Phoenix 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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Burlington’s Higher Ground: 25 Years of Sound, Art and Ink on Paper
For 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
Champlain Ferry ‘Adirondack’ Sinking Plan Stopped by Opposition
Citing 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