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All the adorable new late-night TV
April 1, 2015
After 17 years of Leno and Letterman, our crucial late-night television talk shows are in an unusual state of flux: in the past 14 months, Jimmy Fallon has taken over “The Tonight Show,” Seth Meyers has taken over “Late Night,” Stephen Colbert has transferred from “The Colbert Report” to “The Late Show,” Chelsea Handler has…
It’s time to remove bird feeders
April 1, 2015
Photo by Everett Marshall Vermont Fish & Wildlife recommends taking down bird feeders by April 1 to avoid attracting black bears that are waking from hibernation. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recommends taking down bird feeders from April 1 through Nov. 30 to avoid attracting black bears that will be coming out of their…
Skim the pond at Killington’s spring rite of passage
April 1, 2015
By Jerry LeBlond Few participants succeed in making it across the pond… most do not! The crowd favorites are always for the most spectacular crashes at Killington’s pond skim. Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m. — Killington Resort’s wacky rite of spring, the Dos Equis Pond Skim takes place on Saturday, April 4. Skim the pond…
Explore “Flora, Fauna and Fantasy” works of felted art by Muffy Kashkin Grollier
April 1, 2015
Courtesy of Compass Music and Arts Center Felted art by Muffy Kashkin Grollier will be on exhibit at Compass Music and Arts Center in Brandon. Shown: Mountain Goat, Merlin’s Tree, and Humpty, all by Grollier. Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Compass Music and Arts Center presents a new exhibit of felted paintings and…
Talented dogs beg for funds for Rutland County Humane Society
April 1, 2015
Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. — RUTLAND— Lesli Hyland, of Red Dog Solutions, and her team of talented dog lovers will be performing with their four legged friends in front of a live audience on Saturday, April 4. Performances start at 1 p.m. on stage at the Rutland Intermediate School Auditorium. Be amazed by dancing, music, tricks and more! Tickets…
“Following the Ninth” displays Beethoven’s affect on people’s lives throughout history
April 1, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A still from “Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven’s Final Symphony,” showing April 4 at Billings Farm. Saturday, April 4 at 5 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum will host the final film “Following the Ninth: In the Footsteps of Beethoven’s Final Symphony” on Saturday, April 4 at…
Learn to cultivate shiitake mushrooms in Working Woodlands Workshop
April 1, 2015
Saturday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — April’s monthly Working Woodlands Workshop takes place on Saturday, April 4, featuring an exciting, hands-on workshop on shiitake mushroom cultivation. The workshop, held at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park’s Forest Center in Woodstock, will teach participants how to grow shiitake mushrooms on hardwood logs. Bill Stack, a forester and…
Meet and greet spring’s latest arrivals at Billings Farm’s Baby Animal Day
April 1, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Baby lambs at Billings wear none other than wool sweaters to keep warm (and cute). Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will feature Baby Animal Day on Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will…
Extra Stout toasts retired library board member John Klein
April 1, 2015
Courtesy of Castleton Free Library Extra Stout performs for a full house in one of many locations in Vermont that they regularly perform, McGrath’s Irish Pub in Killington. Monday April 6 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — On April 6 at 7 p.m., the Castleton Free Library will host a festive concert featuring Extra Stout, the Irish…
Speaker Bill Gill schools subjects on the art of guppy keeping
April 1, 2015
Leonard U. Paguia Photography, courtesy of Flickr A fancy guppy proudly displays its colorful fins. As with many animal and fish species, male guppies are more glorious in their coloring and display. Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. — PITTSFORD — Join the Otter Valley Aquarium Society on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. as they welcome…
VSO musicians “Harp and Soul” to perform in two area schools
April 1, 2015
Courtesy of VSO Flutist Anne Janson and harpist Heidi Soons make up “Harp and Soul,” performing at are area schools on April 6. Monday, April 6 — WELLS, KILLINGTON — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Harp and Soul” harp and flute duo will present performances in Wells and Killington on April 6, at 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. respectively.…
Stop-smoking classes help make you a quitter
April 1, 2015
Wednesday, April 8 at 5 p.m.—CASTLETON—Do you want to quit smoking but nothing seems to work? The American Cancer Society Freshstart Group Program can help, and you are not alone. There are free nicotine patches, gum and lozenges available for those who register and attend this program. Even if you are using another product, you will increase…
Castleton alumni exhibit to be featured at Rutland City Hall
April 1, 2015
Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — In collaboration with Rutland Mayor Chris Louras, the Castleton Downtown Gallery has installed an Alumni Art Exhibit in Rutland City Hall available for viewing during regular business hours from March 16 to Aug. 28, with a reception scheduled for Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. Showcasing the…
Pico closes for the season with “food-raiser” to benefit BROC
April 1, 2015
April 3-5 — MENDON — Pico Mountain ends the season with a “food-raiser” during it’s closing bonus weekend, April 3-5, when discounted single-day lift tickets will be available at the Pico Ticketing Sales Center. With a donation of three non-perishable food items, one-day lift tickets will be just $25 for all ages. This promotion supports BROC-Community Action…
Peter Rabbit to make appearance
April 1, 2015
Saturday, April 4 at 9 a.m. — WEST PAWLET — A spring flea market and Easter food sale will be held in West Pawlet on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the West Pawlet Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the event will be held at the fire station, located on Vermont Route…
