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Memorial Day weekend is upon us already. What will you be doing? There are backyard cookouts with family and friends that always seem to go late into the night. Take a little time to sit back and relax and just enjoy the company. Then there are weekend getaway trips, maybe to the lake, the mountains, or wherever.

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Wherever you go this weekend, try to find a Memorial Day celebration, whether it’s a local parade or service. After all, Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave their lives for our country and to recognize those who served. Take the time to thank someone who was in the service or still is.

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Poison Pixies head back to the rink Seacoast Roller Derby League kicks off the season The Seacoast Roller Derby League will be kicking off its competitive months with the season opener on Saturday, May 27, on the league’s home turf, the Dover Ice Arena.

In this initial match, the Poison Pixies, the league’s home team, will be competing against Monadnock Roller Derby, a team born around the same time as their own.

After that match, the Atomic Angels, the junior roller derby team, will be participating in a scrimmage.

Saturday’s events run from 5:30 to about 9 p.m. with doors opening at 4:30 p.m. The match is open to the public and ticket prices range from $8 to $12. The match will also include a beer garden provided by the Blue Mermaid Island Grill.

According to Judy Purington, the president of SRD, roller derby is a points game.

There are two teams in a match, and five skaters from each team are on the track at one time. Each team has two jammers and four blockers. The jammers accrue the points and they are tasked with passing through the pack of blockers. After the initial pass, jammers gain one point for each opponent that they pass. Since roller derby is a combination of speed skating and being hit, athletes have to be very willing to put themselves out there. Purington emphasized that safety is always a primary goal of the league.

“Roller derby has taught me patience because you cannot rush anything,” Purington said. “There is a lot of mind over matter in skating, but you have a lot of teammates to lift you up and support you.”

Although the athletes are competitive, the matches are always friendly and family-oriented. Friendships often form through the shared love of the unique sport.

“Your family is endless in roller derby … the more leagues we meet, the bigger our family gets,” Purington said. “You meet more derby sisters anytime you skate against somebody.”

Purington said the league began in October 2010. It started with about 12 members and it has continued to build and grow membership since then. The Seacoast league is specifically women’s flat-track roller derby, but the new junior league, coached by Purington, is coed.

“We have women participating from all walks of life — we have mothers, we have nurses, we have women who work in every industry, blue-collar, white-collar — and all of that is kind of stripped when they walk out onto the track,” Purington said.

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noted that women who are timid in daily life have the ability to reinvent themselves when they step out onto the track. The roller derby names that the women adopt are tributes to their alter egos; Purington said her derby name is “A Toy Named Sue,” inspired by her love of Johnny Cash.

“You either get to be the greatest version of yourself or an entirely different version of yourself,” Purington said.

Whichever version of themselves they adopt, the roller derby athletes strive to leave a positive mark on their fans, who are little girls who look up to them. Serving as role models for younger generations is very important to the members of the league.

Current members of the league are constantly seeking out new female athletes to join their team. The league’s “Fresh Meat” program welcomes new skaters who want

to try out the sport, and it has about 11 or 12 participants currently. After athletes level up and are capable of skating safely, they can pass out of the Fresh Meat program.

“Some of the fresh meat we get are really retracted at first, and then you see them put on a pair of skates and learn some new drills and they blossom,” Purington said.

“It’s really nice to see the growth and see women get some independence.”

This season, the SRD league hopes to continue to promote local businesses through vendor spots and spread the good word of roller derby. Purington said she and her fellow athletes enjoy showing up where people least expect them.

“Being a premier entertainment spot for the summer is a huge goal for us,” Purington said.

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Deadwick’s Ethereal Emporium presents The Dark Arts and Crafts Faire Saturday, May 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Pickwick’s Parklor of the Paranormal, 177 State St., Portsmouth. Call 319-6947.

The New Hampshire Theatre Project’s Youth Repertory Company presents Around the World in 80 Minutes by Genevieve Aichele on Friday, June 2, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, June 3, at 7 p.m., at the West End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St., Portsmouth. Tickets are $10. Visit nhtheatreproject.org or call 431-6644, ext. 1.

Back Alley Productions presents Compleat Female Stage Beauty June 2 through June 18, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., at The Players’ Ring, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth. Tickets are $15. Visit playersring.org.

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Tickets are $12 to $15. Visit womensingingout.org.

The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra presents a concert Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. Tickets are $25. Visit themusichall. org or call 436-9900.

Towing Jehovah presents Tape as part of The Players’ Ring’s Late Night series at the theater, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, June 23 through July 2, with shows Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m., Sundays at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12. Visit playersring.org.

The Prescott Park Arts Festival presents Mary Poppins this summer at Prescott Park, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, most Thursdays through Sundays June 23 through Aug. 20, with a suggested donation at the gate. Visit prescottpark.org.

The Seacoast Repertory Theatre presents Monty Python’s Spamalot Friday, June 23, through Sunday, July 30. Tickets are $20 to $50. Visit seacoastrep.org.

New World Theatre presents Lab Rats at The Players’ Ring Theater, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, part of the theater’s Late Night

series, with shows July 7 through July 16, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m., Sundays at 9 p.m. Visit palyersring.org. Tickets are $12.

Smirking Heron Productions presents Junior’s Sporting a Mohawk at The Players’ Ring, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, part of its Late Night series, July 21 through July 30, with showtimes Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m., Sundays at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12. Visit playersring.org.

Outcast Productions presents Heist at The Players’ Ring, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, part of its Late Night series, Aug. 4 through Aug. 13, with showtimes Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m., Sundays at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12. Visit playersring.org.

Theaterography presents Living Through at The Players’ Ring, 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, part of its Late Night series, Aug. 18 through Aug. 27, with showtimes Fridays and Saturdays at 10 p.m., Sundays at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $12. Visit playersring.org.

The Farm at Eastman’s Corner (244 Amesbury Road, Kensington) will host a five-course farm-to-table dinner on Sat-

urday, May 27, at 6 p.m., featuring Maine mussel escabeche, Maine crab salad, caramelized carrot ginger soup, sustainably raised Maine salmon en croute and lemongrass panna cotta. The cost is $70. The Farm at Eastman’s Corner hosts farm-to-table dinners monthly; future dates TBA. Call 3471909 or visit eastmanscorner.com.

The Prescott Park Arts Festival hosts its 33rd annual WOKQ Chowder Festival on Saturday, June 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Prescott Park (105 Marcy St., Portsmouth).

The event features live music, drinks and hot chowders from nearly 20 Seacoast restaurants.

Admission costs $14 for adults and $7 for kids age 12 and under. Visit prescottpark.org/ event/33rd-annual-wokq-chowder-festival.

Churchill’s Garden Center (12 Hampton Road, Exeter) will have an herb workshop on Saturday, June 3, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., covering how to cook, dry and store herbs and how to make tabouli and herb salt. Admission is free. Call 772-2685 or visit churchillsgardens.com.

Spend the evening with some of the Seacoast’s best chefs, brewers and winemakers at the 23rd annual Portsmouth Taste of the Nation on Wednesday, June 21, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Strawbery Banke Museum (14

Hancock St., Portsmouth). Tickets for the tasting cost $85 for general admission and $150 for VIP admission. Visit ce.nokidhungry.org/ events/portsmouth-taste-nation.

Join Flag Hill Winery & Distillery (297 N. River Road, Lee) on one Sunday a month, May through October, for Brunch & Bubbles, a farm-to-table brunch featuring fresh ham, eggs, pulled pork, a mac and cheese bar, fresh pastries and fruit, quiches, frittatas and more, plus complimentary Sparkling Cayuga with a make-your-own mimosa bar. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dates are June 25, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 24 and Oct. 22. The cost is $42, and reservations are required.

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Celebrate the Seacoast brewery scene during the third annual Seacoast Microbrew Festival hosted by 7th Settlement Brewery (47 Washington St., Dover) at the adjacent Henry Law Park on Saturday, July 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The festival features over a dozen breweries, food from local restaurants, live music and more. Tickets cost $35 for general admission, $50 for VIP and $10 for designated driver. Visit seacoastbrewfest.com.

New Hampshire Fish and Game’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 3, when fishing will be allowed on any inland water or saltwater in the state without the usually required fishing license. Visit wildlife.state.nh.us.

Join the Seacoast Science Center (570 Ocean Blvd., Rye) for World Oceans Day on Sunday, June 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., which is part of a global celebration and collaborative effort to improve the health of our oceans. Activities include whale, dolphin and seal activity stations, face-painting and meet-and-greets with Belmont the Harbor Seal and Larry the Lobster. All activities are free with the regular cost of admission to the Center, which is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and military service members, $5 for kids ages 3 to 12, and free for members and kids under 3.

The American Independence Museum will hold its annual Flag Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in which participants can tour the museum and learn about the history and origin of our nation’s flag. The event is $5 or free with admission to the museum. Then, celebrate the birth of our nation at the American Independence Museum on Tuesday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk through each room of the Ladd-Gilman House and enjoy some birthday cake. Visit independencemuseum.org.

The annual American Independence Festival will be held in Exeter on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature historic re-enactments, children’s activities, food, music and much more. Visit visitexeternh.com.

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The annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival will be held the week of Monday, Aug. 14, through Friday, Aug. 18, and will kick off with a magic show by B.J. Hickman on Monday on the Hampton Beach Seashell Stage at 10 a.m. Other festivities will include a giant costume parade across Hampton Beach on Friday, and opportunities to win prizes. Visit hamptonbeach.org.

Join the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (6 Washington St., Dover) for the fifth annual Dover Maker Mini Faire on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a day for invention and creativity, featuring more than 60 local artisans, scientists and garage tinkerers. Visit dover. makerfaire.com.

This year’s Exeter UFO Festival will commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the Incident in Exeter and will be held in downtown Exeter on Saturday, Sept. 2, and Sunday, Sept. 3. Features include a variety of educational lectures, intergalactic children’s games, food and more.

Visit exeterufofestival.org.

Catch hard rockers Chevelle with Aeges and Silver Snake at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Thursday, May 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36.

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy Tour plays Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury on Thursday, May 25. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25.50. Carl Palmer is a renowned drummer who is known for forming the bands Asia and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. The performance will celebrate the music of ELP created by the late Keith Emerson and Greg Lake, who died in 2016.

Comedian Juston McKinney will perform his set at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Friday, May 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.

McKinney has been featured on the Tonight show and has his own Comedy Central special. His stand-up is New Hampshire-centric

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Cocker Rocks will rock out the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Sunday, May 28, at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $19.50. The band pays tribute to Joe Cocker, who toured with them across the globe from the 1970s through the 2000s.

Joe Cocker was made famous by his iconic cover of the hit Beatles song “With a Little Help from My Friends.”

Marc Broussard will perform at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Wednesday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50. Known for his channeling of R&B, rock and soul, Broussard brings a contemporary take on the classic genres. He effortlessly belts out his soulful music while hitting every step on a ladder of vocal range.

Don’t miss ‘90s alternative rockers Everclear with Vertical Horizon and Fastball at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $31 in advance and $36 at the door.

Bruce in the USA is performing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday, June 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. This Bruce Springsteen tribute band brings a high-energy musical experience to Springsteen fans around the country. The performance is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band show.

Catch ‘80s rockers Ratt perform with Cringe and Red Sky Mary at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, June 16, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

Don’t miss the New Breed Brass Band at the Music Hall Loft in Portsmouth on Sunday, June 18, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22.

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Monday night movies on the beach When the sun sets, relax on the beach with a blanket and enjoy a movie on the big projection screen. The free and family fun entertainment is a great way to enjoy the five-star beach at dusk.

When: Starting Monday, July 10, at 7:30 p.m. and continuing every Monday for the rest of the summer.

Where: On the beach across from the Hampton Beach playground (Ocean Boulevard, Hampton) Cost: Free Contact: Hampton Beach Village District at hamptonbeachinfo@comcast.net, hamptonbeach.org Skip U: The New England Beachfest Volleyball Tournament The tournament features an EVP Junior Spike N Splash Tour, Hampton’s first 2-vs.-2 tournament. The tournament will be ladder format with a total of nine games per team so you can play all day. The ladder format will align you with your skill level. All skill levels are welcome. If you do not have a partner, register and pay and one will be found for you.

When: All day on Saturday, June 3 Where: On the beach at the Ocean Boulevard in Hampton near the Sea Side Village (1 Ocean Boulevard, North Hampton) Cost: $40-$45 Contact: spikeu.org, Matt@SpikeU.org 30th Annual Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire Walk by the Sea The event is aimed at raising awareness for the “silent epidemic” of brain injury by bringing together the whole brain injury community. The organization’s mission is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, education, advocacy and support. The fun day on the shore celebrates the brain injury community’s accomplishments and increases public awareness about the epidemic. Pledge money to the BIANH organization to help their cause. All the money pledged goes to support the work of BIANH. When: Sunday, June 4, all day Where: Hampton Beach State Park (160 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton) Cost: Donations encouraged Contact: Brain Injury Association of NH, lori@bianh.org

Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Two hundred tons of imported sand will be dropped at Hampton Beach and the “Grady Bunch” led by Greg Grady will start pounding up the sand site. The entire area is illuminated for night viewing through June 28 as invited sand sculpture artists compete to create works of art out of the granulated rock.

When: Master Sand Sculpting Competition: Sculptures get underway Monday, June 12.

The Massive 100 Ton Sponsor Site is created Wednesday, June 14. Sponsors Grand Finale with a Master Group Carve happens Thursday, June 15, through Saturday, June 17. Solo competition with $15,000 purse and entry awards are Saturday, June 17, 1 to 3 p.m.

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Fourth of July fireworks Celebrate the Fourth of July with a special fireworks display at Hampton Beach.

When: Tuesday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

Where: On the beach between B and C streets, 169 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton.

Cost: Free Contact: Hampton Beach Village District, 603 926-3368, hamptonbeach.org Spike U the New England Classic Volleyball Tournament The largest 2-vs.-2 tournament in all of New England. Over 150 players will converge on the sands of Hampton Beach to face off against other two-person teams from all over the region. With over 150 players, teams can play all day long.

When: Sunday, July 9, all day.

Where: On the beach at the Ocean Boulevard in Hampton near the Sea Side Village (1 Ocean Boulevard, North Hampton) Cost: $40-$45 Contact: spikeu.org, Matt@SpikeU.org

Spike U: The New England Summer Slam Volleyball Tournament The 2-vs.-2 battles make for the perfect midsummer tournament. The tournament will go all day and 103.3 AMP Radio will DJ the event.

When: Saturday, July 22 Where: On the beach at Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Cost: $40-$45 Contact: spikeu.org, Matt@SpikeU.org Ayla Brown Ayla Brown will be performing her crowdfavorite country music at the Hampton Beach Seashell stage. Twenty-eight-year-old Brown was a contestant on Season 5 of American Idol, making it all the way to the Top 16 in 2006.

When: Wednesday, July 26, at 7 p.m.

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Ocean Music Hall on Sunday, June 25, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15. The future roots reggae band has inspired and carved a path for the thriving African reggae community. Their music was some of the first reggae to be in such demand that they could tour the U.S. Formed in the mid 1990s, the band has been creating music for reggae fans for more than two decades.

Blackberry Smoke will play at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday, June 29, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. The Atlanta quintet is always on the move, touring the country or abroad with their authentic American rock.

The band never settles into a groove because they continually experiment with new ideas, sounds and territories with their music. The band agrees that their common thread is a passion for exploration.

The Stompers will be performing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Friday, June 30, at 8.pm. Tickets are $25. The band is known for their raucous live shows that have been entertaining audiences since their first performance in 1977. The band has kept thriving

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Riley made his recording debut as a teenager and hasn’t looked back since. Riley has won many awards for his “healing” music.

Three Dog Night is coming to the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Friday, June 23, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. The Grammy-nominated band has been playing over the airwaves for four decades and from 1969 through 1974 had more top 10 hits than any other group.

The band has recently added more music to their arsenal, including the songs “Heart of Blues” and an a cappella ballad called “Prayer of the Children.”

Relive the ‘60s and ‘70s during the 2017 Happy Together Tour, as it makes a stop at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Sunday, June 25, 8 p.m. Bands to appear include The Association, The Turtles, The Cowsills, The Box Tops and more. Tickets range from $30 to $60.

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When: Saturday, July 29, at 2 p.m.

Where: Seashell Stage on Ocean Boulevard at Hampton Beach Contact: Director Stephanie Rose Lussier, 603-512-5257, hamptonbeach.org The Hampton Beach Wrestling Tournament Wrestlers will compete barefoot in a 23-footdiameter ring in the sand. No traditional wrestling gear is needed; wrestlers can compete in swim or gym shorts. The wrestling will be standing wrestling with points for pushdowns, take downs and push-outs. There will be men’s and women’s competitions and each match will last three minutes.

When: Friday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m.

Where: On the beach at 170 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Cost: $15 Contact: enlarcomb@gmail.com

Where: The Seashell Stage on Ocean Boulevard at Hampton Beach Cost: Free Contact: Hampton Beach Village District, hamptonbeach.org, hamptonbeachinfo@comcast.net Costume parade A giant costume parade will march down the length of Hampton Beach to close out the Hampton Beach Children’s Festival. Every child who participates gets a prize at the end of the day.

When: Friday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m.

Where: Hampton Beach State Park, Route 1A, Hampton Cost: Free Contact: Hampton Beach Village District, hamptonbeach.org , hamptonbeachinfo@ comcast.net

Talent show The Hampton Beach Talent Competition for high school students. This vocal competition will judge participants on vocal ability, stage presence and entertainment value. If you want The Miss Hampton Beach Pageant to participate, mail in an audition tape to P.O. The 71st annual awarding of the coveted Miss Box 442, Hampton NH 03843 before Aug. 4.

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Where: Seashell Stage on Ocean Boulevard, Where: Seashell Stage Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Hampton Contact: hamptonbeach.org/events, email Contact: Stephanie Lussier at 603-512-5257, Glen French for additional information at hamptonbeach.org. glen@glenfrench.com Children’s magic show Children’s Week kicks off on Monday at the famous Hampton Beach Seashell stage with a magic show by BJ Hickman. The 45-minute magic show features deception, mind-reading and non-stop audience-participating action.

The show is part of the Annual Hampton Beach Children’s Festival, which is the family fun event of the summer.

When: Monday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m.

Labor Day fireworks Bring a blanket and friends or family to see the night sky beside the Atlantic Ocean light up with fireworks over Hampton Beach.

When: Sunday, Sept. 3, at 9:30 p.m.

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Salisbury Beach summer happenings Friday night doo-wop DJ concerts Experience the classic tunes of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s and Motown during the Rock and Roll Oldies Show by DJ Ralphie B, accompanied by weekly special guest singers. The DJs switch at 9 p.m. and DJ Jeff B takes the stage for a kids’ dance party under the stars. Along with music, kids can play with hula-hoops, limbo, bubbles and more.

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The Second Annual Country Beach Jam The jam will feature four great country bands on the beachfront stage for a whole day of music. The Ultimate Aldean Experience, Darren Bessette Band, Houston Bernard Band, and Annie Brobst Band will perform throughout the day and well into the night. The music experience is complete with an array of seafood, beach pizza and walk-up food stands.

There will also be a Dodge Ram “truckload of fun beach gear giveaway” courtesy of Priority Dodge. You could win a surfboard, beach towels, drink koozies, water bottles, T-shirts, beach balls and more.

When: Saturday, June 24, at 3 p.m.

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au natural. There will be photos and treats for the beach bum dogs as will as prizes in many fun categories including best in show, bestdressed, best look-alike and best pound pup.

When: Monday, July 3, at 6 p.m.

Where: At the Salisbury Beach Center, 4 Broadway, Salisbury, Mass.

Cost: Free Contact: mysalisburbeach.com Joppa Flatts The Joppa Flatts band will perform their specialized classic rock, Motown, blues and 1980s music at the Salisbury Beach Center. The band has been entertaining crowds throughout New England for over a decade.

Its female lead singer and three male singers make for a powerful vocal dynamic.

When: Tuesday, July 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Salisbury Beach Center, 4 Broadway, Salisbury, Mass.

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James Montgomery Montgomery is performing his American blues at the Salisbury Beach Center. Montgomery is known for being the lead singer, blues harp player, frontman and bandleader of The James Montgomery Band. He is also known for collaborating with many star performers.

When: Friday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Salisbury Beach center, 4 Broadway, Salisbury, Mass.

Saturday night fireworks over the ocean at Cost: Free Salisbury Beach Contact: mysalisburybeach.com Held after the night’s live concert, the fireworks display is for friends and family who Beatlejuice Beatles cover band want to see the night sky over the ocean lit up Beatlejuice has been entertaining Beatles fans by a fireworks show. Bring beach chairs or a for over 23 years with their live cover music blanket and sit back on the sand to enjoy the and now they will be performing at the Salisfireworks display. bury Beach Center. The band not only covers When: Saturday, June 24, at 10:15 p.m.

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Entrain is a Martha’s Vineyard-based sixWhere: At the Salisbury Beach Center, 4 piece band that is bringing its epic sound and Broadway, Salisbury, Mass. kaleidoscopic vision to the Salisbury Beach Cost: Free Center. The band uses saxophones, percusContact: mysalisburybeach.com sions, keys and vocals to create their music, which ranges in style to embrace rock, blues, Salisbury Beach Fourth of July fireworks calypso, ska, zydeco, jazz and funk. Entrain celebration has been playing together since 1993 and When: Tuesday, July 4, at 7:30 p.m. their many genres of expertise have begun Where: 4 Broadway, Salisbury Beach, Mass. to blend together, sometimes within the same Cost: Free song.

Contact: mysalisburbeach.com When: On Saturday, July 22, at 7:30 p.m.

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Jimmy Buffett tribute and celebration Buffett Beach Blast is a celebration of the tropical lifestyle of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Tribute band Changes in Latitudes is coming to Salisbury for a night of eating and entertainment with the music of Jimmy Buffett. The show comes with the beach balls, conga lines and leis you would expect in Margaritaville. And before the concert at 8 p.m., go to the tailgate at 4 p.m. to warm up to the fun. Tropical beach attire is encouraged.

Proceeds from the concert support nonprofit Salisbury Beach Partnership’s free outdoor concerts.

When: Friday, July 28, at 4 p.m.

Where: Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury, Mass.

Cost: Tailgating tickets are $15 and concert tickets are $25.

Contact: blueoceanmusichall.com, 978-462-5888 The Dan Lawson Band The Dan Lawson Band is coming to the Salisbury Beach Center. Lawson is a singer-songwriter whose guitar skills speak for themselves. With a mix of rock and funk, Lawson’s style is described as having depth and emotional resonance. At the 2015 Limelight Music Awards, The Dan Lawson Band won Album of the Year for their latest album, Soldiers of Fortune.

When: Saturday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m.

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Scarab: The Journey Show Scarab is performing a two-hour concert experience celebrating Journey, the supergroup of the 1970s and 1980s. The dynamic stage show uses four-part harmonies that other bands could only achieve in their dreams. The band tours internationally and uses the sights, sounds and songs that made Journey famous.

When: Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Salisbury Beach Center, 4 Broadway, Salisbury, Mass.

Cost: Free Contact: mysalisburybeach.com Aerochix Aerochix, the All Female Aerosmith tribute band, will be at Salisbury Beach. The hardrocking show and expert musicianship makes people forget they are watching a tribute band.

The band works hard to select their wardrobe, instruments and presentation so that the audience can truly lose itself in the Aerosmith experience. The stage is also filled with the same playful antics and frolics that the original band is known for.

When: Saturday, Aug. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Salisbury Beach Center, 4 Broadway, Salisbury, Mass.

Cost: Free Contact: mysalisburybeach.com Freevolt Live Freevolt is a roots-rock American reggae funk trop-pop act from Massachusetts. The band seamlessly fuses genres together for a highenergy performance with dynamic changes, tight grooves, positive vibes and passionate vocals.

When: Saturday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Salisbury Beach Center, 4 Broadway, Salisbury, Mass.

Cost: Free Contact: mysalisburybeach.com Adam Ezra Ramble Adam Ezra Ramble will perform a night of music to help support homeless veterans in New England. Before the concert at 7:30 p.m. there will be a beach party called the PreAmble that will include beach yoga, music, a cookie bake-off, games, raffles and an artisan market. Some of the Adam Ezra Ramble’s favorite nonprofits will also be hanging out in “Ramble Town.”

When: Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

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Sublime tribute band Badfish! performs with Roots of Creation at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Saturday, July 1, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $19 in advance and $23 at the door.

Mighty Mystic is playing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Sunday, July 2, at 5 p.m. Mystic combines classic reggae with hip-hop and rock to create a sound that he calls “hard roots.” The music has energized the reggae scene and made Mystic a leader of the genre.

The stage performance is high-energy and his commitment to his Jamaican roots has made any stage he performs on a destination for young reggae fans.

Rusted Root will perform at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday, July 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23. The powerhouse group draws inspiration from musical traditions around the world like India, the Middle East and Africa. Two decades of music and Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage What: Local musicians from a variety of genres, followed by fireworks on Wednesdays Where: Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach When: Daily, June 9 through Sept. 4, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

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performing has made the band’s live shows hypnotic and distinct. The band has toured along legends like the Dave Matthews Band, the Allman Brothers and Plant & Page.

Pop rock band Daughtry performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Thursday, July 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $43 in advance and $48 at the door.

Catch alternative rockers 311 perform with New Politics and The Skints at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, July 7, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $51 in advance and $56 at the door.

Los Lonely Boys will perform at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Wednesday, July 12, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $26. The sibling trio draws from the genres of rock, blues, TexMex, conjunto and Tejano. The brothers

were raised in a family of music, with their father being part of another sibling band in the 1970s. The brothers grew up and found a path of their own, forming a band that recorded its first album in 2003.

Big Head Todd + The Monsters are playing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday, July 13, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35.

Branching out from its Colorado roots, this blues band is known for its continued commitment to evolve and explore. It has a unique hybrid sound with influences from classic blues and soul to modern alternative hip-hop. Since its formation in the mid-’80s it has gained a reputation as an adventurous and durable American band.

Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing will perform at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on

Friday, July 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.

Described as rock ’n’ roll with horns, the big band is the newest creation from the lead singer of The Fools, Mike Girard. The notyour-grandfather’s big band does diverse covers of The Stones, AC/DC, The Animals, Green Day and Johnny Cash. Girard and his rock band are accompanied by a dozen of New England’s best and zaniest horn players.

Catch Eddie Money at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, July 14, at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from $20 to $60.

Don’t miss The Mavericks at the Historic Music Hall on Saturday, July 15, at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from $42 to $54.

See ‘80s star and four-time Grammy Award winner Pat Benatar perform with Neil Giraldo at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Wednesday, July 19, at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from $26 to $70.

Roomful of Blues is playing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday, July 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50. The explosive hornboasting blues band plays a blend of swing, rock ’n’ roll, jump, blues and R&B. Nominated for five Grammy Awards, the band has been playing to audiences for nearly half a century. Their blues music is a jumping, finger-snapping horn-heavy combination. With more than 45 years of music under their belt, the band has seen 50 different members come and go, each bringing their own unique talent.

Comedian Bob Marley will do his live stand-up at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Friday, July 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29. The Maine native has been performing stand-up

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Don’t miss The Fab Four, a Californiabased tribute band of The Beatles, at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, July 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $40.

See Canadian rock quartet Theory of a Deadman perform with Starset at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Saturday, July 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23 in advance and $28 at the door.

Catch The Amy Black Band at the Music Hall Loft on Saturday, July 22, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Catch the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Historic Music Hall on Wednesday, July 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $38 to $42.

O-Town + Ryan Cabrera will be performing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Wednesday, July 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. O-Town is the legendary pop group that formed as a result of the 1999 ABC reality show Making the Band. After breaking up soon after the show thrust them into stardom, the band is reuniting years later, this time with superstar Ryan Cabrera.

The Greg and the Morning Buzz Comedy Series presents Tom Segura at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Thursday, July 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $26 to $50.

Eaglemania will play at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday, July 27, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $20.50. The Eagles tribute band has become a nationally touring performance that appeals to a wide variety of ages with a combination of heartfelt ballads, rock anthems laden with guitar harmonies and the unmistakable sounds of the legendary Eagles rock band.

The Annual Buffett Beach Blast is happening at the Blue Ocean Hall on Friday, July 28, starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the 4 p.m. tailgate party that kicks off the night and $25 for general admission to the 8 p.m. performance. Changes in Latitude captures the tropical lifestyle of singer-songwriter Jim-

my Buffett. The show is clean fun with beach balls and conga lines galore.

Gin Blossoms, the jangle-pop indie rocksters known for their chiming guitars and introspective lyricism, perform Sunday, July 30, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale the general public Thursday, May 25, at 10 a.m. Reserved seating ticket costs range from $44.50 to $55.50, $3 more at the door.

See rockers Tower of Power perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $40.

See Lifehouse, Switchfoot and Brynn Elliott at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, Aug. 4, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.

Phil Vassar is playing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Friday, Aug. 4, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $44.50. Vassar is a country singer-songwriter from Virginia who has built a career in music that features eight albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies and a Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year award. Vassar’s country music features his incisive and soulful lyrics coupled with his infectious melodies. His music carries a message and tires to make the listener feel something.

Country artist Lee Brice performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door.

Don’t miss the 3rd annual New England Country Music Festival at the Redhook Brewery (1 Redhook Way, Portsmouth) on Sunday, Aug. 6, from 1 to 9:30 p.m., featuring performers like Frankie Ballard, Michael Ray, William Michael Morgan and others.

Tickets range from $15 to $85. Visit ne-countrymusic.com.

ABBA the Concert is coming to the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45.50. Formed in 1996, the show is known for its fantastic ABBA sound and stunning ABBA-esque style. The band has performed in over 20 countries with more than 1,000 shows under its belt. The band has two original ABBA band members playing in the rhythm section, helping to bring one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life.

See The Beach Boys at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Thursday, Aug. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $70.

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Southside Johnny will perform at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday, Aug. 10, and Friday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.

The raucous, roots-tinged rock and bluesy reverie band has made more than 30 albums over the course of its long and entertaining career. Playing with the Asbury Jukes, the group has been creating legendary live performances for more than a decade.

Led Zeppelin-tribute band Get the Led Out performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $26 in advance and $31 at the door.

Catch The Roosevelts at the Music Hall Loft on Friday, Aug. 11, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

The Greg and the Morning Buzz Comedy Series presents comedian Ron White at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $32 to $79.

See The Chris Robinson Brotherhood perform at the Historic Music Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.

Multi-platinum-selling North Carolina rock band Tesla perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36 in advance and $41 at the door.

Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter Hunter Hayes performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.

Donavon Frankenreiter will perform at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Thursday,

Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. The solo recording artist will perform songs from his new album, The Heart, which aims to address the things that make him tick. Frankenreiter has let the light into his heart from the corners of his world to put together his latest musical creation.

Little River Band will be playing live at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Friday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $65.50. Originally formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1975, the band has focused on reaching the American airwaves with their good songwriting, powerful vocals and guitar harmonies. Little River Band is known back home for being one of the most significant bands to come out of Australia.

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Series presents Brian Regan at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $33 to $65.

See Chris Isaak perform at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Saturday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $65 to $88.

Kabaka Pyramid is playing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 5 p.m. as part of Reggae Sunday. Tickets are $18. Kabaka Pyramid is the multi-talented artist and producer Keron Salmon hailing from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica. He has a unique musical style that blends the power, energy and melody of reggae with the lyrical presence of hip-hop. Salmon is an ever-evolving artist with numerous avenues of expression at his disposal during his live performances.

Delta Rae is playing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Sunday, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $25.50. The six-piece band hails from Durham, North Carolina, and their name comes from a story their mothers told them as children about a Southern girl who could summon the Greek gods to earth. The rock band has headlined over 100 shows each year and is a regular member of the festival circuit since forming in 2009.

Blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr. performs at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on Friday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door.

The Machine is playing at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Friday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $25. The Pink Floyd tribute show has forged through the live performance scene for nearly 30 years, earning a reputation for excellence that extends the legacy of the iconic band. The performance has had global success, selling out shows in North and Central America, Europe and Asia.

Etana will play at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $18. The artist’s name means “The Strong One” in Swahili and her live performances live up to that name. The Jamaican-born singer has established herself as a powerful and distinctive voice in the reggae scene.

Etana is blazing a trail in the genre, which has long been male-dominated.

See Shinyribs perform at the Music Hall Loft on Thursday, Aug. 31, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $34.

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How long have you been in business?

I’ve been in business for 37 years. I started back in 1967 with a popular show band.

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What exactly do you do?

I’m a singer, entertainer, and my son is the DJ. We do all types of functions — from the smallest kids’ birthday parties to many weddings, boat cruises and all kinds of major special events. It’s a lot of fun and something I have enjoyed doing for years.

What is the most challenging part about your work?

The [most] challenging part of my job is getting all my performers together who work with me to fill dates, and make sure they show up there on time and ready to hit the stage. Everything is on a time schedule and that can be very tough, but we manage it pretty well. I work with great people.

What is the best part of your job?

The best part of what I do is that I get to see all our audiences having a great time. I see all their faces enjoying everything we do and I just love it. The craziest party that we do every year is my Beach Party Fireworks Cruise aboard the Captain’s Lady III. It is just total crazy — pole dancing, you name it, and it can happen there. It’s one big party.

What distinguishes you from similar entertainment companies?

I think my company is so much different than other DJ companies. With us, you get the best of both worlds — from live vocals to the hottest dance music, we offer all kinds of audience participation from the Village People, Blues Brothers, Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton and much, much more. We have all the real clothes to fit the image, too, which people really enjoy.

We have all the latest lighting to excite the dance floor and we are clearly a one-stop entertainment company to take care of any and all entertainment needs. We also do catering, too. We really do it all.

Do you specialize in any particular kind of show?

Our specialty shows are our Rock & Roll Oldies Dance Party Show and our Beach Party Show. We can bring Margaritaville to you, too, and Halloween. ... All our special-

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What is the most memorable show or event you have ever done?

[It was] when I showed up at a function with 200 guests and finding out they were all deaf. At this point, I was wondering how this was all going to work. After speaking to one of the [people] in charge of this function, she said what you have to do is place the speakers face down on the floor and see what happens. I have to tell you that after the first song I did, I was amazed at what had happened. The dance floor filled so fast — everyone was dancing just like there was nothing wrong all because of the vibration on the floor. This experience was so unbelievable that it proved to me that no matter what your handicap is that there is a way to overcome it and enjoy life. It was so great to enter their lives and give them an unforgettable evening of fun, excitement and dancing.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

God willing, I’ll be doing the same line of work 10 years from now. I love doing what I am doing and we have carved out a great niche for ourselves. In 10 years, I’ll be 75 years old, which is hard to believe.

Who knows? Maybe I’ll be entertaining all the folks in the nursing home.

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THE O’CONNOR BAND with MARK O’CONNOR Friday, July 21

GRAHAM NASH Saturday, July 22

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AMOS LEE Sunday, August 6

DAWES Saturday, August 12

LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND Friday, August 18

BUDDY GUY Saturday, August 19

DAVID GRISMAN SEXTET Sunday, August 20

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The Newburyport Harbor Light, known to the locals as Plum Island Light, will open Sunday, May 28, for its first tours of the season, allowing visitors to explore the nooks and crannies of the lighthouse and learn about its history.

Commissioned by President George Washington in 1788, Plum Island Light was the 11th light to be established on the East Coast, and the 13th in the country. The light was essential for navigation up until the early 19th century, but it also assisted Newburyport authorities during the early years of privateering and prevented bootleggers from smuggling alcohol. Over 20,000 bottles of bootleg whiskey were confiscated in the immediate area during the Prohibition era.

Plum Island Light was remodeled more than two dozen times between 1788 and 1898. Today the lighthouse stands at 45 feet tall and can be seen for 12 miles out to sea. The lower level is constructed from wooden shingles, but the lens room is black cast iron and the roof is sheet metal.

“The view from the catwalk outside the lens room is spectacular. From there you can see most of Newburyport and the Great Salt Marsh, but you can also see the Isles of Shoals and Cape Anne,”

said Megan St. John, a board member of the Friends of Plum Island Light. “To reach the light, visitors must climb a narrow, wooden spiral stairway. This is really a beautiful piece of original craftsmanship; it is hand-carved and has been well-oiled by the hands of those that climbed the stairs for the last 119 years.”

A total of 22 keepers lived in the lighthouse between 1790 and 1945. By 1951 the light was fully automated. After this point there was no further need for light-

house keepers, but the U.S. Coast Guard took on the responsibility to manage the light.

“Unlike most other lighthouses today, Plum Island light is still at work as part of the Coast Guard’s method for modern navigation,” St. John said. “They continue to actively maintain the light and the lens to ensure that it functions properly. ” The Coast Guard turned over the keeper’s house and several other outbuildings to the National Wildlife Management.

To honor those families who once lived in the house and cared for the island, a memorial brick path has been put in place along the grounds of the light.

“Sharing the history of the Plum Island Light is one of the joys of conducting these tours,” said John Vogl, president of the Friends of Plum Island Light. “The views at the top are their own reward, but an understanding of how important this Light has been and remains to navigation in the Merrimack River Valley adds a special note for all visitors young and old. It’s the kind of place that offers something new whether it’s your first visit or your 10th.”

— Molly Brown

Lighthouse tours The tours will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. on the following Sundays this year, weather permitting: May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, Aug. 13, Aug. 27, Sept. 10, Sept. 24.

Children must be five years old and 42 inches tall to ascend the tower. To access the viewing platform, visitors must be capable of ascending a short ladder at the top of the Light and exiting through a trap door.

The tours and parking are free of charge, but donations are accepted and appreciated by the Friends of Plum Island Light. In addition to the tours, visitors are encouraged to explore the nearby beach. Parking

for the beach is located across the street from the lighthouse.

The Friends of Plum Island Light is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers that oversee the preservation and maintenance of the property.

“We rely on the efforts of dedicated volunteers as well as our membership programs to ensure that the light remains a vital ongoing presence on Plum Island. In addition, we offer the lighthouse property for private tours and wedding ceremonies,” St. John said.

For information about membership or these events, contact friendsofpilight@ aol.com.

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Favorite routes to run

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With the warmer weather finally here, it is time to get away from that treadmill once and for all. Here are some of my favorite routes on the Seacoast.

Route 1-A

Running along this route in Rye is epic, as you can take in some very scenic and panoramic views of the ocean while taking in some of the sights and smells of classic lobster shack-type restaurants.

Having once worked at Seacoast Mental Health Center, I used to just head out from there on Route 1-A and run toward what is now the Atlantic Grill. I would make a left and just keep going until I hit the ocean. It was awesome. Along the way, you will run past Odiorne Point State Park, which features all kinds of beautiful trails and great views of the ocean.

Once you get past Odiorne, you see the ocean in all its splendor and in a couple miles run past Seacoast icon Petey’s and other classic summertime restaurants. It is so much fun to see people outside, smell the fried seafood and gaze at the ocean.

There really is nothing quite like this route.

Dover Community Trail

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What is amazing to me is how many people still do not know anything about the Dover Community Trail, which begins in downtown Dover by the train station. This urban part is still very pretty.

Many people also do not know that there is a rural branch of this trail that you can access just before the Cocheco River heading west on Fourth Street. You veer to the right and run along the river. It then takes you through some open fields until Whittier

Street. Cross that street and run down Whittier Falls Way and pick up the trail again where it takes you under the Spaulding Turnpike and then into some very beautiful territory. The trail goes right behind Liberty Mutual and ends at Watson Road.

In total, it is about 5.5 miles long and really a lot of fun, although the open field part usually has some wet spots, so be careful!

Phillips Exeter Academy trails

If you have not been to this trail network, just head over there and prepare to be amazed. I think there are more than seven miles of trails here — and you really get the sense you are nowhere near the Seacoast.

You can park downtown and run over there.

Snake your way past the track and cross a bridge over Exeter River. Hang a right and run on the dirt road, which takes you into the trail system.

If you run through the trails and essentially head straight, you will meet up with Drinkwater Road. Hang a right and you will come across some really beautiful scenery and classic New England architecture. This is my personal favorite as of late.

In terms of distance, you will be at around 1.7 miles or so when you hit Drinkwater Road if you parked in downtown, so just run as far as you want and turn around at your point of choosing.

If you have questions about any of these routes, call the town offices of Rye, Dover or Exeter. They can guide you to resources or to someone who can speak about these routes. Have fun and be safe!

— Rob Levey

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Upcoming local fun runs and races The Red Hook 5K will be held Sunday, May 28, at 11 a.m. at the Redhook Brewery in Portsmouth (35 Corporate Drive).

The fast flat course will take runners along a hook-shaped route down Corporate Drive in Portsmouth. The race has sold out for the past six years and is one of the top 100 races in New England. Proceeds go to Krempels Center, an organization that helps people who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury.

There will also be prizes, a post-race feast, live music and a kids’ fun run. All race participants get free Redhook beer with a valid ID. The cost is $35 for adults, $15 for kids. The kids’ fun run will feature races of different lengths for all ages including a quarter- and half-mile run as well as a 100-yard dash.

VIP service, costing $100, includes select parking, catered buffet, special goody bag and beer tasting. The first 1,500 registrants will get special T-shirts for the race.

The top three male and female runners will receive prizes of $150, $100 and $75 respectively. At the end of the race, there will be food and free beer from Redhook Brewing.

No dogs will be allowed on the race track but you can run or walk with a stroller.

Granite State Race Services will be using chipped timing attached to your bib so you can see if you PR’d during the race.

Visit runnersalley.com/redhook5k for more information.

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The Race to Educate Triathlon is being held on Sunday, May 28, at 10 a.m. at Portsmouth High School (Andrew Jarvis Lane, Portsmouth). This triathlon is raising money to help educate a 13-year-old girl in Kenya.

You can participate in the triathlon as an individual or in a team with two other teammates, each participating in one other event.

If swimming is a challenge, a surrogate can be offered.

The cost of going to high school in Kenya is high and Kenyan student Wangari needs help to afford her education. This event will raise money for her cause and also challenge racers with a course that features three segments. First, the swimming leg of the race will begin at 12:30 p.m. The swim will be held at the Portsmouth High School swimming pool. The Snake Swim will stretch 275 meters and have racers zigzagging between the lanes in the pool.

The second leg of the course is the 7.36-mile bike race. The race starts at the Portsmouth High School and travels along a loop that will take cyclists to New Castle Island. The final leg of the race will be a 2.5-mile foot race at the high school. It takes racers on a loop around the high school and then through the trails near campus. There will be volunteers along the course.

Split times and chip times are not guaranteed because the event is meant to be a fun way to raise money for a good cause. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the event, which will be held rain or shine.

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Q&A’S

We talked to some people on the beach and asked them some tough questions...

Would you rather always wear shoes that are one size too small or two sizes too big?

“Two sizes too big because there would be room to grow – not only my feet but as a person, too.”

What is the first thing you would do or buy if you won $1 million?

“I’d buy a villa in Tuscany either on the ocean or in a vineyard.”

GEORGE COGLIUSO OF HAMPTON, N.H.

KILEY MCMAHON OF ANDOVER, MASS. Which would you rather do, bang your funny bone on something hard or listen to fingernails scrape a chalkboard?

If you were asked to star in a scifi movie, would you rather be the character with three arms or three legs?

“Definitely bang my funny bone.

Nails on a chalkboard hurt me way more. I hate that!”

“I’d want three arms so I could handle everything at once. I’d be the ultimate multitask guy.”

CASSIDY MULHERN OF ANDOVER, MASS.

What is the ultimate luxury?

“We have a boat and that’s a luxury but the ultimate luxury would be cruising around on a yacht.”

MARGARET COGLIUSO OF HAMPTON, N.H.

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JACQUES CHEDID OF HAMPTON, N.H. If your phone rings and you don’t recognize the number, do you answer it or let it go to voicemail?

“Definitely voicemail if I don’t recognize the number. It might be my boss!”

STEPHANIE MACDONALD OF HAMPTON, N.H.

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Knock sensor can be a costly, but necessary, pain to repair Dear Car Talk: I drive a 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with 85,000 miles on it. Other than routine repairs, the vehicle has been trouble-free for all the years I’ve owned it.

By Ray Magliozzi About two months ago, the check engine light came on. I took it to my regular shop to have it checked out, and was told that the service code indicated a problem with the “knock sensor.” Not being a mechanic, I thought, “How bad could that be?” Wrong! Because of the sensor’s location on the engine, I learned that it would involve considerable labor and cost roughly $2,200 to replace. I was stunned, and decided to wait on the repair until I could do some research. I found that having to replace the sensor is rare, but is indeed a costly repair. But here’s the thing: The warning lights come on intermittently, shutting off for several days before reappearing.

The engine appears to be running smoothly, no rough starting, idling or knocking. So, before spending a chunk of change, possibly needlessly, I thought I would get your input. Are there other possible causes for this problem, and can engine damage result

from not replacing the sensor? I read your column weekly and trust your sage advice (your great sense of humor is an added bonus). Thanks for any advice you can provide. — William Wow, you hit the bad-news jackpot, William. The knock sensor is a complete pain in the tailgate to replace. You have to remove the air plenum, the intake manifold, the timing belt and lots of other stuff to get at it.

The fact that Toyota buried it like that tells me that they never expected it to fail.

And perhaps it hasn’t failed. It easily could be a broken or frayed wire leading to the knock sensor that’s causing the warning light to go on and off.

Once your mechanic removes the plenum, which is easy, he should see a wiring harness that leads to that sensor. Who knows? You might find a rodent nest in there and a chewed-up wire or two.

You really do need a working knock sensor. The sensor continuously gauges the timing of the explosions in your cylinders, and adjusts the spark timing if the explosions start happening too early (that’s called knocking, or pre-ignition, and it’s damaging to your engine — and in extreme cases, can even burn a hole in a piston).

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If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to stop doling well short of $2,200. I sure hope so, William.

Dear Car Talk: I own a beautiful 1985 Mercedes 280SL. At my last hose changeover, I was informed that there were only 43 of the “molded” radiator hoses available, nationwide. The other hoses could be replaced off the shelf.

My question is: Does it make sense to buy several of these hoses now, place them in zip bags and put them inside some sort of airtight plastic containers to prevent deterioration? Will they be useful in eight years, at the next changeover? If not, do you have any suggestions as to how to deal with this problem? I don’t want to have to sell my beloved Benz to a collector. — Steven I think you should corner the market, Steven. Buy all 43 of them and go into business. You’ll be like the Hunt Brothers with silver in the 1970s.

I don’t see any real downside in buying a

couple of the hard-to-find hoses for future use — especially if this is a vehicle you plan to keep forever.

If I were you, I’d put some Armor All on them to help keep them from drying out. Then I’d put them in Ziploc bags and put them in a box in the back of a closet somewhere.

By the way, I’ll be expecting my monthly checks from Armor All and Ziploc for those mentions, fellas.

Honestly, I think the rubber will be good forever. What degrades rubber is oxygen and heat. And in Ziploc bags in a closet, they won’t be exposed to much of either one. The bigger danger is that you’ll forget where you put them, and create a real head-scratcher for your heirs when they sort through your prized possessions.

And keep in mind, too, that there are plenty of other parts on this car that are going to become obsolete and hard to find. It’ll be a small miracle if the next hard-to-find part you need is that radiator hose in eight years.

So maybe you should pick up one of everything now. Instead of storing the parts in your closet, use them to build a second 1985 280SL in your garage. And then pluck it for parts.

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AT KAFFEE VONSOLLN For a German take on coffee and pastries, Kaffee Vonsolln (79 Daniel St., Portsmouth, 603-373-0570, vonsolln.com) delivers authentically with a diverse array of options. Its menu offers breakfast and lunch dishes, and customers can enjoy a variety of coffees, espresso drinks and teas. The seating area is small yet comfortable and inviting with warm woods against pale green walls. The front windows allow for a bright atmosphere and a breeze when the weather is fair. Though they don’t speak German, the owners, Emma Nelson and her parents, have kept to the authentic sweets and other baked goods that the previous owner began the café with. Emma explained how they’ve upheld the authenticity of its European roots.

How long has this café been around?

This café has been around for seven years, and me and my parents picked up ownership back in August and we’ve been running it since then. We’ve done some aesthetic changes here. The original owner was from Munich, but my parents and I are anything but German, so it’s funny when customers come in here and speak German to us. But we’re keeping with the German theme.

What made you want to buy the café?

I worked here years ago when I was in high school, for two years. I went away for a bit and did different things, and while I was working at another café I heard that this one was for sale. I’d been feeling that it was time for something different, so my parents and I went into this together. I roast my own beans, having learned from the previous owner. Our little roaster is in the kitchen, and it’s a lot of fun, though it gets really hot in the summer. I don’t know what it’s like to be a parent — I’m only 21 — but this place is like my baby. My employees can’t get rid of me.

tries, most likely our bienenstich. It’s a traditional German cake with a white cake base, a vanilla cream custard and shaved almonds on top. It’s very light, not super dense, and it’s delicious.

How would you describe the dining environment?

It is in transition a little bit, but we want to make a cozy local spot. We have a few things in mind that we’re keeping on the down-low, but we’re looking to make it more ours in the looks since we’re not German, while still keeping the unique pastries and coffee.

Which celebrity or political figure would you most like to serve, alive or dead?

I would love to have David Bowie, which obviously wouldn’t happen, sad-

What do you think sets your establishment apart from others around you?

The roasting is a big part of it because there are very few roasters in town, and not many people roast their own beans and I can roast it as soon as we’re getting low — it’s about as fresh as it gets. We source our beans from elsewhere, like Guatemala and Colombia, but they’re roasted in house. It’s a local spot with the same faces behind the counter and a family-owned place now, and we’re not a chain.

What’s your personal favorite from the menu? Why? For coffee, probably our cold brew — it’s really good. It’s our dark roast, our Kick blend, which has been going really fast with the warmer weather. For pasSEACOAST SCENE | MAY 25 - 31, 2017 | PAGE 42

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ly. I don’t know what he would go for, but I feel like he would have been either super-caffeinated or super-mellow with tea or something.

What’s an essential skill that keeps Kaffee Vonsolln running smoothly?

Customer service — we have a great group of customers who come through, but sometimes you need to be able to respond in the best way if someone is having a bad day. Communication behind the counter is also important because it’s a small space with sometimes three people and you don’t want to run into each other.

How would you describe your crew of employees?

I’ve got a really good group. I’m lucky because I was very short-staffed during

the transition, but it worked out well.

Do you have any popular menu items?

Our breakfast sandwiches sell really well, but people really like our coffee.

People are hooked on our Kick blend, and they’ll walk past three other coffee shops just for ours.

Do you have any seasonal specials people can expect?

The pastries change as we try to go with what’s in season, so in the fall we were doing this pumpkin cheesecake with a recipe from the original owner, so it was German as well. Our drinks change a little with the seasons too. In the summer we have a big sliding window that makes the café feel like it’s outdoors, and it brings in a lot of fresh air.

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The smallest Fantastic Fortune Cookies. Courtesy photo.

There are fortune cookies — the kind you get with your Chinese food order — and then there are Fantastic Fortune Cookies — the kind that Cam Brissard makes, that taste like an Italian butter cookie and can be covered in chocolate and candy.

Brissard is the owner of Fantastic Fortune Cookies, which is based in Dover and creates giant fortune cookies for all kinds of occasions and events. The business is mostly an online presence, and Brissard said most people place orders over the phone for pickup in store.

“The inspiration we saw when we purchased the company was to basically be a provider of positive things for companies or for personal gifts,” Brissard said.

Fantastic Fortunes offers cookies on three different scales: baseball-sized, softball-sized and cantaloupe-sized. The “small” cookies are often used as favors at weddings and other events. The cantaloupe-sized, or giant, cookies are often ordered individually and usually contain a personalized fortune.

The treats are not a standard fortune cookie flavor; rather, they each have the flavor of an Italian butter cookie. Customers can choose to dip their cookies in milk, dark or white chocolate. Typical toppings for the cookies include Oreos, toffee crunch, rainbow sprinkles, chocolate sprinkles and chocolate swirls. Customers also have the option to get creative and request customized toppings.

According to Brissard, 30,000 fortunes came with the company when she purchased it four years ago, and these fortunes are placed randomly in each cookie sold.

There will never be a repetition of a fortune in an order. More popular among customers than these automated fortunes, though, are the customized fortunes that are available upon request. Fantastic Fortunes offers different fortunes for different seasons and people often request cookies with person-

alized fortunes for events like birthdays, anniversary parties, newborn babies and graduations. Fortunes also include things like “get well soon” messages or encouragement for people battling breast cancer, for example.

Brissard said her No. 1 customers are corporate, since several hundred cookies are often ordered at once for events. Fantastic Fortunes will be pursuing the wedding market more this year, since fortune cookies as wedding favors have grown in popularity.

Brissard said her clientele makes her job a very positive experience.

“We deal with everyone that’s in happy mode; we don’t have any negativity,” Brissard said. “The best part is that I get to talk to people who are excited about their events.”

In addition to ordinary fortune cookie orders, there’s a “Cookie of the Month Club” that gets the recipient 12 of the company’s giant cookies distributed monthly for a year. These cookies all contain different toppings and usually include experimentation with different flavors. The Cookie of the Month Club is a popular gift at holidays and the cookies can be delivered at a specialized date each month to celebrate things like birthdays or anniversaries.

Brissard said she hopes that in the future, people will be able to visit the facility and learn more about how the cookies are made.

“The company has reached volumes of success with no marketing done at all,” she said. “This has had an impact on people’s lives across the United States on its own. …

That to me is successful, it is self-running.”

Perhaps emblematic of the company’s far-reaching success is the fact that Fantastic Fortunes was interviewed by Shark Tank and that Whoopi Goldberg bought some fortune cookies a couple of years ago.

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• Antique Alley Regional Farmers Market is a new market to be held every Friday from 4 to 6:30 p.m., July 28 through September, at 442 First New Hampshire Turnpike (Route 4) in Northwood. Visit facebook. com/antiquealleyregionalfarmersmarket.

• Dover Farmers Market is held every Wednesday from 2:15 to 6 p.m., June 7 through Sept. 27, at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot (550 Central Ave.). Visit seacoastgrowers.org/dover-farmers-market or email marketmanager@seacoastgrowers.org.

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suggestions: Spanish tempranillo or Chilean carmenere. The depth and body of these wines can stand up to the meatiness of the steak. Also, the earthiness and kick of spice in the wine will pair nicely with the steak. I sometimes find these wines too tannic to sip on their own, but pair them with the right food and it is a match made in grilling heaven.

If you are having beef burgers instead of steak, you have choices. The toppings can come into play here (blue cheese, peppers and onions, and so on), so keep this in mind when choosing, but typically the best wines are malbec, zinfandel and grenache.

I would even suggest red blends that have a combination of these grapes, or a homemade, refreshing red wine sangria. As with the steak pairings, a wine with some earthiness and smokiness may not be your first choice on its own but will make a nice combination with the food.

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Clean! Walk your dog! Cook! Pretend to work! (Just kidding, don’t actually do that.) And, now that the technology’s so inexpensive, they’re not that hard to create; you can record them anywhere — a closet, a basement, a library study room — and they can be about anything.

“Frankly, anybody can do a podcast,” said Exeter children’s author Paul Durham, who’d never even burned a CD before starting his show, Telling Lies to Children. “There are podcasts everywhere, on topics from politics to long-form fiction.”

If you haven’t caught the podcast bug yet, you’re not alone, but you are in luck; now that the format’s pretty mainstream, there’s a show for almost every interest.

To help you get started, here are some locally-made podcasts that tackle a variety of topics, from children’s literature and crime shows to fishing and running restaurants — plus some tips on how to create your own.

In the restaurant business?

Try Restaurant Unstoppable Are you feeling unstoppable?

This is the first question Eric Cacciatore asks restaurant owners and experts during interviews on Restaurant Unstoppable, a podcast he started almost four years ago. To date, the show comprises 330 episodes and has seen more than 300,000 total downloads, with about 3,000 per episode and 30,000 per month.

His goal is to empower restaurant owners by sharing advice and success stories from fellow professionals.

Cacciatore came up with the idea about four years ago in a Great Bay Community College marketing course, when his professor asked the class what podcasts they listened to. Nobody raised a hand.

Their homework assignment: start listening to three.

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to it than making good food.

“The entrepreneurial myth is that if you’re good at making pies, you should make a pie shop. But you need to consider all the other variables,” he said.

Episodes span an hour and 20 minutes, and most contain interviews with successful restaurant professionals discussing things like, how they broke into the industry; when they decided to make it a career; what they did in order to get where they are today.

Cacciatore has interviewed people from all over the world but most have been with people from the States, New Hampshire especially. Local featured personalities include Evan Mallett from Black Trumpet, Matt Louis from Moxy Restaurant, Evan Hennessey from Stages at One Washington and Edward Aloise from Republic Cafe.

Restaurant Unstoppable success has relied on its structure, honesty and mission.

“The podcast is about the future of the industry, about sharing knowledge to make it better, and to lift it up,” said Cacciatore, who at the time of his interview, was preparing to pack up and take the podcast on the road, first to moderate a panel at the Foodable.io festival in Chicago late May. “You need an overarching mission, a purpose, a vision of where you want to be. Start with the end in mind, where you want to go. Then figure out what you have to do to get there.”

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Durham is fairly new to the children’s literature world; he published his first novel, The Luck Uglies, a tween fantasy story, in 2014, after having spent the earlier part of his career working as a lawyer.

He began listening to podcasts about two years ago, one of his favorites being The Joe Rogan Experience, hosted by comedian and retired martial artist Joe Rogan.

“He started his podcast as a way to hang out with all his comedian friends.

He’d just have them all come over to his house, and they’d talk, and it seemed like they were having a great time,” Durham said.

He wanted to do with children’s literature what Rogan did with comedy.

“I’m sort of an introvert, and I met some cool people when I got into the publishing world. … I’m not really good at keeping in touch, but I didn’t want to just lose track of everyone, as I’m prone to do with people over time,” Durham said. “Authors are not nearly as funny as comedians, of course, but I thought [creating a podcast] would a fun way to keep in touch with authors I’m friendly with. … And if there are librarians and media specialists and teachers who want to listen in, maybe they’d get turned on to a

new author.”

He said Telling Lies to Children doesn’t sound as professional as an NPR podcast, but it’s more popular than he anticipated, averaging 180 unique listeners daily. And it did help him snag media interviews, and even small jobs — after his on-air interview with Cathryn Mercier, director of the Study of Children’s Literature at Simmons College, she invited him back to teach a workshop at the school.

Durham said he spends about two hours after recording editing and posting episodes online and various podcast platforms — iTunes, Stitcher, etc. He participates in other social media forms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, but he thinks there’s a different sense of intimacy, hearing someone talk, either off-the-cuff or in a casual podcast interview.

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Try Telling Lies to Children Exeter author Paul Durham began recording Telling Lies to Children — aimed at adults who “live and breathe” children’s literature — last August.

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50 the process of writing. And I think people like that, especially writers just starting out. They want to hear journey stories, and figure out how this works.

There is so much to learn,” Moulton said.

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Learn some tunes

Try 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Nick Mainella, founder of 10 Minute Jazz Lesson, was a big fan of podcasts before he began recording his own within his home studio in February 2016.

Mainella, a Seacoast resident and professional saxophonist, spends a lot of time traveling, either to teach (at private residences or schools, like Timberlane Regional High School or Pinkerton Academy), or to perform, often with his band, The Soggy Po’Boys. Some of his favorites to listen to during the commute include Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast, Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History and James Newcomb’s Musicpreneur.

But while looking for new shows, he realized there weren’t many on music education, particularly jazz education.

“If you go on YouTube and type in ‘jazz lesson,’ there will be about 2 million videos showing up,” said Mainella, who also has a background in audio engineering, and already owned most of the equipment he’d need for a podcast. “The advantage is that with a podcast, you can listen in your car. … I quickly realized there was a niche market for this kind of stuff, and I had people from all over the world listening to it, almost right from the get-go.”

Episodes of 10 Minute Jazz Lesson usually span 10 to 15 minutes and involve jazz lessons and demonstrations, mostly on saxophone, sometimes piano.

It’s challenging, giving instructions via audio recordings, as so much of teaching involves a dialogue between teacher and student, but he’s found lots of listeners.

“I found the biggest demographic that listens to my show is a middle-aged adult student who is trying to play jazz as more of a hobby,” he said. “Those are the peo-

ple who aren’t necessarily going to sign up and take a private lesson every week, but they’re still seeking a formal means of music education.”

Because of the podcast, he’s picked up students worldwide, who he teaches via video chat.

“It’s a recent development in the music world — you don’t have to be in the same place as the person you want to study with. I’ve been getting a lot of emails from people from all corners of the world. It’s been great to expand my network a little bit,” he said.

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Try No Holds Bard More than 400 years have passed since Shakespeare’s death, and people still haven’t run out of things to say about the bard, his stories or his characters.

Certainly, Dan Beaulieu and Kevin Condardo thought of ultra Shakespeare geeks like themselves when conceptualizing No Holds Bard, the Shakespeare-themed podcast that blossomed from Seven Stages Shakespeare Company in Portsmouth, where Beaulieu is co-founder and artistic director, Condardo the managing director. But they also wanted it to be accessible for people who aren’t die-hard fanatics.

“You don’t need to like Shakespeare to like the podcast. But but hopefully you might like him more [after listening] than when you started,” Beaulieu said via phone.

The duo met at UNH and had been arguing over bizarre Shakespearethemed ideas for more than a decade when they started casting at the suggestion of a friend.

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52 Beaulieu said. “One of our friends said to us that we don’t have faces for TV — we have faces for podcasts.”

They spent six months devising No Holds Bard, and today, they package their show as “the Shakespeare podcast Shakespeare would have listened to.”

The first episode was recorded in May 2015.

One of their inspirations was WEEI FM, Sports Radio 93.7, where they love listening about the Boston Red Sox; and as a result, sports are frequently woven into the show. “All-Shakespeare Girls Professional Baseball,” a recent episode, looks at which of Shakespeare’s female characters would be the most fearsome ball players.

Most episodes are between 30 and 60 minutes and feature regular segments.

“Word of the week” contains a strange or confusing Shakespearean word.

“Homework” offers answers to Shakespeare homework questions, typically found online. Another segment answers that intersect Shakespeare with the present day. (Which Shakespeare character would be most excited about legalized same-sex marriage in the United States?

Which character would you most like to go on a date with?)

Episodes also discuss news surrounding Shakespeare (a teacher was found guilty of attempting to seduce a 16-yearold student by buying her beer at an art museum and quoting Shakespeare!), and once a month, they produce a “So You’re Going to See Shakespeare” episode, a 30-minute crash course of a Shakespeare play, kind of like SparkNotes in audio form. On occasion, they’ve welcomed guests, like Mya Gosling, creator of Good Tickle Brain: A Mostly Shakespeare Webcomic.

The podcast recently celebrated its 100th episode, and today has seen more than 28,000 total downloads in 2016, boasting almost 1,000 subscribers. For beginner podcasters, Beaulieu recommends investing in high-quality microphones and taking time to determine your show so that it’s different and new, even if it is about something that’s been talked about for centuries, like Shakespeare.

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Rye artist makes quirky “herlihedrons” from found materials At her home in Rye, artist Nina Fox Herlihy creates sculptural assemblages that she calls “herlihedrons,” a name Herlihy’s friends came up with that combines her last name and the word “hedrons,” which means the combination of forms.

“Rather than a more traditional assemblage, which oftentimes is done within a framework of some sort — be it an old box or an old drawer or something similar ... my assemblages come together as sculptures,” Herlihy said. “I do all kinds of different pieces: owls and fish and cats are popular, but in addition I make dogs, humans, human-animal types of pieces, birds, flowers, dragons, angels, mermaids, totem-type pieces, Santas and angels at Christmas time … really whatever the wood and materials suggest.”

Her pieces range from ornament-size to a life-sized baby giraffe, her largest piece.

In her college days, Herlihy studied graphic arts, etching and art history at Kirkland College in Clinton, New York, after graduating from Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

“I didn’t study what I do now. I was an etcher in college; I never really was satisfied with my etchings, although other

people were. I used to cut plates up and print them on top of each other but I never felt like it was the medium that was right for me. The good thing about [studying etching] is that it involved a lot of detail and I do use a lot of detail in my work [today],” said Herlihy.

After college, Herlihy spent her time traveling for her work with museums and had to think of ways to keep her creativity intact while constantly on the go.

“I had to do things that were creatively mobile. Juggling was just one thing I took up,” she said.

That led to performing in a Circus in Berlin, Germany, while working there on the King Tut exhibition.

When traveling for work and other time-absorbing life matters became less demanding, Herlihy was able to get back into a studio and spend time on creating visual art once again.

“I started making [Herlihedrons] around [the year] 2000. I never really planned on selling them. I looked out at our burn pile one day and there were some fence posts and that’s what I started with. I started creating birds and it just kept evolving and I kept collecting more materials,” Herli-

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hy said. “I was creating them not to sell but to create. I would sit there and laugh as they materialized and I actually said to my husband, ‘I don’t care if nobody else likes these — we’re going to hang them on trees throughout the woods and when we

go for a walk we’re just going to see and be delighted by them!’”

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In her travels, Herlihy collects materials including, but not limited to, wood, twigs, rusted washers, discarded rust, sometimes having fallen off a car, old jewelry, keys, crystals, can openers, bottle caps, reeds, moss, string, rope, and fishing net.

“Really just flotsam and jetsam wherever I go,” she said.

Because Herlihy creates Herlihedrons to bring joy into her own life, she does not feel the need to intellectualize about them; her creations are not meant to convey hidden or deeper meanings than what is observed on the surface.

“I think art is created from people’s souls. … I feel the materials and I create. It is more of an intuitive rather than an intellectual process for me,” she said.

“I love it when I’m at a show and people are looking at my pieces and they’re just enjoying and laughing and having a good time.”

Herlihy’s work has traveled far and wide to places around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, England, Italy, Norway, Australia, Russia and Bhutan. Still, she insists she’s not doing anything fancy.

“It’s certainly not something that would be considered ‘high art.’ It’s not that kind of an art form. It’s just pleasurable,” Herlihy said. “I have some pieces I’ve held on to: two birds in particular, an owl, and a dog. It’s not a particular type or style of piece I make [that are my favorites], it’s just a piece that speaks to my soul.”

Herlihedrons can be purchased yearround at Tulips in Portsmouth and at the Depot Street Gallery in Ludlow, Vermont. From May through October, they are sold at the Ogunquit Museum of Art’s shop in Ogunquit, Maine.

Herlihy also takes part in the New Hampshire Open Doors statewide event, sponsored by The League of NH Craftsmen, by opening her studio the first weekend of November as well as The Button Factory Open Studios in Portsmouth the first weekend of December. Her studio is open by appointment year-round. For more information on Herlihy and for contact information visit herlihedrons.com.

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The Seacoast Artist Association of Exeter has named outdoor photographer Dennis Skillman as its Featured Artist of the Month. A resident of East Kingston, Skillman has been photographing nature scenes for the past 25 years. He has a keen eye for capturing the aura of the seasons and is well-known for his stunning shots of wildlife, ranging from moose and deer to close-up profiles of birds and dragonflies.

“The outdoors was in my blood from the time I grew up on the side of a mountain in Pennsylvania catching snakes and frogs and passing the more interesting ones on to the Reading, Pennsylvania, museum. I have just always had a passion for learning, especially about the natural world,” Skillman said. “Photography allows me to capture what I see and exhibit and publish it for others to see.”

Skillman attributes his photography

expertise to years of dedication, but he also credits seminars, workshops and reading. A graduate of Lehigh and Northeastern universities, Skillman’s primary background is not in art or photography but in engineering.

Starting his career as an individual contributor in electronics hardware design, he moved on to teach circuit design courses at Merrimack College, and later became the vice president of software engineering for two high-tech startup companies.

“There is great deal of technical detail in the operation of digital cameras and lens systems,” Skillman said. “Having worked in the engineering industry for 40 years, I have a very well-rounded understanding of the post processing and printing of photographs.”

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Seacoast Artist Association The Seacoast Artist Association offers memberships to all levels of artists and art enthusiasts. It is non-juried and affordable at $40 a year, and $35 for seniors and students. Becoming a member is an excellent way for new artists to showcase their work and to receive advice from experts, but even nonmembers can get involved. Here is what gallery manager Mary Jane Solomon has to say about the SAA and how it can support local artists: “Though we rely on our members to contribute to the association in a wide variety of ways as volunteers and show participation, we open our featured artist shows, monthly theme show challenges, and rental in the gallery shop to nonmembers. The theme shows are especially suited to emerging artists eager to display their work in a gallery.

They learn proper presentation and are encouraged to attend the monthly receptions to become known and mingle with the other artists. Plus, these shows award best of show as well as a people’s choice award. This is thrilling for any artist, but especially one new to exhibiting. Some of our artists also offer classes to beginners and even experienced artists in the gallery and occasionally in the old town hall. We try to offer demos and workshops on the second Sunday of the month. Unless there is a materials fee, these are free to members but open to nonmembers with a suggested donation.”

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60 published trail guides for the Bay Circuit Trails Committee. His commitment to the cause and his leadership skills eventually advanced him to a coordinator position with the BCTC, in which he oversaw the conservation efforts of several towns on the North Shore of Massachusetts.

During his time working with the BCTC, he led the campaign to create Prospect Hill State Forest in Rowley, Mass., and secured a trail link to a rare seaside drumlin habitat.

Today, Skillman leads a team of volunteers determined to restore the population of purple martins in the Seacoast area.

This effort has earned him his second New Hampshire Audubon Volunteer of the Year Award, his first being for his involvement in the Audubon dragonfly study.

Skillman’s love of the outdoors certainly encouraged his interest in photography, but he was also greatly influenced by the late Galen Rowell. He describes his mentor as enthusiastic and humble, and he admired Rowell’s ability to “see a winning image where most people would just walk by.”

When asked what advice he has to offer of his own, Skillman said, “Photograph what you love. Without a passion for your subject matter it is hard to put the energy into it that gives better results.”

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The original was the poignant and inspiring Letters to a Young Poet. Now there are Letters to a Young Writer, Letters to a Young Muslim, Letters to a Young Therapist, Letters to a Young Scientist, Letters to a Young Pharmacist, Letters to a Young Mormon. And so on.

Into this well-trampled field saunters Letters to a Young Farmer, a collection of missives on “food, farming and our future” compiled by the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, a nonprofit in Tarrytown, N.Y., with a worthy, if yawn-inducing, mission: creating “a healthy and sustainable food system that benefits us all.”

The slim paperback is edited by Martha Hodgkins, the group’s communications director, and it contains a smattering of luminous bylines, including Bill McKibben, Barbara Kingsolver, Michael Pollan, Marion Nestle, Temple Grandin and Wendell Berry. Unfortunately, it also contains bylines of, well, farmers, bringing to mind that popular saying, those who can’t write, farm. I’m sorry.

It’s nothing personal, and admittedly, this comes from someone who struggles to grow radishes.

On the cover, Mark Bittman, the celebrated food writer, promises (or warns), “This will make you want to become a farmer.” No. It will not. It will make you appreciate farmers, perhaps, and worry about their future, but all the talk of the long hours and isolation and assorted pestilence will more likely make your boring office job look peachy.

As one contributor writes, farming is an “incredibly difficult, demanding, and sometimes heartbreaking way to make a living, if you can indeed make a living farming.”

Another suggests that beginning farmers live in a camper, yurt or treehouse in the beginning. (“The kids won’t care if their beds are in a rusty camper if their lives are surrounded by the awe of living simply with nature.”)

Which might explain why only 6 percent of U.S. farmers are under the age of 35, and they are often what Barbara Damrosch, a farmer in Maine, calls “orphan farmers” — those who come to farming without a bequest of arable land and the benefit of parents or grandparents to guide them.

The opening to Damrosch’s essay is as elegant and compelling as those of any National Book Award winner: “Today I awoke to the first hard frost of fall, with the pastures and growing fields white. The flowers were all dead. Thank God.” Alice Waters, a California chef, also

delights with a short missive explaining how she became enamored of the slow-food culture when she spent a year in France at age 19: “Every day, I walked through the beautiful street markets on my way to school and ate in the local restaurants. I tasted things I’d never eaten before, things that opened my senses and that kindled something in my mind.”

The farming that precedes it, Waters writes, is “at least 85 percent of cooking, because it is taste that will truly wake people up and bring them back to their senses and back to the land.”

Michael Pollan — famous not only for his books but also his seven-word directive on what to eat (“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”) — confers by quoting Wendell Berry, “Eating is an agricultural act.” He also explains his “Thoreau problem,” recalling Henry David Thoreau’s preference for a wild swamp over a cultivated garden.

“With that slightly obnoxious declaration, American writing about nature all but turned its back on the domestic landscape. It’s not at all surprising that we got better at conserving wilderness than at farming and gardening,” Pollan writes.

The loveliest, and possibly most useful, of the letters belongs to Mary-Howell Martens, who farms 1,600 acres in upstate New York with her husband and son. Martens writes bluntly about the lonely work and the toll farming takes on marriages. Money, she warns, “will not come at regular intervals.”

But, she writes, “You will be the first to see a newborn calf, an emerging seedling, the first rays of sunrise. You will smell rich, tilled earth, composted manure, rotten tomatoes, and diesel fuel. … The typical eight-hour American workday will cease to make any sense to you for the work will never be done.”

At the end of the essay, she poses a question — “Had I known this before I married a farmer, would I have chosen this path?” — that Martens cagily does not answer.

Finally, there’s Bill McKibben, the Vermont activist and author who is incapable of composing an uninteresting sentence.

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Twenty-plus years in, Chicago band Chevelle can claim a pretty charmed life.

All of their records were done with the same major label, Epic Records, save an initial independent release. They’re a hard rock melodic trio, something of a rarity in the wall of sound metal world.

Above all, Pete and Sam Loeffler have succeeded where the Gallagher and Davies brothers have failed, thriving as a family band. What’s their secret?

“We get that question a lot. I guess it just comes down to being professional,” Sam Loeffler said recently. “Sometimes we just have to pull ourselves back and ask, ‘if you were sitting in an office building with 12 other board members, would you say the things you are about to say? Would you take a swing at somebody?”

Equally important is self-awareness, Loeffler noted.

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The “heavier, the better” mindset isn’t changing anytime soon.

“That’s the way we will go again because that is what inspires us, and that is what we want to play every day up on stage,” he said. “I don’t know that it will go much heavier without going straight Marilyn Manson, though, but that could be cool too.”

As an old-school punk rocker, intensity is wired in, Loeffler said.

“Absolutely, man that is really true … that old-school punk music definitely lacks production — that’s a nice way to say it — but we are all doing similar things with the exception of liberty

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The group made a horror-themed video for North Corridor’s “Door to Door Cannibals” late last year, after eschewing the medium after a string of directors couldn’t translate “Take Out the Gunman,” a song from 2014’s La Gárgola about the media’s role in exacerbating gun violence.

“We told them look, it’s just calling attention to the fact that we feel that the more attention the media gives to shootings, the more they are going to happen; they are perpetuating their own cycle, that’s what it’s about,” Loeffler said.

“It’s not a comment on guns or mental health, just more about the media. The more they cover it, the more it happens.

Then we got all these videos and every single one was somebody shooting somebody ... it’s exactly counterproductive to what the whole song is about.”

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The Rochester Opera House will debut its 2017 All-Star Comedy Showcase on Saturday, June 17, with NH-native Juston McKinney, and it will continue through August.

Juston has two Comedy Central Specials including his own one-hour special and multiple appearances on The Tonight Show and Conan O’Brien, but there’s no place like home!

The All-Star Comedy Showcase will feature nationally known comedy legends as well as some of the comedy scene’s fastest rising stars. Boston comic Dave Russo will perform on Friday, June 23. Russo is a comedian like no other. Dave has yet to meet a crowd that he can’t win over with his charm and upbeat attitude.

His quick wit and clever improvisation skills keep audiences on their toes, never sure where Dave’s mind will ricochet to next. His artful storytelling, combined with his flair for theatrics, has entertained audiences around the country.

The legendary Gilbert Gottfried will hit the stage on Saturday, July 8. Gottfried began doing stand-up at open mike nights in New York City and quickly became known as “the comedian’s comedian.” The veteran stand-up is a former Saturday Night Live cast member and has appeared in several popular films and comedy specials. As a famed comics comic, Gottfried puts aside political correctness for his live performance and fires an onslaught of jokes that know no boundaries!

SNL Weekend Update writer Mark Riccadonna will perform on Friday, July 14. Mark is a gifted storyteller, with a charisma that makes you feel like you’ve known him forever, unique delivery, signature voice (that has landed him several commercials) and likability; you will see why he is a favorite everywhere! Most recently Mark has a lead role in the feature film “Days of Power.”

One of the funniest and most talked about comedians to come out of Boston is Jakie Flynn. Flynn will bring his act to Rochester on Friday, July 28. Joining the ranks of Steven Wright, Denis Leary, Lenny Clarke and Jay Leno, Flynn has quickly parlayed his success as a stand-up to firmly establish himself in film and television. Audiences young and old appreciate his wit and rapid fire “take no prisoners” delivery.

Having headlined in comedy clubs, theaters, and showcases across the country, and with weekly spots in New York City and Long Island, Tim Krompier has blossomed into a stand-up comedy maven. Tim was recently featured on the MSG Network’s “The Bracket” giving his witty and educated comments on New York sports. Tim headlines at clubs across the US and Canada and continues to be in high demand for private and corporate events. Tim will make his first appearance in Rochester on Friday, Aug. 11.

The comedy series ends on Friday, Aug. 18, with one of the best comedians to come out of Boston. The legendary Lenny Clarke has an oddly calibrated act — his material and his perspective are very much in an old-school Don Rickles vein, but his attitude is very much that of a quick-witted young comic. This contrast comes wrapped in a conversational, deceptively genial delivery, with just brief moments of clowning. Clarke is also unpredictable in a very good way on stage — you don’t know where he’s going to go next!

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[Note: Matt J. took his two kids to the zoo, where they came up with this theme (no, he doesn’t work at the zoo, just thought it’d be fun). Clues with an [E] were written by 67-Across, and clues with an [S] were written by 49-Across.]

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Ella!” [E] 24 There are 100 in a century (abbr.) [S] 26 Something a toy poodle says [E] 27 Rat-a-___ [E] 28 Something that people say in awe [E] 30 Pookums [E] 35 Scaly creature that likes to eat frosted sweets? [S] 37 Ninja Turtle that wears red, to his friends [S] 40 Getting from ___ B 41 Kid that can have a cellphone [S] 42 Bird that smokes and does vandalism? [E] 47 Sneaky little animal [E] 48 ___ gin fizz 49 Kid who is “epic!” [S] 52 The ___ on the Shelf [S] 54 Sid: “I’m not ___ years old anymore.” Me: “No, I mean ___ as in ‘I ___ some food.’”

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BEACH BUM FUN HOROSCOPES

• Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Today’s horoscope for Leo called on account of rain.

We’ll complete this horoscope next week as part of a double-header.

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• Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The meek shall inherit the earth. But to pay the estate taxes, they’ll have to sell it back to the corporations.

• Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You will soon face a situation with many possibilities — anything from 7 1/2 to 15 years.

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• Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many are called, few are chosen, and once again you are completely overlooked.

• Aries (March 21-April 19): Where there’s life, there’s hope. Given your life, however, there’s not really that much hope.

• Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Traveling is broadening, especially the way you hit those all-you-can-eat buffets.

• Taurus (April 20-May 20): You will soon enter the land of milk and honey.

Unfortunately, you’re lactose intolerant and diabetic.

• Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are a jack of all trades and a master of none. And actually, I’m not so sure of that “jack” part.

• Gemini (May 21-June 20): Today you will be inspired to surpass yourself. Not really setting the bar too high, is it?

• Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This is not a good time to play the lottery. I just bought a bunch of tickets, and I don’t want you diluting the odds.

• Cancer (June 21-July 22): You know, 500 years from now, no one will know anything about you or me. You really care about your horoscope?

• Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ve squandered your entire life up until this point, and you think a horoscope is going to make any difference?

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Pedestrian calming

Officials in charge of a Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal heritage site recently installed “speed bumps,” similar to those familiar to Americans driving residential streets but on a pedestrian walkway, with row upon row of risers to resemble a washboard. A Western travel writer, along with editors of People’s Daily China, suggested that officials were irked that “disorderly” tourists had been walking past the ancient grounds too rapidly to appreciate its beauty or context.

er would “pinkie-swear” not to tell anyone else. (The co-worker broke the code.)

• In the course of pursuing claims against Alaskan dentist Seth Lookhart for Medicaid fraud, government investigators found a video on his phone of him extracting a sedated patient’s tooth while riding on a hoverboard.

(He had apparently sent the video to his office manager under the title “New Standard of Care.”) Lookhart had been indicted in 2016 for billing Medicaid $1.8 million for unnecessary patient sedations.

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• Compared to busy coastal metropolises, Indiana may evoke repose, and entrepreneur Tom Battista is suggesting the state’s largest city capitalize on the sentiment by reserving a destination site on a low-lying hill overlooking the chaotic merge lanes of two interstate highways affording visitors leisurely moments watching the frantic motorists scrambling below. He plans three rows of seats and a sunshade for the relaxed gawkers to take in the “ocean”-like roar and imagine overwrought drivers’ rising blood pressure (while their own remains soothingly calm).

• Several treatments are available to combat the heart arrhythmia “atrial fibrillation,” but all require medical supervision, which John Griffin, 69, said he tried to acquire at the emergency room at New Zealand’s Waikato Hospital in April, only to be met with delay and frustration. Griffin went home that day, took notice of his neighbor’s 8,000-volt electric security fence and, with boots off, in a fit of do-it-yourself desperation, nudged it with his arm. He got quite a jolt, he said, but he walked away, and his heart returned to natural rhythm. The medical director of the Heart Foundation of New Zealand said Griffin was lucky and warned against the “procedure.”

Weird science

Medical researchers have been frustrated for years at failures in getting certain cancer-fighting drugs to reach targeted areas in women’s reproductive tracts, but doctors in Germany announced in April a bold technique that appeared to work: sending the drugs via sperm cells, which seem to roam without obstruction as they search for an egg. The process involves coating active sperm cells with an iron adhesive and magnetically steering them to their internal targets.

News that sounds like a joke

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In April, Tennessee state representative Mike Stewart, aiming to make a point about the state’s lax gun-sales laws and piggybacking onto the cuddly feeling people have about children’s curbside lemonade stands, set up a combination stand on Nashville’s Capitol Hill, offering for sale lemonade, cookies and an AK-47 assault rifle (with a sign reading “No Background Check,” to distinguish the private-sale AK-47 from one purchased from a federally licensed dealer). (In fact, some states still regulate lemonade stands more than gun sales by nettlesome “health department” and anti-competitive rules and licensing, though Tennessee allows the stands in most neighborhoods as long as they are small and operated infrequently.)

Least competent criminals

• In March, WTTG-TV in Washington, D.C., broadcast surveillance video of a 7-Eleven armed robbery in the city’s northeast sector since some footage offered a clear picture of the suspect’s face. Moments into the robbery, the man peered upward, caught sight of the camera and, shocked, reached for his apparently forgotten ski mask on top of his head, where (better late than never) he pulled it into place.

• In November, three teenagers were arrested after stealing superfast Dodge cars in the middle of the night from a dealership in St. Peters, Missouri. (After driving less than a mile, police said, the three had lost control of their cars, crashing them, including “totaling” two 700-horsepower Challenger Hellcats.)

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News that was formerly weird but whose patterns more recently have become so tedious that the stories deserve respectful retirement: (1) On May 5, an elderly woman in Plymouth, England, became the most recent to drive wildly afield by blindly obeying her car’s satellite navigation system. Turning left, as ordered, only to confront a solid railing, she nonetheless spotted a narrow pedestrian gap and squeezed through, which led to her

descending the large concrete stairway at the Mayflower House Court parking garage (until her undercarriage got stuck).

(2) Police in East Palestine, Ohio, said the 8-year-old boy who commandeered the family car and drove his sister, 4, to the local McDonald’s for a cheeseburger on April 9 was different from the usual underaged drivers in that he caused no problems.

Witnesses said he followed traffic signals en route, which the boy attributed to learning from YouTube videos.

A News of the Weird classic (October 2013)

Imminent Swirling Vortex of Damnation: Land developers for the iconic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado (the inspiration for the hotel in Stephen King’s “The Shining”) announced recently (2013) that they need more space and thus will dig up and move the hotel’s 12-gravesite pet cemetery (another Stephen King trope).

Neighbors told the Fort Collins Coloradoan in September (2013) that they feared the construction noise more than the potential release of departed spirits (though an “Animal Planet” “dog psychic” who lives in Estes Park volunteered her services to calm the pets’ souls). (Update: Apparently, it worked.)

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Ironies

(1) The Wall Street Journal reported in February that among the most popular diversions when Syrian households gather to escape the country’s bombs and bullets is playing the Hasbro war board game Risk (even though the game’s default version contains only five armies not nearly enough to simulate the many Syrian factions now fighting). (2) The parliament of Australia’s New South Wales, entertaining a February citizen petition to cut societal “waste,” admitted that the petition’s required 107,000 signatures (already on a USB stick) would, by rule, have to be submitted in hard copy (4,000 pages), even though the pages would immediately be electronically scanned into a format for data storage.

People different from us

In March, an electrician on a service call at a public restroom in Usuki, Japan, discovered a crawlspace above the urinal area, which had apparently been a man’s home (with a space heater, gas stove and clothing). Investigators learned that Takashi Yamanouchi, 54, a homeless wanderer, had been living there continuously for three years and had arranged everything very tidily, including the 300-plus plastic twoliter bottles of his urine. (It was unclear why he was storing his urine when he resided above a public restroom.)

PET OF THE WEEK Ten-year-old Guiness is still looking for a home. He’s overweight and is looking for a family that will continue working with him to get him to a healthier weight with diet and exercise. Luckily, Guiness is easy to walk on a leash, and really enjoys his walks. Guiness is a smart and house-trained older dog who has lots of experience in the fine art of friendship. As an older dog, and one that is set in his ways, he doesn’t care for other dogs — he much prefers the company of humans.

He’s super sweet with people and seems fine with cats. He loves love — getting it and sharing it. Come in and shake his paw, or give him a belly rub, and see what we mean. Like all the animals available for adoption at the New Hampshire SPCA, Guiness is neutered, micro-chipped and up to date on all his shots. Visit the NHSPCA in Stratham or call 772-2921, or visit nhspca.org.

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