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Theatre group readies for “Fiddler on the Roof” with pre-productions open to the public

January 28, 2015
Jan. 31 & Feb. 4 — WOODSTOCK — ArtisTree Theatre Company and Pentangle Arts are gearing up towards the official presentation of the worldwide hit musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” being performed Feb. 5 – 15 at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre. As preview events, Artistree is offering the following behind-the-scenes events free and open to the public:…

Billings’ film showing of “Wadjda” breaks barriers

January 28, 2015
Saturday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the award-winning film “Wadjda” on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. as part of the 5th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series. The first-ever film feature shot entirely inside the Kingdom – and notably the first Saudi film…

Science Pub takes a look at how our choices impact the world

January 28, 2015
Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Join the next Science Pub on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Fair Haven Inn, with this month’s guest, Professor Andrew Vermilyea, of Castleton College. Professor Vermilyea will discuss “Stranded Polar Bears? That’s the Least of It.” Professor Vermilyea spent years studying melting glaciers in…

“The Little Engine That Could” adaptation comes to Chandler Center for the Arts

January 28, 2015
Monday, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. — RANDOLPH — “The Little Engine That Could” is a classic children’s story that illustrates the power of friendship, inner strength, and self-confidence, as expressed in the plucky little train engine’s determined refrain: “I think I can! I think I can!” On Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m., Chandler Center for…

Learn to manage chronic illness with free Healthier Living workshop

January 28, 2015
Monday, Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — Managing a chronic condition can be full of challenges. Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Healthier Living Workshops have helped many with diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity, chronic pain and other issues overcome the challenges of chronic illness. Healthier Living Workshops are free six-week sessions starting Monday, Feb. 2 at…

Dartmouth professor discusses chess and medieval courtship

January 28, 2015
This event has been cancelled and rescheduled. To read more Click Here Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Dartmouth professor Jane Carroll will look at how the game of chess was used for courtship in earlier times in a talk at Rutland Free Library on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Her talk, “Knight to…

Student art show opens at Brandon Artists Guild

January 28, 2015
Friday, Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Brandon Artist Guild is happy to announce a new student art show opening on Feb. 5. From the quiet of winter emerges much energy and excitement as local students present their art in this annual show. It is a very special time for students, their families and…

Increased Support for Non-Citizen Votes in Burlington

January 26, 2015
Voters in Burlington, Vermont recently voted 11-2 to have a request for the amendment of the state constitution placed on the ballot. The proposed amendment would allow non-citizens to vote in municipal and school elections, as well as to work as department heads and serve on city boards. Approval is required from the state Senate,…

Rutland cheerleaders to compete in national championships

January 26, 2015
By Polly Lynn On Jan. 24 and 25, the Rutland Raiders cheerleading team will compete on a national stage in Dallas, Texas. The 23-member team attended a National Cheerleading Association skills camp last summer, where they earned a bid to attend the two-day national competition. The Rutland cheerleaders are the first Vermont team ever to…

Governor gives budget address; proposes cuts and new revenue

January 26, 2015
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org Gov. Peter Shumlin says the fiscal year 2016 budget is the toughest he’s ever had to deliver to the Vermont Legislature. The governor’s budget fills a $94 million gap between state spending and tax revenues by spreading cuts across state gov- ernment and raising $20 million in new revenues by eliminating…

Video: WCW Ski Bum Race Series: Week #4

January 22, 2015
Video by Tim Buttner Ski Bum Week #4 Results by Run Time Ski Bum Week #4 Resultd by place    

Horoscopes for January 15 – January 21, 2015

January 22, 2015
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below.         Horoscopes for January 15 - January 21, 2015 Aries March 21 - April 20 You don’t need to worry so…

The PhatCat Challenge

January 21, 2015
Video by Bobby Lanctot.

World Cup Wednesday Ski Bum Race Series: Week #3

January 21, 2015
Watch the Week #3 Video Here Cumulative team standing after week #3 1. Clock Tower = 443 2.  More Cray = 436 3. First Stop = 429 4. Ramrod = 428 5. Sex Panthers = 423 6. Clock Tower 2 = 418 7. Highline Bomber = 409 8. Ambassador A = 404 9. Gorillas In…

The Mountain Journal

January 21, 2015
Weekend warriors: urban skiers redefine mountain adventure By Tony Crespi There are those who believe that big-mountain skiers must live in the mountains. After all, World Cup races and mountain photographs routinely showcase big-mountain skiers slicing high alpine race courses or diving through deep powder. But don’t discount weekend warriors! In truth, many big-mountain skiers…