The Unseen Nas

Music

Portsmouth-based DJ D. Begun blends hip-hop legends Nas and Quasimoto on his mashup album Nasimoto, and it's generating quite a buzz in the hip-hop blogosphere.

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Lifestyle

It’s the final weekend before summer, and a number of upcoming events mark the start of the season, including a sand-sculpting competition at Hampton Beach and Prescott Park’s first concert of the year. Learn about these and other highlights here.

Now Hear This

Music

Reviews of recent albums by Seacoast bands The Woolly Mammoths, Marvel Prone, and Palanapanache.

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Lifestyle

With temperatures expected to surge this weekend, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors or hide from the heat inside. Here are some of the top events coming up in the area.

The nexus of American music

Music

The Soggy Po’ Boys’ parade of Big Easy jazz marches on with their new EP, Hang it on the Wall, which they'll unveil with an album release show at 3S Artspace on Friday.

Now Read This: June

Books

Highlighting Liberty Hardy's list of the top 10 books coming out this month is the first release from The God of Small Things author Arundhati Roy in nearly 20 years. Check out the full list here.

Port Watch: Week of June 5

News, Outdoor, Port Watch

There are no ships slated to arrive at the Port of New Hampshire this week, but there are a couple already in port that arrived on Friday. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.

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Lifestyle

There’s a lot going on this weekend. Lots of art, lots of chowder, lots of shopping, and a couple of temporary farewells. Check out some of the weekend highlights here.

Port Watch: Week of May 29

News, Outdoor, Port Watch

The LPG tanker Polar set sail on Memorial Day, while the tug Coho and barge Penn 92 arrived that night. A couple of other ships are expected later in the week. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.

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Lifestyle

A range of emotions will swell across the Seacoast over Memorial Day weekend. There will be sadness and laughter, running and revelry, mad men and dark arts. Learn about some of the highlights here.

Now Hear This

Music

Reviews of new albums by Seacoast bands The Green Bullets, Skee, and Wellfleet.

Port Watch: Week of May 22

News, Outdoor, Port Watch

The tanker Chem Norma is due to arrive in the Port of New Hampshire today, and a couple of other ships are expected later in the week. Get the details in the latest installment of Port Watch.

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Lifestyle

With summer-like conditions emerging this week, we’ve got a range of indoor and outdoor activities coming up for the weekend, featuring music, food, art, storytelling, farm festivities, and more. Check out a handful of the highlights here.

Now Hear This

Music

Reviews of the latest albums by Seacoast acts Guy Capecelatro III, Charles, and Heavy Pockets.

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Lifestyle

Mother’s Day weekend brings a range of unique events to the Seacoast, including theater, art, all manners of music, and a kitchen stroll. Check out some of the highlights.

Top five things to do

Lifestyle

The arts are blooming around the region on this first weekend of May, with numerous galleries and studios holding special receptions. Also coming up is the first Portsmouth Farmers Market of the year, some great live music, and more. See some of the highlights here.

Now Read This: May

Books

May brings some impressive new works, including novels, memoirs, a graphic novel, and the English premiere of a Chinese classic. Here are some of the top titles coming out this month.