I want to preface this by pointing out that I am not at all- in any way, shape, or form (see what I…read moredid there)-artistic! And you know what, I am fine with that. So, when the opportunity arose to test out "A Taste of Art" I jumped at it. I wanted to see just how far I could push my lack of talent and see what results would be gathered from the experience. I attended a Paint and Sip evening at Butch + Babe's restaurant in Burlington. Upon walking in, the first thing I noticed was the intimate size of the space and that there were a few too-many-tables-to-count set up in the far right side of the restaurant for the paint event. Aside from that, I also observed a confident presence. Standing at the head of the table was a warm, eager looking lady whom I later came to learn was Sue herself! Sue had already taken the time to set up each one of our canvases, paint dollops, brushes, water, and even aprons! Though the space was a bit tight, I really felt that we had adequate room to maneuver our inner artists! Sue began the sessions by telling us a tiny bit about herself and her business. She then showed us the painting we would use as a guide and gently began to introduce us into the world of painting. I found Sue to be quite instructional and pleasant. Though she was at the very front of the space, she took the time to really engage with all of us on an individual basis. She did her best to accommodate our random artistic whims and really worked with individuals to guide them in adding character to their paintings. Sue is real, relate able, and has a calm, soothing way about her. She is very passionate about what she does and she wants to share it with the world. So go on, go hang out with Sue; bring out the artist within!

I have been lucky enough to do 2 classes with Sue. One was an event thru SEABA and the second was a…read moreprivate party at a co-workers home. At both events Sue walked us all thru a painting (the sunflowers and the snowman if you review the photos - note - those aren't my photos!) With the exception of the art credit I need for my electives, I tend to be more a spreadsheet kinda girl verses creative.... Sue can make anyone an artist! Trust me a little wine helps with any nerves you might have too! Both results were fantastic and I have them hanging proudly on my wall. If you want a fun night out with friends that isn't your normal dinner and drinks, try one of Sue's events!

I was really glad they allowed my daughter to attend a few classes before making me commit to the…read morelong session. They were very welcoming of her and made her feel at ease even though she was a little apprehensive about starting at a new place. They were even able to supply her with some lender tap shoes on her first visit because I didn't realize she would need them. The viewing quarters are a little cramped and so far that is my only complaint. I can't even really call that a complaint because there have been empty chairs and I've had a good view of class. I'm a fan of the place as long as my daughter is a fan of the place and so far, she really likes her dance class.

I began taking tap dance class here last fall and cannot speak highly enough of my experience…read more Spotlight is such a welcoming and friendly studio to all levels and ages (including adult beginners). Our teachers facilitate a terrific sense of camaraderie and are excellent at tailoring learning based on skill and experience level. Being part of this studio and class has enriched my life so much this year. If you are considering taking a class, you will not regret it! I wish I had started dancing sooner. I highly recommend!

This is a wonderful place! Full of kind, caring people. After being turned down by 2 other ballet…read moreschools, my daughter with cerebral palsy was welcomed and given the opportunity to realize her dream of being a ballerina. Her first recital is this Saturday complete with yellow, sparkly tutu! Love, Love, Love, One Studio! Thank you!

Excellent summer performances and dance intensives for dancers in training! Highly recommended.read more

We were on our annual family trip and decided to do an escape room in the area. We chose to do…read more"Santa's Study". When we arrived, we were greeted by a very friendly gentleman who provided a great introduction to the game. We watched three videos before entering the game room. The element of having to use a tablet to verify if your guess is correct was new to us. But after a few tries, we got the hang of it and understood its purpose. This was a challenging one as we were so close to escaping. The game master was helpful along the way, giving us clues when he saw we were stuck. I recommend playing is you're in the area and enjoy solving puzzles and riddles. We'd definitely love to try the next one they're working on which is scheduled to come out soon.

We took a big group of high school students to do the rooms and they loved every minute of it. They…read morewere fully engaged in the puzzles and the gamemaster had a twinkle in his eye, was abundantly warm and kind, and knew exactly what to say to keep everyone happy. If you want to have a great time and get your teenager off their phone for awhile - try Enigma VT. I can not recommend enough!

Annual event in Burlington which I've gone to for three years. It's worth the admission price…read more(Free!) and all along Church Street. There are probably at least six shows (street performers-buskers) going on each hour, with different types of acts (magicians, break dancing, circus/jugglers, musicians, etc. All worthy of a $10-$20 tip. The performances last 30-40 minutes each. I think the festival lasts three days, but this year I was there for Sunday. Excellent performers from around the world (one guy I was was from Australia). Between the acts you have all of what Church Street has to offer: all different types of boutique shops and dining. Something for everyone in the family. The shows are also kid friendly. If you're visiting the area during a Festival of Fools weekend, you don't want to miss it. And locals will enjoy it as well, since most of the performers are from out of the area. I will continue to attend as long as Burlington continues to have the festival.

For three days, Church Street and area become animated as street artists, circus performers,…read moremagicians, musicians and comedians take turns in entertaining the public. Now, these are not the usual folks who share their talent in the Marketplace during regular days. These buskers come from all over the world to join in Burlington's Festival of Fools. As far as I know, this is the Festival's second year, held second weekend of August. And it is organized by the Burlington City Arts. Schedule of performances are written on a board outside the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, at the end of Church Street. Volunteers, I presume, hand out more info about the festival and encourage everyone to cast in their votes for their favorite performer. The festival culminates with the awarding of the King/Queen of Fools. Our family favorite was Brent McCoy, a local of Vermont. We agreed that he had the most carefully thought-out gig. His ad libs were right on and they didn't sound too desperate. Even when he asked for tips toward the end of his performance, the man had a speech of a confident orator. And yes, he was really, really good with his tricks, too! I think he has a video on youtube.com. Anyway, the other performers were equally entertaining. There's the usual fire-eating trick, women in trapeze, unicycling, music with ordinary things, hula-hooping and the like. Then there's also the unusual scorpion-in-pants while catching a bowling ball with steak knives on fire using the head kind of stunt. Truly lots of clowning around going on here!

The entire place was stunning - from the outdoor spaces to the well-decorated barn. We enjoyed…read moreattending a wedding there, and were impressed with the bar selection and the staff. The food was incredible (Jericho cafe and tavern) and the dishes were never empty - the staff was great at refilling the buffet. It's a wonderful venue for anyone considering a celebration!

A unique place to have a wedding the food was just perfect. Our friends had a beautiful wedding…read morethere.

We were staying at the local campground and decided to try this bingo hall. While we are regular…read morebingo players in our home town, this was so different. We just loved it. From the time we walked in the door you're greeted with a friendly smile and willingness to help employees. Go early if you're new and they will sit down and explain every thing to you. It made it very easy. They stay on track and we were out by 10:00 pm. This bingo hall helps local charities so the money goes to great causes. I can't say enough good things about this game.