Change does not come easy in New England. We, as a people, take pride in our traditions, our celebrations and our festivals. Our weather might change at the drop of a hat, but a true New Englander knows what season is upon…
Read More →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…
Read More →Art for every heart at Vermont Artisan Designs
By Kristopher Radder and Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Art, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder, and the spirit of that observation is on display at Vermont Artisan Designs on Main Street in downtown Brattleboro. “Brattleboro is…
Read More →Vermont Antique Mall ‘a trip down memory lane’
By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. QUECHEE — The Vermont Antique Mall on Quechee Gorge Village on Route 4 has become a destination spot for the curious and seekers of collectibles, vintage clothing and antiques. More than 150 dealers on three floors…
Read More →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…
Read More →Living Room Theatre to open summer play, continue culinary tradition
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…
Read More →Dorset Theatre Festival continues ethos of new play development
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…
Read More →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…
Read More →Embracing history: Exciting offerings at the Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion
By Jennifer Brandt, Vermont Country correspondent. NORTH BENNINGTON — The Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion, nestled in the heart of New England, has long been a beacon of Victorian elegance and historical significance. Under the guidance of newly appointed museum director Polly Raine,…
Read More →Meet the DJs at WEQX: The last alt-independent radio station in the country
By Gordon Dossett, Vermont Country Magazine. MANCHESTER — Marilyn Monroe, faced with the scandal of having posed nude for a calendar, retorted: “It’s not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on.” Given a fleeting image of a naked…
Read More →By Telly Halkias, Vermont Country Magazine correspondent. DORSET — Luke Krueger’s day job teaching English at Arlington Memorial High School (AMHS) is a daily performance requiring dexterity in human relations and no small amount of creativity. But at certain times during the…
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