brook Library (25 Liberty St., Sea- brook, 603-474-2044, sealib.org). See www.peterboie.com. ANNUAL SUMMER CARNI- VAL presented by Somersworth Fes- tival Association Aug. 12-15 at Holy Trinity Church parking lot, 404 High St., Somersworth. The carnival runs Thurs. and Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. noon to 9 p.m., Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Thursday is bracelet night. Call 603-692-5869 or see www.nhfestivals.org. BUBBLE SCIENCE DAY at Childrens Museum of New Hamp- shire, 6 Washington St., Dover, on Thurs., Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Experiment with bubbles in a bubble laboratory. Cost is $8/adult and chil- dren, $7/seniors, free for kids under 1. Call 742-2002 or visit www.child- rens-museum.org. AUTISM PARTNERSHIP PRO- GRAM at Childrens Museum of New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover, on the second Sunday of each month through Aug., 10 a.m.-noon. Families of children with autism are invited to visit the museum for free during hours when the museum is closed to the public. Visit www.chil- drens-museum.org or contact Paula Rais at paulachildrens-museum. org. CHILDRENS FESTIVAL Kids can celebrate the waning days of summer vacation in style at the annu- al Hampton Beach Childrens Festi- val running Mon., Aug. 16, through Fri., Aug. 20. The week will feature music, balloons, dance, storytelling, puppetry, a magic show and a Giant Costume Parade that marches almost the length of Hampton Beach on Friday. The activities are all free and open to the public. Call 926-8717 or see www.hamptonbeach.org. KIDS FESTIVAL Sat., Aug. 21, in Prescott Park, Portsmouth, www. prescottpark.org. Sat., Aug. 21: at noon, Tricky Dicks Magic Show; at 1 p.m., Wayne from Maine; see website for additional acts as they are scheduled. BOSTON-PORTSMOUTH AIR SHOW happens Aug. 28 & 29 at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease. Gates open at 8 am. Saturday and Sunday. General admission tick- ets are good for one full day. Prices for Internet and advance purchase are $20 for adults, $15 for ages 6-11 and 60+ and for military (with ID), and free for ages 5 and under. For on-site purchase at the gate, add $5 (except for ages 5 and under). Internet sales end at noon Wed., Aug. 18. Go to www.newenglandairshow.c KIDS FILMS at The Music Hall in Portsmouth are offered on three Saturdays: Babies (PG, 79 min.) on Saturday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $6.50 for students, military and 60+. Order at the box office (28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, 603-436-2400) or online at themusi- chall.org. FAIRY HOUSE TOUR on Sat., Sept. 18, and Sun., Sept. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. in Portsmouth. Buy tickets onsite in Prescott Park or call 603-436- 2848. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Fairy Houses displayed in pub- lic and private gardens in Portsmouths historic South End neighborhood, all within walking distance of each other. Also enjoy festivities including bubble machines and an artisan display, and meet Tracy Kane, author and illustra- tor of The Fairy House series of books and videos. The Southern NH Youth Ballet will perform excerpts from Houses the Journey, the Magical Migration of the Monarch Butterfly, both days at 1 and 3 p.m. For parking and ticket info and a map of last years tour, see prescottpark.org. Advance Sign up with your young daugh- ter and learn how to apply make-up in a flattering way at the mother- daughter makeup class at My Liege Salon & MetroSpa, 301 Durham Road, Dover, on Monday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. Space is limited. Call to reserve your spot at 743- 3233. Visit www.myliegedayspa.com. tickets cost $4 for children 3-12, $10 for adults, $8 for 62+, $20 per family. On the day of the tour, tickets cost $5 for children 3-12, $15 for adults, $10 for 62+. To purchase tickets, call the Prescott Park Arts Festival at 603-436- 2848. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit groups. For more info, see www.fairy- houses.com. BIOBLITZ! hosted by the Sea- coast Science Center (570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, 603-436-8043, seacoast- sciencecenter.org)on Sat., Sept. 18, has scientists, field naturalists and backyard enthusiasts come together to scour 135 acres and seven dif- ferent habitats to record data on as many different species in the park as possible in one day. There will be special BioBlitz! programs for vol- unteers and anyone else who wants to join the fun. Come to BioBlitz! and discover how all facets of nature are interconnected. Admission is free for preregistered participants. Call 603-436-8043 to sign up. FAIRY HOUSE TOURS on Sat., Sept. 18, and Sun., Sept. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. in Portsmouth. Buy tickets onsite in Prescott Park or call 603-436-2848. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Fairy Houses dis- played in public and private gardens in Portsmouths historic South End neighborhood, all within walk- ing distance of each other. Also enjoy festivities including bubble machines and an artisan display, and meet Tracy Kane, author and illus- trator of The Fairy House series of books and videos. The Southern NH Youth Ballet will perform excerpts from Houses the Journey, the Magi- cal Migration of the Monarch But- terfly, both days at 1 and 3 p.m. For parking and ticket info and a map of last years tour, see prescottpark.org. Advance tickets cost $4 for children 3-12, $10 for adults, $8 for 62+, $20 per family. On the day of the tour, tickets cost $5 for children 3-12, $15 for adults, $10 for 62+. To purchase tickets, call the Prescott Park Arts Festival at 603-436-2848. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit groups. For more info, see www.fairyhouses. com. 27TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRA- TION at Childrens Museum of NH, 6 Washington St. in Dover, 742-2002, www.childrens-museum. org, Sun., Sept. 26, from noon to 5 p.m., with party games and treats. Admission is $8 for adults & chil- dren, $7 for adults age 65+, and free for children under age 1 and muse- um members. NOT-SO-SPOOKY SPEC- TACULAR at Childrens Museum of NH, 6 Washington St. in Dover, 742-2002, www.childrens-museum. org, on Sat., Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wear a costume and tour a decorated bat cave, try scientific experiments with the wacky scien- tist, and go trick-or-treating through- out the museum. Admission is $8 for adults & children, $7 for adults age 65+, and free for children under age 1 and museum members. MUSEUMS & TOURS American Independence Museum One Governors Lane, Exeter, 603-772-2622, www.independencemuseum. The Brick Store Museum 117 Main St., Kennebunk, Maine, 207-985-4802, www.brickstoremuseum.or Counting House Museum Main and Liberty streets, South Berwick, Maine, 207-384-0000, www.obhs.net Cushing House Museum and Garden 98 High St., Newburyport, Mass., 978-462-2681, newburyhist.com Custom House Maritime Museum 25 Water St., Newburyport, Mass., 978-462-8681, www.thechmm.org Discover Portsmouth Center Corner of Middle & Islington streets, Portsmouth, 603-436-8420, www.portsmouthhistory.o Fuller Gardens 10 Willow Ave., North Hampton, 603-964-5414, fullergardens.org Gundalow Project 60 Marcy St., Portsmouth, 603-433-9505, gundalow.org Hamilton House 40 Vaughans Lane, South Berwick Maine, 207-384-2454, www.historicnewengland. Historic New England and Governor John Langdon House 143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, 603-436-3205, www.portsmouthhistory.o The History Center of Kennebunkport 125-135 North St., Kennebunkport, Maine, 207-967-2751, www.kporthistory.org Isles of Shoals Steamship Company Cruises 315 Market St., Portsmouth, 800-441-4620 Jackson House 76 Northwest St., Portsmouth, 603-436-3205, www.portsmouthhistory.o John Paul Jones House 43 Middle St, Portsmouth, 603-436-8420, www.portsmouthhistory.o Kittery Historical and Naval Museum 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME, 207-439-3080, www.kitterymuseum.com Moffatt-Ladd House & Gardens 154 Market St., Portsmouth, 603-436-8821, moffattladd.org Museum of Lighthouse History 2190 Post Rd, 1 Wells, Maine, 207-646-0245 Museums of Old York York, Maine, 207-363-4974, www.oldyork.org Nott House 8 Main St., Kennebunkport, Maine. Ogunquit Heritage Museum 86 Obeds Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-0296, www.ogunquitheritagemus Ogunquit Museum of Modern Art 183 Shore Rd. 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Ongoing Seacoast Reper- tory Theatre (125 Bow St., Portsmouth, 603-433-4472, www.seacoas- trep.org) presents the Off- Broadway hit Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. from Aug. 1 through Aug. 22. Tickets cost $20. Events TO CHECK OUT july 29 - august 4, 2010, AND BEYOND THIS WEEK Satu
From trap to table listingshippopress.com Lobster season is peaking By Ellen Stuart traps are attached to a trawl, with one buoy at either end. The traps are dispersed over 60-foot intervals, and when its time to harvest the lob- ster the traps are hauled aboard the boat with a system of hydraulics
Pictures of dogs The subject is bliss By Ellen Stuart listingshippopress.com ARTS Weve all seen a dog hanging its head out of a car window, tongue lolling, ears flapping. For photographer Christopher Becker, those happy dogs are the manifestation of pure, simple joy. Its not even really about the
for adults and $8 for seniors, students and active military. Children under 12 free. Call Terri Wiltse at 603-224- 3375 or visit nhcrafts.org. Openings & artist receptions TONY CERRA, MICHAEL DORAN & ANNE RECCHIA with works in watercolors and oils at the Newburyport Art Association Thurs., July 29
Events Days of York listingshippopress.com inside/outside Activities for children and families, workshops, volunteer opportunities, events to keep you healthy and more Town takes a week to show off By Ellen Stuart The public is invited to a Coast Guard Open House at the Coast Guard Station, 65 Wate
brook Library (25 Liberty St., Sea- brook, 603-474-2044, sealib.org). See www.peterboie.com. ANNUAL SUMMER CARNI- VAL presented by Somersworth Fes- tival Association Aug. 12-15 at Holy Trinity Church parking lot, 404 High St., Somersworth. The carnival runs Thurs. and Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. noon to 9
10 Family events for this weekend Families will enjoy the summer production of Peter Pan at Prescott Park on Marcy Street in Portsmouth. Perfor- mances of the classic tale are taking place Thursday through Sunday, July 29-Aug. 1. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursday, 8 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, and a
11 rides including a scenic 25-minute ride aboard historic restored street- cars. Special sunset and ice cream rides available on Wednesdays and Thursdays and Pumpkin Patch Trol- ley in the fall. SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF KENNEBUNKPORT VILLAGE Strolling Through the Port guide books are available
12 BEST CHICKEN IN N.H. wicked good wings cold Beer 12 POP CULTURE: Franco-Americans of Maine (Images of America), by Dyke Hendrickson, 2010, Arcadia Publishing, 127 pages. So what is Franco-Ameri- can Maine? Timber. Big family portraits. Sawmills. Tex- tile mills. Nuns. Priests. Churches. The gener
13 Smuttynose Brewing Co Presents the 6th Annual PORTSMOUTH CRITERIUM In Historic Downtown Portsmouth Come join the excitement in Market Square as over 7000 fans, cycling participants, recreation enthusiasts, families and tourists take over the city with bicycles. In addtion to the professionals and
14 Food events this week: Jewett Farms Stu- dio, 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport, Mass., 978-961-1538, jew- ettfarms.com, offers cooking classes from Chef Mary Reilly (thesavorykitchen. net) for $90 per per- son. Upcoming classes include Indian Cooking at Home on Friday, July 30, from 6 to 9 p.m., wher
15 FOOD difficult and doesnt require any equipment besides a large pot. Here is what the Maine Lobster Council recommends for boiling and grilling lobsters. Boiling: Choose a pot large enough to hold all the lobsters comfortably; do not crowd them. A 4- to 5-gallon pot can handle 6 to 8 pounds of lo
16 Hamptons only restaurant serving full menu until 1 am daily! Ingredients FOOD Foodie Rich Tango-Lowy helps you search the aisles It is said that cheese was discovered in the Middle East when an Arab nomad filled his saddlebag with milk for a journey across the desert. When he later opened the bag
17 DRINK Red, white and green A lot of wine, a little cash In this occasional series, well look at a red and a white, neither over $20 (and most under $15). This week, we continue the exploration of some of the South American wines on sale in July at the state liquor stores and add a nice French whi
This week in music & comedy Keep an eye on AmPm Band of UNH grads poised to rise listingshippopress.com HIPPO NITE 18 Bars, clubs, bands and other after-dark amusements By Ellen Stuart The Beatles tribute band Beatlejuice per- forms on Thursday, July 29, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Waterfront Park in New
19 nite Jonathans Rebecca Parris, Sat., Aug. 14, at 7 p.m., Maudslay An Afternoon of Celtic Music and Dance, Sun., Aug. 15, at 2 p.m, Maudslay Tears for Fears Tues., Aug. 17, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Evolution (Journey tribute), Thurs., Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., Blue Ocean A Prairie Home Companion
MUSIC THIS WEEK & Restaurant Listings Amesbury, Mass. Acapulcos 100 Macy St., 978-854-0000, www.acapulcos.net Barking Dog 21 Friend St., 978-388-9537, barkingdoggrill.com Flatbread Company 5 Market Square, 978-834-9800, www.flatbreadcompany.co Powow River Grille 33 Main St., 978-388-2300 Ristorante
21 www.jonathansrestaurant Maxwells Pub 243 Main St., 207-646-2345, www.maxwellspub.com MC Perkins Cove 111 Perkins Cove Road, 207- 646-2631, mcperkinscove.com Tapas and Tinis 125 Main St., Ogunquit, 207- 646-9700 Plaistow, N.H. Corner Pocket 181 Plaistow Road., 603-382-3130 The Sad Café 148 Plaisto
FILM The Kids Are All RIght 22 REVIEWS BY AMY DI hurt and unsure how to proceed so they invite him over for dinner. A more laid back woman herself, Jules sort of takes to Paul, agreeing to design his back yard as a kick- start to her landscaping business. For Nic, Paul seems like nothing but a thre
23 Jonesin Crosswords Across 1 Pro gp. 5 Tarheels st. 9 Fat-sounding fish 13 Drying-out time 15 Bitte ___ (2009 Dirty Projec- tors album) 16 Wasted 17 The Devil Wears ___ 18 Watchmans shout 19 Uncle in a rarely-released Dis- ney movie 20 First part of a Harvey Pekar quote 23 Second part of the quote
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