Chad Lawson knows people don’t party to his music. When the classical pianist and composer checks streaming data on platforms like Spotify, he sees a steep drop-off on Friday. The numbers climb again on Monday. Lawson’s listeners seek out his music for serene and serious moments. “One lady in particular, she wrote, and I’ll never
Read MoreShe talks Crocs, paper planes, and playtime in the kitchen COURTESY REMY THURSTON Age: 28 You might know her from: When she was general manager at Paco’s Tacos & Tequila Hometown: Unionville Currently lives: Ayrsley Currently watching: The Watcher Where does your love of cooking come from? Growing up, we always cooked at home. My
Read MoreThe Rail Trail Lights return February 3-19! In its fourth year, the festival features six new interactive light installations created by local artists situated along the 3.5 mile linear pedestrian park. Part of the I Heart Rail Trail initiative – a partnership between Charlotte Rail Trail, U.S. Bank, and Charlotte Center City Partners – the
Read MoreThe subdivision’s brick-and-stone entrance signs, flanked by topiaries, read “Providence Heights” in stately gold letters. On a rainy day in November, I arrive at a two-story red brick house with a small, manicured front lawn and press the button on a brushed-bronze Ring doorbell. Anthony Riccardi invites me in. He’s sporting a gray golf shirt
Read MoreRabbi David Fainsilber, Contributor Last month we lost another child Holocaust survivor, Erika Hecht, as that generation finds its final resting place. Erika recalls a story of her wartime experience in her memoir Don’t Ask My Name: “One night, my mother wakes me and asks me my name. “‘Erika Bleier,’ I say. “‘What did you
Read MoreChea Waters Evans, State Rep. I now live in the land of acronyms and abbreviations. ARPA, ESSR, GOMA, EGWP, TIF, ADS, VIC, USGS. If you have some spare time, look up all of those things and I’ll quiz you next time I hold a Chat with Chea gathering. I was assigned to my first-choice committee
Read MoreScooter MacMillan, Editor CVU 60, St. Johnsbury 37In spite of other distractions, the Champlain Valley Union girls basketball team continues to play fantastic basketball. The Redhawks are atop the Division 1 rankings, riding an unbeaten 9-0 record. CVU kept its unblemished win streak alive on Jan. 16, traveling to St. Johnsbury Academy and coming away
Read MoreMargaret Woodruff, director Get outside this winter and explore the Vermont landscape in a unique way with Vermont Fish & Wildlife Scat and Track Family Program. Each week for four weeks, your family will watch a pre-recorded video highlighting a particular critter focusing on the habitat, life cycle and identification before diving into how to
Read MoreNaomi Strada, (Condensed by Tom Scatchard) A year ago, the families of Charlotte students were asked to reflect upon their hopes for their community school and upon the experiences which should be prioritized for the kids. File photo From the survey responses, the administration developed some goals to work on for school year 2022-23. Some
Read MoreMary Landon, Calendar Coordinator Please email your event listings at least three weeks in advance. In the kitchen with AudreyThursday, Jan. 26, 5:30-7 p.m.Join chef, jazz singer and flower farmer Audrey Bernstein for a free virtual cooking class through City Market. On the menu is chicken marbella. Instructions sent upon registration. Men’s groupThursday, Jan. 26, 6-8
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