Bill McKibben in Burlington
Environmentalist Bill McKibben will speak in Burlington on March 24 about how activists use art and culture in organizing, in an event hosted by Democracy Partners’ Ken Grossinger at Phoenix Books. The session signals a push to blend storytelling and creative tactics into Vermont climate and justice campaigns. (x.com)
Phoenix Books is listing the Burlington stop as part of Ken Grossinger’s Art Works tour and posts the event page with ticketing and venue details. (phoenixbooks.biz) Democracy Partners’ profile for Grossinger notes he is “On Leave 2026,” identifies him as director of Impact Philanthropy, and traces roughly 35 years of organizing work including roles connected to the Motor Voter campaign. (democracypartners.com) Phoenix Books’ event copy summarizes Bill McKibben’s local ties and credentials, calling him founder of 350.org, Schumann Distinguished Professor in Residence at Middlebury College, and a recipient of the Right Livelihood Prize and the Gandhi Peace Award. (phoenixbooks.biz) McKibben has been active in the region this month, including a March 3, 2026 talk at Dartmouth that emphasized solar power and climate resilience as organizing levers. (home.dartmouth.edu) Ticket listings for the conversation appear on Eventbrite and Phoenix Books, and the bookstore’s event page lists Phoenix Books Burlington at 89 Church Street as the host venue. (eventbrite.com) (phoenixbooks.biz) Grossinger’s Art Works frames case studies that pair artists and organizers — citing figures such as Ai Weiwei, Jane Fonda, JR and Bill McKibben — and presents strategic lessons on using cultural tactics in campaigns. (artworksbook.com)
