Shop Fresh — The Hippo — 07/27/23

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on the cover

10 In this week’s cover story, we check in with area farmers markets.

In the greater Concord/Manchester/ Nashua area, you can find a market most days of the week to get your fresh tomatoes or your tasty baked goods.

Also on the cover Speaking of tasty items at the farmers markets, Donut O’clock (page 25) is selling out of its treats when it goes to the Nashua market. Michael Witthaus looks at an effort to get indie bands on area stages (page 31). And Tuesday, Aug. 1, is National Night Out and several area towns and cities are holding family-fun events where the police and the community can meet and greet (and in some cases, there’s a dunk tank).

InsIde thIs week

news & notes

4 news In brIef

6 Q&A

7 sports

8 QuAlIty of lIfe Index

9 thIs week

the Arts

13 heAlIng wIth Art

14 Arts roundup

InsIde/outsIde

17 gArdenIng guy

Henry Homeyer offers advice on your outdoors.

17 treAsure hunt

There’s gold in your attic.

18 kIddIe pool

Family fun events this weekend.

20 cAr tAlk

Automotive advice.

cAreers

22 on the job

What it’s like to be a...

food

24 weekly specIAls Donut O’clock; The Patio at the Mile Away; In the Kitchen; Weekly Dish; Try This at Home.

pop culture

28 revIews CDs, books and more. Amy Diaz does a Barbieheimer — loves the Barbie, is fine with the Oppenheimer

nIte

31 bAnds, clubs, nIghtlIfe

Nite Roundup, concert & comedy listings and more.

32 MusIc thIs week

Live music at your favorite bars and restaurants.

36 coMedy thIs week

Where to find laughs

38 concerts

Big ticket shows.

38 trIvIA nIghts

Find some friendly competition. odds & ends

39 jonesIn’ crossword

39 ken ken, word roundup

40 rock n’ roll crossword

40 sudoku

41 sIgns of lIfe

41 7 lIttle words

42 news of the weIrd

NEWS & NOTES

2024 governor’s race

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has decided not to seek re-election in 2024, WMUR reported. In a letter to supporters, he explained that after much consideration and discussions with his family, he believes it is the right time for another Republican to lead the state. Following his announcement, the Republican field is already taking shape for the 2024 race in New Hampshire: former New Hampshire Senate President Chuck Morse immediately tweeted his gubernatorial candidacy announcement, saying, “Year in and year out New Hampshire ranks among the best states to live in. It’s not an accident and it’s not luck either. It’s because we elect conservatives who get results. It’s what I did as Senate President and it’s what I’ll do as Governor.” Morse previously lost the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in 2022.

A few days later, former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte announced her candidacy for governor, saying, “Today, I’m announcing our campaign to be the next Governor of New Hampshire. … I love New Hampshire. I was born here, raised here, raised my kids here, and I’m going to die here. What we have here is worth fighting for.” On the Democratic side, Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington and Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig have already declared their campaigns.

Historic house

The Sullivan House in Manchester has been added to the

U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s National Register of Historic Places due to its remarkable architectural integrity and its significance as a rare example of a “Little House” architectural design. According to a press release, the Little House series was a unique collaboration between the magazine House and Garden and the department store W. and J. Sloane, aiming to offer affordable homes with room for expansion to young couples. The Colonial Revival-style Sullivan House, built in 1932 and 1933, showcases modernist decor elements inside while still retaining its original floor plan and finishes. It remains in the possession of the Sullivan family and stands as one of only six known Little Houses of this style. Listing on the National Register facilitates preservation efforts and provides potential benefits to property owners, such as qualifying for federal tax provisions and grants.

Road work

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) began full span overhead sign foundation construction on Rockingham Park Boulevard in Salem on July 24 that will continue for seven weeks on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting, according to a press release. During this period, daytime lane closures will be in effect. To ensure safety, arrow boards and traffic control devices will be used to guide motorists through the construction zone, and drivers are advised to be cautious and follow all posted signs. Those

traveling in the area are encouraged to sign up for real-time construction and traffic updates via text or email from newengland511.org. The construction is part of the $1.1 million Full Span Overhead Traffic Sign replacement project on Rockingham Park Boulevard in Salem, with an expected completion date of Sept. 8, 2023.

Lake preservation

Steve Wingate, a resident of the Lakes Region, has been honored with the 2023 John F. Morten Memorial Award for Exemplary Lake Stewardship by NH LAKES. According to a press release, Wingate has actively served in various local, regional and statewide organizations and projects dedicated to conserving New Hampshire’s lakes, wetlands and forests and educating lake residents about environmental care. The award was presented on July 15 at the Winter Harbor Way Association Meeting. The John F. Morten Memorial Award was established in 2002 to honor individuals who generously

Manchester City Library (405 Pine St.) offers free lunches for children and teens age 18 and under through a pilot project by New Hampshire Hunger Solutions, running until Aug. 17. Meals are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 12:30 p.m., according to a press release. Children must be present, and supplies are limited. Visit nhhungersolutions.org.

The State of New Hampshire will conduct an information session on Monday, July 31, to update the public on the progress of constructing a new 24-bed forensic psychiatric hospital. According to a press release, this facility, which is to be built adjacent to New Hampshire Hospital in concord, aims to provide skilled psychiatric treatment in a secure and therapeutic environment for forensic patients. The session will take place virtually on Zoom at 6 p.m., and attendees can ask questions and share comments. Details can be found at dhhs. nh.gov/about-dhhs/locations-facilities/new-hampshire-hospital/proposed-forensic-hospital-information.

The NH Division of Parks and Recreation, along with Hampton Beach State Park lifeguards, will host Water Safety Day at hampton beach State Park on Thursday, July 27. According to a press release, the event aims to raise awareness about water safety at New Hampshire State Parks and oceanfront beaches, lakes and rivers. It will feature rescue demonstrations, interactive discussions and an environmental component. The focus will be on water safety around Seacoast beaches, given the 207 ocean rescues already made this season by NH State Beach Patrol Ocean lifeguards. Visit usla.org/page/safety-tips.

contribute their time, talent and resources to protect New Hampshire’s lakes and ponds. NH LAKES is a statewide nonprofit organization focused on preserving and restoring the health of New Hampshire’s lakes.

New hire

HealthForce NH and its backbone entity, Foundation for Healthy Communities, have named Kate Luczko as their new Senior Director, according to a press release. With exten-

sive experience in economic and workforce development, Luczko’s previous role as the founding President & CEO of Stay Work Play New Hampshire focused on young workforce recruitment and retention. In her statewide leadership position, she will collaborate with various stakeholders, including employers, policymakers and underserved populations, to address health care workforce challenges and raise awareness for HealthForce NH strategies.

Steve Wingate accepts the 2023 John F. Morten Memorial Award for Exemplary Lake Stewardship by NH LAKES. Courtesy photo.

Welcome Home

Van chef

Local author talks about big flavors in small spaces

Delve into the world of practical cooking with M. Allyson Szabo, New Hampshire author of Cook Small, Live Large!. Szabo talked about how she crafted unique recipes catered to those embracing van life and small living spaces, and how her cookbook offers a diverse range of ideas for cooking in limited kitchen setups. Visit mallysonszabo.com and find the book on Amazon.

What is the idea behind Cook Small, Live Large!, and who are these recipes for?

Cook Small, Live Large! is a compendium of recipes for one or two people. It was originally designed for people who are doing van life, living in their vans or tiny homes, traveling or living on land, that sort of thing. People who are doing van life run into problems that the rest of us don’t. They can be driving through what they call a “food desert,” where there aren’t any big box stores to buy things. So there are a lot of recipes in the book for people who are either new to cooking or stuck in a place like that for a few days, which show how to make relatively healthy food using canned goods from Dollar General and what you can get from the frozen food section at Aldi. … It also works well for people who are backpacking and doing small cooking. … I have a friend whose twins are going to college this year and are living in dorms with small kitchenettes. The recipes in the book are great for them since they’re made for small portions and don’t leave a lot of leftovers.

What inspired you to write this type of cookbook?

I have a friend, Justin Hughes, who is also known as Smokey Da Van, who started doing van life. I had never even heard of it. … He works remotely, and he was living in his van with his cat purposefully, not because they were homeless, but just because that’s what they decided they wanted to do. He’s had so many adventures, but he had no idea how to cook. So I started teaching him through email. After a couple of months, he said, ‘You need to make a book out of this.’

How did you develop these recipes?

I took recipes that I use on a regular basis or that I like, and I miniaturized them. … It was a learning curve for me since I’m used to cooking for a lot of people, so learning to cook small was a challenge at first. Miniaturizing a recipe is not as simple as dividing it into portions. You have to work with

ratios and find the right balance for small portions. It involved some trial and error and making the recipes over and over to get it right. The initial learning curve was tough, but once I got there, it became easier.

What cooking utensils and equipment are needed for preparing these recipes?

I recommend a cooking surface like a butane stove, especially for van life, as butane can be used indoors with proper ventilation. There are also setups in vans that allow the use of a [slow cooker]. A Dutch oven is also recommended since it can be used on a camp stove or in a fire. Having a few essential pots and pans allows you to cook anything from the book.

Do you have a favorite recipe?

One of my favorites is the one-pot Thanksgiving dinner that I created for Justin. He was in Arizona, and it was Thanksgiving. I told him to preheat his big cast iron pot and put a turkey leg in one piece of tinfoil, pre-made stuffing in another, and some corn with a pat of butter in a third. We designed this one-pot Thanksgiving dinner that covered all the basics, made for one person, and it turned out beautifully. Working with tin foil is something that you can do a lot, and it makes cooking and cleaning easier in a small space, whether that’s a dorm or a tiny home or when you’re camping.

What do you want readers to take away from the recipes and ideas in Cook Small, Live Large!?

First and foremost, I want people to know that they can eat healthy while cooking small. You don’t have to buy large quantities of ingredients to eat healthily. I encourage people to utilize farmers markets and farm stalls for fresh and inexpensive food. The book is for anybody who wants to cook small, whether they’re doing van life, backpacking or just cooking for one or two people. It offers a variety of recipes and flavors to enjoy. —

Angie Sykeny

M. Allyson Szabo. Courtesy photo.

Pats camp open for business

The Big Story: Amid unending talk about Bill Belichick’s job security, the Patriots got back to work on Wednesday in what is a big year for many, including the coach and his hand-picked QB. They begin camp without much fanfare nationally, where almost everyone is picking them for last in the AFC East. And after trading for Aaron Rodgers, New Yawkas are sensing blood in the water after having it shoved down their throats since Belichick resigned as HC of the NYJ’s over 20 years ago. So buckle up, because it should be interesting, if not as enjoyable as it was in these parts for so long.

Football 101: Name the two men who hold the NFL record for most losses by a head coach at 165.

News Item – 3 Biggest Patriots Question Marks: You would think they’d have addressed the first two in free agency and the draft, but incredibly, by going defense with their three draft picks they didn’t. This leaves the focus on the offense.

The Receivers: They were below average last year and besides a slight upgrade in JuJu Smith-Schuster over the departed Jakobi Meyers the GM didn’t give Mac Jones much new help, though putting all out of their misery by sending mistake-prone Jonnu Smith elsewhere was addition by subtraction.

The O-Line: The big question is, was Trent Brown hurt, out of shape or deep into the back nine? Because he was a procedure penalty or sack give-up waiting to happen. Determining his status is a major key, because the protection for Jones last year was uneven at best and terrible at worst.

Mac Jones: The Pats need to find out if 2022 was just a bad year brought on by a combination of factors, not the least of which was having an inexperienced and completely over his head offensive coordinator in charge of his development, or if he’s just not good enough to build around. I think it was the former, but only time will tell, making this the make-or-break year for Mac.

Numbers:

2 – times the Patriots will wear their Pat the Patriot throwback uniforms in 2023. They’ll do it against old-time AFL day foes Miami in Week 2 and in Week 13 vs. the Chargers.

12 – teams scoring in double digits Tuesday night, which was the first time that has happened since 1994, with the highlight being the Cubs’ 16-13 over Atlanta.

Injured List: Trevor Story – There appeared to be no setbacks in his rehab weekend in AA Portland. He played shortstop three times while going 2-8 with a homer and 3 RBI.

Of the Week Awards:

Who’s Hot: Triston Casas – The batting average of the Sox rookie continued to climb. After an 8 for 17 week he’s hitting .348 in July. That’s taken the average to .247 after being .131 on May 1.

Hippo Jinx – Right after I lauded the recent performance of Sox rookie hurler Brayan Bello, he got lit up by the lowly A’s for six runs in four innings before the column even came out.

In Case You Missed It – The Stolen Base: Thanks to the pitch clock and other new rules, the stolen base is back. After eight years without anyone stealing 50+, at least two players are going to 50, including Braves star Ronald Acuna, who with 45 is on pace to swipe 80 and he could be joined by four more.

Football 101 Answer: The late Dan Reeves (190 wins) and longtime Oilers/ Titans coach Jeff Fisher (176 wins) hold the record for most losses by an NFL coach at 165.

Final Thought – Prediction: While an avalanche of media types can’t talk about anything else, count me as one who doesn’t buy that Coach B is on a category 4 hot seat. The detractors are broken into two camps:

(1) national media, many of whom are speculating without any real evidence and looking for payback on the cantankerous Coach B, and (2) the local gaggle all hitting on the same follow-the-leader conspiracy theories. Now the latter are closer to things than me, but I’m better at logic and reading people. And the reason I don’t think he’s in real trouble (outside of a two-win season) is the needy owner’s unending desire to sit at the cool kids’ table. Like his forays to hang with 20-something rappers at star-studded parties in the Hamptons each summer. Or showing up at the Academy Awards despite not being in the movie business. So while everyone wants another Super Bowl, with six his dynasty already has two more than anyone else in one run. Thus a bigger prize (besides him getting in the Hall of Fame) is him being able to bask in the glow of the coach he picked becoming the winningest coach in NFL history.

So no matter what, Belichick the coach stays because Bob Kraft doesn’t want to see Coach B pass Don Shula while on the sideline for someone else. Simple as that.

Email Dave Long at dlong@hippopress. com.

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qua L i T y O f L if E i N d E x

Plastic habit

According to a study by personal-finance website WalletHub, New Hampshire ranks 4th among the states with the highest credit card debts. The median credit card balance in New Hampshire is $2,793, and the cost of interest until payoff is $355, with the expected timeframe to pay off the median credit card balance at 14 months and 13 days. The study used data from TransUnion, the Federal Reserve, the U.S. Census Bureau, and WalletHub’s proprietary credit card payoff calculator to determine the cost and time required to repay the median credit card balance in each state. The analysis included credit cards with a balance and excluded store cards. The calculation assumed consumers would pay an average 20.92 percent interest rate, based on the APR paid by existing cardholders.

QOL score: -1

Comment: Interesting considering New Hampshire’s per capita income is on the higher end at $41,241, ranking the 8th highest, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Kids catching up

Recent assessment results in New Hampshire indicate positive academic gains among students, marking a slow upward recovery trend for two consecutive years. According to a press release, preliminary performance scores from the spring 2023 assessment show modest improvements in math and reading across various grade levels, except for 11th-grade SAT scores. Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut expressed delight in the signs of academic progress, which defy national trends. “This newest data from New Hampshire contradicts some nationwide data showing that academic recovery has stalled and reflects the hard work of our school leaders, teachers, students and families, that everyone needs to work together to close learning gaps,” he said in the release. While student performance advanced from 2022 to 2023, student growth percentiles also improved in every grade level and subject area, indicating accelerated learning rates compared to 2019.

QOL score: +1

Comment: The iPlatform system will release individual school and district data for both the NHSAS and SAT results in the fall. Parents had previously been given access to their child’s scores.

Go, team!

The University of New Hampshire swimming and diving team has been awarded CSCAA Scholar All-America honors for the Spring 2023 semester. According to a press release, they achieved a program-best 3.68 team GPA, surpassing their previous record of 3.67 from the previous semester. Additionally, senior captain Madison Linstedt won the America East Women’s Swimming and Diving Scholar Athlete of the Year award, making it the 11th time a Wildcat has received this honor. Several other team members also earned academic accolades.

QOL score: +1

Comment: The University of New Hampshire swimming and diving team also achieved their fourth consecutive America East Championship and secured their 11th overall title in the league’s history during the past seasons, marking the first time in the program’s existence that UNH has won four championships in a row.

QOL score: 80

Net change: +1

QOL this week: 81

What’s affecting your Quality of Life here in New Hampshire?

Let us know at news@hippopress.com.

This Week

Saturday, July 29

Browse sales of books and whatnots, enjoy a frappe bar and sausage grinders, participate in (or just cheer on) a 5K road race and watch an 11 a.m. performance by Mr. Aaron (pictured) at the Canterbury Fair today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at locations in

Thursday, July 27

The New Hampshire Fisher Cats celebrate that classic Manchester food item, the chicken tender, at tonight’s game at 7:05 p.m. versus the Hartford Yard Goats. There will be Atlas Fireworks after the game. The run of games continues at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in downtown Manchester (7:05 p.m. on Friday and Saturday — Saturday will also feature post-game fireworks) through Sunday, July 30, when

Canterbury Center. The day will also feature live animal encounters and other activities for kids, Canterbury Historical Society exhibits, artisan demonstrations, a full schedule of live music and a wide variety of eats including a chicken barbecue. See canterburyfair.com.

game time is 1:35 p.m. and the first 1,000 attendees will receive a Fisher Cats flag. See milb.com/ new-hampshire.

friday, July 28

The Nashua Silver Knights also have a game this week — tonight at 6 p.m. they will face off against the Westfield Starfires with post-game fireworks. See nashuasilverknights.com.

Big EvEnts

friday, July 28

July 27 and BEyond Save the date!

Ro Gavin Collaborative Theatre kicks off the final weekend of its production Big Fish at the Hatbox Theatre (Steeplegate Mall, 270 Loudon Road in Concord; hatboxnh.com) with shows tonight at 7:30 p.m.; tomorrow, Saturday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 30, at 2 p.m. Find more theatrical productions in the Arts section, which starts on page 13.

friday, July 28

Catch comedians Will Noonan and Andrew Della Vope tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.org). Tickets cost $25. Find more laughs in the Comedy This Week listings on page 36.

Tuesday, aug. 1

Author Richard Russo will discuss his new book Somebody’s Fool tonight

at 7 p.m. at the Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St. in Concord; ccanh. com). Tickets cost $39 for one admission, $49 for two admissions and include a book. Find more book listings on page 29.

Thursday, aug. 10

The Manchester International Film Festival returns for its second year on Thursday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St. in Manchester; palacetheatre.org, 668-5588) and the Rex Theatre (23 Amherst St. in Manchester). The festival kicks off with Animation Night at 6 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Rex with screenings of animated shorts, an animated student film, a feature film, a Q&A with filmmakers and a presentation of an “Emerging New Hampshire Animator” award, according to the Palace’s website. Friday, Aug. 11, is New England Night and Comedy Night with a screening of the short Nuclear! (see the trailer at gonfalonpictures. com/nuclear), a post-film Q&A, a feature film billed as a “Manchester premiere,” a Q&A with filmmakers and the presentation of “Best New England Short Film” award, the website said. At the Rex, the Saturday, Aug. 12, line up will include a Cartoon Festival with Cereal, short films, a feature presentation and an audience choice film, the website said. Tickets cost $20 ($10 for students) to each day. Call the box office for more ticket info.

At the Palace Theatre on Aug. 12, catch actor and comedian Kevin Pollack at 7:30 p.m. for “An Evening with Kevin Pollack.” Tickets to this event cost $59 to $79 (VIP tickets include a 6:45 p.m. meet and greet) and include a weekend pass to the rest of the festival.

Fresh Shop

ChECkING IN wITh FARmERS mARkETS

By Delaney Beaudoin food@hippopress.com

There are few traditions upheld in the modern day that truly run back to the roots of civilization. The rise of technology in just the past few decades has virtually transformed life past a point of recognition for generations past. But one cornerstone of community has remained throughout: the farmers market.

Being one of the few business models that not only survived the pandemic, but thrived, farmers markets were one of the few opportunities to venture out of the house during lockdown. Taking place outside, with limited required contact, New Hampshire farmers markets saw a record high number of attendees and vendors.

According to Richard Stadnick, president of the Bedford Farmers’ Market and owner of Pup’s Cider Co. of the Houndstooth Brewing Co., “When Covid came along, everybody’s sales went through the roof. Farmers markets are viewed as a great way of getting outdoors and supporting local merchants, etc. Everybody’s numbers just skyrocketed. … A lot of people were home and they were looking for side gigs and they were looking for other ways to make money. Lots of vendors came into the market and we probably had more vendors than we had markets to sustain them.”

Although the transition to comply with Covid guidelines wasn’t completely seamless, Stadnick explained that the changes to the overall function of most markets were minimal. Indoor markets were hit the

hardest, either having to relocate to an outdoor location or shutting down. Markets which had typically operated outdoors simply implemented masks and social distancing policies. One noticeable change was in the procedures surrounding payment. As contact-free became the norm, more vendors utilized technology for payment, beginning to accept Venmo or card, instead of cash. Stadnick noted, however, that about half of vendors still continue to accept cash only,

“The credit cards were accelerated a little bit by Covid, but not dramatically, I think no more so than the societal in, as younger consumers have entered the market, they’re less likely to carry cash,” he said.

Now three years after summer 2020 Covid-19, according to Wayne Hall, the president of the Concord Farmers’ Market, interest in the markets has sustained.

“There was definitely an increase in business, but we really didn’t see much of a slowdown…. The more interest gathered, the more people come, and it’s just kind of a snowball effect, which is a wonderful thing,” Hall said.

Tom Mitchell, owner of Ledge Top Farm in Wilton, founded the Milford Farmers’ Market alongside Tim O’Connell back in 1978 and has been selling at farmers markets ever since. Mitchell noted that the change in attendance numbers didn’t so much seem to be due to Covid.

“I mean, I’m not so sure really if it is significant in my particular case as to whether or not Covid made a big difference. The sales were still pretty good.

They’re actually less now. There may be totally different reasons and so on. I don’t know, maybe there’s more competition and people are getting tired of farmers markets. I think one of the things that hurts farmers markets is there’s so many of them, almost every town has a farmers market,” Mitchell said.

Stadnick pointed out the different experiences among the markets.

“In some cases, they [attendance numbers] declined after Covid waned. But in other cases they didn’t. We had established a new set of customers and people wanted to come out and support. They discovered this was a great venue. Instead of just going to Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods or something, they could get great produce and great products at the farmers market. So there’s not a consistent pattern,” he said.

Stadnick mentioned another interesting shift in the market schedules, not necessarily attributed to Covid, but rather to the changing landscape of producers and the desires of consumers.

“In some cases, in many cases, they’re doing some greenhouse gardening as well. So they’re getting an earlier start. They

can offer cherry tomatoes at the end of May. They’ll offer full-size tomatoes by the middle to the latter part of June. You end up seeing that they’ve got produce available earlier. So the markets are shifting. Even the outdoor markets are starting to shift into May,” he said.

Although sickness may not be the daily barrier it once was, a new stressor has taken its place now — rising prices. How have farmers markets fitted into the budget of New Hampshire locals conscious of pricing?

“If you’re in a financial bind, stretching your food dollar as far as you can, the farmers market isn’t necessarily a good place to do that,” Stadnick said. “Strawberries are a great example. Strawberry season is just now over. A few weeks ago, typical prices for a quart of strawberries at the farmers markets was about $10. Now, you can go to Shaw’s or Market Basket and get those same strawberries for about $4. It’s not the same strawberries, they’re not locally grown or they’ve got a lot of food miles on them and everything else…. Farming is not a particularly cost-effective venture. It’s a labor of love as much as anything else.”

Bedford Farmers Market. Above and opposite photos courtesy of Cherilyn Bukofske.

They are looking for a reasonable price but they want the quality, the freshness. The value to them is being able to say, ‘Hey, how did you grow those tomatoes?’

Wayne Hall

Mitchell, who has been selling at markets for 45 years, noted that the prices have always been reflective of the amount of work that goes into local farming.

“We’ve tried to keep our prices fairly consistent over the years. I have increased a few of them here and there, and if we have a new product we price it a little higher. But farmers markets aren’t necessarily, in my estimation, places to go for a real bargain…. We’re all about quality and we try to give people the best possible quality that we can have. But we have to keep the price point high enough that we can actually keep the whole farm going,” he said.

For Hall, the farmers market is a place for shoppers to invest in the quality and freshness of their food.

“They are looking for a reasonable price but they want the quality, the freshness. The value to them is being able to say, ‘Hey, how did you grow those tomatoes?’” Hall said.

Even more, to Hall, the value of the market lies beyond just your weekly grocery shop. It is a place to directly invest in your local community.

“All your markets are going to be fantastic. You’re going to get some of the best products, you’re going to get local, you’re going to get fresh. It’s a good reason to get out. It’s a good event to socialize with your townspeople,” he said.

“I think the interest actually started before Covid. People definitely want to know where their food is coming from and they want to meet the farmers. They’re looking for a small, more personal touch to their farms…. The reason most of the farmers come to market is because of the patrons, because we enjoy engaging with the people,” Hall continued. “I was very proud to hear that it seemed to be the place to be on Saturday morning — at the farmers market,” he said.

find a farmers market

Here are some of the area markets. If you know of a great local farmers market not listed here, let us know at food@hippopress.com

Tuesday

• Bedford Farmers Market at Murphy’s Taproom, 323 Route 101, Bedford, on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. through Oct. 17. Market features flowers, maple, conventional produce, fish, jams, wine, fruits, baked goods, eggs, jellies, specialty foods, etc. See bedfordnhfarmersmarket.org.

Wednesday

• Canterbury Community Farmers Market at 9 Center Road on Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. through September, rain or shine. Find vendors selling fresh produce, eggs, baked goods, cheese, milk, maple products, potted plants, meats, seafood, jams, cut flowers, herbs, crafts, etc. See canterburyfarmersmarket.com.

• Derry Homegrown Farm & Artisan Market next to Derry Feed and Supply at 1 West Broadway, Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. through September. Choose from fresh produce, flowers/plants, dairy, maple, baked goods, meat, wine, ice cream, gluten-free items, jams/jellies, body care products, crafts. Events include live music and art demonstrations. See derryhomegrown.org.

• Kingston Seacoast Growers Association Across from the Kingston fire station at the intersection of Church and Main streets on Wednesdays from 2:15 to 6 p.m, through October, rain or shine. Enjoy baked goods, meat, eggs, fresh vegetables, fruits, plants, flowers. See SeacoastGrowers.org.

• Lee Cooperative Farmers Market at the Little River Park on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. through September. Shop vegetables, fruits, bakery, lamb, pork, beef, elk, flowers, cheese, honey, syrup, cano-

la oil, plants, crafts, soaps, fudge, music, scone overs in many flavors, sunflower oil, corn, berries, variety of breads, muffins, and pies. Find them on Facebook.

Thursday

• Loudon Farmers’ Market at 7039 School St. on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. through October. Vendors supply vegetables, fruits, flowers/plants, dairy, maple, meat, fish, prepared foods, baked goods, and crafts. Markets will feature live music. See facebook.com/ loudonfarmersmarketnh.

friday

• Francestown Community Market in the Francestown Horse Sheds at the Town Hall. Fridays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. through the end of October, rain or shine. Vendors supply vegetables, fruits, flowers/plants, dairy, maple, meat, prepared foods, baked goods, crafts, mustard, sauces, cider, beer, jams/jellies and honey. See facebook.com/ francestowncommunitymarket.

Saturday

• Candia Farmers Market at the Smyth Library Grounds (55 High St.) on the third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon through October. All farmers and artisans bring fresh quality produce, value-added farm products, and crafts to market. See candiafarmersmarket.org.

• Concord Farmers Market on Capitol Street on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon through the end of October. Vendors include a regular rotation of fresh produce, flowers/plants, baked goods, maple, wines, beers, meat, dairy, fish, agricultural crafts, etc. See concordfarmersmarket.com.

• Contoocook Farmers Market at the Contoocook gazebo on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through the end of October, rain

or shine. Shop fresh produce, eggs, flowers/ plants, dairy, maple, baked goods, meats, herbs, weekly entertainment, etc. See facebook.com/ContoocookFarmersMarket.

• Milford Farmers Market at 300 Elm St. on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 14. Shop fresh produce, flowers/plants, maple, baked goods, meat, fish, wool, guest chefs, weekly entertainment, etc. See milfordnhfarmersmarket.com.

• New Boston Farmers Market on the corner of Route 13, 7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of October. Enjoy organic produce, fruits, flowers/plants, soaps, honey, teas, bakery goods, maple, chocolate, barbecue, eggs, wool products and local artisans, plus musicians, demonstrations and education. See facebook.com/ NewBostonFarmersMarket.

• Warner Area Farmers Market on the Warner Town Hall Lawn on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of October. Find vegetables, baked goods, art and more. See warnerfarmersmarket.org.

Sunday

• Nashua Farmers Market (Main Street Bridge Farmers Market) on the Nashua Public Library Lot, 6 Hartshorn Ave. on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 22. Find fresh produce, meat, eggs, plants, pastries, artisan breads, honey, maple syrup, candy, ice cream, soap and crafts from a variety of vendors. See downtownnashua.org/nashuafarmersmarket.

• Salem Farmers Market at The Mall at Rockingham Park (77 Rockingham Park Blvd.) between Dick’s Sporting goods and Cinemark on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year. This year-round market features fresh produce, flowers/plants, dairy, maple, baked goods, meat, crafts, and live entertainment. See salemnhfarmersmarket.org.

Concord Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of Nancy Flowers-Mangs.

Erasing stigma

Currier Museum of Art opens the conversation on substance use disorder with Art of Hope

By Mya Blanchard mblanchard@hippopress.com

In January 2018, Currier Museum of Art in Manchester started Art of Hope, a support group for people with loved ones who have, or had, substance use disorder.

“This was really our response to what we can do in light of the opioid epidemic here in Manchester and our whole local area,” said Corie Lyford, who organizes the program. “[It] is intended as a wellness and respite program for people who … have family and loved ones [with] substance use disorder.”

Art of Hope is held on select Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. when the museum is closed, to offer a level of privacy, and is free and open to the public. Doors open 45 minutes before the program begins for people to spend time in the galleries and for a late dinner.

After an introduction to the night’s theme, which include topics like love, hope, grief and self-care, the evening

art of Hope

When: Select Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m.; upcoming dates are July 31 and Aug. 21

Where: Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St., Manchester) Visit: currier.org

art Events

• UNCOMMON ART ON THE COMMONGoffstown Main Street’s 15th Annual Uncommon Art on the Common is Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This art festival will feature the works of more than 45 area artists and artisans displayed in booths along Main Street, according to a press release. The event will include the return of Uncommon Bling (gather beads and handcrafted items at participating booths to be strung on a necklace), an art raffle, a kids’ craft tent and more, the release said. See goffstownuncommonarts.org.

• CRAFTSMEN’S FAIR, an annual nine-day outdoor craft fair hosted by the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, returns to Mount Sunapee Resort (1398 Route 103, Newbury) from Saturday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 13. There will be hundreds of craftspeople with vendor booths, plus special craft exhibitions, demonstrations, hands-on

begins with time in the galleries to enjoy art and engage in conversation centering around the theme. The group, which tends to average between 12 and 20 people in size, then gathers in one of the studio spaces for the peer support group led by parent mentors.

“[The parent mentors] might immediately talk about personal experiences they’ve had, they might talk about helpful resources that they’ve found for the group, or they might start by opening it up and just asking the group, ‘What do you think about that?’ [or] ‘What do you all have to say about this topic?’” Lyford said. “It’s really led by the participants. Everyone is encouraged to share, although no one has to.”

One parent mentor who has found it helpful and rewarding to share her experience is Patricia Perkins, whose son is now seven years opiate-free and recently married after a five-year battle with substance use disorder. His struggle began after losing both his father and grandfather within seven months of each other when he was 17.

“I have a son who’s a productive part of society and no longer looks to substances to temporarily solve his problems, but it was years of waiting by the phone [for someone] to say he didn’t make it, or trying to put all your things away so he

workshops and more. Call 2243375 or visit nhcrafts.org.

• MANCHESTER ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR The 2nd annual Manchester Arts & Crafts Fair will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Manchester, according to a press release. The event will feature more than 30 booths, food trucks, the Manchester City Library Bookmobile and an interactive art wall for kids run by Unchartered Tutoring, the release said. See manchesterartsandcraftsfair.com.

Exhibits

• (IR)REVERENT Two Villages Art Society (846 Main St. in Contoocook; twovillagesart.org) will feature the work of Andrew Heath, a Concord-based artist focused on printmaking, photography, sculpture and found media, in an exhibit called “(Ir)Reverent,” which will run through Saturday, July 29, according to a press release. The Two Villages Art Society gallery

is open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.

• “IN SOMNIS VERITAS — IN DREAMS IS TRUTH ”

The Seacoast Artist Association (130 Water St. in Exeter; seacoastartist.org) will feature a “Body of Work” show that focus on a single artist, Windham artist Janice Leahy, in “In Somnis Veritas — In Dreams is Truth.”

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

• “WISHING YOU BLUE

SKY” The Seacoast Artist Association (130 Water St. in Exeter; seacoastartist.org) will feature a “Body of Work” show that focus on a single artist, sculptor Natasha Dikareva, in the exhibit “Wishing You Blue Sky.”

Dikareva’s work is “an homage to the incredible resilience of my fellow Ukrainians,” Dikareva said in a press release. Dikareva was originally from Ukraine and now lives in Newmarket.

The gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.

doesn’t take anything,” Perkins said. “Living in a prison in your own house is really what it’s like. I look at him [now] and think, ‘He’s my miracle kid.’ I’m just such a lucky mom to have made it so far.”

According to Perkins, it is these conversations that work toward breaking down the stigma that surrounds substance use disorder.

“If people don’t talk about it, that stigma just continues to grow,” she said.

The night ends with an art project designed, demonstrated and led by Lyford, which can involve painting, drawing,

to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

• “HOT OFF THE PRESS”

The New Hampshire Art Association and the Monotype Guild of New England are presenting the exhibit “Hot Off the Press,” a showcase of New England printers, at the Robert Lincoln Levy

sculpting or printmaking. While everyone is working on the same thing, creative expression is always emphasized.

“I think that the shared life experience and the knowledge that people are so willing and so brave to share within the [topic] of substance use disorder always amazes me,” Lyford said. “There are other support groups out there, but I think this support group is special in that they’re enjoying the calm and the beauty and the peace of the museum, and they’re learning how to incorporate the power of the arts into their lives at the same time.”

Gallery (136 State St. in Portsmouth; nhartassociation.org, 431-4230) through Sunday, July 30, according to a press release. The exhibit showcases printmaking from New England with a mix of etching, collagraph, letterpress, relief, lithograph and more, the release said. The

gallery is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

• “A GARDEN STORY” a photography exhibit at the New Hampshire Audubon’s McLane Center (84 Silk Farm Road in

I Hate SHakeSpeare!

The Nashua Theatre Guild will present I Hate Shakespeare! at Temple Beth Abraham (4 Raymond St. in Nashua) on Sundays, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. The play, by Steph DeFerie, will include the classic stories of Hamlet, Macbeth and more with “talking cows, zombies and other characters [who] will give you a fast-paced intro to the riotous charm of the man himself,” according to an email from the Guild. Tickets to these performances (which will be held outdoors under a tent) cost $5 for adults and children 6 and older (children 5 and under get in free). Cash-only concessions will be available (no outside food or drink), the release said. See nashuatheatreguild.org.

Courtesy photo.

• So you will listen to every word they have to say: The Kids Coop Theatre (kidscoop-theatre.org) will present The Wedding Singer at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway in Derry) on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 30, at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $15. Based on the 1998 Adam Sandler comedy, The Wedding Singer is set in 1985 and features music from the period, according to the website, which advises that the play contains adult language and themes and suggests parental discretion for audience members 14 and under.

• Marking history: There will be a Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire marker unveiling event on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Derry Opera House (29 W. Broadway in Derry) to celebrate William Hobdy, a ragtime musician and the first known Black business owner in Derry, according to the organization’s newsletter. This all-ages event will begin at 1 p.m. with a pop-up museum and activities exploring Hobdy’s era with music, games and history, the newsletter said. The afternoon will culminate with a walk to the Derry Rail Trail to unveil the new marker at 1:45 p.m. and participants can have some ice cream, according to blackheritagetrailnh. org/derry-historic-marker-unveiling. After the event, Rockingham Brewing Co. will offer pre-Prohibition-style lager for purchase as well as pretzels from Hop Knot

Concord; nhaudubon.org, 2249909) featuring the photographs of Kate Osgood will run through Friday, Aug. 4. The McLane Center is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• “MILK & COOKIES” The

in Manchester, the website said.

• A day of dance: Saint Anselm College (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive in Manchester; tickets.anselm.edu) will offer a Summer Dance Intensive on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Aaron Tolson as the camp director. The day will cost $150 and is open to all ages, according to a Dana Center email. Eight classes will focus on tap, ballet, contemporary dance, hip hop and yoga. See the website to register.

• Book events at Gibson’s: Gibson’s Bookstore (45 S. Main St. in Concord; 2240562, gibsonsbookstore.com) has several upcoming events.

Author Melissa Moore will be at the bookstore to discuss her book Land of Low Hills, a history of Loudon, on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m.

RSVP on the bookstore’s Facebook page for the Sunday, Aug. 20, 4:30 p.m. event with Katee Robert for Cruel Seduction, the fifth book in her Dark Olympus series, according to a press release. Astronomer and physicist Marcelo

Rochester Museum of Fine Art (rochestrmfa.org), which displays its exhibits and collections at the James W. Foley Memorial Community Center and at the Rochester Public Library, has an exhibit by Kristy Cava-

retta called “Milk & Cookies” and hangs through Friday, Aug. 4; her preferred media include printmaking, woodblock, collagraph and cyanotype, the release said.

• “IF YOU KNEW, LET IT

GoldIlockS and tHe3 BearS

See the Majestic Theatre’s teen touring musical Goldilocks and the 3 Bears at the Majestic Studio Theatre (880 Page St. in Manchester; majestictheatre.net, 669-7469) on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. Ticket cost $5 and will be available for purchase in advance and at the door. Bring two new or gently used children’s books and admission is free, according to a press release. Courtesy photo.

Gleiser will discuss his book The Dawn of a Mindful Universe: A Manifesto for Humanity’s Future on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m., New Hampshire author Melanie Brooks will discuss her book A Hard Silence: One Daughter Remaps Family, Grief and Faith when HIV/AIDS Changes It All.

• Book event at the Epsom Library: Author Michael Tougias will discuss his book The Finest Hours (the basis for a 2016 movie starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck) and his new book Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds at the Epsom Public Library (1606 Dover Road in Epsom; epsomlibrary.com) on Saturday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m.

• Be one of the favorite things: The Community Players of Concord are holding auditions in August for their upcoming production of The Sound of Music. The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will hit the Concord City Auditorium Stage Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Nov. 19. Audi-

BE US” featuring the drawings, paintings and collage of McKinley Wallace is on display at 3S Artspace (319 Vaughan St. in Portsmouth; 3sarts.org) through until Sunday, Aug. 20.The gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays at 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. You can also see the shows via a virtual gallery at galleryat3s.org.

• “WHY AM I HERE?” featuring the works of Natalie Fisk, which replicates “papel picado,” a form of Mexican folk art created with paper perforations, is on display at 3S Artspace (319 Vaughan St. in Portsmouth; 3sarts.org) until Sunday, Aug. 20. The gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays at 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. You can also see the shows via a virtual gal-

tions for adults will take place on Sunday, Aug. 13, and Monday, Aug. 14; for youth (age 15 and under) auditions will be Sunday, Aug. 20, and Monday, Aug. 21. See communityplayersofconcord.org/auditions for audition times and other information.

• Music and color: Artist Brandy M. Patterson will discuss her art and synesthesia — a condition where she sees color when she hears music — at a 4th Phriday at the Phone Museum event “Painting What She Hears” on Friday, July 28, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the New Hampshire Phone Museum (One Depot St. in Warner; nhtelephonemuseum.org, 456-2234). Register online or by phone. The cost is $5, according to the website.

• Baskets: The League of NH Craftsmen Meredith Fine Craft Gallery (279 Daniel Webster Hwy. in Meredith; 2797920, meredith.nhcrafts.org) will hold a basket-making class with Ray Lagasse on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tools and materials will be supplied; no prior experience is needed. Register in advance; the cost is $125 to $155, depending on the style of basket. Additional classes will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 14, according to a press release.

• Save the date for the symphony: Ticket subscriptions for the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s 20232024 mainstage season are now on sale, with subscription prices at $160 for adults, $145 for 60+ and $92 for students, according to a press release. The season will start on Sunday, Nov. 5, with a premiere of the commissioned piece “At This Point” at the Music Hall in Portsmouth at 3 p.m. Additional shows include Holiday Family Pops! and New Year’s Eve Champagne Pops and concerts in March and June, the release said. See portsmouthsymphony.org.

lery at galleryat3s.org.

• “OCEAN GEMS,” a show featuring works by Sandra Kavanaugh, is on display at Sullivan Framing and Fine Art Gallery (15 N. Amherst Road in Bedford; sullivanframing.com). The gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit will run through Saturday, Aug. 26.

• “ THE COMPLEXITIES OF PRESENTATION” Kimball Jenkins (266 N. Main St. in Concord; kimballjenkins.com, 225-3932) has partnered with the Greater Manchester Chamber (54 Hanover St. in Manchester; manchester-chamber. org) to present the show “The Complexities of Presentation” at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Boardroom at the Chamber offices, running through the

end of August, according to a press release. The show will feature the works of artists Sylvan Dustin and Leaf Comstock, the release said. The gallery is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• “NEST” exhibition at Twiggs Gallery (254 King St., Boscawen), on view through Sept.

1. Juried by Pam Tarbell, this showcase features the works of New Hampshire artists exploring the literal and metaphorical dimensions of the concept of “NEST.” The gallery is open Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Call 9750015 or visit twiggsgallery.org.

• “OBSERVATIONS: A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION” is showcasing the work of the photographers Ron St. Jean, Manuel Ricardo Perez and Guy

The latest from NH’s theater, arts and literary communities

Kelly Egan, Lucas Mayo and Megan Lautieri in The Wedding Singer. Courtsey photo.

Freeman in the Jim Reagan Gallery, at the Art Center (1 Washington St., Suite 1177, in Dover; theartcenterdover.com). The center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment, the release said.

• NANCY JOSEPHSON has an exhibit featuring mixed media sculptures on display at the Mariposa Museum (26 Main St. in Peterborough; mariposamuseum.org) through October.

• “WHERE PAINTERLY

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

CONVERGE” at Bar Harbor Bank and Trust (321 Main St. in New London) features 15 paintings and one sculpture displayed with photographs used as reference images, according to a press release. The exhibit will hang at Bar Harbor Bank for three months and will feature the works of 12 painters and four photographers, the release said.

• “IN FULL BLOOM: FLORAL STILL LIFE & GARDEN PAINTINGS FROM THE 19th CENTURY TO

THE PRESENT” is on display at the New Hampshire Antique Co-op (323 Elm St. in Milford; nhantiquecoop.com, 673-8499) through Thursday, Aug. 31. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• “CHEF’S KISS” Kimball Jenkins (266 N. Main St. in Concord; kimballjenkins.com, 2253932) will present a multi-artist summer show that will run from through Tuesday, Sept. 12, with gallery hours Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• THE LIVING FOREST: UÝRA is on display at Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St. in Manchester; currier.org, 6696144) through Sunday, Sept. 24. “ The exhibition features a comprehensive selection of photographs and videos encompassing Uýra’s entire artistic trajectory, with work from many of their past performances and recent appearances,” according to the website. The Currier is open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m.

to 8 p.m. (with Art After Work, when admission is free, between 5 to 8 p.m.), and Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call for art

• WOODWORKING

The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers is holding a New England Woodworking Competition, open to professional and amateur woodworkers with judges evaluating entries in 11 categories relative to ability and experience, according to a press release. Register to participate at gnhw.org/register by Oct. 6. On Saturday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 10 p.m., the competition will culminate in a display of entries and award ceremony at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center & Planetarium in Concord. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Some of the pieces on display may be for sale; the New Hampshire Furniture Masters will also present an exhibit on that night, the release said.

• MANCHESTER CITY EMPLOYEE & FAMILY ART SHOW presented by the

lla Walker meetS Betty Woodman

“Distant Conversations: Ella Walker and Betty Woodman” is open now at the Currier Museum of Art (150 Ash St. in Manchester; currier.org, 669-6144) and is slated to be the first in a series of “Distant Conversations” exhibits. The exhibits will explore “intergenerational dialogues and artistic conversations between practitioners who have not necessarily met in real life but whose work similarly resonates despite their differences,” according to the Currier’s website. The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, Oct. 22. The Currier is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (as well as from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays as part of Art After Work, when admission is free) and admission costs $20 for adults, $15 for 65+, $15 for students, $5 for ages 13 to 17 and children 12 and under get in free. Guests at exhibition on opening day. Photo courtesy of the Currier.

Manchester Arts Commission is bringing back the City Employee and Family Art Show in the first-floor “Art on the Wall at City Hall” gallery to run Monday, Oct. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 30, according to a press release. An opening reception will be held at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 10, when prizes will be awarded in several categories, the release said. Participants must be an employee, retiree, volunteer, elected official or immediate family member of that group of the City of Manchester or the Manchester School District, the release said. Register by Thursday, Aug. 3,1 at nationalartsprogram.org/ venues/manchester/manchester-nh-registration.

Theater Shows

• LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, this year’s Prescott Park Arts Festival’s annual outdoor production at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, runs through Sunday, Aug. 13, with shows most Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. See prescottpark.org for information on reserving a blanket or table for a performance.

• HAIR is being performed at Seacoast Rep (125 Bow St., Portsmouth, seacoastrep.org)

through Sunday, Aug. 27. The theater will have performances Thursday through Sunday, with curtain times at 2 and 7:30 p.m. There is one additional show on Wednesday, July. 19. Tickets start at $35.

• SHAKESPEARE ON THE GREEN featuring A Midsummer’s Night Dream Thursday, July 27, through Saturday, July 29, with all shows at 7:30 p.m., according to a press release. The plays, presented by Theatre Kapow (tkapow.com), will take place on Founder’s Green outside the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive in Manchester; tickets.anselm.edu). Tickets cost $25 for general seating; ages 12 and under get in free. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and snacks, according to the website.

• BIG FISH runs at The Hatbox Theatre (270 Loudon Road, Concord, hatboxnh.com) on Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, July 30, at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $16.

• NEWSIES JR. The youth performers with RB Productions are putting on Newsies Jr. at the Chubb Theatre (44 S. Main St., Concord, ccanh.com) on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. Tickets to the shows start

at $15.75.

• ELF JR.

Celebrate Christmas in July with Elf Jr. by Palace Youth Theatre on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, palace theatre.org). Tickets range from $12 to $15.

• SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS The 2023 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series at The Palace (80 Hanover St., Manchester, palacetheatre.org) will feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Aug. 1 to Aug.

4. Children’s Series productions have shows Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday at 10 a.m.Tickets cost $10.

• PRIVATE LIVES opens at the Hatbox Theatre (270 Loudon Road, Concord, hatboxnh. com) on Friday, Aug. 4, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 20. The show will be on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Ticket prices start at $16.

• SNOW WHITE is presented by the Palace Youth Theatre at the Palace Theatre (80 Hanover St., Manchester, palacetheatre. org) on Friday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $12.

• JOIN/EMPATHY Cue Zero Theatre Company (cztheatre.

com) presents Join/Empathy, a project from the Cue Zero Laboratory Series, on Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Arts Academy of New Hampshire (19 Keewaydin Drive, No. 4, in Salem). Tickets cost $15 per person. Join explores how and why people fall into cults, according to a press release. Empathy was created by a small group of performers looking at what “empathy” means in daily life and is set in a restaurant, the release said.

• THE LITTLE MERMAID

The 2023 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series at The Palace (80 Hanover St., Manchester, palacetheatre.org) will feature The Little Mermaid Aug. 8 to Aug. 11. Children’s Series productions have shows Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday at 10 a.m.Tickets cost $10.

Classical

• SUMMER SING The Nashua Choral Society will hold two Summer Sing events where participants can learn and sing a

piece of classical music, according to a press release. Singers will practice the piece during the first hour and then do a complete run-through during the second hour, the press release said. Admission to the events costs $10; bring a water bottle and a music score if you have it, the release said. The second sing will be Sunday, July 30, at 2 p.m. and will feature the Brahms “requiem,” the release said. Both events take place at the Pavilion at Bethany Covenant Church (1 Covenant Way in Bedford), the release said. Email info@

a mIdSummer nIGHt’S dream

“Shakespeare on the Green” presented by Theatre Kapow (tkapow.com) on Founder’s Green outside the Dana Center (Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive in Manchester; tickets.anselm.edu) wraps up its two-week presentation with A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Thursday, July 27, through Saturday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. Find the Dana Center on Facebook to check on any weather-related schedule or location changes. Tickets cost $25 for general seating; ages 12 and under get in free. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and snacks, according to the website.

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How to reduce your time weeding

Your plants can be your partners

By Henry Homeyer listings@hippopress.com

The recent rains have kept many gardeners from getting outdoors to weed, and weeds have loved the rain and are growing like Boy Scouts on “Free Ice Cream Day” at the Ben & Jerry’s factory. But don’t give up. Weeds also pull well now, with the soft, moist or soggy soil, so get to work!

Recently I spent an hour or so pulling dock (Rumex spp.), a coarse, tall weed that can get to be 5 feet tall or more. There are several species of dock, but all are about the same. And all have deep, fleshy roots that often fork and divide deep in the ground.

I took a garden fork and plunged it into the soil a few inches from each clump of weeds and tipped back the handle to loosen the soil. For the biggest clumps I used the fork in up to four places, once on each side. Then I grasped the clump of strong stems down low and leaned back, allowing all my weight to slowly pull out the weed. And out they came, roots and all. Very satisfying. If I had tried that when the soil was dry, it would have been much more difficult and resulted in broken roots, which would re-sprout the pesky weeds.

I worked on those dock plants now as they had already flowered and had formed seeds, which I don’t want in the soil. If pressed for time, I could have just cut the plants at ground level so the seeds would not be dispersed, but I favored pulling the weeds and getting rid of them once and for all.

Herbalists use dock for various concoctions, not the least of which, I have read, is to prevent “elf sickness.” Not much of that around here, but if you have a problem with it, consult Just Weeds: History, Myths and Uses by Pamela Jones (Chapters Publishing, 1994). It’s an interesting and amusing read.

I’ve been working on most of my flower gardens for at least 40 years and have lots of mature plants. This allows me to brag that in some beds I need not weed at all, or only very occasionally. How is that? The plants are growing so close together that most weeds cannot compete. The weeds are shaded out, or starved for nutrients and moisture by plants with deep roots and thick leaves.

One of those plants good for outcompeting weeds is the ever-present shade-lover,

hosta. Although I sometimes plant daffodils between hostas, the daffies bloom and the foliage dies back by the time hostas are fully leafed out. Most common weeds will not compete well with hostas.

Bigroot geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum) is another plant that outcompetes weeds. I use it as a groundcover — the leaves stand 12 inches tall or more, and it blooms with pink, magenta or white flowers in early summer. It works well in dry shade, but will grow in sun or shade. It spreads by root, so plant three plants a foot apart in a triangle and let them fill in the space. Once well-established, it outcompetes most anything.

What else? Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is good for sun or shade and, once established, spreads well. It stands about 8 inches tall and has fragrant white flowers in the spring. It may be a bit too aggressive, though. It can run roughshod over more delicate plants, growing right up to them and stealing moisture and nutrients. This year I plan to weed some out of a dry shade bed where it is diminishing the effectiveness of some primroses.

Dead nettles (Lamium spp.) is another shade to part-shade ground cover and, like the plants above, is non-native here in the United States. It is low-growing with green and silver or white leaves and attractive small flowers that can be pink, white or even yellow, depending on the species. Rarely do I see grasses or weeds coming through plantings of it.

As to full-sun plants there are many that, once established, outcompete weeds. Among those are amsonia, astilbe, black-eyed susans, daylilies, daisies, European wild ginger, Siberian iris, Helenium, phlox, iris and goldenrod. But even

these take time to establish themselves. Not only that; you need three or more of each in a planting, and patience.

A perennial plant that will form a clump 2 or 3 feet wide when mature will come in an 8-inch pot. For most plants, it will take three years or more to get to full size. If you plant them 18 inches apart, they will fill in and their leaves touch sooner than if you plant them farther apart. Think of dice with three or five dots. Those are good patterns for planting if you want overlap, much better than planting them in a row. Weeds will grow almost anywhere, even in your gravel driveway. Cultivated plants need some help to get established. So when you plant, dig a wide hole, say 2 feet wide for an 8-inch potted plant. Put in two or more shovels of compost and stir it up, mixing the native soil with

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Dear Donna, Found something I can’t figure out. Any clues on what this tool could be? Thanks for any input.

Sandy

Dear Sandy, Thanks for sharing with us. Had fun figuring it out. I love learning something new any time. Thanks for all the photos.

This is an antique wine bottle cork stopper/inserter. What a neat and useful item. Not being a wine drinker, I found it a fun and educational thing to research. I found values to be in the range of $60+ for older ones, less for more modern versions. The history of cork inserters and corkscrews

the compost. I always add some organic slow-release fertilizers to the hole, too. That first year water when dry. Mulch helps young plantings to get established. It helps keep weed seeds from germinating and holds in moisture. You will still have to weed for a few years while getting your flower bed to maturity. There is no such thing as a weed-free garden. But with time and effort, you can reduce the work considerably once established.

Henry is a lifetime organic gardener living in Cornish, New Hampshire. Reach him at henry.homeyer@comcast.net. His website is www.Gardening-Guy.com.

was priceless.

Again, thanks for sharing, Sandy, and we figured it out!

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.

Weeds can’t compete with these big hosta plants. Photo by Henry Homeyer.

Bigroot geranium makes a nice groundcover that out-competes most weeds. Photo by Henry Homeyer.

Seeds and roots of dock, a big weed. Photo by Henry Homeyer.

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• The Vernon Family Farm (301 Piscassic Road in Newfields, vernonfamilyfarm.com) will hold a Van Gogh Sunflowers art workshop on Thursday, July 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. for kids (ages 6 to 12) and parents where kids will create a painting inspired by “Sunflowers.” The farm also will hold a Mini Masters class for kids (ages 0 to 3) and parents on Friday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. The cost for one kid and parent is $43.50 for either class. Go online to register or call 340-4321.

Music!

• Mr. Aaron will perform at the Manchester City Library (405 Pine St. in Manchester; manchester.lib.nh.us) Thursday, July 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. A familiar performer at family-friendly music events, Mr. Aaron has a packed schedule of appearances at area libraries and other locations. See mraaronmusic.com.

Theater!

• The 2023 Bank of New Hampshire Children’s Summer Series at The Palace (80 Hanover St., Manchester, palacetheatre.org) presents Peter Pan Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Friday, July 28, at 1 p.m.

The Palace Youth Theatre summer camp will present Elf Jr. on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at the Palace Theatre. Tickets range from $12 to $15.

Next week, the children’s series will feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Aug. 1 to Aug. 4. Children’s Series productions have shows Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets cost $10.

• The youth performers with RB Productions are putting on Newsies Jr. at the Chubb Theatre (44 S. Main St., Concord, ccanh.com) on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. Tickets to the shows start at $15.75.

• There will be two productions on the stage this Saturday, July 29, at the Prescott Park Arts Festival. Camp Encore! will present Into the Woods Jr. at 1 p.m. and the summer production of Little Shop of Horrors will be on the stage at 7 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors

continues through Sunday, Aug. 13, with shows Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. See prescottpark.org.

Movies!

• Catch Coco (PG, 2017) Thursday, July 26, at dusk (around 8 p.m.) in Veterans Park (Elm Street between Central and Merrimack streets) in Manchester as part of the city’s Movies in the Park lineup. Concessions will be available for purchase; bring chairs, blankets and snacks, according to the event’s Facebook post.

• Teens and their parents (or maybe especially their parents) may want to check out the Movies in the Park in Merrimack offering this Saturday, July 29: Top Gun: Maverick (2022, PG-13), which is slated to start at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to Merrimack residents and non-residents. Screenings are held in Wasserman Park (116 Naticook Road, Merrimack). In the event of inclement weather, a decision will generally be posted to Merrimack Parks & Recreation’s website or Facebook by 1 p.m. as to whether or not it will be postponed. Visit merrimackparksandrec.org.

• If you’re at Hampton Beach on Monday, July 31, the “Movie Night Mondays” screening (next to the playground) at dusk is slated to be DC League of SuperPets (PG, 2022). See hamptonbeach.org for the full schedule and the approximate dusk times; rain dates are on Tuesdays for all films.

• The Summer Kids Series Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at O’neil Cinemas (24 Calef Hwy., Epping, 679-3529, oneilcinemas.com) will feature The Boss Baby: Family Business (PG, 2021) on Monday, July 31, and Wednesday, Aug. 2. Tickets cost $3.

• Regal Cinemas in Concord (282 Loudon Road, Concord, regmovies. com) will screen The Boss Baby: Family Business (PG, 2021) and Doolittle (PG, 2020) on Tuesday, Aug. 1, and Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $2.

Coco.

National Night Out

National Night Out, the annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnership (according to natw.org), takes place Tuesday, Aug. 1, this year and features community outreach events in several area towns.

• Bedford Fire Department will face Bedford Police Depart ment for a game of softball at Selvoski Field (at County and Nashua roads in Bedford) at 6 p.m., according to the town’s Parks and Recreation page.

• Chichester Police Department will hold its event in Carpenter Park (8 Bear Hill Road in Chichester) from 6 to 9 p.m., according to a posting on its Facebook page.

• The Concord Police Department will hold its event at Rollins Park from 5 to 8 p.m. with free parking at Rundlett Middle School and a complimentary shuttle to the park, according to concordnh.gov/828/NationalNight-Out. The event will feature police and fire equipment, K9 demonstrations, touch a truck and food available with $1 food tickets, according to the website.

• The Deerfield Police Department’s event will take place at the gazebo at 10 Church St. (behind the firehouse) from 5 to 7 p.m. and feature the Fire and EMS departments, games, vehicles to explore and food, according to the department’s Facebook page.

• The Derry Police Department will hold its event in MacGregor Park (12 Boyd Road in Derry) from 6 to 9 p.m. It will feature free music from The Slakas, lawn games, freebies and more, according to the department’s Facebook page.

• The Dunbarton Police Department will join the Goffstown Police Department for their event at Goffstown High School (27 Wallace Road in Goffstown) from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening will feature food, a dunk tank, live music, face painting, a climbing wall, ax throwing, a Police vs. Fire tug of war competition, a NH State Police helicopter and more than 45 area businesses and organizations, according to a Facebook post by the departments.

• The Epping Police and Fire departments will hold their event at Epping Middle/High School (213 Academy St. in Epping) from 4 to 7 p.m., according to a post on the town’s Facebook page.

• The Hollis Police Department will hold its event at the Lawrence Barn in Nichols Field (40 Depot Road) starting at 6 p.m. The evening will feature bounce houses, music, a cookout and a movie night, according to the

department’s Facebook page.

• The Hooksett Police Department’s event will be at Donati Memorial Field (51 Main St. in Hooksett) from 5:15 to 7:45 p.m., according to the department’s Facebook page.

• The Hudson Police Department will hold its event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rogers Memorial Library (194 Derry Road in Hudson) and will feature touch a truck, a dunk tank, a rock climbing wall, a K9 demo, a water balloon fight and safety vendor booths as well as food vendors with food for purchase, according to the department’s Facebook page.

• The Manchester Police Department will hold its event from 5 to 8 p.m. at the J.F.K. Coliseum and Beech Street School. The evening will feature games, activities, giveaways, a motorcycle rodeo, the mounted patrol, Patch the Comfort Dog and more, according to the department’s Facebook page.

• The Merrimack Police Department will hold its event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Abbie Griffin Park and feature music, games, hot dogs, ice cream and s’mores, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.

• The Milford Police Department will offer touch a truck, a barbecue, games and more in Emerson Park from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.

• The Nashua Police Department will hold its event in Greeley Park (100 Concord St. in Nashua) from 5 to 8 p.m. and feature a petting zoo, food trucks, music, ice cream, touch a truck and more, according to the department’s Facebook page.

• The Pelham Police Department will have music, food, games, a dunk tank, cars and trucks, a tour of the police station and more from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Village Green, according to the department’s Facebook page.

• The Salem Police Department will hold its event at the department (9 Veterans Memorial Parkway) from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening will include food, a DJ, a dunk tank, a K9 demonstration, giveaways, a bounce house, a taser demonstration, face painting, a petting zoo and more, according to the department’s Facebook page.

• The Tilton Police Department will hold its event at the police department field (45 Sanborn Road) from 5 to 8 p.m. with food, music, entertainment, child fingerprinting, a dunking booth, a bike raffle, first responder vehicles, a police department tour, car show and more, according to the department’s Facebook page.

don’t stress about mixing octanes

Dear Car Talk:

The owner’s manual of my car — an Audi A6 — says to use 91-octane fuel. But the pump near me has 87, 89 or 94. Since then,

You’ll have a little less power — probably not enough of a difference to notice — but your engine will be protected against any damage from fuel that ignites too early. So rough math is good enough here, Bill. You don’t need to go to the Sunoco station with measuring spoons.

that makes you say, “ah, never mind, I’ll live with the pop.” But at least you now know that it’s not dangerous, Tom. So now you can wait until the sunroof starts leaking or until an anvil falls from a tenth-story window onto the car, and then have the rails fixed at the same time. Thanks for the info, Tom.

wouldn’t even start, and they had to jump it.

And if the battery is not fully charged, the auto stop-start system won’t engage. It’ll keep the engine running and the alternator turning at stoplights until the battery charges up completely.

By Ray Magliozzi

I’ve noticed that a lot of cars require 91-octane. Is this a case of where they sell hot dogs in packs of 10 and hot dog buns in packs of 8? Am I just out of luck? Or can I mix some 89-octane with some 94-octane and drive happy? — Bill

Drive happy, Bill. You can absolutely mix octanes, and they mix linearly. So, if you could fill half your tank with 89 and the other half with 93, you’ll end up with a tank of exactly 91-octane.

If you go with half 89 and half 94, which is what’s available near you, you’ll end up with 91.5-octane. Which is close enough, Bill.

And the truth is, you don’t have to stress about it. The engine has a computer management system that will adjust for lower-than-recommended octane fuel. So, if the computer senses pre-ignition (a.k.a. pinging or knocking, which can result from too low an octane), it will adjust the timing to correct for that.

Dear Car Talk:

In a recent column, Phyllis, with a 2015 Camry, wrote that she hears a pop when she drives it. I have the same problem with my 2015 Camry and thought it was something in the suspension.

I took it to the dealer and they said it was a known problem. Evidently it is with the rails for the sliding moon-roof. To fix it, they would have to remove the liner and replace the rails to a tune of $2,300. I will live with it. A bummer since the problem started three months after my warranty expired. — Tom

This is a good argument for going to the dealer if you have an unusual or hard to diagnose problem.

Sometimes, the place that works on 2015 Camrys every day will know exactly what it is and save you the time and money you’d spend having someone else figure it out.

It’s true, you might end up with an estimate

Dear Car Talk:

After five years, I’m finally used to the auto start-stop feature on my 2017 Cadillac XTS. When I got him (yep, a him) home after a long stay at a body shop (sad story), the auto start-stop didn’t engage for two weeks. All of a sudden, it worked ... periodically. Now, it works for a couple of days, then not for a few days.

How could a body shop have changed something like that? They didn’t work under the hood — to my knowledge! What’s going on?

I love your informative and entertaining column! Thanks! — Toni

I don’t think they changed anything, Toni. My guess is the car sat for a long time in the body shop without being run. That ran down the battery. By the time they repainted it and extracted all the chocolate chips from the muffin truck you crashed into, perhaps it

If your battery is also old and weak (like from 2017, for instance), it may require more charging than a newer battery and that would lead to the engine running even more of the time.

The computer also will consider things like the engine temperature — it won’t shut off if it’s still warming up — and whether there’s a heavy demand on the engine — like if you’re running the air conditioner.

So, lots of short trips tend to keep the auto start-stop from engaging because the battery hasn’t had time to fully charge, and the engine may not be warm.

I’m guessing that nothing’s wrong with your XTS, Toni. But have your battery and charging system checked and replace your battery if it’s near the end. And then, as long as you don’t get distracted again while a muffin truck is in front of you, you should be all set.

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Social media manager

Michelle McCartney of Concord does freelance social media management for a variety of clients as well as solar sales for Freedom Forever.

Explain your job and what it entails.

I talk to potential clients and give them a consultation to see if it’s a good fit … then I manage their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram through the Meta business suite. ... I also help people acquire solar panels to help them have lower lockedin energy rates and help the planet at the same time. I utilize social media and networking to talk to people who may be interested in solar sales.

How long have you had this job?

I’ve been doing this since January 2023.

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

I previously had a bookkeeping business for three years, had a homeschooling center in Weare for six months and ended up closing both of those down in September 2022. During that time, I scaled my businesses entirely organically on social media, so some of my business friends asked me to do social media management for them. I realized very quickly that I loved it, was very good at it, and could make good money doing it. So it stuck.

What kind of education or training did you need?

None. ... I took some online courses to learn more and am always reading books about marketing, entrepreneurship and social media mastery to improve my skills to better serve my clients.

What is your typical at-work uniform or attire?

Michelle McCartney

I work at home with my three children. They are very young, so most days we are rocking pajamas.

What is the most challenging thing about your work, and how do you deal with it?

The most challenging thing about my work is clients that come to me with problems in their social media and marketing approaches, but they don’t want to take suggestions seriously or pay for services that they really need. ... I have learned to deal with it by being very straightforward with what their expectations should be with the approach they are taking.

What do you wish you’d known at the beginning of your career?

That I didn’t need to take on every cli-

ent. It’s not worth the money to work with someone who is difficult to work with.

What do you wish other people knew about your job?

How necessary it is. ... There are many very effective strategies to gain a loyal following on social media.

What was the first job you ever had? I was a cashier at PetSmart. I loved it.

What’s the best piece of work-related advice you’ve ever received?

Not every client will be a good fit, and that’s OK.

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Favorite book: The Bible. It’s the most incredible story ever told and has a lesson for everybody for every situation.

Favorite movie: My Fair Lady

Favorite music: I love listening to all the wonderful encouraging music on K-love.

Favorite food: home-cooked Italian dinner — baked ziti, salad, garlic knots

Favorite thing about NH: The Free State Project

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The Patio at the Mile Away now open in Milford

News from the local food scene

By Mya Blanchard food@hippopress.com

• New England Hot Sauce Fest: Enjoy hot sauce samples, beer, music, food trucks and more at the second annual New England Hot Sauce Fest on Saturday, July 29, at the field behind Smuttynose Brewery in Hampton (105 Towle Road). Visit newenglandhotsaucefest.com. See the story in last week’s Hippo; go to hippopress.com to find the e-edition (the story is on page 24).

• Exotic summer Dinner with Chef Emshika Alberini: The Westbrook Inn in Derry (49 S Main St., Derry) hosts an Exotic Summer Dinner prepared by award-winning chef Emshika Alberini on Monday, July 31, at 6 p.m. On the menu is moo namtok, a pork salad with herbs and red onions, rangoon dip with crispy wontons, massamun short ribs and Thai ice cream with pandan panna cotta for dessert. Tickets are $75 plus taxes and processing fees and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

• Sky Meadow’s Blues BBQ: Sky Meadow Country Club (6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua) hosts a public barbecue event at the pool on Sunday, July 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. Visit skymeadow.com to register.

• Charcuterie board workshop: Get your tickets for the charcuterie board workshop at Vine Thirty Two wine and graze bar in Bedford (25 S. River Road) on Monday, July 31, from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. Theresa from 603 Charcuterie, a Manchester-based company, will walk you through the process while you cut, arrange and sample local cheeses and salami. Included is $15 worth of wine, cheese and salami samplings during the class and a locally made wooden serving board to keep, Tickets can be purchased at 603charcuterie. com.

• A Grand Tasting of Sparkling Wines: WineNot Boutique in Nashua (25 Main St.) hosts A Grand Tasting of Sparkling Wines on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 4 to 7:45 p.m. Relax and enjoy 15 sparkling wines served along with gourmet cheeses, fruit and an appetizer. Four special guests will also be featured. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

• Bourbon, Wine & Nine: Don’t miss Bourbon, Wine & Nine at Stonebridge Country Club (161 Gorham Pond Road, Goffstown) on Friday, Aug. 4. Sample wines, bourbons and food from Drumlins Restaurant. Live music will also be featured, as well as a nine-hole scramble tournament

By Matt Ingersoll mingersoll@hippopress.com

A Milford institution for more than 50 years, the Mile Away Restaurant is bestknown as a frequently visited spot for special occasions of all kinds, from birthday and anniversary parties to weddings. A new outdoor space directly adjacent to the eatery’s main dining area is inviting guests to enjoy lighter fare in a more casual setting, featuring its own separate kitchen and menus, along with a seated bar with TVs and additional seating at patio tables with umbrellas.

The Patio at the Mile Away, which recently opened for the season, operates during the same hours as its main restaurant and event center, weather permitting. It’s open to walk-in guests and, unlike the Mile Away’s plated four-course European-style dinners, offers a menu of shareable tapas, entree-sized salads and soups, and burgers and sandwiches with choice of a side. The outdoor bar even has its own draft lines and specialty cocktail offerings.

“It’s essentially a completely separate concept, and it’s like having a completely different restaurant that just happens to

The Patio at the Mile away

Where: Mile Away Restaurant, 52 Federal Hill Road, Milford

Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. (hours are weather permitting). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

More info: mileawayrestaurantnh.com/ the-patio

Walk-ins are welcome for outdoor patio service; no reservations required.

also be on the premises,” Mile Away gener al manager Kyle Altman said. “[We wanted to] have a more casual option for people to come out and just have a drink after work, which the four-course European-style fine dining thing doesn’t necessarily appeal to that particular occasion. But now, we can appeal to both.”

Although the patio space was constructed during the summer of 2019 before making its debut that fall, this is the first season in which the new outdoor kitchen is up and running. It’s full of unique amenities that longtime Mile Away owner Joshua Murphy built himself, from a corrugated steel roof over the bar seats to a pulley-like mechanism on its wooden fence, the latter designed to give wedding guests privacy during concurrent ceremonies.

Mile Away executive chef Mark Worcester, an industry veteran, has worked several stints at the restaurant on and off over the years, dating back to 1978. He said the patio’s menu was created with simplicity in mind, as well as various best-sellers on previous menus. Only a few items, like the Mile Away’s famous Swedish meatballs, cross over with the restaurant’s main dinner menu.

“We’ve been here for over 50 years, but the thing is that … people will get used to just coming here for special occasions, and we wanted to kind of shake it up a little bit,” Worcester said.

But despite its more casual approach, Altman said the menu will still feel familiar to guests who expect that traditional tried and true cuisine the Mile Away has long been known for.

“You don’t have to be constantly doing the newest things with the newest ingredients, if you do the classic recipes perfectly,”

Altman said. “That’s some of the appeal. … Sometimes you don’t want to try a new thing every time you go out. You want this thing that you get every year on your anniversary, because we do it perfectly and no one else can do it.”

According to Altman, the Mile Away building was originally a farm built way back in 1746, and was one of the earliest settlements of the town of Monson, New Hampshire (now parts of Hollis, Brookline and Amherst). The farm is one mile away from Monson rock, hence the eatery’s name.

The plan is for the patio to operate from around late April through mid-October, or around when the Mile Away hosts in annual Oktoberfest celebration, although they do have propane heaters they can install on colder nights. Altman added that it can also be available to wedding clients.

“If people want to have a bachelor party, or if they want to just rent this out as part of their program with our wedding packages, this is an option … just the same as they can rent out the private room inside the restaurant,” he said.

Patio photo by Matt Ingersoll.

Food photos courtesy of the Mile Away Restaurant.

it’s donut O’clock

Doughnut makers find their crowd in Nashua

By Mya Blanchard mblanchard@hippopress.com

Their first time at the Nashua farmers market, Donut O’clock sold out in just 40 minutes.

“I don’t know how that happened because it was our very first day in Nashua,” said Anna Khachatryan, who owns the business with her husband. “We had this rush of people [and] everything was gone by 10:40 a.m. It was just the best experience.”

Donut O’clock, which operates out of a commercial kitchen in Derry, attends the Nashua farmers market at 6 Hartshorn Ave. every other week, returning on Aug. 6.

According to Khachatryan, what has now become Donut O’clock started not as a business venture but as an experiment.

“We were trying doughnut places here and there and … every time we would try a new place, one of the components wouldn’t be satisfactory,” she said. “We really couldn’t find the ideal doughnut.”

Being a pastry chef, her husband Davit Hovhannisyan decided to create the ideal doughnut himself. He started developing the recipe during the beginning of 2022. After months of research and experimentation, he finally perfected the recipe for the brioche-style dough.

“It takes a lot of time to ferment and he would use a special technique so at the end the doughnuts would come out really, really fluffy,” said Khachatryan. “Then he would experiment with the glazes and the flavors. His goal was to develop a dessert that is not too high in calories, but at the same time is really elevated. … It was a journey.”

donut O’clock

Where: Find Donut O’clock at the Nashua farmers market in the Nashua Public Library parking lot, 6 Hartshorn Ave.

When: Sundays, Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct. 15, Oct. 29, Nov.

The two began bringing the doughnuts along to gatherings for friends, who declared the doughnuts the best they had ever tasted.

“Instead of taking it just as a compliment, he thought that maybe it [was] worth turning it into a full production,” Khachatryan said.

By September 2022, Donut O’clock was officially in business. With 15 varieties on their website menu, like maple apricot, apple caramel, mango and strawberry cheesecake and tiramisu, each doughnut is hand-rolled, according to Khachatryan. The creams are made from scratch every day with quality ingredients; they craft their own purees, jellies and glazes from fresh fruit.

“It is a labor of love. It is really, really demanding,” Khachatryan said. “The techniques are really artisan. They’re handmade, whereas if you go to a typical doughnut shop you will have machinery involved.”

Originally from Armenia, Khachatryan and Hovhannisyan moved to Boston and then to New Hampshire about five years ago. Both with musical backgrounds, Hovhannisyan being a classical pianist and Khachatryan being the director Virtuoso Kids Music Academy in Nashua, they wanted to incorporate musicality and artistry into their doughnuts.

“He’s so close to art and so close to the kitchen, so he just tried to make artistic doughnuts,” Khachatryan said. “It’s just like music and art; there’s a lot of components like different textures and different flavors.”

Khachatryan has noticed more and more local businesses bringing handmade products to the market, which is something she is glad to be a part of.

“The markets have been great so far. We just love people’s feedback, it’s been overwhelmingly [positive],” she said. “We are adjusting the numbers and bringing more and more but since they are handmade there’s a production capacity; we can’t just make a thousand. Not yet.”

Photos courtesy of Donut

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WiTH SHErriE PalTriNEri

Originally from East Aurora, New York, outside Buffalo, Sherrie Paltrineri went to school at Babson College in Massachusetts. Paltrineri always loved to cook and bake, and leaned into these hobbies while she was out of work due to the pandemic, selling homemade cocoa bombs at craft fairs. With her business, Sweet and Sassy, Paltrineri now makes and sells a variety of s’mores and marshmallow flavors and is a vendor at farmers markets in various towns such as Bedford and Greenfield.

What is your must-have kitchen item?

I am a collector of kitchen gadgets, much to my husband’s chagrin, but I think my one item I would be lost without is my deep fryer. Being from Buffalo, I am a wing snob. I know it’s completely unhealthy, but there are just some items that can’t be baked.

What would you have for your last meal?

A true Buffalo fish fry. For some reason, those Buffalonians know their way around a fryer. There was a restaurant in our town that was run by a German couple and they had the best fish fry around. We would order it with real German potato salad, french fries with malt vinegar on the side and pitchers of Iroquois Dark beer. That would be my ideal last meal.

What is your favorite local eatery?

I really like to stay home and cook, but when my husband and I have a date night we head to the Dublin Tap Room in Jaffrey. It’s right down the street from us, and they have Monday night wing specials. Their Buffalo wings are good … but the garlic Parmesan is to die for. They also do burger specials on Wednesdays, and prime rib dinners on some Friday nights. They have a huge tap menu and in the summer you can sit outside on the patio that overlooks the Shattuck golf course.

Name a celebrity you would like to see eating in your restaurant?

Two come to mind. Rob Lowe would be one, not that I would have anything to offer

Key Lime Marshmallows

From the kitchen of Sweet and Sassy

½ cup Key lime juice

3 packages unflavored gelatin

2 cups sugar

½ cup water

½ cup corn syrup

½ teaspoon salt

green food color (optional)

In a standing mixer mixing bowl, pour lime juice and sprinkle the 3 packages of unflavored gelatin on top.

In a heavy sauce pan, add sugar, water, corn

him [because] I don’t think he is a sweets kind of guy, but I have had a crush on him since the ’80s and I would love to meet him in person. The other celebrity would be Judge Judy. This would be someone I could sit down and really talk to while she indulged in some desserts. I just love her no-nonsense approach to life.

What is your favorite thing on your menu?

It’s hard to say, as I feel like every time I make a new treat, I think “this is my favorite,” but push come to shove, our Almond Joy s’mores bar is probably my go-to treat.

What is the biggest food trend in New Hampshire right now?

Limited-time-only offers have been around for a long time, but we are seeing more of [it to] make people think they will miss it if they wait another day. … I am also fascinated by Crumbl’s menu strategy of releasing only six cookies each week. You don’t know what they will be until Sunday night, they are only available that week and you never know when, or if, they will be back.

What is your favorite thing to cook at home?

My favorite thing to cook would be any meal where my whole family can be together. It could be sandwiches or a full Thanksgiving meal, but just cooking to bring us all together at the same table would make me happy. —

Mya Blanchard

syrup and salt, stir, and bring to a boil. Let sugar mixture boil until a candy thermometer reads 240°.

Once sugar mixture reaches 240°, mix the gelatin bloom and then begin to slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into it while whipping it on low. Turn mixer to high and continue whipping for 7 to 8 minutes, or until mixture triples in size and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Add a few drops of food color. Immediately pour mixture into a well greased 9x13” pan. For thicker marshmallows, use an 8x8” pan.

Let set for 4 hours minimum, or overnight.

Sherrie Paltrineri, owner of Sweet and Sassy. Courtesy photo.

Try This aT home

Creamy Cucumber and Pea Salad

We have reached the end of July, which is one of my favorite times of summer because of the local produce. If it has been a good farming season, we have tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces and more available at nearby farm stands. This year’s rain has definitely wreaked havoc on local farms, but we can hope that the fields and produce will be salvaged.

Although widely available, cucumber is quite often an overlooked piece of produce in my world. It doesn’t have a lot of flavor, so it isn’t a go-to snack for me. However, because of its low flavor profile, it is excellent at retaining other flavors. This creamy cucumber and pea salad requires few ingredients but delivers a lot of texture and taste.

The ingredients in this recipe are straightforward. Ideally, the cucumber will be freshly picked, but a grocery store cuke will work also. For simplicity, stick with frozen peas, but fresh peas aren’t that much more work. Shell and add them to boiling water for a minute or two, and they’re ready for the salad. I prefer Greek yogurt, as it is extra creamy, but plain yogurt can work as well. One note: The cucumber needs to sit for an hour and the entire salad should rest for a couple hours, so make this in the morning, if

Creamy Cucumber and Pea Salad

Serves 4

1 medium-sized cucumber

salt

½ cup peas, fresh or frozen

2 Tablespoons minced red onion

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

1½ Tablespoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar ground black pepper

Peel cucumber.

Slice in half lengthwise twice, so that you have 4 spears.

Cut each spear into ½-inch-thick wedges. Place cucumber wedges in a bowl, and sprinkle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt.

you want it with dinner that night.

On a personal note this is my last recipe for Try This at Home. It’s been fun writing these articles, but it’s time for me to focus on other endeavors. Thank you for reading, trying my recipes, and occasionally reaching out. It’s been a fun few years!

Michele Pesula Kuegler has been thinking about food her entire life. Since 2007 the New Hampshire native has been sharing these food thoughts and recipes at her blog, Think Tasty. Visit thinktasty.com to find more of her recipes.

Allow to sit for at least an hour. While the cucumber sits, blanch fresh peas or defrost frozen peas. After an hour, drain cucumber, and transfer to a paper towel; blot to remove excess salt. Combine cucumber, peas and onion in a medium-sized bowl.

Whisk yogurt, vinegar and sugar together in a small bowl.

Add yogurt mixture to veggies, and stir to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well.

Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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and a putting contest. There will also be chances to raise funds for The Liberty House Charity for Veterans and win prizes. Golf registration

starts at 2 p.m. and tee-off is at 3 p.m. The tasting tent opens at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $60 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.

Creamy cucumber and pea salad. Photo by Michele Pesula Kuegler.

POP C u LT u RE

MuSIC, BOOKS, MOVIES AND MORE

EbE404, Dark Ice Days (Give/Take Records)

It’s not that I’ve been avoiding the goth/industrial promo albums that have been coming in for many months from the Give/Take label; to be honest, the name of the PR company that services the imprint’s stuff is very similar to one of the nyms that a local troll uses when he emails literal gigabytes of punk cartoons to author Matt Taibbi and me, so most of it gets deleted out of hand. As far as the music on this album goes, it’s pretty much a stompy, wordless industrial DJ trip, the first two songs (“Open Water” and “Alchymicus”) sounding almost identical, which I truly hope wasn’t done on purpose; they’re of a Combichrist/darkwave sort, lots of sustained laser bursts, random samples and whatnot, not my cup of tea really but nothing that would keep the latex crowd off the dance floor, I suppose. Things get more interesting with “Bouncing,” in which the artiste(s) dabble in Greater Wrong Of The Right-era Skinny Puppy glitch and bleep-bloop. It’s fine for what it is.

Eric W. Saeger

Styx, Crash Of The Crown (alpha dog 2T/uMe Records)

Owing to age and such, midcentury-era arena bands are dropping like flies, or at best, touring around with only one original band member, as is the case with Foghat, which is down to the drummer. Styx, though, comes off as being as spry as Greta Van Fleet, pound for pound; now that they’re pretty much a self-contained unit, with their own record label (and, assuredly, studio and all that), they’re free to be as prog-rock as they like, and this album does go into some pretty busy riffs and things, as evidenced in the opening track, “The Fight Of Our Lives,” which continues their tradition of writing sociopolitically topical lyrics focused on conflicts between the First and Third Estates, but always ending on a positive note (which gets more difficult each year, of course). But as I alluded to, this is more proggy; drummer Todd Sucherman has Neil Peart-level chops, which has to be making the other guys feel really pleased. Probably the band’s best ever, pound for pound. A+ —

Eric W. Saeger

PlaYliST

A seriously abridged compendium of recent and future CD releases

• Jane, stop this crazy thing, it’s July 28 already, a Friday, and you know what that means, that’s right, it means there will be a bunch of new albums for you to listen to if you haven’t completely given up on music yet! Look there, the first album off the assembly line is a live album from Sissy Spacek look-alike Joni Mitchell, called Joni Mitchell At Newport! That’s right, Facebook grandmoms, totally live versions of all your favorites from back when everyone lived in log cabins and believed in forest giants and wood nymphs, and — wait, is this the one where — yes, it is, it’s the one where Joni was wheeled out to the Newport Folk Festival as a surprise guest during Brandi Carlisle’s set, and it was so cool, Brandi twerking like a dancehall princess or whatever she usually does, and then they rolled Joni onstage in her ancient scarab-inlaid sarcophagus and Brandi probably ruined a few songs by singing/twerking along to tunes like “Big Yellow Taxi,” “Shine,” “Help Me” and “Come In From the Cold” and whatever, “Both Sides Now” and all those other super-old melodies that, when the grandmothers put their Joni cassettes in the boombox at the backyard barbecue, it’s the cue for us males immediately to gather together, pretending not to hear them or our wives or dates, while we form a big awkward man-circle, sizing each other up just like our Neanderthal ancestors, cheap smelly American lagers in hand, talking about installing random shelves in our garages or the skyrocketing price of Viagra and all the usual man stuff. And so all those tunes will be on this disc, remember to buy this album so that Joni can get even more ridiculously rich, you owe it to ’Murica as a citizen.

• If you’ve spent any time within earshot of the overhead speakers in a Target electronics department you know of Post Malone, the Syracuse, N.Y., singer/sort-of-rapper who’s essentially a more Disney-fied version of The Weeknd, doesn’t that sound goooood? Whatever, he’s got no beef with any corporate hip-hop fraudster that I’m aware of, so I’m already fighting to stay awake writing anything about him at all, but suffice to say that his new album is called Austin, and the title track is OK if you like his usual brand of postDrake bedroom-trap-chill and have a tolerance for Auto-Tune and grillz and all the other cutting-edge cultural touchstones Malone figures he should zzzzzzzzzzzz

• Ack, I fell asleep, sorry, guys, and look who’s here, it’s Florida nu-metal wannabes Sevendust, with a sizzlin’ new album titled Truth Killer! You know, I interviewed these guys once, way back, for the Village Voice family of newspapers, and they were probably the nicest, least egotistical fellas I encountered back in those days, so hopefully they’re still a decent-enough band and still making tolerable if not terribly inventive hard rock so that I don’t have to bring down the thunder and bum them out in today’s column, you know how it goes! OK, wait, I am now broadcasting live from YouTube, where I’m watching the video for the band’s new song “Everything,” and it’s pretty decent, like Living Colour but heavier. They always did sound like Living Colour, of course, but now they sound like an even angrier derivative act!

• And finally we have London-based indie pop band The Clientele, with a new LP titled I Am Not There Anymore! They’ve released albums on Merge Records (including this one if I’m not mistaken) and that always means one thing: the reverb level is cranked to 11, which automatically makes this band awesome. The single, “Blue Over Blue” is like a cross between Beck and Belle & Sebastian, not anything I’d ever listen to in the car, but it’s fine, you have my permission to listen to it wherever you like.

— Eric W. Saeger

The

Last Ranger, by Peter Heller (Knopf, 304 pages)

Yellowstone National Park is having a moment. An hour, really.

The first national park in the U.S., it was established in 1872 and straddles Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. It is one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations and a plot device in the popular Paramount TV series. Its popularity derives not just from its natural beauty, but also from its wildlife, which includes bison, bears and wolves — the latter of which were reintroduced into the park nearly 20 years after they’d disappeared from the region a century earlier.

Human interference in the lives of wolves was the topic of Erica Berry’s memoir Wolfish (Flatiron), published earlier this year. Now Peter Heller addresses the topic in The Last Ranger, the latest in his growing compendium of novels that involve the outdoors, an interest he developed while growing up in Vermont and matriculating at Dartmouth.

Ren Hopper is a National Park Service ranger stationed at Yellowstone. It is a career best suited for solitary sorts, as much of the human interaction is observation, save encounters with the dumb or malevolent tourists, of which Ren seems to encounter more than his share. The dumb ones endanger themselves; the malevolent ones endanger the animals, by poaching. (Grizzly bears most often make the news when they kill someone, but more often it seems that humans try to kill them; their parts, especially the gallbladder, are components in traditional Chinese medicine.)

The story of how Ren, a fan of Russian fiction and specialty coffee drinks, came to live in a rangers’ cabin deep in the woods unfolds slowly. He learned to fish and love the outdoors under the tutelage of his mother, who drank to excess and left the family suddenly for murky reasons. He was married once, to a woman he deeply loved, but she died; why and how is initially unclear.

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• PAUL HOULE will discuss his book The Crash of Delta Flight 723: The Worst Air Disaster in New England History on Thursday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire (27 Navigator Road in Londonderry; 669-4877, aviationmuseumofnh.org). Tickets cost $10 and are available at the door (or in advance by calling); books will be for sale for $35, according to a press release.

• KELLY SMITH will discuss his

Ren’s best friend, besides trout, is a biologist named Hilly who studies wolves. She also lives in Yellowstone, where she is so entrenched with the packs that they know her scent and pay her little attention, as they live out their lives.

One of the more fascinating revelations of The Last Ranger is how keenly aware animals are of a human presence — some can smell us from nearly 2 miles away, and the more intelligent seem to sometimes leave their young within sight of wildlife-seeking tourists, knowing that they will be safe from predators for a short time. It’s like they’re getting some “me-time” with human babysitters, Heller writes. The novel is deeply researched, and some passages stumble into the realm of nonfiction when it comes to describing Yellowstone and its denizens.

But every good story needs a villain, and wolves are not it. The first antagonist is a surly local named Les Ingraham, whom Ren meets while fishing on his day off. To Ren, Ingraham is clearly breaking the law by pursuing a young bear with a dog. But he can’t do anything about it; he is out of uniform, and Ingraham, who is smart, has a story: his dog had been on leash but got away from him, and he was simply trying to reclaim his wayward dog.

Ren doesn’t believe him; Ingraham, like many locals, appears resentful that Yellowstone even exists and that the federal government enforces protection to animals and to the land. In particular, he seems to nurse a grudge for Hilly. And so when Hilly later gets caught in a leg trap near one of her observation points and nearly dies, Ingraham is a natural suspect, especially since he was arrested for assault 17 years earlier.

But as Ren researches Ingraham’s past, he learns that this seemingly malevolent poacher was a high school and college football star celebrated for an act of selfless heroism before he broke his back during a game. Rather than being a black-and-white suspect, Ingraham is now a puzzle to be fig-

book A Fire to Be Kindled on Friday, July 28, at 3 p.m. at Bookery (844 Elm St. in Manchester; bookerymht.com).

• SY MONTGOMERY & MATT PATTERSON will talk about their new nonfiction picture book, The Book of Turtles, at Balin Books (375 Amherst St. in Nashua; balinbooks.com) on Saturday, July 29, at 11 a.m.

• DAVID SEDARIS, humorist and author of previous bestsellers Me Talk Pretty One Day and Dress Your

ured out. At the same time, he learns about the existence of a group of wealthy ranchers called the Pathfinders, who had sued the federal government for stripping them of what they claim were historical rights to hunting and allowing their animals to graze on what was now park land.

Are the Pathfinders also more complicated than they seem, like Ingraham, or were they responsible for not only the trap that nearly killed Hilly and other seemingly taunting traps set around the park?

From the start, Heller’s sympathies clearly favor animals over people; like Hilly, who once made a vow to defend creatures who have no voice in the human world, he sees the worst things humans do as more reprehensible than the worst things animals do.

As Hilly says at one point, “If the earth were a meritocracy and we were graded on how much each species contributed to the well-being of the whole, we’d be [expletive]. God will blow the whistle at all the people and yell, Everybody out of the pool! It’s why Paul Watson, the Sea Shepherd captain, once said that the life of a worm is worth more than the life of a man. Sounds nuts, but it’s something to think about.”

As a writer, Heller has copious gifts of description. At one point, he describes the sounds of a wolf like this: “Two barks testing the night. Almost like a tuning, the confirming plucks of a string. And then a rising resonant howl that froze the stars in place, and dropped and hollowed like a woodwind, and then crescendoed again.”

He gives a character the habit of pinching the brim of his baseball cap as if to ward off bad luck. “It was like a rosary he wore on his head,” he writes.

But Heller’s novels are reliably gripping because they thrum quietly with tension, while slowly revealing the essence of characters who will stay with you for years. The Last Ranger, while not as good as Heller’s 2012 debut novel The Dog Stars — it’s a bit more predictable in places — is an excellent companion for the dog days of summer, especially for anyone who is more comfortable outside than in. A —Jennifer Graham

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Barbie (PG-13)

The blond, permanently tip-toed Stereotypical Barbie visits the decidedly un-pink human real World of los angeles in Barbie, another win for director and co-writer Greta Gerwig.

In Barbieland, pink — particularly that very specific Barbie hot-pink — abounds, with a pink wardrobe ready for Barbie (Margot Robbie) in her Dream House closet at the start of every day, perfect to wear while driving around in her pink car, waving to her other friends named Barbie, a bunch of Kens and the occasional one-off, like Ken’s skittish friend Allan (Michael Cera) or the discontinued pregnant Midge (Emerald Fennell). Except for our heroine, the Barbies of Barbieland have empowering jobs — President Barbie (Issa Rae), Scientist Barbie (Emma Mackey), Writer Barbie (Alexandra Shipp), Lawyer Barbie (Sharon Rooney), a whole slate of Barbie Supreme Court justices, a mermaid (Dua Lipa) — which, as the narrator (Helen Mirren, who is just chef’s kiss with every line delivery) informs us has helped the girls and women of the Real World reach their full feminist potential and solved all the problems of sexism forever. The Kens of Barbieland are all just sorta Ken — Ken’s job is “Beach” and there seem to be opposing Ken cliques, of which Ken (Ryan Gosling), who is in love with Barbie (Robbie), and Ken (Simu Liu), seem to be the leaders. Gosling’s Ken is particularly desperate for Barbie’s affection and notice. Whereas Barbie finds Ken to be a kind of unnecessary accessory.

All the Barbie empowerment doesn’t apparently come with a lot of introspection, because when Barbie suddenly has thoughts of death, she doesn’t know what to do with them. The thoughts of death seem to quickly metastasize into other problems, like morning breath, cellulite and, most horrifying of all, flat feet. Barbie goes to see Weird Barbie (Kate McKinnon), a Barbie permanently in the splits with a “kid just learning to use scissors” hair cut, to get advice on what to do.

Weird Barbie tells Barbie that the answer is to find the girl who is playing with her and whose sadness must be leaking to Barbie’s subconscious. With the help of this girl and Mattel, Barbie will be able to fix the ruptured membrane between Real World and Barbieland. To accomplish this, Barbie will have to go to the Real World, a trip that involves several wardrobe and Barbie vehicle changes. Because he doesn’t seem sure he can exist without her, Ken tags along.

Most of this plot is revealed in the trailer and it’s fun to go in not knowing a whole lot more. I’ll give these extra notes: In the Real World, Barbie meets Gloria (America Ferrera) and her sullen middle-school-ish daughter Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt) and Ken discovers

the Patriarchy, which may or may not have something to do with horses and Sylvester Stallone in fur coats.

I came into this movie a hardcore Greta Gerwig fan; I think her Lady Bird and Little Women are basically perfect movies. But I’d argue as much as this predisposed me to like this movie, I was also worried that this wouldn’t be up to that Gerwig standard.

Well, it is and I loved it — loved it so much I seriously considered watching it again immediately. Loved it so much I looked up the price of the official Gloria doll (it’s $50, which would be worth it if I could figure out how to send it back in time to my 9-year-old self). Loved it in a way that is both un-ironic and deeply appreciative of how wall-to-wall weird this movie is. Barbie is deliciously weird, even in its genuine emotional moments, right up until its very last second. And I loved, like those other Gerwig movies, that this movie tells a story of a mother-daughter relationship, this time going surprisingly deep in a short amount of screentime on the mother’s perspective.

If I can start making some Oscar picks now: Of course I choose Gerwig to get a director nod and a screenplay nod along with her partner (in this screenplay and in life) Noah Baumbach. I also put forth Ferrera, for a good all-around performance plus maybe two scenes that had me worrying I was about to cry in a packed movie theater. (I also did a fair amount of big out-loud guffaw laughing.)

And for Best Actor let me suggest Gosling, who is just absolutely going for it with his needy, addled, emotional Ken. He is so thoroughly game for anything in this role and absolutely appears to be having a ball.

Robbie by comparison can at times seem flatter than her supporting characters — but I think this is intentional and it ultimately pays off with what the movie is trying to do with her character. She’s able to bring genuine emotion and humanity to her character while still having a doll-like rigidity (both physically and in her thinking), at least for a while.

In smaller roles, Mirren is note perfect,

Rhea Perlman has a great part that is surprisingly touching and Will Ferrell as the head of Mattel takes his The Lego Movie character Lord Business and pushes it to an even weirder place.

The movie also looks amazing, both in its set design and in the way the characters move through Barbie Land. Similar to how the Lego movies use the visuals of the Lego toys, their movements and their accessories to give layers to the jokes and the way the world is built, this movie uses Barbie’s physicality, the elements of her dream houses and fashions and fun little notes about how kids play Barbies both for humor and to build its characters. It’s fun but also smart and it makes you appreciate the work that went in to this movie while still making it look seamless. A+

Rated PG-13 for suggestive references and brief language, according to the MPA at filmratings.com. Directed by Greta Gerwig with a screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, Barbie is an hour and 54 minutes long and distributed in theaters by Warner Bros.

Oppenheimer (R)

Cillian Murphy is the titular physicist who becomes the “father of the atomic bomb” in Oppenheimer, a three-hour biopic and meditation on nuclear weapons from Christopher Nolan.

The movie loops around, primarily in three time frames: J. Robert Oppenheimer (Murphy) as he builds his career as a noted physicist, pushing the field into new realms of theoretical physics, and becomes the head of the U.S. efforts to build an atomic bomb; Oppenheimer in the early 1950s facing a hearing to keep his Atomic Energy Commission security clearance, and Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.), a professional opponent of Oppenheimer’s in the post-war years, facing his own U.S. Senate confirmation hearing.

In the security hearing, Oppenheimer faces

criticisms for some of his pre-war connections to communist party groups, including his affair with Jean Tatlock (Florence Pugh), a party member he dated before and during his marriage to Kitty (Emily Blunt), who was herself married to someone else when their relationship started. In those 1930s scenes, we also see Oppenheimer and other scientists follow the news about German scientists and their experiments with nuclear fission. When the U.S. enters World War II and decides to build its own atomic weapons program, Lt. General Leslie Groves (Matt Damon) charges Oppenheimer with running the overall program and setting up the Los Alamos, New Mexico, middle-of-nowhere lab/makeshift town where all of the country’s efforts to build the weapon will converge and where, out in the desert, the weapon can eventually be tested. Scientists will need to be in New Mexico for the duration, and the existence of a town allows them to bring their children and wives, many of whom also have scientific backgrounds.

For all that the scientists are sort of dazzled by the puzzle of building an atomic bomb, it’s really the “we have to make one before the Nazis do” motivation that gets many of the scientists past their unease with the weapons. Oppenheimer is driven by both the science and the Nazi-beating but beyond that his feelings about the weapons he’s building seem more complicated.

In the Strauss hearing scenes, we see how Strauss’ attempts to torpedo Oppenheimer’s influence in the scientific community and the U.S. nuclear weapons program (where Oppenheimer seems to want to go slower than the ever-one-upping of the arms race) after the war lead to his own political problems. Downey gives a solid performance here but I’m not entirely sure why this layer was added. In addition to a needless padding of the runtime, it adds an element of earnestness and naiveté about politics that feels sorta goofy in this movie that already has a fair amount of “oh no, is our horrible invention going to be horrible for humanity?” silliness. On the one hand, the movie paints a fairly complex picture of a time (the 1930s) when pro-labor efforts, the fight against fascism in Spain, domestic social issues and the American communist party slosh around together, and when women play this sort of one-stepforward three-steps-back role, with highly educated women chafing against the homemaker role marriage seems to shove them in. And we see bits of scientists wrestling with the idea that developing the atomic bomb is an existential necessity (especially the scientists who are refugees of Nazi aggression) but also an existential threat.

But then we get elements that feel more

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By Michael Witthaus mwitthaus@hippopress.com

• Vocal versatility: A free al fresco performance from Sharon Jones will include selections ranging from jazz to soul to groove-steeped rhythm and blues. Jones, a Portsmouth native, is “arguably the Seacoast’s favorite performer” according to the region’s Jazz Society. Thursday, July 27, 6 p.m., First Congregational Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord, concordsfirstchurch.org.

• Metal man: Grunge didn’t eat hair metal in the early ’90s, according to Stephen Pearcy, who fronted Ratt in its salad days on the Sunset Strip. Rather, the culprit was record labels trying to squeeze every dime from the trend. “The scene,” he told Goldmine recently, “was totally flooded with cookie-cutter bands.” A box set of Ratt’s Atlantic recordings was just released, and Pearcy has been making solo albums since 2002. Friday, July 28, 8 p.m., Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry, tickets $50 and $55 tupelohall.com.

• Stars turn: Named after now-sober Alice Cooper’s 1970s celebrity drinking club, Hollywood Vampires is the world’s most famous cover band. Joe Perry, Johnny Depp and Tommy Henricksen back Cooper in a show rescheduled from May. Their latest album is a live recording. Saturday, July 29, 8 pm., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester, $45 and up at ticketmaster.com.

• Summer suds: A microbrewery situated near the Manchester airport hosts its annual Summer Block Party. The event has music from DJ Connexions, a regular bringer of beats and vibes to the brewery. It focuses on service industry people, with a pop-up industry night offering a discount to any servers and cocktail slingers who aren’t working. Enjoy a seasonally fitting “Bitchin’ Blonde” ale or their signature “West to East” IPA. Saturday, July 29, 5 p.m., Pipe Dream Brewing, 49 Harvey Road, Londonderry, pipedreambrewingnh.com.

• Green scene: A regular end-of-month happening, Jim and Jordan’s Irish Sundays are family-friendly affairs; kids 12 and under can attend free. Fiddler Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki and guitar player Jim Prendergast began hosting weekly sessions in 2012, moving to less frequent gatherings post-pandemic. Sets feature traditional selections and songs from Tirrell-Wysocki’s collection of solo efforts and albums with his band. Sunday, July 30, 4:30 p.m., Stone Church, 5 Granite St., Newmarket, $15 (suggested). See jordantwmusic.com.

With a little help

Bands, booking and community building

By Michael Witthaus mwitthaus@hippopress.com

For many musicians, having space in life to create and stages to play on is the measure of success. While stream counts and ticket sales are fine for rock ’n’ roll fantasy, a Friday night in front of a supportive group of fans and friends is a dream that might actually come true — but it won’t happen alone.

That’s the idea driving Always Forward, a promotion effort led by Sam Beachard, who’s also a singer for Manchester nu-metal band House Lights. Beachard has been part of the local music scene since Rocko’s Bar & Grill regularly presented shows in the early aughts, along with the Sad Café in Plaistow. Between those and spots like Milly’s (now Stark Brewing), he and his college friend Mathew Laramie’s band Horns Become Haloes always had a place to play.

Sad Café and Rocko’s have been gone for nearly a decade and getting from the basement to the big stage is a bigger challenge. Beachard aims to change that.

“I want to build a community within the music scene of New England,” Beachard said by phone recently, adding that indie bands face an uphill battle. “A lot of times they don’t bring the crowd, but even ones that do, a lot of promoters and venues won’t work with them because they don’t have name recognition. They’re not willing to give them a chance.”

Incorporated in late 2022, Always Forward has done five shows already, with four more planned in the coming months. A typical bill is composed of an outof-town act surrounded by a few local performers. On July 29 at The Strand in Dover, rambunctious Albany, New York, punk rockers The Snorts appear, along with Oziem, a Manchester band equally inspired by Social Distortion and the Misfits. Rounding out the undercard is Lovewell, described by Beachard as “emo alt rock indie that’s good for fans of Death Cab.”

The Jerritones, a Newmarket duo that’s fond of fuzzy guitars and oddball costumes, will headline. “I liken them to

The Jerritones, Oziem, The Snorts & Lovewell

When: Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m.

Where: The Strand, 20 Third St., Dover Tickets: $12 at eventbrite.com

early Weezer with elements of the Hives … irreverent silly lyrics, with fuzzy guitars and catchy melodies,” Beachard said. “I tell people it’s something you probably weren’t expecting, but it will put a smile on your face and have you reevaluating a bit of your musical taste.”

The following weekend in Concord’s at Penuche’s Ale House, New Jersey’s Bobby Mahoney & the Seventh Son appear. Beachard calls them “an Americana punk band … very much like John Mellencamp or Bruce Springsteen’s style.” Local support will come from Wired for Sound and Sauce on the Side.

Soon, Beachard’s own band will appear, in support of a new album that’s been a long time coming.

House Lights, which also includes Adam Soucy on drums and bassist Bobby Spence, rose from the ashes of Horns Become Haloes. In 2014, the group made a “Seven Stages of Grief”-themed EP, then scattered. “It was more a gettingback-on-the-horse moment,” Beachard said of making the record. “For us to kind of prove … we can work together, we’ve

Wired for Sound, Bobby Mahoney & the Seventh Son, Sauce on the Side

When: Friday, Aug. 4, 9 p.m.

Where: Penuche’s Ale House, 16 Bicentennial Square, Concord Tickets: $5 at the door

done a little bit of growing up here, we can be mature about this. But we all kind of had our own thing.”

Laramie and Beachard pivoted to career and family, Spence had a myriad of projects, and Soucy left to study at Berklee. One day in the depths of the pandemic, Laramie reached out to his college friend and former bandmate to share the material he’d built up in the intervening years. “He and I have always worked well together, our styles just blend very well,” Beachard said. “I love the music he writes; it resonates with me emotionally. So it’s easy for me to write lyrics to it that I can fully get behind and I’m proud of.”

What It Means to Feel is set for release Sept. 1, followed by a series of live shows. The first single, “Love and Understanding,” came out July 21. A Beachard lyric could be read as a mission statement for his promotion effort. “You’re not alone in this battle you’re fighting,” he sings. “I’m beside you, still fighting.”

Regarding Always Forward, Beachard stresses that the community he aims to foster needs support from everyone, not just musicians.

“Find one or two bands,” he said, “and make it a point to get out to their shows regularly. That’s what keeps us doing what we do; that’s what makes it worth it, even if it’s not financially. Musicians are stubborn as hell and don’t know when to quit. We’re going to do it, but we need mental support too.”

The Jerritones. Courtesy photo.

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Dockside Restaurant

6 East Side Drive, 8552222

Foster’s Tavern 403 Main St., 875-1234

auburn Auburn Pitts

167 Rockingham Road, 622-6564

Bedford Copper Door 15 Leavy Dr., 488-2677

Murphy’s Carriage House

393 Route 101, 4885875

Pressed Cafe 216 S. River Road, 6062746

T-Bones

169 S. River Road, 6237699

Village Common Park Gazebo Bell Hill Road

Bow Chen Yang Li 520 S. Bow St., 2288508

Thursday, July 27

auburn

Bristol

The Purple Pit Coffee Lounge

28 Central Square, 7447800

Brookline

The Alamo Texas Barbecue & Tequila Bar

99 Route 13, 721-5000

Averill House Winery

21 Averill Road, 3712296

Candia

The Barnyard Venue 285 Old Candia Road, 483-4888

Smyth Public Library Gazebo 55 High St., 483-8245

Canterbury Canterbury Farmers Market

9 Center Road

Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Road, 7839511

Concord Area 23 State Street, 881-9060

Auburn Pitts: open jam, 7 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Dave Zangri, 6 p.m.

Murphy’s: Doug Thompson, 5:30 p.m.

Pressed: Sam Hammerman, 6 p.m.

T-Bones: Rebecca Turmel, 6 p.m.

Cheers

17 Depot St., 228-0180

Courtyard by Marriott Concord

70 Constitution Ave.

Hermanos Cocina

Mexicana

11 Hills Ave., 224-5669

Tandy’s Pub & Grille

1 Eagle Square, 856-7614

T-Bones 404 S. Main St., 7151999

Uno Pizzeria

15 Fort Eddy Road, 2268667

Contoocook Contoocook Farmers Market 896 Main St., 746-3018

Gould Hill Farm & Contoocook Cider Co.

656 Gould Hill Road, 746-3811

Deerfield

The Lazy Lion

4 North Road, 463-7374

Derry Fody’s Tavern

Brookline

Alamo: open mic with Travis Rollo, 6 p.m.

Candia

The Barnyard: Jeff Mrozek, 7 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: karaoke, 9 p.m.

Cheers: Ralph Allen, 6 p.m.

Hermanos: Brian Booth, 6:30 p.m.

T-Bones: Doug Thompson, 5 p.m.

187 Rockingham Road, 404-6946

LaBelle Winery

14 Route 111, 672-9898

MacGregor Park

E. Broadway, 436-6136

Dover Cara Irish Pub & Restaurant

11 Fourth St., 343-4390

Epping

Holy Grail

64 Main St., 679-9559

Railpenny Tavern

8 Exeter Road, 734-2609

Telly’s Restaurant & Pizzeria

235 Calef Hwy., 6798225

Epsom Hill Top Pizzeria

1724 Dover Road, 7360027

Exeter

Sea Dog Brewing Co.

5 Water St., 793-5116

Shooters Pub

6 Columbus Ave., 7723856

Swasey Parkway 316 Water St.

Farmington Hawg’s Pen

1114 Route 11, 755-3301

Francestown Old Meetinghouse

1 New Boston Road, 731-5119

Gilford Beans and Greens 245 Intervale Road, 2932853

Patrick’s

18 Weirs Road, 293-0841

Goffstown Village Trestle 25 Main St., 497-8230

Hampton Bernie’s Beach Bar 73 Ocean Blvd., 9265050

Bogie’s 32 Depot Square, 6012319

CR’s The Restaurant 287 Exeter Road, 9297972

The Goat 20 L St., 601-6928

Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage Events are on southern stage

L Street Tavern 603

Derry

Fody’s: music bingo, 8 p.m.

LaBelle: Vegas McGraw, 7:15 p.m.

Epping

Railpenny: Southbound Outlaws, 6 p.m.

Telly’s: Tim Theriault, 7 p.m.

Epsom

Hill Top: music bingo w/ Jennifer Mitchell, 7 p.m.

local SonGWrIter makeS Good

Abrielle scharff has come a long way from her formative years caroling with her grandparents in Portsmouth. She’s headlined the legendary Bedford Hotel in London, played at folk clubs throughout New England, and opened for artists like Ruston Kelly and Victoria Canal. This rising star plays a hometown show at 3S Artspace (319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth, 7663330, 3sarts.org) on Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $12, plus fees.

17 L St., 967-4777

Sea Ketch 127 Ocean Blvd., 9260324

Shane’s Texas Pit 61 High St., 601-7091

Smuttynose Brewing 105 Towle Farm Road

Wally’s Pub 144 Ashworth Ave., 9266954

Whym Craft Pub & Brewery 853 Lafayette Road, 601-2801

Henniker Angela Robinson Bandstand Community Park, Main Street

Colby Hill Inn 33 The Oaks, 428-3281

Hillsboro Main Street Grill & Bar 126 W. Main St., 2904887

Hooksett Big Kahunas Smokehouse 1158 Hooksett Road, 935-7500

Hudson The Bar 2B Burnham Road

Exeter

Swasey Parkway: Downtown Dave & Deep Pockets, 6 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Jordan Quinn, 6 p.m.

Hampton

Bernie’s: Who’s Bad, 7 p.m.

CR’s: Just the Two of Us + 1, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Taylor Hughes, 8 p.m.

L Street: Craig Lagrassa, 2:30 p.m.; Chris Powers, 7 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Ricky Lauria, 1 p.m.; Lewis Goodwin, 8:30 p.m.

Sea Shell: Nashville Line Dance, 6 p.m.; Whiskey Horse, 7 p.m.

Smuttynose: Two Towns, 6:30 p.m.

Wally’s: Adam Luffkid, 2 p.m.; Chris Webby, 7 p.m.

Whym: music bingo, 6 p.m.

Hudson

Luk’s: Dillan Welch, 7 p.m.

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

T-Bones: Casey Roop, 5 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: karaoke w/DJ

Luk’s Bar & Grill 142 Lowell Road, 8899900

Lynn’s 102 Tavern 76 Derry Road, 943-7832

T-Bones 77 Lowell Road, 8826677

Jaffrey Park Theatre 19 Main St., 532-9300

Kensington The Farm at Eastman’s Corner 224 Amesbury Road, 347-1909

Kingston Saddle Up Saloon 92 Route 125, 369-6962

laconia Anthony’s Pier 263 Lakeside Ave., 5278345

Belknap Mill 25 Beacon St. E., No. 1, 524-8813

Bernini Pizzeria and Wine Bar 1135 Union Ave., 5278028

Cactus Jack’s 1182 Union Ave., 5287800

Fratello’s 799 Union Ave., 5282022

Naswa Resort 1086 Weirs Blvd., 3664341

T-Bones 1182 Union Ave., 5287800

Tower Hill Tavern 264 Lakeside Ave., 3669100

The Wreck Yard 322 Lakeside Ave.

litchfield

Day of the Dead Mexican Taqueria Mel’s Funway Park 454 Charles Bancroft Highway, 377-7664

londonderry

Coach Stop Restaurant & Tavern 176 Mammoth Road, 437-2022

The Common 265 Mammoth Road Stumble Inn 20 Rockingham Road, 432-3210

Manchester Backyard Brewery 1211 S. Mammoth Road, 623-3545

Jason, 7 p.m.

laconia

Fratello’s: Tim Kierstead, 6 p.m.

Tower Hill: karaoke w/ Luke

Skyrocker, 8 p.m.

londonderry

Stumble Inn: Swipe Right, 6:30 p.m.; Outliers Trio, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Cactus Jack’s: Jodee Frawlee, 5 p.m.

City Hall Pub: Phil Jacques, 7 p.m.

Currier: Halley Neal, 5 p.m.

Derryfield: Marc & Carl’s

Unplugged Jukebox, 6 p.m.

Firefly: Caylin Costello, 5 p.m.

Foundry: Brad Myrick, 5 p.m.

Fratello’s: Chris Cavanaugh, 5:30 p.m.

Goat: Cox Karaoke, 8 p.m.

KC’s Rib Shack: Chris Lester, 6

p.m.

Murphy’s: Johnny Angel, 5:30 p.m.

Strange Brew: Frank Morey, 8 p.m.

To Share: Ramez Gurung, 6:30 p.m.

Mason

The Range: Mickey and The Kid, 5 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Chris Taylor, 5:30 p.m.

Tomahawk: Sean Fullerton, 5 p.m.

Tortilla Flat: Pete Peterson, 6 p.m.

Milford

Riley’s Place: open mic, 7 p.m.

Nashua

Fody’s: DJ Rich Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Music, live and in person

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 adiaz@hippopress.com.

NiTE MuSIC THIS WEEK

Bonfire

950 Elm St., 663-7678

CJ’s

782 S. Willow St., 6278600

City Hall Pub 8 Hanover St., 232-3751

Currier Museum of Art

150 Ash St., 669-6144

Derryfield Country Club

625 Mammoth Road, 623-2880

Firefly 21 Concord St., 9359740

The Foundry 50 Commercial St., 8361925

Fratello’s 155 Dow St., 624-2022

The Goat 50 Old Granite St.

Great North Aleworks 1050 Holt Ave., 8585789

The Hill Bar & Grille McIntyre Ski Area 50 Chalet Ct., 622-6159

KC’s Rib Shack 837 Second St., 627RIBS

Olympus Pizza 506 Valley St., 644-5559

Murphy’s Taproom 494 Elm St., 644-3535

Pizza Man 850 E. Industrial Park Drive, 623-5550

Salona Bar & Grill 128 Maple St., 624-4020

Shaskeen Pub 909 Elm St., 625-0246

Shorty’s Mexican Roadhouse 1050 Bicentennial Drive, 625-1730

South Side Tavern 1279 S. Willow St., 9359947

Stark Brewing Co. 500 Commercial St., 625-4444

Pressed Café: Sam Hammerman, 6 p.m.

San Francisco Kitchen: live music, 6:30 p.m.

Shorty’s: Kieran McNally, 6 p.m.

Pittsfield

Over the Moon: open mic, 6 p.m.

Portsmouth

Cisco: Road Back Home, 4 p.m.

Gas Light: Ken Budka, 2 p.m.; Erika Van Pelt, 7 p.m.

The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Lou Antonucci, 5 p.m.

T-Bones: Chris Gardner, 5 p.m. Tuscan: Darren Bassette, 6 p.m.

Stark Park Bandstand River Road

Strange Brew 88 Market St., 666-4292

To Share Brewing 720 Union St., 836-6947

Wild Rover 21 Kosciuszko St., 6697722

Mason The Range 96 Old Turnpike Road, 878-1324

Meredith Giuseppe’s 312 Daniel Webster Hwy., 279-3313

Lakeview Tavern 7 Main St., 677-7099

Twin Barns Brewing 194 Daniel Webster Hwy., 279-0876

Merrimack

Abbie Griffin Park

6 Baboosic Lake Road

Homestead

641 Daniel Webster Hwy., 429-2022

Seabrook

Backyard Burgers: Jennifer Mitchell, 6 p.m. Red’s: Max Sullivan, 8 p.m.

Somersworth

Earth Eagle: open mic w/Dave Ogden, 6 p.m.

Strafford

Independence Inn: Malcolm Salls, 6 p.m.

Tilton

Pour Decisions: music bingo, 7 p.m.

friday, July 28

alton Bay

Dockside: music bingo, 7 p.m.

Foster’s Tavern: Justin Cohn, 7 p.m.

Tomahawk Tavern 454 Daniel Webster Hwy., 365-4960

Tortilla Flat 595 Daniel Webster Hwy., 424-4479

Milford The Pasta Loft 241 Union Square, 6722270

Riley’s Place 29 Mont Vernon St., 380-3480

Stonecutters Pub 63 Union Square, 2135979

Moultonborough Buckey’s 240 Governor Wentworth Hwy., 476-5485

Nashua Casey Magee’s Irish Pub

8 Temple St., 484-7400

Fody’s Tavern 9 Clinton St., 577-9015

Greeley Park Bandshell 100 Concord St.

Bedford

Murphy’s: Joe Winslow Duo, 6 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Tim Rollo, 6 p.m.

Candia

The Barnyard: Old Gold Duo, 7 p.m.

Concord

Area 23: Final Friday Jam with Brian Anthony Booth, 7 p.m. Hermanos: Joey Placenti, 6:30 p.m.

Contoocook

Contoocook Cider Co.: Mikey G, 5 p.m.

tHe HIGH kInGS

The Irish folk band The High Kings will play the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St. in Nashua; nashuacenterforthearts.com, 800657-8774) on Sunday, July 30, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $39 to $69.

Millyard Brewery

125 E. Otterson St., 7220104

Pressed Cafe 108 Spit Brook Road, 718-1250

San Francisco Kitchen 133 Main St., 886-8833

Shorty’s Mexican Roadhouse

48 Gusabel Ave., 8824070

Stella Blu

70 E. Pearl St., 578-5557

New Boston Molly’s Tavern & Restaurant 35 Mont Vernon Road, 487-1362

Northfield Boonedoxz Pub 95 Park St., 717-8267

Penacook American Legion Post 31 11 Charles St., 753-9372

Pittsfield Over the Moon

1253 Upper City Road,

Epping

216-2162

Portsmouth Cisco Brewers 35 Corporate Dr., 3807575

The Gas Light 64 Market St., 430-9122

The Goat 142 Congress St., 5904628

Mojo’s West End Tavern 95 Brewery Lane, 4366656

Press Room 77 Daniel St., 431-5186

Summer in the Street Pleasant Street to Porter Street to Market Square

raymond Pine Acres Campground 74 Freetown Road, 8952519

rochester Porter’s 19 Hanson St., 330-1964

Railpenny: Nick Rolser, 6 p.m.

Telly’s: Another Shot, 8 p.m.

Exeter

Shooters: Chris Bartell & Joe Leweck, 6 p.m.

Gilford

Beans and Greens: Paul Driscoll, 6 p.m.

Patrick’s Pub: John Irish, 6 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Charlie Chronopolous, 6 p.m.

Salem Copper Door 41 S. Broadway, 4582033

Field of Dreams Community Park 48 Geremonty Drive

Luna Bistro 254 N. Broadway, 4582162

T-Bones

311 South Broadway, 893-3444

Tuscan Village 9 Via Toscana, 212-9650

Salisbury Black Bear Vineyard & Winery 289 New Road, 6482811

Seabrook Backyard Burgers & Wings 5 Provident Way, 7602581

Beach Deck Bar & Grill

207 Ocean Blvd., 8141562

Hampton

CR’s: Rico Barr Duo, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Russ Six, 8 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Clint Lapointe, 1 p.m.; Ray Zerkle, 8:30 p.m.

Sea Shell: Woodland Protocol, 7 p.m.

Smuttynose: Clandestine Funk, 6:30 p.m.

Wally’s: Chris Toler, 3 p.m. Whym: Chris Fraga, 6:30 p.m.

Hillsboro

Main Street: Tequila Jim, 6 p.m.

Hudson

Luk’s: Tom Rousseau, 7 p.m.

Lynn’s 102: karaoke w/George

920 Lafayette Road, 760-7706

Red’s Kitchen + Tavern 530 Lafayette Road, 760-0030

Somersworth Earth Eagle North 350 Route 108, 8415421

Strafford Independence Inn 6 Drake Hill Road, 7183334

Sunapee The Livery in Sunapee Harbor 58 Main St., thelivery. org

Tilton Pour Decisions 500 Laconia Road, 5278066

Windham Old School Bar & Grill 49 Range Road, 4586051

Bisson, 8 p.m.

Jaffrey Park Theatre: CJ The DJ 70’s Dance Party, 7 p.m.

laconia

Fratello’s: Doug Thompson, 6 p.m.

Naswa: DJ Terry, 5 p.m.; Bob Pratte, 6 p.m.

The Wreck Yard: Luciano Monzione band, 6 p.m.

litchfield

Day of the Dead Taqueria: karaoke with DJ Brian, 7 p.m.

out oF tHe cellar and at tupelo

How many songwriters have had a signature song that’s remained popular over four decades? stephen Pearcy, the voice of RAtt had a top-10 single in 1984 that appeared on Supernatural, Stranger Things and a notorious Geico commercial. Don’t miss his upcoming appearance at Tupelo Music Hall (10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com) on Friday, July 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $50 to $55, plus fees.

londonderry

Coach Stop: Dave Clark, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Hell on Heels, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Backyard Brewery: Chris Lester, 6 p.m.

Bonfire: Eric Grant Band, 7 p.m.

Derryfield: M&D Acoustic Duo, 6 p.m.; Mostly 90’s, 8 p.m.

Firefly: Chris Perkins, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Sam Hammerman, 6 p.m.

The Foundry: Kimayo, 6 p.m.

Great North Aleworks: Brewed & Acoustic open mic with Alli Beaudry, 6 p.m.

The Hill: Pete Peterson, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s Rib Shack: Matt Bergeron, 6 p.m.

Murphy’s: Ralph Allen, 5:30, p.m.; Blue Matter, 9:30 p.m.

Olympus Pizza: Sean Coleman, 7 p.m.

Pizza Man: Nicole Knox Murphy, 6 p.m.

Shaskeen: karaoke, 8 p.m.

South Side Tavern: Cox Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Strange Brew: Fever Slip, 9 p.m.

To Share: Scott Solsky, 6:30 p.m.

Meredith

Twin Barns: The Art of Sound, 5 p.m.; Scott King, 6 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Marc Apostolides, 6 p.m.

Tomahawk: David Carson, 5 p.m

Milford

Pasta Loft: Pop Farmers, 8 p.m.

Stonecutters Pub: DJ Dave O karaoke, 9 p.m.

Nashua

Millyard: Kevin Horan, 6:30 p.m. San Francisco Kitchen: Ben, 7 p.m.

New Boston

Molly’s: live music, 7 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: karaoke night, 7 p.m.

Penacook American Legion Post 31: Jennifer Mitchell, 7 p.m

Portsmouth

Cisco: Road Back Home, 4 p.m.

Gas Light: Austin McCarthy, 2 p.m.; Now is Now, 7 p.m.; Jamie Hughes, 9:30 p.m.

The Goat: Chris Toler, 9 p.m.

Salem

Field of Dreams: The Salem Boyz, 6:30 p.m.

Luna Bistro: Chad LaMarsh, 7 p.m.

Tuscan: Full Circle Reunion, 7 p.m.

Strafford

Independence Inn: Brad Myrick, 6:30 p.m.

Sunapee

The Livery: Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio, 7:30 p.m.

Tilton

Pour Decisions: Jack Ancora, 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 29

alton Bay

Dockside: Jeff Mitchell, 8 p.m.

Foster’s Tavern: Luciano Monzione, 7 p.m.

Bedford

Murphy’s: Casey Roop, 6 p.m.

Bow

Chen Yang Li: Rebecca Turmel, 7 p.m.

Bristol

Purple Pit: Craig Jaster Quartet, 7 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Jared Rocco, 6 p.m.

Candia

The Barnyard: Bella D Sher, 7 p.m.

Concord Area 23: acoustic circle with Andy Laliotis, 2 p.m.; The Blue Buddha Band, 8 p.m.

Hermanos: John Franzosa, 6:30 p.m.

Contoocook

Cider Co.: Amanda Adams, 4:30 p.m.

Contoocook Farmers Market: Scott King, 9 a.m.

Epping

Holy Grail: Jackie Lee, 6:30 p.m.

Telly’s: Radio Daze, 8 p.m.

Exeter

Shooters: John Given & the Mercenaries, 6 p.m.

Gilford

Beans and Greens: Rebecca Turmel, 12:30 p.m.

Patrick’s Pub: Colin Hart, 6 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: DTastic Duo, 6 p.m.

Hampton

Bernie’s: MB Padfield, 1 p.m.; Alex Anthony Band, 8 p.m.

Bogie’s: live music, 7 p.m.

L Street: Craig Lagrassa, 3:30 p.m.; Keith Crocker, 8 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Clint Lapointe, 1 p.m.; Sam Hammerman, 8:30 p.m.

Sea Shell: Radio Roulette, 7 p.m.

Smuttynose: Pete Peterson, 1 p.m.; Chris Fitz Band, 6:30 p.m.

Wally’s: Russ Six, 3 p.m.; Will Evans, 8 p.m.

Whym: Peter Pappas, 6:30 p.m.

Henniker

Colby Hill Inn: Eric Lindberg Band, 6 p.m.

Hillsboro

Main Street: Lu Music, 6 p.m.

Hudson

Luk’s Bar: Todd Trusty, 7 p.m.

Jaffrey

Park Theatre: Bernie & Louise Watson, 5:30 p.m.

Kensington

The Farm at Eastman’s Corner: John Given and The Mercenaries, 2 p.m.

on tHe road aGaIn

Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th birthday in April, and he’s been observing the occasion in style. The country legend brings his live show to the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion (72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com) on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $150, plus fees.

laconia

Fratello’s: Chris Cavanaugh, 6 p.m.

Naswa: Bob Pratte Band, 6 p.m.; Bob Pratte Duo, 8 p.m.

Tower Hill: line dancing, 7 p.m.

The Wreck Yard: Chase Campbell Band, 1 p.m.

londonderry

Coach Stop: Paul Lussier, 6 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Darren Bassette, 2 p.m.; AD/HD Band, 8 p.m.

Manchester

Backyard Brewery: Dusty Gray, 6 p.m.

Bonfire: Neon Rodeo, 7 p.m.

Derryfield: The Drift Duo, 6 p.m.; Rock Junkies, 8 p.m.

Executive Health Club: Ken Budka, 6 p.m.

Firefly: John Stanley Shelley, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Tom Rousseau, 6 p.m.

Foundry: Tom Boisse, 6 p.m.

The Goat: musical brunch with Brooks Hubbard, 10 a.m.

Great North Aleworks: Paul Nelson, 4 p.m.

The Hill: Sean Coleman, 5:30 p.m.

KC’s: Doug Thompson, 6 p.m.

Murphy’s: Skip Turrisi, 5:30 p.m.; Off The Record, 9:30 p.m.

Shaskeen: Burn Permit, 9 p.m.

Strange Brew: David Hull, 9 p.m.

Wild Rover: Ramez Mataz, 5 p.m.

Meredith

Giuseppe’s: Andre Balazs, 5:45 p.m

Twin Barns: Jud Caswell, 3 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Paul Gormley, 6 p.m.

Tomahawk: Matt Bergeron, 5 p.m.

Milford

Pasta Loft: Horizon, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Casey Magee’s: Justin Cohn, 8 p.m.

San Francisco Kitchen: Josh Foster, 6:30 p.m.

New Boston

Molly’s: live music, 7 p.m.

Pittsfield

Over the Moon: Jackie Crow, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth

Cisco: Freevolt, noon

Gas Light Pub: Jordan Quinn, 2 p.m.; Amanda Dane, 7 p.m.; Pete Peterson, 9:30 p.m.

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.

Summer in the Street: Seacoast Wind Ensemble, 5:30 p.m.

Salem

Luna Bistro: Lou Antonucci, 7 p.m.

Salisbury

Black Bear: Austin McCarthy, 2 p.m.

Tilton

Pour Decisions: karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 30

alton Bay

Dockside: James Allen, 4:30 p.m.

Bedford

Copper Door: Marc Apostolides, 11 a.m.

Murphy’s: Jamie Martin, 4 p.m.

Brookline

Alamo: Matt Borrello, 4 p.m.

Averill House: Jackie Therrien, 1:30 p.m.

Canterbury

Shaker Village: Vital Tones, Stefanie Guzikowsky Trio, 4 p.m.

Concord

Cheers: Jonny Friday, 5 p.m.

Contoocook

Cider Co.: Brad Myrick, 3 p.m.

Epping

Railpenny: SuperDry, noon

Francestown

Old Meeting House: Decatur Creek, 4 p.m.

Goffstown

Village Trestle: Bob Pratte, 3:30 p.m.

Hampton

Bernie’s: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, 7 p.m.

The Goat: Justin Jordan, 1 p.m.

L Street: Chris Powers, 3:30 p.m.;

Dave Clark, 8 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Ray Zerkle, 1 p.m.;

Austin McCarthy, 8:30 p.m.

Sea Shell: Redemption, 7 p.m.

Smuttynose: Lewis Goodwin Duo, 1 p.m.; Roots Rhythm Duo, 5:30 p.m.

Wally’s: MB Padfield, 2 p.m.

Henniker

Colby Hill Inn: Chase Campbell, 4 p.m.

Hudson

Lynn’s 102: Vinyl Legion, 4 p.m.

Kensington

The Farm at Eastman’s Corner: Mike Gruen Trio, 2 p.m.

laconia

Belknap Mill: open mic, 2 p.m.

Bernini: Don Severance, 5 p.m. Fratello’s: Lou Antonucci, 6 p.m.

Leavitt Park: Andrea Paquin, 4 p.m.

Naswa: Bob Pratte Band, 6 p.m.

T-Bones: Chris Fraga, 4 p.m.

londonderry

Stumble Inn: Another Shot Duo, 4 p.m.

Manchester

Derryfield: Chuck Alaimo Duo, 5 p.m.

Firefly: Chuck Alaimo, 11 a.m.

Foundry: Brad Myrick, 10 a.m.

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 10 a.m.

KC’s: Casey Roop, 3 p.m.

Murphy’s: Chris Cavanaugh, 3 p.m.

Stark Park: Love Dogs, 2 p.m.

Strange Brew: Peter Higgins, 3 p.m.; One Big Soul Jam, 7 p.m.

Mason

The Range: Craig Thomas and Bluetopia, 3 p.m.

Merrimack

Tomahawk: Jordan Quinn, 4 p.m.

naSHvIlle neWcomerS

See Tigirlily Gold with Neon Rodeo as part of the “Nashville Newcomers” series at Bank of NH Stage (16 S. Main St. in Concord; ccanh. com) on Thursday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Milford

Riley’s Place: open mic w/ Blues Jam, 1 p.m.

Nashua

Stella Blu: KOHA, 3 p.m.

New Boston

Molly’s: live music, 1 p.m.

Northfield

Boonedoxz Pub: open mic, 4 p.m.

Portsmouth

Cisco: Dub Apocalypse, noon

Gas Light: Rebecca Turmel, 2 p.m.; Alex Roy Band, 6 p.m.

The Goat: Rob Pagnano, 9 p.m.

Salem

Copper Door: Nate Comp, 11

a.m.

Luna Bistro: Ed Chenoweth, 4 p.m.

Tuscan: DJ, 11 a.m.

Seabrook

Beach Deck: Pete Peterson, 4

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p.m.

Windham Old School: Mike Gacek, 2 p.m.

Monday,

Bedford

July 31

Murphy’s: Jodee Frawlee, 5:30 p.m.

Dover

Cara Irish Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.

Gilford

Patrick’s Pub: open mic w/John

McArthur, 6 p.m.

Hampton

Bernie’s: Pat Dowling, 7 p.m.

The Goat: Caylin Costello, 9 p.m.

L Street: Carl Chloros, 2:30 p.m.;

Keith Crocker, 7 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Ray Zerkle, 1 p.m.;

Clint Lapointe, 8:30 p.m.

Sea Shell: Something Stupid, 7 p.m.

Wally’s: Brooks Hubbard, 2 p.m.

black-and-white (sometimes literally going to black-and-white footage) and take us to, like, West Wing: Mid-Century and seem to suggest that these people who have been through a depression, international political upheaval, war and into the McCarthy era are unaware that cynicism, pettiness or moral compromise exist in politics.

All that said, Murphy gives a wonderful-

film

Venues

Chunky’s Cinema Pub

707 Huse Road, Manchester; 151 Coliseum Ave., Nashua; 150 Bridge St., Pelham, chunkys.com

Fathom Events Fathomevents.com

The Flying Monkey 39 Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551, flyingmonkeynh.com

Milford Drive-In 531 Elm St., Milford, milforddrivein.com

The Music Hall 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 4362400, themusichall.org

O’neil Cinemas at Brickyard Square

24 Calef Hwy., Epping, 679-3529, oneilcinemas.com

Park Theatre

19 Main St., Jaffrey, theparktheatre.org

Red River Theatres

Hudson

The Bar: karaoke with Phil, 7 p.m.

Jaffrey

Park Theatre: open mic, 6:30 p.m.

laconia

Fratello’s: Don Severance, 6 p.m.

londonderry

Stumble Inn: Lisa Guyer, 7 p.m.

Manchester

Fratello’s: Phil Jacques, 5:30 p.m.

The Goat: David Campbell, 9 p.m.

Murphy’s: Jordan Quinn, 5:30 p.m.

Salona: music bingo with Jennifer Mitchell, 6 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Pete Peterson, 6 p.m.

ly agonized performance as an Oppenheimer who is self-aware and yet also self-deluding. He does a good job of showing us a man who is permanently shaken by what he’s done. And the movie looks great — the explosions it makes so much of in the trailers are actually not as impressive as the vastness of the New Mexico desert and the way it shows us Los Alamos popping up from nothing. That part of the story — the pre-war scientific and political landscape through the Trinity

11 S. Main St., Concord, 2244600, redrivertheatres.org

Regal Concord 282 Loudon Road, Concord, regmovies.com

Rex Theatre 23 Amherst St., Manchester, 6685588, palacetheatre.org

Smitty’s Cinema 630 W. Main St., Tilton, 2863275, smittyscinema.com

The Strand 20 Third St., Dover, 343-1899, thestranddover.com

Wilton Town Hall Theatre 40 Main St., Wilton, wiltontownhalltheatre.com, 654-3456

• Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One (PG-13, 2023) will screen at the Park Theatre in Jaffrey through Thursday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m.

• Barbie (PG-13, 2023) will screen at Red River Theatres in Concord on Thursday, July 27, at 4:15 & 7 p.m.; Friday, July 28, through

Nashua

Fody’s: karaoke night, 9:30 p.m.

Portsmouth Gas Light: Jonny Friday, 2 p.m.;

Tim Theriault, 7:30 p.m.

The Goat: Good Thomas’s musical bingo, 7 p.m.; Alex Anthony, 9 p.m.

Seabrook

Red’s: music bingo, 7 p.m.

Tuesday,

Bedford

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Murphy’s: Chris Cavanaugh, 5:30 p.m.

Concord

Tandy’s: open mic, 8 p.m.

Derry

MacGregor Park: The Slakas, 7 p.m.

Hampstead

Meetinghouse Park: Tru Diamond, 6 p.m.

Hampton

Bernie’s: Adam Luffkin, 7 p.m.

The Goat: Mike Forgette, 9 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Clint Lapointe, 1 p.m.

Sea Shell: Billy D and the RockIts, 7 p.m.

Shane’s: music bingo, 7 p.m

Wally’s: Mike Forgette, 3 p.m.;

tHe need For Speed

The Movies in the Park in Merrimack presents last year’s hot summer blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick (2022, PG-13) at 8:30 p.m. in Wasserman Park (116 Naticook Road, Merrimack). In the event of inclement weather, a decision will generally be posted to Merrimack Parks & Recreation’s website or Facebook by 1 p.m. as to whether or not it will be postponed. Visit merrimackparksandrec.org. The screenings are free.

test — is really well-drawn, with lots of texture and details you want to dig in to (like the women who get a chance to work in Los Alamos because they already have security clearances via their husbands, or the small professional world of the pre-war physicist community and their various alignments to the U.S./U.K., the Nazis or the Soviets).

Oppenheimer could have benefited from a cleaner, more streamlined approach to its story but it is nevertheless packed with good

performances and standout bits of story. B+ Rated R for some sexuality, nudity and language, according to the MPA on filmratings. com. Directed by Christopher Nolan with a screenplay by Christopher Nolan (based on the book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin), Oppenheimer is three hours long and is distributed in theaters by Universal Studios.

Sunday, July 30, 1:30, 4:15 & 7 p.m.; Monday, July 31, through Thursday, Aug. 3, at 4:15 & 7 p.m.

• Oppenheimer (R, 2023) will screen at Red River Theatres in Concord on Thursday, July 27, at 3 & 6:45 p.m.; Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at 2 & 6:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 30, at 12:30 & 4:30 p.m.; Monday, July 31, through Thursday, Aug. 3, at 3 & 6:45 p.m.

• Barbenheimer Red River Theatres in Concord is highlighting its opportunities to the the previous two movies (Barbie is a little under two hours; Oppenheimer is three hours) back to back. On Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, see Barbie at 4:15 p.m. and Oppenheimer at 6:30 p.m.; On Sunday, July 30, see Oppenheimer at 12:30 and Barbie at 4::15 p.m. or Barbie at 1:30 and Oppenheimer at 4:30 p.m.; Monday through Thursdays, see Barbie at 4:15 p.m. and Oppenheimer at 6:45 p.m. or Oppenheimer at 3 p.m. and Barbie at 7 p.m.

• Grease (1978) a sing-along version of the movie will screen at the Music Hall in Portsmouth on

Thursday, July 27, and Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m.

• The Miracle Club (PG-13, 2023) will screen at the Park Theatre in Jaffery on Thursday, JUly 27, and Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, July 29, at 1 and 7 p.m.

• Oklahoma! (1998) a filmed version of the Hugh Jackman-starring stage play at the Royal National Theatre in London will screen Saturday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Park Theatre in Jaffrey. Tickets cost $15.

• Movies in the Park in Merrimack returns on Saturday, July 29, with a screening of Top Gun: Maverick (2022, PG-13) at 8:30 p.m. The lineup also includes Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022, PG) on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m. and Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2022, PG) on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to Merrimack residents and non-residents. Screenings are held in Wasserman Park (116 Naticook Road, Merrimack). In the event of inclement weather, a decision will generally be posted to Merrimack Parks & Recreation’s website or Facebook by 1 p.m. as to whether

or not it will be postponed. Visit merrimackparksandrec.org.

• The Apple Tree Girl (1917) a silent film produced by Thomas Edison presented with live musical accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis will screen Sunday, July 30, at 2 p.m. at Wilton Town Hall Theatre.

• Heathers (R, 1988) return to Westerberg High with this 35th Anniversary screening at Regal Fox Run in Newington on Sunday, July 30, at 4 p.m. See fathomevents.com.

• Movie Night Mondays on Hampton Beach (next to the playground) at dusk.. The films run weekly through Aug. 28, and admission is free. See hamptonbeach.org..

• Summer Kids Series Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in July and August, O’neil Cinemas in Epping hosts its annual summer kids series, featuring a schedule of children’s and family-friendly films for $3 per ticket. The screenings continue with The Boss Baby: Family Business on July 31 and Aug. 2

• Summer Movie Express Series, a schedule of family-friendly

movies, will screen at Regal Cinemas in Concord on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for $2 per ticket, often at 2 p.m., now through Sept. 6. See regmovies.com for the full schedule, which includes The Boss Baby: Family Business and Doolittle on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2;.

• Il Trovatore a Metropolitan Opera HD Live Encore screening will take place Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 1 and 6:30 p.m. at Regal Fox Run in Newington. See fathomevents.com for tickets.

• Nashua’s SummerFun “Pic in the Park” at the Bandshell at Greeley Park (100 Concord St. in Nashua) On Friday, Aug. 4, the film is High School Musical (G) and on Friday, Sept. 8, it’s National Treasure.

• Princess Mononoke (PG-13, 1997) will screen as part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2023 at Cinemark Rockingham Park in Salem and Regal Fox Run in Newington Saturday, Aug. 5, through Wednesday, Aug. 9. Screenings are at 3 p.m. on Aug. 5; 4 p.m on Aug. 6 (also at 7 p.m. at Regal Fox Run); at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 through Aug. 9. See fathomevents.com.

musical bingo, 7 p.m.

Henniker

Henniker Commons: Not Fade Away, 6:30 p.m.

laconia

Fratello’s: Henry LaLiberte, 6 p.m.

londonderry

Stumble Inn: Jodee Frawlee, 6 p.m.

Manchester

Fratello’s: Jordan Quinn, 5:30 p.m.

The Goat: Mokey Knife Fight Lite, 9 p.m.

KC’s Rib Shack: Paul & Nate open mic, 7 p.m.

Murphy’s: Dave Clark, 5:30 p.m. Strange Brew: David Rousseau,

8 p.m.

Merrimack

Homestead: Lou Antonucci, 6 p.m.

Nashua

Greeley Park: American Legion Band, 7 p.m.

Portsmouth Gas Light: Johnny Angel, 2 p.m.; Lewis Goodwin, 7:30 p.m.

The Goat: Isaiah Bennett, 8 p.m.

Seabrook

Backyard Burgers: music bingo with Jennifer Mitchell, 7 p.m. Red’s: country night, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, aug. 2

Bedford

Murphy’s: John Stanley Shelley, 5:30 p.m.

Village Common Park Gazebo: Bedford Big Band, 6 p.m.

Candia

Smyth Library: Clandestine, 6:30 p.m.

Canterbury

Farmers Market: Chris Bonoli, 4 p.m.

Concord Courtyard Marriott: Ryan Williamson, 5 p.m.

Tandy’s: karaoke, 8 p.m.

Uno Pizzeria: Kimayo, 6 p.m.

marIno From JerSey

Mike Marino — or, as his fans call him, New Jersey’s Bad Boy — has starred in over 200 commercials, appeared on soaps like One Life to Live and As the World Turns, and headlined the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. He takes his standup act to the Lakeport Opera House (781 Union Ave., Laconia, 519-7506, lakeportopera.com) on Thursday, July 27, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 ro $30, plus fees.

COMEDY THIS WEEK anD bEYOnD

Venues

Bank of NH Stage in Concord

16 S. Main St., Concord, 2251111, banknhstage.com

Capitol Center for the Arts — Chubb Theatre

44 S. Main St., Concord, 2251111, ccanh.com

Chunky’s 707 Huse Road, Manchester; 151 Coliseum Ave., Nashua; 150 Bridge St., Pelham; chunkys.com

Colonial Theatre 609 Main St., Laconia, 800-6578774, coloniallaconia.com

The Flying Monkey 39 Main St., Plymouth, 5362551, flyingmonkeynh.com

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com

Headliners Comedy Club DoubleTree By Hilton, 700 Elm St., Manchester, headlinerscomedyclub.com

LaBelle Winery

345 Route 101, Amherst, 6729898, labellewinery.com

LaBelle Winery Derry 14 Route 111, Derry, 672-9898, labellewinery.com

Lakeport Opera House 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 5197506, lakeportopera.com

Martha’s Exchange Restaurant & Brewery 185 Main St., Nashua, 8838781, marthas-exchange.com

McCue’s Comedy Club at the Roundabout Diner 580 Portsmouth Traffic Circle, Portsmouth, mccuescomedyclub.com

Millyard Brewery 125 E. Otterson St., Nashua, 722-0104, millyardbrewery.com

Murphy’s Taproom 494 Elm St., Manchester, scampscomedy.com/shows

The Music Hall 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall.org

The Music Hall Lounge 131 Congress St., Portsmouth,

Derry Fody’s: karaoke, 7 p.m.

Hampton

The Goat: Justin Jordan, 8 p.m.

Sea Ketch: Dave Gerard, 1 p.m.; Austin McCarthy, 8:30 p.m.

Sea Shell: Mischief Mile, 7 p.m.

Wally’s: Jonny Friday, 3 p.m.; live band karaoke, 8 p.m.

Kingston

Saddle Up Saloon: Musical Bingo Nation, 7 p.m.

laconia

Fratello’s: Eric Grant, 6 p.m.

londonderry

Londonderry Common: Delta Generators, 7 p.m.

Stumble Inn: Sean Coleman, 6 p.m

Manchester

Derryfield : Ralph Allen, 6 p.m.

Fratello’s: Chris Lester, 6 p.m.

The Goat: line dancing, 7 p.m.; Mike Forgette, 10 p.m.

Murphy’s: Chris Powers, 5:30 p.m.

Stark Brewing: Cox karaoke, 8 p.m.

Strange Brew: open mic w/ Will Bemiss, 8 p.m

Merrimack

Abbie Griffin Park: The Twangtown Paramours, 6 p.m.

Homestead: Caylin Costello, 6 p.m.

Milford

Stonecutters Pub: open mic, 8 p.m.

Nashua

Pressed Café: Jodee Frawlee, 6 p.m.

Portsmouth

Gas Light: Peter Pappas, 2 p.m.; Dave Clark, 7:30 p.m. The Goat: Alex Anthony, 9 p.m. Press Room: open mic, 5:30 p.m.

rochester Concerts on the Common: North River, 6 p.m.

Seabrook Chop Shop: DJ Manny awesome DJ event, 7:30 p.m.

tandup Guy

If you can’t get enough of Robert Kelly’s vulnerable, hilarious standup, you have two opportunities to see him live. He headlines the Music Hall Lounge (131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 436-2400, themusichall. org) on Thursday, July 27, at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets range from $36 to $46. He also plays at the Nashua Center for the Arts (201 Main St., Nashua, 800-657-8774, nashuacenterforthearts.com) on Friday, July 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $30, plus fees.

for the Arts, Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m.

436-2400, themusichall.org

Nashua Center for the Arts 201 Main St., Nashua, 800-6578774, nashuacenterforthearts. com

Palace Theatre 80 Hanover St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org

Rex Theatre 23 Amherst St., Manchester, 668-5588, palacetheatre.org

Rochester Opera House 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 335-1992, rochesteroperahouse. com

Ruby Room Comedy 909 Elm St., Manchester, 4910720, rubyroomcomedy.com

Scamps Comedy Productions scampscomedy.com

Stone Church 5 Granite St., Newmarket, 6597700, stonechurchrocks.com

The Strand 20 Third St., Dover, 343-1899, thestranddover.com

Tupelo Music Hall

10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com

The Word Barn 66 Newfields Road, Exeter, 244-0202, thewordbarn.com

Events

• Robert Kelly Music Hall Lounge, Thursday, July 27, 8:30 p.m.

• Will Noonan & Andrew Della Volpe Rex, Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m.

• Robert Kelly Nashua Center for the Arts, Friday, July 28, 8 p.m.

• Mike Marino Lakeport Opera House, Friday, July 28, 8 p.m.

• Nashua Cougars Comedy Night Martha’s Exchange, Friday, July 28, 8 p.m.

• Jimmy Tingle Music Hall Lounge, Saturday, July 29, 6 & 8:30 p.m.

• David Sedaris Nashua Center

• Chris D Murphy’s Taproom, Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m.

• Amy Tee Headliners, Saturday, July 29, 8:30 p.m.

• Steve Scarfo Chunky’s Manchester, Saturday, July 29, at 8:30 p.m.

• Ken Rogerson & Jeff Koen Rex, Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m.

• Tom Papa Casino Ballroom, Friday, Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m.

• Cindy Foster Press Room, Saturday, Aug. 5, 7 p.m.

• Joe Pera Colonial Laconia, Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

• Dave Lamb Murphy’s Taproom, Saturday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m.

• Ken Rogerson Headliners, Saturday, Aug. 5, 8:30 p.m.

• Lawn & Disorder Comedy Show: Karen Morgan & Jim Colliton LaBelle Derry, Thursday, Aug. 10, 8 p.m.

• Kevin Pollak Palace Theatre, Saturday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.

• Lenny Clarke Tupelo, Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

• Will Smalley & Janet McNamara Murphy’s Taproom, Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

• Jody Sloane Headliners, Saturday, Aug. 12, 8:30 p.m.

• Hampton Beach Comedy Festival from Scamps Comedy Production McGuirk’s, Wednesday, Aug. 16, through

Sunday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m.

• Accidentally On Purpose Improv LaBelle Derry, Thursday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m.

• Al Park & special guest, Rex, Friday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m.

• Mother of a Comedy Show with Kelly MacFarland, Kerri Louise & Christine Hurley Nashua Center for the Arts, Friday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m.

• Tim Dillon Casino Ballroom, Saturday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.

• Dan Crohn Headliners, Saturday, Aug. 19, 8:30 p.m.

• Kelly MacFarland & Carolyn Plummer LaBelle Amherst, Thursday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m.

• Jimmy Tingle Park Theatre, Saturday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.

• Jimmy Dunn Bank of NH Stage Concord, Saturday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m.

• Jen Kober Music Hall Lounge, Saturday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m.

• Steve Bjork Headliners, Saturday, Aug. 26, 8:30 p.m.

• Pete Andrews and Cottage Comedy Kathleen’s Irish Pub, Saturday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m.

• Tony V & Friends Rex, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m.

• Demetri Martin Chubb Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.

• Lenny Clarke Park Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m.

Andrew Della Volpe.

Trivia

Events

from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

• Jaws 21+ trivia night

Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m. at Chunky’s in Manchester (707 Huse Road in Manchester; chunkys.com). Reserve a seat with a $5 food voucher.

• R-Rated Family Feud Game

Friday, July 28, at 8:30 p.m. at Chunky’s in Manchester (707 Huse Road in Manchester; chunkys. com). Tickets cost $20 per person.

• 80s music 21+ trivia night Thursday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m. at Chunky’s in Manchester (707 Huse Road in Manchester; chunkys.com). Reserve a seat with a $5 food

Concerts

Venues

Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 293-4700, banknhpavilion.com

Bank of NH Stage in Concord 16 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, banknhstage.com

Capitol Center for the Arts

Chubb Theatre, 44 S. Main St., Concord, 225-1111, ccanh.com

Castle in the Clouds

455 Old Mountain Road, Moultonborough, 476-5900

Cisco Brewers 35 Corporate Dr., Portsmouth, ciscobrewersportsmouth.com

Colonial Theatre

609 Main St., Laconia, 800-6578774, coloniallaconia.com

Crows’ Feat Farm 178 Drinkwater Road, Kensington, crowsfeatfarm.org

The Flying Monkey 39 Main St., Plymouth, 536-2551, flyingmonkeynh.com

Franklin Opera House 316 Central St., Franklin, 934-1901, franklinoperahouse.org

Weekly

• Thursday trivia at Station 101 (193 Union Sq., Milford, 249-5416) at 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday trivia at Day of the Dead Taqueria (454 Charles Bancroft Hwy. in Litchfield, 377-7664) at 6:30 p.m. with DJ Brian.

• Thursday trivia at Great North Aleworks (1050 Holt Ave., Manchester, 858-5789, greatnorthaleworks.com) from 7 to 8 p.m.

• Thursday trivia with Game Time Trivia at Hart’s Turkey Farm (223 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith, 279-6212, hartsturkeyfarm.com)

Fulchino Vineyard 187 Pine Hill Road, Hollis, 4385984, fulchinovineyard.com

Great Waters 54 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, 5697710, greatwaters.org

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach, 929-4100, casinoballroom.com

Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club 135 Congress St., Portsmouth, 888603-JAZZ, jimmysoncongress.com

LaBelle Winery

345 Route 101, Amherst, 672-9898, labellewinery.com

LaBelle Winery Derry 14 Route 111, Derry, 672-9898, labellewinery.com

Lakeport Opera House 781 Union Ave., Laconia, 5197506, lakeportopera.com

The Music Hall

28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 4362400, themusichall.org

The Music Hall Lounge 131 Congress St., Portsmouth, 4362400, themusichall.org

• Thursday trivia at Yankee Lanes (216 Maple St., Manchester, 6259656, yankeelanesentertainment. com) at 7 p.m.

• Thursday Opinionation by Sporcle trivia at Uno Pizzeria & Grill (15 Fort Eddy Road in Concord; 226-8667) 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., 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 p.m. in the lounge.

• Tuesday trivia at Reed’s North (2 E. Main St. in Warner, 456-2143, 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, 9437832, lynns102.com), at 7 p.m.

• Tuesday Geeks Who Drink trivia at Peddler’s Daughter (48 Main St., Nashua, 821-7535, thepeddlers-

The Spotlight Room 96 Hanover St., Manchester, 6685588, palacetheatre.org

SNHU Arena 555 Elm St., Manchester, 6445000, www.snhuarena.com

daughter.com), from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

• Wednesday trivia at Main Street Grill and Bar (32 Main St., Pittsfield; 435-0005, mainstreetgrillandbar.com) at 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday trivia at Popovers (11 Brickyard Sq., Epping, 734-4724, popoversonthesquare.com) from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

• Wednesday Kings Trivia at KC’s

• Neil Berg: 50 Years of Rock & Roll Friday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Castle in the Clouds

• The Linda Ronstadt Experience Friday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Kirk Fletcher Band Friday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’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 trivia at The Bar (2b Burnham Road, Hudson, 943-5250) at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday trivia at City Hall Pub (8 Hanover St.; 232-3751, snhhg.com) at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday World Tavern Trivia at Fody’s Tavern (9 Clinton St. in Nashua, fodystavern.com, 5779015) at 8 p.m.

no Ballroom

• Dub Apocalypse Saturday, July 29, 12 p.m., Cisco Brewers Portsmouth

• Jackie Therrien Sunday, July 30, 1:30 p.m., Averill House Winery

• Sing-Along Piano Bar Sunday, July 30, 6 p.m., Bank of NH Stage

Nashua Center for the Arts

201 Main St., Nashua, 800-6578774, nashuacenterforthearts.com

Palace Theatre

80 Hanover St., Manchester, 6685588, palacetheatre.org

Park Theatre

19 Main St., Jaffrey, 532-9300, theparktheatre.org

Press Room

77 Daniel St., Portsmouth, 4315186, pressroomnh.com

The Range

96 Old Turnpike Road, Mason, 878-1324, therangemason.com

Rex Theatre

23 Amherst St., Manchester, 6685588, palacetheatre.org

Rochester Opera House 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, 3351992, rochesteroperahouse.com

Stone Church 5 Granite St., Newmarket, 6597700, stonechurchrocks.com

The Strand 20 Third St., Dover, 343-1899, thestranddover.com

3S Artspace

319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth, 7663330, 3sarts.org

Tupelo Music Hall 10 A St., Derry, 437-5100, tupelomusichall.com

The Word Barn

66 Newfields Road, Exeter, 2440202, thewordbarn.com

Shows

• Road Back Home Thursday, July 27, 4 p.m., Cisco Brewers Portsmouth

• Lola Kirke Thursday, July 27, 7 p.m., Word Barn

• Vegas McGraw Country Concert Thursday, July 27, 8 p.m., Labelle Derry

• Jose James Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s

• Abrielle Scharff Friday, July 28, 7 p.m., 3S Artspace

• The Fab Four Ultimate Tribute Friday, July 28, 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom

• Stephen Pearcy, the voice of RATT Friday, July 28, 8 p.m., Tupelo

• Kendall Street Company Friday, July 28, 8 p.m., Press Room

• Dueling Pianos Friday, July 28, 8 p.m., Bank of NH Stage

• Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago Friday, July 28, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House

• Chad Hollister Trio Friday, July 28, 8 p.m., Music Hall Lounge

• Freevolt Saturday, July 29, 12 p.m., Cisco Brewers Portsmouth

• Goldenoak/The Wolff Sisters Saturday, July 29, 6 p.m., Stone Church

• Rock My Soul Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m., Word Barn

• The Jerritones & Friends Saturday, July 29, 7 p.m., The Strand

• Jim Messina Saturday, July 29, 7:30 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Draw The Line: An Aerosmith Tribute Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m., Rochester Opera House

• Hollywood Vampires Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m., SNHU Arena

• Dark Desert Eagles (Eagles tribute) Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m., Casi-

• Glenn Miller Orchestra Sunday, July 30, 6 p.m., Flying Monkey

• Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra Sunday, July 30, 6:30 & 9 p.m., Jimmy’s

• The High Kings Sunday, July 30, 7 p.m., Nashua Center for the Arts

• Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Sunday, July 30, 7 p.m., Music Hall

• Rainbow Girls Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m., Word Barn

• Willie Nelson & Friends Wednesday, Aug. 2, 6 p.m., Bank of NH Pavilion

• Gabe Stillman Wednesday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., Jimmy’s

• The Beach Boys Wednesday, Aug. 2, 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom

• Darlingside Thursday, Aug. 3, 5 & 8 p.m., Word Barn

• Soulive Thursday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m & 9:30 p.m., Jimmy’s

• All Fired Up (Pat Benatar tribute) Thursday, Aug. 3, 7:15 p.m., LaBelle Amherst

• Jay White Is Neil Diamond Thursday, Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m., and Friday, Aug. 4, 8 p.m., Lakeport Opera House

• Walk That Walk Thursday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m., Press Room

• Lucy Kaplansky Friday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Word Barn

muSIc on tHe Green

Catch vital tones, the indie rock/Americana band featuring Chris Guzikowski, Stefanie Guzikowski and Julie Alexander, on Sunday, July 30, at 4 p.m. at the Canterbury Shaker Village (288 Shaker Road in Canterbury; shakers.org, 783-9511) as part of their weekly Music on the Green. Admission is a suggested donation of $20.

Hollywood Vampires.

Jaws

“Make Me One With Everything”— it’s a lot to include.

Down

1. “As a result ...”

2. Greasy spoon dish

3. “M*A*S*H” star Alan

4. Opulence

5. State-straddling lake

6. Nibble away at

7. As to

8. Like some naughty words, length-wise

9. High-grossing 2016 comic book adaptation

10. Cheese protector

11. Like a starless sky

12. Carrot cohort, in the frozen food section

15. Exercise spot with a song written about it

21. Faithful

22. Sound booster

25. Command after “copy”

26. No later than

27. Look fixedly

28. Jack Black/Kyle Gass duo

29. Olympics venue

31. Work out dough

32. ___ nous (just between us)

across

1. Unfreeze

5. Late-week exclamation

9. Faucet issue

13. Revolutionary War spy Nathan

14. Exasperate

16. Munich article

17. Letters on egg cartons

18. 1960s art-rock group Procol ___

19. “Johnny’s Theme” composer Paul

20. More petty golf assistant?

23. Temperature tester

24. Nightstand topper

25. Intrusively forward

28. ___ kwon do

30. Casino game

34. Sugar bowl invader

35. Text messages for the public, e.g.

38. ___ occasion

39. Devices to watch movies like “Rambo” and “Rocky”?

42. Lose energy

43. Indian cheese

44. “What ___ you suggesting?”

45. Song of lament

47. It may be shared by coworkers

48. ___ Ring (2022 George R.R. Martin-involved RPG)

50. Autobahn auto

52. Took down

53. Equipment in an unruly hybrid of “Dancing with the Stars” and “Hockey Night in Canada”?

60. Result of dividing by 2

61. Overseas money

62. Skeleton segment

63. Moisturizer additive

64. Have ___ at the table

65. Divisible by 2

66. Tick relative

67. Some Morse code

68. Oboe player’s need

33. Nevada senator Jacky who used to be a computer programmer

36. Prune trees

37. MS submitter’s enclosure

40. Court charge

41. Emmy winner Goldstein

46. “Westworld” actor Brynner

49. Stoller’s partner in songwriting

51. “The Sopranos” actress ___ de

Matteo

52. Short staffers?

53. Tourist-heavy Indonesian island

54. Bunches

55. Layered cookie

56. Castle protection

57. Cabot ___ (“Murder, She Wrote” setting)

58. Bendy joint

59. Transmit 60. Black Forest ___

© 2023 Matt Jones

Last Week’s Answers:

● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily

1-7-23

outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

ROCK aNd ROLL CROSSWORdS BY TODD SANTOS

it’s all puzzles to me

across

1. The 1975 will ‘Love __ We Made

It’ to the finish line

5. Ween “__ lay the present to waste”

8. Law or this will break up loud backyard jam

12. Led Zep’s last studio release

13. Tesla ‘The Way __’

14. Tesla got scolded w/’__ Fool’

15. Inflatable, arrogant things, post-stardom

16. Tower Of Power ‘I Won’t Leave Unless You Want __’

17. Like hopeless beginner

18. Steely Dan “Back, Jack __,

wheel turning round and round”

20. ‘12 Madonna album

21. Miguel song that will beautify?

22. Fountains Of Wayne’s Joe’s last name

23. Iconic Elvis Costello song w/ girl’s name off debut

26. ‘95 Faith No More album ‘King __...Fool For A Lifetime’

30. ‘Down With The King’ Run-__

31. Bob Marley’s ‘Soul __’ fought for the cause 34. Ozzy song that means “sail across the ocean”, perhaps (abbr)

35. Rage Against The Machine

‘Without __’

37. Singular Muse song?

38. ‘All I Need __’ Hillsong United

39. ‘91 Gang Of Four album you hear in an indoor shopping center?

40. John Hiatt opens the door on ‘The Tiki Bar __’

42. Steve Martin ‘King __’

43. Musician playing alone

45. ‘83 Styx hit ‘Mr. __’

47. “White Male American” Pearl Jam ‘Vs.’ song

48. ‘99 Blondie hit about a girl

50. Flinstones pet-inspired 80s singer

52. Geri Halliwell’s lengthened first name

56. ‘92 Swing Out Sister album ‘__ Touch With Yourself ‘

57. James “Can’t catch love with __ or a gun”

58. Rolling Stones “I’m dirty as __”

59. Guns N’ Roses ‘Sweet Child __’

60. Wacky ‘Unbehagen’ singer

Hagen

61. 1st Smashing Pumpkins single

62. Cherry variety in backstage

cocktail

63. The Shirelles ‘I Met Him __ Sunday’

64. John Lennon’s son

Down

1. ‘Horror Show’ __ Earth

2. Limp Bizkit is raring and ‘Ready __’

3. Bryan Adams “Everything __ do it for you”

4. Fiona Apple says run ‘__ You Can’

5. Paul Carrack ‘Don’t Shed __’

6. Band asks savant up to jam or do this

7. Saigon Kick ‘Love __ The Way’

8. ‘98 Prodigy album

9. Doomsayer’s sign points to this ‘The Curse’ band, perhaps

10. He is not for Tesla’s 14. Across

11. Hardcore record label (abbr)

13. 3 Doors Down “So love me when __”

14. Ashlee Simpson was one when lip

synching

19. To love a band

22. ‘Takk’ band Sigur __

23. ‘Heat Of The Night’ Bryan

24. ‘Party Rock Anthem’ band

25. Roxette ‘__ Your Name’

26. Bomb

27. 2009’s ‘Homesick’

A __ Remember

28. Frenchman Johnny Hallyday’s ‘__ casser’ means “break everything” in English

29. ‘04 Switchfoot hit ‘Dare __ Move’

32. Young MC ‘__ A Move’

33. ‘Another Day On Earth’ Brian

36. Being silly onstage

38. Matt Elliot “Our Weight __”

40. Rascal Flatts ‘Life __ Highway’

41. ‘At Crystal Palace’ band Erase

44. Quiet Riot “The teacher says that __ big pain”

46. ‘00 Kid Rock hit ‘American __’

48. Will Smith movie/#1 song ‘__ Black’

49. Duran Duran album from the 80s

50. Child star/singer Lovato

51. Whitesnake ‘Slide __’

52. Gordon of Violent Femmes

53. Morbid Blood, Sweat & Tears sang ‘And When __’

54. On 10/6/10 Dylan played __ Southeastern University in FL

55. 70s ‘Not Shy’ guy Walter

56. ‘I Hear You Calling’ punks © 2023 Todd Santos

Todd’s new book Rock and Roll Crosswords Vol. 1 is available now on Amazon.

Puzzle B

Puzzle C

Puzzle a

NiTE SuDOKu

Fill

in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. See last week's puzzle answers on pg 41.

SiGNS Of LifE

All quotes are from The Book of Delights, by Ross Gay, born Aug. 1, 1974.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Among the qualities of delight … is the feeling of discovery. Better late than never.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) I come from people for whom — as I write this, lounging, sipping coffee, listening to the oatmeal talking in the pot — inefficiency was not, mostly, an option…. Be as efficient as you can.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) I just got the sweetest textual message from my friend Walt. It read: ‘I love you breadfruit.’ I don’t know the significance of this particular fruit, though I have recently learned that it is related to the mulberry, which is, unequivocally, among the most noble and delicious of fruits. Eat more fruit.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) A zillion seeds on every flower, I’m saying. Maybe one hundred flowers. Meaning, check my math here, one hundred zillion seeds. Meaning … one hundred zillion future plants, on every one of which how many flowers, how many seeds…. How many??

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec.

21) I want to extol the virtues of the small coffee drink — espresso, short Americano, cortado — served without the saucer. Try it.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) And when I said, ‘Well, do you know why it was annoying,’ they said, ‘Because it was annoying.’ And when I said, annoyingly, ‘I get that, but what about their behavior made it annoy you,’ they yelled, throwing their gummy bears at me, ‘The annoyingness!’ At least there’s gummy bears.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) I adore it when I see two people … sharing the burden of a shopping bag or sack of laundry by each gripping one of the handles. Work together to win.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March

20) … when, a couple days back, I saw a husky middle-aged man pulling his roller bag down the block with wheels that sparkled, which are in the same aesthetic ballpark as the children’s sneakers that do the same, I thought, Whoa! Yes! Yes.

Aries (March 21 – April 19) I think I am advocating for a kind of innovation, or an innovative spirit, which seems often to be occasioned by deprivation, or being broke.

Duct tape.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Today I was waved at twice, and so delighted, by people I didn’t know. A little goes a long way.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) I like to think of myself as fairly capable. I know how to plant a tree. I am a good hauler. I can spot edible plants most anywhere I go. You are capable.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) What you don’t know until you carry a tomato seedling through the airport and onto a plane is that carrying a tomato seedling through the airport and onto a plane will make people smile at you almost like you’re carrying a baby. A quiet baby. Shhh.

Last Week’s Answers:

Sudoku answers from pg 40 of 7/20

Puzzle a

Puzzle B

Puzzle C

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The aristocrats

Wow! Things went literally and physically south on July 11 at a press dinner on New York’s Upper East Side in support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign. According to Page Six, as Kennedy answered questions, someone posed one about climate change, but before Kennedy could answer, Doug Dechert, the event host, screamed, “The climate hoax!” Which brought a scold from art critic Anthony Haden-Guest, who called him a “miserable blob.” The two continued their exchange, with Kennedy calmly looking on, until Dechert loudly released a “prolonged fart” while yelling, helpfully, “I’m farting!” After attempts to change the subject and more verbal antics, the evening wound down. The next day, Dechert told Page Six, “I apologize for using my flatulence as a medium of public commentary in your presence.” How do I get on this guest list?

do with that extra rib? Hartman’s mom, a nurse, is making a necklace for him with the bone. “It’s actually clean. It is well on its way to becoming a necklace,” he said. “I asked her to try and make it like a puka shell-type deal with the riblike shark’s tooth at the end.” Hartman said the jewelry might appear in a couple of pregame warmups. “It won’t be worn a lot.” 247Sports.com, July 13

awesome!

man, who sat out some of last season with Wake Forest University, underwent surgery in August 2022 to remove blood clots and the rib closest to his collarbone, 247Sports.com reported. Hmmm, what to

Australian sailor Tim Shaddock, 51, of Sydney and his dog, Bella, became stranded in the Pacific Ocean after they set out from Mexico for French Polynesia, a 3,700-mile trip, in April. The boat became damaged in storms, the BBC reported, and Shaddock drifted until mid-July, when a helicopter spotted him. A tuna trawleringly good health. Shaddock said they ate raw fish and collected rainwater, and he sheltered from the sun beneath the boat’sficult ordeal at sea,” he said. “I’m just BBC, July 17

In Glastonbury, Connecticut, 11 boats took off from the Seaboard Marina on July

12 — make that with the marina. WTNHTV reported that a 200-foot section of dock with 11 boats attached broke off and started floating down the Connecticut River, later passing through Cromwell, Portland, Middletown and Haddam. One part of the errant dock was still floating downstream the next day; officials said it was likely that flooding in Vermont had caused the high waters that set the structure free. Teddy Charton of Middletown said he “got a call that my boat was floating down the river ... It ended up all the way down in Chester.” Eventually all but one of the boats was recovered. WTNH, July 14

How Hot is it?

To demonstrate the deadly heat inside a closed car, the staff of the National Weather Service in Midland, Texas, baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies on a car’s dashboard on July 18, United Press International reported. While it was 105 degrees outside, the dashboard registered 190 degrees — high enough to bake the cookies in about 4 1/2 hours. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” NWS employees wrote on Facebook.

UPI, July 20

it’s Come to This

When a backyard bunny breeder bundled their belongings and said bye-bye to Jenada Isles, a community in Wilton Manors, Florida, they left behind between 60 and 100 lionhead rabbits, who have now infiltrated the neighborhood and are driving residents bonkers. Click Orlando reported that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has declined to intercede, so resident Alicia Griggs is heading up an effort to raise the money needed to capture, neuter, vaccinate and rehome the rabbits — to the tune of $20,000 to $40,000. “People don’t realize they’re exotic pets and they’re complicated,” Griggs said. “They have to eat a special diet. You can’t just throw any table scraps at them.” Residents complain that the bunnies dig holes, chew wiring and leave droppings on sidewalks and driveways. Others think the rabbits are cute, but experts say their heavy coats and finicky digestive systems aren’t conducive to living wild in Florida. “They are not equipped to thrive on their own,” said Eric Stewart, executive director of the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Click Orlando, July 17

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Part-Time Delivery Driver for Nashua Needed

Hippo is looking to bring on a weekly Hippo delivery person for the Nashua area. Drivers use their own vehicle to deliver the Hippo to various locations in Nashua on Wednesdays or Thursday during normal business hours. Route averages about 4 to 5 hours. This is a contract position and drivers must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Picking up and loading printed material

• Delivering to designated racks and drop locations in delivery window

• Removing any old copies and recycling them

• Record keeping as required

• Lifting 30 lb often

• Getting in and out of vehicle often

JOB TYPES: Part-time, Contract