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Autumn Ruminations
The year is winding down all around us. We know we’re not the only ones who love this time of year, and it’s reflected in this issue. It’s amazing for us to watch, learn from, and enjoy the craft beverage scene in Vermont. Local distillers are always looking for new opportunities and partners, as showcased in our spotlight on two different distillers.
Whetstone Beer Co. is back and going strong. It has a new owner, and a new approach, but the same great beer. Check out our conversation with Keane Aures, owner of North Chair Brewing and now, Whetstone Beer Co.
The Killington World Cup returns to Killington Ski Resort. Don’t miss our deep dive into the competition, and definitely DON’T miss the event! It’s a blast of a weekend.
Lincoln Peak Vineyard has new owners and a dedication to quality local wines. Allow us to introduce you to them.
Plus, we’ve got tastings, new releases, concerts, events, and a whole lot more. So, grab your favorite craft beverage, snag a place by the fire, and enjoy our issue.
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Whetstone Brewing >
has opened their taproom on Frost Street in Brattleboro, offering craft beer tastings, tasting flights, beer to go, and more. www.whetstonebeer.com
SNOW REPUBLIC
BREWERY > in West Dover has opened an additional location at 100 Main Street in Brattleboro! Now, two spots to drop in for food and maybe a frosty beer. Cheers! www.snowrepublicbrewery.com
Shelburne Tap House
> on Shelburne Road in Shelburne has expanded! There’s a new bar that seats plenty and serves some of the finest craft beers around. I’ll have a Lil Lush, please! www.shelburnetaphouse.com
Two Heroes Brewery/Public House
> won two Bronze Medals at the U.S. Open Beer Championship held last July. The Bronze Medal in the Aged Beer category went to their Tripel de Seyval, and the Bronze Medal in the Session category went to their Nordic Witbier. Congratulations! www.twoheroesbrewery.com
BLACK FLANNEL BREWING CO.
PNEUMA 6.7%
Black IPAs contain roasted malt balanced with fresh American hops, making this a truly unique style. Pneuma features two unhusked malts—Midnight Wheat and Carafa III—both of which lend coffee and cocoa notes while minimizing harshness or heavy bitterness from the roasting process. The hop profile on Pneuma is heavy on pine, resin, and orange peel, with subtle notes of dried berries. It finishes with rich maltiness that comes as a surprise in a hop-forward beer.
FEATS OF STRENGTH FESTBIER 5.9%
This pale Oktoberfest Lager has aromas of light sourdough bread and ear thy noble hops that pair wonderfully with light malty flavors that fade to fresh dough before ending on a crisp, clean note. Although Oktoberfest started in 1810, Feats of Strength didn’t emerge to replace Märzen until the 1990s. Essentially, it’s a paler and slightly hoppier version of Marzen, made to be “less filling and more poundable.” It is now the official beer served at the annual Munich Oktoberfest. www.blackflannel.com
STOWE CIDER CIDER DONUT 5.0%
We’re stoked to continue our partnership with North Country Donuts to bring you their delicious recipe in hard cider form. Cider Donut is made with our signature super-dry cider and infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, blended with fresh-pressed apple cider, and finished with a touch of vanilla and brown sugar. This one has that unbeatable Cider Donut flavor without all the sugar. It’s semi-dry, and as good as they come. www.stowecider.com
VERMONT DISTILLERS
METCALFE’S PEACH LIQUEUR 20%
Made from Vermont maple syrup, this liqueur has a dark honey hue and sweet maple-candy aroma. The viscous palate tastes just like maple syrup, accented with butterscotch richness and a final kick of cinnamon and clove. Try it in the drink recipe below. www.vermontdistillers.com
ORANGE YOU GLAD
1.5 oz Metcalfe’s Peach Liqueur
1.5 oz Catamount Vodka
2 oz Prosecco
Orange juice to taste
Combine peach liqueur and vodka in a glass over ice. Top with Prosecco and then orange juice. Garnish with an orange wedge.
SIMPLE ROOTS BREWING COMPANY
A dark, rich, dry-finished Czech-style Pilsner that’s available on tap and in cans. Perfect for cooler nights. www.simplerootsbrewing.com
GOOD MEASURE
PUB & BREWERY
OG 4.5%
This “Pennsylvania-style” amber lager is brewed with a mix of Pilsner and caramel malts and a touch of flaked corn for a subtle sweetness. It was hopped lightly with traditional German varietals and then fermented low and slow with our house lager yeast. Post-fermentation, it was lagered at nearly freezing temperatures for over four weeks. It has notes of caramel corn, crisp autumn days, and freshly baked bread. www.goodmeasurebrewing.com
GOODWATER BREWERY
Our Oktoberfest is a smooth, medium-bodied, clean German lager with a malty flavor and a rich toasty aroma. Creamy at the start, the hops balance the Pilsen malt, giving way to a crisp lager finish worthy of a classic Munich celebration. www.goodwaterbreweryvt.com
FOUR QUARTERS BREWING
VAMPIRE DEATHWISH 6%
Vampire Deathwish has a wonderfully lush cherry flavor that is slightly sour with a subtle earthy undertone.
WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST 7%
Perfect for those crisp fall days, Wicked Witch of the West is a West Coast-style IPA with a clean, refreshing, hop-forward taste. Brewed with a cauldron of Cascade hops, expect a cleansing bitterness balanced out by sweet caramel malts.
THIS PLACE IS HAUNTED 7%
A Mosaic- and Ella-hopped IPA that pours a ghoulish green but tastes heavenly. The aroma is fruity with notes of papaya, tangerine, and a subtle citrusy note backed up by light earthy spice. It’s dry and crisp, and a perfect brew for the season. www.4qbc.com
SWITCHBACK BREWING CO.
MÄRZEN FEST BIER 5.2%
A classic Oktoberfest lager! Wunderbar maltiness with a balanced and crisp hop character. www.switchbackvt.com
LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS
CHANGE IN THE AIR IPA 5.8%
Fresh cans of our collaboration with Lawson’s Finest Liquids are here! Get yours and join us in supporting the Change in the Air Foundation: a nonprofit working toward a more inclusive beer industry for Black and Brown brewers. It’s specially brewed with Alora, Trident, and Lotus hops donated by our friends at Hopsteiner, and has notes of tropical fruit, fresh citrus, peach, and more. Proceeds from sales go directly to support the Change in the Air Foundation.
FEST BIER 5.3%
Fest Bier lager has toasty, biscuit notes from German malts that are complemented by the earthy, floral tones of noble hops. A prost-worthy pour perfect for the crisp fall weather. www.lawsonsfinest.com
WHIRLIGIG BREWING RAKING LEAVES 5.5%
Raking Leaves, a sour and spiced ale, is back! It’s our anti-pumpkin pumpkin beer, a sour beer lover’s seasonal favorite. www.whirligig.com
REINA ESSER
North Chair Brewing A New Beginning on Maple Valley Ski Mountain
North Chair Brewing is gearing up for a vibrant fall season, and owner Keane Aures couldn’t be more excited. Recently acquiring Whetstone Beer Co., a beloved local favorite, Keane is blending the best of both worlds by introducing his brand, North Chair Brewing, while keeping Whetstone’s
legacy alive. “Fall in Vermont is a magical time,” says Keane, “and we’re embracing the season with fresh brews, community events, and the development of Maple Valley Ski Mountain into a full-fledged brewery and distillery.”
The name North Chair Brewing comes from Maple Valley’s popular
North Chair ski lift. Once this exciting renovation is complete, the space promises to be a welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike, combining tradition with exciting new ventures.
Whetstone Beer Co. has deep roots in southern Vermont, starting as a cozy brewpub on the banks of the Connecticut River in downtown
Brattleboro. As demand grew, Whetstone added a production facility located at 39 Frost Street, and now, that very spot houses the newly renovated North Chair Brewing tasting room.
While you can still savor your favorite Whetstone Beer Co. brews, you’ll also get a taste of North Chair Brewing’s delicious creations.
The tasting room’s design offers a welcoming space where visitors can enjoy great beer and feel connected to the local community. Both the tasting room and the Maple Valley location share a nostalgic design that reflects the charm and spirit of Maple Valley’s heyday.
One of the first orders of business under Keane’s leadership was preparing for the fall. “The Whetstone Leafin Peepin Oktoberfest is perfect for the season,” he explains. “It’s sweet, malty, and crisp—just what you need to complement the autumn air.” North Chair Brewing’s fall lineup
also includes a traditional dark Czech lager and smooth Oktoberfest.
The transition to new ownership wasn’t without challenges, especially with the complexities of Vermont’s Act 250, which delayed the development of Maple Valley.
This land-use law, aimed at protecting Vermont’s natural environment, held up North Chair’s plans for years, but this September, Keane was finally granted the permits necessary to move forward. “It’s been a long road, but we’re excited to start,” says Keane.
In keeping with Whetstone Beer Co.’s tradition of community engagement, the North Chair Brewing crew plans to continue popular initiatives like “Pints for Parks,” which raises money for Vermont state parks. “We’re about to celebrate Vermont State Parks’ 100th anniversary with a special beer and label,” shares Keane.
Recently, the brewery hosted an event at Jamaica State Park that
coincided with the whitewater release from the Ball Mountain Dam, creating the perfect backdrop for a day of outdoor activities and enjoying Whetstone's Golden Hour Helles lager, commemorating the monumental anniversary.
As the North Chair Brewing team contemplates its future goals, it’s clear that the mission honors the past while pushing forward with new and innovative ideas. “We want to build on the magic of Whetstone Beer
NORTH CHAIR BREWING
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Dummerston, VT
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Co. while introducing our unique offerings,” the team agrees. North Chair Brewing’s highly anticipated Maple Valley location will be a gathering space for locals and tourists alike, creating a nostalgic connection to the ski mountain’s history. The team also plans to produce various spirits at the Maple Valley location, including whiskeys, gins, and vodkas, under the South Chair brand, named after the ski lift south of the lodge.
As the first fall under North Chair’s ownership arrives, they are optimistic about the future. “We want visitors to take away more than just great beer,” Keane explains. “We want them to feel like they’ve discovered a place to relax, connect, and be part of something special.”
Whether through sipping a seasonal brew on the porch or gathering with friends at the new tasting room, North Chair Brewing aims to create an experience that will leave a lasting impression on everyone who visits. For those unable to visit in person, Whetstone Beer Co. is currently distributing across Vermont and, hopefully soon, across New England, ensuring that the taste of Vermont reaches far beyond the state’s borders.
BY MARIE EDINGER
World-Class Skiing Comes to the Mountain
THE KILLINGTON CUP ATTRACTS HUNDREDS OF ATHLETES AND THOUSANDS OF SPECTATORS TO THE RESORT
For the past eight years, the U.S. Skiing World Cup Series has kicked off in Killington.
KILLINGTON RESORT & PICO MOUNTAIN
4763 Killington Road, Killington, VT
www.killington.com/things-todo/world-cup-fis-ski-racing /killington-cup
The Stifel Killington Cup, slated to begin this year on November 29, is the first stop on the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour. It attracts the fastest female ski racers in the world, and it’s the most-attended women’s event on the World Cup circuit.
Brooke Geery, marketing specialist at Killington, says the work they put into making the event memorable is why so many people enjoy it. But there’s a lot of pressure to live up to expectations. “The whole village is built in the weeks
leading up to the event. So, there are all of those logistics,” Brooke says. “We’re coordinating with the entire town.”
The grandstands, VIP tent, and course are all set up specifically for the event each year. The race course is one of the more challenging components. There are four different alpine skiing competitions: downhill, super G, slalom, and giant slalom. The latter two involve skiing between poles spaced at intervals.
The snow the competitive skiers use isn’t the typical snow guests are used
to. The professionals prefer a hard surface for maximum speed. The people building the course achieve that hard snow through a process called “injecting.”
“It’s essentially hosing down the snow,” Brooke explains. “When you make snow, normally, it needs to settle. The water concentration is high, and it essentially drains out underneath. So, they let that happen, but then they add more water to refreeze it.”
Brooke says the lead-up to the event is unpredictable, yet they’ve managed to keep it going for eight years. In the past, she says, they’ve made do even when the temperature was 60 degrees during the weeks just before the race. Ideally, they need the temperature to be around 27 degrees to make snow, which they often do. “Our snowmaking team goes crazy,” Brooke says.
Why Killington? Part of the reason is that the resort is a world-class venue. It has the capacity and resources to handle the large-scale event and has the appropriate trails. A smaller resort simply wouldn’t be able to pull off an event of this magnitude.
However, the competitions aren’t the only things to keep visitors entertained. “It’s just a huge party,” Brooke says. “We have about 100 athletes from all over the world, 30,000 spectators, and Killington is this tiny little town, so this is huge for everyone."
The resort hosts a parade and a fireworks display, and Fitz and the Tantrums and Eve 6 will perform live. They also have local vendors on hand, where visitors can shop and win prizes in giveaways.
Of course, there are plenty of food and beverages available, and Killington is known for its après-ski dining
options, from upscale to laid-back. The World Cup sets up pop-up bars near the bottom of the course, and an enormous new building, the K-1 Lodge, has a food court described as a “culinary haven” with something for everyone: a pub with live music, a finger-food-heavy menu, a brew bar with coffees and cocktails, and a barbecue grill with a patio offering gorgeous views. The town also has plenty of bars and restaurants on the access route leading up to the resort.
The World Cup Foundation hosts a party as well. A big highlight of that party is Mikaela Shiffrin, the winningest alpine skier—male or female—in the world. Mikaela has won Killington seven years out of eight.
Brooke says the energy in the room when she’s coming down the course is her favorite part of the entire event. “You can feel the excitement and the anticipation and then there's that moment where she puts out the best time ever and the room just erupts—that excitement is unmatched. It’s hard to describe,” Brooke says, her enthusiasm peaking as she talks about it. “That
excitement that exists just because our hometown hero is coming is so cool.”
Mikaela Shiffrin’s appearance is one tradition of the World Cup, but there are plenty of others that cause the town to fill up every single year. “It’s just 20,000 of your closest friends,” Brooke says with a laugh.
The World Cup is supported by the Killington World Cup Foundation, a nonprofit that assists winter sports infrastructure, programming, and athletes throughout the Northeast. In
2023, for instance, the foundation gave out $330,000 in grants spread across eight different states.
Plus, thanks to a partnership between the resort and Killington Mountain School, the course now stays up for an extra week after the World Cup so ski clubs and young athletes can practice on it. “For the younger athletes to have the opportunity to practice on an actual World Cup course is really unique,” Brooke says. “So, we’re excited to do that again this year.”
BY MARIE EDINGER
Big Dreams for a Small Vineyard
LINCOLN PEAK VINEYARD IS UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
Lincoln Peak Vineyard has been a New Haven staple since 2001, with its first commercially bottled wines appearing in 2006. Taking over a well-known, beloved vineyard might seem daunting, but Kevin Bednar and Nichole Bambacigno were up to the task.
The new owners met while working at Gallo Winery in California’s Central Valley. Nichole grew up on a ten-acre peach farm in the area and then studied biochemistry in San Luis Obispo. Gallo was her introduction to the industry.
Kevin, meanwhile, grew up in the Champlain Valley of Vermont, studied chemical engineering at Notre Dame, then moved to California to work at Gallo. After that, the two of them traveled all across the globe studying winemaking.
Kevin always had a yen to return to Vermont to pursue his passion; luckily for him—and Vermonters—Nichole supported that vision. Kevin and
Nichole developed a fast friendship that blossomed into love. Their family grew to include two baby girls and, eventually, their very own vineyard: Lincoln Peak.
Nichole says the couple moved into the space in April (in the middle of pruning season) and have been playing catch-up ever since. The two of them had been involved in wine
production their entire careers but had had no experience with tasting rooms and sales.
“We’re learning that as we go,” Nichole says gleefully. “It’s been really, really fun. Working in the vineyard has been a dream. It’s such a beautiful spot.”
Their first glimpse of Lincoln Peak came when they visited the vineyard
from their home in New Jersey, and when it became available, the couple started picturing themselves as possible vineyard owners.
Nichole says, “I remember us being like, ‘What if we did it? What if we were able to buy it?’”
Now that they own it, Nichole and Kevin plan to keep most things largely the same. “We just want to continue the legacy,” Nichole says.
For instance, Lincoln Peak has historically been a free concert venue every Friday during the summer. That tradition will live on. They’re also planning on bringing back the wine club with a new twist: The new plan will allow members to opt for three, six, or twelve bottles delivered four times a year.
As for the wine itself, the couple will offer old favorites along with some new varieties. Nichole says Lincoln Peak will keep making their Marquette and Farnsworth, two beloved reds. They’ll make Marquette rosé as well. They’re also bringing back a customer favorite called Ragtime, which is a slightly sweet blend with an acidic tone, made into a white, red, and a rosé.
What’s more, Kevin and Nichole intend to create some sparkling wines, a tribute to their experience working abroad in places like Austria
and New Zealand.
One is a pét-nat style (short for pétillant naturel), a type of wine bottled while the initial fermentation is still going on, resulting in a soft fizz, a slight haze, and a somewhat dry profile. They are also planning to make a Méthode Champenoise-style wine, where the wine goes through a second fermentation inside the bottle as it ages.
“We want to let the vineyard tell us what we should change,” Nichole says. “As we go through the growing season, we’re going to taste the different varieties and decide what types of wines we’re going to make.”
Another possible new venture is a single row of a varietal called Adalmiina. That’s an early-ripening, highly acidic white grape that Nichole hopes to make into a sparkling wine.
“I don’t think that’s been done in the past,” Nichole says. In time, she hopes all the wines they make will be estate-grown.
Ciders are another new thing the couple would like to take on. They’re currently talking with local Vermont apple growers for that project.
Nichole says she is happy about what the vineyard can bring to the community and feels the community gives her plenty in return.
BY REINA ESSER
A cider lover’s and family destination COLD HOLLOW CIDER
Located in the quaint valley between the Worcester and Green Mountain ranges in
COLD HOLLOW CIDER MILL
3600 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, VT
www.coldhollow.com
Waterbury, Vermont, Cold Hollow
Cider Mill is an essential stop on your fall foliage tour, as well as a must-visit for cider aficionados and families alike.
Founded in 1974, Cider Hollow is the perfect place to make new memories while reflecting on the mill’s historic past.
Dan Snyder, the current owner and third-generation steward of Cold
Hollow, has continued the tradition while also adapting to the modern tastes and interests of the community.
The mill is a year-round local attraction, drawing visitors from all over New England. The soul of Cold Hollow is the rich history and the quality of their products. You cannot visit without taking home cider jelly, maple syrup, and Cider Hollow
MILL
pancake mix—these are pantry staples in New England.
But if you ask Dan what brings people to Cold Hollow in the fall, his answer is immediate: “Cider and cider donuts. What else would you need this time of year?”
The mill’s rustic barn, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage, provides the perfect setting for this
indulgence. Cold Hollow’s cider donuts are legendary and said to be the best in New England.
During peak season, the mill produces 15,000 to 20,000 donuts a day to satisfy its 5,000 daily visitors. The property spans sixteen acres and has ample room to easily and comfortably host thousands of guests daily.
Beyond the donuts, Cold Hollow offers an authentic Vermont experience. Visitors can sample local beers, jams, jellies, honey, and other specialty foods—perfect for taking a piece of Vermont home or gifting to loved ones. Despite its growth, Cold Hollow has remained true to its roots. The cider is still pressed using a traditional rack-and-cloth method, a rare and
authentic setup in today’s cider industry. “There’s something about the press,” Dan shares. “Every time we do it, I still get excited.”
Families visiting Cold Hollow during the fall can expect a welcoming and warm experience. The main mill building, housed in an 1840s barn, is a family-friendly place to see the cider press in action and enjoy fresh cider donuts. The café provides a cozy dining experience, while the tasting room, located just across the way, offers live music every Saturday in the summer, along with a back porch and patio for relaxing. You can even see Cold Hollow’s very own bee hives in action.
Cold Hollow’s success is deeply rooted in its connection to the local community. The mill regularly hosts philanthropic events, local business organizations, and private gatherings throughout the year. “We are a community center at heart,” says Dan. “Every time we welcome locals or visitors through our doors, it’s a chance to share the unique experience of the mill.”
As fall approaches, Cold Hollow is preparing for another exciting season. With the launch of their new hard cider brand and the start of wholesale sales, Dan is optimistic about the future. “We want people to leave feeling happy and satisfied,” he says.
For those who can’t make the trip to Vermont, Cold Hollow offers a wide selection of products through their website, and offers shipping nationwide. But for those who can visit, a trip to Cold Hollow Cider Mill is guaranteed to be memorable—whether for the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cider donuts or the jugs of cider you’ll want to take home.
VERMONT-MADE POLITICAL CARTOONIST
Fueled by his love of current events, Tim Newcomb has climbed to the apex of his profession
Meet Tim Newcomb. He’s a celebrated political cartoonist who is as dynamic and colorful as his drawings. Tim is a longtime contributor to newspapers across Vermont, including Burlington-based Seven Days. Originally from Lakewood, Ohio, Tim spent his early years moving frequently across the US, forced to change and adapt. Despite this nomadic childhood, Tim’s passion for art and cartoons remained steadfast, fueled by a certain skepticism about the world around him.
FROM HIGH SCHOOL HIJINKS TO MADISON AVENUE
As a kid, Tim was enthralled with comics and superheroes, finding inspiration in the iconic pages of Mad Magazine. As soon as he could hold a pencil, he tried his hand at drawing, and by the time he reached high school, Tim was drawing cartoons critiquing the school’s social scene. These drawings of his classmates led him to publish a book of cartoons about high school life, which was sold as a class fundraiser. Although Tim had never imagined a career in political cartooning, this experience eventually led him to where he is today.
After graduating from Kenyon College in Ohio, where he majored in medieval history, Tim looked for work in New York City. He was hired as an assistant art director by the ad agency Kenyon & Eckhardt, where he honed his graphic design skills by creating storyboards and cartoons. He then moved to Forbes magazine as an associate art director while studying at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. Through this coursework, he met cartoonists for The New Yorker and built a network of peers who have been invaluable throughout his career.
Forbes gave Tim the chance to travel the world, leading him to New Zealand, where he met his wife. Upon moving to Vermont, Tim dove into graphic design work to pay the bills, although cartooning remained his true passion. With a playful tone, Tim describes cartooning as something that “keeps me in trouble,” a sentiment that has fueled his work since 1983.
MUCH ADO ABOUT SNOW AND SEWAGE
Tim’s first “trouble” as a political cartoonist came in 1985 when he
drew a cartoon published in the Barre Montpelier Times Argus about Killington Ski Resort’s controversial proposal to spray treated sewage through snow machines. The cartoon, which featured a chair lift with plungers, received backlash from the resort’s president, who responded with a lawsuit that made headlines. Thankfully, the ACLU stepped in to represent Tim, and the case was thrown out. This incident solidified Tim’s reputation as a fearless artist and was, impressively, his first cartoon to appear in The Wall Street Journal
Eventually, his cartoons were featured in nearly every paper across Vermont and New Hampshire and even picked up nationwide. This chain of events also marked the beginning of Tim’s relationship with Seven Days, which has continually supported his work.
HIS EARLY INFLUENCES
Tim’s transition from general cartooning to political cartoons was influenced by his interest in political events and the tumultuous political era of his youth, including the Vietnam War and the election of Ronald Reagan. His work resonates with the style of other brilliant cartoonists like Pat Oliphant, Jeff MacNelly, and Jim Borgman. It is informed by his personal experiences in Middle East war zones and living abroad in Ireland, Bavaria, and Ecuador.
Over the years, Tim’s style has become more simplified as the size for publication has shrunk. He admits that some days he can draw well, while others he “can’t draw a straight line.” Despite the challenges, including dealing with criticism and even lawsuits, Tim remains steadfast in his commitment to his craft.
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Tim has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including first-place awards from the New England Press Association and the Association of Alternative Newsmedia and recognition from Seven Days and other news media outlets. Despite his achievements, Tim remains humble, focusing on the joy of creation and the satisfaction of engaging with his community in Vermont.
Living just outside Montpelier, Tim is an integral part of his Vermont community, where he appreciates the vibrant food scene, craft beer, and creative atmosphere. He and his wife have raised two daughters, who live in Seattle, Washington, and Ottawa, Canada. Tim enjoys playing the Swedish nyckelharpa, a bowed instrument similar to a fiddle or violin but larger, when he’s not cartooning. You might even catch him playing with various groups around town. He is even heading to England to study the instrument further.
WHAT’S AHEAD
You can expect to see more from Tim, including a new collection of his work from 2008 to 2024, which will be called One More Lap and will be released later this year. He also spoke recently on the history of cartooning and storytelling at the Montpelier Senior Center, as part of a series organized by Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes.
Tim’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, creativity, and the impact of political cartooning. he doesn’t see himself stopping anytime soon and says he’ll continue to produce cartoons “as long as newspapers exist.” For Tim, the act of creation and the joy of contributing to his community’s discourse are his greatest rewards.
NEWCOMB STUDIOS
138 Main Street
Montpelier, VT
www.newcombstudios.com
BY MARIE EDINGER
All Together Now
Four Vermont spirits companies boost sales and productivity through timely collaborations
As the age-old age saying goes, nothing stays the same forever. It’s as true in life as it is in business. Businesses have to adapt to keep up with the public’s ever-changing tastes.
To do this, business owners have to figure out whether something is just a passing fad or if it’s likely to stick around for a while. They
must find creative ways to embrace trends yet still stand out to their customers. They have to stay true to themselves, even when creating crowd-pleasing products.
One way Vermont distillers have dealt with the changing business environment is through collaborations. One prime example of this is the collaboration between
Burlington’s Switchback Brewing and Appalachian Gap Distillery. Together, the two have created a new label: Essential Spirits.
That venture was born out of necessity during the pandemic. Switchback had thousands of gallons of their signature Switchback Ale at risk of going bad when bars and restaurants closed their doors. So,
they distilled approximately 1,500 kegs, equivalent to 250,000 cans of the ale, at Appalachian Gap Distillery in Middlebury, VT, where it is aged for at least three years in oak barrels. The result is something brand new: a beautiful amber-hued whiskey with herbaceous notes and a gin that highlights the beer’s bright hop notes.
“The collaboration was something to look forward to during that dark period, and the partnership not only helped prevent great beer from going to waste but also aligned with our commitment to sustainability,” says Will Drucker, Appalachian Gap’s founder.
Bottles of Essential Vermont Malt Whiskey and Hopped Gin are available for purchase at 802 Spirits liquor stores across the state, at Appalachian Gap Distillery, and at Switchback’s new Beer Garden & Tap House.
Another collaboration worth highlighting is between Vermont Distillers of Marlboro, VT, and
Smugglers’ Notch Distillery of Jeffersonville. The two have been working together since 2017 and now have opened their joint venture: Smugglers’ Notch Distillery & Vermont Distillers Tasting Room.
The two spirits companies connected through a statewide organization called the Distilled Spirits Council of Vermont. Located at 28 Church Street in Downtown Burlington, the council site provides a means for distillers to connect with one another and share ideas.
Andrew Causey, the production and marketing manager for Smugglers’ Notch Distillery, says the Church Street Marketplace location is ideal for showcasing both distillers’ spirits.
“This wonderful pedestrian space is a boost for both companies and a chance to share multiple treasures of Vermont in a convenient and accessible way,” Andrew says. “It’s a partnership that works!”
Dominic Metcalf, vice president of Vermont Distillers, says that besides
the tasting room, the Church Street site also has a retail shop where you can buy a wide variety of spirits, including straight, maple, or honey bourbon and raspberry, maple cream, or blueberry liqueurs.
The shop, open daily from 11am to 7pm, also sells traditional liquors like vodka, gin, and rum, as well as canned cocktails, supplies, glassware, gift packs, and Vermont-themed merchandise like barrel-aged maple syrup and clothing.
These collaborations prove that competitors don’t have to work against one another. Instead, they can build friendships that translate into something new, exciting – and delicious.
BY REINA ESSER
LADDER 1 GRILL A Firehouse Turned Halloween Wonderland
In the heart of Barre, Vermont, at 8 South Main Street, Ladder 1 Grill stands as a unique restaurant with deep roots in the community’s history. Housed in a former Victorian-style firehouse, Ladder 1 Grill blends the legacy of its building with an inviting dining experience. Owner Valerie WhiteBeaudet purchased the firehouse in 2005 and has since transformed it into a beloved local eatery where every dish tells the story of a firefighter or EMT who has served the community.
A BELOVED LOCAL EATERY HONORS THOSE WHO RISK THEIR LIVES EVERY DAY
Valerie shares the inspiration behind Ladder 1 Grill, reflecting on its fifteenyear journey. “The firehouse was built in 1904. In 2005, I purchased the building and brought over my flower shop. After trying to lease the downstairs space as a restaurant with two failed attempts, I decided to open my own restaurant,” Valerie explains.
The firehouse’s rich history and ties to the local firefighting community were the perfect foundation for a restaurant where every dish is connected to a firefighter’s story. One of Valerie’s favorite menu items is “Fred’s Fish and Chips,” named after the late Fred Dessereau, a retired firefighter and devoted Catholic.. “Every Friday, we take a dollar off [the price] of the dish in Fred’s honor,” she says. Walking into Ladder 1 Grill is like stepping back in time. The walls are adorned with firefighter memorabilia,
from floor to ceiling.
“I love Halloween,” Valerie says with enthusiasm. “[The building] is perfect for decorating; the ceilings are so high. This year, we’ve got a huge Beetlejuice presence, along with favorites like The Nightmare Before Christmas and some old-school classics like Frankenstein and Dracula.”
Many of the decorations are interactive, with motion-activated animatronics that surprise and delight guests. “It’s always fun to see people clapping their hands and trying to get the animatronics to move,” Valerie adds.
While the décor is straight out of Fright Night , Valerie ensures the atmosphere remains welcoming for all ages. “Kids absolutely love it, but I try not to make it too scary. I used to have a life-sized Freddy Krueger in the bathroom, but that didn’t go over well with the little ones,” she says with a laugh. “Freddy” now resides elsewhere, but the
incredible transformation that draws
LADDER 1 GRILL
8 South Main Street Barre, VT www.ladder1grill.com
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fun continues with family-friendly decorations that create a whimsical but not-too-spooky environment.
Every Thursday night from 6:00 to 8:30pm, Ladder 1 Grill hosts live music, which adds to the festive ambiance. “We have local talent performing, and the acoustics in the firehouse are amazing,” Valerie says. Regular theme nights like Italian Night on Tuesdays and Mexican Night on Wednesdays keep the menu exciting, with drink specials to complement the food.
As much as Ladder 1 Grill embraces the spirit of Halloween, the restaurant’s roots in the firefighting community remain central year-round, except during Christmas, when Valerie decorates the restaurant with over ten trees. But once the holidays are over, it returns to its traditional firehouse theme until the end of September. “I want people to honor those who risk their lives every day,” she says, referring to the stories behind the dishes and the historical elements placed strategically around the restaurant.
Valerie responds with heartfelt joy when asked what she hopes visitors take away from their Halloween experience. “I love to see the sparkle in the children’s eyes as they watch the animatronics move. It’s magical. I hope they go home and talk about it all night and dream up what they will dress up as for Halloween.”
For adults, the restaurant evokes nostalgia, with many people taking photos and laughing like kids again. Valerie hopes that beyond the fun, visitors will return to enjoy the firehouse’s history and honor the brave men and women who inspire each dish.
CANNABIS CORNER BY MEREDITH MANN, JESSILYN DOLAN, AND AMELIA
THANKS TO MAGIC MANN IN ESSEX JUNCTION, VT, FOR BEING THIS EDITION’S DONATING SPONSOR!
Magic Mann takes pride in their craft products, made with the finest Vermont cannabis, carefully selected and grown by their team of local growers. They are involved in every aspect of their products, from seed to sale to product development and packaging. They not only produce their line but also support other Vermont cannabis companies by selling their products at their retail facility in Essex Junction. Magic Mann’s main goal is to provide high-quality products, education, and resources
so that customers achieve a better life while also benefiting their community, state, and the world. Their extensive cannabis knowledge allows them to educate people about cultivation and processing, as well as patient care, making them a trusted source for all things cannabis.
CULTIVATOR: VTGrown, Starksboro, VT
STRAIN: Mac and Cheese
BREEDER: Capulator
GENETICS: Mac and Alien Cheese cross
THC: 22%
TERPS: myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene When opening the jar, a pungent, yet zingy, smell gave us a rush! Ahhh, the smell of myrcene, the most common terpene found in cannabis. The combination of the terpenes terpinolene, myrcene, and limonene brought citrus and sour aromas to the forefront. Add a touch of skunk to the mix for a truly divine concoction. With orange stigmas intact and surrounding a delightfully light green bud, the nugget had a nice squish and feel to the fingers, denoting a proper and well-timed cure.
The resinous trichomes were glistening with some white, mostly milky, and a few amber hues. The flower almost looked old in the bag due to so many orange
stigmas/hairs, but as we looked deeper, it just showed how impressive the rust-colored stigmas were. The meticulous hand trimming of this flower was apparent as we witnessed the beauty of its aesthetics, something every cannabis lover is looking for.
On the grind, we were overwhelmed by creamy and buttery cheese aromas, with a hint of citrus and a spicy skunk undertone. Fluffy and easy to twist up into a joint or stuff into a cone, we pulled a delightful sweetness to our lips on the dry pull of the joint, likely myrcene shining through, yet mixed with a pungent and skunky kick we knew we would enjoy and looked forward to sparking up!
We definitely enjoyed the smoke! Smooth on the inhale, sour yet sweet and skunky with the peppery spice lingering taste on the tip of the tongue. By the end of the joint, we were feeling relaxed, discussing our appreciation for our staff and partners and crafting retirement plans. A subtle yet wonderful combination of sedation with motivation!
CULTIVATOR: Turkey Hollow Cannabis, Barnard, VT
STRAIN: Original Glue
BREEDER: Depends who you ask
GENETICS: Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel cross THC: 22%
TERPS: myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene
We got just the right balance of gas and sour upon opening the jar, letting us know that this lady’s lineage comes from the traditional GG or Gorilla Glue. Upon further exploration (breaking open the nugget!), the traditional GG tang filled our senses and excited our minds to keep exploring.
Trichomes were covering this girl! Milky, amber, and bulbous, with most trichome heads intact, showed us a true
sign of a careful and heartfelt hand trim. The tight bud structure and beautiful green color pop were hard to ignore and worth taking your time to look at before breaking up. It was a bit moist on the breakup, grind, and roll, which worked well for us die-hard joint rather than vape smokers.
A straight-up gas and sour taste pulled through the joint prior to lighting. As we smoked, the sour jumped out first, followed by a lingering gas on the back end, which we agreed that most die-harders would appreciate. With a peppery aftertaste to finish her off, this flower leaves no room for disappointment. The joint was instantly resinous with a visible ring, burned consistently, and was enjoyable right to the end as we pursued an interesting yet debatable conversation about animals and the afterlife, followed by the desire to curl up on the couch and watch Netflix. With a sense of serenity and relief from anxiousness, we then found ourselves seeking silence, peace, sleep, and more GG.
CULTIVATOR: Pinnacle Valley Farms, Starksboro, VT
STRAIN: Shire 2.0
BREEDER: Unknown
GENETICS: Durban Poison and Silver Haze cross THC: 27%
TERPS: limonene, caryophyllene, pinene
Opening the jar emitted a potent and joyful lemon scent; the terpene limonene shouted at us right out of the jar! Peering into the jar, the buds boasted rust-colored hairs. As we emptied the jar, we viewed an obvious narrow leaf structure to the bud, speaking to the lineage and genetics being more sativa-leaning.
The trichomes were clear to cloudy, with only a few trichomes intact, possibly due to a large jar that allowed the nuggets to bounce around inside. We noted a simple yet elegant uniformity rather than silhouetteshaped nuggets, possibly attesting to machine-trimmed flower, per our best guess. The hairs/stigmas had been either machine-trimmed off or may simply have been matted against the nugget due to tumbling in the oversized jar.
The essence of pine brightened both our eyes and noses as we broke open the bud, waking us up and getting us jazzed to start the sesh. Upon grinding, the spice of caryophyllene joined this aromatic mix while continuing to let the limonene and pinene dominate the way.
Dry enough to break up with your hands and still be able to roll a joint without hands so sticky that it’s impossible, we voted it as a decent cure job. The fluff rolled well and evenly. The sweetness of the lemon and earthiness of the pine upon our dry hits were uplifting to the soul. A smooth smoke with a pepper taste toward the end; we really had fun with the taste, reminiscent of two classics we all hold in the highest of regards (pun intended!). With an uplifting, energetic feel and motivation that can climb mountain tops, we luckily vowed not to talk politics, with intense conversations creeping in and a desire to chat about the depths of life. Creating a sense of productivity in the making, we ended our sesh happy, high, and hell-bent on getting her (or something?) done!
HOURS
Monday and Tuesday: 9:30-8pm
Wednesday–Saturday: 9:30 - 9pm sunday: 11-6
HOURS
Monday and Tuesday: 9:30-8pm
Wednesday–Saturday: 9:30 - 9pm sunday: 11-6
Harvest Brewing Benningtonwww.harvestbrewing.netThu–Sat
Madison Brewing Benningtonwww.madisonbrewingco.com
Bent Hill Brewery Braintree www.benthillbrewery.comFri–Sun
Foley Brothers Brewing Co.Brandon www.foleybrothersbrewing.com
Red Clover Ale Brandon www.redcloverale.comThu–Sun
Snow Republic Brattleboro www.snowrepublicbrewery.com
Whetstone Brewing Brattleborowww.whetstonestation.comCheck
Long Trail Brewing Bridgewater Common www.longtrail.com
Bobcat Brewery and CaféBristol www.thebobcatcafe.com
Hogback Mountain BrewingBristol hogbackbrew.com
Burlington Beer CompanyBurlington www.burlingtonbeer company.com
Foam Brewers Burlingtonwww.foambrewers.com
Freak Folk Bier Burlingtonwww.freakfolkbier.comCheck
Queen City Brewery Burlingtonwww.queencitybrewery.netTue–Sun
Simple Roots BrewingBurlington www.simplerootsbrewing.com
Switchback Brewing Co.Burlingtonwww.switchbackvt.com
Vermont Pub and BreweryBurlingtonwww.vermontbrewery.com
Zero Gravity Craft BreweryBurlingtonwww.zerogravitybeer.com
House of FermentologyCharlotte www.houseoffermentology.com Check
Green Empire BrewingColchesterwww.gebrew.com Fri-Sat
Red Barn Brewing Danville www.redbarnbrewingvt.comFri–Sat
Dirt Church BreweryEast Havenwww.dirtchurchvt.com Tues, Thu–Sun
1st Republic BrewingEssex Junction www.1strepublicbrewingco.com Tue–Sun
Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company Essex Junctionwww.blackflannel.comTue–Sun Check websiteYCheck website
Hill Farmstead BreweryGreensborowww.hillfarmstead.com Wed–Sat Y NEvents only
Frost Beer Works Hinesburgwww.frostbeerworks.comFri–Sun N NEvents only
Ten Bends Beer Hyde Parkwww.tenbendsbeer.comFri–Sun Check websiteNEvents only
Lot Six Brewing Jeffersonville www.lotsixbrewing.comWed–Sun Outdoor areasYN
Red Leaf Gluten-Free Brewing Jeffersonvillewww.facebook.com/redleafgfFri–Sun Check websiteCheck websiteCheck website
Beer Naked BreweryMarlboro www.facebook.com /BNBrewery Thu–Sun Y YEvents only
Drop-In Brewing CompanyMiddleburywww.dropinbrewing.com7 Days (Summer)Y YEvents only
Rock Art Brewery Morrisvillewww.rockartbrewery.comMon–Sat YCheck websiteEvents only
Soulmate Brewing Company,Morrisvillewww.soulmatebrewing.comThu–Sun N YCheck website
Kingdom Brewing Newport www.kingdombrewingvt.comThu–Sat Outdoor areasYWeekly
Good Measure Brewing Co.Northfield www.goodmeasurebrewing.com 7 Days N YEvents only
Kraemer & Kin North Herowww.kraemerandkin.comFri–Sun Check websiteYN
Norwich Inn Norwich www.norwichinn.com 7 Days Y YEvents only
Stone Corral BreweryRichmondwww.stonecorral.comTue–Sun Y YCheck website
Rutland Beer Works Rutland www.facebook.com/rutland beerworks Wed–Sat
14th Star Brewing Co.Saint Albanswww.14thstarbrewing.comTue–Sun
Mill River Brewing Saint Albanswww.millriverbrewing.com Wed–Sat
Whirligig Brewing Saint Johnsburywww.whirligigbrewing.comWed–Sun
Fiddlehead Brewing Co.Shelburnewww.fiddleheadbrewing.com 7 Days
Brewster River Pub & BrewerySmugglers’ Notchwww.brewsterriverpubn brewery.com
Halyard Brewing Co. South Burlingtonwww.halyardbrewing.usThu–Sun
Weird Window BrewingSouth Burlington www.weirdwindowbrewing.com Thu–Sun
Two Heroes Brewery South Herowww.twoheroesbrewery.comThu–Sun
Upper Pass Breer Co.South Royaltonwww.upperpassbeer.comTue, Fri, Sat, SunCheck
Alchemist Beer Stowe www.alchemistbeer.com Tue–Sat
Idletyme Brewing Co. Stowe www.idletymebrewing.com 7 Days
Von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall Stowe www.vontrappbrewing.com7 days
Brocklebank Craft BrewingTunbridgewww.brocklebankvt.comFri–Sat
Hired Hand Brewing Vergenneswww.hiredhandbrewing.comWed–Sun
Cousins Brewing Waitsfield www.facebook.com /cousinsbrewing Check website
Lawson’s Finest LiquidsWaitsfieldwww.lawsonsfinest.com 7 Days
Big Tree Brewing Waterburywww.waterburyreservoir.com
Prohibition Pig Waterburywww.prohibitionpig.com
Next Trick Brewing West Burke www.nexttrickbrewing.comFri–Sun
Snow Republic Brewing Co.West Dover www.snowrepublicbrewery.com
Kickback Brewery Westfordwww.kickbackbrewery.comCheck
Backacre BeermakersWeston www.backacrebeermakers.com N/A
River Roost BreweryWhite River Jct.www.riverroostbrewery.comThu–Sun
Goodwater Brewery Williston www.goodwaterbreweryvt.com Wed–Sun
Harpoon Brewery
Riverbend Taps Windsor www.harpoonbrewery.com /breweries-windsor/
Four Quarters BrewingWinooski www.4qbc.com
DISTILLERIES
Saxtons River DistilleryBrattleboro www.saxtonsriverdistillery.com
Mad River Distillers Burlingtonwww.madriverdistillers.com
Hooker Mountain Farm and Distillery Cabot www.hookermountainfarm.com
FarmFresh Pizzas
Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company Essex Junctionwww.blackflannel.comTue–Sun
Smugglers’ Notch DistilleryJeffersonville Waterbury Burlington www.smugglersnotch distillery.com
Caledonia Spirits Montpelierwww.caledoniaspirits.com
Green Mountain DistilleryMorrisvillewww.greendistillers.comThu–Sun
Saint Johnsbury DistillerySaint Johnsburywww.stjdistillery.comThu–Fri
WhistlePig Waterbury Middlebury www.whistlepigwhiskey.comSee
VINEYARDS/WINERIES
Fable Farm FermentoryBarnard www.fablefarm fermentory.com
Neshobe River WineryBrandon www.neshoberiverwinery.comWed–Sun
Charlotte Village Winery Charlottewww.charlottevillage winery.com
Hillis Sugarbush Farm & Winery Colchesterwww.hillisfarm.com
Honora Winery & Vineyard Jacksonvillewww.honorawinery.comWed–Sun
North Branch Vineyards Montpelierwww.northbranch vineyards.com
Lincoln Peak WineryNew Haven www.lincolnpeakvineyard.com
Whaleback Winery Poultney www.whalebackvineyard.comWed–Sun
Putney Mountain WineryPutney www.putneywine.com
Shelburne Vineyard Shelburnewww.shelburnevineyard.com
Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery South Herowww.snowfarm.com
HARD CIDER
Fable Farm FermentoryBarnard www.fablefarmfermentory.com
Little City Cider Co. Benningtonwww.facebook.com/ LittleCityCiderCo
Citizen Cider Burlingtonwww.citizencider.com
Windfall Orchard Cornwall www.windfallorchardtvt.comSat–Sun
Chapin Orchard Essex Junctionwww.chapinorchard.comCheck
Vermont Cider Lab Essex Junctionwww.vtciderlab.comWed–Sun
Hall Home Place Isle La Mottewww.hallhomeplace.comFri–Sun
Woodchuck Cider Middleburywww.woodchuck.comWed–Sun
Orchard
Eden Specialty CidersNewport www.edenciders.comCheck
Stowe Cider Stowe www.stowecider.com
Tin Hat Cider Waitsfieldwww.tinhatcider.com
Hollow Cider MillWaterbury Centerwww.coldhollow.com
Vermont Symphony Orchestra
2 Church Street, Suite 3B Burlington, VT www.vso.org
NOVEMBER 14, 7PM
JUKEBOX: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS
The Hayloft at Artistree 2095 Pomfret Road South Pomfret, VT
NOVEMBER 15, 7:30PM
JUKEBOX: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS ArtsRiot
400 Pine Street Burlington, VT
NOVEMBER 16, 7PM
JUKEBOX: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS
Paramount Theatre
30 Center Street Rutland, VT
DECEMBER 6, 7:30PM
HOLIDAY POPS WITH THE VSO CHORUS Barre Opera House
6 North Main Street Barre, VT
DECEMBER 7, 7:30PM
HOLIDAY POPS WITH THE VSO CHORUS Flynn
153 Main Street Burlington, VT
DECEMBER 8, 3PM
HOLIDAY POPS WITH THE VSO CHORUS
Paramount Theatre
30 Center Street Rutland, VT
DECEMBER 12, 7PM
BRASS QUINTET AND COUNTERPOINT CHORUS
Warren United Church
339 Main Street Warren, VT
NOVEMBER 4, 10AM & NOON MY FATHER’S DRAGON
NOVEMBER 22, 5PM & 8PM WARREN MILLER’S 75
DECEMBER 10, 7PM SEAN HEELY CELTIC CHRISTMAS
JANUARY 10, 7PM SPRUCE PEAK UNPLUGGED: DAR WILLIAM
OCTOBER 30, 8AM
NOVEMBER 28–DECEMBER 2 OPENING SKI SEASON 2024/25 WITH
Smugglers’ Notch Resort
4323 Vermont Route 108 South Jeffersonville, VT www.smuggs.com
DECEMBER 6–DECEMBER 8
BREWFEST WEEKEND AT SMUGGS
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 10AM–5PM
ANNUAL VERMONT HOLIDAY MARKET Champlain Valley Exposition Essex Junction, VT
DECEMBER 21, 6PM WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Sugarbush Resort
102 Forrest Drive Warren, VT www.sugarbush.com
NOVEMBER 23, 5PM THE BIG KICKER
DECEMBER 14, 5PM WALL OF FAME CELEBRATION
DECEMBER 14, 6PM SUGARBASH CELEBRATION
DECEMBER 21, ALL DAY CHAMPAGNE COWBELL PARTY
DECEMBER 31, 7PM NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS AND TORCHLIGHT PARADE
JANUARY 3 & 5 5PM THE ALLYN’S LODGE EXPERIENCE: A LA CARTE DINNER
NOVEMBER 11 & NOVEMBER 12
VERMONT CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE
VERMONT CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 11 & 12
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington, VT www.vermontbrewers.com/events/ vermont-craft-brewers-conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington, VT www.vermontbrewers.com/events/ vermont-craft-brewers-conference
Flynn
153 Main Street
Burlington, VT www.flynnvt.org
OCTOBER 21, 7PM PINK MARTINI
OCTOBER 23, 7:30PM
MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE
OCTOBER 26, 7:30PM
VSO: ROMEO, JULIET, AND THE FIREBIRD
OCTOBER 26, 9PM HOT BUTTER HALLOWEEN
OCTOBER 30, 6PM
CIRQUE KALABANTE
NOVEMBER 1, 8PM
SAMMY RAE & THE FRIENDS
NOVEMBER 14 & 15, 7:30PM
NOVEMBER 16, 1PM & 7:30PM
NOVEMBER 17, 1PM & 6PM NEWSIES
NOVEMBER 21, 7PM SWAN LAKE
DECEMBER 6, 7PM JIM JEFFERIES
DECEMBER 7, 7:30PM VSO: HOLIDAY POPS
DECEMBER 8, 7PM SNOW QUEEN
DECEMBER 9, 7:30PM INDIGO GIRLS
DECEMBER 12, 7:30PM JUDY COLLINS
DECEMBER 14, 7PM & 9:30PM NIKKI GLASER
DECEMBER 15, 4PM VYOA ORCHESTRAPALOOZA
Vermont Comedy Club
EVERY TUESDAY, 7PM TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
EVERY WEDNESDAY, 8:30PM STAND-UP OPEN MIC
NOVEMBER 1, 7PM & 9:30PM
VT’S FUNNIEST: SEMIS!
NOVEMBER 2, 7PM
VT’S FUNNIEST: FINALS!
NOVEMBER 7, 7PM
NOVEMBER 8 & 9, 7PM & 9PM
JACKIE KASHIAN
NOVEMBER 7, 9PM
STRAPPED-IN! QUEER SHOWCASE
NOVEMBER 9, 5PM
GOOD CLEAN FUN
NOVEMBER 14, 7PM
GABBY BRYAN
NOVEMBER 15, 7PM
NOVEMBER 16, 7PM & 9PM
GARY GULMAN
NOVEMBER 21, 7PM
NOVEMBER 22 & 23, 7PM & 9PM STEPH TOLEV
NOVEMBER 29, 7PM & 9PM
NOVEMBER 30, 7PM & 9PM
JACKIE FABULOUS
DECEMBER 5, 7PM
DECEMBER 6 & 7, 7PM & 9PM
ALEX KUMIN
DECEMBER 5, 9PM
STRAPPED-IN! QUEER SHOWCASE
DECEMBER 12, 7PM
DECEMBER 13 & 14, 7PM & 9PM MEKKI LEEPER
DECEMBER 14, 5PM GOOD CLEAN FUN
DECEMBER 19–21, 7PM & 9PM ASHLEY GAVIN
DECEMBER 31, 8PM & 10:30PM NYE:JOYELLE NICOLE JOHNSON
NOVEMBER 17, 8:30AM WOKO FLEA MARKET
DECEMBER 15, 8:30AM WOKO FLEA MARKET
Champlain
Paramount Theatre
30 Center Street Rutland, VT www.paramountvt.org
NOVEMBER 1, 7PM
SOUL ASYLUM
NOVEMBER 5, 7PM
CELTIC THUNDER: ODYSSEY
NOVEMBER 10, 3PM
MAGIC ROCKS! ILLUSIONIST LEON ETIENNE
NOVEMBER 15, 7:30PM BRIAN GLOWACKI
NOVEMBER 16, 7PM
JUKEBOX: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS
NOVEMBER 17, 8PM
AN EVENING WITH THE DISCO BISCUITS
NOVEMBER 21, 7PM
NURSE BLAKE: SHOCK ADVISED TOUR
NOVEMBER 30, 7PM
PAT METHENY: DREAM BOX/MOONDIAL TOUR
DECEMBER 4, 7PM
MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES
DECEMBER 8, 3PM
HOLIDAY POPS WITH THE VSO CHORUS
14th Star Brewing Co.
133 North Main Street, #7 Saint Albans, VT www.14thstarbrewing.com
EVERY TUESDAY, 6:30PM
TRIVIA TUESDAY!
NOVEMBER 2, 6PM
LIVE MUSIC: DOUBLE SHOT
DECEMBER 8, 6PM
CHRISTMAS VACATION HOLIDAY PARTY
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1873 US Route 302 • Montpelier, VT • Since 1918 Open Dailly • 7:00AM to 8:30PM • Waysiderestaurant.com
HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS
Higher Ground
NOVEMBER 1, 8:30PM CHRIS WEBBY
NOVEMBER 2, 8PM BREAKIN’ STRINGS
NOVEMBER 3, 8PM MACHINE GIRL
NOVEMBER 4, 7PM SATURDAYS AT YOUR PLACE
NOVEMBER 6, 7:30PM JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN
NOVEMBER 7, 7:15PM PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG
NOVEMBER 8, 8PM ADAM EZRA GROUP
NOVEMBER 8, 8PM ODIE LEIGH
NOVEMBER 9, 7:30PM ANTHONY GOMES
NOVEMBER 9, 8PM SLOW PULP
NOVEMBER 10, 7:30PM SARAH SHOOK & THE DISARMERS
NOVEMBER 13, 7:30PM THE PALMER SQUARES
NOVEMBER 14, 7:30PM CHAT PILE
NOVEMBER 14, 8PM VUNDABAR
NOVEMBER 15, 7:30PM DONNA THE BUFFALO
NOVEMBER 15, 9PM STEVE HOFSTETTER
NOVEMBER 16, 8PM CARBON LEAF
NOVEMBER 16, 7:30PM MADAILA
NOVEMBER 17, 8PM BIT BRIGADE
NOVEMBER 18, 7:30PM THE STEEL WHEELS
NOVEMBER 19, 8PM OCIE ELLIOTT
NOVEMBER 20, 7:30PM FUTUREBIRDS
NOVEMBER 21, 8PM MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY
NOVEMBER 23, 7:30PM SAM BURCHFIELD & THE SCOUNDRELS
NOVEMBER 26, 7:30PM HAYDEN PEDIGO
DECEMBER 3, 7:30PM JOE P
DECEMBER 3, 8PM STIFF SOCKS PODCAST
DECEMBER 5, 8PM LADY LAMB
DECEMBER 6, 8:30PM PINKY PATEL
DECEMBER 7, 8:30PM PINK TALKING FISH
DECEMBER 13, 9PM THE FOUR HORSEMEN DECEMBER 31, 9PM START MAKING SENSE
Stratton Mountain Resort
5 Village Lodge Road Stratton Mountain, VT www.stratton.com
NOVEMBER 27, 9AM OPENING DAY
NOVEMBER 28, 9AM GOBBLE GOBBLE WOBBLE 5K
NOVEMBER 28, 4PM
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT TABLE 43.1
DECEMBER 7, 5PM
SNOWLIGHT IN VERMONT
DECEMBER 13, 7PM
WARREN MILLER’S 75 MOVIE PREMIERE
DECEMBER 31, 7:30PM
NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORK HIKE
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1. Snow Farm Vineyard & Winery South Hero
2. Hillis Sugarbush Farm & Vineyard Colchester
3. Shelburne Vineyard Shelburne
4. Charlotte Village Winery Charlotte
5. North Branch Vineyards Montpelier
6. Montpelier Vineyards Montpelier
7. Neddo Family Vineyards Barre
8. Maquam Winery Milton
9. Neshobe River Winery Brandon
10. Lincoln Peak Vineyard New Haven
11. Whaleback Winery Poultney
12. Putney Mountain Winery.....................................................................................Putney
13. Honora Winery & Vineyard Jacksonville
14. Fable Farm Fermentory .................................................................................... Barnard
CIDERIES
1. Eden Specialty Ciders Newpor t
2. Stowe Cider Stowe
3. Hall Home Place Isle La Motte
4. Citizen Cider Burlington
5. Groennfell Meadery..........................................................................................St. Albans
6. Chapin Orchard Essex Junction
7. Boyers Orchard and Cider Mill Monkton
8. Shacksbury Cider Vergennes
9. Lawson’s Finest Liquids Waitsfield
10. Flag Hill Farm Vershire
11. Champlain Orchards Shoreham
12. Vermont Hard Cider Middlebury
13. Woodchuck Cider Middlebury
14. Windfall Orchard Cornwall
15. Mountain Cider Company....................................................................Nor th Chittenden
16. Wood’s Cider Mill Springfield
17. Whetstone Ciderworks Marlboro
18. Fable Farm Fermentory Barnard
19. Shelburne Orchards Shelburne
20. Cold Hollow Waterbury Center
21. Little City Ciders Bennington
DISTILLERIES
1. Elm Brook Farm East Fairfield
2. Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Jeffersonville
3. Green Mountain Distillery Morristown
4. Caledonia Spirits Montpelier
5. St. Johnsbury Distillery St. Johnsbury
6. Wild Heart Distillery Shelburne
7. Mad River Distillery Waitsfield
8. Hooker Mountain Farm & Distillery Marshfield
9. Vermont Spirits Distillery White River Junction
10. Applachian Gap Distillery Middlebury
11. Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company Essex
12. WhistlePig Farm Shoreham
13. Silo Distillery Windsor
14. Vermont Distillers Marlboro
15. Saxtons River Distillery Brattleboro
16. Village Garage Distillery...............................................................................Bennington
