A pair of author events coming up at Gibson’s Bookstore
Gibson’s Bookstore is in full swing for author events, with two free ones coming up between the time you read this and the time our next issue comes out. Here’s what’s ahead: On Thursday at 5:30 p.m., author Cheryl Richardson will be at Gibson’s to discuss her book Waking Up in Winter, an honest account of what happens when a woman reaches midlife and starts questioning everything – her marriage, her friendships, her work and...
Food Snob: Crab cake breakfast from The Post
It’s been a nice couple months for the Concord food scene – and therefore, for the Food Snob. In April, Federal’s Café opened up across the street from the federal courthouse on Pleasant Street. Now, in the heart of downtown, there’s a new place with a familiar name: The Post.Taking over the space formerly occupied by Gyro House at 58 N. Main St., The Post is a “sister” restaurant to The Newell Post on Fisherville Road (is that...
Bulletin Board: Lunch series, college and artist reception
Lenten Luncheon series Thursday Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow, cordially invites you to attend the 2018 Lenten Luncheons series over the next five weeks with presentations by luncheon speakers beginning this Thursday with Sarah-Elizabeth Anderson, a facilitator of restorative circles, a conflict resolution process for communities. Speakers for the next four weeks include: Maggie Fogarty, co-director of the N.H....
Missed Connections: Looking for love in Concord through Craigslist
Where does the time go? It’s been a good six months since the last installment of Missed Connections, and we know you’ve all been anxiously awaiting the next batch. In order to keep the masses happy, we compiled the following items that have been posted to the Craigslist Missed Connections section in Concord or Bow over the past month or so. As always, these are printed completely unedited, just the way they appear on Craigslist in...
From the Crowd: We highly recommend going to see ‘I, Tonya’
If you’re at all familiar with the sport of figure skating, you’ve heard the name Tonya Harding.She’s the closest thing you’ll find to the sport’s super villain, having been blamed for the attack on rival skater Nancy Kerrigan prior to the 1994 Winter Olympics and eventually given a lifetime ban from competitive skating.It’s been more than 20 years since that fateful day in Detroit, and Harding and her ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, have...
On the Road: The ‘Insider’ tags along on a Girl Scout trip to London
Concord Girl Scout Troop 20507 took a trip to London at the end of April. Here they are at Pax Lodge, which is one of the five Girl Scout World Centers and the only one in England. The others are in Mexico, India, Switzerland and Africa.Thanks for bringing us along, ladies! We’re sure you represented Concord to the fullest in your trip across the pond – after all, you did bring a copy of the Insider, and it doesn’t get more Concordy...
Have dinner and a movie — Oscars themed — with Local Baskit and Red River Theatres
The Academy Awards are just around the corner – March 4, to be exact – and things are starting to get cooking (literally).Red River Theatres has been showing current Oscar-nominated films for the past several weeks, and will continue to do so through the awards. To pair with the films – and other famous Oscar winners of the past – Local Baskit, the meal kit business located in the Concord Center on North Main Street, has put together...
Book of the Week: ‘The Travelling Cat Chronicles’
The Travelling Cat ChroniclesHiro Arikawa2018, 277 pagesFiction Satoru Miyawaki adopts an injured stray cat and calls it Nana. He names him Nana because his tail is crooked into the shape of a seven – and seven is a lucky number. Satoru and Nana set off on a journey in his silver van to visit Satoru’s childhood friends, who all live in other parts of Japan. The story is told by Nana, the cat. Nana’s voice can be no-nonsense, funny and...
School vacation is right around the corner
Now this isn’t meant to send you into a complete state of panic, but if you’re the parent of a school-aged child, next week (Feb. 26-March 2) is February vacation for Concord and Bow districts – in case you forgot.It’s okay, take a deep breath; we’re here to help.Whether you have to work and need a place for your kiddo to go for the entire week, a day here or there or you have the week off and are looking for something fun for them to...
This Week in Concord History
June 4, 1819: A great parade of Concord citizens, soldiers, musicians and legislators escorts new Gov. Samuel Bell, on horseback, from Boscawen to the new State House. The procession is greeted with “bells, the thunder of artillery, and the gratulations of the thousands,” the Patriot reports. “The day was remarkably fine.” June 4, 1973: Gov. Mel Thomson establishes a box at the Concord post office where residents are asked to report...
How do you feel about these food combinations?
When it comes to breakfast, there are some combinations that just seem to make perfect sense: bacon and eggs, pancakes and maple syrup and bagels and cream cheese. You can even make the case for things like chicken and waffles, and biscuits and gravy. But from time to time, you sit down at a new spot for a nice meal to start your day and you see something on the menu that makes you do a double take – because you never thought to put...
It’s time to start thinking about which summer camps to sign up for in Concord
It’s that time of year again – time to start looking into which summer camps you or your kids might want to check out this year. While school may still be in session for a few more weeks, you don’t want to sit around and wait on summer camps – many camps have already started taking applications, and before you know it all the cool stuff will be full for the season. Don’t be that one kid who waited too long and missed out on the camp...
Book of the Week: ‘Ikigai’
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy LifeHéctor García and Francesc Miralles2016, 194 pagesNonfiction Ikigai can be translated as your purpose in life, or “the happiness of always being busy.” Héctor García, a blogger and former software engineer, and author Francesc Miralles are curious about this concept of ikigai, and they travel to the island of Okinawa in Japan. Okinawa has the highest average of people who are over...
Tour de Cappies, 2019 edition – checking in on some of this year’s big winners
After a whole year of hand-wringing, nail-biting and general anxiety, the winners of the 2019 Cappies awards were finally announced last week. For many businesses – and patrons – the Cappies release date is the biggest day of the year, and for good reason. The Cappies are, of course, chosen by you, the readers. More than 2,000 votes were cast, deciding who was the best in fields ranging from ice cream to dog grooming to performance...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 20, 1772: Philip Carrigain is born in Concord. His father is a local physician. Philip will graduate from Dartmouth, practice law in Concord and become New Hampshire’s secretary of state. Chosen in part for his distinguished handwriting, in 1816 he will produce the first map of the state to show town boundaries. Feb. 20, 1994: On the way to spring training, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Tewksbury of Concord, winner of 33 games...
Pair of Concord road races this weekend to benefit two great causes
It’s going to be a busy Saturday for walking and running enthusiasts in Concord, as there are two road races scheduled for Saturday, with each one benefiting a different, great cause. The first event is the third annual Hoofbeats 5K, held at NHTI. That race will benefit the New Hampshire Rare Disorders Association. A couple hours later, the 16th annual Walk for Sight will get underway. The Walk for Sight is a fundraiser for Future in...
If you love the arts, Concord is the place to be
Concord is home to lots of great locations to see some incredible art. That means at any given time, on any given day, there will be a wide range of work on display all over the city. It’s hard keeping track of all the shows, hours you can view them and how long they’ll be around, so we’ve compiled this trusty list for you, so you can concentrate on checking out the art. Kimball Jenkins Figuratively Speaking (Carriage House) Through:...
Local photographer Eric Fleming has an exhibit up on North State Street
Eric Fleming of Concord is the co-founder of Makeout, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based experiential and content marketing agency that provides creative and production services to some of the world’s most respected brands. He’s also a photographer, and he has an exhibit up on North State Street until about mid-June. This is his first public exhibition — the result of hitting pause on the bustle, living in the moment and capturing the natural...
There are countless ways to get yourself in better shape
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get in better shape. For most people, the most direct way of doing so is starting a workout regimen. But in today’s world, that’s not such a simple endeavor. It used to be that there were only a few ways to get exercise – lift boulders, climb things, run, swim. Now you can do things like ride stationary bikes with simulated video screens in front of them, climb electronic rock...
Entertainment: Area 23 to host pair of album launch parties
Music Tuesday Jared Steer at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Paul Heckel at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Paul Loveley at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Laser Show at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Charlie Chronopoulos at Cheers at 5 p.m. Friday Shawn McGuyver at True Brew Barista at 8 p.m. Back to Back at Makris Lobster & Steak House at 8 p.m. These Trees and The Rhythm Upstairs album release parties at Area 23 at 8 p.m....
Capital Area Wellness Coalition is doing work
When the Capital Area Wellness Coalition was formed in 2009, it had a pretty broad mission: to coordinate community resources and builds partnerships to create a culture of healthy living for everyone. It was a great place to start, but for a volunteer group that met once a month, the idea was a bit overwhelming. Over the years, the coalition organized events and produced initiatives. Then a couple years ago, the coalition became a...
Making Good Health Simple: Build strength to reduce risk of injury
I often get asked by parents, “What can I do to help my athlete stay injury-free?” My response is always the same: “Keep them strong.” Strength training, while often misunderstood and chronically miscategorized, is necessary for every athlete (and non-athlete, for that matter). Proper and appropriate strength training in season and off season is essential in reducing both the incidence and severity of injury. The body pays the price...
Find a balanced approach to eating healthy
If we had to guess, January has to be the month where the most people try to eat the healthiest.It follows a six-week stretch where people’s eating habits are likely at their worst – plus the whole New Year’s resolution thing.Although, from what we’ve heard, as hard as it can be to change your ways when it comes to food intake, it’s pretty easy to fall off the fruits and veggies wagon, especially when the calendar flips to...
The Yogi: Savasana – where all the magic of yoga happens
Let’s start today’s column with a story. Once upon a time, there was a Marine. This particular Marine had a long, distinguished career in the military, from the jungles of Vietnam to the Pentagon. He was steadfast in his beliefs and worked his body hard. He lived all over the United States, and in several places abroad. When it came time to retire, he chose Concord, and decided to try new things. It wasn’t easy for the former Marine...
Unplug and Power Down at the next CYPN Wellness Series event
Are you one of the millions of people out there who work out religiously, eat like a rabbit and treat your body as a temple – yet still spend the majority of your day checking your phone, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and everything else? If you’re under, say, 50, we bet you probably just said yes.That’s why you should think about checking out the Concord Young Professional Network’s next installment of its Wellness Series,...
Grant helps bring dental care to capital-area student
Monitor staff Second-grader Anurag Das was nervous walking into Mary Davis’s makeshift dental office last Wednesday.He put the hood of his dark blue sweatshirt over his head and crossed his arms over his chest.“Is it going to hurt?” he asked, sitting on a recliner next to Davis’s chair. “I’m scared.” “It’s not going to hurt, buddy,” Davis said. “Lie down and put your hands on your belly. It will help your breathing.” Davis is a...
Getting healthy can mean a mental battle
When people think about getting healthy, the first two things that pop into their heads are eating better and exercising. And yes, those are two very good ways to begin the path the a healthier lifestyle. We’ll get to those soon. But before you can dive head first into a completely new way of eating or workout routine, you first have to get your mind on board with the changes you’re about to make. So we checked in with Betsy Black....
Bulletin Board: Pride Pops Up at True Brew, roller skating returns and more
Pride Pops Up at True Brew Pride is Popping Up again! And it’s bigger and better thanks to our friends at True Brew Barista. On Saturday, June 1, True Brew Barista is rolling out the rainbow flag to welcome all LGBTQ and allies for an indoor/outdoor evening of great food and drinks, darts and live music. Start your day supporting our friends at the Concord Farmers Market and Concord Arts Market, join the festivities on the State House...
Check out this fitness-inspiring shot we found on Instagram
Instagram user @43northnh – the account run by 43 Degrees North Athletic Club, one of the newer fitness centers in Concord – posted this shot of someone pumping iron, presumably at the gym. It may not be the most artistic photo we’ve ever seen, but it sure did fit with the fitness theme of this issue. Doesn’t looking at this photo just make you want to get out there and pick things up and put them down yourself? Sometimes all it takes...
Book of the Week: ‘When in Rome’
When in RomeNgaio Marsh1971, 260 pagesClassic mystery Sometimes I want the comfort of reading one of my favorite authors, and to read a classic mystery. Ngaio Marsh was a New Zealand author who wrote wonderful mysteries and plays. She also directed plays, many of them by Shakespeare, and some of her mysteries reflect this.When in Rome is a departure for her, and is set, not surprisingly, in Rome. Her detective, Roderick Alleyn, goes...
