CASTLETON—Castleton’s neighborhood hot spot, Blue Cat Bistro, has partnered with George Nostrand of Rutland’s A Sound Space to bring 10 shows to their venue, every Friday through the end of the year, starting Nov. 3. The bar/ bistro is owned by John Rehlen, who also ownsthe Castleton Pizza Place & Deli, the Castleton Village…

  Thursday, Nov.  2, 5-7 p.m. —PITTSFIELD — Same Sun of Vermont welcomes participants to the Clear River Inn & Tavern to learn about the benefits of solar energy.   Complementary food, drinks and giveaways will be offered to all.  The evening is part of a series known as The River Events, celebrating Same Sun’s 13th year in…

  Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 2-5 —CASTLETON—VTSU Castleton Theatre Arts Presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the "Peanuts" gang. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the…

  Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—“Mindful Musings,” an exhibition of paintings by D. Scotti Hanson, is on display in the Mezzanine Gallery of Norman Williams Public Library from Nov. 1-Dec.  31. Hanson will be on hand on Saturday for a reception and artist talk. Hanson discussed his art style: “My artistic development stems from…

  Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— Railroad Earth, a celebrated quintet from New Jersey, has been captivating audiences with their unpredictable live shows and eloquent studio output for over two decades. The group introduced their signature sound, bluegrass-influenced Americana, on 2001’s "The Black Bear Sessions. "Since then, they have sold out hallowed venues such…

  Saturday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m.—SHREWSBURY—Joan Aleshire, Vermont author and founder of SAGE, an organization that supports sustainable agricultural education and the arts, will be at the Shrewsbury Library to read from her new novel, "Belfield," out now from Green Writers Press.   The novel is based on an incident in the life of Charles Willson…

  Courtesy Paramount Theatre “Vanish” will be screened Friday at the Paramount Theatre.   Friday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND­—“Vanish —Disappearing Icons of a Rural America” is a remarkable story of past and present. “Vanish” chronicles the “visual preservation” adventures of fine art photographer Jim Westphalen as he travels across the country seeking out and…

Q&A with homeowner/creator Barbara Spaulding sheds light on two decade of spook By Karly Haven/Real Rutland       Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5-8:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Head to 52 Bellevue Avenue in Rutland, the Spaulding’s house and experience a masterpiece of spook that’s been perfected for two decades. They’re trying to hit a new record for attendance!…

Submitted Bat Week takes place Oct. 24-31 and aims to raise awareness about the vital ecological functions of bats and to dispel the many myths and misinformation about them.   Bat Week takes place Oct. 24-31 and aims to raise awareness about the vital ecological functions of bats and to dispel the many myths and…

Karen Montanaro     Tuesday-Saturday, Oct. 24-28—POULTNEY—Internationally acclaimed mime/movement artist Karen Montanaro  performed at the Young at Heart Senior Center 206 Furnace St. in Poultney Tuesday, Oct. 24, and will perform a culminating show on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney.  A workshop for adults will be held from 4:15-5:45 p.m. ($15 fee) and a public performance…

 Representatives from VBA will be on-site to help initiate, check the status of, and answer questions related to disability claims.     Sunday, Oct. 29 atm 10 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven American Legion Post 49, White River Junction Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System and Veteran Benefit Administration (VBA) are teaming up for a veterans’ outreach…

Wheels for Warmth tire resale event. Wheels for Warmth needs every tire people can spare to continue the work of driving safely and living warmly in Vermont.     18th Annual tire recycle and resale event helps Vermonters heat homes Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 26-28 —Mendon—The turning leaves are a signal of the changing seasons and a reminder…

By Dave Barnum The public is invited to the annual Halloween party hosted by the Southern Vermont Arts Center  in Manchester on Saturday.     Saturday, Oct. 28—Manchester— Southern Vermont Arts Center will host its annual Halloween party once again this Saturday. To start the afternoon, the public is invited to view “Nightmare Before Christmas” (recommended for…

Tower of Power   Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Tower of Power will perform in Rutland this Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the Paramount Theatre. For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. “We were a Soul band called ‘The Motowns’,” recalled Emilio Castillo. “Rocco was the bass…

  Wildlife festival and jack-o-lantern hike spells fun Halloween for kids and families in Castleton  Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. —CASTLETON—The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is inviting families to attend its annual Halloween Wildlife Festival and Jack-O’-Lantern Hike at the Kehoe Education Center on Point of Pines Road overlooking the south end of Lake Bomoseen.The…