Hello there - I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing Fourth of July holiday. Last Saturday night my oldest friend since third grade came for dinner. It has been incredibly hot, so we ate a light meal of chicken with cilantro / spinach rice topped with cumin yogurt (recipe in a future post). Nancy read my tarot cards (things are looking up!) and at 9pm we walked down the hill to view the fireworks. A little slow at first, but the finale was terrific and now the tourist season is in full swing. If you're out and about in Portsmouth, here are a few things that may be of interest . . .
- The musical "Peter Pan" is performed every Thursday through Sunday at Prescott Park on the Piscataqua River, June 25th through August 22nd. Concerts every Wednesday.
- Talented jewelry designer Rebecca Alden Fortier has a beautiful new blog where you can see examples of her stunning work. Or go to Worldly Goods and be tempted in person.
- Recently I had a fantastic meal at Cava - a wine and tapas bar tucked into Commercial Alley. Sit at the bar and order the chef's tasting menu. Trust me on this one.
- For those who love putting pen to paper, Gus and Ruby Letterpress is an elegant little shop now located in Market Square.
- Overnight Art 2010 is a public art competition resulting in a temporary outdoor art exhibit from June to October. Take a stroll around town to view the six pieces - this year's theme is "Bridges", inspired by the public debate surrounding the bridges that connect Portsmouth with Kittery.
Until next time,
- Doreen Labels: art, culture, events, restaurants, shopping
