Turns out you CAN teach an old dog new tricks
You think your dog’s barking or jumping is a phase, but it only seems to get worse as they get older.Now you think it’s too late to correct the problem. But that’s not the case. Apparently the old adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks is a myth. At least that’s what No Monkey Business Dog Training owner Helen St. Pierre told us. And as someone who has worked with dogs of all ages, she has seen success stories in 10-week-old...
Wayne Wilson adopted three spots in Concord
Week after week, we tell you what’s happening in Concord.From music to theater, large events to small, there’s always something going on.But from time to time, we put out a call for all of you to lend a helping hand. And this summer, Wayne Wilson was listening.If you don’t remember, in July, we told you how the city had about 25 public areas available for its adopt-a-spot program. There were some more noticeable spots like the islands...
NHTI is hosting the Manhattan Film Festival
Film buffs, listen up, because you’re going to want to know about this.The 19th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival is returning to NHTI this weekend and with four showings, everyone will have an opportunity to check out some of the best, never-before-seen short films out there.While the festival is in its 19th year, this will be the 16th time NHTI has hosted the global event, and is one of only two locations in New Hampshire...
Wings of Knowledge returns to NHTI on Tuesday
Do you have a quest to learn about new things? How about topics like rare books, tiny houses or climbing Mount Everest? Well all of those and more are on the docket for this year’s Wings of Knowledge series at NHTI. This is the 16th year of the program that brings guest speakers in from New Hampshire and beyond to talk about their areas of expertise, and the first year of a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University. “With...
Go Try It: Nothing says Apples Issue like apple crisp
At this time of year, folks all over the area are using fresh picked apples to make homemade tasty treats. And we didn’t want to be left out of all the delicious fun.So we figured why not pick some of our own apples, find a local recipe and head into the kitchen for a little baking. After all, desserts are one of our favorite things in the world. If you don’t believe us, check out page 22.During our preparation for this issue, we were...
We found out how to find the perfect apple
It’s fall in New England, so you know what that means? At some point or another, you’ll be wandering around an apple orchard with a little bag looking for the perfect apple. Or more appropriately, apples – because who goes apple picking for just one? There’s nothing quite like apples right off the tree, so most people want to get as many as they can when the getting’s good. If you only eat an apple every once in a while, you can still...
What happens to all the apples on the ground?
As you walk around the apple orchards this fall, you’ll likely notice a lot of apples lying on the ground.And just like every other year, it’s something you probably won’t give much thought to as you proceed to step over the fallen fruit as you pick that perfect apple to add to your bag. But we’ve often wondered, “What becomes of those apples?” Is it safe to eat them? Are you allowed to pick them up? Do wild animals use them as a...
Tasty Brews: Common Man Ale
With it being the fall guide and all, we went in search of a fall beer.But we also wanted to go somewhere new. We’ve hit up a lot of happy hours for tasty brews over the last few months, so it took some time to figure out a place we hadn’t been. And then it hit us – we had never gone to the Common Man.So with the weekend about to begin, how could we not want to spend our last bit of time on the clock for the week enjoying an adult...
Isn’t it about time you learn to square dance?
If you couldn’t tell just by looking at us, we’re not what you’d consider the dancing type.Sure, we’ve been known to cut a rug at a wedding or two over the years, but it’s usually after a couple adult beverages and likely not very good.But hey, we haven’t taken any professional training either – although we have a way that you can. If you’re interested in the art of square dancing, the Concord Coach Square Dance Club is offering a...
One-act play festival at the Concord City Auditorium on Saturday
With 80 minutes to work with, the theater groups have a lot to do. Before the clock starts, all the actors and actresses, their props and set designs must be in the 8 foot by 8 foot square. Then they have 80 minutes to set up the stage, put on their production and then return everything – and everybody – to the square before time runs out. That’s the format for the N.H. Community Theatre Association’s 45th annual one-act play...
Go see all the classic cars you’d like to own
If you happen to be a person who enjoys checking out cars that you’ll likely never get a chance to drive, we have just the thing for you.The Kiwanis Club of Concord is hosting its 31st annual antique and classic car show on Saturday at NHTI.“You don’t see these cars driving down Main Street,” said Chris Pappas, chairman of the car show. “But when there’s a car show, the garage doors open up.” And this isn’t going to be a small group...
Don’t save all your puzzle building for home
There’s nothing quite like finishing a puzzle. The sense of accomplishment when you fit that final piece is invigorating. It makes you want to do bigger and more complex puzzles.But you don’t always get to share that joy with someone else. Let’s face it, your friends are tired of coming over to look at your puzzles every month and your Facebook timeline can’t handle anymore pictures.So what’s a puzzle enthusiast to do to get that...
Recovery celebration Saturday at White Park
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, there’s been a lot of stories out there about the addiction crisis in New Hampshire, talking about lack of treatment options, overdoses and arrests. But there’s another side of the addiction narrative and we’re talking about recovery. Not every addiction story leads to death or jail. Many people do come out on the other side and get back to living a healthy life. And the STARS...
Lithermans is making some delicious beers
We’ve tried their beers before, and maybe you have too.But we wanted to know a little bit more about what the guys over at Lithermans Limited did when it came to making that delicious beer.How much do they make at a time? What determines what kind they make next? Where are all the places around town we can find them if we’re thirsty for a super local beer? Well, it just so happens owners and brewers Steve Bradbury and Michael...
We joined the excitement at the Audi Pitch In
Every year, now for the last 26, the Friends of the Audi have gotten together prior to the start of the performance season for a little cleaning and shining, painting and organizing. It’s called the Pitch In and since that first year in 1991, when the Audi was completely overhauled and turned into a place where people actually wanted to catch some live entertainment, it’s been a tradition where the Friends and whoever else wants to...
There’s a room in the library all about Concord
Inside the Concord Public Library, there’s a room that you need a member of the staff to let you in.You have to leave a picture ID at the front desk and you’re not allowed to check anything out of it. And something that seems that secretive is definitely going to be considered a hidden gem.It’s called the Concord Room and as you might expect, everything in it has to do with Concord – or at least New Hampshire.“Ninety-five percent is...
Don’t miss your chance to Paint the Town
Now if you actually went out and painted the town red, there might be just a few people a little upset with your decision. Not to mention a few others who’d like to have a conversation.But when it comes to Paint the Town at Kimball-Jenkins, nobody will be upset if you decide to go – just leave the paints at home. The fifth annual event will be held Sept. 8 (that’s next Thursday) and it’s not something you’re going to want to miss....
Nellie Mitchell turned 100 years old last week
Everyone has a certain way they like to celebrate their birthday. Some enjoy a big party with everyone they know, others prefer a quite meal out with family. Nellie Mitchell got both this year. And deservedly so. That’s because Mitchell turned 100 on Friday, and if that’s not the kind of milestone you celebrate in every way possible, we don’t know what is. On her actual birthday, Mitchell did the same thing she’s done for the last six...
We went back-to-school shopping last week – and stayed within our pretend budget
Now there’s no way we could put together a back-to-school issue without doing a little fake shopping. That’s when we go out and take pictures of things all over town and don’t actually buy anything. It’s better that way. We like to keep our budget for food, beer and nights on the town. But instead of just randomly searching for stuff that reminded us of school (been there done that), we came up with a list of things needed to start...
Girls Inc. offers after-kindergarten program
It’s an exciting time once your child gets to kindergarten.But it can also be a bit of a hassle, too. Since the Concord School District is on a half-day kindergarten plan, the youngest learners in the district get out for the day at 10:30 a.m. And for parents or caregivers with full-time jobs, it’s not ideal – or even possible – to pick up your child and bring them to a childcare provider.So what do you do?Well, Girls Inc. is offering...
Go Try It: How hard is Beaver Meadow’s hardest hole?
Now I’ll have to admit, I don’t golf much. I enjoy getting out there and playing a round, but there’s just not enough time in the day or moola in the ol’ wallet to hit the links all that often.I’m usually a couple times a summer kind of player and my hopes of ever being on a professional tour were extinguished long ago. But that doesn’t mean I can’t grab my clubs (which are hand-me-downs from a college roommate) and play. And what...
Need something at night? Where do you go?
As you saw on the previous two pages, we had a great time hitting the town for a night out last week. With no wife (Tim), girlfriend (Jon) or young children (both) along for the ride, we could really let our hair down and enjoy all that Concord has to offer. If you didn’t know, there’s lots of fun things to do “after hours” in the city, from libations and music to pub games and hookah, you can find something to keep you entertained –...
Catch some quality hoops at Rock On Fest
By now, you’ve learned all about the happenings at this weekend’s Rock On Fest – the music, the fun, the fireworks.But there’s also some high quality basketball taking over the White Park court. No, sadly Luke and Matt Bonner won’t be putting on a sweet dunk show. If only. Instead, the Rock On Foundation is teaming up with the Frank Monahan Foundation for a second straight year to host the Midsummer Classic.It features the boys and...
Go Try It: The Pierce Manse is a cool place for a tour
We can only assume that all of you can name the only president to come from New Hampshire? Yes, that’s right, it was Franklin Pierce, who served as the country’s 14th president from 1853-57.He was born in Hillsboro and later settled in Concord, but if you’re a history buff, presidential connoisseur or merely paid attention in school, then you probably knew that already.But there’s probably a lot you don’t know about the man who not...
Time to put your money where your butt sits
A while back, we told you about how the Friends of the Audi wanted to do another big project. This time around, the group of volunteers want to give the 850 seats in the Concord City Auditorium a face-lift.And after officially announcing the project and fundraising campaign at Monday’s city council meeting, it’s time to put your money where, well, your behind sits.If you’ve seen a show at the Audi, you know the seats need a freshening...
Tasty Brews: Lithermans Simply Red Ale
The last time we checked out a Lithermans Limited brew, the Concord brewery was just opening its tap room and beers for public consumption and of course we went.But things have changed over the last few months and now Lithermans is not only still serving up tasters at its 126 Hall St. location, but it has branched out to sell in a few select Concord locations, like Cimo’s South End Deli, the Concord Food Co-op and Barb’s Beer...
Pink 2.0 sure did make some good nachos
It’s not every day that you get to see a vegetarian dive into a pan of ground pork nachos. So when Monitor staffer Elodie Reed told us she was going to end her series of “A Pig’s Life: From piglet to pork chop” with a little taste test, we had to be there. Not only could we document Reed’s experience in the world of meat, but we’d probably get a few bites ourselves. The original plan was to get a bunch of bacon from Pink 2.0 (the...
Thanks to GoBabyGo NH, kids get new rides
Every kid wants a Power Wheels. Being able to cruise around the driveway just like mom and dad do on the road must be just the coolest thing when you’re little. So much so, we want one as adults. But unfortunately for children with mobility issues, the ones you can buy in the store don’t always match what a child needs in terms of safety and functionality. That’s where GoBabyGo comes in. The program started at the University of...
Jeremy Woodward needs you to vote for him
At the Insider, we’ve been pretty fortunate to earn a spot on the front cover. Although it’s not as prestigious when you’re the ones deciding what photos make the cut.But if Jeremy Woodward happens to win Men’s Health’s 2016 Ultimate Guy Search, that’s a little bit more of a big deal. We’re talking about Men’s Health magazine here people.Almost 1,000 guys from all over the country filled out an application and Woodward, owner of...
Go Try It: Decoupage
If you’re a faithful follower of the Insider, you’ve probably learned a few things about us by now.We enjoy food, music and beer, while also lacking a certain set of skills necessary to succeed in the world of art. Sure, we take good pictures of other people’s work, but our own leaves something to be desired.But since this is the public art issue and we do like to branch out from time to time (and give you something to laugh at), we...
