Book review: A girl between two worlds
Child of the Jungle By Sabine Kuegler (260 pages, memoir, 2005) Born in Nepal to a German family, Sabine Kuegler lived a childhood most don’t even begin to experience. Her parents were linguists and missionaries who traveled the world studying the languages of remote civilizations. Kuegler spent the majority of her youth in the isolated and primeval rainforest of West Papua, Indonesia, living alongside the Fayu, an indigenous...
Book review: History at The Sandcastle
Lady Sunshine By Amy Mason Doan (376 pages, historical fiction, 2021) There is just something about reading in the summer; lounging in the sunshine or shade (or hibernating by the AC during a heatwave), and being transported to another time through a good book. I’ve been enjoying a lot of summery, dreamy “beach reads” lately, and one of my top picks is Lady Sunshine by Amy Mason Doan. The setting swings between 1979 and 1999 along the...
Catch a show this week – some ideas for you
Live EntertainmentOct. 27 Brian Booth at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. DJ Dicey Karaoke at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 28 Ryan Williamson at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Channel 3 at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. BeefStu at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Scott Solsky & Friends at Penuche’s Ale House Oct. 29 Gary Hodges at Two Villages Art Society from 12 to 2 p.m. Justin Cohn at Contoocook Cider...
Get yourself ready for Halloween
13th AnnualHalloween Howl & Trunk or Treat in downtown Concord Get your costumes ready for downtown Concord’s spookiest night out. Intown Concord’s Halloween Howl returns to Main St. on Friday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The wicked fun on Main St. includes community trick-or-treating, festive costumes, and plenty of ghoulish games and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Trunk or Treat will also be making a comeback this...
CYPN profile: She loves Concord’s small-town charm
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Kayla Grimme. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Kayla Grimme How old are you? 27. Where do you currently work? I am currently transitioning into a new career as an Account Coordinator for Spectrum Marketing. With that change, I...
Bulletin board – Oct. 27 to Nov. 2
Featured artist in Concord New Hampshire Art Association fine art photographer Nicki French will have her work displayed in an exhibit titled, “A Few of My Favorite Things,” at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center from Oct. 26 to through Dec. 23. Each image in French’s exhibit begins with the photographing of one of her favorite things combined with locally grown garden flowers and wildflowers; and sometimes, a...
City news — Oct. 27 to Nov. 2
The city manager’s office sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The full newsletter can be found by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the “Newsletter” button. Here are some highlights: City meetings Upcoming Meetings City meetings are held in person in Council Chambers at 37 Green St. (unless otherwise specified on the city’s calendar). Upcoming meetings include: Zoning Board of Adjustment: Nov. 2, 7 p.m. City...
Artistic connections
You still have a few days left to soak in the power of cross-medium collaborations at the Kimball Jenkins Mansion. There, you’ll explore the results of a summer-long collaboration between members of the NH Furniture Masters and selected artists and faculty from Kimball Jenkins as part of the NH Furniture Masters’ Annual Exhibition. Earlier this year, 14 furniture masters were paired with 28 artists to participate in a three-month...
Entertainment listings for the week of Oct. 20
Live music Oct. 20 Craig Fahey at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. NHMC Artist Showcase at Area 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 21 Fuzz Box at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. Zak Trojano at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Hank Osborne & Friends at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. The Special Guests at Penuche’s Ale House Oct. 22 John Franzosa at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Alex Cohen at Contoocook Cider Company from 1...
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Halloween festivities Join Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center for the 2nd Annual Halloween and Fall Festivities Fun on Oct. 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. Enjoy Trick or Treating with horses, a haunted trails walk, fortune telling, face painting, costume contest, s’mores bonfire and more. The haunted trails walk will be kid-friendly until the sun goes down, when things will get a little spookier. Costume contest will be held at 6:30...
This week in History
Oct. 20, 2003: Berlin records the national low temperature at -15 degrees. Oct. 20, 1989: The 57-year-old Johnny Cash fills the Capitol Theatre in Concord for two performances. His humble demeanor and his repertory, heavy on gospel, trains, fisticuffs, simple justice and simple pieties, bring down the house. Oct. 20, 1987: Concord Mayor Jim MacKay tells the Monitor that Gov. John H. Sununu has offered him a deal. Sununu is Vice...
Welcome to Making Strides 2022
I am pleased to invite you to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New Hampshire as we mark our 30th Anniversary of this event. All Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in New Hampshire are combined into this one powerful event. We will have people from across the state, with every county represented, joining together on Oct. 16, 2022 at Memorial Field in Concord. A moment not to be missed is the powerful, Opening Ceremonies...
Making Strides: What you need to know
Parking The Governor Hugh Gallen State Office Park is available for parking. Please enter the parkway off Pleasant Street or Clinton Street. Please avoid using Fruit Street. There will be parking signs and attendants available to assist you. Accessible Parking: The Memorial Field parking lot will be reserved for those with accessibility needs. Need assistance? Our trained Volunteer Ambassadors, wearing neon green shirts and big...
Entertainment listings for the week of Oct. 13
Live music Oct. 13 Mike Morris at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Gardner Berry at Area 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 14 Off Duty Angels (ODA) at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. Henry LaLiberte at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Rev Todd Seely at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Lucas Gallo & Friends at Penuche’s Ale House Oct. 15 Scott Solsky at Contoocook Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Hart of Sound...
Why we walk
At Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of NH, cancer survivors are the Guests of Honor. We understand that the experience of a cancer diagnosis and treatment is as unique as each individual and likewise, a survivor’s experience at Making Strides reflects that uniqueness. People can participate just a little, a great deal, or to whatever extent they are comfortable and the day is meaningful. What is a Survivor? Cancer...
City News
The city manager’s office sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The full newsletter can be found by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the “Newsletter” button. Here are some highlights: October group hike Join Trail Ranger Carl on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 9:30 a.m. for a 2.5 to 3 mile loop at Oak Hill Trails. The trails have varying terrain with some moderate slopes. Hunting season will be open, so it’s always wise to wear...
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Don’t think about Daphne! Josh Malerman (Bird Box) visits Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. to send shivers down your spine as he presents his new horror novel Daphne! Horror has a new name: Daphne. Daphne may have been killed decades ago, but that doesn’t mean she’s gone. A brutal, enigmatic woman stalks a high school basketball team in a reimagining of the slasher genre by the New York Times bestselling author...
Walk for a cure Sunday, Oct. 16
This is the time of year when the sides of the road are aglow in reds, yellows and brilliant oranges. On one weekend each autumn in October, you’ll also see waves of pink making their way from Memorial Field and the surrounding streets. This year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is Oct. 16. There you’ll find a familiar setting as thousands of walkers clad in their pinkest attire stretch and mill about Memorial Park ahead of...
Festive for fall
With the equinox behind us and peak foliage season just around the corner, there’s no better time to spend the day outdoors in the Capital Region. Start off big and kick off the festivities in Warner for the annual Fall Foliage Festival on Oct. 8 and 9 in the Warner Town Square. Throughout the two days, you can enjoy fair rides, chicken and lobster barbeques, vendors, road races (a one miler for the kids on Sunday after a 5k on...
Bulletin board for the week of Oct. 6
Furniture exhibition Explore the results of a summer-long collaboration between members of the NH Furniture Masters and selected artists and faculty from Kimball Jenkins as part of the NH Furniture Masters’ Annual Exhibition on display through October 25 in the Kimball Jenkins Mansion. 14 Furniture Masters have been paired with 28 artists to participate in a three-month artistic journey, visiting each other’s studios and learning...
Entertainment listings for the week of Oct. 6
Live music Oct. 6 Drum Circle with Randy Hunneyman at Area 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 Chris Powers at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. Jim Tyrrell at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Special Guests at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Hometown Eulogy & Diamond Joe at Penuche’s Ale House Oct. 8 Karen Grenier at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Jam with Crazy Steve at Area 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. Richard...
Music, food, drinks and oodles of talent
Don’t miss the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) Talent Show on Oct. 1 at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage. New this year is the exclusive After Party! For just $50 a ticket, you will get to see the amazing acts in the Talent Show and attend the After Party. Tickets are available through the Capitol Center for the Arts. With only 300 tickets available, the event is expected to sell out well in advance. The doors open at 5...
Entertainment listings for the week starting Sept. 29
Live musicSept. 29 Brian Booth at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Sam Hammerman at Uno Pizzeria & Grill from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30 Brickyard Blues at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. Jud Caswell at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Lucas Gallo & Friends at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 1 Ryan Williamson at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Dakota Smart at Over the Moon Farmstead from 2 to 5 p.m. Kenny...
Book of the Week: Spa Apothecary
Spa Apothecary: Natural Bath & Beauty Recipes By Stasie McArthur (124 pages, non-fiction, 2019) Stasie McArthur’s 2019 Spa Apothecary is a great place to get started creating your own all-natural bath and body products. Whether your goals are to save money, create an eco-friendlier household, reduce your family’s exposure to chemical additives, or simply to try a fun new hobby, this is a wonderfully accessible resource for getting...
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Staying strong Concord author Renee Plodzik, APRN, visits Gibson’s Bookstore for a celebration of her cookbook, Eat Well Move Often Stay Strong on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Plodzik is the energetic founder and unstoppable coach of fit4acause, a donation only fitness and wellness program that raises funds and awareness for cancer survivors. Renee is currently rising to a new challenge, living with metastatic breast cancer....
This week in History
Sept. 29, 1996: In a game to decide the National League West division championship, Bob Tewksbury of Concord starts for the San Diego Padres and holds Los Angeles scoreless for seven innings. He gets no decision, but the Padres beat the Dodgers 2-0. Sept. 30, 2002: The state Supreme Court overturns the 2-year-old murder conviction of James Hall, a Concord man who admitted to strangling his mother, stowing her body in a trash can and...
City news
The city manager’s office sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The full newsletter can be found by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the “Newsletter” button. Here are some highlights: City meetings City meetings are held in person in Council Chambers at 37 Green St. (unless otherwise specified on the City’s calendar). Zoning Board of Adjustment: Oct. 5, 7 p.m. City Council: Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Planning Board: Oct....
Bulletin Board – ‘Stuff-A-Cruiser’ food drive
Children’s book Susie Spikol, a naturalist at the Harris Center for Conservation Education in Hancock, comes down to Concord and to Gibson’s to teach your kiddos how to find critters in their neighborhood, with The Animal Adventurer’s Guide: How to Prowl For an Owl, Make Snail Slime, and Catch a Frog Bare-Handed. 50 hands-on activities and adventures that bring you closer to wild animals than you’ve ever been. Susie will be...
Make way for a weekend of art, music
The first full weekend of fall will feature more than just the gorgeous colors of the turning leaves. In the Capital City, art will be in full bloom as beautiful handmade crafts will be on display amidst exciting live music on the streets of downtown Concord. Capital Arts Fest 2022 brings craftsmen, performance artists, and musicians together Sept. 24 and 25. Visitors and vendors will line the streets for the annual weekend event,...
Book of the week
By Junji Ito (648 pages, manga/horror, 2000) Uzumaki, by Junji Ito, is a masterclass in horror manga. For those interested in the paranormal and macabre, this Japanese artist will be right up your alley. The serial manga, which the Concord Public Library owns as one collection, was first published in 1998. Despite being over twenty years old, Uzumaki has a massive cult following, and for good reason. Junji Ito’s artwork and...
