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Vermont Bud Barn Celebrates Local Cannabis Culture with Grower Meet-and-Greet and Evening of Music
Vermont Bud Barn, Brattleboro’s premier cannabis dispensary and the only Vermont family-owned dispensary in the area, is excited to announce a special celebration of local cannabis culture set for Saturday, April 20, 2024. This unique event will spotlight southern Vermont's finest cannabis growers and offer an evening filled with music, food, and art.
Tom Bodett crafts his third act
He was young when he almost died, in an accident involving an electric utility cable and a considerable height. But Tom Bodett went on to become a writer, NPR essayist, and Motel 6 spokesman. And now, at 68, he has found another calling, as a woodworker.
Food Truck Roundup to celebrate local nonprofits
Every summer, Retreat Farm’s Thursday evening Food Truck Roundup signals the start of summer. With construction on Route 30 and the transformation of the North Barn into a gathering place for the community, Food Truck Roundup will evolve into a…
Whetstone Beer Co. kicks off “Pints for Parks”
BRATTLEBORO, VT – “Brewing up adventure” isn’t just a motto for Whetstone Beer Co., it’s a way of life. Partners David Hiler, and Tim and Amy Brady were brought together by not just a love of beer, but also a…
Whetstone Beer Co. Celebrates State Line Straddling Location with “Borderline” Release
The line separating Vermont and New Hampshire runs right through Whetstone Beer Co.’s taproom on the Connecticut River, inspiring the brewery to celebrate its unique location with the release of Borderline Pale Ale. The “interstate” nature of Whetstone Beer Co.…
Hemp and Cannabis Pioneer, Scott Sparks, Navigates Legalization in Vermont
Scott Sparks always knew he wanted to open a cannabis business, but it was not until he was in his 60s, ready to retire from his decades-long career in food service, that his dream began to take shape. A few…
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center elects new trustees and officers
The Board of Trustees of the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) on March 29 elected five new trustees to three-year terms on the board. According to BMAC Director Danny Lichtenfeld, the new trustees bring to the museum “invaluable personal experience and…
AARP Awards Grant to Next Stage Arts
Next Stage Arts in Putney is receiving $4,000 in grant funds from AARP Vermont, one of six grants awarded to Vermont communities to initiate or enhance winter placemaking demonstration projects. The projects focus on creating or reinventing public spaces to…
Saxtons River Distillery Expands its Snowdrop Brand
Saxtons River Distillery, a Vermont-based producer of award-winning craft spirits and liqueurs, has expanded its Snowdrop collection by introducing Snowdrop Vodka. A tribute to three generations of family distillers, the new Snowdrop Vodka launches this month with a traditional craft…
Inner Heat Yoga Celebrates a Decade of Building Community
“We’re excited to celebrate this landmark and enter a new decade of achievement and learning to build an even stronger community,” shared founder Alaina Murphy. “We want to cherish and honor our community of clients who have helped build what…
BMAC Receives Grant To Improve Accessibility
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the “Inspire! Grants for Small Museums” program. The funding will support initiatives to improve digital and in-person…
Whetstone Beer Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Free Local Events
On the 4th of July, from 6-10 pm, Whetstone will celebrate a return to the original concept of Whetstone Station with a refreshed design of the Station and a rebrand of Whetstone Beer Co. that celebrates adventure, discovery, and the golden…