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Amid a Volatile Industry, Burlington May Lose Its Only Cinema
The scene playing out at the Roxy epitomizes the difficulties faced by theaters nationwide. But some Vermont cinemas are adapting.
Obituary: William “Bill” Rice Butler, 1946-2024
Poet loved music, family and books and was a keen observer of life’s mysteries
Obituary: Roland P. Dion, 1939-2024
Former Winooski Senior Citizen Center director created innovative programs to help seniors in their daily lives
Brandy Clark Wants Her Music to Tell the Truth
A partnership with Brandi Carlile helped Clark to open up on her confessional album Dear Insecurity.
Stuck in Vermont: Teatime at Summersweet Garden Nursery in East Hardwick With Rachel Kane
Visitors enjoy English cream tea in the garden and native plants at this nursery founded by Rachel Kane in 1980 and formerly known as Perennial Pleasures.
Is ‘Accidental Anal’ a Thing?
My boyfriend convinced me to try anal a while ago. It wasn’t all that bad, but I told him that I didn’t feel the need to ever do it again.
From the Publisher: On-the-Job Training
From frontline flood reporting to visiting Vermont diners, Seven Days’ interns got a crash course in Vermont this summer.
‘Alien: Romulus’ Takes the Franchise Back to Its Haunted-House Basics
The cowriters have designed an effective maze of horrors, in which every feature of the setting eventually proves to have a purpose.
Shakespeare in the Woods Offers a Modern Take on the Bard
The Manchester-based outdoor theater company reimagines Macbeth and Twelfth Night in a contemporary Vermont setting.
Sanborn Covered Bridge Is Dismantled to Prevent Further Damage
The iconic Lyndon span was in the path of Tropical Storm Debby earlier this month, spurring emergency efforts to save it.
Letters to the Editor (8/21/24)
Stop Enabling Drug Users [Re “Downtown Dilemma: Plagued by Homelessness, Drugs and Safety Concerns, Burlington Tries to Adapt to a New Normal,” August 14]: There…
Free Will Astrology (8/21/24)
LEO (Jul. 23-Aug. 22): A wealthy hedge fund manager named Raj Rajaratnam paid Leo singer Kenny Rogers $4 million to perform at his epic birthday…
On the Beat: New Music From Marsh Lights and the Wormdogs
Folk outfit Marsh Lights and bluegrass band the Wormdogs are both set to release new music. They’ll celebrate the new music with live performances.
UVM Medical Center Employees Say They Can’t Afford Health Insurance, and Some Are in Debt to Their Employer.
Some support staff workers have delayed care, and others have racked up medical debt — including to the hospital itself.
The Queen City Cat Lounge Purrfectly Connects People and Felines
The Ethan Allen Shopping Center business gives people the chance to meet and adopt cats from a Vermont nonprofit. Within days of opening, several kitties had already found new homes.
Album Review: Kyle Chadburn & the Earthbound Spirits, ‘Free Will Becomes Fate’
The Vermont blues rocker and his band return with a bigger sound on their new record, which is infused with the theme of cutting through the noise and bullshit.
Artist Pamela Wilson’s Practice Includes Clay and Community
The Barre ceramicist, weaver, and painter presents “Unveiling Transformation” at Frog Hollow, showcasing interdependent craft processes and conceptual thinking.
Three to Six Hours in Rutland, the Marble City
The blue-collar railroad city has embraced its artsy side. Here are some suggestions for things to do and places to eat, drink, gather and explore while you’re there.
Elodie Blanchard’s ‘Forest for the Trees’ Delights at Kishka
The Brooklyn artist’s boldly colored and wildly textured creations will be on display through August 24 at Kishka Gallery & Library in White River Junction.
BTV Hip-Hop Godfathers Nastee and VT Union Honor DJ A_Dog
Led by rapper and producer Nastee, seminal 802 hip-hop crew VT Union reunite to rerelease their classics in honor of a beloved local DJ.
Album Review: Sulk Fangs, ‘Where the River Goes’
The collaborative indie-folk project of Burlington singer-songwriter/producer Matt Bushlow bursts with energy and talent.
Book Review: ‘The Widow on Dwyer Court,’ Lisa Kusel
The Burlington author’s novel asks what matters more in a marriage — sex or stability? Told from two perspectives, the book draws nuanced psychological portraits.
Oliver Stone on His Career and the State of the Film Industry
The three-time Academy Award winner and director is the headlining speaker at the 10th annual Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival.
Now Playing in Theaters: August 21-27
In addition to Blink Twice, here’s what is playing in Northern and Central Vermont movie theaters this week. Listings include new movies, vintage films and a directory of open theaters.
Flack Family Farm Heads Into Its First Season With New Owners
As the annual sauerkraut production approaches, new owners Zach Brandau and Julie Matranga face challenges and embrace the local food system.
Vermont’s Maple Soul Lands on Yelp’s Top 100 U.S. Restaurants
The farm-to-table restaurant in rural Rochester, Vermont, has earned high honors from Yelp — an impressive achievement and testament to the owners’ local roots.
Butterworks Farm Bought by Out-of-State Owner After Almost 50 Years
The founding Lazor family has sold its legacy Westfield dairy farm and yogurt line for more than $1 million to a New Hampshire businessman.
Barr Hill Adds Back Bar to Its Montpelier Distillery
The quick-service bar brings a new menu of creative cocktails and bar snacks and extra outdoor space to the home of Caledonia Spirits on Gin Lane.
Folino’s Pizza Ends BYOB in Burlington, Will Add Northfield Spot
The small Vermont restaurant group has started serving alcohol at its Burlington location and announced it will open a fourth pizzeria by the end of 2024.
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, August 21-27
What is there to do in Vermont this weekend? A summer concert, a Scottish festival, an apple cider celebration and more.






