City newsletter
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. Upcoming meetings include: City Council: Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Planning Board: Dec. 15, 7 p.m. LED streetlights To date, more than 600 lights have been...
Film set in N.H. gets first screening in 100 years
It’s a film that hasn’t played in theaters since its original release exactly one century ago. And it’s set in fictional ‘Hampton Center, N.H.,’ a small town where a pair of big-city crooks hide out from the law. It’s Straight is the Way, a Paramount release that proved a modest box office success in the spring of 1921. The film then completely disappeared — until now. Next month, Red River Theaters of Concord will host the world...
Annual evening of holiday shopping
Intown Concord will present the 28th Annual Midnight Merriment on Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to midnight. As the “unofficial” start of the holiday season, the return of Midnight Merriment signifies a hopeful time for both downtown businesses and shoppers. The festivities will be kicked off by the one and only, Nazzy of WJYY at City Plaza, and will include holiday music, lights, strolling carolers, s’mores, and hot cocoa stations. Many of the...
Bulletin board for Dec. 2, 2021
Lights, Life and Memories Granite VNA, formerly Concord Regional VNA (CRVNA) and Central NH VNA & Hospice (Central VNA), the largest home health and hospice provider in New Hampshire, is offering community members an opportunity to honor and remember loved ones and friends through the agency’s Lights, Life and Memories campaign and memorial service. This year, Granite VNA combined hospice traditions from CRVNA and Central VNA –...
Live music Dec. 2 Badfish, a tribute to Sublime, will be at the Bank of N.H. Stage at 8 p.m. Dec. 3 Boston Brass Band will perform at the Capitol Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Brian Munger at 7 p.m. and Side Peace at 9 p.m. at Area 23. The Ghost of Paul Revere at the Bank of N.H. Stage at 8 p.m. Dec. 4 Top of the World, a Carpenters Christmas Show, at the Capitol Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Dank Sinatra at Area 23 at 8 p.m. Colin...
This week in Concord history
Dec. 3, 1910: Mary Baker Eddy, Bow native and founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist, dies in Chestnut Hill, near Boston. Dec. 3, 1963: Gov. John King says he favors an appropriate memorial for the slain President John F. Kennedy but will oppose any effort to rename one of New Hampshire’s mountains after Kennedy. Dec. 3, 2001: Manchester inventor Dean Kamen unveils the Segway Human Transporter on ABC’s Good Morning...
Book review: Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit
Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit By Lyanda Lynn Haupt (229 pages, nonfiction, 2021) In many ways, this book is spiritual kin to the works of Rachel Carson, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and Henry David Thoreau. Naturalist Lyanda Lynn Haupt, a self-described “tree-hugging dirt worshiper,” has chosen to share her eco-based philosophy at just the right time. For those of us who are feeling run down, burned out, and...
Book: Design for Dying
Design for Dying: A Lillian Frost and Edith Head Mystery By Renee Patrick (317 pages, mystery, 2016) It’s 1937 in Los Angeles. Lillian Frost came to Hollywood – like thousands of other young women – to become a star. But it was not to be. Lillian is not an actress and instead finds a job at a department store, Tremayne’s. A young woman in a beautiful dress, something to be worn at movie premier, is found dead in an alley behind a...
Entertainment: Nov. 25 to Dec. 5
Live music Nov. 25 Jam Session at Area 23 at 7 p.m. Nov. 26 Tumble Toads at Penuches at 9 p.m. Josh Foster at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 27 John Franzosa at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Neighbor at the Bank of N.H. Stage at 8 p.m. Scott Solsky at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Dan Morgan and Chris O’Neil at Area 23 at 8 p.m. Paul Driscoll at the Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon April Cushman at Contoocook...
Bulletin board: Festivities and fun around the city
Tree lightings The Concord Tree Lighting in City Plaza will take place Nov. 26 with activities 4 to 6 p.m. There will be a collection for nonperishable food and unwrapped toys, hot chocolate and apple cider, children’s activities, and Santa will arrive via firetruck. Following the tree lighting, there will be fireworks launched from across the river. The Penacook Village Association will host the 16th Annual Penacook Tree Lighting...
Feztival of Trees a festive raffle
The Bektash Shriners of New Hampshire are preparing an online are in-person Feztival of Trees experience from now through Nov. 28. The 20th Annual “Fez”tival is an extravaganza of fully decorated, artificial trees decorated in a Christmas or other themes. All trees are beautifully lit for the enjoyment of the viewers who will come to participate in the associated festivities and purchase chances to win the trees. Come visit the trees...
This week in Concord history
Nov. 25, 1875: Although the building is not quite completed, the fire department occupies its new central station on Warren Street between Green and State streets. Nov. 25, 1957: President Eisenhower suffers a “cerebral occlusion.” The problem affects his speech and once again thrusts his special assistant, former New Hampshire governor Sherman Adams, into greater responsibility. Nov. 25, 1817: A fire consumes a large three-story...
City news: General services keeps busy
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: Holiday Décor Concord General Services’ tree crew installed the Christmas tree at the State House Plaza last week. Thank you to Chris Girard from Bow for donating the Norway spruce tree this year. The tree crew has decorated the tree up...
This week in Concord history
Nov. 19, 1863: New Hampshireman Benjamin Brown French accompanies President Lincoln to the cemetery at the Gettysburg battlefield. After Lincoln’s address, French writes in his journal: “Anyone who saw and heard as I did, the hurricane of applause that met his every movement at Gettysburg would know that he lived in every heart. . . . It was the spontaneous outburst of heartfelt confidence in their own President.” Nov. 19, 2000: In...
Bulletin board
Healing energy New Hampshire author Hilary Crowley visits Gibson’s Bookstore virtually Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. to present her new book, “The Power of Energy Medicine: Your Natural Prescription for Resilient Health.” Learn how to connect to your own good medicine and discover the powerful energy healing that will bring authentic wellness, health, hope, and joy into your life. Crowley is the resident energy healer at a general family medical...
Book: The French Paradox
The French Paradox By Ellen Crosby (245 pages, mystery, 2021) Lucie Montgomery owns a vineyard in Virginia, a job that keeps her very busy. And she’s looking forward to marrying her fiancé Quinn in the near future. She finds her grandmother’s journals hidden away in a box in the attic, and discovers that her beloved grandfather had an affair with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1949, not long before her grandparents were married. While...
Entertainment for week of Nov. 18, 2021
Live music Nov. 18 Brian Booth at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. The Shindy at Penuche’s at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Senie Hunt at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Queen City Soul at Area 23 at 8 pm. Jamatics at the Bank of N.H. Stage at 8 p.m. Nov. 20 John Franzosa at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Eric Lindberg at Concord Craft Brewing from 3 to 5 p.m. Amophous Band at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Bend the Ride at Area 23 at 8 p.m. Walker Smith at the Downtown Concord Winter...
City news: As winter nears, road projects wrapping up
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: Alder Creek culvert Weaver Brothers Inc. has completed the culvert replacement project. The new precast bridge structure, complete with natural stream bed wildlife shelving, was open to traffic on Nov. 11. Landscape plantings will occur...
Book: Sea Prayer
Sea Prayer By Khaled Hosseini (48 pages, young adult fiction, 2018) Sea Prayer is a timely, heart-wrenching tale of love, hope, peril, and bittersweet nostalgia experienced by a refugee family. For fans of Khaled Hosseini, the story will feel familiar in content, but novel in format. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Hosseini’s work, this book is a concise, low-pressure introduction to one of the great writers of the 21st century. This...
Celebrate with the Children’s Theatre Project
The Children’s Theatre Project of the Community Players of Concord will be celebrating its 25th anniversary (albeit in its 26th season) with a very special production of All Together Now! a global event celebrating local theatre at the Concord City Auditorium on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. and 13 at 2 p.m. Reserved seating at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., is $15. Information and tickets are available at...
Book review: Of Women and Salt
Of Women and Salt By Gabriela Garcia (204 pages, fiction, 2021) Gabriela Garcia’s sweeping debut novel, Of Women and Salt, demonstrates in a mere 204 pages how our past is inextricably linked to both our present and our future. The book spans four centuries and highlights the struggles of women from two different families. It is remarkable how Garcia masterfully connects the women in both families in such a short novel. The story...
Entertainment for the week of Nov. 11
Live music Nov. 11 State Street Combo at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Masceo Williams at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Lamont Smooth at 8 p.m. at Area 23 Jocelyn and Chris at the Bank of N.H. Stage at 8 p.m. Nov. 13 Phil Sargent at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Senie Hunt at Concord Craft Brewing from 3 to 5 p.m. Sidepiece at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Hank Osborne and Friends at Area 23 at 8 p.m. Doug Farrell at the Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market...
CYPN: Chown looks to share her knowledge
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Sindy Chown. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Sindy Chown Where do you live? I live in Concord with my two daughters Gabriela (17), Soraya (13) and my husband, Mark. Why do you choose to live in the Greater Concord area? I...
Bulletin board, week of Nov. 11
Christmas Fair The United Church of Penacook, at the corner of Community Drive and Canal Street in Penacook, will hold a Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters will offer home décor, holiday decorations, knit/crochet hats, mittens, scrubbers, printed tees, totes, stuffed toys, jams and jellies, wool felted hats and accessories, handbags, coin purses, artisan soaps, and fused glass. There will also...
Costume contest winner is…
The Concord Monitor’s launched its inaugural Halloween Pet Costume Contest this year. We were happy to do this with For the Love of Pets Everywhere. In addition to sponsoring the contest, they provided the winner with a $100 gift card. The winner was chosen by a random drawing, we simply asked everyone who wanted to win to submit a picture of their pet in the Halloween spirit. We are pleased to announce that Louie Under the Sea is...
This week in Concord history
Nov. 12, 2003: Concord’s Luke Bonner, a senior and basketball star at Trinity High School in Manchester, signs his national letter of intent to play for West Virginia. Nov. 12, 2000: Concord High routs longtime nemesis Londonderry, 53-8, advancing to the state Division I football championship. The win ends a streak of lopsided defeats the Tide had recently suffered at the hands of Londonderry. Concord will go on to win the state title...
City newsletter: Attend the next ‘Coffee With A Cop’
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: Coffee With A Cop Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at Coffee With A Cop and thank you to White Mountain Gourmet Coffee for hosting. We were happy to be able to hold this event again after a long hiatus. We enjoyed saying...
On the trail of excellent craftsmanship
The Route 3 Art Trail tour is offering a driving art tour of local arts and crafts on Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour includes nine locations from Concord, through Penacook, and ending in Boscawen. Enjoy art exhibits, a holiday art and craft showcase, open studios, demonstrations by artists, family-friendly events, free raffles and other goodies along the trail. Start on either end of the tour and make a day of it! The Route 3...
Book: Notes on a Nervous Planet
Notes on a Nervous Planet By Matt Haig (296 pages, nonfiction, 2018) Matt Haig asks the question: How can we live in a mad world without going mad? People are essentially cavemen, he states, and our natural selves haven’t changed for tens of thousands of years. While humans haven’t changed, the world we inhabit changes rapidly and constantly. Human beings are not equipped to keep up with the pace of life today, resulting in...
Entertainment the week of Nov. 4
Live music Nov. 4 Bach’s Lunch Lecture: “The Birth of Art Song” by David Ripley at Concord Community Music School at 12:10 p.m. Scott Solsky at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Dwayne Haggins at Over the Moon Farmstead in Pittsfield from 6 to 8 p.m. Jared Steer at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Nov. 6 Ryan Williamson at the Downtown Winter Farmers Market at Eagle Square from 9 a.m. to noon. April Cushman at Concord Craft Brewing from 4 to 6 p.m....
