Elsie Lynn Parini
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Silent auction of late artist’s rugs benefits Sheldon
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…
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Love is unpredictable… and funny!
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…
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New Fitzsimmons album filled with nostalgia
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…
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Exhibits promote student work & the importance of art in schools
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…
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Two local authors release new must-read novels
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…
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Quebecois trio wraps inaugural season of Lincoln music series
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.
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Have a good time line dancing at Woodchuck Cider
You might be surprised to know that every Thursday evening, the Cider House at Woodchuck Cider turns into a boot stompin’ line dancing floor. Regularly about 50 guests…
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What if you only had one hundred days?
As the snow melts away and the early bulbs push through the crystalized dirt, we’re given a performance by the Middlebury Acting Company to help us process a…
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Sing your hearts out for a cause
How do you confront atrocities committed half-way around the world from the comfort of your Vermont bubble? This is a question that Bristol residents Rebecca Ryskalczyk and Nick…
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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…
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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…
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Miss Vermont Earth encourages girls to be strong
Bella Williams from Orwell was crowned Miss Vermont Earth in 2023. Now she’s starting a nonprofit that aims to “help young girls around the globe get access to…
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Celebrate Lunar New Year close to home
The Year of the Dragon is right around the corner — sounds pretty fierce… in a good way. Feb. 10 is Lunar New Year — a celebration of…
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Acclaimed author Emily St. John Mandel understands our times
The renowned author will bring her award-winning work and perspectives to Middlebury College in a special reading and Q&A, followed by a book signing.
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Master magician to perform an afternoon of hocus pocus
Master Magician Goad will be performing at the Vergennes Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 20. The show will be a special 2 p.m. matinee performance, geared especially for…
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Musical Library Tour bridges winter into spring
Beginning Jan. 18, and concluding in May, there will be a free musical performance at each of the 5-town libraries: Bristol, Monkton, New Haven, Lincoln and Starksboro.