Live Culture

Somebody Destroys the Cairns a Southern Vermont Man Built to Honor His Dog

by Megan James Posted on July 18, 2013 at 11:13AM

Abby Raeder, vice president of Chester's Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts, was driving recently down Route 30 near the Stratton access road when she noticed something unusual: hundreds of rocks stacked into countless cairns rising out of a nearby brook. Captivated by the scene, she stopped the car, got out and waded through the water.

Previewing the Precipice Music Festival Playlist

by 7D Staff Posted on July 18, 2013 at 9:28AM

"Precipice: A 3 Day Happening" at Burlington College this weekend has more than threereasons for you to attend: 65 local bands. Twenty-two of them can be heard on a recently released Bandcamp sampler.

Phish to Play Burlington, er, Chicago

by Pamela Polston Posted on July 17, 2013 at 10:23AM

Are you a Phish fan? Or do you just love the Chicago skyline (pictured)?

Ethan Lipton's Lament — at the Hop and the Flynn

by Pamela Polston Posted on July 17, 2013 at 10:00AM

The words "lounge act" and "economic malaise" don't seem to fit together, except in Ethan Lipton's world. The Brooklyn-based performer, who routinely makes New York-area "best of" lists, mixes a hilariously mournful monologue with a jazzy soundtrack.

Amazing Glass Works From Dale Chihuly in Montréal

by Pamela Polston Posted on July 16, 2013 at 5:45PM

When I walked into the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts recently to see the Dale Chihuly exhibit, I had two thoughts right off the bat:1. Holy crap!and2.

Sun Comes Out for SolarFest 2013

by 7D Staff Posted on July 16, 2013 at 2:43PM

Last weekend, while many Vermonters were celebrating one of the summer's first dryspells (finally!), others were tucked away at Forget-Me-Not farm in Tinmouth attending the 19thAnnual SolarFest, a lively mix of music, kids activities, educational workshops and solar exhibitors that attracted those on the grid, off the grid and everywhere in between.SolarFest began 19 years ago as merely a dream — literally.Nance Dean, SolarFest’s founder, dreamt one night of close friends walking overa hill on her farm to a performance stage. Dean lived off the grid, so thestage was completely solar powered.

Brian Anthony Wilson: From "The Wire" to 'The Whipping Man'

by Pamela Polston Posted on July 15, 2013 at 9:23PM

Is anyone else smitten with this guy? He's not quite a household name, considering that a number of his films, and small parts in them, are pretty forgettable.But Brian Anthony Wilson's guest turns on "The Wire" are not forgettable.

Alpenglow Play at Church Street's Let It Rain Concert Series

by 7D Staff Posted on July 15, 2013 at 3:40PM

Weather permitting, a walk down Burlington's ChurchStreet will generally put you in contact with two things: dogs and live music. Of the former, most areleashed and owned.

Seen From the Road: Vergennes' Victory Baptist Church Messages Passersby

by 7D Staff Posted on July 15, 2013 at 3:16PM

Most Route 7 commuters know the quirky landmarks between Burlington and points south by heart: the camel that grazes with sheep, the colorful Adirondack guideboats and the burned-down BBQ place, to name a few Ferrisburgh favorites. Seven Days intern Meredith White, who lives in Middlebury, has logged many hours on Route 7 this summer.

Movies You Missed & More: Girl Model

by Margot Harrison Posted on July 12, 2013 at 10:08AM

This week in movies you missed: Who are those girls in the glossy photos — not the supermodels, but the other ones? Where do they come from?