Generator Director Lars Hasselblad Torres Departs

by Sadie Williams Posted on July 23, 2017 at 9:32AM

Burlington's Generator has announced that executive director Lars Hasselblad Torres "has moved on to pursue other opportunities." Torres has led the emerging maker space for two and a half years, during which time the facility moved from Memorial Auditorium to the South End.

Ben Stiller Brings Casting Call for Prison Escape Series to Plattsburgh

by Dan Bolles Posted on July 21, 2017 at 1:08PM

According to a flyer announcing the casting call (right), Tenner and crew are essentially looking for extras. Specifically, they seek law enforcement and correctional officer-types, men and women ranging in age from their 20s to 60s, and folks to play reporters, photographers and camera operators.

Vermont Arts Council Selects a New Executive Director

by Rachel Elizabeth Jones Posted on July 20, 2017 at 6:17PM

The Vermont Arts Council announced today that it has found a replacement for former executive director Alex Aldrich, who stepped down in April. Karen Mittelman will take the helm at the state nonprofit organization in October.

Half Lounge to Reopen in August

by Jordan Adams Posted on July 20, 2017 at 11:18AM

Sackheim, 32, will serve as the club's talent buyer. He co-owns 2K Deep, a DJ collective, promotional and production company.

New RETN TV Channel Hosts Local Filmmakers

by Sadie Williams Posted on July 17, 2017 at 11:50AM

exploration of arts and community in our region." Films and other programs will be selected by RETN staff, Wilson said.

Joke of the Week: Don't Sweat It

by Dan Bolles Posted on July 17, 2017 at 11:08AM

It's Monday, which means it's time for your weekly dose of locavore levity: the Joke of the Week! This week's joke comes from Williston's Peter Brown.

Style Points: Lucy Leith Designs for Humans and Robots

by Sadie Williams Posted on July 13, 2017 at 9:12PM

Style Points is a biweekly blog about Vermont's designers, stylists, fashion mavens and textile-oriented entrepreneurs. We'll look at everyone from up-and-coming Etsy folk to independent designers to established apparel institutions.

Joke of the Week: Separation Anxiety

by Dan Bolles Posted on July 10, 2017 at 6:30AM

It's Monday, which means it's time for your weekly dose of locavore levity: the Joke of the Week! This week's joke comes from Essex Junction's Damien Harshbarger.

Flynn Center Presents New Concert Series: Exhibitionists

by Jordan Adams Posted on July 6, 2017 at 1:29PM

Vermont's Capital City Gets a New Flag, Because Why Not?

by Sadie Williams Posted on July 3, 2017 at 7:20PM

being the 14th state to join the union. The gold stars are displayed in a circle to subtly represent the iconic round dome that both visitors and locals come to associate the city with."