The Winter Preview Issue 2024
Jericho’s Wood4Good Delivers Free Firewood to Families; Noah Dines Broke the Record for Most Uphill Skiing in a Year; What’s New at Restaurants Near Vermont’s Slopes; Top Winter Events Brighten the Season Ahead
Home Décor Boutique Slate Reopens in Burlington’s South End
Months after the Church Street store closed, Slate is coming to Sears Lane. The new location is twice the size, with parking and easier delivery truck access.
Obituary: William “Bill” P. Breault Jr., 1938-2024
U.S. Navy veteran owned several Burlington-area businesses
Obituary: Marjorie L. Carsen, 1944-2024
Bristol woman found great joy in singing, traveling, gardening and sharing good meals with friends and family
Obituary: Harold D. Woods, 1939-2024
Family man and lifelong student and teacher was a pioneer of service learning programs at UVM
Obituary: Sara Sussman, 1928-2024
Beloved mother created an environment of mutual trust and respect, allowing each of her children to thrive in their own way
Pressing Ahead: New Community Printshop Opens in West Danville
Printer Hillary Savage and five other artists welcome newcomers to learn how to create letterpress prints, read zines and join a community of printmakers.
Obituary: Michael John “Spike” Finnigan, 1958-2024
Co-owner of Burlington’s Finnigan’s Pub for more than 32 years was known for his work ethic, great attitude and remarkable entrepreneurial spirit
Obituary: Mary Alexandrides, 1925-2024
Loving wife and mother had a wonderful sense of style and was an excellent seamstress
Stuck in Vermont: Touring the Parsonage in Peru With Joseph Pell Lombardi
Lombardi has restored more than 600 properties in his 60-year career. He also collects and restores unique homes such as the 1850s Greek Revival house in Peru.
Obituary: Anne Donnis Howland, 1958-2024
Longtime Middlesex resident and accomplished pianist was a fierce advocate for mental health parity
Obituary: Michael Audet Sr., 1940-2024
Former paratrooper was a proud homesteader and educator with a passion for literacy
Obituary: Gregory Mitchell, 1954-2024
Law enforcement professional was a lifetime sports enthusiast, family man and avid golfer
Snow Daze: Chilling Out With the Winter Preview
Warm winters got you down? From record-breaking skiers to new mountain hot spots to top events, the Seven Days Winter Preview offers a blizzard of wintry fun.
Elev802 to Open New Ice Rink in South Burlington
Led by former UVM standout Peter Lenes, the Essex Junction-based hockey training company specializes in high-level individualized coaching.
Album Review: Guthrie Galileo, ‘The Angels Will Never Wear White Again (Hunter’s Moon Edition)’
Unveiled in the midst of spooky season, the album sustains Galileo’s passionate pop while exploring new sonic realms inspired by classic horror composers.
Film Buffs Aim to Visit Every Movie Theater in Vermont
A pair of movie lovers from Waitsfield say they have just three to go. And yes, they have their favorite spots.
Historic Gains by Republicans Shift Montpelier’s Balance of Power
Democratic leadership and their priorities could be imperiled next year by the drastic changes in the state legislature.
Noah Dines Broke the Record for Most Uphill Skiing in a Year
For most uphill skiers, a big day on the mountain might involve a 6,000- to 8,000- foot elevation gain. Stowe skier Dines averages 10,000 feet a day.
Six Vermont Music Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Podcasters are documenting Vermont’s vast and varied local music scene. But they do it in different and creative ways.
The Fleming Museum Shows a Rich, Diverse Selection of Quilts
In two exhibitions, UVM’s art museum presents an array of quilts from the past two centuries, ranging from the functional to the sumptuous and strange.
Album Review: Madaila, ‘The Suite’
Reforming the Vermont indie-pop outfit, front man Mark Daly slows down the beats and returns with an older, wiser approach.
Ask the Rev: How Do I Get in the Holiday Spirit After This Election?
‘Tis the season for … postelection depression? The Reverend makes a case for finding joy in trying times. A little bit of holiday cheer can go a long way.
What to Do in Montréal This Winter: An Illustrated Guide
Cartoonist Gabrielle Drolet offers tips for exploring the city to the north, which comes to life with outdoor activities and festivals as temperatures drop.
Brattleboro’s ‘Artful Ice Shanties’ Twist a Winter Tradition
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center takes inspiration from Minnesota’s Art Shanty Projects to add joy and innovation to the humble ice fishing shack.
Now Playing in Theaters: November 13-19
In addition to Conclave, 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.
Non-Fiction Comics Festival Celebrates Fact-Based Cartooning
Legendary cartoonist Eddie Campbell gives the keynote address at this third annual event highlighting the many styles of graphic storytelling.
Jericho’s Wood4Good Delivers Free Firewood to Families
In 2019, Eric Axelrod and his two sons gave away five loads of firewood. Now their nonprofit helps up to 150 Vermont families each winter.
Hugh Grant Plays a ‘Heretic’ in a Deftly Made Psychological Horror Film
A tense encounter between two missionaries and an unbeliever gradually becomes a nightmare in Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ cleverly scripted film.
Free Will Astrology (11/13/24)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are entering a phase when you can acquire more mastery in the arts of self-care and self-sufficiency. I hope you…
Three Vermont Choruses Offer Respite in Fall Concerts
The Aurora Chamber Singers, Burlington Choral Society and Maiden Vermont deliver programs intended to soothe and unify after a tense political season.
New Documentary Traces the History of Burlington’s CCTV
The public is invited to view, discuss and possibly become part of Myles David Jewell’s still-to-be-completed film about community media.
Letters to the Editor (11/13/24)
The Man Behind the Stickers Readers of [“Sticky Situation: A Proposed Burlington Ordinance Would Let People Sue Over Hateful Graffiti and Stickers. First Amendment Lawyers…
Vermont’s Top Winter Events Brighten the Season Ahead
During the state’s cold and dark months, it’s important to get out and experience the winter wonderland. Don’t miss these fine festivals and snowy competitions.
Workforce Shortage Imperils Burlington Weatherization Goals
Only a handful of the city’s rental properties have been retrofitted since 2021. Officials hope new worker training programs will accelerate progress.
From the Publisher: ‘Talking to Ourselves’
An episode of syndicated public radio show “On the Media” offers some insight into the dilemma facing journalists in an era of media fragmentation.
Ski-Town Eats: What’s New at Restaurants Near Vermont’s Slopes
Recent openings and menu changes near Smugglers’ Notch, Stowe, Sugarbush and Bolton have upped the après-ski game. Here are four new mountainside spots to try.
Howl Bier Opens on the Winooski Rotary
The relaxed public house in the former Archives space will serve beer from Vermont and beyond, along with nonalcoholic options and European-inspired bar snacks.
Access Café Opens in Montpelier with Community Focus
At their new café, the five member-owners pledge to offer neighbors a warm serving of collaborative engagement along with a menu of food and drink.
Michael’s on the Hill Owners Add Stowe Wine Bar and Shop
The couple, who own a Stowe inn and bought the elegant Waterbury restaurant in 2023, plan to open Michael’s on the Mountain in December on Mountain Road.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, November 13-20
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Beauty and the Beast at Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction.
