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The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

UVM dance company to perform fall recital

UVM dance company to perform fall recital

Addie Beach November 8, 2016

Dancers will hit the stage in Southwick later this month. The Orchesis Dance Company will be hosting its annual Fall Showcase Nov. 12 in Patrick Gym. When Orchesis was originally formed in the ‘60s,...

Scares Continue after halloween has passed

Bridget Higdon November 1, 2016

Even after Halloween has come and gone, there is still plenty of horror to be found on campus in the coming weeks. The UVM Theater Department will be putting on a production of “Dracula” Nov. 3-5...

Singer to warm up local venue

October 28, 2016

One artist will arrive in Burlington to warm souls with their music just in time for winter to set in. Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin is kicking off his tour, “Good Old War,” Nov. 1 at Higher Ground....

Indie pop group to return with new sounds

Healy Fallon October 26, 2016

This November will see the return of a group with a reputation for unique, yet accessible music. Frankie Cosmos will perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at ArtsRiot. After missing the band’s performance...

Quartet to share love with Burlington

Quartet to share love with Burlington

October 18, 2016

Hailing from many musical backgrounds, one band aims to create a message of peace, love and unity through their music. The Nth Power, a jazz-funk-gospel-soul hybrid, is coming to ArtsRiot Oct. 20....

Indie trio sets sights for new album tour

Addie Beach October 15, 2016

The semester might just be settling into a groove, but one band aims to shake things up. Indie-pop trio Zipper Club is taking on Higher Ground Oct. 12. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. The group is comprised...

Octet brings the party into Burly

Octet brings the party into Burly

Ben Elfland October 5, 2016

Described as one of the greatest party acts in years, one genre-bending group will bring their energy to Burlington. Red Baraat, an octet lead by Sunny Jain, is performing Oct. 7 at Club Metronome. Jain...

Cover band to recreate vibes in Burly

Bridget Dorsey September 30, 2016

Year after year, one band reincarnates the sweet sounds of psychedelic Americana originally spun by the Grateful Dead in their heyday. On Oct. 11, Higher Ground is once again hosting Dark Star Orchestra....

Author returns to a painful past

Bridget Higdon September 29, 2016

Literature lovers and history buffs alike will be interested in a spectacular event coming to Burlington next week. Local author Mary Fillmore will be speaking at Phoenix Books in Burlington Oct. 4....

Local teenagers go behind the scenes

Local teenagers go behind the scenes

Ben Elfland September 27, 2016

  A new program is allowing students from Burlington’s local refugee community to collaborate with an iconic African refugee music group. Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars will be performing...

Harry Potter fans find the magic once again

Harry Potter fans find the magic once again

Bridget Higdon September 21, 2016

Merlin’s beard! For Harry Potter fans everywhere, July brought something unbelievable: an eighth installment in the beloved series. ‘‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’’ is not a novel, but...

World-renowned art showcased at Fleming Museum

World-renowned art showcased at Fleming Museum

September 21, 2016

This semester, students will have the opportunity to view world-class pieces by world-renowned artists right here on campus. “Sargent to Basquiat” opens Sept. 22 at the Fleming Museum. The exhibit...

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