Book: Storm Watch
Storm Watch C.J. Box (352 pages, Fiction, 2023) The newest entry in C.J. Box’s Joe Pickett series, this book finds Joe patrolling during an April blizzard. While tracking a wounded elk, Joe stumbles upon the body of a University of Wyoming professor at a mysterious building in the mountains. Further investigation in what appears to be a murder is shut down by the Governor, but Joe, unable to let it go, continues to follow up on the...
This week in Concord history
April 13, 2003: A fire breaks out in an apartment building off East Side Drive in Concord, attracting the attention of Kyle Bissonnette, 12, Matthew Peters, 12, and Nate Bell, 10. Seeing flames shooting from a downstairs window in the Regency Estates apartment building, the three pull their bikes over and flag down a passer-by, who calls the police. Kyle and Matthew head into the building and start knocking on doors, making sure...
‘Don’t Talk to the Actors’ comes to Hatbox Theatre
‘Don’t Talk to the Actors” by Tom Dudzick will be presented by Hatbox regulars Lend Me a Theater through April 16. The best laid plans go awry when the cast and crew of a Broadway-bound play resort to manipulation, diva-like behavior, and chaotic abandon to get what they want. Fledgling playwright Jerry Przpezniak and his fiancée Arlene are a couple of Buffalo greenhorns suddenly swept up in the whirlwind of New York’s theater scene...
Bulletin board
Life on the Edge of Adventure World-famous ice climber Majka Burhardt visits Gibson’s Bookstore April 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., this time with pen in-hand as a New Hampshire author to launch her book “More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood,” an intense and emotional epistolary memoir born at the intersections of motherhood, adventure, career, and marriage. As one of the world’s leading professional rock and ice...
Mud season is here
Here’s a look at what was included in the city newsletter last Friday: 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: April 5, 6 p.m. City Council: April 10, 7 p.m. Planning Board: April 19, 7 p.m. Visit concordnh.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for City Council and Planning Board agendas, which...
Insider entertainment listings for April 6 to 16, 2023
Live music April 6 Shane Profitt with Annie Brobst Band at the Bank of NH Stage at 7 p.m. April 7 Paul Driscoll at Twin Barns Brewing Co from 5 to 8 p.m. Resurrection Blues Revue at 7 p.m. at Chubb Theatre. Andrea Paquin at Pour Decisions Brewing from 7 to 10 p.m. April 8 John McArthur at Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon. Lone Wolf Project at Twin Barns from 5 to 8 p.m. Kimayo at Over The Moon Farmstead from...
This week in Concord history
April 6, 1945: The New Hampshire Methodist Conference rejects Rev. Robert G. Friend because he smokes. Friend is unrepentant, saying: “I do not intend to refrain from smoking unless it becomes clearly evident that the cause of Christ is being damaged.” The bishop nullifies the vote. April 6, 1993: For the first time, Concord’s Bob Tewksbury gets an opening day start, pitching for St. Louis at San Francisco. He loses but will...
Book: American War
American War By Omar El Akkad (333 pages, fiction, 2017) As soon as you begin this book you are immersed in a future that we are all dreading: the coasts have flooded, refugees are pouring from the coasts to the interior states, the national capital has been moved from Washington, DC to Columbus, Ohio and the nation is embroiled in its second Civil War. This is the story of Sarat Chestnut and her family, refugees from Louisiana who...
City newsletter
Here’s a look at what was included in last week’s city newsletter: Upcoming 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: April 5, 6 p.m. City Council: April 10, 7 p.m. Planning Board: April 19, 7 p.m. Visit concordnh. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for City Council and Planning Board agendas, which...
Bulletin Board
Croissants and Crossover An almost evenly split House between Republicans and Democrats is creating far reaching complications rarely seen in New Hampshire. Join the BIA for the popular annual legislative halftime show Croissants and Crossover featuring a distinguished panel of New Hampshire’s finest political observers and reporters on March 31, at 8 a.m. at Holiday Inn, Concord Downtown. Panelists include Annmarie Timmins from New...
Andrew North and Rangers have new members, album
Andrew North & The Rangers will release a new live album, “Thanks for the Warning – Vol. 1,” on May 13. The New Hampshire-based jam sextet recently unveiled the single Infinity Spinning from their forthcoming ten-track LP, which features highlights from the band’s live shows in 2022. The band’s debut studio album, “Phosphorescent Snack,” was released to critical acclaim in 2021. In 2022, the group recruited two new members,...
This week in Concord history
March 30, 1964: The state agrees to buy the summit of Mount Washington from Dartmouth College. The cost: $150,000. The state gets 50 acres, the Summit House, the old Tip Top House and building housing the Mount Washington Observatory. March 31, 2002: A Concord man found dead in his Hall Street apartment was murdered, the police announce. Tobby Publicover, a 28-year-old described as a “gentle giant” by his mother, died of a...
Entertainment listings for March 30 to April 9, 2023
Live music March 30 Brian Booth at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 31 Colin Hart at Twin Barns Brewery from 5 to 8 p.m. Brady Myrick Duo at Pour Decisions from 7 to 10 p.m. April 1 Chase Campbell Band at Tower Hill Tavern from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mac Holmes at the Downtown Concord Winter Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to noon. The Sweetbloods at Twin Barns Brewing from 5 to 8 p.m. Charlie Chronopoulos at Over The Moon Farmstead...
Book: Advent
Advent By James Treadwell (464 pages, fantasy) Magic is rising. James Treadwell’s debut novel introduces bygone magic and arcane knowledge to a modern-day England. Gavin Stokes, the protagonist, has a secret. In all of his fifteen years, a mysterious woman whom he calls Mrs. Grey has accompanied him throughout life. His parents are upset to learn that Gavin still believes in his “imaginary friend” into his teenage years. Gavin,...
Deadlines for tax exemptions, dog licenses
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: April 5, 6 p.m. City Council: April 10, 7 p.m. Planning Board: April 19, 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 calendar for more meetings...
Book: ‘Ludie’s Life’
‘Ludie’s Life’ By Cynthia Rylant (116 pages, poetry, 2006) Beloved children’s author Cynthia Rylant has always used her own life and upbringing in Appalachia as a resource for her work. She has won a Newbery award and continues to publish picture books, children’s fiction and early readers. But did you know she also writes poetry for adults? “Ludie’s Life” is a beautiful example of Rylant’s gentle style, including the hardships and...
Get planning your kids’ summer of fun
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. Check back in our April 13 and May 18 issues for even more opportunities. And if you have one...
Bulletin board for the week of March 23, 2023
Taylor Rental open house Stop by Taylor Rental on March 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. for an open house with cocktails and draft beer served by the Bearded Barkeep and hors d’oeuvres provided by El Rodeo Concord. Swing by Taylor Rental in Concord for a quick hello or stay a while. There is no cost for this event, but please RSVP so enough food and drink can be provided for everyone: https://fb.me/e/vvesB9qe What your ‘moder’ gave you In a...
Entertainment listings for March 23 to April 1, 2023
Live music March 23 State Street Combo at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. “CCMS Jazz Evening: Up Jumped Spring” at the Bank of NH Stage at 7 p.m. April Cushman Duo at New England College from 8 to 10 p.m. Carrie & The Wingmen at Area 23 Pub from 8 to 11 p.m. March 24 Mikey G at Mount Sunapee from 3 to 5 p.m. Sam Hammerman at Twin Barns Brewing Co from 5 to 8 p.m. Justin Cohn at Pats Peak from 6 to 9 p.m. Jake Hunsinger Duo at Pour...
This week in Concord history
March 23, 1867: Forty-two years after becoming Concord’s Congregationalist minister, the Rev. Nathaniel Bouton resigns. During his tenure, Bouton became a trustee of Dartmouth College and, in 1856, published a history of Concord. Seven months before leaving the pulpit, he was named state historian. March 23, 1770: Eighteen days after the Boston Massacre, a black-bordered issue of the New Hampshire Gazette depicts the victims...
Bulletin board for March 16, 2023
Interview like an expert Making a bad hire is a costly mistake for your company, and it’s also unfair to the candidate. In this webinar, KMA recruiting consultants Johnna Major and Jenn Bradford will discuss best practices for interviewing candidates. They’ll cover how to ask questions that elicit the answers you’re really looking for, some red flags to be on the lookout for in an interview, gray areas to avoid in your questions, and...
New Hampshire Maple Month: from our trees to your table
It’s that time of year: follow your favorite sweet treat from the local sugarbush to your table this March by taking part in New Hampshire Maple Month. In addition, the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association is celebrating 80 years of educating the public and promoting the maple industry in the Granite State and beyond! Local maple producers all over the state will host open houses to share their sweet products and show off the...
Shaker Village to host sugar camp hike tour
On Saturdays, March 18 and April 1, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the expansive grounds at Canterbury Shaker Village during its popular annual Sugar Camp Guided Hiking Tours. On this exclusive tour, participants walk back in time through the remnants of a once thriving Shaker Village maple sugar camp. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Shakers spent their early spring days gathering sap and their nights...
This week in Concord history
March 16, 1680: New Hampshire’s first colonial assembly meets in Portsmouth. Today’s Legislature has 424 members. That year, just 11. March 16, 1983: The Monitor reports on the results of local straw polls on a statewide bottle-return bill. Loudon, Canterbury, Hopkinton and Deering vote in favor. Pittsfield tables the issue. Northwood says no. March 16, 1918: In Ossipee, the 80-year-old Austin H.F. Quimby, veteran of the...
Book: Braking day
Braking Day By Adam Oyebanji (359 pages, science fiction, 2022) The three-ship fleet of Archimedes, Bohr, and Chandrasekhar has been in space for 132 years, leaving behind an Earth ruled by AIs called LOKIs. The Destination World is approaching fast and engineering trainee Ravi McLeod is part of the team making sure the Archimedes is ready. Ravi is hoping to escape his family’s well-earned reputation as criminals and ne’er-do-wells...
City news: Fix leaks, lifeguard training
Here’s a look at some of the highlight’s from last week’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: City Council: March 13, 7 p.m. Planning Board: March 15, 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...
Bulletin board for March 9, 2023
Economic impact of climate change A panel discussion at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law hosted by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service, co-sponsored by The League of Conservation Voters and The Concord Coalition will focus on the economic and budgetary cost of climate inaction, economic opportunity of climate action and the current and future environmental regulatory landscape Moderated by...
One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World
One Hundred Saturdays: Stella Levi and the Search for a Lost World By Michael Frank (227 pages, memoir/history, 2022) In Feb. 2015, Michael Frank met nonagenarian Stella Levi at a talk in New York City. Stella was born on the island of Rhodes into a Judeo-Spanish community that had existed since the Jews were expelled from Spain and Portugal in the 15th century. That community was erased in 1944 when the Nazis marched the entire...
This week in Concord history
March 9, 1973: Gov. Mel Thomson says the state’s boundary squabble with Maine isn’t just about water – it also concerns land. Thomson contends all of the Isles of Shoals belong to New Hampshire, including Duck Appledore Malaga, Smuttynose and Cedar, considered part of Maine since 1635. March 9, 1964: Dr. Robert O. Blood, former New Hampshire governor and chairman of an uncommitted slate of GOP delegates on the next day’s...
CYPN: Brittany Johnson loves the NH outdoors
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Brittany Johnson. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Brittany Johnson Where do you live? Concord Where do you currently work? I’m the Regional Marketing Manager of NH at Breezeline. Breezeline’s entry into the city of Concord last...
