Video by: Andrew Christie It’s a busy summer at the West Rutland Carving Studio Nora Valdez speak about The Stone Bench Project, Bill Wolf speaks about the artist in residence program and his bronze casting, and Carol Driscoll speak about the Carving Studio and the many projects they have schedule for the summer.

Named for and inspired by Killington founder Preston L. Smith, Preston's Restaurant is the embodiment of mountain lifestyle and culinary creativity. The menu is infused with Vermont ingredients and perfect pairings, from comfort food favorites to elevated entrees. Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (802) 422-6111 Address: 228 E Mountain Rd., Killington VT 05751

Offering a farm-fresh food and daily specials year-round, the lodge is accessible via mountain trails and the K-1 Express Gondola. Take in the best views of Vermont's fall foliage, snow covered peaks or the signature green of the Green Mountains - it's breathtaking no matter the season.   Visit Website | Email:  | Phone: (800)…

Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Legendary folksinger Bob Dylan’s son Jakob Dylan and his group The Wallflowers will appear at the Paramount Theater Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. As part of the mid-90s revival of roots-rock, the Wallflowers are more influenced by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers than original 60s folk-rock, though lyrically, Dylan…

Sunday, Aug. 28 at 11:30 a.m.—ROCHESTER—This year marks Tropical Storm Irene’s fifth anniversary, and Rebuild Rochester invites the public to join in a celebration of community spirit and ongoing activism in Rochester Town Park, Sunday, Aug. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Schedule of events 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: New town park dedication by Larry…

Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m.—PLYMOUTH NOTCH— The documentary film “Irene: Ruin to Renewal,” which recounts Plymouth Vermont’s astounding recovery from the catastrophic storm, will premier at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in the large reception room Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m., on the eve of the fifth anniversary of Tropical Storm…

Sunday, Aug. 28 at 12:30 p.m.—PITTSFIELD— The Pittsfield Picnic will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the devastation of Tropical Storm Irene, Sunday, Aug. 28 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. This year, the town will celebrate more than just community. In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene disconnected Pittsfield, by washing away the bridges on Route 100 on…

Sunday, Aug. 28 at 11 a.m.–PAWLET–Pawlet hosts a Flower Brook Community Watershed event at Edie’s Green in Pawlet, Sunday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public–rain or shine. Come hear what Pawlet, Danby, and Tinmouth are doing to protect their towns from future flood events. There will also…

Latin Rock Collective to perform at Cooler in the Mountains Concert Series Saturday, Aug. 27, 3:30 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Santa Mamba will once again return to the free Cooler in the Mountains concert series on Saturday, Aug. 20, 3:30 p.m. Rock, salsa, reggaeton, funk, bachata, disco, bolero—all of these elements can be found in Santa Mamba’s unique Latin…

Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—It’s not every day that you turn 100. So, in honor of, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park in Woodstock, Vermont is celebrating the National Park Service’s centennial anniversary with a party on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. There will be great fanfare and fun for all ages…

Saturday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m.—RUTLAND—Academy of Country Music nominee Aaron Lewis will appear at the Paramount Theatre in Rutland on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. Appearing as frontman with the group Staind, he made an indelible mark on hard rock. The group has sold 13 million albums worldwide, yielding four consecutive Top 3…

Friday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Rutland Country Club hosts a Glow Ball tournament to benefit United Way of Rutland County, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26. Golf through the evening with fluorescent balls and flashlights to guide you. It’s unlike any other golfing! The cost is $40 per person or $160 for a…

  By Dave Hoffenberg Many know Duane Carleton for his incredible music playing. He’s known as the “Human Jukebox.” Fans can request just about anything and good odds are that he’ll know it. What many may not know is that Carleton is also a filmmaker with two documentaries to his credit. His first film, “Overtaken…

Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 p.m.—BRANDON— The Ken Silverman Trio is a modern jazz guitar trio playing original compositions with rock, surf, blues, funk and classical influences. The music has the instrumental improvisational prowess of jazz, the compositional heft of classical music and the intensity of rock and blues. See them at Brandon Music on…

Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND—Mount Saint Joseph Academy will hold its sixth annual cookout for prospective students and families at historic Saint Peter’s Field on River Street in Rutland on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and salads will be served. (Rain date will be Thursday, Aug. 25.) MSJ…