/tags/arts-culture Arts & Culture en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-04-04/student-wins-bernie-sanders-essay-contest-for-writing-on-harms-of-social-media Out of 475 submissions, Burr and Burton Academy junior Justason Lahue's essay won the 2025 State of the Union Essay Contest for Vermont students. The annual contest, run by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders office, is now in its 15th year. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-04-04/student-wins-bernie-sanders-essay-contest-for-writing-on-harms-of-social-media Jenn Jarecki, Kevin Trevellyan /show/vermont-edition/2025-04-03/vermonts-poetry-out-loud-winner-faced-stage-fright-and-found-her-voice Winooski High School junior Mapenzi Selemani is on to the national competition in Washington D.C. in May. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:04:21 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-04-03/vermonts-poetry-out-loud-winner-faced-stage-fright-and-found-her-voice Andrea Laurion /npr-news/2025-04-01/entire-staff-at-federal-agency-that-funds-libraries-and-museums-put-on-leave The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave Monday morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:41:25 GMT /npr-news/2025-04-01/entire-staff-at-federal-agency-that-funds-libraries-and-museums-put-on-leave Andrew Limbong /show/vermont-edition/2025-03-26/will-there-be-a-next-chapter-for-the-vermont-marble-museum The museum closed its doors in the fall, but organizers are hoping its collection will find a new home. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:18:55 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-03-26/will-there-be-a-next-chapter-for-the-vermont-marble-museum Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /podcast/brave-little-state/2025-03-20/from-the-slopes-to-main-street-how-one-logo-came-to-represent-all-of-stowe Stowe’s logo is everywhere, from gondolas to storefronts â€� even local police cars. It’s as if the entire town is part of one giant marketing campaign. One listener wants to know why. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:17:33 GMT /podcast/brave-little-state/2025-03-20/from-the-slopes-to-main-street-how-one-logo-came-to-represent-all-of-stowe Sabine Poux, Catherine Morrissey /show/vermont-edition/2025-03-19/vermonts-jason-chin-helps-kids-understand-the-world-through-picture-books The South Burlington resident combines his passions for nature, science, and art in his informative books for children. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:06:26 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-03-19/vermonts-jason-chin-helps-kids-understand-the-world-through-picture-books Mikaela Lefrak, Daniela Fierro /local-news/2025-03-18/here-are-the-2024-vermont-book-award-finalists The awards honor outstanding local work in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and children’s literature. The prizes are overseen by Vermont Humanities and the state Department of Libraries. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:19:13 GMT /local-news/2025-03-18/here-are-the-2024-vermont-book-award-finalists Jenn Jarecki, Kevin Trevellyan /npr-news/2025-03-14/5-nature-inspired-ways-to-bring-joy-and-wonder-into-your-life-this-spring Simple activities to help you better appreciate the birds, bees and flowers â€� and spend more time outside. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:10:23 GMT /npr-news/2025-03-14/5-nature-inspired-ways-to-bring-joy-and-wonder-into-your-life-this-spring Malaka Gharib, Life Kit /show/vermont-edition/2025-03-12/bestselling-author-chris-bohjalian-publishes-his-25th-book In his latest novel, the Weybridge author tells a story of romance and heroism during the Civil War. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:23:28 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2025-03-12/bestselling-author-chris-bohjalian-publishes-his-25th-book Mikaela Lefrak /local-news/2025-03-11/bestselling-author-louise-penny-cancels-u-s-book-tour-trade-war-except-border-library Penny’s successful mystery series takes place in Three Pines, a small fictional village in Quebec’s Eastern Townships near the Vermont border. In recognition of the regionsâ€� close ties, Penny will hold an event at the border-straddling Haskell Free Library and Opera House. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:12:43 GMT /local-news/2025-03-11/bestselling-author-louise-penny-cancels-u-s-book-tour-trade-war-except-border-library Brittany Patterson