Indie authors print on demand
Doing it yourself can be cheaper, faster and more profitable than traditional publishing, but the writers do all the work.
Arts & Culture
West coast cutaway
Only four states have no sales tax besides New Hampshire, and one of them, Oregon, has found a creative approach to promoting a stronger film industry. Theirs doesn’t need a production incentive supported by levying from consumer purchases, something Granite State entertainment sector figures have pondered workarounds for here.
REDC announces arts and culture business competition
The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) announces an Arts and Culture Business Competition, the third in the THRIVE Competition Series, a collection of business challenges that will provide money and momentum to help growing small businesses thrive in New Hampshire. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, REDC will award a total of $30,000 in grant prizes throughout the four competitions.
Q&A: Editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Carol Connare & Sarah Perreault
How do you keep a vintage brand fresh? The editors of the “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” face that challenge every year as they gather material for an annual publication that is nearly as old as our nation.
Shot on location
Portsmouth-based filmmaker Chris Stinson, owner of Live Free or Die Films, was involved in the production of "The Holdovers," which he says he wishes could’ve been made locally. But when movie crews look toward the northeast, the Granite State isn’t in their sights.
Manchester’s Ryan Lessard offers discourse into free press, citizenship topics in new comic book series
Communications professional Ryan Lessard launches Kickstarter campaign to produce four issues of sci-fi adventure comic book series "Sentinel"
Personal stories and global ideas take center stage at TEDxAmoskeagMillyard
TEDXAmoskeagMillyard, which debuted in 2011, returns Oct. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.
Moondance for a lucky couple: $7,000
Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth has booked Irish singer Van Morrison for a two-night stand in October. Remaining tickets are priced as high as $3,000 each plus fees.
Leavitt's adds to court case and challenges mural ordinance
Since January 2023, Conway and Leavitt's County Bakery have been in federal court regarding what Leavitt's says is a mural and the town declares is a sign
NHBCA announces winners of the 40th Annual Arts Awards
On May 6, more than 250 guests attended the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts (NHBCA) 40th Annual Arts Awards, where Northeast Delta Dental, Wentworth by the Sea and St. Mary’s Bank were among those recognized for their support of the arts and culture through their donations of time, funds and resources.
