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Celebrate New Concord presents Tony Hagood Quartet

The Celebrate New Concord (CNC) summer outdoor concert series presents their final concert of the 2026 season, Tony Hagood Quartet, on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Village Park, 2 West Main Street. This 7 p.m. concert, Hot Club Jazz Manouche with Tony Hagood’s Quartet du Hot Club Nouveau, brings together four musicians whose careers bridge international […]

New Concord 4th Annual Community Day Promotes Community Connections

The Friends of New Concord (FONC) will host the 4th annual New Concord Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing together residents, local businesses, families, and the Muskingum University community for a full day of activities in downtown New Concord. Community Day was created to strengthen the connection between the Village of New Concord and […]

Muskingum University to Host Roundtable Discussion with Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber

Muskingum University logo with the Ohio Auditor logo

 Muskingum University will host Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber for a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, August 18, at 11:15 a.m. in the Roberta A. Smith University Library. The roundtable will bring together representatives from municipalities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community leadership to engage directly with Auditor Faber on issues affecting communities across Ohio. Participants […]

Clarity Cotton Dresses opens retail location in New Concord

A new boutique recently opened in New Concord. Clarity Cotton Dresses, located at 24 E. Main Street, sells organically handmade dresses made from 100% cotton using natural dyes. The New Concord Area Board of Trade welcomed the new business by hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 10. “Anytime we can get new businesses to […]

The Friendship VII Chorus celebrates 50 years

The Friendship VII Chorus at the regional competition in May.

The Friendship VII Chorus was chartered in 1976 by combining the Cambridge Cameo Chorus and the Zanesville Chorus. They decided to meet in New Concord, Ohio, thus naming their chorus after John Glenn’s space capsule, ‘The Friendship VII’. The chorus is celebrating this milestone by doing a 50th anniversary tour, with performances featuring great American […]

Celebrate New Concord presents Roscommon Sessions

Roscommon Sessions

The 2026 Celebrate New Concord summer outdoor concert series continues on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. with a performance by Roscommon Sessions in Village Park, 2 West Main Street. Roscommon Sessions were drawn together as friends and bandmates by their love for traditional Irish music. Their unique style is defined by dynamic arrangements, featuring […]

New Concord invites community to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with celebration on July 11

The Village of New Concord invites residents and visitors from throughout southeastern Ohio to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during a full day of family-friendly activities on Saturday, July 11, culminating with a patriotic concert and fireworks in Village Park.  The America 250 Celebration represents a collaborative effort among the Village of New Concord, Celebrate New […]

New Concord Community Day

A full day of events and activities for the entire family all events throughout the day include free admission, and there’s no cost to participate in the rock climbing wall, bungee jump, ax throwing trailer, putt putt or any of the games.

New Concord America 250 Celebration

New Concord’s America 250 Celebration is coming! Join us on Saturday, July 11th for a fun day of activities from 10 a.m. to dusk. Enjoy free tours at the John and Annie Glenn Museum and Harper Cabin, a community picnic, live music, bingo and much more!