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Jeff Nugent paints geographic portrait of Grand Tetons in Audubon Society program
February 21, 2018
Thursday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Wyoming’s Teton Range is arguably the iconic mountain range of the American West. The Rutland County Audubon presents an evening program on Thursday, Feb. 22, exploring the history and geology of this spectacular region, and the challenges facing the National Park Service as it manages visitors and the environment in a…
Indoor and outdoor winter fun to be had at RRMC, as Winter Fest continues
February 21, 2018
Friday, Feb. 23, 4 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) will be transformed into a winter wonderland on Friday, Feb. 23. As part of the 2018 Winter Fest weeklong celebration, RRMC staff and volunteers will host Indoor and Outdoor Winter Fun from 4-8 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center. This free, fun, family friendly event will include a…
Vermont theater group to present Tony-award winning show at Brick Box Theatre
February 21, 2018
Feb. 22-25, March 1-3—RUTLAND—Drama critics praise “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by Christopher Durang as a hilarious and unforgettable adaptation of Chekov themes. For the third show of its 13th season, Vermont Actors’ Repertory Theatre will present the 2013 Tony award-winning show in the Brick Box at the Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., on Feb.…
Kat Wright to perform at the Pickle Barrel
February 21, 2018
Thursday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Vermont-based soul singer Kat Wright will appear in concert on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington. The show is open to anyone 21 years of age and older. Wright’s sultry voice has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse.” Wright and her band entered the Vermont music scene…
Vermont Flurry on schedule to begin carving, Feb. 16
February 15, 2018
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 16-18—WOODSTOCK— Pentangle Arts and ArtisTree Community Arts Center jointly present the Vermont Flurry: Woodstock Snow Sculpture Festival currently scheduled for President’s Day weekend, Feb. 16-18. The sculptures will come to life on the Village Green in Woodstock. Please note: This event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled on short notice.0 Over President’s Day weekend,…
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count with area establishments
February 15, 2018
Feb. 16-19—Rutland County Audubon invites you to participate for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 16-19. Count from any location, anywhere in the world, for at least the minimum time slots of 15 minutes each, or as long as is wished! This is the perfect birdwatching citizen science…
Sleigh Ride Weeks featured at Billings Farm & Museum
February 15, 2018
Feb. 10-25—WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum’s Sleigh Ride Weeks are scheduled for Feb. 10-25, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and will feature horse-drawn sleigh rides, tours of the dairy farm and farmhouse, and a variety of family-centered activities each day. Climb aboard the Billings Farm sleigh for a ride through the frosty farm fields; sample a cookie and enjoy a…
Barn Opera set to perform Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” in Brandon
February 15, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.—BRANDON—As a new exciting offering from the Compass Music and Arts Foundation, Barn Opera is ecstatic to announce its arrival and assimilation into the already incredibly rich cultural fabric of Vermont. Barn Opera will be making its debut by presenting Puccini’s timeless and tragically romantic “ Madama Butterfly ” in the…
Naked and cooking, “Chefs!” takes to Paramount stage
February 15, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Feast your eyes on “Chefs!” at the Paramount Theatre for a girls-night-out on Friday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. These hilarious (and delicious) hunks give audiences a peek behind the apron as they slice, dice, and spice things up in the kitchen through a series of escalating culinary challenges where the…
VINS welcomes families to seek owls
February 15, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.—QUECHEE—Vermont Institute of Natural Science welcomes all to its annual Family Owl Prowl, Friday, Feb. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Discover “Hooo’s” out there making raucous noises in the nighttime forest and learn about the secret life of one of New England’s most elusive nocturnal residents. Weather permitting, visitors will explore this…
Demo splitboards at Pico Hiko Splitfest
February 15, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.—KILLINGTON—Interested in splitboarding? Looking for a perfect match? From first-timers to seasoned split vets, organizers of Pico Hiko Splitfest want to help find the ideal setup. Catch the event at Pico Mountain on Friday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jones Snowboards, Never Summer Industries, Rome Snowboards and Burton Snowboards are providing complete splitboard demos, with…
Lausanne Allen calls at Tinmouth Contra Dance
February 15, 2018
Friday, Feb. 16, 8 p.m.—TINMOUTH—Bring friends and family to the Tinmouth Contra Dance at the Tinmouth Community Center, and dance to the splendid tunes of The Cold River Band with Lausanne Allen calling on Friday, Feb. 16 from 8-11 p.m. All dances are taught, and guests do not need a partner. Beginners should come right at 8 p.m. for…
Fair Haven Free Library features craft program with local artist
February 15, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m.—FAIR HAVEN—The Friends of the Fair Haven Free Library invite community members to come make a bowl from coiled magazine paper with local artist Caren Helm. The program will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. until noon in the library. This craft originated with the women of Vietnam…
Castleton men’s lacrosse to co-sponsor Vermont premier of documentary
February 14, 2018
Thursday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.—CASTLETON—The Castleton University men’s lacrosse team, along with the Doug Mackenzie Lacrosse Fund, is proud to sponsor the Vermont premiere of the documentary film “Man in Red Bandana” on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. The film chronicles the actions of Welles Remy Crowther, a former lacrosse player at…
Rutland Winter Fest to span nine days of outdoor activities
February 14, 2018
Feb. 16-24—RUTLAND—Rutland Winter Fest returns this year, featuring a week-and-a-half of activities to get the community involved in indoor and outdoor fun in the snow, and out of the winter blues. Events will span nearly every day, Feb. 16-24. The fun kicks off Friday, Feb. 16 with a free community skate night from 6:30-8:30 p.m.…
