A look at what’s to come in Concord in 2017
Now that it’s officially January, we can start to really focus on what the year ahead has in store for us. Sure, 2016 was a real doozy of a year, but 2017 looks like it’s going to be as jam-packed as any we’ve seen around here. From a plethora of annual shindigs that seem to get bigger and better every year to new construction projects and city re-engineering, it looks like we’ll (thankfully) have plenty to write about for the next 12...
We got great advice to help you with your resolutions
Right about now, you’re either going full throttle with your new year’s resolution or still trying to figure out the best way to go about it. You could also be dragging your feet at the idea of making a drastic change, but that’s never a good thing this early in the process.It doesn’t have to be an all or nothing, life altering moment. A new year’s resolution is supposed to just represent a new beginning – no matter how big or small...
What will Concord look like in 50 years?
If you can remember all the way back to 2015, Concord celebrated a pretty important milestone. That’s right, our charming little city turned 250 years old.It was a year-long trip down memory lane complete with celebrations, a time capsule opening and burial, and just an overall look at how far Concord had come since being established in 1865.But now that the city is 251 years old, has a brand new downtown and is just a thriving spot...
Go Try It: When life gives you snow, make a snowman
Just when it seemed like every last snowflake was about to melt away – boom, another storm comes and wipes those thoughts away. Such is the life of a New Englander, I guess.But rather than sit around whining and complaining about having to shovel, scrape and salt, you should use this opportunity to have some fun. After all, how many types of precipitation can you actually play with? You may have seen a feature in last week’s Monitor...
Enjoy some tea and watch a free screening
Looking for something a little different to do this week? Have you been searching far and wide for a new television show ever since Downton Abbey came to an end? Do you enjoy drinking tea out of fancy cups? Well, then you should join New Hampshire Public Television, Red River Theatres and Kimball-Jenkins Estate on Saturday, for a victorian tea at 10 a.m. before a free preview screening of the first episode of Victoria at 11 a.m....
Catch all 37 works of Shakespeare in one night
You might think that seeing all 37 works of Shakespeare would take you weeks, probably even months.But what if we told you that you could accomplish the feat in a lot less time. Would you be interested? Good because starting Friday at Hatbox Theatre, thanks to Cue Zero Theatre Company, you can catch all your favorite Shakespearean classics – in one night.Actually, it will only take 97 minutes plus an intermission. That’s because the...
Want to get rid of your tree? Put it out at the curb
Now that Christmas is over, you’re probably looking for the fastest and easiest way to get that tree out of your house – that is if you haven’t tossed it in the backyard already. What once was a vibrant sign of the holiday season has turned into something that you’d likely chop down if it was in your yard. Not to mention, when those things dry out, it’s quite the fire hazard. But don’t fret, dear citizens of Concord, help is on the...
Finalists for the N.H. Theatre Awards are out
The N.H. Theatre Awards has announced its finalists.Each year, the N.H. Theatre Awards celebrates achievements and talent in New Hampshire theatre with an awards night. This year marks the 15th year of the awards ceremony, and for a second straight year, it will be held at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.On awards night, in addition to announcing the winner in each category, there will be highlights from the years’...
Where the Insider Goes: A nice vacation to The Galapagos
With upcoming 70th birthdays and a 50-year anniversary, Nick and Mary Jane Wallner of Concord went to visit the Galapagos Islands. Unfortunately, they could not seem to get any of the animals to read the Pets Issue of the Insider, so they had to read it themselves. We appreciate being taken along on such a fancy and exotic vacation, and we can’t wait for the next one. Speaking of which – we’re all out of Where the Insider Goes...
Book of the Week: ‘Dark Matter’
Dark MatterBlake Crouch2016, 340 pagesGenre: Science FictionBlake Crouch’s science fiction thriller, Dark Matter, is all about how every decision we make, big or small, can change the trajectory of our lives in ways unimaginable. When Jason Dessen, physics professor, leaves his wife and son at their Chicago brownstone for a quick obligatory beer with an old colleague and some ice cream for the family, he’s kidnapped. The last thing...
Bulletin Board
Info night for legal nurse consulting On Jan. 11, NHTI will offer an information night for those who would like to learn more about the Legal Nurse Consulting program, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Farnum Hall Room 107. In 2011, NHTI became the first school in New Hampshire to offer an on-site certificate program in the new and growing field of Legal Nurse Consulting. LNCs are professional nurses with both clinical expertise and training in the...
Look who’s trying to find love on Craigslist
We took to Craigslist last week to see who had been posting on the missed connections pages in our neck of the woods during the month of December. And lo and behold, we found all these great entries to share. So here’s a sampling of what we found and could print, unedited, of course. Staples Concord this afternoon – m4w (Concord) – Dec. 28 Pretty young lady waiting to be cashed out we chatted and I commented on your ear...
This Week in Concord History
Jan. 3, 1852: Visiting Concord, Henry Hubbard slips on the icy walkway on his way to the Eagle Hotel. The fall breaks his left arm. Hubbard will sue the town and win a judgment of $800. Jan. 3, 1952: The Concord City Council rejects plans for a $1.75 million jet fighter base for the National Guard at Concord Airport. Officials call the plan too disruptive for residents of the Heights. Jan. 4, 2001: Elizabeth McLaughlin,...
