Revel in surprising word histories, regional dialects, ancient linguistic roots, and modern slang with Martha Barnette, co-host of public radio’s popular “A Way with Words.” Barnette, a writer in love with so-called dead languages, co-hosts the radio show which The New Yorker called “Car Talk for Lexiphiles” with Grant Barrett, a linguist and lexicographer. Martha […]
Anxious Nation explores and captures the many faces and facets of anxiety. This feature length documentary takes a deep look into the crisis of anxiety and mental health in America, especially it's impact on youth and their families. Presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont. This event is open to the […]
Charlene Allen (author of "Play the Game") and Dayna Lorentz (author of "Wayward Creatures") will talk about taking real world concepts of and turning them into fiction. Both "Play the Game" and "Wayward Creatures" introduce audiences to Restorative Justice Circles and how they work in two different contexts - while also telling the riveting stories […]
Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall. He has forthcoming books about mermaids, babies, apologies, and lots of other topics. Before […]
Martha McPhee is the author of the forthcoming memoir, Omega Farm. Her novels include An Elegant Woman, Dear Money, L’America, Gorgeous Lies, and Bright Angel Time. Her work has been honored with fellowships from the National Endowment of the Arts and The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and in 2002, she was nominated for a […]
David Gessner is the author of thirteen books that blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, and environmentalism, including the New York Times bestselling All the Wild That Remains, Return of the Osprey, Sick of Nature and Leave It As It Is: A Journey Through Theodore Roosevelt’s American Wilderness. His new book is A Traveler’s Guide to the End of […]
Jeff Sharlet is the New York Times best-selling author or editor of nine books, including his new instant bestseller The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, and The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power, which was adapted into a Netflix documentary series. His reporting on LGBTIQ+ rights around the world […]
Facilitated by Emma Bliss and Carissa Brewton, this focus group will be an open discussion of the eater/consumer experience living and eating within the Brattleboro Food System. Open to all who have an interest and openness to share. Snacks provided
Facilitated by Emma Bliss and Carissa Brewton, this focus group is an open discussion for eaters/consumers to share their experience living and eating in the Brattleboro Food System. All are welcome– bring an openness and willingness to share your experience. Snacks provided.
Get myself a car, I feel power as I fly, Whoa now, I'm really in control. It all looks fine to the naked eye, but it don't really happen that way at all.. ~ The Who In Vermont, our cars appear to many of us as natural as our mountains, moose and fall colors. However, […]
North Indian classical music has been handed down from guru to disciple for hundreds of years through the guru-disciple relationship. Musicians Pat Lambdin and Amit Kavthekar embark on a journey into this living tradition that shifts perspectives with a fresh attitude and a willingness to place one’s own cultural understandings in the back seat. Sponsored […]
In These Dreams of You, Ann McCloskey tells her story of lovingly raising a remarkable daughter who developed mental illness and died young. McCloskey’s memoir follows her pivot from years of striving to save her anorectic daughter to ultimately supporting her as she lived out her life in the manner she chose as an adult. […]