Posted By Kymelya Sari on Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 9:40 PM

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Kymelya Sari

Repair work outside the Flynn Center

The Flynn Center for the Performing Arts is in a race against time to ensure that the flooding repair work in the FlynnSpace is completed before the upcoming performing arts season.

A water main pipe, located under the marquee, burst early Monday morning, causing water to flow into the downstairs venue and a storage area where production equipment, including lighting, was kept.

"We are too early on in assessing the damage," said Anna Marie Gewirtz, who assumed her new role as executive director of the Flynn just six weeks ago. "We are doing everything in our power to get things back in pristine condition and working order."

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Posted By Jordan Adams on Tue, Aug 21, 2018 at 5:45 PM

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Courtesy of Ben Sarle

Andy "A_Dog" Williams

One of the most important days for Burlington's hip-hop and skateboard community is upon us. Now in its fifth year, the annual A_Dog Day celebrates the life of DJ, artist and skateboarder Andy "A_Dog" Williams, who passed away nearly five years ago. The multifaceted memorial event kicks off on Saturday, August 25, with a multitude of artsy happenings at various locations in downtown Burlington.

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Posted By Kymelya Sari on Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 11:28 AM

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Courtesy of Susmita Dhakal

Susmita Dhakal

While some people treat "diversity" and "inclusivity" as buzzwords, for Susmita Dhakal those terms are guiding principles. Dhakal, a Bollywood dance performer, is a member of the local Afro-pop group, A2VT.

"I've always been the person [who] gets involved in different cultures because I feel that's the way I grow," said the University of Vermont sophomore. A native of Nepal born to Bhutanese refugees, Dhakal is the only A2VT member who's not from the African diaspora. She joined the group about six months ago.

"She brings a bit of Bollywood vibe to [the group]," said A2VT manager David Cooper. "They embraced her."

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Posted By Jordan Adams on Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 3:33 PM

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Courtesy of Ash LaRose

Kat Wright

This week, Burlington's reigning queen of soul, Kat Wright, is recording a live album. The artist and her Indomitable Soul Band set up shop on Saturday, August 18, at Applehead Recording in Saugerties, N.Y. — and you can be there to watch the magic happen.

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Posted By Kymelya Sari on Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 10:31 AM

Courtesy of Lindsay Raymondjack

Kim Rosenstock's 'Tigers Be Still,' from a review April 25, 2018

Vermont Stage is leaving the FlynnSpace after 17 years to take up residence at the Main Street Landing Black Box Theatre.

"We have become a victim of our own success,"  wrote board chair Peter Espenshade in an email. "The move will allow us to meet the demand for live theater and will allow us more room, from the lobby to backstage, to produce world-class theater," he said.

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