I am pretty sure she was a little disappointed when I turned into the Kent Pond parking lot. Can someone really get excited about the 100 acre pond that you pass by all year long on the way to the […]
Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment
A break in the action
When I was in college, my friends and I decided to vacation to Florida during spring break week. One of the guy’s parents lived near Ft. Lauderdale, so we made a plan to drive down in one 24-hour stretch, hang […]
Headwater streams are vital sources of clean water
By Barry J. Wicklow For nearly 15 years, I have been exploring the headwaters of a river near my home. The entire drainage area, encompassing all the streams, rainfall, and snowmelt that pass into a single river, is called a […]
Riding over the mountains: an expedition to a rodeo wedding
Building a Killington Dream Lodge, Part 10 As the ski house we were building in Killington grew, I did, too, from age 7 on up. I entered adolescence and continued helping with various tasks. My latest assignment was pretty exciting […]
Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit, ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ hits the stage
Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28—RUTLAND—The Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash hit, “Little Shop of Horrors” has thrilled theatre goers for over 30 years is coming to the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken (Disney’s “The […]
Testing your tastebuds: Things could get hot at the Great Chili Cook-Off at Main Street Museum
Saturday, April 27—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION—Chile chefs; try your luck at the Great Chili Cook-Off at Main Street Museum , 58 Bridge St., White River Junction. Starting at 5 p.m., contestants will gather with 1 full crock pot at the museum […]
Join the celebratory ride or walk at Pine Hill
Courtesy hpcvt.org. The Homeless Prevention Center is launching its 25th annual Spring Sprockets & Walk-Its event at Pine Hill Park in Rutland. Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND— Most days the Homeless Prevention Center (HPC) is focused on getting people […]
Baby farm animal celebration provides opportunity to meet the animals
Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—The baby farm animal celebration at Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock is an event that provides fun, education, and the opportunity to meet the animals up close. Jersey calves, piglets, and […]
Decked Out Days marks the onset of the spring season
Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m. —KILLINGTON—Deck ed out Days will be held at the base of the Superstar trail on the Michelob Ultra Deck, which has become synonymous with spring skiing, offering some of the best sights and vibes […]
BarnArts holds final community contra dance of the year on Friday
All-ages dance and community potluck Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m.—BARNARD—The last BarnArts Community Contra Dance of the season will be held at the Barnard Town Hall with a potluck beginning at 6 p.m. and dancing will go from 6:30-9 […]