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.

BAG prepares for eclipse with exhibit

“In the Path of Shade” will be on view at the 7 Center Street Gallery from March 1-April 28.

Ask a Master Gardener: Cold frames as season extenders

Cold frames allow for the early planting of spring vegetables such as lettuce, radishes, carrots and cabbage by protecting them from frost and cold temperatures at the beginning of the season.

Real estate advice: Irene Poole

The real estate market nationally continues to reel from the many effects of the pandemic, and Vermont’s market is no exception.  In a word, the market is “complex,” and in the process of recalibrating.

Middlebury Snowbowl lights up more fun

“Magical” is the word Derrick Cram used to describe the skiing and the community activity at the Middlebury Snowbowl this year. The cozy ski area up Route 125 in Hancock seems to have kicked into a new gear this season. 

Ice skating show comes to town

The Middlebury College Winter Carnival Ice Show will be held this year on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 25, from 2-3:30 p.m., in the Chip Kenyon Arena on South Main Street in Middlebury. Winter Carnival is celebrating its 101st event with … (read more)

Free concert series kicks off with Atlantic Crossing at Bixby Library

Lace up your dancing shoes! On Saturday, March 2, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Bixby Library will come alive with the music of Atlantic Crossing.

Small Island Big Song brings the Pacific Islands to Middlebury

The Middlebury Performing Arts Series proudly presents the Vermont debut of Small Island Big Song on Friday, March 8, during their 2024 U.S. national tour.

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