Saturday, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Folk singer Alex Smith builds songs from stories that are neither contrived nor romanticized – simply keenly observed and honestly told. Smith sings with a rich baritone often compared to Stan Rogers and Gordon Lightfoot, and his characters live and breathe a balance between beauty and imperfection. Jacob Brillhart, a Cape…

Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 12-13—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center presents its annual Art in the Park festival over the weekend of Aug. 12-13 in Rutland’s Main Street Park, at the corner of Route 7 (Main Street) and West Street. Festival hours are Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For the…

Aug. 15-19—RUTLAND—The 172nd Vermont State Fair returns to Rutland Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 15-19 with a shorter span, but plenty to see, eat, and do. Carnival entertainment will be happening every day, with ride wristbands available all day Wednesday and Thursday, and at noon on Saturday. The schedule of events is as follows: The Woodbooger…

Saturday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.—MANCHESTER—The American Museum of Fly Fishing’s annual Fly Fishing Festival returns for a very special 10th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The annual summer celebration will feature fly fishing vendors, casting and fly tying instruction, kids activities, food trucks, and live music.The event will feature some of today’s…

Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.—BRANDON—To the delight of his many fans, the Brandon Artists Guild is now showing the work of Warren Kimble. In a current mood of nostalgia, he is once again painting his signature animal, barn, and homestead scenes on antique wooden boards and other found objects. The artist combines his love of New England painting,…

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Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.—EAST POULTNEY—The Poultney Historical Society will hold the 82nd annual East Poultney Day on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on the East Poultney green. Over 40 local vendors will include area farmers, artisans, and organizations, which will fill the green with unique products and collectibles, including antiques, handcrafted jewelry, artwork,…

Sunday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m.—HUBBARDTON—On Sunday, Aug. 13 the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton offers a tour of the East Hubbardton Cemetery with site interpreter Carl Fuller. The program is from 2-4 p.m. Meet at the battlefield museum. Fuller will introduce visitors to the early residents of Hubbardton. Hear the exciting stories of settlement and what happened…

Saturday, Aug. 12, 12 p.m.—Makers, entrepreneurs, innovators and tinkerers of all ages and skill levels will pour onto Quality Lane in Rutland on Aug. 12 from noon-5 p.m. for the grand opening of The Mint: Rutland’s Makerspace and the 3rd annual Rutland Mini Maker Faire. The Mint will be buzzing with tool demonstrations, tours, make-it-and-take-it…

Friday, Aug. 11, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Explore Downtown Rutland and kick off an art-filled weekend with the Rutland Art Walk Friday, Aug. 11, 5-8 p.m. A collective of artists have all planned to open their gallery doors with light refreshments on hand for one night to highlight the growing and thriving visual arts scene in Rutland. While…

RUTLAND COUNTY— South Central Vermont will be abuzz Sept 6-13 with its inaugural Killington Valley Masters’ Games planned at venues throughout the region for residents 40 years and better. The 15-plus offerings include competitive sports, recreational sports, and board games as well as lunches, awards day and photo opportunities for participants, friends and family who…

RUTLAND— Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. According to the National Institute of Health, more than 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s. It is ranked as…

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—Castleton University is pleased to present Satin & Steel as part of the 22nd annual Castleton Summer Concerts at the Pavilion Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. Satin & Steel has become known as one of Rutland’s hottest horn bands, featuring a five-piece horn section and performing classic soul, Motown…

Saturday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Due to the popularity of the Buster Keaton silent movie shorts and the availability of Ludlow summer resident and pianist, Glenn Brown, FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will offer a special treat Saturday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium: a special silent movie comedy festival. The event will…