Elsie Lynn Parini
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Courageous classrooms bring larger-than-life roles to the stage
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…
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An exhibit worth braving the cold for comes to Middlebury
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…
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‘King Lear’ at Middlebury mirrors modern power conflicts
The Middlebury College Theater Department will punctuate this election season with a presentation of “King Lear” by William Shakespeare coming to Wright Theater on Nov. 14 , 15…
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170 teens hit all the right notes
What do you suppose teens these days think about opera?
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Accept an invitation to awe
Turns out, “awe” is intriguing to many, as evidenced by the couple hundred viewers who turned out for the opening reception on Sept. 13, of the Middlebury College…
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‘Against Wings’: New exhibit wonders about the power of restraint
While you’re on campus visiting “An Invitation to Awe” at the Middlebury Museum of Art, take a walk across the beautiful grounds to the new gallery space in…
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Vergennes Opera House mixes drag, burlesque and Pride
The Vergennes Opera House stage has seen shows like the one coming next Saturday… but chances are you maybe haven’t! A drag/burlesque variety show — Pride Edition —…
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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.,…
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Fall into a great season of performances
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…
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Theater makers task community with questions about ‘The Strangers’ Case’
Consider these three words: Migrate. Stranger. Home.
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Burnham Presents music series reprised in Lincoln
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…
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A life’s work: Finding homes for Norton’s woodcarvings
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,…
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What will you find in ‘Grandma’s Trunk?’
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…
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Singer Sarah King is off to kick cancer
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…
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Homeward Bound learns lessons from The Cat Daddy
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”…
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Natural world produces artistic creatures
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…