Venice Italy, Where The Insider Goes – Tue, 14 Jun 2011
Ralph Nickerson of Chichester recently traveled to Venice Italy and met with his friend Giamberti, the artist. As soon as Giamberti saw the Insider he insisted to have his photo taken with it and Ralph. In fact he took the copy of the Insider and said he was keeping it. Ralph never saw it again.
Margaritas – Tue, 14 Jun 2011
Margaritas manager Charlie Taylor presents a check for $564, raised during Full Moon Madness, to Donna Wilbur of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. The Relay For Life will take place on the campus of NHTI on June 18 and 19.
Market Days makeover: the contestants
Meet the ladies, and gentleman, who are vying for the title of Concord’s most transformed. The makeovers will be revealed on July 16 at 6 p.m. on the main stage (in front of the State House). A panel of judges, including the Insider’s own Ben Conant, will decide on the most transformed. For more info, check out the “2nd Annual Market Days Makeover and Fashion Show Reveal” page on Facebook.
Market Days makeover: the contestants
Meet the ladies, and gentleman, who are vying for the title of Concord’s most transformed.
Farmers market scavenger hunt
The Concord Farmers Market is back in full swing for the summer. If it's grown, raised or, we suppose, milked in the Concord area, you can find it at the farmers market. In fact, that's exactly what we want our readers to do!
New hours
The Concord Public Library will have new summer hours starting in July. For the months of July and August, the library's hours are:Sunday: CLOSED Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donations needed
Red River Theatres is looking for donations for our music, movie and poster sale to be held during Market Days (July 15 and 16) in our screening room. Gently used records, CDs, tapes and DVDs can be dropped off at the theater's box office, or call Mike at 568-9241 to arrange a pickup.
Visit the toasters
Please join the Karner Blue Toastmasters for an Open House meeting on June 16 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 29 Hazen Drive. Light refreshments will be served. For more information and to RSVP please visit karnerblue.freetoasthost.com.
Wine tasting
Celebrate summer at the Concord Co-op's free Red, White & Blues Wine Tasting! Jive to the smooth sounds of the Sharon Jones Trio while sampling an array of fabulous wines and outstanding appetizers inspired by the Louisiana blues. This summer festival is free and open to the public. Please bring or buy a canned good to donate to the New Hampshire Food Bank. No registration necessary – just drop by! For more information...
Pick of the week
Check out this cool program from ConcordTV: a presentation called Room to Live, a New Hampshire seat belt program, by the New Hampshire Highway and Safety Agency. The program airs on Channel 22 on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
This Week in Concord History
June 14, 1831: Benjamin Brown French, a rising politico from Chester, goes to a party in Concord with future U.S. senator Charles G. Atherton and future president Franklin Pierce. His companions, both in their 20s, are ” 'smashed' by a pair of bright eyes, & a beautiful face,” but French “would as soon think of falling in love with an elegant piece of statuary.” He tells his diary: “Give me...
Concord ain't what it used to be
There is value in history and in institutional memory. Traditions passed down by word and deed guide us as we move toward the future. There are also cautionary tales gathered through time that may actually help you and your community. But baggage? Baggage just weighs you down.Many times as I plow ahead on the projects that keep me excited about living here, I hear words like this coming at me out of people's perfectly...
City Briefly
Every week, City Manager Tom Aspell puts on his aviator sunglasses, ties his sweater around his neck, and hops in his sweet 'Vette to deliver us a totally preppy city memo. All we proles at the Insider can do is sit here and take it. Take a pePool sharksThe city's seven outdoor swimming pools will open for the season on June 18, Aspell writes. Residents are reminded that they will need a photo ID to use the pools....
Tour the galleries
The art scene in Concord is exploding, and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to an open gallery tour that highlights the abundant artistic talent in the capital area. Enjoy a warm summer evening while enjoying light refreshments and spectacular artwork on June 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. A flyer and map will be available at each gallery, as well as refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Participating...
Moms' evening
Concord Area La Leche League is excited to announce the fourth annual Moms' Summer Serenity Evening will be June 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lotions 'n Potions, 25 N. Main St.This outreach and fundraising event, open to all women, features complimentary pampering treatments, refreshments, silent auction, socializing and boundless fun. The free event has become a favorite annual respite for women throughout Greater Concord.
A farmers market scavenger hunt!
The Concord Farmers Market is back in full swing for the summer. If it's grown, raised or, we suppose, milked in the Concord area, you can find it at the farmers market. In fact, that's exactly what we want our readers to do!We wandered around the market and found so many awesome items on display that we decided to put together a farmers market scavenger hunt. Go to the market (Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Capitol...
