Old Stomping Grounds

FEATURED POP Former Resident on New Books & Returning to NH Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Meghan Kenny timed her summer venture to New Hampshire so she can attend the MacDowell Colonyâ’s Medal Day which this year honors filmmaker David Lynch with her family on Aug. 13. It s a … [Read more…]

A Monster & A Message

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…]

Paint Battle

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…]

Going Down in History

FEATURED POP New Walking Tour Explores Earliest Days of Manchester Written By Matt Ingersol (listings@hippopress.com) Images: Stock Photo     If you’ve ever wondered about the most notable people and places involved in shaping the early history of the Granite State’s largest city, a new tour offered by the Manchester Historic Association will provide some … [Read more…]

Open Book

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORY * Summer Read Recommendations, Plus a Look at How Far Libraries Have Come Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy & Stock Photos     Today’s New Hampshire libraries aren’t the ones from yesteryear, manned by old maids sporting cardigans and horn-rimmed glasses, loud-whispering, “Shh! This is a library!” They’ve … [Read more…]

How Do You Camp?

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORIES * Tent Out Tent Out The Essentials of Tent Camping Written By Matt Ingersol (listings@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     Local campground owners and seasoned campers say tent camping is the best way to get the most out of the outdoors — and it can be pretty enjoyable if … [Read more…]

World Voices

FEATURED POP Dozens of Nations Represented at Multicultural Festival Written By Matt Ingersol (listings@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo     New Hampshire’s Capital City will once again celebrate its ethnic diversity at the Concord Multicultural Festival, with live performances and international foods, plus, new this year, a flag parade and “Artisan Alley.” The 11th annual event … [Read more…]

Back On Tour

FEATURED POP Julia Glass on Indie Bookstores, Movies and New Novel Written By Kelly Sennott (ksennott@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy/Stock Photo     Many published authors despise book tours and everything they involve, from air travel and hotel living to events void of readers. Julia Glass is not one of them. Granted, the Marblehead, Mass., writer’s events … [Read more…]

Kids Comic Craze

FEATURED POP Annual Comic Convention for Kids Returns Written By Matt Ingersol (listings@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy/Stock Photo     After a successful inaugural year in Concord, Kids Con New England is moving to a bigger space with twice as many comic book artists, new activities and returning favorites like kid-friendly panels, open video gaming and “Pirate … [Read more…]

Choose Your Bicycle Adventure!

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORY * Built For Two Built For Two Ride with a Partner on a Tandem Bicycle Written By Angie Sykeny (asykeny@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy Photo There’s an old adage about riding a tandem bicycle.     “The saying is, ‘Whatever direction your relationship is going, you will get there faster on … [Read more…]

2017 Summer Guide

FEATURED POP  –  * COVER STORY * A Season of Fun Written By Hippo Writers (news@hippopress.com) Images: Courtesy & Stock Photos     Be sure to visit our events page or check out or app Hippo Scout for complete summer happenings! Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals Don’t miss the 60th annual New Hampshire Antiques … [Read more…]