The Lakes Region has all kinds of fun stuff for the whole family to do
It’s late summer, and we’re in New Hampshire. Where to go and what to do?Head up to the Lakes Region, of course.The Lakes Region, in central New Hampshire, is one of the most beautiful and entertaining regions in the Granite State. Blending a solid mix of natural and commercial attractions, there’s really something in the region for everyone.The region consists of basically all the towns surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam...
Lakes Region: Gunstock, Winni Playhouse, Funspot among the region’s entertainment destinations
A wise man once said, “If it’s not fun, why do it?”That’s kind of the whole philosophy of the Insider. While there’s always some big news out there – this candidate said this, the school board meeting went like this, this person was arrested for this or that – we prefer to stick to stuff people actually want to hear about, like riding mountain coasters, playing arcade games and watching live performances. For this Field Trip issue, we...
Lakes Region: No shortage of places to grab a bite or a pint
As everyone knows, the Insider has always been a big proponent of eating, especially on a Field Trip. Luckily, the Lakes Region has more than enough options to choose from on this front. While there are plenty of big, fancy restaurants to choose from – most of which are probably great – we’re always on the lookout for places that are a little different and might have something unique about them. We found a few places that fit the...
Lakes Region: Local business shopping is all the rage around here
When it comes to shopping, many people like to support small, local businesses over the billion-dollar multinational corporations. The Lakes Region has plenty of small businesses to support. We got to check out three of them last week.Black Cove BeveragesA hard business to fit into any of our three categories, Black Cove Beverages is essentially a one-man operation that produces one product: Morecello. Morecello is a blackberry cello...
Lakes Region: All kinds of fun events coming up in the area
Cruise with a naturalist Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., through Aug. 29. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness. Uncover the rich natural history of Squam Lake with an experienced naturalist educator. Observe Loons and Bald Eagles and their nesting sites along with other wildlife. Learn how animals survive and adapt to their aquatic world. Gain an appreciation and deeper understanding of...
Entertainment: Live Music on the Lawn rescheduled, jazz at Hermanos and more
Music Tuesday John Franzosa at Hermanos Cocina Mexicana at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Paul Lovely at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Open mic at Area 23 at 6 p.m. Senie Hunt at Courtyard by Marriott at 6 p.m. Steven Chagnon at Concord Craft Brewing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday Will Hatch at Hermanos at 6:30 p.m. Homeschool Prom Queen at Penuche’s at 9 p.m. Ryan Montbleau Band at Bank of NH Stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 to $38 plus fees at ccanh.com. Joel...
City Manager’s Newsletter: Guided hike, construction work and more
On Friday, Stefanie Breton, the city’s public information officer, sent out the weekly City Manager’s Newsletter. You can read the full newsletter by going to concordnh.gov and clicking the Newsletter button on the home page. Here are some of the highlights: HRKNSScowork Monthly Speaker Come check out the next installment of the HRKNSScowork Monthly Speaker Series with John Clemente, co-founder and president of Echo Ridge, at The...
Bulletin Board: Pride event, film fest, music lessons and more
Pride Pops Up at True Brew again In June, more than 200 LGBTQ and allies popped up at True Brew Barista. So over Labor Day weekend we are ending summer the way it began. For our next gathering, we’re headed back to True Brew Barista for good music, great people and amazing food and drinks. Gather at True Brew on Saturday at 6 p.m. to build community among New Hampshire’s LGBTQ and allies. There’s no cover charge or registration...
Funds for Education Golf Tournament brings local education funding total to over $150K
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and 2019 Golf Committee Co-Chairs Paul Ebbs of Sprout for Business and Wendy Keeler of Fairway Real Estate enthusiastically announce the winners of the 31st Annual Funds for Education Golf Tournament held on Aug. 7 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course in Concord. Through the generous support of 2019 Presenting Sponsor Northway Bank, numerous sponsors and 140 players who participated on 35 teams, the...
The Yogi: Vegas – the yoga training capital of the world
For the InsiderCall it a midlife crisis.I was staring up into a dark February sky. It was one of those all-day Nor’easters in New Hampshire, and I had just finished clearing a foot and a half of fresh snow from the long, steep driveway that leads to my home. The snowblower idled next to me. I was laying there, at the bottom of the driveway, wondering how I was going to get up. I was fairly fit, in my early 40s, and in pain. It was the...
Making Good Health Simple: Snacking – how to do it right, while staying healthy
Snacking. It’s a legit thing. Possibly even a lifestyle. You see, I can not live without snacks. I have them in the center console of my car, the pocket of every bag I carry, and a dedicated drawer in my office. For me, snacks have to be small enough to carry in my purse, yet substantial enough so I don’t get hangry. Snacking is something different for everyone (example: if you ask my son, he’d say a cheeseburger is a snack). Your...
Book of the Week: ‘The Cairo Brief’
The Cairo Brief: Poppy Denby InvestigatesFiona Veitch Smith2018, 340 pagesHistorical Mystery Poppy Denby is an enthusiastic young reporter for The Daily Globe in London. It is December, 1921. She and her editor are invited to the auction of the “death mask” of Nefertiti at the grand country estate of Sir James Maddox. Representatives from great museums of the world in America, Germany, England and Egypt are all interested in it. The...
This Week in Concord History
Aug. 27, 1991: Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder arrives in Concord and plays coy about plans to run for president. “I’m not unmindful at all of all the portents, the omens and the signs relative to being in New Hampshire. I take all of them seriously.” Wilder will eventually jump into the race but then back out. Aug. 27, 2002: A crowd at Heritage Heights in Concord peppers the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. Rep. John E....
