We unearthed scientific proof that you can learn to love running
We first encountered Erin Girzone and Pete Larson and their 5K Yes I Can! running group last year, when they guided a group of novice runners through a training regimen that ended with a 5K. Meanwhile, our training regimens continue to end with two Ks: Krispy Kremes.Our heroic athletic exploits aside, we figured it was time to catch up with the latest group of participants to see if the program changed the way they thought about...
The Insider's Guide to Summer
JUNEJune 19Found Footage FestivalThe Found Footage Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that showcases footage from videos that were found at garage sales and thrift stores and in warehouses and dumpsters across the country. Curators Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher take audiences on a guided tour of their latest and greatest VHS finds, providing live commentary and where-are-they-now updates on the people in these videotaped obscurities....
Time to dust off the old air guitar for the Granite State Music Festival
The third annual Granite State Music Festival will bring two big stages and even bigger sound to Concord this weekend for two full days of family-friendly fun June 21 and 22. The New Hampshire music scene is always at the heart of this celebration, a weekend of non-stop music, artisans, food and outdoor summer fun. Concord’s Kiwanis Riverfront Park, on the banks of the Merrimack River, combines a riverfront venue with overhanging...
This is a mid-paper announcement that Midsummer Night Magic is back
Midsummer Night Magic, a summer solstice extravaganza, will parade into Downtown Concord for its 3rd year on June 20. Midsummer Night Magic is a summoning of community spirit, an evening festival of the unexpected, and a treasure trove of family-friendly fun. The magic will take over the courtyards and side streets of downtown Concord with live performances, multicultural musings, artistic acts, an outdoor movie and a people’s...
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 17 Jun 2014
Pink sky at night, sailor’s delight, pink sky in morning, sailors take warning, blue and orange and steel gray and fire sky in an Instagram photo, TAKE SHELTER THE WORLD IS PROBABLY ENDING. Or it could just be a passing shower. Thanks to Instagram user @christine99 for this awesome photo.
Liz Hebbel has the vision – and arsenal – to create unique recycled art
Liz Hebbel likes to think of herself as a hunter and gatherer. No, she doesn’t track down wild animals and berries on the outskirts of Concord. While it would be quite interesting to see her trudging through the woods on a daily basis, Hebbel isn’t constantly in search of her next meal – she can get that at the grocery store. What Hebbel’s on the lookout for are second-hand items to add to her basement workshop that will one day help...
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Happy Returns whimsical recycled garden art will host an open house at 15 Pine St. this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Check out some funky recycled garden art
Happy Returns whimsical recycled garden art will host an open house at 15 Pine St. this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Rocking the ‘burns – Tue, 17 Jun 2014
Insider rules to live by, No. 364: You can never have too many pictures of rocks with sideburns. We like this one of a Joseph Wheelwright sculpture at St. Paul’s, from our own Instagram feed.
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Tim spent one afternoon last week being pregnant. Turns out it’s not as fun as it looks.
Tim adds 35 pounds to his belly – and it wasn’t just because of food
So last week, I gained about 35 pounds. Now, I know what you’re thinking, and no, it’s not because I spent every waking moment at the recently opened Five Guys taking down double cheeseburgers and large fries like it was my job. I mean, let’s be honest, it would be a great job to have, but there’s no way I could accomplish that kind of weight gain in just one week. It would take at least two weeks to add that many pounds with my below...
From can to canvas, Bertolino’s aerosol art at Dos Amigos
Andre Bertolino wants you to check out all the colorful art work he made spraying aerosol on canvas. That’s why some of his best and brightest is strategically hung on the walls of Dos Amigos through early July. So next time you get a burrito or taco, check it out.
The Food Snob is but one man who destroyed burgers at Five Guys
Scarfing down a perfectly cooked burger with a side of potato strips deep fried in oil (otherwise known as French fries) is what the Food Snob considers a great day at the office. It’s actually one of the only days in which he comes to the office. So you can only imagine the excitement he felt last week when the rumor mill provided some much needed information – Five Guys, after months of speculation, had finally opened its doors. But...
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Andre Bertolino wants you to check out all the colorful art work he made spraying aerosol on canvas. That’s why some of his best and brightest is strategically hung on the walls of Dos Amigos through early July. So next time you get a burrito or taco, check it out.
Missed Connections: Scratching an urgent itch
We at the Insider like to scour Craigslist’s Missed Connections to see if anyone in Concord wants to watch a Golden Girls marathon with us is finding true love online. Here, presented unedited as always, are some of the best recent entries.Ocean State Job Lots….Were you there today? – m4w (Concord)Between 1 and 1:30 PMYou were with two other women, one you called Mom, the other, well could be Grandma?You Dark Long...
This Week In Concord History
June 17, 2000: The Class of 2000 says thank you to Concord High School Assistant Principal Michael Garrett, who has announced his retirement after 40 years at the school. In his honor, a path of granite steps between the school bus circle and the main entrance is christened “Garrett Way.”June 17, 1970: Attorney General Warren Rudman tells the Concord Rotary Club that he was glad the Chicago Three – David Dellinger, Jerry Rubin and...
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 17 Jun 2014
This is a photo of Merrimack Jail in 1916, at the current location of Concord High School (cue snarky teenager saying it looks like the use hasn’t changed much in almost 100 years). We’re guessing the term maximum security wasn’t invented until prisons started looking less like idyllic farmhouses and more like not-so-idyllic farmhouses. What, your farmhouse doesn’t have barbed-wire rings on top of the fence and steel bars in the...
City briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell fills up the kiddie pool in his office with cold water and takes a dip. He forgets to leave before conducting his weekly Skype meeting with the President, though, and gets busted when his rubber ducky drifts by in the background. Also in the background? This city memo!Complete StreetsMeetings are really longCity administration, General Services and Engineering staff, McFarland Johnson and the Federal...
Intown Concord needs Market Days volunteers
Intown Concord is calling all lovers of downtown to volunteer at the 40th annual Market Days Festival to be held Thursday through Saturday, July 17-19. We guarantee that as an Intown Concord Market Days volunteer you will have fun and at the same time help to make your city, community and Main Street a place that is enjoyable for all. If you have a few hours on July 17, 18 or 19 to volunteer, contact susan@intownconcord.org. There are...
Penacook Farmers Market to open Monday
The Penacook Village Farmers Market begins its fifth year on June 23 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Buy fresh local vegetables from your local farmer neighbors. Baked goods, prepared food and even dog treats are available. Use your SNAP/EBT card, debit or credit card to make purchases thanks to the Merrimack County Conservation District. Entertainment at the opening will be provided by Erik Ray Gustafson, Montana Bluesman, a one-man band playing...
Chamber of Commerce to hold Italy trip meeting
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce announces it is offering a trip to Italy, departing Oct. 29, for eight days this fall. Special group rates are available to chamber members, their employees, families, friends and the general public. A brief, no-obligation information meeting will be held June 23 at 5 p.m. at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, 49 S. Main St. The all-inclusive trip package includes eight days, Oct. 29 to...
Time to sign up for YMCA summer camps
Concord Family YMCA summer camp is filling up fast – don’t miss out. Whether you want a more traditional day camp experience at Camp Mowkawogan or to boost skills with a specialized sports camp, we offer something for every kid. Day camps provide a safe and fun environment for young people to try new things, be active in the outdoors and build leadership skills. Summer camp begins the week of June 23 and goes until Aug. 22. You can...
Grace Episcopal Church’s monthly supper Friday
Grace Episcopal Church (30 Eastman St.) will host its monthly community supper Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. The June supper features meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn and bread pudding. 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. Contact Grace Episcopal Church for...
Poetry Society to host double feature, open mic
The Poetry Society of N.H. is pleased to sponsor another outstanding double feature at Gibson’s Bookstore, 45 S. Main St. The features are Stephen Scaer and Donald Wellman. The reading starts at 7 p.m. Scaer and Wellman will read first and then there will be an open mic afterwards. All are welcome and newcomers are encouraged. For further information, contact Don Kimball at...
Concord Public Library Book of the week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.One Summer: America, 1927Bill Bryson2013, 509 pagesNonfictionBeloved author Bill Bryson returns to the forefront with an admirable narrative and a compelling concept. In One Summer: America, 1927, Bryson expertly explores the various events and personalities that conspired to make history in four unforgettable months. Among his subjects: Babe Ruth,...
We took several small pictures for mankind at Aerospacefest
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center hosted Aerospacefest on Friday and Saturday, and we stopped by for a piece of the action.
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The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center hosted Aerospacefest on Friday and Saturday, and we stopped by for a piece of the action.
