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Americana at Merrill's Auction Gallery

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2/4/12: Duane Merrill and his son Ethan are antique dealers who have a deep appreciation for all things old. Last Saturday, Eva headed to Merrill's Auction Gallery in Williston to see them in action.

Music: Kevin MacLeod, "Fig Leaf Rag - distressed", Rick & The Ramblers Western Swing Band, What Goes Around, "You Got What I Want"... Read more

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The Young Street Rink

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1/29/12: The Young Street Rink in Colchester is a backyard ice rink that has been maintained by the Young Street community for about a decade. Over the years this patch of ice has become the neighborhood hot spot.  Eva visits on a Sunday night for a bonfire, burgers and a tour.
Music: Kevin MacLeod, "Porch Swing Days"

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NEK Snowmobile Drag Racing

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1/21/12: Eva heads to an icy corn field in Lyndonville for NEK Snowmobile Drag Racing. The event is hosted by Lyndon Sno Cruisers, a non-profit organization who use the money they raise to groom their trails. There will be 3 more races in February.
Music: Waylon Speed, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, "Riding For The Brand"

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Mountaintop Film Festival

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1/14/12: Eva visits Waitsfield for the 9th annual Mountaintop Film Festival at the Big Picture Theater.
Sam Mayfield is raising funds for her film "Wisconsin Rising" here.

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Onion River Cobbler

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1/9/12: Eva visits Onion River Cobbler in Winooski, where business is booming and owner Steven Hopkins, aka "The Cobbler," has been a fixture in town for 27 years.

Music: Brothers McCann, Different Colors, "Shambles"

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The Renewal Chorus

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1/2/12: The Renewal Chorus kicked off their 6th annual winter tour on a good note at the Church of Our Saviour in Killington on Monday night.

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Four Months After Irene [VIDEO]

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12/18/11: Eva revisits Vermont people and businesses affected by Tropical Storm Irene in Warren, Waitsfield, Waterbury, Jamaica and Wilmington to see how they are faring four months later.

Music: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, "The Mad, Mad River"

Full video of Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at the Flynn Center taken by Rachel Hebert... Read more

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Jay Peak's Pump House

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12/12/11: On Monday afternoon, hundreds of Vermont school kids celebrated the grand opening of the Pump House, Jay Peak's indoor water park. Eva found her inner kid — floating along the river that encircles the park, hurtling down La Chute and slipping down the blue and green tubes over and over again.

Music: La Strada, New Home, "Wash On By"... Read more

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Pete's Greens Barn Warming

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12/3/11: Last Saturday Pete's Greens welcomed the community to tour their new barn, less than a year after they lost their historic barn to fire. The four-season organic-vegetable farm garnered massive local support after the setback and is back stronger than ever. Eva talks to CSA share members and visitors to find out the secret to Pete's success.

Music: Kevin MacLeod, "Sunshine A"

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Hooked in the Mountains XV

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11/19/11: Did you know that the world's largest hooked rug exhibit is held in VT every year? The 15th annual Hooked in the Mountains was held at the Shelburne Museum in the round barn and included about 480 rugs, each made one loop at a time by members of the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild. While the subject matter, colors and styles varied wildly, all hookers share an appreciation of this historic art form.

Music: Joshua Panda, "Rosie"

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