Mar 16-22, 2022
Fourteen Years Sober, Chef Frank Pace Juggles Two Busy Burlington Eateries; Push to End ‘Qualified Immunity’ for Vermont Police Falls Short; Rent the Chicken Helps Vermonters Raise Backyard Hens
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Fourteen Years Sober, Chef Frank Pace Juggles Two Busy Burlington Eateries
The tip for finding Frank Pace arrived by text on a snowy Friday night in late February. The message came from a Goshen innkeeper, who…
For Fundraiser, Mark Daly Performs the Music of Madaila and Brings the Comedy
Mark Daly will return to ArtsRiot this Saturday, March 26, to continue his monthly residency at the South End venue. Daly will perform as Madaila,…
Obituary: William J. Claussen, 1939-2022
Claussen’s founder created one of the leading and most respected horticultural businesses in New England
Obituary: Libby Ruth (Kaplan) Serota
UK woman enjoyed traveling the world, but Vermont was always in her heart
Clean: ‘Handling Criticism’ (3/21/22)
My forehead burned with fiery tension as I stared at a luminous computer screen. I was three years sober, and I was in the midst…
Obituary: Christine Dewhurst, 1972-2022
Burlington-born woman fought a valiant fight against breast cancer
Obituary: Matthew Scott Emerson, 1981-2022
“Department head of patience and kindness” led by example
Shanta Lee Gander’s Multimedia ‘Dark Goddess’ Exhibition Reclaims the Sacred Feminine
Hecate is the Greek goddess of magic, the night, the moon, necromancy. The Morrígan is the Celtic goddess of transformation, witchcraft and war. Aphrodite is…
Soundbites: ArtsRiot Throws a Benefit for Ukraine; the Young Guns of VT Hip-Hop Take Their Shot
Other than a certain tangerine-skinned former U.S. president, most of the planet is royally pissed off at Russian President/mob heavy Vladimir “I share a face…
Six Quick-Hit Reviews of Local Albums
Vermont musicians aren’t letting up in 2022 — the records keep coming, flying onto the music desk as if I had an army of interns…
John Cameron Mitchell Reflects on Hedwig, Playing Joe Exotic and Cancellation
When John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask brought Hedwig and the Angry Inch to the stage in 1998, they couldn’t have anticipated the impact their…
Free Will Astrology (3/16/22)
PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): “Never underestimate the wisdom of being easily satisfied,” wrote aphorist Marty Rubin. If you’re open to welcoming such a challenge, Pisces,…
Mimi Cave’s Dark Comedy About a Dating Nightmare Is Surprisingly ‘Fresh’
This week the top item on my watch list is Turning Red, the Pixar movie that everybody’s talking about despite its absence from theaters. While…
Now Playing in Theaters: March 15-21
In addition to X, 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.
A Mental Health Counselor Finds Stress Relief in Turning Old Clothes Into Floor Coverings
The beige sweater didn’t look much like an old rag until Julie Reville put it on the table and shredded it, using a rotary cutter…
My Partner Wants to Party, but I’m Still COVID-Cautious
Dear Reverend, My partner and I used to love going out on Saint Patrick’s Day — before COVID-19 happened and we turned into hermits, that…
After More Than 1,700 Hikes Up Mount Mansfield and Camel’s Hump, Mark Kelley Is Still Going Strong
Even an expert hiker can take a tumble. Mark Kelley is more seasoned than most, so on a recent mild, sunny day on a flat…
From the Publisher: Desk Duty
Like so many offices frozen in time by the pandemic, Seven Days’ has been mostly unoccupied for the past two years. Per safety protocols, almost…
Beau Ties of Vermont Uses Blue and Yellow Fabric for Ukraine Fundraiser
Late last year, Greg Shugar ordered blue fabric with yellow stripes for the spring collection of his Middlebury-based company, Beau Ties of Vermont. When Russia…
New Rules Require Publicly Funded Independent Schools to Accept Special-Ed Students
After more than a year of painstaking deliberations, last week the State Board of Education adopted rules it says will prevent Vermont private schools that…
Murad’s Indefinite Role as Burlington’s Acting Police Chief Raises Questions About Mayoral Authority
While announcing acting Police Chief Jon Murad as his pick for Burlington’s top cop in January, Mayor Miro Weinberger said the city needs a permanent…
Bill Mares and Don Hooper Chronicle Vermont Humor in ‘I Could Hardly Keep From Laughing’
Ask a friend from away to describe Vermont, and the word “funny” is not likely to be part of their answer, unless they mean “funny…
Letters to the Editor (3/16/22)
Mom Approves Thank you for publishing the article “Irons in the Fire” [March 2], which accurately described the passion and hard work that have gone…
Push to End ‘Qualified Immunity’ for Police in Vermont Falls Short
Vermont police reform advocates began the year with one main legislative priority: ending the legal doctrine that shields cops from lawsuits. At press conferences and…
Waterbury-Based SunCommon Holds Climate Crisis-Themed Film Festival
A Vermont-based solar energy company believes that storytelling has the power to bring people into the movement for climate action. Films about sustainability are an…
Notice to Creditors: Estate of Kathleen E. Lord
State of Vermont Superior Court Probate Division Chittenden Unit Docket No.: 21-PR-00428 In re ESTATE of Kathleen E. Lord NOTICE TO CREDITORS To the creditors…
Obituary: William Lovett, 1926-2022
95-year-old Shelburne man is survived by wife and children
In Memoriam: Julian Lamb Orgel, 1992-2018
This March 16 would have been the 30th birthday of our son, Julian Lamb Orgel, who died on July 6, 2018, at the age of…
Rent the Chicken’s Seasonal Rentals Help Vermonters Raise Backyard Hens
Jillian Turner got her first chickens as an antidote to puppy fever. She wanted another dog, but her then-boyfriend — now husband, Sy Reaves —…
Four Northern Vermont Fish and Chips Restaurants to Try for Lent and Beyond
The restaurant’s name alone indicates that Union Jacks at 370 Shelburne Road in Burlington will deliver excellent fish and chips in the British tradition of…
University of Vermont Students From Iran Cook and Share Their New Year Traditions
This week, the dining services kitchen at the University of Vermont’s Dudley H. Davis Center will be filled with the unusual aromas of floral saffron…
Williston Cookbook Author Molly Stevens Collaborates on New Podcast
Award-winning cooking instructor and cookbook author Molly Stevens of Williston has partnered with three longtime friends and colleagues to produce a podcast called “Everything Cookbooks.”…
Vermont Food and Drink Businesses Offer Customers Chance to Support Ukraine
When Maryam Counter first heard news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, her heart sank, like that of so many people around the world. But…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, March 16-22
Spring is right around the corner, there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect, learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled seven must-do events, including a performance by two of New Orleans’ most influential ensembles — the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas.
Montpelier-Based ‘Russian Life’ Magazine Suspends Publication Due to the War in Ukraine
On the war in Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the stance of Russian Life’s publisher is as clear as vodka: “We condemn the Kremlin…
Parkway Diner in South Burlington to Reopen Under New Ownership
After being closed for almost two years, the landmark Parkway Diner in South Burlington has a new owner and a reopening date of mid-April. Chef-restaurateur…
