Calendar
April 10 A Jazz Milestone: a Miles Davis Tribute: 7 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 16 S Main St., Concord. (603) 228-1196. Adult Drop In Basketball: Noon to 2 p.m., Green Street Community Center, 39 Green St., Concord. Bach’s Lunch: South Asian Music (Performance): 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Free. Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord. reception@ccmusicschool.org. Drop In Pickleball: Noon to 2 p.m. Gymnasium, 14...
Author releases children’s poetry anthology
Warner-based poet and anthologist Matt Forrest Esenwine released a new anthology of children’s poetry at the start of the month. The book, titled A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World, is illustrated by artist Jamey Christoph, based in Cornish. The anthology, which includes poems from many well-known children’s poets, combines poetry with science and nature. With A Universe of Rainbows hot off the press,...
Applications open for Leadership Greater Concord
he Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s annual leadership program for area professionals is accepting applications for the class of 2026. Leadership Greater Concord has introduced over 650 community members to civic activity and volunteer possibilities in NH’s Capital Region for over 30 years. This highly immersive program begins in September 2025 and continues with monthly sessions through May 2026. Participants will get to know...
‘If you’re proud of it, we want to see it’
In a few short days, the streets of downtown Concord will be filled with cars of every shape, size, make, model and age as people from across New England flock to New Hampshire’s capital city for the season opener of Cars & Coffee on Capitol. Hosted by Revelstoke Coffee, this event series takes place on the second Sunday of every month from April through November. With an “if you’re proud of it, we want to see it” attitude, the...
Guitarist Tsukamoto to perform in Franklin
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter. Franklin Opera House is pleased to welcome him back again for the third time on Saturday, April 12. Hiroya began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen. He taught himself to play listening to Earl Scruggs’ “Foggy...
Retirement community hosts planting, cleanup
In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, residents, staff, vendors, families and friends of Havenwood Heritage Heights, a faith-based continuing care retirement community spanning two campuses in Concord, will join 192 other countries to not only observe Earth Day but to make a difference. This will include a full-community event to jump-start the landscaping season, including raking, spreading dirt, mulching and a general...
‘World-class cardiovascular care’
Concord Hospital Cardiovascular Institute launches new campaign Concord Hospital Cardiovascular Institute has launched a new campaign to reinforce its reputation as New Hampshire’s heart hospital and spotlight its 25-year legacy of life-saving cardiac care. Built around real patient experiences, the campaign highlights the expertise, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate approach that make the institute a leader in cardiovascular...
Calendar
April 3■ Adult Drop in Basketball: Noon to 2 p.m. Green Street Community Center, 39 Green St., Concord. ■ Bach’s Lunch: Raga Music Composition (Lecture): 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Free. Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St., Concord. ccmcponline2.music-school.org. ■ College Transfer Visit: UNH: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., NHTI, 31 College Dr., Concord. (603) 271-6484. ■ Craft Stories Exhibition: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 49 South Main St., Suite...
Old School Comic Show coming to Concord
Get ready comic book fans! The Douglas Everett Arena in Concord will transform into a paradise of rare comic books when Jason Brodnick brings his Old School Comic Show to town on Saturday, April 5. This once-a-year all-day event, founded in 2018, is expected to attract attendees from as nearby as Concord and as far away as France, Australia and Singapore. Brodnick, whose wife owns and operates Little Giant Comics & Collectibles in...
Klezmer Conservatory Band at The Audi
The Concord Community Concert Association welcomes the Klezmer Conservatory Band on Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium as the final concert of the CCCA 2024-25 Concert Series. A leading voice in the world of klezmer music and Yiddish song for over 40 years, the Klezmer Conservatory Band (KCB) continues to thrill audiences all over the world. With a repertoire ranging from Yiddish standards to rousing dance...
A plethora of scholarship opportunities
Plan NH is excited to announce that applications are open for the Scholarship and Fellowship Program. This program includes the Plan NH Fellowship Fund, the Alfred T. Granger Student Art Trust Fund, and the Paul and Ann Harvey Scholarship Fund, all of which support students who call New Hampshire home and are studying a field related to the Plan NH mission. Eligible fields of study include architecture, construction management,...
Rouse your mind, body, and spirit
The highly anticipated 5th Evolution Expo is set to take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. Hosted by Holistic Pros, this event is dedicated to empowering individuals with alternative and complementary care options. The Evolution Expo was created to bridge the gap in holistic wellness by providing individuals with more opportunities and choices for their well-being. This year, more than 40...
Margaritas holding 40th anniversary bash
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Concord’s Bicentennial Square will hold a birthday bash on Friday, April 11 from 3 p.m. to midnight. The Concord restaurant, located in a former jail with some tables inside old cells, was the first in a chain of businesses founded by brothers John and Dave Pelletier. Margaritas has locations in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and...
Bow High School senior Albushies wins first place
Bow Rotary held its annual 4-Way Speech Contest on March 19 at the Baker Free Library. A total of seven contestants from Bow High School participated. All contestants spoke about personal experiences in various subjects. Joseph Albushies, who won first place, spoke about the need for a community center in Bow and how it would create a hub and a place for community to build more meaningful relationships. Second place went to Matthew...
Calendar 3/27/2025
March 27 ■ 2025 Cruise Informational Presentation:2 to 3 p.m. An information session on our upcoming Cruise to Paradise. 2025 Golden Horizons at 254 North State St., Concord. keganon@goodlife.org. ■ Adult Drop-In Basketball:Noon to 2 p.m. Green Street Community Center, 39 Green St., Concord. ■ College Transfer Visit:University of Rhode Island: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. NHTI, 31 College Dr., Concord. (603) 271-6484. ■ The Common Look — An Awe...
The Carrolls: A family’s varied approach to art
The upcoming exhibition at Two Villages Art Society (TVAS) in Hopkinton will feature a well-known family of New Hampshire artists through April 13. “The Carrolls: Four Related Visions/David M. Carroll, Laurette Carroll, Ben Carroll, Riana Frost” features works from longtime Warner residents David and Laurette Carroll, and their children Sean and Riana. They work in various genres, including oil and watercolor, multimedia, sculpture...
Book of the week
“Water Moon,” by Samantha Sotto Yambao(2025, 374 pages, Genre: Fantasy) There is a very popular – and very small – ramen restaurant in Tokyo. People wait in line for a table and it takes a bit to get one. But when some people pass through the door of the restaurant they find themselves in an otherworldly pawnshop instead. It is literally in another world, and in this pawnshop you can rid yourself of your deepest regret. Hana has...
‘Cinderella’ at the ballet
Ballet Misha will premiere its new production of the ballet “Cinderella” on March 29 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., at the Concord City Audi in Concord, NH. “Cinderella” is a new ballet by Ballet Misha Director Amy Fortier and features the professional dancers of Ballet Misha, as well as the Ballet Misha apprentice company and students from the affiliate school Dimensions in Dance, making a cast of over seventy-five dancers. The ballet tells...
CONSIDERING CAMP
Concord Monitor staff These days kids are bombarded with endless screen time, stress and pressure in an ever-complicated world. Luckily, New Hampshire has an antidote for that. The state has more than 150 licensed summer camps with so many options it can be hard to choose which one is the best one. Day camp, overnight camp, boys only, girls only, co-ed. You name it, they’ve got it. If you’ve already found the right spot for your...
Art comes to life
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to create tapestries, now is your chance. Chichester resident and tapestrymaker Lisa Almeida will be teaching her an introduction to tapestry weaving class at Kimball Jenkins School of Arts in Concord and at Sanborn Mills Farm in Loudon during the month of April. Each class offers a distinctly different learning experience. “I’m passionate about sharing my love of tapestry weaving,” said Almeida....
NHTI Night at the Movies continues
NHTI Friday Night Film Series continues with a screening of “East of Eden” (1955) – 70th Anniversary, rated PG. The film features a defining and unforgettable performance by James Dean. “East of Eden” is directed by Elia Kazan from John Steinbeck’s novel by the same name. The film includes powerful, nuanced performances by Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, and Jo Van Fleet. Where: The Sweeney Hall Auditorium on the campus of NHTI,...
New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival for April
The New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival is offering its audiences a choice between virtual and in-theater screenings this year, as it brings its international lineup to Red River Theatres in Concord, alongside other locations across the state.The multi-access festival, which will screen independent and foreign films through April 6, includes selections from England, Finland, France, Israel and the United States. A bonus week — April 6...
11 years of murder mystery fun
Franklin Opera House, in cooperation with Franklin Footlight Theatre Co., is proud to present its annual murder mystery dessert show, Murder at the Pie Auction. Now in its 11th year, this collaboration between Franklin Opera House and Franklin Footlight Theatre Co. is loads of laughs and tons of fun. Theater joins forces to benefit Franklin Opera House. March 14 is not only International “Pi Day;” it is also the opening night of this...
2025 Farm Share Program applications open
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Farm Share Program. This vital food access program serves New Hampshire community members with limited incomes by providing funding and support for Granite Staters facing food insecurity to access local, certified organic, and sustainably grown Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares. Since 2017, NOFA-NH has partnered...
Full-time executive director named
Following a highly productive five-month interim leadership term, the board of directors of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen has named Kate Saunders to become the full-time executive director. She was previously filling an interim capacity. Saunders has impressed League members with her personable nature and her collaborative approach to tasks and challenges. She has already completed a full update to the strategic plan, along...
Making the most of NH’s Maple Weekend
By DAVID BROOKS The annual celebration of New Hampshire’s sweetest product will happen this weekend. More than 80 sugarhouses across the state will open their doors and make syrup as part of New Hampshire’s annual Maple Weekend. “Maple Weekend, for the producers of New Hampshire maple, is kind of like the Super Bowl for maple production,” said Andrew Chisholm, president of the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association. “It’s the time...
Summer Concert Series invites community help
Every Tuesday night from June 10 to September 2, 2025, the Henniker Summer Concert Series fills Angela Robinson Bandstand in Community Park with music, fun, and connection. With audiences of all ages, ranging from 200 to 700 people each week, it’s the largest community event in Henniker during the summer. Last year, generous support from the Friends of the Henniker Concert Series made it possible to add a 12th concert to the schedule....
‘COZY AND CHAOS’
By RACHEL WACHMANInsider staff Five paintings hang on the back wall of the Concord coffee shop Brothers’ Cortado, right above a sitting area complete with two lamps, a couch, an end table, and a chair. The whole corner belongs to Dunbarton artist Joe Square’s newest installation: “We Are Always Saying Goodbye.” Each of the paintings holds a story, and each story contains a choice. Connected to an iPad with buttons to select different...
Panel on holding government accountable
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides for the “right of the people to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” But what does that mean and how does it work? These questions will be explored during Sunshine Week, a national initiative supported by the Society of Professional Journalists to educate the public about the importance of open government and the dangers of excessive and unnecessary secrecy. The...
walker lecture series spring season
Since 1896, the Walker Lecture Series has brought stimulating speakers and fun performers to Concord. The tradition continues with this spring’s offerings, ranging from a walk on the Appalachian Trail to a night with Laurel and Hardy from the silent era. Musical performers include the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, the NH Ukeladies, and Mixtape. In the Walker tradition, all performances are free with no tickets or reservations...
