Players wrap up 95th season with comedy
The Community Players of Concord wrap their 95th season with a world- premiere comedy written and directed by Wallace J. Pineault, “Not a Word.” Pineault, who joined ‘The Players’ in 1975, has directed numerous plays and musicals for the group and over 50 plays at New England College, where he taught directing, acting and dramatic theory. His sabbaticals in Hollywood working for a golden age casting director inspired this delightful...
Opening day at Canterbury Shaker Village
May 13 marks opening day at Canterbury Shaker Village with several special events scheduled to take place in addition to indoor guided tours. At 10 a.m., Opening Day at the Village begins with Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K, the third race in the Capital Area Race Series, sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental. Featuring miles of groomed trails on nearly 700 acres, the Village hosts cross-country races throughout the year. At 11 a.m.,...
Meet the CASL Class of 2023 – Part 3
Thirty-four students from eighth area schools graduated from Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) in March 2023. CASL is an immersive program that encourages students to learn more about their community, and their own unique skills and strengths as leaders. Presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, CASL has been in existence for more than 25 years, graduated over 700...
Racing Museum to host 2nd Race Car Show
New England Racing Museum to Host 2nd Annual New England Racers Reunion: Race Car Show New England Racing Museum will host the 2nd Annual New England Racers Reunion: Race Car Show on May 6, with a variety of race cars and race motorcycles on display. “This is our season opening fundraiser and we look forward to welcoming guests from across the region to the museum with over 50 race cars expected,” said Executive Director Thomas...
At Hatbox, ‘She Kills Monsters’
Dive In Productions will be presenting the high-octane comedic adventure, “She Kills Monsters” at the Hatbox Theatre from April 28 to May 14. “She Kills Monsters” tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary...
‘all my friends are in This show’
Kimball Jenkins’ spring exhibition features a curation by Yasamin Safarzadeh which will challenge and defy the norms of gallery exhibitions in New Hampshire. This highly anticipated exhibit features artists from across the country. Each artist is an integral component of the fabric of their community, their mentorship, grace, perseverance, insight and innovations are a testament to the ways in which art can be used as a vessel for...
Mom Prom to raise money for community
The Concord Mom Prom returns on May 5 at the Grappone Conference Center starting at 7 p.m. Not just for moms, all ladies are welcomed to attend this fundraiser for Hearts for Kindness. Tickets are $50. Bring your friends to this fiesta-themed dance event to raise money for your community! Tickets include light appetizers, music, raffles and surprises, dancing, photobooth and a late night goodie bag. Each person must purchase a ticket...
CYPN: Fisto Ndayishimiye is making changes
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Fisto Ndayishimiye. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Fisto Ndayishimiye How old are you? I’m 25 years old. Where do you live? I live in Concord, NH. Where do you work? I work for the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) as...
Summer camps: More options for kids to try something new
It’s never too early to begin dreaming of summer fun, and to help you with your plans, we are highlighting a few of the many camp opportunities in nearby communities. There are a range of day camp options with general interest activities, and some with more specific themes like STEM projects, developing sports and theater skills, and more. USA Ninja Challenge on 14 Chenell Drive in Concord offers week long Summer Camps Monday through...
‘Don’t Talk to the Actors’ comes to Hatbox Theatre
‘Don’t Talk to the Actors” by Tom Dudzick will be presented by Hatbox regulars Lend Me a Theater through April 16. The best laid plans go awry when the cast and crew of a Broadway-bound play resort to manipulation, diva-like behavior, and chaotic abandon to get what they want. Fledgling playwright Jerry Przpezniak and his fiancée Arlene are a couple of Buffalo greenhorns suddenly swept up in the whirlwind of New York’s theater scene...
Andrew North and Rangers have new members, album
Andrew North & The Rangers will release a new live album, “Thanks for the Warning – Vol. 1,” on May 13. The New Hampshire-based jam sextet recently unveiled the single Infinity Spinning from their forthcoming ten-track LP, which features highlights from the band’s live shows in 2022. The band’s debut studio album, “Phosphorescent Snack,” was released to critical acclaim in 2021. In 2022, the group recruited two new members,...
Get planning your kids’ summer of fun
It’s never too early to begin dreaming of summer fun, and to help you with your plans, we are highlighting a few of the many camp opportunities in nearby communities. There are a range of day camp options with general interest activities, and some with more specific themes like STEM projects, developing sports and theater skills, and more. Check back in our April 13 and May 18 issues for even more opportunities. And if you have one...
New Hampshire Maple Month: from our trees to your table
It’s that time of year: follow your favorite sweet treat from the local sugarbush to your table this March by taking part in New Hampshire Maple Month. In addition, the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association is celebrating 80 years of educating the public and promoting the maple industry in the Granite State and beyond! Local maple producers all over the state will host open houses to share their sweet products and show off the...
Shaker Village to host sugar camp hike tour
On Saturdays, March 18 and April 1, visitors will have the unique opportunity to explore the expansive grounds at Canterbury Shaker Village during its popular annual Sugar Camp Guided Hiking Tours. On this exclusive tour, participants walk back in time through the remnants of a once thriving Shaker Village maple sugar camp. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Shakers spent their early spring days gathering sap and their nights...
Entertainment listings for March 9 to 19, 2023
Live music March 9 Bach’s Lunch Concert: Celtic Celebration – A Flurry of Folk Tunes from a Living Tradition at the Concord Community Music School from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. March 10 Alex Cohen at Mount Sunapee from 3 to 5 p.m. Mikey G at Twin Barns Brewing Co from 5 to 8 p.m. Rebecca Turmel at Over The Moon Farmstead from 6 to 9 p.m. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience at the Bank of NH Stage at 7 p.m. Taylor Hughes at Makris...
CYPN: Brittany Johnson loves the NH outdoors
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Brittany Johnson. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Brittany Johnson Where do you live? Concord Where do you currently work? I’m the Regional Marketing Manager of NH at Breezeline. Breezeline’s entry into the city of Concord last...
‘39 Steps’ a comic thrill
Editor’s note: After the Insider went to print we were notified that the play was postponed to Feb. 24 to 26 due to cast illness. Get ready for a “comic thrill ride” with The 39 Steps, Patrick Barlow’s hilarious, ridiculous and utterly genius adaption of the 1915 spy novel by John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film of the same name. Barlow’s adaptation not only spoofs old movies and Hitchcock tropes from Psycho, Vertigo...
Moriah Billups loves NH’s outdoors
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Moriah Billups. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.Moriah BillupsHow old are you? 29.Where do you live? Hooksett, NH.Where do you currently work? I am a Philanthropy Officer at Concord Hospital Trust, where I raise funds for...
Play tells story of artists past and present
Lend Me A Theater announces their winter production The World Was Yours by William Ivers at the Hatbox Theater in Concord running from Feb. 3 to 19. The World Was Yours tells the story of a competition between three diverse artists vying for the same grant. Adley Schwartz, an aging art professor, hopes the grant funds will enable him to honor a personal promise to a loved one before it is too late while also providing a final chance...
Entertainment listings
Live music Feb. 2 Breland and Whiskey-6 at Bank of NH Stage at 7 p.m. New Horizons Band Concert at Concord Community Music School from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3 Rebecca Turmel at Mount Sunapee from 3 to 5 p.m. Black History Month Unity Concert with Martin Toe and Destin Boy Official at Bank of NH Stage at 8 p.m. Amanda McCarthy at Twin Barns Brewing from 5 to 8 p.m. April Cushman Duo at Pour Decisions Brewing from 8 to 11 p.m. Andrea...
Ring in 2023 with New Year’s Eve parties
Noontime affair The Concord Public Library will again host a Noon Year’s Eve Party on Dec. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the library auditorium. They will celebrate with light refreshments and a special toast! If you want, dress up in fancy clothes! Recommended for kids from birth through elementary. Registration is required online at www.concordpubliclibrary.net/librarycalendar. Dinnertime kids party UNOs is hosting a kids’ New...
Poem: Winter’s eve
Daylight fades to darkness, another winter eve does call, the warmth of the fire beckons me, as the snow continues to fall. There is peace within my heart, when winter casts another stone, for I embrace this solitude, this cold winter eve alone. Perhaps it is the bittersweet thoughts, of winters past where my thoughts do roam, as a child in the early years, with many friends and family home. In this vast world we live, this winter...
Entertainment listings Dec. 15-24
Live music Dec. 15 Craig Fahey at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Concord High Chamber and Jazz Concert at the Concord City Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The Morning Buzz Christmas Ball will be at the Capitol Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 Stray Dog at Makris Lobster and Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. The Hart of Sound with Colin Hart at Over the Moon Farmstead from 6 to 9 p.m. Mary Fagan Jazz Combo at Area 23 at 8 p.m. Songweavers and...
CYPN of the Month: Backstage with Cap Center’s Sal Prizio
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Sal Prizio. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Sal Prizio Where do you live? Concord, NH. How old are you? 46. Where do you currently work? The Capitol Center for the Arts. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I have been working...
There’s always someone in need
If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community during this holiday season, here are a few of the many places that are seeking donations. Friends of Forgotten Children Friends of Forgotten Children, a 100% volunteer-run provider of food, clothing and holiday gifts for low-income and at-risk individuals and families, has been serving the greater Concord area since 1972. If you would like to fill a child’s wishes for Christmas...
Visit a pop-up or a craft fair
If you’re looking for a unique gift to give your loved ones this year, and trying to shop local, look no further than one of New Hampshire’s many talented artisans and crafters. Here are some craft fairs and markets you can visit this holiday season. Through December Concord Handmade Pop-up This downtown favorite featuring local artists is returning for its 12th season and this year will be hosted inside Penumbra (10 N. State St.,...
Want a gift idea? Here’s 12!
Whether you are preparing for Hanukkah, the winter solstice, Kwanzaa, or Christmas, the upcoming holiday season is a special time for many of us, and shopping for gifts is often part of the celebration. Spread Joy, Shop Concord highlights local businesses in Concord, New Hampshire, and shares their stories, unique products, and best deals. This year, Concord locals submitted their favorite gift ideas to help you satisfy even the...
Until the clock strikes midnight
Maybe you trekked out among the throngs of mall shoppers for a day – or night – of browsing on Black Friday. And you’ve likely had packages dropped off on your front porch after some late-night cyber hunting on Amazon. Now, complete the trifecta by coming to downtown Concord to see what your local merchants have to offer. Concord’s annual Midnight Merriment is returning to downtown Concord for a night of shopping, deals, food and...
At Pitchfork Records, a downtown institution, what’s old is new again
With 49 years in the business of selling music, Michael Cohen has seen about everything. Lately, he’s seeing it all over again. “It’s gone back to the beginning!” said Cohen, the owner of downtown mainstay Pitchfork Records & Stereo, sounding both amused and a little incredulous. Cohen was a student at Henniker’s New England College in 1972 when he and some friends started selling vinyl records – then called LPs or long-playing...
Entertainment for Nov. 23 to Dec. 3
Live music Nov. 25 Brad Myrick at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Mikey G. at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Tina J at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 8 to 11 p.m. Brian Booth Jazz Quartet at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Kilroy at Penuche’s Ale House Nov. 26 Chris Torrey at Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market form 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Hart of Sound (Colin Hart) at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m....
