Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3—PLYMOUTH—During Labor Day Weekend the Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, comes alive with the 18th Plymouth Folk and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2 and Sunday, Sept. 3, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Stars from Vermont and internationally known musicians team up for a lively…

  Saturday, Sept. 2 from noon - 1 p.m.—PLYMOUTH—The 2023 annual “Shakespeare Alive! A Bard-Based Variety Show” returns to Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation for an all-new free performance this Saturday at noon.  The performance is a mélange of bard-based entertainment for all ages. The Stand-Up Shakespeare troupe is a cast of professional actors and singers…

  As the summer winds down and the fall season approaches, students and parents alike are preparing for the start of the new school year. Whether you’re a kindergartner stepping into the classroom for the first time or a high school senior getting ready to tackle your final year, the following information will help students…

  Sunday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Daughtry, one of the most influential rock bands of the 21st Century, and special guest Ayron Jones  are ready to perform an acoustic set for the Paramount Theatre audience.  With a track record of selling over 9 million albums and 16 million singles worldwide, Daughtry has established themselves as…

  Friday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Village Green will be filled with the sounds of original country music from Oklahoma as Houston Bernard visits Woodstock this Friday. Bernard’s country roots run deep in a family tree that includes songwriters, touring musicians and an outlaw  nicknamed “Bitter Creek,” featured by The Eagles  on “Desperado.” …

  Usually for this article I interview musical artists, but I’m pleased to say this week I interviewed an actual artist. This article is about local Bridgewater artist Alice Michele. She is native to Quechee but currently calls Bridgewater home. You can find her on Instagram @alicemichele.art or if you want to reach out and…

  Sunday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m.—Killington—The Meadows & Mountains Festival is an annual community celebration featuring  a wide range of activities for all ages, from live music performances to delicious food and drink options. It will be held at Mission Farm on Mission Farm Road in Killington on Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fork…

  Sat.-Sun., Aug. 25-27—LUDLOW—The third annual Best of Vermont Summer Festival returns to Ludlow. The anticipated event wil kick off on Friday night from 5 -8 p.m. with the 6th annual Benson’s Chevy Cruise-In event (see page 16) and continue through Saturday and Sunday at Okemo Field on Route 103 and Bixby Road. The Best…

Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-8 p.m.—LUDLOW—As part of the  Best of Vermont Summer Festival, Benson’s Chevrolet will host its 6th Annual Summer Cruise-In on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-8 p.m.. This event will showcase classic cars and trucks and offers the perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow car enthusiasts.  Benson’s Chevy Cruise-In is a celebration…

  Thursday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—The “More Life Tour” starring Randy Travis is ready to captivate audiences with one of country music’s most iconic figures.  This event will bring together Randy Travis and his talented co-star, James Dupré, in a night filled with incredible musical performances.  This reunion reunites Travis and the band after…

By Sarah Calvin Josh Glassman had a dream. The Boston-based choral musician has long entertained the thought of producing a chamber music festival, but it wasn’t until a dear friend sought retirement that that dream became a reality. This summer, Glassman’s inaugural Otter Creek Music Festival premiered at the historic Salisbury Congregational Church and the…

Staff report On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Green Mountain Lawyers held its grand opening party and fundraiser at Casey’s Caboose in Killington.  Attorney Daniel Ewald and his staff recently joined forces with Attorney Peter DaMore and his firm, DaMore Law, creating a team of 18 paralegals, law clerks, legal assistants and support staff along with six…

The Vermont Film Festival has been busy setting the stage for filmmakers, actors, producers, and industry professionals to share their work on the big screen while enjoying Vermont’s beauty during the latter days of summer. Taking place in the Woodstock area, Aug. 23 -27, the inaugural festival aims to unite filmmakers from around the country…

Through August and September, Vermont’s volunteer hunter education instructors are currently offering a limited number of courses throughout the state. These courses are a prerequisite for purchasing a hunting license, making them essential for anyone new to hunting. Vermont Fish & Wildlife’s hunter education coordinator, Nicole Meier, emphasizes the significance of these courses. She explains,…

  Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—Jake Owen, who is a multiple chart-topping singer/songwriter whose new single “Made For You” is rapidly climbing the Billboard Country Airplay charts, will be playing the Vermont State Fair this weekend on Saturday at 7 p.m.  With eight No. 1 songs to his name, Owen will be one of…