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Vermont Folklife Center finds unique voices

By Middlebury Campus | January 13, 2011

This September marks the 27th anniversary of the Vermont Folklife Center. Minnesota native Brent Bjorkman, an experienced folklorist who took over as executive director three years ago when Jane Beck stepped down, has three goals for the center: to validate voices across the state, to educate the public ...

One in 8,700

January 13, 2011

In the middle of a field in Whiting, Vt., white snow blankets the rolling hills and dusts the evergreen trees. A sled glides swiftly through the powder, carving a double crease into the snow blanket’s perfection. The only noise for miles is the soft pitter-patter of dog paws accompanied by their faint ...

LocalVore: L’Amante is a Burlington Adventure

By Middlebury Campus | January 13, 2011

To experience truly great food is to fall in love. It is an act of quiet passion conceived and carried out through exacting quality and arresting flavor. It is the kind of meal that leaves you at a loss for words, in the end both sated and desirous. L’Amante, located at 126 College Street in ...

Local Lowdown

January 13, 2011

Musical broadcast Jan. 13, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Town Hall Theater is bringing a big show to the small town of Middlebury, as it shows the Broadway musical “Fela!” tonight. The musical, a story about a Nigerian activist and musician, will be broadcast from the National Theater of Great Britain. ...

Craft fair supports fair wages

By Middlebury Campus | December 2, 2010

From jewelry from Kenya’s Spice Coast to beaded works from India, handmade goods from all over the world made an appearance at the 19th annual craft fair, held at the Middlebury Memorial Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 20. All proceeds from the sales benefit Ten Thousand Villages, ...

Danforth Pewter offers rare products

By Middlebury Campus | December 2, 2010

On the right side of Seymour St., just beyond the center of town, sits Danforth Pewter Company. Danforth displays items ranging from buttons to oil lamps, all made of pewter. With a family heritage connected to pewter dating back to 1755, the company creates every item by hand with care. Behind the ...

First annual fashion show benefits HOPE

By Middlebury Campus | December 2, 2010

On Saturday, Nov. 20th, crowds gathered at the Middlebury Town Hall Theater for the first annual HOPE “Model Citizen” Fashion Show. The event, which partnered local businesses with community members, raised approximately $3,000 for HOPE, which stands for Helping Overcome Poverty’s Effects. Tickets ...

1 in 8700: Owners of the Ski Haus

By Middlebury Campus | December 2, 2010

Down the hill from campus in the main section of town sits The Ski Haus. The store, formerly known as the Alpine Shop, was recently purchased by Anne Boisvert and Barbara Nelson and provides Middlebury residents with all the winter gear they could ask for along with the classic good service of a local ...

The Pragmatist

December 2, 2010

Budget crunches and achievement gaps feature prominently in news around the country. School boards and communities across Vermont continue to explore ways to decrease the costs of education, but will these new efficiencies provide better education? As state and local budgets come under increasing scrutiny, ...

“Mane” Event: New museum arrives in style

By Middlebury Campus | November 18, 2010

A new museum is bringing an old tradition to Middlebury residents. The National Museum of the Morgan Horse, located at 34 Main St., tells the story of the beloved Morgan horse, a breed known for its illustrious place in American history and characterized by its strength, endurance, arched neck and solid ...

One in 8700

November 18, 2010

Many Middlebury students know that Noonie’s Deli, a sandwich shop in Marble Works, sells some of the biggest, tastiest, reasonably priced sandwiches around. Owner Bryan Phelps, along with his fiancée Jenny Condon, a graduate of Middlebury, bought the deli from Karen Phelps in March of this past year. Born ...

Campaign promotes nutrient dense crops

By Middlebury Campus | November 18, 2010

Wednesday night, the Ilsley Public Library hosted a talk by Dan Kittredge, founder and director of the Real Food Campaign. The presentation, which was open to the public, was co-sponsored by the Addison County Relocalization Network (ACoRN) and the Middlebury National Foods Co-op. Kittredge’s talk ...

Hot chocolate tester explores Middlebury's beverage options

By Middlebury Campus | November 18, 2010

Anyone who has been at Middlebury College longer than a few months knows there is a time when each of us needs saving. It may catch you in putting on a second pair of socks, in the nights walking alone across Battell Beach in a bitter wind, or maybe after six hours in the library, when you realize Midd ...

Local Lowdown

November 18, 2010

Sir Riel Nov. 18, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Head down to the Town Hall Theater on Thurs. night to witness an evening of “eccentric manipulation,” performed by Sir Riel, a street artist who has created a one-of -a-kind show for the Middlebury audience. The performance will feature juggling feats, some of ...

Local Wanders

November 18, 2010

Since 1998, the Spirit in Nature Interfaith Path Sanctuary has been a place where various faith groups walk, pray and promote environmental conservation. The trail is located off of Route 125 on Goshen Road in Ripton, Vt. It spans 80 acres of land and is the ideal environment for solitude and spiritual ...

Nothing's hotter than an otter

By Middlebury Campus | November 11, 2010

In March of 1991, Laurence Miller brewed his first Copper Ale. The owner of Otter Creek Brewery, Miller opened his business at 616 Exchange Street, the current location of Vermont Soapworks. Four years later, the brewery expanded and moved down the road, where it resides today. With a 40,000-barrel ...

1 in 8700 - Meet Middlebury's resident piercing expert and pro wrestler

By Middlebury Campus | November 11, 2010

Body piercer, bouncer, professional wrestler, actor, stand-up comedian, glass-eater and guest star on Tila Tequila. These are just some of the various professions that Pierre Vachon has held during his lifetime. Currently the co-owner of Frog Alley Tattoo and Leatherworks and a bouncer at Two Brother’s ...

Old Gold dresses many in Vermont

By Middlebury Campus | November 11, 2010

As the festive glow of Halloween fades, one costume shop in Burlington, Vt. still relishes the success of its bustling fall season and prepares for the coming winter months. Old Gold, beloved by many loyal customers since it opened in 1973, is well known because it offers a vast variety of high-quality, ...

The Pragmatist

November 11, 2010

Democrat Peter Shumlin won the Vermont governors’ race on Tuesday Nov. 2. At Election Night at the Grille, political science professors Betram Johnson and Matt Dickinson led an entertaining and informative commentary on the election returns, switching conversation between the various national races ...

Middlebury christens Cross Street Bridge

By Middlebury Campus | November 10, 2010

This Saturday, Oct. 30 marked one of the most significant events for the town of Middlebury in the past century. The Cross Street Bridge, a project on the town docket for over 50 years, opened to the public with a daylong community event that celebrated the tremendous accomplishment. The celebration, ...