This @sevendaysvt.bsky.social story is so beautiful. The great human drama of an entire life unspools from a single letter. Please read to the end. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

The Burlington organization has been renovating the former ArtsRiot space as a South End hub for art, music and events, starting with the exhibition “From Vermont, With Love.” www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

Host Abbey Berger-Knorr, aka Abbey B.K., takes her music-and-arts podcast to the next level after the closure of its former home at Burlington’s Big Heavy World. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/musicf...

From a stately retired steamship to the set of an iconic TV show, these unconventional Vermont-area destinations promise a wedding to remember. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

In this week's Ask the Rev.: Need your pal to nix the dating interrogation? Here’s advice for setting boundaries for subjects you want to keep off the table. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

From ties to dress shoes to made-to-measure tailored suits, the family-owned men’s shop on Rutland’s Merchants Row has sold fine clothing for three generations. www.sevendaysvt.com/news/busines...

Thanks to the neat structure of Ken Ludwig’s adaptation and this show’s lush staging, the 1934 murder mystery sweeps viewers onto a train and into another era. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

At four pages long, the 1879 letter strikes a range of emotions, with mentions of “sweet kisses,” his-and-hers pillowcases, illness, and untimely death. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

They can host up to 30 people and, for $1,700, they offer a package that includes the space for eight hours, seating and tables, a PA system, two floral bouquets, a party tent and heaters, plus two areas for getting ready.

Movie Review: Director Sam Raimi takes a crack at the hoary trope of desert-island role reversal, putting female rage and anti-corporate satire in the mix. www.sevendaysvt.com/on-screen/mo...

Inspired by a South Korean trend, entrepreneur Bishnu Pokhrel stocks a variety of instant ramen and toppings for customers to prepare in her new spot. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...

In Vermont music news: Three of Vermont’s bigger music acts announce forthcoming new records — including Noah Kahan, who partnered with Mastercard to drop in at the Grammy Awards. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/musicn...

A February 8 event and later exhibition in Burlington bring together young poets and Black performers to share oral histories from the Vibrant Lives project. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

A yearslong battle over plans for an industrial park and quarry on farmland across Route 100 from the Morrisville-Stowe State Airport has anxious residents holding their breath for a permit decision due any day.

Instead of feeling the “ew” of a child watching her parents be affectionate, I was deeply moved by their back-and-forth, full of revealing quotidian details but also sustained — and restrained! — longing.

Romantic restaurant rendezvous are not just for Valentine’s Day. Share good food and drink with your sweetie at Salt & Bubbles, Fig and Pascolo Ristorante. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...

“I’m so happy and so excited not to have to do this all by ourselves,” homeowner Dylan told the camera with a huge smile. “I peed a little bit,” his partner, Brooklyn, admitted. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

The governor has directed the Agency of Human Services to seek a federal waiver that would allow it to exclude a list of yet-to-be-determined foods and drinks from the state’s version of SNAP.

The live game show “Sex With Jenna: Dating Show,” held at Higher Ground in South Burlington, brings together single Vermonters looking for love. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

In Vermont food news: A local Mexican restaurant’s ski resort pop-up is up and running for the winter — maybe longer — while a longtime Queen City cocktail bar has ended its run. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...

The renowned Italian folk singer and guitarist performs in Essex this week to benefit a Reggio Emilia education exhibition in Winooski this June. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

It's the Love & Marriage issue! And YES, that's a real proposal on the cover 💕💕💕

A string of violent incidents involving U.S. immigration agents in Minneapolis has prompted Vermont officials and local organizers to prepare in case a similar enforcement surge is aimed at the Green Mountain State.

The judge said there was “no case at all” to support detaining Hussien Noor Hussien any longer.

The Vermont Criminal Justice Council’s unanimous vote effectively restricts Palmer to administrative duties, preventing him from carrying out most aspects of typical police work.

On Wednesday morning, Tendo was detained shortly after arriving at the Shelburne health care facility where he works.

After three years of running an Italian restaurant in the state capital, the Penzos have scaled back to pizza in the town where they launched their food truck. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...

Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including a punk-rock conversation with Bobby Hackney Sr. and Bobby Hackney Jr. at Vermont Public. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

The Jericho native's group säje won for “Big Fish,” a collaboration with composer, producer and drummer Nate Smith. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/vermon...

In a show of videos and lenticular photos, the artist interrogates the idea of breaking character and the ways we present different versions of ourselves. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

The Burlington composer and musical chameleon serves up a heaping dish of power pop and guitar rock. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/albums...

In this week's Ask the Rev. column: One sibling wonders if it’s OK to cover her fading tattoo with something new. Here’s advice for refreshing your ink while retaining the memories behind it. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

Photographer Luke Awtry took in an explosive set from a powerful Burlington band whose sound channels both Jimi Hendrix and Elliott Smith. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/eye-on...

Vermonters are struggling with the rising costs of health insurance, and some are choosing to go without. Go behind the scenes of this “Stuck in Vermont” video. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

Unconventional period pieces profile an 18th-century American religious leader and a 20th-century Palestinian family. www.sevendaysvt.com/on-screen/mo...

The Burlington singer-songwriter embraces authenticity in her music as she gets ready to drop a new record rooted in subjects such as social justice. www.sevendaysvt.com/music/musicf...

The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts presents a massive solo show of the Cree First Nations artist’s work, which uses humor to turn history painting on its head. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

With such features as sheet-steel walls, exposed I beams and live-edge walnut shelves, Andrew Lynds’ chill bachelor pad in Warren has comfy, lived-in charm. www.sevendaysvt.com/home-design/...

“We must go beyond rallies, beyond asking nicely, and we must begin real resistance," state Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky (P/D-Chittenden-Central) told the protesters.

Ritchie missed the cut because the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team has an earlier qualifying deadline than does the FIS, the sport's international governing body. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

“Far too many people are feeling unheard, unseen, and left out by our current leadership, so I’m running to give everyone a seat at the table,” Charlestin said.

The White River Junction theater company’s production of Sam Shepard’s classic play about human passion holds tension throughout. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

Dan Chiasson’s unauthorized biography is part origin story, part author’s memoir about the mayor who transformed the Queen City before ascending nationally. www.sevendaysvt.com/news/politic...

"Like it or not, this is how national news breaks and spreads in today’s chaotic and dangerous world. In this case, the real heroes aren’t journalists; they’re bystanders with phones."

The changes would be the most significant overhaul of wetland regulations in decades.

In addition to stars such as Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Jessie Diggins, Vermont’s Olympic delegation includes many lesser known hopefuls going for gold. www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...

Charlie Watt’s online seed catalog specializes in varieties adapted for Vermont’s cold, short growing season, from watermelon to early-ripening tomatoes. www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/f...

Hussien’s detention has reverberated through the tight-knit Somali community and beyond, alarming his children’s teachers and neighbors who have known his family for years.

For Jeanne Hulsen, the result feels like justice, as well as a symbolic victory for the many women who have been subject to pay discrimination.

Ryan Palmer told reporters after Wednesday’s hearing that he has delegated daily oversight of his department to a subordinate but will remain sheriff while he fights the charges.