By Katy Savage RUTLAND— The site earmarked for Rutland’s first Starbucks has hit a snag. Alrig-USA, a Michigan-based developer that was granted permits to build a Starbucks in September, withdrew its application two months later, when the site was sold to a new developer, according to Zoning Administrator Tara Kelly. Ocean Gate Realty Advisors purchased…

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. Copyright - Cal Garrison: 2018: © Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations for a deeper look into this weeks horoscopes…

By Cal Garrison a.k.a., Mother of the Skye This week’s horoscopes are coming out under the light of an Aries Moon that will turn void-of-course at around 11 a.m. Monday until it enters Taurus at 1:31 p.m. on Monday afternoon. I don’t know how other astrologers approach their weekly columns. As I look at what’s…

Photo submitted Jack Hanna will bring stories, footage, and live animals to the stage of the Paramount Theatre, Jan. 12.

Photo by Laura E. Partain Wild Rivers

By Robin Alberti A youngster participates in the Mini Shred Madness competition at Killington Resort.

Saturday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Swing Noire invokes the energy of a swingin’ jazz club, transporting audiences back to the early days of jazz with their unique take on Hot Swing, making music that “will entrance and surprise you.” Hear the group’s great energy, soul, sophistication, and improvisation on Saturday, Jan. 12 as Brandon Music…

Photo courtesy VWA A couple enjoys a winter wedding walk amid a snow-white background.

Jan. 12-March 31—QUECHEE— The Vermont Institute of Natural Science presents the work of watercolor artist Amy Hook-Therrien in the Nature Center from Jan. 12-March 31. Viewing of the exhibition is included with general admission. Amy Hook-Therrien is a native Vermonter, originally from Chelsea. Growing up, she was surrounded by nature and adventure. She graduated from…

Monday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Joey Leone hits the stage at The Foundry with special guest, Michael Zsoldos, for Monday Blues Night. Starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, Leone and Zsoldos will perform timeless blues tunes in an upbeat, feel-good fashion. Joey Leone started his career in 1971, forming his first band called…

Sunday, Jan. 13, 5 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Killington-Pico Rotary Club will be hosting its fourth annual bonfire on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 5-8 p.m. behind Dream Makers Bakers (formerly the Pasta Pot) at 5501 U.S. Route 4. Get there by 5 p.m. to be part of the torch relay and official lighting at 5:15 p.m. This yearly…

Saturday, Jan. 12, 3 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The ninth annual Woodstock Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the documentary, “Page One: Inside the New York Times” on Saturday, Jan. 12, at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in HD projection and surround sound, with complimentary refreshments. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. “Page One: Inside the…

Jerry Laurence Hickory, 71, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Hickory was born in Bethel. He was born to Phyllis Howard Hickory and Harold Hickory on Sept.5, 1947.  He grew up in Bridgewater and graduated from Woodstock Union High School.  Jerry Hickory and his family moved to Tampa, Florida,…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg Make sure you head to the Pickle Barrel Thursday for the return of Kung Fu. I look forward to this show every year. I had the pleasure of speaking to Rob Somerville, saxophonist and vocalist for the band. His other band, Deep Banana Blackout, used to tear up Killington in the…