Photographing an adaptive downtown
As industry-specific and then stay-at-home executive orders closed and restricted stores, Janelle Sprague felt bad for the small businesses feeling the pinch. Especially those downtown, walking distance from where she lives. One night, the freelance photographer was thinking about those businesses while pondering a #frontporchproject request, where photographers take photos of families in front of their house with a social distancing...
Visit the library virtually
Libraries now offer a wide variety of digital services in addition to traditional physical materials. From electronic books, movies and music, to online classes and study tools, your library has something for everyone. All of the digital services mentioned in this article can be used with a valid Concord Public Library card that is in good standing. Speak to a librarian by phone or appointment to learn how to get started, or watch...
The meaning of different flowers
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, giving flowers often comes into mind – actually the statistics show that Valentine’s Day is the most important day of the year for florists. Over the past several centuries books on the “language” a.k.a. “meaning” of flowers have been published, many accompanied by pastel drawings of the flowers and their perceived meanings. Today, there is a wonderful array of books available filled with...
Tattoo Q&A: Arrows and Embers’ Sean Ambrose
What is your background experience as a tattoo artist? Bikers and devil worship. (Just kidding.) I apprenticed here in New Hampshire and traveled up and down the east coast tattooing and learning until I opened Arrows and Embers 10 years ago this April! How did you decide to pursue this profession? When I found tattooing, it was kismet. I was always drawing even as a child and as soon as I learned what a tattoo artist was, I knew....
Bulletin Board: Christmas parade, an extra-big win and more
Capital Area Memory Cafe The Capital Area Memory Café for memory-impaired individuals and their family members is Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Granite Ledges of Concord, 151 Langley Parkway. The Memory Café is held on the third Wednesday of each month at the same time. This month is our “Café Chat.” Enjoy an opportunity to socialize and build relationships with others who have memory impairment. Family members can speak with...
