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Hey Everyone...for those of you hanging on the edge of your seat as to whether or not "Kitten Roses' ever got her cake....take a peek!

"Okay, sorry to leave all of you hanging on the kitten rose thing...I found two great choices right here in Keene! For the prettiest cake, with almost unlimited flavor options I got my husbands and sons birthday cakes at Kristen's Bakery & Cafe. They are okay cakes as far as taste, excellent for creativity on the decorations, but honestly I think Kristens is far better at making soups, sandwiches, muffins and scones - BUT...

...for my old fashioned-skip-the-fussy-and-remind-me-of-the-Italian-Brooklyn-wedding-cakes of my childhood...I went to Price Choppers, spoke personally to the bakers, and they came through big time - I asked them to add mocha flavoring to the vanilla buttercream frosting, make one layer chocolate and the other vanilla, and go crazy with the kitten roses - it was GREAT! If you tell me how Kimberly, I can send you photos of the Kristens cakes, but sadly my cake got eaten too fast for a photo op!
Now if I can find a venue for my sons upcoming 3rd birthday party...
take care!
Christine

Thanks a lot Kitten Roses, you may have perked up some southwestern NH ears when it comes to buying a cake! Your pictures speak a thousand words - glad it tasted well too! Keep on writing...Kimberly

Hi Kimberly, I am writing from Red River Theatres, an independent
non-profit in Concord, N.H. that is bringing important
movies to the area. We wondered if you could help us
let folks know that we are bringing the movie The War
Tapes back to Concord on Thursday, March 29.

As you no doubt know, this film was made by N.H.
soldiers. I'm sure some of your website followers are
in Concord.

Red River Theatres hosted the New Hampshire premier of
this film several months ago. The New Hampshire
soldiers who shot the film were on hand to answer
audience questions, and nearly 2,000 people came to
the screenings.

The movie will play March 29 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Main Street. Admission is $7, except for soldiers, seniors and students, who will pay just $5.
Any help you could give us
publicizing the film would be greatly appreciated.
You can see our website at www.redrivertheatres.org.

Thanks again,
Annmarie Timmins

NO NO, thank you Annmarie! I hope my readers flock to you on the 29th - I unfortunately cannot make it! Thanks for writing....Kimberly

Gorrrrrgeous weather huh!? Make this Sunday memorable and send the kids packing for school on Monday with ear to ear grins!

Children's Painting Class
Juliet's Art shoppe, Brookline

Winter At The Zoo
Charmingfare Farm, Candia

Take A Walk On The Wild Side
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness

Teddy Bear Lunch
Santos-Dumont Cafe, Milford

Does anyone feel like March blew right on by? Not to say that it's over, or to look so far ahead that we forget the present, but it's almost April?! I'm so confused...here are 4 can't lose happenings for this Friday...enjoy the weekend...be safe!

For Those Who Have Little Princesses...
The Snow Queen
Concord City Auditorium, Concord

For Those Who Need A Laugh...
Bucky Lewis Adult Comedy Dinner Show
Stonebridge Country Club, Goffstown

For Those Who Can't Commit...
The Commitments
The Colonial Theatre, Keene

For Those Who Can't Lego...
The LEGOŽ Millyard Project
SEE Science Center, Manchester

St. Patty's Day is on the way so start planning your pub crawl now! No matter what NH corner you are in, be sure to find a lovely Irish pub for corned beef, craic and a pint of rich and foamy Guinness. Here are some choices, be sure to check their websites for St Patty's Day events, there is some fantastic fiddling planned...

1. Cu Na Mara, Bristol - ahhh...the unknown gorgoues lake of Newfound...and a pint...Erin Go Bragh!

2. The Shaskeen, Manchester - set in the old milltown...lovely!

3. Coat of Arms, Portsmouth - someone let me know how this place ranks amongst the Irish

4. Biddy Mulligans Irish Pub, Dover

5. Molly Malone's, Portsmouth - you get authentic and Portsmouth...cannot go wrong!

6. The Peddler's Daughter, Nashua - I hope hope hope the place has banned smoking because I never made it past the hostess last time I was in....

7. McGuirks Oceanview, Hampton - not sure how I would get past the signs for Airbrushed T-Shirts - 3 for $5! notorious on the Hampton strip....

8. The Shannon Door Pub, Jackson - any reason to get to Jackson is a good reason...

9. Killarneys Irish Pub, Nashua - something weird about walking into a Holiday Inn Bar though....

and

10. Wild Rover Pub, Manchester

Ok so it's late and my titles are either so painfully boring or just plain dumb nonsense. So what I want to tell you about is a great deal come March 24th & 25th at the Notchland Inn in truly romantic and tiny [the smallest town in NH by the way]Hart's Location, NH. Doesn't the town name alone beg you to go!

The northern sap has been running and just simply touring in and out in a day isn't enough. Take a peek at this Inn and just maybe you'll be convinced to spend the weekend...so check availability now and have something to look forward to come the end of March!

Kimberly -
I am looking for something fun to do for St. Patty's Day without driving to Boston. Thanks
Kat

Kat - look no further - you must head to Manchester! Check out last year's blog on it.

This year's parade will be on March 18th at 12pm sharp on Manchester's Elm Street!
See you there! We head to the Brimmer for our fun! Kim

How weird is this for NH? Well, perhaps if you knew the kind of town Franklin was, you may understand where I'm coming from....on Saturday, March 10, none other than Franklin, NH hosts the Russian American Kids Circus at Franklin Opera House.

Hi! I'm recently engaged and my fiancee wants to elope to Lake Winnipesaukee. Do you have any suggestions? I want to be married on a beach !!!!

Thanks Marie

OK Marie - Congratulations and you have several nice choices. If smack dab on the beach all barefoot and googly-eyed is your thing, then I would recommend you ask one of the following businesses how to in fact get that done. Otherwise, consider the following...

1. The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls - Church Landing, Meredith - really gorgeous and romantic

2. Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Lakeport

3. Castle in the Clouds, Moultonboro

4. Steele Hill Resorts, Sanbornton