Vermont's Independent Voice
Browse News
Browse Arts + Culture
Browse Food + Drink
Browse Cannabis
Browse Music
Browse On Screen
Browse Events
Browse Classifieds
Browse Personals
Published May 8, 2023 at 4:21 p.m.
Fiddle Bit of Everything
Friday 12
Canadian fiddler Morgan Toney calls his signature style "Mi'kmaltic": a blend of the ancient songs of the Mi'kmaq First Nation and the fiery Celtic fiddling of Cape Breton Island. With his performance at Woodstock's North Universalist Chapel Society, BarnArts' Global Music Residency artist displays heart, talent, and a reverence for the language and culture of his people.
Just Plant Get Enough
Saturday 13
Burlingtonians who bought the wrong kind of mint at the nursery or have more pothos propagations than they know what to do with donate their sprouts to the TransPlants Plant Sale & Block Party at Pride Center of Vermont. Then green thumbs have a day of queer fun featuring activities, live music, food trucks and plants for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Pride Center's transgender advocacy program.
Need for Mead
Thursday 11
At Rutland's Downtown Sip + Shop, more than 20 local stores pair up with Vermont beverage purveyors for a delicious day of drinking and supporting small businesses. From Golden Rule Mead at Phoenix Books to Shacksbury Cider at Wild Kind Toys, participants can track down all the tastings with a passport app, a map and a special glass from the Paramount Theatre.
One Birthday More
Thursday 11 & Friday 12
Local band the Grift celebrate their 24th anniversary with two evenings of unparalleled jams at Middlebury's Town Hall Theater. Night one sees the ensemble transform into its alter ego, the Neon Ramblers, and play bluegrass covers of 1980s pop hits. Night two is an epic extravaganza of rock songs old and new.
Pretty in Pink
Sunday 14 & Wednesday 17
Dedalus Wine Shops in Burlington and Stowe celebrate the return of warmer weather at Rosé All Day: Perfect Pairings for Spring Sipping. Sommeliers serve up samples of the pink stuff, from light Provence offerings to bold Tuscan rosatos, alongside complementary dairy such as fresh goat cheese.
Pod Off the Presses
Tuesday 16
Fans of the smash hit podcast "You're Wrong About" flock to Higher Ground Ballroom in South Burlington to see host Sarah Marshall do her thing: debunk the urban legends and moral panics that confound our culture. Marshall is joined onstage by comedian Jamie Loftus and producer Carolyn Kendrick for a riveting variety show sure to change hearts and minds.
The Devil's Playthings
Ongoing
Thirty-odd in Burlington hosts "Something's Gone Terribly Wrong," a solo show by local printmaker and satirical toy creator Colossal Sanders. Items in this collection of the world's worst stocking stuffers include the last of the polar ice caps, the buffalo that Teddy Roosevelt shot and the last orange from a future in which all other oranges are extinct.
More By This Author
About The Author
Emily Hamilton
Bio:
Emily Hamilton was the calendar writer at Seven Days and Kids VT July 2021-August 2024. A native New Yorker, she moved to Burlington in March 2020 and, after a year indoors, threw herself wholeheartedly into Vermont's arts and music scene. She's a novelist, a lover of outdoor concerts and drag shows, and a cautious adopter of Montreal-style bagels.
Emily Hamilton was the calendar writer at Seven Days and Kids VT July 2021-August 2024. A native New Yorker, she moved to Burlington in March 2020 and, after a year indoors, threw herself wholeheartedly into Vermont's arts and music scene. She's a novelist, a lover of outdoor concerts and drag shows, and a cautious adopter of Montreal-style bagels.
Speaking of...
-
A Ferrisburgh Artist Facilitated a Birthday Surprise From Across the World
Jul 17, 2024 -
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, May 15-21
May 13, 2024 -
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, May 1-7
Apr 29, 2024 -
Soundbites: The Rise of Bloodmoon
Apr 3, 2024 -
The Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, January 31-February 6
Jan 29, 2024 - More »
Comments
Comments are closed.
From 2014-2020, Seven Days allowed readers to comment on all stories posted on our website. While we've appreciated the suggestions and insights, right now Seven Days is prioritizing our core mission — producing high-quality, responsible local journalism — over moderating online debates between readers.
To criticize, correct or praise our reporting, please send us a letter to the editor or send us a tip. We’ll check it out and report the results.
Online comments may return when we have better tech tools for managing them. Thanks for reading.
