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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

Alyx the Magician wraps up a performance on Church Street.

Street performers bring heart to commerce sector

Becca Olshan, Culture Staff Writer October 14, 2021

It’s a crisp autumn afternoon and Church Street is alive with tourists and townies alike. Throughout fall weekends, Church Street comes to life with a variety of performances, ranging from magic shows...

A complex woman falls flat in The Eyes of Tammy Faye

A complex woman falls flat in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”

Bridget Mackie, Culture Staff Writer October 13, 2021

Add one more to the list of one-dimensional female movie characters. “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” which opened at Roxy Cinemas Sept. 24, explores the life of Tammy Faye Bakker who is portrayed by Jessica...

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Liz Cooper brings “Hot Sass” home to Burlington

Sophia Venturo, Culture Editor October 4, 2021

Illusory soundscapes and hot lights swept over the mossy rafters and rumbling crowd. Folk-rock artist Liz Cooper performed her new record “Hot Sass” at Higher Ground with supporting act New Madrid...

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Jam scene returns to Burlington

Max Gerlach, Culture Staff Writer September 30, 2021

Alongside the nostalgic crunching of fallen leaves and the soft whistling wind, this autumn hosts another exciting sound. From basements, to bars, to backyards, Burlington’s live music is back and...

Drag queens empower audience in Winooski

Drag queens empower audience in Winooski

Eamon Dunn, Culture Staff Writer September 21, 2021

Last Friday joy pulsed in Monkey House as if from a beating heart.  In honor of Burlington pride month, Winooski’s Monkey House hosted “Untapped: a Night of Drag and Burly-Q”on Friday, Sept....

Patrons mill around outside of ArtsRiot on Sept. 12.

ArtsRiot reopens and rebrands at Art Hop

Bridget Mackie, Culture Staff Writer September 20, 2021

As summer comes to a close, Burlington residents come together and celebrate the arts with lively exhibits and local food and music. The South End Arts District hosted the 29th annual Art Hop Sept....

Chaz Krouse ‘21 aka DJ Greyhound sits in his home studio Sept. 9.

House music for the house party: Burlington’s emerging DJ scene

Willow Scherwinski, Culture Staff Writer September 14, 2021

In a college town notorious for amateur indie-rock, the thuds of bass-driven music spilling from basements of student apartments are changing the pace of nightlife.  Kicking overplayed hits and garage...

The Young Love Scene’s Gordon Goldsmith ‘03 poses for photos Sept. 2.

The Young Love Scene follows viral single with explorative debut record

Max Gerlach, Culture Staff Writer September 8, 2021

The Young Love Scene’s debut LP, “Holy Punch,” delivers just what its title entails: a holy punch. The Young Love Scene is Gordon Goldsmith’s ‘03 solo project. The 36-year-old Burlington resident...

Culture Staff Recommends: Spring fever edition

Culture Staff Recommends: Spring fever edition

Culture Staff May 14, 2021

In this edition of Culture Staff Recommends, the culture writers share their entertainment picks that are pulling them through a gloomy spring and into another beautiful Burlington summer. Christa Guzmán...

Fleet Foxes Helplessness Blues remains poignant 10 years after release

Fleet Foxes’ ‘Helplessness Blues’ remains poignant 10 years after release

Laura Clifford, Culture Staff Writer May 10, 2021

Brimmed with enchanting melodies, sweeping harmonies, and vast acoustics, Fleet Foxes’ 12 song masterpiece epitomizes everything that’s remarkable about the indie-folk genre.  Fleet Foxes’ triumphant,...

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Tall Travis & the Beanie Babies v. indie-folk formulas

Connor Adams, Culture Staff Writer May 5, 2021

Student band Tall Travis & the Beanie Babies released singles “Raw Milk is Medicine'' and “Rotoscope Me” April 14 on Youtube and Soundcloud.  Both singles immerse the listener within a cacophony...

Areas and styles and perspective: Balancing dance and technology

‘Areas and styles and perspective:’ Balancing dance and technology

Laura Meyer, Culture Staff Writer May 4, 2021

Dim lights highlighted projected videos and moving images illuminating the walls behind dance students as they performed their second in-class media and choreography study.  In the Contemporary IV...

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