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Simba to usher in winter solstice
Simba moves its Winter Solstice party to 118 Elliot.
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Simba to usher in winter solstice

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 — Issue 387

BRATTLEBORO — Simba will celebrate the end of the year and the longest night with their annual Winter Solstice Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m., at 118 Elliot in downtown Brattleboro.

Admission is $10 per person, with a $25 family maximum

Simba is a danceable world beat band featuring funky grooves and some excellent local musicians, including Bob Stabach (sax), Dan DeWalt (trombone, keys, steelpan), Wim Auer (bass), Charlie Schneeweis (trumpet), Derrik Jordan (guitar, percussion, vocals) and special guests.

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New art gallery opens in Newfane

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VTC opens season with four one-act plays

DUMMERSTON-Vermont Theatre Company opens its 40th season with "An Evening of One Act Plays" at...

‘Sing Nowell’ will benefit Groundworks

BRATTLEBORO-On Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m., the Latchis Theatre will ring again with the...

Brattleboro Women's Chorus presents fall concert

BRATTLEBORO-The Brattleboro Women's Chorus (BWC) presents its fall concert, "We Toast the Days," on Nov.

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