Daily Archives: January 30, 2013

Music pops at Saint Michael’s College

The Burlington Civic Symphony (BCSO) is to present “A Night at the Pops.”Music Director Daniel Bruce will lead the BCSO in a program of light classical and pops favorites. The performance will take place at the Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 pm. Tickets are available… Read More

CVU students perform “The Miracle Worker” this spring

“The Miracle Worker,” the touching story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan performed by the Champlain Valley Union (CVU) High School Theatre Program opens in 43 days. Shelburne resident Bridgett Kerr will play Aunt Ev, Captain Keller’s well-off busy-body aunt between 50 and 60 years old. Performances will take place Friday and Saturday,… Read More

Join Bernie and Jane Sanders for free local fete

Fend off the winter blues on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7:30-11 pm at the Memorial Auditorium Annex in Burlington for a Cabin Fever Winter Dance! The dance will feature music by disc jockey Joel Najman and free, light refreshments. A cash bar will accompany the event which is open to all. For more information or… Read More

Vermont winemakers host annual wine and chocolate weekend Feb. 9-10

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Vermont winemakers are hosting a statewide Wine and Chocolate Weekend Feb. 9 and 10 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Fourteen wineries around Vermont have paired at least one of their wines with a local chocolate confection or other Vermont dessert product. Many have partnered with Vermont chocolate makers to put a local twist on the classic… Read More

Dance and dine at the Symphony Ball Feb. 2

This past mid-winter gala tempted couples to waltz the night away.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the Champlain Valley Friends of the VSO will host the annual winter gala, Symphony Ball.  This year’s honorary co-chairs are Mayor and Mrs. Miro Weinberger and UVM President and Mrs. Tom Sullivan. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 in the Grand Maple Ballroom of the Dudley Davis… Read More

Christy Mitchell exhibit at Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace in February

Vintage Inspired Lifestyle Marketplace on Flynn Avenue in Burlington is pleased to announce an exhibition of mixed media work from Vermont artist Christy Mitchell entitled “Source and Alter,” Feb. 1-26. There will be an opening reception on First Friday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 8 pm. Exploring creative re-use as an art form; Mitchell utilizes… Read More

CSB hosts girls hockey jamboree Feb. 2

As girls hockey numbers in Vermont have dwindled, and high school ice hockey programs are forced to combine teams due to low numbers, the Chittenden South Burlington (CSB) Hockey Association is working to create renewed interest in the sport.   To encourage young girls to play hockey CSB is hosting an U8 and U10 hockey… Read More

Trombley triumphs

Green Mountain Gymnastics Level V Boys Team from L-R: Luke Fitzgerald, Kai Bataille, Liam Quinlan, Max Heide, Evan Trombley, and coach Stefan Hruska.

Shelburne resident, Evan Trombley, age 12, rose above his peers to win the all-around competition, floor and pommel horse for level V boys at the winter invitational gymnastics meet, held at Brentwood Commons in Exeter, N.H on Jan. 12-13.  More than a dozen boys teams and more than 100 boys from Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts,… Read More

Redhawks Recap

Although surrounded by Burlington defenders, CVU junior Emily Kinneston manages to get off a shot during the Redhawks 49-47 win last Tuesday. Photo by vtsportsimages.com

By Sheri Duff Girls basketball extends unbeaten streak Champlain Valley Union defeated Essex 45-37 in girls basketball action Tuesday, Jan. 29 to remain perfect. Emily Kinneston tallied 23 points, had nine rebounds, and seven steals for the perfect Redhawks. Kaelyn Kohlasch contributed 11 points. Last Friday the Redhawks defeated North Country 63-22. Sadie Otley led… Read More

Covering the Field – Alex Krupp

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Alex Krupp is a spark. Actually Champlain Valley Union (CVU) head girls basketball coach Ute Otley calls Alex the team’s energizer or spark. “Alex’s speed and defensive intensity usually cranks up the level of her play and that of her teammates, and she is a crowd favorite. That is partly because Alex is tiny at… Read More

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