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44 WOULD YOU LIKE TO FLY (IN A BATTERY-POWERED PLANE)?
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52 CAMPING IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY From rustic to resort. BY CASSIE HORNER
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26 PETS & PEOPLE News, products, and furry facts.
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28 ART SCENE Coulda, woulda, shoulda, can! BY KRISTIE L. SMITH NIKITIN
34 WHAT'S COOKING Summer grilling with vegetables.
38 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Discover summer sailing adventures. BY BART BEESON
68 THE POWER OF 3 A trio of nonprofits powers up mind, body, and soul. BY JAY MURRAY
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happy summer Funny how a little thing like just closing your eyes and taking in the sunshine can make you so relaxed and content. And this summer, relaxation and contentment are much needed. As pandemic restrictions ease and we are free to get out more, our summer issue is packed with things to do, see, learn about, and enjoy. So grab the issue and a cold beverage, retire to your outside oasis, and enjoy! We have discovered and want to introduce you to Beta Technologies at the Burlington Airport. They have graced our cover and shared their story of how this little company in Vermont is leading the way in aerospace technologies. Let’s go camping! Yes, camping! There are plenty of fantastic family camping areas right here in the Burlington area, and we’ve got the lowdown on several for you. So grab your gear and get going! We check in on the Lake Champlain Sailing Center and the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Both are an absolute must! e spotlig t t ree nonprofits , ittle ellas, and t e isco er a esti al es, t e a est is ack Have fun, enjoy the summer, put on plenty of sunscreen, and we’ll see you outside!
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ake Champlain Maritime Museum will open for the 2021 season for free for all visitors. The museum will be open seven days a week, 10am to 4pm, for all outdoor museum experiences from May 22 to October 17. ast arc , t e museum made t e di cult decision to remain closed for the 2020 season. Amid the unprecedented challenges caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the museum found new ways to stay connected with enthusiastic audiences of all ages and continued to share important stories of history and ecology.
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The 2021 season will invest in these successes, increase access for all to the region’s history and environment, and further the museum’s commitment to building a healthier and stronger community. WHAT IS PAST IS PRESENT Since 1985, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has been telling the stories of the Champlain Valley, allowing visitors to look to the past and see what is possible for the future. By removing barriers to access, the museum hopes to ensure this history, the lake, and the museum are available to all residents and visitors to the region.
FREE FOR ALL To that end, the museum will charge zero admission fees in 2021. Additionally, the museum introduced a new pay-what-you-can tuition model for all summer camps and teen expeditions to make sure that all children have equal access to a great summer on Lake Champlain. isitors ill find ne e i its, sel guided tours, group rowing lessons, and more. Indoor galleries and exhibits will remain closed temporarily. Prohibition in the Champlain Valley is a new exhibit that explores the complex relationship between government and individuals and changing attitudes over time. The new display Lake Health vs. Lake Threats examines the natural and human-made threats to the lake and how to keep our watershed healthy.
Visitors explore the outside exhibits, artifacts, and the replica gunboat Philadelphia II on display at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum during a special outdoor event.
The replica canal schooner Lois McClure is docked at the museum and open for visitors every Thursday through Saturday, conditions permitting. The replica Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia II is on display on the museum’s green. LEARN TO ROW The museum is introducing custom small group rowing tours and lessons for youth and adults this summer, led by experienced open ater ro ing sta and using t e eet o traditional wooden rowing gig To book a tour
or lesson, visit www.lcmm.org/group-rowing. There’s no better way to learn about the region s most significant od o ater and connect with all of its related history, ecology, and archaeology than with a visit to Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
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FAT CAT? Indoor cats live longer and generally healthier lives, but a lack of outdoor activity may make them heavier than their ideal weight. Research suggests that feeding overweight cats smaller meals more often during the day could increase physical activity and decrease weight. In addition, meals with a little water added seemed to raise activity levels in lean cats. Researchers also discovered that cats were more active before meals, especially those fed four times daily or fed a random number of times per day. If your feline is packing on the pounds, ask your vet if these tactics might be worth trying.
THE BIGGEST BEST FRIENDS Research published in Frontiers in Public Health showed that the effects of vibrations produced by horses during riding lead to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which may improve learning in children. Professor Mitsuaki Ohta of the Tokyo University of Agriculture noted that earlier studies demonstrated the physical and mental health benefits of horseback riding, but little research has looked at the cognitive effects of riding on children. Professor Ohta and his team studied how horseback riding affected the cognitive performance of younger riders, who were given simple tests to complete before and after riding; simultaneously, children’s heart rates were measured in response to the horses’ movements. The results showed that riding on some horses greatly improved children’s abilities to perform behavioral tasks, but the effect was smaller when children were asked to solve math problems. This might be because of the simplicity of the math test, as increases in heart rate were linked only to the behavioral test, according to Professor Ohta. The results indicate that riding horses might benefit children’s cognitive skills and improve learning, memory, and problem solving. 26 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
TLC FOR AGING PETS In addition to frailty and weakness, our geriatric pets can develop many of the illnesses that older humans face, including cancer, heart disease, joint or bone disease, diabetes, and even senility. Just as human elders are considering “aging in place” by adding features to their homes that ensure their safety and comfort, aging pets require the same consideration. While their owners think about adding grab bars in showers and stair lifts to reach the bedrooms on the second floor, pets may need movable stairs to reach their best friend’s bed or their own favorite couch or chair. Aging cats may need a litterbox that’s easier for them to get into. In addition to pads for incontinence, older dogs who have arthritis, dysplasia, or other mobility problems may benefit from front or rear support harnesses that help them on their daily walks. To learn more about caring for your aging animal companions, visit www.avma.org, the website of the American Veterinary Medical Association. If your best friend is a senior feline, visit Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine at www.vet.cornell.edu. The Cornell Feline Health Center offers lots of useful information on its web page titled “The Special Needs of the Senior Cat.”
IN CASE OF A PET EMERGENCY... HOT-WEATHER TIP If you use KONGS for your dog, try keeping some sliced bananas in the freezer. When you need a treat in a hurry, pop a banana slice or two into your best friend’s favorite treat toy. For more ideas, check out Real Food for Dogs: 50 Vet-Approved Recipes to Please the Canine Gastronome by Arden Moore.
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ART SCENE BY KRISTIE L. SMITH NIKITIN PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEGAN STEARNS BALLET PHOTOS BY LUKE AWTRY PHOTOGRAPHY
COULDA, WOULDA, SHOULDA,
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nce upon a time, two little girls took dance lessons. Megan Stearns liked creative movement class when she was six. June Buechner Carney enjoyed ballet class in elementary school. Both women were enlivened by rhythmic activity and began years of formal training. In June of 2019 they opened Lines Vermont Studio. Their dream was to host a space where all skill levels could study side by side and have fun. Lines welcomes adults, encourages all to participate at the highest levels of the occupation, and provides tutelage by leading professionals in their respecti e fields “[It’s] like a gym for dancers,” says June. “With a wide variety of classes from ballet to burlesque taking place throughout the day, students can drop in on a session—like at a health club. The structure allows parents to pop in after a long day and accepts lastminute bookings because . . . life happens. In addition to o ering classes or adults at all 28 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
le els, ines o ers supplemental training opportunities for younger dancers enrolled elsewhere. There’s a boutique that specializes in apparel, shoes, and accessories for clients at every level. Lines for the Body, established in 2008, was the prequel to the Lines Vermont Studio and Store.
OUTSIDE THE BOX STEP The market for traditional instruction was somewhat saturated in the Burlington area. Thinking outside the box step, Megan and June anted to o er an e perience e ond tutus and recitals. June says, “We want to give the opportunity of dance to those who grew up wishing
Above and left: American Ballet Theater principal dancer Devon Teuscher teaches a ballet master class to adults and teens at Lines. Opposite: Lines teacher Don Obviar teaches a Contemporary class.
they could have, and never did, or those who danced in the past and miss it, or those who currently dance and want to stay in shape being a teacher or current professional.” ccording to egan, ines is t e first drop in dance studio in Vermont designed primarily for adults. We wanted to create a space where adults could feel comfortable—even as total beginners—with a model that accommodates their busy, unpredictable schedules.” FOSTERING INCLUSIVITY Historically, ballet has been rife with racial discrimination and other obstacles that keep gifted dancers from pursuing their dreams. “We wanted to acknowledge and rectify the racial inequities that dancers of color have faced in the professional dance world.” Working with a consultant, Megan and June streamlined ideas and clarified goals to elp remo e arriers faced by BIPOC dancers in ballet. With this in mind, Megan and June forged the Diversity in Dance Scholarship Fund to help level the stage for those who identify as BIPOC. The fund o ers lack and ndigenous people o color access to training, audition resources, and men toring at no cost. Many other Vermont busi nesses and organizations have stepped up too. Since its inception in 2020, there has been one Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 29
Above: The Lines Store carries the major brand names in dance apparel, footwear, and accessories. Right: An observation area from which to watch classes taking place in the studio.
sc olars ip recipient o ill use t e financial award for private coaching at Lines, attending classes at Lines, and having an audition video made by Lines. (Her parents are paying for her to attend a prestigious summer program.) BRINGING THE FOOTLIGHTS HOME The Diversity in Dance Scholarship Fund isn t t e onl a ines is di erent ines o ers clinics taug t nota les in dance from outside the state. The performing arts community in Vermont can feel very isolated. To bring the footlights a little closer to home, they created the Master Class Series. These seminars “give Vermont dancers access to some of the best dancers and teachers in the world, outside of Vermont,” says Megan. “Before the pandemic, we brought in teachers almost monthly in ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern, and other dance forms.” The COVID-19 pandemic has stunted the series and made o ering t ese opportunities a lot 30 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
Photo: Susan Teare
more challenging. “We’re hoping that will change over the summer,” Megan says. aster lasses eren t t e onl sacrifice o t e pandemic at ines e studio closed or two months during 2020 but Megan and June ere a le to mo e man o t e groups to an online ormat, orking onl or donations They invested in the technology necessary to provide quality online options. Megan says, ortunatel , our onder ul clients stuck it us ines reopened in une o it strict sa et guidelines, and it as remained sa e it no kno n transmission o t e irus ter eing deluged it a pandemic in ear num er t o o operation, ines is still poised to do well. Their adult classes, coupled with the BIPOC scholarship and Master Class Series, simultaneousl gro t e cra t and encourage a ollo ing or generations to come
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Summertime heat means it’s time to get out of the kitchen and fire up the grill. But it doesn’t have to mean meat. Good seasonings combined with the heat of the grill create some flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dishes that can take center plate all on their own. These scrumptious and easy recipes make a perfect backyard meal, complete with two beverage suggestions. 34 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
Grilled Watermelon Salad INGREDIENTS
K (5-pound) seedless watermelon N cup balsamic vinegar Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 cups fresh baby arugula, washed and dried 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled Fresh cracked black pepper Slice the watermelon into K-inch-thick slices. Pour the vinegar into a small saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce to a thick syrup consistency. Set aside. Drizzle just enough olive oil over watermelon slices to thinly coat and place on hot grill. Grill each side about 2 minutes until grill marks appear; transfer to a plate and season with salt. Put about N cup of baby arugula on a plate, followed by a grilled slice of watermelon and top with a tablespoon of crumbled cheese and a light drizzle of balsamic syrup. Dust with black pepper.
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Three Flavored Butters INGREDIENTS
8 ears yellow corn Vegetable oil cooking spray K tsp salt CHILI BUTTER INGREDIENTS
N cup butter, softened N tsp hot sauce N tsp ground cumin N tsp sweet paprika N tsp garlic powder N tsp onion powder V tsp chili powder V tsp salt
SUN-DRIED TOMATO BUTTER INGREDIENTS
N cup butter, softened 2 oz sun-dried tomatoes (about 6 large), softened in boiling water and chopped 2 Tbsp Italian parsley, finely chopped 2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped TRUFFLE BUTTER INGREDIENTS
N cup butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tsp truffle oil V tsp salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
FOR THE CORN:
water and place directly on grill. Cook,
FOR EACH FLAVORED BUTTER:
Heat your grill to high. Do not remove husks,
turning occasionally, until kernels soften
Mix butter with respective ingredients. Roll
but peel back to expose corn. Coat corn with
and husks blacken, 10 to 12 minutes. Pull
each into a log and wrap in plastic wrap.
cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Smooth
back husks and serve corn with 1 teaspoon
Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours, then soften
husks back into place. Rub each husk with
of flavored of butter.
to room temperature before serving.
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Grilled Veggie Tacos with Chickpeas INGREDIENTS
1 medium purple eggplant in K-inch slices 2 red bell peppers, sliced & seeds removed K cauliflower cut in slices K cup chickpeas 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar K tsp garlic powder K tsp kosher salt 8 white corn tortillas N cup sour cream Basil leaves Coat vegetables in olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt. Place on a hot grill and cook until tender, turning often. Place chickpeas in foil and place on grill. Heat your tortillas quickly on the edge of the grill. Assemble your tacos and place a dollop of sour cream on top and sprinkle with basil leaves.
Moroccan Rose Mule INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Vodka 4 oz ginger beer Splash of grapefruit juice Combine ingredients in glass, stir, and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Smugglers' Gin and Tonic INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Hopped Gin 4 oz tonic water Splash of Sumptuous Syrups Lemon Basil syrup Combine ingredients in glass, gently stir, and garnish with a slice of lime.
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he story of Burlington’s Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center starts in the early 1990s, when a couple of sailing enthusiasts noticed that sailing had started to become something of an elite sport. They felt strongly that sailing was something that everyone should be able to enjoy, like going to a baseball game. In order to make getting out on Lake Champlain accessible to anyone who had a desire to go, regardless of whether they owned a boat, they started the Sailing Center. Since that time, the Center has expanded to provide much more than just boat rentals. “As we started to unlock this pastime for more and more people, e came to reali e ot er enefits to participation—things like life lessons and leadership skills that are cultivated by the sport of sailing that you don’t get on a basketball court or soccer field, sa s ecuti e irector Owen Milne.
A perfect recipe for fun and adventure? Wind, sun, and sails.
DEVELOPING “LEADER SHIP” The Center has developed various programs to advance those ideas, including their “Leader Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 39
Above: Sailing programs spark learning and discovery. Right: The Community Sailing Center is located on the Burlington waterfront north of the A_Dog Skate Park.
Ship” program, which enables kids who don’t normally have opportunities to experience the lake to do so. This sailing education course focuses on overcoming obstacles and the importance of failing and trying again. ere are so man di erent t ings t at happen in sailing. You’re constantly failing and constantly adjusting,” says Owen. For example, e points out t at on t eir first da , students are told to capsize their boat. They then have to learn how to work with their co-sailor to right it. As for leadership skills, the Center makes sure that all the students have the chance to captain the boat, even those that might normally shy away from the opportunity. “Not every child experiences that feeling in life—the feeling of being the one who has their hand on t e tiller, re ects en 40 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
The Sailing Center, located on Burlington’s waterfront, is a home to a wide range of activities during the sailing season. They o er oating classrooms, partnering it local teachers who want to integrate handson learning into their curriculum, such as stud ing ater ualit , in asi e species, or t e p sics o sailing e enter also runs adapti e sailing programs, and t eir uilding is ome to an o ce o ermont dapti e ki ports nd or earl risers, t e enter opens its dock or a local oga studio to hold morning classes. They are also ig l ocused on orking to promote en ironmental conser ation and protecting t e lake en notes t at as ater ualit o t e lake as diminis ed o er t e past ears, they have realized that access and recreation is an important part o t e conser ation e ort n orest conser ation t e sa i ou want to save a forest, build a trail,” he notes. imilarl , i ou ant to sa e t e lake, teac people to sail RIDING OUT THE PANDEMIC STORM As with many organizations, the Center had to make some ig ad ustments en t e pandemic it last spring it sc ools closed, t e noticed man parents ere a ing a ard time figuring out at to do a out c ildcare, so t e started a camp, ultimately serving over 55 families. That e perience put t em in a great position to open t eir regular summer camps, ic t e ere a le to run at percent capacit or t e season, they will continue to conduct their summer camps and adult classes on separate sc edules rom t eir rental program, ut t e ope to e entuall transition to ards normal operations as restrictions are li ted it all t e di erent programs t e o er, it’s easy to forget that the Center has a thriving rental business, and they currently rent a ariet o sail oats, ka aks, and canoes ne o t e uni ue aspects o t e ailing enter, compared to ot ers like it around t e countr , is t at t e make it er eas or people to tr t eir and at sailing uests ust a e to pass a rudimentary test, rig their boat, and they’re o it no need or a special license or an ad anced skills o ensure t e sa et o t e renters, t e enter keeps numerous c ase oats on t e ater it sta read to ser e and support t e nautical ad enturers Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 41
Sailors give the thumbs up to a day on the lake!
A GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY For anyone wondering why they should try sailing, Owen, who had never sailed before taking the job as the Center’s executive director, cites several reasons. First, he notes that it’s a great family activity: “It’s not like other team sports where parents are on the sidelines; this is one of those things that families can actually do together.” In addition, he adds, sailing is perhaps the ultimate way to clear your mind. “Because you’ve got all those things you have to be focused on, there’s no space for anything else. All your problems stay on the dock and you leave those behind. And then you catch just the right gust, at just the right time, and it propels you forward. You’re out there on the water just taking in the experience of being on Lake Champlain.”
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Cloc wise rom le t ies over urlington during ight testing out o eta s head uarters at the urlington nternational irport. light test engineer aron Grossman chec s the prop on prior to ight testing. sits in the hangar at the testing acilit in Plattsburgh ew or .
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Flight test engineer Tom McCallister trains in the simulator at Beta Headquarters.
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utili ation le reali ed t at t e inno ati e future of aviation rested on whether electrical batteries could become viable generators to po er aircra t e sa s t at t res old as alread een crossed out t ree to our ears ago, it was clear that batteries were going to be on a tra ector alongside po er electronics suc t at ou can po er an airplane percent electric e ne t steps or le ere to appl t e rapid ad ancements in atter storage and propulsion to create an aircra t t at could a e commercial applications it out eing po ered ossil uels rom t ere, it as a
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fossil-fueled aircraft. Kyle quotes a line from the book Airman’s Odyssey, “Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” Beta Technologies creates electric aircraft t at a e onl at t e need to e e cient in ig t and cost atteries create ar lo er temperatures than gas-powered or jet-fueled turbine engines, so components last longer and reduce maintenance costs. Batteries also weigh less than engines and can be spread out around the aircraft, so engineers have been able to develop electric aircraft called eVTOLs—that use ertical takeo s and landings to a oid t e need for airports separated by many miles from their target destination. Kyle says there is no way to spread out several turbine engines in similar fashion. “If you tried to put ten engines on conventional aircraft, the systems alone would be so complex that it would be a service nightmare.” 48 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
Simplicity has also enabled Beta to outdistance its competitors in t e num er o ig t and safety tests, and onto the most preferred ig t pat to ard t e mass production o electric aircraft. 3RD DIMENSION: TRANSPORTING GOODS e continuing metamorp osis o e s as alread a ected t e uture o transporting a ariet o goods nstead o t e amount o time needed to a con entional plane to an airport and then drive a shipment of vaccines or an organ transplant to a ospital, electric aircra t can sa e t e dri ing time descending directly to a medical facility, especially if that facility is in a rural area many miles from the nearest airport. The same principle can also be applied to s ort range cargo deli er , somet ing nited ostal er ice as disco ered announced on April 7 that it plans to buy up to e aircra t rom eta in order to more e cientl transport time sensiti e deli eries directl to and rom acilities passing airports altoget er Eventually, as Kyle says, the focus of the demand or e s ill center on o humans can be transported safely. “As people and t e get reall com orta le it t e concept o electric a iation, e ill pro a l start to see more passenger missions at ne dimension ill e t e most important o all to finis t e trans ormation o e a iation rom caterpillar to utter 4TH DIMENSION: FLYING PEOPLE n t e er near uture, le e pects electric aircra t to first e a le to scratc t e itc t at people a e or regional tra el geta a s ake t e ort east ingdom, or e ample t ere ere a minute ig t to t e ingdom rails, all t e olks at urlington ould e isiting t ere instead o enduring t e our and a al dri e Kyle describes a little slice of electric air tra el nir ana t at is close to eing a realit ou re not going to go in a pandemic unfriendly environment of an airport or airplane it ot er people nstead, ou re going to e it our amil in a our seater or si seater, going point to point ot er olks ad t is e perience, t e ould reali e er uickl t at t e could do regional usiness it out e er touc ing an airline Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 49
Above: Test pilot Cameron “Arlo” Guthrie, a former F-16 pilot with the Vermont Air National Guard, celebrates with the team after successfully ing rom the testing acilit in Plattsburgh ew or to eta s head uarters at the urlington nternational irport. ight he ight test team loads batteries into in preparation or ight testing.
Beta Technologies has achieved a milestone that has brought passenger travel via eVTOL aircraft closer to fruition. On April 13, Blade Urban Air Mobility (an air taxi booking service) announced that it has ordered up to 20 of Beta’s six-seat Alia eVTOLs to start replacing its elicopter eet it electric aircra t, kind of an air-Uber approach to the future of public transport is leads us to t e final dimension o eta s e ect on t e uture 5TH DIMENSION: SOCIETAL CHANGE The members of the 5th Dimension must a e kno n in t at t e ad a timeless it song it Up, Up, and Away en t e 50 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
SUMMER EXHIBITIONS sa t e positi e e ect t at t e song ad on societal c ange ike ise, le and eta ec nologies kno t at t eir ision o electric aircra t is read to res ape and rein igorate a iation t all starts it t e support rom ome le sa s t e people o ermont a e al a s een at t e ront o t e class regarding ne ideas and sta ing a ead o a cur e e ole state o ermont is a state o or ard t inkers and firsts e are not a stuck in t e mud state er ase in point eta installed t e orld s first mega att scale rec arging pad in urlington o , a ter its contract it lade, eta ill egin to pro ide and install rec arging pads at se eral locations in t e ort east along lade s anticipated routes or its air ta is e c err on top o t is sundae is t e contract t at eta as signed it t e ir orce t is one o se eral companies t at are a part o t e s gilit rime rogram ere ill e militar applications or t e electric aircra t t at eta uilds, ut t e ir orce as adopted a roader goal o using eta as part o a plan to corner a glo al ad antage in t e realm o e aircra t and tec nolog ese ne dimensions are at t e eart o le s ig t plan o enacting positi e social c ange t roug re amping a iation it eta electric aircra t at urlington nternational irport t ill rekindle t e spirit o general a iation e ill a e angers up and do n t e side o t e airport t at ill allo indi iduals to o n, to , and to en o t e air in a sustaina le electric a , in groups, in rides aring, and all t e di erent kinds o ne social norms o t e uture ee aircra t produced eta aren t t e ot air alloons rom e t imension s Up, Up, and Away, ut t e are eauti ul electric aircra t read to elp us en o a eauti ul uture
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Vermont is designed for camping. Beautiful lakes, clear streams, mountains, and picturesque towns all invite people to venture outdoors for a summer of family fun. Chittenden County, anchored by Lake Champlain (known as the sixth Great Lake), o ers a ide arra o places to camp, rom rustic to resort ome sport ater ie s ome nestle in t e oods ome ig lig t lots o acti ities, and some encourage a quieter atmosphere. Whatever your list of preferences for a few days or weeks in a campground, you will have an engaging variety of choices. 52 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
Visitors to Camp Skyland enjoy beautiful sunsets.
CAMP SKYLAND Camp Skyland in South Hero overlooks Lake Champlain. “My husband’s great grandmother, Mabel Norton, started it in 1927. We are the fourth generation to run the campground,” says Shira Arnold. “It is right on the lake and has beach access. A lot of
our campers are third and fourth generation. People enjoy the peace and quiet. We are at the end of the island. At the end of the world.” Skyland is small, family-oriented, and rustic. People enjoy swimming and kayaking. Some campers have biked from Burlington. There is a recreation building featuring
such activities as ping-pong and indoor and outdoor games available to borrow. Campers can select from three options: rustic cabins in two sizes, grassy campsites for tents or small trailers with no hookups, and a few trailer sites for trailers under 24 feet. Camp Skyland opens this year on Memorial Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 53
Camp Skyland’s Cliffside Cabins overlooking Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains sleep two to four persons in one room with private bathrooms. Adding to the camaraderie of the quaint cabin row is a group fire pit with panoramic views o sunrise and sunset. Right: View from Shelburne Camping Area.
Day Weekend and closes the last weekend in September. Pets are not allowed. For more information, visit campskylandvt.com. SHELBURNE CAMPING AREA Shelburne Camping Area is also a fourthgeneration business. “My parents rented t e first site in , sa s ris issonette “We are a great destination for day trips in ermont t is located one mile nort of Shelburne Village in the heart of the amplain alle e summer season started pril and closes cto er el urne ampground is open ear round it limited o season acilities rom o em er to arc e campground o ers a ull range o options, rom no ookup 54 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
to full hookup. There are also one- and tworoom kitchenettes. For more information, visit shelburnecamping.com. PINE HAVEN ECO-CAMPGROUND Dunlap Riehle, the owner of Pine Haven Eco-Campground located by the Lamoille River in Colchester, describes it as a “boutique campground. A hidden gem.” He stumbled across it in 2011 while searching online for an RV he could comfortably travel the US in with his mother. Although it hadn’t been operating for 10 years, Pine Haven seemed like an interesting project to take on as a way to combine his love for the outdoors and meeting adult travelers. “My family has always been a ste ard o ermont and all it as to o er, e says. “I wanted to create an eco-friendly, no-frills destination geared towards adults, and that embraces everything Vermont.” RV and tent sites are available (and renting quickly). There is a deck for water activities. Campers describe this natural area as very quiet and peaceful. For more information, call (802) 355-5566. Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 55
Grassy lakeview tent sites are available, each with a picnic table and fire pit. RVs and tent campers alike enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Pine Haven Eco-Campground. Situated along the Lamoille River, it’s nestled between beautiful Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains.
NORTH BEACH CAMPGROUND North Beach Campground, operated by the City of Burlington Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront, is located on almost 45 acres of woods and beach on the shores of Lake Champlain in Burlington. It is a “hidden treasure” that features a rural atmosphere in an urban area. The campground o ers sites or tents and s or trailers rom 56 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
More Options Outside of Chittenden County, campers will find an extensive selection of camping opportunities. Here is a sampling to show the possibilities in Vermont from north to south. In Northern Vermont, Smugglers’ Notch State Park Campground is situated in the heart of the natural beauty of Stowe. The area, known for the historic notch once frequented by smugglers, offers a wide variety of activities such as hiking, biking, bouldering, ice climbing, and cave exploring. The campground, open from May 21 to October 17, includes 20 tent and 14 lean-to sites, most of them walk-in with no vehicle access. Bingham Falls is one of the natural spots within easy access to the campground. For more information, visit vtstateparks.com. In Central Vermont, Coolidge State Park is located in the developed recreation centerpiece of the 21,500-acre Calvin Coolidge State Forest, named for the 30th US President. Open from May 28 to the second Monday in October, the campground has 26 tent/RV sites and 36 lean-to rustic hillside sites known for sweeping views of the Black River Valley and the Green Mountains. Campers can use the nearby Camp Plymouth State Park, enjoying swimming and boating at no additional fee. For more information, visit vtstateparks.com. Further south in Arlington, Vermont, is Camping on the Battenkill, a 35-acre campground accessing the Battenkill and Roaring Branch Rivers. The quiet, natureoriented property features swimming in the swimming hole, fishing, canoeing, tubing, hiking, touring neighboring covered bridges, and enjoying the games room. Camping sites range from 48 in hardwoods to 37 in partially wooded areas and 18 along the open field near the playground. Options are available for RVs and tents. For more information, visit campingonthebattenkill.com. Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 57
Above: North Beach has lifeguards, a grassy picnic area with grills and picnic tables, rest rooms, foot showers, and a snack bar. Right: The picnic shelter will allow one reservation per day for summer 2021. Bottom: Keeler Bay Campground & Marina offers tent and RV sites and has 80 boat slips.
May 1 to October 15. There is an activity area and a kids’ playground at the beach. Bicyclists can directly access nine miles of bike paths from the campground. For more information, visit enjoyburlington.com. KEELER BAY CAMPGROUND & MARINA Keeler Bay Campground & Marina is located in South Hero. The nine-acre campground, open from May 1 to October 15, has 900 feet of shoreline on Lake Champlain. There are 24 sites for tents and RV full hookup. Beautiful views of the lake, along with recreational amenities including a large open field, make this a special place for campers. The marina, open May 15 to October 15, has 80 deepwater boat slips on the lake and provides food and bar service. For more information, visit keelerbay.com. ✿
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Pandemic and Vermont Real Estate COVID-19 and other factors created a wild and crazy market
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n February of 2020, Vermont had eight months of inventory of homes for sale. Months of inventory is a measure of how fast homes that come on the real estate market are selling. An inventory of eight months means that it would take eight months to sell all the homes on the market at that time. According to the National Association of Realtors, an inventory of six months indicates a moderate price appreciation, and the lower the inventory the more rapidly prices will go up. There was a sharp drop in inventory in March, when t e pandemic first egan to make a es is was followed by a brief rally, but by July the inventory was dropping to a mere two months’ supply. Throughout the rest of 2020, the monthly supply of homes for sale was never more than two months. A number of factors contributed to this crunch. First, interest rates a e een incredi l lo , making financing er accessible. Then, of course, there’s the COVID-19 pandemic. Some sellers dropped out of the market as a result, and com ined it t at t ere as an in u o people rom ot er states who wanted to relocate here. Inventory dropped, prices spiked, and the work of buying and selling homes was made er di cult
A single-family home in Charlotte on sought-after Orchard Road sold within days of being listed.
WHY VERMONT? It’s no secret to Vermont residents what makes this state great to live in. And apparently it wasn’t a secret to the wider world either. The things Vermonters love—the lack of development and urban sprawl, the low population, the Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 61
Right: “People are looking for places with land,” says Susannah Kelley, a Realtor and sales manager at Vermont Real Estate. Below right: This high-end listing in Williston had multiple offers. Opposite: Susannah Kelley, Realtor and sales manager, Vermont Real Estate.
beauty of the natural scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities—were appealing to people coming from more populated areas. When the pandemic took hold and many workers were sent to work from home, the geographic requirement to live in a certain location suddenly evaporated. “Vermont has seen such an increase in out-ofstate buyers because they value recreation within closer reach [to home]. So, mountains, lakes, skiing, hiking, biking. People are asking about those things, prioritizing those things,” says Robin Hall, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman. Similarly, Susannah Kelley, a Realtor and sales manager at Vermont Real Estate, notes, “People are looking for places with land. Being able to spend time on their property became important, especially when it came to being locked down. I think people were stuck in their apartments. Properties that came with land were really popular.” On top of that, numbers of incomers were choosing Vermont over where they came from ecause o it o ers reedom rom risks t e wanted to escape. “We are a safe state, safer from the pandemic,” notes Staige Davis, president of Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty. “We attracted a lot of people for that reason. But we’re also safe from the unrest of the cities. We also ad some people come ere rom t e fire ones in California.” BUYING AND SELLING IN A PANDEMIC So how do you show a house during a pandemic? The entire state was shut down from the middle o arc t roug pril is meant o ces ere closed and houses couldn’t be shown. Even after things began to open up, there were challenges. How do you allow a stranger into someone’s home and keep everyone safe? With guidance from the state of Vermont and the CDC, agencies found ways to make it possible for interested buyers to see homes. “Everybody that sees a house is required to fill out the form with the COVID questions. Masks are required. A lot of times, sellers will put out hand sanitizer or wipes and booties for shoes. We’re limiting the number of people in a home at one time,” explains Robin. “As agents and sellers, we’re trying to have [buyers 62 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com
leave] doors open and lights on so we don’t have to touch as much.” Even though the state of Vermont required people coming in from other states to quarantine for two weeks, unfortunately not all complied. “Some agents felt unsafe,” says Staige. “Some people would come to us and not be truthful about whether they had quarantined. We have 205 associates in all of our o ces ommunicating at as going on in the pandemic and caring for our clients and agents as paramount it most o ces closed, “We would have closings in lawyers’ o ces parking lots Virtual showings proved to be helpful. The electronic age has made it possible to share a lot of information about a house virtually, including being able to see the inside, albeit remotely. “Agents have done a good job responding to the pandemic in providing additional information online,” says Robin. ncluding pictures and ideos and oorplans NOBODY EXPECTS A PANDEMIC Nobody realized how quickly the novel coronavirus would spread, or how serious ould e nd no one could oresee the vast impact the illness and its attendant consequences would have on every corner of our li es ne result as t at, t ecame an insane seller’s market,” says Susannah. With so little inventory, and an increase in buyers from out of state, the market became t e scene o idding ars, cas o ers, and various extraordinary strategies. “I’ve been in t is usiness since e ne er seen anything like this,” says Staige. “If you have an open house and it’s reasonably priced, you’re
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would get very frustrated with their associates because they would lose out on one property a ter anot er, sa s taige or sellers, it as no cake alk eit er e might be able to sell their house easily, but then what? Now they are in the buyers’ market, competing for those scarce properties along it e er one else
EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES There have been a lot of buyers coming in it cas o ers and u ing omes sig t unseen u ers a e ad to e er creati e in order to compete in t at kind o en ironment “What we’re seeing is that buyers are either ai ing inspections, or doing inspections on a pass ail asis en it comes to appraisals, i t e are financing a ome, t e re o ering at s kno n as an appraisal gap, sa s usanna n appraisal gap means t at i t e selling price o a ome is greater t an t e appraisal alue, ic can easil appen en idding ars dri e t e price a o e t e original asking price, t e u er agrees to come up it t e alance o er t e amount a ank as agreed to loan not er tool in t e creative buyer’s toolbox is to use an escalation clause, ic stipulates o muc o er a id the buyer is willing to increase if the seller recei es multiple o ers MANAGING EXPECTATIONS o o do agents elp clients na igate t ese c opp seas and keep t eir spirits on an e en keel, en it s so di cult to make an o er t at ill e success ul t s di cult elping t em keep a positi e attitude a out a ing to make multiple o ers t s definitel di cult or u ers o a e a tig t timeline and need to e in some ere e re struggling with the fact that there isn’t much for them to make an o er on and t ings t at do come on are going to a e multiple o ers t s reall managing t eir e pectations rig t o t e at t e a e a tig t timeline, ou a e to e realistic it t em and sa , e a e to e reall aggressi e it our o ers nd e a e to look at properties ell under t eir price range so t e can id o er asking, sa s usanna ome u ers ma e aced it t e realit that now is not the right time for them. “I a e told people t at it s to sit out, sa s o in t e don t eel like t e can present a strong o er or i t e don t ant to e in a competiti e idding situation ut t e uestion ecomes, en do ou not sit out en ill t at end all and inter are t picall slo er mont s in t e real estate market o
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wants to move when the kids are in school or during the snowstorm season, after all? “But the factors that are driving the market—the low interest rates and the low inventory and the increased numbers of buyers interested in being here—those factors may not go away in the fall,” Robin explains. “That’s the problem with telling people one strategy may be to sit it out.” Of course, no one has a crystal ball to forecast the next trends in real estate, but it seems likely prices will continue to increase. “It’s a supply and demand routine,” says Staige. “There are still a lot of buyers out there, and not enough inventory.” ✿ Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 67
BRIGHT IDEAS BY JAY MURRY
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A trio of nonprofits power up mind, body, and soul We are all familiar with the phrase “power of 3,” a concept that describes the interweaving of mind, body, and soul to produce a more powerful vibe than just focusing on one of them. BROC Community Action, the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, and Little Bellas certainly provide powerful enhancements to the mind, body, and soul of Vermonters.
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A (B)ROCK OF COMMUNITY ACTION Rocks can serve as touchstones of inspiration. Tom Donahue, CEO of BROC Community Action says BROC provides “a one-stop shop for myriad essential services addressing the plight of low-income families and those living in poverty.” When crises like the COVID-19 pandemic erupt, Tom says, “We see ourselves like firefig ters o run into t e urning uilding, en e er one else is running out ran into t e uilding o communit assistance to make sure food shelves were
pposite irst annual Stu Cruiser benefitting C Communit ction organi ed b Stoc ton Securit utland Cit Police epartment and Pro ect ision. Photo b ic i oomis C Communit ction. bove Pre-pandemic Stu us unloading. ood and unds are collected annuall and divided between C Communit ction and two other local ood shelves. Photo b ic i oomis C Communit ction. et C Communit ction s CSH P part o a ree educational series still o ered virtuall on broc.org or on their ou ube page C al . Photo courtes o C Communit ction inancial Education epartment.
the pandemic start microbusinesses. Even in the summer, with BROC’s Bridging the Gap Summer Meal Program, school kids do not go without lunch. BROC Community Action helps fuel the mind and body, so the collective soul of the community can thrive.
open daily, provided an increased amount of food to thousands, and supplied fuel assistance and housing assistance programs. All told, BROC helped provide two rounds of funding totaling $2 million to 436
struggling small usinesses emplo ing fi e or fewer people) in the form of $5,000 COVID relief grants. A third round of $2 million funding will be announced soon to help individuals who have lost employment during
JAZZ IN BURLINGTON: DISCOVER NIRVANA Your mind, body, and soul will not thrive unless you sample the nourishment provided by the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. The steaming hearty jambalaya of live jazz was tossed aside by COVID-19 last year, but it will be ladled out with love June 4 through 13. Summer 2021 | Best of Burlington | 69
Top: Mal Maïz perform in front of city hall on Church Street at the 2019 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Photo by Luke Awtry. Above: Dwight & Nicole. Photo by Shervin Lainez. Above right: Kat Wright. Photo by Ash Larose.
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The festival begins in a most unusually fun way. Ever see 50 saxophones in one place playing in unison? The 50 Saxophones gathering invites all sax players—whatever their skill level—to usher in the beginning of the festival. From there, it is a nonstop all-you-
can en o u et o a and man are ree in it all ark, local sc ool and concerts on Church Street Marketplace, a series of s o s at ectar s and al orson s, t e url Burly series of pop-up concerts at area parks (Roosevelt, Smalley, Starr Farm) that feature
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BROC Community Action Participants in the half-day camp at Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston pay attention while learning the rules of a new game.
that the response will be “mountain biking.” Unless that person is familiar with the Little Bellas organization. Sabra Davison, executive director and cofounder of Little Bellas, says using mountain biking as a platform for mentoring young girls seven to 13 years of age has been highly e ecti e e sport, according to a ra, is one that serves as a metaphor for life. Sometimes “it’s really hard. You’re going to fall down and struggle a little bit. It’s just how the sport is. at lends itsel to a ing a mentor Once a girl gets help from a mentor and rus es t e dust o , a ra sa s t e t rill o being on a mountain bike rushes in. “When you see that reaction, it reminds you of
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Christmas morning. It just makes everything so great.” ere is a curriculum t at pro ides a road map for mentors and their young charges, but Sabra says the overriding theme is making it un e t ing t at t e girls a e the most fun with is organic play. When they’re out on a trail and riding through a stream, and they want to ride through it eight or nine times more—that’s what they remember and that is what’s fun.” Mentors are joined by professional athletes from a variety of sports. Sabra says their positive impacts on the young girls have helped perpetuate the Little Bellas program. “We have girls who started in the program when they were seven, became junior mentors, and who are now mentors. We’ve also ad girls o mo ed to di erent places who are past participants, and they applied to start a chapter in their new area.”
45 Union Street Rutland, VT (802) 775-0878 332 Orchard Road Bennington, VT (802) 447-7515 www.broc.org
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival The Flynn 153 Main Street Burlington, VT (802) 652-4500 www.flynnvt.org/Community /Burlington-Discover-Jazz-Festival
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BURLINGTON CITY ARTS Please see website for details on exhibits and streaming events. JUNE 9–AUGUST 27, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 12:30PM
LUNCHTIME CONCERTS ARE BACK! See online for schedule of performers. JUNE THROUGH AUGUST, FRIDAYS, 4PM
SPLASH DANCE
SOUTH BURLINGTON RECREATION AND PARKS MAY–JUNE 24, THURSDAYS, 5–8PM
TAKE-OUT NITE Various revolving food trucks Veterans Memorial Park JULY 1–AUGUST 19, THURSDAYS, 5–8PM
SOBU NITE OUT Live music, food trucks, yard games, bike valet Veterans Memorial Park See website for band lineup.
City Hall Park features a splash pad fountain to dance in! Splash Dance is a weekly dance party featuring a Vermont DJ. JUNE THROUGH MID SEPTEMBER, SATURDAYS, 2-7PM
OPEN AIR MARKET Handcrafted items from local artists JULY 30–AUGUST 1
FESTIVAL OF FOOLS RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN BURLINGTON The Festival lands on the Church Street Marketplace for free, accessible, and hilarious performances. This year they are focusing on Vermont-based performers and presenting to smaller audiences. Visit www.vermontfestivaloffools.com for more information.
EXHIBITIONS JUNE 4–OCTOBER 9
KAYLYNN TWOTREES: FALLING INTO LANGUAGE, A TRAVELOGUE The installation was born as a visual manifestation of her experience in the oral traditions of her mixed Native American and African heritage. TwoTrees imagines a journey in search of universal ancestry that immerses viewers in a series of language paintings and “visual vocables.” JUNE 4–OCTOBER 9
BUBBLEGUM POP Bubblegum Pop entices us with its accessible and upbeat imagery, while simultaneously encouraging us to gaze beneath its glossy veneer. Several artists have been commissioned to create original work for this exhibition, including Tanya Shultz, Kathryn Wiegers, and Peter Opheim. The exhibit includes the sounds of The Smittens, who will score an original song for the exhibition to be accompanied by art by band member David Zacharis.
145 Church Street, Burlington (802) 865-7166 www.burlingtoncityarts.org
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153 Main Street, Burlington (802) 86-Flynn www.flynnvt.org
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DISCOVER JAZZ FESTIVAL
is produced in association with Burlington City Arts and returns to Downtown Burlington June 4–13. The festival is an outstanding cross-section of contemporary jazz and is renowned for welcoming up-and-coming artists and established icons. TUESDAY, JUNE 8 7:15pm, Virtual Event – RAY VEGA IN DISCUSSION WITH WYNTON MARSALIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 12:30pm, City Hall Park – BIRDCODE 3pm, Church Street Stage – MIKAHELY 4:30pm, Church Street Stage – ALEX STEWART 6pm, Church Street Stage – VERMONT JAZZ TRIO 7:30pm, Church Street Stage – HIGH SUMMER THURSDAY, JUNE 10 4pm, Church Street Stage – FREEWAY CLYDE 5:30pm, Church Street Stage – A2VT FEATURING ABIZO 7pm, Church Street Stage – BRIAN MCCARTHY NONET 7pm, Halvorson’s – STEPHANE WREMBEL
FOR A MORE DETAILED SCHEDULE VIEW ONLINE FRIDAY, JUNE 4 6pm, Waterfront – 50 SAXOPHONES 7pm, City Hall Park – GUAGUA 7pm, Nectar’s – DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO SATURDAY, JUNE 5 12pm, Church Street Stage – MAPLE STREET SIX 2pm, Church Street Stage – DAN RYAN EXPRESS 3pm, Roosevelt Park – HURLY BURLY: DWIGHT & NICOLE 4pm, Church Street Stage – BROOKLYN CIRCLE 6pm, Church Street Stage – RO FREEMAN 7pm, City Hall Park – SOULEMONDE 7pm, Nectar’s – NICK CASSARINO SUNDAY, JUNE 6 12pm, Church Street Stage – ONION RIVER BAND 2pm, Church Street Stage – JAGUAR STEREO 3pm, Starr Farm Park – HURLY BURLY: KAT WRIGHT 4pm, Church Street Stage – TURNMUSIC FEATURING DBR 6pm, Church Street Stage – MAL MAIZ 7pm, Nectar’s – MARC RIBOT’S CERAMIC DOG MONDAY, JUNE 7 7:30pm, Virtual Event – A TRIBUTE TO CHICK COREA
ONLINE EXTRA Find more Jazz Festival events at www.bestofburlingtonvt.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 11 12:30pm, City Hall Park – ANDREW RICHARDS & COMPANY 1pm, Church Street Stage – MARTY FOGEL 3pm, Church Street Stage – MARCIE HERNANDEZ BAND 5pm, Church Street Stage – ALEX MINASIAN TRIO 7pm, Church Street Stage – VORCZA SATURDAY, JUNE 12 12pm, Church Street Stage – JAMES HARVEY 1:4pm, Church Street Stage – PAUL ASBELL QUINTET 4pm, Main Street under the Flynn Marquee – HURLY BURLY: RAY VEGALATIN JAZZ SEXTET & BARIKA SUNDAY, JUNE 13 12pm, Church Street Stage – LEFT EAR TRIO 2pm, Church Street Stage – KERUBO 4pm, Church Street Stage – GREEN MOUNTAIN SWING 6pm, Church Street Stage – SABOUYOUMA 6pm, Smalley Park – HURLY BURLY: MATTHEW EVAN TAYLOR & JACK QUARTET 7:30pm, Church Street – RESISTANCE REVIVAL CHORUS
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Williston Farmers Market at Isham Family Farm Opens June 6. Tuesdays, 5–8pm
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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Please see website for details on upcoming streaming or virtual events.
VSO is bringing quartets and quintets to you during the balmy days of July. They are back this summer with free outdoor performances to fit all tastes and audiences in a series of tours: Home and Gardens, Breweries, and Town Gazebos. THERE’S MORE! Anticipating that state guidelines will allow larger outdoor gatherings later in the summer, they’re also planning two “Summer Under the Stars” chamber orchestra performances in Essex Junction and in Rutland.
JULY 1 IN SHELBURNE
JULY 11 IN SOUTH HERO
SHELBURNE MUSEUM
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On the circus lawn Home and Garden Tour Woodwind Quartet Free Concert, 5pm
Home and Garden Tour String Quartet Free Concert, 3pm
JULY 2 IN GREENSBORO
STOWE PERFORMING ARTS PINNACLE SKI AND SPORTS
HIGHLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS Home and Garden Tour Woodwind Quartet Free Concert, 6:30pm JULY 3 IN WINDHAM
WINDHAM FOUNDATION & THE GRAFTON INN Home and Garden Tour Woodwind Quartet Free Concert, 4pm JULY 4 IN NORTH BENNINGTON
PARK-MCCULLOUGH HISTORIC GOVERNOR’S MANSION Home and Garden Tour Woodwind Quartet Free Concert, 3pm JULY 8 IN DORSET
BARROWS HOUSE Home and Garden Tour String Quartet Free Concert, 6pm JULY 9 IN PITTSFIELD
PITTSFORD VILLAGE FARM Home and Garden Tour String Quartet Free Concert, 6pm JULY 10 IN ST JOHNSBURY
DOG MOUNTAIN Home and Garden Tour String Quartet Free Concert, 3pm
JULY 14 IN STOWE
Gazebos & Bandstands Tour Brass Quartet Free Concert, 6pm JULY 15 IN ST ALBANS
TAYLOR PARK Gazebos & Bandstands Tour Brass Quartet Free Concert, 6pm JULY 16 IN MIDDLEBURY
TOWN GAZEBO Gazebos & Bandstands Tour Brass Quartet Free Concert, 6pm JULY 17 IN BRIGHTON
ISLAND POND Town Green Bandstand Brass Quartet Free Concert, 3pm JULY 18 IN SOUTH ROYALTON
RICHARD ELLIS MEMORIAL BANDSTAND Gazebos & Bandstands Tour Brass Quartet Free Concert, 3pm JULY 20 IN BURLINGTON
FOAM BREWERS Brewery Tour Jukebox String Quartet, Classical & Rock Mix, Free Concert, 6pm
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A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Isham Family Farm, 7pm JUNE 12
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Shelburne Museum, 10:30am & 3:30pm JUNE 19
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Dorothy Alling Library, Williston, 10am & 3pm JUNE 26
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD Fletcher Free Library, 10am & 3pm AUGUST 2021
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