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Irish and Scottish music makes its way to Tinmouth with husband and wife duo
October 21, 2015
Courtesy of Stan Wilbur ROBERT RYAN AND DOMINIQUE DODGE Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. — TINMOUTH — Husband and wife duo Dominique Dodge and Robert Ryan breathe vivid life into timeless songs and melodies from Ireland and Scotland on Irish harp and fiddle. See them live at the Old Tinmouth Firehouse on Friday, Oct. 23 at…
Pentangle promises “a damn good night out” with its production of “The Rocky Horror Show”
October 21, 2015
Courtesy of Pentangle Arts Council The cast of Pentangle runs through a dress rehearsal of the upcoming “The Rocky Horror Show.” Oct. 23-24, 30-31 — WOODSTOCK — It’s naughty. It’s nice. It’s “a damn good night out,” says Richard O’Brien, creator of “The Rocky Horror Show.” O’Brien wrote the story of the now famous — or infamous…
6th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series begins with “Berga: Soldiers of Another War”
October 21, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum “Berga: Soldiers of Another War” kicks off the 6th annual season for Woodstock Film Series at Billings Farm & Museum. Saturday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 6th Annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum begins this weekend, and will feature the award-winning documentary…
Classical pianist Monica Jakuc Leverett performs favorites at Brandon Music
October 21, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Music MONICA JAKUC LEVERETT Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — Classical pianist Monica Jakuc (pronounced Ya’kutch) Leverett presents “Moonlit Hits and Little-known Gems,” a program of all-time classical piano favorites, mixed with beautiful, rare pieces at Brandon Music on Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Ms. Jakuc Leverett will perform Beethoven’s “Moonlight”…
Early music workshop explores recorder, flute and strings from Renaissance and Baroque eras
October 21, 2015
Courtesy of CMAC A bronzed flute player stands, reminiscent of the early Renaissance era. Saturday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. — BRANDON — The Compass Music and Arts Center welcomes Anna Laufenberg, who will lead this workshop on early music for recorder, flute (or oboe) and strings, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to…
Billings Farm hosts a not-too-scary family halloween
October 21, 2015
Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum A sheep leads a costume parade during Billings Farm’s family Halloween celebration. Sunday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host the 22nd annual Family Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Children in costume receive…
Compass Music welcomes honored guest violinist Madeleine Mitchell from UK
October 21, 2015
Courtesy of CMAF MADELEINE MITCHELL Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — On Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Compass Music and Arts Foundation presents a special event with honored guest, the distinguished UK violinist Madeleine Mitchell. Mitchell, who is generously taking time from a busy American lecture tour to join the Foundation for this…
Paramount presents second show in 802 VT Music Showcase
October 21, 2015
Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre is proud to announce the second show in its new series, the 802 VT Music Showcase, featuring bands from across the state of Vermont on the Main Stage. The show will take place on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Paramount Theatre on 30 Center Street in…
Read for the record at Phoenix Books Rutland
October 21, 2015
Thursday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Thursday, Oct. 22, people across the country will unite to read the children’s book “Not Norman,” a humorous tale about a child who finds a new friend in an unexpected place. Join a national movement to set a new record for reading the same book on the same…
Jim Hagan to be featured at Christine Price Gallery
October 21, 2015
Local artist presents “Caravans to Enlightenment” exhibit Thursday, Oct. 22 at 12:30 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Christine Price Gallery at Castleton University will feature the works of local artist Jim Hagan running from Oct. 12 through Nov. 24, with an artist reception scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22 at 12:30 p.m. Entitled “Caravans to Enlightenment,” the exhibit…
Vt. Reiki Association holds annual meeting in Rutland
October 21, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 9:390 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Vermont Reiki Association is holding its annual conference and meeting at the Holiday Inn in Rutland from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, entitled Celebrating the Many Faces of Reiki. Keynote speaker and facilitator Robert Fueston is renowned for his extensive research into…
Mystery author Archer Mayor talks about his new novel in Rutland
October 21, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Saturday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m., Phoenix Books Rutland will host Archer Mayor for a talk on his new novel “The Company She Kept,” the 26th Joe Gunther mystery! About “The Company She Kept”: During the height of a particularly brutal Vermont winter, one morning a woman's…
Glad Rags holds its 102nd Sale
October 21, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Saturday, Oct. 24 marks the 102nd sale for Glad Rags, a non-profit based in Woodstock. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, 30 Pleasant St. Woodstock. Those in the know come early for the best…
Join VINS for a Halloween family celebration; includes Hoots & Howls
October 21, 2015
Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10:15 a.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites children and adults alike to Hoots & Howls, a seasonal fall event on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee. Hoots and Howls returns this year with another "spook-tacular," fun-filled, family day and evening of exciting adventures, featuring Northern Stage's interpretation…
RAFFL to honor Green Mountain College Professor Philip Ackerman-Leist at 10-year mark
October 21, 2015
Sunday, Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m. — POULTNEY — On Oct. 25, a group of farmers and community members interested in local food will gather at Green Mountain College to honor Philip Ackerman-Leist and the role he played in the creation and ongoing development of the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL). The event, Twilight at…
