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Mountain Times – Volume 48, Number 17: April 24-30, 2019
April 24, 2019
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Killington Parks hosts one last hurrah before hibernating
March 27, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON— The Nor’Beaster at Killington Resort is in full throttle with the Hibernation Park Jam taking place at Bear Mountain Saturday, March 30. Another great season with Killington Parks is once again coming to an end. Before they put the metal back in the shop, come lap the parks for one…
What’s on stage at the Paramount
March 27, 2019
RUTLAND— Kicking off the week at the Paramount Theatre, Twiddle will play for two nights, March 28-29, in a benefit for the White Light Scholarship at Castleton University. With 12 years of touring behind them, Vermont-based band Twiddle has built an impressive resume spanning Red Rocks to Bonnaroo, and multiple sellouts of historic rock venues…
Okemo hosts annual beer festival, Hops on the Snow
March 27, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.—LUDLOW— Hops on the Snow returns to the Jackson Gore Courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort on Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Okemo will be serving a variety of new seasonal and craft beers. Enjoy spring conditions on the hill in the morning, then quench your thirst by sampling a few…
Historical society to show ‘ Alone in the Wilderness ’ during annual meeting
March 27, 2019
Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—CAVENDISH— The Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) annual meeting will be held on Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St., Cavendish. As part of the meeting, CHS will be screening “Alone in the Wilderness.” The film provides a glimpse into what life might have been like…
Champlain Philharmonic and Castleton University Chorale team up
March 27, 2019
Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31—CASTLETON, MIDDLEBURY—The Champlain Philharmonic (CPO) will present its spring concert series in collaboration with the Castleton University Chorale on March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Middlebury and March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Casella Theater at Castleton University under the direction of Matthew LaRocca, music director…
Billings Farm & Museum and Norwich Farm Creamery joint venture
March 27, 2019
Photos courtesy Tom Remp Norwich Farm Creamery now uses milk exclusively from Billings Farm & Museum’s Jersey cow herd. Products include creamline milk, chocolate milk, ricotta, yogurt, and ice cream.
Summer Pride Theater Festival holds audition call
March 27, 2019
Sunday, March 31—RANDOLPH— For its ninth annual summer pride festival, Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler is presenting: “All Together Now” by Philip Middleton Williams, directed by Amanda Rafuse; “A Late Snow” by Jane Chambers, directed by Danielle Sessler; and “Growing Up LGBTQ in Rural Vermont,” a new script by Maura Campbell. For the first two plays,…
Rustic Overtones to honor recently-passed member at Pickle show
March 27, 2019
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Grace Church concert to benefit Mentor Connector
March 27, 2019
Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND— Grace Church presents its fifth benefit concert Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. to benefit The Mentor Connector. Grace Church’s Sanctuary Choir, Slate Valley Singers, Jennifer Hoult on harp, Court Gettel and Christine Papandrea on flute, Barry Cohen on bassoon, and Alastair Stout are among the performers in this variety concert…
Ameranouche to perform gypsy flamenco swing in Brandon
March 27, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Burlington-based and award-winning trio Ameranouche will perform live at Brandon Music, Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., playing a passionate style of music they call gypsy flamenco swing. The trio’s name is derived from two words: American and Manouche, the gypsy tribe of Django Reinhardt. The rip-roaring ensemble is a super force of hot acoustic…
Students to get visit from environmentalist, astronaut at Compass Center
March 27, 2019
Monday, April 1—BRANDON— Acclaimed environmental artist Pat Musick and husband Jerry Carr, former astronaut, will visit the Human Connections installation project at the Compass Music and Arts Center, April 1. Two years ago the Compass Center hosted an art workshop involving 1,000 children and young people from all schools in the Rutland North East Supervisory…
Chaffee opens new studio hub
March 27, 2019
RUTLAND— The Chaffee Art Center welcomes teens and young people to its new Open Studio Hub. This programming is open to teens and young people, ages 13-21 to stop by and enjoy the arts for free. Art supplies and light snacks will be provided. This free programming is made possible in part by the recent grant awarded…
Dinner benefit helps fight hunger
March 27, 2019
Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—NO. POMFRET— The 10th annual Empty Bowls Project dinner will be held on March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Pomfret Town Hall. All funds will benefit the Woodstock Food Shelf and Change the World Kids. Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and art organizations…