Arts in the Park returns for July
By KIERA McLAUGHLIN Monitor Staff Concord Arts Market will host their second monthly Arts in the Park event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Rollins Park. Each month during the summer, the Concord Arts Market invites more than 65 local artisans to share their crafts and creations at the free event. There will be various works of art, including paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworking, pottery and more. In addition to local...
‘Creativity Beyond Convention’
The next exhibition at Two Villages Art Society in Hopkinton is a solo show of the work of Sandy Steen Bartholomew, an artist who celebrates the imaginative, neurodivergent mind through whimsical creatures, playful stories, and unconventional materials. “Dys-FUN-ctional: Creativity Beyond Convention / Art and Creatures by Sandy Steen Bartholomew” opens Saturday, July 12, with a reception from 12–2 p.m. Bartholomew, a resident of...
Purple fields blooms at Warner farm
By YAA BAME Monitor staff The lavender fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm in Warner are open for Harvest Days. From July 5 to July 20, guests can sample lavender products, wander among the blooms, and learn more about how to pick, care for, and use the perennials. Upon arrival, guests receive a bundle ring (holding about 150 stems). Staff then teach how to identify mature blooms and provide gardening snips, a bucket, and a cutting guide....
Upcoming Everett Arena Events
By Brendilou Armstrong Each year from mid-March to mid-September, Concord’s General Services Department transforms the Douglas N. Everett Arena at 15 Loudon Road into a venue for fun programming. From antique shows to gem and mineral expos, here’s what’s on the dry floor this year: Aug 5: Antique Show, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (8 a.m. early admission) Aug 9: Bike/Car Show, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug 17: Model Train Show, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Aug...
CLASS OF 2026 ANNOUNCED
Leadership New Hampshire is proud to announce its Class of 2026. This 34th cohort includes 44 accomplished associates selected through the most competitive application cycle in the program’s history. Over the next nine months, these associates will engage in an immersive experience that deepens their knowledge of New Hampshire, builds lasting cross-sector relationships, and inspires greater civic leadership across the state. The Class...
Celebrating independence
By BRENDILOU ARMSTRONG Monitor staff As Independence Day approaches, many places in the Concord area prepare to host an array of patriotic festivities. A sampling of celebrations are listed below. All are scheduled for Friday, July 4, unless otherwise noted: Allenstown 11 a.m. – Allenstown Historical Society Annual Bake Sale at Old Allenstown Meeting House. Andover (Rain date Thursday, July 10) 7 a.m. – Library Book Sale at Stone...
Hopkinton Town Band to headline Henniker celebration
Join us in Community Park on Tuesday, July 8 as Henniker holds its annual Independence Day Celebration with a performance by the Hopkinton Town Band at the Angela Robinson Bandstand. The Hopkinton Town Band, with members from across the state, is carrying on the great tradition of community bands extending back to the 1800s. Disbanded during World War II, the band was reborn in 1965 to march in the annual Little League Parade and was...
Honoring engaged community members
The 37th annual Recognition & Community Service Awards Night was hosted at the Baker Free Library on June 12. Nine recipients were recognized and received awards for their dedication and service to our community and the Rotary Club. Recipients are as follows: ■ Community Service Award – The Bow Garden Club for donating many hours to the beautification of Bow, including decorating town buildings for Memorial Day and...
Free Outdoor Concert with The Rockin’ Daddios
On Thursday, June 26, step back in time with The Rockin’ Daddios, bringing the unforgettable harmonies of the ’50s and ’60s to life! This family-friendly concert will have you smiling, singing, and reminiscing about the golden days of rock ’n’ roll. Featuring classic doo-wop tunes and beloved hits, The Rockin’ Daddios deliver a heartwarming show full of nostalgia and fun. Perfect for Baby Boomers and music lovers of all ages! The...
Young Professional of the Year named
Moriah Billups, 32, has been named the Young Professional of the Year by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. A resident of Hooksett, Billups works at Concord Hospital Trust as a philanthropy officer. She was honored at the Chamber’s Pinnacle Awards in early June and was previously named Young Professional of the Month in February 2023. Q: Tell us a little about your job. A: I raise funds for various programs, departments, and...
Kuehne, Captivated by the Beauty of Nature
This week’s Artist Spotlight, brought to you through a collaboration with The Concord Insider and the Concord Arts Market, focuses on Leah Kuehne, who lives in Rumney and grew up in Manchester. Kuehne graduated from Gordon College with a degree in Fine Art. She works in a range of mediums including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oils. Her work is inspired by nature and includes landscape, abstract landscape, and florals. Q: What...
Presenting a new historical play
The Pittsfield Players will premiere Concord writer George Kelly’s new play, A Time to Gather Stones, at the Scenic Theatre in Pittsfield on Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29. On Oct. 4, 1875, 17-year-old Josie Langmaid of Pembroke was on her way to Pembroke Academy when she was attacked, raped, murdered, and dismembered. Her murder made front-page headlines in newspapers up and down the East Coast. The brutality of it all was...
Music in Henniker
If you like the Dropkick Murphys, then The Rebel Collective might be the band for you. They will be the featured performers at the Tuesday, July 1 Henniker Concert Series in the Angela Robinson Bandstand, Community Park at 6 p.m. With their own booze-soaked style, this New England-based punk rock band pulls songs from both popular and lesser-known traditional Irish/Scottish songs, contemporary Celtic punk covers, and original...
“Manchester ’s Airport: Flying Through Time”
The Pierce Manse will welcome Ed Brouder as the latest presenter in the Brigade Lecture Series on Wednesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. Brimming with historic photographs, memorable quotes, and accounts of history in the making, Brouder’s talk, “Manchester’s Airport: Flying Through Time,” chronicles the birth, adolescence, and adulthood of one of America’s leading airports. Brouder is the author of a book of the same name and...
High Range coming to Henniker Concert Series
High Range, a high-energy roots/folk/bluegrass group with a long list of superlative reviews from national publications as well as raves from local attendees, returns to Henniker to perform at the Angela Robinson Bandstand in Henniker, Tuesday evening, June 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. High Range is taking the place of The Hot Skillet Club, which had to cancel due to a band member injury. We are indeed fortunate to be bringing them back...
Marketing, marathons and meaningful moments
Meet Cady Hickman, a marketing specialist who lives in Manchester and works at Rumford Stone in Bow. Her talents stretch far beyond the office. As a proud Concord Rotarian and PR Chair, co-founder of Queen City Improv and a national performer, Cady brings creativity and connection to every role she takes on. She travels the country singing the national anthem at marathons through her initiative, “Cady Sings & Strides,” and was...
Zonta Club awards local scholarships
Zonta Club of Concord presented thousands of dollars in scholarships to seven New Hampshire women and girls at the start of June. The awardees across the state include Annabelle Cattabriga of Dunbarton, Preesha Chatterjee of Bow and Valerie Lingner of Loudon. The organization is an all-volunteer non-profit group which has provided volunteer service and financial support to NH women and girls for 66 years. The international version of...
New home for White Mountain art exhibition
The New Hampshire Historical Society’s newest exhibition, “A Legacy of Landscapes: Selections from the Linda and P. Andrews McLane Collection,” displays more than 60 paintings of White Mountain landscape art from a single private collection. Most of these paintings have not been on view to the public for many years. Over several decades, Linda and P. Andrews McLane of Hebron assembled the preeminent private collection of White...
Calendar
June 5 Books & Brew: 5:30 p.m. Free. Heights Branch Library, 14 Canterbury Rd., Concord. jsalemy@concordnh.gov California Dreamin’: 8 a.m. Oil paintings by Janie Snowden, on display during bakery hours through June 30. Free. Crust & Crumb Baking Co., 126 North Main St., Concord. janiesnowden@gmail.com Evening Storytime: 6 to 7 p.m. Concord Public Library, 45 Green St., Concord Healing Yoga: 8:30 to 9:25 a.m. All-levels,...
Reopening for the season
The Pierce Manse, the historic Concord home of New Hampshire’s only U.S. president, Franklin Pierce, opened for guided tours last week. The Manse will be open Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 25. Reservations are not required. Franklin Pierce was President of the United States from 1853 to 1857 and is the only New Hampshire resident to be elected to the country’s highest office. Visitors to the Pierce...
A sneak peak of summer events
Getting excited for the summer and all it has to offer? Here’s a sneak preview of some of the most exciting events coming to the Concord area in the next few months! Market Days: June 26–28 Concord’s premier downtown festival is now in its 51st year, and it once again has a stacked lineup Thursday through Saturday. North and South Main Streets will be flush with the usual array of food and clothing vendors, artists, and community...
Giving Back
A local 4-H club, the Tractor Rascals of Warner, completely restored and donated a lawnmower to an elderly community member, Lisa Ashburner. Dakota Glover, the club leader, received this Husqvarna tractor a few months ago. It sat for a while and did not run very well. They took it over to the Tractor Rascals home base at Webster Small Engine Repair, where the club members removed and cleaned the carburetor, performed an oil and filter...
Inaugural Health and Wellness Fair launched
Loudon Elementary School will host its inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, June 6. This event marks a significant milestone in our commitment to promoting the well-being of our students and their broader community. From 2:30 to 3:45 p.m., the fair will be open to students and their families, and from 3:45 to 7 p.m., it will be open to the wider community. This event, organized by the 4th and 5th grade student council in...
A summer concert history
It all began modestly 45 years ago when New England College Professor of Music Angela Robinson revived a 19th-century tradition of hosting outdoor community concerts. On Tuesday evenings during July and August, Robinson’s volunteer musicians would present an hour of Souza marches and Patriotic tunes to a crowd of 50-100 families and seniors. Billie Reed would sing the Star Spangled Banner and the Henniker Peace Community would sell...
Summer members show
More than 40 New Hampshire artists will display their work in the 2025 Summer Members Show & Sale at Two Villages Art Society’s gallery in the Hopkinton village of Contoocook. The show opens May 31, with a reception from noon to 2 p.m. and runs through June 28. All exhibitors in the upcoming show are members of Two Villages Art Society, a nonprofit organization that offers exhibits, workshops, and other cultural programs and...
Local high school students receive award
The Kiwanis Club of Concord awarded College Awards to five high school students: Camryn Marquis (Concord High School), Alyssa McGonigle (Concord High School), Rebekah Manseau (Concord High School), Kaiya Mercier (Merrimack Valley High School) and Sarah Ostrowski (Hardy Academy). Each student received a $1000 award.
Native plant sale, craft fair
Join us on Saturday, June 7 for the McLane Center Native Plant Sale and Spring Craft Fair! Stock up on pollinator safe, native plants and shrubs that support our native pollinators and wildlife while also supporting local artisans by shopping their unique, handmade crafts. Bagley Pond Perennials and Fassett Farm Nursery will be here with a wide selection of native plants and shrubs for purchase. Bagley Pond is a local, woman-owned...
Bowling for a cause
Insider staff Delores Flanders and her family are hosting a fundraiser at Boutwell’s Bowling Center in Concord to raise money for the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and support Flanders’s 3-year-old granddaughter, Bellamy Bresaw. The event will take place on Sunday, May 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendance costs $25 per person. To register, contact Delores Flanders at mint49er@comcast.net or 603-225-1179. “Angelman Syndrome is not widely...
Tiny Tapestry sale
During the month of May, when you enjoy a film at the Red River Theatres in Concord, you can also do a little something to help someone in need. Local tapestry weaver Lisa Almeida is the featured artist at the Red River Theater Gallery this month. She has handwoven 15 tiny tapestries in three sizes: 3″x3″, 4″x4″ and 5″x5″ and is donating 50% of each tiny tapestry sale to the Concord Coalition to End...
