Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
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🏘️ Community
Shelburne Vineyard hosted its annual Harvest Festival this weekend+ asking guests to bring non-perishable food items or a small cash donation for Feeding Champlain Valley as many families face rising food, housing and medical costs.
Attendees sampled local wines+ shopped with vendors and listened to live music while the community stepped up to help those in need.
NBC5's Adrian Pastor was honored Saturday night with the Rising Star Award at the Vermont Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame awards—he joined the news team as a reporter in 2022 and later became a weekend anchor.
He is recognized as a community leader and role model in local news anchoring.
On Saturday, the Howard Center hosted a job fair at the O’Brien Community Center in Winooski to fill more than 200 openings in mental health, substance use, and developmental support—staff answered questions and conducted on-site interviews to build a strong team for Vermont services.
Farmworkers and advocates from Migrant Justice held rallies in Lamoille, Addison, and Chittenden counties urging Hannaford to join the Milk with Dignity program to improve working conditions—farm workers face long hours, low pay, and unsafe living conditions.
The program, created by dairy workers to set fair wages and ensure safe housing, will be supported by continued rallies until all dairy workers receive dignified treatment.
🎭 Culture
Vermont cheese makers brought home over 30 awards at the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland on November 15th.
Cellars at Jasper Hill Farm and Parish Hill Creamery were among the honorees — the Vermont Cheese Council awaits final confirmation.
Vermont Public is partnering with state agencies and community groups to mark America’s 250th anniversary through storytelling, educational resources, student video projects, and a new documentary series premiering today—efforts that explore themes of freedom and democracy in advance of the July 4 celebration.
Burlington filmmaker Gaelen Kilburn released his documentary 'Coywolf' to examine the ongoing debate over eastern coyote hunting and land management in Vermont—showing how views differ about the animal as a pest or resource.
The film premiered at 8 p.m. on November 13th on Vermont Public's PBS station and is available on demand.
📰 Lifestyle
Families in Vermont will have many simple post-Thanksgiving options — Burlington’s BTV Winter Market opens Saturday, Nov.29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Burlington City Arts center, Billings Farm & Museum hosts a historical event from Nov.28 through Nov.30, and local hikes, movie showings and ski resorts with openings on Nov.22 and Nov.26 add more choices.
🎉 Burlington Events
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Vermont Craft Brewers Conference
Nov 17-18 — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Check online for ticket details — A gathering for craft beverage enthusiasts to connect and learn.
The New Mastersounds Live
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the infectious funk and soul-jazz of The New Mastersounds with a stellar lineup.
Disco Biscuits Performance
7-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Two day pass available — Experience an electrifying evening of live music with The Disco Biscuits.
Bakuretsu Con 2025
Friday-Sunday — Hampton Inn Colchester — $65+ — Explore the vibrant world of anime and gaming while connecting with fellow fans in a welcoming atmosphere.
Chris Gethard Live
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience humor and storytelling with comedian Chris Gethard, known for his unique blend of candid charm and wit.
Poranguí Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Higher Ground — All ages — Experience transformative musical rhythms woven from ancestral songs and indigenous beats around the world.
Jake Minch Concert
6-9 p.m. — Higher Ground — VIP Add-On available — Experience heartfelt songs from a storyteller with a novelist's eye for detail.
Burlington Meetup Turkey Trot
10 AM – 12 PM — Leddy Park — $5 membership fee — Join local active enthusiasts for a variety of outdoor activities and fun together.
Cipha Sounds Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with NYC comedian Cipha Sounds as he brings his unique style to Burlington.
The Besnard Lakes Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Higher Ground — All Ages — Experience the unique sound of the Besnard Lakes, known for their eclectic and consistent style.
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