ists and backyard enthusiasts come together to scour 135 acres and seven different 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 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 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. 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, See the wildlife presentation We are All Connected: Animals, Plants, and People on Thursday, Aug. 19, from 1 to 2 p.m. at The Center for Wildlife at Wells Reserve, 342 Laud- holm Farm Road, Wells, Maine. Meet rehabilitated wild animals during the presentation, and learn about how gray squirrels help to build the forests, how the motor oil from cars ends up in a wetland, andhow warblers and other birds eat pesky insects such as ticks.Live animals, hands-on materials, and an interactive display will demonstrate that everything is indeed connected.Cost is $7. Call 207-646- 1555 or visit www.wellsreserve.org. 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, ogunquitheritagemuseum. Ogunquit Museum of Modern Art 183 Shore Rd. Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-4909 Perkins Cove Lobster Tours Bourne Ln. Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-7413 Prescott Park Marcy St., Porstmouth, www.prescottpark.org Portsmouth Athenaeum 9 Market St., Portsmouth, 603-431-2538, www.portsmouthathenaeum Portsmouth Harbour Trail www.pbhtrail.org, 603-431-2768 Portsmouth Historical Society www.portsmouthhistory.o Portsmouth Public Library 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, 603-427-1540, cityofportsmouth.com/li Rundlet-May House 364 Middle St., Portsmouth, 603-430-7531 Saco Museum & the Dyer Library 371 Main St., Saco, Maine, 207-283-3861, www.dyerlibrarysacomuse Sayward-Wheeler House 79 Barrell Lane, York, Maine, 603-436-3205 Seacoast African American Cultural Center 135 Daniel St. in Portsmouth, 603-430-6027, saacc-nh.org Seacoast Trolley Museum 195 Log Cabin Road, of Kennebunkport, Maine, 207-967- 2800, www.trolleymuseum.org Star Island Corp. 30 Middle St., Portsmouth, 603-430-6372, www.starisland.org Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, 603-433-1100, strawberybanke.org USS Albacore 600 Market St. Portsmouth, 603-436-3680, ussalbacore.org Warner House 43 Middle Road, Portsmouth, 603-436-5909, warnerhouse.org Wells Auto Museum Route 1 Wells, Maine, 207-646-9064 Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Historic Site 375 Little Harbor Rd., Portsmouth, 603-436-6607, nhstateparks.org Wentworth-Gardner/Tobia Lear Houses 50 Mechanic St., Portsmouth, 603-436-4406, www.wentworthgardnerand Woodman Institute Museum 182 Central St., Dover, 603-742-1038, woodmaninstitutemuseum. Exhibits ABBOTT GRAVES: A FRESH LOOK AT THE ARTIST featuring artwork and memorabilia from Ken- nebunkports best-known artist on display at Pasco Exhibit Center, 125 North St., Kennebunkport, Maine, www.kporthistory.org. A FAMILY PORTRAIT GAL- LERY: THE CUSHINGS OF LITTLE HARBOR, an exhibit of portraits and possessions of a family who lived at the Benning Wentworth House at Little Harbor from 1816 to 1886, through Sat., Aug. 28, at the Portsmouth Athenaeum. BILL PAARLBERG: ILLUS- TRATING PORTSMOUTH a 30- year retrospective of the art of local illustrator Bill Paarlberg, will be on display at the Discover Portsmouth Center through Sun., Sept. 5. FIGHTING SAIL: Conflict at Sea in the Age of Canvas, through Sun., Sept. 26, at the Custom House Mari- time Museum featuring an exhibit of intricately crafted ship models and nautical stories. GOODBYE, GARDEN STREET MARKET an exhibit featuring memorabilia related to the Garden Street Market in Kennebunk, which closed on May 7, at the Brick Store Museum. IN A PLACE BY HIMSELF: The Graphic World of Winslow Homer an exhibition celebrating Homers career as a graphic artist, at the Saco Museum, through Nov. 14. See www. dyerlibrarysacomuseum.o PAINTING PORTSMOUTH Work of mid-19th to mid-20th-cen- tury artists on display at the Straw- bery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, through October. Visit www.StrawberyBanke.org or call 433-1100. RESCUING WHALEBACK LIGHTHOUSE WAVE- SWEPT SENTINEL, an exhibit highlighting the historical, architec- tural and engineering details of the 138-year-old lighthouse at the Dis- cover Portsmouth Center. On Sat., Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. its We are all connected signature of excellence Come celebrate at League of NH Craftsmens Fair August 7-15, 2010 10 am 5 pm Mount Sunapee Resort, Newbury, NH the 77th Annual Self expression, vision, and quality craftsmanship are the elements of Barbara Smith McLaughlins handcrafted creations. Come meet Barbara and 350 other craftsmen at the Annual League of NH Craftsmens Fair. Lead Sponsor Necklace: Barbara Smith McLaughlin Cyan Magenta Yellow Black www.nhcrafts.org Info and tickets at 063818 063969 Page August 12 - 18, 2010 Seacoast Hippo
Hippo for eek Aw ids ek th seacoast AUGUST 12 - 18, 2010 local events, food, arts and entertainment Sweet Treats: Dessert shop in exeter Cyan Magenta Yellow Black inside: MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE EVENTS Shows, a parade and more at the Hampton Beach Childrens Festival
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Day trips The 53rd Annu- al New Hampshire Antiques Show is in Manchester Thurs- day, Aug. 12, and Friday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center of New Hampshire Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St. Admission is $15 Thursday, $10 Friday and Sat- urday, but
Its all about the kids listingshippopress.com The Hampton Beach Childrens Festival offers music, magic and more By Ellen Stuart Hampton Beach in the summer is always a terrific place to be a kid, but for one week kids truly have the run of the beach. The Hampton Beach Childrens Festival, an event w
Exploring the weird listingshippopress.com ARTS Matthew Dicks brings his new book to Exeter By Ellen Stuart If theres a moral to Matthew Dicks new book Unexpectedly, Milo its that its okay to be a little weird. The books protagonist, Milo, has OCD. He suddenly has to let the air out of tires, or he
Maine, 207-363-4049, www.yorkartassociation. York Public Library 15 Long Sands Road, York, Maine, 207-363-2818, york.lib.me.us Art events LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMENS FAIR Sat., Aug. 7, to Sun., Aug. 15, at Mount Sunapee Resort, Newbury, NH, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Tickets cost $10 for adults
Events For something completely different... Take a break from the beach at these spots off the beaten path listingshippopress.com inside/outside Activities for children and families, workshops, volunteer opportunities, events to keep you healthy and more By Ellen Stuart Newburyport resident Andy
ists and backyard enthusiasts come together to scour 135 acres and seven different 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 disc
10 Family events for this weekend Join in with the family and WTSN AM 1270 and 98.7 The Bay at the Paddle Challenge for Charity at Willand Pond on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get ready for a day of kayak racing and fam- ily fun while fighting for a good cause on Willand Pond in Dover.A
11 5274, wakedacampground.com. Fairs & festivals CRUISE-IN NIGHTS featuring an oldies DJ, barbecue, and prizes for classic cars, which will be on display, at Seabrook Par, 319 New Zealand Road, Route 107, Seabrook, 603-474-3065. Events are on Thurs- day nights, 5 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept
12 BEST CHICKEN IN N.H. wicked good wings cold Beer 12 POP CULTURE: Druids: A Very Short Introduction, by Barry Cunliffe, Oxford University Press, 2010, 145 pages. A word about the Very Short Introduction series from OUP: theyre not all that short. Theyre small, easy to stick in a pocket or handbag,
13 A restaurant youll want to tell your friends about. Waterfront deck dining, next to the tugboats. Old Ferry Landing 10 Ceres Street Portsmouth, NH 431-5510 063700 Patio Seating Weekend Appetizers until Midnight Steakhouse Menu Daily Fixed-Price Menu 189 State St Portsmouth, NH 03801 603.319.1547
14 Food events this week: Cupcakes in demand listingshippopress.com FOOD Clydes has 12 standard flavors and some serious buttercream frosting By Ellen Stuart When he moved to Exeter from New Jersey, Clyde Bullen knew he didnt want to contin- ue in the graphic design business, which would have meant
15 DRINK Wine tasting: Portsmouth Vacation, staycation, winecation By Paulette Eschrich foodhippopress.com Hamptons only restaurant serving full menu until 1 am daily! Whether youre planning a day trip to the beach, taking a New Hampshire staycation or visiting Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth has a lot
16 Ingredients 88 Market Street Downtown Manchester StrangeBrewTavern.net FOOD Foodie Rich Tango-Lowy helps you search the aisles Drinking raw milk may make you very sick or kill you. According to the Centers for Disease Control, From 1993 to 2006, 69 outbreaks of human infections resulting from con
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). After a few weeks of world traveling, this weeks white is from here in the states Cha- teau St. Michelle Chardonnay 2008 ($9.99), which is fro
This week in Jazzing at the Press Room music & comedy Hot sax on the grill Sheryl Crow and Col- bie Caillat perform on Thursday, Aug. 12, at 8 p.m. at Meadowbrook U.S. Cel- lular Pavilion, on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, at 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, 603-293-4700, www.meadowbrook.net. Kiern
19 An open musical marriage musichippopress.com nite Spend some time with the many members of Cole and the Makeout Scene By Ellen Stuart It isnt everyone who likes to stay up all night making noise, says Cole Gove. Luckily for him and for music lovers Gove has found a group of friends and musician
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 Expendables 22 REVIEWS BY AMY DI some combination will attempt to ruminate on what this gun-for-hire life means to their souls (which, yeesh, fellas). For no particular rea- son Statham gets a very small, very underdeveloped side plot about a girl (Charisma Carpenter) he likes. There is som
23 Jonesin Crosswords Across 1 Australia director Luhrmann 4 Sidearm outlaws pack 10 ___ Sutra 14 Tahiti, par exemple 15 Ad astra per ___ 16 Mine, in Marseilles 17 Injury from Fluffy, perhaps 19 Below average 20 Jacobs biblical twin 21 During every season 23 Word after acting or stink 26 Dogs master
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