Here In Hanover - Summer 2024

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CIRCUS SMIRKUS

Entertaining Audiences and Inspiring Youth

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THE WORKS CAFÉ Made-from-Scratch Nutritious Fare free concerts at lake morey resort

Charlotte Albright

Wren Wahrenberger

Genevieve Martineau

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On the cover: Lake Morey Resort’s free Summer Concert Series.

Photo by Lars Blackmore.

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Have Fun Outdoors

Now that the carefree days of summer are here, how will you be spending them? My favorite activities are swimming and boating at the lake, enjoying backyard barbecues with friends and family, and working in my yard. Caring for my owers is a daily labor of love and a wonderful way to stay in touch with nature. If I’m really lucky, I’ll take in a baseball game or two, complete with a hot dog and a cold beer. It’s no accident that all these pastimes take place outside—I love to be outdoors—so head out soon to indulge in something you love.

Our cover story presents a great place to start—the free Summer Concert Series at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont. e lineup of bands is impressive, so mark your calendars beginning June 29 for the rst event, Tuck’s Rock Dojo’s 15th anniversary celebration. Concerts continue through July and August, and you’ll nd all the details beginning on page 62.

If you enjoy running, consider participating in the STOAKED trail run sponsored by the Upper Valley Trails Alliance (page 40). Beginning at the Bernice A. Ray School in Hanover, the course winds through scenic but challenging wooded trails. Finally, the Around & About section in this issue focuses on more local outdoor happenings from a garden tour to a fair, a parade, and even a yard sale. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Speaking of fun, what’s more entertaining than a circus? Once again this year, Circus Smirkus is making the rounds with thrilling performances the entire family will enjoy. Read all about it beginning on page 74.

When you’re ready for a rest from your outdoor activities, refuel with a nutritious lunch at e Works Café (page 56). Hanover is the 11th location for the restaurant, which founder and CEO Richard French explains has taken 20 years to nally arrive in town.

Now’s the time to head outside and make the most of this beautiful season. Wherever your adventures take you, keep up with news and events at www.greateruppervalley.com. Enjoy!

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contributors

Lisa Ballard, writer and photographer

A full-time freelance writer and photographer, Lisa is a graduate of Dartmouth College who resided in the Upper Valley for another 25 years. She is the author of 13 books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont, Hiking the White Mountains, and Hiking the Green Mountains. She covers all types of travel, outdoor recreation, and conservation topics for over 25 maga ines. . isa allard utdoors.com

Kelly Sennott, writer

elly is a former sta arts reporter for The Hippo and alum of the University of New Hampshire’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing program. She currently works in various Upper Valley libraries and lives in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with her husband and their beloved dog Pepper.

Lars Blackmore, photographer

Lars grew up in Denmark and has worked as a photojournalist since the early 1990s, covering everything from concerts to con icts on assignment for the Associated Press, Save the Children, and others. Now based in Norwich, Vermont, with his wife and two kids, he combines photography and writing assignments with graduate work at Dartmouth College.

Wren Wahrenberger, writer

Wren lives with her family in Hanover and teaches ournalism and fiction riting at Hanover High School. When not reading students papers, she finds time for regular yoga practice and hiking with her dogs, as well as keeping a small vegetable garden in the summer. esides riting articles for Here in Hanover, ren en oys riting fiction.

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LIVING BEAUTY

Norwich Historical Society Garden Tour

Summer in Vermont is a special season, remarkable after what is sometimes a long winter and cool spring. e Norwich Historical Society helps celebrate the season this year with its 2024 Garden Tour. e beauty of the Norwich landscape lends itself to the creation of wonderful gardens, each one re ecting the characteristics of a property and the preferences and talents of the gardeners.

is year, on Saturday, June 22 from 11am to 3pm (rain date June 23), three Norwich neighbors will welcome visitors to their gardens and hilltop views. Under the auspices of the Norwich Historical Society, the owners will share their garden visions. Some of the gardens are designed and maintained by the owners while others rely on professional design and support. Each one of the three is a beautiful re ection of the local landscape. Homeowners, gardeners, and volunteers will be on hand at each property to answer questions and provide information

about the gardens. Artists will be painting at each location, adding to the creative air of the event. ere will also be musicians and refreshments. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy during the event or they can purchase a box lunch picnic ahead of time to savor while admiring the views.

Tickets for the garden tour are $30 for nonmembers and $25 for Norwich Historical Society members. Box lunches are available from the Nest Kitchen & Café in Hanover, New Hampshire, for $16.

For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit norwichhistory.org. e Norwich Historical Society’s mission is “to cultivate a vibrant sense of community through discovering, preserving, and sharing the history of Norwich.” ey o er annual exhibits, special events, workshops, and walking tours and are located in the historic 1807 Lewis House in Norwich village. •

Above: A manicured lawn edge sets off a variety of lovely plants and shrubs.

Bottom right: A trellis adds height and can accommodate climbing plants.

Steps are a beautiful way to get to the next level in this garden.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Sustainable Hanover Community Yard Sale

Accumulating stu seems to be a common characteristic of human nature, as is the awareness that cleaning house from time to time is a necessary activity. But then the problem is what to do with the boxes and bags of items sorted out as unneeded and unwanted, whether because someone is downsizing, moving, or decluttering. If you live in the Upper Valley, you’re in luck. Help is at hand on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend when the annual Sustainable Hanover Community Yard Sale takes place. Over 100 spaces in a Dartmouth College parking lot are available to sellers of used items looking for a new home. is year the date is August 31 from 10am to 2pm at the Dewey Parking Lot located o Lyme Road in Hanover.

Last year was the eleventh year of the sale (it wasn’t held during COVID). It started thanks to Susan Edwards, who was the chair of what is now Sustainable Hanover’s Waste Reduction Committee. “ is joint e ort of Dartmouth College and Sustainable Hanover is a great way for people to get rid of stu ,” says Susan, who still manages the event. “It succeeds splendidly. e amount of stu that sells is mind-blowing. We encourage people to search their attics, cellars,

Views of the sale in full swing with people hunting for treasures.

and closets for good, used articles such as kids’ clothing, sports gear, toys and games, household items, tools, small furniture, books, and more.”

Sellers and buyers come from all around the Upper Valley. e event is handy for the many Hanover residents who live in areas where it is hard to hold an individual yard sale. “People see it as a social event,” Susan says. “ ey love to attend the sale.”

To register online as a seller, visit sustainablehanovernh.org beginning August 1. Registration can also be done at the Hanover Town Hall beginning August 1. Spaces cost $25 each, and there is an additional $25 fee that is refundable if the rented space is cleared at the end of the sale. •

Hanover Center Old Timers Fair

Eighty- ve years ago, in 1939, the Hanover Center Fair was born thanks to the e orts of volunteers in the town. e harvest season event featured horse-pulling competitions; crop, quilt, and farm animal displays; corn husking; and baked beans. World War II put an end to the fair. at changed in 1961 when the idea was oated of a fair to raise money for the First Congregational Church of Hanover Center. e renewed event was named the Hanover Center Old Timers Fair to honor the past volunteers, and the event became a popular annual attraction. COVID interrupted the annual event, but it returned last year and the community tradition continues in 2024 on Saturday, June 29.

THE REAL DEAL

Opposite left: Onlookers enjoy the parade.

Near left: A float of Hanover Center locals.

Opposite bottom: The Hanover Center church.

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e fair takes place on the Common in front of the church, a beautiful gathering place for a wide variety of activities ranging from games for kids, a white elephant treasures sale, a book sale, a bake sale, hamburgers and hot dogs and other goodies for lunch, a chicken barbecue supper, and live evening entertainment. A highlight of the day is the ox pull at 11am, featuring two weight classes with three to four teams in each class.

Local artist Brooks Hubbard, a singer, songwriter, and entertainer based in Lebanon, New Hampshire, will perform in the evening. He is a national touring independent artist and has recorded for members of Jackson Browne’s and James Taylor’s bands and opened for performers such as KT Tunstall.

“In the old days, this was the earliest fair in the Upper Valley and one of the biggest and most attended because of the ox pull and parade,” says Shaun O’Keefe, co-chair of the event. “People come from all over New Hampshire and Vermont and they look forward to it every year.”

e Hanover Center Old Timers Fair is a fundraiser for the maintenance of the historic church building. For more information, visit Hanover Center Old Timers Fair on Facebook. •

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Lose yourself in a Book

Summer is upon us, and with it, the grand tradition of summer reading! is season, we’re excited to see some of our favorite authors returning with new books, and we have new voices and untold stories entering the mix. If you need a book—for the beach, for the plane, for camp, or for your backyard—come see us at the Norwich Bookstore!

Moonbound by Robin Sloan

Beloved author Robin Sloan returns us to the “Penumbraverse”—albeit 13,000 years in the future—in this smart, funny, speculative fantasy about a boy who discovers an ancient arti cial intelligence.

Shanghai by Joseph Kanon (June 25)

Fire Exit by Morgan Talty

A man must confront his past in order to hold onto those he loves in this highly anticipated rst novel by Morgan Talty, the bestselling author of Night of the Living Rez.

Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand

When hard-partying outsiders move to Nantucket, mayhem breaks loose and a young woman goes missing. Can a group of locals— including a few characters from previous Hilderbrand novels—save the day? Hilderbrand has said Swan Song will be her nal novel about Nantucket, and she’s sure to give readers a summer to remember.

One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon

A woman living in a utopian luxury community discovers the true costs of freedom in this ominous debut, described as perfect for fans of Get Out and e Only Good Indians. One of Our Kind is the rst adult novel from YA superstar Nicola Yoon ( e Sun Is Also a Star).

It’s the dawn of the Second World War in Shanghai, a place where no entry visa is required, and where refugees, criminals, and spooks rub shoulders. Daniel Lohr has ed the rising Nazi regime, but without a penny to his name, he’s drawn into an underworld he’ll have to rely on his wits to survive.

e Lost Boy of Santa Chionia by Juliet Grames (July 23)

From the author of e Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna comes a funny, poignant mystery set in 1960s Italy, when a young American sets about investigating the origins of a skeleton uncovered by ooding and begins to unearth a web of small-town secrets.

e Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

Norwich Bookstore favorite Katherine Center ( e Bodyguard) returns with this spot-on romance about a writer who scores the gig of her dreams—rewriting a romantic comedy script with her screenwriting idol. Only it turns out, he’s a grump. And he hates rom-coms because he doesn’t believe in love. Can she change his mind about any of it?

Navola by Paolo Bacigalupi (July 9)

e rst novel in years from science ction and fantasy legend Bacigalupi ( e Windup Girl, e Water Knife) brings us into a richly imagined kingdom where powerful families compete for in uence and control.

e Editor: How Publishing Legend

Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America by Sara B. Franklin

Judith Jones rescued Anne Frank’s e Diary of A Young Girl from the slush pile at 25 years old and went on to edit a few authors you’ve heard of—John Updike and Sylvia Plath, for instance—and to help launch the modern cookbook in America with Julia Child, James Beard, and MFK Fisher. In this de nitive biography, Sara B. Franklin explores how Jones helped de ne culture throughout the 20th century and beyond.

When e Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day by Garrett M. Gra

Published to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, this ambitiously detailed oral history of one of World War II’s major turning points may be the most complete and multifaceted account of the operation ever, compiled by Vermont author Garrett M. Gra ( e Only Plane in the Sky).

Night Stories: Folktales From Latin America by Liniers

In his latest TOON Leveled Graphic Novel for emerging readers, international superstar cartoonist and Upper Valley resident Liniers brings three spooky tales (all with not-so-scary twists) to life in his inimitable style.

e Yellow Bus by Loren Long (June 25)

In this charming new picture book from beloved author and illustrator Loren Long, we follow a school bus through the years—ferrying kids to school and back, then providing transportation to other community members, and nally serving as a home—and always nding meaning in helping people.

Hey, Hey, Hay! by Christy Mihaly, illustrated by Joe Cepeda (July 9)

A girl and her mom set out into the elds to make hay on the family farm in this rollicking, rhyming picture book from a Vermont author! A joyous story about a timeless summer task and the people and machines that make it happen.

e Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues by Beth Lincoln (August 20)

In this follow-up to one of our favorite middle-grade books of last year, Shenanigan Swift and her cohort are o to Paris to investigate a mysterious telegram, a disappearance, and what seems to be a whole lot of art theft!

Ready or Not by Andi Porretta (July 2)

Cassie and her best friends have graduated from high school, and everyone is o to college—everyone except Cassie, who’s struggling to gure out what the future holds for her. In a bid to make the most of one last summer before everything changes, she challenges her friends to a childhood game of dares around New York City in this vivid young adult graphic novel. As the fall comes closer, perhaps she’ll nd that just because things are changing doesn’t mean they have to end.

e Wanderlust Creamery Presents: e World of Ice Cream by Adrienne Borlongan

It is a pretty much undisputed truth that summertime is ice cream time! In this new book from the world-renowned Wanderlust Creamery, you can learn the secrets of making great ice cream at home, from the basics to the art of creating avor pro les. Spoon not included. •

Community Unity

The Norwich Women’s Club has more than 100 years of service

Since 1907, the Norwich Women’s Club (NWC) has been working to bene t the community. From supporting the Red Cross through both World Wars to awarding scholarships to deserving local students, the club continues to raise money to support worthy causes.

“ e fundraiser that we’ve sponsored since 1964 is the Nearly New Sale, a sale of gently worn or new clothing for the whole family at very reasonable prices,” says Annette Brown, club president. “Last year we were able to raise about $12,000.” e 2024 sale will be held October 18 through 20.

In recent years, the club has built their fundraising e orts around the annual Celebrate Norwich! event each June. e family-friendly happening features music, games, face painting, a cupcake contest, and a ra e. “Although the event is free to all, we ask for donations from the public to enable the NWC to continue to provide need-based education scholarships and community project grants as we have been doing for over 60 years,” Annette reports. Area students have received more than $800,000 in awards through the club scholarship fund (formerly the Marion Cross Scholarship

Top: Group picture from the Fall Gathering, September 2023.

Above: Bonnie Munday receives the Citizen of the Year Award and presents the donation provided by Ledyard Bank in her honor to the American Legion, June 2023.

Top and center: The crowd settles in to listen to music, eat good food, and enjoy the day.

Bottom, from left: Free face painting was wildly popular with the youngsters. Carole Bibeau and Cinny Bensen hand out free watermelon slices provided by the club.

Four photos from the Celebrate Norwich! event, June 2023.

Fund) since 1964, with about $20,000 given out last year. e NWC also awarded $18,000 to $25,000 for community grants.

“In April and May we encourage the public to nominate a Citizen of the Year, someone whose work has added to the quality of life for the rest of us. Ledyard Bank has given us $500 annually as a donation to the charity of the recipient’s choice,” Annette says.

e club’s next community event is a concert on August 5 on the Norwich Green. For more information, go to norwichwomensclub.org. •

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE CLUB

1907 Eight ladies founded the Women’s Literary Club of Norwich “to promote the cultural, charitable, and social aspects of Norwich life.” Dues were $.25 and the dress code was a hat, white gloves, and your best dress.

1910 The club expanded to 25 members.

he c u gave or the first electric streetlights on Main Street.

1916–17 The club’s members dedicated themselves to War Relief and the ed ross e orts he donated buckets for the new Fire Department.

1941–45 The club again supported the Red Cross in the war years.

1956 The club took over the planting o the ower ed in the triang e by Tracy Hall.

2006 The Town Sign was donated to Norwich in recognition of the centennial of the NWC in 2007.

2009 Grand opening of the reconstructed bandstand on the Green organized and financed the NWC.

he first itizen o the ear award or communit service was presented to John Girard at the first S ring a a event

GETTING STOAKED FOR TRAIL RUNNING

A CHALLENGING RACE IN A BEAUTIFUL SETTING

On a cool, moist August morning—perfect weather for racing up a steep, muddy, wooded trail—runners of all ages, shapes, and sizes gather in the parking lot of Hanover’s Bernice A. Ray School. It’s the starting point for STOAKED, a 12 KM (7.5-mile) race sponsored by the Upper Valley Trails Alliance as part of the annual New Hampshire Trail Running Series.

“It’s probably the most challenging race in the bunch,” says organizer Kaitie Eddington, UVTA program manager. “A lot are 5Ks. Some take place on mountain biking or crosscountry ski courses, with wide and well-groomed trails. But STOAKED puts you out in the woods, on narrow trails with a lot of branches and logs and roots. It’s a rugged experience, and it’s not for walkers.”

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Fall splendor on a perfectly still Mascoma Lake in Enfield, New Hampshire.

UVTA Executive Director Russell Hirschler with his daughter. UVTA Program Manager Kaitie Eddington.

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Under a white tent, UVTA Executive Director Russell Hirschler registers entrants. “We’re a community organization, and we work with other trails organizations, nonpro ts, conservation commissions, town municipalities, and select boards to help build and maintain community trails,” he says. “We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2024.”

STOAKED honors the legacy of a beloved athlete. “Historically, this race was put on by a gentleman named Chad Denning, a world-class elite trail runner who put on a series of trail races throughout the year. He tragically died on a run in his thirties,” says Russell. “To honor his memory, all the groups that Chad worked with each year took on a di erent race. And since STOAKED falls right in the middle of our service area, we took this one on.”

A RUN THROUGH THE WOODS

Russell’s 13-year-old daughter may be one of the youngest runners in the pack, and this is the third time she’s competed. Last year she came in rst in her age class and—spoiler alert—she would do that again this year, too. But for her, trail running is not just a chance to shine. It’s a way to shed some of the pressures of being a teenager. “I do it just to get some time alone, away from distractions in everyday life,” she says. “You feel freer in the woods.”

Kaitie’s husband Adam, a medical resident at Dartmouth Health, is also lacing up. But today, he won’t try to surge ahead. He’ll intentionally stay behind to “sweep” the course during the race, making sure everyone is okay, and, at the end, removing all the signage. For him, trail running outdoors is vastly superior to treadmill tedium. “ ere’s a lot of variety. It’s never the same road twice or the same trail twice, especially here in the East, where the land is just so vibrant, alive, and changing all the time,” he says.

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Nearby, three other contenders are chatting together. Suzanne Hoy from Surrey, New Hampshire, convinced her sister, Elizabeth Gline, and Elizabeth’s boyfriend, Zach Ferrie, both visiting from Loveland, Colorado, to test their mettle with her. “I’ve done a couple races in the Western New Hampshire trail series before and they’re just so beautiful,” says Suzanne. “I love that they’re small local races, and the courses are always very challenging, but gorgeous. It’s always a good time.”

“I’ve prepared enough, I think, doing a trail run a couple times a week in Colorado,” says Elizabeth. “ e endorphins are amazing.” “When it’s over,” Zach chimes in.

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE

After about an hour and nine minutes, a sweaty, triumphant winner crosses the nish line back into the parking lot. For Felix Hatton from Bu alo, New York, this is a brand-new experience. He runs cross country for his high school team, but mostly on pavement. “So I’m not used to hills,” he says. “My God, the hills. And going down was the hard part because I just kept thinking I was going to sprain my ankle.”

Clocking in at 1:13 with a trickle of blood running down her leg is Ayla Pearson from Cornish, New Hampshire. A rising junior at the University of Virginia, she’s a member of her college running club but, like Felix, new to trail racing. Because a recent storm had created some slippery spots, Ayla took a minor spill, but that didn’t stop her. “Most of the time during the race, my overall pace was not that fast, and I wasn’t tired,

just breathing heavily,” she says. “It was just so technical. My biggest focus was on just not falling.”

For other runners, the focus was on merely nishing, which, for several, took more than two hours. But so what? Trail running is often more recreational than competitive— an ideal way to build physical strength and agility in picturesque natural settings.

HIT THE TRAILS

If you just want to enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace, on non-STOAKED days you can stroll through over a hundred miles of UVTA trails. at’s what more and more people have been doing since the COVID lockdown sent them outdoors for fresh air and safe fellowship.

“It was so important to their mental health,” says Kaitie Eddington. “Here in the Upper Valley, you couldn’t ask for a better place to take up the sport because there are so many trails around here, and the groups that we work with really stay on top of taking care of them. It’s amazing, considering the sheer amount of terrain the alliance covers.”

UVTA’s online trail nder provides photos, maps, directions, and di culty rankings for hundreds of routes. “A destination hike in the White Mountains or the Presidentials, the Green Mountains, Camel’s Hump—those are great,” says Russell. “But the most important trails are the ones in your backyard.”

Find more information at the Upper Valley Trails Alliance website at uvtrails.org. •

“Gusanoz has the largest tequila selection in the area. We have some rare bottles that are no longer in production, and we continue to add new tequilas and artisan small-batch tequilas to our menu.” — Persia Nelson, manager

Summer is a time to enjoy cooling beverages, and one of the season’s most popular cocktails is the margarita. A tasty concoction of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, this refreshing drink is especially delicious when summer really heats up. Shake the ingredients with ice and serve on the rocks or pour into a blender with ice and serve it as a frozen, slushy cooler.

Tiffany Wyman pours a Dos Equis draft beer.

Jack mans the bar at Gusanoz.

EXPLORE THE OPTIONS

We asked manager and bartender Persia Nelson at Gusanoz Mexican restaurant in Lebanon to share some margarita facts and insight into what they serve. Deciding what to order may be a dilemma—they stock more than 190 di erent tequilas.

“Classic margaritas and fresh juice margaritas are a few of our specialties,” says Persia, who has worked at Gusanoz for 10 years. “Gusanoz has the largest tequila selection in the area. We have some rare bottles that are no longer in production, and we continue to add new tequilas and artisan small-batch tequilas to our menu,” Persia explains. “We serve some of the drinks in the frozen version, such as strawberry and mango.”

Jack, who has been at the restaurant for three years, lists some of his favorites from the classic menu:

e La Karino, a classic margarita with Patron silver with a Grand Marnier oater. e Cazuela, containing four fresh-squeezed juices: lime, lemon, orange, and grapefruit with agave and hornitos, served in a Mexican pottery bowl.

A Six Sisters Sampler ight that highlights sta favorite margaritas in a sample size. ey include the Uca, a pineapple margarita; La Chochis, a raspberry margarita; La China, a rosy cranberry margarita; Huesos, a melon margarita; and La Karino, described above.

Jack’s favorites from the artisan margarita menu include Fruta de Nopal, or prickly pear cactus fruit puree; El Dragon, a cucumber and jalapeño margarita; Naranja de Sangre, or blood orange margarita; Bajo la Rosa, a rose-infused margarita; Margarita de Sandia, a watermelon margarita; and Granada, a pomegranate margarita.

Customers enjoy their meals while Tiffany surveys the vast tequila selection.

Persia and Jack showcase the artisan margaritas made at the Gusanoz bar.

WHO INVENTED THE MARGARITA?

While it seems like no two people can agree on the margarita’s birth time or place, in 1936, Iowa newspaper editor James Graham claims to have found the cocktail in Tijuana, years before any of the other margarita creation stories. According to Wikipedia, one of the earliest accounts says the margarita was invented in 1938 by Carlos “Danny” Herrera at his restaurant in Baja, California, for former Ziegfeld dancer Marjorie King, who was allergic to many spirits but not to tequila. Disputing that story, the folks at popular tequila brand Jose Cuervo say the cocktail was invented, also in 1938, but by a bartender as a tribute to Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa. At least they agree on the showgirl aspect of the tale!

There are also claims that the margarita was invented in Juárez, Mexico, in 1942, while others believe Dallas socialite Margarita Sames first mixed the drink at a party in 1948. Tommy Hilton reportedly attended, bringing the drink back to his chain of hotels. That theory is simple to disprove, however, since Jose Cuervo was already running advertisements for the cocktail in 1945—three years earlier—with the slogan, “Margarita: It’s more than a girl’s name.”

QUALITY MATTERS

Tequila is a distilled spirit made from blue or Azul agave. “ e quality of the ingredients and the way they are processed de nitely make a di erence in the nished product,” Persia says. Silver tequila, also called blanco or plata, can be aged for 60 days. Reposado rested or aged tequila is stored in French oak barrels for two months to one year to develop a unique avor pro le. And anejo tequila is extra aged or vintage, aged one to three years in barrels, which intensi es the color and produces a richer taste.

“We try to steer the guests to enjoy margaritas using tequilas that are best suited to the silver or reposado tequila. Some of the vintage or extra aged like the anejo or cristalino tequilas are better suited for sipping neat or on the rocks,” Persia explains.

PERFECT PAIRINGS

According to Persia, who also helps develop specials menus, the all-time favorite food item at the bar is the sizzling molcajete, which includes steak and chicken with rice accompanied by roasted salsa queso served in a handmade hot lava rock bowl, and the Tierra y Mar, Gusanoz’s surfand-turf version of the molcajete with shrimp and steak. Bar appetizer favorites include guacamole made table-side, queso cheese sizzlers, taquitos, autas, nachos, and chicharrones, which are fried pork cracklings served with lemon and hot sauce.

Gusanoz was founded in 2005 by Maria Limon and Nick Yager, who wanted to bring made-from-scratch Mexican food and margaritas to the Upper Valley. eir vision was to make lives better for their employees and for their guests. Persia and Jack invite you to stop in soon to try some of their delicious o erings. •

Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant 410 Miracle Mile Lebanon, NH (603) 448-1408 gusanoz.com

Lemon Tree Gifts

Distinctive Gifts, Jewelry & Home Décor

Visit the Upper Valley’s premiere gift shop where you’ll find a little something for everyone! Discover an array of treasures, including unique Dartmouth items, New Hampshire and Vermont mementos, maple syrup and candy, toys and games for all ages, bath and body, jewelry, candles, men’s and baby gifts, comfy throws, and much more!

We offer shipping and complimentary local area delivery options. We look forward to being part of your Hanover shopping experience!

Don’t forget to visit us in our PowerHouse Mall location across from L.L.Bean!

28 South Main Street (next to Lou’s) Hanover, NH (603) 643-5388

Half-Step Beer & Wine

289 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-1970

Lemon Tree Gifts of Hanover Open Daily

Come on down to Half-Step Beer & Wine in Norwich! We’re your source for thoughtfully selected craft beer, wine, hard cider, and nonalcoholic options. We believe that buying a bottle of wine or four-pack of beer should be an approachable experience. That’s why our motto is “practicality over pretension.” We put a lot of thought, time, and tasting when choosing our products, so you can guarantee that whatever beer, wine, or cider you choose will taste great! We look forward to helping you find your next favorite beer, wine, or cider!

Glowen Day Spa

Danielle Bencze Owner/licensed esthetician

Step into a realm of pure tranquility and let your worries fade away at Glowen Day Spa. Experience a personalized journey toward rejuvenation and glowing skin through the power of Celluma and microcurrent treatments. Enhance your eyes’ allure effortlessly with our lash lift and tint, while personalized skin peels and hydrodermabrasion unveil your skin’s true potential, leaving it radiant and youthful. Beyond skin-deep treatments, we offer the transformative practice of reiki healing, where your body and soul are nourished and replenished.

We utilize high-quality products designed to give you the ultimate luxurious spa experience thoughtfully priced to ensure luxury is accessible to all. Everyone deserves a pampered personalized experience. Book your rejuvenating experience today and let Danielle pamper you from head to toe and embrace the glow that lies within.

18 On the Common Lyme, NH (603) 212-8216 www.glowendayspa.com

35 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 277-9147 www.theivyedit.com

The Ivy Edit

The Ivy Edit is the “trendy sister” of the popular 37 Central Clothiers in Woodstock, Vermont. t’s irty, fashion forward, and fun. Whether you’re looking for a special-occasion dress, going-out top, or just a great pair of evi’s, you will find it there. vy also has an expanding selection of footwear. Follow them on Instagram @the_ivy_edit.

rpmNH

Visit us at our new location

After managing the Record and Poster Store in Hanover for the past 18 years, Upper Valley native Bryan Smith has reimagined and opened his new record and poster store at 53 South Main Street. The record collection spans all decades, while the poster collection is made up of historical offerings and original designs. on’t miss out on the store’s unique collection of New England colleges memorabilia.

53 South Main Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-6555

www.rpmNH.com

Open 7 days a week, 12–9pm

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth

Osher at Dartmouth is a volunteer, non-credit continuing-education program for adults. We offer a wide variety of courses and events throughout the year, with opportunities to participate both in person and online. Don’t miss out on our 2024 Summer Lecture Series, “America’s Role in Preserving Peace & Prosperity” starting July 10!

Visit osher.dartmouth.edu for more information.

1 Court Street, Suite 380 Lebanon, NH (603) 646-0154 www.osher.dartmouth.edu

Mon–Thu 8:30am–4:30pm, Fri 8:30am–1pm

The Fourth Place

Hanover’s place for everyone who loves games, comics, and geek culture has a brand new event schedule for summer— and new youth programs!

We now have tabletop and board game events every Wednesday and Thursday, Star Wars: Unlimited every Wednesday, Magic Commander on Thursdays and weekly featured formats at Friday Night Magic, and Family Afternoon every Sunday. Monthly events include Battletech and card games on the second Wednesday of the month, Pride Game Night on the third Wednesday of the month, Crafting on the second Saturday, Cooperative Board Games on the fourth Saturday, Pokémon on the fourth Sunday, and more— around 50 events per month!

Visit 4th.me/events for our most up-to-date calendar of events, and more details! Visit 4th.me/youth for info on our new youth programs.

3 Lebanon Street (Second Floor)

Hanover, NH (603) 277-9659

thefourthplacehanover.com Wed & Thu 2–10pm, Fri 2–11pm, Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–10pm

Johnson Audiology

Better hearing is directly linked to better relationships, more self-confidence, and even brain health. Hearing well is about being an active, connected part of your world. Sometimes, the answer is as simple as a hearing aid. Other times, it’s less obvious. That’s why we start the conversation by talking about you. We want to understand what’s going on in your life. And as doctors of audiology, we listen to you from that professional perspective to give you a more connected life through better hearing. Want to know more? Give us a call. We’re ready to listen.

2 Dorrance Place Hanover, NH (603) 643-4327

www.JohnsonAudiologyhearing.com

Ramunto’s Brick & Brew

Here at Ramunto’s Brick & Brew we are dedicated to the highest quality New York pizzas. Our handcrafted pizzas, calzones, and stromboli require the freshest dough, which is made daily along with our signature sauce and freshly grated, premium whole-milk mozzarella. Our authentic woodfired and seasoned slate ovens finish the process with our skilled cooks monitoring the process. Come join us for a real pizzeria experience in a fun family atmosphere.

9 South Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-9500 www.ramuntospizza.com

The Norwich Bookstore

Walt & Ernie’s Barbershop

ain treet, orwich, V (802) 649-1114

ocated in the heart of orwich, Vermont, ust five minutes from the artmouth College Campus, The Norwich Bookstore is a vibrant, general interest bookstore, serving the Upper Valley since 1994. Known for our community programming, author events, and personali ed staff recommendations, we strive to embody the spirit of cooperation, diversity, and independent thought seen throughout our community. Whether you’re seeking that one book everyone’s talking about, greeting cards for every occasion, book club picks, or simply your next favorite read, we’re here to help!

www.norwichbookstore.com on at, am pm, un am pm Instagram: @norwichbookstore

5 Old Nugget Alley, Suite 4 Hanover, NH (603) 359-8064

www.waltanderniesbarbershop.com on, Wed hu am pm ue ri am pm

Walt Ernie’s is your neighborhood barbershop, located ust off ain treet in the heart of Hanover, New Hampshire. Proudly serving the Dartmouth and Upper Valley community since 1938, our friendly, professional team delivers quality haircuts and beard trims in an authentic four-chair barbershop experience. Rich in Dartmouth College and Hanover history, Walt Ernie’s offers uality haircuts with friendly service. he hairstyles may have changed, but the true barbershop experience has stayed the same! Walk-ins and appointments are welcome.

oney ield arm reenhouses

This year help us buy the farm and preserve this historic farmland! his season marks our th year as oney ield arm at the former home of legendary illdeer arm in orwich, Vermont. We’re excited to buy the land and deepen our roots in the Upper Valley.

You can support the farm simply by showing up and shopping with us throughout the year! Our farm stand and greenhouses are open through Halloween with:

Certified organic fresh produce

• Annual and perennials for the garden

Certified organic veggie and herb starts for the garden

• Houseplants, succulents, and cacti

resh bou uets and ick- our- wn owers

Check for updated hours on our website at www.honeyfieldfarmvt.com.

Butternut oad Norwich, VT -

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he B gallery features artwork, crafts, and books by residents past and present of yme, ew ampshire and hetford, Vermont paintings, prints, poetry and pottery, photographs and oor cloths, cards and clocks, ewelry, woodenware, ceramics, and syrups. uly is the first day for Poetry in Paint and Pastel, work by aren enge and on ose. eptember is the deadline for submissions for the th nnual B Wild about Watercolor show.

Visit our gallery website for more info. ain treet, n the Common Lyme, NHwww.mbrownfa.com

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The Gilded Edge

Visit Us at Our New Location

n award-winning custom picture framing shop offering options for every budget, from ready-made frames and the new “Frugal Framing” line to full custom, handfinished frames that are works of art themselves. We have received our 14th consecutive “Best of the Best” picture framers in the Upper Valley!

69 Hanover Street

Lebanon, NH (603) 643-2884

www.gildededgeframing.com

By appointment only. ppointments available. Wed ri am pm at am pm

Hanover Scoops Ice Cream Shop

Hanover Scoops features locally made, farm to cone, hard and soft-serve ice cream. En oy a selection of house-favorite avors or mix it up with a featured seasonal delight. coops is a full-service ice cream shop offering milkshakes, sundaes, and sweet, salty treats. coops is found in the heart of Hanover, next to the ugget heatre.

Visit their other location, Woodstock coops, in the village of Woodstock, Vermont. outh ain treet Hanover, NH Instagram @hanoverscoops

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THE WORKS CAF É ARRIVES IN DOWNTOWN HANOVER

I“We’ve been looking at Hanover for 20 years,” Richard says during an interview at the premises. To him, Hanover always seemed like a critical piece of New England the business was missing out on.

t’s lunchtime at e Works Café in Hanover, and the restaurant is packed. In the kitchen, broccoli is roasted and veggie cream cheese is blended; out front, sta members make smoothies, prepare salads, and toast paninis. Some customers dine in, others grab and go. It’s noisy.

e Works Café opened its 11th location in downtown Hanover earlier this year, but founder and CEO Richard French says it’s been a long time coming. “We’ve been looking at Hanover for 20 years,” he says during an interview at the premises. To him, Hanover always seemed like a critical piece of New England the business was missing out on. e Café often does well in college towns, which are populated with people who appreciate their mission-driven food, and they’d already tested the waters having recently opened their rst institutional location at Dartmouth Hitchcock. ey considered many sites before settling in the former home of the Canoe Club. Richard thinks the t feels just right, and if today’s crowd is any indication, the community seems to approve, too.

Capturing the lively hum of The Works’ lunch scene.

Richard French, founder and CEO of The Works Café.

by ke y enno o o r y by erry mi

MISSION-DRIVEN FOOD

In a marketplace where consumers care more and more about a company’s values, Richard says they’ve been missiondriven since he started the business in Manchester, Vermont, 35 years ago. At the time it was called Bagel Works and there were three other cofounders at his side, but the mission they devised is the same one they use today: people, pro t, planet.

He was inspired by entrepreneurs like Ben Cohen and Jerry Green eld, who were running their small ice cream shop out of a converted gas station while Richard studied at the University of Vermont. He remembers watching old movies on a wall outside their store in the summer while sitting on top of the parking garage and eating free ice cream cones. ere he got to know both Ben and Jerry and entrepreneurs like Gary Hirshberg from Stony eld Farm and Anita Roddick from the Body Shop, who provided wisdom and expertise when he started his own business. Bagel Works—now called e Works Café—has since grown to include 11 locations throughout New England and New York and serves traditional breakfast and lunch fare including sandwiches, bagels, salads, melts, grain bowls, smoothies, and soups.

THE NEW WORLD OF TAKEOUT

Richard says much of their success the past few years has to do with adapting to the times. When COVID hit, the company was already in the midst of getting ready for an age of digital ordering with two Boston start-ups, Toast and Incentevio, to help with their cloud-based point-of-sale and app development, respectively. “We got in really early,” he says. “So when COVID hit, nobody knew it. We knew digital would continue and we were ready.”

Hanover’s Café is the rst where the digital component— which accounts for 30 to 40 percent of their business—is integrated into the line, with built-in reclaimed wood shelves under the front counter to hold preordered lunches, all bagged and organized alphabetically.

COVID also meant improving the quality of their takeout, which was previously wrapped in foil-lined paper. “We pushed ourselves and our partners to come up with this unbleached compostable paper,” he says, holding up a piece of what looks like brown waxed paper. “It’s honeycomb. It has an insulating factor. It keeps the food hot but still lets it breathe so it won’t get soggy.”

1. Fueling up for the day ahead, customers eagerly await their turn to indulge “eat well, feel good” meals at The Works Café.

2. The Works Café’s assistant manager orchestrates the expo station, ensuring all customers get the correct order in a timely manner.

3. An ancient grain quinoa bowl is the perfect glutenfree option.

4. The Works Café team member puts bagels into the proofer-retarder.

5. Fresh-baked traditional New York-style boiled and baked bagels and artisan bread on display behind the line.

Almost everything at e Works is made from scratch: the smoothie station is lined with fresh fruit, the salad bar with fresh vegetables.

1. House-made Cape Cod Chicken Salad Sandwich made with all-natural chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots, craisins, almonds, and field greens on multigrain bread.

2. A few customer favorites: the Vermont Cobb Salad, Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich, Sesame Ginger Quinoa Bowl, Tropical Sunrise Smoothie, and Kale Krush Smoothie.

3. Made-to-order sandwiches and quinoa bowls await eager hands.

FRESH AND THOUGHTFULLY SOURCED

Almost everything at e Works is made from scratch: the smoothie station is lined with fresh fruit, the salad bar with fresh vegetables. Bagels are made the old-fashioned way. “Back in the day, an authentic bagel was boiled and baked. It’s happening less and less now because it’s an art. It’s not a simple thing to do,” Richard says. Richard tells me about their ancient grains blend and their mango salsa, their braised cabbage, and their salmon from Maine. Between orders, he shares a project they plan to roll out early summer: Field Fritters, which is like falafel but made of yellow split peas, sourced from Aurora Mills and Farm in Maine, which practices regenerative land management. “It’s a cover crop. It’s super cutting-edge. We spent three years trying to nd a product we were excited about that was organic and missiondriven and thoughtfully sourced,” he says. Richard says that if they’re to continue to grow, they’ll of course still need to evolve. ey’ll need to pay attention and try new things. “We’ve had a lot of failure, but we believe in failing fast. at’s sort of a company mantra. Let’s try something, but let’s fail fast and move on.”

But no matter the times, there are things he says they will always care about, from sourcing food thoughtfully to being kind to the planet. “We didn’t jump on board with a lot of this because it’s become trendy with us the last 10 or 15 years,” he says. “ ese are our roots.” •

The Works Café

25 South Main Street

Hanover, NH (603) 277-2082 workscafe.com

by Wren Wahrenberger | y by Lars Blackmore

Bringing the Community Together in a Magical Way

LAKE MOREY RESORT’S FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Siblings Jen and Mark Avery, who are third-generation owners and managers of Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, Vermont, along with their brother Je rey, share equally sober expressions as they recall the e ects of the COVID pandemic on their family’s business in the year 2020. “ is place was a shell of its former self,” says Mark. “It was just so quiet. I quickly realized that what makes the walls talk around here is the people; they provide the energy to the building, and we were sorely missing it.”

When the pandemic restrictions eased up, the Averys wanted to do something to show how much they appreciated the community’s ongoing support of the property over the decades. In the summer of 2021, the Summer Concert Series was born. “ e arts bring people together, and we wanted to bring the community back together because they were isolated from themselves as well,” adds Mark.

AN EXCITING LINEUP

“Our father (Allen Avery) used to bring in large bands here back in the late ’70s, and I always remembered that, so I had an idea to do a bunch of concerts. I didn’t want just any bands, I wanted national bands, and I wanted it to be free for the community. I really wanted to bring a ‘wow’ factor into it with the talent.” is year, the lineup of bands de nitely brings the “wow” factor with such famous acts as Better than Ezra and recent Grammy winners Larkin Poe. Two other popular bands that have returned every year are the Adam Ezra Group (no relation to Better than Ezra) and Uprooted.

When Adam Ezra rst performed at the resort in 2021, he was looking for a way to bring some of his extensive online fan base together (he has nearly nine million subscribers on YouTube), and he thought Lake Morey would be the perfect place to do that. He came up with the idea to do a three-day winter weekend concert at the resort.

Top: Concertgoers set up lawn chairs and blankets on the golf course at Lake Morey Country Club to enjoy the show.

Below, from near right: Visitors stroll through the garden path between Lake Morey Resort’s hotel and the outdoor concert space. Visitors enjoy wood-fired pizzas by the fire.

Top: There is ample space for sitting and standing within view of the stage.

Bottom, left to right: Concertgoers dance in front of the stage. Members of Yonder Mountain String Band enter the stage for their performance. The summer series is family friendly and fun for all ages.

WHO IS PLAYING THIS YEAR?

Tuck’s Rock Dojo Music Fest, 6/29 (Saturday, 3–10pm)

SUMMER SERIES

Thursdays, 8pm unless marked otherwise

7/3 (Wednesday) Adam Ezra Group

7/11 Better Than Ezra

7/18 Uprooted Band with Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root

7/25 Tab Benoit and Anders Osborne, special guest Mike Zito Band

8/1 The Record Company

8/3 (Saturday) Yonder Mountain String Band

8/8 Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

8/15 G. Love & Special Sauce

8/22 Enter the Haggis

9/1 (Sunday) Larkin Poe

Adam has friends in the band Enter the Haggis, and after he did his winter weekend, they decided they wanted to do one as well. Enter the Haggis, a well-known Canadian Celtic-themed band, is also performing at the Summer Series this year.

When the Summer Series rst started, the concerts were smaller, with about 150 attendees. e resort hosted them on the lawn bordering the lake, where the water’s edge shimmered only a few feet away, framed by the rolling hills of Vermont in the distance. Soon the concerts became so popular that they needed to be moved to the front lawn, and then to the rst and tenth fairways of the golf course. “Suddenly we had 600 people, then 900, and oh, wait, it’s 1,000,” says Resort Experience Manager Paige Radney. “ e crowd has grown considerably each year.” Mark adds, “We had to quickly adapt our food and beverage, our parking, our sta , and all of our services. is year we project about 2,000 for each performance.”

“We have a lot of other di erent things happening here— weddings and conferences,” says Paige, “but the concerts are quickly becoming a large part of our identity.”

Mark learned early on that agents are selective about where they will let their talent perform, and he needed to do a lot of calling around to book decent acts. However, now that the Summer Series has built up a reputation, agents are emailing him.

e larger the bands, the larger their equipment needs, and the resort is grateful to be partnered with Catamount Arts, a nonpro t in St. Johnsbury. Catamount Arts produces the shows and provides the equipment, including a tractor trailer truck that opens and becomes a stage. Paige says that the help from Catamount Arts has allowed the Summer Series to grow.

“ ey have enthusiastically supported this series by not only producing it each week, but also have never charged for their services, which is extensive given the magnitude of the artists,” says Mark. “ ey recognize the power of the arts to bring communities together and have been an enormous supporter of our idea. We are truly thankful for their support and cherish our partnership.”

MAKING THE SUMMER MEMORABLE

Jen feels that the Summer Series has overall enlivened the resort. “It helps us bring attention to other resort events, and everybody on the sta is just more engaged. I feel like it has also reinvigorated our relationship with the community. People feel like they can come here, and there are things happening, and they are welcome.”

e gates for the Summer Series concerts open at 6pm for preconcert dining. Copious dining and beverage options include a wood- red pizza oven, the golf course Clubhouse menu, Lake Front dining (reservations required), the Steamboat lounge o the lobby, and even a tiki bar at the lake front. Vegetarian and gluten-free items are available.

Below: Concertgoers have an array of food options at their disposal, including the Clubhouse Bar & Grill.

Right: Lake Morey Resort fires up their wood-fired pizza oven for each night of the concert series.

Due to growing interest, the resort is adding more food and drink trucks, including a local beer sponsor. e street will be closed between the golf course and the hotel, and concertgoers can enjoy face painting, lawn games, and a re pit. “We really want to make it a fun summer evening for all,” says Mark. “You know our summers don’t last very long, so we just want to make it memorable.”

Mark remembers one of the best concerts so far to be the last one of the 2023 season. Big Head Todd was playing, and the weather forecast was i y. “Suddenly people were coming from all directions on the golf course. A misty kind of rain was falling, and people were dancing, and the rain seemed to make the evening even more magical.”

e concerts, with a few notable exceptions, are on ursdays, starting at 8pm, with the events closer to Labor Day starting an hour earlier at 7pm. (Check the Lake Morey Resort website for updates.)

Mark speaks brie y to the audience before every concert to let people know why they are hosting this free concert. “ e mission is always going to be the same,” Mark says. “It’s always free for the community as a thank you, and it’s a chance for the community to get together and celebrate the Upper Valley.

“It’s fun for us,” continues Mark. “It’s not too often nowadays where you can see 2,000 people get together, and we don’t have one problem. Music brings people together; they may have di erences, but they come here, and it’s just positive. It’s gratifying to see.”

Mark suggests that attendees carpool, as the free parking in the eld at the east corner of Clubhouse Road and Lake Morey Road can ll up fast. Bathrooms are available in the hotel lobby and the Clubhouse. Unfortunately, the resort is not able to allow outside coolers, outside alcohol, or dogs.

GET THE FULL EXPERIENCE

One option to guarantee a parking spot for a concert is to stay at the resort hotel or rent a private lakeside cabin. Jen says they have set aside a block of their 130 rooms for concertgoers this year.

e Lake Morey Resort has extensive amenities for guests, including the 18-hole golf course. Yearly golf memberships, according to ninth-grade golfer Sumner Finley, are the most a ordable local option for the quality of the course.

e resort also o ers overnight guests (and day-pass users) lake beach access, hiking trails, racket sports, billiards, table tennis, a card room, a nightly movie theater, and a health club and workout facility with a sauna. Kids can swim in the heated indoor pool or play lawn games, volleyball, basketball, or on the swing set. e resort has bikes, helmets, canoes, paddleboards, kayaks, and even ice skates and snowshoes available in the wintertime. Special events are planned each year for holidays such as New Year’s Eve, Easter, and Mother’s Day.

e original hotel was built in 1905 by George Kendall on the shores of the pristine lake named after inventor Samuel Morey, who launched his retro tted steam-driven boat in 1792 on the lake. e building has been renovated and added on to extensively over the years.

Mark, Jen, and their brother Je took over operating Lake Morey Resort in 2008 when their father passed away. eir grandparents, Borden and Louise Avery, had purchased the resort in 1972, and the siblings grew up at Lake Morey. “It’s a pretty magical place,” says Jen. •

Lake Morey Resort

82 Clubhouse Road Fairlee, VT (800) 423-1211 lakemoreyresort.com

Left: Patrons line up at Lake Morey Resort’s tiki bar, which serves before and during the concerts.

by Wren Wahrenberger y by Kata Sasvari

TUCK’S ROCK DOJO

APPLAUDING 15 YEARS OF NURTURING A CREATIVE COMMUNITY

On Saturday, June 29 from 3 to 10pm, around a hundred of Tuck’s Rock Dojo students, current and alumni (some ying in from all over the country), will be performing their music to celebrate the Dojo’s 15th anniversary on two stages at the Lake Morey Resort. Admission is free to all, and families are welcome. e lakeside resort will o er concertgoers a large variety of food and beverage options to purchase, similar to their free Summer Concert Series.

Tuck’s is partnering with the Vermont nonpro t Catamount Arts to produce the live music extravaganza, which will draw multiple talented musicians to one venue, including such wellknown alumni as Hans Williams, Brooks Hubbard, Grace Tecca, and Spencer Bladyka. Some alumni will be performing with their currently touring bands, including Shy Husky, Rugby, Rivalry, Nautilus, and Fleeting Colours. e Dojo All Stars Band, a 25-member alumni band, will be performing, as well as current student bands Do Not Microwave, Last Jet, Inner Mission, Ragged, Black Magic, and Mini Pentrix.

Tuck Stocking, with the organizational and artistic help of his partner Kata Sasvari, came up with the idea to have the Music Fest after seeing how inspired alumni were to play together at their holiday jam parties. “ e students were so happy to see each other again,” Kata says. “We realized that these events were too small, so that started the idea to create a bigger event.”

Another inspiration to gather current and former students together came with an invitation from famous Dojo alumnus and Grammy nominee Noah Kahan. He asked young Dojo musicians to open for him at his September 2023 concert at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion. “We brought 11 kids to play for 10,000 people!” says Kata. “If our community meant so much to our alumni, then we realized there’s something there that we wanted to address.”

Team Tuck’s Rock Dojo: Kata Sasvari, Tuck Stocking, and Jaden Stocking.

Tuck started his rock music school after attending Berklee School of Music, touring himself as a professional musician, and teaching guitar lessons to young students on the side. His students expressed an interest in playing in bands themselves, but they struggled to nd other like-minded musicians. “I had been daydreaming about doing a school where people could come together, learn music through playing it with others, perform music out in the world, and then also record their inspirations,” says Tuck in a documentary lm by Nico Lapitino.

Hanover High student guitarist and vocalist Tessa Cullen, class of 2024, says, “I de nitely wouldn’t be as passionate about music without Tuck. He’s been one of the big reasons that I’ve stuck through moments where I’ve been unsure or frustrated. He’s a very calming presence and very motivating. Tuck and Kata are just great people, and Tuck is such a great teacher. He does it e ortlessly.”

Tuck’s Rock Dojo and recording studio is located in Etna, New Hampshire. e school o ers private lessons in guitar (including other forms such as banjo and bass), drums, and keyboards to both young people (ages 10 to 18) and adults. e band program matches students of similar musical interests, age, and experience to practice together for six-week sessions. e bands then perform at venues around the Upper Valley, but for most, the summer music fest will be the biggest event yet.

Eighth-grade drummer Jacob Vahey, who has been in the band program for the past ve years and played at the Noah Kahan concert, says, “I think it’s amazing that Kata and Tuck organized this event to celebrate the Dojo’s 15th birthday. I love being around other musicians and playing music altogether. I’m so excited to rock out at this festival!” •

Tuck’s Rock Dojo

3 School House Lane Etna, NH (603) 667-0691 www.tucksrockdojo.com

EVA LOU RHINELANDER PERFORMING CONTORTION

PHOTO BY JUSTIN MIEL

by Genevieve Martineau

Entertaining Audiences and Inspiring Youth

Come one! Come all!

Circus

Smirkus is back on tour again this summer! Grab some popcorn, then bring the whole family to see youthful acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, unicyclists, and so much more right here in the Upper Valley. Step into a world of whimsy and wonder, as Circus Smirkus celebrates playfulness, discovery, and childlike curiosity with the 2024 Big Top Tour: e Imaginarium. A magical toy shop comes to life with tumbling teddy bears, high- ying marionettes, and a very mischievous Jack-inthe-Box in this awe-inspiring and laughter- lled production.

e Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour—on the road June 29 through August 17—features a cast of 30 young circus artists who will perform 62 shows in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. e shows will include a variety of circus acts including aerials, wire walking, clowns, contortionists, and more, all set to live music under a beautiful big-top tent.

ENTERTAINMENT WITH A MISSION

e mission of Smirkus is simple in theory and thoughtfully executed in practice: “To promote the skills, culture, and traditions of the traveling circus and to inspire youth to engage in life-changing adventures in the circus arts.” e organization’s three programs—School Residencies, Smirkus Camp, and the Big Top Tour—blend the best of circus tradition and contemporary practice to create immersive experiences that challenge kids to perform and live to the very best of their abilities.

Circus Smirkus programs are committed to o ering youth of all ages and backgrounds a spot under the big top, and each year Smirkus raises money for scholarships to provide youth who might not otherwise be able to attend the opportunity to shine in the Smirkus ring. Executive and Artistic Director Rachel Schi er says, “We never want money to be a factor for kids dreaming to be a part of Circus Smirkus, and our goal is to share the Smirkus magic with as many children and youth as possible. is year we were able to award over $80,000 in scholarships, and with growing needs in the community and beyond, we hope to o er even more in the future as we grow our outreach and partnership programs.”

Sleepaway summer camp sessions at the campus in scenic Greensboro, Vermont, come in a range of o erings—from one-day, get-your-feet-wet experiences for children as young as ve to one-, two-, three-, and ve-week camps specializing in the whole range of circus pursuits including acrobatics, aerials, clowning, balance, and juggling. For many campers, Smirkus Camp is a home away from home where they are celebrated for being themselves.

GET INVOLVED

In all, more than 400 campers participate each summer in a variety of programs that range in level from beginner to advanced. Although most of the camps are open to all skill levels, advanced sessions require a video audition for placement.

EMMA LANGS HAZELTON AND SASHA MISKO IN DUO ROPE

PHOTO BY JUSTIN MIEL

THE CIRCUS SMIRKUS BIG TOP

PHOTO BY HARRY POWERS

BIG TOP TOUR, PYRAMID

PHOTO BY JUSTIN MIEL

IAN KENT AND ATHENA MONTORI PERFORMING STRAPS

PHOTO BY JUSTIN MIEL

The Smirkus experience celebrates participants for exactly who they are, far from the pressures and expectations of family, peers, and school.

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CORA WILLIAMS AND AVERY STEERE PERFORMING UNICYCLE

PHOTO BY JUSTIN MIEL

BIG TOP TOUR, FLYING KIDS

PHOTO BY JUSTIN MIEL

HEINTZ JUGGLING

PHOTO BY JUSTIN MIEL

SMIRKUS CAMP

PHOTO BY WILL CIARDELLI

When it comes to securing a spot in the Big Top Tour, the process becomes a bit more involved. e audition requires both a written application and recorded audition. After review by the tour’s directorial sta , the pool is reduced to 45 performers who are then invited to participate in a second-round audition in which auditionees showcase a thematic act and participate in skillsassessment workshops, after which 30 troupers are selected for the nal cast. is season’s troupe comprises youth from 10 states. After the troupers’ selection has been nalized, the show script is created over the winter months, and act creation and rehearsals take place onsite in Greensboro during three weeks in June. en the troupers hit the road for seven weeks in which full two-hour shows are performed twice daily. e amazing performances that audiences enjoy require numerous helping hands and behind-the-scenes dedication to execute. e tour includes 80 people— the crew, performers, counselors, and coaches. It takes eight hours to set up the big top and the backstage and concession tents, and to prepare and organize 200 costume pieces, 100 props, 70 spotlights, and a mile of electrical cable. But ultimately, all this work is worth it for those involved.

“We are very excited about this year’s show. We have an exciting troupe of young performers full of skill and passion. Our creative team comes from diverse backgrounds and experiences and all are exceptionally talented. Each year, we spend months planning and dreaming, but it really comes together in just three weeks of training and rehearsals. After a 20-year hiatus, I can’t wait to be back at Smirkus,” says Co-Show Director Julie Greenberg.

THE SMIRKUS IMPACT AND ALUMNI SUCCESS

What’s next for kids who participate in the camps or tour? Many alumni pursue careers in the circus arts, often attending prestigious circus colleges

around the world. Graduates have performed with Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Big Apple Circus, Cirque Mechanics, and Les 7 Doigts, as well as other international touring companies. You’ve seen Smirkus alumni in movies, on commercials, and on variety shows like America’s Got Talent. Smirkus alumni have even been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. e skills acquired at Smirkus, including con dence, team building, and communication, have tremendous crossover in a variety of careers, serving to bene t even those who do not continue on a circusrelated career path. e Smirkus experience celebrates participants for exactly who they are, far from the pressures and expectations of family, peers, and school.

Co-Show Director Joshua Shack adds, “Smirkus is rooted in tradition, however one of the biggest circus traditions is innovation, and creating new traditions. Julie and I each have long histories with Smirkus, but this is our rst time directing together. We are bringing new ideas and our own unique vision, but the show will also feel very familiar to avid Smirkus fans. We are excited to continue to deliver the magic that we are known for, in both familiar and new ways.”

Don’t miss the 37th Anniversary Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour throughout New England. Tickets are available at www.smirkus.org, or call (877) SMIRKUS. •

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enjoy Million Dollar Beach on Lake George, New York, under the watchful eyes of a lifeguard.

Million Dollar Beach

A TREASURED SUMMER OASIS

to nd otog Lisa Ballard

When the weather gets hot and sticky, there’s nothing like spending a day at the beach, but Hanover is a challenging place for beachgoers. Many folks make the two-hour drive east to Portsmouth to ful ll the urge to nap on the sand or play in the surf. For only 15 minutes farther by car in the opposite direction, you can hit a di erent public beach, the Million Dollar Beach on Lake George, and you won’t crave a shower afterwards to rinse o the salt. It’s one of the cleanest bodies of water in the Northeast. And then there’s the strand.

I discovered Million Dollar Beach a few summers ago while looking for a place to take a dip after hiking near Lake George with Zoe, my teenage stepdaughter. e state-owned, 51-acre, 1,700-foot-long public beach was built in 1951 at a cost of—you guessed it—$1 million.

While $1 million was the cost to initially create Million Dollar Beach, the total investment in the facility is now in the multimillions. In 1989, its expansive bathhouse opened, a $3.7 million addition. en another $6.3 million went into improvements in 2014 to ’15. It’s a treasured summer oasis, yet the site’s value predates its recreational attraction by several centuries, as Zoe and I quickly discovered.

BEACH BACKSTORY

Upon entering the sizeable foyer of the bathhouse, a series of black-and-white photographs and several descriptive placards caught our attention. Most of the photos were about the earliest days of the beach, including former New York Governor omas Dewey at the groundbreaking ceremony, the beach under construction, and 1950s beachgoers. However, one display showed the outline of the Land Tortoise.

e Land Tortoise was the sole survivor of a class of watercraft called a “radeau” and America’s oldest intact warship. Radeau means “raft” in French. ese oating artillery platforms, used on Lake George and Lake Champlain in the mid-1700s, were 50 feet long, 16 to 18 feet wide, and propelled by 26 oarsmen. Land Tortoise was constructed at the site of Million Dollar Beach in 1758 in preparation for the British attack on the French at Fort Carillon (now Fort Ticonderoga) the following year, but there was one problem: how to store it over the winter when Lake George was covered with ice.

e solution was to scuttle the radeau. It secretly rested on the bottom of the frozen lake with the intention of pulling it up in the spring for the battle. Unfortunately, the spot was deeper than anticipated, and the soldiers could not recover it. e Land Tortoise lay at the bottom of Lake George undetected until 1990 when it showed up in a sonar survey about two

Clockwise from top: View down Lake George from Million Dollar Beach. A young girl starts a sand castle. Steps from the beach house leading onto the strand. The beach house entrance. Former New York Governor Thomas Dewey (center) and other VIPs at the ground-breaking ceremony for the beach in 1951.

Below, clockwise from top: Families enjoy a section of the beach near the beach house. A swimmer inside the rope boundary of the beach. Two lazy mallards nap under a lifeguard chair.

MILLION DOLLAR BEACH IS…

• Free to make sandcastles, swim laps within the buoy lines, and grill your own burgers, though there is a modest parking fee.

• For boaters, too. A public inspection station, boat wash, and boat launch are located adjacent to the beach area.

• Not for pets, but pets are allowed on Dog Beach, a shoreline section of the lake just west of Million Dollar Beach.

• An active archeological site. In 2013 in the area around the parking lot and campground, about 2,000 prehistoric artifacts, mainly stone tools and weapons dating from 8,000 BC to 1,500 BC were discovered.

• Open daily Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, 8am to 8pm. Lifeguard hours, when swimming is allowed, are 9am to 7pm.

• A great place for a cookout, with picnic inner tubes, underwater swimming gear, or beach games (except beach volleyball when offered by the beach staff).

FOR MORE INFO visitlakegeorge.com

Right: The historic paddle-wheeler, Minne Ha Ha , passing by Million Dollar Beach at the start of a lake cruise.

miles from the beach. It’s now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark, not to mention one of the lake’s popular scuba sites.

LEGENDARY LAKE

ough diving is not allowed directly from Million Dollar Beach, Lake George is a sweet place to scuba dive, often with over 40 feet of underwater visibility. Nicknamed the Queen of American Lakes for its water clarity and surrounding regal vistas, this 32-mile-long and 3-mile-wide body of water averages 75 feet deep. It drains to the north into Lake Champlain via the short 3.5-mile-long La Chute River.

“Lake George is without comparison, the most beautiful water I ever saw . . . its water limpid as crystal, and the mountain sides covered with rich groves . . . down to the water-edge: here and there precipices of rock checker the scene and save it from monotony,” wrote omas Je erson in 1791 in a letter to his daughter. During the 1800s and early 1900s, famous artists, including Georgia O’Kee e and Frank Vince DuMond, painted the lake. Roosevelts, Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, Peabodys, and Whitneys frequented the area, and some built private lakeside estates.

MYSTERIOUS MONSTER

Lake George has a monster, too, named Georgie. Georgie was purportedly rst seen in 1904 by painter Harry Watrous, but it was a hoax by Watrous in an attempt to win a shing bet with a local newspaper editor. Watrous believed he had lost the bet, then discovered the editor’s winning 40-pounder was a fake. In response, he crafted a 10-foot-long water snake with red fangs, huge eyes, and long whiskers using a cedar log and some rope. Tugging an underwater line, the monster moved as if it were alive. He kept the hoax going for 30 years.

After smiling about Georgie, Zoe and I changed in the bathhouse then wandered through the large, lakeside portal. Early afternoon, midweek, it was easy to nd a spot to spread our towels. I laid down with my hat over my face, letting the warm sand massage my back. Soft, rhythmical waves lapped the lakeshore a few yards from my feet. Children laughed and splashed further away. “How heavenly to relax at the beach,” I thought as I drifted into semiconsciousness.

BOATS BY THE BEACH

e distinct rumble of an antique boat engine nudged me from my suninduced slumber. A sleek Chris-Craft, its polished mahogany body and chrome trim gleaming, revved up to speed then gracefully arced away from us, leaving behind several lines of wake-induced whitecaps. e Chris-Craft was the iconic powerboat on Lake George when Million Dollar Beach was built.

As I admired the Chris-Craft’s classic lines and beautiful wood construction, the sonorous toot of an even older boat, the old-time paddle-wheeler Minne Ha Ha, announced its departure from the nearby Lake George Steamship Company pier. Minnehaha was the ctional wife of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Chief Hiawatha. e name means “laughing waters” in the Dakota language. Watching the paddle-wheeler down the lake, I imagined a tour guide on the boat telling the passengers the

story of Million Dollar Beach, which in a small way I was now part of, just for being there on that glorious summer day.

BEACH BIRDS

Moments later, a nervy gull landed and stared at me from only 10 feet away, looking for a handout. It had obviously gotten one before. No surprise. On crowded days, Million Dollar Beach can handle 1,200 picnicking sunbathers.

“Ha ha,” I said to the gull, mocking the paddle-wheeler’s name, hoping to chase it o , but it merely hopped closer.

Not wanting to encourage it, Zoe and I decided to take a walk down the beach.

We spotted a couple of mallards napping in the shade of an unused lifeguard chair. e ducks were even tamer than the gull. As I drew close to it to take a photo, one of them raised an eyelid. e other didn’t stir.

“ e birds aren’t very skittish here,” observed Zoe. As if proving Zoe’s point, a mother merganser and her dozen ducklings slipped over the rope into the swimming area. ey made their way steadily through the people in the water, ignoring all of them.

“I’m going for a swim,” exclaimed Zoe, running into the water and then diving out of sight. She reappeared a few seconds later, beaming and waving for me to join her. Normally, I don’t care to swim in lakes by wading in. e sand typically turns to muck from which underwater weeds grow upward tickling my legs, but Million Dollar Beach was not typical. e sand stretched far into the water. I waded deeper and deeper until I reached the rope marking the deepest part of the swimming area. e water was above my waist, and my feet were still happily on a sandy bottom.

I dunked underwater to cool o , then looked back at the beach. A young couple coaxed their toddler into the water for his rst swim. A girl giggled as her father swung her like a pendulum. Two other kids constructed an elaborate fort out of sand. It was sure nice to be at the beach! •

GUIDING YOU home

The water should be between 50 and 59 degrees, which balances the benefits and comfort. Plunges should start at 30 seconds and then over time can increase up to five minutes, as frequent plunges may increase tolerance. Most importantly, listen to your body and be careful not to overdo it.

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A SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM MAY IMPROVE WELL-BEING

COLD PLUNGES, THE LATEST TREND IN FITNESS, is hot, and not just for athletes. “It’s traditionally used by athletes because it enhances recovery after workouts and also helps with rehabilitation after injury,” says Dr. Andre Berger, cosmetic dermatologist and founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Institute. But it’s now expanded beyond sports medicine and is being embraced by the wellness industry, Dr. Berger says. “ ere is a body of scienti c evidence that suggests positive e ects on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.”

He explains, “You’re exposing yourself to ice cold water—50 degrees or so— for a short period of time, normally between one to three minutes. Your body gets shocked by the cold temperature, and that shock brings about a whole bunch of physiological responses.”

REDUCED INFLAMMATION

“Its anti-in ammatory bene ts are due to the cold causing vasoconstriction and as you warm up vasodilation of the blood vessels. at constriction and opening helps ush out toxins and swelling, reducing in ammation of muscles and tissue. Athletes do it to speed their muscle recovery after an intense workout,” Dr. Berger says. “When it reduces in ammation that way, it can improve muscle soreness and expedite healing.”

COLD PLUNGE BENEFITS

Cold therapy has long been used to ease aches and pains. Ice packs or cold compresses are commonly used for temporary application for swelling or soreness. at can help with arthritis or joint or muscle injuries, Dr. Berger says. Cold plunges could be helpful as well. “It helps with swelling by limiting the uids from entering into the tissue. It also helps with any discomfort.”

MOOD IMPROVEMENT AND STRESS REDUCTION

Cold plunges can boost your endorphins, Dr. Berger says. “It’s a natural mood enhancement. Cold water stimulation causes a physiological reaction in the brain and endorphins—the feel-good chemicals—such as dopamine are released. at promotes feelings of relaxation and wellbeing that can reduce stress and improve mood. It can potentially help people manage depression and anxiety. at increase in dopamine a ects how the body reacts to stress. When the body is shocked by the cold temperature, that’s when the brain releases the dopamine. It’s an adaptive response. It’s giving you a sense of accomplishment and improves your mood after the plunge, like the euphoric feeling after a run or good workout.”

BETTER SLEEP

“If you do cold therapy early in the day, that can help balance your circadian

rhythms since plunging triggers the release of hormones like adrenaline that elevate your alertness and give you more mental focus, part of the ght-or- ight response reaction to the cold. at creates a natural energy boost akin to running away from a predator. at tapers o as the day goes on; it aligns with the normal wakefulness you experience during the day and then aligns with the evening sleep pattern. So it helps to regulate that cycle to promote better sleep.”

IMMUNE FUNCTION

When you immerse yourself in a cold plunge, you stimulate the production of certain immune cells, Dr. Berger says, such as white blood cells that play an important role in ghting o bacteria, pathogens, and infections. In theory, over time, regular cold plunging could contribute to a stronger immune system, he says.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

“Cold therapy de nitely boosts your metabolism,” Dr. Berger says. “Your body’s trying to heat up after exposure to cold, and when your body tries to heat up, it increases your metabolic rate, which leads to more burning of calories. It’s modest because it’s short acting, but on a regular basis it can help with weight management over time. It can also help with lymphatic drainage and circulation, reducing uid retention.”

Cold plunges are not for everyone, however. If not done properly, there are risks such as hypothermia, dizziness, and fainting. People with certain medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or those who are immunocompromised should avoid cold plunges, Dr. Berger says, and seek medical attention rst. “ ere’s an abrupt heart rate and blood pressure change and that could exacerbate underlying cardiovascular problems.” ose who su er from Raynaud’s syndrome, which reduces blood ow to the extremities when exposed to cold, should not do cold plunges.

TAKE THE PLUNGE

Cold plunge tubs are on the market for home use either indoors or outside, but can be pricey, and many gyms and spas have the tubs. A quick dip in a freezing-cold lake or ocean is another way to take the plunge if the temperature is cold enough. Dr. Berger suggests staying hydrated before and after and to warm up the body beforehand with light physical activity and stretching to prepare it for the cold water. Afterward, warm up by moving and covering yourself with a warm blanket or towel to regain your natural temperature. Avoid alcohol or ca eine, he advises. Duration and temperature are important. e water should be between 50 and 59 degrees, which balances the bene ts and comfort. Plunges should start at 30 seconds and then over time can increase up to ve minutes, as frequent plunges may increase tolerance. Most importantly, listen to your body and be careful not to overdo it. •

For more from Dr. Berger, see his book The Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Prescription.

THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART | @ DARTMOUTH

COLLEGE

SUMMER EVENTS

The Hood Museum of Art is free and open to all. Public programs are free unless otherwise noted. Hours: Wednesday, 11am–5pm; Thursday and Friday, 11am–8pm; Saturday, 1–5pm. For information, visit hoodmuseum. dartmouth.edu or call (603) 646-2808.

Join us for lectures with scholars and discussions with artists. Contribute to important conversations on current issues and take a closer look at works in the collection. We can’t wait to see you in the galleries!

Visit Our Summer Exhibitions

Closing June 22, 2024 [pic on DB]

Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth

Across time and cultures, gold has served as a metaphor for what we value most. Symbolically, it stands in for goodness, excellence, brilliance, and wealth. Specifically, the artists represented in this traveling exhibition turn to gilding as a means to reconsider our value systems. If, as the saying goes, “all that glitters is not gold,” the artists represented here offer an inverse proposition: perhaps that which does not always shine is most worthy of our attention.

June 8–November 3, 2024

[Un]Mapping: Decolonial Cartographies of Place

This show focuses on the work of artists whose practices critique colonial legacies of cartography and employ decolonial and Indigenous ways of

knowing. It considers how maps can be used not in the interests of surveillance or dispossession but as a means of placemaking.

June 8–November 3, 2024

From the Field: Tracing Foodways through Art

Artworks across different time periods, mediums, and cultures illustrate points of connection, disconnection, and reconnection to our foodways. From the Field explores the idea of food as not only nourishment but also an expression of our lived and shared experiences.

June 8, 2024–April 6, 2025

A Grief of Almost: Enrique Martínez Celaya

Enrique Martínez Celaya is an artist, author, and former physicist whose work has been exhibited and collected by major institutions worldwide.

July 13–December 15, 2024

Immersive Worlds: Real and Imagined

Grounded in large-scale contemporary painting and sculpture from 1959 to 2021, the artists represented here invite the visitor to meditate on the relationships between the natural world, the human body, and abstraction.

On view through March 22, 2025

Living with Sculpture: Presence and Power in Europe, 1400–1750

Featuring two newly commissioned paintings by Cree artist Kent Monkman, The Great Mystery introduces Monkman’s earliest Abstract Expressionist paintings from the 1990s and his reimagining of these works today.

Visitors on a tour of Gilded: Contemporary Artists Explore Value and Worth on view at the Hood Museum. Photo by Lars Blackmore.

June 21

Virtual Panel Discussion: “Heading Toward an Unseeable Horizon: Diversifying Collections”

This virtual panel will bring together collections curators from around the United States to discuss the importance and challenges of diversifying museum collections. Organized by the Hood Museum of Art in conjunction with the exhibition An Instant Out of Time: Shaping a Collection. The discussion is aimed at fellow curators and other decision makers involved in museum acquisitions but is open to the public. Head to our website for details.

12–1:30pm

July 11

Galley Talk: [Un]Mapping: Decolonial Cartographies of Place

Beatriz Yanes Martinez, Board of Advisor Mutual Learning Fellow, will introduce their exhibition [Un] Mapping, which examines the legacies of mapmaking and invites viewers to

think about alternatives for visualizing our relationships to place. [Un]Mapping focuses on the work of artists whose practices critique colonial legacies of cartography and employ decolonial and Indigenous ways of knowing.

5–6pm

July 13

A Space for Dialogue Gallery Talk: Embracing Vulnerability: Gay Intimacy in the Context of AIDS

Colin Donnelly ’24 will discuss his student-curated exhibition, which reclaims gay sexuality as something intimate, affirming its beauty in the face of the legacy of state-sanctioned discrimination and marginalization during the height of the AIDS epidemic. Its works reckon with this history through tender depictions of intimacy to reframe queer male sexuality as natural and desirable rather than dangerous and obscene.

4–4:45pm

July 27

Gallery Talk: From the Field Board of Advisors Mutual Learning Fellows Beatriz Yanes Martinez, Jayde Xu, and Nichelle Gaumont will talk about their co-curated exhibition, From the Field: Tracing Foodways through Art, which explores the idea of food as not only nourishment but also a manifestation of our lived and shared experiences. In particular, it invites audiences to reflect on and interrogate their relationships to foodways, which encompass our attitudes, practices, and rituals around food.

2–3pm

July 31

Conversations and Connections: Living with Sculpture with Living Sculptors Join exhibition curator Ashley Offill and two local sculptors for a discussion about carving, casting, and other methods of making sculpture both historically and in the present day.

12:30–1:30pm

August 3

Workshop: FOODWAYS

This interactive maker workshop is inspired by the exhibition From the Field: Tracing Foodways through Art. In collaboration with the Cable Makerspace of Magnusson Center and Thayer School of Engineering, participants will learn how to use a vinyl cutter to decorate their own farmers’ market bag. This free workshop is for adults and teens ages 15+ and no experience is necessary; register online.

1–3pm

August 10

Hood Highlights Tour

Join us for in-person tours of the museum galleries. Meet in the Russo Atrium five minutes prior to the start time. No registration necessary.

2–3pm

August 11

Maker Drop-in: Mosaics!

Drop in to the Russo Atrium for an artmaking activity. This time, we will enjoy mosaic making. All materials are free, and instruction is provided. For all ages and no experience necessary.

1–4pm

HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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For information, tickets, or pricing information, call (603) 646-2422 or visit hop.dartmouth.edu. The Hop Box Office is open Tuesday through Friday, 10am–5pm.

July 19

Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City: The Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist The transdisciplinary opera comes to New York City as a creative act of resistance on the 10th anniversary of Eric Garner’s killing.

Lincoln Center, 8:30pm

July 24

Johnny Gandelsman: This Is America: Part IV In the final concert of his residency, Gandelsman premiers the Hop-commissioned new composition by Gonzalo Grau and completes his 27-piece anthology.

Bema Outdoor Amphitheater, 6pm

Johnny Gandelsman: This Is America: Part IV July 24

The Ritual of Breath Is the Rite to Resist, July 19

Montshire Museum of Science

One Montshire Road, Norwich, VT (802) 649-2200, montshire.org

Exhibit: Ocean Bound

Through this immersive, hands-on exhibition, museum visitors will embark on a journey through watersheds to see how their actions on land impact the Earth’s ecosystem.

Exhibit: Welcome Home: Celebrating Asian Childhood

Exhibit: Momentum!

Exhibit: This Is What a Scientist Looks Like: Representation in STEM Careers

Exhibit: Wonder Woods

Wonder Woods is specially designed to ignite the curiosity of the museum’s youngest visitors—children ages five and under.

Exhibit: Bubbles: Science in Soap

Exhibit: Solve It! Puzzles, Math & Problem-Solving

Energize your brain and spark your imagination.

HAPPENINGS | SUMMER 2024

Hands-On Science Activities

Every day is different! You may get to hold a fossil or make a parachute, build an electric circuit, or use a microscope! Visit montshire.org for dates and times. 11am & 3pm

June, July, August, Wednesdays

Science Yoga 11:30am

SUMMER EXHIBIT: Ocean Bound

Hikes for Every Month of the Year!

Download full directions for your own self-guided hike around Hanover— where to go, what you’ll see, plus a glimpse into the backstory. Access each hike on your phone (if cell service allows) or print the PDF version to take with you. Visit Hanover Conservancy’s website, hanoverconservancy.org/ hike-of-the-month, for more information.he-month, for more information.

June

Historic Wolfeboro Road West 2.8 miles one way

Moose Mountain Lodge and Ledges 1.9 miles round-trip

The Velvet Ledges of Greensboro Ridge 1.5 miles round-trip

Exhibit: Discovering the Natural World

Exhibit: Air Works

Air Works, helps to flex engineering muscles, strengthen the understanding of core scientific concepts, and spark the imaginations of all ages.

Exhibit: Life in Local Waters

See fish, frogs, and turtles native to the New England region.

July

Baum Conservation Area and Moose Mountain

2.5-mile loop plus 0.7 mile optional

Mink Brook and Gile Hill 2.1 miles

Pasture Road Peregrinations 3.5 miles

Slade Brook and Huntington Hill 2 miles round-trip

The White Ledges of the Mayor–Niles Forest 1.1 miles round-trip

August

Moose Mountain Ridge Loop 4 miles round-trip

Shumway Forest and Tom Linnell Ridge 4 miles round-trip

South Esker 1 mile round-trip

The Fourth Place

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Manga Book Club 3pm

June 15, July 20, August 17

Blood on the Clocktower: Social Deduction 6–11pm

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Captain Picard Day 2–10pm

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June 19, July 24, August 21

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Comic Book Club 7pm

June 22, July 27, August 24

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June 23, July 28, August 25

Learn to Play Pokemon TCG 2–6pm

June 23, July 28, August 25

Upper Valley Sci-Fi & Fantasy Club: Monthly Book Club

To find out this month’s books, get a deal on ordering them, or to confirm the schedule, visit 4th.me/discord or 4th.me/events. 3–5pm

June 23, July 28, August 25

Upper Valley Scrabble Club Games start on the hour, 4–8pm

June 26, August 28

Star Wars Game Night 4:30–10pm

June 29

Summer Potluck & Party Games 5–10pm

July

Star Wars: Unlimited – Shadows of the Galaxy

The year’s biggest collectible card

happenings | The Fourth Place

game is getting a second release in July—at publication the schedule isn’t confirmed, but we’re going to celebrate in a big way!

July 3, August 7, September 4

Upper Valley Young Professionals Game Night 6–10pm

July 5–7

Magic Launch Party: Assassin’s Creed

July 5–7, August 2–4, September 6–9

Roleplaying Games Weekend

July 13, August 10

Crafting, Miniatures & Painting 3–8pm

July 14, August 11, September 8

Free Modern Magic Tournament 5pm

July 19

The Fourth Place Birthday Extravaganza! Celebrate our birthday with free party games for everyone, special treats from local bakers, and an amazing sale that’s even better for our members. 2–11pm

July 24

WRJ Pride Game Night 2024 6–10pm

September 10

Labor Day at the Fourth Place 2–10pm

Howe Library 13 South Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-4120 thehowe.org

June, July, August, Wednesdays

Chess Club Mayer Room, 6pm

June, July, August, Fridays

Bach Study Group Mayer Room, 10am

June 6, July 11, August 1

Pages & Platters: The Howe Library Cooking Club Mayer Room, 6pm

June 11, July 9, August 13

Books and Lunch on Tuesdays Murray Room, 12pm

June 20, July 18, August 15

Science Fiction Book Group Aldrich Room, 6pm

June 24–July 7

World Traveler Reading Challenge 12pm

June 25, July 9, 23

Outdoor Musical Adventures Children’s Garden, 9:30am

June 26, July 10, 24

Adventures in Art Children’s Program Room, 10:30am

June 29

Family Movie Morning at the Nugget Theaters: Wonka 9am

July 6

Mexican Mirrors Art Workshop Children’s Program Room, 2pm

July 9

A Walk Back in Tome: The Secrets of Cellar Holes Mayer Room, 6:30pm

July 10, 17, 24, 31

Family Picnic in the Park Concert Series 5pm

July 11

Howe at Storrs Pond: Concert with Mr. Aaron 5:30pm

July 16

Local Heroes: Hanover Fire Department Lower Parking Lot, 10:30am

July 30

Local Heroes: Police Dogs Lower Parking Lot, 10:30am

August 5–8

Tween Comic Camp Mayer Room, 10am

August 17

Howe at Storrs Pond: Wunderle’s Circus Adventures 5:30pm

ROGER CLARKSON REALTORS

Other Noteworthy Events

Exhibit: Becoming Norwich Norwich Historical Society norwichhistory.org

June 6

Rob Mermin: Circle of Sawdust

The Norwich Bookstore 7pm norwichbookstore.com

June 20

Declan McCabe: Turning Stones

The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

June 22

Hilltop Garden Tour

Norwich Historical Society, 11am–3pm norwichhistory.org

July 11

Women’s History Stroll Along Main Street

Norwich Historical Society, 6:30pm norwichhistory.org

July 18

Civil War History Stroll Along Main Street

Norwich Historical Society, 6:30pm norwichhistory.org

July 27

Mid-Century Modern Walking Tour

Norwich Historical Society, 10:30am norwichhistory.org

August 6

Sarah Stewart Taylor: Agony Hill

The Norwich Bookstore, 7pm norwichbookstore.com

August 10

Mid-Century Modern Walking Tour

Norwich Historical Society, 10:30am norwichhistory.org

August 17

Peter Heller: Burn

The Norwich Bookstore, 2pm norwichbookstore.com

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America’s Mattress Back cover

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Belletetes 10

Bethel Mills 73

Big Green Real Estate 27

Black House Real Estate 17

Blood’s Catering & Party Rentals 93

Brown Furniture 35

CB Lifestyles 7

Cedar Circle Farm 18

Circus Smirkus 5

Crossroad Farm 37

Crossroads Academy 87

Crown Point Cabinetry 8

Crown Point Select 39

DRM 50

Designer Gold 23

Doyle and Loughman Wealth Management Group 1

Dr. Neely–Hanover Orthodontics 45

Dutillle’s Jewelry Design Studio 27

Estate Wildlife Control 102

Estes & Gallup 34

Fore U Golf 37

GR Porter & Sons 93

Gilberte Interiors 15

Glowen Day Spa 52

Half-Step Beer & Wine 52

Hanover Eyecare 95

Hanover Inn 80

Hanover Road Dental Health 88

Hanover Scoops 55

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Hill Opticians & Gallagher Eye Care 61

Hillside Builders 44

Honey Field Farm 55

In Harmony, LLC 33

Indigo 101

JMH Wealth Management 102

Jeff Wilmot Painting & Wallpapering 79

Johnson Audiology 54

Junction Frame Shop 79

Kendal at Hanover 61

King Arthur Baking Company 96

Lake Morey Resort 3 Landshapes 44

LaValley Building Supply 81

Law Office of Margaret Jacobs 100

Lawn Master of Vermont 72

Lemon Tree Gifts 52

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Loch Lyme Lodge 29

Lyme Road Dental 2

MB Pro Landscape 97

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Matt Brown Fine Art 55

Melissa Robinson Realtor 89

Montcalm Golf Club 80

Mudge Greeley Architects 33

NT Ferro Estate & Custom Jewelers 30 & 87

New England School for the Arts 38

Nefertiti Nails 101

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 53

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Pierce McLaughry Group 13

Ramuntos Brick & Brew 54

Real Broker LLC 4

Remax Realty 100

River Road Veterinary Clinic 96

Riverlight Builders 50

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A chat with Emily Shepard

Lyme

Town Clerk

WhyislisteningtopeoplesuchanimportantpartofyourjobasTownClerk?

A huge part of my job is knowing people, and that’s impossible to do without listening to them. One of the great things about a small town is there are so many opportunities to listen to people without it feeling rushed. It’s great to have that space where people feel comfortable enough to open up. I’ve learned so much from the people in my town and I’m grateful they’ve been willing to share with me, whether that’s history about our town or their own personal stories.

AsPattyJenks’electedsuccessorto LymeTownClerk,whatotherattributes will you take from watching her in this position?

I could sing Patty’s praises until the cows come home. I can’t think of anything about her I wouldn’t want

to emulate. She’s compassionate, intelligent, hardworking. She’s such a sel ess person. I’m grateful to have her in my corner supporting me. I owe her so much and I hope I make both her and the town we love proud.

Elections everywhere have become more unpredictable to navigate.How will you prepare for possible challenges that could come your way this fall?

I’m lucky to have a such a strong support system of people who have experience with elections to help me through whatever challenges we may nd. But ultimately, any sort of challenges we may encounter will be invaluable experience for the future.

Tellusabitaboutyourfamilyand how they enjoy the UpperValley together when you are o the clock. My family is wicked awesome! I

wouldn’t be anywhere without them. ey’re my favorite people in the whole universe. ey’ve called the Upper Valley home for a long time. My great-uncle founded and operated the Dartmouth Cab Company back in the day. My grandmother owned a hair salon in Hanover called the Creative Curl. Another greatuncle and aunt used to own the Lyme Country Store. My parents themselves grew up here like I did and have such a deep knowledge and love of this place. My little brother is so cool, probably the best person I know. As a family, we love exploring! ere are so many fascinating little pockets of Upper Valley history to nd and enjoy. I feel so unbelievably lucky to call this place home. •