Concord Insider Wedding – Tue, 02 Sep 2014
Representing our Concord Insider love at the Hastings-Bendiks Wedding on May 10, 2014 in Portsmouth, NH (Violet Marsh Photography).
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 02 Sep 2014
We believe The Presidents of the United States of America had it right when they so eloquently said, “millions of peaches, peaches for me; millions of peaches, peaches for free.” Except we’d have to round to the nearest million, and these peaches from the farmers market aren’t free. Otherwise, spot on, though. Thanks to Instagram user @boudreaujr for the pic. Tag us in your Instagram pics with #concordinsider.
In the driver’s seat – Tue, 02 Sep 2014
Winners of the 2014 Funds for Education Golf Tournament presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce: Mark Coen, Matt Levins, Jackson Bouley and Jim Bouley. We’ve been told one of them is the mayor of Concord. We’ll let you guess, but we’re going with the one second from the right, because we’re pretty sure we’ve heard the name Mayor Bouley around town a few times. The tournament was held Aug. 6 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course,...
Classic Concord photo – Tue, 02 Sep 2014
Reader Earl Burroughs sent us this photo from his superb collection depicting the first plane to fly over Concord, which was piloted by Capt. Robert Fogg in the early 1920s. That makes this the first photo of the first flight over Concord, also making this the first Classic Concord photo of the first photo of the first flight over Concord. And the last thing you read before closing the Insider and spending the next half hour regaining...
The color wheel – Tue, 02 Sep 2014
We took some Instagram photos when we visited Kimball-Jenkins for art camp in July, and – spoiler alert – this is one of them. We would have used these pencils to create a magical art project if we were able to a) draw intelligible shapes and b) color within the lines. Unfortunately, all we can really do is c) take pictures of art supplies.
Will Richmond really likes tacos – and he has the clothes to prove it
For those of you who don’t know Will Richmond, he’s the guy at Dos Amigos who whips up your delicious tacos every Tuesday while sporting what we like to consider the only uniform a taco designer should ever wear. But we’ve always wanted to know more about this taco whiz, so we asked him to sit down for a quick interview and here’s what he had to say.How many tacos can you make in an hour? How many would you guess is the most you’ve...
Dragon boats or duck boats? Try them both at Weekend on the Water
We all have a bucket list – or, if it’s not in list form, at least some ideas of things you want to try before you-know-what happens. For your information, all of ours involve things that include the word great – like walking the Great Wall of China, swimming with Great White Sharks (cage optional) and navigating a standup paddleboard across the Great Lakes. The way we like to think of it is that if it’s going to be on a bucket list,...
The summer countdown scavenger hunt
Back when we created the summer countdown scavenger hunt a month ago, the end of summer somehow seemed so far away. Now it’s already getting dark earlier and earlier. But things are still bright for Gabi Stewart, who was first to correctly identify all of the places we sent you. So Stewart is the proud owner of a $20 gift certificate to the Concord business of her choice. Congratulations, Gabi, and thanks to everyone who...
Paint the Town Art Auction to raise money for Kimball-Jenkins
Are you looking to start an art collection? Maybe you need that perfect piece to finish it off? Or even one to complement (or take the focus off) your copy of Keith’s Green Martini masterpiece. Whatever the case, if you’re in the mood for something bright and flashy to hang on the living room wall then the 3rd annual Paint the Town Art Auction is the place to be. Not only will you be getting a colorful creation to put next to that...
Follow Emma Stewart’s lead and be an important part of a child’s life
Though Emma Stewart has plenty of responsibilities between high school, dance and work, she makes time for an additional, special commitment each week. The rising senior at Bow High School meets with Brooke Hull, an 11-year-old Bow student, through the Concord-based Friends Youth Mentoring Program. “I began mentoring Brooke in the beginning of 2014, and I’m very glad I got matched up with her,” said Stewart, “I heard about it through...
Ballard’s is clearly aware that ice cream and mini golf are a perfect pair
Ballard’s Ice Cream in the South End apparently does a lot more than sell delicious ice cream – it also provides a good home for abandoned super tiny mini golf holes. One of the funnest (is funnest a word?) new additions at Market Days this year was the mini golf course, complete with a dozen really short – and disproportionately challenging – holes created by local businesses and organizations. But rather than send the inpidual holes...
Enterprising Elyssa Paris is always happy to support Concord
Each month, the Concord Young Professionals Network spotlights one of its up-and-comers. This month, we have the pleasure of introducing you to Elyssa Paris.How old are you? 28.Where do you live? ConcordWhere do you work? I’m vice president/store manager of Zoë & Co., Professional Bra Fitters at 92 N. Main St. We help women find the “perfect pick-me-up” every day! I’m also vice president of Intown Concord, the non-profit...
Red River made this super fun magic show reappear
We introduced you to Andrew Pinard and his traveling show, Discovering Magic, last year, when he first came to Red River Theatres. This fall he’s back for more, with a ton of new shows ready to mesmerize. To tell the rest of the story, we’ll turn it over to our lovely assistant. Her name is Press Release. Discovering Magic, the “mind-numbing, jaw-dropping, eye-opening” experience that takes audiences on a guided tour of the impossible...
This Week In Concord History
Sept. 2, 2002: Concord police arrest a man they say kidnapped two teenagers at knifepoint at Wal-Mart on Loudon Road. James McLaughlin will be arraigned on two counts of kidnapping, one count of robbery, one count of felon in possession of a deadly weapon, and possession or a dangerous weapon while committing a violent crime.Sept. 2, 1947: Plans to install the city’s first parking meters downtown draw the ire of Concord residents. “I...
Missed Connections: Can’t stop wondering how your hand got that way
We at the Insider like to scour Craigslist’s Missed Connections to see if anyone in Concord saw us taking gym selfies is finding true love online. Here, presented unedited as always, are some of the best recent entries.Black truck at cumbys – w4m – 23 (Concord)Im blonde, was wearing a cbgb shirt, was visibly hung over but you winked at me anyway. You are too hot to be real. Thanks for making my day.Cute guy at Concord...
City Briefly
Each week City Manager Tom Aspell throws on his rubber ducky suit and pes into the river, awaiting the start of the annual race. By the time he’s surrounded by the tiny rubber ducks that are actually competing, there’s little he can do but arrange them to spell out the city memo.Step right upYour award is waitingThe city’s Top Step Award was recently awarded to budget director Bob McManus, Aspell writes. Thankfully the original plaque...
Wings of Knowledge begins on Oct. 7
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m., in the Library Living Room, NHTI will present the first of its free public Wings of Knowledge lectures for the 2014-15 season: “A Life in Photography: An Exploration of Photographic Portraiture’s Intimate Moments,” with Gary Samson. Samson will discuss and present images from his 35-year career as a fine art photographer. He will also talk about the influence of other photographers on his portrait work,...
Kathie Fife photography exhibit at Audubon
During September and October, the McLane Audubon Center will host a photography exhibit by Canterbury native Kathie Fife. Fife presents a series of panoramic images of protected landscapes with a focus on N.H. Audubon properties. Stunning photographs feature loons, rare plants and native wildflowers. An artist reception on Thursday, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., will allow visitors to meet the artist and talk with her about her inspirations...
House manager training sessions at the Audi
As we begin to gear up for another season at the Audi, it is also time again for the house managers training. As many of you already know, in order to be certified as a house manager at the Audi you must attend a session covering house management and crowd control and then shadow a house manager at two shows. Three different times are offered to accommodate people’s schedules, and you may choose the session which suits you best. This...
Caregiving at a distance offered on Sept. 17
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering a free presentation “Managing the Miles: Caregiving from a Distance” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at Centennial Senior Center, Smokestack Center, 254 N. State St. Whether your loved one lives a few hours or a few states away, trying to manage their care from a distance can lead to feelings of guilt and anxiety, and present many other obstacles. In this program,...
Juke & Jive Nite on Saturday at Dreamsicle
On Saturday, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Dreamsicle Listening Club in Suncook will kick off its new concert season with Juke & Jive Nite. We’ve put together a nice jazz trio to host an old school jam session. Guest singers and soloists are encouraged so bring your best song or your horn and don’t forget your dancin’ shoes. Let’s look back on the days at the speakeasy club when jazz was dance music and the band – not the DJ – ruled the...
Historical society given $350,000 grant
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded the New Hampshire Historical Society a $350,000 Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections grant. The society, a nonprofit organization that operates New Hampshire’s only statewide historical library and museum, will use the funding to rehabilitate its National Register-listed headquarters building at 30 Park St. in order to enhance the safety and longevity of the collections...
CRVNA to offer pills and spills discussion
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association is offering a free presentation “Pills & Spills – A Discussion About Medications and Falls” on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Retirement, 227 Pleasant St. Medications make a difference – generally a positive one – in the lives of many people. At the same time, all medications carry side effects and can interact with other medications. According to the Centers for...
Go down the Merrimack with Five Rivers Trust
Clear your schedule for Sunday, Sept. 7, to join a paddle trip on the Merrimack River hosted by Five Rivers Conservation Trust, Merrimack County Savings Bank and Quickwater Canoe & Kayak. Starting at 11 a.m. through noon, boaters can launch their boat at the Merrimack County Farm in Boscawen for a 10-mile paddle down the Merrimack to the Quickwater location, on Hannah Dustin Drive at the Canterbury/Concord town line. The trip...
Concord Public Library Book of the Week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.BirdsongSebastian Faulks1993, 483 pagesFictionAs the 100th anniversary of the First World War approaches, it seems appropriate to revisit novels like the masterfully-crafted Birdsong, originally published in 1993. In a remarkable story that spans three generations, celebrated author Sebastian Faulks brings the trenches to life for today’s readers in...
It’s almost fall; time to think spring
Didn’t see that favorite flower come up this spring? Did the wacky weather kill off some of your most prized flower bulbs? Consider purchasing spring blooming bulbs from the Merrimack County Conservation District’s annual fall fundraiser. This year the group is offering an assortment of daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, iris, alliums, and specialty bulbs. All bulbs have a hardiness zone of at least zone 5, some even down to zone 2, to...
