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South Berwick LanternFest August 22 Print Email

Lanternfest_2012The seniors were a bit wary when they learned a thunderstorm meant the first SoBo Lantern Fest would take place on its rain date, which happened to be the same night as their annual dinner dance.

“We had no idea that we had booked a dinner dance the night of the LanternFest rain date and when we got there and realized what was going on,” said Sally Herlihy, a senior from Belle Marsh Road. “I have to say it was spectacular, really amazing.” (See full story below)

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Free Military Tours On Wednesday Purple Heart Day Print Email

Purple_heart at American Independence Museum in Exeter, NH

ON WEDNESDAY

On Wednesday August 8 the American Independence Museum celebrates the anniversary of the Badge of Military Merit, also known as the “Purple Heart” by offering free tours to all active and retired military personnel. General George Washington issued an order on August 7, 1782 to acknowledge the meritorious actions of enlisted men.  (See details below)

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Isles of Shoals Oil Paintings by Christopher Volpe Print Email

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Exhibit runs through August 31, 2012 at the Discover Portsmouth Center on 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH. Admission is free to the public and the visitor center (in the old Portsmouth Library building) is open to the public from 10am to 5pm daily. This exhibit accompanies "Under the Isles of Shoals" and the John Stobart exhibits running concurrently  (see more details below)

 

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August Events at Ogunquit Museum Print Email

Carney_Harold_Poirtrait_of_Robert_LaurentSEACOAST SUMMER ART

On Tuesday, August 14th at 12 noon, the Ogunquit Museum will present a Gallery Talk with OMAA Director, Ron Crusan, on the upcoming exhibit Portrait of An Art Colony.  Examples include Hal Carney’s enigmatic portrait of Robert Laurent, Isabella Howland’s caricatures of Henry Strater (entitled Henry Satyr), and John Laurent’s Pony Cart by Bernard Karfiol, along with portraits by other art colony artists, many of these have probably never been shown.  (Much more OMAA events below)

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Navy History Day at Albacore Park August 18 Print Email

Old Ironsides defeats HMS guerreMARK YOUR CALENDAR

On Saturday August 18, 2012 the on-land submarine in Portsmouth will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the battle that made “Old Ironsides” famous. Two centuries ago the USS Constitution defeated HMS Guerrere, preserving it as an American icon. The rest of the War of 1812 didn’t go so well, but what the heck – it’s still a good time to celebrate the summer. See below for the scheduled events including a chat about the Forgotten War by your favorite online history editor -- plus sub sandwiches and deep discounts.

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Tan Vampires and Worried Well Tonight Print Email

Tan_VampiresMARK YOUR CALENDAR

3S Artspace and The Wire present the fourth concert in their Loading Dock Concert series, held outdoors at 319 Vaughan Street on Friday, August 3 from 6-8pm.  Tan Vampires (Seacoast, NH) and Worried Well (Portland, ME) will bring an evening of indie rock live to the loading dock stage. (Continued below)

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Tiffany Stained Glass Windows in Coastal Churches Print Email

Stained_glass_windowsMARK YOUR CALENDAR

Josh Probert is the 2012 Piscataqua Decorative Arts Society’s Research Stipend recipient. Josh will give a lecture September 18, on Tiffany Windows of the Piscataqua Region. The talk will be held in the Tyco Center at Strawbery Banke Museum at 5:30 sharp, preceded by refreshments at 5 pm. The cost to the general public is $10, and members are free. (Continued below)

 

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Portsmouth Underbelly Tour Tells Scandalous History Print Email

Portsmouth Underbelly Tour with George Hosker and Sarah Shanahan

 

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Extended through September 2012

This adults-only tour is stand-up comedy with costumed characters who lead visitors back into a history that the city would rather forget. The Portsmouth Underbelly is performed every Monday and Saturday evening at 6 pm on the corner of State and Pleasant Streets by the Rusty Hammer restaurant in Portsmouth. (Continued below)

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Portsmouth Tall Ship Schedule July 2012 Print Email

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SAIL PORTSMOUTH 2012

They are here! John Paul Jones’ replica sloop PROVIDENCE and the PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II have docked in Portsmouth, NH. We grabbed the schedule from the PMC Web site and have posted it below. This year is also the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and we have the exciting new gundalow PISCATAQUA, so there is a lot to celebrate. (See July 13-15 schedule below)

 

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Folksinger Peter Yarrow at Prescott Park Wednesday Print Email

Peter_Yarrow at Prescott Park Arts Festival in Portsmouth, NHMARK YOUR CALENDAR

 

Prescott Park Arts Festival's 38th season has already brought some huge names in the contemporary folk scene on the FairPoint Communications MainStage. On Wednesday, July 18th, the River House Restaurant Concert Series welcomes  Peter Yarrow, a Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, and one third of legendary folk collective Peter, Paul & Mary. (Continued below)

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