Long Story Short is a storytelling series created by Beth LaMontagne, in collaboration with 3S Artspace in Portsmouth and NHPR.

Catch fireworks in Hillsboro, Pittsburg and Rochester this weekend. Plus, ride your motorcycle to the Currier Museum for Bike Night, meet local authors in Tamworth or solve a murder mystery in Berlin.

Some favorite authors offer their suggestions for summer reading, plus host Rachel Barenbaum has some books by New England authors to recommend.

After nearly two centuries of disrepair, the Fort at No. 4 in Charlestown was rebuilt in the 1960s as an interactive, open-air museum dedicated to preserving local heritage.

The Americana Folk Duo of Viv & Riley took a brief break from their Onlies gig to talk to us about their latest duo projects on The Folk Show.

If you’re looking to venture out for a fireworks show, WMUR has a list of basically every planned fireworks display in the state. More of a DIY-type? Our map shows where fireworks are (and aren’t) allowed, and where special permits are required.

This debut novel is about an itinerant Singaporean ex-con hiding from her past in different countries. And on our Book Biz segment, author Katherine Center reflects on her 20-year publishing career.

Two of Canada’s great singer-songwriters come together; Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier are multi-award winning, solo musicians in their own right.

Pride Month concludes with festivals in Littleton, Manchester, and North Conway. Plus, NHPR is throwing a Pride Party this Saturday!

The Wood Brothers stopped by The Folk Show with songs from their new Puff of Smoke album.