The Summer Preview 2024
Can’t-Miss Summer Events in Vermont; New Rules for Wake Boats; Three to Six Hours in Greensboro; At Frankie’s in Burlington, Hen of the Wood Alums Throw a Party; Vermont Author Glenn Stout Hits the Big Screen
Obituary: William G. Bonnie, 1940-2024
Former teacher and insurance broker enjoyed fine wine, classical music, good food and travel
Obituary: Mary Frances Chapman, 1960-2024
Middlebury woman was a strong advocate for those struggling with issues such as poverty and housing insecurity
Running to Raise Money for Opioid Recovery, Salisbury’s Chip Piper Completes 10 Marathons in 10 Days
Salisbury’s Chip Piper completed 10 marathons in 10 consecutive days on Saturday — and raised more than $13,000 for local nonprofits that help people recovering…
Obituary: Marc Lawrence Jacobs, 1953-2024
Former co-owner of Charlie-O’s World Famous in Montpelier had a passion for salvaging old buildings
Obituary: Barry N. Stone, 1935-2024
Community leader and member of the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame embraced a lifelong connection to his alma mater, UVM, and dedicated himself to serving many local, state and national organizations
Obituary: Valere Roger Dion, 1935-2024
Navy veteran and passionate fiddler served the Burlington Fire Department for 30 years
Obituary: Virginia Giroux, 1931-2024
Devout church member and volunteer loved to travel, adored the color purple and always had an angel brooch on her shoulder
Obituary: David Welker Leitner, MD, 1948-2024
UVM surgeon was a skilled clinician and exemplary teacher who was dedicated to every aspect of his life
Obituary: Richard T. Mazza, 1939-2024
Lifelong Colchester resident and owner of Dick Mazza’s General Store served 41 years in the Vermont legislature with integrity and collegiality
Obituary: C. Deem Schoenfeld, 1928-2024
Longtime physician at Rutland Hospital loved travel, golf, family gatherings and supporting independent bookstores
Obituary: Dr. Michelle Leigh Perron, 1968-2024
Pediatrician embodied how to live a life grounded in caring, compassion and love
Obituary: Marion Elizabeth (Provost) Blanchette, 1929-2024
South Burlington woman worked for 35 years for the Catholic Diocese of Vermont
Obituary: Mary E. (Fuller) Fitzgerald, 1929-2024
Burlington woman was a shining example of the difference one person can make in a family, a community and the world
Obituary: Eleanor Lynn Zinke, 1942-2024
Vergennes woman’s greatest pride was in her children and one of her greatest strengths was her capacity to help others
Obituary: Olive Elizabeth Sedon, 2002-2024
Animal lover and natural athlete had a special compassion for people at the margins of life and people who suffered
For Wake Boat Opponents, New Vermont Rules Mean New Battles
Vermonters seeking to limit the use of powerful wake boats on the state’s lakes and ponds made it partway to their goal this year. A…
From the Publisher: ‘Bonjour,’ Summer
Technically, summer begins on the June solstice, still a month away. Try telling that to the vacationers who’ve already set up camp at Burlington’s North…
Youth Conservation Crews Head Out to Repair Damage From 2023 Floods
The crew had been building a set of stairs on a beach access trail in Groton State Forest for nearly two weeks. A 32-foot section…
Lyndon Hopes a New Bike Route Will Help the Town Tap Into the Popularity of Kingdom Trails
For years, out-of-state visitors have stocked up on groceries and gas in Lyndon before moving on to spend their time and money in neighboring East…
Once Off-Limits, Burlington’s Rock Point Is Gradually Welcoming the Public
For all its stunning scenery, Burlington’s Rock Point seldom draws a crowd of visitors. It’s not advertising the fact that the public can glimpse the…
A Seamstress Has Turned Her Burlington Porch Into a Revolving Art Show
A Burlington woman has turned the enclosed porch of her South End home into a revolving art gallery. Beth Kellc’s latest exhibit is an array…
Plex Arts Fest Brings Delight and Chaos to the Old North End
This Saturday night, May 25, Old North Enders in Burlington can see something lighting up the horizon. No, not the aurora borealis but an event…
Vermont Author Glenn Stout Hits the Big Screen With Disney’s ‘Young Woman and the Sea’
To write about Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, in 1926, at the age of 20, Glenn…
Indie Drama ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Is a Mesmerizing Suburban Nightmare
The pandemic wasn’t good for indie film. With cinemas closed, many festival favorites jumped straight to streaming and languished in obscurity there. Among them was…
Three to Six Hours in Greensboro, a Tranquil Haven
Ninety minutes — and a world — away from Burlington, the Northeast Kingdom town offers ample culture and outdoor recreation within its 39 square miles.
For the First Time, Vermont City Marathon Will Offer a Cash Prize to Nonbinary Runners
In 2022, Kae Ravichandran was the first of 117 runners to cross the finish line at the Green Mountain Marathon in South Hero. She won…
Vermont Film & Folklore Festival Launches in Manchester
The Vermont Film & Folklore Festival, a new, four-day event celebrating the art of storytelling, begins on Thursday, May 23, in Manchester. Its lineup of…
Q&A: Five Generations of the Aubin Family Have Been Driving a Ford Model A Named Lizzie
The Aubins have lived in Lyndonville for seven generations, and their 1931 Ford Model A has been driven by their family for five. In the…
Now Playing in Theaters: May 22-28
In addition to Back to Black, 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.
Free Will Astrology (5/22/24)
GEMINI (May 21-Jun. 20): When I first got my job writing a horoscope column, I wasn’t looking for it. It found me. My bike had…
Making a Splash: Jump Into the Summer Preview
The morning Seven Days published its annual Summer Preview last year, Vermont was walloped by a freak frost that wreaked havoc on fruit trees and…
Should I Be Worried My Wife Is Obsessed With True Crime?
Dear Reverend, My wife is obsessed with everything true crime. It started with some documentaries during the pandemic, but now she’s listening to podcasts, reading…
On the Beat: POP Montreal Announces Lineup; New Music From Robber Robber, Miles of Fire and Ryan Sweezey
Summer is here, and so are the fests! As you’ll have noticed in this very issue, all sorts of events are coming to Vermont during…
Soundbites: Merging Chopin and Busta Rhymes with BLKBOK
At the tender age of 4, Charles Wilson III began a lifelong relationship with music. His mother wanted to instill a sense of discipline in…
Can’t-Miss Summer Events in Vermont
Fourteen weeks separate Memorial Day and Labor Day, the unofficial start and end of summer, respectively. That sounds like a lot of time, but don’t…
Ben Roque, ‘Mad Andalusia’
(Self-released, CD, digital) Ben Roque admits to an insatiable desire to roam. And by learning to harness his own curiosity and risk tolerance, he’s evolving…
Letters to the Editor (5/22/24)
‘It Is Different Now’ Last week’s cover story [“Growing Pains,” May 15] captured what we farmers have been going through the past few years, day…
WiseAcres, ‘Anchor’
(Self-released, digital) Music writers might be thinning out more quickly than glaciers, but we do occasionally still congregate. Not so long ago at a music…
At Frankie’s in Burlington, Hen of the Wood Alums Throw a Party
There’s a celebratory energy bubbling in the Burlington food scene right now. After a tough few years, this spring and summer will usher in a…
Hardwick’s Caja Taqueria Spices It Up With Hot Sauce and Axe Throwing
For the past several years, chef-owner Bryan Palilonis has filled a niche in Hardwick for Mexican cuisine, first through his Caja Madera food truck and…
The Tropic Brewing Opens in Waterbury
Just in time for summer, a beachy new brewery has joined Waterbury’s beer scene. On Friday, May 17, the Tropic Brewing opened its taproom at…
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, May 22-28
Summer is right around the corner, 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 a one-weekend-only staged reading of Ilya Kaminsky’s acclaimed poem cycle, Deaf Republic, presented by the Parish Players.
Café Mamajuana’s Maria Lara-Bregatta Competes on Food Network’s ‘Ciao House’
Café Mamajuana chef-owner Maria Lara-Bregatta is one of 12 chefs competing on Season 2 of Food Network’s “Ciao House,” which premieres on Sunday, May 19,…
