Make a summer splash
Whether you’re seeking a comfortable place to cool off, a natural lake to swim in, or a local pool for fun with friends and family, Concord and the surrounding areas are full of hidden gems and natural bodies of water. As temperatures continue to rise over the summer,...
The original boys of summer
While it took to tennis and golf in warm weather recreation, Concord, not unlike the rest of the country, loved its baseball too; for watching as well as participating. The Sunset League got going in 1909 with four teams – the Haymakers, Old Timers, Sluggers and the...
The arts take over
Artwork, jewelry, music, theater, film, dance, food – you’ll get it all in one weekend at sites throughout the city Capital Arts Fest Sept. 24 to 26 Downtown will be humming with activity for this fall’s Arts Fest. League members will be showcasing their skills in...
Off the shelf
The best sorts of books are the ones that leave you feeling a bit breathless as you turn the last page. The ones you stay up with past bedtime, not quite ready to turn off the light yet. The ones you can’t wait to figure out the ending to but also don’t want to...
Vintage Vroom
Inside Ron Wirth’s barn, nestled between the old tools, knick knacks and hundreds of transistor radios, sits an old love. “I cared for it like my first baby. It was my first baby,” Wirth said. “I cared for it. I washed it and polished it every week.” The chrome on the...
Events Fall 2021
SEPT. 10-26White Rabbit Red Rabbit“White Rabbit Red Rabbit” is an absurdist adventure that sits on the boundary of comedy and drama. The script itself is unknowable. Actors and audiences alike are encouraged not to talk about it at all. To this day, there is virtually...
Farm Life Discovered
It’s easy to be awe-struck more by the ostriches that reside at Fowl Language Farm in Gilmanton, than the farmer who tends to them. His name is Michael Bedford and he would love to tell you about his flock of “prehistoric...
The Same Color
The leaves have fallen,maple, oak, ash and birch, from the many trees,near our beloved church. With foliage concluded,vibrant colors no longer remain, unlike in some ways,but in others just the same. They are now together,equal and in the same place, on the ground...
The Voice of N.H.
Laura Knoy first considered leaving The Exchange in 2020, shortly after wrapping up her election coverage of the New Hampshire primary. She thought the show’s coverage of the tumultuous election was well-received and leaving at the 25-year mark would be a nice, round...
With appreciation, adventures await – From the editor
It feels good to break the shackles of a global pandemic and get back to a bona fide New Hampshire summer. Finally, we can feel the wind whip through our hair while we speed across the water, shouting to our friends over the whir of the boat engine, “This is...
A farewell to fleeting moments
Here, at Around Concord magazine, we like to look ahead to tell you about all the adventures and options that await. Sometimes, though, we have to look back, even if it’s only to reflect on the meaningful moments. We ran into this photograph taken in the middle of...
The Show Must Go On
Theater lovers should rejoice that once again plays and musicals will be returning to the stage. However, for many companies, those “stages” will feel more akin to Shakespeare’s Globe or Greece’s odeons. Many are planning for outdoor performances to increase capacity...
Destination Disc Golf
What took root decades ago as a college cult sport has slowly made its way into the mainstream as a competitive pursuit for serious players or a fun weekend outing for first-timers. Disc golf has always formed the basis of its sports around the rigid rules found on...
Your Summer Takes Shape – Events
June 11 to 27 Hampton Beach Sand Sculpture Festival Two hundred tons of sand will be imported to the beach and invited sculptors will compete for $25,000 in prizes. Judging and people’s choice awards will be distributed on June 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. with an award...
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