arts - The New Hampshire

Saying goodbye to a community favorite

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, April 9, 2021

After seven wonderful years, Main Street Makery located on Durham’s Main Street is closing its doors. On March 29, 2021, Shop Owner Sarah Grandy announced the devastating news on the store’s Facebook page and through an email newsletter. The store’s closing date is April 30.

On the Spot: The Fry’d Guys

By Anna Kate Munsey · Friday, April 9, 2021

Six ambitious University of New Hampshire (UNH) seniors have poured their hearts and souls into late-night eats spot Fry’d, an instant Durham hit.

Young fashion designer donates to COVID-19 relief

By Aubrey Benoit · Friday, April 2, 2021

MAD-X started less than a year ago. With an array of tie-dyed sweatsuits and stickers, designer and owner, Madeline Hixon has sold her works of art to profit all those who have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Seaspiracy or ConspiraSea?

By Cassie Hollasch · Friday, April 2, 2021

The new Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” made a splash of controversy on more than its content about the horrors of the fishing industry; this controversy came from many viewers who believed it should have been called “ConspiraSea” instead. But hate the name or love it, the film is sure to make anyone think twice before eating seafood.

Theatre Dept. adapts to COVID-19 restrictions

By Rhianwen Watkins · Friday, April 2, 2021

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Theatre Department faced many challenges this year as they navigated ways to cope with COVID-19 restrictions amidst performing their 2020-2021 performance season.

Simple and inexpensive craft for RAs

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 23, 2021

All you need is a rainbow blast of Sharpies, white ceramic tiles, rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, and most importantly, a whole lot of imagination.

On the spot: Nahcotta art gallery

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Tucked in the New Hampshire seacoast lies Nahcotta, a modern art gallery and boutique bursting with life. Portsmouth’s Nahcotta is a self-proclaimed beacon of inspiration and creativity.

Local artists adapt to pandemic-related challenges

By Teddy Tauscher · Tuesday, March 23, 2021

3S Artspace in Portsmouth has a new exhibition which opened March, 5 and will remain open until April, 25. This comes amid a pandemic that has made it harder for artists who deal in physical mediums to adapt to an increasingly online world.

Wildcat ways to enjoy the spring safely

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Early spring in New Hampshire can be finicky in its first few weeks but even so, it is still one of the best times of the year. With spring’s warm sunshine after months of coldness and the gentle breezes that come with it, few would argue that spring isn’t refreshing after a long winter - especially a winter made long by COVID-19 and living in a pandemic.

Everything deserves a second chance, even clothing

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 23, 2021

On March 5, 2021, Topanga Canyon Vintage reopened in a new location that is more accessible for customers. The small business is located at 13 Jenkins Court, Durham, NH and is open Wednesday – Sunday noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

"I Care a Lot”: A thrilling flick with a muddled message

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, March 23, 2021

It can be rare to find a movie where you don’t want the main character to win. Sure, there are films where the protagonists do a litany of awful things from heading mafias to flat-out murder, yet often times there is some small inkling of sympathy nestled into their storyline that makes you root for them in one way or another. Yet Netflix’s 2020 release “I Care a Lot” manages to make it very easy to hope its lead character, Marla Grayson, fails and fails hard, even if that is not the film’s intention.

Orville Peck reclaims the cowboy in debut album

By Isabelle Curtis · Thursday, March 4, 2021

In an age where social media and government surveillance makes completely starting over almost impossible, Orville Peck—name unknown and face obscured–personifies the anonymity of the Old West. A persona he uses in his 2019 debut album “Pony” to reclaim the cowboy as a figure of loneliness on the fringes of society.

Tom Alsip’s UNH Directorial Debut

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Directing a musical production. Starting a job somewhere new. Being an educator during a pandemic. All three of these things by themselves are challenges, but add all of these situations together and it may seem like an all-too-daunting undertaking. That is unless you’re Tom Alsip, the new assistant professor for the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Theater Department and this year’s director of the university’s mainstage show “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.”

Farinas takes flight: local artist shares his inspiration

By Aubrey Benoit · Wednesday, March 3, 2021

[DURHAM]-- Ryan Farinas, 22, and his band “BLANCO” performed at The Big Bean in Durham, New Hampshire (NH) two Saturdays ago. Farinas takes on the role of lead singer, Shane Jozitis on drums, Kai Dimuzio on bass, Matt Oriente on saxophone and Thomas Williams on guitar. Filling up the capacity of 70 people in a COVID-safe environment, his show was a hit to say the least. Hitting almost 30,000 streams on Spotify alone for his single “I Wanna Die in Hawaii” illuminates the talent Farinas exudes as a young and emerging artist.

UNH student provides creative winter apparel options

By Cassie Hollasch · Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021

It’s no surprise that the winter in New Hampshire is cold, too cold for some even. Combining that with the longer duration of the cold weather in New Hampshire compared to other states, winter jackets become the main apparel in everyday wear. For the stylish individuals, this means that your outfit often gets covered, hiding your creative form of self-expression. 

Local teen donates album proceeds to cancer research 

By Isabelle Curtis · Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021

Wolfe Ramsay is many things. A high school senior. A basketball player. A musician. He now adds album writer to the list with the release of his first full length album “Real Life Psychology” earlier this month. 100% of the album’s proceeds earned from streaming services will be donated to the Jimmy Fund.

UNH students reflect on National Kindness Day

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

[DURHAM]— Feb. 17 was National Kindness Day, making this past week an opportunity for people to spread kindness. I decided to go out of my way to spread kindness to those around me and encouraged my friends and peers at The University of New Hampshire (UNH) to do the same. 

Video games for long (social) distance game nights

By Cassie Hollasch · Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021

It has been almost a year since life as we’ve known it, including the ways we socialize with one another, has been changed by COVID-19. Even though some of these challenges have been alleviated thanks to safety measures taken at UNH allowing students to experience some normalcy, challenges such as rising cases, winter weather limiting time outdoors, and the overall state of the country still make socializing with friends difficult. Difficult, but not impossible.

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Dream, Memory, History, and Craig Hill

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

I had the opportunity to talk with Craig Hill about his current exhibit, Clusters, on display at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth. The eclectic mélange of comic, collage and culture is a trip.

The Show Must Go On: Mask and Dagger's Tartuffe

By Cassie Hollasch · Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

When the University of New Hampshire (UNH) went into Orange Mode of operations last Thursday afternoon in response to the rise of COVID-19 cases on its Durham campus, UNH’s resident drama club Mask and Dagger was faced with the difficult decision of canceling live performances of “Tartuffe”, their first show of the semester. However, quick-thinking, coordination, and flexibility managed to save the show.