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A brush with fame
May 13, 2015
By Dom Cioffi During the recess after my freshman year of college, several of my friends and I decided to head to Cape Cod to work for the summer. The idea was to rent a beach house for three months, get mundane jobs that catered to the tourist crowd and party as much as possible.…
Did you know?
May 13, 2015
Insuring multiple vehicles and/or drivers on an auto insurance policy may prove cheaper than having each of those drivers and vehicles insured separately on multiple policies. That's because insurers typically offer bulk rates to policy holders willing to insure several vehicles and/or drivers on a single policy. But such discounts typically adhere to guidelines that…
Why a clean air filter is important in your vehicle
May 13, 2015
Submitted Air filters need to be changed regularly to maintain the right flow of air into the engine and to protect it from debris. Motorists routinely check their tires for proper inflation, top off engine fluid levels and maintain oil change schedules. But some drivers do not understand the importance of keeping engine air filters…
Don’t get stuck!
May 13, 2015
Submitted Routinely checking tire pressure and inflating underinflated tires is one way drivers can reduce their risk of flat tires and blowouts. Know the warning signs that a tire is about to go flat Few drivers will be fortunate enough to go their entire driving lives without encountering at least one flat tire. Flat tires…
BRGNS to hold annual spring rummage sale
May 13, 2015
Courtesy of BRGNS Shoppers sort through piles of bargains at a fall rummage sale. May 15-17 — LUDLOW — Black River Good Neighbor Services will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale at Fletcher Farms, 611 Route 103 South in Ludlow on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 from…
Singer-songwriter Emily Mure returns to Brandon for workshop and concert
May 13, 2015
Courtesy of Brandon Music EMILY MURE Saturday, May 16 — BRANDON — Classically informed singer-songwriter Emily Mure makes a welcome return to Brandon Music on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Her previous appearance with her trio wowed the audience with its virtuoso mix of folk and classical sounds. This concert follows a songwriting workshop Emily is…
BigTown highlights ¡Viva Cuba! exhibition with panel discussion of U.S.-Cuban relations
May 13, 2015
Courtesy of BigTown Gallery ¡Viva Cuba! will be on exhibit at BigTown Gallery. Saturday, May 16 — ROCHESTER — The BigTown Gallery will host presentations and a panel discussion on U.S.-Cuban history and future relations on the afternoon of Saturday, May 16, at the Rochester High School Auditorium, South Main Street, prior to the opening reception for ¡Viva Cuba!,…
Paramount screens classic “Treasure Island” Live in HD
May 13, 2015
By Johan Persson Cast members and props fill the stage in the National Theatre of Great Britain’s presentation of “Treasure Island” Live in HD. Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Paramount Theatre continues its Live in HD from the National Theatre of Great Britain series with “Treasure Island,” Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of…
Tropical fish auction and bowl contest showcases exotic breeds
May 13, 2015
Submitted Display your best fish in the bowl show, May 17 at Holiday Inn. Sunday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. — RUTLAND — On Sunday, May 17, the Otter Valley Aquarium Society (OVAS) will hold its annual fundraising auction and bowl show in the Governor’s Room at the Rutland / Killington Holiday Inn. This event is free…
Muffy Kashkin Grollier demonstrates the art of needlefelting
May 13, 2015
Submitted Muffy Kashkin Grollier needlepoints a daffodil, timely for the spring season. Sunday, May 17 at 10 a.m. — BRANDON — With her acclaimed exhibit “Felted Flora, Fauna and Fantasy” on display, Muffy Kashkin Grollier will be leading a workshop in needlefelting at the Compass Music and Arts Center on Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.…
NeighborWorks and Castleton Downtown to host free smart investing workshop
May 13, 2015
Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — NeighborWorks and Castleton Downtown will host a free workshop on smart investing as part of their “Forget the Fluff: Finances for Real Life” series. The workshop will be Thursday, May 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Castleton Downtown in the Opera House on Merchants Row in Rutland. An expert from Heritage Family Credit Union, Steve…
Erika Lawlor Schmidt to be featured at Castleton Downtown Gallery
May 13, 2015
Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of Vermont artist Erika Lawlor Schmidt running from May 6 - June 6, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. The Castleton Downtown Gallery is located on Center Street Alley in Rutland and…
Area’s top musical students perform “The Next Generation” at Chandler
May 13, 2015
Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — On Friday evening, May 15, 24 young classical musicians from high schools and home schools all over Vermont and the Upper Valley will showcase their performing artistry in Chandler's now seventh annual NPR "From the Top" look-alike program, “The Next Generation.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at…
Carving Studio and Sculpture Center opens Annual Members’ Exhibition
May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 5 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — The Carving Studio and Sculpture Center announces the opening reception for the Annual Members’ Exhibition on Saturday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. All members of the non-profit arts education organization have the opportunity to show their work in this popular exhibition in the CSSC Gallery at 636…
RRMC hosts Green Mountain Gala to benefit Palliative Care Program
May 13, 2015
Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center will host the Green Mountain Gala on Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion at Castleton College. The event promises to be a fun experience for attendees with unique Vermont themed appetizers and dinner prepared by chef Rob MacFarlane and dancing…
