• Middlebury Festival on the Green: A Week of Free Summer Fun in Vermont

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    If you’re looking for a charming and family-friendly summer event in Vermont, look no further than the 45th Annual Middlebury Festival on the Green. This week-long celebration of the performing arts takes over the picturesque town green from July 7th to 13th, offering a diverse array of free entertainment for all ages.

    What to Expect at the Festival:

    • Daily Performances: Every day, from noon to 1 PM, you’ll find engaging “Brown Bag” programs geared towards families. In the evenings, enjoy diverse musical performances ranging from folk and blues to jazz and world music.
    • Community Atmosphere: This festival is a beloved community tradition, known for its welcoming atmosphere and all-ages appeal. Bring a picnic blanket, pack a dinner, and settle in for an evening of music and fun.
    • Variety of Entertainment: The Festival on the Green curates a lineup that caters to a wide range of musical tastes. You might discover your new favorite band or be delighted by a familiar tune.
    • Local Food and Vendors: Local food vendors will be on-site, offering delicious snacks and meals to enjoy while you listen to the music.
    • Supporting the Arts: While the festival is free, donations are encouraged to support the continuation of this wonderful community event.

    Tips for Attending the Festival:

    • Parking: Parking can be a bit challenging in Middlebury, so arrive early or consider biking or walking to the green.
    • Seating: Bring a lawn chair or blanket to ensure a comfortable spot on the green.
    • Weather: Vermont weather can be unpredictable, so pack layers and be prepared for anything from sunshine to rain.
    • Explore Middlebury: While you’re in town, take some time to explore Middlebury’s charming shops, restaurants, and historic sites.

    Why You Should Go:

    The Middlebury Festival on the Green is more than just a music festival; it’s a celebration of community, culture, and the joy of summer in Vermont. With its free admission, diverse lineup, and beautiful setting, it’s a fantastic way to experience the heart of Addison County.

    So pack your picnic basket, grab your friends and family, and head to Middlebury for a week of unforgettable music and fun under the summer sky.

  • Saturday Farmers Market in Plattsburgh

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    Fresh produce, honey, crafts and music fill Green Street every Saturday in Plattsburgh with the arrival of Plattsburgh Farmers and Crafters Market. Now until October, browse amongst local farmers, crafters and musicians and enjoy a slice of The North Country.

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  • Tribute to Joe Moore at 41st Discover Jazz Festival

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    Losing a staple of the local jazz scene back in March, Burlington’s 41st Discover Jazz Festival will play homage to Vermont saxophone player, Joe Moore, Noon until 5:30 pm on Sunday, June 9th at City Hall Park.

    READ THE FULL STORY COURTESY OF SEVEN DAYS VERMONT HERE

  • The 41st Burlington Discover Jazz Festival

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    June 5th through the 9th, enjoy live music at venues throughout the city including:

    • Free shows all along the Burlington Waterfront
    • Student jazz bands from across the region perform on Church Street
    • FREE ‘Top of the Block’ Party on Church Street
    • A Tribute to the late Joe Moore at City Hall Park

    PLUS:
    The Vermont Comedy Club transforms into a ‘Throwback Jazz Club each night…

    AND:

    Ticketed performances at The Flynn Theatre from some of the biggest ‘Grammy-Award-Winning Jazz Names in the Business!

    FIND OUT MORE AT FLYNNVT.ORG!

  • Serenade Your Sweetheart for Valentine's Day

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    Whether serenading your sweetheart long distance or in person, Green Mountain Chorus offers their 4-part harmonies as a unique Valentine’s Day Gift.

    READ MORE ABOUT SERENADING YOUR SWEETHEART COURTESY OF WPTZ’S MICHAEL CUSANELLI

  • New Year's Eve Festivities in Vermont and New York

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    If you’re stumped on what to do this New Year’s Eve, there are LOADS of events going on both sides of the lake! From Karaoke fun at Park Place in Essex Junction, Vermont to Fulton’s Folly at Whiteface Lodge – take a peek at these listing to find something to ring in 2024!

    Vermont – click HERE

    New York – click HERE

  • Rod Stewart look-alike visiting Vermont!

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    Last week, a familiar face was thought to have been in the littlest city, Vergennes.  A sighting of the famous couple– Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster, made quick local news and then a few more confirmations about Rod’s whereabouts proved that it wasn’t the celebrity couple after all.  Darn.

     

    See the follow up to the full ORIGINAL story here. written by Dan Bolles of Seven Days.

     

  • Rt 100 Paradise: Meet the Town of Rochester

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    As you wend your way down scenic Rt 100, keep rolling south and you’ll end up in this iconic Vermont town, complete with mountain bike shops and self-proclaimed “Country Guitar Doctors.” NBC 5 Meteorologist Ben Frechette meets the locals of Rochester and what makes it a must-stop for Vermont travelers.

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  • Seven Vermont Luthiers Who Push the Boundaries of Instrument Making

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    Pop quiz: Where was the first school for guitar building in North America? If you answered “South Strafford, Vt.,” you’re either a huge guitar nerd or you were probably a student of pioneering luthier Charles Fox — maybe both. In 1973, Fox opened the Earthworks School of Lutherie, which became the School of the Guitar Research & Design Center, in the tiny Orange County village where he taught an entire generation (or two) of aspiring guitar makers.

    SEE THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

  • Peter Edelmann is Transforming an Essex Mall Into a Town Center and Vermont 'Experience'

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    By  for Seven Days

    Published February 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. | Updated February 2, 2023 at 10:22 a.m.

    Saturday night was all right for the 400-plus music fans in the Double E Performance Center in Essex listening to the band Get Together play the music of Elton John and Queen. While front person Josh Panda belted out a powerhouse version of “Rocket Man,” images of stars and galaxies drifted behind him on a 60-foot-wide movie screen.

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    During the slower tunes, the crowd of people mostly in their forties, fifties and older stayed in their cushy stadium seats — that is, until pianist Tyler Mast launched into a raucous rendition of “Crocodile Rock.” As Mast pounded the keys of the theater’s Steinway grand piano, audience members rose to their feet, many dancing in the aisles with cocktails in hand.

    Theater owner Peter Edelmann, 70, danced energetically by the stage, his frizzy, salt-and-pepper ponytail bobbing to the music.

    “You think people needed this?” he asked, surveying the crowd with a smile. “I feel like a kid in a candy store.”