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Check out our annual Summer Guide in this week’s issue, which is filled with events all season long from county fairs and foodie festivals to arts and theater performances, live outdoor concerts and much more.

Also on the cover: The artists have been hard at work on their sculptures for the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium, which will produce new pieces of public art, p. 32; music writer Michael Witthaus chats with Jakob Dylan, frontman of The Wallflowers, ahead of his upcoming show at the Colonial Theatre in Laconia, p.

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A two-day regional public safety summit for first responders was held at UNH in Durham last week, offering first responders health and wellness training workshops.

According to a press release, first responders experience higher rates of depression, post-traumatic stress, burnout, anxiety and other mental health issues. The event offered guidance, statistics and best practices for all members of the public safety community, the release said.

cap and includes a 3.52-percent property tax increase, for a total tax rate of $18.30. Compared to the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, expenditures increased by $5,296,413 and include funds for a Residential Assessor; staff salary increases at the Mayor’s Office; Fire Department training; an additional sergeant in the Juvenile division and an evidence technician for the Police Department; increases in utility costs for the Department of Public Works; a security officer and library clerk at the library; severance pay and contingency funds. Expenditures decreased total $3,863,368 and came from anticipated health insurance savings; Fire and Police Department retirement savings; and savings due to a bill that will bring $5.2 million to the Manchester School District in FY23, the release said. “Manchester is a growing city with a strong economy as evidenced by the more than $83 million in new growth generated over the last year.” Mayor Joyce Craig said in a statement following the vote.

the country, as well as in Washington, D.C., and Canada. In New HampOn May 19, state health officials shire, more than 300 businesses have reported 3,889 new positive Covid-19 been designated as Recovery Friendly test results between Friday, May 13, Workplaces for about 84,000 employand Wednesday, May 18. Moving ees. “New Hampshire led the nation in forward, all weekly updates will covaddressing our opioid crisis head-on er Thursday of the previous week with innovative programs like RecovCONCORD through Wednesday of the following ery Friendly Workplaces,” Gov. Chris week, according to a press release.

Hannaford Supermarket at the John E Sununu said in the release. “Through As of May 19 there were 36 people Devine Drive location in Manchester this program, we’ve worked hard statewide that were hospitalized with unveiled New Hampshire’s first Volta to change the culture around addicCovid.

Elective Vehicle charging stations with a tion by engaging employers as part ceremonial “first charge” May 12. HanOn May 20, Gov. Chris Sununu Hooksett naford and Volta company leaders will of the solution. Ensuring access to vetoed HB 1131, which would have participate in the ‘first charge’ and celetools and resources is easier than prohibited schools in the state from brate the sustainability initiative. ever before.” Gupta met with Recovcreating their own mask-wearing polGoffstown ery Friendly Workplace employers to icies for students, teachers and faculty. hear about their experiences with the “Just because we may not like a local Nashua is holding its Household program, which is part of the state’s decision does not mean we should Hazardous Waste Collection MANCHESTER comprehensive strategy to reduce the remove their authority,” Sununu said Thursday, June 2, from 3 to 7 p.m. number of overdose deaths. Unlike in his veto message. “The State must at the Nashua City Park & Ride, most other states, the release said, remain steadfast in protecting local 25 Crown St. According to aBedford press New Hampshire is projected to reduce control as decisions like this are best release, residents of Amherst, the number of lives lost to drug overBrookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchleft to authorities closest to parents Derry field, Merrimack, Milford, Mont doses by nearly 14 percent from 2017 Merrimack and families where they can work Amherst Vernon, Nashua, Pelham and to 2021. There were 490 overdose with their neighbors to decide what is Windham can drop off their hazLondonderry deaths in 2017, 471 in 2018, 415 in right for their children.”

Milford ardous waste for $15 per vehicle 2019 and 417 in 2020. Preliminary (quantities exceeding 10 gallons data suggests there were roughly 425 or 20 pounds will have an addiRecovery-friendly Manchester budget tional fee). Cash or checks will be Last week, Director of the Office overdose deaths in 2021.

NASHUA On May 17, the Board of Mayor accepted. Latex paint, electronand Aldermen voted 11-3 to approve of National Drug Control Policy Dr. ics and medications will not be a Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund bud- Rahul Gupta visited New Hampshire Affordable internet accepted. Visit nashuarpc.org for The Affordable Connectivity Proa list of accepted items. get that allocates $187,097,818 to the to hear about the Recovery Friendschool district and $169,867,998 to ly Workplace initiative that launched gram lowers internet costs for eligible the city. According to a press release, in 2018. According to a press release, families, and the New Hampshire program in order to stay connected to one-time $100 discount for purchase the budget adheres to the expenditure since its inception here, the program Department of Education is encourag- reliable broadband services. Accord- of a laptop, desktop computer or tablet has been adopted in 28 states across ing families to take advantage of the ing to a press release, students from participating providers. “Consisapproved to receive benefits under tent and reliable internet access is an Covid-19 update As of May 13 As of May 20 the National Free and Reduced-Price important tool to help students thrive Total cases statewide 316,691 321,042 Lunch Program and school breakfast throughout the summer months and program are typically eligible for the the entire school year, and is a necTotal current infections statewide 4,527 5,216 program, as are those with an income essary resource for learning. We Total deaths statewide 2,500 2,520 that is at or below 200 percent of the are pleased that this service is availfederal poverty guidelines, or those able for low-income families, and we New cases 2,158 (May 9 to May 13) 4,351 (May 14 to May 20) participating in certain assistance urge Granite State residents to take Current infections: Hillsborough County 1,243 1,451 programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, advantage of this opportunity,” Frank Federal Public Housing Assistance, Edelblut, education commissioner, Current infections: Merrimack County 417 484 SSI, WIC or Lifeline. These families said in the release. Families can comCurrent infections: Rockingham County 1,058 1,191 may receive up to a $30-a-month plete the application at ACPBenefit. discount for internet service and a org.

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News Item: NBA playoffs carry on By the time you see this Golden State may have closed out Dallas (down 0-3 as I write this) for a place in the NBA Finals and it’s possible Miami will have the Celtics on the brink (or on vacation) after their embarrassing “Back To December” non-effort to put them down 1-2 after somehow resting on the laurels of an impressive 25-point Game 2 win. Game 4 on Monday will show whether they’ll bounce back as they did vs. the Bucks or continue with the turnover fests of Games 1 and 3.

As for the Warriors, while they’ve faced a pretty weak field out west, they’re proving me wrong after I said last November I thought their glory days were over. Despite playing less than 70 games for the fifth year straight, 32-year-old Steph Curry has shown he’s still a major force as GS has gone 11-3 behind his 25 points, five rebounds and six assists per playoff slash line.

News Item: It’s not whether Brady will be any good on Fox, but whether he’s worth $375 million I learned a long time ago not to question Rupert Murdoch when he spends what seems like a ridiculous, unrecoverable amount of money on something related to broadcasting. That moment came when Fox Sports outbid the field by over $100 million to bring the NFL to his fledgling Fox Network. The other three more established networks whined that you couldn’t make money at that exorbitant rate. Except that’s not what he was after. He wanted stations around the country who wanted/needed NFL games on their station to become Fox affiliates.

So what he actually bought was an entire network overnight, which made those seemingly titanic rights fees chicken feed.

I have no idea how or whether the 10-year, $375 million Brady deal will be recouped by Fox. But I know they usually have something up their sleeve. So I’m guessing there’s a plan in place, and if I have to bet (no pun intended) it probably will have something to do with the emerging new revenue source sports betting will provide the NFL over the next decade.

News Item: Do people watch games because of announcers?

I’d love to see the research on this question. I know I don’t. I watch for the teams playing and put up with the rest or enjoy it a little bit more if it’s someone like Ian Eagle and Charles Davis or the Van Gundy brothers in the booth.

News Item: Parcells shut out again It’s becoming an annual thing to congratulate the newest New England Patriots Hall of Fame inductee and then rant over the exclusion of inductee Bill Parcells. First congrats to Vince Wilfork for his most deserving honor. A great player and a true Patriot in every way during 11 years in Foxboro.

But Bob Kraft, what about the Tuna? Since I’m not in the room for the discussions I can’t say it is simple pettiness over the ugliness of his departure and the border war that followed.

And far be it from me to pat Parcells on the back, because his behavior at the end was questionable and far from gracious, so I understand the hard feelings.

But enough is enough. That happened 25 years ago and if the Hall is to stand for anything more than a feel-good summer day for Bob it should honor all those who made the Patriots dynasty what it is. Parcells and Drew Bledsoe are Nos. 4 and 5 behind the Big Three for bringing the stability and legitimacy that got every football fan’s attention while laying the foundation for what was to come, including bringing Bill Belichick here as an assistant under Tuna.

I know you have a rule for one inductee per year voted on by fans. Sorry, break it. If you need a clue as to how dumb fan voters are, look at any starting line-up for the MLB AllStar game. There’s nothing I hate more than Hall voters suddenly realizing a guy like Dennis Johnson or Ron Santo belongs in after he passes on. Parcells is now 80. So, Bob, make an exception. Put Tuna in, because he earned it and you should be a big enough man to make happen.

News Item: Sideline reporter during playoff game Sometimes it’s prudent to ask what planet people are living on when they make decisions that simply defy common sense. One such incident is the NBA forcing coaches to speak to sideline reporters at the beginning of the second and fourth quarter when a playoff game is going on. I think it’s pretty stupid and generally useless during the regular season, but during the playoffs teams’ seasons are on the line and their being forced to take attention away from a critical moment to answer some question is insulting to players, coaches and the fans whose teams are playing in such important games.

Come on, Adam, wake up and fix this nonsense and give greater respect to the game itself.

News Item: Belichick pokes the bear Bill Belichick gets pounded by the media, often unfairly. OK, make it sometimes unfairly. I get his desire for playing it close to the vest and how the media can cause distractions, often for little reasons beyond bringing attention to itself. But I have no sympathy for Coach B because he brings the vitriol on himself. Take what he did last week. The NFL has a rule that each team must make its assistant coaches available to speak to the media twice each off season. So what does he do, schedule those meetings a month after the draft and five weeks before summer camp opens on back-toback days in mid-May when no news is going on. An unnecessary provocation just to poke the bear. So you reap what you sow, Bill.

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New Hampshire is 2022’s 5th best state for military retirees, according to a new report from personal-finance website WalletHub. The report looked at retirement-friendliness toward veterans, including job opportunities for veterans, housing affordability and quality of VA hospitals in all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C. The Granite State ranked No. 1 for percentage of veteran-owned businesses, 12th for veterans per capita and 17th for veteran job opportunities, according to the report.

Score: +1 Comment: Our sister state of Vermont ranked dead last at No. 51, the report said.

Tourism getting stronger

New Hampshire’s fall 2021 tourism season set new records as 4.3 million visitors came to the state and spent nearly $2 billion. According to a press release, the number of visitors is an increase of 38 percent from 2019, which was the previous record year, and the amount spent is an increase of 65 percent from 2019. The state has expanded its advertising to include destinations within a 600-mile radius, the release said, and investment in those markets has shown that visitors are staying longer, traveling with more people and spending more while they’re here. “In the 2021 Fall Season, the Merrimack Valley Region alone saw a 49-percent increase in spending and a 32.2-percent increase in overnight visitors to the area,” Lauren Getts, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Greater Manchester Chamber, said in the release. “As we come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, [those percentages are] equivalent to $577.2 million in spending and 990k visitors — numbers that are significantly higher than any previous year in over a decade.”

Score: +1 Comment: The top activities by visitors during fall of 2021 include scenic drives, dining, shopping, visiting State Parks, hiking, wildlife-watching and visiting breweries, the release said.

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QOL hasn’t mentioned gas prices in a while, but given the record highs and the effects they’re having on Granite Staters’ quality of life, it can’t be avoided.

According to a press release from GasBuddy, average gasoline prices in New Hampshire have risen 15.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.67 per gallon as of May 23. Prices in the state are 64.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and $1.78 per gallon higher than a year ago, the release said.

Score: -2 Comment: Remember at the beginning of the pandemic, when one of the only good things happening was that gas prices were going down (the average price in New Hampshire was $1.92 per gallon on May 23, 2020, according to GasBuddy)? Yeah. That was nice.

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The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office is warning parents about scams and potential price gouging amid the ongoing national infant formula shortage. “No New Hampshire family trying to provide critical nutrition to their children should be price gouged or scammed. Anyone seeking to take advantage of this crisis in a manner that violates the law will be held accountable,” Attorney General John M. Formella said in a press release. “If Granite State consumers notice any exorbitant spikes in baby formula prices, I encourage them to report them to my office immediately.”

Score: -1 Comment: The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is also monitoring the shortage’s impact on children and is suggesting that parents who are having trouble finding formula speak with their child’s doctor rather than watering down formula or making their own, both of which can be potentially dangerous, the release said.

QOL score: 77 Net change: -1 QOL this week: 76 What’s affecting your Quality of Life here in New Hampshire?

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Start the weekend off with some music: Ali McGuirk, described on her website as “blending classic soul power with a folk songwriter lyricism,” will perform tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St. in Concord; ccanh.com). Tickets cost $25 (plus fees). Hear her at alimcguirk.com. Find more concerts this weekend and beyond in our concert listings on page 58. Find laughs in our Comedy This Week listings on page 56 and places to get in some friendly competition at area trivia nights on page 58.

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Big Events May 26 and beyond will also play at Holman against the Worcester Bravehearts on Saturday, May 28, at 6 p.m. and they’ll face the Westfield Starfires on Monday, May 30, at 1 p.m. See nashuasilverknights.com.

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music along with a cool beverage or some eats? Find live music at area bars, restaurants and breweries — such as Brad Aiken and Friends’ Friday, May 27, performance at the Millyard Brewery in Nashua from 6 to 8 p.m. — in our Music This Week listings, which start on page 53. competing in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League of New England.” The Silver Knights will play the Pittsfield Suns tonight at 6 p.m. at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St. in Nashua). The team

The Jaffrey Woman’s Club will hold its “Everybody Loves a Plant” sale today, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Cutler Memorial Building (33 Main St. in Jaffrey), according to jaffreywomansclub.org. Know of a plant sale? Let us know at news@hippopress.com.

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The Memorial Day parade returns to Bedford today, stepping off at 1 p.m. from the Bedford High School and proceeding down County Road to Liberty Hill Road and McKelvie Intermediate School, where there will be vendors, according to bedfordnh. myrec.com.

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Keep the baseball fun going when the New Hampshire Fisher Cats return to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in downtown Manchester for a string of games against the Portland Sea Dogs starting tonight at 6:35 p.m. Games continue through Sunday, June 5. See milb.com/ new-hampshire.

Save the Date! Friday, June 3 — and maybe for two days after that

The Granite State Children’s Alliance, a nonprofit that responds to child abuse investigations and supports children who are victims of abuse, is holding a Jet Gala on Friday, June 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Pro Star Aviation Hangar (8 Kelly Ave. in Londonderry). Well, maybe until 10 p.m. For one winner of the event’s raffle, the night will end with a limo ride to a Boston hotel. The second-place winner will ride a helicopter to a luxury hotel at a resort, and the grand prize winner will board a private jet for a weekend at a surprise city destination, according to a press release. All three winners will receive round-trip transportation, lodging and more and return to Manchester on Sunday afternoon, the release said. Gala-goers are expected to come with a suitcase packed.

Even the people who don’t end up on a surprise weekend getaway will get an evening of music, cocktails, appetizers and more, the release said.

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Summer is here!

OK, maybe the calendar puts summer on June 21 and school kids still have a few more weeks to go but as we stand at the cusp of Memorial Day weekend, having already experienced a weekend of 90+ degree weather, it’s safe to call an at least unofficial start to the season of festivals, outdoor music and movies, art fairs and deliciously unfancy food fun.

After another winter and spring full of stresses, check out this guide of offerings to shake up your routine and put some fun on the schedule.

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Fairs & Festivals From town fairs and old home day festivals to car shows, craft fairs and more, here’s a list of local happenings across the Granite State scheduled for now through Labor Day weekend. Visit each event’s or organization’s website or social media channels for the most up-to-date details.

• Join the Manchester Firing Line for its weekly Summer Cruise nights every Monday from 5 to 8 p.m., starting Memorial Day and through Labor Day. Events will feature live music, raffles, food trucks and a People’s Choice Award winner each week for the best cars. Visit gunsnh.com.

• The Meredith Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival returns to the Mill Falls Marketplace (Route 3) in Meredith from Saturday, May 28, through Sunday, May 30 — festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Hundreds of juried artisans and craftsmen will sell their handmade wares, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, woodwork and more. Admission is free. Visit castleberryfairs.com.

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Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Visit goffstownrotary.org.

• Catch the annual NH Maker Fest at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St., Dover) on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event showcases a variety of vendors from engineers and scientists to artists, chefs and more. Admission is on a pay-what-you-can basis, with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Visit childrens-museum.org.

• It’s Civil War Muster Day at the New Hampshire Farm Museum (1305 White Mountain Hwy., Milton) on Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will host the 12th New Hampshire Civil War Regiment, based in nearby New Durham. Visitors will get a chance to experience camp life complete with tents, campfires, rifles and drills, as well as watch common pot meals get prepared. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for seniors over 65, $5 for kids and teens ages 4 to 17 and free for kids under 4 and for members and active military servicemen and women. Visit nhfarmmuseum.org.

• Market Square Day, returning to downtown Portsmouth on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., features dozens of local craft and artisan vendors, along with two live performance stages, a 10K road race and more. Visit proportsmouth.org.

• Laconia Motorcycle Week returns for its 99th year, from June 11 through June 19 — the week features a variety of motorcycle tours, vendors, daily scenic rides, live entertainment and more, all centered around Weirs Beach in Laconia. Visit laconiamcweek.com.

• Don’t miss the 22nd annual Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic, happening from Thursday, June 16, through Saturday, June 18. The event features multiple award ceremonies, with prizes given out for the best sand sculptures, along with a fireworks dis-

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play at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. The sculptures will then be lighted for nightly viewing through June 26. Visit hamptonbeach.org.

• The 40th annual Somersworth International Children’s Festival will be held on Main Street and Noble Pines Park in Somersworth on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy live music, food, local vendors, rides, wildlife encounters and a variety of other children’s activities, including — new this year — a Touch-A-Truck area. A pre-festival celebration night is taking place the night before, on Friday, June 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Somersworth High School (11 Memorial Drive) and will include a fireworks display. Visit nhfestivals.org.

• Join the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (27 Navigator Road, Londonderry) for its annual “Welcome Summer” Fly-In BBQ on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Boire Field, at the hangar of Nashua Jet Aviation (83 Perimeter Road, Nashua). Pilots are invited to fly in, and vintage airplanes and home-built aircraft are especially welcome. A barbecue buffet will be served at noon — the meal will include chicken, pulled pork, baked beans, salad, pasta, desserts and drinks. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for museum members, $10 for kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids ages 5 and under. Visit nhahs.org.

• Nashua’s Parks and Recreation department kicks off its SummerFun schedule with Celebrating DPW Day on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Greeley Park (100 Concord St. in Nashua), featuring live music (including Joe Birch at 10:15 a.m.), BJ Hickman Magic Show at 11:15 a.m., local stage acts, a bounce house, vendors and more. See nashuanh.gov.

• The Queen City Pride Festival returns to Arms Park (10 Arms St., Manchester) on Saturday, June 18, from noon to 6 p.m., and will feature local vendor booths, live entertainment and more. The inaugural Pride Parade will also take place at 10 a.m. that morning, kicking off

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on South Commercial Street and heading west to Canal Street. Visit queencitypridenh.org.

• TEAM Exeter’s Arts & Music Festival dates continue on the third Saturday of each month, now through September. Upcoming dates are June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept.

17, during which there will be live local music, artisan vendors, dance performances, cultural exhibits, children’s activities and more. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person and $20 per family. Visit teamexeter.com.

• Plaistow’s Old Home Day will be held on Saturday, June 18, and will include live entertainment, a parade, a road race, fireworks and more. Visit plaistowohd.com.

• Intown Concord’s annual Market Days Festival, a three-day free street festival, is set to return to Main Street in downtown Concord from Thursday, June 23, through Saturday, June 25. Visit marketdaysfestival.com for the full list of ongoing happenings, which will include live music, a beer tent, participating local vendors, children’s activities and giveaways.

• The Nashua Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Nashua Public Library parking lot (2 Court St.) and will include a parade on Main Street (which starts at

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• Save the date for the 32nd annual American Independence Festival, happening at the American Independence Museum (1 Governors Lane, Exeter) on Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features several historical reenactments, colonial artisan demonstrations and children’s activities. Visit independencemuseum.org.

• The 14th annual Live Free or Die Tattoo Expo is happening from Friday, July 22, through Sunday, July 24, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St., Manchester). The expo features an eclectic mix of tattoo artists, vendors, contests with prizes, live music and more. Event hours are from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, from 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Tickets are $15 in advance ($20 at the door) for a one-day pass, $20 in advance ($25 at the door) for a two-day pass and $25 in advance ($30 at the door) for a three-day pass. Visit livefreeordietattoo.com.

• Old Stage & Tavern Day is scheduled for Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Hampshire Farm Museum (1305 White Mountain Hwy., Milton). Experience what it was like to travel by stagecoach in the 1800s, then tour the museum’s historic Jones farmhouse with guides in period dress. There will also be tractor rides, and candle making and basket making demonstrations, along with a scavenger hunt with prizes awarded. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for seniors over 65, $5 for kids and teens ages 4 to 17 and free for kids under 4 and for members and active military servicemen and women. Visit nhfarmmuseum.org.

• This year’s Weare Rally is happening from Thursday, July 28, through Saturday, July 30, in the area behind Center Woods Elementary School (14 Center Road, Weare). Known as the largest military vehicle event in New England, the Weare Rally features vehicle displays, scenic rides, demonstrations, food and more. It’s organized by the Merrimack Valley Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Admission is free. Visit mvmvc.org.

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• The 56th annual Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, rain or shine on the grounds of Gilsum Elementary School (640 Route 10, Gilsum). The show features more than 65 rock and gem dealers, swappers and collectors from around the world, offering beryl, quartz crystals, fossils, gemstones and other rocks and minerals of all sorts. Also included is a chicken barbecue, a ham and bean dinner with homemade pies, and a special presentation on making gemstone jewelry. Show hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free, and donations are also accepted. Visit gilsum. org/rockswap.

• The next New England Reptile Expo is scheduled for Sunday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St., Manchester). The event features thousands of reptiles on display and for sale as pets, plus vendors selling cages, supplies, frozen feeder rodents and other reptile-related items. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 7 to 12 and free for kids under 7.

Visit reptileexpo.com.

• Join the New Hampshire Farm Museum (1305 White Mountain Hwy., Milton) for Fourth on the Farm, happening on Saturday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., during which there will be historical reenactments, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, lawn games, tractor rides, strawberry shortcake and more. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for seniors over 65, $5 for kids and teens ages 4 to 17 and free for kids under 4 and for members and active military servicemen and women. Visit nhfarmmuseum.org.

• The Hillsborough Summer Festival, returning to Grimes Field (29 Preston St., Hillsborough) from Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10, features live entertainment, midway and carnival rides, a fireworks show, a 5K road race, a parade, a car and truck show and more. Festival hours are from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free — go to hillsborosummerfest.com for the full schedule of happenings.

• The Raymond Town Fair returns from Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 10, at the Raymond Town Common. Enjoy a firemen’s parade, sack races, pie eating, live music, a fireworks display and more. Fair hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Visit raymondareanews.com.

• In lieu of this year’s Stratham Fair, which was canceled last month, a new one-day community event known as the Stratham 4H Summerfest, is being planned for Saturday, July 16. The smaller event will feature a single-day family experience, showcasing several 4H programs and livestock, along with a limited

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• The 11th annual summer psychic fair, presented by CAYA Reiki and Healing, is scheduled for Saturday, July 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Weirs Beach Community Center (25 Lucerne Ave., Laconia). There will be psychic readings, vendors, door prizes and presentations.

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• Don’t miss the Canterbury Fair, returning on Saturday, July 30, at Canterbury Center (Baptist and Center roads). A full day of festivities is planned, from hands-on demonstrations from local artisan and antique vendors to live music, children’s activities and more. Visit canterburyfair.com.

• The Belknap County Fair is scheduled to return on Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at 174 Mile Hill Road in Belmont. The fair features animal shows, demonstrations, live entertainment, exhibits and food. Admission at the gate is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors over 65 and for police, fire and EMS personnel, and free for kids under 10 and for military service members. Visit bcfairnh.org.

• Catch the 65th annual New Hampshire Antiques Show, returning to the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (700 Elm St., Manchester) from Thursday, Aug. 11, through Saturday, Aug. 13. Dozens of antique dealers from all over the region appear at the show to display their collections of furniture, jewelry, folk and decorative arts and other wares. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets $15 on Thursday and $10 on Friday and Saturday. Visit nhada.org.

• The Alton Bay Boat Show is due to return on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Alton Town Docks. The show is sponsored by the New Hampshire Boat Museum and features a variety of vintage boats on display. Admission is free. Visit nhbm.org.

• Hudson’s Old Home Days return to the grounds outside the Hills House (211 Derry Road, Hudson) from Thursday, Aug. 11, through Sunday, Aug. 14 — hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Festivities include free kids games, live music, carnival games, a fireworks display, fair food and more. Visit hudsonoldhomedays.com.

• Catch the 15th annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival, happening during the week of Monday, Aug. 15, through Friday, Aug. 19, during which there will be magic shows, a costume parade, dancing, storytellers, balloons, ice cream and more. All activities are free and open to the public. Visit hamptonbeach.org.

• Londonderry’s Old Home Days, set for Wednesday, Aug. 17, through Sunday, Aug. 21, are coinciding with the town’s 300th anniversary celebration this year. Several days’ worth of happenings are planned, including a parade,

local vendor booths, games, food and much more. Follow the Facebook page @townoflondonderryoldhomeday for updates.

• Formerly known as the Living History event, History Alive will return to various locations in Hillsborough on Saturday, Aug. 20, and Sunday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also coinciding with the town’s 250th anniversary celebration this year, History Alive will feature several historical reenactments throughout the weekend, plus children’s activities, crafts, speakers, musicians and much more. Admission is $10 for adults and free for kids under 16. Visit historyalivenh.org.

• The New Hampshire Farm Museum (1305 White Mountain Hwy., Milton) will host a special Truck and Tractor Day on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., during which there will be a large display of trucks, tractors, wagons and antique cars dating back to the mid-1900s. Tractor rides will be available around the farm for attendees to visit with the resident cows, sheep, goats, horses, rabbits and chickens. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for seniors over 65, $5 for kids and teens ages 4 to 17 and free for kids under 4 and for members and active military servicemen and women. Visit nhfarmmuseum.org.

• Gilmanton’s Old Home Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the Smith Meeting House (Meeting House and Governor roads, Gilmanton).

Festivities include an antique auto parade, live entertainment, a silent auction, a puppet show, an art show and more. Visit gilmantonnh.org.

• Don’t miss the annual Candia Old Home Day celebration, happening on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moore Park (74 High St., Candia), and featuring a parade, local vendors and live entertainment. Visit candiaoldhomeday.com.

• A Labor Day weekend tradition, the Hopkinton State Fair will return to the fairgrounds (392 Kearsarge Ave., Contoocook) from Thursday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Sept. 5. Fair hours are from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday — the multiday event features everything from local vendors and classic fair food to live music, carnival rides, agricultural exhibits and demonstrations and more. One-day admission passes are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors over 60, $8 for kids ages 3 to 12 and free for kids ages 3 and under. Fiveday passes are also available at a rate of $39 for both kids and adults. Visit hsfair.org.

• One of the largest car shows in the area, Cruising Downtown is scheduled to return to the streets of downtown Manchester for its 21st year on Saturday, Sept. 3. Visit manchesterrotary.com for updates.

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• Head to The Grazing Room at the Colby Hill Inn (33 The Oaks, Henniker) for one of its Sunday night barn dining events, happening every Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m., now through October. In addition to a chef’s menu featuring seafood and barbecue specials, each evening includes wine flight trios and summer cocktail options, and live music at 4:30 p.m., from a local act affiliated with the New Hampshire Music Collective. Visit colbyhillinn.com or call 428-3281.

• The Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Taste of the Region, happening on Thursday, June 2, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. inside the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry). The event brings together more than 20 Derry-area food and beverage vendors to compete for fan favorites in three categories: savory, sips and sweets. Live music is also featured. Tickets are $35 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Kyle B. Ross Memorial scholarship program. Visit gdlchamber.org.

• Herb & Garden Day returns to the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum (18 Highlawn Road, Warner) on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presented by the New Hampshire Herbal Network, a local chapter of the American Herbalists Guild, the annual event features a full day of workshops dedicated to all kinds of topics related to herb growing and gardening, along with local food vendors, an herbal market and plant sale, raffles and more. General admission is $35 and grants attendees access to all of the workshops. A $5 rate is also available for those who just want to attend the herbal market. Visit nhherbalnetwork.wordpress.com/herbday.

• Crispy, savory bacon and chilled brews are the stars of the New Hampshire Bacon & Beer Festival, which returns to Anheuser-Busch Brewery (221 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack) on Saturday, June 4, with general admission from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and VIP admission beginning at 12:30 p.m. The event features uniquely crafted bacon-infused eats from more than a dozen local food vendors, in addition to beer samples and live local music throughout the afternoon. Tickets are $60 per person for general admission and $100 for VIP admission (event is 21+ only), with proceeds benefiting the High Hopes Foundation of New Hampshire. Visit nhbaconbeer.com.

• The Friends of the Library of Windham will present the annual strawberry festival and book fair, scheduled for Saturday, June 4, from noon to 6 p.m., at Windham High School (64 London Bridge Road, Windham). The event will feature fresh strawberry shortcake available for purchase, along with face painting, bounce houses, a dunk tank, live music, raffles and more. Visit flowwindham.org.

• Join The Cozy Tea Cart of Brookline for garden afternoon tea on Sunday, June 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gatherings at The Colonel Shepard House (29 Mont Vernon St., Milford). In addition to a selection of fine quality teas, there will be various foods available, like tea breads, sandwiches, pastries and more. The cost is $39.95 per person and reservations are required. Visit thecozyteacart. com or call 249-9111.

• The Taste of Downtown Nashua returns for the first time since 2019 on Wednesday, June 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Organized by Great American Downtown, the event allows attendees to get up close and personal with downtown Nashua restaurant chefs, who will be serving a diverse selection of samples during the event. Admission is $45 per person ($15 for kids ages 6 to 12 and free for kids ages 6 and under) and includes access to all participating restaurants. Visit downtownnashua.org.

• Head to Beer & Wine Nation (360 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack) for a local beer and wine tasting event on Saturday, June 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring selections from more than 10 breweries and vineyards. Admission is free.

Visit beerandwinenation.com or call 418-6340.

• Don’t miss a Touch-a-Truck and food truck festival in the parking lot of Hopkinton High School (297 Park Ave., Hopkinton) on Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for kids, with proceeds benefiting the Library of Things at the Hopkinton Public Library. Visit hopkinton-nh.gov.

• New Hampshire Magazine will present its annual Best of NH Party on Saturday, June 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Canterbury Shaker Village (288 Shaker Road, Canterbury). The event will be held outdoors rain or shine under a large tent, and will feature a variety of food stations from Celebrations Catering. Attendees will also receive swag bags filled with samples, coupons and more from several of this year’s Best of NH winners. Admission is $109 per person and guests will also have the opportunity to donate to the New Hampshire Food Bank during the registration process. Visit nhmagazine.com/ best-of-nh.

• J&F Farms (124 Chester Road, Derry) will hold a strawberry festival on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring pick-yourown strawberries, free samples and more. Visit jandffarmsnh.com.

• The eighth annual Newport Nano Brewfest, presented by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, is happening on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Newport Town

Common on Main Street. Tickets are $40 per person or $200 per table of six. Visit newportnhchamber.org.

• Farm-a-Q: A Juneteenth Celebration returns to Tuckaway Farm (36 Captain Smith Emerson Road) on Sunday, June 19, from noon to 5 p.m. The event is a collaboration celebration with the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail, Indonesian Community Connect, the Cowasuck Band of the Penacook Abenaki People and other local community groups, and features foraging walks, craft brews, barbecue options and more.

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• Join LaBelle Winery Derry (14 Route 111) for the grand opening celebration of its new tasting room, sparkling wine production facility and gift shop on Wednesday, June 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a demonstration and talk on the Méthode Champenoise process of making sparkling wine, along with hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary signed copy of winemaker Amy LaBelle’s book The Winemaker’s Kitchen: With a Twist. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased online.

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• The Bedford Village Inn (2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford) continues its regional summer dinner series with a Thailand-inspired fourcourse dinner scheduled for Thursday, June 23, from 6 to 10 p.m. The event will feature passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a four-course plated dinner on its Grand Terrace. Tickets are $125 per person (dinner is 21+ only) and reservations are required, as space is limited. More upcoming events in the series include a South of France dinner on July 14 and a South Carolina dinner on Aug. 4. Visit bedfordvillageinn.com.

• Don’t miss the third annual Kingston Brewfest, happening on Saturday, June 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. at 148 Main St. in Kingston.

The event will feature pours from more than 30 local breweries, as well as food trucks, live music, games and more. Tickets are $40 per person, or $7 for designated drivers. Visit kingstonbrewfest.com.

• The Hollis Strawberry Festival returns for its 74th year on Sunday, June 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Monument Square in Hollis. The festival features strawberry shortcakes for sale with homemade biscuits, hand-whipped cream and homemade ice cream, as well as games, face painting, artisan and craft vendors and entertainment by the Hollis Town Band. Visit holliswomansclub.org.

• PMC Piccola Night is happening on Monday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m. at Piccola Italia Ristorante (815 Elm St., Manchester). Tickets are $50 and include a buffet and drinks, all to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Email organizer Larry Gagnon at larry. gagnon@comcast.net for more details.

• The New Hampshire Brewers Association will present the Keep NH Brewing Festival, happening at Kiwanis Waterfront Park in Concord (behind the Douglas N. Everett Arena on Loudon Road) on Saturday, July 9. General admission is from 1 to 4 p.m., with VIP admission beginning at noon. The festival will feature

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• The next Walks in the Vineyard wine class from LaBelle Winery (345 Route 101, Amherst), and the second in a four-part series, is happening on Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to noon. Wine educator Marie King and vineyard manager Josh Boisvert lead attendees on a fun and educational walk through the vineyards, focused on the life cycles of the vines.

Attendees will learn how the wine enjoyed in a glass starts as grapes on vines, and will also get a chance to taste four LaBelle wines during the session. Two more events in this ongoing series are scheduled to take place over the coming months through October — no previous attendance or prior knowledge of wines are necessary to attend any of the walks. Tickets are $30 per person plus tax, and reservations are suggested. Visit labellewinery.com.

• Save the date for the Great American Ribfest, returning for the first time since 2019 to Anheuser-Busch Brewery (221 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack) from Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 17. A fundraiser for the Merrimack Rotary Club, Ribfest features all kinds of barbecue options from more than 30 vendors, plus live music, craft beer and more.

Festival hours are from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Advance online tickets are $12 for adults ($15 at the door), $10 for seniors over 60 and for veterans and active military service members ($12 at the door), and $5 for kids ages 6 to 12 ($6 at the door). Visit greatamericanribfest.com.

• The Concord Coalition to End Homelessness will host its annual Bluegrass BBQ event on Saturday, July 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— attendees will be able to pre-order one of several barbecue meals, including Texas-style brisket, pulled pork sandwiches or vegan wraps, along with sides and a drink. Meals can be picked up and enjoyed at White Park (1 White St., Concord) on the day of the event.

Visit concordhomeless.org/bluegrass-bbq.

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food and drink options at each location and live performances by classical soloists at each garden. Tickets are $100 ($85 for Monadnock Music members). Visit monadnockmusic.org.

• The Spicy Shark presents the inaugural New England Hot Sauce Fest, a new event coming to Smuttynose Brewing Co. (105 Towle Farm Road, Hampton) on Saturday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature more than 20 local hot sauce companies selling and offering samples of all of their spicy products, along with hot pepper eating contests, a hot wing contest, food trucks, bounce houses, music and more. General admission tickets are $10, with proceeds benefiting the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation and the Seacoast Science Center. Visit newenglandhotsaucefest.com.

• The Cozy Tea Cart of Brookline has a summertime afternoon tea tasting event scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gath-

erings at The Colonel Shepard House (29 Mont Vernon St., Milford). Tea breads, sandwiches, pastries and other various foods will be available in addition to the teas. The cost is $39.95 per person and reservations are required. Visit thecozyteacart.com or call 249-9111.

• The Great New England BBQ & Food Truck Festival returns to the Hampshire Dome (34 Emerson Road, Milford) for its fifth year on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of local food trucks, plus artisan vendors, a beer tent, a cornhole tournament, a kids zone, live music and more.

Advance tickets are $5 and will be available beginning June 1. Kids ages 14 and under are free. Visit gnecraftartisanshows.com.

• Windham High School (64 London Bridge Road) is scheduled to host a food truck festival on Sunday, Aug. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit windhamnh.gov.

• Mahrajan, an annual three-day Middle Eastern food festival held on the grounds of Our Lady of the Cedars Melkite Church (140 Mitchell St., Manchester), is due to return this year from Friday, Aug. 19, through Sunday, Aug. 21.

Visit bestfestnh.com.

• The Gate City Brewfest returns to Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St., Nashua) on Saturday, Aug. 20, with general admission from 1 to 5 p.m. and VIP admission beginning at noon. The event features more than 100 options from dozens of local and regional craft breweries, plus live music, games, local vendors and more. General admission tickets are $35 in advance and $50 at the door. VIP admission tickets are $70.

Designated driver tickets are $15 and admission is free for kids ages 12 and under. Visit gatecitybrewfestnh.com.

• Food Truck Festivals of America will present the eighth annual Portsmouth Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival at Cisco Brewers (35 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth) on Sunday, Aug. 21, with general admission from noon to 5 p.m. and VIP admission beginning at 11 a.m. General admission is $5 in advance and $10 at the door, with VIP admission $25 (in advance online only). Visit showpass.com/portsmouth.

Theater •​The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth) presents Once on Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 28, at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 5, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $32 to $52. Visit seacoastrep.org or call 433-4472.

• New World Theatre presents Holy and Unruly at the Hatbox Theatre (inside the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord) from May 27 through June 12, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $19 for students, seniors and members and $16 for senior members. Visit hatboxnh.com or call 715-2315.

•​The Kids Coop Theatre presents Shrek the Musical on Friday, May 27, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 28, at 1 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 29, at 1 p.m. at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway, Derry). Tickets cost $15. Visit kidscoop-theatre.org.

•​ The Garrison Players Arts Center (449 Roberts Road, Rollinsford) presents Once Upon a Mattress on Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for students. Visit garrisonplayers.org.

•​See The Man on the Hill: A Rock Opera at the Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) on Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, at 7 p.m. Visit rochesteroperahouse. com or call 335-1992.

•​ Bitter Pill presents Children of the Grim at the Players’ Ring Theatre (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth) now through June 5, with showtimes on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost $28 for adults and $25 for seniors age 65 and up and students. Masks and proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test are required.

Visit playersring.org or call 436-8123.

•​The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth) presents Our Town on Sunday, May 29, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 3, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 4, at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets cost $32 to $52. Visit seacoastrep.org or call 433-4472.

•​ The Garrison Players Arts Center (449 Roberts Road, Rollinsford) presents “Showstoppers: A Celebration,” an evening of songs from Tony Award-winning musicals, on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for students. Visit garrisonplayers.org.

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• The Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) presents Legally Blonde The Musical from June 3 through June 26, with showtimes on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at noon. Tickets cost $25 to $46. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

• The Palace Youth Theatre presents Oliver!

Jr. at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) on Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $12 to $15. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

•​ Seven Stages Shakespeare Company performs William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Players’ Ring Theatre (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth) from June 10 through June 19, with showtimes Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:30 p.m., and an additional show on Saturday, June 11, at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $25 for adults and $22 for seniors age 65 and up and students. Masks and proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test are required. Visit playersring.org or call 436-8123.

•​ The Majestic Theatre presents a “An Afternoon of Broadway,” a piano cabaret and sing-along with Robert Dionne, at the Majestic Studio Theatre (880 Page St., Manchester)

on Sunday, June 12, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15.

Visit majestictheatre.net or call 669-7649.

• The Palace Teen Apprentice Company presents Seussical Jr. at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) on Wednesday, June 15, and Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $12 to $15. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

•​ The Winnipesaukee Playhouse (33 Footlight Circle, Meredith) presents Private Lives from June 15 through June 25, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., plus matinees on Thursday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 21, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $23 to $39. Visit winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

•​ The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth) presents Anything Goes from June 16 through July 23, 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 $32 to $52.

Visit seacoastrep.org or call 433-4472.

•​ See Blippi The Musical at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Friday, June 17, at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $39.50 to $59.50. Visit ccanh.com or call 225-1111.

• Cue Zero Theatre Co. presents Macbeth: A Necromantic Experience at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway, Derry) on Friday, June

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•​ The Community Players of Concord present The Bald Soprano at the Hatbox Theatre (inside the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord) from June 17 through June 26, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $19 for students, seniors and members and $16 for senior members. Visit hatboxnh.com or call 715-2315.

•​The Majestic Theatre presents ABC: Alphabet Broadway Cabaret, a one-woman show with Jocelyn Duford, on Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Majestic Studio Theatre (880 Page St., Manchester). Tickets cost $15. Visit majestictheatre.net or call 669-7649.

• The Peterborough Players (55 Hadley Road, Peterborough) perform Cabaret from June 23 through July 3, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $47. Visit peterboroughplayers.org.

• Footloose will be at the Prescott Park Arts Festival (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth) from June 24 through Aug. 14, with showtimes on most Thursdays and Sundays at 7 p.m., and most Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with some matinee showtimes TBA. General admission costs $5, and reserved seating tickets cost $55 to $150.

Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

•​Menopause the Musical comes to the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Sunday, June 26, with showtimes at 2 and

5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $44. Visit ccanh.com or call 225-1111.

•​ The Winnipesaukee Playhouse (33 Footlight Circle, Meredith) presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] from June 29 through July 9, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., plus matinees on Thursday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 5, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $29 to $39. Visit winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

• The 2022 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series presents magician BJ Hickman at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) Tuesday, July 5, through Thursday, July 7, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

• The Peterborough Players (55 Hadley Road, Peterborough) perform Circle Mirror Transformation from July 7 through 17, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $47. Visit peterboroughplayers.org.

• RGC Theatre presents Into the Woods at the Hatbox Theatre (inside the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord) from July 8 through July 17, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets cost $25 for adults, $22 for students, seniors and members and $19 for senior members. Visit hatboxnh.com or call 715-2315.

•​ The Majestic Theatre presents Big The Musical at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway, Derry) from July 8 through July 17, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at

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• The Franklin Footlight Theatre presents Something Rotten at the Franklin Opera House (316 Central St., Franklin) from July 29 through Aug. 6, with showtimes Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $16 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Call 934-1901 or visit franklinoperahouse.org.

•​ The Sound of Music will run at the Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) from July 29 through Aug. 21. Visit rochesteroperahouse.com or call 335-1992.

• The 2022 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series presents Cinderella at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) Tuesday, Aug. 2, through Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

•​The Winnipesaukee Playhouse (33 Footlight Circle, Meredith) presents Robin Hood from Aug. 3 through Aug. 13, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., plus matinees on Thursday, Aug. 4, and Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $29 to $39. Visit winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

• The Peterborough Players (55 Hadley Road, Peterborough) perform 2 Pianos 4 Hands from Aug. 4 through Aug. 14, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $47. Visit peterboroughplayers.org.

•​ The Northeastern Ballet Theatre presents Swan Lake at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $42. Visit ccanh.com or call 225-1111.

• The Riverbend Youth Company presents Mamma Mia at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts (56 Mont Vernon St., Milford) from Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 7. More information is TBA. Visit svbgc.org/ amato-center.

• The Peacock Players youth theater company presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Court Street Theatre (14 Court St., Nashua) from Aug. 5 through Aug. 14, with showtimes on Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Visit peacockplayers.org.

• DOT Theater presents Bubble Boy at the Hatbox Theatre (inside the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord) from Aug. 5 through Aug. 14, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $22 for students, seniors and members and $19 for senior members. Visit hatboxnh.com or call 715-2315.

• The 2022 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series presents Beauty and the Beast at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) Tuesday, Aug. 9, through Thursday, Aug. 11, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

•​ The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth) presents The Rocky Horror Show Live from Aug. 12 through Aug. 27, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at midnight.

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7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for youth and seniors. Visit majestictheatre.net or call 669-7649.

•​ The Play That Goes Wrong will run at the Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) from July 8 through July 23. Visit rochesteroperahouse.com or call 335-1992.

• Camp ENCORE presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Prescott Park Arts Festival (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth) on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, at 10 a.m. Reserved seating tickets cost $40. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• The 2022 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series presents Wizard of Oz at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) Tuesday, July 12, through Thursday, July 14, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, July 15, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

•​ The Winnipesaukee Playhouse (33 Footlight Circle, Meredith) presents The Mousetrap from July 13 through July 30, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., plus matinees on Saturday, July 16, Thursday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 26, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $23 to $39. Visit winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

• The Peterborough Players (55 Hadley Road, Peterborough) second company presents an outdoor performance of The Emperor’s New Clothes on Fridays, July 15, July 29, and Aug. 12; Saturdays, July 16 through Aug. 13; and Wednesdays, July 27 and Aug. 10, at 10:30 a.m.

Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for children.

Visit peterboroughplayers.org.

• The 2022 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series presents Rapunzel at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) Tuesday, July 19, through Thursday, July 21, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, July 22, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

• The Peterborough Players (55 Hadley Road, Peterborough) perform the U.S. premiere of Serving Elizabeth from July 21 through July 31, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $47. Visit peterboroughplayers.org.

• Perseverance Productions presents The Gulf at the Hatbox Theatre (inside the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord) from July 22 through July 31, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $19 for students, seniors and members and $16 for senior members. Visit hatboxnh.com or call 715-2315.

• The 2022 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series presents Peter Pan at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) Tuesday, July 26, through Thursday, July 28, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, July 29, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

•​ The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth) presents Rent from July 28 through Sept. 10, with showtimes on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (no show on Thursday, Sept. 1), Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $32 to $52. Visit seacoastrep.org or call 433-4472.

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•​ The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth) teen company presents Les Miserables from Aug. 25 through Sept. 4, 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 $25 for students and $30 for adults. Visit seacoastrep.org or call 433-4472.

• The Actorsingers present Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical at the Court Street Theatre (14 Court St., Nashua) Friday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 28. More information is TBA. Visit actorsingers.org.

• The Riverbend Youth Company presents Shrek the Musical at the Amato Center for the Performing Arts (56 Mont Vernon St., Milford) from Friday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 28. More information is TBA. Visit svbgc.org/ amato-center.

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• The 2022 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) Tuesday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 19, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

• The Peterborough Players (55 Hadley Road, Peterborough) perform Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill from Aug. 18 through Aug. 28, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets cost $47. Visit peterboroughplayers.org.

•​The Winnipesaukee Playhouse (33 Footlight Circle, Meredith) presents Oliver! from Aug. 18 through Sept. 3, with showtimes Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., plus matinees on Saturday, Aug. 20; Thursdays, Aug. 25 and Sept.

1; and Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $42. Visit winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org.

• The Franklin Area Children’s Theatre presents The Lion King Experience Jr. at the Franklin Opera House (316 Central St., Franklin) on Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $10 for students, children and seniors. Call 934-1901 or visit franklinoperahouse.org.

• Granite Playwrights presents The Great Atlantic and Pacific Shakespeare Company at the Hatbox Theatre (located inside the Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord) from Aug. 19 through Aug. 28, with showtimes on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $19 for students, seniors and members and $16 for senior members. Visit hatboxnh.com or call 715-2315.

• The 2022 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series presents Disney’s Frozen Kids at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester) Tuesday, Aug. 23, through Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10. Visit pal-

Gallery shows and exhibitions

• “Impact! Abstract!” remains up through Saturday, May 28, at Twiggs Gallery (254 King St., Boscawen). The exhibition features the abstract work of six local artists, including works done in acrylic and oil painting, mixed media, oil and cold wax, monotype, assemblage, ink drawing, driftwood pyrography, improvised quilt-making, printmaking and collage. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit twiggsgallery.wordpress.com or call 975-0015.

• The New Hampshire Art Association presents “New Faces,” a college art exhibition, at NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery (136 State St., Portsmouth) now through May 29.

Visit nhartassociation.org.

• The New Hampshire Art Association presents its “Body of Work II” show at NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery (136 State St., Portsmouth) now through May 29. Visit nhartassociation.org.

• The New Hampshire Art Association presents “Life Re-Imagined,” an exhibition of graphite drawings by Barbara Morse, at NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery (136 State St., Portsmouth) now through May 29. Visit nhartassociation.org.

• “A Local Perspective: Postcard Memories,” an exhibition of historic postcards from Concord and the greater Concord area, is on display now through May 31 at the Kimball Jenkins Estate (266 N. Main St., Concord). Visit kimballjenkins.com.

• The 15th annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium is going on now, with three artists — Anna Miller from Connecticut, Brent Howard from New Jersey and Corinna D’Schoto from Massachusetts — creating pieces on this year’s theme “Merriment,” which will be permanently installed as public art outdoors in Nashua. The public is invited to stop by the Picker Artists studios (3 Pine St., Nashua), where the artists are working Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through June 1.

Visit nashuasculpturesymposium.org.

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• The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester) has an exhibition, “Appeal of the Real: 19th Century Photographs of the Ancient World,” on view now through June 12. It features photographs of the ruins of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, taken prior to when tourists could take their own photographs, often at the request of wealthy European and American tourists. Museum admission costs $15 for adults, $13 for seniors age 65 and up, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17, and is free for children under age 13 and museum members. Current museum hours are Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday and Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 6696144 or visit currier.org.

• The New Hampshire Art Association presents “Around Town,” graphite drawings by Barbara Morse, at the gallery at the Concord Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center (49 S. Main St., Concord) now through June 17. Visit nhartassociation.org.

• The New Hampshire Art Association presents “Garden Blossoms,” an exhibition of work by photographer Renee Giffroy, at The Art Center (1 Washington St., Dover) now through June 30. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, June 11, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Visit nhartassociation.org.

• The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester) has an exhibition, “Warhol Screen Tests,” on view now through July 24. The exhibition features 20 short, silent, black-and-white films shot by American multimedia artist Andy Warhol at his studio in New York City in the mid-1960s. Museum admission costs $15 for adults, $13 for seniors age 65 and up, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17, and is free for children under age 13 and museum members. Current museum hours are Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday and Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 669-6144 or visit currier.org.

• The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester) has an exhibition featuring the work of Arghavan Khosravi on view now through Sept. 5. The artist’s surrealist paintings explore themes such as exile, freedom and empowerment; center on female protagonists; and allude to human rights issues, particularly those affecting women and immigrants. Museum admission costs $15 for adults, $13 for seniors age 65 and up, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17, and is free for children age 12 and under and museum members.

Current museum hours are Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday and Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 669-6144 or visit currier.org.

• The Manchester Historic Association has an exhibit, “The People’s Sculptor: The Life and Works of John Rogers,” on view now

through September at the Millyard Museum (200 Bedford St., Manchester). It celebrates the art of American sculptor John Rogers, who came to Manchester in 1850, and explores the influence that Manchester had on Rogers’ life and work. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission costs $8 for adults, $6 for seniors age 62 and up and college students, $4 for youth ages 12 through 18, and is free for kids under age 12. Call 622-7531 or visit manchesterhistoric. org/millyard-museum.

• Two Villages Art Society presents “Night Vision,” an exhibition of paintings by Owen Krzyzaniak Geary that illustrate New Hampshire’s nighttime forests, at the Bates Building (846 Main St., Contoocook) from May 27 through June 18. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, May 28, from noon to 2 p.m. Visit twovillagesart.org or call 413-210-4372.

• The New Hampshire Art Association presents “Call and Response,” a collaborative exhibition by photographer Claudia Rippee and painter Angelique Luro, at NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery (136 State St., Portsmouth) from June 2 through June 26, with an opening reception on Friday, June 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit nhartassociation.org.

• “Wool: Contemporary Fiber Art Exhibition,” will be on display at Twiggs Gallery (254 King St., Boscawen) from June 4 through Sept. 2, with an opening reception on Saturday, June 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Visit twiggsgallery.wordpress.com or call 975-0015.

• Two Villages Art Society presents its Summer Members Show, featuring mixed media art, at the Bates Building (846 Main St., Contoocook) from July 1 through July 30.

Visit twovillagesart.org or call 413-210-4372.

• Two Villages Art Society presents “Pixels, Wood, Clay,” an exhibition of work by artists Tony Gilmore, Rick Manganello and Caren Helm, at the Bates Building (846 Main St., Contoocook) from Aug. 12 through Sept.

9. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. Visit twovillagesart.org or call 413-210-4372.

Art and craft fairs and markets

• The Meredith Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival is Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mill Falls Marketplace (Route 3, Meredith). More than 100 juried craftsmen and artisans will feature their work. Visit castleberryfairs.com.

• The C ​ oncord Arts Market, an outdoor artisan and fine art market, will run one Saturday a month from June through October, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Rollins Park (33 Bow St., Concord). Market dates are June 11, July 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15. Visit concordartsmarket.net.

• The Father’s Day Weekend Craft Festival is Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Deerfield Fairgrounds (34 Stage Road, Deerfield). There will be more than 100 artisan booths indoors and outdoors. Admission costs $8 for adults and covers both days.

Youth age 13 and under get in for free. Visit castleberryfairs.com.

• The Hampton Falls Liberty Craft Festival takes place on Saturday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Hampton Falls town common (4 Lincoln Ave.). More than 75 juried artisans from all over New England will feature their work. Visit castleberryfairs.com.

• The Gunstock 4th of July Weekend Craft Fair will take place at Gunstock Mountain Resort (719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford) on Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There will be more than 90 artisans displaying and selling their work. Visit joycescraftshows.com.

• The Craft Fair at the Bay is Saturday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Community House and Waterfront (24 Mount Major Highway, Alton Bay). More than 75 juried artisans from all over New England will feature their work. Visit castleberryfairs.com.

• The Summer Fun Craft Fair at Tanger Outlets (120 Laconia Road, Tilton) takes place on Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit joycescraftshows.com.

• The Lakeside Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., across from Weirs Beach at 70 Endicott St. N. in Laconia. Visit joycescraftshows.com.

• Goffstown’s Uncommon Art on the Common art festival will run on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in Goffstown and feature jewelry, painting, fiber arts, mixed media, sculpture pottery, photography, glass, woodworking, beading, authors and more, according to the event website. The event is accepting registrations for participating artists through July 6. See goffstownmainstreet.org.

• The Craftsmen’s Fair, an annual nineday outdoor craft fair hosted by the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, returns to Mount Sunapee Resort (1398 Route 103, Newbury) from Saturday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 14. There will be hundreds of craftspeople with vendor booths, plus special craft exhibitions, demonstrations, hands-on workshops and more. Call 224-3375 or visit nhcrafts.org for more information.

• The Greeley Park Art Show (100 Concord St., Nashua) returns on Saturday, Aug. 20, and Sunday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4

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p.m., both days. The annual outdoor juried art show hosted by Nashua Area Artists Association features a variety of artwork for sale. Visit nashuaarts.org/greeleyparkartshow.

• The Gunstock Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair will take place at Gunstock Mountain Resort (719 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford) on Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., both days. Visit joycescraftshows.com.

• The Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay is on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Community House and Waterfront (24 Mount Major Highway, Alton Bay). More than 65 juried artisans from all over New England will feature their work. Visit castleberryfairs.com.

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• The Nature Interpreted exhibition at New Hampshire Audubon’s Massabesic Center (26 Deerneck Road, Auburn) showcases the unique methods and techniques of three League of NH Craftsmen juried members: photographer Alicia Bergeron, intaglio printmaker J. Ann Eldridge and serigraphic printmaker William Mitchell. The exhibition is open for the public to view now, Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with special closing hours on Sunday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit nhaudubon.org.

• Join local nature photographer Tracy Brunner at New Hampshire Audubon’s Massabesic Center (26 Deerneck Road, Auburn) for a Photography Workshop on Thursday, May 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15, and the workshop includes a late afternoon photo hike along Massabesic Lake. Visit nhaudubon.org.

• Join in New Hampshire Audubon’s Beginner Bird Walks: Concord Area on Friday, May 27, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Samuel Myron Chase Wildlife Sanctuary, Hopkinton (park at Jewett Road South entrance for Brown/Robinson Trail). This is a one- to two-hour-long informal birding walk that explores trails in the Concord area with Mark Suomala, experienced birder and weekly Rare Bird Alert compiler. All ages and skill levels of birders are welcome. The cost is $10, and registration is required at nhaudubon.org.

• Adults can learn Wilderness Skills at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road, Laconia). Using Tents & Tarps will be held Saturday, May 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Poisonous Plants & Hazards will be held Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, and Fire will be held Saturday, June 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $12 per session.

Visit prescottfarm.org.

• Beaver Brook Association (117 Ridge Road, Hollis) is hosting an Ice Cream Social family learning event on Sunday, May 29,

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from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn about spicebush, a flavor that will be used to make homemade ice cream, and about what plant root beer was traditionally made from and then make a probiotic, naturally carbonated root beer. The cost is $45. Visit beaverbrook.org.

• Saturday, June 4, is New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Free Fishing Day, when state residents and nonresidents are allowed to fish any inland water or saltwater in New Hampshire without a fishing license. Visit wildlife. state.nh.us.

• Meet with a gardening educator and get organic gardening tips in the Learning Garden at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road, Laconia) during its Sow & Grow Gardening events.

Sessions are from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31; Tuesday, June 7; Thursday, June 16; Thursday, July 7; Thursday, July 21; Thursday, Aug. 4; and Thursday, Aug. 18. The cost is $6. Visit prescottfarm.org.

• The New Hampshire Herbal Network will host its annual Herb & Garden Day on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum (18 Highlawn Road, Warner). The event will include workshops, plant and tree identification walks, grid work demonstrations, children’s activities, an herbal market and plant sale, local food vendors, raffles and more. Admission costs $35. Visit nhherbalnetwork.wordpress.com/herbday.

• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (534 Route 3, Holderness) has its annual Breeding Bird Census on Saturday, June 4. The public is invited to listen for and document the territorial songs of male birds, which indicate probable nesting. The early session, from 5:30 to 8 a.m., will cover two forested zones including Mt. Fayal while the later session, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., will cover fields, exhibit areas and Kirkwood Gardens. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required. Visit nhnature.org.

• Frogging By Ear, a new series for adults and youth ages 12 and up, will be held at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road, Laconia). Take a nighttime forest hike to learn about the springtime habits of frogs, listen to frog calls in three wetland habitats and collect data to contribute to the knowledge of frogs in our state.

The hikes are Saturday, June 4, and Tuesday, June 7, from 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. The cost is $12. Visit prescottfarm.org.

• On Sunday, June 5, from 7 a.m. to noon, New Hampshire Audubon hosts Beginner Bird Walks: Pickering Ponds Nest Walk.

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a mile south of the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pickering Road (opposite mailbox No. 374). Visit nhaudubon.org.

• Join the Seacoast Science Center (570 Ocean Blvd., Rye) for World Ocean Day on Sunday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature hands-on games, educational activities, naturalist-led tide pooling sessions, food trucks, a beach clean-up, a lifesize inflatable whale and more. Visit seacoastsciencecenter.org for the full schedule.

• Join Beaver Brook Association (117 Ridge Road, Hollis) for Beekeeping 101: Powerful Pollinators on Wednesday, June 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. The hands-on workshop will include a live bee colony, “suiting up,” tools and more.

The cost is $25 and the workshop is intended for ages 16 and up. Visit beaverbrook.org.

• On Thursday, June 9, join Beaver Brook Association (117 Ridge Road, Hollis) for Gardening in a Changing Climate from noon to 1 p.m. Beginners and advanced gardeners will learn about climate-friendly gardening. The cost is $25. Visit beaverbrook.org.

• Join the Nature Groupie team for the last session in the New Hampshire Audubon Invasive Champion trainings, this one focused on how to report invasive plants to EDDMaps, on Friday, June 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Audubon’s Auburn location (26 Audubon Way). Participants will be walked through how to report plants through the app, how invasive plant management can be tracked and how to use it for invasive plant workdays. Registration is required at naturegroupie.org/experiences/how-report-invasive-plants-eddmaps-training. This event may take place inside and outside, so come prepared for either. Bring water, a snack, a smartphone or tablet and note-taking materials.

Visit nhaudubon.org.

• Wander around the gardens at the New Hampshire Audubon’s McLane Center (84 Silk Farm Road, Concord) and search for pollinators during the center’s Buds & Blooms: Pollination event, happening Saturday, June 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. Visit nhaudubon.org.

• The New Hampshire Audubon’s McLane Center (84 Silk Farm Road, Concord) is hosting a Native Plant Sale on Sunday, June 12, from noon to 4 p.m. Bagley Pond Perennials will be at the center with a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for purchase, as well as garden kits that include plants adapted to specific planting conditions. Audubon staff and pollinator garden volunteers will be available to answer your questions about gardening, pollinators, native wildlife and native plants. Visit nhaudubon.org.

• Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road, Laconia) hosts a bimonthly birding group to learn things like “bird language” and bird ID skills. The cost for each gathering is $12, and the program is meant

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for adults. Group meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, June 14; Tuesday, June 28; Thursday, July 14, and Thursday, July 28. All meetings are from 9 to 11 a.m. Visit prescottfarm.org.

• Take a Moonlight Tour at Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (928 White Oaks Road, Laconia). Topics discussed may include identifying constellations, habits of nocturnal animals and testing your own night vision abilities. The walks are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 14; Tuesday, July 12, and Thursday, Aug. 11. The cost is $12. Visit prescottfarm.org.

• On Thursday, June 16, Beaver Brook Association (117 Ridge Road, Hollis) hosts Invasive Plants as part of its UNH Gardening Series from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Beginners and advanced gardeners will learn about climate-friendly gardening. The cost is $25. Visit beaverbrook.org.

• Beaver Brook Association is hosting Strawberry Station: A Family Event at Brown Lane Barn (52 Brown Lane, Hollis) on Sunday, June 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn to spot wild strawberries and make strawberry shortcake. The cost is $45; children are free, but attendees must register in advance. Visit beaverbrook.org.

• Learn your way around Beaver Brook trails and discover many other great trails in the region including Horse Hill Nature Preserve, Monson, Andres Institute of Art, the Potanipo Rail Trail, Purgatory Falls and more during Beaver Brook Association’s Fitness Hiking series. The eight-week session will start June 20, with hikes every Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. through Aug. 15, with the expectation of July 4. Hikers will meet at various trail heads for walks that are about 4 miles long.

The program is intended for ages 16 and up.

The cost is $100. Visit beaverbrook.org.

• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (Curry Place, 846 Route 3, Holderness) will hold its StoryWalk Kickoff Reception: The Bugliest Bug, on Friday, June 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Stroll along the path that surrounds the Holderness Town Gazebo while reading The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields, posted one page at a time along the trail. The story is about the news of a big contest taking place in the land of insects. After the kickoff reception, the trail will be open daily through Sept. 6.

• On Saturday, Aug. 20, Beaver Brook Association (117 Ridge Road, Hollis) hosts two sessions of Guided Gathering: Wild Mushroom Foraging, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Learn what features to use to safely identify wild mushrooms including toxic species as well as edibles. Remember to bring good hiking shoes, a basket for carrying mushrooms (keep what you find), bug spray, a backpack with lunch and plenty of water. The class is $30 and is intended for ages 18 and up.

Visit beaverbrook.org.

• The 9th annual Monarch Festival at Petals in the Pines Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom (126 Baptist Road, Canterbury) will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10. The event is focused on educating the public on what they can do in their own backyards to help monarchs thrive. There will be butterfly-themed

activities for kids and adults. More information is TBA. Visit petalsinthepines.com.

Concerts • Johnny A plays the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall. com) on Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 to $35.

• Ripe plays the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Saturday, May 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $29.50.

• Gary Hoey will be at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Saturday, May 28, and 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $35 to $40.

• Darci Lynne performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom. com) on Sunday, May 29, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $29.50 to $55.

• Alex Cuba comes to the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Sunday, May 29, 6 and 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $50 for a table for up to two people, $100 for a table for up to four people and $150 for a table for up to six people.

• Tab Benoit will perform at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Wednesday, June 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $40 to $45.

• Lee Brice performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom. com) Thursday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $61 to $89.

• Lumineers will be at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Wednesday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $80.

•​ Bosey Joe plays the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Thursday, June 2, at 8 p.m. General admission tickets for the standing show cost $20. Visit banknhstage. com or call 225-1111.

• Kane Brown, Walker Hayes and Raelynn will be at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

•​Beechwood and Boomsoss play the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Friday, June 3, at 8 p.m. General admission tickets cost $15. Visit banknhstage.com or call 225-1111.

• See Lit at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, June 3, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $38 to $45.

• Cold Engines plays the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Friday, June 3, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $50 for a table for up to two people, $100 for a table for up to four people and $150 for a table for up to six people.

• Ringo Starr and the Avett Brothers come to the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $36.

• Bonny Light Horseman comes to the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30 to $35.

• Blues legend Buddy Guy will be at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Thursday, June 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $29 to $95.

• Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue will be at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Friday,

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• Heather Maloney performs at the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $50 for a table for up to two people, $100 for a table for up to four people and $150 for a table for up to six people.

•​ Dueling Pianos comes to the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $24.

Visit banknhstage.com or call 225-1111.

Londonderry Concerts on the Commons What: Local musicians and bands across a variety of different genres Where: Londonderry Town Common, 265 Mammoth Road, Londonderry When: Monday, June 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m., June 15 through Aug. 17 Visit: londonderryartscouncil.org

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Pelham Concerts on the Village Green What: Local musicians and bands across a variety of genres Where: Pelham Parks and Recreation, 6 Village Green, Pelham When: June 29, July 13, July 21, Aug. 4 and Aug. 18; all will take place from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Family Concerts in the Park in Bedford What: A lineup of bands whose styles include rock, doo-wop, country/folk and New Orleans-style music.

When: Mostly Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. from July 6 through Aug. 10. The Manchester Community Music School will perform Thursday, June 30, at 6 p.m.

Where: the Bedford Village Common Park at the Nashua SummerFun concerts Gazebo (the park is off Bell Hill Road in Bedford) What: As part of the city’s SummerFun pro- More info: bedfordnh.myrec.com/ gram, there will be concerts in Greeley Park (many Tuesdays at 7 p.m. starting June 21), Pro Portsmouth’s Summer in the Street Bach’s Lunch Concerts on Wednesdays in July What: Musicians and dance companies entertain at noon at the Nashua Public Library and Sum- people in the center of the city mer Concerts on the Plaza in July on Thursdays Where: Pleasant Street, Portsmouth at 7 p.m.

When: Tuesdays from 5 to 9:30 p.m. throughWhere: Greeley Park’s bandshell is at 100 out July Court St. in Nashua; the library is at 2 Court St. Visit: proportsmouth.org in Nashua See: nashuanh.gov Ordway Park Summer Concert Series What: Local folk, pop and acoustic music groups Merrimack Summer Concert Series Where: 599 Main St. (intersection of Route 121 What: Local musicians and bands across a vari- and Depot Road), Hampstead ety of genres When: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., from July 6 to July Where: Abbie Griffin Park, 6 Baboosic Lake 27 Road, Merrimack Visit: hampsteadconcerts.com/concert-series When: Wednesdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m., from June 22 to Aug. 17 Field of Dreams Summer Concert Series Visit: merrimackparksandrec.org What: Local rock, R&B and funk performers Where: Field of Dreams Community Park, 48 New Boston Summer Concert Series Geremonty Drive, Salem What: Local musicians and bands across a When: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., July 7 to Aug. 18 variety of genres Visit: fieldofdreamsnh.org Where: New Boston Common Gazebo, 5 Stark Park Summer Concert Series Meetinghouse Hill Road, New Boston When: Select Tuesdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; What: a diverse lineup of musical groups playdates are June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 9 and ing, starting with Love Dogs (described as combining blues, New Orleans rhythm and Aug. 23. blues, and early rock ’n’ roll) on Sunday, July 10, Visit: newbostonnh.gov at 2 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park Summer Concert Series When: Mostly Sundays in July and August at 2 What: Local jazz, funk and cover bands p.m. The Manchester Community Music School Where: 11 Main St., Hampstead (behind Hamp- will give a concert on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. stead’s Town Hall) Where: Stark Park is on River Road in north When: Tuesdays at 6 p.m., from June 28 to Manchester Aug. 23 More info: Find the full list at Friends of Stark Visit: hampsteadconcerts.com/concert-series Park website, starkpark.com/events.

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•​WailOn pays tribute to the music of Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and the outlaws of country music at the Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) on Friday, June 10, at 8 p.m. Visit rochesteroperahouse.com or call 335-1992.

• Voyage – The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band will be at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $19 to $35 •​Jesse Cook performs at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. as part of his Tempest tour. Reserved seating tickets cost $35 and $45. Visit ccanh.com or call 225-1111.

• Hearts & Bones performs the music of Paul Simon at the Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St., Manchester) on Saturday, June 11, at 7:30

p.m. Tickets cost $29 to $39. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

• The Laurel Canyon Band performs at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 4375100, tupelomusichall.com) on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35.

•​Krisanthi Pappas and her band will perform the soft rock hits of Carole King, Carly Simon and Karen Carpenter at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. Reserved seating tickets cost $24. Visit banknhstage.com or call 225-1111.

• See The Little Mermen, a Disney cover band, at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Sunday, June 12, at noon. Tickets cost $25.

•​The Devon Allman Project will be at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Wednesday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $35.50, $49.50 and $65.50. Visit ccanh.com or call 225-1111.

• It Was 50 Years Ago Today, an all-star Beatles tribute, will be at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Thursday, June 16, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $95 to $135.

• See Thomas Rhett with Parker McCollum and Conner Smith at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Thursday, June 16, and Friday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $32.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Josh Ritter on Thursday, June

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16, at 7 p.m., on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

General admission costs $10. Reserved seats are sold out. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Dueling Pianos comes to the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, June 17, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $20.

•​ Hey Nineteen pays tribute to the music of Steely Dan at the Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) on Friday, June 17, at 8 p.m. Visit rochesteroperahouse.com or call 335-1992.

•​ Brooks Young Band performs at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for standing general admission and $27 for reserved balcony seats ($25 in advance and $2 at the door). Visit banknhstage.com or call 225-1111.

•​ The Guess Who will be at the Capitol Center for the Arts (44 S. Main St., Concord) on Saturday, June 18, at 8 p.m. Reserved seating tickets cost $49 to $69. Visit ccanh.com or call 225-1111.

• Dave Mason plays the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall. com) on Tuesday, June 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $60 to $65.

• See Jack Johnson and Durand Jones & the Indicators at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Tuesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $77.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents The Dip with Lady Wray on Wednesday, June 22, at 7 p.m., on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Morgan Wallen and Hardy perform at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion. com) on Thursday, June 23, and Friday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $399.

• The Northlands Music & Arts Festival will be held Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, at Cheshire Fairgrounds (247 Monadnock Hwy. in Swanzey). One- and two-day passes are available (as well as VIP passes, parking passes and on-site camping passes). Fifteen bands will perform over the two days and the event will also feature art, food trucks, a beer garden and more. See northlandslive.com.

• Roberto Morbioli and Willie J. Laws will be at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, June 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30.

•​ Bitter Pill, with special guest Fling, performs at the Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester) on Friday, June 24, at 8 p.m. Visit rochesteroperahouse.com or call 335-1992.

•​ Jocelyn & Chris perform at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Friday, June 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for standing general admission and $22 for reserved balcony seats. Visit banknhstage.com or call 225-1111.

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• Big Time Rush and Dixie Damelio come to the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, June 25, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $63.

• See “Songs of a Natural Woman,” a Carole King tribute, on Saturday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m., at the Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St., Manchester). Tickets cost $25 to $30. Visit palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588.

• See the Doobie Brothers with Michael McDonald and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Sunday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• The Happy Together Tour, which includes The Turtles, Chuck Negron, The Association, Mark Lindsay, The Vogues and The Cowsills, comes to the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Sunday, June 26, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $25 to $144.

• Marc Cohn plays the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall. com) on Saturday, June 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45 to $55.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Katie Pruitt on Wednesday, June 29, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

•​ Amythyst Kiah performs at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Thursday, June 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25. Visit banknhstage.com or call 225-1111.

• Dark Star Orchestra pays tribute to the Grateful Dead at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Thursday, June 30, and Friday, July 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35.

• James Taylor performs at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Thursday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $49.

• Lynyrd Skynyrd, Don Felder and The Outlaws rock the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Friday, July 1, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• Tedeschi Trucks Band, Los Lobos and Gabe Dixon play the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.

• Erick Baker performs at the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Saturday, July 2, with shows at 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets cost $50 for a

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table for up to two people, $100 for a table for up to four people and $150 for a table for up to six people.

• Badfish! A Tribute to Sublime comes to the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 9294100, casinoballroom.com) on Saturday, July 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents The Brothers Comatose on Wednesday, July 6, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Garbage rocks the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Wednesday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $39.

• Train, Jewel and Blues Traveler play the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Thursday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15.

•​ Lamont Smooth with special guest Matt Poirier performs at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Thursday, July 7, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $15. Visit banknhstage.com or call 225-1111.

• Barenaked Ladies performs with Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion. com) on Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $28.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Fruition on Friday, July 8, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Beginnings, a Chicago tribute band, will be at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35.

• The Fab Four Ultimate Tribute plays the music of the Beatles at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Friday, July 8, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $19 to $40.

• Get The Led Out pays tribute to the music of Led Zeppelin at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Saturday, July 9, at 7 p.m.

Tickets cost $31.

• Maren Morris performs at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, July 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

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• Dave Matthews Band comes to the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion. com) on Tuesday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $46.

• Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo come to the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Tuesday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $35 to $197.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Watchhouse on Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Séan McCann performs at the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 4362400, themusichall.org) on Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $35.

• See 33⅓ Live’s Killer Queen Experience at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 4375100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $40 to $55.

• Todd Rundgren comes to the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Sunday, July 17, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $60 to $65.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Dustbowl Revival on Sunday, July 17, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Liz Frame & the Kickers come to the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 4362400, themusichall.org) on Friday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $50 for a table for up to two people, $100 for a table for up to four people and $150 for a table for up to six people.

• Arrival from Sweden plays the music of ABBA at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Tuesday, July 19, and Wednesday, July 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents John Moreland with The Dead Tongues on Wednesday, July 20, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Deer Tick on Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m., on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band come to the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, July 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45.

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on Friday, July 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $19 to $34.

• Bitter Pill plays the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Friday, July 22, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $28 to $38.

• Steve Miller Band and Jimmie Vaughn perform at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Friday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

• OneRepublic and NeedtoBreathe perform at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, July 23, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $24.

• Little River Band plays the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom. com) on Saturday, July 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $59.

• Keith Urban and Ingrid Andress play the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion. com) on Sunday, July 24, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• Taylor O’Donnell performs at the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Sunday, July 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $28 to $38.

• See Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless, The Warning, Lilith and Czar at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Monday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

• Mark Erelli and Peter Mulvey perform at the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Thursday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $22 to $32.

• KC and the Sunshine Band performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Thursday, July 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45 to $69.

• Norah Jones performs at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Tuesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Sierra Hull and Kitchen Dwellers on Wednesday, July 27, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Luke Bryan plays the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $99.

• Blue Oyster Cult rocks the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, July 29, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $70 to $72.

• The Lowell Folk Festival, featuring three days of live music, family activities, food, art and more, will be held Friday, July 29, through Sunday, July 31, at locations

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throughout Lowell. Stay tuned to lowellfolkfestival.org for updates on performers, participating food vendors (the festival features a variety of ethnic cuisines) and other plans for this year’s festival.

• The Rockzilla Tour comes to the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, July 30, at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

•​Peter Mulvey and Mark Erelli will be at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Saturday, July 30, at 8 p.m. Reserved seating tickets cost $25. Visit banknhstage. com or call 225-1111.

• Takénobu plays the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Saturday, July 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 to $25.

• Hanson performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Saturday, July 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $39.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Spencer and the Walrus on Sunday, July 31, at 7 p.m., on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark. org or call 436-2848.

• Collective Soul and Switchfoot come to the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Sunday, July 31, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $49 to $224.

• Chris Stapleton performs at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) from Thursday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $118.

• Brit Floyd pays tribute to the music of Pink Floyd at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 to $49.

• See JJ Grey & Mofro at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom. com) on Friday, Aug. 5, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30.

• Laurie Berkner plays the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m.

Tickets cost $25 to $100.

• See “Songwriters in the Round,” featuring Dan Blakeslee, Kate Redgate and Chad Verbeck, at the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $50 for a table for up to two people, $100 for a table for up to four people and $150 for a table for up to six people.

• The Breakers, a tribute to the music of Tom Petty, will be at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall. com) on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35.

• The Glenn Miller Orchestra comes to the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Sunday, Aug. 7, with shows at noon and 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40.

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• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Miko Marks with Dwayne Haggins on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Atlanta Rhythm Section plays the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $55 to $60.

• Joe Bonamassa plays the blues at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Thursday, Aug. 11, and Friday, Aug. 12, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $79 to $775.

• The Fabulous Thunderbirds perform at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 4375100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45 to $50.

• Outlaw Music Festival, featuring Willie Nelson and ZZ Top, plus special guests, comes to the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Friday, Aug. 12, at 4:30 p.m. Tickets start at $49.

• Chris Botti comes to the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $85 to $105.

• Legends Tribute, featuring tributes to Rush, Prince, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Cars, Tom Petty and Janis Joplin, comes to the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, Aug. 13, at noon. Tickets start at $10.

• Goo Goo Dolls and Blue October play the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

• Chris Lane plays the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Shovels & Rope on Monday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m., on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Whitesnake will be at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $64 to $197.

• Rick Springfield and Men at Work perform at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Thursday, Aug, 18, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

• See “A Night of Sinatra,” featuring Rich DiMare, at the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Thursday, Aug. 18, with shows at 6 and 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $60 for a table for up to two people, $120 for a table for up to four people and $180 for a table for up to six people.

• Kip Moore plays the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Thursday, Aug. 18, and Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35.

• Scott Stapp of Creed performs at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $60 to $75.

• Eanda Band performs at the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 4362400, themusichall.org) on Friday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $27 to $37.

• Dispatch, O.A.R. and G Love perform at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion. com) on Friday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

• Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, performs at the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35 to $40.

• Sam Hunt comes to the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

• Bella White performs at the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 4362400, themusichall.org) on Saturday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15 to $25.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Americana Fest with Alejandro Escovedo and Pokey LaFarge on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark. org or call 436-2848.

• Wiz Khalifa and Logic come to the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

• Sister Hazel rocks the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall. com) on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45 to $55.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents The War & Treaty on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Wilco and Mt. Joy perform at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35.

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• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents The 39th annual Tommy Gallant Jazz Festival, featuring six jazz bands, on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 12:30 to 8 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth). General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• One Night of Queen, performed by Gary Mullen and The Works, will be at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom. com) on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $19 to $35.

• Daughtry rocks the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $40 to $347.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Indigo Girls on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

General admission costs $10. Reserved seats are sold out. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• They Might Be Giants rocks the Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Thursday, Sept. 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30 to $50.

•​Billy Wylder plays the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St., Concord) on Friday, Sept. 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $18. Visit banknhstage. com or call 225-1111.

• Will Dailey plays the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org) on Friday, Sept. 2, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $20 to $30.

• Candlebox comes to the Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $45 to $50.

• Extreme plays the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom (169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com) on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $28.

• Odesza, Sylvan Esso and Elderbrook play the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Wild Rivers on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

General admission costs $10, and reserved seats start at $65. Visit prescottpark.org or call 436-2848.

• Darius Rucker performs at the Bank of NH Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.

• The River House Restaurant Concert Series presents Allen Stone on Monday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. on the Wilcox Main Stage at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

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Sports From baseball games and golf tournaments to all types of races and clinics, here’s a snapshot of summer happenings across the sports world this year.

• The Nashua Silver Knights participate in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League and will host their season opener against the Pittsfield Suns at Holman Stadium (67 Amherst St., Nashua) on Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m.

Their last home game is on Sunday, Aug. 7, at 3 p.m. against the Worcester Bravehearts. Visit nashuasilverknights.com.

• The New Hampshire Fisher Cats Double-A team is a minor-league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.

Their next home game will be on Tuesday, May 31, at 6:35 p.m., the first of a six-game homestand. In addition to their May 31 outing, games will be held on Wednesday, June 1, at 6:35 p.m., Thursday, June 2, at 6:35 p.m., Friday, June 3, at 6:03 p.m. (for “603 Night”), Saturday, June 4, at 6:35 p.m., and Sunday, June 5, at 1:35 p.m. Visit nhfishercats.com.

• F45 Training in Portsmouth will host a free outdoor bootcamp at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth) on Saturday, June 4, at 9 a.m. Visit f45training.com.

• The next events in the New Hampshire Golf Association’s Stroke Play Series are scheduled for Monday, June 6, at Rochester Country Club (94 Church St., Rochester); Wednesday, July 20, at The Oaks Golf Links (100 Hideaway Place, Somersworth); and Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Intervale Country Club (1491 Front St., Manchester). The cost is $70 per golfer per individual 18-hole tournament.

Visit nhgolfassociation.org.

• AmpSurf New England will hold a learn to surf clinic for those living with disabilities, as well as veterans and first responders, at Sawyers Beach in Rye on Saturday, June 11, from 7 a.m. to noon. The cost is $50 per surfer to participate. Visit ampsurf.org.

• The final match of the Division 1 NHIAA Baseball Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 11, at 4 p.m. at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive, Manchester).

Visit nhiaa.org.

• Concord Skate Park (15 Loudon Road, Concord) will host its second annual Rumble in the Rubble Skate Jam on Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to skating, there will be prizes, raffles, food, music and more. Skaters of all experience levels are welcome. Visit concordskatepark.com.

• The 78th annual New Hampshire Soap Box Derby race will be held on Sunday, June 12, at 120 Broadway in Dover — check-ins begin at 7:45 a.m., with side-by-side competitions kicking off at 9:30 a.m. The Derby creates an opportunity for kids ages 7 and older to create a gravity-powered car and race it down a track in hopes of making the All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship, hosted in Akron, Ohio. Visit soapboxderby. org/newhampshire.

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• The second annual Chandler’s Ball 3-on-3 Kids Basketball Tournament is happening on Saturday, June 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Emmett-Sheridan Park (324 Beech St., Manchester). The cost is $15 per team, and players will be divided into age groups of 8 to 12, 13 to 16 and 17 to 21 years old. Visit chandlersangels.org.

• The fourth annual Franklin Animal Shelter Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 20, at 8:30 a.m. at Lochmere Country Club (360 Laconia Road, Tilton). The cost is $125 per golfer. Registration opens at 7 a.m., and the event will also feature various games, prizes and a silent auction. Visit franklinanimalshelter.com.

• This year’s New Hampshire Open, presented by the New Hampshire Golf Association, will be Thursday, June 23, through Saturday, June 25, at Breakfast Hill Golf Club (339 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland). The entry fees start at $150. Visit nhgolfassociation.org.

• The New Hampshire Senior Games are open to athletes 40 years old by Dec. 31 (35 years old for cornhole and track and field; 45 for cycling and road race, and 50 for pickleball and golf) and holds its first event, for candlepin bowling, on Friday, June 24, at 1 p.m. at Boutwell’s Bowling Center in Concord. See nhseniorgames.org for all of the sports, registration dates and costs and more.

• Dozens of high school football players from across the state will participate in this year’s CHaD NH East-West High School All-Star Football Game, scheduled for Saturday, June 25, at 1 p.m. at Saint Anselm College (100 St. Anselm Drive, Manchester). General admission tickets are $15, with all proceeds benefiting Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD). Visit chadkids.org.

• Monte Scheinblum’s Boston Clinic is hosted at World Cup Golf Center (4 Friel Golf Road, Hudson) and works on all kinds of golf skills over the course of a few days.

There will be group and individual sessions from Saturday, July 9, through Monday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See “Boston Golf Clinic with Monte Scheinblum” on Eventbrite for more details.

• It’s NASCAR Weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1122 Route 106, Loudon) from Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 17 — weekend happenings include Friday Night Dirt Duels on Friday, a 200-lap NASCAR Xfinity Series race at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, followed by the Whelen Manufactured in America 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race at 6 p.m. on Sunday, the Ambetter 301 will kick off at 3 p.m. Adult tickets start at $49 while kids ages 12 and under are $10. Visit nhms.com.

• The 18th annual Fore Paws Golf Classic, a fundraiser for the Salem Animal Rescue League, is happening on Monday, Aug. 8, at Windham Country Club (1 Country Club Road, Windham). Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. The cost is $175 per golfer. Visit sarlnh.org.

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• The annual Fit4acause Triple Challenge, happening on Sunday, Aug. 21, at 8:30 a.m., features a biking, running and walking “boot camp” held at Memorial Field on Fruit Street in Concord. Tickets are $39 for adults and $16 for kids ages 10 to 15, with proceeds benefiting Concord Hospital’s Payson Center for Cancer Care. Visit fit4acausestrong.com.

• Crown Trophy of Hooksett is hosting its fourth annual golf tournament at Derryfield Country Club (625 Mammoth Road, Manchester) on Friday, Aug. 26, at 8:30 a.m.

Tickets are $95 per golfer or $380 per group of four golfers, and all proceeds are donated to the American Diabetes Association. Visit crowntrophy.com.

• Firefighters and police officers from across the Granite State will renew their friendly rivalry during the annual Battle of the Badges Baseball Classic, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium (1 Line Drive, Manchester).

Visit chadkids.org.

Film Events • Get a mix of current films and broadcasts of theatrical productions at The Music Hall (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 4362400, themusichall.org). The current schedule includes screenings of Memoria (PG, 2022) on Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m.; The Outfit (R, 2022) on Friday, May 27, at 7 p.m.; Marvelous and the Black Hole (2021) on Saturday, May 28, at 3 p.m., and the 2020 documentary A Race to Alaska on Saturday, May 28, at 7 p.m. Upcoming theater includes Kinky Boots on Wednesday, June 1, at 7 p.m. and Henry V (featuring Kit “Jon Snow” Harrington in the lead role) on Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m.

• The Milford Drive-In (531 Elm St. in Milford; milforddrivein.com, 673-4090) has opened for the season (so far, the screenings have been on Fridays and Saturdays). Admission costs $32 per car of up to six people (each additional person costs an extra $5) for double features on two screens. Find the upcoming films, schedule and the snacks menu online.

The website listed Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13, 2022) as one of this coming weekend’s films.

• Fathom Events (Fathomevents.com) has a packed schedule during the summer months.

Several anniversary screenings are on the schedule. Smokey and the Bandit (PG, 1977) will celebrate its 45th anniversary with screenings on Sunday, May 29 (Cinemark

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Rockingham Park in Salem and Regal Fox Run in Newington); Wednesday, June 1 (Cinemark Rockingham Park and O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square in Epping) and Thursday, June 2 (Cinemark Rockingham Park). What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) will celebrate its 60th anniversary with screenings on Sunday, June 12 (Cinemark Rockingham Park and Regal Fox Run) and Wednesday, June 15 (Cinemark Rockingham Park and O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square). John Carpenter’s The Thing (R, 1982) celebrates its 40th with screenings on Sunday, June 19 (AMC Londonderry and Cinemark Rockingham Park) and Wednesday, June 22 ( O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square, AMC Londonderry and Cinemark Rockingham Park).

The animated G.I. Joe: The Movie (PG, 1987) celebrates its 35th with screenings on Thursday, June 23, and Saturday, June 25 (O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square and AMC Londonderry). The Fifth Element (PG-13, 1997) celebrates its 25th with screenings Sunday, June 26, and Wednesday, June 29 (AMC Londonderry and Regal Fox Run).

See Liza Minelli in Cabaret (PG, 1972), celebrating its 50th, on Sunday, July 17 (Cinemark Rockingham Park and Regal Fox Run) and Wednesday, July 20 (Cinemark Rockingham Park and O’neil Cinemas Brickyard Square). Finish out the summer by yelling “Khaaaaan!” at Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (PG, 1982) celebrating its 40th with screenings Sunday, Sept. 4; Monday, Sept. 5, and Thursday, Sept. 8 (Cinemark Rockingham Park and Regal Fox Run).

GKids presents Studio Ghibli Fest 2022 kicks off with The Cat Returns (G, 2002) screening Sunday, June 26 (Cinemark Rockingham Park) and Monday, June 27 (Cinemark Rockingham Park and O’neil Cinemas Brickyard Square). Hayao Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service (G, 1989) will screen at Cinemark Rockingham Park on Sunday, July 31; Monday, Aug. 1, and Wednesday, Aug. 3. Only Yesterday (PG, 1991) will screen Sunday, Aug. 28 (Cinemark Rockingham Park) and Monday, Aug. 29 (Cinemark Rockingham Park and O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square).

There are several other presentations on the schedule, including concerts and presentations of opera and theater. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Judy Garland’s birth with screenings of The Wizard of Oz (1939) Sunday, June 5 (AMC Londonderry and Regal

Fox Run) and Monday, June 6 (AMC Londonderry and O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square). See episodes of The Golden Girls on the big screen on Tuesday, June 7, and Tuesday, June 14 (AMC Londonderry and O’neil Cinemas Brickyard Square).

• At the Bank of NH Stage in Concord (16 S. Main St. in Concord; 225-1111, banknhstage.com) there’s one more Metropolitan Opera Live in HD broadcast on the schedule: Hamlet on Saturday, June 4, at 12:30 p.m.

• In addition to the Fathom Events presentation, O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square (24 Calef Hwy. in Epping; 679-3529, oneilcinemas.com) will feature family-friendly films on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. starting on Monday, July 4. According to the website, the lineup includes Trolls World Tour (PG, 2020 ) on July 4 and July 6; Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (PG, 2022) on July 11 and July 13; The Croods: A New Age (PG, 2020) on July 18 and July 20); Minions (PG, 2015) on July 25 and July 27, and The Boss Baby: Family Business (PG, 2021) on Aug. 1 and Aug. 3, and Sing 2 (PG 2021) on Aug. 8 and Aug. 10.

The theater also offers a regular schedule of sensory-friendly film screenings, when the house lights are higher and the volume is lower. The screenings are on some Saturdays at 10 a.m. The current lineup includes Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13, 2022) and The Bob’s Burgers Movie (PG-13, 2022) on May 28; Jurassic World Dominion (PG-13, 2022) on June 11; Lightyear (2022) on June 18; Minions 2: The Rise of Gru (PG, 2022) on July 2; Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) on July 9; Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (PG, 2022) on July 23 and DC League of Super Pets (2022) on July 30.

• The silent film series continues at The Flying Monkey (39 Main St. in Plymouth; 536-2551, flyingmonkeynh.com) with films presented with live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis. The lineup includes The Black Pirate (1926) on Wednesday, June 8; The Strong Man (1926) on Wednesday, July 6, and The Son of the Sheik (1926) on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Doors open at 6 p.m., films start at 6:30 p.m.

Admission costs $10.

Film lovers might also want to check out the “Music in the Movies” presentation from the NH Music Festival and the Fiddlehead Field Chamber Group on Wednesday, July 20, at 7 p.m.; tickets start at $10.

• The Prescott Park Arts Festival has nine movies on the schedule for screening in Prescott Park in Portsmouth. On Friday, June 10, catch Soul (PG, 2020) at 8:30 p.m., screened in collaboration with the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. A $5 per person donation is suggested to make a reservation (with other options for a table or blanket).

The Monday Night Movie Series kicks off on Monday, June 27, at 8:30 p.m. with a screening of The Perks of Being a Wall-

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flower (PG-13, 2012). The rest of the lineup includes Encanto (PG, 2021) on Monday, July 11, at 8:30 p.m.; Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (PG, 1980) on Monday, July 18, at 8:30 p.m.; Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13, 2012) on Monday, July 25, at 8:30 p.m.; Clue (PG, 1985) on Monday, Aug. 1, at 8:30 p.m.; Grease: Sing-Along (1978) on Monday Aug. 8, at 8:30 p.m.; Hook (PG, 1991) on Monday, Aug. 22, at 8:30 p.m., and The Wizard of Oz (1939) on Monday, Aug. 29, at 8:30 p.m.

• The Merrimack Parks & Recreation Movies in the Park series kicks off Saturday, June 18, with a screening of Encanto (PG, 2021) at 8:30 p.m. The lineup also includes Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13, 2021) on Saturday, July 23, at 8:15 p.m. and Sing 2 (PG, 2021) on Saturday, Sept.

3, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to Merrimack residents and non-residents.

Screenings are held in Wasserman Park (116 Naticook Road in Merrimack). See merrimackparksandrec.org.

• In addition to its usual line up of films (currently screening Thursdays through Sundays), Red River Theatres (11 S. Main St. in Concord; 224-4600, redrivertheatres.org) will screen Clueless (PG-13, 1995) at dusk on Friday, June 24, as part of Market Days in downtown Concord. Red River will also hold its Music, Movie & Poster sale during Market Days.

• If you spend a summer Monday at the beach, finish your day at the coast with Movie Night Mondays on Hampton Beach (next to the playground) starting July 11 at dusk (approximately 8:22 p.m. for that first movie and then a few minutes earlier for each subsequent film). The films run weekly through Aug. 29, admission is free, bring a chair or blanket. The lineup of family-friendly films kicks off with Paw Patrol (G, 2021) on July 11. See hamptonbeach.org for the full schedule and the approximate dusk times; rain days are Tuesdays.

• As part of Nashua Parks & Recreation’s SummerFun program, Nashua will host several Pics in the Park at Greeley Park (100 Concord St. in Nashua): Jurassic Park (PG-13, 1993) on Friday, July 15, at dusk; Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG-13, 1981) on Friday, Aug. 12, at dusk, and Shrek (PG, 2001) on Friday, Sept. 16, at dusk. See nashuanh.gov.

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Visit artists at work at Nashua International Sculpture Symposium

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15th annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium Where: The Picker Artists building, 3 Pine St., Nashua, until June 1, when they’ll start moving their pieces to the installation site near the old bridge on Commercial Street When: Visit the artists at the Picker building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day until they start transporting their pieces to Commercial Street, where will be a closing ceremony on Saturday, June 4, at 1 p.m.

More information: nashuasculpturesymposium.org

Brent Howard, left, and Anna Alvin, right, moving a piece of black marble (limestone) from Isle La Motte, Vermont.

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some past years, when artists have needed interpreters or have spoken limited English.

“They have amazing chemistry and a lot of dialogue,” Larson said. “The definition of symposium … is a gathering of people to converse, drink and share ideas [and they’re] really leaning into that.”

The artists are chosen not necessarily for their past sculptures, but for their potential.

“Two of our artists had never carved a piece of stone in their life, and they’re absolutely killing it,” Larson said.

One artist hasn’t worked with either metal or stone, he said, and it’s not unusual for the symposium board to choose artists who don’t have experience with large-scale sculptures and materials. Larson likened it to hiring someone for a job who has a great resume and the right attitude and is a good fit even if they don’t have the specific experience of that position.

“My job as the director here is to kind of make that leap,” he said. “You end up with a new take, a fresh perspective, and it shows in the finished work.”

Once they saw the site and the materials and tools they have to work with, the artists spent their first days in Nashua planning and sketching.

“We let them do whatever they want — it depends on the creative process of the artist,” Moriarty said. “It’s different for everybody, and we welcome that.”

Part of the purpose of the symposium, Larson said, is to give artists the support to try something new, including access to tools and materials. “[The event] allows them to make work that they couldn’t or wouldn’t otherwise make,” he said.

Larson, who has a background in structural metal fabrication and structural stone masonry, sources the materials for these projects. “[Some of] this year’s stone came from a small family quarry operation in West Rutland, Vermont,” Larson said. “It’s some of the nicest white marble in the world, and it’s a delight to carve.”

One artist is using Lake Champlain black marble that’s full of fossils and is from the oldest known reef on the planet, Larson said.

Because of his background, Larson said, he knows what materials are best for carving, and where to find them. But part of his role is teaching these sculptors the art of sourcing their materials.

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should be able to creatively source their material as well,” he said.

The artists will be at the Picker building until about June 1, when they’ll start transporting their pieces to the installation site. Sculptures from years past can be seen throughout the city; this year, they’ll be at one site on Commercial Street, Moriarty said, next to the old bridge.

“They’ll be in the middle of the big push to get their work done,” Larson said of the artists’ final weekend of sculpting. “It’s the most exciting time.”

Visitors are encouraged to stop by the site while they’re finishing up the final touches.

“It’s such a rare thing to be able to see an artist working through these tangible things,” Larson said. “They’re working in front of a huge brick wall that becomes [like] a stage. It’s a pretty absurd look.”

Nashua is the only city in the country to host an international sculpture symposium, and both Larson and Moriarty emphasized the importance of the community in being able to host the event. Residents host the artists in their homes, bring meals as they work and provide transportation.

“The public is what keeps us going every year,” Moriarty said.

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Three artists have spent the past two weeks carving merriment out of metal and stone as they work toward their final creations for the 15th annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium.

The theme this year is merriment — in part to honor Meri Goyette, a major Nashua arts supporter who inspired the event — and you can still watch the artists bring that theme to life at their worksite outside the Picker Artists building, where they’ve been since May 12, for about 14 hours a day every day.

“This is all for the sake of the public, for accessible public art,” said Jim Larson, the event’s artistic director. “The art produced is not a luxury object that you would see in a gallery — it is everyday artwork that is impactful and powerful. [It shows] we need artwork in our life every day, like food.”

As it has been since the pandemic started, the artists this year are all from the U.S.: Anna Miller is from Connecticut, Brent Howard is from New Jersey and Corinna D’Schoto is from Boston.

“We usually have international sculptors,” symposium president Gail Moriarty said. “[But it’s] really cool that they speak the same language.”

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•​ Once and Our Town: The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth) has two upcoming productions. The first is Once, with showtimes on Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 28, at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, June 5, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The Academy Award-, Grammy-, Olivier- and Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of Guy, a singer-songwriter who fixes vacuums in a Dublin shop with his father by day and plays music at local pubs and on the streets by night. Just when he is about to give up on his dream, he meets Girl, a Czech immigrant, who inspires him to rediscover his love of music. The next production is Our Town, with showtimes on Sunday, May 29, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 3, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, June 4, at 2 and 8 p.m. The 1938 play by Thornton Wilder tells of love, life and death in the fictional small New Hampshire town of Grover’s Corners. Tickets for both shows range from $32 to $52. Visit seacoastrep.org or call 433-4472.

•​Abstract art: Catch “Impact! Abstract!” at Twiggs Gallery (254 King St., Boscawen) before it’s gone on Saturday, May 28.

The exhibition features the work of several local artists: Ann Saunderson, who works in acrylic, mixed media, oil and cold wax and monotype; Daniela Wenzel, who does oil painting, assemblage, ink drawing, driftwood pyrography and improvised quilt-making; Kate Higley, who does printmaking; Ethel Hills, who works in acrylic; and Grace Mattern, who does mixed media collage. “It showcases artists boldly approaching abstraction in completely different ways with a wide variety of media,” Twiggs gallery director Laura Morrison told the Hippo in April. “Most of the artwork in Art

Exhibits • “IMPACT! ABSTRACT! Exhibition featuring the abstract work of six local artists, including Ann Saunderson, who works in acrylic, mixed media, oil and cold wax and monotype; Daniela Wenzel, who does oil painting, assemblage, ink drawing, driftwood pyrography and improvised quilt-making; Kate Higley, who does printmaking; Ethel Hills, who works in acrylic; and Grace Mattern, who does mixed media collage. Twiggs Gallery (254 King St., Boscawen). On view now through May 28. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from

“Impact! Abstract!” exhibition at Twiggs Gallery. Courtesy photo.

this exhibit is on the smaller side, yet each piece really stands out on its own. It’s very powerful work.” Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Visit twiggsgallery.wordpress.com or call 975-0015.

• Memorial Day craft shopping: Head to the Mill Falls Marketplace (312 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith) for the Meredith Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival, happening on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be more than 100 juried craftsmen and artisans from all over New England displaying and selling their work, including fine jewelry, folk art, quilts, aerial photography, fiber arts, wood burning, candles, leatherwork, ornaments, floral designs, pottery, pet accessories, paintings, upcycled items, mixed media pieces, custom signs, stained glass, metalwork, furniture, specialty food items and more. Admission is free for this rain-or-shine event, and pets on a leash are welcome. Call 332-2616 or visit castleberryfairs.com.

• Call for printmakers: The New Hampshire Art Association is inviting submissions for its upcoming “New England Printmakers” exhibition. The juried printmaking exhibition, which will run from June 29 through July 31 at the NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, is open to both NHAA members and non-members.

Artists may submit up to three pieces created within the last five years. The online submission deadline is Friday, May 27. Visit nhartassociation.org or call 421-4230.

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• “APPEAL OF THE REAL: 19TH CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD” exhibition features photographs taken throughout the Mediterranean to record the ruins of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.

The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester). On display now through June 12. Museum admission costs $15 for adults, $13 for seniors age 65 and up, $10 for students, $5 for youth ages 13 through 17 and is free for children age 12 and under and museum members. Current museum hours are Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 8

p.m.; Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday through Wednesday. Call 669-6144 or visit currier.org for more information.

• “WARHOL SCREEN TESTS” In the mid-1960s, American multimedia artist Andy Warhol had shot more than 400 short, silent, blackand-white films of his friends at his studio in New York City. Warhol referred to the films, which were unscripted and played in slow motion, as “film portraits” or “stillies.” The exhibition will feature 20 of those films, provided by the Andy Warhol Museum, in loops across four large-scale projections. The Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash

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Fairs and markets • CONCORD ARTS MARKET The juried outdoor artisan and fine art market runs one Saturday a month, June through October, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Market dates are June 11, July 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15. Rollins Park, 33 Bow St., Concord. concordartsmarket.net. The first market will be held on Saturday, June 11. Visit concordartsmarket.net/ summer-arts-market.html for more information.

• FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND CRAFT FESTIVAL There will be more than 100 artisan booths indoors and outdoors. Sat., June 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., June 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Deerfield Fairgrounds (34 Stage Road, Deerfield). Admission costs $8 for adults and covers both days.

Youth age 13 and under get in for free. Visit castleberryfairs.com.

• CRAFTSMEN’S FAIR The annual nine-day outdoor craft fair hosted by the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen features hundreds of craftspeople with vendor booths, plus special craft exhibitions, demonstrations, hands-on workshops and more.

Sat., Aug. 6 through Sun., Aug. 14. Mount Sunapee Resort, 1398 Route 103, Newbury. Call 2243375 or visit nhcrafts.org for more information.

• GREELEY PARK ART SHOW The annual outdoor juried art show hosted by Nashua Area Artists Association features a variety of artwork for sale. Greeley Park, 100 Concord St., Nashua. Sat., Aug. 20,

and Sun., Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to Sunday at noon. Tickets cost $25 to 4 p.m. Visit nashuaarts.org/greeley- $46. Visit palacetheatre.org or call parkartshow.

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• OLIVER! JR. The Palace Youth Special events Theatre presents. Palace Theatre • NASHUA INTERNATIONAL (80 Hanover St., Manchester).

SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM Tues., June 7, and Wed., June 8, at The 15th annual event is at the 7 p.m. Tickets cost $12 to $15. Visit Picker Artists (3 Pine St. in Nash- palacetheatre.org or call 668-5588. ua) and features the three artists •​ A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S — Anna Miller from Connecticut, DREAM Seven Stages ShakeBrent Howard from New Jersey speare Company performs. Players’ and Corinna D’Schoto from Mas- Ring Theatre (105 Marcy St., Portssachusetts — who will be creating mouth). June 10 through June 19, pieces on this year’s theme “Mer- with showtimes Thursday through riment.” Visit the sculptures Mon- Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at days through Saturdays from May 2:30 p.m., and an additional show 16 through June 1, from 10 a.m. on Sat., June 11, at 2:30 p.m. Tickto 4 p.m., to see them work. Or get ets cost $25 for adults and $22 for even more involved by signing up to seniors age 65 and up and students. bring a meal or volunteer at the site, Masks and proof of vaccination or according to the press release. Go to a negative Covid test are required. nashuasculpturesymposium.org for Visit playersring.org or call 436more on this year’s Symposium or 8123. a look at the pieces from previous years and to find a map to go tour Classical the pieces for yourself.

Events •​ “IMAGES OF AMERICA Theater THROUGH MUSIC AND Classes/workshops ART” The Strafford Wind Sym• STORYTELLING WORK- phony presents. Sat., June 18, 7 SHOPS Monthly workshop series p.m. Rochester Opera House (31 hosted by True Tales Live storytell- Wakefield St., Rochester). Visit ing showcase. First Tuesday (except rochesteroperahouse.com or call November), from 7 to 8:30 p.m., 335-1992. virtual, via Zoom. Registration is required. Visit truetaleslivenh.org Open calls for more information.

• THE RHYTHM OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SHOW CHORUS Shows Women’s a cappella chorus is look• CHILDREN OF THE GRIM ing for female singers in the region Presented by Bitter Pill. Players’ to join. The group, an affiliate of Ring Theatre (105 Marcy St., Ports- the North American singing orgamouth). Now through June 5, with nization Harmony, Inc., performs showtimes on Fridays at 7:30 p.m., a wide variety of music, including Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Broadway musical songs, patriSunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets cost otic songs, pop, jazz and seasonal $28 for adults and $25 for seniors pieces, for community and veterage 65 and up and students. Masks ans’ events and private functions. and proof of vaccination or a neg- Rehearsals are held weekly on ative Covid test are required. Visit Thursdays from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. playersring.org or call 436-8123. at the Marion Gerrish Community • LEGALLY BLONDE THE Center, 39 W. Broadway, Derry.

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Voices of the past

Canterbury Shaker Village (288 Shaker Road, Canterbury) has a new art exhibition, “Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me,” opening on Saturday, May 28. It features sculptures and two-dimensional works created by Lesley Dill as part of Dill’s ongoing investigation into the voices and persona’s of America’s past. “These personas and their times stir something deep in my own family history and sense of self,” Dill said in an artist statement. “I am compelled to this restrictive time period of limited access to a diversity of written word, and the bravery of these figures’ response.” The exhibition will remain on display in the Village’s Hubbard Gallery through Sept. 11. Visit shakers.org or call 783-9511.

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inside/outside Getting rid of invasives How to rebalance your plant life Well-intentioned people of the past century imported many handsome plants.

Unfortunately, some of them, absent the predators of their homeland, became pests here in America. These “invasives” generally spread quickly by seed and root, and can take over our gardens and adjoining wild places. Many will grow in sun or shade in wet or dry soil — in other words, anywhere!

This is a good time to work on removing as many invasives as you can. You can obtain the entire list online as each state keeps a list of plants that are considered invasive and are prohibited from sale, propagation or transportation. But let’s look at a few that are

common and important to remove, no matter where you live.

For me, those include bush honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.), barberry (Berberis thunbergii) and common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica). I recently organized a work day on a hiking trail in Cornish that focused on honeysuckle and barberry. We tried to pull these shrubs by hand, but also used a device called a weed wrench for bigger specimens.

Although “weed wrench” is used generically, it was in fact a trade name, but the company has gone out of business. Similar tools can be found under the names “Pullerbear,” “Uprooter” and perhaps others. I have used Weed Wrenches, but not other brands.

These are steel tools with sturdy handles and a gripping mouthpiece that bites onto the stem of a shrub up to 2 or 3 inches in diameter, depending on the model. You pull back, and with great leverage you pull out

inside/outside treasure hunt a new purpose. I think, Carole, as a piece of furniture you might sell it for $40. It’s going to take the right person and reason to use it. I look at it and see a great towel holder in a bathroom.

Maybe a microwave holder with cookbooks in the opening?

I hope you find it a new home for any purpose.

Thanks for sharing.

Donna

Hello, Donna, I plan to sell this piece of furniture but am not sure what to ask for it. The item is from the Paine Furniture store in Boston. I refinished it in 1968 and my in-laws had it for probably another 50 years. There was a door but it was cracked and I unfortunately removed it.

Thank you, Carole Dear Carole, Even though your commode appears to be in clean usable condition, it’s lost its antique furniture value, with the door being gone and the piece being painted. So what you need to do now is find a new home that can reuse it.

Your piece of Paine furniture was used for holding a bowl and pitcher, chamber pot etc. used around the late 1800’s or early 1900’s. Paine was a high-quality furniture company.

So now it’s here in this modern age looking for

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.

the culprit, roots and all. Some brands come in different sizes.

Many invasive plants are hard to eradicate because if you leave a part of the root in the ground when pulling it out, it will re-sprout.

And simply cutting down an invasive tree or shrub usually will often not work: The roots will send up new shoots, and may respond by sending up many, many new shoots.

But don’t be discouraged if you can’t get all the roots out. You are severely setting back the plant you pulled and it will be several years before the plant can produce seeds for birds to distribute elsewhere.

Buckthorn is one of those that responds to cutting by sending up many new plants.

Instead of one buckthorn or a clump of buckthorn, you get dozens of buckthorn. But you can kill buckthorn by girdling the trunk. Take a small pruning saw and cut through the bark all the way around the trunk. Don’t cut into the hardwood, just cut the bark. Then go 12 inches higher up, and do it again.

Girdling a buckthorn is a slow death: you are interrupting the flow of sugars from the leaves to the roots, which slowly starve to death. I have done this in winter, and the tree leafed out and seemed normal that spring and the next spring. The third spring it never leafed out — it was dead, and did not send up any new sprouts around the tree.

That said, it is not always easy to girdle buckthorn. They often grow with several trunks that merge near the base and grow tightly together. So a folding saw with a pointed tip is the best way to get into the cluster of stems. Or try to cut the clump twice down low, near the base.

During the recent work day in Cornish, I spoke with someone who explained a theory of invasive plant control that made a lot of sense to me. It was a theory proposed by Dr. Steve Dewey of Utah State University, and was based on the way firefighters approach wildfires. When a fire is raging, sometimes all you can do is try to contain it, and look for places where the wind has sent sparks

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Likewise, when there is a bad infestation of an invasive plant like honeysuckle or barberry on a property, look around for spots where a single small plant is growing. It will be easier to pull than a big one. And within a few years, a small plant will be a big plant producing seeds for birds, wind or water to move to a new location — and to produce a big patch. So put out the glowing ember first, then work on the big fire — or infestation — next.

An easy invasive plant to pull is garlic mustard. This is a biennial weedy plant and might not be thought to be so bad. But its roots produce a toxin that kills beneficial soil fungi that will, in time, reduce tree viability. It can grow in deep shade in our forests. The toxin it produces will eliminate the mycorrhizal fungi that live in symbiotic relationship with our trees, gradually weakening the trees — and killing them. Not only that, garlic mustard inhibits the germination of seeds of many species of native plants, including many spring wildflowers.

As a biennial weed, garlic mustard has two forms. In the first year it produces a low rosette of rounded leaves. The second year it sends up 18- to 36-inch flower spikes with pointy, heart-shaped leaves with jagged edges. The small white flowers have four petals and bloom in clusters about an inch or more in diameter. One plant can produce about 4,000 seeds. And although about 70 percent of the seeds will germinate the next year, some will remain viable in the soil for up to 10 years.

So organize a work party in your town — it’s more fun than taking on invasives on your own. Try to remove any one of the invasives that threaten our woodlands and wetlands.

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inside/outside A walk into the past

Finding connection in the most unlikely of spaces

Al Letizio Jr.’s great-grandfather, Michel (seated), came to Windham from Italy and worked as a landscaper planting trees. Al’s grandfather, Alfred, is in the back in the black suit coat. Courtesy photo.

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The author’s daughter sits on Indian Rock, just up the road from Letizio Tower.

Trail Mix

This column isn’t about hiking, but it is about taking a walk. It’s not about geography, but it is about history. It’s about a trail of life carved by people who came long before us here in southern New Hampshire and by the ancestors of our recent past.

Finally, it’s about a tower, and a rock.

Travel south on Interstate 93, through the area of Exit 3, and you may notice, amid all the pavement, new roads and chain stores, a tall tower in the middle of a cul-de-sac on a side road called Enterprise Drive off Route 111.

When the Interstate was built in the 1950s, few landscapes were changed as much as that area in Windham around Cobbetts Pond and Canobie Lake. Rolling farmland and dirt roads, along with the grandeur of Searles Castle, faded into history. But Route 111 used to be called Indian Rock Road for a reason, and that reason leads to our walk.

Today, the owner of that tower, Al Letizio Jr., the president and owner of the nearby sales and marketing firm that bears his name, is determined to honor both the turn-of-the20th-century immigrants who built that part of southern New Hampshire and the First Peoples that lived, fished and farmed in the area.

“People and the past are too often forgotten to modern improvements,” Letizio said in a chat about his family and town. “I thought what I’d do here is take the opportunity — where this road is — and instead of having it be a dead-end street, to turn it into a central attraction to those who came before.”

When I visited Letizio’s tower, which he built and dedicated to his great-grandfather, Michel, we parked in the cul-de-sac and strolled back up Enterprise Drive to the other attraction Letizio wants to highlight. Tucked into a small wayside, just about a quarter mile from the tower, is a set of five enormous boulders called Indian Rock. According to the town history, the Pawtucket Nation used these rocks to grind corn. Grinding holes can still be found in the rocks. Back then, Cob-

betts Pond could be seen from the rocks.

My daughter immediately identifies the tower as Rapunzel’s (she’s right, but more on that in a bit) and sets about naming the remaining four rocks. Clockwise from Indian Rock they are Cheese Rock, Pizza Rock, Mouse Rock and her favorite, Kitty Rock because that one looks like a cat head complete with two ears.

In 1933, the Town of Windham fastened a plaque to the front of Indian Rock that reads, “Over these rock-strewn hills and through these woods the Indians roamed on their hunt for game, on these waters their canoes were launched in their quest for fish, nearby fields yielded their harvest of corn and on this rock it was ground in to meal.”

To mirror that, Letizio bolted a plaque to the tower, to honor his own family — in particular, his great-grandfather Michel, who came from Italy and worked for Edward Francis Searles, the famous interior designer who built the castle that still stands on the other side of the highway.

“Back then, in the early days, New Hampshire was stripped, almost treeless,” Letizio said. “Windham was wide open. But Searles was a nature-lover and my great-grandfather’s main job was planting trees.”

Maybe even some of the trees that grace the area around Indian Rock.

Letizio has big plans for the area. He allows the curious to tour the tower, for example. Just stop by the sales building and ask during regular hours. And once up there, visitors will find an observation deck Continued on pg 37

If You Go Indian Rock and Letizio Tower

The quickest way to get there is to take Exit 3 off I-93, head west on Route 111, and then make a left on Enterprise Drive. Park in the culde-sac near the tower and walk back up the road about ¼ mile to Indian Rock Wayside on your right. If you’re there during regular working hours, stop in at the sales and marketing office and see if you might get a tour of the tower.

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Family fun for whenever

Under the sea, on stage

• The Palace Youth Theatre will present The Little Mermaid Jr. on Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St. in Manchester; palacetheatre. org, 668-5588). Tickets cost $12 to $15 Loon on Squam Lake. Courtesy photo. for the show, which features performers in grades 2 through 12. closed Mondays and is open Wednesdays through Saturdays for morning and afterThe cold never bothered her noon sessions and Tuesdays and Sundays Also at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover for morning sessions only.

St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.org, 6685588) this week, Dimensions in Dance Nature on land, nature on water Presents The Snow Queen on Saturday, • Squam Lakes Natural Science CenMay 28, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. “The story ter (23 Science Center Road in Holderness; of the Snow Queen is told through dance nhnature.org, 968-7194) opened its pub… ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip-hop, acro, lic trails at the beginning of May (daily pointe and lyrical,” according to the Palace hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last trail website. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for admission at 3:30 p.m.) and last weekend it kids. started its Squam Lake Cruises, which are

Museum fun

• Thursday, May 26, is the final World Culture Thursday on the schedule at the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St. in Dover; childrens-museum.org, 742-2022). At 10 a.m. during the morning play session (9 a.m. to noon) and at 2 p.m. during the afternoon play session (1 to 4 p.m.) the World Culture event features a craft, game or other activity celebrating a different culture. The sessions are part of regular admission, which costs $11 for everyone over 1 year old ($9 for 65+).

Reserve an admission spot online before heading out. The Children’s Museum is

on the schedule daily at 1 p.m. The cruises are about 90 minutes long on a canopied pontoon boat and advance reservations are required. Cruises cost $27 for adults, $25 for 65+ and $23 for youth up to ages 15).

Prefer to stay on land? The three-quarters of a mile live animal exhibit trail features coyote, fisher, foxes, bobcats, black bear, river otters, deer, owls, raptors and more, according to the press release, which recommends planning a two-and-a-half-hour visit to walk the trail, which winds through meadows, forests and marsh boardwalks.

Admission costs $22 for adults, $20 for ages 65+, $16 for ages 3 to 15, and is free for children 2 and under.

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full of Rapunzel dolls! And even though the Indian Rock Wayside is land owned by the town, Letizio hopes to build a small parking lot nearby and construct some history signage for visitors. “This is foundational to me because there’s no way you can know where you’re going unless you know where you came from,” he said. “We should remember how we got our names, who came before us and their struggles and that some gifts we have in our life now came because of their struggles.”

That’s a simple message, of course, but built out of centuries of history. For me, as I watch my daughter crawl over the rocks of this tiny park, I remember that time and living are fluid out here, even amid the car exhaust and pavement. An ancient place of sustenance becomes an immigrant’s town of trees and finally a source of inspiration and delight for a little girl.

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Smart cars for absent-minded owners Dear Car Talk: I am a dinosaur when it comes to new technology.

I parked my wife’s new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in our garage.

Not hearing the engine,

By Ray Magliozzi I went in the house. But the ignition was still on. Fortunately, my wife needed the car 15 minutes later, and there were no fumes in the garage.

Would the electric motor have just died if she had not used the car so soon after I left it on? — Xavier

No. This is a pretty common problem, Xavier. We’ve done that ourselves at the garage.

We’ll have a hybrid in for an oil change, and one of the mechanics will put it up on the lift and drain out the oil. Then, all off a sudden, the engine will start up. Usually, the guy’s eyeballs will pop out of his head, like in an old Saturday-morning cartoon. Then, he’ll climb up the lift like a guy who’s escaping from prison, in order to shut off the ignition.

Fortunately, in your case, Xavier, the car would have turned itself off. If a Toyota hybrid is stopped and the transmission is in

park, the car will shut itself off after about an hour — figuring another numbskull did what you did, Xavier. It’s also smart enough to know that if someone taps the brake, there’s a human in the car, so it’ll reset the timer.

Now, depending on the condition of the battery (whether it needs charging), the powertrain management software may turn on the gasoline engine from time to time to charge the battery.

So, if your garage is attached to your house, keep in mind that it may produce some exhaust fumes. But given the number of minutes it’ll be running, and that cars these days produce so little carbon monoxide from their tailpipes now, I don’t think you’d be in any danger.

Fortunately, Toyota had you (and me) in mind when they created this feature, Xavier.

Dear Car Talk: I have a 2008 Honda Civic. Recently when idling, I’ve noticed a chattering noise coming from the left side of the engine compartment. Also, my headlights and map lights flicker. Could it be a belt or alternator? — Clark Yes. And by the time you read this, Clark, you may have already been towed in for a new alternator.

My guess is your alternator is failing. You Ford doesn’t provide a hard copy manual probably have a diode or two in the alterna- anymore, and it’s only available on the beautiful, enormous screen on my dashboard. tor’s rectifier that are on their way out.

So now I have to sit in my pickup and read Your lights are flickering because the the manual online! alternator isn’t proNot a fan! What ducing a steady if my battery goes stream of electricidead, and I need the ty. But don’t worry about the flickering If a Toyota hybrid is stopped manual? Is there any way to get a good lights. As soon as the alternator dies, and the transmission is in old-fashioned hard the flickering will park, the car will shut itself copy owner’s manustop, too. al? — John off after about an hour — Unfortunately, once the alternator think I rememfiguring another numbskull berI Emily dies, your battery Dickinson will discharge and did what you did. writing about sitthe car won’t run. A ting by the fire with shop with the right Ray Magliozzi a good owner’s equipment ought to manual. be able to test your Would you settle alternator and confirm that its output is low. for an iPad, John?

If so, replace it.

You can find your owner’s manual at www.ford.com/support/owner-manuals/.

Dear Car Talk: You can download it, and if you really want I just bought a 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid. to, you can then print it out. You can even I love it, but since I’m replacing a 2011 have it leather bound if you want.

F-150, the new technology is daunting.

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Explain your job and what it entails.

I do safe and humane rodent and wildlife removal. I remove wildlife and rodents and offer a more permanent solution than just baiting around your home or business. This alternative solution is called ‘exclusion.’ This entails going around your home or commercial property, sealing all the necessary openings and essentially keeping the wildlife and rodents from reentering your structure. This also greatly reduces the homeowner’s need for yearly use of rodenticides.

life and pest control industry for eight years, and I have been a carpenter since I was 18 years old.

What led you to this career field and your current job?

I answered an ad in the paper looking for someone who was not afraid of climbing a ladder, had carpentry experience and wanted to learn a new trade. Little did I know that I would be removing bats and raccoons from people’s homes.

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With the influx of people working from home during the pandemic, our field got increasingly busier due to people being at Shawn M. Nadeau home when they typically would not have What was the first job you ever had? been. This led to more noises and activiI worked at Lake Street Garden Center in ty being noticed by homeowners. While we were not able to perform interior home Salem, New Hampshire. inspections, we had to think outside of the What is the best piece of work-related box and have homeowners use applications such as Zoom to positively identify their advice you have ever received?

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Sips, sweets and savory eats Taste of the Region returns to Derry News from the local food scene

By Matt Ingersoll

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• Jewish feasts: Online ordering opens on Wednesday, June 1, for Temple B’Nai Israel’s 25th annual New Hampshire Jewish Food Festival, which is being held virtually once again this year. From June 1 to June 30, you can visit tbinh.org and order from the temple’s menu of traditional Jewish-style foods, most of which feature recipes that have been handed down multiple generations. Offerings will include sandwiches with corned beef, pastrami and tongue from Evan’s New York Style Deli in Marblehead, Mass., served on seeded and unseeded rye bread from Laconia Village Bakery. They’ll be available for individual orders as well as in custom deli sandwich “picnic packs” with coleslaw, pickles, deli mustard and rugelach. New this year are two Middle Eastern items — halva, a sweet treat available in vanilla, marble or pistachio flavors, and a homemade Israeli salad with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in a lemon dressing. Other options have included matzo ball soups, crispy potato latkes, New York-style knishes and hamantaschen (triangular-shaped filled cookies), available in three flavors. All online orders will be available for pickup by appointment at Temple B’Nai Israel (210 Court St., Laconia) between Friday, July 22, and Sunday, July 24. Visit tbinh.org.

• May the best chowder win: Heading up north this Memorial Day weekend? You might want to check out Waterville Valley Resort’s 32nd annual Chowderfest, happening on Sunday, May 29, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Waterville Valley town square (33 Village Road, Waterville Valley). Several area restaurants will be vying for your palate to win the coveted title of best local chowder. A full schedule of live local music is also planned out on the town square’s gazebo. Chowderfest admission is $7.50 for adults and $5 for kids ages 12 and under — the fee covers samples of each participating chowder as well as a voting ballot. Visit waterville.com.

• Making a difference: The Common Man restaurant group of New Hampshire has launched the Common Man Ukraine Relief Fund to benefit Ukrainian refugees and assist with relief efforts in Poland and surrounding countries. According to a press release, the fund has committed to matching up to $1 million in donations. Earlier this month, Common Man owner and founder Alex Ray also traveled overseas to 46 Hippo | May 26 - June 1, 2022 | Page 42

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By Matt Ingersoll

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After a successful outdoor event in 2021, the Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce’s signature Taste of the Region is moving back inside the Tupelo Music Hall for the first time in three years.

The event returns on Thursday, June 2, and will feature a variety of sweet and savory items from area restaurants, plus drink samples from breweries and wineries.

Several businesses, mostly from Derry and a few surrounding towns, offer samples to vie for your vote in at least one of three categories — “savory,” “sips” or

“sweets.” Each vendor can opt to participate in one, two or all three of them, said Chamber president Ashley Haseltine.

“The vendors … are really excited to participate,” she said. “I think this event gives us a great opportunity to highlight the diversity in the region that’s available, and also just to spread the word that these restaurants are open and looking forward to reengaging with the community.”

Upon paying the entry fee, attendees will receive access to all of the food and drink samples that will be on display. This year’s participating vendors include a combination of returning and new faces to the local dining scene, in addition to some previous

Taste of the Region When: Thursday, June 2, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry Cost: $35 admittance per person (includes full access to food and drink tastings; tickets are available both in advance online and at the door, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Kyle B. Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund) Visit: gdlchamber.org Masks are recommended but not required.

• Clam Haven (clamhaven.com) • Destination India Restaurant & Bar (destinationindianh.com) • Messy Mike’s Barbecue & Catering (messymikesbbq.com) • One Happy Clam Food Truck (find them on Facebook @onehappyclam) • Rig A Tony’s Italian Takeout (rigatonysitalian.com) • Rockingham Brewing Co. (rockinghambrewing.com) Participating food and beverage • Windham Terrace Assisted Living (windhamvendors terrace.com) • Bellavance Beverage Co. (bellavancebev.com) • Zorvino Vineyards (zorvino.com) • Casa Java Cafe (casajavacafe.com) More vendors are expected to be confirmed soon.

Taste of the Region champions. Destination India Bar & Restaurant, which opened its doors on East Broadway in early 2021, won last year’s “savory” category for its chicken tikka masala and mixed vegetable curry. They’ll be back this year, Haseltine said, along with Rig A Tony’s Italian Takeout, the winner of last year’s “sweets” category for its eclectic dessert spread of cookies, whoopie pies and more.

Other returning vendors will include Clam Haven, also owned by Rig A Tony’s founder Lisa DeSisto; Casa Java Cafe, which has in the past featured freshly baked cookies; and Rockingham Brewing Co. and Zorvino Vineyards, both of which have many of their own popular pours.

New participants include One Happy Clam, a food truck operated by former longtime Clam Haven owner and Derry native Rick Metts. He’ll be parked right outside the main entrance to the venue, Haseltine said. This will also be the first Taste of the Region for Messy Mike’s Barbecue, a food trailer and catering company known for its slow-smoked meats, fresh sides and house sauces.

During the tasting, attendees are invited to vote for their favorite item in each of the three categories. If you especially like what you try, most of the vendors will also be selling discounts on gift certificates and merchandise in addition to their provided samples.

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What is your must-have kitchen item?

Matt Stone and Trey Parker. … Those guys are A chef’s knife. I believe I have about 15 geniuses. knives now, ranging from utility and paring all the way up to a cleaver.

What is your favorite thing on your menu?

The pan-fried pork chop, which uses the What would you have for your last meal? pork from Brookford Farm [in Canterbury]. …

That’s the hardest question ever. … I guess I I made that one night for dinner, and then the would chalk it up to a hot tin roof sundae. Just next day I ended up going back to get more your standard couple of scoops of ice cream, pork chops and doing it again for a second night with hot fudge, whipped cream, walnuts and a because it was so good. So as an appetizer, that cherry. was something that I really wanted to bring on every day. … I would say that, and then I’m also What is your favorite local restaurant? a sucker for the margherita pizza.

Industry East in Manchester. I love that place.

I’ve had a bunch of their flatbreads and whatevWhat is the biggest food trend in New Hamper they’ve had on special a few times. Last time I shire right now? went, I had a braised octopus tentacle and, man, Mini things, like mini cupcakes, doughnuts that was good. … Lemon Thai, also in Manches- and stuff like that. … If I were to be broad, I ter, is great. I think they have some of the best would say just doughnuts, flat out. I’ve been Thai food in New Hampshire. noticing a lot more of the small doughnut shops opening and they’re doing all these crazy doughWhat celebrity would you like to see eating nut flavors. at New Hampshire Pizza Co.?

I have three right off the top of my head.

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Anthony Bourdain, absolutely. Also I would say Anything breakfast, or ramen. Those are two Jack Black, and then … I kind of consider these things that you can do a thousand different ways. guys one unit, but the creators of South Park, — Matt Ingersoll Basil pesto From the kitchen of Rylan Hill of New Hampshire Pizza Co. in Concord ¼ cup toasted pine nuts 2 bunches basil (approximately 4 cups), stems and all ½ cup grated Parmesan 1 cup grated pecorino 2 garlic cloves 1 Tablespoon lemon zest 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons sea salt 1¼ cups extra virgin olive oil

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Local farmers markets • Canterbury Community Farmers Market is Wednesdays, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., in the parking area adjacent to the Elkins Public Library (9 Center Road, Canterbury), starting June 1 and through Sept. 28. Visit canterburyfarm-

In a medium saucepan, toast your pine nuts on low heat, stirring occasionally until golden. In a food processor, pulse your pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice and lemon zest to a paste. Add half the amount of basil and sea salt, and ¼ cup of olive oil, pulsing until smooth. Add the remaining basil and pulse until smooth. Add the Parmesan and pecorino and blend on high, while slowly adding the rest of your olive oil. Once smooth and creamy, you can enjoy it right away.

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• Concord Farmers Market is Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, on Capitol Street in Concord, adjacent to the State House lawn. Visit concordfarmersmarket.com.

• Contoocook Farmers Market is Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon, behind

the Contoocook Train Depot (896 Main St., Contoocook). Find them on Facebook @contoocookfarmersmarket.

• Derry Homegrown Farm & Artisan Market is Wednesdays, from 3 to 7 p.m., at 1 West Broadway in Derry, starting June 1 and through Sept. 28.

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Wine Wines for barbecuing

What to pair with cooking and eating outdoors

By Fred Matuszewski food@hippopress.com

Memorial Day weekend! Seems like just yesterday we were still blowing snow, but now the heat is upon us. Temperatures and the pollen count are rising, but after our long, cold winters it is time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. What better way to do that than to barbeque our favorites: beef, pork, chicken, fish, vegetables and, yes, fruit! Everything tastes better when cooked and eaten outdoors!

And we welcome the opportunity to try out new marinades, toppings, recipes.

While your food is on the grill, you need something to “wet your whistle.” I suggest something light and summery. Our first wine fits that description perfectly. The 2020 Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, available at the New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets, originally priced at $11.99 and reduced to $8.99, is a medium-bodied, lively and elegant Italian white wine. Made from grapes harvested in the vineyards of

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mentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Chilled, this wine can be sipped alone or paired with light fare such as prosciutto, cheese, a bruschetta or a light salad.

Our next wine, the 2021 Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc, available at the New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets, originally $13.99 and reduced to $10.99, is the perfect complement to grilled shrimp, scallops, swordfish, or marinated and grilled chicken and vegetables. The wine has a bright straw color. Citric notes greet the nose, along with other fruit — melons and peaches. On the palate, bright tropical notes appear with strong acidity, followed by a crisp finish of sweet red grapefruit. The 100 percent sauvignon blanc grapes come from Sonoma and Lake counties to Monterey and Santa Barbara. Why the diverse vineyard locations?

According to the Joel Gott website, Sonoma vineyards offer flavor and complexity, Lake vineyard offer citric notes, and Monterey tropical notes. Santa Barbara grapes offer minerality, and this blending of grapes across hundreds of miles produces a balanced, food-friendly wine.

For those who are drawn to red wines rather than white, a bottle of Beaujolais, made from the gamay grape, is the wine to pair with grilled chicken, hamburgers, grilled pork, sausage, salmon or tuna. The 2018 Robert Debuissson Beaujolais-Villages, available at the New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlets, originally $16.99 and reduced to $8.99, is a wine that can work with a wide

variety of entrees. In the glass the color is a deep cherry red with slight purple tints. To the nose the wine is fresh with strawberries and cherries. The fruit persists on the tongue with a lightness that allows it to pair well with rich, oily fish such as salmon and tuna or grilled chicken and still be bold enough to be paired to hamburgers. This is a fruity wine with light tannins and a soft texture that is somewhat lower in alcoholic content than more robust reds.

For steak-lovers there is no better match than a wine from Bordeaux. The 2016 Château La Gorre Cru Bourgeois from Medoc, originally priced at $49.99 and reduced to $23.99, is a superb blend of 60 percent merlot, 35 percent cabernet sauvignon and 5 percent petit verdot. The color is ruby red; there is rich, deep blackberry, plum and cherries on the nose with more fruit, leather, and spice on the tongue. The right amount of tannins from aging on oak makes this a balanced bottle of wine, but these tannins dictate the bottle should be decanted a couple of hours in advance to allow it to open. This is a great wine to be drunk now or cellared to be enjoyed with that steak in a couple of years.

Warming weather begs us to get out and barbecue. Plan your meal, pick your entrée, and pair some great wine to be quaffed while cooking, along with more wine to pair with what is being served. Enjoy Fred Matuszewski is a local architect and a foodie and wine geek.

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The nice part about this recipe is that it starts with the same base regardless of the ending you choose.

This recipe is simple, if you read it thoroughly before beginning. Each option has specific steps and ingredients that are required. Nothing crazy but just slight differences for shopping and cooking. The only key thing for both versions is that you purchase lemons. Bottled lemon juice doesn’t have enough acidity. Plus, you need the lem- Lemon scones, two ways. Photo by Michele Pesula Kuegler. on zest for an extra bite of flavor.

Whatever option you choose, you are the New Hampshire native has been sharing going to end up with a delicious treat! these food thoughts and recipes at her blog, Michele Pesula Kuegler has been think- Think Tasty. Visit thinktasty.com to find more ing about food her entire life. Since 2007 of her recipes.

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Ghostkeeper, Multidimensional Culture (Victory Pool Records)

• Ghostkeeper, Multidimensional Cul-

I suppose I wasn’t prepared for how much a band said to combine “elements of ‘60s girl-group melodies, country music, ‘90s indie rock, African pop, and traditional Aboriginal pow wow music” would come off like the soundtrack band from a late 1970s no-budget hippie-horror film, but there it is. I mean, I like this record overall (which means nothing, really; it won’t be getting into my summer mix CD rotation, to be sure); it’s probably good for one’s soul to hear a dude singer pontificating over a retro soul beat that’s decorated in Mellotron keyboards right out of Donovan during his peak acid-trip era. This quartet is from Calgary, Canada, but it’s not like anything you might be imagining; in fact the scene there does seem to be heavy into psychedelica and such. To cut to the chase, this is like Woodstock vibe retrofitted for Generation iPhone. It’s not annoying at all, which is all that’s needed in this zeitgeist as far as I’m concerned. A —Eric W. Saeger

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By now you know how much I enjoy bragging about the endless promo releases that land on this desk. It doesn’t take much to get my full attention (and while I’m at it, if you’re in a local band that has an official release and wants a review in this space, really, send a message to my Facebook, it’s the only reliable method), but, as you’ve seen, I do tend to go for albums that have some sort of horror angle, like this one. That said, normally I ignore albums that are just schlocky, but in this case the title and concept (real devil worship) just hit me with a Stupid Stick, and here we are. The title track opens up this one with ’60s surf guitar more or less, and then comes the Raging Speedhorn-style doom-thrashing and all the other stuff that’s made Relapse my by-far-favorite indie metal label. The balance forward is prototypical death metal with an early Mastodon edge, with un-ironic titles like “Golgotha’s Cruel Song.” Beelzebub music done right. A —Eric W. Saeger

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BOOK NOTES

Kingdom of Bones, by James Rollins (William Morrow, 435 pages) Jim Czajkowski — you might know him by his pen name, James Rollins — writes about viruses with such authority you might think he has a secret medical degree. That’s almost right.

He was a veterinarian in California before his side gig as a novelist became so successful that he couldn’t do both anymore. He told a veterinary trade publication that at one point he was working 15 hours a day at his veterinary practice while writing a novel a year in between appointments.

Now he’s written 23 novels by himself and co-authored five others. His latest is Kingdom of Bones, the 16th in what is known as his “Sigma Force” series, named for the covert team of highly trained specialists — Rollins has called them “scientists with guns” — called in to save the world from various perils. (Think the Avengers, without the otherworldliness, and with a military war dog.)

The story involves a mysterious malady that emerges in Africa and threatens the human race, which Rollins is somewhat apologetic about, given the ongoing pandemic. He writes in an author’s note that he pitched the book before Covid-19 and had reservations about going forward with the project, saying “it felt insensitive to tackle such a subject at this moment, to seek to entertain with ‘plague fiction’ when the world was suffering.”

He worried needlessly; the book never once feels exploitative, and in fact is at its most interesting when Rollins expounds on topics with relevance to Covid, such as the fact that “Each hour, some thirty-three million viral particles cascade onto every square meter of this planet.” And the fact that some scientists believe that “ancient viral invasions” may comprise up to 80 percent of the human genome. (I could have done without this knowledge; it is far better to think we are made of stardust than viral mutations.)

This is the sort of information that Rollins scatters throughout the story, making Kingdom of Bones a thriller that is deeply intelligent.

It begins in the Congo, where a cadre of large, angry winged ants are floating in floodwater and making their way onto land, where they are attacking humans in a refugee camp with unusual ferocity. While some people who are bitten appear unaffected, others fall into a catatonic state. Before all of the people can be evacuated, the camp is also overrun by a band of aggressive baboons, creatures that had previously been shy around humans but suddenly seemed set on destroying them.

As if this isn’t chaos enough, a band of militants bursts onto the scene and abducts the handful of people that they don’t kill, including a mother and her now catatonic baby, who had been bitten by the ants. All this sets up the bat signal to flash for the Sigma Force and Commander Gray Pierce to step in and try to figure out why animals are suddenly becomHippo | May 26 - June 1, 2022 | Page 50

ing more bloodthirsty and cunning — even moths are turning deadly. As one young doctor says, “It’s as if all of Nature is about to turn against us.”

As the team tries to discover what is infecting the animals, they encounter killer bats, jackals, aardwolves (an animal that looks like a striped hyena and eats insects), and even hippopotamuses that seem to have been weaponized. This leads to snappy dialogue like “We’re about to play the worst game of Hungry Hungry Hippos,” but fortunately, that sort of banter is limited, as is the side story about a sinister mining executive who may or may not have a hand in what’s going on.

Rollins’ prose is generally sophisticated, certainly for the genre, although I confess there came a point where I started rolling my eyes every time a character’s eyes or face “shone.” But that’s more a problem of the editors, not the writer.

I should note that while many of the Sigma Force characters were featured in previous books, Kingdom of Bones works as a standalone novel; you don’t have to know the history of the force (I didn’t) although Rollins says the characters evolve throughout the series. I also suspect the book would be easier to digest knowing some backstories.

Although the plot is easy enough to follow, the characters are many and complex.

Although the book is somewhat moralistic (ye climate deniers, stay away), and wanders slightly into The Overstory territory toward the end, it doesn’t feel preachy.

It’s a solid summer read that raises interesting questions about whether the world at some point will rear back and retaliate for the damage we’ve done to it. (And here I’m not talking about climate but pesticides and exposed power lines.)

Also, it has an opening line that dares us not to read more: “The Reverend William Sheppard silently recited the Lord’s prayer as he waited for the cannibal to finish filing his teeth.” Five stars for that opener, four for the rest of the book. B —Jennifer Graham

Endurance athlete Cameron Hanes is probably the opposite of what we think of when we hear the word “bookish.”

His passion is bowhunting in Alaska and to be prepared for it he runs ultramarathons (200-plus miles) in the mountains. According to his publisher, his goal is to become the “ultimate predator.” In the zombie apocalypse, you want to be on this guy’s team.

Somehow, however, he found time to sit down and type things, resulting in a book, Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast and Keep Hammering (St. Martin’s Press, 336 pages), that’s selling well this month.

If you like to be outside in ways that are a little less extreme, check out Outdoor Kids in an Inside World (Random House, 208 pages) by Steven Rinella.

That’s not to say that Rinella isn’t a man of extremes; he is also the author of 2020’s The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival (Random House, 464 pages) and host of a Netflix show called MeatEater. But his new book encourages families to get “radically engaged with nature.” I’m not a big fan of hunting, but the opening pages, wherein he describes butchering a deer his 10-year-old had shot, and then feeding the fat to the birds, was rather riveting.

Also out this month to help us channel our inner woodsman, there’s The Rugged Life: The Modern Guide to Self-Reliance (Rodale, 272 pages) by Clint Emerson, a retired Navy SEAL who reminds us of another Emerson (Ralph Waldo) and his call for a “greater self-reliance.”

Got to confess, the title of The Rugged Life is not nearly as compelling as that of Emerson’s first book, 2015’s 100 Deadly Skills. But he promises to teach three essential skills: how to build, how to farm and how to hunt. Pretty good for 272 pages.

And if you’re not too tired after all that, check out The Workout Bucket List (Running Press, 400 pages), Greg Pesto’s compilation of more than 300 “life-changing races, epic challenges and incredible hikes, bikes, lifts and runs” to do before you die. And yes, some are in New Hampshire: he recommends various Pinkham Notch hikes and a climb up Mount Washington.

If you haven’t already figured this out yet, one of these titles might make an excellent Father’s Day gift. Not that women won’t enjoy them, too. — Jennifer Graham

Books

Author events • TAMMY SOLLENBERGER Author presents The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self. Bookery, 844 Elm St., Manchester. Wed., June 1, 6 p.m. Visit bookerymht.com or call 836-6600.

• JAMIE RASKIN Author and congressman presents Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth and the Trials of American Democracy. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord.

Fri., June 3, 11 a.m. Visit gibsonsbookstore.com or call 224-0562.

• PAUL DOIRON Author presents Hatchet Island. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. Wed., June 29, 6:30 p.m. Visit gibsonsbookstore. com or call 224-0562.

• PAUL BROGAN Author presents A Sprinkling of Stardust Over the Outhouse. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. Thurs., June 30, 6:30 p.m. Visit gibsonsbookstore. com or call 224-0562.

• SARAH MCCRAW CROW Author presents The Wrong Kind of Woman. Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St., Concord. Tues., July 19, 6:30 p.m. Visit gibsonsbookstore. com or call 224-0562.

• CASEY SHERMAN Author presents Helltown. Bookery, 844 Elm St., Manchester. Sun., Aug. 14, 1:30 p.m.

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Poetry • DOWN CELLAR POETRY SALON Poetry event series presented by the Poetry Society of New Hampshire. Monthly. First Sunday.

Visit poetrysocietynh.wordpress. com.

Writers groups • MERRIMACK VALLEY WRITERS’ GROUP All published and unpublished local writers who are interested in sharing their work with other writers and giving and receiving constructive feedback are invited to join. The group meets regularly Email pembrokenhtownlibrary@ gmail.com.

Writer submissions • UNDER THE MADNESS Magazine designed and managed by an editorial board of New Hampshire teens under the mentorship of New Hampshire State Poet Laureate Alexandria Peary. features creative writing by teens ages 13 to 19 from all over the world, including poetry and short fiction and creative nonfiction. Published monthly. Submissions must be written in or translated into English and must be previously unpublished.

Book Clubs • BOOKERY Monthly. Third Thursday, 6 p.m. 844 Elm St., Manchester.

Visit bookerymht.com/online-bookclub or call 836-6600.

• GIBSON’S BOOKSTORE Online, via Zoom. Monthly. First Monday, 5:30 p.m. Bookstore based in Concord. Visit gibsonsbookstore. com/gibsons-book-club-2020-2021 or call 224-0562.

• TO SHARE BREWING CO. 720 Union St., Manchester. Monthly. Second Thursday, 6 p.m. RSVP required.

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• GOFFSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY 2 High St., Goffstown.

Monthly. Third Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. Call 497-2102, email elizabethw@goffstownlibrary.com or visit goffstownlibrary.com • BELKNAP MILL Online. Monthly. Last Wednesday, 6 p.m. Based in Laconia. Email bookclub@belknapmill.org.

• NASHUA PUBLIC LIBRARY Online. Monthly. Second Friday, 3 p.m. Call 589-4611, email information@nashualibrary.org or visit nashualibrary.org.

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Downton Abbey: A New Era (PG)

The Crawley family (hanging on to their country house and British nobility trappings in interwar Yorkshire) deal, as ever, with the encroachment of modernity, family secrets with inheritance-related implications, potential health crises and some rather meekly drawn romantic entanglements in Downton Abbey: A New Era, a theatrically released sequel that has the feel of a double episode of the TV series.

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Can you just show up at Downton Abbey having never before visited with Lord Grantham, a.k.a. Robert Crawley (Hugh Bonneville), and his American wife, Cora (Elizabeth McGovern), and their politely sniping daughters, Mary (Michelle Dockery) and Edith (Laura Carmichael)? Maybe. There isn’t so much context needed here that you won’t get the “this moment is sad” or “this moment is shocking” melodrama that drives the story. But I think you might be a bit lost in all the below-stairs characters and random children and spouses, both seen and unseen.

The movie starts with the marriage of Tom Branson (Allen Leech) to Lucy (Tuppence Middleton), secret daughter of Maud (Imelda Staunton), who was some kind of fancy Crawley cousin we met in the last movie. (If there was a title card to tell us when we are, I missed it but Wikipedia says the year is 1928.) Tom, widower of a third Crawley daughter, learns shortly after the wedding that Sybbie (Fifi Hart), his daughter from that first marriage, has been designated as the inheritor of a villa in the south of France. Violet (Maggie Smith), Robert’s mother and the matriarch whose cutting world view has run the family until recently, has herself recently inherited the villa from a man she knew years ago (exactly when she knew him and what “knew” means becomes a bit of intrigue). Violet’s intention is to give young Sybbie a future inheritance similar to the rest of her generation of titled and monied cousins but the existence of the villa and this mysterious French man has the family in a tizzy. The man’s son, Montmirail (Jonathan Zaccai), invites Robert and Tom to France to check out the property and solidify Sybbie’s inheritance position. Ultimately, Robert brings a whole posse: Cora, Tom, Lucy, Maud, for no particular reason Edith and her husband Bertie (Harry Hadden-Paton), lady’s maid Miss Bax-

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ter (Raquel Cassidy), valet Mr. Bates (Brendan Coyle) and, mostly to get him out of the hair of the Downton people, butler emeritus Mr. Carson (Jim Carter).

Their absence from Downton corresponds with the arrival of a movie crew that has offered a roof-fixing amount of money to shoot on location. Mary accepted the offer and stayed to oversee the situation.

She strikes up a friendship with director Jack Barber (Hugh Dancy), who is making a silent film with stars Myrna Dalgleish (Laura Haddock) and Guy Dexter (Dominic West) just at the moment when talkies are starting to crush the silent films at the box office. This is particularly worrisome for Myrna, who has the look of glamor and refinement but the voice of her more humble background. Goings on with this group include Downton staff Daisy (Sophie McShera) and Anna (Joanne Froggatt) being star-struck (and then disenchanted with the real-life star), Jack and Mary’s friendship (with “maybe more” flickerings as Mary deals with the disappointment of an absent husband — I guess Matthew Goode could not fit even a last-minute appearance in his schedule for this go-around), Guy Dexter’s wooing of current Downton butler Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier), and Mr. Molesley’s (Kevin Doyle) unexpected prowess as a screenwriter.

Looking back at this description, I can see how I’ve just listed a lot of “who cares” if you’ve never watched the TV show. Thinking “ha, good for you Molesley” or “is Thomas going to find happiness?” is probably the

Film Shows Movie screenings, movie-themed hap- • Downton Abbey: A New Era (PG, penings and virtual events 2022) at Red River Theatres in Concord on Thursday, May 26, at 4 & 7 Venues p.m.; Friday, May 27, through Monday, The Flying Monkey May 30, at noon, 1, 4, 5:30 & 7 p.m.; 39 Main St., Plymouth Thursday, June 2, at 4 & 7 p.m.

536-2551, flyingmonkeynh.com • Men (R, 2022) at Red River Theatres in Concord on Thursday, May 26, Park Theatre at 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 27, 192arktheatre.org through Monday, May 30, at 3 p.m.

• Hello, Bookstore (2022) a documenRed River Theatres tary about a book store in Lennox, 11 S. Main St., Concord Mass., will screen at the Park Theatre 224-4600, redrivertheatres.org in Jaffrey Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m.

principal source of enjoyment for this movie.

Yes, fitting in all of these little bits of story for supporting characters does at times feel scattershot, and many stories don’t seem to get the development they’d deserve. (In particular, the Thomas Barrow/Guy Dexter maybe-romance feels a little underbaked, perhaps the result of not wanting to entirely write Thomas out of any future stories?) But to some extent what we’re watching is a season run at triple speed, not necessarily a stand-alone story.

The movie does manage to craft a few quiet moments between two characters with emotional history. We get nice conversations between Violet and Isobel (Penelope Wilton), between Mary and Mr. Carson, between Robert and Cora. These moments are only meaningful if you have the context of the series to draw from, but for fans they offer a nice little treat.

This latest Downton has a lot in common with your standard Marvel movie, with its bits of fan service and Easter eggs of past plot lines.

And like a middle-of-the-road Marvel entry, it does what it needs to do without necessarily doing anything new or different or exciting.

Want to cheer for some favorite characters and triumphs big and small? Downton Abbey: A New Era fills the bill just fine. B Rated PG for suggestive references, language and thematic elements (though this movie is way tamer than even the series ever was), according to the MPA on filmratings. com. Directed by Simon Curtis with a screenplay by Julian Fellows, Downton Abbey: A New Era is two hours and four minutes long and distributed by Focus Features.

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THIS WEEK’S MOVIES

Downton Abbey: A New Era (125 min, PG)

The Crawley family discovers the intrusive nature of filmmaking at the Abbey and visits an inherited villa in the south of France.

• The Black Pirate (1926), a silent film with live musical accompaniment

by Jeff Rapsis, on Wednesday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Flying Monkey in Plymouth • The Strong Man (1926), a silent film with live musical accompaniment

by Jeff Rapsis, on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Flying Monkey in Plymouth • The Son of the Sheik (1926), a silent film with live musical accompaniment

by Jeff Rapsis, on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Flying Monkey in Plymouth.

Men (100 min R)

A woman (Jessie Buckley) rents an isolated home in the English countryside, seeking relief from feelings caused by the death of her exhusband (Paapa Essiedu)- an apparent suicide.

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By Michael Witthaus

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• Like butter: Soulful Boston singer Ali McGuirk released her debut album, Slow Burn, in 2017 to accolades from her hometown and beyond, making several Top 10 lists. “Raw talent is hard to explain, but you often know it when you hear it,” critic Steve Morse gushed. Last year’s cover of Bobby Womack “That’s The Way I Feel About You” further cemented her reputation. Signature Sounds will release her second long-player this summer. Thursday, May 26, 7:30 p.m., Bank of NH Stage, 16 S. Main St., Concord, $25 at ccanh.com.

• Acid blues: Making a rare trip to the Granite State, Bees Deluxe perform in the Lakes Region. The Boston band calls its music “acid blues for the 21st century”; founder and guitarist Conrad Warre often feels like he’s from a musical Island of Misfit Toys. Informed by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Tom Petty and Herbie Hancock, they offer a heady mélange of sounds that can confound fellow performers, but it’s all good. Friday, May 27, 8 p.m., Tower Hill Tavern, 264 Lakeside Ave., Laconia, facebook.com/beesdeluxe.

• Piano double: Enjoy an evening of Elton John music from Captain Fantastic, the stage name of pianist and Berklee professor Michael Troy. Wearing the oversized glasses favored in Elton’s days of head-to-toe glitter and Dodger Stadium sellouts, Troy’s selections range across the catalog. He’s joined by special guest Lisa Guyer; they’re connected via Troy’s Beloved Few bandmate David Stefanelli, who played with Guyer in Mama Kicks. Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m., Angel City Music Hall, 179 Elm St., Manchester, $15 at eventbrite.com.

• Sunday dub: For close to four decades Jah Spirit has been delivering upbeat reggae music to New England audiences, with a style band leader Ras Michael Wolfe calls Rapso Music. Their motto is, “Together we aspire, together we achieve.” They can also deliver joyful remakes, like the Motown gem “My Girl,” which appeared on their Ceasefire CD a few years back. The group is a regular favorite at this southern New Hampshire watering hole. Sunday, May. 29, 3 p.m., Old School Bar & Grill, 49 Range Road, Windham. See jahspirit.com.

• Shed rock: The official kickoff of the summer concert season has festival favorites The Lumineers joined by CAAMP for an evening of plugged-in folk rock. The Boulder, Colorado, band became ubiquitous in 2012 with its infectious song “Ho Hey.” Their fourth album, Brightside, released last fall, spawned three singles: the title song, “Big Shot” and “A.M. Radio.”

The supporting act’s latest, By and By, came out in 2019. Wednesday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, $60 and up livenation.com.

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Talking Wallflowers with Jakob Dylan McCallum, who plays guitar on this record, worked with her a lot. He mentioned her one day. Butch and I lit up thinking we should Beginning in 1996 with Bringing Down call, and we should ask. It’s very organic to the Horse, The Wallflowers became a do it that way, rather than calling through band in name only, with a singular vision. agents or something.

“There’s really no one lineup that ever made two records,” Jakob Dylan said by phone You worked during a fairly tumultuous from Los Angeles in mid-May. “One per- time in the country. What were you thinkson is actually putting the ideas together, and ing about when you put it together? that’s always been me.”

You can find a way to translate those That tradition continued with last year’s things into an individual perspective without Exit Wounds and a lineup including produc- having to use a lot of words that I don’t think er Butch Walker, session ace Val McCallum really sound good in a song … there are oth(who played on 2002’s Red Letter Days) and er ways to write about how they affect you as singer Shelby Lynne. Led by standout tracks a person, how you see things, rather than hit like the raucous “Dive Bar In My Heart,” the the nail on the head. tender ballad “Darlin’ Hold On” and “Who’s That Man Walking ‘Round My Garden?”

Yes — “Move the River” is a good meta— an homage to Dylan’s guiding light Tom phor, and it’ll endure.

Petty — the new record is a solid addition to Well, yeah, I appreciate that, thank you. a stalwart catalog.

Because that is how I prefer to do those Here’s an edited transcript of Dylan’s things, rather than put buzz words in songs interview with The Hippo.

— thoughts and prayers, and all that. Like, it’s too timely. Songs should be timeless. So, How did the songs on Exit Wounds come that is a song where, yes, I did try to find together? a way to write about current times, [but] if Refining songs is the dirty work, but you you haven’t been paying attention, and you can’t start with nothing. You have to have a live under a rock, I hope you can still like the bunch of ideas sketched out, and then when song without really caring what it’s about. you’re going to be recording, you gather all those ideas up. So, I would not say I wrote What are your memories of Tom Petty? this record all in one sitting. I had collected He was a huge impact on my life, my song ideas a couple of years before that. It career. When I was a teenager, I got to watch takes the motivation, the excitement of get- him from side stage. I visualized forming my ting in a studio to really go to work on them band in that same mold [as] the Heartbreakand make them what you hope they’ll be. ers. I thought that band could do anything, they’re one of the best American rock bands Butch Walker produced — what was that that we’ve had, so I thought that was a good like? starting place…. I found that with youngButch is one of the rare people who can do er artists, he was only complimentary and a little bit of everything, and he does those encouraging, which is not always the case things better than most people in the room [with] some people from the generation [and] he’s a songwriter…. One of the more before me. Maybe perhaps they feel threatimportant assets that I need in the studio ened by the next generation. Which is is somebody who understands and has the ridiculous; if you’ve made your mark, you range to make these songs as strong as they shouldn’t be worried about those things. I could be. Because … a songwriter always always found that Tom wanted the youngthinks their new songs are their best songs, er crowd to come in and be great, he wasn’t which is rarely true. I always work better threatened … and he was encouraging, he with somebody around who does the same understood that, in kind of a patriarchal work that I do to bounce ideas off of. parental tone, with a lot of artists. He wasn’t there to be competitive with you. He was Shelby Lynne was another fantastic ele- encouraged, and he wanted to transfer that ment; you mesh so well together. Do you go music, and he was so moved by younger back? people, he wanted them to be great. There’s No, we don’t … we run in similar circles a different spirit with everybody, and his was [and] she was always on my wish list. Val just very powerful and very strong. It was very positive.

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changed. I don’t know that I’ve changed too much. The record business has really changed; I don’t know if there is one anymore. But that’s OK, things change. They have to, and you find other ways to do your thing, and hopefully make a living. People think that’s a dirty word, but everybody has to work. That’s what I chose to do a long time ago, and it’s treated me very well.

There’s a lot of stuff I don’t remember, you know? It’s been a long time. I see pictures, it doesn’t look familiar, but I was there. It’s a long time for anybody to be doing any one thing, and sometimes I don’t believe that my first record was 30 years ago. That doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. But, you know, the calendar doesn’t lie.

Given your background, it seems inevitable that you’d become a musician….

However, early on you quit to study art in New York. You lasted a semester, then came back. What prompted you to go, and what made you come back?

Well, I generally was interested in the arts, all of it, [and] at that age — 18 or so — it was a good time. You don’t have to be sure.

You don’t really have to make any real big decisions. I’d already been in bands, and I wanted to try art school. Part of me does regret that I didn’t stick it out longer, because there is room [and] time for everything. I may have stayed longer and still been in a band, I don’t know. But there’s also part of me that probably was hoping that I would go and find a real calling that might release me from the reality of myself being in a band and what that might involve, and that’s stupid. But ultimately the desire to play music won out.

Will you do another solo record?

I don’t know; that usually depends on the songs … my mood, where I’m living, how I Over 30 years of performing, what’s feel. … My solo records have a very differchanged for you, and what’s stayed the ent context than The Wallflowers [but] there same? are just no rules. The only rule is you should Well, that’s a broad question. A lot has do whatever you want.

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Gilford Patrick’s 18 Weirs Road 293-0841

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Deerfield The Lazy Lion 4 North Road 463-7374

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Auburn Auburn Pitts: live music, 7 p.m.

Tandy’s Pub & Grille 1 Eagle Square 856-7614

Epping Telly’s 235 Calef Hwy. 679-8225 Epsom Hill Top Pizzeria 1724 Dover Road 736-0027 Exeter Sawbelly Brewing 156 Epping Road 583-5080

Epping Telly’s: Justin Jordan, 7 p.m.

Exeter Sawbelly: Chris Salemme, 5 p.m.

Sea Dog: Tim Parent, 6 p.m.

Goffstown Village Trestle: Old Gold Duo, 6 p.m.

Brookline Alamo: open mic, 4:30 p.m.

Hampton Bogie’s: Matt Luneau & Michael Troy, 7 p.m.

Concord CR’s: Ross McGinnes, 6 p.m.

Area 23: DJ Dicey dance party, 8 Shane’s: Megan Woods, 6 p.m. p.m.

Smuttynose: Mica Peterson Duo, Cheers: Lewis Goodwin, 6 p.m.

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Hermanos: Brian Booth, 6:30 Wally’s: Life of Agony, 8 p.m. p.m.

Whym: music bingo, 6 p.m.

T-Bones: Chris Cavanaugh, 7 p.m.

Derry Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.

Hudson Lynn’s 102: karaoke w/ George Bisson, 8 p.m.

Goffstown Village Trestle 25 Main St. 497-8230

The Goat 20 L St. 601-6928

Luk’s Bar & Grill 142 Lowell Road 889-9900

L Street Tavern 603 17 L St. 967-4777

Lynn’s 102 Tavern 76 Derry Road 943-7832

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Whym Craft Pub 853 Lafayette Road 601-2801

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Crown Tavern 99 Hanover St. 218-3132

Tower Hill Tavern 264 Lakeside Ave. 366-9100

Currier Museum of Art 150 Ash St. 669-6144

CR’s The Restaurant 287 Exeter Road 929-7972

Hudson The Bar 2B Burnham Road

Elm House of Pizza: KOHA, 6 p.m.

Firefly: Ryan Williamson, 6 p.m.

Foundry: Josh Foster, 5 p.m.

Kingston Saddle Up Saloon: karaoke with Fratello’s: Dave Clark Jr., 5:30 p.m.

Murphy’s: Jordan & Clint , 5:30 DJ Jason, 7 p.m. p.m.

Strange Brew: Jam Tomorrow, 8 Laconia Tower Hill: karaoke with Luke p.m.

Skyrocker, 9 p.m.

Mason Marty’s: Charlie Chronopoulos, 6 Londonderry 603 Brewery: Silver Beach, 6 p.m. p.m.

Stumble Inn: Mugsy Duo, 7 p.m.

Meredith Manchester Giuseppe’s: The Sweetbloods, 5:45 Backyard Brewery: Ryan Wil- p.m.

Twin Barns: Justin Cohn, 5 p.m. liamson, 6 p.m.

Cactus Jack’s: Austin McCarthy, 7 p.m.

Merrimack Crown Tavern: Chris O’Neill, 5 Homestead: Sean Coleman, 5:30 p.m. p.m.

Currier: Jessye DeSilva & Alex Calabrese, 5 p.m.

Milford Stonecutters Pub: Blues Therapy, Derryfield: J-Lo, 6 p.m.

8 p.m.

The Bar: live music, 6:30 p.m.

T-Bones: Jae Mannion, 7 p.m.

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Elm House of Pizza 102 Elm St. 232-5522 Firefly 21 Concord St. 935-9740 The Foundry 50 Commercial St. 836-1925 Fratello’s 155 Dow St. 624-2022 The Goat 50 Old Granite St. The Hill Bar & Grille at McIntyre Ski Area 50 Chalet Ct 622-6159 KC’s Rib Shack 837 Second St. 627-RIBS Murphy’s Taproom 494 Elm St. 644-3535 Penuche’s Music Hall 1087 Elm St. 932-2868

Penuches: Kilroy, 9 p.m.

Portsmouth Gas Light: Dana Brearly, 7 p.m.

The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m. Deerfield Press Room: Iceage w/ WIKI, Lazy Lion: live music, 6 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

Derry Fody’s: Kevin Hopkins, 7 p.m.

Rochester Governor’s Inn: Texas Pete, 6 Epping p.m.

Telly’s: Jodee Frawlee, 8 p.m.

Salem Copper Door: Dave Zangril, 7 Exeter Sawbelly: Liz & Pete, 5 p.m. p.m.

Sea Dog: Chad Verbeck, 6 p.m.

Seabrook Backyard Burgers: Jennifer Goffstown Village Trestle: Charlie ChroMitchell, 6 p.m nopoulos, 6 p.m.

Red’s: live music, 7 p.m.

Hampton Strafford Independence Inn: Brad Myrick, Bernie’s: Pop Disaster, 8 p.m.; Mike Forgette, 8 p.m.

6 p.m.

Bogie’s: Redemption, 7 p.m.

CR’s: Clandestine, 6 p.m.

Friday, May 27 The Goat: Alex Anthony, 8 p.m.

Bedford Shane’s: Jake Bartolin, 6 p.m.

Murphy’s: Ralph Allen, 7:30 p.m.

Whym: Lou Antonucci, 6:30 p.m.

Nashua Brookline Fody’s: DJ Rich karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Alamo: Clint LaPointe, 6 p.m.

Hudson Lynn’s 102: karaoke w/ George Bisson, 8 p.m.

You won’t want to miss standup comedy legends Newmarket Concord Steve Sweeney, Johnny Pizzi and Jimmy Cash at Stone Church: Dave Gerard & Tim Area 23: Smokestack Blues Band Kingston Theriault, 7 p.m. & Senie Hunt Project, 8 p.m.

Fulchino Vineyard (187 Pine Hill Road, Hollis; Saddle Up: Frank McDaniel, 8 438-5984, fulchinovineyard.com) on Friday, May p.m.

Music, live and in person 27, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $250.

These listings for live music are compiled from press releases, restaurants’ websites and social media and artists’ websites and social media. Call the venue to check on special rules and reservation instructions. Get your gigs listed by sending information to music@hippopress.com.

Laconia Fratello’s: Paul Warnick, 5:30 p.m.

Tower Hill: The Chase Campbell Band, 6 p.m.; line dancing, 7 p.m.; Bees Deluxe, 8 p.m.

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NITE MUSIC THIS WEEK Salona Bar & Grill 128 Maple St. 624-4020 Shaskeen Pub 909 Elm St. 625-0246 South Side Tavern 1279 S. Willow St. 935-9947 Stark Brewing Co. 500 Commercial St. 625-4444 Strange Brew 88 Market St. 666-4292 Wild Rover 21 Kosciuszko St. 669-7722 Mason Marty’s Driving Range 96 Old Turnpike Road 878-1324

Merrimack Homestead 641 Daniel Webster Hwy. 429-2022 Jade Dragon 515 Daniel Webster Hwy. 424-2280 Milford The Pasta Loft 241 Union Square 672-2270

New Boston Molly’s 35 Mont Vernon Road 487-1362

Rochester Governor’s Inn 78 Wakefield St. 332-0107

Newfields Fire and Spice Bistro 70 Route 108 418-7121

Porter’s Pub 19 Hanson St. 330-1964

Newmarket Stone Church 5 Granite St. 659-7700

Station 101 193 Union Square 249-5416

Northfield Boonedoxz Pub 95 Park St. 717-8267

Stonecutters Pub 63 Union Square 213-5979

Portsmouth The Gas Light 64 Market St. 430-9122

Nashua Fody’s Tavern 9 Clinton St. 577-9015 Liquid Therapy 14 Court St. 402-9391

Meredith Giuseppe’s 312 Daniel Webster Hwy. Millyard Brewery 279-3313 25 E. Otterson St. 722-0104 Twin Barns Brewing 194 Daniel Webster Hwy. Raga 279-0876 138 Main St. 459-8566

The Goat 142 Congress St. 590-4628 Press Room 77 Daniel St. 431-5186 Thirsty Moose Taphouse 21 Congress St. 427-8645

Salem Copper Door 41 S. Broadway 458-2033 Seabrook Backyard Burgers & Wings 5 Provident Way 760-2581

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Giuseppe’s: Bob Kroepel, 5:45 Stone Church: James MontLondonderry gomery, 8 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Jonny Friday Duo, p.m.

Twin Barns: Justin Cohn, 5 p.m.

8 p.m.

Northfield Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, Milford Manchester Pasta Loft: Bush League, 8 p.m. 7 p.m.

Angel City: D-Comp, 9 p.m.

Backyard Brewery: Ryan Wil- Station 101: Jeff Mrozek, 5:30 Penacook p.m. liamson, 6 p.m.

American Legion Post 31: Bonfire: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m. Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O JMitch karaoke, 7 p.m. karaoke, 9 p.m.

Derryfield: Triple Play, 7:30 Portsmouth p.m.; Eric Grant Band, 8 p.m.

Nashua Gas Light: Radio Daze, 7 p.m.; Firefly: Jordan Quinn, 6 p.m.

The Foundry: Matt the Sax, 6 Fody’s: Connor Coburn Band, Austin McCarthy, 9:30 p.m.

10 p.m.

The Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m. p.m.

Fratello’s: Sean Coleman, 6 Millyard Brewery: Brad Aiken Thirsty Moose: Groovin You, 9 and Friends, 6 p.m. p.m. p.m.

Raga: live music, 8 p.m.

The Hill: Dani Sven, 5;30 p.m Rochester Murphy’s: Chuck & Scott Duo, Governor’s Inn: Follicly ChalNew Boston 5 p.m.; The Setback, 9:30 p.m. lenged, 6 p.m.

Molly’s: Chris Perkins, 7 p.m.

Shaskeen: Donaher, 9 p.m.

South Side Tavern: Cox karaSeabrook Newfields oke, 9 p.m.

Chop Shop: LITD, 9 p.m.

Fire and Spice Bistro: Chris Strange Brew: Jake Pardee & Red’s: live music, 7 p.m.

O’Neil, 5:30 p.m.

Friends, 9 p.m.

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Hudson Newmarket Luk’s Bar: live music, 7 p.m.

Stone Church: Redemption, 10 Lynn’s 102 Tavern: Mancini Soul p.m.

Project, 8 p.m.

Barnstead Sun River Campground: Jenni- Kingstown Saddle Up Saloon: Hell on Heels, fer Mitchell, 7:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

Bedford Murphy’s: Jordan & Clint, 6 p.m. Laconia Fratello’s: Gabby Martin, 5:30 p.m.

Bow Chen Yang Li: live music, 7 p.m. Naswa: DJ Terry, 3 p.m.

Tower Hill: Thirty 6 Red, 6 p.m.; line dancing, 7 p.m.; karaoke 9 Brookline p.m.

Alamo: Brian Weeks, 5 p.m.

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Smuttynose: live music, 6 p.m.

New Boston Whym: Sean McCarthy, 6:30 p.m. Molly’s: The Incidentals, 7 p.m.

Concord Area 23: Jam with John Farese, 2 p.m.; Withered on the Vine, 8 p.m.

Concord Craft: live music, 3 p.m.

Hermanos: John Franzosa, 6:30 p.m.

Penuche’s: Senie Hunt, 9 p.m.

Rochester Governor’s Inn: Bad Penny, 7 p.m.

Seabrook Chop Shop: Fast Times, 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 29

Londonderry Alton Bay 603: live music, noon Dockside: Chris O’Neil, 4 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Jonny Friday, 8 p.m.

Manchester Angel City: Captain Fantastic, 8 p.m.; Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, 9 p.m.

Bonfire: Nick Drouin, 7 p.m.

Derryfield: My Other Side, 6 Deerfield p.m.; Off the Record, 8 p.m.

Lazy Lion: live music, 7 p.m.

Firefly: Liz Ridgely, 6 p.m.

Foundry: live music, 6 p.m.

Epping Fratellos: Jodee Frawlee, 6 p.m.

Telly’s: Dave Clark, 8 p.m.

The Goat: Brooks Hubbard, 9 p.m.

Epsom Hill Top Pizza: JMitch karaoke, The Hill: Tim Kierstead, 5:30 p.m.

Murphy’s: Chris Cavanaugh, 5:30 7 p.m. p.m.

Shaskeen: Oddfellows, 9 p.m.

Exeter Sawbelly: O’Neil & Killough, 1 Strange Brew: Ken Clark Organ Trio, 9 p.m. p.m.; Dean Harlem, 5 p.m.

Sea Dog: Rich Amorim, 6 p.m.

Meredith Giuseppe’s: Bob Kroepel, 5:45 p.m.

Goffstown Village Trestle: Joe McDonald, Twin Barns: Andrew Geano, 5 p.m.

6 p.m.

Hampton Bernie’s: Chris Toler, 8 p.m.; 7 Day Weekend, 8 p.m.

Bogie’s: Redemption, 7 p.m.

The Goat: Jonny Friday, 9 p.m.

Great North Ale: Paul Nelson, 4 p.m.

L Street: live music, 6:30 p.m.; karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Pete Peterson, 1p.m.; Mike Mazola, 9 p.m.

Shane’s: Pete Peterson, 6 p.m.

Portsmouth Gas Light: Ralph Allen, 2 p.m.; Sean Coleman, 9 p.m.

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.

Bedford Copper Door: Steve Aubert, 11 a.m.

Murphy’s: Justin Jordan, 4 p.m.

Brookline Alamo: Austin McCarthy, 12:30 p.m.

Concord Cheers: Liz Ridgley, 5 p.m.

Concord Craft Brewing: Senie Hunt, 2 p.m.

Exeter Sawbelly: Wood Wind & Whiskey, 3 p.m.

Goffstown Village Trestle: Jordan Quinn, 3:30 p.m.

Hampton Bernie’s: Zach Deputy, 8 p.m.

Charlie’s Tap House: Paul LussiMerrimack er, 4:30 p.m.

Homestead: Lou Antonucci, 6 p.m.

CR’s: Rico Barr, 4 p.m.

Jade Dragon: Small Town StrandL Street: live music, 6:30 p.m.; ed, 8:30 p.m. karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Matt Luneau, 8:30 Nashua p.m.

Fody’s: live music, 8 p.m.

Shane’s: Lexi Jordan, 6 p.m.

Liquid Therapy: Battle of the Smuttynose: Rob & Jody, 1 p.m.; Batches 2, 7 p.m.

Reggae Night, 5:30 p.m.

Millyard Brewery: Caribbean Wally’s: Stone Temple Posers, Vibes, 4 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Raga: live music, 8 p.m.

Whym: Phil Jacques, 1 p.m.

Man on the Hill Keene native John Stanley Shelley brings his feelgood rock opera Man on the Hill to the Rochester Opera House (31 Wakefield St., Rochester; 3351992, rochesteroperahouse.com) on Friday, May 27, and Saturday, May 28, at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $22.50 plus fees. For maximum laughs, wear a funny hat.

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p.m.; Chris Toler, 7 p.m.

The Goat: David Campbell, 7 p.m.

L Street: karaoke with DJ Jeff, Hudson Portsmouth Manchester Lynn’s 102 Tavern: Better Left, 4 Gas Light: Matt Langley, 2 p.m.; Fratello’s: Phil Jacques, 5:30 p.m. 9 p.m. p.m.

Rhythm Method, 7 p.m.

The Goat: Dave Campbell, 8 p.m. Shane’s: music bingo, 7 p.m.

The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.

Murphy’s: Lewis Goodwin, 5:30 Wally’s: musical bingo, 7 p.m.

Laconia p.m.

Belknap Mill: open mic, 2 p.m.

Salem Salona: music bingo with Jennifer Kingston Saddle Up Saloon: line dancing, Fratello’s: Chris Powers, 5:30 p.m.

Copper Door: Jodee Frawlee, 11 Mitchell, 6 p.m.

7 p.m.

The Looney Bin Bar: Jennifer a.m.

Mitchell, 2 p.m.

Merrimack Naswa: DJ Terry, 3 p.m.

Homestead: Clint Lapointe, 5:30 Laconia Weare Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.

Tower Hill: Jackie Lee, 3 p.m.; DJ Cold Springs: D-Comp, 7:30 p.m. p.m.

Tim karaoke, 8 p.m.

Manchester Nashua Windham Londonderry Old School: Jah Spirit, 3 p.m.

Fody’s: karaoke night, 9:30 p.m. Fratello’s: Casey Roop, 5:30 p.m.

The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Jodee Frawlee Duo, 3 KC’s Rib Shack: Kamryn Richard, p.m.

Portsmouth Monday, May 30 open mic, 7 p.m.

Gas Light: Jodee Frawlee, 7:30 Bedford Murphy’s: Justin Jordan, 5:30 p.m.

Manchester Murphy’s: Pete Peterson, 5:30 p.m. p.m.

The Goat: musical bingo, 7 p.m.; Strange Brew: David Rousseau, 7 Angel City: Str8 Down, 8:30 p.m.; p.m.

Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

The Ozzman Cometh, 9 p.m.

Hudson Wild Rover: Rebecca Turmel, 8 p.m.

Press Room: NNAMDI, 6 p.m.

The Derryfield: Chad LaMarsh, 5 The Bar: karaoke with Phil p.m.

Mason Windham Elm House of Pizza: Ralph Allen, 2 Gilford Marty’s: live music, 6 p.m.

Old School: Whiskey 6, 3 p.m. p.m.

Patrick’s Pub: open mic w/ Paul Firefly: Chuck Alaimo, 11 a.m.

Luff, 6 p.m.

Merrimack Foundry: live music, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, May 31 Homestead: Dave Clark Jr., 5:30 The Goat: Mike Forgette, 10 a.m.

Hampton Bedford Murphy’s: Mike & John, noon; Jae Bernie’s: Pat Dowling, 7 p.m.; MB Murphy’s: Jodee Frawlee, 5:30 p.m. p.m.

Nashua Mannion, 5:30 p.m.

Padfield, 7 p.m.

Fody’s: musical bingo, 8 p.m.

Strange Brew: jam, 7 p.m.

L Street: karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 Concord p.m.

Hermanos: Paul Bourgelais, 6:30 Portsmouth Mason p.m.

The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.

Marty’s: Kan Tu Blues, 3 p.m.

Laconia Tandy’s: open mic night, 8 p.m.

Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.

Seabrook Milford Naswa: Bob Pratte Band, 4 p.m.

Hampton Backyard Burgers & Wings: music Station 101: Steve & Mike, 2:30 p.m.

Bernie’s: Chris Fritz Grice, 7 Henniker Colby Hill: Karen Grenier, 4 p.m.

Northfield Londonderry Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m. Stumble Inn: Lisa Guyer, 7 p.m.

bingo with Jennifer Mitchell, 7 p.m.

Red’s: country night, 7 p.m.

Manchester Derryfield: Chris Lester, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Casey Roop, 5:30 Wednesday, June 1 p.m.

Bedford The Goat: country line dancing, Murphy’s: Jordin Quinn, 5:30 7 p.m.; April Cushman Band, 7 p.m. p.m.

Murphy’s: Jodee Frawlee, 5:30 Brookline p.m.

Alamo: live music, 8 p.m.

Stark Brewing: Cox karaoke, 8 p.m.

Concord Strange Brew: Howard & Mike’s Area 23: open mic, 6 p.m.

Acoustic Jam, 8 p.m.

Hermanos: live music, 6:30 p.m.

Tandy’s: karaoke, 8 p.m.

Meredith Giuseppe’s: Don Bergeron, 5:45 Exeter p.m.

Sawbelly: Qwill, 5 p.m.

Sea Dog: Todd Hearon, 6 p.m.

Merrimack Homestead: Chris Cavanaugh, Hampton 5:30 p.m.

Bernie’s: LuffKid Trio, 7 p.m.; Brooks Hubbard, 7 p.m.

Milford Bogie’s: open mic, 7 p.m.

Milford The Goat: Justin Jordan, 7 p.m.

Station 101: Caylin, open mic L Street: Karaoke with DJ Jeff, 9 night p.m.

Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.

Kingston Saddle Up Saloon: Musical Newmarket Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.

Stone Church: The Double Crossers, 7 p.m.

Laconia Fratello’s: live piano, 5:30 p.m.

Portsmouth Gas Light: Ryan Williamson, Londonderry 7:30 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Rebecca Turmel, 5 The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m. p.m.

The Press Room: Julian Lage, 8 p.m.

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COMEDY THIS WEEK and beyond Venues Chunky’s 707 Huse Road, Manchester; 151 Coliseum Ave., Nashua; 150 Bridge St., Pelham, chunkys.com The Flying Monkey 39 Main St., Plymouth 536-2551, flyingmonkeynh. com Fulchino Vineyard 187 Pine Hill Road, Hollis 438-5984, fulchinovineyard. com Hatbox Theatre Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road, Concord 715-2315, hatboxnh.com Headliners Comedy Club DoubleTree By Hilton, 700 Elm St., Manchester headlinerscomedyclub.com LaBelle Winery 345 Route 101, Amherst 672-9898, labellewinery.com Lakeport Opera House 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506 lakeportopera.com McCue’s Comedy Club at the Roundabout Diner 580 Portsmouth Traffic Circle, Portsmouth mccuescomedyclub.com The Music Hall 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth 436-2400, themusichall.org Rex Theatre 23 Amherst St., Manchester 668-5588, palacetheatre.org Rochester Opera House 31 Wakefield St., Rochester 335-1992, rochesteroperahouse.com Tupelo Music Hall 10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall. com

Events • Steve Sweeney/Johnny Pizzi/Jimmy Cash Fulchino Vineyard, Friday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.

• Chris D Chunky’s Manchester, Saturday, May 28, 8:30 p.m.

• Joe Yannetty Chunky’s Nashua, Saturday, May 28, 8:30 p.m.

• Joe Yannetty Headliners, Saturday, June 4, 8:30 p.m.

• Queen City Improv Hatbox Theatre, Thursday, June 2, 7:30 p.m.

• Todd Oliver & Friends Rochester Opera House, Friday, June 3, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

• Lenny Clarke Rex Theatre, Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m.

• Kathe Farris McCue’s Comedy Club, Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m.

• Comedy Out of the Box Hatbox Theatre, Thursday, June 9, 7:30 p.m.

• Will Noonan & Andrew Della Volpe Rex, Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.

• Erin Maguire McCue’s, Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

• Paul D’Angelo/Dave Russo Lakeport Opera House, Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m.

• R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Headliners, Saturday, June 11, 8:30 p.m.

• Marty Caproni Headliners, Saturday, June 11, 8:30 p.m.

• Tony V and James Dorsey Rex, Friday, June 17, 7:30 p.m.

• Kenny Rogerson Headliners, Saturday, June 18, 8:30 p.m.

• Comedy Out of the Box Hatbox Theatre, Friday, July 1, 7:30 p.m.

• Queen City Improv Hatbox Theatre, Saturday, July 2, 7:30 p.m.

• Best of Boston Comedy Headliners, Saturday, July 2, 8:30 p.m.

• Pat McGann The Music Hall Lounge, Thursday, July 7, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

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• Juston McKinney LaBelle Winery Amherst, Thursday, July 7, 6:30 p.m.

• Tony V/Matt Brown/ Andrew Della Volpe Tupelo, July 9, 8 p.m.

• Jimmy Tingle The Music Hall, Saturday, July 16, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

• Trae Crowder–Liberal Redneck Flying Monkey, Saturday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.

• Cindy Foster Headliners, Saturday, July 23, 8:30 p.m.

• Adam Ray The Music Hall Lounge, Sunday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.

• Queen City Improv Hatbox Theatre, Thursday, Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m.

• R-Rated Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Headliners, Saturday, Aug, 20, 8:30 p.m.

• Comedy Out of the Box Hatbox Theatre, Thursday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.

• Kelly MacFarland Headliners, Saturday, Aug. 27, 8:30 p.m.

• Daniel Tosh Bank of NH Stage, Concord, Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m.

• Howie Mandel Palace Theatre, Sunday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.

• Paula Poundstone Chubb Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.

• Eddie B The Music Hall, Saturday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m.

• Robert Dubac Rex, Friday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.

• Juston McKinney Flying Monkey, Saturday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.

John Cafferty John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band first came to prominence with the soundtrack for Eddie & the Cruisers, which sold three million copies and spawned the top 10 hit “On the Dark Side.”

They’re playing at the Lakeport Opera House (781 Union Ave., Laconia; 519-7506; lakeportopera. com) on Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m., and on Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $45 to $114 plus fees.

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Venues Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com

20 Third St., Dover 343-1899, thestranddover.com Tupelo Music Hall 10 A St., Derry 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com

Bank of NH Stage in Concord The Word Barn 16 S. Main St., Concord 66 Newfields Road, Exeter 225-1111, banknhstage.com Outdoor venue: Fletcher-Murphy 244-0202, thewordbarn.com Park (28 Fayette St. in Concord) Shows • Double Crosses/Green Heron Castle in the Clouds 455 Old Mountain Road, Moulton- Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., Stone Church borough • Mark Erelli/Peter Mulvey/Isa 476-5900 Burke Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m., Word Barn The Community Oven • Joanne Shaw Taylor Wednesday, 845 Lafayette Road, Hampton May 25, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s 601-6311, the communityoven.com • Larry McCray Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s The Flying Monkey • Matt Luneau Thursday, May 26, 6 39 Main St., Plymouth p.m., Community Oven 536-2551, flyingmonkeynh.com • Ali McGuirk Thursday, May 26, 6:30 p.m., Bank of NH Stage, ConFranklin Opera House cord 316 Central St., Franklin • Connor Garvey/Ben Cosgrove 934-1901, franklinoperahouse.org Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m., Word Barn Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom • John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band Thursday, May 26, and 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach Friday, May 27, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport 929-4100, casinoballroom.com Opera House • Howard Randall Friday, May 27, 5 Jewel Music Venue p.m., Park Theatre 61 Canal St., Manchester • Draw The Line (Aerosmith tribute) 819-9336, jewelmusicvenue.com Friday, May 27, 6:30 p.m., LaBelle Winery, Derry Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club • Jake Davis & the Whiskey Stones 135 Congress St., Portsmouth 888-603-JAZZ, jimmysoncongress. and OldHat Stringband Friday, May 27, 7 p.m., The Word Barn com Meadow • Anthony Gerace & the Boston LaBelle Winery Derry Blues All-Stars Friday, May 27, 7:30 14 Route 111, Derry p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club 672-9898, labellewinery.com • James Montgomery Friday, May 27, 8 p.m., Stone Church Lakeport Opera House • Wreckless Child/25c Play/Dam781 Union Ave., Laconia aged Goods Friday, May 27, 8 p.m., 519-7506, lakeportopera.com The Strand • Johnny A Friday, May 27, 8 p.m., The Music Hall Tupelo 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth • The Honey Bees/Eleanor Buck436-2400, themusichall.org land Band Saturday, May 28, 6 p.m., Stone Church Rex Theatre • Man on the Hill Friday, May 27, 23 Amherst St., Manchester and Saturday, May 28, 7 p.m., Roch668-5588, palacetheatre.org ester Opera House • Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio SatStone Church urday, May 28, 7 p.m., & 9:30 p.m.

5 Granite St., Newmarket Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club 659-7700, stonechurchrocks.com • Max Nakoa Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m., Park Theatre The Strand • Emmet Cohen Saturday, May 28,

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7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club • British Invasion 60s Show Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey • Shadows of the 60s: A Celebration of the Stars of Motown Saturday, May 28, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House • Gary Hoey Saturday, May 28. 8 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall • Barnstar! Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m., Word Barn • Ripe Saturday, May 28, 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom • Life’s A Drag Saturday, May 28, 9:30 p.m., Chunky’s Manchester • Redemption Saturday, May 28, 10 p.m., Stone Church • Jim Prendergast & Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Sunday, May 29, 4 p.m., Stone Church • Alex Cuba Sunday, May 29, 6 and 8 p.m., The Music Hall • Darci Lynne Sunday, May 29, 7 p.m., Casino Ballroom • Tierney Sutton Sunday, May 29, 7 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club • Quahogs/Meghan Casey & the Latchkey Kids Wednesday, June 1, 7 p.m., Stone Church • Rick Estrin & the Nightcats Wednesday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club • Lumineers Wednesday, June 1, 7:30 p.m., Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford • Tab Benoit Wednesday, June 1, 8 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall • Dead Letter Office (REM tribute) Thursday, June 2, 6:30 p.m., LaBelle Winery, Derry • Tony Holiday/Barrence Whitfield Thursday, June 2, 7 p.m., Stone Church • Yellowjackets Thursday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club • Lee Brice Thursday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Casino Ballroom • Bosey Joe & Trunk of Funk

Johnny A New England guitar king Johnny A returns to Tupelo (10 A St., Derry; 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m., playing music from his forthcoming album, Driven. Tickets range from $30 to $35, plus fees.

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Thursday, June 2, 7:30 p.m., Bank of NH Stage, Concord • Kane Brown/Walker Hayes/Raelynn Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford • Diaspora Radio in Deep Purple’s Machine Head Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m., Word Barn • Idlewild/SuperFrog Friday, June 3, 6 p.m., Stone Church • Alisa Amador Friday, June 3, 8 p.m., Word Barn • Beechwood & Boomsoss Friday, June 3, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage in Concord • Lit Friday, June 3, 8 p.m., Tupelo • Cold Engines Friday, June 3, 8 p.m., The Music Hall • New England Irish Harp Orchestra Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m., Franklin Opera House • Marble Eyes/Amulus Satuday, June 4, 5 p.m., Stone Church • Lucy Kaplansky Saturday, June 4, 7 p.m., Word Barn • Ash & Eric/Tyler Allgood Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Stone Church • Kashmir (Led Zeppelin tribute) Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey • Gerald Clayton Trio Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and

Blues Club • An Evening with Roomful of Blues Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Rex Theatre • Ringo Starr/Avett Brothers Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m., Bank of NH Pavilion, Gilford • Electric Voodoo Saturday, June 4, 8 p.m., Tupelo • Compaq Big Band Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m., Rex • Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra Sunday, June 5, 3 p.m., The Music Hall • Sans Souci (Jerry Garcia tribute) Sunday, June 5, 5 p.m., Stone Church • The YellowHouse Blues Band Sunday, June 5, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club • Eric Grant Monday, June 7, 5:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds • James Allen Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds • Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown Wednesday, June 8, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s • Zoso (Led Zeppelin tribute) Thursday, June 9, 6:30 p.m., LaBelle Winery, Derry • Andy McKee Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m., Jimmy’s • Sonic Slam (featuring members of Cinderella, LA Guns, and Faster

Trivia

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• Friday trivia at Gibb’s Garage Bar (3612 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, gibbsgaragebar.com) from 8 to 10 p.m.

• Mondays trivia at Crow’s Nest (181 Plaistow Road, Plaistow, 817-6670, crowsnestnh.com) at 8 p.m.

• Monday Trivia at the Tavern at Red’s (530 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, 760-0030, redskitchenandtavern.com), signup at 8:30 p.m., from 9 to 11 p.m. Hosted by DJ Zati.

• Tuesday trivia at Reed’s North (2 E. Main St. in Warner, 4562143, reedsnorth.com) from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Tuesday trivia at Fody’s (187 Rockingham Road, Derry, 4046946, fodystavern.com) at 7 p.m.

• Tuesday trivia at Area 23 (254 N. State St., Concord, 881-9060, thearea23.com) at 7 p.m.

• Tuesday trivia at Lynn’s 102 Tavern (76 Derry Road, Hudson, 943-7832, lynns102.com), at 7 p.m.

• Tuesday Geeks Who Drink trivia at Peddler’s Daughter (48 Main St., Nashua, 821-7535, thepeddlersdaughter.com), from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

• Wednesday trivia at Community Oven (845 Lafayette Road, Hampton, 601-6311, thecommunityoven.com) at 6 p.m.

• Wednesday trivia at Smuttynose (105 Towle Farm Road, Hampton, 436-4026, smuttynose.com) at 6 p.m.

• Wednesday trivia at Main Street Grill and Bar (32 Main St., Pittsfield; 435-0005, mainstreetgrillandbar.com) at 6:30 p.m.

Events • Boy Meets World 21+ trivia night at Chunky’s (707 Huse Road, Manchester, chunkys.com) on Thursday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m.

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Weekly • Thursday Game Time trivia at Mitchell BBQ (50 N. Main St., Rochester, 332-2537, mitchellhillbbq.com) at 6 p.m.

• Thursday trivia at Smuttlabs (47 Washington St., Dover, 343-1782, smuttynose.com) at 6 p.m.

• Thursday trivia at Station 101 (193 Union Square in Milford, 249-5416) at 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday trivia at Great North Aleworks (1050 Holt Ave., Manchester, 858-5789, greatnorthaleworks.com) from 7 to 8 p.m.

• Thursday Game Time trivia at Hart’s Turkey Farm (223 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith, 2796212, hartsturkeyfarm.com) from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

• Thursday trivia Yankee Lanes (216 Maple St., Manchester, 6259656, yankeelanesentertainment. com) at 7 p.m.

• Thursday Kings trivia at Game Changer Sports Bar (4 Orchard View Dr., Londonderry; 216-1396, gamechangersportsbar.com) from 8 to 10 p.m.

• First Thursday of every month trivia at Fody’s (9 Clinton St. in Nashua; fodystavern.com) at 8 p.m.

• Friday Team Trivia at Cheers (17 Depot St., Concord, 228-0180, cheersnh.com) from 8:30 to 9:30

Pussycat) Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m., Tupelo • SUSTO Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m., Word Barn • Bonny Light Horseman Thursday, June 9, 7:30 p.m., The Music Hall • Duochrome Friday, June 10, 6 p.m., Stone Church • Buddy Guy Thursday, June 9, 7:30 p.m., Casino Ballroom • theWorst/Mistaken for Strangers/ The Bumbling Woohas Thursday, June 9, 9 p.m., Stone Church • Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s • Seth Walker Friday, June 10, 7 p.m., Word Barn • Abiotic/Burial in the Sky Friday, June 10, 7 p.m., Jewel • Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Friday, June 10, 7 p.m., Casino Ballroom • Eric Grant Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m., Lakeport Opera House • Heather Maloney Friday, June 10, 8 p.m., The Music Hall • WailOn! (The Highwaymen tribute) Friday, June 10, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House • Jose James Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club • Girls Night The Musical Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

Boy Meets World

• Wednesday trivia at Popovers (11 Brickyard Sq., Epping, 7344724, popoversonthesquare.com) from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

• Wednesday The Greatest Trivia in the World at Revolution Taproom and Grill (61 N. Main St., Rochester, 244-3042, revolutiontaproomandgrill.com/upcoming-events/) at 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday Kings Trivia at KC’s Rib Shack (837 Second St., Manchester, 627-7427, ribshack. net), sponsored by Mi Campo, in Manchester 7 to 9 p.m..

• Wednesday trivia at Millyard Brewery (125 E. Otterson St., Nashua; 722-0104, millyardbrewery.com) at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday Game Time trivia at The Thirsty Moose (21 Congress St., Portsmouth, 427-8645, thirstymoosetaphouse.com) at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday trivia at The Bar (2b Burnham Road, Hudson, 9435250) at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday trivia at Fody’s (9 Clinton St., Nashua, fodystavern. com) at 8 p.m.

• Wednesday World Tavern Trivia at Fody’s Tavern (9 Clinton St. in Nashua, fodystavern.com, 577-9015) at 8 p.m.

35. Duff-sung Guns & Roses song on ‘Use Your Illusion II’ (2,4) 38. Raconteurs “How you gonna do it alone __ __ don’t pick up my 65. Keane ‘Is It __ Wonder?’

66. Ramones “When I start moving, phone?” (4,1) 39. Toby Keith ‘I __ __ Bar’ (4,4) you __ __ blur” (3,1) 44. ‘Serotonin’ __ __ Red (4,2) 46. Peter Gabriel plays them ‘WithDown out Frontiers’ 1. ‘Silent All These Years’ Tori 48. Compensate, as w/wronged 2. Superman inspired Swedes?

3. Death came w/Blood, Sweat & songwriter 49. ‘Lie To Me’ Lang Tears ‘And When __ __’ (1,3) 50. Fall Out Boy ‘Champagne for 4. Tablature is a type of musical this 5. fun. ‘We Are Young’ singer Janelle My Real Friends, Real Pain for My 6. Mutemath song about bookies’ chances?

7. “When she __ she wants somebody else I hope you know that she doesn’t mean you” 8. ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ Cyrus 9. Actress Poots of Roadies 10. Actor/musician Jared 11. Weekend shows may end very this 12. Whose ‘Song’ is was, to Silverchair 14. Say You, __ __ (3,2) 20. ‘Take It Off’ all-girl band 21. ‘05 Fray album ‘__ __ Save A Life’ (3,2) 24. T and Ice 25. Blink-182 ‘What’s My Age Again?’ album ‘__ Of The State’ 50. MJ misspelled lots w/’Wanna Be 26. Dave Matthews “I can’t believe Across that we would __ __ our graves” (3,2) __ __’ (7,8) 1. Like Noel and Liam Gallagher 27. De La Soul ‘__ __ Go’ (3,2) 58.

Welcoming Poe album 5. ‘The New Danger’ rapper Def 8. ‘The Gentlemen Who Fell’ singer/ 59. Kid Rock ‘With __ __-Two’ (1,3) 28. Song and dance, e.g.

30. We Are Defiance ‘It’s Not A Prob60. Rockers Burn __ actress Jovovich lem Unless You Make __ __’ (2,3) 61.

‘03 Stone Temple Pilots song ‘__ 13. Beatles “Love, love __ __, you 31. Singer Lauper __ The Suit That You Wear’ (3,2) know I love you” (2,2) 32. Electric or pipe instrument 62. Henley and Felder 14. Concession stand drink 34. 1/3 ‘Jump Around’ guys, w/House 15. Mayday Parade ‘I Swear This Time 63. “Put __ __ writing” (2,2) Of 64. Klaus of The Scorpions __ __ It’ (1,4) 16. Kool & The Gang ‘Get Down __ __’ (2,2) 17. Taylor of Duran Duran 18. Eric Church misspelled ‘__ Boot Left To Fill’ 19. Debut hit from The Raconteurs (6,2,3,4) 22. Tanya Tucker ‘Oh What It Did __ __’ (2,2) 23. Tito Puente ‘__ Como Va’ 24. ‘My Heart Will Go On’ Dion 27. Warrant power ballad ‘I __ Red’ 29. ‘Chelsea Girl’ singer/model that worked with Velvet Underground Last Week’s Answers: 33. ‘91 ‘Lift Me Up’ Yes album 34. Hole has ‘Doll’ ones lying around 36. ‘90 Black Sabbath album inspired

by Norse war god ● Each row and each column must 37. ‘12 Soundgarden ‘King Animal’ contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) single/opening track (4,4,3,4) without repeating.

40. Giant UK record label ● The numbers within the heavily 41. James Mercer band 42. LA indie pop band digging Henry, Jane & Bridget?

43. Recorded vox 45. Iconic ‘Another Green World’ Brian 46. BB King ‘I’m Gonna Sit In ‘Til You __ __’ (4,2) 47. Astbury of The Cult 49. She is “playing a game” to Jefferson Starship

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__ Friends’ 51. Fender Telecaster (abbr) 52. Raconteurs “Waiting for the darkness now is __ __ can do” (3,1) 53. Money you get when shelved, slang 54. Smiths ‘How __ Is Now?’ 55. Despise, as a band 56. Bon Jovi “Should __ __ a little more?” (1,3) 57. Crüe song about Nikki’s grandmother © 2022 Todd Santos

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Jonesin’ crosswords by matt jones

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“Outside Help” — in with the assist.

Across 1. Goes with the flow?

5. Swing your arms around like Kermit 10. Has no presence 14. Snack that turned 110 in March 15. Grounation Day participant 16. Philistine 17. Altered, before Photoshop, maybe 19. “Knights of Cydonia” band 20. 2000 TV show with a 2021 sequel 21. Suffix for Quebec 22. Barrett of Pink Floyd 24. Greek goddess of night 25. Former German chancellor Kohl

27. “The Handmaid’s Tale” actress Ann 29. Vitamin C, alternately 35. Specialty of Lenny Bruce or Jimmy Carr 38. Compete like gold medalists Momiji Nishiya and Keegan Palmer 39. Name in machine-made frozen drinks 40. Uruguayan currency 42. Commedia dell’___ 43. Gal on screen 45. Switches around the kids’ room?

47. Advice to those not wishing to win completely

49. “How foolish ___!”

50. M&M variety 54. It holds a lot of coffee 56. Scam Tracker agcy.

58. Div. of a fiscal year 59. “It’s ___-win situation” 60. Best Picture winner of 2022 62. Offer that may bring you a lot 65. Weather report stats 66. Fade out, like a light 67. Picture, in old product names 68. Quickly, on memos 69. Throw barbs (at) 70. Chest contents

6. Aberdeen teen 7. Retired tennis star Barty 8. Suffix meaning “residents” 9. “Candle in the Wind 1997” dedicatee, familiarly 10. “Big Blue” company 11. Computer audio installation 12. Overly curious 13. “Jurassic Park” dinosaur, for short 18. The “R” of NASCAR’s RFK Racing 23. Physicians, informally 26. Steal, with “with” 28. Place referenced in the “Black Down Panther” sequel’s title 1. Recent Canadian “Jeopardy!” 30. Signs of the future super-champ Mattea 31. Perez who did a guest voice on 2. Come up “Dora the Explorer” 3. Thin ice, say 32. Bucking horse 4. Show sorrow 33. Put ___ the test 5. Round item in a bag lunch 34. “Disco Duck” DJ Rick

R&R answer from pg 43 of 5/19

35. “___ Little Deeper” (song from “The Princess and the Frog”) 36. “Superfruit” berry 37. Home of Microsoft’s corporate HQ 41. Freeze, in a sci-fi story 44. Archaeological find 46. Febrero preceder 48. Packs again at the checkout 51. Home planet of Queen Amidala 52. Solidarity 53. Commotions 54. Pac-12 team 55. Joeys and other jumpers 57. “___ giorno!” (Italian for “good morning!”)

58. Swab on a stick 61. Snake that bit Cleopatra 63. One-fifth of MMV 64. Part of a Bored Ape collection, e.g. © 2022 Matt Jones

Jonesin’ answer from pg 44 of 5/19

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All quotes are from Sam the Man & Sam liked dogs a lot. But all the dogs he The Chicken Plan, by Frances O’Roark knew on his street were bigger than he was. You’ve got to find the dogs you can Dowell, born May 30, 1964. walk.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Sam did Gemini (May 21 – June 20) He spent all of Friday afternoon and Saturday prac- the math. Two bucks a pop wasn’t twenticing poking holes into eggs and blowing ty bucks a pop, but if he took Mr. Stockfish out the whites and yolks. It took a while to on ten walks, he’d make twenty bucks in no get good at it. He would have gotten bet- time and could pay back his dad. It adds ter faster, but every five minutes his mom up.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) ‘Let me came into the kitchen to complain about the eggs he was using. Listen to other tell you a secret, Sam.’ Mr. Stockfish said. … ‘I’m the one who takes care of Judy. points of view.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Sam Gra- Sure, she cooks and cleans and does the ham wanted a job. Everyone else in his laundry. But I provide the commentary.’

There’s always a give and take. family had a job.

Aries (March 21 – April 19) ‘How Start working and get good at something.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Will and Rashid many chickens are there on our street?’ and Emily Early all wanted to help Sam Mr. Stockfish asked. ‘Six besides Helga,’ and Gavin search the kickball field for Sam said. ‘They’re nice, but their eggs are feathers. You might be looking for feath- boring.’ Maybe to you.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Sam had ers in a kickball field.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) ‘You’re only learned an interesting thing about blue seven,’ Mrs. Kerner said. ‘Seven-year-olds eggs. Everybody wanted to see one. One at don’t know the first thing about chickens.’ a time, no crowding.

‘I know they lay eggs,’ Sam said, holding up one finger. You do know the first thing.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Walking back into the school building, carrying his plastic bag with eight features, Sam realized that practically everyone he knew was an expert on something. A full-featured bag is helpful.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Sam was ready to spend his twenty dollars.

But twenty dollars was too much and not enough. Save up, Sam. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Mr. Stockfish, it turned out, liked chickens much better than he liked people. How are the chickens today?

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) He bet some of his neighbors needed help walking their dogs, and

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For Alexander Leszczynski, 22, of North Redington Beach, Florida, it wasn’t enough to be charged with wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering, the Tampa Bay Times reported. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa claimed Leszczynski might face up to 30 years in prison for allegedly making up charitable entities to receive Payroll Protection Plan loans totaling almost $200,000 and trying to deposit fake checks to the tune of $2.7 million, among other schemes. But wait, there’s more! “When he discovered that the money had been frozen, he attempted to have it released by producing a fabricated pardon purportedly signed by former President Donald Trump,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release. One of Leszczynski’s fake charities was trying to seize control of two properties that belonged to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in prison while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, according to a Daily Beast story from 2021. Leszczynski is being held without bail at the Pinellas County Jail.

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Ayumi can stretch her earlobes up to 4.5 centimeters, or about 1 1/2 inches — enough to, say, wrap them around a selfie stick, a calligraphy brush or the shaft of an umbrella. It’s practically like having another hand. “People always ask me if it’s painful,” she said. “But there’s no pain at all when pulling them or holding an item. The earlobe naturally bounces right back into place straight away.”

inside her home when she was struck by lightning, WTAE-TV reported. At least four other homes in the area were also hit during the storm. “All of a sudden I feel like a shock in my pinkie, and then it goes up my body and out through my leg,” Scaramuzzo said about the strike. Paramedics checked her blood pressure and took an EKG, but, shockingly, she didn’t go to the hospital.

as she tried to evade a traffic stop. Next, she allegedly drove up to 100 mph, hitting another patrol car and a civilian truck, injuring people inside, and motioned to officers that she had a gun. But the real coup de grace came when officers finally caught up to her and she threw a fake snake at them, according to the report.

Laprade was booked and held on $90,000 bond.

News you can use

‘I’ll have a beer’

Bond. High bond.

Students at Johns Hopkins University are putting their expensive education to good use. Whiting School of Engineering students have invented Tastee Tape for their school’s Engineering Design Day, United Press International reported.

The chemical and biomolecular engineering students hope their invention will help themselves and others make their favorite foods less messy by taping burritos, tacos and other dishes closed, keeping the fillings inside. “All its ingredients are safe to consume, are food-grade, and are common food and dietary additives,” said team member Tyler Guarino. They are in the process of obtaining a patent.

Ayumi Takada, 37, of Tokyo, has been Shocking compared to Elastigirl from “The IncredDuring an electrical storm on May 16, ibles” because of her incredibly elastic 15-year-old Giana Scaramuzzo of North earlobes. Oddity Central reports that Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania, was

Olaf Brewing in Finland is launching a new brew to celebrate the country’s likely acceptance to NATO, the Associated Press reported. The “OTAN” lager’s blue label, with its cartoon medieval knight and NATO’s compass symbol, uses a play on the French abbreviation for the multinational organization, OTAN. In Finnish, “Otan olutta” means “I’ll have a beer.”

CEO Petteri Vanttinen said the new lager has “a taste of security, with a hint of freedom.” Finland shares an 830-mile border with Russia, the longest of any European Union member.

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Dawn LaShawn Laprade, 54, REALLY wanted to get away from cops on May 18 in Martin County, Florida, ClickOrlando.com reported. Laprade allegedly intentionally hit a sheriff’s office vehicle

Irvine, California, police were tipped off on May 17 by neighbors to a suspicious vehicle belonging to Yasmine Kambour, 37, and Chris Huynh, 44, of Garden Grove. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 looked innocent enough, but, as NBC4TV reported, it had some unusual features that James Bond might have appreciated.

“The suspect vehicle was something out of a 007 movie,” police posted on Instagram. “Officers discovered a device that would flip the vehicle’s license plate with the push of a button and an elaborate gas siphoning device that transferred fuel directly into the vehicle’s gas tank.” They also found burglary tools, evidence of ID theft and stolen property. The pair were arrested on multiple charges and held for bail. Low bail.

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