By Dj Dave Hoffenberg A lot has happened with Hamjob since my first article four years ago. They’re playing monthly this winter at the Nite Spot in Killington on Dec. 27, Jan. 11, Feb. 22 and March 21. Plus, there’s a bonus Moguls appearance March 14. They’re also playing this Friday at Center Street Alley…

Friday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m.—BARNARD—The First Universalist Church and Society of Barnard will host BarnArts’ 9th annual Winter Carols at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20.  Admission is free for this 75-minute performance under the direction of conductor Michael Zsoldos.  Choral performances by the BarnArts Youth and BarnArts Chorale are mixed with musical performances by…

Wednesday, Dec.18—POMFRET—The VSO Brass Quintet joins Counterpoint, this year guest-conducted by Kevin Quigley, to ring in the holidays in style. It’s a perfect blend of brass, voices, and good cheer! Selections range from a brass arrangement of a Bach chorale and majestic Poulenc motets, to popular tunes like “Sleigh Ride,” “Let It Snow,” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” The program also…

All are welcome to potluck dinner and festivities Sunday, Dec. 22 at 4:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— All are welcome to join Congregation Shir Shalom for lighting the candles, Chanukah songs, dreidel games, latkes, and potluck dinner. Bring your chanukiot and an entrée, vegetable, salad, latkes with accompanying garnish, or dessert to share for 10 people. Also bring…

Sunday, Dec. 22 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Miss Lorraine’s School of Dance presents “The Nutcracker.” Experience the magic as dozens of area dance students come together to create this holiday favorite – the most-performed ballet in the world. Lavish costumes, soaring scores and imaginative choreography is sure to put the entire family into the…

Saturday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The 10th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at Billings Farm and Museum will feature the documentary, “A Tuba to Cuba”  in HD projection and Surround Sound, with complimentary refreshments. Reservations are strongly recommended. “A Tuba to Cuba” zeroes in on the leader of New Orleans’ famed Preservation Hall Jazz Band as he…

Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— The very popular local group Swing Noire, a firm favorite with Brandon Music audiences, will close the year with their inimitable gypsy jazz style. Over the last decade, Swing Noire has become Vermont’s premier gypsy jazz ensemble. Some call it gypsy jazz, some hot swing; in either case it is acoustic…

Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Every non-holiday Wednesday throughout the 2018/19 ski season, local teams of skiers, snowboarders and Telemark skiers will race down Killington’s Highline trail in pursuit of ski bum glory and bragging rights. Races run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., conditions permitting. New for this year, a training course section on Upper…

Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) will be celebrating its annual holiday dinner and Yankee swap this Thursday, Dec. 19 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Foundry at Summit Pond (in the second floor private dining room) located at 63 Summit Path in Killington. Members, members-to-be and their guests are…

Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Twelve Twenty-Four presents a high energy, full-scale, holiday rock orchestra concert featuring everyone’s favorite rock-edge holiday music as well as their own holiday creations at the Paramount Theatre. Established in 2002, Twelve Twenty-Four includes a six-piece rock band, multi-piece string section, and a variety of vocalists. This dedicated group of…

Saturday, Dec. 21- Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— Discover the traditions of a late 19th-century Vermont Christmas with a visit to the Billings Farm and Museum this holiday season. Christmas at the Farm will be featured December weekends and Dec. 21 – Jan. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (excluding Christmas Day.) Tour the…

Holiday programs continue at FOLA Friday, December 20 at 6 p.m.—LUDLOW— This holiday season, Friends of Ludlow Association will take advantage of the opportunity to showcase a great local writer and musicians while supporting a good cause, the Dana-Farber Cancer Marathon Challenge. Things kick off on Friday Dec. 20 with a screening of “The Polar…

Vigil to prevent homelessness Friday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Homeless Prevention Center is hosting Rutland County’s 20th annual candlelight vigil in Depot Park. This event brings attention to the tragedy of homelessness many Vermont families and individuals endure. It’s also an opportunity to hear about successes and learn what’s being done in our community…

Wednesday-Saturday, Dec. 18-20—RUTLAND—The Gift-of-Life Marathon Blood Drive is coming soon — and they need your help! Blood supplies typically fall to critically low levels around the holidays, and all blood types are needed. The Gift-of-Life blood drive has taken place every year since 2003, and in 2013 set the national one-day blood drive record of 2,350 pints!…

By Brooke Geery At Grace Congregational Church in Rutland, music is an important part of the program, but it’s not just church hymns that echo through the tabernacle. The music ministry includes jazz, gospel, folk, music theatre and classical, and at the helm of it all is Alastair Stout. Born and bred in Scotland’s Shetland…