A visionary gang harnessed the power of television Saturday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — It’s no shock that “Sesame Street” was born from a mixture of idealism and academic seriousness. Created by TV producer […]
Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
Make homemade felted soap with fiber artist Tiana St. James
Saturday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Try out new skills, embrace your creativity, and have some good, clean fun while learning how to make your own felted soap! The Billings Backyard Series presents felted soapmaking with fiber artist […]
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Vermont Mandolin Trio with opening guest Lissa Schneckenburger
Saturday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of bluegrass, jazz, gypsy, classical, and roots music by three of Vermont’s finest mandolinists Matt Flinner, Will Patton, and Jamie Masefield, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
18 ways to ring in the New Year 2022
By Brooke Geery 2021 has been a rollercoaster ride of unknowns, evolving science, changing perspectives and hopefully a little personal growth. We now stand on the precipice of 2022, which is unlikely to be any less crazy, so there’s really […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Food matters
Tips to maintain your weight over the holidays
RANDOLPH— The holidays are meant to be enjoyed, so it’s not what we do one or two days a year that matters for our overall health. It’s about eating well again following those days. However, for those trying to avoid […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Local News
Christmas bird count 2021
Sunday, Jan. 2 — RUTLAND — Rutland County Audubon’s annual Christmas bird count will take place this year on Jan. 2. Birds spotted within a 7.5 mile radius of Mead’s Falls in Center Rutland will be counted by teams of […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Fresh rosemary is for every season
By Jodi Larison, extension master gardener intern, University of Vermont While rosemary is not a perennial in Vermont, you can still grow and enjoy fresh rosemary all year. Just plant it in a container. Bring it outside in warmer weather […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Tips to organize your cluttered kitchen
Kitchens serve as the heart of many homes. Thanks to the popularity of open floor plans, kitchens also tend to be highly visible from nearby spaces, such as family rooms and even main entryways. A messy, cluttered kitchen can be […]
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Vt Fish & Wildlife holds ice fishing clinics start January and February
Learning how to participate in an outdoor activity can be challenging, and ice fishing is a good example. Knowing this, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. has scheduled a series of free ice fishing clinics for anyone who would like […]
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Trademark police: Naming rights and their ridiculous lawsuits
By Bill Forman Nobody likes lawsuits, especially if you’re on the receiving end of one. And if the plaintiff turns out to be Michael Jackson’s estate, then you REALLY want to be careful. Because, as we all know, there can […]