Cozy up to kindness at the second annual SnugFest

Snuggle in… it’s time for the second annual Snugfest in Ripton. After a successful first year, Snugfest 2024 will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 12-7 p.m., at Silver Towers in Ripton.

Middlebury College’s Mahaney Arts Center and the Vergennes Opera House both have recently released their performance line-ups for fall 2024 into spring 2025… so, open up that calendar and get ready to save some dates!

Consider these three words: Migrate. Stranger. Home.

Back at it for a second season, Beth Duquette and Mark Mulqueen (along with a crew of volunteers) are prepping the Burnham Hall stage in Lincoln for the 2024-2025 Burnham Presents music series.

Perhaps with no surprise, the son of a woodworker took to carving. Every day Norton carved; every day Norton created. Birds, cats, dogs, fish, kitchen art, small animals, orbs… wonderful, whimsical wooden sculptures carved by bandsaws, chainsaws and simpl … (read more)

It’s time to dig out those vintage pieces of attire stuffed in the attic trunk, or snapped tight in a hatbox at the back of your closet. It’s OK if they’re dusty and wrinkly; now is their time to shine!

Just 72 hours after her newest album, “When It All Goes Down,” was released — Sarah King received an unwelcome diagnosis from her doctor: “He told me I have thyroid cancer.”

Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, had what Director of Development Hannah Manley called a “once in a lifetime opportunity” on Tuesday afternoon, when the-one, the-only, “Cat Daddy” Jackson Galaxy came to visit.

This coming Saturday, the 22nd of June, is a special day for Diana Bigelow. Not only is it her 80th birthday, but also the day she’ll open her home on High Street in Bristol to show her growing collection of “creatures.” 

Her presence was “quiet” and “steadfast.” She was an “expert listener” and knew how to “talk to people.” This is how Coco Moseley, executive director of the Henry Sheldon Museum, described the late Suzanne Douglas, who most recently worked in admissions a … (read more)

Three directors, nine vignettes, and a cast of talented actors will bring acclaimed playwright John Cariani’s poignant and witty play “Love/Sick” to life June 20-23, at Vergennes Opera House.

The Cornwall (soon to be Brandon) resident has just released his eighth album, “Apple Tree Days,” and will give an opening concert at Holley Hall in Bristol on Friday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m.

Local student artwork is blooming around Addison County this week. Check out works by Mount Abe juniors and seniors at the downtown Bristol gallery, Art on Main, beginning May 17 with an opening reception from 3:30-5 p.m. Then check out student and profes … (read more)

On a book tour, they are the authors — with their shiny new novels, radiating the word “published!” to all the awestruck novices. But here, they live across the bridge and over the fields — they are all that and more; they are our neighbors. Isn’t that wo … (read more)

Genticorum stands out as one of the premier groups in Quebec’s traditional music scene. The trio skillfully intertwines intricate fiddle, flute and accordion melodies with beautiful vocal harmonies.