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Vermont Flurry scheduled for Feb. 17-19

February 15, 2017
Feb. 17-19—WOODSTOCK—Currently scheduled for President’s Day weekend, Feb. 17-19, Pentangle Arts and ArtisTree present the Vermont Flurry Snow Sculpture Contest on the Woodstock Green. As always, this event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled on short notice. At press time, a winter storm had just dumped a wealth of snow on the area, but weather…

Chandler Film Society presents “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

February 15, 2017
Sunday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—The Chandler Film Society will present Steven Spielberg’s classic adventure film, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” Sunday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. It is the second of two films with the theme “The Big Screen.” Spielberg’s film introduced audiences to the character of the swashbuckling adventurer Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford.…

The Michele Fay Band to perform original and Americana music in Brandon

February 15, 2017
Saturday, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Michele Fay Band, a captivating ensemble featuring original and Americana music from Vermont, performs at Brandon Music Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. Michele Fay’s heartfelt lyrics are woven seamlessly together with a crystal clear, authentic voice. Kalev Freeman, on fiddle, produces a light-hearted, lilting sound. Michael Santosusso, on upright bass, adds dynamic beat and…

Chaffee Art Center opens “Release and React” exhibit, Friday

February 15, 2017
Friday, Feb. 17, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center announces the opening of “Release and React.”  The exhibit will feature three artists groups: Brush Strokes Studio, East Mountain Mentoring Artists, and the Vermont Abstract Connection, creating a rich and diverse body of work from 16 Vermont artists. An artist reception will be held Friday, Feb. 17,…

It’s President’s Week at Killington

February 15, 2017
KILLINGTON—It’s President’s Week at Killington Resort, and that means lots of extra skiers and riders, youth and adult, on the hill. The Beast is great at offering a full scope of activities for all ages. See what’s in store this week at killington.com. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Feb. 17, 18, and 19, hear live music…

Habitat speaker discusses climate change and its effect on animals

February 15, 2017
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.—PROCTORSVILLE—Sue Morse of Keeping Track, Inc. will return to the Cavendish Town Elementary School, 573 Main Street in Proctorsville Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. to present a talk entitled “Animals of The North—What Will Global Climate Change Mean for Them?” The program is co-sponsored by the Grafton Nature Museum and the…

Join birders for monthly walk

February 15, 2017
Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m.—WEST RUTLAND—Rutland County Audubon Society will hold a monthly bird monitoring walk Saturday, Feb. 18. Meet in the West Rutland Price Chopper parking lot at 8 a.m. to travel to the West Rutland Marsh. To date, 151 species from Least Bittern to Northern Shrike have been recorded at this Important Bird…

Reserve space at Compass antiques and collectibles sale

February 15, 2017
Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.—BRANDON—The Compass Music and Arts Center, located in Brandon, will hold an Antiques & Collectibles Sale Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dealers and those who just have stuff collecting in the home or barn are encouraged to join. Vendors can sell unique and one of a kind items ranging from vintage…

Snowshoe for the Cure set to kick cancer’s butt

February 15, 2017
Sunday, Feb. 26—MANCHESTER—The Komen Vermont Snowshoe for the Cure on Sunday, Feb. 26 is only a few weeks away. Participants can register for either the 3K or 5K walk or the 3K run. Join in the February fun for the whole family on the Sun Bowl Nordic Trails at Stratton Mountain. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.. The 3K…

Its Cajun night at Chandler Music Hall

February 15, 2017
Friday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Heat up a cold winter’s evening with a few hours of Cajun food, music, and dancing at Chandler on Friday, Feb. 17. Dinner will be at 6 p.m., with music and dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. there will be brief instruction on how to dance the two-step for those…

Artists give a peak of what’s to come with “Prelude to Spring” exhibit in Brandon

February 15, 2017
Friday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m.—BRANDON—Artists often focus on the elegance and beauty of plants and flowers, depicting them in a spectrum from abstraction to the minute, scientific detail of botanical illustration. Through the centuries, botanical art has combined precise observation of plant life with the balance and beauty of original compositions. “Prelude to Spring: Botanical Art…

What’s happening at the Paramount Theatre this week

February 15, 2017
RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre has a week of entertainment on deck that will entice and entertain all ages, including cult fans. Thursday, Feb. 16 sees the dance group Momix, a company of dancer-illusionists founded and directed by Moses Pendleton, known internationally for presenting works of astounding inventiveness and physical beauty. They will be performing a show…

Bruce Springsteen tribute band to perform at the Pickle Barrel Thursday night

February 15, 2017
Thursday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The preeminent Bruce Springsteen tribute band Bruce in the USA will appear in concert Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington. The show is open to anyone 21 years of age and older. Bruce in the USA is a high-energy musical experience with note-perfect and visually authentic recreations…

Vermont ski writer Karen Lorentz to sign books in Ludlow

February 15, 2017
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m.—LUDLOW—Vermont author, ski writer, and journalist Karen Lorentz will be at the Book Nook in Ludlow Saturday, Feb. 18, signing books from 2-4 p.m. Lorentz is the author of “Okemo, All Come Home,” “Killington, A Story of Mountains and Men,” “The Great Vermont Ski Chase,” and “Good Vermonters.” She was also editor-in-chief of “Tips, Turns,…

GMC welcomes Melinda Hemmelgarn, M.S., R.D. as scholar-in-residence

February 15, 2017
Public invited to free presentation by renowned radio host and “Dietitian on a Mission” Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.—POULTNEY—Nationally known “Food Sleuth,” radio host, speaker and award-winning writer Melinda Hemmelgarn, M.S., R.D., will soon be helping Green Mountain College and people in the surrounding community to “think beyond their plates.” Green Mountain College, the nation’s…