American Band

FEATURED MUSIC American Band Oak Ridge Boys Celebrate 50 Years Together at Tupelo Show Written By Michael Witthaus (music@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Waves of red, white and blue emanate from the phone as Richard Sterban describes what fans can expect when the Oak Ridge Boys take the stage at New Tupelo Music Hall. … [Read more…]

Reliving the Renaissance

FEATURED POP H Renaissance Faire Returns to Kingston for Two Weekends Written By Matt Ingersol (listings@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     For the next two weekends, Marghi Bean’s property in Kingston will be transformed into a medieval village, with jousting knights, costumed performers and merchant vendors. The 13th annual New Hampshire Renaissance Faire — happening … [Read more…]

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

FEATURED FILM Film Review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) Written By Amy Diaz (adiaz@hippopress.com) Images: Movie Screenshot     The misfit gang of accidental universe-savers returns in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 , a very effortful attempt at recapturing the magic of the 2014 original. I mean, this movie is working, breaking a … [Read more…]

Unbroken

FEATURED MUSIC Mayall still has More Room to Move Written By Michael Witthaus (music@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     At age 82, John Mayall is amidst one of the most prolific phases of his career. That’s saying a lot for a man who helped invent British blues rock in the early 1960s, playing with a … [Read more…]

The Big Bicycle Project

FEATURED ARTS Concord to be Decorated with Bicycle-Part Art Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     The three bird sculptures that are part of Concord’s Big Bicycle Project were designed by preschoolers. They stand on metal rods and sport gear eyeballs, tire bellies and kickstand feathers. Jen Ensign, executive director of Emerson … [Read more…]

Mooo Hampshire

FEATURED NEWS –  * COVER STORY * Nine Animals that Have Left Their Mark on NH Written By Hippo Writers  (news@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photos     Old Timers Moose Before European settlers arrived in New Hampshire, there were more moose in the state than there were deer, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. In … [Read more…]

A Lesson In Coffee

FEATURED FOOD Manchester Cafe Offers New Coffee Boot Camp Series Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     If you’re curious about coffee trends like cold brew and latte art, or if you just want to know the secret to making a good cup of coffee, the new Coffee Boot Camp series at … [Read more…]

Comics For All

FEATURED POP Free Comic Book Day is May 6 Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Last year, the first person in line for the Double Midnight Comics Free Comic Book Day spectacular began waiting at noon the day before — which isn’t out of the ordinary for FCBD, particularly in the … [Read more…]

The Circle

FEATURED FILM Film Review The Circle (PG-13) Written By Amy Diaz (adiaz@hippopress.com) Images: Movie Screenshot     The internet is evil and social media is a mechanism for oppression in The Circle. Specifically, I would probably throw my ID badge and run during the conversation in which two employees upbeatedly scold her for not attending “non-mandatory” … [Read more…]

Alt Al Fresco

FEATURED MUSIC Nu Muse Festival Brings Cutting Edge to Nashua Written By Michael Witthaus (music@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     The main stage at the first of three outdoor music events scheduled for downtown Nashua this year has an eclectic array of talent ranging from kinetic to frenetic. The Nu Muse Festival has an alternative … [Read more…]

Cultural Destination

FEATURED ARTS Concord Works On Rebranding Itself with Capital Arts Fest Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     When Concord’s Main Street Project was officially completed in November, the city celebrated with small festivities, like street music, speeches and a reception at the Capitol Center for the Arts. But CCA Executive Director … [Read more…]

Focusing On STEM

FEATURED NEWS SNHU to Open New Tech College Written By Ryan Lessard (news@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Southern New Hampshire University is creating a STEM-focused college using programs, students and staff from Daniel Webster College as a starting point. The College of Engineering, Technology and Aeronautics, or CETA, will be fully up and running … [Read more…]