press release

Dover Free performance

DOVER - On Friday, July 23, the West Townshend folk duo Hungrytown will return to the Dover Free Library for a live performance. Featuring Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, the duo is known for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting.
Showtime for this concert is 7 pm. This event...

The honeycreepers, guitarist Matt Shea and vocalist Kelsea Burch.

Virtual concert benefits waterways

SOUTHERN VERMONT - The Southeastern Vermont Watershed Alliance presents a virtual benefit concert available for viewing on Saturday, July 24, at 7 pm. Donations will support SeVWA’s ongoing effort to monitor, preserve, and restore the waterways that make southern Vermont so special.
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Musicians rehearse for a performance at Marlboro.

Music festival offers free admission to the public

MARLBORO - Marlboro Music’s second festival weekend will offer a veritable bounty of music making, including a full slate of open rehearsals in the concert hall - free for all to enjoy - and weekend programs featuring a marvelous variety of chamber works performed by over 25 master artists and...

What’s in the water? Gene Pool will be playing acoustic American at the Wardsboro Town Hall on Saturday, July 24.

Music has curtain call at town hall

WARDSBORO - Wardsboro Curtain Call is resuming programming with three shows planned for 2021 at Wardsboro Town Hall on Main Street.
On Saturday, July 24, at 7 pm, The Gene Pool, comprising local musicians Gene Morrison, Dave Arnold, Colin Blazej, Jake Geppert, and John Pozzi, will offer...

Big band under the stars

BRATTLEBORO - The Brattleboro Music Center and Retreat Farm kick off their “Music Under the Stars” summer concert series Saturday, July 24, with a performance by the Vermont Jazz Center Big Band.
The concert will be held at Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, and admission is free. Gates...

Habla Espanol? Ven aqui!

WILMINGTON - Anyone interested in playing games and joining in Spanish conversations is welcome to meet on Tuesdays in July and August from 4 to 5 pm at La Casita. Attendees are welcome to purchase food and drinks during the get-together.

Basin plan input sought

MONTPELIER – The 2021 Draft Batten Kill, Hoosic, and Walloomsac Tactical Basin Plan is available for comment through July 22.
The basin plan encompasses portions of 16 towns in southwestern Vermont, including Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Manchester, Peru, Pownal, Readsboro,...

Initiative helps small businesses cyber-protect

WASHINGTON - The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, in partnership with Michigan State University’s Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection (A-CAPP), US Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau announced the launch of “IP Protect.”
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History museum has new exhibit

MONTPELIER- The state’s story is shared, celebrated, and preserved by the over 190 local historical societies and museums found in all corners of the state. Working hard, often only with volunteers and excellent apple pie recipes, these organizations foster a sense of community that bridges...

Auction benefits Grace Cottage

TOWNSHEND – Heartfelt Antiques and Auction Services will be conducting an estate sale of the entire contents of a home in Harmonyville to benefit Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital. The sale will be held on Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, from 9 am to 5 pm both days.
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