Archives

Rodney Miller has been one of the leading country-dance fiddlers in New England for almost three decades. He plays for country dances in town halls and he's brought new elements into the music and played on the concert stage. He's gaining a reputation for building top-quality violins, violas, and cellos. www.greatmeadowmusic.com www.stamellstring.com

Ray Gamache was a journalism professor at the Manchester school. He was about to publish a history of the last 25 years at Notre Dame, when college officials announced they were closing down this spring. Ray's book, "The Water is Wide," is out. He looks back at Notre Dame's past and refelects on its passing.

Also, we hear an essay from our favorite storysmith, Rebecca Rule. It's called "Rocks Rising."

Scott Bulger is a photographer from Loudon who works exclusively in black and white. He says color can distract you from seeing what's in a picture. Recently he published a collection of photographs he took on a trip to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. We'll hear about his trip, his book, and the artistic choices he has made along the way. Learn more about Scott at www.scottbulgerphotography.com

Maren Tirabassi is the Poet Laureate of the seacoast city, and editor of "Portsmouth Unabridged," a new collection of poetry inspired by Portsmouth's special places.
Book launch events: April 29 7pm, Sheraton in Portsmouth (free $open to the public); May 7 5-7pm, Currents; May 14 5pm Porstmouth Athenaeum; May 217pm Waterstreet Bookstore in Exeter.

Mario Andretti is one of the great names in auto racing, but it was a long road to the top. He was born in World War II Italy and his family spent years as refugees. He overcame those obstacles to have a brilliant carreer. His story is told in pictures and words in a new book, "Mario Andretti," by veteran racing journalist Gordon Kirby, who lives here in New Hampshire.