By DJ Dave Hoffenberg The Ghost of Paul Revere from Portland, Maine, makes its long awaited return to the Pickle Barrel this Thursday at 8 p.m., with Saints and Liars opening. I’ve been looking forward to this show since it hit the calendar. I saw TGOPR for the first time a year ago and instantly…

By Brooke Geery Rutland’s food scene leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the ethnic department. However, things are looking up with the opening of Little Haveli on North Main Street. The Indian joint is set up for quick grab and go, with a lunch buffet Monday-Friday and made-to-order dinner served every day but…

Thursday, Jan. 30 at 8 a.m.—QUECHEE—Have you noticed how nowadays everything seems to have a holiday? Mother-in-Law Day, Jumping Jacks Day, Banana Bread Day.  These are all valid reasons to celebrate, but they tend to distract from the really big holidays… like International Crepe Day! Or, as Skinny Pancake calls it, “Free Crepe Day.” For…

Local venue to host nationally beloved folk group Thursday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Pickle Barrel Nightclub is excited to host The Ghost of Paul Revere, a “holler-folk” quartet. The Portland, Maine natives will be live on the stage of the house that rocks Killington to kick off the weekend. Bringing bluegrass and all-around Americana…

Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University Arts series continues with a performance by Samite. The TED Talk speaker, world-renowned musician and photographer, has remarkable stories based upon his work with refugees and survivors of war. A former refugee from Uganda, Samite has worked with groups as diverse as child soldiers in East Africa to…

Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Liquid Art’s Wine Dinner series kicks off for 2020. At this event, diners will taste five wines perfectly paired with five chef-created courses. Join in between 7 and 10 p.m. for delicious food and wine in a welcoming and comfortable environment. The cost is $80 per person, call 802-422-2787 for…

Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD—The Sparkle Barn is pleased to announce six performances of “Vincent.” The Marble Valley Players will present “Vincent,” a one-man play written by Leonard Nimoy, based on the play “Van Gogh” by Phillip Stephens and on letters written between Vincent Van Gogh and his brother, Theo. This multi-image dramatic staging received rave…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 12 p.m.—SOUTH POMFRET—The Woodstock Inn & Resort invites snowshoe enthusiasts to stomp “The Face” of Suicide Six ski area at the 5th annual Snowshoe Face Race. The approximately 1.5 mile course starts at the J-bar leading participants along a 600 foot vertical climb up the face of the mountain, continuing to the Easy Mile before finishing at…

Saturday Feb 1 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon Music is delighted to welcome two of Vermont’s most talented jazz musicians, mandolin maestro Jamie Masefield and gifted pianist Tom Cleary, for a special evening of music.  This performance is guaranteed to take the piano and mandolin to diverse musical settings yet to be discovered and could only be performed…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m.—HARTLAND—Ice fishing can be challenging, so the state will host several clinics to help anglers catch some fish when it’s cold outdoors. “Our ice-fishing clinics will be held from mid-January through February, with the possibility that some dates may change according to ice and weather conditions,” said Fish & Wildlife…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The Vans® Snowboard Jam Series is coming to Killington. In this style-focused competition, inverts and rotations over 720 degrees are not permitted. Style is everything. Competitors will earn cash for tricks in four jam sessions, two sessions for ages 15 and under and 30+ and two for ages 16-29. There…

Friday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Vans® is hosting a cash for tricks jam in the Dark Park VT, behind the Darkside Snowboard Shop. There will be grom, women’s and men’s divisions, and it is free to enter! A BBQ and free board waxing start at 6, and the competition goes down from 7-9 p.m. The Darkside…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 9 a.m.—Enosburg—The next round of the Vermont High School bowling tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1. Enosburg, Essex, So. Burlington, and Burlington will bowl at Dairy Center in Enosburg Center at 9 a.m. Brattleboro, Windsor, Fair Haven and Hartford meet at Brattleboro Bowl in Brattleboro at 10 a.m., and White…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Two popular Rutland singer-songwriters will team up to present an evening of rock, roots and original music. George Nostrand and Phil Henry will each bring his own band to West Rutland. The two bands, George’s Back Pocket and Phil Henry and the News Feed, will present a concert at the West Rutland Town Hall at 7:30…

Saturday, Feb. 1 at 12:55 p.m.—RUTLAND—One of America’s favorite operas returns to the Met for the first time in nearly 30 years. James Robinson’s stylish production of “Porgy and Bess” transports audiences to Catfish Row on the Charleston waterfront, vibrant with the music, dancing, emotion, and heartbreak of its inhabitants. “If you’re going to stage…