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ArchivesThe Currier Museum ReopensBy Ellen Grimm on Monday, March 31, 2008.After being closed nearly two years for construction, the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester reopened Sunday. They're celebratiing all week with free admission and public tours. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm was among the 4,000 people who got the chance to see the museum's new look on opening day. listen:
  The Guitar DoctorBy Jon Greenberg on Friday, March 28, 2008.In a small walk-down shop in Exeter, New Hampshire, old guitars find new life at the hands of Pat DiBurro. Some are over 150 years old. When DiBurro finishes with them, his goal is that they should sound as good as that day long ago when some master guitar builder declared them done. DiBurro has been working on guitars for over 30 years and as New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg reports, in that time he’s learned that sometimes the most demanding bosses are the dead ones. listen:
Northern Stage Produces The Elephant ManBy Kevin Gardner on Friday, March 28, 2008.A new version of the Tony Award winning play "The Elephant Man" opened last week at Northern Stage in White River Junction. Set in the 19th century, it's based on a true story. NHPR's Theatre Critic Kevin Gardner saw the play on opening night and has this review. listen:
Businesses Taking Steps to Go GreenBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, March 27, 2008.It seems everywhere you turn these days more businesses are going “green” or at least trying to. But not every business leader knows exactly what that means or how it might affect the bottom line. So earlier this week, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce set out on a quest to make sure businesses realize the smallest step can make a huge difference. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
Senators Feel the SqueezeBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, March 27, 2008.This week, lobbyists have begun in earnest to talk to State Senators about the controversial bill that would overhaul the public retirement system. On one side unions representing public employees want the Senate to substantially change the bill that came out of the House. And they're using their political power to pressure those Senators they've supported in earlier elections. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Daniel Webster College Teaches Homeland SecurityBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Thursday, March 27, 2008.Daniel Webster College in Nashua is breaking new ground. It's the first college in New England to offer an undergraduate degree in homeland security. The academic trend to educate students in the field of counterterrorism is growing nationwide. But critics say colleges are capitalizing on a fad and fear. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern has more. listen:
Can Voting in New Hampshire Cost a Lawmaker a Job?By Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.A recent story out of Manchester has highlighted one of the difficulties of being a New Hampshire citizen lawmaker. Members of the legislature sometimes have to vote on bills that could endanger their jobs. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm reports. listen:
New Hampshire's Lottery Commission Says It Needs Expanded GamblingBy David Darman on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.The debate over gambling has a new participant. New Hampshire’s Lottery Commission jumped into the issue when it announced it needs new gambling options. The Lottery said they can’t rely on the games they run now to raise enough money to reach its revenue projections. But gambling opponents say the Lottery’s request should be denied, just like all the other gambling plans that have been offered over the years. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
Music Benefits Brain-injured Patients at Crotched MountainBy Dianne Finch on Monday, March 24, 2008.Scientists have known for some time that music stimulates the brain. Studies suggest music can help people battle depression, recover memory and become more focused. Researchers are also looking at the possibility that playing or listening to music can help the brain heal itself. Those potential benefits bring hope to patients and therapists alike at the Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center. NHPR’s Dianne Finch reports. listen:
It's An Uneasy RelationshipBy Kevin Gardner on Friday, March 21, 2008.New Hampshire loves its community theatres. And it supports plenty of them. Historically, however, the state has been less enthusiastic about professional theatre companies. That’s begun to change a bit. New Hampshire’s newest professional theatres – and some of its older ones - are looking for ways to tap into the energy and enthusiasm of local performing artists, and their audience. That’s not always easy, as NHPR correspondent Kevin Gardner reports. listen:
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