-Cola Night, which will take place after Yule Light Up the Night and will include the iconic Coca-Cola Santa and caravan.

A portion of all proceeds from the admission cost will benefit the Speedway’s Children’s Charities, and visitors are encouraged to bring three or more non-perishable canned goods to donate to the Loudon Food Pantry for a $2 discount off the admission price.

“Not only is it a wonderful family holiday tradition, but it also supports the local com12 Days of Christmas, a Nascar-themed dis- munity and is a way for folks to give back a play, a golfing scene, an elf scene, Christmas little bit,” Lestock said. cowboys, a patriotic scene, candy cane lane Gift of Lights and more.

Where: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, On Friday and Saturday nights through 1122 Route 106, Loudon Dec. 21, in addition to the lights tour, visiWhen: Nov. 28 through Jan. 5, open Montors are invited to stop by the fire pit to make day through Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., their own s’mores and get pictures with Sanand Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. ta Claus for $5. In the main office, there will (Closed Dec. 2, Dec. 3, Dec. 9 and Dec. 10) be family activities like writing letters to Cost: $25 per car Santa, and the gift shop will be open for visVisit: nhms.com/events/gift-of-lights itors to purchase souvenirs.

54 The Gardening Guy Advice on your outdoors.

55 Treasure Hunt There’s gold in your attic.

By Angie Sykeny

asykeny@hippopress.com

The New Hampshire Motor Speedway will be all aglow during its annual Gift of Lights holiday drive-thru, opening this year on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 28.

The ninth annual event will continue for 35 days through Jan. 5 and, for the first time ever, will be open on all major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. “Those are obviously really popular days for families to get together, and most [families] spend the day together and then are looking for something to do as a family in the evening,” said Kristen Lestock, director of communications at the Speedway. “Now, families can spend the day together, enjoy a nice meal, then jump in the car together and have a fun night out as a family and continue the holiday celebration.”

Lestock said the lights show is “bigger and better this year” with even more lights — 2.5 million, to be exact — comprising 520 displays and 80 scenes, some of which are solar-powered, throughout the 2.5-mile drive.

“It took three tractor trailers full of lights and more than 650 man-hours to get the

53 Kiddie pool Family activities this week.

Children & Teens Children events • SANTA CLAUS AT DEERFIELD TOWN HALL The event will take place just before the town’s annual holiday lighting and firemen’s parade. Also included will be hot cocoa, baked goods, holiday-themed activities and more. Sun., Dec. 1, 2 to 4 p.m. Deerfield Town Hall, Church Street, Deerfield. Visit townofdeerfieldnh.com or call 463-8811.

• ELF TRAINING PROGRAMS Elves-in-training will get to create hats and ornaments, decorate cookies and more.

Thursday, Dec. 5; three sessions are available at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway, Derry. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. Visit derrypl.org or call 431-6140.

• SANTA LAND This annual event will feature games, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, bounce houses and more. Fri., Dec. 6, 5 to 7:30 p.m., and Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Gilford Youth Center, 19 Potter Hill Road,

Gift of Lights. Courtesy photo.

Gilford. Admission is free. Visit gilfordyouthcenter.com or call 524-6978.

• SANTA’S BIG PARTY The annual event series is geared toward younger kids and features horse-drawn rides, visits with Santa Claus, sugar cookies, hot cocoa, costumed characters and holiday performers. Weekends at various times, from Sat., Dec. 7, through Sun., Dec. 22. Charmingfare Farm, 774 High St., Candia.

Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit visitthefarm. com to check available times.

• SANTA PARTY For a donation of $1, kids can get their pictures taken with Santa Claus and printed right away. The library will also be providing crafts and games. Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hooksett Public Library, 31 Mount Saint Mary’s Way, Hooksett. Visit hooksettlibrary.org or call 485-6092.

• SANTA CLAUS VISITS THE LONDONDERRY ACCESS CENTER Kids will get to visit with Santa live on TV and enjoy free photos, gifts and refreshments. Sat., Dec. 7, 1 to 3 p.m.

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Londonderry Access Center, 281 Mammoth Road, Londonderry.

Admission is free. Visit lactv. com.

• AMERICAN GIRL DOLL TEA PARTY Attendees can bring their dolls for a guided tour of the museum, which will be followed by a tea party with crafts and other refreshments. Sat., Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Millyard Museum, 200 Bedford St., Manchester. Tickets are $10 and all children must be accompanied by adults. Visit manchesterhistoric.org.

• KIDS’ CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Kids of all ages can enjoy photos with Santa Claus, carnival games and other activities. Sun., Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kid’s World Indoor Playground of Salem, 288 N. Broadway, Salem.

Tickets are $14.99 general admission. Visit kidsworldsalem.com.

Storytimes • HOLIDAY STORYTIMES The story sessions are geared toward kids ages 3 to 6 and also feature sing-along songs and crafts. Mondays, 11:30 a.m., Dec.

2 through Dec. 16. Whipple Free Library, 67 Mont Vernon Road, New Boston. Admission is free but pre-registration is required.

Visit whipplefreelibrary.org or call 524-6978.

Crafts Holiday craft workshops • DIY HOLIDAY GIFT EXTRAVAGANZA In addition to decorating gift bags, there will be jewelry, felt bookmarks, bath salts, pet toys and more. Wed., Dec. 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway, Derry. Free; registration is required. Visit derrypl.org or call 432-6140.

One-time printing workshops • RISOGRAPH 101 PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP This three-hour workshop is an introduction to the risograph printing process. Attendees will learn the basics of how the machine works, and leave with their own edition of 20 two-color prints, plus one print each from everyone else in the group. Fri., Dec. 13, 6 to 9

56 Car Talk Ray gives you car advice. p.m. Directangle Press, 19 Main Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. DouSt., Goffstown. Visit directangle- bleTree by Hilton Manchester press.com.

Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester. Tickets are $8 for adults, Other craft events $7 for seniors over 65, $2 for • ZENTANGLE ORNAMENT children ages 2 to 12 and free MAKING Attendees will get to for children under 2. Tickets are make a paper bell ornament using available at the door, cash or metallic ink on dark paper or check only. Visit eventsnh.com. color on white paper. The workshop is open to teens and adults Misc ages 12 and up with any level of Antique events experience. Sun., Dec. 1, 11:30 • NEW HAMPSHIRE a.m. to 1:30 p.m. League of New ANTIQUE CO-OP HOLIDAY Hampshire Craftsmen Nashua OPEN HOUSE During this threeGallery, 98 Main St., Nashua. day event, enjoy refreshments, Class tuition is $25 due upon sweet treats, raffles, prizes, a registration, with a $10 materi- scavenger hunt and more. Antique als fee payable to the instructor. Co-op dealers will stock their Email nashuarg@nhcrafts.org or booths with unique antique gift call 595-8233. ideas and nostalgic items, and the shop will be festively decorated Fairs & Festivals for the holiday season. Fri., Nov. Expos 29, through Sun., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.

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Communications, this event fea- Visit nhantiquecoop.com. tures a variety of New Hampshire-made farm and food prod- Holiday events ucts available, among other • CHRISTMAS AT THE CASregionally made items. Sat., Dec. TLE The Lucknow mansion 7, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, at Castle in the Clouds will be

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Looking for something to do with the preschoolers (ages 4 to 6) on the day before Thanksgiving? Check out “Wee Wonders: Searching for Shapes” on Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at New Hampshire Audubon Massabesic Center (26 Audubon Way in Courtesy photo.

Auburn; nhaudubon.org, 668-2045). The program includes a shape-based art proj- on any device. Or, from our home page, ect. The cost is $15 per child-parent pair; click on “past issues” to find the PDFs. advance registration is required.

Festival of Planes

The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (27 Navigator Road in Londonderry; nhahs.org, 669-4820) will open its “Festival of Planes” exhibit on Friday, Nov. 29. The exhibit will feature more than 3,000 vintage aviation toys, model aircraft, puzzles and promotional items (including characters and toys from Star Trek and Star Wars as well as Bugs Bunny, Mickey Mouse, Elmo, Barbie and more), according to the press release. Admission to the museum costs $10 ($5 for seniors, veterans and active military and students under 13; children under age 5 get in for free). The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.; during the holiday season, the museum will also be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Winter Stroll

Bundle up and get outside for the Winter Holiday Stroll in Nashua, an evening-long celebration in the city’s downtown on Saturday, Nov. 30 (but come early for Santa’s Village from 1 to 4 p.m. at 30 Temple St.). The main event begins at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. See page 17 for our story.

One of the many draws to the Stroll in Nashua is the planned skywatch set up by the New Hampshire Astronomical Society (nhastro.com). The group will set up telescopes in Bicentennial Park on Main Street, just south of the bridge, from 5 to 11 p.m., according to the website. For more on other upcoming skywatches, see the story on page 12 of the Nov. 14 issue. Go to hippopress.com and click on “Read the Entire Paper: See Our Flip Book on Issuu,” where you’ll find complete issues that can be read

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As mentioned in last week’s issue, both men’s and women’s Penmen basketball teams at Southern New Hampshire University play home games on Tuesday, Nov. 26, against Saint Anselm College, with the women’s game starting at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s game starting at 7:30 p.m., both at the Stan Spirou Field House (2500 N. River Road in Manchester). The women will also return to their home court on Sunday, Dec. 1, for a 1:30 p.m. game against Bridgeport.

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The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St. in Dover; childrens-museum.org, 742-2002) finishes up Family Literacy Month on Saturday, Nov. 30. The featured author during the final week is Mo Willems, author of the Elephant and Piggie books among many others. Story times and special activities related to Willems books’ will run through Sunday, Dec. 1. The museum is closed Mondays during the school year (and will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, which is Thanksgiving) but otherwise open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission costs $11 for everybody over 1 year old ($9 for seniors over 65). On Saturday, the Usborne Book Fair will run from noon to 4 p.m.

Also on Saturday, a tasting event for Kalamata’s Kitchen Food Adventure will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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By now most of us have put our gardens to bed — or done as much as we will this season. The morning of the first snow storm I finished cutting back the perennials in my last two flower beds. Whew, just in time. The vegetable garden has long been cleaned up, weeded and mulched with fall leaves. Only the kale is still standing, and I will continue to pick and eat it.

What I have not done, and am betting you have not done either, is to get all my tools ready for winter. It’s always one of the last things I do before my annual hibernation.

This is a good time to work on your tools.

First, anything with a gas engine needs to have fuel stabilizer put into the gas tank to keep the engine from getting clogged up with gunk over the winter. And if you can buy gas without ethanol in it, that stuff is better than ordinary gas. But stabilizer really cuts down on the hassle of starting your mower or chainsaw, come spring. The bottle will tell you how much to use. Run the engine for 5 minutes after you add it.

It’s time to clean off the dead grass that accumulates under the deck of your lawnmower. If possible, tip your mower on its side to clean off the gunk with a putty knife or gardening tool. Or just reach in through the place it shoots out the grass and scrape off as much as possible. What you don’t want is accumulated gunk that holds moisture, causing your mower to rust.

I know that some mowers also have ports where you can attach a hose to blast the grass off (my riding mower came with one) but I find they don’t really do the job — especially if you don’t do it every time you use the machine.

In the past I have had mice nest in the air filter of my riding mower. Now I put a handful of mothballs in an old sock, and place it over the air filter and that deters them.

As I am a man of certain age — past 70, that is — most of my tools have wooden handles. Yes, I have tried those new-fangled fiberglass-handled tools, but don’t like them.

Some of my tools were used by my grandfather and/or my parents before me. I treasure them knowing that three generations of sweat has seeped into the wood, giving the tools a nice dark polished look. That patina is enhanced by an annual application of boiled linseed oil.

Late each fall I take some time to polish the wooden handles of my hand tools and sharpen the blades, where appropriate.

Using medium to fine grit sandpaper I rub out any rough spots or potential splinters on the wooden handles. Then I polish the handles a little more with some fine steel wool and wipe them clean. Lastly, I use a paintbrush to

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apply several coats of hot linseed oil and let it soak in. That keeps the handles from drying out. A well-oiled handle rarely breaks or gives splinters.

My father always painted some red “Rustoleum” paint on the metal parts of garden tools to make them easier to find and to identify them as his. I found one of his old shovels in the back of the barn and saw that the handle was dry and cracked — I had not used it or maintained it in years. I sandpapered the many rough spots before polishing with steel wool and then applying three coats of linseed oil. I just kept reapplying the oil until it stopped soaking in.

A wire brush is a good tool for cleaning up the metal blades of tools — I use one to get off rust. After that, I use a rag with a little linseed oil on it to oil the metal. Something like WD-40 would work, too, and even get off some rust, but I don’t particularly want to introduce chemicals and petroleum products to my soil next spring — even in small quantities.

Hoes and shovels work best when kept sharp. You can sharpen them on a bench grinder or with a rough file or a whetstone.

I have a grinder with a stone wheel, but rarely use it — it’s too easy to take off too much metal. Before sharpening a tool, study the angle of the blade — hoes and shovels are only sharpened on one side (the inside) and all you need to do is mimic the original angle, drawing the stone or file over the blade in consistent, even strokes.

What about hand tools? Now most have plastic handles that require no maintenance, and edges of steel so tough that sharpening is not required. But it makes sense to wipe off accumulated grime with a cloth and get any dirt off the blades before retiring them for winter.

Cleaning up my machines and tools is not very high on my list of fun things to do on a Saturday morning. But I recognize that doing so will extend their lives and, for wood-handled tools, add to my enjoyment of them next spring. So have at it. Your grandchildren may use some of your tools one day, if you keep them well-maintained.

Henry lives and gardens in Cornish Flat.

Reach him at henry.homeyer@comcast.net.

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Dear Donna, I would like information on this turtle. I’ve had it for about 40 years and got it at an antique shop in Massachusetts. The dealer said it was for a gentleman’s desk and is a match holder. Is it worth anything?

Claire Dear Claire, It looks to be pewter from the photos. I would look for markings: If there are tiny touch marks that sort of look like little postage stamp markings, it is older than if it says pewter on it.

The shell of the turtle is a significant part as well. Is it real tortoise or faux? Real tortoise has a graining and some uniform texture to it.

I think with more research you could answer these questions and that would give you a better idea of a value. If you wanted my thoughts I would say it would be in the $30 range (if it’s marked pewter and the shell is plastic). But judging a book by its cover isn’t always fair, which is why I encourage you to keep looking into it to find out if it’s a real tortoise shell.

Note: Real tortoise is illegal to sell so anyone with it should check the laws. It’s an endangered species.

festively prepared for the holidays by creative businesses and designers. Free activities will include an artisan fair, children’s holiday crafts, a visit from Santa Claus, and complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. Fri., Nov. 29 through Sun., Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Castle in the Clouds, 455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough. Tickets range from $15 to $20 for adults, $8 to $10 for kids and teens ages 5 to 17 and free for kids ages 4 and under, depending on an attendee’s membership status. The cost to attend the preview party is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. Visit castleintheclouds.org.

• GIFT OF LIGHTS Starting Thurs., Nov. 28, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and running every night through Sun., Jan. 5, guests drive through more than two miles of light displays. Santa Claus will also be at the Speedway’s main office on Friday and Saturday nights, through Dec. 21. New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 Route 106 North, Loudon.

The cost is $25 per car at the gate.

Visit nhms.com.

• SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE FESTIVAL OF TREES Trees, miniature trees and wreaths will be raffled off. There will be a variety of entertainment happening throughout the festival, including daily scavenger hunts for children, visits with Santa Claus and more. Fri., Nov. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sun.,

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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 391-6550 or 624-8668.

Dec. 1, from noon to 5 p.m.; Mon., Dec. 2, through Fri., Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Sat., Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sherburne Hall, 6 Village Green, Pelham. Admission is $5 for adults except on opening night, which is $1, and is free for kids under age 12. Visit snhfestivaloftrees. pelhamcommunityspirit.org.

• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE The event will feature hayrides with Santa Claus, hot chocolate and cider doughnuts for sale, New Hampshire-grown Christmas trees, wreaths and centerpieces, farm poinsettias and more. Sat., Nov. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sweet Hill Farm, 82 Newton Road, Plaistow. Visit sweethillfarm.com or call 974-7279.

• A VERY DERRY HOLIDAY The event will feature free activities including cookie decorating, face-painting, wooden toy creations, balloon artistry and more.

Sat., Nov. 30, 2 to 5 p.m. Derry Parks & Recreation, 31 W. Broadway, Derry. Visit derrynh.org/ parks-recreation or call 432-6136.

• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE LOON CENTER Activities at this annual event include hay rides, children’s crafts, face-painting, balloon animals, refreshments, holiday shopping opportunities and an annual benefit raffle drawing. Sat., Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Loon Center, 183 Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough. Free admission.

Visit loon.org or call 476-5666.

• JINGLE BELL JACKPOT

RAFFLE The event features raffle tickets, food trucks, beer on tap and more. Proceeds benefit the Junior Service League of Concord. Wed., Dec. 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free admission. Visit jslconcord.org.

• LACONIA CHRISTMAS VILLAGE There will be crafts, visits with Santa Claus, North Pole decorations and more.

Thurs.,, Dec. 5, and Fri.,, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Sat., Dec. 7, and Sun.,, Dec. 8, from 2 to 5 p.m. 306 Union Ave., Laconia.

Visit laconiachristmasvillage.org.

• RAYMOND FESTIVAL OF TREES Fri., Dec. 6, 3 to 8 p.m., Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sun., Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New Life Church, 84 Nottingham Road, Raymond. Admission is free, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there for pictures.

Visit facebook.com/raymondfestivaloftrees or call 231-8772.

• LIGHTED WINTER WONDERLAND The farm’s other ongoing holiday event, Santa’s Big Party, is during the day and attracts younger children, but Lighted Winter Wonderland is geared more toward families with kids of all ages, offering horsedrawn rides, costumed characters, a petting zoo and holiday displays.

Christmas trees are also available for purchase. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, at various times, from Fri., Dec. 6, through Mon., Dec. 23. The cost ranges from $19 to $32 per person. Visit visitthefarm.com to check available times.

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Dear Car Talk: I bought a used 2008 Ford F-150 about three years ago. It’s an excellent vehicle and very trouble-free, except for regBy Ray Magliozzi ular maintenance of course.

The only irritating issue is low fuel economy.

I bought a cover for the bed and that improved the mileage, but it still gives me only 16-18 mpg.

Any suggestions for better miles per gallon?

Thanks. — Frank Yeah, a Toyota Prius.

If you bought a zebra, you’d expect it to have stripes, right, Frank? Well, you bought a pickup truck, and you should expect it to get mediocre gas mileage. That’s baked in.

In fact, 16-18 mpg sounds pretty good to me.

The EPA rating for this truck, back in 2008, was 14 mpg city and 19 highway, with an average of 16 mpg. So, you’re already exceeding expectations.

If you had come to our shop and said that you used to get better fuel economy, and it had dropped recently, there are some things we would check.

The first would be your reliability as a witness. But if you survived our cross examination, we might start by checking your tire pressure.

Low tire pressure is not only dangerous, but because it creates a bigger patch of rubber on the

road, it creates more friction and can also result in lower mileage.

We’d also check your thermostat. If your thermostat were stuck halfway open or opening too early, your engine might not be getting all the way up to operating temperature. And an engine running cool will run inefficiently, with lower mileage.

We might check for an obstructed exhaust too. If your engine wasn’t breathing properly, that could lead to wasted fuel.

Finally, if it’s an old vehicle, we might check the compression, because an engine that’s not fully compressing its fuel-air mixture is obviously not getting the most out of each drop of gas.

In your case, I really doubt you’ve got any problem at all, Frank.

If you really want to see if you can improve your mileage any further, you might want to try overinflating your tires by a few pounds more than the recommended pressure. Just be sure to stay below the tire manufacturer’s maximum pressure.

Also, you can make sure your truck is empty when you’re not actively hauling anything.

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Dear Car Talk: I see that new cars have a small rectangle on the grill of the car. Some are clear and some are solid. To my eye, it seems to ruin the appearance and pattern of the grills. I was wondering what purpose they serve. — John They keep you from crashing into a parked UPS truck, John, Those are sensors for the safety systems that come on more and more new cars. The newer ones are Lidar sensors that use laser-based radar to detect other objects in the road, be they cars, pedestrians or bicycles.

The Lidar sends out pulses of light, and by measuring how quickly they bounce back, it can tell when there’s an object in front of the car and how quickly your car is closing in on it.

For instance, let’s say you’re traveling on the highway, and you’re going 65 mph in traffic. The Lidar will know that the car in front of you is also going 65 mph because your distance from that car will remain the same. Everything is fine.

But, what if the car in front of you suddenly slows down or stops? The Lidar-based system will immediately detect that you’re getting closer and closer to that car, and it will go on alert.

If it sees that your foot is still on the gas, not the brake, it’ll conclude that you haven’t noticed the stopped car in front of you, and that’s when things get interesting.

Normally, the first thing the system will do is warn you with a light. If you ignore that, it’ll add an audible alarm. And if you still can’t be pried away from texting your takeout order to the local Chinese restaurant, and the system calculates that you’re going to crash into the object in front of you, it will actually apply the brakes to slow the car and either avoid the crash or lessen its severity.

Pretty cool, huh? These systems vary from car to car and come under the generic names “forward collision warning,” and “automatic emergency braking.” Some work at slow speeds only, while the better ones work at high speeds, too. And some can detect non-car objects like pedestrians and bikes.

While they’re not perfect, they are, generally speaking, wonderful technological advances that will soon be in all new cars. Plus, they’re already saving lives, and sheet metal.

At some point, someone will invent a sensor that can be better camouflaged into the front of the car. But until then, I say, who cares? I’ll take an ugly rectangle on my grill if it means saving that grill from getting mangled ... with my own grill right behind it.

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• The Craftworkers’ Guild Holiday Craft Shop will feature more than 60 Guild member artisans and craftspeople offering a wide variety of crafts, from seasonal decor to photography, fine art and prints, mixed media, jewelry and more. The shop, located at the Kendall House at Meetinghouse Road in Bedford, will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Nov. 29 through Dec. 22. Visit craftworkersguild.org.

• More than 80 local exhibitors will be at the Jingle Bell Craft Fair, selling holiday decor, hand-painted Christmas ornaments, floral art, jewelry, gift baskets and other items. The fair will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton (2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua) on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 886-1200 for details.

• There will be a craft fair in the gym of St. Patrick Parish (29 Spring St., Nashua) on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 3 to 9 p.m., during the Gate City’s annual Winter Holiday Stroll.

More than 50 vendors will sell their products and there will be opportunities to buy unique Christmas gifts. Visit downtownnashua.org to view a full list of vendors.

• The Booster Club at Concord Christian Academy (27 Regional Drive) will host its annual Christmas craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit concordchristian.org.

• A craft fair will take place at Sanborn Regional High School (17 Danville Road, Kingston) on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 642-3341.

• The second annual Pelham Crafter’s Holiday Fair will be held during the Southern New Hampshire Festival of Trees on Friday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 1, from noon to 5 p.m., at 6 Village Green in Pelham. Visit pelhamcrafters.org.

• The second annual holiday fair hosted by Intuitive Touch Massage Therapy and Bodywork will be held this year at the NEEBCO Conference Center (19 Chenell Drive, Concord), adjacent to the Intuitive Touch building, to accommodate more vendors. The fair will be on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit intuitivetouchnh.com.

• Showcase Dance & Performing Arts Center (5 Executive Drive, Hudson) will host a holiday craft and vendor fair on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit showcasehudsonnh.com or call 883-0055.

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• INTOWN CONCORD’S MIDNIGHT MERRIMENT This community event will feature downtown shopping opportunities, children’s activities, live entertainment and more. Fri., Dec. 6, 5 p.m. Main Street, downtown Concord.

Visit intownconcord.org or call 226-2150.

• LIGHTS ON THE HILL Enjoy hundreds of luminaries and activities happening in historic 19th century buildings, from the corner of Route 27 (High Street) and South Road in Candia. Other features include performances from the Concord Coachmen Chorus and the Granite State Cloggers. Sat., Dec. 14, 2 to 8 p.m. Visit facebook.com/lightsonthehillnh or call 483-0506.

• CANDLELIGHT STROLL Attendees can walk through historic houses of the museum and meet costumed role players and performers, while other features include treasure hunts and craft demonstrations. Weekends, from Sat., Dec. 7, through Sun.,

Dec. 22; 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12.50 for kids and teens ages 5 and up, $60 per family (which covers two adults and two children ages 5 and up) and free for kids under 5 as well as active-duty military service members, veterans and their families. Visit strawberybanke.org.

• CHRISTMAS AT CANTERBURY Each event is an opportunity to experience what Christmas was like during the era of the Shakers, with holiday-inspired craft making, a visit with Father Christmas, a toy train display, hot cider, Christmas carols and more. Sat., Dec. 7, and Sat., Dec. 14, 3 to 8 p.m. Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Road, Canterbury.

The cost is $20 for adults, $10 for children and teens ages 6 and up and free for children ages 5 and under. Shaker Village members receive a half-off discount.

Visit shakers.org.

• VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS The historic Jones Farmhouse will feature costumed role players and holiday-themed decorations, and the event will also feature a cookie walk. Sat., Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mountain Highway, Milton. The

cost is $10 for adults, $25 for families, $7.50 for seniors ages 65 and older, $5 for kids and teens ages 4 and up and free for kids under 4 and for active military service members. A makeup date is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 15, from noon to 3 p.m., in the event of severe weather. Visit nhfarmmuseum.org.

Nature & Gardening Birding events • CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Volunteers who want to help out the Nashaway Chapter of New Hampshire Audubon can count birds throughout the day and tally their sightings over dinner.

Sat., Dec. 28, all day; dinner is at 5 p.m. in Hollis. Contact Richard Bielawski at 429-2537 or at rbielawski@mac.com for more details.

Nature hikes & walks • FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE Beaver Brook Association naturalists will lead this full moon night hike or snowshoe around the trails. Dressing in layers is recommended. Attendees will return to Maple Hill Farm for warm beverages and cookies.

Sat., Dec. 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Beaver Brook Association, 117 Ridge Road, Hollis. $15 per person; $13.50 for BBA members. Visit beaverbrook.org to register.

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Nick Blaszczak Account Manager

Nick Blaszczak of Manchester is an account manager at Connection in Merrimack.

Can you explain what your current job is?

I’m an account manager with Connection. … It’s a very autonomous job, working with customers and helping them with their IT needs. We help a lot of customers with their hardware and software needs because we’re not a one-trick pony. We have a lot of capabilities, so we can help people with end-to-end solutions with everything from their servers, networking and Microsoft licensing, all the way down to their client-based systems.

communications and broadcasting up in Bangor, Maine. But [I couldn’t] make that career path work and I met an amazing woman, [so] I didn’t want to have to cross the country. I stayed local and found this job and it’s been incredible for me. When I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in communications, I thought about what I could do to put my skill set to use and found that sales could be that interesting challenge I was looking for that still had the financial capability to be able to provide for my family one day.

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

[Although they only require a high school diploma or equivalent], I got my bachelor’s of How did you get interested in this field? science in communications [and] I think that It’s funny, I actually did go to school for really allowed me to excel when it comes to How long have you worked there?

I’ve worked here now for about 16 months.

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What do you wish you’d known at the beginning of your career?

I would probably say a little bit of time management. I never really had a serious problem with time management, but being able to block out your day and maximize as much of it as you can is important. A lot of Nick Blaszczak what sales and being an account manager is deals with timing, so really getting How did you find your current job?

When I was getting ready to leave college, I those at-bats and doing the activities you need was looking at different job boards like Indeed to do to drive and generate new business is perand Glassdoor and trying to see what was tinent to everyday success. in my surrounding area. I found Connection What is your typical at-work uniform? on Indeed, applied to the position, received a It’s pretty loose around here. It’s business phone call from HR and was immediately interested. When I was able to come in for some job casual, so I typically have khakis and a collared shadowing, I knew that this opportunity had shirt. On Fridays, we have dress down days, so some serious career potential, both financially we can wear jeans and maybe a regular shirt. and personally. I jumped at the opportunity and What was the first job you ever had?

I’m glad I made the leap.

The very first job was working at Sodexo What’s the best piece of work-related advice [food service] at Canobie Lake Park.

— Travis R. Morin anyone’s ever given you?

Focus on things that you can control. There’s a lot of different distractions and roadblocks What are you into right now? that can come up in everyday business. Being My biggest hobby, ever since I was a kid, able to overcome those hurdles by focusing on is probably video games. ... I love to have the activity that you need to do to get your job some fun and battle it up on PlayStation with done will really allow you to keep your priorisome friends playing the latest battle royale ties straight. feeling comfortable on the phone and interacting with customers and clients. I went to school for journalism, so I definitely have no problem asking customers the hard questions. I’m very familiar with what it takes to work with sales and interact with people in order to get the information I need.

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Homeward Bound Food & Beverage Festival returns

News from the local food scene

By Matt Ingersoll

food@hippopress.com

• Support local brews: The first ever Small Brewery Sunday will be observed at locally owned craft breweries in New Hampshire and across the country on Sunday, Dec. 1. According to a press release issued by the Brewers Association, the day was created to encourage beer lovers to support craft brewers by looking for a certified “independent” seal on bottles. The Association is also inviting New Hampshire breweries and organizations to share Small Brewery Sunday on their social media channels using the hashtags #SmallBrewerySunday and #SeekTheSeal. The craft brewing industry contributed $79.1 billion to the U.S. economy last year, more than $450 million of which came from New Hampshire, according to the 2018 data released by the Brewers Association. Visit smallbrewerysunday.com for more details.

• Culture Bread & Sandwich coming to Milford: A new eatery offering fresh artisan breads, sandwiches and soups is coming soon to Milford. Culture Bread & Sandwich is due to open in early 2020 in the former space of The Good Loaf, at 75 Mont Vernon Street in Milford, according to chef and owner Keith Sarasin of The Farmers Dinner and Greenleaf Restaurant.

They’ll be making their own bread for all of their sandwiches with natural and locally sourced ingredients, offering a variety of breads from sourdoughs and baguettes to country-style loaves. Gluten-free, vegan and low-carb options are in the works as well.

Culture Bread & Sandwich will offer both dine-in and take-out options in a fast casual atmosphere. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @culturebreadandsandwich for updates.

• Creative lagers: The next craft beer tasting at Barley & Hops (614 Nashua St., Milford) is happening on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., and will feature selections from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers of Framingham, Mass. Visit barleyhops.beer or call 249-5584.

• Greenhouse in Manchester closes: Downtown Manchester’s Greenhouse (889 Elm St.) announced its permanent closure last week. “Unfortunately, due to many issues outside of our realm of control, the ownership … has made the tough decision to close our doors,” read a Nov. 18 post on the restaurant’s official Facebook page. “We would like to thank each and every one of our loyal customers over the past year, and all of our employees that helped us keep the place running!” The post goes on to say that the space will soon be available for private 62

Homeward Bound Food & Beverage Festival. Courtesy photos.

By Matt Ingersoll

mingersoll@hippopress.com

Nearly two dozen local food and drink purveyors will be featured at the annual Homeward Bound Food & Beverage Festival, where you can taste and sample all night long while enjoying live music and bidding on auction items.

The event, always held on the Thursday after Thanksgiving Day, is the signature fundraiser for Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire. It will return for the ninth year on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua.

“It’s a fun and festive evening,” event organizer Erin Neuhardt said. “There are going to be samples of everything from appetizers to desserts, so you’ll really feel like you’re getting a full menu of things to try all around.”

Attendees are free to walk around and sample food and drink items as they go.

Everything is served in small portions, giving you the chance to try multiple types of food. Burtons Grill of Nashua, for example, will feature short ribs, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts and chocolate cake, according to Neuhardt, while Butter N’ Jam will 9th annual Homeward Bound Food & Beverage Festival When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Where: Radisson Hotel, 11 Tara Blvd., Nashua Cost: $75 per person; tickets must be purchased in advance Visit: homeward.givesmart.com

Food & Drink Author events • MARY ANN ESPOSITO COOKBOOK SIGNING Sat., Dec. 7, 11 a.m.

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have turkey and cheese wraps, apple pie crepes and ham and cheese crepes with arugula.

A few newcomers to this year’s festival are expected as well, like Greenleaf Restaurant of Milford. They’ll be bringing sweet potato tostadas with black bean salsa, Neuhardt said.

Guitarist Bob Pope, who has appeared at the festival in past years, will also be returning to perform ambient music for the duration of the evening.

Tickets are on sale now for the event’s two raffle items. Raffle tickets for the “Wheelbarrow of Cheer” are $25 each, while tickets for the “Scratch Ticket Tree” are $10 each.

You don’t have to be present to win either one, according to Neuhardt.

“The Wheelbarrow of Cheer … is filled

with over 25 bottles of alcohol, and then the Scratch Ticket Tree is a good opportunity to take your chance and win some holiday cash,” she said.

The silent and live auctions give attendees an opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping, Neuhardt said. This year’s auction items will include sports memorabilia, a guitar signed by Bruce Springsteen, jewelry, various gift baskets, and experiences like an Alaskan cruise. Electronic bidding is available for all of the items on your phone via 501 Auctions. Guests who get outbid receive a text inviting them to continue bidding.

Neuhardt said proceeds from the festival go into the operating budget of Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire, which provides transitional housing and education opportunities to local families.

Participating restaurants and beverage producers • 110 Grill (Nashua, 110grill.com) • Averill House Vineyard (Brookline, averillhousevineyard.com) • Broken Shed Vodka (brokenshed.com) • Burtons Grill of Nashua (burtonsgrill.com/nashua) • Butter N’ Jam (Nashua, butternjam.com) • Cupcakes 101 (Bedford, cupcakes101.net) • Djinn Spirits (Nashua, djinnspirits.com) • Fabrizia Spirits (Salem, fabriziaspirits.com) • Fratello’s Italian Grille (Nashua, fratellos.com) • Greenleaf Restaurant (Milford, greenleafmilford.com) • Henniker Brewing Co. (hennikerbrewing.com)

Beer, wine & liquor tastings • FUDGE & BEER PAIRING EVENT The event will feature entries from several local breweries, like Lithermans Limited Brewery of Concord, 603 Brewery of Londonderry, Henniker

• Hollis Country Kitchen (holliscountrykitchen.com) • Martha’s Exchange (Nashua, marthasexchange.com) • Moonlight Meadery (Londonderry, moonlightmeadery.com) • Odd Fellows Brewing Co. (Nashua, oddfellowsbrewery.com) • Riverside Barbeque Co. (Nashua, riversidebarbeque.com) • Shade Bar & Grill (Nashua, shadebarandgrillnh.com) • Wicked Pissah Chowdah (Milford, wickedpissahchowdah.com) • Zorvino Vineyards (Sandown, zorvino.com)

Brewing Co. and others. Wed., Dec. 11, 5 to 7 p.m. Local Baskit, 10 Ferry St., Suite 120A, Concord. Admission is free on a first-come, first-serve basis.

VIP entries are $8 and include a takehome package of fudge and 5 percent

off in-store purchases that night. Visit localbaskit.com or call 219-0882.

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A new mobile food trailer offering authentic Mexican eats is coming to Nashua, and though it won’t hit the road until spring, you can still get a taste of its menu at Antojito Mexicano in Nashua until Texas Tacos goes mobile.

The truck is permitted and ready to roll, according to co-owner Raul Martinez Jr., but with winter on the horizon, he and his family decided to look for a brick and mortar location to cook their menu items.

Antojito Mexicano, located on West Hollis Street, is owned by a friend of Martinez’s uncle, and he offered to share his kitchen space.

“Everything we cook here, we’re going to have on the trailer, pretty much,” said Martinez, who will be running Texas Tacos with his parents, uncle and two sisters.

Texas Tacos features a menu of tacos, burritos and quesadillas, each available a la carte with filling options like house marinated steak, pork, chicken, shrimp, cabeza (beef head) and lengua (beef tongue). Other traditional Mexican items on the menu are fajitas, chilaquiles (tortilla chips fried in a chile sauce) and flautas (rolled up flour tortillas with your choice of filling), each of which is served with rice, beans and salad.

A limited menu of soups is also available on weekends only, according to Martinez.

They include menudo (cow stomach), caldo de res (a beef soup with vegetables and Mexican spices) and sopa de mariscos (a soup made with shrimp, oysters and other

carving station, desserts and more. Sat., Dec. 7, 6 to 10 p.m.

Brookstone Park, 14 Route 11, Derry. $60 per person. Visit brookstone-park.com or call 328-9255.

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shellfish). Since they began serving their menu offerings at Antojito Mexicano earlier this month, there have also been a few daily and weekly specials, like costillas (Mexican ribs) with rice and beans.

Martinez, who moved to New Hampshire from Texas a little more than a year ago, said his family formerly owned and operated an authentic Mexican restaurant down in the Lone Star State. His lifelong love of cooking inspired the launch of Texas Tacos.

“I love food trucks because of how they attract my attention,” he said. “You go down to Boston and they’ve got plenty of them, but there aren’t really any food trucks or trailers in Nashua.”

Martinez said he’s still ironing out the details of where exactly he’ll be parking the 20-foot trailer but it will be in the Nashua area. He’s also looking into the possibility of participating in local festivals next spring and summer.

“The idea would be … to be somewhere near bars or breweries that serve food at night, for people that get out late and they want some tacos or something to eat or whatever,” he said. “It’s just going to depend on the weather, but once winter passes, I’ll be focusing 100 percent on the food trailer.”

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can watch handcrafted candy canes be created the old-fashioned way and will receive sample pieces. A large Santa made of milk chocolate will also be raffled off in the store.

Sat., Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Van Otis Chocolates, 341 Elm St., Manchester. $6 per person; half of the proceeds from the demonstrations will ben-

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• HOLIDAY COOKIE PARTY Attendees will learn basic cookie decorating tips. The event is presented by the Dunbarton-based A Mazie Q competitive barbecue team. Mon., Dec. 23, 10 a.m. to noon. The Vestry at First Congregational Church, 6 Stark Highway

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Jeremy Philbrick and Kristin Fujinaga Page of Milford are the owners of Island Bowls (islandbowlsllc.com, facebook.com/islandbowlsllcnh), a new food trailer that specializes in organic açaí bowls, hot rice bowls with kālua pork and shoyu chicken, and bowls with Hawaiian-style shaved ice in a variety of flavors. It was a recent vacation to the Hawaiian islands, where Fujinaga Page’s family is from, that inspired the pair to bring a taste of her homeland back to the Granite State. Island Bowls first appeared at Wilton’s Old Home Days in August and has since been at several other events, like the Milford Pumpkin Festival and New Ipswich’s annual Autumnfest.

Currently, their regular hours of operation are at the Amherst Garden Center and Farm to Market (305 Route 101, Amherst) every Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They will also be at the annual Trot off Your Turkey 5K and Fun Run at Amherst Village Green (11 Church St.) on Friday, Nov. 29, and the Historical Society of Amherst’s annual German Christmas Market on Middle Street on Saturday, Dec. 7.

What is your must-have kitchen item? the same time it’s healthy.

JP: Probably either a blender, or our KFP: The rainbow shaved ice with ice shaved ice machine. cream. It’s a combination of strawberry, lemon and blue raspberry-flavored shaved ice What would you have for your last meal? cream and we put vanilla ice cream at the JP: We both really like the kālua pork bottom. with rice.

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

Hampshire right now?

JP: The Rivermill Tavern in Milford.

JP: Besides food trucks, I do think that Their nachos are really good. They also have acai bowls are slowly gaining momentum a steak and cheese wrap that I like. around year. People are trying to get away from fried foods and [want] an alternative What celebrity would you like to see that still tastes good and is filling for them. ordering from your trailer?

JP: Kevin James. I like to mimic him.

What is your favorite thing to cook at KFP: The Rock. home?

KFP: I actually really like cooking the What is your favorite thing on your shoyu chicken. It’s sweet, almost like a terimenu? yaki sauce.

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parties and events, inviting anyone interested in doing so to email cheddarandrye@gmail. com for more information. Greenhouse had opened in February of this year in the former space of Cheddar & Rye, which has

since moved next door where Tiya’s Restaurant used to be. The eatery had specialized in build-your-own rice, quinoa and noodle bowls, and soon implemented other options like smoothies and toast spreads.

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OOD and a real GO AN F OD XIC TI ME M l a E e R

Chewy Spiced Sugar Cookies Once Thanksgiving passes, it’s time to start celebrating the winter holidays, which in my home is Christmas. I know some people put up their trees the moment that Halloween is over, but I like to enjoy each holiday. October is all about carving pumpkins, making costumes, and buying candy. November is meant for decorating with gourds, debating stuffing recipes and being grateful. Until the day after Thanksgiving, that is. Then it’s time to put up the tree, set out decorations and hang stockings.

So now I’m thinking about what I’ll be baking in December. Sure, in my role I get to bake all year long, but there’s something extra special about baking at this time of year. I think the best part of baking at this time of year is that there is a good chance that the treats will be shared with others. As much as I love to eat the food I make, I like to share with others even more.

My guess is that many of you who are reading this column will do some holiday baking as well. Whether it’s a single batch of cookies to send to school or bring to the office or it’s a whole-day baking extravaganza, odds are you’re going to spend a little time with your oven.

So, let’s get the holiday baking started with Chewy Spiced Sugar Cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Make the cookies

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a new recipe! These spiced sugar cookies have a lovely chewy texture. You know what’s even better about them? They’re easy to make. No chilling or rolling of dough required. Just make the dough, scoop, bake and glaze. Of course, you may look at them and think, “They look simple.” That can be fixed quite easily with some edible glitter or holiday colored sprinkles. Easy and pretty fix. Ta-da!

Michele Pesula Kuegler has been thinking about food her entire life. Since 2007, the Manchester resident has been sharing these food thoughts and recipes at her blog, Think Tasty. Visit thinktasty.com to find more of her recipes.

Beat for 2 minutes on low speed using paddle attachment.

Add yogurt and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.

Add baking powder, soda, salt, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix on low.

Form dough into a ball the size of a walnut. Place on cookie sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies.

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Whether you are going to Grandmother’s, Mother’s, other family or friends, remember to leave your political views at the door, smile and always, always bring along some great wines to pair with the sumptuous feast of Thanksgiving!

No great feast is without an abundant selection of appetizers. Nothing goes better with this beginner course than some bubbly!

Whether dining on oysters with a mignonette, sampling cheeses and meats from a charcuterie board, or indulging in masterfully prepared hors d’oeuvres, sparkling wines, especially dry sparkling wines, can complement and span the wide spectrum of food samplings presented. When we think of sparkling wines, Champagne comes to mind.

Champagne must come from the Champagne region of France. Wines made in the same manner, with racking and introducing new yeast into the cold bottles, are called sparkling wines. Haute Couture Sparkling Blanc, originally priced at $32.99 and on sale at $15.99, is a French sparkling wine from the Boisset Collection. Like most sparkling wines, this is a blended wine, composed of grapes sourced from several growers and sometimes regions. It goes through three fermentations, like Champagne, and emerges with a pale yellow color, with tiny persistent bubbles. The nose is fruit-like, of pear and apple, with some toast coming from the yeast. It delivers a full palate that is dry, with just a touch of sweetness.

Just as the sparkling blanc described above originates from chardonnay grapes, our next wine to accompany the main course is a chardonnay, but from California. Silverado Chardonnay, 2017, originally priced at $34.99, and offered in the Price Busters racks at $19.99, is classic California chardonnay. This wine is a blend of grapes from two vineyards in the Carneros region of Napa County. The slopes of these vineyards bask in the warm sun of the day, coupled with cool evenings brought by the nearby San Pablo Bay. The grapes were harvested before the memorable Oct. 8 wildfires that ravaged parts of Napa County. The wine is barrel fermented in a combination of French oak and

stainless steel. The color is straw-yellow; the nose has lemon curd and apples; to the taste there is butterscotch and honey that ends in a slightly herbal feel of oregano. It is very rich and complex.

For those whose preferences lie beyond chardonnay, a great wine to pair with turkey is a pinot noir. Located on the Price Busters racks is A by Acacia, 2014, originally priced at $27.99, reduced to $13.99. This wine is a standard to which all pinot noirs are compared. As their website states, “Acacia’s pioneering founders recognized [in 1979] the climate of the Los Carneros region was ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir long before Carneros was designated as an official American Viticultural Area (AVA). Their goal in launching Acacia was to achieve a certain balance in Pinot Noir that, at the time, only existed in old world wines. They wanted to make a single-vineyard California Pinot Noir that was both complex and delicate, a wine that heightened the enjoyment of food, making everything a little more delicious.” This wine evolves in the glass. It has a rich ruby color, with a nose and taste of Bing cherries, wild berries, plum, along with some slight floral notes. It has a long finish and is a welcome addition to the main course.

For dessert, consider a moscato. Elvio Tintero Moscato D’Asti, priced at $12.99, is a slightly sweet alternative to something bold, like port wine. This wine originates from the Piedmont region of Italy. There is a slight effervescence and minerality to it, coming from the limestone embedded hills on which the 30-year-old grapevines are grown. Limited fermentation results in the low alcoholic content of the wine. This is a great accompaniment to the dessert, be it the multitude of pies or just simply fruit and cheese.

Enjoy the company of the day; enjoy the feast complemented by this great array of wines!

Fred Matuszewski is a local architect and a foodie and wine geek, interested in the cultivation of the multiple strains and varieties of grapes and the industry of wine production and sales. Chief among his travels is an annual trip to the wine producing areas of California.

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• Remy Le Boeuf, Assembly of Shadows A • The Singing Contractors, Building a Christmas to Remember B+ BOOKS

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• Who Says You’re Dead? B • Book Report Includes listings for lectures, author events, book clubs, writers’ workshops and other literary events.

To let us know about your book or event, email asykeny@hippopress. com. To get author events, library events and more listed, send information to listings@hippopress.com.

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• Frozen 2 B • A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood B • The Irishman B

MUSIC, BOOKS, GAMES, COMICS, MOVIES, DVDS, TV AND MORE Remy Le Boeuf, Assembly of Shadows (Soundspore Records)

The wealth of musical opportunity afforded a first-time big-band jazz leader isn’t lost on this California-born 33-year-old, whose last album, Light as a Word, was acclaimed as an exceptionally lyrical gem, even with less than a third of the personnel on board here (LaaF fronted a sextet).

Reminiscent of Aaron Copland’s work, Le Boeuf’s horn section sounds urgent at times, playful at others, as when it works a clever, micromanaged counterpoint while darting between the beats of a clever hand-clapped rhythm during opener “Strata.” That’s not to say it’s a math exercise; it’s more refined and inviting than that, and either way, soon enough, the song gives way to solo spots for flautist Anna Weber and trumpeter Philip Dizack, both of which are fascinatingly ornate. Most of the record is taken up by the five-part “Assembly of Shadows Suite,” wherein more charming contrapuntal adventures await, along with pensive moments, stillness and theatrical expressionism. Quite an achievement in modern big band stuff. A — Eric W. Saeger The Singing Contractors, Building a Christmas to Remember (Gaither Music Group)

Like an oddball kitsch act from the 1970s that might have spawned a B-lister-filled TV special or two on one of the Big Three networks of the day, this is exactly what it looks like, a couple of guys who are/were building contractors and fell into fame through sheer talent (and more than a little social media help). Indiana house-builders Aaron Gray and Josh Arnett, the story goes, began harmonizing while, well, working on houses, which led to their recording an a cappella version of “How Great Thou Art” that went viral on Facebook. This is their second fulllength and first holiday record, festooned with such things as a banjo-plucked, twangy “Winter Wonderland” and similar treatments of “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and “Mary, Did You Know,” the latter of which is possibly better served by their original voice-only, non-studio version, a millions-viewed YouTube video that was shot in between nail-gun tasks. A harmless, niceenough novelty. B+ — Eric W. Saeger

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PLAYLIST A seriously abridged compendium of recent and future CD releases • Our focus this week is the set of albums dropping on Nov. 29, and that would be nice and everything, except to be honest with you, there are only three half-interesting albums on my radar at this writing, because it’s Thanksgiving week. So I have three choices: I can either pretend to be a fanatical Flaming Lips nerd and make up stuff about their new live album, Soft Bulletin: Live at Red Rocks, which I couldn’t care less about, or I could dig a little deeper and find a metal album (there’s always a new metal album coming out, every single day. If there were a slate-wiping, moon-sized comet headed toward Earth on a Friday, 10 metal bands would move up their release date to Thursday), or, three, I could go back to last week’s list and talk about the posthumous release from Leonard Cohen, Thanks for the Dance. That seems nice, let’s do that. Cohen was a singer-songwriter and poet who really didn’t chart in the U.S. until he was 78, with the 2012 album Old Ideas, which peaked at No. 3. That’s not to say it was better than any of his others; anyone who’s into vintage folkie-soft-rock knows about him, and it’s safe to say that basically everyone over the age of 30 knows there was a music dude named Leonard Cohen. Perhaps you know of his mopey “Hallelujah” song by way of the top-charting cover versions released by Jeff Buckley and X Factor winner Alexandra Burke.

His new LP includes a couple of singles, one called “The Goal” (basically Cohen reciting his poetry over some sparkly piano), and the title track, comprising a gentle waltz that was recorded previously. Anyway, Leonard Cohen, everyone.

• Anyway Gang is an alt-rock collaboration between two guys from Tokyo Police Club, one guy each from Sloan and Hollerado, and Sam Roberts. It’d be proper to call them a Canadian supergroup, but the rules clearly state that you’d have to do it ironically, not that you should worry about it too much (I don’t). Anyway, it’s an interesting little band here, wielding an advance tune called “Big Night” that will remind Gen Xers very much of Billy Idol’s “Dancing With Myself,” but with more irony, like it’s really cool but doesn’t want to wake the neighbors. Ha ha, good old Canada, you know?

• Oh, what else have we here… wait, wait, look, it’s dangerous short person Joe Pesci, with an album called Still Singing! Way to make me feel like an imbecile, I thought he just did movies and talked like Bugs Bunny, I didn’t know he’d ever sung in the first place. (Please say “How Dry I Am” is on this album, wasn’t it funny when Bugs sang that?) Wait, he does a version of “Baby Girl” on here, and he sounds like Frankie Valli! This is awesome, give today to the “Rescue Joe Pesci From His Last Movie” fund!

• Lastly we have former Take That singer Robbie Williams, with an album called The Christmas Present. There’s a rub of Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” wherein Williams and Bryan Adams try to out-yell each other, if that’s your thing. — Eric W. Saeger Local bands seeking album or EP reviews can message me on Twitter (@esaeger) or Facebook (eric.saeger.9).

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A thrilling tale

Glede Brown Kabongo releases third in Fearless series

By Angie Sykeny

asykeny@hippopress.com

Secrets and lies abound as a woman fights to find her missing son in New Hampshire Writers Project author Gledé Brown Kabongo’s newest psychological thriller Winds of Fear, the third book in Kabongo’s Fearless series.

Prior to starting the Fearless series, Kabongo wrote two standalone novels: Conspiracy of Silence in 2012 and Swan Deception in 2014.

In Swan Deception, Kabongo introduced a teenage girl character named Abbie, who became the protagonist for the Fearless series.

“I just felt like she had so much more to say,” Kabongo said. “I could see her growing up and having her own story, and I felt like I could build a whole series around her, so I spun her off into [the Fearless series]. Apparently, it was a good decision, because now I have three novels [in the series] and it’s an award-winning series.”

In the first book, Game of Fear, Abbie is a high school student with dreams of getting into the Ivy League, but she has a dirty secret.

One day, Abbie receives a package containing photos that would reveal her secret, and the anonymous sender is willing to keep the evidence safe — for a price. The book was a No. 1 Amazon Bestseller.

“It’s like a cross between Pretty Little Liars and Gossip Girl,” Kabongo said.

In its sequel, Autumn of Fear, Abbie is a college student studying to become a surgeon when she wakes up in a hospital after a violent attack with no recollection of what happened. Once again, Abbie must confront a series of secrets and lies to find her assailant and find out why he tried to kill her. Autumn of Fear was a National Indie Excellence Awards winner.

Finally, in the newest book Winds of Fear, Abbie is a grown adult with a family of her own, but when she meets her neighbors, who seem to have a fascination with her oldest son, she becomes suspicious. When her son turns up missing, Abbie must solve the mystery and uncover what secrets her neighbors are hiding to save her family before it’s too late.

“The simplest way to describe Abbie is, she’s a warrior and a fighter,” Kabongo said. “The reader gets to see her weaknesses and vulnerability, they get to see her broken down, but she is strong and always finds a way to pull herself up

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and dust herself off and keep fighting.”

Kabongo said she plans to release the fourth and final book of the Fearless series, simply called Fearless, next fall. In it, Abbie must fight for her family once again when someone she once knew as a student threatens her way of life.

“I think after a while you can only put your characters through some much before you start to lose something there, and I really want to end the series in a way that is electrifying for my readers, so I want to end at book 4,” Kabongo said.

Kabongo said that, while the primary objective of a thriller is entertainment, she wants to give her readers “something more to chew on.”

“The key message is to fight for what you want,” she said. “Even when you don’t see a way, there is always a way to pull yourself up and continue fighting.”

Kabongo is a member of and instructor for the New Hampshire Writers Project. She will teach an “Unwrapping the Thriller” workshop for NHWP in January (date TBA) and will be a featured speaker at NHWP’s 603 Writers Conference next spring.

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POP CULTURE BOOKS

Who Says You’re Dead?

by Jacob M. Appel, M.D. (305 pages, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill) Jacob Appel says he has amassed 21,000 rejection letters for his writing, which seems an exaggeration or a bald-faced lie, but then so does his life.

The bio on his most recent book lists 10 academic degrees, to include a medical degree from Columbia University, a law degree from Harvard, and assorted master’s degrees in bioethics, creative writing, play writing and public health.

Oh, and he’s a New York City tour guide, too.

This is the sort of resume that demands further scrutiny, but a 2019 documentary called Jacob assures us that Appel, while adorably peculiar, is bona-fide legit. The film, available on Amazon Prime, is not mentioned on Appel’s website (jacobmappel.com) where the long-haired polymath humbly focuses on his writing. (You can download stageplays there for free.)

Appel’s latest book is Who Says You’re Dead?, a compendium of ethical dilemmas faced by doctors and other medical providers.

In it he presents 79 real-life ethical conundrums ranging from weird requests for body modification surgery (“Give me a horn”) to peak-performance pills, nursing-home sex and posthumous sperm retrieval. He also examines serious issues that are more likely to confront ordinary Americans: withdrawing life support, physician-assisted suicide and so forth. It’s a fascinating book by an even more fascinating author.

While Appel is widely considered a genius, and a portion of his audience is medical students, Who Says You’re Dead? is a surprisingly accessible book. He signals this in the introduction, in which he explains the underpinnings of three-parent conception and prefaces a refresher on DNA with “as readers may or may not recall from high school biology.” That’s a relief. There are no prerequisites but curiosity. And the language isn’t complicated, even though the issues he confronts are thorny.

In each short chapter Appel lays out an ethical dilemma that he either read about in the news or medical journals, or encountered in his own practice. Then he offers a reflection that explains why the issue is challenging and what the arguments are on both sides.

For example, the horn, which we must discuss here, lest you parents ever have a child come home for Thanksgiving vaguely resembling a triceratops.

“Maddie,” Appel writes, “is a prominent member of the body-modification community in her city. She has piercings in her ears, nose, eyebrows, and septum, and in numerous other places. She also has well over one hundred distinct tattoos.” She now wants a large fiberglass horn screwed into her skull so she can look like a dinosaur.

Maddie’s plastic surgeon has agreed to the procedure, but it must be approved by a hospital ethics board. What should the board do?

In four engaging pages, Appel covers a subject that a TV doctor drama like House or The Good Doctor would take an hour of overwrought acting and bad writing to explore.

Even better, he makes you think this through for yourself.

But that’s also a bad thing. Appel rarely betrays his own opinion, which is mildly unsettling in the bombastic, black-and-white, I’m-right-you’re-wrong culture that we’re living in. At times I found myself wanting him to take a stronger position, to stridently announce what decision was “wrong” or “right.” But that would take away from his larger point, which is that medical advances and a bewildering number of choices have plunged us into this vast sea of gray. Black and white only works on cookies.

Take, for example, the existence of growth-attenuation therapy, which enables doctors to stop a profoundly disabled child from growing. That’s horrible, you may say.

But what of the loving parent who is committed to caring for the child for the rest of her life? Hormones and procedures can prevent the child from growing larger than an average first-grader, which would make it easier for the parent to care for the child, and, it is argued, make the child more comfortable as he or she ages. This type of surgery is called “the Ashley treatment” after a child who received it at Seattle Children’s Hospital in 2004. It’s been done on at least 65 other children, Appel writes, despite opposition from ethicists who find the treatment abhorrent.

Then, of course, there’s the titular question: Who decides when we’re dead? This is a question faced daily by families who are told that their loved one is dead because there is no brain function, even though the person’s heart is still energetically beating. (On this matter, Appel does make clear his opinion.)

This is not a book that intends to advise anyone in the midst of an agonizing ethical decision, but one that invites us to think deeply about complexities we might never encounter.

That might seem a waste of time, but at minimum you’ll have 79 new things to talk about at dinner. Eighty if you watch the documentary, too. B — Jennifer Graham

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•​ A Christmas song turned novel: Goffstown singer-songwriter and author Judy Pancoast will visit a number of New Hampshire libraries in December to read from her new novel The House on Christmas Street and sing the song that inspired it.

In 1998, Pancoast recorded a Christmas album to accompany synchronized holiday light displays. Her song “The House on Christmas Street” caught on with decorators around the world and has nearly 250,000 views on YouTube.

The book tells the story of a decorating enthusiast who moves from Florida to Maine, where he sets up a massive holiday display in his new house, unknowingly across the street from the grumpiest lady in town. She sets out to shut him down, but her efforts only bring neighbors closer together in the heartwarming holiday tale. Pancoast will be at Boscawen Public Library (116 N. Main St., Boscawen) on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m.; Wadleigh Memorial Library (49 Nashua St., Milford) on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m.; Rodgers Memorial Library (194 Derry Road., Hudson) on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m.; Chesley Memorial Library (8 Mountain Ave., Northwood) on Monday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m.; Conway Public Library (15 Greenwood Ave., Conway) on Monday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m.; and Mary E. Bartlett Library (22 Dalton Road, Brentwood) on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing at each appearance.

•​ Sci-fi quick-read: Nashua resident Damien Rigden has written a sci-fi thriller novelette called Swan Song, based on global warming. The owner of a company creates world-saving technology, then takes his own life following a hostile takeover. His children are faced with a terrible decision: hide the family’s darkest secret forever or save the world. “It’s a fast-paced, 40- to 60-minute read,” Rigden said in an email.

The book is available now on Amazon.

— Angie Sykeny Books Author Events • NINA MACLAUGHLIN Author presents Wake, Siren: Ovid Resung. Mon., Dec. 2, 7 p.m. Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St., Exeter. Visit waterstreetbooks.com.

• ALEX MYERS Author presents Continental Divide. Wed., Dec. 4, 7 p.m. Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St., Exeter.

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• JOSEPH CARRABIS Author presents The Augmented Man. Thurs., Dec. 5, 6 p.m. The Toadstool Bookshop. 375 Amherst St., 9A, Somerset Plaza, Nashua.

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• TERRY NELSON Author presents Hidden History of the New Hampshire Seacoast. Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m. Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St., Exeter.

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• MARY ANN ESPOSITO COOKBOOK SIGNING Sat., Dec. 7, 11 a.m. Tuscan Market, 63 Main St., Salem. Visit tuscanbrands.com.

• DANA HUNTLEY Author presents America’s Forgotten

Colonial History. Sat., Dec. 7, noon. Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St., Exeter. Visit waterstreetbooks.com.

• MITCH ALBOM Mon., Dec. 16, 7 p.m. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. Call 224-0562 or visit gibsonsbookstore.com.

• CHRISTINE DUFFY ZERILLO Author presents Still Here.

Wed., Jan. 8, 6 p.m., Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. Call 224-0562 or visit gibsonsbookstore.com.

• CYNTHIA HERBERT-BRUSCHI ADAMS Author presents Italian Spices: A Memoir.

Thurs., Jan. 16, 6 p.m. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. Call 224-0562 or visit gibsonsbookstore.com.

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Book discussion groups • ANIME & MANGA CLUB A new club seeks members to join.

Will involve book discussions, anime viewings, and workshops.

No set date. Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson. Free. Visit rodgerslibrary. org. Call 886-6030.

• BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Second Thurs., 7 p.m.

Manchester City Library, 405 Pine St., Manchester. Visit manchester.lib.nh.us.

• BOOKENDS BOOK GROUP Monthly discussion group. First Sun., 4 to 5 p.m. MainStreet BookEnds, 16 E. Main St., Warner. Visit mainstreetbookends. com.

• BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Book discussion group. Last Tuesday, 12:15 p.m. Manchester City Library, 405 Pine St., Manchester. Visit manchester. lib.nh.us.

• GIBSON’S BOOK CLUB Monthly book discussion group.

First Monday, 5:30 p.m. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. Visit gibsonsbookstore.com.

• MORNING BOOK GROUP Second Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon. Candia Smith Public Library, 55 High St., Candia.

Call 483-8245. Visit smythpl. org.

• MORNING BOOK GROUP Meets monthly. First Thurs., 10 a.m. Dover Public Library, 73 Locust St., Dover. Visit pinterest. com/doverpl/book-group-morning-dpl/.

• MORNING BOOK GROUP Monthly discussion. Fourth Wed., 10 a.m. to noon. Kimball Library, 5 Academy Ave., Atkinson. Visit kimballlibrary.com.

• NASHUA NOVEL READERS Monthly book discussion.

Second Thursday, 7 p.m. Nashua Public Library, 2 Court St., Nashua. Visit nashualibrary.org.

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POP CULTURE FILM REVIEWS BY AMY DIAZ

Frozen 2 (PG)

Sisters Anna and Elsa, snowman Olaf and Kristoff, friend of reindeer, have new adventures in Frozen 2, the follow-up to the 2013 animated Disney mega-hit.

Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) is queen of Arendelle, happily caring for her people and spending time with her sister, but she has grown restless and yearns to follow the phantom singing voice she hears, calling her into the unknown north. Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) is unaware of her sister’s situation and unaware that the loyal if still somewhat bumbly Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) is trying to work up the nerve to propose to her. Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) is happy with his continued strange existence (he is A-OK regardless of the weather because of permafrost?) but, with fall turning into winter, he is contemplating the passage of time. And change. And what it means to mature. He is a philosophical snowman, that Olaf.

When strange natural disasters force the citizens out of Arendelle (disasters perhaps accidentally created by Elsa’s magic), Elsa and Anna — and Olaf, Kristoff and his reindeer Sven — decide to set out to find the mysterious voice calling to Elsa. They travel to a magical forest, the first people to do so in years, and soon meet up with a lost group of people from the neighboring Northuldra tribe as well as some Arendelle soldiers. The two groups have been trapped in the forest for decades as a result of a long-ago battle that Elsa and Anna’s father once told them about. How is Northuldra connected to the mysterious voice calling Elsa? What caused the war between these two groups? Does Kristoff really think family game night is the best time to propose?

Frozen 2 has a lot of ideas. Too many ideas, I think, and too many quests and missions and character arcs. Is it because any one thing — Elsa’s internal struggles, the geopolitics of Arendelle and past battles that might require national atonement — wasn’t strong enough to serve as the central motivating action? I think, actually, that any of the movie’s big ideas could have been developed into a strong story: what really happened to Anna and Elsa’s parents, what is the next level of Elsa’s power, how can sisters stay close while they deal with change — any one of these things, and the way they play out in the story, could have been the singular central action with a few slimmed down side plots. Instead, we wind up with all of the characters separated for a bit, a bunch of new characters added to the mix (but not really developed) and a whole lot of various destinies and duties, all of which dilutes the story.

The movie also gets dark toward the end, particularly for a movie whose costumes and toys have younger fans. Personally, I would not take a preschooler to this movie; I’d save it for the small TV at home, where the action can be paused when it gets too much. There

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are also a fair number of scenes that feel discussion-heavy and I do think this movie could bore, at least in some scenes, as many little kids as it scares.

On the plus side: this movie has two funny songs — Olaf’s upbeat “everything is fine, probably” bright-side “When I’m Older” and Kristoff’s on-purpose hilarious (I think) power ballad, “Lost in the Woods,” which reminded me a lot of the dueling princes song “Agony” from Into the Woods. The movie is also, of course, absolutely beautiful and full of interesting visual details, from what they are trying to say with the characters’ costumes and hair to the way they use the idea of water retaining memory.

I should say here that I was not as head over heels for the first Frozen as many were (or as I was for Moana — its songs, its message — a few years later). And I didn’t immediately see “Let It Go” for the blockbuster it would become. So maybe this is one of those things where I can spot, say, the merchandising potential of this movie’s brightly colored fire lizard and new Anna and Elsa dolls (they have new hairstyles! And outfits!

My kid will love it!) but not see the movie’s deeper qualities. Frozen 2 achieves what it needs to but doesn’t go beyond. B Rated PG for action/peril and some thematic elements, according to the MPA. Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, Frozen 2 is an hour and 43 minutes long and distributed by Walt Disney Studios.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG)

Tom Hanks embodies Fred Rogers, a.k.a. Mister Rogers, in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.

Like the 1998 Esquire magazine profile that inspired it (it’s available online and worth a read), this movie is more of a portrait than a biography, a snapshot of a moment in time, augmented by a sprinkling of facts of Rogers’ life that show off the essence of who he was.

To set this up, the movie features Rogers

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(Hanks) presenting a Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood as narration for the life of magazine writer Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys). Married to Andrea (Susan Kelechi Watson), Lloyd is struggling with new fatherhood and with issues related to his own father, Jerry Vogel (Chris Cooper), who resurfaces after a long estrangement at Lloyd’s sister’s wedding.

Lloyd is extremely unimpressed when he’s assigned to write a short profile of Rogers.

Lloyd meets Fred and is instantly suspicious — who is the real person behind the puppets and the relentless kindness? Lloyd’s discomfort is heightened by the fact that Fred is a much better interviewer than Lloyd — asking extremely mild questions that shock Lloyd by leading him to fraught emotional spaces. Lloyd seems to find himself both deeply irritated by Fred and drawn to him, just as Fred — who we’re told picked the cynical Lloyd as his interviewer — seems compelled to help Lloyd.

And Lloyd needs help. He is stuck in his anger at Jerry, who seems to want to rebuild their relationship but isn’t entirely able to apologize for the past. Lloyd is also a pretty big jerk to his wife, which is perhaps why she seems to be on Team Make Up With Jerry for no good reason (though, at one point he shows up at Lloyd’s home with pizza, and when I was a new mom I would have totally welcomed anyone who showed up with pizza).

I can buy highly recognizable Tom Hanks as highly recognizable Fred Rogers and buy the framing devices, which work Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood-style visual cues and storytelling elements into the movie throughout. But the character of Lloyd — and how fundamentally not-good at his job he is — frequently strained belief, as did some of the parts of the Lloyd and Andrea relationship, which just feel like they’re built on things the plot needs them to do and not recognizable human behavior. The movie isn’t really diving into the soul of Fred Rogers here; it’s using Fred Rogers to examine Lloyd and get Lloyd to examine himself, which is an

acceptable choice but it’s also less interesting than the truly extraordinary Fred Rogers.

That said, I can’t deny that Rhys does excellent work here even if I often felt like I was watching A+ acting in a B- character.

He can wordlessly convey so much about Lloyd’s inner life and pain, and elevates the character beyond the standard stuff — a little “difficult genius” plus “misanthrope learns to appreciate humanity” — that’s built in.

I’ll also give points to Hanks, who doesn’t exactly disappear into Rogers but does find elements to play and eventually allows you to forget you’re watching “Tom Hanks as Fred Rogers.” It’s hard not to compare his Rogers to the footage from last year’s documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, which I feel like this movie riffs on. I feel like the genuine impact and life mission of Rogers is information that I went into this movie with and that the movie kind of assumes that, reinforcing rather than newly demonstrating that point to me.

The movie also pulls off some neat tricks, particularly with pacing, that mimic the feel of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and therefore help to put you in that headspace. This movie’s better qualities make it worth a watch but I would still pick the superior documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?. B Rated PG for some strong thematic material, a brief fight, and some mild language, according to the MPA. Directed by Marielle Heller with a screenplay by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is an hour and 48 minutes long and distributed by Tristar Pictures.

The Irishman (R)

The man who says he killed Jimmy Hoffa recounts his life in The Irishman from director Martin Scorcese.

I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt, the book the movie is based on, is the allegedly true story of Frank Sheeran, a labor union guy and mob associate — according to this movie and the Wikipedia description of the source material book. (I guess allegedly true but also disputed is the best way to describe some of the “facts” in this movie; join me in falling down an Internet rabbit hole of mid-20th century history.)

Thus do we get a movie full of real people, in name at least, from the 1960s and 1970s: real mobsters, Kennedys, Fidel Castro, etc.

And, Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino), the president of the Teamsters, who shows up when Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) is recommended by mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) as a possible bodyguard/fixer-type for Hoffa.

Years earlier, Frank garnered notice from local mobsters by running a scam on his meat delivery route (a lot of beef “falls off the truck” and when it finally catches the attention of his bosses he refuses to name any names). This earns him the respect of union lawyer Bill Bufalino (Ray Romano),

who introduces him to Russell. The more he does for Russell, the more pulled into mob activity he becomes, eventually becoming a hit man.

The movie explains that Hoffa’s union — specifically, the union’s pension fund — serves as something of a bank for mobsters looking to get loans for, for example, expanding a casino in Las Vegas. Hoffa lends the money, which normal banks wouldn’t.

And, as time goes by (again, according to this movie), Hoffa’s relationship with the mob becomes strained, with Frank sometimes serving as a diplomat between the two camps, trying to smooth over slights.

Frank’s and Jimmy’s families even become close, with Jimmy having a favorite-uncle-ish relationship with Frank’s daughter Peggy (played as a child by Lucy Gallina and as an adult by Anna Paquin). This is in contrast with Peggy’s more wary view of men like Russell and even Frank. Frank is also close with Russell, of course — both in a way that seems to suggest genuine affection and in the sense that if he crosses Russell, that’s it for him.

I saw The Irishman in a theater but I think the better way to view this movie might be how most people will likely see it: at home via Netflix, where it will be available start-

ing Nov. 27. At three and a half hours, this movie occasionally feels like a prestige TV/movie hybrid, with some of the repetition and story cul-de-sacs familiar to prestige TV, where episodes will tangent into little windows on minor characters and side plots.

And this isn’t me doing “but is it cinema” snark. The Irishman, as a movie in theaters, feels long — baggy without a lot of payoff for those extra minutes. It repeats things that it has already shown us, like Frank’s difficult relationship with Peggy or his closeness with Jimmy. It’s underlining a sentence, not adding context. I think a shorter movie could have zeroed in on the Sheeran-Hoffa relationship (or Sheeran’s conflicting loyalties to Hoffa and Bufalino) in a way that would have made those specific friendships/working relationships, and all the criminal and political stuff going on around it, richer and more compelling — a small slice of excellent chocolate cake rather than a giant bowl full of Halloween candy.

The performances are good, of course.

De Niro is maybe even great but he’s doing a classic De Niro performance. Individual scenes can contain really thoughtful elements but somehow the overall performance felt, well, fine. (The much-reported-on digi-

tal “de-aging” didn’t add or detract for me.)

Pacino’s Hoffa has an interesting element of desperation, especially toward the character’s end, when he is fighting to regain control of his union after a stint in jail. But there’s also a lot of that flavor of big Pacino acting that sometimes drowns out the more delicate elements.

Of the main characters, I found myself watching Joe Pesci the most intently. While there are maybe notes of previous roles, I did feel like I was watching him do something new; his Russell is able to elegantly convey all the things he’s not saying.

The Irishman is overall a good movie, a solid watch for a long weekend particularly if you’re a fan of Scorsese or takes on mid-20th-century history (however accurate). But I think on your couch, with the ability to pause, might be the best way to see the film, to allow you the time to enjoy the small moments and little details without getting worn out by the repetition and long runtime. B Rated R for pervasive language and strong violence, according to the MPA. Directed by Martin Scorsese with a screenplay by Steven Zaillian (from the book I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt), The Irishman is three hours and 29 minutes long and distributed by Netflix.

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NITE Heavy weekend Local music news & events

One night not enough for Scissorfight record release

By Michael Witthaus

By Michael Witthaus

mwitthaus@hippopress.com

mwitthaus@hippopress.com

• Funny time: Still hungry? Catch co-headliners Jody Sloane and Rob Steen at a comedy show preceded by cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a dinner buffet. Sloane earned her standup spurs telling jokes to tourists as a Boston Duck Bus driver. Her friends encouraged her to hit the open mike in Cambridge; she’s been on a roll ever since. Steen is the godfather of New England’s comedy scene.

Go Friday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m., Brookstone Park Events Center, 14 Route 111, Derry. Tickets $45 at headlinerscomedyclub.com.

• Hippie trip: Nearly four decades on, Lichen — pronounced “liken’ — covers the Grateful Dead and other jam bands. Its founding members have been friends, and playing music together, since middle school.

Way back in the group’s early years, they won a three-week-long Rock 101 Battle of the Bands for the right to back Bo Diddley.

They’ve also opened for NRBQ in the course of playing nearly 2,000 shows. Friday, Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Area 23, 254 State St., Concord (Smokestack Center). More at lichen.net.

• Rodeo return: After going dark for a couple of years, Schraalpfest returns. This time around, the indoor country music party features Eric Grant Band, one of the region’s more enduring purveyors of the genre, with support from DJ Manolo. Wear cowboy boots and Western shirts with silver snaps to get the full flavor of the event, which offers free mechanical bull riding and a cash bar.

Saturday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m., 169 Bound Tree Road, Contoocook. Advance tickets are $20 at schraalpfest.com, same price at the door.

• Dynamic duo: Finish the long weekend with the foodie-themed duo Borscht.

Andrew Polakow and Brady McGee play psychedelic bluegrass, folk originals and other crazy jams. It’s a loose, friendly affair — the two have played together for years, and are prone to experimentation that can go anywhere. Polakow is a member of Seacoast stalwarts People Like You, and he released his second solo album earlier this year. Sunday, Dec. 1, noon, Bad Lab Beer Co., 400 High St., Somersworth. More at facebook. com/badlabbeer.

• Times three: Parliament-Funkadelic offshoot Danny Bedrosian & Secret Army plays a downtown Manchester show. Keyboard player Bedrosian led the 18-piece Super Motha Child as a teenager before joining P-Funk. Secret Army is a three-piece, focused on tighter grooves — “getting a lot of sound out of just a few people,” the Lawrence, Mass., native once explained. Jabbawaukee opens. Go Wednesday, Dec 4, 8 p.m., Jewel Music Venue, 61 Canal St., Manchester. Tickets $10 at jewel.ticketleap.com.

In the grunge haze of 1994, Scissorfight burst out of Portsmouth, rolling through New England and points beyond like a monster truck, leveling anything in its path.

They were a loud, unrestrained and in-yourface quartet, all whiskey-soaked growling and menace, the prototype of countless beer-drinking, bar-smashing imitations that followed. Their songs had titles like “The Most Dangerous Animal Is Me” and “Cram It Clown.” Scissorfight was rude, raucous and didn’t care who that bothered.

This burly fist of mountain metal dominated for 11 years, then one day vanished. In their wake, the rock scene felt like a trashed motel room, just broken glass waiting to be swept up. Lead singer Ironlung and his drummer brother haven’t been heard from since, but guitarist Jay Fortin and bassist Paul Jarvis resurfaced in other bands, none with the potency of Scissorfight.

So it was not a small amount of jubilation that three years ago a newly reconstituted Scissorfight resurfaced, with Doug Aubin on vocals and Rick Orcutt on drums. Chaos County, an EP released in late 2016, proved that Aubin was up to the sizable task of front man. Reunion shows sold out in quick succession.

Fans clamoring for a full-length album will get their wish in early December, as Doomus Abruptus Vol. 1 finally arrives. The first Scissorfight LP since 2006’s Jaggernaut is set to be marked by back-to-back release shows at Shaskeen Pub in Manchester.

One night wasn’t enough to contain something this monumental, Jay Fortin said in a recent phone interview.

“We’re going to do two entirely different sets each night, not going to repeat any songs, that’s the main thing,” he said. “It’s gonna be so fun you’ll want to go twice.”

Open Mic Nights • AREA 23 (254 N. State St. Unit H, Concord 5520137) Blues Jam with Hank Osborne Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.

• AUBURN PITTS (167 Rockingham Road, Auburn 622-6564) Open Mic & Blues Jam w/ Tom Ballerini Thursdays at 7 • BLACK SWAN INN (354 West Main St., Tilton 2864524) Sundays - Open mic with Meg Josalen & guests • CARA IRISH PUB (11 Fourth St., Dover 343-4390) Irish Sunday, Bluegrass Tuesday

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Scissorfight. Courtesy photo.

The new features plenty of vintage Scissorfight. “Dumpfight” is a demonic joyride, and “Caveman Television,” orders listeners to “shut up and watch the fire burn… you’re talking to a time bomb ticking.” The gravel and groan of “Rock and-or Die” is another gem.

But there are curveballs, like the female backing vocal on “Where Eagles Drink” and “The Battle of (Mudhole Mountain),” which leads with acoustic guitar but still promises, “like dogs we’re gonna fight” — an adventurous turn for band that tends to push the pedal to the floor.

“That’s a good example of something that would not have been on an old album,” Fortin said of the latter track.

Fortin was quick to point out that the new effort is still in line with earlier work, and the band is hitting its stride as a performing unit.

“Some people who have heard it said it’s a little more aggressive version of the band,” he said. “People are pretty welcoming to that, and I think the live shows are just getting better and better.”

Orcutt in particular is proving a great fit.

The veteran drummer has been around as long as Scissorfight, playing in The Guts and

• COVERED BRIDGE (Cedar St., Contoocook 7465191) Wednesdays - Open mic with Derek Astles • DOLLY SHAKERS (38 E Hollis Street, Nashua) Saturday afternoon Blues Jam • FALLS GRILL & TAVERN (421 Central Ave., Dover 749-0995) Open mic with Stan Barker; Thursdays at 7 p.m.

• FRATELLO’S (155 Dow St., Manchester 624-2022) Thursdays - Jazz w/ Ferdinando Argenti Trio • GIUSEPPE’S RISTORANTE (312 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith 279-3313)

Sundays - Lou Porrazzo • HUNGRY BUFFALO (58 New Hampshire 129, Loudon 798-3737) Thursdays - Open mic – Jen Mitchell • LIVING ROOM COFFEE HOUSE (Congregational Church, 33 Valley Road, Mason) Third Saturday - Open Mic • NEW GENERATIONS COFFEE HOUSE (63 Union Sq., Milford 5541433) Mondays - Open Mic • O’SHEA’S IRISH PUB & CIGAR BAR (449 Amherst St., Nashua 943-7089) Thursdays w/ Mando & The Goat • PENUCHE’S ALE

The Connection, among other bands.

“It’s ridiculous, we’ve known him for a long time,” Fortin said. “I think when Paul and I first started entertaining the idea of putting a band back together, he was pretty much the first guy that we even thought of.”

The perennial Seacoast group is doing their release show in the same Manchester room they used for a comeback in 2016.

They’ve played Shaskeen Pub several times since. “A friend of ours was booking shows there and it was easy to get,” Fortin said.

“We just figured it was kind of good home town-ish place to debut the new lineup, and it’s kind of turned into our home away from home.”

Scissorfight Release Weekend

When: Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m.

Where: Shaskeen Pub, 909 Elm St., Manchester Tickets: $15 at brownpapertickets.com With Genuine Rust, Time Out Timmy and Taxi Driver on Dec. 6, Drivetrain, Step 13 and Lord Fowl on Dec. 7

HOUSE (6 Pleasant St., Concord 228-9833) Sundays - Open Mic • PENUCHE’S MUSIC HALL (1087 Elm St., Manchester 206-5599) Tuesdays & Wednesdays - Open Mic • RACKS BAR & GRILL (20 Plaistow Road, Plaistow 974-2406) Thursdays - Blues Jam with Steve Devine • SONNY’S TAVERN (83 Washington St., Dover 7424226) Mondays - Dave Talmadge Honky Tonk Jam • STONE CHURCH (5 Granite St., Newmarket 6597700) Tuesdays - Bluegrass Jam w/Dave Talmage

• UMAMI (284 1st New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood 942-6427) Sundays – Open Mic w/ Island Mike • TRUE BREW BARISTA (3 Bicentennial Square, Concord 225-2776) Thursdays – Dusty Gray original open mic • UNION COFFEE (42 South St., Milford 554-8879) Fridays - open mic • VILLAGE TRESTLE (25 Main St., Goffstown 4978230) Fridays - Acoustic Jam and Sundays - Open Mic Blues Jam • WILD ROVER (21 Kosciuszko St., Manchester 6697722) Tuesdays - Open Mic

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14. Kind of ‘Pipe’ Weezer’s got 15. Morphine song about an air traffic screen?

16. Richie Furay and Jim Messina band 17. In New Jersey, Bruce is from the Long Branch this 18. He excelled in his performance or this

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6. ‘Who Let The Dogs Out?’ __ Men 7. Sweat-soaked stage outfit will exude this 8. James Brown’s ‘World’ is not a woman’s but this 9. Break in contract 10. Kind of “swim” struggling rocker will do 11. English Beat ‘__ Salvation’ 12. Permanent mark Johnny O’Toole got in Aerosmith’s ‘No Surprise’ 13. Matchbox 20’s Thomas

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25. A huge, one-off show will be considered this 26. Modest Mouse ‘The World At __’ 27. Replacements ‘When It __’ 28. Chopin piece 29. Relating to tonality 30. Pink Floyd ‘See ___ Play’ 31. Tour announcement will reveal cites and these 32. Aerosmith ‘Sick __ __ Dog’ (2,1) 35. ‘02 Papa Roach hit ‘__ Loves Me Not’ 37. ‘Walk, Don’t Run’ instrumental band 38. ‘The Clapping Song’ Shirley 43. Simon & Garfunkel “Oh Cecilia, I’m down on __ __” (2,5) 46. John Butler Trio went down this kind of single-lane ‘Road’ (3,3) 47. ‘93 Aerosmith album ‘__ A Grip’ 48. Like rocker’s walk after partying hard 51. 90s Christian rock band named after angel’s headdress 52. Corb Lund ‘The __ Back In Town’ 53. Procol Harum ‘A Whiter Shade Of __’ 54. 80s ‘Heat Of The Moment’ band 55. Drummer skin irritation foe when playing 56. ‘11 Foo Fighters hit used for a lasso?

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Boscawen Alan’s 133 N. Main St. 753-6631 Bow Chen Yang Li 520 South St. 228-8508

Amherst LaBelle Winery Bridgewater 345 Route 101 672-9898 Bridgewater Inn 367 Mayhew Turnpike Ashland 744-3518 Common Man 60 Main St. 968-7030 Bristol Back Room at the Mill Atkinson 2 Central St. 744-0405 Merrill’s Tavern Kathleen’s Cottage 85 Country Club Drive 91 Lake Street 744-6336 382-8700 Purple Pit 28 Central Square Auburn 744-7800 Auburn Pitts 167 Rockingham Rd Concord 622-6564 Area 23 Auburn Tavern State Street 881-9060 346 Hooksett Rd Barley House 587-2057 132 N. Main 228-6363 Cheers Barrington 17 Depot St. 228-0180 Nippo Lake Restaurant Common Man 88 Stagecoach Road 1 Gulf Street 228-3463 644-2030 Granite Onset Pub 96 Pleasant St. 227-9000 Crotched Mtn. Ski Hermanos Resort 588-3688 11 Hills Ave. 224-5669 Litherman’s Brewery Bedford 126 Hall St. Unit B Bedford Village Inn 219-0784 2 Olde Bedford Way Makris 472-2001 354 Sheep Davis Rd Copper Door 225-7665 15 Leavy Drive Penuche’s Ale House 488-2677 6 Pleasant St. 228-9833 Murphy’s Carriage Pit Road Lounge House 388 Loudon Rd 226-0533 393 Route 101 488-5875 Tandy’s T-Bones 1 Eagle Square 856-7614 169 South River Road True Brew 623-7699 3 Bicentennial Square 225-2776 Belmont Lakes Region Casino Contoocook 1265 Laconia Road Covered Bridge 267-7778 Cedar St. 746-5191

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Manchester Central Ale House: Jonny Friday Duo Concord Fratello’s: Rob Wolfe or Phil Penuche’s Ale House: Open w/ Jacques Steve Naylor Meredith Tandy’s: Open w/ Mikey G Giuseppe’s: Lou Porrazzo Dover Merrimack Cara: Irish Session w/ Frank Land- Able Ebenezer: Ale Room Music ford Homestead: Doug Thompson Sonny’s: Sonny’s Jazz Nashua Gilford Fratello’s Italian Grille: Ryan Schuster’s: Dan The Muzik Man Williamson Goffstown Portsmouth Village Trestle: Wan-tu Blues Band Dolphin Striker: Old School & Jam Ri Ra: Oran Mor Hampton CR’s: Jazz Brunch The Goat: Nick Drouin

Tuesday, Dec. 3 Concord Tandy’s: Open w/ Mikey G

Hudson River’s Pub: Acoustic Jam

Dover Fury’s Publick House: Theriault and Friends Sonny’s: Soggy Po’ Boys

Portsmouth Clipper Tavern: Tequila Jim Open Jam Press Room: Hoot Night w/Bob Halperin + Larry Garland Jazz Jam w/River City Jazz Wednesday, Dec. 4 Candia Town Cabin Pub: Paul Lussier Concord Hermanos: Joel Cage Dover 603 Bar & Lounge: Rock the Mic w/ DJ Coach Dublin DelRossi’s Trattoria: Celtic and Old Timey Jam Session

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Manchester Shaskeen: Rap night, Industry night Strange Brew: Jam Gilford Wild Rover: DJ Dance Night Patrick’s: Paul Luff

Meredith Manchester Giuseppe’s: Open Stage with Lou Fratello’s: Clint Lapointe Porrazzo Shaskeen: James Keyes Strange Brew: David Rousseau North Hampton Whiskey’s 20: Sammy Smoove & Barley House Seacoast: Great Bay DJ Gera Sailor Meredith Northwood Giuseppe’s: Michael Bourgeois Umami: Bluegrass Brunch w/ Cecil Abels Merrimack Homestead: Justin Cohn Portsmouth Beara Irish Brewing: Irish Music Nashua Press Room: Anglo-Celtic tradi- Burton’s Grill: Brian Weeks tional folk/roots session + Jazz: The Fratello’s Italian Grille: Kim Press Room Trio Ft. Paul Mckee Riley Ri Ra: Irish Sessions Rudi’s: Jazz Brunch w/John Fran- Newmarket zosa Stone Church: Rootin’ Tootin’ Acoustic Hoot hosted by Eli Elkus Rochester Lilac City Grille: Brunch Music North Hampton Barley House Seacoast: TradiSalem tional Irish Session Copper Door: Phil Jacques/Chad Lamarsh

Hillsborough Turismo: Blues Jam w Jerry Paquette & the Runaway Bluesmen Londonderry Coach Stop: Ted Solovicos Harold Square: Houdana the Magician (Tableside Magic) Manchester Fratello’s: Jeff Mrozek Strange Brew: Jesse’s Extravaganza

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NITE CONCERTS Bank of NH Stage 16 Main St., Concord, 225-1111 Capitol Center for the Arts 44 S. Main St., Concord 225-1111, ccanh.com The Colonial Theatre 95 Main St., Keene 352-2033, thecolonial.org The Flying Monkey 39 S. Main St., Plymouth 536-2551, flyingmonkeynh.com

Dueling Pianos Saturday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Tupelo Eileen Ivers Joyful Christmas Saturday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Rochester Opera House Badfish - Tribute to Sublime Thursday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Hot Tuna Acoustic Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Colonial Theatre Marshall Tucker Band Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Flying Monkey Squirrel Nut Zippers Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Tupelo Davina & the Vagabonds Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Granite State of Mind Presents Classic Country Showdown Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. Palace Theatre Chris Pureka & Kris Delmhorst Sunday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage The Fixx Tuesday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m.

Tupelo Celtic Christmas Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Colonial Theatre John Denver Tribute Christmas Concert Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m.

Flying Monkey Boat House Row - Yacht Rock Experience Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Tupelo Winterland Movie/Donaher Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Purging Sin Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage The Tubes Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m. Flying Monkey Spain Brothers Saturday, Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre Farewell to the Dirty Tricks All-Star Blues Show Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. Tupelo Mini Solstice Fest w/ Matt Flinner & Low Lily Thursday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage

Franklin Opera House 316 Central St., Franklin 934-1901, franklinoperahouse.org Hampton Beach Ballroom Casino 169 Ocean Blvd, Hampton 929-4100, casinoballroom.com 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 SNHU Arena 555 Elm St., Manchester 644-5000, snhuarena.com Stockbridge Theatre Pinkerton Academy, Rte 28, Derry 437-5210, stockbridgetheatre.com Tupelo Music Hall 10 A St., Derry 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com

Christmas With The Celts Thursday, Dec. 19, 8 p.m. Flying Monkey Sinatra Christmas w/ Rich Dimare Friday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre Start Making Sense (Talking Heads Tribute) Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Samantha Fish Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Tupelo Simon & Garfunel Story Saturday, Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Capitol Center Recycled Percussion Thursday, Dec. 26, 8 p.m. Rochester Opera House Recycled Percussion (through 1/4) Friday, Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Palace Theatre Matisyahu Saturday, Dec. 28, 8 p.m. Tupelo Enter The Haggis Sunday, Dec. 29, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Adam Ezra Group Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. Tupelo Kashmir (Led Zeppelin Tribute) Saturday, Jan. 4, 8 p.m. Tupelo Lotus Land (Rush Tribute) – also 1/11 Friday, Jan. 10, 8 p.m.

Tupelo Eggy Friday, Jan. 10, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage 1964 Beatles Tribute Sunday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre We Shall Overcome Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. Colonial Theatre Mallett Brothers/Dusty Gray Thursday, Jan. 23, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Apple Hill String Quartet Friday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m. Colonial Theatre Imagination Movers Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Tupelo Beatlejuice Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m. Tupelo The Machine (Pink Floyd) Sunday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m. Tupelo

Fruition w/ Caleb Elliott Thursday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Blue Oyster Cult Thursday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre Eaglemania (also 2/8) Friday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Tupelo Elvis & Orbison Show Friday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Rochester Opera House Ronan Tynan Friday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre Dirty Deeds AC/DC Tribute Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre Micky Dolenz (Monkees) Friday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre Bella’s Bartok Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage Saving Abel & Tantric Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Tupelo Top of the World - Carpenters Tribute Sunday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.

Tupelo Jessie’s Girl (80s tribute) Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre Bruce in the USA (Springsteen tribute) Thursday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre Wanted DOA Friday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m. Tupelo Bandstand Boogie Starrig The Diamonds Friday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre Richard Marx Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. Tupelo Hey Nineteen (Steely Dan Tribute) Saturday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m.

Rochester Opera House Rick Springfield Sunday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Tupelo Eric Johnson Classics Past & Present Thursday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.

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DOUBLE HILL It’s rare for an artist to bridge the divide between critical acclaim and dedicated fan engagement. Chris Pureka is a Portland-based singer-songwriter whose body of work has resonated deeply with these seemingly disparate milieus. Kris Delmhorst has spent the last two decades forging a songwriting career notable for a spirit of exploration and collaboration. Her most recent album was co-produced with her husband, fellow songwriter Jeffrey Foucault and features a band drawn from players they share long history with as bandmates and friends. See them Sunday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord. Tickets $22 at ccanh.com.

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JONESIN’ CROSSWORDS BY MATT JONES

“I Strain” — each has three in a row Across 1 Sporty British car, for short 4 Pharmacy bottle 8 Military helicopter 14 Prosecutor’s need 16 Yokels

17 Drawn-out lyric in “The 12 24 Gp. that’s supposed to be green Days of Christmas” 26 Monarch who gives an annual 19 Fairly matched Christmas speech, briefly 20 Bathroom floor furnishings 27 “Captain Underpants” creator 21 Rockstar Games title, to fans Pilkey 22 Chinese general on menus 30 Drag 32 Shakes awake 34 Panel game show dating back to the 1950s 38 “The Jeffersons” actress Gibbs 39 It’s multifaceted 40 German camera company 43 Activity involving a few windmills, maybe 46 Brent who played Data 48 Vast expanse 49 Badminton divider 50 Mediation asset 51 “You’ve got mail” ISP

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54 Strands in a crime lab 56 Rice-Eccles Stadium footballer 57 Pointed file 59 Online post caption with someone pointing upward 63 Come through 68 Embedded, as tiles 69 Diner sandwich 70 Ear affliction 71 Crafter’s website 72 Part of GPS Down 1 Boss, in Barcelona 2 Tel ___, Israel 3 Yield 4 Relax, with “out” 5 Question for an indecisive housecat 6 “Defending our rights” org.

7 Pigeon’s perching place 8 “Atlas Shrugged” writer Rand 9 Average score 10 Fish on a sushi menu 11 Cold medicine target 12 Thwart completely 13 Classic French work by Montaigne (which inspired a literary form) 15 Body shop challenge 18 Clairvoyant’s claim 23 “Miss ___” (2016 Jessica

Chastain political thriller) 25 Multi-episode story 26 Bogart’s role in “The Caine Mutiny” 27 Low-lit 28 “Selma” director DuVernay 29 Very thin pasta 31 “Alejandro” singer, casually 33 “The Orchid Thief” author Susan 35 Brief flash 36 Game with 81 different cards 37 Grounded birds 41 The Cavs, on scoreboards 42 Naval direction 44 Retirement nest egg 45 “See me after class” writers?

46 Artist’s workroom 47 Inventor’s acquisition 52 Rinkmaster Bobby 53 The L in PSL 55 “___ Heart Mother” (Pink Floyd album) 58 Securely closed 60 Works the garden 61 Casually 62 They flew at Mach 2 64 “Can ___ least think it over?”

65 Edward ___ (Victoria’s successor) 66 Mag wheels?

67 Part of LGBTQIA+ © Matt Jones

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SIGNS OF LIFE

All quotes are from Cravings: Hungry for Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Oh, ham More, by Chrissy Teigen, born Nov. 30, 1985. cups. You remind me so much of my early blog days. When cooking was merely a hobSagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) I’ve been by and there was zero pressure to pump out pretty vocal in the past about my hatred of the prettiest, filtered photos. Do it for the sweet potato fries. … I just didn’t ever feel ham cups, not for the photos. like they were capable of being anything more Cancer (June 21 – July 22) … baked than, ‘Meh, these are edible with some sauce,’ beans have to be my absolute favorite BBQ which is not acceptable if you’re setting your- side. … They need to be porky, but not so self up to be compared to French fries. Maybe porky that it takes away from the soft, BUT if sweet potato fries had come first, regular NOT TOO SOFT, beauty beans. And I know french fries would seem dull. what you’re thinking. FOUR hours for Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) I tried, and beans?? Yes. I’m sooooo sorry. I’m so sorry failed, to work at Red Robin just for access to your house will smell like sweet, delicious their steak fries. … I still send Postmates to beans and bacon for 3 hours and 45 minApplebee’s for riblets. Good stuff can come utes. Getting things just right takes time.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Get six brown from anywhere. Or bad stuff. Your powers of bananas. Not four. Not five. Six. You will discernment may be tested.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) [Two-Tone think you only need five because it looks Potato Gratin] is one of the recipes that like enough, but it will not be enough. You was on my blog…. As you may recall, it was will get five, you will mash them, you will part of a giant Thanksgiving menu, and I am be about half an inch short and that makes famous (infamous? whichever one is the bad a difference and you cannot get around one) for making all of the food, then falling it. Trust me. You can learn from others’ asleep before it even got served. So consid- experience.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) I know. er yourselves lucky I stayed up long enough to write this recipe down. You may want to ‘Chrissy, how do you come up with such genius things?’ is what you are saying. Well, take notes.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) … I haaaaate the answer is sometimes I just walk through sour cream. But I do love its slightly sweeter the grocery store, see something in the frotwin sister, cream cheese. A slight difference zen food aisle, and wonder why I can’t make it at home. A sense of wonder is a good start. makes a big difference.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) In an AmeriAries (March 21 – April 19) I like to think I can cook with the best home cooks out there. can era where we stuff anything we can with I can braise, I can broil, I can fry, I can fer- cheese, it never crossed my mind to both ment, I can saute, I can stir-fry. But I cannot stuff AND coat something in it. But this is how we live now, people. Try to keep up. … cook … rice. Rice resists your efforts.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Sometimes Taurus (April 20 – May 20) I love burritos. I love mushrooms. I love beans. I love a soup looks better without bacon makeup. enchiladas so I put them all together. And I Sometimes soup doesn’t even have to try.

LOVE eating between conventional food-eat- Sometimes bacon gets a little full of itself ing times, so I love brunch. Do what you love. and tries to take over.

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Animal Help Now, a group that assists in “animal emergencies,” has gathered almost 160,000 signatures on a petition to repeal legislation allowing “Possum Drops” in North Carolina. In a number of communities in the state, the custom of putting an opossum in a transparent box, suspending it in the air and then slowly lowering it to the ground is a feature of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Organizers in Brasstown told the Raleigh News & Observer they ended its Possum Drop after the 2018 event because it’s “a hard job to do, and it’s time to move on,” but they maintained that the tradition does “absolutely nothing to harm” the animal. Animal Help Now, however, is continuing its campaign against the state statute that makes it legal for people to treat opossums however they wish between the dates of Dec. 29 and Jan. 2.

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• Maybe they’re betting no woman will reveal what she weighs in public, but the Fusion Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is offering women free drink credits based on their weight. For example, a woman who weighs 150 pounds would receive about $18.50 in free cocktails. Anil Kumar, spokesman for the club, told Insider that while they have a scale behind the bar, they will also accept a woman’s word about what she weighs. “They can just write the weight on a paper and give it to the bartender discreetly,” he said. “Very simple, no strings attached. We wanted the ladies to surprise their partners and friends that it’s good to gain weight!”

• A 16-year-old boy was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Nov. 17 after an agent saw him hiding in brush about a mile north of the Otay Mesa Point of Entry near San Diego. Authorities said the teenager had a remote-control car with him, along with two large duffel bags stuffed with 50 packages of methamphetamines, weighing more than 55 pounds and worth more than $106,000. Border Patrol spokesman Theron Francisco told The San Diego Union-Tribune that authorities believe the car was used to carry the bundles across the border, making many trips through the bollard-style fence from the south side and driving to the teen on the north side. The boy was charged with drug smuggling and held in Juvenile Hall.

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If you’re passing through the seaside city of Fukuoka, Japan, here’s a tip for a cheap hotel: A night in room No. 8 at the Asahi Ryokan will cost you just $1. And your privacy. In return for the low rate, your entire stay in your room will be livestreamed on YouTube. Hotel manager Tetsuya Inoue told CNN on Nov. 20 that while the world can

watch the room’s guests, there is no audio, so conversations and phone calls can remain private. Also, the bathroom is out of camera range. And, of course, guests can turn out the lights. “Our hotel is on the cheaper side,” Inoue said, “so we need some added value, something special that everyone will talk about.”

People different from us

Bodybuilder Kirill Tereshin, 23, a former Russian soldier also known as Popeye, underwent surgery in Moscow in mid-November after doctors told him that the petroleum jelly he had been injecting into his biceps to increase their size might result in the amputation of his arms. Surgeon Dmitry Melnikov told Metro News: “The problem is that this is petroleum jelly. [Tereshin] injected this so thoroughly that it spread in the muscle and killed it.” In this first of four surgeries, doctors removed 3 pounds of dead muscle and 3 liters of jelly that had formed into a solid lump. The injections were causing Tereshin high fevers, pain and weakness.

Following the operations, doctors have told Tereshin, he will have arm movement but his arm muscles will be diminished.

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Over the past five years, 12 separate bundles of cash, totaling nearly $45,000, have turned up on sidewalks in the quiet, beachside English village of Blackhall Colliery, posing a mystery for local Detective Constable John Forster. “These bundles are always ... discovered by random members of the public who have handed them in,” Forster told 9News, although he did admit he suspects some bundles have not been turned over to police. Officials have no evidence of a crime committed related to the bundles, usually containing about 2,000 pounds apiece. After a period of time, if no one claims them, the folks who discovered the bundles will get to keep them.

Compelling explanation

Police and firefighters in Liberty, Ohio, were called to the Liberty Walmart on the afternoon of Nov. 16 to find a car on fire in the parking lot, reported WFMJ. Owner Stephanie Carlson, 40, told them there was a can of gas in the trunk and she had lighted a candle to get rid of the smell, but she later admitted she had poured gas on the seats and started the fire with a lighter because the car was dirty and there was a problem with the front wheel. The car belonged to her husband, who said he had been looking for her all day, and also told officers she had allegedly been found huffing mothballs and paint thinner recently.

Police took her into custody and found a lighter and mothballs in her purse; she was charged with arson, inducing panic and criminal damaging.

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