On the Beat: Exploring Halloween Nightlife in Vermont
Halloween parties abound this week, featuring costume events, live music, and comedy shows throughout Burlington. Join the fun!
BrattBlog Sunday Paper • 10/27/2024 Edition!
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
Exploring Vermont’s Influence: ‘The Female Bob Dylan’ Podcast Reframes the Narrative (and Shares Their Taste)
In the article titled “The Female Bob Dylan” Podcast Reframes the Narrative (and Shares Their Taste,” the significance of Vermont...
Ticket Scammers Are Becoming More Sophisticated in Deceiving Fans
Cameron Nauceder bought overpriced tickets for a comedy show, unaware of reseller scams. Predatory practices harm consumers, artists, and venues...
BrattBlog Sunday Paper • 10/20/2024 Edition!
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
Poetry Review: ‘The Book of Failures’ by Neil Shepard
Neil Shepard’s The Book of Failures explores personal flaws and familial tensions through poetry, blending intimacy with life’s beauty and...
Reworded Title: Art Review: ‘An Invitation to Awe’ at Middlebury College
The exhibit “An Invitation to Awe” at Middlebury College explores awe through art and podcasts, highlighting beauty, human resilience, and...
Local Films Screen at Vermont International Film Festival
The Vermont International Film Festival screens 48 films from 25 countries, featuring local works, music docs, and Errol Morris’s “Separated.”
On the Beat: Fresh Music Releases from Vermont
Lily Seabird signs with Lame-O Records, re-releasing her album “Alas” on vinyl Nov 15. She also shares the single “Fuckhead.”
BrattBlog Sunday Paper • 10/13/2024 Edition!
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
On the Beat: Fresh Styles for Two Established Burlington Clubs
Burlington’s music scene thrives despite venue challenges. Club Metronome rebrands as the Lounge at Nectar’s, while Manhattan Pizza becomes Rincon...
BrattBlog Sunday Paper • 10/06/2024 Edition!
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
On the Beat: Spruce Peak Supports Local Musicians
Booking shows in Vermont is tough for local musicians due to predatory insurance and unpredictable crowds. Venues often take merch...
BrattBlog Sunday Paper • 09/29/2024 Edition!
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
BrattBeat Weekly • 09/27/2024 Edition!
Feel the pulse of Brattleboro and Beyond with the BrattBeat Weekly! Visit the webpage or subscribe to the newsletter to...
Live Series at Tank Recording Studio: Sophie Shao and Friends
Tank Recording Studio launches “Local Music Showcase” Sundays at 6:30 p.m., featuring Vermont artists. Middlebury kicks off arts series on...
BrattBlog Sunday Paper • 09/22/2024 Edition!
The BrattBlog Sunday Paper features original stories and curated blogs on Art, Music, Entertainment, Travel, Farms, Lifestyle, and Vermonters.
Review: G Hanz Releases Instrumental Hip-Hop Album ‘SUPLEXUS’
G Hanz’s new album SUPLEXUS showcases his mastery in instrumental hip-hop with engaging beats, surprising transitions, and a melodic touch.
Review: Larynx’s ‘Ma troisième émergence’ Is Captivating
Larynx’s new album, “Ma troisième émergence,” blends folk, pop, and indie-rock into a captivating listen, celebrating creativity and innovation.
Illuminated Worlds: Calais Features 24 Vermont Artists
Kents Corner State Historic Site hosts “Illuminated Worlds,” showcasing 24 Vermont artists exploring themes of weather and nature through diverse...
THUS LOVE Makes a Comeback with New Video for ‘On The Floor’
Brattleboro’s THUS LOVE released their single “On The Floor” from their upcoming album, featuring a music video celebrating their local...
Sandglass Theater Presents ‘Puppets in the Green Mountains’
Sandglass Theater’s Puppets in the Green Mountains festival features international puppeteers and performances, promoting puppetry as an art form for...
Saks Afridi Introduces ‘Sci-Fi Sufism’ to Brattleboro
“Saks Afridi’s ‘SpaceMosque’ at the Brattleboro Museum blends Sci-Fi and Sufism, inviting viewers to explore spirituality and time travel concepts.”
Vermont’s Pivotal Contributions Spotlighted in The Tape Label Report, August 2024
In an exploration of the vibrant underground music scene, Vermont’s own Nick Dentico and his label, Histamine Tapes, exemplify a...
BTV Hip-Hop Legends Nastee and VT Union Pay Tribute to DJ A_Dog
Burlington’s A_Dog Day on August 31 honors DJ Andy “A_Dog” Williams, raising funds for youth programs. A birthday party and...
Vermont Folklife to Sell Its Middlebury Building
Vermont Folklife plans to sell its Middlebury headquarters due to high maintenance costs, focusing on statewide outreach and remote work...
In Stowe, Outdoor Sculpture Show ‘Exposed’ Encourages Exploration
At Stowe’s “Exposed” sculpture show, vibrant works by artists like Chakaia Booker and Don Porcaro blend fun, subtlety, and human...
Vermont’s Integral Role in the Narrative: A Mini-Guide to This is Lorelei
In her article titled "A Mini-Guide to This is Lorelei," Mariana Timony explores the creative journey of Nate Amos, the...
Vermont’s Vibrant Influence: Exploring ‘Robber Robber, “Wild Guess”’ | Bandcamp Daily
The article from daily.bandcamp.com highlights the cultural significance of the debut album “Wild Guess” by Burlington, Vermont-based band Robber Robber....
Stuck in Vermont: Cambridge Resident Justin Marsh Brings Drag Queens to Rural Towns as Emoji Nightmare
Justin Marsh, aka drag queen Emoji Nightmare, promotes LGBTQ+ acceptance through drag story hours in Vermont despite attempts to ban...
Vermont Filmmaker Jay Craven Premieres His Historical Epic ‘Lost Nation’
Filmmaker Jay Craven’s Lost Nation intertwines the stories of Ethan Allen and Lucy Terry Prince, exploring Vermont’s history and complexities...
Artist Sarah Amos Wins the 2024 Vermont Prize
Enosburg Falls artist Sarah Amos won the 2024 Vermont Prize, earning $5,000 for her innovative mixed-media prints that challenge traditional...
Stuck in Vermont: Metal Sculptor Kat Clear Creates Public Art Flowers in Downtown Vergennes With Help From Welding Students at Northlands Job Corps | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Metal sculptor Kat Clear is known for public art in Burlington. After a break, she collaborated with welding students to...
Sure! The reworded title could be: “Calliope’s Call: New Moon”
Boston ensemble Calliope’s Call releases their debut album, “New Moon,” featuring contemporary art songs by American women composers, showcasing operatic...
Stuck in Vermont: Nick Morse Has Been Planting Peonies in Chittenden County for 40 Years
Nick Morse, a retired Burlington resident, tends to peonies at six locations in Chittenden County for the past 40 years....
Stuck in Vermont: Volunteer Leonard Prive Picks Up Roadside Trash Between Underhill and Westfield | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Leonard Prive, retired custodian, volunteers 6-8 hours a day picking up trash along Vermont roads, inspiring others to keep the...
Stuck in Vermont: A Ford Model A Named Lizzie Has Been Driven by the Aubin Family for Five Generations | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Three generations of the Aubin family have cherished and maintained a 1931 Ford Model A named Lizzie, driven around town...
Reflecting on Margaret Glaspy’s “The Sun Doesn’t Think”
Margaret Glaspy’s new EP, The Sun Doesn’t Think, showcases intimate acoustic ballads, marking a shift from her electric sound. It’s...
Soundbites: Indie Musician Christina Schneider Discusses Her Move to Vermont
Christina Schneider, of Locate S,1, recently moved to Vermont, inspired by its supportive music scene. Her latest LP, Wicked Jaw,...
Stuck in Vermont: Visiting the Wind Phone at the Lanpher Memorial Library in Hyde Park | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
A nonoperational phone booth in Japan inspired ones worldwide. In Vermont, a wind phone was installed outside a library for...
Stuck in Vermont: Visiting the Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s PoemCity in Montpelier During the Month of April | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
April is National Poetry Month, and Montpelier becomes PoemCity with 450 poems displayed in 50 downtown businesses. Organized by Kellogg-Hubbard...
‘Stuck in Vermont’ During the Eclipse | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Eva Sollberger captures the total solar eclipse along the Winooski River Walk, crowdsourced photos and videos from Vermonters, and made...
Stuck in Vermont: The Champlain Valley Quilt Guild Prepares for Its Biennial Quilt Show | Stuck in Vermont | Seven Days
Champlain Valley Quilt Guild in Chittenden County promotes quilting since 1979, with monthly gatherings, charity work, and an upcoming quilt...
Six Quick Reviews of Local Albums
Vermont artists are making waves with diverse new releases. Highlights include indie-pop from Locate S,1, Chris Weisman’s eclectic sounds, and...
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...
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.
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...
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...