Ask a Master Gardener: What exactly is vanilla?

Most of us recognize that little brown bottle on the spice shelf that imparts a wonderful fragrance and flavor to baked goods and beverages. It’s a staple in our kitchens, but have you ever wondered where vanilla extract comes from?

‘O’Carolan’s Farewell’ brings duo back to the stage

Even if you haven’t a drop of Irish blood in your veins, you have Irish music in your mind, perhaps far more than you realize.

Chipman Inn holds silent auction to raise funds

The silent auction will feature a diverse array of items, from high-value artworks to charming pieces accessible for pocket change.

Young Tradition Touring Group to play in Starksboro

The Young Tradition Vermont Touring Group will perform at the Starksboro Village Meeting House on Saturday, March 16, at 7 p.m., after a day of village events including a Chili Cook-Off competition and the annual Sugar on Snow Party. 

Ripton Community Coffee House presents Phil Henry

‏Rutland-based Phil Henry will be joined with Jeff Kimball on keyboards, mandolin and vocals for a performance at the Ripton Community Coffee House on Saturday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m.

Ray Vega returns to Vergennes

The Vergennes Opera House is bringing the incomparable Vermont jazz talent, Ray Vega and his Six Piece Band to the historic theater on Saturday, March 9, 7:30pm.

‘Poet’s Choice’ takes the stage in Waitsfield

The Valley Players will present the world premiere of the play “Poet’s Choice” by Mary Pratt, Fridays through Sundays, March 8-17, at the Valley Players Theater.

Ask a Master Gardener: How to attract bluebirds

Spring is just around the corner. With its arrival, bluebirds will be returning north from their winter migration to the southeastern United States and Mexico. If you’re lucky, they’ll pay a visit to your yard.

Edgewater Galleries present exhibits for March

This month the Edgewater galleries in Middlebury will continue to show Sara Katz’s work at the Gallery at the Falls; and work from new Edgewater artist Bonnie Baird at the Gallery on the Green.

Real estate advice: Nancy Foster

The years since the start of COVID have been very interesting, and totally unlike any other period of time since I have been selling real estate, which is about 45 years. 

ART student creates costumes for ‘The Tempest’

Mirabelle Markowski, a junior at MUHS and in her first year in the Addison Repertory Theatre, has designed and fabricated almost all the costume pieces used in ART’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”

New salon-style series sparks community conversation

‏Thanks to a grant from Vermont Humanities, Vermont Book Shop and Town Hall Theater present a new, free, quarterly series designed to spark community conversation.

Americana music takes the stage for next Wintertide Concert

On Friday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m, Town Hall Theater’s Wintertide Concert Series continues with Reed Foehl and His Band for an inspired show of Americana music, blending roots-rock, folk, and bluegrass.

Sarah King opens at Higher Ground

Ripton’s own Sarah King will be opening for Hannah Wicklund at Higher Ground in Burlington on March 3. King is returning to Vermont after being on tour, and is excited to share her new CDs.

Students leave campus to perform a comedy show

The college’s comedians will be coming out of hiding on campus to perform their show “Off Campus,” off campus and at the Town Hall Theater for Middlebury’s public.

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