Author Judy Blume, who is on her way to The Music Hall as a guest in the Writers on a New England Stage series, discusses her new book, In the Unlikely Event, which she expects to be her final novel.
Author: Abigael Sleeper
Art and skateboarding in Newmarket
Bubs Skateboard Shop in Newmarket is upholding the long tradition of uniting skateboarding and art with a one-night show featuring about a dozen artists on Saturday.
City restricts water use
The city of Portsmouth has issued new restrictions on water usage during what has been declared a time of “severe” drought. The Port City is one of numerous communities across the region and state that have implemented restrictions or bans on water use due to exceptionally dry conditions over the summer and the last year.
Dover’s Popzup gets popping
The goal of Dover-based company Popzup Popcorn is to provide a healthier and more environmentally conscious method of popping popcorn while maintaining fresh taste and the convenience of the microwave.
Food drive aims for 10 tons
Last year, the Fill the Hall Food Drive collected five tons of food donations for the Seacoast Family Food Pantry. With requests for food aid rising, organizers are hoping to double that total this year.
Getting the scoop from Rococo
Rococo Artisan Ice Cream's flavors include Nutella Cranberry, Strawberry Basil, and Goat Cheese & Blackberry Chambord Swirl. The Maine-based ice cream shop is expanding, with new scoop windows in Kittery and Ogunquit, a new retail location in Ogunquit, and a new production facility in Wells.
Going screen-free for 48 hours
The first-ever Seacoast Digital Fast, taking place Aug. 5-7, challenges people to put down their digital devices and go screen-free for 48 hours.
Hip Hop Theater in Dover
Hip-hop collective Kingdom is fostering a more positive culture around the local hip-hop scene. They'll put on an all-ages show at The Strand in Dover on July 17.
Ice cream of the Seacoast
With temperatures rising in New England, it's always good to know where to find your nearest cooling station. Here's a town-by-town roundup of ice cream shops around the Seacoast, complete with links to their websites, contact info, and spring hours.
Memorial Day events in the Seacoast
A roundup of Memorial Day parades and observances occurring around the Seacoast, as well as a list of other notable events taking place across the region this weekend.
Portraying Portsmouth for 25 years
Local artist Don Gorvett, owner of Piscataqua Fine Arts in Portsmouth and Black Bear Fine Art in Ogunquit, is celebrating 25 years of art with an exhibit at Strawbery Banke Museum. Gorvett describes his process and inspirations for capturing Portsmouth scenes in woodcut prints and drawings.
Reaping the benefits of biking
The Bicycle Benefits program includes about 20 participating businesses in Portsmouth, each of which offers special deals to customers who arrive on bicycle.
Savasha brings dance-pop to Portsmouth
Electro-pop dance band Savasha, a trio of sisters from New Hampshire, describes their musical roots and their forthcoming album ahead of an upcoming show at The Press Room.
Summer concerts on the Seacoast
Whether you’re hoping to enjoy some local music with food hot off the grill, or catch a nationally touring act in an intimate setting, or top off your concert-going experience with fireworks over the ocean, the Seacoast has an outdoor summer concert series for you.
Womenade decorates downtown Durham
If you've walked down Durham's Main Street lately, you've probably noticed trees and other structures wearing hand-knit sweaters. It's called Yarn Blooming, and it's intended to raise awareness for Oyster River Womenade, a short-term crisis assistance organization.
