June 29-July 2—RANDOLPH—”Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek … “ And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking donkey and a feisty princess who […]
Category: Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Fair Haven gets its groove on with Mellow Yellow
Thursday, June 29, 7 p.m.—FAIR HAVEN—On Thursday, June 29, Mellow Yellow will be back on the stage in Fair Haven for a 7 p.m. concert. This band pays tribute to the 60s and 70s with truly authentic renditions of some of […]
Brown Bag concerts return to Woodstock
Thursday, June 29, 5:30 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Summer is here and so is Pentangle Arts’ annual Summer Brown Bag concert series. The series begins on the Village Green, June 29, 5:30 p.m. The series runs for seven weeks with a performance every Thursday […]
Phoenix Books welcomes five poets and contributors for an evening of poetry
Thursday, June 29, 6:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—Phoenix Books Rutland will host an evening of poetry featuring “Roads Taken: Contemporary Vermont Poetry,” a new title from Green Writers Press, Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature contributors Megan Buchanan, Tamra […]
Find Waldo in Rutland in July
July 1-30—RUTLAND—“Where’s Waldo?” In Rutland, of course! The iconic children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 25 local businesses throughout the community this July. Beginning July 1, anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a […]
VSO announces Summer Festival Tour
July 2-9—The Vermont Symphony Orchestra announced its seven-concert 2017 Summer Festival Tour running July 2-9. While covering every corner of the state, the program will highlight America’s musical melting pot, featuring music written by immigrant composers across the globe, around […]
Rutland Town celebrates at Northwood Park
Saturday, July 1, 9 a.m.—RUTLAND TOWN—Rutland Town would like to formally announce its first annual Rutland Town Celebration Day, Saturday, July 1 at Northwood Park. Rain date will be Sunday, July 2. The celebration will feature activities throughout the day, […]
Revolutionary War artists to talk at Mount Independence
Saturday, July 1, 2 p.m.—ORWELL—Historian Paul Staiti, author of the new book “Of Arms and Artists,” will be at the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell, Saturday, July 1 at 2 p.m. to give a talk about some of […]
Brandon’s Music at the Riverbend free summer concert series set to begin July 5
Wednesday, July 5, 7 p.m.—BRANDON—Brandon’s summer concert series, Music at the Riverbend, will be happening every Wednesday night in July and August at its new location, the lawn behind the Brandon Inn, 20 Park St., Brandon. Extra Stout, Vermont’ premier […]
Fletcher craft fest celebrates 70th anniversary, honors Peter Huntoon
Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.—LUDLOW—Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts will be celebrating its 70th anniversary Saturday, July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., during the annual Society of Vermont Artists and Craftsmen Arts and Craft Festival. In addition to […]