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Northshire Live brings authors, readers together, virtually

MANCHESTER — Northshire Bookstore continues to host a series of virtual community gatherings for book lovers anchored around a standing Thursday 5 p.m. Northshire Live virtual event with weekly …

BBA takes its performing arts spring showcase online MANCHESTER — When it became clear that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to close the campus of Burr and Burton Academy, its dance and theater faculty were faced with a challenge: How to replace …

Exhibition to open virtually, viewable through gallery window MANCHESTER — The Ellenbogen Gallery continues to exhibit art in new ways with an exhibition opening Saturday. "Balancing Act" will open at 3 p.m. Saturday via a Facebook Live event. The …

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Northshire offering online author series

MANCHESTER — A slate of best-selling authors will be appearing in virtual events hosted by the Northshire Bookstore on its website this month. The series started last Thursday with Steve … more

4/7/20, 12:03 PM

Catching up with a Southern Vermont running legend

MANCHESTER — Becky Kotler looked at the three medals and two trophies on the table in front of her and smiled. She had taken a break from a group sing-along at Equinox Terrace where she lives, … more

By Charles Erickson, Journal correspondent | 4/2/20, 5:24 PM

With some medals and trophies as reminders of past competitions, Becky Kotler talks about her running career. Kotler stopped running years ago, but now enjoys walking.

Northshire Bookstore announces virtual events program

MANCHESTER — The Northshire Bookstore is taking its motto of building community one book at a time to heart in this time of pandemic. Beginning Thursday, the Northshire Bookstore will host a … more

By Manchester Journal | 4/2/20, 5:24 PM

In time of social distancing, local chef, baker spread goodwill

BRATTLEBORO — Nicole Reisman, a Brattleboro resident and chef by trade, calls cooking for others her "love language." "It's just a natural thing for me to do," she said. "It's the way I show … more

By Gena Mangiaratti, Southern Vermont Landscapes | 3/22/20, 8:48 PM

Chef Nicole Reisman brought fellow Brattleboro resident Ella Kinsman vegan eggplant Parmesan pasta, bread and a salad. Kinsman is among many residents quarantining at home amid fears of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Photo provided by Ella Kinsman

What we're (finally) reading: While under quarantine, now is the time for classics and epics

"Moby Dick." "Middlemarch." "Ulysses." "Infinite Jest." "Crime and Punishment." For many, such books have been read grudgingly, because there was a grade riding on it, and completion of the … more

By Greg Sukiennik, Southern Vermont Landscapes | 3/20/20, 7:48 PM

Forming a special bond: Riding center offers physical, emotional and cognitive benefits

WILMINGTON — On a cold, sunny February morning, Dawn Brownlow placed the bridle in the mouth of Bubbles, a 12-year-old paint mare, cinched up her saddle and led the horse to Brookside Stable's … more

By Anne Archer, Landscapes corresepondent | 3/20/20, 7:39 PM

From left, Dawn Brownlow talks over a ride with Bubbles, a 12-year-old mare, and Amber Thibodeau, the executive director and instructor at Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center.

4 places to find quiet, natural beauty in Southern Vermont

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the … more

By Greg Sukiennik, Southern Vermont Landscapes | 3/20/20, 7:36 PM

The West River Trail follows an old railroad bed in two sections, between Brattleboro and Dummerston and between Townshend and South Londonderry.

When there's no audience ... Coping with rapid change organizations do their best

BRATTLEBORO — A week ago, the creative economy in southern Vermont was approaching the novel coronavirus outbreak with uncertainty and concerns about its negative economic impact on artists and … more

By Cicely M. Eastman, Landscapes correspondent | 3/20/20, 7:33 PM

A crowd gathered for a production at the Bellows Falls Opera House. Such gatherings are now prohibited under an emergency order from Gov. Phil Scott to help break the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Keith Marks looks to build on Next Stage Arts Project's legacy

PUTNEY — Surrounded by white poster boards filled with multi-colored Post-It notes from brainstorming sessions with his staff, the new executive director of Next Stage Arts Project, Keith … more

By Cicely M. Eastman, Landscapes correspondent | 3/13/20, 8:30 PM

Keith Marks, new executive director at Next Stage Arts, in Putney.

Alexina Jones acknowledged for hard work, community involvement

Editor's note: This year, to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote, Southern Vermont Landscapes is celebrating the history of women from our region, … more

By Makayla-Courtney McGeeney, Landscapes correspondent | 3/13/20, 8:27 PM

Alexina Jones was awarded for Young Professional of the Year in the Nonprofit Sector at the annual Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce meeting in February for her hard work and involvement in the community.