Some performance venues across Vermont are preparing to reopen with help from federal money after the coronavirus pandemic forced them to close.
So far 43 Vermont performance venues benefitted from $13 million in Shuttered Venue Operator Grant program funding, part of federal pandemic relief assistance.
The Vermont Comedy Club received more than $400,000 and plans to reopen Labor Day weekend. Burlington's Flynn Center received more than $1.8 million and plans to open in October.
Natalie Miller, co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club, says the funding came through at the perfect time to hire contractors and start booking talent.
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