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19th-Century Educator Alexander Twilight Broke Racial Barriers, but Only Long After His Death. It’s Complicated.
With the tip of her palette knife, Katie Runde picked up dabs of paint from her palette and dropped each into the center. She blended…
MacKenzie Scott Donates $20 Million to Champlain Housing Trust
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $20 million to Vermont’s largest affordable housing owner and manager, Champlain Housing Trust. Scott’s charitable giving organization, Yield Giving,…
Obituary: Leonard Robert Armstrong, 1935-2023
U.S. Air Force veteran enjoyed the simple things in life and constantly modeled the importance of kindness to all
Marty Fogel, ‘Now and Then/Now and Then II’
(Self-released, CD, digital) With the release of a full-length album and an accompanying EP, one of the area’s most esteemed jazz musicians shares a sophisticated…
In a Classic Vermont Mountain Road Rally, Winning Takes Precision and Smarts, Not Speed
Picture a motorsport in which a 1953 Volkswagen Beetle can smoke a 2018 Porsche Boxster. But to do so, the VW Bug doesn’t need a…
Patrick Krief, ‘Skylines’
(Handwritten Distribution, digital, vinyl) Having your album copy casually compare you to John Lennon and Leonard Cohen is fairly fucking bold, even by the hyperbolic…
Notice Of Self-Storage Lien Sale,Chimney Corners Self Storage, 76 Gonyeau Road, Milton VT 05403
Notice is hereby given that the contents of the self-storage units listed below will be sold at public auction by sealed bid. This sale is…
Letters to the Editor (9/20/23)
Bread and Puppet Beliefs Chelsea Edgar’s prizeworthy story on Bread and Puppet Theater and its creative genius, Peter Schumann, is both entertainingly informative and astute…
From the Publisher: Hot Tickets
Two weeks ago, Seven Days turned 28. Not a remarkable number in terms of divisibility, but a heck of a long time to run a…
City Of Burlington
Ordinance 5.20 Sponsor: Councilor Barlow Rules suspended and placed in all stages of passage 09/11/23 Signed by Mayor: 09/18/23 Published: 09/20/23 Effective: 10/11/23 In the…
Friends and Strangers Come to the Aid of a Scammed Baker
Nicole LaBonte thought she had found the perfect opportunity to expand her home baking business: an “end of summer fest” in South Burlington. A Facebook…
Page 32: Short Takes on Five Vermont Books
Seven Days writers can’t possibly read, much less review, all the books that arrive in a steady stream by post, email and, in one memorable…
Armed With a Video Camera, One Man Documents Crime and Disorder in Burlington
It was only 10 a.m., but Wayne and Cheryl Savage were driving to Costco for ice cream sundaes on a humid Thursday in early September….
A New Nonprofit Focuses on Reptiles, Amphibians and Arachnids
Fear is a common human reaction to a slithering snake or a hairy spider. But a new nonprofit aims to change attitudes about the oft-maligned…
Elinor Randall’s Prints Leave ‘Deep Impressions’ at Studio Place Arts
Elinor Randall, known to her friends as Randy, passed away in July at the age of 91. Originally from Connecticut, she had lived in Plainfield…
Free Will Astrology (9/20/23)
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): “These are the bad facts,” author Fran Lebowitz says. “Men have much easier lives than women. Men have the advantage. So…
Now Playing in Theaters: September 20-26
In addition to Expend4bles, 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.
My Partner Poops While I’m in the Shower
Dear Reverend, My partner and I moved in together earlier this year. Everything has been great, except for one thing. Sometimes when I’m showering in…
Remnants of the Past Coalesce With Contemporary Work in ‘Art at the Kent’
Planning and executing the monthlong “Art at the Kent” exhibition in Calais has become a year-round project for cocurators Allyson Evans and Nel Emlen. Often…
Soundbites: Hammydown Throws a Big Gay Block Party
One of the longest-running mysteries and conversations in the Burlington scene centers on the city’s gay bars — in the sense that we have none….
Lily Gladstone Shines in the Heartfelt Indie Road Movie ‘The Unknown Country’
Lily Gladstone is having a moment. The actor was raised on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana and shone in her roles in Kelly Reichardt’s…
Theater Review: ‘Time Stands Still,’ Green Room Productions
A photographer’s image of war captures a moment in a way that words cannot — sometimes because the tragedy is indescribable. While the image is…
Budget Negotiations Sour Between Regulators and Vermont’s Biggest Hospital
Tensions were already high last month during the annual review of the University of Vermont Medical Center’s budget when state regulator Owen Foster launched into…
On the Beat: New Music From Rivan, and Noah Kahan Makes the List
If you thought Urian Hackney’s ascent had reached a zenith (see “Thrill Ride,” my August 23 cover story on the rising-star drummer and producer), I’ve…
How UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice Makes the End of Life Worth Living
When Christine Werneke went on her first home visit to see a hospice patient in 2011, she expected it to be difficult — “I had a scary mental picture,” she said. After all, hospice patients are dealing with terminal illness. “I thought the person receiving hospice care would look very frail and fragile,” she recalled.…
Montpelier’s Lost Nation Theater Returns to Its Home Stage for ‘Sam & Jim in Hell’
It’s been a rough two months, but Lost Nation Theater’s Kathleen Keenan lives by the show business axiom: Come hell or high water, the show…
Ellen Bryant Voigt Talks About Her New Landmark Volume of ‘Collected Poems’
In 1999, when Ellen Bryant Voigt was chosen for a four-year term as Vermont state poet (now called poet laureate), she initiated a special project….
Essex Junction’s Firebird Café Serves Vibrant Flavors and Value
The notion of a bargain has shifted in the past year, with prices for everything from bread to burgers showing marked elevation. Firebird Café, a…
Santiago’s Celebrates Cuban American Food and Culture in Burlington
Oscar Arencibia and Luis Calderin will not be surprised on the day that Cuban-born movie star Ana de Armas shows up at Santiago’s Cuban Cuisine,…
Home on the Range: Reader Recipe Request for ‘Lesbian Kale Salad’
We recently received “a heartfelt request” from reader Celia Cuddy of Burlington. “Years ago (maybe in the 1990s?), Seven Days published a recipe for something…
Electra’s Restaurant to Open in Shelburne
Donnell Collins, chef-owner of Leunig’s Bistro & Café and the Petit Bijou kiosk in Burlington and Le Marché Café in Shelburne, plans to open Electra’s…
Hugo’s to Reopen in Different Montpelier Location
After devastating July flooding, the Montpelier restaurant formerly called Hugo’s Bar & Grill will relaunch as Hugo’s in a new location at 44 Main Street,…
Obituary: Margaret Nichols, 1941-2023
Accomplished business owner and lifelong learner extended grace and kindness to anyone she met
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, September 20-26
Summer is winding down, but there’s no shortage of ways for Vermonters to connect, learn and have a good time. We’ve compiled seven must-do events including the second weekly installment of the annual poetry reading and discussion series Words Out Loud, featuring Sarah Audsley and Nadine Budbill.
Obituary: Lori A. Carron, 1966-2023
Home care provider enjoyed helping those less fortunate
Obituary: Stanley G. Carlson, 1958-2023
Entrepreneur loved impromptu jam sessions with friends and was always concerned about the welfare of others
Obituary: Cecile Messier, 1932-2023
Talented pianist loved outdoor activities, travel and family time
Obituary: Joan Lear Wulfson, 1931-2023
Organizer of Vermont’s amateur tennis leagues devoted her energy to many causes
Obituary: Karen Kohler, 1955-2023
Longtime registered nurse helped countless patients and was known for her contagious smile and fun nature
Stone’s Throw Moves From Charlotte to Jericho Due to Staffing Shortage
Stone’s Throw pizza closed its Charlotte location on September 10 due to a staffing shortage, according to co-owner Tyler Stratton. The owners hope to open…







