Daily Archives: August 16, 2012
Vermont Youth Philharmonia kicks off concert season
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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The Vermont Youth Philharmonia (VYP), led by interim conductor Yutaka Kono, kicks off the VYOA concert season a bit early as they present their fall concert on Monday, Aug. 27 at 7 pm at the Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael’s College. Tickets to the concert will be available at the door on the night… Read More
Local musician offers classes
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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Sunshine Music class, taught by musician and long time Shelburne local Lila Webb, will be held at All Souls Interfaith Gathering in Shelburne this September. Sunshine Music is geared toward children from infancy to preschool age accompanied by their caregiver or parent. Spanning many genres of music, the Sunshine Music curriculum contains well-known country, blues, rockabilly,… Read More
Vermont band to play at Shelburne Farms Aug. 22
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment |
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The second of the “Wednesday at the Farm with music and good food” events will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 22 beginning at 5:30 pm. Shelburne Farms is hosting these family-fun community gatherings to continue the neighborly sociability that has been a tradition during the summer concert series sponsored by Shelburne Parks & Recreation. Music… Read More
Local artist receives Vermont Arts Council grant
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle |
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Casey Blanchard of Shelburne received the Artist Development grant from the Vermont Arts Council. Marketing oneself as an artist while still maintaining the time and presence of mind required to continue producing art is a life-long struggle most artists face. The money from this competitive grant will help Casey build her business resources and promote… Read More
Shelburne swimmers win state championships
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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By Paul Fitzgerald Pierce Farrington of Shelburne set a state record in the 50-yard butterfly and won a total of four individual events and a relay to help the Burlington Country Club Swim Team finish third at the state meet on Aug. 4 and 5. Nearly 1,000 swimmers from more than 22 teams across Vermont meet… Read More
Ice hockey is for girls
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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By Scott Bushweller Having the World Women’s Hockey Championships at the University of Vermont’s Gutterson Field House and Cairns Arena this past winter was so exciting. Fans could feel the energy in the air and the excitement in the stands. It brought back wonderful childhood memories when my family and friends would be cheering for… Read More
Keegan Bradley hosts Vermont Disaster Relief fundraiser Aug. 27
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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Vermont native Keegan Bradley, the 2011 PGA Championship winner and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, returns to his roots for a tournament to benefit the Vermont Disaster Relief Fund on Aug. 27. The event is being staged at The Woodstock Inn & Resort, the course where Bradley first played golf as a child. “Our… Read More
Red hot Flo Meiler
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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Flo Meiler competed in the USA Masters Outdoor Track and Field Championships held Aug. 2-5 at Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. near Chicago. Temperatures were in the 90-95 degree range but over 100 degrees on the track. In spite of the heat, Meiler competed in 12 events over four days and won 12 medals. She… Read More
Local swimmers set state record in freestyle relay
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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At the Vermont State Swim Championship on Aug. 4 and 5 in White River Junction, David and Jared Keyes of Charlotte made up half of a winning four-person relay team that set a new Vermont State record for the men’s 19 and under 200-yard freestyle relay. Swimming in the very last event, the win also… Read More
Vermont Sports Hall of Fame inductees finalized
| August 16, 2012 | Filled under Sports |
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The Vermont Sports Hall of Fame (VtSHF)will soon unveil its inaugural class for induction, according to Dave Hakins, chairman of the VtSHF Board of Directors. “Inductees are being honored for their significant contributions to the legacy of Vermont sports,” said Hakins. The public nomination phase has concluded and the VtSHF’s sports committees are preparing their… Read More
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