There’s a slew of spooky and fun Halloween events coming up
We’re all well aware by now – or, at least we should be – that Halloween is coming up fast. Before you know it, it will be time to put away the inflatable witches and ghosts and start leafing through the grocery store flyers for good deals on turkey and yams.In the meantime, we have a lot of Halloween-related fun to have in this here city. We gave you a little sneak peak last week at some spooky events, but as we get closer to the...
Taking Halloween fun to another level
When most people think of epic holiday decoration displays, chances are the first thing that pops into mind is Christmas.And rightfully so, but we’re here to remind you not to sleep on Halloween. Just think about it for a minute. You’ve got things like witches, ghosts, spiders, gravestones, movie characters and more at your disposal – and from there, it really just depends on what scare level you’re looking to achieve. We love a good...
There are plenty of pumpkins for sale all over Concord
There are all kinds of uses for pumpkins around this time of year. Some people like to make things like pumpkin pie and pumpkin muffins. Others prefer to carve them up and put them on the front steps. No matter the purpose, one thing is clear: Everybody loves pumpkins around Halloween.That’s why it’s a good thing there are so many places to get them in Concord.We checked in with several local business that have pumpkins for sale right...
We found out what’s new in costumes
It can be hard finding the right costume for Halloween. Whether its for your annual party, a night on the town or when you go trick-or-treating with the kids, it takes a lot of time and planning to decide on the right attire for the holiday. Just as a gentle reminder, there’s only two weeks until the big day – or less if your plans are for the weekend before. But don’t panic, we’re here to help. We checked in with the folks at...
We asked people on Main Street about their Halloween memories
Since Halloween is right around the corner (not literally, of course, as holidays don’t have any physical existence), we thought we’d go downtown and approach random people on the street to ask them a few questions about some of their fondest memories from Halloweens past. We tried to find a variety of ages and sexes, and we ended up getting some pretty interesting responses. Here’s what people had to say. Holly Dirie, age...
Go Try It: Get Halloween crafty at The Place Studio
Don’t you just love Halloween? Witches, pumpkins, ghosts, you name it, and it looks good as a decoration.Now, we’re not going to fault you if you want to buy all your decorations from the store and leave the creative process up to the professionals. It’s a lot easier and way less messy. But if you’re more of a do-it-yourself kind of person that likes to display your own handy work around the house, then have we got just the thing for...
Roundup of live music, theater and movie listings in Concord
We have another jam-packed week of entertainment in the capital city ahead of us. From fiddle festivals to 1950s throwback concerts, there should be something for everybody out there this week. Here’s a look at what we found. Music Wednesday Open jam at Area 23 will kick off at 7 p.m. To take part in this free jam session, just show up and be ready to rock. They have instruments there for you to use, so you don’t need to bring...
25th Making Strides walk brings in $524,528
Thanks to another great fundraising endeavor, the Concord walk to support the American Cancer Society had its highest dollar amount, $524,528, since 2014. In 25 years of the event, Making Strides in Concord has brought in around $8 million for the fight against breast cancer.
Longtime friends want to show off their art
Dave Wiggins and Doug Prescott have been friends for a long time.They grew up together in Sanbornton, meeting at the age of 5, and have remained close over the years.And for the last year or so, the two have shared a studio space at 3 Pleasant St., above Pitchfork Records and next to the studio of Tom Devaney – you know the guy with the giant eyeball that once overlooked downtown.A few times a week, Wiggins and Prescott will set up...
Rake your leaves to the curb before Oct. 30
The city of Concord’s annual fall leaf collection will begin on Monday, Oct. 30 and continue through Dec. 8, as weather permits.Concord and Penacook residents participating in the program must rake their leaves (unbagged) to the curb for crews to collect. Residents should have leaves ready to the curb by the start of the program to not miss collection and be prepared for crews to only come by once since there is limited time for crews...
These three exhibits are worth going to see
As you’re probably well aware, Concord has art exhibits just about everywhere you look. And that’s a good thing. But the last couple months have been jam-packed with so many new shows that we haven’t been able to get to them all. And with shows at the N.H. Audubon McLane Center, the Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce about to be wrapped up in the next week or so, we had to ditch the...
NEC Concord to host Tom Petty tribute night
It was a sad time in many respects a few weeks ago. The tragedy in Las Vegas was of course the biggest story in the world, but rock and roll also lost a great legend in Tom Petty, a bit of news that otherwise would have been the lead story across the country. Petty’s music was extremely accessible, and people of all ages, colors and creeds know at least some of his work. Music fans around the world mourned the loss of the skeletal...
Aviation Day is filled with flying family fun
Unless you own a plane or know someone who does, odds are you’ve never been to the Concord Municipal Airport.And if you didn’t catch our Airport Issue last year, chances are you don’t know much about it – except of course, that planes take off and land there. Just not the ones you take for a vacation.But that can change this Saturday if you make a plan to head over to the city owned airport for Aviation Day, put on by the Granite...
Ever wanted Matthew Mead’s work props?
Over the last 25 years, Matthew Mead has accumulated a lot of stuff.As a style guru who has photographed countless spreads for some of the more noteworthy home decorating magazines and businesses on the market (Pottery Barn, Dove Chocolate and Better Homes and Gardens to name a few), and was a food photographer for the Associated Press, Mead has just about anything you can think of when it comes to decor for any room in your house....
Your first car is always a fun topic to discuss
There are just some topics that immediately bring back fond memories. Your first car is likely one of them.Whether it was one your parents gave you, one you bought off your neighbor for super cheap or the one you financed right out of college, the first vehicle you ever owned is a special thing.For me, it was a 1989 Toyota Corolla. It was maroon, I got it in college from a friend for the cost to fix it up and make it street legal...
Concord is a happening place for exhibits
Concord is home to lots of great artists and art galleries.So each week, we are putting together a list of current exhibits (and ones that will soon open), so you can have a handy guide to all the art world happenings. That way, when you’re looking to scope out some cool painting, photographs or sculptures, you don’t have to look too far.Just think of it as our little gift to you.McGowanTerra Incognita: Becky Darling, Derrick Te Paske...
Concord Young Professionals Network: Caitlin Connelly loves Shaker Road School
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to our “Young Professional of the Month,” Caitlin Connelly. Each month the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. How old are you? 34 Where do you live? Concord Where do you currently work? I am currently the director of...
Bulletin Board
Festival of Lights at Concord City Plaza Building Community in N.H. (formerly Bhutanese Community of N.H.) and Creating Community will host a Diwali Celebration on Wednesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at City Plaza, in front of the N.H. State House. Diwali – or Deepawali – is a Hindu holiday known as the “Festival of Lights” and is celebrated each autumn in the northern hemisphere (spring in southern hemisphere). One of the most popular...
This Week in Concord History
Oct. 17, 1908: Robert Abial “Red” Rolfe is born in Penacook. He will play baseball with the New York Yankees from 1934 to ‘42 and be hailed by many as the team’s best third baseman ever. His career will bridge those of Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio. He will bat .293 lifetime and play in six World Series. After retiring as an active player, he will coach baseball and basketball at Yale, coach professionally in both sports, manage the...
Book of the Week: ‘Living Hell’
Living Hell: The Dark Side of the Civil War Michael C. C. Adams 2014, 292 pages Nonfiction In this work, historian Michael C. C. Adams overturns the myth of the glorious Civil War. Just as new soldiers did, readers quickly discover the horror of the realities of this gruesome conflict.Adams uses letters and diaries written by soldiers, nurses, and surgeons to depict the terrifying slaughter of close combat, the disgusting effects of...
