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3719 PUBLISHERS’ NOTE 20 ONLINE HUB 24 GATHERINGS The VSO returns to its summer concert tour.
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26 PETS & PEOPLE News, products, and furry facts.
28 ART SCENE Harold Kaplan creates beautiful, useful objects. BY JESSICA WILMES
32 DEDALUS WINE, MARKET & WINE BAR Dedalus offers Vermonters a taste of Europe. BY RACHEL BAIMAN
47 SISTERS OF ANARCHY ICE CREAM Delicious anarchy at Fisher Brothers Farm. BY PHYL NEWBECK
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58 VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS A new wave of excitement comes to Burlington. BY JESSICA WILMES
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62 COMMON ROOTS FARM Nourishing patrons and the community. BY DINA GRACE SCIORTINO
66 HOWARD CENTER Zoe's Race. BY MARIE EDINGER
72 EVENTS A calendar of events.
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for you. Summer also means ice cream. And we’ve been seeing Sisters of Anarchy all over the Champlain Valley. So it’s time we told their story. And you are going to want to track them down and sample the goodies, believe us! And of course nothing goes better with summer than baseball. The Lake Monsters are providing the area with fun, safe family entertainment these beautiful summer evenings. Find out more. Dedalus Wine, Market, & Wine Bar is an unexpected delight in the area. Not just wine, but cheeses, breads, and Italian meats. With not just one great location o Pine street, they’re in Middlebury and have opened a third location in Stowe on the Mountain Road. There’s a spotlight on Zoe’s Race and Howard Center. Harold Kaplan Pottery is in our Art Scene, and Common Roots Farm has some Bright Ideas in South Burlington.
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onductor and music director candidate Julian Pellicano hits the road again this summer with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra for their annual summer concert tour. Every year, all through the year, the VSO puts on dozens of performances both large and small in venues around the Green Mountain State. From the subscription series that take place at The Flynn in Burlington and the Paramount Theatre in Rutland to the brass quintet tour and the winter holiday pops tour, the VSO spreads the wonder of world-class musical performance. And when the temps begin to soar, the VSO goes on its summer tour. or 2022’s o ering, Celebrate!, they’ll perform some popular favorites like Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philp Sousa, West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, the William Tell Overture, and A Joyous Fanfare, whose composer Quinn Mason describes it as the “very embodiment of happiness and cheerfulness, an accessible work that would put any listener in a good mood.” Principal trombonist Matt Wright is the featured soloist. Remember to bring a picnic blanket or folding chairs. Umbrellas are welcome until the
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start of the concert. Bringing a ashlight isn’t a bad idea, so you can find your way back to your car after sunset. But leave pets at home, as they are not allowed except for assistance and service animals. or 2022, in lieu of fireworks, the concert will close with a light and laser show. Gates open at 5:30 for picnicking, and the concert begins at 7:30.
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BUNNY BEHAVIOR Bunnies are fun to have as pets, but can you understand what they’re communicating? Here are some clues: Boinking If a bunny leaps in the air, it’s usually a sign of excitement. Chinning A rabbit’s chin has scent glands on it, and, much like a cat rubbing against your leg, your pet bunny will mark her territory by placing her chin on it. Flopping When a bunny rolls over onto its side, it means it’s content and relaxed. Licking Bunnies groom each other by licking, so if your bunny licks you, it’s a sign of affection. Nudging If you’re in the way of your bunny getting to where he wants to go, or he wants a treat or needs a cuddle, he may give you a nudge. SOURCE: KAYTEE.COM 26 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
KEEPING PETS WITH THEIR FAMILIES Serving in the military can mean being relocated to a new base in the United States or around the world. While the military covers many moving costs, they don’t provide assistance to relocate pets. Transportation for the family cat or dog can be expensive, which accounts for the high rates of animals being surrendered near military bases when families have to move. The good news is that SPCA International’s Operation Military Pets works to keep animals with their families. The organization provides financial assistance for pet relocation costs in the U.S. and abroad. All branches of the military can qualify for grants. For an application, testimonials from happy, united pet families, and to donate, go to www.spcai.org/ourwork/operation-military-pets.
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HAND TO TABLE Harold Kaplan creates beautiful, useful objects
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hen people purchase a ceramic piece from Harold Kaplan, they receive more than the piece itself. Whether a serving bowl, a mug, or a plate set, Harold’s pieces are a form of connection. Connection to art, connection to sharing with one another, and connection to the past. Dating as far back as the Neolithic period, pottery is one of the oldest human inventions. Forming objects by mixing clay and water was 28 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
the start. Once the technique of firing came along, a booming artisanal industry made its mark on human history. And while today’s pottery tools have evolved, they are still heavily rooted in their origins, with the main tool being human hands. This is what most excited Harold. Seeing friends throughout high school and college working with pottery, he was drawn to the idea of working with his hands to express and
create. He tried a number of art mediums but ultimately returned to pottery while attending the University of Vermont, where he took a pottery class his senior year. “I was always interested in working with my hands,” says Harold. “Making beautiful, useful things is something that I prized.” ENDLESS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Having now been practicing the ancient art form for nearly three decades, he is still excited by what pottery o ers in the pieces that can be created through di erent forms, colors, and glazing techniques. Furthermore, being extremely technical, pottery o ers endless learning opportunities; even veteran potters are learning new techniques and styles every day.
When asked how long it takes to create a single piece, Harold says with a chuckle, “The wise-guy answer is 30 years,” alluding to the arduous yet fulfilling journey he’s been on to get to the skill level he is at now. Making a pot or part of a composite piece like a teapot may take five minutes or an hour of throwing time. Sometimes the piece needs to dry or set on the wheel for an additional hour before the finishing moves are made. Other times a soft, quick sweep of the rib potter’s tool) will take seconds to complete. It constantly varies, and for that, Harold is kept intrigued. And, time on the wheel is just the beginning. Several days later, after drying, trimming, loading, firing, unloading, gla ing, and firing again, a piece is ready for market. It is usually a two-week turnaround time from start to finish. To ensure quality, Harold creates his own gla e recipes, which are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe. His most popular pieces, he notes, are his large serving bowls. He also receives a lot of special orders for whole plate and bowl sets.
CAPTURING JOURNEYS When conceptuali ing designs, Harold draws inspiration from the natural world around him and manifests it through clay. One of his bowls, for example, mimics a whale’s mouth, like the humpbacks he once paddled with in Sitka, Alaska, and later saw on the National Geographic series Secrets of the Whales. Then there’s the lotus serving bowl that captures the shape of the well-known ower. “I like capturing journeys through clay,” says Harold. “I can see things and understand how to transform them into clay.”
The large light blue serving bowl uses the thickness of the rim to capture the texture of the humpback whale's skin.
HOBBY TO FULL-TIME POTTER Originally from Worcester, Massachusetts, Harold came to Burlington in 1986. After school at UVM, he worked as a paraeducator and with a homeless organi ation while working on his clay career. In 2007, after his mother passed, he decided to delve into his pottery passion. I wasn't that excited about the Shelter work I was doing, or becoming an elementary educator. My mom's passing Summer 2022 | Best of Burlington | 29
Right: This large dark blue glazed serving bowl was inspired by the waves of the ocean. The edges hold utensils in a pleasant angle. Opposite: The flask-vase is a thrown cylinder, altered with pressure. The slip designed surface allows for the glaze to move and variegate.
served as the impetus to become a fulltime potter. It helped me to realize there is no dress-rehearsal in life and to get a move on." Initially setting up shop and living in the same apartment, Harold now has a separate studio space in the south end of Burlington and maintains his apartment with his two daughters and dog. He spends weekdays in the studio creating pieces and the weekends at farmers markets showcasing them to the local community. While the farmers markets have been largely successful for him, he has seen a rise in online sales, now making up 50 percent of his business. PRO-CRAFT, PRO-CREATIVE Harold contributes much of his opportunity and success in pottery to the
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community in Burlington, their support, and the access he has to a ordable housing. “I’m lucky to live here and do this I’m not sure I could anywhere else,” remarks Harold. “The community of people who live here is very pro-craft, pro-creative, and supportive.” Regularly attending workshops and learning from other dedicated potters, Harold is committed to putting in the time and work necessary to advance his passion and career in pottery. In addition to selling his pieces, Harold o ers intensive pottery classes in his studio. The courses are available for one or two people at a time. However, Harold hopes to expand his studio in the future and allow for up to six students. Private lessons are $70 per person, plus a $50 material fee that includes clay, tools, gla es, and firing. For more information on purchasing pieces, requesting custom orders, or joining a class, contact Harold directly via email or his website. Additionally, you can find Harold at the Stowe Farmers Market every Sunday and Burlington Farmers Market every other Saturday.
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Dedalus tells the story of natural wine Nestled away on Pine Street, boasting beautiful glass windows and a European feel, stands Dedalus Wine Shop, Market, and Wine Bar, a haven for wine enthusiasts and novices alike. Given that Burlington is a place for people who love quality, craftsmanship, and joie de vivre, it only makes sense that this burgeoning company would have started here. Now, the business has opened a third location in Stowe and expanded across the country to Boulder, Colorado, where the first Dedalus store opened this April.
BRINGING EUROPE TO VT Dedalus was started by Jason Zuliani, a veteran of the hospitality business and a dedicated wine lover. When Jason made a career change and began an IT business in downtown Burlington, he found that he missed the experience of sharing great wine with the community. “He really wanted to introduce folks to wines that weren’t otherwise accessible in Vermont,” explains Ashley Bryant, CMO
of Dedalus. As an outlet for his passion, Jason started a small wine store in the back of his IT business, specializing in European wines. The wine store grew such a dedicated following that he eventually sold his business and opened up a small shop on Battery street. From there, the business quickly expanded to its current location on Pine Street, where they added a market and wine bar. TRANSFORMATION AT THE WINE TABLE Dedalus aims to create spaces that bring people together around wine. The cut-toorder cheese counter and wine bar help
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give context to the wine. “Many of the most transformative experiences our sta has had with wine have been at the winemaker’s table, with local food enjoyed with the wine,” says Ashley. ounder ason gives an example of traveling to San Sebastian, Spain, where the local markets o er bite-si e snacks called pinxtos. “Think marinated sardines and tomato on toast,” adds Ashley. Dedalus has recreated these tapas, which are on o er from their market space, along with Spanish wine. Another wine-related snack that Dedalus has recreated is arrosticini, lamb skewers inspired by Abru o, Italy. “These skewers are meant to be served hot, right o the grill,” says Ashley. In order to fully re-create the experience, Dedalus cooks their arrosticini over wood-fired grills in their wine garden. Customers in both 34 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
Burlington and Stowe can enjoy these paired with Italian wine from the same region. NATURAL WINES or Dedalus, creating a sense of place from wine and food is paramount. That’s why they focus on sourcing wines from small farmers who are dedicated to making a product that truly represents their region and their community. The company only sources natural wines, which for them means wine farmed without the use of synthetic chemicals—often organically or biodynamically. That practice is extended to the winery, where the juice is fermented with native yeast and nothing else, and has little to no added sulfur dioxide at bottling. Think of it as nothing added, nothing taken away. Additionally, they want to support farmers who are dedicated
Above: Wine and summer picnics are one of our favorite matchups. Opposite: The full restaurant menu and wine list is available nightly on the terrace.
to sustainable practices in these special places. Sustainable farms require a variety of crops to be planted in the same soil to keep nutrients from depleting. However, the terrain of mixed crops means that most growers have to hand-harvest their grapes rather than use heavy machinery. For any Vermonters hoping to take a trip around the world through wine and food, Dedalus will be hosting a special spring event called Wine Crush, on June 12, from 12–4pm. For $30 per person, attendees can experience three wine and food pairings as well as a DJ and community vendors.
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Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center celebrates a new space For many years, surgical and scientific beauty treatments have been the best-kept secret of celebrities and the ultra-rich. This often left us mere mortals wondering, how do those Hollywood stars look so dang beautiful? These days, the layers are slowly being peeled back (both metaphorically and literally) as these treatments become more widespread and publicly discussed. There’s diet and exercise, sure, but there are also medical spa treatments. Many of these treatments don’t require surgery at all. They are safe, effective, much more affordable than they used to be, and most importantly, readily available to the citizens of Burlington. 36 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
A LOCAL FAVORITE Since 2012, Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center has been a staple home for selfcare, beauty, and spa treatments in the Burlington community. Over the past ten years, its immense popularity has been easy to observe. “I started this business
in a one-room space under a stairwell,” explains owner Jamie Spano. “Every year, we continue to grow, and after moving from place to place to accommodate our growing client base, I decided it was time to go big. I don’t want to have to move again in two years!” she laughs.
Boasting some of the best views Burlington has to offer, the lobby offers plenty of seating to enjoy it and displays an assortment of skin care products.
she says. “People often come in here not feeling as good as they could or should feel. There’s something bothering them that is holding them back in their day-to-day life. They don’t have the confidence to present their best self. We can actually change that for them, which I think is ama ing.”
Jamie is a Vermont native who lives in Essex with her family. She started her career working in accounting and human resources. She found herself with the opportunity to
study something that she was more passionate about. For her, it was an easy decision to go into the field of aesthetics. “I really believe that these treatments can be life-changing,”
BARE GOES BIG The Spa’s new location, which takes up the entire th- oor suite of 100 Bank Street in Burlington, will allow them plenty of space for their continued growth—about 12,000 square feet to be exact! The business includes twelve treatment rooms and three I lounges, as well as private consultation rooms, a photography room for before-and-after photos, numerous o ces, and a kitchen area for their growing sta . Currently, the medical spa o ers body contouring, cosmetic injections, laser treatments, intimate wellness services, as well as a multitude of skincare treatments. Summer 2022 | Best of Burlington | 37
Above: Bare's spacious lobby. Right: Not sure where to start? Bare offers consultations to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses your needs and goals. Opposite: Owner Jamie and Spa Director Shelby Gillespie have worked side by side since Shelby joined the Bare team in 2017.
With all of their new space, Bare will be able to o er even more treatments like bio hormone replacement therapy, I therapy, medical weight loss, and teeth whitening. Sta will be increased to administer these new services. “We are maintaining the same brand, and you can expect the same level of customer service and quality that our customers have come to love,” says amie. “We are looking forward to operating on a scale that can meet both current and future demand. Our client base has doubled every year we’ve been in business, so this is a really exciting move for our business and our customers.” IVS BY CHOICE? One of the most exciting new treatments that Bare Medical Spa Laser Center is o ering is I therapy. 38 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
A TRUE ENTREPRENEUR To put this all into perspective, when Jamie started her business in 2012, she was only o ering laser hair removal. However, as the list of requests for di erent treatments grew, her role also grew, from an esthetician, electrologist, and laser tech, to a business-savvy entrepreneur. Jamie began hiring a team of skilled nurses and clinicians to join her at Bare. While others closed doors and scaled back during the pandemic, Jamie’s business thrived,
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If you associate IVs with being in the hospital for critical care, you’re not alone. But this simple and common medical practice has a lot of elective uses as well. IVs are administered by one of the nurses at Bare and provide quick absorption of nutrients into the body for a variety of reasons, from symptoms relating to the common cold, recovery from travel, or hangovers to post-workout, immune boosters, and even weight loss. Clients can relax in a luxurious lounge while catching up on their favorite Net ix shows.
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Bare offers a full line of skincare products to support your in-office services and treatments, including SkinCeuticals, SkinMedica, and Latisse.
and the exponential growth shows no signs of waning. Talking with Jamie, it’s easy to understand why her business has been such a success. She has seen her customers enjoy more fulfilled lives through her services, and when your customers leave happy every time, it goes a long way. Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center has been an asset to the Burlington community for a decade now, and Jamie Spano and her skilled team of nurses and clinicians are looking forward to continuing to provide the gift of beauty and self-confidence to their longtime clients—as well as many new ones.
Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center 100 Bank Street, 7th Floor Burlington, VT (802) 861-2273 www.barevt.com
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HERE IN VERMONT BY PHYL NEWBECK PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ESSEX RESORT & SPA, WOODSTOCK INN, AND THE EQUINOX GOLF RESORT & SPA
Staycations in Vermont Three Green Mountain resorts provide stress-less escapes Sure, you can spend a lot of money to y to distant locales for vacation, dealing with crowds and delays at the airport. Another option, however, is to stay closer to home. There are three resorts in the reen Mountain State that are perfect locations for a cheaper, less stressful summer staycation The Essex Resort
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THE ESSEX RESORT & SPA At The Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, it’s all about food. Director of Sales and Marketing Keith McManus notes that this begins the moment a guest enters the premises and encounters the reception desk, a.k.a. Front Desk Caf . “It’s kind of a mini co ee shop,” he says, “with cappuccino, espresso, and a lot of sweet and savory treats.” Of course, the Front Desk Café is hardly the only eatery at The Essex Resort. There is also Junction, which is the resort’s signature restaurant. “It’s a Wine Spectator and AAA award-winning restaurant,” Keith says. “But it still has a casual feel. It’s not an uptight place with white tablecloths, but it’s fine dining.” The Essex Resort is also known for its Cook Academy. “It’s where you get to experience the life of a chef,” says Keith. “ ou learn how to
conditioner are garden-themed,” he says, “and guests sleep on platform beds with headboards designed to look like a cutting board.” “It’s all about the experience of being surrounded by what is culinary from our guest rooms to our outlets and even the spa,” says Keith. “It’s a true culinary experience. We say that the resort feeds your mind, body, and spirit, and what it means to each individual is what they take from that. Everyone’s interpretation of culinary is di erent.” source, prepare, and entertain. ou can learn to put together a three- or four-course meal or focus on things like knife skills or pasta and sushi making.” Kristen Mackenna, area marketing manager, notes that the spa at the Essex Resort draws visitors with Dr. Dennis Gross products, dermaplaning, stress recovery facials, and hyaluronic facials. Other amenities include the resort’s six clay tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, and rental mountain bikes. There is live music nightly and a variety of outdoor games, including cornhole and bocce. The Essex Resort has its own vegetable and ower garden, as well as two dwarf Nigerian goats named Stuart and Penelope. Keith describes the guest rooms as culinary-inspired with themes like spice racks, harvest, or baking. “Even the little touches like the shampoo and
WOODSTOCK INN & RESORT Director of Marketing Jennifer Vincent is quick to point out the many recreational activities o ered at the Woodstock Inn Resort in Woodstock. One of the most popular is our y-fishing program, she says. “We partner with Orvis to provide lessons and trips with endorsed guides, and we are a retail outfitter as well.” The resort also has an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf course, mountain biking, walking trails, and an athletic club, with tennis courts and daily fitness classes. uests can swim in either the indoor pool at the athletic club or the outdoor pool located right at the inn. Local hiking trails wind up Mt. Peg and Mt. Tom, with direct access from the inn. Those preferring pampering to recreating can enjoy the 10,000-square-foot LEEDSummer 2022 | Best of Burlington | 43
Above: The Woodstock Inn is centrally located in the village of Woodstock, and the front lawn is a favorite place to sit and enjoy the Vermont summer. Grab a cocktail and relax into the Adirondack chairs as you watch the bustle of the historic town. Right: Complimentary cruiser bikes are available for Woodstock Inn guests as a fun way to explore the town and surrounding areas. Find them at the resort’s Activity Center! Opposite: Tee off into history at the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s Woodstock Country Club. The 18-hole masterpiece, which opened in 1895, is Vermont’s oldest public golf course.
certified spa, which has ten treatment rooms for facials, massages, Reiki, and more. The Spa uses organic skin-care brands, including Tata Harper, which is made in ermont. Tata Harper products can also be purchased in The Spa's boutique shop. Cruiser bikes are available for those who want to ride into town. In fact, ennifer notes that visitors to the inn can pretty much park their car for their entire stay and walk or ride to the resort's facilities as well as the town of Woodstock. “Woodstock is a walking village with ama ing shops and art galleries,” she says. “It’s also half a mile to the Billings arm Museum, where visitors can meet the dairy cows and learn the history of farming. That’s 44 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
across the road from ermont’s only national park, the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, which was once the home of Laurance and Mary Rockefeller.” The Rockefellers are integral to the Woodstock Inn Resort, with three of the 142 rooms named for the couple. Other rooms have themes like the Links Room for golf, the Long Trail Room, and the Alpine Room.
The Inn has many dining options, including the Red Rooster, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as Richardson’s Tavern. Specialty Red Barn Dinners are held on select Sunday evenings in the summer and fall. isitors get tours of the Kelly Way ardens, and chefs prepare the freshly picked ingredients for dinner as guests look on in the culinary studio.
THE EQUINOX GOLF RESORT & SPA “In pandemic times, people figured out they could work remotely from their homes,” says Rob Booth, director of sales and marketing for the Equinox in Manchester. “But you can also do that from a hotel or resort.” Rob believes the Equinox would be a great location for a ermonter’s staycation. The hotel even has special packages designed for residents, including one where a fourth night is free. Rob touts the 914 acres of pristine wildlife preserve right behind the hotel. “We own and maintain the hiking trails there,” he says, “and every Saturday morning at 10am, our general manager leads hikes with his golden retriever Cooper, who is our Chief Happiness O cer.” Other recreational opportunities include the 18-hole golf course, which was originally designed by Walter Travis in 192 and refreshed in 1991 by Rees ones. Another popular form of recreation is y fishing. “The Orvis agship store is here in Manchester,” Rob says. “It’s the original store opened by the family.” A less contemplative activity is the Land Rover test drives on an 80-acre driving trail with options ranging from classic 19 0s vehicles to new models available for one-, two-, or half-day excursions. Other guests prefer to explore the various outlet stores in town.
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The Equinox stands as an icon of life in New England over the past two centuries. Steeped in history, The Equinox has been a hotbed for American Revolutionaries, hosted presidents, and served guests in one fashion or another since 1769.
The Equinox has 199 guest rooms, with 150 in the main building and others in the Orvis suites next door. Restaurants include the Marsh Tavern, where Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys met to plan to overthrow the British. Other options are the upscale Chop House, the Dormy Grill at the clubhouse, and the Falcon Bar, which is a favorite for cocktails, sunset viewing, and grilling s’mores over the fire pit. 46 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
There is live music every Friday and Saturday night during the summer and fall, and guests can also take advantage of special packages like axe throwing and visits from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. “There are some great packages online,” Rob says. “Particularly, midweek, you can find a lot of value.” There you have it. Skip the TSA line and stay close to home this year. You’ll be glad you did.
IN THE KITCHEN BY PHYL NEWBECK PHOTOS COURTESY OF SISTERS OF ANARCHY
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Delicious anarchy at Fisher Brothers Farm For locavores with a sweet tooth, Sisters of Anarchy ice cream is an easy choice. Their delicious treats are “farm to cone” since they are created using berries grown on the Fisher Brothers Farm in Shelburne. Named for the three children of Bob Clark and Becky Castle, the brand has grown and ourished since it began in 201 .
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ob and Becky met at Middlebury College in the late 1980s, and after spending time out west, they returned to ermont. Purchasing 5 acres on Spear Street in 2013, they decided to start a berry farm, which they named after Bob’s mother’s family. Starting from scratch meant the couple needed two years of prep work with cover crops to enrich the soil. In 2014 they built a barn, and in 2015 they planted their first berry bushes. Becky never intended to be a full-time farmer, retaining the consulting firm that was her day job. These days, the farm and ice cream business takes up so much of her time that she is down to one client. Summer 2022 | Best of Burlington | 47
Many of the flavors take on vibrant colors from the fruits that are used in the ice cream. Chaste Anne is a bright yellow from the yellow Anne raspberries, while Whiner is a beautiful purple from the Marquette wine grapes grown on the farm.
HAND-CRANKED AND HOME-GROWN Although the initial plan had been to sell the berries as is, Becky soon had another idea. Several years prior, while living in Oregon, the couple had been troubled by their waistlines, which were expanding in part because of ice cream consumption. They vowed to only eat ice cream they hand-cranked themselves. As they began harvesting their berries, they decided to use the bounty to create some home-grown desserts. LIVE MUSIC ALL SUMMER The ice cream soon became so popular that it is now sold at over 40 locations in Vermont and several in Massachusetts, as well as at the farmstand. Pints can be purchased at locales as diverse as the Hilton Garden Inn, Mill Market Deli, Shelburne Farms, Healthy Living, and Mascoma Bank. Scoops are available across the state at events celebrating everything from tulips to technology, the Stowe Farmers Market, and South Burlington’s SoBu Nite Out. Fisher Brothers Farm will have food trucks and live music every Friday from June through August from 5–8pm. “Bring a chair and bring 48 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
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Skinny Pancake with blueberries. Becky notes that the farm has plenty of room for expansion. “We’re going towards world domination,” she jokes. A new endeavor for Sisters of Anarchy is prepackaged four-ounce single servings. “It’s a gateway drug to premium ice cream,” Becky says. “It’s sold for under five dollars.” Outlets for the new product include Shelburne Farms, Healthy Living, Spruce Peak Lodge, Trapp Family Lodge, UVM, and Middlebury College. Music is a regular theme in the names of the ice cream avors, including Black Velvet If You Please, The Experience, and Berry in Black. Beefy Blonde is dedicated to “athletic women of substance,” and O cer Bob Special is a tribute to the family’s favorite police o cer. Becky notes that the best-sellers often vary with the seasons. I Really Love Your Peaches is a summer favorite, while Chocolate Anarchy, Crystal Blue Persuasion, Overtime, and Raspberry Beret are year-round best sellers. Becky says the naming process is a collaborative e ort, and sometimes customers suggest names. “Sometimes we have the name before the actual ice cream,” she says. Although they shy away from controversial names for their ice cream, the Sisters of
Anarchy are not above making a statement. In addition to lauding the use of the Oxford comma and rejecting “impact” as a verb, the website says that “anti-vaxxers and atearthers should join forces and step o the edge.” Becky says this verbiage predated the COVID-19 pandemic. “My background is in global health,” she says. “I’ve worked all over the world with vaccinologists. Vaccines save millions and millions of children.” HOW DID WE GET HERE? Becky says that if you had asked her 30 years ago if she thought she’d be running a farm and an ice cream business, she would have laughed. “I’m not even sure how it happened,” she says. That said, she is happy to have found a niche in her new world. “My husband and I both really enjoy interacting and bantering with customers,” she says. “We’ve gotten to know a number of customers from all over the country. Besides, selling ice cream is one of the best transactions ever. People come for the happiness and nostalgia of a really good ice cream cone. We provide the ice cream, and the customer leaves very happy.”
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BY GENEVIEVE MARTINEAU PHOTOS COURTESY OF CIRCUS SMIRKUS
Circus Smirkus On the Road Again
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ome one! Come all! Live performance is back! Grab some popcorn and bring the whole family to see acrobatics, juggling, unicycling, and so much more right here in Burlington. Circus Smirkus is celebrating its 35th anniversary in style with the 2022 Big Top Tour: On The Road Again. The Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour—on the road July 2 through August 14—features a cast of 30 young circus artists who will perform 46 shows in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. The shows will include a variety of circus acts, including aerial acts, wire 52 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
walking, clowns, contortionists, and more, all set to live music, under a beautiful big top tent. OUR MISSION The mission of Smirkus is simple in theory and thoughtfully executed in practice: “To promote the skills, culture, and traditions of the traveling circus and to inspire youth to engage in life-changing adventures in the circus arts.” The organization’s three programs—Circus Smirkus Residencies, Smirkus Camp, and Big Top Tour—blend the best of circus tradition and contemporary practice to create immersive
experiences that challenge kids to perform and live to the very best of their abilities. Smirkus also prides itself on raising money each year to distribute financial aid scholarships in order to include kids that might not otherwise be able to attend. President of the Board Michele Levy tells us, “Our goal is to bring the magic of Smirkus to as many children and youth as possible. Last year, we were able to award over $90,000 in scholarships, and we hope to raise even more this year.” Camps at the gorgeous headquarters of Circus Smirkus come in a range of o erings—
Circus Smirkus celebrates its 35th anniversary this summer! Since 1987, kids ages 10–18 have been performing under our beautiful big top tent for audiences across New England.
in level from beginner to advanced. Although most of the camps are open to all skill levels, advanced sessions require a video audition for placement.
from one day, get-your-feet-wet experiences for children as young as five to one-, two-, or threeweek camps specializing in the whole range of circus pursuits, including acrobatics, aerials, clowning, balance, and juggling. For many
campers, Smirkus Camp is a home away from home, where they are celebrated for just being themselves, where they fit in no matter what. In all, over 400 campers participate each summer in a variety of programs that range
EIGHT HOURS, 200 COSTUME PIECES, AND 1 MILE OF CABLE When it comes to securing a spot in the Big Top Tour, the process becomes a bit more involved. The audition requires both a written application and a recorded audition. After review by the tour’s directorial sta , the pool is reduced to 45 performers who are then invited to participate in a second-round audition in which auditionees showcase a thematic act and participate in skills assessment workshops, after which 30 troupers are selected for the final cast. This season’s troupe comprises youth from 13 states. After the troupers’ selection has Summer 2022 | Best of Burlington | 53
Come delight in these young circus artists performing contortion, juggling, clowning, wire walking, acrobatics, and more!
been finali ed, the show script is created over the winter months, and act creation and rehearsals take place onsite in reensboro for three weeks in une. Then the troupers hit the road for six weeks in which full two-hour shows are performed twice daily. The ama ing performances audiences enjoy require numerous helping hands and behind-thescenes dedication to execute. The tour includes 80 people—the crew, performers, counselors, and coaches. It takes eight hours to set up the big top and the backstage and concession tents and to prep and organi e 200 costume pieces, 100 props, 0 spotlights, and a mile of electrical cable. But ultimately, all this work is worth it for those involved. New Executive Artistic Director Steve Macueen says, “I am thrilled to go out on the road with this incredible troupe this summer. I can’t 54 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
wait to see all the work that goes into creating this show and feel all the excitement from the troupers and the audience. This is such a special group of amazing young people—the skills, the enthusiasm, the ability to work together as a cohesive team. For a lot of them, circus is an all-consuming passion that they’ve spent years refining already, and I cannot wait to be part of the team that turns this year’s concept into a big-top reality.” THE SMIRKUS IMPACT AND ALUMNI SUCCESS So what’s next for kids who participate in the camps or the tour? Many alumni pursue careers in the circus arts, often attending prestigious circus colleges around the world. Graduates have performed with Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Big Apple Circus, Cirque Mechanics, Les 7 Doigts, as well as other international touring companies. You’ve seen Smirkus alumni in movies, on commercials, and on variety shows like America’s Got Talent. Smirkus alumni have even been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. The skills acquired at Smirkus, including confidence, team building, and communication, Summer 2022 | Best of Burlington | 55
have tremendous crossover in a variety of careers, serving to benefit even those who do not continue on a circus-related career path. The Smirkus experience celebrates participants for exactly who they are, far from the pressures and expectations of family, peers, and school. Steve MacQueen adds, “At this point, Smirkus is an institution. You don’t get to 35 years by being lucky. It’s an important milestone, but it’s also a new start. As we head into the future, we’ll be deeply mindful of the Smikus traditions that are such an integral part of the company’s success, but we’re all excited about exploring new ideas and going to new places. It’s going to be so much fun.” Don’t miss the 35th Anniversary Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour throughout New England. Tickets are available at www.smirkus.org or call 1-8 -SMIRK S 1-8 - 4- 58 .
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A New Wave of Excitement Comes to Burlington Vermont Lake Monsters 2022 season kicks off soon
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ith summer just around the baseline, the Vermont Lake Monsters baseball team is looking full swing ahead to a festive and competitive season. Previously a Minor League team linked to the Oakland Athletics, the Monsters saw big changes in 2020. Rebounding o half-filled bleachers due to CO ID-19 capacity measures and a restructuring among the Minor League that saw 42 teams dropped, the future of the Monsters was uncertain going into 2021. To save the franchise and keep the team homed in Burlington, founder of RockFence Capital and veteran baseball impresario Chris English purchased it. From there, the team joined the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) and welcomed new head coach Pete Wilk. With just a month and a half to relaunch at the start of the 21 season, the team was short on players, time, and resources, yet bootstrapped their way 58 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
A fan-favorite promotion is the 25 cent McKenzie Hot Dog Hysteria Nights. Each night, around 10,000 hot dogs are consumed by hungry fans.
through the ranks to solidify their talent in the FCBL with a championship win. “It was pretty magical,” says C. J. Knudsen, senior vice president of the Vermont Lake Monsters. “Everyone was really excited, and the community is ultimately the one that won.” HIGH-LEVEL PLAY The FCBL has eight teams, four in Massachusetts, two in Connecticut, and one each in New Hampshire and Vermont. Players come from around the country for a 64-game summer season and are hosted by local families. With scouts following and watching the players, the CBL o ers the opportunity for high-level play and the potential to get drafted to the big league. “There are a ton of scouts following and watching the players perform,” says C. J. “This season gets players used to playing pro baseball and gets the body acclimated to playing a lot of games.” The Vermont Lake Monsters 2022 team roster has close to 40 players from schools like Harvard, Columbia, and Pepperdine. The recruiting is done by head coach Wilk and Director of Baseball Operations Morgan Brown, who draw on their close relationships with schools across the country. “The most important thing we look for is the quality of people o the field first,” says C. . of the recruiting process. “If they can play baseball, that’s great.” C. J. notes they are having to turn players away as the caliber of play, the strength of the team, and the quality of summer life in Burlington become more widely recognized “The roster has been full and set since last September,” he says. “Word is out that Burlington is the place to be and play for the summer.” The players will take to the field with a home opener on May 2 . The home field, Centennial ield, hosted its first baseball game in 190 and today serves as the home field for the ermont Lake Monsters. It seats up to 4,415 spectators and regularly fills up during the Monsters’ summer season with excited fans eager to support the young players. FIREWORKS AND HOT DOGS “The energy in the park is so great, you can almost taste it,” says C. J. “It’s magical, and we’re so lucky to be so supported.” Summer 2022 | Best of Burlington | 59
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Current renovations to the ballpark will see four new field box seats going in, and there is no shortage of promotions all summer long to get people out to enjoy a game. Three post-game firework shows are slated for 2022, along with three Hot Dog Hysteria nights, which feature 25 cent hot dogs and sell close to 10,000 dogs over the course of one game. On Wednesdays, kids eat free, and on Sundays, kids receive a free baseball to play catch on the field after the game. Tuesday hosts senior night with half o reserved tickets along with a free soft drink. “We really encourage people to come if they’ve never been or haven’t been in a while,” says C. . “It’s a great, a ordable night out.” ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE With tickets starting at $ for kids, $ for seniors, $9 for adults, and $10 for reserve seats, the goal is to keep costs low so families can come and participate in the community baseball fun. And while many people come for the baseball, they may stay for the top-notch food and beer. In addition to providing an entertaining, family-friendly night out, the administrative team for the Monsters puts focus on supporting local businesses with food and beverage purveyors from around the area. “In ermont, we like to think we have some of the best beer in the country,” says C. . proudly. iving tap presence to local breweries, beers available at the ballpark include iddlehead,
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14th Star, Zero Gravity, Von Trapp, Good Measure, and Citizen Cider to name a few. “People love having local beer that was maybe brewed just a mile from the ballpark, and we like to provide access to unbelievable beers,” C. J. says. “People visiting from out of state are always blown away by the selection.” And as many might agree, one of the perfect pairings for great beer is great pizza. To provide quality pizza to fans, the organization installed a custom-made fire oven for fresh, homemade-from-scratch pizzas available at every game. The other treasure of the Vermont Lake Monsters is the mascot himself—Champ, the legendary Lake Champlain monster who has been the mascot since 1994. Champ has received worldwide acclaim over the years and is just as popular as the players themselves. With high-quality food and beer, a legendary mascot, a new, exciting level of play, and events all summer long, a Vermont Lake Monsters game o ers something for everyone. Adding even more is the team’s presence in the community and its importance to the state at large. “The Vermont Lake Monsters are woven into the fabric of Vermont,” says C. J. “I’m most excited to see all the fans come back and enjoy the ballpark.”
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Common Roots Farm Nourishes Patrons and the Community Nonprofit offers produce and so much more Farmstand patrons at South Burlington’s Common Roots Farm aren’t just getting the freshest nutrient-dense organic produce around. They’re giving hungry neighbors nourishment, promoting land stewardship, and educating the community on dietary health. As if that wasn’t enough, Farmstand purchases also help secure the future of Vermont’s regional food system while respecting its past.
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Common Roots Foodshelf patron carefully selects from the many healthy options made available, including whole-grain loaves of bread, fresh organic vegetables, and a myriad of plant starts.
“At Common Roots, community health is one of our top priorities. Our farm team considers our Farmstand patrons as ‘partners in community wellness,’ rather than merely customers,” says Common Roots Executive Director Carol McQuillen. DOWN AT THE FARMSTAND The 501 c 3 nonprofit organi ation aims to create a healthy and sustainable community by o ering the highest quality produce and educational programs on nutrition and sustainability. To the left of their gravel road at 150 Allen Road East, you’ll find lovingly grown certified organic produce available from May through November on their idyllic 220-acre pesticide-free property, where breathing in the fresh ermont air beats standing in a big box store checkout line. In addition to freshly harvested vegetables and herbs, the armstand at South illage o ers breads, milk, cheeses, and fro en meats from local purveyors and artisans. Shoppers can also grab seasonal farm-grown ower bouquets and jars of healthful honey pollinated by resident bees. A variety of prepared seasonal entrées, soups, sauces, rubs, salsa, pesto, baked goods, and pickled produce crafted by Common Roots Farm’s Executive Chef Anthony Jones are available at the Farmstand.
Swinging by the armstand also serves as an opportunity to enjoy social interaction, learn about nutrition, connect with how food is grown, and find new recipes to prepare purchases from the farm. This year, the armstand has a full-time assistant on-site to answer questions and assist members using the checkout system. Those looking to get more bang for their buck at the Farmstand or assist in Common Roots Farm’s mission can purchase a Farmstand membership. Memberships help pay for upfront seasonal labor, seeds, and equipment for production. Common Roots arm is looking to add at least 50 new members and will o er Bonus armstand Dollars, based on a
percentage of their membership fee, to those who sign up by une 1. HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES When Common Roots Farm says they want their community to eat healthily, they mean it. Their commitment to the highest organic growing standards has led them to be certified as one of 850 Real Organic Project ROP farms in the S. It’s just one of the reasons why food from the armstand tastes so good. Common Roots arm uses a low-till method to amplify the nutrient density of their chemical-free soil to support better, healthier crops through the season. Nutrient-rich soil Summer 2022 | Best of Burlington | 63
creates nutrient-rich produce that fuels bodies while tasting wildly delicious. “We love the positives of local ag[riculture] for our landscape, our farmers, our economy—and we enjoy nourishing our neighbors!” says Common Roots Land Educator JoAnne Dennee. Common Roots Farms believes that proper nourishment and healthy food are the foundation for creating a ourishing community, which is why their motto is “Nourish to Flourish.” In 2005, after a group of parents, teachers, and educators found the food being o ered at local schools unsuitable for the developing minds of the great thinkers and doers of tomorrow, the Farm to School program was created. They were concerned over the impression the disconnect between talk and action was making on students when learning about nutrition. “Children who are nourished, as opposed to fed, have more sustained
concentration and energy. As an adult, I have experienced this di erence myself,” Carol says. Common Roots Farms’ Farm to School programs now educate children, faculty, and families on the importance of local, healthy, mindful eating through classroom instruction. Students also learn how to make healthy meals they cook and bring home to their families. FEEDING THE NEIGHBORHOOD In addition to educating their community, Common Roots Farm also feeds it. More than one-third of all the food produced by Common Roots Farm feeds local families facing food insecurity through its Food Shelf programs. Common Roots Farm also o ers food education, taste tests, and recipes at their Food Shelf locations. This summer, they plan to introduce Food Shelf participants to growing their own food by providing them with plants, instruction at the
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Common Roots new lead farmer Colin O'Brien flashing his infectious smile as he goes about his joyful labors of the day.
farm’s 40 raised beds, instructional videos, organic compost, and follow-up support to help them become self-su cient. Interns also learn how to maintain the farm and sustainably produce crops to educate the next generation of farmers that Common Roots Farms hopes will grow and secure the local and regional food supply. "Our aim is to do more than provide our friends with food. In teaching our neighbors everything from soil to consumption, they gain a greater sense of self-reliance overall. SHARING GOOD TIMES, GOOD FOOD Common Roots Farm does all that without school district or taxpayer dollars, though they hope that schools and municipalities will see the value in and prioritize their programming in the future. unding comes through donations, the Farmstand, the Farm to Fork Tuesdays and Flatbread Friday chefprepared meal programs, and events. Common Roots arms o er field trips, social events, and programs that pay homage to Abenaki culture. Their Historic Wheeler Homestead property can also be rented for catering events like weddings, family reunions, company retreats, and bat or bar mit vahs. Learn more about Commons Roots arms' o erings and armstand membership opportunities at www. commonroots.org.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT BY MARIE EDINGER
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n 2004, Erika Nestor’s life changed forever. Today, she’s using the incident all parents fear as the impetus to help others. Her daughter Zoe, just a baby at the time, nearly drowned in a backyard pond. The incident reduced oxygen to her brain for so long that although she survived, she was left severely disabled. She needed a wheelchair, a tracheotomy, and a feeding tube. Nestor says she likely wouldn’t have survived were it not for modern medicine.
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How a family used their tragedy to Help Others
The one-and-a-half-year-old and her family lived in a hospital in Vermont for two weeks, then were transferred to a facility in Boston for nearly a year. When they were able to return home, they knew they’d need help in their own community. IMPROVING ACCESS They turned to Howard Center, a communitybased mental health, substance use, and developmental services provider funded mostly
by the state of Vermont. It has served Vermont since 1865 and is the largest center in the state. When it first started, its mission was to help women and children after the Civil War and since then has grown and changed to meet community needs. Its substance use services have grown enormously in the past few years as the opioid epidemic rages on. But what led the Nestor family to Howard Center is its work providing support for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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“Everything that we needed for Zoe was provided for, except for making the house accessible for the wheelchair,” says Erika. “We had a house where the front door was three steps to get into the house. If you came in through the garage, there were steps to come in. There was really no easy access.” UNEXPECTED BARRIERS Erika explains that everyday things that people wouldn’t normally think of became enormous problems. For instance, there are bumps in the ooring between rooms that impede wheelchairs; bathrooms often don’t have space for a person in a wheelchair to comfortably turn around; showers with tubs have to be replaced. At first, Zoe was small enough so they could carry her, but of course, they knew that wouldn’t be the case forever. They started remodeling the house around 2006. They needed ramps, door frame adjustments, bathroom renovations, and so on. Once it was done, the quality of life for the family improved significantly. But it was expensive, something many families wouldn’t be able to a ord. Erika wanted to change that. At first, she hoped to be on the show Survivor so she could win enough money to start a nonprofit helping others pay for ADA-friendly home renovations needed for children with disabilities. But unfortunately, that didn’t work out. One day, she was running with a friend and brainstorming how to make their goals come to fruition, and the idea of a 5K came up. So, Erika reached out to Cathie Buscaglia, now Howard Center's director of innovation, and pitched the idea for a race. Cathie recognized
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the need and how this idea could benefit many Howard Center families. Zoe's Race was born. ZOE’S RACE The results have been incredible. The first race was in 2009. This year’s was supposed to be the 14th, but they had to pause during the pandemic, so it’ll be the 12th. “There was a focus right from the get-go that I wanted the day to be very happy and very upbeat,” says Erika. “The race has kind of a festival atmosphere to it. We have a band that plays, lots of food there. It’s a really happy day!” Today, Zoe is 19 years old, and the race has grown dramatically. So far, it’s raised $250,000 over 11 years. That money has been used to complete 32 projects for local families. Zoe’s Race starts with a children’s 1K fun run around the park. “The little kids are so fun to watch. Some of them are in strollers, some have walkers—but anyone can do the 1k. Mom or Dad can hold their hand.” Next, the longer races start. There’s a 5K walk/run for anyone who wants to participate. Recently, they also added a scenic 10K race along Lake Champlain. The 1K is free, and the other two include a sign-up fee. Howard Center combines the money earned from the participants with fundraising, donations, and sponsorships to help make homes accessible. “It’s been really rewarding,” says Erika. “The families that apply, most of them are Howard Center clients. The other interesting thing is, if they’re not Howard Center clients and they’re applying, they are likely eligible, and they just weren’t aware that Howard Center was available to them. So it’s been nice in that way, too, providing that connection for people in the community with Howard Center. And then, just improving the quality of life for these families—it’s huge.” Zoe’s Race is August 28 this year at Oakledge Park in Burlington.
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THE ESSEX EXPERIENCE
DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET JUNE 17, 8PM
DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET JUNE 18, 7:30PM
EAGLEMANIA: THE WORLD’S GREATEST EAGLES TRIBUTE
DUANE BETTS
AUGUST 5, 5:30PM
AUGUST 9, 7:30PM
VWW LUNAFEST
THE MOTH: STORYSLAM
AUGUST 6, 7PM
AUGUST 13, 5PM
DEAD SESSIONS
AMY HELM AND KAT WRIGHT
JUNE 19–SEPTEMBER 18, EVERY SUNDAY, 10AM
MAVERICK MARKET JUNE 22–AUGUST 24, EVERY WEDNESDAY, 5PM
BLACK FLANNEL BREWING
TRUCKS, TAPS & TUNES WITH TROY MILLETTE
JUNE 30, 6PM
JULY 27, 7PM
JUNE 25, 6:30PM
JITENSHA
PLANT & SIP
BADFISH: A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME
JULY 13, 7PM
JUNE 30, 6:30PM
PRINT & SIP
DUANE BETTS
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JULY 12, 7:30PM
THE MOTH: STORYSLAM JULY 16, 6:30PM
THE SWEET REMAINS JULY 30, 7:30PM
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JULY 14, 6PM
MADELEINE WITH JEFF ANDERSON JULY 21, 6PM
BLUES JAM
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BURLINGTON CITY ARTS AUGUST 12, 12:30PM
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
DANA AND SUSAN ROBINSON AUGUST 17, 12:30PM
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
HANA ZARA AUGUST 19, 7:30PM TWILIGHT SERIES
THE ALL NIGHT BOOGIE BAND AUGUST 20, 6:30PM TWILIGHT SERIES
THE HIGH BREAKS WITH TROY MILLETTE AUGUST 24, 12:30PM
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
YOUNG TRADITION FIDDLERS SHOWCASE DADDY LONGLEGS
AUGUST 26, 12:30PM
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
JUNE 3–SEPTEMBER 10 FRIDAYS, 4PM; SATURDAYS, 1PM
JULY 8, 7:30PM
SPLASH DANCE
THE JESSE TAYLOR BAND
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
TWILIGHT SERIES
JULY 9, 6:30PM
TWILIGHT SERIES
BEAR’S TAPESTRY
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JUNE 17, 12:30PM
JULY 13, 12:30PM
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
ALEX STEWART QUINTET JUNE 22, 12:30PM
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SCOTTISH FISH JUNE 24, 7:30PM TWILIGHT SERIES
HIGH SUMMER JUNE 25, 6:30PM TWILIGHT SERIES
URSA AND THE MAJOR KEY WITH HAZE & DACEY JUNE 29, 12:30PM
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PHIL HENRY TRIO JULY 1, 12:30PM
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DAVE KELLER
KOWAL FAMILY BAND JULY 20, 12:30PM
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JACOB GREEN JULY 22, 7:30PM TWILIGHT SERIES
KERUBO JULY 27, 12:30PM
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THE BURNING SUN JULY 29, 12:30PM
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FESTIVAL OF FOOLS AUGUST 5, 12:30PM
MOOSE CROSSING
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JULY 8, 12:30PM
AUGUST 10, 12:30PM
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AN AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES AT MIDDLEBURY NEW FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL Mahaney Arts Center at Middlebury College Middlebury, VT AUGUST 2, 7:30PM
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES AT HASKELL OPERA HOUSE Haskell Opera House Derby Line, VT JULY 1, 7:30PM
JULY 4, 7:30PM
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Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT
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JULY 8, 7:30PM
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Pittsford Village, Pittsford, VT
JULY 3, 7:30PM
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JULY 9, 7:30PM
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JULY 25
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JULY 26
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JULY 28
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NORAH JONES, SASHA DOBSON SHELBURNE MUSEUM
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RUN WITH THE BULLS AUGUST 5–AUGUST 7
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CHURCH STREEET MARKETPLACE SIDEWALK SALE SEPTEMBER 18
PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
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