Monthly Archives: July 2012

Local, fresh, original: the Windjammer has it all

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By Lettie Stratton Each time I attend a concert at Higher Ground, which seems to be quite often these days, I drive past the Windjammer and make a mental note to stop there for a nice dinner. I finally had my chance last Saturday night as my friend Justin and I made our way down… Read More

Night life in Shelburne

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It’s summertime in Vermont. That means more daylight hours and therefore more night life as well. From the Shelburne Vineyards’ wine tasting to the summer concert series at Shelburne Farms, there’s plenty to see and do in the area before the days get shorter and colder. “Sunsets” at the Shelburne Museum is not about the… Read More

A mechanical affair

Steampunk artists turn fantasy into reality by forging a lifestyle that encompasses fashion, technology, and household furnishings including “Cochran, The Dream,” above.

Participants will be transported into the culture of steampunk during an evening of fantasy. Read More

Burlington Ensemble to hold evening concerts in Shelburne

Burlington Ensemble performs throughout Shelburne 
July 22-28, with proceeds to benefit local non-profits. 
See www.burlingtonensemble.com

Music with a social mission Burlington Ensemble (BE) will perform in some of Vermont’s most glorious settings including those close to home at the Shelburne Farms, All Souls Interfaith Gathering (ASIG), and the Shelburne Vineyard July 22 through July 28. Attendees of the concerts are asked to consider enjoying a picnic outdoors (or dine indoors)… Read More

17th Annual Shelburne Summer Concert Series 

The annual Shelburne Summer Concert Series hosted by Shelburne Farms at the Farm Barn takes place on Wednesday evenings. Set up a lawn chair or blanket, bring a picnic dinner, and enjoy and an evening with the entire family! Gates will open at 5:30 pm. In case of wet weather, join us at the Town Center… Read More

Shelburne Vineyards

Help Shelburne Vineyard celebrate the limited release of their 2010 Marquette Reserve from 6-8 pm on Friday, July 20 at the Shelburne Vineyard Tasting Room. Local cheese and bread along with other wines will also be available for tasting. Shelburne Vineyard also offers First Thursdays, a free live outdoor music concert series on the first… Read More

Enforcement of and amendments to zoning bylaws discussed by Selectboard

Selectboard meeting July 10 by Margo Callaghan The subject of enforcement of zoning bylaws came up on two occasions during the Selectboard meeting on July 10. The first time was during the Citizen Participation portion to the agenda, when an audience member raised concern over Route 7 Discount Beverage’s lack of compliance with the Town’s… Read More

Summer concert series continues in Shelburne

Danny Quinn performs at the first summer concert series at Shelburne Farms on July 11.

By Rachel Dunphy On Wednesday, July 11, the Shelburne Parks and Recreation Department officially kicked off its 17th annual summer concert series at Shelburne Farms with a performance by Danny Quinn, an Irish and American folk singer from Connecticut. For the series kick off, the event was extremely well attended. While the first concert traditionally… Read More

Outstanding Teen makes appearance at Jazzercize Camp

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Miss Outstanding Teen Vermont, Caroline Jones of Shelburne, poses with campers and Jazzercize owners Kit Sayers, in dark t-shirt, and Tami-Jo Dickinson, far left, at an appearance at Jazz Kids Camp at South Burlington High School on Saturday, July 14. Read More

Bat in Shelburne tests positive for rabies

According to Town Health Officer Bob Lake, he was notified by the State Dept. of Health on Monday that a dead bat found in the Davis Park area of Shelburne last weekend has tested positive for rabies. Lake is reminding residents that if a person comes in direct contact with a dead bat, the state… Read More

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