Don’t pull a Sherri – bring us on your next vacation!
Well, technically Monitor ad guru Sherri Cote did take us on her lavish family cruise to the Southern Caribbean last month, but after telling us she had a copy of the Insider with her as she left the office, Cote never took us out of her suitcase. As punishment, we’re publicly shaming her for poor execution. So don’t pull a Sherri – make sure you take a picture with us on your next getaway.
Two can’t-miss events coming up at Gibson’s
If you’ve been on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what kinds of bookish events are coming up this/next week, you can now relax, because we’ve figured it all out for you.On Thursday (Feb. 9), you’ll get the rare opportunity to interact with a National Book Award finalist when Andrew Krivak comes to Gibson’s Bookstore to talk about his second novel, The Signal Flame.If you’re not familiar with Krivak’s work, shame on you – he...
Check out Kent Maxwell’s Chamber exhibit
If you can remember all the way back to last week’s Insider, we had a collection of work from the N.H. Furniture Masters on display at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. And as it turns out, the Chamber is quite good at multi-tasking because also showing on the walls of the Smile Building location is the work of Kent Maxwell. Maxwell’s exhibit, “Horizons,” is a collection of paintings that, according to Maxwell’s artist...
Love Project at NEC to be a night of fun, love
Love and laughter often go hand in hand, just like a couple of sweethearts. That’s why The Love Project, presented by Laughta in New Hampsha, should be a perfect way to spend your Friday after Valentine’s Day. NEC Concord will open its doors at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17 for this one-time-only comedy variety show that’s all about love. If you’re not familiar with Laughta in New Hampsha, here’s a little background: “Laughta in New Hampsha is a...
‘American Idol’ star Alex Preston to play at the Cap Center
Quick – how many people do you know who have ever collaborated professionally with Jason Mraz, Jennifer Lopez or Keith Urban? While many of you probably just said, “None,” there’s a chance that some of you do, in fact, know Alex Preston, second runner-up on American Idol XIII.Preston, 23, is a Mont Vernon native who became known to the world when he appeared on the hit musical talent show in 2014. Now, after a few years of fame have...
We’re going to need a bigger trophy case
As you all well know, we like to highlight our accomplishments.Because really, if we don’t, who will? So over the last couple years, what seems like just about every few months, we’ve been recognized for all our hard work. At least what has been perceived as hard work.And of course we have to put in a little story about all the awards we’ve been winning. And you guessed it, here’s the first one for 2017.This one came from the...
It’s Love, Lust & Desire time at McGowan
McGowan Fine Art is hosting the “Love, Lust & Desire” exhibit through Valentine’s Day. Here’s a look at some of the work on display.
Missed Connections
We took to Craigslist last week to see who had been posting on the missed connections pages in our neck of the woods during the month of January. And we found all these great entries to share – and that we could print, unedited, of course. Sayr if only – m4w (Concord) – Jan. 30 If only you could have seen how much you mean to me. I wish you well. And yes always in my heart. Storrs Street Liquor Storr – m4w...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 7, 1811: Nathaniel White is born in Lancaster. He will come to Concord to run a hotel and become a successful businessman. He will be a prominent abolitionist, working with William Lloyd Garrison, an early proponent of women’s suffrage and the Prohibition candidate for governor of New Hampshire in 1875. Among many other charitable acts, he will be a prime benefactor of the Centennial Home for the aged, now the Centennial Inn....
Bulletin Board
Quilters guild to meet Friday night The Capital Quilters Guild will meet at Havenwood, 33 Christian Ave., on Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m.; all quilters and friends are welcome to attend. Four guild members will present a “Demo Night” featuring skills and techniques. For Guild Information call Jean at 223-9766. Jean Donahue Grant writing workshop Friday Educators interested in applying for N.H. State Council on the Arts’ arts...
Book of the Week: ‘Bats of the Republic’
Bats of the Republic Zachary Thomas Dodson 2015, 448 pages Fiction Bats of the Republic is an “illuminated novel,” which means that it is illustrated using computer graphics, drawings, handwriting and scans of another book (written by the author and made to look old), and it is also interactive, with plot twists that send the reader back a few pages and an envelope at the end of the book which the reader is cautioned not to open until...
Here are some places to watch the Patriots in the Super Bowl
In case you haven’t heard yet, the Super Bowl is this Sunday – and it’s kind of a big deal. The storyline is there for the taking: Tom Brady (and even Bill Belichick) looks to take away any doubt as to who’s the greatest of all time, all while sticking it to the commissioner in glorious fashion. The biggest game in the biggest sport will go out across millions of TVs in America on Sunday, and many of those TVs are right here in...
Need something for your Super Bowl party?
The Super Bowl is less than a week away and you’re hosting this year. Don’t worry, we found some unique options at Ocean State Job Lot to enhance your get-together. Go Pats!
Get some fresh new gear for the big game
If you want to look sharp for the big game with some new Patriots attire, you’re in luck. With stops at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Target, we found a whole slew of new gear for you.
You could win two brand new Patriots watches
It’s always nice to add a new piece to your collection of Patriots gear.Whether it be a jersey, slippers or a hat, representing the home team with a fresh look shows a sign of fan investment – as does that ratty old sweatshirt you’ve worn every game day for the last decade.But we all know that you can’t always afford to upgrade your Pats attire. That’s why we have some pretty great news to share: Capitol Craftsman & Romance...
Here are a few great recipes for your party
There are just some things that are synonymous with Super Bowl Sunday. The game (obviously), the commercials and of course, the food. If you’re the lucky one hosting the party this year, there’s always the old reliables. Cheese and crackers, nachos, veggies and dip – or just order a few pizzas. And while those are great options, it’s always nice to have something new or different that your guests will be talking about until next...
Don’t care about football? Try these things instead
Although many people – especially around these parts – consider Super Bowl Sunday to be greater than Christmas, New Year’s and their birthday combined, we understand (but only vaguely) that not everybody is a football fan. For those people, it’s just another Sunday, killing time before getting back to the grind. Since we like to look out for everybody, we came up with a list – a short one, albeit – of things you can do Sunday instead...
NHTI to host a wheelchair basketball game
Sure, just about anyone can shoot a basketball through a hoop. They might need quite a few cracks at it, but eventually they’ll get it in.But it’s not all that easy making a basket sitting in a wheelchair. The combination of trying to stop and go, dribbling and shooting without the use of your legs is a lot to work through, especially if you’ve never been in one before.And that’s one of the great things about the annual Wheelchair...
Bach’s Lunch is Thursday
As Valentine’s Day approaches, celebrate songs of love – and love of song – at February’s Bach’s Lunch programs at the Concord Community Music School. On Thursday, Mark Shilansky, assistant professor at Berklee College of Music, will give a lecture titled “When the Singer Meets the Song: Vocal Interpretation.” In his lecture, Shilansky will ask: Where does the song end and the singer begin? Often, a song is transformed through its...
Don’t miss Farmers Appreciation Night at the Audubon
Our farmers help keep our land and our communities healthy – help us say thank you! Merrimack County Conservation District will be hosting a Farmer Appreciation Night on Feb. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the N.H. Audubon McLane Center. MCCD will be honoring the farms that have supported N.H. Gleans and helping to feed local families. The N.H. Gleans program takes excess produce from farms and gardens and brings it to local food pantries,...
AARP offers tax help
From Feb. 1 through April 18, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 49th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, offering free tax preparation help to anyone, especially those who are 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service. Tax-Aide, which is offered free of charge, is available to AARP...
NHTI honors first building inspector program grads
NHTI, along with 50 members of the New Hampshire Building Officials Association, honored the first six graduates of the school’s Building Inspector and Plans Examiner Certificate Program on Jan. 11 at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hall on Airport Road. Launched in fall 2015, the three-semester, 18-credit-hour program prepares students to critically examine permit applications and plans for residential, commercial...
Go Try It: Check out some creepy critters at Bug Nights
A science lab at St. Paul’s School full of people analyzing river samples under microscopes after dark on a Wednesday evening. It can only mean one thing: Bug Nights are back in action. The Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program’s free and fun series has begun for the 2017 season, and we stopped by the first one to see what it was all about. The Upper Merrimack Monitoring Program – which, as you might imagine, monitors the upper portion...
Tasty Brews: Taking the flight at Concord Craft Brewing
There’s a new sheriff in town, and he loves to brew beer. Okay, so it’s not really a sheriff as much as it is a microbrewery, but it is new, and it’s now open right downtown.When we heard that Concord Craft Brewing Co. was ready to open its doors, we had to get in on the action.While Tim took the assignment of writing the story, I was forced into the arduous chore of going and drinking all of the beers – hey, it’s a tough job, but...
What do you know about flying space stuff?
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center opened a new exhibit last Friday, Great Balls of Fire, and it’s got everything you’ve ever wanted to know about comets, asteroids and meteors. The highly interactive exhibit, which is open through April 30, will definitely make the learning experience that much more enjoyable. There’s tons of fun facts – including a theory of what really happened to the dinosaurs and when to expect the next...
On Display: We took in the new Furniture Masters exhibit
The N.H. Furniture Masters recently opened a great new exhibit, Sculpture Time, at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. It will be on display through April 1 – and that’s no joke.
Food Snob: A bit of everything from the Red Apple Buffet
We’d long heard legends about the Red Apple Buffet – you can get seafood and pastries, salads and eggs, shepherd’s pie and sushi – but had never been to see for ourselves.All that changed last week.Driving around unable to make up our minds about what we wanted to try for this Food Snob, a sign with a big, red apple caught our eyes and beckoned us to come in.Inside, the first thing of note was a big, exotic fish tank lit with a blue...
This Week in Concord History
Jan. 31, 2009: Concord native Matt Bonner goes three for three from beyond the arc, scoring 13 points in total, as his San Antonio Spurs take down the New Orleans Hornets, 106-93.Feb. 1, 1859: The Concord Railroad passenger station, including the offices of the Concord, Montreal and Northern railroads, the telegraph office and Depot hall, is destroyed by fire.Feb. 1, 2003: News spreads through Concord that the space shuttle Columbia...
Bulletin Board
Gibson’s to host Valentine’s event On Saturday at 4 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore, Michael Bennett, MD, board-certified psychiatrist and author of the New York Times best-selling F*ck Feelings, and Sarah Bennett recommend ditching the idea of blazing love and thinking about what makes for enduring relationships, such as shared interests and goals, as they present F*ck Love: One Shrink’s Sensible Advice for Finding a Lasting Relationship....
Book of the Week: ‘Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the World’
Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the WorldCraig Hatkoff with Juliana and Isabella Hatkoff2007, unpagedGenre: Children’s nonfiction This is the story of Knut, (pronounced K’-noot), a polar bear cub who was born at the Berlin Zoo on Dec. 5, 2006. His mother wasn’t able to raise Knut, so Thomas the chief bear keeper becomes Knut’s foster father. Thomas stays up at night to feed the tiny cub and takes care of his every need,...
