The kids are all right
The Concord School District art show will be on display through April 15 at Steeplegate Mall. What you see here is just a small sample, as over 1,000 pieces make up the exhibit.
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The Concord School District art show will be on display through April 15 at Steeplegate Mall. What you see here is just a small sample, as over 1,000 pieces make up the exhibit.
What’s under that ridiculous snow pile?
We searched high and low (but mostly high) for the biggest and best snowbanks in the city. Well, we technically only went to Steeplegate Mall, but we sure found a few that fit the bill.The piles are massive, both in height and length. So it got us thinking. What could possibly live under these large collections of snow?Here’s what we came up with.∎ Sarah Hoidahl’s 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and her giant check.∎ An Ellen DeGeneres...
Thanks to the Gyro House, authentic gyros are no longer Greek to us
When the Food Snob first received word that there was a new hero place on Main Street, he couldn’t help but wonder if there was finally a museum dedicated to his signature greatness. The news actually got better, though – it wasn’t a hero place, but rather a gyro place, which is different than a museum because you can eat things inside it (well, you can technically eat things inside a museum, too, but it’s not recommended. That...
New location gives Sandy’s Pet Food Center the space it needs
When Adam Burr-Mecum was 17, like any normal teenager, he got a part-time job.The then-high school version of Burr-Mecum had the illustrious duties of unloading deliveries and stocking shelves at Sandy’s Nutrition Center. Over the next 10 years, he learned more about the business from Sandy Sanel – the original owner.Then about seven-and-a-half years ago, when Sanel unexpectedly passed away, Burr-Mecum had a decision to make – get a...
Sea shanties and sideshows on display in diverse S. J. Costello exhibit
The Jill C. Wilson Gallery at Kimball-Jenkins Estate is home to S.J. Costello’s latest exhibit through April 1. Costello shares her fondness for history, animals, sea shanties and sideshows in this exhibit.
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The Jill C. Wilson Gallery at Kimball-Jenkins Estate is home to S.J. Costello’s latest exhibit through April 1. Costello shares her fondness for history, animals, sea shanties and sideshows in this exhibit.
Don’t worry, we’ll pay you back – Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Intown Concord held its Locally Famous Art Auction as part of its annual meeting Thursday evening, and Rick Broussard went home with Keith’s creation after shelling out what he estimated to be “$1 per brush stroke.” Given that, we can only hope he assumed Keith did the whole thing in one continuous brush stroke. But Rick is willing to let the bidding continue (“no reason to be selfish with my acquisition,” he said), with all proceeds...
Instagram photo of the week – Tue, 18 Mar 2014
We love this photo from Instagram user @ megnutty, but we love her description even better: “Sick of the snow but I’ll take that sunset.” We’ll take it, too. We’ll also take a couple slices of pizza, if you’ve got ‘em.
Missed Connections: Bread section romance and dog kissing
We at the Insider like to scour Craigslist’s Missed Connections to see if anyone in Concord saw us washing our car in a sleeveless T that one day it was warm is finding true love online. Here, presented unedited as always, are some of the best recent entries.if u seek love like me,then lets just be in love – m4w – 31 (concord,manchester)Im ready to just go on a few dates and then move in together and start a family. I will...
This Week In Concord History
March 18, 1949: Concord native Edward H. Brooks wins promotion to lieutenant general in the U.S. Army. From a second lieutenant of cavalry during World War I through his post-World War II service in the Caribbean, Brooks has had a distinguished military career. He won the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in World War I and the Silver Star, Bronze Star and French Croix de Guerre, among other decorations, during World War...
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 18 Mar 2014
These homes most likely housed some books, and maybe some people or something, but this spot later became prime real estate for volumes. The houses seen above were located at the corner of Prince and Green Streets until they were removed in the early 1930s to make way for the Concord Public Library. We like to believe the two homes that were relocated belonged to the Dewey and Decimal families, who later saw their children tie the...
City briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell tries to turn Concord’s financial files into a paint-by-numbers project, but gets confused because there are so many numbers. So he just finger paints a city memo for us instead.Weight watchersDon’t break the roadsStarting March 17, load limit signs were being posted on various streets throughout Concord, Aspell writes. The signs were placed using a unicycle to guarantee that sign placers didn’t...
Concert, performathon take center stage at anniversary weekend
Who doesn’t want to try the tuba at least once? Or the oboe or the cello? Well here’s your chance. The Concord Community Music School is hosting its annual Anniversary Weekend this Friday and Saturday. And making a return to Saturday’s portion of the event is the instrument “petting zoo.” Now at first we thought this might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pet some animals who just happened to be playing music. That’s...
What’s in your student’s lunch at school? Plenty of good local stuff
What do you remember about your school lunch program? Did you eat hamburg sundae? Salmon pea wiggle? Chinese pie? How about McCluckins? Most of us have memories of friendly lunch ladies scooping overcooked green beans onto our lunch trays. Would you like a brownie with that? How about chocolate pudding? The days of high-sugar desserts and mystery meat in gray gravy are in the past. The friendly lunch ladies are still there, though....
The Insider storms the CASL
Students from the Capital Area Student Leadership program held a communications day last week, and we stopped by to get in on a piece of the action. Here’s what they had to say
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Students from the Capital Area Student Leadership program held a communications day last week, and we stopped by to get in on a piece of the action. Here’s what they had to say
City to hold wellness fair at Holiday Inn March 26
The City of Concord’s Wellness Team will hold a Wellness Fair on March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 172 N. Main St. The fair is free and the public is welcome to join us as we promote healthy living through health awareness demonstrations, lifestyle information, health screenings, resources, raffles, games and more. Over 45 vendors from the Concord community will be participating. For more information, contact the...
Healthcare enrollment event Saturday
The New Hampshire Citizens Alliance is holding a healthcare enrollment event on Saturday. The event, located at 4 Park St No. 304, is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is designed to help those who are either uninsured or have questions about how to enroll in a health plan through the Affordable Care Act. To register call Nicole Baxter at 228-6625 or email nbaxter@BM-Cap.org.
NHTI hosting annual wellness fair April 1
On April 1, NHTI Health Services is sponsoring the 19th Annual NHTI Wellness Fair along with the help of volunteer nursing students, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dr. Goldie Crocker Wellness Center. In keeping with the date, this year’s theme is “Don’t Be a Fool About Your Health.” Around 50 student and community participants will be on hand with demonstrations, health screenings, wellness education, exhibits and more. Additionally,...
17th annual Purimshpiel at Temple Beth Jacob
The annual Temple Beth Jacob Purimshpiel, “Shpielin Groovy: The Megillah According To Simon and Garfunkel and Zimmerman (aka Bob Dylan)!” is back for a 17th year. It’s an original creations of Concord’s Alan Gaby, with 22 “slightly” modified songs from three of the biggest (Jewish) songwriters of the sixties and beyond. The cast/crew of 40 promises you a night of comedy, music, and fun. Showtimes will be Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday...
Wings of Knowledge continues April 1
NHTI, Concord’s Community College, has a surprisingly perse campus community, with students from over 50 countries of origin. Every April, the school’s monthly Wings of Knowledge lecture series invites one of the college’s foreign students to share insights of his or her home and culture with the campus and the wider community. On April 1, at 7 p.m. in the Library Living Room, Puja Patel will present “Many Faces of India.” A foodie at...
Call for student written poetry, deadline April 30
Students who like to write poetry will have another chance for statewide recognition this year. The Poetry Society of New Hampshire, in partnership with the New Hampshire Council of Teachers of English, is holding its annual poetry contest this spring. The contest is open to all young writers, in grades 1-8 (Junior Division) and in grades 9-12 (Senior Division). The winning poems from each pision will be published in The Poets’...
NHTI Film Society to show ‘Chasing Ice’
The NHTI Film Society will be screening – in conjunction w/ the NHTI Environmental Action Club – Chasing Ice, on March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Sweeney Hall Auditorium. The film is open to the public for a $5 suggested donation. It’s free for NHTI students.The film follows National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he deploys revolutionary time-lapse cameras designed for one purpose: to capture a multi-year record of...
Red Rivers to host Wild & Scenic film festival
The New Hampshire Rivers Council will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Red River Theatres on March 28. The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival is “where activism gets inspired.” Eleven films that focus on conserving and appreciating nature will be featured, with two filmmakers in attendance to speak with moviegoers about their documentary. Films will take viewers around the world and close to home from across...
Still time to sign up for Concord Little League
Have you signed-up your children for baseball? It’s not too late. Concord Little League is still accepting registration for boys and girls ages 4 to 12 for t-ball, AA(coach pitch), Challenger, AAA (Minors) and Majors. If your child(ren) is interested in playing this spring, email Alison Nyhan at concordNHlittleleague@gmail.com.
March supper at Grace Episcopal Church Friday
The Grace Episcopal Church, located at 30 Eastman St. will host its monthly supper on Friday at 5 p.m. The March supper features tuna noodle casserole, cranberry-orange relish and blueberry cobbler for 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...
Doctor, nurses to speak on marathon bombing
The Boston Marathon – along with the lives of many who were running or watching the race –changed forever last April when two bombs detonated near the finish line. As the explosions shocked the world, bystanders, emergency responders, and medical personnel were credited with quick action that saved lives. On Wednesday, Dr. Aaron Remenschneider and two Registered Nurses, Deb Trocchi and Maureen Martinez, who were on duty at Mass. Eye...
Concord Public Library Book of the week
The Good Luck of Right NowMatthew Quick2014, 284 pagesFictionIf Matthew Quick’s Silver Linings Playbook is about “love, madness, and Kenny G.,” his new book, The Good Luck of Right Now, is about love, difference, and Richard Gere. Quick has a knack for getting inside the lives of people most of us don’t try to know. In this case, 38-year-old Bartholomew, who’s always lived with his recently deceased mom. His grief counselor, Wendy,...
Bishop Brady music roots run deep at upcoming Spring Jam concert
Jeff Dailey of Bishop Brady decided it would be much easier for him to fulfill his years-long quest to attend one of coworker Jason Lane’s concerts if Lane would just play where Dailey already was. That may or may not be the entire background behind Bishop Brady’s upcoming Spring Jam (it’s not), but it’s a beneficial side effect for Dailey, who helped coordinate what he hopes will be an exciting show March 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in...
