On Display: Alison Palizzolo’s exhibit ‘Pushing the Envelope’ at NHTI library
Artist Alison Palizzolo’s exhibit “Pushing the Envelope” is on display at the NHTI library through Feb. 28. The gallery is open to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. It is not open Saturdays.
Book of the Week: ‘The Colors of All the Cattle’
The Colors of All the CattleAlexander McCall Smith2018, 228 pagesFiction/Mystery The Colors of All the Cattle is the latest in this series set in Botswana, Africa, featuring detective Precious Ramotswe. Precious has a full and happy life. She owns the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and runs it with the help of Mma Makutsi. She is married and has two young children. Her friend Mma Potokwane pressures her to run for City Council. There...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 12, 1968: A thin, soft-spoken, curly-haired Harvard divinity student named Sam Brown arrives at 3 Pleasant St. in Concord, headquarters of the “peace” candidacy of Sen. Eugene McCarthy. “The United States is now the great imperialist-aggressor nation of the world,” Brown tells an interviewer. He has come to town to lead scores of young visitors to the state in a one-month insurgency that will bring McCarthy to near-victory in New...
We found tons of ideas for ways to treat your sweetheart to a romantic Valentine’s Day
Call it what you want – a Hallmark holiday, a contrived ploy to sell candy, a slap in the face to everyone who’s single – just don’t forget it.We’re talking about Valentine’s Day, and although the holiday isn’t this week, it’ll be here before you know it – and by then it will be too late.We’ve all been there before – you wake up and look at your phone and realize it’s Valentine’s Day, and you haven’t done a thing for your significant...
Four fun food and drink events at Local Baskit this week
Local Baskit, the meal kit store at The Concord Center downtown, knows how to have a good time. Just last week owner Beth Richards hosted an event that paired beer samples from New Hampshire brewers with doughnuts from Brothers Donuts. That event had a line stretching well into the parking lot, and the place was full of energy.It was just another night at Local Baskit, which has grown into a true destination for food- and...
Lithermans Limited releases Hot Sex on a Platter, its special Valentine’s Day beer
It’s almost Valentine’s Day already, which can only mean one thing – it’s time for some Hot Sex on a Platter.You can interpret that statement any way you want, but if you’re thinking of anything other than the chocolate-covered strawberry imperial stout by Lithermans Limited, you need to get your head out of the gutter – this is a family publication! This is a special-release offering from Lithermans – they release a batch ahead of...
Grappone Conference Center to host Rockin’ to Boston fundraiser for local Boston Marathon runners
The Boston Marathon is one of the world’s premier athletic events. Set in the heart of one of the nation’s most historic cities, the marathon routinely draws tens of thousands of elite runners from the world over every April to compete.While there are probably a couple dozen people who actually run the marathon to try to win prize money, the vast majority of participants have other, usually non-athletic reasons for running.Take Traci...
Entertainment: Lots of local bands playing at local hot spots this week
The first month of 2019 is officially in the books, and things are starting to get back to normal around here – meaning plenty of bar/restaurant shows as well as plays on local stages and some big-time movies on the screen at Red River. Here’s what’s up this week: Music Tuesday Michael Walsh at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Open mic at Area 23 at 7 p.m., sign-ups at 6. Joel Cage at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Alex...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Upcoming events at library, sewer project and more
The city of Concord’s public information officer, Stefanie Breton, sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The newsletter contained too much information for us to fit into this spot, so we’re just printing some highlights here. For the full newsletter, go to concordnh.gov and click the “Newsletter” button on the home page. Concord Public Library events February is a short month, but there is a lot going on at Concord...
Making Good Health Simple: Go into the grocery store with a plan, and execute it
Grocery shopping – one of the unavoidable errands of the week. Navigating the grocery store can be challenging, time consuming and often frustrating. There are so many options, which can make it seem overwhelming and confusing. I could sit and preach about reading every single label and inspecting each piece of fruit, but I recognize that may not be a reality. Here are some simple things you can do to help make this process less...
Blast From the Past: Fire at the Boston and Maine Railroad freight house in Concord
During the 1940s, there was a devastating fire in Concord at the Boston and Maine Railroad freight house. Those brave Concord Fire Department first responders arriving on the scene did not know the contents of the warehouse initially. It was not long before the firemen realized the severity of the fire was greatly heightened by what they discovered upon entering the blazing warehouse. The Boston and Maine Railroad freight house fire...
Multiple chances to meet authors at Gibson’s Bookstore this week
Gibson’s Bookstore is offering two opportunities to meet with authors on back-to-back days this week, with Hendrick Smith visiting Concord on Thursday and Jennifer Skiff making an appearance Friday.On Thursday, pop in to meet Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author. Stop in for a few questions and some conversation at the table, get your copy of Who Stole the American Dream signed and shake his hand. He’ll be at the signing...
General Services to hire new Flex Technician after successful first run
The city of Concord’s General Services Department launched a new full-time paid internship program this past summer that has now successfully achieved its goal to train and transition an intern into a permanent full-time position. Now, the search is on for a second intern.Conner Bailey was Concord General Services’ first Maintenance/Operations Flex Technician intern. He was hired in September and developed training across various...
Bulletin Board: Comedy Club coming to Tandy’s on Valentine’s Day
Newly bereaved discussion group Concord Regional VNA is offering a Newly Bereaved Discussion Group on Tuesday, Feb. 5 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 at the same time. 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...
Book of the Week: ‘Burning Ridge’
Burning Ridge Margaret Mizushima 2018, 280 pages Fiction/Mystery Officer Mattie Cobb and her black German Shepherd, Robo, are the K-9 team working for the police in Timber Creek, Colo. Not only are they partners, but they have a unique bond. They are called to join a team riding up into the back country to investigate some grisly remains. A body has been burned in a fire pit on a ridge. Then three more sunken places in the grass are...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 5, 1853: Thomas Francis Meagher, the famed Irish exile and itinerant lecturer for Irish independence, speaks at Concord’s Depot Hall. Among his listeners is president-elect Franklin Pierce. Feb. 5, 1942: Dudley Orr, the state tax commissioner, is pictured on the front page of the Monitor riding his bicycle to work. In a time of severe gas and tire rationing, he says, it is important for public officials to set a good example. He...
Looking to watch the Super Bowl somewhere fun? We found a few places for you to check out
In what has become an annual tradition around here, the Patriots are going back to the Super Bowl once again. If you haven’t been keeping track, this will be nine appearances in “The Big Game” for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the greatest American duo since Batman and Robin. It’s almost become old hat around here, though we don’t know anyone who’s sick of this just yet.With the Super Bowl comes Super Bowl house parties and Super Bowl...
Staying in for the Super Bowl? Try these recipes, or call Constantly for some food
While it can be a lot of fun to go to a busy restaurant or bar to watch the game in a lively atmosphere, there’s nothing wrong with staying home, either. That said, this is the Super Bowl, so it deserves a little more pomp and circumstance than your typical run-of-the-mill Sunday evening. If there’s one thing any big game demands, it’s food. Specifically, we’re talking about game-day food, the kind of stuff your mom wouldn’t let you...
Adventure Shopping: Super Bowl LIII edition
In what has become an annual tradition, the Patriots are off to the Super Bowl yet again. The nation’s most-watched TV program every year, the Super Bowl is always a big deal even to non-sports fans. Anyone who’s anyone will certainly have a party to host or attend, and that means you’ll need supplies.As usual, when thinking about supplies for any type of event, we hit up Ocen State Job Lot to see what kinds of odd, cool and cheap...
Scenes from the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship – after dark
White Park was abuzz with festive energy last Saturday night during the 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship. After a weather scare delayed the start of the tournament, by Saturday everyone was living it up on the frozen pond. Here are some scenes we found Saturday night.
The results are in from NHTI’s Dancing With the Concord Stars
NHTI’s 9th annual Winter Fling was held on Saturday. The highlight of the night was the wildly popular Dancing With the Concord Stars event, which this year included Monitor ad respresentative Jeanne Lester as one of the contestants.Here are the results from the competition: Best Energy: Bryanna Marceau (Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce) and Lucas Meyer (Preti Strategies) with “I Want You Back,” Jitterbug.Most Theatrical: Tina...
Tasty Brews: Smuttynose Whole Lotta Lupulin DIPA from True Brew Barista
I stopped into True Brew Barista last week looking for a new beer to try, and unsurprisingly, there were all kinds of options for things I’d never tried or even heard of before. One of those unheard-of brews was the Smuttynose Whole Lotta Lupulin DIPA, so I went with one of those.The first thing to mention is that this beer has 8.6 percent alcohol by volume, which is nothing to sneeze at. It is therefore served in a smaller-sized...
Entertainment: Area 23 kills the lights, plus a bunch of HD broadcasts at the Cap Center
Don’t look now, but we’re already moving into February, which means this cold and snow can’t stick around for too much longer, can it? Anyway, there’s plenty going on in Concord this week, including a lights-out (literally) acoustic concert at Area 23 and a whole bunch of HD broadcasts of big-name plays at the Capitol Center for the Arts. Here’s what else is going on this week: Music Tuesday Mike Walsh at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at...
Making Good Health Simple: 5 steps to your Super Bowl makeover
The National Football League defines the Super Bowl as the annual championship game culminating the regular season between the champions of the AFC and NFC conferences. In New England, it is more commonly known at the last game of the Patriots season. Super Bowl Sunday comes with a barrage of traditions ranging from superstitions, official jerseys, large-screen televisions and, of course, food. On the checklist: Where we will watch...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Snow updates, water main repaired and more
The city of Concord’s public information officer, Stefanie Breton, sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The newsletter contained too much information for us to fit into this spot, so we’re just printing some highlights here. For the full newsletter, go to concordnh.gov and click the “Newsletter” button on the home page. Snow updates, reminders Although Concord didn’t receive the predicted 12 to 20 inches of snow last...
On Display: Illustrator David Petersen at St. Paul’s School’s Crumpacker Gallery
The drawings of award-winning illustrator David Petersen are on display at St. Paul’s School’s Crumpacker Gallery until Feb. 23. The gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. These particular works are not for sale.
Jeff Follansbee won our parks scavenger hunt
It took a couple weeks, but we finally have a winner for our Concord parks scavenger hunt. Jeff Follansbee was the only person to correctly identify every park, and he chose to donate his prize – a $25 gift card to a Concord business of his choice – to the Concord Friends Program. What a guy! Here are the answers:
Blast From the Past: The Rumford Cider Topper and his noggin
There was a time in our little village of Rumford, back when we were a British province and ruled by a Royal governor, that the old-world customs and traditions were quite evident and certainly relevant. The harvest was a grand time when the school houses were closed so that the children could work in the fields and bring in the bounty before the onset of the first killing frost. The children were quite pleased to leave the one-room...
Months after principal’s death, N.H. ALS walk moving to Concord
Monitor staff Less than a year after the death of former Concord High School principal Gene Connolly to ALS, his story is having ripple effects in the community.One of those ripple effects is the Northern New England Chapter of the ALS Association’s decision to move its annual New Hampshire walk from Manchester to Concord this year.“We knew how impactful his story had been on this community, and how much support he had,” events...
Bulletin Board: Tax prep time, a free movie and meetings
AARP offers free tax assistance From Jan. 29 through April 15, the AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers across the Granite State. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 51st year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, giving special attention to the older population. There is no fee for this service and you do not need to be an AARP member...
