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‘Marv’elous poetry reading given in Woodstock

November 11, 2015
Courtesy of NWPL Marv Klassen-Landis Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Marv Klassen-Landis will read selections of his poetry ranging from free-verse to his experiments with forms such as the Persian ghazal and the Malaysian pantoum on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at Norman Williams Public Library, 10 the Green, in Woodstock. His poetry…

Discover the secrets of iconic photo, “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” at Billings

November 11, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Musuem The iconic photo “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” was a mystery until the start of the 21st century. Saturday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 6th annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Men at Lunch” on Saturday, Nov. 14…

Experience chilling, kindred folk-pop with the DuPont Brothers

November 11, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Music DuPont Brothers Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — “Deeply passionate old souls with a new and refreshing take on contemporary folk-pop music” (The Mountaineer) describes the Indie-folk duo of Zack and Sam DuPont. The brothers, now based in Burlington, Vt., were reunited after years of geographical separation by a resonant…

Grammy winner, Dom Flemons performs at Chandler Music Hall

November 11, 2015
By Tim Duffy Dom Flemons Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Dom Flemons of the Carolina Chocolate Drops performs at Chandler Music Hall main stage on Saturday, Nov. 14 for a 7:30 p.m. show.  Flemons is the “American Songster,” pulling from traditions of old-time folk music to create new sounds. Having performed music professionally…

Scientists talk of Greenland’s glacier melt

November 11, 2015
Nicholas Beaird and Rebecca Jackson talk of their research of climate change on Greenland. Saturday, Nov. 14 at 4:30 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Greenland’s ice sheet is shrinking at an accelerating rate and is a major contributor to global sea level rise. The fate of the ice sheet is tied to it’s interactions with the ocean. Join scientists…

Chandler Film Society screens “Mon Oncle”

November 11, 2015
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Award-winning “Mon Oncle” to be screened at Chandler. Sunday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The 2015-16 season of the Chandler Film Society continues on Sunday, Nov. 15 with “Mon Oncle,” Jacques Tati’s vision of a too-quickly-modernizing Paris and his fears of what it might become. While serious…

Dark Star Orchestra recreates Dead show at Paramount

November 11, 2015
Courtesy of Paramount Theatre Dark Star Orchestra Monday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. — RUTLAND — Dark Star Orchestra has been delivering this to both old and new Grateful Dead fans since 1997, when a group of talented musicians came up with an original concept – to perform complete Grateful Dead shows from out of the beloved…

GMC theater department presents “The Laramie Project”

November 11, 2015
Nov. 12-14 — POULTNEY — Green Mountain College’s theater arts program presents its annual fall stage production “The Laramie Project” Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14. Performances will be at 7 p.m. each evening in Ackley Theater on the GMC campus. The play is directed by professor Paula Mann (theater) and is performed by 10 GMC students. Written by Moises Kaufman and members…

Castleton gives new twist to famous Shakespeare play

November 11, 2015
Nov. 11-15 — CASTLETON — The Castleton Theater Arts Department presents “Romeo and Juliet” beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Told by Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet is a story of two star-crossed lovers in the depths of forbidden love despite an ancient family feud. The famous film and play won Academy…

Compassion, courage, and redemption to be discovered with author Stephen Kiernan

November 11, 2015
Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30pm, Phoenix Books Rutland will host Stephen Kiernan for a talk on his new novel, “The Hummingbird.” About “The Hummingbird:” Deborah Birch is a seasoned hospice nurse whose daily work requires courage and compassion. But her skills and experience are tested in new…

Lie-Nielsen brings woodworking “Hand Tool Event” to Bridgewater

November 11, 2015
Nov. 13-14 — BRIDGEWATER — Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, the premier U.S. manufacturer of heirloom quality woodworking tools, is bringing its popular “Hand Tool Event” to Bridgewater on Nov. 13-14 at ShackletonThomas. This event is part of the company’s ongoing international program to expose woodworkers of all ages and skill levels to the benefits of traditional hand tools and…

Castleton kick starts holiday shopping with craft fair

November 11, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Community Center Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The craft fair features all hand-crafted items by local craftsmen. This is a chance to do some great holiday shopping. There will be a super selection of one-of-a-kind…

Three singing groups perform in “Ten Years of Singing”

November 11, 2015
Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Curbstone Chorus presents “Ten Years of Singing” on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at Rutland High School Theater, Stratton Road, Rutland. The show features the Rutland Curbstone Chorus, Middlebury’s Maiden Vermont choir, and special guests from Tufts University, The Beelzebubs. Rutland’s Nanci Gordon will emcees the…

Minimally invasive surgery: is it right for you?

November 11, 2015
Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Healthcare has changed tremendously over recent years, particularly in the area of surgery. Advances in healthcare continue to give patients more options when it comes to surgery including many minimally invasive procedures. Join a panel of surgeons from Rutland Regional Medical Center’s surgical team as they discuss how…

Renowned dance company set to entertain Castleton audience

November 11, 2015
Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton University welcomes the renowned dance talents of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana as they present “Poema De Andalucia” on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater, Castleton University. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is one of the nation’s finest Spanish dance companies. Through their dramatic, cutting…