Monday, Jan. 23—PITTSFORD—The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is working with VT-CAN (a low cost spay/neuter clinic in Vermont) to host a low cost spay/neuter clinic for Rutland County cats on Monday, Jan. 23, in Pittsford. Prior registration is required. Female cat spays and male cat neuters are $60 including rabies and distemper shots. Cats…

By Susan Shea “Jay, jay, jay!” Every morning last winter I awoke to the loud cries of a flock of 17 blue jays dancing around my feeder. They gorged on sunflower seeds and suet, scaring away smaller birds, then left, only to return in the afternoon. I ended up buying a second feeder for the…

By Marguerite Jill Dye If you’ve followed “Mountain Meditation” for a while then you know how I feel about our political situation. My spiritual friends say: “Stay positive to help raise the vibration.” “Don’t worry. All is in divine order.” “There is a reason for what has transpired.” “Stay connected and act on inspiration.” So I…

When I was growing up in Rutland during the 50s and 60s you didn’t have to leave the city to experience downhill skiing. You simply headed to the Rutland Country Club on Grove Street.  There was a rope tow that brought you to the top of a 525-foot hill. It offered a safe environment and…

Things have been alright. My back has been alright, weightlifting has been alright, work has been alright, the skiing has been alright (we keep getting these little surprise powder days, nothing on Killington Road, but really nice turns up on the mountain). Things have been alright. Winter climbing league has started down at the climbing…

TV catchphrases aren’t meant to live forever. Even the most successful character slogans like “Dy-no-mite!” and “Don’t have a cow, man!”—which made the jump from in-series use to real-world use—gradually faded from the American lexicon except as fond memories of our pop-culture past. Of all the television-born crossover phrases, however, possibly none has flamed out…

By Dave Hoffenberg This Thursday, don’t miss Michael Glabicki at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub at 8 p.m. You may know Glabicki as the front man of Rusted Root. The band played the Pickle last February as part of its 25th anniversary tour. This time, he’s coming as a duo with Rusted Root guitarist Dirk Miller.…

Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m.—TINMOUTH—The Old Firehouse Crew is pleased but sad to announce that PossumHaw will be bringing their much-loved original bluegrass and folk music to Tinmouth one last time on Friday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. After performing together for 12 years, PossumHaw is playing its final round of shows this winter. Husband…

Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—The Vermont based woodwind trio Heliand Consort is presenting a program titled “Crossing the Bar” at Brandon Music on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The group will explore the relationship between classical and folk music, with selections ranging from Flemish Renaissance folk songs to music of Dvorák and Gershwin.…

Friday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Music fan-favorites Rick Redington and Duane Carleton will reunite their acoustic duo the Heavily Brothers on Friday, Jan. 20 at The Foundry in Killington. The 9 p.m. show is free and open to anyone 21 years of age and older. The Heavily Brothers perform a wildly diverse and unpredictable range…

RUTLAND—The Paramount Theatre has a busy week with a variety of acts in genres of all types. Running Jan. 19-21 is the No Strings Marionette Company with its popular puppet show, “Nick of Time” being performed at the Paramount Theatre’s sibling mini-theatre, the Brick Box. Suspend reality and take a trip that is truly out…

Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Considered by many to be one of the greatest American musicals on Broadway, “Gypsy” will be presented by FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall auditorium. “Gypsy” is a 1959 musical with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,…

Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.—CAVENDISH—On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m., noted photographer and Proctorsville resident Tim O’Donoghue will present a slideshow and talk about his wildlife photos. The presentation will take place at the Cavendish town office meeting room, 37 High Street in Cavendish. O’Donoghue is an accomplished photographer, especially concentrating on all…

Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m.—BRANDON—Once again the Compass Music and Arts Center is holding its popular winter season arts and crafts sale. Artists and crafters, like anyone, tend to accumulate too much stuff. However, when their studios fill up, others benefit! The sale, to be held Jan. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., will offer…

Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH—Simone Dinnerstein will perform a recital at Chandler Music Hall on Saturday evening, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. This extraordinary pianist has made her way into the hearts of Randolph audiences over the years and this will be her ninth appearance at the Chandler Steinway. Dinnerstein is a critically lauded…