Take a trip down memory lane 2017 with us
Well, it’s just about time to close the books on another successful year of The Concord Insider.But before we officially say goodbye to 2017, we felt it was only right to take a trip down memory lane. It was a monumental 12 months for us as we experienced, covered and reported on some pretty important stories. Although instead of ranking what appeared in the Insider from one to 10, we thought it would be best to touch upon all the...
We took plenty of great photos during 2017
Over the course of 12 months, we photograph a lot of things. Whether it’s an event, for a feature or something we come across, we always have our cameras ready to capture the action. And in 2017, we had a pretty good year in the ol’ snapshot department. After spending some time last week combing through every edition of the Insider, we came up with a collection of cool, fun and quirky photos we took last year – and here’s a...
Concord makes it easy for Instagram users
Every month, we search Instagram for impressive shots of Concord to share with all of you. And since this is the Year in Review Issue, we figured why not bring a few of the best ones back for a little photo spread. You’re welcome!
There are all kinds of fun New Year’s Eve events in Concord
Christmas just ended, which means there’s one more big holiday left before we turn the calendar – New Year’s Eve.This is one of the few nights of the whole year where you’re fully expected to have big plans – anyone who doesn’t must be a real lame-o. And nobody wants to be Mr. (or Mrs.) Lame-o.That’s why you should all use this two-page spread as your official guide to New Year’s Eve in Concord. We found lots of cool and exciting...
TheaterSports brings competitive improv to Hatbox Theatre
If there’s one activity that’s universally adored by all of mankind, it’s throwing socks at people on a stage.Though the chances to do such a thing (without fear of prosecution or retribution) are few and far between, that’s all about to change when Granite State TheaterSports brings its own brand of improv to Hatbox Theatre this Saturday.Theatresports is a form of dramatic, competitive improv that was created in 1977. The format...
Best Missed Connections from 1st half of 2017
As many of you have told us, the Missed Connections is a highlight of your Insider reading.So since this is a look back at 2017, we figured why not go through all the postings we found over the course of the year and share them once again.What we found is that there were lots of good ones, so to ensure we got them all in, we’ll print the first half of the year this week and the second half in the Jan. 2 issue.And if you happened to...
Live music, theater and movie listings for Concord
It’s the week of New Year’s Eve, which means there should be plenty going on in the entertainment world in Concord. And while there is indeed plenty of entertainment ahead this week, the stuff that’s happening on New Year’s Eve is listed separately – you (should have) just read it all on the previous two pages. Therefore, here’s the best of all the entertainment in Concord that does not have anything to do with New Year’s Eve or Day....
Bulletin Board
NHTI is hosting a winter open house Explore NHTI at our winter open house on Jan. 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., in the Student Center/Wellness Center Gym.Learn about our 90 academic programs, tour our 240-acre campus and find out about campus life at NHTI. Meet current and former students, academic department heads and representatives from admissions and financial aid.Contact the admissions office at 230-4011 or nhtiadm@ccsnh.edu for...
Book of the Week: ‘Furthermore’
FurthermoreTahereh Mafi2016, 401 pagesChildren’s fantasy When her 12th birthday arrives, Alice Alexis Queensmeadow lives in a town where magic is farmed, carefully controlled and turned into currency. Each child there has her own magical gift, and at the age of 12 is assigned a task that uses that gift. Alice meets Oliver, a much disliked older boy who is still on his own quest, and he convinces her to come with him to the land of...
Did you receive an unwanted Christmas gift?
It happens every year.You’re sitting in front of the Christmas tree with an unopened gift in your hand. You peel back the wrapping paper to reveal . . . something you don’t want, need or have any use for.It was a thoughtful gesture, so you politely thank the person who gave you the gift, before putting it in a closet the day after Christmas to be forgotten about until the next time you go to clean out that closet.But this year, we...
This Week in Concord History
Dec. 26, 1856: A fire reduces Concord’s Phenix Hotel to ashes. It will rise again on the same spot.Dec. 26, 1900: The police foil a murder for hire in Concord. The hitman turns in the woman who offered him $10, her rings and a pair of opera glasses to kill her estranged husband. The woman, 26-year-old Carrie Sinclair Huntoon, is a Concord belle who can trace her ancestry to the Pilgrims. She will be found insane and committed to the...
N.H. Federal Credit Union wants to teach you
Do you struggle when it comes to spending money you don’t necessarily have?Are you looking to buy a house or a car, and don’t really know where to begin?Is your credit score not quite where you want it to be?Well, N.H. Federal Credit Union wants to help. It’s been almost two years since they turned their 47 N. Main St. branch into the Center for Finance & Education. That’s where they hold free classes on the topics we just...
Stop by a gallery or two this week
Concord is home to lots of great locations to see some incredible art.So that means at any given time, there will be a wide range of work on display all over the city.It’s hard keeping track of all the shows, hours you can view them and how long they’ll be around. So we’ve compiled this trusty list for you, so you can concentrate on checking out the art.McGowanIntermission Show: New and Old WorkThrough Jan. 27Hours: Tuesday through...
