The Best of 2013 [336]

12/23/13: Eva takes a look back at her favorite Stuck in Vermont videos of 2013.

Music: Let's Whisper, As Close As We Are, "It Will Be Ok," The Shortest Days, "When the Snow Falls," "Meet Me On the Dance Floor"

This episode of Stuck in Vermont was made possible by Hotel Vermont and Vermont Tourism.

Kwanzaa at the Schoolhouse with Näri [335]

12/19/13: Näri Penson is celebrating 31 years of teaching pre-kindergarten through first grade at The Schoolhouse in South Burlington. This week marks the 29th Annual Kwanzaa Ceremony at The Schoolhouse under her guidance. Students share traditional African American songs, light candles, and explore the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa.

This episode of Stuck in Vermont was made possible by Hotel Vermont and Vermont Tourism.

House-Mouse Designs [334]

12/14/13: It all started with a pet mouse named Tiny in 1980. Artist Ellen Jareckie and marketing partner Barry Percy were inspired by Tiny to start House-Mouse Designs when they were UVM students. Over the past 33 years, their business has thrived and Ellen's fanciful mice designs are instantly recognizable whether seen on greeting cards, calendars, mouse pads or buttons.

Eva visited with Ellen and her mice Squeak and Blizzard at her studio in Shelburne.

Music: The Smittens, A Little Revolution, "Twitterpated!" (Mfdod Remix)

This episode of Stuck in Vermont was made possible by Hotel Vermont and Vermont Tourism.

The Wake Robin Singers [333]

12/4/13: The Wake Robin Singers held their Annual Holiday Concert at Wake Robin in Shelburne on Wednesday night. The group's average age is 82 and director Rufus Patrick has been making music with them for the past 6 years. There wasn't an empty seat in the house and even Santa Claus made an appearance.

This episode of Stuck in Vermont was made possible by Hotel Vermont and Vermont Tourism.

Zumba with Angel [332]

11/30/13: Angel Herrera has been teaching Zumba in the greater Burlington area for 5 years and claims to be the first male Zumba instructor in the state. Originally from Puerto Rico, Herrera has amassed quite a following in Vermont and students follow him from class to class. Eva tried some of his moves at the HammerFit Athletic Club in Essex on Saturday.

Music: Kevin Macleod, "Lagoa V1," "Cumbia No Frills," "Leblon," and "Tango de Manzana"

This episode of Stuck in Vermont was made possible by Hotel Vermont and Vermont Tourism.