Mary Williams
Vermont Public
Contact Mary
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Mary:
Keane Southard's 'An Appalachian Trail Symphony' Brings Listeners Along For The Hike
Keane Southard spent many of his childhood weekends hiking and camping with his family in New Hampshire and Vermont. From that early age, he imagined one → Read More
The Ups And Downs Of Rural Life For LGBTQ Vermonters
Vermont has been seen as a leader in equal rights for LGBTQ people, but queer Vermonters living in rural areas can face unique challenges, from accessing → Read More
Square, Contra and Henry Ford: The History And Lasting Appeal Of Country Dancing
It's a centuries-old tradition with a wild history and deep New England roots. We're talking about American country dancing, including contra dance. We'll → Read More
Lizards And Malaria: Norwich Senior Recognized For Research
Joshua Sassi is a senior biology major at Norwich University whose thesis work explores how the malaria parasite affects the Western Fence Lizard. His → Read More
Vermont's Disputatious Statesman Matthew Lyon Will Be Focus Of New Musical
Vermont history buffs may know the name Matthew Lyon, but a Burlington singer-songwriter hopes to make the rowdy Vermont statesman more of a household name → Read More
Making Fun Of Movies Is An Actual Day Job And Conor Lastowka's Got It
Burlington writer Conor Lastowka has just written his second comedy sci-fi novel, called The Pole Vault Championship of the Entire Universe . The book → Read More
Art Hounds: Stories Behind The Barn, Film Fest And High School Art Competition
A Vermont storyteller, a new venue for a decades-old film fest, a call to young artists and more await your social calendar this weekend and beyond! → Read More
Waitsfield Author Finds 'Beauty In Lined Faces' With New Book On Aging Well
Olivia Hoblitzelle has spent her career as a teacher, a therapist and a writer. Her lifelong work brought together the practices of meditation, cognitive → Read More
VPR Integrates Arts Reporting Into News Coverage
We know our listeners tune into VPR not only for independent news and classical music, but also for expansive coverage of our local arts community. That’s → Read More
'Black Panther,' 'A Wrinkle In Time' And Representation Onscreen
With Black Panther roaring at the box office to become one of the top-grossing movies of all time, some hope it's the dawn of a new era of black → Read More
Art Hounds: Vermont's Natural History On Film, Sultry Folk And Anne Of Green Gables
Looking to see a film about Vermont's natural history and take in a concert or two of bluegrass and folk, plus catch a play about a beloved character from → Read More
Arts Flashback: Why One Vermont Artist Lets Her Elaborate Mandalas Be Taken By The Wind
This episode was originally broadcast in August 2017: Michelle Wallace, who owns Nature Mandala Art :: Vermont, spoke to VPR about the process and intention behind her artwork. Wallace creates mandala patterns out of natural materials, photographs them and then allows the mandala to be taken away by the wind. → Read More
From Empty To Bustling; Montgomery Center For The Arts Breathes Life Into Old Building
When New York native Sebastian Araujo and his partner moved from Cape Cod to Montgomery Center, Vermont, he arrived with the notion that thrifty New → Read More
Art Hounds: Moon Glow, 'Doubt,' And Patti Casey
You can make a lantern to walk by moonlight with in Lyndonville, hear bluegrass and swing in Stowe and see a Pulitzer-prize winning play performed in Essex → Read More
Art Hounds: One-Acts Of Love, An Evening Of Jazz, Choral Music And A Dance Showcase
This week, enjoy one-acts about love in Morrisville, Latin jazz in Williston, a poetry slam in Montgomery and choral chamber music in Colchester. → Read More
Art Hounds: Hunker Down For Music, Photography And A One-Act Play
You can take in two photography exhibits - one depicting birds, the other extreme nordic skiiers - and some community concerts plus a one-act play. → Read More
Art Hounds: Gubbulidis, Moonlight And Dickens
This weekend is bound to be a busy one but take a moment or two and bring out-of-town guests and friends to see some great exhibits and performances! → Read More
Art Hounds: A Global Warming Musical, A Night Of Ballroom Dance And The Nutcracker
This first weekend in December, take your pick from a new, Vermont-made musical that tackles global warming with wit and humor, a chance to ballroom dance → Read More
Art Hounds: Putney Craft Tour, Chamber Music And Photography
You'll get a chance to shop really local this weekend at the Putney Craft Tour, and bid on auctioned photography at the In-Sight Exhibition n Brattleboro. → Read More
Thanksgiving Holiday Specials
Join VPR this Thanksgiving for a holiday tradition and some new programs, too! → Read More