A health issue forced Anita Shreve to cancel the book tour that would have brought her to Portsmouth in early May, but you can read a Q&A with the author about her new novel here.
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PPAF Concert Series unveiled
The Prescott Park Arts Festival announced the lineup for its 2017 River House Restaurant Concert Series on Tuesday afternoon. Find out who's coming to the park here.
Port Watch: Week of May 1
The cable ship Dependable, a frequent visitor to Portsmouth Harbor, returns to port tomorrow. Other than that, it’s a quiet week on the water. Get the details in this week's installment of Port Watch.
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Owls, ghosts, and at least one Fox will visit the Seacoast during a weekend full of music, comedy, the outdoors, and the paranormal. Learn about some of the most anticipated highlights here.
A Feel Good story
Dover ska band The Feel Goods' debut album got a boost from Less Than Jake member Roger Lima. The band will play a CD release show in May.
Port Watch: Week of April 24
Residents of Portsmouth, Rye, and New Castle may be disturbed by the sound of gunfire just outside the mouth of the Piscataqua River this week. But don’t be alarmed; it’s just U.S. patrol boats conducting a regularly scheduled exercise.
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It’s spring, it’s almost Earth Day, and there are loads of things to do this weekend indoors and outdoors. Here are a few of the highlights.
Now Hear This
Reviews of the latest albums by Seacoast bands Waco Sparkler, Samuel E. Carpenter, and Slow Coyote.
Port Watch: Week of April 17
The tanker Torm Saone arrived this morning and sets sail tonight, when the tanker Palanca Luanda takes its place. Get the details on these and other ships in this week's installment of Port Watch.
Top five things to do
There's a lot of great music coming to the Seacoast this weekend, with local and touring acts performing at venues new and old. Here are a handful of the highlights.
Open Doors: Robert Wheeler
Inside the ‘sacred space’ of a local author’s home studio in New Castle.
Port Watch: Week of April 10
The Palanca Luanda is scheduled to arrive in port around midnight, and the Tamar sets sail shortly thereafter. A couple of other ships are due on Wednesday. Get the details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do
The prolonged drag of winter and damp start to spring might have you feeling a bit stir crazy. Here are some ways to get out of the house and indulge in local arts and culture this weekend.
Now Read This: April
Some of the new titles coming out in April seem particularly timely in light of the current national discourse. Here’s our guide to the top 10 most anticipated books scheduled for publication this month.
Port Watch: Week of April 3
The tanker Great Eastern is in port and ready to set sail tonight, while a trio of ships are expected to arrive on Wednesday. Get the details in this week’s installment of Port Watch.
Top five things to do
Music, theater, dance, and lots of beer are on tap in Portsmouth this weekend. Find out about some of the highlights here.
Port Watch: Week of March 27
A heavy-lift ship arrives at the state pier this afternoon, and a couple of other vessels are expected later this week — including a particularly massive one Friday. Details in this week's installment of Port Watch.
Photo contest: winter winners
The Sound’s sister site, PortsmouthNH.com, has announced the winners of its Winter Photo Contest. Two of the images capture tranquil sunset scenes, while the other shows an intrepid surfer braving harsh winter conditions.
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The first weekend of spring brings a variety of events to the Seacoast, including spoken-word readings, live music, choreographed dancing, and a colonial trade show. Learn about some of the highlights in our weekly event roundup.
Foodscaping
The UNH Cooperative Extension shares tips for rethinking your yard's edible landscape.
Port Watch: Week of March 20
The EIT Paloma pulled into port this morning and sails tonight, when the tanker New England arrives. Many other ships will follow over the course of the week. Get the details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do
There’s art, music, comedy, astrophotography, and outrageous William Shatner impersonations coming to a Seacoast town near you this weekend. Get the details here.
Perennial perfection
The UNH Cooperative Extensions shares tips on pairing perennial plants for continuous bloom and season-long interest in varying light soil conditions.
Port Watch: Week of March 13
It will be a busy afternoon at the Port of New Hampshire, with two separate tug-and-barge units slated to arrive in advance of tomorrow’s storm. Get the details in Port Watch.
Top five things to do
Wintery weather returns this weekend, but you can keep warm with live music and theater, and start planning your spring garden. Check out some highlights of this weekend’s local happenings.