Episode 71 - McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

Emma from Wine on Main is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the fourth annual Day 0 Celebration, held in Bicentennial Square prior to Dave Matthews Band's concerts at Bank of NH Pavilion. This event is free and open to everyone (whether you happen to be a DMB fan or not!) with a variety of activities scheduled from 1-5 p.m. on July 13, 2026. This year, DMB's tour photographer Sanjay Suchak will also be holding a pop-up gallery at The Eleventh Letter. Learn more here: https://wineonmainnh.com/event/free-wine-tasting-celebration-in-bicentennial-square-yoga-live-music-wine-food-truck-and-more/.

Christian Troy of Woodpecker Insurance is in the Concord TV studio to talk about the story behind their name, opening their business here on Main Street, and how they help people navigate insurance, mainly Medicaid.

Sarah Locke, founder, CEO and president of Locke’s Promise, is in the Concord TV podcast studio talking about her organization, events and other happenings.

Sherri Ferns, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at Duprey Hospitality is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about Arts Alley, Concord’s newest destination for dining, unwinding and socializing. Located at 20 South Main Street, it’s a dynamic event venue offering inventive dining, a lively bar and a full calendar of local events. It opened in early August 2025.

Elena Alios, Board Chair from the Capital Region Food Program, is in the Concord TV podcast studio. The Capital Region Food Program is a private, not-for-profit, all volunteer organization whose mission is to help reduce hunger in the Greater Concord Area through distribution of food to individuals, families and local agencies. Learn more at https://www.capitalregionfoodprogram.org/.

Five Rivers Conservation Trust Executive Director Liz Short is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about everything going on in the organization, from upcoming events and recent projects to ways to get involved. Learn more at https://5rct.org/.

Kelly Thompson, Visitor Services Coordinator, and Amanda Leith, Education Coordinator, at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center are in the Concord TV studio to talk about everything going on including exhibits, events, and programs, including some exciting updates on the horizon! Learn more at https://www.starhop.com/.

Daniel Acsadi, Executive Director of the Concord Community Music School, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about everything going on at the school, upcoming events, and their outreach into the community. Their annual David Surette Mandolin Festival is coming up on March 7-9, 2025. Learn more at https://www.ccmusicschool.org/.

Ben Dion, Director of Development & Community Engagement at Fellowship Housing Opportunities, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the organization, housing, and outreach services. Learn more at https://www.fellowshiphousing.org/.

Grace McCulloch, Community Science Project Leader at New Hampshire Audubon, is in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about the organization's programs and the upcoming 38th Annual Backyard Winter Bird Survey February 8-9. Learn more here: https://nhaudubon.org/education/birds-and-birding/backyard-winter-bird-survey/.