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The New Hampshire Historical Society’s newest exhibition, “A Legacy of Landscapes: Selections from the Linda and P. Andrews McLane Collection,” displays more than 60 paintings of White Mountain landscape art from a single private collection. Most of these paintings have not been on view to the public for many years.

Getting excited for the summer and all it has to offer? Here’s a sneak preview of some of the most exciting events coming to the Concord area in the next few months!

The Pierce Manse, the historic Concord home of New Hampshire’s only U.S. president, Franklin Pierce, opened for guided tours last week. The Manse will be open Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 25. Reservations are not required.

Loudon Elementary School will host its inaugural Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, June 6. This event marks a significant milestone in our commitment to promoting the well-being of our students and the broader community.

More than 40 New Hampshire artists will display their work in the 2025 Summer Members Show & Sale at Two Villages Art Society’s gallery in the Hopkinton village of Contoocook. The show opens May 31, with a reception from noon to 2 p.m. and runs through June 28.

It all began modestly 45 years ago when New England College Professor of Music Angela Robinson revived a 19th-century tradition of hosting outdoor community concerts. On Tuesday evenings during July and August, Robinson’s volunteer musicians would present an hour of Souza marches and Patriotic tunes to a crowd of 50-100 families and seniors. Blithe Reed would sing the Star Spangled Banner and the Henniker Peace Community would sell lemonade and brownies. Halfway through the program, Robinson would lead a parade of young children through the crowd to a rousing march.

Join us on Saturday, June 7 for the McLane Center Native Plant Sale and Spring Craft Fair!

With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, highlights local artists on a regular basis.

Kick off this growing season with organic plant starts, food and drink tastings, farming education from local farmers, and community gathering and fun!

Concord Hospital Trust will host the 20th anniversary of Pedaling for Payson on Saturday, September 6, at Elm Brook Park in Hopkinton. Proceeds will support patients receiving treatment at the Payson Center for Cancer Care. Registration is open at www.PedalingForPayson.org.

By YAA BAME

The Penacook Village Association will host its fourth annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 25 at 10 a.m.

Meet Katie Duncan, Membership Manager and Educational Outreach Coordinator at the Capitol Center for the Arts. The 35-year old Concord resident’s passion for the arts and the Concord community shines through her work. From theater stages to local lakes, Katie shares how growing up in Greater Concord shaped her path—and why she’s dedicated to giving back.

During the month of May, when you enjoy a film at the Red River Theaters in Concord, you can also do a little something to help someone in need.

Beautify Allenstown, a grassroots initiative of the Allenstown Community Projects coalition, will host its 2nd Annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Volunteers of all ages are invited to join the effort to clear litter, improve curb appeal, and foster civic pride in neighborhoods across Allenstown and Suncook.

The Loudon Historical Society is sponsoring a program titled Discovering New England Stone Walls presented by Kevin Gardner. 

On April 26, Tom Barber, an Andover resident and a well-known painter and illustrator since the 1970s, presented his painting of "The Bibliophile" to Michaela Hoover, director of the Andover Libraries.

By RACHEL WACHMAN

As the world blossoms anew around us and a new season takes hold, spring offers a chance to reset, to consider what we enjoy about our lives and, maybe, what we would like to alter. Spring feels like an opportunity to reshape our routines, to soak up the sunlight and stop and smell the flowers.

Join Brookford Farm for a fun-filled day with a farm-fresh lunch, music and dancing on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get ready to explore the farm, meet the friendly cows, and learn all about sustainable farming practices.

Pembroke City Limits, a live music restaurant and bar in the Suncook Village, holds a wide variety of events each month 

On Saturday, May 17, the Allenstown Economic Development Committee and the Allenstown Parent Teacher Organization will host the first concert of the year at the Allenstown Community School, located at 171 River Road, across from Lavalley Farms.

As summer rolls around, here are two unique summer camp opportunities to make the months between school feel more exciting!