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Arts

Quilts by Vera Rink Harrington on display at the Crowell Gallery

Wednesday, December 4, 2013 — Issue 232

NEWFANE — Crowell Art Gallery features handmade quilts by longtime Newfane resident Vera Rink Harrington throughout December.

The exhibit opens on Saturday, Dec. 7, with an 11 a.m. reception celebrating the 102-year-old quilter and her works, which have been sold worldwide. Displayed at the Gallery are the last 12 of her hand-pieced and hand-stitched quilts.

The exhibit also includes a quilt by Kelby Doyle, 14.

Crowell Art Gallery, at Moore Free Library, 23 West St., is open Tuesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free.

Arts

Secrets and motives, tensions and suspicions

By
Annie Landenberger

WILLIAMSVILLE-The Rock River Players (RRP) seem to be making a name as producers of new...

‘One of the things that makes jazz really special is connectivity’

By
Eugene Uman

BRATTLEBORO-The Emerging Artist Festival (EAF) is one of the cornerstones of the Vermont Jazz Center's...

Tasha Tudor Society wins publication award

MARLBORO-The journal of the nonprofit Tasha Tudor Society won first place in the Newsletters &

Documentary focuses on anti-trans legal battles

BRATTLEBORO-The Vermont premiere of a new documentary, Heightened Scrutiny, will be held Saturday, Nov. 1,

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Brattleboro announces fall water main flushing schedule

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 — Issue 324

Brattleboro Utilities Division crews will start fall flushing of the town water mains on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 p.m. and continue through Saturday, Oct. 10. Some daytime flushing will continue throughout the weeks of Oct. 12 and 19. Water main flushing will occur night and day. Customers are asked to check the flushing schedule closely, as flushing causes water discoloration, low water pressure, and, in some areas, periods of no water. Night flushing will take place from 10 p.m.

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Voices

Slow living, in practice

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 — Issue 254

Spring has been slow to start this year. The name “spring” suggests quick movement - a springing into action. But this year, it hasn't been following its own prompt. On the other hand, my personal prompt seems to be “slow,” and I'm following it exactly. “Slow” is the way I feel most comfortable, and that's a nice way to feel, even in this quickening season. “Slow” seems like more of a winter word, but I'm not in a big rush...

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Arts

Vermont comedians return to Next Stage

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 — Issue 834

PUTNEY-Next Stage Arts presents the return of "Vermont Comedy All Stars Live Stand-up Comedy Showcase" Friday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill. Hosted and produced by Gordon Clark and the nonprofit Vermont Comedy All Stars, the evening features a lineup of comedians from across New England, "each bringing a unique style and a sharp sense of humor to the stage," wrote organizers in a news release. Featured performers include: • Tim Lovett: Appearing on...

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