Garlic Town, USA, in Bennington, Vermont, can be likened to Willy Wonka’s candy wonderland but with a garlicky twist. Picture this: Over 120 vendors, food trucks, craft producers, bands, kids’ activities, and more, all dedicated to celebrating the divine allium and the…
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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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Luis was born in Lima, Peru, and grew up in a culturally rich environment with an Italian mother and a Peruvian father. His journey into the international scene began in Switzerland, where he spent 20 formative years and acquired Swiss citizenship. This…
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By Dan Tebo, Vermont Country correspondent. MANSFIELD, Mass. — It’s just after 4 p.m. on a blazing hot Saturday in July, yet the parking lot at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield is already nearing capacity. Phish aren’t due onstage for another four…
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By Brandon Canevari, Vermont Country Magazine. LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Just over a month ago, the life of a Bellows Falls native was dramatically changed and, in the process, a boyhood dream was fulfilled. Elliott Groenewold, 18, a defenseman, was drafted in…
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In the heart of Downtown Bennington, the Bennington Theater, formerly known as Oldcastle Theater, is set to captivate audiences once again with its highly anticipated 2024-2025 season. Located at 331 Main Street, this beloved cultural hub is committed to enriching the community…
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By Gen Louise Mangiaratti, Vermont Country Magazine. MANCHESTER — When Jess Slaght saw a call for a director of a sapphic — an umbrella term for attraction or relationships between women — version of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” to be performed at an outdoor theater…
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Theater company known for intimate stagings and gourmet cuisine thrives in North Bennington By Telly Halkias, Vermont Country correspondent. NORTH BENNINGTON — When William Shakespeare had Hamlet utter “the play’s the thing,” he couldn’t have known how that simple phrase would be…
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Theater company mixes modern classics with world premieres By Telly Halkias, Vermont Country correspondent. DORSET — From June to September, audiences in and around Southern Vermont can see world-class theater in their own backyards. The Dorset Theatre Festival, currently in its 47th…
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BENNINGTON — The Better Bennington Corporation (BBC), the designated downtown organization, with support from the Town of Bennington, is excited to announce its latest collaboration with the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS VT). Together, both organizations are proud to bring captivating…
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Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. Situated in the heart of Bennington, Vermont’s South Shire, Taan restaurant sets the standard for culinary excellence. Nestled within a luxurious Victorian-era inn, guests can immerse themselves in Thai splendor in an intimate setting. Inspired by the…
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