May 1-10—BARNARD— The sounds of Alaska will echo through the Upper Valley this May as BarnArts welcomes the internationally acclaimed Inuit group Pamyua for a special 10-day Global Music Residency from May 1–10. The residency will feature school workshops across the region and three public performances, culminating in an outdoor concert and celebration at Barnard…

Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg, the writers, directors, and executive producers of the new series "The Studio," now streaming on Apple+, have cultivated their long tenure within the Hollywood system to create a comedic gem of a show where every episode seems wildly outlandish yet is more than likely based on truth.  Making a show…

May 2 through 18—WEST RUTLAND— Theater in the Woods Vermont returns this spring with a powerful new production of “Faith Healer” by acclaimed Irish playwright Brian Friel, opening May 2 at the West Rutland Town Hall Theater. Directed by Meg Bouchard, the production runs two weekends with evening shows on May 2, 3, 16, and…

May 3 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Emmy-winning actor and Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria is bringing his critically acclaimed Bruce Springsteen tribute show, "Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band," to the Paramount Theatre in Rutland on Saturday, May 3. Known for his iconic voice work on "The Simpsons," Azaria now takes center stage in a…

WED 4/30 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang QUECHEE6 p.m. The Public House – Kim Wilcox RUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave THUR 5/1 BRANDON5:30 p.m. Red Clover Ale Company – Open…

Staff Report Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND — The circus is coming to town, but not just any circus. The Paramount Theatre in Rutland will host a high-flying, family-friendly spectacle presented by the New England Center for Circus Arts (NECCA). The show, titled “Thank You for Waiting,” features America’s next generation of elite circus…

Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.—QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) invites owl lovers, curious kids, and nature enthusiasts to take flight into the world of raptors during its 10th annual Owl Festival at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee. This milestone event is more than a celebration of…

April 26, 2–4 p.m. — RUTLAND — Young artists with a passion for Japanese animation and comics will have the chance to explore their creativity during a special “Manga for Kids” drawing class at Kaleidoscope Art Supply in downtown Rutland. Designed for children ages 8 to 12, the workshop introduces participants to the basics of…

As a kid, I couldn’t pay attention to the reality of the classroom’s chalkboard world. My pencil was always scribbling from its warped source of reality, fueled by hours and hours of maniacal Saturday morning cartoons—a happy place vividly logged under nostalgic memories in the farther recesses of my data banks. Back in the day,…

It’s proving ever more challenging to drag a group of people into a movie theater to see a film that isn’t either a children’s movie translation of a video game, a Disney reboot of an animated classic that was better off the first time around, or the latest Marvel retread. But if there was a…

Saturday, April 26 at 6 p.m.—LUDLOW — The Ludlow Rotary Club is gearing up for the 67th annual Penny Sale in the Ludlow Elementary School gymnasium. A much-anticipated community tradition, the event promises an evening of fun, excitement, and generous prize giveaways, all supporting local students and charitable causes. The Penny Sale is free and…

April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m.—POULTNEY— Stone Valley Arts will open its 2025 SVA Artist Members’ Show on Saturday with a celebratory artists’ reception from 2-4 p.m. at the organization’s gallery space. The exhibit will remain on view through June 7, with regular gallery hours on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. This year’s…

Saturday and Sunday, April 26–27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK — It’s officially the cutest weekend of the year. The baby farm animal celebration returns to Billings Farm & Museum, inviting visitors of all ages to enjoy a weekend of hands-on farm fun, education, and baby animal bliss. Guests will have the chance to…