A century of Middlebury College scrapbooks on display

Most of us carry around digital phones that can recall memories in an endless scroll… So, it’s a curious thing that students at Middlebury College recently put together an exhibit that highlights actual, hardcopy, paper scrapbooks that previous Midd students have put together over the past century.

A newcomer to Addison County, yes, but Don Sheldon is anything but new to the folk music scene. Sheldon moved down to Weybridge just last fall, from his long-time home in Huntington, and he brought a passion for discovering lesser-known musicians and givi … (read more)

Watching pretty much any outdoor sports film riles up an energy; a feeling of “I’m doing this.” It’s like you’re plummeting down that craggy pitch and carving wide into a cloud of untracked powder; you’re launching a bike high over that mountain stream; y … (read more)

“As we celebrate a decade of music, growth and connection, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible support of our community, the unwavering dedication of our faculty, and the inspiring accomplishments of our students,” said Sadie Brightman, Middlebur … (read more)

David Weinstock has been the shepherd of several poetry groups, including the Otter Creek Poetry Workshop, which has met every Thursday (except Thanksgiving) for the past 27 years.

The Middlebury College J-Term musical production of “Guys and Dolls” is coming to the stage of the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury beginning Saturday, Jan. 25.

What do libraries sound like these days? Well just ask Rick Ceballos and the 5-Town Friends of the Arts group that will be hosting the second annual Winter Into Spring Musical Library Tour.

Folk duo Mike + Ruthy of The Mammals are coming to Burnham Hall in Lincoln this Saturday, Jan. 4. It’s part of the Burnham Presents music series that features nationally touring and regional artists of note on mostly first Saturdays September through May.

It wows me every year, just how much art we have to offer right here in Addison County. What a gift it is that we can share all of this incredible work and good news with our community; and we have you — our loyal readers and supporters — to thank.

Middlebury Studio School will see its long-time studio manager and clay instructor Kathy Clarke step back from her leadership position to allow assistant studio manager Saisorn Peemanao to step up.

Clothing designer John Michael (who preferred not include his last name) re-opened Artists & Revolutionaries upstairs of Malabar and Vergennes Laundry this past spring where he’s been creating his eco-friendly fashion label that was born in Brooklyn and r … (read more)

This fast-paced holiday show captures the chaos of the season — from awkward family photos to carolers who really want their figgy pudding. It’s a merry romp through all your favorite holiday pitfalls, packed with laughs for the whole family and perfect f … (read more)

The annual Broadway Direct show at the Vergennes Opera House is just around the corner, and it’s always a must-see for live-theater lovers.

In fair Verona we know too well the desperate tragedy that befalls “two households both alike in dignity” — ah, yes, good ol’ “Romeo and Juliet.” But what does that play look like when you transport it to the classroom of fourth- and fifth-graders?

Positioned squarely in fall, but still ahead of the holiday rush, what do we call this momentary calm? Ah, the season of the sticks. One of frosty mornings and darkness; a time when fables begin floating into our conversations.