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To bring to light a harsh reality of youth homeless in NH, Waypoint’s Erin Kelly suggests visualizing a group of 30 young people. It may be a high school sports team, choir, or even a large classroom of students. Odds are very good that one of those students does not have a secure place to live.
When Beau Gamache prepared his first pizza a full decade ago, he had no idea that it would one day turn into a business. From that first attempt, he became focused on producing the best product possible. The final result of all that time and effort is Ray Street Pizza, a brand new spot located in the downtown Manchester Mills.
In a recent announcement, Tupelo owner Scott Hayward said there are already 35 dates secured for this season’s outdoor lineup with shows scheduled to begin in May.
I’m inviting you to see what I’ve been working on. Those who live in the Manchester area and know someone who might want to take art classes, please send them my way.
Karan Casey has long been recognized as one of the most innovative, provocative and imitated voices in Irish traditional and folk music. Singing songs charged with a sense of social responsibility in a career spanning over 25 years, Karan has released seven solo albums as well as an album for children, a duet album with John Doyle and numerous contributions to other artists’ projects.
The number of new births in New Hampshire seems to reflect these anxieties. In December of 2020, nine months after the state’s first stay-at-home order was announced, there were about 180 fewer births than the same period in 2019 and at least 100 fewer than any year since 2015, according to data from the NH Vital Records Information Network. These numbers may change as data is updated.
See what’s on tap at your favorite neighborhood brewery.
In an effort to amplify the voices of those young poets who, like Gorman, will show us the way forward, the NH State Council on the Arts is accepting applications for the selection of its 2021-22 NH Teen Laureate sponsored by PSNH and The Poetry Society of NH
Supporters envision a future where tiny house aficionados flock to New Hampshire, bolstering our workforce. Opponents are concerned about the erosion of local control and property values.
Red Beard’s Kitchen is a new business specializing in New England Comfort food sold frozen to busy people across Manchester. Chef Matt Provencher began the concept upon leaving his position as Executive Chef of The Foundry last year.
“This play makes you wrestle with so many tough questions and we explored it, we kept uncovering more,” said actress Rachael Chapin Longo, who plays teacher Heather Clark in the show. “In the wake of tragedy we seek answers to grasp some understanding, to make sense of things. Corryn and Heather are opponents in a heartbreaking match to uncover truths, accountability and the hardest won act of all – forgiveness.”
For Assistant Merrimack County Attorney, Brendan Cahalin, alcohol was a powerful and effective way of coping with life’s problems—and then it stopped working.
We chose Firefly American Bistro at 22 Concord St. We’ve eaten there before and have always enjoyed the ambiance as well as the food. We wondered how a winter drive-thru experience would compare. The menu appealed to us as did the promise of curbside pickup. Of note, they offer free delivery within 8 miles of the restaurant with a $50+ purchase but we wanted an excuse to get out even if it were just for cruising a short stint down Elm Street.
Casks are making a comeback, and with Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, there’s no shortage of rare treats to indulge in — from barleywine blends and sweet stouts to fruited sours.
During the amateur hour, in 1934, on a dare, a homeless girl, in a dirty dress, took the stage at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Originally she had planned to dance as her performance, but after realizing she was no competition for the dancing duo of The Edward Sisters, she decided instead to sing, unknowingly catapulting herself into a life-altering trajectory. That night she silenced the packed 1500-seat theatre. The rest, as they say, is history.
Throughout 2020, restaurants across Manchester, one by one, dug themselves out of the ditch dug by COVID-19. One address that remained eerily quiet throughout the year was 931 Elm Street, home to the Birch on Elm, a modern American tapas-style eatery with a loyal horde of fans.
Sometimes we need to quiet the discourse and surround ourselves with peace. “Beyond Words” allows the viewer to do just that. No words necessary.
