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‘Second Sight,’ a play about the Eddy Brother’s mystique, is coming to Middlebury’s Tond Hall Theater

October 5, 2023
The infamous Eddy Brothers from Chittenden, Vermont, are coming to Middlebury. Well... their spirit is being brought back to life by Rutland’s Ryan Mangan. “Second Sight,” a play about the brother’s mystique, written by Mangan and directed by Kim Moyer, is coming to Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater Oct. 19-21 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 22…

Mt. Holly Cider Days celebrates fall with food and fun for the whole family

October 5, 2023
  Saturday and Sunday Oct. 7-8, —MT. HOLLY—On Saturday Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 12-4 p.m., the fun will begin and end with apples. Watch fresh cider being made on an antique apple press, and enjoy the fresh pressed cider (hot or cold) along with a cider donut, home-baked…

Car Lovers to gather at Wellwood Orchards for the annual car show

October 5, 2023
  Saturday Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.—SPRINGFIELD—If you’re a car lover looking to celebrate the start of fall with family and friends, the Wellwood Orchard annual car show on Saturday Oct.7 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. is the perfect place. There will be trophies awarded for best in each category: classic, trucks, hot rod, rat rod and…

Murder Mystery Weekend at Echo Lake Inn provides a murderous fun weekend

October 5, 2023
    Friday   Cocktail Party: Here’s where you get to meet the other guests. All you know at this point is that there are impostors in the group. Hmmm.... that’s strange. Suddenly you start to notice that your drink smells like burnt almonds. A little later that evening: Over dinner or heavy hors d’oeuvres…

The spirit, irreverence and DNA of The Capitol Steps lives on with ‘The Capitol Fools’

October 5, 2023
  Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—When Washington, D.C.’s premiere political satire group, “The Capitol Steps”  called it quits after nearly 40 years, most folks would agree that it was a great run, and the story would end there. But an intrepid group of cast members and a co-writer would not go quietly into the…

The Vermont Female Farmers photography exhibition continues through October at Billings Farm

October 5, 2023
Aug. 19-Oct. 31—WOODSTOCK— Vermont Female Farmers is a showcase of 45 captivating photographs by the talented JuanCarlos González. This exhibition, held in the Historic Barn at Billings Farm, will run from Aug. 19 to Oct. 31. It is an ode to the invaluable contributions made by women farmers to Vermont’s culture, identity, and economy. Through…

Early defoliation of trees

October 5, 2023
  By Ann Hazelrigg Editor’s note: Ann Hazelrigg is the University of Vermont Extension plant pathologist and director of the UVM Plant Diagnostic Clinic.    A lot of Vermonters are noticing that their crabapples and apples (Malus spp.), in addition to many other deciduous trees, have dropped many of their leaves well before the first…

‘The People’s Choice award awaits top chili aficionados at Ludlow’s 32nd annual chili cook-off

October 5, 2023
Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.—LUDLOW— The aroma of simmering chili will fill the air as the  Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) prepares to host its 32nd annual chili cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event will take place at the traffic light junction on Depot Street in Ludlow. This event will support the…

Exploring childhood through time

October 5, 2023
Middletown Springs open house presents diaries from 1907 Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The Middletown Springs Historical Society invites you to step back in time and experience through the childhood diaries of Lucy and Hazel Grover. Held at the Middletown Springs Historical Society Museum from 2-4 p.m., this open house promises a unique glimpse…

Vintage Market Days provides a unique experience of timeless treasures

October 5, 2023
Friday-Sunday, Oct, 6-8—RUTLAND—Step into a world where nostalgia meets creativity, where the past finds new life, and where vintage enthusiasts come together. Vintage Market Days is an indoor/outdoor market at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland that goes beyond the typical flea market. This event showcases a curated selection of original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry,…

‘Fore!’ Swing for the kids 

October 5, 2023
  The Killington Ski Club/Killington Mountain School Golf Tournament is a day of golf and community support  Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The leaves are  turning and the air is cooling, which means  it’s time to pick up those clubs and head for the  Killington Golf Course on Friday for the annual KSC/KMS Golf Tournament.…

The Harvest Celebration at Billings Farm promises to be a bountiful weekend 

October 5, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8—WOODSTOCK— Families and friends are invited to participate in an autumn seasonal celebration weekend at Billings Farm & Museum. The 32nd annual Harvest Celebration is set to take place this weekend from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It promises an assortment of harvest-themed activities, culinary delights, and live entertainment for all ages. Events…

Martin Barre: A journey through 50 years of Jethro Tull — A Brief History of Tull Tour

October 5, 2023
Wednesday, Oct.4 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—In 1969, a quartet of British musicians touched down in New York City and ignited a musical revolution that would resonate across America. Over the subsequent half-century, this iconic ensemble amassed a staggering 65 million record sales and fostered a devoted global fanbase that remains the envy of rock bands worldwide. …

Killington ski and bike swap is a monster of a sale

October 5, 2023
  Friday-Sunday, Oct. 6-8—KILLINGTON—The 2023 Killington Ski Club Monster Ski & Bike Sale is happening at the RamsHead Base Lodge on Oct. 6-8. If you plan to sell your ski or snowboard equipment at the KSC Monster Ski & Bike sale, you’ll need to go through the consignment registration process. Consignment registration and drop-off days…

Chaffee Art Center’s annual Art in the Park Festival: Celebrating creativity and community

October 5, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is set to host its 62nd annual Art in the Park fall foliage festival on Oct. 7 and 8 at Rutland’s Main Street Park, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of routes 4 and 7. This highly anticipated event brings together juried fine artists, craftspeople,…