Discover Portsmouth had scarcely opened its doors in spring 2008 when Mark Ankarberg stepped in. Ten years later, Mark is still there. Standing just inside the door at 10 Middle Street, he smiles as visitors enter. They are full of…
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Meet up next Wednesday morning at Portsmouth City Hall at 8am for a bike tour around the City to celebrate Bike Month. Also to celebrate Bike Month, Zagster is offering a discount: just $5 for an annual membership if you plan to…
More Creative Pursuits in & around Portsmouth
This is our last issue of 2017, so we thought we’d highlight some local stuff that might play right into your New Year’s Resolutions. Common resolution themes include jumping into more creative endeavors, taking more time in nature and/or around…
Locals to follow: The Family Room Podcast
This awesome local interview podcast features people from the greater Seacoast area just chatting about their lives, interests, local issues and creative endeavors. The Family Room recently returned for its second season (after host Pete Squires took a sabbatical that included a several-month…
Poetry After Hours & The Poets Corner
Recently, I met up with organizer Shane Morin to chat about a few different poetry events he organizes. One is Poetry After Hours, which takes place every 3rd Wednesday at RiverRun bookstore — except this month, when it’ll happen around…
7th Settlement Brewery Publick House Series: Hospitality Included
Publick House Series: Hospitality Included July 6, 2017 at 8pm at 7th Settlement Brewery, 47 Washington Street, Dover NH Tonight is your chance to hear more about the whys and hows of the first restaurant or bar in New Hampshire…
Prescott Park Arts Festival – Summer Cheat Sheet Links
You probably know about the magic happening at Prescott Park all summer — but in case you need a refresher, here are some quick handy links: the full summer lineup of the concerts: the movies in the park: absolutely everything on the…
Gilley’s and Other Hot Dogs on the Seacoast
When I saw that the website First We Feast rated Gilley’s as the best hot dog joint in NH, it got me to thinking. I’d definitely call Gilley’s a “must-visit” spot in Portsmouth, though more for the experience than the actual food…
Bubby’s NY Style Delicatesen
Mmm, Bubby’s. It’s been long enough since I last featured them that I can do it again, right? Right. Bubby’s Deli is my favorite place for breakfast or brunch. It’s really convenient, being right on the edge of downtown (so it’s…
How to find out what’s going on in Portsmouth, NH
Resources for finding out what is going on in and around Portsmouth, NH: Twitter list: Portsmouth I created this Twitter list when I was first getting into Twitter. I have been curating the list ever since — and it’s still…