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.

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 families.

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. 

Ripton musician raises funds for new album

It’s been a tense few weeks for independent musician Sarah King. No, it’s not the holidays. It’s not the start of the New Year, or the darkness that suffuses this time of year either. Naw, King has been stressed because $15-grand is on the line for her ne … (read more)

2023 in review: Looking back at the year in Arts + Leisure

It’s been eight years of publishing the Arts + Leisure section of the Addison Independent. Again and again, I am beyond impressed by the incredible work and talent we see right here in Addison County, which makes this tabloid section a joy to put together … (read more)

Mihali performs NYE concert at Town Hall Theater

Completing an 18-year run as a co-founder of the well-known Vermont quartet Twiddle, Mihali and the other three members of the band are taking an “indefinite hiatus” to “explore their individual creative pursuits and spend more time with their families.”

Students and instructors ‘learn together’

Middlebury Studio School’s mission is on terrific display right now through Dec. 22 at the Jackson Gallery in the lower level of the Town Hall Theater in Middlebury.

Anna Fugaro: Art from a lifetime of memories

From floor to ceiling, Anna Fugaro’s Middlebury living space is filled with her own artwork, as well as her mother’s paintings and countless photos.

‘Polaroid Stories’ reveals characters around us

Like the Polaroid, award-winning playwright Naomi Iizuka has a play that captures moments and stories — for Iizuka’s play, it’s about individuals who live perilously close to the edge or beyond.

Photographers collaborate on Double Vision

Middlebury photographer Caleb Kenna remembers a particular postcard that caught his eye 15 years ago. A postcard made by Don Ross. 

Learn about the life of a poet

Former Middlebury resident Susan Jefts has published a new book of poetry, “Breathing Lessons,” put out by Shanti Arts.

Creative caregivers craft scarecrows

Get into the Halloween spirit by celebrating the work that 16 teams at Porter Medical Center put into their second annual scarecrow contest.

‘Second Sight’: a hauntingly good show

A chill is here and it’s not just the October air… The world premiere of Ryan Mangan’s “Second Sight” will take the stage at Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater, Oct. 19-22, and promises to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. 

Marsh Lights sound familiar for a reason

Colby Crehan and her bandmates have received accolades, including Vermont Vocalist of the Year and Vermont Song of the Year (Tammie Awards, Barre-Montpelier Times-Argus).

Point CounterPoint celebrates 60 years of magical summers

It’s more than just band camp… it’s Point CounterPoint. And this very special place, nestled on the shores of Lake Dunmore, is celebrating its six decades of nurturing young musical talents with an anniversary celebration this weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. 

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