Tasty Brews: Concord Craft Brewing makes some good IPAs
With the idea of celebrating N.H. Craft Beer Week securely implanted in our brain, it only made sense to stop by one of Concord’s breweries to see what kind of new creations they had on tap. And since Lithermans Limited is planning a Saisonapalooza on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. that we’re thinking about going to , we made the short trip to Concord Craft Brewing Co. last week. We saw on their website that they had a pair of IPAs that...
Take an opera adventure at Concord Community Music School
It’s probably a given considering its named the Concord Community Music School, but it’s worth mentioning you can catch some quality concerts at their Wall Street location. It’s not just a place to learn how to play an instrument or sing.Just last week we told you that none other than Dan Zanes was going to perform there, and now we’re here to let you know that there’s another show to put on your list of things to check out.And it...
We found plenty of spring activities in Concord to keep you busy
We can all agree that spring can’t get here fast enough. Sure, daylight savings tells us it’s spring, as does the vernal equinox, but if you looked outside recently, there’s still snow on the ground and winter clothing is still required. But, this is the spring guide, so obviously we want to think about sunny and warm days, flowers and all that good stuff you associate with the season. That’s why we went in search of the best things...
Go Try It: Take to the driving range at Beaver Meadow
Unless you took a vacation to a warm climate this winter or caught on to the simulator craze, chances are you haven’t swung a golf club in a while.At least that was the case for us. It had been many moons since we pulled out the old driver and hit a bucket of balls, so when we got an email early last week that the driving range at Beaver Meadow Golf Course was opening for the first two official days of spring, we couldn’t pass up the...
Bishop Brady to host a gambling night
If there’s one thing Concord’s missing, it’s a spot to play a few table games.Who wouldn’t want to spend a night trying to win a few extra bucks to line their pockets with – or at the very least, not lose it all while having a fun time.This Saturday, Bishop Brady High School is hosting a Monte Carlo Night from 7 to 11 p.m. that will provide you a place to fill all your gambling needs, with a small catch.“It’s a little something...
Grappone to host N.H. Fiddle Ensemble
We’ve covered concerts in many spots around these parts – in White Park, the Capitol Center for the Arts, the Concord City Auditorium, the Concord Community Music School, St. Paul’s School and more.Although, this might be the first time we’ve told you about one that’s happening in a car dealership. But as they say, there’s a first time for everything.The N.H. Fiddle Ensemble will put on an evening of music at Grappone Toyota (594...
Dan Zanes is putting on a Lead Belly concert
If you’ve never caught one of Dan Zanes’s benefit concerts, you might want to consider it.It’s a pretty awesome time that will have you tapping your feet and swaying those hips.And it just so happens that the Concord native is coming home to raise money for the Friendly Kitchen on Saturday.“Concord has been so supportive of me,” Zanes said. “And it’s always nice to see old friends.”While Zanes is well-known for his work in the world...
Capital Quilters Guild hosting biannual show
We really can’t think of anything more cozy-sounding than being in a room full of quilts.Don’t you just love weekend afternoons, curled up on the couch with a blanket that’s been hand sewn with care? They’re also just so nice to look at. That’s why we wanted to share that the Capital Quilters Guild is hosting its biannual quilt show, “Joy to Spring,” this weekend at NHTI.While you can’t take a nap with any of the quilts on display –...
More schools are getting friendship benches
About six months ago, we introduced you to Bow High senior Jack Rich.For his senior project, Rich raised almost $2,000 to purchase a friendship kit for Bow Elementary (which was his original goal) and a friendship bench for Dunbarton Elementary (because he collected so much extra money).His mom, Jean, is the one who come across the website for Tiny Girl, Big Dream – the company who creates the kits – and showed it to Rich. And that’s...
Go for a drive and enjoy Maple Weekend
If you’re a maple syrup fan, this weekend is kind of like your Christmas morning.Maple syrup producers all over the state will open their doors and invite you to taste their recent creations as part of the annual Maple Weekend. So realistically, you can spend both Saturday and Sunday driving all around, enjoying all that syrup season has to offer.Sounds pretty delicious if you ask us.But like the syrup they produce, each sugarhouse...
We learned some stuff about sap and syrup
There’s a big misconception out there when it comes to maple syrup production. Over the years, we’ve heard numerous stories from syrup makers of people showing up unannounced wanting to see the process firsthand. Unfortunately, that’s not exactly how it works. Sure, if you see steam billowing from a sugarhouse, syrup is being made, but it’s not one of the things that happens all day, every day. Like any other agricultural commodity,...
Future In Sight is here to help with vision loss
There’s been a big change for those in New Hampshire dealing with visual impairment.After 105 years, the New Hampshire Association for the Blind has rebranded itself to, drum roll please . . . Future in Sight.While the mission of the organization hasn’t changed, the word “blind” made it hard for medical professionals to have a conversation with patients who were not in fact blind, but rather dealing with vision loss or impairment. It...
Concord Handmade is hosting a pop-up shop
Outside of last week’s lovely snowstorm (sarcasm), it really feels like spring is around the corner.Monday was the official start of the season and soon the birds will be chirping, flowers will start blooming and we’ll finally be able to put all those extra layers of clothes away.And Concord Handmade operator Alison Murphy is hoping to push things along with a pop-up spring market for the next three Saturdays. “It will sort of look...
Learn about national parks at the Audubon
Are you a big fan of national parks? Do you plan your family vacations around a visit to places like Yosemite, Yellowstone, Acadia or Zion? Well, then you’re going to want to hear what David Govatski has to say. Govatski is a retired member of the U.S. Forest Service, who also just so happens to spend five or six weeks a year traveling around the country visiting national park units.“I blame it on my parents who would drag me on these...
What do you know about the Concord Theatre?
Paul Brogan has fond memories of the Concord Theatre.And rightfully so. He spent 27 years working at the 499-seat hot spot for film buffs on South Main Street, beginning as a high-schooler until it closed in the fall of 1994.“I had the best after-school job,” Brogan said. “I got to stay out till midnight.” He got paid $1.50 an hour when he started, which was a lot of money back then.“And all the popcorn I could eat,” he added.That’s...
Tim went back to school to make a clay bowl
Since it’s Youth Art Month (in case you didn’t get the memo), and you might consider us childlike from time to time – as well as art enthusiasts – we figured it would be a great time to learn a new creative skill.And what better place to do so than a middle school art class? It just so happens that students in Kristi Nyhan’s eighth-grade art class at Rundlett Middle School were starting the process of making bowls to be sold at...
Tim got a crash course in how to play squash
Squash is one of those sports that people try to compare to another. And it’s usually because people have no idea what it really is or what the rules are. Is it similar to racquetball? How does it compare to tennis? Well, to be fair, you do use a racquet when playing squash, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end. “It gets lumped in with tennis and racquetball because it’s a racquet sport, but it can’t be any more different...
How do they pick all that art for the show?
The sheer amount of work in the Concord School District’s annual Youth Art Month exhibit at Steeplegate Mall is staggering.When you walk into the previously vacant location, it’s hard to decide how to see it all. Do you start by walking along the outside and scanning all the work on the walls? Do you scope out the partitions first and then hit up the walls? What about zig-zagging your way through it all with no rhyme or reason? And do...
SouperFest is bigger and better than ever
SouperFest is one of those community events that just keeps growing year after year.When it began eight years ago, it was just a small fundraiser for South Church’s senior programming that raised about $1,000 in each of the first few years. Fast-forward to last year and more than 600 people showed up and raised about $34,000 for the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness.“I’m hoping we have 1,000 guests or more this year,” said Greg...
Go Try It: Color a picture for Eggstravaganza contest
One of the best things about being a kid is the large amount of time you can spend coloring.Just think about it: any time you want, you can pick up some crayons, colored pencils or markers and create an amazing picture that will be hung with pride on the family fridge for all to see.The world of adult coloring has kind of exploded in the last few years, and has opened up a world of possibilities for many, but sitting at your desk at...
‘The Bremen Town Musicians’ are coming
It’s a week before opening night, and the cast is back for another night of rehearsal.But once on stage, they realize the seats are packed and the audience is there for the show. So, of course, they give the people what they want – and perform.That’s the opening scene of The Bremen Town Musicians, a fun, interactive play that will be put on by the Junior Service League of Concord this Friday and Saturday at St. Paul’s School’s...
The Rotary is hosting a 4-way speech contest
If you were asked to give a speech on any topic, what would you choose? That’s the million-dollar question heading into the Rotary Club of Concord’s 4-Way Test Speech Contest next week. The contest includes students in grades nine through 12 in all the high schools in the Rotary Club’s area, so we’re talking about Concord High, Bishop Brady, Merrimack Valley, Pembroke Academy and so on. Home-schooled students were also included. Now...
Police and fire are skating for a good cause
This Sunday, police and fire personnel from around the state will lace up the old skates and take the ice at SNHU Arena in Manchester for a great cause.The 10th annual Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship will feature blue versus red in a fun, yet competitive game, in support of children who receive care at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD).And it just so happens that four local public servants will take part.Tom...
Dos Amigos is new and improved – and open
From the outside, Dos Amigos looks pretty much the same.But open the door to the local hotspot for tacos and burritos on North Main Street and it will look nothing like you remember.If you haven’t checked out the new and improved Dos, it’s something you must put on your to-do list. After a renovation project that lasted a little more than three weeks and took over the space formerly occupied by Depot Antiques & Toys, the Dos...
Ever wonder about that Days Inn sign off I-93?
As you could probably guess, we drive around quite a bit for this job.And when you’re on the road that much, you start to notice lots of little things. So a while back, we were driving north on I-93, just after merging from I-89, and happened to notice what appeared to be a funny phrase on the Days Inn sign. Not the typical thing about hot breakfast or cable that you expect to see on a hotel highway sign.Driving 55 miles per hour –...
We grabbed a bite and a beer at the new Dos
It had been way too long since we enjoyed a meal at Dos Amigos.Even before the renovation project, our weekly trips had hit a snag thanks to a mixture of Mother Nature, tasty leftovers and busy work days.But there was no way we could pass up the opportunity to grab lunch and take in all that the new and improved spot has to offer.The first thing we noticed was the large amount of open space to order, and that you could actually see...
Get a glimpse into your future at Kimby-Jenks
Have you ever wondered what the future holds for you? Does the idea of getting a reading intrigue you, but you don’t want to make an appointment and be locked into it? Well, we have some good news. Kimball-Jenkins Estate is hosting its first metaphysical and fine art event on Saturday, and there will be plenty of options to choose from when it comes to the world of metaphysical readings. “It’s going to be a great experience,” said...
Talk about the great outdoors at True Brew
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is all about getting people outside to enjoy all that our great state has to offer.But next Thursday (March 16), they actually want you to go inside – and talk about nature. Dave Anderson, education director at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, and WMUR’s Paula Tracy will partner for a new event called Suds and Stories from the Wilds of N.H. at True Brew...
You can also cook a tasty burger at home
Going out to eat is a nice treat. Just about all of us enjoy sitting down at a nice eating establishment and grabbing a tasty burger created by someone who’s paid to make tasty burgers.Unfortunately, sometimes the ol’ budget doesn’t allow for that. But if you’ve been craving that all-beef patty between two buns all day, what are you supposed to do now? We have a couple options; Go to either Quality Cash Market or Concord Beef and...
We went to Arnie’s Place on opening day
When Arnie’s Place opened for the season last Thursday, it seemed as though owner Tom Arnold had a hand in picking the weather.With temperatures in the 60s and not a cloud in the sky, it felt more like the middle of spring than a late February day. But no matter the weather, Arnold has opened the seasonal food and ice cream establishment the Thursday before school vacation for many years. It just so happened to be on the nicest day of...
