Meet author Paula Munier
Author Paula Munier will return to Gibson’s Bookstore on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. with her latest novel Blind Search. Former Army MP Mercy Carr and her retired bomb-sniffing dog Elvis are back in the sequel to the page-turning, critically acclaimed A Borrowing of Bones: A Mercy Carr Mystery! It’s October, hunting season in the Green Mountains, and the Vermont wilderness has never been more beautiful or more dangerous. Especially for...
Photograph Kimball Jenkins
Do you consider yourself a photographer? Are you good at setting up shots and capturing a scene that most people just wouldn’t see?Well, then you’ll want to grab your camera and make your way over to the Kimball Jenkins Estate before June 29 and snap some pictures of the historical property.The public (that’s you) is invited to explore and capture the historical elegance and natural beauty of Kimball Jenkins – both inside and out –...
Black Ice Pond Hockey postponed, then not
When it comes to the Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament, without good quality ice to play hockey on, you’ve just got a black pond at White Park. Which is why this year’s tournament was nearly postponed from Jan. 24 to 26 until Feb. 7 through 9. Record high temps on Jan. 11 and 12 really did a number on the ice and though the air temperatures quickly dropped to the 20s, it’s continued to be sunny, which can keep the ice from firming up....
Plenty of tunes during Market Days week
Market Days week is upon us, and though that street festival will be jam-packed with music, there’s a lot more going on all week that doesn’t have anything to do with Market Days. Notably, singer Gordon Lightfoot, active since the 1950s, will bring his signature brand of Canadian folk music to the Capitol Center for the Arts on Friday.Take a look!MusicTuesdayKid Pinky at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m.The Nevers’ Band at Kiwanis...
Lining up shots for David’s House
For the second time in two years the “King Of Pubs” pool series came back to Concord in support of the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth’s the David’s House. Players from the tri-state area converged on the Pit Road Lounge on Loudon Road for a the three-day event concluding the series. Pool players compete in different pubs and taverns for 15 weeks adding up points and shows and winning cash and prizes throughout the series. There are...
Red River Theatres to hold Music, Movie & Poster Sale during Market Days
Red River Theatres will be holding its annual fundraiser, the Music, Movie & Poster Sale, during Market Days. The theater will be selling gently used records, CDs, cassettes, DVDs and VHS tapes along with a selection of movie posters. The sale will take place inside the theater from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. If you are looking to add to your music or movie collection, stop in and check it out! All money raised...
Winter fun in downtown Concord
Intown Concord will be bringing back its Winter Fest for a second year this weekend. Festivities will run Jan. 24 to 25. There will also be some bonus fun as early as Wednesday, Jan. 23. Residents and visitors alike are invited to enjoy festivities, including an ice carving competition and demonstrations, themed ice bars, outdoor activities for all ages, and more at The Hotel Concord, O Steaks & Seafood, and multiple venues...
Zonta Club of Concord to hold book sale during Market Days
The Zonta Club of Concord will be selling used books in front of Viking House during Market Days. All proceeds from book sales will go toward scholarships for local women seeking to continue their education. Zonta will offer novels, collector’s books, self-help, children’s books, cooking, historical, coffee table books and many more for sale. Come and stock up on books for your summer reading, and help support women in their pursuit...
Reach the stars
172 Hours on the Moon By Johan Harstad 2012/YA fiction The truth is out there, and a group of teenagers is going to run head-first into it. NASA knows the only way to revive the space program is … sending teenagers to the moon. Nothing will get more publicity than that. For Midori it means the escape she has been looking for. Antoine wants to clear his head of the girl of his dreams, and the only way to do that is to leave the planet....
Parks and Rec to show two films this summer as part of Movies in the Park
It’s that time of year where everybody likes to do everything outside. Between cookouts, yard games, outdoor concerts and just playing at the park, there’s no better time to get out and take in some fresh air.Thanks to Concord Parks and Recreation in partnership with Red River Theatres, you can add family movie nights to the list of things you can do outside when Movies in the Park returns for the summer.The first event is dubbed...
Bulletin board: Add health, money, history to your to do list
CRVNA offers Walk-In Wednesday Concord Regional VNA offers Walk-In Wednesday on Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Horseshoe Pond Place Senior Resource Center, 26 Commercial Street in Concord. Walk-In Wednesday is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the same time. Walk-In Wednesday is an opportunity to get your questions answered. A Concord Regional VNA team member is available to meet with people individually regarding their...
Concord Eye Center surgeon heading to Haiti on humanitarian mission
Concord Eye Center ophthalmologist Dr. Erin Fogel will join SEE International (seeintl.org) and the Friends of Haiti organization, in cooperation with Haitian affiliate Double Harvest, on a cataract surgery mission later this month. While in Port-au-Prince, some in the group, including Fogel herself, will perform three days of cataract surgeries on patients in need, while others will be teaching surgical techniques to residents in a...
This week in Concord history
Jan. 22, 2002: In a special election in Penacook held to fill the city council and state representative seats left vacant by Dave Poulin, who died suddenly two months previously, Liz Blanchard reeds in more than four times as many as her opponent, Myril Cox, and becomes the new Ward 1 city councilor. Jan. 22, 2001: The Concord School Board names Chris Rath the superintendent of the city’s schools. A former principal at Rundlett...
Well Done Awards presented to four local businesses and individuals
The Well Done Awards, offered by the Capital Area Wellness Coalition, serve to recognize efforts in Merrimack County that support healthy eating and active living. Nominations are accepted from the community and reviewed by past winners and select members from the CAWC. Ten nominations were received this year with four winners selected and awarded by Mayor Jim Bouley.This year’s recipients include: Renee Plodzik, ARPN, Fit 4 A Cause;...
Entertainment: See musical about music group
Live music Wednesday Kid Pinky at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Malcolm Salls at Concord Craft Brewing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. David Levine, Roger Duhaime and friends at Area 23 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Paul Donahue at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Chris Lester at Cheers from 5 to 8 p.m. Now’s the Time Jazz Ensemble at the Hatbox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Music Out of the Box series. Cost $12 to $18 Mallett Brothers Band and Dusty Gray...
Concord area businesses, volunteers honored at Pinnacle Awards
Three local businesses and a local business leader were honored June 7 at the 13th Annual Pinnacle Awards Luncheon at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The sold-out luncheon hosted 250 community, nonprofit and business leaders from the Capital Region who came to celebrate Pinnacle Award recipients nominated by peers and selected by a committee of last year’s winners.“We enjoy an abundance of civic engagement in the Capital...
Yoga and the ‘Space Between’
This week, we’ll start with the words of an ancient sage. We’ll start with the wisdom of the great yogi, Dave Matthews: “The space between the tears we cry is the laughter that keeps us coming back for more. The space between the wicked lies is the hope to keep us safe from the pain.” Dave’s are not exactly ancient words. He sang those words in 2001, on his album, Everyday. He’s a little dramatic about it, but then he’s also a...
Concord Police Department holds second annual Bike Rodeo at Steeplegate Mall
Do you remember your first bike? Where you rode it and who you rode with? On June 9, at least 100 kids got their first bike and rode with the Concord Police Department Bike Unit officers at the 2nd Annual Concord Police Department Bike Rodeo at the Steeplegate Mall. Police officers led groups of kids through stations, teaching them skills such as riding in a straight line, scanning over their shoulder while biking and avoiding hazards...
Saturday grab your reel for Free Fishing Day
Saturday is the winter Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire. State residents and nonresidents alike can fish any inland water – or saltwater – in New Hampshire that day without a fishing license. However, people participating in a fishing tournament must still hold a license, even on Free Fishing Day. Also, season dates, bag limits and all other fishing regulations must be followed on Free Fishing Day. Free fishing days are held the...
Bulletin Board: Concerts, gardening and networking event
Concert series kicks off June 26 The Summer Concerts on the Green series at Presidential Oaks kicks off June 26 and will continue weekly through Aug. 7. With the historic Odd Fellows Home as a backdrop, the public is welcome to join us and relax on the plush, green lawn in a comfortable chair while enjoying complimentary popcorn and bottled water during each performance. Opening the music season for the third consecutive year is the...
Does the governor have a good jump shot?
Gov. Chris Sununu, a group of Concord area teachers and folks from around the community will take their annual turn as the butt of jokes and basketball gaffes as they take on the high-flying Harlem Wizards at Bishop Brady High School this Saturday. The annual event is a benefit for the Tedy’s Team foundation, which was started by former New England Patriots linebacker and current TV analyst Tedy Bruschi after he suffered a stroke in...
This Week in Concord History
June 19, 1807: Parliamentary maneuvering in the Legislature results in Concord being named the capital, ending several years of roving state government. June 19, 1856: One hundred booms of the cannon in Concord celebrate the nomination of John Charles Fremont, the first Republican candidate for president. The cheer goes up: “Free Soil, Free Men and Fremont.” June 19, 2000: Residents of Hull, Quebec, pedal through downtown Concord on a...
City newsletter: Human services thanks donors and more
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: Human Services thanks donors Concord Human Services received an abundance of generosity this holiday season and would like to recognize the city employees, community partners, organizations and businesses whose benevolence helped the...
Around Town: We’ve now seen it all in this city
So one day a couple of weeks ago, we were running super late for a phone interview and instead of making up some wild and crazy excuse or trying to speed demon our way to the office, we decided to pull into the parking lot of Terrill Park and make the call. Not ideal, but at this point, we’re used to using just about anywhere as our office away from the office. On our way out of the park, we noticed something that seemed a little out...
Hear in color with Suncook concert
Live music Wednesday South Street Blues Band at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Alex Cohen at Concord Craft Brewing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Mike Morris at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. April Cushman at Cheers from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Suncook Valley Chorale presents “Primary Colors in Song” at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton St., Concord at 7 p.m. Put on your Blue Suede Shoes, hop into a Big Yellow Taxi, and come Bob-Bob, Bobbin’ along...
Dan Szczesny to speak about book ‘The White Mountain’ at Gibson’s Bookstore
Over the course of one calendar year, journalist Dan Szczesny explored the history and mystique of New England’s tallest mountain. But Mount Washington is more than just a 6,288-foot rock pile; the mountain is the cultural soul of climbers, hikers and tourists from around the world looking to test their mettle against some of the most extreme conditions in return for a chance to be inspired by some of the most intense natural...
Rhythm of the Night returns to Audi
The capital city’s largest dance extravaganza will return to the Concord City Auditorium this weekend. The 75th anniversary of Concord’s first dance recital will be the 29th Rhythm of the Night on Saturday at 7 p.m. Dancers from eight Concord-area studios come together for one great performance. See members of Concord Dance Academy, Creative Dance Workshop of Bow, Dancesteps Etc in Epsom, Eastern Ballet Institute, Gen’s Dance Studio,...
Book of the Week: ‘American Gods’
American GodsNeil Gaiman2001, 522 pages plus additional contentMagical Realism (Fiction) The man called Shadow is due to be released from three years in prison when he is told that his wife has died, and he is sent home early in order to attend her funeral. On the way home he is waylaid by the persistent Mr. Wednesday, and given a job: “You protect me. You help me. You transport me from place to place. You investigate, from time to...
Bulletin board: CRVNA offers programs, church plays jazz
CRVNA seeks hospice volunteers Concord Regional VNA is seeking hospice volunteers especially massage and reiki volunteers, and veteran volunteers to offer support to hospice patients. The next eight-week training session starts on Friday, Feb. 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House, 240 Pleasant St. in Concord. Hospice volunteers assist with: Offering caregiver respite Reading to hospice patients Holding a hand and...
Check out all these fun activities for the kids this summer
School is almost out, and that means thousands of school-aged kids will soon be added to the daily population for the next three months. What to do with all the extra restless bodies?We thought you’d never ask.Since we know – from experience – that kids are just bundles of endless energy, we thought we’d do all the parents out there a solid by pulling together a big package of fun stuff for the kids to get into this summer. While this...
