And Now, a Public Service Announcement From Cassidy tha Hustla

by Dan Bolles Posted on February 28, 2014 at 11:10AM

David Hurwitz Honored as Vermont Woodworker of the Year

by Jenelle Roberge Posted on February 28, 2014 at 9:23AM

The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association (VWMA) has named David Hurwitz the Woodworker of the Year. And no wonder: The Randolph artisan turns straight wood into amazingly sensuous pieces, from utensils to dining room tables.

A Parody Called 'A Band Called Black Out'

by Dan Bolles Posted on February 27, 2014 at 3:36PM

It's said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So filmmakers Mark Covino and Jeff Howlett, directors of the documentary A Band Called Death, might be tickled that California-based "internet comedy auteur" Frank Howley took aim at their acclaimed flick for his latest parody, a mock trailer for a film called A Band Called Black Out.

In Honor of A-Dog, Dealer.com Launches a Be the Match Drive

by Pamela Polston Posted on February 27, 2014 at 12:17PM

A consent form is filled out consisting of basic contact information, alternate contact information and some medical evaluation questions. A cheek swab sample is then given from the inside of the mouth.

Edward Koren Becomes Cartoonist Laureate With Ceremony and Talk

by Pamela Polston Posted on February 26, 2014 at 9:15PM

We already announced that longtime New Yorker cartoonist and Brookfield resident Ed Koren was to be named the next Vermont Cartoonist Laureate, for a three-year term. The time has come for the pomp and circumstance.

'What Moves You?' Local Activists to Host 'Moth'-Inspired Evening of Storytelling

by Xian Chiang-Waren Posted on February 26, 2014 at 5:46PM

"We're hoping this will be a step in the right direction towards a more united grassroots activist community in Burlington, learning about how we all got involved in a life of struggle and to support each other's' efforts going forward," says Ramey. Vermont ISO organized the gathering.

Controversial Orca Film Makes Waves at Revolution Oscar Party

by Ethan de Seife Posted on February 26, 2014 at 12:45PM

Revolution, White River Junction’s most ecologically conscious clothing store, will host a proudly biased Oscar party this Sunday evening. Captain Paul Watson, known for his role on the show “Whale Wars,” as well as for his own Whale Warriors academy, will be in attendance to present the “Big Splash Award” to Manny Oteyza, producer of the film Blackfish.

What I'm Watching: 'Sick'

by Ethan de Seife Posted on February 25, 2014 at 4:19PM

One of the most thought-provoking films I’ve seen in a while is one that I’d been meaning to get to for years: Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist (1997), directed by Kirby Dick. Flanagan was an artist who surpassed all prognoses by living with cystic fibrosis until his mid-forties.

Middlebury College Gets a New Steinway Concert Grand

by Jenelle Roberge Posted on February 24, 2014 at 11:25AM

The evening concert follows at 8 p.m. with an eclectic mix of performances by students, faculty and alumni meant to showcase the piano's versatility. Cameron Toh '17, Shannia Fu '17 and David Heschel Liebowitz, all students of Middlebury Affiliated Artist Diana Fanning '71, perform solo works by Barber, Debussy and Satie.

Vermont Boy Choir to Appear on 'Good Morning America'

by Dan Bolles Posted on February 24, 2014 at 8:30AM