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Sing Sing Thanksgiving: A Legendary Concert Behind Prison Walls

by hahrenholz | Entertainment

Next Stage Arts invites the community to a powerful evening of music, history, and film with a special screening of Sing Sing Thanksgiving on Saturday, May 9 at 7:00 PM. This event is the second in a three-film series presented by acclaimed regional filmmaker Alan Dater.

Produced in 1973, Sing Sing Thanksgiving documents a remarkable live performance at New York’s Sing Sing Prison featuring legendary artists B.B. King, Joan Baez, and others. Filmed at a time when few such events were captured on camera, the concert stands as a moving testament to the power of music to transcend walls and connect people across divides. King himself later described the performance as one of the greatest of his career, while the New York Daily News called it one of the most extraordinary moments in live entertainment.

What’s Cooking at Leda’s Kitchen This Week

by LedaS | Food

Hello Food Lovers,

Here are some highlights of this week’s menu. Order by Tuesday, pick up Thursday (or Friday/Saturday by special arrangement). Go to ledaskitchen.com for the full menu and pricing.

Chicken Korma: One of the more well-known Indian dishes, free-range chicken in a rich and creamy cashew yogurt sauce anointed with ghee and a host of savory spices.

Brattleboro Survives Open Town Meeting

by cgrotke | Politics

Brattleboro survived Open Town Meeting. 

It looked a lot like a Representative Town meeting, but there were small differences.  Attendees were called “Voters” rather than “Representatives.”  There was no separate seating for the un-elected. People who just moved to town could participate.

The similarities were numerous. A bit of confusion about Roberts Rules? Check. Exciting explorations down rabbit holes of amendments to amendments. Check. Lasting nearly 10 hours? Check.

The Madness of King Donald

by RDavis | Activism

There should be no doubt in most people’s minds that the President of the United States is severely mentally ill. Other world leaders have described him as unhinged, or worse, based on his erratic behavior and lack of any sense of ethics or morality.

Some politicians are talking about using section 4 of the 25th amendment to remove Trump from office. It is a flawed amendment because it requires politicians close to the president to determine that he is unfit for office. It says, “Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.”

Victoria Redel in Conversation with Robin MacArthur at Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Books

PUTNEY, VT — Next Stage Arts presents an evening of literary conversation with acclaimed author Victoria Redel, joined by award-winning writer Robin MacArthur, on Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM at Next Stage Arts in Putney.

The event will center on Redel’s highly anticipated new novel, I Am You, a sweeping and intimate story set in 1600s Amsterdam. Drawing on historical inspiration, the novel follows the intertwined lives of Gerta Pieters, a young girl raised as a boy in service to a Dutch household, and Maria van Oosterwijck, a painter forging her path in the Dutch Golden Age. Through their stories, Redel explores questions of love, identity, gender, and the constraints placed on women throughout history.

Burn Ban in Effect – Town of Brattleboro

by Not Signed In | Police & Fire

Due to current weather conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, a burn ban is now in effect for the Town of Brattleboro until further notice.

Relative humidity is expected to remain low, with no measurable precipitation in the forecast for the coming days. These conditions create a high wildfire risk, where even a small spark could ignite a fast-moving, dangerous fire.

Brattleboro Town Meeting Dependent Care Reimbursement Forms

by Not Signed In | Politics

Dependent Care reimbursement forms for the Brattleboro Town Meeting will be available at the meeting on April 11 at Brattleboro Union High School gymnasium, near the Clerk’s table. Funds are limited and not guaranteed for everyone who makes a request. This is managed in partnership with United Way.

Arlene Distler on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Arts

April is Poetry Month ! Check out store windows in Brattleboro for “Poems Around Town” which is just one of ARLENE DISTLER’s many projects. She also co-founded “The Women’s Film Festival,” the Town Tree Board, and “Write Action”, among lots of other great assets to our town. A poet, journalist and artist, Arlene’s creativity and hard work are an inspiration for us all and have helped this community thrive.

Windham Southeast School District Board Seeks Brattleboro Applicants to Fill Vacant Seat

by Not Signed In | Education

[Brattleboro, Vermont] — Windham Southeast School District Board announces that a seat on the Board has recently been vacated. The Board is seeking Brattleboro residents who may be interested in serving the remainder of the term.

School Board members play a vital role in shaping the direction of schools in Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford and Putney, including setting policy, guiding budget planning, affirming and growing Social Justice systems, examining procedures that support student and staff growth, and ensuring that all students receive a high-quality education. This is an opportunity for a committed community member to contribute directly to the governance of WSESD.

What’s Cooking at Leda’s Kitchen This Week

by LedaS | Food

Hello Food Lovers,

This week’s menu includes two rich and luscious Indian dishes, dal to go with, and a tart, sweet, and savory grounding Mexican beef stew for the start of spring:

Kerala-Style Fennel Coconut Chicken Curry: A dish I learned at the traditional fishing village of Marari Beach in Kerala, India. Free-range chicken with a dozen spices, lots of ginger and garlic, and a coconut oil-rich gravy.

Brattleboro Selectboard Meeting Agenda and Notes April 7, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Brattleboro Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.  Prior to the regular meeting at 5:15pm, the Board will convene and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss contracts and real estate. The attached agenda contains information on how to access the meeting remotely, including the required “passcode.”  Closed captioning will be available for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. The backup materials for this meeting will be available on the town website by the end of the day.

Brattleboro Annual Town Meeting Informational Forum

by Not Signed In | Town News

Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Brattleboro Union High School gymnasium at 8:30am.

Prior to this meeting, the Brattleboro Selectboard will hold an informational forum on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Brattleboro Area Middle School (109 Sunny Acres Road) in the Multipurpose Room at 7:00pm. Below are more details about the informational forum.