Concord Documentary Shown Oct. 15

Here are some of the upcoming Concord 250 events:

Free Film

Th. 10/15 -tickets required! Red River Theatres to host screening of “Concord: A Video Portrait”

The Concord Chats series of free, roving history events continues, with an update to this week’s offering. On Thursday, 10/15 at 6:00 p.m., Red River Theatres will host a screening of the documentary “Concord: A Video Portrait.” Due to limited space, free tickets are required, and can be reserved by clicking here.

Attendees will enjoy this wonderful local documentary by filmmaker John Gfroerer of Accompany Video Production. John will be onsite to answer questions and swap stories. At 6:00 p.m. promptly, any open seats will be made available to non-ticketed guests. The snack bar at Red River Theatres will be open; come early to get your popcorn, chocolate, appetizers, beer, wine, and more.

“Concord: A Video Portrait” takes a look into Concord’s past and present. Find out how Concord got its name, where the trolleys traveled, and how granite played an important role in Concord’s growth. Savor the romance of Memorial Field with “Turnstile Tom” and slide down the winter slopes of White Park. Hear the story of the Kimball-Jenkins Estate and drop in on the family of Yankee third baseman Red Rolfe. You will also hear the stories of two beloved CHS teachers, the man who photographed the City of Concord for 25 years, and Mary Louise Hancock reflecting on visits by Presidential Candidates. Music by RP Hale, Holly Outwin-Tepe, Sylvia Miskoe, David Tonkin, and Paul & Peggo Hodes.

2065 Time Capsule on Display

Stop by Merrimack County Savings Bank this month! It’s done! The 2065 time capsule will be on display at the main office of Merrimack County Savings Bank, 89 North Main St. in Concord, through the end of October. In early November, the capsule will be filled and sealed. OnSaturday, November 7, the Concord Historical Society’s Time Capsule Committee invites the community to an 11:00 a.m. ceremony at City Plaza, where 2065’s time capsule will be deposited into the waiting vault.

L.A.D. Welding & Fabrication partnered with the Concord Historical Society to create a custom aluminum box which should be sturdy enough for a few more 50-year time capsules. Be sure to stop by Merrimack County Savings Bank this month to take a look, and mark your calendar for the 2065 time capsule burial on Saturday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m.

Wonderful CCA Night on Th. 10/1!

Thank you to filmmaker John Gfroerer of Accompany Video Production for sharing his terrific documentary, 44 South Main Street: History of Capitol Center for the Arts, and to Capitol Center for the Arts’ Executive Director, Nicolette Clarke, for taking us behind the scenes at the Kimball House Mansion. Congrats to CCANH on their 20th anniversary; visit www.ccanh.com to learn more.

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Terrific Tour at League on Th. 10/8!

Thank you to our gracious hosts for a wonderful evening at the beautiful League of NH Craftsmen headquarters! Concord Chats attendees had an opportunity to go behind the scenes, touring some remarkable classroom spaces and the gorgeous gem of a library resplendent in wooden tones. The galleries, always open to the public, were exceptional. Be sure to stop by the League’s headuarters at 49 South Main St. (in the Smile building) soon to see “Yours, Mine, & Ours,” “Insightful!” (a please touch exhibit in collaboration with the NH Association for the Blind), & a selection of items from the League’s permanent collection. Learn more about classes & gallery happenings by visiting www.nhcrafts.org.

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Concord Chats - save the dates!

The celebration of Concord’s 250th anniversary year continues until the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2016!

Mark your calendar for upcoming editions of Concord Chats – a free, roving, informal history series that’s always family-friendly and open to all.

Concord Chats are Thursdays from 6 PM - 7:30 PM:

Thurs. 10/15 – Concord: A Video Portrait. Location: Red River Theatres.

Thurs. 10/22 – History of Abbot-Downing. Location: Concord City Auditorium.

Thurs. 10/29 – History of Kimball Jenkins Estate. Location: Kimball Jenkins.

Grown-up fun from Kimball Jenkins

What a great Halloween weekend opportunity for adults to dress up and get out while supporting a wonderful nonprofit!

SNOB Returns...

We’re always excited for the SNOB Film Festival, but doubly so this year as Concord’s 250th anniversary will be represented! A number of 250th short films from Althea Barton of Penacook Films will be in the SNOB lineup. Stay tuned for schedule details, but in the meantime, save the dates!

Cheers to the NEXT 250 Years..

This save the date is easy to remember - Thursday, 12/31 - New Year’s Eve! Tickets will soon go on sale for Cheers to the Next 250 Years - New Year’s Eve Gala! Co-presented by the Concord Family YMCA and Concord 250, last year’s event was a sold-out success.

This year, we welcome the Freese Brothers Big Band Combo. Nazzy will be back as our emcee and DJ, so the dance floor is sure to be hopping, and the countdown of the last few moments of 2015 will be epic.

Save the date - ticket ordering details coming soon!