Saturday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m.—RUTLAND— The multi-talented collective Postmodern Juke Box reimagines contemporary pop, rock and R&B hits in the style of various yesteryears, from swing to doo-wop, ragtime to Motown – or, as creator Scott Bradlee himself puts it, “pop music in a time machine.” Imagine marrying the 21st Century party vibe of Miley…

Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Ever wish you had someplace to dance besides your kitchen? Want to feel like you danced all night and still be home in bed before midnight? This is your chance — for one night only! The 1st annual No Reason November PopUp to Get Down Dance Party to benefit the…

Saturday, Nov. 16 at 12 p.m—PITTSFIELD— Celebrated Northeast Kingdom author Jerry Johnson will do two presentations, one for children and one for families at the Roger Clark Memorial Library this Saturday. Presentations will include movies, poetry, storytelling and music. At 12 p.m. kids will enjoy a one-hour children’s program where Johnson will read and play…

Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—When Joshua Davis performed on NBC’s “The Voice,” America at-large finally discovered what Michiganders have known for more than two decades. This amazing artist connects with a live audience, nourishes their souls and feeds off of their love. Seeing him live has always revealed his core which has been captured…

Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. —BRANDON—Brandon Music welcomes Brandon-based jazz trio Moose Crossing for the first time on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.  Zak Hampton, founding member, brings together an eclectic group of talented musicians from across the region, and fronts  the band on tenor sax and the occasional vocal tune. Moose Crossing has…

Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Parent Child Center of Rutland County (RCPCC) Presents Studio Two Beatles Tribute at the Rutland Elks Lodge No. 345. The doors open at 6 p.m. for a pre-show party and cocktails followed by the concert from 7- 9 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle…

By Brooke Geery From the mighty bald eagle to the tiny chickadee, no bird is safe from Gordon Ellmers’ shots. Luckily for our feathered friends, Ellmers prefers a camera to a gun. The native of Fort Edward, New York, has been shooting stunning images of birds nearly every day for 20 years, since purchasing his…

Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. —MENDON—Interested in a night out that includes wine, cheese, an opportunity to win some cash and prizes, live music and good conversation all while raising money for an amazing cause? Join the Vermont Inn for a Wine tasting fundraiser to benefit the not-for-profit Rutland Youth Theatre, a program providing…

Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.—WALLINGFORD— Woodchuck’s Revisited brings together as a quartet two well-known duos from Rutland County. Woodchucks’ Revenge (Peter and Kristina Cady) and Heron Fire (Jon and Peggy Rishel). Both groups have been presenting their brand of music and humor for over 25 years.  Woodchucks’ Revenge has performed all around New England,…

Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Re-imagining the traditional Thanksgiving feast and celebrating old friends and new. Enjoy creative farm-to-table riffs on fall classics in three courses, hand-selected by chef Donald Billings at the Annex Private Dining, 58 Merchants Row. The cost is $50 per person and includes a three-course meal, beer, wine or soda, with…

What parents and teachers should know Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. —RUTLAND—According to the Center for Disease Control, tobacco product use among US youth is increasing, and e-cigarettes are the main reason. In 2018, there were 1.5 more current youth e-cigarette users than 2017. Rutland Regional Medical Center is hosting a free event, E-Cigs, JUUL, & the Youth…

by DJ Dave Hoffenberg Thanksgiving weekend marks the return of the Killington Cup where some of the fastest women in the world will race down the trail Superstar, but skiing is just one part of it. The party it becomes is the other and good music is needed for that. This year Recycled Percussion, DJ…

By Virginia Dean The 45 members of Woodstock’s Change the World Kids (CTWK) are taking Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg’s warning on climate change seriously by galvanizing for more action to combat the impact of global warming. “I want you to act as if you would in a crisis,” Thunberg said to world leaders…

By Leo Pond Republicans in both the House and the Senate have spoken out against the impeachment inquiry. Republicans in both chambers are doing everything in their power to prevent the impeachment inquiry from making any “groundbreaking” discoveries. These Republicans have interrupted a hearing already, setting it back three hours and causing a security issue…

By Jay Diaz “The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them,” said Patrick Henry. The Vermont Supreme Court recently affirmed that government officials cannot require Vermonters to pay fees to inspect public records, a common practice that has hindered government…