Nov 23-29, 2016
Three Vermont Nonprofits That Think Locally, Work Globally; Can a Scandal-Plagued Hotel Save Burke Mountain?; The Read on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Our Revolution
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Acting Globally: Vermont Nonprofits Work to Improve the World
By accident of birth, Americans live in one of the most prosperous nations in the world. Those of us fortunate enough to reside in Vermont…
Obituary: KK Wilder, 1942-2016
A memorial for KK Wilder will be held on Sunday, December 11, at the Unitarian Universalist Church at the top of Church Street at 2…
The Parmelee Post: Demolition Derby to Be Held in City Market Parking Lot
Buckle your seat belt, throw on a helmet and prepare to say goodbye to the family minivan! The metal-bending carnage of the demolition derby is…
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Sharing the Bounty [SIV468]
11/18/16: As we enter into the holiday season, non-profits are avidly seeking donations to help Vermonters in need. We visited Spectrum Youth & Family Services…
In the Upper Valley, Filmmakers Are Rolling
On a recent Saturday morning, a covered wagon sat on the side of a dirt road that bisects a harvested cornfield in Bedell Bridge State…
Soundbites: Giving Thanks
For the past several years, I’ve used the Thanksgiving week column to highlight some of the things I’m personally thankful for in the local music…
Speaker Squeaker? Two Vie to Lead Vermont’s House
Twenty-one years ago, when House Speaker Ralph Wright (D-Bennington) unexpectedly lost reelection to his House seat, Democrats went to a floor vote in January to…
Bristol’s Tandem Plans Winter Food Events
Since Tandem opened in May 2015, the airy spot at 26 Main Street in Bristol has evolved to serve multiple functions. It’s an occasional tasting…
In the Trump Era, Does Vermont Need More Abortion Options?
As residents of one of the most pro-choice states in the nation, Vermont women seeking abortions may be less worried about president-elect Donald Trump’s pledge…
Shacksbury Cider Wins $25,000 Development Grant
Last week, Shacksbury cidery, a member of the Addison County Economic Development Corporation, received a $25,000 Building Communities Grant from the state’s Regional Economic Development…
Andrew W.K. On the Power of Partying
Everyone has something that makes them feel joyful, connected and alive. It might be running, painting or blowing up tree stumps. Whatever it is, hard-rocker…
Peak Power: Burlington Electric Draws Vermont’s Top Brass
Darren Springer, 36, has landed some plumb political jobs: with the National Governors Association, in Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) office and, most recently, as Gov….
Common ‘Grounds’: Screening for Cancer in Coffee Regions
In June 2012, nurse practitioner Ellen Starr arrived at the foothills of the Mount Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania, exhausted after a bumpy, two-hour car ride….
Dykes to Watch Out For: Pièce de Résistance
Alison Bechdel’s popular strip “Dykes to Watch Out For” was for years a countercultural staple in this paper and other publications across the country —…
Vision Quest: A Waterbury-Based Project Brings Eyesight to the Blind
Eyesight for the blind was once a messianic promise. This week, assembly-line cataract surgeries will restore the vision of 1,200 Ethiopians over eight days, courtesy…
Weaver Jane McDougal Prepares for the Craft Fair
In Jane McDougal’s Burlington apartment, a storage tub and an oversize heavy-duty tote bag hold hundreds of the fiber artist’s place-mat-size weavings. After working on…
A Rutland Nonprofit Purifies Water in Haiti and Honduras
Hurricane Matthew brought destructive winds and rain to Haiti when it hit the island nation in early October. The second punch was an outbreak of…
Book Review: Our Revolution: A Future to Believe In, Sen. Bernie Sanders
All books have lags between writing and publication, but rarely has that delay weighed as heavily on a book as it does in the case…
1881, Camera
(Self-released, digital download) When a band’s name includes a particular year, like the 1975, Night Terrors of 1927 or the Chain Gang of 1974, it’s…
Williston Man Finds Success With Funny Business
You wouldn’t guess James Becker’s profession by looking at him. He’s got an approachable yet rugged aesthetic — a full, lightly groomed beard, outdoor-friendly apparel…
Box to Bar: Peter Katz’ Shipping Container Mission
Last Friday morning in Burlington’s South End, sparks flew from metal artist Aaron Grossman’s welding torch. Peter Katz stood nearby in front of his 20-foot-long…
Sad Turtle, Ruthless & Toothless
(Self-released, digital download) Burlington’s Sad Turtle describe their sound as “instrumental music for people who don’t like instrumental music.” As a lover of music that…
Letters to the Editor (11/23/16)
Great Hire So thrilled to read yet another interesting article by Seven Days reporter Kymelya Sari [Live Culture: “Abenaki Women Share Heritage with Champlain College…
Art Review: Tanya Chaly, McCarthy Arts Center
In the time of climate change, the relationship between cause and effect can get murky. One group of absolutists blames humankind for any and all…
Bleed for This
The boxing movie is a paradox. Here’s a sport that’s never been less relevant. Its glory days are a half century in the rearview. Muhammad…
Free Will Astrology (11/23/16)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Despite your sign’s reputation, you Sagittarians don’t always require vast expanses to roam in. You aren’t ceaselessly restless, on an inexhaustible…
Motherland: A New American Helps Women in the Congo
Cleophace Mukeba is a self-confessed “mother’s boy” and feminist. Growing up in the South Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he helped…
How Do I Get My Partner to Talk About Her Sex Life?
Dear Athena, My partner and I have great sex (we’ve been together for 10 years). What turns me on is her telling me about her…
Grilling the Chef: Shiel Worcester of Jam Bakery
Chef Shiel Worcester Age: 28 Position: Baker-owner of Jam Bakery Location: Burlington Cuisine type: American-style pastry with a creative twist Education: New England Culinary Institute,…
Can a Scandal-Tainted Hotel Save Q-Less Burke Mountain?
The most sought-after businessman in the Northeast Kingdom works out of a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., office, visits Vermont every couple of months and offers awkward…
WTF Is Richford’s ‘Mystery Spot’?
To visit a certain part of Richford, you might have to break the law of gravity. According to Sir Isaac Newton, objects fall. No exceptions….
Yule Haul: The 2016 Vermont Holiday Gift Guide
As the holiday season rolls around, it’s time to embrace the spirit of giving. Be kind. Be generous. Help nonprofits in need. Celebrate your family and friends. Gather together and have fun. Let this guide filled with staff picks inspire presents of mind. And, please, support the home team and shop locally!
Last-Minute, Fail-Safe Thanksgiving Treats
Last week, Suzanne Podhaizer offered tips and tricks — gleaned from her years as chef-owner of Montpelier’s Salt restaurant — to help holiday hosts minimize…
Hill Farmstead Showcases Wunderkammer Bier
Not everybody can afford to collect art, but anybody can create a Wunderkammer. Popular from the Renaissance on, these cabinets of curiosities were “sort of…
In Montpelier, Beau Will Be a Butcher Shop, Deli, Café and Bar
When Kismet chef-owner Crystal Maderia and butcher Jules Guillemette reopen the doors of 207 Barre Street in Montpelier later this month, they’ll straddle the gap…
