Daily Archives: November 29, 2012

A small bevy of Shelburne’s Wind Ridge Books’ 2012 authors will join the Flying Pig Bookstore’s almost annual panel tribute to local talent Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 pm. On the panel will be Peter A. Gilbert, VPR commentator, Executive Director of the Vermont Humanities Council and author of “I Was Thinking…Travels in the World… Read More

In the late 19th century, many Eastern European Jews sought freedom from repression in North America.  Some came from neighboring rural villages in Lithuania to Burlington, a busy lumber port amid countryside that reminded them of home. “Little Jerusalem,” Vermont Public Television’s newest documentary about the state’s history, will premiere Thursday, Dec. 6, at 8… Read More

Furchgott Sourdiffe Gallery hosts its annual group exhibit for the holidays. The exhibit titled, “This Place of Vision: 21st Annual Winter Group Exhibit” will be on display Dec. 1-Jan. 31. The featured artist will be sculptor Kerry O. Furlani. The other artists in the exhibit will include Elizabeth Allen, Elizabeth Billings, Matt Brown, Kevin Fahey,… Read More

The Luxton-Jones Gallery will host an exciting new art exhibition and sale titled “Celebrate the Holidays” that will open on Saturday, Dec. 1 with a reception and celebration from 2-7 pm.  Exhibiting artists will be present, refreshments will be served, and the public is warmly invited. The “Celebrate the Holidays” exhibit, which will be on display… Read More

For three days Baked Beads will host a fashion accessory clearance at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. Customers will save over 50 percent off retail on dozens of new jewelry styles on Thursday, Nov. 29 and Friday, Nov. 30 from 10 am-8 pm and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 am-5 pm. Scarves, jelly… Read More

Step away from your holiday-promo-filled inbox, tune out the banter of commercial noise and bring a touch of magic and warmth to your family’s holiday experience this year. At the Lake Champlain Waldorf School, you will find a two-day, European-style fair and magical family event that truly finds the heart of the holiday season –… Read More

The Great Diaper Drive organized by Jason Fitzgerald, an exercise physiologist and clinical coordinator at Dee Physical Therapy, poses with Governor Peter Shumlin, at right, who congratulates him on his efforts to collect more than 20,000 diapers to benefit the Committee On Temporary Shelter (COTS) for families for one year. Cash or diaper donations are… Read More

It is a quintessential New England event: the Christmas bazaar. Shelburne’s own will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Methodist Church on the corner of Rt. 7 and Church Street. Local crafters have rented tables to display their wares: jewelry, note cards, candles, and other holiday items will be for sale. There also is… Read More

This year, Lund is expanding its holiday giving program. “Our families are in need of essential items throughout the year, not just around the holidays. This year, we are hoping to receive enough items so that our families have gifts to open during the holidays, but also so that we can continue to support them… Read More

The 19th Annual Winooski Scholarship Train show will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Winooski Educational Center from 10 am to 3 pm. The show will feature operating layouts in a variety of gauges including Lego® trains, books, videos, railroadiana, toy train dealers, a food concession, and displays. This annual event raises money for… Read More