Nov 27 – Dec 3, 2024
Skida’s Growing Hat Empire Is Turning Heads in Vermont and Beyond; Activists Want to Remake Shelburne Road After Cyclist Is Killed; ‘Americans and the Holocaust’ Exhibition Opens in Stowe; 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
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Skida’s Growing Hat Empire Is Turning Heads in Vermont and Beyond
CEO Corinne Prevot started making colorful ski hats as a high school junior. Today, her Skida brand is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts.
Bernie Sanders Look-Alike Contest Comes to Burlington
Forget Timothée Chalamet. Contestants will vie for the title of best Bernie Sanders look-alike at City Hall Park on December 14.
Obituary: William A. O’Rourke Jr., MD, 1931-2024
Rutland physician selflessly served his community with honor and dignity for decades
Obituary: Donald H. Turner Jr., 1964-2024
Former Vermont House of Representatives minority leader exemplified a life dedicated to service, family and community engagement
Obituary: Irene Hartwell, 1922-2024
Beloved cook and mom showed quiet determination through a century
Burlington Councilor Resigns Following Judicial Appointment
Tim Doherty, a Democrat representing Burlington’s East District, was elected in 2023 to a two-year term. Gov. Phil Scott named him one of four new state judges.
Obituary: Kathleen Blow Clavelle, 1954-2024
Among Jericho woman’s loves in life were her family, singing and gardening, and beautiful gardens appeared wherever she lived
Obituary: Robert Francis Polworth Jr., 1943-2024
Devoted husband, father and grandfather was happiest when his whole family was in the same room at the same time
On the Beat: Rincon Closes; the Killington Cup Returns; New Local Releases
The latest in Vermont music news: Burlington’s new Puerto Rican restaurant is already gone; Fitz & the Tantrums headline in Killington; and a new song roundup.
Ask the Rev: How Can I Get Out of Black Friday Shopping With My Mom?
The Reverend responds to a question about avoiding the frenzy of holiday shopping without hurting a loved one’s feelings.
Album Review: Ben Patton, ‘The Something Revue’
The Burlington singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist shines as a showman in bringing his vision of an old-time revue to life.
Album Review: Rik Palieri, ‘Hands of Time’
The Vermont folk troubadour indulges a different style of twang, channeling his love for all things Nashville on his 17th studio album.
Activists Want to Remake Shelburne Road After Cyclist Is Killed
Sean Hayes was the sixth pedestrian or cyclist fatally hit along the busy thoroughfare since 2020. Some worry development and increased traffic will make it worse.
Performances Soar in Overlong ‘Wicked’
I would have preferred a production that zeroed in on the central friendship, but viewers are finding inspiration in Jon M. Chu’s long-anticipated musical.
Free Will Astrology (11/27/24)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to get a head start on formulating your New Year’s resolutions. January 1 is a good time to…
Now Playing in Theaters: November 27-December 3
In addition to Gladiator II, here’s what is playing in Northern and Central Vermont movie theaters this week. Listings include new movies, vintage films and a directory of open theaters.
Gov. Scott Wants to Move Back Climate Targets
The governor says Vermonters can’t afford aggressive cuts to climate emissions. Environmentalists argue the state can’t afford not to.
From the Publisher: Thanks for Giving
Medill School of Journalism’s State of Local News report highlights Seven Days as a “Bright Spot” in media. Publisher Paula Routly reflects and gives thanks.
Art Review: Daryl Burtnett’s ‘Respite & Remembrance’
The Montpelier artist pairs new works with “Gratitude in a Time of Loss,” his ongoing installation documenting the number of Vermonters lost to COVID-19.
Political Comedy ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ Stages Three Free Shows
Tim Boland’s play brings liberal adult children to their conservative parents’ home and asks: Which comes first: party, country, candidate or family?
Siglinde Langholz Makes Art With Silkworms at St. Mike’s
The Mexican artist brings an interdisciplinary approach to her exhibition, which invites visitors to look through microscopes and marvel at insect architecture.
‘Americans and the Holocaust’ Exhibition Opens in Stowe
The traveling show examines U.S. public attitudes about the Jewish genocide of the 1930s and ’40s and asks if more could have been done to prevent it.
Letters to the Editor (11/26/24)
Nothing ‘Safe’ About It [Re “Burlington City Council to Study Needle-Exchange Program,” October 28, online]: Howard Center provides great value to the Burlington community. However,…
Page 32: Short Takes on Five Vermont Books
Here’s our read on the latest works from local authors Jackson Ellis, Coco Fox, Ellen Parent, Benjamin Roesch and Ethan Tapper.
Soundbites: The Wormdogs Learn New Tricks on Their Latest Album
The Burlington band headed to New Orleans to record its new bluegrass-meets-rock album, which finds the five bandmates leaning into their bond.
Entrepreneur Paul Ralston Is Investing in Local Food Access
Through his Little Village Acres project, Vermont Coffee’s founder is working to ensure that everyone in Addison County can share in the state’s bounty.
Kraemer & Kin to Relocate in the Champlain Islands
After almost three years, the family-owned microbrewery will close its taproom restaurant at the Alburg Golf Links with plans to reopen elsewhere in the spring.
Three Questions for Chef-Turned-Bladesmith Narin MacDonald of Narin M. Knives
The Monkton knife maker’s 14-year cooking career informs his chef-approved handcrafted knives. We asked him about his process.
Vermont Restaurant Changes: Pico Taco and Majestic Open, Rincon and Birches Close
Stowe’s Spruce Peak Village gets a fast-casual taqueria, a long-awaited Burlington restaurant opens, and Burlington and St. Johnsbury lose short-lived spots.
Magnificent 7: Must See, Must Do, November 27-December 4
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Tom Banjo’s Family Variety Show at Four Corners Schoolhouse in East Montpelier.
