Kettlehead Brewing’s new Nashua spot
read more…: Kettlehead Brewing’s new Nashua spotComfortable space, deeper than wide, bar at the back w/ maybe 8 stools. Plenty of tables, some high tops, some low. Soft chairs near the front.
Byline: Jeff Rogers
Posts by Jeff Rogers
Pedals & Pathways: NH Olympian, Valley Cemetery, Queen City Bike Gathering, etc.
read more…: Pedals & Pathways: NH Olympian, Valley Cemetery, Queen City Bike Gathering, etc.Let’s talk about: a NH Olympian, Valley Cemetery, Queen City Bike Gathering, etc.
Barbara Morse exhibition: Breathtaking art to support future art students
read more…: Barbara Morse exhibition: Breathtaking art to support future art studentsI was incredulous at the detail and realism Barbara achieved. And by minimizing color, she invited the viewer in to use their imagination and become almost a collaborator in the work.
Pat Long for NH Senate launch party
read more…: Pat Long for NH Senate launch partyManchester Alderman Pat Long held a launch party for his NH State Senate campaign Wednesday at Stark Brewing. It was well attended with plenty of food & beer and a lot of smiles.
Pedals & Pathways: Traffic deaths, items for every ride, mellow Manchester map, etc.
read more…: Pedals & Pathways: Traffic deaths, items for every ride, mellow Manchester map, etc.Hello Manchester! Let’s talk about: | Deadly Scooter Accident in Jaffrey | NH Surge in Traffic Deaths | A Dozen Items for Every Ride | Mellow Map of Manchester | Manchester’s new Zoning Ordinance | Better than Bungies? |
Meeting Ben Folds
read more…: Meeting Ben FoldsBen believes his arts experience has given him far more than just the ability to compose and play the piano, but has made him far more flexible and adaptable.
Pint-Sized Pub: Something small, new and wonderful brewing at Bert’s Beer & Wine
read more…: Pint-Sized Pub: Something small, new and wonderful brewing at Bert’s Beer & WineFrom outside things look much the same, except for a few new signs and a sandwich board along Hooksett Road. But inside, things are dramatically different.
Have your say about Manchester’s new Zoning Ordinance
read more…: Have your say about Manchester’s new Zoning OrdinanceThe city wants your feedback. Here’s how, and what will come next.
Pedals & Pathways: Public group rides, community market, planning commission survey + more
read more…: Pedals & Pathways: Public group rides, community market, planning commission survey + more– Public group ride schedule.
– Community Market.
– Great Cedar Swamp Hiking
– Safe Road Survey
Rally over reproductive rights at State House on anniversary of SCOTUS reversal of Roe v Wade
read more…: Rally over reproductive rights at State House on anniversary of SCOTUS reversal of Roe v WadeOn the evening of June 24, hundreds of supporters gathered on the State House lawn in Concord to emphasize that the future of reproductive rights is at stake in New Hampshire and at the federal level. The event marked the two-year anniversary of the United States Supreme Court overturning of the Roe v. Wade precedent.
Pedals & Pathways: Happy Hour Hustle, Tour de NH, Bike to Work Day + more
read more…: Pedals & Pathways: Happy Hour Hustle, Tour de NH, Bike to Work Day + moreHello Manchester! Welcome back to a recurring column about navigating our lovely city on foot, scooter, bicycle, etc. This time of year it feels so wonderful to be out in the sun with a breeze in your hair. For most of us, the exercise is a welcome bonus. So let’s get into it!
Happy little accident: My encounter with Shorty’s broad beer palette
read more…: Happy little accident: My encounter with Shorty’s broad beer paletteIf you’ve got more than enough Bob Ross moments — happy little accidents — in your life, then I envy you. Most of us could use far more of those than the world provides. And when they happen, or when we stumble upon them, they should be enjoyed, cherished, and even celebrated.
Pedals & Pathways: A column about navigating Manchester’s urban paths
read more…: Pedals & Pathways: A column about navigating Manchester’s urban pathsIn this edition, let’s talk about some recent improvements to Manchester’s cycling infrastructure, plus an upcoming event.
The Problem and Promise of Spent Grain
read more…: The Problem and Promise of Spent GrainThis article sprang from a social media post by Aaron Share of To Share Brewing, wherein he asked for help finding a home for about 6 barrels of spent grain per week. This is no small thing — Aaron estimated it would take about 3 able-bodied people to lift each barrel into the back of a truck. Imagine six barrels filled with soggy oatmeal.
Great beer for a great cause: Putting the fun in fundraiser for CASA at Tap House Grille
read more…: Great beer for a great cause: Putting the fun in fundraiser for CASA at Tap House GrilleEvery year about this time, mid-March, a wonderful local charity holds the most amazing fundraising event at a great local bar & restaurant. Seriously, until I attended one of these events, I never knew a fundraiser could be so much fun.
A Day at Daydreaming Brewing Company
read more…: A Day at Daydreaming Brewing CompanyAfter visiting Daydreaming Brewing in downtown Derry, trying each of their eight available beers (small pours shared with my wife, and accompanied by food, don’t worry) and spelunking through the website of the mini-conglomerate of which it is a part (more on that below), I now have so many bits of info about Daydreaming swirling through my head (see what I did there?) that I don’t know where to begin.
From The Barrel is Derry’s hidden gem
read more…: From The Barrel is Derry’s hidden gemSometimes you just need to strike out into new territory. Most of all when life seems gray, the sky is cloudy and chilly and raining. Often these ventures will not pay off — it’s good to be prepared for that going in. But occasionally you’ll discover something delightful and wonderful. (“Every once-in-a-while even a blind squirrel finds a nut.”) And on those occasions, you will swear the clouds parted and the sun came out.