By Cassandra Tyndall 2020 has been one of the most dramatic years I’m sure many of us can remember. Amongst dramatic years, there are dramatic months and dramatic weeks. When I studied the astrology of this year, I highlighted this week as being one of the most intense and direction shifting all year. This is…

DORSET—Dorset Theatre Festival has announced the winners of the 7th annual Jean E. Miller Young Playwrights Competition, as well as enrollment for the 2021 online program. An annual collaboration between Dorset Theatre Festival and local schools, Dorset Theatre Festival’s Young Playwrights program provides regional middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about playwriting…

VERMONT – For this year’s Agricultural Literacy Week, the Northeast Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA-VT) invites anyone interested in learning more about building a resilient food system in Vermont to tune in for a week-long, virtual celebration. The online events are free and open to the public, and designed to inform, educate and create community…

Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13—This year’s Farm to Plate gathering may be virtual, but it’s no less important! This year marks a period of transition with the closing of the first 10 years of Farm to Plate and the beginning of the next 10 years. Together as a network attendees will get a…

Fri-Sunday, Nov. 13-15—KILLINGTON—This weekend, bring your gently used winter gear to Mission Farm/Church of our Saviour, and on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., don’t miss the skiers’ blessing. Coats will be accepted all day Nov. 13, 14 and 15. All types of coats and winter outerwear—new or clean, gently-used—will be accepted. In honor of our veterans,…

Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION – Coming out of the month-long Black Joy Project, JAG Productions will share its creative energy and healing power throughout the Upper Valley and beyond virtually this year during its annual fundraiser Juke Joint on November 14. The cabaret has been adapted to keep everyone safe while…

Options for dine-in and to-go To-go Kamuda’s Country Market, Route 7, Pittsford Pre-packaged dinner available for pick up Wednesday or Thursday. $10.99  Pre-order recommended but not required.  Call 802-483-2361 ext. 5. Open limited hours on Thursday, Nov. 26. Rollin’ Rooster, Pittsford Catering specials for Thanksgiving will be available from The Cluckin’ Cafe in Pittsford. Message…

Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.—Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s Virtual Red Bench Series presents “Uphill and Beyond; Ski Legends Go Deep on What Covid Means for Resorts and the Backcountry” on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. What will backcountry ski travel look like this winter? How will the skiing economy deal…

Nov. 14-15—Vermont Dance Alliance’s (VDA) annual dance symposium goes virtual this year with inspirational programming to meet the current challenges to the region’s arts sector and support regional dance artists. VDA has partnered with Next Stage Arts and “The Hop” to present a two-day symposium on Nov. 14 and 15. “Mixed Medium Dance Symposium” will…

KILLINGTON— The Killington Pico Area Association will be hosting its 16th annual Vermont Holiday Festival the weekend of Dec. 4 and 5 at the Snowshed Base Lodge.  Because of Covid, the festival this year will be quite different from years past. It will showcase a stunning Christmas light show with lasers and synchronized holiday music,…

Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre presents a virtual short-play festival via Zoom on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m.  The festival is free of charge and open to the public.  Talkbacks with playwrights, performers and directors will follow the performances. The festival theme is Together in a Sudden Strangeness…

Thursday, Nov 12. at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join Phoenix Books in Rutland for a virtual book release celebration Thursday and a virtual story time on Saturday, both presented for free via Zoom. On Thursday, local author Peter Hogenkamp will be on hand for the release of his new book, “The Vatican Conspiracy.” It is an ordinary day…

Nov. 6 - Jan. 24— BRANDON—The Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) kicks off the holiday season with affordable, gift-able art and craft pieces.  The show, “It’s the Thought That Counts,” runs from Nov. 6 through Jan. 24. The public is invited to the free opening reception on Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. Social distancing rules…

By Tom Kearney/VTDigger State officials confirmed Tuesday that there’s been a Covid-19 outbreak at the Rutland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, which offers skilled nursing care. Eight residents and one staff member tested positive for the virus, and steps are being taken to limit further exposure for residents and staff members. Personal protective equipment has been…

Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. —RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to its annual Member Exhibit & Holiday Shoppe opening reception on Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-7 p.m. This is an all-member show celebrating the talented artists in our communities whose works will be on display and for sale throughout the 1890s mansion…