A Day of Treasure Hunts, Xmas Tunes, and Catamount Pride - Burlington's Weekend Roundup

14/12/2025 2 min
A Day of Treasure Hunts, Xmas Tunes, and Catamount Pride - Burlington's Weekend Roundup

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Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Sunday, December 14. Kick off your day with a treasure hunt at the WOKO Gigantic Indoor Flea Market, running from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction just minutes away. Shoppers are scoring holiday deals on everything from vintage finds to holiday gifts, supporting local vendors and filling stockings without the chill. Then head to Foam Brewers on the waterfront at 1 p.m. for Matt Hagens offbeat Xmas Sound Bath, a free genre-blurring twist on holiday tunes thatll warm your soul with brews in hand and good vibes flowing. Music lovers, catch the Vermont Choral Unions performance of Handels Messiah at 4 p.m. at College Street Congregational Church right here in Burlington, a timeless holiday tradition that lifts spirits and packs the pews with community voices blending in harmony. Theater fans, dont miss Hadestown at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage at the Flynn Center, the Tony-winning musical weaving mythic love stories with haunting melodies that challenge doubt and celebrate hopeperfect for a Sunday escape that feels both epic and intimate. Sports enthusiasts, cheer on the University of Vermont womens basketball team as they take on Sacred Heart at 2 p.m., streaming live with that Catamount energy keeping the Patrick Gym spirit alive even on the road. Looking ahead, Burlingtions city leaders are eyeing a multimillion-dollar budget gap, with talks of a small police and fire tax hike to bridge it, while Progressives aim to hold their ward seats in Marchs electionsimpacts that could shape safer streets and stronger neighborhoods for us all. In brighter news, 802Spirits is pouring profits back into local stores like Bristol Discount Beverage, boosting Vermont businesses one sip at a time, and the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe just unveiled exhibits on snowboarding history and legendary photographer Hubert Schriebl, inspiring winter adventures close to home. Whether youre hunting deals, soaking in sounds, or rooting for the home team, todays lineup connects us through shared joy and local pride. This has been Burlington Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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