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Castleton University kicks off summer with live music
June 8, 2016
June 13 & 14 — CASTLETON — Castleton University is kicking off its summer music line up with two free concerts that are live and open to the public on Monday, June 13 and Tuesday, June 14. Community members are invited to join the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps for a community night mini show on…
Chandler screens restored 1916 film, “A Vermont Romance”
June 1, 2016
Courtesy of Chandler Center for the Arts A still from “ A Vermont Romance ” shows character Dorothy in one of eight Vermont towns that were a part of the movie. Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. — RANDOLPH — On Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m., Chandler Center for the Arts and the Vermont International…
“Wild” is next FOLA film showing at Ludlow Town Hall
June 1, 2016
Courtesy of FOLA Reese Witherspoon portrays Cheryl Strayed, the heroin-addicted, self-destructive subject of “Wild,” who sets out on a 1,000 mile hike to recover her self worth. Saturday, June 4 at 7 p.m. — LUDLOW — “Wild” is the next FOLA film featured at the Ludlow Town Hall on Saturday, June 4 at 7 p.m. “Wild” is…
Trek to Taste celebrates local food and local trails in 8th year
June 1, 2016
Courtesy of Trek to Taste Ice cream is scooped at one of the tasting locations along a previous Trek to Taste in Woodstock. Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. — WOODSTOCK — The 8th annual Trek to Taste—a celebration of local food and local trails—will be Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller…
Vermont Pastel Society exhibits at Compass
June 1, 2016
Courtesy of CMAC “Overlook #26, Partners in Time” by Matthew J. Peake is part of an exhibit presented by Vermont Pastel Society, at Compass Music and Arts Center. Sunday, June 5 at 1 p.m. — BRANDON — The Compass Music and Arts Center presents “The Sky’s the Limit,” a juried exhibit of work by members of the…
Stone carving workshop offered in West Rutland
June 1, 2016
Courtesy of CSSC Carving Studio and Sculpture Center instructor Jim Zingarelli huddles around a piece of stone with participants. June 6-10 — WEST RUTLAND — Work with the very substance of the earth itself in “ Stone Carving ” with Jim Zingarelli, June 6-10 at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. This workshop will serve as an…
Get a good look at Saturn during astronomy night at Hubbardton Battlefield
June 1, 2016
Friday, June 3 at 8:30 p.m. — HUBBARDTON — On the evening of Friday, June 3, head to the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site in Hubbardton to view Saturn and other deep space objects. That night Saturn, the 6th planet outward from the sun, is in a direct line between the earth and sun. The Green Mountain…
Learn to cast a rod at Fly Fishing 101 lesson
June 1, 2016
Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. — GRANVILLE, N.Y. — For First Friday, June 3, the Slate Valley Museum offers Fly Fishing 101, a lesson on how to cast a rod, from 7 to 9 p.m. Fishy crafts will be available for the kids. “We’re excited to host a fishing lesson on the river in the same…
Rachelle Farrow to be featured at Castleton Downtown Gallery
June 1, 2016
Friday, June 3 at 6 p.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Downtown Gallery in Rutland will feature the works of local artist Rachelle Farrow running from May 25 through June 25, with an artist reception scheduled for Friday, June 3 at 6 p.m. Entitled “Prohibitions” the exhibit will feature a variety of works created using recycled or used…
Rutland Meals Challenge aims to strike out hunger with bowling event
June 1, 2016
Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Bowlers will gather at the Rutland Bowlerama on Friday, June 3 to fight hunger at a fundraiser for the Rutland Meals Challenge. The 2nd annual Strike Out Hunger Benefit Bowl begins at 7 p.m. and costs $15 per person. The price includes 2 games, shoe rental, snacks and a donation…
Brandon Town Players perform old time radio plays from the ‘40s
June 1, 2016
Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. — BRANDON — The Brandon Town Players will present a performance of old time radio plays complete with costumes and original sound effects by the talented tech crew on Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. The players will take the audience back to the days before television with classic shows such…
Biologist discusses the misunderstood rattlesnake
June 1, 2016
Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. — FAIR HAVEN — Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department biologist and rattlesnake researcher Doug Blodgett will discuss this reclusive but much-maligned and misunderstood reptile, the rattlesnake, during his visit to the Fair Haven Free Library. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 7 at the library beginning at 7 p.m. Rattlesnakes…
802Go! Family Fun in the Great Outdoors series launches June 4
June 1, 2016
Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — 802Go!, a series of outdoor events to encourage children and families to connect with other community members while engaging in healthy, recreational and educational activities, will begin on Saturday, June 4 at Rutland Regional Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 802Go! Family Fun Series…
BRAM to open season with a historical walk and talk
June 1, 2016
Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m. — LUDLOW — On Saturday, June 4 the Black River Academy Museum ( BRAM ) will host its annual 5 K Walk for History. The walk will start and end at the museum, going down Dug Hill Road, then South on Route 103 and up to the museum at the green. Registration…
Hike into history at Mount Independence State Site
June 1, 2016
Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m. — ORWELL — On June 4 the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell is celebrating National Trails Day with a hike into history. At 2 p.m. Mount Independence Coalition board member and retired history teacher Mark Brownell leads this hike. This is one of many programs this year to celebrate the…
