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…
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By Chris Mays, Vermont Country Magazine. Friends of Historic Memorial Hall is back in action, reshaping the town-owned venue into a community arts hub. “Our job is to become the cultural home for the valley,” said Ian Campbell, board chairman. The nonprofit,…
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A South Street art supply shop evolves into a creative hub for makers, framing, and Vermont-made work By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There is a particular kind of quiet that lives inside an art supply store, the soft friction of paper,…
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By Jeff McRae, Vermont Country Magazine. Though I’m a drummer and knew a lot of the musicians and venue owners in the Shires, I’d never had reason to meet Polly van der Linde. I’d heard of her piano camps and gigged pretty…
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By Danielle M. Crosier, Vermont Country Magazine. When Vance Chatel first stepped into the old brick building on the corner of Benmont Avenue and River Street, he had never been to Bennington before. However, by the following Monday, Chatel found himself completely…
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ArtsFest Celebrates Creativity Along Downtown Bennington’s Riverwalk By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. In many communities, experiencing art requires registering for a class, attending a workshop, or purchasing admission to a museum or gallery. In Bennington, art is increasingly becoming part of…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. In a village of just a few hundred residents, audiences have been gathering for nearly nine decades to experience something timeless: the shared magic of live theater. This year, Weston Theater Company celebrates its 90th season,…
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By Vermont Country staff in collaboration with Dorset Theatre Festival artistic leadership. Dorset Theatre Festival is preparing to close its 49th summer season with a powerhouse finale: Kenneth Lonergan’s sharp comedy-drama, Lobby Hero (August 21 – September 5, 2026). Written by the…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. While the French Second Empire mansion with Italianate influences draws eyes toward its elegant mansard roof and wrap-around-porch, the surrounding park-like grounds with 100 plus year old trees providing shade epitomize the Park-McCullough House in North…
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This summer, the heart of the Newfane community will come alive with music as Music at Union Hall launches its highly anticipated Summer Concert Series. Set on the common in front of the courthouse, this outdoor venue offers a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere…
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For nearly three decades, summer in Southwestern Vermont has carried with it a familiar and beloved tradition: the return of sculpture to the streets, pathways and public spaces of North Bennington and beyond. This year, the North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show is…
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