Here We Are: Jen Karpin, Morning Glorious Vintage

Here We AreOctober 10, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Jen Karpin, owner of Morning Glorious Vintage on Elliot Street, brings color, creativity, and a whole lot of joy to...

Here We Are: Nolan Edgar, BCTV Production Manager

Here We AreSeptember 29, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Nolan Edgar, Production Manager at Brattleboro Community Television (BCTV), has become a driving force in local media. Over the past...

Here We Are: Scott Couper, Pastor, Centre Congregational Church

Here We AreSeptember 15, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Reverend Dr. Scott Couper says “I endeavor to cross-pollinate that which I study and teach, with that which I preach”....

Here We Are: Marcel Maxwell, 802 Soul Kitchen

Here We AreAugust 29, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

With “Two skillets and a dream” Marcel Maxwell created 802 SOUL KITCHEN, a catering business offering big flavor comfort food....

Here We Are: Julian Gerstin, Percussionist, Composer

Here We AreAugust 18, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

For Julian Gerstin, it all began with the bongos. He’s traveled the globe exploring cultures and drumming traditions and brought...

Here We Are: Cai Xi, Artist, Chef, Tai Chi Teacher

Here We AreAugust 4, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Coming from a lineage of artists, Cai Xi learned the disciplines of art from her father. She grew up in...

Here We Are: A Conversation with Kimberly Carmody of River Gallery School

Here We AreJuly 21, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Kimberly Carmody’s first art class was at River Gallery School on their opening day in 1976. She went on to...

Here We Are: A Conversation with Justin Taylor of Iron and Oak Forge

Here We AreJuly 3, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Justin is a craftsman well-known locally and beyond for his high-end carpentry, design, metal fabrication and customizing Airstream trailers. He...

Here We Are: Beatrice Birch, Inner Fire Healing Community

Here We AreJune 9, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Beatrice Birch is the founder of Inner Fire, an innovative healing center here in Brookline, which offers an alternative choice...

Here We Are: Tim Weed, Author

Here We AreMay 23, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

An outdoor adventurer who has traveled the world, Tim Weed is an award-winning author, and his latest novel THE AFTERLIFE...

Here We Are: Lissa Weinmann, Brattleboro Words Project, 118 Elliot

Here We AreMay 19, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Lissa Weinmann is the co-founder of the ever-evolving Brattleboro Words Project which connects us and visitors to our rich and...

Here We Are: Keane Southard, Composer, Musician

Here We AreMay 5, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Keane Southard believes deeply in the power of music to inspire positive change in the world. His “Requiem for Animals”...

Here We Are: Leo Mousseau, BUHS Student

Here We AreApril 21, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Leo Mousseau is a senior at Brattleboro Union High School. He is a musician and an actor, and has performed...

Here We Are: Jo Dery, Artist, "Adoption Stories" project

Here We AreApril 7, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Jo Dery explores and experiments with visual storytelling, creating animated films, books, prints, comics and multi-media performances. Her most recent...

Here We Are: Lama Tomas, Celtic Buddhist Monk

Here We AreMarch 24, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Offering spiritual approaches to addiction and recovery, Lama Tomas is an ordained Celtic Buddhist Monk living a life of service....

Here We Are: Caz Clark, Safety & Outreach Mgr., Brattleboro Food Co-op

Here We AreMarch 10, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

As the Safety and Outreach manager at the co-op, Caz Clark helps local folks needing food, shelter, and other necessities...

Here We Are: Julie Moir Messervy, Landscape Architect & Designer

Here We AreFebruary 10, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

A premier landscape designer, Julie Moir Messervy brings creative innovation with heart to gardens. Her vision is to make this...

Here We Are: Bo Foard, Foard Panel, The Porch Cafe

Here We AreJanuary 27, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

Bo Foard owns and founded Foard Panel Inc., which designs, manufactures, and installs Structural Insulating Panels. He is also co-owner...

Here We Are: Ken Lockie, Musician, Producer

Here We AreJanuary 13, 2025Spotlight on Vermonters

A vocalist and performer in Britain’s Post-punk, New Wave era, Ken Lockie was the creative force behind the band Cowboys...

Here We Are: Jim Giddings, Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts

Here We AreDecember 20, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Jim Giddings is an artist – a painter of rich and compelling abstract images. He worked at the Brattleboro Museum...

Here We Are: Kristin Sullivan, The Retreat Farm, E.D.

Here We AreDecember 16, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

With a background in art, anthropology and non-profits, Kristin brings skills and understanding of place and place-making to the Retreat...

Here We Are: George Wiese, Estey Organ Museum, Trustee

Here We AreSeptember 23, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

George Wiese, a trustee of the Estey Organ Museum, shares details about the upcoming Estey Organ Fest, highlighting exciting performances...

Here We Are: Emily Wagner, In-Sight Photography Project

Here We AreSeptember 9, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Emily Wagner discusses her role at the In-Sight Photography Project, where she continues the mission of empowering Brattleboro youth through...

Here We Are: Lyndsey Alyn, Vegan A.F. Restaurant

Here We AreAugust 26, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Lyndsey Alyn shares her entrepreneurial journey, focusing on her passion for wellness coaching, mentorship, and making life better for kids...

Here We Are: Amy Comerchero, Amy’s Café and Bakery

Here We AreAugust 12, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Amy showcases her cozy, renovated bakery on Main Street, known for its welcoming atmosphere and delicious baked goods, soups, and...

Here We Are: Eileen Christelow, Children's Book Author & Illustrator

Here We AreJuly 29, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, Eileen has captivated kids, parents and teachers alike with her fun, full...

Here We Are: Zoe Proctor, Hilltop Montessori School, Admissions Dir.

Here We AreJuly 15, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Born and raised locally, Zoe gives us a personal and professional portrait of Montessori education, and how that learning has...

Here We Are: Lyle Howe, Brown & Roberts Hardware

Here We AreJuly 1, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Lyle has been on the team at Brown & Roberts Hardware for many years, helping folks fix, find, mend and...

Here We Are: Abe Noe-Hays, Rich Earth Institute

Here We AreJune 17, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Abe Noe-Hays is the co-founder and research director of Rich Earth Institute, this country’s first community scale urine recycling program,...

Here We Are: Susan Brearey, Artist

Here We AreJune 5, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Take a walk on the wild side with Susan’s animal art – And hear about her adventures in music, museums...

Here We Are: Peter Amidon, Musician, Choral Director

Here We AreMay 20, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Peter Amidon is an exemplar of music’s power to bring folks together.Through choral directing, storytelling, community sings, dance calling,and bedside...

Here We Are: Tucker Barrett, Stringed Instument Designer

Here We AreMay 6, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

With roots in Brattleboro, Tucker built custom guitars for Lou Reed, Pete Townsend, Andy Summers, and many other luminaries –...

Here We Are: Dar Tavernier, Tavernier Chocolates

Here We AreApril 22, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Dar had the vision to create unique and delicious chocolates that are beautiful, artisanal with mindfully sourced ingredients. After 10...

Here We Are: Anna Patton, Musician

Here We AreApril 8, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Anna’s unique expression shines through everything she does – playing the clarinet, singing, teaching and performing. She loves to help...

Here We Are: Simon Renault, Scott Farm, General Manager

Here We AreMarch 25, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

A native of Brittany, Simon came to America to study permaculture. Now, as general manager of the Scott farm, he...

Here We Are: Ember Rebrina, LGBTQ+ Activist, Asylum Seeker

Here We AreMarch 11, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Having fled their home in Russia, Ember recalls the dangers and struggles of their life as a non-binary person there,...

Here We Are: Liv Berelson, Community Asylum Seekers Project (CASP,) Director

Here We AreFebruary 26, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

Liv has worked with refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers for many years, supporting their rights and giving legal and basic...

Here We Are: Evie Kiehle, Author, BUHS Student

Here We AreFebruary 12, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

A senior at BUHS, Evie Kiehle has just written and published a book “Where Are the Women?: A Simple Guide...

Here We Are: Brian Cohen, Artist

Here We AreJanuary 30, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

An award-winning artist in many mediums, Brian talks about the themes, ideas and people who have informed his work. He...

Here We Are: Kevin O'Keefe, Circus Minimus

Here We AreJanuary 15, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

A performer, writer and captivating educator, Kevin O’Keefe creates circles of inclusion and community where there’s a place for everyone,...

Here We Are: Jonathan Harvey, Brattleboro Music Center, Concert Choir Music Director

Here We AreJanuary 3, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

As Music Director of the Concert Choir at Brattleboro Music Center, Jonathan Harvey is committed to ensure that classical music...

Here We Are: Jonathan Harvey, Brattleboro Music Center, Chorale Conductor

Here We AreJanuary 2, 2024Spotlight on Vermonters

As Music Director and Conductor of the Brattleboro Music Center’s Choirs, Jonathan Harvey is committed to ensure that classical music...

Here We Are: Susan Avery, Author

Here We AreDecember 18, 2023Spotlight on Vermonters

Susan talks about her recent memoir “Addicted: Our Strength Under the Influence”, sharing the reality of how addiction transforms a...

Here We Are: Greg Worden, Vermont Artisan Designs

Here We AreDecember 4, 2023Spotlight on Vermonters

Greg Worden is a quintessential community advocate. He’s served on numerous boards and has been at the heart of downtown...

Here We Are: Lee Ha, Brattleboro Historical Society

Here We AreNovember 20, 2023Spotlight on Vermonters

Lee Ha is a deep-dive researcher at the Brattleboro Historical Society. She talks about the thrill of the chase, unearthing...

Here We Are: Mariam Diallo, BUHS Student

Here We AreNovember 6, 2023Spotlight on Vermonters

A sophomore at BUHS, Mariam’s energy and enthusiasm brighten all her endeavors: she’s a musician who plays clarinet in the...

Here We Are: Willow O'Feral, Filmmaker

Here We AreOctober 23, 2023Spotlight on Vermonters

An award winning documentary filmmaker, Willow’s films focus on social justice and human interest. Co-founder of Haptic Pictures she leads...

Here We Are: Michael Fuller, T.J. Buckley's, Owner and Chef

Here We AreOctober 6, 2023Spotlight on Vermonters

Michael Fuller “creates the most inspirational food between NYC and Montreal”, according to one reviewer. As Chef and owner at...

Here We Are: Sandy Rouse, Brattleboro Literary Festival, Founder & E.D.

Here We AreSeptember 24, 2023Spotlight on Vermonters

Sandy came to Brattleboro from Texas in 1999, bought the iconic Book Cellar on Main St., and quickly became a...

Here We Are: Wyn Cooper, Poet, Songwriter

Here We AreSeptember 10, 2023Spotlight on Vermonters

Wyn Cooper is a master of the short-form lyric poem. His strong and captivating voice has appeared in the New...

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