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The Hinckley House Available for only the second time in the last 70 years, The Hinckley House is a brilliant example of the classic Federal Style of architecture that this region has become known for. Sited on the Ridge, in Orford, NH, The Hinckley House is one of 7 stately homes built between 1793 and 1840, all set back from the main road on a ridge overlooking the Orford mall, on land originally owned by Samuel Morey. The house has spaces both formal and informal, with 5 + bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gracious living and dining rooms, original moldings and high ceilings. The stunning spiral staircase that graces the front entry harkens to a time of elegance and a slower pace of life. And for informal gatherings, step into the “Dance Hall”, a former tack room that the current owners have restored to its original glory as a gathering place for laughter, song, and story. But the most significant feature of the home is found in the two front bedrooms on the second floor: On all four walls, of each bedroom, are floor to ceiling murals painted by American folk artist Rufus Porter in the early 19th century. There are only 150 such murals known to exist in the United States, and these are the only ones that comprise all four walls of a room. Dartmouth College alums will appreciate the massive lone pine tree out front, and Daniel Webster stayed here for a time and wrote several pieces of correspondence to friends and family describing his experience in Orford. This home truly represents an opportunity to own a piece of history in one of the region’s most significant architectural developments. 588 Main Street | Orford, New Hampshire | $1,850,000

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

54 | Fall Foliage Drives There’s fantastic leaf peeping in our own backyard. by Nancy Fontaine

66 | 25th Anniversary

of Man with a Plan

The legend of Fred Tuttle lives on. by John O’Brien

74 | A Lifetime of Art

Phil Godenschwager has beautified Vermont and beyond. by Mary Gow

page On the cover: Fred Tuttle with cows. Photo by Jack Rowell. This page: Looking southeast along Bragg Hill Road in Norwich, Vermont. Photo by Lars Blackmore.

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86 DEPARTMENTS

19 Editor’s Note

44 What’s in Store

20 Contributors

by Katherine P. Cox

22 Online Exclusives 24 Monthly Tidbits

Seasonal facts, fun, and ideas.

30 Season’s Best

Shortcut caramel apples.

Headrest celebrates 50 years of changing lives. by Anne Richter Arnold

94 The Pick

Calendar of local events.

by Dana Johnson

104 Celebrate the Moment

Get to know Hubert’s Family Outfitters. by Pamela Brown

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Destination New London!

86 Health and Wellness

103 Advertisers Index

38 Business Sportlight

Adorn Boutique.

32 Home Life

Fall housecleaning.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Fall Blessings

PHOTO BY IAN R AYMOND

As another beautiful summer winds down, the carefree season of vacations and picnics gives way to more rigid schedules of sending the children back to school, completing homework after dinner, and enforcing earlier bedtimes. Topping my list of autumn “Likes” are Patriots football (and also watching Tampa Bay Bucs games to cheer for Tom Brady), taking in the brilliant foliage, and enjoying one last boat ride around the lake on Columbus Day weekend. The kids eagerly await the fun of Halloween while the adults are already planning a wonderful Thanksgiving feast for the entire family. Speaking of breathtaking foliage, photographer Lars Blackmore has captured fall’s glorious rainbow of colors in several locations around the area (page 54). Take our suggestions and map out a Sunday drive that your family and friends will enjoy—or go exploring and find your own route! We’ve packed this issue full of fun and informative articles for you. What could be more fun than our cover story? Although Fred Tuttle passed away in 2003, many people around the area remember well his political campaign and Man with a Plan movie 25 years ago, which was the brainchild of John O’Brien. We’re very lucky to have John’s story of how the phenomenon of Fred unfolded (page 66). And how can we ever thank Jack Rowell, the movie’s associate producer, for his great photos capturing that special moment in time? Jack’s photography also showcases the outstanding work of Vermont artist Phil Godenschwager (page 74). Phil’s meticulous creations can be seen throughout the state and beyond, and we can’t imagine what project he’ll tackle next. In our new Business Spotlight column sponsored by Brown Furniture, we’re checking in with Hubert’s Family Outfitters. The family will be celebrating their 50th year in business next year—quite an accomplishment in the age of Internet shopping. Visit one of their four stores for all your fall and winter clothing and outerwear. Have a fantastic fall and check in with us often at www.uppervalleyimage.com. Enjoy!

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What’s Happening Today? Where Should I Eat? Where Can I Take the Kids? Where Can I Bike, Hike or See A Show? Where Can I Find ... An Apartment? Clothes, Pet Food, or Fix My Car and much more?

ABOUT OUR CONTRIBUTORS t Lars Blackmore, PHOTOGRAPHER Lars grew up in Denmark and has worked as a photojournalist since the early 1990s, covering everything from concerts to conflicts 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.

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Scan The Code To Download The App! t Mary Gow, WRITER Mary holds the middle place in a family with three generations of women writers. Best known for her awardwinning history of science books for middle school students, she is also a regular contributor to regional magazines. She lives in Warren, Vermont.

John O’Brien, FILMMAKER, WRITER u John grew up in Tunbridge, Vermont, on a sheep farm. He still lives there and has had only one phone number his whole life. John is married to Emily Howe— a longtime contributor to image—and they have two sons. When John’s father, Bob O’Brien, ran for Vermont State Senate in 1974, who took the photos for his campaign? Jack Rowell. John is the producer and director of Man with a Plan starring Fred Tuttle. Our cover story celebrates the movie’s 25th anniversary.

t Jack Rowell, PHOTOGRAPHER Jack, associate producer of Man with a Plan, traveled to Hollywood with filmmaker John O’Brien and star Fred Tuttle for Fred’s appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. A fifth-generation Vermonter, Jack was born and raised in Central Vermont. He has been a professional photographer for over 35 years, shooting documentary, commercial, and advertising photographs. His work has been published in People Weekly, London Independent, Time, Newsweek, the New York Times, the Economist, and the Times of London.

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What's the Good Word? GET TO KNOW HUBERT’S FAMILY OUTFITTERS

To the Huberts, family and community are the foundation of their family-owned and -operated business. Since 1972, when Hannalore and Thomas Hubert bought a 35-year-old dry goods store in Newport and reopened it as Hubert’s Family Outfitters, the business has provided a welcoming retail atmosphere featuring quality footwear and namebrand clothing for the whole family. “The entrepreneurial spirit that my parents brought with them lives on. I enjoy the challenge that running a small business entails,” says Tom Hubert, president. A strong work ethic and commitment to personalized customer service continued when Tom and his brother Guenter took the helm of the store, and upon Guenter’s retirement in 2017, the family legacy continued to include another generation with Tom’s children now part of the business.

Stef and Tom enjoy some downtime at the coast.

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“The relationship with the communities we serve is symbiotic. We recognize that without their support we wouldn’t be successful, and we give support back in whatever way we can. We strive to be a part of the community and not just sell products there.” Clockwise from left: Whether working from home or going to the office, Hubert's has the right styles to keep you comfortable and looking good. Flannel is a New England classic— a hardworking, versatile piece of clothing that's always a customer favorite. The next generation: Nick, Sophie, Hannah, and TJ Hubert.

“My family has grown up in the business much as my siblings and I did. Each of our four children have worked for the company in many different roles,” explains Tom, whose youngest daughter, Sophie, works in the warehouse preparing inventory, and his oldest son, TJ, is a buyer learning the business from the ground up. “My wife Stephanie is a learning disability specialist and brings a different perspective into the mix. I value her opinion on difficult decisions, and she has a keen eye for fashion.” Hubert’s has retail locations in Claremont, New London, Lebanon, and Peterborough with a warehouse in Newport. “Having ties to those four communities feels like I have four hometowns,” says Tom, whose goal is to provide customers with products they need Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

and offer top-notch customer service. “The relationship with the communities we serve is symbiotic. We recognize that without their support we wouldn’t be successful, and we give support back in whatever way we can. We strive to be a part of the community and not just sell products there.” Tom also credits his employees for their invaluable help. “Our family cannot do it alone. I’m thankful to my staff that provides our customers with exceptional products and service every day.” Tom shares more about the business and his opinion on some of the products he sells. Your tagline says, “Always the best for less!” What’s the cheapest item in your store? TH: I believe the cheapest items we sell are stickers for under a dollar. They’re the ones that kids put on their water bottles, laptops, or who knows where. Carhartt or North Face? TH: Both are companies that make great products! Can I say Carhartt for work and the North Face for play?

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What’s the best part of working with family? TH: Spending time with them and seeing each of them use and develop their own unique skills. What is the most valuable piece of advice your parents gave you about business? TH: My parents were immigrants. Although they never verbalized it, they demonstrated a strong work ethic and never complained. The one philosophy that has been passed down was to “sell quality products that people in New England wear all the time.” If you had to spend the day in one pair of shoes and one outfit, what would it be and why?

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Never underestimate the value of great socks.

TH: Keen hikers, Darn Tough socks, Levi jeans, a tasc bamboo T-shirt, and a plaid woven shirt. You could wear those anywhere for a multitude of different events or adventures in total comfort. What’s a must-have piece of clothing for fall/winter? TH: Any one of the newer mid-layer technical jackets—amazing warmth without bulk or weight. They replace fleece or sweaters and can be worn alone in most conditions. A super versatile piece of clothing.

Favorite tourist spot in New Hampshire? TH: I love New Hampshire. From the ocean to the White Mountains, we have such great diversity in our state. My favorite tourist spot would have to be the view from Mount Sunapee overlooking Lake Sunapee. It’s a bit of a hike to get there but that view never gets old. How do you and your staff make the store welcoming and friendly? TH: Although they’re at “work,” we

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Favorite brand in the store? TH: Just one? That’s difficult. I would have to say Patagonia. They make great products. They’re made with significant thought put into the environmental and social impact of manufacturing. They stand 100 percent behind everything they make and therefore it’s all well made.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT For work or play, Hubert's can outfit you from head to toe.

try to make working at Hubert’s rewarding and enjoyable. I believe this sets the tone and lends itself to an upbeat atmosphere that hopefully is conveyed to our customers. We also try not to “sell” anything but rather provide the customer with the products that will best suit their needs by pointing out features and benefits. What’s the most popular item in your store? TH: We just added medical scrubs to our product mix, and they have been very popular from the first day. If someone is going on vacation, what are the five vital items they should purchase at your store? TH: It would depend somewhat on where they are going and what activities they want to participate in. This time of year I would recommend good-fitting quality footwear, a waterproof breathable jacket that would provide rain and wind protection, hybrid shorts that can be worn equally well as a swimsuit or walk short, a long-sleeve waterfriendly sun shirt, and one of the tasc bamboo T-shirts or polos that feature comfort that you couldn’t imagine until you have tried them. I 42 i m a g e •

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Visit Historic Woodstock this Fall

T WHAT’S IN STORE By Katherine P. Cox Photos by Lynn Bohannon

Left: Sarah Luman, owner of Adorn Boutique. Above: You’ll find a large selection of lightweight sweaters, kimonos, and custom hats.

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BOUTIQUE Clothing and accessories to help women feel their best

SARAH LUHMANN, manager of the PowerHouse Mall in West Lebanon for 22 years, knows her stuff when it comes to retail. So when a space not far from her office in the mall became available last spring, “the stars aligned,” she says, and she opened her own boutique, the women’s clothing store Adorn, in May. “I had this wonderful opportunity and the owners [of the mall] were very supportive. I have a wonderful group of ladies that work with me in the store and so far we’re having a ball. I’m enjoying this very much,” Sarah says.

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Right: Adorn Boutique is located on the second floor of the PowerHouse Mall. Below, from left: Silly bags. Come in and browse the selection of jean overalls, dresses, and sweaters in beautiful colors. Lightweight sweater, beaded necklace, scarf, and a fedora hat completes the look. Make any outfit complete with unique accessories.

“My clothes are forgiving, comfortable, and reasonably priced so I hit a broad spectrum of women. Plus, I try to bring some fun, silly things into the store, slightly inappropriate even,” she says with a smile.

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She started out online first in March to establish a presence. “I feel like you have to have both. I had the product and was waiting for the space to become available, so I decided to get my website up and running prior to opening the physical store.” The retail industry has taken a hit over the years and the pandemic further stressed businesses. But Sarah was undeterred. “I was watching our existing stores battle through this. The PowerHouse stores were exceptional. People went to work every day and tried to figure out different avenues to get through the pandemic, and it was actually pretty inspirational. Some of the stores worked hard and made it through. It was pretty cool to watch. I was optimistic. I knew the pandemic

wasn’t going to last forever and knew, as a woman, I needed a place to shop.” The place she envisioned is Adorn, where women of all ages can enjoy shopping for clothing and accessories at reasonable prices. “The timing couldn’t have been better,” she says, as women are ready to get out and shop again and refresh their wardrobes. Sarah acknowledges that people need to shop online for many items, “but at the end of the day we love to be able to see it and touch it and try it on.” Comfortable, Stylish Options for Every Woman Adorn is one of four women’s clothing boutiques in the mall, and Sarah says her goal is to complement the existing stores.

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“I want my customers to have it all—the sweater, the tank, the jeans, and the jewelry because it works together and it feels good and it’s affordable.”

“Every one of us offers something a little bit different.” Sarah describes her store as having a casual, bohemian vibe. Her clothing, she says, is comfortable, affordable, and attractive to all ages. “My niece is 17 and she can shop at my store, and my neighbor is 70 and she shops at my store.” Kimonos, jeans, tank tops, comfy sweaters, bralettes “which I can’t keep in stock,” maxi dresses, custom hats with fun sayings, hair accessories, and jewelry can be found throughout the store. “It’s meant to be fun,” Sarah says. She has casual clothing as well as pieces that are work friendly. The name Adorn says it all, she says. “It means to make 48 i m a g e •

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more beautiful, and that’s what I love to do and always loved to do. I enjoy trying to make the best come out of somebody. Merchandizing is second nature to me.” Her customer base, Sarah says, is a mature woman, whether in her 20s or retired. “My clothes are forgiving, comfortable, and reasonably priced so I hit a broad spectrum of women. Plus, I try to bring some fun, silly things into the store, slightly inappropriate even,” she says with a smile. Her baseball hats can be customized with sayings, which are popular among groups. She carries clothing lines such as Easel, which is a casual, relaxed line that includes wide-leg sweatpants as well as kimonos. Wishlist is a more bohemian line, she says, which carries bralettes, sweaters, and dresses. All her brands are clothes she wore prior to opening the store. “I try to have soft fabrics, flowy and forgiving.” Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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Refresh Your Wardrobe With fall here, women are looking to update their wardrobes, and Sarah says anything goes in terms of trends. “With jeans, lots of different styles are in right now. There are so many options, from cropped to boyfriend jeans to skinny jeans to flares,” which are popular and selling well, she says. The skinny jean is probably not going out of style just yet in New England, as they pair well with boots, a fashion staple from fall to spring. Indeed, browsing through Adorn, one has a wide range of styles and accessories to choose from. You can wrap yourself in a soft, luxurious sweater or go complete comfort in wide-leg sweats. Sarah carries fun and glittery jewelry to accent any look that won’t break the bank and can complement your pricier pieces. Earrings, for example, range from $15 to $45. “I’m finding that women love their ‘real’ jewelry, but I sell things that you can mix with it and just have fun with.” Colorful, silky kimonos conjure romantic leisure. “Kimonos are really in,” Sarah says, “and that’s because women love to cover their arms. I recognize what women want. In the Upper Valley market, we’re trending toward casual, comfortable clothing,” a look that has accelerated in the past year. “I want my customers to have it all—the sweater, the tank, the jeans, and the jewelry because it works together and it feels good and it’s affordable.” Sarah will outfit you from head to toe, if that’s what you want. “I’ll put you in the dressing room until you say uncle,” she says with a laugh. “I say, choose the things you like the most, and you have to love it to buy it. It’s supposed to be fun. I want people to have fun with fashion, no matter what your size is.” I Adorn Boutique PowerHouse Mall 8 Glen Road, Suite 39 West Lebanon, NH (603) 790-8368 adornboutiquenh.com 50 i m a g e •

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THERE’S FANTASTIC LEAF PEEPING IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

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Taking a drive to see the leaves is a time-honored activity during foliage season. Skip the crowds in the White Mountains or the long ride to the Northeast Kingdom and try a local outing. If you are planning to stop somewhere, don’t forget to check ahead for any restrictions. BY NANCY FONTAINE

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Looking southeast across the Connecticut River from Bragg Hill in Norwich, Vermont.

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12A Route 12A, West Lebanon, South Once you get past the stores in West Lebanon, Route 12A turns into a two-lane, treelined road. It’s a lovely ride when the trees are peaking, and there are multiple options to enjoy it. Plainfield via 12A: If you want to stay in the car, you can drive straight to Plainfield (although it’s worth a quick stop at Edgewater Farm’s farm stand). The view coming into town provides a beautiful vista. In October, you can look for the Plainfield Pumpkin People. Participating residents use pumpkins to create scenes— sometimes simple, sometimes elaborate, often creative and timely—that always bring a smile.

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Clockwise from top: Looking southwest down Route 12A toward Mt. Ascutney from the high point just north of Plainfield, New Hampshire. Pumpkin People along Route 12A just north of Plainfield. View from the farm stand at Riverview Farm. Pumpkins at Riverview Farm.

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Clockwise from top left: Signs on the corner of Route 12A and River Road south of Lebanon, New Hampshire, announce plenty of reasons to make the turn onto River Road for treats. Riverview Farm nestles on the edge of the Connecticut River just south of Lebanon. Historic marker on Route 12A between Plainfield and Cornish, New Hampshire. View from the covered porch on the main house at St. Gaudens. Town sign for Cornish along Route 12A. Sign for Mac’s Happy Acres farm stand at McNamara’s dairy farm on River Road off Route 12A south of Lebanon. 58 i m a g e •

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12A Plainfield via River Road: Turn right off 12A at River Road at the Riverbend Veterinary Clinic. The road hugs the Connecticut River and turns to dirt after a mile or so. Past Edgewater Farm you will find Riverview Farm, where you can pick apples and pumpkins and tour the corn maze. Continue south a short way and you come to McNamara Farm, home of Mac’s maple creamees and gift shop. Continue south, enjoying the trees and the river view, until the road rejoins Route 12A. If you want some local history, continue south on 12A and stop at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park in Cornish, the preserved home of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, one of America’s greatest sculptors. The exhibit buildings are closed from November to May, but the grounds remain open during daylight hours.

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Keep going south on 12A and you will see the Cornish-Windsor covered bridge to your right. Built in 1866, it is the longest wooden covered bridge in the country and the longest two-span covered bridge in the world.

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right on Carny Drive. You will see Artisans Park, home to Harpoon Brewery, Artisan Eats (closing for the season October 10), and Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company Market. You can check out the Path of Life Garden by Great River Outfitters and the Simon Pearce Factory Store, as well as sample at Silo Distillery and Blake Hill Preserves.

A hiker pauses to admire the 15-foot cascade beside the Canty Trail on Blue Ridge Mountain.

Clockwise from top left: Cornish/ Windsor covered bridge with Mt. Ascutney in the background. Simon Pearce outlet store at Artisans Park in Windsor, Vermont. Blake Hill Preserves at Artisans Park. Silo Distillery at Artisans Park. Sign on Route 5 north of Windsor, indicating everything that’s offered at Artisans Park.

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Continue up Route 5 on your return to the Hanover/Lebanon area. If you need to get out of the car to stretch your legs, you can stop at the North Hartland Recreation site and look at the lovely lake and walk the trails.

Lake Sunapee The route to Lake Sunapee depends on where you start. From Lebanon, you can take 89 South or Route 4 to 4A through Enfield, where the locals display creative scarecrows, to Wilmot and get on Route 11. From Claremont, 103 takes you to Sunapee through Newport. Routes 103A and 103B take you around the lake and offer the view of the lighthouse at Blodgett Landing. The Anchorage at Sunapee Harbor is a short jaunt down Main Street from the intersection of Route 11 and 103B and offers sit-down American fare right on the lake. Take 89 North on the way back and stop at the rest stop in Springfield at mile marker 40. It’s up on an outcrop of rock and has a lovely vista to the west. Clockwise from top left: Route 103B heading south alongside Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire. View across Lake Sunapee near Blodgett Landing. View across Lake Sunapee from Newbury Beach. Coming into Newbury heading south on Route 103A from Blodgett Landing on the east side of the lake.

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Quechee and Woodstock Off the beaten trail but worth a drive nonetheless, head west on Route 4 from White River Junction to Quechee. Stop at Quechee Gorge Village and go antiquing at the Vermont Antique Mall, visit the artisans, or taste Cabot cheese or Vermont Spirits’ libations. Hike the Quechee Gorge or just look over the side of the bridge. Continuing west, you’ll find Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) to take in a raptor demonstration or take the canopy walk through the trees. Continue on 4 West to Woodstock, where you stop and shop and eat or continue on to the Billings Farm & Museum.

Norwich is replete with lovely roads you might have missed. For a straightforward tour from downtown, turn on Beaver Meadow Road just past Dan & Whit’s, where you can stop for a snack for the ride, and follow it to Sharon, where the road turns to dirt for several miles. The road goes back to paved and ends at Route 14. Turn left, following the White River back to White River Junction. Or get on 89 South and get off at the next exit to add Quechee and/ or Woodstock to your outing. Everyone has their favorite routes when leaf peeping. Perhaps one of these will be added to yours. I

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Clockwise from top left: View northwest from the Springfield rest area on Route 89N. Sunset over the Connecticut River looking southwest from Jericho Hill in Norwich, Vermont. Looking southeast across a field on Bragg Hill in Norwich. The Norwich Inn and Dan & Whit’s General Store in downtown Norwich.

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The legend of Fred Tuttle lives on Where were you 25 years ago? It’s 1996 in New England and if you went to the movies on a Saturday night in October, these would have been your options: Dear God starring Greg Kinnear, The Associate starring Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Collins starring Liam Neeson, High School High starring Jon Lovitz, and Man with a Plan starring Fred Tuttle. If you noticed on the poster that Man with a Plan was endorsed by a Vermont politician called “Bernie,” and you then spotted, in the lobby, the star of the film—a 77-year-old nonactor who looked a lot like Mr. Magoo, perhaps that would have convinced you to take a chance on this movie. Fred, wearing a baseball cap that said “FRED,” would have been surrounded by an adoring throng, signing autographs, telling stories, and loving every minute of it. He would have been joined in the lobby by the director of the film. (That would be me.) The producer, cinematographer, editor, and distributor of the movie would have also been there. (Me again.) Fred Tuttle’s chauffeur was also there. (Me as well.)

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This page, clockwise from top left: Fred “on location” in Washington, DC. Fred and Conan O’Brien. Fred and Jack in Hollywood for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Fred and a “Tuttlemaniac.” “At the Tunbridge Fair, Fred was more famous than Elvis,” according to John O’Brien. John and Fred in Hollywood.

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“It used to be that Vermont had two celebrities—Ben and Jerry, the ice cream millionaires. Now it’s Ben and Jerry and Fred.”

A Star Is Born

Above: Fred backstage at a Phish concert. Below: The author of the story, 25 years ago.

As they used to do with old film reels, let’s rewind. Briefly: I once made an independent movie starring my Tunbridge neighbors called Vermont Is for Lovers. There’s a scene in it where an old Vermonter gives directions to a lost out-of-towner. The scene was completely improvised. It builds slowly as the Vermonter’s directions go from helpful to overly detailed to the point of nonsense. Classic comic stuff. Fred Tuttle was the Vermonter. It’s everybody’s favorite scene in the movie. With an audition like that, I thought, “Fred Tuttle should be the star of my next movie.” It was a presidential election year. Inspired by Ross Perot, I asked, “Why not Fred Tuttle?” The idea for Man with a Plan was born: Fred, having spent his whole life in the barn, would run for the House (in this case, a fictional run for the United States House of Representatives). Septuagenarian Fred would play himself, a retired dairy farmer with blown-out knees who can’t pay the bills, but desperately needs a job. Fred’s 96-year-old father Joe would play himself. Fred’s real-life friends named

Kermit, Edgar, and Euclid would play his advisors. My stepfather, Bill Blachly, would play the self-satisfied incumbent. As I used to tell audiences, the cast of this movie spent their whole lives getting in character to play themselves. The wonderful thing about making a movie about a political race is that a fictional candidate seems no less credible than the real ones. Almost every day in the fall of ’92, ’93, and ’94, Fred and I would try to film one scene for the movie. Fred used to tell people, “The great thing about making a movie with John is that he doesn’t know how to make a movie any more than the rest of us.” And then I’d get Fred back in time for supper. Man with a Plan was shot and edited on 16-mm film. When I think back on all the expensive equipment it took to make a movie in the ’90s and all the money independent filmmakers begged and borrowed to fund their films, it’s remarkable how the tools and access have changed. Man with a Plan cost $100,000 to produce, but a kid with an iPhone can make a feature film today. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

My idea for a publicity stunt was simple: Fred would run for a real political office (in this case, Senator Patrick Leahy’s seat in the US Senate).

Clockwise from top: Fred in the house he grew up in. Fred and Jay Leno. Fred in Hair and Makeup before The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, surrounded by a camera crew from CNN. ONLINE EXTRA

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Spreading the Word After getting rejected by Hollywood and New York distributors—the film was considered too “regional”— Fred and I began self-distributing MWAP. It premiered at Spaulding Auditorium at Dartmouth, and at the Savoy Theatre in Montpelier. Sold out! Next it moved to Burlington and the Nugget in Hanover. Playing head-to-head against Hollywood films with $20 million budgets, it beat ’em all. Relying on inperson appearances on the opening weekends, enthusiastic local press and thumbs-up word of mouth from moviegoers, the film became a hit in Northern New England, from Bar Harbor to Boston to Brattleboro. Eventually, though, we ran out of gas—there was only one Fred and he couldn’t be in every town in America on Friday night. Was the film too regional? All I know is that at a film festival in Taiwan, Fred Tuttle and Mohammed Ali were voted the two favorite stars. And they were both dubbed in Mandarin. By Christmas 1996, we rushed Man with a Plan out on video. With the help of a Vermont-based company, Resolution (now out of business), we couldn’t make VHS tapes fast enough to keep up with demand. More than 20,000 copies of MWAP ended up in stockings that year. The retail world was different then—our video was sold primarily by independent bookstores (most of them gone now), independent video

stores (all of them gone now), and general stores (many of them gone now). It was a pre-Amazon, pre-Netflix era, and we had a lot of fun making video runs to places like the Dartmouth Bookstore, Dan & Whit’s, and lots of mom and pops off the beaten track.

Vermont’s Third Celebrity For most movies, this would be the end of the story. An independent film that grossed a million dollars and made a celebrity of its star is a good story, but not unlike those classic Hollywood musicals—South Pacific and Hello, Dolly! come to mind—we are only at “intermission.” The second half of this narrative is more about Fred Tuttle than Man with a Plan, but the man and the movie were forever woven together. When PBS agreed to make MWAP available to their affiliates, I realized that most PBS stations would never play the movie unless it became a national story. My idea for a publicity stunt was simple: Fred would run for a real political office (in this case, Senator Patrick Leahy’s seat in the US Senate). His opponent in the GOP primary was a multimillionaire carpetbagger from Massachusetts. Although Fred was outspent $500,000 to $69, his Harvard-educated rival, during a Vermont Public Radio debate, mispronounced “Calais, Vermont,” didn’t know what a tedder was, and asserted that

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dairy cows have six teats. Fred won the primary. Not really wanting to go to the “swamp,” he then implicitly endorsed Leahy for the general election. Fred’s run for a real office completed his ascendancy to folk hero status. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno? Check. Conan? Check. On stage with Phish? Check. Cooking with Emeril Lagasse? Bam! A front-page story in the New York Times reported, “It used to be that Vermont had two celebrities—Ben and Jerry, the ice cream millionaires. Now it’s Ben and Jerry and Fred.” One morning I walked into Fred’s kitchen just as a fight was about to break out between reporters from the New York Post and Good Morning America competing to get Fred’s first quote of the day. Fred’s wife Dot told them to take it outside. Fred giggled. All things must pass, and my friend Fred passed away in 2003. Kermit, Edgar, and Euclid are gone too. Only Bill Blachly, at 97 (like Fred, a World War II veteran) is still kicking, itching for a sequel. Today, I often run into Vermonters who have never heard of Man with a Plan. But the legend of Fred Tuttle is alive and well, remembered by old fans and ripe for discovery by new “Tuttlemaniacs.” I recently loaned Fred’s famous baseball cap to a film producer; it turns out the lead singer of Old Crow Medicine Show is a huge fan and wanted to wear the Fred hat at a concert at Shelburne Farms. And my sequel? My movie career is on an extended hold. Among other responsibilities (husband, father, farmer, wedding venue host, Justice of the Peace, select board member), I am now the State Representative for Tunbridge and Royalton and serve on the House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. As an elected official, I often wish I had Fred’s way with a line. During a political interview, a reporter asked Fred if he leaned more to the right or more to the left. Fred looked mystified before replying, “Of what?” I 72 i m a g e •

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“There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” —Everett Dirksen

Bunny works on the diptych Reflections, Breaths, and Murmurs, 2017, oil on canvas, 54x86 inches. The larger painting is shown and described on page 43.

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A LIFETIME OF Art PHIL GODENSCHWAGER HAS BEAUTIFIED VERMONT AND BEYOND

“A city hall needs a clock. It seemed a natural to me,” says multitalented artist Phil Godenschwager. Now, South Burlington’s new city hall has its timepiece. And it’s a stunner. Atop a column evoking the proportions of a grandfather clock, a spectacular stained-glass clock face radiates light, its details telling Vermont and universal stories. From a distance, its spiral of maple leaves recalls Vermont’s seasons, its side panels glow with views of Camel’s Hump and Mount Mansfield. On a lunar surface on the clock’s roof, children read and a girl points to planet Earth in the star-speckled sky. A tiny green Vermont is at its heart. More visual surprises link the luminous clock to Vermont and this moment in time. And it keeps time, too.

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“I’ve been drawing since I could crawl. I’m one of those people that that’s all I ever wanted to do,” he explains.

From top: Kids visiting the library will enjoy developing their own stories from the images on the clock. Phil solders individual leaves together into the spiral. Phil applied gold leaf to the hands and numerals. Right: The completed clock in Phil’s studio is ready for installation. The spiral of leaves imagines the changing of the seasons.

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Above: The 52-foot-long train spans the railroad bridge over Main Street entering Waterbury, Vermont. Below: This train car is an image of the historic Waterbury train station. Bottom: Phil fabricates wheels for the engine.

South Burlington City Hall opened this July. Visitors and staff, whether doing business of the city or visiting the libraries, have a richer, more visually interesting experience thanks to this elegant piece of public art. Diverse Projects and Skills For over half a century, Phil Godenschwager of Randolph has had a multifaceted career in art and design. His commercial work has ranged from packaging and product design for Proctor & Gamble to creative direction of the signature 30-foot-tall clock tower in FAO Schwarz’s flagship toy store in New York to stove design with Vermont Castings. Phil is a painter, sculptor, and stained glass and multimedia artist, and his artwork is in public and private collections. Phil’s recent work includes several public art projects in Vermont—projects that invigorate public spaces and deepen the experience of community. From his 52-foot-long Waterbury Special with its architectural landmark-inspired railroad cars to the serene windows in the Vermont Veterans Cemetery Chapel, his creations enrich people in their presence.

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Phil fabricated leaded glass windows in an atrium in a new apartment building in Boston called the Eddy. Phil’s windows depict swirls of eddies in water. The blue one is 8 feet tall while the yellow one is 12 feet wide.

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“I’m 72 and I’m still working. But I don’t consider it work, I never did. You know, it just doesn’t get any better than this,” says Phil standing in his Atlantic Art, Glass, and Design on Weston Street in Randolph, his working studio and home to a far-ranging selection of his artwork. Assemblages from his college years, political commentary in his cartoon style, glass sculpture from his Vermont College graduate school portfolio, rock concert posters, drawings, and cardboard models are there. Boxes of antique glass, sheets of glass in colors across the spectrum, a drafting table, cutting tools, and works in progress fill the rooms. Phil brings his lifetime of art and also technical skills to his projects. “I’ve been drawing since I could crawl. I’m one of those people that that’s all I ever wanted to do,” he explains. That childhood spark endured his military family’s frequent moves. At eight years old, he painted with a Japanese instructor in the Philippines. In Greece, he sketched on the Acropolis steps. Back in the United States in high school, he won the school art medal. Dedicating himself to painting did not fly with his parents, so he studied advertising design at Ohio University. Through decades of commercial art projects—Phil has worked freelance for most of his career—he has built diverse skills. Working by hand on a drawing board in production line design for Proctor & Gamble, including weeks on floral borders for paper towels, enforced the “connection between what’s in your head and your hand,” he notes. Creative direction of the FAO Schwarz clock by Advanced Animations of Stockbridge required coordination with welders, animators, and fabricators to bring its 100 moving parts to life. With Advanced Animation, he also became an installation artist, including working with Jurassic Park dinosaurs in China. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

Phil puts finishing touches on the 100th anniversary window commissioned for the Chandler Music Hall.

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Spectacular Stained Glass Stained glass became one of Phil’s specialties. He took his first stained-glass course in his 20s in Oregon. When he settled in Vermont in the late 1970s, he signed on with Great American Salvage, the architectural salvage company started in Montpelier. Much old, disassembled stained glass came their way, and they needed someone to repair or repurpose it. With Phil’s expertise, they soon were acclaimed for their stained-glass features for bars, restaurants, and homes. Phil, at age 40, went to graduate school at Vermont College, earning his Master of Fine Arts in 1993 with a focus on glass as a medium for sculpture. Much of Phil’s work is in private commissions for homes and also public places. For the O. Winston Link Museum in Roanoke, Virginia, he created multiple panels of painted and fired leaded glass of detailed and highly accurate train images. For the Eddy, an apartment tower on the

East Boston waterfront, Phil riffed on the titular theme with “drops” of glass water in primary colors swirling through the building’s windows. Among his Vermont public art in the atrium of Burlington’s Department of Public Works building on Pine Street, Phil’s spectacular stained-glass map of the city fills the center of the ceiling. It’s a great match for the work of the department—roads, neighborhoods, river, and lake are all there. Here is the city in colorful brilliance. The map includes cleverly camouflaged steel lines so the glass does not sag. In the chapel at the Vermont Veteran’s Cemetery in Randolph, Phil’s eloquent design speaks to the solemnity of the place and offers solace. On two walls, the windows are clear below, open to the serene setting. In the upper portion of each are maple branches. They transition in sequence from bare winter through the seasons, bringing to mind Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

A 100-square-foot skylight was commissioned in 2000 for the new Public Works and Parks and Recreation building on Pine Street in Burlington. The street map depicts the city of Burlington and surrounding towns.

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Local History and Beauty The Waterbury Special, mounted on the side of the railroad overpass at the north end of town, draws viewers to local history. An iconic steam locomotive leads the line of cars, a selection of Waterbury landmark buildings including the 1875 Victorian Italianate train depot and the 1869 Green Mountain Seminary. South Burlington’s clock, planned in 2019, became Phil’s COVID year project. He estimates he has 1,500 hours of labor in it. Shutdown of all of his suppliers, including the clockwork manufacturer, upturned original schedules. But, with his personal stock of glass and in the safety of his solitary studio, he focused on its details to implement it—like how concave the face must be to accommodate the maximum shaft of the clockwork and how to support the very breakable 250-pound, seven-foot-tall clock with its hundreds of pieces of glass. Besides imbuing it with a clear sense of place, he tucked in some surprises. The comet’s head evokes the iconic representation of the ultrastructural morphology of the COVID-19 virus. On the clock’s base are planets Saturn and Jupiter, in conjunction in December 2020—they won’t be that close again until 2080. New public projects are on Phil’s drawing table. A mural for downtown Randolph has been approved and hopefully will be in place before the snow flies. I

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS By Anne Richter Arnold Photos by CPerry Photography

Helping the Community Get Back on Track HEADREST CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES

In the summer of 1970, Hill Anderson, a recent Dartmouth graduate, had an idea to have a substance-abuse help hotline and referral service for both the Dartmouth community and the public. He was inspired by hotline and help centers that were forming around the country. In the wake of the Woodstock music festival, where the Hog Farm commune provided a free kitchen, drug counseling, and security for festivalgoers, there was a need for safe places where those in the “counterculture” who were experimenting with drugs could find help and support rather than turning to first responders or the police when in crisis. That need still exists today, a reason for Headrest’s longevity and expansion to more than just a substance-use hotline and referral center.

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Headrest works to guide those in crisis to solutions that will help them succeed. For example, HOW (Headrest Opportunities for Work) works with employers in the community to aid those in recovery who are seeking employment. Supporting Those in Crisis Headrest has strong ties to Dartmouth. In 1970, when the idea was proposed, Reverend Paul Rahmeier, chaplain at Dartmouth’s Tucker Foundation, arranged for office space in the basement of College Hall. Later, when Hill realized he needed assistance and training for volunteers for the hotline, he sought guidance from Dartmouth’s Department of Psychiatry, where he conferred with Dr. Peter Whybrow. Dr. Whybrow’s administrative assistant, Dereka Smith, became Headrest’s first volunteer. Dereka’s sister Tamar, Mitch Wallerstein, and many others on campus and in the community soon signed on as volunteers as well. Headrest, named for the car seat cushion that cradles the head, was official and took its first call in January 1971. In 1972, Headrest moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire, and has been there ever since, although in seven different locations over 88 i m a g e •

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the years. Fifty years later, the hotline still takes thousands of calls from those in crisis, providing support and resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week, fielding an average of 10,000 calls per year. The lives changed, and possibly saved, over those years is in the hundreds of thousands. Headrest has expanded its suicide and counseling hotline services. As the needs of the community have changed, so has the awareness of all that is required to help bring those in recovery, as well as their families, friends, and neighbors, the assistance they need. From low-intensity residential programs to outpatient counseling, Headrest works to guide those in crisis to solutions that will help them succeed. For example, HOW (Headrest Opportunities for Work) works with employers in the community to aid those in recovery who are seeking employment. Find image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Headrest has recently gone through some major facility upgrades thanks to donations from the Timken Foundation and Mascoma Bank Foundation. More renovations will be underway this fall thanks to a grant from the Community Development Finance Authority.

Headrest helps its clients through all the steps on the road back to a place of stability and sobriety. Its Recovery Friendly Workplace EAR (Employee Assistance Resource) Program provides businesses, their employees, and their loved ones with regular access to a licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC), either on-site at the workplace or remotely. Changes and Challenges The coming years hold opportunities and challenges for Headrest. The hotline, which has been in continuous operation for 430,000 hours since 1971, will undergo some transformation based on the federally mandated changes to integrate crisis and suicide hotlines within the coming year. Al Carbonneau, hotline manager, and Cameron Ford, Headrest executive director, are part of the coalition with the state of New Hampshire and the National Suicide Prevention organization to coordinate this change. The result, says Cameron, will be a better response to those in crisis, which is defined by the person who is calling. The hotline will direct the person to the appropriate means of help, be it for substance abuse, suicide prevention, or another situation, more efficiently with the new system.

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Lara Quillia, residential manager of Headrest, works to help people coming out of detox and rehab programs who need to begin the transition to an independent and sober life. The residential facility that Lara oversees is a licensed 14-bed low-intensity residential facility that expanded four years ago from 10 beds. At the Headrest center, residents begin rebuilding their lives through work, education, and continued substance-use disorder treatment services. One challenge now and for the foreseeable future, says Lara, is where clients go after their time at the center. “Many of our clients are homeless, and the Upper Valley has an affordable housing shortage, particularly on the bus line. Housing ends up being our toughest challenge. And sober-living residences are also a weak point for the area. There are no sober-living facilities in this part of New Hampshire, only one for men and one

for women over the border in Vermont. If someone is on probation or parole, this negates their ability to go there.” Lara continues, “Another challenge facing Headrest’s clients is that many are without transportation. Right now, some can’t get to the work that we can find for them because they have no vehicle, and the bus system does not run, for instance, evenings or weekends, so they are challenged to get to that job. We have bicycles we can loan, but that does not solve the problem.” An additional obstacle faced by the state as a whole is access to mental health care services, says Lara. The support needed to help those in recovery or in difficult circumstances in a timely manner is often unavailable. Expanding its Reach Despite the challenges, new and important changes are on the horizon

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Financial support is always welcome, but here are additional ways to help Headrest: • Volunteer. • Donate residential supplies (bedding and toiletries). • Employers can become part of the HOW program. • Bicycles and bicycle maintenance and repair services are often needed. • Spread the word about their services, especially to those in crisis. • Advocate in your community for affordable housing and broader public transportation.

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for Headrest to better serve the community and to broaden its reach in New Hampshire. On July 1, 2021, the Community Alcohol Information Program (CAIP) officially merged with Headrest. CAIP had been in operation for 43 years as the largest resource in the state for alcohol education for people who had been convicted of a DWI. “As Headrest celebrates 50 years of service to the state of New Hampshire, we are pleased to announce that we have expanded our geographical footprint to the southern part of the state,” says Cameron. “This merger will allow us to serve hundreds more individuals experiencing a substance-use disorder and help them get back on track to a sober life. We are excited about the expansion of Headrest and our ability to help so many more people and build on our already strong community partners.” “The dedication of Headrest’s staff is the driving force behind the success of this organization,” says Al. “I’ve been here for quite a long time, and I’ve never seen such bighearted people. Our staff members are always willing to jump in and do more. We are often short staffed, and people readily come in and pick up shifts. It’s tremendous to watch. No matter what they are going through, they always are offering to do more and more.” Al continues, “We may be growing, but we’re not changing. We’re still the same dedicated group of people and we keep plugging along, always committed to helping our community.” I Headrest 14 Church Street Lebanon, NH (603) 448-4872 headrest.org

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Quack Honk by Liz Helfer, featured in Art in Nature, The Fells.

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Each piece is sensitively sited to seamlessly integrate that which is human created into the surrounding landscape.

Empty Nest by Cassie Doyon, featured in Art in Nature, The Fells.

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Oshima Brothers, Lebanon Opera House, September 23.

Through October 11 Exhibit: Art in Nature A contemporary exhibit of some of the finest New England sculptors set on the beautiful grounds of The Fells. Each piece is sensitively sited to seamlessly integrate that which is human created into the surrounding landscape. This year’s exhibit continues the theme of “Stillness and Motion” and features a combination of still and kinetic pieces. The Fells thefells.org September 23 Oshima Brothers Oshima Brothers blend songs from the heart with blood harmonies to produce a “roots-based pop sound that is infectious.” (NPR) On stage, Sean and Jamie offer lush vocals, live looping, foot percussion, electric and acoustic guitars, vintage keyboard, and bass—often all at once. They want every show to feel like a deep breath, a dance party, and a sonic embrace. Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org September 25–26 Fairy House Festival 2021 The Nature Museum nature-museum.org

September 25 The Breakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty Claremont Opera House claremontoperahouse.info September 25 Juston McKinney Comedian Juston “with an O” McKinney is on a roll. His most recent stand-up special (Parentally Challenged) is streaming on Amazon Prime, he was featured in a Showtime special (Unsportsmanlike Comedy) alongside Rob Gronkowski, and he shared the TD Garden stage with Denis Leary and Jimmy Fallon as part of Comics Come Home. Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org September 26 New London Food Truck Festival The New London Rotary Club & the Lake Sunapee Region Chamber are coming together to bring this amazing event to the area on Sunday, September 26. Tickets to attend are $8 for adults and $5 for kids. All the money raised for the event goes to the Rotary Club of New London Charitable Foundation. Food at each participating truck and vendor sold separately. There will be many options for attendees as well as a beer tent and live music from Peabody’s Coal Train! New London Town Green, 12–4pm

Juston McKinney, Lebanon Opera House, September 25.

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September 26 An Afternoon of Sculpture and Dance Reflecting this summer’s sculpture theme of “Stillness and Motion,” dancers from the professional dance company Ballet Misha (of Manchester) will perform an exploratory collaboration between sculpture and dance. Visitors follow a self-guided tour of the grounds where they will see dancers performing improvisational dance inspired by the sculptures. Several of the sculptors and gallery artists will be present to discuss their work. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden, on the veranda, or in the pavilion. The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

An Afternoon of Sculpture and Dance, The Fells, September 26.

September 26 Fungi Foray with Maynard Wheeler Maynard Wheeler and members of the Montshire Mycology Club present an introduction to fungi for beginners followed by a foray amid the rich Fells woodlands and ending with an identification session. Bring a basket and knife. Advance registration is required as space is limited. The Fells, 1pm thefells.org

October 3 Hay Day Fall Festival We have added an Oktoberfest theme to this year’s traditional Hay Day. This is a fun-filled day for all ages with oldfashioned games, children’s art projects, visit with animals, craft demonstrations, and other live presentations! Enjoy an Oktoberfest-themed lunch along with music and performances. The Fells, 11am–2pm thefells.org October 7, November 4 First Thursday Hike at The Fells These informal, moderate walks will be an opportunity to get a little exercise, spend time out in the landscape, and learn something new about the gardens and the home once owned by the John Hay family. The topic will change monthly! No reservations necessary. Meets at The Fells Kiosk. The Fells, 11am thefells.org

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Chris Thile, Lebanon Opera House, October 12. October 12 Chris Thile Grammy-winning mandolinist/composer/ vocalist Chris Thile—a founding member of the critically-acclaimed bands Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers—moves effortlessly between bluegrass and classical in this solo concert. Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org October 15 Keystone Revisited Keystone Revisited celebrates the music created by Jerry Garcia and keyboard player Merl Saunders at the intimate Keystone club in Berkeley, California—a regular venue for the Jerry Garcia Band. Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org November 5 Christmas at The Fells Preview Gala Enjoy holiday cheer and sumptuous appetizers. Mingle with the decorators and shop ahead of the crowds at the fabulous boutique. You won’t want to miss this magical evening. $100 per person includes return ticket. Registration required. The Fells, 5:30pm thefells.org November 6–14 Christmas at the Fells: Holiday Decorator Showhouse and Boutique Tour The Fells Main House and get inspired! Professional interior designFind image at www.uppervalleyimage.com •

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Christmas at The Fells Ladies’ Night, The Fells, November 10.

ers, floral artists, decorators, and talented volunteers have sprinkled their magic throughout to create this one-of-a-kind showhouse. Tickets are $20 in advance through November 1, $25 at the door, $8 for children at all times. Buy tickets online. The Fells, 10am–3pm weekends; 1–3pm weekdays thefells.org November 10 Christmas at The Fells Ladies’ Night Ladies, this is your night! Join us for an unforgettable preholiday season event! There is no better time to view the beautifully decorated historic Main House than in the evening. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, door prizes,

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Rosanne Cash, Lebanon Opera House, November 12.

and the best boutique shopping you can find anywhere. Tickets are $55 and reservations are required as space is limited. The Fells, 5:30pm thefells.org November 12 Rosanne Cash The eldest daughter of music icon Johnny Cash, Rosanne carries on her family’s legacy in the best way possible: with her own unique voice and a supremely poetic mixture of country, folk, gospel, pop, blues, Americana, and jazz. Lebanon Opera House, 7:30pm lebanonoperahouse.org

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Terence Blanchard: ABSENCE, Spaulding Auditorium, October 20.

October 2, 3 Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble POP UP These short, improvised apparitions of music, dance, theater, and/or visual art will be sprouting up in the most unexpected of places–windows, plazas, and balconies– throughout Hanover and campus over the course of two days this fall. Spectators will be guided on the search for the performances through clues on a hand-painted map. Various Campus Locations, 1 & 5pm October 9 Dartmouth Theater Department: Poetic Healing Showcase: Black Underground Theater and Arts Association Founded in 1973 by the trailblazing theatre artist Lorna Hill, the Black Underground Theater and Arts Association is a studentrun organization that seeks to provide an outlet of expression for underrepresented voices in the Dartmouth Community. BUTA members take the Moore stage this fall to showcase Black poetry, prose, and creativity. The Moore Theater, 8pm October 15, 16 The First-Year Project First-year students arrive on the Dartmouth stage in a showcase performance to introduce themselves to each other and to the Upper Valley. Bentley Theater, 8pm October 20 Terence Blanchard: ABSENCE An icon of the New Orleans jazz scene, a composer of over 40 Hollywood film scores, and now the first African American to stage an opera at the Met, Terence Blanchard has rocked every part of the music world. In ABSENCE, he celebrates his mentor and towering jazz genius Wayne Shorter. Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

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October 27 Sally Pinkas from Brahms to Beaudoin Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm October 28 An Informal Evening with Joseph Keckler Joined by pianist Matthew Dean Marsh, the intensely original artist will present highlights from his body of work. The evening will include previews of a new video album he is developing and excerpts from a work-in-progress collection of songs and reflections, Book of Life: Notes from a Year of Isolation. Keckler is known for his expressive voice, bizarrely heroic operatic arias, and monologues and songs that dance between comedy, commentary, and communion. The Moore Theater, 7:30pm October 29–31 Fall Play Reading Series The Department of Theater presents a weekend of intimate staged readings in the Bentley Theater. Bentley Theater, 8pm October 30 Mali Obomsawin Sextet and Coast Jazz Orchestra A night of creative music with the Dartmouth alum and her newly formed band, in a double bill with the orchestra. Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm November 2 Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

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Gidon Kremer with Members of Kremerata Baltica, Spaulding Auditorium, November 5.

November 5 Gidon Kremer with Members of Kremerata Baltica Specially curated for the Hop, this program features pieces from tango’s modern master Astor Piazzolla, whose 100th anniversary is this year, as well as a selection of waltzes, polkas, and intimate duos. Kremer, one of the most compelling violinists and conductors in the world, is known for making each work his own and teasing out new interpretations for every piece. Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm November 7 Dartmouth College Glee Club Location TBD, 2pm November 9 Nella Everything about this Venezuelan diva’s hits is swoon-worthy—smooth rhythms, resonant lyrics, and her ethereal voice. Riding the wave of her massive success in 2019 with a Grammy win, Nella continues to resound in every corner of the globe. At the Hop, the songstress will deliver a beguiling mix of pop, jazz, tropical clave rhythms, and Spanish flamenco. Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm November 13 Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm November 16 Handel Society of Dartmouth College Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

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