This winter and spring, your friends, neighbors, and local strangers are taking the stage for the fourth annual Tipsy Talks, an engaging storytelling series featuring a diverse array of “stories, tales, and tidbits” from the Northeast Kingdom community.
Events take place every other Tuesday, with stories beginning at 6:30 PM unless posted otherwise.
2025 Event Schedule & Topics
The series rotates through several beloved local venues, offering a unique lineup of speakers at every stop:
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January 6 @ Jasper’s, Newport
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A Day in the Life: The post-9/11 Intelligence Community (Bobby Walls-Thumma)
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The World of J.R.R. Tolkien as History (Dawn Walls-Thumma)
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January 20 @ Parker Pie, West Glover
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Malus: Bad Apples (Lydia Pendergast)
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Forest Management: Good or Bad? (Tom Ward)
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February 3 @ Jasper’s, Newport
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Tales from the Kyrgyz Republic (Kelly Newton)
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Going Inside Abandoned Buildings (Mike Beauchamp)
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February 17 @ Parker Pie, West Glover
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Hollow Road (Chris Mooney)
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Making the Case for the Mississippi Delta (Kate Gluckman & Mike Stanley)
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March 3 @ Bullwheel Bar, Jay Peak – Starting at 5:30!
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Sailing Seattle to AK (Jim Judd)
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Travels to China (Donna Young)
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A2A: Alaska to Argentina (John Witherspoon)
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March 17 @ Jasper’s, Newport
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Crankies and the Art of Visual Storytelling (Emily Schubert)
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Life, Roughly (Kevin Vandever)
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March 31 @ Jasper’s, Newport
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Graphic Design To Wine (Michael Crouteau)
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“Doodle Chick” (Mimi Magyar)
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The Conversation I Never Had (Trish Sears)
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About Tipsy Talks
Tipsy Talks is a community-driven speaker series in the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) that provides a platform for locals to share their adventures, expertise, and personal histories in a casual, welcoming environment. If you have any questions please contact event organizer Patrick Hurley at patrick@windenwater.com