It’s the best Insider photo gallery on history!
We took a trip down New Hampshire's memory lane last week at the N.H. Historical Society's Museum. Check out all the cool stuff we found.
It’s the best Insider photo gallery on history!
We took a trip down New Hampshire's memory lane last week at the N.H. Historical Society's Museum. Check out all the cool stuff we found.
Getting our rock face on – Tue, 14 Jan 2014
Here are Nicholas and Mary Jane Wallner in front of the Treasury or ‘Al-Khazneh’ in the Petra valley of Jordan. According to Nicholas, Petra is a city carved in the rock face more than 2,000 years ago!
Merrimack Valley students show off their photo chops
Miss Fitzgerald’s class captured Manor Fire Station in photos, and we got our hands on the results.
Historical museum has all you ever wanted to know about N.H.
It’s hard to imagine the history of New Hampshire being housed in just two buildings. With 200-plus years of people, places and things to show off, those would have to be some of the largest buildings in the state, and quite possibly the world. Yet somehow, the New Hampshire Historical Society pulled it off. Unfortunately, not all of the mementos are displayed at one time. It’s just downright impossible, with more than 33,000 pieces...
Red River Theatres makes Andrew Pinard’s magic show reappear
You may remember us introducing you to Andrew Pinard a few months back. No, not at that office party you’ve blocked out of your memory; here, on these pages, when his “Discovering Magic” show was set to debut at Red River Theaters. Well, the show is back by popular demand after a successful fall season. The “mind-numbing, jaw-dropping, eye-opening” experience takes audiences on a guided tour of the impossible and the absurd. Using...
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 14 Jan 2014
We’re not sure if you’ve noticed, but it snowed out a little bit this winter. Thanks to Instagram user @mcashion, we now have photographic evidence. This photograph has it all, from bookend downtown buildings to artful footsteps through the snow to a rogue snowflake attacking the camera! If you want to see your Instagram photos in the newspaper, just tag us when you post – we’re @concordinsider.
Mentee is a funny word, and also a person that could use your help
On Jan. 3, Gov. Maggie Hassan declared January 2014 Youth Mentoring Month in New Hampshire, to coincide with National Mentoring Month efforts in the field. This proclamation gives a specific nod to the Friends Youth Mentoring Program. The Friends Youth Mentoring Program has served 27 cities and towns in Merrimack County for 39 years. The governor’s proclamation recognizes the fact that over the years, the Friends Youth Mentoring...
Your first primer for the second annual Concord High Film Festival
The 2nd annual Concord High School Film Festival, run by the CHS Film Society, will be held Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. We caught up with film society President Pedro Pimentel by email to get the lowdown.How did the idea of the festival first come about? How has it evolved?The Film Festival already existed when I joined the CHS Film Society in 2011. They used to do two festivals each year, a winter and spring one. In late 2012, when I became...
Snow isn’t always cute, but this kid sure is
Citing what we’ve determined to be irrefutable logic, Sandy Dallaire of Concord sent us these pictures of her 18-month-old grandson, Dyson, on his way to the store with his parents, David and Jenna Dallaire, in Boulder, Colo., because they were “too precious not to share.” For the record, we feel the same away about cupcakes, in case you’ve got any. David grew up in Concord and graduated from Concord High School in 1993 before...
This Week In Concord History
Jan. 14, 2002: After hearing testimony from several people who think the buildings’ facades are worth preserving, Concord’s city council decides in a 10-3 vote that the dilapidated downtown Sears block will remain standing at least eight more months, despite warnings that it’s dangerous and could fall down. The block will be demolished in July.Jan. 14, 2001: Concord’s Adam Young enjoys his view of the New York Giants’ 41-0 thrashing...
Moore’s ‘Twice Seen’ exhibit gives unique look into the past
Photographer Richard Moore’s exhibit, “Twice Seen in the White Mountains,” is on display at the N.H. Audubon. Moore’s photographs blend 19th and early 20th century glass plate images with current views of the same location layered over each other.
Moore’s ‘Twice Seen’ exhibit gives unique look into the past
Photographer Richard Moore’s exhibit, “Twice Seen in the White Mountains,” is on display at the N.H. Audubon. Moore’s photographs blend 19th and early 20th century glass plate images with current views of the same location layered over each other.
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 14 Jan 2014
Here we have White’s Opera House, which was also the home to the Daily Patriot, according to the sign out front that says, Daily Patriot (we’re nothing if not investigative reporters). It also apparently featured Moving Pictures, which we presume was an advertisement for movies and not a business where people came to your house and shuffled your photos around. Thanks to reader Earl Burroughs for the picture.
City briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell begins construction on the city memo wing he hopes to add to the New Hampshire History Musuem, only to return after a good night’s sleep to discover that a family of squirrels has disassembled the entire thing. As he weepily surveys the damage, we discover that the scraps of carnage spell out the city memo!Wait, winter is fun?At this carnival, it isThe annual Winter Carnival at White Park is...
Well, well, wellness, what do we have here? – Tue, 14 Jan 2014
Who are these people and why are they smiling? In regards to the latter, it probably has something to do with the tropical scene and donning of short-sleeved shirts. Spoiler alert: this picture wasn’t taken this week! Back in 2011, these 10 folks from Concord traveled to Baltimore to attend an East Coast meeting hosted by the national YMCA, which gives grants to communities serious about weaving together strategies for wellness....
CRVNA to offer Walk-In Wednesday next week
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association offers Walk-In Wednesday on Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Concord Recreation Senior Program (formerly Dame School) at 14 Canterbury Road. Walk-In Wednesday is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at the same time. Walk-In Wednesday is an opportunity to get your questions answered. A Concord Regional VNA team member is available to meet with people inpidually regarding their...
Concord Chapter AARP 257 to meet Thursday
The Concord Chapter AARP 257 will met Thursday at Horseshoe Pond Place, 26 Commercial St. in the Community Room at 1 p.m. Special speaker will be Joel Green from Service Link. Those attending are requested to bring personal care items which will be donated to the Wolf Pack food pantry. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 228-4673.
Dartmouth Gospel Choir to perform at Audi
The Concord Community Concert Association presents a concert of glorious gospel music on Sunday at 3pm at the Concord City Auditorium. It’s a musical celebration on the Martin Luther King Holiday weekend, featuring the Dartmouth College Gospel Choir. The DCGC performs a wide variety of gospel music ranging from spirituals to the most modern-day contemporary hits, including many non-traditional, innovative surprises. This is the...
Moonlit adventure at Carter Hill Orchard
Join Five Rivers Conservation Trust, the Concord Conservation Commission and the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center for a moonlit adventure on Friday at 6 p.m. at Carter Hill Orchard. We will begin with a presentation by planetarium staff and then use telescopes to observe the full moon. We’ll take a moonlit hike in the fields and woods at Carter Hill Orchard and afterward we’ll warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. Don’t forget to...
New parenting class offered by Riverbend
The Riverbend Children’s Intervention Program is offering a free 12-week parenting series that helps parents become more confident about parenting their 2-8 year olds, called The Incredible Years. Parents will learn new skills and strengthen family relationships. The program will be held Tuesday evenings at Riverbend from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and begins Feb. 4 in Building 3. For more information or to register, call Judy Stowell at...
“Rhythm of the Night” at the Audi on Saturday
The Capital City is going “green,” saving its energy every day and in every building but one: the Concord City Auditorium. On Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. the city’s theatre will be glowing with the red-hot energy of 100 prima dancers from six area dance schools as The Friends of the Audi present their 23rd annual dance extravaganza, “The Rhythm of the Night.” The 2014 performance director, Lisa Drouin Goff of the Turning Pointe...
Business leader meeting set for Feb. 11
NH Jump$tart Coalition is organizing a statewide meeting of business leaders on Feb. 11 at the Grappone Conference Center. The Forum on the Financial Literacy of NH Families and Workers will review creative ideas and proven strategies for sharing existing financial literacy and consumer information to residents of the Granite State. Marc Hebert, president of the Harbor Group, Inc. will moderate the Forum. Dr. Michael Staten from the...
Concord 250 to hold community forum
Two months ago, approximately 50 community members filled City Council Chambers to learn about the Concord 250 organization and share ideas of how to celebrate the semiquincentennial – 250th anniversary of Concord’s charter, which falls on June 7, 2015. The ideas ranged from illuminating the rich industry of Concord’s history, such as the Concord Coach and granite quarries to noting the significant role in politics that NH’s capitol...
Monthly stamp collectors meeting on Jan. 21
The Merrimack County Stamp Collectors’ regular monthly meeting will be held Jan. 21, at 1:30 pm at the Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South St., Bow. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is invited to attend. For more information, call Dan Day at 228-1154.
Suncook Valley Chorale to perform MLK concert
The Suncook Valley Chorale will hold its MLK-inspired concert series Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m., at the Pembroke Congregational Church at 301 Pembroke St. Our concert this season is inspired by the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and music includes traditional spirituals, songs inspired by the civil rights movement, and music inspired by MLK himself. Tickets are $15, $12 for...
Grace Episcopal January supper to be held Friday
The January supper at the Grace Episcopal Church at 30 Eastman St. will be held Friday at 5 p.m. The supper features chicken pot pie, cranberry sauce, bean salad and dessert. So come, bring your family and friends and take the night off from cooking. There is no charge but donations are welcomed and support our Take-A-Tote Ministry, which helps to feed Concord’s hungry school children. For more information, contact Grace Episcopal...
Art & Bloom will brighten your day, and make it smell better
After last week’s deep freeze, winter is starting to win.If it’s not snow, then it’s rain. And if it’s not precipitating, then it’s brutally cold.This has been a tough stretch so far. It’s only January and we could already use a bit of a pick-me-up. Don’t you agree?Assuming most of you said yes, then the wait is almost over. There’s about to be a touch of spring at McGowan Fine Art thanks to the Concord Garden Club.The 12th annual Art...
Art & Bloom will brighten your day, and make it smell better
Art & Bloom opens Jan. 23 at McGowan Fine Art and lasts just three days.
