We went in search of the best vanity license plates Concord had to offer
Have you ever just wandered around admiring all the vanity license plates out there? Well, for quite a while now we’ve been stockpiling photos of some of the cool, unusual and catchy vanity license plates we’ve seen around town and then spent a little time last week rounding out the collection. And let’s just say there’s some pretty catchy things you can put on a license plate – but just remember, it’s got to be clean. From movie...
We needed gems for the hidden gems issue
We couldn’t put together a hidden gems issue without having some cool-looking rocks and gems, so we had Monitor advertising department jack-of-all-trades Cathy Valley take a few pics for us at the Capital Mineral Club’s 53rd annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show last weekend.
The McLane Center has a whole lot going on
Concord is a pretty unique city. How many capital cities have as much agriculture, wildlife and natural resources as this one? With all of the nature the city has to offer, it only makes sense that it also has the New Hampshire Audubon McLane Center, where you can learn all about the things you see around you every day. The McLane Center is on Silk Farm Road, off Clinton Street. It’s a little ways away from the downtown core, but not...
Go Try It: Check out the telescope from Concord Public Library
If you’re a regular reader of these pages, you probably know we’re pretty big fans of the Concord Public Library. After all, what’s not to love about a nice place in the center of town that always has all kinds of interesting, fun and, most important, free activities going on.Although libraries are typically known for books, this particular library is always looking for new and innovative ways to engage with the community and provide...
Food Snob: We finally found our way to Elizabeth’s Kitchen
Food. It’s not only essential for our survival, but it tastes good too.So we’re always in search of trying out a new place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Who wouldn’t want to get paid to eat?But since this is the hidden gems issue, we couldn’t go to any old place. It had to be off the beaten path – some place that people might be surprised to know exists.We had heard about Elizabeth’s Kitchen before, but never knew it was located in...
Lithermans is making some delicious beers
We’ve tried their beers before, and maybe you have too.But we wanted to know a little bit more about what the guys over at Lithermans Limited did when it came to making that delicious beer.How much do they make at a time? What determines what kind they make next? Where are all the places around town we can find them if we’re thirsty for a super local beer? Well, it just so happens owners and brewers Steve Bradbury and Michael...
We joined the excitement at the Audi Pitch In
Every year, now for the last 26, the Friends of the Audi have gotten together prior to the start of the performance season for a little cleaning and shining, painting and organizing. It’s called the Pitch In and since that first year in 1991, when the Audi was completely overhauled and turned into a place where people actually wanted to catch some live entertainment, it’s been a tradition where the Friends and whoever else wants to...
Flipz Gymnastics offers training for ninjas
Fitness is all the rage these days. Everywhere you turn, there’s another new workout or health craze that seems to be the next big thing, whether it’s Insanity or avocado ice cream. Right in the middle of that mix is ninja training. We’re not exactly talking about the kind of stuff that takes place in remote corners of the world in dungeons and secret lairs – we’re talking about the modern obstacle course-style physical training that...
Deep Discounts: Home of cheap, odd stuff
We were getting lunch at Donatello’s in Penacook one day when we decided to wander into Deep Discounts, a relatively new store right next door. This place is definitely a hidden gem. Check out all the wacky stuff we found.
There’s a room in the library all about Concord
Inside the Concord Public Library, there’s a room that you need a member of the staff to let you in.You have to leave a picture ID at the front desk and you’re not allowed to check anything out of it. And something that seems that secretive is definitely going to be considered a hidden gem.It’s called the Concord Room and as you might expect, everything in it has to do with Concord – or at least New Hampshire.“Ninety-five percent is...
Got a story? You’re needed for a live storytelling event
Hatbox Theatre and Tales Told Productions presents, Tales Told – Authentic Voices Sharing True Tales of the Human Experience, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m., at Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Road, Suite 1161.Do you have a true tale to tell? Because true tale tellers are wanted for this live storytelling event.Craft a 5-minute soliloquy of your firsthand experience centered around the evening’s theme, firsts. It can be a first love, first...
Don’t miss your chance to Paint the Town
Now if you actually went out and painted the town red, there might be just a few people a little upset with your decision. Not to mention a few others who’d like to have a conversation.But when it comes to Paint the Town at Kimball-Jenkins, nobody will be upset if you decide to go – just leave the paints at home. The fifth annual event will be held Sept. 8 (that’s next Thursday) and it’s not something you’re going to want to miss....
And the winners of the Miss Capital Area pageant are…
The new Miss Capital Area is Katie Masso-Glidden of Raymond. Her personal platform is “Service Learning: Try Something New.” The new Miss Liberty is Laura Patnaude of Merrimack. Her chosen platform is “Alzheimer’s Awareness: Purple With a Purpose.” The new Miss Capital Area’s Outstanding Teen is Isabelle Richard of Candia. Her platform is Autism Awareness. The new Miss Liberty’s Outstanding Teen is Caroline Newell of...
Nellie Mitchell turned 100 years old last week
Everyone has a certain way they like to celebrate their birthday. Some enjoy a big party with everyone they know, others prefer a quite meal out with family. Nellie Mitchell got both this year. And deservedly so. That’s because Mitchell turned 100 on Friday, and if that’s not the kind of milestone you celebrate in every way possible, we don’t know what is. On her actual birthday, Mitchell did the same thing she’s done for the last six...
Join Concord Chorale for its open sing Sept. 7
Singers are invited to Concord Chorale’s open sing on Sept. 7 at 7:15 p.m.The Concord Chorale is thrilled to accept new members each season. Twice yearly, the chorale holds open sings, when prospective members are invited to come to a rehearsal, meet the chorale members and music director, and sing through the semester’s music.If a singer is interested in auditioning after attending the open sing, he or she can sign up for an audition...
Keep an eye on how you use all your water
Drought conditions in New Hampshire are persisting and some areas, such as Concord, are currently experiencing severe conditions. Southeastern areas are now even being classified within extreme drought levels.Concord has not instituted any mandatory water restrictions to its consumers as the water supply is healthy thanks to a proactive approach in drought management. It is in our best interests though to do our part in conserving...
Bulletin Board
Sign up now for Poetry Out Loud Registration is now open for New Hampshire Poetry Out Loud 2016-17. High schools and regional groups in the state wishing to participate have until Oct. 17 to sign up; the total number of registrations is limited to 40 groups. Managed in New Hampshire by the N.H. State Council on the Arts, Poetry Out Loud is a nationwide program that offers free educational materials to schools to help students master...
Book of the Week: ‘In a Dark, Dark Wood’
In a Dark, Dark WoodRuth Ware2015, 352 pagesEnglish Thriller What could be more fun than a bachelorette party? Anything, as it turns out. Introverted Lee, a writer who has lived in self-imposed isolation since a traumatic high school event, is invited to her former best friend’s bachelorette party. Although Lee hasn’t spoken to Clare in years, she reluctantly decides to attend. The party, which is taking place in an isolated glass...
This Week in Concord History
Aug. 30, 1790: A town meeting approves spending 100 pounds to build a “town house” on land near Main and Court streets. The town house will be a meeting place for townspeople and the General Court. Aug. 30, 1824: Amos Parker, editor of Concord’s weekly Statesman, goes to Boston to invite the Marquis de Lafayette to visit Concord during the Revolutionary War hero’s U.S. tour. Lafayette agrees to come after the dedication of the...
