Walker Bridge and Branch Brook Bridge work to start May 1 By Stephen Seitz LUDLOW—Hoping for the smoothest possible project, officials from the Vermont Agency of Transportation outlined their plans for replacing the Walker Bridge, which is the gateway to downtown Ludlow, at a public forum Thursday, April 20. At about the same time, a…

By Dom Cioffi I was in Nashville, Tenn., this past week for a marketing conference. This was my first trip to the country metropolis known as “Music City.” And while I spent most of my day attending lectures and workshops with my 20-something coworker, I did find time to break away during the nights to…

Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m.—TINMOUTH—Looking to learn more about the forests of Vermont and the wildlife that inhabit them? Join the discussion Wednesday, May 3, 7-9 p.m. at the Tinmouth Community Center in a free presentation “From Butterflies to Birds to Bears” with Sue Morse of Keeping Track. Morse is one of the top wildlife…

Saturday, April 29, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—A Lip Sync Battle is exactly what it sounds like. Local teams will show off our vibrant community in a Lip Sync Battle at the Paramount Theatre Saturday, April 29 at 6 p.m. live on stage to raise funds for Wonderfeet Kids’ Museum and its operations, including outreach and ongoing exhibits…

Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.—ROCHESTER—The sixth annual DisasTour race, aptly named,  takes place Saturday, April 29 in the White River Valley. This bike-paddle-run sprint triathlon is a family and team event with proceeds supporting the Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance (RASTA) Valley Trail Project and the local food shelf. This is a fun, multi-sport event for all ages…

Sunday, April 30, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Comedian, actress and author Kathy Griffin brings her Celebrity Run-In Tour to The Paramount Theatre on Sunday, April 30, 8 p.m. Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin is a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand…

Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.—HUBBARDTON—The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding anglers that it will be hosting a free “Introduction to Bass Fishing” clinic Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Half Moon State Park in Hubbardton. The course will be taught by staff from Vermont Fish & Wildlife, as well as certified “Let’s…

Saturday, April 29, 2 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—“Vermont Wild, Adventures of Fish & Game Wardens” author Megan Price, will share secrets of her best-selling book series and answer questions at the Fair Haven Free Library, Saturday, April 29 from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and the public is invited. Price has put zany untold retired game wardens’…

Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—She’s a songwriter who was almost a doctor. He’s a guitar aficionado who owns and operates his own guitar instruction company. Together they form the duo Danika Holmes and Jeb Hart, a.k.a., Danika & the Jeb, a soulful combination of acoustic pop and blues that hits the heart with their blended…

Saturday, April 29, 11 a.m.—SATURDAY—Phoenix Books Rutland invites young book lovers to celebrate National Poetry Month, Independent Bookstore Day, and the start of farmer’s market season with Amy Huntington, illustrator of the new book “Fresh-Picked Poetry,” Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. This collection of poems takes young readers to a day at an urban…

April 27-May 6—WOODSTOCK—JAG Productions’ production of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fences” is set to open at Woodstock Town Hall Theatre in Woodstock. Directed by Jarvis Antonio Green, the play will run April 27-May 7. The cast is led by Brian Anthony Wilson as Troy Maxson and Danielle Lee Greaves as Rose. Wilson previously starred in HBO’s…

Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m.—POULTNEY—Green Mountain College has announced noted scholar and author Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. as this year’s Benson Lecturer and Voices of Community Plenary speaker. Dr. Glaude will deliver his address, “An Uncommon Faith: W. E. B. Du Bois and African American Religion” on Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m. in Ackley Hall…

Thursday, May 4—WOODSTOCK—The public is invited to a land succession planning workshop called “Ties to the Land: Take Steps to Guide the Future of Your Land.” Registrants can join May 4 at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm St., Woodstock. Deadline to register is April 27. This workshop is a mix of presentation and practical…

Saturday, April 29, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph is hosting A Rumpus for Education, an evening of live storytelling, on April 29 at 7 p.m. The Rumpus is Rutland’s own version of “The Moth Radio Hour,” a weekly series featuring true stories told live on stage without scripts or props and often featuring notable literary and cultural personalities. The event is being organized…

Wednesday, May 3, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Author and Jungian analyst Polly Young-Eisendrath will look at the Buddhist perspective on engaging with daily life in a talk at Rutland Free Library May 3 at 7 p.m. Her talk, “What the Buddhists Teach: Finding Clarity in Everyday Life,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open…