BENNINGTON—From Jan. 7-15, critically acclaimed, award-winning authors and faculty of the Bennington Writing Seminars will host Writers Reading, an evening reading series during the MFA program’s winter residency, which is being conducted remotely this term. All readings are free, open […]
Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Vermont deer hunters had record year in 2020
Final deer harvest numbers will not be available for a few more weeks, but the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W) has already said the final tally will be around 18,000 deer, the second highest total since 2000. Those deer […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Five ways pets can make New Year’s resolutions stick
It’s that time of year again when many of us start making New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2020, it may be more imperative than ever to strive for physical, mental, and emotional balance. The good news is that there is someone who might […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Next Stage Arts offers virtual New Year’s Eve dinner and a show
Thursday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.—PUTNEY— Next Stage Arts Project invites the community to a free, virtual New Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31, 6 – 9 p.m. featuring performances from a variety of local musicians, puppeteers, poets, storytellers, […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
‘Forevergreen: A Vermont Adventure in Music’ is underway
Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing presents a new music series to keep visitors and residents connected with live music and arts in the state. The Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing (VDTM) is proud to present a five-part virtual […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing now open at Mountain Top Inn & Resort
Mountain Top Resort in the town of Chittenden is now open for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. You can also join them for a sleigh ride or enjoy a sleigh and dinner package. Their cross-country and snowshoe trails are pet-friendly, so […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Duck with maple ginger orange sauce
Ingredients: 6lb Long Island duckling Salt and pepper 1 Tb butter 1 shallot, diced ¼ cup Runamok ginger infused maple syrup ¼ cup white wine vinegar 1 cup chicken broth ¼ cup orange juice 4 strips orange zest 1 tsp […]
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‘The Woman Who Loves Giraffes’ streaming, Dec. 31
A fascinating tale of science, gender and giraffe conservation Dec. 31 – Jan. 3—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s 11th annual Woodstock Vermont film series features “The Woman Who Loves Giraffes,” a fascinating tale of science, gender and giraffe conservation. In 1956, four years before Jane […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Hogenkamp’s third book available for preorder
By Brooke Geery Rutland-based author Peter Hogankamp announced the cover art for his latest book, “The Vatican Secret” as well as offering pre-orders of the title on his website. “The original title of the book was ‘Doubt,’ but the publisher […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Featured
Darkside Snowboards crew shreds the monolith
By Brooke Geery Sometime during the middle of December, a large metal monolith appeared on top of a mountain in Pittsfield. Like the other monoliths that have showed up in Utah, Romania and California recently, its appearance was a mystery. […]