The Legendary Roots crew came to Vermont for the Burlington International Waterfront Festival. They played a two-hour set to a crowd of about 1,500. And they had a tuba player.
The after work crowd flooding the Church St Marketplace Friday got an unexpected show when a pillow fight erupted in front of the mall. A whistle signaled the start of the Burlington Pillow Fight Flash-Mob which was over as suddenly as it began. Police arrested organizer Darin Cassler who was released later that day. Who knew pillows could cause so much trouble?Featuring:http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/event.php?eid=70766236853Music:Missy Bly, Clean Bee, "Wanda"http://www.myspace.com/mi...
Activist Beth Robinson greets same-sex marriage supporters immediately following the Vermont legislature's override of Governor Douglas' veto. Bill sponsors Representatives Mark Larson and David Zuckerman address the crowd.
2/4/09: Four candidates sounded off to a full house at Wednesday's Mayoral Debate in Main St Landing. You can read the Blurt recap here:http://7d.blogs.com/blurt/2009/02/mayoral-debate-recap.htmlLocation: Main St Landing, Burlington Vermont
1949-2009 Peter Freyne was a beloved Vermont journalist who passed away in January. There will never be another like him and he is greatly missed.Music: La Stradahttp://www.myspace.com/lastradanyc
9/7/07: Friday night, party goers gathered at the offices of Seven Days to get Art Hoppy and celebrate the paper's 12 year anniversary.Seven Days hit the streets 12 years ago, on September 6, 1995.September 7th, 2007, revelers kicked off the Art Hop with custom t-shirts printed to order on site by Tick Tick, tasty munchies, booze a plenty and walls full of art.Original t-shirt designs made especially for Seven Days by: Alison Bechdel, James Kochalka, Harry Bliss, and Herb & Rose (Rose Montgome...
10/25/08: Meet the movers and shakers of the growing tech community here in Vermont. Does VT have jobs to keep young people here? You be the judge.Featuring:http://www.vermont3.com/Music: Bad Flirt, Virgin Talk, "How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation" [Unmastered]http://www.myspace.com/badflirtLocation: Champlain College, Burlington, VT
10/17/08: NRG Systems in Hinesburg Vermont make products to help customers measure and understand the wind. They have been experiencing a huge growth spurt and are finding creative ways to keep their employees healthy and happy. Featured: http://www.nrgsystems.com/ Music: The Cush, "Matilda Bridge"http://www.myspace.com/thecush Location: Hinesburg, VT
9/18/08: Nine local bands took over Nectars and the Metronome Thursday night for a wild party that benefited The Radiator, 105.9FM.We asked people WHAT'S GOOD and talked to Radiator founder Lee Anderson about the local music scene and the power of bad art.Featured:http://www.theradiator.org/http://7d.blogs.com/whatsgood/http://www.7dvt.com/whats-good/wgmeMusic: The Jazz Guys, "Social Stigmas" A Blessing in Disguisehttp://www.thejazzguys.com/Location: Nectars, The Metronome, Burlington Vermont
9/17/08: Stephanie Rieke makes granola and chocolate but is she as nutty as her name implies? Seven Days Food Editor Suzanne Podhaizer travels to Nutty Steph's new Chocolate Shop in Middlesex to find out for herself. Suzanne and Stephanie team up to make the first ever salami and paprika chocolate bars and truffles.WARNING: Watching this video might excite your taste buds!!Featured:http://www.nuttystephs.com/Music: Missy Bly, Clean Bee, "Dracula," "Quarterback"http://www.myspace.com/missyblyht...