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Burlington

An Evening With Bernie’s Mitten Maker

April 29, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Bernie's Mitten MakerPhoenix Books in Burlington, Vermont, will host Jen Ellis to celebrate the release of her new book, Bernie’s Mitten Maker (Green Writers Press, 2023), the story behind Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders’ infamous inaugural mittens, on Tuesday, May 2nd.

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Filed Under: Arts, Events Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, Burlington, Fiber Arts - Textiles

Burlington’s Higher Ground: 25 Years of Sound, Art and Ink on Paper

March 23, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

EchoFor the past 25 years, beloved Burlington, Vermont music venue, Higher Ground, the acclaimed design firm Solidarity of Unbridled Labour (formerly JDK Design), and Iskra Print Collective have had a unique partnership. The design firm has created hundreds of silkscreen posters for shows at the venue, posters that aren’t available for purchase and evoke the spirit of each band. [Read more…] about Burlington’s Higher Ground: 25 Years of Sound, Art and Ink on Paper

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts Tagged With: Art History, Burlington, Music, Performing Arts, printmaking, Vermont

Champlain Ferry ‘Adirondack’ Sinking Plan Stopped by Opposition

May 14, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Adirondack courtesy Lake Champlain CommitteeCiting opposition from environmental groups and the public, Lake Champlain Transportation Company and Vermont Division for Historic Preservation have announced the withdrawal of its application for a permit to sink the Adirondack, a retired ferry, in Lake Champlain. Instead of being abandoned underwater to create artificial interest for scuba divers, the vessel will be scrapped. [Read more…] about Champlain Ferry ‘Adirondack’ Sinking Plan Stopped by Opposition

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Park, Burlington, Diving, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Committee, Maritime History, Vermont

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