Courtesy of the Town of Killington Cooler in the Mountains concertgoers clap along with a band during last year’s summer concert series. The sunny warm weather added to the night’s enjoyment. Wine Three days of mountain wine events start Friday night, July 15, and continue until Sunday, July 17  at Killington Resort. The Killington Wine Festival…

By Jerry LeBlond Shana Louiselle sips a white wine at a past wine festival, under the tent at Killington Grand Hotel.

Courtesy of Town of Killington The lawn is packed with patrons enjoying live music during the free Cooler in the Mountains summer concert series. Saturday, July 16 at 3:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The New Rhythms and Blues Quartet (NRBQ) hits the summer concert stage on Saturday, July 16 beginning at 3:30 p.m. NRBQ’s free show at the…

Courtesy of Killington ART Garage A little wine could bring out the best in art creation, or at least make it that much more fun. Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Killington ART Garage invites the public to a B.Y.O.B. (bring your own beverage) Paint and Sip on Friday, July 15 at 6 p.m.…

Courtesy of Kitty Kindbud One half of the Kinds Buds, Bud will perform solo at the Clear River Tavern this Friday. Friday, July 15 at 9 p.m. — PITTSFIELD — Join Kind Bud for an evening of acoustic original looping at the Clear River Tavern in Pittsfield on Friday, July 15 for a 9 p.m. show. One half…

By Richard Podlesney The parking lots at Killington Resort are filled with Jeep 4x4s during the Jeep Jamboree, bringing Jeep-lovers together for a weekend of trails and mud. July 14-16 — KILLINGTON — Wonder why there are so many Jeeps around the Killington region? It’s not just a fleet of backroad mudders. The 10th Jeep Jamboree returns…

By Kevin Berne DAEL ORLANDERSMITH July 14-31 — WESTON — One of America’s most highly acclaimed playwrights and actors, Dael Orlandersmith is a Pulitzer finalist, an Obie winner, and a Drama Desk nominee. In 2014, she brought her groundbreaking monologue “Stoop Stories” to Weston’s OtherStages. This summer she’s back with her latest “tour de force,” a gripping…

Courtesy of Carving Studio and Sculpture Center “Tango” by Ivan Alberto Rojas Tovar, artist in residence, is on display at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND —The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center hosts Peruvian sculptor Ivan Alberto Rojas Tovar as artist in residence through the month…

Courtesy of Killington Music Festival Killington Music Festival faculty sit with their instruments before a performance Saturday, July 16 at 7 p.m. — KILLINGTON — On Saturday, July 16, the Killington Music Festival will be performing works of Schubert and Glazunov as part of the Killington Music Festival’s “Music in the Mountains” concert series. Schubert’s beloved “Trout”…

Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — “Virtuosos on both clarinet and saxophone” (New York Times), Peter and Will Anderson are one of the most extraordinary set of brothers performing music today. They are known for their exciting arrangements of jazz classics and fresh original music. Since being recognized internationally as teenagers, the twins have attended New York’s Julliard and…

Saturday, July 16 at 9 a.m. — FAIR HAVEN — The public is invited to the Rutland County RC Flyers annual Fun Fly on Saturday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the site of the old Fair Haven Municipal Airport. Take Exit 2 off of Route 4 and follow the signs. The Fun Fly…

Sunday, July 17 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can participate in making and sampling hand-cranked ice cream several times during the day, while learning the history and science of the…

Tuesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. — BRANDON — The 28th annual Great Brandon Auction takes place on Tuesday, July 19 at 4 p.m. in Brandon’s Central Park. Previewing begins at 2 p.m. This is the one auction not to miss this summer! Bring family and friends along with chairs to bid. The auction offers antiques, collectibles,…

Courtesy of Vibe Portrait Art. Molly Koch and Dustin Parker

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