Nov. 11-15 — CASTLETON — The Castleton Theater Arts Department presents “Romeo and Juliet” beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater. Told by Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet is a story of two star-crossed lovers in the depths of forbidden love despite an ancient family feud. The famous film and play won Academy…

Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. — RUTLAND — On Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30pm, Phoenix Books Rutland will host Stephen Kiernan for a talk on his new novel, “The Hummingbird.” About “The Hummingbird:” Deborah Birch is a seasoned hospice nurse whose daily work requires courage and compassion. But her skills and experience are tested in new…

Nov. 13-14 — BRIDGEWATER — Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, the premier U.S. manufacturer of heirloom quality woodworking tools, is bringing its popular “Hand Tool Event” to Bridgewater on Nov. 13-14 at ShackletonThomas. This event is part of the company’s ongoing international program to expose woodworkers of all ages and skill levels to the benefits of traditional hand tools and…

Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. — CASTLETON — The Castleton Community Center Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The craft fair features all hand-crafted items by local craftsmen. This is a chance to do some great holiday shopping. There will be a super selection of one-of-a-kind…

Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Curbstone Chorus presents “Ten Years of Singing” on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. at Rutland High School Theater, Stratton Road, Rutland. The show features the Rutland Curbstone Chorus, Middlebury’s Maiden Vermont choir, and special guests from Tufts University, The Beelzebubs. Rutland’s Nanci Gordon will emcees the…

Monday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — Healthcare has changed tremendously over recent years, particularly in the area of surgery. Advances in healthcare continue to give patients more options when it comes to surgery including many minimally invasive procedures. Join a panel of surgeons from Rutland Regional Medical Center’s surgical team as they discuss how…

Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. — CASTLETON — Castleton University welcomes the renowned dance talents of Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana as they present “Poema De Andalucia” on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater, Castleton University. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana is one of the nation’s finest Spanish dance companies. Through their dramatic, cutting…

Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. — CHESTER — All Vermont communities live in a watershed where their economy, environment, and society depend on its health. Two million people live in the Connecticut River Watershed encompassing 11,000 square miles in five states plus the province of Quebec. On Nov. 17, Ron Rhodes, Connecticut River Watershed steward, will…

Saturday, Nov. 14 — RUTLAND — For families everywhere, this Nov. 14 is a designated Day of Play. Frogs and Lily Pads in Downtown Rutland will participate in Neighborhood Toy Store Day, an annual celebration in which independent toy shops kick off the holiday season with special events to introduce consumers to the benefits of shopping local.…

BRANDON — The Compass Music and Arts Center is accepting submissions for the “Winter as Prism or Prison” juried exhibit. The exhibit runs from Jan. 15 through March 26 with a submission deadline of Dec. 4. Especially here in New England, winter can be a long, cold endeavor that some find to be a magical time…

QUECHEE — The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is proud to present local artist Cathy Cone and her photography exhibition featuring VINS’ birds. Cone is an innovator combining digital printing, paint and photography. Cone’s works will be on display at VINS Nature Center from Nov. 1 through Jan. 3, 2016. Cone, painter and photographer, states,…

Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. — RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph invites the community out for a night of food, discussion and an interactive simulation that explores the connections between poverty and hunger as part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Did you know that out of the seven billion people in the world…

Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Palliative Care Program will host a free film presentation of “The Man Who Learned to Fall.” The presentation will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the CVPS/Leahy Community Health Education Center at Rutland Regional Medical Center on 160…

Miss Vermont 2015, Alayna Westcom performs a science experiment at this year’s Vermont Pageant. Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11:30 a.m. — QUECHEE — Alayna Westcom, Miss Vermont 2015, will be visiting VINS on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., to promote her passion for and knowledge of science, particularly STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and…

Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. — LUDLOW — The Black River Academy Museum will be holding its annual pot luck members’ dinner and meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, 7 Depot Street, Ludlow. The speaker will present a slide show of Historic Ludlow houses/buildings/blocks. If guests have any old photographs,…