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D.F. Richard is Proud to be a Presenting Sponsor for the Music Hall's 20th Annual Kitchen Tour.

The kitchens we all dream of - sleek and contemporary, cozy and traditional, packed with innovation and imagination - will become a reality for one day as The Music Hall presents its popular annual Kitchen Tour. Now in its 20th year, this benefit for The Music Hall will feature kitchens and dining spaces in the seacoast city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The tour will be held Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10am to 3pm.

“This year’s tour, themed City Living, will be filled with creative and well-crafted kitchen designs, extraordinary views and 20th Anniversary surprises!” exclaims Meghan Durkee, Special Events and Corporate Manager at The Music Hall.

Each year, the tour attracts over 1,200 visitors, who come out to support The Music Hall and to gain inspiration for their own kitchens. Proceeds from the tour are used toward operating costs to support The Music Hall, an American Treasure for the Arts.

Kitchen Tour fan Janet Stevens, whose home has been on the tour twice, said, “The Kitchen Tour is a grand day - an opportunity to ‘case study’ because you can go into all of these new kitchens and see the different styles. It’s inspiring and uplifting.”

The Music Hall Kitchen Tour is self-guided, making it the perfect opportunity to come and see breathtaking kitchen designs as well as spending some quality time at unique shops and restaurants in downtown Portsmouth. According to Ann Kendall, co-chair of the event, “This year, our tour leads you through Portsmouth. We are confident that each home will thrill and inspire everyone on the tour. Our Kitchen Tour Committee is so thankful to all of our homeowners who so graciously open up their homes for this important event for The Music Hall.”

An easy-to-follow map is provided, and tour-goers can start and finish the tour anywhere they like. For visitors looking to turn their own dreams into reality, the craftsmen, artisans, designers and architects involved in the kitchens are noted in the tour’s guidebook along with detailed descriptions of the kitchens. Many of the fine craftsmen will also be available to speak with during the tour.

New this year: Gourmet Ticket

While tour ticket prices remain at the same level for the sixth year in a row, a new Gourmet Ticket has been created to celebrate the 20th Anniversary. Included is admission to all the kitchens on the tour, plus an exclusive peek at additional kitchens and a morning or afternoon reception featuring sample wines and gourmet foods from local celebrity chefs. The expanded ticket is $75.

About the city of Portsmouth

Settled in 1623, Portsmouth is a vibrant, coastal New England city that honors its colorful maritime and mercantile past and is passionately engaged in shaping its future. This walkable regional capital provides residents and visitors with a unique urban experience: a working seaport, unique locally owned shops and restaurants, and world-class arts and culture.  The geographic location, history and cultural strength of Portsmouth regularly lands it on various “best places to live” lists. Prevention Magazine named Portsmouth one of the top 100 walking cities in the America for 2008. Also in 2008, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Portsmouth to its list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations , calling the city “one of the most culturally rich destinations in the country” with a stimulating mix of historic buildings, sidewalk cafes, great restaurants, art galleries, jazz clubs and distinctive artisans’ boutiques. In 2009, Forbes Traveler listed Portsmouth as one of America’s Prettiest Towns.

About the Kitchen Tour

1,200 visitors attend The Music Hall’s Kitchen Tour each year to get a peek inside the contemporary or traditional homes of a historic seacoast town, and to gain ideas for their own kitchens. Proceeds from the popular tour - now in its 20th year - are used toward operating costs to support The Music Hall.  The tour highlights the work of local companies including architects, builders, carpenters, and lighting, landscape and sound designers. In addition, local retail shops and restaurants support the tour through ticket sales and special promotions.

Tickets

Kitchen Tour tickets are $20 for Music Hall members, $23 for non-members, and $25 if purchased the day of the event. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by phone at 603.436.2400, or online at tickets.themusichall.org

D.F. Richard - Taste of Dover on the Seacoast, NH.

D.F. Richard Energy, a fixture in the Seacoast and southern Maine heating and propane market for over 75 years, has once again agreed to be the Event Underwriter for Dover Main Street's Taste of Dover.

This year marks their eighth consecutive year of sponsorship, bringing D.F. Richard's contribution to an unprecedented $20,000 for this one event.

"We couldn't put on this annual fundraising event without their generosity", stated event co-chair Cheryl Murphy Savage, "We are so thankful that they have stayed with us all these years."

In 2003, Dover Main Street began to produce an annual Live & Silent Auction with a small Taste of Dover aspect, which ran for three years with such themes as An Evening at the Cocheco Mills Marketplace, Wild Wild West and Viva Las Vegas. D.F. Richard Energy was not only the event underwriter in the inaugural year at the Mill, they also brought a propane fireplace to the event for display and donated items for the auction. After a year hiatus, the committee decided to spin the food portion of the auction into a self-standing event that focused solely on area restaurants.

"It was time for a change, and, in the vein of buying local, we wanted to support our restaurants and get the word out in a big way about what they had to offer. D.F. Richard Energy is a local company that looks to support other local companies - it fit perfectly with what we wanted to do", said Michelle Sawyer, event co-chair.

Over the next 4 years, the Taste team transformed the Cocheco Mills Café into a completely new location without even leaving Dover, amazing attendees each year - Moon Over Main Street, Winter Wonderland, New England Sports Spectacular, Spirit of the Rain Forest. In its eighth year, the Taste of Dover will again astound as the committee changes it up and pulls out all the stops in creating a "Restaurant Runway" to be held on Thursday, Feb. 3rd, doors opening at 5:30 p.m. D.F. Richard serves Dover, Wells, Berwick, York, Rye, Kittery, Sanford, Dover, Rochester, Portsmouth, Durham and surrounding towns in southern Maine and seacoast NH. To find out more information call 800-649-6457 or visit their website at www.dfrichard.com.

To find out more information about Dover Main Street Program, contact the office at 740-6435 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

D.F. Richard - New Office on the Seacoast, NH.

D.F. Richard is pleased to announce that we have added an office on the Seacoast. Please stop by and visit Roland, Dottie and Jo-Ann at 39 Cedar Road, North Hampton, NH. There is nothing we enjoy more than seeing one of our customers!

D.F. Richard Energy wins Dover 2009 Business of the Year

Article published May 16, 2009

DOVER The big winner on Friday night was D.F. Richard Energy, the 2009 Business of the Year recipient. The business, founded in 1932, was credited for it sponsorships of the city's major events, including the Cochecho Arts Festival and Apple Harvest Day and its support of the city's many institutions.Owner Robert Richard accepted the award with tears in his eyes.

"I'm humbled and proud," he said.

Richard thanked his many employees and the community.

For full article, click here.

Barrington names citizen, business leader of the year

Article published September 17, 2009

BARRINGTON The Barrington Chamber of Commerce named Guy Shevenell as the 2009 Barrington Citizen of the Year Shevenell is being recognized for his longtime service to the Barrington Youth Association. This organization, known as the BYA, oversees the instructional teams, softball, Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken for boys and girls from 5 to 9 years old. He has been affiliated with the association since 1978 and has been president since 1988. Durinf his time with the BYA the program has grown to include seven different fields for games and over 46 teams. Parents, other volunteers and participants past and present are thankful for the growth and success of the BYA. As a coach, and officer and a hands-on volunteer, Shevenell has been a positive influence in the lives of literally thousands of Barrington citizens. Shevenell, owner of Guy Auto Repair in Rochester, lives on Route 202 in Barrington with his wife Deborah, and they have three daughters Jessie, Nicole and Candy.

Keith Newton of D.F. Richard Energy was named by the Chamber as Barrington 2009 Business Leader of the year. Newton is being recognized for his leadership as president and vice-president of the Chamber over the past several years. Newton lives in Strafford with his wife Michelle and sons Kyle and Travis.

D.F. Richard Energy, where Keith has been employed since 2002 in business development, has been very supportive to the Barrington Chamber. Shevenell and Newton will be recognized at the October meeting of the Chamber as well as at the annual dinner on Nov. 7. For more information, see the website barringtonchamber.org.

Rick Card receives Pay It Forward Award

June 14, 2008 2:50PM

PORTSMOUTH Rick Card, general manager for D.F. Richard Energy, was honored at the 2008 Tournament of Hope golf event held to benefit the programs of Rockingham Community Action (RCA).

Since its inception 16 years ago, the Tournament of Hope has been supported by local businesses concerned with the health, safety, and financial self-sustainability of Rockingham County low-income residents. This year, the Pay it Forward Award goes to Rick Card who has supported RCA spirit of community action with both volunteer time and the financial support of the Dover-based company.

The tournament was held this year on June 10 at the Wentworth by the Sea Country Club with limited foursomes and sponsorships. For information on the event or on RCA programs and services, contact Patte Ardizzoni at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 431-2911.