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CONTENTS

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Features

Hanover 40 Discover Adventure Tours Have all of the fun with none of the hassle.

by E. Senteio

54 Wonderful River

Dartmouth rowers take to the mighty Connecticut.

by Mark Aiken

Store to Explore in 62 ADowntown Hanover Find records, posters, and memorabilia at rpmNH.

by Wren Wahrenberger

On the cover: Jacob Kroes, adventure center manager at Hanover Adventure Tours. Photo by Dustin Marshall.

Top: Dartmouth rowers on the Connecticut River.

Photo courtesy of Dartmouth Athletics.

Bottom: For browsing at its best it’s rpmNH. Photo by Lars Blackmore.

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32 Departments

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19 Editor’s Note 20 Contributors 22 Online Exclusives 24 Around & About

80 Living Well

32 Season’s Best

88 Happenings

36 On the Shelf

95 Advertisers Index 96 Hanover Talks

by Cassie Horner

Signs of spring.

An exciting spring for readers.

by Sam Kaas

70 Travel Time

Playing in Punta Cana.

by Lisa Ballard

April 6 Dis

Living with rosacea.

ability and th

by Katherine P. Cox

84 The Hood & The Hop

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Arts and entertainment at Dartmouth.

A calendar of events.

A visit with Jaclynn Rodriguez, Executive Director, Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center.

by Mike Morin

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Welcome, Spring!

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We’re also paying a visit to the Dartmouth College rowing teams (page 54) and join them as they compete on the mighty Connecticut River. Teamwork is the key! Lisa Ballard whisks us away to Club Med in the Dominican Republic (page 70), and Sam Kaas from the Norwich Bookstore reveals the hottest new book picks for spring (page 36).

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C O N T R I B U TO R S

LISA BALLARD, WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER

MARK AIKEN, WRITER Mark is a freelance writer and professional ski instructor. He writes magazine articles, hiking guidebooks, and a manual for snowsports professionals. He lives in Richmond, Vermont, with his wife, kids, dogs, cats, and chickens.

CASSIE HORNER, WRITER Cassie is a writer, editor, and publisher and the author of a historical novel, Lucy E.—Road to Victory. Her roots in Vermont go back almost 200 years and inspire her love of the natural world and history.

She lives in Plymouth, Vermont, with her husband and two dogs—an English Shepherd and a mini Dachshund.

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A full-time freelance writer and photographer, Lisa is a graduate of Dartmouth College who resided in the Upper Valley for another 25 years. She is the author of 10 books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont, Hiking the White Mountains, and Hiking the Green Mountains.

She covers all types of outdoor recreation, travel, and conservation topics for over 25 magazines. www.LisaBallardOutdoors.com

MIKE MORIN, WRITER Mike is a 50-year radio and TV personality, hosting shows in New York City, Boston, and most recently in New Hampshire. He’s a humor columnist for the Nashua Telegraph and can be heard weekends on Boston’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030, talking food with Jordan Rich, host of Connoisseur’s Corner. Look for his third book on the history of Manchester's Red Arrow Diner.

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

WREN WAHRENBERGER, WRITER Wren lives with her family in Hanover and teaches journalism and fiction writing at Hanover High School. When not reading students’ papers, Wren finds time for regular yoga practice and hiking with her dogs, as well as keeping a small vegetable garden in the summer. Besides writing articles for Here in Hanover, Wren enjoys writing fiction.

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Cassie Horner

PE O PLE , PLAC E S , AND E V E NTS

Present-day photos by Lyssa Papazian. Historic photos courtesy of Norwich Historical Society.

NOW AND THEN

Norwich Barn Survey

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n a drive along Willey Hill Road in Norwich, the handsome red barn just beyond the stone wall running along the road brings the landscape into sharp relief. If it weren’t there, everything would look different—the scene would lack something essential. This barn is one of dozens that Norwich is fortunate enough to have as important marks of its rural, historical character. The Norwich Barn Survey 2021 by historic preservation consultant Lyssa Papazian was commissioned by the Norwich Historic Preservation Commission. The 59-page report is available to the public (norwichhistory.org, click on Historic Preservation Commission) and will be complemented by two programs offered on Zoom.

On Thursday, March 17 at 6:30pm, Lyssa will give a talk on Norwich’s rich collection of historic barns and what they reveal about Norwich’s farming practices in the past.

On Thursday, March 31 at 6:30pm, Philip Zea, vice chair of the Norwich Historic Preservation Commission, will lead a panel discussion on restoring and preserving barns and possible funding sources. Both programs will be listed on the Norwich ListServ with the link to the Zoom meetings.

“In any community, historical structures help define the landscape,” says Nancy Osgood, chair of the Norwich Historic Preservation Commission. “They separate you from other towns.

They say you are in a special place. The village center, hamlets, and

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Clockwise from opposite are barns at 65 Maple Hill Road, 128 Union Village Road, 218 Dutton Hill Road, the barn at 519 Bragg Hill Road, plowing at the Douglass Farm at 316 Main Street, and a historic view of the barn at 519 Bragg Hill Road shown at right.

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The home at 128 Union Village Road.

farmsteads reveal our ever-evolving history. Preserving historic structures and landscapes is important to all of us.”

In 2009, Norwich became a Certified Local Government (CLG) and in 2010 established the Norwich Historic Preservation Commission, which qualified the town for matching grants to pursue preservation projects. The goal of the CLG program, part of the National Historic Preservation Act, is to encourage the integration of historic resources into town planning.

In 2020, the town applied for funds to conduct a historical barn survey to identify these structures and hopefully spur restoration and preservation by elevating people’s awareness. Key elements of maintaining old barns are roof repair and protection from water damage to foundations.

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Lyssa had done a windshield survey of properties for Norwich in 2016, driving the roads of the town and taking photos. The Norwich Barn Survey built on the information Lyssa collected earlier. The goal was to identify as many barns as possible and look at the architecture and how it evolved over time.

The survey reviews styles of barns and how farming practices changed the barns, and it compares old photos with current ones.

“The barns tell stories of the people who lived here and what changes were made as people went from sheep to dairy farming or from horses to automobiles,” Nancy says. “The more we know about how people lived on the land, the better planners we can be for the future.”

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LOCAL NEWS

BROADSIDE OF HANOVER HIGH Editors Miki Hertog-Raz, Vidushi Sharma, and Jack Crandell along with Dan Mackie, Broadside club advisor.

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n the early days of American printing, broadsides referred to what a newspaper was printed on. Flash forward to 2022 Hanover and, in a play on words, Broadside is the Hanover High School newspaper, planned, written, and edited by students. The publication comes out quarterly, and there is an occasional special edition. Some years there is even a Fraudside in honor of April Fool’s Day. Printed by the Valley News, Broadside is distributed throughout the school—the cafeteria, the atrium, and classrooms—to encourage students to pick up a copy and check out the news and editorials about school life.

The latest issue features interviews with a new teacher and “One Desk Profiles.” There will be an article written by the creator of an Instagram page at the high school for Turning Point USA to discuss the reason for the conservative placement in a school marked by liberalism. Another article explores “She’s the First,” dedicated to female education in developing countries.

Broadside is edited by three students: Jack Crandell, senior; Vidushi Sharma, junior; and Miki Hertog-Raz, senior. The faculty advisor is Dan Mackie.

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SERVING THE VISUAL ARTS

SINCE 1973

Above: Broadside editors at work: Vidushi Sharma, Jack Crandell, and Miki Hertog-Raz discuss upcoming stories.

Our Members Gallery is open Tuesdays–Saturdays 11–5 and features fine art and craft by local artists.

Left: Some big news events in past issues, going back decades.

The newspaper is created by a school club open to all students. Some articles are written by nonmembers. The club meets weekly to discuss ideas and collaborate on what is published. Each issue is the result of a huge brainstorming session that generates ideas narrowed down based on what people like. Students in the journalism class submit articles as part of their school assignments.

“It is interesting to learn about different pockets of the school that maybe everyone doesn’t know about,” says Vidushi. “Broadside allows the school to connect within itself. It is important for kids to know what is going on. We are all in little bubbles, so the newspaper strengthens the school community.”

All three of the students love their roles as editors. “We want to preserve each writer’s style,” Miki says. “The challenge is to make changes to make an article better but to have people still be proud of what they wrote.”

Jack reflects on his ongoing connection to Broadside. “I joined the club in my freshman year to see what options the school had,” he says. “The energy of the club is so positive. I already liked writing, and this is an opportunity to write about the school.”

Last year, Broadside was run remotely because of the pandemic. It shows the strength of the club, led by Alice Rodi and Julia Cook on Zoom, that it flourished in the chaotic world of COVID-19. The club met via Zoom every Wednesday while the school was closed for a thorough midweek cleaning.

“Broadside creates opportunities for discussions in the school,” says Vidushi. It puts a spotlight on a wide variety of topics and generates comments and new ideas.

In addition to the printed newspaper, articles from each issue are published digitally at broadside.dresden.us.

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INVESTIGATING THE PAST

SHERLOCK HOLMES CLUB

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n 1887, Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes in a story entitled, “A Study in Scarlet.” One hundred thirty-five years later, Sherlock Holmes is a fixture in popular culture, and Sherlock Holmes–based clubs are active all over the world from Japan and Russia to Australia and New Zealand.

Local fans are fortunate to have access to the Sherlock Holmes Club of the Upper Valley, founded by Tom Brydges in 2006. It handily survived the pandemic by switching from in-person meetings at the Howe Library to Zoom, inviting speakers from across the country for presentations and discussion.

Recent speakers have engaged the club with topics such as the Victorian underworld and the pharmacology in the stories. A film expert from California spoke about the Basil Rathbone wartime Holmes films and their anti-Nazi message. A teacher of gifted and talented fourth graders in Tennessee discussed how she built her curriculum around Sherlock Holmes’s scientific methods, observation, and deduction. The Vermont mystery writer Archer Mayor has been a speaker. A future meeting will feature several local members who have written mysteries.

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“We are not trying to all be devout Sherlockians. Our aims are fun and learning from activities related to Sherlock Holmes.”

“Some club members know the stories inside and out; most do not,” says Tom. “We are not trying to all be devout Sherlockians. Our aims are fun and learning from activities related to Sherlock Holmes.”

Tom’s interest in Sherlock Holmes budded when he watched a TV series in the 1950s. Later, in college, his roommate told him a person couldn’t be considered educated if he hadn’t read the stories. “I started reading them and have been interested ever since,” he says.

While working in Toronto, Tom discovered and joined its club, the Bootmakers of Toronto, named after the stolen boot in the story “The Hound of the Baskervilles.” That was such a wonderful experience that when he and his wife Ellen moved to Hanover in 1999, he decided he would like to start a local club.

“I offered an ILEAD (now Osher) course in winter 2006,” he says. “Among the 15 participants, three—the

late Charlie Danzoll (who described himself as a thirdgeneration Sherlockian), Gordon Hercod, and Fran Friedman—joined me in launching the club that fall.”

Over the years, Sherlock Holmes, with his largerthan-life personality and investigative abilities, became more real to people than his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle. The appeal of the stories and the demand for them by readers overwhelmed the author and he rebelled for several years, apparently killing off Holmes and his archenemy Moriarty. The public demand and the ensuing excellent monetary offers became more than Doyle could refuse and he continued to write the mysteries. The legacy of the famed detective continues to enthrall readers and writers.

Anyone interested in more information about the local club may email Tom at tombrydges3@ gmail.com. H

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Signs of Spring Welcome the change of season with eggs BUDS, BLOSSOMS, AND BRIGHTLY COLORED EGGS are all signs that springtime has finally arrived. Why do we we associate eggs with spring?

Aside from the songbirds returning north to lay their eggs this time of year, the association of eggs with spring goes back centuries. It's the perfect time of year to make eggs part of your family traditions—and to enjoy these perfect packages of nutrition in your diet.

Eggs: A Symbol of Spring Spring is a time of rejuvenation and regeneration, and as far back as the ancient Romans, eggs symbolized reproduction. This symbol of new life has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring, and eggs are still a big part of spring celebrations around the world.

During Nowruz, the Persian New Year, eggs are part of the Haft Sin table, which consists of seven things starting with the letter S in Persian that represent something for the New Year, to symbolize

fertility for the family.

Christians associate eggs with Easter, and the tradition of dyeing and decorating Easter eggs dates back to the Middle Ages. Across Eastern Europe, eggs are dyed red to symbolize the blood of Christ.

In Ukraine, Easter is associated with psyanka, intricately decorated batik eggs.

Here in the United States, the White House Easter Egg Roll has been held (with some interruptions) on the Monday following Easter since 1878.

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EGG SALAD CANAPÉS WITH FRESH RADISH AND WATERCRESS Serves 4

These colorful, fresh open-faced sandwiches are ideal for lunch or afternoon tea. Feel free to vary the herbs, substituting fresh tarragon, dill, or chervil for the chives.

12 large eggs K cup mayonnaise N cup minced chives N cup finely chopped shallots (4 medium shallots) 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp lemon zest K tsp kosher salt 10 grinds black pepper 4 1-inch-thick slices white multigrain bread 4 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 cup watercress leaves, washed and dried

How an Easter Tradition was Hatched The origin of the Easter egg hunt is a little hazy, but it's said to date back to the 1700s when the Pennsylvania Dutch believed in an egg-laying hare called Oschter Haws (or Osterhase). It laid eggs in the grass, and children were encouraged to build nests for it and search for the eggs it left behind.

Some suggest that in the late 16th century, the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation.

1. Place the eggs in a large saucepan and cover with about 2 inches of water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

Once the water comes to a full boil, keep the eggs covered and remove from the heat. Have the eggs sit off the heat for 12 minutes. Then pour them into a colander set in the sink. Immediately begin running cold water over the eggs and jostle them in the colander. Peel while the cold water continues to run over them.

2. Transfer the peeled eggs to a medium-sized bowl. Add the mayonnaise, chives, shallots, mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mash the eggs with a potato masher, and mix the ingredients well with a large spoon (you should have about 3N cups salad).

3. Dollop a quarter of the egg salad onto each slice of bread and top with a quarter of the radishes and a quarter of the watercress. Slice in half and serve.

Adapted from www.finecooking.com.

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How to Make Natural Easter Egg Dye Turmeric

Onion

Beetroot

Parsley Red Cabbage

Blueberries

Coffee

1. Combine 1 quart of water and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar in a medium pot.

2. Bring to a boil and add dye ingredients for the egg color of your choice.

Lower the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Let cool. Strain the dye to remove any food fragments.

4. Add the eggs to the strained dye and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.

When the eggs reach the desired color, remove them with tongs and pat them dry with paper towels.

Natural Easter Egg Dye Color Glossary Red/Dark Pink Eggs Add 4 cups chopped beets and follow the instructions above.

Orange Eggs Add 4 cups yellow onion skins and follow the instructions above. For a brighter orange, let the eggs sit in the dye overnight.

Light Orange Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 4 Tbsp paprika and white vinegar, and mix until combined. Pour the mixture into a jar and let cool to room temperature. Add an egg and soak until you are happy with the color.

Yellow Add 3 tablespoons turmeric and follow the instructions above.

Light Blue Add 3 cups chopped red or purple cabbage and follow the instructions above. For a brighter blue, let the eggs sit in the dye overnight.

Dark Blue Add 4 cups blueberries and follow the instructions above.

Deep Red Add skins from 6 red onions. Add in 2 cups of water and 3 tablespoons of white vinegar to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Let the mixture cool to room temperature and strain the liquid into jars. Add an egg and let soak until you are happy with the color.

Green Add spinach leaves to a saucepan and pour in 2 cups cold water and 4 tablespoons white vinegar. Bring it to a bowl and follow the steps above.

Purple Pour about a cup of red wine into a jar. Add an egg and let soak until you are happy with the color.

Burnt Orange Boil water in a tea kettle. Pour water into a jar with 3 black tea bags and let steep for 30 minutes. Let the water cool at room temperature. Add an egg and let soak until you are happy with the color.

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What Makes Eggs So Special?

Eggs are excellent sources of hard-toget nutrients like vitamins D and B12 as well as the mineral iodine. They're also rich in vitamins A, B5, and folate and the minerals selenium, phosphorus, and zinc. Eggs are considered a complete source of protein because they contain all nine essential amino acids, which must be obtained from our diet. To boost their nutritional value even more, look for omega-3 enriched eggs. They contain hearthealthy omega-3 fats and are much higher in vitamins A and E. Eggs and Cholesterol It is true that eggs are high in cholesterol—in fact, a single egg contains more than half the recommended daily intake. However, cholesterol in the diet does not necessarily raise cholesterol in the blood.

The liver produces cholesterol every day, and when you increase your dietary cholesterol, it simply produces less to maintain a healthy level.

Studies show that in 70 percent of people, eggs don't raise cholesterol at all. In the other 30 percent, eggs can mildly raise total and LDL cholesterol.

In a separate study, eating two eggs a day for six weeks increased HDL (the "good" cholesterol linked to a lower risk of disease) by 10 percent.

If you have a family history of high cholesterol, enjoy eggs in moderation.

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DISCOVER THE SEASON’S NEW RELEASES AT THE NORWICH BOOKSTORE

As we trade snow for mud and then, finally, for blossoms, all of us at the Norwich Bookstore are looking forward to the new books that get published each spring. From science fiction and history to cookbooks and read-aloud gems, there’s something for every reader coming out over the next few months. Here are a few of our favorites.

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel (Fiction) If you devoured Station Eleven and found yourself wanting more, April 5 may be your lucky day: Emily St. John Mandel’s hotly anticipated new novel returns to some of her favorite themes, like the pursuit of art and meaning in perilous times.

Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong (Poetry) Ocean Vuong turned the literary world on its head in 2016 when he released his debut poetry collection Night Sky with Exit Wounds. His novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous was called “stunningly lyrical.”

Now, he’s back with a new poetry collection—one that harmonizes with the themes of his previous works and explores grief and survival.

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Recitatif

by Toni Morrison (Fiction) Toni Morrison was one of the greatest American novelists of the last 50 years, but she only ever published one short story, and that story only ever appeared in one relatively obscure anthology in 1983. Until now, that is: this stand-alone edition of Recitatif brings this remarkable work back into the light.

The Cartographers

by Peng Shepherd (Science Fiction/Fantasy) Nell has been estranged from her father, a legendary cartographer for the New York Public Library, for years, ever since he fired her over an argument about a map. When he’s found dead in his office, she’s drawn to investigate and discovers that the very map they fought about is hidden in his desk. Could this cheap, gas station map be more valuable than either of them imagined?

Siren Queen

by Nghi Vo (Fiction) This speculative novel of magic and monsters in early Hollywood is being described as “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets The Night Circus.” You know what? Sign us up.

Watergate: A New History

by Garett M. Graff (History) Burglars, wiretaps, “I am not a crook”: we think we know the story of Watergate by heart. Turns out we get a lot of details wrong, and the real story is both more complex and much stranger than you might have thought. Vermont author Garett M. Graff (best known for his acclaimed history of 9/11, The Only Plane in The Sky) delivers an engrossing, carefully researched, and genuinely enjoyable new look at one of American history’s weirdest and most consequential episodes.

Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau

by Ben Shattuck (Nature) Ben Shattuck retraces Henry David Thoreau’s famous walks, from Cape Cod to Katahdin, in this beautiful, poignant, inspiring, and often funny book. Encountering fascinating characters and striking landscapes, Shattuck weaves experience, memory, and his own appreciation of Thoreau’s writing to deliver a joyous meditation on the act of walking and the singular nature of New England.

“When the groundhog casts his shadow And the small birds sing And the pussy-willows happen And the sun shines warm And when the peepers peep Then it is Spring” — Margaret Wise Brown

I Must Betray You

by Ruta Sepetys (Young Adult) Ruta Sepetys, known for her revelatory, carefully researched young adult historical novels (Salt to the Sea, The Fountains of Silence), turns to 1980s Romania in this compelling thriller about young citizen spies at the end of the Cold War. SPRING 2022 • HERE IN HANOVER

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ON THE SHELF Everything Will Be OK

by Anna Dewdney, Illustrated by Judy Schachner (Picture Books) A missing kite, a stubbed toe: Little Bunny is having one of those days we all have, where nothing is going right. But even on tough days, you can find bright spots.

This gentle, posthumous story by beloved Vermont author Anna Dewdney (of Llama Llama fame), whimsically illustrated by Judy Schachner (Skippyjon Jones) is sure to delight and comfort fans of all ages.

The Wok: Recipes and Techniques

by J. Kenji López-Alt (Cooking) Any new cookbook from J. Kenji López-Alt (The Food Lab) is an event, and The Wok is already being hailed by chefs around the world as the definitive guide to the history of and techniques for this essential and versatile piece of kitchen equipment. The wok is, by López-Alt’s own admission, the pan he reaches for more than any other; this book, which features more than 200 recipes, may just put you in the same boat. If you want to explore new horizons in the kitchen this spring, let J. Kenji López-Alt be your guide.

My Parents Won’t Stop Talking!

by Emma Hunsinger and Tillie Walden (Picture Books) Molly just wants to go to the park. But on the way out of the house, her mom ran into the neighbors . . . and now, they’re doing that thing adults do: they’re talking. Forever. It will be hours, days, maybe centuries before Molly gets to the park now! This clever story about patience (and lack thereof ) from local cartoonists Emma Hunsinger and Tillie Walden will have kids and adults laughing uncontrollably. H

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Robert and Kimberly Chambers bike across the United States of America, 2011.

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oes the thought of exploration excite you? Do you want to try something new yet familiar? Do you want to have fun? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you might want to take a ride across Ledyard Bridge along

Route 5 and explore Hanover Adventure Tours (HAT). Kimberly Chambers, owner and executive director, describes HAT as “an electric bike shop that offers rentals, sales, tours, and service.” Yet, that brief statement is akin to looking at a brochure versus experiencing the real adventure of what HAT truly has to offer.

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A family from New York City enjoys the Vermont Backroads and Farm Stand electric bike tour, exploring covered bridges, tree-canopied back roads, and mountain views.

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Clockwise from left: A rider poses before starting his ride. Friends take a foliage ride through Norwich and Thetford, Vermont. A family on the Vermont Backroads and Farm Stand e-bike tour.

While off the bikes they enjoy sampling goods from local farm stands.

LET THERE BE FUN According to Kimberly, her father Robert Chambers was an avid outdoorsman and a “serial entrepreneur.” When he started HAT in 2019, it was to capture the fun and sense of community he had enjoyed on his travels. “My father was hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) and stayed at a really cool hostel,” Kim says. He enjoyed the experience so much he wanted to recreate it in the Upper Valley. HAT originally opened in 2019 as Norwich Hiker Hostel, but it quickly outgrew its moniker and expanded its mission. The 4,000-mile cross-country bike trip Robert and Kimberly trekked from California to New Hampshire inspired the expansion from hostel to bike shop. Visiting an adventure center with his brother spurred the idea to offer white-water tubing, kayaking, and other adventures. “My father always loved hiking, biking, skiing—anything outdoors,” Kim says. He also loved the Upper Valley and wanted to make it easier for people to hike, bike, and experience what the area has to offer.

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One thing people should know if they are considering buying or renting an e-bike is that “they are probably going to love it.”

Robert and Kimberly Chambers summited Mount Lafayette every year from the time Kim was four years old. They named the HAT bunk room Lafayette in its honor.

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WHAT IS AN E-BIKE? Simply put, an e-bike is a regular bike that has a motor attached to it. They come in pedal-assist or throttle styles and reach a maximum speed of 20 to 28 miles per hour depending on the model. They have an odometer, track your statistics, and operate on a standard plug for easy charging. E-bikes make the pleasure of biking— even up hills—accessible to just about everyone. Enjoy the ride!

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Clockwise from right: A family met Hanover Adventure Tours staff at Saint Gaudens for an adventurous Father’s Day ride, ending at the Harpoon Brewery. HAT attended a fall event at the Quechee Club resort and showcased 12 different e-bike models for test rides. A family stops at Cedar Circle Farm on the Vermont Backroads and Farm Stand Tour. HAT delivered 10 electric bikes to the Artisans Park in Windsor—a great start to adventurous riding! HAT’s location in Norwich.

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and used models. They are also a fullservice shop for e-bikes and regular bikes and honor manufacturer warranties on all e-bikes they sell. Maintenance package options are also available for all bike owners.

One thing people should know if they are considering buying or renting an e-bike is that “they are probably going to love it.” According to Kim, “When people try it, they find out it’s a lot of fun. It brings you back to childhood and the freedom of riding a bike and feeling invincible.” Even old bones can joyously conquer the steep hills of New England with a motor-assisted e-bike. From students and professors looking for a convenient option to get around campus to environment- or health-conscious professionals who enjoy biking to work minus the sweat and stress, to anyone who just wants to enjoy the trails or tooling about town, there’s an e-bike for you.

But for the fun part, anyone is welcome to stop by for a test ride or a rental. With various models and possible adjustments, e-bikes are adaptable to an individual’s capabilities, body type, preferences, and budgets. “Some people have limited range of motion, and we offer step-through frames.

Others aren’t comfortable with drop bar handles. There are always options,” Kim says. Additional accessories can

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also be added—like bags, racks, and water bottle holders.

“If you test ride a bike you think you love, we have a rent-to-own option.

We’ll take the rental amount—up to $100—off the purchase price. We also partner with Green Mountain Power.

They give their Vermont customers a $200 rebate for an e-bike purchase.

If you live in New Hampshire and we deliver the bike to you, then we honor the state sales tax discount.”

Discounted multiweek rentals, as well as two-hour multirental punch cards, are available. All e-bike rentals come with a lock and helmet. HAT is a yearround operation that offers snowshoe and gear rentals, winter tubing, and “bikes with studded tires and fat tires that easily go over ice and mountain terrain.”

OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! Whether you’re a longtime local, a prospective student, a leaf peeper, a tourist, or a through-hiker, HAT wants to introduce you to the Upper Valley.

“Anytime someone rents an e-bike from us, we offer tour options. The three main groupings are our selfguided tours, or you can have a tour guide come with you or your group, and then we have our full-package tour.” HAT wants you to relax and enjoy the ride from backroads and farmlands to farm stands and breweries, through campus and covered bridges.

Tour guides share the history of the areas visited, the original names of Native American lands, identify different types of cows, and of course, there are cheese tastings at local farms, maple syrup, brews, and Ben & Jerry’s.

Kim, a Hanover High School graduate born and raised in Hanover, says, “There are a lot of facts and information I learned on the tours that I never even knew.”

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ing people where they are.” That means tours and other offerings can be designed around an individual’s or group’s needs. “We have more than 75 different routes. All e-bike tours are also available via coach. We have a 15-person coach tour bus, and private tours, like our breweries and distillery tour, can be part biked and part coach.” From renting an e-bike with self-guided tour suggestions to a full package including transportation, catered lunch, and white-water tubing down the White River, Kim says, HAT can “take away all the hassle and just let it be fun.”

Suppose, instead of a tour, you just want to have a reunion or corporate outing. (“One group did a triathlon with kayaking, running, and biking.”) In that case, HAT also rents indoor and outdoor event space so your adventure can start and end at their front lawn. Indoor capacity is about 50 people, outdoor is about 150. The waterfront location with a dock is great for water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding. There is a volleyball court, even cornhole and other games. HAT also hosts graduation parties and reunions. “We also rent parking space on our property. When wedding parties have used our space, we’ve shuttled them back and forth across the bridge.”

With all of the fun, convenience, and camaraderie HAT has to offer, you might like it so much you’ll decide to stay for a while. That’s another option.

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IT BEGAN AS A HOSTEL At the heart of HAT is the hiker hostel. “The Norwich-Hanover area is usually a primary stopover for through-hikers that are headed into the White Mountains,” Kim says.

Hiking north, the Upper Valley is the place to stock up before moving farther along the trail, while hikers returning south often stop to lighten their load. At HAT, hikers may choose to stay in one of the 16 bunk beds in SPRING 2022 • HERE IN HANOVER

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the bunkhouse, semiprivate rooms that accommodate four, or private rooms. With a total capacity of 25 beds, the hostel is large enough to be comfortable and small enough to create a sense of community.

All bathrooms, the kitchen, and the living room are shared spaces.

There are laundry facilities, Internet access, computers, television and streaming services, board games, and discounted after-hour e-bike rentals for guests. Campsites are also available that include access to all indoor amenities (except the bed).

“Guests like to get outside and enjoy a nice campfire,” Kim says, so the large outdoor firepit is always going during the summer, and it’s where people often congregate.

Guests also enjoy the complimentary make-it-yourself-all-you-caneat breakfast of pancakes, waffles, eggs, seasonal fruit from the garden, and of course, coffee and tea. Kim says, “Every evening, our staff makes a fresh batch of batter so it’s ready for guests to pour on the griddle in the morning.” If it’s a zero day, when hikers take a break from the trail, they may just want to float on a tube in the river and eat a Popsicle. Besides having to pay only one dollar for your first pint of ice cream, there are frozen pizzas, burgers, and other items available for purchase on-site.

Since HAT is only a short distance across the bridge from the center of Hanover, “People often go into town and buy whatever they want and bring it back to cook in the kitchen or on the grill.”

While it’s usually through-hikers who visit in the summer months, the leaf peepers and week hikers arrive as the seasons change. In November, the hostel opens to long-term guests, from traveling nurses to nature seekers. Whatever the season, Kim says, “We have staff that live on-site, so there’s always someone there who can assist you.”

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BUILDING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY Robert Chambers passed away in April of 2021. When Kim took the reins of HAT, it became one of the few womanowned businesses in the e-bike and adventure industries. Yet, while her father’s dream and intention are still alive and growing, Kim is an adventurous trailblazer in her own right. Not only did she make the two-and-a-half-month cross-country journey with her father, but she was on the rowing team at Hanover High School and was one of the youngest people to ride in the Prouty Century—an annual 100-mile biking fundraising for cancer research.

As Kim sees it, her role is helping bring new people into the area to support the local economy by introducing them to local businesses, many of whom HAT partners with to create an unforgettable experience for guests and customers. It’s not about competition but community, which is why HAT works closely with local hotels and vendors, like Omer and Bob’s bike and sporting goods shop. It’s all about helping the customer get what they want. “HAT’s goal is to support other local businesses, and if we can help people feel like locals while doing that, then we’re doing our job right.” It’s also about reminding and informing locals about the vibrant and beautiful area they live in.

E-bikes to tours, events to hostel, from the Appalachian Trail or around the corner, HAT is about fun and adventure.

Still, from its inception, the main goal has never changed: “I want HAT to be a long-lasting and amazing place for everyone to love and enjoy. I want us to be a source of community.” Are you ready for an adventure? H

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rpmNH Visit Us at Our New Location After managing the Record and Poster Store in Hanover for the past 17 years, Upper Valley native Bryan Smith has reimagined and opened his new record and poster store at 53 South Main Street. The record collection spans all decades, while the poster collection is made up of historical offerings and original designs. Don’t miss out on the store’s unique collection of New England colleges memorabilia.

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D A R T M O U T H R O W E R S TA K E T O T H E M I G H T Y C O N N E C T I C U T Dartmouth College students have been rowing since the 1830s; it’s been a men’s varsity sport since 1957. And why not? The college is minutes from the banks of one of the best stretches of moving flatwater in the country—the Connecticut River. “You can row for miles,” says Sean Ward, ’21, who competed on the rowing team all four years and who served as team captain as a senior. Legendary coach Dan Roock, who has coached the sport since 1984 at World Championships, World Cups, at Princeton, Cornell, and is currently in his second stint at Dartmouth, agrees with Sean’s assessment.

“We have this wonderful river,” he says.

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The heavyweight team on the Connecticut River competes against WIlliams College on May 15, 2021.

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The rowing program at the college is about more than just the river, however. The program has top-flight coaches like Dan, Wyatt Allen (a former Olympian), and veteran women’s coach Nancy LaRocque in addition to a team of assistant and volunteer coaches. It attracts smart and coachable athletes like Sean, who attests that crew was at the center of his Dartmouth experience despite the fact that he chose the school for the academics. And the program has great facilities because a 21st-century collegiate level athletic program has to feature year-round training opportunities in order to have the strongest, most fit, best prepared athletes.

WONDERFUL RIVER Minutes from campus, the mighty Connecticut winds its way between Vermont and New Hampshire. Here, the Dartmouth crews can launch straight from their own boathouse. “Everyone is good at something,” says Dan, who holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in engineering.

“My strength is watching people row and knowing whether they have the potential to go fast.”

And they do go fast, aboard everything from singles to eight-person boats. In fact, in the past two years—that is, during times of pandemic—amid concerns about crowded shuttle vehicles and other apprehensions about health and safety, the teams have utilized one- and two-person boats more than ever before. Sure, the goal is for the larger teams to get used to rowing together and to improve camaraderie and teamwork. But in the larger picture, if the best you can

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Clockwise from top left: The Friends of Dartmouth Rowing House when the college dedicated the newly renovated facility to Friends of Dartmouth Rowing. Photo by Lars Blackmore.

Dartmouth varsity rowing competes against Williams College on May 15, 2021. Photo by Doug Austin. Wyatt Allen, who is the Betsy and Mark Gates 1959 head coach of men’s heavyweight rowing, addresses Dartmouth and Williams before their races. Photo by Doug Austin.

“My strength is watching people row and knowing whether they have the potential to go fast.”

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From top: The Dartmouth heavyweight group rows against Williams on the Connecticut River on May 15, 2021. Photo by Doug Austin. The new entrance to the renovated Friends of Dartmouth Rowing House on dedication day.

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get is small groups, Dan will take it.

Even as recently as fall 2021, the teams did a lot of singles and doubles work.

“There’s plenty to work on in regard to technique,” says Dan. “We had fun and improved.”

COACHABLE ATHLETES Women’s coach Nancy LaRocque appreciates that women’s rowing has been a varsity sport since 1997.

Although it doesn’t get much fanfare decades after its unveiling, Nancy recognizes the opportunities in women’s athletics that came as a result of the Title IX legislation in the 1970s.

“Statistics show the direct correlations between women in athletics and increased self-esteem and decreased drug use, unplanned pregnancies, and so on,” she says.

The setting and atmosphere around rowing at Dartmouth is so positive and inclusive that Nancy, in her 19th year as a coach (and second year at Dartmouth), refers to it as “Camp Dartmouth.” She recently met with Dartmouth head football coach Buddy Teevens during football season for a brainstorming session around recruiting top athletes. “As a coach, I feel support from all sides,” she says.

Meanwhile, she reports that this year’s team is fully invested in this year’s goals. And their confidence only grows as they begin to see tangible results. For example, the women lost to Boston College and UMass at a race in the spring of 2020. “We raced them after fall training,” she says, “and beat them pretty good.” The women’s team, says Nancy, is coachable and dying to get back on course after missing much of the last year during the pandemic.

Men’s lightweight rowing experienced a recent speed bump: in the summer of 2020, Dartmouth eliminated the program . . . briefly. Dartmouth alumni for whom—much like Sean—rowing had been central to their college experiences mobilized, voiced their

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“We’re all in the same boat,” says Dan. “If you don’t work together with the people in your boat, you’re just not going to move or make progress,” adds Sean. support, and rescued the program, which was reinstated before the school year started. “It wasn’t my favorite thing,” says Sean. “But the support was unbelievable. It was a definite highlight.”

Because Dartmouth is so rigorous academically, participation in a sport is a major challenge. “The discipline that the sport demanded helped me thrive academically and now in my job,” Sean says. “It’s all about time management.”

CAMARADERIE AND TEAMWORK Although the three teams, which include men’s heavyweight (over 160 pounds), men’s lightweight, and women’s, are separate, there is much collaboration, sharing of facilities, and teamwork among the coaches and athletes. Speaking of facilities, the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing House got a $7.5 million addition in 2019. In addition to training equipment, the facilities include “Erg rooms” (that is, rooms with ergometers, or rowing machines to a layperson), and—most importantly—water tanks with moving water that simulates the moving currents in an actual river. “It’s not the same as rowing in the river, but you can really get a lot done,” says Dan. With the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing House facility, athletes can train for their specific sports all winter, knowing that they get out what they 60

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put in. Yes, it’s an overused teamsports cliché, but with rowing, even more that most other team sports, the tired old truisms really do apply: everyone pulls in the same direction; like an orchestra, all instruments need to be in tune. And the most applicable and obvious cliché about rowing: “We’re all in the same boat,” says Dan. “If you don’t work together with the people in your boat, you’re just not going to move or make progress,” adds Sean. Sean would know; relatively new to the sport when he came out of high school, he joined the Dartmouth program as a walk-on. He worked hard (“Apparently Coach Roock saw me as someone with potential,” he muses), and qualified and competed in the 2021 World Championships in the Czech Republic with Dartmouth teammates Jack Stone, Cooper Tuckerman, and Chris Stich last July.

“He worked and got better and better,” says Dan. “Sean epitomizes what we hope all our athletes can achieve.” The team actually met Dan at his home near a pond in Craftsbury, Vermont, for a final tune-up before heading to Europe, where they were accompanied by longtime Dartmouth assistant rowing coach Trevor Michelson (who Dan describes as “probably the true spirit leader” of the men’s lightweight team).

As a recent graduate, Sean hopes that current and future Dartmouth rowers recognize the privilege and good fortune of participating in the program. “We realized this when our program got cut and then reinstated,” he says. “But it’s a special experience that isn’t easily replicated when you leave the sport and leave Dartmouth.”

And this spring the current team will be out at sunset dipping and pulling their oars in the waters of the Connecticut. Because, after all, says Dan, “In the end, we just really love making boats go fast in the water.” H SPRING 2022 • HERE IN HANOVER

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Vintage and variety are the hallmarks of the collection at rpmNH.

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A Store to Explore in Downtown Hanover BY

Wren Wahrenberger

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

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FIND RECORDS, POSTERS, AND MEMORABILIA AT rpmNH

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t’s a quiet weekday afternoon on Main Street in Hanover, with just a few shoppers hurrying down the sidewalk, bundled up against the breeze. However, at the rpmNH (Records, Posters, and Memorabilia) shop, things are getting busy. Funky music plays over the speakers, and a couple appearing to be of ’60s vintage enters the store and starts leafing through the record bins. Soon, a group of teenaged boys saunters in and heads straight for the large poster racks. A few more customers enter and start perusing the shelves of CDs, DVDs, and video and audiocassettes. A woman in her 20s arrives and checks out quickly with a laminated 11-by-17inch copy of modern artwork, saying it is a gift for a friend.

Store owner Bryan Smith asks the record shoppers if they need any help. A customer, who sports an impressive white beard, calls out, “This is the complete ‘Alice’s Restaurant!’ You don’t usually see this!”

When the customer comes to the register with two records for his wife, Bryan puts them in cornstarch bags, which he points out are biodegradable. Bryan then gives the customer a receipt to hold on to—just in case. “I’ve been doing this for 18 years, and I rarely get a return,” Bryan says. “I stand by and guarantee all of my products.”

“I looked at Alice, and she looks good!” the customer says with a grin. The find has made his day.

A Variety of Treasures Two of the teenaged boys each purchase a couple of larger 24-by-36-inch posters, and Bryan advises them on how to hang them. “Put a piece of tape on the back side of the poster and then put the thumbtack through the paper and the tape to avoid tearing.” He also points out the Command strips he carries to hang posters because Dartmouth students can’t use tacks. The boys thank him 64

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Left: The store displays a large collection of posters, including many from colleges throughout the region.

Below, from left: College students explore the original football program collection. Rock and roll and college sports memorabilia are just some of more than 3,000 images that are sold to area college and high school students as well as visitors who pop in.

Staff at rpmNH spend hours organizing the ever-expanding collection of more than 5,000 records.

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Top: So many choices and so little time! Looking for the perfect image to complete a dorm room.

Above: One of the many popular posters at rpmNH.

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politely for the advice and hustle out with their poster tubes.

Another of the teenaged boys stops and asks about heavy metal records and mentions a couple of albums by Van Halen and Pink Floyd that Bryan says are in high demand. “Titles like that come in and out of the store within hours—not days.” Bryan explains that to find coveted artists, including Led Zeppelin or Fleetwood Mac, you have to follow the store’s Instagram page, which he regularly updates with lists of newly acquired titles. Bryan never knows, for example, when locals who are downsizing will come in to rehome their record collections. The teen says he will definitely follow the page.

Bryan explains to the next customer, a gray-haired man who buys a CD, that he has a special machine to resurface his CDs and DVDs. He tells the customer that the store gets new inventory all the time, and the man tilts his head back

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and laughs, saying that he’s coming back when he has at least a few hours.

Not Your Average Posters It’s difficult to list the variety of products that rpmNH carries; it’s a shop one needs time to explore. Obviously it features a huge selection of vinyl records, and all sizes of posters and fabric wall hangings. Some customers will display the largest movie posters in light boxes, like one would see at a cinema, as a decoration for their home movie rooms. Bryan says he spends hours finding posters that are not typically found in chain stores. “But I also try to have posters that a mother with an eight-year-old could walk through the store and feel comfortable with.” He refuses to carry images that objectify women.

He notes that his bestselling posters are the laminated 11-by-17 size because “they fit in carry-on luggage.” One favorite with

a photo of teens trying to look cool reads “TEENAGERS: Tired of Being Harassed by Your Stupid Parents? ACT NOW! Move out . . . Get a job . . . Pay your own bills. Do it while you still know everything.”

Some of the 11-by-17-inch laminated posters in the store are designed by local teenaged and college-aged artists including Audrey Lee, Allegra Harvard, Neve Monroe-Anderson, and Natiqua Smith. Bryan notes that “many of the people who are drawn to the store have a tendency to be artistic.”

Customers can also find pins, stickers (the anime ones are popular as laptop decorations), and postcards at rpmNH. Those interested in Dartmouth memorabilia come for the vintage shirts and jackets and sports paraphernalia, such as football programs, set out reverently in mini displays. A few items from other Ivy League schools are also for sale. Bryan is proud that he carries the largest selection of Dartmouth Winter Carnival posters—more than 60 years’ worth. The store gets into the Winter Carnival spirit each year, selling lifesized cardboard cutouts of celebrities related to that year’s theme. This year the store features legendary movie spies.

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Giving New Life to an Upper Valley Institution Bryan, who grew up in Hanover, was always interested in music and performance art. He started the Hanover High Soar Throats a cappella group when he was in high school. He says he was inspired by his uncle, who started the Dartmouth Aires a cappella group. Eight members of his family have attended Dartmouth, and Bryan’s grandmother donated the Paddock Music Library. “My grandmother exposed me to all kinds of music growing up,” Bryan says, which explains why he’s able to answer customers’ questions about almost any music genre. And he notes that the number

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of customers has greatly increased since the store changed locations.

“I have a lot more foot traffic here,” Bryan says of the store’s new home located in the middle of Main Street in the Arcade building. He gets customers who come in and say they wish the store had been around when they were going to Dartmouth, not realizing that it had been 100 yards away, behind and below Starbucks on Lebanon Street. At that time, it was called IDVD (International DVD) and Posters, and Bryan was hired there in 2003 because of his music and movie acumen.

By 2009, DVD sales were starting to drop, but in 2010 records made a comeback, and Bryan, who by then had become the manager of the store, began switching to a new focus. Still, he heard people musing as they were walking by his open door, “How is this store still in business?” This was one reason he finally decided to change the name of the store to rpmNH because the focus was more on records at that point than DVDs. He credits his sister, Cutty Smith, with coming up with the new name.

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The ever-changing welcome wall invites you to sit and have your picture taken with celebrities’ cutouts.

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When all business slowed down due to COVID in 2020, original owner Ken Gorlin decided to retire, and after some soul searching, Bryan decided that this business was where he loved to be and purchased it. He feels lucky to have the current space, but he recognizes that parking is difficult, and that’s why he’s open until 9pm and on Sundays when parking is free.

No matter where his location, he says, “Record people are drawn to the shop like Pavlov’s dog. They see records, and they need to come in.

Although record companies are now releasing new vinyl, collectors want originals. We are the only ones who do what we do with records within a 60-mile radius.”

Always the environmentalist and patron of the arts, Bryan has rehomed the poorer quality vinyl records he comes across. “I have given away over a thousand records to student art projects,” he says. The store sells some of this painted vinyl, an innovative retro décor idea. Bryan hopes to find the time to paint some records himself with flowers for his flower boxes in the summer, a sign he’s looking to form roots in his new location.

In his early adult years, Bryan traveled the world, working on cruise ships and teaching ballroom dancing, among other duties. “I don’t have to go all over the world anymore. The world comes to me,” he says. He loves asking his customers, many of them former, current, or prospective Dartmouth students, this question: “Where are you from?”

“I enjoy doing this,” says Bryan, who hasn’t missed a day of work since his new location opened in April 2021. His smile reaches his eyes above his mask. “I enjoy working with the students.” H

ON VIEW

IN THE MOMENT: RECENT WORKS BY LOUISE HAMLIN February 12–September 3, 2022 In each scene, whether a fog-filled landscape or bundle of garlic scapes from the farmstand, Hamlin has explored light and form, creating images that suggest paint (or ink) and color as her driving force.

Louise Hamlin, Crew, 2021, oil on canvas.

Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Jeffrey Nintzel.

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FUN AND RELAXATION IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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couldn’t let my 60th birthday slip by without going somewhere special. However, last May, the month of this momentous occasion, the world was deep in the pandemic. Most countries were closed to foreigners. If a nation was

open and an airline flew there, finding a COVID test to return to the United States seemed a daunting task. If you could get your nose swabbed within the required time period (72 hours before takeoff then) and if your test was negative, you could fly home. However, the first challenge was figuring out where to go.

As I poked around on my laptop, struggling to find an inspiring adventure, an email popped up from a friend who had just returned from Club Med in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. A photo showed her sipping a tropical cocktail while reclining in beach chair. She was scuba diving in another. A third showed her hanging from a metal bar high in the air. A trapeze! My friend was at circus school, and it was in a country that I had wanted to visit for a long time. I wasn’t sure about Club Med, though.

SETTLING ON CLUB MED Founded in 1950 by two Frenchmen, Gilbert Trigano and Gérard Blitz, Club Med was among the first all-inclusive resorts with locations around the globe. During the 1980s when I was 20-something, Club Med was a swinging place with a French flare. People went for a week to party, sunbathe, play beach volleyball (if your hangover or sunburn weren’t too severe), and then dance until you dropped. The entire time, “GOs” (Gentil Organisateurs) prodded you to participate like enthusiastic camp counselors. The rooms were bare bones, but no one cared because you only slept in them. Instead of cash,

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Clockwise from above: Sunbathers relax on the enticing white beach. One of the swimming pools at Club Med Punta Cana. Tiny reef fish dart here and there around rocks, delighting snorkelers. The author swings on the high trapeze.

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everyone used beads to pay for the trinkets and adult beverages. You could also play tennis, archery, or take an aerobics class between pina coladas.

My then-boyfriend and I went to Club Med in the Bahamas. Afterward, we needed a vacation from our vacation. I had second thoughts about returning to Club Med based on that one experience, but flying on a trapeze enticed me. I called the 800 number to find out more.

“Non, you don’t have to go for a full week . . . Oui, we give COVID tests in our health center prior to your return to the United States . . . Non, we don’t use beads anymore. Drinks are included . . . Oui, you can do circus school every day.” In essence, everything was included from our home airport and back. The price was downright cheap, only $1,500 per person on a special, including airfare. It was turnkey, and it was the best opportunity to do something interesting in a foreign country. I booked a four-day visit for my husband Jack and me. Happy birthday to me!

PLAYING IN PUNTA CANA Club Med Punta Cana is a village unto itself, with lodging for around 2,500 guests, but only about 500 people were there last May because it was the off season and because people were still travel-shy due to COVID fears and restrictions. Except for more limited dining options, the resort was in full swing.

Upon our evening arrival, I quickly noticed that the age range of the guests had greatly expanded, and now ranged from toddler to 80-plus. The rooms were better, too, with large comfortable beds, a sizable shower, and a sitting area. A program on the desk listed the many land and water activities that we could do. For active vacationers like Jack and me, I had forgotten how much Club Med offered. We weren’t sure we could fit everything in.

On our first day, after gorging on a breakfast of exotic fruits, eggs to order, and a myriad of mini pastries, we joined a group lesson on the tennis courts. Then, as the sun heated the day, we headed to the beach where paddleboards, kayaks, and Sunfish sailboats were lined up for the taking. After paddling along the resort’s half-mile coastal crescent, we grabbed snorkels, masks, and fins from the water sports desk.

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Clockwise from top left: A water aerobics class led by GOs, some in lavish costumes. Gourmet refreshments at an afternoon beach party. A group tennis lesson at the resort’s substantial tennis center.

Guests socialize at the beach party. Outdoor beds (first come, first served) for napping, sunning, reading, and relaxing.

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“Head toward that end of the beach,” advised one of the waterfront counselors, pointing to a rock outcropping that marked the edge of the resort’s property. “You’ll see more fish there.”

After an hour watching schools of snapper and small, colorful reef fish dart here and there, we ate lunch then went for a walk to get a better sense of the resort’s layout. On our sojourn, we discovered a miniature-golf course beyond a soccer field.

After a rousing round of mini golf, we planned to head to the circus school in the middle of the resort’s expansive, manicured grounds. As we walked along the edge of the soccer field, a pick-up game was starting. “Want to play?” asked a GO, invitingly. They needed a couple more people to fill out the teams.

I had played soccer in high school and then joined a casual Wednesday game in Hanover for several years after college, but three decades had rolled by since I last kicked a soccer ball. Jack, who had grown up in a football town, had never played.

“You’ll catch on quickly,” the GO said to Jack. For the next hour, we sprinted up and down the field, chasing a black and white ball. In true Club Med fashion, some of the players were talented while others made up for their lack of skill with enthusiasm. When the game finally disbanded, we dripped with sweat and smiled broadly. “I might not be able to walk tomorrow,” I half kidded as we continued on our way toward the trapeze.

CIRCUS SCHOOL Only a couple of Club Meds offer circus school, which is in partnership with the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil. The GOs who teach the various elements of the circus school are actually members of Cirque du Soleil who then perform during the evenings.

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Trapeze is a daily offering, along with one other apparatus.

Upon entering the circus area, it was evident that some guests spent their entire stay learning circus tricks (and kept coming back on subsequent vacations for more), while others, like us, were green. We watched wideeyed as one of the regulars climbed several stories into the air on a small ladder, then balanced on a platform as an instructor used a large hook to pull the trapeze bar to the guest. The guest nodded to another coach on the ground in front of us, who was obviously in charge. “Hup!” yelled the trapeze master.

The guest stepped confidently off the platform. As he accelerated through the air, holding tight to the bar, he snapped his legs together then forward, then whipped them aft. On the next swing forward, he pulled his legs through his arms, then back again.

“Hup!” yelled the trapeze master again, and the guest released the bar, executing a perfect backflip into the safety net a couple stories below. He bounce-crawled to the edge of the net and then did a front flip off the net to the ground. “Just like that,” I nudged my husband.

When our turn came, a petite performer with the toned, fat-free body of an Olympic gymnast led us to a trapeze bar hanging at shoulder level above the ground. We practiced the basic move of stepping off the high platform and then pulling our legs through our arms. After passing that test, we were ready for our first aerial swing.

I went first, climbing the narrow ladder. Luckily, I’m not afraid of heights and reveled in the view of the ocean and palm trees. When I reached the platform, two other instructors greeted me, then clipped my safety harness into a cable system. That first step was a big one.

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“Hup!” commanded the trapeze master. With a gulp, I stepped off the platform and immediately felt myself accelerate like a kid on a super-powered playground swing. I got as much height as I could. “Hup!” I pulled my feet through my arms. This was fun!

“How about a backflip to dismount?” shouted the trapeze master.

That’s when I lost my brave blood.

“Maybe next time.” I shouted back.

Instead, I released the bar from a sitting position and landed smoothing on the safety net. What a thrill!

That evening, we watched our circus school instructors perform gravity-defying moves to strobing lights and energetic music. It was inspirational.

The next day, we didn’t move quite so spryly. Sixty years does that. We spent the majority of the day on the beach. I joined a water aerobics class to help ease my aching muscles. Jack and I had his-and-hers massages, and we went on a combo lunch cruise and snorkeling expedition.

On our third day, we tried archery, played beach volleyball, and danced at a beach party ( just like the old days). On our last day, Jack played more soccer. I played more tennis.

And we returned to circus school to try a vertical trampoline.

When we returned home, we needed a vacation from our vacation, but from hyperactivity, not from partying. It was the kind of tired that makes me crave more. Certainly, trying the trapeze was the high point of the trip.

After all, how many 60-year-olds have flown on a high trapeze? But mostly, we were surprised at how much Club Med had changed and how much we enjoyed it. H FOR MORE INFORMATION To find out more about circus school at Club Med Punta Cana and about Club Med vacations in general, go to clubmed.us.

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Living with Rosacea IDENTIFYING TRIGGERS AND SEEKING TREATMENT CAN HELP ROSACEA, PERSISTENT REDNESS ACROSS THE NOSE AND CHEEKS THAT DOESN’T GO AWAY, is a very common skin ailment that affects 10 percent of Caucasians, women more than men. “It’s very prevalent among adults 30 to 50 years old,” says Dr. Andre Berger, cosmetic dermatologist and founder of the Rejuvalife Vitality Center in Beverly Hills. Cases vary from mild to more aggressive conditions. There is no cure, but cosmetics, oral and topical medications, and laser surgery can mitigate its appearance. A proper diagnosis by a doctor can help determine how it can be controlled.

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CLEANSE YOUR FACE Cleansing when you wake up and before you go to bed helps remove oil and dirt that can irritate your skin.

It’s important to identify and avoid triggers that inflame rosacea, Dr. Berger says. “The biggest triggers are UV light, spicy foods that cause flushing, weather changes (going from cold to hot or hot to cold), alcohol, and emotions.

Sometimes certain emotions trigger flushing.”

“The diagnosis is based on clinical judgement,” Dr. Berger says. “We don’t biopsy rosacea and there are no lab tests. The doctor has to see it, take a history, and diagnose it so it can be treated. A lot of people, especially those with milder versions, don’t get diagnosed.”

WHAT IS ROSACEA? In rosacea’s mildest form, intermittent flushing and persistent redness, sometimes with superficial spidery blood vessels, appear on the cheeks and nose. “When it gets more advanced, little raised pustules appear in the same affected areas of the face.

It’s called adult acne, which is not the same as typical acne vulgaris,” Dr. Berger says. “Adults who never had acne as youths can suddenly develop these papules and can be misdiagnosed as having acne vulgaris when in fact they have rosacea, or adult acne.

Those people would definitely want to get treated.”

The most serious form, rhinophyma, is also the most obvious, and appears on the noses of men. “It looks like an irregular enlargement of the nose and is very red. It can also affect the cheeks and the chin and the area between the eyebrows. Rosacea does not always get worse, but it can. It’s a progression,” Dr. Berger says.

A less common form is ocular rosacea, which causes excessive tearing, dry eye, a gritty sensation, itching, and inflammation. “Patients may have

a mild form of rosacea and haven’t sought medical attention but suddenly start experiencing these issues with their eyes. They should seek a full evaluation by an ophthalmologist.”

POSSIBLE CAUSES What causes rosacea is not fully understood, Dr. Berger says. “So many factors come into play. Genetics, immune reactions, bacteria, and environmental issues can contribute to the development of this condition,” Dr. Berger says. “Ultraviolet light can be a trigger as well as a cause.

Microorganisms such as mites seem to play a role as they are seen in much higher numbers in rosacea-affected skin. We don’t know if that’s the cause or the consequence.”

It’s important to identify and avoid triggers that inflame rosacea, Dr. Berger says. “The biggest triggers are UV light, spicy foods that cause flushing, weather changes (going from cold to hot or hot to cold), alcohol, and emotions. Sometimes certain emotions trigger flushing.”

TREATMENT Management starts with proper skin care with pH balanced cleansers, UVA/ UVB protection with at least SPF 30 sunscreen, and regular use of moisturizers. Avoid products that will cause irritation, Dr. Berger advises. Cosmetics that have a green pigment are best at masking the redness, and there are many such products on the market.

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Further treatment is based on signs and symptoms for each individual patient. “Most of the treatments are designed to reduce the inflammation, although not all the redness is caused by inflammation. A lot of it is due to dilated blood vessels, so a lot of these topical treatments are also designed to reduce the dilation of the blood vessels that cause a lot of the redness.”

Topical treatments include metronidazole, azelaic acid, and ivermectin cream applied to the face once or twice a day. To treat papules, oral antibiotics such as doxycycline, minocycline, or tetracycline may be prescribed. Retin-A may also be prescribed in more advanced cases. Oral antibiotics are used for cases that don’t respond to the topical treatment and should be continued once flareups are controlled.

Another procedure that is very effective is intense pulsed light.

“The most common treatment for redness is IPL, which targets pigment underneath the skin by filtering light to focus on certain color wavelengths. If you use IPL that focuses on red pigment, you’re going to focus the energy on blood vessels and other red pigment targets. It’s different from using IPL on brown pigment. It’s an effective

6 ROSACEA SKIN-CARE TIPS treatment,” says Dr. Berger. But it’s not a one-time treatment, he explains.

Administered at least three or four times, based about a month apart, IPL will provide significant improvement, he says. “Unfortunately, you have to keep doing it periodically every two to three months or you will regress back to where you started.” Dr. Berger uses IPL in his practice “because it’s pretty effective and best for common, gardenvariety rosacea.” In rhinophyma, ablations or laser procedures are needed to smooth out the irregular skin surface.

Rosacea is often a lifetime condition so patients should continue to use the medications that work best at keeping it under control and avoid triggers. Dr. Berger recommends keeping a diary to identify what causes flareups. “Skin trigger diaries are very useful.” H

To help patients who have rosacea with skin care, dermatologists offer these tips: 1. Cleanse your face twice a day—very gently.

2. Moisturize every day.

3. Protect your skin from the sun year-round.

4. Choose rosacea-friendly skin-care products.

When shopping for products, dermatologists recommend that you read the list of ingredients before you buy. To reduce the likelihood of irritating your skin, avoid anything that contains: Alcohol, Camphor, Fragrance, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Menthol, Sodium laurel sulfate (often found in shampoos and toothpaste), and Urea 5. Test skin-care products and makeup before applying them to your face.

6. Be gentle with your skin.

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THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART@ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE ON VIEW

The Hood Museum of Art is free and open to all. Public programs are free unless otherwise noted.

Hours: Wednesday, 11am–5pm; Thursday and Friday, 11am–8pm; Saturday, 1–5pm.

For information, visit hoodmuseum. dartmouth.edu or call (603) 646-2808.

The Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth, will continue to provide both in-person and virtual programming throughout the spring months. Join us for lectures with scholars and discussions with artists. Contribute to important conversations on current issues and take a closer look at works in the collection. We can’t wait to see you in the galleries or online!

See the Hood Museum’s exhibition This Land: American Engagement with the Natural World on view through July 23, 2022. Photo by Rob Strong.

Through April 17, 2022 Shannon Te Ao: My Life as a Tunnel Shannon Te Ao (Ngãti Tuwharetoa / New Zealander, born Australia, 1978) implements Mãori traditions to explore the ambiguities and tensions within interpersonal relationships as well as the complex dynamics between Indigeneity, language, and loss.

Through May 21, 2022 Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Era: The John Kobal Foundation Collection

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Comprising some 6,000 prints, the recently acquired John Kobal Foundation Collection represents the full range of Hollywood studio photographs taken from the 1920s through the 1960s.

Through July 23, 2022 Form & Relation: Contemporary Native Ceramics This exhibition showcases the versatility of ceramics and the many forms it takes through the hands of six Indigenous artists from various regions within what is now the United States.

Through July 23, 2022 This Land: American Engagement with the Natural World This Land: American Engagement with the Natural World explores artistic responses to the natural world by diverse American artists working from the early nineteenth century to the present.

Through September 3, 2022 In the Moment: Recent Work

by Louise Hamlin This exhibition celebrates the work of Louise Hamlin, the former George Frederick Jewett professor of studio

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Through September 3, 2022 Drawing Lines What do you think about when you hear the phrase draw lines? A line can separate but also connect; it can create divisions and boundaries but also generate space. For artists, the line has been a critical apparatus for exploration.

Through April 30, 2023 Unbroken: Native American Ceramics, Sculpture, and Design This exhibit draws from the Hood Museum’s permanent collections to create dialogue between historical, modern, and contemporary works made

by Indigenous North American artists.

Ongoing From Altarpiece to Portrait: Assembling a European Collection This installation features highlights of the museum’s European holdings in a range of media and genres. Often created to valorize, moralize, or inspire, the works originally appeared in a range of venues, from public institutions to private homes to religious buildings.

Ongoing Orozco’s The Epic of American Civilization José Clemente Orozco painted The Epic of American Civilization between 1932 and 1934.

Ongoing Global Cultures: Ancient and Premodern While the museum’s ancient and premodern collections are neither chronologically or geographically comprehensive, they are broad and rich.

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April 27

Maker Night: On the Edge Special guest artist Louise Hamlin joins this Maker Night. The effects of art—emotional, metaphorical, and historical—are much discussed, but how artists actually create those effects is not. One of the less-noted aspects of art is the edge. Drawing from her current Hood Museum exhibition, In the Moment, as well as her new work, Hamlin will teach participants ways to manipulate edge with pencil, charcoal, and pastel. No studio experience is necessary for this interactive and free workshop. Space is limited. Registration is required.

6–7:30pm

Tour: This Land and Histories of Enslavement Michael Hartman, Jonathan Little Cohen Associate Curator of American Art, will discuss the relationship between enslavement and American art in the United States through a guided tour of This Land: American Engagement with the Natural World.

12:30–1:30pm

May 4

Hood Highlight Tours Join us for in-person tours of the museum galleries. Meet in the Russo Atrium five minutes before the start time. No registration necessary.

April 2 & June 4, 2pm; April 20 & May 18, 12:30pm

Space for Dialogue Gallery Talk: A Dream Deferred: Undocumented Immigrants and the American Dream Yliana Beck’s A Space for Dialogue exhibition explores works of art that call attention to undocumented immigrants whose livelihoods are constantly in danger as they make their way to the United States in hopes of better opportunities. This exhibition focuses primarily on poster prints, a popular and effective tool for spreading the word on injustice.

4–4:45pm

April 7

May 19

Convening: This Land: American Engagement with the Natural World A walkthrough of the exhibition with curators followed by three public panel discussions with contributors to the forthcoming exhibition-related catalogue.

Gilman Auditorium, 9am–4:30pm Reception Russo Atrium, 4:30–5:30pm Keynote Lecture Gilman Auditorium, 5:30–6:30 pm For details and a list of panelists, see our website.

Lecture: Seeing New Things Louise Hamlin taught in the Studio Art Department at Dartmouth for 29 years while exhibiting her own work nationally and internationally. In this lecture, Hamlin will talk about how she finds subject matter and develops it in her paintings, prints, and drawings.

Focusing mainly on her current exhibition in the Hood Museum, she will also glance back at her former work and forward toward a new subject.

Gilman Auditorium, 5–6pm

April 2, 20, May 18, June 4

May 25 April 13 Space For Dialogue Gallery Talk: Transcendent Landscapes: Abstracting Nature Focusing on five monumental works by female painters, this exhibition studies the spiritual role landscapes play in painting and considers the ways in which these works evoke metaphysical experiences for both the artist and the viewer.

Gutman Gallery, 4–4:45pm

Conversations and Connections: Unbroken Join cocurators Dillen Peace ’19 (Diné) and Shándíín Brown ’20 (Diné), former Diversifying Art Museum Leadership Initiative (DAMLI) Native American art interns, for an in-person conversation about their exhibition, Unbroken: Native American Ceramics, Sculpture, and Design.

12:30–1:30pm

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SPRING EVENTS THE HOOD MUSEUM OF ART @ DARTMOUTH COLLEGE May 26 Adult Workshop: Unbroken: Native American Ceramics In this interactive, discussion-based workshop, participants will explore the concepts of continuity and innovation in the exhibitions Unbroken and Form and Relation. Cotaught by Vivian Ladd, teaching specialist, Hood Museum of Art, and Jennifer Swanson, director, Ceramics Studio, Hopkins Center.

6–7:30pm

June 2 Adult Workshop: Expressive Writing This in-person workshop fuses explorations of works of art in the galleries with fun and meaningful expressive writing exercises. Space is limited. Visit the website to register.

6–7:30pm

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HOPKINS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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

Big Move: Discussion and Workshop: Wisdom and the Aging Body Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 4pm

April 8–9 The Day The Moore Theater, 7:30pm

April 15 March 26 Met Opera in HD: Don Carlos Spaulding Auditorium, 12pm

March 29 Edgar Meyer and the Scottish Ensemble Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

March 31–April 1 SITI Company: The Medium The Moore Theater, 7:30pm

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School Matinee: Small Island Big Song Spaulding Auditorium, 10am

April 15 An Evening with Nikole Hannah-Jones The Moore Theater, 7pm

April 16 Small Island Big Song Spaulding Auditorium, 2 & 7:30pm

April 19–20 Roger Guenveur Smith: Otto Frank Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

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School Matinee: Roger Guenveur Smith: Otto Frank Spaulding Auditorium, 10am

Met Opera in HD: Turandot Lowe Auditorium, 1pm

April 29 Angelique Kidjo

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April 21–22 George Emilio Sanchez: In the Court of the Conqueror Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

Coast Jazz Orchestra Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

May 14

April 23

Dartmouth Symphony Orchestra Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

Culley Concerto Competition Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

May 15

April 26

Greg Hayes, Piano Church of Christ at Dartmouth, 1pm

Amir ElSaffar’s Rivers of Sound Orchestra Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

May 19

April 29

Dartmouth Idol Finals Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

Angelique Kidjo Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

May 21

May 4 Osvaldo Golijov: Falling Out of Time Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

Met Opera in HD: Lucia di Lammermoor Loew Auditorium, 1pm

May 22 Handel Society Spaulding Auditorium, 1pm

May 27–28 Dartmouth Dance Ensemble The Moore Theater, 7:30pm

May 28 Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble Spaulding Auditorium, 7:30pm

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Discover the science and the art behind making and playing musical instruments.

Exhibit: Wonder Woods Wonder Woods is specially designed to ignite the curiosity and support the development of the museum’s youngest visitors—children ages 5 and under. Informed by the latest research on early childhood development, this permanent, 600-square-foot, multilevel learning space is designed to foster an early love and interest in STEM learning (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) as it aims to help children become confident lifelong learners.

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

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Exhibit: Bubbles: Science in Soap Delight in experimenting with surface tension, concocting new ways to create a bubble, crafting a foam sculpture, and injecting a bubble with mist. From bubble-inspired architecture and magic to frozen bubbles, these images present a fresh take on the bubbles we see in our daily lives.

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Exhibit: Selections from Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments Selections from Making Music: The Science of Musical Instruments highlights select experiences from this classic Montshire exhibition and explores how musical instruments are created and played.

Investigate the relationship between key instrument design variations, the sounds produced, and hear stories of the people who make and play musical instruments.

Exhibit: Give It a Whirl: Exploring Motion From the flow of water and the path of planets to the spinning of tops and the rotation of balls, objects move in unique and interesting ways! Learn about the science behind movement. The concepts of gravity, momentum, inertia, turbulence, and more are examined and explained through interactive experiences that offer connections to real-life occurrences.

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Exhibit: Solve It! Puzzles, Math & Problem-Solving Energize your brain and spark your imagination as you quest to solve hands-on puzzles and games. Solve It! empowers and encourages you to test your perseverance and problem-solving skills as you hunt for solutions using geometry, patterns, and math.

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Exhibit: Discovering the Natural World Featuring real tools of scientific research, Discovering the Natural World makes learning about living plants and animals an interactive process that will surprise and delight. Get curious as you explore interconnected exhibits that help you discover your inner scientist.

March 17

Homeschool Series: Sustainable Engineering for Ages 8–11 Combine engineering design and alternative energy strategies, as we create cardboard structures and fit them with solar, wind, and other sustainable energy solutions!

10:30am

Science Story Time: Moon Learn about the moon as we read the book Moon! Earth’s Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty. Afterward, we’ll have fun with moon art—lava, craters, and all.

10:30am

March 17 Exhibit: Air Works Air Works, featuring a dazzling array of interactive exhibits, helps to flex engineering muscles, strengthen the understanding of core scientific concepts, and spark the imaginations of all ages.

Exhibit: Life in Local Waters See fish, frogs, and turtles native to the New England region. Each aquarium is representative of a different freshwater habitat. From toads to turtles, crayfish to trout, view native species close up.

Family Science Activities Every day is different! You may get to hold a fossil or make a parachute, build an electric circuit, or use a microscope! Visit montshire.org for dates and times.

11am & 2pm

Homeschool Series: Sustainable Engineering for Ages 12–15 Combine engineering design and alternative energy strategies, as we create cardboard structures and fit them with solar, wind, and other sustainable energy solutions!

1pm

Pulley Sayre and learn about these interesting birds of prey. Afterward, we’ll make our own flapping bird toys to take home.

10:30am

April 5 Hanover Garden Club: Floral Designs Inspired by Fabulous New England Gardens Join Thelma Shoneman in this program, which features floral designs inspired by four New England gardens: Coastal Maine Botanical Garden; Hildene in Vermont; Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Massachusetts; and Bedrock Gardens in New Hampshire. Each arrangement includes a different leaf manipulation which Thelma will demonstrate.

1pm

April 9 Cardboard City Transform the Montshire into a model city made of cardboard!

10:30am

May 2 March 24 Science Story Time: Fish Fun Relax surrounded by the aquariums in Life in Local Waters as we read the book Pattern Fish by Trudy Harris. After the story time we’ll create our own patterned paper fish to take home.

10:30am

March 31 Science Story Time: Vultures Join us as we read Vulture View by April

Homeschool Series: Aquatic Explorations for Ages 6–8 Explore our local aquatic world in this three-week series. Using microscope, we’ll learn about the aquatic insects and invertebrates found in ponds. We’ll also be introduced to the many vertebrate species that live in our local ponds and streams such as frogs, salamanders, turtles and fish.

10:30am

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May 2 Homeschool Series: Aquatic Explorations for Ages 9–12 1pm

Homeschool Series: Aquatic Explorations for Ages 9–12

May 3 Hanover Garden Club: Designing with Ferns Learn about the diversity among ferns and how to use these plants in the garden. Speaker Leslie Duthie will also share the important ecological role of ferns in the landscape and how they are affected by mammal populations and soil conditions.

1pm

Discover the Joy of Science at Home!

Developed, hosted, and curated by the Montshire’s education team, this online learning series consists of videos and resources that allow young learners to delve into a different topic using a variety of learning methods.

Learning opportunities include: • Teacher’s Guide for educators • DIY science projects for kids and

parents to do at home • Downloadable activities, such as scavenger hunts and puzzles • Video explorations of science concepts Learn all about pond life, boats, the sun, bubbles, skeletons, light, air, and more! Visit our website and click on Montshire at Home for more information.

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The Norwich Bookstore 291 Main Street Norwich, VT (802) 649-1114 norwichbookstore.com For more information and an up-to-date list of events, visit norwichbookstore. com, sign up for their email newsletter, or follow the Norwich Bookstore on social media (@norwichbookstore on Instagram, @NorwichBooksVT on Twitter, and @norwichbookstore on Facebook).

March 19 Emma Hunsinger and Tillie Walden: My Parents Won’t Stop Talking!

As of now, this is an in-person story time event at the Norwich Bookstore.

2pm

April 7 Matt Bell: Refuse to be Done—Online!

From lauded writer and teacher Matt Bell, Refuse to Be Done is encouraging and intensely practical, focusing always on specific rewriting tasks, techniques, and activities for every stage of the process. Visit norwichbookstore.com to register for this online event.

7pm

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Howe Library 13 South Street Hanover, NH (603) 643-4120 thehowe.org Howe Library is open for browsing!

Visit thehowe.org for new hours and safety guidelines, and check the website regularly for up-to-date news and events.

March 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Playgroup for Ages 0–2 A time for caregivers and babies to meet and play. Toys, board books, and music for our youngest patrons.

9:30am

March 16, 23, 30 Chess Club Drop in for a game of chess; beginner to seasoned players.

6pm

March 16 Reading Upwards! Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life

Join us for Reading Upwards! A book group about living, meaning, and belonging. By Zoom only. Email jared. jenisch@thehowe.org for an invitation and more information.

6:30pm

March 17, 24, 31, April 7 Morning Story Time Stories and then stay and play or make some art. For ages 2½ to 4.

9:30am

March 20, April 10, May 15 The Howe Writing Salon Join James Crews, editor of the bestselling anthology How to Love the World, for one of a series of writing workshops on mindful journaling. Online via Zoom.

Email jared.jenisch@thehowe.org to reserve a spot.

4pm

March 28 Let’s Talk: ESL Conversation Hour Join us in a relaxed, comfortable environment to practice your English.

Held via Zoom.

12pm

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Hikes for Every Month of the Year!

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

March Corey Road at the AT 2 miles round-trip Storied Stones of the South Side 1.75 miles Trescott Trails: Knapp Road and Ascutney View 2.6 miles round-trip

April Mink Brook Trail and Tanzi Tract 1.5 miles

May Hayes Farm Park and Audrey McCollum Trail 1.1 miles round-trip Waterfalls of Slade Brook 1 mile round-trip Wildflowers and Waterfalls 2.5 miles

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Other Noteworthy Events Online Exhibit: Norwich Women Crafting the Future For 200 years Norwich women have advocated for change, taken a stand, and contributed to our community. Abolition, temperance, and the right to vote are just some of the causes. They have sewn, knitted, and quilted. They have marched, petitioned, debated, and raised funds.

They have fought for their rights and voices, and while doing so have crafted a better world. norwichhistory.org

March 17, 24, 31, April 7 Virtual Class: Shakers 101 Join Enfield Shaker Museum’s Education Coordinator Kyle Sandler for an introductory class exploring the answers to these questions and more. All sessions will be recorded so participants can tune in live or enjoy the course at their own pace. Zoom link and syllabus will be sent out one week before the class starts.

Email education@shakermuseum.org.

Zoom, 2pm shakermuseum.org

April 6 Disability and the Poetry of Natural and Supernatural Worlds Four poets—Eli Clare, Judy Chalmer, Deborah Lisi-Baker, and Toby McNutt— reflect on the ways disabled poets write about natural and supernatural spaces.

To register, visit vermonthumanities.org.

Zoom, 7pm

May 4 Civil War, Emancipation, Reconstruction, and America’s National Parks Central Park and Yosemite Valley became public parks during the tumultuous years before and during the Civil War. UVM historian and former National Park Service superintendent Rolf Diamant explains how antislavery activism, war, and the remaking of the federal government gave rise to the American public park and the very concept of national parks. To register, visit vermonthumanities.org.

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Jaclynn Rodriguez Executive Director, Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center

Talk about how The Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC) not only raises cancer research funding but also helps cancer patients with services not covered by health insurance.

The Friends of NCCC raises funds to provide seed funding for innovative cancer research projects to fuel the next life-saving discovery. The Friends also funds patient and family support services, which go beyond what is offered in the hospital—things like support groups, massage, transportation and grocery assistance, and more.

These services, which are not covered by insurance, are provided to patients and their loved ones free of charge and are a lifeline. They are made possible by the Friends and The Prouty.

How has your work been affected by disruptions caused from the ongoing pandemic?

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engage with community members to further our mission. In 2021 we hosted a hybrid 40th Prouty with both virtual and limited in-person participation options, and we raised a record-breaking $4.1 million for the Norris Cotton Cancer Center. It is inspirational to see the way the community rallies around our cancer center despite a global pandemic.

The Prouty is your signature annual event. What do you have planned for this year?

Plans are underway for the 41st Prouty, July 8 and 9, and we are excited to bring our community back together in person for a traditional Prouty with new enhancements to raise vital funds and awareness for the Friends of NCCC. We are working closely with local health and safety officials to ensure a safe experience for all participants and volunteers. The Prouty is a true celebration of our community coming together to make a difference for cancer patients and their families, and it brings hope to everyone involved.

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Join us and bike, walk, row, or golf this year!

Aside from a monetary donation, what other ways can people become involved to help continue NCCC’s mission?

Participate in one of our many events, including The Prouty (theprouty.org), create your own fundraiser (friends fightingcancer.org), become a corporate partner, or volunteer to help support our efforts. The options to get involved with the Friends are endless.

Learn more at CancerCenterFriends.

Dartmouth.edu.

What nonwork activities do you enjoy to help cope with stress?

I love spending time (and staying very busy!) with my three young kids and my husband. In the winter, you can find our family skiing together, and in the summer, we love swimming at the lake and camping. When I have the opportunity, I love to curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee. H