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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

UVM galleries: art adorns the campus

UVM galleries: art adorns the campus

October 12, 2016

From a fine arts museum to “hole-in-the-wall” galleries, campus is filled with artwork worth exploring. The exhibits are in constant rotation, so these places can be visited regularly. Each location...

Collective creates new local concert spaces

Collective creates new local concert spaces

Gus Slater-Dixon October 11, 2016

Something’s afoot below the homes  of Burlington. UVM students can experience live music without having to leave the comfort of their apartments, as basements offer an alternative venue for local...

Directors digress from work into art

Healy Fallon October 7, 2016

Going outside of a personal comfort zone is always challenging, yet results of these “detours” are often memorable and very rewarding. These detours, or digressions, are explored in the current exhibit...

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...

Professor pursues the truth in poetry

October 5, 2016

At its root, the intent of poetry can be seen as the pursuit of truth. Genuine and explicit about her past experiences, Elizabeth Powell’s poetry reminded an audience at the Fleming Museum of that original...

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....

Film renews typical trope

Film renews typical trope

Colin Kamphuis September 28, 2016

Comedic, charming and heartfelt, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” tugs the heartstrings without bordering on sappiness. “Hunt for the Widerpeople” tells the story of a young foster child who, after...

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...

Indie rock band perfects act

Indie rock band perfects act

Bridget Dorsey September 23, 2016

Only one band is able to rock their audience down to the ground only to throw them back up into the air through amazing sound and incredible theatrics.   of Montreal, who is actually from Athens,...

Ecological art: a more creative call to action

Ecological art: a more creative call to action

Chloe Foster September 22, 2016

In the age of climate change and conservationism, ecological art is on the rise. Local artists and environmentalists came together to create a collaborative ecological art exhibit in Billings Library...

Wilco releases reflective new album

Wilco releases reflective new album

Alex LeRose September 21, 2016

Dads and rock fans everywhere can rejoice. Wilco’s 10th studio album, “Schmilco,” was released Sept. 9. While the album name suggests the kind of dad humor the band is known for, “Schmilco”...

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