Ocean State Job Lot Adventure Shopping: Scavenger hunt edition
For this scavenger hunt issue, we felt it was our duty to hit up Ocean State Job Lot – after all, we could make an entire hunt out of just bizarre items found within the store, but we’ll save that for another day.Instead, we thought the Job Lot would be a great resource for all of you scavenger hunters out there. You never know what you might need when you embark on a big scavenger hunt like this, so it’s better to be safe than...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Pools are open, sunscreen available and more
On Friday, Stefanie Breton, the city’s public information officer, sent out the weekly City Manager’s Newsletter. Here are some of the highlights: Pools open; free sunscreen Free sunscreen will be available to the Concord community at various locations this summer. The community pools opened Sunday, and sunscreen will be available at various city pools and parks. The Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care and Concord Hospital...
Join the library on Wednesday for Summer Reading Kick-off Party
It’s that time of year again – Summer Reading returns to Concord! This year’s theme is a “Universe of Stories,” and Concord Public Library has much in store for readers of all ages. For kids through age 12, every week there will be a new Bingo card full of reading and activity challenges – readers who complete eight of the challenges on each card will win prizes along with the chance to win a grand prize. For adults and teens,...
Concord Public Library is holding its own scavenger hunt
As you’ve already seen, we put together a scavenger hunt, mostly intended for adults.But if you really think about it, these kind of fun outings are really great for children. So it’s a good thing that the Concord Library has put one together for this week’s school vacation.We included it last week in the ‘what to do during February break’ story, but if you happened to miss it and are just learning about the fun-filled afternoon now,...
The Yogi: Yoga, Age and Market Days
Here comes Market Days! I was walking through downtown last week, thinking about the preparations for the annual celebration of all things Concord. I couldn’t help but think about last year’s event. It was a big deal for a few of us aging rock ‘n rollers. The Rhythm Crazies reunited for a “30th Anniversary Show” at Bicentennial Square on June 23, 2018. We’d been a bunch of twenty-somethings with rock ‘n roll dreams (or delusions) back...
Go Try It: Concord Reads ‘Following Atticus’
We’ve already told you about Concord Reads at the Concord Public Library, but for those of you who may have forgotten, here’s a quick refresher: Every year the library chooses a certain book to build a few months of programming around. There are usually several events over the course of those months that, though each different in their own way, have something to do with the chosen title. At the end of the program, the author of the...
Food Snob: Porky Pig from The Crepe Escape
Out with the old, in with the new. Fans of crepes – those super-thin French pancake things that can be filled or topped with pretty much anything – were no doubt dismayed when The Little Creperie, right across the street from the State House, closed for good in February. Downtown lost its only crepe shop.But a couple months later, a new place moved into its spot: The Crepe Escape. Guess what they sell?That’s right, one creperie was...
All kinds of events coming up at Concord Public Library
The Concord Public Library is always up to something. Whether it’s outdoor music concerts, STEM activities or pure fun and games, you can always find something worthwhile to do at the library. The upcoming week is no different, as there’s a variety of events on the agenda sure to appeal to people of all ages and interests. Start your Wednesday off with a little Family Storytime in the Blanchard Room at the library at 9:30 a.m. The...
League to showcase White Mountain Woolen Magic Rughooking Guild
The League of N.H. Craftsmen will present a guest exhibition at its headquarters celebrating the work of the White Mountain Woolen Magic Rughooking Guild from June 28 through Sept. 13, titled “From Our Hands.” “By working together to showcase amazing talent and creative skills, the League and the White Mountain Woolen Magic Rughooking Guild can continue to reach new audiences with our work,” said Miriam Carter, executive director of...
Entertainment: Lots of live music on the week’s agenda
It’s another hoppin’ week on the entertainment front around here, headlined by an annual mandolin festival and a 50th anniversary show honoring an all-time music legend. Enjoy! Music Tuesday John Franzosa at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Mike Morris at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Friday First Fridays with Hank & Chaz (Hank Osborne and Charles Mitchell) at Area 23 at 8:30 p.m. Murphy’s Law at Pit Road Lounge at 8...
On the Road: The ‘Insider’ takes a trip to Barcelona
Debbie Varnell (left) and her daughter Kelly went to Barcelona for a couple weeks during Kelly’s school vacation in March, and of course they couldn’t leave the continent without bringing a copy of their trusty Insider along. Here they are in front of Casa Mila, also known as La Pedrera, a modernist building in Barcelona designed by architect Antoni Gaudi. That Pizza Issue looks great right in front of that funky building! Thanks for...
Catch some concerts as part of the March Mandolin Festival
Fans of all kinds of stringed instruments have a real treat in store this weekend, when Concord Community Music School brings back its annual March Mandolin Festival.The 16th annual festival is set for Friday through Sunday (March 2-4), with two days of workshops at Concord Community Music School and two concerts featuring world-class musicians from California and New England. (Note: The workshops are all filled up now – sorry!) As...
Book of the Week: ‘The Victory Garden’
The Victory GardenRhys Bowen2019, 353 pagesHistorical fiction It is 1918 in England and the Bryce family has lost their beloved son and brother in the Great War. His sister Emily wants to do her part and volunteer as a nurse. But her wealthy parents (her father is a judge), won’t hear of it.Emily and her mother visit the wounded men who are convalescing on an estate nearby. Emily meets an impudent red-haired Australian pilot, Robbie...
This Week in Concord History
June 18, 1853: A group of Concord citizens meets and raises money for a street sprinkler to keep the dust down on Main Street. June 18, 2001: The Concord City Council puts off a proposal to raise the annual tax credit for veterans. The city’s veterans are entitled to a $50 tax exemption; the proposal would have doubled the amount. June 19, 1807: Parliamentary maneuvering in the Legislature results in Concord being named the capital,...
Making Good Health Simple: Make staying healthy a priority for post-grad life
The Freshman 15. Is it real life or an urban legend? With graduations aplenty both from high school and college, staying healthy needs to be a major part of post-grad life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a disproportionate amount of the weight we gain in life is in our 20s (Yikes!). An average 19-year-old man weighs 175 pounds, but by the time he hits 29 he is 9 pounds heavier, weighing in at 184 pounds....
On Display: Take a stroll down the hallway of 2 Pillsbury St.
In the first floor hallway of 2 Pillsbury St., the N.H. Art Association has a rotating display of work. Currently, the paintings of Gail Allen and photographs of Cynthia Irwin occupy the space, and will do so through March 30.
CYPN: Katharine Woodman-Maynard is the Young Professional of the Month
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Concord Young Professionals Network introduces you to our “Young Professional of the Month,” Katharine Woodman-Maynard. Each month the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.How old are you? 34.Where do you live? Concord.Where do you currently work? I’m a graphic novelist and freelance graphic designer and...
Rundlett Middle School to host wheelchair basketball tourney
Over the years, you’ve seen us partake in a couple rousing games of wheelchair basketball. In total, we combined for six points (four of them by Jon), and we weren’t that upset about it.Being in a wheelchair is hard enough, but trying to dribble a basketball, navigate defenders and shoot at a basket that is a lot taller than you remember is a much more daunting challenge.And on Saturday, you can catch a day filled with missed shots,...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Free sunscreen, construction project updates and more
On Friday, Stefanie Breton, the city’s public information officer, sent out the weekly City Manager’s Newsletter. Here are some of the highlights:Stakeholder meeting on energyMore than 30 stakeholders from organizations, businesses and communities across the city will gather for a third and final meeting on Tuesday, June 11, to provide feedback on Concord’s 100% Renewable Energy Strategic Plan.The 3rd Stakeholder Committee meeting...
If you love the arts, Concord is the place to be
Concord is home to lots of great locations to see some incredible art. That means at any given time, on any given day, there will be a wide range of work on display all over the city. It’s hard keeping track of all the shows, hours you can view them and how long they’ll be around, so we’ve compiled this trusty list for you, so you can concentrate on checking out the art. League of N.H. Craftsmen Black and White Encore Through: March...
Bulletin Board: ConcordTV taps new executive director, plus loads of awards given out
Chamber to host breakfast forum The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast forum on Thursday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Holiday Inn in Concord will feature a panel of stakeholders invested in projects aimed at improving energy infrastructure in New Hampshire. Panelists include Bill Quinlan, N.H. president of Eversource; Michael Licata, director of government and community relations at Liberty Utilities; and Chuck Willing, lawyer...
Bulletin Board: City road limits, music lecture and films
Load limit postings around city roads The City of Concord has posted “No Trucking – Load Limit 9 Tons” signs early this year. The early posting of road weight restrictions is due to recent warmer temperatures. Road structures are naturally weakened around this time of year from the frequent freezing and thawing cycles. The fluctuating temperatures can cause the ground to shift, leading to cracks in the pavement. Snow and rain that...
Entertainment: Last weekend to see ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Hatbox
Music Tuesday Michael Walsh at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dave Gerard at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Richard Gardzina at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Alex Cohen at Cheers at 5 p.m. Burnouts at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Friday Alan Roux Band at Makris Lobster & Steak House at 2:30 p.m. Living Deads at Makris at 8 p.m. Street Legal at Pit Road Lounge at 8 p.m. Saturday Living Deads at Makris at 2 p.m....
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 27, 1733: The Massachusetts General Court creates a new township to be called Rumford (earlier known as Penny-Cook, later as Concord). Feb. 27, 2000: Trucks full of steel beams arrive in Concord, the first shipment of materials for new seating to be installed at Memorial Field. The construction project comes in preparation for the Babe Ruth World Series, to be played in Concord in August. Feb. 28, 1894: At Sewalls Falls, George...
‘Water Connections’ author Jim Rousmaniere to visit Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday
Author Jim Rousmaniere will visit Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday at 6 p.m. to present his new book, Water Connections: What Fresh Water Means to Us, What We Mean to Water, focusing on how bodies of water have been affected by changes in technology, economic values, new forms of pollution, new ideas about nature and the occasionally unintended consequences of human action. It highlights the direct connection between people and water...
Book of the Week: ‘Wonder’
WonderR. J. Palacio2012, 315 pagesChildren’s Fiction This is the story of August, a young boy who is just a little bit different from everyone else. He was born with a rare genetic facial issue that has made his face look mutated from all of the surgeries that he has had in order to correct it. He has spent most of his life wearing an astronaut helmet to hide his face when in public, but now he’ll face the hardest challenge of them...
Book of the Week: ‘How to Walk Away’
How to Walk AwayKatherine Center2018, 320 pagesFiction What happens when you’ve got your life all planned out, everything is falling into place and then, in an instant, the plan totally implodes? This is the story of a young woman, Margaret, who focused and achieved, graduated business school with honors and a MBA, had advanced in her career to the dream job, was about to get engaged and start the life of her dreams, and then it all...
This Week in Concord History
June 11, 1837: Samuel Coffin Eastman is born in Concord. A great-grandson of Ebenezer Eastman, Concord’s first settler, he will become a prominent lawyer, bank president, railroad man, speaker of the New Hampshire House and school board member. In 1915, when Concord celebrates the 150th anniversary of its royal charter as a parish, he will be recognized as the city’s most prominent citizen and “president of the day.” June 11, 2003:...
Food Snob: Breakfast buffet at the Red Blazer
There are few things in life as tantalizing as an all-you-can-eat buffet.An endless buffet of any kind is a real treat, but the breakfast variety might just be the unofficial most popular thing in the world (at least in our world).As fortune would have it, the Red Blazer just so happens to offer a breakfast buffet every Sunday, so we stopped by last weekend to check it out for ourselves.We had long heard mythical tales about the...
Concord road race preview: Check out all the different races you can take part in this summer and fall
Spring has finally arrived, and now, before you know it, summer will be here. That means we’re in prime running season, and wouldn’t you know it – Concord just so happens to have plethora of road races coming up between now and late fall. Since Concord is home to a large and passionate running community, we figured we’d pull together information about as many road races as we could find to set you up for the rest of the season. And...
