Stratton Magazine

26/08/2025

Just a few days left until The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce's 30th annual Garlic Town! You won't want to miss out on this stinkin' good time!

Follow the link to read more!
strattonmagazine.com/food-drink/gettin-stinky-in-garlic-town/

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY
Chamber of Southwestern Vermont

15/08/2025

SOUNDS GOOD: Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem with Serenity Singers

Friday, August 15
5:30–8:30 p.m.
General Admission is FREE and open to the public
Arkell Pavilion lawn, outdoors

For 25 years and counting, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem has been uplifting audiences with a deeply-brewed blend of wit, camaraderie, and musicality. Their sound is “tight, with stylish, unexpected choices” (Acoustic Guitar), mixing New Orleans grooves, rafter-shaking harmonies, fiddle, electric and acoustic guitar, and junk percussion on incisive original songs and wild card covers.

“Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem dig deep into their collective souls, finding joy in the moment, peace in the harmonies, and rapture in the rhythmic drive.” —The Hartford Courant

02/08/2025

Cars & Coffee - Manchester, VT
Friday, AUGUST 8th at 5:30 PM at the Bondville Fairgrounds
Food + music + farmer's market + CARS = FUN
There will be a field setup for "vintage" vehicle parking. Hope to see you all there!! (The address is 30 VT-30, Winhall, VT 05340, which is near 7-Eleven in Bondville)

22/07/2025

The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 30th Anniversary of Southern Vermont’s most flavorful festival!

Personally, I don’t think there’s anything better than the smell and taste of garlic. In my kitchen, garlic goes in almost everything, and there is never, ever “too much” of it. If you head to downtown Bennington on August 30 between 10am and 5pm, you’ll smell the unmistakable aroma of garlic in every imaginable form— sautéed, roasted, fried, pickled, braided, baked, and perhaps even blended into ice cream. That’s when you know you’ve officially arrived in Garlic Town USA.

Follow the link to read more!
strattonmagazine.com/food-drink/gettin-stinky-in-garlic-town/
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY
Chamber of Southwestern Vermont

03/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Vermont-based musician, writer, and recovery advocate, Benjamin Lerner will be making his Berkshire stage debut just across the Southern Vermont border. His powerful new one-man concert—PERFORMER—will debut at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA on September 3, 2025.

The one-night-only performance combines elements of Hip-Hop, classical piano, spoken word, and melodic standards, Lerner will share his journey through addiction and recovery with emotional depth and dynamic musicality. All proceeds from the event will support three nonprofit organizations that foster creativity and recovery: BSC’s Musical Theatre Lab, Living in Recovery, and the George B. Crane Memorial Center—each of which is committed to community transformation on a deep level.

Whether you’re a full-time local or a visiting vacationer, this is a show that is well worth the drive.

Tickets are on sale now HERE: https://barringtonstagecompany2.thundertix.com/events/249541

30/06/2025

20/06/2025

Join us for the inaugural Chamber Symposium: Civic Discourse and Journalism
📅 Tuesday, June 24 | 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Stratton Mountain Resort

5 reasons to attend:

Top-Notch Panelists – Hear from veteran journalists and editors from The New York Times, Times Union, SevenDays, and more.

Timely Topics – Explore media trust, political polarization, and the role of journalism in shaping civic life.

Audience Q&A – Bring your questions and engage directly with the panel.

Beautiful Setting – Take in the conversation—and the view—at Stratton Mountain Resort.

Your Voice Matters – Be part of the solution as we discuss how to foster better civic discourse in our region.

Reserve your spot today at the Chamber Symposium

Let’s shape the future of civic conversation together.

09/06/2025

Our SUMMER Issue is now online at StrattonMagazine.com!

The theme of this issue is... GROWTH!

How exciting to see Stratton Mountain Resort expand its Mountain Biking paths, new Summer Camps popping up in our community, Southern Vermont Arts Center building out its digital archives, and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center expanding its local services.

In this issue, we also celebrate those who have helped build our community. We celebrate Tammy Mosher, who is retiring as Executive Director of Stratton Community Foundation; Hubert Schriebl’s 60 years of photography; the 30th Anniversary of Garlic Town USA; and so much more!

We’ve also included a comprehensive look at the best places to swim (indoor and out) in our region, 2024’s photo contest winner, and an inside look at this summer’s music festivals and offerings.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer of growth!

23/05/2025

In January 2025, THE GUIDE made its debut as the new, weekly digital e-blast of Manchester Life Magazine. Formerly known as the Vermont News Guide, this publication has undergone an exciting digital transformation, reflecting the changing needs of Southern Vermont today. Originally launched in 1954 as The Shopping Guide, the publication has long been a cornerstone for community updates and cultural highlights. Now reimagined as a modern, weekly eNewsletter emailed to almost 17,000 opt-in subscribers every Wednesday, THE GUIDE features a curated selection of events happening each week, alongside engaging stories about the local arts and music scene. Its content is also showcased on the Manchester Life Magazine website, providing an accessible and vibrant platform for both locals and visitors alike.

strattonmagazine.com/from-the-publisher/10-minutes-with-megan-demarest/