Paint the town! Sparrow’s Plein Air Festival blends art & outdoors

There was a lot going on this past weekend. Between the No Kings protests, the swearing in of Dog Mayor Tela and Porter Hospital’s Centennial Birthday Party — folks were out and about “painting the town”… oh, wait… That’s right, they actually were painting the town!

‘Dirty Laundry’ aired on stage

After the woman who unites them dies, three people grapple with love, loss, desire… and household chores.

Above Vermont: Photographs by Caleb Kenna

Don’t we all wish we could fly like a bird and see our beautiful landscapes from above? Caleb Kenna can share that perspective.

Music streams up and down the Otter Creek

Otter Creek Music Festival announces its 46th season for the summer of 2025 — showcasing a rich array of performances that celebrate global influences, homegrown masters of their craft, and even a Grammy-winner.

Ask a Master Gardener: How to grow a watermelon

There are few things as refreshing on a hot summer day as a slice of watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus). At over 90 percent water, watermelons are a tasty way to keep hydrated with an added bonus of vitamins and minerals.

Four friends make art together

Three friends floated into Amy Panitz’s home-studio on Weybridge Street on a Wednesday in May. It was the regular twice-monthly meeting time for these amateur artists to paint alongside one another, and get ready for the opening of their first exhibit at … (read more)

Celebrate Bloomsday with Vermont Book Shop and Shalom Goldman

On Monday, June 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Vermont Book Shop will host a Bloomsday celebration with Middlebury College Pardon Tillinghast Professor of Religion Shalom Goldman as master of ceremonies.

The Dogteam Theater blazes new trails this year

The Dogteam Theatre Project brings together college students and professional artists to create meaningful theatre through multidisciplinary workshops and productions.

Celebrate Juneteenth with a concert at St. Paul’s in Vergennes

Robert Ludwig, will present the concert program. All are welcome to attend this free concert.

Ask a Master Gardener: Vermont’s state flower

Introduced to Vermont by European settlers, red clover has become an essential part of the state’s landscape and identity.

Pets of the week: Holmes & Watson

Hello, Holmes & Watson!

Valley Players put up first Shakespeare play in 46 years

The Valley Players will present “As You Like It,” by William Shakespeare, Thursdays-Sundays, June 26-July 13 at the Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street (Route 100), Waitsfield.

Joe Bolger exhibits pastoral landscapes

In “Pastoral Impressions,” local artist Joe Bolger presents a series of landscapes that capture the quiet beauty of rural life in Vermont.

A swinging sculpture in Monkton invites reflection

A pendulum swings — back and forth, back and forth. Sometimes a pendulum is used as a metaphor to explain large shifts: Democrats one year, Republicans the next… environmental stewardship one year, drill-baby-drill the next… Back and forth we go… you get … (read more)

Midd alumni present 10th reunion exhibit at Johnson gallery

“Making It” is an exhibition that showcases work by studio art alumni who will be returning to campus for their 10th reunion.

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