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Burlington's Old North End celebrates the 20th year of the Ramble with music, art, and community events. Higher Ground cancels move to South End.
The Butterfields release new music video "Alberta Bound," showcasing their 52-year musical journey, passion for flying, and Vermont's natural beauty.

Summer in Vermont is a time for families to explore, play, and create unforgettable memories at the state’s picturesque ski resorts. From live music and delicious food to interactive wildlife experiences, we’ve rounded up the top family-friendly summer events happening at Vermont ski resorts in 2024.

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Vermont faces flooding, music community bands together for relief efforts. Despacito Bar up for sale. Joe Moore honored at Jig in the Valley music fest.
Burlington indie-rock band Robber Robber defies genre with their debut album Wild Guess, showcasing a unique sound influenced by various styles.

Stacy Harshman needed a change. While living in New York, she Googled words like “nature, mountains and community.” The search brought her to Vermont, where she eventually opened the Sparkle Barn.

Born and raised locally, Zoe gives us a personal and professional portrait of Montessori education, and how that learning has shaped her life. She also talks...
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Justin Marsh, aka drag queen Emoji Nightmare, promotes LGBTQ+ acceptance through drag story hours in Vermont despite attempts to ban such performances.
Mad Pride March in Burlington, Vermont celebrates psychiatric survivors and those with mental illness, promoting rights and communication within the community. Peace.Fest in Lincoln offers substance-free music festival with workshops and Vermont music lineup.

Summer in Vermont means resorts across the state are offering mountain biking, scenic lift rides, water play, hiking, adventures, and more. Check out what summer fun being offered where in 2024.

Revolver electronic music series returns to Burlington after ending in 2017. Teen band The Radiance wins 2024 Beats for Good contest, performing at Do Good Fest. Jam 4 SlamT1D battle of the bands raises money for type 1 diabetes fight. Check out Vermont jams playlist on Spotify.
Linda Bassick and Greg Rothwell are touring Vermont libraries, performing songs from their children's album "Maple's Busy Morning" and showcasing their new book "Squirrel in a Tree."
Lyle has been on the team at Brown & Roberts Hardware for many years, helping folks fix, find, mend and repair thousands of things. With a background in buil...
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Metal sculptor Kat Clear is known for public art in Burlington. After a break, she collaborated with welding students to create "Flower Stop" in Vergennes.
Wilco is releasing a new EP titled Hot Sun Cool Shroud coinciding with Solid Sound festival. Fans can get exclusive white vinyl copies at the fest.
Madaila, Burlington indie rock band, reemerges with new lineup and album. TURNmusic marks 10 years with mini music festival.Highlights from Little Gordo Creemee Stand in Burlington.

Vermont July 4th celebrations range from funky parades and outdoor concerts to festivities on Main Streets and local town greens. If you’re planning on being in Vermont on Independence Day in 2024, here are some of the best places to celebrate. (You can find additional July 4th celebrations in our events section.)

Xander Naylor is a busy musician, touring India, playing with Mwenso & the Shakes, scoring films, and launching a new studio. Zach Pollakoff hosts experimental music show. Pinery's South End Get Down & new Sundown Sessions concert series. Williston's Maple Tree Place offers tribute acts.
Abe Noe-Hays is the co-founder and research director of Rich Earth Institute, this country's first community scale urine recycling program, also known as th...
Nick Morse, a retired Burlington resident, tends to peonies at six locations in Chittenden County for the past 40 years. He volunteers to create beautiful displays.
Cricket Blue celebrates 10 years with a performance of "Corn King" with a chamber orchestra. Maple Roots Festival lineup announced for July 27.
Burlington locals lament city's demise but find hope in vibrant jazz fest with Big Freedia. Oasis and Flynn throw successful party, proving city lives.

It’s hard to define Adamant.

Take a walk on the wild side with Susan's animal art - And hear about her adventures in music, museums and magic lanterns.
ArtsRiot in Burlington quietly reopened under new ownership amid construction. Grace Potter launches foundation to support arts education in Vermont.
LaMP, a trio of talented musicians, is releasing a double live album titled Live at Nectar's from their jam-band shows. They prioritize live interplay and improvisation, staying in the moment to create chemistry and connect with the audience. The band's dedication to in-the-moment music and arranging jams sets them apart from others in the industry. The trio has a strong connection and highly anticipated upcoming shows at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
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Brattleboro is set to host two captivating events featuring the renowned hip-hop artist Killah Priest and acclaimed visual artist John Newsom.
Leonard Prive, retired custodian, volunteers 6-8 hours a day picking up trash along Vermont roads, inspiring others to keep the roadways clean.
Annual Kingman Fest in St. Albans features music, food trucks, and local artisans. Family-friendly, free, and growing in popularity each year.
Burlington musician Tyler Mast released new single "I Could Get Used to Your Love." Vermont rapper Real Ricky drops diss track on entire VT rap scene. Belizbeha to reunite for final shows in September. DJ Neil Cleary hosts weekly vinyl session at Big Spruce. Live music highlights at South End Get Down with food vendors and music.
Summer in Vermont is full of exciting festivals, including POP Montréal. New Vermont music releases feature Robber Robber, Ryan Sweezey, Miles of Fire, and Yonders. The music industry honors late sax legend Joe Moore at Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.
BLKBOK, a prodigy composer from Detroit with influences in classical, rap, and pop music, aims to inspire diversity and representation in classical music.

Mount Philo in Charlotte stands at 968 feet.

Peter Amidon is an exemplar of music's power to bring folks together.Through choral directing, storytelling, community sings, dance calling,and bedside singi...
Three generations of the Aubin family have cherished and maintained a 1931 Ford Model A named Lizzie, driven around town and passed down through the family.
Gen Zers have likely never seen a phone booth, but Rutland's Nick Grandchamp installed one at Mountain Music record shop as a jukebox. WGDR celebrates 51 years with special programming and events. Ripton Community Coffee House music series will close after 29 years.
Buck Meek discusses the relationship between truth and abstraction in love songs, drawing inspiration from his upbringing and experiences in music.

Outdoor Vermont farmers markets are a tradition every spring, summer, and fall.

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Indie-folk artist Freya Yost released debut album "Delicate Elements" with help from mother Kristina Stykos. Radio Bean temporarily closed due to fire.

Vermont museums are gearing up for the 2024 season with new exhibits that include mining and minerals, New England culture, Vermont firsts, organs, history and the notion of stains.

With roots in Brattleboro, Tucker built custom guitars for Lou Reed, Pete Townsend, Andy Summers, and many other luminaries - he also created new and innovat...
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
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A nonoperational phone booth in Japan inspired ones worldwide. In Vermont, a wind phone was installed outside a library for visitors to connect with the spirit world.

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