Making Good Health Simple: Making a training plan – and sticking to it – is key for any runner
What separates runners from non-runners? The willingness to follow a training plan. “Running is nothing more than a series of arguments between the part of your brain that wants to stop and the part that wants to keep going.” I am a firm believer in this. The body is capable of amazing things. Most of you reading this right now could run a half marathon today if you had to. You may not be able to walk the next day, but you could do...
You’ve got to make (and taste) these scones
With this being the Breakfast Issue and all, we figured it might be a good time to break out the ol’ Insider recipe book for a little hands on fun – that you can eat once you’re completed. Unfortunately, when it comes to baking for the first meal of the day, our abilities consist of boxed muffin mix (just add water) and those tubes of cinnamon buns, which are delicious, but not exactly the most challenging of cooking endeavors. So we...
Album Review: ‘These Tracks’ by These Trees a light-rocking, heartfelt debut album
I was lucky enough to snag an early copy of These Tracks, the debut EP from Concord-based These Trees, and give it a listen last week. The band consists of Benjamin Harris (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jacob Gines (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ethan Archer (bass) and Chris Laliotis (drums). The album was produced, mixed and mastered by Rocking Horse Studio in Pittsfield, and all of the songs were written by Gines and Harris. It was...
What are the breakfast hours like in Concord?
If there’s one thing almost everyone can agree on, it’s that breakfast is pretty important, and pretty great. One thing that almost nobody agrees on, however, is what hours actually constitute breakfast time. Whether you’re an early riser who likes to get a full meal in before the sun comes up or a young soul who isn’t ready for breakfast until about noon, one way or another, you’re going to eat breakfast most days, and some days you...
The Yogi: Sage advice from a wise old man named Dave Matthews
This week, we’ll start with the words of an ancient sage. We’ll start with the wisdom of the great yogi, Dave Matthews: “The space between the tears we cry is the laughter that keeps us coming back for more The space between the wicked lies is the hope to keep us safe from the pain.” Okay. Dave’s are not exactly ancient words, though the period when the Dave Matthew Band recorded the album Everyday sometimes feels like an ancient...
Prohibition-themed speakeasy Chuck’s Barbershop open for business
If there’s one thing Concord has long been in desperate need of, it’s a speakeasy. The product of an era in which alcohol was banned nationwide, these types of businesses used to thrive in back rooms and underground vaults all over the country, with law-breakers and revelers taking the risk of prosecution just to get a little “turnt,” as the kids these days say. Although when Big Brother finally caved and let the alcohol flow freely...
Bulletin Board: PBS to join McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery center; Cog Railway comes to Concord
Newly bereaved discussion group Concord Regional VNA is offering a Newly Bereaved Discussion Group on Tuesday, June 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St. Groups are held on the first Tuesday of each month. This session provides grief education and support for those who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. Registration is not required. For more information, please call 224-4093 or...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Ward 4 special election, roller skating at Everett Arena 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: Special election A special election to fill a vacant city council seat in Ward 4 will be held Tuesday, June 4, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The candidates are John Cook, Edith Chiasson and Meredith A. Hatfield. Should you have any questions about the upcoming election, please contact the City...
Two art shows have taken over Kimball Jenkins
The Kimball Jenkins Estate is known for its talented stable of resident artists, laundry list of art classes and one-time events. But don’t forget it’s also a great place to check out some impressive art. And right now, you can take in two exhibits for the price of one (which is still free.) In the Carriage House, “Figuratively Speaking,” curated by artist in residence Mike Howat, features 12 regional painters and will be hanging...
Entertainment: Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys comes to the Cap Center
Music Tuesday Dan Weiner at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Joel Cage at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Will Hatch at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Senie Hunt at Cheers at 5 p.m. Friday Living Deads at Makris Lobster & Steak House at 7:30 p.m. Hometown Eulogy at Area 23 at 8 p.m. Mill Brook School Fundraiser with Queen City Soul and Lucas Gallo at The 19th Hole at Beaver Meadow Golf Course at 7 p.m. 21-plus. Suggested...
Entertainment: Plenty of jamming, laughing in Concord this week
Here we are again, staring down the barrel of another jam-packed week of entertainment in the capital city. Between multiple jam sessions and multiple comedy shows, we don’t know where to start. Might as well go chronologically, just for convenience. MusicTuesday Paul Hubert at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Dave Gerard at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Open Jam Night at Area 23 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday Kid Pinky at...
On Display: Last chance to see photographer Bill Whitman’s work at Kimball Jenkins
A photo exhibit featuring the work of local photographer Bill Whitman is on display at the Kimball Jenkins mansion until Monday (June 10). Whitman likes to seek out the strange and interesting, and he has a unique perspective, which is evident in his photos. Make sure you get to Kimball Jenkins this week before the show is gone. Up next will be the Spring Student Exhibition, which opens June 13 with an artists reception at...
A pair of author events coming up at Gibson’s Bookstore
Gibson’s Bookstore is in full swing for author events, with two free ones coming up between the time you read this and the time our next issue comes out. Here’s what’s ahead: On Thursday at 5:30 p.m., author Cheryl Richardson will be at Gibson’s to discuss her book Waking Up in Winter, an honest account of what happens when a woman reaches midlife and starts questioning everything – her marriage, her friendships, her work and...
Food Snob: Crab cake breakfast from The Post
It’s been a nice couple months for the Concord food scene – and therefore, for the Food Snob. In April, Federal’s Café opened up across the street from the federal courthouse on Pleasant Street. Now, in the heart of downtown, there’s a new place with a familiar name: The Post.Taking over the space formerly occupied by Gyro House at 58 N. Main St., The Post is a “sister” restaurant to The Newell Post on Fisherville Road (is that...
Bulletin Board: Lunch series, college and artist reception
Lenten Luncheon series Thursday Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, cordially invites you to attend the 2018 Lenten Luncheons series over the next five weeks with presentations by luncheon speakers beginning this Thursday with Sarah-Elizabeth Anderson, a facilitator of restorative circles, a conflict resolution process for communities. Speakers for the next four weeks include: Maggie Fogarty, co-director of the N.H....
Missed Connections: Looking for love in Concord through Craigslist
Where does the time go? It’s been a good six months since the last installment of Missed Connections, and we know you’ve all been anxiously awaiting the next batch. In order to keep the masses happy, we compiled the following items that have been posted to the Craigslist Missed Connections section in Concord or Bow over the past month or so. As always, these are printed completely unedited, just the way they appear on Craigslist in...
On the Road: The ‘Insider’ tags along on a Girl Scout trip to London
Concord Girl Scout Troop 20507 took a trip to London at the end of April. Here they are at Pax Lodge, which is one of the five Girl Scout World Centers and the only one in England. The others are in Mexico, India, Switzerland and Africa.Thanks for bringing us along, ladies! We’re sure you represented Concord to the fullest in your trip across the pond – after all, you did bring a copy of the Insider, and it doesn’t get more Concordy...
Have dinner and a movie — Oscars themed — with Local Baskit and Red River Theatres
The Academy Awards are just around the corner – March 4, to be exact – and things are starting to get cooking (literally).Red River Theatres has been showing current Oscar-nominated films for the past several weeks, and will continue to do so through the awards. To pair with the films – and other famous Oscar winners of the past – Local Baskit, the meal kit business located in the Concord Center on North Main Street, has put together...
Book of the Week: ‘The Travelling Cat Chronicles’
The Travelling Cat ChroniclesHiro Arikawa2018, 277 pagesFiction Satoru Miyawaki adopts an injured stray cat and calls it Nana. He names him Nana because his tail is crooked into the shape of a seven – and seven is a lucky number. Satoru and Nana set off on a journey in his silver van to visit Satoru’s childhood friends, who all live in other parts of Japan. The story is told by Nana, the cat. Nana’s voice can be no-nonsense, funny and...
This Week in Concord History
June 4, 1819: A great parade of Concord citizens, soldiers, musicians and legislators escorts new Gov. Samuel Bell, on horseback, from Boscawen to the new State House. The procession is greeted with “bells, the thunder of artillery, and the gratulations of the thousands,” the Patriot reports. “The day was remarkably fine.” June 4, 1973: Gov. Mel Thomson establishes a box at the Concord post office where residents are asked to report...
How do you feel about these food combinations?
When it comes to breakfast, there are some combinations that just seem to make perfect sense: bacon and eggs, pancakes and maple syrup and bagels and cream cheese. You can even make the case for things like chicken and waffles, and biscuits and gravy. But from time to time, you sit down at a new spot for a nice meal to start your day and you see something on the menu that makes you do a double take – because you never thought to put...
It’s time to start thinking about which summer camps to sign up for in Concord
It’s that time of year again – time to start looking into which summer camps you or your kids might want to check out this year. While school may still be in session for a few more weeks, you don’t want to sit around and wait on summer camps – many camps have already started taking applications, and before you know it all the cool stuff will be full for the season. Don’t be that one kid who waited too long and missed out on the camp...
Book of the Week: ‘Ikigai’
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy LifeHéctor García and Francesc Miralles2016, 194 pagesNonfiction Ikigai can be translated as your purpose in life, or “the happiness of always being busy.” Héctor García, a blogger and former software engineer, and author Francesc Miralles are curious about this concept of ikigai, and they travel to the island of Okinawa in Japan. Okinawa has the highest average of people who are over...
Tour de Cappies, 2019 edition – checking in on some of this year’s big winners
After a whole year of hand-wringing, nail-biting and general anxiety, the winners of the 2019 Cappies awards were finally announced last week. For many businesses – and patrons – the Cappies release date is the biggest day of the year, and for good reason. The Cappies are, of course, chosen by you, the readers. More than 2,000 votes were cast, deciding who was the best in fields ranging from ice cream to dog grooming to performance...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 20, 1772: Philip Carrigain is born in Concord. His father is a local physician. Philip will graduate from Dartmouth, practice law in Concord and become New Hampshire’s secretary of state. Chosen in part for his distinguished handwriting, in 1816 he will produce the first map of the state to show town boundaries. Feb. 20, 1994: On the way to spring training, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Tewksbury of Concord, winner of 33 games...
Pair of Concord road races this weekend to benefit two great causes
It’s going to be a busy Saturday for walking and running enthusiasts in Concord, as there are two road races scheduled for Saturday, with each one benefiting a different, great cause. The first event is the third annual Hoofbeats 5K, held at NHTI. That race will benefit the New Hampshire Rare Disorders Association. A couple hours later, the 16th annual Walk for Sight will get underway. The Walk for Sight is a fundraiser for Future in...
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. Kimball Jenkins Figuratively Speaking (Carriage House) Through:...
Local photographer Eric Fleming has an exhibit up on North State Street
Eric Fleming of Concord is the co-founder of Makeout, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based experiential and content marketing agency that provides creative and production services to some of the world’s most respected brands. He’s also a photographer, and he has an exhibit up on North State Street until about mid-June. This is his first public exhibition — the result of hitting pause on the bustle, living in the moment and capturing the natural...
There are countless ways to get yourself in better shape
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get in better shape. For most people, the most direct way of doing so is starting a workout regimen. But in today’s world, that’s not such a simple endeavor. It used to be that there were only a few ways to get exercise – lift boulders, climb things, run, swim. Now you can do things like ride stationary bikes with simulated video screens in front of them, climb electronic rock...
Entertainment: Area 23 to host pair of album launch parties
Music Tuesday Jared Steer at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Paul Heckel at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Paul Loveley at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Laser Show at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Charlie Chronopoulos at Cheers at 5 p.m. Friday Shawn McGuyver at True Brew Barista at 8 p.m. Back to Back at Makris Lobster & Steak House at 8 p.m. These Trees and The Rhythm Upstairs album release parties at Area 23 at 8 p.m....
