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....
CYPN: Mark Borak has a love of the outdoors
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Mark Borak. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Mark Borak Where do you live? Bow, NH. Where do you currently work? I am one of three Independent Financial Advisors at Bahr Casey Financial Services. I help people reach their...
Christmas Parade among holiday events
The city manager’s office sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The full newsletter can be found by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the “Newsletter” button. Here are some highlights: Community Development Block Grant Awards On Nov. 3, the NH Community Development Finance Authority awarded the City $1,500,000 in Community Development Block Grants to support the development of a new Boys and Girls Club facility in...
It’s showtime: Plan for holiday events
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to save the date and get tickets for all of your favorite seasonal shows. Local theatre groups and performance venues have calendars filled with classics like the Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol alongside one-act plays and Celtic music. Some shows are free, while others require purchasing a ticket and reserving a seat, so make sure you don’t miss out on the merriment! NOV. 25...
Playing this week: Live music and stage show
Live music Nov. 17 Andrew North at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. NHMC Artist Showcase at Area 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18 Chris Powers at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. Scott King at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Thrown to the Wolves at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Brian Burnout’s Birthday Special at Penuche’s Ale House Nov. 19 Chris Peters at Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m....
Bulletin board: This week’s happenings
What does homelessness in Concord look like? Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce for this critical discussion on Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Concord. What does housing instability mean for individuals, youth, and families in the Capital Region? A panel of representatives from local agencies, who work directly with Concord’s unhoused population on a daily basis, will discuss the causes and...
Veterans Day: A time to reflect
Veterans Day concert Part of the William H. Gile Community Concert Series, New Hampshire’s Own 39th Army Field Band will perform at the Capitol Center for the Arts on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. The 90-minute audio visual experience will also feature some of the best civilian musicians in the State, as we thank veterans from all of the service branches. The performance will include a wide variety of music genres including: rock,...
Entertainment this week
Live shows Nov. 10 Mike Morris at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Gardner Berry at Area 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 11 Andrew North & The Rangers at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Nov. 12 Joel Begin at Downtown Concord Winter Farmers Market from 1 to 4 p.m. Crazy Steve Jam at Area 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. Colin Hart at Hermanos from 6:30 p.m. Karen Grenier at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Mikey G at Chen Yang Li from 7 to 10...
City News: Week of Nov. 10
The city manager’s office sent out the City Manager’s Newsletter last Friday. The full newsletter can be found by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the “Newsletter” button. Here are some highlights: City meetings City meetings are held in person in Council Chambers at 37 Green St. (unless otherwise specified on the City’s calendar). Upcoming meetings include: City Council Meeting: Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Planning Board: Nov. 16, 7...
Bulletin board: Fairs and folk fun
Christmas craft fair The United Church of Penacook, at the corner of Community Drive and Canal Street in Penacook, will hold a Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters will offer hand-crafted home décor, holiday decorations, knit/crochet goods, stuffed toys, jams and jellies, handbags, artisan soaps, and more. There will also be a bake sale. Visit ucpnh.org for crafter list and craft pictures....
Live music and theater — catch a show
Live music Nov. 4 Kimayo at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 5 Chad Verbeck at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Decatur Creek at Over the Moon Farmstead from 2 to 5 p.m. Charlie Chronopolous at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Chris Peters at Chen Yang Li from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 6 April Cushman at Contoocook Cider Company from 1 to 4 p.m. Eric Lindberg at Over the Moon Farmstead from 2 to 5 p.m. Eric...
Choosing kindness over competition
By Gracie McHugh Many Americans know or at least recognize the name Jesse Owens. He was an American track and field powerhouse who won 4 Gold Medals at the 1936 Olympics under the cloud of racism, hatred and anti semitism. He is best known for being the first American in history to win four gold medals in a single Olympics. He is perhaps less well known for his ability to persevere with courage and integrity throughout his life, even...
Bulletin board — A focus on book events
Sen. Feingold visits NH Senator Russ Feingold visits Gibson’s Bookstore on Thursday, Nov. 3 at noon to talk about his new book, The Constitution in Jeopardy: An Unprecedented Effort to Rewrite Our Fundamental Law and What We Can Do About It. In this important book, Feingold, a former U.S. senator and Prindiville, a legal scholar, distill extensive legal and historical research and examine the grave risks inherent in this effort. But...
Book review: A real odd couple
The Marmalade Diaries: The True Story of an Odd Couple By Ben Aitken (325 pages, memoir, 2022) This is a charming and funny book about being locked down with a complete stranger because of the coronavirus. October 21, 2020 – Ben Aitken is a young writer looking for a cheap room in London. He finds one in a nice neighborhood, for a great price. He thinks that there must be a catch, and there is. The catch is Winnie. Winnie...
Catch a show this week – some ideas for you
Live EntertainmentOct. 27 Brian Booth at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. DJ Dicey Karaoke at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Oct. 28 Ryan Williamson at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Channel 3 at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. BeefStu at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. Scott Solsky & Friends at Penuche’s Ale House Oct. 29 Gary Hodges at Two Villages Art Society from 12 to 2 p.m. Justin Cohn at Contoocook Cider...
Get yourself ready for Halloween
13th AnnualHalloween Howl & Trunk or Treat in downtown Concord Get your costumes ready for downtown Concord’s spookiest night out. Intown Concord’s Halloween Howl returns to Main St. on Friday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The wicked fun on Main St. includes community trick-or-treating, festive costumes, and plenty of ghoulish games and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Trunk or Treat will also be making a comeback this...
CYPN profile: She loves Concord’s small-town charm
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Kayla Grimme. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better. Kayla Grimme How old are you? 27. Where do you currently work? I am currently transitioning into a new career as an Account Coordinator for Spectrum Marketing. With that change, I...
Bulletin board – Oct. 27 to Nov. 2
Featured artist in Concord New Hampshire Art Association fine art photographer Nicki French will have her work displayed in an exhibit titled, “A Few of My Favorite Things,” at the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center from Oct. 26 to through Dec. 23. Each image in French’s exhibit begins with the photographing of one of her favorite things combined with locally grown garden flowers and wildflowers; and sometimes, a...
Artistic connections
You still have a few days left to soak in the power of cross-medium collaborations at the Kimball Jenkins Mansion. There, you’ll explore the results of a summer-long collaboration between members of the NH Furniture Masters and selected artists and faculty from Kimball Jenkins as part of the NH Furniture Masters’ Annual Exhibition. Earlier this year, 14 furniture masters were paired with 28 artists to participate in a three-month...
Entertainment listings for the week of Oct. 20
Live music Oct. 20 Craig Fahey at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. NHMC Artist Showcase at Area 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 21 Fuzz Box at Makris Lobster & Steak House from 7 to 10 p.m. Zak Trojano at Over the Moon Farmstead from 7 to 10 p.m. Hank Osborne & Friends at Area 23 from 8 to 11 p.m. The Special Guests at Penuche’s Ale House Oct. 22 John Franzosa at Hermanos from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Alex Cohen at Contoocook Cider Company from 1...
Bulletin board
Halloween festivities Join Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center for the 2nd Annual Halloween and Fall Festivities Fun on Oct. 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. Enjoy Trick or Treating with horses, a haunted trails walk, fortune telling, face painting, costume contest, s’mores bonfire and more. The haunted trails walk will be kid-friendly until the sun goes down, when things will get a little spookier. Costume contest will be held at 6:30...
