Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—David Macaulay, award-winning author and illustrator of “Castle,” “Cathedral,” and “The Way We Work” will discuss current projects and challenges in his work in a talk at Rutland Free Library Wednesday, April 5, 7 p.m. His talk, “Life in the Studio,” is part of the Vermont Humanities Council’s First Wednesdays lecture…

Saturday, April 1, 9 a.m.—NORTHFIELD—Norwich University will once again host this year’s Vermont Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair Saturday, April 1. The day-long event runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m., anchored in Norwich’s state-of-the-art science complex, Bartoletto Hall, with an awards ceremony in Dole Auditorium starting at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public,…

Registration due April 1 CASTLETON—Kehoe Conservation Camp in Castleton will be alive with the sounds of wild turkeys as the 12th annual Bart Jacob Memorial Youth Turkey Calling Contest gets underway there on April 8. The competition, co-sponsored by the Oxbow Mountain 4-H Club of Pawlet and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, is open…

Saturday, March 25, 3 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The seventh annual Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum will feature the award-winning documentary “Unbranded” Saturday, March 25, at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in HD projection and Surround Sound, with complimentary refreshments. All films are open to the public and accessible to people with disabilities. Reservations…

Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON—See Chelsea Berry, a singer-songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends, live at Brandon Music March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Her vocals are smooth and lyrics reminiscent of the folk music of the 1960s. Singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor, brother of James Taylor, calls her vocals “world class” and her presence…

Thursday, March 23, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Join the Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter for a paint party Thursday, March 23, 6-8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 31, 33 Washington Street, Rutland. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own “Tree of Life” on canvas with instruction led by Theresa Gorman-Kahler of Cricket’s Eye Art.…

Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Grammy-winning bluegrass pickers Steep Canyon Rangers are set to make an appearance 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland. The Steep Canyon Rangers are comprised of Woody Platt (guitar), Graham Sharp (banjo), Charles R. Humphrey III (bass), Mike Guggino (mandolin), Nicky Sanders (fiddle) and Mike Ashworth (box…

Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m.—POULTNEY, MIDDLEBURY—The Champlain Philharmonic will return to Ackley Hall at Green Mountain College in Poultney Saturday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. and Town Hall Theater in Middlebury Sunday, March 26, 4 p.m. to present its spring concert series featuring works by the great French composers Bizet, Faure, Ravel, and Saint Saens. The…

Tuesday, March 28, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Nutrition is an aspect of training that is often overlooked. Whether you are a high school or college athlete, weekend warrior, or just someone who likes to run, food choices are a vital part of training and can make or break a winning effort. Athletic trainers Matthew Howland, ATC, Dominick Maniery,…

Friday, March 24, 5 p.m.—WELLS—The mission event of the Wells United Methodist Church will present its annual Giant Tea Cup auction Friday, March 24. Viewing and bidding starts 5 p.m., bid drawing starts 6:15 p.m. Over 400 items will be available, such as collectibles, knick knacks, glass, jewelry, pictures, art, personal items, cereals, plants, books,…

Thursday, March 23, 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Mount Saint Joseph Academy’s famed Taste of Rutland dinner will take place on Thursday, March 23. Numerous area restaurants will again contribute their signature dishes to make this annual get-together a delicious success. This event annually draws over 350 attendees. It is a unique opportunity to try appetizers, entrees, desserts, and…

Thursday, March 30—RUTLAND—The 11th annual Soup Bowls for Hunger will be held Thursday, March 30 at the Rutland High School (RHS) cafeteria. Enjoy a bowl of soup, crackers, roll, dessert, and beverage and choose your own handcrafted bowl to take home. Bowls are being made by RHS Ceramics Program Teacher Darren Spafford, local high school students…

Saturday, March 25, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph is hosting a free concert featuring bands from across the Northeast Saturday, March 25. CSJ Campus Invasion is an all-ages show that will include performances from The Up! Up! Ups!, Shy Husky, The Red Summer Sun, and The Bone Factory. The Up! Up! Ups! are a Philadelphia-based…

Sunday, March 26, 1 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The Killington Mountain Bike Club (KMBC) will host the 3rd annual Rollin’ Fatties event on March 26. Meet at 1 p.m. at Mountain Meadows XC Ski & Snowshoe Center for a group ride, followed by a free after-party at Sushi Yoshi at 3 p.m. The ride is open to everyone; no…

March 22-26—CASTLETON—Andrew Jackson kicked British butt, shafted the Indians and smacked down the Spaniards, all in the name of these United States—who cares if he didn’t have permission? The creators of “Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson’s” cook up an alternate universe with a musical that follows America’s seventh president from his early days as a child…