Matt Forrest Esenwine and the art of creative expression
read more…: Matt Forrest Esenwine and the art of creative expressionFrom radio personality to poet, writer and voice over artist (and one-time country dance instructor. Listen in for more.
Community
Karen A. Lord, 71: Longtime teacher, artist, gardener, traveler, library trustee
read more…: Karen A. Lord, 71: Longtime teacher, artist, gardener, traveler, library trusteeShe will be greatly missed by family and her many friends and colleagues. As both a teacher and an active volunteer, she touched and influenced many lives during her own very productive span.
Nate Vance, 25: Artist, musician, great cook, heart and soul of gold
read more…: Nate Vance, 25: Artist, musician, great cook, heart and soul of goldVisitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 250 Coolidge Ave. in Manchester.
Before it was NH Primary central, NHIOP was dedicated to the legacy of the Craft brothers
read more…: Before it was NH Primary central, NHIOP was dedicated to the legacy of the Craft brothersAs Presidential candidates descend upon New Hampshire in ever increasing numbers, the spectacular NH Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College becomes an important cog in the wheel that is the Presidential Primary… a dozen years ago, members of the St. Anselm community gathered to remember the two Manchester men for whom that center was named.
Zachary Higgins, 25: Loved skateboarding, music, playing his guitar
read more…: Zachary Higgins, 25: Loved skateboarding, music, playing his guitarZachary was a Manchester High School grad, Class of 2009.
Potter’s Market coming to Studio 550 on November 7-8
read more…: Potter’s Market coming to Studio 550 on November 7-8Mark your creative arts calendars for November’s NH Open Doors Tour, when the Potters Market comes to Manchester.
Crowdfunding the trend for cash-strapped pet owners with big vet bills
read more…: Crowdfunding the trend for cash-strapped pet owners with big vet billsThe U.S. Humane Society now includes social media platforms as one of the ways people can finance medical care. The society still publishes a list of established pet charities. But many of the non-profits are broke, almost broke or unable to contribute more than a nominal sum.
Dear Dr. Brady: I’m a sucker for online personality quizzes – am I wasting my time?
read more…: Dear Dr. Brady: I’m a sucker for online personality quizzes – am I wasting my time?A reader asks if there’s any truth in the countless online personality tests she’s taking. Dr. Brady has an answer.
A column on columns: Manchester’s got more columns than, well, than me
read more…: A column on columns: Manchester’s got more columns than, well, than meEverywhere I turn, there are hundreds, nay, thousands of architectural-type columns scattered throughout the city. They’re a staple on stately homes. For starters, check out North Elm Street. Then slide up to Hanover Hill. Swing on over to Coolidge Avenue – which we West Siders used to refer to as the French Riviera – then start your own random search. As for me, I keep veering into on-coming traffic as I scope them out through my side window.
Francestown Village Foods: Escape hatch from corporate America, to rural country store
read more…: Francestown Village Foods: Escape hatch from corporate America, to rural country storeWhat makes Francestown Village Foods so unique? Maybe you’ve seen their frozen food line at Market Basket and Shaw’s. Many ingredients are locally-sourced and the team refuses to automate their Milford production facility in favor of employing 15 people to create their entrees by hand. Listen in for the story.