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North Country Public Radio
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Queen City preps to put on Vermont's biggest New Year's party
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Burlington Country Club sled hill draws crowds on winter break
North Country Public Radio
Renowned guitarist Jake Eddy to teach and perform in Saranac Lake
A nationally renowned bluegrass guitarist is performing in Saranac Lake on Monday, Jan. 19. Jake Eddy is known for his guitar-picking skills, which he has been honing since he was a teenager. Eddy lives in West Virginia and has performed at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville four times.
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Retired UVM professor turns condo into multistudio music haven
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Amos & Julia Ward Theatre in Jay still under construction
JAY | The Jay Entertainment & Music Society (JEMS) is making headway on the renovations to the Amos & Julia Ward Theatre on Parkside Drive. JEMS closed the theater to the public on Oct. 1 after several leaks were found in the lobby flooring. The not-for-profit organization that strives to connect the local and visiting communities through the arts is replacing the flooring and reworking the heating.
Broadway World
Vermont Repertory Theatre to Bring Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA to Burlington's Black Box Theatre
Vermont Repertory Theatre will present a bold and traditional staging of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya this winter, with the production running February 28 through March 7, 2026 at the Black Box Theatre at Main Street Landing in Burlington. Directed by Michael Fidler-acclaimed for last season's Sweeney Todd and The Miser-the...
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New Year’s Day skiers help fuel Vermont’s billion-dollar winter industry
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Pioneer Lakeshore Cafe reopens with new updates to beverages and coolers
COLCHESTER — After a several-week hiatus, Pioneer Lakeshore Cafe reopened for the new year with new beverage coolers and drinks on tap. The local eatery, which has been on West Lakeshore Drive since 2021, is run by Jean-Luc and Lindsay Matecat, who respectively manage the kitchen and dining room. After first running the business as a food truck, they converted it into a restaurant to serve the Colchester community.
The Burlington Free Press
26 Vermont concerts for 2026, from Cake to Ghostface Killah
We’re heading into the heart of winter, when thoughts of warmer seasons can bring some solace as we shiver in darkness. You might even — hard as it is to imagine right now — start dreaming of concerts held in balmy air under cloudless skies. Of course, that’s several months away. We also need brilliant indoor shows in the first few months of 2026 to bridge the gap to those summertime moments. A night of getting lost in sound can do wonders for one’s winter blues. We’ve pulled 26 concerts covering rock, pop, hip hop, country, Americana and jazz to look forward to in 2026. The beauty of this list is it will almost immediately become insufficient, as more cool concerts fill local venues’ schedules in the coming weeks. Neko Case 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11, Americana and indie-rock titan and Vermont resident Neko Case joins Des Demonas for a show presented by Higher Ground at the Flynn, Burlington. $50-$71. highergroundmusic.com or flynnvt.org Dan Tyminski 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, Vermont native and former Allison Krauss band member Dan Tyminski plays a solo bluegrass show at Zenbarn, Waterbury Center. $40-$75. zenbarnvt.com Ghostface Killah 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, rap veteran
Colchester Sun
Essex High School dancers take stage in The Nutcracker
BURLINGTON — Every December, the Vermont Ballet Theater School puts on four shows of The Nutcracker. Dancers spend months rehearsing and preparing for the exciting weekend. The majority of the lead roles in the show are performed by members of the VBT Company made up of the school’s highest-level dancers. This year, the shows took place Dec. 20 and 21, at The Flynn Theater in Burlington.
unearththevoyage.com
This Wilmington Steakhouse Feels Like a Classic East Coast Dining Experience
Craving that timeless East Coast steakhouse vibe without the fuss or pretense? Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Wilmington delivers the rich, clubby energy you want, with polished service, live music, and a menu that respects tradition. From martinis that arrive frosty and perfect to steaks cooked with confident precision, every detail feels dialed in. Step inside and you will immediately sense you are in good hands.
miltonindependent.com
What to eat in Milton: Four local favorites, one delicious tour of town
MILTON — From a cozy café tucked inside Arrowhead Lodge to a takeout kitchen drawing customers from across state lines, Milton’s food scene is proving that great meals don’t require leaving town. To sample what locals are lining up for, the Independent visited four popular eateries...
essexonlakechamplain.com
Stand Up Comedy Warms up The Mill This Winter
The Mill in Westport, NY, will continue to program touring stand-up comics throughout the winter. The Mill’s creative director Taylor Haskins says, “We recognized that there was no space within an hour’s drive that presented professional comedians. Our first two shows, Sam Tallent & Casey Balsham, were sold out. The audience had traveled from all over the region. As they say, build it, and they will come!”
sevendaysvt.com
Un-Thor-gettable: a Posthumous Show by Matthew Thorsen
In Kelly Link’s short story “Stone Animals,” a couple moves into a haunted house. There are no ghosts or apparitions and nothing malevolent in the house itself. They just know, with certainty, that some of their objects — a mug, a garden sculpture, the cat — are now haunted.
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"Carnival: A Community Canvas" coming to Adirondack Artists Guild
SARANAC LAKE | In February, the Adirondack Artists Guild will feature a members’ group show in honor of Winter Carnival. Saranac Lake residents know that Winter Carnival is more than an ice palace or an annual parade—or even just a reason to get outside during what is often the coldest week of the year. It is a long-standing tradition integral to the town’s identity, one that knits the community together and celebrates the creativity, camaraderie and fortitude of those who call Saranac Lake their home.
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Green Mountain Mahler Festival brings romantic works to a local audience for charitable causes
COLCHESTER — Ring in the new year with a full rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Elley-Long Music Center. Two performances, played by Green Mountain Mahler Festival musicians, will be played at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity and tickets – $30 per adult, $25 per senior and $20 per child or student – are available at vtmahler.org.