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The Movie Diary: Riding high
May 7, 2015
THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON By Dom Cioffi Sitting directly on the border between North and South Carolina is an amusement park called Carowinds. It has all the usual trappings of a modern-day theme park with fun activities, incredibly over-priced food, and a host of rides for every level of thrill seeker. Up until this…
VSO musicians to perform in area schools
May 7, 2015
Courtesy of VSO RAISING CANE May 8, 12 — RUTLAND COUNTY — The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s “Raising Cane” woodwind trio will present performances at five Rutland County schools on May 8 and 12. Schedule is as follows: May 8, Neshobe School in Brandon at 10:30 a.m.; Barstow Memorial School in Chittenden at 1:30 p.m.; May 12 at Rutland…
Devil’s Bowl Speedway Fan Festival returns to downtown Rutland
May 7, 2015
Courtesy of RRCC Race cars line Center Street in downtown Rutland, as fans get a close-up of their favorite Devil’s Bowl racers. Saturday, May 9 at 9 a.m. — RUTLAND — The windows will rattle and the ground will shake in downtown Rutland on Saturday, May 9 as the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce hosts the return…
Take in the beauty of spring wildflowers in walking tour
May 7, 2015
Submitted Red trillium is one of the first flowers to bloom in the forest. With its scarlet leaves, it’s easy to spot! Saturday, May 9 at 9 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — Experience the beauty of Vermont’s spring wildflowers with a free Working Woodland Workshop entitled “May Flowers” on Saturday, May 9 in Woodstock. This walking tour will…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” is next FOLA comedy movie
May 7, 2015
Submitted Ralph Fiennes’ character M. Gustave H, in a still from “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m. — “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” tragic comedyfilm, will be FOLA’s next movie on Saturday, May 9 at the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium at 7 p.m. “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a 2014 comedy film directed…
Laredo/Robinson Duo makes debut at Chandler Music Hall
May 7, 2015
By Christian Steiner, courtesy of Chandler Music Hall LAREDO/ROBINSON DUO Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. — RANDOLPH — The Laredo/Robinson Duo, made up of two individual super-stars and as well as twos thirds of one of the world’s leading chamber music ensembles, will make their Chandler Music Hall debut on Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m.…
Mother’s Day Tea to benefit theatre trip to Scotland
May 7, 2015
Provided by Jeff Hull, Director Otter Valley’s Walking Stick Theatre Otter Valley UHS’s Walking Stick Theatre is all jazz hands, in a recent production of “Chicago.” Sunday, May 10 at 12 p.m. — BRANDON — Otter Valley Union High School’s Walking Stick Theatre, looking to raise funds for its upcoming trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in…
Rutland Regional celebrates Nurses Week with screening of “The American Nurse”
May 7, 2015
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center celebrates National Nurses Week (May 6-12), which proudly celebrates the role nurses play in delivering the highest level of quality care to their patients, with a special screening of the award-winning documentary “The American Nurse.” The American Academy of Nursing’s Excellence in Media Award winner highlights…
Town of West Rutland holds annual town-wide yard sale
May 7, 2015
WEST RUTLAND — In response to popular demand and the highly successful sales last year, the Town of West Rutland is holding the annual town-wide yard sale on Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Now is your chance to clean out those unwanted items from your basements and attics. Remember, one person's junk is another person's…
Editor of religious “Liberty” journal to speak
May 7, 2015
Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Lincoln Steed, editor of Liberty magazine, a journal of religious freedom, will speak in Rutland in May. All presentations are free and open to the public. On May 8 at 7 p.m., he will give a presentation at the Rutland Area Christian School, 112 Lincoln Avenue, answering the…
House Blend concert benefits the Homeless Prevention Center of Rutland County
May 7, 2015
Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph will host House Blend, an assembly of nearly 20 veteran a cappella singers from Vermont and New Hampshire, on Friday, May 8 in a concert to benefit the Homeless Prevention Center of Rutland County. Formed in 2006, House Blend began with a small group…
Ring in spring with the sounds of Bells of Joy
May 7, 2015
Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. — The Bells of Joy Handbell Choir, under the direction of Karen James will present its 32nd annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8 in the chapel of the Rutland United Methodist Church, 71 Williams Street. Musical offerings from the church calendar year, as well as original…
Rutland Rec Department holds slacklining and fishing events
May 7, 2015
May 8 and 9 — RUTLAND — On Friday, May 8 from 5:30-7 p.m., join Cindi and Keith Wight at Giorgetti Park to learn the fun and benefits of slacklining. There will be four slacklines set up to play on. If you have a slackline, bring it with you to set up more lines. All ages are welcome…
Mendon Historical Society invites public on history hike
May 7, 2015
Saturday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m. — MENDON — The Mendon Historical Society will hold a hike on Saturday, May 9 at 12:30 p.m. led by Justin Lindholm. The hike will cover the northeast section of the town, following the Old Turnpike Road, along the original route of the Rutland to Stockbridge Turnpike opened in 1808 and…
CSJ to honor Paul Gallo
May 7, 2015
Life-long Rutland resident selected for Provider of the Year Award Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph has selected Paul Gallo to receive this year’s Provider of the Year Award at its annual Provider Scholarship Gala. “Paul Gallo is one of several people leading a local renaissance. His roots are in…
