Entertainment: A bit of this and a bit of that
Live music Today Ryan Williamson at Concord Craft Brewing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Paul Donahue at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Irish music with David Levine, Roger Duhaime and friends at Area 23 at 5:32 p.m. Thursday Dwayne Haggins at Cheers from 5 to 8 p.m. Brian Booth at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Bosey at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Kate and Logan Live at Penuche’s at 10 p.m. Open mic at True Brew at 8 p.m. Bach Lunch Lecture on “Jazz Lives On and On!”...
McGowan is closing – and this time it’s for good
No matter how hard Sarah Chaffee tried, the numbers just wouldn’t match up.The cash coming in wasn’t matching the cash going out, and for a small gallery like McGowan Fine Art – or really any business for that fact – that’s kind of a crucial element to staying open. After announcing last year she would be closing the gallery that opened in 1980, she got a ton of community support and tried to give it another shot, moving to a smaller,...
Bulletin Board: Donate your change, get support for health
Caregiver Café Concord Regional VNA and The Birches at Concord are offering a Caregiver Café on Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Birches at Concord, 300 Pleasant St. in Concord. The Caregiver Café is held on the first Thursday of each month at the same time. Caregiving is a crucial role that at times can be challenging. To support and honor those who are giving care to loved ones, we offer a monthly Caregiver Café. Join us to...
Entertainment: Final chance to catch ‘Richard II’ at Hatbox
Another week, another set of great live music, theater and movies to help celebrate the start of summer. As always, this is what we were able to find using our investigative reporter skills, but there’s likely more out there to enjoy. Music Tuesday Nevers’ Second Regiment Band at Presidential Oaks at 6:30 p.m. Paul Hubert at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nick’s Other Band at Concord Library, Music on the Lawn Series, at 6 p.m. Paul...
This week in Concord History
Feb. 5, 2003: A coalition of wealthy towns releases its plan to revive a version of the school aid system abandoned five years ago because of its unconstitutional reliance on widely varying local property taxes. The Coalition Communities want to eliminate the state property tax that anchors the replacement funding system and target the remaining aid – about $416 million from other state taxes – based on need. Feb. 5, 2002: The...
Tasty Brews: The Principal at Concord Craft Brewing Co.
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of beer – especially those made right here in Concord.So when we heard about The Principal Pale Ale recently created at Concord Craft Brewing Co., we were instantly sold. Then we learned that it was part of the Ales for ALS fundraising campaign, where $1 of every pint sold would go to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.So not only do we greatly enjoy pale ales, but supporting the cause is a...
February Vacation Kid Camps
The calendar has flipped to February which means students everywhere are turning their thoughts to February vacation. On the other hand, there are parents who won’t be able to drop their kids off at school for a week and will have to find something else to occupy the youngsters’ time. Well, the Insider is here to help. We poked around to find some of the February vacation camps offered in the capital area. Theatre Camp The Community...
From the Crowd: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ is a must-see
Mention the name Mister Rogers and it certainly conjures up some fond childhood memories.For me, I spent many mornings of my youth watching the wildly popular and highly educational show on PBS. Despite the fact it debuted more than a decade before this Insider was born, it was one of those shows that just captivated your attention and drove your imagination.There was the Neighborhood Trolley, King Friday XIII, Daniel Striped Tiger...
Workout center complete
After months of construction Concord’s Planet Fitness plaza is completed on Fort Eddy Road. The workout center expanded to encompass the entire building, which used to be home to Cornerstone Design before it moved downtown. Planet Fitness Real Estate Company purchased the building and the adjacent shopping plaza a little more than a year ago for about $4.5 million.
Concord musician Andrew of the North has a new CD out
Concord musician Andrew of the North, aka Andrew Grosvenor, recently released his debut solo album, “Ursa Verde,” and is celebrating with a two-set show at Area 23 this Friday featuring a couple opening acts and his newly created trio. Grosvenor grew up in Rhode Island and began playing piano at the age of three thanks to his mom, who is also a musician. He moved to Vermont after college with his band, The Woodshed. After the band...
Finding community in return to region
We were sitting on stools, bobbing to the string strokes and lyrics at “Celtic Night,” a monthly performance that celebrates English and Celtic tradition through live music, hosted by award-winning fiddlers Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki and Liz Faiella. The rows of chairs in front of us were nearly full and we found out (by a raise of hands) that most of the attendees were not here for their first time. I was taken aback by this growing...
Learn about the White family at the Pierce Manse
Sarah Galligan, library director at the N.H. Historical Society will give a presentation, “The White Family of Concord” at Thursday’s Brigade Lecture Series. Nathaniel and Armenia White played a significant role in the development of Concord and New Hampshire during the 19th century. Nathaniel White was born in Lancaster, but moved to Concord where he became a businessman, legislator and philanthropist with interests in railroads,...
Don’t miss ‘Princess Bride’ quote-along at Red River
The beloved swashbuckling fairy tale returns to the big screen! Every line in The Princess Bride is a quote waiting to happen! Inconceivable, you say? Well, Red River Theatres challenges you to a duel of words with our Princess Bride Quote-Along this Thursday! Join Westley as he duels Vizzini and his crew, braves the dangers of the fire swamp and overcomes death for true love. Swords, masks and other surprises await you at this...
Bring some jazz to your January
Wrap up a musical month with the popular annual “Jazz in January,” on Friday, at 7:30 p.m., at Concord Community Music School, 23 Wall St. in downtown Concord. A stellar lineup of jazz artists from the Music School faculty present a perennially popular evening of jazz, including Latin, New Orleans, swing, and band originals, with plenty of musical surprises. Since 2002, Hermanos has served a buffet, included in the cost. The Musicians...
On Display: Kimball Jenkins hosting annual student show
For the last 14 years, June is a time where the folks who use the Kimball Jenkins Estate to challenge themselves have a chance to show off their artistic skills.After taking part in the spring session of art classes, students can submit work to be hung in the Carolyn Jenkins Gallery (the one in the Carriage House) for the annual Kimball Jenkins Spring Student Show.It features all kinds of great paintings of things like animals,...
This week in Concord history
Jan. 29, 2003: State Commissioner of Education Nick Donohue encourages Franklin to continue pursuing a charter school, but he says it must benefit all students, not just the at-risk kids it’s intended for. “I don’t think you are on the road toward ruining your public system,” Donohue tells charter advocates of their preliminary plan for an alternative to the high school. “But I urge you to keep a close eye on that.” Jan. 29,...
Bulletin Board: Parking, BBQ chicken and 2 pool openings
BBQ chicken dinner at East Church Join us for a delicious chicken BBQ dinner at East Church, 51 Mountain Road, on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy grilled chicken, homemade baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, potato salad, corn muffins and a dessert buffet. Coffee and cold drinks included. Adults are $10, ages 6 to 12 are $5, and 5 and under are free. Takeout is available. Tickets will be on sale for a beautiful handcrafted quilt, to be...
The yogi: Floor mats, a broken flashlight and Job Lots
I met Doris on an ordinary day at Ocean State Job Lot. Moments after our meeting, an ordinary day turned extraordinary. I was running a few errands up on the Heights after morning classes at the yoga studio. One of those errands was to buy new floor mats for our entryway, so I rolled into Ocean State Job Lot on what seemed like an ordinary Tuesday afternoon. I found a pile of heavy floor mats in gray, blue and black. The pile was as...
Book of the Week: ‘The Invisible Library’
The Invisible LibraryGenevieve Cogman2016, 330 pagesAdult Fiction/Fantasy Irene is a skilled operative for the Invisible Library, gathering important books from alternate worlds, and returning them to the library for preservation. We meet her at the end of one daredevil assignment, and she soon finds that she is being sent directly off again, to an alternate London, with a new, mysterious and unwanted assistant in tow. She arrives to...
Entertainment listings
Live Music Wednesday Nihco Gallo at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Chad Verbeck at Concord Craft Brewing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. David Levine, Roger Duhaime and friends play Irish music at Area 23 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Richard Gardzina at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. April Cushman at Cheers from 5 to 8 p.m. Fruition with opener Caleb Elliot at the Bank of N.H. Stage at 8 p.m. Bar opens at 6 p.m. Tickets $20 general, $30 balcony, plus $2 at the door...
This Week in Concord History
June 26, 2003: Matt Bonner, who led the Concord High basketball team to three straight state championships before evolving into a star at the University of Florida, realizes a lifelong dream when he’s selected in the NBA Draft. Initially drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round, he’s soon traded to the Toronto Raptors. June 26, 1855: The Legislature incorporates St. Paul’s School. The first student body: three boys from...
Tattoo Q&A: Eternal Alchemy’s Heather Smith
What is your background experience as a tattoo artist? I have a masters degree in sculpture and drawing from the University of Iowa and have been both internationally published for my work in sculpture as well as yattoo art. I apprenticed under Jerry Schwartz at Acupuncture Tattoo in Newport, RI, for a year. Then, I went on to open my own studio in Massachusetts where I worked for 15 years before deciding to strike out as a solo...
Welcome, all, to Intown Concord’s 2018 Market Days Festival
The weekend the Capital Region has been looking forward to all year is finally upon us – Market Days.Intown Concord’s annual three-day outdoor celebration of all things Concord and beyond starts this Thursday and will run through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. This is a free festival that’s fun for the whole family, featuring hundreds of vendors, activities for kids and families, live music, loads of great food and general...
City newsletter: Primary nears, plus some trainings
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: Ward Two helpers needed Ward Two residents, the city clerk’s office is looking for residents that live within Ward Two in the city of Concord to work at the polls on Election Day on Tuesday, Feb. 110. If you’re interested, please contact...
Market Days 2018 has more musical acts than you’ll know what to do with
Without question, one of the signature elements of Market Days is all the live music. With three stages times three days, you won’t be able to go anywhere downtown over the course of the weekend without hearing some live tunes cranking from somewhere or another. Since Market Days draws a huge crowd from all over, with all kinds of interests and tastes, the music stages will feature a wide range of acts that are sure to appeal to...
Tattoo Q&A: Buzz Ink’s John Easter
What is your background experience as a tattoo artist? I started my apprenticeship at Buzz Ink in 2015. I received my tattoo license in 2017, and have been here since. How did you decide to pursue this profession? I have always loved most forms of art, and I was obsessed with tattoos from the first time I saw one as a kid. What is the process for the customer? Can they walk in off the street or do they have to meet with you...
Check out some of these fun activities at Market Days 2018
There’s never a lack of things to do during Market Days. Between all the music, food, vendors, games and demonstrations, it’s virtually impossible to hang out at the festival and feel bored.And this year, there are even more activities to keep everyone entertained and involved all weekend long. There have always been lots of opportunities for fun activities, but never quite like this before.One of the main attractions this year is the...
Tattoo Q&A: Capital City’s Scott Flanders
What is your background experience as a tattoo artist? I’ve been a licensed tattoo artist here in N.H. for over 6 years. My company Capital City Tattoo has been a growing successful company in the downtown area on Main St. How did you decide to pursue this profession? I have been a artist since I was a child. I was told by a friend one day I should try tattooing. I disagreed with him. A few years later, I started out to chase the...
Take a closer look at some of the new vendors at Market Days 2018
While the sound of live music drifting through the summer air is one of the telltale signs of Market Days, perhaps no sign is more telltale than the plethora of tents strewn about the entire downtown core. While outdoor music downtown isn’t shockingly rare, hundreds of tents blocking the whole street is.Anyone who’s been to Market Days before knows the drill – you bounce around from one tent to the next, occasionally buying something...
Capital region tattoo shops
Here are some of the places in the greater Concord area that can help you get that tattoo you’ve been dreaming of. On the next pages, you can learn more about a few of them. Arrows and Embers Manchester St., Concord 988-6067 arrowsandemberstattoo.com arrowsandembers@gmail.com Artists: Sean Ambrose, Jason Dasaro, Amy Borch, Will Self Blood Oath Tattoo 15 Pleasant St., Concord 227-6912 steve.cummings344@yahoo.com Artists: Steve...
