Soundbites: Surf's Up With TEKE::TEKE
Music journalism has changed as the industry evolves. Discovering new bands like TEKE::TEKE reminds us of the power of musical...
Art Is Life for Painter and New Burlington Gallerist Stephen Zeigfinger
At 82, Stephen Zeigfinger thrives as an abstract artist and gallery owner in Burlington, blending art with personal connections in...
Stuck in Vermont: Digging Into the Ravine That Divided Burlington in the 1800s | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Burlington, VT had a hidden ravine dividing the downtown and Hill Section. Now being explored and rerouted by the Department...
On the Beat: River City Rebels Return, New Music From Forest Station
Forest Station drops single “Yellow Aspens” on 3/22 ahead of debut LP release. River City Rebels return with EP &...
New Film Explores Vermont’s Overlooked Modernist Architecture
“New England Modernism” showcases Vermont’s midcentury architecture, revealing hidden gems and celebrating modern design’s roots from 1930-1970.
Celebrate Spring at Pond Skimming Competitions at Vermont Ski Areas
Pond skimming competitions are a rite of spring in ski culture. Between March and May, ski areas across the world...
Spring Events at Vermont Ski Resorts
Vermont just got over a foot of new snow, but warm weather is around the corner. That means it’s time...
When Should I Sign My Kids Up for Ski Lessons?
My son has been hitting the slopes since he was a babe, but as we bounce around from Vermont resort...
On the Beat: Summer Festival Update, the Hinesburg Artist Series Turns 25
Get ready for summer music festivals in Vermont! Waking Windows, Kingman Fest, Maple Roots, and Grand Point North announced their...
Soprano Aerialist Elizabeth Wohl to Present Acrobatic Opera in Putney
Soprano Elizabeth Wohl combines opera with aerial acrobatics in her March 16 performance at Next Stage Arts, featuring works by...
Stuck in Vermont: Hannah Miller Visits the Haskell Free Library & Opera House in Derby Line, Vt., and Stanstead, Québec | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Hannah Miller knits in libraries across Vermont, including the unique Haskell Free Library straddling the US-Canada border, documented on social...
On the Beat: GRRRLS 2 the Front Returns, RIP Byrdman
GRRRLS 2 the Front series aims to increase female, trans, and nonbinary representation in the music industry through workshops and...
Soundbites: Sampling the High Breaks
Luke Awtry shares sampling’s history and its influence on modern music. The High Breaks in Burlington offer sample-ready tunes for...
On the Beat: Construction Joe Back on the Job, New Releases From Phil Cohen, Phin and Kitbash
Vermont artists releasing fresh music, including singer-songwriter Phil Cohen’s high-energy power pop, Kitbash’s indie-pop mix, and Construction Joe’s return.
Where to Go During Vermont Maple Open House Weekend | 2024
Vermont Maple Open House Weekend is a chance to visit sugarhouses around the state for tours, tastings, sugar-on-snow, and more....
The Tradition of Backyard Rope Tows in Vermont
Pete and Sandy Gebbie are farmers and skiers with three backyard rope tows. When the snow is good, friends—and sometimes...
Stuck in Vermont: Meet Lynda Siegel, Burlington’s Queen of Mah-Jongg | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Lynda Siegel teaches and organizes mah-jongg games at the Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, and has raised $8,000 for the synagogue while...
On the Beat: RIP Reuben Jackson, New Music From Audrey Pearl
Reuben Jackson, beloved Vermont jazz DJ and poet, passed away last week. A new music series is coming to Rutland,...
Baby Steps: A Mother’s Guide to Snowboarding After Birth
There’s something transformative about trying something again for the first time after having a baby. Whether it’s as “simple” as...
On the Beat: Sons of Mystro at Spruce Peak Arts, New Music From Robber Robber and Provisions
Sons of Mystro, Robber Robber, Provisions Hip Hop, Marina Prikis, Phish festival, and Cotter Ellis in Burlington on February 6.
Sampling Seven Vermont Poetry Collections
During the pandemic, Vermont poets submitted a surge of local verse, often focusing on nature and aging. This roundup highlights...
Presidents’ Week Fun at Vermont Ski Areas
Late February means Presidents’ Week fun at Vermont ski areas. Vermont’s mountains are celebrating with fun events and activities as...
The Early Days of Skiing and Trails at Stowe
When it comes to Vermont ski history, 1934 was a big year.
Stuck in Vermont: Goth Family in Waterbury: Sarah, Jay and Zarek Vogelsang-Card | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Meet the gothic-themed, Halloween-loving Vogelsang-Card family who celebrate Halloween instead of Valentine’s Day, live in a haunted house, and raise...
On the Beat: Erin Bentlage Wins a Grammy, the Joint Commission Drop New Music
Noah Kahan lost out on Best New Artist at the 66th annual Grammy Awards. Vermont’s Erin Bentlage claimed victory for...
On the Beat: New Music From Cricket Blue and Rivan, Guster Play Stowe
Indie-folk duo Cricket Blue release new song “I Hope You Never Think of Me” before upcoming album. Guster plays sold-out...
In Vermont, Why Are Things Where They Are?
Have you ever wondered why Vermont towns or villages have the words center, falls or mills tacked on?
Smuggler’s Notch Off Mountain Adventures
All Mountain Mama Rachel and her daughter Aria went to Smuggler’s Notch Ski Resort, in Jeffersonville, Vermont for a winter...
Learn-to Terrain at Vermont Ski Areas: Southern Vermont
This is part of the series about learn-to- ski terrain at Vermont ski areas to help parents find the best...
Stuck in Vermont: The Old North End Veterinary Clinic Has Kept Costs Low to Help Pets in Burlington for Almost 20 Years | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
The Old North End Veterinary Clinic provides affordable care for pets in low-income households, transitioning to the Humane Society’s Community...
Home Bodies: Dynamic Expressions of Ceramic and Fabric by Fawn Krieger and David B. Smith
New York artists Fawn Krieger and David B. Smith share the exhibition “Home Bodies,” combining texture, color, and forms that...
Soundbites: Phin Takes the Mic
Next, Phin plans to conquer the indie music scene. His debut single, “you would never fall in love with me,”...
On the Beat: Ali McGuirk's Radio Bean Residency and the Debut of Miss Transistor
Ali McGuirk, an adopted music scene resident in Burlington, will hold a residency at Radio Bean while also forming a...
Vermont Places: Mount Tom in Woodstock
Mount Tom in Woodstock is a small but mighty mountain. The mountain’s environmental legacy, easy public access and central location...
Stuck in Vermont: Carpenter Dario Guizler Builds a Life in Burlington | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Dario Guizler, an immigrant from Uruguay, has become a successful carpenter in Burlington, renovating many homes and mentoring others.
On the Beat: Jazz at the Lantern Returns, New Music From Juicebox and the Obvious Tells
Jazz at The Lantern series returns to Stowe’s Brass Lantern Inn, featuring talented musicians from January to June. Embers in...
Ski, Stay, and Play at Magic Mountain
I’ve been to (almost) every ski area in Vermont, but my kids only rock sweatshirts from one of them. You...
Stuck in Vermont: Goodbye, 2023 | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Eva Sollberger and her family reflect on the year and share archival footage in the latest episode of Stuck in...
On the Beat: New Singles From Sarah King and Juicebox, and Philip David Stern Says Bah, Humbug
Sarah King will release her first full-length LP in 2024. Juicebox and Philip David Stern also have new music. Epsilon...
Holiday Events at Vermont Ski Areas
The festive season is here and this year the snow came with it! It’s a perfect time to head to...
Stuck in Vermont: Howard Fisher Delivers Meals on Wheels | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
81-year-old Howard Fisher is a retired pilot who now spends his time delivering Meals on Wheels to older adults in...
Little-Known Vermont Winter Trails to Explore This Season
For a small state, Vermont is big on trails. The Long Trail, Catamount Trail, and Kingdom Trails are among the...
On the Beat: On the Beat: Nick Cassarino's Holiday Revue and the First Annual Goth Mountain Metal Fest
Nick Cassarino throws a rocking Christmas party in Vermont. Goth Mountain Metal Fest, Stage 33 Live & Hiroya Tsukamoto are...
Volunteering in Vermont: How You Can Help Beyond the Holidays
The Vergennes Community Foodshelf, located in a small red building behind the Vergennes Congregational Church, could pass for a tiny...
On the Beat: BCA Announces NYE Highlight Lineup, Rockin' Ron Drops New Holiday Song
Burlington City Arts announced New Year’s Eve lineup for Highlight at Foam Brewers. Big Gay New Year show features local...
Jonathan Goldsmith Lives a Most Interesting Life in Southern Vermont
Actor Jonathan Goldsmith first visited Vermont as a teenager. At that time, the Bronx-born adolescent had no idea he would...
Stuck in Vermont: Neglected Animals Find a Home With Era MacDonald at Merrymac Farm Sanctuary in Charlotte | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Merrymac Farm Sanctuary cares for over 100 animals rescued from neglect and abuse. The sanctuary offers education and Open Barn...
On the Beat: More Vermont Grammy Nominations and the Return of the Kat & Brett Holiday Show
Montpelier lost its only music instrument store but will open a new one, Naive Melody Instrument Exchange, by area musicians....
Vermont’s Vibrant Presence in The Best Contemporary Classical Music on Bandcamp, November 2023
In the realm of contemporary classical music, the significance of Vermont emerges through the work of composer Chris Fisher-Lochhead, whose...
Ski Season Checklist
Snowfall, opening days, ski racing! It may not quite feel like it in your neck of the woods yet but...