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SEACOAST EVENTS CALENDAR MAY, 2021!

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WEEKLY HAPPY HOURS
–Luigi’s West End Pizzeria (Daily, 4pm-6pm). 
–Blue Mermaid (Weeknights from 2pm-5pm). 
–Smuttlabs (Weds-Fri, 4pm-6pm). 
–Ore Nell’s Barbecue (Monday-Friday, 4pm-6pm). 
–The Franklin (Weds-Sun, 4pm-6pm). 
-All Day Happy Hour Under The Tent at Vida Cantina (Sundays from 11am-9pm). 
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WEEKLY SUNDAY BRUNCH
–STREET (9:30am-3:00pm). 
–Blue Mermaid (10am-2pm). 
–Piano Bar Brunch at The Front Porch (10am-2pm). 
–The Wilder (10:30am-2:30pm, Saturdays too!)
–BRGR Bar (11am-2pm). 
–M.C. Perkins Cove (11am-3pm). 

–Bistro 1828 (10am-2pm).
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ONGOING EVENTS
–RENT at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, hosted by Firehouse Center for the Arts (May 14 through May 23, 2021). 
–Cycle The Seacoast (through June 30, 2021). 
–Historic Walking Tours of Portsmouth (daily). 
–Fun Home at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre (through May 28). 
–Godspell (virtual and in-person) at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre (through May 30). 
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SATURDAY, MAY 1
–YART SALE at 3S Artspace (through May 9). 
-Opening day of the Portsmouth Farmers Market (8am-12pm). 
-Opening day of the Kennebunk Farmers Market (8am-12pm). 
–Open Studios at Art Up Front Street (10am-4pm). 
–Maine Pottery Tour at local studios (11am-4pm). 
–Live Music at Cisco Brewers (4pm-7pm). 
–Great Art on Screen: Secret Impressionists (virtual) with The Music Hall (all month). 
–Entangled at The Music Hall (7pm). 
–The Hep Cats at Nikanos Ogunquit (8pm-11pm). ____________________________________________________
SUNDAY, MAY 2
–Open Studios at Art Up Front Street (10am-4pm). 
–Maine Pottery Tour at local studios (11am-4pm). 

–Sunday Blues & Brews at Sawbelly Brewing Company (12pm-3pm). 
–DIS-N-DAT Band at The Stone Church (3pm-6pm). 
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MONDAY, MAY 3
–Burrito Monday at Dos Amigos Burritos (11am-8pm). 
–Trivia Night at Blue Mermaid (6pm-8pm). 
–Jam Camp at The Daily Sweat (8pm-9pm). 
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TUESDAY, MAY 4
–Family Storytime on the Lawn with Dover Public Library (10am-10:30am). 
–In Stiches Handicraft Group (virtual) hosted by the Kennebunk Free Library (11am-12pm). 
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 5
-Happy Cinco de Mayo!
–In-Person Adult Knitting Group at the Dover Public Library (9:30am-11:30am). 
–Cinco de Mayo Cooking Class at Stonewall Kitchen (11:30am-1pm). 
–Complimentary Meditation (virtual) at the Portsmouth Public Library (12:15pm-1pm). 
–FAME Jr. (virtual) with the Seacoast Repertory Theatre (7pm). 
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THURSDAY, MAY 6
-Opening Day of the Exeter Farmers Market (2:15pm-5:30pm). 
–Live Music at Sea Dog Brewing Company (5pm-7:30pm). 
–Antje Duvekot at The Music Hall (6pm, 8pm). 
–California Wine Class at Coastal Wine Ogunquit (6pm-8pm). 
–Trivia Night at Smuttlabs (6pm-8:30pm). 
–Tiny Victory Garden Series (virtual) with the Portsmouth Public Library (7pm-8:30pm). 
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FRIDAY, MAY 7
–Sage Farm Antiques Show (10am-7pm). 
–Online Games with the Portsmouth Public Library (2pm-3pm). 
–Art ‘Round Town at Portsmouth art galleries (5pm-8pm). 
–Owls of New England at The Word Barn Meadow (5:30pm-6:30pm). 
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SATURDAY, MAY 8
–Portsmouth Farmers Market (8am-12pm).
–Kennebunk Farmers Market (8am-12pm). 
–Sage Farm Antiques Show (10am-5pm). 
–Chris Ross Band at Old Vines Wine Bar (1pm-4pm). 
–The Kenny Brothers Band at The Stone Church (6pm-9pm). 
–Jeffrey Foucault at The Word Barn Meadow (7pm-8:30pm). 
–“The Elton John Experience” at Jonathan’s (7pm). 
–“Making Me Laugh” Comedy Series at The Strand (7pm-10pm). 
–Eric Andrews Jazz String Quintet at Nikanos Ogunquit (8pm-11pm). ____________________________________________________
SUNDAY, MAY 9

-HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
–Sage Farm Antiques Show (10am-4pm). 
–Mother’s Day Brunch at M.C. Perkins Cove (11am-3pm). 
–Live Music at Sawbelly Brewing Company (12pm-3pm). 
–Bread & Circus at Old Vines Wine Bar (1pm-4pm). 
–Wine Tasting and Mother’s Day Bouquet Making at Coastal Wine Ogunquit (1pm-6pm). 
–Virtual Pasta Making Class with Stonewall Kitchen (6pm-7:30pm). 
–Don Cambpell Band at Jonathan’s (7pm). 
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MONDAY, MAY 10
–Book Club: The Four Winds at The Music Hall (6pm). 
–Quartermania Bowling at Bowl-O-Rama (8pm).
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TUESDAY, MAY 11
–Family Storytime on the Lawn with Dover Public Library (10am-10:30am). 
–Taco Tuesday at Dos Amigos Burritos (11am-8pm). 
–In Stiches Handicraft Group (virtual) hosted by the Kennebunk Free Library (11am-12pm). 
–Spring Seed Saving Presentation (virtual) with Strawbery Banke Museum (6pm-7pm). 
–Cotton Mills of Dover Talk (virtual) with the Dover Public Library (7pm-8:30pm). 
–No So Tiny Desk Concert (virtual) with the Seacoast Repertory Theatre (8pm). 
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 12
–Complimentary Meditation (virtual) at the Portsmouth Public Library (12:15pm-1pm). 
–Piano Bar at The Front Porch (4:30pm-8:30pm). 
–Pizza Night at Vida Cantina (5pm-9pm). 
–Trivia Night at Smuttynose Brewing Company (6pm-8:30pm). 
–Arts in Reach: Creating Community in Quarantine (virtual) with 3S Artspace (7pm-8pm). 
–42nd Street The Musical (virtual) with The Music Hall (May 14-18). 
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THURSDAY, MAY 13
–Family Storytime at the Dover Public Library (10am-10:30am). 
–Exeter Farmers Market (2:15pm-5:30pm). 
–Trio Nova at Old Vines Wine Bar (5pm-8pm). 
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FRIDAY, MAY 14
–The Mallett Brothers Band at The Word Barn Meadow (4pm-5:30pm, 7pm-8:30pm). 
–Zachary Williams at The Music Hall (5:30pm, 8pm). 
–Yoga Nidra at The Daily Sweat (6pm-7pm). 
–Cold Engines Single Release Party at The Stone Church (6pm-9pm). 
–An Evening with Stephen Kellogg at Jonathan’s (7pm). 
–Beau Dalleo at Nikanos Ogunquit (8pm-11pm). 
–“Break A Leg Legally” at The Strand (8pm-11pm). 
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SATURDAY, MAY 15
–Portsmouth Farmers Market (8am-12pm).
–Kennebunk Farmers Market (8am-12pm). 
–Outdoor Yoga + ALS Donations with The Daily Sweat (9am-10am). 
–The Dock Squares at Old Vines Wine Bar (1pm-4pm). 
–Lady Lamb at The Word Barn Meadow (4pm-5:30pm, 7pm-8:30pm). 
–Rockspring at The Music Hall (6pm, 8pm). 

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SUNDAY, MAY 16
–Irish Matinee Live Music at The Stone Church (3:30pm-6pm). 
–Celebrate Hard Working Heroes Week at The Daily Sweat (through May 22). 
–Fried Chicken Sunday at Ore Nell’s Barbecue (4pm). 
–Virtual Bread Making Class with Stonewall Kitchen (6pm-7:30pm). 
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MONDAY, MAY 17
–Trivia Night at Blue Mermaid (6pm-8pm). 
–Quartermania Bowling at Bowl-O-Rama (8pm).
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TUESDAY, MAY 18
–Family Storytime on the Lawn with Dover Public Library (10am-10:30am). 
–Taco Tuesday at Dos Amigos Burritos (11am-8pm). 
–Suzanne Koven (virtual) at The Music Hall (7pm). 
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 19
–Complimentary Meditation (virtual) at the Portsmouth Public Library (12:15pm-1pm). 
–Vance Gilbert at The Music Hall (6pm, 8pm). 
–Portuguese Wine Class at Coastal Wine Ogunquit (6pm-8pm). 
–Planner Society (virtual) with the Portsmouth Public Library (7pm-8pm). 
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THURSDAY, MAY 20
–Exeter Farmers Market (2:15pm-5:30pm). 
–Live Music at Sawbelly Brewing Company (5pm-7:30pm). 
–Trivia Night at Smuttlabs (6pm-8:30pm). 
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FRIDAY, MAY 21
–CreativeMornings at The Music Hall Loft (9am). 
–Online Games with the Portsmouth Public Library (2pm-3pm). 
–The Ghost of Paul Revere at The Stone Church (6pm-9pm). 
–Green Heron with Todd Hearon at The Word Barn Meadow (7pm-8:30pm). 
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SATURDAY, MAY 22
–Portsmouth Farmers Market (8am-12pm).
–Kennebunk Farmers Market (8am-12pm). 
–Exeter Arts & Music Fest at the Swasey Parkway (11am-6pm). 
–Rachael & Vilray at The Music Hall (5:30pm, 8pm). 
–Word Barn Comedy at The Word Barn Meadow (8pm-9:30pm). ____________________________________________________
SUNDAY, MAY 23
–Seagrass at Old Vines Wine Bar (1pm-4pm). 
–Fried Chicken Sunday at Ore Nell’s Barbecue (4pm). 
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MONDAY, MAY 24
–Burrito Monday at Dos Amigos Burritos (11am-8pm). 
–Trivia Night at Blue Mermaid (6pm-8pm). 
–Quartermania Bowling at Bowl-O-Rama (8pm).
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TUESDAY, MAY 25
–Family Storytime on the Lawn with Dover Public Library (10am-10:30am). 
–In Stiches Handicraft Group (virtual) hosted by the Kennebunk Free Library (11am-12pm). 
–National Wine Day Class at Stonewall Kitchen (11am-1:30pm). 
–Neighbor at The Music Hall (8pm). 
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 26
–Great Art On Screen: Hermitage (virtual) with The Music Hall (through June 1). 
–Complimentary Meditation (virtual) at the Portsmouth Public Library (12:15pm-1pm). 
–Piano Bar at The Front Porch (4:30pm-8:30pm). 
–Pizza Night at Vida Cantina (5pm-9pm). 
–Trivia Night at Smuttynose Brewing Company (6pm-8:30pm). 
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THURSDAY, MAY 27
–Family Storytime at the Dover Public Library (10am-10:30am). 
–Exeter Farmers Market (2:15pm-5:30pm). 
–Kevin Kwan (virtual) with The Music Hall (7pm). 
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FRIDAY, MAY 28
–Zach Nugent at The Stone Church (6pm-9pm). 
–Kat Wright at The Word Barn Meadow (8pm-9:30pm). 
–Drive Up Movie: Wonder Woman 1984 at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (8:30pm). 
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SATURDAY, MAY 29
–Portsmouth Farmers Market (8am-12pm).
-Opening Day of the York Farmers Market (9am-1pm). 
–“Exploring Portsmouth’s Past” Guided Tours with Strawbery Banke Museum (10am-3pm). 
–Live Music at Cisco Brewers (4pm-7pm). 
–Irish Whiskey at Sawbelly Brewing Company (5pm). 
–Kate Redgate at The Music Hall (6pm, 8pm). 
–Zach Nugent at The Stone Church (6pm-9pm). 
–Drive Up Concert: The Ghost of Paul Revere at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (7pm). 
–Suede at Jonathan’s (8pm). 
–Eric Andrews Jazz String Quintet at Nikanos Ogunquit (8pm-11pm). ____________________________________________________
SUNDAY, MAY 30
–“Exploring Portsmouth’s Past” Guided Tours with Strawbery Banke Museum (10am-3pm). 
–Seagrass at Old Vines Wine Bar (1pm-4pm). 
–Fried Chicken Sunday at Ore Nell’s Barbecue (4pm). 
–PSO String Quartet at The Music Hall (5pm, 7pm). 
–Fog Ave at Old Vines Wine Bar (7pm-10pm). 
–Suede at Jonathan’s (8pm). 
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MONDAY, MAY 31
–“Exploring Portsmouth’s Past” Guided Tours with Strawbery Banke Museum (10am-3pm). 
–Trivia Night at Blue Mermaid (6pm-8pm). 
–Quartermania Bowling at Bowl-O-Rama (8pm).

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DESIGN SERVICES AT SUMMER HOUSE FURNISHINGS

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Whether you’re looking to decorate an entire house, freshen up a particular room, or find the perfect piece of art, the design team at Summer House Furnishings is here and happy to assist with projects of all sizes!

Let’s learn about the design process (and some helpful tips!) offered by this lovely Rye, New Hampshire home boutique, and get the creativity and visions flowing!

THE DESIGN PROCESS AT SUMMER HOUSE FURNISHINGS…

The design process begins with Summer House Furnishings’ expert design team sitting down with clients to discuss needs and vision for each space. The team invests significant time to understand how clients anticipate using each space, so they can seamlessly transition homes into dream homes. Once the designers gather an abundance of information, they begin the creative design process by strategically (and beautifully) forming together room layouts, inspirational images, paint color ideas, fabric samples, and furniture options to present to clients. As a Seacoast-inspired business, the team at Summer House Furnishings likes to create timeless spaces that are fresh, comfortable, and inviting.

With client feedback, discussions, and collaboration, projects start to take shape and the visions start coming to life! From there, it’s “hello dream home!”. In addition to partnering with clients seeking design services, Summer House Furnishings’ team happily helps customers who pop into its gorgeous Rye, New Hampshire boutique with styling services!

A FEW DESIGN TIPS FROM SUMMER HOUSE FURNISHINGS…

  1. Every color looks different in every home. Test out colors in desired spaces prior to making the final decision!
  2. Vary textures and scale in every space! Start with large furniture pieces, then layer rugs, pillows, throws, decorative accessories and lighting. Each piece will add a unique color and texture which will provide interest to the space.

Visit Summer House Furnishings in person at 25 Sagamore Road in Rye, New Hampshire—the boutique is now open Monday through Friday from 10am-5pm, and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. If you would like to schedule a private shopping appointment or connect with the design team virtually, email ([email protected]) or call (603-319-1655).

Follow Summer House Furnishings on Instagram, and Facebook for inspiration!

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SEACOAST BREWERY, CIDERY, WINERY, AND DISTILLERY GUIDE 2021!

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The Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine is brimming with locally-owned breweries, distilleries, cideries, wineries and more, and we feel grateful to have such a wonderful variety to enjoy in our own backyards.

From Biddeford to Kittery, and Portsmouth to Lee, browse our 2021 list of local places in which to enjoy an adult beverages—in person and on-the-fly!

TILTON BROTHERS BREWING | HAMPTON, NH

At Tilton Brothers Brewing, you’ll find a variety of unique beers that pair beautifully with the brewery’s relaxed atmosphere, fun games, great company, and vibrant mural wall. Tilton Brothers Brewing was founded in 2019 by Seacoast natives Ben and Dave Tilton, along with friend Joe Chase. Ben concocts all beers on-site for fresh pours by the pint in the bright taproom, and for cans and growlers on-the-go!

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT TILTON BROTHERS BREWING:

*Join Tilton Brothers’ Mug Club where memberships never expire, and there are plenty of fun perks to go around!

*Look for a new food program launching in early 2021!

*The taproom is open Thursday 3-8pm and Friday through Sunday 12-8pm.

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DEFINITIVE BREWING COMPANY | KITTERY, MAINE

Definitive Brewing Company opened its flagship location in Portland, Maine in 2018 and after two years in Portland, opened a second tasting room on Route One in Kittery, Maine! At Definitive Brewing Company, the team strives to provide a memorable tasting room experience for all customers. This is culminated by the wide variety of beers ranging from sours and stouts, to IPAs, session ales, and Definitive’s signature Kolsch.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT DEFINITIVE BREWING COMPANY:

*Both Definitive Brewery locations are open 7 days a week, offering indoor and outdoor seating, with many beers on tap, as well as select wines, ciders and seltzers!

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BATSON RIVER | KENNEBUNK, MAINE

Batson River Brewing & Distilling boasts a unique dining experience in both Kennebunk and Portland, Maine. The menus feature a range of cocktails, each crafted with house distilled spirits, along with a full list of Batson River craft beers. Between the food, cocktail, and beer selections, and the stunning interiors, no detail is overlooked at Batson River.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT BATSON RIVER:

*Batson River offers happy hour at both locations, as well as Saturday and Sunday brunch, at its Portland, Maine location. Their third location will open soon in Biddeford!

*Visit Batson River during the winter months and cozy up by the fireplace, while playing games, or enjoy the dog-friendly patio, heated decks, and custom-built fish shacks for socially-distanced dining!

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BUTTERNUT FARM CIDER HOUSE | FARMINGTON, NH

Butternut Farm’s small-batch hard ciders are hand-crafted right on the farm that’s located in Farmington, New Hampshire. Throughout the process, the cider makers use simple methods, natural ingredients, and pay close attention to detail. With cultured yeasts and a minimal amount of preservatives, if any, Butternut Farm’s ciders provide a fresh, clean flavor. Visit the tasting room and experience a locally crafted cider!

*Butternut Farm is a seasonal business that will open for the 2021 season in April! Please refer to their website for up-to-date hours and information.*

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT BUTTERNUT FARM CIDER HOUSE:

*2 oz samples are available in the tasting room, and quart and half gallon sized growlers are available for purchase and refills. 

*Visit Butternut’s family run farm while on site! They have freshly-baked donuts, pies, fruit trees, and cider at the store (opening in April!) and an abundance of seasonal pick-your-own fruit (opening to guests in June)!

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WIGGLY BRIDGE DISTILLERY | YORK, MAINE

Although current restrictions have made it so that the popular craft cocktails, classes, and tastings aren’t currently available at Wiggly Bridge Distilling, the team is still producing its famous spirits and the York, Maine storefront remains open for retail and bottle sales!

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT WIGGLY BRIDGE DISTILLERY:

*We can order online and enjoy shipping to most states! Shop locally online here.
*Wiggly Bridge’s “Bottled in Bond” spirits are now sold in most New Hampshire liquor stores. Look for the display in-store for your chance to win the “Distiller for a Day” program!

*We can’t wait to enjoy bevvies, live music, and fun times in the tasting room soon!

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TRIBUTARY BREWING COMPANY | KITTERY, MAINE

Known for its well-crafted and diverse beer styles, Tributary Brewing Co. in Kittery, Maine is a unique destination offering great beer, good company, and live music. When making plans to visit, see what’s on tap, and take a peek at the events calendar to see which local talent is performing (hopefully in the near future!)! And if you’re in the mood for a bite to eat, you’re more than welcome to bring in food from nearby restaurants (perhaps from Blue Mermaid next door?).

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT TRIBUTARY BREWING COMPANY:

*Hello three-season outdoor deck!!

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THE PORTSMOUTH BREWING COMPANY | PORTSMOUTH, NH

The Portsmouth Brewery is New Hampshire’s original craft brewery! Located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, The Portsmouth Brewery has been making award-winning beer and fantastic food in the heart of downtown Portsmouth since 1991.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT THE PORTSMOUTH BREWERY:

*Enjoy takeout and delivery until 9 pm Monday through Thursdays. Visit The Portsmouth Brewery on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for socially-distanced indoor dining, takeout, and delivery.

*Stay tuned for outdoor dining, live music, specials, and late-night dining coming soon!

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ROUND TURN DISTILLING | BIDDEFORD, MAINE

There’s a hip movement happening in Biddeford, and Round Turn Distilling is an essential part of it! Native Mainers Darren Case and Kristina Hansen returned to their New England roots, from Brooklyn, to found Round Turn Distilling after they were drawn to this growing Maine city’s community of artists and entrepreneurs. Darren and Kristina’s passion is centered around the moments that bring friends and family together—often gathered around a plate or bottle—so this duo works hard to produce quality spirits worthy of sharing life’s special moments.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT ROUND TURN DISTILLING:

*Due to COVID-19, Round Turn Distilling is currently open Wednesday through Sunday for retail shopping and cocktails to-go only. They recently launched the RTD Cocktail Club, a monthly cocktail box that explores the world of classic cocktails and recipes. They will also be offering virtual cocktail classes!

*Bottom center photo credit: Maine The Way.

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FLAG HILL DISTILLERY & WINERY | LEE, NH

Flag Hill Distillery & Winery sits on a 110-acre conservation easement in Lee, New Hampshire, which preserves the property to remain in agriculture forever. The farm switched from a dairy farm to a vineyard in 1987, with the planting of the first grapes on the property, and the winery began in 1990, with the first harvest. Years later in 2004, Flag Hill Distillery & Winery began making vodka from the highest quality apples New Hampshire has to offer. Known as the oldest distillery in New Hampshire, and the largest vineyard in the state, Flag Hill Distillery & Winery is a wonderful destination for seasoned connoisseurs and first time visitors!

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT FLAG HILL DISTILLERY & WINERY:

*Flag Hill is open daily from 11am to 5pm for indoor tastings.

*In addition to tastings and purchasing products to go, we can also enjoy self-guided tours and snowshoe rentals!

*Bottom right credit: @shanoah_madison.

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SMUTTYNOSE & SMUTTLABS | HAMPTON+DOVER, NH

As we anticipate Smuttynose Brewery’s tours and tastings to re-open, there is still so much to enjoy at this Hampton, New Hampshire Brewery! The retail store is open daily, and is stocked with Smuttynose’s latest beer releases, as well as Smuttynose gear. Also on site is Smuttynose’s restaurant, that is currently open for socially-distanced indoor dining, outdoor (dog friendly!) fire pit seating, and takeout. They also host happy hour, industry day, and trivia night. Smuttynose’s sister location, Smuttlabs Brewery and Kitchen, is now open in Dover, New Hampshire for socially-distanced indoor dining and takeout. Pop by this downtown hangout for happy hour, industry day, open mic night, and music bingo.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT SMUTTYNOSE AND SMUTTLABS:

*Stay tuned for live music on the patio coming this spring to Smuttynose Brewery!

*Smuttlabs is a destination for craft beer enthusiasts, as they always serve funky, fresh, and innovative beers you can’t try anywhere else. They also offer new exclusive draft beer releases almost weekly!

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LIARS BENCH BEER | PORTSMOUTH, NH

Housed in an old plumbing supply warehouse in Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s up and coming West End, Liars Bench Beer Co. is an independently owned nano-brewery, tap room and biergarten. Founded in 2016 by UNH college roommates Dane Nielsen & Dagan Migirditch, Liars Bench offers an ever-rotating selection of intentionally brewed, traditionally inspired ales and lagers, as well as a playful menu built for the beer drinker and their brethren. With its inviting atmosphere and communal tables, drinkers are encouraged to tell stories, but not necessarily the truth. Here’s to empty lies; come share one.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT LIARS BENCH:

*Did you know we can purchase Liars Bench gear online??

*Check out Liars Bench’s food menu!!

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LOADED QUESTION BREWERY | PORTSMOUTH, NH

Loaded Question Brewing is a Portsmouth West End craft brewery that was founded on the notion that beer should mimic life, and that every beer has its place. The Loaded Question team brews a wide range of beers because their favorite beer is not one single style of beer or a specific beer, but it in fact changes with environments and who we are spending time with.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT LOADED QUESTION:

*The beer is flowing seven days a week at Loaded Question—share a socially-distanced beer with your friends on the spacious, private patio or inside the tap room.

*Keep your eyes open for their next collaboration, as Loaded Question is always thinking of new ways to partner with local restaurants, bars, breweries and other businesses!

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CZAR’S BREWERY | EXETER, NH

Tucked away on a side street in downtown Exeter, New Hampshire is a mashup of brewery-meets-restaurant, also known as Czar’s Brewery! Much like its European inspirations, this hidden and laidback gem serves up world class beer on small tables by a team with aged smiles and gigantic hearts.

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT CZAR’S BREWERY:

*Czar’s welcomes guests on Tuesday through Thursday from 3pm to 8pm,  
Friday from 3pm to 9pm, and Saturday from 12pm to 9pm!

*For directions, reservations, online ordering and/or curbside pickup, check out The Czar’s Brewery – Brewery, Brewpub, Craft Beers

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WHYM CRAFT PUB AND BREWERY | HAMPTON, NH

WHYM /wim/. abbreviation. 1 Water Hops Yeast Malt (the four basic ingredients of any well crafted beer).

Noun Definition of WHYM. An establishment that is dedicated to local craft beer and community since 2013.

A brewing team with decades of passion turned pro, never serious but always serious about beer.

A kitchen where the Chef and staff care about the ingredients, sourcing locally and creating new American fusion.

A family owned, family operated, and family friendly local brewery and eatery.

One hundred percent artisan—from soda and house crafted cocktails, to local, live entertainment, in the downstairs lounge!

A FEW THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT WHYM CRAFT PUB & BREWERY:

*Conveniently located off of major travel routes I 95 and Rt 101, and 5 minutes from Hampton Beach, WHYM is a convenient place to hop off the highway for a great snack or meal!

*For live entertainment, menus, craft beer, events, and hours, be sure to follow WHYM on social media!

Photos by: Melissa Koren Photography.

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OTHER PLACES TO CHECK OUT:

Corner Point Brewing Company, Great Rhythm, North Country Hard Cider, Sea Dog Brewing Company, Bad Lab Beer, York Beach Beer Co., Chapel+Main, Garrison City Beerworks, Empty Pint, Banded Brewing Company, Cisco Brewers, Earth Eagle Brewings, Sawbelly Brewing Co., Deciduous Brewing Co., Throwback, Stoneface, SoMe, Woodland Farms Brewery.

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A YORK, MAINE HOME BY SOMMA STUDIOS!

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This week we’re enjoying a sneak peek into a sweet Cape Cod style home that was transformed by the oh-so-talented SOMMA Studios!

Hello dream home!

This house was originally purchased as a historic, untouched Cape Cod—clad in dark wood and smoky blue trim. The windows were small, which made the rooms feel even smaller, making the entire home to feel constrained.

Jen Ramsey of SOMMA Studios renovated this entire home and added a wing on the first floor for a master bedroom. One of Jen’s specialties is helping families stay in the homes they love by maximizing the space they already have in a beautiful and functional way. This is a true testament to the wonderful work of SOMMA Studios…

This home renovation was particularly special for Jen as she originally transformed it for her cousin. Awww! What a wonderful example of making small rooms feel bigger, and allowing a younger family to live longer in a space they loved calling home.

This home became the inspiration for one of Profile Homes projects, a separate company Jen Ramsey is involved in as Design Director, which builds net zero homes!

We’re loving the simplicity and neutral palettes of this space…

Thank you, Jen, for sharing your beautiful work with us!

All photos by Geneve Hoffman of 16 Hoops Photography.

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INDOOR DINING AND TAKEOUT AT BRGR BAR PORTSMOUTH!

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This month, our friends at BRGR Bar celebrate their 7th year in business!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

To celebrate this exciting milestone, we’re sharing a few things we’re currently loving at BRGR Bar this winter…

First, we MUST start by sharing our current favorite burger: The Nashville Hot. This hearty burger is made with Vermont-raised spicy fried chicken, mayo, house-made pickles, and homemade coleslaw. It’s bursting with crunchy and smooth, hot and cold, crispy and melt-in-your-mouth buttery goodness. In our minds, it’s the perfect combination.

BRGR Bar is indeed open this winter for socially-distanced indoor dining with strict CDC protocols in place. On our recent trip, we opted for a cozy night in, and enjoyed contact-free curbside pickup and dinner at home…

After enjoying a seamless curbside pickup experience, we couldn’t wait to dive in.

By the time we arrived home, the food was still hot, the milkshakes were cold, and the food was fresh and tasty, as always!

Speaking of milkshakes… What’s a trip to BRGR Bar without ordering its famous frozen beverages?? If you drink a milkshake with dinner, it’s not considered a dessert, right?? Pictured here are the popular “Nutella, Marshmallow, and Graham Cracker,” “Strawberry,” and “Vanilla” milkshakes, which are available for indoor dining and takeout. Take a peek at the beverage menu to be inspired by both the “adult” and non-alcoholic milkshake options!

While BRGR Bar is known for its burgers, its menu doesn’t stop there! With salads, creative appetizers, lentil tacos, black bean burgers, build-your-own burgers, and fries, this downtown Portsmouth eatery offers a variety of options for every diet—vegan, gluten free, vegetarian—you name it!

As a family we shared our dishes and tried some new menu items, which made for an extra special movie night at home! If you’re in the mood to keep on theme with your next movie night and BRGR Bar takeout adventure, we recommend watching the 90’s classic flick “Good Burger”!

Pictured above is BRGR Bar’s Crispy Mojo Pork Belly Tacos, made with stewed black beans and tomatoes, watercress, and chimichurri, just to whet the tastebuds…

Did you know we can also add beer and wine to our takeout orders??

HOURS OF OPERATION

BRGR Bar is currently open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Monday through Thursday: 11:30am-9:30pm.
Friday and Saturday: 11:30am-10pm.
Sunday: 11am- 9pm.

Visit BRGR Bar for Sunday Brunch and bottomless mimosas every Sunday from 11am-2pm.

And if you’re in the service industry, enjoy 25% off your meal on Sundays after 2pm!

To place your takeout order or to make a rezzi for your next dinner out, call 603.294.0902!

Thank you to BRGR Bar owners Carolyn and Jason Dagostino for working hard to provide our community with safe options to enjoy delicious cuisine this winter!

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SEACOAST EVENTS CALENDAR FEBRUARY, 2021!

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ONGOING WINTER EVENTS

–Skating at the Labrie Family Rink at Puddle Dock Pond is open for the season! 
-Skating at Churchill Rink at Jackson’s Landing is open for the season! 
-We can also skate at “Frisbee on Ice” at the Kittery Community Center, and at the New Castle elementary school rink. 
–The Gallery at 3S Artspace is open Thursdays through Sundays. 
-Fancy an afternoon of sledding at Wagon Hill Farm??
-There are lots of unique events happening this month at the Portsmouth Public Library for Seacoasters of all ages! 
-Strawbery Banke Museum hosts a variety of educational classes for kids!

EVENTS BY DAY

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
–Teen Take & Makes with Portsmouth Public Library (11am-7pm).
–Youth Take & Makes with Portsmouth Public Library (11am-7pm).
–Burrito Monday at Dos Amigos Burritos (11am-8pm).  
–Service Industry Night at Loaded Question Brewing Company (1pm-7pm). 
–Trivia Night at Blue Mermaid (6pm-8pm). 
–Quartermania at Bowl-O-Rama (8pm). 
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
–Tapas Tuesday at 50Local (5pm-9pm). 
–Online Local History: The Elvis Room—Virtual Talk (6:30pm). 
–Diane Rehm—Virtual—with The Music Hall (7pm). 
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 
–Complimentary Meditation at the Portsmouth Public Library (12:15pm-1pm). 
–Happy Hour at BRGR Bar (3pm-6pm). 
–Middle School Paint Night—Virtual—with the Portsmouth Public Library (5pm-6pm). 
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
–OTTO Pizza and Local Beer Pickup at SoMe Brewing Company (4:30pm-5pm). 
–Happy Hour at Ore Nell’s Barbecue (4pm-6pm). 
–Live Music at Sea Dog Brewing Company (5pm). 
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
–Potions Class—Virtual—with the Portsmouth Public Library (2pm-3pm). 
–Live Music at Sawbelly Brewing Company (5pm). 
–The Fantasticks at The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (8pm). 
–Jelani Remy at The Music Hall (8pm). 
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
–Rollinsford Winter Farmers Market (10am-1pm). 
–Rolling Green Winter Farmer’s Market (10am-2pm). 
–Saturday Brunch at The Wilder (10:30am-3pm). 
–Next To Normal at The Seacoast Repertory Theatre (2pm, 8pm). 
–Piano Bar at The Front Porch (4pm, 8pm). 
–Young Frontier Winter Warmer Virtual Concert (8pm). 
–Martin Sexton at The Music Hall (8pm). 
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
–Brunch at Blue Mermaid (10am-2pm). 
–All Day Happy Hour under the tent at Vida Cantina (11am-9pm). 
–Family Day at Bowl-O-Rama (all day). 
–Fried Chicken Sunday at Ore Nell’s Barbecue (4pm). 

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AMY DUTTON HOME’S STUNNING NEW CONSTRUCTION IN PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE!

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At the start of this new home construction project in Portsmouth, Amy Dutton of Amy Dutton Home and her clients were faced with some challenges. After working with the city to meet coding and town ordinance requirements, they were able to hit the ground running on a stunning home that was custom designed and built from the ground up…

After saying goodbye to the original structure, building a new foundation, and seeing the final design, Amy and her clients agreed that having a dream home come to life is well worth the effort… We couldn’t agree more.

This neighborhood home features black windows on the exterior and white on the interior, an open floor concept, four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a butler’s pantry, bar, mudroom, and a four-car garage.

When the homeowners moved in, the basement and space over the garage were not yet finished, but those spaces are now being transformed into a playroom, gym, and home office—the trifecta of living well during this season of life!

The overall design aesthetic, selected in collaboration by Amy and her clients, is a careful blend of natural, reclaimed, and engineered materials. The color palette ranges from whites and grays, to blues and blacks, throughout the home. The mudroom floor pictured below is made of 12 x 24 porcelain slate tiles.

Each of the bathrooms in this home have an element of Carrera marble that can be found in either the countertop, wall tile, or mosaic floor. Porcelain penny rounds were used in the bathroom floors as a juxtaposition of textured wallpaper.  

In addition to designing both the interiors and exteriors of this home, Amy Dutton also led the landscaping. This home sits on a sloped hill, which means they needed to mitigate water runoff. The driveway is retained by a stone wall and has porous pavers as a surface, with a rain garden on the other side, where the water runs through. In the backyard, there are beautiful gardens around the perimeter boasting beautiful hydrangea, birch trees, and perennials. Surrounding the raised patio are small evergreen plants and an outdoor fireplace.

Ahh… Sweet summertime bliss…

From the exteriors to interiors, this unique home boasts stunning features and details for modern, functional living. Once again, Amy, we are absolutely blown away…

Photos by Myriam Babin Photography.

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