N.H. swing dancing recovers from the pandemic; can it survive tech isolation?

By DAVID BROOKS

It was a little hard to hear him over the sound of “In the Mood,” but Mark Nelson had an explanation of why a big crowd is drawn to Concord every two months to dance to music that’s nearly a century old.“I think people are looking for a low-pressure...

Contoocook Artisans Holiday Craft Fair set for Dec. 6-8

The annual Contoocook Artisans Holiday Craft Fair will take place from Friday, Dec. 6, to Sunday, Dec. 8, at the American Legion Post 81 E.R. Montgomery Event Center, 169 Bound Tree Road, Hopkinton. Admission is free.This juried fine arts and crafts...

Comedian Juston McKinney returns to Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery Dec. 13

Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery will host acclaimed comedian Juston McKinney for an exclusive, intimate comedy night on Friday, Dec. 13. The show will take place at the winery, located at 72 Main St., Meredith, and will feature McKinney’s signature humor...

Author: Hisashi KashiwaiTitle: The Restaurant of Lost RecipesDate: 2014 (translation copyright 2024)Pages: 210Genre: FictionThis is another book by the author of The Kamogawa Food Detectives, with the same unusual father and daughter team cooking and...

Artisans holiday shopping event at Upton Chandler House in Warner

The Warner Historical Society will host its annual Holiday Artisans shopping event at the Upton Chandler House Museum, 10 West Main St. The open house runs Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The event features...

Ellis Paul and Radoslav Lorković to perform at Bass Hall in Peterborough

Singer-songwriter Ellis Paul and pianist Radoslav Lorković will perform at Bass Hall at the Monadnock Center in Peterborough on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.Ellis Paul, a celebrated figure in contemporary folk music, has built...

Vintage Views: Our beloved clock and bell in Concord

By JAMES W. SPAIN II

“How soft the music of those village bells, falling at interval upon the ear in cadence sweet; now dying all away, now pealing loud again, and louder still, clear and sonorous, as the gale comes on! With easy force it opens all the cells where memory...

The amazing talent of a Scottish Highland steer

By CAROLE SOULE

What’s more fun than riding in a carriage pulled by a horse? How about a cart pulled by a Scottish Highland steer? Most people think horses are the only draft animals, but maybe they should think about it again. Something as insignificant as a...

Henniker Handmade holiday event set for Small Business Saturday

 Henniker will host a special holiday shopping event on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. The Henniker Handmade & Homegrown group is organizing this pop-up boutique at the Henniker Community Center, 57 Main St., showcasing 12 local...

Community Players of Concord announce ‘The Gods of Comedy’ auditions

The Community Players of Concord will hold auditions for their production of The Gods of Comedy on Sunday, Dec. 8, and Monday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Auditions will take place at the Community Players Studio, 435 Josiah Bartlett Road, Concord....

Author Ty Gagne to discuss new book on White Mountains tragedy

Author Ty Gagne will discuss his latest book, “The Lions of Winter: Survival and Sacrifice on Mount Washington”, at Gibson's Bookstore, 45 South Main St., Concord, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. Gagne will be joined by Laura Knoy for a conversation...

Reed Cullen works remotely while building community in Concord

Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Reed Cullen, CPA. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know...

Concord Writers Group welcomes new members

Writing can be a solitary endeavor, but the Concord Writers Group provides a supportive community for writers of all levels and genres. Established in 1986, the group offers constructive feedback, encouragement, and opportunities to connect with...

Turning Pointe Center of Dance presents The Nutcracker

Celebrate the holiday season with a family-friendly performance of The Nutcracker, a timeless tradition filled with magic and wonder. The Turning Pointe Center of Dance will present the full-length ballet on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Concord...

Art exhibition explores the theme ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ at Epsom Public Library

The Highly Seasoned Artists are presenting their mixed media exhibition, Where Do We Go From Here, at the Epsom Public Library Gallery until Jan. 11 – opening was Nov. 23. The show features works by Jan Wittmer, Teresa Taylor, Mary Straub, Ann...

Vintage Views: Ben and Charlie, Concord’s last two city-owned horses

By JAMES W. SPAIN II

There are times in life when practical decisions, decisions that seem quite simple, hold more value than realized at the onset. It was about seventy-five years ago when the Concord CityManager Brackett was reviewing opportunities to bring Concord...

How is a dog like a cow?

By CAROLE SOULE

Two-month-old Scottish Highland steer Owen struggled against the lead rope. He pulled back, then leaped forward and followed with a flop. As he lay on the ground, his left eye peered balefully at me from between his shaggy bangs as if to say, “I don’t...

Photos: Monthly Concord classic car show wraps up ahead of winter

Cars and Coffee on Capitol held its last event of the season on Sunday with a variety of makes and models parked downtown. From 8 to 11 a.m. various cars rumbled in, parked with hoods up as the crowd meandered on Capitol Street in Concord. The event,...

Hollywood-based performer returns to John Stark High School to guide seniors in final musical production

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Dave Reynolds couldn’t be happier to return to John Stark Regional High School, where he’s helping this year’s senior class put on their final show.For him, this isn’t just a return to where he spent his teenage years; it’s a homecoming to the school,...