Book of the Week
“Mastering the Art of French Murder: An American in Paris Mystery,” by Colleen Cambridge (2023, 262 pages, Genre: Mystery) Paris, December 1949. Tabitha Knight travels from Detroit to live with her French grandfather and Uncle Rafe in Paris. Her grandmother has passed away and the two older gentlemen enjoy having Tabitha around. And Tabitha loves helping them. Tabitha worked at the Willow Run bomber plant helping to build B-24...
Art Trail to bring more than 40 artists, craftspeople
The Route 3 Art Trail will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The self-guided tour features 17 locations along Route 3, starting at Kimball Jenkins in Concord and extending north through Penacook, Boscawen, and Franklin. Visitors can explore open studios, watch art and craft demonstrations, and participate in a free raffle. Two makerspaces, Concord Makerspace and Franklin Makerspace, will offer tours and...
Josh Hardy is behind the camera at ConcordTV
He has been with the organization for over 10 years Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Josh Hardy. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. How old are you? 33. Where do you live? Penacook. Where do you currently work? Concord Community TV (ConcordTV). Tell us a little bit...
Making Strides walk to step off Sunday
The 32nd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of New Hampshire walk will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, at Memorial Field in Concord, bringing together breast cancer survivors and thrivers, as well as caregivers. Part of a national movement, the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides walks, which are three to five miles, are scheduled all over the nation. They “have collectively grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful...
A variety of events set for November
The Seacoast Artist Association (SAA) will host its Annual Members Awards Show at the Exeter Town Hall gallery over the first three weekends of November. The show will run on Nov. 2-3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Nov. 9-10 and Nov. 16-17 from noon to 4 p.m. The opening weekend coincides with the Exeter Art Walk, offering extended hours. More information and maps for the art walk can be found at exeterfallarttour.com. The public is...
Music at the Museum open mic to wrap up
The Rindge Historical Society will conclude its 2024 Music at the Museum series on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. with an open mic event featuring singer-songwriter duo Jake Garrels and Susan Lee Anderson. Following a summer of outdoor performances, the October event will be held indoors at the Rindge Meeting House, located at 6 Payson Hill Road, Rindge. A $5 donation at the door will benefit the Historical Society’s Museum. Fall...
Keene to mark 150 years as a city
To commemorate Keene, New Hampshire’s 150th anniversary as a city, the City of Keene and the Historical Society of Cheshire County are hosting Keene at 150, a special pop-up exhibit showcasing the city’s evolution. The exhibit features enlarged historical photographs, offering a visual timeline of Kee ne ’s growth from the 1870s to the present day. Visitors will have the chance to see how Keene has transformed over the last century...
Discover the ghosts that haunt the library
On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the Meredith Library, located at 91 Main St., will host a special event, Meredith Library After Dark – Haunted Ghost Tour. This one-night-only event offers visitors a chance to explore the haunted history of the library, which dates back to the early 1900s. Participants will hear eerie stories and learn about the spirits said to roam the building after dark. Tours will be held every half hour from 6 p.m. to 8:30...
Sy Montgomery to present new book
‘What the Chicken Knows’ sheds light on the often overlooked animal Sy Montgomery, acclaimed author and National Book Award finalist, will present her new book, What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World’s Most Familiar Bird, at Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. No registration is required, and preorders for signed copies are available. In What the Chicken Knows, Montgomery offers an engaging and...
Holiday Craft Fair set for Nov. 9
Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund Support The Hancock Holiday Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Hancock Woman’s Club, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Hancock Meetinghouse and Vestry, 47 Main Street, Hancock. This annual event features 30 local vendors, including artists, artisans, and food vendors, offering a variety of handcrafted items perfect for holiday gifts. Items for sale will include...
