Anais Mitchell to Zoom in for benefit concert

MIDDLEBURY — For the past 10 months those who’ve walked past the Middlebury Community Music Center (MCMC) at 6 Main St. have noticed something strange. The sound of silence. But while the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted onsite instruction at the historic Middlebury Community House, the MCMC’s scores of students are still receiving top-notch musical tutelage — albeit virtually, through computer screens. Sadie (Danforth) Brightman, director of MCMC, knows it won’t be long before the center is again deliveri … (read more)

Indoor yard sale to benefit the Cousino Foundation

BRISTOL — The Brendon P. Cousino Med47 Foundation will host its 3rd annual Indoor Yard Sale on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the American Legion on Wilson Road in Middlebury. The foundation awards annual $1,000 scholarships to Hannafo … (read more)

TrentTown Rock was a huge success

MIDDLEBURY — Wow! That says it all when describing the TrentTown Rock fundraiser for Trent Campbell and Nikki Juvan that took place at Middlebury’s Marquis Theater this past Wednesday evening. Staff at Addison Press and Freedom Publications put a call out … (read more)

Family band hosts benefit concert with step-dancing

CORNWALL — The Bolton/Munkres family band, Honey in the Hive, will offer a concert at the Cornwall Town Hall on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 2-3:30 p.m. They will perform music that’s inspired them from a wide variety of musical traditions including Appalachia, … (read more)

Jan. 22 party will benefit Trent Campbell

MIDDLEBURY — The Addison County Independent and two local bands are teaming up to assist a colleague as he recovers from a medical crisis — and throw a mid-winter dance party at the Marquis Theater in Middlebury for everyone to enjoy. Award-winning photog … (read more)