"Burlington's Bustling Thursday: Art, Sports, Music, and Community Fun"

07/08/2025 3 min
"Burlington's Bustling Thursday: Art, Sports, Music, and Community Fun"

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Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Thursday, August 7, 2025.It is a jam-packed Thursday here in Burlington with plenty to keep you busy whether you are looking for local art, sports, music, or a family-friendly way to cool off. We start today with a quick heads-up for commuters: Swift Street at Route 7 remains closed through the end of the day for wastewater system work. Keep alert for detour signs and give yourself a little extra time if you are heading that way.If you are up early, why not soak in some knowledge at UVM? The Planetary Health Exhibit runs through 4:30 this afternoon and the Billings Library continues its popular “A Building for All Time” feature. Local coders and tech newcomers can meet for Coffee and Code sessions this morning at UVM, and for those diving into research, the Zotero Drop-In Hour at noon is ready to help fine-tune your citations.Art lovers and families can swing by Sandbar State Park at 11 for Stories and Crafts on the Beach, a delightful morning with activities ideal for kids age two to eight, but everyone’s welcome. If you prefer your summer fun a bit more interactive, check out the Party on the Bricks tonight starting at 5:30 downtown. This community bash brings live music and vibrant street energy, the perfect backdrop for making new friends or just soaking up the summer spirit.Baseball fans are in luck as the Vermont Lake Monsters take the field this evening for Vermont Creemees Night at Centennial Field, with first pitch at 6:35. Kids and adults alike can snag $10 tickets and enjoy the hometown team. If you’re looking for a cinematic experience under the stars, “Flicks in the Park” is showcasing the award-winning documentary “Summer of Soul” at City Hall Park from 8 to 10 tonight. Bring a picnic, settle onto the grass, and be transported back to the famous 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.Music fans, brace yourselves—tonight is the highly anticipated Mumford and Sons Railroad Revival Tour stop at Champlain Valley Expo. The grandstands will be rocking with special guest Noah Kahan and a lineup featuring Nathaniel Rateliff, Trombone Shorty, Lucius, and more. Remember, parking lots open at 3 and carpooling is encouraged, as exiting post-show may require a bit of patience.Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday brings the beloved Burlington Farmers Market downtown from 9 to 2, followed by a free night at Burlington Beer Company supporting the Lakeshore cause. Sunday’s Winooski Farmers Market and weekly free yoga in the park are great ways to wind down.For ongoing news, activists are calling for increased scrutiny at the Burlington Airport regarding federal agency activity, a reminder of how local issues ripple beyond our city.That’s a look at all the ways Burlington buzzes today. Get out there, explore, and make the most of this Vermont summer. This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We’ll 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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