The Kimby-Jenks students are once again filling the gallery walls
For the last 15 years, every December, the fine people at Kimball-Jenkins put together an exhibit that showcases the fine work of their students for all to see. So consider this your official invitation to the annual Kimby Jenks Student Art Exhibit, which will be on display through Jan. 2 in the Carolyn Jenkins gallery.
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For the last 15 years, every December, the fine people at Kimball-Jenkins put together an exhibit that showcases the fine work of their students for all to see. So consider this your official invitation to the annual Kimby Jenks Student Art Exhibit, which will be on display through Jan. 2 in the Carolyn Jenkins gallery.
SPCA animals gave NHTI students a study break and licked some faces
There were plenty of things we loved about college. Taking finals wasn’t one of them. But then again, we never had the pleasure of studying in the presence of a pleasant little furry critter (unless you count that one kid from Room 118.) Not so for the students in Strout Hall at NHTI, who got to take a study break with some cuty and cuddly animals from the Pope Memorial SPCA on Tuesday night. Cesar the dog and Pecan the cat made an...
Holly the Elf has been busy this year, what’s your elf been up to?
Holly the Elf has been delighting the Vanpelt children this year with her nightly tricks, but we know she’s not alone. And we want to see what your elf has been up to, so send us some pictures to news@theconcordinsider.com.
Red River Theatres had our kind of visit with Santa
There was a lot going on downtown during Midnight Merriment on Dec. 6, but if you happened to duck into Red River Theatres, you ran into a totally rad Santa appearance – a Santa Dude appearance, to be exact. Jeff Weber, one of Red River’s “amazing volunteers and members,” according to Angie Lane, events and marketing manager at the theater, was there dressed as Santa Dude in an homage to The Big Lebowski (we hope we didn’t just ruin...
Instagram photo of the Week – Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Who says you can’t do summer things during New Hampshire winters? Oh, right, it was just everyone. Well, Instagram user @daverson603 isn’t having it. What he is having is a nice day fishing on the Merrimack River, as illustrated (minus the visible fishing) in this photo. Do your thing, @daverson603! We also want you to do your thing, then post it on Instagram, then tag us with #concordinsider. That’s the formula for getting pictures...
This Week In Concord History
Dec. 16, 2000: Rick Trombly, who lost his bid for re-election to the state Senate a month ago, is among 11 applicants interviewing to fill a vacancy on the Merrimack County Commission, the Monitor reports. He will soon be given the job by the panel of judges making the selection.Dec. 16, 1976: Gov. Mel Thomson announces he will have state troopers stationed at border liquor stores to harass out-of-state tax agents who sometimes try to...
Concord’s Holiday Dinner to feed those in need on Christmas
Christmas is a day for spending time with family, eating a nice meal and tearing off the wrapping paper from the presents Santa left under the tree. But not everybody is fortunate enough to enjoy that kind of holiday. And that’s why Steve Duprey began hosting the Concord Community Holiday Dinner seven years ago. He wanted a way to give back during the holiday season, and with the Friendly Kitchen closed on Christmas Day, it just...
We went window shopping for winners
The Merchants Roundtable and Intown Concord proudly announced the winners of the first downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest this week:∎ Best use of red: Pompanoosuc Mills.∎ Most sparkle: Little River Oriental Rugs.∎ Most creative: Bravo Boutique.∎ Honorable mentions: Concord Food Co-op and Viking House.∎ Judges’ choice: Britches of Concord, Things are Cooking, and N.H. Federal Credit Union.Congratulations to the winners, and...
Take the first step to becoming a cowboy with a new pair of boots
There’s so many decisions when it comes to buying your first pair of cowboy boots. You first need to know what situation you’ll be wearing them for. Do you want a dressy look? Then go with a simple and sophisticated black. Is this boot going to be used while on top of a horse? Then a flat sole is your perfect choice. Or will you be attending a country concert? If that’s the case, then why not show off some bright and colorful...
Walk-In Wednesday at Heights Center Dec. 17
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association offers Walk-In Wednesday on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at Heights Community Center, 14 Canterbury Road. Walk-In Wednesday is held on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Walk-In Wednesday is an opportunity to get your questions answered. A VNA team member is available to meet with people inpidually regarding their specific concerns. Whether it is in-home support, end-of-life...
Christmas pageant at East Congregational
East Congregational Church will be presenting “Twas the Night Before Christmas” pageant during 10 a.m. worship on Sunday, Dec. 21. Members and friends of the church are reminded that Dec. 21 is the last day of the bake and craft sale to support Heifer Project Intl., and also the last day to bring in warm adult hats, insulated gloves, scarves and socks for local social service agencies. A family friendly and music filled Christmas Eve...
Remember what you can and cannot burn
In light of recent storm damage, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services wants to remind homeowners and businesses that there are restrictions on the types of material that can be burned in outside fires. It is unlawful to burn items such as: Construction and demolition debris, household trash, tires, furniture and any kind of painted, treated or glued wood Burning these materials releases toxic air pollutants, creates...
Human Resources Assoc. to hold meeting Dec. 18
The members of the Human Resources Association of Greater Concord (HRAGC) will hold their monthly meeting at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, in the Maine Room at Two Delta Drive in Concord. The program for this meeting, entitled “Talking about the Dog: How to Add Effective Storytelling to Your Presentations,” will provide participants with strategies, tips and techniques from storytelling that are sure to engage an audience. “Audience...
Hospital seeking clothes this holiday season
This holiday season, consider adding an additional gift to your gift list for young pediatric, Emergency Department or Family Health Center patients at Concord Hospital as part of their Spirit of Giving Campaign. Often-times a young patient’s clothing is rendered unwearable upon their arrival at Concord Hospital. Your gift of new pajamas (all seasons), socks and undergarments are needed to ensure that every child is discharged with...
December supper this Friday at Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church/Merrill Park, located at 30 Eastman St., will hold its monthly supper on Friday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. The December supper features roast turkey/dressing, mashed potatoes/gravy, butternut squash and apple crisp. So come, bring your family and friends and take the night off from cooking. There is no charge, but donations are welcomed and support our Take-A-Tote Ministry which helps to feed Concord’s hungry...
Murdoch named Concord 250 project manager
Concord 250 has selected Kim Murdoch of Murdoch Social Capital as project manager for the 2015 year-long celebration of Concord’s 250th anniversary. A Concord native, Murdoch has served as executive director of Centennial Senior Center and interim executive director of Intown Concord. She is founder of the nonprofit Concord Public Safety Foundation, treasurer of Concord TV and a founding board member of the Rock On Foundation. Murdoch...
Evo Rock to host winter solstice party Dec. 20
Evo Rock and Fitness is hosting its annual winter solstice party on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 4:32 p.m. to close. Climbing on this day will be done with the lights out, so make sure to bring a headlamp, or one can be purchased at the door.
Classic Concord Photo – Tue, 16 Dec 2014
This is obviously a scene from another, much more sepia era in Concord history, but there’s some pretty cool stuff here at the corner of Pleasant and Main Street. For instance, note the granite crosswalk on a dirt road, the horse watering trough in the middle of the “intersection,” and the handy downtown casket and coffin store, just in case you happened to need to hit that up after leaving J. S. Green’s boots and shoes place (though...
City Briefly
Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell slaps some lipstick and rouge on his city memo and nominates it to be a hunkette. We pass, but we still present it here! We didn’t leave yetSee what we did there?The recent winter weather conditions temporarily suspended fall leaf collection efforts and have kept Highway and Utilities crews busy with snow and storm debris removal for the last two weeks, Aspell writes. As the weather forecast calls...
Concord Public Library Book of the week
For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net or visit us on Tumblr (reading-rumblr.tumblr.com and concordteens.tumblr.com) and Facebook (facebook.com/ConcordPublicLibrary.)Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and RedemptionBryan Stevenson2014, 336 pagesNonfictionJust Mercy is about Bryan Stevenson’s work as the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. EJI works to free the wrongly incarcerated,...
