Good morning, Burlington.

Burlington business CashorTrade has partnered with The Stone Church in Brattleboro to offer face-value ticket resales that aim to lower inflated prices and cut fraud—The service is set to support fair pricing and reduce high no-show rates for concerts by acts like The Cure and MJ Lenderman.

Census Bureau data showed that Vermont’s median household income went up by 5.4% from 2022 to 2023 to $81,200—lifting the income above the national level and placing Vermont 17th among states.

The Vermont House passed a big education reform bill on Friday in an 87—55 vote that will move the measure to the Senate.

Lawmakers said the bill must change more to control spending and help small schools.

Burlington gardeners can sign up for Sprouted, a 10-week newsletter course that teaches how to start seeds and build an outdoor garden using expert methods—local specialist Julie Rubaud of Red Wagon Plants helped share her care tips.

Native lake trout in Lake Champlain are now reproducing on their own after restoration efforts that began in the 1950s.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department ended its final stocking effort on April 10 and will keep watching the species' progress—showing a rare conservation success.

KidSafe Collaborative Annual Outstanding Service Awards 2025

9:30-11:30 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Free entry — Celebrate local heroes who have made significant contributions to child safety and well-being.

Book Launch: Piecework / Travail à la pièce, a bilingual collection of two plays by Vermont playwright and performer Abby Paige.

Celebrate this landmark publication with Abby Paige in her home community. Performances, conversation, and appreciation of Burlington’s rich and diverse local history! 7:00pm, OFF Center for the Dramatic Arts (1127 North Ave Ste 27, Burlington).

Kingdom Kids Live Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively performance at Burlington's favorite comedy venue.

Community Egg Hunt

5-7 p.m. — City Hall and Rick Marcotte Central School — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly egg hunt with arts and crafts, face painting, and more fun activities.

New England Log & Timber Design-Build EXPO

1-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check for entry details — Explore innovative log and timber design solutions from top builders and vendors.

Devising Lab with Michael Bodel

10:00-11:30 a.m. — The Flynn — Free entry — Explore choreography through cardboard in this unique movement workshop.

Byland

8 PM – 12 AM — Higher Ground — Cost not mentioned — Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Deep Sea Diver's latest album, Impossible Weight.

All Night Boogie Band Live Performance

8:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nectar's — Limited tickets available — Dance the night away with blues and soul inspired tunes every Thursday in May.

Vermont 1-Day Conference

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM — Edmunds Middle School — Pay what you can — Engage with the stuttering community and gain resources for growth and connection.

Burlington Anime Fest

10 a.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Kids enter FREE with paid adult ticket — Enjoy a family-friendly day filled with voice actors, vendors, attractions, and a huge cosplay contest.