Brattleboro

Rob Mermin teaches pantomime to people with Parkinson’s.

Looking for location for classes

BRATTLEBORO - Access to circus arts is expanding this year as the New England Center for Circus Arts takes on fiscal agency for the Parkinson’s Disorder Pantomime project, created and run by legendary mime and founder of Circus Smirkus, Rob Mermin.
When Mermin was diagnosed with PD in 2014...

Workshops

Printmaking BRATTLEBORO - Daniel Chiaccio will demonstrate the basics of monotype printmaking at First Proof Press on Saturday, February 12, at 2 pm. This event is presented in partnership with the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center.
Monotype printmaking is an ideal...

Left to right: David Hiler, Amy Brady, Pat Howell, and Peter Elwell.

Brattleboro Chamber award winners

BRATTLEBORO - On Tuesday, January 25, the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting via Zoom and handed out its three major awards: Chamber member of the year, entrepreneur of the year, and person of the year. Additionally they honored businesses and organizations celebrating...

Torcoletti has done volunteer work in the Dominican Republic, Tanzania, and Native American reservations in the Dakotas.

Newfane vet joins humane society

BRATTLEBORO - Windham County Humane Society announced that Dr. Tara Torcoletti is the new veterinarian, taking over the position from Dr. Michelle Martino. Martino was the first veterinarian on staff, working two days a week at WCHS and three at the Monadnock Humane Society. She has accepted a...

Players follow COVID-19 protocols to perform safely.

Vermont Jazz Center brings back in-person ensembles

BRATTLEBORO - The Vermont Jazz Center has a wide selection of ensembles for all interested musicians. On Sunday, February 13, the VJC will launch its winter to spring educational programs. This season’s offerings are a hybrid of in-person and online opportunities that make good use of the jazz...

Glass artist Robert DuGrenier also works with metal and marble.

See glassblowing in action with local artist

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center will present a free online studio tour and glass blowing demonstration with glass artist Robert DuGrenier on Thursday, February 10, at 7 pm via Zoom and Facebook Live. Register at brattleboromuseum.org.
This event is presented in...

Cook dumplings from scratch

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center will present a free Lunar New Year cooking demonstration on Tuesday, February 1, at 5:30 pm via Zoom and Facebook Live. Organized by the Asian Cultural Center of Vermont, the event will feature artist and chef Cai Xi, of Cai’s Dim Sum Catering...

Quick Picks (1/27 - 2/3)

Fusion music NORTH ADAMS, MA - Soul, rock, and gospel musician and artist Deon Jones will perform at MASS MoCA on Saturday, January 29, at 8 pm. Tickets are $12 for students, $16 in advance, $22 the day of, and $40 for preferred seating. For more information or to purchase...

Twin Valley’s Luke Rizio starts off cross-country season with a winning streak

WOODSTOCK - The high school cross-country racing season started with a 5K skate on December 29. Twin Valley’s Luke Rizio won with a time of 11:47. There were skiers and teams from Mount Anthony, Burr & Burton, Woodstock, Rutland, Brattleboro, and Bellows Free Academy. Following that event, a...

Southern Vermont receives grant for housing and community development

VERMONT - Gov. Phil Scott and the Department of Housing and Community Development announced $3.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funding awards through the Vermont Community Development Program. The funding will support 14 projects in all 14 counties, including affordable home repair...