By Don Keelan, Vermont Country correspondent. Every generation of baseball fans is fortunate to have a novel about baseball and a chance to imagine themselves as the novel’s hero. In 1952, Bernard Malamud told the baseball world (and others) about a Midwest…
Read More →A Treasure Trove of Adventure in Quechee this Holiday Season
Gabriel Schatz, Vermont Country Correspondent. Tucked in the heart of Quechee Gorge Village on Route 4, the Vermont Antique Mall and Quechee General Store combine history, community, and local craftsmanship for a shopping experience unlike any other in the state. Whether you’re…
Read More →By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — Together with the Better Bennington Corporation (BBC) Design Committee, BBC Executive Director Jeanne Mintrone has been working to beautify and bring vitality to Bennington’s historic downtown. The majority of the district covered by…
Read More →By Mark Rondeau, Vermont Country Magazine. BENNINGTON — Jay’s Art Shop & Frame Gallery (plus Cards and Gifts), a venerable downtown institution, is for sale. A flyer taped to the front counter offers details: “Do you want to take over the largest…
Read More →Winter in Bennington: A Stop at TAAN for an Authentic Thai Experience
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Winter in Bennington, Vermont, brings the perfect backdrop for cozy getaways, and no visit would be complete without a meal at TAAN, the town’s newest destination for authentic Thai cuisine. Located inside the elegant South Shire…
Read More →Discover Unique Holiday Gifts and Local Delights at The Local & Co in Bennington, Vermont
By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. If you’re visiting Southern Vermont this holiday season, make sure to stop by The Local & Co, a charming destination in downtown Bennington where three women-owned businesses—The Local, Wild Blossom, and etc.—come together to offer a…
Read More →By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. It has been said, the best holiday gift is one you make yourself. However, if your artistry is on par with a 4-year-old, the second-best option is buying a handmade gift from a local museum gift…
Read More →‘Nothing’s too much trouble for Christmas’ Musicians gear up for holiday shows
By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country and Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. For Brattleboro musician Zara Bode, preparations for her winter holiday-themed shows begin as soon as the previous season ends. “My tradition is to, after every Christmas season, I go around…
Read More →Thanksgiving weekend on Putney’s artisan trail: Putney Craft Tour offers gifts with a personal touch
By Lynn Barrett, Vermont Country correspondent. PUTNEY — Looking to buy a gift directly from the local artist who made it? The day after Thanksgiving, the studios of 24 of Vermont’s most prominent makers invite the public in to discover, ask questions…
Read More →By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. WILMINGTON — Bright Lights Craft Fair has become synonymous with the holiday season in the Deerfield Valley. It’s returning to Memorial Hall in Wilmington on Dec. 14, with a companion show the same day in Dover…
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