Locally Famous Art Auction @ Intown Concord Annual Meeting, March 19

On March 19, Intown Concord and its Board of Directors invite downtown enthusiasts to Intown’s Annual Meeting and Locally Famous Art Auction from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Carriage House at Kimball-Jenkins Estate, 266 North Main Street in Concord. This evening is about celebrating and recognizing the work of individuals and businesses who contributed in unique and meaningful ways to our downtown during 2014, and through their efforts ensured that downtown Concord is a vibrant place to do business, work, dine, and enjoy. Attendees will have a chance to connect with fellow downtown Concord devotees, while being treated to delicious food from Wellington’s, Tandy’s Top Shelf, and The Crust and Crumb. There will also be complimentary beverages, the jazz/swing stylings of local musician Kenny Weiland, and the presentation of the Community Impact Awards.

Additionally, Sarah Chaffee of McGowan Fine Art returns as auctioneer for Intown Concord’s 4th Annual Locally Famous Art Auction. A matchless collection of paintings depicting Concord’s charm has been created especially for this event. Any Concord aficionado will want to grace their home or office with these one-of-a-kind pieces by Gary and Wayne Miller, Liz MacBride, Kristin Kennedy, Teeny Sherman, Byron Champlin, Mary Ruedig, Matt Walsh, Janet King, Holly Ramer, Rebecca Ackerly and others. Special thanks to Ryan Linehan and Lee Roy Johnson of Kimball-Jenkins School of Art for hosting our painters and offering instruction.

Tickets to the Annual General Meeting are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information or to buy tickets online, go to intownconcord.org. Proceeds from the meeting directly support Intown Concord’s events, programs, and initiatives in downtown Concord.

During the gathering, Intown Concord will thank outgoing board members for their years of service to downtown. The board of directors will officially welcome new board members, and, during the exceptionally brief “business” portion of the meeting, elect a new slate of officers.

Intown Concord’s Annual General Meeting is generously sponsored by New Hampshire Federal Credit Union, Zoe & Co. Professional Bra Fitters, Hinckley Allen, Comfort Inn Concord, Residence Inn by Marriott, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, McGowan Fine Art, and Kimball-Jenkins School of Art.

The mission of Intown Concord, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is to promote and enhance the business environment, cultural activities, housing and appearance of historic downtown Concord. To learn more, call 603-226-2150 or visit intownconcord.org.

Caption: Local luminaries generously created and donated paintings to Intown Concord’s annual meeting and art auction on March 19. All are invited to attend and bid on these one-of-a-kind downtown-inspired artworks!