Looking back at a year’s worth of Arts & Leisure

Arts+Leisure turned 10 this year! Elsie Lynn Parini reflects on a years worth of stories from 2025.

Year in Review: Arts+Leisure 2025

Take a look back at the top stories we published in the Arts+Leisure section this year.

Soule Monde celebrates the New Year with a family-friendly funk concert

Ring in the New Year at Town Hall Theater with family-friendly funk from Soule Monde.

Year in Review: 6 exhibits to remeber

Six exhibits to remember from 2025!

In Memory: Lexi

Remembering Lexi (2018-2025).

Year in Review: Pets of 2025!

Homeward Bound tallied their incredible work in 2025 — wow!

Light it up Lumen

Light it up in Bristol with the annual Lumen Celebration of Fire & Light on Saturday, Dec. 20, beginning at 4 p.m.

Meet BB the birdie

BB is a 47-year-old Amazon parrot who loves to greet people with a big hello.

A book about skiing and being ‘Just Exactly Perfect’

Check out this book about skiing and being ‘Just Exactly Perfect.’

Rokeby offers craft day and free entry

Happy holidays from Rokeby Museum! Free entry and craft-day on Friday, Dec. 19.

Submit to Zig Zag Lit Mag’s Issue.20

Submit to Zig Zag Lit Mag by Jan. 5, 2026 for consideration in Issue.20.

Oh, Christmas trees!

Oh, Christmas Trees! Learn about this history of this festive tradition from a UVM Extension Master Gardener.

Longest night shines: Local theater reflects on a season of engagement and learning

Wrap up the year with a solstice party for the whole family at Town Hall Theater.

Ruminations from the Roost: Lincoln Magic

Steve Harris takes a glimpse into the lives of Janet Fredericks and Tom Verner with his monthly column “Ruminations from the Roost.”

Night Fires returns: Show honors darkness and light this holiday season

Night Fires takes the stage in Middlebury to celebrate the winter solstice, the darkest night and return of the light.

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