There are a lot of things I love about the ’80s – but nothing beats the music. Just listening to it automatically puts me in a good mood, even when it’s not supposed to. There’s just something so delightfully tacky about it all – the lyrics, the power ballads, the singers with their big hair and tight pants – that I can’t help but turn my radio on full blast and start belting…

We sent an e-mail out to our list of Insider advisers last week asking for “top ’80s picks” in several categories – everything from top music artist to top Concord hangout. Deb Worster Top ’80s toy: Big Wheel, anything Ghost Busters, Thundercats, He-Man Top ’80s fashion trend: mullets? Top ’80s TV show: “Three’s Company” Peggy Anne Klinker Top ’80s toy: Mario (Nintendo) Top…

Just how much talent and creativity is there in the Concord area? Concord TV knows for sure because it has featured hundreds of local artisans, performers, musicians, filmmakers and the arts organizations that support them, since it began airing its first live Arts Telefest five years ago. This year, the station celebrates its fifth annual Arts Telefest, shining the spotlight on our…

Concord TV's education Channel 6 provides a window into our schools. This week, enjoy the talent of Beaver Meadow School students as they perform in their Winter Day Concert. Watch it through Saturday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. What's happening in our local government and in our schools? Concord TV connects the community with important information that is pertinent to all Concord residents. Watch the Concord school board in action during its public budget hearings on Channel 17 on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m. for the March 4 meeting and Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. for the March 5 meeting. Concord TV

The Barley House Restaurant announced today that it will be celebrating its ninth anniversary with a special Irish breakfast buffet. The celebration will mark nine years on Main Street and also kick off the St. Patrick's season for the downtown tavern. Chef and owner Brian Shea believes that much of his success over the years is due to his location on Main Street. "Not every Main Street in America is thriving right now, but Concord has an independent 'can do' attitude that you know will pull through and persevere." Brian is giving back to Main Street with proceeds from his Irish breakfast supporting…

When we sent out the reader survey on “top ’80s picks,” Corey Garland not only answered the survey questions (see page 2), but also offered his services for the issue. His ’80s passion inspired the following Q&A: How old are you? 31. What do you do for a living? Ethanol Pharmacology (bartender ) and wedding photographer. (Ed. – We like Corey’s tagline for his photo-snapping…