Get out to a farm and pick your own food
Getting fruits and vegetables from a local farm just has a different feel to it than stocking up at the grocery store.You know exactly where your produce is coming from, and can grub down a little easier knowing that it’s only been off the plant, vine or out of the ground for a day or two – sometimes even less.And don’t get us wrong, we don’t mind having the folks who do this for a living do all the hard work for us, while we get to...
Lots of fun was had at Market Days 2018
If you didn’t make your way downtown last week, that means you missed the 44th annual Market Days Festival. But don’t worry, we stopped in for an afternoon and got pictures of all kinds of fun being had.
RB Productions to kick off summer shows
RB Productions, the highly successful Concord-based youth theatre program that began in 2004, will begin its summer production schedule this week at the Capitol Center for the Arts.It’s nothing short of impressive what the young actors who sign up for RB Productions are able to do. While most professional, community or school performances are allotted weeks to rehearse and prepare, participants spend an intensive five days (Monday...
McGowan is closing – and this time it’s for good
No matter how hard Sarah Chaffee tried, the numbers just wouldn’t match up.The cash coming in wasn’t matching the cash going out, and for a small gallery like McGowan Fine Art – or really any business for that fact – that’s kind of a crucial element to staying open. After announcing last year she would be closing the gallery that opened in 1980, she got a ton of community support and tried to give it another shot, moving to a smaller,...
Entertainment: Final chance to catch ‘Richard II’ at Hatbox
Another week, another set of great live music, theater and movies to help celebrate the start of summer. As always, this is what we were able to find using our investigative reporter skills, but there’s likely more out there to enjoy. Music Tuesday Nevers’ Second Regiment Band at Presidential Oaks at 6:30 p.m. Paul Hubert at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nick’s Other Band at Concord Library, Music on the Lawn Series, at 6 p.m. Paul...
Tasty Brews: The Principal at Concord Craft Brewing Co.
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of beer – especially those made right here in Concord.So when we heard about The Principal Pale Ale recently created at Concord Craft Brewing Co., we were instantly sold. Then we learned that it was part of the Ales for ALS fundraising campaign, where $1 of every pint sold would go to the ALS Therapy Development Institute.So not only do we greatly enjoy pale ales, but supporting the cause is a...
From the Crowd: ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ is a must-see
Mention the name Mister Rogers and it certainly conjures up some fond childhood memories.For me, I spent many mornings of my youth watching the wildly popular and highly educational show on PBS. Despite the fact it debuted more than a decade before this Insider was born, it was one of those shows that just captivated your attention and drove your imagination.There was the Neighborhood Trolley, King Friday XIII, Daniel Striped Tiger...
Concord musician Andrew of the North has a new CD out
Concord musician Andrew of the North, aka Andrew Grosvenor, recently released his debut solo album, “Ursa Verde,” and is celebrating with a two-set show at Area 23 this Friday featuring a couple opening acts and his newly created trio. Grosvenor grew up in Rhode Island and began playing piano at the age of three thanks to his mom, who is also a musician. He moved to Vermont after college with his band, The Woodshed. After the band...
Learn about the White family at the Pierce Manse
Sarah Galligan, library director at the N.H. Historical Society will give a presentation, “The White Family of Concord” at Thursday’s Brigade Lecture Series. Nathaniel and Armenia White played a significant role in the development of Concord and New Hampshire during the 19th century. Nathaniel White was born in Lancaster, but moved to Concord where he became a businessman, legislator and philanthropist with interests in railroads,...
Don’t miss ‘Princess Bride’ quote-along at Red River
The beloved swashbuckling fairy tale returns to the big screen! Every line in The Princess Bride is a quote waiting to happen! Inconceivable, you say? Well, Red River Theatres challenges you to a duel of words with our Princess Bride Quote-Along this Thursday! Join Westley as he duels Vizzini and his crew, braves the dangers of the fire swamp and overcomes death for true love. Swords, masks and other surprises await you at this...
On Display: Kimball Jenkins hosting annual student show
For the last 14 years, June is a time where the folks who use the Kimball Jenkins Estate to challenge themselves have a chance to show off their artistic skills.After taking part in the spring session of art classes, students can submit work to be hung in the Carolyn Jenkins Gallery (the one in the Carriage House) for the annual Kimball Jenkins Spring Student Show.It features all kinds of great paintings of things like animals,...
Bulletin Board: Parking, BBQ chicken and 2 pool openings
BBQ chicken dinner at East Church Join us for a delicious chicken BBQ dinner at East Church, 51 Mountain Road, on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy grilled chicken, homemade baked beans, coleslaw, rolls, potato salad, corn muffins and a dessert buffet. Coffee and cold drinks included. Adults are $10, ages 6 to 12 are $5, and 5 and under are free. Takeout is available. Tickets will be on sale for a beautiful handcrafted quilt, to be...
Book of the Week: ‘The Invisible Library’
The Invisible LibraryGenevieve Cogman2016, 330 pagesAdult Fiction/Fantasy Irene is a skilled operative for the Invisible Library, gathering important books from alternate worlds, and returning them to the library for preservation. We meet her at the end of one daredevil assignment, and she soon finds that she is being sent directly off again, to an alternate London, with a new, mysterious and unwanted assistant in tow. She arrives to...
This Week in Concord History
June 26, 2003: Matt Bonner, who led the Concord High basketball team to three straight state championships before evolving into a star at the University of Florida, realizes a lifelong dream when he’s selected in the NBA Draft. Initially drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round, he’s soon traded to the Toronto Raptors. June 26, 1855: The Legislature incorporates St. Paul’s School. The first student body: three boys from...
