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inside: York’s crafts fair 5 Farmers Markets Karen Plumley helps you celebrate this sweetest part of harvest with a look at area farmers markets.

Also on the cover: For some kids, it doesn’t get more magical and enchanting than fairies and their woodland houses. The Ogunquit Playhouse presents Fairy Houses: The Musical this weekend and offers a special tour of fairy houses.

Craig Robert Brown the last big hurrah of York Days, the crafts fair on page 6.

York Independent Inside Staff ThisWeek Editorial 4 THIS WEEK Executive Editor Amy Diaz, [email protected], ext. 29 Five things happening this week plus more ideas for Contributing Editor fun any time. Lisa Parsons, [email protected] Staff Writers Racheal Akers, [email protected], ext. 17 the Arts: Craig Brown, [email protected], ext. 38 6 Haley Gallery in Kittery Adam Coughlin, [email protected], ext. 12 Plus theater listings, art gallery exhibits and events Jeff Mucciarone, [email protected], ext. 36 and classical music. Briana Palma, [email protected], ext. 10 Angel Roy, [email protected], ext. 30 Listings & events Inside/Outside: Send all listings — art, theater, classical, childrens & family 8 Fun in the sun and out events, nature and outdoors events, music, food, drink This week: Fairy house and more — to [email protected]. Other listings: Children, page 8; Museums & Tours, Book Editor Lisa Parsons, [email protected] page 9, and Nature & Recreation, page 10. Contributors John Andrews, Henry Homeyer, Karen Plumley, Eric W. Sae- 12 Books ger, Bridgette Springer, Rich Tango-Lowy, Michael Witthaus. Reviews and listings. To reach the newsroom call 625-1855, ext. 29. 14 Food Business Publisher Classic fare at Warren’s PLUS Meaty burgers for the Jody Reese, Ext. 21 meatless; For a little green, get a good white or red; Associate Publisher Food and drink listings. Dan Szczesny, Ext. 13 SOLD OUT! Associate Publisher NITE: Jeff Rapsis, Ext. 23 Production Manager 18 Bands, clubs, nightlife Glenn Given, [email protected] The Oak and Ax in Biddeford; Soulive at Redhookfest; Production Nightlife, music and comedy listings and more. Dave Coscia, Allyx Curran 20 Music this Week Circulation Manager Live performances in the York region and beyond. Doug Ladd, Ext. 35 Advertising Manager 22 Movies Charlene Cesarini, Ext. 26 Reviews plus a listing of local cineplexes and Account Executives other places to find movies. Doreen Astbury, [email protected], Ext. 11 Alyse Savage, [email protected] Tony Cesarini, [email protected] Odds & Ends: Kristin Crawford, support staff, Ext. 24 23 Crossword Roxanne Macaig, [email protected], ext. 27 23 Signs of Life Kathy Stickney, [email protected], ext. 44 National Account Representative 23 Sudoku Ruxton Media Group ...... sat To place an ad call 603-625-1855 Ext. 26 George Thorogood & The Destroyers OCT 8 For Classifieds dial Ext. 25 Pixies SOLD OUT ...... sun OCT 30 or e-mail [email protected]. Arts and entertainment weekly serving WWW.CASINOBALLROOM.COM the greater York, Maine, area. Published every Thursday 603-929-4100 or TICKETMASTER.COM (1st copy free; 2nd $1).

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Page 3 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent ONGOING The quilling work of York resident Christine THIS WEEK Adamson will Events TO CHECK OUT AUGUST 4 - 10, 2011, AND BEYOND be on display in the exhibit cases at York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road in York, Maine, during August and September. Quilling is an art form using paper to create embroidery-like pieces. Adam- son is a member of the North American Quilling Guild and Quillers Today of England. Call the Friday, Aug. 5 Saturday, Aug. 6 library at 207-363-2818 or visit website at www. Kittery Fest is on from 11 a.m. The Brick Store Museum will york.lib.me.us. to 6 p.m. at Memorial Field in be hosting its 75th anniversa- Kittery, Maine. Admission is $5 ry celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. “True Colors” a person or $15 a family. The There will be four locations on is the latest solo Fest has games, water activities, Summer Street featuring histor- show of Norma Tor- music, face painting and tons of ic homes, stories, and vintage ti’s oil paintings will entertainment. A cookout begins events. Enjoy games, activities, be on display in the at 3 p.m. Entertainment includes refreshments and barn dancing. show “True Col- Mad Science Show, DJ The Call 207-985-4802 or go to www. ors” at the Provident Dancing Machine, and the Jen brickstoremuseum.org. The Brick Bank, 321 Lafay- Thayer Band from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Store Museum is at 117 Main St., ette Road, Hampton, Kennebunk, Maine. NH, through the end of August. Torti’s work is described as “ realistic still-life and landscape paintings,” according to a press release. See www. normatorti.com.

Saturday, Aug. 6 Sunday, Aug. 7 Wednesday, Aug. 10 The New Hampshire Winery Comedian Jimmy Dunn pres- It’s time to take the teddy bears to the doctor. Children’s Museum of Association will hold its second ents the 2nd annual Hampton Beach New Hampshire, 6 Washington St., Dover, N.H., 603-742-2002, www. New Hampshire Wine Festival Comedy Festival for three nights, childrens-museum.org, will hold a Teddy Bear Clinic from 10 a.m. to from noon to 5 p.m. at the Roch- starting tonight, at the Ashworth “The Best of the Best,” an exhibit of works noon. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed friends and vol- ester Fairgrounds in Rochester. By the Sea. Tickets are just $15 in all media by members of the NH Art Associ- unteer health professionals from Portsmouth Regional Hospital will be on Tickets cost $20 per person and per night in advance ($20 night of ation, is on display at the Association’s Robert hand to perform health check-ups, share information about healthy eat- give you 10 tasting tickets to try show) and are available at the Ash- Lincoln Levy Gallery at 136 State St. in Ports- ing and exercise, and conduct minor surgery on furry friends in need of wine from 17 Granite State win- worth By the Sea, 295 Ocean Blvd., mouth through Thursday, Aug. 26. It features repair. A tea party will follow from noon to 12:30 p.m. with organic milk eries. The event will also feature Hampton, N.H. Dunn will host each works each artist has chosen as his or her best. and cookies provided by Stonyfield Farm and fresh fruit donated by Fid- New Hampshire-made eats. See show. Comics scheduled to appear Visit www.nhartassociation.org or call 603-431- dlehead Farms Marketplace. Admission to the museum costs $8 for adults www.nhwineryassociation.com. tonight are Shane Kinney, Matt 4230. The Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery is open and children and $7 seniors. Pictured: Dr. Katy Lilly of Woodbury Family Practice D, Steve Bjork, Dan Crohn, Dave Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., does a temperature check at a Teddy Bear Clinic. Rattigan and Tony V. See www. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. hamptonbeachcomedy.com. G Irwin Co Fine Jewelry Ann Pardoe Owner Tuesday through Saturday 9-4 436 US Route 1, Kittery, Maine 03904 207-439-2299

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York Independent | August 4 - 10, 2011 | Page 4 THIS WEEK Going local Farmers markets offer the harvest

By Karen Plumley “Maine farmers markets have evolved into urdays a month. Winter farmers markets are and enjoying the delicious food from Maine. [email protected] a community staple, with many markets offer- popping up all around the state, Ballard said. “I encourage all Maine residents and visi- ing health screenings, children’s activities, “Just because the cold is setting in, it doesn’t tors to seek out their local farmers market, Farmers markets offer fresh local foods, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations and mean the markets are closing down. Residents meet their farmers and enjoy Maine’s bounti- agricultural products and sometimes hand- entertaining local musicians,” Ballard said. can enjoy year-round products from Maine ful harvest. This is an excellent opportunity to made items that cannot be found anywhere For example, the Kennebunk Farmers Mar- farms,” Ballard said. meet people in your community, gather some else. Produce sold at farmers markets is local- ket offers all the produce that one would By purchasing products directly from Maine new recipes and meet your local farmers,” ly grown and picked at the peak of the season expect of this type of venue, but steps it up farmers at the markets, local guests are not Ballard said. often by the very people who sell it to you a notch by hosting several family-focused only conserving open spaces in the state; they (making it easy to get recipes and advice for events, including its most recent “Backyard are also getting the freshest possible products how to enjoy the bounty). In southern Maine, Farm Day” where visitors were able to meet markets are located in many towns, and each farm animals (July 30); a September Tomato Farmers markets in York County offers individuality and varied items for sale. Fest where guests can taste and vote for their From getrealmaine.com, the nebunk, 207-646-5926 Sanford Farmers Market “Supporting local Maine farmers and buy- favorite heirloom tomatoes; and an apple tast- website for the Maine Depart- Open every Saturday from 8 Gowen Park Drive, Route 109, ing local not only helps our farms but helps ing and children’s Apple Art Day in October ment of Agriculture: a.m. to 1 p.m. until Nov. 19 Sanford, 207-490-3660 the local economy and reduces our carbon when visitors get a chance to taste the many Specialties: Lobster, jams & Open every Saturday from 8 footprint by eliminating some of the transport- varieties of apples, vote for their favorites, North Berwick Farmers jellies, produce a.m. to noon until Oct. 22 ing of food from hundreds of miles away. The enter a raffle, get their faces painted and pet Market Specialties: Produce, cheese, ‘buy local’ movement has been a huge boost live farm animals. Town Hall Parking Lot, 21 NFAM Newfield Farmer and eggs, fiber products to our Maine farmers, farm stands and farm- The Gateway Farmers Market in York, Main St., North Berwick, Artisan Market ers markets,” said Judy Ballard, agriculture located at the York Region Chamber of Com- 207-676-3356 Elm Street, Newfield, Wells Farmers Market promotions coordinator from the Maine merce Visitor’s Center (at the intersection Open every Friday from 3 to 6 207-793-2693 Town Hall Parking Lot, Route p.m. through Oct. 28 Open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 109, Wells, 207-646-5926 Department of Agriculture. of Route 1 and Interstate 95), welcomes 30 Specialties: Plants, bakery 1 p.m., until mid-December Open every Wednesday from 1 According to Ballard, the 2011 season vendors every Saturday, including local agri- goods, produce Specialties: Eggs, bakery to 5:30 p.m. until Oct. 19 has seen one of the largest surges of farmers cultural farmers, vendors selling meat, fish goods, produce Specialties: Lobster, jams & markets in the state of Maine. In 2007, the and baked goods, and crafters with a multi- Biddeford Farmers Market jellies, produce Department of Agriculture recorded 80 mar- tude of handmade merchandise. Sponsored 100 Main St., Biddeford, Saco Farmers and Artisans kets; today, that number has increased to 102. by Stonewall Kitchen, a multimillion-dollar 207-615-5754 Market Gateway Farmers Market Town officials, Chambers of Commerce and manufacturer of specialty foods, the Gateway Open every Thursday in the Parking Lot of the Saco Val- 1 Stonewall Lane, York, downtown promotion committees are realiz- Farmers Market sees so many visitors each summer, from 3 to 6 p.m.; Sat- ley Shopping Center, Route 207-363-4422 ing the positive economic impact that farmers week that it has expanded, adding a Thursday urdays in winter, from 9 a.m. 5, Saco Open every Thursday from markets have, and as a result markets have market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 1. to 1 p.m. Open every Wednesday & Sat- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Satur- become weekly events in prominent locations, Many of the Saturday vendors also support the Specialties: Soap, lotions, teas, urday from 7 a.m. to midnight day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until with dozens of tents offering fresh produce, Thursday market. pickles, produce until Oct. 29 Oct. 8 dairy products, meats, craft items, handmade Last winter was The Gateway’s first winter Specialties: Cheese, fiber Specialties: Seafood, bakery soaps, artwork, home-cooked sauces and jams, farmers market. It will run again this year from Kennebunk Farmers Market products goods, produce, fiber products potted plants, freshly cut flowers and wonder- November 2011 through April 2012, two Sat- Municipal Parking Lot, Ken- ful pies and pastries. Page 5 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent ARTS York Days Craft Fair flourishes Handmade items will fill the tents at the ball field By Craig Robert Brown inflatable bounce house for children. [email protected] Registered vendors at the craft fair are held to strict standards when creating their goods. Cogger said that, for vendors to par- Five or six years ago you might not have seen as many ven- ticipate in the craft fair, items are required to be handmade with dors at the York Days Craft Fair. The economic downturn had the final product being of the highest quality possible. Items many pulling out of the event as people began shopping less do not have to be organic, though Cogger hopes to see more frequently in both local markets and big stores. But as Robin organic products made, nor is it an issue if items are mass-pro- Cogger, the York Parks and Recreation special events coordi- duced as long it is done by hand. nator, said, everything ebbs and flows. Now, creative people, “I have a responsibility to our vendors and customers to have including crafters, jewelry makers and artisans, are using the quality,” Cogger said. “I’m not going to discourage someone economic downturn as a way to focus their product to a more from buying something handmade but not organic.” consumer-conscious community willing to support local busi- This year the number of vendors has grown, Cogger said, York Days Craft Fair. Courtesy photo. nesses. The York Days Craft Fair is an open market for vendors with a total of 68 registered. Cogger estimates there were 50 to sell handcrafted items to residents and visitors. to 60 last year. As the Senior Center coordinator, Cogger has worked over The York Days weeklong celebration is held each summer. “We’re just about maxed-out this year,” said Cogger. She the last few months with seniors who will be participating as This summer includes the York Days Coed Softball Tourna- added that no more than 75 vendors are allowed due to limited vendors at the York Days Craft Fair. She said they are excited ment, the Amidon Family York Days Road Race, the Junior space on the ball field. to be part of the event. Money from the seniors’ sales will go Golf Tournament at the Cape Neddick Country Club and the Requirements aside, Cogger sees no limit to what a ven- toward their senior center accounts, which help to maintain the popular Christmas in July celebration, during which York’s dor can create and sell, with some displaying handmade silks, center and pay for events put on by the department. Nubble lighthouse is decorated with festive lighting. woodworking and even cupcakes and cupcake mixes. Cog- The craft fair will continue in the event of rain with many of The event is designed for the community and was devel- ger says that flowers were sold by a group that runs a garden the vendors under the large tent. Cogger said that she has her oped with the intention of bringing people to the York Beach center. The group planted and nurtured the growth of the flow- own recipe for the day’s perfect forecast. area. According to Cogger, the event is intended to be a cele- ers by hand and therefore qualified to participate in the event. “A little bit overcast, a little chilly. It keeps people off the bration of much of what York has to offer both local residents Other items to be sold include pottery, clothing, jewelry and beach,” she said. and visitors. paintings. “[The York Days event] is our way of sharing our talents Vendors are not required to be local residents, nor from with visitors and we hope local residents participate as well,” Maine. The craft fair has a heavy selection of vendors from Cogger said. “It really is just a way to give back to community. New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and others come from Ver- The craft fair will take place Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, mont and New York. York Days Craft Fair Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the York Beach Ball Park. The Cogger has worked with parks and recreation departments in Where: The York Beach Ball Field event concludes on Sunday with fireworks and a performance various ways since she was a teenager. With a degree in educa- Directions: Interstate 95 to Exit 7 (York), left on Route 1, right on Route 1A, left at York’s Wild Kingdom, next to York Beach by the Air Force Band of Liberty at the bandstand. There is no tion, she returned to working for parks and recreation, taking a Fire Station entry fee for the craft fair and Cogger estimates that thousands position at the York department as a special events coordinator. Call: 207-363-1040 of people will pass through the vendors’ tents this weekend. Now she works at the Senior Center, a division of the recre- More Info: parksandrec.yorkmaine.org The fair will also include food, face painting, sand art and an ation department.

ART LISTINGS • Compliments Gallery • Gallery at 100 Market www.maine-art.com of American Art • Sanctuary Arts GALLERIES Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 100 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., • Maine Art Shows 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit, Maine, 117 Bolt Hill Road, Eliot, Maine, Call for hours ME, 207-967-2269. 603-436-2818 10 Chase Hill Road, Kennebunk, 207-646-4909, 207-438-9826, • Abacus Gallery • Connor Summers Gallery • George Marshall Store Gallery Maine, 207-967-0049, www.ogunquitmuseum.org www.sanctuaryarts.org 213 Main St., Ogunquit, Maine, 207- 48 Market St., Newburyport, 140 Lindsay Road, York, Maine, www.maine-art.com • Paradise Gallery of Kittery • Saco Museum 646-0399, www.abacusgallery.com; Mass., 978-462-9196, 207-351-1083, • Mast Cove Galleries 64 Wallingford Square, Kittery, & the Dyer Library 2 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, www.connorsummers.com web.mac.com/mpharding Mast Cove Lane & Maine Street, Maine, 207-703-0672 371 Main St., Saco, Maine, 207-967-0111. • Coolidge Center for the Arts • Haley Art Gallery Kennebunkport, Maine, • Portland Museum of Art 207-283-3861, • Alana Watercolor Gallery 375 Little Harbor Rd., Portsmouth, 178 Haley Road, Kittery, Maine, 207-967-3453, 7 Congress Square, Portland, dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org 58 Cranfield St., Route 1B, N.H., 603-436-6607 207-439-7612, www.haleygallery.com www.mastcove.com Maine, 207-775-6148, • Seacoast Artists Association New Castle, N.H., 603-431-3726, • Discover Portsmouth Center • Just Us Chickens Gallery • Minka www.portlandmuseum.org 225 Water St., Exeter, N.H., alanawatercolors.com Corner of Middle & Islington 9 Walker St., Kittery, Maine, 5 Union St., Kennebunkport, • Portsmouth Art Exchange 778-8856, www.seacoastartist.org • Art Esprit streets, Portsmouth, N.H., 207-439-4209, justuschickens.net Maine, 207-204-1014. 220 State St., Portsmouth, N.H., • Sisters We Three artesprit.org 603-436-8420, • Indigo Artist Studio • Nahcotta 603-431-7900, 57 Pleasant St., Newburyport, • Art to Art Shop & Gallery www.portsmouthhistory.org 53 Middle St., Newburyport, 110 Congress St., Portsmouth, N.H., www.portsmouthartexchange.com Mass., 978-462-4500, 106 Main St., Newmarket, N.H., • Drake Farm Books Mass., 978-500-0564, 603-433-1705, www.nahcotta.com. • Portsmouth Athenaeum www.sisterswethree.com 603-292-3668 Antiques & Gallery www.indigoartstudio.com • Nantucket Stock Exchange Too 9 Market Sq., Portsmouth, N.H., • Soo Rye Art Gallery • Artstream 148 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, • Kennedy Art Gallery 117 Water St., Newburyport, 603-431-2538, 11 Sagamore Road, Rye, N.H., 56 N. Main St., Rochester, N.H., 603-964-4868, drakefarm.com 41 Market St, Portsmouth, N.H., 978-499-0600 www.portsmouthathenaeum.org 603-319-1578, www.soorye.com artstreamstudios.com • Drift Contemporary Art Gallery 603-436-7007 • New Hampshire Art • Portsmouth Museum • Somerby’s Landing • BUOY 7 Shapleigh Road, Kittery, Maine, • Kittery Art Association Gallery Associations Robert Lincoln of Fine Art Sculpture Park 2 Government St., Kittery, Maine, 207-438-0417, drift-gallery.com 8 Coleman Ave., Kittery Point, Levy Gallery One Harbour Place, Portsmouth, West end of the boardwalk next myspace.com/buoygallery • Emporium Framing Maine, 207-451-9384, 136 State St., Portsmouth, N.H., N.H., 603-436-0332, to the Black Cow Tap & Grill, • Bridge Gallery and Gallery www.kitteryartassociation.org nhartassociation.org/exhibitions www.portsmouthmfa.org Newburyport, Mass., 1R Water St., Newburyport, Mass., 261 Main St., South Berwick, • L.A. Frechette Gallery • NH Art Association Gallery • Powderhouse Gallery 978-768-3600, 978-462-2740, Maine, 207-384-5963, 29 Western Ave., Kennebunk, Maine, at the Sheafe Warehouse 276 York St., York, Maine, somerbyslandingsculpturepark.org bridgegallerynewburyport.com emporiumframing.com 207-967-2422. Prescott Park, March St. Portsmouth 207-351-2979 • Spirit of Newburyport Studio • Centennial Hall • Exeter Fine Crafts • Lamont Gallery • Newburyport Art Association • The Red Door Pottery Studio 36 Liberty St., Newburyport, 105 Post Road, North Hampton, 61 Water St., Exeter, N.H., Phillips Exeter Academy, 65 Water St., Newburyport, Mass., 44 Government St., Kittery, Maine, Mass., 978-465-8855, N.H., centennialhall.org 603-778-8282 11 Tan Lane, Exeter, N.H., 603- 978-465-8769, 207-439-5671, www.spiritofnewburyport.com • Chameleon • F-8 Photography Gallery 777-3461, www.exeter.edu www.newburyportart.org www.reddoorpottery.com • Stone Soup Artisans 18 Liberty St., Newburyport, 5 Spring Street, Kennebunkport, • Lepore Fine Arts • New Hampshire Art • River Current Studio 228 Main St., Saco, Maine, Mass., 978-463-7623, ME, 207-967-3227. 58 Merrimac St., Newburyport, Association’s Robert Lincoln 2 Mill Dam Road, York, Maine, 207-283-4715, www.chameleonarts.com • Firehouse Center for the Arts Mass., 978-462-1663, Levy Gallery 207-351-3262, rosalindfedeli.com/ www.stonesoupartisans.com • Children’s Museum Market Square, Newburyport, www.leporefinearts.com 136 State St., Portsmouth, N.H., studioandgallery.html • Strawbery Banke Museum of New Hampshire Mass., 978-46-7336, • Lucy’s Art Emporium 603-431-4230 • River Tree Arts 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, N.H., 6 Washington St., Dover, N.H., 742- www.firehouse.org 303 Central Ave., Dover, N.H., • Northlight Gallery 35 Western Ave., Kennebunk, 603-433-1100, 2002, www.childrens-museum.org • Galleries at www.lucysartemporium.com 33 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, Maine, 207-967-9120. www.strawberybanke.org • THE CLOWN One Washington Center • Maine Art Gallery Maine, 207-967-3320, • Rochester Public Library • Sweethaven Studio & Gallery 659 US Route 1, York, Maine, Dover, N.H., 603-749-3355, 14 Western Ave., Kennebunk, www.northlightgallerymaine.com 65 Main St., Rochester, N.H., 25 Inn St., Newburyport, Mass., the-clown.com, 207 351-3063. onewashingtoncenter.com Maine, 207-967-2803, • Ogunquit Museum 603-332-1428, www.rpl.lib.nh.us 978-465-7656,

York Independent | August 4 - 10, 2011 | Page 6 www.sweethavenstudio.com features drawings by Henry Strater boothproductions.com • Taylor’z Gallery through Oct. 31 at the Ogunquit • Firehouse Center for the Arts 1325 1st St., York, Maine, Museum of Art. Market Square, Newburyport, 207-363-0709 • FROM THE GARDEN TO THE Mass., 978-46-7336, firehouse.org • The Three Graces Gallery KITCHEN, an exhibition celebrating • Hackmatack Playhouse 105 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., Stonewall Kitchen’s 20th anniversary 538 School St., Route 9, in ARTS 603-436-1988, at the flagship store (a companion to Berwick, Maine, 207-698-1807, www.threegracesgallery.com the exhibit at George Marshall Store hackmatack.org • Valley Artisans Artists Gallery Gallery) features works using plant • Leddy Center for the 10 Goboro Road, Epsom, N.H., materials and reproductions of works Performing Arts 603-736-8200 by regional artists. 38C Ladd’s Lane, Epping, N.H., • Waldo Emeron Inn • GARDEN SHOW at Emporium 603-679-2781 Mainely Quilts Framing in South Berwick, Maine, • The Music Hall 108 Summer St., Kennebunk, ME, throughout the summer. 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, N.H., 207-985-4250 • GROUP SHOW with works on 603-436-2400, themusichall.org • Walsingham Gallery display at Three Graces Gallery in • NH Theatre Project 47 Merrimac St., Newburyport, Portsmouth in August. 959 Islington St, Portsmouth, N.H., Mass., 978-499-4411, • GROUP ART SHOW at Nahcotta 603-431-6644 www.thewalsinghamgallery.com in Portsmouth in August. • Ogunquit Playhouse • Worldly Goods • HENRY STRATER: The Draw- 10 Main St., Ogunquit, Maine, 37 Congress St., Portsmouth, N.H., ing Tradition, works on display at the 207-646-5511, ogunuitplayhouse.org 603-436-9311, Ogunquit Museum of American Art • The Players’ Ring www.worldlygoodsnh.com through Mon., Oct. 31. 105 Marcy St. Portsmouth, N.H., 070906 • Valerie’s Gallery • IN A NUTSHELL: THE playersring.org, 603-436-8123 26 State St., Newburyport, Mass., WORLDS OF MAURICE SEN- • Pontine Theatre 978-499-8444, DAK through Aug. 18 at the York 959 Islington St., Portsmouth, N.H. www.valeriesgalleries.com Public Library. 603-436-6660, www.pontine.org • York Art Association • JOANNE CAMPBELL watercol- • Portland Stage    U.S. 1 Alternate, York Harbor, ors on display at Powderhouse Gal- 25A Forest Ave., Portland, Maine, Maine, 207-363-4049, lery, 276 York St. in York, Maine, 207-774-0465, portlandstage.org www.yorkartassociation.com 207-351-2979. • Prescott Park Arts Festival   • York Public Library • PAINTINGS OF ITALY … AND 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, N.H., 15 Long Sands Road, York, Maine, MORE featuring works by Eliot, 603-436-2848, prescottpark.org  207-363-2818, york.lib.me.us Maine, artist Norma Machado, are • Rochester Opera House  Art events on display at the York Public Library 31 Wakefield St., Rochester, N.H.,  • PLEIN AIR THURSDAYS mem- through Aug. 25. 335-1192, rochesteroperahouse.com bers of the Kittery Art Association • PHOTOGRAGHS by York Art • Seacoast Repertory Theatre  (membership costs $25) create outdoor Association members Barry Tarr and 125 Bow St., Portsmouth, N.H.,  arts on Thursdays through Aug. 25, Suzie Goodwin are on display in the 603-433-4472, www.seacoastrep.org from 4 to 7 p.m. Go to www.kitteryar- Kennebunk Room at the York Public • SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN The tassociation.org for a schedule of loca- Library through August. Hackmatack Playhouse presents the  tions and details about the events. • PORTSMOUTH BLACKBOOK romantic comedy Wednesdays through • PORTLAND FIRST FRIDAY PROJECT through Aug., 7, One Saturdays, through Aug. 4, at 8 p.m.   ART WALK free, self-guided tours Harbour Place, Portsmouth, NH, Matinees are Aug. 4 & 11 at 2 p.m. To of local art galleries, art studios, 603-436-0332. A blackbook is a book purchase tickets call 207-698-1807 or      museums and alternative art venues many street artists keep. It is full of go to www.hackmatack.org.   

on the first Friday of every month sketches, graffiti tags, stickers, sten- • GYPSY through Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. on  from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 5. Sept. 2, cils and pieces. Free Admission. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 7, Nov. 4, and Dec. 2. • THE QUESTION OF DRAW- on Sundays at the City Theater, 205 ING, an exhibition featuring artists Main Street, Biddeford, Maine. Openings & artists receptions who push the parameters of what is • THE MUSIC MAN at Ogunquit • DAVID SOBEL works on display at acceptable as drawing, on display at Playhouse through Aug. 20. Eve- the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery Wed., the Ogunquit Museum of American ning show times are Tuesday through Aug. 3, through Fri., Aug. 26, with an Art through Sun., Aug. 21. Thursdays at 8 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; opening reception on Fri., Aug. 5. • QUILLING, a paper art by York Saturday at 8:30 p.m.; Sunday at 7 • JACK LEVINE works on display at resident Christine Adamson, will be p.m. Matinees are Wednesday through the Ogunquit Museum of American Art on display at the York Public Library, Thursday at 2:30 p.m.; Saturday at 3:30 Thurs., Aug. 4, through Mon., Oct. 31. 15 Long Sands Road in York, Maine, and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets can be during August and September. purchased at www.ogunquitplayhouse. Gallery exhibits • STREET A.K.A. MUSEUM Work org or by calling 800-982-2787. • A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN of international street artists will be • THE WIZARD OF OZ Prescott Multi-artist exhibit through Oct. 15 on display through Sept. 11 at the Park’s outdoor summer production at The Red Door Pottery Studio and Portsmouth Museum of Art, 1 Har- will run Thursdays through Sundays, Gallery Shop, 44 Government St., bour Place, Portsmouth. Admission through Aug. 21. Shows start at 7 p.m. Kittery, Maine. Call 207-439-5671 or is free. Outdoor tours cost $5. Gal- on Thursdays & Sundays and 8 p.m. visit www.reddoorpottery.com. lery hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 11 on Fridays & Saturdays. Matinee Sun., • ACROSS LANDSCAPES exhibit a.m.-5 p.m., Friday until 8 p.m. Call Aug. 7, at 1 p.m. Call 603-436-2848 on view at Haley Art Gallery in Kit- 436-0332. Self-guided tours and tours or go to www.prescottpark.org. There tery until Aug. 31, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.. guided by cell are also available. is no fixed admission but a $5-to-$10 Art depicting various landscapes • TOBY GORDON, JOANNE suggested donation. including the coast of Maine, New PORTALUPI, SHAWN PELECH, • ACTONE’S FESTIVAL 2011 England landscapes and views of JAN WALDRON will exhibit works shows will be performed at the West southern France and Italy. at the Kittery Art Association gallery End Studio Theatre, 959 Islington St., • THE BEST OF THE BEST works through Sun., Aug. 14. Portsmouth NH. Tickets cost $18 and in all media by members of the NH Art • TODD BONITA works on display $20. Visit www.actonenh.org or call Association on display at the associa- at the Kennedy Gallery in Portsmouth 300-2986. Shows include Southern tion’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in in August. Comforts on Thurs., Aug. 4, Fri., Aug. Portsmouth through Thurs., Aug. 26. • TRADITION AND EXCEL- 5, Sat., Aug. 6, and Sat., Aug. 27, at 2 • BIRD & FISH WOOD CARV- LENCE Highlights from the OMAA & 8 p.m. and Fri., Aug. 26, at 8 p.m.; INGS by York Harbor resident Bill Permanent Collection, are display Radio Silence-Death on the Air on Coite are on display in the display cases through Mon., Oct. 31, at the Ogun- Thurs., Aug. 11.; on the York Public Library’s main level. quit Museum of American Art. • CANNIBALS, KIDNAPPERS, • BUILDING AN AMERICAN • TRUE COLORS an exhibit of oil AND TARANTULAS, THE MODERNIST COLLECTION paintings by Norma Torti is on dis- STALKER, AND BEHIND THE featuring an exhibition of highlights play at Provident Bank, 321 Lafayette TREES from Aug. 5 through Aug. from OMAA’s Permanent Collection Road, Hampton, NH, through the end 14 at The Players’ Ring, 105 Marcy and the best of the best from their of August. St., Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-8123 world-class collection through Oct. on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 31 at the Ogunquit Museum of Art. THEATER Listings p.m. and on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. • CAPTURED IN FABRIC a show • Amesbury Playhouse • THE ROCKY HORROR PIC- of fabric art by Nancy Morgan will Dinner Theater TURE SHOW LIVE! will be per- run at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gal- 194 Main St. Amesbury, Mass., formed Aug. 5 through Aug. 27 at lery in Portsmouth, NH, through Fri., 978-388-9444 the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Aug. 26. There will be a gallery talk • Booth Theater Bow St., Portsmouth. Visit www. on Thurs., Aug. 11, at 6:30 to 8 p.m. 13 Beach St., Ogunquit, seacoastrep.org or call 433-4472. • THE DRAWING TRADITION Maine, 207-646-8142, 071263 Page 7 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent iActivnities for chilsidren and familiesd, woerkshops/, voolunteer oppourtunitiestsi, events to keep youd healthy aend more Find fairy houses at Ogunquit Playhouse See a show, tour a fairy village this weekend By Karen Plumley houses built by local artists, florists, tions and tips for those who wish to tecture, i.e. a motel, a castle or a beach [email protected] organizations, businesses and individ- build one on site: cottage. uals,” Farley said. The tours will be • Fairy houses are usually set in On Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, taking place on Saturday from 10 a.m. a location close to the ground. Be Fairy house weekend Aug. 7, the Ogunquit Playhouse will to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to sure they look so natural they are Ogunquit Playhouse has several host a whimsical weekend that will 2 p.m. almost hidden, blending in with their other creative activities on the sched- include several Children’s Theatre surroundings. ule for this fifth annual fairy house performances of Fairy Houses: The Build a fairy house • Use only natural materials. Try weekend. There will be face paint- Musical, based on the children’s book Anyone is welcome to build a fairy dry grasses, leaves, sticks, pebbles, ing, mural creations by Young Maine Fairy Houses by Portsmouth author house ahead of time and transport it shells, bark from a fallen tree, milk- Readers, a mystery nature walk and Tracy Kane. to the weekend event. According to weed pods, acorns, berries, gourds, a story walk designed by the York “This special production is put on Farley, to make transportation of a miniature pumpkins and pine cones. Parks & Recreation department. Fairy by children for children … and reveals delicate house easier, it is OK to use • Some of the above materials merchandise and refreshments will how nature inspires children’s imagi- hot wax, twine, nails and plywood (or will be available, but participants are be available for sale. Fairy Houses nations and captures their hearts,” said a similar base), but fairy houses must encouraged to bring their own or for- author Kane will be on hand over the Cheryl Farley, Ogunquit Playhouse appear natural, so none of these man- age in the woods surrounding the weekend to sign copies of her book. director of marketing and public made materials should be seen. Fairy Fairy House Village. Tickets for the musical production relations. houses made in advance should be • No glue, nails, or other such mate- cost $10, fairy house tour tickets cost On the Playhouse’s 27 acres, there dropped off the day before the event rials will be provided. $8, and combined tickets for the show will be an array of intricately fash- on Friday, Aug. 5, between 3 and 5 • Be careful not to use or disturb any and tour are $16. Free parking is avail- ioned fairy houses that guests of all p.m. A card with the builder’s name of nature’s materials that are still liv- able throughout the weekend on the ages can explore in a series of self- may be placed on the house. ing, especially flowers, ferns, mosses Playhouse grounds. guided Fairy House Village tours. Guests also will be able to construct and lichen, unless they are attached to Visit www.ogunquitplayhouse. “Visitors can walk the path through their very own fairy houses on the a rock or piece of bark. org. Tickets are available online or in the woods behind the Playhouse to grounds of Ogunquit Playhouse, and • A fairy house should be for a person through the box office or by Fairy houses. Courtesy photos. enjoy the dozens of beautiful fairy Playhouse staff has provided instruc- “fairy” but it can be any style of archi- calling 207-646-5511.

Children & Teens necessary. $7 adult, $4 children. a.m. Fairy house village tours will be on Fri., Aug. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to • American Independence • COCHECHO ARTS FESTIVAL held Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 11. The hike Museum TUESDAY CHILDREN’S SERIES Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starts in Newmarket and ends in Dur- One Governors Lane, Exeter, N.H., presents child-friendly events on six • FAMILY PARADE PARTY The ham. Children will enjoy games, wild- Russian dolls 603-772-2622, Tuesdays, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., in Cushing House Museum and Garden life, and a scavenger hunt. Pre-regis- Traditional Russian artist and www.independencemuseum.org Henry Law Park, 60 Washington St., will be having its 2nd annual family tration required. Call 603-778-0015 or • The Children’s Museum of NH Dover, NH. Bring blankets and folding parade party Sun., Aug. 7, from 1 to go to www.greatbay.org. lecturer Marina Forbes, will 6 Washington St., Dover, N.H., chairs. Shows: musician Marcus Gayle 3 p.m. Call 978-462-2681 or go to • CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL at offer a unique workshop on 603-742-2002, on Aug. 29. See www.cochechoartsfes- www.newburyhist.com. (A members Hampton Beach, NH, Mon., Aug. 15, the rich Russian folk tradition childrens-museum.org tival.org/schedule.aspx. In case of rain, only event.) through Fri., Aug. 19, featuring activi- of Matryoshka (wooden nest- • Portsmouth Public Library Children’s Series performances may be • WARDEN’S WATCH Great Bay ties, entertainment and competitions ed doll) painting at the Seabrook Library (101 Centennial moved inside to the Dover City Hall Discovery Center will be hosting a each day. See www.hamptonbeach.org. 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, N.H., St., Seabrook, NH) on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. 603-427-1540, Auditorium at 288 Central Ave. BayVenture focusing on the job of a www.cityofportsmouth.com/library/ • KIDS KONCERTS presented by Conservation Officer on Wed., Aug. Camps and is open to adults and families with children age 6 and • Sandy Point Discovery Center Somersworth Festival Association, 10, from 9:45 a.m. to noon for ages 7 • SUMMER CAMP The Children’s up. Participants will hear the story of the Matryoshka doll 89 Depot Rd., Stratham, N.H., free, each Wed. at 6 p.m. from July 13 to 11. Children will learn about the job Museum & Theatre of Maine will and will learn about her traditional Russian dress and cus- 603-778-0015, www.greatbay.org to Aug. 17, at the Somersworth High and will solve a “who done it” mys- offer a series of one-week summer toms. Traditional Russian painting techniques and floral • Seacoast Science Center School outdoor pavilion (11 Memorial tery. Pre-registration is required. Call camps for ages 4 to 8. Each week and berry designs are also introduced. The goal is to pro- 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye, N.H., Drive, Somersworth). Food is avail- 778-0015 or go to www.greatbay.org. there is a different themed camp and 603-436-8043, able for purchase. Schedule includes • TEDDY BEAR CLINIC The Chil- there is a healthy snack provided each duce a finished piece of Russian folk art on wood. Students seacoastsciencecenter.org Tricky Dick the Magician (Aug. 10) dren’s Museum of NH will hold the day. The themes vary from Animal can work on 7-piece, 5-piece, 3-piece or 1-piece matryosh- • Water Country and Wildlife Encounters (Aug. 17). annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Wed., Safari to Mad Scientists. The first ka sets. Throughout the workshop, students will be listening 2300 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, Call 603-692-5869 or see www.nhfes- Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Event camp is held Mon., June 27, to Fri., to traditional Russian music, and, during a brief break from 603-427-1112, watercountry.com tivals.org. will include a Teddy Tea Party where July 1, and the last camp is held Mon., the painting, there will be a demonstration of a few steps • York’s Wild Animal Kingdom • KIDS EN PLEIN AIR on Aug. 1, 8, health professionals will perform Aug 22, to Fri., Aug 26. The camps go Rt. 1, York Beach, Maine, 15, & 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. $50 per check-ups on the animals designed to from 9 a.m. to noon Mon-Fri. Regis- from a traditional Russian “matryoshka dance.” For more 207-363-4911, www.yorkzoo.com session. To register call 207-439-1290. help children who are anxious about tration is $160. Call 207-828-1234 or information or to pre-register, contact the Seabrook Library • MORNING ADVENTURE events • IT’S EASY BEING GREEN! The going to the doctor. Admission is $8. go to www.kitetails.org. at 603-474-2044 or Marina Forbes by phone at 603-332- at Museums of Old York (207-363- Great Bay Discovery Center will be Call 603-742-2002 or go to www. 2255 or by e-mail at [email protected]. 4974, www.oldyork.org) in York, having a BayVenture focusing on childrens-museum.org. MUSEUMS & TOURS Maine, offer children of various ages recycling on Wed., Aug. 3, or Fri., • WHOSE SHOES? Great Bay • American Independence Corner of Middle & Islington www.kporthistory.org three hours of fun and learning. Most Aug. 5, from 9:45 a.m. to noon for Discovery Center will be having a Museum streets, Portsmouth, 603-436-8420, • Isles of Shoals Steamship cost about $23 and run from 9 a.m. ages 7 to 11. Children will learn about read-aloud of the story Whose Shoe? One Governors Lane, Exeter, N.H., www.portsmouthhistory.org Company Cruises to noon; call or visit the website for the “green” features at the Discov- A Shoe for Every Job by Stephen 603-772-2622, • Fuller Gardens 315 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., details. Programs include “Lady’s ery Center and will make a recycled R. Swinburne on Thurs., Aug. 11, www.independencemuseum.org 10 Willow Ave., North Hampton, 800-441-4620 Life” on Thurs., Aug. 4; “First Set- T-shirt tote to bring home. Pre-regis- from 9:45 to 11 a.m. for ages 4 to 6. • The Brick Store Museum 603-964-5414, fullergardens.org • Jackson House tlers” on Tues., Aug. 9; “Trapped tration is required. Call 603-778-0015 The event will include outdoor play 117 Main St., Kennebunk, Maine, • Gundalow Project 76 Northwest St., Portsmouth, N.H. in Gaol” on Thurs., Aug. 11; “Cow or go to www.greatbay.org. and craft making. Pre-registration 207-985-4802, 60 Marcy St., Portsmouth, N.H., 603-436-3205, Craze” on Tues., Aug. 16; “Wonders • DO TURTLES SLEEP IN TREE- is required. Call 778-0015 or go to www.brickstoremuseum.org 603-433-9505, gundalow.org www.portsmouthhistory.org of Weaving” on Thurs., Aug. 18; “On TOPS? The Great Bay Discovery www.greatbay.org. • Counting House Museum • Hamilton House • John Paul Jones House the Home Front” on Tues., Aug. 23; Center will be having a read-aloud of • SUMMER CARNIVAL Thurs., Main and Liberty streets, South 40 Vaughan’s Lane, South Berwick, 43 Middle St, Portsmouth, N.H., “School Days” on Thurs., Aug. 25. the story Do Turtles Sleep in Treetops Aug. 11, through Sun., Aug. 14, at Berwick, Maine, Maine, 207-384-2454, 603-436-8420, • STORIES ON THE FARM PRO- by Laura Purdie Salas on Thurs., Aug. Holy Trinity Church parking lot, 404 207-384-0000, www.obhs.net www.historicnewengland.com www.portsmouthhistory.org GRAM at the NH Farm Museum, 4, from 9:45 to 11 a.m.. for ages 4 to High St. in Somersworth, NH. Hours • Cushing House Museum • Historic New England and • Kittery Historical and Route 125 on White Mountain Hwy, 6. The event will include outdoor play are 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Fri- and Garden Governor John Langdon House Naval Museum Milton, NH, 603-652-7840, www. and craft making. Pre-registration is day, noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 98 High St., Newburyport, Mass., 143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, N.H., 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine, farmmuseum.org, every Thursday required. Call 603-778-0015 or go to noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Event 978-462-2681, newburyhist.com 603-436-3205, 207-439-3080, morning at 10 a.m. through August. www.greatbay.org. includes entertainment and rides. See • Custom House www.portsmouthhistory.org www.kitterymuseum.com Event includes a farm story and relat- • FAIRY HOUSES: THE MUSICAL www.nhfestivals.org. Maritime Museum • The History Center • Moffatt-Ladd House & Gardens ed hands-on activity. This hour-long a Ogunquit Playhouse children’s pro- • SWEET TRAIL TREK The Great 25 Water St., Newburyport, Mass., of Kennebunkport 154 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., program is recommended for children duction., on Sat., Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. Bay Discovery Center will be hosting 978-462-8681, www.thechmm.org 125-135 North St., Kennebunkport, 603-436-8821, moffattladd.org ages 3 to 10 years. No reservations and noon and Sunday., Aug. 7, at 10 a BayVenture hiking the Sweet Trail • Discover Portsmouth Center Maine, 207-967-2751, • Museum of Lighthouse History York Independent | August 4 - 10, 2011 | Page 8 2190 Post Road, Wells, Maine, pitch tents, demonstrate training exercises, 207-646-0245 cook over campfires, and share songs, Sat., New Location 764 US Rt. 1 • Museums of Old York Aug. 20, and Sun., Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. York, Maine, 207-363-4974, to 5 p.m. Call 603-433-1100 or go to www. Illumination Night www.oldyork.org strawberybanke.org. On Saturday, Aug. 6, Ocean Park, • Nott House • CONSTITUTIONAL CONVERSA- Maine, community members light 8 Main St., Kennebunkport, Maine. TION The American Independence Muse- • Ogunquit Heritage Museum um will be holding a discussion about the their homes during the annual Festival 86 Obeds Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, United States Constitution with Richard of Lights and Illumination Night. At 6 207-646-0296, Hesse of Franklin Pierce College Wed., Sept. p.m. fun begins in the Square in front of I get my www.ogunquitheritagemuseum.org 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Folsom Tavern in Jakeman Hall with a strawberry short- • Ogunquit Museum of Exeter. Admission is free. Call 603-772-2622 cake festival and a concert by the Ocean Park Band until 7:30 p.m. At Supplies at Modern Art or go to www.independencemuseum.org. Ann-imals! 183 Shore Road, Ogunquit, Maine, • PRINCE HALL LECTURE The Sea- 8 p.m. it’s time for the annual “walk about” from street to street and 207-646-4909 coast African American Cultural Center will onto the beach. View the lighted cottages, experience the sights and • Perkins Cove Lobster Tours be having a lecture on the abolitionist and sounds, and chat with fellow strollers. At 9:15 p.m. the 20-member Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, most famous black in the Boston area dur- Dunlap Highland Band of pipers and drummers will perform in the 207-646-7413 ing the American Revolution on Sept. 17 at Square. The performance will begin after the light viewing. (Concert • Prescott Park 2 p.m. Call 603-430-6027 or go to saacc-nh. held in The Temple in the event of rain). Admission is free. Call 207- Marcy St., Porstmouth, N.H., org. (207) 351.2777 www.prescottpark.org 934-9068 or go to www.oceanpark.org. New Location: Directly across the street from Wild Willys, Route 1, York • Portsmouth Athenaeum Exhibits • KITTERY HISTORICAL AND ranging from yoga to natural history. Call Monday-Saturday 9:30-7pm Sunday 11-5pm 070322 9 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., • CITY OF THE OPEN DOOR: HARRY NAVAL MUSEUM in Kittery, Maine, 603-430-6272 or go to starisland.org. 603-431-2538, S. HARLOW The Discover Portsmouth features ship models, guns, shipyard and • USS ALBACORE in Portsmouth, NH, www.portsmouthathenaeum.org Center will be hosting an exhibit of 52 submarine memorabilia, and lighthouse is a historical vessel worth visiting. The • Portsmouth Harbour Trail panels featuring the doorways to signifi- artifacts. Open June to October 10 a.m. to park is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every www.pbhtrail.org, 603-431-2768 cant Portsmouth properties. The exhibit is 4 p.m. Call 207-439-3080. day from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. • Portsmouth Historical Society ongoing. Call 603-436-8420. • LEARNING IS AN ORNAMENT Admission is $5. Call 603-436-3680 or go www.portsmouthhistory.org • COUNTING HOUSE MUSEUM in EXHIBIT through Sept. 6 at the Brick to ussalbacore.org. • Portsmouth Public Library South Berwick, Maine, offers a perspec- Store Museum, 117 Main St. in Ken- • WARNER HOUSE Located in Ports- 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, N.H., tive on life along the seacoast. It is open nebunk, explores the development of Ken- mouth, the Warner House is the earliest 603-427-1540, July through September, Saturdays and nebunk’s schools from the earliest one- extant brick urban mansion in New Eng- cityofportsmouth.com/library/ Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Call room facilities to the robust district they land. The museum hours are Wednesday • Rundlet-May House 207-384-0000. comprise today. through Monday from noon to 4 p.m. and 364 Middle St., Portsmouth, N.H., • DOUBLE EXPOSURE: Historic and • THE LINEAGE OF EXPRESSION- the admissions price is $5. Call 603-436- 603-430-7531 Contemporary Images of the Wentworth- ISM The Ogunquit Museum of American 5909 or go to www.warnerhouse.org. • Saco Museum & Gardner House, is on display through Art will be having the “Aronson to Aron- • WELLS AUTO MUSEUM in Wells, the Dyer Library July 31 at 50 Mechanic St., Portsmouth, son: The Lineage of Expressionism” exhib- Maine, is a collection of more than 80 antique 371 Main St., Saco, Maine, NH, featuring the photography by Wallace it from Aug. 27 to Oct. 31. The exhibit fea- and classic cars. The museum is open 7 days 207-283-3861, Nutting, work from the MMA, and local tures art from David Aronson and his son. a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admissions www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org photographers Geneve Hoffman and Philip Call 207-646-4909. is $7 a person. Call 207-646-9064 or go to • Sayward-Wheeler House Case Cohen. Admission is $5 per person, • MARITIME PORTSMOUTH The www.wellsautomuseum.com. 79 Barrell Lane, York, Maine, $2 per child. Discover Portsmouth Center will be host- • WENTWORTH-COOLIDGE MAN- 603-436-3205 • FIRE ON THE WATER: Portsmouth’s ing an exhibition through Aug. 31. The SION in Portsmouth, NH, includes an art • Seacoast African American Kearsarge Sinks the Deadly Confederate exhibit will feature a collection of 200 gallery, historical interpretations, picnics, Cultural Center Raider Alabama, is on display at the Ports- paintings and artifacts. Call 603-436-8420. guided tours and scenic views. The man- 135 Daniel St., Portsmouth, N.H., mouth Athenaeum in Portsmouth through • MODEL SHIP EXHIBITION through sion is open through Sept. 1 and the Arts 071161 603-430-6027, saacc-nh.org Sat., Sept. 17. Call 603-431-2538 or go to Aug. 28 at the Custom House Maritime Gallery is open through Sept. 28. Call 603- • Seacoast Trolley Museum www.portsmouthathenaeum.org. Museum will feature clipper and merchant 436-6607. 195 Log Cabin Road, • “FITZ JOHN PORTER: Civil War Hero ship models. Call 978-462-8681 or go to • WENTWORTH-GARDNER AND Kennebunkport, Maine, 207-967- or Coward?,” an exhibit about the Civil War www.customhousemaritimemuseum.org TOBIA LEAR HOUSES in Portsmouth’s 2800, www.trolleymuseum.org soldier born in Portsmouth, is on display • MOFFATT-LADD HOUSE & GAR- historic South End are historical monu- • Star Island Corp. through Mon., Oct. 31, at the Strawbery DENS in Portsmouth, NH, is a national ments full of architecture and art and are 30 Middle St., Portsmouth, N.H., Banke Museum in the Rolland Gallery. The historic landmark. The house is furnished open through Oct. 16, Wednesday through 603-430-6372, www.starisland.org exhibit includes a music and lecture series, a as it was in 1763. Tours go for an hour and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is • Strawbery Banke Museum daily walking tour and more. are held Mon through Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5. Call 603-436-4406 or go to www.wen- 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, N.H., • GOVERNOR JOHN LANGDON and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. House and garden tworthgardnerandlear.org. 603-433-1100, strawberybanke.org HOUSE in Portsmouth, NH, is a national tours cost $6. Call 603-436-8221 or go to • WOODMAN INSTITUTE MUSEUM • USS Albacore historic landmark featuring a Georgian www.moffattladd.org. in Dover, NH, features natural, local, and 600 Market St. Portsmouth, N.H., mansion where John Langdon resided. • MUSEUM OF LIGHTHOUSE HIS- art history, including a 10-ft. polar bear 603-436-3680, ussalbacore.org Open Friday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 TORY in Rockland, Maine, is the larg- and dinosaur bones. The museum is open • Warner House p.m. Admission is $6. Call 603-436-3205. est lighthouse museum in the U.S. The Wednesday to Sunday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., 43 Middle Road, Portsmouth, N.H., • HAMILTON HOUSE in South Ber- museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday April to November. Admission is $6. Call 603-436-5909, warnerhouse.org wick, Maine, is a national historic landmark through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satur- 603-742-1038 or go to www.woodmanin- • Wells Auto Museum overlooking the Salmon Falls River. Open day through Sunday. Admission is $5. Call stiutuemuseum.org. Route 1, Wells, Maine, Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 207-594-3301 or go to www.lighthouse- • WORLD WARS The Museums of Old 207-646-9064 Admission is $8. Call 207-384-2454. foundation.org. York has an exhibit of uniforms and equip- • Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion • IMPRESSIONS OF A WORLD • THE NOTT HOUSE in Kennebunkport, ment used by American forces in the two State Historic Site TRAVELER The Brick Store Museum in Maine, is open for tours Thursday through world wars on display in the downstairs 375 Little Harbor Rd., Portsmouth, Kennebunk is hosting an exhibit of work Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. display case of the York Public Library. 603-436-6607, nhstateparks.org by Edith C. Barry. The exhibition will to 1 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. Admis- • Wentworth-Gardner/Tobias include photographs, souvenirs, costumes, sion is free. Call 207-967-2751 Tours Lear Houses and written word. Call 207-985-4802 or go • THE QUESTION OF DRAWING • CIVIL WAR PORTSMOUTH WALK- 50 Mechanic St., Portsmouth, to www.brickstoremuseum.org. exhibit will be at the Ogunquit Museum of ING TOUR with Dick Adams and Richard www.kporthistory.org 603-436-4406, • JACK LEVINE exhibit at Ogunquit American Art through Aug. 21. The exhibit Candee on Sat., Aug. 6. Call 603-431-2538 • Isles of Shoals Steamship www.wentworthgardnerandlear.org Museum of American Art will be held from features artists who push the parameters of ext. 2. Company Cruises • Woodman Institute Museum Aug. 4 to Oct. 31. Call 207-646-4909. what is acceptable as a drawing. Call 207- • GHOST HUNT WITH THE NEW 315 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., 182 Central St., Dover, • JACKSON HOUSE in Portsmouth, NH, 646-4909. ENGLAND GHOST PROJECT Ron 800-441-4620 603-742-1038, is the oldest surviving wood frame house • RUNDLET-MAY HOUSE in Ports- Kolek and others from the project will do • Jackson House woodmaninstitutemuseum.org in NH and Maine. Open June through mouth, NH, is open for tours on the first an investigation of a Portsmouth lighthouse 76 Northwest St., Portsmouth, N.H. Events October on the first Saturday of the month. and third Saturdays through Oct. 15. The on Saturdays, Aug. 13, and Sept. 10. See 603-436-3205, • 75 SUMMERS The Brick Store Museum Tours 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. Admission tours run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admis- portsmouthharborlighthouse.org. www.portsmouthhistory.org will be hosting its 75th anniversary celebra- $5. Call 603-436-3205. sion is $6. Call 603-436-3205. • SHIPBUILDING ODYSSEY The Brick • John Paul Jones House tion on Sat., Aug. 6, from 1 to 5 p.m. There • JOHN PAUL JONES HOUSE in • SAYWARD-WHEELER HOUSE in Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk, 43 Middle St, Portsmouth, N.H., will be four locations on Summer Street fea- Portsmouth, NH, features artifacts from York Harbor, Maine, is a historic house full Maine, will host a three-hour tour along the 603-436-8420, turing historic homes, stories, and vintage the Portsmouth Peace Treaty of 1905 and of 18th-century relics. Visiting hours are Kennebunk River on Sun., Aug. 14, from www.portsmouthhistory.org events. Enjoy games, activities, refreshments, from John Paul Jones, an American naval the second and fourth Saturdays through 12:30 to 5 p.m. The tour will start at the • Kittery Historical and and barn dancing. Call 207-985-4802 or go to hero. Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission museum and then will be a narrated trolley Naval Museum www.brickstoremuseum.org. Admission $6. Call 603-436-8420. is $5. Call 207-384-2454. excursion of the local shipbuilding sites. 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine, • CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT ON • KENNEBUNKPORT HISTORY • STAR ISLAND CORP. Star Island is the Afterward there will be refreshments. Reg- 207-439-3080, PUDDLE DOCK The Strawbery Banke CENTER in Kennebunkport, Maine, second-largest of the nine islands that make istration is $30 per person. Call 207-985- www.kitterymuseum.com Museum will be celebrating Fitz John Por- comprises five buildings featuring arti- up the Isles of Shoals. Star Island Corp. 4802 or go to www.brickstoremuseum.org. • Moffatt-Ladd House & Gardens ter’s birthday by sharing the experience of facts, memorabilia and presentations of the provides individual and family retreats • GHOSTLY WALK During Ogunquitfest 154 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H., the life of a Civil War soldier. The event events that shaped the town. Open Tuesday through September. Conferences are pre- on Oct. 22, the Ogunquit Heritage Museum 603-436-8821, moffattladd.org will include the New Hampshire 5th Regi- through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 207- sented throughout the summer on subjects in Ogunquit, Maine, will hold a ghost walk • Museum of Lighthouse History ment and the 2nd Vermont Artillery as they 967-2751. 070900 Page 9 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent INSIDE/OUTSIDE Movies by the water Flicks light up the seacoast nights By Bridgette Springer According to Ellen Foord, Prescott Park Fes- at dusk. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 603- [email protected] tival coordinator, the movie series is brand new 926-8718 for a complete schedule. this year. Travelling south into Massachusetts, visitors Indoor movies offer plenty of enjoyment when “We think it has the potential to be absolute- can enjoy the brick-lined village sidewalks and it comes to comfortable chairs and popcorn. But ly huge. There is nothing more nostalgic then water views of Newburyport where the water- what about getting back to the outdoor movie the feel of the drive-in movie, and we think the front park turns into an outdoor movie theater. experience? A few area towns offer alfresco fam- option to see a movie on a beautiful clear screen The town is offering its movie series on Wednes- ily-style movies. Sit back under the stars — and in Prescott Park along the river under the stars days in August, on the expansive manicured right by the water — for that drive-in experience. is great,” Foord said. As for the movie choic- waterfront lawn. Visitors can enjoy the backdrop Downtown Portsmouth has boutique-style es, “We polled the staff. It’s all family-friendly of the Merrimack River, according to Chamber storefronts, eateries, and river views of passing movies, and we will explore other ideas down of Commerce President Ann Ormond. The town The crowd watches movies in Newburyport. Courtesy boat traffic. If you continue your trek toward the road,” she said. There are plenty of food and started the movie series just last summer, and it photo. the waterfront past Strawberry Bank to Prescott snack options with seafood vendors on site and was very well-received according to Ormond. Ormand said she knows of some women who Park, you will stumble upon a stage where per- a concession stand with popcorn, hot dogs, pizza “Sometimes in life you have a magical are turning the evening into a girls’ night out and formers entertain with music and plays, including and cotton candy. moment and last year watching the young and dressing up in poodle skirts. For E.T., visitors The Wizard of Oz, throughout the season. Travel farther down the coast to Hampton old at the event was one of them. We had kids can bring blankets to cover their heads just like On Mondays, you can enjoy popular movies Beach. When the sun goes down on Monday in pajamas and even residents from our assisted- the loveable movie’s character, and for Finding on the inflatable large screen while visitors find evenings, visitors can cool off and enjoy the living community attend the shows,” Ormond Nemo, kids are encouraged to bring their stuffed the perfect spot in the expanse of grass and plant movies on the beach stage. On Monday, Aug. said. fish. Last year brought crowds of approximately their lawn chairs and blankets where the sound is 8, Toy Story 3 will be playing, and visitors can The movies are displayed on a 40-foot inflat- 500 people and Ormand thinks the number will crisp and the stars are bright. On Monday, Aug., bring their own blankets and chairs to sit on able movie screen with an HD blu-Ray projector be higher this year due to its popularity. “We are 8, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta will be while digging their toes in the sand. According to and a Bose professional sound system. All mov- looking forward to another great year of mov- on the big screen with Grease (1978). Run time is the Hampton Beach Chamber of Commerce, all ies start when the sun goes down. First up is a ies,” Ormand said. 110 minutes, and concession stands will be open the movies are appropriate for the entire family, Grease sing-along on Wednesday, Aug. 10. On As a reminder, visitors are asked not to bring for plenty of snacks. The park opens at 7 p.m., and the nearby boardwalk has many restaurants Wednesday, Aug. 17, E.T. – the Extra Terres- plastic tarps as they tend to ruin the grass, and to and movies start at dusk with a suggested dona- for snacks and picnic items. trial will be playing, and Wednesday, Aug. 24, be cognizant of their trash. There are trash and tion of $5 to $10. The movie series runs through The movies are screened right next to the will bring Finding Nemo. Wednesday, Aug. 31, recycling receptacles across the parks and the Monday, Aug. 29, and includes an Indiana Jones beach playground, so the kids can mingle will be the rain date. For the Grease showing, the sites are trying to be as green as they can. film, Monsters Inc. and Star Trek. For a complete between the two activities. The Monday night audience is encouraged to embrace the experi- movie, schedule visit www.prescottpark.org. movies run through Aug. 29, and all shows start ence and dress up for the occasion. led by costumed hosts and featuring is a self-guided walking tour through offering the Star Island Stopover tour, Calef Highway, Route 125, Lee, 603- stories about the ghosts of Ogunquit neighborhoods where Portsmouth’s which allows guests to explore the 868-3424. and surrounding area. The tour takes black residents lived, worked, prayed island for four hours. Call 603-431- • OLE PARSONAGE ANTIQUES about an hour. Call 207-646-2939. and celebrated. Call 603-431-2768 or 5500 or go to www.islesofshoals.com. 528 First NH Turnpike, Northwood, From family fun to • DOVER WALKING TOUR Take go to pbhtrail.org. • TIPTOE THROUGH THE 603-942-5749. outdoor adventure a guided stroll down Central Avenue • RISK & REWARD The Custom TOMBSTONES tours of Oak Hill • PARKER-FRENCH ANTIQUE with an experienced guide. Learn House Maritime Museum is hosting an Cemetery and the Old Hill Bury- CENTER 1182 Route 4, Northwood, Do you have a summer about the rise and fall of the textile exhibition through Oct. 30 that includes ing Ground in Newburyport, Mass., 603-942-8852, www.nhantiquealley. event on the horizon? Let industry in Dover and the origin of a free downtown walking tour and cov- are offered by Ghlee Woodworth for com us know about it. Send all some of the city’s buildings and land- ers the history of Newburyport. Call free. To schedule a tour, e-mail Tip- • PETER SAWYER ANTIQUES the information, as well as marks. $5 per person or $10 for fami- 978-462-8681 or go to www.custom- ToeThroughTheTombstones@yahoo. 17 Court St., Exeter, 603-772-5279, a way to contact you, to lies of three or more every Saturday housemaritimemuseum.org. com. www.petersawyerantiques.com. through Sept. 25, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • SARAH ORNE JEWETT WALK- • R. JORGENSEN ANTIQUES 502 [email protected]. Register online at dovernh.org ING TOUR in South, Berwick, Maine, Antiques Post Road, Wells, Maine, 207-646- • ICE CREAM & SUNSET TROL- features 17 buildings on and new Main Call for hours. 9444, www.rjorgensen.com. LEY RIDE The Seacoast Trolley Street related to the life of novelist, poet • ANTIQUES APPRAISAL DAY • R.S. BUTLER’S TRADING Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine, will and short-story writer Sarah Orne Jew- WITH SKINNER’S AUCTION COMPANY 102 First NH Turnpike, through Sun., Aug. 21, on the Sea be having a sunset trolley ride with ice ett, who was born in 1840. See www. HOUSE on Sat., Aug. 27, from 10 a.m. Northwood, 603-942-8210. Orchard St., Old Orchard Beach, Shell Stage, Hampton Beach, NH. cream on Wednesdays and Thursdays in southberwickmaine.org. to 3 p.m. at the NH Farm Museum, • SHOWCASE CONSIGNMENTS Maine, 207-934-2001, www.palace- Watch entertainers compete for cash July and August at 7 p.m. $5 per person. • SEGWAY TOURS See the sights Route 125 on White Mountain Hwy, 332 Dover Road, Chichester, 603- playland.com, beach-front amusement prizes. See www.hamptonbeach.org. Call 207-967-2712 or go to www.trol- via Segway. Seacoast Segway Tours, Milton, 603-652-7840, www.farmmu- 798-4199. park. • FIREWORKS on Wednesday leymuseum.org. Discover Portsmouth Center and the seum.org. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon • WISWALL HOUSE ANTIQUES • WATER COUNTRY 2300 Lafay- nights (with a rain date on Fridays) • INTOWN TROLLEY CO., John Paul Jones Carriage House, 603- rides, demonstrations of traditional 28 Wiswall Road, Durham, 603-659- ette Road, Portsmouth, NH, 603- and holidays at Hampton Beach. TOURS 33 Wildes District, Road, 828-5280, www.seacoastsegwaytours. crafts, blacksmithing, rock splitting, 5106, www.wiswallhouseantiques. 427-1111, www.watercountry.com. Shows start at 9:30 p.m. See www. Kennebunkport, Maine, 207-967- com, is offering tours of historic Ports- basket making, etc, living history farm- com. Open 10 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. daily hamptonbeach.org. 3686. Offers 45-minute daily sightsee- mouth through October. Two different house tours, corn roast, children’s activi- • YORK ANTIQUES GALLERY through Aug. 14; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ing tours every hour beginning at 10 one-hour tours and two different three- ties and more. $7 adults $4 children. 746 U.S. Highway 1, York, Maine, Aug. 15 through Aug. 28, and 10 a.m. Bike races/events a.m. $15 per adult, $6 children 3-17. hour tours are available. See website • ANTIQUE ENGINE SHOW The 207-363-5002, www.yorkantiquesgal- to 5 p.m. Aug. 29 through Sept. 5. • MAINE LIGHTHOUSE RIDE • KENNEBUNKPORT VILLAGE for pricing and information on book- Seacoast Trolley Museum will host lery.com • YORK’S WILD KINGDOM is a on Sat., Sept. 10, in South Portland, Historic Village Walking Tours in ing tours. an exhibit of antique stationary steam family-oriented zoo and amusement Maine. The only organized ride in the Kennebunkport, Maine, begin in July • SELF-GUIDED WALKING engines on Sat., Sept. 17, and Sun., Nature & Recreation park in York, Maine, that has 75 ani- world where you can see up to nine and go through August. They are on TOUR OF KENNEBUNKPORT Sept. 18. Call 207-967-2712 or go to Amusement parks mal exhibits, 18 rides for all ages, historic lighthouses in a single day. Tuesdays at 2 p.m. And Saturdays at VILLAGE Guide books and area www.trolleymuseum.org. • AQUABOGGAN WATER PARK and five food and ice cream stands. The ride features 25-, 40-, 62- and 11 a.m. From Labor Day until Colum- maps that offer in-depth descriptions • AUSTIN’S ANTIQUES 11 Dover 980 Portland Road, Saco, Maine, The animals vary from the African 100-mile options. Call 207-284-9260 bus Day the tours only run on Satur- and backgrounds of the historic build- Road, Chichester, 603-798-3116. 207-282-3112. For all ages, including Lion to the Patas Monkey, and the or go to www.easterntrail.org. days. Call 207-967-2751. ings are available for $4 at the Port of • BRENTWOOD ANTIQUES 106 high-speed water slides, a wave pool site includes mini golf and a haunted • PORTSMOUTH CRITERIUM • MUSIC HALL TOURS The recent- Call Gift Shop and the Pasco Exhibit Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls, 603- and mini-golf. house. Call 207-363-4911 or go to on Sun., Sept. 18, in downtown Ports- ly renovated Music Hall, 28 Chestnut Center or by calling 207-967-2751. 929-1441, www.thetrainshop.com. • CASINO CASCADE WATER www.yorkzoo.com. mouth, NH. LifeStyle Expo will be St., Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-2400, • STAR ISLAND WALKABOUT • COVEWAY ANTIQUE CENTER SLIDE D Street, Hampton Beach, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring www.themusichall.org, will hold tours The Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. will 1557 Route 4, Northwood, 603-942- NH, 603-926-4541. Speed slides, sla- Beach/waterfront events cycling demonstrations, health & fit- every other Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. be having the Star Island Walkabout 7500. loms and a splash pool, open 9 a.m. • HAMPTON BEACH CHIL- ness exhibits, sports and recreational Tickets cost $6 per person. Tour where guests have the option of • ELDRIDGE, FERN & FRIENDS to 9 p.m. daily from Memorial Day to DREN’S FESTIVAL Aug. 15-19 organizations, children’s activities, • OPEN HOUSE AT PORTS- a 30 minute guided walking tour of the Route 4, Northwood, 603-942-5602 Labor Day. at Hampton Beach, featuring music, bike safety and tunings, sponsor MOUTH HARBOR LIGHT- island. Guests will also have 45 min- • EVANS & WRIGHT ANTIQUES • FUNTOWN SPLASHTOWN balloons, dance, storytelling, puppetry booths, and entertainment. Register HOUSE every Sunday through Oct. 9 utes of leisure to explore the island. AT THE EAGLE 194 First NH Turn- U.S. Route 1, 774 Portland Road, and more. On Friday, there will be a online at portsmouthcrit.org. from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 per Call 603-431-5500 or go to www.isle- pike, Northwood, 603-942-5020. Saco, Maine, 207-284-5139, www. Giant Costume Parade. Admission • HARBOR ADVENTURES York person. No reservations needed. sofshoals.com. • KEEPERS ANTIQUES 114 Dover funtownsplashtownusa.com, family- is free. Call 603-926-8717 or go to Harbor, Maine, 207-363-8466, www. • PORTSMOUTH BLACK HERI- • STAR ISLAND STOPOVER The Road, Chichester, 603-798-3399. themed amusement and water park. www.hamptonbeach.org. harboradventures.com, offers moun- TAGE TRAIL in Portsmouth, NH, Isles of Shoals Steamship Co. will be • LEE CIRCLE ANTIQUES 38 • PALACE PLAYLAND 1 Old • HAMPTON BEACH TALENT COMPETITION on Fri., Aug. 19, tain bike and coastal bike tours.

York Independent | August 4 - 10, 2011 | Page 10 Beach, Maine, 207-934-2535. 866-984-9283 or see www.9thwave.net. rentals, guided tours, kayak fishing, and • NONANTUM RESORT 95 Ocean a new and used kayak sales and services. Fairs & festivals Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine, 207- • OGUNQUIT RIVER River Road, INSIDE/OUTSIDE • KITTERY FEST 2011 on Fri., Aug. 967-4050. Offers kayak rentals, lob- Ogunquit, Maine, 207-646-9611. 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Memo- ster boating tours, sailing tours, sport Kayak or canoe up the tidal river. rial Field in Kittery, Maine. $5 a per- fishing and more. • PLUM ISLAND KAYAK, 38R Mer- son or $15 a family. Includes games, • SAILING TRIPS 43 Ocean Ave- rimac St. in Newburyport, Mass., 978- Family events for this weekend water activities, music, face painting nue, Kennebunkport, Maine, 207- 462-5510, www.plumislandkayak.com, and tons of entertainment. The cook- 967-8809. Offers two-hour sailing offering daily tours of the lower Merri- Festivals & Fairs e-mail [email protected]. follow the yellow brick road out begins at 3 p.m. Some entertain- trips aboard a traditional gaff rigged mack River and kayak rentals. • The York Days festival • Also at the reserve, fami- to the magical land of Oz in ment includes Mad Science Show, DJ 55’ schooner. • PORTSMOUTH HARBOR CRU- is a weeklong celebration of lies can take part in the coastal a superb production of The The Dancing Machine, and the Jen • SEACOAST SAILING leaving SIES Ceres Street Dock, 64 Ceres Thayer Band from 6 to 7:30 p.m. from Wentworth by the Sea marina in St., Portsmouth, NH, 603-436-8084, community where families geology walk on Saturday, Wizard of Oz, at Arundel Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post • ILLUMINATION NIGHT IN Newcastle, NH, to locations along the www.portsmouthharbor.com, offers will find several events for OCEAN PARK on Sat., Aug. 6, New England coastline including Isles cruises of the harbor, Isles of Shoals kids and adults alike. On Fri- Discover how the geology of Road, Arundel. The final per- Ocean Park, Maine, community mem- of Shoals, York Nubble Lighthouse, and the inland river with discussion of day, Aug. 5, at noon, join the the Maine shoreline transforms formances are this weekend bers light their homes during the 21st Portsmouth Harbor and the Piscataqua local nature and history. folks at the York Senior Cen- over time. Walk approximate- on Friday, Aug. 5 and Satur- annual Festival of Light. Band concert River. See seacoastsailing.com. • PORTSMOUTH KAYAK ADVEN- and strawberry shortcake are featured. • SMITH & GILMORE DEEP TURES 185 Wentworth Road, Ports- ter (36 Main St., York) for ly 1¾-miles through different day, Aug. 6, from 8-10 p.m. habitats, including the beach at Cost is $35 per ticket. Call Call 207-934-9068. or go to www. SEA FISHING State Pier in Hamp- mouth, NH, 603-559-1000. Offers tours, the Masonic Lodge Lob- oceanpark.org. ton Beach, NH, 603-926-3503, offers classes, and rentals. ster Bake, and see all the low tide, to reveal the history 207-985-5552. • CAPRICCIO Mon., Sept. 5, deep sea fishing charters. • SEACOAST KAYAK 210 Ocean action at 5 p.m. when the of the changing land. Cost for through Sat., Sept. 17, in Ogunquit, Blvd., Seabrook, NH, 603-474-1025. Lions Club hosts its auction this ecological stroll is $5 for Books galore! Maine. Capriccio is a town-wide fes- Golf courses Offers kayak rentals. members and $7 for nonmem- tival of art, music, poetry, ballet, live • APPLE HILL GOLF CLUB • SACO BOUND Main Street, Route at York Beach Ball Field. On • Bring your little ones in bers. Call to learn more. theater, concerts, design at various Route 107, East Kingston, NH, 603- 302, Center Conway, NH, 603-447- Saturday, Aug. 6, check out for a preschool story hour venues and architectural tours and 642-4414, applehillgolf.com. 2177. Offers canoe and kayak trips. • The Herrmann family, the ever-popular York Days at York Public Library, 15 includes the Festival of Kites on Sat., • BREAKFAST HILL GOLF breeders and trainers of the Craft Fair, taking place both Long Sands Road, on Friday, Sept. 10.. Call 207-646-2261 or see CLUB 339 Breakfast Hill Road, Mini-golf famed Lipizzan horse for days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 5, at 10:30 a.m. Join www.visitogunquit.org. Greenland, NH, 603-436-5001, • BUC’S LAGOON 59 Ocean Blvd., over three hundred years, • HAMPTON BEACH SEAFOOD www.breakfasthill.com. Hampton, NH, 603-926-0888. At 7 p.m. on Sunday eve- library staff for stories, songs, demonstrate the highest lev- FESTIVAL & SIDEWALK SALE • CAPE NEDDICK COUNTRY • CAPTAIN’S COVE US Route 1, ning, the Air Force Band finger plays and crafts. This els of horsemanship in three on Fri., Sept. 9, in Hampton Beach, CLUB 650 Shore Road, Ogun- Hampton, NH, 603-926-5011, small- of Liberty will perform at program is appropriate for NH, is New England’s largest seaside quit, Maine, 207-361-2011, www. golf.com. horse shows at Historic New Sohier Park (Sohier Park children ages 3 to 5. festival. More than 50 restaurants join capeneddickgolf.com. • CASINO MINI-GOLF 169 Ocean England’s Hamilton House, Road, York), and promptly at • Visit Wells Junior High together, offering an extensive menu • DUNEGRASS COUNTRY Blvd., Hampton, NH, 603-929-4653. 40 Vaughan’s Lane, South of seafood delicacies. Admission is CLUB 200 Wild Dunes Way, Old • MOUNTAIN VIEW GOLF 9 p.m., guests can enjoy the School gymnasium (1470 Berwick, on Sunday, Aug. 7, $5 (bring money for food) and all pro- Orchard Beach, Maine, 207-934- RANGE 1569 Main St., Sanford, fireworks at the beach that Post Road, Wells) for the from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The stal- ceeds go to the Hampton Rotary. Call 4513. Maine 207-324-0436, www.mounta- mark the end of the festival. Annual Friends of the Wells 603-926-8717 or go to www.hamp- • EXETER COUNTRY CLUB 55 inviewgolfrange.com. lions of the Herrmann line Public Library Book Sale tonbeachseafoodfestival.com. Jade Hill Road, Exeter, NH, 603- • PIRATE’S COVE 70 First St., Old are among the last horses on Saturday, Aug. 6. Hours 772-4752. Orchard Beach, Maine, 207-934-5086. Animals & nature capable of executing the “airs Fishing/sailing • THE LEDGES GOLD CLUB • PLAY ON FUN CENTER 506 of the book sale for the gen- • Children who love marine above the ground” maneu- • DOWNEAST MAINE SHARK One Ledges Drive, York, Maine, Route 1, Kittery, Maine, 207-439-7529. eral public are from 10 a.m. life will enjoy the Tide- vers. Tickets cost from $8-15 TOURNAMENT on Friday, Aug. 26, 207-351-3000, www.ledgesgolf. • PUTT-A-ROUND MINIATURE to 2 p.m. with early admis- and Saturday, Aug. 27, at the mouth of com. GOLF & RAILROAD Route 1, pool Tales program at Wells apiece and can be purchased sion at 9:30 a.m. for Friends Saco River, Saco, Maine. Fifty percent • THE LINKS AT OUTLOOK North Hampton, NH, 603-964-8939. Reserve at Laudholm Farm in advance at www.historic- of the Library only. You can of the proceeds from the event are GOLF COURSE 310 Portland St., • RANGEWAY GOLF 167 Elm (342 Laudholm Farm Road, newengland.org. Bring your become a Friend at the Wells donated to the United Way of York South Berwick, Maine, 207-384- St., Salisbury, Mass., 978-462-8534, Wells) on Friday, Aug. 5, own seating. Snacks and County. See www.mainesharktourna- 4653, outlookgolf.com. www.rangewaygolf.com. Public Library, or on the day from 9 a.m. to noon. Spend a souvenirs will be available. ment.com. • MERRILAND FARM 545 Coes • SAGAMORE GOLF CENTER of the sale at the door. Most morning wading through the E-mail Peggy Wishart at • AL GAURON DEEP SEA FISH- Hill Road, Wells, Maine, 207-646- 22 North Road, North Hampton, NH, book prices range from $0.50 ING State Pier at the Bride, Hampton 0508. 603-964-8393, sagamoregolf.com shallow tidepools of Laud- pwishart@historicneweng- to $5. Also available are col- Beach, NH, 603-926-2469, www. • NIPPO LAKE GOLF COURSE • SCHOONER MINIATURE GOLF holm Beach, while searching land.org to learn more. lectors’ books, DVD’s, videos algauron.com, offering fishing trips, 550 Province Road, Barrington, NH, 58 Ocean Road, Saco, Maine, 207-284- for crabs, snails, seaweed whale watching, fireworks cruise, 603-664-2030. 6174, www.schoonerminigolf.net. and more. Cost is $20 for and CD’s. Contact Lorraine pirate cruises, night fishing and more. • NONESUCH RIVER GOLF • WONDER MOUNTAIN FUN members and $26 for non- See a show Canterbury at 207-646-8181 • THE BUNNY CLARK, leaving the CLUB 304 Gorham Road, Scar- PARK 270 Post Road, Moody, members. Pre-registration is • Grab your ruby red slip- ext. 206 for more informa- town dock at Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, bourgh, Maine, 207-883-0007, Maine, 207-646-9655, www.maine- required and space is limited. pers as Dorothy, Toto and tion, or e-mail lcanterbury@ Maine, 207-646-2214, offers deep sea www.nonesuchgolf.com. family-amusements.com. their friends, scarecrow, tin wellstown.org. fishing. • PEASE GOLF COURSE 200 For more information, call Runs/walks man and the cowardly lion • CAPTAIN EDWARD CASAZZA Grafton Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 207-646-1555 ext. 142, or at 63 Merrimac St., Amesbury, Mass., 603-433-1331. • PORTSMOUTH ROTARY 508-451-0431, www.coastaldiscover- • PORTSMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB THUNDER CHICKEN 5K Campgrounds greatbaycamping.com. coin-op hot showers, dumping station, ies.com, offers sailing cruises. CLUB 80 Country Club Lane, on Thurs., Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. in Ports- • ANGLE POND GROVE CAMP- • THE GREEN GATE 185 Court firewood. Nearby beaches, golfing, • CAPTAIN’S FISHING PARTIES Greenland, NH, 603-436-0701, mouth, NH. See www.portsmouth- GROUND 9 Pillsbury Road, San- St., Exeter, NH, 603-772-2100, www. deep sea fishing, whale watching, at 10 82nd St., Plum Island Port, New- www.portsmouthcc.net. rotary.org. down, NH, 603-887-4434, www. ucampnh.com/greengate. Just a tours. buryport, Mass., 800-427-1333, www. • SABLE OAKS GOLF CLUB • BABY RACHEL’S LEGAGY ucampnh.com/AnglePondGrove. short ride from Hampton Beach. Open • SANBORN SHORE ACRES 121 captainsfishing.com, offering public 505 Country Club Drive, S. Port- WALK/RUN Sat., Aug. 6, at 9:30 • BARRINGTON SHORES through Sept. 15. Main Street, Hampstead, NH, 603- dinner cruises, full- and partial-day land, Maine, 207-775-6257, www. a.m. with a kids fun run at 10:30 CAMPGROUND 70 Hall Road, • HEMLOCK GROVE CAMP- 329-5247, sanbornshoreacres.com. fishing trips and whale-watching. sableoaks.com. a.m. Registration costs $20 for Barrington, NH, 603-664-9333, bar- GROUND 1299 Portland Road, Ken- • SHEL-AL CAMPGROUND • CLIPPER FLEET at Bridge Mari- • SAGAMORE GOLF CENTER adults, $10 for children. See www. ringtonshores.com. nebunkport, Maine, 207-985-0398. 32 115 Lafayette Road, Route 1, North na, 177 Bridge Road in Salisbury, 22 North Road, North Hampton, babyrachelslegacy.com. • COUNTRY SHORE CAMPING acres of campgrounds, 75 sites, office, Hampton, NH, 603-964-5730, www. Mass., 978-465-7495, www.clip- NH, 603-964-8393, sagamoregolf. • HIGH STREET MILE at Atkin- AREA Route 125, Kingston, NH, store, rec hall, laundry room and bath- shel-al.com, is open through Sept. 15. perfleet.com, offers deep sea fishing com. son Common, 1 Storey Ave. in New- 603-642-5072, www.ucampnh.com/ house. • TIDEWATER CAMPGROUND and charter boats. • SUNNINGDALE GOLF CLUB buryport, Mass., on Sun., Aug. 7, at countryshore/. • HOMESTEAD BY THE RIVER 160 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH, • EASTMAN’S FISHING & 301 Green St., Somersworth, NH, 9:30 a.m. Registration costs $15. • DIXON’S COASTAL MAINE FAMILY CAMPGROUND 610 603-926-5474, www.ucampnh.com/ WHALE WATCHING just south of 603-742-8056. See highstreetmile.com. CAMPGROUND on U.S. Route 1, New County Road, Biddeford, Maine, tidewater. Hampton Bridge, offers full- and half- • LAMPREY HEALTH CARE Cape Neddick, Maine, 207-363-3626, 207-282-6445. Offers swimming, • TUXBURY POND 88 Whitehall day fishing trips and whale-watching. Kayaking/canoeing ANNUAL 5K ROAD RACE on www.dixonscampground.com, is fishing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing Road, South Hampton, NH, 603-394- Call 603047403461 or www.eastman- • COASTAL MAINE KAYAK 8 Sat., Aug. 13, at 8:30 a.m. in New- open through Sept. 17. down the river. 7660, www.tuxburypond.com. Open sdocks.com. Western Avenue, Kennebunk, Maine, market, NH. See www.lamprey- • EMERSON’S CAMPING AREA • MILL BROOK 99 Route 125, through October. • LOBSTERING TRIPS York Har- 207-967-6065. Offers lake and sea health.org. 24 Amy Lane, Hampstead, NH, 603- Kingston, NH, 603-642-7112, www. • WAKEDA CAMPGROUND bor, Maine, 207-363-3234. Cruise kayak, rentals and tours. • PORTLAND HALF MARA- 329-6938. Open May 15 through Oct. millbrookrvpark.com. Route 88 in Hampton Falls, NH, 603- from York Harbor into the Gulf of • GONE WITH THE WIND Yates THON on Sun., Aug. 14, at 8 a.m. 13. • POWDER HORN FAMILY 772-5274, www.wakedacampground. Maine, where several lobster traps Street, Biddeford, Maine, 207-283- in Freeport, Maine. See www.port- • EXETER ELMS 190 Court St. CAMPING RESORT 48 Cascade com. will be hauled aboard. See and learn 8446. Offers kayak trips and rentals landhalf.com. (Route 108), Exeter, NH, 603-778- Road, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, • WELLINGTON Newmarket, NH, about lobsters and lobstering. The trip and windsurfing. • FREEPORT HALF MARA- 7631, www.exeterelms.com, is open 207-934-4733. 65 acres of camp- 603-659-5065. takes a little over an hour. • HARBOR ADVENUTRES York THON on Sun., Aug. 14, at 7:30 through Oct. 15. grounds, complete with 4 swimming • WHISPERING PINES CAMP- • KENNEBUNKPORT MARINA 67 Harbor, Maine, 207-363-8466, www. a.m. in Portland, Maine. Features a • FERNDALE ACRES 130 Wednes- pools, 2 jacuzzis and an 18-hole min- GROUND 8 Wenmark Road, New- Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine, harboradvventures.com, offers sea marathon, half marathon, 5K, and day Hill Road, Lee, NH, 603-659- iature golf course. ton, NH, 603-382-6406, whispering- 207-967-3411. Offers rentals for power kayak and bike tours along the southern fun race. Go to www.usrahm.com. 5082, ferndaleacres.com. • SALTY ACRES CAMPGROUND pinescamp.com. boats, canoes, kayaks, and more. coast of Maine and the coast of NH. • SAUNDERS AT RYE HARBOR • GREAT BAY CAMPING Route 277 Mills Road, Kennebunkport, • WILD ACRES FAMILY CAMP- • NINTH WAVE SAILING CHAR- • KAYAK EXCURSIONS Western 10K on Thurs., Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. at 108, Newfields, NH, 603-778-0226, Maine, 207-967-2483. Features pool, ING 179 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard, TERS sailing from the west end of Avenue, Kennebunk, Maine, 888-925- Harbor Road in Rye, NH. See saun- Newburyport, Mass., boardwalk. Call 7496. Offers paddleboard and kayak dersatryeharbor10k.com. Page 11 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent POP CULTURE: BOOKS BOOK LISTINGS 603-926-3368, Swerve: How the World Became Mod- • LOOKING BACKWARD: Bookstores www.hampton.lib.nh.us ern, about the Renaissance, on Tues., SEARCHING FOR RYE IN • Barnes & Noble • Newburyport Public Library Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at The Music Hall 1911 presented by Alex Herlihy Fox Run Crossing, 45 Gosling 94 State St., Newburyport, Mass., Loft in Portsmouth. Tickets cost $45 with stories and historical photos of It’s officially summer and time Road, Newington, 603-422-7733 978-465-4428, and include a reserved seat, book and Rye a century ago, on Thurs., Aug. for the beach read or one of its • The Book Rack www.newburyportpl.org bar beverage. 25, at 7 p.m. at Rye Public Library, many variants, depending on 52 State St., Newburyport, Mass., • New Castle Library • CHRIS BOHJALIAN will talk 581 Washington Road, Rye, 603- where you like to hang out. Here’s 301 Wentworth Road, New Castle, about his latest novel on Thurs., 964-8401, www.ryepubliclibrary. 978-462-8615, one for reading by the river or on hugobookstores.com NH, 603-431-6773 Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at The Music Hall org, as part of the continuing Rye • Colophon Bookshop • Portsmouth Public Library Loft in Portsmouth. Library Centennial series celebrat- the porch of your lakeside cabin. 101B Water St., Exeter, NH, 175 Parrott Ave., Portsmouth, NH, • CHUCK PALAHNIUK will ing the construction of the library Judging by his new book, I www.colophonbooks.com, 603-427-1540, take the stage with a tale of adoles- in 1911. Never Met an Idiot on the Riv- 603-772-8443 cityofportsmouth.com/library/ cence, Damned, on Thurs., Nov. 3, • TEDDY ROOSEVELT’S er, Henry Winkler (forever NOBEL PRIZE: NH AND THE • Crackskull’s Coffee and Books • Rice Public Library at 7:30 p.m. at The Music Hall in known for playing The Fonz) is a 86 Main St. Newmarket, NH, 8 Wentworth St., Kittery, Maine, Portsmouth. Tickets cost $17. Pur- PORTSMOUTH PEACE TREA- 603-659-8181, crackskulls.com 207-439-1553, www.rice.lib.me.us chase a book voucher for a signed TY presented by Charles B. Doleac low-key, humble man who only • Drake Farm Books • Rye Public Library copy ahead of time at RiverRun on Mon., Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. at Wen- wants to sit with life’s simple 148 Lafayette Road, 581 Washington Road, Rye, NH, Bookstore or The Music Hall and tworth by the Sea, 588 Wentworth joys. He also grew up with dyslexia and parents who derided North Hampton, NH, 603-964-8401, save 10 percent off retail price, Road, New Castle, NH. Visit www. everything he did. Maybe these two things go together, I don’t 603-964-4868, drakefarm.com www.ryepubliclibrary.org or buy an unsigned copy ahead nhhc.org. know, but the pleasure he takes in fishing and in being a con- • Jabberwocky Bookshop • Saco Museum & the Dyer of time for a 10 percent discount 50 Water St., Newburyport, Mass., Library when you show your ticket to the Poetry tinual student of fishing and life is evident on every page. It’s 978-465-9359, 371 Main St., Saco, Maine, show at the bookstore counter. • NH POET LAUREATE WAL- a way of being in the moment, being at peace with your sur- jabberwockybookshop.com 207-283-3861, TER BUTTS will read from his roundings, not overthinking — these are things you need to • J & J Hanrahan www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org Lectures and discussions new collection, Radio Time, on do to be a good fisherman, and coincidentally they are things 120 Salt Marsh Circle, Wells, • Seabrook Library • THE OLD MAN OF THE Wed., Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. at Water you can do to keep life from getting you down. There’s noth- 25 Liberty Lane, Seabrook, NH, MOUNTAIN: SUBSTANCE Street Bookstore in Exeter. 207-646-1811, jandjhanrahan.com ing complicated in this book, nothing new or groundbreaking; • River Run Books 603-474-2044, www.sealib.org AND SYMBOL presented by 20 Congress St., Portsmouth, NH Author events Maggie Stier with images of paint- Other there’s just pictures Winkler has taken of his favorite fishing 603-431-2100, • SEN. SCOTT BROWN will ings, literary passages, souvenirs, • SAACC BOOK CLUB meets spots, and musings he has had on life, parenting, and fishing riverrunbookstore.com sign copies of his book Against All and film clips of interviews, con- on certain Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at (he practices catch-and-release), on being imperfect (he’s not • A Thousand Words Odds on Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Jab- cluding with a discussion of efforts the Seacoast African American that great a fisherman, he says), on gratitude, on nature. The Cultural Center at the Discover 65 Water St., Exeter, 603-778-1991 berwocky Bookshop in Newbury- to memorialize the state symbol, Montana landscape is in his soul, he says; when he’s away too • Used Book Superstore port, Mass. on Thurs., Aug. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Portsmouth Center, 10 Middle St., 1201 Broadway, Saugus, Mass., • KELLY O’CONNOR MCNEES Seabrook Library, 25 Liberty Lane, Portsmouth. See saacc-nh.org. long he itches to get back. If there’s anything in you that loves 781-231-5100, will talk about her book The Lost Seabrook, NH. • GIANT BOOK SALE at the a river bank, you’ll appreciate what he has to say, simple as it www.usedbooksuperstore.com Summer of Louisa May Alcott on • FRENCH-CANADIAN MUSIC Dyer Library in Saco, Maine, from is. No fishing experience necessary. —Lisa Parsons • Weiser Antiquarian Books Mon., Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. at Water AND ITS CROSS-CULTURES July 30 through Aug. 8 during reg- Cape Neddick, Maine, Street Bookstore in Exeter, N.H., presented by Lucie Therrien on ular library hours. Call 207-283- shire’s seacoast. This retreat is open and financial aid is available 207-363-7253, call for appointment and Tues., Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. at The Wed., Aug. 24, at 1 p.m. at the 3861 or go to www.dyerlibrarysa- headed by poet/singer/songwriter from Star Island: starisland.org/ Book Rack, 52 State St., Newbury- Wentworth Home, 795 Central comuseum.org. Deirdre Randall and is open to all conferences/financial-aid. To reg- Libraries port, Mass. Ave., Dover, NH. For info, call • WRITERS-IN-THE-ROUND who wish to join and improve their ister or get more info, visit www. • Lane Memorial Library • STEPHEN GREENBLATT will 603-742-7406. Visit www.nhhc. creative retreat takes place Sept. writing talent. Songwriter Bob witrhome.org. 2 Academy Ave., Hampton, NH, talk about his nonfiction book, The org. 8-11 on Star Island off New Hamp- Franke and poet Jon Perrault will be instructors. Registration is now 2011 HAMPTON BEACH TALENT COMPETITION Come watch talented entertainers compete for cash prizes. Fri., Sat. & Sun. August 26, 27 & 28, 7 pm On theTemporary Stage Entry info: www.hamptonbeach.org 070947

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Page 13 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent FOOD FOOD Warren’s Restaurant keeps it simple Tradition and a love for lobster keep Kittery restaurant serving for 70 years By Craig Robert Brown Dig into the main course with Warren’s Famous quarter- [email protected] pound lobster roll (¼ pound of lobster meat with mayonnaise on a buttered and grilled New England hot dog roll with green Since 1940, Warren’s Restaurant has served the seacoast of leaf lettuce, $14.99) or the lobster BLT (¼ pound of lobster Maine and New Hampshire traditional seafood at reasonable meat on a bulky roll with bacon, lettuce and tomatoes, $15.99). prices. The restaurant is on the north side of the recently closed There is also the mahi-mahi sandwich (a boneless filet dredged Memorial Bridge, the link between Portsmouth, N.H., and Kit- in oil with homemade Cajun spices grilled on an open fire grill tery, Maine, but this won’t stop the faithful from making the and served on a toasted bulkie roll with lettuce, tomatoes and pilgrimage to the family restaurant. onion, $7.99) and the fried haddock sandwich (lightly fried The original Warren’s was a six-stool walk-up clam stand haddock served on a toasted bulky roll with lettuce, tomatoes, owned and operated for the first 15 years by Warren Wurm. red onions and a homemade tartar sauce, $7.99). The restaurant changed hands a number of times before it was Fried luncheon entrees include Maine seafood classics. bought, in part, by Scott Cunningham in 1984. Cunningham, Choices are: fresh oysters ($12.99), fantail shrimp ($12.99), now the president and CEO of Warren’s, went into the busi- North Atlantic calamari ($11.99), baby shrimp ($11.99), fresh ness with partner Dave Mickee before he bought Mickee out sea scallops ($14.99), fresh native clams ($15.99), fresh clam A Kittery landmark. Craig Robert Brown photo. in 2006. strips ($11.99), coconut breaded shrimp ($12.99) and haddock is the fresh, traditional, rarely changing menu, with a selection The restaurant seats approximately 250 people with addi- ($10.99). of lunch options still available for dinner. tional deck seating that can accommodate an additional 50 to Warren’s haddock is served in variety of ways. The lem- “The food we sell is something everyone relates to,” Cun- 75 diners. on pepper haddock (fried with lemon and pepper breading, ningham said. He also said that great service and kitchen staff The restaurant has expanded significantly but has seen its $11.99) is a specialty. The Cape Anne (fresh haddock filet, brings customers back. Warren’s depends on both visitors and fair share of hard times as well. Cunningham said that in the split and filled with a homemade crabmeat stuffing, baked and locals. In a market with constantly changing trends in food and restaurant’s 71-year history there have been a lot of up-and- topped with Newburg sauce, $13.99) and the crab crusted had- restaurants, it is difficult to stay current while remaining true to down cycles. A few years ago, Cunningham remembered, an dock (haddock filet baked in a crabmeat crust, $13.99) are top what the restaurant has always been. increase in lobster prices and shortage of lobster was a storm choices. Keep it classic with the schrod style (haddock filet “The seacoast has probably the largest amount of restau- the restaurant had to weather. baked with cracker crumbs, $12.99) or the haddock and chips rants per capita, and very good restaurants. We’re basically the “It was a supply-and-demand issue,” Cunningham said. (haddock filet fried in beer batter served with french fries and grandfather of the area.” Warren’s sources it’s lobster locally and, as Cunningham tartar sauce, $12.99). Other fish selections include an Oscar- Cunningham said that when it comes to changes in people’s noted, the shortage came after a lobster glut the previous year. style salmon (broiled filet topped with shrimp, asparagus and a taste, the pendulum swings both ways. He said that years ago the During that time lobster was plentiful and easy to come across. bearnaise sauce, $15.99) or a blackened mahi-mahi (cooked on restaurant removed fry stations to make room for new sautee sta- The pound that Warren’s draws from went into the winter — a an open-flame grill until blackened and prepared with home- tions; it was a popular choice among customers and a healthy time when Maine lobstermen do not work — without restock- made Cajun spices, $14.99). alternative. Then, as the popularity of fried seafood returned, one ing. By the end of the spring there was a shortage of lobsters for For dinner the menu offers Maine’s favorite entree, the lob- of the sautee stations was removed to bring back a fry station. the summer season. A new state law went into effect that year ster. And Warren’s loves lobster. “People are not about to give up on the basic items they know requiring small lobsters be left to grow and lobsters over four All lobster is market priced and includes whole lobsters (sold and love,” Cunningham said. But he does know how impor- pounds were to remain untouched and used as breeders. in 1/4 pound increments starting at one pound, boiled or baked tant fresh and healthy ingredients are to producing good food. But Warren’s made it through. Lobster, Cunningham said, is stuffed with a Ritz cracker and butter stuffing). There is also There is, however, a tradition to the way seafood is cooked and the restaurant’s top-selling item, followed closely by haddock. the “pile of claws” choice (five hot boiled lobster claws with served in Maine, and it is that tradition that has enabled War- “I eat a lot of everything,” Cunningham said when asked drawn butter) and “tail and claws” (one lobster tail split and ren’s to thrive. about his favorite selections from the menu. He ultimately baked with a light crumb topping and served with three boiled “We want to be what we are,” Cunningham said. “We work chose Warren’s lobster stew. “We make it a little different.” lobster claws). If it’s just the tails that are appealing, try them very hard to keep it that way. We are what we are, great tradi- With a lunch and dinner menu featuring appetizers and fresh baked and stuffed (two fresh lobster tails, split then drizzled tional seafood.” ingredients, Warren’s menu has enough for any diner to choose with butter and baked with a light crumb topping). A lobster his own favorite. stuffing serves an extra ¼ pound of lobster and can be added to Warren’s Restaurant For lunch you can go big with an appetizer of steamed clams any lobster entree. 11 Water St. / U.S. Route 1, Kittery, Maine (served with hot broth and butter, purified of sand, grit and con- If those options still haven’t subdued the lobster hunger, Directions: Detour route, Interstate 95 Exit 2 (Maine), follow taminates, $13.99) or the super-bowl of chowder (lobster meat, knock it out with the lobster torpedo (served in a grilled sub signs to Kittery, at traffic circle turn onto South Route 1. On sea scallops and shrimp combined with clam chowder, $12.99). roll lined with green leaf lettuce and filled with a large por- left after second set of lights. Those wishing for a lighter introduction to the menu can start tion of lobster salad, $19.99). If comfort food sounds just right, Hours: Sunday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday with the clam chowder (cup, $3.99, or bowl, $4.69) or lobster order the crazy claw casserole (claw meat baked with seasoned 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. stew (lobster meat sauteed in butter and finished in a rich lob- crumbs, $19.99), a take on the lobster pie. Call: 207-439-1630 ster cream, $9.99). Cunningham said what brings people back to the restaurant Info: www.lobsterhouse.com Meaty bite, meatless burger Divine Burger pumps up the size and the flavor By Angel Roy Burgers to sell them throughout New Eng- ed by Sharp. Both vegetarians, Galinski and have frost burn and are under two ounces,” [email protected] land. The burgers were also picked up by Sharp had never found a veggie burger they Sharp added. Divine Burgers tip the scale at similar companies in Barrington, N.H., and liked and went on a mission to make their just over four ounces when they are pack- Bonnie Galinski and Denis Sharp closed Peabody, Mass. The University of Vermont own. aged. All Divine Burgers are vacuum sealed the doors of the Divine Cafe & Grille in serves Divine Burgers at their dining hall — “We ate veggie burgers for months,” Galin- to keep their flavor and freshness intact. A Exeter at the end of June to focus on their and recently asked Galinski and Sharp to add ski said of the trial and error time of putting team of five employees makes between 3,000 growing veggie burger empire and to have veggie sausage patties to their line — and this together their final recipe. to 5,000 burgers weekly. more time for their three children, ages 8 to fall, the University of New Hampshire will Rather than mock meat, Galinski noted that Two large braising pots are filled to the 13. When the couple first opened the cafe in cater to their non-meat eating students by the burgers boast a flavor of their own, with brim with rice, vegetable broth and spic- August 2007, their plan from day one was adding them to its menu. A handful of Bay rice and grain leading the taste bud charge. es and are left to boil for 90 minutes. Sharp to have one of their products on the market State colleges have also followed suit. “We didn’t want a textured soy product,” then “does his magic” by adding the spices, within six months. The former cafe space on Lincoln Street Galinski said. A mix of ground oat flour and “glue” and lemon. The pans are then lined up They succeeded when Dole & Barley in now serves solely as the manufacturing facil- vegan egg replacer serve as the glue of the on a stainless steel work table and their con- Woburn, Mass., a catalog food distribu- ity of Divine Burgers, an all-natural vegan burger, and lemon as the preservative. tents packed into patties by hand. After they tion company for restaurants, took Divine burger that was a hit on the cafe menu, creat- “Most [veggie burgers] are cardboard, are weighed, the finished patties are stored York Independent | August 4 - 10, 2011 | Page 14 Honest Food at an Honest Price! FOOD ski noted. A variety of cheeses work great as FOOD a topping on a Divine Burger, Sharp added. The burgers can also be used to make a shepherd’s pie, vegan chili or as falafel, Galinski said. “The goal was to be a rival to Boca burgers … it’s been a really long journey, it’s not an overnight thing,” Galinski said. “We are definitely on our way to getting HAVE LUNCH! there,” Sharp added. at Common Man Portsmouth Galinski said the couple plans to one day expand their line of all-natural vegan food. Already in development are recipes for vegan muffin and pancake mix, along with the sausages that will debut at UVM in October. The pair also hope to sell and market Sharp’s “Salvation Sauce,” made with a blend of roasted onions, tomatoes and a balsamic cou- lis. “We care about good tasting food,” Sharp said.

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FOOD LISTINGS p.m., at the Old Fire Station on Maine, Saturdays, 8 a.m. through Farmers markets Route 155. Call 603-659-9329. noon, through Columbus Day. • BARRINGTON on Saturdays, 9 • NEWMARKET on Saturdays, 9 • WELLS, Maine, on Wednes- a.m. to 1 p.m., on Route 9 in Bar- a.m. to 1 p.m. through Oct. 9, at The days, 1:30 to 5 p.m., through mid- Maine’s Original Family Owned Lobster Pound Res taurant rington, NH. Call 603-749-0377. Stone Church, 5 Granite St. in New- October, in the parking lot of Wells • BIDDEFORD on Thrusdays from 3 market, NH. Call 603-659-3391. Town Hall on Sanford Road. See to 6 p.m. through Oct. 6 at 100 Main • NEWBURYPORT, Mass., Sun- www.wellsfarmersmarket.org. St., Biddeford, ME, 207-615-5754. days, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through • WENTWORTH GREEN- • DEERFIELD on Fridays, 3 to December, at Tannery Marketplace, HOUSES MARKET Saturdays, 7 p.m., through Sept. 23, Arts & 50 Water St. See thenewburyport- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Oct. 30, Crafts Building at the Deerfield, farmersmarket.org. at 141 Rollins Road in Rollinsford, NH, fairgrounds on Cotton Road. • PORTLAND, Maine, on Sat- NH. See www.wentworthgreen- See www.farmersmarket.deer- urdays, 7 a.m. to noon, in Deer- houses.com. fieldnh.us. ing Oaks Park in Portland, Maine, • SEACOAST MARKETS (603- • DOVER on Wednesdays, 2:15 to 6 and Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 2 659-5322, info@seacoastgrowers. p.m., through Oct. 12, at the Dover, p.m. in Monument Square through org, www.seacoastgrowers.org) See NH, Chamber of Commerce at the November. www.SeacoastEatLocal.org. corner of Central and Sixth streets. • PORTSMOUTH Saturdays, 8 • FOOD MAPS The New Hamp- See www.seacoastgrowers.org. a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 5, at shire Chapter of the Northeast • DURHAM on Mondays, 2:15 to City Hall parking lot, 1 Junkins Organic Farming Association 5:30 p.m., through Oct. 3, at the Ave., Portsmouth, NH. See www. offers maps (available in print from Mill Road Plaza. See www.sea- seacoastgrowers.org. NOFA-NH at 603-224-5022 or coastgrowers.org. • ROCHESTER — DOWN- [email protected] or in an interac- • EXETER Thursdays, 2:15 to 5:30 TOWN on Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to tive version at www.nofanh.org) p.m., through Oct. 27, at Swasey noon, through Oct. 29, at the Fos- showing locations of organically Parkway off Water Street in Exeter, ters Daily Democrat parking lot, 90 produced foods across the state. Phantom Gourmet’s: NH. See www.seacoastgrowers.org. N. Main St., Rochester, NH. Call Online, click “Organic Farms and • GATEWAY FARMERS MAR- 507-273-8232. Land Care.” The site lists farms by “Greatest Boiled Lobster” KET on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., • ROCHESTER — FOUR COR- region and can narrow down the and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., NERS on Fridays, 3 to 6 p.m., and search by type of food. Join us for dinner and experience what generations of through Oct. 8, at the lot behind Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, through • ICE CREAM TRAIL Granite Greater York Region Chamber of September at the Four Corners State Dairy Promotion has released its locals and visitors have come to consider a must do! Commerce on Route 1, 1 Stonewall antique store nearly the intersec- “New Hampshire Ice Cream Trail,” Lane, York, Maine. See www.gate- tion of Route 202A, Estes Road and a map highlighting New Hamp- waytomaine.org. Meaderboro Road, Rochester, NH. shire shops and stands that use New Inside/Outside Dining • HAMPTON Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m. Call 603-859-6979. Hampshire dairy products in their through Oct. 13, in the Sacred Heart • RYE on Wednesdays, 2 to 5:30 ice cream. For copies of the map call Open at 4:30pm Daily Church parking lot on Route 1, p.m., through Oct. 6 at 580 Wash- 603-271-3696 or e-mail gsdp@com- Reservations Unneccessay Hampton, NH. See www.seacoast- ington Road, Rye, NH. Call 603- cast.net. The map is also available at growers.org. 379-2007. www.nhdairypromo.org. 504 Main Street • P.O. Box 283 • KENNEBUNK, Maine, Satur- • SACO, Maine, on Wednesdays • NH ONLINE FARMERS MAR- Ogunquit, ME 03907 days, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through late and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon, at KET www.nhfarms.com offers Nov., in the Grove Street parking the Saco Valley Shopping Center on links to New Hampshire farms sell- 207.646.2516 lot next to Village Pharmacy. See Spring Street. See www.sacofarm- ing fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, www.ogunquitlobsterpound.com www.kennebunkfarmersmarket.org. ersmarket.com. maple and honey products, flowers, 070733 • LEE, NH, on Thursdays, 3 to 6 • SANFORD at Gowen Park in Saco, baked goods and more.

Page 15 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent DRINK DRINK Festivals/cook-offs/expos/ a peach festival full of peach pies, parties/book events peach jam and other peach goodies INGREDIENTS • AFRICAN CARIBBEAN FEST as well as crafts, activities for kids The Ujima Collective will hold its and a silent auction. Then later in annual African/Caribbean Celebra- the day, it’s lobster time for a dinner tion on Sat., Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to of Maine lobster, corn on the cob, Radishes 6 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park in potato salad, breads and a peach downtown Manchester. Look for tasty dessert. By Racheal Akers [email protected] foods from the islands, Africa and the • LATINO FEST The Latino Fes- African Diaspora as well as music, tival of NH will run from noon to dancing and more. See ujimacollec- 8 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 20, in Veter- Radishes come in all different shapes tive.mysite.com or call 627-4631. ans Park in Manchester and feature and colors, from the most popular vari- • NH WINE FESTIVAL The New foods from across Latin America ety, the Red Globe (which is a deep red (bring cash) as well as music and Hampshire Winery Association will color), to the creamy white Daikon radish hold its second NH Wine Festival on dance. See www.latinosunidosnh. Sat., Aug. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. at org. and all the way to black Spanish radish. the Rochester Fairgrounds in Roch- • SOUTHEAST ASIAN FEST The Each variety offers its own unique pep- ester. Tickets cost $20 per person Southeast Asian Water Festival, held pery, sweet flavor. Radishes are beneficial and give you 10 tasting tickets to try in downtown Lowell, also takes to those trying to shed a few pounds since wine from 17 Granite state winer- place the third weekend of August they are 90 percent water and are high ies. The event will also feature New on Friday and Saturday and features Hampshire made eats. See www. the cuisine of Cambodia, Vietnam in fiber content. They make you feel full nhwineryassociation.com and other Southeast Asian countries without adding a ton of calories to your as well as dance, parades, long boat • PORK FESTIVAL Grace Epis- diet, and they aid in digestion and kidney 1. Halve eggs lengthwise and transfer yolks to races, crafts and more. See www. make sure the leaves are green and fresh. copal Church will host the second health. a medium bowl. Mash yolks with fork. lowellwaterfestival.org. You want them to be a “nice bright red, annual East Concord Pork Festival Radishes are easy to incorporate into 2. Mix in yogurt or mayo and mustard. Mix • GREEKFEST Greekfest 2011 at Merrill Park on Sun., Aug. 14, and not cracked,” Tuttle said. in 1/3 cup radishes, 4 teaspoons chives and at Assumption of the Virgin Mary your meals because they can be chopped, from noon to 3 p.m. The event will thyme. Greek Orthodox Church, 111 Island grated or served whole. They can also be feature roast pork, hamburgers, hot Deviled Eggs with Radishes, Chives And 3. Season filling to taste with salt and a gener- Pond Road in Manchester, 623- dogs, baked beans, potato salad and sautéed, boiled, steamed or baked. In the Thyme ous amount of pepper. 2045, www.assumptionnh.org, will an array of desserts. Local vendors refrigerator, radishes can last for up to two Shared by Sarah Krikstone from Willow Tree 4. Spoon into egg whites, mounding center. be held Sat., Aug. 20, and Sun., Aug. will also sell crafts at the festival. weeks. Radishes are also around through- Foods and the Willow Pond Community Farm Top with additional chives, thyme and rad- 21. Look for gyros and Greek dinner The event is free and open to the 10 large eggs, hard boiled, peeled ishes. Arrange on platter. Garnish with whole plates as well as pastries and other out the entire growing season. public (the food is sponsored by ¼ cup plain yogurt or mayonnaise radishes. Quality Cash Market) but donations goodies. “Radishes are easy to grow,” said 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard will be accepted. All proceeds will • CHILI FEST Henniker Rotary Club Loraine Tuttle from Riverside Farms. 1/3 cup finely chopped radishes benefit Take-A-Tote Ministry, an has scheduled its annual Chili Fest for “We keep planting more all through the 4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives organization of the church that feeds Sun., Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. at Pat’s Peak season.” 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme hungry schoolchildren in Concord. in Henniker. In addition to a chili When you are shopping for radishes, Additional chopped fresh chives, thyme, and Call 224-2252 or visit www.gracee- cookoff competition, the event often radishes astconcord.com . includes a car show, performances, • MAINELY GRILLIN’ & activities for the kids and more. See Sat., Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No set times. Call or go to www. the public Friday at 3 p.m. and Sat- CHILLIN’ BBQ FESTIVAL , www.chilinewhampshire.org. in downtown Dover. The day will Cooking classes/workshops budweisertours.com to schedule a urday at 11 a.m. www.celebratemainefestival.com, • CHILI FEST on Sat., Aug. 27, feature an apple pie baking contest • CHEZ BOUCHER COOKING Beermaster Tour. • THE PORTSMOUTH BREW- on Sat., Aug. 13, and Sun., Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wells as well as other food vendors, live SCHOOL Chez Boucher Cooking • ELM CITY BREWING COM- ERY 56 Market St., Portsmouth, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Raitt Homestead Junior High School, 1470 Post entertainment on three stages, crafts, School, 32 Depot Square in Hampton, PANY Colony Mill Marketplace, 222 NH, www.portsmouthbrewery.com, Farm Museum, 2077 State Road in Road in Wells, Maine. Admission games, rides, a 5K road race and 926-2202, www.chezboucher.com, West St., Keene, NH, ,603-355-3335, 603-431-1115. Free tours Thurs., Eliot, Maine. Event includes crafts, and parking are free, but chili tast- more. See www.dovernh.org. offers one-day workshops, mini-ses- www.elmcitybrewing.com. Restau- Fri., at Sat., at 3 p.m. children’s activities, live entertaining costs $5 per person. See www. • CHILI FESTIVAL held at sions, international cooking, cooking rant, brewery and pub, open Mon.- • TUCKERMAN BREWING COM- ment, a BBQ competition and more. wellschilifest.com. Prescott Park in Portsmouth on with friends, team-building, classes Thurs., 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday PANY 64 Hobbs St. in Conway, NH, • LOBESTER EATING Applica- • JACKSON HILL CIDER DAY Sat., Oct. 8, at the same time as the for kids, international tours and more. and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight; 603-447-5400, www.tuckerman- tions are being accepted to partici- is Sat., Sept. 10, noon-4 p.m. at New Hampshire Fall Festival at the • STONEWALL KITCHEN Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. brewing.com, offers free tours every pate in the final qualifying event Jackson House, 76 Northwest St., nearby Strawbery Banke Museum COOKING SCHOOL 2 Stonewall • FARNUM HILL CIDERS 98 Saturday at 3 p.m. for the Hampton Beach Seafood Portsmouth, 436-3205. This all-ages (www.strawberybanke.org). Admis- Lane, York, Maine, 877-899-8363, Poverty Lane, Lebanon, NH, 603- • WHALE TAIL BREWING CO. Festival Second Annual Lobster event includes crafts, music, spin- sion to the coinciding events cost www.stonewallkitchen.com, offers 448-1511, www.povertylaneor- 213 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Roll Eating Contest at 401 Tavern, ning and cider-pressing demonstra- $15 for adults, $6 for children. See evening cooking classes and dem- chards.com Beach, Maine, 207-934-7370. 401 Lafayette Road, Hampton, on tions, and crafts and refreshments www.prescottpark.org/chilli.cfm. onstrations, “Backyard BBQ” and • REDHOOK BREWERY 1 Tuesday, Aug. 16. Twelve contes- for sale. The house is open for tours. • NH FALL FESTIVAL Day “An Italian Picnic” classes, classes Redhook Way Pease International Classes tants will be selected from the quali- Cost of admission ranges up to $6. includes presentations on heirloom for teens and kids and more. See the Tradeport, Portsmouth, NH, www. • DOVER WINE COMPANY 364 fying events to have the chance to See historicnewengland.org. seeds, children’s garden, canning full schedule of daily classes online. redhook.com, produces Redhook Central Avenue, Dover, NH, 603- compete for the $600 grand prize • HAMPTON BEACH SEAFOOD and food presentation talks and a • WINTERGREEN BOTANI- ales and features the Cataqua Pub- 742-9463, www.doverwine.com, (second place will receive $250 and FESTIVAL & SIDEWALK SALE chili cookoff as well as live music, CALS in Bear Brook State Park in lic House offering brews and a pub offers wine classes throughout the third place, $150). The winner will on Friday, Sept. 9. Sample the flavors farm animal and livestock demon- Allenstown (603-268-0548, www. menu. Tours offered Monday and summer. also be automatically be entered into of the Seacoast at New England’s strations, craftspeople and more on wintergreenbotanicals.com) offers Tuesday at 1, 2 & 3 p.m.; Wednes- next year’s competition. The lobster largest seaside festival. More than 50 Sat., Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., classes in the use of herbs for better day through Friday at noon, 3 & 5 Special wine tastings roll eating challenge will take place restaurants join together, offering an at Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 health. See schedule online. p.m.; Saturday every hour on the • NH WINE FESTIVAL The New on the Seashell Stage in Hampton on extensive menu of seafood delicacies. Hancock St. in Portsmouth, NH, hour from noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday Hampshire Winery Association will Saturday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. Apply Admission is $5 and all proceeds go 603-433-1100, www.strawbery- Tastings every hour on the hour from 1 to 4 hold its second NH Wine Festival on for the qualifier at www.hampton- to the Hampton Rotary. Call 926-8717 banke.org. In addition to the chili • EXOTIC MEATS The Healthy p.m. Tours are $1. For private tours, Sat., Aug. 6, from noon to 5 p.m. at beachseafoodfestival.com or at the or go to www.hamptonbeachseafood- festival, there will be a variety of Buffalo, Route 4 in Chichester, call 603-501-3940 the Rochester Fairgrounds in Roch- 401 Tavern. festival.com. local food vendors. Admission to 369-3611, www.healthybuffalo. • RISING TIDE 1 Industrial Way, ester. Tickets cost $20 per person • MIDDLE EASTERN FEST Our • NH FISH & LOBSTER FESTIVAL the coinciding events cost $15 for com, offers free tastings of its exotic Portland, Maine, 207-370-2337. and give you 10 tasting tickets to try Lady of the Cedars Melkite Catholic celebrates 400 years of local seafood adults, $6 for children. meats every Saturday and Sunday, Call for tour information. wine from 17 Granite state winer- Church, 140 Mitchell St., Manchester, with games, music, seafood-tastings • ROCHESTER OKTOBERFEST 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Try the ostrich, • SEADOG BREWING 125 West- ies. The event will also feature New will hold its annual Middle Eastern and more on Sat., Sept. 24, at Prescott will be Sept 24 & 25, from 11 a.m. alligator, elk, kangaroo and buffalo. ern Avenue, South Portland, Maine, Hampshire made eats. See www. festival Fri., Aug. 19, through Sun., Park in Portsmouth. Admission is free. to 3 p.m. in downtown Rochester, 207-871-7000. nhwineryassociation.com. Aug. 21. The menu of eats usu- See prescottpark.org. featuring food, crafts, games, pet- DRINK LISTINGS • SEBAGO BREWING COMPA- • WINE WISE: WINES OF THE ally includes lamb, beef and chicken • GREAT NH PIE FESTIVAL on ting zoo, moonwalks. See rochester- Brewerys/Distillerys/Cider NY 67 Portland Road, Kennebunk, WORLD AND LOCAL FOODS kabobs, falafel and tabbouleh, and Sun., Sept. 25, noon to 4 p.m. at the mainstreet.org. • ALLAGASH BREWING CO. Maine, 207-985-9855. Maine’s pre- A sail in Casco bay to benefit Share traditional Middle Eastern pastries. NH Farm Museum, Route 125 on 100 Industrial Way, Portland, Maine, mier restaurant and brewery. Our Strength, No Kid Hungry in The event also features Arabic music, White Mountain Hwy, Milton, 603- Chef events/special meals 207-878-5385. Enjoy tastings and • SHIPYARD BREWERY 86 Maine. 18 Custom House Wharf, dancing, wine tasting, a bazaar with 652-7840, www.farmmuseum.org. • ISLES OF SHOALS STEAM- tours, Monday through Friday 11 Newbury St., Portland, Maine, Portland, Maine. On Sat., Aug. 6, gifts, a tour of the church, and games Help with the harvest, press apples SHIP STAR ISLAND LUN- a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 207-761-0807, www.shipyard.com, from noon to 3 p.m. $50 in advance and activities for children. Visit www. to make cider, visit the blacksmith, CHEON on Wed., Aug. 10. Take • ANHEUSER-BUSCH 221 DW offers tours on Tuesdays from 5:30 or $60 on the day of. Features wines mahrajan-nh.com. take a horse-drawn wagon ride to the Steamship out to Star Island for Hwy in Merrimack, NH. Compli- to 7:30 p.m. (reservations required; from around the world and local • PEACH & LOBSTER The meet the farm animals, paint a gourd a summer luncheon. Arrive at 10:30 mentary tours include a visit to the go online to sign up) as well as video foods provided by the Old Port Sea Church of Our Savior, 10 Amherst and make a cornhusk doll. Admis- a.m. and explore the island. Boat Clydesdale Hamlet, home of the tours and tastings daily. Grill. Call. 207-619-4630. St. in Milford, 673-3309, www. sion costs $7 per adult, $4 per child. ride back to the mainland at 3:30 world-famous Budweiser Clydes- • SMUTTYNOSE BREWING • QUARTERLY WINE TASTING coosmilford.org, has its annual Call 603-652-7840 or go to www. p.m. $60 per person, includes boat dales. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. COMPANY 225 Heritage Ave. in EVENT on Thurs., Sept., 15 from Peach Festival and Lobster Supper farmmuseum.org. ride, lunch and van transportation. Call 603-595-1202. Free guided Portsmouth, NH www.smuttynose. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Wentworth for Sat., Aug. 20. The day starts with • APPLE HARVEST DAY on Go to www.kittery.org. brewery tours 7 seven days a week. com, 603-436-4026. Free tours to Marina in New Castle, NH. Features

York Independent | August 4 - 10, 2011 | Page 16 DRINK Red, white and green $ A lot of wine, a little cash Off In keeping with all the of its cooler-climate grapes your5 food salads we’ve been eating for of Chardonnay and Pinot order of $30 or more dinner, we kept the focus on Noir. The climate in Mon- with this coupon whites and in particular the terey gives us a slight hint Cannot be combined w/any other offers. Ex: 10/30/11 that this Albarino will be Breakfast Brunch 8-2:30 under-consumed Spanish Dinner 5:30-Close grape, Albarino. As a grape dry and it is. It’s a green- US Route 1 • 335 Main Street the Albarino isn’t widely ish yellow color and has Oqunquit, ME known here, but it should hints of grapefruit on the 207.646.3111 be. It’s a complex white nose. While this is a full- grape that can both be sharp in flavor (dry) bodied white, we found that it was pretty One of Oqunquit’s Premier Restaurants www.bintliffsogunquit.com and very complex in its finish, giving the aggressive in its dryness at first (made us 071226 varietal a fullness that feels very lush. pucker up a bit), but as it warmed a bit on The 2009 Martin Codax Rias Baixas our glasses (whites should be served at 55 Albarino ($12.49) from Spain is a lovely degrees, but this one would be fine at 60 or full wine that is great by itself or paired with a bit warmer) it settled down to a charming, a barbecued chicken from the grill. The Mar- almost floral wine. We thought the citrus of tin Codax is white gold in color with hints this wine would go well with a cheese-based of vanilla and citrus on the nose and is on dish. When we tried it with a mild provo- the dry side of whites. We tried this wine by lone we were impressed with how well the itself, with bread and with a light cheese. We cheese worked with the wine. The citrus of found that the light cheese quieted the cit- the wine was brought under control and we rus and brought out more complex flavors were able to taste and enjoy the other, more (including a nice full mineralness). This end- subtle flavors. ed up being a very full-bodied white that Each week in “Red, White & Green,” two could stand up to fatty foods but also had wine-lovers look at red and white wines, enough sweetness, though on the dry side, to none over $20 (and most under $15), in an be a nice sipping wine. attempt to find some great bottles for good The 2009 Ca’ del Solo Estate Vineyard prices. All prices are according to the state Albarino ($18.99) from California and liquor store (nh.liquor.state.nh.us) unless contrasted nicely with the Martin Codax otherwise stated. Albarino from Spain. The Ca’ del Solo is from the Monterey region known for some

a blind tasting of over 20 different • FIDDLEHEAD FARMS MAR- and Sun. 1 - 5 p.m. wines. $25 per person. Go to www. KETPLACE 920 Central Ave., • CANDIA VINEYARDS 702 agrapeaffair.com. Dover, NH, 603-749-9800, every High St., Candia, NH, 603-867- • WINES OF FRANCE Sailing Friday until July 15, from 4 to 6 9751, www.candiavineyards.com. in Casco Bay. 18 Custom House p.m. • CELLARS OF MAINE South Wharf, Portland, Maine. On Sun., • NH LIQUOR STORES state- Casco, Maine, 207-655-3292. 5 Sept. 18, from 2 to 5 p.m. $50 in wide host wine-tastings and pro- acres of vineyards, produces red, advance or $60 the day of. Call 207- motional events. See www.nh.gov/ white, sweet, and sparkling wines. 619-4630. liquor/mktevent.shtml., or call 603- • FLAG HILL WINERY AND •NEWBURYPORT WINE TAST- 230-7015 DISTILLERY 287 North River ING CRUISE hosted by A Grape • WINE SENSE 166 N. Main St., Road, Lee, NH, 603-659-2949, Affair, from Captain’s Fishing Parties, Andover, Mass., 978-749-9464, www.flaghill.com. Distillery pro- 10 82nd St. in Newburyport, Mass. www.wine-sense.net, Thursdays duces General John Stark Vodka, A sunset harbor cruise with several from 6 to 8 p.m. sugar maple and cranberry liquor. wines to taste and hors d’oeuvres. • WINE STEWARD Weekly wine Open year-round, Wednesday Cost is $35 per person. Go to www. tastings at the Wine Steward, 201 through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. agrapeaffair.com to register. Route 111 in Hampstead, NH. • HAUNTING WHISPER VINE- • PORTSMOUTH WINE TAST- Every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m., YARDS 77 Oak Ridge Road, Dan- ING CRUISE hosted by A Grape and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. bury, NH, 603-769-7590, www. Affair, from Portsmouth Harbor Call 603-329-4634 or visit www. hauntingwhisper.net, Wed., to Sun., Cruises, 64 Ceres St. in Portsmouth, thewinestewardnh.com. noon - 5 p.m. May 1 - Dec. 31. NH. Enjoy a sunset harbor cruise • JEWELL TOWNE VINE- where you taste several wines and Wine shops YARDS 183 Whitehall Road, South snack on hors d’oeuvres. Cost is • CERES STREET WINE MAR- Hampton, NH, 603-394-0600, $35 per person. See www.agrapeaf- KET 65 Ceres St., Portsmouth, NH, www.jewelltownevineyards.com, fair.com to register. 603-431-2640, www.cereswine.com. offers tours and tastings, Wednes- Tues. through Sat. noon–7 p.m. day through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 Weekly/monthly tastings • THE CLOWN 659 Route 1, p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. • ATTREZZI 78 Market St., Ports- York, Maine, 207-351-3063, www. to 5 p.m. mouth, NH, 603-427-1667, www. the-clown.com. • PARSONS FAMILY WINERY attrezzinh.com, Fridays at 3 p.m.; • CORKS & CURDS, 13 Commer- 60 Brixham Road, York, Maine, Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. cial Alley, Portsmouth, NH, 603- 207-363-3332. • CORNUCOPIA WINE AND 431-5564, (find them on Facebook). • STONE GATE VINEYARD 27 CHEESE MARKET 4 Front St., • ENOTECA , 88 Pepperrell Road, David Lewis Road, Gilford, NH, Exeter, NH, 603-772-4447, holds a Route 103, Kittery Pointe, Maine, 603-524-4348, www.stonegatevine- tasting every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. 207-703-015.3 yard.com. Offering complimentary • DOVER WINE STORE 364 • MY WINE-Y SISTER 2 Beach wine tastings. Central Ave., Dover, NH, 603-742- St., York Beach, Maine, 207-361- • SWEET BABY VINEYARD WINE (9463), on Fridays, 4 to 6:30 6400, www.mywineysister.com. 204 South Road, Route 107, Kens- p.m. and Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. ington, NH, 603-347-1738, www. Offering classes on various wines, Wineries sweetbabyvineyard.com. Wine tast- go to www.doverwine.com. • CAMELOT ALPACA FARM ings, Sat. & Sun. noon - 5 p.m. • DURHAM MARKETPLACE at & VINEYARD 528 Meadow Pond • ZORVINO VINEYARDS 226 7 Mill Road in Durham, NH, 603- Road, Gilmanton, NH, 603-267- Main St., Sandown, NH, 603-887- 868-2500, holds wine tasting on 8251, www.camelotalpacafarm. 8463, www.zorvino.com, open 7 Friday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. com Thurs. to Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. days, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 071285

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Bars, clubs, bands and otheNr afteIr-dTark amEusements The Oak and The Ax helps define Biddeford Music venue puts down roots By Craig Robert Brown nic, Americana and punk bands. [email protected] This summer includes performances from BJ Snowden with Pete Witham & the Cozmik Zombies (Aug. 6), Aleric Nez, There’s a new venue in town and it’s turning up the volume. South China and Cross Record (Aug. 7), Splendora Colt, Adam The Oak and The Ax, located at 140 Main St. in downtown Faucet and Billy Libby (Aug. 16), Lady Lamb the Beekeep- Biddeford, Maine, is bringing the area some of the best local er with The Dogs (Aug. 17) and Hurray for the Riff Raff, Sam and national live bands. Doores and the Tumbleweeds and Emily Dix Thomas (Aug. The venue, which doubles as a café, is owned and operat- 18). The venue is open year-round and will feature a local ed by husband and wife Kristin and Greg Jamie. Biddeford is a favorite of both Maine and New Hampshire, Dan Blakeslee town trying to redefine itself as a place with a strong arts, enter- (Sept. 9). tainment and historical culture. Just north of Biddeford, the city “Every show we see has been really inspiring,” Jamie said. of Portland saw an influx of new music venues over the last “Watching different techniques has helped me expand and decade. Kristin Jamie said that Biddeford is similar in that it is experiment with different instruments.” an interesting place with a rich history and has the potential to Kristin Jamie and her husband are musicians. The two often foster a thriving artistic community. In Biddeford, there is an perform together. It was in their band that the couple first came effort to get more artists and musicians to come to the area and to Biddeford to play at the space. At the time the couple per- The Milkman’s Union. Photo by Melissa A. Libby get people excited about seeing the shows. formed, it was known as the Hogfarm Studio Annex. The two “Portland definitely seems to be doing well with more ven- made friends with the owners of the Annex and jumped at the now, but she hopes to expand with special events for the com- ues coming up,” Kristin Jamie said. “We want to have our chance to take over the space. munity such as workshops. With The Oak and The Ax café, venue in a place that seemed like it needed something.” “[We] kind of just dove into it,” Jamie said. Jamie offers the community a Sunday brunch. She and Greg To Jamie, the venue is a perfect location to do that. The space The name of the venue is a play on the lyrics from the song make the food with a conscious effort to keep the ingredients has an intimate feel, almost like a living room, she said. It’s a “Emily” by Joanna Newsom, one of Jamie’s favorite lyricists: local and organic. place where people will feel comfortable. The Oak and The “The yoke and the axe / And the old smoke stacks and the bale “It’s kind of like a true mom-and-pop effort,” she said, add- Ax is tucked into the back of a large building not easily visi- and the barrow / And everything sloped like it dragged from a ing that she hopes to expand the café when time allows. ble from the main road. But to Jamie, this adds to the location’s rope / In the mouth of the south below.” The café is a way to support local markets and round out the overall feel. Jamie said that they try to encourage more local acts to take venue. Volunteers are welcome and can sign up through The “[The venue] has a bit of speakeasy feel,” she said. “It feels part. National touring groups, many of whom Greg Jamie met Oak and The Ax website. Charges for the shows are taken at a bit like a secret.” Initially Jamie worried that winter weath- while touring with his own band, can sometimes take some the door and donations are welcome. er would keep people indoors and during the warm summer clever wrangling to bring to Biddeford. One method the cou- weather people would be more inclined to stay outdoors. ple uses is simply looking at a band’s tour schedule. Jamie said But word is spreading about The Oak and The Ax, and their that when trying to schedule a band, or musician, they will secret will hardly be kept for long. The venue offers a diverse often look at the performer’s routing plan. If the group has time The Oak and the Ax range of music for its fan base, which has risen gradually since between gigs and is passing by the area on the way to Port- Where: 140 Main St., Suite 107 — back alley the venue opened. Jamie said The Oak and The Ax is accepting land, Bangor or Canada, Jamie will try to get them to stop in Directions: Interstate 95 north, Exit 32 (Maine), left on of all kinds of music. Currently a large percentage of the acts Biddeford. Alfred Street, left on Elm Street, right on Main Street are indie-rock, though there have been performances from eth- Jamie said that the venue is mainly focused on music right Info: theoakandtheax.blogspot.com RedhookFest marks 30 years Citizen Cope, Robert Randolph and Soulive perform By Michael Witthaus has jammed with Randolph several times. [email protected] Will that lead to something in Portsmouth? “Man, I don’t know,” said Soulive drummer Redhook Brewery celebrates 30 years in Alan Evans recently from his home in western business on Aug. 6, with an all-day and into Massachusetts. “Usually with gigs like that, the night show featuring Citizen Cope, Robert we don’t figure it out until we’re there. We’ll Randolph and the Family Band, Soulive and see what happens.” Mitten. With Soulive on the bill, there’s great The chances of linking up with Randolph potential for collaboration. The trio has a rep- should be promising, as the frenetic steel utation for funk-infused jazz and for recruiting guitarist was a guest at the band’s annual resi- top-name musicians like Dave Matthews, Ste- dency at a renovated Brooklyn bowling alley. vie Wonder and Chaka Khan, to join them. Also joining last March were James Brown & The band once toured with Citizen Cope and the Famous Flames/Funkadelic veteran Maceo Parker, blues guitarist Susan Tedeschi, rapper 15th Annual RedhookFest Matisyahu and jazz great John Scofield. Featuring: Citizen Cope, Robert Randolph The band’s popularity with other musi- Soulive. Courtesy photo. & The Family Band, Soulive and Mitten cians is best exemplified by the invitation they Where: Redhook Brewery, 1 Redhook Way received to open for the Rolling Stones’ inti- Afterward, the three hung out in Keith Rich- with Mick. If there’s anyone who could have in Portsmouth mate theater show in Philadelphia during the ards’ green room and talked a bit. “Then the this attitude it’s these guys. … That was just When: Saturday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. 2002 Licks tour. It came at the behest of Stones show starts and we look over and the whole very inspiring. Hang out with cats like that, Tickets: $30 in advance at redhook.frontga- drummer Charlie Watts, a fan of the group. band is on the side of the stage watching our legends, and they were just people. That says tetickets.com or Redhook Cataqua Pub (cash “It was surreal, bizarre,” Evans says. When show.” it all.” only), $40 day of show Soulive arrived and began their sound check, Later they visited at length with the Stones. For their most recent studio album, Soulive Other details: 21+ unless accompanied by they noticed Watts and other members of the “They were down to earth,” Evans says. “You tackled another legendary English band, The parent, kids 12 and under $5 with parents Stones in the theater. “Usually headliners run into people who think they’re the hottest Beatles. Rubber Soulive, released in fall 2010, More: For details about the Royal Family sound check, go to the hotel and come back Affair, go to www.royalfamilyaffair.com things on the planet and it’s just so unneces- began as an effort to reinterpret the best of the five minutes before they’re on stage. But sary. You’re a good musician, OK, but we’re early British Invasion, but the best stuff was they’re hanging out checking us out.” all just people. So now I can say I hung out all Fab Four, Evans says. As they prepared to York Independent | August 4 - 10, 2011 | Page 18 nite go into the studio, the remastered Beatles cat- The music on The Big One is a wonder- • Prescott Park Arts Festival alog was released. ful homage to Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield 105 Marcy St., Portsmouth, NH, NITE 603-436-2848, prescottpark.org “We sat and listened to everything — it was and other artists from the era. Though Evans • Sheraton Harborside Jazz on Cape an education,” Evans says. “We tried a bunch was born too late to enjoy the heyday of so- 250 Market St., Portsmouth, NH, 603- of stuff; some worked obviously well, some called blaxploitation films, “those were some 431-2300, sheratonportsmouth.com Neddick didn’t. We tried to do it like it was our tunes, of the flicks I grew up on, as far back as I can • The Stone Church St. Peter’s By the Sea but retain them as Beatles tunes. It was chal- remember, and definitely a big part of my 5 Granite St., Newmarket, NH, Episcopal Church in Cape lenging and a lot of fun.” childhood,” he says. “Friday night and Satur- 603-292-3546 Neddick will host the sec- Concerts ond annual jazz concert A few years ago, Soulive launched its own day afternoons … they were readily available • Alison Krauss & Union record label, Royal Family, as a way to bring to watch and learn from.” Station Fri., Aug. 5, at 6:30 p.m., at the historic parish on their many solo and side projects — among The weekend after the Portsmouth show, Meadowbrook Aug. 17, at 5 p.m. The Eric them are Lettuce, Chapter 2 and Fyre Depart- Soulive will host the inaugural “Royal Fami- • Peter Yarrow Fri., Aug. 5, at 8 Andrews Ensemble will ment — under a single umbrella. Other ly Affair” in southern Vermont. All the band’s p.m., Jonathan’s perform again this year. A wine and cheese reception will • Queensryche Fri., Aug. 5, at 8 p.m., artists the band admires are on Royal Family, different permutations will appear at the three- follow at the church’s seaside rectory. A donation of $15 per Casino Ballroom person is requested; proceeds help the recently established including Adam Deitch and the electronica/ day festival (Aug. 12-14 at Stratton Mountain • Al Stewart Sat., Aug. 6, at 7 p.m., production team Break Science. Resort). However, Evans says he’s most look- Jonathan’s Preservation Fund. The church is more than 113 years old Alan Evans’ latest effort is the supposed ing forward to being in the audience when • America Sat., Aug. 6, at 8 p.m., and is on the National Register of Historical Places. The Eric resurrection of Crushed Velvet and Velve- Ivan Neville, Chromeo, Big Gigantic and oth- Casino Ballroom Andrews Ensemble is Don DiNardo on tenor sax, Joe Frascet- teers lost soundtrack of the 1974 movie The ers take the stage. • Judy Collins Sun., Aug. 7, at 7 ti on keyboards, Lance McLean on bass, and Eric Andrews p.m., Jonathan’s on drums. The group is from the seacoast area. The concert Big One. The film, according to a tongue–in- “We do a lot of festivals where we go in, do • Reggae Revival w/ UB40, The cheek ad campaign cooked up by Evans, was the hit and then we’re back on the bus going Wailers and Maxi Priest Sun., Aug. is open to the general public. For information on tickets call a cross between Shaft and James Bond that to the next show,” he says. “I never get to real- 7, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Jeanine Storrs at 207-361-1370. Courtesy photo by Jennifer L. was swallowed by the Hollywood industry ly experience it, take it all in. That’s one thing • Melissa Etheridge Mon., Aug. 8, at Kearns machine before it saw the light of day. I’m really excited about.” 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Meadowbrook • Bob Dylan Fri., Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., • Cinderella Wed., Aug. 10, at 8 • Joan Osborne Duo Sun., Aug. 14, Meadowbrook p.m., Casino Ballroom at 8 p.m., Jonathan’s • Ellis Paul Fri., Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., Music & Nightlife www.firehouse.org • Maudslay Arts Center • David Wax Museum Thurs., Aug. • Ted Nugent Mon., Aug. 15, at 8 Jonathan’s • Blue Ocean Music Hall • Hampton Beach 95 Curzon Mill Road, 11, at 7 p.m., Prescott Park p.m., Casino Ballroom • KC & The Sunshine Band Fri., 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Casino Ballroom Newburyport, Mass., 978-499-0050, • Crooked Still Fri., Aug. 12, at 8 • Barenaked Ladies Tues., Aug. 16, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom Beach, Mass., 978-462-5888, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, NH, www.maudslayartscenter.org p.m., Jonathan’s at 8 p.m., Casino Ballroom • Chicago Sat., Aug. 20, at 6 p.m., www.blueoceanhall.com 603-929-4100, • Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular • The Pousette-Dart Band Fri., Aug. • Selena Gomez & The Scene Tues., Meadowbrook • Cochecho Arts Festival www.casinoballroom.com Pavilion 12, at 8 p.m., Blue Ocean Aug. 16, at 5 p.m., Meadowbrook • Lori McKenna Sat., Aug. 20, at 7 Rotary Arts Pavilion, Henry Law • Jonathan’s Ogunquit 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, • Rebecca Parris Sat., Aug. 13, at 7 • Jonathan Edwards Wed., Aug. 17, p.m., Jonathan’s Park, Dover, NH, 603-742-2218, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, Maine, NH, 603-293-4700, p.m., Maudslay at 7 p.m., Prescott Park • Dane Vannatter Quintet Sat., Aug. www.dovernh.org 207-646-4777, www.meadowbrook.net • Miranda Lambert Sat., Aug. 13, at • Classic Albums Live Thurs., Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., Maudslay • Firehouse Center for the Arts www.jonathansrestaurant.com • The Music Hall 5:30 p.m., Meadowbrook 18, at 8 p.m., Blue Ocean • Occidental Gypsy Jazz Quartet Market Square, Newburyport, • Kelley’s Row 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH, • Tarbone Sun., Aug. 14, at 2 p.m., • Beatlejuice Fri., Aug. 19, at 8 p.m., Sun., Aug. 21, at 2 p.m., Maudslay Mass., 978-46-7336, 421 Central Ave., NH, 603-750-7081, 603-436-2400, themusichall.org Maudslay Blue Ocean www.kelleysrow.com • Hippiefest Sun., Aug. 14, at 6 p.m.,

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Kennebunkport, ME 10 Center St., 978-462-6652, 978-462-7785, Acapulcos’s Dover Elks Lodge ashworthhotel.com Alisson’s www.tencenterstreet.com www.michaelsharborside.com Eliot, ME 100 Macy St., 978-854-0000 282 Durham Road Cascade Seaside Restaurant 11 Dock Square, 207-967- Agave Mexican Bistro Mr. India Flatbread Company Dover Bowl Katrina’s Restaurant & Deck 4841, www.alissons.com 50 State St., 978-499-0428, 114 Merrimac St., Newburyport, 5 Market Square, 978-834-9800, 887 Central Ave., 603-742-9632 288 Pleasant St., 207-439-6366 D Street, 603-926-5988 Bandaloop www.agavemexicanbistro.com 978-465-8600, www. www.flatbreadcompany.com Dover Brick House The Regatta Room Fast Eddies Diner 2 Dock Square, 207-967-4994 Angie’s Food misterindiarestaurant.com Ristorante Molise 2 Orchard St., 603-749-3838 28 Levesque Road, 320 Lafayette Road, www.bandaloop.biz 7 Pleasant St., 978-462-7959 Oregano Pizzeria & 1 Market Square, 978-388-4844, 11th Frame Bar 207-351-4623 603-926-2314, Federal Jack’s Restaurant & Black Cow Tap & Grill Ristorante www.ristorantemolise.com 887 B Central Ave., www.fasteddiesdiner.com Brew Pub 54R Merrimac St., 16 Pleasant St., 978-462-5013, Epping, NH 603-742-9632 Galley Hatch Restaurant 8 Western Ave., 207-967-4322 978-499-881, www. www.oreganopizzeria.com Barrington, NH Eart Craft Music American Legion 325 Lafayette Road, www.federaljacks.com blackcowrestaurants.com The Port Tavern Chip ‘N Run Pub Nippo 432 Central Ave., 603-749-3138 232 Calef Hwy. (Rt. 125) 603-926-6152, Mabel’s Lobster Claw 84 State St., 978-465-1006, Lake Golf Course, 550 Fury’s Publick House Holy Grail Food & Spirits www.galleyhatch.com 124 Ocean Ave., 207-967-2562 Blue www.theporttavern.com Province Rd., 603-664-2030 312 DW Highway, 64 Main St., 603-679-9559 La Bec Rouge One Dock Square at the The Inn on the Beach, Plum The Purple Onion 603-617-3633 73 Ocean Blvd, 603-926-5050, Kennebunkport Inn Island, 978-465-7171, www. 42-44 Inn St., 978-465-9600, Exeter, NH Biddeford, Maine Jimmy’s Sports Bar labecrouge.com One Dock Square, 207-967- blueinn.com www.thepurpleonion.com The Oak and the Ax 15 Mechanic St., 603-740-4477 Epoch Restaurant & Bar Las Olas Taqueria 2621, www.onedock.com Capri The Riverside Café 140 Main St., theoakandtheax. Kelley’s Row The Exeter Inn, 2 Pine St., 356 Lafayette Road, 3 Central Ave., 978-462-7543, 260 Merrimac St., blogspot.com 421 Central Ave., 603-750- 603-778-EPOCH; www. 603-967-4880 Kingston, NH www.capriseaside.com 978-225-6999, The Run of the Mill 7081, www.kelleysrow.com epochrestaurant.com Ocean Wok The Kingston David’s Tavern www.towleriversidecafe.com 100 Main St., 207-571-9652 The Loft at Strafford Farms Shooter’s Pub 7 Ocean Blvd., 603-926-6633, 1686 House Tavern Brown Square, 978-462-8077, Seaglass www.therunofthemill.net 58 New Rochester Road, 10 Columbus Ave., www.oceanwok.com 127 Main St., 603-642-3637 www.davidstavern.com 4 Oceanfront North, 603-742-7012 603-772-3856 The Old Salt Rick’s Cafe & Grille Giuseppe’s 978-462-5800, Cape Neddick, ME RJ’s 409 Lafayette Rd, 603-926-8322 143 Main St., 603-642-3833 257 Low St., 978-465-2225, www.seaglassoceanside.com Greenland, NH Cape Neddick Lobster 83 Washington St. Millie’s Tavern www.giuseppesfinefood.com Starboard Gallery Pound and Harborside Station House Clipper Lounge at L Street, 603-967-4777 Kittery, ME The Grog Restaurant Restaurant 11 Fourth St., 603-743-4489 Portsmouth Country Club Petey’s Captain & Patty’s 13 Middle St., 978-465-8008, 55 Water St., 978-462-1326, 60 Shore Road, 207-363-5473, Top of the Chop @ Orchard 80 Country Club Lane, 1323 Ocean Blvd., 90 Pepperell Road, www.thegrog.com www.starboardgallery.net www.capeneddick.com Street Chop Shop Greenland, 603-436-0701, 603-433-1937, www.peteys.com 207-439-3655 Hana Japan Sushi Yen One Orchard St., 603-740-0006 www.portsmouthcc.net The Purple Urchin Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier 45 Storey Ave., 978-499-0044, 19 Pleasant St., 978-463-0686, Dover, NH 167 Ocean Blvd., 603-929- 16 Chauncey Creek Road, hanajapannewburyport.com www.szechuantaste.com Durham, NH Hampton, NH American Legion Post 8 0800, purpleurchin.net 207-439-1030, Harpoon Willy’s Thirsty Whale 640 Central Ave., 603-750-4002 Acorns Restaurant 401 Tavern Ron’s Jillian’s www.chaunceycreek.com 67 Bow St., 24-26 Market Square, Barley Pub 15 Strafford Ave., 603-862-2815 401 Lafayette Road, 603-926- 622 Lafayette Road, Loco Cocos Tacos The Jewel in the Crown 978-462-1140 328 Central Ave.,603-742-4226 Three Chimneys Inn 8800, www.the401tavern.com 603-929-9966 36 Walker St., 207-438-9322, 23 Pleasant St., 978-463-0956, The Upper Crust Pizzeria Central Wave 17 Newmarket, 603-868-7800 Abercrombie & Finch Ron’s Landing www.locococos.com www.newburyportjewel.com 44 State St., 978-463-3313, 368 Central Ave., 603-742-9283 219 Lafayette Road, 379 Ocean Blvd, 603-929-2122, Navy Yard Bar & Billiards Joseph’s Winter Street Café www.theuppercrustpizzeria.com East Hampstead, NH Dos Amigos 603-964-9774 Stacy Jane’s 182 State Road, 207-439-7135. 24 Winter St., 978-462-1188, 286 Dove Point Road, The Pasta Loft Beach Shack

Thursday, August 4 Red Tail Hawk Seabrook Hampton Jonathan’s: Peter Yarrow Dover Joseph’s: Michael Master McGrath’s: La Bec Rouge: Wooden Maxwell’s Pub: Karaoke Barley Pub: Steve Roy’s O’Brien Karaoke w/ Al Maguire Nickels Blue Grass Jam Port Tavern: The Foggy Stacey Janes: Karaoke Plaistow Hot nights, cool tunes Brickhouse: Maryleigh Duo York Ron’s Landing: Michael Sad Cafe: Sanctify, Calling all bands and bars and and the Fauves, The Black Blue Sky: Jim Gallant Troy Eli Elkus, Rachel Alix, Cadillacs Newington Inn on the Blues: DJ Spang, Woof, Godz of restaurants: do you have upcoming Fury’s: Erin’s Guild Paddy’s: Pat Foley Kennebunkport Rock, Skyler shows you want the world to know RJ’s: DJ Lil Rascal Friday, August 5 Alisson’s: Karaoke about? Send us the information to Newmarket Dover Bandaloop: Don Wessels Portsmouth get your shows in our weekly list- Epping Stone Church: Electroni- Brickhouse: Dressed for Federal Jack’s: Travis Blue Mermaid: Adam ings of live music in the area. Send ca w/ Ian Smith & lerNd Ward and John Dinger Holy Grail: Family Affair the Occasion, Sasquatch James Humphrey band names, locations, dates and & the Sick-a-Billys One Dock Square: Diane Daniel Street Tavern: Hampstead Ogunquit Central Wave: Drama Charmaine Karaoke times to [email protected]. Pasta Loft: Lisa & David Front Porch: The Judy Squad DJs Dolphin Striker: The Send in information by Friday to Show Fury’s: Rhythm Method Newburyport Bobby Keyes Trio get in the next Thursday’s paper. Hampton RJ’s: Drama Squad DJs The Grog: Sargent & Co. Gaslight: Tore Down La Bec Rouge: First Portsmouth Top of the Chop: Live Joseph’s: Lou Silvestri & House (7 p.m.), DJ Koko Shots Dolphin Striker: Dani- funk, jazz and blues Friends P (9 p.m.), Brian Johnson Seabrook Witham & The Cozmik Epping Sea Shell: Angela West elle Miraglia Port Tavern: Joey Vel- (10 p.m.), Karaoke (pub Master McGrath’s: Zombies, BJ Snowden American Legion: Kara- Stacey Janes: Karaoke Gaslight: Tim Theriault Epping lucci 10 p.m.) Molly’s Misfits oke Duo American Legion: Kara- Mombo: Matt Fogg Dover Holy Grail: Chris O’Neil Kennebunkport The Page: Karaoke oke Newington Press Room: Johnny & York Brickhouse: Doug Ratner Alisson’s: Murray’s Rule Press Room: Jim Dozet Holy Grail: Karma Paddy’s: Mugsy the Two Timers Blue Sky: Steve and Dave & the Watchmen, Red Hampton Federal Jack’s: Karaoke Trio Rudi’s: Mike Effenberger Inn on the Blues: Delta Sky Mary La Bec Rouge: Warhorse w/ DJ Bob Rudi’s: Chris Burbank Exeter Newmarket and Chris Klaxton Generators Central Wave: Drama Sea Shell: The Spectras One Dock Square: and Dave Newsam Shooters: DJ Bigg Z & D KJ’s: Karaoke Squad DJs Stacey Janes: Karaoke Michelle Currie Salisbury Saturday, August 6 Fury’s: Wicked Whiskey Salisbury Hampstead Ogunquit Carousel Lounge: Coo- Biddeford Kelly’s: Johnny Angel Kennebunkport Newburyport Seaglass: Live jazz Pasta Loft: TMFI Front Porch: The Judy pers Escape The Oak & the Ax: Pete Federal Jack’s: Glenn The Grog: Soul Robot, Show

Comedy • Suzanne Westenhoefer Fri., Sept. • RICHARD DESOTA & THE Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Ellis Park in York Beach, Fri., Aug. 7 p.m. • Louis C.K. Thurs., Aug. 4, at 7 16, at 8 p.m., Jonathan’s EXPLORERS at Ellis Park in York Mon., Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. 12, at 7 p.m. • JESSICA PROUTY at Hampton p.m., Casino Ballroom Beach, Sat., Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. • THE BUSKERS at Hampton • THE DOVER COMMUNITY Beach Sea Shell Stage on Mon., • THE UPROOTS on Sat., Aug. 6 at Beach Sea Shell Stage on Tues., BAND at Ellis Park in York Beach, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. • Hampton Beach Comedy Festival Free outdoor concerts 6:30 p.m. at the Wells Harbor Park. Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. Sat., Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. • CLASSMATES BAND at Sun., Aug. 7 through Tues, Aug. 9, at • DRUMMING ON THE DECK A four piece band featuring vocals, • THE CONTINENTALS at • EDDIE FORMAN Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Ashworth by the Sea, Hampton, NH, with Ben Baldwin at the Kittery guitar, percussion and bass. Free Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on ORCHESTRA (E.F.O.) on Sat., Tues., Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. featuring Jimmy Dunn (hosting all Art Association, 8 Coleman Ave. show. Wed., Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wells • TRIBUTE TO JACK KNOX at three nights) and 15 comics over the in Kittery Point, Maine, www. • THE SPECTRAS at Hampton • FRED MANZI TRIO at Ellis Harbor Park. Polka music with Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on three nights (Shane Kinney, Matt D, kitteryartassociation.org, Tuesdays Beach Sea Shell Stage on Sat., Aug. Park in York Beach, Wed., Aug. 10, traditional Polish lyrics. Wed., Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. Steve Bjork, Dan Crohn, Dave Rattigan, in July from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ben 6, at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. • SOULMATE at Hampton Beach • TRUE WEST at Hampton Beach Tony V, Mike Whitman, Lamont Price, supplies the drums, shakers and bells • ALL TOGETHER NOW at • THE GOAT ROPERS BAND at Sea Shell Stage on Sat., Aug. 13, at Sea Shell Stage on Thurs., Aug. 18, Jim Colliton, Karen Morgan, Mark — all ages welcome. Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. Riley, Mike Prior, Kevin Neales, Mike • ANGELA WEST at Hampton Sun., Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. • EASTERN SOUND JAZZ TRIO • AFTER HOURS BAND at Ellis McCarthy, Kelly MacFarland). Tickets Beach Sea Shell Stage on Thurs., • AIR FORCE BAND at Ellis Park • EASTERN SOUND at Hampton at Ellis Park in York Beach, Sun., Park in York Beach, Fri., Aug. 19, at cost $15 per night in advance ($20 on Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. in York Beach, Sun., Aug. 7, at 7 Beach Sea Shell Stage on Fri., Aug. Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. the day). • KING LUDWIG BAVARIAN p.m. 12, at 7 p.m. • RAGE N AGE at Hampton Beach • ALL TOGETHER NOW on Sat., • Ron White Fri., Aug. 12, at p.m., BAND at Ellis Park in York Beach, • THE REMINISANTS at • MILL CITY REVIVAL BAND at Sea Shell Stage on Sun., Aug. 14, at Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wells Casino Ballroom Fri., Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. York Independent | August 4 - 10, 2011 | Page 20 New Castle, NH www.barnbilly.com Cava 104 Congress St., 603-433- 250 Market St.,603-431-2300, 5800, American Legion Post 56 Wentworth by the Sea Beach Fire Bar and Grill 10 Commercial Ave., 3100 www.sheratonportsmouth.com www.salisburypavilion.com 9 Hannaford Dr., 207-363- 603-422-7322 658 Main St., 207-646-8998 603-319-1575 The Oar House State Street Saloon SurfSide 5 Beach Bar and Grill 0376 Bintliff’s Daniel Street Tavern 55 Ceres St., 603-436-4025 268 State St., 603-431-4357 25 Broadway, 978-463-9222, The Atlantic House Newington, NH 335 Main St., 207-646-3111, 111 Daniel St. Old Ferry Landing Taipei & Tokyo Chinese & www.surfside5.com 2 Beach St., 207-363-0051 New Asia www.bintliffsogunquit.com Dolphin Striker Ceres St., 603-431-5510 Japanese Restaurant Blue Sky at the Atlantic 347 Shattuck Way, Front Porch Cafe Lounge & 15 Bow St., 603-431-5222 Paddy’s American Grill 1456 Woodbury Ave., 603-431- Seabrook, NH House 603-431-3121 Piano Bar Fat Belly’s 27 International Dr., 603-430- 1628 American Legion Post 70 2 Beach St., 207-363-0050 Paddy’s American Grille 9 Shore Road, 207-646-4005 2 Bow St., 603-610-4227 9450 The Wet Bar 169 Walton Road www.atlantichouseyorkbeach. 27 International Drive, Jonathan’s Ogunquit Flatbread Company The Page 172 Hanover St. Castaways Seafood & Grille com 603-430-9450 92 Bourne Lane, 207- 138 Congress St., 603-332-9700 172 Hanover St., 603-436-0004 209 Ocean Blvd., Fox’s Lobster House www.paddysgrille.com 646-4777, www. Gas Light Co. Players Ring Theater Rochester, NH 603-760-7500, www. Nubble Lighthouse Point, jonathansrestaurant.com 64 Market St., 603-431-9122 105 Marcy St., 603-436-8123 Fat Tony’s castawaysseafoodgrille.com 207-363-2643, foxslobster.com Newmarket, NH Maxwell’s Pub Harbor’s Edge Poco’s Cantina 61 N. Main St., 603-335-7020 Chop Shop Pub Inn on the Blues KJ’s Sports Bar 243 Main St., 207-646-2345 250 Market St., 603-559-2626, 37 Bow St., 603-431-5967 Governor’s Inn Café 920 Lafayette Road, 603-474- 7 Ocean Ave., 207-351-3221, 22 N. Main St., 603-659-2329 MC Perkins Cove sheratonportsmouth.com Popover’s 78 Wakefield St., 603-332- 6001 www.innontheblues.com Lamprey River Tavern 111 Perkins Cove Road, Herbert’s Lounge 8 Congress St., 603-431-1119 0107 Markey’s Lobster Pool Lobster Cove 110 Main St., 603-659-3696 207-646-2631, 1500 Lafayette Road, 603-431- Press Room Old Oak Tavern Route 286, 603-474-2851 Long Sands Beach, 207-351-1100 The Riverworks Restaurant www.mcperkinscove.com 5882 77 Daniel St.,603-431-5186 38 N. Main St., 603-335-2148 Master McGrath’s Lobster in the Rough and Tavern Tapas and Tinis Hibachi Japanese Steak House The Red Door Rochester Opera House Route 107, 602-4474-3540 1000 Route 1, 207-363-1285. 164 Main St, 603-659-6119 125 Main St., Ogunquit, 2466 Lafayette Road, 107 State St., 603-373-6827 31 Wakefield St., 335-1992 Prime Time Sports Grill Panda Sakura Restaurant Rockingham Ballroom 207-646-9700 603-436-2898, hibachinh.com Red Hook Brewery 620 Lafayette Road, 603-760- 9 Ocean Ave., 207-363-8808 22 Ash Swamp Rd. The Hilton Garden Inn 35 Corporate Dr., 603-430-8600 Rye, NH 7230 Ruby’s 603-659-4410 Plaistow, NH 100 High St., 603-431-1499 Ri Ra Irish Pub The Carriage House Sharon’s Sea Grill Cottage Place, US Route 1, The Stone Church Corner Pocket Isle of Shoals Steamship Co. 22 Market Square, 603-319-1680 2263 Ocean Blvd., 603-964- 186 Ocean Blvd., 603-474-2618, 207-363-7980 on Zion Hill 181 Plaistow Road., 325 Market St., 603-431-5500 River House 8251, www.carriagehouserye. www.sharonsseagrill.com Ship’s Cellar Pub at the 5 Granite Street 603-659-7700 603-382-3130 Jitto’s Supersteak 53 Bow Street 603-431-2600 com York Harbor Inn www.stonechurchrocks.com The Sad Café 3131 Lafayette Rd, 603-436- www.riverhouse53bow.com Ray’s Seafood South Berwick, ME Route 1A, 207-363-5119 148 Plaistow Road, 9755 Rudi’s 1677 Ocean Blvd., The Red Barn Shore Road Restaurant Newton, NH 603-382-8893 La Bella Italian Restaurant 20 High St., 603-430-7834 604-436-2280, www. 310 Portland St., 207-384-1010 Route 1A, Shore Road, Hen House Sports Bar 2454 Lafayette Road, 603-319- Rusty Hammer raysseafoodrestaurant.com 207-363-6533 & Grill Portsmouth, NH 8213 49 Pleasant St., 603-436-9289, Stratham, NH Stage Neck Inn 85 S. Main St., 382-1705 American Legion Post 6 Merril’s Place www.therustyhammer.com Salisbury, MA Acoustic Outfitters 8 Stage Neck Road, 207-363- 96 Islington St. 3528 Lafayette Road, 603-219- Sake Japanese Restaurant Carousel Lounge 72 Portsmouth Ave., 778-9711 3850, www.stageneck.com Ogunquit, ME Agave Mexican Bistro 8235 141 Congress St., 603-431-1822, 20 Oceanfront South, 978-465- Union Blue Hotel & Union Grill Angelina’s Ristorante & 111 State St., 603-427-5300, Mombo www.portsmouthsake.com 9045 Wells, ME Beach St., 207-363-1333 Wine Bar Blue Mermaid Island Grill 66 Marcy St., 603-433-2340, Sakurabana Japanese Connie’s Stage Coach Bull & Claw York Grille & Pub 655 Main St., 207-646-0445, hill at Hanover and High www.momborestaurant.com Restaurant 95 Elm St., 978-465-3543 Route 1 North, 207-646-8467, 647 US Route 1, 207-361-4120 angelinasogunquit.com streets, 603-427-2583 Momma D’s Casa Di Pasta 40 Pleasant St., 603-431-2721, La Chiquita Mexican www.bullnclaw.com Arrows Restaurant Bratskellar Restaurant www.sakurabananh.cocm Restaurant 41 Berwick Road, 207-361-1100, 980 Lafayette Road, Route 1 Bypass North, Shalimar India Restaurant 188 Lafayette Road, 978-463- York, ME www.arrowsrestaurant.com 603-436-0717, dinnerhorn.com 603-431-6511, 80 Hanover St., 603-427-2959, 4688, www.lachiquitas.com 1637 Room at York Harbor Barnacle Billy’s Café Mirabelle www.mommads.com www.shalimarindia.com Seaglass Restaurant Inn Perkins Cove, 207-646-5575, 64 Bridge St., 603-430-9301 The Music Hall Sheraton Harborside 4 Oceanfront North, 978-462- Route 1A, 207-363-5119

Yoder Band Porch Rockers Hampton Ogunquit Monday, August 8 RiRa: Oran Mor Newmarket Newburyport Mombo: Matt Fogg Ron’s Landing: The Front Porch: The Judy Dover Stone Church: Bluegrass 10 Center: The Phil Newburyport Press Room: Combo Read/Allen Duo Show Brickhouse: Rockright York jam w/ Dave Talmage McGowan Jazz Quartet David’s Tavern: Lost Sabraso Sea Shell: All Together Jonathan’s: Judy Collins Academy Blue Sky: Tom Kennedy The Grog: Open mike w/ Gypsy Soul w/ James Red Hook Brewery: Now Top of the Chop: Acous- Inn on the Blues: Kara- Portsmouth Paul Prue Fitzpatrick Citizen Cope, Robert Ran- Stacey Janes: Karaoke Plaistow tic open mike w/ Dave oke Dolphin Striker: Frank Joseph’s: Bob Allison Grog: Third Man High dolph & the Family Band, Sad Cafe: Ari Jacobsen, Ogden Corso Port Tavern: Irish Seisu- Joseph’s: Michael Soulive, Mitten Kennebunkport Joshua Jones, Gang of Tuesday, August 9 Gaslight: Paul Warnick in w/ Eamon Coyne O’Brien RiRa: Coopers Escape Federal Jack’s: Karaoke Thieves Exeter Biddeford Press Room: Larry Gar- Port Tavern: Recurring Rudi’s: Chris Klaxton w/ DJ Bob Shooters: Music Trivia Run of the Mill: Open land Jazz Jam Newmarket Dream and Nate Therrian One Dock Square: Portsmouth mike Rudi’s: Dimitri on piano Stone Church: Grateful David J Daniel Street Tavern: Hampton Dead Celebration Newmarket Salisbury Karaoke Sea Shell: Reminisants Dover York KJ’s: Karaoke Carousel Lounge: King Newburyport Dolphin Striker: Dan Stacey Janes: Karaoke Brickhouse: Acoustic Blue Sky: Steve and Dave Portsmouth Karaoke 10 Center Street: Live Stevens open mike w/ Anthony Inn on the Blues: Green Blue Mermaid: Open Ogunquit jazz Gaslight: Ben Kilcollins Kennebunkport Vito Fiandaca Lion mike Front Porch: The Judy York Glenn’s: Michelle Will- (2 p.m.), Island Fever w/ One Dock Square: Fury’s: Tim Theriault & Dolphin Striker: Mary Show Blue Sky: Sara Thompson son Rog and Ray (6 p.m.) Michelle Currie Friends Wed., August 10 Fagan Jonathan’s: Al Stewart Inn on the Blues: The The Grog: Parker Wheel- Rudi’s: Jazz brunch w/ Dover Gaslight: Kevin Burt Maxwell’s Pub: Karaoke Substance er’s Blues Party feat. The Sharon Jones Newburyport Hampton Fury’s: One Hand Free RiRa: Granite Men Colby’s, Cheryl “Dirty Joseph’s: Timothy Grant Sea Shell: The Buskers Plaistow Sunday, August 7 Blonde” Aruda, Lenny Salisbury Stacey Janes: Karaoke Exeter Seabrook Sad Cafe: Up for Grabs, Biddeford Bradford, Steve Bankuti Carousel Lounge: King Portsmouth Shooters: Red Sky Mary, Chop Shop: Karaoke Western Education The Oak & the Ax: Ale- Joseph’s: Bob Wolfman karaoke Dolphin Striker: Old Kennebunkport Tim Theriault w/ DJ ric Nez, Cross Record, & the BW Trio Surfside 5: Hot Like Fire School One Dock Square: Portsmouth South China Gaslight: Sev David J Hampton York Blue Mermaid: Jim Newmarket York Press Room: Jazz grill La Bec Rouge: DJ Kelly Blue Sky: Jim Gallant Dozet Dover Stone Church: Open Blue Sky: Dennis Coraccio w/ Chris Burbank, Dave Newburyport Sea Shell: The Conti- Daniel Street Tavern: Brickhouse: DJ Erich mike w/ Dave Ogden Inn on the Blues: Rob Wells, Ryan Parker, Keala The Grog: Steven Spun- nentals Karaoke Kruger Benton Kaumeheiwa and Les gin Stacey Janes: Karaoke Dolphin Striker: The Harris, Jr. Joseph’s: Cathy Nerdone

Harbor Park. Features a Beatles at Ellis Park in York Beach, Fri., • BRITISH YANKEES at Hampton Other music & nightlife events go to www.prescottpark.org. www.yorkartassocation.com. Free. tribute band. Free show. Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Beach Sea Shell Stage on Fri., Sept. • SUMMER PICNIC SERIES • REDHOOKFEST will be held • RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTIVAL • THE MORLOCKS at Ellis Park • ANNIE CLARK on Sat., Aug. 27 2, at 7 p.m. coming to the Opera House in City at the Redhook Brewery at Pease on Sun. Aug.14, from 1 to 5 p.m. at in York Beach, Sat., Aug. 20, at 6:30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wells Harbor • DEEP FRY’D BLUES BAND at Hall, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, Tradeport in Portsmouth on Sat., Prescott Park in Portsmouth. Enjoy p.m. Park. Folk, pop, blues. Free show. Ellis Park in York Beach, Fri., Sept. NH, 603-335-1992. Shows are Aug. 6, from 2 to 10 p.m.. Tickets a mix of performers including • B STREET BOMBERS at • THE BOB K BAND at Ellis Park 2, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and all cost $30 in advance at www. Patty Larkin, Alasdair Fraser and Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on in York Beach, Sat., Aug. 27, at 6:30 • FOUR FATHERS OF ROCK at tickets are $4. Various entertainers hookfest.com, $40 at the door. Natalie Haas, Lindsey Mac, and the Sun., Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. p.m. Ellis Park in York Beach, Sat., Sept. will be performing such as the junior • SIMONS & GOODWIN Nouveaux Honkies. Admission is • THE REMINISANTS at • PAUL WAYNE at Hampton Beach 3, at 6:30 p.m. summer theater troupe, Mike Morris, Performers Bob Simons and Renee Free. Visit www.prescottpark.org. Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Sea Shell Stage on Tues., Aug. 30, • THE NEW LEGACY SWING Wayne from Maine, and more. Goodwin will play a live acoustic set • PORTSMOUTH BRASS Mon., Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. BAND on Sat., Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. • THE ROYAL BRITISH featuring folk music on Sat., Aug. 6, WORKS The Seacoast African • THE CONTINENTALS at • THE REMINISANTS at at the Wells Harbor Park. Swing, LEGION BRASS BAND Prescott at 7 p.m. at the York Public Library, American Cultural Center will Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage on dance, Latin, polka and waltzes. free Park is hosting the Royal British 15 Long Sands Road, York, Maine, present a concert featuring light Wed., Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. show. Legion Brass Band on Thurs., Aug. 207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us. classical, jazz and popular music on • BOBBY CARLSON & STONES • ANGELA WEST & • FRED MANZI TRIO at Ellis 4, at 3 p.m. The band is composed • ALLAN SCHWINN & BOB Sun., Aug. 21, at 4 p.m. Call 603- RIVER at Hampton Beach Sea Shell SHOWDOWN at Hampton Beach Park in York Beach, Sun., Sept. 4, at of 56 musicians from England DANZILO, musicians, will perform on 430-6027 or go to saacc-nh.org. Stage on Thurs., Aug. 25, at 7 p.m. Sea Shell Stage on Thurs., Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m. who will be celebrating their 90th Sat., Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the York Art • NEW MAGNOLIA JAZZ BAND at 7 p.m. anniversary. Call 603-436-2848 or Association, 394 York St., York, Maine, Page 21 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent FILM REVIEWS BY AMY DIAZ fies him as Jake Lonergan, a robber and possible townsfolk. Also joining the posse are a preacher- murderer. He arrests Jake and holds him for the type named Meacham (Clancy Brown) and Ella federal marshal to take to Santa Fe. Also head- Swensen (Olivia Wilde), a mysterious woman ed to Santa Fe is Percy Dolarhyde (Paul Dano). who seems to know something about Jake. Ella He’s the wildcard, wastrel son of Woodrow Dol- seems to know a lot of things, like more about the arhyde (Harrison Ford), the gruff cattle rancher ships and their inhabitants than she lets on and in the area. Because Woodrow Dolarhyde is the how to keep her hair silky and smooth even while small town’s main economic engine, Percy takes riding around the New Mexico desert. the liberty of acting like a jerk. When Jake con- Shotguns and aliens, horses and spaceships — fronted Percy while he was bullying townsfolk, how nicely peanut-butter-in-my-chocolate these Percy carelessly shot his gun and hit a deputy. elements are together. Both genres bring to mind So now Percy is joining Jake for a wagon ride to classic B movies — which is arguably what this federal court. movie also is — and both require a certain amount Except that just as the wagon is setting off, of suspension of disbelief (nobody’s hair looks Woodrow and his men, including Nat Colorado that good for that long, for example). Ridiculous (Adam Beach), show up to get Percy. In any other swagger and thrilling derring-do (yes, of course western, this would become a guns-drawn stand- somebody jumps off a galloping horse onto a off but in this western the showdown is interrupted spaceship) fit well with both genres. There’s a kid, by some approaching lights. These lights, moving a dog, a woman and some intra-human fighting in a way totally unlike the torches Woodrow and — all required elements in any good adventure his men were carrying, have everyone captivat- such as this. We even get nice supporting roles, ed until, wham, the shooting starts and the town including a few scenes (which alone are worth the is under attack. People flee, some shoot back and ticket price) with Walton Goggins (the endlessly some are lifted straight into the air when lasso-type entertaining Boyd Crowder of Justified) as a dim- strings shoot out from the ships that are strafing bulb robber. Cowboays & Aliens the town. The thing on Jake’s wrist lights up and Cowboys & Aliens is the perfectly late-sum- Cowboys & Aliens (PG-13) wrist. He is clearly a man of the Old West and using those bad-ass skills displayed earlier, Jake mer movie — not overly ambitious, clearly more Cowboys fight aliens in the thing is clearly a device of a more advanced escapes the wagon and manages to shoot one of interested in having a good time than in creat- Cowboys & Aliens, a nice untaxing technology and despite the amnesia even the the ships down. The wounded occupant is spotted ing a classic sci-fi event (or, thankfully, than in action ride. man knows something’s up. When an encoun- leaving town and Woodrow rounds up some men creating some kind of sequel-able franchise). B- ter with some riders starts to go sour, we learn A man (Daniel Craig) awakens in a field to head out — at first light, of course, like in good Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of western that the man is also one heck of a fighter who unsure of who he is or where he is. His clothes westerns everywhere — to go and find it. Wood- and sci-fi action and violence, some partial nudi- takes down three men and picks up a horse, a are tattered and the most notable thing about him row’s son Percy was taken by the ships, as was the ty and a brief crude reference. Directed by Jon gun and dog in the process. He rides in direc- (other than that he’s Daniel Craig, and is quite sheriff (whose grandson Emmett, played by Noah Favreau, Cowboys & Aliens is an hour and 58 tion of town and there we learn that he may be the looker even when he’s all covered in dirt) Ringer, joins the hunt), the Doc’s (Sam Rock- minutes long and distributed by Universal Pictures. wanted — the sheriff (Keith Carradine) identi- is that he has a metal thing clamped around his well) wife Maria (Ana de la Reguera) and other SIGNS OF LIFE

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Velma SIGNS OF LIFE All quotes are from Liberty: A We, in turn, each contain 50 trillion Like flowers and stuff. What you up The Chatterbox Café was packed ty years. Their motto: What Do We Novel of Lake Wobegon, by Garri- cells, each of which has a coil of DNA to?’ The beauty of ordinary things … Three old widows in one booth Need That For? We’ve Gotten Along son Keillor, born Aug. 7, 1942. that, uncoiled, would extend six feet will give you a boost. with two of their sisters and six bur- Without It So Far, Why Change Now? long so each of us consists of an invis- Aries (March 21 – April 19) He ly farmers in another, eating sticky Embrace useful progress. Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) You got ible coil stretching 950 million miles, was Spanish no longer. Or rather buns the size of softballs. Join the Cancer (June 21 – July 22) A no credit for accomplishment in this all the way to the sun and ten times — he had decided this — he would regulars for some sticky buns. man doesn’t just up and walk away town. You could be awarded the beyond. Each of us is insignificant decide his ancestry for himself. He Gemini (May 21 – June 20) from a garden in July. A garden he’s Nobel Peace Prize and they’d say, and each is vast and complicated, would be Hispanic some days when All the old goats sat piled into that been cultivating for thirty-two years. ‘Peas! The man never grew peas in and this includes his wife, trudging he was up for it and otherwise be booth, the ones who had succeeded So there’s a drought. Water as you his life! Wouldn’t know peas from barefooted in the grass, watering her whatever he happened to be. Be what in defeating almost every intelligent can and wait it out. It rains here. lentils!’ You’ll have to settle for flowers. Ponder the complications in you want to be. and hopeful initiative to move Lake This isn’t a desert. You’ll need to be knowing you did a good job. the insignificance. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Wobegon forward in the past for- patient. Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) He had Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) But known her all her life and he didn’t Irene was hard to open your heart to. By Dave Green need to tap her knee with a mallet You could pour out your innermost or give her the Rorschach test, she thoughts and she’d likely say, ‘I don’t 5 SU D was screwed up, just like everybody know where you come up with that 9 8 else. You learn that in a small town. stuff.’ Which was true, she didn’t. 2 6 3 4 There is no normal. Don’t call peo- So talk to someone who understands O KU ple names you wouldn’t want them better, if that’s what you want. But to call you. either way, someone who listens qui- Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) He etly is to be valued. digits 1 through 9. had a knack that most decent peo- Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) And 6 9 4 1 Last week's puzzle answers are below ple do not ... He’d soft-soap you and he was in California … but he drove tell you how wonderful your family a thousand miles back to Minnesota 7/28 was and then come in for the kill and to say good-bye to Mom and Dad and 7 5 5 9 8 2 6 3 1 7 4 ask for a leadership donation of five in no time they made him feel guilty 1 2 3 7 5 4 6 9 8 thousand dollars. You will be asked and wretched for wanting to abandon 5 3 1 4 6 4 7 9 1 8 3 5 2 to make a donation or contribution them so he stayed in the frozen North of some kind. Do what you comfort- and married the high school sweet- 7 6 2 3 4 9 8 1 5 ably can. heart who he’d tried to leave behind. 8 3 4 5 2 1 9 6 7 Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) ‘The Don’t base your decisions purely on 3 8 5 9 9 1 5 6 8 7 2 4 3 problem,’ she said, ‘is that it’s hard to guilt. 3 5 1 4 9 2 7 8 6 repeat success. As you ought to know Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) ‘It’s

2011 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc. Syndicate, Features King by Dist. Puzzles, Conceptis 2011 4 7 9 8 3 6 5 2 1 by now.’ Don’t worry about repeating a new life, Clint. I’m all done grump- 4 1 3 success. Just focus on getting it once. ing about the dairy business and I’m 8/04 2 8 6 1 7 5 4 3 9 Inc. Syndicate, Features King by Dist. Puzzles, Conceptis 2011 Difficulty Level Difficulty Level 7/28 Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) seeing the beauty of the everyday. Page 23 | August 4 - 10, 2011 | York Independent 071258