Best of Burlington - Winter 2022

All Photos: Erica Allen Studio

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ECCO CLOTHES Continues to thrive after 30 years

BY MERYL SIEGMAN

38 NU CHOCOLAT Brings a new world of chocolate to Burlington

BY MERYL SIEGMAN

58 HISTORY ON THE ICE

Vermont raised Danielle Marmer is the Boston Bruins’ new development and scouting assistant

BY NIKKI DAVIDSON

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Welcome to the winter edition of Best of Burlington

We’re so excited to bring it to you, starting with Danielle Marmer. Who’s Danielle? Let’s just say that this young lady is an icebreaker with the Boston Bruins. Danielle grew up on skates in ermont, played college hockey at uinnipiac, and is the first female to be brought on for player de elopment and scouting in the hat a terrific story staple on hurch treet, and responsible for many oh look what ust found utterances, Ecco Clothes celebrates 30 years in the business! And we celebrate with owner, ara eath, so the ne t time you re stopping in when you need one of those oh look what ust found moments, make sure you congratulate ara

The hamplain alley steps up daily to help those in need, especially this time of year The outh urlington ood helf is doing their share as you ll disco er in our story taffed with incredible people, the shelf is a huge help to those that may otherwise go without ant to know how to help? Check out the six most needed items in our online extra story. And thank you Champlain Valley.

et us introduce you to the Toohey family, owners of u hocolat on attery treet in urlington full family effort and it shows f course you had us at the word hocolate e e got gift ideas in our gift guide, all are local retailers, so please shop local nd to sun up your winter, our art scene features the art of winter lemons illed with recipes for lemon dishes, cocktails and dessert. Two words, shrimp and lemon risotto, and that’s just one of the recipes n oy the winter readers and thank you for en oying our publication appy olidays and appy ew ear

and Robin Gales Publishers

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BY TAY GREENLEAF

THE VERMONT BALLET

THEATER PRESENTS VERMONT’S OWN NUTCRACKER

For many of us, the holidays are built on long followed traditions and togetherness. Around the world, Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” has continued to be a resounding staple for ringing in the holidays. The warming atmosphere of going to the theater with family and friends mixed with the magic and splendor of a live performance could warm even the coldest of winter nights.

Vermont is no exception; Vermont’s Own Nutcracker, performed exclusively at The Flynn Theater in Burlington for over 10 years has continued to delight families and Christmas cheer seekers year after year and will continue its tradition in 2022. Performed by the Vermont Ballet Theater and talented dancers from the greater Vermont community, VBT’s company director, Alexander Nagiba, choreographs to Tchaikovksy’s beloved score and story.

Following the original 1892 tale of young Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, who set out to defeat the evil Mouse King, travel to the magical Land of Sweets, and meet the reigning Sugarplum Fairy, the show is an

enchanting fantasyland brought to life with glittering costumes and spectacular ballet numbers from VBT. The cast includes a wide array of ages starting as young as six, who bring this classic to life with the talent and artistry that VBT has continued to produce for the last decade.

The performances at the Flynn will be December 17th at 2pm and 7pm and December 18th at 1pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets range from $20.55–$45.25 and masks are encouraged though not required. Please visit the Flynn box office by calling 802-863-5966 for more information.

DENTAL HEALTH FOR PETS

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. There are a variety of benefits to keeping up with your pet’s dental routine. Not only does it help keep your pet’s teeth clean, but it also can help with other health conditions. Most dogs and cats develop periodontal disease by age three, so brushing your pet’s teeth sooner rather than later is key.

Trupanion, a leader in medical insurance for cats and dogs, offers some brushing and training tips. You’ll need a soft-bristled toothbrush, pet toothpaste, some small treats, and plenty of patience.

TRAINING TIPS

Start as soon as your veterinarian says it’s okay—generally the sooner the better. Brush at the same time every day. Getting into a daily routine will make training a lot easier. Train your pet to think that tooth brushing is a fun activity that they get to share with their favorite human. Use plaque-reducing products as recommended by your veterinarian.

“Brushing your dog’s teeth may be no different than brushing your teeth,” says Dr. Caroline Wilde, staff veterinarian at Trupanion. “For example, try small circles along the gum line with a soft-bristled toothbrush, or what your veterinarian recommends. Your veterinarian most likely has starter kits with toothbrushes and toothpaste. If not, you can buy pet toothpaste and toothbrushes at the pet store. Keep the size of your dog’s mouth in mind when choosing a toothbrush. They also make little finger toothbrushes, which some pet owners prefer.”

KEEP YOUR PET ACTIVE

Winter weather is here, but you still need to get outdoors, and so does your pet. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, more than half of all dogs are overweight. And a dog that weighs too much is at a greater risk for osteoarthritis, high blood pressure, orthopedic problems, ligament injuries, skin disease, heart and respiratory disease, cancer, and a lower life expectancy. Get your dog moving with plenty of walking and playing. You’ll reap the benefits of regular walks as well, including increased heart health, decreased muscle pain and stiffness, stronger bones, and a boost in your energy and mood.

PROTECT YOUR PET FROM FRIGID TEMPERATURES

Many people may assume their pet’s fur coat is perfect protection from the winter weather, but given a severe drop in temperature and windy conditions, your pet may be in danger of hypothermia, potentially leading to frostbite to your pet’s ears, paws, and tail. Consider a sweater for your furr baby, especially if they are small or have short hair.

MAKE PLANS TO PLAY

Besides being our loyal companions, animals bring us fun. Have you ever watched a cat chase a laser or a dog chase its tail? Fun lowers stress levels, decreases blood pressure, and increases the “happy chemical” serotonin. Studies show that just petting a dog, cat, bunny, or horse lowers blood pressure. The mere presence of a beloved pet produces physical and mental changes: suppressed stress hormones, lower cortisol levels, and increased feelings of peace and happiness.

Exercising with your pets offers even more benefits. Dog parents are more likely to work in daily exercise, reach their fitness goals, or lose weight. This helps prevent chronic disease, leading to a sense of confidence and overall well-being. While dogs keep you active, cats have more of a calming effect; both are associated with lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

“Dogs come when called, cats take a message and get back to you later” —Mary Bly

For our winter art scene we thought we would try something a little di erent and highlight the art of holiday entertaining, from special cocktails to cheese plates, to dinner and of course dessert.

Buon A etito & Tanti Auguri!

Caledonia Spirits shares The

Art of Cocktailing

Fir’get about tomorrow ▲

A FOREST MARTINI

1K oz Balsam Fir infused Barr Hill Gin

O oz Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur

K oz Blanc Vermouth

N oz Palo Cortado Sherry

1 dash spiced cranberry bitters

Stir with ice; strain into a Nick and Nora glass; garnish with skewered cranberries. (c. Nate Canan-Zucker @ Barr Hill)

NEGRONI

CLASSIC BITTER ORANGE HONEY CANDY

1K oz Barr Hill Gin or Tom Cat Gin

1 oz sweet vermouth

1 oz Campari

Stir with ice; strain over big ice cube in rocks glass; garnish with an orange twist. (c. 1919 Italy)

Big City Cat ▲

A BEEKEEPER’S FRENCH 75

1K oz Barr Hill Gin or Barr Hill Vodka

K oz fresh lemon juice

K oz raw honey syrup

Top Sparkling Dry Hard Cider

Shake with ice; strain into flute glass; top with hard cider; garnish with lemon twist. (c. Sam Nelis @ Barr Hill)

Granite St. Sour

CHRISTMAS SPICE SOUR

1 oz Tom Cat Gin

1 oz Angostura Bitters

1 oz fresh lemon juice

1 oz Pecan Orgeat

Shake; double strain into a coupe; no garnish. (c. Sam Nelis @ Barr Hill)

The Art of Vermont Cheeses

Pair a few local wedges with crusty bread and sliced apples for a delectable holiday spread. Here are a few of our favorites:

Pawlet Cheese

BARDWELL FARM, WEST PAWLET

Crafted with Jersey cow’s raw milk and aged a minimum of four months, its mildly sweet taste is similar to an Italian-style Toma: creamy & nutty on the palate with bright grassy notes.

Winnimere

JASPER HILL CREAMERY, GREENSBORO BEND

Sixty days of aging in strips of spruce bark result in a soft, luscious cheese. The award-winning Winnimere is made from cows’ milk produced exclusively during the winter months. Spread this on slices of your favorite crusty bread. Flavors of sweet cream, bacon, custard and spruce.

Trappist

DOE’S LEAP FARM, EAST FAIRFIELD

A washed-rind, goats’ milk cheese, Trappist is a raw milk cheese and has a full, nutty flavor that’s perfect with sliced apples.

ClothboundCheddar

SHELBURNE FARMS, SHELBURNE

Slices of this crumbly, dense cheddar have a gorgeous golden color and a lingering nutty flavor that pairs well with our favorite jam, Blake Hill Preserves rhubarb with honey & dandelion jam. Pairing a sweet flavor with your cheese creates a lovely agra-dolce moment that is the perfect finish to your cheese board.

The Art of winter lemons

Lemons bring a ray of sunshine to a cold winter night as our Vermont gardens slumber away in these winter months. In sweet or savory recipes, they can bring a little sunshine to holiday celebrations!

Lemon Capellini with Caviar

SERVES 6 | RECIPE COURTESY OF INA GARTEN

olive oil for cooking the pasta

1 pound dried capellini

K pound unsalted butter, melted zest and juice of 2 lemons

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

150 grams of very good black caviar zest of 1 lemon, for garnish

Drizzle some olive oil in a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the capellini and cook al dente. Drain quickly, leaving a little water with the capellini. Quickly toss the capellini with the melted butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Place one serving of pasta on each plate and top with a large dollop of fresh caviar. Garnish with grated lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Shrimp and Lemon Risotto

SERVES 4

RISOTTO

1 tablespoon olive oil

½  small onion, chopped

1  cup arborio rice

2  cloves garlic minced

½ cup white wine or extra broth

1  lemon

3-4 cups chicken broth warmed, or as needed

2  tablespoons butter

½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus extra for serving

1  teaspoon parsley chopped

SHRIMP

¾ pound medium shrimp peeled, de-veined and tails removed

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

½ teaspoon paprika

¼  teaspoon salt

¼  teaspoon pepper

1  tablespoon olive oil

1  tablespoon butter

2  cloves garlic minced

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until translucent about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the rice and sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add the wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper and simmer, stirring often, until the wine reduces. Slowly add the broth while stirring about ½ cup at a time, letting it evaporate before adding more, simmer and stir until the rice is al dente, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in the grated zest, the parmesan cheese and butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and set aside.

Toss the shrimp with lemon zest, paprika, salt and pepper.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil and add shrimp in a single layer, cook for 1 minute, flip over and cook for 2-3 more minutes, then remove from skillet.

Ladle risotto into bowls and top with shrimp.

Garnish with parsley, lemon slices and add more parmesan cheese

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake

CRUST

2¼  cups graham crackers crumbled

½  cup melted butter

FILLING

3 packages (24oz) full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)

1 ½  cups powdered icing sugar

1 lemon juiced zest of 2 lemons

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾  cup heavy whipping cream

Line a 9” springform pan with parchment.

Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter and press into prepared pan, and about ½” up the sides.

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric, or hand mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla and beat until smooth.

In another bowl, beat the heavy cream on high until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the bowl with the cream cheese with a spatula, being careful not to deflate the cream.

Pour filling into crust, cover and refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours, preferably overnight If its not properly chilled, it won't slice.

BY

making people happy

Ecco Clothes

continues to thrive after 30 years

When native Vermonter Lara Heath Allen was growing up in Burlington’s north end, visiting stores on the city’s Church Street with her mom was always a big treat, but years later, when shopping for a dress to wear at her graduation from UVM, she realized that Burlington was lacking in choices.

After graduation, Lara was hired for a few waitressing gigs and then worked at various clothing and shoe stores in Burlington—then she landed the job of her dreams. Working at an individually-owned clothing boutique on College Street, she learned the ins and outs of operating a retail store. After the shop closed, Lara decided it was time to strike out on her own.

ECCO IS FORMED

Originally named Eccoli, meaning “here they are” in Italian, the shop opened in 1992 on College Street in Burlington. A year later, Lara renamed it Ecco, and began

specializing in dresses and formal wear, a niche market that was underserved in Burlington. “I loved helping people celebrate milestones and special occasions. They were able to come in and find the perfect dress ara says of her early days. “I liked making people happy and being part of their lives. More importantly, I found something I truly loved to do and I am still doing it, e ery day of my life

The shop was such a success that in 199 , ara mo ed Ecco to the Church Street Marketplace, taking a space at 63 Church. Several years later, she expanded into the space next door at 61 Church, which had been the location of the Shoe Horn where she worked when she was just starting out.

“The business has always been a success; constantly going in the right direction, ara tells us hen e panded the space, made the difference in rent in a

Opposite top: The "Ecco Babes" at Seven Days Daisy’s Party Awards

Opposite bottom: Ecco has everything from formal attire for special events to every day wear.

Below: Cocktail dresses can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

single day!” She soon added designer denim to her collection, putting Ecco on the map as a goto boutique on the Church Street Marketplace. “I adored denim when I was in high school,” she explains. “Adding it to Ecco’s collections doubled my business.”

As the store’s popularity and growth continued to gain momentum, in 2009 Lara was approached by the landlord of an even larger storefront located on Church and Bank in what was a large rban utfitters space s fate would have it, that location, 81 Church Street, was the same address as the original Magram’s she had worked at when she was young. Ecco has been there ever since.

FORGING TREASURED RELATIONSHIPS

cco s success is based on ara and her staff connecting with customers and becoming part of their families. “I dabbled in online sales a few times,” she explains. “But it can’t

replace the experience that people have when they come to the store. I spend a lot of time training the staff e put a lot of effort into customer ser ice and spend a lot of time with our customers That s what makes cco special he acknowledges that it s possible to grow her business on the internet, but that

is not where her heart is ather, it s firmly beating inside her 200s brick and mortar establishment

cco s e pertly curated selection is so well thought out and di erse, it appeals to ust about e eryone, including college students, tourists, kids and e en grandparents ha e clients who used to shop here as teenagers, ara says ow they re coming in with their own kids e sell to grandmothers as well, and ha e a small men s section

INVESTMENT PIECES

ara has a knack for keeping up with what her customers want hen asked about the recent interest in eco friendly clothes, ara e plains that the store carries some brands that use recycled materials and others that produce their items making the smallest carbon footprint possible s the industry and consumers are becoming more en ironmentally conscious, ara hopes to add more suppliers who share her

A day of shopping at Ecco clothes.

goal of making a difference in the future of the planet.

But equally important, Lara explains, is that, “clients often buy investment pieces at Ecco: Those luxury denim jeans may cost a little more, but they’re really special, and will remain someone’s go-to jeans for years to come.” So instead of buying lots of inexpensive clothing that is disposable, her clients are making their own contribution to the environment by purchasing fewer, higher quality and more enduring pieces.

THE KEYS TO SUCCESS

When asked about the secrets of Ecco’s success, Lara points out that she does all the buying, attending trade shows and meeting with vendors. “I have a great sense of who my customer is,” she explains. “I also have great relationships with suppliers – most of the lines I sell I’ve carried for a very long time. And my clients are very familiar with them.” While her merchandise is not high fashion, it ranges from everyday luxury to that special occasion dress. She also continues to stock the perennial favorites, including stylish tee shirts for those who are on a budget. The extensive selection includes designers such as Mother Denim, Susana Monaco, Vince, Citizens of Humanity, Velvet, Paige Premium Denim, AG Denim, Bella Dahl, Dolce Vita, and Michael Stars.

The store’s location on Church Street is an enormous asset as well. It seems that everyone who comes to Burlington visits the Church Street Marketplace, especially when the weather is inviting. “We are in a huge growth place right now, “ Lara says, “This year and last year were very encouraging –in fact, the best years we’ve ever had, which I didn’t expect because of the pandemic.” She concludes, “I love having a boutique that is so popular. My customers love shopping here and come in every chance they get when they’re in the area. After 30 years, Ecco is still everybody’s favorite boutique. It’s been really incredible.”

ECCO CLOTHES

81 Church Street Burlington, VT 05401 802-860-2220

www.eccoclothesboutique.com

Discover Chocolate

NU Chocolat brings a new world of chocolate to Burlington

CLASSICAL BEGINNINGS

Kevin met his wife Laura in the 1980s at a midwestern university where they studied classical music together. After college, Laura found a job working at a small Swiss pastry shop in St. Louis. Kevin would visit her for lunch where he befriended the owner and was eventually invited to work as an apprentice. Kevin began a 3-year apprenticeship with Master Chef Rene Nussbaum while Laura stepped away to care for their growing family. Kevin acquired pastry and chocolate making skills in the classic Swiss tradition, and continued to add to his resume over the following years by working for various European chefs in St. Louis.

A FAMILY AFFAIR

Fast forward to 2017, when Kevin, Laura and their 2 grown children, Rowan and Virginia, were sitting around the table at their home in Burlington deciding how to continue to pursue their passion for the Swiss culinary tradition. “We asked ourselves whether there were enough potential customers in Burlington who would truly love and

Step inside and sample a carefully crafted tru e at u hocolat, a family owned and operated chocolate boutique and café located in Burlington’s Historic Waterfront District, and you’ll never think about chocolate the same way again. We recently caught up with one of its founders, Kevin Toohey, who explained where the name comes from by telling us, ‘The word ‘nu’ means ‘naked’ in French. That suggests that our chocolate is naked or unadorned, so you can experience its subtle a ors and te tures e goes on to say, “We want to support the chocolate, not o erwhelm it

appreciate really fine chocolate, e in says e concluded the answer was yes, so we got our financing together and drew up plans to open a chocolate shop and caf oon, hocolat was born

The family found a magical storefront on ake hamplain with gorgeous iews of the dirondack ountains beyond for their en ture There was this myth about ermont, e in recalls, that it s where a family could go, buy a house, start a business together and li e happily e er after n fact, the enture was a dream come true for the Toohey family y then, urlington had become a food oriented tourism spot u hocolat had its o cial open ing in time for alentine s ay, 2019

A PANDEMIC PIVOT

u hocolat s first year was a success, but then, in 2020, 19 hit e closed down the caf and walk in sales, e in says, ut fortunately we had already set up a great website, and the whole team was e perienced in packing and shipping e were able to immediately shift focus to our online business

Beautifully designed gifts brighten each and every holiday or celebration.

Below: The Toohey family at their shop and cafe on Battery Street.

here in the US—because people couldn’t visit their loved ones, they opted for sending gifts instead. When you send chocolate, you’re sending love.” Nu Chocolat now runs through a series of chocolate holidays, which is fondly referred to as ‘The Chocolate Gauntlet’, starting with Christmas, followed by Valentine’s Day, Easter and then Mother’s Day.

Fortunately, tourists have returned to Vermont and today the shop is thriving. The café, which re-opened in November 2021, serves fabulous hot chocolate, espresso drinks, an amazing mocha latte, tea cakes, and cookies.

Laura is co-owner, head chocolatier, the head of operations, while son Rowan manages packaging design and ser es as financial and web manager. Daughter Virginia oversees the company’s wholesale and corporate accounts, which make up a substantial part of their business. Kevin, of course, is the chocolate expert behind the shop’s exquisite products, bringing with him the technical skills needed to run the equipment and manage the sourcing of the ingredients.

A BOUTIQUE CHOCOLATE SHOP

LIKE NO OTHER

NU Chocolat purchases ethically and sustainably sourced chocolate from three

Below: NU Chocolat uses the highest quality, single origin chocolate in all of their chocolate bars and confections.

Below Right: Italian Orange Slices are delicately candied and then dipped in dark chocolate.

suppliers: one in olombia, the epicenter of fine cacao culti ation, and the others in France and Switzerland. Their source in Colombia works directly with the growers, in which there is a clear and transparent supply chain from the farms to the end user. In addition to pro iding a li elihood for local growers, the company has de eloped a system for growing cacao that is sustainable and healthy, which supports the local communities and actually in igorates, rather than depletes, the rainforest. Nu Chocolat also sets itself apart by knowing and understanding its clientele s e in e plains, t s a skill to know what customers want when they come in through the front door e ha e our uropean training and our wiss e uipment, but we stay rele ant by maintaining a smaller shop that stays in touch directly with customers and community That s what separates us from other chocolate manufacturers.” He goes on to say, eautifully designed and carefully wrapped delicious chocolate really touches the heart.”

BEAUTY AND GOODNESS

wiss training focuses on beauty and goodness, e in e plains That s what we base all of our decisions on, combining the best chocolate in the world, meticulous wiss training, and ad anced

European technology.”

Kevin speculates that, “most people have never tasted real chocolate, but rather what I call a sugar based a ored confection hen customers come into our shop and sample ours, it’s a revelation.” He believes that they are tasting chocolate for the first time in their li es, con cluding, hocolate is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, as well as a cardio ascular stimulant hen people eat our chocolate, it literally opens up their hearts.”

f you re not lucky enough to li e in Burlington, you can order Nu Chocolat online at www.nuchocolat.com

ECCO CLOTHES FOR WOMEN AND MEN

From e eryday l ry to that spe ial o asion dress o has e erything yo need from designers like other enim S sa na ona o A enim and i hael Stars o ll nd the latest denim the most ea tif l dresses and a ton of great tops e also ha e a sele tion of the est esigner of en s denim and great asi s! www.eccoclothesboutique.com

2022 holiday gift guide

PERIWINKLE’S FINE JEWELRY

ow do we reate the world s nest ewelry he ea ty of o r pro ess is in its simpli ity othing is o tso r ed othing is mass prod ed and the res lt is nothing short of e isite he world s nest ewelry rafted in o r lo al atelier starting at Finan ing a aila le www.perrywinkles.com

JESS BOUTIQUE

SLATE

SLATE offers a wide selection of intentionally  rated gifts for the home and lifestyle that are s re to impress e eryone on yo r list this season A top pi k in l des the Siempre re y led lanket rafted with fa tory toffs that were otherwise land ll o nd this hea yweight lanket is still soft thi k d ra le and in redi ly o y   www.slatehome.co/siempre -recycled-blanket

RADIANCE MEDICAL AESTHETICS AND

WELLNESS SPA

i ing is ea tif l!  i e the gift of radi an e on den e and rela ation to yo r lo ed ones this year with adian e edi al Aestheti s and ellness Spa e want the people we lo e admire and are for to also take the time to are for them sel es At adian e we an pro ide them with a spa treatment to nwind a laser fa ial that will oost their on den e or perhaps a andle and skin are prod t so they an ring rela ation straight to the omfort of their own home hi he er they may hoose a gift from adian e will lea e a lasting impa t on their happi ness health and well eing Stop y o r lini to rowse or p r hase an e ift ard thro gh o r we site www.radiancevt.com

FERRO ESTATE & CUSTOM JEWELERS

Designed and custom made by Ferro Jewelers in Stowe, VT. The “Stowe Strong snow ake is in white gold with high-quality diamonds and was designed to commemorate our o ntry s to gh ght with and Vermont’s resilience, passion and hope Instagram: ferro_jewelers_stowe

BARE SPA

A Bare gift card is the perfect way to give the gift of beauty and on den e deal for any occasion, and so simple to purchase. The Bare gift card can be for any amount and used for any of our services or products. The best part—purchase online whenever you need a special gift!

www.vagaro.com/barevt/ gift-certificates

EXPRESSIONS

OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE

tdoor ear hange o t tting ermont ad ent res sin e ith a h ge in entory of new sed and dis o nted e ipment o r friendly  e pert staff is ready to help folks of all le els of e perien e hether yo prefer to hike ike ski amp lim paddle or simply en oy the lo al lands ape we ha e the gear to get yo o t there www.gearx.com

GREEN ENVY

oon oot   ro t ona o i op oots  Shop oon oots and other l e gifts at reen n y! e arry all of yo r fa orite rands lla ohnson olden oose adig oltaire eroni a eard erri osenthal o ssy enny ird ewelry Frank ileen ro h alker and more isit s in rlington Stowe an hester enter and online at shopgreenenvy.com

A LITTLE SOMETHING

Shop beautiful and affordable jewelry, clothing, gifts and more at A Little Something!  A Little Something has something for everyone and every occasion from small companies to local and independent designers. Stay unique with the great selection found right here in Shelburne Bay Plaza. Free giftwrapping and lots of easy parking!  www.alitlesomething vt.com

SEASON'S BEST

BY TAY GREENLEAF PHOTOS COURTESY OF PETE CURIALLE CATHLENE IRISH, ISORA LITHGOW AND COLETTE KULIG

Pillowy Perfection

Alexx Shuman of Nomadic Kitchen brings a

confectionary

classic to new levels

“Marshmallows became my vehicle for creativity,” says Alexx Shuman, “They are an opportunity to spread joy–a chance to surprise people." Founder (and affectionately known as the “Marshmallow girl”) for Nomadic Kitchen, Alexx has watched her love for the sticky, comfort confectionery turn into an entrepreneurial dream.

A CHANGE OF SPIRIT

Despite a love for marshmallows since she was a girl, Alexx hadn’t always imagined becoming ermont s first marshmallow confectionery t took about 10 years of culinary school, food writing, and marketing to finally reali e the one thing she was most passionate about was home for the holidays one year making marshmallows with my mom,” explains Alexx, d made them before, but this time saw

them in a new light– through the lense of e ery di erse e perience d had throughout my 20s ith her epiphany, le spent a furious three days making three unique recipes, launching a website, and gathering friends and family to be her first customers After seeing such a positive response within the first week, le ne er turned back, and found herself with a full blown business three months later

SERVING NOSTALGIA

hile some might find marshmallows to be a niche market, Alexx sees them as a gateway to good memories want to gi e folks moments of childlike wonder,” explains le hile many of us grew up with the mass-produced, supermarket marshmallows, Nomadic Kitchen strives to give you the sweet treat you ha e been missing all along ith no preser ati es or dyes, and made fresh daily, the word to best describe Alexx’s confectionery is soulful want people to be able to taste the love and intention behind all my products, says le , e re making marshmallows as magical as our memories

This is not ust your a erage marshmallow hile toasted marshmallows are a classic, Alexx also boasts a revolving door of seasonal staples like Strawberry Rose, Spiced umpkin, and uttered um The company also has some best sellers that continue

Right:

Below:

Marshmallows pair perfectly with hot chocolate or even your morning coffee.

The marshmallows toast up perfectly with a crunchy outside and a custardy inside.

year ‘round. “I call our Dulce de Leche Marshmallows our “gateway marshmallow.” t s the a or that launched the company and has been the fan fa orite since day one n how le gets her recipe ideas, she e plains that it s all in keeping the right balance er inspiration comes from e erything from holidays to her fa orite cookbooks always keeping in mind what ingredients will work well in a bite si ed package while keeping the perfect pillowy te ture

FREE SPIRIT

espite the outpouring of orders and support, le claims she has no desire to set up roots and create a storefront t s ne er been part of our mission that s part of the reason we re called omadic itchen we aren t looking to be tied down ased online with pop up shops and e ents along the way, le ustifies this type of irtual business from her past e perience with the lack of e ibility and work life balance that comes with brick and mortar shops and restaurants To date,

Alexx has partnered with over 50 stores for wholesale distribution, but mainly works from her online shop for direct sales to her customer base.

As for expanding her production, she has a lot of dreams on the horizon in 2023. Hoping to receive funding to build their own kitchen and warehouse space, Alexx hopes this step will streamline production and make it easier for her and her team to do operations. On a more personal level, Alexx says she would love to step back enough to write her own cookbook and share the lo e ne er want to sacrifice the quality of my product or the quality of life for my team,” says Alexx. The secret ingredient is a perfect balance.

NOMADIC KITCHEN

www.nomadic-kitchen.com

Caring for Life.

A locally-owned nonprofit in Northfield, Vermont. Offering residential care services, expert rehabilitation and skilled nursing.

Below: A fan favorite, Dulce De Leche is just one of the many flavors offered from Nomadic Kitchen.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DANIELLE MARMER AND THE NHL BOSTON BRUINS

Above: Boston Bruins development camp this past July Oppposite: Bruins game Nov.12, 2022 at the Buffalo Sabres.

CHANGING THE GAME

Vermont-Raised Woman Makes History on The Ice

For decades boys have skated around their hometown rinks, fantasizing about making it to the NHL. It’s a daydream for girls too, as the Boston Bruins just hired the league s first female on ice coach

It’s a success story that all started in Vermont, and it may never have happened if it wasn’t for a small town’s charm.

Danielle Marmer, the Boston Bruins’ new player development and scouting assistant, says the impact of female presence in the NHL isn’t just about inspiring girls to aim for a future in hockey—rather, it’s changing the game for everybody.

“When I was at the development camp, I had these young boys reaching their arms toward the tunnel, asking me to sign an autograph,” Danielle said. “Those are important moments because they’re going to grow up not surprised when women are coaching them.”

A PLACE OF HER OWN

Born in Massachusetts, Danielle is a Boston Bruins fan to the core. Soon after she started walking, she wanted to be on the ice s a two year old, she begged for a chance to skate with her older sibling at the rink.

“I would just cry and scream, asking when it was going to be my turn,” said Danielle. “[My mom] didn’t know what to do with me.”

With an instructor’s blessing, her mother laced up skates for the wobbly toddler. Danielle says her first steps weren t like those of a child prodigy—she fell often, but apparently, it never phased her. “I would just pop right back up and keep going,” she said.

The family moved to Dorset when she was still in preschool, ingraining small town life into who she is today. “I loved going into town and waving at every single person who walked or drove by,” said Danielle, who has since realized

Above: At the Bruins Development Camp this past July, drafter players and entry-level AHL players trained together for a week in Boston.

Right and oppposite right: Youth Hockey in Vermont at Riley Rink.

that the ermont lifestyle afforded her freedom ust being able to kind of bike around where er you wanted to run through the woods and play outside er mother started the figure skating program at iley ink near anchester before ad ancing to become the facility s director, which meant the family li ed on the ice t fi e years old, anielle started playing hockey

THE ROUTE FROM ATHLETE TO COACH t was clear that liked hockey more than anything else was doing, recalled anielle remember running from my mom and my figure skating coach because they were trying to put me in leotards and sparkle hairspray, and refused and tried to escape That kind of stuff wasn t happening in the hockey space ut anielle admits that in the world of competiti e hockey, growing up in orset made her a big fish in a small pond y the time she was playing hockey for uinnipiac in 2013, she struggled with feelings of ade uacy There were a lot of ups and downs and a lot of ad ersity that had to face, said anielle long the way, her coach, assandra Turner, pointed out anielle had an incredible talent

for connecting with and motivating her teammates. When Danielle honed in on those abilities in her junior year of college, the team won the championship for the first time in the program’s history.

Her senior year, the season ended abruptly in o ertime during the uarterfinals ot ready to put down the stick, she committed to continue hockey through coaching. She worked for Connecticut College as an assistant coach for two years, then returned to Quinnipiac, where her former coach offered her a staff ob But soon came another big decision, what was next? She had no idea she was about to make history.

MAKING IT TO THE NHL

Danielle applied for the Boston Bruins Diversity and Inclusion Mentorship Program after her second year of working at Quinnipiac and she took the Bruins Job at the end of her third year. She did the program while also working at Quinnipiac.

“I looked at the program as a way to develop my ability to evaluate and project players and do it with scouts, she said he spent a year reviewing videos of amateur players and sharing her notes with a mentor who worked for the team. He was so impressed with her work that he asked if she was interested in scouting for the

Home game at TD Garden Nov. 7, 2022.

NHL professionally. Of course she was. But, at that point, she still didn’t believe a job with the team was within reach.

definitely had a little bit of imposter syndrome, thinking, ‘Am I good enough to be the first female for the ruins ould e en be the person they would choose if they were going to pick a female she remembered

Danielle admits that at the time, she assumed the NHL’s interest in her was realistically more helpful to get her an actual ob offer with a college team o when she recei ed an offer from the Bruins, she was shocked.

“You just don’t know which opportunity it’s going to be. Knock on every door because you don’t know which door will be the one that will lead to the or your dream, she said

THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN Danielle’s job with the Bruins is to work with both drafted players and the players on the organization’s AHL team, the Providence Bruins.

“I get to work with players who are so driven and excited to get here, and they have this willingness and eagerness because they aren’t yet with the Bruins, but they’re on the brink of being in the , she said

She credits her time in Vermont with making her who she is today he belie es her a nity to coaching is thanks to an upbringing that instilled a deep sense of caring and connection to those around her.

“I really think that comes from being from a small town, a small community where you know everybody, and you really care about e erybody, she said

BRIGHT IDEAS

BY TAY GREENLEAF PHOTOS COURTESY OF VERMONT WOODEN TOYS

“MY MAIN GOAL IS TO CREATE toys that will take kids away from their screens,” says Patrick Slater, owner and builder of Vermont Wooden Toy Factory. “I want to get them to think and imagine.” It’s not just children that Patrick wants to inspire either, adults also have been awed by the craftsmanship and engineering that Patrick has poured into each and every toy he has produced. Based out of his shop in Charlotte, VT, Patrick has created a wonderland of toys that allow his love for mechanical engineering to run free.

TOY STORY

Since childhood, Patrick always had a keen eye for toy-making and their creation. Although his hobby of making boats and planes was inspiring enough, it was a family heirloom that really put him on his path. “ As a kid I spent hours looking at a book that was published in 1913 which was passed down from my grandfather, titled:“The Boy Mechanic: 700

Inspiring Imaginations

Patrick Slater of Vermont Wooden Toy Factory engineers fun for children and adults

Above: The Mother-in-Law is one of Patrick's first creations and is still a best seller today.

Below: Marblelous is a favorite among educators and therapists.

Right: Patrick uses mostly wood from his 20-acre lot to create his toys.

Things for Boys To Do,” says Patrick. “ I lo ed to figure out how things work

This lo e for engineering and construction followed atrick into his adult life, where after 30 years working in T, in 201 he decided to change his life by going into woodworking espite a change towards the better, he continued to ha e haunting dreams of new creations spent many sleepless nights

designing a ig in my head that would utili e a router to car e a spiral in a wooden dowel, e plains atrick t became a challenge when a fellow woodworker told me he didn t think it was possible

ri en, atrick made the first prototype for arblelous piral, a simple marble run which he placed on tsy and found that it was beginning to sell This inspired him to create

more complex designs, resulting in “The Crank” and “Mother-in-Law”-- all three of which continue to be top sellers for Patrick today due to their engineering, craftsmanship, and of course, fun.

CUSTOM CREATIONS

While the original drive towards toy-making was to hone his engineering spirit, Patrick says his new motivation is to inspire children and adults just like himself. “I always desire to create unique toys that hopefully inspire kids to think about how things work,” says Patrick. “Most of my toy designs can’t be found anywhere else is first creation, Marblelous Spiral” has especially become a beloved favorite to educators and therapists due to its grounding sensory experience that can’t be achieved by other toys made from plastic. Patrick also gets an outpouring of admiration at craft fairs from adults who are keen to quality craftsmanship and engineering, and of course from children who just love to play. “ Our table [at craft fairs]

Opposite: Patrick uses local Maple and Cherrywood for most of his products.

is always full of kids,” says Patrick. “We joke that there will be a babysitting fee if they leave their kids at our booth.”

CLOSE TO HOME

It isn’t just the concept of the toys that Patrick uses a personal touch on either. Most of the wood used to create each toy is harvested from local maple or cherry hardwood trees. y first series of prototypes were made from hardwood I had purchased from a retail supplier, but I quickly found it to be too expensive,” explains Patrick. “Just before the pandemic, wood prices rose sharply so I decided to invest in a bandsaw mill. Now most of the wood we use is harvested from our 20-acre wooded lot. It’s truly a timber to toy production.” Using quality wood with quality craftsmanship isn’t just for show either, Patrick

Above: Stacking Stones were a product of Patrick's inability to dispose of the extra pieces of wood from his creations.

tells us that from the beginning, his goal was to create a product that would last for generations.

Now in 2022, Patrick says he is facing a happy problem: whether to remain a small business or begin expanding production. “ I get requests from people who want me to recreate a long-lost childhood toy, and even educators and therapists as far as UK and Australia who want specialty toys for their work,” says Patrick. “These requests alone mean I need to start looking at scaling up production.” Despite his popular demand, Patrick admits he would be just as happy remaining a small Vermont business. Like the art put into all of his work, atrick finds he works best close to home

Vermont Wooden Toy Factory Charlotte,

VT vermontwoodentoy.com

BY TAY GREENLEAF PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON FOOD SHELF

FAITH IN FEEDING

South Burlington Food Shelf is committed to feeding the community

A MATTER OF FAITH

In early 2018, Peter Leduc and a small group of friends had a lot weighing on their minds. Dedicated to pursuing their respective faiths more fully on a daily le el, the group banded together to find a way to best give back to the South Burlington community. After consulting with the school district, worship centers, ommon oots, a non profit that was helping feed about 30 SB families, the VT Foodbank, and the other surrounding town food shelves, it was thought that there would be about 200 households in need of a food shelf. That is how the idea of the South Burlington Food Shelf was born. Opening the storefront just a mere four months before the COVID lockdowns, the original group and community volunteers that spearheaded the project never missed a day. Now the director of SB Food Shelf, Patrick Carmolli only sees the demand for their services grow. “The number of households needing our help has risen dramatically since we began,” says Peter. “ Covid had a lot to do with that but we also expected to grow as people became aware of where we were and what we do.” Peter has seen the number of households in need rise from around 250 at the start to 720, with an average of 40 households fed per week.

A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS

Despite such a rise in demand, Peter feels grateful for the amount of volunteers and support they receive from the community. “ Through our volunteers, donors, and people spreading the word, we have been able to help the people in need in South Burlington. We are always in need of volunteers– without them we would close.”

Alongside individual volunteers, Trader Joes has stepped up to the plate, offering around 1200 lbs of food and supplies per week. The Food Shelf also partners with Common Roots, who come every day from May to Thanksgiving and set up a tent outside to give away fresh, organic produce and prepared goods they have made. “Each day we have been open we have received a donation of food, supplies, or a financial donation from someone or a business in the community,” says Peter. “I am amazed at the lengths people go to help us.”

SB Food Shelf tries to be as available as possible for both the households in need as well as those offering to donate. The storefront is currently open for donations on Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am and 4pm to 6pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 8am to 10am, but you can also call them to work out a time that is best for you. Peter explains that the items the Food Shelf needs the most are canned, boxed, and packaged foods (including baking supplies, coffee and tea, and sauces) to paper products, feminine hygiene products, and soaps. They will also gladly accept

Left: 5 volunteers standing are from left to right:  Mike Maloney, Randy Kay, Debra Welsh, Peter (Pedro) Carmolli, and Steve Wehmeyer.

fresh produce as long as it is in its own separate container. Along with food products, Peter notes that they will always accept monetary donations and gift cards to places like supermarkets.

A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY

While to some, donating a box of pasta might not seem like a big deal, Peter explains that the donations go to a wider community of people in need than we might think. “ Most of our customers are working families who have full time jobs but still need the support,” says Peter. “ We also see a lot of senior citizens, homeless, and now college students who are becoming the fastest growing segment of food shelf users in the USA.” While it is tough work running the Food Shelf, Peter says there is no greater reward than seeing how thankful people are for what the group provides. “Our customers are wonderful people,” exclaims Peter, “We all need a bit of help every once in a while.”

To get involved or to see a more extensive list of items to donate, go to the SB Food Shelf website at southburlingtonfoodshelf.org, email southburlingtonfoodshelf@gmail.com, or call at 802-858-5267.

South Burlington Food Shelf

356 Dorset St. South Burlington, VT 05403

Photo: Jim Westphalen

153 Main Street

Burlington, VT

(802) 86-Flynn www.flynnvt.org

DECEMBER 3, 7:30PM

WARREN MILLER’S DAYMAKER

DECEMBER 6, 7:30PM

HIP HOP NUTCRACKER

DECEMBER 7, 7:30PM

A CELTIC FAMILY CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 10, 7:30PM

VSO HOLIDAY POPS

DECEMBER 11, 4PM

VYO AT THE FLYNN: ORCHESTRAPALOOZA

DECEMBER 14, 6PM

BLUE’S CLUES & YOU

DECEMBER 17, 2PM & 7PM

DECEMBER 18, 1PM & 6PM

VERMONT’S OWN “NUTCRACKER”

JANUARY 12, 7:30PM

BRIAN REGAN

JANUARY 19, 8PM

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS

JANUARY 22 & 23, 7:30PM

ANASTASIA

JANUARY 29, 8PM

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV

FEBRUARY 4, 7:30PM

VSO ELECTRIC DREAMS

FEBRUARY 5, 3PM

VYO WINTER CONCERT

FEBRUARY 17, 7:30PM

MANUAL CINEM’S FRANKENSTEIN

FEBRUARY 28–MARCH 2

THE BOOK OF MORMON

MARCH 8, 7:30PM

IL DIVO

MARCH 10, 7:30PM

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

MARCH 11, 8PM

HEATHER MCMAHAN

MARCH 14 & 15, 6PM

BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

BRIAN REGAN

BLUES CLUES

IL DIVO

HEATHER MCMAHAN

CHURCH ST. MARKETPLACE

NOVEMBER 25, NOON COME AND SEE SANTA

NOVEMBER 25, 5:30PM ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING AND CAROLING

DECEMBER 9, 4PM HIGH SCHOOL CAROLING DECEMBER 9, 6PM HIGH SCHOOLS PERFORMING MADRIGAL FESTIVAL St Joseph’s Cathedral

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB

101 Main Street Burlington, VT

www.vermontcomedyclub.com

DECEMBER 1, 7PM

KINGDOM KIDS: NICE SHOW

DON’T IT?

DECEMBER 2 & 3, 7PM & 9PM

MYQ KAPLAN

DECEMBER 4, 11AM ELEGANZA & ESPRESSO

DECEMBER 9 & 10 7PM & 9PM

JACKIE FABULOUS

DECEMBER 10, 5PM GOOD CLEAN FUN

DECEMBER 15–DECEMBER 18, 7PM & 9PM STAVROS HALKIAS

DECEMBER 30 , 7PM & 9PM

DECEMBER 31, 8PM & 10:30PM

IVAN DECKER

JANUARY 12, 7PM

NATALIE CUOMO & DAN LAMORTE

MARCH 9, 7PM

MARCH 10 & MARCH 11, 7PM & 9PM

CAMERON ESPOSITO

135 Church Street Burlington, VT

www.burlingtoncityarts.org

DECEMBER 3–DECEMBER 25

BTV WINTER MARKET

Every Saturday & Sunday, 12pm Every Friday, 2pm December 22, 2pm

BURLINGTON CITY ARTS

DECEMBER 14, 6:30PM

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN FILM SERIES: ALBERT FREY: THE ARCHITECTURAL ENVOY—PART I

JANUARY 18, 6:30PM

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN FILM SERIES: ALBERT FREY: THE ARCHITECTURAL INTERPRETER—PART II

JANUARY 19, 6PM

ARTIST TALK: VALERIE HIRD

FEBRUARY 15, 6:30PM

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN FILM SERIES: DAVID HOCKNEY AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS

MARCH 15, 6:30PM

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN FILM SERIES: LOUIS SULLIVAN: THE STRUGGLE FOR AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE

JACKIE FABULOUS

CAMERON ESPOSITO

STAVROS HALKIAS

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY EXPOSITION

DECEMBER 3, 11AM

VERMONT HOLIDAY MARKET

DECEMBER 11, 8:30AM

GIGANTIC INDOOR FLEA MARKET

DECEMBER 18, 10:30AM

MT.SINAI SHRINERS BINGO

JANUARY 8, 10:30AM

MT.SINAI SHRINERS BINGO

JANUARY 20 - JANUARY 22

YANKEE SPORTSMAN’S CLASSIC

Relax!

VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

DECEMBER 17, 5PM

BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT

The Grafton Community Church

DECEMBER 18, 4PM

BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT

Manchester First Congregational church

JANUARY 20, 7:30PM

JUKEBOX Merchant’s Hall

JANUARY 21, 3PM & 7:30PM

JUICEBOX Higher Ground

FEBRUARY 1, 7:30PM

DAVID M. WILSON MEMORIAL FARMERS NIGHT CONCERT

The State House

FEBRUARY 4, 7:30PM

VSO AT THE FLYNN: ELECTRIC DREAMS

DECEMBER 9, 7:30PM

HOLIDAY POPS!

Barre Opera House

DECEMBER 10, 7:30PM

HOLIDAY POPS!

The Flynn

DECEMBER 11, 3PM

HOLIDAY POPS

The Paramount

DECEMBER 14, 7:30PM

BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT Woodstock Town Hall Theatre

DECEMBER 15, 7:30PM

BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT Warren United Church

DECEMBER 16, 7:30PM

BRASS QUINTET & COUNTERPOINT the United Church Newport

NECTAR’S

DECEMBER 1–DECEMBER 29, 9PM

MI YARD REGGAE NIGHT

Every Thursday

DECEMBER 3 KATRINA RYKMAN

DECEMBER 6–DECEMBER 27, 8PM

DEAD SET PRESENTED BY FIDDLEHEAD Every Tuesday

188 Main Street Burlington, VT (802)658-4771 www.liveatnectars.com

DECEMBER 14, 12PM COMEDY JAM

DECEMBER 14, 9PM WEEN WEDNESDAY FEATURING KNIGHTS OF BROWN TABLE

DECEMBER 15, 8PM MANIC FOCUS AT METRONOME

DECEMBER 17, 9PM DELVON LAMARR ORGAN TRIO

DECEMBER 21, 8PM METAL OF THE MONTH

FEBRUARY 5, 3PM

VERMONT YOUTH ORCHESTRA SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERT

2 Church Street Burlington, VT (802) 864-5741 www.vso.org

BLACK FLANNEL

NOVEMBER 30, 6:30PM

PAINT NIGHT OWL

DECEMBER 7, 5:30PM HOLIDAY SUCCULENT GLOBE TERRARIUMS

JANUARY 11, 6:30PM

PAINT NIGHT: WINTER’S NIGHT

FEBRUARY 8, 6:30PM PAINT NIGHT: SNOW BEAR

WINTER HAPPENINGS | CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SAMPLE OF EVENTS, SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE CALENDAR

HIGHER GROUND

1214 Williston Road South Burlington, VT (802) 652-0777 www.highergroundmusic.com

DECEMBER 18, 8PM

BONNY LIGHT HORSEMAN

JANUARY 13, 9PM

THE FOUR HORSEMEN

JANUARY 19, 7PM JOE PERA

JANUARY 19, 8PM GREENSKY BLUEGRASS

JANUARY 20, 9PM

DRAG ME TO THE SHORE

JANUARY 26, 8PM

JON SPENCER & THE HITMAKERS

JANUARY 31, 8:30PM

BIG THIEF

FEBRUARY 3, 7:30PM SAINTS & LIARS, BOW THAYER

DECEMBER 5, 8PM

BIT BRIGADE PERFORMS “MEGA MAN II + DUCKTALES” LIVE

DECEMBER 7, 8PM

WEAKENED FRIENDS FATHER FIGURE, LAKE WAVES

DECEMBER 8, 8PM

PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG

DECEMBER 8, 8PM

THE BALLROOM THIEVES

DECEMBER 8, 8PM

MARTIN SEXTON

Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center

DECEMBER 9, 7:30PM

ALMOST QUEEN

DECEMBER 10, 8PM

PATRICK WATSON

DECEMBER 11, 8PM

THUS LOVE, GIFT

DECEMBER 13, 7:45PM CURSIVE, ANTHONY GREEN

DECEMBER 13, 8PM

ODDISEE & GOOD COMPNY

DECEMBER 15, 7:30PM

CHANNEL 5 LIVE WITH ANDREW CALLAGHAN

DECEMBER 15, 8:30PM MIHALI

DECEMBER 16–DECEMBER 17, 9PM AN EVENING WITH TWIDDLE

FEBRUARY 6, 7:30PM

ELERI WARD

FEBRUARY 27, 8PM

MARGO PRICE, TRE BURT

MARCH 7, 8PM PEPPER

MARTIN SEXTON

PATRICK WATSON

OTHER NOTEWORTHY EVENTS

DECEMBER 10–11, 11AM

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR

Lucy and Howe Brewing Jericho, VT www.lucyandhowebrewing.com

DECEMBER 10, 3PM

BREW & SKI WEEKEND Smuggler’s Notch Resort Jeffersonville, VT www.smuggs.com

DECEMBER 15, 8PM

MANIC FOCUS

Club Metronome 188 Main St. Burlington, VT www.seetickets.us/event/Manic-Focus-atMetronome/502417

DECEMBER 16, 7PM

CHRISTMAS WITH RILEY CLEMMONS

Ignite Church 1037 S Brownell Rd. Williston, VT www.bandsintown.com/a/ 12157221-riley-clemmons

FEBRUARY 2, 7:30PM

COMEDY THURSDAY WITH GREG WARREN

Contois Auditorium Burlington, VT www.stubhub.com/greg-warren-burlingtontickets-2-2-2023/event/150429575/

One kind word can warm three winter months —Japanese

proverb