Peter Tavalin Accompanies Safety Last! Live at Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Entertainment

PUTNEY, VT — Next Stage Arts presents a special screening of Harold Lloyd’s classic 1923 silent comedy Safety Last! on Friday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m., featuring a live improvised musical score by acclaimed pianist and composer Peter Tavalin. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill in Putney. Tickets are $10 and available at nextstagearts.org.

Silent films were never truly silent. During the early days of cinema, live musicians accompanied screenings, enhancing the action, emotion, and humor unfolding on screen. Tavalin continues that tradition with a spontaneous score created in real time, making each performance a unique artistic experience.

Clàudia Prat on “Here We Are”

by Wendy O'Connell | Creative

An EMMY award winning producer and video-journalist, Clàudia Prat has created compelling independent video documentaries using cutting edge Cinematic Virtual Reality. She’s the Director of Development & Communications for Interaction: Youth Services & Restorative Justice here in Brattleboro.

Father’s Day Brunch this Sunday in Guilford

by DonInGuilford | Food

Broad Brook Grange will present its 26th annual Father’s Day Brunch on Sunday, June 21, from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Broad Brook Community Center in Guilford.

The all-you-can-eat brunch features eggs and the signature item: omelettes, any style, made to order. Also on the menu are pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, and roast potatoes, with Guilford maple syrup. Other treats include home-baked coffee cakes, cupcakes, quiche, muffins, gluten-free goodies, and other baked goods, fresh fruit salad, and bread for toasting. A selection of juices will be available, along with coffee, teas and milk.

Election Tampering

by RDavis | Activism

It’s not a matter of if but when. The Republicans are poised to take some degree of a beating in the mid-term elections in November and Trump is already trying to manipulate the outcome. No surprise.

Elections are controlled by states so Trump’s options are limited, but that hasn’t stopped him from trying to use the U.S. Postal Service to rig the vote-by-mail system.

The Brennan Center for Justice has analyzed a Trump executive order that they point out is illegal. Breaking the law is something Trump does well because he never has to be accountable for his actions.

Vermont Suitcase Company Brings Silent-Film Comedy My Lady of Whims to Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Entertainment

PUTNEY, VT — Next Stage Arts presents Vermont Suitcase Company in My Lady of Whims, a fast-paced theatrical adaptation of the 1925 silent film, on Friday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill in Putney. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Filled with action, intrigue, romance, and comedy, My Lady of Whims follows a frantic race against time as a councilman’s daughter disappears just before a crucial fundraising gala. With scandal threatening to derail a political campaign, a hired gun and an ambitious maid set out on a rescue mission that becomes increasingly tangled with bohemians, bankers, and the fate of a historic hotel headquarters.

Brattleboro Committee Meeting Agendas

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro EMS Study Working Group will meet on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4:00pm in Room B at the Brooks Memorial Library.

The Brattleboro Traffic Safety Committee will meet on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 8:00am in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.

The Brattleboro Charter Revision Commission will meet on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:15pm in the Selectboard Meeting Room at the Municipal Center (230 Main Street, Room 212) and over Zoom.

Brattleboro Selectboard Agenda and Notes – June 16, 2026

by Not Signed In | Town News

The Brattleboro Selectboard will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 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 5:00pm the Board will meet in the Selectboard Meeting Room to conduct Committee Interviews with candidates for the Arts Committee. The Board will also convene at 5:35pm and is expected to move directly into executive session to discuss contracts. 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.

Vermont Progressive Party Disavows Cris Ericson

by spoon | Politics

It is an easy mistake to assume Cris Ericson is a Progressive. She claims to be one but has never been a member of the Party and has been disavowed by the Party time and again.

It is a peculiar quirk in  Vermont election laws that allows a person to claim and run under any party affiliation they choose as long as there is not another candidate for that party listed. Ericson has been for many years tossing her name in as a Progressive wherever there was not one running. She is not a member of and has no support from the Vermont Progressive Party.

Good Old Days

by spoon | History

“Much has been said about decadent agricultural conditions in Vermont. Tears are shed over her abandoned farms and the emigration of her children to the cities. Complaint is made that she is lagging behind other states.  We are told her cultivated lands have decreased by half in fifty years. Mention is made of the good old days when a million sheep were pastured on her hills….The census of 1850 may be taken as a fair indication of the good old days before the Civil War and the opening up of the West.  How does it compare with the census of 1920?” (Zephine Humphrey, Vermont, A Comparison: 1850…1920, The Vermonter, Vol.29 No.3, 1924).

        Ah yes, even in 1920 the young were abandoning the farms for the cities. And perhaps, by comparison with any other time 1850 was indeed the good old days that have never been seen and enjoyed since. Railroads, still crude and inefficient, had just came into Vermont but were yet confined to the major river valleys. The web of rail that ultimately wove through every town was yet to be built. The pace of life was still, necessarily, dictated by the horse.

Progressive Party in Vermont Has No Candidate for U.S. Congress 2026 So Please Write-in Cris Ericson

by Cris Ericson | Op/Ed

The Progressive party in Vermont has no candidate for U.S. Congress in the August 11, 2026 primary election.  Please write-in Cris Ericson for Representative to Congress on the Progressive Party ballot in the primary.  The Republicans have two candidates, Gerald Malloy of Weathersfield and Marc Coester of Westminster.  The Democrats have one candidate, current incumbent U.S. Congressperson Becca Balint.   There are only 3 ballots to choose from when you vote in the Primary election August 11, 2026 in Vermont, Democrat, Republican or Progressive.  Independent candidates have more time to collect and file petition signatures for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

Two Acclaimed Folk Duos Bring Harmony-Filled Evening to Twilight on the Tavern Lawn

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY, VT — Twilight Music and Next Stage Arts continue the 23rd season of Twilight on the Tavern Lawn with an evening of exceptional contemporary folk music featuring Flagship Romance and The Rough & Tumble on Sunday, June 28 at 6:00 pm on the Putney Tavern lawn. The concert is free and open to the public.

Flagship Romance, the acclaimed alternative folk duo of Shawn Fisher and Jordyn Jackson, have built a devoted following through their breathtaking vocal harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and engaging stage presence. Performing with just two voices and an acoustic guitar, the pair creates a rich, expansive sound that has captivated audiences across the country. Fresh from the release of their self-titled double album, they arrive in Putney while touring the United States on a six-month cross-country journey.

Stéphane Wrembel Brings World-Class Jazz Manouche Ensemble to Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY — Internationally acclaimed guitarist and composer Stéphane Wrembel returns to Next Stage Arts on Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m., bringing his world-class ensemble to Putney for an evening of virtuosic musicianship, original compositions, and genre-defying jazz.

Widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost guitarists, Wrembel has built an international reputation for his dazzling fusion of jazz, Gypsy swing, world music, and contemporary improvisation. Born in Fontainebleau, France, and now based in the United States, Wrembel has captivated audiences around the globe with a style that is both technically brilliant and deeply expressive. Rolling Stone called him “…a revelation.”

Rev. Vince Anderson Brings Electrifying “Dirty Gospel” to Bandwagon Summer Series

by hahrenholz | Music

PUTNEY — The Bandwagon Summer Series continues on Friday, June 26, with an unforgettable evening of music from Reverend Vince Anderson & His Love Choir, whose high-energy blend of gospel, blues, psychedelic soul, and rock has earned acclaim from audiences around the world.

Proclaimed an “institution” by Questlove, Rev. Vince Anderson has spent more than three decades developing his signature style of “Dirty Gospel” — a joyous, revival-style musical experience that transforms every performance into a full-on celebration. Leading from the piano, Anderson and his five-piece Love Choir deliver a powerful mix of soulful grooves, spirited improvisation, and infectious energy.

Tarot, Divination & Intuitive Arts as Insight, Guidance and Inspiration by Patti Newton

by SilverMoon | Spiritual

Tarot, Divination & Intuitive Arts as Insight, Guidance and Inspiration
What are Metaphysical Arts? What is a Guild? and what do we mean by ‘Community Service?

In Mainstream media Tarot or Tools for divination are often depicted as creepy fortune Tellers, Ancient prophetic Seers or eccentric women looking into crystal balls. They are usually regarded as the bearers of ill fortune, futures that are clouded by scary predictions and ill-fated omens. It’s no wonder that same mindset that has presented this negative image has also persecuted those in real life who have been the herbalists, the healers, the midwives, and those who brought comfort to those who were struggling; the Wise ones, the Shamans, and the Sensitives.

Bagara Baingan, Madras Chicken Curry, Mexican Pork & Green Salsa Stew at Leda’s Kitchen This Week

by LedaS | Food

“Your Bagara Baingan is my favorite dish thus far. Perfection! Enjoyed it both hot and cold. I appreciate all the hours of time you spent creating this marvelous meal.” –Lou W.

This week at Leda’s Kitchen:

BAGARA BAINGAN (EGGPLANT IN TANGY PEANUT COCONUT SAUCE): Hyderabadi-style roasted eggplant cooked in a rich and tangy gravy made from peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut. A festive dish.

Can The Democrats Right The Ship?

by RDavis | Activism

Although Trump’s ratings are in the toilet, that does not necessarily translate into support for the Democrats. That is a political problem that the Democratic party needs to work on, among others. If they do not find a way to become more vocal and more powerful and make a case that they can run the country better than Trump then we will end up with Trump III and that will be the final blow that kills our republic, its constitution and the rule of law.

The Democratic party is not doing well in terms of favorability. Most polls that I have found show unfavorability above 55%. That is alarming. The question to be answered is who will people vote for if they don’t like either party. Will they stay home in large numbers from the mid-term and next presidential election?

Vermont Suitcase Company Brings “New Clothes” to Next Stage Arts

by hahrenholz | Entertainment

PUTNEY — Vermont Suitcase Company will screen its feature film debut, New Clothes, at Next Stage Arts in Putney on Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

Based on a story by Hans Christian Andersen, New Clothes reimagines the classic fable through the lens of the Vermont touring theater troupe’s fast-paced, inventive style. The film follows two struggling swindlers who scheme their way into a royal palace, hoping to trick the Emperor and his court out of the very clothes on their backs.