Saturday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The countdown is on for the 2016 Marble Mardi Gras at the Rutland Country Club, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. Each year the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts the fundraising event in time to be a great cure for the winter blahs. The gala features cocktails and a silent and live auction with Bobby Prozzo, as well as a sumptuous dinner followed by dancing with live music by Blue Jay Way. A wide variety of items is offered, ranging from dining experiences and fine arts and crafts to vacation getaways, retail and service gift certificates and sport and fitness opportunities. Tickets for the event are $65 per person. Dinner seating is limited. All proceeds from this event go to support arts education programs of the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. RSVP to 802-438-2097 or info@carvingstudio.org.