There’s great music in Concord every week
Since a good chunk of this issue is about getting you pumped up for live music, we figured this would be as good a place as any to tell you about what’s coming up.Concord is home to many great venues, from small settings for a low-key acoustic set, to ones that can accommodate hundreds and hundreds of people complete with some pretty rocking sound equipment.And just like there’s a spot in town that will meet whatever type of show...
Go Try It: Take a music lesson at Strings & Things
For the Live Music Issue, we figured it would be prudent to do something related to that theme for the Go Try It. I had toyed with the idea of performing at Area 23’s open-mic night, but, alas, stage fright took over long before even laying eyes on said stage. Plus, I’ve never played solo before, and I’ve never considered myself much of a singer – or guitar player, for that matter. That’s why I decided to take a lesson at Strings and...
The Youngest Sun to rock True Brew on Friday
Music fans in the capital region have become familiar with True Brew Barista over the past few years. It’s that hip coffee shop in Bicentennial Square that turns into a music venue with a cool vibe at night, and all of the musical acts featured are always top notch. And though you’re probably familiar with the venue, you might not know much about The Youngest Sun, the band set to play there this Friday night. The guys in The Youngest...
The 2nd Easter Eggstravaganza starts Friday
It’s the most eggs-citing time of the year. That’s because, of course, the second annual Easter Eggstravaganza is right around the corner. The pre-Easter tradition will run through the weekend, starting this Friday, at the Bektash Shrine Center. The event serves as a fundraiser for ConcordTV, which uses proceeds to help provide scholarships for Video Camp, among other things, and it’s a festive and fun event for the whole family. If...
Red River has 3 can’t-miss events next week
If you’re feeling that movie-going itch, fear not – Red River Theatres, your local nonprofit cinema, has a nice little package of events coming up next week. These aren’t just typical movie showings. Each of the following events will include something to go along with watching the movies, such as a discussion or special presentation after the film. Two of the events will be pretty serious in nature, so just be advised. I Am Jane Doe...
We finally got to see sap turned into syrup
Since Mother Nature didn’t exactly cooperate with all of our ideas for the Maple Issue, we weren’t able to show you the actual process of turning sap into maple syrup. So when Mapletree Farm owner Dean Wilber informed us he had gathered about 1,000 gallons of sap to boil one day last week, you bet we were going to stop by and check it out. After putting all that sap through his reverse osmosis machine, Wilber had 300 gallons of...
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...
Parks and Rec has a youth football program with former Patriots
You’re probably still basking in the afterglow of the latest stunning Patriots Super Bowl victory, but before you know it, football season will be back in action. Luckily, the Concord Parks and Recreation Department has a cool event on the docket meant to get your kids all pumped up and ready to go for the upcoming football season. The Football For You Clinic – free and featuring former Patriots player Pete Brock, plus other...
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...
Learn about NEC’s history at Gibson’s Bookstore
If you’re a sucker for history, New Hampshire and books, does Gibson’s Bookstore have the perfect event for you.Next Wednesday, April 12, historian Cynthia Martin will visit Gibson’s to present a new history of Henniker’s New England College.Throughout its history, New England College has been recognized for innovative academic programs and leadership in experiential education. Founded in 1946 to offer educational opportunities to...
Food Snob: Washington Street Cafe made us a nice lunch
It’s always hard trying to decide what to get when you walk into a food establishment you’ve never been to.Do you go for something you know you’ll enjoy that is on your list of favorite foods? Do you try something out of your comfort zone and hope for the best? Or do you go for one of the specials? Now you see our dilemma when we walked into Washington Street Cafe last week for lunch.We had heard great things about their specialty...
Take a walk, because it’s National Walking Day
We know, there’s a day designated for just about everything. In April alone, there’s days to celebrate no housework, jelly beans (sign us up), talk like Shakespeare and hug an Australian. Most of them are a little zany and overlooked by most of the country’s population – and for good reason – but one you should definitely take part in is National Walking Day. That’s correct, the first Wednesday in April is a day designated to get you...
League of N.H. Craftsmen is pushing the limits
We’re all about going to the extreme here at the Insider. No matter the topic, we’ll dive head first into the nitty gritty details to give you the best story possible.It’s just how we roll, and if you’re the same kind of person, then do we have an art exhibit for you.The latest League of N.H. Craftsmen show is all about pushing the limits, and that also happens to be the name of the show.“Pushing the Limits” is a multimedia...
Look who’s trying to find love on Craigslist
We took to Craigslist last week to see who had been posting on the missed connections pages in our neck of the woods during the month of March. And we found all these great entries to share – and that we could print, unedited, of course. LAWS – m4w (Concord) – March 24 Every time I go to concord I can’t help but stare. I know we both married but have to get off my chest. Your hot!!!! Hot guy in red truck, saw each...
This Week in Concord History
April 4, 1983: Concord City Clerk Marjorie Foote retires after 19 years on the job. “I knew just about everything that was going on with people in this city,” she recalls. April 4, 2003: Two weeks into spring, the greater Concord area wakes up to 6.4 inches of snow and promises of more to come. April 5, 2002: Charles Gravenhorst, a self-described pastor who hosts a late-night Christian show on Concord Community TV, is...
Book of the Week: ‘The Inheritance’
The Inheritance: A Charles Lenox MysteryCharles Finch2016, 304 pagesMystery set in London in 1877 Charles Lenox, a detective, is asked by an old friend for some help. A man he knew from boarding school, Gerald Leigh, has come into a mysterious inheritance. Leigh, who has become a renowned scientist, is not sure if he wants to accept the inheritance. Is the inheritance from the same mysterious benefactor who paid for Leigh’s schooling?...
Bulletin Board
Penacook library to host tea party Penacook Branch Library will hold a tea party on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The party is free for children ages 5 and up. who are invited to dress up and bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal. Tea and snacks will be provided. Terri Tracewski NHTI Film Society to screen 2016 film The NHTI Film Society will screen The Colorado (Not Rated, 2016, 91 mins.) on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Sweeney...
Look at all the fun you could be having this spring
Performances A Kidsummer Night’s Dream In the woods outside of Athens, the realms of humans and fairies collide! This musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream explodes in a joyous celebration of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Kidsummer is full of mischief and mayhem, misunderstandings and magic potion mix-ups, as kings and queens, humble workers, fairies, parents and kids all chase their dreams. When: March...
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...
There’s a lot going on this spring within an hour from here, too
As you’re all well aware, we’re pretty big fans of Concord. Our job (generally) prohibits us from ever leaving this fine city, and that’s just fine with us.But we understand that not everybody has the same passion for the capital city as we do, and sometimes people just want to see what’s going on elsewhere.That’s why we pulled together this list of some spring highlights going on within about an hour from Concord. We didn’t scour the...
Adventure Shopping: Ocean State Job Lot is prepared for spring
Now that it’s officially spring – though it may not feel like it – we decided it would be a good time to make a little visit to Ocean State Job Lot to see what kinds of seasonal scores they had in stock. As usual, we found a lot of cool, weird and funny stuff. Have a look.
Good times brewin’ for N.H. Craft Beer Week
From Maple Weekend to New Hampshire Craft Beer Week – talk about a smooth transition.That’s right, the seasonal, themed weeks continue around here, this time honoring another liquid we all know and love: beer.March 31 through April 8 is New Hampshire Craft Beer Week (yes, that’s nine days, because beer is too good to be squeezed into a traditional week), and you better believe there are plenty of things going on in Concord related to...
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...
Cappies voting begins this Friday
It’s almost April and that can only mean one thing: Cappies voting starts soon. The annual tradition kicks off April 1 and you can cast your ballots for the entire month. That means you have 30 days to help your favorite spots in the Concord area earn the distinction of the very best. Voting will take place in a wide array of categories. You can help decide the best bar atmosphere, deli or coffee shop in food and drink. Best gift...
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...
Award nominations sought for Grange, Audubon
Grange N.H. State Grange Community Service Director Dick Patten is seeking nominations in a variety of categories for the annual State Grange awards. Included in the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award are police officers and deputy sheriffs. Firefighters and paramedics are to be nominated in the Firefighter of the Year category. Know a teacher, principal or college dean who you think qualifies for the Educator of the Year...
New Hatbox show starts Friday
For the next three weekends, Hatbox Theatre becomes home to a future where robots do all our work for us and humans have lost their way. The classic science-fiction play, R.U.R. Rossum’s Universal Robots will be performed by Late Bloomer Productions. The show will run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., starting this Friday through April 16. Written in 1920 by Czechoslovakian playwright Karel Capek, R.U.R:...
Lots of live music to be heard this weekend
If you’re looking to rock out, mellow down or cut a rug, there’s plenty in store for you in Concord this weekend. There always seems to be a full slate of live music in this city, and it’s no different this weekend. Get a real early jump on the weekend by checking out Craig Jaster at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana on Wednesday, starting at 6:30 p.m. There’s never a cover charge to listen to music at Hermanos, so you can save all that cash...
