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McGowan opening exhibit Tuesday McGowan Fine Art opens its latest show today, “Dreaming of Another World, Nomadic Reflections,” featuring the work of Valerie Hird. The exhibit will be on display through March 24, with Hird giving a talk on her travels on March 4, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the gallery. Hird’s refined watercolor style highlights her roots as an archaeological illustrator in the 1980s – a career she found unsatisfying....
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 21, 1968: The death of 21-year-old Army Sgt. Ronald D. Roach of Concord is confirmed. He had been missing for nine days since coming under mortar fire in Hue. Roach was the most valuable player on the Concord High hockey team in 1964, the year he graduated. His father Arthur says his son believed in his military mission: “His letters always said we must help South Vietnam.” Feb. 21, 2000: More than 500 students join...
Book of the Week: ‘Radio Girls’
Radio GirlsSarah-Jane Stratford2016, 384 pagesFiction Although she’s supremely unqualified, American-raised Maisie lands a job as a secretary at the brand-new British Broadcasting Corporation. Radio, which is still new and strange in 1926, is competing with newspapers for the attention of the nation and isn’t catching on yet. Maisie isn’t sure how long she will last, but as she arranges broadcasts by the most famous writers,...
Jon earned his snowbiking license at Pats Peak
I like to think of myself as a pretty athletic guy – I played on a town baseball team 11 years ago and have kept in shape through a range of yard games ever since. When it comes to snow sports, though, it’s kind of a different story. Sure, I can ski, but I might get to a mountain once a year, if that (I didn’t go at all last year). Nonetheless, when I saw that Pats Peak offered snowbike lessons, I knew it was an opportunity I had to...
Look at all this cool stuff we found while exploring Henniker
Since this was our first trip to Henniker, we figured an extra batch of photos was in order. Here’s some cool stuff we found during our expedition last week.
We got a tour and taste of Henniker Brewing
It’s no big secret that we like beer. We pretty much do whatever we can to try to include something beer-related almost every issue, and we enjoy doing so.That’s why it should come as no surprise that during our field trip to Henniker, we stopped by Henniker Brewing Co. to see what it was all about.We’ve tried some HBC beers before and even reviewed some in these pages, but due to our electronic monitoring anklets we were never...
NEC has a gallery full of great student work
We stopped by New England College’s Chester Gallery, located at 39 Main St. in Henniker, to check out the school’s annual student art exhibition. The show, which will be on display through March 3, is free and open to the public during gallery hours, Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There are lots of events coming up in Henniker
While we whipped through Henniker in one day, like one of those recent nor’easters, the one thing you should take from this issue is that there’s plenty to do and see in the town.And that includes tons of great events coming up throughout the year.We tried to find out as much info as possible so you can keep this page and refer back to it later when you’re looking for something new and different to do.So without further ado, here’s a...
Here’s a little insight into how our trip went
When you embark on a trip to a place you haven’t been before, you never quite know how it’s going to affect the old wallet.But we are happy to report that going to Henniker won’t cost you much – especially if you make your way from Concord like we did.From the office in East Concord, it’s a little over 25 miles (or just shy of 40 minutes) to the blinking light at the intersection of Main Street, Maple Street, Bridge Street and Western...
From the Crowd: M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Split’ a bizarre thriller
M. Night Shyamalan has always been an enigma wrapped in a mystery. He burst onto the scene as a visionary genius of sorts with his 1999 hit The Sixth Sense, followed strongly by the clever Unbreakable in 2000. It gets interesting after that point. The love-it-or-hate-it Signs was next for the director, and it’s been sort of downhill from there for him, at least in terms of reviews. His films since Signs such as The Village, Lady in...
Submit nominations for Impact Awards
The N.H. Center for Nonprofits is seeking nominations for the Nonprofit Impact Awards to be presented April 4 at the Nonprofit Impact Celebration in Concord. Four Nonprofit Impact Awards will be presented to individuals and nonprofits that have made outstanding contributions to their communities. “The Nonprofit Impact Awards celebrate the vision, innovation and entrepreneurship that we see throughout the nonprofit sector,” said...
There’s a new exhibit at Kimball-Jenkins
The latest Kimball-Jenkins art exhibit, “Visceral Explorations,” is on display in the Carolyn Jenkins Gallery through March 1, with an opening reception scheduled for Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. As always, here’s a sampling of what we saw, and if you want to see the rest, you’ll just have to go check out the show.
Mindful parenting reading coming up
Kathy Walsh, award-winning children’s author and mindfulness expert, will be hosting a book reading of her two guides on mindful parenting at Gibson’s Bookstore on Saturday at 2 p.m. Walsh’s best-selling parenting guides include 30 Days to a Mindful Home and Raising Peaceful Kids. In this high-tech, busy world of today, how do parents create balanced, peaceful environments for their children to grow up in? What is “Mindful Parenting?”...
CYPN: Doug Phelan is a huge fan of living in Concord
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to another “Young Professional of the Month,” Doug Phelan. How old are you? 29 Where do you live? Downtown Concord! It’s definitely the place to be. The buzz is real. Where do you currently work? I’m a family medicine resident physician at the N.H. Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency. I practice throughout Concord Hospital, but mostly...
Here’s a roundup of live music this week
After all this snow, we sure could use a break from the harsh realities of winter. And what better way than finding a warm, cozy establishment and listening to some live music? We know, it sounds pretty good right about now. Luckily, we did a lot of the leg work for you and found a few performances on the docket around town this week. You just have to decide which one to go to. Woman’s Club The Concord Coachmen will celebrate this...
Science Cafe to discuss winter blues next Tuesday
This is the time of year when many people struggle with the “winter blues,” also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, a term that most appropriately creates the acronym SAD. Months of little daylight and being stuck indoors by the cold and wet can leave people feeling unsettled or even seriously depressed. Science Cafe Concord will discuss the matter – how serious it is, how it can be recognized, how it can be avoided or treated – at...
Mikey G to put on a clinic at Strings & Things
Nobody is going to become the next Jimi Hendrix overnight – that much is obvious. But if you’re looking to improve your playing skills at least marginally, you should check out the free guitar clinic coming up at Strings & Things Music on Saturday at 4 p.m. – it couldn’t hurt, right?The downtown music supply shop likes to put on at least one event per month, and after a brief hiatus in January, the shop is ready to get 2017...
Concord Reads is back for 2017 with ‘Adrift’
Attention all readers: Concord Reads is back in action at the Concord Public Library. Every year, the library picks a book to base several months of programming around. These things can include movies, fun activities, discussions and more. Last spring, the featured book was When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning, and participants got the chance to meet and talk to the author about the writing process. This year, it’s all...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 14, 2000: Everett Arena officials ask the Concord City Council to chip in half the construction costs for adding two new locker rooms. Among other things, the plans would bring the rink into compliance with federal disability regulations and gender equity laws. Feb. 14, 2001: About 100 Bow residents attend a hearing on potential cuts to the school district budget. Many in the crowd are students particularly alarmed by...
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February vacation fun at River Guild Looking for some something fun for your child to do during February vacation week? Join The River Guild for its Creative Movers mini-camp for three days full of creativity, art, movement, games, yoga, breathing and relaxation stories. There will be dancing, story telling, group activities, creating a group play, snacks and more. The camp, which runs Feb. 28 through March 2, is open to children ages...
Book of the Week: ‘The Sun Is Also A Star’
The Sun is Also a Star Nicola Yoon 2016, 384 pages Young Adult Fiction This is the book for the hopeless romantic. It chronicles Daniel and Natasha’s love story from just before they meet until they part ways with broken hearts. Yoon explores hope, love, logic, science, God, race, nationality, immigration and possibility over the course of one incredible day. The narrative style is quite creative: Daniel and Natasha each tell their...
Here’s where you can get your Black Ice American Ale
It’s that time of year again. With the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship comes the inevitable Black Ice American Ale, the custom concoction 603 Brewery whips up for the tournament every year.The beer is a light-bodied, crisp and refreshing ale – we taste-tested it last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. It even won the silver medal in the 2016 Best of Craft Beer Awards. At 5 percent alcohol by volume and 20 International Bittering...
Cheers is going to have a bar – made of ice – for Black Ice
If you’re over the age of 21, there’s a good chance you’ve been to a bar before.But, have you ever been to an ice bar? Well, if your answer is no, you might want to keep reading.Because in conjunction with the Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship being held at White Park this weekend, Cheers is putting together a little outdoor fun on their redone patio.From 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Cheers will open its patio for patrons to...
We learned how to cook a Valentine’s Day meal
If you know anything about us at all, you know we’re pretty big fans of food. You may also know that despite this fact, neither of us is particularly great at preparing it. That’s why we stopped by the library last week to learn from one of the best in the business, chef Liz Barbour. Barbour took over the library a few weeks ago with a Cooking with Chocolate program, and that program was so successful the library had to bring her back...
We found some cool Valentine’s Day activities
The most romantic holiday of the year is right around the corner, and we’re willing to bet one or two of you still don’t have any plans lined up. In an effort to help you stay out of the doghouse on Valentine’s Day, we talked to our confidential sources and scoured the interwebs to find out everything that’s going on around here for the holiday – well, maybe not everything, but we sure found quite a bit. Here’s a sampling of some...
Fall in love with downtown this Valentine’s season
Visitors are invited to join the thriving downtown Concord community by spending time eating, shopping or just exploring all that is wonderful about the new Main Street and downtown. During Fall in Love with Downtown, Feb. 7-14, select local businesses will be offering discounts, deals, workshops and much more. Why not spread the love? People are encouraged to use #xoxoConcord on social media to share with everyone what they love...
Tim made Valentine’s Day cards with his daughter
Now that Tim’s daughter, Sophie, is growing up faster than her mom and dad would like, she’s doing all kinds of fun stuff. So this past weekend, the Goodwins pulled out the arts and crafts supplies to make some Valentines. Tim isn’t much of an artist, as you are all well aware, so it’s a good thing Sophie knows how to create something that others will actually enjoy.
The Audubon needs your help with counting birds
The New Hampshire Audubon’s Backyard Winter Bird Survey celebrates 30 years of tracking the state’s winter birds, and you can help. Biologists need assistance from residents all over the Granite State to get a clear picture of what’s really happening with our winter birds. This year’s survey will take place this Saturday and Sunday. Anyone can participate in the Backyard Winter Bird Survey by counting the birds in their own backyard...
NHTI wheelchair basketball game was a big success
NHTI’s annual Wheelchair Basketball Benefit for the Zach DeVitz Memorial Equipment Fund last week was another smashing success. Students and faculty members faced off in a fun game of wheelchair basketball, which was won (handily) by the faculty team. In the end, though, everybody was a winner – the event raised about $2,000, which will go toward buying assistive technology for students with disabilities. Nice work, NHTI!
