Stowe farm hosts 3rd annual Strawberry Jam music festival Aug. 8
For one summer day, Stowe’s Strawberry Hill Farm welcomes music lovers for an afternoon and evening of live music in a quintessential Vermont setting.
Supreme Court hosts Calais painter’s ‘Animal, Mineral’ exhibit
A summer exhibition of Calais artist Heidi Broner’s paintings at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery has a reception set for Friday, Aug. 7.
Cinnamon fern withstands the tests of time
Contemplating the cinnamon fern in our woods, I see in one glance the spores ripening over spring and summer, the creep of a rhizome over centuries, and the hundreds of millions of years of a lineage that has watched the dinosaurs come and go.
Natural Disaster Preparedness Committee invites new volunteers to Aug. 7 training
Effective flood response is a matter of math: Volunteers + training = a faster cleanup. And a faster cleanup can make all the difference for affected residents when it comes to salvaging property, saving money, and maintaining the best possible mental health.
Local residents among 144 appointments to state boards, commissions
Gov. Phil Scott recently appointed 144 Vermonters to various state boards and commissions, his office announced this week.
Bog beauty: White-fringed bog-orchid
White-fringed bog-orchid (Platanthera blephariglottis) is the showiest of our region’s 13 bog orchids, all members of the genus Platanthera.
Vermonters asked to help count turkeys in July-August
It’s that time of year when the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department asks Vermonters for help in sizing up the state’s wild turkey population.
Neighborhood parties can get a boost from Montpelier grant program
Montpelier’s community development nonprofit, Montpelier Alive, announced a grant program this week to help Washington County residents throw neighborhood parties.
Singer-songwriter Becca Hannah plays the Big Picture on Friday
Touring to support her debut album, singer-songwriter Becca Hannah stops at the Big Picture Theater and Café this Friday, July 24.
L.A. theater company’s summer residency brings two plays and more to Waterbury’s Grange Hall
The Los Angeles-based Monday Nights Theatre Company has set its sights on Waterbury for a summer residency stint that will present two plays and several other theatrical events and workshops over the next two weeks.
Fabric of a town: ‘Worn History’ exhibit showcases clothing, textiles
The Waterbury Historical Society has mined its extensive collection of local artifacts, choosing a unique selection for its newest exhibit, “Worn History: Clothing, Textiles & Identities Across Generations.” A July 25 weekend program on local Civil War history offers a chance to view the exhibit as well.
New exhibit plants ‘Sensitive Seeds’ in bold abstract works at The Phoenix
The Phoenix Gallery & Music Hall throws open the doors on Friday to a more than five-month exhibition of bold, abstract new paintings by Massachusetts artist Mary Lynn Burke. A free opening reception 6-8 p.m. will feature live piano music.
A species of its own, the smooth green snake is a grassland hidden jewel
Most of our northeastern snakes draw their coloring from the palette of earthly tones, coming in browns, grays, and yellows. One species stands out: the smooth green snake, an emerald reptile that looks like it would be more at home in a tropical rainforest than in our northern biomes.
Moose Meadow Lodge lights up for ‘Broadway in Vermont’ tunes and tales July 20
Now in its sixth year, “Broadway in Vermont” returns to Duxbury with Broadway stars performing a special outdoor summer concert in the Green Mountains on July 20.
Highland dancers to compete at Scotdance USA National Championship
Two Highland Dance Vermont dancers will compete at the national championship in Dallas later this month.
Lost Nation Theater goes ‘Into the Woods’ with a twist, July 22-Aug 2
In Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” the baker’s wife aptly remarks, “Opportunity is not a lengthy visitor.” And she’s right. Lost Nation Theater presents the multi-Tony-Award-winning musical masterpiece for just two upcoming weekends, Wednesdays-Sundays, July 22–Aug. 2, at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center.
Garden tour to visit eight Waterbury-Duxbury gardens on July 26
An annual local event and fundraiser is just around the corner, with a slight air of mystery surrounding it and a promise of discovering some hidden treasures.
Check out gas-saving vehicles at LEAP’s annual Electric Vehicle Fest
Those curious about how electric vehicles work in Vermont, how much they cost, what new models are available, and the latest rebates and incentives can learn more at Waterbury LEAP’s Electric Vehicle Fest on Monday, July 20, at Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury.
Phantom Theater hosts HARP benefit concert at Lareau Farm
Phantom Theater kicks off its 2026 summer season with a special concert on July 14 to support renovations to Harwood Union High School’s auditorium.
Ripples from the Reservoir | July edition
We welcomed summer with a high-water event causing temporary closure of some state park facilities around the reservoir, tornado warnings, and a blistering few days of uncomfortable heat and humidity.