Barre Buzz

Welcome to the Barre Buzz! Today we are joined by Poet Jenny Root, from Vermont's sister state, Oregon. Jenny reflects on her path of becoming a poet and shares three poems with us (this is no administrative error; at the edge of town, in the middle of town; that which lies besides the slough). We hope you enjoy this episode. Want to share your experience with the Barre Buzz? Contact us at bar...

Welcome to the Barre Buzz! Today we are joined by Rev.   Seiso Paul Cooper of the Barre Zen Meditation Center. Together we explore a gentle conversation on his new book: Zen Master Yueh Shan & Thinking's Bad Rap . We hope you enjoy this episode. Want to share your experience with the Barre Buzz? Contact us at barrevtbuzz@gmail.com, or barrebuzz.com today! The views and opinions expressed i...

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 4 of the Barre Buzz. Today we are joined by Scott, a lovely member of our Barre community. Scott and I enjoy a playful conversation about life. Content Warning: This episode contains discussion about suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, help is available: 📞 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 Want to share your experience with the Barre Buzz? Co...

Welcome to Season 3 Episode 3 of the Barre Buzz. Today we are joined by Garrett Grant, our assistant library director, school board member, chair of the Barre Community Justice Center, and all around great human. Want to share your experience with the Barre Buzz? Contact us at barrevtbuzz@gmail.com, or barrebuzz.com today! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests an...

Welcome to Season 3, episode 2 of the Barre Buzz! Today we are joined by Cat Allen, co-owner of the Barre Social Club . Cat and her husband Nick opened Barre Social Club earlier this year; they aspire to encourage authentic community engagement and relationships in downtown Barre. Want to share your experience with the Barre Buzz? Contact us at barrevtbuzz@gmail.com, or barrebuzz.com today! The vi...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Barre Buzz! Today we are joined by Maggie Neale, an artist and one of the founders of Studio Place Arts in Barre. You can enjoy Maggie and her art at Artisan’s Hand in Montpelier, at CVMC’s lobby art opening Dec 4th 4:30-6pm, by appointment, or at Studio Place Arts in Barre. Would you like to connect with Maggie? Reach out to Maggie at colormuse@gmail.com , or visit her...

This episode we are joined by Alan Kessler, his daughter Agatha Kessler, and granddaughter Josie Monroe. This dynamic family that is behind the creation of an adaptation of Dickens's  A Christmas Carol. Three performances at the Barre Congregational Church, Saturday, December 6, 4:00 and 7:00, and 4pm on Sunday, December 7.  The play is presented by the Barre community theatre group,  Let'...

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 2: When Suffering Motivates. We were joined by Samn Stockwell, poet, public servant, and community elder. This discussion was recorded outside on a windy fall afternoon. Referenced in this episode was https://www.lionsroar.com article on death meditations . Please be advised at the end of the episode Samn shares a poem Chase , that does contain graphic details of tra...

Welcome to the Barre Buzz. Today we are joined by MC DeBelina, owner of Dance And Movement Center , a welcoming dance studio open to all ages in Barre. We want to hear from you!! Reach out to us at BarreVtBuzz@gmail.com, ⁠⁠⁠⁠barrebuzz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or through our ⁠⁠⁠⁠ online form⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Music featured in this episode was generously created by: Honey Bees Buzzing by Free Sound Community Dance Magic by n...

Welcome to the Barre Buzz. Today we are joined by Bob Purvis, former executive director of the Turning Point Center of Central Vermont and life long advocate for equality. Content warning: This episode discusses addiction, treatment and recovery listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, consider reaching out to Turning Point or VtHelpLink to learn mor...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 2: Empathy & Action. We were joined by Linda Johnson, former executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Vermont and life long advocate for child safety. Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual violence, child abuse, and murder. Listener discretion is advised. If you need support, help is available: 📞 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the second season of the Barre Buzz! Our guest today is Peter Anthony, long time resident of Barre City, activist, teacher, politician, historian, and community member. We want to hear from you!! Reach out to us at BarreVtBuzz@gmail.com, ⁠barrebuzz.com⁠ , or through our ⁠ online form⁠ , The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not nece...

Welcome to season 2, episode 1 of the Barre Buzz! This season we invite you to share your thoughts on meeting this moment in time. Our host Ginger explores her own answers to this season's questions and invites you to participate in this conversation regardless of your location. Reach out to us at BarreVtBuzz@gmail.com, barrebuzz.com , or through our online form , Music featured in this episod...

Wishing you an energized summer! Reach out if you would like to be on the Barre Buzz or if you want to suggest a guest! https://barrevtbuzz.com/ barrevtbuzz@gmail.com complete our online form

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Barre Buzz. We are joined today by Amber Collett Terway a Barre City resident and owner of Tilia Tea Company. A link to the full Kathleen Dean Moore’s essay:  https://www.riverwalking.com/to-love-a-place/ Tilia Tea Company website:  https://www.tiliatea.com Their teas and other goodies can be found at Barre Social Club, and most weeks at the Barre Farmers Market (weds,...

Welcome to episode 19 of the Barre Buzz! Listen Listen! This weekend Saturday June 21st from 3-5pm is Barre's first Art Hang! Music, Art, and fun for all ages, downtown will be happening! Big thanks to Maddie Cobb and crew for organizing this year's Art Hang! We want to hear from you! Come on the show or suggest someone you want us to invite on the show! Reach out to the Barre Buzz by emailing Bar...

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Barre Buzz. We are joined today by Lovejoy, the producer/ creator of Summer-Long 'Used Art' Treasure Hunt: S.L.U.A.T.H and WORST. SONG. EVER . Visit the Barre Opera House for tickets! or Email info@wooo.tv for more information. We want to hear from you! Come on the show or suggest someone you want us to invite on the show! Reach out to the Barre Buzz by emailing BarreV...

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Barre Buzz. We are joined today by Rachael Little a Marriage and Family Counselor and community member. We want to hear from you! Come on the show or suggest someone you want us to invite on the show! Reach out to the Barre Buzz by emailing BarreVtBuzz@gmail.com or complete our ⁠online form⁠ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and d...

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Barre Buzz. We are joined today by Shawna and Dierdra creators of the Heart of Barre Project. If you want to connect with the Heart of Barre Project directly you can email heartofbarre@gmail.com or message them on their instagram page. https://www.instagram.com/heart_of_barre/ We want to hear from you! Reach out to the Barre Buzz by emailing BarreVtBuzz@gmail.com or co...

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Barre Buzz. Today we talk with Bern Rose and she courageously shares her experience with Lyme Disease. Bern, with the help of others she met that were suffering with Lyme Disease, enhanced the path of treatment and prevention here in Vermont. Check out online resources about Lyme Disease on the Department of Health Website. We want to hear from you! Reach out to the Ba...

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Barre Buzz. We are joined today by Seiso Paul Cooper of the Barre Zen Meditation Center. For more information about the City Council meeting from 5/20/25, watch or check out page 109 of the Agenda . Do you want to come on the Barre Buzz or Do you know someone that would want to talk with us? Send an email to the BarrevtBuzz@gmail.com or complete our online form The vie...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Barre Buzz. We are joined today by Kathryn a Barre City resident. We want to hear from you! Come on the show or suggest someone you think would like to talk with us! Reach out to the Barre Buzz by emailing BarreVtBuzz@gmail.com or complete our online form The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views o...

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Barre Buzz. We are joined today by Poa Mutino and if you want to connect with Poa directly email PoaMutino@gmail.com . Do you have someone to recommend or you would like to hear on the podcast? Reach out, let us know and we will make contact. We want to hear from you! Reach out to the Barre Buzz by emailing BarreVtBuzz@gmail.com or complete our online form The views an...

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Barre Buzz. We are by a resident of Barre City, Danielle Owczarski . Danielle shares information and insights about the river that runs through Barre and how to get involved in the River Access activities happening right now. For more information you can check out https://winooskiriver.org/barre-rivers or reach out to FaceBook as River Access Task Force Instagram @barr...

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Barre Buzz. We are sharing from the online form today, a resident of Barre Town, named August. August submitted their answers to our first season's questions, we hope you enjoy this episode on Sculptures & Concerts. We want to hear from you! Reach out to the Barre Buzz by emailing BarreVtBuzz@gmail.com or complete our online form The views and opinions expresse...