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32 Rites of Spring in Tuckerman RavineExtreme skiing, New Hampshire style.by Lisa Densmore

49TREND WATCHHome owners’ guide to building, remodeling, and decorating with advice from local experts.

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14 Season’s BestSpring days.

26 Business Senseby Ian Raymond Banks Chevrolet.

39 Bright Ideasby Susan Nye Host an at-home spa party.

74 Travel Logby Debbie Johnson Heart of the Americas: Costa Rica.

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Celebrate Spring!

Be sure to visit our website, www.aroundconcordnh.com.

After hibernating indoors through a dreary

gray winter, there’s nothing better than

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by a riot of color—rich red tulips, sunny

yellow daffodils, and fl owering trees and

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As the season’s longer days and warmer

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Warmer weather also brings out kids riding their bikes—a sure sign of spring—and

athletes of all ages are dusting off their baseball mitts, golf clubs, and running shoes.

Running seems to be growing in popularity every year, and Alan Blake takes a look at some

of Concord’s main events—and the people behind them—beginning on page 20. And while

we may be celebrating spring, snow skiing is still available up north. Lisa Densmore takes us

on a fun-fi lled ski trip to Tuckerman Ravine beginning on page 32.

We’re also paying a visit to Banks Chevrolet, a Concord fi xture since 1957 (page 26). Their

newly renovated building on Manchester Street has all the latest customer conveniences,

including a restaurant! Got the travel bug? Debbie Johnson leads us on a tour of Costa Rica,

an increasingly popular tourist destination (page 74).

Whatever you’re doing this season, let Around Concord be your guide to the best local

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Alan BlakeAlan, a journalist and freelance writer before becoming Director of Communications at NHTI, jogs regularly (though reluctantly) to stay in shape for skiing and hiking in the White Mountains. Alan is an adjunct professor in the Plymouth State University College of Business Administration and lives in New Hampton with his two teenagers.

Susan Nye Writer, photographer, and chef, Susan Nye is a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout New England. Her short story Murder on the Mountain is one of 20 in Live Free or Die, Die, Die! (Plaidswede Publishing, October 2011), an anthology of murder and mayhem in the Granite State.

Ian RaymondIan has been photographing people and places in New Hampshire for over 30 years, and his studio is located in Laconia. Besides photography for magazines, catalogs, and brochures, he specializes in architectural photography and fi ne art portraiture. He is working on a book of scenic photography entitled The Lakes Region: Rediscovering the Beauty of Central New Hampshire. When not shooting, Ian is involved with renewable energy and conservation issues as chairman of the Sanbornton Energy Committee.

Lisa DensmoreA three-time Emmy Award–winning television producer and host, Lisa has been a familiar face around New England for her work on PBS and for various sports and outdoor networks. She contributes regularly to more than 30 regional and national magazines on various nature and wildlife topics. She has written seven books, including Best Hikes with Dogs: New Hampshire and Vermont and Hiking the White Mountains. She also blogs and vlogs regularly for AudubonGuides.com.

Amy KanyukAmy is a founding member of the Concord law fi rm of McDonald & Kanyuk, PLLC. She concentrates her practice in the areas of estate and tax planning for high net worth individuals and families, and estate and trust administration. She writes and speaks frequently about taxes and estate planning.

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IF YOU CAN DO IT ON YOUR COMPUTER,

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YOUR PHONE. Smartphones—running on either Google’s Android or

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the nearest Starbucks. But mimicking your laptop is only part of the equation. Smartphones also let you

do things no computer would dare to attempt,

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live without that?” Some of these are:

EVERNOTE (www.evernote.com)Remember everything. Evernote keeps notes. What kinds of notes? Typed, handwritten, audio, video, snapshots—everything. Evernote even has its own apps such as ShopAdvisor, which tells you where you can fi nd your items at the best prices. Once you have all your notes in there, it’s easy to fi nd them later with the search function.

ANDROID FLASHLIGHT TINY FLASHLIGHT + LED (www.amazon.com/Nikolay-Ananiev-Tiny-Flashlight-LED/dp/B004Q3CJQ0) and iPHONE iHANDY FLASHLIGHT (www.ihandysoft.com/fl ashlight.html) Right now, you’re thinking there is no way you’re going to waste your time downloading an app that does nothing other than simply light up your screen or turn on the fl ash. Novelty or not, this will be the fi rst thing you think of the next time the power goes out.

LIFE360 (www.life360.com)A winner of the Android Developers Challenge, this app demonstrates just how much smartphones can do. Life360 uses GPS, cellular, and Internet data to pinpoint the location of each member of your family. It’s easy for each person to check in or send an alert for help. The app also shows the locations for nearest hospitals and police stations and even goes so far as to show you where registered sex offenders live.

PINTLEY (www.pintley.com)Tired of the same old beers? Tried something exotic at a bar last month but you have no idea what it was? You need Pintley, which keeps track of the beers you’ve tried and lets you rate how well you enjoyed them. Rate a few and the next time you’re feeling adventurous, Pintley will suggest something right up your alley.

GOOGLE (www.google.com/mobile/google-mobile-app_exp/index.html)Yes, you can use Google Search on any Internet browser, but the Google Search app lets you search with both your voice and your camera. The speech recognition is top-notch, and you’ll be amazed at what you can learn just by snapping a photo of the stores you walk by downtown and then letting Google Goggles process the image. The image search can also work on UPC codes so you can compare prices and fi nd product reviews before you buy. V

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greet the changing of the season

Spring


daysBring on spring! Fiddlehead ferns uncurling

at the edge of the road are a sure harbinger

of the new season, though not as showy as

the mosaics of color that blooming hyacinth,

tulips, daffodils, crocus, and sunny forsythia

create. Mother Nature may still have a trick

or two up her sleeve, but we know the

vernal season will triumph, and the Earth

reawaken after its long nap.

The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day. —Robert Frost


The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. —Henry Van Dyke


In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt. —Margaret Atwood

Ideas for spring1. Divide perennials and share with friends.2. Plant spring greens like spinach, romaine, and arugula in a window box. 3. Fill vintage teacups with violets for individual arrangements. 4. Buy hardier, locally grown plants—support your local growers. 5. Arrange spring blooms in a straw hat lined with heavy foil or

a shallow bowl.


Ref Ra in f Rom “gilding the lil y” —or the tulip, daffodil, or crocus. Spring’s first blooms offer all the color that’s needed. Pick the brightest and best from your garden, market, or flower shop, and arrange in a clear container. A vintage milk bottle makes a great vase. Who could ask for more?


Lemon Mini-Tartsf o r s p r i n g

If you find yourself think-ing about lemons after a spring-cleaning session, don’t be surprised.While chocolate and other full-bodied treats dominate winter days, even our taste buds appreciate the lighter, fresher side in spring.

Buy premade tart shells, or use your favorite sweet, flaky dough recipe. You’ll want to double it, though, as this filling makes enough for 2 dozen tarts if you use a regular-sized muffin tin.

For filling:1 stick unsalted butter1 cup sugar5 eggs, at room temperatureM cup juice (about 4 lemons)2 Tbsp finely grated lemon zestV tsp salt1 tsp pure vanilla extractOptional: fresh mint leaves

1. Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until they are well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating on low after each addition. Then blend in the juice, zest, and salt.

2. Pour mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 to 8 minutes. Then lower the heat and whisk the mixture briskly for another minute or two, but don’t let it come to a boil.

3. Cool slightly, add vanilla, then distribute filling evenly into the cooled tart shells. If desired, garnish each tart with a sprig of fresh mint.


Capital Area Race Series (CARS) 2012NHTI cross-country team coaches Tom Walton and Perry Seagroves linked these seven races, creating a local “season” that encourages friendly competition and community among area runners. Each event has its own quirks and challenges and supports a different cause. Compete for the $1,500 purse and run six of the seven events to earn a coveted CARS jacket. Learn more at www.capitalarearaceseries.com.

March 3113th Gilmanton 5K Road Race. Held in memory of Warren Nighswander, cash awards attract a strong top field, but all ages and abilities are most welcome for this early season warm-up.

April 7SEA 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk. A flat course staged at Hazen Drive is a great opportunity to post a strong time!

April 20NHTI/Delta Dental 5K Road Race. Start at Delta Dental’s corporate of-fices, through the root canal, along NHTI’s Seekamp Trail, and back to the quad, where burgers and hot dogs cooked on a monster grill await.

May 12Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K. A jaunt along the pastoral trails of this National Historic Landmark.

June 2Over the River and Through the Woods Run for the Animals 5K. Just like it says, across the I-93 overpass and over the Merrimack River and through the woods of the SPNHF trails on the East Side. Supports the SPCA.

July 21Bill Luti 5-Miler. Founded in 1968 and one of the oldest footraces in New England, a historical tribute to the father of Concord running—and the USA standard measurements system.

July 2818th Canterbury Woodchuck Class 5K. Now a mainstay at the Canter-bury Fair (“Always the last Satur-day in July!”), you can run or walk and then attend what the National Geographic Society considers an “outstanding attraction.”

READy, SET, GO! The annual NHTI/Delta Dental 5K Road Race attracts nearly 400 runners and walkers to the campus each spring.

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The term “running around

Concord” means so much

more than searching for the

perfect parking spot on Main

Street. In fact, a growing

number of locals are, quite

literally, running around the

city’s streets, bike paths, and

walking trails.

Fueled by energy bars

and vitamin water (or just

as often a Snickers and jug

of chocolate milk), today’s

runners are an eclectic mix.

While serious competitors

tear up a 5K course (that’s

3.1 miles to you and me) in

16 minutes, the field typically

includes just as many—or

more—who are simply

getting some exercise,

enjoying quality time with

friends and family, and

taking running to new levels

of deliberation (walking).

Whenever they cross the

finish line, however, they all

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A regular at many of these events for the past two decades or so is Perry Seagroves, local running wonk and chemistry professor at NHTI. He says Concord is experiencing a local version of the “running boom” of the 1970s inspired by the likes of Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, and Bill Rodgers, running icons who helped popularize the sport. Seagroves, the quintessential runner with lean, wiry limbs (and quintessential professor with disheveled hair and Coke-bottle glasses) says Prefontaine, or “Pre” as he was called, with his flowing long hair and mustache, was a cool runner.

cool running“Those two words had never been used together before to describe runners,” says Seagroves. “Runners were no longer considered to be nerdy geeks. They were cool. Well, almost.”

Today’s runners are anything but social outcasts. Run-ner's World magazine profiles its typical runner as highly educated, with well-above-average household income, and a median age of 42. In other words, running along-side your kid and his high school friends are likely to be his future college professor, your lawyer or accountant, the CEO from the dealership where you bought your hybrid SUV, the lady you call when your computer is on the fritz, and the guy who grows your organic turnips.

While the running crowd cuts across age and gender lines, it’s surprising to learn that the local running scene is dominated not by athletic teenagers but by that demo-graphic powerhouse, the baby boomers. With a pretty even split between males and females, the 40-to-59-year-olds are ubiquitous at area 5Ks—health-conscious empty nesters who enjoy networking and hobnobbing with friends, family, and colleagues in their endless pursuit of agelessness.

Data from coolrunning.com reveal a dramatic increase in events and participants over the past decade.

Gainin G Tra c TionYear # of Concord Races # of Participants 2000 4 1,4282001 4 1,3642002 5 1,3142003 7 1,8322004 9 2,5182005 10 2,8482006 10 3,2482007 12 3,6782008 12 4,0582009 13 4,8802010 19 5,927


Of course, running got really cool in Concord with the launch of the Rock ’N Race. With live music along the course, a culinary smorgasbord awaiting finishers, and a general carnival-like at-mosphere, the Concord Hospital fundraiser has become the mother of all local running events. Last year the annual gallop through downtown drew more than 5,000 runners and walkers!

Concord has a rich running history. It started with Bill Luti, who built a strong cross-country program at Concord High School in the 1960s.

The running boom of the ’70s followed, and the number of events grew, including the Chubb 10-Miler, the Fred Hackett 10K, Couples 5K, and the race that honored Luti, the Bill Luti 5-Miler, which is still held each summer. Staging a race takes money, lots of volunteers, and a “champion” to pull it all together. By 2000, just four road races remained, the Bill Luti 5-Miler, the Concord Jingle Bell Run, the SEA 5K, and the new Galloping Gobbler.

The success of the Rock ’N Race revitalized

Over the past decade, the Concord running scene has exploded. Events like the Rock 'N Race, Bill Luti 5-Miler, and Concord Jingle Bell Run attract thou-sands of runners and walkers. “Concord has become a bit of a running mecca,” says

Seagroves.

OppOSit E t Op: t he Luti 5-Miler is still held each summer and harkens back to Concord’s running roots, Bill Luti, and Concord High School’s championship years. OppOSit E CENt ER: t he Rock 'N Race is Concord’s mother of all races, attract-ing thousands of runners, walkers, and spectators. t Op: Northeast Delta Dental’s tom Raffio (right) has helped re-vive a running zeal many say was launched by long-time Concord High cross-country coach Bill Luti (left) in the 1960s. CENt ER a ND BOt t OM: Runners of all ages and abilities participate.


interest in the sport. Started in 2003, this brainchild of developer Steve Duprey proved to be the perfect blend of community engage-ment in support of a charitable cause—in this case, the hospital’s cancer center—and a resurgence in casual running.

Over the past decade, the Concord running scene has exploded. An offhand analysis of coolrunning.com, the runners’ online bible, shows Concord area running events have grown from four races with 1,428 partici-pants in 2000 to 19 events and 5,927 partici-pants in 2010. “Concord has become a bit of a running mecca,” says Seagroves.

l ocal boom“Running and racing in general is up nation-wide during the tough economic times,” says Bob Teschek, a lifelong running enthusiast who ran on Luti’s ’62 and ’63 championship cross-country teams at Concord High and eventually founded Granite State Race Ser-vices, which scores about 250 races each year. “Though Concord was already beginning to boom before the national trend,” he adds.

Leading the pack in Concord’s boomlet is Northeast Delta Dental, a longtime sponsor of the Mount Washington Road Race. In 2005, Northeast Delta Dental partnered with NHTI, Concord’s community college, to launch a 5K to raise money for student scholarships.

“I started to think that if Northeast Delta Dental is going to sponsor these races, I might as well run in them,” recalls Tom Raffio, president and CEO. Thus began his training under corporate fitness coach and longtime Concord High School phys ed teacher Tom Walton. If Concord is a running mecca, then Raffio has become a devoted pilgrim, shedding pounds and building endurance by competing in about 75 events last year alone.

“It is a great way to stay fit and keep your weight down, and runners are really nice people,” says Raffio. “I enjoy the camarade-rie.” Raffio’s trainer, Tom Walton, and NHTI’s Perry Seagroves became race directors of the NHTI/NEDD 5K and were so inspired by its success that they conceived the Capital Area Race Series (CARS). “The idea was to get more runners involved and to support partici-pation, friendly competition, health, fitness, camaraderie, and fun for all generations,” says Raffio, whose firm plays a lead sponsorship role in the race series.

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to July, with events, results, and standings posted on its website. A mix of recreational and competitive runners compete for cash and prizes for overall performance and in age categories. In 2011, some 200 runners registered for CARS and 162 earned a coveted CARS jacket by completing at least six of the seven events.

cros sing the finish lineThe historical Bill Luti 5-Miler, the festive Rock ’N Race, the Thanksgiving Galloping Gobbler, the NHTI/NEDD race around the campus’s Seekamp Trail (with burgers for all cooked on a monster grill), the Over the River and Through the Woods Run for the Animals, the cross-country 5K around the grounds of Shaker Village—Concord’s race events are as eclectic as their participants. With the wellness craze promoted by groups such as the Wellness Coalition, the success of nonprofits using events to raise money for good causes, and the support of corporate sponsors such as Northeast Delta Dental, Grappone Automotive, NHTI, and Stonyfield Yogurt, the local running scene is positioned for a strong kick down the home stretch.

Runners, you see, are a collegial and connected community. Running has regained its popularity, and it’s not the competition, but running for health, for community, and to support specific causes. Runners are ambassadors for their sport, spreading the good word about how much fun it can be and which events are the coolest. That’s easy to do in today’s wired society, in which word of mouth has become click of finger. And cyberspace is doing for the sport what “Pre” did for running in the ’70s. With the Internet, participants can quickly see their time for a race, compare it to their friends’ times, and even figure out what it would equate to for a younger runner.

With iPods, Nikes, and electronic timing chips on their bibs, today’s runners are the epitome of cool! Well, almost. V

Alan Blake, a journalist and freelance writer before becoming the director of communica-tions at NHTI, has been involved in many 5Ks as race director, runner, and volunteer. He jogs regularly (though reluctantly) to stay in shape for skiing and hiking.


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Leading the way with 21st century customer service

Grabbing my camera, I jumped out of the car, eager to catch the lighting on the gorgeous new Banks Chevrolet building at 137 Manchester Street in Concord before sunset. A salesman ap-proached and began to fi ll me in on the history of the dealership. Here was an employee who had been with Banks Chevrolet for many years. He took a genuine interest in the company and with great pride showed me a classic, red-neon Chevy sign that had been reclaimed from the original dealership building. It was now displayed as retro art, hanging in the new drive-in service bay that allows customers to drop their cars off for service, valet style, and avoid inclement weather.

This recently constructed building is home to Banks Chevrolet. Banks is also a dealership for Cadillac, Buick, and GMC.


Another amenity for customers and employees alike is the diner-style restaurant. Alice’s offers a wide array of goodies cooked up by the folks from the Red Blazer.

Lower left: Gen-eral Manager Bill Jasak checks the status of the facility’s heating system. Shown above are five waste boilers and one natural gas boiler that’s used as backup.

The computer network uses 7 miles of cable to connect all of the individual workstations to the server.

Welcome to the 21st cen-tury! The exciting Chevy Volt plug-in electric vehicle has incredible range because of an onboard gas generator. It also lets the operator communicate with the car via mobile apps. You can check charge levels, start your car remotely, sched-ule service, find your car with photo reminders, and check efficiency.

The neon Chevrolet sign was reclaimed from the original dealer-ship building and currently hangs in the drive-in service bay. Also reclaimed from the original build-ing were the bricks used in the customer lounge for the fireplace and for the tribute wall in honor of the dealership’s founders, Dave and Alice Banks.

Banks Chevrolet’s attention to detail is without measure, and customer satisfaction is top priority.


Comfort & Convenience, Banks StyleHe enthusiastically described to me how the staff had decided to name the new restaurant that was built inside the show-room “Alice’s Restaurant,” not as a nod to Arlo Guthrie’s famous song but in fond memory of Alice Banks, who cofounded the dealership with her husband, Dave Banks. Their daughter, Tracy Banks, is the current owner.

An actual restaurant inside the car dealership? What a great idea! Customers can grab a bite to eat while they have their car serviced. Or the kids can get a snack while mom and dad attend to finishing up the paperwork, without distraction, on the lease or purchase of their new vehicle. The dealership also provides Wi-Fi throughout the building so you can work online while enjoying your lunch or waiting for your car. Forgot your laptop? No worries—there’s a computer station in the customer waiting area located right beside the restaurant. Banks Chevrolet’s attention to detail is without measure, and customer satisfac-tion is top priority. The customer waiting area can more aptly be thought of as a VIP lounge, with all the amenities you might find at a hotel. It is beautifully appointed with comfortable seating, a fireplace, large screen LCD television, computer/Internet station, and adjoining playroom for the children.

Eco-Friendly UpgradesGeneral manager Bill Jasak, who has been with the company for 35 years, told me that the family-owned business, started by Dave and Alice Banks in October 1957, has undergone many improvements over the years. Most recently was a major recon-struction project that upgraded their main building from the original 50,000-square-foot space to a brand-new, energy-efficient, high-tech, nearly 100,000-square-foot operation that has allowed them to bring all the different departments of the dealership under one roof. By strategically locating and coordinating the various departments, the new building provides for a more effi-cient and perfectly choreographed work-flow, ensuring a quick, convenient, and highly satisfying customer experience.

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Always looking for solutions to im-prove their operation, Banks Chevrolet took it a step further and installed five waste-oil boilers that burn used motor oils, transmission fluids, and hydraulic fluids as fuel to heat the building and for hot water. This practice takes the waste oils (a byproduct of servicing vehicles) and effectively recycles them on-site, eliminating the risks and costs involved with the handling, transport, and disposal of these wastes. This recycling program also lowers the demand for traditionally refined imported fuel oil.

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This streamlined efficiency also applies to OEM special-order parts. While Banks Chevrolet maintains one of the largest inventories of GM parts in the Northeast, occasionally parts do need to be special-ordered. On those occasions, orders can be placed with GM as late as 4pm, and the parts arrive by 5 o’clock the next morning, expediting the turnaround time on repair work and getting customers back on the road.

These are just a few of the “too-many-to-mention-in-a-single-article” improve-ments that have been made at Banks Chevrolet. By constantly striving to improve, Banks has created a workplace that is enjoyable and productive for their 172 dedicated employees as well as for their customers, who keep coming back, generation after generation, because of Banks Chevrolet’s commitment to top-quality customer care.

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Rites of Spring inTuckerman Ravine

It was a fair day in mid May 1980, my freshman year at Dartmouth College. After four hours of climbing, I finally crested the lip of the famous headwall in Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington. My heart

beat wildly in small part from the exertion, but mostly from adrenaline. For the last hour, I had climbed up a wall of snow so steep that my nose nearly touched it as I meticulously placed one foot higher than the other. As I calmed myself to prepare for my run, a self-assured senior among our undergraduate troop of five confidently announced, “Lesson number one on skiing Tuckerman Ravine: DON’T FALL!”

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No chairlifts! Skiers and snowboard-ers trek 2.4 miles up the trail to Tucker-man Ravine as they’ve done since the early 1900s.


We put on our skis, taking care that they didn’t start down the headwall without us. Thirty years ago, we skied with safety straps rather than ski brakes. Until the straps were securely clipped to a buckle, a ski was always at risk of escaping down the piste. In the case of Tuckerman Ravine, where the headwall boasts a 40- to 55-degree slope depend-ing on where one measures this massive glacial cirque, a loose ski could potentially become a lethal high-speed missile.

Our fearless leader pushed off, disap-pearing over the lip with a sudden cry of anguish. He had accidentally hooked the tip of his ski on the lip itself, and then cartwheeled all the way to the bottom of the impressive slope. Though I couldn’t see the fall, I could hear the enthusiastic cheers from the 500 or so beer-imbibing spectators on the lunch rocks, the large

pile of boulders on the floor of the ravine.On a warm spring day, many people

hike the 2.4 miles (1,850 vertical feet) up the Tuckerman Ravine Trail from the AMC Visitor’s Center in Pinkham Notch just to watch the crashes from the lunch rocks. However, for the hardcore skier, skiing the headwall—the most famous extreme-skiing terrain in the East—is a rite of passage. You have to climb for your turns, and if you survive them, you can truly call yourself an expert skier.

Timing is everything. Throughout the winter, the high winds on Mount Wash-ington blow massive amounts of snow off the upper mountain into the ravine, where 55 feet or more can accumulate. Though one can ski Tuckerman Ravine earlier in winter and often into July, early April through mid June is prime time. Locals claim it has to be 60 degrees in

Skiers take a break at HoJo’s, a popular place to pause before the final climb into the ravine.

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Historical information:New England Ski Museum, www.skimuseum.org

Trailhead lodging, trail information/maps:AMC Visitor’s Center at Pinkham Notch, www.outdoors.org

Snow conditions:Mount Washington Avalanche Center, www.mountwashington avalanchecenter.org

Get involved:Friends of Tuckerman Ravine, www.friendsoftuckerman.org


North Conway for the ravine to soften up to a delightful corn snow; any colder, and the untamed bowl takes on the treacher-ous texture of those frozen humps of snow known as sheep heads.

A Long HistoryTuckerman Ravine is named for Edward Tuckerman, a botanist who studied the alpine flora in the Presidential Range in the mid 1800s, long before the first skis appeared on Mount Washington. John S. Apperson was the first recorded skier in Tuckerman Ravine, back in April 1914. Apperson, an engineer with General Elec-tric in Schenectady, New York, was better known for his conservation efforts and backcountry skiing forays in the Adiron-

dack Mountains rather than in the White Mountains. He did not ski down the head-wall. Seventeen years later, two Dartmouth Olympians, John Carleton and Charles N. Proctor, were the first to accomplish that amazing feat.

Since then, thousands of skiers have tested themselves in Tuckerman Ravine. Throughout the 1930s, the ravine was the site of numerous Harvard-Dartmouth slaloms, Olympic tryouts, and the origi-nal full-length American Infernos (1933, 1934, 1939). Proposed by the Franconia-based Hochgebirge Ski Club and patterned after a race in Murren, Switzerland, the Inferno course started on the summit of Mount Washington, and then traveled 4.2 miles over the headwall and down the

Left: View down Right Gully. Right top: Skiers climbing Right Gully. Center: Catch-ing rays and watching the action from the “Lunch Rocks.” Bottom: A few last (easier) turns at the bottom of the headwall!

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John Sherburne Trail to Pinkham Notch. In the 1939 Inferno, Austrian Toni Matt bested American champion Dick Durrance when he tucked the headwall, skiing straight down—a feat of strength, skill, and courage that remains unrivaled in Tuckerman Ravine today. It was an accident. In the fog, he thought he was else-where on the course. I contemplated Toni Matt’s schuss down the headwall as I pushed off. I made three turns before reaching the lip, hopped off the small cornice, and then set my edges hard. The snow sloughed under my skis. As I planted each turn down the super-steep pitch, I felt a mini avalanche developing underfoot. Rather than fight it, I kept turning, turning, turning. No chance to stop. And then I was on the shallower skirt just above the bottom. I had done it!

“Nice run,” said the senior who stood a few feet away, corn snow caked in his goggles. “No cheers from the lunch rocks,” I replied. “You only get those if you crash and burn,” he smiled. “The better the crash, the more raucous the crowd.”

Going the DistanceLast spring in early May, I returned to Tuckerman Ravine, something I’ve tried to do every spring since my first visit there decades ago. Some things have changed. I sleep at the AMC Joe Dodge Lodge now, and I eat a hearty breakfast at the trailhead rather than leaving my dorm room at 3am, munching granola bars and drink-ing cold coffee in the car. Over the years, I’ve developed my own system for schlepping my ski gear, food, water, and extra clothing up the trail. I used to slide my skis down into slots on either side of my pack for the entire route; now I shoulder my skis until I reach snow, then I skin up with my skis on my feet. There are many theo-ries on how to make the trip into Tuckerman Ravine easier. Bottom line: you still have to go the distance.

Arriving at the floor of the ravine, I peeled the skins off my ski bases. I marveled at the expanse of the great cirque that never diminishes, no matter how many times I visit. As I surveyed the snow-covered alpine landscape, I noticed rocks peeking through the center wall and a crevasse yawning to the right. I chose left gully for my first run and joined the line of skiers who had the same idea.

The ascent quickly steepened to the point where my hands touched the snow as easily as my feet, though I still stood upright. I kicked the toe of my ski boot se-curely into snow with each step. One poorly placed foot here, and not just me but all the skiers below me would domino to the bottom.

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Eventually I reached a point just below the top where the snow gave way to slick ice, halting my upward progress. Without a firm place to put a hand or foot, I had only one option—skiing down. I care-fully clicked into my bindings, recalling the words of my senior mentor that I had taken to heart so many years ago. “Lesson number one on skiing Tuckerman Ravine: DON’T FALL!”

I tipped my skis into the fall line and set an edge, then another. As I felt the familiar mini avalanche building with each turn, I relished the rhythm of the descent. I was more in touch with these adrenaline-aided arcs than any of the infinite turns I had made throughout the winter.

Perhaps it’s the massiveness of Mount Washington. Perhaps it’s the history of Tuckerman Ravine. Perhaps it’s simply the challenge of skiing this famous slope accessible only by foot during an age when most ski runs in New England are easily reached by chairlift. Whatever the case, Tuckerman Ravine is a rite of spring that this longtime New Hampshire skier reveres. V

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Makes about 2K quarts

6 lb English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped

2 yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped

4 scallions, chopped 2 Tbsp fresh dill, fi nely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, fi nely

chopped K tsp paprika 6 cups plain, nonfat yogurt 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar Coarse sea salt and freshly

ground pepper to taste Garnish: fresh chives, minced

1. Put the cucumbers, bell peppers, scallions, dill, parsley, paprika, yogurt, olive oil, and vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Work-ing in batches, puree the soup in a blender until very smooth.

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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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WHEATBERRY SALAD

Serves 8

1K cups wheatberries Grated zest of 1 orange Grated zest of 1 lime 3 Tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly

chopped 3 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves,

roughly chopped 6–8 radishes, cut in julienne 4 carrots, cut in julienne 1 red or yellow bell pepper, fi nely

chopped 4 scallions, thinly sliced N cup dried cranberries, roughly

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of 1 orange Grated zest and juice

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Vinaigrette:Juice of 1 lemon Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to tasteK cup extra-virgin olive oil or to taste

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As our lives become more hectic, our homes are our sanc-tuaries—our space

to enjoy family, friends, and sometimes solitude. Savoring that space, our connections between indoors and outdoors are closer than ever. In new homes and renovations, in town and in the country, designs increasingly integrate home and landscape. Along with con-

necting to the environment, we are also choosing to care for it—with style. Energy efficient designs and products are at-tractive and affordable, and they have become the norm.

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SMART THINKINGWith smaller square footage in newer homes, people are realizing that rooms can serve multiple functions. t hey want homes that are more flexible. r ooms dedicated to one purpose are less popular now, according to a recent survey conducted by the a merican insti-tute of a rchitects (a ia ). “People don’t need a huge den or separate office space anymore,” says david barista, editor in chief of Profes-sional Builder and Custom Builder magazines. builders are including nooks or resource centers with a desk, printer, space for a laptop, and even some cubbyholes for mail and bills, according to Msn r eal estate. “Planning centers” are becoming common—spaces adjacent to the kitchen “that serve as the family command center of sorts,” says scott t homas, director of product design for PulteGroup. “it’s a place where the kids can do their homework and be within earshot of the parents. t hey are great for family organization, paying bills, and more.”

REINVENTING SPACEPeople are creative—they like to make their living spaces work for their families. a formal dining room can easily be converted in the early construction stages to a downstairs office, often with full French doors or other details. experienced builders can work to expand living areas or reconfigure space to offer a more ideal arrangement.

DiD You Kno w?For 35 years, the American home grew larger. in 1973, when the Census Bureau started keeping track, the median house size was 1,525 square feet. Homes swelled to 2,277 square feet by 2007 and then began to shrink. By 2010, the median-size single-family home was 2,169 square feet. The downsiz-ing may have stopped. The American institute of Architects’ Home Design Trends Survey shows signs that home size is stabiliz-ing. Census figures from the third quarter of 2011 show the median size for new homes is 2,242 square feet, a bump up.


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“Wood-look tile is a major trend,” says Bill Smethurst of New Hampshire Tile in Pem-broke. “The tiles look like wood but are really porcelain. Using digital technology, the tiles have the grain and features of natural wood—no two look the same,” Bill explains. “When installed, it has the traditional look of hard-wood but with the easy mainte-nance of tile. All you have to do is damp mop it.”

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home owners today are often replacing a tub with a luxurious show-er—with rain heads,

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“t he key trends in plumbing fixture selection are comfort, flex-ibility, and conservation,” says Bob ives of Bow Plumbing & heating. “t he new Water sense fixtures and faucets use less water with-out sacrificing function. t he selec-tion of faucets is mind boggling, from kohler’s new karbon articu-lating spout faucet to Delta’s new touch20 technology faucets, with finish selections from chrome to oil-rubbed bronze and satin nickel. a visit to a bathroom showroom is a must,” Bob advises.




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“People are interested in a qual-ity product,” says Jodi Roos of Love is Blinds. “Roman shades and pinch-pleated draperies are in demand. Pinch-pleated drapes are very warm, classic, energy efficient, and they help muffle sound.”

“In hard window treatments, energy-efficient insulated shades are a great value,” Jodi remarks. “They pay for themselves in five to eight years, de-pending on the type of window and the type of heat in the home. These are not bulky or cumbersome treat-ments. As a matter of fact, most of the energy-efficient products have a small stacking height so they block less of the window when they are up. They are attractive, durable, and even available with remote control.”

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becoming masters at building homes that have really tight building envelopes”—that is, homes that don’t leak air where not intended. They’re also offering homes with solar panels to help power the house.

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and presently our installations number two to three per week,” Melissa says. “In all, we have installed about 700 systems in New Hampshire, northern

Massachusetts, and southern Maine. Nearly all of Ultra Geother-mal’s installations are residential, ranging typically in home sizes of 1,500 to 5,000 square feet. How-ever, we have installed geothermal systems in a number of very large 15,000- to 20,000-square-foot residences,” Melissa remarks.

New England geothermal in-stallations present some unique challenges, according to Melissa. “Due to more extreme winter temperatures, heat pumps need to be sized according to heat loss, not heat gain. In addition to this, shallow soil conditions and an abundance of rock and ledge make vertical loop systems the clear choice over horizontal loop systems,” she explains.

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year’s top trends. “The day of the formal din-

ing room and living room is over,” says Cheryl Tufts of 3W design. “The work triangle has changed. It now includes wide-open space that is fl exible for cooking, entertainment, and family activities. Ease of use and casualness are essential.

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Many families are deciding home is the place to be and are looking to have that vacation in their own backyards, according to John Johnson of All

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WATERFRONT PROPERTY“This year we see continued shoreline restoration work,” Gary reports. “The state has relaxed some of its regulations and seems willing to work with shoreline owners to upgrade their shorelines to help stop erosion and retain existing shorelines, using natural ma-terials such as native shrubs and boulders.”

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A typical itinerary to visit the two for 10 days might look like this:

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Three nights at Arenal Kioro Suites and Spa: enjoy lush gardens, natural thermal hot springs, and luxurious suites with commanding views of the volcano! Arenal Volcano Area Tours include volca-no and hot springs hikes, a floating safari through the tropical rain forest, a rain forest canopy zip line, hanging bridges, kayaking, fishing, Monteverde cloud for-est hikes, mountain biking, river rafting, and more.

Four nights at Hotel Parador Resort and Spa: crowning a private peninsula amid an awesome panorama of sea, sky, and tropical jungle, Parador is a per-fect spot for luxury and convenience in the acclaimed Manuel Antonio area. Area tours include Manuel Antonio park tours, coastal boat tours to view the many species of wildlife, horseback riding on the beach, coastal kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, fishing, viewing waterfalls, and canopy tours with 21 platforms, 9 zip lines, 2 rappel lines, a suspension bridge, and a Tarzan swing!

While this is just a sampling of what Costa Rica has to offer, you can see that there is something here for everyone, making it a return destination for many. Costa Rica, a country the size of New Hampshire and Vermont combined, is flanked on either side by ocean, with multiple beaches up and down the coasts. So those who are not quite so adventurous can sit back, relax, and stay in a wide variety of accommodations ca-tering to all budgets, from small, quaint eco-friendly lodges to mega all-inclusive beautiful resorts, each with its own per-sonality. Choose your own adventure! V

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People have been collecting for cen-turies. Although

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Americans collect a seemingly endless variety of items, ranging from the ordinary (stamps and action fi gures) to the extraordi-nary (fi ne art and exotic gems) to the bizarre (www.airsicknessbags.com offers a “starter kit” of three bags to get you going on your new hobby). Statistics indicate that sales in the collectibles industry in America have risen signifi cantly over the past several years. The US currently represents about a quarter of the global market share of collectibles.

CLASSIC CARS & THE ECONOMYOne particularly robust area of collecting interest is classic cars. There is no shortage of classic car rallies on summer nights in New Hampshire, from Bedford to Shaker Village to Castle in the Clouds and beyond, where proud owners display their gleaming road-sters and want nothing more than to show you their engines. Auction giant eBay reports that a collector car is sold every four seconds on its site. Not all of these cars are rally-ready when purchased, however. Many need restoration work to return to their original splendor or to transform them into highly customized street rods.

The signifi cant dollars that classic car enthusiasts spend on their hobby is an engine for economic growth. Conversely, the unemployment rate of returning US veterans is high; it far exceeds the national average. In New Hampshire, the unemployment rate of returning veterans is about 18 percent—three times the national unemployment rate—and a quarter of them are earning less than $21,840 a year. The problem is expected to get worse, as a million service members will exit the military during the next fi ve years.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANSSo now you are wondering, what on Earth do classic cars and unem-ployed veterans have in common? In 2011, a group of automotive enthusiasts formed The Road Home, a nonprofi t organization that acts as a matchmaker to

interested returning veterans and restora-tion shops. In particular, the organization provides returning veterans with social, training, and employment opportunities in the automotive restoration industry. The group’s founders believe that the automotive restoration industry—and the collector cars at its heart—provide unique opportunities for returning military ser-vice members, since many veterans have mechanical aptitude and training (and almost everyone thinks that classic cars are cool!). The Road Home has developed a network of restoration shops ready, will-ing, and able to welcome a veteran into their day-to-day operations. The program’s mission is “restoring lives, one classic car at a time,” and it fulfi lls that goal by connecting veterans with a participating facility in their area that matches their needs, whether it’s spending time with car guys, learning new skills, or getting a job in the car restoration industry.

The charter sponsor of The Road Home is American Collectors Insurance, Inc., a national provider of collector vehicle and collectibles insurance. Jill Bookman, CEO of American Collectors, says, “We im-mediately understood the strong potential link between the growing car hobby and returning veterans. There has always been an affi nity for collector cars by veterans, and The Road Home helps formalize that link into employment opportunities.” Although The Road Home has started making matches on a case-by-case basis, the goal is to create a nationwide self-serve database accessible from its website (www.theroadhomeusa.org).

The transition back to civilian life poses many challenges for our military service members. The Road Home is hoping to make that transition a little easier, one classic car at a time. V

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gift of heaven. —Thomas Jefferson

I t’s the holidays—that time of year when your already busy life goes

into overdrive. With dinners and cocktail parties to host and attend, the office party to survive, and a long list of gifts to track down, you might wonder if there are enough hours in the day. It’s time to find a shortcut or two to help you through the holidays. Whether for nib-bling or gifting, make sure you have plenty of olives on hand throughout the busy holiday season.

From the Balmy Mediterranean to Frosty New HampshireOlives? Yes, olives. Found throughout the hot, dry, windblown coast of the Mediter-ranean, olives will bring a bit of warmth and sunshine—and a smile—to a chilly New Hampshire evening. From pale, golden green to midnight black, olives come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Chef John Riccelli at Concord Coop-erative Market loves olives. “I use olives a lot; they add a nice kick to many dishes. I toss them into salads, add them to pasta or polenta, and use them in toppings. My favorite is a mix of artichokes, feta, and olives. I serve it on crostini and it’s great with fish.”

Entertaining & Gift Giving – Great Recipes with Olives

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The perfect accessory to go with that little black dress.

Serves 1 2 oz gin or vodka 1 Tbsp dry vermouth 1 Tbsp olive brine 1–2 olives

Combine the vodka or gin, vermouth, and olive brine in a cocktail shaker. a dd ice and give it a good shake. Pour into a chilled cocktail or mar-tini glass. Garnish with one or two olives.

a bout 4 cups olives, a nice mix of your favorite varieties, drained

Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp dry white wine 4 cloves garlic, slivered K tsp dried thyme 1 bay leaf N tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste) Freshly ground pepper to taste extra-virgin olive oil

1. Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil in a medium-sized bowl and toss to combine. Transfer the olives to a clean, wide-mouth jar. a dd enough olive oil to cover the olives.

2. Store in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, for at least 24 hours before serving. u se a slotted spoon to remove the olives from the jar.

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Double or triple the recipe, and pop the olives into old-fashioned Mason jars. bring a jar along to holi-day parties; they make great gifts.

Makes about 1 quart

The olives will keep for a month or more in the refrigerator.

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Dining & Entertainment GuideEnjoy dining out at these great places in and around Concord.

96 Pleasant StreetConcord, NH(603) 227-9000 www.graniterestaurant.com

Breakfast: Monday–Sunday 7am–10amBrunch: Sunday 10:30am–2:30pmLunch: Monday–Friday 11:30am–2:30pmCLOSED FOR LUNCH ON SATURDAYDinner: Monday–Thursday 5pm–9pmFriday and Saturday 5pm–10pmSunday 5pm–9pm

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The Barley House132 North Main Street, Concord, NH

(603) 228-6363The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern is Concord’s choice for top-notch food,

microbrews, and Irish whiskey. The Barley House features upscale tavern food in a

comfortable upbeat atmosphere. Located in historic downtown Concord. $$

Open daily; closed Sunday. www.barleyhouse.com

Beyond the Menu

Hanover Street Chophouse149 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH

(603) 644-2467Enjoy fi ne dining at this exquisite

downtown Manchester steakhouse featuring an urban-style bar,

award-winning wine list, steaks, chops, fresh fi sh, and a variety

of seafood. $$$www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com

Cheers17 Depot Street, Concord, NH

(603) 228-0180A landmark on the corner of Storrs and Depot Street for over 25 years. Enjoy a salad or a cheeseburger smothered in Swiss, bacon, and sautéed mushrooms and peppers. Steak, seafood, chicken,

and pasta dishes too. $$www.cheersnh.com

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Country SpiritRoute 114, just off Route 9W,

Henniker, NH(603) 428-7007

Savor a menu that includes seafood favorites and a raw bar,

or try the special certifi ed Angus beef. Join us on theme nights, when the

tavern crowd is lively. $$www.countryspirithenniker.com

Colby Hill Inn33 The Oaks Street, Henniker, NH

(603) 428-3281An intimate country inn celebrating over 50 years and featuring acclaimed dining.

Pair favorite wines with fresh, creative cuisine using locally grown ingredients.

The place for weddings, receptions, meetings, cocktail parties, and

evening cooking classes. $$www.colbyhillinn.com

Alan’s of Boscawen133 North Main Street, Boscawen, NH

(603) 753-6631A local favorite for over 25 years.

Fine food, elegant dining, and professional catering service. $$ Saturday breakfast 7–11:30am;

Sunday breakfast buffet 8am–12pm.Open seven days a week.

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Tandy’s Top ShelfOne Eagle Square (opposite the State

House), Concord, NH(603) 856-7614

Tandy’s Top Shelf is the home of the longest and best Happy Hour in

town! Tandy’s is all about great food, drinks, deals, entertainment,

events, and atmosphere. See you soon. $$www.top-shelf.biz

Capital Deli2 Capital Plaza, Concord, NH

(603) 228-2299With their home-style cooking, Capital Deli offers a full breakfast as well as a

variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, quiche, salads, and much more. Capital Deli also offers catering

throughout Concord. $Mon–Fri 7am–3pm

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Giuseppe’s Pizzeria & RistoranteMill Falls Marketplace

312 DW Hwy, Meredith, NH (603) 279-3313

Enjoy nightly entertainment along with award-winning pizza, pasta, seafood,

chicken, steak, veal, vegetarian, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Full Bar. Live

Bands. Dancing. Book our “Grotto” for dinner and private parties. Call for reservations. Take out or delivery. $$

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Kimball-Jenkins Estate and School of Art266 North Main Street, Concord, NH(603) 225-3932

Bring your next celebration, meeting, or event to Kimball-Jenkins. There are several indoor gathering places and break-out rooms in the Mansion as well as the Carriage House. Ample off-street parking and more than four acres of lawn and gardens provide an ideal setting for a tented wedding, family celebration, or corporate outing.

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CC Tomatoes209 Fisherville Road, Penacook, NH

(603) 753-4450An area favorite for Italian cuisine,

CC Tomatoes’ brick oven works culinary wonders, adding its touch of fi re and fl avor to everything from handmade pizzas and calzones to oven-roasted

chicken and seafood. $$ Sun–Thu 11am–10pm Fri–Sat 11am–11pm

www.cctomatoes.com

True Brew Barista3 Bicentennial Square, Concord, NH

(603) 225-2776Concord’s Caffeination Destination,

offering regular coffee with espresso-based drinks as our specialty.

Enjoy music, a latte, beer, wine, or cordial. Nestled off Main Street

in a beautiful park setting. $www.truebrewbarista.com


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To advertise your venue in our Summer Dining & Entertainment Guide, contact Brit Johnson at [email protected] call (603) 344-3456.

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Enjoy a wealth of cultural offerings in Concord and the surrounding areas. If your organization has a June, July, or August event that you’d like to submit for our Summer 2012 issue, please e-mail details to [email protected] by May 1, 2012. For more events, visit www.aroundconcordnh.com.

Through April 27, McGowan Fine Art

April 7, Comedian Juston McKinneyCapitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

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Capitol Center for the Arts44 South Main Street Concord, NHBox Office: (603) 225-1111www.ccanh.com

Concord City Auditorium2 Prince Street Concord, NH (603) 228-2793www.concordcityauditorium.org

McGowan Fine Art10 Hills Avenue Concord, NHHours: Tues–Fri 10–6, Sat 10–2, and by appointment. (603) 225–2515www.mcgowanfineart.com

The Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden 36 Hopkinton Road Concord, NH (603) 226-2046 www.themillbrookgallery.com

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Through august 19e xhibit: It’s in the Grain Functional sculptures and turned objects made of wood.Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden

Through December 31e xhibit: voices from the Front: n ew Hampshire and the american c ivil WarThrough an extensive collection of letters, diaries, photographs, and objects, this exhibition tells the stories of the soldiers who fought and the people who endured life on the home front.Info: nhhistory.orgNew Hampshire Historical Society, 6 Eagle Square, Concord

4The n ew e ngland Brass Goes to BroadwayInfo: 224-4285, 225-9004, www.walkerlecture.orgAudi, 7:30pm

6Writers in the spotlight: Marilynne Robinson and Paul HardingCapitol Center for the Arts, 7pm

7Massenet’s ManonCapitol Center for the Arts, 12pm

7c omedian Juston McKinneyCapitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

10so You Want to Go Gluten FreeWith Hilary Warner, RD, LD, and Chef Mike CookInfo and to register: (603) 225-6840, [email protected], www.concordfoodcoop.coopConcord Food Co-op, 6:30–7:45pm

11Rainbow FishArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others.Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am

11The Heart of san FranciscoSandy Mortimer’s story starts with a heart that almost stopped beating with the April 18, 1906 earthquake and guides us through the hearts of the modern city’s special districts.Info: 224-4285, 225-9004, www.walkerlecture.orgAudi, 7:30pm

12Riverdance: The Farewell TourCapitol Center for the Arts, 7pm

13s teve GreenInternational Christian recording artist Steve Green returns for a glorious evening of music, celebration, and inspiration.Capitol Center for the Arts, 7pm

14Wings of the n ight: o wls and BatsKevin Wall, education director of NH Audubon, will help us learn about bats and owls. Free.Info: (603) 746-6121, www.littlenaturemuseum.orgCommunity Room, Hopkinton Town Library, 1:30–2:30pm

15an e vening with Judy c ollinsCapitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm

Through August 19Exhibit: It’s in the Grain Functional sculptures and turned objects made of wood.Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden


April 18Kate Campbell: Save the Day Audi, 7:30pm

April 28 & 29Lewis Black: In God We Rust Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

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16Verdi’s l a TraviataCapitol Center for the Arts, 6pm

18kate c ampbell: save the Day Folksinger/composer Kate Campbell sings her stories of everyday life.Info: 224-4285, 225-9004, www.walkerlecture.orgAudi, 7:30pm

19The Music of b ill MonroeCapitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm

19c reating a Toxin-Free HomeInfo and to register: (603) 225-6840, [email protected], www.concordfoodcoop.coopConcord Food Co-op, 6:30–7:30pm

21Parenting New Hampshire’s Family Fun FairThis interactive event offers fun and entertainment for families with children of all ages.Info: (603) 413-5154, www.parentingnh.comNH Sportsplex, Bedford, NH, 10am–2pm

21 & 22a lways, Patsy c lineIt’s a concert! It’s a show! It’s the great country musical performed by an Actors Equity company and an onstage band.Tickets: At the door and in advance at the UPS Store, 75 S. Main StreetInfo: (888) 245-6374Audi, 21, 7pm; 22, 2pm


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24 & 26Menopause The MusicalCapitol Center for the Arts, 7:30pm

28 & 29l ewis b lack: in God we Rust Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

1 Through June 1e xhibit: l ucy Mink, John bonner & ken GreenleafReception: May 4, 5–7pmMcGowan Fine Art

2Phantom l imb c ompany Presents 69° south: The shackleton ProjectNearly 100 years after the legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton embarked on his iconic expedition to Antarctica, the performers of Phantom Limb Company bring this gripping tale back to life.Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am

5c omic Hypnotist Frank santos Jr.Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

6a Moment in Time: a Tribute to l ouis “satchmo” a rmstrongCapitol Center for the Arts, 4pm

8From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. basil e . FrankweilerIn this adaptation of the classic book, Claudia and Jamie attempt to unravel the mystery of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s most fascinating work of art: a mysterious sculpture nicknamed Angel.Capitol Center for the Arts, 10am

8Go with Your Gut: better Digestion, Naturally with Maria Noël Groves.Info and to register: (603) 225-6840, [email protected], www.concordfoodcoop.coopConcord Food Co-op, 6–7pm

11blue: The Music of Joni MitchellTaking its title from Joni’s landmark 1970 album, this concert presents Blue in its entirety.Capitol Center for the Arts, 8pm

12Granite s tate symphony OrchestraInfo: www.gsso.orgAudi, 8pm

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Christopher EmondExecutive Director, Concord Boys & Girls Club

Chris, explain what might happen to the many school-aged kids in your program if the Concord Boys & Girls Club were not there to help.

They would go home to an empty house. Of course, some of our members reside in higher-income house-holds, and they would fi nd alternatives, but a high percentage relies on our organization for their after-school care. As for the long-term effects, we had a survey con-ducted by the Harris Polling organization, and 66 percent of alumni in New Hampshire stated that the Boys & Girls Clubs saved his or her life.

Explain how it’s okay for kids to make mistakes there, and how lessons learned will serve them well when they are away from the Club.

It’s important for kids to understand that we all make mistakes. What separates us is how we deal with the ramifi cations and whether we take responsibility for our actions. Our staff’s ability to earn the trust of our members is the key. The kids have to trust that our staff will respond in a professional and caring manner when mistakes are made. Even one slip-up on our part could turn a child off.

How is it that such a high number of members can attend your programs with scholarship help?

The Concord Boys & Girls Club helps 77 percent of members with some level of fi nancial aid. This is solely dependent on the generosity of our community and the hundreds of volunteers who help us fundraise each year. Our donors have a special awareness of the needs of our members. Most of our donors live in the Concord area and, unlike in more urban areas, they essentially live next door to Club members.

We understand that you and your dance partner won the “Best Hip Movement” award at last year’s Winter Fling Dancing with the Concord Stars. Tell us more!

I had no idea what I was getting myself into until the night of rehearsal. It was there that I started to count the round tables and realized we were going to dance in front of 400 guests. My dance partner was Doris Ballard. We had the privilege of being taught by Michelle at Let’s Dance. Needless to say, Michelle is a miracle worker. Receiving the award for “Best Hip Movement” was hilari-ous because our dance was the paso doble, and I was told repeatedly by Michelle not to move my hips. V

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