This weekend, Burlington Vermont will host the 19th annual Mardi Gras celebration. This event is sponsored by Magic Hat Brewery.  Events kick off on Friday night with a Mardi Gras party at Higher Ground from 8 pm until 2 am. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. On Saturday, festivities begin at noon on Church Street. The Grand Parade begins at 3:00 with a route from Main Street to Battery Street with over 40 floats tossing over 180,000 beads as well as 7,680 authentic Louisiana Moon Pies and thousands of Lake Champlain Chocolates. Over 12,000 people attended the parade last year.      The Magic Hat Block Party will immediately follow the parade where top bands will play. Proceeds from bead sales will benefit the Women's Rape Crisis Center in Burlington. Last year, $5,000 was ... 02/24/2014

Church Street in Burlington VT has many wonderful events! What a prerfect way to spend the day then to admire the ice sculptures on display along Burlington's most favorite waterfront street . Many sculptures were on display with Church Street's favorite restaurants and stores. I am not sure which one I like the best. There is always something special about Ben and Jerrys icecream that is sure to be a crowd pleaser, however considering the temperature was about 8 degrees that day, it may not have be on their mind! Burlington has been often stated as one of the best downtowns in America! Many other events occur aong this popular street such as the festival of fools, the Jazz Festival, Mardi Gras and many other events! Come check it out for yourself!           02/18/2014

The 19th annual Burlington VT Penguin Plunge was a tremdious success with raising almost $500,000 for the Special Olympics!  February 8th was a great day with fairly mild weather, perfect day to take a plunge into Lake Champlain. 50 cadets volunteered to help keep more than 1,300 participants safe and organized. There were a total of 150 volunteers at the event. Teams are announced in waves with only 25 plungers in each wave. There were a total of 53 waves. The top event fundraiser was Champlain Valley Union High School raising more than $40,000. The school had an outsgandin 118 members on their team. Wet Willies, the team Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger went with, raised more than $20,000. The real question here is, how many of you would have the courage to take the Plunge?          02/18/2014

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, February 14th, 2014 Cindy Pierce "Comfort in the Stumble" "Comfort in the Stumble" pairs the performer's comedic timing with her gift for storytelling. For adults only; contains graphic sexual language. Feb. 14-15, 8 p.m. at Film House, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. $25; preregister: http://cindy-pierce.com/tickets Valentine’s Drop In Wheel Class Bring your valentine to a special adult wheel drop-in at the BCA Center’s clay studio for a unique and affordable date. Students will learn the basics of preparing and centering the clay as well as making cups, mugs and bowls. Admission includes one fired and glazed piece per participant.... 02/14/2014

Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here for you when it comes time to buy or sell your condo or home. Buying your first home is a major milestone in your life, similar to graduating high school or moving out of your parent's house. When you buy a propert... 02/12/2014

Our featured Burlington Vermont Loft of the day is 161 St Paul, #101.  This loft property is great because of the downtown location, loft design and is listed by Linda Letourneau of Redstone Commercial Group.  Here are some of the basic details on this Burlington VT home: Priced at $319,000 this 977 sq. ft. loft condo has 1 bedroom and 1 bath, but could be reconfigured like other lofts.  For more information or to schedule a private showing contact the Vermont Realty Team at 802-222-6456 or visit our Burlington Condo Guide! 02/06/2014

The 19th Annual Penguin Plunge to benefit the Vermont Special Olympics is scheduled for this Saturday February 8th.  Participants check in at 8:30am on Saturday and the event starts at 11:00am.  The first event started in 1996 when a few crazy Vermonters decided to brave the cold and managed to raise $8,000 doing so.  Last year over 1,200 brave souls were willing to jump into freezing cold Lake Champlain raising a total of $392,458!  This annual event raises about 40% of the annual budget for the Vermont Special Olympics.  So far this year they have raised over $250,000. It looks like mother nature is willing to cooperate this year.  The forcast is looking like balmy 24 degrees this Saturday with the lake temps at about 32 degrees.  There is no reason to not join in the fun and there is... 02/06/2014

Hotel Vermont's Ice Bar is the latest hit in the Burlington bar scene. The original Hotel Vermont which was built in the 1920's has recently been converted into luxury condos. This new Hotel Vermont was built in 2013 and has a unique blend of rustic with a modern, sophisticated chic. Hotel Vermont Ice Bar will be February 7th & 8th, 2014 from 6:30 - 9:30.  There will be an outdoor bar sculpted from ice with an ice luge to chill your drink.  The bartender will pour your drink through the top of the luge and it will pick up a chill while sliding down the luge before spilling into your glass.  There will be many ice carvings on display in the hotel's courtyard. Special guest stars, Mortimer and Mauve, the Whistle Pig mascots will be on hand to schmooze with the locals. These pot bellied pi... 02/04/2014

Winter blues got you down? It may not be warm enough to visit your local farmers market but the Burlington Farmers Market has moved indoors for the winter! Pick up some of those fresh local foods that your body and mind crave this time of year all while enjoying being a part of the local community. Check it out at the Memorial Auditorium every other Saturday from 10-2 starting November 2nd and running until March 29th.  Oh and did I mention it's totally FREE to get in.  Enjoy fresh local produce, meat, eggs & dairy as well as crafts, plants & flowers from 60+ local farmers and vendors. Not to mention the local musicians you can enjoy listening to while you shop, dine or just wander. To check out the full schedule of entertainment Click Here.  Bring the kidos to pick their favorite homem... 01/31/2014

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, January 31st, 2014 Operation WARMTH Comedy Tour Vermont's top comedians elicit big laughs at this benefit for the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity's WARMTH project. Friday, January 31, 8–9:30PM at North End Studio A in Burlington. $15-20; preregister: http://vermontcomedyclub.com/calendar/?category=WARMTH Queen City Tango Practilonga Dancers kick off the weekend with improvisation, community and laughter. No partner necessary, but clean, smooth-soled shoes required. Beginner lesson, 7-7:45 p.m.; informal dancing, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, January 31, 7–10PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $7 Chinese New Year Celebration & 'Chart Your Future' W... 01/31/2014

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, January 17th, 2013 Queen City Tango Practilonga Dancers kick off the weekend with improvisation, community and laughter. No partner necessary, but clean, smooth-soled shoes required. Beginner lesson, 7-7:45 p.m.; informal dancing, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, January 17, 7–10PM at North End Studio B in Burlington. $7 All Aboard Board Game Night Players of all ages put their skills to the test with traditional American and European games. Adult accompaniment required for children. Friday, January 17, 6–8PM at Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center in Burlington. Free to attend; $1-2 for food and drink. Homework Help Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science ... 01/15/2014

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, January 3rd, 2013 Cocktail Walk Distillers, producers and bartenders make Vermont-inspired libations with local spirits and bitters, then discuss their creations. See vermontfarmtours.com for details. Friday, January 3, 5–7PM at Various downtown locations in Burlington. $45; preregister: http://www.vermontfarmtours.com/cocktailwalk.html First Friday Art Walk Galleries, shops, and other venues around downtown stay open late to welcome pedestrian art viewers. Friday, December 6, 5–8PM; More info: http://artmapburlington.com/content/?m=20140103&cat=3 Homework Help First through eighth graders get help with reading, math and science assignments from Albany Colle... 01/02/2014

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, December 20th, 2013 Breakfast With Christine Plunkett Residents join Burlington College's president for the first meal of the day to learn about current activities, ask questions or voice concerns. Friday, December 20, 8–9:30AM at Burlington College in Burlington. Free. Queen City Tango Milonga No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Introductory session, 7-7:45 p.m.; dance, 7:45-10 p.m. Friday, December 20, 7–10PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $7. Homework Help First through eighth graders get help with reading, math and science assignments from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sc... 12/19/2013

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, December 6th, 2013 DsantosVT Salsa Social Cross-cultural rhythms — including salsa, reggaeton, kizomba and bachata — get feet moving and hips shaking. Free lessons, 8-9 p.m.; music, 9 p.m.-midnight. Friday, December 6, 8–11:59PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $5. Rally for Robin Hood Tax & HIV/AIDS Resources On a procession between the offices of senators Bernie Sanders and Patrick Leahy, locals call attention to a proposed tax on international bankers, the profits from which would address pressing global issues. Friday, December 6, 2PM at Starts on Church Street at Senator Bernie Sanders’ office and concludes at Senator Patrick Leahy’s office in Burlin... 12/04/2013

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend...   Friday, November 22nd, 2013 Breakfast With Christine Plunkett Residents join Burlington College's president for the first meal of the day to learn about current activities, ask questions or voice concerns. Friday, November 22, 8–9:30AM at Burlington College in Burlington. Free. Queen City Tango Milonga No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Introductory session, 7-7:45 p.m.; dance, 7:45-10 p.m. Friday, November 22, 7–10PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $7. An Evening of Storytelling Wordsmiths ages 10 and up spin holiday tales or listen to others share. Friday, November 22, 7:30–9PM at Journe... 11/20/2013

"Fashion fades, style is eternal." - Yves Saint Laurent   Attention style enthusiasts! Watch twenty-seven models hit the catwalk wearing the fashion trends from 1890's through the 1980's. Vintage Fashion at High Tea is set to stun you on the 10th of November, 2:00PM at the Garden Ballroom of Burlington Double Tree Hotel located at 1117 Williston Road, Burlington, VT.   Featuring Lorette Sousie’s private collection, you will be taken back to a bygone era with the most coveted fashions from the turn of the century. Enjoy luscious teas and delightful treats while being serenaded by classical music. The event will be culminated with a live antique auction highlighting choice items that would surely gain high stakes from collectors and art aficionados.   Don't forget to dress for the occasi... 11/07/2013

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, November 8th, 2013 Upright Citizens Brigade “When SNL and The Daily Show need comics, they turn to the Upright Citizens Brigade.” —New York Post Founded by Amy Poehler (SNL, Parks and Recreation), Upright Citizens Brigade performs a night of provocative sketch comedy and absurd improv. Friday, November 8, 9:30PM at FlynnSpace in Burlington. $26-30 http://www.flynntix.org/ Vermont Comedy Club Presents: Funniest Comic in Vermont Semifinals Friday, November 8, 7PM at Club Metronome in Burlington. $10/12. 18+ Queen City Tango Milonga No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Introductory session, 7... 11/06/2013

There is much to do in Burlington, VT. Below is a sample of the some of the events happening in Burlington this weekend... Friday, October 25th, 2013 Queen City Ghostwalk: Darkness Falls Tour Paranormal historian Thea Lewis highlights haunted happenings throughout Burlington. Meet at the steps 10 minutes before start time. Friday, October 25, 7PM at Burlington City Hall Park in Burlington. $14-18. Queen City Tango Milonga No partner is required for welcoming the weekend in the Argentine tradition. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes. Introductory session, 7-7:45 p.m.; dance, 7:45-10 p.m. Friday, October 25, 7–10PM at North End Studios in Burlington. $7. Friday Film Forum: Classic Films of the 1950s Noteworthy clips from the era that sparked the careers of Marlon Brando and Audrey Hepburn inspi... 10/23/2013

239 So Union Street is our featured Burlington Vermont Commercial Property of the week.  This mixed use Burlington property is special because of the excellent location close to Downtown and ample parking.  This property is listed by Charles C. Burns of C21 Jack Associates.  Here's an exterior photo of this Burlington VT commercial space (click for more info): The experts on the Vermont Realty Team can assist you in finding commercial spaces and other properties throughout the Greater Burlington and Lake Champlain area.  Contact us 24/7 at 802-222-6456 or visit www.realestateinvt.com. 10/22/2013

Discover Halloween magic at UVM's Horse Barn on Monday October 28th from 5:00 - 6:30. Horses at UVM's Cooperative Horse Barn will be dressing up for the holiday! Children can enjoy trick or treating at the barn (with or without costume) and adults can enjoy purchasing treats from the bake sale. Admission is free. The UVM Horse Barn is a cooperative barn run  by UVM students who bring their horses with them to college (and I thought it was tough to bring a dog to school??). UVM's Horse Barn is located at 500 Spear Street in South Burlington. The annual event attracts hundreds of area residents. UVM has both a well known equine program and medical school with some interesting programs on equine genetics.  They are affiliated with several revered veterinary schools. Here are entertaining ... 10/21/2013