By Norma Jean Rollet “Delphinium With Mountain View” is a pastel painting by Norma Jean Rollet, on display at Brandon Artists Guild. Friday, Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. — BRANDON — Local artist Norma Jean Rollet will be the featured artist at the Brandon Artists’ Guild  Sept. 2 through Nov. 3 with the opening reception on Sept.…

Courtesy of Gerd Hirschmann Fabian and Roxana Belmonte dance the forbidden dance with other  professional instructors during the 10th anniversary celebration of “Moonlight in Vermont,” Sept. 10. Sept. 10-13 — BRANDON — From Sept. 10-13, the historic town of Brandon, Vt., turns into an international tango destination. The 10th anniversary celebration of the “Moonlight in Vermont” tango…

Courtesy of FOLA Robert Redford stars in “All is Lost” about a man lost at sea, showing in Ludlow on Saturday. Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) will feature the film, “All is Lost” on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m., at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium, 37 S. Depot…

By Andy Cambria RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — When four young jazz virtuosos decided to join forces, the Rhythm Future Quartet was born. Named after a Django Reinhardt tune, the Rhythm Future Quartet performs dynamic and fiery arrangements of gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw from rhythms heard…

Courtesy of Town of Killington SANTA MAMBA Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — Santa Mamba returns to perform at Killington Resort on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The free concert is the final installment of the Town of Killington’s Cooler in the Mountains summer concert series, presented by Long Trail Brewing…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Toothbrush rugs lie on the grass at Billings Farm & Museum. Learn to make one on Saturday! Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will host Traditional Craft Saturdays on Saturdays in September, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors…

Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Photo One: Festival-goers take part in a contra dance under a tent during a prior New World Festival. Photo Two: Seasoned musicians and those new to the festival will perform. Sunday, Sept. 6 — RANDOLPH — Chandler’s New World Festival celebrates its 23rd year on Sunday, Sept. 6 with a…

A group of acoustic guitarists and their singer take to the stage at Wallingford Open Mic night. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. — WALLINGFORD — The town of Wallingford is hosting Second Tuesday Open Mic on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. This month only, the event takes place at Wallingford Lodge off Waldo…

Courtesy of GMC Jan Reynolds Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. — POULTNEY — Green Mountain College hosts its annual Fall Convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. in Ackley Auditorium. The keynote speaker is author, mountaineer, adventurer and athlete Jan Reynolds, author of the book “High Altitude Woman.” Reynolds, who lives in Stowe, was born…

Sept. 5 and 6 — BENNINGTON — There is no better place to be in September than Vermont, and there’s no better weekend than Sept. 5 and 6. That’s when the Bennington Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Southern Vermont Garlic and Herb Festival at Camelot Village in Bennington, Vt. This year they celebrate the 20th anniversary…

Sept. 5 and 6 — PLYMOUTH NOTCH — The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site hosts the 11th annual Plymouth Folk & Blues Concerts on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5 and 6, 2 to 5 p.m. each day.  The event teams Vermont stars and nationally known musicians in a lively folk and blues festival held in the…

Sept. 5 and 6 — ORWELL — The American Revolution will return to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell on Sept. 5 and 6 for the annual “Soldiers Atop the Mount” living history weekend. Re-enactors with a passion for history will portray American and British soldiers. Visitors are invited to step back in time and…

Annie O’Neill and a fellow athlete enjoy stand-up paddle boarding  on calm water. At the age of five, Annie O’Neill of East Thetford was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disorder that may affect one’s behavior, ability to communicate and ability to socialize. The symptoms can vary from person to person, but for…

Lookout Tavern hosts 12th Annual ‘Lookout for Each Other Golf Tournament’ to raise money for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports and the Rutland Community Cupboard KILLINGTON — Owners Phil and Joy Black of the Lookout Tavern will host their 12th Annual Lookout for Each Other Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 14 at Green Mountain National…

Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. — TINMOUTH — Winter comes early in Tinmouth, so they open the fall season while it’s still the tag end of summer. And what an opening: The Sky Blue Boys, featuring Banjo Dan and Willy Lindner will be at the Firehouse on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. They fill the…