A sour economy has added a note of uncertainty to all aspects of arts funding this year, from stock portfolios to charitable donations to ticket sales. A year ago, we wondered about the effect these conditions would have on performing arts presenters such as Burlington’s Flynn Center and the Paramount in Rutland, which were planning a new season even as the markets slid south. ... Read more

Every week, a group of neighbors meets in downtown Burlington to erase the evidence of overnight tagging. These graffiti foes probably wouldn’t be too pleased to hear of a new assemblage adorning building walls with artistic expressions in broad daylight — that is, until they learn this wall-art project is a mural with the goal of beautifying the city. It’s also the latest brainchild of Burlington-based artist Frank Gonzales.... Read more