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World Cup brings world-class music to Killington

November 20, 2018
Photo submitted KT Tunstall will perform Saturday, Nov. 24, after the first Giant Slalom run.

Laughter is on deck at the Paramount this week

November 20, 2018
Courtesy Paramount Theatre Patrick Ross & Rusty DeWees

‘ Best in Show ’ takes a humorous look at show dog owners

November 20, 2018
Saturday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW— “ Best in Show ” will be the next FOLA movie on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Heald Auditorium in the Ludlow Town Hall, 37 S. Depot Street. Many Americans enjoy watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade and then tune into the National Dog Show. For a look behind the…

Celebrate Thanksgiving traditions at Billings Farm & Museum

November 20, 2018
Nov. 23-25—WOODSTOCK— Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, will be open for Thanksgiving weekend, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 23-25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The weekend will feature traditional cooking demonstrations in the farmhouse, wagon rides, farm tours, introductions to milking and milking the herd programs and hands-on food preparation and preservation activities. Visitors will be welcomed to Frederick Billings’…

Caroline Cotter performs at Brandon Music

November 20, 2018
Saturday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— "I’ve got roots that go deep and grow deeper the more I leave my home,” Caroline Cotter sings in the title cut of “Home on the River,” her second full-length major release. The sweetly expressive Americana artist, who has found a true home on the road and on diverse musical…

VINS offers wildlife photography class, Saturday

November 20, 2018
Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.— Join Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) and World Story Exchange for Year of the Bird: Capture the Beauty of Birds on Camera on Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Organizers will introduce guests to the basics of wildlife photography and offer some up-close live animals as subjects. Then, go out into the…

Downtown Rutland welcomes crowds for Holiday Stroll, tree lighting

November 20, 2018
Courtesy Downtown Rutland Partnership A snow globe-worthy downtown Rutland gets a snow fall, as seen looking up Center Street from Depot Park.

Maple View Farm Alpacas to host holiday open house

November 20, 2018
Nov. 24-25—BRANDON— Maple View Farm Alpacas will host its annual holiday open house on Nov. 24-25 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Learn about these gentle, intelligent fiber animals. Owners Ed and Debbie Bratton said,“We are very excited to be participating in the Holiday Farm Open House again this year. We have some folks who…

Artists announced for WinterWonderGrass Grass After Dark

November 20, 2018
STRATTON— Music, winter sports, craft beer, fresh eats, and family is what makes up the three days of the WinterWonderGrass Festival being held at Stratton Mountain Resort Dec. 13-16. With deep roots in Colorado, California and now Vermont, the event has established itself as a leader in the winter lifestyle culture where the quality of…

Tree of Remembrance calls for community submissions

November 20, 2018
CASTLETON— The Castleton Woman’s Club and the Castleton Free Library are once again collaborating for the lighting of the Tree of Remembrance. All are invited to this ceremony, which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12 beginning at 6 p.n. at the Castleton Free Library. The library is located at 638 Main Street, Castleton. The…

RRMC presents concussion discussion, info for athletes, parents, coaches

November 20, 2018
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6 p.m.—MANCHESTER CENTER— It is estimated that in the United States, several million sport-related concussions occur each year. Rutland Regional Medical Center will be holding a free community presentation on concussion injury, Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Maple Street School, 322 Maple St., Manchester Center. Certified Athletic Trainers from iSport and…

Quilt and painting raffle held at Fair Haven Free Library

November 20, 2018
FAIR HAVEN— The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library are currently holding a raffle through Dec. 14, when the drawing will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the library. The winner does not need to be in attendance at the time of the drawing. There are three prizes being raffled off: two hand-made quilts…

Fair Haven welcomes Santa, lights holiday tree

November 20, 2018
Friday, Nov. 23, 4 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN— The Fair Haven Concerts in the Park Committee will be hosting its annual holiday tree lighting in the Fair Haven park on Friday, Nov. 23. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and will include songs of the season, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate and cookies. It has…

Meet Swedish athletes for autograph session, Friday

November 20, 2018
Friday, Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON— The Bliz women’s Swedish World Cup athletes will be at Coopers Coffee at Killington Resort’s K-1 Base Lodge for an autograph session on Friday, Nov. 23, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The K-1 Base Lodge is located at the base of the Superstar  race hill nearest to the World Cup Village. The…

‘Face of Winter’ honors late, great ski film legacy, Warren Miller

November 20, 2018
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="30" gal_title="2018 Warren Miller"] Saturday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON— Warren Miller Entertainment (WME) is kicking off the season with its 69th installment ski and snowboard film, “Face of Winter. The late, great Warren Miller built his legacy capturing the essence of winter magic, and today that legacy launches the start of the ski and snowboard…