Barbie honors Alvarez with a doll in her likeness

Barbie honors Alvarez with a doll in her likeness

WEYBRIDGE — When Mattel was looking to make over its iconic Barbie doll it decided to shine a light on empowering role models past and present in an effort to inspire young girls. As a key part of the toy company’s Dream Gap Project it is introducing girls to women’s...

Vt. tourism grants are now available

MONTPELIER — The Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) has launched a new Tourism and Economic Recovery Marketing Grant Program. The grants are funded through a $600,000 appropriation by the Vermont Legislature to provide grants to organizations in support of...

Lincoln news for Sept. 23

LINCOLN — The Ladies Aid Industria will be holding their annual fall rummage sale at Burnham Hall on Friday, Oct. 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon.They will be collecting donations on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., if...
Midd. Performing Arts Series opens with free concert

Midd. Performing Arts Series opens with free concert

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series opens the fall 2021 season with a long-awaited concert by two dynamic chamber ensembles. Imani Winds and the Catalyst Quartet will join forces for a special program entitled “(im)migration: music of change,” including a...
Joan of Arc revives live opera in Middlebury

Joan of Arc revives live opera in Middlebury

Tchaikovsky called it “my masterpiece,” and yet his opera about Joan of Arc has virtually disappeared since its debut in 1881.Why?“Epic is the best word for this score,” explained Opera Company of Middlebury’s music director Michael Sakir. “This is balls to the walls,...