We made it! If you’re reading this, you survived doomsday and all the hype leading up to it. The world didn’t end, and neither did the fun. As Bing Crosby sang in his song “Let’s Start the New Year Right,” “Twelve o’clock tonight, when they dim the light, let’s begin.” It’s time to follow Bing’s lead and partake in festivities that showcase local and regional talent. St. Johnsbury’s and Burlington’s First Nights have much to celebrate — the cities mark their 20th and 30th years, respectively.... Read more

Nothing warms you on a winter day like a bowl of soup and a slice of crusty bread. But, especially around the holidays, not all of us have time to sink into making stock and chopping veggies. And soup to go can be an iffy proposition. ... Read more

It’s not often that actors who have made it on a national stage feel compelled to return to their roots in community theater. When it’s for Jonathan Larson’s rock opera Rent, however, the stakes are different.... Read more