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Moments with Melinda: Interview with Stephen Kiernan 09/26/2023

From Melinda Moulton:

Stephen Kiernan is a nationally-acclaimed journalist, novelist, and musician who has won over forty awards for his work. His latest novel, Glass Chateau, has been receiving rave reviews.

For more information visit: http://www.stephenpkiernan.com/

Puerto Cabezas with Dan Higgins 09/26/2023

Dan Higgins has a conversation with Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington about the City of Burlington's sister city, Puerto Cabezas.

Includes a 16 minute long film created by Dan Higgins and Julio Bordas. 

Since 1984 Burlington, Vermont has been a sister city with the Nicaraguan municipality of Puerto Cabezas. This short video, assesmbled from clips made over the years, revisits the origin of that relationship and introduces Vermonters to the multicultural richness of the region. Apperances by: Margarita Antonio, Dixie Lee, Manta Wilson, Dwayne "Neko" Waters, "Waulla" Delmar Downs, Paulina Downs Lam, Peter Clavelle, Mirna Cunningham, Leah Mauriece, Rremigio Hodgson, and Gordon Stone.

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: A Deep Dive into the History of the Burlington Ravine 09/22/2023

Britta Tonn, Architectural Historian, describes the history of the Burlington Ravine and how it transformed with urbanization.

For more information visit: eeevermont.org

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: What’s So Great about Beethoven’s Fifth? 09/15/2023

An exploration of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, presented by Larry Hamberlin, PhD, Recently Retired Professor of Music, Middlebury College.

For more information visit: eeevermont.org

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: Public Health in Vermont 09/08/2023

A presentation on the state of public health by Mark Levine, MD, Vermont Commissioner of Health.

For more information visit: eeevermont.org

Moments with Melinda: Interview with Lindsay Houpt-Varner 08/31/2023

From Melinda Moulton:

Lindsay Houpt-Varner is the first full-time director of the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh, Vermont. The Rokeby Museum is dedicated to preserving the story of the Underground Railroad and exploring modern-day issues of race and social justice.

For more information visit: http://www.rokeby.org

Moments with Melinda: Interview with Beth Sachs 08/29/2023

From Melinda Moulton:

Beth Sachs has been a leader in the field of sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy for a half century. She co-founded The Vermont Energy Investment Corporation - a mission-driving non-profit that services Efficiency Vermont

Moments with Melinda: Interview with Leslie Fry 08/10/2023

From Melinda Moulton:

Leslie Fry is a 3rd Generation Vermonter who is an award-winning multi-media artist. Her work has been exhibited internationally in museums and galleries. Her public sculptures have been commissioned worldwide. Leslie Fry is one of the most celebrated and accomplished Vermont artists.

Evening with Vermont Poverty Law Fellow: Immigration Law as Poverty Lawyering 08/10/2023

From the organizer:

Join the Vermont Bar Foundation and current Poverty Law Fellow Maya Tsukazaki for a conversation and Q&A on practicing immigration law in Vermont and unique issues facing noncitizen Vermonters.

Immerse yourself in an enriching evening where you can connect with Maya, learn about her impactful work, and engage in networking with like-minded individuals passionate about advancing access to justice for all Vermonters.

Ethan Allen Homestead Enrichment Program: Holocaust History and its Connections in Vermont with the Vermont Holocaust Memorial 07/16/2023

Presented by the Vermont Holocaust Memorial.

For more information: ethanallenhomestead.org

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