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Theatre Lab holds auditions for “Sunset Boulevard” at Brandon Town Hall

March 16, 2016
Saturday, March 19 at 3:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The Vermont Theatre Lab will be holding auditions downstairs at the Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, March 19 at 3:30 p.m.for “Sunset Boulevard” by Andrew Lloyd Webber. VTL is looking for actors, singers, and dancers, age 16 and up. Artists wanting to be considered for a…

Wells UMC holds giant tea cup auction

March 16, 2016
Friday, March 18 at 5 p.m. — WELLS — Coming this Friday, March 18 is the annual Giant Tea Cup Auction presented by the Wells United Methodist Church. An event benefiting the mission, the auction will have over 400 items of everything one can imagine: collectibles, knick-knacks, glass, jewelry, photos, personal items, cereals, plants, books, videos, as…

Peak 2016 Snowshoe Race is on

March 16, 2016
March 18-19 — PITTSFIELD — The Peak Races staff has confirmed, the 2016 Peak Snowshoe Race is happening as scheduled, March 18 to 19 in Pittsfield! Despite what Mother Nature has to offer—or not offer—the race must go on. This year, Peak is partnering with Vermont Food Bank, with $5 of every registration going to the that…

Third of five plays screens Live in HD from the National Theatre of Great Britain

March 16, 2016
Saturday, March 19 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — Live in HD from the National Theatre of Great Britain continues its five-play season on the big screen at the Paramount Theatre with “Les Liasons Dangereuses” on Saturday, March 19. All five plays are being presented as encore broadcasts (previously recorded), featuring some of the world’s most notable theatre…

Teen Challenge Vermont holds first Spring Banquet

March 16, 2016
Saturday, March 19 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — Teen Challenge Vermont is a non-profit, residential drug and alcohol treatment program whose mission is to change the lives of those struggling with life-controlling issues. Please join for its first Spring Banquet, “All Things New,” on Saturday, March 19 at the Rutland Area Christian School, 112…

College of St. Joseph holds annual Easter Egg Hunt

March 16, 2016
Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. — The College of St. Joseph on Clements Road in Rutland hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children 12 years old and younger are welcome to come and enjoy the search, with adult supervision. The hunt begins after the…

National park wraps up winter workshops with GPS instruction

March 16, 2016
Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park hosts its final Woodland Working Workshop of the winter, Using Global Positioning System (GPS) in the Forest 101, on Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Point A to Point B to Point D—learn how to navigate through your landscape and forest with Adam Kozlowski, National…

Musicians team up for special show in Tunbridge

March 16, 2016
Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. — TUNBRIDGE — MountainFolk is presenting a special show and dance with Jim Rooney and the Starline Rhythm Boys at the Tunbridge Town Hall on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Jim Rooney is a major figure in the world of folk/bluegrass/country, having started his career in the late…

Vermont Humanities Council presents program in Belmont, “A Terrible Beauty”

March 16, 2016
Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. — BELMONT — Anyone interested in Ireland and its rich history won’t want to miss the Mount Holly Town Library’s next Vermont Humanities Council program, “A Terrible Beauty.” Presented on Sunday, March 20 at 4 p.m. at the Mount Holly Town Library, speaker Vincent Feeney, author, historian and educator,…

Okemo hosts second Cares and Shares Food Drive of its season

March 16, 2016
Sunday, March 20 — LUDLOW — On Sunday, March 20, Okemo Mountain Resort will host its spring Cares and Shares Food Drive. When skiers and snowboarders donate at least five non-perishable food items, their generosity will be rewarded with an entire day of skiing and riding at Okemo for just $39 that same day. Donations…

Jane Lindholm gives presentation for Women’s History Month celebration

March 16, 2016
Monday, March 21 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Vermont Public Radio journalist Jane Lindholm will be presenting on women and their place in the media at College of St. Joseph on  March 21. Lindholm’s presentation will focus on her experience as a professional woman in Vermont, including the challenges she’s faced and how she’s…

Castleton hosts annual Career and Graduate School Fair

March 16, 2016
Monday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton University Career Services Office will host the annual Spring Career and Graduate School Fair on Monday, March 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Spartan Athletic Complex. A variety of companies and graduate school representatives will be in attendance, as well as…

Tales, Tunes & Tots program returns

March 16, 2016
Monday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m. — RANDOLPH — Kimball Public Library and Chandler Center for the Arts in Randolph are teaming up again to provide a free music program for preschool children ages 3 to 5, Monday mornings March 21 and March 28. The program begins at Kimball Library at 10:30 a.m. with a…

Unscripted theatrical awards show, “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical” takes Casella Theater stage

March 16, 2016
Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton presents the theatrical talents of “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical” on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. The hysterical “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical” is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Master improvisers gather made up, hit song suggestions from the audience and…

Poultney Earth Fair seeks talents to be shared

March 16, 2016
POULTNEY—The Poultney Earth Fair is an annual tradition that draws hundreds of people from the local region to celebrate the environment and community. This year the 9th Annual Poultney Earth Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 13 from 2-5 p.m. at Poultney High School, a week earlier than usual due to scheduling conflicts with…