The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

Arts: “Face Control” melts faces, while giving us something to think about

March 30, 2009

Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner and his wife Alexei Perry make up the core dynamic of the Handsome Furs agenda.Seattle-based record label Sub Pop describes the Handsome Furs sound as "the juxtaposition of cold,...

Burlington’s open mic nights only require a singer, a microphone and a passion to play

March 30, 2009

While playing host to big act tours, Burlington is a haven for the celebration of live talent at hidden gems like Radio Bean and Manhattan Pizza.Despite the mental image that an open mic night can evoke...

Arts: Decemberists’ “The Hazards of Love” not for the faint of heart

March 23, 2009

In the age of iTunes and picking and choosing single tracks from albums, it is easy to forget how great it once felt to listen to  and fully appreciate an album from start to finish.The Decemberists'...

Arts: Burlington Underground digs the music scene

March 23, 2009

Burlington Underground is a Web site dedicated to informing the public of all upcoming live music shows around Burlington at venues ranging from the Fireplace Lounge to Higher Ground. Founded by UVM sophomore...

Local label ties Vermont music community together

March 23, 2009

Hidden in a third story apartment on College Street, Big Heavy World is the glue that hopes to mesh together the intricacies of the Vermont music community.BHW is a completely volunteer-run Vermont record...

Honorary prof recalls glory days

March 23, 2009

Before an audience of about  50 theatre majors and professors, three-time Tony Award-winner Stuart Vaughn performed an hour-long one-act play alongside actress and spouse Anne Thompson at UVM's Royal...

Cheeseburger Donkey to headline Nectar’s

March 22, 2009

In a local music scene dominated by competing jam bands, funk bands, jazz bands or any combination of the three, there is one emerging rock band that stands out among all the rest: Cheeseburger Donkey....

Who is Chun-Li anyway?

March 22, 2009

Remember playing the Street Fighter video games as a kid?  You would be Ryu and you're buddy would be either Ken, Dhalism or Blanca and you'd shoot some sweet "faadookens" at him.Remember Chun-Li?Didn't...

Snyder gives audiences multiple reasons to watch the Watchmen

March 22, 2009

"Watchmen" is a comic book film success story. Coming in the midst of a superhero-movie deluge dating back through the last decade, and directed by Zack Snyder — a man known more for his stylistic...

Pop Sensation to bore the nation

March 5, 2009

The Manhattan School of Music educated duo create a sparkling yet leveled atmosphere on their sophomore album, "Hush." With the lovely female vocals of Yuki Chikudate, Asobi Seksu redeemed their endearing...

Higher Ground offers New Deal to a boisterous packed house

March 5, 2009

var uslide_show_id = "45025ca6-ebde-455e-9677-33c12eadb1a5";var slideshowwidth = "468";var linktext = "";A mix of electronic and hypnotic beats bumped through the bodies of the sold out crowd at Higher...

Combat paper: The Art of Reconciling Wartime experiences

March 2, 2009

"War is hell," opined General William T. Sherman while speaking to Military Academy graduates in 1879. Judging by their pieces on display at Church Street's Firehouse Gallery, the artists featured in the...

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