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Become an oral historian

Learn oral history interview techniques in free workshop

VERMONT - Have an interview project in mind but don’t quite know where to begin or how to proceed? Vermont Folklife is offering a free online “Introduction to Oral History Workshop” to help move projects forward, including Vermont Reads 2022 projects centered around “The Most Costly Journey” (El...

Makers of crankies, also known as moving panoramas, pose with their work; Sandglass Theater will present “A Rafter of Crankies” during the Putney Craft Tour.

Local artists, performances

PUTNEY - Putney will celebrate Thanksgiving with a weekend of arts Friday, November 25, to Sunday, November 27, from 10 am to 5 pm, highlighted by the Putney Craft Tour and late-day and evening events at the town’s world-renowned Sandglass Theater and Next Stage Arts.
Meet 20 of Vermont’s...

Exhibit on mysterious tales, auction

BENNINGTON - Looking for a fun family outing over the holiday? Want to step into the art world to find the perfect gift for a special friend? Whatever the reason, Bennington Museum is here.
On Friday, November 25, Bennington Museum will open their annual winter exhibition and closed-bid...

“Free Ukraine,” pastel by Alla Potashnikova Hiser.

Five artists selected as juried show winners

BRATTLEBORO - Five artists were selected as winners of the annual Vermont Pastel Society juried member show now on display at Vermont Artisan Designs.
“Free Ukraine,” a pastel by Alla Potashinikova Hiser, of Charlotte, won the $300 first prize. “Snow Patterns,” by Katrina Thorstensen, of...

Learn the rest of the story

To the Editor,
The month of November is Native American Heritage Month, honoring the First Nations people of this country. But how much does the average American know about the original inhabitants of this land? Or about what has happened since white man first stepped foot on American soil...

Left to right: Henry Cavill, Millie Bobby Brown, and David Thewlis

“Enola Holmes” at movie night

DOVER - On Monday, November 21, the Dover Free Library will present the feature film “Enola Holmes 2,” starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and David Thewlis. Showtime is 3 pm. Runtime is 130 minutes. The film is rated PG-13. This event is free and open to the public. Questions? Call (802...

Halifax artist’s work on display

JOHNSON - Vermont Studio Center’s Red Mill Gallery show “As If Through It All” by Halifax-based Taraneh Mosadegh, will run until Wednesday, November 30. To schedule a gallery visit email gallery@vermontstudiocenter.org or call (802) 635-2727, ext. 211.
Mosadegh is an Iranian-American...

Practice with Cirque du Soleil coaches

BRATTLEBORO - The New England Center for Circus Arts announces a new partnership with Cirque du Soleil’s NexGen Program.
Cirque du Soleil’s NexGen is a collaboration between CDS and select talent training centers. NECCA is one of six partners from around the world. This partnership allows...

For last year’s Artful Ice Shanties exhibit, the Wardsboro School’s third and fourth grade classes designed a shanty that educated attendees on animals’ winter survival strategies. File photo

Register for Artful Ice Shanties 2023

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center and Retreat Farm are now accepting entries for Artful Ice Shanties 2023. Registrations will be accepted until Friday, December 16.
The Artful Ice Shanties outdoor exhibit is a place-based celebration of artistic talent, creative...

Cover of “The Chickadee in the Red Mitten,” one of Alice Muise’s children’s books inspired by her pets.

Muise reads from her books

NEWFANE - On Saturday, November 26, at 10 am, there will be a family event at the Moore Free Library. Come meet local author Alice Muise. She will be reading from her two children’s books. Books will be available for purchase.
Muise lives in Townshend in a log cabin with her husband...