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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

Musician goes solo with sounds of ‘60s

Ben Elfland April 22, 2016

The energy and sounds of the ‘60s will be on full display in Burlington in a modern context. Psychedelic rock artist Sam Cohen will be performing with White Denim at Higher Ground April 23. Cohen...

Brazilian band rocks local venue

Brazilian band rocks local venue

April 21, 2016

A little known, but highly influential Brazilian psych-rock band took a pit stop at the Monkey House on their way to Montreal April 9, only to rock the house to a crowd who had mostly never heard of them....

Student nonprofit hosts benefit concert

Jensen Wainwright April 21, 2016

UVM’s Books4Equality will be hosting a free benefit concert on the Redstone Green May 4. Books4Equality is a recognized nonprofit organization aimed at providing free textbooks to college students....

Illustration by SEBASTIAO HUNGEBUHLER

‘Star Wars’ takes a detour

April 21, 2016

If you haven’t been living under a rock and have surfed the web recently, you might’ve watched the trailer for the upcoming film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” at least once, or in my case, 20...

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Untold stories displayed in local cafe

Bettina Cataldi April 20, 2016

One local homeless shelter is attempting to change the community’s perception of homelessness. ANEW Place, a homeless shelter that has served Burlington for the past 34 years, is telling the...

Country biopic fails to impress

April 15, 2016

Even without any prior knowledge of country music, this film is sure to disappoint.“I Saw the Light” is a biographical film depicting the rise and fall of the legendary musician Hank Williams.Williams...

Painting while you sip

Painting while you sip

April 14, 2016

Alcohol on a Friday night can easily lead to risky behavior, but art centers around Burlington are encouraging different kinds of risks. Old North End Arts Center, which opened October 2014, offers a different...

Hamburger helper: mom’s favorite rapper?

Hamburger helper: mom’s favorite rapper?

April 13, 2016

The April Fools’ mixtape, “Watch the Stove” by Hamburger Helper fooled us all, garnering four million plays on Soundcloud in its first three days. And for good reason – it’s surprisingly alright....

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHERVI LAINEZ

Trio shifts from subways to Higher Ground

Allie Osorno April 13, 2016

One band is bringing their sound from the subways of New York City to Burlington. Three-man band Moon Hooch is set to play Higher Ground April 22.   The band’s live shows call for a lively dance...

Illustration by ALYSSA HANDELMANN

Film tells a touching story

April 9, 2016

A stubborn homeless woman and an introverted playwright make an unlikely pair in “The Lady in the Van.”The film is based off the true story of Mary Shepherd (Maggie Smith), a homeless woman who lived...

Young comedian laughs off travel dilemma

Young comedian laughs off travel dilemma

April 8, 2016

Although audience members had to wait for over an hour, Friday’s comedy show was better late than never. Comedian Jermaine Fowler’s free performance in the Grand Maple Ballroom was originally set to...

Author M.T. Anderson talks about his new book “Symphony for the City of the Dead” in the Fletcher Free Library March 31. PHIL CARRUTHERS/The Vermont Cynic

Author analyzes history of symphony

April 7, 2016

The interplay between art and history is often overlooked.Bestselling author M.T. Anderson reminded his audience of the remarkable way art and history can intertwine during an evening of literature and...

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