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Service Rendered: Arts So Wonderful Podcast - Poetry Pioneer 06/24/2024

From Arts So Wonderful:

For more information visit: http://www.artssowonderful.com | https://poetrypioneer.com/

Service Rendered: Straight Talk Vermont - Burlington Department of Public Works 06/18/2024

Host Bruce Wilson, Executive Director of Service Rendered, chats with guests Chapin Spencer, Director of Department of Public Works, and [second person], [title], to discuss Burlington's Department of Public Works.

Second Annual Plex Arts Festival 05/25/2024

From the Organizer:

Plex Arts Festival is a grassroots, immersive arts event in Burlington's Old North End that took place on the evening of May 25th. The festival focuses on experimental and contemporary work. All art forms welcome - dance, music, sculpture, tattoo art, food, comedy, pottery, theater, poetry, painting, crafts, video art, and other cross-disciplinary creative projects.

CCTV Time Machine: Michael Monte 05/23/2024

Host Meghan O'Rourke, CCTV, interviews Michael Monte.

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Burlington Great Streets Reconnecting Bank & Cherry Project Public Meeting 05/23/2024

From the City of Burlington:

In 2016, Burlington voters approved $22M in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for purchasing the reconstructed St. Paul and Pine Streets and improvements to Cherry and Bank Streets. The CityPlace Burlington (CPB) developer will be designing and constructing the new segments of St. Paul and Pine Streets prior to the City’s acquisition of these streets. The City is developing the conceptual designs for the future of Bank and Cherry Streets using the Great Streets Standards for Burlington’s Downtown. This is about designing an inclusive downtown for all Burlingtonians.

For more information visit: www.burlingtonvt.gov/CEDO/BTV-Mall-Redevelopment-Process/Bank-Cherry-Streets

Service Rendered: Arts So Wonderful Podcast - Poetry Pioneer 05/23/2024

From Arts So Wonderful:

For more information visit: http://www.artssowonderful.com | https://poetrypioneer.com/

African Variety Show: TBD May 05/23/2024

From Dr. Wetchi:

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VICII: Justice on the Global Stage: Analyzing the ICJ Genocide Case - Israel v. South Africa 05/22/2024

From VICII:

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion on the pivotal International Court of Justice (ICJ) case, Israel v. South Africa, a significant milestone in international law. This case, with its allegations of genocide, has garnered global attention, sparking intense debates on state responsibilities and human rights.

Discussion Points:

Overview of the ICJ genocide allegations between Israel and South Africa
Legal frameworks and historical precedents relevant to the case
The role of literature and cultural narratives in understanding state conduct
Implications of the case for international law and global justice

We are privileged to have Helen C. Scott, a Professor of English at the University of Vermont, as our guest speaker. Professor Scott's profound knowledge of contemporary global anglophone literature and her insightful analysis of post-colonial narratives will enhance our understanding of the cultural and historical contexts influencing this case.

Rob Mermin From Circus Smirkus 05/22/2024

Meghan O'Rourke, CCTV, hosts a conversation with Rob Mermin, Foundind Director of Circus Smirkus. Circus Smirkus is a nonprofit arts and education organization based in Greensboro, Vermont. Their mission is to promote the skills, culture and traditions of the traveling circus, and to inspire youth to engage in life-changing adventures in the circus arts.

Learn more at: https://www.smirkus.org

I-89 Exit 14 Scoping Study 05/22/2024

From CCRPC and the City of South Burlington

The CCRPC initiated a scoping study for the I-89 Exit 14 area that builds on the work conducted during the I-89 2050 Study. This scoping study will refine previously identified alternatives and investigate other options to address safety, connectivity and other multimodal issues in the study area. The goal of the Exit 14 scoping is to select a preferred interchange alternative to recommend to VTrans that addresses the needs and meets the purpose of the project as articulated by stakeholders and the public.

For more information visit: www.ccrpcvt.org/our-work/transportation/current-projects/scoping/exit-14-scoping-study

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!