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Contents 38 First Things 4 Editor’s Note 6 Contributors Page 8 Feedback

opera north photo by lars blackmore; top from left: courtesy photo, photo by zack richard, photo by kendal j. bush

Features 36 Transcript

Meet zen stylist Steven Dillon of Bien Soigné salon and spa in Salem.

by David Mendelsohn

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603 Navigator

603 Informer

603 Living

12 MT. WASHINGTON SUNRISE

26 OPERA NORTH

72 Home

RUSTIC REMODEL

photo by Greg Kretschmar

14 Retail

by Emily Heidt photos by John Hession

by Chloe Barcelou

78 Health

16 Top Events

by Karen A. Jamrog

FOREVER DENIM

TELEMEDICINE

80 How To

KEEPING FITNESS MOTIVATION

by Emily Heidt

38 Other Doors to Wellness

82 Local Dish

When conventional medicine doesn’t offer all the answers, some seek alternative paths to better health.

by Emily Heidt

by Kim Knox Beckius

46 East Meets West

30 Artisan

BEETROOT AND LABNEH TOAST

recipe by George Bezanson

84 Calendar of Events

EVAN COURT

Fashionable fall looks inspired by the American West you can find right here in New Hampshire

by Chloe Barcelou photos by Zack Richard

by Emily Heidt

by Rick Broussard

54 Life of Moments

18 Our Town

32 First Person

by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers

by Elizabeth Howard

edited by Emily Heidt

22 Food & Drink

34 Books

90 Dine Out

by Susan Laughlin

by D.A. Dellechiaie

edited by Susan Laughlin

25 Small Bites

35 Politics

96 Ayuh

by Susan Laughlin

by James Pindell

by Marshall Hudson

New Hampshire Artist Laureate Gary Samson uses photography and film to create pictorial histories of people and cultures, including Manchester’s Millyard and French-Canadian population.

by Anders Morley

by Susan Laughlin

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WOODSTOCK

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FOOD NEWS & EVENTS

31 Blips

NH IN THE NEWS

LITTLETON CLASS OF 1968

P.J. O’ROURKE’S LATEST

GOOD EATS

A BALLOT TO REMEMBER

ON THE COVER Learn how alternative and complementary treatments — from massage to float therapy — can offer different paths to wellness. See the story on page 38.

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PRANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

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he store owner, who was probably as old then as I am now but seemed like an ancient wizard in street clothes, was delighted to have some curious teenagers drop in. I was poring over his bookshelf and he put a big volume in my hands and told me to take it and pay him later. The cover read “Back to Eden” by Jethro Kloss.

Today you can buy granola in any Market Basket and pungent herbal teas are no longer a novelty. “Back to Eden,” which seemed so esoteric to me with its natural remedies, water cures and herbal potions, is still a classic of the genre and has sold millions of copies.

While everything that Kloss recommended has not held up over time, his basic concepts — eating whole foods, nuts and fruit, avoiding processed sugar and additives, and looking to nature as the source of health — are now pretty mainstream science and nutrition.

I’ve always tried to blend curiosity and skepticism in my own explorations of the world. I remember indulging in a free reiki session while working on a story 20 years ago. My rational brain told me there was nothing measurable or tangible exuding from the palms of the practitioner who was combing the ripples of my “energy body,” and I expected to fall asleep on the table. Instead, my mind went on a dreamlike journey unlike anything I’d experienced since, well, back in the 1960s — if you know what I mean.

It could have just been the power of suggestion, but it was an experience that I’ve never forgotten, and I’ve never made disparaging remarks about reiki since then, though I still don’t actually “believe” in it as a cure for anything. I rationalize that people like to be cared for and attended to, and that any harmless attention focused on health or well-being is probably going to create a sense of health

and well-being in the “patient.” Maybe that’s all it is. Maybe that’s enough.

One of the draws for many people to first venture to the Granite State was for the healing powers that certain spots claimed to possess. The pristine springs around towns, like Unity and Temple (such healing names), gained so much fame that hotels and spas were created to accommodate the health-seekers. Sure, the primary health benefits were probably the results of getting out of foul, polluted cites and basking in the glories of nature in New Hampshire, but it was enough to bring whole families back, year after year.

The man known as the father of herbal medicine, Samuel Thomson, was born in Alstead and practiced his “Thomsonian Method” in a number of New Hampshire villages. While “bona fide” physicians of the day were ignorantly prescribing various toxic substances to patients as cures and remedies, Thomson’s relatively benign treatments may simply have done less harm, but his battles with “allopathic” (conventional) doctors also spurred patient-centered reformations in healthcare that continue today.

I guess I’m still a curious skeptic, and many so-called cures can be attributed to the “placebo effect,” but then I find myself wondering, why do placebos have an effect?

You needn’t abandon science to try alternatives, and taking responsibility for one’s own health, with some common sense, puts a person on a quest of discovery. The old saw that “good health is not a destination but a journey” may seems like a trite slogan you would find on the wall of a health food store, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t also true.

Contributors New Hampshire Magazine assistant editor Emily Heidt wrote and photographed this month’s cover story “Other Doors to Wellness” and wrote the “How To” and “Living” departments. She is a tea lover, word enthusiast, book nerd, and delights in telling stories through words and photographs.

She has written about everything from biking to maple sugaring to gardening, but holistic wellness and fitness may be her favorite subjects yet. Her work has also appeared in Boston Globe Magazine and The Mighty.

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New Hampshire Magazine fashion editor Chloe Barcelou produced the “Retail” section and the fall fashion feature “East Meets West.”

Anders Morley, who wrote the feature story “Life of Moments,” is a freelance writer and translator from New Hampshire.

Kim Knox Beckius wrote this month’s “Informer.” She’s a Connecticut-based writer, photographer and author of six books on Northeast travel.

Frequent New Hampshire Home contributor and photographer John Hession took the photos for this month’s “Living” department.

Our regular “What Do You Know?” contributor Marshall Hudson took the month off from investigating odd corners of the state to write “Ayuh.”

Greg Kretschmar of “Greg & The Morning Buzz” took the photo for the “Navigator” opening spread. See more of his work at kretchy.com.

About | Behind the Scenes at New Hampshire Magazine Meet “The Explorers”

The summer is technically over, but working a year in advance on stories means that we’re already enjoying some sweet summer activities that you’ll be reading about in 2019. A number of those stories are being generated by a loose-knit group of outdoor enthusiasts we’ve taken to calling The Explorers. Led by writer/ adventurer Jay Atkinson (second from left in the photo) and his intrepid photographer Joe Klementovich (who prefers to stay behind the camera), the cast of these stories is fluid, consisting of fellow hikers and paddlers who are invited to bring a little color and conversation to each excursion into the wilds of the Granite State. Along for the trips this summer have been two talented interns, T.J. Butzke and D.A. Dellechiaie (to the left and right of Atkinson, respectively). Both are students at Boston University, where Atkinson teaches when he’s not on some trail. Butzke and Dellachaie have been helping chronicle the travels of The Explorers for the web, providing some great video and commentary that will be appearing this year as teasers to some of the team’s upcoming feature stories. You may recognize the old guy to the far right in the photo as our editor Rick Broussard, who lives behind a desk and is merely an honorary member of The Explorers.

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Feeling Left Out We wanted to reach out to tell you that we are extremely excited to see your article “On the Cusp of Cool” [August 2018], but are a little disappointed not to be a part of it.

We were very proud to be at the forefront of New Hampshire’s craft cocktail scene and thought it interesting that we were left out. Many bars and restaurants for the last three years have come and gone, but we have solidified ourselves as a staple in the ever-changing architecture of the city. We even have both regulars and former employees (noted in the article) who were taught the business by us and moved on to open up like-minded restaurants on Elm Street.

Regardless, it’s really good to see Manchester finally getting viewed in a positive light.

We thank you for your time.

Ryan McCabe and Sarah Maillet 815 Cocktails & Provisions Manchester

Editor’s Note: It was impossible to include every great place in Manchester in the story itself, which is certainly a nice “problem” to have. You’ll find 815 Cocktails & Provisions in the “Getting Cooler” list at the end of the story along

with other Manchester pioneers and newcomers alike. Even then, that print list doesn’t cover it all, so we’ve been adding to it in the online version at nhmagazine.com. We also featured Sarah Maillet and 815 back in our July 2017 issue, so it’s clear that they were way ahead of the trend. Pictured is the great David Mendelsohn shot we used for that department.

At Home Here Love this mag. Having been born and raised in NH, went to NH colleges, and worked my entire life in NH, I wouldn’t live anywhere else. I have traveled to Europe, Great Britain, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Ireland, the Grand Canyon, The Badlands and numerous states, but always love coming back to NH. I have skied in Colorado, Utah and all over New England but, again, love skiing in NH — Tuckerman, Wildcat, Sunapee, Attitash, Cannon, Onset/Bobcat/Crotched West (oh wait, now it is just Crotched). [I] started skiing at Derryfield Country Club’s rope tow. Having done 100 marathons, Clarence DeMar Marathon in Keene is my favorite.

Dave Salvas Amherst

Continuing Care at Home I am the lifestyle consultant for the first and only continuing care at home program in the state of New Hampshire. I ran across the “Aging in Place” article by Lynne Snierson in the August edition of New Hampshire Magazine [“Seniority”] and I thought information on what our program does regarding long-term care and aging in place might be

apropos to the article. Preparing a home to physically live in place is very important, but so is the coordination, management, access and costs associated with home care and other long-term care situations.

Here is a little more information on our program: At Home By Hunt is a Continuing Care at Home (CCAH) program, the first and only serving the state of New Hampshire. It is a planning tool for active, healthy 62+ adults as a way to ensure high-quality, in-home care as they age in place.

Sponsored by our 117-year-old, not-forprofit life plan community, Hunt Community, At Home By Hunt is part of a national movement for people to age in place with an emphasis on local, community-based support services at a cost that is predictable and more affordable. As the only CCAH program in New Hampshire, At Home By Hunt is adapting to the changing demands for long-term care services in the New Hampshire area.

Joy Peterson At Home By Hunt Lifestyle Coordinator Nashua Corrections: When it rains, it pours. We misidentified two people in the August issue.

On the cover and in the Manchester story, “On the Cusp of Cool,” we identified Elizabeth Cipriano of Bookery Manchester as Liz Hitchcock, also from the Bookery. In “A Lakes Region Food Tour” [“Food & Drink”] on page 18, that’s Hermit Woods Winery’s winemaker Ken Hardcastle, not owner Bob Manley. We regret the errors.

The Rest of the Stories

Our August issue featured a new department we call “Artifacts,” and we’d love to get ideas and input from you, our faithful readers (and responders). The concept might take a little explaining. We will start with an object that might go unnoticed or hidden in plain view but that has a story to tell about New Hampshire (like this framed cross-stitching from the downstairs half-bathroom of our editor’s old house). We will pass a photo of the object to one of our best writers and let them delve into some history, offer some speculation, unearth some facts, and maybe even unpack some emotional luggage connected to the item. Things that fit the bill can be found all over the state, so keep an eye out. There might even be one in your own downstairs half-bathroom. Send a snapshot and note to us at editor@nhmagazine.com.

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Spot four newts like the one above (but much smaller) hidden on ads in this issue, tell us where you found them and you might win a great gift from a local artisan or company. To enter our drawing for Spot the Newt, send answers plus your name and mailing address to:

Spot the Newt c/o New Hampshire Magazine 150 Dow St., Manchester, NH 03101 Email them to newt@nhmagazine.com or fax them to (603) 624-1310.

Last month’s “Spot the Newt” winner is Sue Kim of Greenfield.

August issue newts were on pages 9, 17, 29 and 107.

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This month’s lucky Newt Spotter will win a five-pack of tickets to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire (childrensmuseum.org) in Dover. Offering two levels of hands-on, interactive exhibits where children from newborn to middle school can explore everything from dinosaurs, music and aeronautics to world cultures, art and natural history, the Museum is a member of NH Made (nhmade.com), the state’s official booster of locally made products and experiences.

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603 Navigator “I’m so glad my window looks east into the sunrising. ... It’s so splendid to see the morning coming up over those long hills and glowing through those sharp fir tops.

It’s new every morning, and I feel as if I washed my very soul in that bath of earliest sunshine.” — L.M. Montgomery, “Anne of Green Gables”

Among the Clouds Right place, right time

Greg Kretschmar was at the 5,000-foot mark on Mt. Washington, facing Mt. Adams, and focusing on the sunrise when he turned and saw a special sight — a rainbow forming before his eyes (and camera). “It wasn’t off in the distance like you see most of them — it felt so close, like I could almost reach out and touch it,” says Kretschmar. “There aren’t many places where you can stand in the clouds and watch a rainbow bloom right in front of you, but Mt. Washington is one of those places,” he says.

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Photo by Greg Kretschmar

Retail 14 Top Events 16 Our Town 18 Food & Drink 22 Small Bites 25

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Durable Denim Back-to-school style

BY CHLOE BARCELOU, PHOTOS BY JENN BAKOS

The types may change — bell bottoms to skinny — but jeans will never disappear. Denim is intertwined with American culture, and as cooler weather approaches and students start heading back to schools and universities, what better time to shop for a few new items.

Left to right: Levi’s vintage sheepskin lined jacket ($90) from Cash Only Vintage, LAmade white pocket T-shirt ($42) from Denimrack, Fly London Yex fold-over boot ($225) from Statement Boutique and J. Crew trademark denim asymmetrical button skirt ($79) Vintage Calvin Klein Railroad jacket ($250), 401 Levi’s jeans ($45) and a vintage hat ($45), all from Cash Only Vintage Recover racerback ivory ribbed tank ($32), Tickled Pink bandana scarf ($12) and Linny Kenney skinny belt ($78) from Bella Funk Boutique, vintage Tommy Hilfiger two-piece mechanic suit ($85) from Cash Only Vintage and L’Artiste Shazzam buckle boot ($140) from Statement Boutique

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RETAIL

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Krista Larson basic detail pant in chambray ($251) and L’Artiste Keisha metallic sneaker ($120) from Statement Boutique, Project Social Wearever T-shirt in black ($44) and lightweight cotton American flag scarf ($28) from Bella Funk Boutique

Above, left to right: Vintage L.L.Bean Allagash flannel shirt ($45) from Cash Only Vintage and Hudson Byron straight leg jean ($215) from Denimrack

DL 1961 NYC-based premium denim Farrow Amarillo ankle jean ($208) from Denimrack, Project Social Wearever T-shirt in white ($44) from Bella Funk Boutique and J. Crew classic denim jacket ($110) J. Crew Point Sur Stevie X-Rocker jean in thistle ($198), LAmade pocket T-shirt in navy ($42) from Denimrack and Tickled Pink cotton scarf ($26) from Bella Funk Boutique

Bella Funk Boutique Littleton, bellafunkboutique.com Cash Only Vintage Littleton, Facebook Denimrack Exeter, denimrack.com Statement Boutique Manchester, statementbtq.com Hair and makeup artist: Haley Navarro Models: Lauren Elizabeth, Brandon Beaudoin and Melanie Rodriguez of Maggie Inc.

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EVENTS

September | Picks

Check out this historic Portsmouth lighthouse during their summer open house.

Celebrate Labor Day

End-of-summer blues got you down? Don’t worry, you can celebrate and say goodbye to summer 2018 this Labor Day with festivals, fairs, fireworks and more.

LIHA 48th Annual Labor Day Weekend Powwow

August 31-September 2, Sanbornton

This family-oriented gathering hosted by the Laconia Indian Historical Association has become known as “the biggest feast in the east.” Enjoy two educational days filled with dancing, drumming, demonstra-

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tions, crafts, food and traders and more.

The weekend wraps up with a delicious turkey feast. lihanh.org

Hopkinton State Fair

August 31-September 3, Contoocook

This classic fair dates back 100 years. All your favorite fair elements are there, includ-

ing demolition derbies, educational exhibits, livestock shows and warm fried dough. This Labor Day weekend tradition is fun for the whole family. hsfair.org

Labor Day Lobsterfest September 1, Laconia

This annual Labor Day event takes place on picturesque Lake Winnipesaukee. Each guest will receive a one-pound lobster, as well as an unlimited buffet of roasted chicken, corn on the cob, and a variety of salad and side dishes. After dinner, enjoy the rest of your three-hour cruise by relaxing on the outer decks or dancing to live entertainment from Mike Livingston or Annie & the Orphans. cruisenh.com

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Labor Day fun for the whole family

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Open House at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Sundays, New Castle

Climb to the lantern room of this historic lighthouse to enjoy the magnificent view and to see the fourth-order Fresnel lens up close. Volunteers will also be on hand to tell you about the history of the light station. Tours are on a first-come, first-served basis. portsmouthharborlighthouse.org

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Labor Day Weekend Fireworks September 2, Hampton Beach Enjoy lobster and live music aboard the M/S Mount Washington.

29th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay September 1-September 3, Alton Bay

The Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront will come alive with color, flavor and music during this annual fair. Over 75 juried artisans will be displaying and selling their arts and crafts, including jewelry, paintings, toys, wearable art, custom signs and so much more. You can also sample specialty foods like herbal dips, barbecue sauces, kettle corn and lemonade. castleberryfairs.com

UFO Festival, September 1-September 2, Exeter

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1. LIHA 48th Annual Labor Day Weekend Powwow, Sanbornton 2. Hopkinton State Fair, Contoocook 3. Labor Day Lobsterfest, Laconia 4. 29th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay, Alton Bay 5. UFO Festival, Exeter

Did you know that there was a UFO sighting in this quintessential New England town in 1965? The incident inspired the UFO Festival, where believers and skeptics alike are invited to attend. There will be activities for your little ones and a lecture series for adults featuring a panel of experts. exeterufofestival.org

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End your Labor Day weekend festivities with a fireworks show at Hampton Beach. Walk the boardwalk, enjoy some Blink’s fried dough, bring a blanket and experience the magic of the night sky lit up by a beautiful fireworks display. hamptonbeach.org

6. Open House at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, New Castle 7. Labor Day Weekend Fireworks, Hampton Beach

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OUR TOWN

Fascinated by waterfalls at Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves

Wonder in Woodstock Exploring the White Mountains

BY BARBARA RADCLIFFE ROGERS

I

admit to being a bit surprised when I looked at a map and saw the actual boundaries of Woodstock. In my mind it consisted of the two roads, US 3 and NH 175 paralleling each other on either side of the Pemigewasset River, with I-93 crisscrossing along all three. The town was both smaller than I had imagined, and larger. Instead of long and narrow, it’s almost square but for a chunk taken out of the western corner

by Warren. Its borders reach a lot farther west than I thought, all the way to Kinsman Notch. And most of the part north of the Route 112 intersection in North Woodstock is part of Lincoln. Who knew?

In my defense, most of the town is inaccessible by road, being part of the White Mountain National Forest. All, in fact, except the eastern corner along the Pemi and a short stretch of Route 112 to the west along

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Moosilauke Brook. Even the tiny eastern corner that extends across the Pemi reaches into a tract of National Forest.

The first stop in North Woodstock — and in the White Mountains — should be right at the northbound exit of I-93, on the Kancamagus Highway. The White Mountains Visitor Center is a one-stop source of everything White Mountains, from information on trails and campgrounds in the National Forest to details on mountaintop rides and children’s attractions. Exhibits inform about flora and fauna and White Mountains history.

For all its being in the center of the White Mountains, Woodstock has few peaks of noticeable height. The only 4,000-footer is Mt. Jim, barely on the list at 4,180 feet. The Appalachian Trail climbs over its shoulder after crossing Route 112 at the top of Kinsman Notch. For a short (less than ½-mile) climb

to the steeply tumbling Beaver Brook Cascades, follow Beaver Brook Trail to the left.

A number of brooks originating high in the National Forest on the south side of Kinsman Notch merge and finally join to flow into the Pemi in North Woodstock.

So it’s not surprising that several of the town’s attractions are connected to these watercourses. The best known, at Woodstock’s western edge, is Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, where giant boulders form tunnels and caves that hide whole sections of Lost River as it drops through the precipitous deep gorge. It emerges to plunge over ledges in cascades and waterfalls that have carved potholes, like giant cauldrons of swirling water. Largest of these is the Giant Pothole, which at more than 60 feet is one of the deepest known in the United States. If you haven’t seen Lost River this year, you should go to experience the new 750-foot-long boardwalk trail through the woods to the Forest Treehouse. Get a new perspective on the

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After all this falling and burrowing, Lost River emerges to flow more peacefully alongside Route 112, through Lost River Valley Campground, a privately owned campground surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. The 125 well-spaced riverside campsites and camping cabins are screened by forest and are especially appealing to families. There are kayaks and paddleboat rentals, tennis and badminton courts, basketball, volleyball and a sandy beach. Younger kids can “sail” a wooden ship across the manicured lawns, play engineer in the wooden train in the playground or splash in the brook under a mini-waterfall among the sculpted rocks.

Lost River joins several others to form Moosilauke Brook, which carves another scenic gorge with big potholes, alongside Route 112 as it leaves the National Forest, close to the intersection with Route 3.

Smaller than Lost River but still impressive, Agassiz Basin is also known as Indian Leap because of a local legend that leaping across it was a test of courage for young braves. No thanks. Be careful here, and admire it from the top, as the rocks are steep and there are no handholds.

Call 1-800-688-9663 to learn more. www.RiverWoodsRC.org

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A more user-friendly spot to enjoy a river is in the center of North Woodstock at Cascade Park. There’s a small pavilion and picnic area, and older kids will enjoy tubing (BYO or rent one across the street) down the cascades through the chutes worn by the Pemigewasset as it rushes over the granite ledges. Much smaller here, the Pemi is barely more than a brook (except in the spring melt-off, when it becomes a raging torrent) before it’s joined by the larger East Branch just a short way downstream. Cascade Falls has the appeal of an old-fashioned town swimming hole, which it is.

Directly across Route 3, which is the town’s Main Street, stands Cascade Lodge, our favorite of the several buildings that make up the lodgings at the Woodstock Inn. Handcrafted rustic furniture like the king-size beds of peeled logs, rich fabrics and museum-quality Arts and Crafts reproductions give the rooms the look and feel of an Adirondack lodge. Most have whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces and heated bathroom floors (as any well-bred rustic cabin should).

The inn’s full name, Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery, indicates the full extent of this hospitality complex. The inn has been

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OUR TOWN

General Store. Half country store and half maple museum, Fadden’s sells the syrup year-round, along with sundry other White Mountains products. If Fadden is there, the stories he spins are priceless. NH Follow Barbara’s travels at worldbite.wordpress.com.

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there for a long time, eventually expanding to include The Station, a casual restaurant housed in the former Lincoln railroad station. Neighbor Jim Fadden and his crew sawed it in half in order to move it here from Lincoln.

Fadden’s is a name you’ll hear if you spend much time hanging around North Woodstock. He’s the fifth generation of Faddens to tap the trees of their maple grove, about 1,000 feet up the western slopes of the Pemigewasset Valley. In the winter he boils the sap in a sugarhouse on Main Street, just down from the inn and next to Fadden’s

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Cooking With Emshika!

Bangkok native and restaurateur Emshika Alberini is bringing New Hampshire a taste of her home country with both her Littleton restaurant Chang Thai CafÊ and her soon-to-launch brand of food and beverages. Since the restaurant’s opening in 2008, it has garnered awards and praise for its upscale, yet comfortable dining and excellent, authentic dishes. Here she shares a Thai cuisine mainstay that you can try at home.

Pad Thai Recipe INGREDIENTS 14 ounces rice noodles 1/4 cup of vegetable oil 8 ounces of shrimp peeled and deveined 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons of white vinegar 1/4 cup fish sauce 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup bean sprouts 2 green onions,chopped 1 lime cut into wedges 1/4 cup chopped, unsalted peanuts Complimentary cocktail from Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile.

Muddle a couple of fresh chunks of watermelon with fresh mint, juice from 2 lime wedges (then throw the limes right in) and a shot of White Mountain Gin. Add ice and shake. Top with a splash of soda water and stir.

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1) Bring a large pot of water to a rolling

boil. Add the noodles and cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain the noodles and set aside.

2) In a small bowl, stir together vinegar sugar, fish sauce and red pepper flakes and set aside.

3) In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender.

4) Whisk the eggs lightly with a fork in a small bowl. Pour into the skillet and cook just until they solidify, but are still moist, moving the eggs around the skillet slightly as they cook.

5) Pour the sauce into the skillet with the scrambled eggs. Add the noodles and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle the green onions, beansprouts and peanuts over the noodles.

6) Toss lightly to combine. Serve warm with lime wedges.

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FOOD & DRINK

Harvesting Fox Point Oysters from Little Bay, which is a part of the Great Bay estuary

Oyster Overload

Get your fill at Oysterpalooza in Portsmouth

BY SUSAN LAUGHLIN, PHOTOS BY JOHN BENFORD

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ith a touch of coolness starting to kiss the air, it’s time to honor the joys of summer and the harvest of the sea from our Great Bay estuary. Yes, its time to celebrate with Oysterpalooza, a festival of local craft beer and the bounty of oysters.

The venue is once again Liars Bench Beer Co. on Islington Street in Portsmouth. Two years ago, says event co-organizer Matt Louis of The Franklin Oyster House and Moxy, they ran into logistical challenges at the former site. So, he says, Dagan Migirditch of Liars Bench and Louis moved it to the brewery “at the 11th hour.” Happily, it worked out.

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that are certain to return for seasonality,” he says, “but we have produced more than 150 varieties.” On tap for Oysterpalooza will be one of his favorites, No Dice, a nice, clean easy-to-drink pilsner with an abv of 5.3.

The fest will take place in their beer garden, which opened last summer, and will feature bivalves from three farmers, Fox Point Oysters, Cedar Point Oysters and Virgin Oysters.

More than a celebration of summer, Oysterpalooza raises awareness of the Great Bay estuary. Currently there are more than 15 oyster farmers are providing fresh local oysters, which in turn helps clean the bay.

What makes New Hampshire oysters especially interesting? Louis, who often sells more than 1,000 oysters a day at The

Franklin, says, “They are cultured in waters with a 10-foot tide that comes and goes twice a day, changing fresh and salt water constantly. Overall, I find our oysters well balanced between sweetness and salinity, with a nice minerality — New Hampshire oysters are definitely unique.”

All the oysters coming from the bay have their own flavor subtleties. Oysters are

Laura Brown is the owner and operator of Fox Point Oysters, which she usually runs through November before the temperatures are too cold for oysters to grow.

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“The oysters are not fed, making them a truly organic food. They eat what nature provides.”

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– Laura Brown of Fox Point Oysters

The Franklin Oyster House in downtown Portsmouth is an excellent place to enjoy local oysters.

basically water filterers, and the salinity, depth and flow of their beds makes a difference in how they feed. Some are sitting in cages on the bottom, others in trays near the shore, which changes their diets. In a win-win situation, the presence of the oysters helps keep the bay pristine.

The farmed oysters also spew larvae, adding to the general oyster population.

Oyster grower Laura Brown of Fox Point Oysters was licensed in 2012 after a career in glass arts in Seattle. She welcomed the chance to come back to New Hampshire, where she was born and raised, and started selling Fox Point Oysters in 2015. “The oysters are not fed, making them a truly organic food,” says Brown.

“They eat what nature provides. Great Bay’s mix of tidal water from the Atlantic Ocean and freshwater from the Bellamy, Oyster, Lamprey, Squamscott and Winnicut rivers creates ideal conditions for growing

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oysters that are slightly sweet with a dash of the sea,” adds Brown.

Along with the other growers, Brown brings about 600 oysters for the crowd to enjoy. Moxy and Seaport Fish will bring other sea-centric foods for the raw-food phobic.

There will also be live music and an oyster-shucking contest. Last year, the contest winner was Jeff Odess, sous chef at the Black Trumpet in Portsmouth. He went on to place seventh in nationals.

Oysterpalooza is a perfect introduction for the novice and a delight for the initiated.

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Oysterpalooza is an all-you-can-eat event with an array of oysters on the half shell, other seafood offerings, plus a shucking contest. Proceeds, in part, go to the Coastal Conservation Association of New Hampshire. Shells are recycled back into Great Bay to help build habitat for more oysters.

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Make sure the shells are tightly closed.

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September through December is a great time to purchase oysters since the heat of the summer is over and they’ve finished spawning.

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Small Bites

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Food news from around the state by Susan Laughlin

Kiwi Berry Wine from Coffin Cellars

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This cold, hardy, exotic fruit is used to emulate a semi-sweet white wine with tropical citrus notes and a soft tannin finish ($20). Other fruit-centric wines from Coffin Cellars include blackberry and raspberry and limited editions of black currant, elderberry and raspberry. Much of the fruit is grown in their own berry patch, including a new crop of kiwi fruit to harvest this year.

The Coffin name is not from the Grim Reaper, but owner Peter Coffin Austin’s heritage reaching back to the 1600s in Nantucket. Austin and his sons have grown the operation steadily since 2009.

Tastings are available from April through December on Saturday and Sunday afternoons or by appointment year-round. See the website for hours as they change seasonally. In 2016, they opened a new tasting room in a restored Civil War shoe-making shop original to the property. coffincellarswinery.wixsite.com/home-1

FOOD NEWS

The 1750 Taphouse is now open

in Bedford at 170 Route 101 in the former TekNique space. They offer a from-scratch menu, brick-oven pizza, an impressive craft beer draft list and some extra fun. 1750taphouse.com

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taphouse by rick broussard

Table 8 is open in Bedford at 254

Wallace Rd. They are serving freshly made pastas with choice of sauces and other add-ons in a fast/casual atmosphere. table8pasta.com

Buba Noodle Bar is open at 36 Lowell St. in Manchester. The former owners of the Noodle Bar sold the space to Trumin Nguyen. The menu includes traditional Vietnamese dishes, including pho. Facebook Noodz, by the folks at Birch on Elm, is scheduled to open in September in the former Finesse Pastries spot, 968 Elm St., Manchester, with ramen and bao buns. Facebook Smoke and Cream is open at 44

Market St. in Somersworth offering small-batch ice cream and a full range of BBQ along with beer, wine and spirits. smokeandcreamnh.com

Cornerstone Pizza has opened

in Portsmouth’s West End, just off of Islington Street in the former Frank Jones Brewery building. They specialize in wood-fired pizzas with a thin crust and unusual toppings. cornerstoneportsmouth.com

Event of the Month Under the Fulchino Vineyard Sun September 7, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy Italian pop-opera crooner Franco Corso, the magical “Voice of Romance,” and his international band as he sings Andrea Bocelli, Caruso and Pavarotti. Dinner and show are $89. fulchinovinyard.com nhmagazine.com | September 2018

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“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” - Neil Gaiman

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Blown Away

Opera North resurrects the tradition of grand spectacles at Blow-Me-Down Farm

BY KIM KNOX BECKIUS She is dangling from trapeze ropes one moment, unpacking her contorted limbs from a suitcase the next. Then, spinning five golden hula hoops in a mesmerizing blur. But fiery-haired circus artist Cassady Rose Bonjo’s turquoise eyes perform the most impressive stunt: connecting, it seems, with every audience member under the 350-seat big top.

In the wide eyes of opera singers and instrumentalists, the rarity of what is occurring is revealed. This is show number three of four sellouts for “Singers & Swingers,” Opera North’s inaugural production at Blow-Me-Down Farm in Cornish, and these classical music pros are still awestruck when Sam Ferlo plucks a double bass from the orchestra and balances it on his chin, when Andrea Murillo and Kyle Driggs juggle a fifth red umbrella, when wild applause erupts in mid lyric line, when Bonjo lands gracefully ... on the piano.

Call it opera fusion: a new sort of mashup of vocal acrobatics and gravity-defying feats.

This unexpected collaboration between Opera North artistic director Louis Burkot and Mark Lonergan, whose directing credits include Circus Smirkus and the Big Apple Circus, kept families and opera fans simultaneously spellbound. If you missed July’s limited engagement, you can still help the virtuoso minds behind this evening of pop opera and circus antics pull off a nhmagazine.com | September 2018

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Aerialist Cassady Rose Bonjo dazzles the audience as the Opera North orchestra plays.

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Mt. Ascutney and the Connecticut River Valley provide the backdrop for an evening of opera.

trick with lasting impact. Can Opera North transform a long-overlooked historic property into a summer festival grounds and make Cornish reappear on the map: a thriving hub of arts and culture, as it was at the advent of the 20th century?

If you’ve never heard of Blow-Me-Down Farm, don’t feel bad. Even Google Maps hasn’t a clue where these 43 idyllic acres hide. “No one has ever seen this property,” says Opera North development director Maria Laskaris. But stroll the stone-walled field behind the rundown farmhouse, and you’ll understand why she and colleagues instantly envisioned a permanent home here for their semi-nomadic organization.

This Connecticut River-side estate, with Mt. Ascutney in full view, already feels like a miniature version of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Tanglewood. And Charles Beaman Jr., who purchased the farm in 1883, already proved its magnetism.

It was Beaman who convinced Augustus Saint-Gaudens to rent and eventually purchase a house up the road. Hot on the tail of the preeminent sculptor, known for generously uplifting fellow artists, came a cavalcade of creatives starring the likes of illustrator Maxfield Parrish, painter George de Forest Brush, poet Emma Lazarus, dancer Isadora Duncan and actress Ethel Barrymore. For entertainment, the Cornish

Colony’s dozens of denizens staged elaborate outdoor plays; Blow-Me-Down Farm was often their stage.

Opera North’s plans for the National Park Service-owned property pay homage to the Colony’s artistic spirit. “Their vision and ours overlapped quite nicely,” says Rick Kendall, superintendent of the SaintGaudens National Historic Site, who was on the team that saw maximum promise in the 36-year-old opera company’s proposed partnership. On a night when storms threatened but never materialized, his grin is as wide as his broad-brimmed ranger hat as audience members and performers spill out of the tent, into the twilight. The words of “Somewhere,” the finale of a “West Side Story” medley sung by Opera North’s young resident artists, still float in the air. Bonjo tells admirers she wishes she could stay all summer. But the circus is about to blow out of town. And now, the real work begins if this is to become “a place for us” to be entranced by music, dance, theatre and the visual arts summer after summer.

“We’ve proven the concept. Now, we just have to raise the funds for the next phase,” says Laskaris. With an OPERA America Innovation Grant and economic development funds from the Northern Border Regional Commission secured, the preservation and rehabilitation of the Beaman farmhouse, a

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Larger dreams wait in the wings: a seasonally permanent tent; a weatherproof venue inside the property’s four-story, 19th-century red barn; a riverside stage; educational programs. More is at stake than the salvation of the farm and its structures.

Lebanon-based Opera North is the lone surviving full-time, professional opera company in northern New England. And with the typical age of opera attendees now north of 70, sustaining this art form requires a new mindset: one that deconstructs opera, pushes boundaries and entices new audiences. At Blow-Me-Down Farm, we’ll “use our artistic assets in combination with other artists to do something different,” says Laskaris.

In the 1950s, kids fell for opera while glued to Bugs Bunny cartoons. Under the Blow-Me-Down big top, a little boy with a ringside seat doesn’t realize he is the face of what’s possible in the 2020s. His gaze is riveted during the aerial acts. He applauds more vigorously than anyone after extreme ballerina Ashlee Montague tiptoes en pointe across glass bottlenecks. You might expect him to fidget, to be less engaged, when soprano Emily Misch takes the stage solo. But every high-pitched perfect note of Mozart’s “Queen of the Night” aria from “The Magic Flute” keeps him agape. NH

Up Next for Opera North

Derrick Wang’s one-act opera, “Scalia/ Ginsburg,” will be performed at the Briggs Opera House in White River Junction, Vermont, on October 12 and at the Dana Center at Saint Anselm College in Manchester on October 14. operanorth.org nhmagazine.com | September 2018

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Rollinsford Upper Mill studio producing curvilinear tables and chairs with a keen eye for form, function and beauty.

At 26, Court has been invited, as a guest, to join the New Hampshire Furniture Masters annual exhibit/auction that will be held September 22 at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester. It will showcase a select group of masters and work from the Prison Outreach Program.

Proceeds from the event help support the organization’s work with prisoners and the Alden Artisan Advancement Scholarship to encourage young talent.

The Masters’ Pieces showcase at the Currier also includes dance performance, music, artisanal food, a signature cocktail and craft beer. Tickets, $90. The body of work to be offered in a silent auction is first on view at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester through September 20. NH

Showcasing the Grain

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These end tables by Evan Court will be offered via silent auction at the Currier Museum of Art on September 22.

Wood with paint works magic

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oodworker Evan Court has been exploring a contemporary point of view by contrasting painted flat surfaces with the warm textures of wood — “It speaks to me in a conceptual way,” he says.

Court’s end tables, shown here, are typical of his latest work, a refreshing look at traditional woodworking with unexpected curves and flat paint that highlight the natural beauty of the wood’s grain. He had been developing matched pairs, but here he wanted to see how slight differences in each table work to create visual tension. Differences are slight, and at first appear to be an illusion, but then a delight with a more

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interesting composition.

Why wood? Court says, “After doing house carpentry, I really enjoyed the need to be fussy with the finish work.” He trained at the North Bennet Street School in Boston, the oldest trade school in the country. After finishing the program, he went on to a studio in Boston and also studied fine art to hone his design sense.

Although his initial training was creating traditional furniture, he says, “I wouldn’t be able to create contemporary forms without first learning the foundation built by historic furniture makers. It is a place to start.” Shaker and Federal forms are reference points as he works in his

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Find It

Evan L. Court Fine Furniture Maker Upper Mill, 1 Front St., Rollinsford evanlcourt.com elcstudiocraft@gmail.com (603) 409-7268

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Blips Monitoring appearances of the 603 on the media radar since 2006

Sandler Seen!

Visits from NH’s only movie mogul are always newsworthy

When More Is Less

As a successful actor, Kristen Vermilyea lived large, but her new film is about choosing a reduction in two of her biggest assets

Carol Lawrence-Erickson, the genius behind the open-all-night phenomena that is NH’s Red Arrow Diner chain, is one of the state’s most beloved and famous personalities, but even she is eclipsed when Adam Sandler comes to town. She recently posted this wonderful shot of Sandler with his mom, wife and assorted family members on Facebook.

“He comes in at least a couple times a year,” says Lawrence-Erickson. “He’s always, always very good with the customers and my people know how to handle it all.” She says Sandler, who grew up in Manchester, has a plaque on the diner’s wall of fame, “and his two daughters’ names are on the high chairs from when they were little!”

BY RICK BROUSSARD

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n 1999, Kristen Vermilyea left her home in Portsmouth to follow her Hollywood dream.

The first stop on her way to stardom was traditional: New York City. She had talent going for her, but success was certainly not a cinch. Still, she was hired as an extra for “The Sopranos” and “Law and Order,” and within six months scored a speaking role on “Third Watch.”

In an industry that values appearances, Vermilyea knew she had some advantages — natural beauty and a shapely body topped by a pair of very large breasts. But the same features that attracted attention from men and casting directors came with downsides. She was often typecast for “sexy” roles and endured back and neck pain and chronic headaches — the result of simply supporting the weight of her bosom.

Her career blossomed and veered into writing and directing, but wherever she went, one thing was constant — the awareness that she was the largest-breasted woman in the room.

Vermilyea turned this awareness into performance art, in-

viting an audience to “interact” with her breasts while her face and body were concealed. She staged a TEDx Zurich Talk on the global fixation on breasts titled “It’s Okay to Look.” Eventually, enough was enough, and she began to plan for breast reduction surgery, but the chance to turn even this pragmatic decision into art was too compelling to pass up.

In the months leading up to her surgery, Vermilyea directed a documentary on her journey, interviewing people on the streets of New York, California, Colorado, New England and her adopted home town of Zurich. With courage and wit she captured a host of unforgettable characters on tape and mined the quirky zeitgeist of the beauty-obsessed West in a one-hour film that is equal parts hilarious and serious.

Now, “Beyond Boobs” is working its way into the festival circuit and her dream is to take it, and an update of her TED Talk, on a tour of colleges.

Post-surgery, her headaches have gone. Her new double-D bosom, while still eye-catching, can be modulated. “I’m in control of how I present myself,” she says. “I feel like I’m who I’m supposed to be.” NH (Updates on “Beyond Boobs” can be found on Vermilyea’s Facebook page.)

Guess We’re Just a Foodie State

To celebrate the release of Pixar Studio’s latest blockbuster “Incredibles 2,” the analysts at CableTV.com posted a list of the most popular Pixar films for each US state based on Google trends. “Finding Nemo” was popular in our more oceanic neighboring states and “Inside Out” was “in” for cerebral Vermont, while locavore Granite Staters feast their eyes and ears upon “Ratatouille.”

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The Class of 1968

A reunion inspires a collage of memories

BY ELIZABETH HOWARD

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here are dates and events that shape the narrative of our lives. We gather for reunions and celebrations to reflect on these occasions and, to paraphrase Van Morrison from his 1968 album “Astral Weeks,” venture into the slipstream in the viaducts of our dreams, as the past and the present travel with us into the future. Home is where we are launched.

In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of the Littleton High School class of 1968, the 100th class to graduate from LHS, a stalwart group began an effort, in 2017, to connect with as many of the 117 ’68 graduates as possible and organize a reunion that was held over three days in mid-July.

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New England and Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New York and Oklahoma to reunite.

Greetings were received from Australia and California. At the reunion we learned that 21 of our classmates had died, including Pfc. Yvon Edmond Girouard, who was killed in action in Vietnam. We observed a moment of silence with Tom Buchanan piping “Amazing Grace.”

Littleton, located on the north side of Franconia Notch and nestled in the shadow of the White Mountains, is a town that has attracted artists, writers, bankers, entrepreneurs and even movie stars (most notably Bette Davis) who were taken with, in the words of beloved Littleton teacher Mildred Lakeway, its many virtues and “the crispness of the winters, the mysterious and lovely

days of spring, the songs of summer and the gorgeous autumn.”

Since we grew up in a hamlet like Littleton, the bonds among us extend back to when we played together as youngsters, sang in church choirs, learned to ski, played baseball and skated in Remich Park and watched the parade when Santa Claus arrived in town over Thanksgiving weekend.

Harry Truman was president when we were born in 1950, and most of our fathers had served in World War II, their uniforms still hanging in the backs of closets. The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki ended the War in 1945, and occasionally, in the first and second grades, during air raid drills, we were instructed to crawl under our small wooden desks, squat on our knees, and place our heads on our hands on the floor. Not one of us has forgotten that experience.

It was a period of peace and rebuilding.

The birth rate was the highest it had been in the United States since the mid-1920s, leading to our sobriquet as the “baby boomers.”

E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web,” published in 1952 and now a classic of children’s literature, suggests through anthropomorphized barnyard creatures, the importance of humility, honesty, love and friendship.

It was a time of innocence and prosperity.

Manufacturers were designing and building kitchens and bathrooms of the future — avocado green stoves and refrigerators, pink toilets and sinks, gadgets of all sizes and description — not military equipment.

After kindergarten, our class divided.

Some of our classmates attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and others attended what is now the Mildred C. Lakeway Elementary School.

We were 10 years old, in the fifth grade, when Sen. John F. Kennedy was elected president. The following year, in the sixth grade, Alan Shepard, a New Hampshire native, was the first American to be launched into space in his Mercury spacecraft, Freedom 7.

On November 22, 1963, those of us in Richard Bouley’s history class vividly recall Walter Cronkrite’s voice broadcast over the intercom system: “In a bulletin from Dallas, Texas: President Kennedy died today at 1 p.m. Central Standard Time, 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.” Mr. Bouley folded his arms across the desk, lowered his head into his arms and began to cry. School was dismissed. “We had never seen a teacher cry,” someone recalled.

littleton high school yearbook collage provided by the littleton public library

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author photo by brian shumway, black and white photo courtesy of the author

Every turn of the hand of the clock moves us further from the forgotten land of childhood.

In February of 1964, the Beatles made their first of three appearances on the “Ed Sullivan Show.” As teenage girls, far from the urban epicenters of London, New York and Los Angeles, we wanted to “hold their hands.” We were taken, as millions of others were, with their shaggy hair and uniquely British style. We bought their 45-rpm singles and long-playing vinyl records and became groupies wearing white blouses, single strands of pearls and Fair Isle sweaters.

After the assassination of President Kennedy, the world seemed to shift. The civil rights movement gained momentum, Vietnam reared its head, and technology came into our lives. The innocence began to slip away, although the mountains were a buffer, and diversity in Littleton could be described with two words: Catholic and Protestant. Segregation, desperate poverty and the power of urban anger were things we hadn’t yet experienced.

The year we graduated, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in April while standing on a motel balcony in Memphis. Riots exploded in cities across the country. Two months later, in June, and just prior to graduation, Robert Kennedy was shot in Los Angeles.

Our first gathering at the reunion was at the entrance to Littleton High School where Jennifer Carbonneau, the principal of Littleton High School and the daughter of a classmate, met us for a tour through the classroom where we studied French, the biology lab where we dissected frogs, past the circular stairs, now removed, that led to the locker room, into the band room where one of our classmates brought his father’s shotgun to school so it could be fired during an LHS Band performance of the “1812 Overture.” (The gun remained in a band locker overnight.)

“And you are?” began the conversations at a dinner one of our classmates hosted on Saturday. “Remember when ...” “Where are you living?” Laughter wafted through the damp night air. The point was to find the connection that would open the memory palace. Diamonds and rust.

The Littleton High School Class of 2018 graduated 51 students in June. Students from Bethlehem, Franconia and Sugar Hill now attend the Profile School in Franconia.

Our curriculum included science, math, English, French and Latin, history and home economics for the girls and shop for the boys. Now students can graduate with skills needed to begin working if they make the decision not to attend college. Through a partnership with the New Hampshire community colleges, high school students can earn college credit.

The class of 1968 is now 68 years old, and we have been wives, mothers, husbands, fathers and grandparents, hair stylists, teachers, engineers, mechanics, stone wall builders, academics, artists, antique dealers, entrepreneurs and CEOs. Collectively, we have raised children, traveled the globe, served our country, managed businesses and military bases, and volunteered for churches and organizations in the communities where we live.

In 2068, the LHS class of 2018 will celebrate their 50th anniversary. With the speed of technological change and transformation in the world, it is dizzying to think about how they will reflect back on 2018. More walls and boundaries will have disappeared.

Cars may be driverless. White men likely won’t dominate politics.

Just as 1968 has been described as one of the most turbulent years in the 20th century, 2018 will be described as a year of turbulence as well. The issues the country was grappling with in 1968 — racial inequality, food insecurity, conflicts among and between nations, the fear of a nuclear attack — are dominating the news in 2018. The innocence and sense of peace that we felt when we were young has disappeared.

With every turn of the hand on the clock, life shifts and moves us further from the forgotten land of childhood. The world has become stranger and the patterns more complicated. Until we pause ... and feel the glow from a smile and the warmth of a hug and let memory replenish the present. NH

About the Author

Elizabeth Howard posed for the photo above in 1966 wearing her Fair Isle sweater. She spent that summer working in the civil rights movement and living at Plymouth Settlement House in Louisville, Kentucky — at the time, one of the most racially divided cities in the South. She has traversed the globe studying and advocating for human rights. Her essays, articles and book reviews have appeared in publications in the United States and internationally.

She lives in New York City and spends as much time as she can in New Hampshire where she publishes a bi-monthly column in the Laconia Daily Sun.

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BOOKS

The Christians say Sunday. I say, ‘Three Day Weekend!’)

Although the subtitle says he “explains” an array of financial topics, if you are expecting a Michael Lewis-eque book or an economics tome to add a new suit of armor to your opinions, you are going to be disappointed. Just like his last book about the 2016 election, O’Rourke’s observations seem bound to the confines of his rural New Hampshire home (although drawn from a lifetime spent as a travel writer, war correspondent and literary prankster). While this personal touch reminded me of my post-dinner living room discussions with my family, the discussions about mutant capitalism and banking come off as rushed. I too get chills when I am surrounded by skyscrapers with company names on them that block out the sun like Titans, but I would have appreciated a little more depth.

Yes, a good portion of the jokes are “dad jokes.” And yes, if you don’t agree politically with P.J., he can be a bit preachy and onetrack-minded. But at the very least this essay collection will make you think, and maybe even change your mind about the world of dollar signs and double Windsor knots. NH “None of My Business,” $27, is published by Atlantic Monthly Press.

D.A. Dellechiaie is a senior at Boston University, interning for the summer with New Hampshire Magazine.

A 20-something reacts to O’Rourke’s latest

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illennials are thought to A) take everything for granted, including history and economics, B) not be very understanding of their forefathers’ stances and C) promote self-censorship, i.e. adhere to political correctness. While I don’t claim to be the spokesman of my generation, I can say that the critics do have a point. From the millennials I know, I can say that we are generally more sensitive to gender, sexuality, economic circumstances; are not huge fans of our parents’ political and economic views; and, most notably, we do take quite a lot for granted.

And for that final reason, I think people my age should read P.J. O’Rourke’s latest collection of essays, “None of My Business.” It

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was refreshing to hear a voice that not only challenged my views but made me laugh at them too.

The most intriguing parts of O’Rourke’s book are the sections where he attempts to understand the 21st century. In my favorite chapter, titled “Unnovations,” he gives compelling and pretty funny arguments against contemporary norms. He dismisses public texting by rewriting “Cheers” (where everybody knows your username). Regarding the social sciences, which he says are neither science nor social, he summarizes, “Anthropology is lousy travel writing.” As for the increasingly accepted 24/7 work week, he writes, “Enough already! ... The Muslims say Friday. The Jews say Saturday.

Journalist and adventurer Dan Szczesny was already familiar with the rugged landscape of the Granite State, but he devoted a year to the study and exploration of the state’s majestic centerpiece, Mt. Washington. The resulting opus is not so much a guide as a companion for anyone wishing to fully appreciate the effects of the tallest New England peak on history, sports, culture and New Hampshire’s identity. And those effects are by no means isolated to our state or region — they have global impact. Written with both intimacy and scope, “The White Mountain” (with emphasis, Szczesny says, on the word “The”) should be required reading for anyone who calls NH home. — $25 from Hobblebush Books

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Millennial Economics

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POLITICS

Picture This

Your 2018 ballot might be one worth remembering

BY JAMES PINDELL

illustration by peter noonan

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wo years ago this month, a court struck down a New Hampshire law that made it illegal for voters to take pictures of their ballot in the voting booth.

The so called “selfie ballot” court case was mildly interesting as a First Amendment matter, but this month it might come in handy for historians of state politics.

Yes, you should vote in the September 11 state primary, but I would encourage you to take a picture of the ballot, or at least ponder over it for a few minutes, before you plop the sheet into the scanner.

While there isn’t one race that’s likely to change the state in some dramatic way, taken as a whole, the collection of races this year could mark a cultural sea change in the way we see New Hampshire politics — possibly forever. This primary could signal the official death of the cherished notion that retail politics is what sustains the local political ecosystem.

In his University of New Hampshire master’s thesis, Brian O’Conner statistically documented how the number of campaign

stops by a presidential candidate in the 2016 presidential primary didn’t necessarily increase a candidate’s chance to win. The large-scale and less-frequent rallies of 2016 were a far cry from the Jimmy Carter and John McCain campaign style of going everywhere and being accessible.

But now, this is playing out in local races.

In fact, the biggest races appearing on the state’s Democratic ballot could upend the conventional wisdom about which candidates can run and who will be the most viable.

First District Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter of Rochester won office in what soon might be called the “old New Hampshire way.” She had very little money, but she worked hard and inspired a hardcore group of volunteers to begin a letter-writing campaign to voters. In her 2006 primary, she defeated the candidate who was recruited by the establishment and officially backed by Washington funds and influence.

Now, with Shea-Porter retiring, nearly a dozen Democrats are running to replace her.

One of the strongest contenders is Maura

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Sullivan. Sullivan moved to the state just months before entering the race, but a big Democratic political network allowed her to raise a record amount of money for state politics. If she wins, it won’t be a victory of local support, but rather one due to a national donor network.

The same is true in the governor’s race.

The only reason there’s a Democratic primary at all is because a Washington-based organization spent months recruiting a candidate. They chose state senator Molly Kelly, whom they’re backing financially against former Portsmouth Mayor Steve Marchand, who had been in the race for nearly a year.

The Republican side of the ballot is also revealing. This might be the first year that the GOP just gave up when it came to Congressional races. Since the Great Depression, there has always been at least one current or former Republican member of Congress running in a primary. Not so this year. As a result, there isn’t a single national handicapper who sees either of our traditionally swing Congressional districts as competitive.

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Shear Zen Photo and transcription by David Mendelsohn

Wielding shears like a conductor’s baton, Steven Dillon makes a visible symphony out of hair, each cut an opus for just one client. An expatriate of Manhattan, he ditched the Empire State lifestyle for something a bit more sane. Despite an A-list client sheet and a residency in NYC’s finest salons, he answered his own needs for a certain peace and moved to southern New Hampshire. Although he hasn’t lost any of his vision, rhythm or energy, here he is finally able to get some sleep.

I lived in Manhattan from 1988 to 2017. Due to the super- high energy in New York, I developed insomnia. I tried everything, but nothing helped.

A good haircut should always emphasize the best features on a person’s face.

I’m sleeping much better these days.

These days, I prefer to work in a clean, calm salon with a laidback vibe and a Zen luxe ambiance.

I’ve worked with many celebrities over the years.

Yoko Ono saw me do a makeover on “Inside Edition,” where I would often appear doing haircut makeovers. Yoko called my salon to invite me to her house to cut her hair. We instantly became friends.

Another dear client and friend was Natasha Richardson, the late wife of Liam Neeson. The second or third time I saw her, I had a vision that her hair should be shorter.

She gave me the go-ahead to do a short, boyish pixie cut.

A few weeks later, she got a very big role in the movie “The Parent Trap.” A few weeks after that, she got the leading role in the revival of “Cabaret” on Broadway.

I’ve worked in places ranging from high tech to earthy.

Bien Soigné has natural light, which is really nice and a healing, relaxed atmosphere, which makes it a grand place to work.

I believe in gratitude as a resting state and all action as giving back. I’ve been active with Save the Children, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, UNICEF, Red Cross and other charities.

I would create a hair-cutting event once a year in NYC ... do as many haircuts as I could and donate all of the proceeds.

I love the people in New Hampshire. I love the “Live Free or Die” consciousness.

And no, I don’t run with scissors. It’s still a pretty bad idea.

Salt of the Earth: Bien Soigné, the salon in Salem where Dillon works his tonsorial magic, is also home to one of the state’s largest “salt caves.” Lined with 18 tons of Himalayan salt, one can sit in a zero-gravity chair and simply soak up the health-inspiring atmosphere or enjoy guided meditation, massage or a variety of events, such as yoga sessions or their “Full Moon Gong Bath” (the next full moon is September 24). They also sell a variety of salt lamps to send some health home with you. nhmagazine.com | September 2018

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Conventional medicine works miracles that would dazzle our ancestors, but when a painful, chronic or unsolved malady arises, many begin to search for less-conventional miracles Story and photos by Emily Heidt

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rowing up, while other kids delighted in tongue tattoo Fruit Roll-Ups and Smucker’s Uncrustables for lunch, I would open my Powerpuff Girls lunchbox to an apple and turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread from our local farmers market. The minute I showed signs of the flu, my mom would pass me a bowl of Cheerios and fruit for breakfast with a side of echinacea, elderberry syrup, vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc.

The top of our microwave looked like an herbalist’s medicine cabinet. Headache? We had a supplement and all-natural lozenges for that. Trouble sleeping? We had essential oils for that too.

There were times when I was skeptical of my household’s holistic lifestyle, however, I grew up as an anxious child with a constant upset stomach. As a result, I often went through more boxes of Gin Gins than I could count, and I clung to my bottle of lavender oil like it was a stuffed animal. I was no stranger to naturopaths' offices. But as I got older, I doubted their theories, teachings and treatments, temporarily falling off the holistic bandwagon.

Sure, most alternative and natural practices date back thousands of years, but did they really work and live up to the hype? Did they live up to the standard that people like my mom often held them to? I wasn’t convinced.

Two years ago, I found myself drawn back. I had acquired various health complications, including vestibular migraines, adrenal fatigue, digestive issues and increased anxiety. Nothing was responding to traditional Western medicine. I decided to go back to my roots and rediscover the natural practices that I grew up with. I tried guided meditations (conveniently available on my smartphone), became a human pincushion during acupuncture sessions and went through two journals worth of journal prompts with a life coach. I did a detox that required me to drink dirt-like smoothies three times a day. You name it, I tried it.

Much to my surprise, many of the therapies and practices gave me the results that I was looking for.

During my first phase of upper cervical treatment at Arete Chiropractic in Portsmouth, Dr. Mychal Beebe used a 3-D image to get precise points of where my neck needed adjustments. She found a misalignment of a bone in my upper neck, throwing everything else off. So began the work of 40

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rebalancing my body from the top down.

Arete is the only practice in the state that combines something called cone beam imaging and the Blair Chiropractic Technique to adjust the upper spine in order to help with headaches, neck pain, and head and neck trauma. Its specificity allows Beebe to make quick, effective adjustments to posture that relieves pain with the least amount of force. I noticed a difference after one adjustment.

“My goal is for patients to understand the innate healing capability of the human body,” says Beebe between adjustments. “If given the proper building blocks, I have seen the human body repair itself in the most beautiful and elegant ways. The upper neck alignment is not the only piece of the pie to help this natural healing ability of the body, but it’s a

Soleil's Salt Cave (above and on the opposite page) has two chambers encased in the world's oldest salt, where you can join others or relax privately.

big one, and that’s where I come in.”

While I enjoy needing to visit Arete, especially when that means spending time with the resident office dog, Teton, Beebe strives for spinal stability in her patients so that they need her less. The longer a person can hold his or her adjustment, the more the body can allow for self-healing. “There are lots of choices that people can make when it comes to health and wellness, from eating healthy to exercising and meditating,” says Beebe. “We don’t say that we want to make the body a ‘perfect’ place to live, because there is no perfect and we are never done. While this can be frustrating, it is also inspiring.”

The treatments at places like Arete bear qualifiers like “complementary medicine,” “nontraditional medicine,” “integrative therapies” or “holistic health care,” but the idea behind them is simple: Focus on whole body wellness — body, mind and spirit. Mindbody medicine has been around in some form since the dawn of civilization, and a 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) shows that 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children are making practices like acupuncture, massage, yoga, herbal medicine, reiki, meditation and chiropractic care a part of their routine. We now live in a society that has trouble slowing down, and it is no surprise that we are seeing a correlation between stress and a variety of health problems, including heart disease and immune system dysfunction.

Whole body health and wellness practices are growing around New Hampshire and the nation, and for good reason — they make people feel better. Suitable both for people who consider themselves healthy as well as those with evident health issues, holistic medicine can complement any conventional health care routine. While you might not think that stoic New Hampshire would offer a diverse array of such practitioners, I set off to see what was available. I found that there are many places where you can pursue the very latest versions of these therapies.

When one of my friends told me about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or “tapping,” I gave her an eye-roll and scoffed under my breath. Physically tapping on your body’s “meridian points” and clearing out negative emotions, like my anxiety, seemed strange and improbable. Once I started working with Concord resident Barbara Belmont, an EFT practitioner, I understood why those who experience it are so passionate about it.

“Tapping is one of the tools that helps with emotional wellness and physical relief,” says Belmont. “It is basically an emotional version of acupuncture without the needles.” Tapping is geared to balance disruptions in your energy system — the results of emotional trauma or losses. Think of it this way: The physical changes that we feel from those disruptions (headaches, nausea, etc.) become attached to the memory of that experience and, in turn, affect the way that we view the world — a vicious cycle of ill-health.

“It is a simple, painless, calming technique that deactivates the fight-or-flight response often triggered by stress, so that

you can think more clearly and feel better,” says Belmont. “It also provides impressive results for a range of issues like chronic pain to PTSD to fear of flying.”

In my session, Belmont performs her tapping to show me how I can take control of emotions that might otherwise leave me feeling powerless. While tapping doesn’t take the place of good medical treatment or therapy, Belmont says it is a complementary wellness tool that has the potential to balance a person’s energy system and unlock its self-healing capability.

This same concept, that healing flows out from within, is what inspired Daryl Browne to open Soleil’s Salt Cave in Exeter in 2017.

Named after his baby daughter and motivated by her struggle with eczema, Browne and his wife Nastia created Soleil’s Salt Cave, with 22,000 pounds of Himalayan salt as a place to help their daughter heal. “Himalayan salt” actually comes from a huge deposit in Pakistan that dates back more than 100 million years. It’s been observed that breathing in air infused with salt helps to open up your airways and provides a sense of calm and well-being where healing seems to flow from the very walls of the cave.

“This has become a tight-knit community focused on wellness and healing

Himalayan salt therapy is a holistic, natural therapy using micro particles of salt to promote better breathing, healthier skin, sounder sleep and overall wellness.

from ailments from psoriasis to insomnia,” Browne says as he rakes the salt between cave sessions. Some come in to work on a specific issue. Others are led by their own curiosity or to test their skepticism. Whatever leads them, Browne says, “It’s inspiring to see people from

all walks of life discovering and recognizing the value in finding space for yourself.”

The minute that I stepped into the cave I became absorbed in the soothing glow and tranquil vibes emitted by the salt lamps.

There is something to be said for the sense of peace and calm that comes with just leaving your shoes and stresses at the door. The longer I spent resting in the cave, the more I felt a change in my stress levels, headaches and seasonal allergies.

People come from all over the state, some driving hours to experience the anti-inflammatory properties associated with the salt.

Browne says senior citizens come in and, after an hour, can move their arthritic joints or feel extremities that had grown insensitive. Others come in with eczema and find relief after their first treatment.

In the cave, I sank deep into my zero-gravity chair, and found myself lulled toward sleep by the soft, calming lights and recorded sounds of the ocean “shooshing” off the cave walls. Clearly you don’t have to be broken to benefit from the healing effects that holistic treatments like the salt caves have to offer.

The warm positivity felt there is part of a vocabulary of holistic healing that practitioners and users alike have learned.

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wellness and healing, and that is a beautiful thing,” says Browne. Concepts of life in balance and a wellspring of internal peace allow us to stop struggling and rise above the stresses of life — a practice that you can physically experience at Flōte in Hampton.

Float therapy, also known as sensory deprivation, is the brainchild of physician and “psychonaut” John Lilly, whose exotic career took root at Dartmouth College in 1938. Lilly designed his “isolation tanks” to explore the workings of consciousness and to study interspecies communication with dolphins. The current method, not all that different from the one Lilly used, involves floating in a pod of warm water mixed with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. The salt makes you buoyant, apparently weightless, which helps to relieve stress, heal injuries and eliminate pain. Floating has even become a staple in the wellness routines of artists and celebrities like Tom Brady, Joe Rogan, Peter Gabriel and Susan Sarandon.

Catherine Markovsky and Dr. Margaux French opened Flōte in March as a place of sanctuary and wellness that can change lives for the better. Along with floating, they offer additional therapies such as massage, craniosacral therapy, sound healing and yoga.

“A lifestyle focused on wellness isn’t as rigid as people think,” says French. “We wanted to offer therapies that help people escape and connect with their own balance and strength.”

Studies have shown that floating increases dopamine and endorphin levels, which elevates mood. Some users report experiencing an afterglow that lasts for days. Similar results can occur from the discipline of meditation, and float tanks could be viewed as training wheels for meditation, allowing one to disconnect from stress and reflect on life. “It is amazing to watch people rush in for an appointment, finish their phone call, and then step out an hour later as a different person,” says Markovsky. Magnesium in the salt is absorbed through the skin during an hour session and helps with muscle relaxation, migraines, anxiety, insomnia and arthritis, she explains.

“We have local doctors calling and referring their pain patients to us,” says French.

“It truly is a unique practice that anyone can benefit from whether you are trying it for the first time or coming in with your significant other for a date night out.”

Top from left: Catherine Markovsky and Dr. Margaux French, owners of Flōte in Hampton. Bottom left: Jump in a float tank to experience complete relaxation.

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I was ready to try it myself.

I was led to my own float room complete with a private shower. After showering, I put on my bathing suit, put in earplugs, and stepped into the foot of 94.5-degree water.

Once I settled into the tank, I was amazed at how long it took me to relax and how loud my mind was when it was stripped of sensory input. This, I was told, was natural.

“There is a profound affinity between your mind and body,” says Markovsky. “Like running a test on your computer, your brain knows exactly what it needs in your float session to reboot.” Part of the process is shutting down superficial mental functions so that deeper ones can begin. With this awareness of the body’s needs, the mind can begin to treat injuries and illness at their roots and get a body functioning at its best.

Some floaters claim to experience out-ofbody journeys and messages from beyond.

For me, the experience was less supernatural, but was undeniably relaxing.

Therapeutic massage is based on similar principals of relaxation, and can also have effects that might seem out of this world.

Stacy Harrington opened Under Your Skin at The Loft in Manchester two years

Above and below: Find mind-body balance during a massage from Stacy Harrington at Under Your Skin at The Loft in Manchester.

ago to help people achieve balance in mind, body and spirit. Sometimes her practice is for specific issues, such as TMJ headache relief or deep tissue massage for chronic pain.

Sometimes the practice is a little strange to observe. For example, cupping, which be-

came famous during the 2016 Olympics in Rio when star athletes like Michael Phelps could be seen sporting large circular bruises on their taut physiques.

“Cupping has been around for at least 3,000 years and lifts pressure, drawing blood and oxygen into the body to trigger its ability to heal in that spot,” says Harrington.

It is used to balance the body’s meridians and to help pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and overall well-being.

But Harrington’s passion lies in providing a relaxing massage. “It is hard to shut our minds off in this day and age,” she says. “A massage allows you to focus your brain on something that is calming instead of what you need to get at the grocery store that evening.”

A massage may seem like a cliché way to relax, and maybe a little self-indulgent, but it goes beyond working tired muscles. “An hour massage has the same benefits of seven to eight hours of sleep,” she says. “You can’t pour from an empty cup. You can’t take care of everyone else unless you take care of yourself first, and massage is one of the many ways that you can bring yourself back to homeostasis.” And homeostasis, to use a key word in the lexicon of wellness, means balance.

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One restorative, balancing, ancient healing art that can be found in both new-age shops and hospitals is reiki. It’s a practice that I learned more about from Karen Cerato, owner of NH Health & Wellness Center in Nashua.

Before she opened her center in 2016, Cerato applied her background in occupational therapy to her job working in physical rehabilitation hospitals for over 10 years.

It was a hospital reiki class that started her wellness journey and later inspired the opening of her business.

“Reiki is about bringing our energetic bodies back into balance so that we can feel better on all levels,” says Cerato. “We aren’t looking for quick fixes; we are looking for root causes.”

“Reiki has been around for 2,500 years, and it allows you to open up energy flow to reduce anxiety, stress and pain,” says Cerato.

“Sometimes people notice improvements right away, like eased nausea or headaches, and others wake up the next day with a greater sense of calm and clarity.” More importantly, it is a way to stay grounded in an otherwise frenetic world.

Cerato wants all of her patients to walk away from sessions feeling more calm and balanced. She offers treatments and even teaches reiki to others, empowering them to take their health and wellness into their own

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Old books, like the one above, represent the history of what herbalists like Rebecca Montrone (below), owner of Wondrous Roots in Keene, do as they compound medicines of the Earth to focus on whole body wellness.

hands. She says reiki is a simple self-care tool to keep yourself steady.

“We need to focus on a new paradigm where we can have preventative, complementary healthcare as an adjunct to any wellness program,” says Cerato. “Every month, I do reiki, acupuncture and chiropractic, regardless of how I’m feeling. My immune system is

stronger, I can handle stress, and I am keeping my energy balanced and full.” The endgame is to treat your body as a whole, instead of individual symptoms — a concept that is also the main focus of “functional medicine.”

At Family Acupuncture and Wellness in Portsmouth, Adam Learner offers a systematic way to treat many chronic health issues. He uses functional medicine, a holistic approach to medical intervention, to uncover the root cause of illness like inflammation, hormone imbalance and nutrient deficiency. Learner then uses treatments like acupuncture to stimulate proper energy flow and healing.

“In order to address the imbalances that we find, we have to put a large emphasis on addressing lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, sleep and stress,” says Learner. “Our most common treatments are for metabolic syndrome, fatigue, digestive disorders, autoimmune disorders, anxiety and depression.”

By incorporating varied treatments such as ancient acupuncture and nutritional science, Learner can work on improving the function of many of the body’s systems and how they interact with each other. “When we address the underlying root causes, many times patients achieve resolution of many, if not all of the health issues that were affecting them,” says Learner.

Integrative Programs in Hospitals

Holistic healthcare used to be thought of as a “fringe” practice, but hospitals from Portsmouth Regional Hospital to Norris Cotton Cancer Center have started accepting and developing integrative therapy programs of their own. Realizing that more and more patients are looking for ways to supplement their traditional treatments, some hospitals are offering their own holistic classes and services.

Johane Telgener, M.Ed. and director at the Concord Hospital Center for Health Promotion, received her M.A. in integrative health and healing, and was excited to see the benefits of these treatment modalities reach patients and providers alike in the hospital’s wellness program.

“The goal of the program is really to give participants tools other than pharmacology tools to manage their health, chronic conditions and chronic pain,” says Telgener. Class offerings cover topics from general wellness to meditation and mindfulness to nutrition to reiki in order to create a culture of wellness where “everyone is our mission,” says Telgener.

Catholic Medical Center offers their BeWell program, and other similar integrated wellness programs in nutrition, cholesterol and diabetes, to help patients meet fitness goals, improve their health and reduce their risk for disease.

“We are focused on finding ways to keep patients well,” says Samantha Nowakowski, manager of Wellness and Risk Reduction. “We want to keep them from developing these chronic diseases, stopping what we can before it happens.” Hospital programs seek to integrate ancient and contemporary medicine to work together in the healing process. They are bridging the preexisting gap between alternative and Western medicine to allow patients to take control of what they can and better cope with what they can't change, all to stay well.

I entered his office with a general “anxiety and migraine” diagnosis from traditional doctors, and came out realizing that I had underlying nutrient deficiencies and digestive disorders that were unknowingly contributing to the nerves and headaches.

Now, I’ve been able to “reset” my system through herbal supplements, a healthy diet and acupuncture treatments, and achieve a more balanced sense of well-being.

While holistic wellness might not be for everyone, it can be a complement to any conventional wellness program. During my work with Learner, I became fascinated by the power of herbs and sought out holistic health practitioner, nutritionist and apothecary and herbalist Rebecca Montrone of Wondrous Roots in Keene.

I walked in on what looked like a scene from a Harry Potter adventure with jars of Chinese Rhodiola root powder and other intricate tinctures lining shelves and the humming sound of her famous “Wondrous Skin Lotion” being mixed. There was a flurry of patients and friends asking for remedies for everything from their bee stings to bellyaches.

You name the health problem, Montrone has a natural solution for it.

Her love of “medicines of the Earth” comes from her parents, who inspired the

name of her company, “Wondrous Roots.”

“My father, George Roentsch, was often called ‘the spontaneous remission practitioner’ because he employed botanical medicines into his pharmaceutical practice,” Montrone says as she prepares a tincture.

“I became fascinated with the fact that you could use diet and nutritional choices to have control over your health.”

She prides herself in not fitting her patients into the bottles on her shelves — while one person may respond well to herbs, another might be better suited to follow a nutrition-based program. Montrone treats her patients from the inside out by finding the answer to their “dis-ease” and treating the problem. “We can’t change our environment, so we have to change the strength of our inner organism,” says Montrone.

She enjoys forming her own paradigm, setting her own pace, and teaching her clients how to bring their own healing to optimize their health. “My passion is education and fostering independence, not dependence,” says Montrone. There is power, confidence and an inner awakening that comes out of embracing who we are and knowing what we need to be well.

After exploring and sampling holistic practices from across the Granite State, I have

come to the conclusion that complementary medicine and natural remedies aren’t as mystical as they can seem. While they may be different, each can serve as a healing tool in a wellness toolbox, and each puts you more in charge of your own health and well-being. In the end, it is about redefining what wellness means for you. For me, it means regular acupuncture and chiropractic sessions, and a top-of-the-microwave herbal medicine cabinet all my own. For you, it might be a maintenance plan that includes monthly float and reiki sessions.

Whatever your version of wellness is, the current mind-body mantra is to try, explore and learn. When you’re ready to get started, holistic, complementary medicine will be there to help you on your way. NH

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While enjoying views of the pastures, Jessica is wearing layered, 100 percent cotton slip dresses designed and manufactured locally by Krista Larson. Styled with a black suede jacket and turquoise embellishments, this look recalls the past of the American West.

Classic Kentucky Derby elegance is the inspiration behind this timeless black-and-white ensemble. Silk taffeta, strands of pearls and dotted Swiss fabric come together in the perfect harmony of luxury and sophistication.

Timeless black and white channeling Kentucky Derby elegance

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Rugged, practical layers are the foundation of Jonathan’s wearable ensemble. Waxed canvas chaps are paired with jeans made from sanforized selvedge denim, ensuring that they’re perfectly tailored to fit and will provide the durability needed to tackle harsh outdoor chores.

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Inspired by Ralph Lauren, Jessica turns out the horses in rugged yet chic vintage denim, paired with a heavyweight linen blouse complete with a versatile built-in neck tie.

Classic Dingo boots and handcrafted silver and leather accessories tie the look together.

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This Spanish- and Indian-inspired look features bright colors and patterns, heavy embroidery, and rich textiles of velvet and silk taffeta, which all come together to create a dramatic silhouette.

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Jonathan is dressed for cool fall nights with Timberland outerwear over a Ralph Lauren plaid shirt with indigo stretch selvedge premium denim jeans.

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Memory defines our personal sense of self.

Photography does that for a family, a community or sometimes an entire world.

But capturing key moments in a world that has moved from the darkroom to the smartphone in a generation takes a special eye.

By Anders Morley Opening photo by Kendal J. Bush Other photos by Gary Samson except where noted

Photographer Gary Samson with his view camera

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rowing up on the East Side of Manchester, Gary Samson gave scant thought to the fact that his parents were immigrants. They made a point of not speaking their native French and named him after Gary Cooper, so he’d seem as American as possible. “There’s no need to tell your teachers or your friends that your grandfather was a farmer in Quebec,” his mother told him. A few years later, when he began taking an interest in Manchester’s history, a late-’60s craze for urban renewal put much of the evidence of that history in the path of a wrecking ball.

Samson never did learn French, nor could he keep old mill buildings from being torn down. But he would find other ways of bridging the gap.

It’s unfair to say that Samson’s mother deprived him of her native tongue and leave it at that, because early on she gave him another language. “My mother loved the films of the 1930s,” says Samson. “She would tell me about the actors, whether it was Katharine Hepburn or Clark Gable or Spencer Tracy, so I kind of grew up learning about American culture and life by looking at these 1930s and 1940s films. And I thought, I want to try to experiment with film.”

Images on film, at first moving film, became Samson’s second language. When he was 12, he saved for three months and bought an 8-millimeter movie camera. “It wasn’t that I just shot some film and projected it,” he explains. “I would take the film, cut it apart, and reassemble it to make a finished piece.” At 17 he got a job as an usher at the King Cinema in downtown Manchester, where he could watch movies for free. “I realized early on that photography was going to be my way of saying something about the world.”

Manchester historian Robert Perreault, who worked with Samson at the cinema, remembers him as “the only kid walking around Manchester with a Nikon 35-millimeter single-lens reflex camera.” In those days, the Millyard was still completely intact.

“When I was 16,” Samson tells me, “I became really serious about still black-and-white photography. I would go down there and spend hours walking along the edge of the canals or across a bridge or down the streets that separated the mill buildings, and I would photograph. I saw great beauty in the mills.”

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the Manchester Historic Association. “They would let me look through the photographic collection,” he remembers, “and I would pull open the drawers in the library and look at these beautiful 8-by-10-inch albumen prints that were made from glass negatives that documented the rise and fall of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company.” Another employment perk was that when historically significant buildings were slated for demolition, he got wind of the plans early. He would hurry to the sites and document the destruction with before and after shots.

After high school he studied photography at the Franklin Institute in Boston, then landed a job as a lab technician in the University of New Hampshire’s photographic services department. His job involved developing other people’s pictures, and it never occurred

Long before Manchester’s Millyard housed upscale condos and tech companies, Samson was photographing the decaying structures in an effort to document the city’s history. Above is the Jefferson Mill in 1988 and on the opposite page is one of the Amoskeag mills in 1977. Samson also photographed the city’s people and cultures, capturing scenes like the one at bottom right, taken at a Greek coffee house in 1976.

to him that he might make a living taking photographs himself, until one day he was promoted to manager of photography and university filmmaker. From there, it was only a matter of time before he discovered grant funding, and he was well on his way to his first serious film.

In 1973, he secured a $3,000 grant, found a UNH student with an interest in his subject to write a script and made his documentary debut. “A World Within a World” relied on oral history, narration and the animation of photographs from the Manchester Historic Association collection to tell the story of the lives lived inside the walls of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, once the world’s

largest textile plant, in 30 minutes. He expected it to premiere to a half-populated room of local history buffs at the MHA, but instead he had to project it seven times before the line that wound around the block, despite the February cold, was absorbed.

In another film, made shortly afterward, Samson used the device of a contemporary young woman who stumbles upon the belongings of her grandmother, a former millworker, to imagine what her life was like. Samson’s own paternal grandmother had worked in the mills, but since she never learned English, he never had a chance to ask her about her experiences.

These early films were meant not only to document the legacy of the Amoskeag Company, but also as a tribute to the thousands of lives spent in its employ. They were Samson’s way of showing his friends and neighbors that their families’ lives had value — a fact that seemed lost on many in the Manchester in which he grew up. “This was a very significant historical site,” he says, “[but] I guess people were just too close to it and couldn’t appreciate that.”

He clearly remembers showing the film to the Manchester Chamber of Commerce in 1976. When it was over, a few of the city leaders approached him. “We’ve made a disastrous mistake, tearing down all those buildings,” one of them said.

Gary Samson speaks in soft tones and chooses his words thoughtfully. “Find what you care about in the world and photograph that,” he used to tell his students at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, where he taught from 1982 until his retirement last year. One thing Samson cares deeply about, in addition to using imagery to transmit history and culture, is his art. He likes to think he will be remembered most for his portraits of people in their environments.

It was this style of portraiture that drew English and folklore professor Burt Feintuch to Samson’s work when they met at UNH in the 1980s. They have since collaborated on several illustrated ethnomusicological projects, traveling up and down the continent together. “Gary used to talk about environmental portraits,” Feintuch says, “and there was a strong overlap between this and what I would call ‘cultural context.’”

Cultural context and artistic sophistication often find equal weight in Samson’s photographs. In the early 1980s, he learned of a woman living alone on Cartier Street, on Manchester’s West Side, a few steps from Sainte-Marie Church, the heart

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“A subject’s willingness to share something about their life will shape the way I view them and that will cause me to photograph them in a particular way.” — Gary Samson of French-Canadian New Hampshire. The woman was in her 80s, had spent most of her life in Manchester and spoke no English, yet she lived a perfectly integrated life. Her name was Violette Leclerc. When Samson met her, she agreed to be photographed but said that he mustn’t show the picture to anyone. Samson agreed to her terms and made an exposure in the kitchen, using only the apartment’s available light.

The black-and-white photograph encapsulates Leclerc’s domestic world, offering a microcosmic glimpse into the self-contained social reality of West Manchester’s “Petit Canada.” Using visual language reminiscent of Velásquez or Sargent — a poised verticality, sharp lines and stark chiaroscuro — the image concretizes Samson’s ideal of photog-

Alfred Stieglitz, seen above in his self portrait from 1886, spent years photographing artist Georgia O’Keeffe — at right is one of the many photos Stieglitz took of her.

Samson was partly inspired by Stieglitz to undertake a project in which, over the course of a decade, he would take four extended portraits of four different women.

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raphy as “a collaboration between the photographer and the subject in the subject’s natural environment.” We see this in the woman’s subtle smile, which suggests playful conspiracy. She is seated on a chair with her hands folded in her lap in front of her kitchen table. The table is set with a lace cloth, a pair of silver candlesticks and a silver cake stand.

In the background are the gleaming white of fridge and stove and the metallic sheen

of stovepipe and kettle. Her carriage yields something to the viewer, but she remains firmly in control of her domain. Even so, the other chairs pushed in around the table hint that she is lonely. “As soon as she saw the photograph,” Samson recalls, “she said, ‘I love it,’” and she gave him permission to publish it.

Subject consent has always been important to Samson, who doesn’t believe in “stealing” portraits. “A subject’s willingness to share something about their life will shape the way I view them, and that will cause me to photograph them in a particular way,” he says. It’s remarkable how the Leclerc photo illustrates the advantages of this philosophy — the way her facial expression seems to say, “This is our little secret.”

But Samson’s reluctance to be confrontational in his approach does not mean he limits himself to staid portraiture. He’s always pushing outward. “I need to put myself closer to the edge of being uncomfortable,” he says.

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ly and aesthetically.” Like his favorite artist, Francis Bacon, he tends to work in phases. He thinks in terms of long-lasting projects, each an exploration of some new direction.

About 10 years ago he became fascinated with the nude female figure. The appeal was partially aesthetic — something like the formal, almost geographical, contemplation of line found in the nude photography of Edward Weston, in which you’re never quite sure whether you’re looking at a vegetable, a sand dune or the muscular ripple of a woman’s back. But he was equally motivated by a desire to do something akin to what Alfred Stieglitz did in his many years of photographing Georgia O’Keeffe. “I wanted to do four extended portraits, over the course of a decade, of four women,” Samson explains.

The portraits were to be studies of the whole person over time. One of his subjects, Maya Tihtiyas, told me, “I feel like he strives to capture the essence of me, clothed or nude.” Nudity, then, is just one dimension, a reflection of the fact that all people, depending on when you catch them, are sometimes dressed and sometimes not. But the nudes in a given series can be isolated and made to take part in a particular tradition in fine-art portraiture that reaches back millennia. It was a conversation Samson was keen to join.

As a naturally shy person, however, he Opposite page: Samson’s photo of Violette Leclerc in her second floor apartment on the West Side of Manchester Below: At right is Samson’s photo of internationally acclaimed portrait photographer Lotte Jacobi at her home in Deering, New Hampshire, in 1981, and at left is Jacobi’s “Head of a Dancer (Niura Norskaya).”

“I’d like to do something that’s really quite thorough — three or four years, a real slice of time: This is New Hampshire at this moment.”

— Gary Samson confesses that he first had to develop the ability to seek out subjects willing to pose nude.

“I think I was more shy than he was,” Tihtiyas said. “I was intimidated, because he is so professional.” Be that as it may, Samson has been working regularly with a handful of women throughout New England for several years now to build up a comprehensive body of work, and last year he finally had a chance to exhibit some of his collection at the Vermont Center for Photography in Brattleboro.

Beyond portraiture, Samson has also published collections of photographs based on journeys to New Orleans, Cape Breton and Ghana that invariably showcase his sensibility, adaptability and skill at capturing the fleeting moment. Next, he hopes to embark on what he’s calling the New Hampshire Landscape Project. “No one for a long time has really looked at the state of New Hampshire in a cohesive way,” he says. “I’d like to photograph it in my own way, using a view camera, probably in black and white, and definitely including urban-scapes. But I’d like

to do something that’s really quite thorough — three or four years, a real slice of time. This is New Hampshire at this moment.”

Samson prefers to shoot with a view camera — one of those accordion-like contraptions you see on rickety wooden tripods in old movies. Put simply, a view camera’s movable film and lens planes afford an organic means of accenting what the naked eye perceives.

When he aims his camera and releases the shutter, he sees what you and I see, but it’s Samson’s talent to make us see something more. He takes a shared impression of reality into the seclusion of the dark room, uses technique to imbue it with an aesthetic idea and emerges with a work of art.

Painter James Aponovich — a longtime friend, former colleague and occasional subject of Samson’s — characterizes photographic art as intellectual, in contrast with the physical creativity of painting. “You are given only what reality has to offer,” Aponovich says. “You can alter that in some ways, but

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you take what’s given as an image and then you work with that.” Photographers tinker with plane of focus, depth of field, parallax and light to compel viewers to see objects differently. It’s not unlike the interpretive work historians do, using hard facts to build a cohesive narrative, and perhaps it’s the archivist in Samson, as much as the photographer, that takes this habit of perspectival coaxing beyond the darkroom curtain and into the annals of photographic memory. All this is to say, Samson has role models, and he wants to make sure their lives remain sharply in focus.

When he was making films for the University of New Hampshire, a colleague told him he knew someone in the state who would make a great subject for a documentary — Lotte Jacobi. At that time, she was already a world-famous portraitist of the highest caliber. Jacobi was Jewish and had fled Germany in 1935 when she was already nearing 40.

After abandoning most of her work in Berlin, she started fresh in New York, where she remained for 20 years, photographing such luminaries as Eleanor Roosevelt, W.H. Auden and Thomas Mann. In 1955 she settled in New Hampshire and stayed for the rest of her life.

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Fittingly, Samson likely rescued fellow city photographer Ulric Bourgeois from obscurity when he came across his work in the late ’70s. Bourgeois documented life in Manchester at the turn of the 20th century.

One of his longtime subjects was Charles Lambert, the “Hermit of Mosquito Pond,” seen above. Below and on the opposite page are two of Samson’s New Orleans photos — street musicians on French Street in 2014 and Walter “Wolfman” Washington performing at the d.b.a. Club in 2013.

about 80. They talked, and he showed her some of his work. She eventually agreed to let him make a film about her life, stipulating, however, that the film must be in black and white. Samson pushed back. Wouldn’t it be striking, he hazarded, to shoot in color and then cut to her black-and-white stills at appropriate times, thus dramatizing the effect of her work? Looking back, he marvels at his boldness in contradicting one of the 20th century’s great artists. “Well, I don’t know about that,” she replied, in her undiminished German accent.

A short time later, it happened that they were both on a trip to Peru with the University of New Hampshire. Samson shot some film footage of Jacobi at work. When they got home, he showed it to her. She turned to him and said, “Thank God I did not talk you out of shooting color. The film should be in color. You know what you’re doing!” Samson says that from that moment on, she trusted him as a filmmaker. Three years later, the film was released.

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University of New Hampshire that she would leave her papers and photographs in its care if Samson were allowed to aid in the immense task of cataloguing. The university agreed.

There were 47,000 negatives to file, and for each one, a proof sheet had to be made before the negative was put in an archival envelope labeled with descriptive information. For six years, Jacobi and Samson met once or twice a week and made it through the first 15,000 negatives. Samson later archived the remaining 32,000 with Jacobi’s daughter-in-law Beatrice Trum Hunter, whom he also photographed for Yankee magazine, shortly before her death in 2015.

Jacobi was, to Samson, more than a towering art-world celebrity. She was a mentor and friend. During the 13 years of their acquaintance, he often watched her work. “She taught me how to be good to people and create an environment where they could function and be comfortable,” he says. One of her most important lessons was to always let the subject “rule the frame,” which he still regards as the correct balance in the dialogue between artist and subject.

While Jacobi would doubtless have avoided oblivion even without the help of Gary Samson, the same cannot be so readily said of his other hero. In 1977, Samson and his old friend Robert Perreault were given funding to hunt for old photographs of Manchester that were not already in the Historic Association’s collection. Perreault remembered seeing photographs of an unusually high artistic quality in books about Manchester published in the 1920s and 1930s. They often led back to a single name, Ulric Bourgeois. Finding no record of the man himself, he called a woman with the same family name who lived at an address once associated with the photographer. Charmed that he’d addressed her in French, the elderly woman, who was the photographer’s daughter, invited him to visit. When he did, she brought out a hitherto unseen trove of her father’s work. Perreault excitedly called up Samson. “Gary,” he said, “I’ve just hit a gold mine here.”

Bourgeois arrived in Manchester from southern Quebec at the turn of the 20th century, when he was in his mid-20s. His career coincided with that of Lewis Hine, the great social reform photographer known for his grim and stirring visual record of child labor, but Bourgeois offered a more nuanced view of early 20th-century Manchester, one that was graced with pastoral notes from beyond the city’s clattering factory compound. While Hine’s hallmark was light and shadow, Bourgeois specialized in an airy

One day last spring, Roger Brooks, chair of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, called Gary Samson and said he needed to talk in person. It was important. dynamism. He could wield a view camera as though it were a 35-millimeter, Samson tells me, lending an easy cinematic quality to dense and intricate scenes.

Samson and Perreault have both worked to preserve and publicize Bourgeois’ photographs, but for Samson, his story has special significance, because he discovered him just he was himself maturing as a professional photographer. The fact that he was a

Samson’s work spans much of the globe.

On the opposite page is a portrait of Sara Kumi in Ghana in 2006 and above a lone horse grazes by the roadside in the village of Karyes, Greece, in 2017.

French-Canadian, who — in Samson’s reading of his images and life story — felt somewhat alienated from the world around him, also resonated. Salvaging Bourgeois’ legacy became allied to Samson’s mission of persuading those with a stake in Manchester’s unsung Franco-American and industrial past to feel confident that their history was worth something. Bourgeois provided a succinct symbol and spoke to posterity in a language Samson could understand. He became an essential prop in his environmental self-portrait.

One day last spring, Roger Brooks, chair of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, called Gary Samson and said he needed to talk in person. It was important. They set a time, but after hanging up, Samson began worrying. Had he done something wrong?

For years, he had been deeply involved in all manner of arts initiatives in the state. “How serious is this?” he asked himself.

The two men first met in about 1990, when Samson photographed Brooks’ house in Concord for a city heritage project. They’d been on friendly terms since, but this didn’t seem like a social call. When Brooks arrived at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, Samson gave him a tour and distracted him with talk of his current projects. He told stories about the surrounding neighborhood, where defining moments in his life had been spent: his boyhood home was a few hundred feet to the east; his first job was next door at the Historic Association; and for 35 years now he’d been walking the institute’s halls. Jacobi came up at one point, and an upcoming annual trip to Greece with NHIA students, but when Samson got onto the opioid crisis, Brooks knew he had to say something.

“I’m going to stop you now, Gary,” he said, after listening for 40 minutes, “because I didn’t come here to talk about bad things.

I’ve come with good news.” He explained that he’d been sent by the Arts Council and Gov. Sununu, who had recently decided that, after half a century of making photographs and films, teaching photography and championing his fellow artists, it was high time Samson was honored for his contribution to the artistic life of the Granite State. “You’ve been named Artist Laureate,” Brooks announced.

“He was flabbergasted,” says Brooks, with a delighted chuckle. Samson says he was so surprised he nearly fell over. “You’ve made my day,” he said. “You’ve made my week,” he then added, as the news sank deeper. “You’ve made my life!” he said finally. NH nhmagazine.com | September 2018

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Panebianco: “Most estate planning attorneys will ask the client to come to the meeting with certain information, such as the names, addresses and ages of the client, spouse and children, an inventory of assets (individually owned, jointly owned, values), and an idea of what they would like to have happen to their assets upon death. At the meeting, the attorney will have a conversation with the client to develop a custom estate plan based on all of this information and other information learned at the meeting. Depending on the detail of the inventory of assets provided to the attorney, the attorney may ask questions about the assets, such as how they are titled and if there are beneficiary designations. The attorney will also likely ask questions about the client and their family, such as whether anyone has been divorced, if they have children from a prior relationship, have any serious health issues, and whether any desired beneficiary has any special needs, such as a disability, substance abuse problem or is receiving public assistance. Depending on the answers to these questions, additional questions may be necessary.”

Brown: “Meeting with an estate planning attorney can be a stressful event, and sometimes the perceived preparation for that meeting dissuades folks from making the appointment. It’s almost always better to meet with an estate planning attorney unprepared than not at all. It is helpful if clients bring the following to their first estate planning meeting:

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Financial Information — a general idea of the amount your bank accounts, investment accounts (annuities, mutual funds), retirement accounts, stocks, bonds, etc. and how those accounts are titled. The attorney is more interested in the titling (sole, joint, tenants-in-common) than the exact amount of each of those accounts.

Life Insurance — including the type of policy, ownership and the death benefit.

Real Property Information — property address, ownership interest (sole, joint, tenants-in-common), approximate market value and amount of the mortgage.

A list of “Interesting” tangible personal property — this includes items such as antiques, guns, collectibles, collector vehicles, expensive jewelry or art.

Business Information — if you own a business or an interest in a closely held business, information regarding the entity, value and operating agreement or partnership agreement.”

Q: What happens if I die without a will?

Lorsbach: “What happens to your assets after you die depends on what type of assets they are, how they are titled, and whether they have valid beneficiary designations. Some assets are contract based assets and pass after death according to the terms of the contract. Other assets may be jointly owned and pass automatically to the surviving owner after death. Still other assets may have beneficiaries listed and pass to those beneficiaries after the death of the owner. If a person dies without a will and has individually owned assets with no beneficiary designations or contracts that govern their distribution after death, the assets will pass to one or more persons listed in New Hampshire statute. If you want to control the distribution of such assets at death, you must have a validly executed will.”

Panebianco: “If you die without a will, then all of your assets that need to go through probate (generally, assets that were not jointly owned with someone else or otherwise had a beneficiary designation, like an IRA or life insurance policy) will be given to people determined by state law. In New Hampshire, if you die without a will and are survived by a spouse and children, your spouse may not get everything — your children may also get a share. Another possibility is that if you are

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survived by a spouse and a parent and had no children, then it is possible that your parent(s) may receive some of your assets. Without a will or other estate planning in place, there is no guarantee that your spouse will receive all of your assets upon your death or that they will otherwise go to the people you want. Also, without a will, you cannot name your executor or guardians for your children, which will be named by the court, and may not be the people you would choose.”

plan can, the provisions of a will do not take effect until you die and the provisions of a will are public and accessible to anyone. A revocable trust is typically more expensive than a will, but effective revocable trust provides value far beyond the cost to set up and maintain it. Some of the benefits a trust can provide are: Asset management privileges to your co-trustee or successor trustee in the case that you become disabled or experience a catastrophic illness. This

“Online estate planning seems like an enticing bargain at the outset, but often it is penny wise and pound foolish. Online legal form databases cannot modify and tailor your estate plan to address your family’s unique issues and concerns.”

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Dillon: “The law of intestacy governs distribution of property owned by a person who dies without a will, or dies with a will that doesn’t dispose of all her property. Upon someone’s death, the law provides for mandatory distribution of property that has not otherwise been transferred. For example, New Hampshire intestacy law provides that if a person dies without a will and was married with children at the time of her death, then the spouse and the children share the intestate assets.

If the decedent was married and had no children, then the surviving spouse and the decedent’s parents share the intestate assets. If the decedent was married, but had no children or surviving parents, the intestate assets all pass to the surviving spouse.

On the other hand, if a decedent dies unmarried with surviving children, then the children will share the intestate assets, with a predeceased child’s children taking the share he or she would have taken had he or she been alive at the time of the parent’s death. A will can change these results.”

Q: What is the difference between a living trust and a will?

Brown: “A will is a document that directs the disposition of your estate at your death and allows you to choose who gets your assets and who will be in charge of distributing your assets after you die. While a will-based plan can accomplish many of the same post-death goals that a trust-based

can also help avoid court for the appointment of a guardian.

Allow you to protect your beneficiary’s inheritance from creditors.

Preserve assets for minor children or beneficiaries with special needs.

Avoid the publicity associated with probate. If assets are inherited through the probate process, your beneficiaries and the assets will be public information. This creates an opportunity for predators to take advantage of your loved ones.

Avoid paying probate, executor and attorney fees, possibly in multiple states.

Accordingly, we recommend Revocable Trusts as the foundation for most estate plans.”

Q: If I have a living trust, do I still need a will?

Lorsbach: “Even if you have a living (also referred to as a revocable) trust you should still have a will. The will generally names the living trust as the beneficiary of the estate. This is very important, so that assets that are not transferred to the living trust during your lifetime still pass to the living trust after death. If you have no will to pass such assets to the trust after your death, you essentially have no estate plan to govern the passage of those assets and are leaving it up to state law to decide how those assets pass after your death. Even if you think you have transferred all of your assets to the living trust before your death, there is always the possibility that assets might be received after your death (such as an inheritance or the proceeds

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Fields Brassard: “A trust only governs the assets it holds, and assets are either transferred by the donor of the trust usually during his or her lifetime, or at death, by a will. Even if you have established a living trust and funded it during your lifetime, a will ensures that any remaining assets which might not have been transferred during lifetime and are still in the decedent’s individual name will be transferred to the trust at death. Thus, a will provides an important ‘catchall’ or backstop ensuring that any property not transferred to the living trust during the donor’s lifetime will be transferred after death through the probate process. “ Q: Is probate something that should be avoided?

Brown: “Probate is the formal public legal process by which a deceased person’s assets are transferred to the persons that are named in the will (the heirs). During this process, lots of paperwork and forms are required to be filed with the probate court, and you must give notice to beneficiaries, family members and creditors. The executor is required to complete an inventory of all of the decedent’s probate assets and file an accounting with the court to show all financial transactions of the estate while the executor was in control of the decedent’s assets. This can be a labor-intensive process for the person named as executor (the person appointed by the court to make sure that the terms of the will are carried out). This probate process typically takes between 12-18 months to complete but can be drawn out for years if there is family strife or a large estate.”

Morneau: “We often talk about avoiding Probate because of three main reasons: money, time and privacy. In some instances, having to avail yourself of the probate courts can be a significant out-of-pocket expense that may or may not be reimbursed. Dealing with the court is also a timeconsuming affair. It can sometimes be a full-time job to meet the deadlines and requirements set out by the court. In other instances, having to use the courts can cause major delays. Lastly, most paperwork filed with the court becomes a public record. As such, avoiding the court/probate can help keep clients’ privacy intact.”

Fields Brassard: “Probate should be avoided if possible because probate is a formal, public and sometimes lengthy and expensive process. It is usually more convenient, less expensive and

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Q: What types of non-probate require special attention, and why?

Dillon: “Life insurance and retirement plan assets such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401ks have beneficiary designation forms upon which the account owner designates a beneficiary who will take the policy or account upon the owner’s death. The beneficiary designation

act on your behalf rather than choosing one family member over another. In that case, you might end up with a complete stranger making medical decisions for you. Signing a health care advance directive also allows you to grant someone else the right to refuse or discontinue medical treatment if you are dying or permanently unconscious.”

Q: What are some of the pitfalls of ‘doit-yourself’ estate planning?

Brown: “In the age of Google, Nolo and Findlaw, many individuals try to draft their own estate plans rather than using a local attorney. Online estate planning seems like an enticing bargain at the outset, but often it is penny wise and pound foolish.

“Without a will or other estate planning in place, there is no guarantee that your spouse will receive all of your assets upon your death or that they will otherwise go to the people you want. Also, without a will, you cannot name your executor or guardians for your children.”

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Q: Why is it important to have health care advance directives?

Lorsbach: “If you do not have a health care advance directive (also referred to as a durable power of attorney for health care or health care proxy) and you become unable to make health care decisions for yourself, you will have no one in place to make health care decisions on your behalf. Although New Hampshire law permits health care providers to select a surrogate decision maker, such decision makers can only make decisions for a 90-day period and are limited in the types of decisions that can be made on your behalf. After 90 days has passed, or if no surrogate is appointed, guardianship will need to be initiated in the probate court. That process can be time consuming and costly, and there might be a fight between various family members as to who will be appointed. Furthermore, the person you might have preferred may not be the person that the judge chooses to act on your behalf. In fact, where there is a dispute over who will serve as guardian, a judge could choose a professional guardian to 70

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Online legal form databases cannot modify and tailor your estate plan to address your family’s unique issues and concerns. If you do not truly understand the decisions going into the legal instrument, you may later be unable to avoid significant pitfalls and errors. Likewise, many individuals don’t understand the boilerplate legalese of the online forms and end up executing estate planning documents that do not distribute assets in the way that they intended.

Or, sometimes folks draft their wills, but fail to have them adequately executed — rendering them unenforceable or costly to probate. Unfortunately, mistakes in estate planning documents are not generally realized until after incapacity strikes or after the death of the individual drafting the documents — when it is too late to fix the mistakes.”

Lorsbach: “People who prepare online estate planning documents often do not understand the legal terms used in the documents. For example, I probated one online will that distributed the deceased individual’s ‘tangible personal property’ but did not state where the rest of the individual’s property should go. Because the will did not discuss how intangible personal property (things like bank accounts, life insurance policies, stocks and bonds) or real property (real estate) would be distributed, the will only governed how the individual’s household contents were distributed after his death. I have also seen spouses accidently

disinherit one another, as they assumed the property would pass automatically to the survivor of them and did not think they needed to list one another as beneficiaries. In addition, even though online sites claim to have state specific documents, I often find that documents that are supposedly New Hampshire documents do not actually comply with New Hampshire law.”

Panebianco: “Every attorney who has been practicing estate planning long enough can tell you stories of clients that have come to them to fix problems that have occurred because a parent or other relative used a form will they got in a book or over the internet, or they did it themselves, instead of going to an attorney. There are too many ways things can go wrong. Without a thorough knowledge of the law, you may disregard relevant information or draft the document incorrectly — even the signing of the will and other documents need to be done pursuant to very specific instructions under the law. Do-it-yourself estate planning truly is a case of ‘you get what you pay for.’”

Fields Brassard: “Estate planning requires knowledge of state and federal tax laws as well as local trust and probate laws. If certain formalities and processes are not followed, the will or trust you write yourself may not be valid, and your self-made estate plan might not do what you had hoped. Much like seeing a doctor for ailments rather than self-treating, it is much better to seek professional advice and services when you need an estate plan drawn up.”

Q: What is durable power of attorney?

Dillon: “The Durable General Power of Attorney (for financial matters) is the document in which you designate someone (called an attorney-in-fact or agent) to make financial and other non-health care decisions for you if you become incapable of making such decisions. In the event you become incapacitated and have not executed a durable general power of attorney, then a probate court judge will determine who is best suited to make financial decisions for you.”

Q: How often should I revisit my estate plan, and why?

Morneau: “We recommend every 5-10 years. Mainly that is an amount of time during which people often experience significant changes that would require an update to an estate plan. Certainly, if you experience any significant life change, you should have your estate plan reviewed sooner than the 5-10 years to ensure that it still meets your needs.”

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Q: What life changes would cause me to revisit my will or estate plans?

Panebianco: “Although there are specific or personal reasons why one should revisit their estate plan, I tend to boil it down to the following general reasons: birth or death in the family, marriage or divorce in the family, substantial change in your assets, change in the law, change in circumstances of the named executor, other fiduciary, intended beneficiaries or your own, and if none of these have occurred, every 3-5 years.”

Brown: “I recommend that clients review their estate plans at least every 5 years to make sure that beneficiary designations and appointments of successor trustees or executors are up to date and consistent with the client’s current wishes. I also recommend that clients review their estate plans if there has been a significant change in wealth, a divorce, the birth of children or grandchildren or a change in relationship with a beneficiary, trustee or executor.”

Q: How do I get started?

Dillon: “The fundamental issues in estate planning do not vary greatly from one person to another. Clients are generally interested in what is going to happen to their assets when they die, the impact of transfer taxes (called, ‘death taxes’) on their estate plan, and whether steps should be taken to minimize the involvement of the probate court after their death (called, ‘avoiding probate’).

“I have clients complete a questionnaire before the first meeting. This is a detailed questionnaire asking about family, assets, income and other issues pertinent to the estate plan. The information provided better enables me to provide options to the client. After the first meeting, I prepare draft documents with an explanatory letter. After the client reviews the documents and they are finalized, there will be a second meeting in which I answer questions and review the documents with the client, after which the client will sign them. The entire process is generally completed in three to six weeks. In emergency situations, the process can be completed in 24 hours.”

Lorsbach: “The best way to get started is to call or email a reputable lawyer who specializes in estate planning and set up an appointment to meet.

Attorneys specialize in various areas of the law, just like doctors specialize in treating certain areas of the human body. To prepare a proper estate plan, a lawyer must be able to write clearly, must understand how estate and trust administration works, and must have at least a basic understanding of tax law and of elder law.”

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n this modern era, we can renew our driver’s license, order back-to-school supplies, and buy a week’s worth of groceries from the comfort of our couch.

Sometimes we can even skip the trek to the doctor’s office and instead just open a new window on our laptop, and sit back for a virtual visit with a medical provider.

What would Marcus Welby think? He just might approve. Though in-person healthcare offers many benefits, including the documented power of physician empathy and the human touch, the reality is that not all of us can easily get to the medical help we need. Telehealth removes the geographic barriers that separate providers from patients, leading to improved medical access, reduced healthcare costs, and a better chance for patients to convalesce at home

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rather than in a medical facility.

Generally speaking, telehealth or telemedicine (the two terms are often used interchangeably) refers to the use of technology to deliver healthcare, and includes everything from video conferencing and remote patient monitoring to keeping and sharing electronic medical records.

Telehealth has been around for decades, but continues to evolve with technology. Concord Hospital, for example, now equips one of its cardiac specialists with Bluetooth-enabled stethoscopes that enable him to stay in Concord while listening to the hearts of patients who reside miles away in Laconia, says Michael McLeod, DO, associate chief medical officer and a board-certified family medicine and clinical informatics physician at Concord Hospital.

The specialist “is a limited resource in the state,” McLeod says. “All the time that he would spend driving to Laconia is time that patients don’t have access to him. So we’ve set it up for him to do visits virtually.”

Telehealth in New Hampshire also links local VNA nurses with patients, says Rachel Chaddock, MSHSA, BSN, RN, vice president of Home and Community Services at the Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire, a subsidiary of Elliot Health System. The VNA provides patients with the equipment they need to transmit blood pressure readings and other health data over the internet so that providers can monitor the patients’ condition and, when needed, suggest adjustments to medication or other aspects of care. Multidisciplinary team members such as physical or occupational therapists are dispatched to the homes of patients who struggle to take or send readings, Chaddock says, and in-person visits from clinicians and other team members still occur whenever needed.

Telehealth enables more efficient use of everyone’s time and resources, and it can enhance patient engagement and compliance, and sometimes help avoid unnecessary hospitalization — all while still resulting in good or even improved medical outcomes compared to patients who do not receive telehealth services, Chaddock says. It is a particularly welcome innovation, she adds, in light of the nursing shortage that currently exists across the Granite State.

There are concerns surrounding telehealth, such as potential security problems and the loss of in-person interaction. But at least in some cases, the advantages seem to outweigh the drawbacks. Compared to nurses who must travel to patients’ homes, Chaddock says, telehealth nurses can interact with more patients per day, and have more time to spend on each patient. “You’d think that nurses going in and out of the home would establish a stronger relationship [with patients],” Chaddock says, “but I

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think that a telehealth nurse ends up having perhaps even a stronger relationship than [health professionals] entering the home” because patients typically hear from telehealth nurses more frequently than they do other providers.

In addition, family members who care for ill or injured loved ones at home appreciate the support they get through telehealth, Chaddock says, with frequent checkins and follow-up assuring caregivers that someone has their back. “That’s a huge advantage for the caregivers,” she says, “who are very often overwhelmed and afraid [that they’ll make a mistake].”

Continued implementation of telehealth faces a variety of hurdles, including ever-evolving legislative restrictions and insurance reimbursement limitations, McLeod says.

Limited internet access also prevents telehealth from gaining a foothold in some communities, plus not all forms and specialty areas of medicine are amenable to virtual visits.

There is no question, however, that telehealth has the potential to improve people’s access to care, and by extension, people’s health — not just across New Hampshire or the United States, but worldwide as it opens virtual doors that separate medical expertise from underserved populations.

And those who relish face-to-face time with healthcare professionals needn’t worry. While telehealth is likely, McLeod says, “to exponentially expand as technology advances,” moving forward, it is expected to remain a supplement to — not a replacement for — in-person visits. NH

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Through TeleStroke, Mass General neurosurgeons can remotely examine patients in New Hampshire hospitals by using “stroke robots.”

The robots can be wheeled directly to patients in the hospital, and are equipped with a camera and video screen that enable specialists to see and communicate with patients while directing the exam, says Michael McLeod, DO, associate chief medical officer and a board-certified family medicine and clinical informatics physician at Concord Hospital.

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The basics of staying motivated and fit this fall

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trainer, nutrition coach and owner of The OMNI FIT, and asked her for a few manageable tips on how to enjoy a fit and healthy lifestyle, not just a healthy summer. Her first suggestion – ask yourself what made you want to start your fitness journey.

Increasing Motivation If you’re hitting a plateau in your progress, or are finding it progressively more difficult to go to the gym, take a step back and ask yourself why you started in the first place.

Revisit your initial goals or take a moment to create new ones. “You aren’t the same as

someone else. Make sure that your fitness journey is just that, yours,” says Duncan. “At the end of the day, fitness is more than getting that perfect six-pack and looking good, it is about the quality of your life. If you want to have long-term success, you have to transform more than your body; you have to develop a healthy lifestyle that is successful, realistic and sustainable,” she adds.

Once you define your goals, keep yourself motivated to work out by constantly switching up your routine. Whether that entails trying a hot yoga class with a friend, taking long walks with a coworker every Friday or making yourself a new workout playlist, committing yourself to trying something new helps you achieve your goals.

“We are only human, and we need variety and change to stay motivated,” says Duncan.

“Design your routine around a variety of fun exercise methods, and make sure that you

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Donut Give Up!

and Stay Motivated With These Extra Fitness Tips Utilizing Apps: - Couch to 5K - Beachbody On Demand - Nike Training Club - 7 Minute Workout Challenge Meal prepping is a great way to curb cravings.

look forward to what you are doing. Playing sports with family and friends or trying a spin class might even make you forget that you are working out.”

You can also work to your strengths.

Instead of using your busy life as an excuse to not exercise, go for a walk during your son’s soccer practice. If you are most productive at night, prioritize a workout then.

If you know that you have a half-hour break before you go grocery shopping, do a quick Beachbody On Demand workout in your living room. Any movement is better than no movement. “If you have a mindset of gratitude, give yourself grace, and think of fitness as an adaptive lifestyle, you will start hitting goals that you didn’t even set for yourself,” says Duncan. Another tip? Find an accountability partner and build a community around you that holds you to your goals.

the simple things,” says Duncan. “Taking the time to develop daily habits, like journaling for 10 minutes in the morning before you start your day or pausing the noise for a minute while you meditate in complete silence will help your mind and body stay connected to each other.”

If you’re overly critical of yourself, then it will be harder to reach your fitness goals.

Instead of going to the gym for an hour, go on a hike. Develop healthy daily practices, and don’t worry if you find that it is hard to relax during a new meditation — everything takes time. Relaxation and finding ways to manage stress is just as much of a learned skill as lifting weights or yoga.

Stress can also be a result of a lack of control and time management. Make “to do” lists for tasks such as meal planning, but also accept that you might not be able to do everything some days — and that’s OK.

Managing Stress

Controlling Cravings

When it comes to managing stress levels, mental exercise is just as important as physical exercise. Slowing down throughout your day and taking a couple of minutes to breathe will pay off in the short- and longterm. “We live in a society where we resist

Journaling and keeping track of your goals is a great way to manage stress.

Duncan’s biggest tip when it comes to controlling your cravings? Make a plan.

Planning out meals at the beginning of the week and making sure you have protein with every meal will help suppress the urge to overindulge. By having defined mealtimes and eating more frequently throughout the day, you will be able to catch yourself before you start craving a slice of birthday cake that a coworker left in the break room. “At The OMNI FIT, we always suggest sticking to the three-bite rule,” says Duncan. “Whether you’re at home with your kids or at a holiday party, take three bites of whatever you want before you decide if you want to eat the whole thing or toss it.” As long as you are mindful, you won’t have to restrict what you eat and you

Helpful Resources:

- “The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential With the Mind-Body Connection” by Kenneth Baum and Richard Trubo - “Switch: How To Change Things When Change Is Hard” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath - “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth - “Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action” by Simon Sinek - “Brain Powered Weight Loss”

by Eliza Kingsford - “The Flexible Fat Loss Solution”

by John Gorman

can instead focus on what fuels it. Commit to your goals, and if you want that cider donut while apple-picking, go for it. Get out of the dangerous “diet mindset” and have that be your treat for the week.

While it may seem daunting at the time, it is possible to keep up your fitness momentum well after your summer tan lines start to fade. Define your personal goals, work to your own strengths, build a community around you, develop healthy daily practices and be intentional in everything that you do. Before you know it, you will be on your way to a healthy life, and not just a seasonal healthy summer. NH For more information about how to transform your body and life with The OMNI FIT, visit theomnifit. com to see their list of programs, resources, coaching memberships and mentorships. nhmagazine.com | September 2018

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Trendy Toast

Beetroot and Labneh Toast With

Pickled Onions and Pepita Za‘atar George Bezanson, co-owner and chef of Earth’s Harvest Kitchen & Juicery in Dover, has been exploring trendy toast variations for Sunday brunch, including avocado and tapenade versions. Here he offers a recipe using tangy labneh (yogurt cheese) and roasted beets.

The café has a healthy focus and uses local foods.

Bezanson feels it’s important to help people make the right choices in their diets. It’s not easy to always eat the right things, but as a chef, he can help create an awareness of how tasty healthy food can be.

Previously, Chef Bezanson helped start Bridge Café and Mint Bistro in Manchester and Pressed Café in Nashua.

The breakfast/lunch café occasionally offers ticketed dinners, including a ramen pop-up night and veggie BBQ event.

Earth’s Harvest Kitchen & Juicery 835B Central Ave., Dover (603) 516-7600 earths-harvest.com Open weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

is exposed. Place undisturbed in 4 to 6 servings, with leftover labneh refrigerator for 48 hours to drain.

Chef’s Note: For this recipe, we used toasted sourdough bread from Earth’s Harvest Kitchen. Feel free to use any quality sourdough or your bread of choice.

Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and place in covered container.

Refrigerate until needed.

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

8-10 thyme sprigs

½ teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Prepare a deep baking dish with a 2-inch-deep bed of kosher salt and set aside. Wash, trim and pat Pickled Red Onions dry beets. In a bowl, toss beets 2 medium red onions and olive oil until evenly coated.

Labneh (or substitute with a 3 cups white vinegar Arrange beets on prepared bed of whipped goat cheese, mixed with salt, burying them halfway deep. lemon zest and a pinch of salt) 2 tablespoons kosher salt Arrange thyme loosely around beets 1 quart (32 oz.) plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup granulated sugar and cover dish with foil. Roast for 2 percent or full-fat 1 hour or until tender but slightly Slice onions into 1/8- to 1/4-inch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice strips with a sharp knife or mandolin. firm to the touch. Allow beets to rest, covered, for 30 minutes. Peel Set aside. In a medium saucepan, ½ teaspoon kosher salt skin off warm beets and slice into bring vinegar, salt and sugar to 2 pieces of cheesecloth or clean ¼-inch rounds. Set aside. a simmer, mixing frequently until lint-free kitchen towel salt and sugar are dissolved. Place Pepita Za’atar Spice Mix (or use Place all ingredients in a bowl. Gently sliced onions into vinegar mixture Stock + Spice Za’atar ) and simmer, stirring continuously, mix until incorporated — do not Optional: ½ tablespoon toasted for 1-2 minutes, then remove from over-mix. Line a fine-mesh basket strainer with double layer of cheese- heat. Cover and refrigerate onions in ground sumac liquid for at least three hours. Can be cloth or dish towel, leaving enough 1 tablespoon ground cumin stored in refrigerator for up to three cloth to fold over top. Hook strainer 1 tablespoon ground coriander weeks. over large bowl, allowing enough clearance for excess whey to drain 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Salt-roasted beets: away. Scoop yogurt mixture into 2 tablespoons chopped 4 medium red or gold beets cheesecloth-lined basket, fold extra fresh thyme cheese cloth over top of yogurt. Pat Kosher salt (enough to fill a small baking dish 2 inches deep) 1 tablespoon dried oregano down gently to make sure no yogurt

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1 teaspoon crushed dried chilies Optional: ¼ cup roughly chopped pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) Toast the spices and sesame seeds (or za’atar spice mix) in a dry Teflon pan for about a minute, shaking the pan frequently. Set aside to cool, then add the remaining ingredients.

Set aside.

Finishing Touches: Good extra virgin olive oil Good local honey Kosher salt Fresh cracked black pepper Micro greens, sprouts or fresh parsley Assembly: Spread labneh (or whipped goat cheese) on toasted sourdough, arrange beet slices and pickled onions over top. Drizzle honey and olive oil over beet toast. Finish with za’atar spice, salt, pepper and greens of choice.

photo courtesy of george bezanson

By Chef George Bezanson

2019

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Entry materials are due November 2, 2018 and will be judged by an independent jury of design professionals from out of state.

The awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2019 (snow date: Tuesday, January 29, 2019) at the Manchester Country Club. Mark your calendar now— we look forward to seeing you there!

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include themed story-swapping sessions, family programs and special performances from notable storytellers, including the festival’s headliner, Sheila Arnold Jones. $10-$25. Plymouth State University, 17 High St., Plymouth. nhstorytelling.org

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Capital Arts Fest The League of NH Craftsmen invites you to this juried craft fair on Main Street in the Arts District of Concord. The event features juried members of the League and invited artisans from around New England, craft demonstrations, local music and delicious food. There will also be an exhibition gallery called “Head to Toe,” which showcases wearable art. Free. Fri 5-8 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Main St., Concord. (603) 224-3375; nhcrafts.org 9th Annual Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival Join dozens of folk and sea music performers as they bring maritime folk music and song to downtown Portsmouth. This event showcases music from the United States, the British Isles and Canada at venues in the Market Square area. Performers include The Johnson Girls, Anayis Wright, Craig Edwards, David Jones and many more. Free.

Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun 1 to 5:30 p.m., Market Square, Portsmouth. pmffest.org

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9/21 – 9/23 9/21-9/23 NH Highland Games & Festival Heading north for this beloved fest, you could almost convince yourself that the mountains on the horizon are the rolling hills of the Scottish Highlands — and once you hear the bagpipes and spot the sea of tartan, you’ll really start believing it. Heavy athletics, dancing, music and arts are all on the docket this year, as are other fun festival activities. Prices vary. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Loon Mountain Ski Resort, 60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln. (603) 229-1975; nhscot.org

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Railfans’ Weekend The Conway Scenic Railroad will offer extra journeys and special routes throughout this fest, including a “through the Notch and beyond” trek to Whitefield Diamond offered only on Sunday. Other festivities include a nighttime locomotive photo shoot, special demos and sophisticated dining car offerings.

Prices and times vary. Conway Scenic Railroad, 38 Norcross Cir., North Conway. (603) 356-5251; conwayscenic.com

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Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Close out your summer with the granddaddy of all Granite State food events. You likely know the drill when it comes to this annual ode to oceanside eats, but if you need a reminder, here’s the gist: 60 Seacoast restaurants offer up lobster, fried clams and other surf-and-turf favorites, plus you can watch skydiving demos, fireworks, a lobster roll-eating contest and enjoy three full days of season-ending boardwalk adventures. Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach. (603) 926-8718; hamptonbeachseafoodfestival.com

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9/8

Auburn Day & 26th Annual Duck Race Forget hot rods, thoroughbreds and track stars. The best racers to watch in action are rubber ducks.

The fan-favorite — which sends the quackers careening over Griffin Falls — celebrates 26 years of running this year, and the attendant festival promises family fun, including an apple pie-eating contest, vendor and food booths, a “Pretty Chicken” competition and 5K Duckling Dash.

Free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Auburn Village, Hooksett Road, Auburn. auburnday.com

9/8

Art Jam Riverside As their slogan says, “This ain’t your grandmother’s art in the park.” This arts festival focuses on out-of-the-box art, including graffiti murals that will be created live during the fest, plus a sidewalk chalk art fest put on by the New Hampshire Institute of Art. The day also features live music and food trucks. Proceeds benefit local groups helping to combat the state’s opioid crisis. $10. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Arms Park, Manchester. artjamriverside.com

9/13-9/16

White Mountain Storytelling Festival Spin a yarn and hear a tale at this celebration of storytelling arts. Festivities spread across the weekend

20th Annual Autumn Craft Festival on the Lake The scenic Mill Falls Marketplace will come alive with color, flavor and music for this annual festival. Juried artisans from all over New England will be displaying their American-made works, and you will be able to samples a variety of culinary creations. Free. Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mill Falls Marketplace, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith. (603) 3322616; castleberryfairs.com

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Yoga With a View All summer long, Mount Sunapee Resort has held what might be the state’s most scenic yoga classes at the top of their namesake mountain. Hit the peak by lift or on foot and get ready to om. $15. 9:30 a.m., Mount Sunapee, 1398 Route 103, Newbury. (603) 7633500; mountsunapee.com

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Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions Proceeds from this event will help support UpReach, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to inspiring hope, fostering independence and improving the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of individuals with and without disabilities by partnering with horses. $20-$25.

6 to 8 p.m., UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, 153 Paige Hill Rd., Goffstown. (603) 4972343; upreachtec.org

9/1

Cruising Downtown The Queen City’s main drag is transformed into a showcase for antique, custom, classic and hot rod cars of all stripes. The traffic-stopping show boasted 850 cars in years past, so come ready to scope out a whole street worth of the hottest things on four wheels.

Free. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Manchester. cruisingdowntown.com

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River Valley Artisans Art & Wine Tour This annual event allows you to enjoy delicious wine and stroll among displays of various paintings by local artists. Poocham Hill and Summit Winery have

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joined the River Valley Artisans for this weekend of art, fun, wine and food. There will be oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, photography, jewelry, fiber art and woodware among other handmade items. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Summit Winery, Route 12, Westmoreland. rivervalleyartisans.com

9/8

Wings of Hope Butterfly Release This unique, memorable experience provides a special occasion for families, friends, staff and the community to come together to honor lost loved ones. It brings people together, whether part of the grieving process or a time to share happy memories with others who have endured similar feelings of loss. The program includes special readings, music and a powerful butterfly release. Free. 1 to 3 p.m., Colburn Park, 51 N. Park St., Lebanon. (888) 300-8853; vnhcare.org/wingsofhope

9/14-9/16

Telluride by the Sea Nine films fresh from the famous festival are coming to the Seacoast for a weekend of cinema. This intimate experience treats audiences to an exclusive peek into the Telluride experience — packing the weekend with cinema, private parties, music, food and conversation. $100-$215. Times vary, The Historic Theater, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth. (603) 4362400; themusichall.org

9/15

BioBlitz! This scavenger hunt is the scavenger hunt to end all scavenger hunts. The event is a daylong species scavenger hunt in Odiorne Point State Park, where families explore alongside scientists and field experts to find and record data on as many species as possible. It is a great way for children to get excited about science and is a rare opportunity to meet many passionate biologists working together. $10-$30. 6 a.m. to 5

p.m., Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye. (603) 436-8043; seacoastsciencecenter.org

9/16

9th Annual Gosport Regatta All are invited to this open sailing race from Portsmouth Harbor to Gosport Harbor at the Isles of Shoals. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the sailing competition from the deck of M/V Thomas Laighton. There will also be festivities after the race for the whole family, including an award ceremony, barbecue, music, kite festival and games and activities for children. $30-$265. 9:45 a.m. to 8 p.m., Star Island, Isles of Shoals, Rye. (603) 430-6272; starisland.org/regatta

9/27

Taste for Freedom Destiny Rescue invites you to join in its mission to end child sex trafficking.

Guests will enjoy food, live music, live and silent auctions, and a chance to become part of the freedom story of hundreds of children around the world. 6-9 p.m. LaBelle Winery, 345 Route 101, Amherst. destinyrescue.org

9/28

Predictive Fiction Join speaker Jim Isaak as he discusses “predictive fiction." Isaak will use stories that are built on our current understanding of science and technology, and project a distance into the future to explore how these may affect society.

Price is by donation. 7 to 8 p.m., New Hampshire Telephone Museum, One Depot St., Warner. (603) 456-2234; nhtelephonemuseum.org

Sports & Recreation 9/1-9/22

Yoga With Goats The first yoga-with-goats class in New England, which was seen on “NBC

Nightly News” with Lester Holt, is back for a fun summer schedule. This class is accessible to all levels, while still challenging the body and mind. $26. Times vary, Jenness Farm, 77 Garland Rd., Nottingham. jennessfarm.com

9/3

Fun Run at Story Land Your little ones can meet their favorite characters and break a no-pressure sweat at this race around the North Country’s favorite theme park. Don’t forget to bring some books along — a book swap kicks off the morning. $10. 8:15 a.m., Story Land, 850 NH-16, Glen. believeinbooks.org

9/8

Om-a-can-can-oe Pedal Run Paddle Triathlon The title of this event might be intimidating, but we can assure you that the event itself is anything but. This triathlon is designed to be a fun for the whole family. There will be food, competition and fun as you run, pedal and paddle your way through a beautiful and challenging course that displays the best of Raymond. 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Lamprey River Elementary School, 33 Old Manchester Rd., Raymond. (603) 895-7030; raymondnh.gov

9/8

Fox Point Sunset Road Race Runners who love to race but hate the break-of-dawn start times, this one’s for you. A 5-mile course winding through Newington Village and around Great Bay, this Seacoast Road Race Series event is designed to align with the sunset — no 6 a.m. registration table in sight. Stick around after you’ve crossed the finish line, where a free post-race BBQ will be waiting to replenish those calories you just burned off. $25-$30. 5 to 7 p.m., Newington Old Town Hall, 338 Nimble Hill Rd., Newington. (603) 834-3177; foxpoint5miller.org

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route that encircles Newfound Lake and passes through the Sculptured Rocks Natural Area at the peak of foliage season, we’re inclined to believe them. Celebrate the 26th anniversary of this small-but-popular race by opting into the full marathon, half marathon or 10K. Little ones get in on the action too: A 1-mile fun run is designed to be the final leg in a self-designed “kids marathon” encouraging 26.2 miles of walking or other exercise leading up to marathon day. $30-$80. 9 a.m., Newfound Memorial Middle School, 155 N Main St., Bristol. (603) 744-2713; nhmarathon.com

9/29

2nd Annual Wicked FIT Run Families in Transition hosts its 2nd annual FIT run. By creating a team, running or walking in the race, you will be supporting this great organization in their efforts to provide a home and hope for homeless families in the Governor Wentworth Regional School district.

Don’t forget to hang around after you finish the race for the Wolfeboro Fall Festival. $15-$25. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Abenaki Ski Area, 390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro. (603) 641-9441; fitnh.org

9/30

9/8 Vintage & Vine Whether you’ve skated on their wintertime rink or sent a kid off on a class field trip, you’ve probably benefited from Strawbery Banke over the years, so here’s your chance to return the favor. This foodie fundraiser features eats from nearly 30 local restaurants and bevvies from more than a dozen wineries and distributors from near and far. $65. 5 to 7:30 p.m., Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth.

(603) 433-1100; strawberybanke.org

9/13-9/16

Outessa White Mountains Explore the beauty of the White Mountains by bike, kayak, climbing rope or sun salutation with REI Outessa, a women-only outdoor retreat. Chef-prepared meals and happy hours are included in this largely self-styled weekend, featuring more than 200 activities to suit all preferences and skill levels. There’s plenty of sporty fun to be had, but the point is relaxing, so grab a hammock and start communing with your fellow females. $899. Waterville Valley Resort, 33 Village Rd., Waterville Valley. outessa.com

9/14-9/15

Reach the Beach If spectating is your sport of choice, then you’re in luck. This 203-mile relay takes teams of six or 12 runners from Bretton Woods all the way to Hampton Beach, and, while registration is closed for participants, the fun part’s still to come; the race’s Tour de Watch from your yard or your neighborhood park or sign up to volunteer — they need helpers at all hours of the day. Times and locations vary. runragnar.com

9/15

Metallak Adventure Race Formerly known as the North Country Endurance Race, this 8-hour sufferfest calls on participants to navigate, trailrun, bike and paddle through challenging but stunning Coös County terrain. Only the super-fit

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need apply, but there are some concessions: The mere mortals among us can opt for the four-hour route or participation as a relay team. $45-$130.

1478 Route 26, Colebrook. metallakrace.com

9/22-9/23

Seacoast Century Bicycle Weekend At this beloved biking tradition, pick routes from 25-milers to the full 100-mile century that traverse such New Hampshire and Maine seacoast sights as the Nubble Lighthouse and historic downtown Portsmouth. $25-$50. 1 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach State Park, Hampton Beach. granitestatewheelmen.org

9/23

NAMIWalks New Hampshire This event is the largest mental health education and fundraising effort in our state, bringing together several hundred walkers and supporters each year to celebrate mental illness recover, honor those who have lost their lives to mental illness, and help raise funds, combat stigma and promote awareness. There will be a grilled lunch, dog costume contest, bounce house, music, bubble station, face painting, and so much more. The standard route is a 5K, but there is a shorter option available. Free. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., soccer Fields, South Fruit St., Concord. (800) 2426264; naminh.org

Performing Arts 9/1-9/2

“Murder for Two” This musical whodunit is an affectionate and ingenious homage to the old-fashioned murder mystery. It has equal parts Agatha Christie, Groucho Marx and Cole Porter, and will have you laughing from the beginning to the end. This 90-minute duet boasts a cast of two: one performer to investigate the crime and the other to play all of the suspects. And of course, they both play the piano. Tickets start at $20. 2 to 9:30 p.m., New London Barn Playhouse, 84 Main St., New London. (603) 526-6710; nlbarn.org

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"Beauty and the Beast" Based on the Academy-award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful original songs and new songs by Alan Menken and Tim Rice. Don’t miss out on seeing this iconic play as it comes to the Granite State this summer. $25-$46.

Times vary, The Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. (603) 668-5588; palacetheatre.org

Seacoast Cancer 5K Join more than 2,000 participants for a morning of family fun benefiting cancer care and services at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The course starts at the hospital and winds itself through Dover. Runners and walkers are invited to partake in this event, and there will be pre- and post-race activities like food, entertainment, kid’s activities and more. $25. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 789 Central Ave., Dover. (603) 740-2687; seacoastcancer5K.org

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New Hampshire Marathon This marathon claims to be New England’s most beautiful, and with a

"Love/Sick" This show is a collection of nine twisted and hilarious short plays from the writer of “Almost, Maine.” The play is set on a Friday night in an alternate suburban reality, this 80-minute romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. It is full of imperfect lovers and dreamers, and is an unromantic comedy for the romantic in us all. $12-$17. Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Rd., Concord. (603) 715-2315; hatboxnh.com "Avenue Q" The award-winning, record-setting, foul-mouthed production is back with the same

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puppets, set and cast as the sold-out production in 2015. Join Princeton (a puppet) as he receives life lessons from a bunch of colorful characters after moving into an apartment on Avenue Q. The show is not meant for young children. The puppet heroes in the play use bad language and explore “adult puppet themes.” Tickets and times vary, Seacoast Repertory Theatre, 125 Bow St., Portsmouth. seacoastrep.org

9/22

Disney Junior Dance Party This interactive, live concert will have everyone in your family on their feet dancing along with characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Sofia the First and so many more.

There will also be magical on-screen moments with Puppy Dog Pals, Muppet Babies and the Lion Guard. Pre- and post-show party passes include character greetings, a DJ dance part and on-site VIP experience hosts. $39.50-$159.50. 6 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main St., Concord. (603) 225-1111; ccanh.com

9/30

"Suitcase Stories" Live You may know your family’s tale of entry into the US or the stories of heart-wrenching modern migrants on the national news, but what do you know about the new Americans in our own backyard? This event from the National Institute of New England gives a stage to locals, both foreign- and US-born, with compelling stories about immigration and refugee resettlement. Come prepared to have your horizons expanded. $10-$20. 7 p.m., Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester. (603) 668-5588; palacetheatre.com. New Hampshire Magazine is a proud sponsor of this event.

Music 9/1

Sugarland The iconic Grammy-award winning country music duo is reuniting for a summer concert that you won’t want to miss. They are back to sing old favorites like “Stay” and “Stuck Like Glue,” and they will also be performing songs from their new 2018 album, “Still the Same.” $59.75$250. 7 p.m., Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Ln., Gilford. (603) 293-4700; banknhpavilion.com

9/16

Sal Baglio and the Idolators You might know Baglio as the leader of the legendary band Stompers. Baglio has delighted audiences for 40 years with his majestic rocking tunes, spunk and passion. He will be breaking out and bringing one of his solo projects, The Idolators, to The Barn at The Farmstand for a fun night out for the whole family. $15. 6 p.m., The Farmstand B&B, 1118 Page Hill Rd., Chocorua. (603) 3236169; thefarmstand.net

9/14

Get the Led Out An evening with this band mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it is the passion with which they deliver everything from blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems to the folky and mystical, it’s their attention to detail that makes this performance an awe-inspiring event. $38-$42. 8 p.m., The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene. (603) 352-2033; thecolonial.org

9/22

Thomas Rhett’s Life Changes Tour Current multi-CMA nominee and ACM Awards “Male Vocalist of the Year” is responding to overwhelming demand with his Life Changes Tour that’s being called “one of the best country concerts nhmagazine.com | September 2018

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of the year” (Peoria Star Journal). Enjoy hits like “Life Changes,” “Unforgettable” and “Marry Me” for a night that will have you on your feet from beginning to end. $32.75-$77.75. 7:30 p.m., SNHU Arena, 555 Elm St., Manchester. (603) 644-5000; snhuarena.com

9/26

Celtic Thunder X Celtic Thunder has sold 3.4 million albums, performed almost 1,000 shows to date and sold more than 1 million tickets. The group has been called “Top World Music Artist”

by Billboard and they are coming to the Granite State has part of their 10th anniversary tour.

They blend both traditional and contemporary Irish songs, classics, fun retro songs and so much more together for an evening that you won’t forget. $52.50-$92.50. 7:30 p.m., Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main St., Concord. (603) 225-1111; ccanh.com

Visual Arts

What do David Carroll, Tomie DePaola and Beth Krommes all have in common? They are each award-winning Granite State book illustrators, and they are bringing their original artwork from their most popular books back to the Currier Museum. The exhibition looks at the development of the style of each artist and their creative process along the way. The Currier Museum, 150 Ash St., Manchester. (603) 669-6144; currier.org

9/15

Canterbury Artisan Festival On the craft side, a juried fair will feature sellers of fabrics, jewelry and woodworking, while on the foodie side, a farmers market will offer produce and prepared food alongside handcrafted soaps and oils. Don’t miss the demonstrations showing off traditional art and agricultural practices — including some featuring live-and-cuddly farm animals. $6-$12. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury.

(603) 783-9511; shakers.org

9/22

9/1-9/11

On The Street – Works from the NH & Maine Prison Outreach Program The NH Furniture Masters present this unique gallery that you don’t want to miss. The exhibition features works by inmates participating in the Furniture Masters’ Prison Outreach Programs in the New Hampshire and Maine state prisons. A variety of hand-crafted fine furniture will be on display including jewelry boxes, tables and desks, a bookcase and Shaker boxes. Free. 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., NH Furniture Masters Gallery, 49 South Main St., Concord.

(603) 228-0836; furnituremasters.org

9/1-9/9

Beyond Words: Book Illustrations by David M. Carroll, Tomie dePaola and Beth Krommes

Smithsonian Museum Day Live With the kids back to school, engage a bit of your own free learning with all of your free time. This annual “celebration of boundless curiosity” sponsored by Smithsonian magazine invites cultural institutions around the country to open their doors for the day, and two New Hampshire museums have opted in for 2018. Head to the event’s website to find the local no-fee museums nearest you. Free. Times and locations vary. smithsonianmag.com/museumday

Food & Drink 9/8

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Hawaiian-themed ATV poker run, among other festivities. If you’re up for a particular brand of torture, sign on for Killazilla, a competition to see who can snarf down the most blazing hot-wings. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., androscogginvalleychamber.com/wingzilla

9/22

3rd Annual Southern NH Food Truck Festival Are you really a millennial if you don’t buy your meals out of a truck? This fest, fittingly, is put on

by Nashua’s young professionals network, iUGO, but welcomes mobile food-lovers of all ages.

Nearly 20 trucks from around New England will be on hand, serving up everything from Chilean BBQ to egg rolls to poutine. $5-$10. 1 to 6 p.m., Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst St., Nashua. (603) 881-8333; iugonashua.com

9/23

18th Annual Lake Sunapee Chowder/Chili Challenge This Sunapee PTA fundraiser used to be a solely chowder-based enterprise, but it added chili in the last couple of years and now splits the competition between both dishes. Taste the offerings from local pros and cast your vote — People’s Choice and Kid’s Choice honors are awarded in addition to the judges’ picks. $10. 12 to 3 p.m., 1 Lake Ave., Sunapee.

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Catch the game at Tooky Mills Pub in Hillsborough for great bites with beer. Their buffalo chicken tenders ($8.99, pictured), buffalo chicken sandwiches and even a buffalo chicken salad ($11.99) are all legendary. Soups are homemade, burgers are a half-pound, and the atmosphere is friendly. For entrĂŠes, they offer a bacon-wrapped sirloin, topped

with cracked black pepper bordelaise, baby back ribs and a pork tenderloin wrapped on hickory-smoked bacon sitting on brandied, caramelized onions. A covered patio outside offers fresh air (while the temperatures are still warm) and occasional entertainment.

This pub has been a cornerstone for locals and others since 1999. NH

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$ Entrées cost less than $12 2018 Editor’s Picks B Breakfast H Best of NH L Lunch 2018 Reader’s Poll D Dinner $$$$ Entrées cost b Brunch more than $25 $$$ Entrées cost between ( Reservations recom$18 and $25

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New – Open for one year or less

MERRIMACK VALLEY 900 Degrees H

PIZZERIA 24 Calef Hwy., Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 641-0900; 2484 Lafayette Rd. Portsmouth (new location ); 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D

1750 Taphouse

AMERICAN TAVERN/PIZZERIA 170 Rte. 101, Bedford; (603) 488-2573; Facebook; $-$$ B L D

Angelina’s Ristorante Italiano H

ITALIAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 228-3313; angelinasrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (

Barley House Restaurant H

TAVERN/AMERICAN 132 North Main St., Concord; (603) 228-6363; 43 Lafayette Rd., N. Hampton; (603) 3799161; thebarleyhouse.com; $–$$ L D

The Bedford Village Inn & Tavern H

NEW AMERICAN/TAVERN 2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford; (603) 4722001; bedfordvillageinn.com; $$–$$$$ LD(

Big Kahunas Cafe & Grill H

HAWAIIAN 380 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack; (603) 494-4975; nhkahuna.com; $–$$ L D

The Birch on Elm

NEW AMERICAN/TAPAS 931 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 782-5365; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Buba Noodle Bar

VIETNAMESE 36 Lowell St., Manchester; (603) 232-7059; Facebook; $-$$ LD

Buckley’s Great Steaks

STEAKHOUSE 438 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack; (603) 424-0995; buckleysgreatsteaks.com; $–$$$$ D (

Café Momo

NEPALESE 1065 Hanover St., Manchester; (603) 623-3733; cafemomonh.us; $–$$ L D

Campo Enoteca

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 969 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-0256; campoenoteca.com; $$–$$$ L D

Canoe Restaurant and Tavern

AMERICAN 216 S. River Rd., Bedford; 935-8070; 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 253-4762; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/canoe-restaurant-and-tavern $$-$$$ L D (

Consuelo’s Taqueria

Mangia

MEXICAN 36 Amherst St., Manchester; (603) 622-1134; consuelostaqueria.com; $ L D

ITALIAN 33 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 647-0788; gomangia.com; $–$$ D (BYOB

The Cooper Door H

Matbah Mediterranean Cuisine

AMERICAN 15 Leavy Dr., Bedford; (603) 488-2677; 41 S Broadway, Salem; (603) 458-2033; copperdoorrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (

MEDITERRANEAN 866 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 232-4066; matbahcuisine.com; $ L D

Cotton H

TURKISH/MEDITERRANEAN 24 Henniker St., Hillsborough; (603) 680-4319; mediterranoo.com $ L D

AMERICAN 75 Arms St., Manchester; (603) 622-5488; cottonfood.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

The Crown Tavern H

GASTROPUB 99 Hanover St., Manchester; (603) 218-3132; thecrownonhanover.com; $$ L D b

Cucina Toscana

ITALIAN 427 Amherst St., Nashua; (603) 821-7356; cucinatoscananashua.com; $ L D (

El Colima H

Mediterrano H

Mint Bistro

FUSION/JAPANESE/SUSHI 1105 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-6468; mintbistronh.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

MT’s Local Kitchen & Wine Bar

AMERICAN 212 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9334; mtslocal.com; $–$$$ L D

New England’s Tap House Grille H

MEXICAN 116 W. Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 889-8226; elcolimamr.com; $ L D

TAVERN 1292 Hooksett Rd., Hooksett; (603) 782-5137; taphousenh.com; $–$$ L D b

El Rincón Zacatecano Taquería

O Steaks & Seafood H

MEXICAN 10 Lake Ave., Manchester; (603) 232-4530; elrinconzt.com; $ L D

The Foundry

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 50 Commercial St., Manchester; (603) 836-1925; foundrynh.com; $$-$$$ D b

Fratello’s Italian Grille H

ITALIAN 155 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 624-2022; 194 Main St., Nashua; (603) 889-2022; 799 Union Ave., Laconia; (603) 528-2022; fratellos. com; $–$$ L D

Gabi’s Smoke Shack H

BBQ 217 Rockingham Rd., Londonderry; (603) 404-2178; gabissmokeshack.com; $–$$ L D

Giorgio’s Ristorante

MEDITERRANEAN 707 Milford Rd., Merrimack; (603) 883-7333; 524 Nashua St., Milford; (603) 673-3939; 270 Granite St., Manchester; (603) 2323323; giorgios.com; $$–$$$ L D (

Granite Restaurant

NEW AMERICAN 96 Pleasant St., Concord; (603) 227-9000; graniterestaurant.com; $$–$$$$ B L D b (

Grill 603

AMERICAN 168 Elm St., Milford; (603) 213-6764; grill603.com; $–$$$ L D b

Gyro Spot

GREEK 1037 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 218-3869; 421 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4553; thegyrospot. com; $ L D New Dover location

Hanover St. Chophouse H

STEAKHOUSE 149 Hanover Street, Manchester; (603) 644-2467; hanoverstreetchophouse.com; $$$–$$$$ L D (

Halligan Tavern

AMERICAN 32 West Broadway, Derry; (603) 965-3490; halligantavern.com; $–$$ L D

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D

Red Blazer

Tuscan Kitchen H

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b

Villaggio Ristorante

ITALIAN 677 Hooksett Rd., Manchester; (603) 627-2424; villaggionh.com; $–$$ L D (

XO on Elm H

LATIN/FUSION 827 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 560-7998; xoonelm.com; $$–$$$ L D (

SEACOAST

900 Degrees H

PIZZERIA 24 Calef Hwy., Brickyard Sq., Epping; (603) 734-2809; 50 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 641-0900; 2484 Lafayette Rd. Portsmouth (new location ); 900degrees.com; $–$$$ L D

7th Settlement

BREW PUB 47 Washington St., Dover; (603) 373-1001; 7thsettlement. com; $–$$ L D

Applecrest Farm Bistro

FARM-TO-TABLE 133 Exeter Rd., Hampton Falls; (603) 926-0006; farmbistro.com $–$$ B L D b

Atlantic Grill

AMERICAN 72 Manchester St., Concord; (603) 224-4101; theredblazer. com; $–$$$ L D b

SEAFOOD 5 Pioneer Rd., Rye; (603) 433-3000; theatlanticgrill.com; $$$$$ L D

Republic H

Bali Sate House H

MEDITERRANEAN 1069 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 666-3723; republiccafe.com; $–$$$ L D

INDONESIAN 44 High St., Somersworth; (603) 740-3000; Facebook; $LD

Revival Kitchen & Bar H

Black Trumpet Bistro

AMERICAN 11 Depot St., Concord; (603) 715-5723; revivalkitchennh. com; $$–$$$ D (

INTERNATIONAL 29 Ceres St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0887; blacktrumpetbistro.com; $$–$$$$ D (

Ritu’s Spice

BRGR Bar H

INDIAN/VEGETARIAN 484 S Main St., Manchester; (603) 836-5652; ritusspiceutsav.com; $–$$ L D

Riverside BBQ

BBQ 53 Main St., Nashua; (603) 2045110; riversidebarbeque.com $–$$ L D

Smokeshow BBQ

BBQ 89 Fort Eddy Rd., Concord; (603) 227-6399; smokeshowbarbeque.com; $–$$ L D

Stella Blu

TAPAS 70 East Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 578-5557; stellablu-nh.com; $$–$$$ D

Surf Restaurant H

BURGERS 34 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 294-0902; brgr-bar. com $-$$ L D

Bridge Street Bistrot

INTERNATIONAL 64 Bridge St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-9301; bridgestreetbistrot.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Carriage House H

AMERICAN 2263 Ocean Blvd., Rye; (603) 964-8251; carriagehouserye. com; $$-$$$ D (

CAVA

TAPAS 10 Commercial Alley, Portsmouth; (603) 319-1575; cavatapasandwinebar.com; $–$$$ L D

Chapel+Main H

SEAFOOD 207 Main St., Nashua; (603) 595-9293; 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood. com; $$–$$$$ D b

NEW AMERICAN 83 Main St., Dover; (603) 842-5170; chapelandmain. com; $$–$$$ D (

Taco Beyondo H

Cornerstone Artisanal Pizza & Craft Beer

MEXICAN 53 Henniker St., Hillsborough; (603) 464-5986; tacobeyondo. com; $ L D

Taj India

PIZZERIA 110 Brewery Ln., Portsmouth; (603) 294-0965; cornerstonepizzaandbeer.com; $–$$ L D

CR’s the Restaurant

Kathmandu Spice

NEPALESE/INDIAN 379 S Willow St., Manchester; (603) 782-3911; hanoverkathmanduspicenh.com; $–$$ L D

INDIAN 967 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 606-2677; 47 E. Pearl St., Nashua; (603) 864-8586; tajindia.co; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN 287 Exeter Rd., Hampton; (603) 929-7972; crstherestaurant. com; $$-$$$ L D (

The Little Crêperie

Tuckaway Tavern H

Cure

CRÊPERIE 138 North Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7807; thelittlecreperienh. com; $ B L

AMERICAN/TAVERN 58 Rte. 27, Raymond; (603) 244-2431; thetuckaway. com; $–$$ L D

NEW AMERICAN 189 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-8258; curerestaurantportsmouth.com; $$-$$$ L D (

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ASIAN 96 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0132; domoportsmouth.com; $$ L D

Durbar Square

NEPALESE/HIMALAYAN 10 Market St., Portsmouth; (603) 294-0107; durbarsquarerestaurant.com $-$$ L D (

Ember Wood Fired Grill

AMERICAN 1 Orchard St., Dover; (603) 343-1830; emberwfg.com; $$$$$ D b (

Epoch

NEW AMERICAN 2 Pine St., Exeter; (603) 772-5901; theexeterinn.com; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (

Franklin Oyster House

SEAFOOD 148 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8500; franklinoysterhouse. com; $-$$$ D

Galley Hatch

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Mombo

WINERY/DELI 72 Main St., Meredith; (603) 253-7968; hermitwoods.com; $–$$ L

Moxy

Throwback Brewery

Hobbs Tavern & Brewing Co.

TAPAS 106 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8178; moxyrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D (

BREWPUB/FARM-TO-TABLE 7 Hobbs Rd., North Hampton; (603) 379-2317; throwbackbrewery.com; $–$$ L D

Oak House

Tinos Greek Kitchen H

AMERICAN 110 Main St., Newmarket; (603) 292-5893; oakhousenewmarket.com; $–$$ L D b

GREEK 325 Lafayette Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-5489; galleyhatch.com; $$–$$$ L D

Ohana Kitchen

Tuscan Kitchen H

POKÉ/HAWAIIAN 800 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-8234; ohana. kitchen; $–$$ L D

Otis

AMERICAN 4 Front St., Exeter; (603) 580-1705; otisrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ D

PhugginBurger

AMERICAN 6 Main St., Somersworth; Facebook; $–$$ L D

Goody Cole’s Smokehouse

Poco’s Bow Street Cantina

Green Elephant H

MEXICAN 37 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-5967; pocosbowstreetcantina.com; $-$$ L D

Revolution Taproom and Grill

VEGETARIAN 35 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 427-8344; greenelephantnh.com; $–$$ L D

GASTRO PUB 61 North Main St., Rochester; (603) 244-3022; revolutiontaproomandgrill.com; $-$$ L D

Gyro Spot

Ristorante Massimo

GREEK 1037 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 218-3869; 421 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4553; thegyrospot. com; $ L D New Dover location

Holy Grail Restaurant & Pub

IRISH PUB 64 Main St., Epping; (603) 679-9559; holygrailrestaurantandpub.com; $–$$ L D

Hop + grind H

BURGERS 17 Madbury Rd., Durham; (603) 244-2431; hopandgrind.com; $–$$ L D

Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café

SEAFOOD 150 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 766-3474; jumpinjays. com; $$$–$$$$ D (

Khaophums Fine Thai

THAI 555 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 749-9300; khaophumsdover.com $–$$ L D

La Festa Brick & Brew Pizzeria H

PIZZERIA 300 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 743-4100; lafestabrickandbrew.com; $–$$ L D

La Maison Navarre H

Hermit Woods Winery

AMERICAN 17 Newmarket Rd., Durham; (603) 868-7800; threechimneysinn.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

AMERICAN/SEAFOOD 325 Lafayettte Rd., Hampton; (603) 926-6152; galleyhatch.com; $–$$ L D BBQ 375 Rte. 125, Brentwood; (603) 679-8898; goodycoles.com; $–$$ L D

Three Chimneys Inn

INTERNATIONAL 66 Marcy St., Portsmouth; (603) 433-2340; momborestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D (

ITALIAN 59 Penhallow St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-4000; ristorantemassimo.com; $$-$$$ D (

Row 34

SEAFOOD 5 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth; (603) 319-5011; row34nh. com; $-$$$ L D b (

Rudi’s

ITALIAN 67 Main St., Salem; (603) 952-4875; 581 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 570-3600; tuscan-kitchen.com; $$–$$$ L D b

Vida Cantina

MEXICAN 2456 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 501-0648; vidacantinanh.com; $–$$ L D

The Wellington Room

NEW AMERICAN 67 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-2989; thewellingtonroom.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

The Wilder H

GASTROPUB 174 Fleet St., Portsmouth; (603) 319-6878; wilderportsmouth.com; $$–$$$ L D b

LAKES

Bayside Grill and Tavern

AMERICAN 51 Mill St., Wolfeboro; (603) 894-4361; baysidegrillandtavern.com; $–$$ L D

Burnt Timber Tavern H

BREWPUB/TAVERN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 630-4186; burnttimbertavern.com; $–$$ L (Sat only) D

NEW AMERICAN/WINE BAR 20 High St., Portsmouth; (603) 430-7834; rudisportsmouth.com; $$-$$$$ L D b (

AMERICAN 298 DW Hwy, Meredith; (603) 279-3003; thecman.com; $–$$ L D

Savory Square Bistro

Canoe Restaurant and Tavern

FRENCH 32 Depot Sq., Hampton; (603) 926-2202; chezboucher.com $$-$$$ D (

Shalimar India H

INDIAN 80 Hanover St., Portsmouth; (603) 427-2959; shalimarindia.com; $-$$ L D

Shio H

JAPANESE 2454 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth; (603) 319-1638; shiorestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

Smoke and Cream

CAFÉ 121 Congress St., Portsmouth; (603) 373-8401; mnpastry.com; $ B L D

BBQ/ICE CREAM 44 Market St., Somersworth; (603) 841-5901; smokeandcreamnh.com; $–$$ L D

Laney & Lu Café H

Sonny’s Tavern

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN/CAFÉ 26 Water St., Exeter; (603) 580-4952; laneyandlu.com; $–$$ B L D

NEW AMERCAN 328 Central Ave., Dover; (603) 343-4332; sonnystaverndover.com; $–$$ D b

Library Restaurant

Street

Camp

AMERICAN 232 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 253-4762; 216 S. River Rd., Bedford; 935-8070; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/canoe-restaurant-and-tavern $$-$$$ L D (

BREWPUB 2415 White Mountain Hwy., West Ossipee; (603) 5392000; hobbstavern.com; $–$$ L D

Inn Kitchen + Bar at Squam Lake Inn

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 28 Shepard Hill Rd., Holderness; (603) 968-4417; innkitchen.com; $–$$$ D (

Kathleen’s Cottage

IRISH PUB 90 Lake St., Bristol; (603) 744-6336; kathleenscottagenh.com; $–$$ L D

Kettlehead Brewing Company H

BREWPUB 407 West Main St., Tilton; (603) 286-8100; kettleheadbrewing. com; $–$$ L D

Lago

AMERICAN 1 Rte. 25, Meredeith; (603) 279-2253; thecman.com; $–$$ L D

Lemongrass

ASIAN 64 Whittier Hwy., Moultonborough; (603) 253-8100; lemongrassnh.net; $–$$ L D

Local Eatery

FARM-TO-TABLE 21 Veterans Sq., Laconia; (603) 527-8007; laconialocaleatery.com; $–$$ D (

Mise en Place

ITALIAN/AMERICAN 96 Lehner St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-5788; miseenplacenh.com; $$-$$$$ L D (

The New Woodshed

AMERICAN 128 Lee Rd., Moultonborough; (603) 476-2700; newwoodshed.com; $–$$$ D

O Bistro at the Inn on Main

AMERICAN 200 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 515-1003; innnewhampshire.com/our-bistro; $$–$$$ D

O Steaks & Seafood H

AMERICAN 22 Main St., Center Sandwich; (603) 284-6219; cornerhouseinn.com $$ L D b (

STEAKHOUSE/SEAFOOD 11 South Main St., Concord; (603) 856-7925; 62 Doris Ray Court, Lakeport; (603) 524-9373; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ L D

Crystal Quail

Osteria Poggio

Corner House Inn Restaurant

AMERICAN 202 Pitman Rd., Center Barnstead; (603) 269-4151; crystalquail.com; $$$–$$$$ D (

ITALIAN 18 Main St., Center Harbor; (603) 250-8007; osteriapoggio.com; $$–$$$ D (

Faro Italian Grille

Pasquaney Restaurant and Wild Hare Tavern

ITALIAN 7 Endicott St., Laconia; (603) 527-8073; faroitaliangrille.com; $–$$ D (

Fratello’s Italian Grille H

STEAKHOUSE 401 State St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-5202; libraryrestaurant.com $$$–$$$$ D b (

INTERNATIONAL 801 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 436-0860; Streetfood360.com; $ L D b

ITALIAN 155 Dow St., Manchester; (603) 624-2022; 194 Main St., Nashua; (603) 889-2022; 799 Union Ave., Laconia; (603) 528-2022; fratellos. com; $–$$ L D

Lobster Q H

STREET’za H

Garwood’s

AMERICAN Inn on New Found Lake, 1030 Mayhew Turnpike, Bridgewater; (603) 744-9111; newfoundlake.com/ restaurant-tavern; $$–$$$ D (

Patrick’s Pub and Eatery H

AMERICAN 18 Weirs Rd., Gilford; (603) 293-0841; patrickspub.com; $–$$ L D

Rubbin’ Butts BBQ

SEAFOOD/BBQ 416 Emerson Ave., Hampstead; (603) 329-4094; lobsterq.com; $–$$$ L D (

PIZZA 801 Islington St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-7500; streetza360.com; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN 6 North Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-7788; garwoodsrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D (

BBQ 313 Whittier Hwy., Center Harbor; (603) 253-4953; rubbinbuttsbbqnh.com; $–$$ L D

Martingale Wharf

Surf Seafood H

Hart’s Turkey Farm

Tavern 27

AMERICAN/SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 431-0901; martingalewharf.com; $$–$$$ L D

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SEAFOOD 99 Bow St., Portsmouth; (603) 334-9855; surfseafood.com; $$–$$$$ D

AMERICAN 233 Daniel Webster Hwy., Meredith; (603) 279-6212; hartsturkeyfarm.com $–$$ L D

TAPAS/PIZZA 2075 Parade Rd., Laconia; (603) 528-3057; tavern27. com; $–$$ L D (

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Wolfe’s Tavern

Elm City Brewing H

Kristin’s Bistro & Bakery H

NEW ENGLAND TAVERN 90 N. Main St., Wolfeboro; (603) 569-3016; wolfestavern.com; $$–$$$ B L D b (

BREW PUB 222 West St., Keene; (603) 355-3335; elmcitybrewing.com; $–$$ L D

CAFÉ 28 Washington St., Keene; (603) 352-5700; kristinsbistroandbakery.com; $–$$ B L

Yankee Smokehouse

Fireworks

Lee & Mt. Fuji

BBQ Rte. 3, N. Woodstock; (603) 3999010; yankeesmokehouse.com; $–$$ L D

ITALIAN/PIZZERIA 22 Main St., Keene; (603) 903-1410; fireworksrestaurant.net; $–$$ D (

MONADNOCK

Fritz the Place To Eat

21 Bar & Grill

AMERICAN 21 Roxbury St., Keene; (603) 352-2021; Facebook; $–$$ B L D

Alberto’s Restaurant

ITALIAN 79 Antrim Rd., Bennington; (603) 588-6512; albertosnh.com; $–$$ D (

Bantam Grill

ITALIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 924-6633; bantam-peterborough.com; $$–$$$ D (

Bellows Walpole Inn Pub

AMERICN 45 Main St., Keene; (603) 357-6393; fritztheplacetoeat.com; $–$$ L D

Fox Tavern at the Hancock Inn

TAVERN 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn.com $-$$$ L D (

The Grove

AMERICAN The Woodbound Inn 247 Woodbound Rd., Rindge; (603) 532-4949; woodbound.com; $$–$$$ BLDb(

The Hancock Inn

INTERNATIONAL/AMERICAN 297 Main St., Walpole; (603) 756-3320; bellowswalpoleinn.com; $$ L D (

AMERICAN 33 Main St., Hancock; (603) 525-3318; hancockinn.com; Dinner is prix fixe, $48. Sunday dinner is prix fixe, $18.99; $$–$$$$ D (

Chesterfield Inn

The Hilltop Café

AMERICAN 20 Cross Rd., West Chesterfield; (603) 256-3211; chesterfieldinn.com; $$-$$$ D (

FARM-TO-TABLE 195 Isaac Frye Hwy., Wilton; (603) 654-2223; hilltopcafenh.com; $ B L

Cooper’s Hill Public House

The Hungry Diner

PUB 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 371-9036; coopershillpublichouse.com; $-$$$ L D

FARM-TO-TABLE 9 Edwards Ln., Walpole; (603) 756-3444; hungrydinerwalpole.com; $–$$ B L D

Del Rossi’s Trattoria

Kirby’s Q H

ITALIAN Rte. 137, Dublin; (603) 5637195; delrossis.com $$–$$$ D (

BBQ 163 River St., Alstead; (603) 8358151; facebook.com/KirbysQ; $–$$ L D

ASIAN 50 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough; (603) 626-7773; leeandmtfujiatboilerhouse.com; 314 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-3388; leeandmtfuji. com; $–$$ L D (

Luca’s Mediterranean Café

MEDITERRANEAN 10 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 358-3335; lucascafe. com; $$–$$$ L D (

Marzano’s Trattoria

ITALIAN 6 School St., Peterborough; (603) 924-3636; marzanostrattoria. com; $–$$ L D (

My Sister’s Kitchen

RUSSIAN 286 Elm St., Milford; (603) 672-7202; mysisterskitchennh.com; $–$$ L D

Nicola’s Trattoria

ITALIAN 51 Railroad St., Keene; (603) 355-5242; Facebook; $$$–$$$$ D

The Old Courthouse H

NEW AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Papagallos Restaurant

ITALIAN/MEDITERRANEAN 9 Monadnock Hwy., Keene; (603) 3529400; papagallos.com; $–$$ L D (

Pearl Restaurant & Oyster Bar H ASIAN 1 Jaffrey Rd., Peterbrough;

(603) 924-5225; pearl-peterborough.com $$–$$$ D (

Pickity Place

FARM-TO-TABLE LUNCH 248 Nutting Hill Rd., Mason; (603) 878-1151; pickityplace.com — A historic and lovely place to lunch. Fresh, local ingredients are used, including herbs grown in the onsite gardens. There are only three seatings offered at 11:30 a.m., 12:40 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Reservations are required for all seatings. $$ L (

Piedra Fina

LATIN 288 Main St., Marlborough; (603) 876-5012; piedrafina.com; $–$$ L D (

The Pub Restaurant

AMERICAN 131 Winchester St., Keene; (603) 352-3135; thepubrestaurant.com; $–$$ B L D

Restaurant at Burdick’s

FRENCH 47 Main Street, Walpole; (603) 756-9058; burdickchocolate. com; $–$$$ L D b (

The Spice Chambers

INDIAN 31 Winter St., Keene; (603) 352-9007; spicechambers.com; $-$$ LD(

The Stage H

AMERICAN 30 Central Sq., Keene; (603) 357-8389; thestagerestaurant. com; $-$$ L D

Thorndike’s & Parson’s Pub

AMERICAN/PUB The Monadnock Inn, 379 Main St., Jaffrey; (603) 532-7800; monadnockinn.com; $–$$$ D (

Pickity Place

The Original Farm-to-Table Restaurant

Have a Pickity Day!

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Waterhouse

AMERICAN 18 Water St., Peterborough; (603) 924-4001; waterhousenh.com; $-$$$ L D b (

DARTMOUTH/ LAKE SUNAPEE

Grantham; (603) 863-9355; farmerstablecafe.com; $–$$ L D

Flying Goose Brew Pub H

BREW PUB 40 Andover Rd., New London; (603) 526-6899; flyinggoose.com;. $–$$ L D

Jesse’s

Appleseed Restaurant

AMERICAN 63 High St., Bradford; (603) 938-2100; appleseedrestaurant.com $-$$ D

Base Camp Café

NEPALESE 3 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 643-2007; basecampcafenh. com; $-$$ L D

Bistro Nouveau

AMERICAN The Center at Eastman, 6 Clubhouse Lane, Grantham; (603) 863-8000; bistronouveau.com; $–$$$$ L D (

Candela Tapas Lounge H

TAPAS 15 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 277-9094; candelatapas.com; $$-$$$ D (

Canoe Club Bistro

AMERICAN 27 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-9660; canoeclub. us; $–$$ L D (

Coach House

AMERICAN 353 Main St., New London; (603) 526-2791; thenewlondoninn.com/the-coach-houserestaurant;$ $–$$$$ D (

Farmer’s Table Café

FARM-TO-TABLE 249 Rte. 10,

AMERICAN/SEAFOOD 224 Lebanon St., Hanover; (603) 643-4111; jesses. com $–$$ D (

Latham House Tavern

TAVERN 9 Main St., Lyme; (603) 795-9995; lathamhousetavern.com $–$$ L D

Lou’s Restaurant H

AMERICAN 30 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-3321; lousrestaurant.net; $-$$ B L D

Market Table

FARM-TO-TABLE 44 Main St., Hanover; (603) 676-7996; markettablenh.com; $–$$ B L D b

Millstone at 74 Main

AMERICAN 74 Newport Rd., New London; (603) 526-4201; 74mainrestaurant.com; $–$$ L D b

Molly’s Restaurant H

Oak and Grain H

THAI 70 Hanover St., Lebanon; (603) 448-0320; thaiorchidlebanon.com; $–$$ L D

The Old Courthouse H

Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine

AMERICAN 30 Main St., Newport; (603) 863-8360; eatatthecourthouse.com; $-$$$ L D b (

THAI 5 S. Main St., Hanover; (603) 2779192; tuktukthaicuisine.com; $–$$ L D (

Peyton Place

NORTH COUNTRY

AMERICAN 454 Main St., Orford; (603) 353-9100; peytonplacerestaurant.com; $$ D (

Phnom Penh Sandwich Station

VIETNAMESE 1 High St., Lebanon; (603) 678-8179; phnompenhsandwiches.com; $-$$ L D

PINE at the Hanover Inn H

AMERICAN 2 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4300; hanoverinn. com/dining.aspx; $$$–$$$$ B L D b (

Revolution Cantina H

CUBAN AND MEXICAN 38 Opera House Square, Claremont; (603) 504-6310; Facebook; $-$$ L D b

Stella’s Italian Kitchen

ITALIAN 5 Main St., Lyme; (603) 7954302; stellaslyme.com; $–$$ L D

Suna

AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; mollysrestaurant.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

AMERICAN 6 Brook Rd., Sunapee; (603) 843-8998; magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com; $$–$$$ D (

Murphy’s

Taverne on the Square

AMERICAN 11 South Main St., Hanover; (603) 643-4075; murphysonthegreen.com; $$–$$$ L D b (

Thai Orchid Restaurant

PRIX FIXE Inn at Pleasant Lake, 853 Pleasant St., New London; (603) 5266271; innatpleasantlake.com; D (

AMERICAN 2 Pleasant St., Claremont; (603) 287-4416; claremonttaverne. com; $–$$$ L D

Bailiwicks

AMERICAN 106 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-7717; bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com; $-$$$ L D (

The Beal House Inn

PUB 2 W. Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-2661; thebealhouseinn.com; $$-$$$ D

Biederman’s Deli & Pub H

DELI/PUB 83 Main St., Littleton; (603) 536-3354; biedermansdeli. com; $-$$ L D

Black Cap Grill

PUB 1498 White Mt. Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-2225; blackcapgrille.com; $-$$ L D

The Burg H

PIZZA 8 Back Lake Rd,. Pittsburg; (603) 538-7400; Facebook; $ D

Chang Thai Café

THAI 77 Main St., Littleton; (603) 444-8810; changthaicafe.com; $-$$ L D

Chef’s Bistro

NEW AMERICAN 2724 White Moun-

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tain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3564747; chefsbistronh.com; $-$$ L D

Deacon Street Martini & Whiskey Bar

AMERICAN 32 Seavey St., Conway; (603) 356-9231; deaconst.com; $$–$$$ D

Delaney’s Hole in the Wall

AMERICAN/ASIAN 2966 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-7776; delaneys.com; $–$$ L D

Foster’s Boiler Room

AMERICAN 231 Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-2764; thecman.com; $–$$$ L D

Gypsy Café H

Jonathon’s Seafood

AMERICAN 454 Rte. 10, Orford; (603) 353-9100; peytonplacerestaurant. com; $$-$$$ D

The Last Chair

Rainbow Grille & Tavern H

AMERICAN/BREW PUB 5 Rte. 25,Plymouth; (603) 238-9077; thelastchairnh.com; $-$$ L D

Libby’s Bistro & SAaLT Pub

NEW AMERICAN 115 Main Street on Rte. 2, Gorham; (603) 466-5330; libbysbistro.org; $$–$$$ L D (

The Little Grille

AMERICAN/INTERNATIONAL 62 Cottage St., Littleton; (603) 444-0395; thelittlegrille.com; $–$$ L D

INTERNATIONAL 111 Main St., Lincoln; (603) 745-4395; gypsycaferestaurant.com; $–$$ L D

MEXICAN Rte. 302, Glen; (603) 3836556; margaritagrillnh.com; $–$$ L D

Horse & Hound Inn

Max’s Restaurant and Pub

Margarita Grill

AMERICAN/TAVERN 205 Wells Rd., Franconia; (603) 823-5501; horseandhoundnh.com; $$–$$$$ L D (

AMERICAN Snowvillage Inn, 36 Stewart Rd., Eaton Center; (603) 447-­ 2818; snowvillageinn.com; $$-$$$ D (

Horsefeathers

May Kelly’s Cottage

AMERICAN 2679 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3562687; horsefeathers.com; $–$$ L D

IRISH PUB 3002 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 3567005; Julykellys.com; $–$$ L D (

Inn at Thorn Hill

Moat Mountain Smokehouse H

AMERICAN 40 Thorn Hill Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-4242; innatthornhill. com; $$–$$$$ D (

BREW PUB 3378 White Mountain Hwy., North Conway; (603) 356-6381; moatmountain.com; $–$$ L D (

Italian Farmhouse

One Love Brewery

ITALIAN 337 Daniel Webster Hwy., Plymouth; (603) 536-4536; thecman.com; $–$$ D

Peyton Place Restaurant

SEAFOOD/AMERICAN 280 East Side Rd., North Conway; (603) 447-3838; jonathonsseafood.com; $–$$$ L D (

BREWPUB 25 South Mountain Dr., Lincoln; (603) 745-7290; onelovebrewery.com; $–$$ L D

AMERICAN/TAVERN 609 Beach Rd., Pittsburg; (603) 538-9556; rainbowgrille.com — Serving a variety of comfort food from seafood to ribs. The tavern serves appetizers, hearth-baked pizzas and sandwiches. $–$$ D (

Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub

STEAKHOUSE 3 Station St., Glen; (603) 383-4344; redparkapub.com; $–$$ L D

Rustic River

AMERICAN 5 Main St., North Woodstock; (603) 745-2110; rusticriverrestaurant.com; $-$$ L D

Schilling Beer Co.

BREW PUB 18 Mill St., Littleton; (603) 444-4800; (603) 444-4800; schillingbeer.com; $-$$ L D

St., Jackson; (603) 383-9341; thompsonhouseatery.com; $$-$$$ L D (

Tony’s Italian Grille & Pub

ITALIAN 3674 Rte. 3, Thornton; (603) 745-3133; $$ L D (

Town & Country Inn and Resort

AMERICAN 20 Rte. 2, Shelburne; (603) 466-3315; townandcountryinn. com; $-$$$ B D b (

Tuckerman’s Restaurant & Tavern

AMERICAN/TAVERN 4336 Rte. 16A, Intervale; (603) 356-5541; tuckermanstavern.com; $-$$ D

Vito Marcello’s Italian Bistro

ITALIAN 45 Seavey St., North Conway; (603) 356-7000; vitomarcellositalianbistro.com; $$-$$$ D

The Wayside Inn

PUB Rte. 16 and 16A, Jackson; (603) 383-4211; shannondoor.com; $-$$ L D

EUROPEAN 3738 Main St., Bethlehem; (603) 869-3364; thewaysideinn.com; $$–$$$ D (

Shovel Handle Pub

Woodstock Brewery H

Shannon Door Pub

PUB 357 Black Mountain Rd., Jackson; (603) 383-8916; shovelhandlepub.com; $-$$ L D

BREW PUB Rte. 3, North Woodstock; (603) 745-3951; woodstockinnnh. com; $–$$ L

Six Burner Bistro

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AMERICAN 13 South Main St., Plymouth; (603) 536-9099; sixburnerbistro.com; $-$$ L D

Thompson House Eatery H

AMERICAN/FARM-TO-TABLE 139 Main

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Pranks for the Memories

Caution required when attempting to out-prank a prankster

H

ank and Rusty lived near each other on their rural road on the outskirts of Barnstead.

Because they were neighbors, they often helped one another out with chores around their houses. And because they were best buddies, they were also known to play practical jokes on each other. Like the month Hank adjusted Rusty’s closely watched fuel mileage on his new truck by siphoning off or adding a gallon or two every week. Then there was the great Christmas cookie caper, the black bear incident and the bed & breakfast “vacancy” sign that appeared in front of Rusty’s house long enough to lure some tourists off the road. The sign would mysteriously disappear right after the driver knocked on Rusty’s door.

Let’s just say, every successful prank led to a get-even prank, and their stunts became more and more outrageous over time None of this was on Hank’s mind when he was getting ready to take his family on a week’s vacation, so he asked Rusty if

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BY MARSHALL HUDSON he’d be willing to keep an eye on his house while the family was away. Bring in the mail, feed the chickens, watch for package deliveries, turn some lights on and off randomly. Maybe water the vegetable garden if it doesn’t rain. Nothing too burdensome or challenging.

“No problem,” said Rusty, “I’ll take care of you.” Hank gave him a key and then the family loaded up the car and headed out for a week at the big lake.

Hank’s family was more than somewhat surprised when they returned home and found a toilet firmly attached to the roof of their house. Not just any old toilet, but an avocado green one leftover from the fashion rage in home décor back in the late 1960s. A sign with the universal symbol for “Men’s Room” was nailed to the house at eye level with a directional arrow pointing straight up at the putrid green toilet. A not-quite-lifesized stuffed bear wearing a GO RED SOX T-shirt, sunglasses and a Mexican sombrero occupied the throne.

Knowing that he had been pranked, Hank removed the decorations and disposed of them. As he labored, he thought of a way he could get even with his neighbor buddy.

Hank posted a classified ad in the local newspaper. The ad read, “For sale, used well, 225-feet deep. Lots of good water. Pump not included. Must haul away. $500 or BRO. For more info, call Rusty anytime day or night.”

He helpfully provided Rusty’s phone number for any interested parties. Hank figured this would generate some confusing phone calls and Rusty would be baffled by what the callers were talking about. It seemed like a worthy get-even prank for the green toilet installation.

Hank’s plan backfired. It seemed nobody wanted to buy a used well. When he finally quizzed Rusty, he said he had only received one call about the matter and when the caller asked, “How do you haul away a 225-foot-deep hole in the ground?” Rusty thought about it a minute and told the caller, “Well, it would fit in your pickup truck if you came and got it eight foot at a time.” NH

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