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Art factories
Mill buildings reinvented by artists
By Heidi Masek hmasek@hippopress.com

There’s a service elevator, and I was told to watch where I stepped — that someone had lost their lunch near it. At the end of one hallway are giant doors that were opened to let in spring sunshine and air.

THEATER: Concord does the Full Monty
Plight of the out-of-work man
By Heidi Masek hmasek@hippopress.com

Wayland Bunnell is directing The Full Monty for Community Players of Concord.

Yes, that’s a play in which guys get naked, an interesting choice for community theater, but Bunnell sees far past that aspect of the show.

LONGSHOTS: Draft winds blow NFL teams to make interesting decisions
by Dave Long

The NFL draft arrives this weekend, which to many who follow football is nearly as much fun as a playoff game. They love the pre-draft intrigue, the maneuvering up and down the board on draft day and Mel Kiper Jr.’s big board and mock draft.

FOOD: A week of eats in Manchester
Special dishes, special prices
By Linda A. Thompson-Odum food@hippopress.com

This year’s Manchester Eats Week will be held from Sunday, April 26, through Thursday, April 30. It is the perfect chance for food lovers to enjoy a meal at their favorite restaurant or try a meal at a different eatery — all for a great value.

TECHIE: Boot quickly with Linux
Open source finds a niche by starting fast
By John “jaQ” Andrews  jandrews@hippopress.com

One complaint you’ll rarely hear from Windows and Mac users is that their computers boot up too darn fast. Many folks leave their computers on all the time, sucking up electricity, so they don’t have to wait when they want to quickly check e-mail. A better option comes in the form of alternative operating systems that boot up much more quickly.