Catch a little Spring Fever with the latest League exhibit
Right about now is when you hear people talking about spring fever. But they might not all be referring to the warmer temperatures and longer days ’cause the League of N.H. Craftsmen just happened to open its new exhibit last week, appropriately titled Spring Fever. It’s a multi-media exhibition celebrating the upcoming season, something we all could use a little bit of after that winter we just had. The exhibit will be on display...
Instagram photo of the Week – Tue, 31 Mar 2015
The driver of this car was nice enough to roll the window down a little so this dog could be safe (take notes, everyone. That’s how it’s done). And the dog was nice enough to roll the window down a little more so everyone could peep his super puppy swag. Nothing in Concord is more chill than this dog right now. We can say that with utmost confidence. Thanks to @drewgrosvenor for posting the photo! We want to find your pictures, too –...
We know there’s still snow, but it’s time to think about your yard
While it may not seem like it now, under all that snow outside your house is your yard. Just trust us. And soon, if the temperatures continue to rise, you’ll be able to see what we’re talking about. But unfortunately, what’s underneath that fading sign of a winter we all would like to forget is not the lush green grass you fondly remember. The winter, especially like the mega one we just had, can do some serious damage to the grass...
This Week In Concord History
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 gunshot wound.March 31, 1731: Four years after Concord’s settlement begins, townspeople appropriate 10 pounds “for the instruction of the children in reading, etc.” The first teacher is Hannah Abbot, 30. The following year, the town will order...
The Concord High School Film Society wants to see your movie
There’s no shame in wanting to be a big shot movie director. Unfortunately, not everybody can make it to the bright lights of Hollywood, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a masterpiece right here in New Hampshire. There’s plenty of great scenery; all you need is a minimal amount of equipment, and finding actors willing to be in a film that may be seen by an audience one day would just be too good of an opportunity to turn down....
It’s time to start planning for your garden, just hold off on digging
It’s hard not to think spring when the temperatures start to rise, the snow begins to melt and the calendar finally flips to a month you don’t typically associate with the effects of winter. All you want to do is go outside, get some sunshine and dig in the dirt a little bit. We get it, but the key is patience, which is easier said than done after enduring the last few months that we’d all like to forget – at least for a while. But...
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 31 Mar 2015
We’re all for bringing train travel back to Concord, but only if that stuff works. Looks like this go-round in August 1890 wasn’t so hot. This photo of a train wreck near Ferry Street crossing comes to us from reader Earl Burroughs, and features several bystanders looking not particularly surprised or worried that anything went wrong. And also looking super dapper in vests and coats and awesome hats.
Nice nugget on your finger, and great trees
We at the Insider like to scour Craigslist’s Missed Connections to see if anyone in Concord wants to pet our Meerkat is finding true love online. Here, presented unedited as always, are some of the best recent entries.You Cut My Hair Yesterday – m4w (Concord)You gave me a haircut yesterday. We had a great conversation, and some laughs that really made my day. You are an incredibly beautiful blonde with a great personality, and...
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell hops on his tandem bike with his cardboard cutouts of the Insider staff on the back and makes his way toward the community garden. But the bike sinks in the mud from all the melting snow, and though he pedals as hard as he can, all he does is splatter mud all over our beautiful cardboard faces. But wouldn’t you know it, the splotches spell out a city memo!We’re loadedWith another loaderThe Public...
Concord Christian Academy unveils the first dessert extravaganza
Concord Christian Academy held its annual auction March 20 at Concord’s National Guard Armory. A great evening was had by all with more than 250 silent auction items to bid for and an exciting live auction led by our very own auctioneer, Freddy Rivera, better known as our sports coach. Many of the auction items were very kindly donated by our local Concord and New Hampshire businesses, who have supported our annual fundraisers over...
We blew up our gingerbread house with a small cannon
Turns out about three months is long enough for a gingerbread house to sit in a place of business, so we asked for suggestions on how to destroy Tim’s creation. The winner? A tiny cannon! And boy did the cannon do its job. We found pieces of gingerbread shrapnel a good 50 feet from the blast site. Wish you could have seen it happen? You can – we took video, and posted it to our Facebook page. Go check it out!
Historical society to host course on John Winant
The New Hampshire Historical Society is offering a five-part history course, “John Gilbert Winant: Citizen of Concord, Citizen of the World.” Classes will be held at the Society, 30 Park St., on Thursdays from April 23 through May 21, at 5 p.m.Winant was a state, national and international leader during the 1930s and 40s and one of the most interesting figures to emerge from New Hampshire. Lynne Olson’s book, Citizens of London, has...
Hoppy birthday – Tue, 31 Mar 2015
Ruth “Bunny” Dodge turned 96 years young Friday afternoon, and celebrated like anyone else would – by dressing up like a bunny in the dining room at Havenwood. We met Bunny and her husband, Ralph “Cap” Dodge, a few years ago while learning about their shared wedding ceremony with Bunny’s sister. Here, Havenwood staffers Wendy Hardy, Cassey Greene and Sandy May share a moment with the birthday girl.
Grange to hold annual awards night April 20
The Concord Grange is getting ready for the 38th annual Community & Grange Membership Awards Night, to be held Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the IBEW Hall, 48 Airport Road. Grange Master Dick Patten has been organizing this annual event for 44 years. The Grange will honor the Outstanding Citizen, Police Officer, Firefighter, State Police, Legislator, Veterans (active duty and retired), Community Spirit, Youth, Media, Educator...
NHTI/Delta Dental 5K set for April 17 at 6 p.m.
For the 11th consecutive year, NHTI and Northeast Delta Dental are prepping for their annual 5K road race. The NHTI/Delta Dental 5K is part of the Concord Area Race Series (CARS). This year’s race takes place at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 17 on the NHTI campus. There’s also a children’s “Fun Run” at 6:45 p.m. Registration and pre-race events start at 3 p.m., with a post-race BBQ and general celebration continuing until 8 p.m. More...
See Joey from Full House at NHTI’s comedy show
NHTI’s Spring Comedy Show was designed as a way to bring together the college and the community for a night of entertainment before the school year comes to a close. The artists have changed over the years, but the idea remains the same. From previous names such as Bob Marley, Bo Burnham, Bill Burr, Ralphie May and Stephen Lynch, to this year’s performer Dave Coulier, the spring show on April 24 in the Wellness Center Gym is...
Bob Quinn can help you learn a lot about birds
If you don’t know the difference between a tufted titmouse and a white-breasted nuthatch, then N.H. Audubon and master birder Bob Quinn may be able to help. Learn to distinguish between the two popular Granite State bird species, along with more than 100 other birds native to the state, at a six-week bird identification workshop that begins at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. The classes will primarily focus on field exploration around...
Hospice memorial service set for April 14
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association’s Hospice Memorial Service takes place on Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St. in Bow. For information, call 224-4093, ext. 2828 or email carmella.dow@crvna.org.
NHTI to host celebration of poetry April 6
On Monday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Living Room, NHTI presents its 14th annual Celebration of Poetry, featuring Massachusetts Poet Jeffrey Harrison. There will be a reception and open mic reading following his presentation. Members of the college and the community are invited to listen and participate. Admission is free. For more information, contact Alan Lindsay at 271-6484, ext. 4242 or...
R.P. Hale to portray Sir William Herschel
Come witness living history at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center on Super Stellar Friday, April 3, with a visit with Sir William Herschel (1738-1822), as portrayed by historian, archaeo-astronomer and musician R.P. Hale as he recounts Herschel’s life and performs some of his compositions on the harpsichord. Teens will get a chance to hang out with Herschel at 7 p.m., followed by pizza and soda, Cost is $9 per teen, free for...
Student art exhibit now showing at St. Paul’s
On view through April 17 at the Hargate Art Center at St. Paul’s School, is the annual Student Art Exhibition, featuring the work of St. Paul’s School students. Artwork will include drawings, paintings, photographs, sculpture, pottery and more. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery will be open select Saturdays through noon. Please call 229-4644 or email lbolduc@sps.edu ahead to...
Youth and government comes to State House
On April 10-11, more than 300 New Hampshire teens from 30 schools will take over the state capital as the YMCA’s 67th annual Youth and Government program comes to the State House in Concord for a Model Legislature Day. Gov. Maggie Hassan will welcome delegates as part of the opening ceremonies. During the two-day event, delegates will discuss and debate some of the more than 110 bills they’ve prepared as part of the program. Youth and...
Concord Public Library Book of the Week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.UndeniableBill Nye2014, Audiobook (8 discs, 540 minutes)NonfictionWhat could be a textbook-like subject, reminiscent of middle school science class, is instead transformed into a fascinating journey of the discoveries and the science of evolution. Bill Nye’s passion for his subject shines, as he covers the facts, the theories, and the speculation of...
Guess who won our snowbank scavenger hunt?
We had a scavenger hunt, and some of you scavenged. We can prove that at least one person did, anyway, because we’re naming Deborah Brink the winner! She successfully discovered six of the seven snowbanks, and would perhaps have had all seven with more lenient graders (we were looking for Franklin Pierce statue, not the State House). Anyway, Deborah has won a $20 gift card to the Concord business of her choice. Congrats Deborah, and...
Bring your artwork to McGowan Fine Art to see what it’s worth
Buried deep in your attic or basement, you probably have a piece of art that is a complete mystery.It was passed down from a relative or bought at a yard sale because it reminded you of some special moment from your life – or it just looked cool. But the unknown has been gnawing at you for years. We feel your pain, and so does McGowan Fine Art owner Sarah Chaffee.That’s why she’s offering you the chance to bring in that old piece of...
What happens when you mix fun and music with soup? SouperFest
Every March for the last five years, South Church has hosted SoupFest. It’s where soup connoisseurs would get a spoon and bowl and the opportunity to try a wide range of tasty concoctions. Local chefs, celebrities and church members would break out their best recipes or old family traditions for one evening of brothy goodness. The first two years served as a fundraiser for the church, while the last three have been held to provide...
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Around 1900, Concord’s famous Abbott and Downing Company liked to have all of its employees stand outside the South Main Street plant for a group photo. White it brought productivity to s screeching halt, at least we have this pic to show for it. Thanks to reader Earl Burroughs for sending it in.
Let us be your tour guide for all the soups you didn’t know existed
We all know about traditional soups. You know, the ones like chicken noodle, tomato and french onion that you can find on the menus of many fine establishments you frequent on a daily or weekly basis.There are others like clam chowder, chili and vegetable that are also quite common, but by now you should know that we’re always in a never-ending search for the uncommon and different.So that’s why we wanted to take you on a little...
The Insider gets an invite to the CASL, part II
Students from the Capital Area Student Leadership program held a communications day last week, and we stopped by to get in on a piece of the action. Here’s what they had to say
