Still the ONE
Starts Friday 20
Like hungry bears rousing from hibernation, foodies flock to Burlington’s Old North End for the inaugural Taste the ONE restaurant week, where nine diverse eateries offer prix fixe meal deals. Cross-cultural cuisine from eclectic Somali dishes to Middle Eastern street food — and palate pleasers by more than one James Beard Award semifinalist — make for a superlative local dining experience.
All in the Family
FRIDAY 20 & Saturday 21
The eldest daughter of the Man in Black, Rosanne Cash wins over hearts and ears at St. Johnsbury Academy’s Fuller Hall and Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center in Stowe. The singer and composer — whose introspective lyrics and warm vocals have earned her four Grammy Awards and a spot in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame — effortlessly bridges genres from roots and rock to folk and country.
Beam Me Up
Thursday 19
Aesthetes cross the lake for the Stephen Hendee Reception at the Mill in Westport, N.Y., a cultural hub where the Baltimore sculptor’s site-specific commission “Gold Linear Beam” attracts attention. The 40-foot mirrorlike colossus — fashioned from modules coated in shimmering acrylic — spans the entire entryway of the Knock speakeasy, making it well worth the mini road trip.
Par for the Course
Friday 20 & Saturday 21
Learning and literacy cornerstone Fletcher Free Library’s two-part fundraiser Library Mini Golf beckons putt-putt pros and novices to Burlington for an 18-hole romp around the stacks. Friday’s adults-only partee entices with nibbles, cocktails, a silent auction and a soundtrack spun by DJ Cre8; Saturday’s family-friendly sesh boasts the same high-energy fun sans the 21-plus accoutrements.
Bit of a Pickle
Saturday 21
Brineiacs, this is your moment! Burlington’s South End maker hub the Soda Plant hosts sourdough specialists, kraut connoisseurs and other purveyors of pickled products at the bright and bubbly Ferment Fest. A day of interactive demos, workshops, tastings and community starter swaps focuses the (microscopic) lens on all those small but mighty organisms doing their thing.
Sweet Talk
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22
Ah, spring! The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the sap is flowing. The annual Maple Open House Weekend celebrates Vermont’s sweetest season with tours, tastings and activities at more than 90 sugarhouses and businesses across the state. From pancake breakfasts and doughnuts to live music and craft cocktails, that iconic golden goodness reigns supreme.
Broad Appeal
Tuesday 24
Comedian, actor and “Broad City” cocreator Ilana Glazer shines at two sold-out standup shows at Burlington’s Vermont Comedy Club. More than a comedic genius, Glazer also cofounded activism nonprofit Generator Collective, which promotes female electoral candidates and inspires women everywhere to participate in democracy and political discussion.
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