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FOLA rolls the clock back with “Pillow Talk”

January 31, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.—LUDLOW— FOLA (Friends of Ludlow Auditorium) turns back the movie clock to 1959 on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Ludlow Town Hall Auditorium when it screens the romantic comedy, “Pillow Talk.” “Pillow Talk” is a 1959 Eastman-color romantic comedy film in CinemaScope directed by Michael Gordon. It features Rock Hudson,…

District Judge William Sessions to discuss First Amendment at First Wednesdays lecture

January 31, 2018
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND— Federal District Judge William K. Sessions III will discuss the First Amendment in the context of historical cases in a talk at Trinity Church of Rutland on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. His talk, “The First Amendment in Action,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture series and is free and open to…

Coaches vs. Cancer games return to Fair Haven, inspire community

January 31, 2018
Thursday & Friday, Feb. 1-2—FAIR HAVEN— Fair Haven Union High School will once again be joining in the fight against cancer by sponsoring Coaches vs. Cancer games. This year they will be competitors on the court with Otter Valley, but they are working together off the court to beat cancer. The public is invited to attend the…

Learn the sport of curling

January 31, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 3, 5:45 p.m.—WHITE RIVER JUNCTION— The Winter Olympics begin on Feb. 8, and there will be plenty of curling action to watch on TV. Experience the sport firsthand and appreciate it more when watching! The Upper Valley Curling Club will host a Learn to Curl Clinic on Saturday, Feb. 3, 5-8 p.m. at…

BCBSVT moves Snow Days to March 3

January 31, 2018
Saturday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.—CHITTENDEN— Due to the absence of snow on the originally scheduled date of  Saturday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mountain Top Inn, Snow Days will be postponed to March 3 at the same location. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) celebrates getting out into Vermont’s beautiful winter by…

Phoenix Books Rutland celebrates final works of Howard Frank Mosher

January 25, 2018
Copyright Jake Mosher The late Howard Frank Mosher sits by a beaver dam built in the mirroring lake. Thursday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND— Phoenix Books Rutland will celebrate beloved author Howard Frank Mosher, and his final book, “Points North,” at a reception and reading on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Yvonne Daley, Chuck Clarino and Will Notte…

Vermont cookbook author and hat maker join for event at Smokeshire

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Smokeshire Design A woman wears one of the Vermont-made hats created by Hannah Regier. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.—CHESTER— On Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2-4:30 p.m., author Tracey Medeiros will sign her book, “Dishing up Vermont,” at Smokeshire Design. Medeiros is the author of “The Vermont Non-GMO Cookbook,” “The Connecticut Farm Table Cookbook,”…

Judy Blume’s popular children’s novel, comes alive at Chandler

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Judy Blume’s “Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great” is being performed at Chandler, by children’s theater company, ArtsPower. Friday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m.—RANDOLPH— Judy Blume’s poignant children’s novel, “Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great,” comes alive in a sparkling musical rendition at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday,…

Trans-gender rights-focused staged reading, meet-and-greet presented at Chandler

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts Paul Lucas will present his play “Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women” at Chandler, part of Vermont Pride Festival. Saturday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.—RANDOLPH— Vermont Pride Festival at Chandler Center for the Arts presents Paul Lucas’ groundbreaking play  on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The staged reading…

Woodstock film series explores Nixon White House through home movies, secret tapes

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Dipper Films Ex-president Richard Nixon is the focus of the the documentary “Our Nixon” that will show at Billings on Saturday. Saturday, Jan. 27, 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK— The eighth annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Our Nixon” on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m.…

Mini Mud returns! Youth encouraged to get their acts together

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts A young girl sings and plays acoustic guitar for her act during a former Mini Mud Variety Show. RANDOLPH— Although mud season seems far off, Chandler’s Mini Mud Variety Show is coming right up. This is Mini Mud’s 11th annual season and will take to the stage on…

Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners return to Brandon Music

January 25, 2018
Courtesy of Brandon Music DEB BRISSON AND THE HAY BURNERS Saturday, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— On Jan. 27, Brandon Music welcomes back Deb Brisson and the Hay Burners, at 7:30 p.m. Led by Brisson’s powerful, expressive vocals, this group of veteran Addison County performers offers music that is real and heartfelt, from soulful and bluesy to…

Youth co-ed wrestling program to begin in Rutland

January 25, 2018
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Recreation and Parks is excited to announce a new youth opportunity for grades 1-6. The Youth Co-Ed Wrestling program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. at Rutland High School (at the back of gym). A parent and athlete informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 30…

Vermont’s free Ice Fishing Day is Saturday, Jan. 27

January 24, 2018
Ice Fishing Festival to be held at Lake Bomoseen State Park in Castleton Saturday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.—CASTLETON—Vermont’s fifth annual Free Ice Fishing Day is set for Saturday, Jan. 27, and will be celebrated by a fun-filled ice fishing festival in Castleton. Vermont’s Free Ice Fishing Day, which takes place each year on the last Saturday…

Castleton University’s Pink the Rink celebrates 10th anniversary

January 24, 2018
Friday, Jan. 26, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Friday, Jan. 26, for its 10th consecutive year, the Castleton Women’s Ice Hockey Team and its fans will trade traditional Spartan green apparel for pink, to raise awareness and funds for the Breast Care Program at Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC). The game begins at 7 p.m. “The annual Pink the Rink game…