Manchester Life 2017 | Page 8

Co Soldiers Monument, dedicated in 1905 welcome stories Letter from the Publisher A Stroll Down Memory Lane 8 community focus 12 Manchester Community Library The Manchester Community Library provides a 21st century library experience. BY BETSY BLEAKIE 28 Visit Dorset Visit this lovely town just six miles north of Manchester. what’s new in town 32 Take a Walk in Historic Manchester Village Culture Gardenscapes An inside look at some exquisite gardens nurtured by local homeowners and landscapers. BY ERICA LUDLOW BOWMAN 72 Horse & Hound 74 Photo Essay: Behind the Scenes at Vermont Summer Festival 78 Equine Enthusiasm Attend this showcase of small screen successes. 16 60 A New Community Initiative Making it in Indie TV Area Map Activities and Events 43 48 10 BY ANITA RAFAEL PHOTOGRAPHS BY TIMOTHY PETERS Art Manchester what to do & where to find it BY MARISA CRUMB 44 52 Shopping 84 Dining 94 Lodging 98 Services 104 Local Information 106 Ad Index 107 Real Estate 79 Hoof & Paw BY MEREDITH WHATLEY BY ANITA RAFAEL COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY TIMOTHY PETERS 6 manchester life | www.manchesterlifemagazine.com