Indulge your senses and hit up some Concord events for N.H. Wine Week
More than 60 of the world’s most renowned winemakers are set to make New Hampshire their winter home next week. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission will host its 14th annual New Hampshire Wine Week, taking place Jan. 20 to 26, drawing Gina Gallo, Jean-Charles Boisset and Cristina Mariani-May to meet directly with New Hampshire consumers in a series of exclusive tastings, wine dinners, bottle signings and seminars. The week-long...
Here’s everything that’s going on outside of Concord during N.H. Wine Week
New Hampshire Wine Week is a big to-do across the whole state. While we normally only focus on what’s happening in Concord, for something as big as this, we figured we’d give you the full schedule of events in case you decide to venture outside the city. Most wine tastings will take place at New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlets – for instance, a location of “West Lebanon Store” refers to a liquor and wine outlet in West Lebanon...
Pride Pops Up to build community at Whiskey & Wine on Sunday
“We hear a lot that there’s a lack of community for LGBTQ in New Hampshire – not a lot of options.”That’s what J.M. Hirsch, a Concord resident, had to say about the LGBTQ community in the capital city. Being a member of that community, Hirsch and his partner, Nicholas King, decided to do something about it.On Sunday, Whiskey & Wine will open its doors for the first-ever Pride Pop Ups, a pop-up LGBTQ night at the downtown...
Making Good Health Simple: Two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen is a match made in heaven
Nancy and Ronald, Batman and Robin, Siegfried and Roy, Kim and Kanye – (in)famous dynamic duos that somehow complement each other. Two hydrogen molecules and one oxygen molecule bonded together – who would have thought how magnificent this combination could be? In addition to the importance water plays in and on our planet, it is essential to many biological processes. In my opinion, none more important than sustaining human life. Our...
There’s STILL a $25 gift card up for grabs
In case you’ve already forgotten, the Insider wants to give you a free $25 gift card to the Concord business of your choice. All you have to do is figure out which parks we photographed in last week’s scavenger hunt. We have received one response so far, and that person was wrong on several guesses. We know there’s someone out there who knows every park like the back of their hand, so what are you waiting for? Send...
City Manager’s Newsletter: School Street garage update, tree collection and more
The city of Concord’s public information officer, Stefanie Breton, sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The newsletter contained too much information for us to fit into this spot, so we’re just printing some highlights here. For the full newsletter, go to concordnh.gov and click the “Newsletter” button on the home page. School Street garage update The new School Street elevator is nearly complete, and we anticipate it...
Entertainment: Rhythm of the Night at the Audi highlights a busy week
It’s a busy week, featuring the annual Rhythm of the Night showcase at the Audi on Saturday. Have a look: Music Tuesday Andrew Merzi at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Joel Cage at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Thursday Richard Gardzina at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Andrew of the North & the Rangers at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. $3 cover. April Cushman at Cheers at 5 p.m. Peter Pappas at Common Man at 7 p.m. Friday Whatsername at Pit...
Bulletin Board: Grandparents’ group, music notes and more
Grandparents’ group to meet On Tuesday evenings throughout the month of January, join us at Broken Ground School as we discuss the joys and challenges of raising grandchildren and explore a variety of topics that help support this important parenting journey. A light family meal and child care will be offered. Meetings are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Register with Ruth Christino by calling 225-0855 or emailing rchristino@sau8.org. Ruth...
Get ready for the spring term classes at OLLI
For the Insider If you were invited to take a literature class, what would come to mind – a Shakespeare class or a class named “Three Terrific Sports Novels?” At Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, it would be both in the upcoming term.OLLI offers non-academic courses to adults over age 50 in two 16-week terms each year. Some of the highlights of the new term, which begins on Feb. 18, include: Twenty history courses ranging from the...
CBD products are making their way into Concord businesses
The national trend of CBD-created products has made its way to the Capital City. By now, you might have seen the cannabis derivative in a few places, including Granite State Natural Foods and the Concord Food Co-op. CBD is a chemical component of the cannabis sativa plant, more commonly known as marijuana, but it does not cause intoxication that comes from tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). And at True Brew Barista, customers over 18 are...
Author Jennifer Skiff to speak at Gibson’s Bookstore next Tuesday
Award-winning journalist and animal advocate Jennifer Skiff (The Divinity of Dogs) will visit Gibson’s Bookstore next Tuesday, Jan. 22, to share a look into the protectors of animals around the world in Rescuing Ladybugs: Inspirational Encounters with Animals That Changed the World, people who didn’t look away from seemingly impossible-to-change situations.Countless times throughout our lives, we’re presented with a choice to help...
On Display: Daryl D. Johnson exhibit at Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce will host a solo exhibition of oil landscapes by Daryl D. Johnson titled “New Hampshire Landscapes in Motion” during the months of January through March. An artist reception was held last Friday in conjunction with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters, also on view at the Concord Chamber and the League of NH Craftsmen.
A little history lesson on that bridge by Everett Arena
For the InsiderLong before our time, our ancestors would cross the Merrimack River by ferry. This was a somewhat lucrative business when Concord was still a Province of the Crown and named Rumford. The early ferry would charge to transport people, livestock, wagons and merchandise across the river for a few shillings, depending on what the time of day might have been.As the 1800s approached, the people of Rumford felt that there was a...
Book of the Week: ‘4321’
4 3 2 1Paul Auster2017, 941 pagesFiction Paul Auster spins a sweeping tale of the four different fictional, simultaneous lives of one boy, Archibald Isaac Ferguson. “Ferguson” (as each Ferguson goes by) begins his life on March 3, 1947 in Newark, N.J., and from there, Auster takes Ferguson on four different life journeys that seem to be primarily impacted by a situation that each of Ferguson’s father (Stanley) reacts to differently...
This Week in Concord History
Jan. 15, 1932: It’s a January thaw to remember: For the third day in a row, the temperature in Concord tops 60 degrees. Jan. 15, 1965: Gov. John King announces plans to purchase Concord’s old post office on State Street and turn it into state offices. A new post office is under construction at Pleasant and South streets. Jan. 16, 1942: Five soldiers from Manchester crash the car they are driving in West Concord, where one of them has...
