Cars & Coffee of Capital brings car lovers together in downtown Concord

Cars & Coffee on Capitol, hosted by Revelstoke Coffee, is a gathering of people and their vehicles in downtown Concord. All makes and models are welcome and encouraged. From rat-rods to exotics, muscle cars to imports, tuners to classics and...

‘The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club,’ by Helen Simonson (2024, 420 pages, Genre: Historical Fiction)Summer 1919. Constance Haverhill is employed as a companion to an elderly woman, Mrs. Fog. Constance is no longer welcome at home on...

Travel trends point to Concord, NH as an emerging destination

Tourism is breaking records in New Hampshire. According to a study prepared by Dean Runyan Associates for the NH Division of Travel and Tourism, visitors spent $2.4 billion in 2023 — a significant jump from the pre-pandemic years, including previous...

The lesson of a small Pembroke music venture – it’s all about bringing people together

By ROB AZEVEDO

There’s a framed picture of Abraham Lincoln that sits atop the mantle behind the bar at Pembroke City Limits, our new venue down in the historic Suncook village.Abe is there for reasons only those familiar with a particular old saloon in South Dakota...

Singing from the soul: 17-year-old New Hampshire native Malachi Gagnon rises in the music world

By RACHEL WACHMAN

Malachi Gagnon’s videos usually feature him sitting on a couch while strumming a guitar. The first notes of his voice as he begins to sing, smooth and deep, offer an invitation into his living room. The tempo picks up and he loses himself in the...

From the farm: Unexpected love for a ferocious pit bull

Cody, a 9-year-old pit bull rescued from the streets of St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, would viciously attack anything that moved — except humans.Encountering calves, car tires, horses, goats, and other dogs, Cody would lunge, bark, and attack. It’s...

NH Gay Men’s Chorus holds auditions for holiday concert series

The talented New Hampshire Gay Men’s Chorus (NHGMC) is holding open auditions for new singers to perform in its festive holiday concert series, “Joyful!”Auditions are held at the First Congregational Church, 508 Union Street, Manchester. Auditions are...

New London Barn Playhouse announces production of the new musical ‘Split’

The New London Barn Playhouse is thrilled to announce a developmental production of the new musical Split in collaboration with the award winning Off-Broadway theater company Transport Group.Performances of Split will take place at the New London Barn...

Head to the Hopkinton State Fair, a Labor Day Weekend tradition

The Hopkinton State Fair celebrates the best of agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit in New Hampshire. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with thrilling Midway rides, live music, delicious food, and exciting competitions like...

September events and activities at The Fells

First Thursday Hike at The Fells: Thursday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m.This informal, moderate walk is an opportunity to get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and perhaps discover something new about the property once owned by the John Hay...

Vintage Views: A tale from Blossom Hill

By JIM SPAIN

I have always been fortunate with supply and demand. My family has supplied me with many stories relating to the old days of Concord while my demand for interesting stories seems to be quite bottomless. I attribute the fact that I am the fifth...

Take Me Outside: Common Nighthawks – not common, not hawks!

By RUTH SMITH

As August wanes, many people lament that the summer is coming to an end. In fact, it is. Numerous natural events that we associate with fall, such as bird migration, begin in August. Some songbirds, shorebirds and insect eaters like the Common...

Terra String Quartet to perform free concert at Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen

Twiggs Gallery has organized a lovely evening of free chamber music with the Terra String Quartet on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Twiggs Gallery (254 King Street in Boscawen.)Prizewinners at the 2023 Melbourne International Chamber...

Capital Mineral Club presents 60th annual gem & mineral show in Concord

Capital Mineral Club presents the 60th annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show.Come see gems, jewelry, minerals, fossils, carvings, displays, demonstrations and more at the Everett Arena (15 Loudon Road, Concord) on Saturday, Aug. 24 ( 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)...

Literary in the Lounge welcome two New England authors

On Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m., environmental science professor Paul Bierman and acclaimed science journalist Brandon Keim visit The Music Hall Lounge with their books, “When the ice is gone” and “Meet the neighbors.” Join us for an impactful...

An evening with indie jazz duo Taylor O’Donnell and Mike Effenberger

Experience an evening of exceptional music, delicious food, and fine wine in an intimate and relaxed setting. The Loft at Hermit Woods Winery & Eatery is thrilled to present the indie jazz duo Taylor O’Donnell and Mike Effenberger on Thursday, Aug....

From the Farm: More dog than I could handle

Cody, the pitbull, was found cut up and emaciated at a dump in St. Croix in the Virgin Islands. When his rescuer, Katie, found the 9-year-old dog, he crawled into her lap, snuggling and bumping her with his muzzle. His recovery took a year.Katie...

Vintage Views: An apron full of silver dollars

By JIM SPAIN

Travel back with me 208 years to Barrington, New Hampshire. It is the Hayes family I greet, some of the earliest settlers of Barrington and known locally as hard-working farmers. The Hayes family resided over on Green Hill and grew their crops like...

Jodi Picoult discusses new novel, ‘By Any Other Name,’ in Concord

Gibson’s Bookstore, in conjunction with New Hampshire Public Radio and the Capitol Center for the Arts, is pleased to welcome best-selling author Jodi Picoult (Mad Honey) to the Chubb Theater for an evening of literary discussion of her new novel, By...

The Friends of the Audi hold annual ‘Pitch In Days’

The Friends of the Concord City Auditorium will host the 34th annual “Pitch In” on Aug. 19, 20 and 21 at Concord City Auditorium from 9 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.This is a barn-raising, community-building way to get the Audi shining for the...