There are countless ways to get yourself in better shape
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get in better shape. For most people, the most direct way of doing so is starting a workout regimen. But in today’s world, that’s not such a simple endeavor. It used to be that there were only a few ways to get exercise – lift boulders, climb things, run, swim. Now you can do things like ride stationary bikes with simulated video screens in front of them, climb electronic rock...
Capital Area Wellness Coalition is doing work
When the Capital Area Wellness Coalition was formed in 2009, it had a pretty broad mission: to coordinate community resources and builds partnerships to create a culture of healthy living for everyone. It was a great place to start, but for a volunteer group that met once a month, the idea was a bit overwhelming. Over the years, the coalition organized events and produced initiatives. Then a couple years ago, the coalition became a...
Find a balanced approach to eating healthy
If we had to guess, January has to be the month where the most people try to eat the healthiest.It follows a six-week stretch where people’s eating habits are likely at their worst – plus the whole New Year’s resolution thing.Although, from what we’ve heard, as hard as it can be to change your ways when it comes to food intake, it’s pretty easy to fall off the fruits and veggies wagon, especially when the calendar flips to...
Unplug and Power Down at the next CYPN Wellness Series event
Are you one of the millions of people out there who work out religiously, eat like a rabbit and treat your body as a temple – yet still spend the majority of your day checking your phone, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and everything else? If you’re under, say, 50, we bet you probably just said yes.That’s why you should think about checking out the Concord Young Professional Network’s next installment of its Wellness Series,...
Getting healthy can mean a mental battle
When people think about getting healthy, the first two things that pop into their heads are eating better and exercising. And yes, those are two very good ways to begin the path the a healthier lifestyle. We’ll get to those soon. But before you can dive head first into a completely new way of eating or workout routine, you first have to get your mind on board with the changes you’re about to make. So we checked in with Betsy Black....
Check out this fitness-inspiring shot we found on Instagram
Instagram user @43northnh – the account run by 43 Degrees North Athletic Club, one of the newer fitness centers in Concord – posted this shot of someone pumping iron, presumably at the gym. It may not be the most artistic photo we’ve ever seen, but it sure did fit with the fitness theme of this issue. Doesn’t looking at this photo just make you want to get out there and pick things up and put them down yourself? Sometimes all it takes...
Go Try It: Make a plaster masterpiece at You’re Fired
We’re in a very weird stretch of weather right now. It’s a little warmer than one might expect for February, but it isn’t exactly nice either, unless you love mud and fog. What to do in times like this? Why not create a work of art that will last forever? If that sounds a little ambitious for your tastes, don’t worry – the kind of long-lasting art we’re talking about only takes an hour or two. We’re talking about painting your own...
Lots of activities on tap at Concord Public Library
Attention, book lovers: Concord Public Library’s annual Concord Reads program is back, at long last. Following Atticus: Forty-Eight High Peaks, One Little Dog, and an Extraordinary Friendship by New Hampshire author Tom Ryan is this year’s selection for Concord Reads. Following Atticus is the story of an adventure of a lifetime, leading a hardened newspaperman and a miniature schnauzer across hundreds of miles and deep into the...
Video: Enjoy ‘Music of the Americas’ at Bach’s Lunch
For many of those in the work force, lunch time is your best opportunity to check personal emails, respond to text messages and catch up on the news of the day.It’s also a popular time to take a walk or go to the gym, while mentally going over your never ending to-do list of what needs to be accomplished once the work day is over.So while it’s supposed to be a time to break from the stressors of work, it can be just as busy during...
Take a walking tour of downtown art shows
With this issue being all about getting healthy, we decided to change things up a little bit when it comes to featuring a local gallery show.Instead of pointing you to one exhibit where you can walk around and look at art, we figured why not include multiple shows within a close proximity where you can go for a walking tour.So on these two pages, you’ll find a sampling of what’s currently at Dos Amigos, The Works, the Greater Concord...
Entertainment: Plenty of music, plus Oscar-nominated shorts
It’s cold outside, but we have a hot week of entertainment ahead in the capital city. It’s mostly music this week, with a couple of plays mixed in. Take a look: Music Tuesday Krimson Krewe at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana for a Mardi Gras party at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Paul Heckel at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Open Jam Night at Area 23 at 7:30 p.m. Sara Evens featuring Raelynn & Kalie Shorr bring the All the Love Tour to the Capitol Center...
Concord Young Professionals Network: Meet the two newest CYPN Ambassadors
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Concord Young Professionals Network introduces you to our “Young Professionals of the Month,” Kaleigh Greene and Chad Johnson. Both were recently selected to join CYPN’s Ambassador Program. CYPN ambassadors play an important role at networking events by welcoming and assisting guests, and by helping YPs build relationships in the community. Kaleigh Greene How old are you? 25. Where do you...
Concord’s gasholder building added to National Register of Historic Places
If you take a little trip back in time to September 2015, you might recall our issue in which we checked out some really old buildings. On the cover of that issue was Concord’s iconic gasholder building, the round brick structure on South Main Street by South Main Quick Stop. It turns out that the folks at the National Register of Historic Places liked our cover shot so much, they decided to add that building to the rolls just a few...
These couples are good at being married
If you’re new to the Insider and saw our handsome mugs on page 2, we must inform you that we’re both happily married.We know it’s hard to accept, but we have both found the ones we want to spend the rest of our lives with. Don’t worry, you’ll find that special someone one day – we’re sure of it.I have been married for just over five years, while Jon is spending his first Valentine’s Day as a married man this week, after proposing on...
Community Players to perform new comedy
The Community Players of Concord are back with another performance to commemorate its 90th season this weekend, and this is yet another one you won’t want to miss.The theme for the Players’ year of celebration is 90 Years New (instead of highlighting being that old) and it came with the goal of bringing in productions that are new to the Concord area. And Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike fits that description perfectly.“It’s a very...
Bulletin Board
Candidates’ night in Bow Feb. 20 The third annual candidates’ night for those running for an elected office in the town of Bow will be held on Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in the library’s lower level. The library will be in contact with all registered candidates to obtain information for the candidate info packets, and to confirm participation on candidate’s night. The snow date for the event is March 6 at the same time and same location. For...
Book of the Week: ‘Artemis’
ArtemisAndy Weir2017, 305 pagesFiction Andy Weir doesn’t disappoint with his follow up to the best-selling novel (and block buster movie) The Martian. While this book isn’t a sequel to The Martian, it does feature many of the same elements that made his debut such a success: likable characters, lots of humor, fascinating science and a thrilling conclusion (this time on the moon).Jasmine “Jazz” Bashara is Weir’s cunning and smart...
If you like the arts, Concord is the place to be
Concord is home to lots of great locations to see some incredible art. That means at any given time, on any given day, there will be a wide range of work on display all over the city. It’s hard keeping track of all the shows, hours you can view them and how long they’ll be around, so we’ve compiled this trusty list for you, so you can concentrate on checking out the art. Kimball Jenkins Figuratively Speaking (Carriage House) Through:...
This Week in Concord History
Feb. 13, 1788: New Hampshire delegates convene to consider the proposed U.S. Constitution. About two-thirds oppose it, and only after cajoling by Dr. Josiah Bartlett and other supporters do the delegates agree to reconvene in Concord in four months. Feb. 13, 1847: Thomas “Old Soldier” Haines dies at 87. A Concord man, Haines volunteered in the Patriot cause at the age of 19. He was slightly wounded at Fort Ticonderoga in 1777 and had...
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 January. And we found a ton of great entries to share. If you happened to make a connection from one of these missed connections – or any for that fact – we definitely want to know about it. Email us at news@theconcordinsider.com with all the juicy details. Jordan from Shaw’s – w4m –...
