FEATURED POP New Kids’ Book an Adventure in Acceptance Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo Maine author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen has loved drawing since he was a kid, when his preferred subjects were aliens, robots and monsters. So it’s fitting that his latest book, Hattie & Hudson, published in … [Read more…]
FEATURED FOOD Brewfest Highlights New Hampshire Craft Beer Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo Forty-five breweries and more than 100 craft brews will be featured at the fourth annual New Hampshire Brewers Festival, happening Saturday, July 22, at Kiwanis Waterfront Park in Concord. The brewfest, hosted by the New Hampshire Brewers … [Read more…]
FEATURED NEWS What the Race for Senate District 16 is All About Written By Ryan Lessard (news@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo On July 25, voters will decide who will fill the seat left vacant by the death of Democrat Scott McGilvray in March. Their choices are Democrat Kevin Cavanaugh, Republican David Boutin and Libertarian … [Read more…]
FEATURED POP – * COVER STORY * How Paintball Got its Start in NH, Plus How & Where to Play Written By Matt Ingersol (listings@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy/Stock Photo A combat sport played on a battlefield by millions around the world, paintball originated right here in the Granite State in 1981 — and it … [Read more…]
FEATURED FILM Film Review War For The Planet of The Apes (PG-13) Written By Amy Diaz (adiaz@hippopress.com) Images: Movie Screenshot Veteran ape-leader Caesar faces off against humans in War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter in the smart Planet of the Apes reboot series. Chimpanzee Caesar (motion-capture performance by Andy … [Read more…]
FEATURED MUSIC Samantha Fish Hits Tupelo with Bigger Band, New Sound Written By Michael Witthaus (music@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo After making three guitar-forward blues rock albums, Samantha Fish switched gears for her latest. Chills & Fever jumps out of the gate with a cover of the Ronettes’ “He Did It,” revved up with … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS Learn About Impressionism Through Monet Paintings at the Currier Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo The latest Currier Museum of Art show features a quick art history lesson on impressionism, illustrated by the guy who started it all. “Monet: Pathways to Impressionism,” on view July 1 through Nov. 13, … [Read more…]
FEATURED FOOD Barbecue Competition Returns to Brookline Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo Whether you’re seasoned in the sport of competitive barbecuing or you’re curious to see what it’s all about, you can put your outdoor cooking skills to the test at the Brookline Tailgate & Barbecue/Grilling Cook-off, happening Saturday, July … [Read more…]
FEATURED NEWS – * COVER STORIES * Small Airports Small Airports Hidden Gateways to the Clouds Written By Ryan Lessard (news@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo Many towns and cities in New Hampshire have airports that you probably didn’t know existed. Primarily, they offer a travel destination to recreational flyers and business commuters, a place … [Read more…]
FEATURED MUSIC Donaher Celebrated Debut CD at Shaskeen Written By Michael Witthaus (music@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo I Swear My Love Is True is a juicy serving of power pop pleasure; the debut CD from Donaher will please fans of Jimmy Eat World, Fountains of Wayne and similarly buoyant pre-millennial music. There’s a guest … [Read more…]
FEATURED ARTS VA Medical Center Offers Free Art Programs for Vets Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo Every Monday afternoon, Amherst artist Elaine Farmer drives 30 minutes to the Manchester VA Medical Center to teach a free art class to New Hampshire veterans. When she arrives, they work on whatever they … [Read more…]
FEATURED FILM Film Review Spider Man: Homecoming (PG-13) Written By Amy Diaz (adiaz@hippopress.com) Images: Movie Screenshot Peter Parker does whatever a spider can while also living as a dorky teen in Spider-Man: Homecoming, a solid Marvel Cinematic Universe movie and the best Spider-Man movie in years Peter (Tom Holland) has the nifty suit Tony … [Read more…]