Master McGraths Restaurant nite Jen Thayer Band. Courtesy photo. more than just a job. This is a field that is extremely rewarding, Henley said. You get to meet a lot of people and become an integral part of the community. Its cool to be part of something like this. Henley says there is a decent turnout of about 50 to 100 people for the concerts. The events are held outside at Memorial Park on Old Post Road and will move inside Traip Academy if there is rain. Inside, bands will set up in the schools atri- um and will continue to perform as scheduled. The Jen Thayer Band has gotten a strong fol- lowing in southern New Hampshire and on the seacoast of Maine. The group performs cov- er songs from contemporary bands such as Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, the Black Eyed Peas and Cake alongside hits by Led Zeppelin, R.E.O. Speedwagon and many other bands. The group also performs and records original music and is a staple in local clubs while also available for functions and fundraising events. Multi- instrumentalist and frontwoman for the band Jen Thayer says that keeping such a selection at the ready is what keeps the energy of performing up. The songs recall memories in people, Thayer said. You see kids light up, I know this song. Thats all I need. Thayer said that during an outdoor show in Dover, N.H., during last weeks heat wave she was worried about the turnout of the crowd and Music & Nightlife Blue Ocean Music Hall 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Beach, Mass., 978-462-5888, www.blueoceanhall.com Cochecho Arts Festival Rotary Arts Pavilion, Henry Law Park, Dover, NH, 603-742-2218, www.dovernh.org Firehouse Center for the Arts Market Square, Newburyport, Mass., 978-46-7336, www.firehouse.org Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, NH, 603-929-4100, www.casinoballroom.com Jonathans Ogunquit 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-4777, www.jonathansrestaurant Kelleys Row 421 Central Ave., NH, 603-750-7081, www.kelleysrow.com Maudslay Arts Center 95 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, Mass., 978-499-0050, www.maudslayartscenter. Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, NH, 603-293-4700, www.meadowbrook.net The Music Hall 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-2400, themusichall.org Prescott Park Arts Festival was happy to see so many people come out. Thayer said it helped her keep her energy up despite the weather. It was a success, she said. Thayer is a resident of Kittery who found her way to the current band through the disso- lution of a former group. At the time, Thayer had signed with an independent label in New York. As band members left, Thayer slowly put together the current lineup. The band began incorporating various cover songs as a way to play more venues. She was inspired by powerful female singers such as Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin and does not tire of playing songs such as Respect or Me and Bobby McGee. Thayer does the booking for her band and now has the freedom to choose where the band will play. When she isnt onstage Thayer works in Special Education at the Shapleigh school. She runs two after-school programs, a flute choir and one focused on rock music, for students. There is a camaraderie amongst musicians in the seacoast, Thayer said. There is support there, too. Its awesome. I love it. I wouldnt even consider getting paid. If you havent been out lately, she said, go see a good band. There are a lot of good venues. Other bands and entertainers that will share the days bill with The Jen Thayer Band are the Mad Science Show at 12:30 p.m., DJ the Danc- ing Machine from 2 to 5 p.m. and Works in Progress at 5 p.m. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets to sit on. A water slide will be on site for those who wish to use it, and there will be a barbecue cookout at 3 p.m. Where the good folks meet D ininG r oom C oupon exp. 9/20/11 off all meals 10 Mon-Fri 11 -4 am pm *Does not include alcoholic beverages. 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Directions: Interstate 95 north, Maine Exit 1 / Navy Yard/ME-103, left onto Dennett Road, sec- ond left onto Old Post Road When: Friday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-2848, prescottpark.org Sheraton Harborside 250 Market St., Portsmouth, NH, 603- 431-2300, sheratonportsmouth.com The Stone Church 5 Granite St., Newmarket, NH, 603-292-3546 Concerts Little Feat Thurs., July 28, at 8 p.m., Blue Ocean Bright Eyes Thurs., July 28, at 6:30 p.m., Meadowbrook Alan Jackson Fri., July 29, at 6 p.m., Meadowbrook Emmylou Harris Fri., July 29, at 8 p.m., Music Hall Faithfully Fri., July 29, at 8 p.m., Blue Ocean Jock Mock Fri., July 29, at 8 p.m., Firehouse Jonathan Edwards Fri., July 29, at 8 p.m., Jonathans Jimmy Keys Sat., July 30, at 7 p.m., Jonathans Grace Kelly Jazz Sat., July 30, at 7 p.m., Maudslay Josh Turner Sun., July 31, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom The Smithereens Sun., July 31, at 8 p.m., Blue Ocean All Time Low Mon., Aug. 1, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Stone Temple Pilots Tues., Aug. 2, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom The Wailin Jennys Wed., Aug. 3, at 7 p.m., Prescott Park Led Kaapana Wed., Aug. 3, at 8 p.m., Jonathans Stone Temple Pilots Wed., Aug. 3, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Comedy Brian Regan Thurs., July 28, at p.m., Casino Ballroom Lisa Lampanelli Fri., July 29, at p.m. Casino Ballroom Louis C.K. Thurs., Aug. 4, at 7 p.m., Casino Ballroom Free outdoor concerts CHAD BURDICK at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Thurs., July 28, at 7 p.m. TRUFFLE Cocheco Arts Festival. Rotary Arts Pavilion Dover, N.H. Thurs., July, 28 noon - 2 p.m. WOODEN EYE Cocheco Arts Festival. Rotary Arts Pavilion Dover, N.H. Thurs., July 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. USUAL SUSPECTS at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Fri., July 29, at 7 p.m. SONGWRITERS ON THE STREET on Sat., July 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. on Pleasant St. in Portsmouth as part of Summer in the Street. Includes Old Saw, Charlie and Nickie Farr and Friends, Andrea Szirbik, and Elissa Margolin & Nick Phaneuf. RAGE N AGE at Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Sun., July 31, at 7 p.m. THE CONTINENTALS at Hamp- ton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Wed., Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. Lupos is goin COC $14.99 Twin Lobster Spe Trivia with DJ Rick Roz with prizes! 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5 Flock of seagulls There are oodles of fascinating shore birds. Jeff Mucciarone tells you how to spot some fine feathers at Plum Island. Also on the cover: Looking for family events? Check out our weekly Kiddie Pool feature, which runs this week on page 9, for family fun. And check out our listings
Annual Daylily Sale We make you kindly welcome! Thursday thru Sundays While in bloom thru August A National Historic Landmark and museum known for its tranquil beauty, historic appeal, and Shaker hospitality, we offer: Guided tours, demonstra Museum Shop with distin Shaker-inspired dining Ess
THIS WEEK ONGOING Events TO CHECK OUT JuLY 28 - August 3, 2011, AND BEYOND The concerts continue in Prescott Park in Portsmouth, NH with the Canadian folk trio The Wailin Jennys on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. This Juno Award-winning trio returns to the park for the second year in a row. Admission is
Plum Island is a plum birding spot The watching is good all year, but right now shorebirds are big By Jeff Mucciarone jmucciaronehippopress. Birding is a year-round hobby in Newbury- port. Theres plenty to look at right now. On Plum Island, avid birder Sue McGrath is seeing cedar waxwings, snowy egr
ARTS Portsmouth hosts NH Art Association exhibit Statewide group is reaching out, collaborating By Adam Coughlin acoughlinhippopress.co Even though the New Hampshire Art Association has existed for more than 70 years, it doesnt show any signs of slowing down. This summer alone, works of member artis
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inside/outside Activities for children and families, workshops, volunteer opportunities, events to keep you healthy and more A week of free fun in Newburyport Yankee Homecoming celebrates 54th year By Bridgette Springer listingshippopress.com July in Newburyport, Mass., is synony- mous with Yankee H
Family events for this weekend Celebrate the final perfor- mance of the Music by the Sea concert series sponsored by the Seacoast Science Cen- ter on Thursday, July 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., with the Jumbo Circus Peanuts. The concert is a family affair and guests are welcome to bring blankets and lawn
join the INSIDE/OUTSIDE Beacons shine offshore View Maine lighthouses from land, sea and air of e in t a s p t ening a By Karen Plumley p for ats ha NH h thern w u so seacoasthippopress.com The Hippo ad staff lets you sample what they know: whats new, whats good, where the deals are and more. Your m
INSIDE/OUTSIDE activities, refreshments, and barn dancing. Call 207-985-4802 or go to www.brickstoremuseum.or Tours YANKEE HOMECOMING WALK-THROUGH The Cush- ing House Museum and Garden in Newburyport, Mass., will offer a walk-through of the museum grounds with silhouettes with Carol Labeoux on Mon.
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Yankee, come home for beer FOOD Newburyport hosts 15 brewers at foamy fest By Angel Roy aroyhippopress.com Dont wait to get your tickets for this years Yankee Homecoming Brewfest. Last years event drew a crowd of 800 and the volunteer staff was forced to turn away hopefuls at the door. 2011 Yankee
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Red, white and green A lot of wine, a little cash This hot weather prompt- ed us to look back at another of our favorite white vari- etals chenin blanc. There are more than two dozen chenin blancs listed on www. liquorandwineoutlets.co the states liquor and wine website, but only about eight are av
NITE Bars, clubs, bands and other after-dark amusements Dirty Work pays off All Time Low riding high with new album By Michael Witthaus mwitthaushippopress.co After joining in high school to play Green Day and Blink-182 covers, the four punk-pop rockers of All Time Low had a record deal before get-
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