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FOOD & DRINK
New food options to open in West Lebanon
Three new dining options will open in Powerhouse Plaza along Route 12A before the end of the year, according to Powerhouse Plaza leasing agent Josh Durell. According to the Valley News, a “dual concept” Cold Stone Creamery and Planet Smoothie, as well as new local restaurant Happy Dumpling, will open in the West Lebanon plaza between late summer and early fall.
Large sculpture, large prize: Vermont craftsperson receives $100,000 to support her work
Vermont stonemason Thea Alvin creates large-scale sculptures. Now she’s receiving large-scale money to keep doing just that. Alvin is one of five craftspeople announced May 22 as recipients of the Maxwell/Hanrahan Awards in Craft. The prize carries with it $100,000 in unrestricted funding for each of the honorees. Alvin specializes in arch construction and...
New study suggests pay equity, antiracism improves well-being for Black artists in Vermont
Black artists care for their communities through their art, but the artists themselves need care, too. That’s one of the main takeaways of a new study called “How Are We Doing?” released by the Charlotte nonprofit Clemmons Family Farm. Art and artists can “serve as a powerful...
National Life Group Do Good Fest® opens voting for Beats for Good high school musician contest
VermontBiz Voting is now open through June 2 for Beats for Good, a contest for Vermont high school musicians to win the opportunity to open the National Life Group Do Good Fest® on July 13 featuring Fitz and the Tantrums, Rachel Platten, Dishwalla, and Couch. The winner will also...
Green Key Unlocked: Deep Dive into Programming Board Budget
For some students, the leadup to the Green Key concert poses many questions — from what to wear to which artists will perform. But a question that can often be overlooked is the planning and budgeting required for such an event. With a 2023-2024 budget of $394,000, what role does Programming Board play in organizing the College’s largest concert event?
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