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Spice up your Vermont fall with these 30 arts and entertainment events in September

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Spice up your Vermont fall with these 30 arts and entertainment events in September

So many people decry the end of summer, but if you think about it, we love celebrating everything a Vermont fall has to offer.

The air is crisp, and the leaves start to turn all sorts of shades. Soups soothe the soul. Scads of shoppers make a beeline for any place offering pumpkin spice-flavored coffee or scones or ceiling tiles or whatever product you can or can’t imagine.

The cusp of fall is also a great time for the arts. Theater companies kick off new seasons. Concerts happen indoors and outdoors. (You’ll find some of the latter at the tail end of our summer concert preview.) Comedians welcome the darkening days with lightening humor.

OK, September actually begins with three weeks of summer; that’s a fair point. But the month heralds a busy season that gets fans of arts and entertainment especially excited. Here are 30 events that don’t need pumpkin spice to spice up your days and nights.

Denzel Washington, Spike Lee on film

4 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Vermont International Film Festival screens the new Spike Lee film “Highest 2 Lowest,” starring fellow Oscar winner Denzel Washington, Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington. $6-$12. www.vtiff.org

New design gallery in Burlington

4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, the new design space Gallery Nurture by Nature, founded by Kate Swanson, will present exhibitions and collectible works starting with a reception celebrating the debut exhibition “Unknown Friends,” on display through Oct. 30, 47 Maple St., Burlington. Free. www.n-by-n.com

Art Hop bounds into South End

5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, the street party and self-guided gallery tour that is the South End Art Hop returns for its 33^rd year in Burlington, with a three-day run ending at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, throughout the city’s South End. Events are free except for the STRUT! Fashion Show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the former ArtsRiot space on Pine Street ($20-$30). www.seaba.com/arthop

A weekend for Pride

8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, a weekend of Pride events includes a Pride Ball with the circus-themed “Freak Show” featuring DJs and drag performers, Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington. $25. www.highergroundmusic.com. The weekend culminates from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, with a Pride parade and festival, downtown and at Waterfront Park, Burlington. Free. www.pridecentervt.org

‘Crazy People’ in Middlebury

2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 6, the Gail Freedman documentary “No One Cares About Crazy People,” inspired by the book by Vermont author Ron Powers with narration by Bob Odenkirk and music from Jeff Tweedy of Wilco, explores the crisis of severe mental illness in America and will be screened before a discussion that includes Freedman and Powers, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. $5-$17. www.townhalltheater.org

Jeffersonville showcases new art exhibit

5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, the exhibition “Across the Spectrum,” which runs through Nov. 2 and features the work of Vermont artist Cynthia Rosen, includes this meet-the-artist event, Bryan Fine Art Gallery, Jeffersonville. Free. www.bryangallery.org

Steph Pappas plays Charlotte

1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, Burlington music veteran Steph Pappas performs at a fundraiser for the Charlotte Memorial Museum. Free; donations welcome. www.charlottevthistory.org

Montreal musician at Radio Bean

7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Montreal singer-songwriter Ada Lee follows Burlington performer Audrey Pearl, Radio Bean, Burlington. $15. www.radiobean.com

Indie-pop from Nashville

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Nashville indie-pop musician Maya Manuela joins opener Frankie White, Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington. $12. www.highergroundmusic.com

Grace Potter returns with Grand Point North

4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Vermont rocker Grace Potter is back with her Grand Point North concert series, starting with her performance with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra as well as sets by Britney Spencer, The Wet Ones!, Burly Girlies and Grace Palmer; followed at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, with a performance by Potter after sets by Melt, ISTA, Slob Drop, Heady Betty and Dutch Experts; and at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, with a concert by jam-rock favorites Goose, Waterfront Park, Burlington. $54 per show Friday-Saturday, $94 for a two-day pass; Goose is sold out. www.highergroundmusic.com

‘A Taste of Ireland’ in Vermont

7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, the Celtic music-and-dance performance “A Taste of Ireland” begins a trio of Vermont shows at the Flynn, Burlington. $42-$73. www.flynnvt.org. Other performances (both at 7:30 p.m.) are Saturday, Sept. 13, Dibden Center for the Arts, Vermont State University, Johnson ($42-$62, www.catamontarts.org), and Sunday, Sept. 18, Paramount Theatre, Rutland ($42.80-$74.90, www.paramountvt.org).

Bob Mould visits Higher Ground

8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, the leader of ‘80s alt-rockers Husker Du, Bob Mould, plays a show following opener J. Robbins, Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington. $35. www.highergroundmusic.com

Night Moves on a Monday night

7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, the Minneapolis foursome Night Moves — they describe their sound as “cosmic twang rock disco” — join Raybody in the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington. $18. www.highergroundmusic.com

A whole lot of Jim Gaffigan

7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan begins a five-show, four-day stay that includes performances at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, the Flynn, Burlington. $48-$165.25. www.flynnvt.org

Burlington goes baroque

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, the second-annual Burlington Baroque Festival, under the direction of Eric Milnes, begins a four-day run of concerts that also take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20, as well as 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, College Street Congregational Church, Burlington. $10-$80; $140-$285 for festival passes; free for children. www.burlingtonbaroque.org

Comedy from Kondabolu

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, comedian Hari Kondabolu is back for sets that also happen at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20, Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington. $25. www.vermontcomedyclub.com

‘Parent on Board’ drives for laughs

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, the Middlebury Acting Company and Interact Creative join to present “Parent on Board,” a sketch-and-music performance that also runs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Town Hall Theater, Middlebury. $17-$55. www.townhalltheater.org. The troupe is also scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, and 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington. Ticket prices to be announced. www.offcentervt.com

Fiddlehead features fall festival

6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Shelburne’s Fiddlehead Brewing begins its FallFest featuring music from Burlington favorite Kat Wright and continues at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, with the University of Vermont-born indie band Rubblebucket, Smugglers’ Notch Resort, Jeffersonville. $22.50-$86.02. www.smuggs.com

UVM’s Lane Series returns

7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, the University of Vermont Lane Series celebrates 70 years of performances with its opening concert this season by pianist Evren Ozel, UVM Recital Hall, Burlington. $7.50-$38.50. www.uvm.edu/laneseries

TURNmusic concerts in Waterbury, Burlington

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, TURNmusic celebrates the 75^th birthday of Vermont composer Erik Nielsen with the TURNmusic string quartet (Mary Rowell, Brooke Quiggins, Elizabeth Reid and John Dunlop) and clarinet player Dan Liptak, The Phoenix Art Gallery and Music Hall, Waterbury. That’s followed at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, with a concert at the Main Street Landing Film House, Burlington. $30-$50. www.turnmusic.org

Capital City Concerts begins 26th year

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, the 26^th season of Capital City Concerts commences with pianist Robert McDonald, Unitarian Church, Montpelier. $10-$50. www.capitalcityconcerts.org

African diaspora music at Clemmons Family Farm

4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, soprano Brenda Marie Turner, kora player John Hughes and pianist Kyle Walker perform classical music of the African diaspora, Clemmons Family Farm, Charlotte. Free; advance reservations required. www.clemmonsfamilyfarm.org/african-diaspora-classical-music

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ turned into musical

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, through Wednesday, Sept. 24, the film-turned-musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” hits the stage for two performances at the Flynn, Burlington. $71-$100. www.flynnvt.org

‘Come From Away’ comes to Northern Stage

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, the musical “Come From Away” begins the season at Northern Stage and runs through Oct. 26, Byrne Theatre, Barrette Center for the Arts, White River Junction. $40-$100. www.northernstage.org

Vermont Stage turns 31

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, the 31^st season of Vermont Stage starts with the humor-filled Lindsay Joelle play “The Garbologists,” Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington. $34-$59. www.vermontstage.org

Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandy Clark in concert

7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark share a bill at the Paramount Theatre, Rutland. $69-$129. www.paramountvt.org

‘The Other Mozart’ appears in Middlebury

7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, the Middlebury Performing Arts Series, in its 106^th year, continues its new season with the play “The Other Mozart” written and performed by Sylvia Milo, Wright Theatre, Middlebury College. $5-$30. www.middlebury.edu/college/arts/performing-arts-series

VSO starts Flynn season

7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra begins its 2025-26 season with “East Meets West,” a concert led by conductor Andrew Crust and featuring tabla player Sandeep Das and sitarist Rajib Karmakar, the Flynn, Burlington. $8.35-$62. www.vso.org or www.flynnvt.org

Honey & Soul ends its roll

Saturday, Sept. 27, the Burlington folk-soul musical group Honey & Soul marks the end of its eight-year run with one final concert, Radio Bean, Burlington. Time and ticket prices to be announced. www.facebook.com/honeyandsoulmusic

‘Cosmic Country’ hits Higher Ground

8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, rock band Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country settles into the Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington. $25. www.highergroundmusic.com

Contact Brent Hallenbeck at bhallenbeck@freepressmedia.com.

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VT Lottery Powerball, Gimme 5 results for April 20, 2026

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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win

Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.

Just the FAQs, USA TODAY

The Vermont Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.

Those who want to play can enter the MegaBucks and Lucky for Life games as well as the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. Vermont also partners with New Hampshire and Maine for the Tri-State Lottery, which includes the Mega Bucks, Gimme 5 as well as the Pick 3 and Pick 4.

Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.

Here’s a look at April 20, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from April 20 drawing

09-17-36-47-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Gimme 5 numbers from April 20 drawing

16-17-25-33-36

Check Gimme 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 20 drawing

Day: 0-5-8

Evening: 6-1-9

Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 20 drawing

Day: 7-8-3-4

Evening: 0-0-4-9

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Megabucks Plus numbers from April 20 drawing

04-11-23-32-41, Megaball: 04

Check Megabucks Plus payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

For Vermont Lottery prizes up to $499, winners can claim their prize at any authorized Vermont Lottery retailer or at the Vermont Lottery Headquarters by presenting the signed winning ticket for validation. Prizes between $500 and $5,000 can be claimed at any M&T Bank location in Vermont during the Vermont Lottery Office’s business hours, which are 8a.m.-4p.m. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.

For prizes over $5,000, claims must be made in person at the Vermont Lottery headquarters. In addition to signing your ticket, you will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, and a completed claim form.

All prize claims must be submitted within one year of the drawing date. For more information on prize claims or to download a Vermont Lottery Claim Form, visit the Vermont Lottery’s FAQ page or contact their customer service line at (802) 479-5686.

Vermont Lottery Headquarters

1311 US Route 302, Suite 100

Barre, VT

05641

When are the Vermont Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Gimme 5: 6:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:38 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Day: 1:10 p.m. daily.
Pick 3 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Pick 4 Evening: 6:55 p.m. daily.
Megabucks: 7:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily

What is Vermont Lottery Second Chance?

Vermont’s 2nd Chance lottery lets players enter eligible non-winning instant scratch tickets into a drawing to win cash and/or other prizes. Players must register through the state’s official Lottery website or app. The drawings are held quarterly or are part of an additional promotion, and are done at Pollard Banknote Limited in Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Vermont editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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74-year-old woman fulfills childhood dream as EMT at fair in Vermont

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April 20, 2026

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74-year-old woman fulfills childhood dream as EMT at fair in Vermont

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (Aging Untold) — For 10 days, the Champlain Valley Fair, a county fair in Vermont, becomes its own little town with thousands of people, hot afternoons and the occasional emergency.

Charlene Phelps, 74, runs the fair’s emergency response team.

“We have a lot of seniors that come and people don’t drink enough water,” Phelps said.

The team handles sprains, bee stings, heat exhaustion and whatever comes through.

“I like taking care of people, I like helping people,” Phelps said.

Living out a childhood dream

It’s also a childhood dream.

Phelps wanted to be a nurse, but college wasn’t possible, so she found another route into care and has been showing up year after year at the fair.

Aging Untold expert Amy O’Rourke said living out your purpose can improve mental and spiritual well-being.

“When you tap into that, you’re tapping in on a place that’s a risk, that’s a challenge that inevitably creates growth inside you, gives you confidence so that if you’re in another situation you can build on that,” O’Rourke said. “Or, if you’re in an everyday situation where you’re a little anxious, it’ll help create stabilization in that place as well.”

Saving lives at the fair

Sometimes it’s bigger than a bandage.

“Over on there near the swings way over there is Gustovo, and we saved his life,” Phelps said.

Gustovo had gone into cardiac arrest at the fair a few years ago.

“I mean he was gone,” Phelps said.

Now he’s back and working the rides.

“Came for my hug, Gustovo,” Phelps said.

O’Rourke said stories like this are also why some people keep working past retirement age. Purpose isn’t a number, it’s a role.

“I’ve seen a 92-year-old still working as a nurse’s aid. I’ve seen people in my neighborhood chilling out and loving it,” O’Rourke said. “So, I think it’s being really self-aware of what you need and making sure that you’re getting those needs met.”

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Vermont lawmakers reject digital lottery initiative – Valley News

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April 19, 2026

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Vermont lawmakers reject digital lottery initiative – Valley News

A plan by Gov. Phil Scott’s administration to make all of the state’s lottery games, including scratch-off tickets, available on a person’s phone never got off the ground at the Statehouse this year.

Lottery Commissioner Wendy Knight told lawmakers in January that the plan was a way to modernize the lottery “because you need to keep pace with technology — you need to meet your players where they are.”

Fifteen states have created a “digital” lottery system, and many have discovered there’s a distinct market of people who don’t buy lottery tickets at retail outlets but will do so on their phones, according to Knight. “We’re trying to ensure the future of the Vermont Lottery, ” the commissioner said.

But state lawmakers have not been persuaded.

Vergennes Rep. Matt Birong, the Democratic chair of the House government operations committee, said members of the panel felt this year was not the time to move forward with this plan, especially given the recent legalization of sports betting.

“It is digitizing a current system and after moving forward with the sports wagering — people just wanted to take their time with it — so my committee decided to tap the brakes on further testimony.”

The administration estimated that the plan would have raised roughly $5 million a year for the state’s education fund after two years of implementation.

The prospect of that additional revenue is appealing to lawmakers, and Birong said they may reconsider the plan next year.

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