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Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Burlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In 2026, Vermont Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired is celebrating 100 years of service to 1,100 adults and 300 kids from offices in Rutland, Brattleboro, Berlin, and South Burlington. It is launching a Second Century Campaign to expand assistive technology training and volunteer programs to keep Vermonters independent. NBC5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Musician Liz Cooper released her third album New Day after moving from New York City to Vermont and facing big personal changes. She will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge in South Burlington (tickets cost $26.50). Burlington Free Press
- ➤ Vermont’s largest community theatre sold out Frozen: The Musical at the Flynn with about 8,000 attendees over six shows. It announced upcoming productions including a concert version of The Sound of Music, Elf: The Musical, and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella for its 53rd season. NBC5
- ➤ Young Writers Project in Burlington publishes this week’s entry ‘Wild Things’ by Sela Morgenstein Fuerst (13) from South Burlington and a photo titled On the Rock by Amelia Van Driesche (19) from Burlington. The online community offers creative publishing for local teens aged 13 to 19. VTDigger
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Vermont’s maple sugaring season ended recently with about 3 million gallons produced, more than half the nation’s output, as some producers broke single-day sap flow records while others fell short of their goals. Bruce Chapell at Templeton Farm in East Montpelier finished his boil Saturday, making roughly 1,600 gallons. VTDigger
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Burlington officials launched planBTV 2050 to create a more livable, affordable, and sustainable city—residents will share their ideas at an open house at Main Street Landing on Apr. 30 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The initiative will guide updates to municipal services, economic growth, parks, and transportation. Burlington Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Teen runner Zane White from Jericho became the youngest Vermonter to qualify for the Boston Marathon after a childhood bet drove him to complete a 26-mile treadmill challenge — he has raised $15,000 for Boston Children’s Hospital in honor of his brother while training for the race. VTDigger
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Live Concert by Robin Pecknold
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — View Tickets — Experience the captivating sounds of Robin Pecknold, renowned frontman of Fleet Foxes, alongside Allegra Krieger.
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Wit & Wine: Comedy Night
8-10 p.m. — Shelburne Vineyard — Check event page for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Vermont's top comedians while sipping wine.
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Dina Hashem Live
7 PM – Midnight — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $104 — Experience an unforgettable night of comedy with Dina Hashem in Burlington.
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TRAP Performance by Slow Shapes Dance Company
7:30-9 p.m. — McCarthy Art Gallery — $20 — Experience an evening of contemporary dance as fifteen dancers bring a compelling story to life.
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Fleshwater Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of rock with Fleshwater performing new hits and fan favorites.
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Carmina Burana Listening Party
7-8 p.m. — The Venetian Soda Lounge — Sliding scale pricing — Enjoy drinks and snacks while diving into the majestic world of Carmina Burana with expert commentary.
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Laurie Kilmartin Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $110 — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Laurie Kilmartin.
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Scarlet Demore with Violet Crimes
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Not specified — Experience the energetic fusion of punk rock and melodic hardcore from local favorites Violet Crimes.
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Rachel Scanlon Live
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets from $103 — Rachel Scanlon is set to deliver an unforgettable comedy experience in Burlington.
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Business After Hours: Grand Opening Celebration
5-7 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with networking, tours, and delightful hospitality.
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