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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Student group hosts downtown poetry reading

Student group hosts downtown poetry reading

Bridget Higdon November 29, 2016

Among the glowing lamps and flickering candles, with lyrics and language echoing off the walls, nights at the Lamp Shop feel like an artistic salon of decades past. UVM’s Vantage Point staff hosted...

Comedian records special in Burlington

Comedian records special in Burlington

November 18, 2016

Not only is this comedian hilarious, but he is philanthropic, generous, open-minded and holds close ties to Burlington. Mike Finoia recorded his live album Nov. 12 at the Vermont Comedy Club. Finoia...

Burly beer makers tell insider tips

Bridget Higdon November 17, 2016

For many, drinking beer is a celebration in itself, but for two local Vermont authors, brewing it at home is just as thrilling. Authors Bill Mares and Todd Haire will be at Phoenix Books in Burlington...

Hip-hop history tale gets down to business

Hip-hop history tale gets down to business

Alex LeRose November 16, 2016

Calling all music lovers; Netflix just brought an era of music to television like never before. “The Get Down,” created by filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, is a series set in the Bronx in the 1970s. This show...

UVM ensemble to ‘jazz’ Southwick

UVM ensemble to ‘jazz’ Southwick

Addie Beach November 15, 2016

Thanksgiving may be right around the corner, but there are still opportunities to catch some music before the week off. The University Jazz Ensemble will be performing their end-of-semester concert in...

Musician makes childhood dreams a reality

November 11, 2016

Fresh off his European tour, Burlington will host one of Rolling Stone magazine’s “10 New Artists You Need to Know” this November. Bayonne, Roger Sellers’ stage name, is performing Nov. 9, at...

Student band finds place in the Burly scene

Student band finds place in the Burly scene

November 10, 2016

A guitarist handed flyers out around campus last year in search of new bandmates. One year and three band names later, the band that formed thereafter, Jeddy, will now play every Monday at Nectar’s...

Local artist looks for extraordinary in the ordinary

Healy Fallon November 9, 2016

One Vermont artist aspires to live in a space with walls full of bulletin boards, so if he has an idea or vision, he can note it down and won’t have to worry about it escaping his mind. This artist,...

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,...

Folk artist gets nostalgic in new project

Folk artist gets nostalgic in new project

November 3, 2016

An album about nostalgia, “Ape in Pink Marble,” leaves listeners longing for places they have never been to and people they have never met. “Ape in Pink Marble” is freak folk artist Devendra...

Folk artist gets nostalgic in new project

Folk artist gets nostalgic in new project

November 3, 2016

An album about nostalgia, “Ape in Pink Marble,” leaves listeners longing for places they have never been to and people they have never met. “Ape in Pink Marble” is freak folk artist Devendra...

Mystery thriller burns up

Colin Kamphuis November 2, 2016

Despite a strong cast and experienced director, “Inferno” continues the downwards spiral in quality characteristic of recent films following a similar formula. Tom Hanks returns as Professor Robert...

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