Public Art Roundup: Black Lives Matter Murals, Big Birds and More

by Margaret Grayson Posted on July 17, 2020 at 3:11PM

A statue on the University of Vermont campus is missing its prized accessory. UVM Police tweeted on Thursday that the cane held by the statue of the Marquis de Lafayette on the University Green had been stolen and requested tips on its possible whereabouts.

Local Radio Personality Amy McGovern Dies in Motorcycle Crash

by Dan Bolles Posted on July 16, 2020 at 2:07PM

Memorial details for McGovern were unavailable as of this writing but will be announced soon. This story may be updated.

Chris Bohjalian's 'The Red Lotus' to Become TV Series

by Margot Harrison Posted on July 14, 2020 at 2:45PM

The Red Lotus was released on March 17, just as the pandemic lockdown began; as a result, Bohjalian's 14-city book tour was canceled. In April, Kristen Ravin of Seven Days spoke with the author about the inspirations for his book and his new, socially distanced plans for promoting it.

Vermont Law School to Remove Mural Considered Offensive

by Margaret Grayson Posted on July 14, 2020 at 12:30PM

“An educational institution, especially a law school, should understand the danger of such a decision — removing public art that has been endorsed and created through a community process, merely because it may offend a certain group,” Lloyd wrote. Kerson, who now lives in Québec, wasn't immediately available for an interview, but said in an email he had been in communication with McHenry about the mural's future.

Couch Cinema: 'Homemade'

by Margot Harrison Posted on July 14, 2020 at 11:52AM

Will you like it? While it’s nice to see your home landscape on screen, the real power of Homemade is that it transports us into other people’s quarantined lives, making a powerful statement against isolation.

Vermont Musician Gordon Stone Dies at 70

by Dan Bolles Posted on July 12, 2020 at 2:58PM

Prior to his death, Stone had been working on a new record, The Music of Gordon Stone: A Retrospective Anthology. The double album features selections curated by Stone from throughout his career.

New Short Film Explores the Backstory to Westford's Massive Middle Finger

by Ken Picard Posted on July 9, 2020 at 5:00AM

it makes a statement. And people are hearing it, loud and clear.”

Arts and Culture Nonprofits to Receive $5 Million in State Relief Grants

by Margaret Grayson Posted on July 7, 2020 at 1:00PM

for how long.” The organizations estimated that losses for 2020 across the creative sector, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, would surpass $50 million.

Couch Cinema: 'The Vast of Night'

by Margot Harrison Posted on July 7, 2020 at 12:16PM

Will you like it? Do you like classic “The Twilight Zone”?

Filmmaker Alex Escaja Recognized as LGBTQ Youth Influencer

by Chelsea Edgar Posted on July 4, 2020 at 11:02AM