Sunday, May 5, 11 a.m.—RUTLAND— The VFW 55th Loyalty Day Parade will take place on Sunday, May 5 in downtown Rutland. The parade starts at 2 p.m. sharp. The parade is dedicated to all the men and women who have, and are still serving, in all the military branches. Marching will be military units such as…

Friday, May 3, 5 p.m.—WELLS—Wells United Methodist Church Ladies Aid will be holding a teacup auction Friday, May 3 at the Modern Woodmen of America Hall in Wells. Viewing starts at 5 p.m. Drawing begins at 6 p.m. There will be a huge selection of items, including collectibles, knick knacks, glassware, jewelry, pictures, personal items,…

Friday, May 3, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center is proud to again showcase young artists from over 25 Vermont public/private schools and homeschool groups in grades K-12 for the annual student exhibit. This year’s theme, It’s All About The Arts, expresses passion and commitment to encompass all of the arts.  The community is invited to the opening…

Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON— The Nor’Beaster at Killington Resort is in full throttle with the Hibernation Park Jam taking place at Bear Mountain Saturday, March 30. Another great season with Killington Parks is once again coming to an end. Before they put the metal back in the shop, come lap the parks for one…

RUTLAND— Kicking off the week at the Paramount Theatre, Twiddle will play for two nights, March 28-29, in a benefit for the White Light Scholarship at Castleton University. With 12 years of touring behind them, Vermont-based band Twiddle has built an impressive resume spanning Red Rocks to Bonnaroo, and multiple sellouts of historic rock venues…

Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.—LUDLOW— Hops on the Snow returns to the Jackson Gore Courtyard at Okemo Mountain Resort on Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Okemo will be serving a variety of new seasonal and craft beers. Enjoy spring conditions on the hill in the morning, then quench your thirst by sampling a few…

Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—CAVENDISH— The Cavendish Historical Society’s (CHS) annual meeting will be held on Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Cavendish Baptist Church, 2258 Main St., Cavendish. As part of the meeting, CHS will be screening “Alone in the Wilderness.” The film provides a glimpse into what life might have been like…

Saturday & Sunday, March 30-31—CASTLETON, MIDDLEBURY—The Champlain Philharmonic (CPO) will present its spring concert series in collaboration with the Castleton University Chorale on March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Middlebury and March 31 at 4 p.m. at the Casella Theater at Castleton University under the direction of Matthew LaRocca, music director…

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Sunday, March 31—RANDOLPH— For its ninth annual summer pride festival, Vermont Pride Theater at Chandler is presenting: “All Together Now” by Philip Middleton Williams, directed by Amanda Rafuse; “A Late Snow” by Jane Chambers, directed by Danielle Sessler; and “Growing Up LGBTQ in Rural Vermont,” a new script by Maura Campbell. For the first two plays,…

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Sunday, March 31, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND— Grace Church presents its fifth benefit concert Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. to benefit The Mentor Connector. Grace Church’s Sanctuary Choir, Slate Valley Singers, Jennifer Hoult on harp, Court Gettel and Christine Papandrea on flute, Barry Cohen on bassoon, and Alastair Stout are among the performers in this variety concert…

Saturday, March 30, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— Burlington-based and award-winning trio Ameranouche will perform live at Brandon Music, Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., playing a passionate style of music they call gypsy flamenco swing. The trio’s name is derived from two words: American and Manouche, the gypsy tribe of Django Reinhardt. The rip-roaring ensemble is a super force of hot acoustic…

Monday, April 1—BRANDON— Acclaimed environmental artist Pat Musick and husband Jerry Carr, former astronaut, will visit the Human Connections installation project at the Compass Music and Arts Center, April 1. Two years ago the Compass Center hosted an art workshop involving 1,000 children and young people from all schools in the Rutland North East Supervisory…

RUTLAND— The Chaffee Art Center welcomes teens and young people to its new Open Studio Hub. This programming is open to teens and young people, ages 13-21 to stop by and enjoy the arts for free. Art supplies and light snacks will be provided. This free programming is made possible in part by the recent grant awarded…