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With a Run of Concerts at Trapp Family Lodge, ‘The Sound of Music’ Comes Home
This week The Sound of Music comes home when Lyric Theatre and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra bring the Broadway musical score to the Stowe hillside on which the von Trapp family settled in 1942.
Northern Stage to Break Ground on Housing for Staff, Artists
Northern Stage, a theater company in White River Junction, is breaking ground next month on a small housing development near its headquarters for its staff…
UVM’s Center for Community News Awarded $7 Million to Expand
The University of Vermont’s Center for Community News has been awarded $7 million to expand its journalism training for college students in Vermont and around…
In Memoriam: Raymond “Ray” B. Jacoby, 1931-2023
Ray will be remembered by family and friends at the United Church of Christ Congregational Church of South Hero, Vt. on Friday, July 5, 11…
Obituary: John “Jack” Meunier, 1951-2024
Architect was a member of several professional organizations, including the Royal Institute of British Architects
Obituary: Alan Merrill Greenleaf, 1945-2024
Northeast Kingdom farmer was rooted in the hills and woods of his land
In Memoriam: Robert James McKenzie, 1930-2024
Loving husband and proud father is remembered as faithful, generous and humble
Obituary: William “Bill” Alexander Macan IV, 1942-2024
Longtime attorney loved spending time with his family and skiing in Vermont
Obituary: Louise Belden Kolvoord, 1930-2024
Public health nurse for the Vermont Department of Health was an avid volunteer and dedicated Boston sports fan
Obituary: Jean and Christopher McCandless, 1943-2024 and 1946-2024
Husband and wife were dedicated and loving in their work for others
Obituary: Dr. Thomas H. Clark, 1944-2024
Area optometrist for 54 years was an avid fly-fisherman and lifelong learner with an endless supply of jokes
In Memoriam: Mitchell T. Bissonnette, 1985-2024
A graveside service for Mitchell T. Bissonnette will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at noon, at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Winooski, Vt….
In Memoriam: Scott Evans, 1955-2023
There will be a celebration of the life of Scott A. Evans at the Spirit In Nature (SpIN) paths in Ripton, Vt., at 10:30 a.m.,…
Obituary: Bill LeConte Haddock, 1940-2024
Quintessential extrovert and lifelong Georgia Bulldogs fan spent 55 years teaching, counseling and helping people in Vermont
In Memoriam: Andrew Brown, 1947-2023
Join us in celebrating the life of Andy Brown on Saturday, June 29, early evening to dusk, at Sand Bar State Park in Milton, Vt….
Obituary: Hubbard Taylor Buckner, 1937-2024
South Hero man was a professor at Concordia University for 30 years and founded a neighborhood association to preserve historic architecture
Vermont Senators File Lawsuit Over State Ed Secretary Appointment
Two state senators filed a lawsuit on Wednesday alleging that Gov. Phil Scott violated state law and the Vermont Constitution by naming Zoie Saunders to…
Obituary: Nelson Wentworth, 1932-2024
Former Vermont school principal enjoyed retirement in his hometown of Kennebunk
Catamount Arts Reopens in St. Johnsbury After a Yearlong Closure
Catamount Arts in St. Johnsbury has reopened its building at 115 Eastern Avenue after closing last June due to air quality concerns. A longtime epicenter…
Calliope’s Call, ‘New Moon’
(Self-released, digital) The singers who make up Calliope’s Call, a Boston-based ensemble, live elsewhere. Founder and mezzo-soprano Megan Roth resides in Hartford, Conn., and soprano…
From the Publisher: From Salzburg to Stowe
Who picks the stories that end up in Seven Days? Some ideas come from readers. Others, from the press releases and event notices we receive….
Bull’s Head, ‘Vacation Dreams’
(Self-released, digital) Andy Samara is stalling, but that might be a good thing. The South Burlington singer-songwriter and producer admitted as much in an email…
Free Will Astrology (6/19/24)
GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20) In the second half of 2012 and first half of 2013, you launched a journey that will finally culminate soon. What…
A Waterbury-Based Speech Pathologist Launched the Viral ‘I’m Worth Listening To’ Campaign
“Hi, my name is Ronan,” the boy wearing a tie-dye sweatshirt in an online video says slowly. “I’m a person who stutters, and I’m worth…
Mary Admasian Gives Woodshop Waste and Barbed Wire Edgy New Life
During her artist’s talk at the T.W. Wood Gallery in Montpelier earlier this month, Mary Admasian thanked her friend and fellow artist Rob Hitzig. He…
Burlington Musician Kiley Latham Gives All That She Has on Her New EP
You’ve probably seen Kiley Latham dressed in a hot-pink leather jacket in the crowd at Radio Bean — she’s there more than some of the…
Paul Scott’s Provocative Ceramics Reinvent Transferware Traditions
You don’t expect your dishware to remind you of the climate crisis, disappearing species, race riots or, really, anything disturbing. Paul Scott aims to do…
Theater Review: ‘Jersey Boys,’ Weston Theater Company
Before they would harmonize in matching suits, the members of the Four Seasons faced their limited prospects on New Jersey’s mean streets. Using sharp narrative…
On the Beat: Xander Naylor Scores a Film; Experimental Show at Bauschaus VT; the Pinery’s Sundown Sessions; Tributes at Maple Tree Place
Xander Naylor always seems to be on the move. The Burlington-based guitarist routinely tours India with musicians Vinay Kaushal and Shreyas Iyengar as the Xander…
Q&A: Nick Morse Has Been Planting Peonies in Chittenden County for 40 Years
Nick Morse doesn’t know what first drew him to peonies, but he has spent the past 40 years tending to their showy spring blossoms around…
‘Hit Man’ Aims for a Rare Blend of Rom-Com and Noir
These days, it’s not news when the new movie from an Oscar-winning director pops up on streaming after a minimal theatrical release. You can see…
Now Playing in Theaters: June 19-25
In addition to The Bikeriders, 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.
Vermont’s First Civic Health Report Will Include Input From Students
The 50 teenagers gathered in the House chamber of the Vermont state capitol building in early June bore little resemblance to the lawmakers who typically…
I Hate Air Conditioning, but My Partner Loves It
Dear Reverend, My partner and I have lived together for four years, and we rarely argue about anything — except for the temperature in our…
Letters to the Editor (6/19/24)
Seven Days Won’t Identify Young Offenders As Vermont’s first child, youth and family advocate, I respected your story about Grace Welch and the abuse she…
‘Mobility Mural’ Highlights the Way Visually Impaired People Move
Artists used unusual methods to create a new mural on a South Burlington sidewalk. First, the surface was painted all black. Next, a guide dog…
Three to Six Hours in Windsor, the Birthplace of Vermont
Less traveled than the nearby tourist mecca of Woodstock, this Connecticut River town is steeped in a rich, often forgotten history. Here’s an itinerary.
Exploring Summer’s Wild Edibles With Newport Forager Serena Morgan
When the leaves of the wild leek have withered and the fronds of fiddlehead ferns have unfurled, it’s time to turn to the less sexy…
Little Miss Taco’s Farm-to-Fridge Meal-Prep Biz Makes Life Convenient
Summertime presents a cooking conundrum: At the end of a long, hot day, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven,…
Kismet Mediterranean Grill to Open in Burlington
Serkan Çetin and his family plan to open Kismet Mediterranean Grill at 180 Battery Street in Burlington in July. Çetin, 27, said his parents, Veli…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, June 19-25
Summer is here, and there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled seven must-do events, including Remarkable Reptile Day at Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee.
‘Suffs’ Creator Shaina Taub Wins Two Tony Awards
Waitsfield native Shaina Taub has won the 2024 Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score Written for the Theatre for…






