The Lakes Region has all kinds of fun stuff for the whole family to do
It’s late summer, and we’re in New Hampshire. Where to go and what to do?Head up to the Lakes Region, of course.The Lakes Region, in central New Hampshire, is one of the most beautiful and entertaining regions in the Granite State. Blending a solid mix of natural and commercial attractions, there’s really something in the region for everyone.The region consists of basically all the towns surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam...
Concord Mom Prom to return May 4
Ladies, it’s that time of year again to get glammed up and dance the night away, all for a great cause – the 6th annual Concord Mom Prom, which will take place on May 4 at the Grappone Conference Center. Concord Mom Prom is an exciting, nationwide “ladies night out” event started in 2006 by Betsy Crapps that benefits a local charity. Hearts for Kindness was named the beneficiary for this year’s event. Organizer Michelle Myler wanted a...
Lakes Region: Gunstock, Winni Playhouse, Funspot among the region’s entertainment destinations
A wise man once said, “If it’s not fun, why do it?”That’s kind of the whole philosophy of the Insider. While there’s always some big news out there – this candidate said this, the school board meeting went like this, this person was arrested for this or that – we prefer to stick to stuff people actually want to hear about, like riding mountain coasters, playing arcade games and watching live performances. For this Field Trip issue, we...
Lace up your shoes for the 14th NHTI 5K
For the 14th consecutive year, NHTI and Northeast Delta Dental are prepping for their annual 5K road race. The NHTI/Delta Dental 5K is part of the Concord Area Race Series (CARS), and has become a Concord area “hallmark” event. The race is open to the public, and about 500 runners typically participate. This year’s race takes place on Friday at 6 p.m. on the school’s campus, which is adjacent to Delta Dental’s headquarters. There is...
Lakes Region: No shortage of places to grab a bite or a pint
As everyone knows, the Insider has always been a big proponent of eating, especially on a Field Trip. Luckily, the Lakes Region has more than enough options to choose from on this front. While there are plenty of big, fancy restaurants to choose from – most of which are probably great – we’re always on the lookout for places that are a little different and might have something unique about them. We found a few places that fit the...
Bulletin Board: Community supper, spring fair and beer
NHTI Film society to host screening The NHTI Film Society proudly presents An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Sweeney Auditorium. Admission is by donation ($5 suggested); free with an NHTI student ID. For more information, contact Steve Ambra at 271-6484 ext. 4101 or sambra@ccsnh.edu. Steve Ambra Scholarships, trout sale with MCCD Want to participate in the biggest catch of a fundraiser? Spring is...
Lakes Region: Local business shopping is all the rage around here
When it comes to shopping, many people like to support small, local businesses over the billion-dollar multinational corporations. The Lakes Region has plenty of small businesses to support. We got to check out three of them last week.Black Cove BeveragesA hard business to fit into any of our three categories, Black Cove Beverages is essentially a one-man operation that produces one product: Morecello. Morecello is a blackberry cello...
Lots happening around the city these days
The weekly City Newsletter put out by City Manager Tom Aspell typically has some valuable information. Last week’s was chock full of stuff you should probably know about, so we decided to share what we figured you’d want to read. Water mains Warren Street, from Liberty Street to North Fruit Street, and the section of Westbourne Road adjacent to Concord High School, will be closed through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the...
Lakes Region: All kinds of fun events coming up in the area
Cruise with a naturalist Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., through Aug. 29. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness. Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of...
Would you like to rappel the Smile Building?
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Riverbend Dare to Care Challenge has been cancelled after a reported suicide in the immediate vicinity of the Smile Building last week. Riverbend CEO Peter Evers issued the following statement: On June 21st Riverbend scheduled a fundraising event called Dare to Care: The Riverbend Challenge. Many have signed up to rappel down the side of the SMILE! building on Concord’s Main Street, and many have...
Entertainment: Live Music on the Lawn rescheduled, jazz at Hermanos and more
Music Tuesday John Franzosa at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Paul Lovely at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Open mic at Area 23 at 6 p.m. Senie Hunt at Courtyard by Marriott at 6 p.m. Steven Chagnon at Concord Craft Brewing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Will Hatch at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Homeschool Prom Queen at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Ryan Montbleau Band at Bank of NH Stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 to $38 plus fees at ccanh.com. Joel...
Entertainment: A symphony of music to be heard in Concord this week
We had quite a few theatrical performances on the entertainment docket last week. This week, there happens to be a boatload of music and not so many theater shows. It just goes to show that you never know what you’re gonna get around the capital city, but you know it will always be good. Here’s what’s up this week: Music Tuesday Kid Pinky at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Joel Cage at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Ivory &...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Guided hike, construction work 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 of the highlights: HRKNSScowork Monthly Speaker Come check out the next installment of the HRKNSScowork Monthly Speaker Series with John Clemente, co-founder and president of Echo Ridge, at The...
NHTI Stage Lynx to perform ‘Hot L Baltimore’
Fans of racy comedies on stage should take notice – NHTI’s Stage Lynx drama club is going to put one on this weekend, and you won’t want to miss it. The troupe will perform The Hot L Baltimore, a comedy by Lanford Wilson, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the school’s Sweeney Auditorium. The show revolves around the residents of a decaying hotel who face eviction when the property is condemned. (The title refers to the hotel’s neon...
Bulletin Board: Pride event, film fest, music lessons and more
Pride Pops Up at True Brew again In June, more than 200 LGBTQ and allies popped up at True Brew Barista. So over Labor Day weekend we are ending summer the way it began. For our next gathering, we’re headed back to True Brew Barista for good music, great people and amazing food and drinks. Gather at True Brew on Saturday at 6 p.m. to build community among New Hampshire’s LGBTQ and allies. There’s no cover charge or registration...
Funds for Education Golf Tournament brings local education funding total to over $150K
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and 2019 Golf Committee Co-Chairs Paul Ebbs of Sprout for Business and Wendy Keeler of Fairway Real Estate enthusiastically announce the winners of the 31st Annual Funds for Education Golf Tournament held on Aug. 7 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course in Concord. Through the generous support of 2019 Presenting Sponsor Northway Bank, numerous sponsors and 140 players who participated on 35 teams, the...
The Arts: New exhibit now open at McGowan Fine Art
It’s time for your weekly look at art around the city. 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: April 30 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....
The Yogi: Vegas – the yoga training capital of the world
For the InsiderCall it a midlife crisis.I was staring up into a dark February sky. It was one of those all-day Nor’easters in New Hampshire, and I had just finished clearing a foot and a half of fresh snow from the long, steep driveway that leads to my home. The snowblower idled next to me. I was laying there, at the bottom of the driveway, wondering how I was going to get up. I was fairly fit, in my early 40s, and in pain. It was the...
On Display: McGowan’s ‘Impressed’ is all about the prints
Monitor staff If you head over to McGowan Fine Art’s newest exhibit, you just might learn something new. “Impressed” is a display of 28 pieces of contemporary printmaking in a variety of styles. An opening reception will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.“We just thought it would be fun to feature prints,” said McGowan owner Sarah Chaffee. “We haven’t done a print show in a while. People frequently have questions about how they are made,...
Making Good Health Simple: Snacking – how to do it right, while staying healthy
Snacking. It’s a legit thing. Possibly even a lifestyle. You see, I can not live without snacks. I have them in the center console of my car, the pocket of every bag I carry, and a dedicated drawer in my office. For me, snacks have to be small enough to carry in my purse, yet substantial enough so I don’t get hangry. Snacking is something different for everyone (example: if you ask my son, he’d say a cheeseburger is a snack). Your...
Three authors coming to Gibson’s Bookstore this week
Gibson’s Bookstore has two author events featuring a total of three authors on the agenda for the following week. As usual, the events are free and open to the public. For more information, go to gibsonsbookstore.com or call 224-0562. Elisabeth Hyde will return to Concord to share her newest novel, Go Ask Fannie!, at Gibson’s on Friday at 5:30 p.m. When Murray Blaire invites his three grown children to his New Hampshire farm for a few...
Book of the Week: ‘The Cairo Brief’
The Cairo Brief: Poppy Denby InvestigatesFiona Veitch Smith2018, 340 pagesHistorical Mystery Poppy Denby is an enthusiastic young reporter for The Daily Globe in London. It is December, 1921. She and her editor are invited to the auction of the “death mask” of Nefertiti at the grand country estate of Sir James Maddox. Representatives from great museums of the world in America, Germany, England and Egypt are all interested in it. The...
Book of the Week: ‘Book of Dust’
The Book of Dust – Volume 1: La Belle SauvagePhillip Pullman2018, 449 pagesFiction This chronological prequel to the Golden Compass is a must-read, regardless of whether or not you are already familiar with the His Dark Materials Trilogy.Learn about Lyra’s beginnings through the eyes of the brave souls who protected and transported this future heroine as an infant through harrowing perils and plights. This dark adventure story focuses...
This Week in Concord History
Aug. 27, 1991: Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder arrives in Concord and plays coy about plans to run for president. “I’m not unmindful at all of all the portents, the omens and the signs relative to being in New Hampshire. I take all of them seriously.” Wilder will eventually jump into the race but then back out. Aug. 27, 2002: A crowd at Heritage Heights in Concord peppers the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. John E....
This Week in Concord History
April 17, 1885: Thomas Samon, who killed a woman in Laconia, stuffed her body in a trunk and wheeled it away, is the first man executed at the new state prison. A prison historian describes Samon as a dull man who spoke with a nasal tone and had one blue eye and one brown eye. April 17, 1945: Endorsing Concord Mayor Charles McKee’s request, the ministers’ council agrees that all church bells will toll at the hour of victory in Europe....
Late summer is a perfect time to grab a bite to eat outside in Concord
August is nearing its end, and although the summer officially runs into late September, we all know that once you flip the calendar, it’s all over but the crying. It’s always sad to see summer end, but the upside is that the weather is close to ideal around this time. It’s still plenty warm enough to spend lots of time outside, but it’s generally not going to be oppressively and swelteringly hot, sending you running for cover in an...
Food Snob: Nashville Chicken sandwich from Cheers
Somehow, in all the years of Food Snob history, Cheers – one of Concord’s most popular eateries – had never been reviewed. We made sure to change that for this Outdoor Dining Issue, and it ended up being a fantastic decision.In honor of the theme of this issue, we set out to grab a bite somewhere where we could sit outside, and that classy patio at Cheers was begging to be visited. On a relatively comfortable 80-degree day, lunch on...
There’s plenty of spring fun ahead in Concord
As we look ahead to all things spring in the capital area and beyond, it’s important that we don’t overlook the capital itself. After all, let’s face it – there’s plenty of good stuff happening right here.That’s why we put together this guide for you. We rounded up as many big spring events in the city as we could find. Since we’re pretty early for a lot of these events, some details are still minimal at this point. However, in every...
Tasty Brew: Sam Adams’s new Summer Ale, on tap at Cheers
Samuel Adams Summer Ale – Sam Summer to most – is one of the original mainstream craft brews. Chances are you’ve probably had at least a few during your time on this earth, and for good reason – it’s a good beer.Well, the brewmasters at Sam Adams are always up to something, and they made a bold decision to change the formula on their popular summer seasonal beer. After trying one for the first time at Cheers last week (it went great...
Get your bike all tuned up and ready to go for spring at Goodale’s Bike Shop
It sure has been taking its sweet time, but spring has officially been here for a couple weeks now. Whether it feels like it yet is another story, but facts are facts – we’re in spring.This means, if you haven’t already, it’s time to pull the ol’ bike out of the garage, shed, basement or, at worst, the puddle of mud in your backyard from when you forgot to put the bike inside last November.If your cycle has been sitting for the past...
