New exhibit atMcGowan July 5
McGowan Fine Art announces “Hello, My Name Is – Addicted to Art,” a group show featuring new works from John Bonner, Meghan Cochran, Rick Gerber, Pat Gerkin, Catherine Graffam, Valerie Hird, Bruce McColl, Lucy Mink, Kat O’Connor, Susan Stranc, Susan Wahlrab, Shiao-Ping Wang and Molly Wensberg.
The show will run from July 5-Aug. 19, with a ‘Thirsty Thursday’ informal introduction to art and opportunity to mingle with other art newbies. Join us on July 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.
In the past months, artists have brought in a lot of fresh work that has not been featured in shows. The upcoming show will feature the art that has us excited, and gives us the opportunity to tell the audience why the art deserves a second look. Staff at McGowan Fine Art, select collectors and artists will provide written perspectives on the allure of many pieces.
Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Please call Sarah Chaffee at 225-2515 for more information or visit mcgowanfineart.com.
Sarah Chaffee
Rivers council to meet July 14
Join the New Hampshire Rivers Council for its annual meeting and program on July 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Conservation Center-Society for the Protection of N.H. Forests, 54 Portsmouth St.
Space is limited so registration is required. Please register today at NHrivers.org or call 228-6472 for further information. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome.
Insider staff
Summer BBQ at Goodlife Programs and Activities on Friday
Goodlife Programs and Activities will host a summer BBQ on Friday, from noon to 2 p.m., at its 254 N. State St. location. Cost is $10 per person.
Celebrate Independence Day (a few days early) with patriotic music and a BBQ! Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings!
Registering for the BBQ automatically enters you into a drawing to win a free trip to the JFK Museum & Sam Adams Brewery ($117 value).
For more info, visit goodlifenh.org/activity/ summer-bbq.
Goodlife Programs
Matter of Balance program July 11
Concord Regional VNA is offering an eight-week falls prevention program “A Matter of Balance” that helps adults view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, change the environment to reduce fall risk factors and exercise to increase strength and balance. The program takes place on Mondays beginning July 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road.
There is no fee to attend this program and space is limited. To register, call 224-4093 or 1-800-924-8620 ext. 5815 or visit crvna.org.
Andrew Morse
ConcordTV to host summer camps
ConcordTV is hosting a number of summer video camps this year.
There will be a beginner video camp, held July 11-15 or July 18-22. Cost is $100 for residents, $110 for non-residents
An advanced video camp, is being held Aug. 8-12. Cost is $110 for residents, $120 for non-residents.
And filmmaking camp is running Aug 15-19, costing $135 for residents and $145 for non-residents.
Each camp will run from 12:30 to 5 p.m., at the ConcordTV Studio at Concord High School, and is open to ages 9 to 14,
For more info or to register, visit concordparksandrec.com or yourconcordtv.org
Jim Webber
Go on a guided hike of Riley Trails
Join a Concord Trails subcommitte steward for a hike on the Riley Trails on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
The first half of the hike to the view over Hoit Marsh is for all hikers. The second half, to the Snap Town Road trail is for more experienced hikers.
Meet at the trailhead parking lot on Hoit Road (0.3 miles west of Shaker Road).
For directions, please see the map at concordnh.gov/ hikingtrails and click on map 8.
For more info, contact Beth at 225-8515 or bfenstermacher@concordnh.gov.
Beth Fenstermacher
Encore screening of ‘The General’
There will be an encore screening of The General, one of Buster Keaton’s landmark feature films, at Red River Theatres, 11 S. Main St. on Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person.
The program will be accompanied by live music performed by silent film composer Jeff Rapsis.
The encore screening was scheduled following a sell-out show earlier in June.
For more info, call 224-4600 or visit redrivertheatres.org.
For more about the music, visit jeffrapsis.com.
Jeff Rapsis
‘Elf The Musical, Jr.’ at Capitol Center
RB Productions will present Elf The Musical, Jr. this weekend at the Capitol Center for the Arts.
There will be performances on Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 and available at the CCA box office or by visiting ccanh.com.
Clint Klose
Four on the Fourth at NHTI Sunday
NHTI’s Four on the Fourth road race will be held on Sunday at Seekamp Trail at 9 a.m.
Cost is $20 and is a fundraiser for NHTI cross country.
For more info, email Perry Seagroves at pseagroves@ccsnh.edu
Insider staff
NHTI offering new degree this fall
Starting this fall, NHTI will begin offering a new certificate program in Sustainable Agriculture Technology.
The Sustainable Agriculture Technology program is a one year (fall, spring and summer) program that will teach future farmers both the business and science behind running a small profitable farm in Northern New England.
This program focuses on sustainable alternatives to industrialized farming, and how to be successful in the marketplace without competing with industrialized and specialized large-scale operations. Students will learn the skills necessary to market their product through farmers markets, roadside stands and community supported agriculture and restaurants as part of the local food-to-table movement.
In the spring and summer semesters, each student will spend a total of 16 weeks working at a local farm using sustainable agriculture practices.
For more information about the new Sustainable Agriculture Technology Certificate, visit nhti.edu/academics/programs-study/environmental-studies or contact program coordinator Tracey Lesser at 271-6484 ext. 4423 or tlesser@ccsnh.edu.
Doug Schwarz
