Annual Rock ‘N Race to take off May 18
The main fundraising event for Concord Hospital’s Payson Center for Cancer Care returns – the Rock ‘N Race event is a much-anticipated road race, consisting of a 5k mile run or walk, and shorter one-mile loop through downtown Concord. This special fundraising event is held at the State House Plaza in downtown, Concord, on May 18, and the starting bell rings at 6 p.m. The event features live music throughout the race course, delicious...
Book: “Homecoming”
“Homecoming” Kate Morton (542 pages, fiction, 2023) Jess Turner-Bridges is a journalist who has lived in London for the past twenty years. We meet her in 2018 when she gets a call from Australia letting her know that Nora, the grandmother who raised her in Sydney, is in the hospital after a fall. Jess flies home immediately, thinking that maybe she can use this trip to rekindle her writing career as well as care for Nora. When she...
This week in Concord history
May 11, 2003: State geologist David Wunsch offers an early theory as to why the Old Man of the Mountain may have tumbled from Cannon Mountain, the Monitor reports. A piece of the Old Man’s granite-hewn Adam’s apple that anchored the formation may have come loose, causing the chin to dislodge and the rest of the rock face to just fall away from the cliff. May 11, 2001: Dartmouth College announces it is permanently stripping the...
Looking back: Summer nostalgia
There was a time when the innocence of youth provided a colorful array of adventures. The mind could wander, the imagination your constant companion. There were adventures and opportunities that might not otherwise exist, there was love, companionship and friendship to spare. As I sat upon the open fields of my youth, I could be anything and anyone, all I needed was a dream. Summer would arrive just in time for this adventurous child...
Players wrap up 95th season with comedy
The Community Players of Concord wrap their 95th season with a world- premiere comedy written and directed by Wallace J. Pineault, “Not a Word.” Pineault, who joined ‘The Players’ in 1975, has directed numerous plays and musicals for the group and over 50 plays at New England College, where he taught directing, acting and dramatic theory. His sabbaticals in Hollywood working for a golden age casting director inspired this delightful...
Book: “Murder at Mallowan Hall”
“Murder at Mallowan Hall” Colleen Cambridge (264 Pages, Historical Mystery, 2021) It is 1930 in Devon, England. Phyllida Bright is the housekeeper at Mallowan Hall, the country residence of Agatha Christie and her husband Max Mallowan. Phyllida is the housekeeper, but she is also a friend of Agatha’s. They have chats about the household, and about mysteries. Phyllida is very competent and can be charming. But make no mistake –...
Opening day at Canterbury Shaker Village
May 13 marks opening day at Canterbury Shaker Village with several special events scheduled to take place in addition to indoor guided tours. At 10 a.m., Opening Day at the Village begins with Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K, the third race in the Capital Area Race Series, sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. Featuring miles of groomed trails on nearly 700 acres, the Village hosts cross-country races throughout the year. At 11 a.m.,...
This week in Concord history
May 4, 2003: On a clear day that is sunny and perfect for hiking, hundreds gather at the foot of Cannon Mountain to remember; to mourn and to see with their own eyes that the Old Man of the Mountain is really gone. “It’s hard to believe people can have such an emotional attachment to a piece of rock,” says Dan Burbank, who came to the Notch from Moultonboro with his son, Chris. “But it almost brings tears to your eyes.” May 4,...
City news: Splash pad advances at White Park
Here’s a look at what was included in the city newsletter sent out on Friday. Meetings City meetings are held in person in Council Chambers at 37 Green Street (unless otherwise specified on the City’s calendar). Upcoming meetings include: City Council: May 8, 7 p.m. Visit hconcordnh.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for City Council and Planning Board agendas, which are posted prior to the meetings. View the City calendar for more meetings...
Bulletin board for the week of May 4, 2023
Author talk Journalist, husband, father, friend, and hiker Keith Gentili visits Gibson’s Bookstore, on 45 South Main Street in Concord on May 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gentili will share his book on hiking as the everyman, a recreational hiker who has climbed New England’s 100 highest summits, discovering new things about himself, his life, and his relationships along the way, with “White Mountains State: A Four-Year Journey Hiking and...
Meet the CASL Class of 2023 – Part 3
Thirty-four students from eighth area schools graduated from Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) in March 2023. CASL is an immersive program that encourages students to learn more about their community, and their own unique skills and strengths as leaders. Presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, CASL has been in existence for more than 25 years, graduated over 700...
City newsletter
Here’s a look at what was included in Friday’s city newsletter: Meetings City meetings are held in person in Council Chambers at 37 Green St. (unless otherwise specified on the City’s calendar). Upcoming meetings include: Zoning Board of Adjustment: May 3, 6 p.m. City Council: May 8, 7 p.m. Visit concordnh.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for City Council and Planning Board agendas, which are posted prior to the meetings. View the City...
Racing Museum to host 2nd Race Car Show
New England Racing Museum to Host 2nd Annual New England Racers Reunion: Race Car Show New England Racing Museum will host the 2nd Annual New England Racers Reunion: Race Car Show on May 6, with a variety of race cars and race motorcycles on display. “This is our season opening fundraiser and we look forward to welcoming guests from across the region to the museum with over 50 race cars expected,” said Executive Director Thomas...
Looking back: Timeline for the Durgin Silver Company
1854: William B. Durgin arrives in Concord and sets up a small office near the “Free Bridge” on Main Street for a short period. At this time his focus is primarily on silver spoons & utensils. 1855: Within a year he has moved his silver business to the School Street location, which burned in 1860. 1866: William Durgin builds a large brick factory on School Street. 1890s: With the strong demand for his silver products William’s...
Book: “At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui”
“At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui” By Christine Liu-Perkins (80 pages, children’s non-fiction, history/archaeology, 2013) As with so many great archaeological finds, the excavation of the tombs of Lady Dai, her husband and son began with an accident: a worker digging in a field in 1971 struck white clay. Experts called in from the Hunan Provincial Museum confirmed that a truly ancient...
This week in Concord history
April 27, 1861: The city of Concord appropriates $10,000 to aid the families of local volunteers who go off to war. It expects the state to reimburse it, and for the most part it will. By the end of the year, the city will have doled out $3,000 to soldiers’ families. April 27, 1987: Fire breaks out in the south end of the Legislative Office Building in Concord. Hundreds gather to watch as a cool wind whips the flames pouring...
At Hatbox, ‘She Kills Monsters’
Dive In Productions will be presenting the high-octane comedic adventure, “She Kills Monsters” at the Hatbox Theatre from April 28 to May 14. “She Kills Monsters” tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary...
Bulletin board for week of April 27, 2023
Fundraising dinner Uno de Mayo fundraising dinner, drinks and silent auction with proceeds to benefit the Payson Center for Cancer Care. Join in on May 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. for a fun evening of dinner, drinks, and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Payson Center cancer patients thru the Rock N’ Race team. A Midsummer Night’s Dream bookclub reading Gibson’s Book Club makes a point to read Shakespeare at least once a year, and...
Meet the CASL Class of 2023 – Part 2
Thirty-four students from eight area schools graduated from Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) in March 2023. CASL is an immersive program that encourages students to learn more about their community, and their own unique skills and strengths as leaders. Presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, CASL has been in existence for more than 25 years, graduated over 700...
City newsletter
Here’s a look at what was included in Friday’s city newsletter: Meetings City meetings are held in person in Council Chambers at 37 Green Street (unless otherwise specified on the City’s calendar). Upcoming meetings include: Zoning Board of Adjustment: May 3, 6 p.m. City Council: May 8, 7 p.m. Visit concordnh.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for City Council and Planning Board agendas, which are posted prior to the meetings. LED...
‘all my friends are in This show’
Kimball Jenkins’ spring exhibition features a curation by Yasamin Safarzadeh which will challenge and defy the norms of gallery exhibitions in New Hampshire. This highly anticipated exhibit features artists from across the country. Each artist is an integral component of the fabric of their community, their mentorship, grace, perseverance, insight and innovations are a testament to the ways in which art can be used as a vessel for...
Mom Prom to raise money for community
The Concord Mom Prom returns on May 5 at the Grappone Conference Center starting at 7 p.m. Not just for moms, all ladies are welcomed to attend this fundraiser for Hearts for Kindness. Tickets are $50. Bring your friends to this fiesta-themed dance event to raise money for your community! Tickets include light appetizers, music, raffles and surprises, dancing, photobooth and a late night goodie bag. Each person must purchase a ticket...
Meet the CASL Class of 2023 – Part 1
Thirty-four students from eight area schools graduated from Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) in March 2023. CASL is an immersive program that encourages students to learn more about their community, and their own unique skills and strengths as leaders. Presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, CASL has been in existence for more than 25 years, graduated over 700...
Bulletin board for the week of April 20, 2023
If It Sounds Like a Quack On April 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling (“A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear”) visits Gibson’s Bookstore, on 45 S Main St, in Concord to present a bizarre, rollicking trip through the world of fringe medicine, filled with leeches, baking soda IVs, and, according to at least one person, zombies, with his new book “If It Sounds Like a Quack…: A Journey to the Fringes of American...
This week in Concord history
April 20, 1965: Concord Police Chief Walter Carlson reports that the city’s population is up by 219 adults and 20 minors over 1964. The report also reveals there are 62 more dogs in the city this year than last. April 21, 2002: Last year, the state’s nursing schools turned out 150 graduates, the Monitor reports. At least 500 nurses were needed to fill the spaces that had opened up. And if the trend continues, the consequences...
Book: Unmasked
Unmasked Paul Holes (288 pages, true crime, 2022) Part memoir, part true crime documentary in written form, Paul Holes recollects his life entrenched in the dark details of many of America’s cold cases. He is best known for being instrumental in the identification of the Golden State Killer, one of the nation’s most notorious serial killers. There is a very good chance that case would remain unsolved to this day if not for Holes’...
CYPN: Fisto Ndayishimiye is making changes
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Fisto Ndayishimiye. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Fisto Ndayishimiye How old are you? I’m 25 years old. Where do you live? I live in Concord, NH. Where do you work? I work for the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) as...
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12000 Years ago in the Granite State More than 12,000 years ago, small groups of Paleoindians endured frigid winters on the edge of a small river in what would become Keene, New Hampshire. In 2009, an archaeological survey for the new Keene Middle School discovered the remains of their stay and brought to light one of the oldest Native American sites in New England. The remarkably intact site produced evidence of four separate...
Summer camps: More options for kids to try something new
It’s never too early to begin dreaming of summer fun, and to help you with your plans, we are highlighting a few of the many camp opportunities in nearby communities. There are a range of day camp options with general interest activities, and some with more specific themes like STEM projects, developing sports and theater skills, and more. USA Ninja Challenge on 14 Chenell Drive in Concord offers week long Summer Camps Monday through...
Entertainment listings for April 13 to 22, 2023
Live music April 13 Bach’s Lunch Concert: Rhegos at the Concord Community Music School from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Craig Fahey at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Scott Kirby at the Bank of NH Stage at 7 p.m. April 14 Kimayo at Twin Barns Brewing Co from 5 to 8 p.m. Slim Volume at Pour Decisions from 7 to 10 p.m. Grain Thief with special guest Taylor Hughes at the Bank of NH Stage at 8 p.m. April 15 Paul Driscoll at the Downtown Concord...
