DAR chapter honors local high school seniors

The Buntin-Rumford-Webster Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has announced the selection of six high school seniors from Concord area high schools who have been honored for good citizenship. These six students are: Elise E. Berry (Pittsfield Middle High School), Trevor P. Abel (Bow High School), Avery G. Sahr (Bishop Brady High School), Abigail J. Ciarametaro, (Merrimack Valley High School), Jennifer Noni (Coe Brown Northwood Academy) and Ashlie L. Klawes (Pembroke Academy).

Concord Community Music School Hosts 22nd Annual David Surette Mandolin Festival

The 22nd David Surette Mandolin Festival, to be held March 8-9 at the Concord Concord Community Music School, celebrates the many voices of the mandolin, a stringed instrument heard in bluegrass, old-time, classical, swing, blues, Brazilian, Italian, and Celtic music. The festival is named for its founder, New England musician David Surette. With a reputation that reached across the US and beyond to Canada, England, France and Italy, Surette was admired and respected as a player, composer and teacher.

Alton Brown is ready to dish it out at the Capitol Center for the Arts

By REBECA PEREIRA

Alton Brown is not retiring.

Youth Art Month: Concord School District holds student show at City Wide Community Center

By RACHEL WACHMAN

To celebrate student work in honor of Youth Art Month, the Concord School District hosts an annual art show compiling pieces made by students from kindergarten to twelfth-grade across the district. This year’s show opened on Thursday, Feb. 20 and will run through Wednesday, April 2 at the City Wide Community Center.

‘A communal place to go’: Black Forest Nursery offers free educational classes and paid hands-on workshops

By RACHEL WACHMAN

From learning about houseplants or planning a vegetable garden to growing kitchen herbs or even exploring the world of beekeeping, Black Forest Nursery in Boscawen offers a broad array of free weekend classes.

Bestselling New Hampshire author Lisa Rogak to present “Propaganda Girls” at Gibson’s Bookstore

Gibson's Bookstore will welcome New Hampshire author Lisa Rogak at a launch event for her newest book  “Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS” on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Rogak, who lives in Canaan, will present the incredible untold story of four women who helped win World War Two by generating a wave of black propaganda: Betty MacDonald, a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii, Zuzka Lauwers who grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village, Jane Smith-Hutton the wife of a naval attaché living in Tokyo, and Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer. 

Applications open for largest student journalism award in NH

Applications are now open for New Hampshire’s largest student journalism award, the Brodsky Prize, which was established seven years ago by the late Jeffrey Brodsky and his father, Howard, to encourage innovation by student journalists. The $5,000 prize is open to all high school students attending public, charter, or parochial schools in New Hampshire.

New England Racing Museum seeking volunteers to help preserve New England auto racing history

The New England Racing Museum is looking for passionate volunteers to help preserve and share the rich history of auto racing in the region. As we celebrate The Year of The Modified, we are expanding our efforts to showcase legendary Modified race cars and the drivers who made them famous. We need dedicated individuals to assist in various roles, including:

Q&A with Hopkinton-raised debut author Christine Murphy on “Notes on Surviving the Fire”

Author Christine Murphy, who grew up in Hopkinton, will return to the Concord area on Wednesday, Feb. 26 to present her debut novel at Gibson’s Bookstore.

Inside Orleans: pop rock band member Lance Hoppen shares musical journey ahead of Concord performance

With hits such as “Love Takes Time, ”Dance with Me,” and “Still the One,” the smooth melodic pop-rock music of Orleans has stood the test of time in the past 53 years since the group’s formation. Bringing its music to Concord, the band will perform at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on Thursday, Feb. 27.

Spring bulk orders from Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire available until March 1

Calling all farmers and gardeners: Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire’s annual spring bulk order is a collective buying program for organic farming and gardening supplies. No minimum order. No shipping charges. You don’t have to be a member to order, though members pay less. Save on supplies and support the association at the same time!

Wedding Guide: Celebrating local lovers through a photo spotlight of New Hampshire weddings

Young Professional of the Month: Derrick Loughlin captures community on camera

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

Art in all seasons: Winter Arts Market coming to Kimball Jenkins

by RACHEL WACHMAN

Jessica Livingston has always loved to draw but never viewed herself as an artist until a few years ago. As her perception of her work changed, so too did her means of sharing it with the world.

Wedding Guide: Four Winds Farm offers weddings from August through October

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Many couples looking to get married in the Monadnock region, attracted by the area’s natural beauty and stunning views, dream of an outdoor wedding, especially during September and October.

NHTI to host film screening of “Every Little Thing”

In the latest installment of its film series, NHTI will host a screening of “Every Little Thing” on Friday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m.

Wedding Guide: Bonnie Cutter Coll has been offering floral arrangements for more than 30 years

By DAVID ALLEN

Years ago, Bonnie Coll Cutter’s father said, “Prove to me there’s a need for it,” when she mentioned designing and creating florals.

Wedding Guide: How to get a marriage license (and you need one since N.H. doesn’t recognize common-law marriages)

By DAVID BROOKS

It’s pretty straightforward to get a marriage certificate in New Hampshire as long as you’re at least 18 years old, but you need to gather the right documents first.

New Hampshire Film Festival receives Academy Award qualifying status in third category

The New Hampshire Film Festival recently achieved status as an Academy Award qualifying festival for the Short Film Awards in a new category: documentary shorts. The festival previously received this distinction in the categories of live action shorts and animation shorts. This third milestone solidifies the festival’s status as a platform for short filmmakers worldwide, providing a direct pathway to Oscar eligibility.

Wedding Guide: Creative cocktails add a personalized spin to traditional wedding beverages

By RACHEL WACHMAN

When most people picture wedding beverages, they tend to think of champagne toasts and open bars. As a wedding guest, you often find the drink in your hand to be a constant companion as the reception unfolds. With couples leaning into creative ways to personalize their celebratory day, what you drink at a wedding can sometimes become one of the details that sticks with you long past the late-night dancing, multi-course meals and fancy outfits.