The Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History’s newest exhibit features artifacts from ten historical societies in Addison County. “Town Treasures: A Local History Show” is on display through April 17 and contains photographs and mementos, some dating back to the Revolutionary War. This exhibit ...
Poetry reading April 8, 1 – 3 p.m Poet David Weinstock will read at the Ilsely Public Library from his current project, “Life List.” More information can be found at (802) 388-4095. The Spring Street Poets April 8, 7 – 8 p.m. The six Spring Street poets will share their distinct voices ...
Nick Lynch does not look like he plays king to an Internet domain, but the personal fitness trainer owns Superb Health LLC and runs his own wellness Web site, http://imsuperb.com. Lynch schedules in-person sessions with clients in Middlebury, but the Web site is a way to offer personalized fitness routines ...
A native Colombian, Tata Harper grew up in a natural environment that emphasized beauty and the way that women care for themselves. As a little girl, Harper made bath salts, face masks and hair concoctions with her grandmother. Six years ago, Harper brought this long-fostered appreciation for natural ...
The Champlain Valley and nearby Green Mountains offer students endless possibilities to explore the natural beauty of Vermont. If you’re thinking that you have to scale Mount Mansfield to get a glimpse of the state’s natural beauty, think again. The Middlebury area has plenty of sites of geologic ...
Local teenagers displayed their talent in the performing arts to a sold-out audience in the Town Hall Theater on Saturday, April 3. The Young Artists Showcase is an annual event, now in its fourth year, which encourages budding artists in Addison County. The audience, comprised largely of proud parents ...
On Saturday, March 13, the Opera Company of Middlebury organized a recital fundraiser performed by world-renowned opera tenor William Burden ’86 at the Town Hall Theater. “Middlebury’s become an opera town,” said Douglas Anderson, one of the founding artists and the current artistic director ...
The sun is shining, the ground is thawing and Addison County farmers are revving up for a new growing season. What’s going on this spring in the local agricultural community? More than you might imagine. The Middlebury Campus investigates three of the hottest trends in farming this spring. CSAs ...
Bob Buckeye has the memory one would expect of a trivia buff. “Jimi Hendrix was the answer,” said Buckeye, remembering a correct response from a past trivia challenge. The former College archivist, who moved to Middlebury in 1971, moonlighted as an avid member on his bar trivia team, “The End ...
Last year, housing was more affordable in Vermont than in any year since 2003, according to the Vermont Economy Newsletter. This is certainly good news, but the downside is that “more affordable” is a relative term. Each year the Vermont Housing Awareness Campaign (VHAC) publishes a study about ...
ACRPC Energy Committee program March 18, 7 – 9 p.m. The Addison County Regional Planning Commission presents “Integrated Design-Build of Non-Residential Buildings for Energy Savings.” Check out this free program for planners, designers, builders and building owners to learn about sustainable building ...
Maribeth Gero’s daughter Jessica was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when she was 13 years old. Jessica has been in remission for 21 months, but her mother remains an advocate of cancer awareness. “Cancer is extremely hard,” said Maribeth Gero. “I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.” Maribeth ...
3/5 - Governor Jim Douglas announced $630,000 in funding for an affordable housing project for the elderly as well as money to make the Georgia and Bristol municipal buildings handicapped accessible. These grants will reach five communities in Vermont. Vergennes will receive the $500,000 Community Development ...
On Wednesday, March 2, Middlebury residents came as they were to the Ilsley Public Library in downtown Middlebury for the lecture “Nirvana and Religion.” The lecture was part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays series, held on the first Wednesday of every month at Ilsley and ...
Located in picturesque downtown Bristol, Art on Main has been supporting local artists and their endeavors for the past nine years. Art on Main is a “non-profit, community-supported artist-cooperative gallery” that exhibits and sells pieces of art of various mediums ranging from woodwork and photography ...
Holly Stark, the work-study coordinator at Mary Johnson Children’s Center, has traveled a long, winding path from Vermont and back again. “When I was growing up I was just like some of the kids you may see here at the high school, just thinking, ‘I gotta leave!’ And I did leave,” Stark said. Stark ...
Town swing dance March 11, 8 – 9 p.m. The Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble, the College’s big band, is sure to get your feet tapping at the Town Hall Theater. Grab a partner (or just your dancing shoes) and step out to a night on the town. Tickets are $10, $6 for students with ID, and they are available ...
The former Neil and Otto’s Pizzeria has not changed drastically since Paul Neri bought it from its previous owners in August 2009. Recently, however, Neri and his employees have made strides in transitioning the restaurant to its new look, hanging a sign that reads “Pazzo’s Pizzeria” and painting ...
This old Vermont town is establishing a winter tradition by rallying around a food that originated in the American Southwest, of all places. Chili, the official dish of Texas, is bringing Middlebury, Vt., together. For the second consecutive year, local residents, students and tourists filled the sidewalks ...
Middlebury’s annual town meeting was held in the Town Hall Theater on Monday evening at 7 p.m. In the absence of Governor Jim Douglas, who was away on state business, proceedings commenced on Monday night with the nomination and election of Thomas Beyer, chairman of the school board of Middlebury ...