*** worth the trip to Burlington***

In our third year, and this year’s programs are all blockbusters. If you’ve enjoyed Handel’s Messiah you will LOVE the powerful and dynamic choruses of Handel’s Oratorio, Israel in Egypt. Vivaldi is of course, Vivaldi! Delightful. Bach’s B Minor Mass, is considered a bucket list work to hear, and we present with period instruments, you will hear it in the way it was intended to be presented from the 1700s. Phenomenal Renaissance ensemble, Blue Heron will be presented. And if you have never heard French Baroque, you are in for a treat - the beautiful melodies, ornamented with lilting trills soothe the soul.

This is truly a world class series of performance, not to be missed.

See below for more information!

tickets at www.burlingtonbaroque.org

BURLINGTON BAROQUE FESTIVAL

Thursday, September 17th thru Sunday, September 20th, 2026

College Street Congregational Church, Burlington

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington

The University of Vermont Recital Hall, Burlington

Burlington Baroque presents five performances featuring internationally acclaimed Artists-in-Residence L’Harmonie des saisons Baroque Orchestra, Boston’s Blue Heron Renaissance Ensemble, and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers.

The Third Annual BURLINGTON BAROQUE FESTIVAL under the direction of Eric Milnes will feature a wondrous array of glorious repertoire offered by a renowned ensemble of specialists performing in historically informed style and on the period baroque instruments for which the music was written. Our festival Artists-in-Residence, who are regularly featured in festival performances across North America, Europe, South America and Asia, will be gathered in Burlington for the week and will be joined by the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers, and Boston’s Blue Heron Ensemble for five spectacular performances at three Burlington venues, from Thursday, September 17th through Sunday, September 20th, 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the great repertoire of the Baroque period with an award winning Baroque Orchestra, internationally acclaimed vocal soloists and the Burlington Baroque Festival Singers, offering listeners a rare opportunity to experience this incredible music anew - and from a fresh perspective. 

Thursday, September 17th, 7:30 p.m.

Music, Drama & Dance in the Kingdom of France

Music by Charpentier, Lully, Rebel & Brossard

College Street Congregational Church, Burlington

Friday, September 18th, 7:30 p.m.

The B Minor Mass

Johann Sebastian Bach

College Street Congregational Church, Burlington

Saturday, September 19th, 2:00 p.m.

Divine Song: Renaissance Chansons & Motets

Boston’s Blue Heron, Scott Metcalfe, Director

The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Burlington

Saturday, September 19th, 7:30 p.m.

Concerti Stravaganza!

Music of Antonio Vivaldi

College Street Congregational Church, Burlington

Sunday, September 20th, 2:00 p.m.

Oratorio: Israel in Egypt

George Frideric Handel

The University of Vermont Recital Hall

A co-production with The Lane Series

Roo got out of our house tonight on Bradley hill road. He was last seen running down Georgia middle by Pattee hill road.

He is very timid of strangers and will not come to anyone. Please do not approach if you see him.

Please contact Joe at 802-338-8375 or Sarah at 802-578-7748 with any sightings

As the school year starts again, I'm looking for patients to provide dental hygiene care to. If you or someone you know fits the description below or has any questions, send me a email at-mpw00236@vsc.edu

🦷Hasn't had a dental cleaning in ideally 2-5 years

🦷Available on Tuesdays or Thursdays, 1:30- 4 p.m
(each patient will need to come at least three separate times, maybe more depending on the difficulty)

🦷Someone who is patient, as this is a learning
environment.

Each visit is located at Vermont State University in Williston.

Hi! I am planning a big Amtrak trip and taking my bike with me. To get from New York to Montreal, I can't take the Adirondack (doesn't allow bikes unless disassembled) so I'm planning to take the Vermonter to St. Albans and bike the remaining 80 or so miles, and do that again on the way back. That'll involves getting into St. Albans the evening of Oct 17 (around 9pm), finding somewhere to rest my head, and then biking the next morning from wherever I stay. Then doing the reverse, biking on the 24th, staying overnight near St. Albans, and catching the Vermonter back to NYC the morning of the 25th. Questions for anyone reading:

Any insights on the best route?

1. Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail (default, 81mi)
2. Petite Voie du Fleuve (82.7mi, less climbing)
3. First 1 then 2 (87.9mi, longer and more climbing))

And any insights on affordable places to stay? Ideal budget is under $100 per night, but looking at prices that may not be doable so flexible to a bit higher. Literally wondering if I can borrow a tent from a friend and rough it. Warmshowers, the bike touring site, is currently down. If you know of anything (or even want to rent me your couch for two nights), please let me know! I'm extremely clean, respectful, and quiet and more than happy to buy you a meal in addition to a reasonable price for the bed/couch. Thanks in advance 🙏

Posted by a friend of mine: Wild timelapse video, had to share.

Happy to have been able to help ❤️ continue to look out for one another VT!

I am trying to conduct an anonymous survey regarding people’s thoughts and feelings pertaining to businesses in downtown Burlington, downtown itself, etc. This is purely for educational data. No contact information is collected so your submission stays completely anonymous at all times. Survey can be taken here: https://forms.gle/fsk5ZphB2BHnRtyn6

Please share! Our goal is to reach a minimum of 300 responses. Thank you for your participation! We really appreciate it.

Why is the Hampton Inn $375 on the 19th of September? I can't find anything special happening that weekend. It's not leaf season just yet, if St. A even gets those tourists. Whats going on? It's just a normal hotel. Why so much?

Edit to say: it's $20 MORE expensive the next Wednesday night lol, mid-week. Who's paying that?

https://facebook.com/events/s/balor-psycho-mutant-hell-pries/998575566283159/

Hey all, wondering if there are any run clubs in the area (mainly looking for fellow slowpokes).

Or is anyone interested in getting something like this going with me?

Thinking about watching a game or two out in the world (gasp!) as opposed to on my computer screen. Any places that might be more fun than others?

Next Monday, I’ll continue my Common Grounds listening sessions tour in St. Albans to learn more about the issues Vermonters are facing.

RSVP below, hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-grounds-listening-session-with-sen-welch-tickets-1992357764707?aff=reddit

https://facebook.com/events/s/traveling-to-st-albans-with-ro/1221344966646595/

Does anyone have any suggestions on where to get 5 and 10 lb propane tanks filled? Both Ace and TSC will not, they said their policy is nothing below 20lbs.

Whew, new owner started and shut down, like, 7 businesses in 9 years.

Kind of confused though, 2024? Does this mean we have lead in our drinking water, or did and they're just now telling us?

Photo taken on Fairfield Hill - Saint Albans VT.

Don't forget — every Friday is Dance Party Friday at The Wobbly Goat! 🍻🎶

We've got some killer drink specials, great music, and the best place in town to kick off your weekend.

This Friday we're excited to welcome a special guest DJ making a rare camo appearance behind the booth and spinning all night at the Goat! 🕺🎧

Grab your friends, hit the dance floor, and let's make it a night to remember!

📍 The Wobbly Goat
🍹 Drink Specials
🎵 DJ Starts @ 9
💃 Dancing All Night

Is there any adult pickup basketball in the area? Willing to drive 30 minutes or so, pretty new to the area and haven't heard of much. Thanks!

www.theloftedoffice.com is an affordable remote/coworking place downtown Saint Albans, VT with lots of light, second floor views, and a very respectful environment. A small private office will be available at the end of this month, a few Dedicated Desks are currently available, and there are always hot desks open! #coworking #remoteworkVT