Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins comes to Brattleboro’s Stone Church on Wednesday, October 8, for a special evening of acoustic storytelling and Americana songcraft.

Best known for his 1998 breakout hit “Lullaby” and the AAA chart-topper “Beautiful Wreck,” Mullins has built a career weaving intimate folk ballads with widescreen Americana.

He’s also co-written hits like Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” and appeared in supergroup The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge. In recent years, Mullins revisited his breakthrough album with the Soul’s Core Revival, offering new solo and full-band interpretations of the songs that defined his career.

Opening the night is Jennifer Lynn Simpson, a Los Angeles–based songwriter whose blend of old country and Americana has earned festival awards and tours with Rick Springfield. Together, Mullins and Simpson promise an evening of heartfelt music in one of Brattleboro’s most iconic venues.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins comes to Brattleboro’s Stone Church on Wednesday, October 8, for a special evening of acoustic storytelling and Americana songcraft.

Best known for his 1998 breakout hit “Lullaby” and the AAA chart-topper “Beautiful Wreck,” Mullins has built a career weaving intimate folk ballads with widescreen Americana.

He’s also co-written hits like Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” and appeared in supergroup The Thorns with Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge. In recent years, Mullins revisited his breakthrough album with the Soul’s Core Revival, offering new solo and full-band interpretations of the songs that defined his career.

Opening the night is Jennifer Lynn Simpson, a Los Angeles–based songwriter whose blend of old country and Americana has earned festival awards and tours with Rick Springfield. Together, Mullins and Simpson promise an evening of heartfelt music in one of Brattleboro’s most iconic venues.

Offering spiritual approaches to addiction and recovery, Lama Tomas is an ordained Celtic Buddhist Monk living a life of service. He discusses his path to sobriety and his place in the Crazy Wisdom lineage.

Offering spiritual approaches to addiction and recovery, Lama Tomas is an ordained Celtic Buddhist Monk living a life of service. He discusses his path to sobriety and his place in the Crazy Wisdom lineage.

Healing in Harmony at Confluence Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Step inside Brattleboro’s Confluence Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, where owner Stefan Grace blends modern and traditional approaches to wellness. With roots in Classical Chinese Medicine, his practice offers acupuncture, customized herbal formulas, cupping, and nutritional therapy to support clients through everything from chronic illness to everyday stress. Learn how this local healer is helping the community reconnect with balance, one treatment at a time.

Step inside Brattleboro’s Confluence Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, where owner Stefan Grace blends modern and traditional approaches to wellness. With roots in Classical Chinese Medicine, his practice offers acupuncture, customized herbal formulas, cupping, and nutritional therapy to support clients through everything from chronic illness to everyday stress. Learn how this local healer is helping the community reconnect with balance, one treatment at a time.

Raising two boys and teaching them how to ski has been an eye-opening experience. What works for one, doesn’t always work for the other in terms of parenting or learning to ski and improve. Maybe that’s no surprise, but it can be a source of frustration if your toolbox is limited.

Raising two boys and teaching them how to ski has been an eye-opening experience. What works for one, doesn’t always work for the other in terms of parenting or learning to ski and improve. Maybe that’s no surprise, but it can be a source of frustration if your toolbox is limited.

When I think about the number of adults who ski or ride and don’t think taking a lesson will benefit them, it reminds me of a quote by longtime ski instructor Mermer Blakeslee. In an excellent article for SAM magazine (the B2B publication for the North American mountain resort industry), she wrote: “We should tap into the most valuable gift of snowsports: their infinite continuum of learning, their unending capacity for newness. None of us will ever fully get our sport.”

When I think about the number of adults who ski or ride and don’t think taking a lesson will benefit them, it reminds me of a quote by longtime ski instructor Mermer Blakeslee. In an excellent article for SAM magazine (the B2B publication for the North American mountain resort industry), she wrote: “We should tap into the most valuable gift of snowsports: their infinite continuum of learning, their unending capacity for newness. None of us will ever fully get our sport.”

Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is a chance to visit sugarhouses around the state for tours, tastings, sugar-on-snow and more. About 95 Vermont sugarhouses and locations are participating in the annual statewide event on March 22-23, 2025.

Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is a chance to visit sugarhouses around the state for tours, tastings, sugar-on-snow and more. About 95 Vermont sugarhouses and locations are participating in the annual statewide event on March 22-23, 2025.

There’s a certain magic to learning something new as an adult—something equal parts exhilarating and deeply humbling. You fall a lot, you get back up, you figure things out, and—if you’re lucky—you get to share that process with someone you love.

There’s a certain magic to learning something new as an adult—something equal parts exhilarating and deeply humbling. You fall a lot, you get back up, you figure things out, and—if you’re lucky—you get to share that process with someone you love.

As the Safety and Outreach manager at the co-op, Caz Clark helps local folks needing food, shelter, and other necessities connect with many local organizations, including Groundworks, HCRS, Edible Vermont, and the local police on the streets.

As the Safety and Outreach manager at the co-op, Caz Clark helps local folks needing food, shelter, and other necessities connect with many local organizations, including Groundworks, HCRS, Edible Vermont, and the local police on the streets.

Vermont Comedy All Stars

Vermont Comedy All Stars return to Next Stage on March 21 for a night of hilarious stand-up featuring top comedians from Vermont and beyond! Grab your tickets now for an evening of big laughs, sharp wit, and a whole lot of fun.

Vermont Comedy All Stars return to Next Stage on March 21 for a night of hilarious stand-up featuring top comedians from Vermont and beyond! Grab your tickets now for an evening of big laughs, sharp wit, and a whole lot of fun.

Happy National Women’s History Month! We all know women are social creatures that often crave the support and comfort of other women. So why not find it on the slopes and improve our turns while we’re at it? If you’re looking to improve your ski and ride skills and connect with other female skiers, women’s ski clinics are a great option.

Happy National Women’s History Month! We all know women are social creatures that often crave the support and comfort of other women. So why not find it on the slopes and improve our turns while we’re at it? If you’re looking to improve your ski and ride skills and connect with other female skiers, women’s ski clinics are a great option.

In the recent article from daily.bandcamp.com, titled "The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, February 2025," Vermont holds a distinctive place through the mention of Olivia Lurrie, a musician who has transitioned from New York City to the Green Mountain State. Lurrie’s debut album, Sweetheart Of The BQE, exemplifies her commitment to classic honky-tonk sound while bringing a touch of urban influence from her previous home. The piece highlights how Vermont not only serves as a new backdrop for Lurrie’s artistry but also reflects a broader trend of artists reinterpreting country music through their unique experiences. This juxtaposition of rural heritage with urban dynamics underscores a central theme of the article: the evolving landscape of country music, where tradition meets innovation, enriching the genre’s diversity and reach.

In the recent article from daily.bandcamp.com, titled "The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, February 2025," Vermont holds a distinctive place through the mention of Olivia Lurrie, a musician who has transitioned from New York City to the Green Mountain State. Lurrie’s debut album, Sweetheart Of The BQE, exemplifies her commitment to classic honky-tonk sound while bringing a touch of urban influence from her previous home. The piece highlights how Vermont not only serves as a new backdrop for Lurrie’s artistry but also reflects a broader trend of artists reinterpreting country music through their unique experiences. This juxtaposition of rural heritage with urban dynamics underscores a central theme of the article: the evolving landscape of country music, where tradition meets innovation, enriching the genre’s diversity and reach.

Meet Leda, the visionary behind Leda’s Kitchen! Leda is a globally-inspired chef and cookbook author, best known for Dosa Kitchen: Recipes for India’s Favorite Street Food and Cultured Foods for Your Kitchen. With a background in private cheffing, food truck innovation, and cookbook editing, she brings a world of flavors to every dish.

Meet Leda, the visionary behind Leda’s Kitchen! Leda is a globally-inspired chef and cookbook author, best known for Dosa Kitchen: Recipes for India’s Favorite Street Food and Cultured Foods for Your Kitchen. With a background in private cheffing, food truck innovation, and cookbook editing, she brings a world of flavors to every dish.

Step into a world of timeless storytelling and breathtaking harmonies as Sons of Town Hall and Alice Howe & Freebo take the stage at Next Stage Arts in Putney, VT, on March 7. Featuring transatlantic folk ballads, poetic lyricism, and soul-stirring melodies, this unforgettable night of music will transport you through the ages.

Step into a world of timeless storytelling and breathtaking harmonies as Sons of Town Hall and Alice Howe & Freebo take the stage at Next Stage Arts in Putney, VT, on March 7. Featuring transatlantic folk ballads, poetic lyricism, and soul-stirring melodies, this unforgettable night of music will transport you through the ages.