The Outside Story: Many songs, sounds of the gray catbird
Several years ago, I was awakened nearly every day of late spring by a recurring – and very loud – bird sound.
‘Oceans of Possibilities’ in CLiF’s online kids sessions
The Children’s Literacy Foundation hosts a free Virtual Summer Series for kids of all ages with the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme, “Oceans of Possibilities” starting this week.
‘The Seagull’ on stage at Unadilla Theatre
Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull,” directed by Jeanne Beckwith and produced by Unadilla Theater (Vermont Theater Festival) is on stage through July 31 at the Unadilla Theater in Calais.
Call for actors: Valley Players auditions in August
The Valley Players will hold auditions for their next shows on Sunday, Aug. 7, and on Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Valley Players Theater on Main Street/Rt. 100 in Waitsfield.
Rock-Paper-Scissors: Two-artist exhibit at Axel’s
Rock-Paper-Scissors is a literal description of the subject, material, and processes of the work by two emerging Vermont artists: Neha Shukla and Nora McDonough.
Vt. Army National Guard to host firing range tour July 20
The Vermont Army National Guard announced that it will host a public tour of the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho on Wednesday, July 20.
Friday, July 22: Music in the Alley
Music in the Alley returns to Stowe Street on Friday, July 22.
The Outside Story: The many ways of cedar
Some things are so familiar, so common, that they are often overlooked. Such is the case with northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis).
Share campfire stories in the library's garden
Scary stories, local legends, camping misadventures, folklore… all are fair game at the Waterbury Public Library's campfire stories event on July 27 starting at 7 p.m.
Author Bill McKibben reflects on American patriotism, faith and prosperity
On a recent stop in Waterbury, Vermont activist and prolific author Bill McKibben asked, “What went sour with American patriotism, American faith, and American prosperity?”
'Our Town' takes to the Stowe Town Hall Theatre stage
Stowe Theatre Guild presents the Thornton Wilder Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Our Town," July 14-30 at the Stowe Town Hall Theatre.
Broadway in Vermont returns to Moose Meadow July 12
Broadway to Vermont returns to Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury Tuesday, July 12.
Legion members organize memorial kids fishing derby
In memory of their avid fisherman friend, members of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 59 in Waterbury are planning to launch an annual kids fishing derby Saturday, July 23.
Online session will introduce new library catalog system
The Waterbury Public Library has a new online catalog called Aspen Discovery and the library will have an online class on Tuesday, July 12, for patrons interested in learning more about how to use it.
Jewish film festival branches out, presents hybrid screenings, July 13-31
The 2022 Stowe Jewish Film Festival combines in-person and virtual screenings for a hybrid event this year that also includes the Big Picture in Waitsfield as a film venue.
The Outside Story: Phantom midges are late-night feeders
The most common but least seen planktonic insect larvae in lakes and ponds are phantom midges, members of the genus Chaoborus that the “phantom” moniker from both their unique appearance and their unusual behaviors.
Farm to Ballet begins July performance tour
Farm to Ballet opens its summer performance series this weekend with shows in Brattleboro on Saturday and on Sunday at Shelburne Farms.
Obituary: Andrew Sargeant
Andrew (“Andy”, “Sarge”) Sargeant passed away at home on July 1, 2022. A beloved husband, an adored father, and a great friend, Andy was exceedingly kind and level-headed, traits he will be remembered for by all who knew him.
Obituary: Madalynn Flora
Madalynn Flora passed away on June 29, 2022. Madalynn lived in Stowe for more than 35 years and in her years there, she opened the gift store at the renowned Topnotch Resort and Hotel.
Hope Cemetery memorial garden dedicated to Jack Carter
The cremains of Jack Carter were laid to rest in Hope Cemetery on June 21 on the one-year anniversary of his passing.