Entertainment listings for March 9 to 19, 2023
Live music March 9 Bach’s Lunch Concert: Celtic Celebration – A Flurry of Folk Tunes from a Living Tradition at the Concord Community Music School from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. March 10 Alex Cohen at Mount Sunapee from 3 to 5 p.m. Mikey G at Twin Barns Brewing Co from 5 to 8 p.m. Rebecca Turmel at Over The Moon Farmstead from 6 to 9 p.m. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience at the Bank of NH Stage at 7 p.m. Taylor Hughes at Makris...
CYPN: Brittany Johnson loves the NH outdoors
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Brittany Johnson. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Brittany Johnson Where do you live? Concord Where do you currently work? I’m the Regional Marketing Manager of NH at Breezeline. Breezeline’s entry into the city of Concord last...
‘39 Steps’ a comic thrill
Editor’s note: After the Insider went to print we were notified that the play was postponed to Feb. 24 to 26 due to cast illness. Get ready for a “comic thrill ride” with The 39 Steps, Patrick Barlow’s hilarious, ridiculous and utterly genius adaption of the 1915 spy novel by John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film of the same name. Barlow’s adaptation not only spoofs old movies and Hitchcock tropes from Psycho, Vertigo...
Moriah Billups loves NH’s outdoors
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Moriah Billups. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.Moriah BillupsHow old are you? 29.Where do you live? Hooksett, NH.Where do you currently work? I am a Philanthropy Officer at Concord Hospital Trust, where I raise funds for...
Play tells story of artists past and present
Lend Me A Theater announces their winter production The World Was Yours by William Ivers at the Hatbox Theater in Concord running from Feb. 3 to 19. The World Was Yours tells the story of a competition between three diverse artists vying for the same grant. Adley Schwartz, an aging art professor, hopes the grant funds will enable him to honor a personal promise to a loved one before it is too late while also providing a final chance...
Entertainment listings
Live music Feb. 2 Breland and Whiskey-6 at Bank of NH Stage at 7 p.m. New Horizons Band Concert at Concord Community Music School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3 Rebecca Turmel at Mount Sunapee from 3 to 5 p.m. Black History Month Unity Concert with Martin Toe and Destin Boy Official at Bank of NH Stage at 8 p.m. Amanda McCarthy at Twin Barns Brewing from 5 to 8 p.m. April Cushman Duo at Pour Decisions Brewing from 8 to 11 p.m. Andrea...
Ring in 2023 with New Year’s Eve parties
Noontime affair The Concord Public Library will again host a Noon Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library auditorium. They will celebrate with light refreshments and a special toast! If you want, dress up in fancy clothes! Recommended for kids from birth through elementary. Registration is required online at www.concordpubliclibrary.net/librarycalendar. Dinnertime kids party UNOs is hosting a kids’ New...
Poem: Winter’s eve
Daylight fades to darkness, another winter eve does call, the warmth of the fire beckons me, as the snow continues to fall. There is peace within my heart, when winter casts another stone, for I embrace this solitude, this cold winter eve alone. Perhaps it is the bittersweet thoughts, of winters past where my thoughts do roam, as a child in the early years, with many friends and family home. In this vast world we live, this winter...
Entertainment listings Dec. 15-24
Live music Dec. 15 Craig Fahey at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Concord High Chamber and Jazz Concert at the Concord City Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The Morning Buzz Christmas Ball will be at the Capitol Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 Stray Dog at Makris Lobster and Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. The Hart of Sound with Colin Hart at Over the Moon Farmstead from 6 to 9 p.m. Mary Fagan Jazz Combo at Area 23 at 8 p.m. Songweavers and...
CYPN of the Month: Backstage with Cap Center’s Sal Prizio
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Sal Prizio. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Sal Prizio Where do you live? Concord, NH. How old are you? 46. Where do you currently work? The Capitol Center for the Arts. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I have been working...
There’s always someone in need
If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community during this holiday season, here are a few of the many places that are seeking donations. Friends of Forgotten Children Friends of Forgotten Children, a 100% volunteer-run provider of food, clothing and holiday gifts for low-income and at-risk individuals and families, has been serving the greater Concord area since 1972. If you would like to fill a child’s wishes for Christmas...
Visit a pop-up or a craft fair
If you’re looking for a unique gift to give your loved ones this year, and trying to shop local, look no further than one of New Hampshire’s many talented artisans and crafters. Here are some craft fairs and markets you can visit this holiday season. Through December Concord Handmade Pop-up This downtown favorite featuring local artists is returning for its 12th season and this year will be hosted inside Penumbra (10 N. State St.,...
Want a gift idea? Here’s 12!
Whether you are preparing for Hanukkah, the winter solstice, Kwanzaa, or Christmas, the upcoming holiday season is a special time for many of us, and shopping for gifts is often part of the celebration. Spread Joy, Shop Concord highlights local businesses in Concord, New Hampshire, and shares their stories, unique products, and best deals. This year, Concord locals submitted their favorite gift ideas to help you satisfy even the...
Until the clock strikes midnight
Maybe you trekked out among the throngs of mall shoppers for a day – or night – of browsing on Black Friday. And you’ve likely had packages dropped off on your front porch after some late-night cyber hunting on Amazon. Now, complete the trifecta by coming to downtown Concord to see what your local merchants have to offer. Concord’s annual Midnight Merriment is returning to downtown Concord for a night of shopping, deals, food and...
At Pitchfork Records, a downtown institution, what’s old is new again
With 49 years in the business of selling music, Michael Cohen has seen about everything. Lately, he’s seeing it all over again. “It’s gone back to the beginning!” said Cohen, the owner of downtown mainstay Pitchfork Records & Stereo, sounding both amused and a little incredulous. Cohen was a student at Henniker’s New England College in 1972 when he and some friends started selling vinyl records – then called LPs or long-playing...
Entertainment for Nov. 23 to Dec. 3
Live music Nov. 25 Brad Myrick at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Mikey G. at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Tina J at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 8 to 11 p.m. Brian Booth Jazz Quartet at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Kilroy at Penuche’s Ale House Nov. 26 Chris Torrey at Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market form 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Hart of Sound (Colin Hart) at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m....
CYPN: Mark Borak has a love of the outdoors
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Mark Borak. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Mark Borak Where do you live? Bow, NH. Where do you currently work? I am one of three Independent Financial Advisors at Bahr Casey Financial Services. I help people reach their...
Christmas Parade among holiday events
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: Community Development Block Grant Awards On Nov. 3, the NH Community Development Finance Authority awarded the City $1,500,000 in Community Development Block Grants to support the development of a new Boys and Girls Club facility in...
It’s showtime: Plan for holiday events
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to save the date and get tickets for all of your favorite seasonal shows. Local theatre groups and performance venues have calendars filled with classics like the Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol alongside one-act plays and Celtic music. Some shows are free, while others require purchasing a ticket and reserving a seat, so make sure you don’t miss out on the merriment! NOV. 25...
Playing this week: Live music and stage show
Live music Nov. 17 Andrew North at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. NHMC Artist Showcase at Area 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18 Chris Powers at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. Scott King at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Thrown to the Wolves at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Brian Burnout’s Birthday Special at Penuche’s Ale House Nov. 19 Chris Peters at Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m....
Bulletin board: This week’s happenings
What does homelessness in Concord look like? Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce for this critical discussion on Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Concord. What does housing instability mean for individuals, youth, and families in the Capital Region? A panel of representatives from local agencies, who work directly with Concord’s unhoused population on a daily basis, will discuss the causes and...
Veterans Day: A time to reflect
Veterans Day concert Part of the William H. Gile Community Concert Series, New Hampshire’s Own 39th Army Field Band will perform at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. The 90-minute audio visual experience will also feature some of the best civilian musicians in the State, as we thank veterans from all of the service branches. The performance will include a wide variety of music genres including: rock,...
Entertainment this week
Live shows Nov. 10 Mike Morris at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Gardner Berry at Area 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 11 Andrew North & The Rangers at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 12 Joel Begin at Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market from 1 to 4 p.m. Crazy Steve Jam at Area 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. Colin Hart at Hermanos from 6:30 p.m. Karen Grenier at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Mikey G at Chen Yang Li from 7 to 10...
City News: Week of Nov. 10
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). Upcoming meetings include: City Council Meeting: Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Planning Board: Nov. 16, 7...
Bulletin board: Fairs and folk fun
Christmas craft 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. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters will offer hand-crafted home décor, holiday decorations, knit/crochet goods, stuffed toys, jams and jellies, handbags, artisan soaps, and more. There will also be a bake sale. Visit ucpnh.org for crafter list and craft pictures....
Live music and theater — catch a show
Live music Nov. 4 Kimayo at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5 Chad Verbeck at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Decatur Creek at Over the Moon Farmstead from 2 to 5 p.m. Charlie Chronopolous at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Chris Peters at Chen Yang Li from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 6 April Cushman at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Eric Lindberg at Over the Moon Farmstead from 2 to 5 p.m. Eric...
Choosing kindness over competition
By Gracie McHugh Many Americans know or at least recognize the name Jesse Owens. He was an American track and field powerhouse who won 4 Gold Medals at the 1936 Olympics under the cloud of racism, hatred and anti semitism. He is best known for being the first American in history to win four gold medals in a single Olympics. He is perhaps less well known for his ability to persevere with courage and integrity throughout his life, even...
Bulletin board — A focus on book events
Sen. Feingold visits NH Senator Russ Feingold visits Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday, Nov. 3 at noon to talk about his new book, The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It. In this important book, Feingold, a former U.S. senator and Prindiville, a legal scholar, distill extensive legal and historical research and examine the grave risks inherent in this effort. But...
Book review: A real odd couple
The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple By Ben Aitken (325 pages, memoir, 2022) This is a charming and funny book about being locked down with a complete stranger because of the coronavirus. October 21, 2020 – Ben Aitken is a young writer looking for a cheap room in London. He finds one in a nice neighborhood, for a great price. He thinks that there must be a catch, and there is. The catch is Winnie. Winnie...
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...
