James Kent

By James KentFor Brigham Cooper, one of the most meaningful songs they have written in their young career began on a quiet night in Boston with their roommates experimenting with a different guitar tuning.

By James KentFor nearly half a century, The Party Store on Strongs Avenue has helped generations of Rutlanders celebrate birthdays, graduations, weddings, baby showers, holidays and countless other milestones.

What is the old saying, all good things must come to an end? Alas, it is true. After five seasons of comedy, high-anxiety, great writing, amazing acting, and plate after plate of delicious food, FX/Hulu’s “The Bear” concluded on a high note with a near-perfect 8-episode arc that wrapped things up in about as satisfying a way as one could hope.

By James KentEvery good adventure begins with a mystery shrouded in secrets.Mine started in an undisclosed location somewhere in Rutland County on Thursday morning, July 9. For if you want to explore a cave with someone with expertise in such matters, you have to know the first rule of cave exploration.

By James KentWalk into the wellness section at the Rutland Area Food Co-op, and you’ll quickly discover that Heather Sevrie isn’t there simply to take inventory.

Director Christopher Nolan, the king of large-format photography films, reaches his zenith with “The Odyssey,” an ambitious adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey,” shot entirely on IMAX film.

“The Dink,” a new comedy now available to stream on Apple TV, is the best film about the subject of pickleball I’ve ever seen. It’s also the only film about pickleball I’ve ever seen, and I’m thinking it’s a safe bet that we won’t see another movie about pickleball in 2026.

By James KentAfter a day of biking adventures, nothing beats the taste of a cold brew and a plate of nachos to unwind with friends, family, and fellow bikers.

By James KentIf Peter Pan ran a summer camp, one might envision it resembling Farm & Wilderness’ Camp Timberlake.

When watching a movie like “Supergirl,” the latest installment from the DC Comics universe, it won’t take the average viewer long to start asking questions.