Let us be your guide to all the live music venues in the capital city
In the winter, it can sometimes be a little bit harder to find something fun to do in your spare time. It’s not exactly the ideal time of year to go throw the ball around at White Park or break in that new bike you got for Christmas. And nobody feels like doing work around the house, either – after all, what is there to do besides shovel? Well, for one, there’s always tons of live music to be heard all over Concord and Bow. The...
Granite State of Mind: An intimate setting for great local music
So you just learned about many of the cool places around Concord to catch some live music. And there sure are plenty of options. But all of those venues offer a fairly similar experience: You watch a loud show and maybe have some food and a couple drinks while you’re at it. Not that there’s anything wrong with that experience, it’s just that sometimes, some people are looking for a more relaxed setting. If you count yourself as one of...
Strings & Things is your one-stop shop for all things music
So we’ve gone to great lengths to tell you all about how to listen to some music around here. You can go to a bar, a restaurant, a theater, a community college or a coffee shop, among other places. But what about all of you musicians out there? All of you who actually play and contribute to the area’s active and passionate music scene? Where can you go to sharpen your skills or pick up some new instruments, or even catch a little...
We teed it up on the new golf simulators at Beaver Meadow
If you haven’t noticed, it’s not exactly the ideal time of year to be playing golf. At least outside that is. But unlike prior years, now you don’t have to sit around and stare at your clubs for the next few months. The bad news is that we’re not sending you on an all-expenses-paid trip to a state where the sun is shining and snow isn’t in the vocabulary. If we had that kind of money, don’t you think we’d send ourselves first? The...
Lots of outdoor winter fun, colorful flowers and plenty of art
Thursday There’s nothing quite like a splash of spring in the middle of winter. And if you’re in need of some bright, colorful floral arrangements accompanied by fantastic works of art, then look no further than McGowan Fine Art. The annual Art and Bloom opening reception is tonight, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The show only lasts three days because it’s done with flowers, so make sure not to miss it. Work Nest is kicking off the new year...
Want to be a rock star? Why not try out open mic or karaoke first?
We’ve all dreamt about becoming a rock star. Standing up on stage with millions of screaming fans in front of us all while playing songs that we wrote about life, love and the pursuit of fame. Unfortunately, the chances of becoming a famous musician like that have the same odds as winning that huge Powerball jackpot. Which, by the way, we didn’t win, and that’s why we’re still going to work every day. But you don’t have to be a rock...
Ever wonder what happens to your Christmas tree? We found out
So we had been wondering: What happens to all the Christmas trees Concord residents throw out by the curb? We know the city comes along and collects them, but where do they go from there? Well, we got to the bottom of it last week, when we snuck over the border (shhh!) to The Dirt Doctors in Pembroke. The Dirt Doctors sell all kinds of landscaping supplies – pavers, stone, mulch, loam – and they take in all kinds of stuff, too. “We’ll...
Take a walk into the world of the Enamelist Society at the League
The League of N.H. Craftsmen is kicking off the new year with a show featuring selections from the Enamelist Society’s 15th biennial international juried enamel exhibition and 11th international juried student exhibition. It features artists’ work from around the world – and as you may have guessed, each piece uses enamel. The show, which just opened Friday, will be on display through March 18.
Nothing says winter fun like sledding, skating and ugly sweaters
Usually we try to avoid going outside this time of year. Between the slippery walking surfaces, cold vehicles, colder temperatures and piles of snow, we tend to prefer a warmer climate – like indoors, under a blanket, watching lots of movies. But sometimes, you’ve just got to layer up, grab a cup of hot chocolate and embrace all the season has to offer. Especially when we’re talking about a winter carnival. For the last 20 years or...
Get a taste of spring with the Art and Bloom show at McGowan
Which comes first, the art or the bloom? Technically, it’s the art piece that is the inspiration for the floral arrangement at the Concord Garden Club’s annual Art and Bloom exhibit, although many would argue that the inspiration is already in the arrangers’ head and the art piece is just a means to give it form. This year’s show will again be held at McGowan Fine Art, and will feature 16 floral arrangements and fine art pairings,...
Get out and enjoy winter
Bears hibernate, humans don’t. But that’s what it feels like with winter in New England. As a matter of fact, the average weight gain is five to seven pounds during winter months as we hunker down with calorie-laden snacks, weather-related excuses why we aren’t moving our bodies and bulky sweaters that let us hide those extra pounds. And don’t forget the kids who are getting on each other’s nerves and doing way too much screen time....
City Briefly
Last week, City Manager Tom Aspell began writing an original song about the inter-workings of city hall that he planned on taking on tour of the city’s many open mic nights. Soon, though, Aspell realized it was less of a song and more of a city memo, so he decided to release “the lyrics” for all citizens to enjoy. Voting time Absentee ballots available Absentee ballots for the Feb. 9 presidential primary election are now available...
Bulletin Board
Symphony N.H. returns to the Audi on Friday Symphony N.H. orchestra returns to the Audi stage on Friday at 8 p.m. as Maestro Jonathan McPhee conducts a program of Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Ravel and Prokofiev. Tickets are $18 to $49 and available at SymphonyNH.org, by calling 595-9156 or at the door. Friends of the Audi Artists reception at The Place Gallery Saturday On Saturday, there will be a gallery opening reception for the work...
This Week in Concord History
Jan. 19, 1942: Sylvia Esty, an 8-year-old Jehovah’s Witness, puts her hand over her heart but refuses to say the words of the Pledge of Allegiance at the Garrison School in West Concord. She says God has forbidden her to pledge allegiance to flag and country. Concord’s school board says it may have to expel her. Jan. 19, 2001: The state Supreme Court rejects a lawsuit that has delayed the construction of an addition at John Stark...
Book of the Week: ‘Body Respect’
Body Respect Lucy Aphramor and Linda Bacon 2014, 208 pages Fiction Body Respect starts by debunking established dietary advice. Fat? It’s not that bad for you after all. Dieting? It can actually make you fatter. Exercise? It won’t necessarily help you lose weight, even if it offers other benefits. What Aphramor and Bacon suggest instead of dieting and following a strict exercise regimen is – get this – listening to your body. They...
