Mar 25-31, 2009
Retirees at Wake Robin Share Their War Stories; Freedom-to-Marry Activist Beth Robinson; A Mom Discovers Facebook
An Amazing Acoustic Night with Jeff Tweedy
[image-x] I’ll cut right to the chase: Jeff Tweedy’s show Thursday night at Higher Ground was a masterpiece. The lead singer of Wilco (and Loose Fur and Uncle Tupelo) treated Vermont to a rare solo acoustic show that’s been sold out for six weeks. After a short but solid opening set of jazzy pop-rock by…
VIDEO: Marriage Rally at the Statehouse
I was at the marriage equality rally this morning at the Statehouse in Montpelier, along with Shay Totten. Instead of taking notes, I used my Flip camera to interview a few of the people who attended. Man, it was hot in the Cedar Creek Room. I’ve never seen so many people packed in there. Shay…
Hundreds Rally in Support of Same-Sex Marriage
More than 300 people crammed into a ceremonial room next to Republican Gov. Jim Douglas’ statehouse office this morning to loudly protest his plan to veto a same-sex marriage bill currently being considered in the House. The marriage equality bill sailed through the Senate Monday on a 26-4 vote, a margin that surprised even backers…
State Dems Decry Douglas Veto Threat
Vermont Democrats today came out swinging against Gov. Jim Douglas’ surprise announcement yesterday that he would veto the marriage equality bill currently being reviewed in the House. The bill passed overwhelmingly in the Senate Monday by a 26-4 vote, which is a veto-proof margin. On the House side, supporters of marriage equality need at least…
Douglas: Odd Man Out?
Gov. Jim Douglas surprised many today by coming out (so to speak), saying that he will veto same-sex legislation if it passes the House and reaches his desk. So much for taking the political milquetoast route many in Montpelier expected the guv to take as I pointed out in this week’s column. He stands passionately…
Gogol Bordello: The New Gogol on Google?
The March/April issue of Russian Life, a bimonthly magazine based in Montpelier, includes a package of stories commemorating the 200th birthday of 19th-century Russian writer Nikolai Gogol. So why did the magazine’s editors decide to write about the contemporary “gypsy punk” band Gogol Bordello? (In case you didn’t know that the only magazine about Russia…
Talking to Lauren Weedman
This week in our “State of the Arts” column, I previewed Lauren Weedman’s upcoming Vermont tour of her one-woman show, “Bust” (“Lauren Weedman Brings Her ‘Bust’ to Vermont”). I did not have the space to mention what happened when I called to interview her, but I thought it was pretty funny, and the exchange confirmed…
Montpelier’s Other Stinker
So, did anyone else notice that rank odor emanating from Vermont’s capital district? The BBC News sure did today, and it’s got nothing to do with Gov. Jim Douglas’ announcement this afternoon that he plans to veto the gay marriage bill once it lands on his desk. No, this foul news emanated from 7-year-old Joshua…
Gov. Douglas Says He’ll Veto Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Listen to him say so here, courtesy of VPR. And here’s video from WPTZ. UPDATE: Here’s a statement from House Speaker Shap Smith and Senate Pro Tem Peter Shumlin. Today, Governor Douglas announced his intention to veto S.115, which has not completed the legislative process. “The governor’s announcement today undermines the legislative process is disrespectful…
News Quirks
Curses, Foiled Again Police arrested a man they said bought fake drugs with fake money. Kyle Kochelek, 21, handed an undercover officer in Unicoi County, Tenn., “obviously bad money,” according to investigators, who pointed out to the Johnson City Press that some of the bills were printed on just one side. • After police arrested…
Here’s to You, Ms. Robinson
A closer look at the prime mover behind Vermont’s gay marriage bill
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11/14/08: So you want to be on TV? In Burlington Vermont VCAM, Vermont Community Access Media, has been providing media tools andeducation to the general community for years. Eva, a formerproducer of The Deadbeat Club, talks to other cable access producersabout the magic of television and the freedom of self-expression.
Letters to the Editor
EXTRA BONUS Thank you for publishing “The $7.25 Million Dollar Man,” [“Fair Game,” March 18], and thank you, Shay Totten, for revealing the golden parachute of William R. Milnes Jr., of Vermont Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield. I have two questions: (1) How can anyone with any conscience still support the continuation of…
Free Will Astrology
Here’s the weekly astrological forecast for March 25 – April 1, 2009. What’s your sign, baby? They’re all here… ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t you think it’s time you toned down your manic aspirations? Aren’t you curious about the sweet, sensitive success that could be yours if only you got really calm and peaceful? Wouldn’t…
Fox News Buys Seven Days!
Soundbites: Fox News Buys Seven Days!, (Az)Text Messages, Farmaceuticals, A Brief Paws, Sin City, Needful Things, 1993 Just Called
Visionary Views
Art Review: “Human Landscapes,” paintings by Craig Mooney & Helen Shulman, West Branch Gallery and Sculpture Park, Stowe. Through April 26.
James Neiley, Superstar
James Neiley, a 17-year-old Outright Vermont youth and Board Representative, testified in front of the Vermont Senate on Friday. He spoke eloquently in favor of the same-sex marriage bill. This video of his testimony is popping up all over the web. Someone just sent me a link to it on Andrew Sullivan’s blog. Nice work,…
Best Bites: Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern
Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern 1022 West Lakeshore Drive, Colchester 863-2342 When I travel to a large city, I always try to hit the most pretentious,avant-garde restaurant around. “Air” served as part of a tastingmenu? Count me in. But I also appreciate creativity in more ordinary foods, which is why I like Rozzi’s and its menu of 26…
