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FourScienceVT Provides Educational Support for Vermont Students

by Jordan Adams Posted on May 1, 2020 at 3:21PM

With a goal of providing a variety of resources for at-home learning while Vermont's schools are shuttered, the consortium has rolled out various online offerings, such as live broadcasts via services including Zoom and Facebook Live, virtual museum tours, and downloadable materials. Eager learners can obtain instructions on how to build a volcano, get tips on constructing a marble run from cardboard, and download a slew of coloring pages, among a vast assortment of other assets.

Setting up for a previous Essex Craft Show at Champlain Valley Exposition

Essex Craft Show Moves Online

by Margaret Grayson Posted on April 30, 2020 at 5:26PM

The virtual craft fair doesn’t require vendors to have a website or social media accounts. Interested buyers might be directed to a vendor's email address or phone number where they can reach out directly and order.

Almost There: Vermont Live-Stream Concerts, April 23-29

by Kristen Ravin Posted on April 23, 2020 at 2:14PM

Good, Clean Fun! Livestream Comedy for Kids!, weekly, 1 p.m.

Johnson Art Teacher Sends Supplies to More Than 200 Students

by Margaret Grayson Posted on April 23, 2020 at 9:05AM

"Art is so important, especially in times like this," Alanis said. "And I’m so grateful that I have that outlet. It settles me, and it calms me," she continued.

A2VT, Rhino Foods Team Up for COVID-19 Safety Anthem 'Dirty Hands'

by Dan Bolles Posted on April 16, 2020 at 2:59PM

"Once we got started, it just kind of wrote itself," recalled Bulle, who goes by Jilib in the band. "We wanted to show people that there are creative ways to make lemonade, 'cause COVID-19 is a big lemon!" added Mnyonge, aka Pogi.

Almost There: Vermont Live-Stream Concerts, April 16-April 22

by Kristen Ravin Posted on April 16, 2020 at 12:09PM

Formal Nights With DJ Steal Wool, weekly, 7 p.m. Queerantined: Dance Like No One's Watching With DJ Craig Mitchell (pop, dance), weekly, 7 p.m.

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 'Will Not Happen as Planned'

by Dan Bolles Posted on April 13, 2020 at 12:54PM

In her email, Lafayette teased the notion that the BDJF could return in some form later this year. "The unwavering support of our presenting sponsor, New England Federal Credit Union, ensures the Festival can quickly get back to doing what we do best," she wrote, "whether that is later this summer, fall, or perhaps the winter jazz fest that has been on our minds for years."

Almost There: Vermont Live-Stream Concerts, April 9-April 15

by Kristen Ravin Posted on April 9, 2020 at 12:01PM

All-Vinyl Hip-Hop Set by DJ Cre8, 5:30 pm. COVID-19 Relief Benefit Concert for Vermonters at Home With Noah Kahan, Caitlin Canty, Cooper McBean, Patrick Ross and Bow Thayer (singer-songwriter), 7 p.m.

Burlington Resident's Zoom Meeting Meme Goes Viral

by Margaret Grayson Posted on April 7, 2020 at 3:32PM

Woodard was fraught over her own appearance, she said, and intrigued by the shade of blue on a coworker’s bedroom wall. “It adds a whole new element to your work life to be watching yourself talking and working while you’re doing it,” she observed.

Quarantine Book Club: Reading Recommendations From Galaxy Bookshop

by Dan Bolles Posted on April 2, 2020 at 2:48PM

Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang, First Second, 448 pages, $24.99 Said Scott: "This new young adult graphic novel was a terrific read, and I say that as a person who has absolutely no interest in basketball. The book is a memoir of the author's year as a teacher at a high school where the boys' varsity basketball team is in the running for the state championships.

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