Entertainment: Three on-stage productions to keep you busy
If you’re into theater then this is the week you’ve been waiting for. There are three main stage shows ranging from the high school ranks to the final installment of the Community Players of Concord’s 90th season. With it being the beginning of the month, many places didn’t have their up to date music information online, so use this lineup as a starting point and if you don’t see your favorite spot here, check in with them as the week...
Book of the Week: ‘Ellie and the Harp Maker’
Ellie and the HarpmakerHazel Prior2019, 327 pagesFiction Ellie Jacobs is feeling unsettled. She takes long walks in the countryside and writes poetry. She misses her father, who died a year ago. On the anniversary of her father’s death she discovers a barn filled with dozens of beautiful handmade Celtic harps. And she meets Dan Hollis, a handsome man with dark eyes, who introduces himself as the “Exmoor Harpmaker.” Ellie says that she...
This Week in Concord History
Sept. 24, 1816: A few months after the Legislature confirms Concord as the state capital, the cornerstone of the State House is laid. To now, New Hampshire is the only state in the union without a capitol. Sept. 24, 1957: In a referendum, Concord voters decide to abandon manager-council government for a strong elected mayor. The margin is so thin – nine votes – that opponents demand a recount. The margin will shrink to five votes...
Bring the pup to Pope Memorial SPCA’s Walk for the Animals on Sunday
Based on information from 2016, there are more than 5,000 registered dogs in Concord. That means there’s a community walk/run this weekend that should interest a whole bunch of you out there.Pope Memorial SPCA will host its 24th annual Walk for the Animals this Sunday at Northeast Delta Dental in Concord. The event is a one-day fundraiser for the SPCA, which works to find homes for homeless and abandoned pets.The SPCA is always very...
Got any pets? Concord has all kinds of businesses that cater to them
Concord is a pretty pet-friendly city. As of 2016, there were more than 5,000 dogs registered in the city, and one can only imagine how many unregistered cats, snakes, birds, sugar gliders, iguanas, hamsters and chinchillas are out there. Needless to say, there are quite a few animals living in human homes around here. Luckily, the city is chock-full of businesses that cater to pets. From food to grooming to training to medical care,...
Bulletin Board: Paper shredding, hand bells and poetry slam
Tickets remaining for documentary Dismas Home of New Hampshire, a residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation and reentry program for formerly incarcerated women, have limited tickets remaining for their first awareness and educational event on Wednesday at the Red River Theatres. The program will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and will begin with a pre-screening reception with appetizers prior to the viewing of the New Hampshire premiere of...
These adorable pets are ready for adoption at Pope Memorial SPCA
Pope Memorial SPCA is in the business of saving and caring for pets who have been found or turned over to the organization. Of course, the ultimate goal is to find good homes for all of the pets at the shelter – this is where you come in. There are always so many cute and cuddly pets at the SPCA ready to be adopted. Shannon Camara, director of special events and educational outreach at Pope Memorial, sent over some photos and bios of...
Cats, cats and even more cats at Everett Arena
If you’re a cat lover, then you’ll want to clear your schedule for the weekend because the Seacoast Cat Club is returning to Everett Arena, for both, count them both, days this weekend. It might be the first cat show of the new Cat Fanciers’ Association show season, but this is Seacoast’s 40th show and the goal every year is to make it bigger and better. One of the spectators’ favorite events is the “Pet Me Cats” area. These cats are...
VCA Charities presented Pope Memorial SPCA with check for $6,400
VCA Charities and VCA Hospitals collected donations from VCA hospitals around the state for three months in an effort known as Pennies for Pets. The fundraising effort culminated with a check presentation to Concord’s Pope Memorial SPCA at an event at Russell Animal Hospital at the end of August. Pope Memorial SPCA was the lucky recipient of the jumbo check for $6,374.38, handed off during an ice cream social. The entire Pope Memorial...
Missed Connections: Sandwiches, locked car and workout pants
We can only imagine how glad you were last month when you realized this Missed Connections monthly report would continue. Samesies here. So sit back, relax and take in all the printable postings we found on Craigslist for the month of April. Believe us, there were a couple we would have liked to include here, but we just couldn’t print for a variety of reasons. Once again we’ll add the standard shameless plug that we’re looking for a...
Making Good Health Simple: The persuasive power of pets
I’ve never been a pet person. Ever. Don’t get me wrong – I don’t wish harm on them. I am not mean to them, nor do I mistreat them, it’s just never been my jam. I tried inventing a dog share business (instead of a time share) where you could have a dog just for a week, several times a year. Hold up. Take a deep breath. Before you judge me, let me explain. In second grade I was diagnosed with severe allergies to just about everything....
Meet A&E star Rachel Osterbach, raise awareness at NHDSA Buddy Walk
The New Hampshire Down Syndrome Association and Rachel Osterbach, star of A&E’s Emmy award-winning show, Born This Way, will join forces with the Down syndrome community of New Hampshire at the 2019 Buddy Walk on Saturday. The Buddy Walk is an annual event for people across the state to gather, celebrate, and advocate for and with the Down syndrome community. Participant registration for the annual event is now open...
Entertainment: It’s getting chilly out, but the outdoor music scene is still hot
Music Tuesday Kid Pinky at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Open mic with Mikey G at Tandy’s at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Dave Gerard at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Gov’t Mule at the Capitol Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $65 plus fees at ccanh.com. Justin Cohn at Concord Craft Brewing at 5:30 p.m. Ryan Williamson at Courtyard by Marriott at 6 p.m. Open mic at Area 23 at 6 p.m. Thursday Richard Gardzina at Hermanos at...
Free Comic Book Day to take over Concord on Saturday
Everyone loves free stuff. And if you’ve been known to enjoy thumbing through a comic book or two, then you’re going to really love what we’re about to tell you. Saturday is Free Comic Book Day and Double Midnight Comics (67 S. Main St.) is once again embracing the industry created day to say thanks to lovers of comics from all over the city and beyond. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Double Midnight will giving away free comics – and lots of...
Bulletin Board: Free concert, fundraiser at Uno’s and more
Capital Area Memory Cafe The Capital Area Memory Café for memory-impaired individuals and their family members is Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Granite Ledges of Concord, 151 Langley Parkway. The Memory Café is held on the third Wednesday of each month at the same time. This month is our “Café Chat.” Enjoy an opportunity to socialize and build relationships with others who have memory impairment. Family members can speak...
Author events, book clubs and workshops this week
Lupica to speak No. 1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica will be at Gibson’s Bookstore on Friday at 6 p.m. as he begins an exciting new chapterbook series, perfect for fans of Cam Jansen, filled with his trademark sports action and heart, featuring a lovable twin brother-sister duo who solve sports-related mysteries. There’s nothing 8-year- old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Ice skating returns, upcoming events and more
On Friday, Stefanie Breton, the city’s public information officer, sent out the weekly City Manager’s Newsletter. You can read the full newsletter by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the Newsletter button on the home page. Here are some highlights: Filing deadline for municipal office The city’s next municipal election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Anyone wishing to file for municipal office may file by petition through Friday,...
Get over to Holy Trinity church on Saturday for the 20th annual Taste of Greece
Baklava. Moussaka. Lamb kebabs. Dancing in circles.What do all of these things have in common? They will all be part of the 20th annual Taste of Greece Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church this Saturday.If you’ve never been to any of the previous 19 Taste of Greece festivals, you’ve really been missing out on some good stuff. The event is an all-day celebration of Greek culture held on the property of the Greek Orthodox...
NH Food Bank to hold Stuff-a-Cruiser food drives in Concord
The New Hampshire Food Bank and the Concord Police Department are teaming up to host a series of “Stuff-A-Cruiser” food drives in Concord as part of Hunger Action Month in New Hampshire. During these food drives, supporters are encouraged to fill a police cruiser with non-glass, non-perishable food donations. A food collection box will also be located at Concord Police Department headquarters at 35 Green St. in Concord. Donations will...
Ladies, Concord Mom Prom is this Friday
It’s prom season, and before all you ladies out there groan about being too old to dance the night away, you might want to turn your attention to what you’re going to wear on Friday night.Because the Concord Mom Prom is this week at the Grappone Conference Center at 7 p.m., and if you haven’t already, you’re going to want to start making some plans for a big night out on the town.The idea for a mom prom started in Michigan in 2006 as...
The Yogi: Yoga and the Great Hummingbird Migration
Imagine you are taking a trip this month. It will be a long trip. You’ll be heading south in September. Your likely destination is Florida, Mexico and, perhaps, Costa Rica. You might even make it all the way to Panama, or the West Indies. You’ll cross the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. You’ll see the beaches of Miami, the Mississippi Delta, the Panama Canal. You’ll see brilliant sunrises and fiery sunsets, cross mountains and...
This Week in Concord History
May 1, 1891: By custom, Concord’s May Horn ushers in a day of celebrating the final escape from winter. The horn is peculiar to Concord. “The ‘oldest inhabitant’ cannot recall a first day of May in his boyhood when the din of the horn did not reverberate in some wee hour,” the Monitor reports. May 1, 1903: After 48 years of Prohibition, New Hampshire begins issuing licenses for liquor sales. May 1, 1925: The Granite...
On Display: Two exhibits up for your viewing pleasure at NHTI library
The library at NHTI is home to all kinds of art, and right now there are multiple exhibits up for your viewing pleasure. One is the staff photo contest, which we featured a couple weeks ago. Go vote for your favorites.Then there’s an exhibit of portrait drawings by Michael Lemire, who has exhibited at NHTI before. His work will be on display until Sept. 27, so get there soon if you want to see these incredibly lifelike drawings.In the...
Book of the Week: ‘An American Marriage’
An American Marriage Tayari Jones 2018, 320 pages Fiction Celestial has a bad feeling as she and her new husband, Roy Othaniel Hamilton, drive closer and closer to Roy’s hometown of Eloe, La., to visit his parents. She asks Roy to turn around, to drive them back to Atlanta, where they’ve settled as an up and coming couple, one an executive and one an artist, both on the brink of success and recognition. If only Roy had listened.Flash...
NH Audubon receives $24K quality of life grant
New Hampshire Audubon is proud to announce that it has been awarded $24,479 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) High Impact Priority Quality of Life Grants and Direct Effect grants cycles. Seven High Impact Grants totaling $232,266 and 73 Direct Effect Quality of Life Grants totaling $1,244,263 were awarded. The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations...
The Arts: New exhibits at Chamber, Forest Society
League of N.H. Craftsmen Fairy Tales and Fantasies Through: June 15 The Grodin Collection Through: Ongoing Location: 49 S. Main St., Suite 100 Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kimball Jenkins Robert Dorr Through: May 31 (extended) N.H. Weavers Guild Through: May 16 Location: 266 N. Main St. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. McGowan Fine Art Impressed Through:...
On the Road: The ‘Insider’ visits Loch Ness – no monster sighted
Nick and Mary Jane Wallner of Concord recently spent two weeks in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland where they enjoyed a memorable performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. A boat ride on Loch Ness in Inverness (pictured) unfortunately did not result in a Nessie sighting. Mary Jane serves as a state representative in the N.H. Legislature and Nick recently retired after 45 years with AAA as the Concord Branch...
It’s time to start getting that yard back into midseason form
It still doesn’t feel like it, even here in late April, but it is officially spring, the season of rebirth. This is the time of year we all look forward to – in theory, it’s when all the snow vanishes and the buds sprout and the air warms up.It’s finally starting to happen around here, and in no time we’ll enjoy that true feeling of spring every day. And when it does, most of us will want to head outside.After a long winter and an...
Book of the Week: ‘Women Talking’ by Miriam Toews
Women TalkingMiriam Toews2019, 216 pagesFiction Between 2005 and 2009, women and girls in Manitoba Colony, a remote Mennonite colony in Bolivia, would wake in the morning feeling drowsy and in pain, bruised and bleeding, having been attacked in the night. These attacks were attributed to ghosts and demons. Some members of the colony thought the suffering was brought on as punishment for the women’s sins; many accused the women of...
This Week in Concord History
Sept. 17, 1847: With 85 recruits for the 9th Regiment, Lieutenant Charles F. Low, son of Concord’s renowned General Joseph Low, sails for Vera Cruz, Mexico, and the seat of war. Sept. 18, 1679: King Charles II ordains that as of Jan. 1, 1680, New Hampshire will have its own government. He names John Cutt, a wealthy Portsmouth merchant, the first governor. Sept. 18, 1987: In Concord, Elizabeth Dole defends her decision to quit her job...
