Live Culture

Michael Stuhlbarg and Elisabeth Moss as Stanley Hyman and Shirley Jackson

Couch Cinema: 'Shirley'

by Margot Harrison Posted on June 15, 2020 at 5:00AM

Steamy fan fiction, too, with an indie-movie gloss. The opening scene finds Rose reading “The Lottery” on the train to Bennington.

Kat Wright Drive-In Concert Moved From Juneteenth

by Jordan Adams Posted on June 11, 2020 at 8:23PM

"Hi, Friends. In the hustle and excitement to get next Friday's show announced it was overlooked that it falls on a very important day, June 19th — or Juneteenth.

Higher Ground's new stage at the Champlain Valley Exposition

Higher Ground Announces New Drive-In Events Series

by Jordan Adams Posted on June 9, 2020 at 12:43PM

Higher Ground cofounder Alex Crothers hinted at the possibility of drive-in concerts in a recent Seven Days cover story. He confirmed in the press release that the drive-in series will feature events of all types, including "religious worship, charity bingo nights, live streaming of concert events, chamber orchestras, live plays, weddings, political rallies, etc."

Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs as childhood friends in Blindspotting

Couch Cinema: 'Blindspotting'

by Margot Harrison Posted on June 8, 2020 at 6:40PM

Will you like it? Big, bold and stylistically striking, with hot neon accents and occasional hyperreal touches, Blindspotting brings the energy of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing to today’s indie scene.

Burlington ReDiscover Jazz Festival Releases Full Schedule

by Jordan Adams Posted on June 4, 2020 at 1:59PM

Meet-the-artist interviews from years past compose a substantial portion of the lineup. But Steve MacQueen, artistic director of festival presenter the Flynn, will also interview several artists live via streaming media, including saxophonist Melissa Aldana at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, bassist Christian McBride at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 8, and pianist Marcus Roberts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11.

Leah Lewis and Alexxis Lemire in The Half of It

Couch Cinema: 'The Half of It'

by Margot Harrison Posted on June 1, 2020 at 5:25PM

Will you like it? Full disclosure (and a spoiler): I learned about The Half of It from a disgruntled Twitter thread.

Barre Opera House to Remain Closed Through 2020 Due to Pandemic

by Kristen Ravin Posted on June 1, 2020 at 12:36PM

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The last show at Revelry Theater on March 7

Revelry Theater to Close Indefinitely Due to Pandemic

by Margaret Grayson Posted on May 31, 2020 at 7:45PM

Apodaca founded Revelry in September 2018. A longtime student and performer of improvisational theater, he wanted a space to produce shows similar to those he’d worked with in Seattle and Brooklyn.

KeruBo Releases Pandemic-Themed Video for Vermont's African Community

by Jordan Adams Posted on May 29, 2020 at 5:09PM

"Hakuna Lolote" is part of the Clemmons Family Farm's ongoing "A Sense of Place" project. The Charlotte-based nonprofit organization's multifaceted initiative began in 2018 with a grant from ArtPlace America, an NGO that seeks to integrate arts and culture sectors into community planning through creative placemaking.

María tries to feed her "family" in The Wolf House.

Couch Cinema: The Wolf House

by Margot Harrison Posted on May 25, 2020 at 6:46PM

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