Happy Portsmouth Shakespeare Day

Stage

It's official: April 23 is Shakespeare Day in Portsmouth. City councilor Christine Dwyer made the proclamation on behalf of Mayor Jack Blalock in Market Square today.

For Julien Baker, less is more

Music

A conversation with Tennessee-based singer-songwriter Julien Baker. The 20-year-old is on her way to 3S Artspace in Portsmouth with her latest album, Sprained Ankle.

Soul power

Books

James McBride looks for James Brown and holds up a mirror to America in Kill 'Em and Leave.

Seacoast news briefs

News

An update on voting laws under consideration in Concord; the University of New Hampshire sets a new application record; Dover schedules a state of the city breakfast.

Planning stages

News, Art

When it comes to marketing itself as a destination, Portsmouth is one of the best, according to Scott Ruffner. It’s “up there with any city...

Designing woman

Film

Stratham native Bridget Keefe is living her silver-screen dream as a movie set designer.

Faded image

Music

A new book highlights the life and work of a forgotten jazz photographer with strong ties to the Seacoast.

Serious fun

Books

New literary magazine Outlook Springs brings inter-dimensional poetry, fiction, and nonfiction to the Seacoast.

Now Read This

Books

Liberty Hardy guides us through the most anticipated books coming out this month.