Stillwagon shows paintings
On display at the Concord Chamber of Commerce is an exhibit of oil paintings from New Hampshire artist Marianne Stillwagon. Seasoned artist Marianne Stillwagon showcases her artistic vision through a captivating collection of acrylic paintings inspired by the beautiful summer flowers of New England. Originally from South River, New Jersey, Stillwagon has lived in many cities across the country before settling in New Hampshire in 1976....
Brewing Festival returns to capital city
The NH Brewers Association presents the Keep NH Brewing Festival, which takes place July 8, from noon to 4 p.m. at Kiwanis Waterfront Park/Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Road in Concord. The NH Brewers Association’s 8th Annual Keep NH Brewing Festival will feature the largest collection of NH craft breweries at any Brewfest in the state and is the perfect opportunity to taste the best NH has to offer. This one-of-a-kind event is “For the...
Market Days returns with lots to see, do and taste
Get ready to experience the pinnacle of summer entertainment and community spirit as the 49th Annual Market Days Festival makes its grand return to downtown Concord from June 22 to 24. This three-day extravaganza promises a jam-packed schedule of fun, excitement, and unforgettable moments for attendees of all ages. Market Days Festival has firmly established itself as the premier event in Concord, attracting locals and visitors alike...
Making Market Days a Sustainable Event
Intown Concord announces that Market Days, the largest festival in downtown Concord, will be going green this year, thanks to the generous support of our Sustainability Sponsor, New Hampshire Federal Credit Union. With a commitment to reducing environmental impact, Market Days 2023 will feature various sustainability initiatives aimed at promoting recycling, waste reduction, and eco-conscious practices. Scheduled to take place from...
Youth theater company celebrates 20 years
The Concord based premiere youth theater company, RB Productions, celebrates its 20th birthday this summer. RB Productions started in the spring of 2003 by Bow High School student Ryan Brown with the help of music teacher Clint Klose. Their first production, Godspell, was performed at the Concord City Auditorium in the summer of 2003. The goal was to break even so there could be a season two. At first, RB focused on mainstage...
White Park splash pad completed
White Park in Concord will have an exciting new attraction this summer. The original kiddie pool at the park has been replaced with a brand-new splash pad that features several splash and spray elements, including aquatic and floral ornaments, tumble buckets, surface sprays, and a mushroom raindrop refurbished from the previous pool. The upgrade will provide family-friendly fun for all ages for many years to come. This is the fifth...
Sharing off-beat talents at Kimball Jenkins
Kimball Jenkins is thrilled to announce an upcoming open mic night titled “Mic at the Manor.” This exciting event will take place on June 21 in the Kimball Jenkins Carriage House, located at 266 N. Main St, Concord, at 5:30pm. “Mic at the Manor” aims to provide a platform for local talent to shine and share their creativity in an intimate, off-beat, and welcoming setting. Musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of all genres are...
Summertime serenading in the area
Music on the Patio Calling all music lovers back to the highly anticipated Summer Concert Series, Music on the Patios, for 2023. The Courtyard Marriott, at 70 Constitution Ave., in Concord, has a beautiful outdoor patio and wants to show it off. The hotel will be hosting Music on The Patio, a music series that will run every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. The series will be free and open to the public. Thanks to the incredible efforts of...
Opportunities for education and celebration of Juneteenth
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is pleased to announce its extraordinary program of events for its 2023 Juneteenth Celebration, “Reading the Bones: Celebrating the African Diaspora.” Events run from June 10 to June 19, and feature a diverse range of cultural and educational activities. “We are excited to announce the lineup for our 2023 Juneteenth Celebration,” said JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director of BHTNH. “This...
Education is a ‘field’ trip
Featuring 21 museums in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Merrimack Valley, and Seacoast, the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail is an educational destination for many secondary schools. “Many of us have developed field trips for students of varying ages,” noted Jeff Barraclough, president of the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail and executive director of member institution Millyard Museum in Manchester. “If you want your child or...
Theatre Kapow presents ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’
Theatre KAPOW finishes its 15th season with the New Hampshire premiere of “Tiny Beautiful Things” based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos. The show will be performed at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord June 9 – 11. Based on the acclaimed book by Cheryl Strayed (author of the New York Times best-selling “Wild”), “Tiny Beautiful Things” follows Sugar, an online advice...
Last peek at summer camp options
Days are getting warmer, and summer will be here before long. To help with your summer planning, here are some highlights with a few of the summer camp opportunities available. There are a range of day and overnight camp options with general interest activities, and some with more specific themes like science projects, developing sports and theater skills, and more. SEE Science Center at 200 Bedford Street, in Manchester offers a...
Pierce Manse opens for visitors on May 25
The Pierce Manse, the historic Concord home of New Hampshire’s only U.S. President, Franklin Pierce, will open for guided tours on May 25. The Manse will be open Thursdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 28. Reservations are not required. Franklin Pierce was President of the United States from 1853 to 1857 and is the only New Hampshire resident to be elected to the country’s highest office. Visitors to the Pierce...
Andrew D’Amour wears three hats in Concord
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Andrew D’Amour. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Andrew D’Amour How old are you? 25. Where do you live? Belmont, NH. Where do you currently work? Depends on the day! I am the Marketing Manager at The Hotel Concord, the Community...
Bulletin board for the week of May 11, 2023
Understanding Stress & Anxiety: Relieving Stress with Health & Wellness Join in on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Natural Wellness Corner 239 Loudon Road, Suite 1A, in Concord for a free health talk with clinical nutritionist Lena (Colleen), who has over five years of experience researching stress and its impact on health. During this talk, you’ll learn: The different types of stress and how they affect...
Annual Rock ‘N Race to take off May 18
The main fundraising event for Concord Hospital’s Payson Center for Cancer Care returns – the Rock ‘N Race event is a much-anticipated road race, consisting of a 5k mile run or walk, and shorter one-mile loop through downtown Concord. This special fundraising event is held at the State House Plaza in downtown, Concord, on May 18, and the starting bell rings at 6 p.m. The event features live music throughout the race course, delicious...
Players wrap up 95th season with comedy
The Community Players of Concord wrap their 95th season with a world- premiere comedy written and directed by Wallace J. Pineault, “Not a Word.” Pineault, who joined ‘The Players’ in 1975, has directed numerous plays and musicals for the group and over 50 plays at New England College, where he taught directing, acting and dramatic theory. His sabbaticals in Hollywood working for a golden age casting director inspired this delightful...
Opening day at Canterbury Shaker Village
May 13 marks opening day at Canterbury Shaker Village with several special events scheduled to take place in addition to indoor guided tours. At 10 a.m., Opening Day at the Village begins with Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K, the third race in the Capital Area Race Series, sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. Featuring miles of groomed trails on nearly 700 acres, the Village hosts cross-country races throughout the year. At 11 a.m.,...
Meet the CASL Class of 2023 – Part 3
Thirty-four students from eighth area schools graduated from Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) in March 2023. CASL is an immersive program that encourages students to learn more about their community, and their own unique skills and strengths as leaders. Presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, CASL has been in existence for more than 25 years, graduated over 700...
Racing Museum to host 2nd Race Car Show
New England Racing Museum to Host 2nd Annual New England Racers Reunion: Race Car Show New England Racing Museum will host the 2nd Annual New England Racers Reunion: Race Car Show on May 6, with a variety of race cars and race motorcycles on display. “This is our season opening fundraiser and we look forward to welcoming guests from across the region to the museum with over 50 race cars expected,” said Executive Director Thomas...
At Hatbox, ‘She Kills Monsters’
Dive In Productions will be presenting the high-octane comedic adventure, “She Kills Monsters” at the Hatbox Theatre from April 28 to May 14. “She Kills Monsters” tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary...
‘all my friends are in This show’
Kimball Jenkins’ spring exhibition features a curation by Yasamin Safarzadeh which will challenge and defy the norms of gallery exhibitions in New Hampshire. This highly anticipated exhibit features artists from across the country. Each artist is an integral component of the fabric of their community, their mentorship, grace, perseverance, insight and innovations are a testament to the ways in which art can be used as a vessel for...
Mom Prom to raise money for community
The Concord Mom Prom returns on May 5 at the Grappone Conference Center starting at 7 p.m. Not just for moms, all ladies are welcomed to attend this fundraiser for Hearts for Kindness. Tickets are $50. Bring your friends to this fiesta-themed dance event to raise money for your community! Tickets include light appetizers, music, raffles and surprises, dancing, photobooth and a late night goodie bag. Each person must purchase a ticket...
CYPN: Fisto Ndayishimiye is making changes
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Fisto Ndayishimiye. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Fisto Ndayishimiye How old are you? I’m 25 years old. Where do you live? I live in Concord, NH. Where do you work? I work for the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) as...
Summer camps: More options for kids to try something new
It’s never too early to begin dreaming of summer fun, and to help you with your plans, we are highlighting a few of the many camp opportunities in nearby communities. There are a range of day camp options with general interest activities, and some with more specific themes like STEM projects, developing sports and theater skills, and more. USA Ninja Challenge on 14 Chenell Drive in Concord offers week long Summer Camps Monday through...
‘Don’t Talk to the Actors’ comes to Hatbox Theatre
‘Don’t Talk to the Actors” by Tom Dudzick will be presented by Hatbox regulars Lend Me a Theater through April 16. The best laid plans go awry when the cast and crew of a Broadway-bound play resort to manipulation, diva-like behavior, and chaotic abandon to get what they want. Fledgling playwright Jerry Przpezniak and his fiancée Arlene are a couple of Buffalo greenhorns suddenly swept up in the whirlwind of New York’s theater scene...
Andrew North and Rangers have new members, album
Andrew North & The Rangers will release a new live album, “Thanks for the Warning – Vol. 1,” on May 13. The New Hampshire-based jam sextet recently unveiled the single Infinity Spinning from their forthcoming ten-track LP, which features highlights from the band’s live shows in 2022. The band’s debut studio album, “Phosphorescent Snack,” was released to critical acclaim in 2021. In 2022, the group recruited two new members,...
Get planning your kids’ summer of fun
It’s never too early to begin dreaming of summer fun, and to help you with your plans, we are highlighting a few of the many camp opportunities in nearby communities. There are a range of day camp options with general interest activities, and some with more specific themes like STEM projects, developing sports and theater skills, and more. Check back in our April 13 and May 18 issues for even more opportunities. And if you have one...
New Hampshire Maple Month: from our trees to your table
It’s that time of year: follow your favorite sweet treat from the local sugarbush to your table this March by taking part in New Hampshire Maple Month. In addition, the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association is celebrating 80 years of educating the public and promoting the maple industry in the Granite State and beyond! Local maple producers all over the state will host open houses to share their sweet products and show off the...
Shaker Village to host sugar camp hike tour
On Saturdays, March 18 and April 1, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the expansive grounds at Canterbury Shaker Village during its popular annual Sugar Camp Guided Hiking Tours. On this exclusive tour, participants walk back in time through the remnants of a once thriving Shaker Village maple sugar camp. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Shakers spent their early spring days gathering sap and their nights...
