The Granite State sure is a happening place in the summer
As the calendar approaches the official start of summer, there’s no better time to give you a run down of the major happenings around the state. This is after all the Summer Guide. We searched high and low to find the events we thought you might enjoy checking out. So if you have any free time that isn’t taken up by luxurious vacations, trips to the beach house and generally just being awesome, we thought this might help you out. June...
There’s a plethora of cool activities to check out in Concord this summer
Don’t get too excited, but summer is officially only a couple weeks away, which means there’s no better time to pull out those calendars and start mapping out all the marquee events this fine city has to offer over the next few months. There’s an exhaustive list of big events all over the state starting on page 28, but this piece here is meant to serve as sort of a highlight package. We found out about some of the more prominent (no...
Think of the fun you’ll be having this summer
Summer is a great time to be a Granite Stater.While our love for Concord and all there is to do in the state capital is well documented, it turns out there’s tons of great places to visit, things to do and new experiences to be had outside the city limits.Shocking, we know.And even though the summer season isn’t officially here yet, it’s never too early to start the planning process – you want to get the most out of the warmest months...
Calling all kids: There are loads of summer camp options around here
Although it’s not quite officially summer yet, this is the Summer Guide, so we felt it would be prudent to highlight a bunch of the summer camp options available in Concord and Bow.As you’re putting your summer plans together, it’s important to keep in mind that the kids want plans, too, and for most youngsters, that means camp. They probably need somewhere to spend the day while you’re at work, anyway.Here’s a big list of all kinds...
You sure do know your Concord restaurants
Last week, we put together a scavenger hunt of items we found at eateries all over the city and asked for you to identify where each one came from. On the first day alone, we received five submissions, but only Marianne Fleischman got all eight correct, earning her a $25 gift certificate. Congratulations, Marianne! Here you’ll find the original clues (in case you missed them) and the answers.
Running for Riley event to be held Sunday at White Park
Riley Duquette is a 5-year-old boy who likes techno music and when his mom, Karly, plays the piano, and goes to school at Mill Brook Elementary.But when Riley was diagnosed with Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorder at about 6 months old, the prognosis was not good.“He’s already outlived his life expectancy,” Karly said.His condition is extremely rare – only 1 in 55,000 children are diagnosed. It has left him with poor eye sight, deaf in...
Check out some of these bookish events coming up
Lovers of books and authors will want to check out Gibson’s Bookstore this week, as there are two events that should appeal to a wide swath of the population.On Thursday at 5:30 p.m., CATCH Neighborhood Housing will be on hand to talk about its involvement with Neighborworks Works: Practical Solutions from America’s Community Development Network, a collection of more than 150 inspirational success stories in redevelopment across the...
You don’t want to miss this improv show at Hatbox Theatre
We all enjoy a good laugh.Whether it’s a joke, someone making an ill-timed comment or one of those YouTube videos of people falling down (but not getting seriously hurt), something funny to help us get through the day is always appreciated.So if you’re in the mood to have your face muscles sore from constant laughter, you might want to check out the “Meet the Newbies” improv show at Hatbox Theatre on Friday. Because when people are on...
Old school vs. new school
You’re either old school or new school when it comes to the world of music. Sure, you can like both, but more often than not, your allegiances side with one or the other. But it won’t really matter if you go to Concord High this Saturday, because the music created by talented artists from both eras will be filling the air. And some pretty talented local kids will be ripping up the stage with impressive dance moves. Vibes of Style is...
Go Try It: Moat Mountain beer tasting at Local Baskit
Any time there’s something free around here, we get very interested. And whenever beer is involved, it just takes our enthusiasm to another level.So it’s probably not hard to figure out why we’re all fired up about the Moat Mountain Brewing Co. free beer-tasting event at Local Baskit this Thursday.Local Baskit has been serving healthy and locally sourced meal kits out of its 10 Ferry St. storefront for a few months now, and it’s...
Free popcorn on Fridays in June for Red River Theatres members
If you’re not already a Red River Theatres member, you should be. Why? Because members get free popcorn on Fridays in June, among other reasons. Every Friday through the end of June, members can get a free medium popcorn to enjoy while taking in a movie, “because members are awesome,” Executive Director Angie Lane said. Joining up isn’t hard, and there are more perks than just free popcorn. Basic membership levels vary and are renewed...
Lucky’s Barbershop to host Adoption Day block party to benefit SPCA
It isn’t too often that you get the chance to get a haircut and meet (and possibly adopt) some pets while you’re at it. That’s why you really can’t afford to miss the second annual Adoption Day Block Party this Sunday put on by Lucky’s Barbershop.Last year’s inaugural event was so popular that Lucky’s owner Josh Craggy decided to bring it back for another year.“We’re all gigantic animal lovers here and a lot of us have rescues,”...
Nothing says summer like outdoor concerts
One of the best things about the summer months is all the time we get to spend outside.There’s so much to do around here, it’s hard not to want to enjoy the fresh air from sunup to sundown – and beyond.And soon, you’ll be able to move and groove to the sweet sounds of some great local bands thanks to three outdoor concert series.When all three are up and running, there will be some weeks when you’ll be able to make your way to four...
Show off your nature knowledge at Stories from the Wilds at Concord Public Library
You probably like to think you know New Hampshire pretty well. Furthermore, you probably consider yourself somewhat of an outdoors buff, living in the Granite State and all.Well, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is and see who really knows their stuff the best. Dave Anderson, director of education for the Society of the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, will be in the auditorium of the Concord Public Library next...
Concord pools open for the season June 17
Nothing says summer like splashing around in the water.And soon, you won’t have to look for ridiculously larger-than-life puddles to do it in, as the Concord city pools are set to open for the season on June 17.We know this is a little advance notice, since it’s not until next Saturday, but this is the Summer Guide after all and we want you to be prepared for everything.Concord is home to seven pools, and they will all open at 12:30...
Mill Brook sculpture exhibit hits 20 years
Most people who find their way to Mill Brook Gallery and Sculpture Garden don’t just stumble across it.Sure, we all know about it, but the out-of-towners aren’t likely to cross its path. It’s about as far from downtown as you can get, and it’s next to pretty much nothing.With that being said, a simple Google search for Concord NH art galleries will give you an address – along with some of the other places in town to find some great...
Don’t miss the last Bach’s Lunch series concert
If you haven’t caught one of the Bach’s Lunch series concerts at the Concord Community Music School this year, you won’t want to miss this Thursday’s.That’s because this will be the final installment until the program picks back up in October.On Thursday, Peggo Horstmann Hodes, director of the Songweavers women’s community chorus and music school faculty member, will perform “Moon Songs, ”accompanied by Kent Allyn on piano, bass and...
Take a circular cruise around Everett Arena
It’s never easy to lace up the old roller skates and go for a cruise around the neighborhood.You have to navigate traffic, watch out for debris in the road and, if you ever brave going down a hill, it’s going to be quite a task to get back up.But don’t worry, soon you won’t have to worry about any of those wild cards when working on your moves on eight wheels.On Friday, Everett Arena will be opening for the roller skating season,...
Missed Connections: 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 May. And we found a ton of great entries to share – and that we could print, unedited, of course. Pretty woman at Concord Craft Brewery – m4w (Concord) – May 31 You were sitting at the end of the bar, on your tablet earlier tonight. I came in to buy an IPA to go. You laughed when I was...
This Week in Concord History
June 6, 1798: The Legislature opens a two-week session in Hopkinton. To be hospitable, the town issues five new liquor licenses to local taverns. June 6, 1861: Harriet Patience Dame, a 46-year-old Concord nurse, enlists as hospital matron of the Second New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry Regiment. She will keep the job for the duration of the war without a day’s illness or absence. June 6, 1944: At 3:55 on this Tuesday...
Book of the Week: ‘Echo’
EchoPam Munoz Ryan2015, 588 pagesChildren’s Fiction, ages 9-12 + Whether you are looking for a book to listen to, read aloud to someone or just read, Echo is an amazing tale full of music, heartbreak, tragedy and redemption, with a satisfying ending.The story begins in a forest where Otto meets three mysterious sisters and finds himself, with a harmonica, entwined in a fairytale prophecy and a promise. Decades later, three children...
Bulletin Board
Sign up for Evening en Blanc on Aug. 19 Join Concord Hospital Trust for a mass “chic picnic” at a surprise location for Evening en Blanc on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. Based on the popular Diner en Blanc, launched in Paris more than 25 years ago, this whimsical event returns for its fifth year. Dressed all in white, diners arrive with their own well-stocked picnic basket and enjoy an enchanted evening of dining, dancing and...
