A lot of work goes into hosting a film festival
If you’ve ever been to one of the many time slots for the Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival, you know it can get a little crazy.With films and events one after another for days in a row, it’s amazing that things run so smooth year after year. A lot of it has to do with the preparation and planning of the festival board, but what may get lost in the shuffle is the credit that the good people over at Red River Theatres...
Taste SNOB with a special burger and burrito
Checking out all kinds of indie films, beers and bands can really work up an appetite. Thankfully, Barley House and Dos Amigos have thought of that and created some special offerings just for SNOB.A special occasion such as this festival calls for a special meal, which is why each eatery decided to come up with something good that you can have during the week of the festival – and only during the week of the festival (there’s nothing...
You can’t have a festival without good beer
If you’re a craft brew fan – and who isn’t these days? – there’s nothing you should be doing this Thursday other than attending the craft beer event at Red River Theatres.As part of the whole indie-themed festival, this event is all about tasty brews (speaking of which, check out the next page). On Thursday night from 5 to 7, Red River will turn into a big tasting room where you can try beers from all of the participating breweries:...
Here’s the scoop on the film side of things
Get ready for a weekend of nothing but watching movies because the Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival is back for another year.As you can see from the schedule below, the four-day extravaganza at Red River Theatres is a film lovers paradise.From feature length productions featuring some well-known actors, actresses and directors, to shorts made right here in New Hampshire, there’s something that everyone will enjoy.Thursday, Nov....
Take in the tunes of SNOB
This year’s festival is about more than just movies – it’s a celebration of all things indie. And anyone who’s anyone knows you can’t have an indie fest without indie music.That’s why Rob Azevedo will be hosting a special Granite State of Mind at NEC Concord on Wednesday night. This show, which offers audience members the chance to ask questions of local musicians during their sets, will feature at least four performers instead of the...
SNOB has changed its name — here’s why
Somewhat North of Boston Film Festival groupies might notice a little change this year. For the last decade-plus, the annual weekend collection of film, music and beer has been simply known as SNOB. And while posters, T-shirts and promotional materials this year will all include the festival’s original name, there’s an evolution happening before your very eyes. Along with SNOB, you’ll see the logo for New England Indie Fest as well....
Beyond the Cubicle: Working the Capitol Center during a big show
There are plenty of jobs to try in Concord – many dirty and difficult ones and some that are just plain fun.For this installment of Beyond the Cubicle, we decided to take it easy on ourselves for a change by trying one of the “fun” jobs – working as an usher at the Capitol Center for the Arts during a big show.We put “fun” in quotations there because although this was certainly not a dirty job, it wasn’t exactly a walk in the park,...
We checked out the Winter Farmers’ Market
There’s nothing quite like the start of something new.The first day of school, the first snowfall, and what I found out Saturday, the first Winter Farmers’ Market of the season.Jon told you last week all about the indoor spot to keep your local buys going through the cold winter months, but previewing and experiencing are two totally different things. I had to see what was happening at the market for myself.While it was a day that...
Local Baskit provides all you’ll need for a meal
Let’s face it, it’s not easy to make a gourmet meal using all fresh, local ingredients. It’s hard enough to find time to procure all the pieces of your dinner puzzle.So why not let Local Baskit do the work for you? The Concord-based meal kit startup is putting together some creative weekly meal options for you to choose from. They provide the ingredients and the recipe. All you have to do is the cooking.Owner Beth Richards was in your...
Tasty Brews: Rockingham Brewing SNOB beer at Area 23
It’s SNOB week again, and that means it’s time for another one-off special beer – here for about a week and then gone (in all likelihood) forever.This year’s featured brewer is Rockingham Brewing Co. of Derry, and they’ve called the beer (wait for it) SNOB beer.“We made a chocolate raisin porter, our little play on Raisinets,” said Rockingham co-founder Ali Buinicky.Though most downtown watering holes were supposed to have the beer by...
North Main Street has a new piece of art
The city installed another piece of public art last week, this time on North Main Street. The latest addition to the downtown area is titled, “Bright One Morning,” and is a creation of Murray Dewart using bronze and granite.
South Main Street will be opening very soon
If you haven’t noticed, the work on South Main Street is starting to wrap up, which means a couple things.For starters, you won’t have to try and remember which way you can drive on it. Nothing says bad day like trying to travel on a closed road. And soon it will look all shiny and new like North Main.On Thursday, there will be a closing ceremony to celebrate the completion of the entire Main Street project that has been two full...
CYPN: Matt Walsh sure does like being outdoors
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to another “Young Professional of the Month,” Matt Walsh. How old are you: 39 Where do you live? Pembroke. (I really just sleep there as I spend most of my time in Concord.) Where do you currently work? I’m the director of redevelopment, downtown services and special projects for the city of Concord. Where...
We got three more awards
It seems like every time the Concord Grange or the N.H. State Grange get together, we add a few shiny plaques to our trophy case – which is really just a shelf in the Insider pod. What? Free newspaper budgets are tight these days.But the award shelf is getting a little cluttered now, especially since we just added three new pieces of hardware from the state get together a few weeks back.The Grange, from the local Concord 322 chapter...
Check out this photo we found on Instagram
Ever wondered what Concord looks like when you’re flying by from way up high in the sky? Well, you don’t have to anymore thanks to Instagram user @axyne. Now you don’t have to run out and get that pilot’s license after all.
This Week in Concord History
Nov. 8, 1844: The local Columbian artillery turns out on Sand Hill in Concord to fire off a salute to the election of James K. Polk and George M. Dallas. As the cannon is being loaded, an explosion badly injures John L. Haynes, an officer in the unit. The explosion blows of Haynes’s left arm and shatters the bones in his right arm. Nov. 8, 1983: On his eighth try, longtime city gadfly Bob Schweiker is elected to the Concord...
Book of the Week: ‘Pancakes in Paris’
Pancakes in Paris: Living the American Dream in FranceCraig Carlson2016, 305 pagesNonfictionCraig Carlson had a difficult childhood and lived in a working class neighborhood growing up. He found himself working for Disney in California and wanted a career in film. But he fell in love with Paris and with food. The one thing that Paris didn’t have was a real American diner, with a big American breakfast. Craig decided that this was his...
Bulletin Board
Exhibit openings at Kimball-Jenkins There will be a pair of exhibit openings at Kimball-Jenkins this week. On Thursday, the reception for Linda Cole Johnson will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by the opening for the Greater Concord Photo Club’s exhibition and sale on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Peter Lemiska VNA to host free film screening Concord Regional VNA is offering a free screening and discussion of Still Dreaming on...
