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Virgo, where the mundane becomes sanctified

August 27, 2015
By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week's Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Sagittarius Moon, with aspects that include the Sun's entrance into the sign of the Virgin. If you've noticed a slight difference in the way the sunlight feels, over the last few days, it's because the Sun…

Horoscopes for August 20 – August 26, 2015

August 27, 2015
Cal Garrison (a.k.a Mother of the Skye) writes weekly horoscopes for The Mountain Times. If you would like an emailed notification sent to you weekly, sign up for the newsletter, below. Want to hear more from Mother of the Skye? Check out Mother's Celestial Inspirations     Horoscopes for August 20 - August 26, 2015…

Brandon gets funky with the John Funkhouser Trio

August 26, 2015
Submitted JOHN FUNKHOUSER TRIO Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — John Funkhouser returns to Brandon Music with his trio, playing an energetic, accessible blend of modern jazz, funk, blues, 20th century classical, Indian classical, and European and American folk music. Although the band consists of the standard jazz trio instrumentation of piano, bass…

Definitive Allman Brothers tribute band, Live at the Fillmore performs at Killington concert series 

August 26, 2015
Submitted LIVE AT THE FILLMORE Saturday, Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Live at the Fillmore will return to perform for a second consecutive year at the Killington Resort on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.  The free show at Killington Resort’s K-1 Base Area is part of the Town of Killington’s Cooler…

“Rutland Muralist” featured at Castleton Downtown Gallery

August 26, 2015
Painting by Kathryn Wiegers This mural can be seen on the side of the Rutland Area Food CoOp building on Wales Street in Downtown Rutland, as painted by Vermont artist Kathryn Weigers. Friday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of local Vermont artist Kathryn Wiegers…

Historical society presents “Mad Matt the Democrat”

August 26, 2015
Courtesy of Pawlett Historical Society Vince Feeney will present the Pawlett Historical Society’s August program, “Mad Matt the Democrat.” Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. — PAWLET — The Pawlett Historical Society’s August program, “Mad Matt the Democrat” will be presented by Vince Feeney on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Pawlet Town Hall,…

Frog Hollow’s traveling exhibit comes to an end with a visit to Woodstock’s public library

August 26, 2015
Courtesy of Frog Hollow Archistream, a traveling mobile educational facility crafted from a 1969 Airstream, will make the final stop of a Vermont tour in Woodstock on Friday. Aug. 28-29 — WOODSTOCK — Frog Hollow, known for being the first state-recognized craft center in the nation, is at the tail end of a unique traveling exhibit touring…

Antique and classic car/motorcycle show cruises into Ludlow

August 26, 2015
Submitted Got a classic car to show off, or really like to “ooh and ahh” over the eye candy? Head to Ludlow this weekend! Aug. 29-30 — LUDLOW — The Okemo Valley welcomes an Antique and Classic Car and Motorcycle Show to the region the weekend of Aug. 29 and 30 to the grounds of the Fletcher…

Mill worker heir to discuss history of Bridgewater Woolen Mill in program on Sunday

August 26, 2015
Courtesy of Bridgewater Historical Society Workers pose for a photo alongside - and atop - the Bridgwater Woolen Mill in an old photograph part of an exhibit, “The Bridgewater Woolen Mill: The Fabric of a Community.” Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. — BRIDGEWATER — The Bridgewater Historical Society hosts  “Bridgewater Woolen Mill - Artifacts, Photos and…

Paddlers seek out loons and late-lunch with VINS

August 26, 2015
Courtesy of VINS A loon floats serenely on glassy water. Paddlers will be looking for the elusive divers with VINS on Sunday. Sunday, Aug. 30 at 3:30 p.m. — QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites adventure-seeking adults, 21 and above, to join educators for a guided paddle on the serene waters of Grafton…

Violinist Scott Woolweaver to lead Pentangle’s 18th annual Mozart Festival

August 26, 2015
By Matthew Wan SCOTT WOOLWEAVER Sunday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. — WOODSTOCK — Pentangle Arts is proud to present the 18th Annual Mozart Festival, directed by acclaimed violist Scott Woolweaver. This annual August event was originally conceived as a gift to the greater Woodstock and Upper Valley community by the late Father William Patrick Gallagher, priest…

West Rutland and Rutland Town to collaborate on “smart growth” plan for Route 4

August 26, 2015
Monday, Aug. 31—RUTLAND TOWN, WEST RUTLAND—The towns of Rutland and West Rutland will host the first of several public work sessions, which will focus on potential improvements to the Route 4A and Business Route 4 corridor, on Monday, Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the West Rutland Town auditorium. The project is funded by a…

RYT holds open auditions for production of “Sleepy Hollow”

August 26, 2015
Aug. 30 and 31 — RUTLAND — Rutland Youth Theatre holds open auditions for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” on Sunday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Aug. 31. Produced and directed by Saskia Hagen Groom, based on the book by Washington Irving dramatized by Mary and Andrew Arnault, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is the classic story…

Black River Good Neighbors plan major fundraiser

August 26, 2015
LUDLOW — The staff and volunteers at Black River Good Neighbor Services are again gearing up for their annual Stick Season Social and silent auction scheduled for Nov. 7. The event will be held again at Sam’s Steakhouse on Route 103 South in Ludlow. Right now the planners are focusing on the silent auction and raffle,…

Castleton Presents Derek Hughes

August 26, 2015
Stand up magician finalist on America's Got Talent to perform at Castleton University. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. - CASTLETON - Castleton University presents the mind-blowing magical talents of America’s Got Talent finalist Derek Hughes onSaturday, August 28 at 9 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Magician and comedian Derek Hughes is well known for his…