Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Spanish Brass comes to NashuaNASHUA – The Nashua Community Concert Association will continue its 2011-12 season on Saturday, Feb. 25, with Spanish Brass, which has spanned the globe, performing eclectic musical programs from a repertoire of classical to contemporary … |
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Nightlife in Southern New HampshireNASHUA 5 DRAGONS LOUNGE: 28 Railroad Square. Wednesdays: DJ and Karaoke with DJ Bernie D, 9:30 p.m. Saturdays: DJ and Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. … |
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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What’s on DVD this week‘Drive,’ R. Ryan Gosling delivers a slow, white-hot burn of a performance in this nervy, understated ode to one of Hollywood’s most cherished archetypes, the sad-eyed man of few words. Gosling and director Nicolas Winding … |
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Nashua Symphony’s Fanfare 2012 features New England Swing ensembleWithout our military, there would be no one to defend our country or our basic freedoms. There would also be no such thing as New England Swing, the ensemble that will perform at Fanfare 2012, … |
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Easy no-bake cheesecake has lemony flavorJanet Brunner, of St. Augustine, Fla., was looking for a no-bake recipe for lemon Jell-O cheesecake. Mercedes Shideler, of Sebastopol, Calif., shared her recipe for lemon cheesecake that she hopes is the one for which … |
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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‘Walking Dead’ to return, but ‘Prime Suspect’ is doneQUESTION: I saw a Toyota Prius ad with a song where the words were “Baby, come along with me,” I think. Who sings this song and is it on CD? ANSWER: That’s French singer Fabienne … |
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Newt, loot and glutes – everybody’s a winnerRendering story ideas for each of these columns isn’t as glamorous as it looks. Granted, there is hair and makeup and costume fitting, fumbling between calls on several iPhones and dealing with accountants, but for … |
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Music review: ‘Live From The Kitchen’‘Live From The Kitchen’Yo Gotti, J Records. Yo Gotti’s new “Live From the Kitchen” sounds like something from years ago – and not just because it has reportedly been delayed from release by a couple … |
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Local artists nominated for NH Theatre AwardsIt’s time to honor the brightest stars in New Hampshire’s theatrical firmament. The 10th annual New Hampshire Theatre Awards will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. Here are the … |
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Personalities clash on ‘Joan & Melissa’PASADENA, Calif. – Joan Rivers has had a bad day. “The dog got sick,” she said. “My toilet overran. … |
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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‘Man on a Ledge’: Thriller with misplaced sense of humorThe first laugh doesn’t give it all away. Kyra Sedgwick, playing a New York TV reporter, shows up to cover the would-be suicide of the “Man on a Ledge.” She finishes her breathless report, and … |
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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‘Earth Stories’ gives topographical view of worldLOWELL, Mass. – Travelers navigating unfamiliar territory look for landmarks to help them find their way, such as a building or a bridge. When such manmade structures are removed from the picture, people experience the … |
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Say aloha to Spam during 75th anniversaryMinnesotans may have sampled Spam in more ways than others in the country – given that it comes from Austin, Minn. – whether it’s tossed into a hot dish, deep-fried with cheese at the bar … |
Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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Merrimack Valley Artisans seeking new membersThe Merrimack Valley Artisans are seeking local artists and fine craftspeople. The group is composed of about 24 local members and meets monthly in Dunstable, Mass., to discuss issues and concerns. The group also brings … |
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 |
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New staff members hired to build Concord Community Music SchoolCONCORD – The Concord Community Music School has two new staff members. Anne Janeway, of Norwich, Vt., is director of development. She works to attract support for the organization through fundraising, events and strengthening the … |
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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NCO presents ‘French Masters’NASHUA – The Nashua Chamber Orchestra, with music director David Feltner, will present its second concert of the 2011-12 season at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in Judd Gregg Hall at Nashua Community College, 505 … |
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
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Scottish music at Nashua LibraryNASHUA – Alan Reid, one of the original members of Scotland’s famed Battlefield Band, will perform in concert with Rob van Sante at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Nashua Public Library, 2 Court … |
Sunday, January 29, 2012 |
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Jolie steps behind the camera in ‘Land of Blood and Honey’“What I really want is some food!” Angelina Jolie says while walking into a big, empty room in New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel, dressed in a businesslike black suit and high-heel pumps. And it’s true: … |
Friday, January 27, 2012 |
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Rivier presenting Chagall exhibitNASHUA – The Rivier College Art Gallery is presenting “Marc Chagall and the Bible,” featuring etchings and lithographs by Chagall, a world-renowned pioneer of modernism in art. The exhibit, on loan from a private collection, … |
Friday, January 27, 2012 |
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Cookbook display at Speare MuseumNASHUA – Part of the extensive cookbook collection of Gail (Brown) Pinet is on display in the cabinet at the front entrance to the Nashua Historical Society’s Florence Speare Museum, 5 Abbott St. Pinet was … |
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Friday, January 27, 2012 |
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School presents 17th Hilltop CircusWILTON – The 17th annual Hilltop Circus, “J.J. Kazaam and the Missing Music,” will be presented by the middle school students of Pine Hill Waldorf School at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. … |
Friday, January 27, 2012 |
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‘Thrift Shop’ exhibit at Sharon ArtsPETERBOROUGH – The photo exhibit “Thrift Shop” will run through Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Sharon Arts Center Members Gallery. The photos in the exhibit are made by artists of all ages from the East … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Silent films for Valentine’s DayMANCHESTER – A festival of classic silent-film romances is coming to three New Hampshire communities just in time for Valentine’s Day. The films, starring such early Hollywood legends as Rudolph Valentino and Greta Garbo, will … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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‘I Love You’ at Manchester theaterMANCHESTER – Manchester Community Theater/Second Stage will present the musical comedy revue “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” on Feb. 9, 11 and 12 at the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire Theatre, 698 Beech … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Yes, ‘that’ Kevin Bacon did act in a soap operaQUESTION: I have a question that’s been bugging me. Was Kevin Bacon ever in a soap opera? Seems like it was “Ryan’s Hope” or “Guiding Light.” I may have the actor wrong. ANSWER: Not only … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Boston-based band holding rescheduled CD release event Sunday in NashuaBeneath the traditional Irish sounds of Long Time Courting lies a subtle unconventionality. This all-female quartet has been redefining the established approach to Irish music since its formation in 2009. “A few of us knew … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Actress driven by different perspective in ‘Daisy’NASHUA – Certain topics will cause even the most confident conversationalist to clam up for fear of offending. Race, for example. The inevitability of aging, for another. The Nashua Theatre Guild’s production of “Driving Miss … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Local dancers accepted by Los Angeles-based Young AmericansFour students from Kathy Blake Dance Studios in Amherst are heading to Hollywood as students of the Young Americans College of the Performing Arts. After an extensive audition in New Hampshire in October, these students … |
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Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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‘Extremely Loud’ an engrossing search for meaning in 9/11 attacksA bright, socially awkward boy tries to make sense of 9/11 and find some closure with the father he lost on what he calls “the worst day” in “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” The film, … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Fend off chills at Chili and Chowder Cook Off in AmherstPeople plan their weekends around annual events such as the Milford Pumpkin Festival and Rock’n Ribfest in Merrimack. The Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce and Opportunity Networks are hoping to add another can’t-miss experience to … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Local events on tap during annual Wine WeekWine Week, presented annually by the New Hampshire Liquor Commission, involves several days of wine celebrations and savings across New Hampshire. It features in-store tastings, wine dinners and flight nights, celebrity winemaker events and seminars. … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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‘Music Man’ auditions planned in WindhamThe Windham Actors Guild will hold auditions for its spring production of “The Music Man.” Auditions are open to the public. There are roles for children and adults. Auditions for ages 5-15 will be at … |
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Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Aerosmith’s Tyler living the dreamAerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler is having the last laugh. He took some ribbing for being a judge on “American Idol” last season. Now, they’re cool with him being on the hit singing contest. “It … |
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Music review: ‘Bangarang’‘Bangarang’ Skrillex. Big Beat/Atlantic. When Esperanza Spalding was announced as a nominee for Best New Artist in advance of last year’s Grammy Awards, she was universally dismissed as a noncontender against her much better known … |
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Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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Family’s ju … uh, treasures hold value all their ownIf you’re in search of a new look for your living space, look no further than your family. Why spend your hard-earned money on new furniture or home decor when you can simply swap items … |
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Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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We want to hear what you think about the new EncoreWe’d like to know what you think of our expanded edition of Encore. We’ve kept the local entertainment news you’ve come to expect and added some recipes, food tips, and more movie and TV news. … |
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Monday, January 23, 2012 |
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Artists display work at Hollis galleryHOLLIS – Paula Furlong and Audrey Augun, multimedia artists from Hollis, will share the limelight during February at the Re/Max Properties gallery at 2 Ash St. They’ll showcase an eclectic mix of their artwork in … |
Monday, January 23, 2012 |
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Peacock Players present ‘Noises Off’NASHUA – The Peacock Players will present “Noises Off,” the madcap backstage comedy by Michael Frayn, at the Janice B. Streeter Theater, 14 Court St., in February. “Noises Off” follows the on- and off-stage antics … |
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Monday, January 23, 2012 |
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Local performers play at Simple GiftsNASHUA – Simple Gifts Coffee House will present its seventh annual Local Performer Showcase at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. … |
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Sunday, January 22, 2012 |
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Africa’s traditional arts disappearing in wake of continent’s WesternizationTo find the house that Alan Donovan built, drive a few miles southeast from the heart of Kenya’s traffic-snarled capital and pull onto an abruptly quiet road toward the savanna. The African Heritage House, which … |
Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
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Currier welcomes ‘A New Vision’MANCHESTER – “A New Vision: Modernist Photography” will be on view at the Currier Museum of Art from Feb. 4-May 13. Featuring 125 works displayed in more than two galleries, “A New Vision” reflects the … |
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Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
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NE Swing rocks for the NSO at FanfareNASHUA – Patrons will be treated to a performance by New England Swing led by Jonathan McPhee at the Nashua Symphony Fanfare 2012 at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This … |
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Thursday, January 19, 2012 |
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Glass always gets emptied on some TV showsLast week while watching BBC America (or as I like to call it, “The English Channel” – get it?), I came across an fascinating documentary. “Timeshift: The Rules of Drinking” examined society’s habit of backdoor … |
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The Scoop for Friday, February 3, 2012
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