The following is an interview with Christina Cunningham, massage and bodywork practitioner at Chrysalis Healing Arts in Fair Haven. The Mountain Times: What does it mean to be a fermentationist and nutrition coach? Christina Cunningham: In 2012, I wanted to evolve my bodywork business, Chrysalis Healing Arts, to include coaching programs designed for folks who…

By Brett Yates A popular Fox News meme is the notion that the American entertainment industry (to which Fox News itself, as a serious journalistic enterprise, of course does not belong) is outrageously, disgustingly liberal in its politics. This may reflect a certain truth—a truth about artists, not about the CEOs of the multimedia conglomerates…

By Dom Cioffi I did some research recently to see if I could determine whether anyone had discovered what the world’s first sport was. Unfortunately, the answers I found were far from conclusive.  Some believe that the Aztecs of ancient Mexico invented the first game, a precursor to modern soccer that was played with balled-up…

By Dave Hoffenberg About three years ago I started this article and my first ever interview was with Duane Carleton. That’s about how long the process was for Carleton in making his latest album, “A Girl Like That.” I got to speak to the Local Legend about the making of this album and then had…

Jan. 31 & Feb. 4 — WOODSTOCK — ArtisTree Theatre Company and Pentangle Arts are gearing up towards the official presentation of the worldwide hit musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” being performed Feb. 5 – 15 at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. As preview events, Artistree is offering the following behind-the-scenes events free and open to the public:…

Saturday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the award-winning film “Wadjda” on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series. The first-ever film feature shot entirely inside the Kingdom – and notably the first Saudi film…

Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Join the next Science Pub on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Fair Haven Inn, with this month’s guest, Professor Andrew Vermilyea, of Castleton College. Professor Vermilyea will discuss “Stranded Polar Bears? That’s the Least of It.” Professor Vermilyea spent years studying melting glaciers in…

Monday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. — RANDOLPH — “The Little Engine That Could” is a classic children’s story that illustrates the power of friendship, inner strength, and self-confidence, as expressed in the plucky little train engine’s determined refrain: “I think I can! I think I can!” On Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m., Chandler Center for…

Monday, Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — Managing a chronic condition can be full of challenges. Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Healthier Living Workshops have helped many with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity, chronic pain and other issues overcome the challenges of chronic illness. Healthier Living Workshops are free six-week sessions starting Monday, Feb. 2 at…

This event has been cancelled and rescheduled. To read more Click Here Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Dartmouth professor Jane Carroll will look at how the game of chess was used for courtship in earlier times in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Her talk, “Knight to…

Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Artist Guild is happy to announce a new student art show opening on Feb. 5. From the quiet of winter emerges much energy and excitement as local students present their art in this annual show. It is a very special time for students, their families and…

Voters in Burlington, Vermont recently voted 11-2 to have a request for the amendment of the state constitution placed on the ballot. The proposed amendment would allow non-citizens to vote in municipal and school elections, as well as to work as department heads and serve on city boards. Approval is required from the state Senate,…

By Polly Lynn On Jan. 24 and 25, the Rutland Raiders cheerleading team will compete on a national stage in Dallas, Texas. The 23-member team attended a National Cheerleading Association skills camp last summer, where they earned a bid to attend the two-day national competition. The Rutland cheerleaders are the first Vermont team ever to…

By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org Gov. Peter Shumlin says the fiscal year 2016 budget is the toughest he’s ever had to deliver to the Vermont Legislature. The governor’s budget fills a $94 million gap between state spending and tax revenues by spreading cuts across state gov- ernment and raising $20 million in new revenues by eliminating…

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